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The new Dillon Francis album doesn't take a long time to appreciate.
While Money Sucks, Friends Rule is the debut album from Francis, it sure doesn't sound like it.
Producing a track is one thing, but mastering an album takes massive dedication, focus and creativity. Although he's released countless singles, collaborations and remixes over the course of his breakout – Money Sucks, Friends Rule is without question one of the most significant EDM albums of the year.
With a newly-inked sleeve tattoo and that same shit-eating grin we all love, Francis still found a way to release his first-ever album in original fashion. After streaming his album on MTV earlier this week (one week prior to releasing it for sale on iTunes), the reaction to his debut album certainly seems to match the hype.
Caricaturing the EDM industry as he's done flawlessly so many times before, Francis successfully blurs the line of pop and dance – introducing newcomers to the ever-changing genre known as Moombahton.
The genre itself is still fairly young and widely unknown. Best defined as a medley of other EDM sub-genres, Moombahton typically fuses reggae with various forms of house (primarily dutch or electro). The genre didn't even exist until 2009, when it was invented in Washington D.C. by American DJ and producer, Dave Nada. Some artists, like Francis, will drop in occasional bits of hip-hop influence or dub step melodies (also known as Moombahcore).
Moombahton, and cynicism, take center stage in the debut album from this rising phenomenon.
Money Sucks, Friends Rule is a fucking musical joyride. Amusing, addictive and downright liberating – all 12 uniquely jaw-dropping tracks seem to take on a life of their own.
"All That"
The opening line of the album's first track could not be more fitting.
"Attention ladies and gentleman,
I have all the holes on my pelvis
'cause I look like black Elvis."
Perhaps nobody aside from the track's creators will ever understand what this line means, but who cares. "All That" (still deciding if it's a shot-out to the old Nickelodeon show) is an explosive combination of Twista's quickly-paced hip-hop style and Francis' aptitude for electro funk.
With an upbeat and anti-everything attitude – it's the perfect opener for pants parties everywhere.
"Get Low"
As the first song released from his new album almost eight months ago, "Get Low" is the undeniable smash-hit from Money Sucks, Friends Rule.
Released just before summer started, DJ Snake and Francis went all out on this one. From a spot-on, hilarious music video to a rebirth in Paris (when Francis remixes his own songs he calls them a "rebirth), "Get Low" quickly put two of Mad Decent's finest producers on another level.
Although it's not the song most of his avid longtime followers would call their favorite, it's definitely the one they always find themselves listening to over and over. And over.
"When We Were Young"
Francis teamed up with Sultan & Ned Shepard for this tribute to the good old days. The highly-acclaimed producers from Canada are known for their prowess in progressive house, which essentially made "When We Were Young" a promising track before it was even on paper.
It reminds us of the days when ice cream was orgasmic, balloons were confusing, and putting your face in between a woman's massive breasts was considered cute and funny.
And if Dillon Francis is wrong, then I don't want to be right.
"Set Me Free"
This might have been the most anticipated track on the album. Martin Garrix came at No. 4 on the DJ Mag's irrelevant top 100 DJs list – which is interesting considering Dillon Francis was ranked almost fifty spots lower than him (and he's doing a song on his new album).
However, teamwork here is apparent. "Set Me Free" has an ominous, electro-house bass-line that we've quite simply never heard before (like, from anybody). This heavy-hitting collaboration was a big move for Garrix to rid himself of the big-room house typecast he received after "Animals" blew up the internet.
"Drunk All The Time"
Without question, "Drunk All The Time" is the unforeseen gem on the album. At first listen, the lyrics suggest another awkward comparison to falling in love. But if you listen closely, it's clear that the "drunk" expressed in this song is not a happy drunk.
Count nonsense off my page
Count bleakly off my face
Being with you, I feel drunk all the time."
"Love In The Middle Of A Firefight"
I jumped out of my seat when I heard this collaboration was coming out. A combination of Urie's sensitive vocals and Francis' ability to slow things down (just a little bit), "Love In The Middle Of A Firefight" solidifies the variety that Dillon Francis is capable of attaining.
Francis calls the song a "dream come true." And so do I.
"Not Butter"
Dillon Francis has actually never eaten I Can't Believe It's Not Butter, but that's not the point.
With what seems like a direct knock at Knife Party, "Not Butter" might be the most notable song on the album. If you follow Dillon Francis, you know there is a purpose for everything he does (even if that purpose is not giving a shit about anything he does).
@knifepartyinc btw miss you guyssssssss a bunch
— Dillon Francis (@DILLONFRANCIS) October 19, 2014
If you look into Knife Party's interaction with Dillon Francis on Twitter, you'll see why this all makes sense. Now consider the fact that when Kill The Noise and Dillon Francis originally teamed up for a satirical collaboration called "Meowski666" – they had two other names in the running. One was "Kitten House Mafia" and the other was "Kitten Party."
As a matter of fact, the Twitter account still exists. And from the profile photo, it's quite evident where their inspiration was derived from.
Kittens are awesome.
— Kitten Party ツ (@KittenParty666) October 22, 2014
The stab at Knife Party was so relevant, some people even thought that the collaboration was between Dillon Francis and the Australian duo themselves.
Now here's the best part. At Hard's "Day Of The Day" in 2012, Francis stopped his performance mid-song to share his thoughts on Rob Swire and Gareth McGrillen (aka Knife Party).
You'll hear it very plainly in the video below: "Knife Party can suck my dick!"
All things considered – the vocals in "Not Butter" are undoubtedly ripping off "Internet Friends," the song that essentially put Knife Party on the map.
Oh no he didn't.
"I Can't Take It"
This track stuck out like a sore-thumb in Dillon Francis' Ultra mix, which he released back in March. In a much more complex, advanced style – Francis samples the very same big-room Moombahton style that we heard at the start of his career (like his incomparable remix of "Feel So Close").
If you're looking for the most quintessential Dillon Francis song on the album, this is it.
"We Are Impossible"
This song could very well be a shot-out to famous author Ray Bradbury, and the famous quote "We are an impossibility in an impossible universe."
Bradbury lived in Los Angeles (Francis is from Los Angeles) the majority of his life before passing away in 2012. On top of that correlation, Ray Bradbury was also responsible for inspiring "The Veldt" by Deadmau5.
If you thought Money Sucks, Friends Rule was just a collection of catchy nonsense, stop judging a book by its cover. "We Are Impossible" isn't the best song on the album by any means, but it's always redeeming to learn about an artist through their music.
"We Make It Bounce"
Anything you make with Diplo will always be original.
While this particular sound isn't something we'd typically expect to hear from Francis – it's a nice median to the heavy-hitting tracks on the rest of the album. What seems like a bland big-room house beat at first transitions further and further into a much more complex track.
With powerful, reggae vocals from Stylo G – Diplo and his protege might actually make you bounce with this one.
"What's That Spell"
Dillon Francis used a potty word.
Call the FCC.
This could very well become one of the biggest hits on the album. God forbid, you might even hear it on the radio eventually. But as mentioned about "Drunk All The Time," any love song from Dillon Francis is always going to be intriguing.
"Hurricane" is not only thought-provoking in a weird way, it's probably the catchiest song on the entire album. And that's saying a lot, because the whole damn album is catchy.
"I love you like a Hurricane
I'll blow your heart away."
If nothing else, just appreciate the fact that Dillon Francis is probably the only musician that can successfully compare love to a natural disaster without making it depressing or offensive.
—(Featured photo courtesy of the Dillon Francis Facebook page)


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The women in the Singh Is Bliing team – producer Ashvini Yardi and actresses Lara Dutta and Amy Jackson – in conversation with Team Box Office India.
Box Office India: All of you started your careers with Akshay Kumar… Lara (Dutta) started her career with him; Ashvini (Yardi) started her career as a film producer with him; and now Amy (Jackson) is working with him.
Lara Dutta (LD): My first film (Andaaz) was with him. And he keeps reminding me that we are as old as Aarav is because Aarav was born during the schedule of Andaaz. So he always says, 'Dekh, tu itni buddhi ho gayi hai.' But he hasn't changed one bit. He was already a big star when I made my debut in the industry. I had no clue about the industry back then. So, in a way, I had the best teacher in Akshay. I have worked with everybody, from Salman Khan to Shah Rukh Khan, but I haven't met anyone who works as hard as Akshay Kumar does. He has literally seen every phase. He has seen super-stardom; he has experienced failure; then he rebuilt his career; and has sustained himself for the longest time. He has the maximum amount of streets marked in this business and he has carefully maintained a reputation where he has no big friendships but no ridiculous dushmani either. I think that is really commendable in this business.
Akshay played a college student in Andaaz but I think he is in far better shape now than he was 12 years ago. Apart from growing tremendously as an actor, Akshay has phenomenal range, even in comedy. I don't think the Akshay, who did comedy in Andaaz 12 years ago could have done it this way. When you do a scene with him, he does crazy things and a lot of it is very physical. And you have to be ready. Back then, he was picking us up and throwing us around. Today, he finds it harder to do that but one still has to be ready as he can throw you anywhere. He is also a fun person to be around and I did this film only because of him. This wouldn't have been my first film of the year if it wasn't his film. When I do a film with Akshay Kumar, I know I will be treated like family, I will be taken care of, I will be spoilt, nurtured and pampered. That was the main reason I said yes to this film. And leave a three-year-old at home? No, take her to the sets! That's Akshay Kumar.
Amy Jackson (AJ): I am new to the mainstream Bollywood industry, so I couldn't have asked for anything better than this film. The first Bollywood film I watched was Namastey London and have been a huge Akshay Kumar fan since then. I never thought I would get a chance to star alongside him so early in my career. As I said, I couldn't have asked for a better co-star for my first mainstream Bollywood film. Although he is very professional, he is fun as well. He used to play lots of pranks on the sets and it was fun working with him.
Ashvini Yardi (AY): When I first met Akshay, I was working with Colors. I can say this with confidence, that when we launched Colors, Akshay's was the only picture I put out for the campaign. He had a snake around his neck; he had this salt-and-pepper look. Everyone said I had made a mistake because we used Akshay Kumar with a salt-and-pepper beard and that's not how he dresses up. But he can carry off anything. And he carried off that salt-and-pepper look for a mass general entertainment channel. I would say that it is because of him that Colors has the audience it has. While Balika Vadhu and Bigg Boss kept the audience, it was Fear Factor and Akshay Kumar who got the audience for us.
I placed it very strategically against the saas-bahu show. So when Ekta's (Kapoor) shows like Kahaani (Ghar Ghar Kii) and Kyunki (Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi) were at 10-10.30 pm, we had Fear Factor. So I tried to woo women, especially housewives, with Akshay Kumar. I would say that along with my research, I used Akshay correctly. And he contributed quite a bit to the show itself. The concept of Fear Factor has not yet been done abroad… one man and 13 women. It was a first home-grown concept and he rocked it! It was right up his alley. The crew in South Africa used to go mad. I would say, 'Ek helicopter de do,' and as soon as took my eyes off the helicopter, he would be hanging on it. People would ask me if I had insured him properly. Half the time I didn't know where he was. I thoroughly enjoyed it.
When I left television after 20 years, it was Shah Rukh Khan who told me that I should try my hand at the movies and start my own company. And when I actually launched my own company, Akshay called me and said, 'Why don't we make films together?' I didn't really want to tie up with a superstar. I mean, Akshay and I were very good friends but then you don't want your friends to be, like, professional. I had never done that before, so I wasn't sure. And then the OMG – Oh My God! script came to me and I was, like, let's start this film with Akshay. And Grazing Goat happened. The name was his idea. I had a weirder name. But if you ask both of us, you will get different explanations. That's how my journey in the movies began and I don't think I could have asked for a better partner. He is very mature, very friendly with everyone, and very sorted. I can get hysterical at times and he calms me down. I am also a nagging sort of partner. And I know few people in the industry but there is no one like him.
BOI: Is she is a nagging producer too?
AJ: No, never.
LD: I don't think so. I think Ashvini is very clear about what she wants. There is no tension, no awkwardness. You don't feel as if the producer is on your back. I can see why the balance works so well between Akshay and Ashvini, because they are both very easygoing. Even when there are delays or issues with permissions, they handle everything with ease. They are never, like, the world has come to an end. They take care of everything very calmly.
BOI: Let's shift the focus to Raftaar Singh (Akshay Kumar's character in the film).
AY: As we all know, this script went through a lot of changes. We started drafting the script more than a year and a half year ago. And, during that time, the industry went through many changes, and I wondered whether the script we had worked out earlier would still work.
AY: Every time a movie released, it had the same action we had planned in our film. It was basically the same, just packaged differently. By last November, we were, like, why we are doing it? We were not sure of the script. Honestly, in November-December, we were wondering whether we should do this film or not. And if we are not sure of something, we don't need to do it. Then we came out with a script which I think really worked out wonderfully in a short period of time. In fact, we were writing the script while sitting in Punjab on the sets. It turned out very well. Akshay is Akshay, and he is fabulous with comedy. He has done it so well. Everyone's character is very difficult.
BOI: Prabhudheva directing a Punjabi-flavoured film. What was that like?
LD: He brings a fresh perspective to the table. In this film, you see a very typical Punjab. People are already talking about the first song that has released, Tung tung. Everyone knows Punjab but the song came out very differently and adds a certain flavour. It is also nice because Prabhudheva is seeing Punjab from his perspective. He adds freshness to the way he looks at Punjab. I think it's the combination that works.
BOI: The combination also contributed to the success of Rowdy Rathore. Singh Is Bliing brings back the director-actor duo but both films belong to different genres. Does that make it risky?
AY: I don't think so. We have taken care of what we feel is the correct family outing. Singh Is Bliing is a mass entertainer. In fact, Rowdy Rathore was a risk because, although it had a lot of comedy, it was an action film at heart. This restricts housewives and children. But Singh Is Bliing is a total family entertainer. We are taking advantage of a long weekend when we release the film and are inviting families to come and watch it. We have added everything for kids, from lion to comedy.
LD: What makes Singh is Bliing different is that apart from Akshay Kumar, you will also see an actress doing action because she (Amy Jackson) keeps saving Raftaar Singh. Each character… Lara plays 'Imli'. Her name is 'Emily' but Raftaar and his friends can't pronounce it and call her 'Imli'. Then they say, 'Kitna khatta naam hai.' So Lara plays 'Imli' and Amy plays Sara. Each one has a well-defined character. Sara's character is revealed to Raftaar much later. So the audience is familiar with her but Raftaar isn't.
BOI: Why don't we see enough of Lara Dutta in the trailer?
AY: Because Lara's character has more dialogue. That's why you see her more in the dialogue-oriented promos. The trailer is more about action, so you see action-oriented shots in it.
BOI: Or is it about surprising the audience?
AY: You will see.
AJ: I roll on the floor with laughter every time I watch Lara's scenes. I never tire of watching them!
AY: She is hilarious, yaar. She would come up to me on the set and say, 'I can't believe you are making me do such a stupid thing and I can't believe I am actually enjoying it!' She used to say that after every shot. (Laughs)
BOI: Was it a deliberate choice to use only Punjabi numbers for the film? It has many old numbers.
AY: There are two, Tung tung and Aaja mahi. Both of them are known in the North, not anywhere else. Tung tung is not very popular but Aaja mahi is a popular Punjabi wedding song, especially overseas. Tung tung was with MTV and I begged my lawyers at Viacom to let me have it. Since MTV doesn't really part with their songs, I had to beg them.
BOI: Was it difficult to convince Lara?
AY: Akshay spoke to her but I was present when he did. You have to hear that audio clip. I am sitting next to Akshay and going, 'Call her, call her.'
LD: Yes, he did call me. It was February 13, the day before Valentine's Day, and I saw Akshay Kumar calling. I was, like, 'Ho gaya boss nikal gayi train, Valentine ke liye abhi puch rahe ho toh ho gaya.' But Akki was so earnest… In my entire career, there are two phone calls that are the sweetest I have ever received. One was Shah Rukh (Khan) offering me Billu. Shah Rukh picked up the phone and said, 'Hi Lara, this is Shah Rukh…' And then he spoke for 20 minutes, non-stop. It was a monologue convincing me to do Billu and play the mother of two kids.
The second call was Akshay talking to me for Singh is Bliing. He was, like, 'Hi Laru, ab tu kitne bachche paida karegi ab bas hogaya, tu kya kar rahi hai? Lara aaja chal time ho gaya vapas aaja'. That was it, you know, there is obviously a relationship there, and both of us know that. It is a very special relationship. I mean, it took Akshay exactly point five seconds to say 'yes' and be part of my first production film Chalo Dilli, and it took me the same amount of time to say 'yes' to Singh Is Bliing.
BOI: You said 'yes', without listening to the script?
LD: He tried to explain the script to me but I was laughing at the other end of the line. He was, like, it is an author-driven role and I was, like, 'Itna mat bol character ka naam Emily hai film ka nahin toh it's not an author-driven role.' So, yeah, and I know that when Akshay is asking me to be part of a film, he has seen something in it. He wouldn't ask me to be part of something he was not totally convinced of. Especially now that he has Nitara in his life, he knows what it takes for a mom to take time away, and step out and do something.


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MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) – Police say a shooting at a Memphis park that left a 16-year-old girl dead and injured five other people possibly stemmed from a disagreement over a cellphone.
Memphis police spokesman Louis Brownlee says a group of people wearing bandannas over their faces opened fire Tuesday night at Zodiac Park in Memphis.
Brownlee says the 16-year-old girl died at the scene, and that four other females and a male were wounded and taken to hospitals. He says the male and one of the females are in critical condition. All are from Mississippi and are 21 years old or younger.
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Great Britain - Ffos Las - 15th October 2016 @ 16:45
Our third tip for the day comes at Ffos Las where Forever My Friend is lurking on a dangerous handicap mark and the C&D winner can take the spoils here for Peter Bowen.
His last win came 13 months ago off a 10 pound higher mark and it was a more encouraging display last time out over 3 miles before tiring. 3 miles isn't his trip and that would ensure race fitness won't be an issue today with it being likely he's been aimed at this.
All his wins have come on good or faster and the current good ground (with some good/soft in the description) should ensure conditions are fine off his mark.
I advise a 2 point win here.
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"Empirically rich and admirably free of jargon, this work captures a new trend of states to strengthen ties with their expatriate communities abroad. A major contribution to the emergent literature on 'emigrant citizenship'."Christian Joppke, The American University of Paris
"David Fitzgerald's highly original work ingeniously combines intensive field work, statistical analysis, and historical comparison (based on the pioneer work of Paul Taylor in 1928-34) to examine how massive international migration over an extended period, such as has taken place between Mexico and the United States from the late nineteenth century to the present, drives a reconfiguration of the traditional relationship between government, territory, and people that is the foundation of the nation-state. Looking at the process from the Mexican perspective, Fitzgerald persuasively challenges those who argue that these changes undermine sovereignty and demonstrates instead that it is the continued strength of sovereignty that is driving the reconfiguration of the traditional three-partite relationship toward what he terms 'citizenship à la carte.' This lucid work also casts new light on the vital links between Mexico and the United States, links that must be taken into consideration to fashion a viable U.S. immigration policy."Aristide R. Zolberg, author of A Nation by Design: Immigration Policy in the Fashioning of America
In A Nation of Emigrants, David Fitzgerald offers scholars and the public something they have sorely lacked: a full and complete picture of Mexican immigration to the United States. His groundbreaking telling of the Mexican side of the story challenges the myth of Mexico's desire to promote the emigration of its citizens. He expertly combines data from multiple sources to show Mexican officials have struggled historically to manage the practical and symbolic consequences of a massive demographic outflow over which they had little control.
In doing so, he contributes critical new pieces to the historical puzzle of Mexico-U.S. migration and offers a welcome correction to what until now has been a highly one-sided account."Douglas S. Massey, Princeton University
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UW center Wolfinger to have surgery
Washington freshman center Joe Wolfinger hoped rest would heal a stress fracture of his right foot that has sidelined him all season. But Wolfinger decided in...
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Washington freshman center Joe Wolfinger hoped rest would heal a stress fracture of his right foot that has sidelined him all season.
But Wolfinger decided in recent days to have surgery, and will likely undergo it in the next few weeks, UW coach Lorenzo Romar said Monday.
Romar said the decision to have surgery isn't necessarily a setback, just a different approach to trying to solve the problem for a player the Huskies are counting on heavily for the future.
"He tried one way so now he's going to try another," Romar said of Wolfinger, a 7-foot center from Portland.
Romar said Wolfinger should be recovered in time for the team's trip next August to Greece, where it will spent about 10 days playing games against local teams.
College teams are allowed to make such foreign trips once every four years, and UW has not gone on one since 1997, when it went to France.
All players on the current roster are eligible to play in such trips, but not incoming freshmen. Romar said UW turned down a chance to take a trip last summer because the freshmen couldn't have played.
Wolfinger, up to about 280 pounds, could use the trip to get back in playing shape. Wolfinger had not played in an official game since signing with UW. He redshirted last season.
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Police in Bradford are trying to trace a man following a serious road traffic collision in Bradford yesterday (Saturday).
Umbar Ali, aged 39, is believed to have been driving a Vauxhall Zafira, which was in collision with an Alfa Romeo travelling in the opposite direction in Queens Road at about 9.28pm on Saturday (23 March).
Mr Ali, who is from the Bradford area, left the scene of the collision at the junction with Valley Road. He has not been seen since.
Two passengers in the Zafira aged four and two, were taken to hospital with serious, but not believed to be life-threatening injuries.
The occupants of the Alfa Romeo, aged 34 and 32, also suffered serious, but not believed to be life-threatening injuries and were also taken to hospital.
Inspector Joanne Field of the Western Area Roads Policing Unit, said: "We are actively trying to locate Mr Ali as he might be needing hospital treatment as a result of this collision, and would ask for him or anyone who knows him to contact the Western Area Roads Policing Unit on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111."


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I had to!
Here is only one of 4 bottles of milk I had to pump and dump after having a CT scan.
Although the barium would not affect the baby, the IV contrast would.
48 hours - no breastfeeding - pump and dump.
Wow! That was difficult to do!
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Holden on the comeback trail
Bolton's Stuart Holden has taken a step closer to a first-team comeback after five months out with a knee injury.
Last Updated: 31/08/11 3:17pm
Bolton midfielder Stuart Holden has taken a step closer to making his first-team comeback after five months out with a knee injury.
The Trotters' Player of the Year played 78 minutes for the reserves in a 7-0 thrashing by Fulham but, far from being downbeat, he was thrilled to be back playing.
Holden, 26, is now targeting another run-out for the second string against Rochdale next week as he steps up his quest for full fitness.
"I've set goals and I've achieved them along the way," he told the club's official website.
"This was another one of those goals, playing in a reserve game and I can't tell you how good it felt to be out there kicking a football, running around and tackling other players.
"On a personal note it was amazing for me to get out there and get back into the swing of things. To come through 78 minutes of action unscathed with my knee feeling good is a real step forward."
He added: "I obviously wasn't going to be as sharp as I was five months ago. I felt prior to my injury at Old Trafford I had played the best football of my career.
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Successful First MWSRA-MSI New Referee Mentor Clinic!
On Saturday, October 14th, 2017, MWSRA held its first ever New Referee Mentor Clinic, organized by MWSRA President Matthew Popkin and MWSRA New Referee Development Program Coordinator Gabriel Ado. 11 new referees worked a game set in Germantown, MD with four mentors providing advice and feedback before, during, and after the games. Interested in participating
Upcoming Meetings & Events for MWSRA Referees
Winter MWSRA Business Meeting: To Be Determined Montgomery County In-Service Clinic: 1st Monday of the month, 7:00PM at the Maryland SoccerPlex, Discovery Center Building, Germantown, MD) Howard County In-Service Clinic: 3rd Monday of the month, 7:00PM at the Covenant Park Complex (4560 Centennial Lane, Ellicott City, MD) Optional MWSRA High School Clinic: Thursday, August 31, 2017 at 7:00PM at the
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ALL MWSRA referees who work any public or private school soccer games in Maryland must complete the Prince George's Public Schools security process for the upcoming year. SEE INSTRUCTIONS HERE: MWSRA School Games Background Security Check Instructions 2017-2018 In addition, MWSRA will also verify that you are not on the Maryland Sex Offender database (Maryland Department
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Please see the attached two files if you intend to referee high school soccer games for this fall. Anyone who needs to register for high school games should contact Seth Cohen at firstname.lastname@example.com and mail a $34 check made payable to "MWSRA" to 13631 Alderton Road, Silver Spring, MD 20906. This must be done no later than September
Introducing Gabriel Ado – MWSRA's First New Referee Development Program Coordinator
MWSRA is very excited to announce that Gabriel Ado will be the first coordinator for MWSRA's New Referee Development Program (NRDP), reporting directly to the MWSRA Board. The NRDP is intended to improve the quality and retention of newer referees, regardless of age. Gabriel will be a great resource for newer referees and is very
Recertifying and Upgrading for 2018
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Wednesday, July 26th: 7:00pm High School Rules Clinic: State Rules Interpreter (mandatory for High School refs) Paint Branch High School Contact Dan Lukash at firstname.lastname@example.com with any questions. Don't forget to complete the background check for working public and private school games for 2017-2018!
Summer Business Meeting Date
Tuesday, July 11th: 7:00pm-8:30pm Summer Business Meeting: Includes training & light refreshments – checks will be distributed 3315 Greencastle Road, Burtonsville, MD 20866
New Referee Development Program Coordinator (Paid, Part-Time Position)
MWSRA is seeking a qualified referee to assist with outreach, mentoring, targeted recruitment, retention, and development of the next generation of referees. MWSRA expects the NRDP Coordinator to dedicate 10-15 hours/month and earn an annual stipend of $3,000 starting July 1, 2017. For a full description of the responsibilities, expectations, and preferred qualifications, please see below:
MWSRA Has A New Uniform Policy
In February 2017, the MWSRA Board approved a new, more concise uniform policy. Be sure to review the MWSRA Uniform Policy 2017, which includes important information about the new referee jerseys and what colors MWSRA expects all its referees to own. Key Updates in 2017: MWSRA requires the use of USSF-approved jerseys (single or double stripes).


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Rock Tape is usually advertised as a tape for recovering athletes, but it can be used by anyone dealing with some sort of acute or chronic injury!
In this post, I'm going to describe alternative ways/circumstances for using Rock Tape! I've done a Rock Tape review in the past, so if you want to learn more about the tape itself, click here to visit that post. While it may seem obvious to use Rock Tape if you just got injured doing some sort of activity, it may be less obvious to use for chronic issues that may develop. I've certainly had my fair share of 'long term' issues like pes anserine bursistis and patellofemoral syndrome and Rock Tape has been there for me all the way. Check out the Rock Tape website to find videos for how to use the tape or contact one of their Rock Docs for additional consultation.
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- Races: Cut a few strips to carry in your pocket or fuel belt to use in a race if you feel a shin splint, knee, IT, hip flexor issue etc… so you can apply it during the race and help you finish! I certainly will be cutting a few emergency strips to carry in my iFitness fuel belt for my upcoming races! Since they are thin and lightweight, it can't hurt to have Rock Tape on hand!
- Athletic events: similar to the above statement, if you participate in athletic events like Crossfit games etc… it would also be a good idea to have a roll or a few strips on hand if you feel like you have strained something and it needs some immediate attention 🙂 Each roll comes with a paper showing various ways to use Rock Tape, but you can check out the Rock Tape website all about taping for Crossfit!
- Work/School: Have a roll of Rock Tape in your desk or at your workplace to help with any issues that might develop from sitting or working on a computer for too long, like lower back or wrist (carpal Tunnel) issues. Of course its always a good idea to get up, walk around, and stretch to help minimize these as well 🙂
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Published: Tuesday 24th February 2015 by The News Editor
A Star Wars superfan urged other children of the 70s and 80s to check their cupboards and attics for toys after he sold off some more of his collection for over £24,000.
Craig Stevens, 45, former chairman of the Star Wars UK fan club, made headlines last month when a collector paid £18,000 at auction for his pristine Boba Fett figure in its perfect, unpunched packaging.
He sold a further 15 rare figures at Vectis auction house at Thornaby, Teesside, which fetched a further £24,650.
A figure of the IG-88 droid which gallingly still had its £1.40 original price sticker on the box went for £4,200.
And a Han Solo figure in Bespin outfit from The Empire Strikes Back film went for £2,000 after two internet bidders scrapped for the rarity.
Afterwards Mr Stevens, who is married and lives in Croydon, South London, said: "That was a great result from the auction – £24,000 was the hammer price which was a great return on my original investment of a few pounds in the 1990s."
That came on top of the £41,000-plus his other figures sold for last month.
The couple will use the proceeds to buy a new house. He still has a 10,000-strong collection of Star Wars memorabilia.
His advice for other fans was to get in their attic and have a look for old toys.
"The holy grail for Star Wars collectors in the Jawa with a vinyl cape which were made for a short time before they replaced it with a cloth cape," he said.
"It was only made for four or five months before they replaced it.
"There are more out there in people's cupboards and attics.
"Unpackaged you are talking £400-£500 and in the packaging, unopened, the sky's the limit."
Vectis sold one last year for more than £10,000.
Valuer Kathy Taylor said: "People didn't really believe another one has turned up because they are so scarce.
"I do believe there are more out there undisturbed lying around in people's cupboards and attics."
Mr Stevens is writing a book on Star Wars and plans another on collecting.
"I'd like to share my knowledge," he said. "Let's face it, everyone has stuff in their attics and cupboards."
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Why celebrate awful ambush?
Sir -- As a Northern Protestant I was appalled that the Irish Minister of Defence Tony Killeen attended a commemoration of an IRA ambush in Clare in which six RIC men were murdered 90 years ago.
The fact that it was an ambush says everything. Nothing brave about lying in wait to kill people. One can only imagine the uproar from the Irish Government if unionist politicians commemorated the deaths of Sean South and Fergal O'Hanlon in the Fifties. What hope is there of reconciliation on this island when a Government minister takes part in something so distasteful?
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15 Tips on Having a Successful Pregnancy with Lupus
For those of you have been following my blog for awhile now, you know I've shared my experiences of being pregnant while having lupus (here's just one). Staying healthy during pregnancy while keeping lupus symptoms at bay remains a hot topic that a lot of women with lupus are concerned about. The following article was … Continue reading
One Potato, Two Potato? Contemplating Family Size
As I sit here trying to outlast my sixth-month-old in the game of sleep training, I wonder at the fact that just earlier today I was entertaining the idea of having more children. Seeing an adorable, blissfully happy pregnant woman with her toddler in the kiddie pool will do that to you. But seriously, now … Continue reading
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The Huffington Post has finally warmed to its adopted name and has officially rebranded as "HuffPost". Its website has also had a complete freshen up too.
In the whole of its 12 years, not once has the US-based news site had a face lift…until now that is.
The changes have been done less than a year after co-founder Ariana Huffington released a statement to the public saying she will be stepping down the ladder to editor-in-chief. This came after she had been in the position for 16 years since the brands creation.
HuffPost's new editor in chief, Lydia Polgreen, has stated that, "The new design reflects our bold promise to help readers know what's real and what really matters."
The new logo has gone live to all of its online editions. All 17 have been totally rebranded to match the change and have their own brand new respective social media profiles. This of course includes the UK edition.
The websites rebrand includes a new homepage and a new feature which "tells and shows the most important story of the day". There's also a flash video "highlighting original news-driven video".
Chief executive Jared Grusd said: "HuffPost is the pioneer of online journalism and continues to lead the digital news landscape. Our changes today build upon our heritage of continuous innovation.
"Today, we make a decided leap into our future. The rebrand and relaunch of our products symbolise our commitment to continually evolve to help our audiences connect with a world that is changing rapidly around them."
This is a positive move for HuffPost who have roughly 200m daily visitors across all of its news sites.
Logo designer Julia Beizer has said, "We started with what we believe sets us apart – our editorial voice: down to earth, cutting through what doesn't matter and getting to what's real.
"These thoughts inspired the forward-slash shape that brackets our name on the top of our site and stands alone as our app and social logo.
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What is the Upper Valley EdCamp?EdCamps are a way for educators to come together to share ideas, best practices and dilemmas. Inspired by the Unconference format of workshops/conferences, EdCamps facilitate peer-to-peer learning, collaboration, and creativity.
Unlike traditional conferences, sessions are not planned or scheduled until the day of the event. At the beginning of the EdCamp, participants suggest ideas based on their area of interest, or desire to share. Discussion leaders come from within the attending members. Our first EdCamp is open to staff, teachers, administrators and educators in middle and high schools.
How Can You Benefit?Come enjoy an evening with colleagues from the Upper Valley area and beyond. Arrive with an idea for a session that you would like to lead or with the anticipation of an afternoon of learning from your peers. A session might explore a technology tool, a discussion about best practices, a collaborative presentation with multiple facilitators, or a problem you'd like to solve.
Over the course of the afternoon, you will have the opportunity to attend up to three sessions. The rule of the unconference is to "vote with your feet". If a session doesn't meet your needs, simply get up and move on to another room.
You will learn something new, maybe make a new friend, and receive information that you can immediately apply in your classroom and professional life! You'll also receive a certificate from the Upper Valley Educators Institute for three and a half continuing education hours.
What is the Cost?Upper Valley EdCamp is free!
When is it?Date: May 3, 2012
Time: 4:00-7:30 (a light supper will be provided)
Place: Lebanon High School
What Should I Bring?Bring a friend! Bring an issue! Bring a classroom practice to share. Bring an open mind. A laptop with wireless Internet is useful. It will allow you to view the session board online, take notes, and view websites discussed throughout the day.
How Do I Register?To register for our May 3rd 2012 UV EdCamp head to our registration page at www.uvedcamp.org.
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Yacht engineer tips
The main function of the engineer is to maintain the mechanical and electrical operations of the yacht. This position will entail large, complicated jobs, but can, at the same time, incorporate something as small as fixing a tv. Click through for some expert advice on engineering courses, qualifications and maintenance tips on common yacht machinery problems.
Hold still: A guide to anchors on superyachts
Anchors have come a long way over the years, and whilst big and heavy chunks of metal aren't necessarily pretty, superyachts still need a way stop at sea without drifting away.
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Yacht fuel: The importance of testing
With all the stresses that fill the day-to-day running of a superyacht, the last thing your crew wants to worry about is problems with fuel. Without a properly functioning and efficient fuel tank, the superyacht won't be leaving the berth...
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Getting refit ready: A guide to superyacht refit and repair
With more than 300 refit shipyards to choose from worldwide, how do you make the decision of which yard to trust with your multi-million pound asset? Yachting Pages explores the world of superyacht refits, from why you need a refit and what the yards offer, to purchasing a yacht for refit over a new construction.
A guide to yacht stabilisers
A stabilised yacht significantly enhances comfort and rest for both crew and guests, which means individuals are a lot more rested making better decisions and more enjoyable experiences....
Marine hydraulics: The hidden heroes of a superyacht
Superyachts will generally use hydraulics to power their davits, but pneumatics is used on vessels up to 50 feet to assist in the manual operation of luffing and jib extension...
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A guide to superyacht propellers and propulsion
Out of sight out of mind for most, superyacht propellers and yacht propulsion systems are largely to credit for the swift movement and manoeuvrability of today's superyachts. Yachting Pages advises on choosing and maintaining yacht props, and the efficiency of alternative or 'hybrid' methods of yacht propulsion.
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Marine satellite communication guides
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A guide on superyacht entertainment systems
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A guide to superyacht generators and marine power
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Staying cool with superyacht climate control
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Posted 17 January 2013 - 03:22
Any similar stories?
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Posted 17 January 2013 - 03:40
If nothing else works, send it to Waterman USA service in Wisconsin. Heck, they replaced a Carene nib for me, and I had buggered it up myself!
Posted 17 January 2013 - 20:05
Did it write normally before?
Did you do something different after which this problem started (like starting to use a converter instead of a cartridge?)
Freedom exists by virtue of self limitation.
Posted 17 January 2013 - 20:15
Other possible problems:
-Manufacturing material/oils in nib requiring soap, water, and/or ammonia to remove.
-Dried ink gunking up your nib causing flow isseus requiring soap, water, and/or ammonia to remove.
-Converter can affect the surface tension of the ink stopping ink flow.
-Defect in nib tines, misaligned causing scratchiness and flow issues.
-Ink that doesn't play nice with your pen.
Symptoms to pay attention too: timing of skips, scratchiness in nib, and whether using cartridge or converter.
I recommend: J.B.'s Perfect pen flush, using a cartridge containing Waterman serenity blue ink (also known as florida blue), and seeing if this issue persists. If so, time for a nibmeister to look at it!
My 2 cents.
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Posted 18 January 2013 - 22:51
I tried to re-soak, this time with a bit of dish soap, and for 2 days.
After being thoroughly dry, I re-inked (with Mont Blanc Royal Blue ink), and there is still some skipping: specifically, on the "ascent," as you may imagine beginning to write a cursive "h" or a "b" or an "l." I find I have to re-draw many of my letter-characters.
The ink flows slightly better after the re-soak, but it's not as consistent as it used to be.
I'm going to explore the warranty service idea someone here brought up. The pen is barely a year old, and its misbehaviour is something entirely new.
Posted 18 January 2013 - 23:20
Posted 19 January 2013 - 02:13
I went thru 2 nibs with my Carene and finally called it quits. Both were balky and overly dry writers. I cleaned them in an ultrasonic bath of ammonia and soap (my treatment for all new pens)and tried a number of nib tweaks that have helped other pens perform better but all of this made no apparent difference. The Waterman Edson had been my "grail" pen, but the Carene experience has me rethinking that too.
Wow. What a story!
I'll contact Waterman, since I bought the pen new within the past year.
Before the recent couple of weeks, it was fine.
But I must say, it never wrote as smoothly as a Waterman Hemisphere, or my old faithful Caran d'Ache pens.
Posted 19 January 2013 - 08:26
To repeat D.ick (RMN) did it write well before or when new. You mention it wrote better but was it skipping at times then.
I will add, having removed a nib from the section, if when assembled the adhesive gets in the wrong place I suspect ink flow to the nib would suffer.
Here is a pic
and here you can see adhesive near the feed.
Edited by Force, 19 January 2013 - 08:29.
Posted 13 November 2016 - 21:50
Well rather than starting a new thread, I thought I'd bring an old one alive. My Carene used to skip. I flush every pen before I first put ink in it, of course, so that wasn't the problem. I'd followed all the guides and advice about filling up the converter, then emptying, and repeating 3 times so that the huge feed can have a chance to become fully immersed.
Still skipped.
Then I changed from using the converter to using the supplied cartridge, and all issues with skipping disappeared! I suppose it could be the supplied Waterman (Serenity Blue) ink, but I've tried different inks from different companies and it still performs flawlessly - I don't bother using converters anymore, unless unavoidable. Cart + pipette/syringe is the way to go.
It's now my favourite journalling pen by a mile because the Pelikan is disappointing and temperamental and the Lamy 2000 has the same issue as the Pelikan with being finicky on paper which has lots of hand oils(near the lower half of each page) with certain inks. The Cerene has no such issues.
I'm really not sure why the converter should be the issue though.
Edited by Bluey, 13 November 2016 - 21:54.
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I think I can say it's what I (we) were expecting to see, the new version converter.
There are many people having problems with this version.
If you still want to eliminate it and try a converter you should try one of the earlier versions with the chrome collar.
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We went to this expo in Sept. 06. I finally went downtown May 6, 07 to look at the pics. I asked if my son had what it takes to get into modeling. They of course said yes. But they also said not all kids have what it takes for them to even offer the test pics. I called my wife to see if it was ok to spend the $85 for the test pics, she said ok. This meeting was with Jay Esquis. They said to return in about a week to review the pics with them.
We returned and had a meeting with Gail Spangler. She reviewed the pics with us and told us that her and a group of other people get together every Friday to review the cd's from the week(which was about 96 cds that week). She said my son's cd was the only one they asked to see twice. She then stated that Glamour wanted to compile a portfolio for my son. They would pick up a majority of the cost for the pics. We were told we just had to pay $125 per pose, with 3 poses being taken, and that this was only about 10% of what the whole portfolio cost...ie Glamour was picking up 90% of the cost. We said ok. We were so excited that our son was accepted and that they said only about 5% of the test shots get through for a portfolio opportunity.
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We were told that the portfolio would be ready on 10-23-07. We never heard from anyone. So I started calling them. First thing was Gail was never returning our calls. And when I finally got a hold of her she told me there was a huge delay at the processing studio that they use. So they took the pics to another processing studio. We finally got the pics in early Dec ( i do not have the exact date.)
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I should have seen the red flag when there were no pics in their office of their clients on any ads or magazine covers, just like the other person said. There were just photographs of people. These photos could have been of anyone.
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Now i keep hearing all of this stuff that happend in 2007 about that magazine company and also about the photographer charging you $98.00 for a "test" shoot. Ok lets analize that shall we.
The Photographer is Independent Contact with most modeling agencies in chicago they do have to get paid for there work and also as well for touch up, editing and also as well for taking your photos why b***h or complain about it when you are also getting professional photos that are on a Photo CD even if you do not get a job with any agency you still got photos you can give out to potential people who might be needing talent that you find on your own.
1st. Photos will always have to be taken in any modeling type of agency some charge you a "application fee and or registration fee of over $300-$400 so basically your comp cards and printing and photos and everything else is included in Registration or Application Fee with other Talent Agencies.
2nd. Now with Glamour Model Talent Inc yes they charge you $98.00 to do a "test" photoshoot and they have you return the next week to review the photos, pick up your photo cd and also as well discuss with you about the printing for the comp cards and to further discuss potential jobs or whatever.
3rd. To be honest there is no "LOOK" for tv, commercials, film and whatever else might come around where people need talent however since talent companies work in volume and bulk it might take time for you to get your gig since companies (ad agencies or print agencies or casting calls) are looking for a certain height, width, size, race and demographics so the biggest part is to see who is a match in the system database. I know this is true since i was emailed by a lady who runs a ad agency looking for models and they wanted a certain demographics for a alcoholic drink ad.
The BBB is sort of hit and miss if the company (no matter what it is) does not pay there due's to be registered with them there Rating automatically drops does not matter if they have good or bad ratings.
For Scam companies the State of Illinois Consumers Affairs Dept and also as well the Chicago attorney general office would shut them down Quick if they were found out to be a scam they do not tolerate scam type of industries in chicago.
However like any major company you have your "Bad" apples where they tend to mislead people and or give people the wrong impression i have talked to the owner of the Modeling agency and he told me all about the issues that happened in 2007 regarding some Magazine agency looking for talent, so yes they had there issues back then however the 4-6 bad remarks over the hundreds of good remarks it sort of out weighs the bad remarks. But people live and thrive off of bad press and also as well they like all that drama so they tend to read the bad stuff rather then the good stuff.
Needless to say IF you come to a interview and they want to have photos taken for your test shoot or photo shoot well its really up to you to PAY for it? They are not really pulling your leg and or making you take the photos you can walk out of any agency at anytime. However possibly when you go to a agency have them show you recent or past work orders? that would be a good reassurance if you see proof on paper and also as well track record.
You see i am not just defending the talent agency i work for but well for everyone who does modeling and talent in chicago every agency who tries to find you jobs everyone must charge the client something either photos, registration, comp cards, and take a percent from jobs got for you. Also mostly for talent agencies since they work in BULK and MASS amounts of people are signed to the agency they have to pick and choose who does the next job so give them a break.
MY food for thought.
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