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Emporio Armani Diamonds - Introducing the new perfume from Emporio Armani.
Audacious and sexy, the freshness of raspberry and lychee, invigorated with the pure feminity of rose and the sensual rhythm of patchouli and amber. Diamonds - the new fragrance from Emporio Armani.
Emporio Armani Diamonds. A diamond as a sign. A diamond as a symbol.
A diamond is for the woman who is both multi-faceted and talented. She commands respect with her strong personality; she delights in who she is. She is the very epitome of what a diamond should be. Unique. Sparkling. Energetic.
Emporio Armani Diamonds is a glittering perfume - embedded with 4 unique sparkling fragrance groupings:
Fruity facet - a sparkling and fresh opening that mixes fruity and colourful noted of litchi and raspberry
Floral facet - a floral heart built along a very feminine rosem delicately tinted by fressia and lily of the valley
Woody facet - a powerful and elegant trail highlighted by vetiver, cedarwood and patchouli
Amber facet: a dry down enveloped in the comfort and sensuality of amber and vanilla
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Fuels Exchange
Via the Mobilis Trading Fuels Compliance Credit Exchange, Mobilis Trading offers compliance credit trading with respect to the following programs:
EPA's ABT Program for Benzene
CARB's Low Carbon Fuel Standard ABT Program
EPA's ABT Program for Benzene
Per the EPA ABT program for benzene, two types of credits can be traded:
- Early Benzene Credits (these are credits generated prior to 2011 or prior to 2015 if generated by a small refiner approved under Section 80.1340). Early credits may be used for compliance purposes under Section 80.1240(a) for the following averaging periods: 2011, 2012, and 2013. For small refiners, they can be used for the 2015, 2016 and 2017 averaging periods.
- Standard Benzene Credits (these are credits generated after 2010, or after 2014 if generated by a small refiner approved under Section 80.1340). Standard credits may be used for compliance purposes within five years from the year they were generated except that, if traded to and ultimately used by a small refiner, standard credits may be used for compliance purposes within seven years from the year they were generated.
CARB's Low Carbon Fuel Standard ABT Program
In 2010, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) adopted a new regulation to implement the California Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS). The regulation is a discrete early action measure under the California Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006 (Assembly Bill 32) and effectuates Governor Schwarzenegger's Executive Order S-01-07. The regulation is intended to reduce GHG emissions by reducing the carbon intensity of transportation fuels used in California by an average of 10 percent by the year 2020. The 10 percent reduction in average carbon intensity is achieved by starting specified providers of transportation fuels (referred to as "regulated parties") at an initial 2011 level and incrementally lowering the allowable carbon intensity for transportation fuels used in California in each subsequent year through 2020.
Per the LCFS program, a regulated party's overall carbon intensity for its pool of transportation fuels needs to meet each year's specified carbon intensity level. Regulated parties can meet these annual carbon intensity levels with any combination of fuels they produce or supply and with LCFS credits generated in previous years or acquired from other regulated parties. There are separate annual carbon intensity standards for gasoline and diesel fuel.
In accordance with the ABT program for the CARB low carbon fuel standard (LCFS), LCFS credits are generated through the supply of fuels or blendstocks with carbon intensity values below that of the applicable standard. Once banked, these LCFS credits can be transferred to other regulated parties.
Mobilis Trading is offering LCFS credit trading for companies that are interested in utilizing the credit trading flexibilities afforded to them by the regulation.

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Photo by Eric Bohman courtesy of House Beautiful
I find I am captivated by this image of Deeda Blair's desk that was pictured in House Beautiful several years back. There is a sweetness and lightness to the French-inflected vignette. Perhaps one of the reasons I love it is how she displays her porcelain flower collection. Hung on porcelain brackets, the work of artisan Vladimir is beautiful looking, not overly decorative. Or, it could be the blue-grey painted desk with decorative obelisks, painted porcelain plates and propped up paintings. She has a lot of stuff here, but there is enough space for everything to breathe. Choosing pretty, meaningful decorative objects, her workspace reflects her personality.
I think we are going to see a big return to pretty- with chintz and blowsy florals on the horizon. The small floral oil painting propped up on the Louis chair on the left is exactly the type of floral motif that has been out of favor for some time. The soon-to-be-released enormous book of Mario Buatta's chintz-festooned interiors will pave the way for the big bloom's return. There are some classic stalwart floral prints from Colefax and Fowler and Brunschwig that garnered design affections in the 1980's, and depending on how they are used today, still have the same charm as they did when they came to define the English Country House style. Rather then using them in bold strokes, try a more spare application in smaller moments, like a little upholstered chair or headboard, to give the blooms new life.
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Beautiful handmade porcelain English roses in a Chinese vessel, created by Vladimir.
Photo courtesy of Colefax and Fowler
Bowood, a spray of white roses from Colefax and Fowler, was brought back in the archives and re-introduced in the 1960's
Colefax and Fowler Tree Poppy on linen
Plumbago Bouquet on linen from Colefax and Fowler
Photo courtesy of Bennison
A veddy, veddy British chintz, lilac sprigs on linen from
Photo courtesy of Bennison
I love the monochromatic impact of lipstick pink roses against the crisp solid ground in Bennison's Roses.
Photo courtesy of Brunschwig and Fils
La Portugaise, the
chintz Mr. Hadley used in Brooke Astor's New York library.
Photo courtesy of Brunschwig and Fils
Athos, a new chintz from Brunschwig and Fils
Photos courtesy of Schumacher
Alessandra Branca's Elizabeth chintz from Schumacher is a riot of intensely electric colored flowers.
The newer Pyne Hollyhock Chintz in a grey and white colorway, re-created by Schumacher, originally used by Albert Hadley in 1962 for a favorite client.
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Lee Jofa's Hollyhock hand-blocked print on linen
Floral Bouquet Chintz with blue leaves from Lee Jofa was a Sister Parish favorite.
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Lee Jofa's Blithwold Glazed Chintz
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Delphinium, a large scale floral with varying shades or purple in a classic from Rose Cummings.
Twyford, a highly detailed Rose Cumming chintz on maize, a wonderful butter yellow ground.


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The Short-Term Educational Placement Program (STEP) helps students in crisis get back on track.
The Dearborn Academy STEP Program is a designed to meet the needs of students who have been excluded from their schools for health, behavioral and other reasons. STEP is also a place for students who have stopped attending school or for those transitioning from a more restrictive program back to public school. The program is housed in a separate location from Dearborn Academy and serves up to 16 students at a time in grades 3 through 12.
STEP gives students a chance to move back from an emotional crisis or conflict. We start by evaluating and assessing the student's particular challenges. Sometimes we uncover psychological stresses or learning disabilities. We solve the problems we can and help families and schools find the right services when we can't. We also provide counseling, learning supports and therapy.
Every student receives intensive care designed to put them back on track. The STEP staff works also closely with each student's home school to make sure their academic work at STEP connects with their school's curriculum and goals.
At the end of the 45-day period, students leave with an extensive educational assessment and diagnostic evaluation that gives families and the school district and important tools for meeting future needs and making a successful transition from STEP back to their original school or to a more appropriate placement. Get the Fast Facts on STEP.
Some schools systems pre-book seats in the STEP program, but immediate placements are sometimes available. Please call 781-641-1761 for more information. STEP primarily serves public school students, but private and independent school families may also find that a time out to assess and get back on track can be extremely valuable to a student who is struggling.
Serving Students From All Over Eastern Massachusetts
STEP students have come from more than 30 cities and town in our most recent year.
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Ibis triumph raises hopes for rarest bird
Conservationists are celebrating after finding the winter home of the rarest bird in the Middle East. Researchers from the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds and BirdLife Middle East have tracked a group of northern bald ibis on their 1,900-mile (3,100-kilometre) journey from breeding grounds in Palmyra, Syria to the highlands of Ethiopia.
The three birds carrying satellite tags, named Zenobia, after Palmyra's third century warrior queen, Sultan and Salam, are feeding and sheltering at more than 2,600 metres in Ethiopia's central highlands, about 50 miles (80km) from the country's capital, Addis Ababa.
Ethiopian conservationists found the trio and a fourth bird last week. In total, 13 bald ibis left Palmyra in July and scientists are hoping that the other birds will join them or are close by. Their task now is to protect the birds while they migrate and so increase their numbers.
Chris Bowden, bald ibis specialist at the RSPB, said: "Knowing where these birds go and how they get there is a major breakthrough. They have been in Ethiopia since August and are likely to stay there until they return to Syria.
"We thought the birds would go to Yemen, Eritrea or Somalia and were surprised at the length of their journey and the speed with which they covered the distance.
"They have chosen their site well because Ethiopia is famous for its protection of wildlife and their last port of call was Yemen where the government is also supportive. This has answered a big question mark that remained for this species, and one that we feared we might never resolve."
Northern bald ibis were rediscovered in Syria only four years ago and the group is one of just two wild populations of the species in the world. The other is in Morocco, mostly in the Souss-Massa National Park, south of Agadir.
Despite breeding well in Syria where the birds are protected by Bedouin nomads and Syrian government rangers, the colony's numbers have not increased. Scientists fear that hunting, overgrazing or the heavy use of pesticides including DDT somewhere on the birds' migration route is keeping numbers low.
The tracked birds reached Ethiopia via Jordan, Saudi Arabia and Yemen, where they spent three weeks. Six birds were seen in Yemen before at least four crossed the Red Sea to Ethiopia.
Northern bald ibis were last seen in Ethiopia in 1977 but their current site is remote and the terrain difficult, which may explain why they have not been seen since.
Scientists will now learn what local people know of past visits by bald ibis to Ethiopia. Measures to protect the birds elsewhere could include replacing harmful pesticides or making hunters aware of how rare the northern bald ibis is.
Mengistu Wondafrash, Team Leader at the Ethiopian Wildlife and Natural History Society, was amongst those to find the ibis last week. He said: "As we searched, we were not getting any signals from the tranmitters so finding the birds in such a remote area was a wonderful surprise. They were perched on a rocky outcrop close to a large pond and fairly close to a village.
"The area is used for livestock grazing but there were still many other species of bird using the pond and the area around it. We are very hopeful that the other bald ibis from Syria are nearby and we will be making a second visit to the area next month to try to find them. In Ethiopia, we will be doing all we can to implement conservation measures to help increase the numbers of this rare but special bird."
The Yemeni Environment Minister, Abdul-Rahman F. al-Eryani, also saw the birds while they were in Yemen. He said: "I was very excited to find that the birds could once more be seen in Yemen. We recognise the importance to our country of their migration and we will be waiting for them to return on their way back to Syria. We will do our very best to see them safely on their way."
Ibrahim Khader, Head of BirdLife Middle East, said: "We are optimistic that protection of the ibis in Ethiopia and Yemen will be good but the birds must still survive a perilous journey to get there each year. It is our job to make that journey safer. If we can do that, this population will have a much better chance of survival."
Source: Royal Society for the Protection of Birds
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Course Summary
The Advanced Beauty Therapy course at Dunboyne College of Further Education offers highly specialised treatments such as Facial Electrical and Electrical Epilation. This beauty course is ideal for students who wish to advance their current Beauty Qualifications and further their career within the Beauty Industry. We offer students an ideal opportunity to train to the highest standard for QQI Level 6 Beauty Therapy Award and also ITEC Diplomas. While studying on the Advanced Beauty Therapy course, students gain experience in both theoretical and practical work. Students participate in Work Experience where they gain valuable insights into a career within a Beauty Salon or Spa.
Course Details
This course prepares you for working in the following Career Sectors:
What will you study?
- Colleges may add/remove modules to keep the course updated and to meet demands.
- Almost all PLC courses have a Work Experience module, which requires students to find their own placement in an area directly related to their course.
Progression to CAO Courses
Higher Education Links Scheme (HELS)
This course leads to a QQI Major Award, and provides progression opportunities to a number of Higher Education courses, including those in the CAO.
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This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests:
Creative people are drawn to careers and activities that enable them to take responsibility for the design, layout or sensory impact of something (visual, auditory etc). They may be atrracted to the traditional artistic pursuits such as painting, sculpture, singing, or music. Or they may show more interest in design activities, such as architecture, animation, or craft areas, such as pottery and ceramics.
Creative people use their personal understanding of people and the world they live in to guide their work. Creative people like to work in unstructured workplaces, enjoy taking risks and prefer a minimum of routine.
Enterprising people like situations that involve using resources for personal or corporate economic gain. Such people may have an opportunistic frame of mind, and are drawn to commerce, trade and making deals. Some pursue sales and marketing occupations. Many will eventually end up owning their own business, or in management roles in larger organisations. They tend to be very goal-oriented and work best when focused on a target. Some have an entrepreneurial inclination.
The Social person's interests focus on interacting with the people in their environment. In all cases, the Social person enjoys the personal contact with other people in preference to the impersonal dealings with things, data and ideas found in other groups.
Many will seek out positions where there is direct contact with the public in some advisory role, whether a receptionist or a counsellor. Social people are motivated by an interest in different types of people and like diversity in their work environments. Many are drawn towards careers in the caring professions and social welfare area, whilst others prefer teaching and other 'informing' roles.
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Meet some members of the therapeutic team at Retorno. Our team is here to help you on your journey. Recovery from addiction is possible. The therapeutic team at Retorno is supported by our leadership team.
Dr. Baruch Labok, MD
Dr. Baruch Labok is our in-house psychiatrist at Retorno. He works extensively with both youth and adults.
In addition to Retorno, his staff appointments have included Hadassah Hospital (Ein Kerem), Eitanim Psychiatric Hospital, the Kfar Shaul Mental Health Center, Bayit Cham, the Talbiyeh Mental Health Center, and the community mental health clinic in Beit Shemesh.
Dr. Labok provides psychiatric care and supervision for clients with dual diagnosis.
Dr. Ellie Katz, PhD
Dr. Ellie Katz has over 40 years of experience, specializing in addictions and related disorders. Her eclectic therapeutic interventions feature meditation, psychodrama, guided thinking, and Bach flower remedies.
She has been a leading practitioner of holistic psychotherapy for over thirty years.
Born in New York in 1948, Dr. Katz moved to Israel in 1976, and joined the staff of Retorno in 2003.
She has lectured in Psychology at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem (from 1977-2000), and has published three books: When Sane People do Insane Things (Kibbutz Hameuchad), My Last Summer as a Fat Girl (Kinneret Zimora Beitan), and Love and Kisses From My Padded Cell.
Dr. Katz has led workshops at:
- Einstein/Montefiore Medical Center, NY (Fall 1999, Summers 1990-1994). Workshop series on "Holistic Psychotherapy," "How to deal with Burnout," "The Psycho-dynamics of Blindness."
- University of Istanbul (Winter and Spring 1999). Intensive workshops on "Holistic Psychotherapy" for Psychiatrists and Psychologists.
- First Beijing Medical Center, China (Fall 1998 ). Intensive Workshops on "Holistic Psychotherapy."
In addition to a PhD from New York University in Psycholinguistics, Dr. Katz holds accreditation from the American College of Addictionology and Compulsive Disorders (2006), Tel Aviv University (1985-1986, two-year postgraduate program in Family Therapy), Israel Hypnosis Association (1986-1989, Medical Hypnosis), and the Ackerman Institute for Family Therapy in New York (1985, Full Time Clinical Practicum with Live Supervision). She is also a Certified Reflexologist and Massage Therapist, and a Certified Aroma Therapist.
Dr. Katz meditates daily, and brings calm and centeredness to clients.
Elad Borovsky, Director of Adult Residential Program
Elad served as the director of an integrated treatment clinic with drug addiction for resistant addiction and dual-morbidity treatment. He is active in reaching out and preventing relapse using the motivational approach. Elad also specializes in mental health rehabilitation treatment. He received a BSW from Hebrew University and an MSW from Haifa University.
Efrat Maayan, Clinical Psychologist
Efrat Maayan holds an M.S. degree in clinical psychology from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. At Retorno, Efrat directs Chiburim – Connections, Retorno's animal assisted therapy program.
Efrat is an experienced clinical therapist with training in Jungian psychotherapy and post-trauma therapy. She has many years' experience with youth-at-risk and adults-at-risk, trauma sufferers, behavior problems, and emotional and mental distress.
She has worked in the field of animal assisted therapy for over 20 years. Efrat also established a therapeutic petting zoo in the B'nei Brith center for children with behavior problems. She is one of the pioneers of animal assisted therapy in the rehabilitation of addicts and is considered one of Israel's foremost experts in the field.
Udel Helene Bergman, BSW
Udel founded the English speakers' program at Retorno.
Ms. Bergman has been at Retorno since 2003 and works with both clients and client families. In her work she uses narrative therapy, motivational interviewing, somatic experiencing, and the Twelve Steps.
She holds a Master's degree in Psychology and a Bachelors of Social Work (BSW) from Hebrew University, as well as an additional degree from Stern College/Yeshiva University. She is a trauma specialist and has certification as a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner. Udel has taken post-graduate training for social workers and mental health professionals who work with addiction in Israel. She is a credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor from the US. In addition to specialized training in addiction, Udel has been trained by one of Israel's leading specialists in eating disorders.
Avi Eckstein, Mifgashim
Avi Eckstein is the director of Mifgashim, Retorno's program for community support. Avi is currently completing his master's degree in social work at Haifa University.
As the son of the founder and director of Retorno, Avi became familiar with the complex process of recovery. Through personal acquaintance with hundreds of people who were treated at Retorno, he learned that the importance of honest, unconditional love, without passing judgment, is the most crucial therapeutic tool of all.
Risa F. Grajower, MSW, Mifgashim English Program
Risa Grajower is the director of the English speaking program of Mifgashim, Retorno's program for community support. Risa has a master's in social work from the Wurzweiler School of Social Work in NYC.
Risa is a psychotherapist, a certified group therapist, and a credentialed alcohol and substance abuse counselor. Risa brings over 10 years of therapeutic experience to Retorno, along with extensive training in domestic violence and women's empowerment.
Omri Livny, Director –Therapeutic Ranch
Omri Livni, CEO of Offek Center, specializes in teaching and providing certification for horseback riding and handling. Omri serves as the academic director of the Therapeutic Riding Instructor and Western Riding course at Retorno.
Click here to read more about the role of horseback riding in addiction recovery at Retorno.
Erez Cohen Goichman, Certified Sports Therapist
Erez Cohen Goichman has been the coordinator of Retorno's therapeutic sports program for over twelve years.
He develops clients' personal training program, in addition to incorporating a healthy lifestyle with sports. Erez uses guided imagery, yoga, biking, and the gym, all of which allow clients to develop coordination and motor skills. This program gives the addict a strong physical and mental system to cope with the difficulties and struggles of recovery.
Erez is a certified Sports Therapist and a triathlon trainer.
Youth Community
Nir Oren, Director of the Youth Community
Nir Oren is a Social Worker with a master's degree in management, and a graduate of the course for group training at Tel Aviv University's school for social work. Nir has a long history in the field of addiction. He worked at the Ilanot therapeutic community as a social worker and as the coordinator of social workers for six years. From Ilanot, Nir moved on to become the director of Retorno's adult therapeutic community for six years. Nir then became CEO for the Forum of Bereaved Families, an organization for Israeli and Palestinian families who made it their goal to end loss and create peace between the nations. In September 2013, Nir returned to Retorno, this time as the director of the youth community.
Youth Community Team
Other members of the youth community team include:
- Revital Rabinovitch, MSW, Therapeutic Coordinator
- Tomer Naftali, Community Coordinator
- Ravit Goldberger, Academic Coordinator
Prevention and Outreach
Vardit Vaknin, Director of Prevention & Outreach
Vardit Tzolman Vaknin has been Director of Retorno's Prevention Program for 13 years. She Served in the army as an NCO of Welfare for three years. She studied business administration and tourism and is currently continuing her studies in psychology and education.
Prevention and Outreach Team
Yehuda Liff, BSW, and Roy Gazit are active lecturers/presenters, taking the message of prevention out to the community.
Adult Community Team
To find out more about our adult residential community at Retorno, click here. Additional members of the adult community team include:
- Hai Hadad, Adult Community Director
- Yair Telgauker, Staff Coordinator
- Roy Katz, Therapeutic Coordinator
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Duh! So that's why some homes have two master suites
Why do some homes have two master suites?
Maybe I'm not overly bright, because until today I thought dual master suites were for when two families shared a house (which I thought was odd).
But now I get it: Two master suites are for a couple who sleeps in separate rooms. According to a report from MSNBC, 23 percent of couples sleep apart, which is based on a survey by the American Sleep Foundation. In Canada, 34% of couples are nighttime loners.
But here's what's interesting, according to the MSNBC report:
Women sleep less soundly when they share a bed with a romantic partner, a study published this month in Sleep and Biological Rhythms found. Surprisingly, men actually sleep better when they sleep next to a woman.
That's a big dilemma. What do you think?


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Evans-Lacko, Sara and Knapp, Martin (2014) Importance of social and cultural factors for attitudes, disclosure and time off work for depression: findings from a seven country European study on depression in the workplace. PLOS ONE, 9 (3). e91053. ISSN 1932-6203
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Objectives:- Depression is experienced by a large proportion of the workforce and associated with high costs to employers and employees. There is little research on how the social costs of depression vary by social and cultural context. This study investigates individual, workplace and societal factors associated with greater perceived discomfort regarding depression in the workplace, greater likelihood of employees taking time off of work as a result of depression and greater likelihood of disclosure of depression to one's employer. Methods:- Employees and managers (n = 7,065) were recruited from seven European countries to participate in the IDEA survey. Multivariable logistic regression models were used to examine associations between individual characteristics and country contextual characteristics in relation to workplace perceptions, likelihood of taking time off work and disclosing depression to an employer. Results:- Our findings suggest that structural factors such as benefit systems and flexible working hours are important for understanding workplace perceptions and consequences for employees with depression. However, manager responses that focus on offering help to the employee with depression appear to have stronger associations with positive perceptions in the workplace, and also with openness and disclosure by employees with depression. Conclusion:- This study highlights the importance of individual, workplace and societal factors that may be associated with how people with depression are perceived and treated in the workplace, and, hence, factors that may be associated with openness and disclosure among employees with depression. Some responses, such as flexible working hours, may be helpful but are not necessarily sufficient, and our findings also emphasise the importance of support and openness of managers in addition to flexible working hours. --- Editor: Yiru Fang, Shanghai Mental Health Center, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, China
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Greenpeace activists and the solar panels outside Power Minister, Haroon Yusuf's residence. © Greenpeace/Sudhanshu Malhotra
The activists were protesting against Delhi's dismal performance on its renewable energy targets as highlighted in the Greenpeace report, 'Powering Ahead with Renewables: Leaders and Laggards.' The activists were violently removed by the police but their persistent demands ensured a meeting with the Minister himself. He was noncommittal on a timeline for a strong policy on renewable energy. However, he did agree to forward the Greenpeace report and recommendations to the Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC) for future action.
The set of solar panels displayed a message urging the power minister to "Switch on the Sun". But that was not their only use. The 2.3 KW panels can light up Power Minister Haroon Yusuf home meeting most of its energy needs. The activists handed over the solar panels to the Minister to emphasise that he should look at using solar energy to power Delhi's homes and commercial establishments by installing them on rooftops. The Minister reluctantly accepted the solar panels from the activists after the meeting.
The Greenpeace activists chained themselves to the set up to ensure the solar panels were not just whisked away by the police before their demands were met. © Greenpeace/Sudhanshu Malhotra
Anand Prabhu Pathanjali, Energy Campaigner at Greenpeace India says, "The Power Minister has no plans to deal with the electricity crisis. Despite holding the power portfolio, he has hardly enunciated on how he intends to deal with the gap in demand and supply of electricity in the Capital. In our report we have highlighted how Delhi has completely ignored its renewable energy targets under the Renewable Purchase Obligation (RPO) mechanism. Meeting renewable target could have staved off the power-cuts that residents in various colonies in Delhi are facing."
The Greenpeace report that was given to the Minister underlines the performance of all the states on their renewable energy target under the RPO mechanism. Introduced by the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission, the RPO mechanism guides state electricity regulatory bodies to set targets on renewable energy supply in the existing energy mix.However, compliance under RPO is not mandatory and hence only 7 out of 29 states have met their targets. Delhi achieved only 0.01% of its 3.4% target showing a serious lack of political will.
Power Minister, Haroon Yusuf with Greenpeace Campaigners. The Minister was noncommittal on a timeline for a strong policy on renewable energy.
Pathanjali adds, "Greenpeace believes that renewable energy is the key to energy independence and access to quality electricity supply in all the areas of Delhi. The government should earnestly take steps to improve its performance on the use of renewable energy in the national capital to deal with the increasing demand and uncertain supply from conventional sources."
This summer the Delhi government can make history. It can face the energy crisis and power deficit in Delhi by initiating strong fiscal and policy measures to promote renewable energy. If Delhi implements a strong renewable energy policy it will benefit the entire country, not to mention the people of Delhi. It can set a positive example to the 22 other states who did not meet their RPO targets. Now will the Minister Haroon Yusuf make good use of his solar panels and urge the rest of the government to generate a lot more green energy?
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Music in Medieval period: Persian influence
Medieval period: Persian influence
During the Mughal rule in India, Indian Classical music emerged as two separate traditions - North Indian Hindustani and the south Indian Carnatic, mainly because of the Islamic influence. The Hindustani system may be thought as a mixture of traditional Indian musical concepts and Persian performance practice. Many new musical forms like Khayal and Ghazal.
The advent of Islamic rule under the Delhi Sultanate and later the Mughal Empire over northern India caused considerable cultural interchange. Increasingly, musicians received patronage in the courts of the new rulers, who in their turn, started taking increasing interest in local music forms. While the initial generations may have been rooted in cultural traditions outside India, they gradually adopted many aspects from their kingdoms which retained the traditional Hindu culture. This helped spur the fusion of Hindu and Muslim ideas to bring forth new forms of musical synthesis like qawwali and khyal.
The most influential musician of the Delhi Sultanate period was Amir Khusrau (1253–1325), sometimes called the father of modern Hindustani classical music.[4] A composer in Persian, Turkish, Arabic, as well as Braj Bhasha, he is credited with systematizing many aspects of Hindustani music, and also introducing several ragas such as Yaman Kalyan, Zeelaf and Sarpada. He created the qawwali genre, which fuses Persian melody and beat on a dhrupad like structure. A number of instruments (such as the sitar and tabla) were also introduced in his time.
Amir Khusrau is sometimes credited with the origins of the khyal form, but the record of his compositions do not appear to support this. The compositions by the court musician Sadarang in the court of Muhammad Shah bear a closer affinity to the modern khyal. They suggest that while khyal already existed in some form, Sadarang may have been the father of modern khyal.
Persian music influenced in India
Persian music influenced in India Persian music is the music of Persia and Persian language countries: musiqi, the science and art of music, and muzik, the sound and performance of music. Many Ustads, or professional musicians, have learned North Indian classical music in India, and some of them were Indian descendants who moved from India to the royal court in and they use the Hindustani musical theories and terminology, for example raga (melodic form) and tala (rhythmic cycle).


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TEL AVIV (Reuters) - Israel's top three banks all posted a drop in quarterly profits on Thursday, with slowing economic growth leading to increased bad debts and a weaker stock market hitting income from commissions and investments.
The results underscored the advantages of top bank Hapoalim (POLI.TA), which benefited from a lower exposure than rivals to non-banking investments and the troubles of foreign banks, unlike its biggest rival, Leumi (LUMI.TA), a holder of Spanish and Italian bank bonds.
But analysts predict Israel's economy will grow by about 2.5 percent in 2012, down from 4.6 percent in 2011, raising fears of an increase in problems for the country's many highly indebted conglomerates.
The banks have boosted their interest income with a rise in lending to companies in Israel who face difficulties in issuing bonds, Leader Capital Markets analyst Alon Glazer said. Due to a series of debt restructurings that spooked investors, only top investment grade companies are issuing new bonds.
"On the other hand operating income is falling, mainly due to the weak capital markets," he said. "At some of the banks we saw a fall in commissions from ongoing activities due to a decline in the level of economic activity ... We assume this trend will continue in the light of estimates that economic growth is expected to drop."
Hapoalim reported a 15 percent fall in its second-quarter net profit to 607 million shekels ($151 million), just shy of the 613 million average forecast given in a Reuters poll of analysts.
UBS analyst Roni Biron said the results were in line with his forecast, with a slight fall in total income mainly due to lower fees being earnt in the weak capital markets, he added.
"While results provide few reasons for either excitement or concern, they highlight the low volatile nature of Hapoalim's model," Deutsche Bank analyst Dan Harverd wrote in a note.
Hapoalim's shares were down 1 percent at 12.46 shekels in afternoon trade.
Meanwhile Leumi saw its net profit in the last quarter fall 50 percent to 280 million shekels compared with 435 million forecast. Credit loss expenses rose to 333 million shekels, above expectations.
The bank was also hit by a 101 million-shekel charge for its investment in mobile phone operator Partner Communications (PTNR.TA), whose shares slid 45 percent in the quarter.
"Higher taxes, fee reforms and further potential capital market headwinds leave substantial risk to Leumi's bottom line," said Micha Goldberg, an analyst at Excellence Nessuah brokerage.
"Leumi's exposure to international financials and a potential sizeable share overhang further dampens any real investment case, despite distressed valuations."
Leumi'a shares were off 1.6 percent at 9.224 shekels.
Glazer said credit loss charges at Israel's banks will likely continue to rise, though not dramatically.
Israel's regulator has called for its banks to raise their core capital adequacy ratio to 9 percent of assets by the end of 2014 with a view to complying with the international Basel III standards.
At the end of the second quarter Hapoalim had a core Tier 1 ratio of 8.3 percent while Leumi had a ratio of 8.38 percent and the country's next biggest lender Israel Discount Bank (DSCT.TA) had a ratio of 8.25 percent.
"Compared with the market's big fears, the banks continue to show us in their results that as of now their credit portfolios are in much better shape than in recent crises," Glazer said.
Discount suffered a 28 percent fall in its second-quarter profit to 165 million shekels. But excluding a provision for the impairment of its investment in the First International Bank FTIN.TA, net profit was 238 million shekels, above the average forecast given by analysts in a Reuters poll of 184 million shekels.
Results at Israeli banks are expected to decline further in the coming quarters, but not by much, Glazer estimated.
"An investment in the banks is expected to yield a 15 percent return or more and therefore we continue to rate the banks 'buy'," Glazer said.
($1=4.03 shekels)
Additional reporting by Steven Scheer; Editing by Greg Mahlich


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1. I made this Digital Painting myself, back on my birthday in November of last year when dinosaurs roamed the earth (what?) and hope was high and liiiiiife WORTH livinnnnnnnngggg…… I wouldn't hang it in my house but it fits in your eyeballs.
2. I am 42 now, but I do not know The Awnser.
3. I am grateful for a house full of clean laundry.
4. Obama is in Austin for Smurf by Smurf West. He is not coming to my house for dinner. I am trying not to feel surly about SX Or the length of my grass of that my garage is still in disarray-re.
5. Nonetheless, after alienating most of the Internet and nearly all my friends and loved ones with my anger and depression, I feel sort of on the ball and have arrived safely at adulthood without any truly alarming or self-destructive Incident.
5. Stay tuned for exciting developments in the coming year such as personal successes and an improved commitment to flossing. Or don't. You may be past done with my malarkey.
"Do I Want To?"
January. Not quite the start that I hoped for, but I am resolute.
I think one of the things that I have learned over the years is that I can only control what is INSIDE of me. I can't expect perfection out of my grand plans. From these Resolutions. There is something to be said for the small, bite-sized goals–even though I prefer to be grandiose. I have allowed myself some grand plans, then. But they are not set in stones. So I have only made one real RESOLUTION; and lots of detailed, flexible lists.
My resolution? Just a question.
"Do I Want To?"
More of a guiding principle, really. And then of course, the follow-on.
"Then why am I______?"
It could apply to everything. Places you are going. Clothes you are wearing. Food you're stuffing into your mouth. Relationships you continue, or that you decide against will to break off because your family or friends disapprove. Alcoholic drinks you are consuming or maybe you are being too restrictive with your diets or excessive rules you apply to yourself. Do you really want to police every bite of sugar you eat all until the end of your days? Maybe not. Maybe YES. Who knows? Trips you are taking or are deciding not to take because you think you cannot afford them or they are too impractical. Maybe the wise choice, or maybe you are trying to please your inner miser. Or someone else's …..
Think. About. What. YOU. Want. Your inner child. Your inner old person on their deathbed. WHAT DO THEY WANT? What will they say "DAMMIT, YOU!!!! Why didn't you ______?!?!?!"
Then, do the things that you can control. You can try to do everything that is in your control that doesn't involve making other people do things. Example: I can make music, but I might not get a Grammy Award. Doesn't mean I shouldn't try; that it can't be a GOAL. I might even make it a goal.
#107. Write Grammy Speech.
#108. Collect award
#109. Don't get drunk at party, old woman.
You can start dating again, but you may not be able to make that ONE guy love you. Maybe he's just not that into you. Who knows? It's just maybe not in the cards. Time moves forward.
This is how being an individual in your own sphere of influence under your own control works. You are autonomous. You are part of a community, but you are unbreakable because you create your own options.
This is wildly unorthodox thinking. We are programmed to think of what our parents, our siblings, our teachers, our religions … Everyone but ourselves–might wish. But in the absence of our own wills deciding and of our own wills determining what we are basing our guiding principles on, chaos will rush to fill a vacuum.
I could say a lot more about the particular types of chaos that each of us might battle in our lives–but I think those are our own autobiographies. I have not decided how much I will start leaking out about my own, here. The nature of blogs has changed since I started my livejournal in 2001ish. But I can tell you that I once thought I would make all my back journals "private" because they just didn't look very clean or professional. And now, I don't care. I once went through this time called my 20s and 30s. I was younger and a little more immature. I was going through these times where I was growing and I had to learn stuff.
I'm not editing a damn thing. Mistakes were made.
And even now, nasty surprises may come up. As a person, I'm a glorious mess. So yes to the pulling out of a rug of support under one's feet when it is least expected. The changing of plans at last minute. The mercurial nature of finances. The invisibility of germs as long as they do not attack my more vulnerable friends (although they certainly mess me up QUITE enough). The heaping of emergencies on top of one's head. All of the above and all at the same time, and all during the tenacious clinging of a nasty winter/summer/seasonal/jet-lag depression that is confusing as hell and won't quite get shaken off. Maybe this makes better songs, sharper poetry. Maybe this creates CONTENT. It's utterly miserable but I don't care. Progress brings me out of it and makes me stronger and more resolute. And I remember that I can succeed. Plus, my lists are back on track. I have huge plans. I have a great support system in my life and at home. I'm very lucky in many ways that my worst enemy is myself.
I will get braver this year and stop worrying about what shadows and phantoms lurking in the darkness might be thinking. I will continue to try to find the light, whatever this means. And no, things aren't going poorly and I'm lucky and life is positive. As always, I could stand to lose a few pounds and for my dental hygiene to improve, as well as my mixing. I have serious plans for all of those concerns. Old patterns=old quilts.
dreams of wet laundry.
1. My sleep cycles are shark attack-whack.
2. I am having dreams about laundry. Whats wrong with me?
AND PERFECTING THEM and PRACTICING. I WROTE THIS in CAPS BECAUSE IT'S IMPORTANT. Am BEHAVING like a PROFESSIONAL. ZOOOP!
4. I have a pervasive headache but have gotten rid of the bad habit of using Lowercased "i" to refer to my Bad Self. Schwing.
5. No, not a "headache."
6. I want some coffee.
7. The laundry I dreamed of was still wet from the washer and boring. It was in Australia (not boring) and my mother-in-law wanted us to take it to my sister-in-law's house so we could hang it up on a clothesline for all to see it a'flapping in the breeze all Continental Style and stuff. Because it's fine to just let your undies fly in Alternative Laundry Cultures. Furrrf. #underworldproblemsthatAreNotReallyproblems
8. There was a jaunty trumpet solo in my dream, but this is not really relevant.
9. I want more chocolate, but my rear end grows ample.
10. A Loving Friend who I go WAY BACK with gave us tickets to see Neil Gaiman tonight. I'll write about this on the internet later like someone who is culturally observant. SERIOUSLY.
11. I have stuff to say about dental hygiene, but it's a REALLY HARROWING TALE involving Irresponsible Pinterest Usage, a nasty chemical burn, an only slightly kerfliffly immune system, an actual trip to the dentist, non-denominational and playful supplications to an undefined household faerie of Tooth Care/Antiinflamatories/Antibiotics, HARD CORE Mouthwashes made by Advanced Industry, and a comfy sweater. I think I've said enough.
12. Another friend got me lipsticks for my birthday that were sent in a package. One of the VERY NICE (YSL!) lipsticks is in a flash and grown-up shade I have nicknamed "FBI Agent Red." I'd look pretty fetch in an Agent Scully get up about 20 pounds ago sporting this shade before I cheese popcorned it all off of my greedy little gummer. The glosses are nice and class-act too. I might wear one to the show tonight, with my green skirt and a top appropriate to my advancing age. Earrings too. Why not go for broke? It's almost my birthday and I should seize this golden age.
Winter is coming, my gremlin comrades.
B.R.A.T.ty Post
I'm sick. The kind of sick we don't discuss in polite company. So I won't. I've smelled nicer though. &-You've all heard it before, but my breath could improve. I have been showering often. I don't know why I pop on here to tell other people's phones, tablets, and screens about my level of hygiene. Does this fulfill anyone?
I suppose when I said I wouldn't discuss being sick, I was Politely Lying. I was saying "oh, you shouldn't have," when quite clearly you should–so quite certainly I will. Tastefully, but mournfully, I'll share with everyone my short list of Woes:
1. Bananas
2. My husband requested a joke here, but I felt it was in poor taste. So all I will say is I advanced several levels in many tiny games and I dont like Sudoku as much as I once did.
3. Rice.
4. some really DIRE and cryptic texting about what I'm going through with some exceptionally feelingful emojis that got pretty damn insightful but oh yes, I will spare you my tender audience. Plus the death knell of a Medical Call. to my Father, a retired pediatrician–who is just trying to live a life of peace and write a book about how to raise children in a godly fashion. #thestruggleisreal
5. Pudding I found out from him I should not have consumed which contained Regretted dairy. I know because I assembled it from a pudding powder package from scratch.
6. excessively comfortable pants and a percussive headache somehow connected to my digestive processes.
Uh oh ….. NUMBER SEVVVVVENNNNN:
husband went to the Houston Texans game (sorry, luv) and BEL BIV DEVOE did the halftime show and he did not get ONE SECOND of video clip!! 🙀
8. travelling minstrels taking the red-eye to Lovely Austin Bergstrom International Airport #sorry #thestruggleisreal
9. pathetic work sprints in a haze of illness denial.
10. serious bingeFlixing of shows whose plots and cast members I will forever associate with suffering and tiny sips of tea and the aforementioned BRAT diet.
11. A MESSY house that could be worse. This still does not make me want to cross that line where I make the word adult be a verb, but it's starter-lesquerly.
12. abject misery and a certainty of a very dire future gastronomical outcome indeed.
That's probably enough, y'all.
ps. Yes, the Texan cheerleaders are wearing jort-overalls over half-shirts. All in white. After Labor Day.
I have no opinion on these matters.
'..If I were you, I'd take precautions.'
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-the halftime show at the Houston Texans game today featuring the Texan cheerleaders and Bell Biv Devoe doing 'Poison' which probably rocked. pic by husband MMcA.
What Happens in Portland…
1. I'm back from a trip I took about a week and a half ago to Portland for this thing called SongFight! Live. I did my own tiny set for a mildly smily-but-challenging crowd. They were a bit more chatty than I'm used to, requiring me to bring out the emotional pyrotechnics and stage pizzaz. I'd give my performance a solid 6 out of 10.
2. Videos were made of this performance and I put a couple of them on G+. You can find them then if you're just DYING to see them. Otherwise, maybe I'll post myself singing and playing music some other day.
3. I also sat in with someone and played Mysterious Organ, was in three-ish other bands on various instruments. and participated in the live fight wearing a green mask. There were glow sticks.
4. However, I probably caught Airline Hospitality Flu on the way up there. I did not know it at the time, and mistook the illness for a hellish evening of food poisoning that kicked off violent night shakes and sweating fever-chills with weird cold-y fatigue symptoms during the day. I felt gut wrenching guilt over other people's (probably) unrelated colds, and obsession over germs I figured I'd certainly sprinkled willy-nilly over each shared meal. And I accidentally left a charming parasol behind in my hotel; although it had Random Chinese Characters on it. So in retrospect, perhaps I dodged a cultural insensitivity bullet.
5. All-in-all, it was a little hotelzo-hectic, and there were a few other really emo things that went down that are more diary-than-blog worthy. And they CERTAINLY, *CERTAINLY* aren't social media worthy in my opinion. But there's really no reason I should still be a wreck because there was lots of Nice. Yet I am still somehow moody and fragile and there's also probably no Vitamin B left in my body–add to this the lunar landing modules are being trashed again by the Travelling Minstrels in Space and we all KNOW what THAT means …….
6. I'm going to BlogathonATX in September but I still need a ticket. I need to get geared up for this. I am also rather vigorously working on incidental and accompaniment music for a friend's musical, and on my own Next Steps.
7. Anyway, this is my demeanor during and now after the trip. And I'm NOT in good driving mode anymore … off my game, so fellow Austinites are now trying to pick me off in this Automotive Darwinism thing we have going. Portland driving is very cerebral, motorists take the time to exchange meaningful eyerolls and fraught glances that could mean anything at all. And I wish I was used to the blind inconsiderate-ness of the driving back home yet, but I'm really angry still (I'll tell my Highway Story later).
8. I don't know how to act on social media anymore, that's been utterly destroyed. I told a story on Twitter about a Thing that happened to me in Portland. EPIC saga of a man yelling at his companion … who then cleverly stole his keys while his back was turned! So I ended up being the person from out of town talking about people I don't know behind their backs on the Internet. But I think I was just trying this 'People of Wal-Mart' style of "journalism" on to see if it worked. Why? Who cares? Does this have anything meaningful to do with my Portland experience? Maybe I am being too hard on myself and it was mildly clever entertainment. But did it do ANYTHING to edify or change my narrative? Should I have talked about what was REALLY going on?
What DID really happen in Portland and … in the last few years even, and why can't I just DEAL? Why is this trip the mental situation, a Vest Factory come to a head? I played some music there. I had some interactions. I took a few photos. But, life is not a Wes Anderson film, and my head is not a pashmina to be wrapped around an elephant in the tastefully lit room.
9. I think it's just going to take me a while to sort out my feelings.
But ultimately I can change and learn and adapt if I feel safe and can breathe. This is what I figured out.
10. So I thought a lot in Portland and it turns out I'm not nearly as adept at subtlety or subtext as I thought I was. Nutshell–I know I didn't fit in, but damn I over-tried. But it was Song Fight, so I ALWAYS try just a smidge too hard anyhow. And I'm usually overthinking what maybe probably isn't an epic fail? Unless it was. Except it really wasn't..? You know, or not. Hell, I don't know.
boring post
1. I got a LOT done this week.
2. Wrote all or part of 10 songs.
3. I could stand to do more housework.
4. not drinking enough water. but I'm getting enough sleep.
5. I have new shoes. They're cute. My sweater is also new and my hair is pink!
6. I'm back in martial arts!!! WHOOOO!
7. Doing Nur Ein again, as I mentioned before.
8. My breath could improve. I know we've discussed this before. I'll floss real soon.
9. This is so boring.
10. I think things will certainly improve.


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Bluegrass Monday, Collins Theatre
Paragould, AR
March 27, 2017
Chris Jones and the Night Drivers is a name well known and respected in bluegrass music circles. It took them considerable time to get back around to northeastern Arkansas, but the fans at the Collins Theatre welcomed the band with enthusiasm. KASU FM 91.9 (on the campus of Arkansas State University, Jonesboro) and its Program Director, Marty Scarbrough, proudly presented the band to Bluegrass Monday (4th Monday of each month) on March 27. All the members of the band have played with some industry heavy-weights, and pooling their collective talents made for a smooth transition.
|L to R: Mark Stoffel, Chris Jones, Jon Weisberger, Gina Clowes
Chris Jones (guitar, vocals) has been at this game for over 30 years and he has produced 12 CDs. Made to Move was recently released and it already has a number one hit--"I'm a Wanderer". Chris' songs have been recorded by the likes of the Gibson Brothers, the Infamous Stringdusters, and the Chapmans. In 2007, he won the International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) award for Song of the Year. In addition to writing and recording, Chris is one of the hosts of Sirius XM's Bluegrass Junction, and he has twice captured honors for IBMA Broadcaster of the Year. Furthermore, Chris writes a column for the "Bluegrass Today" website. Busy fellow, that Chris Jones!
Jon Weisberger (bass, vocals) has served as the bass player (three-time IBMA winner) for the band for a number of years. As with Chris Jones, Jon writes songs and hosts programs on Sirius XM's Bluegrass Junction. You may often catch Jon on bass at Nashville, Tennessee's Station Inn and with the Roland White Band.
Mark Stoffel (mandolin, vocals) handles the mandolin and vocals like the pro that he is. Originally from Germany, Mark has recently become an American citizen. Welcome to America, Mark! Formerly with the band Shady Mix, he performed at Bluegrass Monday on two occasions with that band. He has been a Night Driver for ten years.
Gina Clowes (banjo, vocals) is the newest member of the band. Her banjo work is smooth and spot-on! In earlier times, Gina could often be seen as a finalist at the banjo competition at the Galax (VA) Old Fiddler's Convention. Prior to coming aboard with the Night Drivers, Gina was a member of the band Bud's Collective and is on three CDs from that group.
We like to tell you what songs each band does at these concerts; however, several songs received no introduction as to the titles. Because the microphones on the vocals were rather "muddy-sounding," we could not decipher some words and weren't able to guess at the titles. We shall take a chance at some titles on the Night Drivers' program:
The Old Bell (written by Jon Weisberger), I Guess I Missed It, Life Song (Last Song? Instrumental by Gina Clowes), You Always Come Back to Hurting Me (made popular by Johnny Rodriguez), Sleeping Through the Storm (Gospel), Edelweiss (Instrumental interpretation by German-American Mark Stoffel), Gone, I'm a Wanderer (written by Thomm Jutz, Charlie Stefl, and Jon Weisberger), Laurie (written by Chris Jones and Jon Weisberger), You're Gonna Miss Me When I'm Gone, One Night in Paducah, Cowboys Ain't Supposed to Cry (made popular by Moe Bandy), What the Heck (Instrumental by Mark Stoffel), Raindrops Fell (written by Chris Jones), Once You're Gone (written by Jeremy Garrett and Jon Weisberger), Dark Hollow, Deep River ("I'm divin' in but I'm not comin' up"), Pinto the Wonder Horse Is Dead, and Wolf Creek Pass.
We had hoped for a bit more "punch" or "drive," which seemed to be lacking. It could have been the trouble with the sound. The band's instrumental work was superior, and we wish we could have understood the titles and words to several of their songs. All in all, we enjoyed the band and their performance.
The performance will be repeated on KASU FM 91.9 on the Internet (www.kasu.org) on Sunday, April 2, at around 12:30 PM CDT during the bluegrass program called Down Home Harmonies, hosted by DJ Marty Scarbrough. Be sure to listen!
Additional Information:
Chris Jones and the Night Drivers www.chrisjonesandthenightdrivers.com or www.chrisjonesgrass.com
KASU FM 91.9 www.kasu.org


text: January means Carnival season in New Orleans, and everyone is getting out their decorations. The traditional gold, green, and purple Mardi Gras colors symbolize justice, faith, and power, and were selected by Rex as the official Mardi Gras colors in 1872. Rex chose these colors to honor the visiting Russian Grand Duke Alexis Alexandrovich Romanoff, who suggested the colors. Twenty years later, the 1892 Rex Parade theme Symbolism of Colors canonized the colors' meaning in the annals of Mardi Gras history. No matter where you go in New Orleans in the weeks leading up to our favorite local holiday you are bound to see these colors proudly displayed by tradition-loving New Orleanians!


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There's a certain excitement that fills the air when, every Thursday night, just a few seconds short of 8.30pm, the first track of the night turns over and that magical 'Mic Live' light goes on. For the two hours that follow, a menagerie of high energy uplifting dance anthems, guest chat with some of the UK's biggest and best European artists, news, updates and live mixes ensue and for that two hours, DJ, Producer and now legendary Radio Host, Mr Gee goes live to the thousands across the airwaves upon his 'The Essential Vibe' show on the Radio.
Having had been a consummate lover of the electronic dance music scene, for just over two decades, Mr Gee's enthusiasm for music started in the late nineties, whereby his early efforts at following his dreams of becoming a DJ, would begin with playing records at and the organisation of School Disco's and after School parties.
Always interested in combining his passion for both listening to music and performing, Mr Gee's earliest efforts led to his construction of a School Radio Station and a regular slot there upon it. Moving forward, this would be a consistent effort that continued far beyond his School years.
Following, covering and performing at many events across the UK, Mr Gee became a regular follower and fan of such underground events as 'HTID', 'Hardcore Heaven', 'Slammin Vinyl', 'Fusion', 'Secret Society', 'Total Barnage', 'Core Unity' and '+12' amongst others, which would cement his focus on upfront, hands in the air, vocal sounds that producers in those circuits provide amply for.
As a result, combining his talents for mixing, with his flair for live performance and broadcast radio, led to the set-up of Hardcorefm, an online radio station dedicated to both coverage of the scene and a widely promoted support platform for new, up and coming and breakthrough DJ's alike.
The station, which evolved into quite the success with followers across the World tuning in around the clock to listen to shows, would later be re-branded to its current heading, DanceFMLive, allowing the station to widen its horizons to feature all styles of electronic music.
Having now established a platform that would be a certified one stop shop for mixes, updates, shows and video coverage of some of the UK's biggest dance music events and Festivals, the next logical step for Mr Gee as an artist, would be to produce music.
Getting together with Sonic Vox (aka much loved writer, Producer and DJ Jamie Ritmen), Mr Gee produced the UK scene anthem 'I'm Lovin' You', which went on to be sold and chart Worldwide via good digital retailers, which would then in turn lead on to the production of equally popular anthems such as 'Rain', 'Cybercore' and many more.
That inspired Mr Gee to set up his own digital retail outlet, that would coincide with his DanceFMLive stage that would then focus on seeing the hard work of new and up and coming producers to give them a shot at selling their work to a much larger platform and get noticed by DJ's within the rave scene internationally.
In addition to this DanceFMLive events were launched, involving such legendary talent as Hardcore Underground's Darwin and the aforementioned Jamie Ritmen, Mr Gee's coalition with fellow breakthrough DJ and Producer Horizon within the local scene would see them team up on the first event (in association with Horizon's 'Activation', with Mr Gee running the second event live across the airwaves from Bar 38 (Portsmouth) as a stand-alone club event on the South Coast.
All of this, stacked against his many fundraising efforts, performing at events UK wide and consistent work helping to push the development of new electronic music, led to a regular slot on 93.7 Express FM in Portsmouth, on the South Coast of the UK.
Every Saturday night, from 10pm, Mr Gee hosted an exciting mix of upfront anthems, news, reviews, competitions, giveaways, interviews and guest hosts and support that perform live to listeners in the thousands and that's just in Portsmouth.
The show was also syndicated across platforms such as Mr Gee's very own DanceFMLive server, the popular mobile application Tune In and various other internationally available platforms such as iTunes Radio, giving the show a more global audience.
The show underwent some impressive expansion and from July 2015, the broadcast extended to two hours after successful ratings and feedback from its listeners, and moved to an earlier time to cater to an even wider catchment and more so with the stations planned move to DAB, which allowed the show to be furthermore aired to an even bigger audience.
Fast forward to present day and Mr Gee has developed and further invested in the future of DanceFmLiveM and its expansion to a global audience, coupled with a desire to increase his talents in the bustling nightlife of the Northern club music scene, after his relocation to the North West of Blackpool, after a successful run on the South Coast for 22 years.
His plans are both exciting, and simple. More vibrant, energy fuelled, dance productions, single releases and remixes are on the cards, as well as taking the now feverishly popular 'The Essential Vibe' show on the road to clubs and events UK wide and of course, appearing upon the line-ups of as many club events as is possible, to bring vocal dance anthems delivered in his own exciting, vibrant and unique outgoing style to a packed dance floor near you very soon.
Contact Brian Mr Gee:
Cell: +44 7521 789 888
Home: +44 2392 006 259


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Unleashing the Spirit: Dance & Yoga Alchemy intertwines two rich, inspiring movement worlds and presents a powerful meeting point where structure meets a boundless expression, where asana meets the free flow, where music meets silence, where movement meets the ever present stillness.
Dance is a fundamental form of expression, awakening life energy through a direct connection with the body. Free flow dance exploration is an invitation to access one's inner creative force and its healing potential, embodying a true manifestation of authentic self expression. Hatha Yoga practice opens a door into the depth of this ancient lineage –cultivating strength and flexibility embedded in a sensitive exploration, fertilizing the grounds for deep meditation, unifying mind, body and essence.
This work is a journey through different body areas – exploring the openings and gifts revealed in them through the Yoga practice, while continuing the exploration through a creative-playful dance session. Grounding with deep roots allows participants to fly high and soar through the landscapes of their inner skies – eventually allowing this conscious movement journey to dissolve into the core of one's being – ever present stillness.
The workshop is open to anyone who wishes to reconnect with the internal flow and to play with the body through movement. No background or previous experience in dance or yoga is required, only the willingness to discover raw and authentic self expression.
Price: $290
Tanmaya's workshop was rejuvenating and the movement medicinal. Within a week from the workshop I feel more balanced. A fresh wave of energy has passed through me. I have more energy in my day to day life. I am further inspired to take good care of myself and to keep connecting with the gifts of yoga, dance, and community!
Thank you so much for this very strong and powerful 3 days we had together. Its so beautiful to experience and share the magic sparkle of movement within the body in a group like this. To grow, heal, observe, feel, listen and share. The container you created felt so safe to open up, explore, be vulnerable and transform. I went out full of trust, inspiration and happy to dance this dance called life.


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Do long distance relationships work? This is one of the questions that relationship experts have been asked over and over again, and although most people say that these types of relationships do not stand a chance, specialists tend to disagree. It looks like according to most of these experts, long distance relationships are possible. As long as the two people involved understand that they have to communicate a lot and to work so that their love survives, their relationship can be even more successful than that of a regular couple. ... Read More
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NEW YORK (CBSNewY0rk/AP) — Ah, the wild West. As in the NFC West.
Considered the league's best division heading into the season, the NFC West is not disappointing. The top three contenders from the sector, Arizona, Seattle and San Francisco, all were winners Sunday. The Cardinals also were losers as starting quarterback Carson Palmer injured his left knee.
Palmer was taken to the locker room on a cart after being helped off the field in the fourth quarter with Arizona down by four points. But the Cardinals (8-1) made several big plays down the stretch to beat St. Louis 31-14 and have the NFL's best mark through nine games. They haven't had such a strong record since going 11-1 as the Chicago Cardinals in 1948.
"I think there's a question mark there because nobody knows what his status is," backup Drew Stanton said after connecting with rookie John Brown for a touchdown. "It's difficult because he is the leader of this team. … We'll just continue to weather the storm, whatever it is."
Palmer hurt the same knee he injured Jan. 8, 2006, in a playoff game against Pittsburgh, when he tore his ACL and MCL on his first pass of the game.
Palmer was playing some of the best football of his career and, on Friday, signed a three-year contract extension worth a reported $50 million with $20.5 million guaranteed.
Seattle (6-3) ran all over the New York Giants 38-17 thanks to a record-setting performance by Marshawn Lynch. San Francisco (5-4) needed a fourth-and-10 conversion late in the fourth quarter to force overtime in New Orleans before winning 27-24.
The weekend's action began Thursday night when Cleveland (6-3) defeated Cincinnati (5-3-1) 24-3. The Browns now lead the AFC North.
On Monday night, Carolina (3-5-1) is at Philadelphia (6-2).
Stanton and the Arizona defense rallied the host Cardinals with three touchdowns over a span of 3 minutes, 48 seconds.
Brown's diving grab of Stanton's 48-yard touchdown pass put the Cardinals (8-1) up 17-14 with 7:40 to play.
Patrick Peterson got his first two interceptions of the season, returning the second 30 yards for a touchdown to make it 24-14. Moments later, Austin Davis fumbled and Antonio Cromartie returned it 14 yards for a score as host Arizona outscored the Rams 21-0 in the fourth quarter.
St. Louis (3-6) was shut out in the second half.
At New Orleans, Colin Kaepernick completed a 51-yard pass on fourth down to Michael Crabtree to sustain a tying drive. Ahmad Brooks sacked and stripped Drew Brees in overtime, and Phil Dawson kicked a 35-yard field goal to win it.
"God smiled down on me today," Brooks said. "I was rushing and turning the corner thinking, 'Dang, is he going to throw the ball yet?' But he didn't, and I was able to make the play."
It marked the first home loss for the Saints (4-5) in more than a season. The Saints had won their past 11 at home overall, and the past 20 at home including the playoffs when coached by Sean Payton, who was suspended in 2012.
Brees was intercepted twice, but also passed for three scores, the last to Jimmy Graham to give the Saints a 24-21 lead with 1:52 left in regulation.
Graham also caught a desperation pass in the end zone at the end of regulation, but was called for offensive interference.
At Seattle, Lynch rushed for a season-high 140 yards and career-best four touchdowns.
Russell Wilson threw two interceptions, the Seahawks committed three total turnovers, and Eli Manning picked apart Seattle's secondary for the first half. It all didn't matter because of Lynch leading Seattle's unstoppable run game.
The 350 total yards rushing by Seattle (6-3) were a franchise record and the most by any NFL team since Kansas City had 352 in 2012.
"There's no excuses — we have to get better," Giants safety Antrel Rolle said. "Everyone — players, coaches — we have to find an answer because whatever we're doing the answer is not there."
Lynch carried 21 times, but there was plenty of running to go around. Wilson added 107 yards on 14 carries and a 1-yard TD run with 5:19 left. Most of Wilson's runs were designed as New York (3-6) failed to keep containment.
"You could see the impact Russell's running was having. … That impact mixing with what Marshawn was doing, it just got to where they couldn't find us," Seattle coach Pete Carroll said. "It was a great job staying with the running game."
At Oakland, Peyton Manning threw five touchdown passes in less than 17 minutes and the Broncos handed the Raiders their 15th straight loss.
Manning threw a pair of early interceptions that put Denver (7-2) in a hole against the NFL's only winless team. That all changed with a short pass that C.J. Anderson turned into a spectacular 51-yard catch and run. The touchdowns didn't stop until Manning's day was done after three quarters.
Manning added two TD passes to Julius Thomas and two more to Emmanuel Sanders as the Broncos rebounded from last week's loss at New England by beating up on the Raiders (0-9).
Manning went 31 for 44 for 340 yards. He extended his record with at least two touchdown passes in 15 straight games and his streak of 48 games with at least one TD pass is third longest, breaking a tie with Johnny Unitas.
Aaron Rodgers threw six touchdown passes to tie the team record for a game and match the NFL record for a half. Rodgers was 18 of 27 for 315 yards, throwing scoring passes of 73 and 40 yards to Jordy Nelson. The Packers (6-3) led by four touchdowns early in the second quarter of the 190th meeting of the NFL's oldest rivalry.
The 55 points tied a Packers record at Lambeau Field.
Bears quarterback Jay Cutler had another night to forget in Green Bay. He threw two interceptions, giving him 12 in four games in Titletown.
The Bears (3-6) have lost five of their last six. They've given up at least 51 points in two consecutive games.
Michael Vick threw two touchdown passes and the Jets forced four turnovers while shutting down Ben Roethlisberger to end an eight-game losing streak.
Roethlisberger threw six touchdown passes in each of his last two games, and was playing in front of a MetLife Stadium crowd nearly half-filled with Terrible Towel-waving Steelers fans. But the Jets (2-8) wouldn't allow Roethlisberger to get into much of a rhythm.
Roethlisberger finished 30 of 43 for 343 yards and connected with Martavis Bryant for an 80-yard TD with 1:16 left. The Steelers (6-4) attempted an onside kick, but Eric Decker recovered to seal it for the Jets — who avoided setting a franchise mark for consecutive losses.
"I tell you, when you win, everything's better," Jets coach Rex Ryan said. "Food's better. I always tell the guys: Your girlfriend's prettier. Wife's better looking. And the beer is colder. So that's a great feeling."
Jaiquawn Jarrett had two interceptions, a sack and a fumble recovery for the Jets, who hadn't won since beating Oakland in Week 1.
Vick, who became the first quarterback in NFL history to run for 6,000 career yards, threw touchdown passes to T.J. Graham and Jace Amaro.
At Detroit, Matthew Stafford threw an 11-yard side-armed touchdown pass to Theo Riddick with 29 seconds remaining.
Calvin Johnson had seven catches for 113 yards and a touchdown in his first game back from an ankle injury, and the Lions (7-2) won their fourth straight. Their past three victories have been by a combined six points, all with fourth-quarter comebacks.
The Dolphins (5-4) managed one touchdown — after they blocked a Detroit field goal attempt and Dion Jordan returned it deep into Lions territory. Miami's Ryan Tannehill threw for 201 yards, but it was Stafford who made the final big play.
Anthony Sherman recovered a fumble to set up Alex Smith's 8-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter. Jamaal Charles also scored on a 39-yard run as the visiting Chiefs (6-3) scored twice in span of 4:31 to overcome a 13-3 deficit. The Chiefs' defense then made a stand at its 15 by forcing Kyle Orton to throw four consecutive incompletions and turn the ball over on downs.
Kansas City improved to 6-1 since opening the season with two losses.
Smith scored two plays after Sherman punched the ball out of the hands of Bills punt returner Leodis McKelvin and then pounced on the loose ball at Buffalo's 26. That wasn't the only Bills miscue in a game Buffalo settled for two field goals on four trips inside the Chiefs 20.
Marcell Dareus had three of six sacks for Buffalo (5-4).
At London, in the third and final game of this year's International Series, Tony Romo returned after missing last week because of a back injury and helped the Cowboys snap a two-game losing streak by throwing three touchdown passes.
Romo started for Dallas (7-3) and completed 20 of 27 passes for 246 yards against the Jaguars (1-9) at Wembley Stadium.
Romo threw a 2-yard touchdown pass to Jason Witten in the first quarter and then hit Dez Bryant for a pair of TDs in the second, the first from 35 yards and the second from 68. Romo finished with a season-high passer rating of 138.8.
DeMarco Murray ended up with 100 yards rushing on 19 carries and 31 yards receiving for Dallas.
At Baltimore, Justin Forsett ran for 112 yards and two touchdowns to back a strong performance by the Baltimore defense.
The Ravens (6-4) bottled up rookie quarterback Zach Mettenberger in his first road start. He was sacked five times.
The Titans (2-7) have lost seven of eight. It was 7-7 at halftime, but Tennessee had three three-and-outs in the third quarter while the Ravens took control.
At Tampa, Matt Ryan threw for 219 yards and one touchdown, helping the Falcons stop a five-game losing streak that left the Bucs with a five-game skid of their own.
The Falcons (3-6) won for the first time since embarrassing their NFC South rivals 56-14 on Sept. 18, a game in which the Bucs (1-8) lost quarterback Josh McCown to a thumb injury.
McCown returned to Tampa Bay's starting lineup for the first time since loss, throwing for 301 yards and two TDs. His 1-yard pass to Austin Seferian-Jenkins put the Bucs ahead 17-16 early in the fourth quarter. But Ryan drove the Falcons down the field, throwing a 5-yard touchdown pass to Roddy White and a 2-point conversion to Harry Douglas.
Steven Jackson scored on a 1-yard run and Matt Bryant kicked four field goals for the Falcons.
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Great intro by Christine Hayes into the Hebrew Bible. The good, the bad and the ugly. Offering an easy way to understand both the literary and cultural implications of one of the most important documents in Western civilization. Here's a sample of the first few lectures.
Lecture 1 – Studying the Old Testament
Lecture 2 – Biblical Religion in Context
Lecture 3 – Critical Approaches to the Bible
Texts recommended from the Syllabus
For the full series of lectures please visit Open Yale Courses.


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Florida Highway Patrol found a motorcyclist dead on the side of road in St. Cloud. It is unclear as to what happened or if other vehicles were involved in the wreck. The FHP are on the scene and investigating the fatal motorcycle accident.
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Belvedere Torso
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A marble fragment showing the torso and upper legs of a powerful male figure seated on a rock, now in the Vatican Museums and named after the Belvedere Court in the Vatican in which it was once displayed. It is signed by a Greek sculptor, 'Apollonius, son of Nestor, Athenian', about whom nothing is known, and there is scholarly debate as to whether it is an original Hellenistic work or a Roman copy. (It is sometimes alleged that the signature of Apollonius occurs also on the famous and stylistically similar bronze figure of a seated boxer in the Terme Museum in Rome, but most authorities now consider that this is a mirage.) The date of the discovery of the torso is uncertain, but it is first mentioned in the 1430s. It had become well known by 1500 and its majestic portrayal of heroic muscularity had a profound influence on Michelangelo among other Renaissance artists. From then until the 19th century it was widely regarded as one of the greatest works of art in the world, rivalled in status probably only by the Apollo Belvedere and the Laocoön among ancient sculptures, although its fame was generally more academic than popular. It was often referred to simply as 'the Torso'. Unusually, the figure has always been left unrestored, but various artists have attempted to reconstruct the statue, notably Flaxman, who made of it a group as Hercules and Hebe (1792, University College London, on loan to V&A). Although Hercules has been the most popular suggestion for the identity of the figure, there have been several others, including Ajax and Polyphemus. Between 1798 and 1815 the Belvedere Torso was in Paris, one of the many antique statues taken there by Napoleon.
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installation help
Thanks so much neilo, your awsome..i really appreciate your help..i do happen to have wampserver set up on my pc i just never used it and did not use that to handle my files..
you also asked me to post my site.. spotgrabber.com, you had also mentioned to uninstall reinstall power store which i did twice.. so im gonna follow your steps and keep my fingers crossed. i just have a few questions to be clear on my exact procedures
1. should i dump my sql table and reload that also?
2. on my server..all i have to do is delete my files under public_html/ and reload the new ones after reinstall?
3. then delete my site in dreamweaver and define it again and drop all files in file window again, and edit wa_global.php, index.php, localhost.php. then upload to server again.
4. did my localhost.php input look like i put in the correct information/posted below
$hostname_localhost = "localhost";
$database_localhost = "spotxxx_spotxxxxxx"; this was the at top under current databases
$username_localhost = "spotxxx_spxxx";
$password_localhost = "xxxxxxxxxxxx";
this was the content inside mysql maintenence window.
Connection Strings
Perl $dbh = DBI->connect("DBI:mysql:spotxxxx_spotxxxxxx:localhost" ,
"spotxxxx_spoxxxxx","<PASSWORD HERE>");
PHP $dbh=mysql_connect ("localhost", "spotxxxx_spoxxxx",
"<PASSWORD HERE>") or die('Cannot connect to the database because: ' . mysql_error());
mysql_select_db ("spotgrab_spotgrabber");
also my wa_global.php, does that look like its ok..
$WAGLOBAL_Root_URL = "http://spotgrabber.com/" ;
$WAGLOBAL_Site_Name = "Spot Grabber" ;
$WAGLOBAL_Address = "8899 University Center Ln Suite 330";
$WAGLOBAL_City = "San Diego";
$WAGLOBAL_State = "CA";
$WAGLOBAL_Zip = "92122";
$WAGLOBAL_Country = "US";
$WAGLOBAL_GoogleAPIKey = "ABQIAAAAXafbUiGiRYj0bogExLhVCRT2yXp_ZAY8_ufC3CFXhHIE1NvwkxT5czkOfeMRZCjwJ7_QG4gFmJ1OGQ";
$WAGLOBAL_localRoot = "spotgrabber";
$WAGLOBAL_remoteRoot = "/";
i know i asked a lot of questions, sorry for my nubeness. so ill wait for your response to be sure i am taking the correct steps again. thanks again neilo