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ROB WOUTAT | Truth, and the words that get in the way
Let's examine two statements.
"Voted the best pizza in Kitsap County."
"Karen Klein is the only candidate with the experience needed to serve us on the Kitsap County Superior Court."
The first is a large sign in the window of a restaurant in downtown Bremerton.
How do we take it? Given the context in which it appears — an advertisement in a restaurant window — we're not inclined to examine it critically. We just recognize it as another advertising claim, like "Helps control dandruff symptoms with regular use," or "Listerine helps fight bad breath." We don't research these kinds of claims seriously. They just roll off our minds with no lingering effects.
The second statement above appears on a campaign ad for Karen Klein, a candidate for Superior Court Judge in Kitsap County. Because Ms. Klein is neither a shampoo or a mouthwash, we should examine her claim more closely than we would an advertising claim about pizza. Is Ms. Klein's statement true, or is it false? If it's false, does it qualify as claim knowingly made to cloud the truth?
Here's what the Washington State Constitution says about eligibility for the position of Superior Court Judge: Article 4, Section 17: "ELIGIBILITY OF JUDGES. No person shall be eligible to the office of judge of the supreme court, or judge of a superior court, unless he shall have been admitted to practice in the courts of record of this state, or of the Territory of Washington."
The Washington State Bar Association has thousands of members, all of whom then are qualified under the state Constitution to run for Superior Court. Ms. Klein and her opponent both fit that criteria.
But which candidate is the more experienced, and is one the "only" candidate with the needed experience? Ms. Klein claims 1,600 hours as a pro tem judge in King County Superior Court and District Court, but can't account for them all. King County Superior Court paid her for just 58 hours of pro tem work, none since 1996. The King County District Court paid her for just 66.5 hours from 1994 to 2001.
Her opponent, Jennifer Forbes, has documented more than 1,100 hours in district and municipal courts, though none in superior courts. So there's a difference between the two. At least in my view, Ms. Klein's much smaller number of documented hours in Superior Court do not make her more experienced than a candidate with more hours in district and municipal courts.
So how should we classify her claim? There are many ways to conceal or disguise the truth. It's not a lie, exactly, even a little white lie. It isn't a bluff or an exaggeration either, or a half-truth or a slanting of the facts.
If we want to be charitable about it, we could call her claim a reckless and irresponsible handling of the truth.
Distortions of reality are abundant in politics and political campaigns, we all know; Ms. Klein certainly isn't the only offender. The Nixon Government and the administration of the second Bush are notorious for their lies to the American people. President Johnson concealed the costs of his Medicare plan and lied about the "attack" on the Turner Joy in the Tonkin Gulf.
In each debate in the current presidential campaign and in our gubernatorial debates, statistics come at us like machine gun fire, and then the fact-checking industry kicks into action to identify the lies, the distortions, the omissions, the various tricks used to defend and attack.
But now it's fair to ask, Who are these fact checkers? If they're identified as members of the staff of a credible, impartial news organization that genuinely tries to present both sides of an issue, it's one thing. If they're on the payroll of a candidate or his representatives, it's another. Who can we believe these days? Are there any impartial sources left? In elections, skepticism is a necessary virtue.
In the world of political campaigners, truth is the enemy and falsification or distortion in one form or another is the ally. As Henry Giroux wrote two years ago in truthout.org, much of our political discourse today "recalls George Orwell's dystopian world of '1984' in which the Ministry of Truth produces lies and the Ministry of Love tortures people. Remember when the Bush administration used … the 'Clear Skies Initiative' to enable greater industrial air pollution?"
In politics and government, as in advertising, truth and accuracy are held in low regard, breeding a citizenry that can't distinguish anymore between truth-telling and lying and no longer worries about the difference. Ms. Klein has helped to move us there.


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Live HD Streamer with Internal Recording
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To make broadcasting online even easier than before, the VidiU Pro introduces Teradek's exclusive new LiveLink technology. To set up, you simply use the companion app on your smartphone to frame your shot, sign in to any online video platform, and hit a single button to "Go Live". The VidiU Pro receives all the pertinent information via Bluetooth, and then seamlessly connects to the Web using one of it's own network interfaces, or via the smartphone's 3G/4G/LTE data connection (depending on your preference). The details are all taken care of under the hood, with fewer steps and less complexity than ever before.
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- New and expanded spaces include immersive and interactive exhibits on the history and heritage of Islamic art and a new temporary exhibition space.
- Partnership encourages cross-societal understanding through arts and culture.
The world renowned Musée du Louvre has officially opened new and expanded spaces to explore Islamic art in the museum's Department of Islamic Art, with the support of Alwaleed Philanthropies, the global philanthropic foundation. The announcement builds on the two organizations' longstanding partnership, which aims to strengthen understanding across societies through arts and culture.
The new and expanded spaces, which comprise a refreshed entrance area and new temporary exhibition space, offers visitors an immersive introduction to Islamic art. It will make one of the world's most distinguished collections of its type more accessible to visitors, helping to build bridges between different faiths, cultures and countries.
Visitors to the new and expanded spaces will experience interactive displays and view specially selected objects to illustrate the history of Islamic art. The center showcases a diverse range of art and artifacts stretching from Spain to India, and explains the evolution of Islamic art in style, form and medium as it interacted with other artistic traditions through time.
Alwaleed Philanthropies and the Musée du Louvre's partnership dates to 2002, and in 2005 the foundation donated $23 million to help construct the Department of Islamic Art.
HRH Princess Lamia Bint Majed Al Saud, Secretary General of Alwaleed Philanthropies, said: "We believe that art has a special ability to unite people of different cultures and faiths. The new and expanded spaces allow visitors to enjoy world-class Islamic art and appreciate the shared human values expressed in its creativity. Importantly, this space has also been designed to be inclusive of everyone, with interactive features to ensure the art can be experienced by all."
Jean Luc-Martinez, President of the Musée du Louvre: "On behalf of the Musée du Louvre, I would like to thank Alwaleed Philanthropies for its commitment in favor of the Islamic Arts Department. Thanks to this redesign, we hope to reach even more visitors, and provide them the keys to understanding the wonderful artistic heritage with which we have been entrusted."
Alwaleed Philanthropies collaborates with a range of philanthropic, governmental, and educational organizations to combat poverty, empower women and youth, develop communities, provide disaster relief and create cultural understanding through education. It seeks to build bridges for a more compassionate, tolerant, and accepting world.
Website: alwaleedphilanthropies.org
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We in the private sector need to do better, do more and act more quickly to prevent another deadly catastrophe.
The Ebola outbreak that emerged recently in the Democratic Republic of the Congo came just one week after a previous Ebola outbreak ended. Although new cases seem to be plateauing, thanks to an early distribution of vaccines and experimental treatments, experts warn that this is no time to cease fighting this deadly, highly contagious disease.
According to the World Health Organization, the Ebola outbreak in the Congo has, to date, killed more than 100 people, and the numbers are still increasing.
This should light a fire under the coalitions and partnerships among many companies and government organizations. We must be vigilant in our efforts to prevent future tragedies.
Not only can we save lives – we can also drive our business goals forward. I'll describe the importance of this "shared-value" business strategy in a moment.
Preparing for disaster
Disasters can strike anytime, anywhere. We react.
For example, during the 2014 West African outbreak, which killed more than 11,000 people, UPS chartered humanitarian relief flights to Liberia for UNICEF and collaborated with the CDC and other organizations like Henry Schein to transport medical supplies and personal protection items to ensure the safety of health care workers.
UPS also transported more than 70 trucks to countries in West Africa to support the mobilization of CDC workers, who were working to educate rural communities on disease prevention and care. The outbreak drove essential investment among many organizations to help prevent the disease.
Nevertheless, the Congo's tumultuous political climate, poor vaccination coverage and lack of drinkable water create a high risk of future outbreaks. It will take major reforms to reduce this risk.
We must work proactively to prepare for emergencies before they happen. We need to help strengthen the capacity of governments, communities and organizations to withstand an outbreak like Ebola. Achieving this goal requires all hands on deck.
UPS can help by playing to our strengths, coordinating transportations logistics and investing in partners such as UNICEF, Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, The World Food Programme and others.
Partners contribute their expertise and products as well. In the aftermath of the West Africa outbreak in 2014, UPS became a founding member, along with other private sector companies, the World Food Programme and the World Health Organization, of the Pandemic Supply Chain Group, which identifies the most urgent health needs and develops plans to expedite these vital supplies for future outbreaks.
UPS also provides tools to assist with response planning to help expedite relief supplies in the future. UPS provided response agencies with a database of air carriers and routes that can enable these agencies to quickly identify which cargo carriers have flights into impacted countries.
When future disasters strike, we can quickly assess our transportation capacity and develop logistics strategies. Healthcare companies stand ready to provide vaccines to healthcare workers on the ground.
UPS is also working with The Task Force for Global Health and the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies on community pandemic preparedness efforts and also partners with the Private Sector Roundtable, a group of 40 companies supporting the Global Health Security Agenda (GHSA), launched in February 2014 to set up early-warning systems to detect infectious disease outbreaks.
Creating shared value
As I mentioned above, "doing good" isn't only the right thing to do. In some ways, altruism has business value. When doing good drives commercial value to a company, altruism permeates the organization's strategy. That incentivizes contributing to humanitarian causes on a broader scale.
Harvard professor Michael Porter and managing director of the social impact advisory firm FSG Mark Kramer call this practice "creating shared value." Simply put, when a company generates economic value in a way that also addresses societal problems, that company can make a great impact.
UPS's work in Africa specifically aligns with our shared value strategy. Both our emerging market strategy and our healthcare industry goals include actively building networks in Africa, both in the private and public sectors.
UPS delivers lifesaving vaccines, blood and medicines to Africa. We collaborate with our healthcare customers and others who are actively engaged in providing vaccines to organizations that distribute them to those in need. Not only do we help communities in Africa develop resilience to fight diseases, we also deepen our relationships with target markets.
We can and will do better
We need private sector-led coalitions to activate with more intensity. To get vaccines, medicines and medical supplies to the people who need it most, we have to make them accessible, affordable and available.
We need to improve infrastructure, shore up hospitals and clinics, create resilient supply chains and maintain a more agile healthcare logistics system.
To do so means collaborating. Shared value must also include shared commitment. Let us strengthen communication among partners and engage stakeholders in the private sector to advance the cause.
Together we can help prevent these tragic disasters all over the world. We simply cannot wait until the next outbreak to take action.
[Top Photo: Bex Levine, CDC Global/CC BY 2.0]
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will.i.am, 'T.H.E (The Hardest Ever)' Feat. Jennifer Lopez and Mick Jagger – Song Review
We never thought we'd be writing about a tough dance song ('T.H.E (The Hardest Ever)') featuring will.i.am, Jennifer Lopez and ... Mick Jagger! While the first two pieces of the equation are not that unlikely, the inclusion of a rock icon like Jagger on the synth-heavy, crunchy and somewhat gnashing pop song seems almost unfathomable. It's unexpected, but all the parts are blended with a heavy hand for this unique club banger. J. Lo and Jagger are window dressing for a song that narrows its focus on will.
The song doesn't "move like Jagger" nor does it go down easy, at all. It's overstuffed and dense with lots of parts, and is full of looped, chainsaw-like beats and Lopez's processed, almost robotic delivery of the chorus "Go hard or go home." There's no pep or heat there; just a monotone and somewhat cold repetition of those words via Lopez's studio-treated vocal pattern. While it's not smooth or polished, it is memorable. We'll give 'em that much. Pop songs don't need to be pretty to stick in your head, that's for sure.
Lopez tosses a verse into the ring about three minutes in, while Jagger drops by at the end, about four minutes deep to sing the outro in an almost rapped style. That's not something we're used to from ol' Mick and we're not sure it enhances the song by much other than to say "Mick Jagger appears on a song with will and Jennifer Lopez." He also sings, "You can go hard or go home" with his signature vocal flair. He feels like a last minute marketing tool, really.
This is not a pretty dance song. It's harsh, rough around the edges and, well, hard.
Listen to will.i.am, 'T.H.E (The Hardest Ever)' Feat. Jennifer Lopez and Mick Jagger


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I am participating in Jessica Chilton's brilliant Shine Expansive: 30 minutes a day for 30 days, to clarify our purpose and summon our courage to move past our fears and start to shine – to live out our true expanded selves. For today's lesson, she had us write out some of our fears on postits and then post them around a doorway in our house. She then encouraged us to have a conversation with each of them and see what they might be telling us as we prepare to move into a more expanded life. Here's what happened for me as I did this exercise.
As I posted my fears around my doorway, preparing to confront them one by one and find the courage to move past them to a more expanded life on the other side, I made a realization that amazingly managed to elude me at last year's Shine Expansive. I have bipolar disorder and for me expansion has become equivalent with mania. Expansion= mania, contraction=depression.
A little bit of mania works good for me. I do manifest many of the characteristics of expansion that we are talking about here. But several of the fears I wrote on my postits are really fears of my own mania: "I fear that if I trust my own judgment too much I will make bad decisions", "I fear that I will leave my job and not physically survive", "I fear that if I have a romantic relationship I will never work." All of these fears have some realistic basis regarding things I have done when I'm manic. So them asking me to stop at the doorway is not a bad thing. I can see them as benevolent gatekeepers, asking me to get my feet firmly rooted on the ground before I go out into my big life. If I do this, I can retrieve the word expand for a good meaning: "not held back by depression", "expanding into my big self, with my feet firmly on the ground."
I'm going to keep those postits on my doorway and practice checking in with them before I leave for my day. Perhaps as some deeper and wiser part of me takes over the role of keeping my feet on the ground, I will have less need for depression to keep me in balance.


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Kurt Albert Memorial Service
A memorial service for Kurt Albert will be held on Oct 9 in Streitberg, Germany. In addition, a fund has been set up in Albert's name that will be used to cover costs associated with Kurt's death, with the remainder donated to one of the climbing causes in his local climbing area, the Frankenjura.
For anyone wishing to donate, the information is:
V.Rochow & Partner Castellbank Nürnberg Kurt Albert-Stiftung account number: Kt.Nr.04 000 720 Swift number: BLZ 790 300 01
For questions or more information, contact Jesse Guthrie in Czech Republic: 420 721 308 075, firstname.lastname@example.com.


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Board members present: Jim Hall, Joe Dicton, Steve Hawley
The Meeting opened at 6:34 P.M.
All rose for the Pledge of Allegiance to the United States Flag
The Board reviewed the minutes of November 20, 2012. Mr. Hawley cited the fact that two motions made at the November 20, 2012 meeting failed to received a second. Mr. Hall moved to approve the Highway Municipal Aid Agreement with the State pay rate schedule. Mr. Dicton made a second to the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
Mr. Hawley moved to approve the salt brine agreement with the Town of West Rutland. Mr. Dicton made a second to the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
Clerk & Treasurer: Ms. Marie Hyjek reported:
Informed the Board that a tax appeal is going on to the State and another is going to the Superior Court. Ms. Hyjek said the Listers were aware of the filings.
Cited correspondence from the Municipal Bond Bank stating the Town qualified for the Bond request. Informed the Board that Mr. Faignant had reviewed the correspondence and that he is happy with the correspondence. Ms. Hyjek will give a copy of the information to Chief Joe Denardo.
Cited the A.M. Peisch report the Board has received. Mr. Hawley said Board members should look over the information and raise any questions at a future meeting. Ms. Hyjek said she is happy with the GASBEY report.
Mr. Hawley opened the Town Report Bids:
Printing $2,884.00
Photos $6.00
Print Tech $3,140.04 Photos $5.00 each
Cozi Repro $3,227.50
Select Print Solutions $2,345.00 Photos free
The Board and Ms. Hyjek discussed the bids. Mr. Dicton asked if the Select Print Solutions (from Massachusetts) would ship the reports to the Town Office. Ms. Hyjek said Rutland Printing delivers the reports and that she does not know how the company from Massachusetts delivers. Mr. Dicton questioned the bid specification regarding the deliver of the Town Reports. Mr. Hawley read from the specifications and said the printer is to deliver to the Town Office.
Mr. Dicton said Select Print Solutions is $539.00 cheaper. Mr. Hall questioned Ms. Hyjek regarding what he called the convenience factor. Ms. Hyjek said she does not know what it would be like dealing with a company in Massachusetts. Ms. Hyjek agreed(Select Print Solutions) would be a cost saving. However, she said local companies have always accommodated her regarding deadline issues.
Ms. Hyjek said Rutland Printing does all of the Town's other printing now that Garrow's and Sharp Printing have closed. Ms. Hyjek said she would select the Rutland Printing bid. Ms. Hyjek said she could check with the Massachusetts to see how they handle things, for next year. Ms. Hyjek said next year she could put the bids out earlier so she could find out more about the bidders.
Mr. Dicton said other than not knowing what the company in Massachusetts is all about in regards to references he would reluctantly go with the Rutland Printing bid. The matter was discussed further.
Mr. Hall moved to select Rutland Printing at $2,884.00. Mr. Dicton made a second to the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Mr. Hawley said Ms. Hyjek has to start collecting the information digitally. He said ultimately it would make her job easier.
Mr. Fred Nicholson asked how must the photos would cost. Mr. Hawley said it would add about $100.00 to the bid amount.
Regional Planning Commission Mr. Fred Nicholson reported:
Informed the Board that Mr. Kristin Mark Hughes had been selected as the new Executive Director of the Rutland Regional Planning Commission.
Told the Board that the RRPC got through their annual audit with flying colors. He said the RRPC also had a very small surplus.
Town Road Commissioner: Mr. Byron Hathaway reported:
Informed the Board that he is continuing with brush cutting
Informed the Board that he used brine on the roads over the weekend and that he is encouraged by the results.
He told the Board that the proposed Highway budget had been given to the Highway Committee.
Ms. Hyjek thanked the
Highway Crew, Vallincort Tree Service and Mr. Charlie Shields for
setting up the Town Christmas tree.
Mr. Hawley said there will be a Fire Committee meeting on December 11th at 5:30 PM at Town Hall.
Recreation Director: Mike Rowe reported:
Told the Board basketball is in full swing.
Mr. Rowe thanked; P.J. Racine, Tom Gisler, Butch Goulette, Jeremy Baker, Teddy Luvco and Tom Hubbard for coaching town basketball teams.
Informed the Board that he had received a $10,000.00 matching grant from the State of Vermont for proposed work at Del Bianco Park at Dewy Field.
Mr. Rowe reported that he and Mr. Hathaway could fix the fence at Dewey Field.
Mr. Dicton suggested Mr. Rowe talk to some of the students at school to see what they would like at Del Bianco Park.
Town Administrator: Mr. Joseph Zingale reported:
Informed the Board that the planned April-May clean-up along various rivers in Town is for collecting trash and not wood debris. Board members had several questions. Mr. Zingale will contact Mr. Jim Pease and report back to the Board.
Cited correspondence from storm water consultant Mr. Andres Torizzo, which includes a proposed work plan and associated cost.
Informed the Board that A.J. Tedesco Masonry will repair the Town Hall Chimney in the spring. The Board discussed the matter. He said they would do the work for the bid amount. The Board discussed possible interim repairs.
Presented the VTrans Ripley Bridge boundary adjustment agreement for the Board to sign. Mr. hall moved to authorize Mr. Hawley to sign the document with the State for the Ripley Bridge work. Mr. Dicton made a second to the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
Informed the Board that
the Town needs to appropriate $7,000.00
in order to begin work on the Center Rutland Water & Sewer
Feasibility Study. He told the Board that the Town of West Rutland
also has to contribute $7,000.00
before work can begin the survey work.
Mr. Zingale said the Board has several options; the Board could take the money from the current budget, but a $7,000.00 item on the March ballot or borrow the money from the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program, with REDC making the application. Mr. Zingale said if the project is begun within 5 years, of receiving the CDBG award, it would not have to be repaid.
Informed the Board that the deed research work for the acceptance of the Rail Right-of-way is not an easy job. Mr. Zingale told the Board that he had been informed by the Town's Surveyor, Mr. Mark Courcelle, that there are many encroachments into the Rail ROW.
Fire Chief: Joseph Denardo reported:
an Firefighter membership application for Board consideration. Mr.
Denardo told the Board that Mr. Patrick Shortle would like to join
the Fire Department.
Mr. Denardo said Mr. Shortle had been interview and had passed all of his background checks. Mr. Denardo said there is room in the Department for 8 to 10 more members.
Mr. Hawley said he has known Mr. Shortle for a numbers of years and he made a motion to accept Mr. Patrick Shortle as a senior firefighter. Mr. Hall made a second to the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
Mr. Denardo said the Fire Department would like to thank the voters for their support for the fire station.
Chief Denardo informed the Board that he has spoken with two individuals regarding possibly housing the Center Rutland fire trucks during construction.
Nicholson informed Mr. Denardo that the Red Cross will totally stock
an emergency shelter to be self sufficient for 72 hours. Mr.
Nicholson gave Mr. Denardo contact information.
The Board reviewed packet correspondence.
The Board decided it will not meet on January 1st. The Board next meeting, after December 18th, will be on January 15, 2013.
Mr. Hall announced that he will not be a candidate for re-election in March. Mr. Hawley said the Board will miss Mr. Hall. Mr. Hall said it is time to cut loose.
The Board, Mr. Zingale
and Mr. Nicholson discussed the Center Rutland Water & Sewer
feasibility study. Mr. Hawley questioned Mr. Zingale regarding an
offer from the Rutland Regional Planning Commission to apply for a
grant on the Town's behalf. Mr. Nicholson said the $7,000.00
would not have to be paid back if the RRPC does the work because the
money would be a grant and not a loan.
Mr. Hall moved to work with the RRPC to apply for a CDBG grant for the Center Rutland Water & Sewer feasibility study. Mr. Dicton made a second to the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
Transportation Council & SWAC: Charles Shields reported:
Not present
Police Chief: Ed Dumas reported:
Not present
Planning Commission: William Matteson:
Not Present
The Board reviewed packet correspondence.
Mr. Dicton moved to adjourn the meeting at 8: P.M. Mr. Hall made a second to the motion. The motion passed unanimously.


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Don't follow the crowd. Spitalfields is an unusual shopping centre and market all rolled into one. You'll find an eclectic selection of independent shops and stalls offering hand-made, contemporary as well as vintage items to suit all pockets. 65 Brushfield Street, London E1 6AA (nearest tube: Liverpool Street). Shops are open seven days a week (opening hours vary). Traders Market is open six days a week (see details below). Spitalfields is also East London's top spot for eating out, with a great choice of award-winning restaurants, including 'Best Family-Friendly Restaurant for Giraffe, 1 Crispin Place, 'Best Breakfast' for Canteen, 2 Crispin Place and 'London Restaurant of the Year' for La Chapelle, 35 Spital Square. www.spitalfields.co.uk.
Apart from one or two retail chains, such as White Stuff, most of the shops in Spitalfields are small independents, presenting a dazzling array of pretty clothes, accessories and gifts. Lifestyle boutique Source sells clothing from labels such as Vero Moda, Vila, Snob, St Martins and Selected Femme, as well as unusual items for the home. They offer a lovely selection of jewellery, accessories, books, frames and other gifts at affordable prices, including these cheese forks for the friend who has (almost) everything. 6 Market Street. London E1 6DT. www.sourcelifestyle.com.
EightSq has been offering elegant furniture and gifts at Spitalfields since 2005, including attractive vintage furniture from France, hand-embroidered boxes from Nepal, glass from India and porcelain from South Africa. The store also stocks organic babywear. 8 Market Street, London, E1 6DT.
Spitalfields Arts Market is held monthly from March to December (2013 dates still to be announced). It is the ideal place to buy affordable art, including original paintings and photography, direct from established and up and coming artists. Held on nearby Market Street (off Brushfield Street, E1). Spitalfields also offers regular free events, including lunchtime concerts, festivals, tango classes and fashion shows, such as Alternative Fashion Week.
Spitalfields Traders Market is open Monday - Friday 10.00 - 17.00 and Sunday 09.00 - 17.00, with up to 110 stalls on its busiest days. With so many beautiful pieces,often at very reasonable prices, you'll be spoilt for choice. So we recommend walking all round the market first, before returning to buy your favourites.
Printed T-shirts are popular amongst shoppers, with several stalls selling these throughout the week, but the market is especially well known for items made from environmentally friendly materials, such as neck collars from Master Furse and upcycled clothing from Enienay (both Sundays only). Top picks include: Clajs (Sundays), which offers wonderful jewellery, accessories and stationery, made of recycled materials such magazines, maps, clothes and old pieces of fabric. This hand-made Oyster card holder, for example, is only £15 and no two items are exactly alike.
Check out the hand-made hats and feather cuffs from Lulu O'Neill (Fridays and Sundays). This Scottish designer also makes bespoke hats for weddings and special occasions and even offers hat-making classes for groups of six or more people, where you can take away your own headpiece for only £35. Karing Monie (Fridays and Sundays) designs beautiful leather bags, belts and other leather accessories. The designs are all handmade in her London Studio and start at only £20. Karing believes in wasting as little leather as possible, so some of her designs are created specifically to use up the leftover materials.
Leon Parker's stall 'Single Looking for Long Player (Tuesday's and Thursday's) offers a valuable opportunity to buy classic and rare record covers to hang on your wall, vintage record boxes for your old records, as well as original vinyl and CDs. Leon also runs the British Record Shop Archive, which chronicles this fast disappearing genre. www.britishrecordshoparchive.org.


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20 Keto brunch recipes for you and your just-as-bougie pals
Did you know you don't have to sacrifice brunch for your keto diet?
Nope. You can stick to your keto diet and still have brunch with your bougie pals.
A tip for intermittent fasters: Fit brunch into your intermittent fasting routine by scheduling brunch during your eating window or scheduling your eating window during brunch.
Either way, brunch doesn't have to ruin your intermittent fasting schedule.
Below I've gathered a list of keto-friendly brunch recipes that perfect for introducing your friends to keto.
And even more fun if the whole crew is doing keto.
1. The best keto pancake recipe with coconut flour
In my search to find the perfect recipe I noticed that a lot of people have been commenting on other posts that they are allergic to nuts, so using almond flour is not an option. These Pancakes are made with coconut flour so perfect for anyone with a nut allergy.– MeganSeelinger.com
2. Cheesy ham hash egg cups – low carb & keto
These cheesy ham hash egg cups are quite possibly more amazing than the deviled ham salad! I mean it's a toss up, really.– iBreathImHungry.com
3. Keto Banana Break – Easy & Tasty Low Carb Recipe
It's essentially the answer to your prayers if you're on a low carb diet. This recipe includes a handful of healthy ingredients that are combined to taste great and can help you along your keto diet journey, whether you're on it for weight loss or general health.– Meraadi.com
4. 30-minute cinnamon roll knots gluten free, dairy free & keto
Got thirty mins and craving cinnamon rolls? Whip up these easy and scrumptious gluten free and keto cinnamon roll knots in a jiffy! Think just 2g net carbs a pop.– gnom-gnom.com
5. Almond butter coconut flour waffles
Do you know those days when only a waffle will do? A soft, light and fluffy waffle with a gentle crunch on the edges, preferably straight from the waffle maker so it's still warm? A waffle that fills the kitchen with the most mouthwatering smell of baked deliciousness? When I look out of the window, I can say with 100% certainty that today is a grain free waffles day.– SugarFreeLondoner.com
6. Keto pumpkin bread french toast – low carb
A couple of weeks ago I posted a Low Carb Pumpkin Quick Bread recipe, and in the post I went on and on about how I thought it would make some seriously amazing french toast…
Well friends, I finally made it happen and it far surpassed even my expectations! ?– IBreatheImHungry.com
7. Jalapeno popper deviled eggs
I combined protein rich cream cheese, diced jalapeños, shredded cheddar cheese and a little sour cream with the egg yolks to create an ultra creamy and delicious filling for my egg whites. All the delicious dairy added to the filling makes these a protein packed appetizer that everyone can enjoy!– IWashYouDry.com
8. Prosciutto-wrapped avocado egg
Every layer of this savory dish has something delicious to offer, starting with the crispy prosciutto layer, then the creamy avocadoand finally, the softness of poached eggs.– Blog.PaleoHacks.com
9. Hot & Crispy Cauliflower Fritters
Each of these "cheesy" little cauliflower fritters are bursting with nutritional benefits. Turmeric and black pepper form an anti-inflammatory powerhouse, while pasture-raised eggs pack protein and healthy Omega-3's. Almond flour adds fiber and helps create the satisfying crispiness surrounding each fritter. And the not-so-secret ingredient that adds cheesy flavor without any dairy is (drumroll please)… nutritional yeast! This protein-rich flavor imparts a mild cheddar cheese taste and aroma to anything it touches.– Blog.PaleoHacks.com
10. Spicy shrimp omelette
This quick and healthy breakfast idea came to us when our extra shrimp from the night before were laying sadly in a container just waiting to be eaten! Our omelette was in the works already but we threw those shrimps in before the eggs and we were very pleased with the results! Add as much spices as you like; shrimp love cayenne and paprika!– Tasteaholics.com
11. Rosemary Keto Bagels
Indulge a little without guilt, stay in ketosis and kick some ass with these dense, chewy, rosemary keto bagels. Feel free to add any other toppings you like, as well, such as sea salt and cayenne pepper.– Blog.Bulletproof.com
12. Bacon & Egg Fat Bombs
I'm a big fan of savoury fat bombs! I've explained how to incorporate fat bombs in your diet in my post here. Don't get me wrong, I like their sweet version too and have even created several recipes myself. However, I think that savoury fat bombs are simply better, as they are more sating and don't seem to trigger cravings.– KetoDietApp.com
13. Low-carb bacon, egg, and spinach breakfast casserole
Low-Carb Keto Bacon, Egg, and Spinach Breakfast Casserole is the perfect quick and easy make-ahead, meal-prep dish with cheese, mushrooms, and peppers. This dish is keto friendly and perfect for keto diets. Serve this dish for your holiday breakfasts and brunch!– StaySnatched.com
14. Keto lemon sugar poppy seed scones
I decided to make this scone different from the other keto scone recipes floating around the internet because I wanted to simulate something more like a muffin center with a crusty exterior. For those of us who love coffee and a scone, it hits the spot. For the ones who don't drink coffee, it's still soft enough to enjoy without a hot beverage to wash it down.– Ruled.me
15. Fluffy buttermilk pancakes
You want something that LOOKS like the real thing, that TASTES like the real thing, and most importantly can satisfy your need for this delicious temptation.
Well let's get crackin', we have no time to waste – we need to make these delicious pancakes! These delicious morsels can be ready in no time flat, and all you have to do is add some toppings on there to make it a spectacular treat!– Ruled.me
16. Air fryer bacon wrapped chicken bites
Bacon wrapped chicken bites are the easiest appetizer, made with just TWO ingredients. Using the air fryer, the bacon comes out crisp on the outside, and the chicken juicy and tender inside.– SkinnyTaste.com
17. Sausage cream cheese pinwheels
These pinwheels are so good you will feel like you are cheating but never fear they come in at just 2.4 net carbs per 2 pinwheels. We don't have to feel deprived when it comes to our favorite treats. It can be as simple getting in the kitchen and giving this recipe a try. I promise that you will not regret it!– MyTableOfThree.com
18. Keto cheesecake cupcakes
"Very good low-carb dessert. Keto-friendly."– AllRecipes.com
19. Keto muddled strawberry margarita
This low-carb margarita recipe uses clear tequila, which has no carbs and is naturally gluten-free. Muddling the strawberries with a no-sugar sweetener such as birch xylitol adds just the right amount of sweetness to the fresh berries and keeps your net carbs low — just 1 gram per drink.– Blog.Bulletproof.com
20. Low carb moscow mule (sugar free)
In case you're new to Moscow Mules like I was, they are traditionally made with vodka, lime juice, and ginger beer. YUM.
Since I love the ginger flavor and sugar free ginger beer is pretty much impossible to find, I made a concentrated sugar free ginger syrup, which I added to vodka, lime juice, and diet ginger ale.
BAM. GINGER. IN. YOUR. FACE.– IBreathImHungry.com
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This article describes the configuration process for Screenshot Verification on a Datto appliance.
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- Datto ALTO
You can configure screenshot verification on a per-agent basis from the Protect page of your Datto appliance. To do so:
1. Access the GUI for the Datto device.
2. Click the Protect tab.
3. Find the agent that you wish to configure.
4. Click Configure Agent Settings for that agent.
5. From the Configure Agent Settings page, scroll to the Screenshot Verification section, as shown in Figure 1.
Figure 1: Screenshot verification settings (click to enlarge)
6. From the Schedule Options dropdown, select a verification interval. The available options are:
- Last point of the day: Your Datto appliance will perform a verification test of the last scheduled backup of the day. If the device misses the last scheduled backup point, it will not perform an automatic verification test until the following day.
- First point of the day: Your Datto appliance will perform a verification test of the first scheduled backup of the day. If the device misses the first scheduled backup point, it will not perform an automatic verification test until the following day.
- All Offsite Points: This is the default verification setting. Your Datto appliance will perform a verification test for all backup points scheduled for offsite replication. Datto recommends using this setting to ensure that, in the event of a disaster recovery scenario, the backups you replicate to the Datto Cloud are bootable. If the device has no backup points marked for offsite replication, it will not perform verification tests. Do not use this option if your Datto appliance does not replicate offsite.
- Custom Schedule: Your Datto appliance will run a verification test of the backup points you specify. Selecting this option will populate a grid which allows you to choose scheduled backups to test against. Note that you cannot schedule verification for times with no backups scheduled.
7. Choose your additional wait time. If the login screen is not showing in your screenshots, try increasing this wait time.
Setting up Error Notifications
This reporting feature will send an error email if a screenshot is failing within a time window. Setting the error threshold determines how much time is allowed to pass without a screenshot running for this agent.
Figure 2: Screenshot error notification settings (click to enlarge)
1. Set your error threshold. Enter "0" to disable the alert.
2. Click Apply to apply this setting to this agent. Click Apply to All if you want to use this setting for all agents on this device.
3. If you'd like to receive screenshot success and failure notifications via email, in the Set Email Notifications card, enter the recipient addresses which should receive them. To add more than one email address, click the Add Email Recipient button. Then, select the Success or Failure boxes in the Screenshot Notifications field.
4. Click Apply to apply the settings to this agent. Click Apply to All to use these settings for all agents on the device. Click Send a Test Email if you'd like to get a sample screenshot.
Recommended Scheduling for Backups and Screenshots
Scheduling Backups
The default backup schedule on Datto appliances follows an hourly interval, from 8 AM to 6 PM, Monday through Friday, as shown in Figure 3.
Figure 3: Local backup schedule interval (click to enlarge)
Datto recommends scheduling backups to run during the hours that the protected machine is in production. For example, if a server is operational between the hours of 8 AM and 8 PM, you should have 12 backups in that day, as we would want to take 1 backup every hour.
Using the Last point of the day screenshot option as an example, under this backup configuration, the verification would run right after the last recovery point of the day - 8 PM.
Datto recommends using the default screenshot scheduling option of All Offsite Points to ensure that you have more than one bootable recovery point available in the Datto Cloud.


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Ajwan Hotel Apartments is centrally located in Salalah, walking distance from Salalah Park and close to Salalah Gardens Mall. This aparthotel is within the region of Al Baleed Archaeological Site and Port of Salalah.
Make yourself at home in one of the 126 guestrooms, featuring kitchens. Rooms have private balconies. LCD televisions are provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and microwaves.
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Enjoy recreational amenities such as an outdoor pool and a fitness center. This aparthotel also features complimentary wireless Internet access and a television in the lobby.
You can enjoy a meal at a restaurant serving the guests of Ajwan Hotel Apartments, or find a snack in a coffee shop/café.
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Featured amenities include luggage storage, a safe deposit box at the front desk, and an elevator (lift). Free self parking is available onsite.


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If you're into games, you might find this article pretty amusing: A pink Chinese knockoff of the Nintendo Wii: the all-new Vii!
And for the exceptionally nerdy: A video of twin solid-state Tesla coils playing the Mario Bros theme song! "The music that you hear is coming from the sparks that these two identical high power solid state Tesla coils are generating. There are no speakers involved. The Tesla coils stand 7 feet tall and are each capable of putting out over 12 foot of spark. They are spaced about 18 feet apart. The coils are controlled over a fiber optic link by a single laptop computer. Each coil is assigned to a midi channel which it responds to by playing notes that are programed into the computer software. What is not obvious is how loud the coils are. They are well over 110dB."
Speaking of nerdy, this is just about the funniest music video I've ever seen 😆
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Get To Know: Twins First Base Prospect Ryan Costello
As you child, he played soccer, basketball, flag football and other sports. When he got to be about ten years old, he said, "It was just basketball and baseball mostly."
He played Little League and other youth sports, but it didn't take him long to come up with his "When I grow up" dream job. "Once I got to high school, that's when I really started to realize that was what I wanted to do when I went to college. I wanted to play professional baseball and that was what I was aspiring to do. After my freshman year of high school, I quit basketball and just focused on baseball more and be able to work out more in the offseason and do more sport-specific stuff."
His high school team was good but not great. "Junior year, we went 13-7. Senior year, we were 12-8. My junior year we went on a run for awhile and made it to the semi-finals of the state. One kid on that team ended up going to the same college that I went to, so we ended up being college teammates."
After high school, Costello stayed close to home and attended Central Connecticut State University in New Britain, Connecticut. "I went and checked out Central. I liked it. I had known about Central my whole life. I'm only 15 minutes from the school. I had gone to their basketball games and I'd heard that the program was good. So when the time came, a couple of weeks later, I hadn't heard from many other schools. It was … I wanted to go there. I didn't wont to make them wait. I made a decision early in the recruiting process and it ended up working out."
As a youth, Costello and his family went to several New Britain Rock Cat games. As you recall, the Rock Cats were the Double-A affiliate of the Twins for many years. "I remember thinking that was pretty cool and thinking there were some big time players who came through Connecticut."
He was a part-time player as a freshman, and after a strong start to his sophomore season, a broken finger ended his season early. Then as a junior, he had a strong, full season. In 58 games, he hit .296/.423/.532 (.955) with 22 doubles and nine home runs. It was a process and a lot of work to develop his power.
"I would say knowing myself and maturing physically too, getting bigger throughout those years definitely helped, getting stronger. We had a good strength program, so as a team we were always in the weight room, five days a week. Putting on some weight, getting stronger, definitely contributed."
In addition to the added power, Costello had a really strong approach at the plate. He walked 45 times and struck out 38 times. It was all part of his development and maturity.
"(The development was) Maturity-driven, understanding that as the year progressed, in certain situations, they weren't going to give me much to hit, especially in big situations in a game. I was ready to hit. I would tone it down and look in a specific area because I knew that they were going to try to flip me stuff and get me to chase. So that kind of led to more walks than strikeouts."
And that's when the scouts started showing up to the small Division I school in the north. "It was more during my junior year. That was when I started getting more contact, getting some questionnaires. Was seeing more interest in teams looking to me becoming a professional baseball player."
The Mariners used their 31st round pick to select Costello. He found himself on a bus when his name was selected.
"I'm not as superstitious as I used to be, but at that time I was pretty superstitious. I knew a couple of kids that were really good ball players that were on scouts' radars that didn't get picked up that year. So, I tried to treat everything as if I wasn't getting drafted. So I was actually in Vermont, on a bus, playing summer ball when I got the call."
As a junior, Costello had some leverage and could have returned to college for his senior season. But for Costello, it wasn't about the money, and he put a lot of thought into his decision to sign.
"I knew that the money wasn't going to be bigl I wasn't going to be a Top 10 guy, where I was and where I was playing college ball. To get exposure and get cross-checkers to come take a look at you is a little bit more difficult." Costello continued, "For me, it was just important to take the next step. I was willing to go a bit later instead of staying another year."
He made his professional debut a year ago with the Mariners' rookie Arizona League team. In 2018, he began the season with the Clinton LumberKings. His manager was former Twins utility man Denny Hocking, and he really enjoyed the experience.
"It was amazing. I connected with Denny really well. He really knew how to take the different personalities that were on our team and understand how to communicate with them, and I was one of those guys. Clinton, Iowa, isn't the nicest area. We were a team built for that. We had a lot of tough guys, college guys. He was really good about bringing a positive environment every day. We just rolled with the punches of the season. Having him at the helm of the team really gave up a good environment to play in."
For the LumberKings, Costello played well, hitting in the middle of their lineup. In 101 games, he hit .266/.360/.486 (.845) with 24 doubles, 16 homers and 70 RBI. He participated in the Midwest League All Star game with Kernels' representatives Jared Finkel, Alex Kirilloff, and Royce Lewis.
On the day he was traded, he was participating in batting practice when the team's other first baseman told him that he was now playing first base. When he came into the clubhouse at the end of batting practice, he was called into his manager's office.
"What's going on? Did I do something? Did I upset him?" These were the thoughts that entered Ryan Costello's mind.
When he got to Denny Hocking's office, he saw the entire coaching staff and his roommates sitting in there. He was a bit confused. "I had no idea the trade deadline was coming."
Hocking said, "Do you know why I took you out of the lineup today?"
Costello responded, "Well, did I do something wrong?"
Hocking giggled.
Costello continued, "Well, either I got promoted, or I got traded."
"Which one do you think?"
"I'm going to say promoted."
"Nope. The other one."
For any young player traded, there are a couple of emotions that come into play. Obviously it's difficult leaving one organization and all of the relationships that have been developed. At the same time, there is another organization that likes you enough to acquire you.
"It's a little of both. You always hear that being traded is a good thing in the minor leagues. It means that an organization likes you. They want you. Obviously it's still tough. I had just spent three or four months with this team, built some great relationships. Initially, it was a bit up and down for me. I didn't really know how to think about it at first because I knew it was a good thing, but I was still sad that I was leaving my boys and that coaching staff that I had really blended well with."
Along with the trade, Costello also received a promotion from Low-A to High-A, being sent to the Ft. Myers Miracle. Costello wasn't completely shocked by that news.
"Not really to be honest with you. There was talk with the Mariners that I was possibly getting promoted soon. When I found out about it, Jeremy Zoll called me and before I could even process anything, he filled me in on some details and told me I was going to Ft. Myers. When he said that, I was still trying to process everything that was going on, and by the time stuff slowed down and I realized I was headed to Ft. Myers to play for the Miracle, I wasn't too surprised."]
When he got to the Miracle, there were a couple of familiar faces.
"From the Midwest League All Star game, I had met Alex Kirilloff and Royce Lewis. So coming in, I knew they were on that team. So it was cool rolling in there and having some relationship and were on a first-name basis and knew who each other were off the field a little bit."
First professional season. Traded to a new organization. Earning a promotion. And, Costello joined a team that was about to go on a very strong run to end the season. He was ready, and h was excited for the opportunity.
"It was really awesome. It's definitely cool coming into an environment where you're thrown into pressure right away. I remember the day I got there, I was in the game and I think we were two games back at the time. I got filled in on what was going on. Everything matters right now. Every pitch. Every play. Every at bat matters. I took it as a blessing coming from, I think we were 8 games back in Clinton. I had the opportunity to play some playoff baseball this year, might as well take advantage of it."
And he certainly took advantage of it. In the final game of the Miracle season, a win that gave Ft. Myers the Florida State League championship series, it was Ryan Costello's three-run homer that gave them a lead that they never gave up.
"That was awesome. That was a high during the moment, and eventually to have the season end that night and end on such a high note, it was pretty awesome."
Ryan Costello added four home runs (during the regular season) to finish the season with 20 home runs.
"It was kind of a goal. It was something in the back of my mind. It was something I knew I could achieve if I put together a good season and stayed consistent throughout. I had written down some things for myself going into the season that I wanted to check back at the end. Hitting 20 home runs was on that list."
While he hits for power, he doesn't want to be deemed solely a power hitter. He notes, "I would like to be more of a well-rounded hitter. I'm not all about hitting home runs. Mentally I try to stay line-drive driven and let the other stuff happen. But as the season went on this year, I was getting close to the 20-home run mark and I was like 'this is pretty cool.' I wouldn't say that I consider myself just strictly a power hitter. I would like to be a more well-rounded hitter who can hit for power."
Like many, Costello was a shortstop on his high school team. In college, he played primarily third base. However, in his first professional season, he made 110 starts at first base and just four starts at third base. Over the course of the season, he got more comfortable at the new position.
While he had a solid first full professional season on the field, he thinks that his greatest skill at this point is in his head. "I would say my ability to stay positive through tough times and understand that it's part of the game and ups and downs are going to come. But if I can stay more level-headed and put myself in a position mentally to be successful, then things will kind of work themselves out a little bit."
As he enters the offseason, there are several things he plans to work on. "I want to improve my batting. I want to get stronger. I want to be a bit more consistent in the box. The second half this season this year didn't go as well as I would have liked it to. I think that was an adjustment to playing so many games and a couple of things in my swing or in my approach. So, I'm going to take a step back and look at that and break it down from the bottom to the top and try to come back and be just a little more consistent at the plate."
But he also will spend some time away from the game of baseball before jumping back into his preparation for 2019.
"Golfing and fishing. My dad has a bass boat and has had it since I was a kid. The first thing we do when I go home is go fishing. I've been home for seven days, I've been out fishing about four of those days. I live about five minutes from a river, the Connecticut River, so we go fishing on the river a lot."
Ryan Costello was a late-round pick, but he had a very solid first full season as a professional baseball. He has a lot of positives to build from as he looks to year two.
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What with Majority Leader Harry Reid's bill to take over health care dominating Senate debate and discussion this month – and with a need to finalize seven more spending bills, pass another provision increasing the national debt limit, discuss the president's plan for Afghanistan, and extend highway construction and unemployment programs – there's an outside possibility that three provisions of the notorious USA Patriot Act set to expire at the end of the year will not be renewed.
That would hardly be a tragedy. In fact, it would be a benefit.
When President Barack Obama was a senator and a candidate, he was an occasional critic of the Patriot Act, passed in haste after 9/11. Now that he is the chief executive and wields the expanded power the act gave the government to spy on Americans, he supports renewing the three provisions that give him extra power.
One provision allows the government to institute "roving wiretaps," targeting people who may change phones or get new ones from time to time, without identifying the targets. The normal procedure had been to require the government to identify targets and at least assert that they have some connection to terrorist organizations before such warrants are issued.
A second provision allows the secret court created by the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act to grant warrants for "business records," ranging from banking to library to medical records. And the "lone wolf" provision allows for electronic monitoring of an individual without showing or even claiming he is part of a terrorist group. The provision has never been used, but the government wants to keep it, anyway.
The evidence that any of these provisions has prevented or deterred a terrorist act is between slim and none – you can be sure that if they had been useful in helping to identify the handful of would-be terrorists who have been apprehended or prosecuted that government officials would have trumpeted the news.
Without congressional action all of these provisions will expire at the end of the year. If that happened the country would not be significantly more at risk of a terrorist attack – there are plenty of other laws authorizing surveillance – but the public would be less at risk of abuse of power or invasion of privacy.
So if the Senate spends the entire month of December mulling over health care and debt limits and never gets around to renewing these three bits of expanded government power, we would shed no tears.
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The "Material Girl" goes MTV Diary.
Pia Mia is showing us her life outside what we see on social media.
Today we can follow our favorite stars' day-to-day lives more than ever before thanks to Snapchat and Instagram, but the blink-and-you'll-miss-it formats keep the distance intact and differ from the days we watched them be unfiltered and totally candid on "MTV Diary".
Plus, there's something simply quite special about music documentaries isn't there? No matter how short they may be, which is why it's a rare treat to watch budding pop sensation Pia Mia behind-the-scenes, whether it be in the studio, at a photoshoot or in the kitchen with her mama.
The "Touch" singer has been working on her debut LP for over 2 years now, releasing EP "The Gift" and a handful of singles to tide fans over with in the meantime, which is due out early next year under Interscope Records.
The docu-style series is in partnership with Madonna's clothing line, Material Girl, which the 19-year-old is currently the face of and was recently made the first-ever fashion director after the Queen of Pop complimented her "creativity, confidence and unique sense of style".
Madonna's endorsement, no album out? Not bad for a girl from Guam.
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Archive for September 15th, 2017
It's a fighting game, but different. Read the rest of this entry »
Hypernova: Escape From Hadea
RTS and tower defence, all to save a race of green Jar Jar Binks-alikes. Read the rest of this entry »
Dead by Daylight Adds Leatherface Killer
Starbreeze Studios and Behaviour Digital has announced they will be releasing the infamous character Leatherface as a killer in Dead by Daylight. Leatherface first appeared in the 1974 classic The Texas Chainsaw Massacre and has since become a pop culture icon , terrifying audiences across 8 films. Read the rest of this entry »
INSIDE+LIMBO special edition doublepack is NOW available
PlayDead and 505 Games has announced the INSIDE+LIMBO Doublepack is available now at retailers. The special edition release, priced at £19.99 includes the full games for the renowned 2D puzzle platformer INSIDE and black-and-white puzzle platformer adventure LIMBO, as well as collectors' items including a limited run poster and art card. Read the rest of this entry »
NIS America has announced that Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA is out now in Europe for the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation Vita. The Steam release will be launching at a later date. Read the rest of this entry »
MX vs. ATV All Out announced for PS4, Xbox One, PC
THQ Nordic and Rainbow Studios has announced MX vs. ATV All Out is coming to PS4, Xbox One and PC in early 2018. Take a hop, skip and jump to check it out below. Read the rest of this entry »
Danganronpa V3: Killing Harmony 'Ultimate Roll Call #4' Trailer
NIS America has released a new trailer for Danganronpa V3: Killing Harmony, which features; Kaede Akamatsu, Rantaro Amami, Miu Iruma, Kokichi Oma, Monotaro, and Monokid. Read the rest of this entry »
Assassin's Creed: Origins 'Order of the Ancients' trailer
Ubisoft have released a new trailer for Assassin's Creed: Origins titled "Order of the Ancients." Read the rest of this entry »
Max: The Curse of Brotherhood Coming to PlayStation 4 This Fall
Flashbulb Games and Wired Productions has announced Max: The Curse of Brotherhood, the puzzle platformer is coming to PlayStation 4 both physically and digitally this autumn. Take a hop, skip and jump to check out the trailer below. Read the rest of this entry »
Coming later this year to Xbox One, PS4, PC and Switch.


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Soul Jazz Records are releasing this first ever collection of the pioneering British reggae Lovers Rock group Brown Sugar including rare singles, dubs and extended mixes. The album comes with extensive sleevenotes and interviews with Dennis Bovell, Pauline Catlin, John Kpiaye and Winston Edwards (Studio 16).
Brown Sugar were formed by three young teenage girls - Pauline Catlin, Caron Wheeler and Carol Simms in South London in 1976. In the short period of time 1976-1980, the group - working with Dennis Bovell on the mixing desk and John Kpiaye ('Brownie T) in the studio - recorded barely a handful of singles on the new Lovers Rock label, a number of which went to the top of the UK reggae charts. But success stopped there, and with no album release and no industry support the group broke up in the early 1980s.
Following their split Caron Wheeler became the lead vocalist for the hugely successful group Soul II Soul, Carol Simms launched a solo career as Kofi (re-making a number of Brown Sugar songs with producer Mad Professor) and Pauline Catlin returned to education.
Despite their relatively low-key mainstream public exposure Brown Sugar (and the label on which their first records appeared) announced to the world a new genre of reggae music, Lovers Rock, which spoke for the first time with the sensibility of a new segment of British society; that of first generation-born Black British female youth.
And while Lovers Rock became synonymous with sweet love songs, Brown Sugar's music in fact expressed far more; a righteous pride and consciousness in being Black and British, a political stance more often associated with UK roots groups like Black Slate, Aswad, Misty in Roots and other British reggae acts in the late 1970s. Brown Sugar were in fact their own genre of 'conscious lovers rock' - an expression of ideological black cultural pride.
Brown Sugar's handful of three-minute love songs (often plus extended dubs) somehow manage to encapsulate all the complexities of identity, sexual politics and youthful righteousness of Afro-Caribbean youth living in Britain in the 1970s. Songs such as 'I'm in Love with A Dreadlocks', 'Our Reggae Music', 'Black Pride' and 'Dreaming of Zion' spoke with a straightforward righteousness and consciousness that few roots groups could hope to match. The fact that they were all teenagers is even more striking.
In the mid-70s British reggae came into being as first generation Black Britain was able to find a voice able to express the issues of growing up British with Caribbean roots. This came about in two different ways - the British roots music of (essentially male) groups such as Aswad, Steel Pulse and Black Slate - and Lovers Rock, the expression of a black essentially (but not totally) female consciousness - Brown Sugar, Louisa Mark, 15-16-17, Marie Pierre, Janet Kay, Carroll Thompson, Jean Adebambo and others. And significantly, while British roots music was a variant on a Jamaican style, Lovers Rock was uniquely British - the first authentic British reggae sound.
Dennis Bovell comments, 'For Lovers Rock we needed a pulpit, a way of saying 'this is the style'. Sound systems were already saying 'this is lovers,' brandishing it in the dance. Our intention was to create a style of music that my generation could identify with - one that had a beat, and you could dance to with your partner in a sound system setting.'
Dennis Bovell's mixes for the group gave a further dimension to Brown Sugar records - a sound system mentality, adding sound effects and dub elements. 'I'm in Love with A Dreadlocks' was the debut release for both Brown Sugar and the Lovers Rock label, a fitting calling card for both. The record was a hit on many sound systems across the UK, reaching the top of the reggae charts.
John Kpiaye: 'They never put out an album. And all these records were seven-inch singles; when 12-inches turned up it just killed the seven-inch.'
Although the career of Brown Sugar was short-lived, their legacy and influence remains significant and now, 40 years on from these first records, all of the members are still involved in music. Pauline Catlin has recently re-launched her career under a new moniker, Shezekiel; Carol Simms, aka Kofi, remains a successful solo artist, one of the queens of Lovers Rock; Caron Wheeler, after leaving Soul II Soul at the end of the 1980s, embarked on a solo career, before re-joining the soul super-group which she continues to front to this day.
This new collection brings together all the groups essential recordings for the first ever time.


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Even if you are in the middle of a forest camping, bringing some of the convenience from your modern life is also a great idea to make your trip more enjoyable. Most campers nowadays are investing on a foldable and portable camping table.
What's more fun than eating your breakfast on a table with a picturesque view of the forest? Hence, we have gathered the best folding camp table and dining tables for campers and mountaineers. Here is a list of the following camping tables that you should check out.
Top Best Sellers of Folding Camping Tables and Dining Tables
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1Pilot Rock Picnic Table Frame Kit
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First on the list is the pilot rock picnic table from RJ Thomas MFG. It is made of steel tubing, assuring stability while you're using the table.
Thanks to its robust construction, this table is not flimsy and an excellent choice for both campers and mountaineers. You can also bring it to your local park because it's lightweight and portable.
The diagonal bracing is designed for added strength of the product. All bolts and fasteners that you're going to need are included in the package.
It will only take you a few minutes to assemble the product, and it's ready to use. Its smart and ergonomic design is to walk through, non-trip and non-top.
The table is pre-galvanized, requiring little to no maintenance. It's up to you if you want to use treated or untreated lumber, stained or painted, or whatever your personal preference will be.
- Resistant to rust
- Fully customized to meet your needs
- Solid construction, built to last
- Exceeded the industrial quality
- Maintenance-free
- Corners are sharp
- A little pricey
2Lifetime Round Picnic Table and Benches
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Next, we have the roundtable from Lifetime Products. It can accommodate up to six adults at a time. You can swing the benches outwards for easy access to seating.
This table is constructed of high-density polyethylene for superior quality, strength and durability compared to other models in the market. The table top is coated, and UV protected. It's stain resistant and easy to clean.
What we like about this product is that it's accessible by a wheelchair. Its almond color fits any occasion—be it camping, hiking, or even outdoor events.
This table requires little to no maintenance. Rest assured that with proper use, it can serve you for many years to come.
- Affordable price
- Does not consume much space
- Easy to assemble
- Well-written instructions
- Legs are prone to rusting out
- Water can pool in shallow indentations
3Lifetime 60030 W-Frame Folding Picnic Table
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If you are looking for a larger picnic table, you might want to check out the folding picnic table from Lifetime that can accommodate up to eight persons in comfort.
You can fold it flat for compact and hassle-free storage when not in use. Great for hiking, camping, and traveling, this putty-colored picnic table is both stylish and functional.
The table top and benches are UV-protected, so there's no need to worry even if you use it under the sun. It's also stain-resistant, allowing you to clean the table rather quickly.
The low alloy steel frame is weather-proof and resistant to rust, providing added durability. This picnic table is high for both indoor and outdoor use.
Constructed of high-density polyethylene, rest assured that this table has a longer service life compared to a standard picnic table.
- Compact storage and portable
- Large size
- Easy to assemble
- Sturdy surface material and sharp locking mechanism
- Easy to clean and maintain, no sharp edges at all
- Poorly-written instructions
- Plastic cap for the umbrella hole is indented and can trap water
- Poor packaging
4White Cedar Log Picnic Table with Detached Bench
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Wood is an excellent material for picnic tables for its stability and durability. This charming and practical log picnic table with a detached bench from Furniture Barn USA.
It's naturally resistant to decay, insect, and weather damage. The rust-resistant steel hardware also adds to its durability. It features a 4-5-inch cedar log construction with solid mortise and tenon joints.
For those who are looking for a great centerpiece when hiking or doing outdoor activities, this one is the best options for you. It's beautiful naturally unfinished is perfect for anything nature-related activities.
Plus, the structural integrity of this piece assures you that it can last for a long time. It's easy to assemble, and in just a few minutes, you are ready to use the product.
- Simple assembly; no need for instructions
- Excellent craftsmanship
- Reasonable price
- Not portable
5Lifetime 22123 Folding Picnic Table
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Another product from Lifetime is this elegant hunter green folding picnic table that can accommodate up to six persons comfortably.
This collapsible picnic table is great for outdoor dining and made of construction powder-coated steel and high-density polyethylene.
This durable polyethylene can resist impact, chips, cracks, stains, and rust. The bench weight capacity is up 10 900 pounds.
The table top is thick and firm. An umbrella hole is located at the center of this picnic table. The steel frame hinders are powder-coated as well, allowing you to prevent weather-inflicted damage.
Its molded top features UV protection that can help prevent fading in the long run. After using the table, you can fold it flat and store it securely, making it an essential camping tool.
- Solid construction; built to last
- No sun fade
- Excellent customer service
- Easy to assemble
- Spotty and easy to scratch
- Wobbles a lot
6PVC Picnic Table 8ft
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For those who are looking for a maintenance-free table, may we recommend the Dura-Tel PVC picnic table. It's constructed of UV-protected PVC vinyl.
The white finish with traditional slatted design looks great in any outdoor living room and an elegant camping tool. There are two full benches attached for seating that can accommodate up to eight persons comfortably.
What we like about this product is that with vinyl, you no longer need to worry about splinters, rot, and paint.
It requires little to no maintenance and can last for a long time with proper use. The legs, seats, tabletops are railed reinforced with wood insert for added durability. No more spilling of drinks when you use this table!
- Requires little to no maintenance
- Large surface area
- PVC surface is resistant to rot, rust, and scratch
- Solid construction, built to last
- Easy to clean
- Difficulty in assembly
- Raised price
7Merry Garden Interchangeable Picnic Table and Garden Bench
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Check out this attractive-looking Merry Garden interchangeable picnic table in cedar stain. This two-in-one design can be easily switched with on-flowing movement from picnic table to garden bench, however you like it.
It's also a great camping tool for those who hike a lot. It does not consume much space, and it's lightweight, allowing you to carry it around without difficulty.
The table is made from kiln-dried Asian fir wood with natural stain. There is an umbrella hole in the center that can fit many standard-sized patio umbrellas.
Buyer's manual and all hardware are included in the package. The assembly will take less than an hour, and it's ready to use. Not to mention that it offers generous space, allowing up to six persons to sit comfortably on its full benches.
- Minimum assembly required
- Requires little to no maintenance
- Elegant-looking
- Solid construction and durable
- Lightweight and portable
- Splinters and gauges in the wood
- Sharp edges
- Could have been better for the price
8Dura-Trel Vinyl Picnic Table w/ Unattached Benches
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Another product from Dura-Tel is the vinyl picnic table with unattached benches. We like how the benches are unattached for your convenience. Since it's made of free PVC, it requires little to no maintenance at all.
Minimum assembly is required, and all hardware that you're going to need is included in the package. The rich white color doesn't also fade when exposed under extreme sunlight.
The tables are made of the finest materials to offer robust construction and reduce wobbliness. It's also weather-resistant, making it an ideal camping gear for those who are constantly looking for adventure outdoors.
The table is designed to last without demanding maintenance. It's also lightweight and portable, allowing you to carry it to your camping sites and fit it on the back of your vehicle without difficulty.
- Good weight not to be blown away
- Made of quality wood product
- Well-written instructions
- Reasonable price
- Difficulty in assembling the product
- Some parts are of the wrong size
9Lifetime 80123 Folding Picnic Table and Benches
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Featuring another product from Lifetime, this folding picnic table and benches will make your camping trip more enjoyable and convenient.
This putty-colored picnic table can accommodate up to ten adults comfortably. After using, you can fold it flat and store it away at the back of your car.
It's constructed of high-density polyethylene so rest assured that it could last for a long time with proper care and maintenance.
The table top is also UV protected, and the benches are stain resistant. It's easy to clean and will not crack, chip, or peel in the long run.
There is an umbrella hole located at the center of the table that can fit standard-sized patio umbrellas in the market. Buyers can enjoy up to 10-year limited warranty from the manufacturer.
- Convenient storage
- Sturdy and robust frame
- Does not crack under extreme weather
- Lightweight and portable
- Takes up to two hours to assemble
- Not budget-friendly
10Cedarlooks 0200021 Log Picnic Table
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Lastly, we have the Cedarlooks log picnic tables for those who are looking for a wooden table. This log picnic table is sturdy and does not wobbles.
Its solid cedar construction can last for a long time, and the best part is that you do not need to maintain it at all. Thanks to its natural unfinished surface, you can paint or stain it however you like.
It's also smooth sanded for maximum comfort and long-lasting good looks. The creamy-colored cedar can accommodate up to six persons comfortably in this chair.
This is a natural choice for outdoor dining and camping purposes. It's easy to assemble, lightweight, and portable.
- Robust construction, built to last
- Low-maintenance table
- Lightweight and portable
- Overpriced


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Chris Wilder says it was during the second-half of the game at Middlesbrough back in August that United realised they were able to compete in the upper echelons of the Championship.
Speaking ahead of Tuesday's return fixture, the Blades boss remarked: "When we first stepped into the division, we were looking at everything they had spent and the talent we were up against on that day.
"It seems a long time ago, but for 45 minutes we saw first hand what Championship football was about, we were on the back foot and they were comfortably leading."
Wilder added: "In the second-half we shook things up and the players went out there with the attitude that we were just at this level to make the numbers up.
"40 games later we're within touching distance of Middlesbrough, maybe that was a start for us and our attitude this season has been fantastic, we've shown all season we can and will compete."


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"Hi I'm Daniel, a Unite Foundation student at De Montfort University graduating in 2018 with a marketing degree.
There's no doubt that any student would benefit from three years of rent-free accommodation and I've been really fortunate to be in the same flat over this period of time. It's the first home I can call my own and I have built incredibly important friendships here.
The scholarship has given me so much more than a roof over my head, reliable wi-fi and a great study environment. The Foundation, in partnership with the university, has given me the chance to develop skills for my future career.
In 2016 I applied for a paid summer internship with Unite Students that had been ring fenced for Foundation students like me and I travelled to Bristol for an assessment day.
I didn't get the job but rather than a standard rejection letter, I got detailed, professional, constructive feedback that I was easily able to put into practice. When it came to interviews for my placement year I was knowledgeable, practised, confident. …… and hired!
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New 'look dater' does detective work for family historians
The State Library is partnering with Inside History magazine to create a unique photo-dating tool – the first of its kind in Australia – which will transform the way genealogists and family historians trace their ancestors.
A dynamic and freely accessible website will be built on the expertise of Library staff and its rich collections, to assist users to date family photographs based on how we dress!
"Our readers commonly request help with identifying when family pictures were made. With funding support from Arts NSW, we're thrilled to be working with the State Library on this pioneering online tool that will provide vital information in piecing together a family history," says editor Cassie Mercer, whose creative team at Inside History magazine will lead the project.
Up to 200 images from the State Library's diverse collections (including paintings, drawings, miniatures, silhouettes, engraving and photographs,) dating from 1788 to 1955, will be arranged in a chronological timeline and form the visual centrepiece for the website.
This core set of downloadable images will be supported by an impeccably researched reference guide, developed by the State Library's dress and cultural historian Margot Riley.
"Users will be guided through a step-by-step process of accurately dating and interpreting images through Australia's dress history (eg. style of clothing and accessories worn, hairstyles, etc), and also by studying the detail within the portrait image (eg. backdrop used and photographic studio details) and other key factors," says Ms Riley.
"This is a highly anticipated resource not only for family and local historians, especially those in regional and remote areas, but also the film industry, designers, collectors, vintage clothing enthusiasts and students."
This much-needed public resource will help history societies and public libraries across the state date photographs in their own collections, which will ultimately enhance our collective heritage.
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We Strive to be an Authentic Worship Community
Service starts at 10:00AM
Children's Ministry
Prayer Ministry
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Casual Atmosphere
Join Us for Connection Cafe at 10:00AM
Weekly Communion
Sunday School Classes for All Ages 9:00AM
Next STeps
We Gather Every Sunday
Sundays 10:00am
Connection Cafe 10:00am
Where to Park?
Visitor Parking is located in front of the church just off San Miguel Ave. If that is full, follow the signs to park in our parking lot located behind the building.
We believe as a New Testament church that we should partake in Communion every time we gather. Communion is open to everyone who has a relationship with Jesus. You can take the bread and juice as it is passed to you.
Sunday School and Childcare
We offer Sunday School for everyone from 5-99 every Sunday at 9:00am. We also provide infant and toddler care during our services at 10:30am. If you feel more comfortable keeping your children with you that is fine also.
What to Expect
Worship Service
With the New Testament Church as our model, our goal each Sunday is to simply worship our God as passionately and authentically as we can. Nothing fake…Nothing rehearsed…Just real people, worshiping our real God and trying to make a real difference in the world.
What to Expect
You may have heard it said that churches just want your money. At CCLG it is our goal that visitors should not feel forced to give. Giving is an expression of worship that is for our members. If you would like to give you may do so when the plate is passed or online.
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Connect With a Group
Connection Groups meet in homes and on campus throughout the week. We encourage you to join one as soon as you feel comfortable.
Next Step
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The Lincoln Theatre was nearly a packed house Saturday night, as guests arrived from all over the East Coast to attend the American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC)'s second annual arts event and fundraiser, "Turaath."
"Turaath," which means "culture" or "heritage" in Arabic, featured a lineup of esteemed Arab-American singers and musicians. The show's first act was primarily a set from the Two Rivers Arab Jazz Ensemble. The group had a classic jazz sound with a distinct Arabic flavor; a saxophone, trumpet and bass played alongside an 'oud and a santur, traditional Arabic instruments.
Members of the Carrie Ahern Dance company performed to their songs, which were selections from their 2006 and 2011 albums. Their choreography, while seemingly basic, was actually fairly impressive; the jazz ensemble's leader said one of the songs they danced to had 17 beats per measure.
In fact, the only thing that kept audience members, particularly those in the back rows, from enjoying the first half fully was the theater's staff, who continued to seat people throughout the show. People aren't allowed to go their seats during plays at Nationals Park; you would think the same respect could have been shown to these performers.
The show really hit its stride during the second half, which featured sets from singers George Ziadeh and Lubana Al Quntar. Al Quntar was the audience favorite; nearly every song she sang was met with enthusiastic applause and cheers. Many in the audience even sang along. Al Quntar, who recently moved to New York from Damascus, accepted their praise gracefully, bowing demurely after each song. Trained in Arabic and Operatic musical styles, she used both during her performance, which featured songs from famous Arab composers.
While the dancers were the only performers in costume, the show opened with a "traditional dress parade." ADC staffers and other volunteers modeled various brightly colored Arabic costumes and outfits through the theater's aisles to the stage, where they posed for photos and applause.
Both acts opened with brief remarks from ADC leaders. Before the second act, ADC president Warren David said the organization had accomplished much during 2012 and would continue to do more in the new year. Dr. Amal David, founder of the ADC Women's Initiative, said at the beginning of the show that the success of the first "Turaath" proved that both Arabs and non-Arabs alike were interested in learning about Arabic culture.
"Our community, along with those who want to hear about our community, want to come together to share our heritage," she said.


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