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El MAGICO (Hector Lopez Tesillos) / SONIC ARCHITECTURE / HOPE & FAITH
HARD ROCKIN NEW AGEInteresting vocals in beginning. I like the mixture of hard rock meets new age, kind of different concept here..like the sweeping synths and I'm digging the guitar playing kind of like 80s shredding. And then ending with the acoustic.. This was a cool piece to listen too.. nice job
el magico has some magicI definitely like this track. I didnt know what to expect but to my pleasant surprise i really dug this tune. It invokes etherial thoughts and really reminds me of buckethead's "colma".. really really good. Not so sure the title works for me but thats just one mans opinion. Thank you for sharing.
Up There And BackEl Magico has done it again. The introduction is a long one yet only part of this quality work. How can Hector shred scales no one ever heard of and still stay perfectly balanced and smooth. The ending, like the intro, slips you on and off the roller coaster back to earth without the slightest misstep. What have we just learned from "Hope & Faith? Oh yeah, that is correct. Keep them coming El Magico.
Deixemos a música fluir!É sempre bom estarmos aqui compartilhando nossas criações, nossas músicas. Meus 14 temas que fazem parte do meu CD Sucateando - A Música Sustentável estão disponíveis em 32 plataformas digitais e na CD Baby. Parabéns pelo seu trabalho e vamos deixar a música fluir! Abraço do Brasil.
Sonic imagery at it's best!I love how this song starts out in a time in space and blows wide open just shortly after it beings. Great use of sonic space and varying textures. The combination of acoustic and electronic sounds can prove to be quite a challenge at times and you handed it well!
HOPE & FAIT ReviewThis is track is nice. It has a nice smooth jazzy type of sound in the beginning and transition well into a more hard style rock sound. The selection of instruments and sounds were excellent as well as the sound effects. fGreat work. This track has the potentials for moving up the charts. Looking forward to more from the group.
Unique and outstandig instrumental musicThis music impressed me deeply much. The unusual introduction begins with brilliant sounds inspired by modular syntheziser effects creating a great space in the backround. Powerful drum beat and professionell orchestrated electronical tunes carries the recording. In this arrangement exists also a genuinely well-played e-guitar solo. This extra factor brings additionally power into the music. Well mixed and mastered in appropriation of different music styles. Unconventional sounds and effects brings a hypnotically feel into the music. Hector Lopez (El-magico) is a brilliant composer, guitarist and instrumentalist. The versatile composition and creative passion makes the meaning of this music engaging for me. The recording unleashes the imagination and emotions also with a special distortioned e-guitar sound. Ambitious arrangement full of unconventional sounds bringing hypnotical feel into the music by using midi instrumentation and effects. I´m sure, you will like to add it. Let others know your recommendation.
Strangely goodWeird listening revealing seconds after seconds different layers of flavors. It starts as a Dream Pop with etheral vocals, followed by a guitar crystal clear to which is added other sounds of Hindu sounds. Some kids playing can also be heard. And then, a distorted guitar starts a solo with different effects. To end with some acoustic guitar, some bells and a last woman sigh. Weird as I said but damned efficient. I really like. El Magico must have a huge collection of guitars and a Santana fan.
yesthe piece starts off very nicely and continues in the right direction, the guitar solo is simply spectacular and even the guitar part with effects is divine. you see that you are a great guitarist and that you have technique and inventiveness. I am sure that if you are not already famous soon you will become and I wish you the best. I'd love to hear you play carlos santana on a slow ballad. good luck
Magic MusicYes, at the beginning yours story is very quiet, almost like New Age Music, than slowly becoming more energetic, even dramatic, very expressive and rocking. You can hear there fantastic solo electric guitar. You are from United States, but your origin must be spanish or mexican. I wonder whether you were playing real electric guitar or just pure electronic only... Title "Hope and Faith" is suggesting very positive thoughts of the composer and player man. Please continue your job!
Prezado HectorSempre nos presenteando com palavras de sabedoria e boas músicas que alimentam a alma. Sons suaves meditativos e ao mesmo tempo estimulantes. Agradáveis como música ambiente com um toque de pop, na verdade é uma música para vários ambientes, desde os mais intimistas como também para ambientes públicos. Muito bom !!!
El Magico - Hope & Faith = Majestic BrillianceWOW what can I say that you don't already know. Yes, this is superbly crafted, arrangements that are both intelligent & familiar, the use of multiple Instruments, the KILLER lead break that simply cuts through the song and lifts it to another level is divine. This one song has something for everyone and can be the backdrop to any Movie or TV series. Hauntingly beautiful yet subtle. For me the only way to describe this song is this, it is the Iron Fist in the Velvet Glove.
Magic!Hola Hector, I have no words to express my feelings for your wonderful music dear artist, your sound is very intense like a big strong hug Wonderful vibrations that can make my soul fell happy! Thank you for sharing Abrazo
El MagicoIt's a magical sound..I like very much....my mine become full of peace and I feel so happy listening this kind of music I hope that Hector Lopez could play many other songs for ad in the future
NoEl Magico we just came thru to give you a review on your instrumental then we will get out your way. We wanna start by saying we are open minded artist who love all types a music we just make a certain type. However this instrumental you made is ok but you seem to have gotten outta hand a little. The instrumental starts out great but ends up going all over the place. We think you should remake it, be more patient and actually listen to what your making as if you where someone else. We tend to feel what WE do is always good but isn't. Try this again.


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Bruce spent most of 2008 living in the US and was joined by Alistair later in the year for a month-long road trip that included hiking in some of the most spectacular parts of the country. Scroll down to read:
- An introduction to Zion National Park in Utah, home to some of the best day walks anywhere
- Track notes for an overnight walk to Diamond Lake in Colorado's Rocky Mountains
- A feature article on our road trip.
Some time around June 1844, Isaac Behunin must have started to wonder if joining the new religion of Mormonism was such a good idea.
Behunin had been a bodyguard for the movement's founder and leader, Joseph Smith, and had just learned of Smith's death at the hands of a mob in prison. And that was just the start of Behunin's troubles. He and his family fled persecution through four states for 17 years before eventually finding safety in a narrow canyon in the harsh Utah desert. In 1863, he built a cabin and named the place Zion, an ancient Hebrew word for a place of peace and refuge.
Behunin sold his farm for 200 bushels of corn in 1872, but his legacy lives on in one of America's most spectacular national parks. Zion National Park, declared in 1919, is 60,000 hectares of towering cliffs, knife-edge ridges, jumbled peaks and hidden beauty spots.
The heart of the park is Zion Canyon, which is less than 1km wide and has only one road. The remote Kolob Canyons, located about 50km to the north, attract more hardened adventurers.
Zion Canyon can be approached from the south through the town of Springdale, or from the east through the 1.7km long Zion-Mt Carmel Tunnel, one of the engineering marvels of the world when it was completed in 1930. The two roads meet at Zion Junction, the furthest private vehicles are allowed inside the canyon (at least in the peak visitor season from April to October). From there visitors hop on the Zion shuttle, a fleet of gas-powered buses that trundle at intervels of no more than a few minutes, stopping at eight points of interest to pick up and drop off hikers and sightseers.
The road follows the snaking Virgin River, which, over roughly 250 million years, carved Zion's breathtaking scenery, and gives life to animals including bighorn sheep and a handful of mountain lions, almost 300 types of birds and more than 900 plant species. Mother nature has packed all that life, the remarkable landforms and a diversity of environments – in short, a whole lot of really interesting stuff – into a very small space. Which makes it heaven for anyone with a love of wild nature and a thirst for adventure.
Zion is home to two of the best day hikes anywhere in the world: Angel's Landing and the Narrows.
Angels Landing is a jaw-dropping spine of rock that juts into the canyon and can be scaled on an 8km return trip that will take about four hours. The track scales the canyon wall on a series of switchbacks, culminating in a series of 21 hairpin bends carved into the cliffs that catapult you to Scout Lookout. From here the track traverses the narrow fin of Angel's Landing, climbing steeply with dizzying drop-offs on both sides. In places the trail is barely more than a metre wide and several hundred metres above the canyon floor, the bushwalking equivalent of a high-wire trapeze act. Those who make it to the top are rewarded with incredible views in all directions.
To experience Zion from a very different perspective, try the Narrows. Where the canyon becomes too narrow for cars, a track winds its way alongside the Virgin River until the cliff walls close in so much there isn't even room for a walking track. From here there is only one way forward: through the river.
The water is rarely more than knee-deep and there are stretches of sand and boulders that provide spots for a rest, or just to take in the incredible surroundings. At Wall Street, 4km upstream, the river is framed by sheer cliffs over 300m high; anyone with inflated ideas about the position of humanity in the grand scheme of things should be sent here.
The Narrows can also be traversed on a one-way overnight trip, starting at the northern trailhead at Chamberlain's Ranch. This track requires careful preparation and a permit. If you intend to tackle the Narrows in either one day or two, be sure to check weather conditions before heading out; flash floods occur at any time of year, particularly in the monsoon season from July-August. And they can be deadly.
There are several options for hikers who want to carry a tent, including the Trans-Park Connector, which links the park's northern and southern sections in a four-day trek. The most popular backcountry trip is the 23km West Rim Trail, which starts at Lava Point and finishes in Zion Canyon, descending via the Angels Landing trail.
The towering cliffs of Zion are, unsurprisingly, a Mecca for rock-climbers. There are epic big wall routes on Angels Landing, the Great White Throne, the Watchman and the West Temple. There are more big wall and free climbing routes in the Kolob Canyons, also the starting point for probably America's best-known canyoning route, the Subway, which involves three basic rappels to reach a sculpted canyon that preserves dinosaur tracks.
Cycling and horse riding are allowed inside the canyon and so is kayaking, but only when the Virgin River runs above 140 cubic feet per second, which happens on one or two days a year, during the spring snowmelt or after a summer storm.
Getting there: Take a flight to Las Vegas (it's about $3500 for a return ticket from Sydney), hire a car and hit Interstate 15, the highway that connects Vegas with Utah's capital, Salt Lake City. Highway 9 branches off to the east just north of the Arizona border and takes you to Springdale. There is no public transport access.
When to go: the peak visitor season is April-October. Try to avoid the height of summer (July-August) when the daytime temperature is regularly in the high-30s. Winter is relatively mild but storms can last several days and roads can be icy.
Fees and permits: A seven-day park pass for private vehicles costs $US25. Permits are required for overnight backcountry trips and can be obtained from the visitor's centre. $US10 covers two walkers.
Where to stay: Camp inside the canyon at Watchman or South campgrounds. Bookings can be made at Watchman from April-October, phone 877-444-6777 or book online at recreation.gov. For a bit more luxury try Zion Lodge (phone 1-888-297-2757). There are plenty of accommodation options at Springdale just outside the park entrance.
Supplies: Springdale is on the doorstep of the park and has everything you'll need, from pizzas to outdoor gear.
More info: Lonely Planet's Zion & Bryce Canyon National Parks is an excellent introduction. The park visitor centre has a range of books and hiking guides including Hiking Zion and Bryce Canyon National Parks by Erik Molvar and Tamara Martin. At the park entrance you'll get a free map. On the web try the official parks service site.
Canyon Overlook
1.6km return, 45 minutes
Starting at the eastern end of the Zion-Mt Carmel Tunnel, climb around and over rocks to a lookout over the Zion Canyon. A fun family walk. Start (very) early to watch the rising sun paint orange the canyon's massive cliffs.
Northgate Peaks Trail
7.2km return, 2 hours
An easy track in Kolob Canyons with wildflowers and views to the distant Zion Canyon.
The Narrows
11km (approx) return, 3-6 hours
The time and distance depend on how far you want to go up the Virgin River and how long you like to spend contemplating the gigantic cliffs that seem to swallow the river and the hikers in it. Expect to get wet, at least to the thighs.
Angels Landing
8km return, 4.5 hours
A steady and spectacular climb to Scout Lookout precedes the spine-tingling ascent up this narrow prow of sandstone. A classic.
Observation Point
13km return, 5.5 hours
Another steep climb rewarded with incredible views. Ascend through Echo Canyon to the canyon rim, then stroll to Observation Point, 650m above the Virgin River and almost 200m above Angels Landing, which juts out from the canyon wall opposite.
West Rim Trail
23km one-way, two days
Zion's premier overnight experience, hiking from Lava Point to a choice of spectacular cliff-top campsites. On day two it's a steep descent into Zion Canyon.
Trans-park connector
Four days
Start at Lee Pass and head south, emerging four days later at Zion Lodge (take some pocket money for an ice-cream!). Also pack plenty of water.
* Contact the backcountry desk at the Zion Visitor Centre for up-to-date trail and weather information and to book permits for overnight trips.
TRACK NOTES: DIAMOND LAKE (2 DAYS, 11.6km)
The Indian Peaks Wilderness covers 30,000 hectares of saw-toothed ridges and beautiful forests at the southern end of the Rocky Mountains in Colorado. The area includes almost 50 lakes, and Diamond Lake is one of the most accessible, providing an easy introduction to the Rockies. The lake is at 3335 metres above sea level – high enough to have an impact if you have just landed from Australia and haven't spent any time getting used to the thinner air, as Alistair discovered.
Day 1: Fourth of July trailhead to Diamond Lake (5.8km, 2.5 hours)
From the car park at the Fourth of July Trailhead follow the Arapahu Trail as it climbs gently through attractive spruce forest. In summer this area is alive with wildflowers of all colours – the displays here revealed by the melting winter snow are nationally renowned. Squirrels and chipmunks are also common.
After 1km a track junction is reached, turn left following the sign to Diamond Lake. The track follows the northern side of the valley of the North Fork of Middle Boulder Creek, with views across the valley to Mt Neva (3905m) and its ridgeline. A waterfall that plunges into the valley flows from Diamond Lake on the other side.
It is a gradual descent of about another kilometer to the creek, which is more impressive than some rivers in Australia. The creek is crossed on an attractive wooden bridge and the area is worth exploring for an impressive waterfall and some delightful cascades.
From the creek the track takes a big U-turn and heads back along the southern edge of the valley, descending gradually through more spruce forest. As it approaches the lake the track crosses some open meadows – these can be damp underfoot but are home to more beautiful wildflower displays; wooden boardwalks protect the most delicate – to reach a fork in the trail just short of Diamond Lake. The right fork leads to the lake, the left continues for another 4km to join the Devils Thumb trail near Jasper Lake.
The lake is in a beautiful setting nestled in a glacial cirque basin, flanked by steep cliffs and delightful forest. There is also good fishing for trout, if you're into that kind of thing.
There are 10 designated campsites around the lake, with the first reserved for groups. The sites are all excellent and in picturesque settings not far from the lake edge. Bears inhabit the Rockies – put all food in a plastic bag and hang it in a tree 100 metres from camp overnight.
Day 2: Diamond Lake to Fourth of July trailhead (5.8km, 2.5 hours)
Retrace the same trail back to the car park.
The trailhead is reached via the town of Nederland, 25km west of Boulder. From there take Country Road 130 then Country Road 111 to the car park. Pick up a permit at the national parks centre in Boulder on your way through. This is a multi-day walk and you will need appropriate equipment and supplies; make sure you check with the rangers that you have everything you need before you head out.
The Rockies offer virtually endless hiking and sightseeing opportunities.
Boulder is the outdoor capital of Colorado. If you're in Denver, Outdoor World has everything you need in a somewhat bizarre setting for Australian visitors – the shop is decorated with dozens of stuffed native animals, including a raccoon that models the store's wares on the sunglasses counter.
The Boulder Ranger District office is at 2140 Yarmouth St, Boulder.
Phone: 303-541-2500.
Feature article by Alistair that appeared in Melbourne's Herald Sun newspaper in January 2008
THE look on the security guard's face said it all: we weren't welcome here. After three weeks walking and camping in America's badlands, we just weren't the type of people they wanted on their tables at this Las Vegas hotel. Either that, or our inflatable dinosaur put them off.
In a good old-fashioned American road trip that involved several weeks of roughing it, Las Vegas was admittedly an unusual choice for the one night in what can loosely be termed civilisation. But in the middle of a desert and on the main highway, it's kind of hard to avoid.
I had flown to the US to meet by twin brother, who had been working in Denver for the previous six months. We had friends in San Francisco and a month to get there, and in between lay some of the most spectacular scenery in America and, indeed, the world. And we had an inflatable dinosaur.
Or, to be more precise, my brother had the dinosaur, which I had given him as a joke Kris Kringle present the year before. It had since become his unofficial mascot and travelling companion to wild and wonderful locations around the globe. During our trip, T-Rex was photographed atop mountain peaks, on the edge of giant chasms, in narrow, twisted gorges, beside serene lakes and at the slot machines in the Golden Nugget hotel and casino – at least until he was given his marching orders by a security guard.
Our starting point, Denver, provided a quick introduction to life in the United States – roads lined by fast food chain restaurant after fast food chain restaurant (from McDonald's to Popeye's, In-n-Out Burgers, A&W All-American Food, K-Bob's Family Steakhouse and Good Times Burgers and Frozen Custard) are patrolled by cars of a size that in Australia you would pay to see crush normal-sized cars (or hire car, a sedan, was classed as a "compact"). The mile-high city doesn't have much else to offer tourists, its most notable feature was the overpowering smell of the local dog food factory.
But behind Denver is the Rocky Mountains. The Rockies stretch for almost 5000km from Canada to New Mexico, but for many visitors travel the gateway to the mountains is Boulder, Colorado, which is just 50km north of Denver. Picking up camping gear at an outdoor store with a gun department and filled with dead wildlife (a stuffed raccoon was perched on the sunglasses counter wearing the merchandise) and our hire car in central Denver – occasionally remembering to drive on the right side of the road – we made our way to Boulder and on to the start of a hike to a lake perched high in the hills.
The walk was breathtaking and our timing was good; there were wildflowers everywhere. We passed through surprisingly beautiful pine forest (it still looked like a plantation, but somehow it fit here) and an unexpected waterfall before arriving at the lake shore, where we pitched our tent, stringing our food up from a distant tree to avoid bear attack.
The lake was about 3500 metres above sea level – not terribly high by world standards but higher than I had ever been, and a lot higher than where I was about two days' earlier – that is, Melbourne. Flying at 8000 metres is not, it turns out, sufficient acclimatisation for a trip to altitude, and I woke up with an eye-splitting headache and feeling like I was about to die. Between bouts of vomiting I squeezed off a few photos of the lake at sunrise (well, when would I be there again?), then my brother dragged me back down to the car. Fortunately, a day in bed in more oxygen-rich air had me ready to hit the road.
Our route led south then west, through the open Colorado plains and the afternoon thunderstorms that were apparently normal for this time of year. The first significant stop was at Mesa Verde National Park, which preserves the ancient cliff dwellings off the Pueblo people, the ancestors of the American Indians. They spent 700 years perfecting villages built into sheer cliffs (which they scaled each day to farm on the plains above), then moved out for reasons no one can explain.
From there our travel route took us west into southern Utah and a landscape I recognised instantly – from Road Runner cartoons (we even saw a coyote, although disappointingly it wasn't attempting to fly off a cliff in some contraption comprising a rocket, sail and an anvil).
There are a string of national parks here that demand inspection: Arches (home to more than 2000 natural arches, including the world's longest), Canyonlands, Capital Reef, Bryce Canyon and Zion, as well Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, the last place in the continental US to be mapped and the site of spectacular slot canyons.
Each of the parks deserves its own article, collectively they offer a grand vision of wild nature, somewhat unexpected find in the middle of the US. Zion was my favourite, a narrow sandstone canyon framed by sheer cliffs over 300 metres high. A host of walking tracks start at the canyon floor, including two of the best day hikes anywhere in the world, Angels Landing and The Narrows. The Angels Landing track scales a series of switch-backs then crosses a knife-edge ridge which is barely more than a metre wide and hundreds of metres above the canyon floor. The Narrows track – well, there isn't a track. You just walk up the river beneath the jaw-dropping cliffs.
Continuing east from Zion required a major detour, zig-zagging back east to go around a giant roadblock known as the Grand Canyon. There isn't much left to say about this wonder of the world. Suffice to say, it's huge. Even standing on the cliff edge, it's hard to grasp the canyon's sheer size: 446km long, up to 29km wide and 1.6km deep.
The detour took us past Monument Valley. If you haven't heard of it, you have definitely seen it; the giant mesas rising from the flat Arizona desert have been the backdrop in just about every western movie ever filmed.
The road from the Grand Canyon to California heads straight through Las Vegas, where we were welcomed back to populated America by billboards promoting "Girls, Girls, Girls: Sexy Librarians", "24-Hour Nude Shopping" and grinning photos of small-claims lawyers holding bags with dollar signs on them. The centre of town was just as subtle: a 400-metre long TV screen showing images of the American flag, the constitution and declaration of independence accompanied by a blaring soundtrack of the national anthem. This stirring display of patriotism had a beggar punching the air and shouting "Go USA!". He's living the American dream.
Sadly, we had to leave Las Vegas behind to continue west into California, where the desert continues for a surprisingly long time, almost all the way to the coast. We passed giant wind farms that would give an orange-bellied parrot a heart attack to arrive in San Francisco, a cosmopolitan city that could be in Australia. Except for all the American flags and the International House of Pancakes. And the dinosaurs.

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Bob Dorough began his career "as a composer, arranger and singer in the booming New York jazz scene of the '50s and '60s before he became the musical keystone of Schoolhouse Rock!" He passed away Monday afternoon at 94.
Bob was an amazing guy with an infectious creative spirit; he will be greatly missed. We were lucky enough to meet him a few times, and he never ceased to make us smile and laugh in his presence. He was also the kind of guy who could seriously rock a bright orange belt… which is a rarity in and of itself. :)
Rest in peace, Mr. Dorough. You really LIVED the life you were given, that's for sure.
To learn more about Bob Dorough's life, death and legacy, here's NPR Music's obituary for him.
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Bethesda: Dreamtiger & Other Tails
Jedd Beaudoin02 Jan 2012
Ohio quintet is at its best when it plays it soft, quiet.
Straight outta Akron, this female-fronted quintet unleashes a five-song, 22-minute EP that deftly demonstrates why Bethesda has garnered such high acclaim in its home state. Dreamtiger's opening track, "A Song for the Peasant Farmer", displays vocalist Shanna Delaney's unique phrasing and the unique interplay between her and her bandmates, guitarists Eric Ling and Jesse Sloan, bassist Dan Corby, drummer Justin Rife. "Oh, How We Crane Our Throats!" is as whimsical and memorable as its title, while "Homage" may be the prettiest track here. Curiously, the band seems at its strongest when focusing on mellower material, though "Upon This Rock" and the closing "Dreamtiger" are hardly disappointing.


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Adidas Expected to Land World-Record Manchester United Kit Deal Ahead of NikeApril 30, 2014
German sportswear company Adidas is reportedly in line to secure a world-record kit deal with Manchester United worth £600 million, beating off competition including American behemoth Nike.
Wayne Veysey reports the news on Goal.com:
Adidas is in pole position to secure what is expected to be a landmark kit deal with Manchester United worth a staggering £600 million, Goal understands.
The German sports manufacturer has emerged as the frontrunner to clinch a world-record agreement with the Premier League champions ahead of rivals Nike, Puma and Warrior.
Nike are currently the kit sponsors at the Old Trafford club. However, the £25.4 million-a-year deal that began in 2002 is due to expire in June 2015, and a six-month deal granting the Oregon-based company exclusive negotiating rights ended in 2013.
It seems that Adidas have managed to outbid Nike and others to secure the huge deal, and if the reports are true, it would make it the most expensive kit deal ever—by some distance.
While the length of any proposed deal is yet unknown, it is unlikely to be any longer than 10 years. That means the proposal would be worth at least £60 million per year, which almost doubles the next highest contract worldwide.
Real Madrid's £31 million-a-year deal with Adidas is currently the world's most expensive deal. Recently renewed in 2012, the deal will continue until the end of the 2019/20 season, per Sports Pro.
Barcelona currently sit second in terms of kit sponsorship, receiving £27 million a year from Nike until 2018, per Sporting Intelligence.
United's Premier league rivals Arsenal recently announced a deal with Puma which starts on July 1 and will be worth £30 million a year, as reported by Bleacher Report UK:
Meanwhile, Liverpool's current deal with Warrior—which began in June 2012 and runs until 2018—is worth £25 million a year, as reported by Andy Hunter in the Guardian.
However, United are not to be outdone. If the rumoured deal goes through, they would become far and away the highest earners from kit sponsorship in the world.
The news shows the continued commercial power of the United brand around the world, a factor which has not been affected by the club's poor form this season, which currently sees them lying seventh in the Premier League.
With the Manchester outfit in need of a total squad overhaul, the deal with Adidas could prove very valuable both in terms of funds and as a representation of the club's stature in the world game.
While it may take them some time to reach the top of the pile again in terms of quality on the field, there is no doubt about their commercial appeal worldwide, and indeed the value of the Premier League as well.


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Ah man, I feel you. My life is not as f**ked as yours, but the ending of the year for my was the biggest shock that I had in a while. Maybe if I share it would make you feel better (doesn't do it for me hearing about other people's misfortune but it's good to share).As you might have heard I broke up with the lady I was in a relationship with for a year and a half. In retrospect, I admit that it was the right thing to do as we would have to break up eventually because we had totally different goals in life. I wanted marriage, a family and to consider having children, she was very career-focused, didn't believe in marriage and combining an intense career with raising children. Also we had quite different approaches to raising children. Despite the fact I acknowledge the relationship has reached a breaking point, I still think today that perhaps I was an idiot because I was unable to break up with her despite not being okay with her choices in life. But the relationship was really fun and enjoyable while it lasted; it just didn't lead anywhere; which I guess made me quite bitter, cold and somewhat unhappy and I think ultimately lead to her being unhappy and dumping me.The second plan that I had for the year came crashing down; I planned to study in the country of my ex and live with her for a year. Deep inside I guess something made me feel it's not really going to happen; which made me irresponsible and so I screwed up my visa request documents and got my visa rejected; leading me to have no choice but postpone my studies till next year.Now I'm left in my country, working in a reasonably fun job, earning a nice wage. Had two dates, both of which ended in failure. I could elaborate more if you want to hear. Still keeping my hopes up and optimistic. Girls on dating sites are total shit. I don't understand it. There were girl who gave me likes but didn't respond to my messages. WTF? Why did you "like" me then? The vast majority of girls that I messaged didn't respond. And it's weird. I'm quite a handsome, nice guy.Then there were the few ones who responded to some of my messages, then disappeared. What the hell, girls? Why did you talk to me in the first place? At least have the courage to say "I found someone else" or something. Then there was the one bitch who said "intrigue me". I said "okay" and told her this and that, and asked her some questions about herself. Then she said "sorry, that's not interesting". Well, f**k you then! I'm having a conversation with you, I'm not here to entertain you! ugh. Such garbage.
As low as you guys got shafted (and believe me I feel for you both) at least you were given the chance to experience romance or relationships. I have no such luck in my life. I'm the quintessential outcast of society. 36 years old and still have no-one to share anything with. Never given the chance. At all. And believe me 2015 was the worst I felt as my bodily functions were screaming for me to get it on with a woman. All I could tell myself was this: "Not going to happen body, deal with it. The women don't see you in that way. They never have and can't be bothered to do-so now. You're a loser. Just like the f@#ked up, broken down, outdated school system wanted you to be." Yeah... I'm glad I'm not a military dictator or a corrupt leader cause then everyones' heads would roll Other then that, the other thing that is f@#king stupid about 2015 is we still don't have hover conversion for cars, boards, etc. or even Mr Fusion to permanently retire all those outdated fossil fuels we're still (unfortunately) using. We should have had those a looooong time ago.
Yeah, that's another problem with the online dating scene--you're not the only one who's experienced it, brother, we feel ya. There are a lotta crazies and flakes on dating websites cause there's no easy way to filter 'em out, that's the problem :/
Dude, and this is probably going to sound wrong because there's no way for it to sound right but females always have a list of criteria for guys even if they aren't models so here it is..(as fucked up as that sounds.)One thing that I noticed that bugs me is big chicks constantly taking these uber close up pics of their faces trying to purposely leave their bodies out of the pic. It just looks dumb and you can tell what their doing.
Or taking pics with super hot skinny friends!
Why are you messing with women right now man? I think you should work on getting yourself back together first before trying to get with some leeching bitch that doesn't give a fuck about you or your well being. Let's face it. It's 2016 now and people are more ignorant than ever. These dirty whores don't give a damn what they do to you and how they treat you. They are attention mongers and will do whatever it takes to get it. I skimmed the replies to this thread and saw something about fat girls. Please don't date a fatty. If you can take the time out of your busy, hard life and take care of your body, then you should at least get to be with someone who isn't a walking piece of grotesque excuse for a human being.
Tips for online dating(/ dating in general):- Decide the sort of person/ parameters you're willing to compromise/ not going in. So many people say they can't find what they want (online) but they don't know what they want.- Avoid people who don't know what they want (unless they're your kids etc) as a general note- If you add a woman and she accepts, wait 60 seconds prior to initiating conversation (it's more casual and not so in her face) there'll be plenty of time for conversation if you're both willing. - Always ask for pictures within a reasonable amount of time given the individual situation (each being different). The betting minimum is 3 photos where a person can clearly be seen.- Not every woman will have scantily clad or topless photos online, don't expect it.- The sort of photos someone puts up can tell you a lot about a person. - Selfies taken from high altitude often hide excess weight. - Not all women are fucked up, but you get randoms online due to:•Loose canons (real people)•Hacked accounts (a random using an existing person's account) •People looking for a random hookup/ shag who will never say it in those words•The fact you could be talking to a sicko fuck, dude using a woman's pics (nobody knows who they're really talking to online until a meeting is organised)- You will find randoms, because you wouldn't normally necessarily meet these people in real life.- Beware hackers/ scammers, anyone who basically asks you for money and unless someone is foreign, bad grammar = good indication of a false profile. (Those sites are often funded by people who scam the general populous, why does anyone think they're "free"?)- You have to sift through a lot of shit to find your gold. - Expect nothing (1): even if someone adds you online, flirts, or 'likes' you there's no guarantee it will lead to anything. - Expect nothing (2): even if you meet up with a woman, she seems keen and you hook up etc, you have no idea how many guys she's currently seeing and/ or sleeping with- Expect nothing (3): even if you 1 & 2 happen and you sleep with a woman, there's no guarantee anything will happen out of that (again unless discussed and trust is established, you have no idea how many guys she's seeing)- Expect nothing (4): even if 1-3 happen and you have a relationship but it doesn't work out, that's not the fault of using online, that's just life - a harsh mistress at times, at other times a loving overseer. - Trust is important, don't date someone you don't trust/ believe you can trust. Unfortunately since it takes a while to build, the first few months (or relevant period of time) it needs to be instinctual.- Trust your instincts, inconsistency is fickleness' ugly cousin on the dating field and beyond. - Your heart is important, but don't forget to listen to your head - your head is smarter.- If you're only in it for the pussy, disregard most of the above points but stay clean and keep your genitals out of harm's way and you'll be a winner'!. From what I've seen it is possible to find one's suitor online. I even know people who've built successful marriages or gotten to the stage of engagement (still going).Best of luck in 2016 all.
Oh, that's funny, I can't believe you noticed it too - quite a lot of girls in my country too putting up "over 6 feet (1.80 m) tall" as a condition for men they're looking for. WTF? Why do you even care so much about a man's height? I mean, it's ridiculous. I understand if you're picky about a man's physique. But height? Most guys don't grow that high! And you're girls! You're all 5.2 - 5.6 anyway, why is that important?
Darkmanx, I would ask myself is some online dime is on some stuck up bs, you have to wonder if there's nothing strange on the outside then what's going on on the inside for her to be online and not taken by the man of her dreams? Sometimes it's what people don't say that will tell you all.


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It all started with that crazy shade of green paint. House planner Jack Thomasson admits he had to deal with sideways glances when painters applied the first coat. But interior decorator Linda Woodrum knew better. She ignored the naysayers and followed her gut. "I really felt a connection to the trees outside," she says of her inspiration for the color choice.
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The bed lends drama to the bold yet dreamy sleeping space. Standout features include the padded headboard with nailhead trim and the faux canopy, created by painting a square of ceiling bright white and attaching sheer linen fabric to each corner of the wood-framed space.
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Only the finest would do for this luxurious space. Silk is the fabric of choice for bedding, cord-trimmed shams and bolster pillows. "There are so many different textures and combinations of the creamy white," adds Linda. "Linens, silks, sheers and painted woods make it very rich in an understated way."
Blooms in View
A bouquet of white lilies at the foot of the bed adds its own subtle fragrance. The flower-filled vase rests in a silver serving tray atop a nailhead-trimmed bench. In the background, a trio of mixed-media paintings by A. Krauss lends a tropical twist.
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"The seating area was about using that great little space to its best advantage and adding more fun things to the mix," says Linda of the elegant, sunlit space that overlooks the backyard and vineyard. Formal furnishings, tulip bouquets and a whimsical, crystal bead-bedecked chandelier add to the glamorous vibe.
The Outside In
A spot designed for the daydreamer! The sitting room's accessories – Damask-print pillows, glass-topped tables and aged iron and aluminum garden lamps – lend an organic element to the space.
A Quiet Classic
A formal side chair with caned backrest and creamy seat cover is the perfect spot to sit and watch the clouds roll by.
Eye on Eclectic
The riveting on an old zinc table mimics the pattern of nailhead trim found on the headboard and bench. It holds a treasure trove of books and enticing reading material.
Hide and Seek
The media cabinet – a dresser, deck and upper cabinet with bifold doors – provides both storage for clothing or linens and a happy home for a flat-screen TV.


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Hopefully by now you have realized that getting engaged isn't all about the ring. However many women have been known to ruin that iconic romantic moment when he is proposing just by their reaction or lack there of once they see the ring. That moment when you realize that the ring he is slipping on your finger, may not be quite what you expected it to be, can throw you off balance real quick. Of coarse, if your soon to be hubby went shoe shopping for you, and he came back with shoes that not even a hobo would wear, … Read More →
10 Tips for Traveling with Jewelry No matter where you are going you need to be sure of your surroundings. Traveling can be one of the most dangerous voyages you take if there are some serious sparklers on you. As you scramble to pack your essentials remember these tips before your next escourgeon. Although many traveling experts recommend leaving your most expensive jewelry pieces at home in a secure place, this doesn't always want to be the option foe some people. 1. Use secured vault or the two-key control safety deposit in a hotel. Although it may not seem like the … Read More →
The Newest Trend: Baby Teeth Jewelry The next big thing for new moms out there is baby teeth jewelry! If you aren't courageous enough to wear your child's teeth around your neck, now you have the option to wear cloned sterling silver or gold teeth pendants! ABC News just released a news article about this new trend. Jackie Kaufman is the proud owner of Rock My World shop on Etsy.com. She has had over 100 orders placed and expects more to come. It is a modern take on bronze baby shoes. The price for a baby tooth necklace ranges, but … Read More →
How to Know if Your Metal Jewelry is Real We all know that the jewelry business can be quite the market to get tricked into spending a large amount of money. Don't be fooled by the shinyness or the affordable price. Make sure you know your knowledge and DO YOUR RESEARCH prior to purchasing an item. This is no April Fool's joke you need to know your jewelry before you make any type of purchase, large or small. Lets start off with silver. Silver is a low priced metal which usually means being cloned is unlikely. Today according to a … Read More →
Do you know the difference between platinum and palladium? If not, that's okay – here is a guide to help you decide what metal is right for your engagement ring. Which Engagement Ring Metal is Better for Your Taste? Platinum: This is a rare, natural white metal that's known for its strength and purity. Platinum is typically 95-percent pure. Platinum's density makes it very durable, so it will keep your diamond or other gemstone nice and secure. It's also hypoallergenic so it won't irritate your sensitive skin. When platinum scratches, very little metal lost, so your ring will endure years … Read More →
Gemstones come in so many different shapes, sizes, colors and cuts. It's hard not to fall in love with the vibrant hues and sparkle of these natural treasures. So, if you have a ring that features a gorgeous gem, you're going to want to make sure it's secure in it's setting. You can have a professional jeweler take care of a loose gemstone for you, but it's not too difficult to actually do it on your own. Here's how: How to Set a Loose Gemstone Measure the size of the loose gemstone you want to set. Figure out the gemstones' … Read More →
Platinum seems to be the top choice among brides for their engagement rings lately. But there's a good reason for this. Sure, it may be a little more pricy than other metal options, but it is definitely worth the extra cash. Not sure if this metal is right for you? Let us help you decide. Top 5 Reasons to Choose a Platinum Engagement Ring Shiny, shimmery and silky: White metal is a current favorite because it goes with virtually anything. Plus, it has a gorgeous shine and silky finish that you won't find with white gold or sterling silver. A … Read More →
These days, it's not enough to get your future hubby just some plain old ring. No, now you have to get creative with your wedding band choices. I mean, you don't want your man to be stuck with some drab ring for as long as you both shall live now, do you? Check out these 4 wedding band trends that the love of your life will be proud to wear! Top 4 Men's Wedding Band Trends of 2012 Personalized Wedding Bands. Don't just go for the typical gold one-size-fits-all wedding band. Every man is different. Does your guy spend … Read More →
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Having trouble deciding what metal to use for your engagement ring? Maybe you can be swayed with a few little facts about platinum. Top 5 Reasons to Choose Platinum Engagement Rings 1 White metal goes with just about anything that you have in your closet. It gives off an incredible shine and silky polish that you won't find with other metals. Compare platinum to white gold and sterling silver – you can definitely tell the difference. 2 Platinum will never lose its shine and color like some other metals. This makes it perfect for wedding and engagement rings that you want to last a lifetime. … Read More →


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Brave New World: Victoria Beckham Launches Ecommerce
Shopping for Victoria Beckham's clothing and accessories just got easier. The designer today unveiled a redesigned website that allows customers from all over the world to shop online.
While the previous incarnation of VictoriaBeckham.com was the digital home for Beckham's lookbooks, the new one offers the option to either "Look" at her body of work or to "Shop" some of her pieces. The first offering on the website includes pieces Beckham hand-selected from her Spring 2013 collection, as well as a few pieces from past collections, touted as "Icons," reissued in limited editions and new colorways.
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The website has a clean aesthetic, which Beckham told WWD is meant to reflect the aesthetic of the clothing. She even shot some of the images in the "Look" section of the site herself.
"There's a cool, edgy rawness to it — and that's very much how I wanted it to look," she said. "I've kept it real. It's very relatable. I didn't want the images to be super glossy and retouched — I find that quite an old-fashioned approach. It's very honest. That's why people respond to the brand in the way that they do."
Evidence suggests customers will respond to the new site positively, too. About 20 percent of the brand's sales come from other ecommerce retailers, and hopes are that the new site will be able to match those numbers within a year.
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Rhode Island on Saturday adopted a law legalizing same-sex civil unions. The week before, New York became the sixth American state to allow the marriage of two men or two women. Twenty-nine states have passed constitutional amendments banning homosexuals from marrying. Proponents and opponents of same-sex marriage are struggling to define the very meaning of marriage.
Four-year-old Ian was adopted at birth by Dan Gallagher and Peter Shearer, homosexuals who have lived together in what they describe as a loving relationship for 14 years. Gallagher explains his understanding of marriage. "For me, it?s the outward expression of a commitment between two people; that the couple then has a vested interest in expressing their feeling toward each other, and showing that to others," he said.
Gays and lesbians celebrated passage of New York?s gay marriage law with an impromptu rendition of a 1964 pop song, Chapel of Love.
Ali Annunziato plans to marry her female partner next year. "I am going to enjoy my civil liberty as a woman to get married to a woman because I can and because I am in love and I should be able to do that," she said.
Many religious institutions, however, oppose gay marriage. New York?s Roman Catholic bishops issued a statement saying society must regain a true understanding of the meaning and the place of marriage. Monsignor Kieran Harrington, vicar of communications for the Brooklyn Diocese, says the state should not be the arbiter of who loves whom and what affection is.
"The concern of the state should be procreation, the bringing in of children into the world and to ensure that those children are raised in stable families. That?s the role of the state, because that?s the benefit to the state. That?s why the state confers benefits to married couples," he said.
Dan Gallagher and Peter Shearer say they try to provide Ian with a loving and stable home. Both say homosexual couples deserve such rights as health benefits, visitation and inheritance rights. But Shearer does not believe children are the primary criterion for marriage, noting that even some heterosexual couples cannot have any. "Me wearing a wedding ring to work and people knowing that I?m gay, it changes their understanding of what gay couples are from what may be an unfair bias to something that?s more reality based. I think it can actually lead to greater tolerance, so it actually even promotes a more civil society," he said.
New York?s Catholic bishops said in their statement that the church will always treat its homosexual brothers and sisters with respect, dignity and love. But Monsignor Harrington says gay marriage represents a further erosion of the institution of marriage that is already troubled by widespread divorce, cohabitation, children born out of wedlock and, indeed, sexual scandals within the church itself. He says failure of the state to maintain the ideal standard of marriage is a mistake.
"I think we can hold the ideal as, ?this is what we should be holding up as the ideal, this is what the state should be supporting, and then there can be other circumstances that can be less than ideal, and the state can sometimes recognize that there are less than ideal states [circumstances]," he said.
President Barack Obama spoke recently at a White House reception for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Pride Month. "You're fighting for the idea that everyone ought to be treated equally and everybody deserves to be able to live and love as they see fit," he said.
What the president did not say is that he supports same sex civil unions, but not gay marriage. Political observers say he could risk alienating many voters by favoring gay marriage.
People on both sides of the issue agree that Ian deserves a loving home. The difficulty is reconciling the definition of marriage. The religious view of many is that marriage has throughout history been a place where the miracle of life takes place. Proponents of gay marriage say recognition of homosexual love represents social progress.


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The Affordable Care Act (ACA) made history by expanding health insurance to thousands of New Yorkers for the first time. However, it left insurance companies in charge of our healthcare system. Also, even with the ACA, over 1,000,000 New York residents are still uninsured.
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The hands-on Vorbeck Brothers look to 2017 as a great opportunity to expand their Manhattan Cafe catering business.
Since purchasing Manhattan Cafe in October of 2014, the three brothers have grown from 80 transactions per day to 400 per day with 25% of their business coming from the catering side. Manhattan Cafe specializes in business lunch, but offers breakfast as well. Located at 320 S. Wilmington Street in downtown Raleigh, North Carolina, they are open Monday through Saturday from 7:00am till 2:00pm.
Nate Vorbeck, the eldest brother at 36, is a 2004 graduate of The University of Central Florida, Rosen School of Hospitality. His first jobs were with Hilton Hotels, Crown Plaza and Harper's. Nate was most recently a Managing Partner with Tripps Restaurant in the Raleigh area from 2009 until December 2015 when he joined his brothers at Manhattan Cafe.
Casey Vorbeck, 32, also a graduate of UCF Rosen School of Hospitality in 2006, began his career with Tijuana Flats Burrito Co. in that year. With the goal of opening a restaurant that would include all three brothers, Casey left Tijuana Flats in December 2013 and set out to find a location somewhere in The Triangle. He found what they were looking for in October 2014 and purchased Manhattan Cafe that month.
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"I'm ten years old, but I'll beat his ass!"
"I don't know who Old Block is, but Chip is definitely one of his sons."
"You ruined my page you bastards!"
"Sounds like somebody has a chip on their shoulder."
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Chip is a short form of the name William. It is often taken on by underachievers who fail to grow into a name eight letters long. This is often due to the daunting expectations of their father, Old Block. The original Old Block was a philosopher during the Age of Enlightenment who worked as Voltaire's editor for the novella Candide. Old Block, or as some call him, O.B. Wan Kenobie, was well versed in the metaphysical tenets of French enlightenment thinkers, who ripped off most of their ideas from Star Wars movies. These ideas included, but were not limited to, telekinesis, mind control, and of course, The Force.
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Chip was heavily influenced by his father during his early years, due to the fact that his mother died giving birth to him and six other boys, who together were the first sextuplets to survive natural childbirth in History. William Block adopted the name Chip because he looked the most like Old Block out of the seven boys. He attempted to be a great philosopher like his father, but failed the qualifying exams for entrance into the University at Nice. After failing to live up to his father's expectations, he started having fits of depression and developed a strong dependence on cognac. He moved to Reims and fell in love with a whore who gave him three children, and chlamydia. His children grew up to be beggars on the streets of Assissi. The youngest of the three died when he was run over by a horse-drawn carriage. The eldest two, Calvin and Hobbes, became inbred homosexuals and were the first subjects of a cloning experiment conducted by none other than Pope Gregory IV. The cloned "offspring" were sent to America in an attempt to overthrow the strongest democratic power in the world so the Illuminati and Black Royalty could once again rule the world. The plan failed though, as the cloned Calvin and Hobbes ended up in San Francisco dancing in a Burlesque Show called "Chippendales". Neither produced any more offspring, considering the fact that they, like their cloning agents, were inbred homosexuals.
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Encouraging Bear, or as he was known by the American frontiersmen, "Chip", was the spiritual advisor to Crazy Horse. Chip was a very wise man who helped Crazy Horse attain mental clarity and advised him to take on the Federal Government with bows and arrows. Before Chip's counselling, Crazy Horse was known as Relatively Sane Horse, but after he declared war on the US Federal Government, it became quite clear that he was, in fact, crazy. Chip thought it wasn't fair that they should have to move onto a reservation and open a casino, because he was a devout Mormon and didn't believe in gambling. Both Chip and Crazy Horse met their demise at the wrong end of a government standard issue rifle. They are buried on sacred Lakota land in South Lakota, which is currently covered by a shopping mall in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
Chip Douglas was born William Wallace, but after his father was killed in the Vietnam War and his mother remarried to Fredrick Douglas, he adopted his current surname. He attended school as long as it was compulsory, but his main interest was always watching television. He would one day realize his dream and take on a career as a cable man. Chip, or C.D. as his friends know him, is known to be somewhat psychotic and even stalker-esque, but if you befriend him, he will give you all of the pay channels for free (including porn). Chip doesn't only want to be your best friend, Chip is your best friend. If you are lucky enough to have him as your Cable Guy, you don't have to worry about downloading embedded viruses and Trojans when you download "16 hott cum shot girls" from Limewire onto your PC. With him as a friend, you can watch porn like normal people, on the pay channels, but this way you can do it for free.
Chip is the father in law of legendary race car driver Ricky Bobby. The only thing he ever did right was make a hot daughter, Karlee. His grandson Walker threw his War medals off a bridge, and his other Grandson, T.R. is jacked up on Mountain Dew constantly. Not much else is known about him, except that he has a bum leg that smells funny. According to his age, we can conjecture that he was invovled in World War II. Since his leg is hurt, we can also assume that he was on the beaches of Sicily fighting the Amazons from the Isle of Lesbos. The battle on the beaches of Sicily was the most important of Dubya-Dubya II and that is where we assume Chip's war medals were earned.


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Issue: 33 No.1
Autumn 2018
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ReSPA has organized 6 Annual Conferences, with the last one being organized completely by the ReSPA team. It was the first time that ReSPA held its conference in its premises. The Sixth Annual Conference was a two-day event which took place on the premises of ReSPA in Danilovgrad, and at the Ministry of Culture in Cetinje, Montenegro. The Conference focused on "Good Governance through Participative Democracy and Client Oriented Public Administration". The vent consisted of plenary sessions and a Round Table. The main plenary sessions took place in Danilovgrad, and the Round table with the presence of the ministers in charge of public administration reform and high level officials from the public administrations of the Western Balkans.
It gathered alongside the representatives of public servants from the Western Balkan Countries, Intergovernmental organizations, foreign organizations, EU institutions and ministers and ambassadors from the respected ReSPA member countries. It has highlighted some of the most valuable regional (Western Balkan), EU examples and also from the intergovernmental worldwide perspectives (UN).
The two days conference highlighted a range of good practice initiatives and systems in Public Administration in the Western Balkans. Particularly relevant are efficient and effective Public Service delivery systems and how the obstacles have been overcome.
The main conclusions which were drawn during the conference are:
- Participative democracy is the main tool how to ensure good governance in the process of EU Integration;
- All eight principles of good governance are equally important. In particular it was highlighted the efficiency, citizens participation in the decision making process, inclusiveness, and last but not least effective public services delivery;
- The public administration of the countries of the Western Balkan and wider, should be more open to the citizens and businesses while delivering public services;
- Client oriented administration and other aspects of the well functioning of the public administration shall be encouraged by EU and other regional initiatives (ReSPA);
Some of the recommendations that were made during the conference include:
- Promote a role model of collaborative governance and innovative use of ICT technologies in the WB countries
- Capacity building for innovative PA reforms


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Metal Mesh Covered Studio in Bangkok, Thailand
The building resembles a blade, longer than it is wide with a cathedral-like peak at the top of it. Consisting of 3 1/2 floors, the main floor holds the company's stock, the second floor is designated for assembling the bags and the creative design studio is located on the third floor with a mezzanine intended for resting and relaxation.
The space is narrow due to a large tree in the front yard providing shading, cooling, privacy and beautiful natural view. It's high gable roof deflects the suns heat with a large glass window in the same shape adding aesthetic quality and natural lighting.
A variety of metal meshes are used as the main material for the collage facade. The decision to use metal mesh is inspired by Ta-Tha-Ta brand identity. Their variety of handbags and backpacks are water-resistant and eco-friendly with a mesh-like surface.
The variation patterns of mesh on the exterior and the large tree outfront of the building are perfect examples of showcasing the brands identity.
The interior design is mainly white with natural wood furnishings and accents combined with natural plants placed throughout the spaces. The narrow rooms, natural elements and large windows resemble a greenhouse inspiring creative growth with both an energizing and relaxed feel to the environment.


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Boswell Science and Technology CenterRibbon Cutting Ceremony Program
One cheerful "Einstein" and a "mad scientist" held open the doors to the new Boswell Science and Technology Center, welcoming guests and staff to explore the hallways of scientific discovery at The King's Academy.
On August 13, 2018, more than 300 guests and staff members toured the pristine classrooms, laboratories and offices of The King's Academy's newest investment in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) studies.
The Boswell Center includes three life science laboratories, a chemistry/physics laboratory, four flexible-design STEM classrooms and four offices. Funding for the $2.7 million project came from gifts from parents, grandparents, alumni, and friends of the school. The building is named in honor of the lead gift from 1995 King's alum Holly (Loveland) and John Boswell of Palm Beach Gardens. The Chemistry/Physics laboratory is named in recognition of a major gift from Jan Smith of Sewall's Point; the Life Sciences laboratory is named in recognition of a significant gift from Mr. Raul and Dr. Jill Rodila of Palm Beach Gardens; and other naming opportunities are available.
At the ribbon-cutting ceremony, donors were invited to share their sentiments on the Boswell Center and what it meant to their families, who are deeply involved with the school. Randal L. Martin, president of The King's Academy, thanked everyone who contributed to the successful opening, just in time for the beginning of the 2018-19 school year, and his staff, who will teach the next generations of scientists, mathematicians and engineers.
"To our headmaster Doug Raines and our faculty and staff, thanks for the hard work and a brilliant strategy that has elevated The King's Academy among the elite schools in Florida," Martin said. "Doug and his faculty's accomplishments are long and so fun to list, including a National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence award, a nationally-distinguished STEM program, a 91 percent passing rate by AP students, a bursting-at-the-seams Explore elementary gifted program, tremendous percentage gains in the number of National Merit honorees, six thriving academic tracks with options in business, Pre-Law, STEM, sports medicine, the Conservatory, and Christian ministry; and from the Class of 2019 – six seniors with SAT scores over 1500 and 16 students with SAT or ACT-equivalents over 1400."
Construction began on the Boswell Center in September 2017. It was designed by Randolph Hansen of InterPlan Architects, Inc., and was built by Hedrick Brothers Construction.
ABOUT THE KING'S ACADEMY: Located at 8401 Belvedere Rd. in West Palm Beach, The King's Academy is a National Blue Ribbon, Christian school serving more than 1,400 students from preschool through 12th grade, and is accredited by AdvancEd, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, the Association of Christian Schools International, and the Florida Association of Christian Colleges and Schools. The King's Academy serves students and their families across Palm Beach County, Florida, at its campus at Belvedere Road and Sansbury's Way in West Palm Beach and its satellite preschool campuses in Boynton Beach, Greenacres, Loxahatchee/Wellington, Palm Beach Gardens, and Royal Palm Beach. More information about The King's Academy is available at www.TKA.net.


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Quick Facts Of Ozuna
Celebrated Name Ozuna Age 27 Years Nick Name Ozuna Birth Name Juan Carlos Ozuna Rosado Birth Date 1992-03-13 Gender Male Profession Singer Birth Nation United States Place Of Birth San Juan, Puerto Rico Mother Yomary Rosado Marrero Height 1.65 m Weight 60 kg Nationality Puerto Rico Eye Color Brown Hair Color Black Ethnicity Multiracial Horoscope Pisces Net Worth $3 Million Sexual Orientation Straight
One of the Puerto Rican reggaeton and Latin trap singer is Juan Carlos Ozuna Rosado who is famous as Ozuna. His album "Aura" was released on August 24, 2018, through VP Records, Dimelo VI Distribution and Sony Music Latin featuring collaborations with J Balvin, Akon, Cardi B, and Romeo Santos. He has released many hit numbers. Ozuna is currently on the 29-date Aura Tour across the United States in support of the album, which began on September 7 in Atlanta.
Famous For
- Being a great singer.
Ozuna's Early Life
Ozuna's real name is Juan Carlos Ozuna Rosado. He was born on 13 March 1992 at San Juan, Puerto Rico, U.S. He was born to a Dominican father and a Puerto Rican mother. His mother name is Yomary Rosado Marrero. He grew up in a very poor family background. He was raised by his grandparents. When he was three, his father was murdered. His mother was not financially stable.
Regarding his education, he attended a college in New York City in 2000's decade.
Ozuna's Body Features
Ozuna's has got a very attractive and hot body. His height is 1.65 m and weight is 60 kg. His hair color is black and the eye color is brown. He has a balanced and healthy body. With his charming face, he gains a lot of attention from viewers. His other body measurement will be updated soon.
Ozuna's Career
- At the age of thirteen, he began to write songs.
- In 2012, he made his debut with the song named 'Imaginando'.
- In 2014, he signed a recording contract with Golden Family Records and began to publish his songs on YouTube.
- In 2017, he released his album named 'Odisea' and other many singles as "Dile Que Tu Me Quieres", "Después de las 12″,"Tu Foto" and so on.
- In 2018, he released his album named 'Aura'.
- He debuted at number seven on the US Billboard 200 with 49,000 album-equivalent units (including 7,000 pure album sales). It is the biggest sales week of 2018 for a Latin album.
Ozuna's Awards and Nomination
In 2017, he won the category of Best Breakthrough Artist at the Premios Juventud. At the 2018 iHeartRadio Music Awards, he won the category of Best New Latin Award. He became the 2018 Billboard Music Award Top Latin Artist of the Year winner and the Billboard Latin Music Award Artist of the Year.
Ozuna's Personal Life
Ozuna is a married man. He is married to Taina Marie Meléndez. He has a daughter named Sophia Ozuna Melendez and a son named Jacob Andres Ozuna Melendez. The couple is living a happy and peaceful life together and there is no any sign of separation between them. They are enjoying their life fully.
Net Worth
Ozuna's net worth is estimated at $ 3 Million. He is earning a good amount of money from his career. His salary is not revealed yet and will be updated soon but there is no doubt in the mind of his follower that he is earning a considerable amount of salary from his career work. He s satisfied with his earning.
Did You Know?
- His songs and remixes take the leading places in hit parades and charts of Latin American music.
- He found great inspiration for his musical career in his college.
- He worked with Musicologo.


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|The (second) Nobel Prize diploma of Marie Skłodowska-Curie from 1911 (Source: Wikimedia)
Tuesday, 10 June 2014
Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions: training in writing applications
The European Commission, in collaboration with the Research Executive Agency, provided a web-streamed training on Tuesday 10 June 2014 from 2 to 6 p.m. (CET). With the help of this, you can learn a lot about writing your Individual Fellowship or COFUND application. The video and the slides are available from here.
Tuesday, 3 June 2014
From the panopticon to the streets: a couple of days in Bratislava / Pozsony / Pressburg
What do the students concentrate on while sitting in the classroom? What do we really learn in the school? Experts say that in many cases, a "hidden curriculum" is more important during our school years than the facts and explanations we seem to learn… The Scollons in their book entitled Nexus Analysis: Discourse and the emerging internet claim that the traditional classroom is like a panopticon: the students are mainly passive viewer-listeners who are not expected to share their ideas or be creative. Instead, they are expected to learn and reproduce what they have heard or read while preparing for the classes. When they "discuss", they seem to speak about the topic of the course but many times, implicitly, the emphasis is on their personal status in the school… As the authors write about a university seminar:
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More than 8 million tonnes of plastics ends up in the world's oceans every year.
According to the United Nations, more than 80% of all litter in the oceans is plastic, and we dump the equivalent of one garbage truck of plastic in the water every single minute.
The statistics are startling enough, but it's the images of turtles ensnared in discarded plastic; or whales dead on a beach with a stomach full of plastic waste, or penguins living on an island of plastic debris that really hammer home the extent of the problem.
The Baltic Sea around Finland's coast might not be plagued with plastic the way other seas and oceans are, but it's still an issue.
"It is a problem in the sense that you find plastics everywhere. You can still see it in the Baltic when you find micro plastics in water samples" says Professor Marko Reinikainen, Director of the Tvärminne Zoological Station near Hanko, where scientists study marine ecology in the Baltic.
Speaking by phone from Greece, Professor Reinikainen says the scale of the problem in the Mediterranean is much more severe.
"I realised in Greece it's a whole different magnitude of problem here. I was just snorkeling and you can see the plastic, see just how bad it is. I think we are more aware of it in many countries around the Baltic Sea, and we have good practice for handling our garbage, and globally speaking it's comparatively small problem in the Baltics" he explains.
Plastic waste isn't biodegradable. So it floats on the surface as debris, or sinks to the bottom of the sea. Over time, pieces of plastic are ground down smaller and smaller until they enter the food chain when fish and other marine life ingest the micro plastics.
"I guess you could find some bacteria that can degrade it, but they wouldn't occur in nature" says Reinikainen.
Restaurant Plastic
Single use plastics from restaurants and bars have been highlighted as particular contributor to the plastic waste problem. That's things like straws, lids, plates or cutlery which are used by one customer once, then discarded.
Countries and individual companies are tackling the problem.
France passed a law which comes into force in 2020, to ensure that plates, cutlery and cups are made of materials that are biologically sourced, and able to be composted.
In the UK, McDonald's uses 1.8 million plastic straws every day, and recently announced they would replace them with biodegradable paper straws by 2019, after a customer campaign.
But McDonald's Finland has no plans to follow their UK counterpart's example.
"We are very much interested in what is going on in the UK, and we are watching how UK customers are taking it, and hopefully we can look into it in the future" says Heli Ryhänen, from McDonald's Finland.
"I think our customers in Finland, they are interested in moves like this. They are expecting companies to make such moves. Let's see how it develops when we get the first results from the UK" she tells News Now Finland.
Finnish Fast Food Response
While McDonald's in Finland might not be rushing to replace their plastic straws with paper straws, their fast food rivals at Hesburger have already made some impressive progress to cut down on plastic waste.
"We are concerned about the growing amount of plastic waste that ends up in the environment. For years our policy has been to give out straws and lids only upon request" says Hesburger spokesperson Heini Santos.
The Finnish restaurant chain also uses biodegradable cups made of corn for their smoothies, and wooden sticks for stirring coffee.
"This spring we removed all straws from the condiment stations in our restaurants. We are actively looking to replace plastic straws with a more ecological substitute, and we have already tested cardboard straws in our restaurants in the Turku area" she says.
Hesburger started operations in 1980, and now has nearly 270 restaurants in Finland, with operations in nine other countries including Estonia, Germany and Iran. The company's commitment to being environmentally friendly doesn't just stop at the single use plastics. Staff uniform shirts are made from recycled plastic, and fabric waste from the textile industry; and staff aprons are made of cloth that can be recycled to last a quarter of a century.
"We put solar panels on the roof of all new restaurant buildings, and also install them in older restaurants. We use wind energy and geothermal heating, offer free charging stations for electric cars […] and we fully compensate the remaining carbon footpring of three of our products" Heini Santos tells News Now Finland.
Bars And Restaurants Drop Plastic
If you order a drink at a Scandic hotel in Finland this summer, you might see a sign that explains the company is doing away with plastic straws and stirrers. They'll save an estimated 1.3 million plastic straws, and 120,000 cocktail sticks each year.
And Radisson Blu hotels are doing the same. Starting in March they replaced plastic straws with biodegradable corn starch versions.
But not all Finnish restaurants and bars are making the switch away from plastic.
The Royal Ravintola group has dozens of well-known restaurants and bars in its portfolio, like Hanko Sushi, Sandro, Teatteri and Strindberg, and is still figuring out its strategy.
"We are also looking into either replacing or giving up on the plastic straws" says marketing director Joonas Mäkilä, although they have made some in-roads already.
"We have replaced plastic straws in Löyly to paper and biodegradable options, and we will continue to look into our other [properties] as well" he says, adding that in general, the group's restaurants have a wider environmental strategy in place covering everything from green energy to waste management.
Cleaning Up Sea Plastic
With Finnish restaurants, bars and hotels now realising the waste hazards of single use plastics in their operations, there is some hope that the amount of plastic waste ending up in the Baltic Sea decreases.
The Blastic Project is keeping a close watch on sea litter levels, and works with organisations that run clean-up campaigns.
Their research shows that 62% of beach litter in Sweden, Finland, Estonia and Latvia is plastics. The organisation highlights international cooperation around the Baltic region, to put in place legislation and monitoring to prevent further plastic waste going into the sea.
"Reducing plastic litter in the marine environment is our common mission and we can all make small choices to prevent littering" Balstic advises on their website.
"The easiest way is to avoid unnecessary use of plastic in packaging, clothing and everyday cosmetics. It is also important to reuse and recycle plastic items and prevent their entry to the environment".


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I was sooo sad when I realised my time was coming to an end at Inspired Blueprints, so I decided to reapply. I tried so hard on my DT application layout, seriously that one layout took me FIVE hours which is massive for me! I was saying to my girlfriends, I really don't think I'll get in as there are always so many beautiful layouts in the gallery and there are so many talented people out there....but guess what? They picked me again! :)
I am very pleased, and proud of myself, and glad I made the decision to try again. I can't show you my application layout just yet, but will just as soon as it is released here.
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Dairy calves are removed from their mothers after birth. In California, thousands end up at Mendes Calf Ranch. On any given day, 12,000 calves are housed in crates so tiny they can barely turn around. The Animal Legal Defense Fund (ALDF) has filed a complaint in Tulare County's Superior Court that the treatment of these calves is in violation of state anti-cruelty laws, which requires all animals be provided adequate exercise space.
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