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2020 Tour Dates
postponed due to COVID-19
2021 Tour Dates
Jul 4-11
Sept 18-25 ⭐🍁
🍁 Fall Colors
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Level 5 out of 5
Max Distance: 160km
Max Elevation: 3200m
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Premium Ryokan Hotels + Futon Japanese Beds + Public Hot-Spring Onsen Bath
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North & West Alps
Central Range
Highest Road in Japan
Mt Akagi
Mt Haruna
+ $1,000 USD Single Supplement
+ $1,000 USD E-Bike Rental
The Tour of the Japanese Alps is our most challenging and ambitious cycling adventure: a week-long odyssey across the spectacular mountains of central Japan. These roads will push you to your limits and take you to the most breathtaking views that this country can offer.
Take on grueling climbs, including Japan's highest paved road. Then, relax and delve into its ancient traditions. Along our journey, find serenity and peace in authentic ryokans, all equipped with beautiful hot-spring baths. Be prepared to work hard and spend long days in the saddle, while creating lasting memories with the nature, food, traditions, and people of the Japanese countryside.
Ready for this epic adventure? Please a provide a link to your strava/mapmyride/etc account or describe the most challenging ride you've completed in the past 3 months, including distance, elevation gain, and time. We request this information for all of our Level 4-5 tours to confirm that the trip will be a great fit for your current riding ability.
Set up a time to connect with us over the phone or book your spot on tour now!
BikeTourJapan brought my dream vacation into reality. Amazing rides matched with unforgettable scenery, endless photo opportunities. I got to experience beautiful countryside, amazing hot spring towns, friendly folks, great food, all one could ask for, and to be on a bike, the icing on the cake…..cant wait for my next trip, on a bike…..in Japan, thanks Robert !!!! [The Japanese Alps 2016] & [Bespoke Tour 2018]
Melanie and David
We have been on many cycling tours around the world and we can honestly say that this tour has been far more outstanding than any other tour we have been on in the past. Our tour guide was without question one of the most helpful, professional & friendly person one could ever meet !!!!! We highly recommend Bike Tour Japan! [Bespoke Tour 2019]
I've been on many great cycling vacations, but my experience with Bike Tour Japan was easily the best of all of them. Rob and Michael were incredible hosts: hugely knowledgeable about the area, top-notch hospitality, and best of all, really fun to be around. The bike routes were extraordinary; each and every day on the Ashikaga training camp felt as picturesque as a National Geographic documentary, and I rode a wonderful mixture of challenging mountains, valleys, and descents. [Ashikaga Training Camp 2018]
James & Tallulah
Fast, professional, thorough and completely bespoke. Additionally, a thorough knowledge of bike touring in Japan coupled with native English language abilities make for a really easy group to deal with. Recommend [Tour of the North Alps 2016]
Cheryl and John
John and I loved our time with Bike Tour Japan. The guides, Rob, Michelle, and Michael were fun, full of information, history,geology and talents. They treated us to rides in beautiful cedar forests, vistas high above the countryside, and incredible food. Japan has many treasures in their culture and graciousness. Our trip couldn't have been better. We went in December and it was delightful. dress warmly and you will love it. The ryokans were extraordinary and their breakfasts and dinners elaborate and bountiful. We hope to go again and would highly recommend this guide group. We have been on many bike trips and this scores the highest. Cheryl and John [Valleys and Volcanoes 2018]
BikeTourJapan is an incredible tour company. Cycling is my passion and I travel all over the world to ride. Rob made Japan an amazing experience. His extensive knowledge of the local routes through the area made it so memorable. Rob's key strength is the his Japanese fluency yet being an American, understanding of his client's needs. Do not hesitate booking with BikeTourJapan! [Ashikaga Training Camp]
Bike Tour Japan was a fantastic experience for me and the group I rode with. Riding in Japan is incredible, and it's mountains are gorgeous but what really sets my trip aside from something I could have done myself was the excellent route selection, local knowledge, and help navigating traditional japanese culture along the way.
All the Japanese countryside is gorgeous but not all of it is great for bike riding. Thanks to Rob's experience from living and riding here we always had excellent routes planned, with the best places to stop and take pictures known, the best mid ride lunch stops.
Michaels experience living in Japan immersing himself in Japanese culture was also hugely helpful during our trip. He was hugely helpful being fluent in Japanese at all our locations , and I would urge anyone interested to talk to him about Japanese culture.
If you want to have great supported rides, in the gorgeous Japanese countryside guided by two great people, and enjoy some Japanese culture and the company and great knowledge of the area from two people have spent significant time there and lived in the country at a price far below what any competitor offers bike tour japan is for you. [The Japanese Alps 2017]
We spent a fantastic weekend with our friends Rob and Michelle riding around the beautiful hills of Gunma this November. We both needed a break from working life in Tokyo and our trip with Bike Tour Japan proved to be a very welcome one.
Their planning of the trip was meticulous – Rob told me before how he enjoys the challenge of planning the perfect trip and now I really believe him! They had custom bikes ready for us, took care of planning all our routes, had a number of delicious meal options each day (both Japanese and alternatives), and gave us options each day so we could choose our adventure based on how we felt in the moment.
All of their planning allowed us to enjoy two days of carefree riding, without any of the stress we would have experienced had we attempted the trip by ourselves. In particular, they even organised for a bike with an detachable electric motor for my girlfriend who could use it on steeper climbs (but didn't need to in the end as she kicked all our butts without it!)
We are both novice riders and for anyone like ourselves thinking of going on a trip, I can't recommend Bike Tour Japan enough. We enjoyed it so much that we are both buying our first road bikes and dreaming of our next trips around Japan. Thank you Rob and Michelle for everything! [Bespoke Tour 2018]
Rob has built a cycling adventure which is truly authentic; riding on quiet, scenic roadways, challenging climbs, bountiful vistas and staying at unique country ryokans. Really gives you a feel for the pulse of the region. The support is great, the attention to detail is superb, and most of all his enthusiasm and joy comes through in every step. [Bespoke Tour 2019]
We had a very amazing bike vacation in the Northern Alps of Japan. The scenery, Ryokans, Onsen were very beautiful and enjoyable. Both Rob and Michael did an excellent job finding these nice places to stay after great riding every day. It was an excellent cultural, culinary trip thanks to two amazing people. Thank you Rob and Michael. [Tour of the North Alps 2017]
Amazing trip through the North Alps, which feel like a mix of Congo, Alps and Hawaiian volcanoes. We only saw a handful of Westerners the entire week and ate beautiful Japanese meals, soaked in amazing Onsen each night and stayed in great Ryokans throughout. The rides were challenging and amazing. From steep climbs up the highest peaks to incredible 20-mile runs down through huge valleys. These guys put together a perfect journey that was challenging and also provided lots of options for beautiful hiking. We climbed the highest volcano in Japan and even got in a round of golf on a rainy day! [Bespoke Tour 2018]
Had an amazing 5 day bike trip with Rob and Michelle. Would highly recommend for bikers of all levels. [Bespoke Tour 2018]
Bike Tour Japan was OUTSTANDING. The riding was incredible with beautiful Fall colors, quiet back roads and challenging climbs. The countryside is gorgeous and Rob knows how to end every day at the perfect ryokan with onsen baths and delicious food! Can't wait to do another tour in 2018! [Tour of the North Alps 2017]
Bike Tour Japan was truly an epic adventure. I'm beyond grateful for the experience and eternally thankful to Rob and Michael for organizing and leading such an amazing trip. The roads, valleys, mountains, towns, cities, country sides, and people of Japan are all so wonderful. And the food! So much great food! Oh and the convenience stores are awesome! You've never been to a good convenience store until you've been to Japan. You could live out of a Lawson or 7-Eleven!
If you have the chance to go, you better not miss out. I can't wait to go back again someday soon. [The Japanese Alps 2017]
Rob and Michael, I was just looking back over my photos of the Japan tour last year, great memories! Amazing riding, food and culture!! I can't wait to go back! You guys made it so easy too! I will be booking again, and hopefully have a few friends on board as well. Thanks again for making the trip so amazing! [The Japanese Alps 2017]
The biking-ryokan-onsen combination is fantastic, loved it! Both you guys were great company, and we enjoyed the cultural exchange dinner conversations. Learnt a lot more about Japan in this short trip than from other Jap holidays. The planning and organisation were professional, your eloquence with the language was impressive, and our bikes were a joy to ride. Hope to come again on another ride with BTJ in future! [Bespoke Tour 2018]
The tour and a vacation of a lifetime. Robert and company were the perfect hosts and organizers taking us to places and situations in the Japanese culture we would never been able to access ourselves. Riding the Japanese Alps at peak fall colors dazzled my retinas and burned into my brain an experience I will never forget. [Tour of the North Alps 2017]
For me, when thinking about a bike trip, there are five features that contribute to how memorable and enjoyable the trip was: the routes, the hotels, the food, the bikes, and the guide. BTJ nailed each of these right on the head. [Bespoke Tour 2019]
My husband and I have just returned from a most wonderful bike trip with Bike Tour Japan guides, Rob, Michele and Michael. We were fortunate to be there when the maples and their red, golds and oranges were on fire with color. Just beautiful!! We visited hidden magical shrines tucked away in the forest. After interesting and sometimes challenging rides we soaked in fabulous hot spring-fed baths and tucked ourselves into cozy futon beds on tatami mats in the lovely ryokans. Meals were a real adventure too as we sampled every imaginable and artistically displayed culinary delight the Japanese are famous for. We just so appreciate how professional and fun our guides were. We had a blast, lots of laughs and great camaraderie. We highly recommend this trip. [Valleys and Volcanoes 2018]


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The decision by Sajid Javid, the "Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government", on 6th October 2016 to overrule Lancashire County Council's decision to refuse permission for fracking at Preston New Road, Little Plumpton and Roseacre Wood shows contempt for local democracy and the local communities under threat. All communities under threat of fracking in UK have spoken out in one word; without exception, they say "NO"! Only England remains under threat at this point in time.
Preston New Road Action Group are presently awaiting a decision from the Court of Appeal on refusal in the High Court of their case against Sajid Javid's decision to allow fracking. Either way, they will need funds to continue their fight to resist fracking.
Roseacre Awareness Group are presently preparing for the re-opened Public Inquiry in April 2018 sanctioned by Sajid Javid overruling the Inspector, Wendy McKay, who recommended refusal of Cuadrilla's appeal on highway safety grounds. She said the proposed Roseacre Wood fracking site would have "a serious and very significant adverse impact on the safety of people using the public highway" that could not be eliminated or reduced to acceptable levels. Notwithstanding that, Sajid Javid said he was "minded" to allow the appeal!
This Crowdfunder is sanctioned by both communities and aims to assist them, through the Frack Free Lancashire Legal Fund, with their legal expenses going forward. The industry intent on turning Lancashire into the largest gas-field in Europe knows that the affected communities have limited resources. However, with your help, the communities can continue to exercise their democratic right to challenge the industry and the government.
Please donate as little or as much as you can and please be assured that Frack Free Lancashire will, at their discretion, put any surplus towards similar legal challenges being pursued by other FFL groups.

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ESL Job Feed is the most eclectic and broad source of ESL jobs and teaching positions available worldwide.?ESL Job Feed publishes links to ESL Job postings from a variety of sources including TESall, Total ESL, Yahoo!/Monster, Guardian Jobs, Chronicle of Higher Education, craigslist, TESOL Org, TEFL and many more. From conversation schools for beginners to university positions for teaching veterans,?ESL Job Feed is your source for English teaching positions worldwide.
Teachers needed in Changchun, China
Date 2017-11-23 18:11:28 Location : Asia:China
Teach, travel and train with EF English First.
About Education First
EF is the world's largest private education company that specializes in English training, educational tours and cultural exchange. EF has been committed to breaking down barriers of language, culture and geography by providing the highest quality educational experiences since it was founded in 1965 in Sweden.
Education First Changchun is a professional school established in 2001 and we have four successful EF schools in the city now, Guilin Lu Center (since 2001), FAW Center (since 2008), Mega Center (since 2011) and Gaoxin center (since 2012). EF Changchun is the largest franchise school in China. There are more than 50 English teachers at our schools from the USA, the UK, Canada, New Zealand and Australia. We are currently seeking new teachers for our four schools. EF is a really great place to start or continue your teaching career. There will be plenty of opportunities for career advancement with EF Changchun as we continue to grow. We can provide opportunities to launch you into management as a senior teacher or academic manager.
Main Responsibilities
1. Maximum of 20 hours teaching per week
2. We work 5-days seasonal weeks, and we don't work evenings at weekends
3. Use audio / video materials in classes & Lesson planning
4. Cooperate with the CM and DOS in ensuring the constructive communication and efficient operation of the centre
5. Assist in the placement testing and interviewing of new students
6. Carry out teaching related responsibilities including, but not limited to demonstration classes, conversation clubs, tutorials, seminars and presentations
7. Excellent communication and presentation skills , love kids and enjoy teaching
8. Support from senior management for academic excellence with excellent classroom materials, and teacher-led procurement.
Job Requirements
1. Native English speaker from UK, USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand or South Africa
2. Bachelor degree is a MUST, Major in Education/English or related is preferred
3. 2 years+ teaching experience is preferred but not essential.
4. TEFL/TESOL/CELTA qualification is preferred but not essential
5. Notarized and clean criminal background check, valid within 6 months
6. A desire to work hard and play hard!
Salary and Benefits
Monthly gross pay is from 14000 to 20000 RMB(net pay is from 13000 to 18000 RMB),includes the following:
1. Basic salary is from 10000 to 15000 RMB (net.)
2. Quarterly Performance Bonuses of up to approx 3,000RMB
3. Airport/train station pick-up and help settling in
4. Additional Aetna worldwide-coverage health insurance and medical check
5. Additional contract completion bonus and royalty bonus.
6. Housing ready and fully furnished upon arrival
7. Free apartment or 2000RMB apartment allowance available (does not include utilities such as electricity, gas, water and internet charges)
8. Additional paid visas and residence permits – fully compliant with local laws. (This is so important.)
9. Paid holidays – 10 days + all national holidays: (Total = 21+, depending on length of service.)
10. Opportunities for free internationally recognised qualifications, such as TKT YL
11. Help settling in and solving everyday problems from shopping to doctors' visit;
12. Free Chinese classes and online learning opportunities available
13. Free monthly city-wide teambuilding activities
14. Annual gala party/awards ceremony
15. Fantastic career development opportunities both here in Changchun and as part of the world's largest private language school
Rise to management in 1-2 years
Year 1: Junior/ Senior Teacher
Most of the teacher start with the position of Junior/ Senior Teacher, with competitive salary package equivalent to approx 20K-24K GBP (after tax) and due to the low living cost in China, teacher will be able to enjoy a decent life as well as save approx 12K GBP in you bank account for the first year
Year 2: Assistant Director of Studies
After one year contract as Senior Teacher, teacher will be offer the opportunity to be promoted to Assistant Director of Studies with salary package up to approx 28K GBP (after tax)
Year 3: Director of Studies
Next year, the teacher will be offer the opportunity to be promoted to Director of Studies with salary package up to approx 32K GBP (after tax)


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Cash-rich marijuana business brings unexpected tests for benefits, HR
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After working in the cannabis industry for five years, Heather Smyth knows firsthand the pitfalls of operating in a cash business. She recalls how a former employer was paid by clients in money orders, Visa gift cards or cash.
Now as director of marketing at Wurk, a workforce management company that serves the U.S. cannabis industry, Smyth empathizes with the employee populations she helps guide.
Although sanctioned at the state level throughout much of the nation, the sale of marijuana still violates federal law. As a result, there are numerous challenges to overcome from an HR and benefits standpoint.
In 2015 Keegan Peterson made a gutsy move to serve an industry that mainstream payroll providers had snubbed or abandoned because the sale of cannabis complicates financial transactions. A friend on the frontline of this activity revealed to him a dire need for solutions around banking, taxes and compliance for cannabis entrepreneurs.
Banking is the operative word. Without it, these businesses will be hard-pressed to offer much of a benefits package to attract and retain talent, not to mention an uphill climb in other areas. As founder and CEO of Wurk, Peterson applied years of experience with human capital management software to help guide this burgeoning industry.
His Denver-based firm has field reps in Indiana, California and Arizona, as well as clients in every regulated market in the U.S. that hope to thrive in the face of uncertain regulatory environments. An expansion into Canada where recreational use of marijuana was recently legalized is also being considered.
Marijuana is legal in some form across 31 states and the District of Columbia, which shows just how large the industry has grown. While most of those states have approved limited use of medical marijuana, about one-third of them have passed laws allowing for recreational use of the drug. They include Alaska, California, Colorado, D.C., Maine, Massachusetts, Nevada, Oregon, Vermont and Washington. Others, including Louisiana and West Virginia, have legalized only cannabis-infused products such as oils or pills. Final rules are still pending in states where medical marijuana laws were recently passed.
Cutting through red tape
Since many cannabis operators don't have a dedicated HR executive or compliance officer, they're in need of a trusted partner to provide a myriad of workforce management solutions, reports Smyth. These areas include HR, benefits, payroll, onboarding and scheduling, as well as ensuring compliance with state laws and paying taxes.
Under Section 280E of the Internal Revenue Code, the cost of goods related to selling cannabis or other drugs that are illegal at the federal level isn't deductible. As a result, Wurk's clientele ends up "paying six to seven times more than their neighbor in taxes," Smyth says, describing the arrangement as archaic.
However, there are ways around this obstacle. For example, she notes that business owners can deduct expenses associated with a bud tender rolling marijuana joints in the back of a house during afternoons vs. actually selling them.
While national or mainstream banks have chosen not to become involved in this industry, Smyth explains that credit unions and state chartered banks have stepped up to support compliant businesses with a cannabis license.
The vetting process to land a bank account is a stringent for cannabis operators, most of whom run cash businesses – a dangerous gamble that can place employees in harm's way. Wurk has a number of clients that are unbanked, but they're still able to track employees' time and consent to cash compensation with attendance and payroll systems that establish a paper trail for government audits.
Other banking avenues for cannabis entrepreneurs include going through a holding company, which involve substantial fees, or dealing with a bank on a don't-ask-don't-tell basis, according to Kirk Miller, VP of risk management cannabis services at Emergent Risk Insurance Services LLC, a San Francisco-based insurance brokerage that has targeted the cannabis industry for nearly two years.
While it's not illegal for banks to accept cannabis money, he says the real issue is an unwillingness to devote considerable time and resources to filling out a mountain of paperwork to comply with the law. They also may be fearful of the federal government's power, he adds.
Gleaning strategic insights
Whatever the financial arrangement is with these businesses, technology certainly plays a huge role in helping assess HR and business strategies. For example, Smyth says cannabis businesses can benefit from software whose data and analytics offer insights into where and why operations are losing money or not properly managing talent.
Wurk's so-called plant touching clients employ primarily hourly workers within cannabis cultivation, extractions and infusions. For these workforces, benefits usually include basic medical and dental plans, whereas a wider variety of choices are typically offered at businesses focused on technology, insurance or legal aspects of the cannabis industry that aren't involved in plant touching.
A cannabis workforce tends to value access to more than the traditional healthcare arena provides, notes Mignon Strong, VP of employee benefits for Emergent. That includes Eastern medicine or homeopathic options, including acupuncture, yoga, massage therapy and meditation, as well as discuss with their physician the use of cannabis treatment for anxiety or physical conditions without being frightened to do so.
Mindful of the high energy and individualism that drive cannabis businesses, Wurk launched a website in August that features creative and edgy aesthetics teeming with icons and white space. Sponge, a design and branding agency, used cannabis imagery as subtle textures, vibrant colors and different graphic treatments to mark the individuality of various featured entrepreneurs.
The website's visual treatment, messaging and gestalt reflect Wurk's mission to help the pioneers in this space "avoid pitfalls and focus on their creativity," according to Paul Brourman, the firm's founder and chief creative officer.
The scalable platforms serves as a single portal for all communication and transactional needs that Smyth says business owners and their employees will find easy to navigate. They also have access to the EnjoyWurk Spotify account whose playlists are specially designed for cannabis operators.
With access to a central place for anything from benefit elections and onboarding to payroll deductions, cannabis companies are able to elevate employee self-service and streamline HR processes, Strong says.
As with other industries, professional service organizations will appeal to smaller cannabis operators, she observes, though PEOs becomes pricy as they grow into more substantial businesses. Emergent serves as a second opinion and handy resource for its clients that contract with a PEO from the employee benefits side.
Rethinking drug testing
Like coal mining, trucking or construction, cultivating cannabis comes with its share of hazards. Since most cannabis employees have THC in their bodies, the chemical compound in cannabis that produces a euphoric high, Miller believes there's a practical need to adjust drug policies. "A lot of companies in this space say 'we don't care what you do after work, but don't get high before you come to work,'" he says.
Otherwise, there could be concern about risks associated with job performance and accidents at work. But a related issue involves whether or not employers must accommodate those who use marijuana to treat glaucoma, pain or other medical treatment. "It is something that people are concerned about," Miller reports.
Unlike most insurance carriers serving cannabis businesses, which are transactional in nature, he says Emergent prides itself on a holistic risk management approach that boasts a 100% closing ratio. "There's a need for the services and sophistication that we are bringing to this still stigmatized industry," he says.
If and when the federal prohibition of cannabis ends, however, Miller predicts mainstream brokerages will happily troll for a new crop of battle-scarred clients. "The Marshes and Aon's are sharpening their swords right now," he quips, noting a report estimating cannabis value at more than $80 billion in the U.S. by 2025.
For the nation's cannabis entrepreneurs, a key objective is maintaining one's composure on shaky federal ground. By handling HR and benefit strategies for cannabis clients that face steep compliance hurdles, Smyth says Wurk ensures that "they can spend their time focusing on what really matters" in their businesses.


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Hello, Summer! We're so happy to be capping this hectic week off with a beautiful sunny day. There were two things on our minds this week: the festive season, and the 2012 ARIA Awards. Our office Christmas tree went up and the advent calendars came out as we got into the spirit of things, and as for the ARIAs? PopSugar editor Jess was on the ground at the red carpet, snapping candid shots of Taylor Swift, Reece Mastin and a few Big Brother contestants, while we kept you guys updated online (wait 'til you see what we had for dinner!). Many new beauty products came our way (which BellaSugar ed Alison compiled into cute gift guides) and FabSugar ed Ali had fun trying out some super cool sunglasses. There's plenty more that went on during the week — click through the gallery to check it all out!


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Ahh the memories!!! The decade between dime store disco and self-loathing grunge--- A time when a legion of trend ignoring "metal-forever" loyalists prayed at the temples of Priest and Maiden and Zeppelin, but celebrated the new sound of Motley and Def Lep and Poison. From the bad ass bruises of Guns and Roses to the high school heartstrings of Bon Jovi, we came and gathered and celebrated just for the chance to dance and party and scream "I WANNA ROCK!" Or shout out "BANG YOUR HEAD" or grind to the opening chords of "ROCK YOU LIKE A HURRICANE." The 80's was a fearless and vibrant period that created lasting memories in many of us, but is now also drawing in the younger generations. Guitar Hero video games, VH1: Behind the Music programming, and internet radio has new and old fans seeking out the sometimes neglected songs of the metal 80s. GLÄMHÄMMER gives an audience what they want!!!- A trip down memory lane, the way they want to hear it!!!!!!
GLÄMHÄMMER is a 4 member 80's glam rock tribute band that not only plays the unforgettable pop metal hits, but puts on the full blaze of glory "arena-show-experience" in your hometown bar or club. Bright lights, lasers, ripped jeans,leather, huge aerosol hair, bombastic attitude, guitar hero shredding, smoke machine audacity, ebony eyeliner, pointy guitars, pouty lipstick, outrageous spandex and fist pumping crowd participation are just a few tools GLÄMHÄMMER uses to bring the audience back to the glory days of the 80's You will experience hair raising guitar, searing lead vocals, angelic harmonies, heartbreaking bass, and ass & ear shaking drums. GLÄMHÄMMER doesn't just play, they bleed and sweat out your favorite glam rock anthems, dances, ballads and sing alongs. Each band member has many years of musical experience and an unmatched thirst for playing entertaining live party rock suited for all genders, ages, demographics, sexual proclivities and alcohol tolerances. All this is backed by a state of the art light show & sound system.


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Zacchaeus (Greek: Ζακχαῖος, Zakchaios; Hebrew: זכי, "pure", "innocent"[1]) was a chief tax-collector at Jericho, mentioned only in the Gospel of Luke.[2] A descendant of Abraham, he was an example of Jesus' personal, earthly mission to bring salvation to the lost.[3] Tax collectors were despised as traitors (working for the Roman Empire, not for their Jewish community), and as being corrupt.
Because the lucrative production and export of balsam was centered in Jericho, his position would have carried both importance and wealth.[4][5] In the account, he arrived before the crowd who were later to meet with Jesus, who was passing through Jericho on his way to Jerusalem. Described as a short man, Zacchaeus climbed up a sycamore fig tree so that he might be able to see Jesus. When Jesus reached the spot he looked up into the branches, addressed Zacchaeus by name, and told him to come down, for he intended to visit his house. The crowd was shocked that Jesus, a Jew, would sully himself by being a guest of a tax collector.
Tax collectors in those times were considered to be corrupt and were despised by members of the community. According to scripture (Luke 19:8), in response to Jesus' call to come and visit with him at Zacchaeus' home, Zacchaeus gives half of his wealth to the poor and declares that, if he overcharged someone by mistake, he would repay the money four-fold...in other words he would give the citizen 4x the amount of the mistake. Moved by Zacchaeus' desire to deal fairly and honestly with the citizens within his jurisdiction, Jesus declares that "today salvation has come to this house" (Luke 19:9), suggesting that Zacchaeus' repentance and transformation is shown by his desire to make right his past wrongs.
Later traditions
At Er-riha (Jericho) there is a large, venerable looking square tower, which by tradition is named the House of Zacchaeus.
According to Clement of Alexandria, in his book Stromata, Zacchaeus was surnamed Matthias by the apostles, and took the place of Judas Iscariot after Jesus' ascension. Luke told us that Matthias in the beginning was with Jesus since the baptism of John (Acts 1:21-23). John also told us that later many of his disciples turned back and no longer followed him (John 6:60-66). The later Apostolic Constitutions identify "Zacchaeus the Publican" as the first bishop of Caesarea (7.46).
Medieval legend identified Zacchaeus with Saint Amadour, and held him to be the founder of the French sanctuary, Rocamadour.
Liturgical practices
In Eastern Orthodox and Greek-Catholic Churches of Slavic tradition, the Gospel account of Zacchaeus is read on the last Sunday preceding the liturgical preparation for Great Lent, for which reason that Sunday is known as "Zacchaeus Sunday." It is the very first commemoration of a new Paschal cycle. The account was chosen to open the Lenten season because of two exegetical aspects: Jesus' call to Zacchaeus to come down from the tree (symbolizing the divine call to humility), and Zacchaeus' subsequent repentance.
In the Eastern churches of Greek/Byzantine tradition, Zacchaeus Sunday may fall earlier than the Sunday before the Pre-Lenten season.
In Western Christianity, the gospel pericope concerning Zacchaeus is the reading for a Dedication of a Church or its anniversary. On Dedication, red-white banners (instead of the usual yellow-white ones) are flown from the Church tower, which are consequently called the Zacchaeus flag.
Spiritual lessons
The story of Zacchaeus is used by some [6] to illustrate the saying of Jesus: "Blessed are the pure of heart, for they shall see God" Matthew 5:8, because the name Zacchaeus means 'pure'. Zacchaeus also becomes a contrast of character with the Rich Young Ruler Luke 18:18-23. Both Zacchaeus and the Rich Young Ruler were wealthy men, but one was self-righteous and would not give up his possessions, while the other gave half his possessions to feed the poor.[7]
See also
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- ^ Milligan, Jim. "Lexicon :: Strong's G2195 - Zakchaios". Blue Letter Bible. Sowing Circle.
- ^ Luke 19:1-10
- ^ Warfield, Benjamin Breckinridge. "Jesus' Mission, According to His Own Testimony". Monergism. CPR Foundation.
- ^ Morris, Leon. Luke: An Introduction and Commentary, page 297. Wm. B. Eerdmans, 1988.
- ^ Rudolf Stier (1861). The Words of the Lord Jesus 4. p. 314.Trans. William Burt Pope.
- ^ Pastor Doug Bachelor, Study on the Wisdom of Jesus' teachings
- ^ A Contrast of Character | Zacchaeus and the Rich Young Ruler
12px This article incorporates text from a publication now in the public domain: Easton, Matthew George (1897). "Zacchaeus". Easton's Bible Dictionary (New and revised ed.). T. Nelson and Sons.
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A joint venture between several companies was established to work on the project, but all partnerships fell apart when the final two participating companies, Bosch Australia and Air International, decided to call it quits after GM announced it would cease production operations in the country. The project was called EV Engineering and was the same operation which built a record-setting Commodore that managed to travel on electric power alone for 24 hours straight, covering 1,172 miles in the process.
"EV Engineering got really, really close to actually having a product-ready device," said Chief Technology Officer David Jahshan of Axiflux, an electric motor development company involved in EV Engineering. "And it's really sad that the Australian car industry took a turn for the worst at that particular time. It all comes down to timing, doesn't it?"
The first company to call it quits was Futuris, then Better Place shut down and GE Finance decided to stop funding the project, Jahshan explained. In December, GM turned Holden into solely an import brand which led to the departure of Bosch and Air International. Now Jahshan's company, Axiflux, has ended up with the remaining assets from EV Engineering, which was a not-for-profit project. The company is looking for partners or backing to continue their project, but that could be difficult given the shape of the Australian car industry.
"Where the biggest challenge is right now is that Australia is backing away from the automotive industry, and finding the right partner has just become a lot harder because there is no local partner," Jahshan explained.
Jahshan noted the engineering expertise and knowledge gained from EV Engineering is "absolutely" worth it, even if it never materializes into an actual consumer product.


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"Active" means Active Network LLC, 717 North Harwood, Suite 2500, Texas, 75201.
"Charity Partner" means the charity that the Participant has chosen to run and fundraise on behalf of in respect of the Event.
"Data Protection Laws" means the Data Protection Act 2018 and Regulation (EU) 2016/679 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data (commonly known as the General Data Protection Regulation (the "GDPR"))
"Event" means The London Landmarks Half Marathon intended to be held on 24th March 2019.
"Event Organiser" means LLHM Limited (registered number 10584979) registered address Nicholasouse, 3 Laurence Pountney Hill, London, EC4R 0BB.
"Online Registration Form" means the pages within the Website that must be completed by the Participant prior to participation to gain a place in the Event.
"Online Confirmation" means confirmation of acceptance (sent via email from the Event Organiser to the Participant) to participate in the Event.
"Participant" or "you" means the named person on the Online Registration Form.
"Personal Data" means the Participant's name, delivery address, email address, phone number, race number, t-shirt size, gender, medical conditions, emergency contact information, age, company name, and such other information collected on the Online Registration Form, and information about your use of the Website including details of your internet protocol address, operating system, browser version, cookie details, the content viewed, duration and your navigation of our Website.
"Parties" means the Event Organiser and the Participant.
"Registration Date" means the relevant date for registration, which shall be the date the Participant receives the Online Confirmation.
"Terms and Conditions" means the participant terms and conditions, relating to the Event, as set out below.
"Tommy's" means the registered charity Tommy's (charity number 1060508 and SC039280), registered address Nicholas House, 3 Laurence Pountney Hill, London, EC4R 0BB, who is the parent company of the Event Organiser.
"Website" means www.llhm.co.uk
1.1 These Terms and Conditions relate to the Event.
1.2 Only persons aged 17 years or above on 29th March 2020 may register for the Event. If you register through the Online Registration Form and the Event Organiser later finds out that you are not aged 17 years or above on the Event date, the Event Organiser reserves the right to exclude you from participation in the Event.
1.3 Each Participant must register using the Online Registration Form, accessed using the individual Participant's log-in details, as provided by the Charity Partner after that individual has secured a place in the Event from the Charity Partner.
1.4 Following the successful completion of the registration process by the Participant, the Participant shall receive the Online Confirmation.
1.5 Participants shall receive an official numbered race bib in their race pack by post. Race packs will be delivered at least 3 days before the Event. If you have not received your race pack by this time please get in touch on [email protected].
1.6 The numbered race bib is personal to the Participant accepting the Terms and Conditions and the Participant undertakes and agrees (i) to wearing the official numbered race bib assigned to his/her registration; (ii) not to authorise or permit any third party to use their official numbered race bib in the Event; or (iii) not to allow any third party to participate in their place in the Event. If the Participant is found to be in breach of this Condition the Event Organiser reserves the right to exclude you and the relevant third party from participation in the Event or future Events.
2.1 Within 14 days of receipt of the Online Confirmation, the Participant may request a refund in relation to any iTaB order (if applicable) if the Participant no longer wants to proceed with any iTab order. Under no other circumstances may a Participant request a refund in respect of anything.
2.2 To request a refund in accordance with clause 2.1 please contact the Event Organiser on [email protected] within 14 days of receipt of the Online Confirmation.
2.3 Places cannot be deferred or transferred at any time.
2.4 No refunds shall be provided for any donations that are made during the registration process.
The Event
3.1 The Event shall start on Pall Mall and finish on Whitehall.
3.2 The Event Organiser reserves the right to change the time, date, start/finish, venue and format of the Event and to cancel the Event, in whole or in part, without liability to the Participant. The Event Organiser shall use reasonable endeavours to notify the Participant of any change to or cancellation of the Event.
3.3 The Event Organiser reserves the right to refuse entry to the Event (or to disqualify from the Event) any registered Participant not wearing their assigned official numbered race bib.
3.4 The race route has been officially measured by an accredited course measurer.
3.5 The Participant agrees to abide by the rules, instructions and regulations published and displayed in these Terms and Conditions or other documents or emails provided by the Event Organiser from time to time or given on the day of the Event by race marshals, officials and police.
3.6 Running times at the Event shall be recorded digitally.
3.7 The Participant agrees that they are able to complete the Event within 4 hours. The Event Organiser may at any time introduce cut-off times as they see fit as part of the Event rules, being limits on the time taken to complete sections of the Event to ensure the safe and proper running of the Event. Participants may be instructed to withdraw from the Event if they are unable to complete the race in accordance with imposed cut off times for the Event as a whole or certain sections of the Event.
3.8 No drugs, illegal substances, performance enhancing substances or intoxicants of any kind are permitted to be brought to the Event or used by any Participant either before or during participation in the Event. The Event Organiser reserves the right to refuse attendance at, or participation in, the Event by any persons found to have consumed or to have in their possession any drugs, illegal substances, performance enhancing substances or intoxicants of any kind.
3.9 Animals are not permitted on the course.
3.10 The Event Organiser strongly discourages the use of any equipment that acts as an impediment to hearing or concentration when competing. This includes, but is not limited to, mobile telephones, personal stereos and MP3 players. The Organiser cannot be responsible for accidents or injuries resulting from taking part with such equipment in the Event.
3.11 Participants are not permitted to use the following items in the Event: wheel chairs, roller skates; wheel barrows; bicycles; buggies; stilts; skate boards; or any other item that could potentially inhibit the flow or safety of other Participants or which the Event Organiser, in its reasonable opinion, deems may cause danger or risk to the Participant, other Participants or spectators. If the Participant is found to be in breach of this Condition the Event Organiser reserves the right to exclude you from participation in the Event or future Events.
3.12 Participants are not permitted to race in an outfit that the Event Organiser, in its sole discretion, deems unsuitable and/or dangerous to the Participant, other Participants or spectators. If the Participant is found to be in breach of this Condition the Event Organiser reserves the right to exclude you a from participation in the Event or future Events.
3.13 Entries from blind or visually impaired runners are welcome. Guide dogs are not permitted on the course. All blind or visually impaired runners must be accompanied by a supporting runner, whose place will be offered free of charge. The Event Organiser strongly advises that such Participant and his/her guide should be appropriately identified, and must be linked together in a safe way.
3.14 The Event Organiser reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to refuse to allow Participants to take part or continue participation in the Event, should Participants be deemed to behave inappropriately or give cause for concern that continued participation may cause offence or injury to the Participant, other Participants, spectators or other third parties. This includes the wearing of any clothing or visual messages that may cause offence to any person.
3.15 Only Participants who finish the Event will be entitled to one finisher's medal.
Participant Declaration
4.1 The Participant agrees to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. If the Participant does not agree to these Terms and Conditions, they may not enter the Event. The Event Organiser reserves the right to change the Terms and Conditions from time to time prior to the Event. These Terms and Conditions were lasted updated 18th July 2018. The Participant agrees to be bound by any such modification to the Terms and Conditions.
4.2 The Participant acknowledges that participation in and training for the Event involves potentially dangerous physical activity and carries with it inherent risks and dangers which cannot be eliminated completely, which, without prejudice to the generality of this clause 4.2, may include accidents, personal injury (ranging from minor discomfort to catastrophic injuries and death) and loss or damage to property due to falls, obstacles, contact with other Participants, the acts and/or omissions of other Participants, the effects of weather, traffic conditions and the conditions of any road. By completing and submitting the Online Registration Form, the Participant confirms that, to the best of their knowledge, they are healthy and fit to run, they understand and have considered and evaluated the nature, scope and extent of the risks involved (including, without limitation, those risks listed above), and have voluntarily and freely chosen to assume all risks associated with training for and participating in the Event (except where any such personal and bodily injury, including death, is caused by the negligence of the Event Organiser or any of their employees).
4.3 The Event Organiser does not provide any insurance, whether life or medical or liability, for any illness, accident, injury, death, loss or damage that may arise in connection with the attendance at, and/or participation in the Event by each Participant. The Participant is advised to obtain such insurance themselves if required.
4.4 Subject to clause 4.5, the Event Organiser shall take all reasonable steps to assess the safety and suitability of the Event location prior to the Event. The Event Organiser shall also arrange for the availability of an appropriate number of first aid and medical personnel according to the nature of the Event. The Participant hereby authorises such medical personnel (both on-site or on-call) to administer first aid treatment or any medical treatment to the Participant or to transport the Participant in the event of any illness, accident or injury suffered by the Participant in connection with his/her participation in and/or attendance at the Event, but shall not be liable for such treatment or transportation by such third party. The Participant shall be responsible for any medical or transport expenses specifically incurred in connection with any illness, accident or injury sustained or occurring in connection with participation in and/or attendance at the Event.
4.5 The Participant acknowledges and agrees that the Participant shall indemnify and hold harmless the Event Organiser from and against all liabilities, claims, actions, proceedings, loss, damage, costs or expenses suffered or incurred by the Event Organiser (including legal and professional fees and those paid to the Participant's insurers) arising in connection with any act or omission of the Participant or any accident, loss, damage or injury (including death) arising out of the Participant's attendance at, participation in, or training for the Event.
4.6 These Conditions are personal to the Participant and the Participant acknowledges and agrees that it may not assign any of its rights or obligations. The Participant represents and warrants that their place is for personal use only, that their place in the Event cannot be donated free of charge or otherwise given away for free and that their place in the Event is not purchased as part of any form of business or commercial activity (except as agreed to in advance by the Event Organiser). The Participant's place may not be resold or offered for resale by anyone whether at a premium or otherwise and may not be used for advertising, promotion use as a prize.
5.1 Subject to clause 5.3, the Event Organiser shall not be liable for any of the following:
5.1.1 technical, hardware or software failures of any kind, lost or unavailable network connections, or failed, incomplete, garbled or delayed computer/internet transmissions or other errors or malfunctions of any kind which may prevent receipt by the Event Organiser of an Online Registration Form;
5.1.2 damage to, or loss of, the official numbered race bib. In the event the race bib is lost or damaged please contact the Event Organiser on [email protected]; or
5.1.3 any losses the Participant suffers as a result of the Event Organiser's breach of these Terms and Conditions unless such losses were reasonably foreseeable to both the Participant and the Event Organiser as at the Registration Date. For the avoidance of doubt, the Event Organiser shall not be liable to the Participant in contract, tort (including, without limitation, negligence) or otherwise in connection with the Event for loss of revenues, profits, contracts, business or anticipated savings or loss of data; goodwill or reputation; any special or indirect or consequential losses; for any personal injury to or death of the Participant.
5.2 If at any time it is discovered that any Participant should have been ineligible to participate in the Event (or if participation in the Event should have been refused for any reason whatsoever) the Event Organiser reserves the right to disqualify from/refuse entry to such Participant to the Event. Further, the Event Organiser reserves the right to reject at any time any Online Registration Form which is believed to be fraudulent or to disqualify any Participant believed to have not complied with the Terms and Conditions from attending, or participating in any future Events. The Event Organiser shall not be liable in any way to the Participant as a result of any such disqualification or refusal.
5.3 Nothing in the Terms and Conditions shall affect the Event Organiser's liability:
5.3.1 for death or personal injury resulting from the negligence of the Event Organiser or a deliberate act or omission of the Event Organiser, its employees or agents;
5.3.2 for breach of statutory duty;
5.3.3 for fraudulent misrepresentation; or
5.3.4 to the extent that liability cannot be excluded or limited by law.
How We Use Personal Data
6.1 For the purposes of the Data Protection Laws the controller of any personal data processed under these Terms and Conditions is the Event Organiser. The Event Organiser is a wholly owned subsidiary company of Tommy's, a registered charity in England and Wales with registered charity number 1060508. LLHM Limited has been set up by Tommy's to run and manage The London Landmarks Half Marathon.
6.2 The Event Organiser takes its responsibilities under the Data Protection Laws seriously and will only process your Personal Data in accordance with its obligations under the Data Protection Laws. More information about how the Event Organiser processes personal data is set out in its privacy notice (the "Privacy Notice"), which is available on the Event Organiser's website or through this link https://www.llhm.co.uk/privacy-policy. You may contact the Event Organiser about the processing of any Personal Data by emailing [email protected].
6.3 The Event Organiser will only process your Personal Data in order to provide services in relation to the Event. Consequently, it may be necessary for the Event Organiser to share your Personal Data with third parties (such as in the administration and organisation of the Event and future Events). For example, the Event Organiser has partnered with Active a business which provides the Online Registration Form. More information about who the Event Organiser shares personal data with is set out in the Privacy Notice.
6.4 Some recipients of your Personal Data may be located in countries where data protection laws do not provide the same level of protection as in the United Kingdom. Where the Event Organiser transfers Personal Data to any third party (whether the Personal Data is processed inside or outside of the United Kingdom) the Event Organiser will implement measures to ensure that personal data is subject to appropriate protection and in accordance with the Data Protection Laws. More information about international transfers of personal data is set out in the Privacy Notice.
6.5 The Participant consents to the Event Organiser, and any of its third parties involved the Event, having the right and license to interview and/or photograph and/or film the Participants at the Event (or before or subsequent to the Event as the Event Organiser may reasonably require) and to use such interviews, photographs and filming, the Participant's name, likeness and image, voice, video and film portrayals and other means of identification of Participant, and any biographical or other information or data related to Participant (including race times and results) in all current and future media, in any form, anywhere in the world in connection with the production, advertisement, marketing or promotion of the Event Organiser, the Event and any subsequent Events in the future.
6.6 The Participant consents to the Event Organiser having the right to publish the Participant's race times, which shall include the Participant's name, finish time and photos linked to their chip timing on the LLHM website.
6.7 The Participant consents to the Event Organiser sending the Participant information about and in relation to the Event, both before and after the Event. For the avoidance of doubt this Event information may include the Participant start time and wave colour.
6.8 The Event information referred to in clause 6.7 may include information from the Event sponsors and partners whose financial contributions to the event help subsidise the entry cost and provide valuable benefits to the event participants. All Event information provided in accordance with clause 6.7 shall be communicated by the Event Organiser who will not share the Participant's data with Event sponsors or partners. The Event Organiser will only share the Participant's data with Event sponsors and partners where the Participant has actively consented to being contacted by the Event sponsors and partners.
6.9 Clauses 6.5 - 6.8 are conditions of entry into the Event. Please see paragraph 9 (Consent and Legitimate Interest) of LLHM Ltd.'s Privacy Policy for further information.
6.10 To opt-out of receiving any communications from a third party, you will need to contact the applicable third party. The Event Organiser is not responsible for the communications or the content of any communications you receive from any such third party.
6.11 The Event Organiser takes the health of all participants taking part in the Event extremely seriously and where it is considered necessary in order to protect the vital interests of the Participant, may use:
6.11.1 Any medical information supplied to treat or otherwise assist the Participant as a result of illness or injury at the Event;
6.11.2 Any medical information to provide the Participant's medical information to any Event medical provider, or any doctor or hospital for the purpose of providing the Participant with treatment; and
6.11.3 Any emergency contact information provided by the Participant to inform the emergency contact of any incident at the Event.
More information about the ways in which the Event Organiser processes personal data is set out in the Privacy Notice.
6.12 The Participant will inform the Event Organiser of any changes to the information supplied in their original Online Registration Form and particularly any changes concerning a medical condition and/or contact details.
6.13 The Event Organiser acknowledges that the Participant has specific rights under the Data Protection Laws such as the right of the Participant to obtain a copy of his or her personal data which is held by the Event Organiser or the right of the Participant to have personal data deleted in certain circumstances. If you wish to exercise any your rights under the Data Protection Laws please contact the Event Organiser in writing at: [email protected] or Lia Bowman, Race Director, Nicholas House, 3 Laurence Pountney Hill, London, EC4R 0BB. More information about your rights under the Data Protection Laws is set out in the Privacy Notice.
General Provisions
7.1 If any provision in the Terms and Conditions, whether in full or in part, is held to be invalid or unenforceable, all other remaining provisions (in full or in part) shall continue to be valid and enforceable.
7.2 These Terms and Conditions shall be subject to the law of England and Wales and the Parties agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Courts of England and Wales.
7.3 A person who is not a party to the Terms and Conditions has no rights under the Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999 to enforce any term of the Terms and Conditions.
7.4 The Participant may not assign transfer or deal in any other manner with these Terms and Conditions or any of its rights under it without the prior written consent of the Event Organiser. The Event Organiser may assign or transfer its rights and obligations under these Terms and Conditions without the consent of the Participant.
7.5 These Terms and Conditions and the documents referred to herein constitute the entire agreement and understanding between the Parties and supersede any previous agreement between the Parties relating to the subject matter herein. The Participant acknowledges that it has not, in entering into these Terms and Conditions, relied on any statement, representation or assurance that is not expressly set out in these Terms and Conditions or any document referred to herein.


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Capella University in Minneapolis, a StraighterLine Partner College, has always been innovative. It was among the first institutions to embrace online learning. And its innovative programs for veterans and members of the U.S. military have won wide acclaim.
Now Capella has taken some new steps to educate and inform American students, even those who are not its current students.
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- CapellaInspires, a new YouTube channel where educational experts will discuss the educational challenges that are facing America. Current videos are presentations by Geoffrey Canada, the man who made the news through his pioneering efforts to establish the Harlem Children's Zone.
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Jonah Goldberg's Gambling Debt:
There are many shades of rightwing punditry in our country. Among the shadiest is Jonah Goldberg.
With arrogance seemingly matched only by his ignorance, Goldberg was just being Goldberg when he offered this wager two years ago:
make a bet. I predict that
two-year period comes due Thursday, Feb 8. Even Goldberg now realizes his
prediction was totally wrong -- with poll after poll showing most
Americans do not "agree that the war was worth it." (Not to mention what
Iraqis think of the war or Goldberg's boast that "
So shouldn't Goldberg -- or somebody -- pay off the $1,000?
bet was offered near the end of an overheated blogo-debate between
Goldberg (at National Review Online) and
Dr. Juan Cole,
Cole reacted to the proposed bet with disgust -- calling it symbolic of "the neo-imperial American Right. They are making their own fortunes with a wager on the fates of others, whom they are treating like ants." Wrote Cole: "Here we have a prominent American media star . . . betting on Iraqis as though they are greyhounds in a race."
Just before Goldberg proposed his bet to Cole, the professor had fumed: "Goldberg is just a dime-a-dozen pundit. Cranky rich people hire sharp-tongued and relatively uninformed young people all the time and put them on the mass media to badmouth the poor, spread bigotry, exalt mindless militarism, promote anti-intellectualism, and ensure that rightwing views come to predominate."
"Relatively uninformed" seemed accurate to me, but I wondered about the
"mindless militarism" charge -- although I knew Goldberg was one of dozens
of pundits who mindlessly cheered on the
In the
weeks prior to the war to liberate
Since Goldberg felt compelled to tell us -- as he gallantly offered the $1,000 bet -- that it was money he "can hardly spare right now," you may wonder about his ability to pay. A look at his bio shows that Goldberg has had a high-flying career in mainstream media -- from CNN contributor to PBS producer to "USA Today Board of Contributors." (Full disclosure: In 2000, he and I wrote relatively-friendly point/counterpoint columns for Brill's Content.) One would think he could easily afford $1,000, especially for a charity like the USO.
But who knows -- maybe Goldberg has racked up huge gambling debts from ignorant wagers like the one tendered to Cole.
So I
have a solution. Let the Tribune media conglomerate pay the $1,000. Not
only does Tribune syndicate Goldberg's column, it was Tribune's Los
Angeles Times that added the analytically-impaired Goldberg to its
columnist roster in November 2005 . . . at the same time it fired renowned
columnist Robert Scheer, whose
Despite financial upheavals, the highly-profitable Tribune Company has plenty of money, as it lays off journalists en masse and squeezes the life out once proud newspapers like the L.A. Times.
Professor Cole may be right to dismiss Jonah Goldberg as a "dime-a-dozen pundit." But it's time to hold media corporations like Tribune responsible for elevating the Goldbergs and their reckless predictions -- as they strangle newspapers and silence serious journalists like Bob Scheer.
Jeff Cohen is a media critic, former TV pundit and author of Cable News Confidential: My Misadventures in Corporate Media. He worked for the Kucinich campaign in 2003. He consults for Progressive Democrats of America. Visit his website at: http://jeffcohen.org/. The views here are his alone.
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Above: The building that has housed Rainbow Records on Main Street since the late '80s will now also be home to Switch Skateboarding. (Photos: Bob Craig/The News Journal)
When Switch Skateboarding co-owners Tyler Jacobson and "Dreadlock" Joey Simpers heard that their landlord was selling the Haines Street property in Newark where their shop stood, they knew it was time to move.
Ever since the pair of Switch employees-turned-owners bought the shop, beloved by area skaters since 1994, they felt crowded in the 900-square-foot shop, which has a decidedly college town feel, painted in neon blue with striking, colorful graffiti on the side of the building.
At the same time a few blocks away, another of Newark's hippest shopping spots, Rainbow Records, was at its own crossroads.
Rainbow owner Chris Avino, 36, who also owns the building at 54 E. Main St., was looking for a tenant. As the music industry continues to transform itself while fighting against a churning economy, he needed help to make the bottom line.
His idea was to rent out the front of his shop to another business and move Rainbow to the back to a smaller space that he used to use as office space and storage.
That's where Rainbow Records manager John Pyle comes in.
As a regular customer at Switch, he heard that they were looking for a bigger space and, at the same time, he knew Avino was looking for a tenant.
"It happened in a matter of days," Jacobson says of the deal. "There wasn't even much negotiation."
Above: Tyler Jacobson and "Dreadlock" Joey Simpers of Switch Skateboarding at the Haines Street shop, which will close soon.
Switch remains open on Haines Street for now as construction continues in the former home of Rainbow, with Jacobson and Simpers eyeing a March 1 opening. Avino, whose shop was closed for nearly three weeks as he moved to the rear of the building, re-opened last week. (To find the shop, music fans now have to walk down the alleyway along the building to use a side entrance. Avino plans on buying new signs and maybe even painting a yellow walkway from Main Street right to his shop's entrance.)
Both sides are all smiles about the move and there's already talk of possible collaborations between the two, whether it be a Rainbow and Switch-branded skateboard or joint musical events. And both businesses believe their moves will help them continue on, even as shops like theirs are harder to find nationally these days.
"We're both a dying breed," Jacobson says. "An authentic record shop and a skateboarder-owned skate shop."
Jacobson, 28, and Simpers, 34, bought Switch in 2008 and plan to expand their offerings in their new spot, expected to open by March 1. Expect to see more boys clothing for kids 10 to 15 and more clothing for girls and women as well. This means that they will probably have to boost their all-male staff of four, eyeing a female employee or two to help.
For Switch, the move means more space and a primo spot in the heart of Main Street with all the foot traffic that comes with it, leaving behind the crowded 900-square-foot Haines Street shop for 1,600 square feet of space formerly occupied by Rainbow.
"Ever since we bought the place, we felt cramped here," Jacobson says eyeing his shop, well-filled from the floor to the ceiling with skateboards, snowboards, shoes, clothes, backpacks and other accessories.
Above: Chris Avino, owner of Rainbow Records, in his new space in the rear of 54 E. Main St.
The expansion of Switch means another contraction for the once powerful Rainbow Records, which began as a seven-store chain with the Newark location now standing alone.
The move means Rainbow is contracting from 2,000 square feet to about 1,000. The store is one of only a handful of independent music stores left in Delaware after losing a few in recent years, including Record & Tape Traders in Rehoboth Beach in 2009 and Bert's Music in Newark in 2007.
Rainbow also stands as Delaware's lone representative among about 60 shops across the U.S. that make up the Coalition of Independent Music Stores, an indie music network for store owners. Rainbow also is Delaware's best spot for the annual Record Store Day, held nationally each year at independent music stores. This year's event is on April 16, with hundreds of exclusive releases sold on that day only. Avino hopes to have his store in tip-top shape by then.
"We shrunk the space for new CDs by probably 80 percent," he says, adding that he still carries about 1,200 titles in stock, along with the vinyl, books and DVDs. "
Like many indie shops these days, he is focusing on new vinyl — a format that is making a huge comeback and has grown to about 25 percent of overall sales in the new location. It is more common than not for a new album to be released on both CD and vinyl, along with digital downloads.
The store originally opened in 1977 on Elkton Road, moving to its current Main Street location in the late '80s. Over the years, the store eventually grew to overtake the space next door at 58 E. Main St. and then contracted back to its original size before shrinking once again earlier this month.
During its 33 years, vinyl, cassettes and laserdiscs came and went as compact discs took over the industry. In an industry now dominated by digital music, Rainbow has gone retro like many independent shops, stocking more vinyl than anything — about 1,900 titles in stock — while still carrying popular CDs for its college town customer base.
Even though his store has shrunk and landed in a less desirable spot just off Main Street, Avino is seemingly upbeat about the move.
With a new tenant, he will be able to survive financially and really put his own mark on the store for the first time since he bought it in 2005. The walls are no longer haphazardly covered in music posters. Avino expects to decorate with some hip, framed music-themed works and keep a nicer, neater look. And he's been able to purge old merchandise that had been languishing in the store for years, allowing him to replace it with newer merchandise.
"When I bought Rainbow, it didn't really become mine. There was so much leftover stuff here," says Avino, who also worked at Rainbow in the '90s during its heyday. "Moving back here, it's such a fresh start, like a complete rebirth. It's actually my store and reflects my personality a lot more.
"I realized very quickly I was very happy that I did this."


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Hi. I am basically new with coding and mostly i just edit my recorded macros. I need help with a particular worksheet.
I have a worksheet where column F for example contains values equal to "A", "B", and "C" using data validation. How can I automatically copy the contents of the row where Column F is equal to "B" then copy it to the next sheet.
Basically what I am trying to do is once, I select the value "B" from the validation drop down list under column F, that active row will be transferred to the next available row in the next sheet
This WorksheetChange macro should get you started.
You didn't tell us which sheet is the "next sheet" so I assumed you are changing Sheet 1 and copying the rows to Sheet 2.
Right Click the sheet tab for Sheet 1, choose View Code and paste this into the window that opens.
Since Macros can not be undone, I suggest you test this code in a backup copy of your workbook in case things go horribly wrong.Option Explicit Private Sub Worksheet_Change(ByVal Target As Range) Dim nxtRow As Integer 'Determine if change was to Column F (6) If Target.Column = 6 Then 'If Yes, Determine if cell = B If Target.Value = "B" Then 'If Yes, find next empty row in Sheet 2 nxtRow = Sheets(2).Range("F" & Rows.Count).End(xlUp).Row + 1 'Copy changed row and paste into Sheet 2 Target.EntireRow.Copy _ Destination:=Sheets(2).Range("A" & nxtRow) End If End If End Sub
Thanks a lot!
Code is working... I'll be happy with it by how it works now. I also already went ahead and tested with some of the values,. As you may have guessed the values "A", "B" and "C" represent other items.
Though, would it be possible that if after the row had been copy-pasted to the next sheet, then after a few days I went back and changed the value again under column F (example, i changed it from "B" back to "A"), would it then be possible for the previously copied row to be removed from the second sheet?
Thanks for getting me started though! Appreciate it a lot!
What you are asking for is possible, but a bit (possibly a lot) more complicated.
Once the code has completed its task, it knows nothing about your spreadsheet. It merely copies the rows based on the value in F and pastes it in the next empty row on Sheet 2.
In order to delete a specific row, it would need some way to find that row.
For example, it would need to search Sheet 2 based on some criteria from the changed row in Sheet 1 to figure out which row to delete. It could be as simple as a search on Column A - if, and only if, there are only unique values in Column A (or B or C or whatever).
In other words, if Column A of the changed row contains "Bubba", and there is only one instance of "Bubba" in Column A of Sheet 2, then deleting that line can be done with one search. However, if "Bubba" appears more than once, then we need to search on something else until we can narrow it down to which row to delete.
We might have to say "Find Bubba in Column A, if there is more than one, then find Red in Column B. If there is more than one Bubba Red combination, then find 6 in Column C, etc."
Does that make sense?
Yep. I understand... and you're right it is a lot more complicated.
I already replicated your code and is able to make it work wherein if Column F contains "C", it goes to the 3rd sheet.
I think I will be happy with what I have so far. This is just for tracking invoice statuses and I can't find details on my sheet that can be unique per entry as some invoices are re-used. But, I guess I shouldn't bee to lazy to manually delete one or two items...
Thank you very much for your help.
Hi. Just a follow up question.
I am not looking to remove the entries in sheet 2 when column F in sheet 1 changes. But everytime I delete an entry in sheet 1, I get a type mismatch error... How can i fix this?
re: I already replicated your code and is able to make it work wherein if Column F contains "C", it goes to the 3rd sheet.
It sounds like you modified my code. Perhaps you should post the code that you are now using.
I don't get any errors if I delete something when the code I suggested is used.
Basically I changed the if function to select case... i retained your function to lookup the next available row in the next sheet. 'Coz that is what I had difficulty with, identifying ranges and setting targets.. Here is what I have
Option Explicit
Private Sub Worksheet_Change(ByVal Target As Range)
Dim nxtRow As Integer
'Determine if change was to Column J (10)
If Target.Column = 10 Then
'Select the Case in question
Select Case Target.Value
Case "Pending": nxtRow = Sheets(2).Range("J" & Rows.Count).End(xlUp).Row + 1
Target.EntireRow.Copy Sheets(2).Range("A" & nxtRow)
Case "Assigned": nxtRow = Sheets(3).Range("J" & Rows.Count).End(xlUp).Row + 1
Target.EntireRow.Copy Sheets(3).Range("A" & nxtRow)
End Select
End If
End Sub
Also, I am having a problem when I want to change the range. I am trying to modify it to copy up to column J only instead of copying the entire row. I figure it is changing the Target.EntireRow to Target.Address but I am having problems trying to identify it.
Even with your version of the code, I'm not getting any errors when I delete something in Sheet 1.
I guess I would need to know exactly what steps you are taking to create the error.
As far as just copying A:J try this:Range("A" & Target.Row & ":J" & Target.Row).Copy
This is the basic syntax for the Range property:
You can "build" the argument by using variables:
Range("A" & myNum & ":J" & myOtherNum)
Since the Target "variable" knows everything about itself, Target.Row is the Row number of the Target.
The error happens everytime i select multiple cells in column J then press delete. I guess the event doesn't recognize that I am not solely selecting column J and should exit the macro
Try adding this at the beginning of the code:
If Target.Cells.Count > 1 Then Exit Sub
Wow! That works... if i understand it correctly it will stop running the macro if multiple cells are selected right???
Thanks for helping!
Well, I guess it's a case of semantics.
The macro doesn't "stop running", it simply follows another path to completion.
As soon as a change to the worksheet is made, the macro runs. The first line tells it to count how many cells were changed. If that count is >1, then the code executes the TRUE portion of the If statement. The instruction found there is to Exit the routine.
So, one could say that the code runs to completion as opposed to stopping, it just takes a very short path.
This is somewhat important since there actually is a Stop instruction in VBA which acts very differently than Exit Sub.
I see. So basically it fulfills a condition set which results to completing the function as opposed to stopping everything.
I somehow understand now. It may be a case of semantics, but if i want to learn, i guess i have to pay more attention to detail. Thanks again DerbyDad
re: "i guess i have to pay more attention to detail"
True...which is why I'll mention something else:
"which results to completing the function as opposed to stopping everything."
The code I sent is not a function, it is a subroutine.
The main difference is that a VBA function returns a value, but a VBA subroutine does not.
VBA can be used to create User Defined Functions (UDF) to perform tasks and return values that the built in Excel functions can't. The function name is placed in a cell just like a built in function, but it runs the VBA code associated with it to return the value.
You can recognize a UDF because it starts with Function <name> instead of Sub <name>.
For example, Excel has no built in function to Sum a range based on if the cells in the range are bold or not. However, a UDF could be constructed to do just that:Function SumBold(ByVal Target As Range) Application.Volatile For Each tCell In Target If tCell.Font.Bold = True Then _ bldSum = bldSum + tCell Next SumBold = bldSum End Function
If you enter =SumBold(A1:A10) in a cell, it will sum only those cells in A1:A10 where the font is set to bold.
Some fine examples of UDF's can be found here:
Start with the top link to "Custom Functions Introduction"
i see...
thanks for the link... I don't think i'd be able to master everything in one go... but at least I am learning. Thanks man!
i was wondering if you can help me with one final modification.
Just few modification if possible?
1.) What do i change if i want it to copy to a new workbook
2.) Will using select case also be possible if i want to copy an entire row if, for example, Column M has an entry (nonblanks). It doesn't have to be automatic, I can assign a button for this.
Thanks in advance!!!
1.) What do i change if i want it to copy to a new workbook
That depends on what you're asking.
A new workbook every time the criteria is met?
A new workbook for Pending and a new workbook Assigned?
You need to be more specific.
2.) Will using select case also be possible if i want to copy an entire row if, for example, Column M has an entry (nonblanks).
Just about anything is possible, but once again you need to more specific.
Do you want to copy the entire when M has an entry and column J meets your other criteria? Or when it doesn't meet your other criteria? Or exactly when?
Since the VBA code has to follow a logical sequence, you have to tell it when to do everything.
If This is true, then do That. If That is true, then do This. If This AND (OR?) That is true then do something else.
I see...
Alright I'll try to look for answers first on the website that you showed me. If I can't find answers, i hope you wouldn't mind, but I'd be back here.


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Jaguar is set to expand its environmental credentials within the next two years with its development of an extended range EV (electric vehicle) version of its upcoming XE roadster.
The XE-EV roadster will initially feature a drive-line consisting of a three-cylinder (petrol) engine coupled to lithium-ion batteries that will in turn drive an electric motor. The electric motor will then provide propulsion to the rear wheels.
Coininciding with the release of an all-electric drive-train for its next XJ series it's apparant that the sedan will sport a seperate system from that proposed for the XE-EV roadster.
Debut timing is still a little hazy due to the global economic downturn with the expected release at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show now in doubt.
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Babysitter vetting firm Predictim, which analyzes social media posts, runs afoul of Facebook, Twitter policies
Slightly ironicBy Rob Thubron
A hot potato: Would you let someone trawl through years of social media activity if it increased your chances of getting a job? That's the basic premise of Predictim, an AI technology that analyzes babysitters' Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter accounts to come up with a "risk rating." Not too surprisingly, it's being shut out by the sites it relies on.
Predictim, which was funded by the University of California at Berkeley's Skydeck accelerator, uses natural language processing and computer vision algorithms to search through years of social media posts. The system then generates a report containing a risk assessment score, flagged posts, and an assessment of four different personality categories: drug abuse, bullying and harassment, explicit content, and disrespectful attitude.
Babysitters must consent to parents' request that Predictim accesses their social media accounts, but the system has received a lot of criticism since it launched last month. Not only is it invasive, but letting an algorithm decide if somebody is employable is concerning. A couple of tweets showing "disrespectful attitude" shouldn't potentially get someone blacklisted from an industry. Moreover, there's always the chance a post could be taken out of context, and even if someone was a risky babysitter, it's unlikely they'd be bragging about their heroin use and major crimes on Facebook.
As reported by the BBC, Facebook revoked most of Predictim's access to users last month after it was deemed it to be violating its policies on use of personal data. The social network is now deciding whether to block the firm entirely from the platform —Predictim says it continues to scrape public Facebook data for its reports.
Twitter has gone one step further, telling the BBC it had recently blocked Predictim's access to site users. "We strictly prohibit the use of Twitter data and APIs for surveillance purposes, including performing background checks," a spokeswoman said. "When we became aware of Predictim's services, we conducted an investigation and revoked their access to Twitter's public APIs."
Predictim's black-box algorithm analyzes babysitters' social media accounts, reducing them to a single fit score. Beyond disgusting. Downright evil.— DHH (@dhh) 24 November 2018
Social media algorithms prod you to be the worst/fake you can be, hiring algorithms reject you for it. https://t.co/fi0NlZsTBV
Predictim said it uses human reviewers to check flagged posts and help prevent false positives. It charges $25 for a single scan, while $40 gets you two and it's $50 for three. The company says it is in talks with major "shared economy" companies to provide vetting for rideshare drivers or accommodation service hosts.
The scraping of profile data is a controversial topic. LinkedIn remains in a legal battle with hiQ Labs, which used the network members' public information so companies to could monitor employees, thereby determining "skills gaps or turnover risks months ahead of time."
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It's 2011, so the time has FINALLY come for a Top Gun sequel. "We're ready now." – America. If Hollywood had tried to make a Top Gun sequel any earlier, even in say 2009, for example, the front page headlines would have screamed TOO SOON! But now it is time. All of the planets are aligned. It just feels right. From /Film:
Yep, the sequel/follow-up to Top Gun is still happening. Ashley Miller and Zack Stentz, who were jointly responsible for one of the middle drafts of X-Men: First Class, are in talks to write Top Gun 2 (or whatever it will eventually be called) for Paramount and David Ellison's Skydance Productions.
Oooh! The writers jointly responsible for one of the middle drafts of X-Men: First Class?! Is anyone worried that this movie is going to be TOO good? Also this quote form Tony Scott:
It's not even a reinvention, it's not even a sequel. It's a re-thinking. What inspired me is that the world today is great, it's so different from the world we touched originally. It's really run by guys sitting in Nevada on computers playing war games. So it's a mixture of that, and it's the end of the generation of fighter pilots. Not in a complete end to the generation, because these guys they go up in F-35s and they carry 10 drones with them. [But] it's a very different movie.
Sick. Love it. Already have a reservation at Ink World to get a Top Gun 2 tattoo on my FACE. There aren't any "OFFICIAL" plot details at the moment, but I think it's pretty safe to say that Top Gun 2 will center around Maverick Jr., a six-month-old baby raised in the United States Air Force's top secret Super Baby Soldiers program and trained from a very early age (even earlier than six-months!) to be a killing machine. The only question now is WHO WILL PLAY MAVERICK JR.? Here are some casting suggestions:
This baby: Casting this baby as Maverick Jr. might be playing it too safe for some people who would like to see the franchise take this opportunity to really reinvent itself. But there's also something to be said for giving fans what they want and what they want is a classic American fighter pilot baby. In that case, this is your pre-man.
This baby: You might be looking at this baby and thinking, "Sure, as Goose Jr. maybe. But Maverick Jr.? Get real!" Fair point, but use your imagination! A funny, stupid baby would be an unexpected curveball and might be just what Top Gun 2 needs to bring in a whole new generation of infantile (literally) fans.
This baby: You probably don't recognize this little baby because he doesn't have any credits yet, but as Steven Soderbergh and Luchino Visconti already know, sometimes you can get very interesting results by casting non-actors in movie roles. It is called neo-realism and it has something to do with Mussolini. (Could be fun if the Top Gun supersoldier babies enter a wormhole and have to use a B2 bomber against Mussolini? Explore later.)
This baby: To be completely honest, I'm not sure if America is ready for a black Maverick Jr. The only reason I say this is because if you do a Google image search for "baby," you will basically only find white babies. OBVIOUSLY. To get a picture of this baby you have to Google image search "black baby." Cool Google image search. Do NOT delete Internet history. I'm not saying this black baby wouldn't totally knock Maverick Jr. out of the park, I'm just saying we might have to wait another 30 years for the next reboot of Top Gun 2 before all the racist audiences will have died off in the upcoming Pepsi Race Wars.
This baby: This baby would bring the same smoldering sex appeal to the role that Tom Cruise brought to the original. We just have to decide if we want a sexy baby or not. We might! It's at least worth a discussion. Throw him on the pile.
This baby: This baby probably plays too smart for the Top Gun 2 audience. Maverick Jr. is supposed to be a genius because of the Nuclear Mitochondrian Serum injected directly into his brain stem, NOT because he's an actual nerd. This baby would probably be better suited to the lead role in the reboot of Revenge of the Nerds in which a group of supersoldier babies have to infiltrate the Phi Kappas and foil their terrorist plot to ruin Homecoming.
We better line up now for this movie because of how good it's going to be. TEAM BABIES!


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| 8.7°C Belfast
St Patrick's were denied a shock Champions League victory over Legia Warsaw after conceding a stoppage-time equaliser in the first leg of their Champions League second qualifying round in Poland.
The League of Ireland champions were on course to shock Henning Berg's side, who have won back-to-back domestic titles and featured in last season's Europa League group stage, when Christy Fagan converted Ian Bermingham's left-wing cross in the 38th minute.
Legia hit the crossbar before the break and forced Brendan Clarke into a couple of crucial saves but looked to be heading for defeat until Miroslav Radovic pounced in added time to secure a 1-1 draw.
The second leg at Dublin's Tallaght Stadium takes place next Wednesday.


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