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All managers have had this problem, even those you might not think. Take forexample the story of Jonah. We all think we know the story, but from a humanresources perspective, Jonah was a performance problem.
They're under performing
God tells Jonah that there is a department, Nineveh, that is under performing.God is considering downsizing, or as they said back then, smiting Nineveh. Godwants Jonah, one of his managers and a crack turnaround specialist (hisfunctional title is Professional Primary Help Tech, or ProPHeT), to go andtackle the problems in Nineveh and warn the people that they must improve theirperformance or there will be corrective actions up to and including "termination."
Jonah has heard all this before. With the possible exception of the time theyoutsourced Sodom & Gomorrah, Inc., God hasn't pulled the trigger onanyone. God is just and merciful. God's just too nice a boss for His own good.Jonah also knows that his reputation is on the line. If he goes and preaches thehard line without support from senior management, he'll be the laughingstockof his peers. His career won't be worth camel sweat. Jonah tries to make thispoint to his boss, but God will not hear of it. "Go to Nineveh and warn them."
On the other hand, Jonah has had some success in the past in the Tarshishdepartment. He really enjoyed working with that group, so instead of going tostraighten out the problems in Nineveh, Jonah wrangles a transfer to Tarshishand actually starts to move his stuff to their region. At His weekly staffmeeting, God looks in on Nineveh to see if they are heeding His warning. NoJonah. Where could he be?
Jonah's leave of absence
Using His all-seeing, all-knowing employee-tracking system, God sees Jonah ona boat to Tarshish. Like any boss whose directives are ignored, God is upset. SoGod sends a storm to rock Jonah's world, not to mention the boat to Tarshish.Call this a Corrective Action. But Jonah doesn't get the message. Jonah doesn'tsee this as a real warning; you might even say he's asleep at the switch. Heis having sweet dreams about how well he's going to do in Tarshish.
Everyone else on the boat is terrified of the ups and downs that the waterywarning and these economic troughs are wreaking on their department. Forgetabout downsizing; they're worrying about capsizing. Finally they figure outthat the reason they are all undergoing these turbulent times is Jonah. Jonahhas ticked off the Big Boss. Jonah really doesn't know what to do, but hedoesn't want to take the whole department down with him, so he volunteers totake a leave of absence.
Unfortunately, the only way to accomplish this on a boat is for Jonah to bethrown overboard. His colleagues are loath to do this at first, and demonstrategood teamwork by pulling together and rowing even harder. But the storm growsstronger, and in the face of a Final Warning and to save their own jobs, over hegoes.
But God is a benevolent boss, and rather than allow Jonah to drown in his ownself-pity, He sends along a big fish to swallow Jonah and hold him in its bellyfor three days. Call this a Suspension. For three days Jonah thinks things over,and finally decides that, as bad as his job is, it sure beats fish guts. Hetells God he'll go to Nineveh this time, if God will only give him his jobback. Out spews Jonah and it's off to Nineveh he goes.
Everybody buckles down. No more business casual--it'ssackcloth and ashes.
Once there, Jonah finds things as bad as he feared, but like most employees,the people of Nineveh really do want to do a good job. They just need to wake upand smell the incense. Jonah gives them all a final warning: Turn yourperformance around or there may not be positions for all of you in therestructured organization. Jonah really is good at his job, and to hisamazement, they listen. Everybody buckles down. No more business casual--it'ssackcloth and ashes. God sees this, and just as Jonah predicted, He decides notto downsize. He is satisfied with their retraining and allows them to keep theirlivelihoods, not to mention their lives.
The goal of management
Now Jonah requests a meeting with the Boss. "You see! It's just like I told you. You're too easy on them. You want me to say you'll take serious corrective action, and then you don't back me up. How can I show my face in the department now? I can't go back there; I'd rather die. You'll have to give me a severance package. Maybe I'll retire to Tarshish."
God has some retraining to do
"Jonah," He says, "what's the goal of management? Is it simply to flex your supervisory muscle? Is it done to terrorize the staff? No, the goal of managing is to retain and develop the staff. To motivate them to do their jobs as best they can and keep them holy. Wholly involved in reaching the greater objectives of the organization. You've met the goals of the organization by saving these souls. Remember, smiting is expensive. You've done good work in Nineveh. In fact, you've done so well, I've decided to assign you an assistant, someone I want you to mentor. He has a bit of an attitude problem, but I think you can work with him. His name is Job."
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While Blizzard may have lost an estimated 100,000 subscribers in its most recently reported quarter, the good news for the World of Warcraft maker is that the bleeding is now trickling. In the quarter before that Blizzard revealed that it had lost a whopping 800,000 subscribers, so losing 100,000 in the three months ending December 31 seems almost like a reversal of fortune.
Many attribute the slowing in subscriber departures to some aggressive marketing campaigns – most notably the ad campaign featuring legendary action star Chuck Norris – as seen on TV, the web, and even on Xbox Live.
Analysts and investors are keeping a vigilant eye on the performance of Electronic Arts' new MMO The Old Republic. While The Old Republic currently claims 1.7 million subscribers, there is direct evidence that those subscribers have been peeled away from World of Warcraft.
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Middle East due to be reshaped politically and geographically by ISIS advancements in Iraq and Syria as Iran mulls military involvement.
Published: 06.13.14, 22:13 / Israel News
BEIRUT - The capture of Iraqi cities Mosul and Tikrit by al Qaeda-influenced jihadis has not only redrawn the map of a country corroded by sectarian hatred.
As well-armed forces of the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIS) raised their black flags over Mosul this week, routing an Iraqi army that fled rather than fight, the future of Iraq as a unitary state hung in the balance.
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"What we are witnessing is the fragmentation of power. The government of Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki will never be able to centralize power in the same way he has," says Fawaz Gerges, a Middle East expert at the London School of Economics.
The peshmerga forces of the Kurdish region of northern Iraq meanwhile seized Kirkuk, the oil-rich region bordering their self-governing territory, stepping into a security vacuum to claim a prize they have always regarded as their own.
The million-strong Iraqi army, by contrast, trained by the United States at a cost of more than $20bn, is hobbled by low morale and corruption that impedes its supply lines.
Reactions inside the region are ambivalent to hostile.
Iraq watchers say ISIS, estimated to have a few thousand fighters inside Iraq, won't be able to advance into Baghdad, a capital of 6 million where Maliki has his special forces deployed, backed by Iranian-trained militias.
"Maliki is playing with fire by trying to unleash Shi'ite militias, this is a recipe for disaster. That's exactly what ISIS wants - to trigger all-out sectarian war," Gerges said.


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I am wanting an all white bar tape. How is the Soma product? I have Bontrager now and I like the thickness and padding but I like the idea of completely white. Anyone have it? Pics would also be great.
I am wanting an all white bar tape. How is the Soma product? I have Bontrager now and I like the thickness and padding but I like the idea of completely white. Anyone have it? Pics would also be great.
i have the pear green and one of the camo thick and zesty tape. i like the pear a lot more than the camo, its much softer so the white might be nice. i have used nashbars white cork (or gel, maybe) tape on two bikes now and like it even more then the green soma tape, and its way cheaper.
I wouldn't pay more than $6 for any cork tape, I buy performance's house brand in basic colors and it works just as well as any other cork tape out there for fraction of a price.
i got mine in yellow for only $4.52. it is thicker than most other tapes. i just went for a short ride today with it and so far so good.
p/s: go for the brown one!
Brown what...seat or tape, or both?
Soma's brand tape is the same as the Bonty stuff minus the embossed "B". For white tape, nothing cleans up and lasts longer than Fizik. Cork tape in white gets grungy and wears poorly from the cleaning.
How much life could I expect from white cork tape?
i used white cork tape (cinelli) for about 2500 miles on my road bike before switching it.
it held up well & didn't get too dirty (i wear cycling gloves & avoid cheetos before i ride)
and if you dont wear gloves, white tape gets pretty filthy if you ride regularly. I'd say about 2-3 months before the tape is dingy grey.
I tried the Soma tape for a while, didn't like it. Deda and Cinelli cork feels better.
The Fizik tape is neither cork nor gel, it's a very synthetic (but comfortable) material, just like their saddles. It cleans up superbly.
I rode on some cinelli white cork for about 1000 miles and it held up fairly well. If I had to go cork again I'd spring for cinelli but I've been sold on Fizik for over a year now and swear by it! Rode white for a LONG time but recently went to the black because it is far more grippy in the rain and I live in the NW so it's pretty important.
I have the white Deda tape, and it is very comfortable. It got dirty within two weeks of riding, but I also used some 409 and it cleaned up pretty nicely. Hopefully it will clean up just as nicely in another two weeks.
I hated the deda. It felt nice and cleaned easy but it wouldn't wrap a curve at all. I threw it out within 1 week
I wouldnt clean my bar tape with weirdo chemicals. I wouldnt want to absorb all of that. use something natural, if anything.
Well, I am going with white. I love the look of a white saddle with white tape. It is rather inexpensive and can be changed out monthly. I honestly dont know what other color I would go with....it has a light pink right now which looks sick but I like white better.
Nice...well it turns out my girl friend got me some Bony cork for Xmas. So I guess thats what I will be using for a while lol. She also got me some BA Cyclone track pedals too!! Hurray for awesome girl friends that understand our obsession!
And the fizik tape may be easier to clean because its synthetic but it is not by any means a grip tape. its more like a decoration for your bars than and actual beneficial component. it is so slippery you better wear gloves and they better be dry!
considering that cleaner residue will most likely remain in the very porous tape, yeah, I dont want to absorb whatever chemicals are present in 409 into my sweaty hands repeatedly when I could use a cleaner that is safer or not as noxious (or just use black tape and not worry about cleaning it all). if riding a bicycle near cars is as unhealthy as you suggest, why contribute to the problem?
I'm sure using red devil lye or gasoline would clean tape well, but that doesnt mean I want that residue absorbed into my hands when better options exist.


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I havent seen a Windsor Timeline thread here, so I thought I would start one up (since I am thinking of purchasing said bike).
Now, what do people think about that bike? Specifically, the frame. I am looking for something that is slightly more relaxed geometry, with waterbottle mounts. I was gonna pull the trigger on the Dawes SST AL, but that sold out. I love the fact that the bike can mount fenders, brakes, and has capability for larger tires, etc. I have zero plans for barspins or any trick doing whatsoever. I want it strictly for spinning around with slower roadie friends.
In the end, I could see replacing almost every part on the bike, which is why I was wondering specifically about the frame. Does the frame seem like one that will last? One that will be worthy of upgraded parts?


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I was wondering if anyone has some tips on how I can make a perfectly circular wall or road in CD3. So far I have tried making walls 'smooth' and tracing around a circle, but that doesn't seem accurate enough. I have also tried using the 'circle' button, but I don't know how to make it produce a circle wall.
Another more general question I had was about scale. How can I establish scale in my maps when working with CD3? The closest thing I can do is to lay down a 5' road and sort of base my map off that. When really what I want is much more accurate measurements.
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Guys, in August (UK) there is a 24hr endurance ride called Sleepless in the saddle (a play on the name of a movie). Teams are entered as a sports team (4 riders) or a leisure team (5 riders). Basically, the riders do laps (one or more at a go) and the idea is to get as many laps during the 24 hours plus 1 lap if you are over the line when the 24hrs is up. We'll have to rig maybe two of the bikes with decent lights. Each lap is about 15km (8 miles roughly) and has a broad spectrum of riding domains - flat out, steep hills, technical single track, etc. It sounds a real hoot.
I'm organising a team from work and the gym to do the 24hr, and whilst it is not practical to discuss lap tactics, who goes when, single lap, multiples, and so on, but each rider if equal time applies will do just unders 5 hours of riding in total though individuals will vary naturally. We are not in this for any prizes, just a male bonding thing.
Has anyone done anything similar and are there any specifics you'd like to mention, such as what to eat, drink, dress, what to do if someone has to bale out, etc? I know these questions are very abstract and depend on personal viewpoints, but if anyone has done this kind of ride before I'd like your input. I want to organise our team so that we get the best performance we can and the best enjoyment so I naturally want to make a success of it.


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The government plans to infuse capital in banks through the preferential placement route, a finance ministry official told ET, adding that the aim is to infuse about Rs 15,888 crore by March-end and maintain 58% stake in state-run banks.


text: Boat race resumes after lough rescue 12 Aug 2014 Sailing is back underway at East Down Yacht Club after more than a dozen small boats capsized during a competition on Monday afternoon. Share Share Share Story by UTV Staff, Belfast Strong winds caused a number of dinghies to overturn on Strangford Lough during the GP14 World Championship, sparking a major rescue operation.However everyone made it safely back to land with no serious injuries. Adrianne Bolton, who suffered a minor injury to her wrist, told UTV she was impressed by the speed and scale of the overall emergency response. The sailor said: "It was all run so smoothly. We were straight in off the boat and the coastguard met us at the slipway, a triage team was set up there and they got me dry and warm."They checked out the injury then I was in an ambulance and off to hospital."Everyone was back in their boats on Tuesday with some lost time to make up. Jay Colville from the yacht club said they'll be looking forward to adding an extra race. He continued: "We had a great race yesterday, a very high quality race with conditions that were exciting and challenging - but that is what the world championship is all about."We're making sure we keep the safety margins well under control. We will probably get another race in somewhere because we lost one yesterday so we have that to look forward to." © UTV Share Share Share


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It has been a curious week. I am now returned from a (in most senses) happy retreat into the purer world of cricket, although the 'Varsity match was in its actual result not calculated to please me; and I find all changed, changed utterly. In fact, change and decay in all around I see.
There is sadness, but no sense that the times are out of joint, at the news that Josef Suk the Younger has died, laden with years and achievement: this is in the natural order of things, and that Antonín Dvořák's great-grandson should have been so long amongst us is simply an uncovenanted grace, the passing of which one cannot claim as a cutting short.
Other items in the week's budget of news, however, are neither timely nor natural.
That The News of the World deserved to go under is unquestioned and unquestionable: the market spoke, and that is that – and quite right, too. That this was an ignominious end for a newspaper that, over a century and a half, has done much good along with much bad, is also beyond cavil. That the party leaders are dabbling in its gore, however, is ominous in the extreme.
It is quite true that the PCC does not emerge from this episode covered with glory; no more does PC Plod. It is imperative, however, to note that it was news reporting, by the unlikely team of the Grauniad and The Torygraph, that led to the mass revulsion that expressed itself, through the market, in demanding that The News of the Screws cease to be.
Yet what dangers now inhere in what comes after.
The Prime Minister had, as we all know, hired Mr Andrew Coulson, late of The News of the World, as director of communications, first for the Party and then for the PM. It is not illegitimate for his political rivals to question his judgement in consequence; it is equally legitimate for the PM to say, He believed in the concepts of redemption and the second chance, and he believed Mr Coulson's protestations that he had not been personally guilty of the sins of his organisation. I hold no brief for the Prime Minister or his tendency – I had almost said, his faction – within the Conservative Party; yet I should prefer not to live in a world in which no one believed in second chances. That sort of grim Calvinism is not for me, congenial as it may be to certain elements in all parties, Labour and the Liberal Democrats not least.
What is wholly illegitimate is the way in which the political class has seized upon this in hopes of reducing the liberty of the subject.
Were I to meet my Maker this night – an ordeal for which I think neither of us is altogether prepared, to paraphrase the Great Man – I should have little enough to show for myself. That is why I don't care for the idea that there are no second chances: I am evidently not as Practically Perfect in Every Way as the sainted moralists now lecturing us, such as Mr Huhne (ahem). I could however at least point with a craftsman's pride to my account of the fall of the Chamberlain government and the emergence of Churchill as PM in our darkest hour. And, speaking as one who has some knowledge of the subject, I must tell you that the current crop of professional politicians – men and women who have never been or done anything with their lives save to essay the long climb of the greasy pole (and who, unlike Dizzy, could no more have coined that phrase than could one of my Gloucester Old Spots); men and women whose ascent of the greasy pole is not even for any purpose of enacting their principles, but is rather the pole-dancing of whores looking for a few quid to be tucked into their exiguous garments by the punters – I must tell you that the current crop of professional politicians are not fit to be mentioned in the same breath as the hon. and right hon. Members of May 1940. Of course there is no Churchill today, nor Amery, nor Keyes, nor any Commander Bower; there is no Clem, no Arthur Greenwood, no Josiah Wedgwood; and there is assuredly no Archie Sinclair on the Lib Dem benches. But there is likewise no Geoffrey Mander on the backbenches, no man of parts of the George Hicks stamp, no Sir Joseph Nall. The average hon. Member of today, the average right hon. Member of today, is a creature without bowels or breeding, with no moral or intellectual hinterland, evolutionarily adapted only to a tiny zone within Westminster, and wholly innocent of any conception of common life and common liberty.
They are the creatures who blagged their expenses; will not be weaned from the public teat; plunder the public fisc without blinking; bully their staffs – and exercise droit de seigneur over the more fanciable of them, when they can; even now resent the idea that their expenses should be examined or reported to their constituencies; and regard the public, and the public purse, as a vast, complaisant milch-cow. Or Bercow.
And in the wake of the scandal engulfing one tabloid, they are seized with, and of, the unholy, gleeful idea of seizing control of the press. It were, after all, so much more convenient that the press be muzzled. No more investigations; no more exposures of porno channels, moats, and duck houses; no more impertinent questions from those who don't know their place, damn it all, about bung or bribes or buggery or driving licences….
They mustn't be allowed to do this.
Journalism is a grubby business – almost as grubby as politics. The inky wretches who have engaged in the trade are a rag-tag lot: Churchill and Orwell, Addison and Johnson, Kipling and Chesterton. Yet it is history in a hurry, and it is more fundamentally honest than the politicians' hunt for tufts and place and preferment; and it contains its own corrective – as witness the exposure of the present scandal by other newspapers – and is the sole corrective and check upon the politicians.
Journalism is a grubby business – almost as grubby as politics. And The News of the Screws – which, as that bye-name suggests, was read as avidly by barristers (and, if Miss Sayers is to be believed, by gentleman-detectives) for its modern Newgate Calendar as it was by punters seeking titillation (or simply tits) – was always grubby. It was as grubby as The Cake and The Bun, in Kipling's cautionary tale: and as useful in exposing corrupt JP-MPs and their flat-earth villages. Much of the current impetus to control the Press in the wake of this scandal is class-driven (and not least by Labour, which has long been alien to and contemptuous of actual labourers). Yet it is far worse than that, even, for it is the attempt of the professional political class to choke off any reporting of their misdeeds, forevermore, and to create an almost Soviet 'press'.
Not so very long ago, as Kleio views things, a group of expat Englishmen considered this problem, and set down that the government 'shall make no law … abridging the freedom … of the press'; and one of them said, wisely, that it was better for liberty to have newspapers without a government than a government without newspapers. That these expats were now become Americans is no reason not to repatriate those principles to this realm, for the principles were English, and derived from those events of 1689 that, whatever else one says of them, put paid at last to absolutism. And as if to vindicate those ideas in the land of their origin, the General Strike of 1926 stands as an example of their applicability.
The noisomely unseemly spectacle of the party leaders and their jackals seeking, in Rahm Emanuel's phrase, not to allow a crisis to go to waste, should stiffen the resolve of all who love liberty. Where crimes were committed, let them be prosecuted. But let's not pretend, and let us not allow the political classes, cosily closing ranks even as they engage in parliamentary kabuki, to pretend, that the solution is for the State to seize control over the Press: for that is a long step forward upon the road to serfdom. And Britons, after all – it is the charter of the land – shall never be slaves. Least of all to this sorry lot.


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Thanks to a rendezvous with Hispaniola...Tropical Storm Hanna was never the same after it started it turn to the north. And lucky for us.
Had Hanna continued on a west and northwest path instead of doing a loop... we could have been dealing with a much more serious situation.
Granted....wind gusts from 48-72 mph and 1 to 4" of rain is nothing to sneeze at. It certainly beats the other scenario. A slow moving dangerous hurricane on the same path that Hanna took.
And all of a sudden we have a breather. It appears sprawling high pressure will keep Ike to the south..perhaps affecting the Bahamas..Cuba..and south Florida...before re-emerging in the Gulf with another possible strike in the northern Gulf Coast.
And just like that...Josephine fizzled well out in the Atlantic. But we're not done yet. Although the peak of the hurricane season is September 10th....we have another 6 weeks or so of the 2008 Hurricane season.
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Lithuania and the Collapse of the USSR
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Summary:A meditation on the time when the world watched as filmmaker Jonas Mekas' home country of Lithuania fought for independence. An immersion into the addictive grasp of the 24-hour news cycle, into a moment of major social upheaval, and into one very personal fixation of an obsessive chronicler.


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Pros: Very convenient for a variety of situations, no light indicator or sound when recording.
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V101's Big Valentines Jam
Thunder Valley Casino Resort did it again Friday night as they packed them in for V101's Big Valentine's Day Jam with a stellar lineup including Sacramento's own Club Nouveau, Zapp, and The Bar-Kay's.
Thunder Valley Casino's Pano Hall was at capacity as droves of fans crowded in to see their favorite bands from the '70s and '80s.
Starting off the show was Club Nouveau performing a number of their hits including "Situation #9," "Jealousy," and their No. 1 hit "Lean on Me." The crowd met them with wild applause as fans were jumping to their feet.
A couple of their songs fell flat for me, but the audience didn't seem to mind since the majority of the room remained on their feet for most of their performance. Closing with "Lean on Me," the instrumentals were lacking with the piano getting lost in the mix of things. Founding members Jay King and Vallerie Watson were joined by original member Samuelle Prater.
The logistics for this show were difficult at best with Zapp and The Bar-Kay's bringing in a large number of instruments with everything from drums and keyboards to Zapp's Peter Frampton style Talkbox. This may have contributed to the less than stellar performance by Club Nouveau.
Zapp followed Club Nouveau with many of their hits which included "More Bounce to the Ounce," "Dance Floor" and "Computer Love," just to name a few. Founding members and brothers Lester Troutman, Terry "Zapp" Troutman and Vontel Troutman were joined by Gregory Jackson and Thomas Troutman.
What can I say about the Zapp band other than they simply killed it. Great colorful props, bright clothes, bright lights, and wonderful sounds, this group of guys had the crowd on their feet during their entire set.
As Zapp finished their set a large number of people headed for the doors. While some came back in for headliner The Bar-Kay's many didn't. Apparently a small portion of the fans were there to see Zapp.
As The Bar-Kay's took the stage the crowd was re-energized and back on their feet. The crowd seemed more subdued for The Bar-Kay's than for Zapp, but that evaporated mid-way through their set.
Onstage was Larry Dodson (lead singer), James Alexander (bass), Tony Gentry (guitar), Ezra Williams (keyboards), Carlos Sargent (drums), Mark Bynum (keyboards), Darrel Stanley (background vocals), Archie Love (background vocals) and Mike Anderson (guitar).
Bringing on the funk, The Bark-Kay's performed many of their hits including "Soul Finger," "Let's Have Some Fun" and "Hit and Run."
While The Bar-Kay's had a stellar performance, at the end of the day Zapp stole the show and clearly should have had top billing.
For a complete listing of upcoming shows visit Thunder Valley Casino Resort.
Air Supply in demand at Thunder Valley
Crap it happened again.
Last year Air Supply stormed into Thunder Valley Casino Resort playing all their hits from the '70s and 80's, pretty much nothing but love songs, and I liked it. It was after that show, back in December of last year, that I started questioning my maleness. Was it time to turn in my man-card?
To prove to myself that I wasn't playing for the other team, I decided to take in a Chippendales show (review) followed by a Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fight (review). That didn't go so well. You can read those reviews and decide for yourself, but in my mind, I think I failed – not that that's a bad thing, at least that's what my wife keeps telling me.
Well I got a do over as Air Supply came back to Thunder Valley Casino on Sunday night playing to another sold out crowd.
It all started out quietly enough as founding members Russell Hitchcock (lead vocals) and Graham Russell (guitar/vocals) took the stage with fellow band members Jonni Lightfoot (bass/vocals), Aaron McLain (guitar/vocals), Aviv Cohen (drums), and filling in for Amir Efrat on keyboards Davy Nathan.
They kicked of the night with "Even the Nights are Better" and "Just as I Am," as their fans greeted them with deafening applause, mixed with the occasional scream.
Midway through the show, Russell went unplugged with "Me and The River," as Nathan accompanied him on keys. All the other band members, including Hitchcock left the stage.
As Russell finished "Me and The River" he was handed another guitar for his next song, only it wasn't working. As Nathan, the guitar guy, not to be confused with Nathan the keyboard guy, worked on the problem, Hitchcock came back out on stage and told a joke about an elephant and something about a stocking over his head. It was quite funny, but you had to be there.
Once Russell had his guitar functioning again, Hitchcock appeared stage left, walking straight into a sea of fans. He was handing out hugs and kisses to a number of fans, as he sang "The One That You Love," with Russell wading into the crowd as well.
That's when everything changed.
As the crowd was worked into a frenzy Hitchcock and Russell made their way back onstage to play "Lost in Love" and "Making Love Out of Nothing at All," with the crowd still going wild.
Pandemonium broke out as the band left the stage, with the crowd on their feet clapping and screaming for more. After the requisite wait, the crew jumped back onstage to finish with "Goodbye" and "All Out of Love."
By the time Air Supply finished their 90 minute set I was passing out hugs and telling everyone I loved them, like there was no tomorrow – Obviously the Mayans were wrong. It was then I realized I'd failed again.
Goodbye man-card.
These guys are pure entertainers and make for a great night out.
Even the Nights are Better
Just as I Am
Every Woman in the World
Sweet Dreams
Here I Am
Dance with Me
Power of Love
Me and the River
The One That You Love
Lost in Love
Making Love Out of Nothing at All
All Out of Love
Blame Sally DVD Release at Harlows
Award winning Blame Sally will be performing at Harlow's in Sacramento on Sunday September 9th at 7:00 p.m.
Blame Sally brings you everything from stompboxes to fiddles, as they weave their magic in a tapestry of musical delight. And don't for a minute think of them as a folk band as they add a little bit of rock, and a whole lotta heart into each and every performance, blending the different genres into a melodic work of art.
Their live performances are more than just a musical journey, as they banter back and forth with each other in between songs as only true friends can do, making for a very entertaining evening.
Their most recent Sacramento appearance brought droves of fans from the San Francisco Bay Area to the KVIE studios in Sacramento to record an intimate concert that would later be used to raise money for public television. You can get more information regarding the CD/DVD at KVIE.com, as well as donate and receive free tickets to their upcoming show at Harlow's where they will be releasing the KVIE CD/DVD to the public.
Winning top honors for "Big Big Red," "Wide Open Spaces," and "Bird in Hand," as voted by fans in the Independent Music Awards, their popularity continues to soar as Blame Sally is quickly becoming a worldwide sensation. They are currently touring across the country and across the pond with upcoming stops in the UK and Ireland.
I'd be remorse if I didn't mention that band member Monica Pasqual also won an Independent Music Award for Best Concept Album on This Cold Desire.
So who is Blame Sally?
Blame Sally is made up of four women, who decided to get together to play a little music in their spare time with no dreams of grandeur and no expectations, simply enjoying each other's company while playing a little music.
Band members include Pam Delgado (percussions), Renee Harcourt (guitar/bass), Jeri Jones (guitar/bass) and Monica Pasqual (piano/accordion) – I know, not a Sally in the lot!
I had a chance to ask Monica some questions:
SacAndBeyond – You originally got together as a group to hang out and have some fun. At what point did you realize there was something special happening?
Monica – Monica – We realized we had something special the first time we got together. It was so fun and sounded so good – and that was the reason we really wanted to protect it and make sure that we were doing it for the right reason. We had all pursued "careers" in music and had gotten tired of trying so hard to make it. We loved playing together and we wanted to keep it that way, so we sort of dedicated ourselves to the idea of making great music and having fun together.
Sac- Do you have any regrets not pursuing your musical talents earlier in your careers?
Monica – We actually had all pursued music to varying degrees when we were younger. I started playing piano very young and thought I would have a career in classical piano. I was a professional dance accompanist and also composed for choreographers and then started writing songs and singing in my late 20s. I put out three solo albums before starting to play in Blame Sally. I was definitely pursuing music, so it's been sweet to finally feel the payoff of lots of years of work!
Sac – Do you have any advice for the many musicians with day jobs?
Monica – I'm not sure I feel qualified to give advice – but I can say this much: There are no guarantees, no matter what you do. I got a lot of advice from family and friends to focus on a more stable career and in some ways I'm sure they were right. Making money as a musician is not easy – and honestly, if the aim is to make money and get famous, it's probably not the right career for you. But If you are truly passionate about music, it doesn't really matter what advice you get from other people – you find a way to do it, whether you have to keep a day job or not. Most musicians and artists I know have hobbled together a life and career that includes "straight jobs" and their art – sometimes leaning towards one or the other full time.
Sac – Now that you are on the road so much, are you still able to take the time to just hang out and have a good time?
Monica – The truth is that sometimes when I get home from being on the road I just really need to be by myself for a while. But there is a point where that retreat becomes habitual and needs to be broken, connections with friends and loved ones have to happen again. It is incredibly important to check out completely from the band and the business of the band in order to be able to reconnect to it with energy and passion. At least that's the way it works for me!
Sac – In an effort to show women across the country that they can make a difference, you recorded a DVD to help out public television and spread the word. What did that mean to you and do you believe it has helped get the message out.
Monica – For some reason it seems like almost everything we do as a band has ended up being a message – and we're okay with that. I think that we represent the exception to a lot of rules that people accept but don't really believe in. We are 4 women who have chosen to work together for a common goal, we nurture each other and we manage to work together really collaboratively. The fact that we are having our first real public success at our age is unusual – but it shouldn't be. For some reason people think that performers (particularly female performers) are more relevant when they are extremely young – but like people in any other career, there are incredible gifts that come from experience and time. We tell a different story then a 20 year old would tell, and I think that we tell it in a fresh way that has nothing to do with "nostalgia".
Regarding PBS – we believe that it will be a great opportunity to connect with more people who will resonate with that message. The program is just starting to be aired now, so it remains to be seen. We hope that it will be another mutually supportive relationship.
Sac – What is your most memorable moment on the road?
Monica – I'm having a hard time finding one – but I think we've all found it pretty incredible to be touring in Europe lately. We have had the chance to travel in a way that is totally unique – instead of seeing the world from a tourist's perspective we have been totally welcomed inside the living rooms of new friends who are eager to share their lives and perspectives, and are super interested in us, too. It's almost like being an ambassador – it's one thing I never expected to experience.
Sac – As the recently announced winners of the Independent Music Awards for three separate categories, how does that feel and what does it mean to you as a band?
Monica – It's great to be acknowledged for this. It's interesting that we were chosen in three different categories that really represent some of the variety that we encompass. With three lead singers and writers in the band – we sometimes find it difficult to concisely categorize what we do. It's particularly sweet that we won all categories we were finalists in (including two more for my solo work) in the popular voting part of this. It's good to know we resonate with the people who actually go out and listen to music.
Legends of Soul – Playing it Old School
The Legends of Soul Tribute Show is a group of individuals who impersonate "" well "" legends of soul.
This very talented group of guys and gals, put on nothing short of a true Las Vegas style show, with each impersonator in full character during their entire set, and many performers playing multiple characters.
As droves of young and old crowded into Thunder Valley Casino Resort's Pano Hall on Saturday, radio personality, and the evenings emcee Nick Harper thanked everyone for coming out to the show, as well as Thunder Valley Casino for providing such a great venue.
The Legends of Soul kicked off their 2+ hour extravaganza with the legendary Sam Cooke played by Elijah Sterling (Get it? Legends of Soul "" legendary Sam Cooke. I know, it cracked me up too.) Cooke dressed in a powder blue suit with matching hat, sang "Cupid" and "Twist the Night Away," easily two of Cooke's greatest hits from the early "'60s.
Following Cooke was Jackie Wilson, played by John Hampton. Wilson was known as Mr. Excitement due to his dynamic dance moves while onstage. Hampton didn't disappoint as he took the stage by storm, dancing much like Wilson. Singing "You Keep Lifting Me Higher" and "Baby Workout," Hampton delivered a high energy performance.
Wilson Pickett, played by Dwayne Thompson, delivered a soulful performance of "Mustang Sally," followed by "In the Midnight Hour," two of Pickett's biggest hits.
The Legends of Soul wouldn't be complete without the Queen of Soul herself, Aretha Franklin, played by Samantha Richardson. A gentleman, accompanying Franklin on stage, removed a white fur she had draped around her neck and left the stage as she belted out "Chains of Fools" and "Rock Steady." Franklin finished off her set with an extremely well done rendition of "Respect."
The O'Jays arrived on stage singing "Love Train" and "Back Stabbers." The trio was in perfect synchronization their entire set and sounded eerily familiar to the original O'Jays.
The Stylistics and The Dramatics also performed later in the show. Both groups performed flawlessly while they danced in-step with each other, lending to their credible performance.
Needing no introduction due to the silky tone and song choice, Lou Rawls, played by Russell Branch, came out singing "You'll Never Find Another Love Like Mine," followed by "Lady Love." I believe I saw a woman or two faint, he was that good.
So the show continued with one legend after another. Some audience members were lost in the moment, as I'm sure they were thinking back to those long forgotten memories, or maybe they were just dosing ,as some folks in the crowd were just a tad on the old side.
Other stars that shared the stage were Curtis Mayfield, Marvin Gaye, Al Green, Patti Labelle, and Stevie Wonder.
Most notable was John Hampton coming out as Stevie Wonder. Lending to the credible performance was Producer Rudolph Peter's as he guided Wonder to his keyboard, taking Wonder's hand and guiding it to the keyboard and microphone to ensure Wonder knew where they were. Complete with the sound of Wonder, Hampton's performance included all the mannerisms of the legend.
Every performer did an excellent job staying in character and singing just like the real thing. The real standouts of the show, and mostly forgotten in the background, was the band, as they played a wide variety of hits throughout the night.
I wouldn't be surprised to see this group of talented individuals performing in Las Vegas at some point in the future. They pack in the people, they love what they do, and they do it well.
Complete Cast in order of Appearance:
Master of Ceremony: Nicholas Harper
Sam Cooke: Elijah Sterling
Jackie Wilson "" John Hampton
Wilson Pickett: Dwayne Thompson
Aretha Franklin: Samantha Richardson. Background Dee Johnson and Dewanna Slaughter
The O'Jays: Charles Boomer, David Lige, and Lionel Burns
Lou Rawls: Russell Branch
Curtis Mayfield: Elijah Sterling
Marvin Gaye: Chase Ruffin
Al Green: Lionel Burns
The Dramatics: James Hill, Stan Lockwood, Rodney James, Douglas Stepney, and Chase Ruffin
Patti Labelle: Dee Johnson ,background – Samantha Richardson, and Dewanna Slaughter
Stevie Wonder: John Hampton
The Stylistics: Ralph Greene (lead vocals), background- Elijah Sterling, Rodney James, and David Lige
Michael Jackson: Thurman Conners
Band: (Lead Guitar) Richard Cravalho, (Drummer) Rich Aguon, (Bass Guitar) Darrel Broadnax, (Keyboard Left) Archie White, (Keyoard Right) Earnest Nation, and (Congo) Glen Austin
Producer: Rudolph Peters
Jingle Bells Rock Thunder Valley
Sixty-two-year-old veteran rocker Eddie Money brought his Jingle Bell Rock tour to Thunder Valley Casino Resort on Thursday. Scheduled to appear was former Foreigner frontman Lou Gramm and former Jefferson Starship lead singer Mickey Thomas.
The day before their performance at Thunder Valley, it was announced that Gramm would not be performing for the remaining tour due to acute laryngitis, so Gramm was not in attendance.
As the concert kicked off with Money and Thomas taking the stage, the audience immediately started chanting, "Lou! Lou! Lou!" Money responded by explaining the situation and said they had added a couple of songs to their setlist to make up for the missing Gramm. This was followed by more than a few polite boos "" is there really such a thing as a polite boo?
Money exited stage left while Thomas started singing "Jane." Thomas wore a striped shirt with a loosely worn red Christmas tie, while he banged out "Sara," "We Built This City," "Nothings Going to Stop Us Now." Thomas ended his set with "It's Christmas Time Pretty Baby," singing in the style of Elvis Presley.
The 62-year-old Thomas' vocals really stood out throughout his set, sounding just as good as he did all those years ago, in particular when he sang Annie Lennox's "Winter Wonderland."
Backing Thomas was Money's regular crew consisting of longtime band members Tommy Girvin (lead guitar) and Glenn Symmonds (drummer), with more recent additions Lee Beverly (bass) and Chris Groves (keyboards).
Following Thomas, Money came out singing "Baby Hold On" and "I Wanna Go Back." As Money sang, he shuffled back and forth across the stage and even pulled out the saxophone to show everyone he can still play.
Rounding out the show, Money and Thomas took the stage together singing "Jingle Bell Rock" and a rocking version of "Jingle Bells." For their encore they performed John Lennon's "Happy Xmas (War Is Over)."
While Money's vocals were not as pristine as Thomas', he made up for it with his overall stage presence, sense of humor and kindness toward the audience, reaching out to shake hands with a few people in the front row.
Offstage, Money is extremely generous and cordial to all those around him, introducing himself to anyone standing near. His generosity doesn't stop there.
Money is a strong supporter of the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation and the Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund, which helps support families of military personnel lost in service to our nation and for severely wounded service members and veterans.
Money is hoping fans will help bring some holiday cheer to heroic members of the armed forces by going to eddiemoney.com and purchasing his single "One More Soldier Coming Home." All the proceeds will go to the Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund.
The Jingle Bell Rock tour was originally started by Money. This past summer, Money performed at a benefit in a Los Angeles club where Gramm and Thomas also appeared. After some discussion they decided to work with Money and tour with him in the Jingle Bell Rock tour.
While this was Money's show and he was the headliner, Gramm's absence was a big disappointment for many of the fans in the audience. Especially after Foreigner just came through the area a couple of months ago with their new frontman Kelly Hansen leading the charge. Hansen did an awesome job and put on a high energy show "" check out my review. I for one, was hoping to see the real deal – maybe next year.
Yes, the audience booed after they realized Lou wasn't going to be there, but these diehard fans enjoyed the show nonetheless. It's these types of fans that keep the old-school bands going. And it's these types of bands that keep the old people going "" and a little help from Geritol.
Air Supply in Demand at Thunder Valley
Wow. What the hell happened out at Thunder Valley Casino Resort Friday night?
It seems soft rock group Air Supply, playing to a packed house of lovesick fans, actually came out and rocked the house.
I know. I still don't believe it, but it's all true! It was bedlam, I tell you.
Here I Am thinking Sweet Dreams. What are the Chances I would find myself in a Sanctuary where Me Like You can feel The Power of Love – Everywhere, only to have a real rock concert break out. Seriously!?
Air Supply started out innocently enough with "Even the Nights are Better," and then segueing into "Every Woman in the World."
OK so far, but as veteran performers Russell Hitchcock (lead singer) and Graham Russell (lead guitar) weaved their hits through the guise of soft rock, I should have noticed the younger band members standing at the ready. That should have been my first clue.
The newest members to the band could have been playing for Papa Roach the way they were attacking their instruments, running and jumping around the stage. This should have been my second clue.
Jonni Lightfoot (bass guitar), CJ Burton (drums), Amir Efrat (keyboards) and Aaron McLain (guitar), all kicked out some serious tunes.
As the band made their way through their repertoire, the crowd started to react more and more with every hit played, but that all changed when Russell went acoustic with their new song, "Everywhere." Just prior to the song, Russell requested that some audience members crowd down on the floor in front of him, having them sit on the floor.
While everyone was gathering around Russell, he explained how he enjoys sitting on his balcony at home and looking off into the mountains. He pointed to the spotlight, saying it represents the sun going down, and you all are the mountains.
"This song is about how love is all around us, and it's called "'Everywhere,'" he said.
Now I know you're asking yourself, how is this not soft rock? Well, it is, but it's really rocking in a Tesla/Eric Clapton unplugged kind of way.
But really the trick here is how Air Supply corralled a large portion of the audience to the very front of the stage and between the aisles. As soon as Russell was done with "Everywhere," the band struck up "The One that You Love," and Hitchcock headed out into the sea of madness, followed by Russell on guitar, neither of them missing a beat. That's when they begin working the crowd into a complete frenzy.
Hitchcock was handing out hugs and kisses as he made his way up one aisle and down another. Women were grabbing at him as his crew fought to keep them at bay. Once they made their way back onstage, it was too late for the audience. They were under Air Supply's spell, swaying to the music, with the periodic fan jumping up to grab Russell as he came close to the edge of the stage.
For their encore they played "Me Like You" and "All Out of Love." It was quite obvious the crowd was not ready to leave, and there could only have been a handful of people who left before the end of the show.
I hate to say it, but Air Supply is a master of entertainment. There, I said it.
I like Air Supply.
Even the Nights are Better
Every Woman in the World
Sweet Dreams
Here I Am
Power of Love
Everywhere -accoustical
The One That You Love
Lost in Love
Dance with Me
Making Love Out of Nothing at All
Me Like You
All Out of Love


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Future is growing ever closer – since the year 2000 turned out to be kind of a disappointment I gather that in 2010 we'll finally have household robots, Iron Sky and flying cars. But while we're waiting, here's a look back at the year 2008 for Energia.
The Iron Sky teaser was watched 1,131,240 times (that we know of).
What I found interesting was that only eleven movie trailers made it to the Viral Video Charts (weekly stats published in The Guardian). Part of this is propably explained by the popularity of Apple's trailer page, as the charts track videos on the big video sharing sites. However, it's pretty flattering that Iron Sky was one of the few movies that made it.
The others being Cloverfield, The Dark Knight, Indiana Jones, Vicky Cristina Barcelona, Twilight, Milk, X-Men: Origins, Dragonball, Quantum of Solace, Terminator: Salvation and the new Harry Potter. Apart from and some emo vampires we're in a pretty good company there – and the only non-american film.
We uploaded 47 new videos to YouTube. All in all our videos were watched 1,156,093 times. Star Wreck: In the Pirkinning got some 205,000 new viewers from YouTube.
The way YouTube works means that being popular helps new viewers to find us. However there's one thing where we could do better on YouTube – so go and subscribe to Energia's channel.
Our websites received about one million visitors. So not everyone who has watched our videos has ever visited our websites. Wreckamovie.com was opened for the general public and has got 30 film projects, one book project and 1304 registered users. The Iron Sky project alone has gotten nearly 900 shots for the tasks we've set up. Thanks guys, you're awesome.
Timo traveled total of 109,003 kilometers – that's nearly three times around the Earth – producing 9,867 kg of CO2 (according to Dopplr).


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SHADYSIDE - Megan Heagney struck out 13 and didn't allow a hit as Shadyside blanked Bridgeport, 10-0, in prep softball action Tuesday.
The Tigers (6-3) backed that effort with 11 hits, including three from Lindsey Dunn, who drove in four runs. Hayley Holenka doubled, tripled, and drove in three, while Sarah Dierkes singled twice and had two RBI. Angelina McKeever added two hits and an RBI.


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With home prices in America lower than they've been in 10 years, it's definitely safe to say that 2012 is a perfect year to buy a home.
Thirteen cities in America experienced a drop in home prices from the previous year. Of those 13 cities, five saw their average home prices fall to new record lows including:
- Atlanta
- Cleveland
- Chicago
- New York
- Portland
Only four states in the entire country experienced an increase in their average home prices over the last year. Whereas Phoenix saw the largest rise in property value, with home prices up 6.1 % from the previous year, three other cities also saw an increase in home prices including:
- Dallas
- Denver
- Miami
Yet, the home prices in these rebounding American markets pale in comparison to some of the most expensive homes around the world.
While entertainer Mariah Carey's $125,000,000 California mansion represents America on the list of "20 of the world's most expensive homes," there are homes on this list from ritzy regions all over world.
Here's a cool illustration from Daily Infographic detailing the price and location of 20 of the most expensive homes in the world. Check it out!
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Incumbent reps win reelection
Republican incumbents fended off their Democratic challengers in Susquehanna County to gain election night district wins.
Nearly 70 percent of registered Susquehanna County voters turned out to the polls in the Nov. 6 General Election, casting 18,152 ballots.
Congressman Tom Marino (R-PA10th), State Senator Gene Yaw (R-23rd) and State House Representative Sandra Major (R-111th) all won re-election to their seats. House
Marino picked up a win for his second term over challenger Phil Scallo, 165,992 to 87,449, for the U.S. House Seat – a 30-plus percentage point win for the GOP candidate.
In Susquehanna County, Marino garnered 11,646 votes while Scallo picked up 5,853.
The 10th district covers all of Susquehanna County.
Yaw posted his victory over challenger Luana Cleveland by nearly 40 percentage points.
Overall, 23rd district voters cast 65,464 votes for Yaw to Cleveland's 28,416.
In Susquehanna County, Yaw collected 6,893 ballots and 3,133 votes were cast for Cleveland.
The district includes parts of Susquehanna and Union counties and all of Bradford, Lycoming and Sullivan counties.
In the Susquehanna County, the 23rd State Senate District includes the townships of Apolacon, Auburn, Bridgewater, Brooklyn Choconut, Dimock, Forest Lake, Franklin, Great Bend, Jessup, Liberty, Middletown, New Milford, Rush and Silver Lake; as well as the boroughs of Friendsville, Great Bend, Hallstead, Little Meadows, Montrose and New Milford.
Rep. Sandra Major was elected to a 10th term as the state representatative for the 111th District, besting democratic challenger Jeffrey Dahlander by a 40-point margin.
Major posted 16,762 throughout the district to Dahlander's 6,917. The 111th district includes parts of Susquehanna, Wayne and Wyoming counties.
In Susquehanna County, Major collected 9,878 votes to Dahlander's 4,094.
House Rep. Tina Pickett (R) was unopposed for the 110th district seat, posting 18,811 votes in the district with 2,701 of those from Susquehanna County.
House Rep. Sid Kavulich,(D-114th) also ran unopposed. Forest City is the only Susquehanna County municipality included in the 114th district. He garnered 538 of the borough's votes and 24,478 district-wide votes.
Statewide races
Republicans earned the nod from Susquehanna County voters in statewide races but did not carry the win.
For the U.S. Senate, democratic incumbent Bob Casey Jr. (2,921,798) fended off a challenge by GOP candidate Tom Smith (2,430,995) and Libertarian Rayburn Douglas (93,500).
Susquehanna County voters chose Smith over Casey, 10-514 – 7,048. Douglas posted 379 votes in the county.
In the Attorney General's race, democrat Kathleen Kane earned 3,027,541 votes to republican David Freed's 2,241,524 and libertarian Marakay Rogers' 124,395.
But Freed took Susquehanna County with 9,157 votes while Kane posted 7,959; and libertarian candidate Marakay Rogers received 597.
Democrat Eugene DePasquale bested republican John Maher for the position of Auditor General in the state, 2,643,072 – 2,469,766; Libertarian Betsy Summers posted 203,406 votes.
But in Susquehanna County, Maher received 10,505 votes to DePasquale's 5,793 and Summers' 1,163.
State Treasurer Robert McCord held off republican challenger Diana Irey Vaughan, 2,782,891 – 2,330,049. Libertarian candidate Patricia Fryman garnered 183,123 votes.
In Susquehanna County, Vaughan (10,142) bested McCord (6,261) and Fryman (970).
Presidential race
President Barack Obama held on to take the Pennsylvania win – and its 20 electoral college votes – over Republican challenger Mitt Romney.
But Susquehanna County remained in GOP territory, with Romney garnering 10,735 votes over Obama's 6,891.
Third party candidates, Jill Stein (Green Party) collected 105 Susquehanna County votes; and Gary Johnson (Libertarian Party) earned 199 votes.


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The annual NYC WINTER JAZZFEST is taking place at FIVE venues this year, over TWO nights. On Saturday night, the festival is also taking place at (Le) Poisson Rouge, at Kenny's Castaways, at Sullivan Hall, and at The Bitter End.
The 2011 NYC Winter Jazzfest will feature over 60 different jazz groups during the Arts Presenters (APAP) conference. Similar to past years the festival will provide an opportunity for artists to showcase in front of presenters, promoters, talent buyers, educators, musicians and avid fans. Over 5000 arts professionals will be in New York City for the annual Association of Performing Arts Presenters (APAP) conference from January 7-11. As there will be hundreds of showcases scheduled throughout the weekend around the city both at the Hilton Hotel and in alternative venues, Winter Jazzfest offers APAP conference attendees, and the general public, the opportunity to experience the best of today's new live jazz and experimental music in club venue settings. Once famed as the focal point of New York City's rich jazz and live music scene, Bleecker Street and the Village provide for an ideal festival experience with jazz and experimental music groups performing all night at five of the neighborhood's esteemed venues within close proximity of each other. On this night the 2011 NYC Winter Jazzfest will continue to redeem the rich jazz heritage of the Village and again will bring jazz fans back to Bleecker Street. The 2011 NYC Winter Jazzfest includes over 60 of today's most interesting jazz groups from New York, Brooklyn, Chicago, New Orleans, Philadelphia, France, Holland, Israel, Germany, Cape Verde, Mali, Cuba, Argentina, England and more.
Zinc Bar 2011 NYC Winter Jazzfest Saturday Artist Lineup
6:30pm: Jacky Terrasson
7:30pm: Sofia Rei Koutsovitis
8:30pm: Tineke Postma
9:30pm: Juan-Carlos Formell & Johnny's Dream Club
10:30pm: Marianni
11:30pm: Carmen Souza
12:30am: Sameer Gupta's Namaskar
1:30am: Jean-Michel Pilc / Francois Moutin / Ari Hoenig
2:30am: The InBetweens
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Foreign account reporting prior to 2013
Prior to 2013, if you had a financial interest in (or authority over) any foreign financial accounts or holdings whose combined total value exceeded $10,000 at any time during the tax year, you were required to file Form TD F 90-22.1: Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR) with the Department of Treasury. The form is filed separately from your tax return and is mailed to the Department of Treasury by June 30th of the following year.
For tax years prior to 2013, here's how to complete Form TD F 90-22.1:
- Open your 2012 (or earlier) tax return in TurboTax.
- Select Federal Taxes (Personal in the Home & Business edition),
- Click Other Tax Situations.
- At the bottom in the Other Tax Forms section, click Start/Update next to Miscellaneous Tax forms.
- Select Prepare a report on foreign bank and financial accounts and click Start/Update.
- Follow the on-screen instructions.
Foreign account reporting for 2013 and later
If you have any foreign accounts or trusts, you are required to disclose it in Part III of Schedule B.
You also may be required to file U. S. Treasury Department Form FinCEN 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR). This form replaces form TD F 90-22.1, is not available in TurboTax or from the IRS, and is not filed with your tax return.
FinCEN Form 114 must be obtained from the Bank Secrecy Act's Financial Crimes enforcement Network and filed electronically on their website.
For additional information, refer to these websites:
- IRS: Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR)
- IRS: Telephone Numbers for FBAR and Title 31 help
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Thank God for friends. We are on a fixed income, I also work but sometimes needs come up between paydays. Recently I needed some money until my payday. After desperate prayer I decide to put it before friends in my church. A number of people gave me what they could. I was able to get the needed amount. The Sunday after payday when I tried to repay the money no one would take the money. When the collection plate came around without thought I placed 30% of what I had in it. I pray that this problem doesn't come up again but we had a desperate illness at the time.
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Please pray for me I have been deverly backslidden for months now. I have fallen back into homosexuality, idolatry and many other wicked things. I have been living in willful sin and in the flesh and am under deep demonic bondage. I have been playing games with The LORD. He has been reaching out to me but I havent listened like a proud fool and harden my heart against Him. Right now it feels like its over for me. I have been caught up in the world and been double minded. He wants me to repent fast pray ands seek Him get into The word but I havent. I keep going back to the mud. I am depressed and alone. Please pray for my deliverance from homosexuality and any other demonic strongholds, for the The LORD to Heal my backsliding, for The LORD to open the flood gates of heaven and break open my heart like a walnut with Godly sorrow, brokeness, and humility. Please pray that I humble myself. Please pray for my repentance toward God and faith toward the Lord Jesus Christ. Please pray that all the temptations and schemes of the devil that are against me are confounded. Please pray for The LORD not to give up on me and for me to repent and to return to The LORD. I feel like giving up. I have so far fallen. Thanks and God bless you.
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