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Wall Street's 'Black Monday' Turns 30: What Happened On Oct. 19, 1987?
The financial crisis in 2008 and 2009 resulted in some of the scariest and most volatile days in the history of the U.S. stock market. Yet even with all the chaos of the banking crisis, there wasn't a single day in 2008 or 2009 as bad as October 19, 1987.
This week marks the 30-year anniversary of the worst day in U.S. stock market history, a day the stock market plummeted 23 percent from open to close. "Black Monday," as it became known, marked the first time Wall Street became acutely aware of the true danger of computerized trading. Here's a look at what went down, why it happened, and what we learned.
What Triggered The Sell-Off?
The 1987 crash didn't necessarily come out of the blue. Prior to Black Monday, the Dow Jones Industrial average had logged two historically large declines: a 3.8 percent drop on Oct.14 and a 4.6 percent drop on record volume on Friday, Oct. 16. On the morning of Oct. 18 (late evening Oct. 17 stateside), U.S. warships attacked an Iranian oil platform in the Persian Gulf in retaliation for a previous Iranian attack in the region.
On the next trading day, Oct. 19, what started off as a steep sell-off quickly cascaded into an all-out collapse, and the Dow finished the day down 22.6 percent.
Why Was It So Bad?
A number of factors contributed to the set-up for the sell-off, but computerized trading is typically blamed for the extreme nature of the collapse. Traders and money managers leery of the extended valuations in stocks following the 1980's bull market placed computerized stop-loss orders to theoretically limit downside in the event of a market pull-back.
However, these traders failed to account for the liquidity that these computerized trades would sap out of the market when executed all at once. Lack of liquidity sent share prices tumbling further, triggering even more computerized selling.
Related Link: Whoops! A Fat Finger Order Sends Gold Plunging
What Did We Learn?
Traders learned to respect the impact that lack of liquidity can have on the market, and regulators implemented a series of new "trading curbs" that were intended to prevent the type of liquidity-fueled death spiral that happened on Black Monday. Today, large sell-offs in single stocks or the market as a whole will trigger "circuit breakers," or temporary trading halts. These circuit breakers were first implemented in 1989.
Today, the S&P 500 Index triggers its first 15-minute circuit breaker if it falls 7 percent in a single day. Additional 15-minute circuit breakers are triggered following 13 percent and 20 percent declines.
While these circuit breakers may not necessarily prevent another -23 percent day, they give exchanges time to recover from sudden sell-offs and they serve to help prevent panic selling and confusion.
The only time a U.S. stock market circuit breaker has been triggered occurred on October 27, 1997. Trading was halted at 2:36 p.m. when the Dow hit its 350-point circuit breaker and then the market was prematurely closed for the day at 3:35 p.m. when it hit its 550-point circuit breaker. The following day when stocks resumed trading, the Dow finished the day up 337 points.
Could Black Monday Happen Again?
With the S&P 500 PE ratio currently at 25.4 and its cyclically-adjusted PE ratio at 31.1, stocks are far more expensive on an earnings basis than they were back in 1987. It's likely that another crash is on the way at some point. Whether that crash happens a month, a year or 10 years down the line is difficult to determine.
For investors and traders looking to avoid the fallout associated with Black Monday, the best offense is a good defense. Be prepared for a market crash and have a concrete plan in place for which stocks you would buy or sell at which prices, and always make sure you are financially prepared for a potentially extended period of major market losses.
Related Link: Algos Boosted The Euro By 1.6% In Mini Flash Crash
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Are you the Son of Morris Truant/Trouant/Trufant listed in his Will dated 31 December 1678?
A very interesting Newspaper Article appears in the Fitchburg Daily Sentinel (Fitchburg, Massachusetts) on Wednesday July 12, 1916.
--An agent for a prominent museum
was in town this morning and carried
away the John Trouant chest which
has been displayed in the windows of
the Stafford antique store. The piece
is a very valuable one in all respects,
its original owner being John Trouant
of Plymounth, who was in possession
of the chest as early as 1690, showing
the article to be at least 225 years old.
Source Information: Ancestory.com. Fitchburg Daily Sentinel (Fitchburg, Massachusetts) [database on-line] Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2005. Original data: Fitchburg Daily Sentinal. Fitchburg, MA, USA. Database Created from microfilm copies of the newspaper.


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Apple took too long to come to the online payment arena and when they came, they took everyone by surprise. They took markets by storm and users subscribed to their service. The growth potential in UK was huge and Apple quickly established market domination. But the one thing, they needed badly was strategic partnerships. For nine months, they played alone and finally Barclays decided to support them. As the bank went live, the support was available too and mobile payments got a new lifeline. Companies who already launched online wallets are worried now and this partnership is the last thing they wanted.
As UK adopts new technology, sellers and businessmen enjoy the powers of these payment services. Now Barclays customers tap a single icon on their phone and the setup of the wallet begins. The powerful iPhone can now virtually do anything, it is replacing every big item and it is awe‐inspiring. The recent models like iPhone SE, iPhone 6, iPhone 6s, iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 6s Plus; all have the NFC bundle. It gets more advanced, Apple Watch is not left behind and the compatibility ranges to wearable devices too. Technology makes us smarter and helps us to do important activities in a much cooler way.
Paired devices are extremely vital now, as they control many associated operations. Watch App needed a functionality boost and now it has got one. iPad users complained about the unavailability of proper payment apps. These users often buy things online or install paid apps; Apple pay completely solves this problem and makes purchases very easy. The interface is very creative and the taptic vibration after purchases is exceptionally good. Apple differs from other services and force touch offers a different experience. Fingerprint authentication solves security issues and lock screen notifications are also activated. Barclays will definitely see a growth in the next quarter and this time, they have done everything right.


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Let me start this off by saying, "My kids are weird!" -Now, I mean that in the most loving way possible, but compared to other kids; well, they just are. Let me explain... My kids love to eat veggies! Especially, Brussels sprouts - or as my daughter likes to call them, baby cabbages. (See, just strange! It's a good strange, but odd none the less.)
We used to just nuke them in the microwave; with butter, salt, and pepper. We liked it just fine that way. That was, until our eyes were opened to the glorious flavor that is achieved through oven-roasting!
That's where this recipe comes in. Now, we didn't change up the seasoning a whole lot - or any, really (We are creatures of habit.), but the cooking method makes all the difference! I like this recipe, because you can still use the frozen Brussels sprouts. It is just so much easier to buy them that way, for us.
OK, so let's get cooking...
Printable Recipe
- 1 pound frozen Brussels Sprouts
- 3 Tablespoons Butter
- Salt and Pepper to taste
- Parmesan Cheese (optional)
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Melt the butter in separate bowl, or dish, with a pouring spout. Spread 1 tablespoon of the butter in the bottom and along the sides of a baking dish. Arrange Brussels in a single layer in the dish. Drizzle the remaining 2 tablespoons of melted butter over the Brussels. It will quickly cool and form a 'shell', because of the Brussels being frozen. That's okay. Season with salt and pepper. If your family is a bit more adventurous, feel free to also add Parmesan cheese, or any other seasonings that you like.
Bake in the preheated 375 degree oven for 30-40 minutes. Do not stir them while they're baking. They will only get a little brown on top. The really yummy brown crust comes from the bottom and sides of the dish.
Serves 3-4
Just beautiful - and they taste great!
They are a wonderful accompaniment to most any meal.
I hope your family enjoys these, as much as we do.


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After being encouraged to take a day off by my new awesome friend; I took this Saturday off. Having a day off has been a long time coming; so here's exactly how it went. Slept in till 9:14am Drink mocha … Continue reading
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Mortgage rates were microscopically higher today, which is paradoxical on two levels. The first paradox has to do with today's bond market improvements. Bonds underlie rates and bond market improvements coincide with rates moving lower--usually! In some cases, the day-to-day change in the bonds that underlie mortgage rates can be quite a bit smaller than the change in US Treasuries (the core of the US bond market). That was part of the problem today. The other part had to do with weakness yesterday afternoon. That weakness meant today's improvements merely got mortgage-backed bonds back to yesterday morning's levels despite being in stronger territory compared to yesterday afternoon's latest levels.
The second paradox has to do with the most prevalent mortgage rate headline out in the world today. It's some iteration of "mortgage rates lower this week." Any such headline is almost certainly citing Freddie Mac's weekly mortgage rate survey which, although accurate over time, tends to be stale. That's the case today as Freddie's survey was merely getting caught up to the drop in rates it failed to detect last week. In other words, the rates seen on the first few days of this week are indeed lower than those seen on the first few days last week. But if we look at rates from last Thursday or Friday (or even from yesterday) as a baseline, today's are flat to slightly higher.
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From colorful flamenco dresses to marvelous royal gowns, torero boleros and afghan embroideries, traditions and costumes from around the world unite at the heart of Ramon Filip's new collection. As light as feather, tulle embroidered dresses arise in black for an edgier style or in beige for a sense of timeless romance, perfect for any bridal occasion. Tiers of delicate tulle and 3D applique hand embroidered petals enrich the dress ornaments, thus exclaiming Ramon Filip's love for couture and attention to detail.
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If ever a theatrical experience truly deserved the epithet 'iconic', Matthew Bourne's Swan Lake is it.
Returning to Milton Keynes Theatre with a fresh look for the 21st century – while still retaining all the breathtaking elements of the original production – Matthew Bourne and award-winning designers Lez Brotherston (Set & Costumes) and Paule Constable (Lighting) have created an exciting re-imagining of the classic New Adventures production.
Thrilling, audacious, witty and emotive, this Swan Lake is perhaps still best known for replacing the female corps-de-ballet with a menacing male ensemble, which shattered conventions, turned tradition upside down and took the dance world by storm.
Collecting over thirty international accolades including an Olivier Award in the UK and three Tonys on Broadway, Matthew Bourne's powerful interpretation of Tchaikovsky's masterpiece is a passionate and contemporary Swan Lake for our times.
Matthew Bourne says: "When we first started to do it, we had audiences walking out when the Prince and the Swan started dancing together. We had little girls in tears that it wasn't performed with the tutus and pointe shoes that they were expecting; some people refused to come and see it at all. But we're a contemporary dance theatre company, so we had to tell a story through movement, in a different way, and it needed a big idea to make people see it in a different way as well.
"For me ultimately it is about someone struggling with who they are. We can all relate to an individual who in the society that they are in can't be who they really are. I think the piece moves people because it has a message about looking for acceptance; but it also moves people because it's about loss as well, and it's about people that you've lost.
"I feel those themes are very universal and very much things that touch all of us. It's a very human piece and global - both in its message and in the way that it brings us all together."
If you haven't seen the show that, 25 years ago, changed the shape of ballet as we know it, you have an unforgettable treat in store; if you've seen it before, the emotional truth, the beauty and the compelling drama of this refreshed production will certainly draw you back.
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One of the greatest things I struggled with last year was deciding what major I wanted when applying for college. I was aware that people change their major all the time, but I still wanted to have some sort of goal to ground myself on. I think the bigger question I had was: What do I want to do with my life?
Almost every individual has their eyes set on a dream career, and I began panicking as I couldn't figure out which of my passions I wanted to pursue, or if there was something else altogether. My life can be summed up in four words: singing, reading, writing, and healing. I didn't yet know which one was something I loved enough to dedicate my life to.
One day, I approached a teacher with my doubts, and the line she said became the motto of my life: "Draw a line from your heart and draw another line from your mind; where these two intersect lies your occupation."
Her words gave me some thinking to do.
When I broke it down, I realized that while I love writing, I need the correct emotional stance to be able to pour out my feelings into words. For me, this doesn't happen very often, because my writing can't be forced. As for singing, I love giving not-so-secret concerts in the shower, but doing it at a professional level just isn't for me. I don't want my voice to represent me; I want all of me to be put into doing what I love. That leaves medicine.
At first, I was discouraged about becoming a practitioner because it takes so long and requires so much effort. I came to realize that this hard work is only worth it if there is a love and passion for this field. I feel like I have the intellectual ability that is needed to pursue medical school. I have always found science interesting, especially biology and anatomy/physiology (the health sciences). I do find it difficult, but the thrill of understanding how a body works is ineffable. I also care a lot about others and want to serve people. I feel happy when I help others heal. Isn't that incentive enough?
As I have said before, I believe in love: love for life, love for a career, and love for other people, too. I believe that love is what holds this entire world together, and this is why I want to be a physician: to love humanity, and to heal.
While a career isn't everything, it is a major part of life, and through the quest of finding myself, I have understood the nuances of loving life. I have found meaning in the aphorism "Follow your heart, but take your mind with you", because in life, the act of thinking and using one's common sense is the antidote to the blind spots of a heart still learning to love.
This I believe with all my heart- and mind.
This essay was written for Dr. Elizabeth Flowers' World Religions in America course. You can read more about the TCU Religion Department here.


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Chicken Satay and Beef Satay
March 06, 2015
Chicken satay and beef satay are Malaysian best finger food.
Chicken meat and beef meat are marinated separately in spices and cooked over hot charcoal heat.
What is SataySatays are small pieces of either chicken meat, beef meat marinated in spices, skewered on to bamboo sticks and cooked over hot charcoal heat.
It's full of flavour, aromatic charred meat dipped in creamy peanut satay sauce.
Stories and SataysSatays are not an everyday food, I would consider satays as food to be shared with loved ones, to be enjoyed over good meal or have satays to celebrate an occasion!
... like birthdays :P
I had Chicken satays and Beef satays for my FIVE ZERO birthday!
Its a scary thought when I hit the big Five zero!
Time ticking over a stick of satayWhen I was about 8, looking up at adults around me, a passing thoughts came to mind... 'I wonder what I'll be like 40 plus years from now'...as quickly as the thought came, it was over within split second, my attention was back to playing dolls, play cooking, play house or running around...
Growing old seemed like light years away at that time.
It seemed like...
I am never getting old...
I don't want to get old...
but 'Time' plays a trick on everyone...
... the clock keeps ticking, without us realising that what was once seems like light years away.... is here!
I am living in that bubble of time, which my young head was thinking about once upon a time!
Evidence that TIME has actually passed by ever so fast, crept silently into our lives are :
~half the head is covered with 'salt and pepper' hair, few crows feet on both sides of my eyes, tired eyes, saggy and my skin has lost its elasticity, and most of all... feels like all my energetic self has gone into hiding forever.
~half the head is covered with 'salt and pepper' hair, few crows feet on both sides of my eyes, tired eyes, saggy and my skin has lost its elasticity, and most of all... feels like all my energetic self has gone into hiding forever.
Opening and standing at the door of room number Fifty, staring far ahead inside the fifties room... it scares me a little...
... the exit door is within reach!
The next question is....
Am I ready?
... the exit door is within reach!
The next question is....
Am I ready?
I guess one will never be ...
Preparing Chicken Satay and Beef SatayBefore we start the prep work in the making of Chicken Satay and Beef Satay, there are few things we ought to consider.
Satays are meat on bamboo skewer, cook over charcoal heat.
The cooking time is relatively short.
And time is crucial, between burnt satays or under cook satay or even dry satays.
Its quite crucial to choose right beef cut and chicken meat, before we start our prep work in Chicken Satay and Beef Satay.
Choosing the right meat or cut for the Chicken Satay and Beef Satay
- For Beef Satays
My suggestion is to use scotch fillet the very least.
And if you can afford eye fillet by all means, do so.
Eye fillet is one of the best top quality meat.
Eye fillet require short time to cook and it is the best.
- For Chicken Satays
My go to meat for my chicken satays will always be chicken thigh.
Many of us doesn't quite like chicken thigh as it is considered as 'dark meat', but trust me this is the best meat to use for chicken satays.
Chicken thigh stays juicy and moist.
Cut into smaller pieces or cube to ensure that chicken satay is cooked thoroughly.
For other steps, follow the recipe below.
For other steps, follow the recipe below.
Enjoy your Chicken Satay and Beef SatayChicken Satay and Beef Satay sticks are best served on the day.
Everyone loves Chicken Satay and Beef Satay.
Satays are finger food meant to be shared with family, friends and loved ones.
Preparing Chicken Satay and Beef Satay can be done as a group getting together and helping each other.
Some will skew the meat onto the skewer, and few stand by the hot charcoal heat to cook Chicken Satay and Beef Satay to perfection.
Hope you enjoy this Chicken Satay and Beef Satay recipe.
Enjoy Chicken Satay and Beef SatayWhat do we usually have with our Chicken Satay and Beef Satay?
We normally have something soothing and sweet with our Chicken Satay and Beef Satay like
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Yield: 6 to 8
Chicken Satays and Beef Satays
Chicken satay and beef satay are Malaysian best finger food. Chicken meat and beef meat are marinated separately in spices and cooked over hot charcoal heat.
Beef Satay
- 1 kg scotch fillet - cut into 2cm cube
- 1 1/2 tablespoon coriander seeds
- 2 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 2 teaspoon fennel seeds
- 1 teaspoon ground tumeric
- 5 tablespoon sugar
- 2 teaspoon salt
Chicken Satay
- 1 kg chicken thigh- cut into 2 cm cube
- 2 teaspoon cumin
- 2 teaspoon fennel
- 1 tablespoon coriander seeds
- 1 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 5 tablespoon sugar
- 2 teaspoon salt
Satay Peanut Sauce
- 300g roasted peanuts - ground
- 10 dried chillies - wash and soak overnight
- 2 lemongrass stalks - chopped
- 1 red onion
- 2 garlic
- 1 teaspoon fennels seeds - ground
- 1 cm galangal
- 1 tablespoon peanut butter
- 1 tablespoon tamarind extract
- 4 tablespoon canola oil
- 250ml coconut milk
- 2 cups of water
- 1/2 cup sugar
- salt
Rice Cubes
- 400g long grain rice
- 800 ml water
- 1 teaspoon salt
Condiments for Chicken Satays and Beef Satays
- Cucumber
- red onions
Day 1:
- Grind spices separately to marinate beef and chicken cubes.
- Place chicken and beef into the 2 bowls.
- Add spices and refrigerate overnight.
- Soak bamboo skewers (overnight).
Day 2:
- making rice cubes
- wash and cook rice on HIGH for 15 minutes in the microwave.
- Stir and check that the water is fully absorb by the grains and rice is cooked.
- The texture is soft and not quite porridge.
- With care (its hot!!!), mash up the rice with mortar (if you have one) or using the rice ladle and mash the rice against the side bowl, until its comes together (dough like).
- Remember that the rice is still hot! Transfer to a food grade plastic bag.
- Squish and squash the rice in the bag and flatten to an almost rectangular shape (or any shape) thickness of 1.5 cm (approx).
- Leave it flat on the kitchen bench.
- Place a tray loaded with some weight (books etc) on the rice bag.
- Leave the weight on until the rice is cool completely.
- Cut into cubes.
- Making satay peanut sauce
- Blend chillies, galangal, onions, garlic, lemongrass and the spices with 1 1/2 cup of water until smooth.
- Heat oil in a medium size pot,
- Add the blended ingredients into the pot.
- Bring to boil and reduce the heat to a simmer.
- Add tamarind extract, coconut milk, salt and sugar.
- if the sauce is too thick, add 1/2 cup of water
- Add peanut butter to thicken the sauce. simmer for 10 minutes.
- Ready to barbecue
- thread the marinated beef and chicken with bamboo skewers.
- Fired up the barbecue and cook until the meat is thoroughly cooked (especially the chicken satay)
- Serve satay with rice cubes, cucumber, onions and satay peanut sauce.
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Willow Leaf Japanese Maple
Acer palmatum 'Willow Leaf'
Willow Leaf Japanese Maple foliage
(Photo courtesy of NetPS Plant Finder)
Height: 10 feet
Spread: 10 feet
Hardiness Zone: 5
Group/Class: Linearilobum
A stunning selection with bamboo-like foliage which emerges shades of orange and red, turning darker red to burgundy as the season progresses; extremely fine texture and refined habit of growth, highly desirable for the disciminating gardener
Ornamental Features
Willow Leaf Japanese Maple has attractive dark red foliage which emerges tomato-orange in spring. The small deeply cut ferny palmate leaves are highly ornamental and turn an outstanding scarlet in the fall. Neither the flowers nor the fruit are ornamentally significant.
Landscape Attributes
Willow Leaf Japanese Maple is a deciduous tree with a strong central leader and an upright spreading habit of growth. It lends an extremely fine and delicate texture to the landscape composition which can make it a great accent feature on this basis alone.
This is a relatively low maintenance tree, and should only be pruned in summer after the leaves have fully developed, as it may 'bleed' sap if pruned in late winter or early spring. It has no significant negative characteristics.
Willow Leaf Japanese Maple is recommended for the following landscape applications;
- Accent
- Mass Planting
- Hedges/Screening
- General Garden Use
- Container Planting
Planting & Growing
Willow Leaf Japanese Maple will grow to be about 10 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 10 feet. It tends to be a little leggy, with a typical clearance of 2 feet from the ground, and is suitable for planting under power lines. It grows at a slow rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for 60 years or more.
This tree does best in full sun to partial shade. It prefers to grow in average to moist conditions, and shouldn't be allowed to dry out. It is not particular as to soil pH, but grows best in rich soils. It is somewhat tolerant of urban pollution, and will benefit from being planted in a relatively sheltered location. Consider applying a thick mulch around the root zone in winter to protect it in exposed locations or colder microclimates. This is a selected variety of a species not originally from North America.
Willow Leaf Japanese Maple is a fine choice for the yard, but it is also a good selection for planting in outdoor pots and containers. Its large size and upright habit of growth lend it for use as a solitary accent, or in a composition surrounded by smaller plants around the base and those that spill over the edges. Note that when grown in a container, it may not perform exactly as indicated on the tag - this is to be expected. Also note that when growing plants in outdoor containers and baskets, they may require more frequent waterings than they would in the yard or garden.


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Phil May and Andrea Twigg
Thu 12 Jun 2014 01:13
Culebrita is a small island to the north-east of Culebra. It has a beautiful anchorage, well sheltered provided the waves are not from the north. The island is a nature preserve, with a couple of trails leading to a turtle nesting beach and to a lighthouse. At the north end of the island are a series of rock pools called "the Jacuzzis" because the swell keeps the water bubbling.
The lighthouse is worth a visit. It is one of the oldest lighthouses in the Caribbean, built by the Spanish in 1886. Besides the tower itself there are several large rooms, made of brick and stone with marble floors. There are great views from the top of the tower, although the circular staircase is made of iron and is rusted through in places so you have to be careful when climbing to the top.
Great views from the top of the lighthouse. Anchorage on the left, turtle beach on the right.
The reef extending to the south of the island.
Relaxing in one of the jacuzzis
The wild goats were very wary and hid in the bushes as soon as you approached


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> Don Ohio Wrote:
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> Here may be a link,but your bike is newer. There are other Tomos manuals
> on this site.
> https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1_XV6hhm02gbGv8vjG857et4q2-iBtmxi
Manual was helpful! Seems I have all the parts in the right place. It does look as though one fork was compressed more than the other when I took the pic. If I move the suspension up and down at some points it looks centered and other times it does not. So it might just be that one side has weaker spring?
Also, the fuel tank says targa LX, but mine has a A3 (port, not reed) engine. Is this a swapped tank, or motor...or was there a targa lx with the A3?
Anyway, onto the next issue...getting the old swing arm bushing out. It had a lot of play. I don't have any fancy pulling tools and I fear that a hammer isn't going to get the job done. That's a problem for tomorrow though.


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Tagged: Royal County Hotel
McCluskey tops Miners Gala bill – but 'Red Ed' not invited
Union chiefs Len McCluskey and Matt Wrack and left-wing author Owen Jones will top the bill at this year's Durham Miners' Gala.
The general secretaries of Unite and the Fire Brigades' Union (FBU) will be joined by the firebrand Guardian columnist on the Durham Racecourse speakers' stage at Europe's biggest trade union event on Sunday, July 11.
Durham Miners' Association secretary Dave Hopper will also introduce Steve Murphy from UCATT, John McDonald from ASLEF and Chris Keates from the NASUWT.
However, Ed Miliband will be absent – organisers having decided not to invite the Labour leader.
Mr Miliband, who claimed the Labour leadership ahead of his brother David with strong union backing, became the first party boss to address the Gala since Neil Kinnock when he travelled to Durham in 2012, but has not returned since.
Tens of thousands of people are expected to turn out for the 131st Gala, as dozens of brass and bagpipe bands march union and colliery banners through Durham City's historic streets past dignitaries watching from the first floor balcony of the Royal County Hotel and to the Racecourse where, in addition to the political speeches which start at about 1pm, there will be family entertainment, campaign stalls and more.
Mr Hopper said he was very pleased with the speakers line-up.
The outcome of this week's General Election is bound to be the central theme of the speeches; and Mr Hopper said he could not see Labour winning.
"The Scottish girl (Scottish National Party leader Nicola Sturgeon) has run rings around them.
"Miliband hasn't come across very well. She's putting him on the spot every time," he said.
Last year's Gala had a mournful feel, as guests paid tribute to the late Labour grandee Tony Benn and union leader Bob Crow.
On Gala day, the centre of Durham will be closed to traffic from 7am. Visitors are encouraged to use park and ride buses.
There is an ongoing appeal to support the continuation of the Gala. Supporters are invited to become a Friend of the event, for a minimum fee of £2 a month. For more information, visit friendsofdurhamminersgala.org
> Interesting developments ? Are the decision not to invite Miliband, and Dave Hopper's comments about Labour's chances the beginnings of a move away from the Labour Party ?
Source – Durham Times, 04 May 2015


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Our Baby Silicone Teethers are aimed to help relieve and provide comfort to your baby's gums from teething. Made from high quality food grade beads, these necklaces are not only for your little one but a little treat for Mommy's out there to look good.
Carefully handcrafted, as you cuddle your baby—the teething necklace offers a sensory tool to help keep them focused during feeds and also, a more sanitary option to handheld teethers. It is easy and safe for your baby to touch, hold and chew.
Beads Information
Beads are made with 100% food grade silicone (similar to pacifiers & bottle nipples) safe and soft enough to chew
Non-toxic, non-sticky, odorless, and BPA Free, PVC Free, Phthalates Free, Cadmium Free, Lead Free and Nitrosamine Free
FDA Approved
*Please note: Necklaces are not toys and are meant to be worn by adults.
Do not leave baby unattended with these products as it is hazardous due to the cord and small parts.


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This week's puzzle is, of course, about Thanksgiving. Below are twenty-two TV families or personalities celebrating the holiday. How many can you recognize. (Hint: One picture contains characters from more than one show.)
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I think I got about half of them. Pulling a blank because I recognize who they could be, but having trouble coming up with a name for some of them.
I did really well with the top hapf of the photos, but the bottom half were too hard to see clearly, so no ideas there.ReplyDelete
I think I know 17, including the one with characters from more than one show. The others I have no idea about...not even vaguely familar.ReplyDelete


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Thank you to Dr. Alejandro Berg for this fantastic testimonial about our MiniCam HD loupe-mounted video camera.
Testimonial from Dr. Alejandro Berg (Santiago, Chile):
"We had been using an intraoral camera for over 15 years and recently switched to the L.A. Lens MiniCam HD in 2015. The change was so radical that we now call our videos "First Person Dentistry". Now the first thing we are asked in every single lecture we give is, "How was this recorded?". The quality of the videos is such that we are able to review videos in order to improve our diagnosis, techniques, and the correlation with clinical success. It has also helped us to change the way we do treatment planning and improve the way we relate to our patients and colleagues. We could not be happier."
To find out more about the MiniCam HD, please click here.


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Please don't look at this Timothée Chalamet ventriloquist doll for too long
eBay is a great place to buy a lot of things, like used iPhones, vintage sweaters, and unnerving ventriloquist dummies that look like Call Me By Your Name star Timothée Chalamet.
A "one of a kind Timothée Chalamet ventriloquist figure" is currently up for grabs on eBay for the low starting bid of $ 122,795. The doll is wearing a recreation of the outfit Chalamet wore to the Golden Globes in February, complete with Louis Vuitton harness. According to the item's description, it is made of white pine, and is "upholstered in foam and quilted fabric." Like its subject, it has gorgeous eyebrows. It is the seller's only item for sale. Read more…
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FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – During the months of November and December, the Fort Wayne Children's Choir (FWCC) ensembles will sing in many "ANGELS SING" performances in Fort Wayne and Columbia City. This includes nursing home performances, collaborations with the Fort Wayne Ballet (The Nutcracker), Fort Wayne Philharmonic (Holiday Pops), and more.
The ensembles will perform on the following dates:
Wednesday, November 24- Cocoa & Carols, Allen County Courthouse Rotunda, 6:30 PM
Friday, November 29, Santa Parade, Downtown Columbia City, 5 PM
Monday, December 2, Festival of Trees Holiday Sing-a-long, Embassy Theatre, 6:30 PM
Friday, December 6, The Nutcracker, Arts United Center, 7:30 PM
Saturday, December 7, The Nutcracker, Arts United Center, 2:30 and 7:30 PM
Friday, December 13, Christmas at the Courthouse, Whitley County Courthouse, 7:15 PM
Friday, December 13, Holiday Pops, Embassy Theatre, 7:30 PM
Saturday, December 14, Holiday Pops, Embassy Theatre, 2:00 and 7:30 PM
Sunday, December 15, Fort Wayne Youtheatre, First Presbyterian Church, 2:00 PM
Saturday, December 21, Holiday Pops, Embassy Theatre, 2:00 and 7:30 PM
Sunday, December 22, Holiday Pops in Whitley County, First Church of God, 7:00 PM
In addition to the public performances above, as a service to its community, the FWCC will perform at various assisted living facilities throughout northeast Indiana in December. This annual tradition gives our singers an opportunity to bring joy to the senior community during the holiday season, while also serving as valuable performance experience.
Jonathan Busarow, Executive Artistic Director, said "The Fort Wayne Children's Choir has a rich tradition of collaborating in the community. This year, the FWCC is enjoying over 25 performances during the holidays and singing for assisted living residents is an important part of our outreach. Hearing our students this holiday season is truly like hearing 'Angels Sing' and we hope that everyone can join us."


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Although a writer at heart, I also love to share my messages through teaching and speaking, both in person and via video.
I enjoy speaking on a variety of topics such as:
Here is an example of a video I did recently for a women's Christmas event.
If you are interested in collaborating with me on a speaking project or event, please contact me here. I look forward to hearing from you!
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For targeted training and recruitment purposes; we ask that employers notify our Economic Development Team when any additional employment opportunities are generated within their business as a result of either:
This is to ensure that local people can be notified and given sufficient time to apply for any available opportunities and for the contractor to receive our full support in filling any additional vacancies and addressing any skills gap where necessary.
Basildon Council works closely with Jobcentre Plus which is able to offer a full recruitment service, matching local job seekers to job vacancies as well as offering sector based work academies which train groups of job seekers specifically to meet employers' skills needs.
Options for work trials and employer subsidies may also be available to employers.
Jobcentre Plus
Basildon Council has a Memorandum of Understanding with Prospects College in respect of recruiting apprentices for construction and construction related contracts.
The Basildon Council/Prospects College offer includes:
Prospects College is a Group Training Association and the training offered is directed by the skills needs of employers in the construction and construction-related sector.
The Group Training Association also offers additional benefits from Prospects College including access to grants and subsidies available for apprentices or training current workforce.
PROCAT - Prospects College of Advanced Technology


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Women's Olympic 3000 Meter Steeplechase Final Update
Provided by IAAF
Ruth Jebet of Bahrain gave the women's 3000m steeplechase world record a scare, coming within a second when running 8:59.75 for gold.
As it was, the race played out perfectly to form as Jebet, Hyvin Kiyeng and Emma Coburn finished in exactly the order they stood on the 2016 world list coming in to Rio.
Jebet's 8:59.75 was less than a second from the 8:58.81 set by Gulnara Galkina at the 2008 Olympics and, as a PB and Asian record for Jebet, is the second-fastest 3000m steeplechase ever for women, improving on her previous best of 8:59.97 set at this year's IAAF Diamond League meeting in Eugene.
The race got underway only on the second attempt, after the relative oddity of a false start.
Jebet broke away from the pack after the first kilometre and pushed hard for the remainder of the race. Early leaders Kiyeng of Kenya and Coburn of the USA tried to stick to Jebet when she initially moved to the front but didn't succeed for long.
The potential for Jebet to improve further is clear, as the first kilometre split was a pedestrian 3:05.93 after the first lap was covered at near-walking pace. Jebet's change of pace led to the second kilometre being a full 10 seconds faster, the fastest of the race at 2:54.13 (6:00.03).
Jebet wasn't able to sustain quite that pace, although it hardly mattered by then.
Her third kilometre of 2:59.69 included Jebet allowing her own effort to slacken once she had cleared the final barrier, either through fatigue or relief. The clock stood at 7:49.0 at the bell, so Jebet's closing circuit of 1:10.7 was still quicker than the overall kilometre pace.
Some drama played out behind her as the Kenyan duo of Kiyeng and Beatrice Chepkoech initially seemed to have a lock on the remaining medals but the latter, although she would finish with a PB, couldn't hold on to Kiyeng's pace.
As Chepkoech slipped back, she was overtaken by Coburn with two laps remaining. Coburn worked her way up to challenge Kiyeng on the last lap, but Kiyeng was the stronger of the two and held on for silver in 9:07.12.
Coburn's bronze medal clocking of 9:07.63 is a North American record, bettering her own mark from earlier this year.
Chepkoech would also run a PB 9:16.05 for fourth. In sixth, world bronze medallist Gesa Krause ran a German record of 9:18.41. In all, seven of the top nine women would run personal best times; the exceptions being Kiyeng and fifth-place finisher Sofia Assefa of Ethiopia.
Tunisia's 2012 Olympic champion Habiba Ghribi finished a disappointing 12th and was never a factor in the race.
Parker Morse for the IAAF


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BotMan Quick Tip - How to repeat a question#chatbot
BotMan is a framework agnostic PHP library for building chatbots. In today's tip I want to show you how to repeat a question.
The scenario
Most chatbots today are like forms. You provide some information and then you'll get something in return. So for example you answer some questions and the bot will show you a product that fits your needs. This means it is important that it understands your responses. If not, the bot needs to ask you again and
repeat the question. That's not what we want but it will happen and this why I am very glad BotMan implemented a
repeat feature.
Repeat a question
repeat() method is something you can use inside a Conversation. So let's look at an easy example.
// Inside a BotMan conversation class
$this->ask('Do you want to book a flight?', [
'pattern' => 'yes|yep',
'callback' => function () {
$this->say('Okay - we\'ll keep going');
'pattern' => 'nah|no|nope',
'callback' => function () {
$this->say('That is ok.');
'pattern' => '.*',
'callback' => function () {
// do something else
In my last article I explained how to use a default pattern in BotMan. This is our base for today. We have a simple question and three different patterns. If the answer is
positive we can go on and ask the next question. When it is negative we may ask something differently. If the first two patterns are not matched, the last
default one will be triggered. We didn't understand the user's response and the best way to solve that problem is by asking the user again.
// Inside a callback array
'pattern' => '.*',
'callback' => function () {
BotMan will now sent the question again when we do not get our needed answer. That's quite good so far but you will notice that the second question often doesn't feel that nice. Repeating the exact same question again is something we know from machines but not from humans. So this
does not feel natural and it is better to change the second one. Luckily BotMan helps us here again and you can pass an aurgumnt to the
repeat method.
// Inside a callback array
'pattern' => '.*',
'callback' => function () {
$this->say('Sorry I did not get that.');
$this->repeat('Are you interested in booking a flight?');
The same conversation question will be triggered again but with the new text now. This is so much better now right? Right :-) And as if this is not enough you could even use a
Question object instead of the string.
// Inside a callback array
'pattern' => '.*',
'callback' => function () {
$this->say('Sorry I did not get that.');
$question = Question::create('So interested in booking a flight?')
Button::create('Of course')->value('yes'),
Button::create('Hell no!')->value('no'),
So that was it for today. Repeating is a simple but really powerful BotMan feature that you should use a lot. So start today!


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The Churchward Pub
The Churchward Pub was established in 2009. It's located in the heart of Alameda's Park Street. Come in…we'd enjoy serving you a drink. Come and watch your favorite sports game with friends, play a game of pool, hang out on the weekends to dance to the Bay Area's best DJs or book us for a Birthday party or corporate event.


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Liquid Diet
May 7, 2012
A word on smoothies and one great recipe. I have become known is some (small) circles as the dessert lady. To one particular family friend, I am the queen of dips. But I think of myself as the expert on smoothies and chilies. I LOVE smoothies and chilies, so that helps. But then there are … More Liquid Diet


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Filed under: creative process, Grad School, research | Tags: ecosexuality, pleasure
I had two amazingly inspiring meetings yesterday, one with my advisor Norah Zuniga Shaw, and the other with artist/collaborator/friend Karl Cronin. Lots of ideas finding echoes and raising questions and organizing thoughts. Focusing on ecosexuality; building a pillar of "what is sex [and how does it construct bodies]" to support my work (likely looking more at Foucault, keeping it grounded in queer theories, maybe bringing in Tantric paradigms of sexuality, using queer porn as an archive/index of queer performance, probably keeping Bataille in the mix, and possibly drawing on work by contemporary sexologists working at the borders of sex–people like Annie Sprinkle and Joesph Kramer, etc.); building a "pillar" out of sex+"nature" (drawing on ecofeminism, queer ecology–which might mean giving myself more of a focused crash course in 'traditional' ecology, Donna Haraway as a useful destabilizing force for ideas about "nature, etc.); the application of these frameworks to body-based performance, their relational constructions of "nature" and the human subject (looking at folks like Rudolf von Laban, Anna Halprin, Butoh artists (TBD), Love Art Lab, Karl Cronin, twincest, etc.).
There might be something there . . .
In the mix of all of this is the relational formation of the choreographer/dancer/dance. That might be a separate project entirely. I do think that ecosexuality as a framework might reveal something about this relational production of bodies/dances, so I haven't let go of it yet . . . it just might be a different project.
There's this book I want to read by Linda Williams. I skimmed part of it yesterday; a primary discussion in the text is about making "sex speak through the visual confession of bodily pleasure" (Linda Williams Hard Core: power, pleasure, and the frenzy of the visible). As I'm considering what it might be to do an analysis of how queer bodies are performed in queer porn, this gave me something to consider, especially as the queer porn genre (alongside/mixed in with feminist porn) has identified itself considerably by citing the "real" pleasure of its performers.
Rambling thoughts:
performing pleasure as the construction of erogenous corporeal landscape; performances of pleasure as forming bodies; performances of pleasure as a topography of erogenous zones, especially those zones that extend beyond the binary of man/woman and reproductive organs; could performances of pleasure function as a topography of sex/bodies beyond the borders of a heterosexual reproductive economy of signification?
how is pleasure materialized? movement, sound, fluids
fluids as confession; fluid as evidence of pleasure; pleasure as demonstrative of the "truths" of bodies, thus constituting the possibilities of bodies for the spectator [Norah kept mentioning the "wetness" of ecology, and there's something to that . . . how do ecological systems function differently from other systems (computer networks, etc.)? it might be something in the wetness (which makes me want to look at biotechnologies at some point . . .). there seems to be an echo between fluid as a form of confession, fluid as demonstration of pleasure (which might be a total hegemonic construction, built up around cum shots and female ejaculation . . . and if I want to read bodies beyond biology, read bodies in prosthetics, in silicone and latex, in dildos and condoms and gloves (all as sexual technologies grafted into the sexual body) then does lube function as a fluidic signifier of pleasure? I don't know yet) and the "wetness" of ecological systems.
fluids. membranes. border crossing. border dissolving. loss of [discontinuous, discrete individual] self in the mingling of fluids . . . or the management of membranes. safe-sex as environmental management, "wilderness preservation"?
Things I want to learn more about:
Beatriz Preciado
trans bodies
[the way I'm writing ideas here feels like it's getting messier . . .]
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Dog health is as important as the health of your family members. A healthy dog reflects your care and love for it. There are innumerable necessities of a dog which require lots of care and patience. From the stage when it is a puppy to when it becomes a full grown dog, it requires regular attention and concern. To not miss any of the important dog health care needs, refer to the following guide.
Watch Out for Its Behavior
The first thing which is directly related to your dog's health is its behavior. You must be aware enough to take immediate notice of any change in its behavior. There are usually some remarkable symptoms behind any behavioral changes in dogs. You should immediately take your dog to the nearest veterinary doctor as soon as you feel something is wrong with it. Proper medication is a vital part of proper dog health.
Use a Harness
For handicapped and weak dogs or bulky dogs, it is good to use a dog harness. Dog harness can be used for numerous medical purposes. All kinds of harnesses are available, whether required for small dogs or the larger ones. There are many uses of harnesses and some of them are given below:
- A harness can be used to handle a dog with an extra large size. It prevents the collar of the dog to cut into its neck.
- It can also be used to transfer a large sized dog into the car. Without a harness, it can be very difficult to lift a huge dog into the car.
- The best use of a dog harness is to provide a proper support to partially paralyzed dogs. They have a lot of trouble in handling their paralyzed bodies and the use of a harness makes it easier for them to move from one place to another.
- Even those dogs, which suffer from osteoporosis or severe arthritis, can also be comforted by providing them with harnesses.
- The bones of small and feeble dogs can easily be supported with the help of dog harness.
- Harnesses can also protect your dog from wind, cold and even heat.
Proper Way of Using a Harness
The proper way of using a harness is to place it comfortably under and around the body of your dog. Harnesses come in different materials such as cloth, leather etc and you can choose the one, which is the aptest for your dog. Some of the harnesses are also provided with metal spikes which are used for dogs like pit-bull. Some of them are also provided with padding to make the dog more comfortable. You can also get hold of some fancy ones in multiple colors and with jewels.
While choosing the harness, take care to choose the correct size, otherwise, it may harm your dog. To get a proper size, first, measure your dog's girth and. Before buying one, it is better to choose a material which does not shrink. The best way to avoid shrinking is to avoid the harness from getting wet. Be sure to remove the harness if your dog wants to enjoy playing in the rain. Even while bathing your dog, you must remember taking it off.
Proper Fit Is Important
There should be some space between the body of the dog and the harness. Leave space so that two to three fingers can be inserted between the body and the harness. If you put the harness too tight on the dog's body, there are chances that your dog may develop body sores. It is always better to go for a little bigger size, as your dog may grow or gain weight. Be very careful while choosing a dog harness, as you would never want your dog to suffer any kind of discomfort.
Dog Health Care with Supplements
To take care of your dog's health, boost up its diet with dog health supplements. There are ample of products available in the markets which provide your dog with all required minerals, amino acids, vitamins and proteins for proper health. These products completely fulfill the nutritional requirements of your dog.
Dog Insurance is a Must
Before buying dog insurance, you must know the benefits related to it. By getting insurance for your beloved pet, you, in fact, save a lot of bucks. These days, veterinary expenses have increased incredibly making it very difficult to maintain proper pet health. You need to pay for every small medication, in case your dog does not have dog insurance. Every activity such as routine checkups, vaccinations, emergency treatments, preventive care and of course the regular treatments are indeed very expensive and sometimes meeting all the needs can be challenging for the owner.
Dog insurance is quite similar to your health insurance. The premium of these health policies depends mainly on two things – the breed of your dog and the type of insurance you choose. If you have more than one dog, then the company reduces the rate of premiums after the first policy. There are several factors which must be brought into consideration before choosing a particular plan. It is better to get hold of the brochure of multiple plans and then compare the rates and features of coverage.
All aspects including payout schedules and benefit limits must be compared and understood before going for a particular dog health plan. Check the breed-specific conditions of each health insurance plan and buy the one offering complete coverage for all possible diseases. Buy dog insurance as early as possible, because the age of your dog really matters.
Practicing dog health care with each of these steps would make you a proud dog owner. Remember that dogs, if taken care of well, may prove to be the wonderful companions, sometimes better than the human ones.


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The Tower by MotorpsychoRelease date: September 8, 2017
Label: Rune Grammofon / Stickman Records
I shouldn't be writing about Motorpsycho. Well, actually I should, but I'll explain why it feels like the most daunting thing I've ever written. Motorpsycho is the best band in the world. To me they are at least. They've been around since the late 80s, they have released around two dozen releases, not including the extended singles and EPs which would double this tally probably, either under their own moniker, or under the different disguises. They have evolved as no other band has, starting as a rough grunge heavy metal band, and gradually becoming a psychedelic, progressive heavy rock powerhouse. And they are simply one of the best bands you'll ever see on the live stage.
Over the last couple of years I have had with the idea to write a much extended introduction guide to Motorpsycho many, many times, but I have never managed to get a single letter on paper, simply because they haven't put out a bad release, so I'd just recommend them all. Okay, they have their "really good" releases and their "good, but not as good as their very best output" releases, but on any given day you can play any Motorpsycho record to me and I will give you a big hug and high five for doing so.
Over the course of their career they have achieved a lot, like the numerous releases, reinventing their own sound on more than one occasion, producing film and theatre music productions, and being included in Norway's rock music hall of fame, of which the ceremony was broadcasted on Norwegian television. And this latter point probably hits the nail on the head. They are simply huge in their own country Norway, but outside of Norway they have their dedicated fans, but not the recognition they deserve. I am based in the UK and there have been numerous times where I mentioned Motorpsycho to fellow music fans and they would stare back at me with a look of not knowing what I'm going on about on their faces.
Simply put, this needs to change, fans of progressive, heavy, psychedelic rock need to know who Motorpsycho are, and why they have such a dedicated army of fans, the self-proclaimed "Psychonauts". Perhaps therefore I feel it's almost my duty to write these words and hopefully it will increase their fanbase a bit more. It also helps that their new release The Tower is one of their finest releases of recent years.
Things were a bit unsure last year when long-time drummer Kenneth Kapstad announced he was leaving Motorpsycho to focus more time on that other great Norwegian rock band, Spidergawd (which also used to feature Motorpsycho founding member and bassist/vocalist Bent Sæther). What was going to happen now? The band had survived a similar moment when their previous long-timer drummer Håkon Gebhardt left the band in 2005, surely they would find another replacement to take the seat?
And they sure did. In comes the Swede Tomas Järmyr, possibly one of the best avant-garde drummers out there at the moment. Tomas is of course best known for his work with Zu, but also through his collaborations with Aidan Baker in Werl and with Dirk Serries in Yodok III. This certainly was great news, but to replace Kenneth's powerful, driving drumming would have been a daunting task to any talented drummer.
Fortunately for the band and their fans Tomas took the seat and the result is new album The Tower, Motorpsycho's first double LP since 2014's Behind the Sun. Sometimes people say that a change of line-up could inject a new energy, or a new source of inspiration in a band, which is definitely the case on The Tower. However, Motorpsycho doesn't necessarily need any new inspiration, but Tomas certainly brings in a re-energised sound to the band.
The Tower consist of 10 tracks and starts with the title track 'The Tower', which after a brief, dreamy intro is classic Motorpsycho stuff. Bent's heavy, fuzzy and pulsating bass lines, Snah (Hans Magnus Ryan)'s fuzzy guitar riffs and those beautiful vocals, almost sounding as if they've gone straight back to a 70s classic prog band. From this first track it is instantly clear that Tomas has found his place in the band and his drumming perfectly complements the music. One of the elements I've always loved about Motorpsycho's sound is the bass. Listen to any of their albums and the bass always has a huge prominence, and not just simply playing the rhythm section, but really adding tons to the music and song structures. Check out the middle section of this opening track for example, where things soon erupt in a huge sounding jam, which is just glorious.
Rather than doing a track by track analysis, I'd rather want to focus on a couple of personal album highlights. For example the middle part on the album, with tracks 5 and 6, 'Stardust' and 'In Every Dream Home', which go right back to the in 2001 released Phanerothyme album, where the band continued to experiment with added folk prog sounds using cello, flute and violins into their sound. Here we can hear those elements creeping back into their sound, which provides a nice and calming section right in the middle of The Tower.
'A.S.F.E.' is a classic sounding Motorpsycho track, with great riffs, harmonic vocals and big layers of melody. 'Intrepid Explorer' is a long stretched, psychedelic tinged jam. And the two longest album tracks, 'A Pacific Sonata' and album closer 'Ship of Fools, are both glorious, but in very different aspects. Where 'A Pacific Sonata' is a very slow, almost experimental and avant-garde prog inspired track, 'Ship of Fools' is a grooving Motorpsycho track of epic proportions, bringing The Tower to a powerful end.
So there. I've done it, I finally wrote about my favourite band in the world, which feels like I've done another thing on my bucket list. It's difficult for me to review any Motorpsycho album objectively as I love everything they release, but I can certainly say this is probably in my top 5 favourite Motorpsycho albums they've released to date. It has all the Motorpsycho elements, they go back to their older sounds, either the heavier rock sound or the more folk prog sound. Plus new drummer Tomas fits in perfectly, which makes it a very interesting prospect to see them live now as I've seen Tomas on stage with both Zu and Yodok III, being very impressive on both occasions.
Fans of both heavy rock and more classic prog would absolutely love The Tower and I hope it will be the gateway to new potential fans to dive into the huge back catalogue and explore the greatness this Norwegian band has produced in their long career so far.


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The Best Fest
By Erin
Every year people convene in Fredericton, New Brunswick coming in from around the Maritimes, Canada and beyond to partake in a fun and ever-evolving festival – Harvest Jazz and Blues. Some of Canada's top talent is enjoyed as well as the vocal stylings of folks from the Southern US and even further abroad. 2015 was a sparkling year for the festival with more than 400 musicians and over 150 performances packed into one week – September 15-20. Although I've attended nearly a dozen years of the festival, I'm impressed with how much it has grown. Queen Street in downtown Fredericton was so bustling, you could've mistaken it for Toronto or Montreal. Great vibe.
Top moments:
Watching Tomato Tomato from Saint John, New Brunswick rock out the Hoodoo tent with a decked out old-fashioned washboard instrument. The couple is adorable on and off stage. They embody the Maritime kitchen party. Hear them here: http://tomatotomato.bandcamp.com/releases
Watching Old Man Ludecke from Chester, Nova Scotia (where our cottage is) play a variety of stringed instruments while telling very relatable stories with his lyrics. Katie and I enjoyed the view from the sidelines. All smiles.
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Late night jamming with the Backyard Devils and then getting to be the MC for a few minutes to close the show. This band has crazy great energy!
Seeing Fredericton's own Stephen Lewis who brings a certain Reggie Watts vibe to the crowd – he records himself in snippets in front of the audience then loops it while he plays with it – basically he is the whole band. Got our dance on at 2 shows that he played. Alert – rising star!
Being in the very front row with friends Katie and Seth to witness New Brunswick's now appropriately famous Matt Andersen with the most soulful concert. So much talent. My gosh!
He has a ton of great songs he's written himself, but I still have a favourite cover:
Double dance party with Sugarbomb, a motown revival band playing all of your favourite sing-alongs from the Four Tops to the Supremes. This band is comprised of Fredericton's best performers – all of whom are in other bands of different styles too. With high school friend Liz and a bunch of fun people, we got a dance party started both at the 2pm show and the 10pm show. We perhaps made the waiters struggle a little to move around, but we got people dancing that haven't danced in decades. Go Fredericton!
Plan to be there next year folks! Great times, good music and East Coast charm!


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By Andrew Atkinson racing correspondent fromthehorsesmouth.tips
NICKY Henderson could be set for some 'bear hugs' – if Follow The Bear (12.20) lands the opening race at Aintree on Saturday.
Top veteran trainer Henderson saddles Follow The Bear in the 2 miles 3 furlongs handicap Chase, with J. McGrath up. Trio For Rio (12.20) is also selected each-way by fromthehorsesmouth.tips.
Henderson is also noted in runner Fusil Raffles (3.00) to land the £34,000 winner's prize in the Unibet Elite Hurdle Group 2 race over 1m 7f, with Daryl Jacob in the saddle at Wincanton.
Aintree's meeting, where the going is soft, good to soft in places on the Chase course, Jelski (12.55) beaten favourite last time out, trained by Nigel Twiston-Davies and ridden by Thomas Bellamy, is set to make amends in the Novice Hurdle over 2m 4f, selected by fromthehorsesmouth.tips.
In the Handicap Chase over 1m 7f Charmant, burdened with 11st 12lb (1.30) and Lillington, trained by Colin Tizzard and ridden by Tom Scudamore, is selected each-way by fromthehorsesmouth.tips.
Cepage (2.05) trained by Venetia Williams and ridden by Charlie Deutsch, and Duke Street, trained by Dr R.D. Newland, are selected each-way by fromthehorsesmouth.tips.
In the Pertempts Network Handicap Hurdle over 3m Bialco (2.40) trained by Miss Lucinda Russell and ridden by Blair Campbell (3lb claimer) and Miss Sue Smith trained Rosy World, with T.J. O'Brien up, are each-way selections by fromthehorsesmouth.tips.
Roksana (3.15) is selected by fromthehorsesmouth.tips to get the better of Top Notch in the 2m 4f Handicap Hurdle.
Vulcan Bomber (3.50) selected each-way by fromthehorsesmouth.tips.
WINCANTON gets under starters orders at 12.40 with fromthehorsesmouth.tips selection Fiddlerontheroof, tipped to win, and First Lord De Cuet, selected each-way.
Native Robin (1.15) Danse Idol (1.50) and Empreinte Reconce (1.50) are selected each-way by fromthehorsesmouth.tips.
Colin Tizzard trained Reserve Tank (2.25) with Robbie Power up, is selected by fromthehorsesmouth.tips.
Give Me A Copper (3.35) trained by Paul Nicholls and ridden by Harry Cobden, and White Moon, trained by Colin Tizzard, with Robbie Power up, are each-way selections by fromthehorsesmouth.tips in the Handicap Listed Chase over 3m 1f, with a winner's purse of £34,000.
Jonjo O'Neill saddles Pens Man (4.10) in a wide open NH Flat race over 1m 7f, with Adrian Hesketh up, selected by fromthehorsesmouth.tips.
KELSO fromthehorsesmouth.tips. 12.10: Vamanos. 12.45: Oscar Ceremony. 1.20: Kalaharry (ew). 1.55: Western Rules (ew). 2.30: Ain't My Fault, trained by Miss Linda Russell, is due to get off the mark after finishing second in three career runs, in the Memorial Handicap Chase over 2m 1f.
3.05: Quids In, trained by Donald McCain jnr (ew). 3.40: Excelarator Express.
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Guy Procopio got a taste of the future when Michigan State University hosted a Boy Scout event in 2015. Out of 10,000 participants at the East Lansing, Mich., campus, Procopio, the director of dining services, received 1,400 requests to meet special dietary needs, including a wide spectrum of allergies, gluten intolerance or insensitivity, and other new or unusual hyper-specialized diets.
This dining trend isn't letting up, at least in America: Food allergies in children increased approximately 50% from 1997 to 2011. They now affect one in 13 children in the United States, according to research from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. If severely allergic diners aren't eating in most noncommercial operations already, they will be soon.
As a Type 1 diabetic who has experienced incidents of low blood sugar, Procopio could relate, and he sent staff dietitian Gina Keilen for master training through AllerTrain. The specialization of the American diet is a permanent shift, Keilen believes, and FSDs need to be more ready than ever to cater to new needs in 2018. "I don't see it slowing down anytime soon," she says. "People aren't making this up, and it's here to stay."
Where to draw (and not draw) lines
Allergies were already on Michigan State's radar when the Boy Scouts arrived on campus. In 2014, a freshman reacted to a tiny nut exposure that staff ultimately could not trace.
Although the student's anaphylactic shock was delayed, it did require hospitalization—prompting the dining team to do a reset over spring break and remove peanuts, tree nuts and coconut entirely from the menus at two of its halls.
The team deliberately labeled those dining halls "nut-conscious" rather than "peanut-free," as they're aware that students may, for instance, snack on nuts in their rooms and come to eat without washing their hands. "We really go above and beyond," Procopio says. "But I always shake my head when I see an elementary school call itself peanut-free—there's no such thing. It creates a false sense of security."
Procopio and Keilen also consciously chose not to stock Michigan State's dining locations with EpiPens. "That creates new responsibilities from a medical standpoint," Procopio says. "We all thought it was best that these young adults be vigilant."
At Valparaiso University's main dining center, however, EpiPens are stocked at either end of the building, says John Reid, assistant director of dining and catering. Three years ago, a prospective student at the Valparaiso, Ind., school mistook a peanut butter cookie for a sugar cookie and had a mild reaction. Though his parents took him to the hospital and he was fine, administrators were alarmed.
Valparaiso's general counsel approved the stocking of the EpiPens as part of an official allergic reaction response process. "Our procedure is call 911 first," Reid says. "We will ask you where your EpiPen is. We will administer and guide your hand to inject you. You will go to the hospital come heck or high water."
How to do special stations
When the level of need is high enough, operators have turned to drawing a more physical line, with special stations dedicated to allergic and food-sensitive diners. St. Norbert College in De Pere, Wis., developed its first allergy-friendly station in 2012. The college received partial funding from FARE, the Food Allergy Research & Education organization, which awards matching grants of up to $10,000 for such investments.
Staff put in a year of research and consultation and six months of construction, says Melissa DaPra, St. Norbert's marketplace manager. The resulting station is free of gluten and most of the "big eight" allergens, though it does include controlled use of dairy and soy.
The college surveyed students not only about the mechanics of receiving their food—whether they'd like to preorder via call, email or app, for example—but also about what sorts of cuisine they'd like. "We toured other colleges and they were doing it well, but we stayed away from the lean roasted meats and a side of starch that we saw in other places," DaPra says. "We found these students all want to eat what everyone else is eating: pizzas, chicken wings, typical college foods."
Each of Michigan State's nine dining halls has an allergy-friendly station, and in the past few years they've gone from being open only to those with reported allergies to being open to all. "When they were locked, people weren't going to the manager, and they were missing out," Keilen says. "We made the decision to open them up. There are people who don't really need it who take it now, but we are performing a greater service."
After hiring staff dietitian Patty Anson two years ago, Oklahoma State University opened a special dining concept, The Natural, in 2016. The allergen-friendly, vegetarian station offers all breads free of soy, gluten, egg and milk. Flatbread pizzas, salads and both cold and hot-pressed sandwiches are on offer; a panino of sunbutter with banana is one of the most popular dishes.
Anson's business card is displayed at the station, encouraging those with dietary needs to call her. Bill Moloney, director of university dining services for the Stillwater, Okla., school, says The Natural has been serving about 100 meals a day.
Ready for the next: Low-FODMAP and More
The newest acronym to hit vocabularies: FODMAP, or fermentable oligosaccharides, disaccharides, monosaccharides and polyols. Low-FODMAP diets appear to aid digestion for those with irritable bowel syndrome, and doctors' prescriptions for it are on the rise. These diets avoid foods containing certain sugars and fibers that may cause diarrhea, constipation, gas, bloating and abdominal pain.
This is where it gets tricky for foodservice providers: High-FODMAP foods make up a long list, including lactose; fructose; sugars found in various fruits, vegetables and candies; and fibers found in wheat, onions, garlic, beans and soy milk. "[FODMAP] is coming at us full-force right now," Keilen says.
Another highly specialized diet on operators' radars is Jain cuisine, a vegetarian diet that excludes onions, potatoes, eggplants, garlic and other root vegetables. Oklahoma State was home to an Indian student who was having trouble adhering to the Jain diet last year. He had lost a great deal of weight, and his parents were thinking of bringing him home—until he worked with Ansom, the university's dietitian. Now, he's thriving. "It's one of our success stories in working with international student affairs," she says.
At Valparaiso, Reid sees sesame and corn coming down the pike as problematic menu items. He's wary of the fact that imported sesame oil is often processed in the same overseas facilities that process peanut oil. And he's seen people beginning to avoid both high-fructose corn syrup and corn as a vegetable. While the school isn't prepared to eliminate either ingredient yet, it's pulling back from both in its recipes. "We're probably going to have to reduce or remove them eventually, but in the present time we'll just have them limited," Reid says. "A kid and corn are hard to keep apart."
Diners have chosen schools such as Michigan State because of the dietary accommodations, Keilen says. "Being able to eat safely is a big factor in people picking the university they pick," she says. "You're never going to make everybody happy, but students telling a cook, 'You made my semester for me,' and watching their reaction of tears—it's worth it."


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Mindfulness: Leveraging Neuroscience for Leadership & Performance
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We've talked before about using social media tools to find a job. But usually, that means the Big Three: Facebook, Twitter, and Myspace.
Just kidding! Of course, the (arguably) best site for job search social media is LinkedIn. And it's undoubtedly the best place for explicating posting your resume and qualifications, since you're not likely to have any photos of you drinking nearby, and you have more than 180 characters to describe your job duties.
But what about Pinterest, a newly, wildly popular site for posting "interests," scrap-book style? Reports show that traffic to the site has increased 40-fold over just the last six months, with 11 million hits in just the week of December 17th, according to Business Insider—placing it at about same growth trajectory as Facebook circa 2006.
That's great news for those looking for exposure. But the style of the site, which tends to feature images, may be better suited to those shopping for creative, artistic jobs. That's also because that's the type of employer that a site like Pinterest would attract.
And since Pinterest is well suited, format wise, to visual materials, it's a great place to post a portfolio. It also proves—much better than a line on your resume that you're hip to trends in art and design—that you're actually in the game. You can show interests, influences, and best of all, awareness of your industry. That is, if you're hoping to get hired by a young, hip company that's looking at Pinterest.
So thoughts? Is it gimmicky or savvy to have a job-seeking profile on Pinterest?
Meanwhile, check out a few of the amazing resumes Business Insider found on the site—it may inspire you to think outside the box a bit with your online presence.
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10 Things You Need To Know About Social Media for Your Job Search
Pinterest is Exploding (Business Insider)
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Number 1) I had strep throat thanks to the lovely folks at work who spread it around. So I was exhausted and really not in the shape to do anything but sleep.
Number 2) The photos did not want to upload from my phone. I love when the phone says it has an update and you think it'll make your life easier but it just messes up everything you thought you understood about your phone.
Number 3) Tali'Zorah Vas Normandy. Yep, my kitten was definitely an impediment to accomplishing work on the dollhouse. She was fascinated by the paintbrush and got paint on her paws which freaked me out. I returned the favor by freaking her out and washing her paws with soap and water. She hasn't died yet so I think she'll be okay.
But the goal for this weekend was to start painting and as you can tell from Tali's trouble paint I did.
I started with building the front steps because they had to be wood glued on and I din't want to glue paint to paint. So first step, attach the treads to the steps. Like so:
|Notice my high tech carpentry tools here.
|More very high tech professional grade tools.
|Nicely specific aren't they?
|Painted the sides and front of the bottom step
|You can see the paint a lot easier on this one.
|Snazzy huh?
|See, I don't want the steps to blend into the foundation as much.
|A little dark but still you can see what I did since it contrasts with the raw wood.
Oh no. I got out my brand new paint brush and my special paint that I bought that has primer and paint in one BEHR paint that the Home Depot lady mixed up special for me. She was really great, helped me figure out my colors and decide on a nice pale pale blue for the main body of the house. As you see here:
|The color doesn't pop as much from behind the plexiglas.
But here's another picture of the side of the house. I'm very pleased with this color.
|Isn't it pretty?
Yeah I've got a lot of work. But this is the fun part. No more case building. We're dollhousing again!
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The interest in growing food isn't waning. That's why you'll find lots of information about fruit and vegetable gardening at the Yard, Garden & Patio Show's free seminars. Here's a brief rundown:
Friday, Feb. 18 – Oh, Grow Up! Using Vertical Space in Your Vegetable Garden; Is Backyard Beekeeping for You?; and Seed Starting is Great Fun.
Saturday, Feb. 19 – Solving Problems in the Vegetable Garden Before They Get Started and Year-Round Edibles: Best Growing Techniques.
Sunday, Feb. 20 – Eat Your Landscape; Chickens in Your Backyard; 10 Steps to Your Best Tomato Year Yet; and Gourmet Gardening: Growing Your Own Groceries.