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Hello SOTGC Community,
We love to find ways for the community to connect and collaborate and what better way than through a virtual Twitter Chat Happy Hour. The chat is always hosted by a SOTGC member and provides 10 questions throughout the hour happy hour to keep everyone engaged, informed, learning, and mingling.
We have had great success with each monthly #SOTGCHH so far and hope you decide to join us this month.
Each month we pick a new topic
From 5PM – 6PM PST (8PM – 9PM EST) on the first Wednesday of each month we host a Twitter Chat
All you have to do is search #SOTGCHH around 4:55PM PST (7:55PM EST) on the first Wednesday of each month, follow that month's hostess to see the questions they post, and you can participate from there. REMEMBER: always include #SOTGCHH with your responses so everyone can see.
If you want to know about the happy hour beforehand make sure to follow @SOTGC and @DanaMalstaff
So grab a glass of wine and jump on at 5pm this coming Wednesday to participate in this months topic:
June 3, 2015 #SOTGCHH Twitter Chat Topic:
Landing a new job or freelance project in the hidden job market
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Part one of a series of irregular posts spotlighting comics with blurry photos that you can buy from various places. The following comics are a sample of the shelves in Polyester Books 'World's Freakiest Bookstore', 330 Brunswick St, Fitzroy Melbourne.
Sunday, January 19, 2014
12 Comics You Can Buy Right Now From Polyester Books!
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Monday, December 2, 2013
Paper Trail
Boy's Own adventure by Tony Thorne in Demons.
WIP: Jase Harper's Awk Wood.
Preview of Roger Langridge's L'il Ernie.
Preview for new comic from Katie Parrish.
A lengthy post on T.C. Denne's soft drink and ice cream business by Darian Zam.
Recreation of a mid-1960s hand screen-printed poster for the Peter Pan Dazzle, by Bob Godfrey.
Philip Bentley has released a his comics memoirs A Life in Comics available from Second Shore. Phil has been involved for much of the past 50 years with the Australian comics scene through fandom, retailing, writing and publishing. More info on A Life in Comics – a personal history of comics in Australia 1960-1990 here.
Phil also recently announced the end of his Australian comics publication Word Balloons.
"With the release of A Life in Comics it seems an appropriate time to draw a line under the publication of Word Balloons. It was not my intention from the outset to conclude its run here, but anyone who has been following the magazine's trajectory will have seen that its frequency has slowed over the years. This is just the natural consequence of producing an work as labour of love. Eventually enthusiasm will run out. I had thought that perhaps at the end of producing the book I would feel energised and be enthusiastic about getting back into WB, but the opposite has been true, so I very much feel it is time to move on"
Back issues of Word Balloons can be purchased from Second Shore.
Emmet O'Cuana reviews Home Brew Vampire Bullets #0.
Eleri Mai Harris made a beautiful comic for the 2013 Caravan of Comics TCAF excursion.
Gallery of New Zealand reprint comics at The Library of American Comics Blog.
The Dominion Post profiles Murray Webb.
Simon Hanselmann's 2013 CAB report.
Daniel Best announces a Keith Chatto ebook biography.
Neale Blanden diagrams the Melbourne Comics Community.
Jem Yoshioka writes about the recent Women's Cartoon colloquium in Wellington.
Sarah Laing's commentary on the Women's Cartoon colloquium.
David Mahler writes about Marc Pearson.
Have you ordered your SAVAGE BITCH?
Stephen A. Russell profiles Art Spiegelman for The Age prior to his recent Australian visit.
Paper Trail masthead courtesy of Toby Morris.
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Monday, March 11, 2013
Paper Trail
Former New Zealand Comic Gazette reviewer Stephen Jewell profiles Rufus Dayglo.
Neale Blanden's blog.
Pipedream Comics interview Jason Paulos.
I missed it, but here's some Chaykin heavy coverage of last years Brisbane Supanova from Tim McEwen.
Howard Chaykin and David Yardin (Photo by Tim McEwen)
Maude Farrugia and Jen Breach are amongst the twelve winners of the Australian Society of Authors 2012-2013 Annual Mentorship Program.
Simon Hanselmann's bookshelf at Its Nice That.
Roger Langridge cartoon blogged his recent trip to New Zealand.
Forthcoming Scar Studios Exhibition.
Michael Hill writes about small press Australian comics in the 1990's.
Tom Taylor and James Brouwer launch the second volume of The Deep in Melbourne at All Star Comics.
Dellaram Vreeland profiles Dillon Naylor.
Scarlette Baccini's Bathwater Books.
Australian comics community on Reddit.
Greg Broadmore mural on the ceiling of the Roxy. (from Meredith Yayanos.)
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Tuesday, July 10, 2012
Steve Carter and Antoinette Rydyr Interview Part Two of Two
The very fact that these time periods are not in the here and now allows the imagination far greater freedom to explore the kind of concepts and images that we do. Stories set in the present, with a basis in firm reality, make this more difficult to achieve. The more unreal, surreal or bizarre the setting or scenario, the more creative your imagination becomes, resulting in uniqueness and originality. Also, issues such as social politics, et al, can then be addressed in a far more lateral way and remain in the subtext without crowding the story and action. When working within genres such as SF, horror and fantasy, as a general rule, the further from reality the story, the more diverse the interpretation of the readers. We feel that this is ultimately a positive thing. We have found that settings in other realities, in the far past or distant future, or on other worlds, work best for us when dealing with pure "fantasy"
You have released several works with titles such as Gorgasm etc, what do you think of the new trend in mainstream filmmaking, and possibly mass media in general of the pornography or torture porn style of entertainment? Recent works such as Hostel etc?
For a start, it's not exactly a "new trend". Do not forget the Video Nasties and the Pre-Code horror comics of the 1950s, or the "Penny Dreadfuls", the pulps of the 1930s and just as infamous, the Grand Guignol, which featured staged rapes, torture and mutilations such as eye gouging – as do films like Hostel and Saw.
There is far less censorship now than there was in the hideously politically correct 1990s. Back then; it was just too fashionable to be offended by just about anything at all. There is more freedom now, and that can only be a good thing for artists who enjoy pushing the "boundaries".
We feel that films such as Hostel 1 & 2, Dawn of the Dead remake, Devil's Rejects, Hills have Eyes remake, and such, are bonafide modern horror films that do not pull their punches. There are many interesting themes and good performances in these films, along with genuinely threatening and confronting images of terrifying violence. These elements make these films much more powerful than your average lightweight thriller.
One thing these films are not, and that's pornography. While the violence and elements of sadism may well be intense, they contain no porn. Nudity, naked breasts and simulated sex does not constitute pornography. Nor do bucket-loads of SFX blood and guts. Pornographic films have real people indulging in real sex for the camera. These "new trend" horror films are not real. They are created through the use of special effects. No one is ever "really" tortured, raped, mutilated or murdered.
On the other hand, there are women who are involved in the porn industry that clearly would rather be doing something else. In effect, they are trapped. That kind of scenario is pretty depressing. This is simply not the case with films like Hostel, no matter how "offensive" the themes and imagery.
Horror is visual and visceral as well as psychological. In a thriller or suspense story it is the notion of implication and an atmosphere of fear that drives the story and characters. It is not until "that which is truly unacceptable" actually transpires and is shown rather than implied that a story can really become a "horror story". This is what puts horror apart from other forms, such as suspense and fantasy, etc.
All good stories, horror or otherwise, have a combination of elements– a good premise, strong concepts, suspense, drama, action, interesting characters, a cohesive plot, and in some cases, even moments of impactful violence. But if you intend to do horror, then it's a good idea to make it horrific – conceptually and visually. Matters of "taste" or theories of what does or does not constitute "porn" and "torture porn" don't enter into it.
Splash page from Phantastique #4
Can you talk about the relaunch of Phantastique?
Yes, Phantastique has re-emerged as Fantastique. The first two issues are in circulation throughout the underground and a third one is due to be released soon. It includes The Well of Souls - scripted and pencilled by us and inked by Glenn Smith, and Ocean Born, a script of ours that has been illustrated by Tanya Nicholls (of Storm Publishing).
Fantastique is more overtly oriented towards fantasy and science fantasy, but it also contains obvious elements of horror and gore. On the other hand, Charnel House is a hard-core horror comic that is extreme and very explicit.
Ever thought of doing something with some fluffy bears and a nice little romance?
Not likely. Not our thing.
So, what's up next?
More art, stories, experimental music and comics.
Thank you both for your time.
Thanks very much for your interest in us, and our work.
All images copyright 2012 Steve Carter and Antoinette Rydyr. Interview copyright 2012 James Andre.
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AHA 2010 Election Results
Lisa Forman Cody (Claremont McKenna College), chair of the Nominating Committee, announces the following results of the 2010 balloting for officers and committee members of the American Historical Association.
- Anthony Grafton, Princeton University
- William Cronon, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Vice President, Professional Division
- Jacqueline Jones, University of Texas at Austin
Councilor Profession
- Sara Abosch, University of Memphis
Councilor Research
- Martha Howell, Columbia University
Councilor Teaching
- Anne F. Hyde, Colorado College
Committee on Committees
- John Connelly, University of California, Berkeley
Nominating Committee
Position 1: Raul A. Ramos, University of Houston
Position 2: Pekka J. Hämäläinen, University of California,Santa Barbara
Position 3: Sandra E. Greene, Cornell University
The results will be formally announced at the annual business meeting of the Association scheduled to be held in Boston on January 8, 2011, in Room 207 of the John B. Hynes Memorial Convention Center beginning at 4:45 p.m. A detailed election report will appear in the January 2011 issue of Perspectives on History.
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Jerzy Bauer (born in 1936) is one of the leading Polish composers of the generation after Lutosławski and Panufnik. Since his son Andrzej is one of the leading cellists of the current generation, it is hardly surprising to find that music for cello figures prominently in his large output, its mild modernism showing a respectful engagement with the music of the past. And the second of his two cello concertos demonstrates that he is fully aware that the cello is the singing instrument par excellence.
Andrzej Bauer, cello
Aukso Tychy Chamber Orchestra (Tracks 1–3)
Marek Moś, conductor (Tracks 1–3)
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A recent audit by the Australia-based Mystery Customer Pty Ltd showed that 71% of employees in 42 fast-food restaurants didn't wear name badges. Why are name badges so important and why should employees wear them? It's as simple as this; name badges improve customer relations. According to the research, clients who know the name of the person serving them have better contact with the staff; this can have a positive sales effect.
According to a U.S. study, customers want to know names of employees. 96% of respondents said that in business relationships it's necessary to call a person by name. More than 70% of them said that it was important for them to see the name of a sales assistant; 76% said they had greater trust and confidence in a company's professionalism if the staff had name badges.
Customers like dealing with real people. Knowing an employee's name helps avoid faceless contact with a 'receptionist' or 'sales assistant' and enables a client to feel more comfortable. According to a British Mystery Shopping provider's study, companies that made name badges obligatory have increased customer satisfaction by 12%.
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Sunday, 10 April 2016
Bevin Reed wins the 2016 League 1 Cup
The 2016 edition of the PFC League 1
Cup saw a field of 8 participants on the day, with each player getting to play 4 matches by way of random draw. Match 1 dished up a mouth watering encounter with pre-tournament favourites Bevin Reed & Jayden van der Merwe renewing their rivalry. In the end Bevin triumphed by 1-0 over Jayden. This gave Bevin the perfect start to the defense of his League 1 title - Bevin secured his first WASPA title by winning the 2015 edition of this cup!
In Round 2 matches, newcomer Stanton Nortjie stunned Bevin by taking the lead on 3 minutes and Bevin played under immense pressure (mostly brought on by himself) for the remainder of the game - Bevin got the equaliser with 44 seconds left to play, and a huge smile of relief followed, as Bevin avoided the "upset of the day". That result left Stanton brimming with confidence, especially after he suffered a 1-0 loss to Julian vd Merwe in Round 1 matches. Round 3 produced a thriller of a match which ended Chessray Jooste (2) v (1) Julian vd Merwe - a match played at franctic pace with both players throwing caution to the wind, constantly probing and looking to exploit any weakness in their opponent!
Bevin had to wait as late as Round 4 to clinch the title, as he ground out a patient 1-0 win over his younger brother Sherwin Reed. On the day Sherwin managed to finish 5th overall - a satisfying finish for one of our newcomers too!
Match 20 saw the battle for 2nd place overall - that match ended Chessray (1) v (0) Jayden, with pre-tournament favourite Jayden having to settle for 3rd
place overall. The triumph for Bevin Reed marks the capture of his 4th WASPA title to date - congratulations to Bevin! Thanks to all for attending and making the day a success once again!
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The National Fishing Lure Collectors Club (NFLCC) is a non-profit, educational, international organization founded in 1976. The primary objectives of the NFLCC are to foster an awareness of fishing tackle collecting as a hobby and to assist members in the location, identification, and trading of vintage fishing-related equipment.
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The Next Timed Auction Starts July 13
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Lang's July 13-23 Timed Auction
Viewing will be available at the NFLCC National Show in Lancaster, PA
Come view all 520 lots - Bid Online or Bid at the Show
The timed auction catalog will go live and bidding will commence Friday, July 13 at 7:00pm. After 10 days of bidding, on Monday, July 23, if any lot receives a bid during the last 10 minutes of the auction (6:50-7:00pm), an extension timer will start on that lot for 10 minutes. Each time another bid is placed, the 10 minute timer resets, until no further bidding occurs, then each lot will end as the timer runs out. When all lots have closed, the successful bidders will be emailed an invoice for their purchases. There will be no phone bids or live audience bids - this auction will be online only.
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Let the Chapter 7 Trustee Sell Your Final Business Assets and Pay Your Special Debts
Give the bankruptcy trustee the headache of dealing with your final business assets. The owner of dying business tends to have a hard time figuring out how and when to close the doors of that business. Even after deciding that he or she will likely have to file a personal bankruptcy to get a […]
When Bankruptcy Is the Responsible Thing to Do
The best New Year's resolution for improving your life: Find out your legal options for tackling your debts, and then act on what you learn.
"Asset" and "No Asset" Closed-Business Chapter 7 Cases
When the sole proprietor of a just-closed business files a personal Chapter 7 bankruptcy case, the trustee may or may not have assets to liquidate and distribute to the creditors. If not, the case will more likely be finished faster. But if the trustee does collect some assets, there can be some bigger advantages in […]
Advantages of Paying Your 2012 Income Tax through Chapter 13
If you expect to owe 2012 income tax, you may be able to take care of it simply by paying less to your other creditors.
Keeping It Simple in a Closed-Business Chapter 7 Case
Using a Chapter 7 case to clean up after closing down your business will be easy or not depending largely on three factors: business assets, taxes, and other nondischargeable debts. These three will usually also determine if you should be in a Chapter 7 case or instead in a Chapter 13 one. Once you've closed […]
Paying Your 2012 Income Taxes on the Backs of Your Other Creditors
If you expect to owe 2012 income taxes, and you file bankruptcy after December 31, that tax can be "included" in your case.
Defeating Creditors' Accusations That You Misused Their Credit to Pay for the Holidays
The risk that creditors will not allow you to discharge some of their debts can be minimized through smart timing of your bankruptcy.
Getting a Fresh Financial Start After Closing Down Your Small Business
Closing down a business can be messy. A bankruptcy filed to deal with the financial fallout of a business closure is often more complicated than a normal consumer bankruptcy case. But not necessarily. In one respect at least, a business bankruptcy can actually be much easier than a consumer one. If you've owned a small […]
Americans Still Think the Same about Why the Rich Are Rich
The headline story: many more Americans now believe that strong conflict exists between the rich and the poor. The surprising backstory: our attitude has NOT changed about how the rich got to be that way. This follows up on my recent blog about the report by the Pew Research Center titled "Rising Share of Americans […]
The Honest Christmas
Your abundant love for your children, spouse, and others is not defined by an (over)abundance of holiday gifts.


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I have been very fortunate to have been invited to lecture and to give audio visual talks around the world, not only on the topic of Jack the Ripper but other equally interesting crime-related topics such as "Serial Killers", "Modern Day Forensics" Crime Prevention", Along with talks relating to myths and mysteries from around the world that have fascinated and captivated the imagination of the public at large for many years.
A recent addition to my lecture program features a four-part series of lectures titled "The Dance Crazes of the 1920`s-1970`s".
The details of all my highly interesting and informative talks are set out below and can be tailor made to last between 60 minutes and 2 hours.
"Jack the Ripper- "The Real Truth"
In this presentation, I reveal the results of my lengthy cold case re-investigation into this murder mystery, which has fascinated people worldwide for 130 years. The results of which now dispel and shatter the myth that surrounded Jack the Ripper and The Whitechapel Murders.
"Forensics an aid to Modern Day Crime Detection"
"The World`s Worst Serial Killers"
An audio visual insight into the world`s worst serial killers, highlighting the pain and suffering the victims endured, the anguish the relatives suffered, as well as highlighting the errors made by law enforcement officers in at times allowing some killers to go free and kill again before finally being incarcerated
"The Mysteries of the Seas"
"Protecting valuables and avoiding tourist scams"
"The Mysteries of the Skies-The UFO Phenomenon"
"The Apollo 11 Moon Landing – Fact or Fiction"?
"Barnum & Baileys Circus "The Greatest Show on Earth"
A journey back in time for an audio and visual insight into the many unusual "human" side show acts and attractions who toured the world with a circus which was started by PT Barnum and came to be known as "The Greatest Show on Earth" in the late 1800`s
"Psychics, Mediums, and Clairvoyants- EXPOSED?"
"The UK`s Worst Serial Killers"
An audio visual insight into some of the UK`s worst serial killers, from the early Victorian period to the present day.
"The British Police at Work-From arrest to conviction"
"Murder Mystery Fun Quiz"
"The Pirates of the Caribbean – The real truth"
For further enquiries and bookings contact firstname.lastname@example.com.
Television Credits
September 2015 – CBS Reality "Unsolved"
March 2015 – BBC 2 "State Secrets" with Michael Portillo
February 2015 – Channel Five "Jack the Ripper" A New Suspect
Oct 2013 – Channel Seven Australia
August 2011 – BBC 1 "National Treasures" Jack the Ripper
May 2011 – Channel Five Television, Sydney, Australia
April 2011 – Channel Nine Television, Sydney Australia
April 2011 – National Geographic Documentary-"Finding Jack the Ripper"
April 2011 – Fox News USA
Jan 2011 – ZDF Television Germany "Jack the Ripper The German Suspect"
Numerous other radio and press interviews with media outlets worldwide over the past five years on the subject of Jack the Ripper and serial killers.
When any television program is filmed there are the hilarious bloopers that occur. As was the case when filming the above documentary for National Geographic. (Click link to see one such hilarious blooper)


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Villa Sidri
Italy - Amalfi Coast holidays - Amalfi and Positano Coast
Basic informationAvailable from January to December. Location Seaside - Sleeps 4 - Bedrooms 2 - Bathrooms 2 - Pool
Is a two bedroom, two bathroom villa, located in one of the part of Praiano with the most panoramic views. It occupies the entire ground floor of a two-storey building and has two spacious terraces overlooking the blue Mediterranean sea, with memorable views of Positano, the Galli Islands, Capri in the distance and along the Amalfi Coast. The sea is just below the property, 250 steps down a communal staircase lead to a terrace for sunbathing and sea access for a cooling swim in one of the many protected coves set into the beautiful Amalfi Coast. The villa has 110 sqms of indoor space and 400 sqms of outdoors, consisting of two terraces (240 sqms and 160 sqms respectiveley), a small pool area, a nicely tended garden, part of which is planted with seasonal vegetables. The terraces are equipped with an outside dining table with barbecue, sun loungers, sun umbrellas and external shower. The house is bright and spacious and with high ceilings, and has been recently refurbished in a modern welcoming style. There is air conditioning throughout and WIFI internet access. Guests staying at Villa Sidri can do without a car as the restaurants, shops and grocery shops of Praiano are within 400 metres (including the 160 stairway steps) of the house. There is a nearby bus stop where the local bus will take guests in the direction of either Positano or Amalfi. Villa Sidri is indeed an ideal destination for both couples seeking for a romantic corner on the Amalfi Coast but also for families seeking for a central and practical accommodation.
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Access is from a door off the communal stairway leading to the sea. From the covered terrace with dining table, access is into an open L shaped dining and living area. To the right is a dining table which can accommodate up to six guests and the open kitchen. Staright on the living area which includes 2 sofas and a large flat-screen satellite television. French windows open from here onto the covered terrace and garden. From the living room, a small corridor leads to the sleeping area. Here are two double bedrooms each with their separate bathroom. One bathroom has a large Jacuzzi tub the other bathroom a shower
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Favourite Swedish fashion designer, Raltson, returns to Sahara this spring with striking, unique statement pieces that embody the designer's artistic, fuss-free aesthetic. We love this new breathable and slightly sheer linen top rendered in a high-contrast, monochrome pattern. With a breezy, flowing silhouette featuring a folded collar, hemline that is longer at the back, deep front pockets and natural mother-of-pearl buttons.
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Connolly & Herrmann (Wellington) fl 1887-1889 :Group portrait of Form VI girls at Wellington Girls High School 1887, 1885
Reference Number: PA3-0053
Studio group portrait of Form VI, Wellington Girls College. Back row standing: Ada F Carrol. Amy Meek. Ethel Maud Wilson. Mary Grubb. Jessie Nairn. Seated from left: Margaret Paterone. Harriet Day. Ella Marchant. Georgina Stack. Photographed by Connolly and Herrmann (Wellington) in 1887.
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Connolly & Herrmann (Wellington) fl 1887-1889 :Group portrait of Form VI girls at Wellington Girls High School 1887, Reference Number PA3-0053 (1 digitised items)
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Inscriptions: Inscribed - Verso - Wellington Girls High School Form VI 1887. 1. Ada F Carroll 2. Margaret Patenone 3. Amy Meek 4. Harriet Day 5. Mary [Gruby] 7 Ella [Albnan] Marchant 8. Georgina Stack 9. Jessie Nairn Xmas / 87
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|Tobacco Advertising and Promotion Bill [Lords]
Yvette Cooper: I can certainly repeat the assurances of Lord Filkin in another place that it is not the aim of the Bill for historic tobacco advertisements or items of intrinsic value that have branding to be caught. Clearly, cases need to be determined on the facts, but the Bill will not stop museums showing historic posters and items or antique shops displaying old packs or memorabilia of obsolete brands. Those items will not be regarded as advertisements or as the promotion of tobacco products. Obviously, at issue would be whether they were historic paraphernalia.
We would not permit tobacco companies to roll out a load of old posters that were 30 years old or reintroduce a new brand and put up what was supposedly an historic display not in a museum, but on a massive billboard outside a school, for example. That is why the issue is whether or not they are advertisements and the context in which they are put, rather than needing to introduce a particular amendment along the lines proposed by the Opposition. We have a common aim to ensure that legitimate, historical artefacts are available for public education and view, but that there are not any unnecessary loopholes in the Bill.
Tim Loughton: I am not entirely sure that that is the reassurance that I wanted. It does not seem to mitigate against companies cornering the market in antique Players or Senior Service cigarette signs. Equally, the amendment would be a sensible addition to the Bill without a downside, whereby such items can be excluded specifically in a museum or in an historic context, rather than erected outside schools. However, that point was argued at length in the other place. I hope that it will be dealt with by regulation and, on that basis, I beg to ask leave to withdraw the amendment.
Amendment, by leave, withdrawn.
Tim Loughton: I beg to move amendment No. 15, in line 4, page 2, line 35, at end insert—
I regret that this is the last amendment to clause 4 before we move on to other clauses. I hope that it is helpful. It is intended to provide greater definition within the Bill. It makes common sense to include an additional measure under subsection (2) because the definition of ''principal market'' is not clear. It seems again the Minister is happy to leave that to the courts to decide and for large legal bills to be accumulated
Column Number: 122during that process. What about a magazine that has 28 per cent. of its circulation market in the United Kingdom, 24 per cent. in the United States of America, 24 per cent. in Germany and a further 24 per cent. in Australia? Which is the principal market? None of them constitutes the majority of more than 50 per cent., although the UK market may be slightly ahead at the time of other markets overseas.
How does one define the principal market of the Financial Times or Hello! magazine? The continental edition of the Financial Times is published in Frankfurt and circulated widely in the United States. I am reliably informed that Hello! magazine is available in many countries and there is obviously also an English edition.
The clause relates to a grey area and we seek to help by adding a definition. I cannot think of any obvious loopholes that would stem from it—that great loophole bogeyman that the Minister invokes to try to bat down amendments. The amendment is self-explanatory. It is intended to help and improve the Bill, rather than detract from it.
Yvette Cooper: The Bill does not set out a definition of principal market in precise quantified terms for a good reason. The term varies upon the particular circumstances of the case and the number of markets a particular magazine or product has. For example, a publication may have 40 per cent. of its sales in the UK and the remaining 60 per cent. may be spread across 12 or 13 different countries. In those circumstances, hon. Members may rightly think that the principal market of that publication is the UK even though more than 50 per cent. of the sales take place outside the UK. It depends on whether there are two markets—or five, six, seven and so on. The interpretation of what counts as the principal market will vary according to the different nature of the product. That is why it is right not to pin down in the Bill a particular quantification of the principal market, and why it is right for the interpretation to be on a case-by-case basis.
Tim Loughton: We were trying to be helpful. The Minister has given the matter some thought. The problem is a movable feast and we were purely trying to suggest a way of tying it down—I am sure that there are other ways. It is not a die-in-the-ditch issue and, to make progress, I beg to ask leave to withdraw the amendment.
Amendment, by leave, withdrawn.
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
Mr. Ruffley: I rise briefly to ventilate a concern about subsection (3). I wish to make a slightly different point to that made by my Front-Bench colleagues. Subsection (3) states:
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I would like more guidance from the Minister about how the regulations will operate and I hope that all hon. Members will applaud the reason for that. The subsection suggests that advertising will be allowed—in supermarket kiosks, for example—but it will be of a limited type. Tobacco products are sold in such places—we all have them in our constituencies. The Minister will have the power to say that, within certain parameters and dimensions, tobacco advertising will be permitted. That is my understanding of subsection (3).
My only concern is that no Member of Parliament wants the law of the land to be drafted ambiguously. Trading standards officers, no doubt doing the job to the best of their ability, will have to fulfil their statutory function of ensuring that advertising around a kiosk is within the narrow parameters and does not go outwith the regulations. I have this terrible vision of them tape measuring how far away from a kiosk advertising might be legitimate.
I say that to be helpful, because I am not sure that the explanatory notes are terribly useful. They say that subsection (3)
The guidance is not that specific and I shall use one example. The word ''gantry'' is used, and the ''Oxford English Dictionary''—I had to check it because I did not know what a gantry was—defines it as a
A subsidiary definition is
and a third definition is
It rather unhelpfully concludes by saying its origin is
I give that definition not to criticise Government drafting, because they will probably get their way on this point, but in the hope that the Minister will flag up the issue when she is advising and participating in the consultation process. If we are not to have pettifogging rules being breached at the margin and armies of council officials, who have better things to do, going round with tape measures and deciding what is a gantry, I urge her to ensure that proper attention is paid during the consultation process to what could become a red tape nightmare. I hope that she will take my comments in the spirit in which they are intended.
Yvette Cooper: Clause 4 sets out an important series of exclusions that ensure the proper facilitation of trade in the tobacco industry and cover issues such as point-of-sale regulations. We believe that some advertising at the point of sale is acceptable, but it is an exclusion from the overall ban and as such will be covered by negative regulations. We will have a full consultation on those regulations in due course and
Column Number: 124there will be plenty of opportunities for hon. Members and affected stakeholders to put their views forward.
Obviously, we do not want overly bureaucratic regulations. Their purpose will be to ensure that the ban on advertising is not undermined by allowing advertising at the point of sale that gives people information on products and may include some advertising that is currently in place. It is important that it is properly regulated, which is why regulations will be consulted on in due course.
Question put and agreed to.
Clause 4 ordered to stand part of the Bill.
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The World Trade Organization has found Argentina has broken global trade rules by imposing many obstacles for imports to the country from the US, Europe and other business partners. But a quick change looks unlikely.
Argentina broke a number of trade rules, a WTO disputes panel ruled Friday, saying that several hurdles for goods sold to the Latin American country by its trading partners had not been in line with the world body's stipulations.
The WTO watchdog concluded that Buenos Aires should "bring the inconsistent measures into conformity with its obligations."
WTO officials in particular scrutinized Argentina's import licensing rules which, among other things, required firms eager to export to the country to import domestic products in exchange.
Scratch my back and I'll scratch yours
A case in point had been German premium carmaker Porsche which was forced to commit to purchasing Argentine wine and olive oil in order to export some 100 of its cars to the Latin American nation.
Also in the crosshairs of the WTO were regulations limiting import volumes as well as government rules linking potential shipments from abroad to promises of investments in Argentina and pledges from importers not to repatriate their profits.
US trade officials hailed the WTO ruling as a major victory, and so did their European counterparts. EU Trade Commissioner Karel de Gucht said "this case sends an important signal that protectionism is not acceptable."
WTO panels can authorize retaliatory trade measures against a guilty party that fails to fall in line with their rulings. Argentina still has the option of appealing, with the settlement process probably lasting years.
hg/sri (AFP, dpa)


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E. Fair remuneration (levies; copyright contracts)
From Copyright Evidence
This field includes papers that examine policy issues related to creators' earnings. Among others, the papers included under this category focus on the sources of artistic income, royalty flows, copyright contracts and levies.
E. Fair remuneration (levies; copyright contracts) is an evidence based policy area defined within the Copyright Evidence wiki.
The following studies are related to this issue (88):
|Aguiar and Martens (2013)
|Aguiar, L., & Martens, B. (2013). Digital music consumption on the internet: Evidence from clickstream data. Working Paper No. JRC79605. Available at SSRN 2265299
|Akerlof, Hahn and Litan (2002)
|Akerlof, G. A., Arrow, K. J., Bresnahan, T., Buchanan, J. M., Coase, R., Cohen, L. R. & Hemphill, C. S. (2002). The copyright term extension act of 1998: An economic analysis. Washington DC: AEI-Brookings Joint Center for Regulatory Studies.
|Altschuller and Benbunan-Fich (2009)
|Altschuller, S., & Benbunan-Fich, R. (2009). Is music downloading the new prohibition? What students reveal through an ethical dilemma. Ethics and Information Technology, 11(1), 49-56.
|Asser Institute and IViR (2014)
|T.M.C. Asser Instituut/Asser International Sports Law Centre and the Institute for Information Law - University of Amsterdam (2014) Study on Sports Organisers' Rights in the European Union, EAC/18/2012
|Aufderheide and Sinnreich (2015)
|Aufderheide, P., & Sinnreich, A. (2015). Documentarians, fair use, and free expression: changes in copyright attitudes and actions with access to best practices. Information, Communication & Society, (ahead-of-print), 1-10.
|Bahanovich and Collopy (2009)
|Bahanovich, D., & Colloy, D. (2009). Music experience and behaviour in young people: 2009 National Survey. UK Music.
|Band (2013a)
|Band, J. (2013). CEO compensation in copyright-intensive industries. Bandwidth. Available at SSRN 2333854.
|Banks and Humphreys (2008)
|Banks, J., & Humphreys, S. (2008). The Labour of User Co-Creators Emergent Social Network Markets?. Convergence: the International Journal of research into New Media technologies, 14(4), 401-418.
|Barker (2012a)
|Barker, G. R. (2012). Assessing the Economic Impact of Copyright Law: Evidence of the Effect of Free Music Downloads on the Purchase of Music CDs. Available at SSRN 1990153.
|Belleflamme, Omrani and Peitz (2015)
|Belleflamme, P., Omrani, N. and Peitz, M., 2015. The economics of crowdfunding platforms. Information Economics and Policy, 33, pp.11-28.
|Bellemare and Holmberg (2010)
|Bellemare, M. F., & Holmberg, A. M. (2010). The determinants of music piracy in a sample of college students. Available at SSRN 1481272.
|Bently (2002)
|Bently, L. (2002). Between a rock and a hard place: The problems facing freelance creators in the UK media market–place. London: Institute of Employment Rights. ii. Canada.
|Bhattacharjee, Gopal, Lertwachara, Marsden and Telang (2007)
|Bhattacharjee, S., Gopal, R. D., Lertwachara, K., Marsden, J. R., & Telang, R. (2007). The effect of digital sharing technologies on music markets: A survival analysis of albums on ranking charts. Management Science, 53(9), 1359-1374.
|Bmrb Social Research (2009)
|BMRB Social Research. (2009). Future copyright development. Intellectual Property Office, UK.
|Boldrin and Levine (2005)
|Boldrin, M., & Levine, D. K. (2005). Intellectual property and the efficient allocation of social surplus from creation. Review of Economic Research on Copyright Issues, 2(1), 45-67.
|Breyer (1970)
|Breyer, S., 1970. The uneasy case for copyright: A study of copyright in books, photocopies, and computer programs. Harvard Law Review, pp.281-351.
|Buccafusco (2012)
|Buccafusco, C. J. (2012). Making Sense of Intellectual Property Law. Cornell Law Review, 97, 501.
|Buccafusco and Springman (2010)
|Buccafusco, C. J., & Sprigman, C. J. (2010). Valuing Intellectual Property: An Experiment. Cornell Law Review.
|Buxmann, Pohl, Johnscher and Strube (2005)
|Buxmann, P., Pohl, G., Johnscher, & P., Strube, J. (2005). Strategies for digital music markets: Pricing and the effectiveness of measures against pirate copies. Wirtschaftsinformatik, 47(2), 118-125.
|Camerani, Grassano, Chavarro and Tang (2013)
|Camerani, R., Grassano, N., Chavarro, D. & Tang, P. (2013) Private Copying, IPO, 2013
|Cantatore (2014)
|Cantatore, F. (2014). From vault to honesty box: Australian authors and the changing face of copyright. Bond Law Review, 25(1), 5.
|Centre for Intellectual Property and Information Law (2006)
|Centre for intellectual property and information law. (2006). Review of the Economic Evidence Relating to an Extension of the Term of Copyright in Sound Recordings. University of Cambridge
|Cotropia and Gibson (2014)
|Cotropia, C. A., & Gibson, J. (2014). Copyright's Topography: An Empirical Study of Copyright Litigation. Texas Law Review, 92(7).
|Creative Content Australia (2015)
|Creative Content Australia (2015). Australian Piracy Behaviours. 2015 Wave 7 Adults.
|Danaher, Smith, Telang and Chen (2012)
|Danaher, B., Smith, M. D., Telang, R., & Chen, S. (2014). The Effect of Graduated Response Anti‐Piracy Laws on Music Sales: Evidence from an Event Study in France. The Journal of Industrial Economics, 62(3), 541-553.
|Deazley (2008)
|Deazley, R. (2008) 'Commentary on Milton's Contract 1667', in Primary Sources on Copyright (1450-1900), eds L. Bently & M. Kretschmer, www.copyrighthistory.org
|DiCola (2013)
|DiCola, P. (2013). Money from Music: Survey Evidence on Musicians' Revenue and Lessons About Copyright Incentives. Ariz. L. Rev., 55, 301.
|Engel and Kurschilgen (2010)
|Engel, C., & Kurschilgen, M. J. (2011). Fairness Ex Ante and Ex Post: Experimentally Testing Ex Post Judicial Intervention into Blockbuster Deals. Journal of Empirical Legal Studies, 8(4), pp682-708
|European Commission (2011a)
|Report on the Implementation and Effect of the Resale Right Directive (2001/84/EC), European Commission (2011), available at
|Farooqui, Goodridge and Haskel (2011)
|Farooqui, S., Goodridge, P., & Haskel, J. (2011). The Role of Intellectual Property Rights in the UK Market Sector. Intellectual Property, 2.
|Fiala and Husovec (2018)
|Fiala, L. and Husovec, M. (2018) Using Experimental Evidence to Design Optimal Notice and Takedown Process (July 23, 2018). Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=3218286
|Fleming, Parravano and Zizzo (2016)
|Fleming, P., Parravano, M., & Zizzo, D. J. (2016). To Pay or Not to Pay? Determinants of Unlawful Product Acquisition. CREATe Working Paper No 1 (January 2016).
|Forman (2010)
|Forman, A. E. (2009). An exploratory study on the factors associated with ethical intention of digital piracy (Doctoral dissertation, Nova Southeastern University).
|Frosio (2014)
|Frosio, Giancarlo F. Open access publishing: a literature review. (2014).
|Frye, Ryan and Runge (2016)
|Frye, B. L., Ryan, C. J., & Runge, F. L. (2016). An Empirical Study of Law Journal Copyright Practices. Available at SSRN 2767875.
|Ghose, Smith and Telang (2006)
|Ghose, A., Smith, M.D. and Telang, R., 2006. Internet exchanges for used books: An empirical analysis of product cannibalization and welfare impact. Information Systems Research, 17(1), pp.3-19.
|Giletti (2012)
|Giletti, T., Why Pay if it's Free? Streaming, Downloading and Digital Music Consumption in the "iTunes Era", (2012)
|Giorcelli and Moser (2015)
|Giorcelli, M., & Moser, P. (2014). Copyright and Creativity: Evidence from Italian Operas. Available at SSRN 2505776.
|Hagedoorn and Ridder (2012)
|Hagedoorn, J., & Ridder, A. K. (2012). Open innovation, contracts, and intellectual property rights: an exploratory empirical study.
|Herz and Kiljański (2016)
|Herz, B. and Kiljański, K. (2016) Movie Piracy and Displaced Sales in Europe: Evidence from Six Countries. Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=2844167 or http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.2844167
|Hong (2007)
|Hong, S. H. (2007). The recent growth of the internet and changes in household-level demand for entertainment. Information Economics and Policy, 19(3), 304-318.
|Humphreys, Fitzgerald, Banks, Suzor (2008)
|Humphreys, S., Fitzgerald, B., Banks, J. and Suzor, N., 2005. Fan-based production for computer games: User-led innovation, the 'Drift of Value'and intellectual property rights. Media International Australia Incorporating Culture and Policy, 114(1), pp.16-29.
|Ilevbare (2008)
|ILEVBARE, F. M. 2008. Psychosocial factors influencing attitudes towards internet piracy among Nigerian university students. IFE Psychologia: An International Journal, 16, 120-129.
|Intellectual Property Office (2014)
|IPO (2014). Artist's Resale Right - Summary of IPO survey findings
|Jambon and Smetana (2012)
|Jambon, M. M. & Smetana, J. G. (2012). College students' moral evaluations of illegal music downloading. Journal of Applied Developmental Psychology, 33, 31-39.
|Johnson, Gibson, and Dimita (2012)
|P. Johnson, J. Gibson, G. Dimita, What Are Words Worth Now: A survey of Authors' Earnings, London: ALCS (2014).
|Kheria (2012)
|Kheria, S., 2012. Copyright and Digital Art: Through the Looking Glass. Edinburgh School of Law Research Paper, (2012/19).
|Kretschmer (2012)
|Kretschmer, M. (2012). Does Copyright Law Matter? An Empirical Analysis of Creators' Earnings. An Empirical Analysis of Creators' Earnings (May 21, 2012).
|Kretschmer and Hardwick (2007)
|Kretschmer, M., & Hardwick, P. (2007). Authors' earnings from copyright and non-copyright sources: A survey of 25,000 British and German writers. Bournemouth University Centre for Intellectual Property Policy & Management (CIPPM). Available at SSRN 2619649
|Kretschmer, Bently, Singh and Cooper (2011)
|Kretschmer, M., Bently, L., Singh, S., & Cooper, E. (2011). Bournemouth and Cambridge: DACS/CIPPM/CIPIL. Available at SSRN 1780206.
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text: This clip of Beyoncé singing Etta James's "At Last" at last night's ABC-televised inaugural ball while Barack and Michelle Obama sway giddily on a spotlit stage seems more like the final, triumphant credit-rolling frame of a movie than real life, but then again, this is our next four years. I think we might even get used to it. [Via Daily Intel]


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In the recently concluded Panchayat elections in Kashmir while most of commentators reported the percentage of voters participating and the relatively incident free lower level elections, some small news made a big impact on presenting Kashmir. In Wusan village which has almost 99% Kashmiri Muslim population, a Kashmiri Pandit lady won the Pachayat elections. 51-year-old Asha Bhat wife of Radha Krishan of Wussan Village, Kunzer situated on the picturesque Srinagar-Gulmarg road, defeated her neighbor Sarwa Begum to become the first Pandit woman Panch of Kashmir.
Married to Radha Krishan Bhat in 1984, a village farmer who also runs a small grocery shop nearby, Asha Ji's family did not migrate during the Kashmir turmoil and never did they regret their decision of staying back in Kashmir. "During the last 20 years we faced the same kind of problems which my Muslim neighbors had to encounter. During crackdowns by security forces, if their children were taken out, my children too were not spared," Asha Ji said to the local media. She has two sons, one of whom works in the police department. Villagers claim that there were ten Pandit families in the village out of which only five migrated and five decided to stay back. But interestingly none of the migrated families ever sold their land and the properties are intact.
This election of a Kashmiri Pandit lady was not a one-off event in Kashmir, in Tahab village of Pulwama district another Kashmiri Pandit, Makhan Lal Zutshi won uncontested as Panch in the Panchayat elections. Pertinent to mention that South Kashmir has witnessed the worst of Kashmir turmoil, and also in this village the overwhelming majority of population is Muslim. Buoyed by the overwhelming support of his Kashmiri Muslim voters, Pandit Makhan Lal Zutsi has his eyes on the Sarpanch position now. He filed his papers from Tahab Village after a Muslim acquaintance persuaded him to do so keeping in view his social commitment. There are 3300 voters in his village and even though there could have been many contenders for the Panchayat seat, still the village decided to elect him unopposed. Pandit Makhan Lal earlier worked as an employee in the government PDD (Power development department) and even after retiring in 2000 he and his family did not leave or migrate from the valley.
While speaking to local media Pandit Makhan Lal said "We have been living together since centuries and have collectively faced the problems and cherished happiness." Adding further "We never left the Tahab village even during the peak of militancy. My conscience and sense of roots did not allow me to leave my home. Nobody came here to harm us. The villagers took care of us. We never felt threatened," Zutshi said. "That brotherhood persists in Kashmir. There is no security threat. I appeal the Pandit community living outside to return."
Many would argue 'how does election of a couple of Sarpanshes from minority community matter among hundreds of them elected". But the doomsayers forget that it is not the numbers that should be looked as the only positive indicators but the will of those Pandit's who stayed back and the trust, goodwill between the two communities in remote hamlets of Kashmir where turmoil has otherwise left deep scars.
There are numerous unreported stories of Kashmir Pandits who never left or migrated from the valley, only that they have never been highlighted by the media. One of the most prominent educationalists of Kashmir Dr. C. L Vishen who runs a group of educational institutions in Kashmir never migrated from the valley and his institutions operated even in the worst of turmoil period. His educational institutions have produced exemplary citizens, some of whom making it to prestigious civil services. Dr. Vishin continues to stay in Srinagar and contribute to the local society.
Last year the employees appointed by J&K government under Kashmiri Pandit migrant quota were welcomed in their respective villages by local Kashmir's with open arms. In many cases it was the local Kashmiri Muslims who supported them and provided them accommodation till the Kashmiri Pandits could arrange for their own. Some of the young Kashmiri Pandits who had never earlier been to their homeland were astonished to see a different picture of Kashmir than they had been presented to them outside of valley.
Kashmir Pandits are also finding space in the main political scene of Kashmir. The main opposition party of J&K, PDP (People Democratic Party) early this year appointed leading cancer surgeon Dr Sameer Kaul as the spokesman of the party. Dr Kaul originally hails from village Chakoora in Pulwama district of south Kashmir and is presently senior consultant surgical and clinical oncology at Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, New Delhi.
Such stories of Kashmiri Pandits choosing to stay back and live alongside Kashmiri Muslims and the support they received could give a boost to efforts of civil society to bring the other migrants back to homeland. There have been many efforts at the social level to create connections between various communities of Kashmir who migrated or were displaced during peak of turmoil.
Social networks have been extensively used for some time to search for friends and acquaintances lost during turmoil and in most of these cases reunions have been deeply emotional between the two communities. An initiative for connecting to school mates from a local school led to a chain of connections between Kashmiri Muslim and Kashmiri Pandit ex-school friends who had not been in contact for decades and subsequently materialized in mini alumni meets. There have been various efforts on social networks to connect and get together the two communities and one such effort is a Facebook group 'Saariy Samav Aksey Razi Lamav' (after a line from a verse by the Kashmiri poetess Lal Ded, which means "Let us pull the common rope together"). The group already boasts of more than 1000 members and has been arranging meetings between many of the members between the two communities.
There have been other efforts on Twitter also by social activists to bridge the divide between the two communities and it can be only by the will and participation of civil society that these distances can be shortened.


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My first online Bench Sale was week was a success! A heartfelt thank you for all your support! I hope to do one twice a year depending on my teaching, demonstration, and show schedules for I usually do not have enough inventory to do more than one venue!
I'd like to recap this momentous event with pictures of what were available. Happy to share that the majority of the items have already arrived at their new homes! 😀


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New car sales have soared by 51% in the past month after introduction of a new 132 number plate.
The Central Statistics Office showed that 9,306 new private cars were licensed last month, compared with 6,164 in July 2012.
The Society of Motor Industry said the sales have exceeded everybody's expectations.
Director General Alan Nolan said: "We have consistently said that this is a long-term project, seeking to shift some activity into the second half of the year, and honestly we expected it would take a number of years for car buyers to embrace.
"In reality though there was huge interest from the public in the new number plate from the very start and this has translated into a very strong level of sales during the month.
"The value of the new plate has even been recognised by commercial vehicle buyers with both Heavy and Light Commercials showing a strong increase this month as well.
"The figures speak for themselves and the offers and incentives from both distributors and dealers encouraged consumers to buy this July.
"With many offers now extended there is no sign of interest fading just yet and with footfall in showrooms continuing, we hope the momentum continues during August."
Cars registered between January and the end of June have a '131' registration. Those from July 1 to the end of the year will have '132' on the plate.
The decision is based partly on fears that superstition about a '13' reg would affect sales.
Of the 9,306 new cars bought last month, 2,658 were petrol and 6,539 were diesel.
Ford was in front of the pack with 1,441 car sales followed by Volkswagen with 1,181, Toyota sold 836 and Hyundai had 794.


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You will see Lego jungle animals, some of which are animated. But in our opinion it's barely worth the trouble - judge for yourself by viewing our in-ride POV video.
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I've been taking my time working out exactly how I am going to cover my chair this week. I have made a fair few squares and got thoroughly bored of them. So decided to see what adding some good old fashioned granny stripes would do for the over all effect.
The only way I could think of seeing exactly how it was going to work (and how many squares I still needed to make and in which colours) was to pin everything on to the chair so I could play around with it and see where the gaps where. First things first, I had to get rid of the frill at the bottom of the chair, easier said than done!
Look at all those staples, there were hundreds! And underneath that neat bit of card tape, another row of staples! So with a screw driver and pliers I set about prizing each staple off, it took ages and several lumps from my fingers but I have managed it and I am so pleased that I did, I love the shape of the chair without it.
The granny stripe does look good there, just needs another row to make it fit nicely and I am still undecided on whether to give it a little bit of pretty edging too. I like the stripes so much I might do the back of the chair in the same.
I have decided to make the cover in two peices, the back and the seat, this is purely for ease of getting it on and off the chair, fitting nicely and not getting pulled all out of shape in the process.
I am almost sure that I am going to have the squares in graduated colours too and not random, but that could change. As you can see, I haven't finished making the squares yet, but now I have an idea of which colours I need more of, I can get cracking with them.
All in all I am happy with how it is coming along but I am impatient to finish it, I just want to see it done! Maybe by next weekend, but then I have found that these things usually take longer than I think they will, it's not the crocheting that takes the time, it's working out how to put it all together, great fun though!


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Time is flying way too fast these days! Summer just started and winter clothes are slowly showing in some boutiques. Next thing you know, we will be buying those dark fall shades. Seems that we have to resign ourselves and just adapt to our perpetual changes of seasons. Speaking of changes, my skincare and makeup routine has evolved so much during the last 3 months that content with my makeup is an understatement; I feel youthful (well, as much as a 4-0 old gal can be!). I'm gravitating towards more natural finishes and less towards powdery, cakey face.
Nails (Feet)
deborah lippmann Lara's Theme & Sonia Kashuk no 3 – no 4
Are there colors that cry out summer more other than coral, orange and pink? Nope! Want to look bronzier than you are? Orange will do the trick. I've exclusively opted to rotate between Sonia Kashuk's no.3 , no.4 and the gorgeous Deborah Lippman in Lara's Theme .
Nails (Hands)
Formula X The Fix
At first I was not that impress with the Formula X The Fix 5-in-1 nail treatment but now I can't live without it. This makes my hands look polish, with a rosy hue and my nails feel strong. Ordinary nail polish don't last on my hands (I guess I'm too ruff as I'm always in the woods) so this is the best comprise that I found that does the job.
♥ Makeup ♥
YSL Touche Éclat Radiant Touch
This is a "Where have you been all my life product". Mix with my concealer, the result is so beautiful. At first, I was using it alone but it was almost too radiant and pale for my under eye area. The only thing I hate is the applicator: I have to press the push button so many times that when the product comes out, it's way too much. I got mine from the Sephora Favorites "Chic It Easy" set.
Clarins Opalescence Face & Blush Powder
I totally forgot that I had this stunning blush in my collection! Swirling all the colors together, the result is the most beautiful peachy/nude blush ever. I should look into my stash more often, maybe there are more treasures like this one hiding in some hidden places!
Mac Lipglass in Cherry Cherry Blossom
Personally, glosses are my favourite lip products all year long but, during summertime, glosses are a must! Being a gloss lover, my collection comprises a lot of different shades and high-end brands that make it a little bit hard to choose from. This summer, I mostly wear my Buxom Lip Polish but I also love my Mac Lipglass, especially in the color Cherry Blossom which is a beautiful peachy/rosy, ultra shinny shade that goes with all my makeup look.
Mac Pro Longwear Paint Pots in Perky & Rubenesque
I've been enjoying creamy products so much this summer that it's normal that these two made it in my June favorites. My best shade is really obtained by mixing Perky and Rubenesque together. Simple, easy and very glowy!
Clinique Chubby Stick Sculpting Highling (01 Hefty Highlight)
This comes as a surprise since I didn't rank this highlight very highly when I purchased it a while back. I usually don't go crazy on highlights but a touch of this Clinique Chubby Stick Hightlight on my cheekbones and my cupid bow as been a total revelation. Blends effortlessly, the shade is not too overly shinny and it's oil-free! Love is in the air!!
Hourglass Ambient Light Correcting Primer (Mood Light)
I was not expecting to like this primer so much. The problem I usually have with primers is that somehow, they disturb my foundation around my nose and cheeks, and I can see a separation. Am I the only one who experience this phenomenon??? Sadly for my wallet, this Hourglass product works like magic on my skin: prime and correct! What's not to love!
Note: Unfortunately, I don't see any additional glow with this product!
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The Obama administration and Iran signaled Tuesday that they were prepared to extend international negotiations over the latter's nuclear program beyond the Sunday deadline, buying time for the struggling effort but leaving its future cloudy.
After two days of face-to-face meetings with the Iranians, Secretary of State John F. Kerry said the seven-country meetings had made substantial progress and made clear his desire to continue the effort if there was no breakthrough by the weekend.
Though "real gaps remain," he told a news conference, "we've made real progress, and both [sides] see ways in which we can make further progress."
Three hours later, Iranian Foreign...


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Peanut Butter
Mousse Pie
My name is Stephanie Zonis, and welcome to the June, 2000 edition
of "For Chocolate Lovers Only". Each month, you'll
find recipes, tips, and recommendations on chocolate specialties.
Happy Father's Day to all you Dads out there, and congratulations
to all the June brides and graduates!
Recommendation of the Month:
June's Chocolate Find is Swiss-Master Chocolatier, with
boutiques in Toronto and Hong Kong. Their slogan is "beautiful
chocolates for beautiful people", and they are certainly
serious about the first half of that. An assortment arrived
here with some lovely, spring-like, silk flowers on top of the
box, and a dizzying variety of bonbons inside. Some were whimsical
(like the miniature chocolate telephone and the "mouse"
truffle), while some were in fancier shapes that reminded you
of their European origin. What I particularly liked about these
chocolates was their complexity; many contained two or three
different (yet complementary) textures and flavors. The ingredients
used are obviously of good quality, too.
always has different chocolates to suit the season; they'll
even customize chocolates for you, and corporate orders are
welcome. And there's more good news: they offer over 55 types
of fresh cream truffles! (Why do I feel a sudden need for a
road trip to Canada?) Online ordering is not available as of
this writing, but that should change soon. The website is extensive,
with pictures of some chocolate specialties, the latest health
information on chocolate, links to Toronto-related sites, and
more. Swiss-Master Chocolatier can be found at www.swissmaster.com.
Call them at (416) 444-8802, fax them at (416) 444-3527, or
better still, visit the boutique at 2538 Bayview Avenue in Toronto,
Canada (postal code M2L 2V8). Check 'em out!
Do you have a comment, question, or suggestion? I'd like your
input into this column. You can reach me at: firstname.lastname@example.com;
please specify that you're writing regarding "For Chocolate
Lovers Only". Thank you!


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The Great British Sewing Bee Live: Stands to see*
It's seven days 'til The Great British Sewing Bee (GBSB) Live – not that we're counting! If you haven't grabbed your ticket yet, there's still time to get one. If you have, you're probably wondering which stands to visit. Here's our round-up of the top stands to check out while you're there.


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A wardrobe can never be complete without sneakers. They are the go to's of every woman who loves comfort. While celebrities are mostly seen in red carpet events wearing boots and pumps, often, they ditch these for a pair of sneakers. With brands and fashion houses releasing a fantastic and splurge-worthy pair of trainers, it'sRead More
Foot Wear
Slip On Comfort: How To Buy Slippers
Buying slippers? The best online shopping apps have new designs and colours. We help you buy the right pair. Of all the items in fashion that are unobtrusively important, footwear ranks amongst the highest. What you wear on your feet is most important, but it should also be comfortable. The one item of footwear combiningRead More
Shopping Comfy Heels: Johnston and Murphy Style
So how do you find comfortable, stylish heels that won't leave your feet aching or irritate those bunions? Sorting through hundreds of styles and heel heights can be a challenge. Here are a few quick tips to consider when shopping for comfortable heels: Shop for shoes later in the day when your feet may be slightly largerRead More
Identify the Boots for motorcycle that can absolutely meet your needs
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During the course of a 20-year career, the chances are great that a police or public safety officer will never be forced to fire a gun at a crime suspect.
It pays for cops to know they are ready, though.
More than 50 police officers from Broward, Dade and Palm Beach counties are expected to put their quick and accurate draw to the test Saturday during Coral Springs' first law enforcement shoot-out.
The event is being held from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. at the Coral Springs Police Department's new ultra-modern police training facility. The public is invited to attend at no charge. Competitors, limited to state-certified police officers, can register at 8 a.m. the day of the event, but must bring their duty weapon and leather holsters.
Using standard police issued handguns and automatic shotguns, officers will run four courses designed to find the officers who can shoot, reload and move the best under pressure.
"Bascially, they're going to have to find the adversarial targets, the bad guys, in the midst of friendly targets," said Sgt. John Sando, supervisor of Coral Springs Police Department's training unit.
Sando said each of the four courses, nicknamed El Presidente, Stop and Rob, Shotgun Scramble and Convenience Robbery, put the officers in the middle of actual crime situations.
Stop and Rob, Sando said, is patterned after a convenience store robbery in progress. El Presidente was developed from an actual attempted coup in a Latin American country, he said. During El Presidente, the officers must shoot from behind barricades and hit six targets.


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New West Center brochure offers classes/programs for winter, spring '05
A Black History Music Festival, a St. Patrick's Day Party and a Great Sand Dunes field trip are among the events planned by
the West Intergenerational Center during the first part of 2005.
Area residents are also invited to come to a public meeting (called the Summer Planning Meeting), at which citizen input is welcomed on the programs being offered by the center.
Information about such activities and various programs/classes from early childhood up to adult is provided in the West Center's Winter and Spring 2005 brochure.
Brochures will be mailed out this week to past program participants, or they can be picked up for free at the West Center, 25 N. 20th St. (next to West Middle School).
In all, the brochure lists 62 possible things to do.
The Music Festival will be from noon to 2 p.m. Feb. 5 at West; the party 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. March 17 at West; and the field trip from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. May 13.
The Summer Planning Meeting is scheduled at 10 a.m. March 4.
The brochure separates categories into special events; early childhood, elementary, teen and adult/senior programs; arts and crafts; general interest; language; wellness and health; and excursions for adults 55+.
There is also an On-going Partnership Program, through a grant to West and the CSU Extension Office, which will enable youth in grades 4-9 to access a variety of after-school programs at no cost.
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The 24-year-old stopper has committed to a two-and-a-half year contract with Dave Penney's side.
"They are a team going up and I could soon be in the Championship with them," Blayney told Doncaster's website.
Blayney started only four senior games for the Saints but gained first-team experience in loan spells with four clubs, including a stint at Brighton.


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Monday, May 31, 2010
Da Buzz - U Gotta Dance
Around week ago I told you what's happening now with male part of Da Buzz and now we've finally got a new single "U Gotta Dance" of this great band! It's impossible if you didn't hear before about Da Buzz but if you really didin't in a short story of this project has started back in 90s, Per Lidén worked in the dance-project Freebee with singer Agnetha Kjörsvik (last time we've heard something about her it was on Eurovision-2008 when she was singing behind Charlotte Perrelli), project has managed to make a big hit "True" and soon Per has started his own project with Pier Schmid and Annika Thörnquist as a singer. Since first album Da Buzz was promoted in US, Asia and sure Europe, released 5 fantastic pop-albums, loads of hits (Let Me Love You, Wanna Be with Me, Wonder Where You Are, Alive, Dangerous, Last Goodbye, etc.) and after realising compillation "The Greatest Hits" in 2007 has made a pause for every member to be able to work on its own music and now Da Buzz is back. Though it's kinda weird that only Annika has appeared on the cover of the single, biggest question now is if band's really back together?
- Ярлыки: Agnetha Kjörsvik, Alive, Annika Thörnquist, Da Buzz, Freebee, Last Goodbye, Let Me Love You, Per Lidén, Pier Schmid, Take All My Love, U Gotta Dance, Wanna Be with Me, Wonder Where You Are
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Annika *is* Da Buzz, I think the guys want to focus on their projects but at the same time be involved with Da Buzz with the writing and producing.
- June 1, 2010 at 5:33 AM
- Damian said...
I totally agree with you Alexander. Annika's voice was always the base of Da Buzz no matter in which direction they move, she's charismatic enough to keep project alive with guys left in studio.
- June 1, 2010 at 12:44 PM
I also agree with you! Let's wait for more news about Da Buzz and perhaps new video and album!
- June 2, 2010 at 9:29 PM
- Damian said...
Yes man, we've been waiting for them so long! :) Now they just have to give us full pack.
- June 3, 2010 at 12:25 AM
Its quite good. Annika rocks!
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Author: Brooklyn Skye
Publisher: Brooklyn Skye
Published: September 29th 2014
Format: eBook | Pages: 216
Genre: NA, Contemporary, Romance
Source: InkSlinger PR
★★★★★ (5/5) Stars!!!
The boy who wants forgiveness…
Haunted by the train accident his father instigated, college freshman Krister Ledoux is obsessed with finding the person sending him cryptic hate mail. He knows it's one of them—a family member of one of the accident victims, and he's willing to go to hell and back to find out which one.
The girl he can't forget…
She was a stranger who kissed him in the middle of the train station, and now she's the girl who pleads with her eyes for Krister to be the distraction she's so desperate for. Krister doesn't know what it is about her, why he's sucked into playing Cambria's game… All he knows is that when he's with her, he isn't consumed with thoughts of the crash.
The collision that can't be avoided…
Cambria doesn't know who Krister is—that he's the son of the town's most infamous killer, and he knows if his true identity surfaces he'll lose her forever. However secrets can't stay buried forever, and now Krister must fight to prove that their bone-deep connection is far more powerful than the hatred she now has toward him.
I received a copy of this book from InkSlinger PR in exchange for an honest review for this blog tour. In no way did this sway my review or my rating!
Sometimes I get this strong desire for a really emotional read. When I read the blurb for Bone Deep that desire flared up bright and I knew I had to read it. My emotions while reading it were such a mixed up mess. At the same time I'd be both praying something happened between Krister and Cambria and yet praying that it wouldn't. I was fighting between swooning and smiling and trying to keep down this dread and fear for what was to come of these two characters I was already in love with. So many different, quite contradictory feelings and thoughts sucked up and swirling around together in a vacuum of emotions. Bone Deep succeeded in completely wreaking havoc on my heart. It was beautiful and bittersweet.
My heart always seems to gravitate towards the broken characters. In this case we have two and like I already said I fell in love with both of them. First there's Krister Ledoux, the entire book is told in his POV which was awesome and different. Normally we're always in the female's POV or a switch between the two. Honestly I don't think I would have liked it as much had it not been in his. I also don't think I'd have been able to read the level of sympathy and understanding I had of him had it not been. There was just something about watching this story unfold through Krister's eyes and seeing how deeply the accident his dad caused had scarred his life. How a year later, which is when this story takes place, he is still just as broken. Maybe even more so. His pain and turmoil are so real I could feel them. Every time he got a letter in the mail my heart hurt because he was paying emotionally for something he didn't do and I knew it would just sink him further and further.
Then there's Cambria Lockwood whom you can't help but like. When we first get to meet her she's just so fragile and falling apart. All about finding distractions from life and her loss and how it messed up her family. I was constantly at war within myself wanting her to put her trust in Krister and thinking just how easily they could fix each other and feeling that dread of knowing at some point it's all going to come apart. Watching her blossom and live while waiting for the other shoe to drop. I'd read all the moments of joy and happiness with these two and see her start to change and my heart would swell and then just drop because before you even open the book, just reading the blurb you know what's eventually going to happen.
I was drawn in immediately and it was impossible to put down. With each turn of the page I was pulled in deeper and deeper to this beautiful story of tragedy, loss, forgiveness and picking up the pieces and learning to live again. It was the perfect degree of emotional read and I'm so glad I signed up for it. I recently purchased another book by Brooklyn Skye, Fragile Line, before I read this one and I was already looking forward to starting it, but since Bone Deep that feeling has multiplied. With one book Brooklyn Skye has won a spot on my go to authors list and I can't wait to read more of her work!
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This organization has several laptops available for employees to borrow as needed for meetings and other uses, reports the pilot fish who manages them.
"The loaning program has been in place since 2004, with several replacements of the laptops over the years," fish says. "But the instructions haven't changed. The instructions tell the user to login with User Name: user name, Password: blank.
"Ten years into the program, the HR director borrowed one of the laptops -- and came to me in a panic, saying she cannot log in.
"She told me she typed the password 'blank,' but the system tells her the password is incorrect.
"In all that time, she is the only one to type the word 'blank' as the password.
"As the HR director, she has asked that the instructions be changed to say 'User Name: user name, Password: This area is left blank.' I just hope they don't start typing 'This area is left blank.'"
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TSR Runner of the Week-Darrell Legg
By: Kayla Dodd
I would like to introduce you to this week's TSR Runner of the Week, Darrell Legg! He was nominated by last weeks featured runner of the week, Asha Bora!! Darrell has been on his running journey for 1½ years now. Although he ran his first 5k in October of 2010, he completed the race but did not pick running back up until late 2015. "I was so disappointed with my first 5k in October of 2010, that I was not able to run the race in its entirety, I ended up walking about half of the race and then I never tried running again until 2015." His first 5k was the Marshall Alum Run 5k in Huntington in 2010, and he completed the race in 45 minutes. He then ran the Marshall Alum Run 5k this past October (10/15/2016) with an awesome time (AND HIS CURRENT 5K PR) of 28:55. His current 10k PR is 1:04:34, which he earned this past October at the Mission Education 10k in Ceredo.
His current running goal is to continue his current race running streak of running 12 races in 2017! One of his races on the calendar for this year is the MU Half Marathon. Darrell is motivated to run to help maintain his good health. "When I resumed running in 2015, I was overweight and borderline diabetic. I had a visit with my cardiologist and she advised me that I needed to lose 10 pounds to avoid being put on medication for diabetes. I had read an article that said running was the best way to achieve cardiac health and lose weight, so I decided to give it a try. I so enjoyed the experience that I kept it up. Soon, the 13 minute miles became 11 minute miles and they became 10 minute miles. So I have nowhere to go but faster!" However, he is also motivated to continually improve with his running and always keep pushing himself. "When I accomplish even a 10 second decrease in time, I am happy with the result! I use each event as a benchmark and try to identify what increases or decreases my speed."
When asked what was the coolest and/or weirdest things he has seen or experienced on a run, he said, "The coolest/weirdest thing I have seen while running occurred just a few weeks ago. I was running in Ritter Park from the park to the Memorial Arch, when I saw something I thought was truly amazing. I saw a small fairy garden next to a tree near the 5th St. Bridge underpass. I actually stopped to explore this little treasure. The detail of the fairy garden was very nice. I could tell someone put a lot of thought into its design & execution." He also has another cool experience, "Another weird & interesting event was when I was going to run the Vets to Homes 5K in early April last year. The days before the race, the weather was great! But when I woke up the morning of the race there was more than an inch of snow on the ground! I was committed to the event and ended up running my second SLOWEST time ever (37 minutes). But I was first in my age group and got my first medal!" Hard work and dedication will always get you to the finish line!
He is currently completing the Barboursville Winter Series races, with the last race being a 5 miler in February. "Beyond that, I am working toward gaining distance & endurance for the MU Half Marathon in November." His dream race that he would want to participate in is the Bay to Breakers in San Francisco.
His favorite running saying/thought is "Last thought before a race: Why am I doing this? First thought after a race: When can I do this again?" This is absolutely perfect and I wonder this myself, every time I run a race too!!
When asked what has been your best experience from running he said, "My best experience from running has been a change in the way I view the world. I look for the goals in life, not the obstacles. Only seeing the obstacles lead to failure, focusing on the goals leads to success. When I am out and about I look at a place and wonder, 'what would it be like to run here?' 'where is the best path?' Another good experience was the camaraderie that I have experienced in my runs. There is always a number of people who either give me a thumbs up or a peace sign or a high five as I pass them going towards a turning point! This lets me know we are all together!"
His favorite brand of running shoes are the Mizuno Wave Inspire and the Merrell All-Out Charge. His favorite pieces of running gear are his ear buds and iPhone. "Gotta have my music!"
When asked what advice he would give to a beginner runner he said, "Despite any misgivings you may have around the first 10 minutes of a run, remember what you are doing, you only have yourself to beat! No matter where you place, the race is against your own self-doubt. If you persevere, you WILL win!!"
Running has been instrumental to Darrell during his continuous running journey. Not only has it benefited his health, he has met some interesting people in his various runs. "As such, I have benefitted from watching their technique and listening to how they train and prepare for each event. I have personally benefitted with better health!" He also has three granddaughters who are his inspiration. "I want to be around when they graduate from college and get married and have their own families. Through running, I am more than likely to achieve that goal!" Congratulations to Darrell on his running goals and all of his accomplishments, Team TSR will see you at the finish line!


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Raila top, Uhuru surges in new poll
Monday April 9 2012
Prime Minister Raila Odinga's remains the candidate to beat in the presidential race according to a new opinion survey, which also placed him ahead of Deputy Prime Minister Uhuru Kenyatta in a potential run-off election.
According to the poll, Mr Odinga would garner 53 per cent of the vote in a potential run-off against Mr Kenyatta's 47 per cent.
The ratings of both Mr Odinga and Mr Kenyatta also surged minimally according the survey released Monday by Infotrak.
Mr Odinga's popularity rose to 42 per cent while Mr Kenyatta polled at 22 per cent. Both candidates registered a four percent rise in their ratings.
Vice President Kalonzo Musyoka polled at 9 per cent, Martha Karua 5 per cent, Willam Ruto 5 per cent and Musalia Mudavadi 5 per cent.
Mr Odinga's strongholds include Nyanza (81%), Coast (67%), Western (62%), North Eastern (61%) and Nairobi (50%).
Uhuru Kenyatta is the most popular presidential candidate in central province at 61% while Kalonzo Musyoka's stronghold is Eastern province at 43%.
Rift Valley region seems to accommodate all presidential hopefuls with Raila Odinga, William Ruto and Uhuru Kenyatta being the main contenders at 37%, 26% and 21% respectively.
Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) remain the most popular political party at 54 per cent, Party of National Unity (PNU) second at 22 per cent and Wiper Democratic Movement (WDM) third at 7 per cent.
ODM's strongholds include: Nyanza (84%), Western (79%), Coast (70%) and North Eastern regions (59%).
The Party of National Unity is the most popular political party in central province at 50%.
Wiper Democratic Movement's stronghold is Eastern province at 34%.
91 per cent of the respondents involved in the survey said they intend to vote in the next general elections.
Majority of those who indicated their intention to vote in the forthcoming general elections were mainly from 26 years to 45 years.
Lack of faith in political leadership (29%) coupled with lack of identity cards (28%) came out as the main reasons as to why seven percent of Kenyans do not intend to participate in the forthcoming general elections.


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The Josh Martin Band
No one has ever been able to adequately describe the sound of the Josh Martin Band. With each member coming from different musical backgrounds, the collective mix is unique. The vocal harmonies created by Josh Martin, Kelly Briscoe and Molly Forrest are formed from their days of singing in southern gospel groups. Martin's accent and acoustic guitar style creates a mix of country and folk. Drummer Andrew Dodson comes from a Jazz background with keyboardist Jeremy Tripplet taking on all styles. Tom James and David Risky both come from the contemporary worship scene.
In the end, the band's sound isn't what is important to them. The band's aim is to bring glory to God through the Gospel. They strive to write theologically rich lyrics that point to a holy God and reveal our need for Jesus Christ. In the band's opinion, the substance is far greater than the sound. But in the case of the Josh Martin Band, it just so happens that the sound is great as well.


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French champagne house Moët et Chandon, most famously known for their premium Dom Pérignon brand, has announced that they will be releasing a limited edition series of bottles in honour of American Pop Art icon Andy Warhol.
This co-branding exercise will merge two conflicting ideas of luxury and popular culture, to create a very vibrant and colourful range of champagne bottles.
Andy Warhol's alternative take on art resulted in his quirky style that blurred the lines between popular culture and traditional art. Warhol's out of the box thinking resulted in his signature silk-screen style, which was used as inspiration in the design of the tribute Dom Pérignon bottles and packaging.
The collection of bottles are from the 2000 vintage of Dom Pérignon and are the result of a collaboration between the Andy Warhol Foundation, Dom Pérignon and the artistic talents of the Design Laboratory at Central St. Martin's School of Art and Design.
The range includes bottles in blue, red, violet, emerald-green, lilac and yellow. The six colours that were selected also pay homage to Warhol's distinct colour palette and succeed promoting his dream of making the world an ever more vibrant place.
The range will only be available in October, in limited quantities at roughly R1200 ($150) a bottle so keep your eyes peeled in stores or order it online to ensure yourself a piece of luxurious popular culture.
There is also a promotional video on YouTube.com, click here to check it out.


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This article is from the archive of our partner .
That Leon Panetta has spent an incredible $860,000 to fly between his day job in Washington and his home in Northern California since taking office may not exactly be his fault, but even the thrifty secretary of defense himself this week can't help but notice the irony of that flight bill. Today, the airfare bill is even getting compared to the Government Services Administration's now infamous Las Vegas bender.
A brief rundown of the controversy: Earlier in April, the AP revealed that the secretary of defense, pushing to get the military to stop spending money like it's still the Cold War, billed the government $32,000 per private flight home since taking office in July, reimbursing the government only $632 for each, an amount dictated by law. Now, Panetta had no choice but to fly on the government's dime, if he wanted his weekends home. "No one understands the budget pressures on the Pentagon better than Secretary Panetta," a Defense spokesperson defensively noted. "As a required-use traveler, he must use government aircraft for all travel." But this Monday, Panetta had his hat in hand, saying he regretted the burden the trips put on taxpayers. And in a comparison of ironies, Foreign Policy notes today that $860,000 is only $28,000 more than the clown-filled Vegas conference for the GSA, an agency tasked with curtailing spending.
But really, Panetta and his flights aren't worthy of the ire of GSA's party. "I've gone home because my wife and family are there and because, frankly, I think it's healthy to get out of Washington periodically just to get your mind straight and your perspective straight," Panetta explained to reporters Monday. We want our family-man military chief to be happy, too. As Time's Mark Thompson puts it, "It is a grueling, relentless job. If Panetta wants to jet off to his California walnut farm to tend to a different kind of nut than those he has to deal with daily in the capital, he should."
But ultimately, the flights are for personal use and not business, so we do have a modest request, Secretary Panetta: as you look for ways to cut military spending, consider your flight bill. If not for taxpayers, then just for the sake of good optics as you push more significant spending cuts elsewhere.
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