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Police say three people suffered burns in the explosion, which was reported Wednesday morning.
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Former Ulster and Ireland centre Paddy Wallace hopes to inspire seven to 13-year-olds in achieving their full potential in rugby.
Since hanging up his boots at the end of the season he has –with the support of Tesco – set up a rugby academy and currently is hosting summer camps designed to educate youngsters in the skills and lifestyle required to play the game at the top level.
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Wettest April on record for Perth
Rainfall - record high: The city received 153.6 mm of rainfall in April on 13 rain days compared with the average of 44 mm on 7 days. This was Perth's wettest April since records commenced in 1876. The previous highest rainfall for April on record was 148.8 mm in 1926. The wettest day in April 2008 was on the 6th when 58.6 mm was recorded, which was the fourth wettest April day in Perth on record and the wettest day in Perth in 6 years, since the 69.6 mm on 17 April 2002. Last April, Perth registered a total rainfall of 76.4 mm on 6 days.
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Mean daily minimum temperature - below average: Perth's mean daily minimum temperature in April was 12.5°C, compared with the average of 13.6°C. Daily minima ranged from a cool 7.0°C on the 21st to a mild 18.5°C on the 8th.
*Lowest maximum temperature recorded on 19th and 21st.
Climate of Perth in May
Cold days in May: On average Perth has one cold day when the maximum temperature is 15°C or lower. The greatest number of such days was three in 1936. The most recent cold day Perth recorded in May was 11.5°C on 23 May 1995, the coldest May day on record for Perth.
Latest 30°C day of the season: On average, Perth experiences a maximum temperature of 30°C or higher in May in six years out of ten. The latest 30°C day in the autumn season occurred on 9 May 1962, with 30.0°C.
Latest 32°C day of the season: Hot days are very rare in May with only one in every ten years on average. The latest maximum temperature of 32°C or greater occurred on 3 May 1907, with 32.2°C.
Note: Official Perth observations have been recorded at several different sites with varying instrumentation over the years, and these changes can affect the continuity of the climate record. For the current Perth (Mount Lawley) site, the most significant changes of this kind relate to temperature and rain days. For that reason, current mean temperature and rain day data quoted here are based only on readings from the Perth (Mount Lawley) site, which commenced observations in 1993. Sunshine recordings are from Perth Airport and for similar reasons current means use only Perth Airport data, which commenced in 1993.


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Taken from a live training event presented by Dr. Donna Beegle of Communication Across Barriers, the Breaking Poverty Barriers to Equal Justice Training Program is now available to stream from our website, and the accompanying materials are available free of charge to eligible organizations across the country.
Since the firm began, Lindquist has realized how instrumental pro bono work can be in improving our communities. That's why every one of our attorneys participates in pro bono work every year. It's a tradition we're proud of, and one we have upheld from day one.
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We know the legal profession enjoys a unique role in the community, and that we have the skills and ability to provide services for the disadvantaged and to promote the public interest in ways that no other profession can. The Leonard E. Lindquist Pro Bono Award, established by our firm in 1996, is presented annually for exemplary pro bono efforts.
Each year, the Minnesota Bar Association recognizes lawyers who provide 50 hours or more of pro bono legal services (free legal services to low-income persons) with the honor of the North Star Award. Lindquist is proud of our lawyers who earned this honor in 2015.
In 1995, the American Bar Association (ABA), recognizing the growing issue of unmet legal needs for the poor and disadvantaged across the country, challenged the nation's larger law firms to contribute a percentage of their attorneys' billable hours to pro bono work.
We accepted the ABA Law Firm Pro Bono Challenge (now the Law Firm Pro Bono Challenge). We pledged our best efforts to ensure that we annually contribute, at a minimum, an amount of time equal to three percent of the firm's total billable hours to pro bono work. Our most significant step, one that sets us apart from other larger law firms, was to develop a Pro Bono policy that establishes an expectation that each partner, associate, and paralegal in all of our markets, Twin Cities, Denver and Sioux Falls, will participate in this fundamental aspect of the firm's culture.
Since 1997, we have met and exceeded our goal with 100 percent participation by our partners, associates and paralegals. Our firm-wide commitment to pro bono work is in keeping with our tradition of full participation in the community.
The Breaking Poverty Barriers to Equal Justice training aims to help make sense of the questions legal volunteers face by helping attorneys better understand the life circumstances and day-to-day challenges of their clients from poverty.
This resource consists of two hours of streaming video and some written companion materials. It is free to legal services nonprofits, and available for a one-time fee of $125 to courts and state agencies.
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Bruno Mars finds break-up song hard
BRUNO MARS finds it tough to sing his break-up anthem When I Was Your Man – because he's still in love.
It's just like bleeding.
The crooner wrote the smash when he thought he was splitting up with model Jessica Caban, 30.
But the couple stayed together, and Bruno, 27, told Rolling Stone: "I'm bringing up all these old emotions again when I sing it.
"It's just like bleeding."
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Flint Children's Museum 'Messy Art Tuesday' and More Fun Days
The Flint Children's Museum is closed on Monday, but it's rockin' for kids of all ages the other six days of the week. The Flint Children's Museum features over 40 "hands-on" educational and fun exhibits every day, plus plenty of special activities.
Tomorrow is "messy art Tuesday" where you can learn to make play-dough and do "squish-painting". Thursdays are "music maker" days, "Fairy Tales" on Friday, and Sundays spotlight science activities.
The Flint Children's Museum is located at 1602 University Ave., Flint, a couple of blocks east of Kettering University. It is a great place for field trips and birthday parties, and you don't have to tell the kids that they will probably learn something while they are there.
For a detailed calendar of events at the Flint Children's Museum, visit www.flintchildrensmuseum.org or call (810) 767-5437.
There is a small admission charge, $6 per person. It's just $4 per person if you bring a group. Call or check the web site for information on groups.


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Wolfsburg paper says Man Utd have put in concrete offer for Ricardo Rodriguez
Do Manchester United need another left back?
Unlikely, considering Luke Shaw arrived at Old Trafford for big money earlier this summer, but there are suggestions that Patrice Evra could be moved on and Louis van Gaal does like young players…
Swiss left back Ricardo Rodriguez impressed during the World Cup, just after playing 34 games for Wolfsburg in the Bundesliga.
Today, local paper Wolfsburger Allgemeine report that Manchester United have made a "concrete offer" for Ricardo Rodriguez.
A number of big clubs were interested in Rodriguez, but Manchester United are the first side to make their move.
Ricardo Rodriguez was hugely impressive for Switzerland in their second round World Cup defeat to Argentina.
The 21-year-old won possession in the defensive third (11) vs Argentina more times than any other player has in a World Cup 2014 game.
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Dragon found themselves in a pickle a few months back. They had crafted a fresh pair of shades to share with the world, but they needed a face to fit them. The sunglasses were named The Mansfield after Jayne Mansfield, the '60s sex icon with medallion blonde hair and a body that could make even a priest faint. The face for The Mansfield could be nothing less than perfect. And so Dragon held an open audition on Instagram in pursuit of flawless women. They were looking for Miss Mansfield.
It's been a long road, but like many lengthy drives, the scenery has been astounding. Who could've guessed that there are so many beautiful girls out there? The charming path has lead the Miss Mansfield search to a junction with eight angelic finalists. But cruel is competition and ten of these girls are not Miss Mansfield. One, however, is. And you have to tell us who.
You can vote here. As if a fairytale, Miss Mansfield's likeness will teleport from Instagram pixels to printed ink. She will truly be the face of The Mansfield sunglasses, even appearing in an ad in SURFING Magazine. As an additional part of her prize, Miss Mansfield will get to live a day in the life of a Dragon Girl. We're not entirely sure what a Dragon Girl is, but we'd surmise she's a mix of Khaleesi from Game of Thrones and Jayne Mansfield. And that sounds sexy.—SURFING Magazine


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Bill would 'unite' Great Lakes for funding purposes
WASHINGTON – Great Lakes harbors and shipping channels could get a significant boost in federal funding thanks to a compromise water resources bill that the House approved Tuesday and that appears destined to become law.
Under the bill, the Great Lakes will be treated as a unified ecosystem that will compete with other water bodies nationwide for funding for dredging and waterway maintenance. Previously, every Great Lakes port and shipping channel had to compete individually for maintenance money, pitting them against each other in the quest for funds.
"This bill gives us significant leverage" to compete for funding to clean up Great Lakes waterways, said Rep. Brian Higgins, a Buffalo Democrat who pushed for the change. "And the more leverage you have, the better."
In addition, the bill will increase spending in the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund, funded by a tax charged to shippers who use ports and harbors, and will dedicate 10 percent of its funding to the Great Lakes. The legislation also boosts efforts to keep the nation's dams safe and significantly bolsters federal efforts to fight the invasive Asian carp.
Called the Water Resources Reform and Development Act, the measure is a must-pass game plan for federal spending on water infrastructure.
The $12.3 billion measure is much smaller than the $23.3 billion bill passed in 2007 that it replaces, but it won bipartisan support for better targeting resources to the projects that need them, passing by an overwhelming 412-4 margin. The Senate is expected to pass the bill later this week.
Despite lower overall levels of funding, local lawmakers from both parties said the measure was especially beneficial to upstate New York, given its emphasis on Great Lakes programs.
Sen. Kirsten E. Gillibrand, D-N.Y., authored the sections of the bill setting aside at least 10 percent of the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund for the Great Lakes. She said the additional money could be used to dredge and maintain small harbors throughout the Great Lakes that have been neglected due to a lack of funding for the Army Corps of Engineers.
"We need to make key investments to strengthen our local ports and harbors so we are making the most of their potential to attract businesses and support new jobs, and grow our economy," said Gillibrand, a member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee.
Rep. Tom Reed, R-Corning, said the increased Great Lakes funding would particularly benefit small harbors such as those in Dunkirk and Barcelona, although the entire Great Lakes navigation system will benefit as well. "By helping to improve infrastructure, we're really helping to support jobs, United States trade and our global competitiveness," Reed said.
In addition, the legislation includes $70 million in new funding for dam safety programs, a measure pushed by Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-N.Y.
"Hundreds of upstate dams are vulnerable to flooding and this legislation will accelerate emergency action plans to protect nearby communities in case of a breach," Schumer said.
The bill also includes several provisions aimed at preventing the invasive Asian carp from entering the Great Lakes and destroying the existing fishery. The bill calls for the closure of locks in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area to keep the fish from spreading there and, thanks to a provision authored by Gillibrand, orders the Army Corps of Engineers to take emergency measures if necessary to stop any imminent threat from the invading fish.
"The spread of Asian carp must be stopped before permanently disturbing the natural ecosystem," Gillibrand said.
Despite its popularity among members of both parties, the legislation drew opposition from fiscally conservative groups such as Taxpayers for Common Sense, which said the measure didn't do enough to control wasteful spending. Adam Kolton, executive director of the National Wildlife Federation, also criticized the bill, saying: "Provisions in this bill undermine how we sort out the beneficial projects from the boondoggles."
But House conservatives noted that the measure includes no "earmarks," or set-asides for particular lawmakers, and that it features changes that should guarantee that the bill's money is better spent.
The bill "includes major reforms that will increase transparency, accountability and oversight in reviewing and prioritizing future resource and development activities," said Rep. Chris Collins, R-Clarence. "Properly maintaining our nation's ports and waterways will allow our nation to increase global trade and competitiveness, stimulating our economy and creating jobs."
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I've seen all sorts of "review copies" out of HarperCollins and Houghton Mifflin over the years. In my mind an Advance Reading Copy (ARC) is the first edition gatherings perfect bound (glued into paper wraps) rather than case-bound into the hardcover form. In modern terms (the digital age), there is no difficulty in changing the text in the few weeks or perhaps months between when the ARC is sent out for comment and when the first edition is printed, so it is not unusual to have changes between the two. It used to be (back in the day of setting type in blocks for printing) that there was no difference at all between the review copy and the first edition, as there was not time to reset anything between the two.
The above is just my opinion, though. There is no hard-and-fast definition for ARC. It can mean either a proof or galley copy sent out for comment, or a first edition sent out early to allow the book to be read and reviewed by the time the book becomes publicly available. I have seen ARCs that specifically state on the wraps that they are not the final text to be published.
ABC for Book Collectors by John Carter and Nicolas Barker, now in 8th edition, is an excellent resource for terminology such as this. It says for Advance Copy: "...are normally either final proofs or the first sheets to be gathered of the main run...." So it doesn't call one out as preferred over the other either.
It does say that a Review Copy is usually a first edition copy with a slip laid in or some other marking on it (no mention of proof's being sent as a Review Copy.)
It also says for Proofs that "Whereas the bibliographical distinction between wrappered final proofs and Advance Copies is significant, the physical differences are often slight, or non-existent."
ABC is a great reference (and even a great read, as there are a lot of tongue-in-cheek references or in-jokes scattered throughout), and significant portions of the book are self-referential - for example, the Paste-Down Endpaper is labeled as such, so you know exactly what one is.


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Pakistani Taliban Chief Hakimullah Mehsud — responsible for planning strikes against the United States and killing U.S. troops — was killed by a U.S. drone strike in North Waziristan Agency, Pakistani security forces and Pakistani officials confirmed to numerous news agencies on Friday.
U.S. Counterterrorism officials told TheBlaze that they are not releasing information on the drone strike or confirming one way or another on the death of Mehsud, as the situation is still fluid on the ground.
A Pakistani official, however, who spoke with TheBlaze, said the terrorist leader was on his way to the town of Danda Darpakhel, near Miranshah, the largest city in North Waziriztan, when he was hit by the CIA drone.
Meshud was calling a "meeting with other (Tehreek-e-Taliban) commanders to discuss a peace strategy talks with the Pakistani government," the Pakistani official said. "When he reached his house in Darpakhel area a U.S. drone hit his vehicle."
He was seriously injured after the attack and was rushed to Miranshah Hospital but died from his injuries after he arrived.
Mehsud, who was head of the Tehreek-e-Taliban (TTP) since he took over the group in 2009, had been involved in the planning and killing of U.S. and Afghan military personnel in Eastern Afghanistan.
In early October, U.S. military officials in Afghanistan confirmed the capture of Latif Mehsud, a secondary commander in Hakimullah's organization. Latif is not related but has the same common last name.
"We've been plagued in Eastern Afghanistan by the TTP for some time," said a U.S. military official familiar with the organization. They spoke on condition of anonymity due to the nature of their work.
"Killing Mehsud definitely puts a dent in their operations but it hasn't wiped them out because they have help from officials inside the Pakistan government. The TTP is the tiger Pakistani officials can't really control but need."
According to sources in the TTP a commander by the name of Said Khan, also known as Sajna meaning darling friend, is going to take over leadership of the group.
"He is the one all the commanders in the TTP respect and he also has support of Al Qaeda," a Pakistani source, based in Peshawar told TheBlaze.
The TTP, a terrorist organization based in Pakistan's lawless Federally Administered Tribal Area, claimed responsibility for the attempted bombing of New York City's Times Square in 2010, and continued to make threats to attack the U.S. homeland again,
The group was also responsible for attacking our diplomats in Pakistan and attacks that have killed countless Pakistani and Afghan civilians, according to the U.S. State Department.
Tariq Mehsud, his bodyguard and driver, and his cousin Abdullah Mehsood, who was Vice President of the organization and two other commanders were with him in the vehicle, were among the six killed.
According to a senior U.S. Official who spoke to the Associated Press the U.S. intelligence community received positive confirmation Friday morning that Mehsud had been killed.
Interior Minister Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan said the drone strike was the U.S. attempts to sabotage his government's plan to hold talks with the Taliban, as reported in the Pakistan media.
There have been two drone strikes since Pakistan's Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif visited the U.S. last month. Sharif demanded that the U.S. stop the strikes.


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It's starting to look like Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson is making the transition from leading man to character actor. It makes sense. His last few starring roles in movies like Tooth Fairy and Faster were basically flops. On the other hand the supporting roles he's taken have resulted in mega-blockbusters like The Other Guys and Fast Five. Next up he may fade into the background as part of the G.I. Joe 2 cast.
Deadline says the sequel is being called G.I. Joe: Cobra Strikes, though they seem to have missed the memo that it won't be in 3D though apparently they did read our story about possible Star Trek: The Next delays. As for Dwayne he's playing a character named "Roadblock" in the movie. In the original Joe lore Roadblock is a former bouncer and gourmet chef from Biloxi, Mississippi who now cooks and specializes in heavy weapons as part of the US Military. Imagine The Rock with a Browning machine gun in one hand and a spoon in the other. Cute "can you smell what The Rock" is cooking jokes.
There's also word that Channing Tatum is set to return to the series as Duke. You might think that's a given, but some of the other original G.I. Joe castmembers have already bailed on the sequel. Joseph Gordon-Levitt, for instance, is already out and won't be back as Cobra Commander.
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Are you a water baby? Once upon a time I was, but as I've gotten older my preference has turned to hot tubs rather than colder, unheated bodies of water. At the same time I'm inexplicably drawn to the ocean. The sun, sand, and surf draw me in every time.
As summer fades into fall I know I'm going to miss those days at the beach, but I've also noticed the beating my hair has gotten with all that sun! Sure, those natural highlights look nice from afar, but one touch of the crispy ends is pretty off putting. Rather than resorting to drastic measures (ie hacking off my hair again), I think it's time for a gentler remedy. Luster Tonic leave-in conditioner came just in time.
Tonic is a California based company that was founded with an eye on the surf and style. All that time in the ocean can really damage hair so Tonic has developed three separate products to help surfer girls look as great out of the water as they do hanging ten.
• Threesome Tonic is a 3-in-1 product designed to be used as a shampoo, conditioner, and a body wash/shave lotion. Infused with peppermint, this multitasker will get you going in no time.
• The Chronic Tonic is a shampoo and conditioner duo for those with color treated hair. Have a Brazilian blow out? No worry; The Chronic is your friend.
• Luster Tonic is a leave in conditioner to detangle, protect and add shine to the gnarly-est of messes. Bonus- you can use it as a lotion!
My first few times using Luster Tonic were a little confusing. I wasn't sure if I was using enough product, and applying it was tricky. It's designed to be a spray-on cream, but I found the spray mechanism to work more like a pump, the product is just too thick. I started spraying it into my palm and that gave me a better idea of how much product to use, as well as more equal application.
The smell is fantastic, vanilla and coconut and tropical beaches all at once. While it didn't make my hair terribly shiny, it's a great detangler for my crazy curls. After using Luster Tonic for a few weeks I've noticed that my hair feels healthier, and when I wake up in the morning it's not such a rat's nest of tangles. Used as a lotion it's a bit heavy and has a hard time being absorbed, but it feels great before heading off into the sun. Not a daily lotion, but in a pinch it's nice.
• Formulated to be 100% environmentally friendly.
• No parabens or sulfates.
• Hard to dispense.
• Other than the Tonic website, their products are only sold in surf shops. Land-locked hair needs love, too!
Despite never having been on a surfboard in my life (it's a little tougher here in New England) I can pretend with Tonic. My hair feels lovely, and maybe with continued use I can have those coveted surfer waves next summer. That's hair, not water…
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USA star Convey suffers injury setback
Reading winger Bobby Convey has suffered yet another injury setback. The USA international limped out of training earlier today with a leg injury and is now expected to miss Saturday's trip to Portsmouth. The 24-year-old had been desperate to play at Fratton Park - the scene of his last Premier League start 11 months ago. Most of 2007 had been spent battling back to fitness following major knee surgery and a fine goal against Liverpool in the Carling Cup on Tuesday night had put him in contention for a recall as Royals boss Steve Coppell searches for a solution to his problems on the right flank. But now the winger, whose place on the left has been claimed by Stephen Hunt, is back on the sidelines once more. Coppell said: 'Bobby has tweaked something right at the top of his leg. He is massively disappointed. That will take him out of contention I would think for the weekend. 'He crossed the ball and something went and he had to come in for a bit of treatment. He tried it in a five a side but had to come in again. I can't see him being fit tomorrow morning.'


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An exceptional and natural rhythmic inventor, she conjures up her own worlds - some jagged, others even more broken and interrupted. And she is good at it, putting the notes in the right places. Her repertoire includes original arrangements of traditional and contemporary Puerto Rican, Caribbean and Latin American songs and well as her own compositions. This music is about spirit, essence, intensity, passion, and honesty.
Also, Hopkins Miranda was Director of the Music Program at the Instituto de Cultura Puertorriqueña. She has been a faculty member at the Metro Interamerican University and the Conservatorio de Música de Puerto Rico. She also gives master classes, seminars and workshops at different institutions and teaches privately, since she is deeply committed to music education. Her music related articles have been published in various important newspapers and magazines.
Jazz Review - How did you start in music?
Brenda Hopkins Miranda - I studied in a school with courses in music, ballet and painting. I started in music when I was 6. Then when I started at the University, I took it more seriously, but music was always something very important in my life.
Jazz Review - How and when did you discover Jazz music?
Brenda Hopkins Miranda - I Compare it with literature, first you start reading the basics, child books, etc. Then you get to more deeper and complex stuff. I think that is important also to go through those moments. At one time I played Rock and Pop. And I did learn a lot with those experiences. My Bachelor degree is in Classical music, a music that I love also. But I always knew that I didn't want to be a classical music pianist. For me music always has been a form of expression, and I always wanted to be creative with my music. I think Jazz is one of those spaces where one have the opportunity of creating and express your own voice. That moment of improvisation is magical cause your creating art in that moment, and have to take risks that sometimes works and sometimes it doesn't work.
Jazz Review - Who was the first artist that made you fall in love with Jazz?
Brenda Hopkins Miranda - It all started with a Keith Jarrett album, it was a present from a friend. At that moment I wasn't ready for that music. But some time later I fell in love with his music, especially the European Quartet, that was mostly original music, then I discovered his trio playing standards, his improvised music. So he was a good starting point for me to discover a lot of possibilities within Jazz.
Jazz Review - And after Keith Jarrett?
Brenda Hopkins Miranda - Miles Davis, Kind of Blue, that is the first album that almost everybody use to introduce you to Jazz music. From there I went back, to Miles earlier music, I bought his autobiography, when I like some music I try to learn what's behind it. John Coltrane also was a big influence. I like musicians that are always changing. Monk also is very important to me.
Jazz Review - Nice that you mention Monk because I hear some influence of Monk in your playing.
Brenda Hopkins Miranda - I love his use of space, I learned from Monk that I don't have to play all the time when I'm improvising. And also the use of second minors and dissonance.
Jazz Review - There is some dissonance in the intro of one of your compositions on your new album, Memoirs from Granada.
Brenda Hopkins Miranda - Yes. In "Plaza Nueva"
Jazz Review - How about your experience in Spain? Because that's the birthplace of your new CD.
I never though I'll be playing in a "tablado" with gypsies, so it was an incredible experience. I played with David El Marqués, one of the best guitar player in Spain. On some jam sessions there were musicians from Israel, Italy, Africa, Germany, France. Any music that is genuine, honest captures me. And this Cd was a way to thank them, because I know they don't let everybody get into their music space, and at the same time tell my story in Spain to the people of Puerto Rico.
Jazz Review - It was your first experience with the music of Spain?
Well, the music from Spain is one of the major influences in the music of Puerto Rico. And that is something people do not talk about that much. Everybody talks about the african influence, which is very important too, the richness of the african rhythms is essential to our music. But we can not forget that part of what we are comes from Spain. When I arrived in Spain, I saw the way people talk, walk, everything. And I was amazed about how much alike we are, Especially in the south of Spain. So this CD was also a way to reconnect with that part of our heritage.
Jazz Review - I know you have a lot of music influences besides Jazz. Musicians like Ruben Blades, Eddie Palmieri, Ismael Rivera, Bob Marley, Tori Amos, Pablo Milanes, Silvio Rodriguez, etc. What do you think is the common ground in their music?
Their music is genuine, comes from the heart. The motivation of a musician can't be to impress, or the money, or fame. Music should be used to show your feelings, what you are. And that's what I think I get from all those musicians. There's also a quality in their music.


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San Jose-based SunPower (SPWRA) said it will idle some solar cell production lines in the Philippines and cut about 900 jobs, or 17 percent of its global workforce, as overcapacity continues to cast a shadow on solar equipment makers.
The solar panel industry has been hit by excess capacity and waning demand with top consumer Europe cutting back subsidies for green power. Prices have tumbled about 30 percent this year, virtually erasing profits across the industry.
SunPower said Tuesday that it will temporarily idle half of the 12 lines at its 330 megawatt Fab 2 cell manufacturing plant and 20 percent of its panel manufacturing in the Philippines.
The company, which is majority-owned by French oil company Total SA, closed a plant in the Philippines earlier this year and streamlined its manufacturing processes at its other two plants in the country.
SunPower said most of the 900 job cuts would be in the Philippines. It did not specify where the other job cuts would occur.
The company had about 5,220 employees worldwide as of Jan. 1, with 4,130 employees located in the Philippines.
A number of solar companies have begun to cut production, but analysts say more cuts are needed to balance supply and demand.
Suntech Power Holdings, the No.1 solar panel maker, slashed production capacity last month, while First Solar cut output of its thin-film solar panels earlier this year. A number of other players have been operating their plants at reduced rates.
SunPower expects to record a restructuring charge of $10 million to $17 million, most of which will be in the fourth quarter. More than 90 percent of these charges will be cash.
SunPower said it was looking at producing its lowest-cost solar panels for less than 75 cents per watt, on an efficiency adjusted basis, by the end of 2012.
SunPower shares, which have fallen 47 percent in the last 12 months, closed at $4.71 Monday on the Nasdaq.


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Botched Triangle Causes Loss of Sensation
November 13th, 2011
I received yet another message from a woman who received a botched genital piercing (a triangle). But this one was far worse than many of the others, as it has resulted in her loss of genital sensation:
Hello, my name is E. and I am from the U.K, I have so much respect for you and what you,ve accomplished, therefore I feel that I will get the best advice on this matter.
I had a triangle piercing and it has had disasterous consequences, due to the fact that the piercer pierced right through the clitoral shaft with no anaesthetic and I can no longer feel anything down there. I had this piercing checked by an outstanding female piercer, she trained the other piercer that i go to, and she confirmed that it had gone right through the shaft and that the piercer had got the placement completely wrong.
I have since got the wrong triangle taken out and had the piercing done by this female piercer. It is not a proper triangle due to the fact that it would of done a lot of damage to all the scar tissue, however its straight, its right away from the shaft and it looks beautiful so I am very happy with that. I am considering taking legal action against the male piercer who has mutilated my genitals, but what i want to know is would it be worth it, or is it a case of my word against his? Thank you, E. xx
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October 31st, 2011
I just got yet another message from a woman who got a totally botched VCH piercing. This was especially upsetting since she had actually been on this website to learn about genital piercings before getting hers done!
I used your site for research about a vch piercing before actually getting it. Unfortunally I got it. I was not happy with how it came out, I dont think the pictures are showing it very well, but i can actually see the barbell through where I got the piercing. I contacted the piercer and he has offered to redo it free of charge. I just wanted your opinion on if I'm completely crazy for thinking it is messed up or if I was correct for taking it out. Also, I took it out two hours ago, but I am feeling discomfort, it isn't exactly pain but it doesnt feel natural. Is there any suggestions you have? I'm doing the sea salt soaks even though I took it out until it heals. Please Help!
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Gold Curved Bar for Vertical Clitoral Hood (VCH) Piercing
October 26th, 2011
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I receeived this message from a woman who wanted to know if she could wear gold body jewelry in a Vertical Clitoral Hood (VCH) piercing:
I'm interested in a vch piercing and my question is will a 14k curved bar be appropiate for this type of piercing?
My reply:
Piercing Risks to Teenagers
October 25th, 2011
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I was asked to provide some information about risks of piercings specifically as regards teenagers (14 and up). Below are the questions and answers:
Q: What are some associated health risks that teens may be more exposed to when their piercing is healing?
A: Some teens pierce themselves or have a friend do it, or go to a piercer who is unethical (piercing minors without parental consent). In all of these situations, the risk of infection is MUCH higher than if they go to a professional studio and get pierced by a qualified practitioner. Sterilization equipment is expensive, and it is required for safe piercing. The piercing "kits" that are advertised as sterile do NOT provide everything needed for a safe piercing. These situations are all recipes for disaster. One of the likely problems is that the piercing won't end up in the right spot. When this takes place, it doesn't look good, and it won't heal well. Piercings that are not placed properly to the individual anatomy have a tendency to become irritated or infected; the can migrate and reject, and cause tissue discoloration and/or excessive scarring. Poor quality jewelry can cause the same problems. And teens are frequently on a tight budget, which means they often buy jewelry that is poor in quality
Nostril Piercing Jewelry (Nose Rings vs. Nose Studs)
October 17th, 2011
I received this message from a girl who is interested in having her nostril pierced. She apparently hadn't been asking the right people this question:
When you first get your nose pierced can you get a ring in it or do you have to get a stud then let it heal and change it? Everybody tells me you can't get a ring first.
I'm just confused and wanted to know from the best. (: A
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October 9th, 2011
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I got this message from a girl seeking advice about jewelry for her smiley piercing:
Hi I'm D.,
I was wondering if you could help me out with something, although I'm not sure if this is a type of help you can give. I have my smiley pierced and I recently snagged it a little. Which I have noticed it might have torn little enough to not bother me, but enough that it is now sitting a tiny bit lower then when initially pierced. Was sitting on the lower gum line. Now I can just barely feel it touching some tooth.
Now I know these ones are pretty risky as far as migration goes, but I'm madly in love with it and want to do anything to keep it without risk. My problem is it is now causing one of my front teeth to be incredibly sensitive and this was never a problem before. I know I can go smaller in diameter as far as the captive bead ring goes, or just flat out switch to a bent barbell which I want to avoid the barbell unless it's my only option.
So I've spent the last week trying to find somewhere that has a CBR with a silicone or silicone like bead instead of surgical steel to protect my teeth more if rubbing happens. I know they make them commonly in larger gauges and the smallest I can seem to find is a 10g. I definitely DO NOT want to put anything bigger then the 18g I have now.
Don't want to lose my pretty piercing, and with bigger sizes it's pretty much inevitable. What I'm so slowly getting at is do you have any idea where I could find some? Preferably the internet if possible, if not that's okay too. Or maybe somewhere I can custom order it? I hope you can help! By the way I looove your site! You're awesome! Talk to you soon.
Inappropriate VCH (Clitoral Hood) Piercing Jewelry
October 8th, 2011
I received yet another message about a botched VCH piercing. The difference was that it was done in a studio where I do refer to a particular piercer! However, the individual I refer to wasn't available so it was done by a different piercer. BEWARE: if I don't list the individual piercer's name on my referrals page, I am NOT providing a referral to them. Some studios have piercers that vary widely in terms of skills and experience. Please be careful!!!
"Hi Elayne, How are you? I'm messaging you because I got a vch piercing about 3 days ago from XXX. The piercer you recommended wasn't in so I let another piercer at the location do it. Now I'm concerned that it wasn't done right (placement) and that she used the wrong type of jewelry. I attached is a pic that I took myself, hopefully you can let me know what's up, and what I need to do if anything. Thanks in advance."
"One Amazing Experience" (VCH, Triangle, and Nostril Piercings)
October 8th, 2011
On my guestbook I just received this AMAZING post from a woman I pierced when I was at 23rd Street Body Piercing in OKC recently:
Thank you Elayne for making the trek to Oklahoma City! Thankfully I stumbled upon your "Piercing Bible" website when I began my research on female geintal piercings! Ordered my copy, read it cover to cover (more than once!) and estatically discovered you were making a stop in OKC, just 2 short hours from where I live!!
The 3 months I eagerly waited from the time I contacted you until the actual date of our fateful appointment were spent carefully combing thru your "bible" in preparation for my piercings.
Thank you so very much for putting me at such great ease! From the moment I met you, I felt as if I had known you forever and a day! Had it not been for the fleeting, split second pinch from each piercing, I wold dare say I had just made an appointment to hang out and visit with a dear friend! I was completely at ease through the entire process, thanks in part to knowing I was completely prepared and because of you!
One amazing experience, 45 minutes, 3 piercings and 1 hug later, I walked out of the 23rd Street shop feeling as if I could do anything! So very grateful for the opportunity to meet you and your husband and for the opportunity to be pierced by THE expert in female genital piercings! After all, you wrote the book on it!


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Four days later I did a minor supermarket sweep in Zara with my daughter. We were stocking up on sweaters for her to take back to New York and as soon as we got home we decanted our loot straight on to our backs. My wool poncho (drastically reduced to just £29) seemed to hang in a curiously lop-sided fashion. This, I discovered, was not a sartorial statement but was because the plastic security tag had not been removed. Although I had left the shop without alarm bells sounding, I was now placed in the unenviable position (having inevitably lost the receipt) of having to return what looked like stolen goods. I stood outside the shop with the offending item held high above my head trying to attract the attention of a security guard, feeling like a shoplifter seeking redemption. No one took the slightest bit of notice. I started waving. Nothing happened. Eventually I caught the eye of a sales assistant and we had a doorstop standoff. I refused to enter until she found a security guard to escort me, as I was paranoid I was going to set the alarm off and be arrested. It was surprisingly scary to feel guilty until proved innocent.
The haunting Channel 4 documentary about Paul Mason, Britain's Fattest Man, ironically overtook Come Dine With Me in the rating wars. Weighing in at a titanic 70 stone, Paul was filled not just with 20,000 calories a day, but also with resigned despair, self-loathing, pity and helplessness. As Paul was unable to attend to any bodily function himself, his government-funded carers seemed to earn the majority of their £45,000 salary cooking for him. They were like paid feeders. The documentary followed the controversial (and extortionately expensive) life-saving bypass surgery he underwent last year on the NHS to restrict his appetite and quell the urge to comfort eat. Last week I read that Paul now weighs 30 stone and is apparently suing the Suffolk NHS for neglecting to identify his binge-eating disorder earlier. Mr Mason is actually attempting to bite the very hand that once fed him.
My ambitious New Year's resolution is a desire to eliminate the word 'journey' from celebrity vernacular. It's inaccurate, over-used, and nowadays irritatingly deployed to describe everything from being a parent, giving up drink, mending a broken heart, doing a job or just simply going about what most mere mortals refer to as an everyday life. I'm sick of hearing about 'the long journey' actors take when bringing a part to the screen; bored by D-listers moaning about their 'slow journeys to recovery', fed up with listening to the self-congratulatory 'journeys of self-discovery' every starlet feels compelled to share. The fact that Tony Blair called his autobiography A Journey should have made it quite clear that it is not acceptable. Get real in 2011. If you want to journey, just go on holiday.
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Part three: Drew Vision talks making it in the entertainment industry
We're back with our last installment of our chat with Drew Vision. As for who he looks up to in terms of musical inspiration, Vision credits Luther Vandross with helping him feel comfortable about his soul, and Usher for his stage presence and vocal power.
"Luther Vandross is my biggest influence from the past because he was one of the few male vocalists who packed every theater simply from his vocals alone. No dancing, no smoke and mirrors. Just vocals," Vision said regarding his musical idol. "Presently Usher is one of my biggest influences because along with his dance moves, he keeps his vocals dominant and he keeps the soul in his voice even in his pop songs. I see myself somewhere between Luther and Usher.. known as a true vocalist but still commercially marketable."
Something must be working for the talented star, as he has appeared on the Wendy Williams Show and also had a role in Beyonce's video for "Best Thing I Never Had." Vision admitted he didn't get to hang out with Bey much during the shoot, but her mother Tina Knowles did give him some solid advice.
"I didn't get to chat with Beyonce much but her mother came up to me and said that I'm a star and to always pray to God because he is the only way to make it," Vision said on the chat. "I believe her. Beyonce is proof."
In regards to his time on the Wendy Williams Show, Vision said it was a lot of fun and the appearance helped him garner more fans - both in the industry and in general.
Vision is now working on new music that fans can check out on his Soundcloud accounts. He also gave some solid advice for young musicians or actors trying to make it in the business. He reports working hard and believing in yourself is the key to attaining success.
"I advise other up and comers to treat your career as if you have already made it! Wake up in the morning as if you have the world waiting for your next project to come out," Vision told future artists. "No one will believe in you more than you can so don't wait for your opportunity to come to you, go get it."
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Customer E-Mails: July 2010 Edition
July has been a very busy, strange, and exciting month at AbbyShot. Among all the odd occurrences and cool stuff happening (read this month's blog posts to see for yourself!), we've received many emails from all of you and we're always so happy to read them! You guys make us smile every time we read a new email or review, and all we can ask of you is to share those moments with everyone. You infuse passion into everything you do, and because of that the world is a little better for it! Enjoy yourselves, get out there, and share your stories!
Our first e-mail is from Shawn in the US, who just recently picked up his FOURTH AbbyShot coat! If there's a fan of ours, it's Shawn! Shawn sports his red Stampede Duster in the best way possible – outdoing the Human Typhoon at looking cool!
"A true Anime classic come to life
Being my fourth AbbyShot jacket I have to say even though I own this jacket in the black leather version there is something about it that makes it just a little bit better. I guess because it is a true remake of an Animated garment and I just love it.
I had been wanting this jacket since it was first introduced back in 2004 and I will hopefully be ordering it in the black version as well. If you have any hesitation about ordering this jacket, DON'T! It is brilliant in every way from the large collar to the brilliant fabric they use to make this as accurate as possible.
I would caution that this is still a very large and warm fully lined jacket that is extremely bright in day light, they will see that the humanoid typhoon is alive and kicking!
Thanks AbbyShot, you guys are the best in the business.
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Thank you for the extremely kind words, Shawn! We're glad you're enjoying the Stampede Duster, and we look forward to seeing more emails from you in the future.
We also received an email from one Mr. Todd DeSatio this month, who ordered a Jenova Trench. He emailed us this interesting photo with simply a tagline: Partying like it's 1930!
Of course we had to ask him for further details! This is a totally different take on this gothic coat. Here's what Todd said in his reply:
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Glad to hear it! The Jenova Trench is as cool looking as it is a versatile coat for any event. It'll look just as cool in a seafaring pirate costume as it does in your gangster outfit! The fact that it can be the centerpiece of a costume or a wearable everyday trench coat makes it a wonderful and useful garment!
Our last "email" isn't really an email, but rather one of our Map Your 'Shot customers. Karo from South Carolina is really diggin' his Enigma. You can't help but look ice cold and mysterious in the Enigma or the Kingdom Hoodie. Here's what he had to say:
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Thank you all for your emails this month! To all the fans getting their AbbyShot apparel, be sure to email us with your thoughts and feelings, and be sure to Map Your 'Shot to show the world where you're rockin' your sweet new clothing!
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In the bustling streets of Dahab and Sharm el Sheikh reggae music blares from tinny speakers as couples lounge in seaside restaurants bragging of their diving exploits. Once a hippy haven, this portion of the Red Sea is now thoroughly on the map, and although there are still picturesque corners to be enjoyed, it is no longer a destination for a quiet break. But nearby, behind the magma mountains that form an imposing backdrop to Dahab, lies a largely unknown desert wilderness that offers both solitude and sublime beauty.Dirt roads beyond Dahab lead through these mountains, a drive through an undulating landscape of rock. This is Bedouin territory, and very soon after leaving Dahab, desert people began to appear at the roadside wearing robes and keffiyeh, the headscarves that denote tribal affiliations. The vastness of the surroundings dwarfed them, little wavering dots of colour that quickly disappeared into the heat-haze. Because of its strategic significance as the bridge between Africa and Asia, the Sinai has been invaded through the centuries. For all this, it remains a sparsely populated area, with the Bedouin still dominating. Although their nomadic lifestyle is fast changing as the young are drawn to the economic promise of the towns and cities, their movements increasingly restricted by border conflicts, it is still the Bedouin who live closest to the land.
Until 1981 this was Israeli territory, and the legacy is still apparent. We passed at least six checkpoints on our way to the starting point of the trek we were to take through the lunar landscape of South Sinai. Now they are manned by Egyptian soldiers wearing light camouflage uniforms, who languidly smoke cigarettes in the hot sun, and Multinational Force Observers sent by the United Nations. Place names here preserve ancient histories – The Valley of the Gazelles is now desert, completely incapable of supporting these animals. An old sand-choked riverbed bears the name Place of the Mosquitoes, although the insects have long-since disappeared.
Our first stop was Sheik Mousa's ranch, the starting point for all treks in this region (Sheik Mousa is the ancestral ruler of the land, and all visitors are required to leave their passports with him). The trek started at the nearby village of Abu Seila, and I was accompanied by a translator, British-born Donna, and a Bedouin guide, Hussein, who must have been approaching his sixties, but whose skinny legs proved inexhaustible. Our surroundings appeared inhospitable, but as we progressed signs of habitation appeared. Low doors led into rock faces, long-abandoned temporary dwellings built into boulders dating from a time when the Bedouin were more nomadic, their movements unimpeded by arbitrary borders. Patches of scrub and trees betrayed the presence of water deep underground. The Bedouin have many uses for these seemingly unprepossessing plants: one settles a bad stomach, another is a kind of natural detoxifier, others are poisonous in large quantities, but have hallucinogenic qualities if properly taken – the loneliness of the terrain encouraging deep introspection.In the late afternoon, we descended into a valley of red granite that hid a neglected walled garden. We set up camp for the night inside the protective arm of its partially collapsed perimeter wall. Camels arrived bearing our food and camping equipment. These gardens are sustained by deep wells, yielding apricots, carobs, figs, tamarinds, lemons and raspberries, with hives for producing honey. We gathered kindling and lit the fire that served as the heart of the camp. A well-worn carpet, intricately threaded with colours, was unfurled and we sat down to enjoy freshly baked bread with vegetable stew, along with cups of Bedouin tea.
As the darkness pressed in on us the Bedouin told tales of the djinn, demons who haunted the desert. The temperature began to drop dramatically and it wasn't long before I gratefully climbed into the warm haven of my tent.
The next day we walked from sunup to sundown, nine hours of meditation in motion, thoughts quietened by physical activity and by the stark surroundings. The changing light constantly repainted the rocks under the unbroken blue sky. Hussein kept up a steady pace, rewarding us with regular stops for sweet tea prepared in a blackened tin can over a fire of dry palm fronds. Small stones balanced one atop the other appeared on our path, Bedouin markers called "rojon" that guide the traveller up and down the mountains.
We descended into a shady palm tree-lined valley that is a watercourse during times of heavy rain. Here we encountered monstrous boulders shaped by water over millennia into disquietingly sculptural shapes. Further on black stripes of basalt appeared in the granite of the mountains, creating a surreal candy-striped vista.
We spent the night in the grounds of the Al Karm eco lodge. The people here were the first we had encountered so far on our journey. Built with local rock, the lodge appears to have grown out of the landscape. Although it is without electricity, it achieves a level of comfort with a rambling interior dining area set around a fireplace and carpet-strewn rooms, with solar panels providing hot water for showers. Walking paths lead up from the lodge into the rose-coloured mountains beyond. It was a mild night and I slept outside without a tent, screened off from the wind by carpets.
The following day, our walk took us through flatter territory, mostly sandy riverbeds and shale-strewn valleys. I scoured the horizon in vain for the hyena, fox, ibexes and wolves that are present in the area, but saw nothing. Even the birds seemed afraid to break the solemn brooding of the landscape, although I found a hawk feather. Rounding a corner we found two Bedouin boiling a battered pot of tea. They offered us a cup before we continued on our way. That night, our final night, we set up camp in another walled garden. As we busied ourselves with sweeping the ground with palm fronds, collecting wood for the fire and unloading our provisions from the camels, I reflected on how comforting these sounds were in the great silence of the desert that surrounded us.
The next morning I spotted a cross poking up from one of the hills that rose on either side of us. Almost hidden from the winding path, Klimakos is a Greek Orthodox monastery built near the site of a cave inhabited by St John for 40 years of solitary contemplation. Nearby, St Catherine's Monastery is built on the site of the burning bush of the Old Testament and the mountain that rears up behind it was identified as Mt Sinai, where the Ten Commandments were handed to Moses. The oldest continuously inhabited Christian monastery in the world, St Catherine's is separate from the Egyptian Coptic church, and is also run and lived in by Greek Orthodox monks.
Also nestled in a rocky valley far from civilisation, St Catherine's is nevertheless regularly besieged by busloads of tourists who swarm through it to get a glimpse of its reliquaries, Arab mosaics, Greek and Russian icons, and one of the largest and most important collections of illuminated manuscripts after the Vatican. However, with the monastery only open from 9am to noon, the environs can be enjoyed free of interlopers by staying at the onsite guesthouse. Located above the monastery's walled gardens, it is a study in simplicity.
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