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I think he writes about ghosts, he doesn't go round with a gun and trap and catch them.
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Mind you, that's not half as bad as his friend and researcher John Magin Kennedy claiming to have killed a Vampire back in 1989, and where did he kill the Vampire???? 'Preston' (Source JMK Website)
I've gone off him somewhat, the early books were excellent but the stories now are clutching at straws even more. Same goes for his Merseymart column, the other week it was a giant cat that told two lads to stay out of some woods near Speke.
The talking cat of Speke is an old legend in speke and halewood. I heard it years ago in the seventies. Cats have been known as 'familiars' i.e. attendant demons of witches.
As for John Magin Kennedy - I asked him once if he believed anyone had left his grave and drank blood, and he said, 'They based a whole religion on one. His name was Jesus.'
I thought that was a bit out of order though, but, s'pose he has a point .
Hi MissInformed
If Tom does join the forum I would like him to explain why his story The Valentine Ghost said to have occurred on the iron bridge in Sefton Park, featuring the lovers named William Robert D'Onston and Alice Harwood, appears to be a direct borrowing of the story of the Ripper suspect Robert D. Stephenson otherwise known as Roslyn D'Onston who related a very similar story that took place not in Sefton Park but in Hull.
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Gididi Gididi Goo.
Ah, you have to watch out for that bugger. He likes to attach things to your aura and then hand you his card canonising himself as a "demonologist, expert in exorcism and vampirism" so you run to him to remove what he placed there in the first instance. The man is a self-agrandising control freak with a moderate level of occult knowledge. And everyone knows what they say about a little knowledge being a dangerous thing! He's not a bad feller, so far as I can tell, just very fond of his public image. Very willing to help, so long as he's cast in a positive light and it's worth his while. If not, you don't see him for dust...
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My mate knows Kennedy and assures he's the real deal and apparently he doesn't do all that no more when he last saw Kennedy saying he found it draining.
Don't think he can be that fond of public image he's not as known as Slemen and when Pricey done some Halloween special he didn't seem like he cared when Pete was asking him what if a vampire listens to this and comes after you and said there welcome to try.
Can't believe Pricey tried and Ouija board and he's a skeptic!
Gididi Gididi Goo.
I know Kennedy too. I can assure you I don't doubt he has abilities! I also don't doubt he's done good work in the past, but he's strayed off his path and is in danger of getting lost in the woods. He strikes me as somebody who's suddenly realised his moral compass is spinning the wrong way and is having trouble moving the needle back to north. The last time he did any workings he did get ill, which would tally with what your friend said.
He likes to cultivate a certain 'venerable elder' image amongst Liverpool's occult and Pagan community, but that doesn't stand up to close scrutiny, I'm afraid! That's what I meant by public image, rather than the public as a whole. I should have explained myself better, sorry.
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would he let us join his hidden sections? i think not
Hi All
I really don't know Tom Slemen and perhaps I shouldn't comment on his work on the supernatural, although I came across this statement about another couple of older writers on the occult which might have some bearing on Mr. Slemen's work: Like Elliot ODonnell, Thurston Hopkins was fascinated by true ghost stories, and it is not always easy to distinguish between his true stories and his fiction. (Entry on R. Thurston Hopkins in the Supernatural Fiction Database)
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Ive read afew of the Haunted Liverpool books, and his articles in the merseymart, theyre very interesting.
they are very good books, but I wish he would include bibliographies and sources...
If he ever put a date in anything he has written so it could be verified or researched it would assure me for once that his articles were not works of fiction.
sLemon has provided me with another rib ticker of a story in the latest Merseymart - mass sightings of a UFO in the Edge Hill district with people 'from the bullring' in town having extensive knowledge of what happened on that night.
Having researched Edge Hill's history in general and spoke to numerous amount of people having lived their all their lives, I've never once come across this 'recent' story. Ged, perhaps you have a photo of this from the Bullring?
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Personally, I'd love for someone to come up and produce a book on the facts of Liverpool's Ghosts and spookies. Obviously not photographs of them as that's asking a bit much, but slemon seems to know exactly what he was eating for breakfast 30 years ago when a ghost walked through his wall yet cannot recall exactly where his house once stood.
Give me a story on a ghost and produce written reports by the person who saw it and then I'll give him some credit.
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Pics of my Session Elite kit, piano black, one rack tom and snare left to clean, I'll add them later! I had some of these on here before but can't find them
Pics of my Session Elite kit, piano black, one rack tom and snare left to clean, I'll add them later! I had some of these on here before but can't find them
That cleaned up great!!! Doesn't even look like the same kit. I can't wait to see some set up pics.
amazing what cleaning can do to neglected shells .. they cleaned up nicely
But again thanks, and drum on!
Nice work! They cleaned up awesome! Nothing like scrubbing off years of neglect to reveal a gem! great kit too BTW!!
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Here's the wood hoops to this kit, damaged!
Should I strip them and repaint, or leave them natural wood- or just leave them alone?
Straighten metal kick plate or buy new?
The rest of your kit is starting to look like new (although the shells could stand to receive another polish), so I say: strip, repaint, and replace the hoop protector plate (part number HPP-2).
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1994 SX "Session Series" in #38 Stainless Steel
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1991 SZX "CZX Studio" in #133 Crimson Quartz
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If you have never cleaned. Polished, waxed, ect. Your drum or drums, here the way I do it. Completely remove all hardware, if you don't any wax or polish will leave residue behind & look terrible . Note the small screwdriver ! I never use power tools on my drums. Speed strip a thread anywhere, it will delay putting them back together, drum lays around in pieces...not good. Bottom head is a very handy parts/tool tray. I also leave lugs in hoops until I'm ready to clean hoops! Helps keep track of them as well!
Only the snare left to clean & I'll be sitting these bad boys up!
Cleaned and straightened a bit, will do for now!
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Towergate Insurance Motor Division have issued a list of top tips to help drivers avoid being targeted in 'crash for cash' scams. Towergate Insurance has found that staged accidents involving large vehicles are on the increase and are circulating advice to help client companies and their employees recognise the ploys of would-be criminal claimants.
What is crash for cash?
These staged accidents force drivers to crash into the back of vehicles who have braked harshly and for no clear reason. There is no doubt that these accidents are being caused deliberately by people keen to claim on insurance from haulage companies and drivers need to be aware of the dangers - which could lead to personal injury as well as to substantial insurance claims.
How does crash for cash work?
Scams used by today's criminals on the road include:
Approaching a junction, roundabout or intersection and then suddenly and needlessly jamming on the brakes leading to a rear end collision.
Using a no-stop' vehicle driven erratically by one gang member to cause a car driven by another gang member to break violently immediately in front of a vehicle leading to a rear-end collision.
How can crash for cash affect me and my business?
After the accident, the criminals then claim compensation, often with the help of bogus witnesses and other parties that might be involved in the scam, for injuries, vehicle damage, replacement vehicle hire, loss of earnings and other costs. A successful scam can typically net the criminals a staggering £20,000 to £40,000. The consequences of staged accidents include the risk of serious injury, or even death. There is also the trauma of dealing with the consequences of an accident that, despite appearances, was not the fault of the driver. Lastly, it may also impact claims experience, leading to a consequent rise in insurance premiums and a negative effect on no claims bonuses.
According to the Insurance Fraud Bureau the 'crash for cash' gangs will claim for:
Compensation for fictitious personal injuries, to include claims from individuals who were not even in the fraudster's vehicle at the time of the accident.
The cost of recovering the fraudster's vehicle from the scene of the accident, even though it was actually driven away after the collision.
The cost of repairing the fraudster's vehicle, to include fictitious damage and damage that was already present on their vehicle from previous cash for crash activity.
Loss of earnings for the driver and the occupants of the fraudster's vehicle.
The cost of hiring an alternative vehicle until the fraudster's vehicle has been repaired, despite them driving their vehicle following the accident or having access to others.
How to prevent crash for cash?
So what can a driver do to combat the growing menace of 'crash for cash' scams?
Prevention is the best defence.
Never tailgate - allow plenty of space between you and the car ahead.
Look beyond the car in front. If you see erratic driving up ahead, slow down and be ready to brake hard - remember the intended victim might be you.
Carry a pen and paper for taking notes and keep in the glove box a disposable camera or mobile phone for taking photos.
Consider fitting forward-facing video cameras and announce their presence with stickers on the back of your vehicle. This isn't usually cheap but could prove invaluable.
Telematics technology combined with forward facing cameras can help analyse an accident situation, help prove liability and avoid false escalation of a claim. Telematics data will record driver behaviour and vehicle location to help build a reliable picture of the mishap.
Concentrate on your driving - if you are using your mobile phone or otherwise distracted this could work against you when trying to prove liability.
What should I do if I suspect that I am involved in a crash for cash scheme?
If you are unlucky enough to be involved in what you suspect is a 'crash for cash' scam you need take certain steps, in addition to exchanging names, addresses, insurance details and so on.
Stay calm, think clearly and, as with any accident, don't admit liability.
If a 'no-stop' vehicle is involved, try to get its registration number - or at least a brief description - as it leaves the scene.
Call the police, but be careful - you're dealing with criminals. A call from your cab to your Transport Manager could in fact be a call to the police.
If there's the slightest indication of injury, call an ambulance as well - note how the car's occupants respond to the emergency services' involvement.
Use a disposable camera or your mobile phone to photograph the immediate scene, road markings and damage to the car involved.
Count the number of occupants in the car - the number can grow in the days following the accident.
Get the names, addresses and dates of birth of all the occupants and make a note of where they were sitting in the car.
Be very careful about photographing the car's occupants - though if the victims accidentally get into your shots, that might prove useful.
Look for independent witnesses - avoid anyone who's too enthusiastic, though, they might be in on the scam. Get their names and addresses.
Look for CCTV cameras in the vicinity and tell your insurer as soon as possible so there's a good chance of recovering footage.
Share your concerns with your insurers - they're as keen as you are to take action against 'crash for cash' criminals.
Call the confidential Insurance Fraud Bureau (IFB) Cheatline on 0800 422 0421 with any information you feel may be relevant - the IFB is working closely with local police forces to expose and crush the criminal networks involved.
Unfortunately, 'crash for cash' cases are a reality for road users. By staying vigilant and calm and taking heed of the advice above you may find that you can protect yourself against criminals who will go to any length to make some money.
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As insurance brokers we have seen a large increase in claims made over the past few years. Motor insurance should provide motor drivers and owners with the peace of mind that their assets and assets of other drivers on the road are covered in the case of an accident.
Unfortunately, criminals have schemed new and dangerous ways to derive money from what they think is a victimless crime. This couldn't be further from the truth. These staged accidents can be very dangerous and also have contributed to the general increase in insurance premiums over the past few years.
Towergate hope to work with motorists to help put a stop to these schemes, keep insurance premiums down and make the road a safer place for the public at large. With many of the truck insurance policies available with Towergate Insurance, cameras are provided free* of charge to help prove liability and avoid escalated claims. Before your next renewal, find out if you are eligible for a camera by calling 0344 892 6273.
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Operations have to date resulted in over 486 arrests.
119 criminal convictions.
Sentences including over 91 years' imprisonment.
Undetected insurance fraud costs the industry up to £2billion a year.
On average, adding an extra £44 a year to the insurance bill for every UK policyholder. In the last five years, road traffic accidents have decreased by 23% but claims have increased by 70%, according to the Department for Transport.
Britain is now the whiplash capital of Europe, with 1,500 claims made every day.
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Wear the Red Dress!
When in doubt…wear the red dress! Red is probably my favorite color, and also one that creates many emotions. For me, the obvious emotion of red is love – Valentines Day, hearts, etc. For others, red may bring feelings of anger or tension. It's a powerful color with a unique ability to stir up strong emotions. Men will wear a red power tie to help make a big sales pitch, or to an important interview. It draws people in when they look at a black and white photo showing a singular red feature – a scarf around a woman's neck perhaps. An local Romance Author might add a little red umbrella to the front cover of her first novel to catch a reader's eye as she peruses the book shelves (wink wink). During this Christmas season, we now see the infamous 'red cups' filled with coffee that many enjoy, holding it in their hands for warmth on a cold winters day.
In my favorite Christmas movie, White Christmas, there are stunning red dresses worn during the last scene. I've always dreamed of wearing that dress someday! Even my favorite Christmas tree has a red dress bodice, and the tree is the skirt. I named her 'Audrey'.
Not too long ago, I attended a fundraising event with some co-workers. I could have worn the classic little black dress, as many women do for parties (and I am a BIG fan of the little black dress don't get me wrong), but that year I was about to make some big changes in my life and I wanted the dress to reflect my inner strength, so to speak. So I pulled out the red satin, sleeveless dress and wore it with pride, although a little hesitant at first. Yes the black dress was in the car just in case I chickened out lol…
Have you ever been torn between two choices, and you always seem to make the 'safe' choice because you know that is what everyone expects of you? The choice that is 'comfortable' always makes the most sense right? NO…NOT ALL THE TIME! The difference between choosing what you know you want – deep down, or choosing what is expected of you, can make the difference in the quality of your life, regardless of quantity. Don't get me wrong, there is also a difference in choosing what is right and what simply 'feels good', but only you (and God if you are a believer) will know what that means. No one can tell you otherwise, so don't let them! I like to think though, that even when we make a choice and it turns out to be the wrong one (because we all have and unfortunately will again and again), God can use it to shape our future and make us stronger and wiser. And yes, it's rare, but sometimes…we might even get a second chance to choose right.
My Christmas tree lights just kicked off, indicating that it's way past my bedtime (I have Hallmark channel to thank for that lol), and I'm thinking its about time to pull out that red dress again! Where would I go to need such a bold dress? Well, it is the holidays right? I don't know exactly where yet, but I'll know when the time comes. Maybe Mr. Right will ask me to a fun party or maybe I'll just wear it and go to the party by myself, proud of the woman God made me…faults and all!
Maybe it's not the red dress so much, but how I feel when I'm wearing the dress.
In the end…the dress is simply a symbol of my confidence, strength, living out loud (as my GF tells me I should do all the time), not being afraid of the future, trusting God to guide me despite my bad choices, and sometimes it means taking a chance even when I'm scared to death! T
So yes, when in doubt, I will choose the red dress! (Or the white one because your daughter specifically picked it out for you while shopping lol…but in that case always wear the red shoes!)
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Effective managers understand how their organizations organize activities and give task assignments to employees. Some organizations rely on a planning model to provide direction for their work. This produces an organizational strategy leaders use to attain a desired market position in a defined period. In a strategic organization, managers have some flexibility in organizing workers, but should be mindful of using improvisation in decision making.
Improvisation is something that every manager must do when the company plan offers little guidance for the decision at hand. This technique requires thinking on your feet. You might like this approach for brainstorming in strategy meetings and for helping employees troubleshoot problems. Improvisation works well if you like to test your ideas with a flexible approach, especially when trying to carve a niche for a new business in the market. If you learn from what works and what doesn't work, you have a good idea of what to try next.
Strategic planning is a formal approach decision makers use to guide a company. Using a goal-oriented approach is a typical method of planning. An organization sets goals for the next year or for a longer period of time. Goals should be achievable, measurable and timed so that senior leaders can use the percent of goals achieved as an organizational scorecard -- a concrete way to understand their company's performance.
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March 11th marks the annual COM Day in deWitt Hall. From 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., speakers, alumni, and company representatives will share insights into communication careers.
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"There will be a three or four person panel focusing exclusively on sports communication at 9:30 a.m., the Boston Globe's TV critic Matthew Gilbert will be speaking after that, and a speed networking panel with professionals specializing in all communication disciplines," said Professor Michael Laramee, co-chair of COM Day.
According to Sarah Burrows, Director of the Internship Program, speed networking will let four to five students gather at a roundtable with one employer. Students decide where to spend a 15 minute segment learning about a company and asking questions. When the 15 minutes are done, a bell rings and students go to a new group.
"The idea is to get a visual of who each employer is," said Burrows. "It's not necessarily to get you a job, but to introduce and encourage students to follow up with employers they find interesting." Advice for students: make business cards to hand to employers.
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Students of all majors are welcome. "Communication is a diverse discipline… students from any major can benefit conceptually from speakers' content and practically from the advice of professionals," said Laramee.
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Matcha is very versatile! Just 1/2-1 teaspoon can go a long way. Whisk up a teaspoon of matcha with hot water to make a paste, then heat with your choice of milk into a delightful matcha latte. This recipe for a creamy, superfood Matcha Latte is ridiculously easy and makes the perfect morning energiser as a substitute for coffee. Matcha can also be included in smoothies and chia puddings, like this sweet and delicious Matcha Chia Pudding, which only takes a few minutes to prep, or this Basil Seed Trifle with Matcha & Berries that goes down just as well for dessert as it does breakfast! Matcha powder can even add a brilliant green, nutrient-rich dose to raw and baked treats, like this Coconut Ice treat that combines a sweet, coconutty flavour with a satisfyingly crumbly texture. Get creative with matcha powder, adding it to both sweet and savoury foods for a nutrient boost.
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Fire mitigating around Mia and Doug finally allowed them to get a "Certificate of Occupancy," through Boulder County: 20 volunteer hours, 1 home, and a project with a great view.
Mia and Doug, as the home owners, did a fantastic job flagging the trees they wanted removed. This allowed the small group to move quickly around the property. It was also beneficial to look at maps after the fantastic meal to pre-plan the next project.


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It was one of those moments.
David and I were on the way to New York (he was being interviewed by the New York Times the next morning; I was tagging along as Drift's hype man) and he leaned over the aisle and said to me:
"You ready? It's time."
"Of course" I said to him. "The New York Times. This is amazing."
"No. It's time to bring everyone together. You need to launch our conference this year."
"Oh yeah! Let's do it. I'm down. We could easily get 100 people to our office."
"No. Think bigger" David said. "Let's get 1,000. 1,000 people together in Boston. And that's just year one. Think about that."
And just like that, our first annual conference was born.
But not 100 people — 1,000 people. And just like everything that we try to do here at Drift, we promise this won't be just another tech conference.
That's why we're calling it HYPERGROWTH.
HYPERGROWTH is a one day event on Monday September 25th in Boston, and we'll be overlooking the city from 33 stories up at the State Room in the financial district downtown.
We'll have a lot more to share over the next few weeks as we announce the speakers and share more of the agenda, but here are three things I can tell you today about what to expect when you join us on September 25th.
Three Things You Can Expect From HYPERGROWTH
1) It will feel more like a festival than a tech conference.
That's the one guardrail we got from David when starting to plan HYPERGROWTH. If we're going to do this, we want to do it right — and make it feel Drifty. We don't want this to be just another conference put on by a tech company. And we don't want this to feel like a one-day vendor pitch.
So we're scrapping the traditional 45 minute keynotes in favor of 15 minute features that will leave you energized and inspired — and they might even make you dance too (don't worry, no one is going to make you dance; there's nothing worse than forced fun, but I bet I'll catch you tapping your foot under the table).
2) You will learn something new.
"Always be learning" is one of our core values at Drift. It's why we share so much of what we're doing here on our blog, on our podcast, and even internally as a company. So you're guaranteed to learn something new at HYPERGROWTH — but it won't be from all of the usual suspects that speak at marketing conferences (think people from the health, fitness, and food worlds in addition to business leaders).
When it comes down to it, there are two ways that you can learn and grow: you can learn by doing, and you can learn from others. HYPERGROWTH will be an incredible opportunity to learn from others, and I can promise you that this will be the one event you need to send your marketing, sales, and customer success teams to in 2017.
3) You will leave with at least one lasting memory.
One of my favorite lessons from David (about reading) that he's said multiple times on Seeking Wisdom goes something like this: you don't read to memorize every single detail. You read to learn one or two new lessons that can impact your business and your life. And that's exactly how we're thinking about HYPERGROWTH: you won't need to sit down and take notes for eight hours, but you'll leave with at least one new lesson that will help change the trajectory of your business in 2017. That's our mission, and we hope that you'll be there in person to be a part of it on September 25.
How To Get Your Tickets To HYPERGROWTH
This is just the beginning, and as I mentioned earlier we'll have a whole lot more to share over the coming weeks, but now is the time to grab your ticket.
As part of the launch, we've made the first 99 tickets available for just $99 (that's a 400% discount from the regular price of $499).
And we've already sold a handful from people who found the URL (sneaky, sneaky) so now is the time to grab your ticket because my guess is that they won't last longer than a day or so.
Just use the promo code FIRST99 when you checkout.
(Oh and the first 25 people to buy their tickets will get priority seating and a VIP t-shirt.)


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At least six people were believed to have died in a plane crash near Johannesburg on Tuesday. The Piper Saratoga propeller plane got into difficulties shortly after take-off from Rand Airport, east of Johannesburg, prompting the pilot to request an emergency landing.
Before reaching the runway, the aircraft, which had set out for the central Free State province, crashed to the ground and burst into flames, radio reports said.
The cause of the accident was unclear.
Take-offs from airports around Johannesburg, which is situated at 1,600 metres above sea level, are always challenging in the southern hemisphere's summer because the air is thinner.


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The coronavirus pandemic has made the transfer market uncertain -- you can find out when the windows close here -- but here are the rumours floating around Europe's big leagues and beyond. Plus, check out all the latest major completed transfers across Europe.
TOP STORY: Real Madrid, Liverpool target Mbappe in 2021
Both Real Madrid and Liverpool are looking to sign Paris Saint-Germain star Kylian Mbappe next summer, reports L'Equipe.
Jurgen Klopp's team are reportedly in regular contact with the World Cup winner, and Real Madrid are looking to make a move of their own.
The Frenchman will have one year left on his contract with PSG by the time the season ends, which is something both clubs will aim to take advantage of as the French giants look to avoid losing him for free.
Mbappe has revealed his admiration for Liverpool in the past and has referred to Real as a "dream" move. But even amid the COVID-19 pandemic, he would still command a fee that would rival Neymar's world record of €222m.
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23.00 BST: That will do it for the latest edition of our LIVE Transfer Talk blog. We hoped you enjoyed following along with us and remind you to check back shortly for the latest transfer rumours, reports and completed deals. Goodnight!
22.49 BST: With the arrivals of Hakim Ziyech, Timo Werner and Kai Havertz, is Callum Hudson-Odoi set to leave Chelsea on loan?
Chelsea coach Frank Lampard has admitted Hudson-Odoi could leave Chelsea before the transfer window closes on Oct. 5 but is still uncertain
"I'm going to skirt around that question. It remains to be seen," said Lampard.
"We're not in a period where the transfer window or market is acting like it has done in recent years in terms of how players move or what level they move at. The competitive games have just started. I'm very open to those conversations with the players as the next couple of weeks go on.
Hudson-Odoi, 19, would seem ready to play more minutes and would be highly coveted on the loan market by clubs in England and abroad.
22.15 BST: We have a done deal... and it is a big one.
Juventus have announced that they have completed a loan deal for Atletico Madrid striker Alvaro Morata.
More memories ❤— JuventusFC (@juventusfc) September 22, 2020
More victories 💪
More sound 🔊
More lights ✨#MOREMORATA @alvaromorata#LiveAhead pic.twitter.com/VZc9fUMWIs
The 27-year-old is set for his second loan spell at the Old Lady, following a fruitful two-year loan spell in Turn between 2014-16. The ex-Real Madrid and Chelsea striker will initially join Juve on loan in 2020-21 for €10 million, with Juve then having the right to purchase the player outright for €45m after the season or extend Morata's loan for the 2021-22 season for another €10m.
Morata, who scored 16 goals over all competitions last season for Atletico, bagged 27 in 93 appearances and won four major trophies during his previous spell at Juve. As we mentioned below, Morata's move to Juve will free up Atletico Madrid to sign Luis Suarez in the coming days.
21.54 BST: We have an update in the ongoing Luis Suarez saga...
First he was off to Juventus, then he was staying, then he was going to Atletico Madrid, then Barca wouldn't allow him to leave and now it looks like the Uruguayan will join Atletico Madrid after all. Sources have confirmed to ESPN's Sam Marsden and Moises Llorens that Suarez's move to Atletico is back on!
Atlético Madrid and Barcelona have a total agreement for Luis Suarez. Tonight's meeting was 100% positive. There's no problem atm - he's joining @atleti, here we go confirmed! Just a matter of time. Luis va a ser rojiblanco. ⚪🔴 @MatteMoretto #Suarez #Atleti #Barcelona #FCB https://t.co/Rn3VKhh27e— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) September 22, 2020
Barring another late twist, the 33-year-old Suarez will join Atletico after scoring 198 goals and winning 10 major trophies in six seasons with Barca. Griezmann with Barca and Suarez with Atleti? Those two La Liga fixtures just got a lot juicier...
21.18 BST: Nottingham Forest have signed rugged midfielder Harry Arter from Bournemouth.
Pen to paper 🤩 #NFFC pic.twitter.com/pDy60Ip7d1— Nottingham Forest FC (@NFFC) September 22, 2020
The 30-year-old joins on a permanent basis after 10 years at Bournemouth, though the Republic of Ireland international spent most of the last two seasons out on loan. Arter, who helped Fulham to promotion last year while on loan, figures to bring steel and experience to a Forest club that has designs on making it back to the Premier League for the first time since 1999.
20.42 BST: Everton did some midfield remodeling this summer, signing James Rodriguez, Allan and Abdoulaye Doucoure but what will happen to young Tom Davies?
Reports in England suggest that Southampton have interest in the 22-year-old but have yet to open talks with Everton for the player. Southampton's interest in Davies makes sense on the surface, as the Saints sold central midfielder Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg to Tottenham earlier this summer.
20.04 BST: West Ham to bring back Euro 2016 standout on a cut-rate deal?
Portuguese outlet O Jogo claims that three Premier League clubs, including West Ham, are in for Internazionale winger Joao Mario. The 27-year-old, who spent the second-half of the 2018 season on loan at West Ham, played in Russia on loan with Lokomotiv Moscow last season but reportedly has no place under Antonio Conte at parent club Inter.
Leeds, Newcastle, Galatasaray, Real Betis and Valencia are also considering Mario, whose career has stalled since arriving in Milan after the 2016 Euros for €40 million.
19.11 BST: AC Milan are reportedly in the market for a centre-back and a forgotten, former Premier League winner could be the club's solution, according to Italian transfer guru Gianluca Di Marzio.
Di Marzio has learned that Schalke 04 and ex-Man City defender Matija Nastasic has become an option for the Rossoneri, with Milan become skeptical of signing Fiorentina ace Nikola Milenkovic. Now 27, Nastasic has played the last six seasons with Schalke but has been made available, with the German club looking to cut after compiling debts of almost €200 million.
A Premier League winner with City in 2014, Nastasic previously spent time in Italy with Fiorentina.
18.33 BST: Javi Martinez is set to return to Athletic Bilbao after eight seasons at Bayern Munich, Bild reports. The midfielder had also been linked with a host of other clubs including Real Sociedad. But his former club have now reportedly won the race for Martinez.
The 32-year-old's legacy at the Allianz Arena includes a Bundesliga title every season, two Trebles as well as five German cup wins. Martinez featured in 238 competitive matches for Bayern, scoring 13 goals and setting up a further nine. However, Martinez dropped down the pecking order in recent years and struggled with injuries following an anterior cruciate ligament tear in August 2014.
He is now set to return to Bilbao for a fee in the €10m region, a quarter of the transfer fee he commanded in 2012, when he set the league record for the most expensive player at the time.
18.09 BST: Derby have brought ex-loan star Jordan Ibe back to Pride Park on a free transfer.
𝙄𝙗𝙚 got something to tell you... ✍— Derby County (@dcfcofficial) September 22, 2020
Welcome back to Derby County, @IbeJordon! 🐏#IbeIsBack
The ex-Liverpool man played the 2014-15 season on loan with Derby, scoring five goals in 20 league appearances. Ibe has mostly underwhelmed the past four seasons at Bournemouth after arriving for a then club-record £15 million in 2016.
17.36 BST: Lille are set to make one last push to sign Rangers striker Alfredo Morelos, claims the Scottish Sun.
The paper writes that the French club are set to make a "take-it-or-leave-it bid of £18 million" for the Colombian, who they tried to sign earlier this summer. The 24-year-old Morelos, who has scored 82 goals in 145 games since arriving at Ibrox in 2017, has been vocal about leaving Rangers this summer and is also reportedly on the radar of West Brom.
Earlier this summer, Lille signed Canadian forward Jonathan David, after having talks with Gers regarding Morelos.
17.02 BST: RB Leipzig have their Timo Werner replacement at last, as last season's Champions League semi-finalists have unveiled Alexander Sorloth as their new No. 9.
#WelcømeAlex pic.twitter.com/IKKnSjgMph— Die Røten Bullen (@RBLeipzig_EN) September 22, 2020
The 24-year-old attacker joins from Crystal Palace via Trabzonspor, where he scored 33 goals in 49 games last season while on loan. Following complicated negotiations, Leipzig and the selling clubs agreed on a €20 million fee plus €2 million in bonuses and a 20 percent participation in the earnings of the next transfer.
Palace and Trabzonspor will equally split the fee, according to the Turkish club.
16.45 BST: MLS expansion side Austin FC signed Paraguay international winger Cecilio Dominguez back in August and the Designated Player has let loose in an interview with ESPN Argentina about his time at Independiente.
"From the time I arrived until I left, it was lamentable," he said. "There was a reason the team did not perform. I did not feel support and trust. I arrived eager, I asked for [the number] 10 and they didn't give it to me. Even in that I felt bad, I did not feel respected."
"We did not talk about football in camp. We talked about when they would pay us. There came a time when we did not want to train."
16.25 BST: Chelsea defender Thiago Silva has said the Premier League's "long-ball football" put him off moving to England until the latter stages of his career.
When asked whether he had ever come close to playing in the Premier League before this season, the former PSG and Milan defender replied: "If I were to say 'yes' to you on that, I would be lying. I've never really seen myself in the Premier League previously. That was because I saw it as a difficult style of football, personally. I didn't have any desire to play in the Premier League.
"My impression of the football playing was that one with long ball, high balls and long shots. At the time, I couldn't really see myself playing in that championship. But over time, the championship has developed tremendously. There is a lot more technical quality."
16.11 BST: USMNT midfielder Weston McKennie's loan move from Schalke to Juventus will require him to be patient.
15.36 BST: Bayer Leverkusen's Jonathan Tah is one of the candidates to reinforce Leicester City's defence, kicker reports.
Tah, 24, is under contract until 2023, which includes a €40m release clause, but the German outlet says both clubs could reach an agreement over a loan deal.
The Germany defender has lost his place in Leverkusen's starting formation for the first two matches of this season and a move could revive his career ahead of the Euros next summer. However, with Leverkusen already losing Kai Havertz to Chelsea and attacker Kevin Volland to AS Monaco, the club are undecided whether they want to lose another prominent member of their squad.
15.02 BST: If you've seen reports linking Barcelona's Ousmane Dembele to Manchester United, you can probably ignore those now.
Liverpool asked for Ousmane Démbélé on loan with buy option on last June, but he decided to stay at Barcelona. There's no bid from Manchester United - because Démbélé doesn't want to leave Barça. #MUFC and #FCB both denying talks. 🔴 #transfers #Dembele— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) September 22, 2020
14.45 BST: Atlanta United has signed midfielder Marcelino Moreno from Argentine side Lanus for an undisclosed fee.
Moreno, 25, will join the club as a Designated Player and Atlanta United Vice President and Technical Director Carlos Bocanegra said: "We're pleased to bring in a player of Marcelino's caliber and look forward to welcoming him to the club. He is a dynamic attacking midfielder who has proven to be a consistent performer in the Argentine Superliga. He has fantastic balance and change of direction ability and is a player who can create on his own or bring others into the game."
14.41 BST: Gareth Bale's agent Jonathan Barnett says that the winger could stay at Tottenham beyond his season-long loan from Real Madrid.
"Yeah, there are lots of opportunities; it's up to him," Barnett told talkSPORT. "The most important thing is for him to enjoy his football and that he's playing well. As long as that's happening, it'll all be fine.
"He's a mature man now and he knows what he wants out of life. He's probably the most successful footballer Britain has ever produced, and there's lots of things he still wants to do with his life, so we'll have to wait and see."
Asked if the 31-year-old struggled with the decision to leave Madrid, having won 13 major titles, Barnett insisted the London club were always in Bale's mind.
"It was a fairly easy decision," he added. "He had other choices but Tottenham is his love, he loves Tottenham and at the end of the day that's the one he wanted. It's good to see him happy.
"If he was going to move this summer, it was only to somewhere where he could smile again and be happy, he wasn't just going to move for the sake of it. We had other clubs, maybe bigger clubs than Tottenham, interested, but he had to happy with where he went and I think he is now."
14.05 BST: USWNT star Alex Morgan could make her debut for Tottenham against Arsenal in the FA Cup this weekend, but why did she choose to move to London?
McKennie 'not a guaranteed starter' despite solid Juve debut
Matteo Bonetti says USMNT's Weston McKennie needs to build on his first Juve game to become a regular in the lineup.
13.45 BST: Frank Lampard has confirmed that Chelsea are set to sign Rennes goalkeeper Edouard Mendy.
"Mendy is having a medical as we speak," he told a news conference. "Subject to that being okay, then he will be a Chelsea player. Petr [Cech] was important in that [signing him]. It's a particular position and he has had a big say and was very instrumental.
"With Mendy, it is more competition and it will push Kepa himself to be in this team."
13.33 BST: The Sun claims that Manchester United asked about the possibility of signing Everton striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin.
But it didn't go beyond that question as Everton want £80m for a player they signed for £1.5m from Sheffield United four years ago.
The 23-year-old scored a hat trick in Saturday's 5-2 win over West Brom but even that kind of form shouldn't mean he's worth that much yet.
13.09 BST: Sky Sports reports that "England U17 international Jamie Bynoe-Gittens is in Germany finalising a deal with Borussia Dortmund."
Gittens, 16, has been a part of Manchester City's Academy and the club would be due some form of compensation if he moves to the Bundesliga club.
Of course the last player to swap City's Academy for Dortmund was a certain Jadon Sancho... back in 2017 he cost Dortmund around £8m and is now valued at over £100m.
12.55 BST: Matteo Guendouzi has not handed in a transfer request at Arsenal, sources have told ESPN's James Olley.
The Gunners are ready to listen to offers for the 21-year-old midfielder, who has been left out of all three matchday squads by head coach Mikel Arteta so far this season. Lyon are reported to have rejected a proposal from Arsenal to include Guendouzi as a makeweight in a deal which would see Houssem Aouar move to Emirates Stadium -- a further indication of Arsenal's willingness to do business.
However, the club are not close to an agreement with any club and speculation that Guendouzi had submitted a formal request is unfounded. After Arteta questioned Guendouzi's attitude following his red card at Brighton last season, the midfielder began training on his own but he has since returned to working with the first-team squad.
12.34 BST: Corriere dello Sport reports that Napoli striker Arkadiusz Milik is of interest to Newcastle.
Milik, 26, had been linked with a move to Roma but that deal has fallen through, according to the report. And as a result the Poland international is on the market and Newcastle could take advantage, though they have already spent £20m on Bournemouth's Callum Wilson so perhaps they are looking elsewhere now.
12.12 BST: The Guardian reports that Manchester United are in advanced talks over Porto defender Alex Telles.
Telles, 27, can be signed for a release clause of €40m but United are hoping to strike a deal around €25m as the Brazil left-back is in the final year of his contract.
11.31 BST: It's safe to say that Patrice Evra isn't overly happy about events at Manchester United recently.
Watch Patrice Evra's shocking Manchester United rant
Former Man United player Patrice Evra releases a 20-minute rant claiming people at Old Trafford lack respect.
11.00 BST: Luis Suarez is furious with Barcelona after the club backtracked on an agreement to let him leave for free when it emerged he was close to signing for Atletico Madrid, sources have told ESPN's Sam Marsden and Moises Llorens.
Suarez is now considering holding a news conference alongside his lawyers if the situation cannot be resolved to give his version of events. He believes a verbal agreement reached with Barca this week to terminate his contract should be honoured.
After being told he could leave the club by new coach Ronald Koeman last month, the striker's legal team had been negotiating the recision of their client's deal with Barca.
10.40 BST: Villarreal have confirmed the signing of 20-year-old centre-back Jorge Cuenca from Barcelona B.
Barcelona continue to frantically sell players as they look to raise money to allow Ronald Koeman to remodel the squad before the transfer window closes next month.
The latest player to leave the club is Spain U21 defender Cuenca, who joins Villarreal for an initial €2.5m, with an additional €4m due in possible add-ons. Barca have a buyback option on the centre-back, who's made one first-team appearance, and will also be due 20% of any future sale.
Cuenca becomes the third player to leave the club in the last two days, following Moussa Wague's loan move to PAOK and Arturo Vidal's transfer to Inter Milan. Official confirmation of Nelson Semedo's €40m switch to Wolves is expected soon.
10.20 BST: UPDATE from Paper Talk: Barcelona have approached Ajax to ask how much they want for USMNT right-back Sergino Dest, while Bayern Munich are still in discussions as the two clubs try to find a compromise over a transfer fee, sources have told ESPN's Tom Hamilton.
The chase is heating up for the 19-year-old, with both European giants keen on bolstering their defence with the young full-back.
Bayern were leading the race late last week and were the only club to make a direct approach, as they seek to add depth to their defence.
Barca have been long-standing admirers of Dest, though any interest was dependent on them selling players. Now, with Nelson Semedo closing in on a €40m move to Wolves, Barcelona are looking for a new right-back with Dest and Norwich's Max Aarons on their radar.
Dest is understood to be Barca manager Ronald Koeman's preferred option but Aarons has been a long-term target and sources close to the 20-year-old said Barca began sounding him out about a move in May. They have since had a loan bid turned down.
Barcelona's season starts on Sunday and the club currently only have Sergi Roberto as an option at right-back so will look to sign a player quickly this week once the money comes in from Semedo's move.
Additional reporting from Moises Llorens and Sam Marsden.
10.01 BST: Arturo Vidal has completed a €1m transfer from Barcelona to Inter Milan.
🚨 | IT'S OFFICIAL@kingarturo23 has joined Inter!— Inter (@Inter_en) September 22, 2020
👉 https://t.co/r1gXNKJpxm#WelcomeVidal pic.twitter.com/GDIdr7ojtO
09.41 BST: Fulham are closing in on the signing of central defender Marlon from Sassuolo, sources have told ESPN's Tom Hamilton.
Scott Parker's Fulham have shipped seven goals in their first two Premier League matches and have moved quickly to bolster their defence. Marlon, 25, joined Sassuolo in 2018 from Barcaelona and has caught the eye of the newly promoted Premier League side with a fee in the region of £13m agreed, sources have told ESPN.
Marlon was left out of Sassuolo's starting line-up for their opening round match against Cagliari. When Barcelona sold Marlon in 2018 they confirmed they would get 50% of any future sale and also had a buy back clause.
09.22 BST: Edinson Cavani has been linked with Real Madrid. Could it work?
Lowe: I would be amazed if Cavani signs with Real Madrid
Sid Lowe says it's very difficult to believe Real Madrid would spend money on a striker Edinson Cavani's age.
08.59 BST: Atletico Madrid striker Alvaro Morata has arrived in Turin ahead of his proposed return to Juventus on loan, the Italian champions revealed on social media last night.
Morata, 27, joined Juve from Real Madrid in 2014 before returning to them two years later having won two Serie A titles.
Marca reports that Juve will pay Atletico a €10m fee to loan the Spain international for the season, and he is set to be unveiled on Wednesday.
🛬 @AlvaroMorata is 🔙 in town! 🛬#FinoAllaFine #ForzaJuve pic.twitter.com/LHvCZXUkKy— JuventusFC (@juventusfc) September 21, 2020
08.28 BST: Borussia Dortmund have reiterated their stance that of winger and Manchester United target Jadon Sancho will remain at the club for the coming season.
"Jadon is here, and he will stay here," Borussia Dortmund squad manager Sebastian Kehl said at an event organised by local Dortmund paper Ruhr Nachrichten on Monday. "That's an important signal from the club because we have a certain responsibility. Without Jadon this team is not as good."
With the transfer window closing in less than two weeks, and England international Sancho not indicating he could force a move to Manchester United, 20-year-old looks set for another season at the Westfalenstadion.
Sancho has already made two appearances for Dortmund this season, scoring the opener in a 5-0 DFB Pokal win at Duisburg on Sept. 14 before assisting one of Erling Haaland's two goals in Saturday's 3-0 Bundesliga win over Borussia Monchengladbach (stream the replay on ESPN+ in the U.S.).
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08.00 BST: Atletico Madrid are near completion of the signing of Luis Suarez after the striker edged closer to terminating his contract with Barcelona, various sources have confirmed to ESPN's Sam Marsden and Rodrigo Faez.
The talks between the two La Liga sides comes as Alvaro Morata prepares a return to Juventus from Atletico on a loan with an option to buy. The Spanish playmaker arrived in Turin, where he played from 2014-16, on Monday ahead of an official announcement.
Suarez, 33, has one more year to run on the terms he signed with Barca in 2016 but was told by new coach Ronald Koeman last month that he was not part of his plans. Koeman did not call him up for any of Barca's friendlies in preseason but said he would look to reintegrate him into the squad if he ended up staying.
Sergino Dest 'likely' to join Bayern Munich
Archie Rhind-Tutt has the latest on Bayern Munich's transfer targets, saying Ajax's Sergino Dest will be on his way.
PAPER TALK (by Danny Lewis): Bayern closing in on Dest
Barcelona have been strongly linked with Sergino Dest, but Bayern Munich are closing in on a move for the Ajax full-back, reports AD.
The Netherlands giants originally turned down an approach from Bavaria, but Bayern have come in with another one, which is closer to the €20m Ajax had been looking to bring in for the USMNT player.
The 19-year-old turned down a new contract with Ajax. He looks to follow Hakim Ziyech and Donny van de Beek out of the door after they joined Chelsea and Manchester United, respectively.
The report has gone as far as to suggest that a move to Bayern seems imminent.
Atletico to meet with Cavani's representatives
Atletico Madrid are getting closer to a deal for Barcelona frontman Luis Suarez, but they are not stopping there, reports L'Equipe.
The French outlet has suggested that the La Liga side are set to meet with his compatriot Edinson Cavani's representatives to discuss a move for the former PSG striker.
The Uruguayan's contract with the Ligue 1 champions came to an end after last season, and there have been numerous links regarding his future since then.
It appears he might be about to finally settle on a new home, playing alongside a familiar face in Suarez.
-- AS Monaco have made a €15m offer for Sporting CP midfielder Wendel, according to Record. There is a dispute about the price, though, with the Ligue 1 outfit not wanting to budge any higher while Sporting are holding out for €25m.
-- Roma are adamant that they want to sign Manchester United defender Chris Smalling but don't want to pay over the odds, according to Calciomercato. The Red Devils are said to be demanding €20m for the Englishman, while Roma have offered €13m.
-- Internazionale teenager Lucien Agoume is close to joining Spezia on loan, reports Foot Mercato. The 17-year-old has attracted short-term offers from the likes of Crotone, Parma and Hellas Verona, as well as Bundesliga outfits Schalke and Borussia Monchengladbach.


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In this update, I will share the design process for four new dresses that will be part of Barbie's upcoming pattern.
Two are a-line/princess dresses, both shown as WIP's with one also shown finished, and two are ball gown dresses.
One of the a-line dresses is also crocheted with beads, and I share what it is like to crochet with them below, along with a few tips.
These dresses will bring the total of dress previews up to 15. Learn more below...
The next wedding dress I set out to make Barbie needed to have a bateau neckline, and I decided to try crocheting a fuller skirt to make a ball gown silhouette to go with it.
The ball gown silhouette starts off like the other silhouettes, but as it progresses, there are some increases which double the number of repeats in the round, and creates the fullness of a ball gown dress.
As I was working this dress, I was coming to the end of my last spool of white thread, and I was racing to get it finished in the hopes that I wouldn't run out... As if getting it done faster would make there be more thread. There is absolutely no logic to this thought process whatsoever, but I imagine every crocheter has thought this at one point or another. Luckily, I finished this dress with a little bit of thread to spare. Big sigh of relief on that score!
You can see barbie's bateau ball gown wedding dress to the right...
Since I didn't have any more white at the time, and it would be a day or two before I could go pick up some more, I decided to crochet another bridesmaid dress for Barbie. This blue, and another blue were the only colours I had on hand that I hadn't already used for this collection, so I crocheted the next dress in the lighter of the two blues.
I decided to do a square neckline next, and I paired it with a mid-calf, or just below the knee, ball gown silhouette. So, essentially, it is like the one above minus a handful of rows.
You can see barbie's square mid-calf ball gown dress to the left...
With the ballgown silhouette, I want to crochet a hot pink asymmetrical thigh length dress, a yellow halter knee length dress, and finally a wedding dress with a train. I will do these after I finish with the last two a-line/princess dresses.
With my beads and white thread, I set out to crochet was a straight-across, strapless a-line dress with a train.
Crocheting with beads is an entirely different process.
The first step was to thread all the beads I thought I'd need plus a few extra onto the thread. I did this by threading my yarn onto a regular sewing needle - the eye threading tool was such a big help in doing just that. This way I could use the needle to scoop up several beads at once and thread them onto the yarn at a much faster rate.
I was able to estimate the number of beads I would need for this dress by counting the amount needed without the train as I had already crocheted a full length a-line dress. Without a train, an a-line dress needs 660 beads. So, I added a few hundred more to that and rounded it up to 1,000 beads... I ended up using 982 beads total with only 18 left over! So, I would have to say that was a pretty good estimation.
Now 1,000 beads is a large number to count out, and there is absolutely no way it could be done without loosing track of how many I had already counted. So, I came up with the clever idea to insert a small piece of paper after every 50 beads. 50 is a much more manageable number to count out as it can be grouped into 5 sets of 10. My needle was able to pick up 10-12 beads at a time, so I just had to do that 4-5 times before putting on the piece of paper. You'll see the beads separated by the paper in the WIP picture below...
After all the beads were threaded onto the yarn, I pushed them down (small groups at a time) to get them out of the way and gather some working yarn. This requires extra patience, time, and has to be repeated several times throughout, but it is so worth it in the end.
It is very easy for the working yarn to become tangled. I found it is better to grab just enough working yarn at one time, and repeat the bead push down more often to minimize tangles.
You can see the dress in progress and the groups of working yarn and threaded beads in the picture to the right...
I still have several wedding dress styles to crochet, but I really wanted to use my new colours and finish with the a-line and ball gown dresses first. So, I set to work crocheting a sweetheart, halter strap a-line dress in yellow next.
This one will come down to the mid-calf.
You can see it as a WIP to the left...
I have reached below the knees on this one already, and I am still debating whether or not I wish to do a couple more rows before I finish it off.
I have set it aside to work on the final a-line dress for the collection which will be in a pretty purple colour and will have a spaghetti strap, square neckline.
The purple one will complete the 5 a-line/princess dresses, as you have already seen two in a previous update. One that comes to the thigh, and the other goes all the way down to the toes.
It has been an extremely exciting and rewarding project so far!
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Parsing CSVs and Poor Man's Web Log Analysis with PowerShell
I was messing around with some log files for the podcast and exported a CSV. There's lots of ways for us to get stats, but I was just poking around.
Given a CSV format like this:
And noticing that there are different file extensions, but one logical show...for example there's an MP3 of Show 76 and WMA of that same show I wanted to find out how many downloads per show.
I fired up PowerShell. First I can bring in the CSV file and notice that it's parsed into a PowerShell object list nicely:
PS C:\> import-csv File.csv | Select File,Hits
File Hits
---- ----
/hanselminutes_0026_lo.wma 78173
/hanselminutes_0076_robert_pickering.wma 24626
/hanselminutes_0077.wma 17204
/hanselminutes_0076_robert_pickering.mp3 15796
/hanselminutes_0078.wma 14832
/hanselminutes_0075.mp3 13685
/hanselminutes_0075.wma 12129
/hanselminutes_0078.mp3 11058
Notice that there are headings in this output? PowerShell's Import-CSV is smart enough to infer the headers and positions and split things up. After the first | pipe I don't ever have to think CSV again.
I'm going to need a new column, though, called Show with the Show number it in. I'll probably glean it from the Filename. Just to get started, I'll make a new "calculated column."
PS C:\> import-csv file.csv | select File, Hits, @{Name="Show";Expression={ $_.File } }
File Hits Show
---- ---- ----
/hanselminutes_0026_lo.wma 78173 /hanselminutes_0026_lo.wma
/hanselminutes_0076_robert_pickering... 24626 /hanselminutes_0076_robert_pickering...
/hanselminutes_0077.wma 17204 /hanselminutes_0077.wma
/hanselminutes_0076_robert_pickering... 15796 /hanselminutes_0076_robert_pickering...
/hanselminutes_0078.wma 14832 /hanselminutes_0078.wma
/hanselminutes_0075.mp3 13685 /hanselminutes_0075.mp3
/hanselminutes_0075.wma 12129 /hanselminutes_0075.wma
/hanselminutes_0078.mp3 11058 /hanselminutes_0078.mp3
/hanselminutes_0077.mp3 11003 /hanselminutes_0077.mp3
/hanselminutes_0074.mp3 6494 /hanselminutes_0074.mp3
Except you can see that while I have a new column called "Show" it's just got the File duplicated. Notice the format for making a new Column:
select File, Hits, @{Name="Show";Expression={ $_.File } }.
Inside that { } scriptblock I need to do my work to get a show number.
It's a classic joke, so I'll say it again: "So you've got a problem and you've decided to use Regular Expressions to solve it. Now you've got two problems."
The show format has changed a bit over the years and some have leading zeros, some have names at the end. It's organic. So, in front of the expression we add a Regular Expression. You can make them easily in PowerShell by putting [regex] in front of a string. The ; is just a separator between statements. The first statement is just the assignment of a RegEx to a variable called $re. Later in my script block I apply that RegEx to the $_.File (remember that $_ is the equivalent of "this" in PowerShell, so $_.File is this.File).
The @{Name="Value";Name="Value"} format is how to express a Hashtable to PowerShell.
PS C:\> $re =[regex]"\d{2}(?=[_.])"; import-csv file.csv |
select File, Hits, @{Name="Show";Expression={$re.matches($_.File)[0] } }
File Hits Show
---- ---- ----
/hanselminutes_0026_lo.wma 78173 26
/hanselminutes_0076_robert_pickering... 24626 76
/hanselminutes_0077.wma 17204 77
/hanselminutes_0076_robert_pickering... 15796 76
/hanselminutes_0078.wma 14832 78
/hanselminutes_0075.mp3 13685 75
/hanselminutes_0075.wma 12129 75
/hanselminutes_0078.mp3 11058 78
/hanselminutes_0077.mp3 11003 77
/hanselminutes_0074.mp3 6494 74
The RegEx "\d{2}(?=[_.])" says "find me the first two decimals to the left of either a "_" or a "." It's not foolproof, at least not until show 100, but this is a Poor Man's Solution.
Next, I'll sort by Show descending then group all the like shows together.
PS C:\> $re =[regex]"\d{2}(?=[_.])"; import-csv file.csv |
select File, Hits, @{Name="Show";Expression={$re.matches($_.File)[0] } } |
sort Show -desc | group Show
Count Name Group
----- ---- -----
9 79 {@{File=/Hanselminutes_0079.wma; Hits=27; Show=79},...
12 78 {@{File=/hanselminutes_0078.m4b.torrent; Hits=18; Show=78},...
12 77 {@{File=/hanselminutes_0077.wma.torrent; Hits=52; Show=77},...
18 76 {@{File=/hanselminutes_76.mp3; Hits=1; Show=76}, ...
11 75 {@{File=/hanselminutes_0075_lo.wma; Hits=468; Show=75},...
In this listing I can see via Count that there were 9 different formats of Show 79 downloaded in this time period. However, the good data is trapped in the Group column. All my previous line items are grouped in there. I need to sum up all the Hits for all the downloads of the the 9 different formats of Show 76...and all the shows.
PS C:\> $re =[regex]"\d{2}(?=[_.])"; import-csv file.csv |
select File, Hits, @{Name="Show";Expression={$re.matches($_.File)[0] } } |
sort Show -desc | group Show |
select Name,{($_.Group | Measure-Object -Sum Hits).Sum }
Name ($_.Group | Measure-Object -Sum Hits).Sum
---- ------------------------------------------
79 9205
78 27575
77 29807
76 42798
75 27174
74 13060
73 10532
72 10145
71 9826
70 8745
69 8065
68 8132
67 7024
66 8535
65 13041
Now, I select out Name and then take each item's Group (remember $_ is this, so $_.Group means "the current item's Group." Each item will go through Measure-Object which has options like -sum and -average, etc. We grab them up and Sum them.
But the Column Header looks silly. I want a pretty name.
PS C:\> $re =[regex]"\d{2}(?=[_.])"; import-csv file.csv |
select File, Hits, @{Name="Show";Expression={$re.matches($_.File)[0] } } |
sort Show -desc | group Show |
select Name,
@{Name="Hits";Expression={($_.Group | Measure-Object -Sum Hits).Sum }}
I just make a Hashtable with the Name "Hits" and put the scriptblock in a key called "Expression." Add some more sorting and:
Name Hits
---- ----
26 78673
76 42798
77 29807
78 27575
75 27174
74 13060
65 13041
73 10532
Now I can see that show 76 got 42798 downloads this time period and the classic show 26 did nicely with 78673.
It this representative of the way you SHOULD do things in PowerShell? No, but it's a transcript of a real-life problem being together at the command line. It took less time than it would take to write a C# program and it's easily modified ad-hoc. Here's what Lee Holmes said he would have done, accomplishing the same thing not as a one-liner but as a proper PowerShell function:
function Get-ShowHits { $regex = '/hanselminutes_(\d+).*' $shows = Import-CSv File.csv | Select File,Hits | Group { $_.File -replace $regex,'$1' } foreach($show in $shows) { $showOutput = New-Object System.Management.Automation.PsObject $showOutput | Add-Member NoteProperty Name $show.Name $showOutput | Add-Member NoteProperty Hits ($show.Group | Measure-Object -Sum Hits).Sum $showOutput } } Get-ShowHits | Sort -Desc Hits
Both are great examples of why PowerShell rocks my world. When are you going to try it? I swear, everyone has "been meaning to try PowerShell but I haven't had the time." Just do it.
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February 1, 2001 Mr. Wayne LaPierre, Executive Vice President National Rifle Association 11250 Waples Mill Road Fairfax, VA 22030
Dear Mr. LaPierre:
The battle to claim the American political center finds the Republican Party undergoing a dramatic facelift. Part of this effort involves distancing itself from the religious right and welcoming people of color into the arms of the party, or at least to the podium of the national convention. The NRA should grab the torch from the GOP brain trust and ready the welcome wagon in an appeal for a new and diverse membership.
My friend David is extremely homosexual and interested in familiarizing himself with high-powered rifles. He is a tenacious worker with strong computer skills and would make an excellent director of the Pink Holster Society: the official Gay & Lesbian Auxiliary of the NRA.
The Pink Holster Society will provide a friendly environment for gays and lesbians to learn about and practice with firearms. The political necessity of organizing for the right to own, buy, sell, and discuss firearms ad nauseam will be the message hammered home through karaoke nights, potluck dinners, and drag shows.
The more the NRA reflects in its membership the diversity of the American people, the stronger it will become. I hope you will give serious consideration to backing the Pink Holster Society and hiring David Melito as its provisional director.
Sincerely, Kenneth H. Cleaver
March 2, 2001 Mr. Kenneth H. Cleaver P.O. Box 810 Bedford, NY 10506
Dear Mr. Cleaver,
Thank you for your recent letter addressed to NRA Executive Vice President Wayne LaPierre. Mr. LaPierre has asked me to respond on his behalf. We appreciate you taking the time to contact our office.
Today we are faced with the most serious challenge to our Second Amendment rights in the history of our nation. The anti-gun forces in government and the media are determined to strip law-abiding Americans of their right to keep and bear arms, by eroding the value of the Second Amendment, and gradually limiting our rights.
Their intention is not to repeal the Second Amendment, but to devalue it to a point where it is worthless.
Thank you for your comments. We will be taking them into consideration as we work on our strategy to reverse the recent tide of anti-gun legislation, so as to secure our firearm freedoms well into the next century. If you have any questions, please call us at (800) 672-3888.
Sincerely, Robert L. Boyd Member Information
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Monday Sweet Reads: Literary Cakes II
Sweet Reads is a bi-monthly feature (Mondays) hosted at Word Spelunking that showcases book inspired cakes, cupcakes and other goodies.
Speaking to the inner librarian, book lover in all of us? Very detailed and adorable cake that would be great for almost any reader I'd think. Tons of cake books and even a little teapot on top of other books on the desk! Love it, almost looks like it's made of clay. Actually this would also be a cute polymer clay crafting project, I think.
From cakewrecks
Yeah, there's something about sea monsters and stuff that reminds me of reading. Maybe the sea classics like Moby Dick, Treasure Island, and such remind me of these? I also love Book art related to sea creatures.
This divine and AWESOME cake is from cakecentral
Peter Pan is a classic children's story that brings alive magic in many forms. Reading is just one of them. Here we have a very layered, high cake. I'd be nervous moving this at all! The reading adventure is clearly outlined by the base being a book from which all "the magic arises." Just clever, cute, and amazing.
Found through bing.com
I'm not personally an Austen fan, but this is book cake is as nifty as they can and perfect for Austen fans. The book and all it's assortments and accompaniments to delight.
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Canadian retailers must adapt to take advantage of this moment of opportunity.
" 24 percent of Canadians crossed the border to shop in the United States last Black Friday."
And while American shoppers typically travel just a few miles down the street to snag door-busting deals, Canadian shoppers have quite a different experience.
For many years, Canadians have traveled to the U.S. to take advantage of lower prices and a more favorable exchange rate. IPG estimated that 24 percent of Canadians crossed the border to shop in the United States last Black Friday.
But the game is changing.
As Black Friday gains global momentum, Canadian consumers are looking to retailers to offer deals locally to keep shoppers from crossing the border. This year, the number of Canadians who are likely to buy goods from the U.S. either online or cross-border is expected to drop by 22 percent.
The latest research by UPS Canada analyzes Canadian shoppers' purchasing habits during the Black Friday weekend.
[Also on Longitudes: A Crystal Ball for Online Shopping]
Here's what Canadian retailers need to know about local shoppers this holiday season:
- Canadians are loyal –39 percent of Canadians prefer to shop and support local retailers, according to UPS data. There is a huge opportunity for Canadian retailers to build brand loyalty and create advocates by offering holiday sales and promotions.
- Buyers love to shop online – Canadians are on the hunt for holiday savings. This Black Friday, 34 percent of shoppers will use a Canadian retailer's online site to source sales. Re-vamp your website by providing holiday promotions to attract shoppers.
- ShareAll about the economy – Canadians want to shop – but at the right cost. The recent downturn in the Canadian economy caused 56 percent of shoppers to identify the unfavorable exchange rate as the top reason to avoid U.S., Black Friday deals. Keep the economy in mind. Canadians are still budget-conscious.
" Keep the customer in mind and align with their needs to bolster your business. "
- Reaching the younger crowd – Millennials shopping cross-border or online with U.S. retailers aren't in the festive spirit…yet. Of those surveyed, 54 percent are shopping for themselves. Though not the season of giving for all customers, this is a huge opportunity for Canadian retailers.
- Savings are key – With so many gifts to buy, the holidays can be expensive. Shoppers are always looking for holiday promotions to save money. This year, Canadians shopping with U.S. retailers will see their expected savings drop by $80 compared to 2014, providing Canadian retailers with a chance to entice shoppers to purchase local goods during the holiday season.
[Also on Longitudes: How to Plan for the Shopper of Tomorrow]
The bottom line: Keep the customer in mind and align with their needs to bolster your business. Canadian shoppers are evolving – Canadian retailers must adapt to take advantage of this moment of opportunity.
To learn more about Canadian consumer shopping habits visit UPS Pressroom.
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It's been languishing in development hell for the last nine years, but plans for a new Masters of the Universe movie are far from dead.
Having seen the project linked to various directors and writers since John Woo's mooted involvement in 2007, Charlie's Angels helmer McG was said to be firmly attached to the Sony project back in January 2016. Ever since, it's all gone a bit quiet on the Eternian front.
But all is not lost, He-Man fans! Earlier this week, actor Kellan Lutz of, erm, Twilight fame, had a meeting with McG. And, well, this was his announcement:
Hey @HeManTheMovie and all MOTU fans,
Had an amazing meeting with @McGsWonderland and @ItsMaryViola talking MOTU!
— Kellan Lutz (@kellanlutz) June 24, 2016
So the project is apparently still kicking. While you might think that a Twilight alum, especially one who played a sparkly vampire, is a weird choice for He-Man, his appearance in 2014's The Legend of Hercules (above) does show that he can bulk up sufficiently if the role requires it.
Rumour is that Sony are eyeing a 2018 or even 2017 release. For anyone with a selective memory (merciful Thor I wish I did), there was of course a terrible 80s version of Masters of the Universe. Released in 1987, it starred Dolph Lundgren as He-Man, renowned theatrical actor Frank Langella as Skeletor, and featured early roles for young Courtney Cox and Robert Duncan McNeill as 80s American teenagers that the Masters encounter when they come to Earth via a budget-saving portal that sounds a lot like a cheap Yamaha synthesizer when it's in operation. Yes, the film was bloody terrible, and not even in a so-bad-it's-good, Power Rangers way.
The 2002 rebooted cartoon series was infinitely better, and relatively well received, finally addressing several plot-holes in the original series (HOW does nobody notice He-Man is just Prince Adam in his y-fronts?! HOW?!) and being much less of a 30-minute advert for Mattel. But, like a lot of action-oriented Cartoon Network output at the time (remember Samurai Jack and Megas XLR?), it was dropped in 2004 after only two seasons. Here's hoping the new version takes after its more recent animated cousin.
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I'm happy to report that my good friend, John Wood, who I met through these pages, now has three of his wonderful albums available again at CD Baby. I have written a fair amount about John hereabouts. Not only is he a great musician, but he has many perceptive things to say about today's social-political-cultural climate. He's done such a fine job as the President of the Society for the Rehumanization of American Music, I think I'll write HIM in next Tuesday.
Here are a couple of sound samples of John: "Guillermo's Ants" and "Summertime" (Pardon the sonic interruptus.)
Thursday, January 31, 2008
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