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The Contra Costa Times wrote:Posted on Fri, May. 19, 2006
Marijuana clubs question ethics of city's order to close
RICHMOND: Both dispensaries told to shut their doors immediately
By Tom Lochner
With the crafting of a medical marijuana regulating ordinance stalled, the Richmond City Attorney's office has ordered the immediate closure of two cannabis clubs, the only ones known to operate in the city.
One, Natural Remedies Health Collective on Macdonald Avenue, promptly closed. The other, Holistic Solutions on Hilltop Mall Road, remained open Thursday. Owner Ken Estes said he hopes to persuade Richmond officials and council members that his business benefits both patients and the city at large.
In a cease-and-desist order dated May 16, Assistant City Attorney Trisha Aljoe told Natural Remedies owner Linda Jackson that failure to comply will result in the filing of criminal charges. Estes said he received a similar letter. With no land-use standards permitting medical marijuana dispensaries in the city, the letter reads, "your continued marijuana operation is in clear violation of the Richmond Municipal Code and constitutes both a public nuisance per se, as well as a criminal misdemeanor."
Jackson closed her shop Wednesday, but on Thursday, she questioned the legality and ethics of the city's order.
"This is taking away my livelihood and putting my patients in harm's way," said Jackson. She also questioned how the city could prosecute her, because no city law specifically addresses cannabis clubs, which are legal under California law -- unless the city decides to enforce the federal law.
In 1996, the state's voters approved marijuana for medical use on the recommendation of a doctor. The federal government, however, considers marijuana an illegal drug, with no medical use.
Aljoe did not return calls Thursday. The city's administrative chief, Janet Schneider, said the city attorney's office takes the stand that cannabis clubs are illegal since the city code does not explicitly permit them. Moreover, she said, the city's zoning ordinance rules out unlawful activities in general.
Richmond's legal stand differs from that of some other Contra Costa cities, which passed urgency moratoriums on the opening of cannabis clubs. Those cities, among them Antioch, Oakley, Pinole and San Pablo, reasoned that without a moratorium, their cities lacked the legal mechanism to keep cannabis clubs from opening absent any reference to them in their municipal codes.
Richmond, too, once had a moratorium; it lapsed in October. A draft ordinance that would limit cannabis clubs to certain commercial areas bounced among the Planning Commission, Public Safety Committee, City Council and city staff for months. On Thursday, the committee declined to adopt a recommendation by the city staff to declare cannabis clubs a "non-permitted use" and referred the matter to the city council to consider as part of a general plan overhaul.
Police Chief Chris Magnus said Thursday that cannabis clubs are a drain on police resources. But earlier this year, Richmond Police spokesman Lt. Mark Gagan quipped that things were so quiet at Natural remedies he had virtually forgotten it existed.
Magnus said there was a burglary at Natural Remedies in May 2005. But Jackson said that occurred under a previous owner. And at Holistic solutions, Magnus said, Richmond officers observed a steady stream of young people coming and going, causing him to doubt they were there for medical reasons. But Estes said many younger people use medical marijuana for pain resulting from injuries and that police should come inside to observe how he checks out his patients.
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Lenses Quality Binocular
We are asked nearly every day: "What are your best binoculars?" And every day we answer: "How do you plan on using them?" We are not trying to be evasive with our answer, but the truth of the matter is  the best binoculars for one purpose may be the worse binoculars for another. We want you to Get It Right The First Time.
Understanding your application is paramount in determining the best fit  for you. Although there are many other specifications and qualities which determine the usefulness of binoculars, we will discuss in this article the primary characteristics for determining the best fit for your application. But before we show you the list, we should go over some basic terminology.
What do the numbers on binoculars mean? All sporting optics (binoculars, spotting scopes, night vision goggles, etc.) use the same nomenclature to describe important features. As an example, a pair of binoculars may have 10x42mm listed as a technical specification. But what does this mean? The "10" refers to the magnification power of the binoculars  that is  objects viewed will appear to be 10 times closer than when they are viewed by the naked eye. The second number in our example is "42mm." This refers to the diameter, in millimeters, of the objective lenses on the binoculars. The objective lenses are located on the end of the binoculars furthest away from your eye when viewing. As with the aperture of a camera lens, the size of objective lens determines the amount of light that can enter your binoculars. If your binoculars are going to be used during low light (hunting and astronomy are good examples) you had better have large objective lenses.
Another important number describing binoculars is called field-of-view. A field-of-view of 390' indicates that the width of the sight picture is 390 feet at a distance of 1000 yards. Field-of-view is determined by magnification and the focal lengths of the objective and eyepiece lenses. More magnification always means less field-of-view. This specification is sometimes expressed in degrees. A field-of-view of 6.5 degrees equates to 341' (6.5 times 52.5 equals 341).
How well your binoculars will serve you in low light conditions is described as Twilight Performance. Although many things, such as overall design and quality of glass impact this specification, magnification and objective lens diameter are the chief components. A quick way to determine the Twilight Performance of binoculars is to multiply the magnification power (first number) times the objective lens diameter (second number). The higher the result, the better the Twilight Performance. As an example, 10x42mm binoculars will have better Twilight Performance than 8x50mm binoculars (420 versus 400).
Now that we understand some basic terminology, here is ÂWhat to Know When Buying Binoculars."
* While compact binoculars weigh as little as a pound, by using them you will undoubtedly sacrifice performance. If performance is your main consideration, full sized binoculars are preferred. Anything weighing over about 1.5 pounds will get heavy fairly fast. Use a binocular support system to evenly distribute the weight across your shoulders instead of using a strap around your neck.
* The amount of light available while using your binoculars will determine Âmore than any other consideration  which binoculars are best for you. Low light uses such as hunting, birding and astronomy require larger objective lenses.
* The distance you will be from the object you view will determine the magnification power required in a pair of binoculars. If your application is bird watching, theater or sporting events, a low powered binocular will suffice in most cases. But if you're into astronomy, you'll need a high powered pair.
* The minimum focal point in binocular terminology refers to how near an object can be to you and be still be viewed in focus. This tends to be important for birding but not so important for most other uses.
* Binoculars with a magnification power greater than 10x (and without a stability feature) will be difficult to hold steady. This becomes important when viewing the night sky or distant mountains. A tripod may be a good thing to have if youÂre using binoculars with high magnification.
* Using your binoculars outdoors will usually subject them to moisture. Waterproof binoculars are preferred for all marine, hunting, birding and other nature related activities.
* The greater the magnification, the narrower the field-of-view. If field-of-view is important to you, don't purchase the most powerful binoculars you can find. This becomes very important when viewing objects that move quickly such as antelope, race horses, shooting stars or race cars.
* As with almost everything else in life, with binoculars you get what you pay for. There are binoculars that cost under $10 and others which cost in excess of $2,500. My experience says you will need to spend at least $250 for a pair of binoculars worth having.
* There is no such thing as Âone-size-fits-all when it comes to sporting optics. If you have multiple uses for binoculars, you will most likely end up with multiple pairs of them  and thatÂs O.K.
Your understanding of these few simple tips will not only help you in acquiring the correct binoculars for your application, but they will also help you with successful viewing  no matter what youÂre looking at. Use this information and youÂll Get It Right The First Time. Get Outdoors!
Chuck Fitzgerald is Owner and President of Phoenix, Arizona based BackCountry Toys, an online store providing backcountry specialty gear and educational information to outdoor enthusiasts. Visit www.BackCountryToys.com to receive the free newsletter "FreshAir or call (800) 316-9055. Chuck Fitzgerald ©2004 All Rights Reserved.
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I found this web site:
Its for a store in New York. From looking at the specs of a few of the telescopes, I saw that they are selling some of the same scopes that are at www.telescopes.com, but it is much cheaper at this store. Could this be because the quality of the scopes (lenses, mirrors, mounts) are lower, or is it just a bargain?
Adorama is a typical big New York camera store. Their prices are low, but nobody on staff knows anything much about telescopes. If you know _exactly_ what you want and expect no customer service, then go ahead and order from them. I've bought stuff from them and they were fast and efficient, but I knew exactly what I wanted. Their prices are low because they deal in large volumes and offer absolutely zero in the way of customer service.
At the opposite extreme is Orion Telescopes & Binoculars. They specialize in astronomy products, have technical experts on call 24 hours a day, and offer generous return policies. They will help you choose your purchase and support it extensively after purchase. Personally I would rather deal with Orion than Adorama.
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In the context of working to activate the outputs issued by AFKAR program in order to support civil society, AFKAR team has started operational steps. They aim to introduce dialogue training in public policies between the public sector and civil society organizations, within the e-Learning program for public sector employees....
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Civil society organizations in Lebanon, especially those who are partners in AFKAR program, are working to overcome the exceptional circumstances resulting from the Covid 19 crisis and its repercussions. In this context, the publication of the Restart center for rehabilitation of victims of violence and torture includes a guide on " Corona virus restricted measures in prisons and detention...
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Rice gets another big test against Texas
Rice linebacker Blaze Alldredge was seven when he watched the classic 2006 Rose Bowl between Texas and Southern Cal with his older brother. It's one of his earliest memories of football and heartbreak.
"My first football memory is USC versus Texas in the Rose Bowl; Vince Young, Reggie Bush. That kind of broke my heart as a Cali kid," Alldredge said. "I've never really forgiven them for that. So this is my chance to get even hopefully for that."
Alldredge didn't understand how the game was played back then. But he understood his brother's reaction to Young's game-winning touchdown well enough for the moment to stick with him.
He's already envisioned making big defensive plays against the Longhorns. For the linebacker, that's the first step toward competing against a top-15 team as Rice (0-2) will do when it plays No. 12 Texas (1-1) at NRG Stadium on Saturday.
"I think we've shown tremendous growth from last season and I think the possibilities are really exciting as a team and the defense as a whole," he said.
Defensive coordinator Brian Smith echoed those sentiments.
While a top-10 Michigan team (Smith's former program) struggled to dispatch Army in double overtime this past weekend, the Owls held the Black Knights to seven points through most of their game the previous Friday. When Rice fell behind by 14 early to Wake Forest, the defense tightened up and helped tie the game in the first quarter. The Owls eventually lost 41-21.
"So far I'm seeing improvement," Smith said. "We faced two different styles of offense, so we've had to play two different game plans and the guys have come out (and) so far they've been meeting my expectations as far as the hustle and effort.
"A whole new set of problems this week," he added. "(Quarterback Sam Ehlinger)'s definitely accurate in the pocket and he can throw on the move outside of the pocket. He's got a good group of receivers, some big targets on the outside that we're going to have to account for, so we've got our hands full."
While Alldredge may be looking to settle a childhood score against Texas, other Rice players are approaching the game through a different lens.
"I think we just need to continue to grow and be more consistent running the ball, passing the ball, just bringing it all together. As far as the Texas game goes, hopefully this gives us an opportunity to bring it all together both passing and rushing-wise," receiver Bradley Rozner said.
"(The Texas secondary) is obviously going to be a little faster than us. … But we're just gonna have to attack them like anybody else."
On Tuesday, Rice coach Mike Bloomgren officially named Tom Stewart his starting quarterback for Saturday's game.
Following an injury that knocked quarterback Wiley Green out of the Wake Forest contest, Green has been walking around the team's facility and Bloomgren expects him to return to practice this week. Bloomgren said redshirt sophomore Evan Marshman will back up Stewart. Freshman Jovoni Johnson will be third on the depth chart for Saturday.
Guard Nick Leverett's job won't change with Stewart under center.
But facing another Power Five team will enable him to continue to do something he had fewer opportunities to do before he transferred to Rice from North Carolina Central.
"I'm really thankful that I'm able to show my talents and that I belong on this level," he said. "We're looking for an upset. We really wanted to get that upset against Army, but (our play) shows the nation that we're not just some team that's sorry. I have faith in us whether it's Texas this week or the next opponent."


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Yes, I've been quiet for a week. It was hard to feel like writing much after Wimbledon ended (and you lot would probably have been bored if I'd gushed on about the matches). It was also hard to get back into working - I had an itch to watch Sue Barker come noon, before remembering that her job was done.
So - what have I been up to? Well, work of course, though not a lot. My lovely graphic designer and I are preparing a pitch for work from a luxury hotel in our locality. I've done a bit of editing here and there. And quoted for a couple of other jobs.
But my highlight since the tennis ended and Alan Johnston was freed was this - the Journobiz party. This splendid annual event gave me a good excuse to pop down to the capital for an overnighter. What could be more interesting than a roomful of 200 hacks and flacks? Well, probably quite a lot of things if you're not a hack or a flack but for those of us in the trade it was a good opportunity to meet up, talk shop and do what we do best (drinking, when we're not writing). Needless to say, I had a fabulous time and came home with an even fabulouser goody bag, thanks to all the flacks who got their clients to bribe, I mean spoil us hacks with nice treats.
I crawled home on the train feeling rough around the edges after a night on the Wyborowa. I felt even rougher when my train broke down at the station before mine and we got turfed off onto a replacement, which was also then cancelled. Just why is it so hard for Virgin to run Pendolinos that actually work? I finally got home 90 minutes later than expected in a seething rage about private rail companies. I feel a pitch to a travel ed coming on...
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The teachers had grown impatient with having to submit a requisition for even routine classroom supplies.
Requisition is both a noun and a verb. We can speak of sending a requisition to the purchasing department, but we also refer to soldiers requisitioning food from civilians. The word has a bureaucratic flavor, but one of Hollywood's bittersweet love stories begins when Omar Sharif, playing a World War II freedom fighter, says to Ingrid Bergman, who is the owner of a stately old yellow Rolls Royce, "I've come to requisition your car."


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Seychelles Nation 24-April-2017 - Quite a number of people queued up at the Seychelles Trading Company (STC) hypermarket on Saturday to have their traditional incandescent light bulbs exchanged for LED light bulbs, which has been described as the world's most efficient and reliable lighting technologies.
This was in response to the call from the GIS-UNDP-GET Resource Efficiency Project in collaboration with the Ministry of Environment, Energy and Climate Change, the Seychelles Energy Commission and the Public Utilities Corporation (PUC) for consumers to bring in their old bulbs for exchange during the launch of the National LED campaign.
The aim of the campaign is to promote the widespread use of more energy-efficient light technologies to replace energy inefficient ones, particularly the traditional incandescent light bulbs.
The activity coincided with World Earth Day which was also commemorated in Seychelles by a march in town by schools of the Wildlife Club of Seychelles. The children carried posters designed by themselves and from Peace Park walked through Albert Street, Independence Avenue and finished at the Peace Park.
"We are promoting the protection of the Earth," they said.
As for the LED (Light-emitting Diode) light bulbs, it is the most efficient light bulb for domestic use.
The national campaign is being launched in support of the government's energy objectives, one of which is to reduce the country's energy consumption through the adoption of energy efficient technologies.
Present at the event were the Minister for Environment, Energy and Climate Change Didier Dogley; principal secretary in the department of Energy and Climate Change Wills Agricole; chief executive of the Seychelles Energy Commission Tony Imaduwa, among other dignitaries and members of the public.
"With climate change affecting small island states, it is important we reduce our carbon footprints across the world. In Seychelles, until now, we are doing a great job, but it is clear demand for energy is on the increase very rapidly. So it is time we try to stop that increase and put in place energy efficient programmes," Minister Dogley said.
It is to this effect, he said, his ministry and stakeholders are launching this new programme to exchange incandescent light bulbs by LED ones.
He said these old bulbs were used by our grandparents, were not that efficient, emit lots of heat and less light.
"If you use LED light bulbs, you will notice a significant reduction in your monthly electricity bill," said the minister.
He said even if the LED light bulbs are more expensive, they have a long-term life and lasts 40 times longer than the incandescent bulbs.
"This forms part of the government's national programne for energy efficiency in domestic homes," he said.
Minister Dogley said in the coming years the government plans to exchange 200,000 LED light bulbs in Seychelles.
The public can still continue to exchange their incandescent light bulbs at the PUC counter when paying their bills. They have to produce their electricity bills for that purpose.
Source: Seychelles Nation @http://www.nation.sc/article.html?id=253786
LEDs (Light Emitting Diode) are increasingly becoming the energy-efficient light of choice amongst consumers worldwide. Perhaps, the reason for this is that when it comes to light bulbs, LED bulbs,… Read more
Seychelles Nation 25-April-2017 - Around 50 teachers from all 25 primary schools across Seychelles took part in a workshop to get an in-depth knowledge about energy efficiency. The workshop, organised under the… Read more
Seychelles Nation 24-April-2017 - Quite a number of people queued up at the Seychelles Trading Company (STC) hypermarket on Saturday to have their traditional incandescent light bulbs exchanged for LED light… Read more
Seychelles Nation 10-April-2017 - Coral reefs ‒ alongside sea grass beds, mangroves, lagoons and banks ‒ are key marine habitats in the outer islands of the Seychelles. Corals accumulate carbon and build… Read more
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or Christmas trees for those who don't speak 2 year old!
after a morning of shopping, granddaughter watching, and working on the house, (i will let you figure out who did what) we took a break to pick up our trees!
it was so warm, but we still enjoyed apple cider! after a few pictures and getting the perfect two trees, we went on a buggy ride. lisa and kathy were the horses that pulled us. it was a nice time, can't wait to decorate!
the bff's checking out the trees.
wagon ride excitement!
overjoyed. truly!
dav and whit!
grown up bff's!
nana and papa with three of their grandkids!
my phone took better pics than my camera did today. i think someone got fingerprints all over the lens of my point and shoot. not naming any names!
it's easy to post from my phone too, so i might try to get back to sharing random happenings.
happy december!


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The Beatles This Week: July 12–July 18
This Week In Beatles History
July 12 – July 18
Did you ever wonder about what The Beatles were up to on a week-to-week basis? Are you a Beatles trivia buff? Test your knowledge here as you look at what happened to The Beatles in a specific week in time.
July 14, 1961 – The band played their first concert back in Liverpool at St. John's Hall since they returned from their tour in Germany.
July 15, 1962 – A run of shows at the Cavern Club began, with gigs running for an almost solid 11 days.
July 16, 1963 – Eighteen songs were recorded for three episodes of "Pop Go The Beatles." Guests included the Hollies and the Swinging Blue Jeans.
July 18, 1963 – The band started recording their second album "With the Beatles" at Abbey Road Studios.
July 13, 1964 – "A Hard Day's Night"/"Should Have Known Better" was released in the US.
July 13, 1965 – Paul collected five Ivor Novello awards from Sit Billy Butlin. "Can't Buy Me Love" was awarded Most Performed Work of 1964 and the Highest Certified British Sales.
July 14, 1966 – "Paperback Writer"/"Rain" was certified gold in the US.
July 17, 1967 – "All You Need Is Love"/"Baby You're A Rich Man" was released in the US.
July 17, 1968 – The world premiere of the movie "Yellow Submarine" took place at the London Pavilion.
July 15, 1969 – Two studios were used to record songs for "Abbey Road," due to the mounting tension between the band members.


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Surveillance video requested by parents provided proof that teachers physically abused more than 20 children at Wisdom kindergarten in Chaoyang district, Beijing, the Beijing Times reported on Thursday.
Parents reported the matter to police after finding bruises on the knees and lower legs of their children who claimed teachers beat them. In the video, a teacher pushed, kicked and yelled at the children. Two teachers involved have already been detained for alleged assault.


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Claire's Video Blog: Part 2
Huge update from Katie as she explains after continuously feeling rubbish on her current chemo regime, her doctor let Katie have a break from her chemotherapy for a few weeks which has given Katie the much needed time off to […]
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Stacy was diagnosed at 21 years old with an aggressive primitive neuroectodermal tumour back in 2007 after months of visiting her GP with symptoms of passing blood and a large lump on her side. Stacy eventually requested an opinion from […]
Stacy's Story
It's been a little while since we've heard from Claire, but she's back, 16 months into remission, with an update on all the exciting things she's been getting up to. Back at Uni now, Claire explains how good it feels […]
Claire's Video Blog: Part 8
The first of 3 films from Sarah, in which she waits for her bone marrow transplant, and she gives us a tour of her new hospital room.
Waiting for the Yankie Marrow
It's 18 months after her stem cell transplant, and Sarah is back in hospital. She tells us how she feels, as she waits for even more chemo and a bone marrow transplant.


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2014-10-05 00:11:26
British teacher David Bolam has been released after being held hostage by militants in Libya since May.
The Foreign Office said Mr Bolam was "safe and well after his ordeal" and has been reunited with his family.
David Bolam had been held hostage since May
His kidnapping had not been reported at the request of the Foreign Office and his family, but officials have been supporting his relatives.
Mr Bolam, who teaches at the Benghazi European School, appeared in a video online on 28 August.
In it, he appeals to Prime Minister David Cameron to secure his release.
Speaking in English, he says he is in good health and has been held "a very long time."
The Foreign Office said they would not comment on the details of the case.
His family have asked for privacy.
DR Congo: Kidnapped Britons released
Britons held in DR Congo freed
Student groups with a million members back call for second Brexit referendum
Brexit: UK government to host summit on why other countries should join the EU
Metropolitan Police's facial recognition technology 98% inaccurate, figures show
Missing Joe Tilley found dead in Colombia
Russian embassy in Paris requests info from France on knife attacker's nationality
Nearly half a million 'hidden' young people left without state help to survive and find work, ministers warned
Crystal meth found at Home Office headquarters as Sajid Javid boasts about sniffer dogs' prowess
Theresa May faces deadlock over Brexit customs rules, after senior politicians attack both proposed options


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[Funding] FinTech HomeCapital raises seed funding from Varanium NexGen Fund
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WhistleDrive Raises INR 72Crores in Series- B from Colosseum Group
WhistleDrive announced today it has raised INR 72 Crores from Chicago based Colosseum Group. WhistleDrive provides technology-enabled fleet services for corporates and operates 700+ fleet across 3 cities. Announcing the Series B fund, an alumnus of Shiv Nadar University, Founder
ShareChat raises $100mn in Series D Funding
ShareChat announced today that it has raised a new round of funding of $100mn in its Series D. To date, ShareChat has raised a total of $224 million. Existing investors participating in this round include Shunwei Capital, Lightspeed Venture Partners,
Unicorn India Ventures announces its 2nd equity fund
Mumbai-based venture Fund Unicorn India Ventures has announced the launch of its 2nd equity fund aimed at investing in early-stage startups. The Fund size is Rs 400 crore and the first close is expected at Rs 150 crore by the
Druva raises $130 million funding to power data protection for the Cloud Era
Druva Inc. announced a $130 million funding led by Viking Global Investors, pushing total capital raised to $328 million. The round also included participation from new investors including certain funds advised by Neuberger Berman and Atreides Management, as well as
Scentials has raised Rs 25 crores in Series A funding led by Unilever Ventures
Celebrity led Beauty Company Scentials has raised 25cr in Series A funding led by Unilever Ventures. Scentials co-founded by Jinesh Mehta and Mahesh Bhupathi launched Virat Kohli's' One8 brand in the fragrance category in January this year and followed with
Travel Technology Startup 'Guiddoo' Raises $800K in Pre-Series A Funding
Guiddoo, a one-stop shop for in-destination experiences, has secured capital of $800,000 (6 CR approx.) in the Pre-Series A funding, held in July this year. The funding was led by global investors including Rennie Ratadia (Singapore), Stephen Dmello (Dubai) &
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Deep-Tech Focussed Bharat Innovation Fund Announces First Close Of Its $100M Fund
BANGALORE, INDIA: Bharat Innovation Fund, an early stage deep-tech, and IP- focused venture fund, affiliated with the Centre for Innovation, Incubation and Entrepreneurship (CIIE) at Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Ahmedabad, announced its first close today. The pre-Series-A and Series-A focussed $100M fund
India remains the top destination for tech investors in Southeast Asia
INDIA: Southeast Asia and India continue to capture heightened attention from investors in 2018 looking to capitalize on budding technology (tech) opportunities and emerging market plays outside of China. Independent M&A intelligence service, Kroll estimated 170 tech transactions by private
P2P lending firm Finzy raises $1.3M in pre-Series A funding
Peer to peer lending platform Finzy has raised $1.3 million in the first round of pre Series A funding. The second round of fundraising is expected to close with a pre-identified set of investors within the next 60 days. The
Ag-tech start-up AgShift raises $2M from Exfinity Ventures
AgShift, a California-based technology startup, is building the world's first autonomous food inspection system leveraging Deep Learning and Computer Vision has raised $2 million in seed funding to strengthen product development and expand customer reach. "At AgShift, we are re-imagining
Magic Leap raises $461M from Saudi Arabia fund
The secretive augmented reality startup, Magic Leap has raised $461 million in its latest funding round, led by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's sovereign investment arm. Though the company hasn't released a product till date, they continue to raise a lot
Sequoia India invests $6M in NBFC lending firm Finova Capital
NBFC lending company Finova Capital has raised $6 million from Sequoia India. The firm will use the funds to expand its presence across the country, investing in technology and talent acquisition. The news was first reported by Economic Times. Mohit Sahney,
Paytm Mall looking to raise $600M from SoftBank
Paytm Mall is in talks to raise $600 million from SoftBank and others at a valuation of over $2 billion, according to a report in Business Standard. Citing sources, the report says that the round will see participation from SoftBank, Singapore
Home rental startup NestAway raises $51M in Series-D funding
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Flipkart Internet gets $57M from parent entity
Flipkart Internet, which runs the Flipkart's retail platform, has received $57 million cash infusion from its Singapore company Flipkart Marketplace, according to the documents filed with the Registrar of Companies (RoC). Flipkart Internet owns Flipkart.com and registers sales from advertisements and
Urban Ladder raises $12M in fresh funding from existing investors
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Music streaming service Gaana raises $115M led by Tencent
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Indonesia-based Go-Jek raises $1.5B in latest funding
Indonesia-based ride-hailing company Go-Jek has raised $1.5 billion in a funding round from a dozen investors including BlackRock and Google. The development was first reported by Reuters. "Go-Jek is led by a strong Indonesian management team and has a proven track


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Record deficits in Bush budget / $2.2 trillion package doesn't include money for war
2003-02-04 04:00:00 PDT Washington -- President Bush asked Americans Monday to embrace a $2.2 trillion budget that would send the nation's finances deep into deficit by slashing taxes and boosting outlays for national security.
Bush's 2004 budget, filling 2,859 pages in five volumes, makes plain how rapidly the fiscal outlook has changed from black to red: Two years ago, the White House said its policies would help produce a $1.5 trillion surplus over the five years ending in 2008. It now expects a $1.1 trillion shortfall over the same period, not counting the cost of possible war in Iraq.
Bush acknowledged his new budget would contribute to several years of deficits, but he said the need to stimulate the economy, expand the war on terrorism and enhance homeland security had temporarily trumped the virtues of fiscal restraint.
"A recession and a war we did not choose have led to the return of deficits, " Bush said in his budget message to Congress. "We will not always get to choose which battles we fight. It is, however, our duty to fight them."
Democrats were quick to attack the president's priorities. Rep. John Spratt,
D-S.C., ranking Democrat on the House Budget Committee, called it "the most fiscally damaging budget in U.S. history." Members of both parties predicted it would be revised substantially on its way through Congress.
If enacted, Bush's budget would allocate most of its new money to defense and homeland security. It would finance a few signature initiatives in other areas, including the first prescription drug benefit under Medicare and expanded campaigns to combat AIDS in America and Africa. But it would tighten the purse strings of most domestic programs, cutting some and holding others to increases below the rate of inflation.
It would also produce record deficits of $304 billion this year and $307 billion in 2004 and increase the national debt held by the public to $5 trillion in 2008 from $3.5 trillion today. Two years go, the White House said it could pay down the debt to $1.4 trillion by 2008.
The budget faces an uncertain future on Capitol Hill, despite Republican control of both houses. Some of the president's proposals, such as making corporate dividends tax-free, have generated little enthusiasm even within GOP ranks.
Senate Budget Committee Chairman Don Nickles, R-Okla., called Bush's budget "an excellent starting point" and expressed hope Congress would hold total discretionary spending increases to 4 percent as Bush is requesting.
But Senate Finance Committee Chairman Charles Grassley, R-Iowa, has expressed reservations about Bush's Medicare proposal and said his tax cuts could not pass the Senate in their current form.
Congressional Democrats assailed the president for running up the deficit to historic levels, with no concrete plan for bringing the government's books back into balance.
"In the face of the worst fiscal reversal in U.S. history and a declining economy, the administration's only response is to propose more of the same failed policies," said Sen. Kent Conrad, D-N.D., ranking Democrat on the Senate Budget Committee.
At the same time, Democrats complained that Bush was proposing to shortchange important domestic programs.
"This budget is a rip-off for the rich that starves our schools, health care and even homeland security," said Sen. Edward Kennedy, D-Mass.
Its centerpiece is a package of new tax cuts that the budget documents said would total $1.3 trillion over 10 years. That includes more than $600 billion by eliminating the double taxation of dividends and accelerating the effective date of previously approved tax cuts. Much of the rest would result from making permanent Bush's first big tax-cut initiative -- a $1.35-trillion package that Bush pushed through Congress in 2001 but which is scheduled to expire in 2010.
Other elements of the new package of cuts would expand the child-care credit, eliminate the "marriage penalty" that causes some two-earner households to pay higher taxes than single filers with the same income, let individuals place up to $15,000 a year in new tax-sheltered accounts and let small businesses take bigger deductions for new equipment.
The White House says 92 million taxpayers would receive cuts averaging $1, 083 this year if the package passes. Critics say the package is heavily skewed in favor of the wealthy. According to one analysis, households in the middle fifth of the income spectrum would receive an average $289 tax cut this year, while the top 1 percent would receive an average $30,127 reduction.
Independent analysts say the cost of the new tax cuts to the treasury will be even higher than the administration forecast on Monday. The liberal Center for Budget and Policy Priorities puts the total at $2.3 trillion.
The Pentagon would receive $380 billion under Bush's budget, up 4.3 percent.
Although the $15.3 billion increase for 2004 is comparatively modest, the administration is seeking $20 billion in annual increases in following years as part of a build-up that would boost military spending to $484 billion by 2009.
BUDGET AUTHORITY BY FEDERAL AGENCY In billions Change of dollars from 2003 Health and Human Services $537.7 +5.8% Social Security $532.3 +4.2% Treasury $392.3 +6.2% Defense-Military $379.6 +4.3% Agriculture $76.3 +6.3% Education $61.4 +1.4% Veterans Affairs $61.4 +6.6% Office of Personnel Management $60.9 +4.9% Labor $56.2 -21.1% Transportation $54.2 +1.1% Defense-Civil Pros $44.7 +0.7% Housing and Urban Development $35.0 +1.4% Homeland Security $28.0 +10.6% Justice $22.6 +1.2% Energy $21.2 +6.2% NASA $15.5 +3.1% International Assistance $13.2 -3.3% Interior $10.5 +3.8% State $10.4 +6.5% EPA $7.4 0.0% Judiciary $5.7 +3.6% Commerce $5.5 +4.0% National Science Foundation $5.5 +7.2% Legislative Branch $4.2 +10.5% Small Business Administration $0.8 -51.2% Source: Office of Management and Budget NOTE: In addition to appropriated money for operations, the figures include mandatory payouts and transfers by agencies, such as Medicare benefits by the Department of Health and Human Services and redemption of savings bonds by the Treasury Department. Associated Press Graphic


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Next opening May 2021
Children's Pool
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This magnificent hotel is located in the tourist area of Benidorm, at only 250 meters from the beach promenade which is an ideal place for you to spend some quality time with your friends and family.
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Are you looking to have some fun during your vacation? We recommend you to visit the famous Terra Mítica theme park which is suitable for the whole family and located at only 4 kilometres from the hotel.
The hotel offers 117 fuss-free rooms, decorated in a traditional style and fully equipped so you're not missing anything during your stay. All rooms have a TV, free Wi-fi, air conditioning, a private bathroom with hairdryer (at a an extra charge) and a balcony.
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The hotel BLUESEA Calas Marina has an excellent entertainment team who offer an extensive activities program and shows for all the family. We also have a petanque court and a pool table so you can challenge your firends and family to a game.
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CCA video screenings #2: Vanina Saracino
Center for Contemporary Arts, Estonia invites you to a screening The sky above the port was the colour of television, tuned to a dead channel.
Curated by Vanina Saracino
Organised by Center for Contemporary Arts Estonia (CCA)
Artists: Mark Leckey, Basim Magdy, Kristina Õllek, Agnieszka Polska, Semiconductor, Andrew Norman Wilson
The screening will be followed by a discussion with artist Kristina Õllek and Vanina Saracino.
Duration: 69 minutes
Entrance: free
Inspired by science fiction as a thought experiment on the future, the program draws connections between the increasingly rapid technological progress and man-made environmental damage. With a diverse selection of filming styles and techniques, it maps the emotional atmosphere of our present - the almost hallucinatory interplay between utopia and destruction, and the wild mood swings between the promise of a sustainable future and a dystopian existence in the hands of technology and human exceptionalism.
"The sky above the port was the colour of television, tuned to a dead channel" is the opening sentence in William Gibson's novel Neuromancer, published in 1984.
Vanina Saracino is an independent curator and film programmer currently based in Berlin. She is the co-founder of OLHO, an international curatorial project about contemporary art and cinema initiated in 2015 in Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo, also shown at Teatrino di Palazzo Grassi (Venice, 2017) and Palais de Tokyo (Paris, 2018). From 2013 to 2017 she curated monthly selections of artists' films on the experimental channel ikonoTV, being also in charge of collaborations and projects with museums and institutions worldwide. With ikonoTV, in 2015, she initiated Art Speaks Out, a yearly exhibition project on the environment and climate change, also shown at the Istanbul Modern Museum (2015) and within the UN Climate Change Conference (Marrakech, 2016). Saracino is currently co-curating the Screen City Biennial (Stavanger, Norway, 2019).
This screening is the second in the series of three event this spring in Tallinn at Artis cinema, bringing international video art to Estonia and making CCA's archive public to a wider audience. Next event will be on the 3rd of April, curated by Sepake Angiama (London/Chicago), first one took place on the 6th of March, curated by Monika Lipšic (Vilnius).
Center for Contemporary Arts Estonia (CCA), founded in 1992, is a non-profit expert institution in international cooperation projects with a role to activate and develop Estonian contemporary art scene. Since 1999 CCA is the commissioner of the Estonian Pavilion at the Venice Biennale and since 2016 co-commissioner of Baltic Triennial. CCA works on collaborative projects both with local and international partners.


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Falcons nurtured through foster care
February 3, 2003
Sisters Whittany and Brittany have been fostering the Crow Valley girls basketball program with an added spark since coming together on the court for the first time.
Because of a three-year age difference the Foster girls have never played competitively on the same team until this year.
"Ever since they were little kids, they've had a basketball in their hands," Crow Valley girls basketball coach Bob Williams said. "It didn't matter if they were playing boys or girls, as long as they were playing."
And playing they have been. When freshman guard Whittany turned in her season-high 14 points against one of the toughest teams in the 1A North Central Conference, Dayspring Christian (7-2, 8-4), it was only her older sister point-guard Brittany that scored more with a season-high 15 points.
In fact, the Foster sisters are leading the Falcons in almost every statistical category in the books.
As of Wednesday, Whittany is leading Crow Valley in scoring, averaging 9.5 points per game. Brittany follows with 8.5.
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Brittany leads Crow Valley and Weld County in 3-point shooting percentage, making nine of 28 attempts. Whittany has also accumulated a team-high 44 steals, followed by Brittany with 22.
But their impressive stats don't end there.
Brittany also leads the Falcons in rebounds with 45 on the season.
With the help of the Foster sisters, the Crow Valley girls have compiled a 4-6 conference record and 4-9 overall.
Both attribute some of their success to having their sister on the court.
"It's really fun," Whittany said of playing with her junior sister. "It's like we automatically know where the other one is."
Although the 5-foot-2 Brittany is the older sister, Whittany, at 5-4, is literally the taller sister.
"I can't call her my little sister anymore," Brittany said. "Now she's just my younger sister."
WINNING RECORD … The Union Colony girls basketball team has been rising to the occasion.
As a first-year team, the Timberwolves have compiled a respectable 9-3 record with their latest win coming via a fourth-quarter rally over Brighton Charter on Saturday.
Brighton outscored Union Colony in all of the first three quarters, but Megan Rouse, who was a perfect 10-for-10 from the free-throw line, scored 20 points to lift the T-Wolves to the win.
UPS AND DOWNS … The Crow Valley boys basketball team has had its ups and downs this year. Crow Valley has had solid showings and many close games, but the breaks, fall as they will, have reduced the Falcons' record to 3-7 in Class 1A North Central Conference play and 4-11 overall.
But Crow Valley has a chance to avenge an earlier season bad break – a four-point loss to Flemming. The Falcons will meet up with Flemming again this weekend – only this time Fleming will have the home-court advantage.
STREAKY … The Union Colony boys basketball team has been streaky this year to say the least. After dropping the first three games of the season, the Timberwolves (7-3) have won their last seven straight, the most recent win coming against Brighton Charter, 44-42.
"After winning seven in a row, the kids believe that they are going to win," Union Colony boys basketball coach Pat Gilliam said of the team's streak. "Once you get that mind set, you can't let it go."
Gilliam attributes the team's turnaround to the boys getting settled into a new program, raising their experience and confidence.
"This is a first-year learning process," Gilliam said of his team's growth. "They're learning to play together. Rolegio (Dominguez) and Ben (Vigil) have really taken over as leaders on the team."
MORE STREAKS … The Dayspring Christian boys basketball team is on cruise control, riding a 12-game winning steak into the postseason. Dayspring is perfect this year and has no intentions on stopping now.
Dayspring's closest game was a five-point victory over Lyons, with the next closest scare coming against Fleming, which Dayspring won, 91-73.
Dayspring's remaining games are mostly against teams it has already seen and beaten.
Akron (6-8) and Holyoke (11-4) are the only teams Dayspring has not faced yet.
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Do you have dry skin, lips, rosacea, eczema?
The reason for these ailments are internal. Poor gut health and food sensitivities are the culprits. Optimal gut health and basic healthy diet choices can minimize or completely dissolve these issues.
The bodies way of telling you something is wrong in the inside is by showing on the outside. Underlying issues internally are the reason we suffer on the outside. The key is to figure out what the underlying issue is. Sometimes it my be that your gut is not functioning properly. Gut health is THE most important factor in our lives but unfortunately is the first thing to be neglected. Poor gut function can show up in many different ways. We see it in all skin issues, hair loss, weight gain and loss, brain fog, tiredness, brittle nails and hair, acne and other skin issues. The list goes on and on.
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We spent another day at Edaville USA last weekend. It has been fun to see the changes that Edaville Railroad is making each time we go for a visit. The newest addition is a gorgeous brick entry into the park, and the ground breaking that took place earlier in the week for the new Thomas Land coming to the Edaville park in Summer 2015! A permanent Thomas attraction.
During this visit, we focused on our favorite Edaville Railroad rides: the carousel, the flying elephants, the train and then the flying airplanes.
This time, however, we tried the Tilt-a-Whirl on the insistence of my 4 year old. My husband, myself, my four year old and my two year old all went on. {Yes, ALL of us.}
My husband pretty much wanted off the ride as soon as it begun. (I wasn't surprised.) My kids did surprise me. They LOVED it. They laughed and giggled the entire time. If the ride wasn't going to fast (and if I wasn't hanging on for dear life) I would have filmed it because the joy was amazing to see. (Focusing on their laughing faces also help me to not feel dizzy.) As soon as we got off, they wanted to go again. My husband refused to go on. I convinced the kids to take a walk through Dinoland again so I could catch my breath. I also hoped they would forget about going on it again, but nope, they remembered, and off we went. This time, just me and the kids, and my hubby filmed….
At the end of the ride, my daughter was crying. A fellow Edaville guest said, "She must not like that ride." I just looked at him and said, "She was crying because I wouldn't let her go on again." #truestory. I need to go through some sort of training in between Edaville visits so I can be ready for multiple rounds of this ride each time we go!
After our second pass, the kids enjoyed a few of the toddler rides and climbed on some old trains. We did not see any signs of Curious George or the Man with the Yellow hat in our wanderings during Curious George weekend. There was no scavenger hunt this weekend either, much to the dismay of my 4 year old. I was surprised that there was no Curious George theming anywhere, so I guess it was limited to the banana breakfast they had, which we could not attend due to my daughter's banana allergy. The kids were a bit sad (probably because I had talked up Curious George a bit), but they were happy to see a 'walking dinosaur."
It was another fun summer day at Edaville. It has been a lot of fun being a Edaville Blogger this season, and I cannot wait to see even more changes that are in store this fall!
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As Christmas draws near, Santa's little helpers are merrily loading his sleigh with hundreds of shiny new computers for the girls and boys who have been good this year. Chances are that if you are one of those recipients, you will also be racing on to the Information Super-Highway. What's the first thing you want to look for on the Internet? Country music, of course! This month I tell you how, and take things back to basics for those who are joining us in Cyberspace for the first time. Hopefully there will be some helpful hints for even experienced users.
The actual technical explanation of how to connect your humble computer to the millions of other computers that make up the Internet is beyond the space limitations of this column. I will however try to illuminate the principle and leave it to the specialist computer magazines, of which there are many, to provide you with further details. First you need a modem for your computer. It can be a little external box with flashing lights, or perhaps there is already an internal model inside your computer. Either way, the modem connects your computer to a regular phone line. The next step is for you to have an Internet Service Provider (ISP) at the other end of that phone line. The larger companies such as Ozemail, Big Pond, and AOL all provide kits on CD-Rom discs that make it easy for you to create an account with them and configure your computer with the necessary software. Prices vary considerably between the larger and the smaller ISP's, and you must make a considered choice. The two main factors are to try to find an ISP that you can connect to for the cost of a local call, and choose a plan that reflects the number of hours you expect to be on-line. Hint: it will be longer than you think!
There has been a lot of bad press about some of the less savoury aspects of the Internet. Indeed, there is a reasonable amount of objectionable material by any standards, but probably no worse than the top shelf at the newsagent, and the good material is immeasurable by comparison. Parental supervision is advisable, and I add a few cautionary words. Firstly, not everything you see on the Internet is correct or true. Just as in "real life", you must be the judge. Secondly, you will receive junk E-mail of dubious content and promises. Trust me; Bill Gates is not going to give you $1000, Walt Disney Jr. is not going to give you a free trip to Disneyland, and sending $5 to everyone on a list is going to make poorer not richer! You will also receive many warnings about computer viruses, and most of them will be hoaxes. Fortunately, I can direct you to a Web site that helps explain fact from fiction. Read all about computer virus myths & hoaxes.
Next month we go in-depth on one particular Web-site and see how it works.
Now back to the music:- (to preserve continuity with the printed version of this column, some items have been repeated from last month).
Making his second visit to Australia this year, Dale Watson once again inspired local audiences with his "Real Country" sound. I caught up with Dale at The Basement in Sydney. As a treat for visitors to the Cowboys In Cybersp@ce Web site this month, you can hear Dale talk about his Australian-made Tomkins guitar and his new album, and see more pictures from the show.
Dale was supported by Keith Glass, fresh from an award-winning spree at the Mildura Festival. Keith picked up the Australian Independent Country Music Awards for Country Music Track of the Year (Single) ("Smoke and Mirrors") and Heritage Track ("Larrikin Town"). Congratulations Keith! The recording of "Larrikin Town" features The Amazing Rhythm Aces and the Crosby Sisters, and is one of the tracks on Keith's new 4-track CD entitled "On The Mend" which also includes duets with Lyndsay Hammond ("Standing In The Way Of Love") and truckin' star Nev Nicholls ("Free Spirit"). You can order your copy on-line now!
Also available now is the new Jim Haynes laugh-fest "Ratbag" and from the Australian Poets' Series, Jim Haynes presents "Blue The Shearer" (Col Wilson). Col recites his poems with a little help from ARIA-winner Shanley Del and young Paddy Ryan. A search of the Internet reveals a few sites that contain Bush Poetry, but it would be great to see someone create a central source on the Web that could serve as an archive for this cultural tradition.
Making a whirlwind visit to Australia in October was U.S. sensation Jo Dee Messina. You can read more about her at the Curb Records Web site, or check out the Cowboys In Cybersp@ce Web special this month for an exclusive report on her Sydney visit.
The site of community radio station 2REM-FM 107.3 in Albury provides details of their Country Music shows hosted by the likes of Keith Melbourne, Phil Shields and many others. It also provides a link to some very comprehensive Albury/Wodonga Weather Information.
Outback Adventures is the action, reality, adventure series hosted by Troy Dann. EMI have just released a special edition double CD of music taken from Outback Adventures featuring Lee Kernaghan, Gina Jeffreys, Tania Kernaghan and more. The bonus tracks are taken from the second series and the extra CD contains the soundtrack music mostly written by Garth Porter and Rod McCormack. At the Outback Adventures site you can find out lots of background information on the show, cast and crew, and also watch the video of 'This Is The Outback' performed by Lee Kernaghan. There are also many short videos of the stories the show has covered from Archipelago to Yabbies! If you think you know the show, take the Outback Adventures Quiz. If that's not enough, why not visit Troy Dann's Official Web Site for even more Outback Legends, stories, pictures, interviews and details of how to join Troy Dann's Outback World Club.
Nashville New Zealand have updated their site to include a picture gallery of popular performer, Clark Reid.
As well as lots of Country Music, they have pages on outdoor activities such as fly-fishing, hunting and Rodeo while you are there.
STRIKE TWO are in hot demand on the Australian festival circuit. Rising young star Sharon Benjamin and her duo partner Mark Hillier are creating quite an impression. At their Web page you can hear samples of Sharon's hit single "Ghost Train" and her latest single "Strike Two" and find out more about their new CD album.
"Welcome To The World Of Jim Reeves" is the name of an excellent Web site created by Eric W. Penman. As well as all that you ever wanted to know about "Gentleman Jim", there are links to Eric's other sites that include Eddy Arnold, Floyd Cramer, Ferlin Husky, and Marty Robbins.
If you want to share the location of an interesting site you've seen or request a topic for discussion in future columns, why not E-mail me. Don't forget to listen out for Cowboys in Cybersp@ce each month on the radio waves with Belinda Miller of Murri Country , 4AAA –FM (98.9 in Brisbane). Until next month, happy surfing.
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram Collection, Series 1: Photographs--Subjects:
A Guide
Historical Note
The Fort Worth Star-Telegram was formed by the union of the Fort Worth Star and Fort Worth Telegram. It began with the January 1, 1909 issue. The Fort Worth Star was started on February 1, 1906. The Star purchased the Fort Worth Telegram in 1909.
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Scope and Contents
This is Series 1 of AR406, Fort Worth Star-Telegram Collection.
Prints, 8" x 10" or smaller. Black and white photographs of businesses, events, and places in the news. Included are local events and organizations as well as those at state, national, and international levels.
Photographs of Texas subjects covering events, organizations, and places in the Star-Telegram collection, are an invaluable source for the history and biography of the region. Area businesses, rodeos, stock shows, military facilities, manufacturers, sporting and social events, beauty pageants, churches, and much more. Series 1, Subjects, contains primarily photographs of buildings, castrophic events, professional groups, candid shots of people, large groups or groups not identified by name, and individuals or families in a specific setting, such as a cattleman depicted on his ranch or a large choral group. Older, more fragile photographs are also found in Series 4, Early Texas, and in Series 5, Oversize Photographs.
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Literary Rights Statement
Permission to publish, reproduce, distribute, or use by any and all other current or future developed methods or procedures must be obtained in writing from Special Collections, The University of Texas at Arlington Library. All rights are reserved and retained regardless of current or future development or laws that may apply to fair use standards.
Arrangements for reproduction of photographs dated after June 3, 1991 must be made directly with the Fort Worth Star-Telegram.
Permission must be obtained from the copyright holder to publish, reproduce, distribute, or use by any and all other current or future developed methods or procedures wire service photographs or photographs by other photographers included in the collection. Wire services photographs will not be reproduced without their written permission. For permission to reprint or use Associated Press (AP) or United Press International (UPI) photographs contact them at the following addresses:
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Administrative Information
Dr. Charles C. Colley, Director of Special Collections, and Fort Worth lawyer, Jenkins Garrett, were actively involved in bringing the Fort Worth Star-Telegram Collection to UT Arlington. The university administration under President Wendell Nedderman and the university libraries director, John A. Hudson, gave their full support. Meetings that culminated in the donation agreement began in 1983, after Colley learned the newspaper was seeking a permanent custodian for their archives. Capitol Cities corporate headquarters and the administrative and editorial/library management staff of the Star-Telegram approved the donation of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram's archives to Special Collections in 1983. The Fort Worth Star-Telegram archives donated the collection in increments from late June to October 1984. Subsequent donations of negatives were received in 1989, 1996, and 1999, while Dr. Gerald D. Saxon was Associate Director for Special Collections and Branch Libraries and Sally Gross was Head of Special Collections.
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In Nikolaj Znaider's return to the London Symphony Orchestra, there was a palpable sense of ending. The first half to the evening's programme, consisting of Mozart's Second and Third Violin Concertos, marked the conclusion of Znaider's live recording cycle, while Tchaikovsky's last completed symphony, the "Pathétique", aptly followed.
In fulfilling his dual role as a conductor and soloist, Znaider's amicable and free-roaming gestures facing the LSO, whose string players were standing up, epitomized the congenial intimacy conceived of Mozart's concertos. For the chamber sized ensemble, there was little pretension of attempting for an historically informed performance (HIP) interpretation. Even without vibrato-free and springy strings and clear of adventurous tempos, there abounded a sense of spry fondness if not informal ease. Yet were things marginally too informal? On more than a few occasions, the intonations of Znaider's playing lacked precision, and there was a certain unease in the trills that garnish the youthfulness of these concertos. The chamber sized orchestra, too, was slightly undernourished in its classical charm, as the edges were often more rough than not, and the woodwinds surprisingly subdued.
Tchaikovsky's veneration towards Mozart is no held secret, as the romantic era composer – born almost a century after the birth of Mozart – is known to have thought of the Austrian as "the ideal musician and artist in all aspects". And if the valedictory Pathétique Symphony documents emotional extremes that Mozart's youthful violin concertos are seemingly blind to, the sense of melodiousness and orchestral clarity are unmistakable traits shared among these works.
Znaider did not overwhelm the audience with the impassioned development section of the first movement. With prolonged pauses and sinewy brass, austerity was painted in the Allegro non troppo. Yet things were far from one-dimensional; the velvety virtuoso of the LSO's strings and a delectable troop of woodwinds (Andrew Marriner's clarinet in particular) came to the fore when necessary, adding depth to the colourful orchestration. The Allegro con grazia, which can often be felt as a transitional movement, was memorable in its flowing tempo and dynamic sensitivity. The mellifluous warmth evoked was as poignant as it was beautiful. The Allegro molto vivace, as if to acknowledge the foreboding lament of the Adagio, did not feel triumphant given its judicious playing – the lack of applause from the audiences was telling.
It was in the Adagio lamentoso that Znaider appeared to emancipate the latent emotions that had been contained in the previous three movements. Elegiac, dynamically well-crafted and imbued with doses of silence, the climaxes were wrought with cathartic release, and the double-bass ostinatos of the concluding bars were entirely justified, a logical conclusion to an echt-symphonic narrative.
Still, even in the most dangerous of moments, the LSO forces rarely let go of their lyrical instincts. Although this provides a tinge of humanity, I missed the cold beauty and abandon the piece can contain. Of a work that often leaves me weak at the knees, I instead found myself exchanging nods with a nearby colleague, with a grin on my face.


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Thursday, February 25, 2010
Show Me Your War Face!
We charge into battle on our trusty steeds made of steel and aluminum.
We pedal til our veins pump battery acid. Then we pedal some more.
Nothing is left in reserve. No one leaves the rink without giving their all.
We charge into battle as underdogs. The words "St. Louis" cause few to bat an eye.
That is sure to change.
We charge into battle as underdogs. Unknowns.
When we are through, what was once forgettable, will forever be ingrained into those that witness the power and experience the fear.
Are you ready to instill fear?
Are you ready to push yourself, push others, and be pushed in return?
History is being written today. Will you be a part of it?
Only you can decide.
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We shoot without a gun,
We'll take on anyone,
It's really nothing new,
It's just a thing we like to do.
You better get ready to die!
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- Documents on Democracy
On March 11 in Prague, the People in Need foundation bestowed its annual Homo Homini Award on imprisoned Chinese dissident Liu Xiaobo, a leading figure behind Charter 08. Presented by Václav Havel, the award was received on Liu's behalf by three other Charter 08 signatories, including Xu Youyu. Excerpts from Xu's remarks appear below:
We would like to thank the organization People in Need for giving the 2008 Homo Homini award to the signatories of Charter 08. This award is an expression of support and encouragement for all those who are being persecuted for having signed the Charter, for all people in China who strive to exercise their legal rights, and for Dr. Liu Xiaobo, who was arrested and is still being detained for collecting signatures for the Charter. Doctor Liu Xiaobo has long pursued the ideals of human rights and democracy and has paid for this with a long time confinement. It is for us an honour and a pleasant duty to accept the award in his stead.
Different people may see the significance of Charter 08 in different ways but all its signatories agree in one respect: the Charter speaks of fundamental values and aims of a civilized society. These values and aims are actually laid down in the Constitution of the People's Republic of China and in a number of treaties and declarations which China has made as part of the United Nations. What we call for and what we demand is nothing but compliance with the existing obligations.
It is evident that Charter 08 is guided by the same spirit as Charter 77 was in its days. Yes, we did draw inspiration and encouragement from the Czechoslovak movement Charter 77, from the works of Václav Havel, from other Czech personalities. The two documents, Charter 77 and Charter 08, share certain similarities since the former Czechoslovakia and today's China share a similar authoritarian ideology and style of governance, a similar social atmosphere and moral situation in an absence of truth and justice. Both Charters are also underpinned by the same principles based on adherence to international treaties and defence of human rights. [End Page 180]
. . . The Chinese began to strive for a constitutional government more than a hundred years ago. These efforts still come across obstacles and have not yet been crowned with success. . .
We who are facing a double crisis, economic and political, imprint deep on our hearts the interest and support we receive from Czech people. And with the same enthusiasm we watch your transformations and successes.
On March 17, following weeks of uncertainty, President Marc Ravalomanana stepped down under pressure from the military. The military leaders then conferred power on opposition leader Andry Rajoelina. On March 20, the African Union suspended Madagascar's membership. Excerpts from its statement on the situation in Madagascar appear below:
The Peace and Security Council (PSC) of the African Union (AU), at its 181st meeting held on 20 March 2009, adopted the following decision on the situation in Madagascar. The Council . . .
3. Notes that, following the resignation of President Marc Ravalomanana, under pressure from the civilian opposition and the armed forces, the transfer of power was made in violation of the relevant provisions of the Malagasy Constitution, and that the subsequent decisions to confer the Office of the President of the Republic to Mr. Andry Rajoelina constitute an unconstitutional change of Government. The Council strongly condemns this unconstitutional change of Government, which marks another serious setback in the ongoing democratization processes on the continent and reinforces the concern over the resurgence of the scourge of coups d'état in Africa, as expressed by the 12th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the Union held in Addis Ababa from 1 to 4 February 2009;
4. Decides, in accordance with the Lomé Declaration on Unconstitutional Changes of Government and the Constitutive Act of the AU, to suspend Madagascar from participating in the activities of the AU until the restoration of constitutional order in this country. . . .
5. Calls upon all Member States of the AU and the international community at large to reject their unconstitutional change and to refrain from any...