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MICHAEL McDERMOTT Out From Under
Pauper Sky Records [Release date 18.05.18]
On the cover of his last album (Willow Springs (2016)) Illinois-based singer songwriter Michael McDermott looked like a shaven headed ex-con. Two years on, he looks like Jimmy Carr's leery half-brother. I'm not sure which is scarier.
But on record, at least, thankfully not much has changed. Out From Under finds McDermott, now four years clean, in a positive, but reflective, vein of form epitomised by the hard driving 'Never Going Down Again'.
On the haunting opener 'Cal-Sag Road' he sounds like a Wild West old timer (or perhaps Robbie Robertson), and on the finger picking 'Gotta Go To Work' like he's sitting in a rocking chair on the Wild West boardwalk of a one horse town.
But once again it's the spirit of Springsteen that looms large over this storyteller's set both in terms of construction and delivery – with the closing 'Gold Help Us' being his own 'Streets Of Philadelphia'.
After a life of drugs, drink, jail, tragedy and failure, it looks like, 11 studio albums in, Michael McDermott has finally found redemption. ***1/2
Review by Pete Whalley
COLD TONE HARVEST After You [Release date 11.05.18]
I struggled to fathom just where the crosshairs of this debut release from country infused Southeast Michigan Americana quartet, Cold Tone Harvest, were focused.
With a somewhat unusual line-up including trumpet, tuba and double bass, alongside lap steel, banjo, dobro and more conventional guitars, bass, and drums, Cold Tone Harvest led by singer-songwriter Andrew Sigworth serve up a platter of wistful, at times downbeat Americana, infused with [soft] country rock elements.
And while Sigworth's soft husky drawl is central to the record, it's actually the two numbers featuring lead vocals from bassist Tony Pace – 'Adeline', a gently chugging country rock number with an early Eagles vibe, and the slow paced cover of Neil Young's 'Out On The Weekend' that will be of most interest to GRTR! readers.
The melancholy, chiming guitar loaded, 'Random Stance' also offers some crossover potential, but elsewhere it's a fairly routine downbeat roots set that will appeal more to purists. ***1/2
Review by Pete Whalley
LUCKY BONES Matchstick Men
Lucky Bones Promotions [Release date 18.05.18]
Album number three from Dublin-based singer songwriter Eamonn O'Connor, and he's still searching for that elusive breakthrough.
His debut Together We Are All Alone (2011) and the follow up Someone's Son (2013) were both recorded in the sleepy town of Bastrop, some forty miles from Austin, Texas, with producer Stephen Ceresia. For Matchstick Men, he's returned to home soil, opting to work with producer Gavin Glass in Dublin.
But with the same group of players, Matchstick Men is evolution rather than revolution, offering another slice of O'Connor's brand of radio friendly, adult-orientated pop.
Once again, shades of Chris De Burgh (and a faint Fergal Sharkey warble) spring to mind in his vocal delivery across eight songs that encompass elements of folk, country, rock and soul. But while previous releases each had a couple of standout numbers, Matchstick Men is all rather 'safe' and, frankly, predictable.
RTE Radio airplay probably beckons the catchy title track and the radio friendly 'Breathe', but beyond that, it's difficult to see Matchstick Men making much of an impact. Especially in an era, and genre, where there's so much competition. ***
Review by Pete Whalley
ANNIE KEATING Ghost Of The Untraveled Road EP
8th Street Studios [Release date 25.05.18]
EP? Mini-album? Does it matter? What we have here is a 5 song acoustic set from Brooklyn based Americana singer songwriter Annie Keating.
Truth be told, we weren't bowled over by her last album, Trick Star (2016), which, while peppered with upbeat moments, was a bit too downbeat, and generally speaking a record that failed to set the pulse racing.
Written while on tour last summer, Ghost Of The Untraveled Road features regular cohorts Steve Mayone (mandolin, nylon guitar and harmony vocals), Jason Mercer (upright bass), and Chris Tarrow (guitars and pedal steel), and Yuval Lion (drums), joined by Alex Hargreaves (fiddle) and Kate Steinberg (harmony vocals).
The bad news, despite claims of Ghosts being 'poetic, raw, tough and tender, and beautiful, engaging, honest and real' is, that like Trick Star, it continues to see Keating reverse into a melancholy alleyway that has little by way of commercial appeal. One where the shadow of Robert Zimmerman looms large. **1/2
Review by Pete Whalley
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The theme this year is: Holy Land Adventure: Jerusalem Marketplace
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State-owned Petrobangla has signed a production sharing contract (PSC) with Santos-Kris Energy, an Australia-Singapore joint venture, for hydrocarbon exploration in the shallow sea Block-11 in the Bay of Bengal.
Petrobangla's subsidiary, Bangladesh Petroleum Exploration and Production Company Ltd (BAPEX), will have 10 per cent carried interest in the gas block.
The cost recovery will be a maximum of 55% per year of available petroleum. Of which, the BAPEX will get 10 percent.
The joint venture has also offered 55 to 80 percent profit share to the government in case of gas or oil discovery.
The block SS-11 is located at southeast offshore from Bangladesh and close to Myanmar's sea territory.
Officials of the Energy Division, Petrobangla, Santos, Kris Energy and Bapex signed the contract at Petrobangla.
Finance Minister AMA Muhith, Prime Minister's Energy Affairs Advisor Tawfiq-e-Elahi Chowdhury and State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Nasrul Hamid Bipu were present at signing ceremony.
The exploration company will propose the selling of the extracted oil and gas to Petrobangla. The contractor can sell its gas to any third party if Petrobangla refuses to buy.
As per the model production-sharing contract, gas price for the shallow sea block has been pegged to high sulfur fuel oil price and the floor price for HSFO has been fixed at US$ 100 per tonne and the ceiling price at $200 per tonne.
Under the deal, Santos and Kris-Energy will invest US$ 15 million as guarantee for an initial eight-year initial period.
Under the Model PSC-2012, Petrobangla had last year invited tender for a total of nine blocks and received offers from three oil-gas exploring companies for four blocks. But there was no competitor for any of the four blocks.
The government on February 17 this year signed a production-sharing contract (PCS) with Indian state-owned Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) Videsh Ltd and its partner Oil India Ltd for hydrocarbon exploration in two gas blocks — SS-4 and SS-9 — in the Bay of Bengal.
Besides, the Petrobangla has said that it would sign another deal with US oil-gas exploring company ConocoPhillips for block No. SS-07.
"There's no alternative to energy for development. I hope that the objectives of the agreement will be achieved," Finance Minister Muhith said at meet.
The Australia-Singapore joint venture will conduct its work over 4,475 sq km with water depth of 100-1000 (320 ft to 3200 ft) on the offshore block No. SS-11. It will also conduct a three-dimensional seismic survey across at least a 887 km line in the block.
As per the contact conditions, of the total manpower to be engaged in the oil-gas exploration work, at least 50 percent should be recruited from Bangladesh
And in extraction operation, at least 90 percent of the recruits must be from Bangladesh.
In Bangladesh, fertiliser production is entirely depended on gas supplies. Besides, over 70 percent of the country's electricity comes from gas-driven plants. The government has been facing difficulties in regularly supplying gas to about 2.5 million consumers including industrial and household units.
Currently, the country's 25 operational gas fields supply nearly 2.3 billion cubic feet of gas per day (mmcfd) to the national gas grid. Yet, the gas deficit at the consumer level is to the tune of 500 million mmcfd.
According to Petrobangla, Bangladesh has so far extracted 11.72 trillion cubic feet of gas and still has a reserve of 15.32 trillion cubic feet.
Under the circumstances, the government is stressing gas exploration and the import of liquid natural gas (LNG) to meet the demands of new consumers.
After formulating the PSC-2012 in September 2012, the state-run energy corporation, Petrobangla, invited an international bidding for 10 to 12 gas-blocks in the shallow and deep-sea areas, except the ones caught up in a dispute with India.
Of the blocks, tenders were invited twice for the shallow-water blocks from SS-02 to SS-04; and from block SS-06 to SS-11. Despite the efforts, only three companies responded.
The Petrobangla suspended its international tender for three deep-sea blocks in February last year, as no international bidder had shown interest. The three deep-sea blocks are DS-12, DS-16 and DS-21, sized between 3,200 and 3,500 sq km, at depths of 200 metres to 2,000 metres.
Later, the PSC was revised to ease some of the conditions in response to demands by contractors.
The government is now evaluating the bids it has got for the three deep-sea gas blocks. ConocoPhillips happens to be the only bidder for all three of them.
The also government signed a deal with the ConocoPhillips in 2011 for oil-gas exploration and extraction from two deep-sea blocks, Ds-10 and DS-11.
Currently, two foreign gas companies – Chevron and Tullow – account for 54 percent of the country's total gas supplies from four gas fields.
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How to Cite RISM Records
RISM is happy when scholars cite RISM records in their publications. Here we'll show you how to do that.
RISM ID number: To cite musical sources that have records in the RISM online catalog, use the RISM ID number. This number appears in the bottom right-hand corner of a record (see image, left).
The RISM number can consist of nine or more digits, sometimes preceded by zeros. Here are some examples of RISM ID numbers:
Use the RISM number regardless of source type: manuscript, printed edition, treatise, or libretto.
A/I and B/I numbers: Sources from series A/I (Individual Prints before 1800) and B/I (printed anthologies, currently covering 1500-1550) that were originally reported in the printed volumes have their own identifiers—which are still valid—in addition to the electronic catalog's nine-digit numbers. If you wish to cite the A/I or B/I number, make sure to include the series name and note the space between the letters and numbers:
As new imprints are added to the database, however, the numbering system used in the books is not being continued. Records for new imprints will only have the RISM ID numbers as described above. If you cite an imprint that has an A/I or B/I number, you are free to cite either the series number or the nine-digit RISM ID number. Please note accordingly, however, that in the literature you may see two identifiers that refer to the same print.
Electronic publications: Each record in the online catalog has a permalink. Permalinks can be used to link to the RISM record in electronic publications (as I've done throughout this post). The permalink is linked above the composer's name in a record:
Bonus tip: When citing a manuscript in a publication, you can further aid in identifying the source by including the RISM library siglum and shelfmark. For the manuscript used in the previous example, I would add this to my citation:
Schleswig-Holsteinische Landesbibliothek (D-KIl), shelfmark C Wn 866 (RISM ID no. 450031804)
Bonus tip #2: The URL to the RISM online catalog can simply be cited as:
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By Ronald Musoke
Food insecurity which is already a perennial challenge in East Africa could be worsened by the region's rapidly growing population— already one of the highest in the world, a new book published by three international research institutions has warned.
The book entitled 'East African Agriculture and Climate Change' released on Dec.9 notes that already arable areas in the region are under severe pressure to increase their productivity to feed a rapidly increasing human population.
The book examines the food security threats facing 11 of the countries that make up East and central Africa—Burundi, Democratic Republic of Congo, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Madagascar, Rwanda, Sudan, South Sudan, Tanzania, and Uganda—and explores how climate change will increase the requirements for achieving sustainable food security throughout the region.
The book which is the result of collaboration among International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI), the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR)'s Research Programme on Climate Change, Agriculture and Food Security (CCAFS), the Association for Strengthening Agricultural Research in Eastern and Central Africa (ASARECA), and scientists from each of the countries notes that because climate change could exacerbate the situation; adaptation is essential for sustained economic growth in East Africa.
According to the Society for International Development's 2012 State of East African Report, in just seven year's time, the combined population of Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda and Burundi is expected to reach about 240 million people.
Meanwhile the total land area occupied by the five East African Community member states remains 1.82 million sq km that also includes parts covered by water.
Using sophisticated modeling and available data to develop future scenarios and explore a range of climate change consequences for agriculture, food security, and resource management, the book offers recommendations to national governments and regional agencies.
The book warns that without adaptation, climate change will have negative effects on wheat; soybean, sorghum, and irrigated rice with yield declines for each crop ranging between 5 and 20 percent, with irrigated rice being the crop most negatively impacted.
Rain-fed maize and rain-fed rice yields might increase slightly because of climate change, generally because of projected higher rainfall in some areas.
With adaptation to climate change, including investment in agricultural technology (including development of new varieties), maize yields could increase across the region by more than 50 percent between now and 2050.
However, some areas in the region will be very hard hit by climate change, making growing crops much more difficult. One climate model suggests that parts of West Pokot County in Kenya will no longer be suitable for maize.
At the same time, other areas that were not previously suitable for crops probably can be brought into production. Areas in the Rift Valley that are not currently suitable for rain-fed maize will become so.
The book also offers recommendations to national governments and regional economic agencies already dealing with the vulnerabilities of climate change.
"There are two main ways the book can be helpful to policymakers," said Timothy Thomas, an IFPRI research fellow.
"First, the detailed maps on projected productivity changes to key crops will help readers identify climate 'hotspots' where intervention should be made a priority.
Second, the book pulls together projections of changes in climate, population, income, and agricultural technology, and looks into the future to show what this means for each country in terms of agricultural productivity, food security, and nutrition."
The maps showing scenarios in different but neighboring countries amplify the gravity of climate change's effects.
"While one can get absorbed in local concerns, a glance at several countries together projects the complexities and impacts that would not be possible at lower scales," said Michael Waithaka, manager of ASARECA's Policy Analysis and Advocacy Programme.
East African Agriculture and Climate Change is the final book to be released of a three-part series examining climate change and agriculture in three regions of Africa: West Africa, southern Africa, and East Africa.


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By Sarah Yale
November is National Model Railroad Month, so now is a great time to visit your local train museum. Model Railroad events feature colorful seasonal and holiday themed railways. All 50 states have one or more train museums, often with full size trains and complex model railways. A ride on a vintage train will delight the young and the old. You will be able to take exciting photos to cherish and send to the family far away. Expansive model railways recreate history and illuminate daily life in different time periods.
Enthusiasm for trains can be further developed by joining a model railroad club, reading stories and non-fiction books about trains, watching movies, setting up a toy railroad, building a model railway, going to train collector shows, and reading train magazines. Adults will be interested too.
Kids will learn about history, geography, STEM (science, technology, engineering, math), and so much more. Interesting hobbies can lead to a lifetime of learning. Children's interests may influence their career choices later on.
Hobbies help children with learning to plan, organize, set goals, follow directions, make decisions, and problem solve. Hobbies offer the opportunity to excel at something unique and enjoyable without the pressures of school. Kids can relax, explore, and build self-confidence.
Trains and railroads played a major part in shaping our country starting in the 1800's. In 1869 the first transcontinental freight train left from San Francisco and traveled to the east coast. People could ride by train from California to New York in a week. There is so much to learn about trains, from horse driven to wood, coal, steam, electric and computer driven engines, railroading is a fascinating subject.
Train Trivia
- Trains are more environmentally friendly when compared to many other forms of travel.
- The actual contact area between the steel train wheels and the steel track is about the size of a dime, thus there is very little resistance, making trains an efficient way to transport heavy goods.
- Freight trains carry 40% of the world's cargo.
- The Seikan Tunnel in Japan is the longest train tunnel in the world. It is 33.46 miles in length.
- The French TGV bullet train holds the speed record of 574km per hour (357 miles per hour). It braked for 16 kilometers (9 miles) to come to a stop.
Popular Children's Train Books
- The Little Engine That Could, by Watty Piper
- Locomotive, by Brian Floca
- Freight Train, by Donald Crews
- The Polar Express, by Chris Van Allsburg
- The Little Red Caboose, by Marian Potter
- Thomas The Tank Engine Story Collection, by Rev. W. Awdry
Non-fiction Train Books for Children
- On A Train, by Robert M. Hamilton
- Freight Trains In Action, by Adele D. Richardson
- Trains, by Susan E. Goodman
Model Railroad Books
- The Wonderful World of Model Trains: A Beginner's Guide To Building Your Own Model Railways and Creating Stunning Sceneries & Layouts, by David B. Brokar
- Building A Model Railroad Step By Step, David Popp
- Realistic Model Railroad Design: Your Step-By-Step Guide To Creating A Unique Operating Layout, by Tony Koester
- www.railmuseums.com – lists museums in North America
- www.greatesthobby.com – find model train clubs, model railroads, hobby shops
- www.nrma.org – educational, national, regional, local memberships, conventions, shows
Sarah Yale is a freelance writer and the mother of two children who love model railroading and vintage trains.


text: HSBC Holdings Plc has pledged to provide $100 billion in financing and investment by 2025 to help combat climate change, the bank said on Monday. HSBC said it will facilitate financial flows to help boost support for clean energy and lower carbon technologies, Reuters reported. "This will involve direct lending, bonds and project finance, alongside new products in asset management," an HSBC spokesman said. Over recent years, HSBC has helped develop standards for issuers of green bonds and issued its own $580 million green bond. HSBC reported a third consecutive quarterly increase in revenue, as it boosted income in its three main businesses, a sign that six years of retrenchment and restructuring are over. Adjusted revenue rose more than 2% to $13 billion, the London-based bank said in a statement on Monday, beating the average $12.7 billion estimate of 15 analysts compiled by the firm. Pretax profit fell 1% to $5.44 billion, compared with a projection of $5.41 billion.


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In the early game of first round action in the New England Collegiate Conference (NECC) Women's Soccer Championship, No. 3 New England College used three second-half goals to rally past No. 6 Bay Path University for a 3-1 win.
1st Half 32:55 | BPU Joanna Feliciano (Lillian Doherty)
2nd Half 51:35 | NEC Molly Bieksha (Reese Hammond)
2nd Half 71:48 | NEC Kayla Paquin (Meghan Hickey)
2nd Half 82:52 | NEC Molly Bieksha (Emma Zanni)
The first half was largely owned by the Pilgrims as they applied a lot of pressure with many opportunities. The Pilgrims had 14 shots and six corner kicks in the first half but were unable to capitalize, despite many close opportunities. The first half remained scoreless until the 33rd minute when the Wildcats got their first and only corner kick opportunity of the half. Bay Path was able to play the ball in for a header that found the back of the net to give them a 1-0 lead. No other goals were scored in the half as the Wildcats were able to hold on to a 1-0 lead going into the second half.
The Pilgrims kept the pressure on in the second half adding nine shots and four corner kicks. This time however New England College was able to capitalize on their opportunities. Their first goal came early in the half off a goal from Molly Bieksha assisted by Reese Hammond to tie the game at 1-1. The Pilgrims were able to pick up two more goals later in the half the first from Kayla Paquin and the second another from Bieksha, to extend the lead to 3-1. Meghan Hickey and Emma Zanni picked up assists on the goals. The Wildcats were unable to get much going in the second half producing five shots and no goals. The score would hold at 3-1 as New England College picked up the win and moves on to the semifinals.
Emily Sashko picked up the win, after collecting two saves in the contest for the Pilgrims. Caitlyn Esposito recorded seven stops for the Wildcats.
The Pilgrims move on to the semifinals as they head to second-seeded Elms on Wednesday, November 6th at 7:00 pm.
In the late game, No. 5 Becker saw a pair of first half goals by sophomores Mariposa Nash-Gibney (Burlington, Vt.) and Hannah Trottier (Douglas, Mass.), which ended up being all the offense Becker needed, as they are advancing to the semifinals with a 2-1 win over the Eastern Nazarene Lions.
November 2, 2019
Alumni Field
Score: Becker 2 – Eastern Nazarene 1
Records: The Becker College Hawks 12-7-2 | The Eastern Nazarene College Lions 3-12-1
The Hawks broke the ice early with Nash-Gibney notching her first goal of the playoffs.
Becker sophomore Kristen Beidleman (Holliston, Mass.) initiated the play in the Hawks attacking third, sliding a pass in the middle to senior Kyra Teixeira (Old Lyme, Conn.).
Teixeira redirected that pass into the path of Nash-Gibney, who touched the ball in behind the Lions defense and fired a shot from 20 yards away that was nearly saved by the outstretched right hand of Lions senior goalie Griselda Minchaca (Whittier, Calif.), but Nash-Gibney's shot had enough power to break through Minchaca, giving the Hawks an early 1-0 lead.
Becker doubled the lead in the 16th minute on the first goal of the season and playoffs by Trottier.
In a display of individual skill, Trottier gathered a loose ball near the right side of the penalty area. After creating some space, Trottier's shot went over the head of Minchaca and into the far side netting, giving Becker a 2-0 lead.
The Lions struck back just seconds later, officially in the 17th minute on a goal by junior Sam Bernardi (Longmeadow, Mass.).
Shortly after the kickoff that made the game 2-0, the Lions charged down the field and into the Hawks penalty area. Junior Diamond Best (Danvers, Mass.) slid a pass to Bernardi near the penalty spot.
Bernardi controlled the pass with one touch and fired a shot that Hawks freshman Olivia Sherwood (Southington, Conn.) got a hand on, but the near parry went off the post and in, cutting the Lions deficit to 2-1.
The Hawks created plenty of pressure in the second half, outshooting the Lions 12-3, but it was a defensive play by Hawks sophomore Rebecca Beringer (Waterville, Maine) that proved as a vital intervention in the 59th minute.
Bernardi claimed a loose ball at midfield and a series of 50-50 challenges allowed her to push past two defenders.
The play created a near breakaway for Bernardi as she broke for goal but Beringer made a recovering run from Bernardi's right side and cleared the ball away just 25 yards away from the Hawks goal, keeping Becker ahead 2-1.
- Teixeira finished with a game-high nine shots for the Hawks.
- Trottier's goal is her first as a member of the Hawks.
- Sherwood improves to 8-6-2 following the win.
- Bernardi's tally was her fourth of the season.
- Minchaca made nine saves for Eastern Nazarene but falls to 3-12-1 after the loss.
The Hawks advance to the NECC Semifinals and have a date with the No. 1 seeded Lesley University Lynx on Wednesday, November 6 at 8:00 p.m. For the Lions, their season comes to a close at 3-12-1.
(Release courtesy of Becker Sports Information and New England College Sports Information)


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21 of the wildest office holiday party stories we've ever heard
No matter how many times we warn you against letting loose at the company holiday party, some people just don't listen.
But it's important to remember, you're still on company time, and how you behave matters.
As a lesson to us all, we asked readers — and combed the web — for wild stories of office holiday parties past. Here are some of the most cringe-worthy:
Some answers have been edited for clarity.
'Our new janitor has no idea why everyone is treating him so nicely'
"There was this quiet, old janitor that worked our office building who was scheduled to retire on Christmas, so our Christmas party kind of included his farewell; we gave gifts to each other, put up a Christmas tree, people brought cakes and pastries, Christmas stuff.
"Then here comes the old janitor and he leaves a fairly big bag of presents under the tree; we're all kind of surprised because no one seemed to interact with him that much, but nonetheless we thank him and wish him the best and stuff, then he leaves and presumably sets off to the Midwest. The next day, we open the presents, including his.
"Turns out, the retiring janitor gave everyone in the office a little bottle of sulfuric acid. Everybody got one, even me, I still have it. We don't know where he got them or how much they cost, but apparently he hated our guts.
"Our new janitor has no idea why everyone is treating him so nicely."
—Anonymous Business Insider reader
'That was a mistake'
"My friend is in charge of a number of temporary hires, contract workers, and freelancers at an ad agency. Her company's HR department sent a mass save-the-date email for the holiday party to everyone, including the people she has under her. That was a mistake. She now has to contact each one and tell them they are not invited to the company party."
—Anonymous Business Insider reader
'The guy who brought the brownies grabbed the wrong plate … '
"A place that I worked at about eight years ago had a huge party. One of the managers brought brownies and the director of operations (let's call him Jack) was the first to try them as we were setting up the food table.
"About half an hour later, as we were finishing up, Jack starts giggling and talking about how tall he feels. The guy who brought the brownies grabbed the wrong plate as he left the house and accidentally brought pot brownies.
"Needless to say, we gathered as many of the stoners as we could to clear that plate before anyone else got to them and tried to keep Jack away from other management."
'I won't be telling any more stories at holiday parties for a while'
"It was the first holiday party my office had hosted in many years. Naturally many employees were eager to take advantage and enjoy the well-earned libations. I was tentative at first, but joined the fray once I saw that upper management was fully committed to the good time, i.e. getting completely hammered.
"I quickly caught up to the pack, thoroughly enjoying myself and telling many stories, as I am want to do. Unfortunately, I got a little too caught up in the moment and, at the climax of a particular story, swung my arms in the air for emphasis.
"As I did, my hand hit the bottom of a beer bottle just as my colleague put it to her lips, causing her to hit herself with it. After the initial shock had worn off and she cleaned up the spilled beer on her clothes, she turned to tell me she was OK, and if I wasn't feeling bad enough, my guilt skyrocketed: As she spoke I noticed that her front tooth had broken as a result of the bottle hitting her face. It wasn't completely knocked out, but it was chipped well enough to be unmistakable.
"I felt completely horrible and informed her of what happened, and she ran to the bathroom to confirm. To her credit, she was slightly embarrassed when she returned but stayed at the party and went out of her way to tell me that it was no big deal. Regardless, I still felt like a jerk the rest of the night.
"A few days later she went to the dentist and had the tooth fixed, and it was a relief that no permanent damage had occurred. But I won't be telling any more stories at holiday parties for a while."
—Anonymous Business Insider reader
'I hid in the bushes down the street until my significant other picked me up two hours later'
"I worked as a maintenance facilities man for a large school and foster home for troubled children. I showed up at the work Christmas party that was hosted by the programs nurse. Social anxiety troubled me a lot back then, so before I even knocked on the door I'd drank eight nips of vodka.
"Within twenty minutes of being there I fell down a full flight of stairs and crashed through their screen door. This happened in front of about twenty coworkers including the program's administration and my immediate supervisors.
"After apologizing and slurring profusely I told everybody that my ride was out front to pick me up. I hid in the bushes down the street until my significant other picked me up two hours later."
' … his Christmas dinner was thoroughly ruined … '
"Let me preface this by saying that my team and I love hot sauces — the hotter and more exotic the better. We collect them and share them around when we find a good one.
"My team went out to a fancy Italian restaurant in the Denver area a few Christmases ago, and one of the guys had gone to a specialty spice store downtown and bought some whole Ghost Chili peppers to use in some chili. He saved one and produced it that night at dinner; daring anyone to eat it.
"Being more on the machismo side of things, one of the other guys accepted the challenge and chomped it down whole. After turning redder than Rudolph's nose, and having mild hallucinations, he ended up vomiting all over the floor of one of the side server rooms of the restaurant.
"Needless to say many laughs were had by all on behalf of his overestimated pain tolerance, and his Christmas dinner was thoroughly ruined because he said 'things didn't taste right' for several days afterwards."
—Anonymous Business Insider reader
' … with a mop.'
"My boss made out with a mop."
' … all before cocktail hour even ended'
"One year, a coworker and I were about 45 minutes late to the cocktail hour portion of our company's holiday party. Upon our arrival, we noticed a coworker's husband half passed out at a table. He managed to drink so much just in the first 30 minutes of cocktail hour that he vomited in the bathroom and half passed out at a table … all before cocktail hour even ended. So embarrassing."
—Anonymous Business Insider reader
'Yeah, I work for one of 'those' startups'
"Our CEO got drunk and announced that he would be taking the entire company on vacation to Cancun. Ten months later, he did. Yeah, I work for one of 'those' startups."
' … no one knew why, but we all did it'
"At my office party at my old company, the CEO thought it would be a fun party game to have everyone submit an embarrassing childhood story ahead of time — no one knew why, but we all did it.
"Then at the party he had them all printed on pieces of paper, and he had people read them aloud and guess who's story it was. It was incredibly awkward and probably the worst work-party game of all time."
—Anonymous Business Insider employee
'Police came, but no charges were filed … '
"At last year's office party, this 22-year-old kid got drunk and basically cursed me out in front of everyone. He then threw a punch at me.
"I simply stepped aside and watched him fall over. He ended up breaking his arm, lost a tooth, and lost a job. Police came, but no charges were filed as he didn't make any sort of contact."
'The next day he came into work with a busted chin and a bruised ego'
"One of my coworkers drank too much and proceeded to hit on our boss. When she got up from the table to walk away, he stood up to follow her, tripped, and split his chin open. The next day he came into work with a busted chin and a bruised ego." —Anonymous Business Insider reader
'His apathetic continuation of floor waxing seemed to both sum up and punctuate the entire night'
"I was leaving the office where I worked, a government department, so the end-of-year party was also a de facto farewell party for me. As far as stuffy office parties where the entire drinks menu is funded by taxpayers, it was pretty damn swinging.
"Anyway, about an hour into it a girl I had been talking to all year comes up and asks if I want to get out of there. 'Hell, yes, I do.' She says we should go get coffee and then there is something she wants to show me because it might be the last time I ever see her. I say my final goodbyes to my boss and workers, all lovely people, and duck out of the party before it winds down to go get coffee with this woman who I'd been hitting it off really well with, or so I thought.
"We get to a cafe, order drinks, chat for a bit, and the second the waiter walks away, she drags out all of these charts and forms — even had a little A-stand for her presentation — asking me to sign up for Amway.
"I drank my scaldingly hot coffee way too quickly and noped the hell out of there to run back to my party, but it was too late, and the only person there was the janitor. His apathetic continuation of floor waxing seemed to both sum up and punctuate the entire night."
'I never asked what I did to get this nickname, and I really don't want to know'
"Once my boss challenged me to a shot contest at the start of the night. I blacked out shortly thereafter, but when I came in to work the next day, I had received the new nickname of 'Steak Pants." I never asked what I did to get this nickname, and I really don't want to know."
' … a memo came out saying if you were arrested the company would not bail you out of jail'
"Two days before my first work Christmas party, a memo came out saying if you were arrested the company would not bail you out of jail.
"A year before, several people were arrested for doing coke outside the Christmas party. The CEO had to bail them all out of jail."
' … everyone still talks about it'
"I was working freelance last year, and the production company threw a Christmas party at a pub near the office, where there were pong tables set up for flip cup and beer pong.
"Everyone had a few drinks, and another — tiny! — freelance producer was sitting on the ping pong table talking to this guy when all of a sudden the table collapses, beer spills everywhere, and she's on the floor of the bar.
"It's funny because she's so tiny and nobody was really that drunk (and nobody got hurt). But everyone at that production company still talks about it.
"As do I. It was hilarious."
—Anonymous Business Insider employee
"Don't tell Bruce …"
"I saw a coworker complain about a recent assignment, then say, 'Don't tell Bruce I was complaining.' She was talking to her boss, Bruce."
'The gallery was removed from public access within the hour'
"After rolling into the office the morning following my company holiday party, I received the company-wide email blast providing a link to the photo booth gallery.
"After scrolling through several hours of tame photos, I discovered a series of 25 pictures showing my boss in a progressing state of undress while hooking up with a colleague from a different department.
"The gallery was removed from public access within the hour, and both photo subjects were sent to HR."
—Anonymous Business Insider reader
'I'm 21 years sober now'
"I was three months sober and white knuckling it through my first holiday party at a fancy country club when they started handing out the raffle gifts.
"I won a $25 gift certificate to the liquor store.
"Merry Christmas to me!
"I re-gifted it to a friend. I'm 21 years sober now."
—Anonymous Business Insider reader
'He managed to stop her, but not before about 1,000 people looked on in amazement'
"Some years ago, we had our Christmas party at a local hotel and had some entertainment including a hypnotist.
"He asked for volunteers, and several people went on stage. He went through the process of hypnotising them and ended up with several people in the state of hypnosis.
"The hypnotist then told them there was a big pile of hundred-dollar bills in front of them, and they could have all they could carry away.
"One of our employees immediately pulled her dress up and starting stuffing imaginary money into her panty hose. Yikes!
"He managed to stop her, but not before about 1,000 people looked on in amazement.
"She was a good sport about it, and we decided not to hire a hypnotist in the future."
—Anonymous Business Insider reader
'Yeah…I didn't end up going
"This year's Christmas party was $35 a ticket with no meal included, and everyone was required to bring a secret Santa gift worth at least $25. So that's $60 to spend time with my coworkers… Yeah…I didn't end
And a 'bonus' story just for kicks
"The company I work for introduced new end-of-year bonuses, and one of them was a trip to Rome.
"As a developer team, we won this bonus, and the next day we flew to the Rome. However, on the plane, we started to drink, and the next thing we know, we were in a plane to Istanbul, Turkey.
"Nobody knows how, when, and where we decided to go to Istanbul instead of Rome. Later on we understood that, in London (where we had to wait five hours for the next plane), we changed our tickets to Istanbul. It was nice though — beautiful city, warm people, and delicious dishes."
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As you roll up on the Kaleafa Cannabis Company, Eaze's dispensary partner in recently-launched Portland, Oregon, you might suspect you put in the wrong address. Where are the construction yards? The barbed fences, power transfer stations, corrugated steel?
But instead of the usual commercial purgatory that most city zoning officials set aside for marijuana businesses in California, you're breezing down Portland's leafy, shabby-chic Woodstock Boulevard, with its parade of casual ethnic restaurants, schools, boutiques, churches, and endless Craftsman-style homes.
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"You've arrived at your destination!" You double-take. Can this be right?
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"Kaleafa Cannabis Company is family," says Julie Widmer (above, left), who co-founded the dispensary with her husband John (not pictured) when adult-use cannabis became legal in 2015, and began fulfilling Eaze delivery orders throughout Portland earlier this year.
With nearly 100 employees, one wholesale facility, five retail locations, and two more under construction, Kaleafa is still a bona fide mom-and-pop shop that just happens to have grown to mid-size in a short time. But as you make your way around their home base – a tight, two-story Craftsman whose bones would have any House Hunters couple salivating – it's immediately evident.
This family-business thing? It's not a catchphrase.
Around here it's just the reality that manifested.
"Kaleafa was built with community in mind," says Widmer, the longtime "mom" of the organization, who recently had to hand over HR duties as the company grew from a tiny handful of people. "From the locations to the actual employees, we reflect the environment we are located in … Kaleafa is strong because of our employees/family members and our customers. Our stores portray a warm and welcoming environment for all to enjoy."
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To that end, Kaleafa is under construction during this visit (they've since finished a beautiful new retail front), but that's not slowing down business. On this Monday afternoon, the sounds of customers and contractors mingle in the lobby. Out back, two fellas are building a new set of stairs for the Eaze drivers to use as they come and go.Everywhere you look, members of this family are bustling about the house – parts of which still look and feel like a residence, and probably always will – either keeping the business running or helping to build out the new space.
And the local weed is good.
Maybe you've heard, but things are a little … different in Portland. The dream of the '90s, people talking about saving the planet and getting piercings and forming bands – if you're looking for it, a lot of what Portlandia had to say about this place can hew a little too close to true.
But there's also an easy, casual, wise-beyond-its-years vibe here that probably has much do with the fact that Oregon is a true cannabis OG.
Oregon cannabis is indeed distinct in subtle ways that perhaps have more to do with growers' tendencies and preferences than anything else; buds tend to be frostier, more colorful and exotic in appearance, compared with the Emerald Triangle's green-dominant shades.
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Just over a week ago, ASX Limited, the owner of Australia's main stock exchange, boasted of its growing clout as a global venue for tech stock listings.
Tech, up until recently, was all but absent from the market. Now it is the third biggest source of companies on the exchange, an earnings slide deck showed.
Over the past four years, the total market value of tech companies on the bourse had nearly trebled to $63 billion – 3.3 per cent of the entire market, it said.
One week on, tech on the ASX has certainly been in the headlines but for less flattering reasons.
Consider the following:
- Get Swift, a last mile logistics software company co-founded by a former AFL star, has been hit with a $300 million class action lawsuit amid claims it misled investors through a series of over-hyped announcements. Shares in the company have plummeted 83 per cent;
- Big Un, an online video production company, and the best performing stock on the ASX last year, has requested a voluntary suspension of its shares after being unable to respond to queries from the exchange about its business; and
- Shares in Buddy Platform, an internet of things data cloud (how many buzzwords do you need in a description?) company with tenuous links to Lady Gaga, tumbled when the company emerged from a three week voluntary suspension of trading, after also being unable to respond to ASX queries.
Oh, and just good for measure, there were also reports that social media was being used to pump up the value of small cap stocks on the ASX – and that the corporate regulator was investigating whether the exchange was being used by criminals to launder money.
Maybe these are isolated incidents. Maybe they aren't. But, with markets still near record highs, and tech companies now the world's most valuable, you didn't have to be Nostradamus to see something like this coming.
"We are late in a bull market," says John Hempton, an outspoken investor and shortseller, who runs hedge fund Bronte Capital. "There is lots of crap all over the world. It should be no surprise there is a lot in Australia. And late in a bull market there are people – overconfident retail investors – punting stocks who shouldn't be."
Of course, if companies have been acting illegally (and we are not suggesting that) they should be held accountable by the corporate regulator for that.
But seasoned market observers say the army of retail day traders punting on extremely risky and speculative small-cap stocks were always playing with fire, and it was only a matter of time before they got burnt.
Forager Funds chief investment officer Steve Johnson (who raised concerns about valuations at the smaller end of the ASX in January) says many investors, enticed by Atlassian's blockbuster float in the US or Aconex's buyout by Oracle, were seduced by the prospects of huge returns, and placed too much faith in unproven tech companies.
"There is a well trodden path of people capitalising on the demand [for huge returns] out there," he says. "I don't know whether it's new suckers every time, or the same people learning the same lessons over and over again. But the speculative fervour of 'someone else is getting rich' is out there. And as soon as you get that dynamic, it's very difficult to stop".
The rise of self-managed super funds that allow people to punt their retirement savings on individual stocks, a 'strike it rich' mentality towards equities (the very nature of the mining business) and perhaps even our fondness for gambling could all be contributing to Australia's unique day trading culture. Call it the Hot Copper effect.
Hempton also pinpoints Australia's notoriously strict libel laws, which make it harder for the media, and for vocal investors, to expose nefarious activity, as a factor.
"The current environment and strong defamation laws, mean the Australian market is ripe for this kind of thing" he says.
A couple of years back, the ASX adopted a deliberate strategy of trying to entice tech companies, mostly smaller and untested, and sometimes from offshore, to list on the exchange.
It was designed to diversify the exchange away from resources (and offset a decline in new listings from that sector).
And it seems to be working out well, at least for the the exchange's own shareholders – ASX Limited's stock is near pre-financial crisis highs. And, the average performance of all tech companies on the exchange over the past year is 22 per cent, compared to 2.6 per cent for the ASX 200.
Still, the move contributed to an influx of speculative tech (and medicinal marijuana companies and lithium explorers) onto the ASX in recent years. Many (including Big Un and Buddy) used the 'backdoor listing' technique – something we have criticised in the past, that has now been curtailed.
Bubbles are as old as markets themselves. From Australia's Poseidon bubble of the 1960s, to the South Sea bubble in London in the 1720s, and Tulip mania a century before that.
Regardless, the very existence of small, extremely early stage tech companies with tiny revenues on a publicly listed stockmarket should be a red flag.
Venture capital funding for tech companies – allowing them to stay private for longer as they attempt to establish a viable business – has never been more plentiful.
A decision by a tech start-up to list suggests capital couldn't be obtained anywhere else. Indeed, some of the world's best known US start-ups have been putting off listing for as long as possible.
In other words – there were plenty of reasons to be sceptical about the small cap tech boom on the ASX. It's just that some investors (and not just retail investors, a few prominent institutions have been burned in the recent meltdown too) chose to ignore them.
It's a truism in Australian business journalism that retail investors need to be treated fairly.
But when some are determined to suspend all rationality in search of fast returns, there are limits to what can be done to protect them.
"The whole 'regulator needs to do more' argument it doesn't work for me," says Forager's Johnson. "When people want to lose money, people will find a way to fleece them."
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By Alex Thomas
(INTELLIHUB) — In the wake of the most recent mass shooting in America multiple prominent liberal news outlets have openly pushed for and "dreamed" about enacting Australian style gun control in the United States which would lead to the attempted forceful confiscation of millions of legally purchased firearms.
This startling fact has been well documented here at Intellihub with two key reports published in the last week detailing both the calls for gun confiscation and the subsequent banning of all handguns and rifles in the country.
Related: Liberal media once again pushes for massive Australian style gun confiscation in America
Despite the undeniable fact that numerous highly trafficked news websites as well as multiple mainstream media pundits are now openly calling for the total end of the 2nd Amendment, MSNBC's Chris Matthews decided to insult the intelligent of his (dwindling) audience by absurdly claiming that no one is coming after guns during a segment attacking controversial comments made by presidential candidate Ben Carson.
"By the way, no one is talking about talking guns away, so who is he (Carson) talking about," claimed Matthews before his guest ironically talks about Carson being factually incorrect.
Remember, liberal leaning websites such as Slate are literally running articles pushing Australian style gun control in America right now yet Matthews apparently either genuinely believes his audience to be dumb or hasn't gotten the memo that the media is no longer covering up the real gun control agenda.
Even more blatant, CNN recently allowed a liberal poet and college professor to publish an op-ed that calls for making the possession of all handguns and rifles a felony.
"Eventually Parini gets to the crux of his and the many who share his views on the lefts agenda which is the confiscation of millions of legally owned firearms under the threat of government attack and subsequent outlawing of all handguns and rifles.
Let me dream for a moment: I would much prefer to live in a country where only hunters who pass appropriately strict tests for mental competence and a knowledge of gun safety can still acquire rifles that are appropriate for hunting. Handguns and assault rifles would be banned, period.
Banned. Period. There you have it folks, CNN letting a hard left authoritarian use their platform to "dream" about disarming America. It gets worse.
So let's get rid of guns in this country, once and for all, making it a felony to possess a handgun or assault rifle. Over a period of years, illegal guns will gradually disappear. Guns don't kill people, as they say. People who acquire guns — legally or illegally — do. And we should make it extremely difficult for them to get their hands on these weapons."
At this point it should be perfectly clear that the liberal gun control agenda involves mass confiscation (which runs the very real possibility of starting a new civil war) and the banning of owning all firearms in the United States.
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Published in The Sylva Hearld, Letters To the Editor section on November 15, 2018
Over the past month I've had the opportunity to attend several Sylva Town Board meetings. At each meeting there have been individuals in attendance that have spoken during the public comments section of the meeting. This time allows the board to hear from community members. These individuals typically make statements and/or ask questions about the N.C. Department of Transportation 107 project, present issues surrounding ordinance violations in their respective neighborhoods, and so on.
However, there is typically a mass exodus from the room of those individuals who presented during public comment. Why is this? I would like to ask those who attend Town Board meetings to stay for the duration of the meeting. Stay to hear the reports from Commissioners. Stay to hear the reports from the Public Works Department. Stay to hear the reports from the Town Manager. Stay to hear the reports from the Police Department. Stay to hear the reports from the Main Street Sylva Association. These reports provide vital and factual information to what is happening in our town and community.
While we all believe our cause is the most important cause, it is vital that we, as citizens, hear about all of the good work that is happening in our town and that we are engaged in our community on a deeper level than just showing up for the public comments section of meetings. This requires us to stay for the entire meeting, get to know our town employees, spend time downtown at festivals and community events, join committees, volunteer for events, consider the Sylva Police Academy, learn about the Main Street Sylva Association, ask questions, and be involved.
I hope to see community members at the next Sylva Town Board meetings Thursday, December 13that 5:30 PM at the Sylva Town Hall.
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TIME: All Day
EVENT: GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY AND AARP hold a forum on "Social Security Reform and the New Retirement Paradigm."
AGENDA: Highlights:
8:30 a.m. - Judy Feder, Georgetown University
William D. Novelli, AARP
9:10 a.m. -- The Four Pillars on Which Retirement Security Rests: A Status Report
John Rother, AARP, Moderator
John Gist, AARP
Robert Moffit, The Heritage Foundation
Wendell Primus, Center on Budget Policy and Priorities
10:20 a.m. - Securing Social Security
Margaret C. Simms, Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies, Moderator
Sylvester Schieber, Watson Wyatt
Timothy Smeeding, Syracuse University
11:30 a.m. - Expanding Pension Coverage and Savings
James Schulz, Brandeis University, Moderator
William Gale, The Brookings Institution
Anna Rappaport, William M. Mercer, Inc.
12:30 p.m. - Working Luncheon Speaker
W. Andrew Achenbaum, University of Houston
1:45 p.m. Earnings: When to Retire?
Sara Rix, AARP, Moderator
Joseph F. Quinn, Boston College
Michael C Barth, ICF Consulting
3 p.m. - The Importance of Pooling Health and Long-Term Care Risks
Judy Feder, Georgetown University, Moderator
Jack Meyer, Economic and Social Research Institute
Stuart Butler, The Heritage Foundation
Marilyn Moon, The Urban Institute
4:30 p.m. - Concluding Comments
Robert Friedland, Center on an Aging Society
DATE: December 11, 2001
LOCATION: 3900 Reservoir Road NW, Washington, DC
WEB ADDRESS:Georgetown.edu
TIME: 8:30 a.m.
EVENT: CARNEGIE ENDOWMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL PEACE presents Former Prime Minister of Kazakhstan Akezhan Kazhegeldin discussing Changes on the Geostrategic Equation in Central Asia: New Approaches to the Issue of Energy Security.
DATE: December 11, 2001
LOCATION: CEIP, 1779 Massachusetts Avenue NW, Washington, DC
WEB ADDRESS:ceip.org
TIME: 9 a.m.
EVENT: JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY PAUL H. NITZE SCHOOL OF ADVANCED INTERNATIONAL STUDIES holds a lecture entitled "Jammu & Kashmir: Is There a Solution?" with Teresita Schaffer, director of the South Asia Program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, and Michael Krepon, founding president of the Henry L. Stimson Center.
DATE: December 11, 2001
LOCATION: 1740 Massachusetts Avenue NW, Washington, DC
WEB ADDRESS: sais-jhu.org
TIME: 9 a.m.
EVENT: NATIONAL PRESS CLUB holds its "Morning Newsmaker" news program featuring President of Bolivia Jorge Fernando Quiroga Ramírez.
DATE: December 11, 2001
LOCATION: National Press Club, 14th and F Streets NW, Washington, DC
WEB ADDRESS: npc.press.org
TIME: 9 a.m.
EVENT: VIETNAM VETERNAS OF AMERICA FOUNDATION holds a panel discussion on "A New Marshall Plan: Politics And Politics For Preventing Conflict."
WHO: The speakers are:
Robert O Mueller, president, VVAF
Gen. George Jouwan, Former Supreme Allied Commander of Europe
Ambassador Phillip Wilcox, former UN Ambassador At-Large for Couterterrorism
Ambassador Karl Inderfurth, Assistant Secretary of State For South Asian Affairs
DATE: December 11, 2001
LOCATION: J W Marriott, 1331 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC
CONTACT: Sarah Rabin, 202-447-7523
WEB ADDRESS: vvaf.rog
TIME: 9:45 a.m.
EVENT: AMERICAN ENTERPRISE INSTITUTE holds a program on The Bush Presidency: Transition and Transformation.
WHO: The speakers are:
Clay Johnson, deputy chief of staff
C. Boyden Gray, White House Counsel (George H.W. Bush administration)
Susan page, USA Today; Steven Ricchetti deputy chief of staff (Clinton administration)
John Fortier, AEI
Karl Rove, White House senior adviser
Thomas Mann, Brookings Institution
Norman Ornstein, AEI
John Podesta, chief of staff (Clinton administration)
Rob Portman, U.S. House of Representatives (R-OH)
David Sanger, The New York Times; David Brooks, Weekly Standard
E.J. Dionne, Jr., Washington Post; Brookings Institution
DATE: December 11, 2001
LOCATION: 1150 17th Street NW, Washington, DC
WEB ADDRESS:aei.org
TIME: 10 a.m.
EVENT: REP. SAXBY CHAMBLISS, R-GA, AND REP. JANE HARMAN, D-CA hold a news conference discussing the bipartisan bioterrorism bill.
DATE: December 11, 2001
LOCATION: House Triangle, in front of U.S. Capitol, Washington, DC
CONTACT: Ginny Hudson, 202-225-4272
TIME: 10 a.m.
EVENT: NATIONAL WOMEN'S LAW CENTER; FOCUS ON HEALTH AND LEADERSHIP FOR WOMEN AT THE UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA SCHOOL OF MEDICINE; AND OREGON HEALTH & SCIENCE UNIVERSITY hold a news conference releasing a report on Making the Grade on Women's Health: A National and State-by-State Report Card 2001.
WHO: The speakers are:
Marcia D. Greenberger, Co-President, National Women's Law Center
Dr. Michelle Berlin, MD, MPH, Associate Professor, Oregon Health & Science University
Joan F. Stern, Maryland State Delegate
DATE: December 11, 2001
LOCATION: National Press Club, 14th and F Streets NW, Washington, DC
WEB ADDRESS:nwic.org
TIME: 10 a.m.
EVENT: AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION PRESIDENT RICHARD CORLIN, AND CALIFORNIA MEDICAL ASSOCIATION CEO DR. JACK LEWIN hold a news conference on an initiative that will lead to dramatic improvements in patient care and the reduction of medical errors.
DATE: December 11, 2001
LOCATION: National Press Club, Holeman Lounge, 529 14th St., NW, 13th Floor, Washington, D.C.
CONTACT: Brian Hoyt, 202-715-0503
TIME: 10 a.m.
EVENT: PRESIDENT'S COMMISSION TO STRENGTHEN SOCIAL SECURITY holds its final meeting to review a draft final report immediately followed by a news conference.
DATE: December 11, 2001
LOCATION: Park Hyatt Hotel, 1201 24th Street NW, Washington, DC
CONTACT: Randy Clerihue, 202-343-1259
TIME: 10 a.m.
EVENT: INSTITUTE FOR ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH holds a news conference releasing a report, Setting Cleanup Standards to Protect Future Generations: The Scientific Basis of Subsistence Farmer Scenario and Its Application to the Estimation of Radionuclide Soil Action Levels (RSALs) for Rocky Flats. The report shows the scientific necessity of using a conservative approach for setting cleanup standards in general and for residual plutonium in the soil in particular
WHO: The speakers are:
Dr. Arjun Makhijani, president of the Institute for Energy and Environmental Research (IEER) and principal author of the report.
Sriram Gopal, Staff Scientist at IEER and co-author of the report.
LeRoy Moore, Consultant, Rocky Mountain Peace and Justice Center.
DATE: December 11, 2001
LOCATION: Zenger Room, National Press Club 13th Floor, 529 14th Street, NW, Washington, DC
WEB ADDRESS: ieer.org
TIME: 12 noon
EVENT: CARNEGIE ENDOWMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL PEACE holds a panel discussion luncheon program entitled "Global Electronic Commerce and International Trade in Services: Considerations on the New World Trade Organization Negotiations."
WHO: The speakers are:
Donald Abelson is Chief of the International Bureau at the Federal Communications Commission
Geza Feketekuty is President of the International Commercial Diplomacy Project, Inc.,
Bruno Lanvin is the Manager of the Information for Development Programme (infoDev) at the World Bank.
Aaditya Mattoo is a Senior Economist at the World Bank
William J. Drake moderator is Senior Associate and Director of the Project on the Information Revolution and World Politics.
DATE: December 11, 2001
LOCATION: CEIP, 1779 Massachusetts Avenue NW, Washington, DC
WEB ADDRESS:ceip.org
TIME: 12:30 p.m.
EVENT: WOMAN'S NATIONAL DEMOCRATIC CLUB presents Hedrick Smith, Pulitzer Prize-winning former New York Times correspondent and author of several best-selling books.
DATE: December 11, 2001
LOCATION: 1526 New Hampshire Avenue NW, Washington, DC
WEB ADDRESS: democraticwomen.org
TIME: 12:30 p.m.
EVENT: NATIONAL PRESS CLUB holds its "Luncheon Newsmaker" news program-featuring President of the National Organization for Women Kim Gandy.
DATE: December 11, 2001
LOCATION: National Press Club, 14th and F Streets NW, Washington, DC
WEB ADDRESS: npc.press.org
TIME: 1:45 p.m.
EVENT: INSTITUTE FOR AMERICA'S FUTURE holds a news conference to challenge the Bush Commission's vote on a final report for Social Security Privatization.
WHO: The speakers are:
Roger Hickey, Institute for America's Future
Rep. Robert Matsui, (D-CA), Ranking Member of the Social Security
Peter Orszag, The Brookings Institution
Martha Burke, National Council of Women's Organizations
William Spriggs, National Urban League
Max Richtman, National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare
DATE: December 11, 2001
LOCATION: Park Hyatt, 24th and M Streets NW, Washington, DC
WEB ADDRESS:ourfuture.org
TIME: 2:15 p.m.
EVENT: AMERICAN S FOR TAX REFORM holds a news conference in support of President Bush's plan to reform the Social Security System.
DATE: December 11, 2001
LOCATION: Park Hyatt, 24th and M Streets NW, Washington, DC
WEB ADDRESS:atr.org
TIME: 3:30 p.m.
EVENT: WOODROW WILSON CENTER holds a program on "Moldova's Ten Years of Independence: The Puzzle of Transition."
WHO: The speakers are:
Ceslav Ciobanu, Ambassador of the Republic of Moldova to the United States
Rudi Perina, Special Negotiator for Nagorno-Karabakh and Eurasian Conflicts, U.S. Department of State
Vladimir Solonari, former Member of Parliament of Moldova and Wilson Center Public Policy Scholar
DATE: December 11, 2001
LOCATION: One Woodrow Wilson Plaza, 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, DC
WEB ADDRESS: wwics.edu
TIME: 4 p.m.
EVENT: GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY Center for Eurasian, Russian and East European Studies presents a Balkans Forum.
DATE: December 11, 2001
LOCATION: 37TH and O Streets NW, Washington, DC
WEB ADDRESS:Georgetown.edu
TIME: 6 p.m.
EVENT: KENNEDY CENTER MILLENIUM STAGE presents a celebration of popular and classical music by Jewish-American composers, performed by bassoonist Lynn Gaubatz and pianist Frank Conlon.
DATE: December 11, 2001
LOCATION: 2700 F Street NW, Washington, DC
WEB ADDRESS: kennedy-center.org
TIME: 6:30 p.m.
EVENT: CARNEGIE INSTITUTION OF WASHINGTON Capital Science lectures presenting Jasper Rine, Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology
University of California, Berkeley discussing Deciphering the "Switches": How Genes are Expressed and Repressed.
DATE: December 11, 2001
LOCATION: 1530 P Street NW, Washington, DC
WEB ADDRESS: carnegieinstitution.org
TIME: 6 p.m.
EVENT: WASHINGTON REGIONAL ALCOHOL PROGRAM holds its Law Enforcement Awards and Holiday SoberRideTM program. The award honors area law enforcement officers for their work in preventing impaired driving and underage drinking. The awards are bestowed in honor of Metropolitan Police Officer Anthony W. Simms who was killed on duty after being struck by an impaired driver during Memorial Day weekend 1996.
DATE: December 11, 2001
LOCATION: Marriott -- Metro Center, 775 12th Street NW, Washington, DC
WEB ADDRESS: wrap.org


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how can i make a homemade fire alarm? Answered
i wan2 make a homemade fire alarm dut dont know to.
What kind ? An automatic one, or one you hit with a hammer ?
well, i want to make a thing u pull to make a alarm go off.
just not to loud to call the fire-department
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a power supply (usually 12 V, try an AC adaptor)
a Pull station (the thing you pull to set off the alarm. you can use a switch) Check eBay, I bought a FireLite BG12 for $15 new! I also have some older ones if you want)
a signaling appliance (the actual alarm) you can get a 'horn' or 'horn/strobe' unit. I recommend the ones made by Wheelock. Those can also be found for cheap. There's also stand alone strobe units. I have a lot of extra ones that are new or like new, so let me know if you're interested in buying some. I can arrange payment via Paypal for security.


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In addition to Alpine, one of the other famous sporting brands within Renault was the Gordini brand. I always thought the little Gordinis were cute little cars, but not in the same realm as the Alpine cars. However, Renault obviously disagrees. Shortly after announcing that the Alpine brand was going into the grave, Renault has announced that it is reviving the Gordini brand for a series of hot hatches/small cars. I do love the blue and off center white racing stripes, and since Renault is not coming back to the US any time soon—i doubt we will ever see these cars on our shores anyways!
FULL ARTICLE: http://www.carmagazine.co.uk/News/Search-Results/Industry-News/Renault-to-relaunch-Gordini-hot-hatch-brand-/


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Jaimie Alexander and Peter Facinelli End Their Engagement
Nearly one year after getting engaged, Jaimie Alexander and Peter Facinelli are going their separate ways.
"Due to conflicting family and work commitments on opposite coasts, and after much consideration, Peter and Jaimie have chosen to part ways amicably and remain good friends," their reps tell PEOPLE exclusively.
The Supergirl actor, 42, and the Blindspot actress, 31, were first linked in November 2012 eight months after Facinelli split with wife Jennie Garth.
The duo last stepped out publicly at the 73rd Annual Golden Globe Awards in January.
Jaimie Alexander and Peter Facinelli End Their Engagement : People.com


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Babies are the most adorable and cherished beings in this universe. They require love, care and attention – perhaps more from their mothers than from anyone else. A baby is as pure as an angel and as fresh as a blooming flower. And to take care of these angels, the new mothers often tend to forget about themselves! We have complied the list for baby jogger using advantages and disadvantages below.
The life of a new mom revolves around their child. Any activity that does not include their kid is mostly unimaginable because when it comes to mothers, the sole focus tends to be on their children. So for a new mom, getting back in shape might sound appealing but setting the time to work out isn't easy at all. Most moms cannot even afford a babysitter or have family around to take of their child. It's quite difficult for new mothers to detach themselves from their babies and take time out for themselves both emotionally and physically.
Baby Joggers City
But with the arrival of baby Joggers, it changed the whole game. These are safe strollers for babies that can be used while mothers are walking or jogging. For new moms, getting back in shape post-pregnancy is very difficult and challenging. Getting a baby Jogger is a great initiative that will help the mothers manage their toddler and their own health at the same time, without having to compromise on the other.
Baby Joggers are innovative strollers that can be used while the pusher jogs. The baby can be strapped to the jogger safely. The jogger is for babies aged between 6 months – 5 years. Babies who are too young to keep their heads upright on their own must not be strapped to the jogger. The motion is too shaky for kids aged below 6 months and will harm them. Baby joggers are an amazing asset for workings moms. The company Baby Joggers first introduced baby joggers in 1984. It has been very popular among new mothers ever since!
The company Baby Joggers offer different kinds of strollers that are suitable for different purposes. They also have a YouTube channel names Baby Jogger where they demonstrate how to use different kinds of strollers in videos. Don't forget to check them out!
The baby joggers are fairly easy to use and comfortable for both the child and the mother. Baby joggers are more affordable too, pair it up with all the benefits they offer, it's a miracle machine! Some baby joggers include extra seat too for another kid so a mother of two children can use it perfectly well.
Baby Jogger Stroller on Amazon
Baby Joggers Benefits
Let's get into the key benefits of using baby joggers. A low maintenance stroller is extra safe for children and more convenient. Here are 5 benefits you can count on availing by using a baby jogger:
1. Easy transportation
Using any stroller is easy but the baby joggers give mobility a whole new dimension. Car seats can be attached to most baby joggers too! It's much easier to transport the kid from car seat to the jogger now that's because including an extra seat is easier in most baby joggers. Baby joggers offer a versatile type of strollers that are suitable for both jogging and fast walking. Most joggers can be folded and carried around easily. Not only the transportation is easy for the child but carrying the stroller itself is easy as well.
2. Safety
Most baby joggers have a safety harness, a protective frame and sun shield to protect your child from accidents and UV rays. The safety measures taken by developers are admirable. Baby joggers are very safe for both the baby and person jogging with the jogger. The baby joggers have tires that are air-filled which helps in preventing the jogger from uncomfortable lifts when hit by a stone or a bump. Solid compound in tires reduces the intensity of bounce when hit by anything hard.
These kinds of strollers also ensure that the jogger does not trip over or fall. The rear wheel base of the stroller is made wider, in case of terrain surfaces or strong winds, the wide rear ends makes sure jogger doesn't fall over.
3. Stability and speed
Baby joggers are more stable than the regular ones. They also can travel at a greater speed than the regular strollers. The wheels of the baby joggers are designed to ensure that it provides maximum stability to the child in the stroller and the jogger running behind pushing the stroller.
4. Storage capacity
Baby joggers offer the same storage capacity as regular strollers. That's why these strollers are multipurpose. Many of the baby joggers come with storage bags and have the capacity of holding enough things needed for a kid's day out.
5. Walk and get in shape!
The baby joggers offer the most exciting benefit in its jogging option. Any parent would know how hard it is to jog while pushing a stroller. Not to mention how much it affects the kid sitting in the stroller. Regular strollers will make the children nauseous and sick if it's used for jogging. Baby jogger solves all these problems! It not only gives you an opportunity to jog but you also get to take your child along with you on a fun workout session!
The baby joggers are extremely helpful for new parents. They are more convenient, safer and more versatile than other strollers. Baby joggers are like the new era of strollers. They are gaining popularity rapidly as people are becoming more conscious about their health and more women are joining the workforce. Baby joggers are an awesome asset for working women. Hustling through the day is hard enough with a child, but baby jogger strollers make it a bit easier.
Even though we keep talking about mothers, dads don't have to feel left out just yet. Dads can too hop out for a jog and use the quality time to bond with their kids with these amazing baby joggers now!
It's true that the baby joggers offer many benefits but everything comes with disadvantages and dangers of their own. There are in fact, a few but very minor dangers of using baby joggers. We have sorted out 5 of them so parents can weigh in the good and the bad before they make any decisions for themselves.
Baby Joggers Dangers
1. Muscle strain for new mothers
With baby joggers, the new moms are also pushing something alongside their jogging. While jogging is a healthy and light exercise, pushing a stroller does involve a major shift. As with any form of exercise, new mothers need to be careful not to strain their stomach and pelvic floor muscles.
2. High Temperature
Since baby joggers are heavy and equipped with sheds, storage bags and stable wheels, the temperature in the stroller might be high during warm seasons. This high temperature can make the baby very sick or have an impact on the child's health. Baby joggers have cushions to make the travel comfortable but along with the sun shed and cushion, temperature tends to get very high inside the stroller. So the child may get a little uncomfortable or even sick if the climate of your region is extremely hot and humid.
If you see your child suffering from heat exhaustion, take them to an air-conditioned area and give them fluids immediately.
3. Technical hazards
In 2009, the U.S consumer product safety commission recalled the Baby jogger city mini strollers for their technical hazard. The stroller's restraint buckle was defective and could break or unlatch causing the child to fall out. The baby joggers were said and assumed to be safe but technical hazards can always be there. So inspect the model you're about to buy diligently for any faulty features.
4. Challenging for parents
The parents who are amateur runners will find using the baby jogger challenging. As the baby jogger is designed for being stable above all, they are pretty bulky and heavy. So, parents who don't run very often will find it difficult to use.
The baby jogger can also be a challenge for new moms and their health. The jogger requires a bit of strength for pushing and jogging at the same time can be a burden to the new mothers recovering post pregnancy.
5. Not Enjoyable for the Child
It is understandable that a child may not enjoy being strapped to a stroller and pushed around fast. The roads might not feel bumpy but wind and dust may make the child uncomfortable. It is important to consult doctors before using the baby jogger as it might risky for kids who are ultra-sensitive. The baby joggers must not be used for kids aged less than six months.
Baby joggers may be the next trendy thing for new parents! They should be used with caution and your child should be your first priority. Baby joggers can bring awesome changes to both you and your child's routine! Consider getting one if you don't have one already. Explore new places with your baby while also working towards a healthier lifestyle!


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Mr. Fifi Kwetey, a Minister at the Presidency, says Christians today practice what he calls 'mouth-mouth Christianity, professing the name and not acting it,' and has urged the Church to lead the country onto a path of transformation, using self-discipline and fear of God as flagships.
Mr. Fifi Kwetey, who is also the Member of Parliament (MP) for Ketu South, made the call at the Fifth Synod of the Evangelical Presbyterian Church, Ghana, Southern Presbytery at Aflao.
He said current economic challenges being faced by the country could be partly blamed on pervasive indiscipline in all fibre of society.
The Synod theme was: �The God of Life, Lead Us to Justice, Peace and Dignity for Wholeness.�
�Indiscipline is pervasive in our country, with Pastors, MPs, Chiefs and everyone doing what they are not supposed to do, and this is the partial reason for the woes,� Mr. Kwetey stressed.
He said, �faith building in our people for the right thing and love for our country and people can be the vehicle for this transformation.�
Mr. Kwetey said besides the external shocks, the current high wage bill was another issue contributing greatly to suffocating the country.
He said the wage bill was taking almost everything, with no reserve for infrastructure and investment.
He said for political reasons, governments over the years had succumbed to pressures for wage rises.
�Enough is enough and we cannot continue that way,� he said.
Mr. Kwetey said if a nation �consumed all that it grows, � without a reserve for re-investment, that country would surely collapse, noting Ghana was �doing exactly that, and there must be a way out�.
He said the National Economic Forum which started on Tuesday, is to bring all shades of opinion to arrive at a consensus on the right way forward to save the future of the country and that of its yet-born children.
�A nation divided against itself shall surely fall, and we cannot afford that path,� Mr. Kwetey said.
He urged the church to stand by government and the country, even now.
Mr. Kwetey described the E.P. Church as �a major backbone of the Volta Region over the years,� urging it (EP Church) and the Church in general to sustain support for the country.
He decried indiscipline among Christians, saying some of them were engaging in fraud and embezzlement.
�Our Christianity is mouth-mouth Christianity and, we are mouth-mouth children of God, professing the name and not acting it,� Mr Kwetey said.
He promised to support the church at Aflao to put up a kindergarten block for its basic school.
Reverend Sammy Amoako, Acting Moderator of the Church announced plans of the church to establish a College of Education at Dzodze in the Volta Region, to train teachers.
Rev Lordson Dzakpasu, Synod Moderator, admitted things were falling apart for humanity, because of man�s alienation from God.
Source: GNA
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Just a reminder, please remove all parked vehicles from the roadway as required by Lacey Township Ordinance. Vehicles left in the roadway may be ticketed and towed. Keeping the roadways clear during and after a snow-fall is necessary so the Lacey Township Department of Public Works can effectively clear the streets. Additionally, please ensure all portable basketball hoops, garbage cans, etc, are removed from the roadway. Thank you for your assistance and have a good evening.
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Spaghetti Squash Lasagna
Thursday, May 16, 2019 Edit
This easy spaghetti squash lasagna is a deliciously cheesy dinner! Made with just a few simple ingredients, this gluten-free, vegetarian lasagna is a tasty main dish!
1 medium spaghetti squash (about 3 cups cooked)
2 cups of marinara sauce
1/2 cup part skim ricotta cheese
1 1/2 cups part skim shredded mozzarella
Handful of fresh basil or parsley for garnish
Preheat the oven to 400.
Carefully slice your spaghetti squash in half. (Be careful!)
Scoop out the seeds and flip them cut side down on a large microwave safe plate.
Add a little water to the bottom of the plate (to create steam) and microwave on high for 10 minutes.
In a small casserole dish (mine was 6 X 8) add a thin layer of tomato sauce to the bottom.
Combine the rest of the tomato sauce with the ricotta cheese.
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Our 3 year-old male has FLUTD which requires on-going care and attention. Trupanion coverage has taken some of the anxiety out of caring for a pet with a chronic condition. In the long run, coverage plus deductibles are likely equal to the cost of treatment, but it's never a sudden financial drain.
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I spent about 9 hours last night working on upgrading a server at work. Everything that could go wrong, did. It's still not functioning properly. This was supposed to be a simple upgrade from NT4.0 to Win2K. During the upgrade, the server locked up several times and then when it finally did make it through the rest of the installation process, it gave multiple errors.
Now it keeps saying it can't find the domain to add itself back. The internet is blocked, because so many services aren't functioning properly. And the biggest issue, SQL Server won't start. This is a major problem, as the database it houses contains all the customer orders for one of our business units for the last two years.
So as soon as I get done with dinner, I'll be heading back into to work tonight to try and get the problems resolved. So I'll be pulling an overnight. I would have preferred doing it earlier in the day, but had to work at the store this afternoon and evening.


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Verizon has started rolling out Android 7.1.1 Nougat update to Moto Z Droid and Moto Z Force Droid handsets. This recent update brings modified icons, placed inside a circle, that closely resemble the icons available on Google Pixel devices. It also adds another useful feature that launches certain shortcut actions when you long-press an icon on the home screen.
Along with Android 7.1.1 Nougat, it also brings July Android security patch to both the devices. The update packs some bug fixes and system enhancements and is being sent out over-the-air (OTA) in several phases. If you own any of the above devices and don't see the update coming, you should wait for the update to arrive in next few days. You may always check for the update manually by heading to Settings > About Device > System Updates.
We would like to remind you that your device must be fully charged before you start downloading the update. Also, you should be connected to a trusted Wi-Fi connection or a strong Verizon cellular network for a hassle-free experience.
As of this writing, you may have already started receiving the update. Please share your comments and views on the new features you noticed coming with this update.