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Burma has had its doors open for a couple of years now and what better way to discover village life than on a relaxing cruise. The Irrawaddy River flows some 2000 km through the centre of the country and is Burma's most important commercial waterway. Its name is believed to derive from the Sanskrit word, meaning "elephant river". Enjoy a relaxing journey on the river between Mandalay and Bagan, passing rural villages and ancient temples while witnessing local life along the riverbanks. Or go on a true adventure to the little-visited Mergui Archipelago, made up of around 800 islands, it is an area home to the nomadic sea gypsies or Moken as they are known locally.
On an Explore Tailormade holiday we have a range of cruise options from one to four nights, with a choice of comfort levels to suit a variety of different budgets. Our Asia Regional Specialists will help you choose the right option for you:
Sea Gypsy – (Authentic)
The Sea Gypsy operates on either five or seven day itineraries which sail around the island visiting sea gypsy communities, deserted beaches, wonderful snorkel spots and tiny islets where you can kayak or trek through the mangroves. The Sea Gypsy has just five open-air gazebo areas which are transformed into spacious beds with mosquito nets for the evening. The boat has shared facilities with showers, a large sundeck and plenty of space in the shade for relaxing too.
Mergui Princess – (Comfort)
The Mergui Archipelago is located close to the border with Thailand in the south of the country and has not been open to visitors for very long. The untouched coasts, beaches and coves are an excellent place to go diving or snorkelling where a huge range of fish, rays, octopus and colourful coral can be found.
Stay on the Mergui Princess where you can kayak, explore the untouched islands or jump overboard for a refreshing swim. Operating on three to six day itineraries, the Mergui Princess offers air-conditioned twin cabin, an English speaking guide plus snorkel and kayak gear.
Alternatively, if you'd rather stay on dry land, the Myanmar Andaman Resort offers air-conditioned cottages and snorkelling trips.
Irrawaddy Princess II – (Authentic)
Operating on two or three day itineraries, the Irrawaddy Princess II cruises the Irrawaddy River, stopping to see Mingun Bell, Sagaing Hill temples and Yandapo Village along the way. The boat has three decks with 18 cabins located on both lower and upper decks. Cabins are all en suite, air-conditioned and decorated in a typical Burmese design with wood panelling and Asian-style soft furnishings. There is an air-conditioned dining room, a bar and spacious sun deck with open and shaded areas to relax on. In the evenings passengers can enjoy a traditional Burmese dance on the sundeck.
Paukan 2007 – (Comfort)
Paukan is the ancient name given to the area that we now call Bagan; this vessel of the same name was built in 2007 and can accommodate up to 55 passengers, plus a friendly crew of 30. The cabins and communal areas are decorated in a colonial style with modern facilities. There is a dining room on the main deck and on the lower deck there are massage rooms to help guests wind down after a day's sightseeing. On the sun deck there is a bar, lounge/movie room and a stage where passengers can enjoy cultural performances by the Mandalay Arts School (when available). The Paukan 2007 journeys from Mandalay to Bagan and reverse, on two day or three day itineraries stopping en route at Mingun Pagoda, Sagaing Hill and Yadapo Village, known for its handmade terracotta pots.
Amara – (Comfort)
The Amara is a teak wood cruiser built in a traditional Burmese style. It is 30 m long, accommodating up to 14 passengers in just seven cabins. With a small number of guests on board the Amara provides an exclusive and intimate cruising experience. Cabins are all en suite and the communal areas include a bar, restaurant and sundeck to enjoy the views from. The Amara offers three or four day cruises along the Irrawaddy River between Mandalay and Bagan, stopping en route at Mingun Pagoda, the peaceful temples at Sagaing Hill and Yandapo Village – where a treaty was signed between the British and Burmese in 1826.
Paukan 2012 – (Indulge)
The Paukan 2012, smaller than the Paukan 2007 is the most recent addition to the fleet. The décor on the teak wood boat is modern and elegant with a touch of Burmese design through traditional motifs, wooden figures, fabrics and paintings. The boat has 16 twin or double en suite cabins, plus two premier cabins on the upper deck, leading out to a private balcony. There is a dining room, bar, relaxing air-conditioned lounge and a shaded sun deck. The Paukan 2012 journeys from Mandalay to Bagan on two day or three day itineraries.
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Haloperidol vs. Risperidone in the Treatment of Aggression in Psychotic Inmates
This study has been terminated.
University of Connecticut
Janssen Pharmaceutica N.V., Belgium
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Last updated: October 12, 2006
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This study examines the efficacy of haldol versus risperdal in the treatment of aggression in psychotic prison inmates. It is hypothsized that risperdal will be more effective in decreasing aggression than haldol.
|Psychosis Aggression
|Drug: risperidone
|Study Type:
|Study Design:
|Allocation: Randomized
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: Double
Primary Purpose: Treatment
|Official Title:
|Efficacy of Risperidone Versus Haloperidol in the Treatment of Aggression and Hostility in Psychotic Inmates
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MedlinePlus related topics: Mental Disorders Psychotic Disorders
Drug Information available for: Haloperidol Haloperidol decanoate RisperidoneU.S. FDA Resources
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|Ages Eligible for Study:
|18 Years and older (Adult, Senior)
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Inclusion Criteria:age 18 or over, psychotic disorder diagnosed on SCID, inmate at correctional facility for at least 2 weeks -
Exclusion Criteria: active withdrawal from substances of abuse, non-psychotic individuals, pregnant women, people unable to give informed consent, patients on mood stabilizers
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|University of connecticut health center
|Farmington, Connecticut, United States, 06030
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Tranquilizing Agents
Central Nervous System Depressants
Psychotropic Drugs
Dopamine Antagonists
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Autonomic Agents
Peripheral Nervous System Agents
Gastrointestinal Agents
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Pregnancy: A Cure For My Bipolar Disorder
I started having symptoms of bipolar disorder when I was a child. To my grandparents who raised me, they thought I was just a independent and difficult child. Looking back, the signs were pretty clear. My symptoms progressed over time, getting worse and more noticeable. My depressions were longer, deeper and more debilitating and my manic phases were down right unbearable for others to be around. I always call myself "A butterfly on crack" when I am manic, as it is the only way I can explain how I feel when it happens to me
When I became pregnant with my son unexpectedly, the first trimester was rough for my mood. I imagine anyone would have been nervous to have a child unexpectedly when they are 20. However, something very interesting happened to me during the pregnancies of both of my children. My depression? None. My mania? Nonexistent. I had ever been more reasonable in my life. And I was not medicated.
You always hear horror stories about pregnant women having severe depressions or emotional breakdowns when pregnant, but not me. I felt so stable. I felt…good. When my husband found out I was pregnant it scared him to death because he assumed my mental states would get worse. If kids didn't cost so much, it may be worth while to be pregnant all the time for me.
It was and is completely explainable to me. I admit, I am not a scientist and do not have the slightest clue on how brain chemistry works but I imagine that the increase in serotonin in my brain during pregnancy was just like taking my "happy pills". Apparently to people with normal brain chemistry, that can make you a little whacky. And in that way, would this not be a fool proof way to test people for bipolar disorder?
If you gave people with suspected Bipolar Disorder HCG hormones to mimic pregnancy, could we not analyze their mood patterns to prove an imbalance in serotonin levels, thus, proving an actual case of bipolar disorder? So to all of the scientists and psychiatrists…is this something that could be possible? And, to all of the women out there with mental illness. Did pregnancy make your condition worse or better?
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Foster, H. (2014). Pregnancy: A Cure For My Bipolar Disorder. Psych Central. Retrieved on September 20, 2017, from https://blogs.psychcentral.com/mental-momma/2014/06/pregnancy-a-cure-for-my-bipolar-disorder/


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Foo Fighters Win Best Rock Album, Best Rock Song + More 2012 Grammy Awards
So far at tonight's 2012 Grammy Awards, Foo Fighters have taken home four awards, bringing their all-time Grammy wins from six to 10. During the pre-telecast ceremony, the band won for Best Long Form Music Video, Best Hard Rock / Metal Performance, Best Rock Song and Best Rock Album.
Drummer Vinny Appice Says Black Sabbath Invite Would Be 'A Hard Thing To Say No To'
We recently had the pleasure of interviewing former Black Sabbath / Dio / Heaven and Hell drummer and current Kill Devil Hill stickman Vinny Appice. One of the topics we discussed with Appice was the current drama surrounding original Black Sabbath drummer Bill Ward's threat to drop out of the band's reunion and the rest of Sabbath's decision to continue without him.
Anthrax, Testament and Death Angel Thrash Through New York City
Last night, Feb. 8, in New York City, Anthrax, Testament and Death Angel closed out their awesome thrash trek at the Best Buy Theater in Times Square. This tour was truly a thrashers paradise, bringing together a lineup of legendary acts which for many can rival the excitement for a 'Big 4′ show.
Megadeth, Dream Theater, Mastodon Members Excited for Grammy Awards
As the Grammy Awards are quickly approaching this Sunday (Feb. 12), the nominees for the 'Best Hard Rock / Metal Performance' category are readying their tuxedos and preparing their speeches. Foo Fighters, Dream Theater, Mastodon, Megadeth and Sum 41 are all nominated for the precious prize and have been sharing their excitement with a cluster of new quotes.
Puddle of Mudd Frontman's Wife Attempts to Throw Out Prenup During Divorce Proceedings
Puddle of Mudd frontman Wes Scantlin has recently been going through divorce proceedings with his wife Jessica Nicole Scantlin, but the soon-to-be ex-wife has taken the divorce to the next level. Despite having signed a prenuptial agreement, Jessica Scantlin is attempting to get the prenup thrown out.
Metallica, Iron Maiden, Motorhead Members to Appear on 'That Metal Show' Season 10
VH1 Classic's 'That Metal Show' starring Eddie Trunk, Jim Florentine and Don Jamieson has just been picked up for its 10th season. The most successful metal show since the iconic 'Headbangers Ball,' 'That Metal Show' boasts an all-star lineup of guests for their 10th season, including Iron Maiden guitarist Adrian Smith, Metallica's Lars Ulrich and Motorhead frontman Lemmy Kilmister.
Killing Joke Ready New Album '2012,' Release New Track 'Rapture'
Awesome news for Killing Joke fans. The original lineup of the band is set to release its next album '2012′ on April 2. Formed in 1978, Killing Joke have inspired and influenced an incredible amount of bands such as Soundgarden, Foo Fighters and Nirvana.
Metallica Headlining Orion Music + More Festival in Atlantic City, New Jersey
Metallica just officially announced that they will be headlining the 2012 Orion Music + More Festival. The two-day fest of rocking musical evenings will be held on June 23 and 24 in Atlantic City, N.J. Along with Metallica, who will be headlining both nights, bands featured on the eclectic lineup include Arctic Monkeys, Modest Mouse and Avenged Sevenfold.
Testament Reveal In-Depth Concepts for Upcoming Album
Thrash titans Testament recently unveiled some in-depth info about their next studio album. Decibel had the chance to interview one of the biggest voices in metal, Testament's Chuck Billy, about the band's upcoming album 'The Dark Roots of Earth' and the lyrical concepts that will be found within.
Black Sabbath Continuing New Album and Tour Plans Without Drummer Bill Ward
We reported yesterday (Feb. 2) that original Black Sabbath drummer Bill Ward threatened to withdraw from the band's reunion, looks they'll move on without Bill.
Slayer Axeman Kerry King on Upcoming Album and Guitarist Jeff Hanneman's Health
Slayer guitarist Kerry King has revealed detailed plans for the band's upcoming album.
Korn Bring the Noise to 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!'
When it comes to late-night talk shows, it seems like 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' is the program to catch great acts performing. From Megadeth to Slipknot to Judas Priest, the 'Kimmel' show has had some major talent on its stage. Last night, Korn performed 'Narcissistic Cannibal' and 'Get Up!' on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!'


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When you're part of a well-oiled collective like SMKA, standing alone aside from the brand isn't easy. Yet, 808 Blake does just that with his first instrumental project, titled 808 Blake's Love Child.
Using a concise palette of ten tracks, the baritone of the Atlanta-based production crew touts his skill using a plethora of different vibes, that come together for a multidimensional ride of highs and speaker-shaking lows. Certain tracks are tough ("Purple Dream") and others are laid back ("Crumbling"), while tracks like "Floating" and "Cycles" just blend both styles in one – showing how cohesive Blake's beats are across the board.
Nothing over the top here. Just a very solid project from a budding producer who clearly warrants some shine of his own.


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Apache 2 Reverse Proxy : Error 403: Serving contents of JSP files is not allowed
First of all this is my first post but certainly not the first time I have found solutions on here, so thanks to all for your help.
Here's my problem:
I have 2 Apache 2.0 servers running as a reverse proxy servers, one one each side of firewall. They run seamlessly, allowing us to use the same URL inside and outside the company.
I have a new server I need to access:
and I would like the users to use:
It seems to work, except I get the following error:
Error 403: Serving contents of JSP files is not allowed.
I also have another server which translates from port 80 to 8080 and that works so the problem is not there.
Have I forgotten to load a module or something? Help greatly appreciated.
Well one problem I managed to solve is that I included the /default.jsp in the ProxyPass and ProxyPassReverse statements. :rolleyes:
This leaves me with the following situation:
ProxyPass / host.domain.com:9080/dir/dir/
lets me enter:
and he redirects me to the right page BUT the URL has changed and includes the full internal URL
If I then reenter the http://host.domain.com it works, but when cache is cleared it does the same again.
Question, is there a problem proxying directories after the port, such as :9080/dir/dir
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Have you seen Flotzam? It's a fun mash-up that Karsten and Tim put together that aggregates a bunch of different data sources: Twitter, Facebook, Flickr, Digg, YouTube and indeed any general RSS feed. You can install it either as an application or a screen saver, and it's a nice way to see what's going on out there on the "tubes". Karsten has coined the term panopticon to describe it (from the Greek, meaning all seeing); to me, this feels like it has the potential to form the first step of a project to build the ultimate, pluggable, modular social networking client.
Being a WPF application, Flotzam can be easily restyled. From the enter/exit transitions for new items to the overall visual look and feel of the Flotzam interface, you can do almost anything you want just by tweaking the XAML mark-up. And with MIX08 selling out quickly (hope you've registered), the team thought it would be fun to put together a little contest that gives you the chance to experiment with WPF by creating your own custom themes. We'll use the best entries at MIX, both on the keynote screens and on all the PCs around the show; Karsten hopes that walking around the show will be like visiting some kind of art installation with all these different skins appearing.
Entering the contest is easy: everything you need to know can be found on the visitmix site. We've even got screencasts available to show you exactly how to use Blend to do the customization. Let your inner artist out - show us what you're capable of!


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T-Bear – Like I'm Spose To Do [Video]
Calgary, AB – T-Bear just dropped visuals for his track "Like I'm Suppose To Do" off Something For The People. This is the first video to drop off the latest mixtape of this Halifax-raised, Calgary-based MC. It embodies everything that the big Teddy Bear is all about – drinking, rapping, partying, drinking some more, and getting goofy. The video also includes footage from T-Bear's 10 at 10 performance at Commonwealth Bar & Stage on Jan. 8.
The video was made by Jackpot Photo and Rastapharoah Productions, and edited by Jackpot Photo. The beat on the track was made by Vybe Beatz and produced by Homegrown. Check it out below and make sure you cop a listen to Something For The People over here.
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The December to remember is coming to a close, and the Winnipeg Jets have one more chance to make it even more memorable.
The Jets will battle the Toronto Maple Leafs in Winnipeg's annual New Year's Eve game on Saturday night at MTS Centre. The Jets and Leafs have identical records (18-14-5), and they're tied for sixth spot in the Eastern Conference.
Add it all up, and it should be quite the atmosphere at the downtown arena.
"It's a very big game for both teams," Leafs captain Dion Phaneuf said. "The standings are so tight. I know it. You guys know it. Everyone outside of the rink knows how big points are. When the standings are so tight and you're playing a conference game, the points are even bigger.
"We're expecting a real big push from them. They're going to come hard. They play very hard in this building. It's our first time in here. We've heard that it's loud. From playing here back with the world junior team, I experienced how loud the fans are here. They've got great hockey fans, and we're expecting a loud building."
The Jets, who are looking for their third straight win, are 8-2-1 at home in December, which has allowed them to move into a playoff position. January won't be as kind, as nine of their 13 games are on the road.
"I'm happy where we're at right now," Jets head coach Claude Noel said. "We're in a good place. It would be really good to finish 2011 with a win. That would be good for us. We get a day off tomorrow and we have a couple days of practice. We haven't seen too much of that lately. There's a lot of good things coming here. It would be really good to win tonight and really have a good couple days. It would be good for us, because we go off on the road for seven or eight days."
Centre Jim Slater (ribs) and defenceman Randy Jones (upper body) will be game-time decisions for Saturday's contest. Jones has been taken off the injured reserve list, and Winnipeg is expected to put centre Bryan Little (foot) on IR retroactively later on Saturday afternoon to make room for Jones.
"It does feel better," Slater said of his injury that caused him to miss Thursday's 1-0 win over the L.A. Kings. "I'm still not 100%, but sometimes you gotta go on with it. It feels good in pretty much every hockey situation."
Ondrej Pavelec will get the start between the pipes for the Jets, and he will be going head to head with Morweena, Man., product James Reimer. Pavelec realizes the importance of Saturday's calendar year-ender.
"It's a tough month in front of us and we need every point, so it's a big game for us," Pavelec said. "We need this win before we go on the road."
Noel is looking forward to the game itself.
"Here in Winnipeg, the New Year's Eve game is usually a staple," he said. "People plan around it, so there should be some excitement. Plus you play another Canadian team. That makes it pretty enjoyable."
— With files from Ken Wiebe and Ted Wyman
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Ah yes! It's finally fall. Which means…..FALL AND WINTER FOOD! We found this awesome list of our favorite seasonal foods!
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|Trad, 4 pitches, 375'
|YDS: 5.12a French: 7a+ Ewbanks: 25 UIAA: VIII+ ZA: 25 British: E5 6a [details]
|Ray Ringle, John Steiger, 1983. 2nd pitch dir: Jim Waugh, Eric Rhicard , 1988
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By 1Eric Rhicard
Sep 30, 2011
Geir Hundal with help from friends and hardware donated by ASCA has replaced the old fixed pins and old anchors with new stainless steel bolts and hangers. Can't wait to get on it again.
Thanks ASCA and Geir.
By Geir
From: Tucson, AZ
Sep 30, 2011
rating: 5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a
Thanks Eric!!
Eric actually helped get the gear by making arrangements with the ASCA. Additionally he provided a lot of guidance and labor to get this done. Dave Merin also helped replace hardware and was the person who got me psyched about the route to begin with. Thanks Eric and Dave for helping make this happen!!
This is a fantastic route. It has challenging climbing up great features, sound rock, and great exposure. Don't miss this one if you enjoy hard adventure routes.
By jbak
Oct 1, 2011
|David, Geir, Eric... thanks... you've done a great service. Sounds like a lot of work.
By 1Eric Rhicard
Oct 16, 2011
It has been 23 years since I climbed this route in 1988. Wow. Back then I didn't appreciate what an impressive line John and Ray did. I do now. First second and third pitches are stellar with good pro. The traverse to the anchors at the end of the third pitch can cost you the redpoint and seems as hard as any other moves on the climb.
A #4 Camalot is nice to have for the first pitch just after the second bolt. A rack of doubles to 00 cams We used two stoppers a fat one and a finger sized one left by Geir on the third. No #3 camalot needed.
We did the direct and I would suggest you traverse right on a good green camalot in a horizontal rather than moving up to clip the bolt used on the original route. It can be done going that way but it is harder. The last pitch takes away from the overall experience. Safe tenuous moves lead to a long traverse right with grainy rock, a bad stopper and a committing move to reach easier ground. A whipper might lead to a meeting with your belayer. This is a true test piece for the AZ badass.
An old #4 Camalot or an old 3-1/2 is nice to have for the first pitch just after the second bolt. A rack of doubles to 00 cams We used two stoppers a fat one and a finger sized one left by Geir on the third. No #3 camalot needed.
By Austin Sobotka
From: Tucson, AZ
Jul 14, 2015
Rain quarantined us to the North face of Neptune today. So, After Arc of a Diver (which is awesome) we decided to get on the first pitch of Ma'adim. It's quite a bit harder than its neighbor, which is supposedly .11c. Assuming an accurate grade on Arc, the first pitch of Ma'adim seems to deserve a solid .11d. If the rest of the route is as good as its first pitch this might just be the best trad line on the mountain! I guess I'll have to come back to find out.
As for gear: I had a single rack and some stoppers. It definitely would have been nice to have a second #2 and a few more finger-sized pieces. Be sure to bring stoppers though, as nice, clean constrictions abound.


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I just finished and a happy to see this thread! I really enjoyed it, I thought that the first half, although it did have a few wordy places, was extremely suspenseful and well done. While the second half moved slower, I enjoyed it also and it was actually kind of nice to be able to relax! I stayed up till three a couple of nights I was so enthralled.
I like the way that he portrayed the women. Obviously he was writing in the romantic period and Laura fulfilled that ideal, but Marian was portrayed the way she was as part of Collins mission of social reform. He wanted to show that women didn't need to be just passive and submissive and that they were capable of much more.
I am now looking forward to reading the Moonstone, I am a detective novel junkie and I have never read it. According to Dorothy Sayers, it is the best of them all (and she is definitely one of the best writers herself, so she should know!)
On a side note, Collins and Dickens were friends and I think it likely that Collins inspired Dickens to try his hand at mystery and that was the genesis of Edwin Drood.
I don't think that Fosco broke his word to Hartwright, and I don't think that Hartwright had a lot of choice but to trust him, also since Fosco was enamoured of Marian that may have influenced him. Incidentally, when Fosco promised Perceval that he wouldn't try and find out his secret he apparently kept that promise also.
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Monthly Forum: MAGIC, MATH & SKEPTICISM
Center for Inquiry – Long Island is pleased to announce an upcoming event featuring 13-year-old math prodigy Ethan Brown and prominent podcaster Christopher J. Brown. The show includes a short presentation about the natural pairing of skepticism and curiosity and a performance of magic and amazing feats of mathematics.
Ethan has performed his "Mathemagics" show for audiences across America, including recent performances at Gathering 4 Gardner, the World Science Festival, TEDx, and the Northeast Conference for Science and Skepticism (NECSS).
Christopher J. Brown is the host of the popular podcast "Meet the Skeptics," featuring prominent scientists and skeptics. Recent interviews include James "The Amazing" Randi; Eugenie Scott, director of the National Center for Science Education, and Michael Shermer.
Center for Inquiry is a global non-profit organization dedicated to science, reason, and secular values. CFI–Long Island provides monthly educational forums on science, skepticism, ethics and technology, as well as community outreach and social networking opportunities.
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A new website set up by Rep. Mary Franson, R-Alexandria, to promote her bill to block unionization and paid for by her campaign committee may violate state campaign finance laws.
The site touts Franson's Family Freedom Act, which would block unionization of self-employed individuals. The legislation stems from Gov. Mark Dayton's earlier effort to unionize in-home child daycare providers who get subsidies from the state.
Local labor groups pushed the idea. This coming legislative session, workers who provide home care to the elderly and disabled want the Legislature to pass a bill that would allow them to unionize, and the Service Employees International Union is backing the effort.
"While a battle was won in 2012 the war on families continue," Franson's website says. "AFSCME and SEIU are now gearing up to unionize moms and also unionize family who receive state dollars to take care of their vulnerable family member."
But the website is paid for by Franson's campaign committee, Patriots for Mary Franson.
Minnesota Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Board Executive Director Gary Goldsmith says the website amounts to a lobbying activity because it asks people to sign a petition and contact Dayton to discourage him from unionizing daycare and in-home care workers.
"Under chapter 10A, it's my opinion that there's nothing that would permit that kind of use of campaign money," Goldsmith said, citing state law that outlines what campaign funds can and cannot be used for.
In response to MPR's inquiry, Franson said it was a "simple oversight." And though she's not convinced that her site violates campaign finance law, she's having her web developer change the website's language.
"It's going to say something to the effect of 'If you support my legislation, sign the petition,'" she said.
Here are a few screen shots of Franson's website, prior to the changes she mentioned.
UPDATE: Franson's site has already been updated. Now it reads:
"According to Minnesota Campaign Finance Law I can't run a "petition" so instead of calling it a "Petition" I am asking you to sign up for "updates" on my legislation and "updates" on what the Governor and his union political allies are up to. Again it's not a "petition" it's an "update" – There that should satisfy the bureaucrats in St. Paul.
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SAITAMA – National team manager Alberto Zaccheroni believes Japan can live with any team in the world after scoring nine goals without reply in its opening two games of the final round of qualifiers for the 2014 World Cup.
The Asian champions followed up last weekend's 3-0 win over Oman with a 6-0 demolition of Jordan on Friday, taking a 4-0 lead before halftime at Saitama Stadium and playing some of the most fluent, incisive soccer the national team has ever seen.
Japan now heads to Brisbane to take on Australia on Tuesday in what looks on paper to be the toughest assignment in a five-team group that also includes Iraq, but Zaccheroni has more than enough reason to believe his team is equal to the task.
"I do have information about Australia, but I haven't had the time to digest this game yet and my mind is still on what I have just seen," the Italian said after Friday's match. "But if we keep on playing like we have over the past two games, with such a high rhythm and precision, we have shown that we can play anyone, not just Australia.
"Of course just because the first two games have gone well, that doesn't mean the third one will too. But we have played the kind of football we have been aiming for and we have been getting results, so I'm hopeful for success against Australia as well. I think we are bringing the best out of the players and the shape of the team is there."
Keisuke Honda scored a hat trick in Friday's rout — his first in national team colors — with Ryoichi Maeda, Yuzo Kurihara and soon-to-be Manchester United forward Shinji Kagawa also getting on the scoresheet with one goal each. Honda has made a big impact after missing the entire third qualifying round through injury, but already his manager is cracking the whip.
"Honda missed about 10 months, so I want him to make up for missing all those games," said Zaccheroni. "I don't want him to be satisfied with scoring three goals tonight. I want him to want to score more."
Australia drew 0-0 with Oman in Friday's other game, giving Japan a five-point advantage already over each of its Group B rivals with only two rounds of the competition played.
"We did very well to go two goals ahead so early," said Zaccheroni.
"A lot of teams would have slowed down in that situation, but we kept going looking for more goals. That was very satisfying."


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How Long Before the Media Is Back in the Tank for Obama?
Peter Wehner writing in the Weekly Standard magazine:
Some conservatives think that the elite media are finally turning on Barack Obama and his administration.
The argument goes like this: The trio of scandals that have burst forth in the last couple of weeks--the events before, during, and after the deadly attack on the diplomatic outpost in Benghazi; the IRS's targeting of conservative groups; and especially the Department of Justice's secret subpoenas of Associated Press phone records and targeting of Fox News reporter James Rosen as a potential co-conspirator in a leak investigation--will mark an inflection point. From here on out, journalists will apply far more scrutiny to President Obama. His free ride is over.
Don't believe it.
In saying this, we don't mean to suggest that journalists won't ask tough questions or say critical things about the administration from time to time. But sooner or later they will--with a few impressive exceptions--revert to their ways. We are, after all, dealing with deeply ingrained habits and ideological commitments.
Take the New York Times. On May 17, in a story about how President Obama is trying to move beyond his current problems, the Times declared, "In the last few days, the administration appears to have stopped the bleeding. The release of internal e-mails on Benghazi largely confirmed the White House's account."
Except it did no such thing. The White House's account was that neither it nor the State Department made any substantive changes to the talking points related to the Benghazi attacks. We have irrefutable evidence--actual documents--that they did. The White House's account was that a YouTube video critical of Muhammad sparked a spontaneous assault on the American diplomatic outpost in Benghazi. Except this is a fabrication.
Journalists have been more critical of the administration in the IRS and Justice Department-press stories. But even there the criticisms of the president and his top advisers have been relatively restrained. And certainly the intensity of the coverage has been far less than if this were occurring under a Republican president.
The state of journalism and the media business in general is actually working in favor of expansive coverage of the scandals. While the relatively uninteresting business of covering politics and government day to day may play into the obvious biases of the media relating to how they cover the administration, when it comes to scandals -- especially those that touch directly on the interests of the press as with the AP story -- competition drives the intensity of coverage.


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Marimekko's bold colors bloom again
Published 4:00 am, Wednesday, March 27, 2002
Poppies on steroids. Dots the size of grapefruit. Geometrics paired in orange and shocking pink, chartreuse and yellow.
How mid-century. How mod. How ultimately over.
And yet, how hot again -- those bold, brash prints of Marimekko -- the company that begot a million throw pillows, duvet covers and silk-screened fabric on stretchers that hung as art in countless '60s living rooms and dental offices.
Crate & Barrel's latest sale catalog features a stack of Marimekko scarlet- flowered cushions on the cover, and its store windows are abloom with the company's hyper-cheery housewares.
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The Finnish design firm was born in 1951 in the bleak aftermath of World War II, out of an inherited oilcloth factory. Within years of its founding, Marimekko -- which translates to "Mari's dress" -- became known for its bold, colorful fabric, home accessories, and fashions for men, women and children, from T-shirts and galoshes to high-style suits.
Julia Child covered her kitchen table in yellow and white Marimekko stripes.
In 1960, the late Jackie Kennedy bought seven of the first 100 Marimekko shifts sold in this country. And over the past half-century, sofas, walls and windows from Takoma Park to Tokyo have been decorated with Marimekko textiles and domestic objects.
After a couple of tough decades -- which included the 1979 death of founder Armi Ratjia and the firm's eventual purchase by a Finnish conglomerate -- Marimekko, under new ownership, is reasserting its place in the pantheon of global design.
"It's very high up on the list," said Paola Antonelli, curator of architecture and design at New York's Museum of Modern Art. "Marimekko represents the best of Scandinavian design and -- more than that -- Scandinavian material culture, because it's really about comfort.
"Since the quality is there, boom! It explodes. It's a very immediate and instinctive and understandable kind of beauty. There is no need for an explanation when you buy those big polka dots."
Marimekko was first imported to America in 1959 by architect Benjamin Thompson, founder of the pioneering emporium Design Research in Cambridge, Mass. "Pretty early, Ben's idea was to bring together everything you needed for your house. This wasn't a furniture store, it was a lifestyle store -- the first of its kind.
"He didn't believe in decorators or selling to the trade. His customers were people he designed houses for," said Jane Thompson, his wife, who continued as his architecture partner even after they lost the company in a 1970 hostile takeover. (Her husband is ailing and no longer gives interviews.)
Working closely with Marimekko designers on frequent trips to Finland, Ben Thompson helped develop prints with an "architectural intent," such as large stripes, which he'd hang like a banner as a room partition, his wife recalled.
"He pushed them along, more or less, as the design editor, and brought many things that were new to them to this country. They were selling throughout Scandinavia and Europe, but the United States was a big leap."
There was a market then for clean, brash design among "everybody who had new homes and needed furnishings. The sources were really small after the war, and the things brought from Europe fit into the new modern houses. Marimekko had this complete freshness and incredible color and quality as well as style, " said Jane Thompson, now an urban planner in Boston.
"I think it was part of what Design Research accomplished in the '50s and '60s, bringing international design to the United States and thereby influencing everybody on the American design scene."
But tastes change, and Marimekko passed its cultural high point: Fabric-on- frames came down from the living room wall, throw pillows were re-covered. The Finnish AmerGroup conglomerate, which also owned Wilson Sporting Goods and other companies, had higher priorities, and the company's presence on the American design scene began to fade.
Enter Kirsti Pakkanen, a retired Finnish public relations executive who took control of the company in 1991 and set about restoring its luster and global reach.
"Marimekko lives in the spirit of the current time and follows trends of the market," she said via e-mail. "But Marimekko products are not designed to represent top fashion . . . the design itself has to be long-lasting and timeless."
Nowhere is that more apparent than at Crate & Barrel, where old patterns in new colors and products are being heavily hyped this season.
The store started carrying Marimekko in 1967: bedding, clothing and clean, fresh textiles that hung as backdrops for furniture and housewares. By 1990, the store stopped selling Marimekko yard goods and clothing, but continued to use display fabric (which, at season's end, would be deeply discounted at Crate & Barrel outlets).
Even before Sept. 11, executives of the national chain felt an encore was in order.
"The retail climate was kind of poor in the spring, summer and fall," said company founder and CEO Gordon Segal. "We basically said, 'Wouldn't a whole reintroduction of Marimekko in many different forms and new colorful glassware and dinnerware be great?' . . . I think people needed happiness and color."
The reintroduction features original designs as well as new colors and products. Store shelves are now stacked with Marimekko towels, shower curtains,
cocktail napkins, plastic barware, umbrellas, cosmetic cases and tote bags.
Another sign of a resurgent Marimekko is near the Crate & Barrel's store on Madison Avenue in New York City. DelGreco Textiles sells both conventional fabric and weather-resistant material for outdoor furniture and umbrellas, but only to the decorating trade in New York and through design showrooms nationwide.
"We came up with Marimekko as an idea for outdoor cloth only because there was such a limitation. Everything [else] was stripey-stripey, and we wanted to do something more fun," said company owner Joe DelGreco. "When I thought of bright vibrant patterns, I thought of Marimekko."
That was in 1998, and "at the time there was a great resistance on their part to do anything retrospective. They said, 'We've been out of the market for a long time; we want to show America that we still do cutting-edge things. ' But the American memory market kept badgering Finland for old designs. Their 50th anniversary inspired them to reissue some of them," said DelGreco.
Recently, his staff -- responding to calls from people curious about the vintage textiles -- set up a retail Web site (www.marimekkofabric.com).
It nonetheless remains a niche brand, said DelGreco, no more than 15 percent of his fabric sales, because "it takes a very special eye, a very creative thinker to use it. Most of the world is afraid of it; and then you have the groupies. But it's a fabulous accent."
Fashionistas also have rediscovered it, said Jane Thompson. "Young designers are buying the fabric and making their own dresses, and suddenly everybody says, 'Wow, we've been wearing black and gray for 10 years, this is exactly what the world needed.' Suddenly, you could recognize its craft quality, its handmade quality and its enormous versatility and practicality."


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Beaumont, Texas Specialty retailer Conn's Inc. named president and COO Timothy L. Frank as the designated successor to CEO Thomas J. Frank, who is expected to retire in January.
Timothy Frank is Thomas Frank's son. Timothy Frank has been with the company in various roles since 1995.
Conn's also named Reymundo de la Fuente, Jr., as president of its credit division and David W. Trahan as president of its retail division. They had been executive VPs of their respective divisions.
Conn's also said its first-quarter earnings dropped 18% as the retailer took a charge related to securitized assets and expenses rose. Earnings for the quarter ended April 30 fell to $10.6 million from $12.9 million a year ago.
The first-quarter earnings results included a non-cash charge of $2 million to reduce the fair value of the company's interests in securitized assets. The 2007 results included a non-cash fair value increase of $100,000.
Quarterly revenue grew 6.5% to $218.6 million, from $205.3 million in the first quarter of 2007. Meanwhile, same-store sales rose 1% for the first quarter of fiscal 2009.


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Crime Stoppers February 24: Most Wanted
From Jefferson County Sheriff Mike Hale:
"I'm Jefferson County Sheriff Mike Hale with this week's Crime Stoppers Most Wanted. Rest assured, if you call Crime Stoppers, you remain anonymous.
We don't use caller ID, and we'll never trace the call. So if you know where we can find this week's suspects, Crime Stoppers needs to hear from you.
The{}first suspect is 41-year-old{}Hannah Goodwin. She's wanted for Failure to Appear for Robbery 3rd. Her last-known address is on 4A University Park in Montevallo.
We also need your help to find 26-year-old Corey Sanchez Howard. He's wanted for Failure to Appears for Robbery 1st, Trafficking Cocaine, Reckless Endangerment, Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substances, Possession of Marijuana 1st and Criminal Mischief 1st. He also has a probation violation on Receiving Stolen Property 1st and a new charge of Attempting to Elude. His last-known address is on the 6200 block of Owens Street in Birmingham.
If you've seen them, call Crime Stoppers now at 205-254-7777. And remember: It could mean a cash reward for you.
With Crime Stoppers, I'm Sheriff Mike Hale."
In addition to telephone tips, encrypted tips can be submitted online by going to www.crimestoppersmetroal.com and clicking on the "submit an online tip" link. Also, you can text 7777, along with your tip, to the word CRIMES.
If you provide information to Crime Stoppers, detectives will never ask for your name, and they will never see your phone number. Instead, you will be assigned a private code number. If your tip is the first to lead to an arrest, you then use the code number to claim a cash reward.
Crime Stoppers cannot call its tipsters to testify in court.
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20 Year Old LA Based Emmit Fenn Runs Global Spotify Charts For 8 Days
Los Angeles has seen some acts flourish over the last six months. From a varity of genres, we get a taste of something new. Something that cannot and will not go without a mention from us. Emmit Fenn is easily my favorite rising act out right now. He is sitting on some magic that I would say hits me in the feels more than Stephen's work does. That being said I am not ranking acts. I just happen to really connect with what Fenn is putting out and is about to release soon. After speaking with his manager Alec Udell he mentioned "Painting Greys" held the #1 spot on the Global Spotify Charts for 8 consecutive days. That in itself deserves 4 minutes of your time to stream this record. You can think me later.
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As a beginning 'smith, the most logical and practical process is to work for an existing gun shop and/or knowledgeable 'smith.
As a "general" gunsmith, you'll get a good selection of firearms to work with and to learn from. Working under an existing general 'smith, or even one who specializes is also a good way to go... you'll learn things you would never learn in the classroom.
Oddly, in most general gun shops that have a in house 'smith, much of what you will do is install sights, grips, accessories, detail strip and lubricate guns, repair range guns if they have a range... and inspect guns for safe function.
Until you develop a reputation, or do work for a known 'smith that trusts you, no one is going to give you any part of a high-end job to do. Specialization is not a bad thing, but can limit your potential until you get a reputation as a known specialist 'smith.
Once you've learned the business in the real world and have developed a reputation for quality and fair business practices... there 'ya go.
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CHICAGO — Medication to treat high blood pressure in older patients appears to be associated with an increased risk for serious injury from falling such as a hip fracture or head injury, especially in older patients who have been injured in previous falls, the JAMA Network Journals reported Monday.
Most people older than 70 years have high blood pressure, and blood pressure control is key to reducing risk for myocardial infarction and stroke. Previous research has suggested that blood pressure medications may increase risk of falls and fall injuries.
Researchers examined the association between BP medication use and experiencing a serious injury from a fall in 4,961 patients older than 70 years with hypertension. Among the patients, 14.1% took no antihypertensive medications, 54.6% had moderate exposure to BP medications and 31.3% had high exposure.
During a three-year follow-up, 446 patients (9%) experienced serious injuries from falls. The risk for serious injuries from falls was higher for patients who used antihypertensive medication than for nonusers and even higher for patients who had had a previous fall injury.
"Although cause and effect cannot be established in this observational study and we cannot exclude confounding, antihypertensive medications seemed to be associated with an increased risk of serious fall injury compared with no antihypertensive use in this nationally representative cohort of older adults, particularly among participants with a previous fall injury," wrote Mary Tinetti of the Yale School of Medicine. "The potential harms vs. benefits of antihypertensive medications should be weighed in deciding whether to continue antihypertensives in older adults with multiple chronic conditions."


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The 6 Sri Lanka fishermen who were rescued by the Spanish Navy while in Somali pirate captivity returned to the island this morning.
Our airport correspondent stated that the fishermen arrived on board Emirates flight number EK650.
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The charming and outstanding landscape with plains of heather, partly still existing in Amelinghausen and in the villages around, is notably intact and still covers relatively large areas in our region. Due to overgrazing and the fact that the soil in this area is not very fertile the heather has became the dominating plant over the years. There are two reasons for this development:
On one hand until 1800 farmers fed their cattle by driving it into the once widespread forests so that baby trees had practically no change to grow or survive. On the other hand the salt mines in Lüneburg needed vast amounts of fire wood for processing the white gold as the salt was called. In the past the demand for salt to preserve meat and fish was tremendously big and therefore the price was very high. Whereas the people in Lüneburg became richer and richer because of the profitable salt trade the farmers in the rural areas were very poor because of the sandy and unfertile soil and the lack of rich grass land. The forests around Lüneburg had to be cleared to provide the vast amount of fuel that was needed in the salt works. Since there was no forestry commission with a scheme of planting baby trees the clearings were left barren and gave way for the heather plant to spread.
The only way for the farmers to make a reasonable profit from the great plains of heather was to keep sheep and bees. The amount of arable land was very small and the yield from it was not very high. The Heidschnucke is a special breed of sheep that lives and feeds on heather, small shrubs, and poor grass. It is a small grey sheep that does not need rich fodder but produces tasty meet whereas the wool is of minor quality.
This economic, social, and historical development created a special kind of farm life and culture in the country villages of the Lüneburger Heide which has become part of its heritage.
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Should Laval's mayor and council stand down?
It's been obvious for some time that something was rotten in the state of Laval.
It's not every day that your mayor is arrested on 12 criminal charges, one of which is gangsterism — a word which conjures images of Al Capone, Eliot Ness and the St. Valentine's Day massacre.
Now Gilles Vaillancourt, who thought he'd be mayor for ever — and almost was — is out of the picture. Laval said it was co-operating fully with Judge France Charbonneau and the commissioners at the hearings into corruption and collusion in the construction industry.
Until this week, when the official agent for Vaillancourt's Parti PRO pointed the finger at the new mayor, Alexandre Duplessis, and pretty much everyone now sitting on council.
Members of the opposition, Mouvement lavallois, have called on municipal affairs minister Sylvain Gaudreault, to probe what's been happening there and give serious thought to putting the city under trusteeship, at least until the municipal election Nov. 3.
On Friday, Gaudreault offered Duplessis a chance to clear the air, if he can.
Duplessis replied minutes ago. Yes, okay, put us under trusteeship, but I will stay as mayor until Nov. 3 — although he admitted it raises doubts about his candidacy in the next election.
So why stay on then?
What do you think? How do you think that will go over with the good people in Laval?
Should current council stand down — or at the very least, speak up? No one there has come forward to say a word since the latest scandal erupted on Thursday.
Is trusteeship — putting control in the hands of provincial overseers — the right way to go?
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REHOVOT, ISRAEL--(Marketwire - June 02, 2009) -
Ofer Haviv, Evogene's president and CEO, stated: "We welcome this vote of
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Bamboo, spider mums, birds of paradise, and carnations of all hues fill the room. Seated among this motley profusion of stalks and stems, store-bought bouquets, and fresh yard clippings are seventeen women, most age 50 or older, members of Ikebana International, Miami chapter 131. Their work tables overflow with bushy ferns and purple-studded lantana. Their buckets burst with peach roses, exuberant sunflowers, and fanlike greens. "Flower arrangers are shameless," confesses one. "You pick up things from the side of the road or bring things home from the dump."
Susan Cano, a member of Ikebana International and a student of the 600-year-old Japanese art of flower arranging for nearly 30 years, gives a demonstration. "You have to think of ikebana as sculpture," she explains, lopping perfectly trumpeted blossoms off a cluster of white calla lilies as audible gasps arise from the audience. She calls the unceremonious beheading "changing the aspect of the material." The effect, when complete, is modernly attractive, a floral Picasso.
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Using centuries-old philosophies, ikebana creations are based on specific principles of spirituality, symbolism, asymmetry, and empty space rather than mere bunches of colorful blooms. The art's ancient origins lie in the Buddhist practice of offering flowers to the spirits of the dead. The characters of the word mean "give life to flowers," and ikebana arrangements, which exist in a variety of appealing styles, are meant to restore harmony and order to living materials that have been plucked from the natural world. As Cano explains, the arranger is the sun. Sterile perfection is not the aim, however. Splotches on leaves, imperfect buds, or dead matter, such as driftwood, are gladly accepted in arrangements, representing an integral part of the cycle.
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Hoping to promote "friendship through flowers," the late Ellen Gordon Allen founded Ikebana International in 1956. Allen learned the delicate art in Japan, where her husband was stationed during the Korean War. Ironically her group's first meeting was on September 11. "Ikebana is the symbol of peace and the essence of the cosmopolitan," Allen wrote. "I think it would be ideal if women could take it and use it for a United States-Japanese relationship through ikebana." Though wars persist like weeds, today Ikebana International is an almost-all-volunteer organization that boasts 175 chapters, including more than 10,000 members in 60 countries worldwide. Exhibitions and shows go on internationally throughout the year, and world conventions are held every five years. The Miami chapter continues to blossom, hosting monthly meetings, annual exhibitions, and a variety of special events.


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Supply Chains and Credit-Market Shocks : Some Implications for Emerging Markets
Driven by the increasingly important role of supply chains in global production, this paper studies empirical association between global credit-market shocks and firm behavior towards liquidity needs across countries and industries. Focusing on the adjustment of working-capital financing, we find two pieces of supporting evidence from international firm-level panel data covering the period 2002 :I–2012 :IV. First, for industries where specific investment in the input supplier-customer relationship is large, firms are more exposed to credit-market shocks. We find that measures of global credit-market shocks are negatively associated with trade receivables, trade payables, and inventories, conditional on the level of contract intensity in the industries where firms operate. Second, firms in emerging markets are more vulnerable to credit-market shocks than are firms in developed countries. We are also able to verify the economic significance of sales growth, operating cash flows, cash stock, and firm size in the overall adjustment. Our findings highlight the importance of balance-sheet contagion along supply chains during the 2007–09 global financial crisis.
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Four years ago, Chrin Bros. Sanitary Landfill submitted a land development plan for the western end of its landfill in Williams Township. A significant landslide recently occurred in this area, exposing acres of garbage.
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Nothing to do in Christchurch? Vicki Anderson says "pffft" to that and offers a few live music suggestions this week.
Tonight at St Michael and All Angels Church at 84 Oxford Tce, Lawrence Arabia, aka James Milne, presents his new album The Sparrow.
It is his evocative follow-up to the Taite Music Prize/Silver Scroll winning Chant Darling and it's stunning.
The tour will see Lawrence Arabia perform with very special guests for each date including a string ensemble who are prominent throughout the album.
His New Zealand tour features some of his most ambitious live shows to date.
"As well as the band, there's a nine-piece orchestra playing on stage including strings and string quartet," Milne said.
"It's a much bigger, more ambitious show than anything I've ever done, exciting but a bit nerve-racking.
"It's good that I'm so busy at the moment - I don't get too much time to dwell on how big an undertaking it is."
Popular drum 'n' bass group Shapeshifter perform a one-off, sold-out New Zealand show in Christchurch on Saturday night.
Fresh from gigs at major festivals, including Glastonbury and the Big Chill, the gig at The Bedford Big Top marquee venue will offer the group's hometown fans a sneak preview of tracks from their upcoming album.
The support act is psychedelic rock funk fused group AHoriBuzz, fronted by Lyttelton's Aaron Tokona, with renowned drummer Riki Gooch and songstress L A Mitchell, along with the Sunshine Sound System.
It will be Shapeshifter's last show in New Zealand for some time as the group will join the European summer festival circuit.
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"Christchurch is a very special place to the band. We want to give Christchurch fans the first opportunity to hear stuff off the new album and we want to get their souls warmed up," he said.
Abrams said the group had been busy working on the upcoming album.
"We wrote a lot of it in Berlin and we've been in the studio in Wellington."
He said they hoped to release the album worldwide in February and said it was "definitely very different" to 2009 release System Is A Vampire.
"We've got 18 tracks, looking for 12 to put on the album. If anything there's an 80s vibe going on on a lot of the tracks.
"When we were in Berlin writing we were hitting the clubs. We carried that vibe on to the album, I think. Berlin is great, there's a vibrant, rebellious youth culture there."
After the show the group head off to perform everywhere from the Netherlands to Romania, but from the way Abrams talks, the opportunity to perform for friends and family means a lot.
"It's been a long time since we did our own show, at the Christchurch Town Hall in 2009, I think.
"We've been back there since then, of course, at Orientation, but not our own shows. It feels like just the right time to go back."
Abrams said he was humbled by how quickly tickets to the show sold out - they were snapped up by eager Cantabrians within 24 hours. Because of the demand the venue size was increased and a further 1000 tickets sold out in an hour.
"It's truly a humbling feeling to know that there is that much love for our band in our hometown. We are very proud Cantabrians and we can't wait to see you all," he said.
Saturday, Shapeshifter with AHoriBuzz and Sunshine Sound System at The Bedford Big Top on the Turners and Growers site, Barbadoes St, entrance from Tuam St (search Facebook for details).
On Sunday Dux Live hosts Lydia Cole presenting her Me & Moon tour with Christchurch singer/songwriter Tom Lark. Her song Hibernate, is one of 20 songs chosen as a finalist in the 2012 APRA Silver Scroll awards.
Gigging alongside the likes of Brooke Fraser, Boh Runga and Greg Johnson has developed Cole's stage presence. The album was recorded at Roundhead Studios. Quake devastation to his band's practice room forced Lark back to his bedroom last year to create a self-released EP of languid electro-minimalist pop gems. Check out two rising young performers from 8pm, $10 door sales.
On Thursday, James Reid, of the feelers, presents his solo project tour with guests at Dux Live. That's all I know. Oh wait, I think it starts at 8pm.
Tonight at The Foundry, UCSA sees a perfect storm at The Foundry from 7pm. Tickets, $35. It's Friday the 13th, what could go wrong when the largest clubs on the University of Canterbury campus go head to head on four different stages.
ENSOC, UCOM, Lawsoc, Gentlemens Club, CUBA and Motosoc have each taken charge of their refuge shelter for the storm.
Ensoc have, on the main stage, Tommy Ill, Savage, Local Remedy and the Jupiter Project.
UCOM and UCPSYC have created the Silent Disco with two separate channels. Their lineup includes Alby, Chuck Bass, Beat Dr C, Seth Hamilton, Lenium and Nick D.
Lawsoc and Gentlemens Club plan to build an Ice Bar for the finer things in life such as ice sculptures, gin, funk and soul. Their lineup includes La Petite Manouche, Loop Soundsystem, Soul System and D J Charlie Wilkinson.
We all know containers are brilliant as storm protection so CUBA and MOTOSOC are creating a container maze with safe and secure viewing decks. Within this maze you shall find a skate ramp and garage bashing music to scare away the rain. Their lineup includes House of Party Rock, D J Lachie Watson and Dick Magik Johnson.
The Perfect Storm: four stages, six clubs, 7pm-1am today. R18.
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