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Online PR News – 07-February-2017 – Windermere, FL – IAOP® today announced Dylan Taylor, Global President and COO, Colliers International, and Ben Trowbridge, Cyber Security Managed Services Leader, Ernst & Young, will be inducted into its prestigious Leadership Hall of Fame.
"IAOP is thrilled to recognize these leaders who have truly reshaped outsourcing," said IAOP CEO, Debi Hamill. "They have inspired each of us in the industry to higher achievements, and we all benefit from their contributions today."
Both inductees are IAOP Certified Outsourcing Professional® (COP) and will be honored at a luncheon ceremony during The 2017 Outsourcing World Summit in San Antonio, Texas, in February. To attend this annual gathering of outsourcing professionals, please visit IAOP.org/Summit.
"Many of us associated with IAOP have known both Dylan Taylor and Ben Trowbridge for years and have personally watched and felt the impacts of their influence on the outsourcing market. The Advocacy and Outreach (A&O) Committee and I are thrilled to induct two of our contemporaries, peers and mentors. They represent the group of early adopters that we have the privilege to know," said A&O Committee chairman, Jan Erik Aase – Director and Principal Analyst, ISG Research.
Dylan Taylor is the Global President and COO of Colliers International. In this role, Dylan oversees the operations of more than 16,300 professionals working from more than 500 offices in 66 countries and annual revenues in excess of $2B. Dylan's leadership focuses on integrating operations across all service lines, enhancing client engagement strategies, cross-selling, fostering service excellence and an enterprising culture, and developing systems for supporting Colliers' strategic growth worldwide. Dylan has more than twenty years of global business experience. Early in his career, Dylan was involved in pioneering global account management service models in the electronics industry. After he entered the real estate industry, Dylan quickly became an industry thought leader and innovator in global corporate services and global outsourcing. Dylan has served as a co-principal author for several seminal works, including the groundbreaking Strategic Role of Place published by CoreNet in 2003, and the Global Sustainability Principles for the Real Estate Industry, published in 2016 by the World Economic Forum. Dylan is a former Vice Chair of the Global Real Estate Council of the World Economic Forum and project leader and Co-Chair for the World Economic Forum's project on the Future of Urbanization. Dylan is A Henry Crown Fellow of the Aspen Institute and a Delphi Fellow of Big Think.
"It is a great honor to be inducted into the IAOP Leadership Hall of Fame," said Taylor. "The recognition is very much a team award and speaks to the talented professionals who have made Colliers International an industry leader focused on enterprising and innovative collaboration."
Ben Trowbridge has developed, shaped and led the growth of a variety of consulting and managed services business as a business unit leader, founder and high growth CEO. As the founder of Alsbridge, the leading Outsourcing advisory firm, Ben grew the company from start-up to industry leader, completed four successful acquisitions and achieved a five-year CAGR of 38% culminating in the sale of the company to a Private Equity firm in December 2012. As CEO, Ben was twice named an Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year EOY finalist. As CEO of Alsbridge, he led teams that created a variety of industry leading sustainable outsourcing approaches and acquired four companies to include in the Alsbridge service groups. Under his leadership, Alsbridge was recognized as an Inc-500 company and as one of the leading consulting firms by consulting magazine in 2013. Alsbridge was sold to Information Services Group (ISG), in 2016. Prior to Alsbridge, Ben served as the Chairman and CEO of United Messaging where he led the sale of the business in 2002. Before United Messaging, Ben served as Managing Partner for Ernst & Young's (EY) Managed Services Business, leading the start-up of a Global Outsourcing Business serving clients in Asia, North America, and Europe. Before Ernst & Young, he served in a variety of executive roles at Electronic Data Systems (now HP) where he led the development of sales in several new business units. Prior to the start of his civilian career, Ben served in the U.S. Marine Corps Infantry Officer and as Company Commander on four separate occasions to include one of the Marine Corp's first Special Operations Capable Raid Companies.
"I am honored to be inducted into IAOP's Hall of Fame, and am grateful to the Alsbridge team for their passion and focus on long-term sustainable contracts that help client and provider find the true value," said Trowbridge. It's never easy going from zero to $50M. Each step along the way requires flexibility and unique team members that can handle the ubiquitous nature of highly fluid growth."
About Leadership Hall of Fame®
Established by IAOP in 2006, The Hall of Fame continues to grow globally and now has close to 30 members in its ranks. The unique honor recognizes individuals for their outsourcing achievements as well as their contributions to community-based economic development and socially-directed investments, career development, education and training through outsourcing. Recipients of The Leadership Hall of Fame are selected by IAOP's Advocacy & Outreach Committee and include buyers, advisors, and outsourcing service providers from around the world. Other recent inductees are Gregg Kirchhoefer, Bill Metz, Christopher Stancombe, Adrian Quayle, Scott Springer, Michael Corbett, Michael Salvino, Mary Lacity, Leslie Willcocks, among others.
About IAOP®
IAOP is the global association that brings together customers, providers, and advisors in a collaborative, knowledge-based environment that promote professional and organizational development, recognition, certification, and excellence to improve business service models and outcomes.
IAOP Media Contact:
Kate Tulloch-Hammond
Director, Media & Communications
+1.845.452.0600, extension 122


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Making the most of R&D
Small business often need to innovate to survive and yet claims by SMEs for R&D represent just 10% of all claims made each year. In many cases, small businesses are completing R&D work without recognising that they are doing so.R&D is traditionally seen as being something of a scientific endeavour, hence the moniker of "the scientist syndrome". The reality, however, is that where a business seeks to innovate, test or trial processes and there is an inherent risk that they may fail, then that work is likely to be considered to be research and development.
The R&D Tax Incentive program is the Australian Government's principle measure to enhance and increase the amount of research and development undertaken by Australian businesses.
As a self-assessment program that is designed to encourage companies to actively engage in R&D, it provides small business with a generous 45% refundable tax offset (equivalent to a 150% deduction) to businesses with a turnover below $20 million as well as a 40% tax offset, equivalent to a 133% deduction is available to all other eligible entities.
How does the R&D Tax Incentive work?
The R&D Tax Incentive works by providing eligible small businesses with a 45% refundable tax offset for expenditure on activities it deems as R&D activities as mentioned above. The decline in value of depreciating assets used for eligible R&D activities is also available able to form part of the claim.
The purpose of the scheme is to help small business be more competitive and improve productivity across the Australian economy by encouraging industry to conduct R&D as well as to ensure that R&D support is more predictable and less complex.
The R&D Tax Incentive program requires self-assessment of R&D activity, however to be eligible for any of the offsets, companies must register their activities with AusIndustry within ten months of the end of their income year. They are then able to claim expenses related to the R&D in their tax return.
What constitutes R&D activity?
If you are developing new products or product variations that can be commercialised to add value to your business, be it in your factory, office or warehouse, you may qualify for R&D concessions and grants. There are two types of activity: Core and Support R&D.
Core R&D activities are those that are explicitly defined by legislation as systematic, experimental activities where the outcome is unknown and based on principles of established science. These are usually undertaken to generate new knowledge such as new or improved materials, products, devices, processes or services.
Supporting R&D activities are not part of the experimental activities but do directly support them. A "dominant purpose" test applies to support activities that are primarily commercial in nature.
The test for supporting R&D activities is tighter than previous definitions and companies that currently claim R&D tax offsets will need to ensure that their activities still qualify.
It's important that businesses considering making a claim understand the difference between core and support activity as well as ensuring compliance with the documentation and eligibility requirements.
Registration of activities alone does not automatically define those activities as eligible under the program and AusIndustry routinely examines registration information to ensure that it complies.
Ensure that you are 'compliance ready'
Being 'compliance ready' is really about having the appropriate systems and processes in place to identify, evaluate and record eligible R&D activity.
Any company that registers for the scheme is required to keep adequate records that substantiate their activities if they are reviewed by AusIndustry. In particular, SMEs are required to maintain financial and non financial records that accurately document and demonstrate expenditure on R&D activities.
If you're a first-time participant in the scheme, it's prudent to get set up from the outset with the help of your accountant, tax agent or an advisory firm that is familiar with the registration process and eligibility.
AusIndustry has identified five key principles it considers to be appropriate for record keeping, which have been formulated from their experience of working with compliance assurance activities. Adhering to these principles properly will stand you in good stead should your expenditure be questioned or reviewed by the ATO and AusIndustry.
Where companies get it wrong
The primary issues that arise for R&D claims are associated with record keeping, the eligibility of certain activities, how they are classified and the documentation of appropriate expenditure.
As is the case for any tax benefit, it is the responsibility of the business to ensure that adequate financial records accurately demonstrate expenditure on R&D activities.
It's also important to understand that registration of R&D activities does not automatically mean they are eligible under the R&D Tax Incentive scheme.
Businesses must judge whether an activity is closely connected to their R&D experiments forms a part of the core activity or should be classified as supporting R&D activity.
The scope of registered R&D activities is something that will always require subjective judgements. What is important is that businesses ensure that the activity can be substantiated and is properly document both in the record keeping associated with R&D activities as a whole and that any expenditure is also properly documented.
5 Principles for R&D record keeping
Planning for R&D
One of the key considerations small business owners should understand about the R&D scheme is how to maximise your offset. Working with your accountant and planning your R&D expenditure can yield a better outcome. Planning your expenditure also ensures that your expenditure is properly documented.
Claiming the R&D Tax Incentive offsets
Recent changes announced by the Government have focused on re-prioritising support for small and medium sized businesses, as well as introducing the ability for small businesses to opt-in to receive quarterly credits. The move to quarterly credits is intended to help SMEs to access benefits of the offset sooner in an income year, rather than waiting for their tax returns to be assessed.
Businesses with aggregate turn over of less than $20 million can claim a 45% refundable tax offset, provided they meet eligibility criteria. Businesses with aggregate turnover of more than $20 million can access a 40% non-refundable offset. Quarterly credits will apply from 1 January 2014.
When and where to get help
AusIndustry has a section on its website dedicated to what the R&D Tax Incentive scheme is about, however our experience is maximising your R&D investment requires considerable planning.
If you require help to access the R&D Tax Incentive scheme or review whether your activity is in fact eligible, please contact us on 02 9957 4033 or via email.
Download PDF Version: Making the Most of R&D
Last updated September 2013. This factsheet is provided for information purposes only and is correct at the time of publishing. It should not be used in place of advice from your accountant. Please contact us on 02 9957 4033 to discuss your specific circumstances.

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The delivery of the solar wafers will commence in January 2011 through 2012, and the polysilicon supply will commence in January 2011 through to February 2013.
"We are pleased to expand our customer base to include a leading enterprise such as Lu'an Group," says Xiaofeng Peng, Chairman and CEO of LDK Solar.
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Taken separately, omega-3 and coQ10 pills each cut men's PSA levels by a third 12/17/2012
Taken separately, omega-3 and coQ10 pills each cut men's PSA levels by a third 12/17/2012
By Craig Weatherby
As its name implies, prostate-specific antigen (PSA) is a protein generated by the prostate gland.
The PSA test has been widely used to screen men for prostate cancer and monitor men who've been diagnosed with or treated for the disease.
But benign conditions like prostatitis, urinary tract infection, or BPH (enlarged prostate) can raise PSA levels. misleadingly.
Conversely, drugs used to treat BPH (e.g., finasteride and dutasteride) can lower a man's PSA level, giving a potentially false appearance of safety.
Official U.S. advisory groups now advise against using PSA screening for prostate cancer because of these false signals and because the diagnostic benefits, if any, are small … while the harms of unnecessary treatment can be substantial.
No experts recommend its use without a detailed discussion with a physician concerning the pros and cons of using the test.
Iranian scientists now report that omega-3 and CoQ10 supplements each cut men's PSA levels by about one-third.
Omega-3s and prostate health
Most of the studies conducted to date link higher fish or omega-3 intakes to reduced prostate risks … with some differences due to genetic variations (Szymanski KM et al. 2010).
For example, see "Salmon Slashes Prostate Risk in Swedish Study", "Omega-3s May Boost Prostate Health for Some Men", "Fish and Omega-3s Linked to Prostate Health... Again", "Prostate/Colon Risks Raised by High Omega-6/Omega-3 Ratio", and "Omega-3s Called Prostate-Protectors".
In one exception, as our article title said, "Omega-3s [were] Linked, Weakly, to Rare Prostate Cancer".
However, as many expert commentators noted, the results were very weak statistically and contradicted by a large body of positive clinical evidence … hence, they lack credibility.
Iranian trial finds omega-3s and CoQ10 cut PSA levels
A team from Tehran's Clinical Center for Urological Disease recruited 504 men to participate in a 12-week trial (Safarinejad MR et al. 2012).
The men were randomly assigned to one of four daily supplement regimens:
Placebo capsule
Omega-6 GLA (2400mg)
CoQ10 (400 mg)
Omega-3 fish oil (4.48g EPA + 2.88g DHA)
We should note that at more than 7 grams per day, this was an unusually high daily dose of omega-3s.
(Heart patients with high triglyceride levels are advised to take 4 grams daily, while most authorities recommend 1 gram daily for heart patients and 250-500mg per day for healthy people.)
GLA is a long-chain omega-6 fatty acid (extracted from borage or primrose oil), which often exerts anti-inflammatory effects.
After 12 weeks, PSA levels dropped an average of 30 percent in the omega-3 group and by an average of 33 percent in the CoQ10 group.
In contrast, PSA levels rose about 15 percent in the omega-6 GLA group.
The Tehran team noted that prostate cancer is promoted by inflammation, and that omega-3 fatty acids exert relevant anti-inflammatory effects.
And they wrote that CoQ10 – an antioxidant natural to the human body – exerts several specific anti-cancer effects and probably modulates inflammation.
However, they urged caution about their findings:
"Although statistically PSA was altered with the duration of treatment, longer studies are necessary to reach an appropriate conclusion." (Safarinejad MR et al. 2012)
Given the evidence overall to date, it seems that omega-3s are prostate health allies, while the excess omega-fat intake typical of Americans is risky.
Akinsete JA, Ion G, Witte TR, Hardman WE. Consumption of high ω-3 fatty acid diet suppressed prostate tumorigenesis in C3(1) Tag mice. Carcinogenesis. 2012 Jan;33(1):140-8. doi: 10.1093/carcin/bgr238. Epub 2011 Oct 31.
Aronson WJ, Kobayashi N, Barnard RJ, Henning S, Huang M, Jardack PM, Liu B, Gray A, Wan J, Konijeti R, Freedland SJ, Castor B, Heber D, Elashoff D, Said J, Cohen P, Galet C. Phase II prospective randomized trial of a low-fat diet with fish oil supplementation in men undergoing radical prostatectomy. Cancer Prev Res (Phila). 2011 Dec;4(12):2062-71. doi: 10.1158/1940-6207.CAPR-11-0298. Epub 2011 Oct 25.
Carayol M, Grosclaude P, Delpierre C. Prospective studies of dietary alpha-linolenic acid intake and prostate cancer risk: a meta-analysis. Cancer Causes Control. 2010 Mar;21(3):347-55. doi: 10.1007/s10552-009-9465-1. Review.
Christensen JH, Fabrin K, Borup K, Barber N, Poulsen J. Prostate tissue and leukocyte levels of n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids in men with benign prostate hyperplasia or prostate cancer. BJU Int. 2006 Feb;97(2):270-3.
Chua ME, Sio MC, Sorongon MC, Dy JS. Relationship of dietary intake of omega-3 and omega-6 Fatty acids with risk of prostate cancer development: a meta-analysis of prospective studies and review of literature. Prostate Cancer. 2012;2012:826254. doi: 10.1155/2012/826254. Epub 2012 Oct 18.
Gerber M. Omega-3 fatty acids and cancers: a systematic update review of epidemiological studies. Br J Nutr. 2012 Jun;107 Suppl 2:S228-39. doi: 10.1017/S0007114512001614. Review.
Hamazaki K, Higashihara E, Terachi T, Takada H, Matsuda T, Kawakita M, Fuse H, Hamazaki T, Kameyama S, Masai M, Chiba Y, Tokunaga M, Furuya Y, Okegawa T, Murota T, Kawa G, Itomura M. The effect of eicosapentaenoic acid on prostate-specific antigen. In Vivo. 2006 May-Jun;20(3):397-401.
Heinze VM, Actis AB. Dietary conjugated linoleic acid and long-chain n-3 fatty acids in mammary and prostate cancer protection: a review. Int J Food Sci Nutr. 2012 Feb;63(1):66-78. doi: 10.3109/09637486.2011.598849. Epub 2011 Jul 15. Review.
Higashihara E, Itomura M, Terachi T, Matsuda T, Kawakita M, Kameyama S, Fuse H, Chiba Y, Hamazaki T, Okegawa T, Tokunaga M, Murota T, Kawa G, Furuya Y, Akashi T, Hamazaki K, Takada H. Effects of eicosapentaenoic acid on biochemical failure after radical prostatectomy for prostate cancer. In Vivo. 2010 Jul-Aug;24(4):561-5.
Reese AC, Fradet V, Witte JS. Omega-3 fatty acids, genetic variants in COX-2 and prostate cancer. J Nutrigenet Nutrigenomics. 2009;2(3):149-58. doi: 10.1159/000235565. Epub 2009 Sep 23. Review.
Safarinejad MR, Shafiei N, Safarinejad S. Effects of EPA, γ-linolenic acid or coenzyme Q10 on serum prostate-specific antigen levels: a randomised, double-blind trial. Br J Nutr. 2012 Nov 30:1-8. [Epub ahead of print]
Shaikh IA, Brown I, Wahle KW, Heys SD. Enhancing cytotoxic therapies for breast and prostate cancers with polyunsaturated fatty acids. Nutr Cancer. 2010;62(3):284-96. doi: 10.1080/01635580903407189. Review.
Szymanski KM, Wheeler DC, Mucci LA. Fish consumption and prostate cancer risk: a review and meta-analysis. Am J Clin Nutr. 2010 Nov;92(5):1223-33. doi: 10.3945/ajcn.2010.29530. Epub 2010 Sep 15. Review.


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Puppy Bowl gets virtual reality treatment on Animal Planet
Virtual reality has never looked this cute.
Animal Planet has announced that for the first time ever, viewers can experience the network's annual Puppy Bowl using virtual reality.
Sponsored by GEICO, the VR experience gives viewers access to the field where four puppies scrimmage and "sniffle for field goals" amongst chew toys and assistant coaches.
"Literally, look all around — there are puppies on every side of the field," the Puppy Bowl announcer says in the YouTube clip.
The 360-experience is available to viewers at AnimalPlanet.com/PuppyBowlVR, through the Discovery VR iOS and Android apps, Samsung Milk VR and on Animal Planet's YouTube page.
CUTE ALERT: #PuppyBowl returns Feb 7! Download the app or click here for Puppy Bowl VR! >> https://t.co/0D1rMvvUwk pic.twitter.com/rfMNCFaI3b
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This year's bowl features 49 adoptable puppies — from 44 different animal shelters and rescue organizations from across the U.S. — on #TeamRuff and #TeamFluff.
A whopping 10 million people tuned in to watch the epic match-up last year. Puppy Bowl XII will air on Sunday, Feb. 7 from 3-5 p.m. ET.


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Heart health and high fashion are once again teaming up to raise awareness about women's heart during the upcoming New York Fashion Week.
This year, the American Heart Association and the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) are for the first time teaming up for a Feb. 6 runway show featuring the Go Red For Women / The Heart Truth Red Dress Collection.
Go Red For Women is the American Heart Association's national movement to end heart disease, the leading cause of death in women. The Heart Truth is the NHLBI's national campaign for women about heart disease. The dress icon was created by The Heart Truth and has helped Go Red For Women earn international recognition.
"The Heart Truth has played a seminal role in nationwide efforts to raise awareness of heart disease in women, and Go Red For Women is proud to work together toward our shared goal of improving women's heart health," said Nancy Brown, chief executive of the American Heart Association.
The Red Dress Collection has been the official start to Fashion Week since 2003.
Celebrities such as Toni Braxton, Jennie Garth and Felicity Huffman have walked the runway wearing fashions from top designers such as Zac Posen, Badgley Mischka, Nicole Miller and Tadashi Shoji.
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A ROSE BY ANY other name might smell as sweet, but what about an art museum? The California Museum of Art has been known as such since it was founded in 1982, but come this December, the facility will be baptized anew. Why mess with success after 14 years? Because, says CMA director Gay Shelton, new growth and new directions require a new, more accurate moniker.
"My best metaphor is that the name 'California Museum of Art' is like an ill-fitting shoe," Shelton says with a laugh. "For one thing, it's too big. For another, it's not shaped quite right. ... It creates this impression that we're a huge organization with many galleries and an enormous collection of art. It sets us up to disappoint people's expectations."
For the record, the CMA has 2,250 feet of exhibition space. That's not bad for a regional art museum, but it doesn't compare to the cavernous halls of the Oakland Museum or SF MOMA. Shelton offers both those facilities as examples of organizations that could really deliver on the comprehensive collection of work that the name California Museum of Art seems to promise. So, as of December 22, the CMA will become known as the Sonoma Museum of Visual Art (or Sonoma MOVA). But don't forget the old name just yet, because it's still in use until the changeover date.
A new name is not the only change in store at the museum, according to Shelton. The CMA may soon acquire more gallery space and a larger budget.
"I hope that within the next five years there will be some major changes," Shelton says.
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yesterday's minuscule shot of this Atom-based UMPC explained the form factor quite well, this here picture shows the unit in a much better light. Otherwise there's little new info on this U2010 from Fujitsu, but that $1,300 pricepoint isn't a great start. Was this whole "Atom is cheaper" thing just a cruel, cruel myth?
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Newcastle have revealed they expect Steve Harper to be out of action for around 12 weeks after undergoing shoulder surgery.
The 35-year-old sustained the injury in Saturday's 1-0 Barclays Premier League victory at Everton in a first-half incident involving Toffees striker Jermaine Beckford.
A Newcastle spokesman tonight said: "Following a shoulder ligament injury sustained in United's game against Everton last Saturday, Steve Harper has undergone a successful operation which took place yesterday. It is likely that Steve will be unavailable for selection for a period of around 12 weeks."
Beckford was booked for the challenge by referee Andre Marriner. Although the tackle was not a particularly bad one, it ended the involvement in the game of Harper, who landed heavily on his left shoulder and immediately looked in distress before being carried from the field on a stretcher.
It means the player is unlikely to figure for Newcastle's first team again until the middle of December - and is likely to mean an extended run in the side for Tim Krul.
Krul replaced Harper at Goodison Park and was also in goal for last night's 4-3 Carling Cup third round success over Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.


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Liz Phair @ Hiro Ballroom, NY 6/25/08
Watching the sold out crowd sing along as Liz performed the album in its entirety just reasserted just how much meaning and power these 18 songs have. Although I will admit it was just a tad creepy seeing a man who couldn't be much younger then my father mouthing the lyrics to "Flower" (you know the line about blowjobs). He also came bearing a bouquet. Apt, right? Flower, get it! EW creepy. Anyways, it was a cathartic show I'm glad I got to witness first hand. And I'll be damned if I look as good as Liz when I'm 41.
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Spoon covers The Smiths - Swooooon
Thanks to You Ain't No Picasso for unearthing this cover. The thought of Spoon covering The Smiths makes me wet myself. But then I actually listened to it. Yep, my suspicions were confirmed - it's sexy! But then again so is every word Britt Daniels utters.
Panic - Spoon (The Smiths cover)
23 June 2008
Oh I'm in a lull...
Here's the really gorgeous video for Andrew Bird's Daytrotter version of "Lull" featuring Dianogah
Lull - Andrew Bird featuring Dianogah (Daytrotter version)
20 June 2008
Please Feed the Animals
You've probably already downloaded the new Girl Talk album Feed the Animals. If you haven't you should, since it's "pay what you want" (my favorite words in the music industry!). Technically you can be a total cheap-ass and download it for free (not that we're advocating that, but just saying). Anyways after listening to it about 4 times today (mainly while bopping like a lunatic behind a desk at work) I think this is my favorite track. "Here's The Thing" samples 96 Tears, Come on Ride the Train, Since You've Been Gone and Jesse's Girl amongst a mish-mosh of hip hop and electro-beats. And it works!
Here's the Thing - Girl Talk
18 June 2008
Mix to my 17 year-old self
Six years ago the number of albums I owned barely cracked the double digits. However, those few precious CDs were totally ingrained in me. In light of a few recent events I've been thinking a lot about who I was, who I've become and how a handful of songs were responsible for getting me there. Enjoy these tunes in my moment of solipsism:
Long before their misguided attempts at becoming the Biggest Band in the World(TM), they were MY band. To this day, I will even brush aside hipster impulses and defend, rather then condemn, the almost unbearable earnestness that sustained my senior year of high school. Besides when you're seventeen this kind of shit, the cliche black and white binaries in the lyricism, the kindergarten rhyme schemes, sounds utterly profound, ok? Especially when it comes from a dreamy Brit. YOUR dreamy Brit to be exact.
There There - Radiohead
Hail to the Thief was the first Radiohead album I ever bought. I was at that age where I wanted to cultivate that elusive thing known as "taste" and I'm pretty sure Radiohead were one of those bands I was "supposed" to like. I know, I know, that's a dumb reason for buying any album, but hey it's turns out I actually liked it. So there.
Girl You Have No Faith in Medicine - The White Stripes
This was also the year I was prescribed some hardcore anti-depressants. Um they didn't exactly work. I'm glad Jack White realized this.
Lost Cause - Beck
Sea Change is a break-up album. When I was 17, I considered break-ups a luxury. Because break-ups imply that you were at one point um, with someone. I would have killed for one. And thus I was jealous of Beck.
Untitled 4 - Sigur Ros
Ok, so this song barely makes the cut. I got () for my 18th birthday. It was the ONLY thing I asked for. I read about in USA Today (of all unhip places!) and thought "Whoa a band that sings in a made up language and names their albums after punctuation. I must have it!" Also I worked at nursing home and dealt with death on a near daily basis and I would listen to this song on my lunch breaks when in need of an calming, ethereal respite. That would usually be often.
16 June 2008
Going to Buffalo
So I'm going through a major life change that will impact Volume Knob very slightly, and that is I'm moving from Olympia, WA to Buffalo, NY this week. This means our "base of operations," mailing address and such things will change. As soon as I get a new mail box address, you'll see it on the side bar.
This also means that we will sadly no longer be on three different oceans (tear!) but um... hey, how 'bout that Niagara Falls? Also, I might be a bit sketchy in posting as all my worldly belongings are going to have to fit into a single suitcase as I uproot from the home of K records to the
the Mountain Goats - Going to Buffalo.mp3
the Mountain Goats - Leaving Home.mp3
Tori Amos - She's Leaving Home (live Beatles cover).mp3
Magnolia Electric Co. - Leave the City.mp3
The Weakerthans - Left and Leaving.mp3
Chantal Kreviazuk - Leavin' on a Jet Plane.mp3
Nellie McKay - Suitcase Song.mp3
Hank Williams - Move It On Over.mp3
Sufjan Stevens - Niagara Falls.mp3
Leonard Cohen - Hey That's No Way to Say Goodbye.mp3
Bright Eyes - Devil Town (Daniel Johnston cover).mp3
I was livin' in a devil town, didn't know it was a devil town
Oh Lord, it really gets me down, about this devil town
15 June 2008
Ah, that cello...
This is a song to listen to while you're walking along the side of the road. The early afternoon sun is warm and softly yellow, and the long grasss brushes the fingertips of your outstretched hand. You're not looking for a ride, not really, but you probably wouldn't say no if one came along.
When I First Came To This Country : Crooked Still
13 June 2008
It's the frickin' weekend, baby!
Woohoo R. Kelly! Not Guilty!
Let's celebrate with the GREATEST mash-up of all time:
If I Could Rock (It Would Feel Like This) - Jens Lekman Vs. R. Kelly (ABX)
10 June 2008
Happy Birthday June!
Let's all wish a very happy birthday to blogger June! (Technically her birthday was yesterday, June 10th, but while I was in the middle of posting this I very suddenly lost power. Silly thunderstorms!)
(We'd like to say) Happy Birthday Just For You - Donny Hue and the Colors
09 June 2008
Because sometimes there are just no words.
Tori Amos - Over It (B's Over the Pool mix).mp3 from the "Y Kant Tori Mix" Bootleg.
A soft, dreamy, ethereal a cappella which might be considered an early mash-up, if they weren't both Tori songs and didn't result in quite such a perfect blend. I listen to this much more than either of the two original songs the create it.
"The Pool" is originally found on the Winter EP and "Over It" is part of an instrumental piano suite found on the God single.
Estradasphere - Six Hands.mp3 from Palace Of Mirrors
All their songs are instrumental, and it's a good thing: The degree of brash, cacophonous complexity would only be burdened by the presence of any lyrics. This short punch of a song screams "CIRCUS!" with its calliope-like staccato piano that surely must only be played with six hands.
Sufjan Stevens - Redford (For Yia-Yia & Pappou).mp3 from Michigan
Yia-Yia & Pappou are code named for Dear Abby and her sister, Ann Landers, both Michigan natives as well. Deliberate and cerebral, this instrumental pause of heavenly vocalizations backing hesitant piano in an otherwise richly poetic album, serves as a moment of silence for reflection.
Mason Williams - Classical Gas.mp3 from The Mason Williams Phonograph Record
A favorite of mine since I was a kid. Hard to believe this song is 40 years old! His most well-known and one of his best pieces, this guitar-based classic builds to full orchestral blast in barely over three minutes.
Neutral Milk Hotel - Untitled.mp3 from In The Aeroplane Over The Sea
Not sure if I love it or hate it when there's a fucking amazing album with a single instrumental track in the middle of it. Bagpipes, and roaring trombone are the signatures in this admittedly very odd song.
Islands - Tsuxiit.mp3 from Return To The Sea
Very similar to the above: the single instrumental track dividing (uniting?) the halves of a 11-star (our of four stars) album. Featuring gongs, piano, fluttery synthesizer and of course strings, this Instrumental Intermission cleanses the palate in a cheery way.
Sunn O))) & Boris - N.L.T..mp3 from Altar
NOT a relaxing piece, and definitely not for grandma. If you've never heard Sunn O))), it's like drinking two bottles of Robitussin, then putting a Led Zeppelin or Black Sabbath vinyl on at 20 RPM, adjust the 100khz up to max, and putting the speakers on the floor.
Jeff Buckley - Peace Offering.mp3 from ??????
Sorry for the (lack-of) sound quality on this one; it's an ultra-rare/random/unreleased/b-side/whatever from back in the day. To give you a Jeff Buckley song without his gorgeous vocals seems like a crime, but this only showcases what talented songwriter and guitarist he was.
What? You don't own Grace? SHAME ON YOU. BUY IT.
Two Gallants - Instrumental Song.mp3 from Live at The Independent
This punchy rock piece holds more than a bit of southern flavor as it boldly twings and jangles through the night, driven by relentless drums and a walking baseline, occasionally pausing and delivering what can only seem like a musical punch line.
Buy their Self-Titled Album.
Aphex Twin - Avril 14th.mp3 from Drukqs
One of my favorite instrumental pieces of all time. This short, soft piano piece plucks along gently and makes good use of the residual instrument sounds, as if caught wandering and daydreaming.
Django Reinhardt - Limehouse Blues.mp3 from The Complete Django Reinhardt and Quintet of the Hot Club of France, Swing-HMV Sessions 1936-1948
If you've never heard Django play, then you've missed out on one of the greatest guitarists of our--or our parents' or grandparents'--time. His light, cheery strums bounce along jazz beats with incomprehensible complexity for such a feather-touch sound. Paired here with violin reminiscent of Andrew Bird's early works, this is a happy piece to lift any mood.
Hilmar Örn Hilmarsson & Sigur Rós - Pictures & Memory.mp3 from Angels of the Universe OST
Hot Icelandic-on-Icelandic action! Here the two artists team up for the floaty, gorgeous soundtrack to the 2004 documentary of aerial scenes of Iceland. The rich violin is backed by Sigur Rós' classic dreamy soundscape.
Philip Glass - Metamorphosis One.mp3 from Solo Piano
Think: Gershwin Plays Gershwin. The only other song that could be considered a "classical" selection here (I could have all-too-easily done an all-classical mix!) but is probably the best example of the all-explaining joke:
Knock, Knock.
Who's there?
Knock, Knock.
Who's there?
Knock, Knock.
Who's there?
Knock, Knock.
Who's there?
Philip Glass
Philip Glass
Philip Glass
Philip Glass
08 June 2008
NEW Radiohead song!
Two days ago Radiohead premiered this gem of a song in Dublin. "Super Collider" is a shiver-inducing piano ballad, which further solidifies their reign as biggest band on the planet. As if you really needed more proof:
Super Collider - Radiohead
05 June 2008
Sail On
A much-needed vacation was in order, so this weekend my husband (yeah, sorry fellas!) is taking me on a cruise up to Victoria, British Columbia for the weekend. Here's some songs to share that set the mood:
The Beatles - Day Tripper.mp3
Jukebox the Ghost - Victoria.mp3
The National - Squalor Victoria.mp3
Danielson - Cast It the Setting Sail.mp3
Half-handed Cloud - Sailing the Veil-Boat.mp3
03 June 2008
Top 6 songs of the moment
Guy Blackman & Jens Lekman - A Dark & Quiet Place.mp3 from Adult Baby
The most homoerotic song ever! Regardless of your gender or orientation, it'll make you want to take your pants off. Slow, sultry and tinkly... whimsical and yet serious all at once with gorgeous male-on-male vocal harmonies.
Van She - Kelly (Cut Copy mix).mp3 from the Kelly 12"
Like the first time I heard Cut Copy, I heard this Van She song and was convinced it was straight from 1985. The chorus, the synthesizers, the sound effects... This 7+ minute remix is just icing on the retro cake.
Damien Rice - Woman Like a Man.mp3 from B-Sides
Dark, hot, brooding, sweaty and powerful (and that's only the guitar!), this is a song for those of us who like it rough. For the heady feminists out there it produces a cultural conundrum: it is a degrading command or an observational compliment? Throw in some cello and ethereal female harmonies, and you will only say YES.
Islands - I Feel Evil (Creeping In).m4a from Arm's Way
I should have just uploaded the entire Islands album, because, really, that's almost all I've been listening to lately. Also, will someone PLEASE PLEASE get on the anticipated/inevitable Creeper remix or mash-up?? For reals, people. It's screaming for it.
Cold War Kids - Saint John.mp3 from Robbers & Cowards
I'd listened a bit to CWK some time ago but never really "got into" them until recently, with a revival of their true greatness courtesy of the recent Sasquatch festival. This song is a bit odd and off-tempo for them, like a jangly olde-tyme revival preacher. The schizophrenic cymbals and determined bass offset the choir-like vocals calling out for mercy from death row.
Flight of the Conchords - Bret You've Got It Goin' On.mp3
There's no reason or excuse for this, save for the fact that it's brilliantly written. It makes me want to be a guy so I can sing it to other guys. All I can do instead is Jam out with my...Clam out? (ooof, sorry for that one.)
01 June 2008
The Very Most
One band might just be single-handedly responsible for making Boise, Idaho the new indie-pop mecca. The Very Most are really that good, or at the very least good enough to make location best known for potatoes slightly known for jangly, catchy-as-hell melodies. Really, just listen to these guys. You too will think "Idaho, really??"
The Very Most - Good Fight Fighting.mp3
The Very Most - Sod Off.mp3
The Very Most - Spilt, Spilt Milk.mp3
Their new album Congratulations Forever is out now.


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COLOUR is often considered the most important element of bridal flowers, but take time to think about the scent as well.
Why not go for a bouquet which is fragrant as well as colour-co-ordinated?
Follow your nose and go for a scent you like rather than one which is fashionable at the moment – you're the one who will be holding the flowers after all.
As a general rule, white and pale flowers tend to have stronger scents than brightly-coloured ones, so go for Oriental lilies, tuberose and narcissi if this fits in with your theme.
Freesias are the exception, with darker red and pink varieties having a wonderfully strong scent.
The most obvious choice is the rose, which has such a variety of colours it can be used in pretty much any bouquet.
While most commercially grown flowers are in season throughout the year, there are exceptions to this, such as peonies, sweet peas and lily of the valley, so it's a good idea to think about this when setting your date if you have a vision of your perfect blooms.
Flowers in the winter months, for example, generally cost more, sometimes as much as double. So sometimes just "going with nature" is the best bet, and certainly looks more natural and will tie in with your wedding's overall look.
If you're struggling with the enormous amount of choice on offer, your best bet is to get some advice from a florist and flick through some bridal magazines to get some ideas.
There are even a huge range of options when it comes to the shape of the bouquet – would you rather carry a solitary bloom, have a posy style bouquet or a larger drooped shape?
You can opt for silk flowers which generally cost more, but will be a lasting memory of your big day.
What your choice of flower means
- Daisy – sharing, innocence
- Ivy – fidelity
- Lily-of-the-valley – return of happiness
- White rose – love and beauty
- Red rose – passion
- Sweet pea – pleasure
- Tulip – love
- Orange blossom – purity
- Forget-me-not – true love
- Morning glory – affection
- Pansy – loving thoughts
- Bluebell – everlasting love
- Hollyhock – fertility
- Iris – health
- Lavender – devotion
- Violet – faithfulness
- Alstroemeria – wealth and prosperity
Flowers you might want to avoid
- Anemone – a dying hope for love
- Carnation (yellow) – disappointment and rejection
- Chrysanthemum (yellow) – jilted love
- Cyclamen – farewell
- Foxglove – insincerity
- Hydrangea – vanity
- Larkspur – fickleness
- Marigold – grief and jealousy
- Peony – shame
- Tulip (yellow) – hopeless love


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"I like to serve this with a green salad and crusty bread. It's easy to prepare, so it can be served as an everyday meal or dressed up with your favorite glass of wine for dinner guests.â€� —Charlene Chambers, Ormond Beach, FL
How to Make It
Combine 1/4 cup green onions, cilantro leaves, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/8 teaspoon pepper, 1/2 cup broth, chile, and 1 garlic clove in a food processor; process until blended.
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1/4 cup onions, mushrooms, and remaining garlic clove to pan; sauté 2 minutes. Add cilantro mixture, remaining 1 1/4 cups broth, rice, 1/2 cup water, and cumin to pan; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 25 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat; cover and let stand 5 minutes. Add parsley to rice mixture; fluff with a fork.
Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle chicken with the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Add chicken to pan; cook 5 minutes on each side or until done. Remove chicken from pan; cut each chicken piece crosswise into 1/2-inch slices.
Heat 1 teaspoon olive oil in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Add remaining 1/4 cup onions and tomatoes; sauté 2 minutes. Arrange 1 cup rice mixture on each of 4 plates; top each serving with 1 breast half and 2 tablespoons tomato mixture. Garnish with cilantro sprigs, if desired.


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By the end of seventies it became pretty clear that the basic formula car of those times in USSR, Estonia 19, which hit the tracks in 1975, was not quite up to date. The E-19 driven by the TARK (Tallinna Autoremondi Katsetehas) works driver Enn Griffel won the USSR Championship in Formula 3 in its first year of competition, standing mostly against previous generations of Estonia cars - models 16M and 18. However, in the Cup of Peace and Friendship, where the car could be compared to contemporary designs from other socialistic countries, it was not successful. Let alone a couple of episodes, national team members used mostly Estonia 18M cars, which were still produced, or, sometimes, heavily redesigned versions of the 18M (BPS-Estonia of Vladislav Barkovskiy or Tallept-Estonia of Toomas Napa were often quicker than factory cars).
Apparently those redesigned versions gave a stimulus to TARK to start designing a new car: it was a rare case that factory-spec Estonia 19's without any changes raced in the first part of the field (the same could be said about the 18M, though). Often the purpose of such changes was to gain some additional downforce: in late seventies racing car aerodynamics followed much different path than it did some years before. Wings were no more an interesting design solution, but have become necessary, and Estonia 19, which was neither good in terms of downforce nor eye-pleasing, became subject to technical and artistic surveys. Drivers started to play with aerodynamics: many E-19 chassis featured various wings, winglets, flaps, narrow, wide, low and high nosecones, engine covers, new body panels. A number of cars was modified to accept ground effect. Many attempts were made to find an additional downforce and to put in order the airflow around the body.
In 1977 Raul Sarap, TARK employee and the national team member, came up with his own vision of the E-19. His Estonia 19M was notably shorter than production car and used lightweight materials in the chassis. A more streamlined body with a low and narrow nose raised some associations with mid-1970s Formula 1 cars, such as McLaren M23, Tyrrell 007 or Shadow DN3, although it was a little smaller. The car has shown a good potential right away with Sarap winning the first race of the season in Formula Easter, but the success could only be repeated in the last, sixth, race: sadly, the rest of the championship rounds saw the car retiring. But later on the Estonian driver could show some good results again: in 1978 Raul Sarap has become a USSR Champion on a revised Estonia 19M with a rear wing and a wide nose, and was a runner-up in 1979 behind Alexander Medvedchenko from Kiev, who also drove a seriously modified Estonia 19.


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The Minnesota State Fair is coming up soon, and they're hosting their 4th annual Vegan Main Dish Competition. Your favorite original vegan recipe could be the winner. This is a fun way to participate in the fair while sharing how awesome vegan food can be. Register to enter the competition by tomorrow, August 11 at 4:30pm.
The judges are looking for tasty, easy-to-prepare dishes that supply a complete protein. The entries will be on display in the Creative Activities Building, and the winner will receive a ribbon, a check, and vegan cookbook.
The category is listed as lot #1110 on page 39 in the Creative Activities Booklet. Check it out and enter to win!


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|Sister teaching Bekah the important things is life.
|Bekah feels the same way I do about Shelby's Furby...it's kind of annoying and kind of addicting at the same time.
|We spent the morning of New Year's Eve in the doctor with an ear infection.
|This is the extent of our New Year's celebrating...after this we were all in bed by 9 while Shelby partied it up at her dad's house.
|By New Year's day Bekah was back to smiling and feeling better.
|She Reads Truth...love this study
|Taken by surprise that I hit my 3rd trimester...things are going way to fast.
|Baby girl is kind of confused what to do with her extra pair of shoes.
|On Wednesday Shelby got her braces removed which sparked the debate...does she look younger now or older???


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If you go by the media coverage of the horrendous Las Vegas shootings, the most important thing now is to determine the precise motives of the shooter. The Internet is bristling with all manner of speculation: was the killer angry with this group or that? Did he act out of rage or hatred, etc.?
Yet these are probably the least useful questions to be asking now. Rather, we need to be thinking ahead to the mass-shooters-in-waiting—the "copy-cats" who will use the Las Vegas murders as a template for their own horrific schemes. And we have good reason to believe that the more publicity the Las Vegas shooter garners, the greater the motivation of copy-cats to "dethrone" him with the next mass shooting. (The reader will note that I do not use the Las Vegas shooter's name in this piece).
Narcissism and Social Rejection
As my colleague, forensic psychiatrist Dr. James L. Knoll IV, has pointed out, narcissism and social rejection are established risk factors for aggressive behavior.1 Dr. Knoll further observes that media coverage given to mass shooting perpetrators "…has sent the message that committing a spectacular act of murder or killing is a great way to get attention."1
One study by Dr. Paul Mullen2 examined the psychological profiles of five perpetrators of mass killings who were captured alive. Mullen found that, typically, these individuals were often bullied in childhood and had personalities marked by suspiciousness, obsessional traits, grandiosity, and persecutory beliefs. Generally, these were individuals who intended to kill as many people as they could and then to kill themselves—and they were influenced by heavily publicized cases of other mass shootings.
Only a very small percentage of gun-related killings are attributable to clinically-documented mental illness,3 and the personality profile suggested by Mullen is far too common to be of predictive value—it would yield countless "false positives" for potential mass shooters. But we can encourage more responsible media coverage of mass shootings in an effort to cut down on "copy-cat" killings.
Recently, Professors Adam Lankford and Eric Madfis have proposed four specific guidelines4 for reporting of mass killings: 1. Do not name the perpetrator. 2. Do not use photos or likenesses of the perpetrator. 3. Stop using the names, photos or likenesses of past perpetrators. 4. Report everything else about these crimes in as much detail as desired.
Given the "Wild West" character of the Internet, it may be unrealistic to expect widespread adherence to these idealistic guidelines. Yet we must push back against the tide of media hype and perverse glamour that washes over us in the wake of mass killings. As Lankford and Madfis observe, "…by no longer publishing the names or images of mass killers, the media would stop giving them the attention they often seek and likely deter some future perpetrators from attacking."
1. Knoll JL: Mass Shootings: Research and Lessons, Psychiatric Times, October 4, 2017
2 Mullen PE. The autogenic (self-generated) massacre. Behav Sci Law. 2004;22:311-323.
3 Metzl JM, MacLeish KT: Mental Illness, Mass Shootings and the Politics of American Firearms. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4318286/
4 Lankford A, Madfis E: Don't Name Them, Don't Show Them, But Report Everything Else: A Pragmatic Proposal for Denying Mass Killers the Attention They Seek and Deterring Future Offenders (PDF Download Available). Available from here: [accessed Oct 4, 2017].


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by John Vibes, The Free Thought Project
Four North Carolina schools were recently placed on lock-down by police, after a "suspicious person" was seen entering Richlands Elementary School on September 19th.
An initial investigation turned up empty handed, but two weeks later the police announced that they solved the mystery behind the suspicious person at the school.
The "suspicious person" that caused the lock down was not actually an intruder, but was one of the school's teachers, who had decided to celebrate "talk like a pirate day", by dressing up for their students.
A school representative explained to local reporters that the district has a zero tolerance policy when it comes to reports of suspicious people.
"We have this new psy lock system, there was an immediate lockdown done of the school and check in with all the teachers to make sure to make sure everybody was safe and secure. Law enforcement of course came to the scene," Suzie Ulbrich, a spokesperson for Onslow Co. Schools said.
The staff member, whose name has not yet been revealed by police, was allegedly wearing a full pirate costume, complete with a pirate hat and a plastic sword. Another member of the staff who was not in on the joke was apparently threatened by the teacher's costume, and notified the school office, who then called police.
According to multiple reports, the staff member was under the impression that the person was carrying a gun, not a plastic sword.
When police received reports of a strangely dressed person carrying a weapon, they shut down every nearby school in the district and searched each school with police and K-9 units. Each search turned up empty handed and the lock-down was lifted after three hours. It is not yet clear as to whether the festive teacher knew that the lock-down was intended for them at the time.
"After a thorough review of this incident, it has been determined that school personnel working in conjunction with law enforcement agencies handled the situation in a very professional manner and followed all protocols to the letter," Jerry Morse of the Sheriff's Office said in a press release.
© 2014 The Free Thought Project, reposted with permission


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02 Home Tour
"If I'm non-harmful to people, then I want to be so also for the nature", Hugo says. So when he is not teaching yoga at Radiant Light Yoga Brussels or performing for circus and dance spectacles, he may well be trying out different organic ingredients for making his own household and self-care products. He also aspires to contribute to a cleaner environment by creating zero waste.
When New Year 2016 rolled around, Hugo made a resolution. Since then he has reduced his use of chemicals and plastic to a minimum, adopted a vegan diet, and pays attention to the durability of the products that he uses. For him this lifestyle is part of his quest to be conscious about who he is and what he leaves behind.
In addition to household products, Hugo also prepares his own self-care products. Regarding scent, he wonders why we move so much away from our natural one. Each of us has our own signature scent. If he 'fakes' the scent, he uses essential oils.
To him respect is important. We tend to value home-made things more because they are made by a real individual and their care. "If you put love into your products, they will give you love back. It's about putting your spiritual energy into what you use", he says.
mix equal parts baking soda and vegetable soap (Savon de Marseille without extra scent or other - Hugo uses Paillettes de Savon from La Droguerie Ecologique)
white vinegar
rose essential oil (Geranio Bourbon)
Dr Bronner's Magic Soaps
white vinegar
essential oils (lavender, tea-tree and peppermint are great disinfecting ones)
He loves cooking and giving time and care to the food he prepares. His way to skip packaging waste is to shop in bulk at Le Marché Bio at Les Ateliers des Tanneurs.
More considerate of the environment, more considerate of our own health and wellbeing.
roasted tomatoes
black lentils
home-made curry powder
...cooked in coconut oil, adding water and let simmer
Join Hugo each week for classes at Radiant Light Yoga Brussels


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Members of the Midtown Republican Club were briefed on what's happening in our realm at Tuesday night's meeting.
President Sam Goff took the podium and began by describing the City Council meeting that day and the issue that has held our attention for months – the Greensward at the Zoo. The mayor's proposal for parking spaces was on the agenda, and Goff said the Overton Park Conservancy was well represented with happy, enthused people, while the Zoo had bused in fewer people who really didn't look like they wanted to be there.
In the end, the vote on the proposal was put off for two weeks. Goff said calls to the members Reid Hedgespeth, Philip Spinoza, Kemp Conrad and Worth Morgan in support of the greensward "would not be wasted."
In Overton Square, Goff mentioned that YOLO would be moving west on Madison. Their current location will be expanded to the north and there are plans for a two story restaurant there.
The Turner Dairy has applied for a PILOT and got an approval by EDGE. They want additional warehouse space. However, there is a zoning question involved, Goff said. "A certain prominent developer would like that property. If the PILOT is declined, Turner has threatened to move to Southaven. We're getting slapped in the face twice: is the use appropriate (it will add noisy trucks coming in) and they (Turner) don't pay the taxes that would be collected from a development of retail or residential places."
In addition, "Kroger on Cleveland wants to put a fuel center on Garland. There is an issue about fuel centers being located near an intersection."
Zaxby's, Goff said, is on its way (Union near the Parkway) and Central BBQ on Central is taking the space Goodwill occupied for a catering and take out kitchen."
As for the Belz property at Union and McLean, "until the minor medical place moves, nothing is going to happen. Belz and partners also don't want to do anything until the left turn lane is taken care of."
Sears Crosstown already has "more than 100 apartments pledged for that project. A studio is going for $1,200 a month and a three bedroom will cost $2,600 a month."
The 19th Century club restaurant "may open this fall," Goff said and the property the company bought across the street will be a restaurant that shares parking with The Cupboard.
"A lot of positive stuff is going on in Midtown," Goff said. "Don't be shy about letting everyone know that."


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Exhibitors and Education Sessions Covering a Variety of Cutting Edge Industry Applications
SAN JOSE, Calif. — (BUSINESS WIRE) — October 2, 2017 — The commercial drone industry is gathering at the San Jose Convention Center for the next several days of educational sessions, demonstrations, exhibits, and workshops. With experts from various industries coming together to discuss the current applications of drone technology and the future full of opportunities for drone operators, this year is sure to be Drone World Expo's best event yet. The trade show and conference will run Tuesday, October 3, and Wednesday, October 4, with pre-conference workshops starting today.
"We are thrilled to be back in San Jose, the heart of Silicon Valley, and gather thousands of commercial drone users to hear from over 125 speakers and see the latest technology on display and in action," said Joelle Coretti, Vice President and Event Director. "We have a phenomenal line-up of sessions and amazing thought leaders who will be presenting the most up-to-date regulatory information, commercial applications and user cases. You never know what might be announced or unveiled at Drone World Expo and we're excited to find out!"
On-site registration is available at the San Jose Convention Center.
The week starts off with three pre-conference workshops taking place on Monday. These workshops will discuss timely issues from three different segments of the drone industry including inspection, public safety, and agriculture. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University – Worldwide presents sUAS for Inspections; AMA, DJI and Fly-Robotics will present a Public Safety Training Workshop and MicaSense will present Sensors and Analytics for Precision Agriculture.
For the third year, Drone World Expo will offer an insightful and important education program with more than 40 sessions, focusing on the most innovative advancements in commercial drone use and technology. There will be three dynamic keynote presentations. Tuesday morning at 8:45 am, speakers from Facebook, NASA, Airbus, Project Wing, and GE Beyond will deliver Views from Above: Policy Evolution and Bold Predictions for the Future of Commercial UAS.
On Tuesday afternoon at 1:00 pm Michael Kratsios, Deputy Assistant to the President and Deputy U.S. Chief Technology Officer, will discuss U.S. technology priorities and strategic initiatives.
Wednesday's keynote session is From Packages to Passengers: How Drones are Transforming Transportation and starts at 8:45 am with speakers from UPS, Aurora Flight Systems, NASA, Uber Elevate, and Ford Motor Company.
These sessions will also be moderated by Gretchen West, Hogan Lovells, Co-Executive Director, Commercial Drone Alliance.
Other notable events during the Expo include live demonstrations of the Lily Next-Gen Introduction and the Fruity Chutes UAS Parachute Recovery System and many others; dozens of Tech Talk presentations in the exhibit hall, press conferences, and Professional Drone Demo Day, featuring live demonstrations of UAS technology on the California Coast. (La Selva Beach, CA, Thursday, October 5, separate registration required).
There will also be valuable networking events to get to know other drone industry professionals such as the Women of Commercial Drones Roundtables and the networking receptions held both nights of the show in the Exhibit Hall. AIAA will also be presenting the winners of the IDEA Competition, encouraging new ideas that connect the UAS-related R&D and end-user communities. For more information about the event or to register, visit droneworldexpo.com.
Drone World Expo, the defining event for the commercial applications of UAS technology, will take place October 3-4, 2017 in the heart of Silicon Valley at the San Jose Convention Center. For more information, visit www.droneworldexpo.com. The event is produced by JD Events, dedicated to the creation of targeted and innovative industry-leading events that deliver results. The company brings together highly qualified buying audiences, education-rich content and high-level networking opportunities -- all geared toward increasing business transactions in the markets it serves. Visit www.jdevents.com for more information.
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text: HBO Producer Outlines What an Orlando Shooting Doc Could Look Like 9:05 AM PDT 6/14/2016 by Alex Ritman FACEBOOK TWITTER EMAIL ME Getty Images HBO's Sheila Nevins said it was still "so sad and so close" to have any real thoughts of making a film, but her interest would lie in the motivations of the killer. Sheila Nevins was one of the special guests at the Sheffield Doc/Fest on Tuesday, where the veteran producer and multi-award winning HBO Documentary Films president took part in a discussion into her long and illustrious career with the BBC's Storyville editor Nick Fraser. But as the conversation moved towards documentaries covering some of the darker elements of humanity, the subject of Sunday's Orlando shootings was raised, with Nevins asked how she might put the U.S.'s worst mass shooting to film. Although she said it was still "so sad and so close" for her to have any real considerations about a documentary, Nevins said that she thought her focus would be on the killer, Omar Mateen. "I have no empathy for him. I hate him. But I don't mind understanding him," she said. "I think maybe if a film is to be made, it's the fear of a man's gayness ... that's the real story here," she said, pointing to reports that Mateen had been to the Pulse nightclub many times before. "You could say that he'd been there to scout it out. He was a guard, he didn't need to scout it out. If you go into a club where people are dancing and you've got an automatic rifle, you don't have to scout too many things out." Nevins also said she'd seen an interview with Mateen's wife where it was claimed he would beat her up at night. "Maybe he beat her up because he couldn't love her. Who knows? But there was something in this man ... the homophobia may have been the exact opposite," she said. "So the whole idea of killing the thing you love, going back to Oscar Wilde almost." Although there have been numerous reports of Mateen's alleged links to the Islamic State, Nevins suggested that she'd want to examine these and consider the possibility that it was simply a way of masking the real justification. "I'm more included to figure out was is really that he was inspired by ISIS or did ISIS give him an excuse to kill his own," she said. Later in the Sheffield Doc/Fest — which runs through Wednesday — Nevins is due to receive the festival's inaugural creative leadership award, honoring "an individual's essential contribution to the international documentary industry. FACEBOOK TWITTER EMAIL ME Alex Ritman email@example.com alexritman


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|Philippians Children's Sermon Series
Preparation: You could use instruments and noisemakers if you choose for this children's sermon. Streamers and ribbons would also make it fun! If you are going to have the whole congregation join in the blessing time then have it printed in the bulletin.
Faith+Open: Gather the children. Recap what we have been learning in Philippians or sum up Philippians that Paul is in jail and writing to his friends reminding them to tell the story of Jesus, serve others, be kind to each other, and to remember that God is with them all the time.
Say, "Paul says in Philippians chapter 4 to REJOICE all the time! He is in jail and still rejoicing that God is with him and that he knows that God loves him and all of us. We can rejoice and celebrate that this story of Jesus is about us and for us."
Faith+Share: "What are ways that we rejoice?" "Yes we can make some noise when we rejoice can't we?" I am going to ask you some questions about when we can rejoice and I want you to yell loud the word REJOICE (and shake/play these instruments if you are using them) after each question. Let's practice!"
"Let's get the congregation to join us!" (practice yelling rejoice and making noise)
God is with us...REJOICE!
All the time....REJOICE!
When we are in worship... REJOICE!
When we are at play... REJOICE!
When we are happy... REJOICE!
When we are worried...REJOICE!
When we are at work... REJOICE!
When we pray....REJOICE!
When we tell the story...REJOICE!
When we are lost....REJOICE!
We know God is with us. REJOICE!
All of the time. REJOICE!
We know God loves us....REJOICE!
All of the time...REJOICE!
"Do you remember the blessing we have been saying? Let's bless the whole congregation. We are going to turn towards them and say the blessing together." Gather kids up so that they are facing the congregation to give them the blessing."
Say together the words from Philippians 4:5 (NRSV) while doing the following actions:
Let your gentleness (flat hands palms facing body circle each other) be known to everyone (open hands and arms out). The Lord is near (hands to heart)***see video below
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Teach the song "Rejoice in the Lord Always and Again I say Rejoice."
Have streamers and ribbons for the kids to wave in the air (or make them if you have a children's church)
Send kids out into the congregation with their instruments and noisemakers to do the litany and have them stay there for the blessing.
Use the blessing as the benediction this week.


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It was about eight years ago when Guillermo Andrade opened the doors to 424 on Fairfax, a cult-favorite lifestyle boutique that stocked coveted labels like Rick Owens, Fear of God, Stampd, Alexander Wang, and John Elliott. The selection of goods had attracted a solid fan base of influencers and menswear enthusiasts; however, about five years after he co-founded 424, Andrade decided to expand the brand with its own in-house apparel line.
"I've alway had a passion for clothing the time was right and was ready to try and make a small capsule collection, luckily I struck a nerve in the market," he told Complex. "Its still one of my favorite projects actually."
This weekend, the brand will roll out its Spring/Summer 2018 collection, which Andrade described as 424's most elevated and refined range yet. There's a stellar mix of streetwear staples—such as hoodies, graphic tees, and distressed denim—and more traditional menswear pieces, like trench coats, button-ups, trousers, and a 424-branded tie.
"[The] evolution of the brand has just been refining, refining, doing over and over again," Andrade explained. "SS18 we have some new resources so it's nice to be able to develop collections with more options to make the final product the best that it can be. If you buy our product we strive to make sure that it's worth your money."
You can check out the Spring/Summer 2018 lookbook, shot by Adam Katz Sinding, below. The collection drops Friday at the boutique, 424 N. Fairfax Ave, as well as select retailers.
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Siti Saleha goes into action mode in 'Extreme Ends'
Although Siti Saleha has never been interested in doing a reality series, her curiosity was piqued when she was offered a chance to participate in KIX's action-adventure programme Extreme Ends. This is because the series combines three of her loves – her husband, travelling and extreme activities.
Extreme Ends sees the actress and hubby Ahmad Lutfi Azhar flying to Hong Kong to try a few of the extreme activities available on the island.
As it turns out, there were a lot of firsts for Siti.
"It's my first time in Hong Kong, my first time shooting a show with my husband and my first time doing a reality series," the 28-year-old offered.
"For the show, I had to play a war game using a BB gun, which I had never done before. It seems BB gun war games are popular in Hong Kong. I didn't know that! I also went hiking, which was another first for me."
Siti and Lutfi are one of four duos featured in the four-episode series; other celebrities include host Patricia Gouw from Indonesia, popstar Gun Ratchanon from Thailand and Filipino actor Enchong Dee, each going on the adventure with their respective guests.
As for the two Malaysians, viewers can see what they are up to in Episode Three titled Day & Night.
"Lutfi and I shot our scenes separately because I did the night segment and he did the day. So, he didn't know what I was doing, I didn't know what he was doing. We weren't allowed to talk about it either which was awkward when we met in our room," Siti shared with a laugh.
Since the two have only been married for a year – their wedding took place in July 2017 – the producer decided to add a touch of romance to their episode.
"The producer asked a lot of personal questions, like how did Lutfi propose, and what was the wedding reception like?
"For one of our activities on the show, we had to guess what the other likes to eat. I got two guesses right," continued the Malay-English beauty.
According to Siti, at one point during filming, Lutfi got down on his knees and "said a bunch of romantic things".
The Nora Elena actress elaborated: "The producer found out that Lutfi didn't have a ring when he proposed to me."
Siti, however, has not seen the finished product so she has no clue what made it into the show.
"I have no idea what made the final cut. My first try at the BB gun war game, I didn't have my hat on although I was in a full army gear, and I got shot on my forehead. One time too, I dived to avoid getting shot. Well it was more like I fell," she said.
"I am a Pisces. So water sports is more up my alley. When they gave me the BB gun and I was put in the war zone, I panicked. But that's what they wanted, a transformation – from someone who had no idea to someone who could kind of do it. So, I just went for it."
Since Siti and Lutfi weren't told anything about what they would do on the show, they hit the gym prior to shooting in preparation.
"What I have discovered doing the show is I am not as fit as I thought I was (laughs)."
An avid traveller, Siti said she loves going to Europe, especially Britain, where her mother lives. "As long as I have the energy, and I have the money, I want to travel," she surmised, saying that she loves taking lots of photos anywhere she goes.
Next up, Siti is heading to Bandung, Indonesia for the series she is currently involved in.
"It's a TV3 drama series titled Jika Masih Ada Rindu. I play a woman who has just divorced her husband. But then, her ex-husband gets into an accident and only remembers the early years of marriage. He thinks he is still married to my character."
As for Extreme Ends, she concluded: "I only knew Hong Kong as a high-density island, where people go for work. I didn't know they had extreme sports like rock climbing which I would've loved to try. So, if I do go back I want to try that and learn more about Hong Kong.
She added: "Sharing this experience with Lutfi was sweet. Lutfi proposed after just seven months of being together.
So, through Extreme Ends, we got to know each other even better. It was fun to do the show because we have a good balance and we challenge each other."
Extreme Ends premieres on Oct 17 at 9.30pm on KIX HD (Astro Ch 729), and airs every Wednesday.
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Serves: 12 Prep Time: 20 min Cook Time: 10 min Total Time: 30 min
A grapetastic take on a classic cookie!
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- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Lightly coat a baking sheet with canola oil and set aside. In a large bowl, combine the flour, cornstarch, sugar, and salt together until incorporated. In another medium sized bowl, whisk together the canola oil, egg whites, and Welch's 100% grape juice until homogenous. Add the liquid mixture into the dry ingredients at a steady stream and whisk until the batter is smooth.
- Spoon one tablespoon of batter onto the greased baking sheet and use a back of a large spoon to gently spread the batter into a thin 4-inch circle. Repeat until batter is used up.
- Place the baking sheet into the oven and bake for about 10 minutes or until the cookies begin to brown lightly. Working with one cookie at a time, remove a cookie from the oven with a spatula being careful not to crack it. Flip it over and place a fortune in the center. Fold the cookie into a half moon shape and curl to bring the two corners together. Place in an empty muffin tin cool and set in shape. Repeat with the remaining cookies, leaving the other cookies in the warm oven until ready to mold.
- 1 cup flour
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- ¼ cup sugar
- A pinch salt
- ⅓ cup canola oil, plus extra for greasing cookie sheet
- 3 egg whites
- ⅓ cup Welch's 100% Grape Juice
Serving Size: 1 cookie
- 30 calories
- 0.2g fat
- 21.9mg sodium
- 6.7g carbohydrates
- 0.1g saturated fat
- 0.2mg cholesterol
- 0.1g fiber
- 3.6g sugar


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Violation Tracker Individual Record
Company:Sidney Coal Company Inc
Date:May 26, 2009
Offense Group:safety-related offenses
Primary Offense:workplace safety or health violation
Secondary Offense:mining violation
Level of Government:federal
Action Type:agency action
Agency:Mine Safety and Health Administration
Civil or Criminal Case:civil
Case ID:8222427
Facility State:Kentucky
Facility City:Kimper
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HQ State of Parent:Tennessee
Ownership Structure of Parent:publicly traded
Major Industry of Parent:mining and minerals
Specific Industry of Parent:coal mining
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In October of 2014, BoltBlitz.com was among the first to report on the conflict between a few hoteliers and the Chargers' effort to build a new multi-purpose stadium in conjunction with a non-contiguous expansion of the convention center. The obstructionism of these hoteliers, now known as the Hotelier Cabal, has transformed pro-stadium voices into true activists.
On Monday, the San Diego Stadium Coalition, Save Our Bolts and other civic and fan groups came together in support of a national boycott against San Diego hotels that are owned and/or operated by the Hotelier Cabal. The hoteliers identified in the boycott are financially influencing local politicians who are collectively opposing the development of a downtown mixed-use facility.
"Whether you feel strongly about the Chargers and their quest for a new stadium or not, the influence that the hotel industry wields over local officials has created a dysfunctional political ecosystem where voter and taxpayer interests are being mortgaged to the highest bidder." said Jason Riggs, San Diego Stadium Coalition Founder and Chairman.
He added, "In 2008 we started working with various civic groups to find a stadium solution in San Diego. During that time one roadblock has remained consistent and that's the hotel industry's opposition to a downtown multi-use facility. Until these hoteliers and the politicians that represent them come forth to transparently discuss and negotiate the Chargers' downtown convention center/stadium solution, we are asking everyone not to patronize their hotels."
Save Our Bolts joined the San Diego Stadium Coalition in taking a hard-line stance against the Hotelier Cabal in organizing the boycott.
"Despite a downtown plan that includes a significant investment from the Chargers and zero general fund dollars, we have been surprised at the lack of support from local politicians and outright characterizations in campaign materials," said David Agranoff, co-founder of Save Our Bolts.
"We fear that a group of powerful San Diego hoteliers are influencing local politicians and creating a united political front against the Chargers. Follow the trail of donations and it is shameful that these hotels are using politicians to pit neighborhoods against millions of Chargers fans. The reality is this plan doesn't hurt your neighborhood in any way. It is time to hold them accountable. And our national fan base is ready to make sure when friends and family come to visit they know where NOT to book a room."
Evidence of hotelier obstructionism has been present throughout the search for a stadium solution. Days before the Citizen Stadium Advisory Group (CSAG) announced they would focus on Mission Valley for a new stadium, a few of their members meet with stadium activists, including the leadership of the San Diego Stadium Coalition and Save Our Bolts.
In that meeting, when faced with the question of what were the real obstacles to downtown, a CSAG representative admitted that it was the hoteliers.
Steve Cushman has been particularly outspoken against the Chargers efforts downtown claiming, "If you were going to line up the people in San Diego who have done the most to block a new stadium over the years, there is no doubt that Steve Cushman would be near the head of that line," Mark Fabiani told Chargers.com.
Mayor Faulconer re-appointed Steve Cushman to the San Diego Convention Corporation Board of Directors in October of 2015, a move that allowed the two to continue to work together for a contiguous expansion of the Convention Center.
When analyzing Faulconer's actions and CSAG's admission to stadium leaders, the only intellectual conclusion that can be reached is that CSAG's choice between downtown and Mission Valley, and the mayor's stadium effort last year, was nothing more than a political illusion designed to protect the interest of the Hotelier Cabal.
The cabal will now likely feel financial ramifications for their corruptive influence on San Diego politics. Save Our Bolts along with The San Diego Stadium Coalition have a combined 42,000 members that will be utilized to spread the word of the boycott. Family, friends and Chargers fans who live out of San Diego will be encouraged to avoid Hotelier Cabal properties.
Riggs added, "We know it's going to take some real financial pressure on these hoteliers before they'll negotiate in good faith to resolve our lingering Convention Center and stadium issues. We feel this is a good start."
The hotels identified in the boycott include:
Evans Hotels
- Bahia
- Catamaran
- Lodge at Torrey Pines
Town and Country Hotel
Town and Country Hotel
Bartell Hotels
Pacific Terrace Hotel
Humphrey's Half Moon Inn & Suites
The Dana on Mission Bay
Sheraton La Jolla
Hilton Harbor Island
Best Western Island Palms Hotel and Marina
- Holiday Inn San Diego Bayside
- Days Inn San Diego Hotel Circle (near Sea World)
For info on the political influence of San Diego Hoteliers, visit http://www.hoteliercabal.com
BoltBlitz.com fully endorses and agrees with the aforementioned parties on boycotting the local hotels of San Diego. They seem to be the ones standing in your way of keeping the Chargers in San Diego.
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*submitted to BoltBlitz.com via email from Dan McLellan.