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Date of Birth:March 12, 1948
Place of Birth:Waco, Texas
Education:Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters, Texas Christian University, 2008
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Not Even for Love
By Sandra Brown
Warner BooksCopyright © 1982 Sandra Brown
All right reserved.
Chapter OneThe man finished the champagne in the fragile crystal stem and set it on the silver tray deftly held aloft by a passing servant. The tuxedoed waiter paused momentarily for the man to avail himself of another glass of the bubbly wine, then disappeared into the chattering crowd.
Reeves Grant sipped at his fresh glass of champagne, wondering why he had even taken it. He didn't want it. Everything had suddenly gone sour. Even the world's most expensive vintage left a brassy taste in his mouth. Derisive green eyes swept across the august assembly of celebrities and VIPs, surveying it with tolerant boredom.
An aging but still beautiful French film star was strategically draped on the arm of her new husband, an oil tycoon from Tulsa, Oklahoma. West Germany's gold-medal-winning Olympic downhill racer was earnestly hustling a sulky, sensuous princess from a Mediterranean country, but she studiously ignored him. A New York designer and his "companion and protégé," both dressed in flaming pink tuxedoes, were entertaining a group of avid listeners with a malicious tale about a former cover girl model who had gained forty pounds and had come to them for a figure-camouflaging wardrobe.
All in all, the crowd were rich, famous, or important. Or a combination of all three. Or merely outrageously notorious for one reason or another.
Greeting them all with dignified graciousness was the host of the lavish reception. Tall, strong, and lithe of figure, he looked to be exactly what he was, a Swiss industrialist of incalculable wealth. His blond, blue-eyed good looks secured his position on the list of the world's "beautiful people."
Disobedient green eyes refused a cerebral command and unerringly moved to the woman standing beside the millionaire. She was dressed in a stunning white gown. White, for God's sake! he thought snidely.
Twenty-four hours hadn't dimmed Reeves Grant's memory of how beautiful she was. The one-shoulder Dior sheath was worthy competition for any other gown there. The opal and diamond necklace around her slender throat was as exquisite as any of the jewelry that bedecked the other women in the room, and its simplicity was almost virtuous by comparison.
Her hair came close to being styled too casually for the formal occasion. It wasn't loose and flowing as Reeves had last seen it. Instead it was swept up into a knot at the top of her head. But the secreted pins seemed to have a tenuous hold on those dark, thick, glossy strands, a few of which had already escaped their confines. With the least amount of encouragement-say, a man's caressing fingers-the whole mass would probably come tumbling down around his lucky hand.
Dammit! What the hell is the matter with you? he demanded of himself. He had been suckered, but good. Yet, like some masochistic fool, he couldn't keep his eyes away from her. The question kept repeating itself in his brain: What had she been doing in that bookshop last night? Or better still, what was she doing here? Among all this? These people? With that man? The tiny modest apartment over the bookshop and this palatial reception room with its frescoed and gilded ceiling, its marble floors, its glittering chandeliers, had nothing to do one with the other. She didn't belong here. She belonged in that infinitesimal kitchen with its cheery percolator and the smell of fresh coffee. He could still see her curled up in the corner of that short sofa, one of the comfortable pillows hugged to her breasts ... Damn!
Leaving the dregs of the champagne, he set the glass on a small table. His Nikon camera hung around his neck by its thin leather cord, and he adjusted it now. He was so accustomed to the camera being like an extension of himself that it didn't seem incongruous with his evening clothes. The crowd, well used to being photographed, seemed not to notice the camera either as Reeves threaded his way through them, his eyes intent on the cameo profile of the woman as she shook hands with a Belgian diplomat. The man at her side had just introduced him to her.
She leaned over the man several inches shorter than herself and spoke courteously to him, though her words eluded Reeves as he brought the camera up to his expert eye. He adjusted the ring around the lens until the delicate features of her face sprang into focus.
She was accepting the diplomat's officious kiss on the back of her hand when the photographer snapped the shutter. The automatic flashing device on his camera startled her, and she turned her head in the direction from which it had come. Quickly, he rolled the focus ring again as her face now filled his lens. Her smile was tentative, shy, and self-conscious as he pressed the shutter release.
This time the flash hit her full in the eyes and she was momentarily blinded. A dark forest of lashes blinked over gray eyes several times before she could clearly see. The photographer slowly lowered the camera away from his eyes, green eyes that impaled her with a ferocious, accusatory glower.
Her gracious smile froze for an instant before it totally collapsed. The eyes widened perceptibly. The mysterious rings around the irises grew darker. A darting pink tongue flicked over lips suddenly gone dry. Then the lips formed a small, round, surprised O.
Reeves had seen that same expression of wonder and caution just last night. It had been raining. The thunder had echoed through the narrow alleys and bounced off the stone walls of the ancient buildings of Lucerne, Switzerland. Rain had pelted his bare head.
But suddenly the storm had ceased to matter. When he saw her face through the glass door of the bookshop his other senses had rested while his vision reigned supreme, devouring her image.
Excerpted from Not Even for Love by Sandra Brown Copyright © 1982 by Sandra Brown
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Taiwan premier pledges to minimise chances of another power blackout
TAIPEI (Reuters) – Taiwan's premier said on Monday the government will minimise the probability of another power blackout but cannot guarantee that there will be no recurrence. The government is under mounting pressure after a massive power blackout last week hit businesses and residences, raising concerns about the sustainability of the power supply on the island, a high-tech hub and supplier to global names such as Apple Inc. "We should minimize the probability, but we can't give a 100 percent guarantee that it will not happen again," Lin Chuan said in response to questions from a lawmaker in the legislature. "It can happen, but Taiwan does not have a power shortage problem."
The blackout, which affected close to 7 million households, was caused by "structural problems" and human error involving the replacement of equipment, the government has said. President Tsai Ing-wen has apologised for the blackout, describing electricity supply as a national security issue and stressing the importance of ensuring the safety of the island's infrastructure facilities. As the premier took questions from legislators, opponents of the opposition Kuomintang Party (KMT) took the opportunity to express outrage about the outage. "You not only have no contingency plans for the future, but you're pushing all of us to the brink of disaster," lawmaker Ellen Lee of the KMT said to the premier. Tsai and her ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) have set a goal to achieve a "zero nuclear" policy by 2025, on an island that currently relies substantially on nuclear power plants for its energy production. The government has also set a goal to have renewable energy account for 20 percent of total energy supply by 2025, the premier said in a report to the legislature.

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|Posted by Winnipeg Chapter on April 28, 2011 at 4:28 PM
In light of City Hall's 30 year commitment to Veolia, the Council of Canadians Winnipeg Chapter is dedicated to remaining civically vigilant. The agreement overview provided by the City portrays a less objectionable deal than was previously contrived, but we must continue to hold the City and Veolia accountable to Winnipeggers for the claims of transparency, uncompromised service for Winnipeg citizens and the ability to meet environmental standards.
Eleven months after being approved in principle by City Hall, the City of Winnipeg has finally concluded its contract talks with the transnational firm Veolia to oversee the much needed and provincially mandated upgrades to two of the City's wastewater treatment plants.
North End Water Pollution Control Centre
South End Water Pollution Control Centre
For those of us who had laboured long, hard and valiantly against this arrangement, particularly during the last civic election when there had been some hope of holding councillors in favour of the deal accountable, this occasion is tinged with sadness. One of the world's most notorious water profiteers has secured a role in directing an important infrastructure project, which may well have consequences not only for efficient management of a vital local service, but for the world-wide battle for public control of water and waste services.
There is good news however. The summary document which was released last Wednesday (April 20, 2011), makes it reasonably clear that control of our wastewater services will remain in public hands. In fact the document was explicit about this. The France based firm will see its role restricted to consultation. Veolia has clearly convinced the city that their decades of experience and various innovations will supply the department with invaluable expertise which can be embraced or rejected at the discretion of the Director of Water and Waste.
The contract "permits the City to make unilateral decisions in certain areas without incurring financial penalty." However, the contract also makes explicit the idea that Veolia would not be "unfairly penalized because of a City decision" presumably at variance with Veolia's assessment of how to meet target costs. In other words, if the city chose to reject a recommendation, say, to cut corners on parts or raise rates, decisions that could adversely affect stakeholders in the name of meeting the bottom line, the city would lose the ability to share their risk with the firm. Arguably, this could create an institutional incentive to embrace Veolia's "expertise" just to keep their "skin in the game" to borrow a quote from the Mayor.
The document talks about "incentives for meeting or exceeding quality targets on key performance areas...set by the City..." This means Veolia would get rewarded financially if there is service excellence in areas such as human health, safety, waste reduction and GHG mitigation among other areas. Like waving a carrot in front of a mule, Veolia will be motivated to work wonders with our city sewage treatment otherwise they won't get paid as much.
Given Veolia's track record this is not much of an insurance policy. Moreover, one should recall that Veolia is a huge company with operations in hundreds of communities in seventy countries around the world. Chances are they would be less adversely affected by a financial hit in one jurisdiction than, say, the City of Winnipeg would in the event of an accident.
The document seems to have been designed to mitigate the possibility of lawsuits. The Agreement contains an alternative dispute resolution provision. As an advisory body, Veolia teams up with City employees and arrives at a consensus before sending recommendations up to the City Manager. If a dispute should arise however, mediation and binding arbitration can be requested by Veolia.
According to the summary document, the City can back out of this thirty year arrangement without cause, or for convenience, if it is willing to pay Veolia a sum of $5 million. This is a substantial bargain compared to the more than $24 million the City of Indianapolis is on the hook for in their struggle to be free of the French firm.
Within the Council of Canadians, and some of our partners in Winnipeg Water Watch, there is a recognition that the deal announced last week is far superior to the "water privatization" that many of us saw on the horizon back in the spring of 2009. During her Earth Day speech in Winnipeg at the Fort Garry Hotel, Council of Canadians National Chairperson Maude Barlow made a special effort to highlight how the activism of the local chapter and other citizen groups in Winnipeg made a difference.
Maude Barlow in Winnipeg on Earth Day 2011
In this regard, the Winnipeg Chapter would like to thank all of our friends, both within the Water Watch alliance and as individuals, who worked with us to alert Council and the general public as to the significant hazards associated with these sorts of public-private partnerships.
We have taken a step back by introducing a profit motive into our public wastewater system. Cities around the world have fought for years to eventually end their contracts with Veolia. As Winnipeg will undoubtedly come to the same conclusion we remain steadfast in our determination.
Contributor: Michael Welch - Chair, Council of Canadians - Winnipeg Chapter
Categories: Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrades, What's the deal with VEOLIA?
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Skittles, Please.
August 31st 2012
Story originally written and experienced: September 14th 2011
"The Next Uptown 6 Local Train To- Pelham Bay Park Will Arrive In: – 2 – Minutes."
The robotic voice in the subway station echoed as
Charlie and I waited
patiently on the
<<< "A Pelham Bay Park Bound, 6 Local Train Is: Approaching The Station."
The train stopped.
The doors opened
And we stepped in
To the refreshing breeze that cooled the exhaustion we wore on our skin.
We took a seat on the right side of the train
ready to fill the commute with mindless chats and sporadic people watching.
And as a standard routine, each person shuffling on and off of the subway fit into one of the following categories:
1. The distressed mother with 2-5 kids hanging off her every limb.
2. The contemplative artist, indulged in his music and resting in the soles of his favorite, worn down shoes.
3. The fashionista. Dressed to perfection in her thoughtfully crafted attire, lingering in a perfect cloud of sweet perfume.
4. The exhausted father and husband laying his eyes to rest against the refreshingly cold subway railing.
5. The impoverished folk, groveling for just the remnants of your pastry purchase that very morning…They're so annoying aren't they? Don't want anything but to take your money. Your hard.earned.money. I bet half the things they say aren't true. You have HIV, Aids and 8 broken legs? Really? Really?
We had traveled approximately 30 blocks from our distant location, each set of blocks inviting a new fleet of characters in exchange for a seat.
3 stops later a homeless man wheeled a rusty shopping cart onto the train. There were no children hanging on his limbs, his shoes were barely threaded together, his scent was less…than pleasant…and he was very clearly a lone ranger, with no loved ones to speak of. Every item in his cart was caked with a layer of dirt. His clothes were frayed at every edge, his hands, an end product of scraping for food, his crooked spine, evidence of the pavement he laid to rest on every. night. And of course, as a standard part of his uniform, a cup in his hand, housing the pitied earnings he had collected that very day.
He sat to the left.
And as each stop passed everyone obeyed the social standards and sat on the
3 stops later, a small child s-t-e-p-p-e-d onto the train. He was holding a frail box of candy bars, dressed in a greasy striped shirt with unwashed hair dangling slightly below his ears. His face was angelic, but his intentions were clear. He gripped onto the box and began
p c n
a i g the train reciting this speech:
"Good afternoon ladies and gentleman. Mah name is Ricardo. I'm poor, I'm hung-ary, and my family cannot feed me. Puhlease. I'm selling these candy bars and skittles and if you would like to buy them I would great-a ley appreciate it. Thank you, have a nice day, and God Bless."
Yeah yeah yeah, Ricardo.
As Ricardo made his way down the subway cart. >>>>
Each >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Passing>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Body
>> shifted uncomfortably, stating they had no change, that they were sorry, the classic eye roll, they put their head
n, iPods were at FULL volume and I watched as the disease of ignorance infected everyone in Ricardo's path,
myself included.
Defeated yet unsurprised by his earnings, Ricardo reached the end of his path, gripped onto the subway railing and placed the heavy, and full, box of candy on the floor, waiting to exit at the following stop.
There came a voice. <<<<<<<<<<<< from the other side of the subway. And it said.
"Young man. Come here"
It was the homeless man in the far corner.
Ricardo picked uP his box and carefully
<<<<<< walked over to the unwashed man and turned
to stand directly
in front of him
The homeless man asked for the boy's cup, gripping his own in his hand. Scared. Ricardo obeyed. And handed the homeless man his meager accomplishments for the day. The homeless man gently retrieved the cup from the boy's hand and
d every.single.cent. out of his own cup and
And then he said:
"I'd love to buy your candy. Skittles, please."
…Olive. Wept.
And Charlie too. And everyone else on the
And not like the "few tears streaming down my face" wept. But like the "I'm going all out because that shit was beautiful" wept. And
everyone did have change.
And turns out their eyes could look beyond the ground
And iPods were resting in a soft bed of raveled headphones
And now, candy sounded pretty.damn.good:
"I want a snickers!"
"3 M&Ms please!"
"Ricardo! Over here! 2 twix!"
Surprised and grateful for this unexpected profit, Ricardo bOUnced off they train, his cup filled to the brim, and never looked back once.
And the homeless man in the corner?
He sat there with his freshly emptied cup, a bag of skittles and and a smile on his face.
Some people walked over to the right side of the train to the left, offering the homeless man their new discovered earnings. And the homeless man sat there perplexed but only accepting a quarter here and there, but never asking, not once. The next stop was his and even though he knew this subway cart was now a goldmine,
He. walked. right off. >>>>


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Safety in Brasilia and guided tours
Hello everyone!
I'm coming to Brasilia for a conference and I was wondering about safety there. It seems to me that it is safer than Rio or you would not recommend me to walk around?
To visit Brasilia is it better to take a guided tour? If yes, any recommendations?
Thanks a lot to all :)
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Change is on way - HSE
Changes have taken place at Midlands Regional Hospital in Portlaoise the Regional Health Forum Dublin – Mid Leinster heard last week.
Cllr Ivan Keatley had a motion before the meeting seeking what changes that have taken place at the hospital as a result of recent revelations over infant mortality rates.
Having attended the maternity unit with his wife in the last 12 months where they had a successful delivery, Cllr Keatley said, "I couldn't speak highly enough of the service that was delivered to us".
"But that doesn't explain what has gone on since 2006 for some families in terms of bereavements and then the lack of proper engagement,"he said.
The HSE said the changes include: development of fetal blood sampling; the appointment of a quality and patient safety co-ordinator; capital development plan that is at capital design stage that 'focuses on a new maternity unit (in) 2013'.
Additional staff members have been approved and the HSE said new governance arrangements have been established within the department to augment perinatal morbidity meetings which take place on a monthly basis.
"My heart goes out to those families," Cllr Kathleen O'Brien said, noting that the families of four babies who died at the hospital have been met with and an investigation is underway.
"Since 2006 midwives outlined the lack of staff at the hospital," she said, as well as raising concerns about safety procedures. "They kept writing to the different managers ...but I don't think they were really listened to," she said. Cllr O'Brien said they must be satisfied that procedures are in place to ensure that "this will never happen again".
"Fetal blood sampling should have taken place years ago,"Cllr O'Brien said, adding that the cost of a machine to do this was only €12,000.
"This is one of the busiest maternity units in the country,"she said, adding that "staff morale is very low".
Sympathising with the families whose babies died, Cllr Willie Aird said a process now has to be gone through. "I hope we learn from this," he said.
He said years ago there were monthly meetings of the old Midland Health Board where questions could be answered. "People will have to be made accountable," he said.
He also criticised the delays in finding answers for parents, in some cases up to six years. "People still haven't got any conclusions. This must be harrowing for parents or guardians," Cllr Aird said.


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Written by Tremayne Dill-Cowdry - https://dill-runs.blogspot.com
After Western States 2017 I still felt incomplete. Yes I'd finished, yes I got a buckle but it wasn't the race I had wanted. I had reached Foresthill and completely shut down. This has happened twice now. Once at the Barcelona 24hr track race and at Western States 2017. It is a very strange situation, you are not injured, nutrition is good, well trained yet you can't run. This has played on my mind since WS I have analysed every aspect of that race trying to work out what it was. The conclusion was it was culmination of two key things, altitude and heat. I pushed too hard too soon and the lack of oxygen completely stripped my body of energy. I followed that by hitting the canyons heat and powered on regardless. My body was completely broken come Foresthill and although my brain was still focused on finishing sub 24 my sub conscious was stopping me running. My sub conscious was preventing any more damage to my body by stopping me running. I firmly believe this to be the case and had another very experienced runner concur. This wouldn't happen again bring on Western States 2019.
|Team GB
I felt I needed to go back. My dream in limbo. That elusive silver buckle still in Auburn. There is no way I could leave it. I thought I'd just throw my name in the hat with a 5 year plan to get back in. So year 2 and 2 tickets in the hat and for the first time in many years I didn't watch the draw. Then a message pops up on my phone from Jim Kepfer in Auburn. Gordy just pulled your name!! Shit I was in!!! I took me all of 10 seconds to decide I was going to go and within a few hours my flight was booked, hotel booked and messenger group set up with the fellow Brit runners.
I trained hard for this and under the guidance of Kim Collison got myself in to super shape. I cleared the diary of races and decided to concentrate on learning the Bob Graham route in the lakes. The mountain running and weekly leg session in the gym prepared my legs for what was to come. I planned every step of the race, my nutrition, clothes, strategy, everything ! I was ready.
The build up during race week was fun but I remained focused. I was here to race, I was here for my silver buckle! The only thing that broke my concentration was meeting my running hero Scott Jurek. Total legend and left me speechless. I had so much to say to him, so many questions about his multiple WS wins, Spartathlon wins, Badwater wins, Hardrock win, he's even done a Bob Graham!. So much to say but my tongue tied in a knot and nothing come out apart from "Can you sign my hat".
|Fan boy
Shit FFS you meet a running legend and that's what pops out. Funny really.
Race morning arrived and all the Brits congregated to chat but I was zoned in on the race, working all the bits through in my mind. I had to wish everyone good luck and go do my own thing. I stood in the start area and soaked it in. This is it this is my moment. I completely focused on not going off too fast. If I flew up that mountain with my heart rate through the roof and panting like a over heating pug I would have just mimicked 2017. I really didn't want to do that this was key to my race plan. Just concentrate.
|Lets do this
The gun boomed and we were off. I ran for about 50 metres before settling into a hike. I had an hour and twenty in my mind to reach the Escarpment. I hiked hard and held back from any running. The urge was there but I knew It was not in the plan. I'd been training to heart rate and was aware spikes in my heart rate were not what I needed. I controlled my breathing and worked hard enough not to lose too many positions. As we strode on I was passed by several Brits. Matt Brand, Keith James, Annabelle Stearns and Ammon Piepgrass all passed me. It was so tough not to get my racing head on.
I reached the top in just over an hour. I was a bit fast but more importantly I hadn't overly exerted myself. It was freezing at the top! I'd decided at the last minute to wear a long sleeve over my pack and I needed it. I also had a spare pair of socks as gloves. Good job too because my hands were numb.
|The high country
I started running once over the top and kept it to a steady jog. My timings were simple, Robinson in 7hr, Foresthill in 14hr that would give me 10 hours to cover the last 40 mile. I can average 5 mile an hour in the late stages so if I had the perfect day sub 23 was possible. My first goal though was Robinson. The snow wasn't as bad as 2017 but there were banks of it everywhere over the first 6 mile. Luckily I'd choose a grippy shoe and waterproof sock which served me well. I was running well, slow but well. The air was thin and the altitude was playing its part. Every time my heart rate spiked I backed off and let it settle. That meant holding right back. I got to Lyon Ridge and felt fine I drank some coke and moved on. The snow thinned as we carried on along the ridge, the views were spectacular. I passed the spot where I had fallen in 2017 the trail is pretty rocky on the ridge and I was taking extra care this time. I paused for a few views this time instead of running flat out across rocks while trying to look round. Red Star Ridge came and went I was a little up on schedule but no dramas I was just concentrating on not falling and keeping my heart rate in check. The snow was thinning all the time with minimal snow banks now. There was one particularly steep one so I tried to show off by skiing down it. Epic fail. Crashed onto my backside and skidded down on my knee giving me a nice ice burn to think about.
|Duncan Canyon
As the miles ticked by I could feel the air thickening and my lungs filling with oxygen. I ran to feel and I could now step it up. I dropped into Duncan eventually reaching the icy waters at the bottom. The water was thigh deep and very refreshing, I dunked my head and felt revitalized as I marched out the other side. I ran into Robinson feeling good and about 15 mins up on my predicted time of 7 hours. This was a major stop for me. I took my time and changed shoes and socks also powdering my feet. I ate lots of fruit from the aid station to clear the sugary gel taste from my mouth. I repacked with supplies and headed out after a good 10 min stop. I was still under the 7 hours but half hour outside the 24hr pace according to their timings.
I had worked on nutrition this time knowing that it wasn't quite right last time. A high percentage of runners puke at Western States. The heat really doesn't help keep stuff down and puking is not great when chasing a tight time schedule. Once your gut has emptied you are in a world of trouble because you have to get all those calories back in your system or you will bonk but when you try to eat you feel sick again. Vicious circle. I felt sick last time and stopped eating. This time my strategy was to get 200 cals per hour in and top up at checkpoints. I was carrying mountain fuel, gu and hi 5 gels. I was to take 100 cals of either every half hour. Straight away the mountain fuel made me feel sick so I ditched it. The Gu is my rocket fuel but again it was making me feel queasy so I had to just force one down every two hours or so. My main fuel turned out to be the High 5 gels, they are pretty liquid and easy on the stomach. They are around 90 cals but don't pack a punch like a gu. I had brought enough of these to have one every half hour and topped it up with fruit, redbull, coke, mountain dew and the odd cup of soup. This was all I ate but it worked. This gave me the magic 300 cals an hour.
I ran out of Robinson and bumped into Jim my pacer for later. It was good to see him, we chatted briefly and I ran out feeling strong. I was able to run pretty well from here. The trail seems to descend for ages and its a good time to make up on the 24 hr cutoff. I ran into Millers Defeat and loaded up on ice in my hat and backpack but soon after I realized it wasn't really needed and the ice in my pack was actually burning my back so I had to stop and empty it. I kept the bits in my hat and for the rest of the day all I needed was a few cubes in there to keep my head cool. Through Dusty Corners and last chance I was really running well. I seemed to be gaining places with only the occasional runner passing me.
I reached the top of Deadwood Canyon and ran the switchbacks down. Mt quads were in good shape and the heat wasn't too intense but I descended steadily knowing what lie ahead. At the bottom I took a breath and walked round to the stream that comes down the hillside. I washed my face, dunked my hat and started the hike upto Devils Thumb. It is about 1500ft straight up with about 35 switchbacks. I hiked strong with the thought of the aid station at the top pulling me forward. I had to stop a couple of times feeling faint. I actually thought I was going down but held it together. I reached the top and breathed a sigh of relief. Matt was in there looking pretty ill. I really wanted something cold but was drawn to the soup and ended up having several cups. A nice rest from the sugary stuff. I left straight after Matt and he was doubled up puking on the trail. I so wanted to help but what can you do? A few words of advice and I pressed on almost straight back into running. El Dorado Canyon was next and it passed without incident. I hiked out the top and ran into Michigan Bluff. The reception was incredible. I picked up some supplies from a drop bag and drank a selection of cold drinks and ate some strawberries. Annabelle was in there preparing to leave and it was good to see her looking strong. I walked up the main street and the atmosphere was incredible with almost everyone of the dozens of people giving words of encouragement. My pacers Jim Kepfer and Pete Korn were there and it was great to see them. Not having ever met Pete. I took an ice cold redbull from them and drank it as we walked and chatted. My mind was now getting firmly into 24hr mode. I was feeling great and I told them we would be running for that buckle come Foresthill. As I rejoined the route a supporter said "All flat to Foresthill". Great I thought not remembering the trail.
Well that wasn't true I passed through another canyon through to Foresthill. It wasn't as harsh as the other two but a canyon all the same. I hit the tarmac and hiked up to the main road. It was around this time last time I overheard a conversation where a pacer was saying to his runner how unlikely getting a sub 24hr would be from this point would be. Well those words resonated in my head. It was happening today. I ran into the aid station and time for another main stop. Sock change, foot powder and food. Jim was expressing concerns about the time it was taking but it was 10 minutes well spent. I had reached there bang on my schedule and spent 10 minutes sorting stuff so I was now 25 minutes outside 24hr pace. This was not an issue I was going to get my buckle.
|Get me off this boat
I explained to Pete my pacer for this section that I felt good and wanted to run to the river. I explained pace and what I wanted from him and we started running. It was an amazing section and everything felt right. Pete knew I'd be getting a silver and so did I. It was one of them moments when all the stars aligned. It was now or never I was so focused all that mattered was running. Had I succumbed to negative thoughts now I would have never forgiven myself. Pete was incredibly positive and every so often I'd pull up and he would allow me 1 minute before we ran again. Over that next 16 miles we picked up time and places only briefly stopping at aid stations for redbull or coke. At each aid station another few minutes was taken back from my 24 hr hour deficit. Darkness arrived and we donned head torches at about mile 70. We caught up with Annabelle just before the river I stopped and we exchanged positive words but it really was time to run so I wished her well and pushed forward. We were so close I preyed she would maintain her pace and get her buckle too. By the time we reached the river we were evens on the 24hr cutoff and nothing was going to stop me. We changed pacers at the river and I clambered into the boat. Willing it across as I just wanted to crack on.
Jim my trusted pacer from 2017 took over and we started the long hike up to Green Gate. I was super positive but I could tell Jim was still well aware this was borderline. He had been in this position many times and seen many fail. We ran straight after Green Gate through some undulating trail which I didn't care much for but I was getting through it. We got a good pace going and were picking off other runners. The run was massively undulating and the climb to highway 49 was a real sting in the tail when you feel the trail should be getting easier. I ran into Pointed Rocks aid station mile 94 it was around 3am, Two years previous I had reached here at exactly 5am and 24hrs elapsed. I grabbed some coke and ran through. Jim stopped for a pee but I just ran and left him to catch me up. I ran and ran to No Hands Bridge and didn't enter into the bridge party atmosphere I just pressed on. It was around now that I felt I would do it and started to well up. I pulled it together though as there is still a bloody massive climb to go to Robie Point. My body now started to shut down as it was hitting home I was going to make it. Pains in my legs came followed by fatigue and the lack of will to run. I hiked up as hard as I could.
|Job done
I came out the top of Robie Point around 4:10 am and knew it was in the bag. Pete was at the top having decided he couldn't go home knowing something special was going to happen. We ran easy to the track chatting about how things had gone but my mind was elsewhere. The years of training and effort were firmly in the forefront of my mind this was it. We entered the track and Jim said they would meet me at the other side of the line. I said no way join me and cross together. A wave of euphoria hit me as I crossed the line in 23:24:59.
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I was under no illusion coming into this that sub 24 was right there on the boundaries of my ability. It was no fluke. All the tiny details meant minutes on the day, that 35 minute buffer could have been lost in the blink of an eye. An extra minute in each aid station, a few too many walking breaks, puking from eating the wrong food. Coupled with a specific 16 week training program. Weekly hill reps, gym sessions, speed work, saunas it all amounted to that 35 minutes saved. I ultimately had the perfect race and hit my target. It doesn't get better than that. No complaints, no excuses.
The big question is would I go back? My philosophy has always been if you have the perfect race don't go back because you can only fall short but I love this race with a passion. It is part of me and under my skin so yes I will go back. I am a silver buckle holder and no one can ever take that away.
I just want to mention some of the other Brit runners, Matt Brand, Ammon Piepgrass, Tim Lambert, Keith James it was lovely to meet you all. Well done to Beth Pascal and Tom Evans for flying the flag for the UKs elite.
Most importantly though Ian Brazier, Richard Leahy, Annabelle Stearns and Sharon Sullivan. You guys really made it a trip to remember.
Anyone in the UK interested in a brand new Ultramarathon for 2020 check out the North Downs Way 153 on my website www.hitthetrailrunning.com it will be a future classic.


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All-Star Athletes: 10 Best Players Born In CaliforniaOctober 31, 2010
All-Star Athletes: 10 Best Players Born In California
Today we continue the series that looks at each state's ten best players with one of the biggest states, California. This state was chock full of athletes that deserved mention and that's why the honorable mention section is going to be so huge. This list was also one of the hardest to rank due to how great the players are here. Let's take a look at the top ten players from California.
Honorable Mentions
Here's the many athletes who just missed the cut:
Tom Brady Eddie Murray
Phil Mickelson Gary Payton
Terrell Davis Paul Pierce
John Daly Jimmy Rollins
Amanda Beard CC Sabathia
Baron Davis Junior Seau
Jeff Gordon Tom Seaver
Jimmie Johnson Darryl Strawberry
Keyshawn Johnson Bill Walton
Jason Kidd Anthony Munoz
Mark McGwire Billie Jean King
Reggie Miller Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson
Randall Cunningham
10. Warren Moon
Born: Los Angeles
Sport: Football
Position: Quarterback
Notable Stats: 9 time Pro Bowl selection, 3 time All-Pro, 2 time Grey Cup MVP, 5 time Grey Cup Champion
If you put Moon's stats from the Canadien Football League and the NFL together he has 70,553 yards and 494 total touchdowns. His CFL numbers are probably a little higher than they would of been in the NFL, but it's still pretty obvious that Moon is one of the best quarterbacks to ever play.
9. (tie) Trevor Hoffman
Born: Bellflower
Sport: Baseball
Position: Pitcher
Notable Stats: 7 time All-Star selection, 2 time NL Reliever of the Year, All-time leader in saves
Hoffman has 601 saves to his name, which is 42 more than the next closest man, Mariano Rivera. He has simply been one of the best closers to ever play throughout his career. This guy is a sure-fire Hall of Famer whose records might not be challenged for a while.
9. (tie) Randy Johnson
Born: Walnut Creek
Sport: Baseball
Position: Pitcher
Notable Stats: 10 time All-Star selection, 5 time Cy Young winner, 2001 World Series Champion
Randy Johnson might be the most intimidating guy to ever step on the mound. The man is 6'10 and has a blazing fastball; if there's a more feared guy during the 1990s I'd like to meet him. Johnson was a great pitcher who will soon be in the Hall of Fame.
8. Barry Bonds
Born: Riverside
Sport: Baseball
Position: Left Fielder
Notable Stats: All-time leader in home runs, 14 time All-Star selection, 8 time Gold Glove Winner, 12 time Silver Slugger, 7 time NL MVP
Okay, Bonds' stats are obviously a little tainted because of his steroid use, but you can't deny how great he was throughout his career. Regardless of how you feel about the man, you have to recognize that he was a dominate player in two different decades. That kind of production gets him on the list and probably in the Hall of Fame.
7. (tie) O.J. Simpson
Born: San Fransisco
Sport: Football
Position: Running Back
Notable Stats: 6 time Pro Bowl selection, 5 time All-Pro selection, 1973 MVP, 1968 Heisman Trophy
O.J. Simpson is another controversial athlete, but his production on the field is what gets him here. The man was a dominant player in college and the pros. He was the first running back to rush for more than 2,000 yards. All this and more got him elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1985.
7. (tie) Marcus Allen
Born: San Diego
Sport: Football
Position: Running Back
Notable Stats: 6 time Pro Bowl selection, 3 time All-Pro selection, 1985 MVP, 1981 Heisman winner, 1983 Super Bowl champion
As you can see, Marcus Allen and O.J. Simpson led very similar statistical careers. The only major difference is that Allen never rushed for 2,000 yards in a season and Simpson never won a Super Bowl. Both guys are remarkable players and in 2003, Allen joined Simpson in the Hall of Fame.
6. Tony Gwynn
Born: Los Angeles
Sport: Baseball
Position: Right Fielder
Notable Stats: 15 time All-Star selection, 5 time Gold Glove winner, 7 time Silver Slugger
Gwynn is the opposite of Barry Bonds. He was never a power hitter and never had any controversy during his career. He has a lifetime batting average of .338 and never batted below .309 in a full season. He also has over 3,000 hits in his career and was elected to the Hall of Fame in 2007.
5. Pete Sampras
Born: Los Angeles
Sport: Tennis
Notable Stats: 64 career titles, 762 career wins
Sampras has won seven Wimbletons and five US Opens. From 1993 to 1998 he was the year end No. 1 player. He also had the most total Grand Slam single wins until 2009, when Roger Federer finally overtook him. The man is simply one of the greatest tennis players ever.
4. Tiger Woods
Born: Cypress
Sport: Golf
Notable Stats: 97 professional wins, 14 Major Championship wins.
Tiger Woods is another athlete on this list that has been rocked by scandal in his career; however, he is one of the best golfers to ever play. The man is one of the most intimidating presences on the golf course and is still a threat to win any tournament even though he hasn't been playing up to par as of late.
3. Ted Williams
Born: San Diego
Sport: Baseball
Position: Left Fielder
Notable Stats: 19 time All-Star selection, 2 time AL MVP
Ted Williams might be the best all-around hitter ever. He boasts a career .344 batting average and hit 521 home runs. Williams is the last player to post over a .400 batting average in a season, batting .406 in 1941. Not only was he inducted into the MLB Hall of Fame in 1966, but he also was put into the Pro Fishing Hall of Fame.
2. Mark Spitz
Born: Modesto
Sport: Swimming
Notable Stats: 9 total Gold Medals
This guy was Michael Phelps 38 years ago. Spitz was an amazingly dominate Olympic swimmer, who just shattered records and acquired tons of medals. The man won seven gold medals in one Olympics; a record that stood until Phelps beat it in 2008.
1. Joe Dimaggio
Born: Martinez
Sport: Baseball
Position: Center Field
Notable Stats: 13 time All-Star selection, 9 time World Series Champion, 3 time AL MVP
DiMaggio is remembered for many things, but the most important thing might be his 56 game hitting streak. That might be one of the records that is never broken and if it is broken, that player will have to be amazing. DiMaggio is one of the best baseball players to ever live and well deserving of his spot atop the list.
Well, that's all for California's list. Check the next page for links to the past lists and tell me what players were left out in the comments.


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I am extremely honoured by the Student of the Year 2016 and Tripartite Undergraduate Dissertation Prize awards and I'd like to thank all the staff and my fellow students at the Scottish Association for Marine Science UHI for their unrivalled help and support throughout my final year. I'm now studying an MSc in climate change at the University of Copenhagen in Denmark, however SAMS UHI will always be my home university in my head and in my heart.
Samuel Black, BSc (Hons) Marine Science graduate
The reputation for the BSc (Hons) Marine Science at the Scottish Association for Marine Science UHI, was so high that I chose to study here. During your studies you are taught by respected scientists in their field; offered hands-on experience in the industry; and taught course material which is relevant and up-to-date.
Sarahjane Pugh, BSc (Hons) Marine Science student who relocated from Birmingham to Oban to study at SAMS UHI
I discovered the course through a friend who was already enrolled. She lived in the Arctic for her 3rd year of studies and I went to visit her. I had such a good time and met so many wonderful people, both studying with the university and from around the world, that I was inspired to go on to further studies.
I love the opportunities that students can get involved in; there are so many projects going on and by simply asking and showing a keen interest in an area of study you can get involved and get stuck in. The lecturers and support staff always have time if you show willing and that is really encouraging. So far this year I have been out on several boat trips, launched underwater gliders, am involved in active work in the geochemistry lab and will be heading out on a 3 week cruise to Iceland over the summer! Not bad!
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Hello again,
I need to replace the HDDs of 30 laptops with SSDs. I'm looking for an utility to "clone" the disks under the following conditions:
- Utility have to run from a bootable USB drive without the need to install software in all computers. It will be Ok to install the utility on one computer to create the bootable USB drive.
- Computers have Secure boot enabled but it won't be to much problem if I have to disable it.
- Windows 10 OS boot partition is encrypted with Bitlocker. I'm looking not having to decrypt the disk to clone it.
- SSDs are smaller than the HDDs. The HDD are 500 Gb and the SSDs are 250 Gb. The HDDs are formatted with the partitions created by the Windows installation process. The partition that contains the OS and data is 400 Gb but the OS and user data is not more than 180 - 200 Gb.
- The SSDs will be connected with a SATA to USB cable.
I've used Macrium to clone drives. As long as the total data size doesn't exceed 250GB you will be fine. May I ask why your company is using smaller size SSDs? The cost of 512GB SSD's have been relatively cheap compared to M.2 NVME.
Here are a few online articles about using Macrium to clone from larger drive to a smaller drive.
I've used an Apricorn HD cloning tool to copy from a HDD to SSD with no problems. The SSD looks like any other HD to the SATA interface.
Acronis came with my sata/pata to usb cable and the documentation said it is was designed to upgrade your drive to an SSD I have not used it as that but I would think that you whould have no issues with it.
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So if you're using BitLocker and something external to the machine for the key (eg a USB drive) it shouldn't be an issue. But if you're using a TPM chip, your options are A) Transfer the TPM that corresponds to the specific drive/machine to the new one or B) decrypt the drives. The TPM is the key generator for the encryption including keeping one of the keys for itself in order to facilitate the decryption/access.
Best bet, decrypt and transfer and re-encrypt.
Jeff_D thanks.
Bud G have provided a very good point with the TPM, something that I didn't consider.
Ok so I will have to de-crypt the HDDs which remove Bitlocker as a condition. Still have the issue of cloning a bigger partition to a smaller one. Apart from Macrium, what other alternative do you recommend?
I've used Macrium to clone drives. As long as the total data size doesn't exceed 250GB you will be fine. May I ask why your company is using smaller size SSDs? The cost of 512GB SSD's have been relatively cheap compared to M.2 NVME.
Here are a few online articles about using Macrium to clone from larger drive to a smaller drive.
Brand Representative for Acronis
Unless both HDDs and SSDs are from Samsung, then we've got you covered.
Tomorrow's Internet Solutions, Inc. is an IT service provider.
If those laptops are all the same model and age, log into BIOS on one of them to see if TPM is mentioned. if so, you probably need to un-encrypt those hard drives before and close process runs. After un-encrypting the drive(s), I suggest using a Samsung EVO 860 SSD. Samsung provides a free Data Migration utility I've used for about 15 Desktop/Laptop cloning processes. the software works great. I've never had one fail.
If you go from a 256 Gb drive to a 500 or 1TB SSD drive, the Data Migration tool automatically converts the old partition size to use the entire SSD capacity so you have a larger drive.
Here is a link to all the Samsung downloads. You want the Data Migration Tool.
Here is a kit very similar to what I use when performing the data migration.
Let me know if this information helps complete your project.
Thanks for all your comments, sorry for the long delay. I've been very busy with an Azure ASM to ARM migration project.
After the comment made by BudG (later confirmed by the other comments), I was committed to decrypt the HDDs but then I contacted Macrium pre-sales tech support and the representative guarantee via email that it will clone the drive running the utility from a bootable USB stick, even if encrypted with TPM active and that the size of the SSD can be smaller as long as the data size on the source partition is smaller than the SSD. He provided "this link" and told me that if it doesn't work I can ask for a full refund. So, due to time constrains I will "bite the bullet". By the way it will cost $800 for just one year, not $700 as I originally said.
Again thanks.


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Wall mounted ashtrays are unique and provide a different design than your average ashtray. These ashtrays are referred to as standalone ashtrays by some. The features seen within wall mounted ashtrays are in some ways similar to the features seen in Bollard ashtrays and in standard ashtrays. The one feature seen in these ashtrays that makes them so unique is that they are designed to be mounted on a wall, another even more unique feature that can be found in some is that they have padlocks on them. The purpose of placing a padlock on some of these ashtrays is to reduce the risk of them getting vandalized.
One of the benefits associated with using these ashtrays is that it helps decrease the amount of litter seen that comes with smoking, but sometimes even when these ashtrays are used litter can still be a problem. The reason why litter can still be a problem is because of individuals that want to be destructive and vandalize hence the reason why some of these ashtrays have been designed with padlocks. This way the trash that is seen is at its bare minimum and the occurrences of messes is far and in between. Some places have laws in place regarding smoke areas and their appearance, which is another reason why wall mounted ashtrays are such a good idea.
Wherever they are present it is almost a guarantee that the area around them will be cleaner and clutter free. Wall mounted ashtrays can be found in different sizes as well as colors. The costs associated with obtaining such an ashtray depends on like everything else the style that is chosen and where it is purchased. Wall mounted ashtrays make both smokers and non smokers happy because it keeps everything clean. With a wall mounted ashtray individuals will have no problem following the litter compliance within their area. The additional bonus that can be enjoyed by businesses is that the image of their business can remain clean and inviting to potential customers. Consumers will judge a company a lot of the time by its physical appearance both inside and outside.


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Today is my day to get my mind and spirit back to my passion. To be honest, over the past month or so, I have been so distracted and overwhelmed, that I couldn't even concentrate long enough to put all of those sentences and paragraphs together. But like so many other times, it was my fiance, Chuck, who gently reminded me with one of his Christmas presents, that writing is the one of the things in this world that I need to do.
He is so good like that; paying attention to what is going on with me and supporting me. I used to worry that because of my illness, he gets the short end of the stick, having to be the strong one more often than not. We have only been together a little over two years and we have endured our share of challenges, in regards to life, my health and, as all couples do, our relationship. Usually though when some type of challenge faces one of us, the other person is in a good enough place to be a strong support. But then what do you do when:
One of you gets so sick that you are hospitalized for five days. And more testing and uncertainty follows.
One of you is having a lot of stress at work.
Your dog gets sick enough to require four vet visits in one week and multiple tests.
One of your cars breaks down.
One of you has been hurt by someone you love and trusted.
One of you is faced with the possibility of another autoimmune illness.
One of you has a sister who undergoes life changing surgery.
One of you is told that you have a growth on your gallbladder that has a remote possibility of being malignant and you have to make a decision about whether it is worth the risk of surgery.
Christmas is fast approaching.
One of you is told that your mother is dying.
And all of this happens within the time frame of one month.
So what do you do? What do you do as a couple with so little time under your belt when both of you are stressed beyond limits that you think you can handle?
They say that love conquers all but I am not sure I agree with that anymore. Rather, I think love, friendship, determination, faith, compassion, selflessness, and most of all communication conquers all. Because once you are committed to someone, experiencing crisis is no longer a solo event. You have to be able to not only support your partner in their struggles, but deal with your own feelings as well. It is easy to get caught up in your own challenge of just getting yourself through the day, but it's no longer just "your" day. The day belongs to both of you.
I cannot speak for my fiance but for myself, in the past month, if I was trying to be there as a support for him, I rose to the occasion. Almost to an extreme. If I knew he was stressed out and then asked me how I was doing, I would sometimes downplay something going on with me. I think there is a time and place for that, depending on the seriousness of what which each person is going through, but I am here to say that for the most part, it doesn't work well. Because he knows me so well, he then worries more. Being a martyr for your partner's sake is not the answer. Open and honest communication is.
We are by no means on the other side of the current challenges that we face and we may not always get it right, but I can say what has worked well:
*We ask each other "how are you today?" It seems like such a basic question but if you are in a relationship, think about the last time you actually asked your partner that question.
*By sitting down together, we have learned to prioritize the most immediate needs of the week, day, and even hour. It may be him traveling to Boston Christmas morning to spend time with his mother, knowing that I physically can not make the trip that day. It could be me doing some Christmas shopping for him so that he is freed up to deal with other things.
*We make sure we connect as frequently as possible and make each other the priority right now. I will actually consciously have to stop whatever I am doing sometimes and make sure that I have not been so wrapped up in my own problems and stress that I have not made myself emotionally available. On the flip side, I will also ask him if he needs time alone.
* Make sure we laugh together every single day, at least once.
* Depend on other people. Historically, both of us are terrible at this and the events of the past month have taught us that not only is it okay to ask for help, but that you also need to know who you can depend on for help. Especially when you need a listening ear. One human being cannot be all things to another.
Finally, and maybe most importantly, we hang onto each other as tight as we can.


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Midday Stock Roundup
Thursday, January 22, 2015
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The S&P 500 was up 0.8% to 2,048.11 in midday trading.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 0.7% to 17,684.35, and the Nasdaq was up 0.9% to 4,710.32.
The yield on a 10-year Treasury bond rose 1.83% to 1.89%.
The price of gold rose 0.7% to $1,302.50.
Newport Beach-based Clean Energy Fuels Corp. was down 4% to $4.27 and a $393.5 million market cap on reports of warmer weather this winter that resulted in higher supply and lower prices, and this week's sell-off of natural gas futures. Citigroup Inc. this week lowered its price target for the stock from $7.50 to $4.80.
Irvine-based Opus Bank was up 1.2% to $25.33 and a $712 million market cap on news that it would buy Commerce Escrow Co. and RPM Investments, both in Los Angeles.


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As a response to SOPA, Nick Farr decided that it is time that hackers create their own communication network for the community and by the community. Shackspace jumped on board and started designing a satellite ground station network. They published their works on the project wiki page and listed tasks that you can help with if you want to help the project.
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The Bell Media Weekenders
Experience Ottawa/Gatineau like never before…with The Bell Media Weekenders!
From family adventures… to date nights… The National Capital Region always has something for everyone to see and do… and Bell Media Weekenders have the inside scoop on the biggest and best events.
For your year-long guide to what's happening, catch the Bell Media Weekenders, every Thursday to Sunday on Newstalk 580 CFRA!


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Twas the day after gassing, when throughout the White House
No one's courage was showing, not as big as a mouse;
The Nobel was hung by the chimney with care,
In hopes that a second soon would be there;
The Syrians were nestled all snug in their graves,
While the President dithered and ranted and raved.
And Kerry in a lather, Hagel a bind,
Both wondered if it were time to resign.
When from the West Wing there arose such a clatter,
That the President's aides all had to scatter.
Away to the UN they flew like a flash,
Away to the Congress, permission to ask.
"A very red line has now been severed,
The Tomahawks now must be delivered!
Or maybe a letter, quite strongly worded!
The decision has me quite disconcerted.
Perhaps the line was just pinkish instead.
Perhaps all the outrage is just in my head?"
More rapid than eagles his soldiers they came,
And told him that helping al Qaeda was lame.
"Now! Hollande, now! Merkel, now! Cameron of Britain,
"On! Aussies, on! Kiwis, and help us to get him!
"To Damascus, Aleppo! To the Heights at Golan!
"A measured response must surely go on!"
As dry leaves that before the desert wind fly,
The allies' response made the President sigh;
And then from New York, the United Nations,
"Attacking Assad is not really your station."
So up to the media the handlers they flew,
With the speech full of threats — and some promises too:
And then in a lather, and then in a calm,
And then with a letter, and then with a bomb,
The President wavered, and then lost his calm.
From his enemy's Facebook now again came,
A taunt! A taunt! And it gave him great pain!
Assad dressed all in glory, from head to his foot,
With Vladimir Putin very jealous to boot;
Launching shell after shell like a wolf on the flock,
While Assad laughed like a madman and fondled his cock:
His eyes — how they twinkled! His dimples: how manic,
His cheeks glowed like roses, as the President panicked;
Assad's artillery, drawn up like a bow,
With faces of dead children, white as the snow;
The stump of one child he held tight in his teeth,
While the smoke encircled Syria just like a wreath.
And the President puzzled three hours or more,
Puzzled and puzzled 'til his puzzler was sore.
Then the CINC thought of something he hadn't before!
"Maybe peace," he thought, "doesn't come from a bomb."
"Maybe peace…perhaps…means responding with calm!"
And what happened then? Well … in the West Wing they say,
That the President's testes shrank three sizes that day!


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Renowned Brisbane mashup rock/electro/punk/poppin' funtime outfit Regurgitator have cooked up a sugar-soaked record written especially for kids! Having performed at a number of children's events in recent years, the inimitable band have developed the kids music project Regurgitator's Pogogo Show - a typically manic playground that careers between punk, hiphop, funk, electro-pop and everything in between. The new collection of songs - The Really Really Really Really Boring Album - is about as silly and cheeky as a record can get, whilst still offering a G-rating suitable for the tiny folk. Featuring instant-ear wriggles such as 'The Box' and 'Games On My Computer', it's sure to bring a smile to long-terms fans as well as the young ones in their life. The band have never been more excited: "We've got our tiny amplifiers warmed up, our teeny drum kits tuned and plenty of soap for our filthy little mouths. We're ready to shout till our voices are wrecked, if you're ready to scream till your parents are deaf!" Keep all eyes out for Regurgitator's Pogogo Show kids concerts throughout 2019.
Homegrown country songsmith, Felicity Urquhart, has announced the release of her first studio album, Frozen Rabbit, to be released on April 26, through ABC Music. The album will be her first solo release in over a decade and the lead single, Chain Of Joy, is available today. As any rabbit will tell you, a lot can happen in a decade. For Felicity, the past ten years have held all manner of changes: from marriage, to motherhood, to the increasing demands of a busy radio and television schedule. "The gathering and the song-collecting for this album has taken a few years," says Felicity. "It comes with ten years of life experience. It's about finding out that there needs to be truth in everything you do." Frozen Rabbit reaffirms Felicity's status as one of the nation's best-loved and most respected singer-songwriters, showcasing her celebrated vocal poise, captivating lyricism, and reverence for country music tradition as never before. Produced by Felicity's husband and long-time collaborator, Glen Hannah (Kasey Chambers), the album is one that radiates the warmth of family life.The lead single, Chain Of Joy, was co-written with Kim Richey and is an irresistible jaunt and a timely reminder to draw on our personal reserves of joy in the face of adversity. "There are many crazy things happening in the world and when you have little faces looking to you for guidance, I think it's important to bring positivity and ideas they can understand. For them to know happiness and how to access that in their hearts when things aren't so grand," Felicity relates. Felicity, the host of ABC's 'Saturday Night Country', has solidified herself as one of the most popular and recognisable country music artists in Australia. She has also accumulated an extensive list of accolades to her name. A seven-time Golden Guitar winner with seven studio albums behind her, she has also been nominated for an ARIA, won the CMA International Broadcaster award and performed for both the Pope and the President of the USA. Her 2018 album with Bennett and Bowtell, 'Weeds' is currently nominated for three Golden Guitars – with their first album winning two Golden Guitars. Recently signed to ABC Music, Felicity Urquhart's back catalogue also finds a new home at the label; which is available today through all digital partners.
Join ABC Jazz on a trip to the decline of human connection to its environment and reality, and the rise of inhuman order, control, rules, regulations and limits.Descent of the Freeis the latest album by Sydney-based double bass performer Elsen Price, an astonishing 40-minutes of virtuoso solo double bass drones, loops and overdubs. This is a concept album demonstrating the new world of double bass, an instrument often found in background of music, but here used to create new unique sounds and act as a fully capable tool for composition and performance.ABC Jazz label manager, Hugh Robertson, says, "This album is a remarkable creation. With just one instrument, Elsen has conjured up an entire world of sound, expression and emotion. It defies categorisation, except for one obvious thing: this is astounding music. Elsen Priceis an Australian Double Bassist and composer based in Sydney, Australia. As a featured artist, Elsen has performed both locally and internationally at BassEurope (Prague), Yilan International Art Festival (Taipei), Audio Foundation (Auckland), Sydney Festival, Vivid Festival, MONA and Woodford Folk Festival. He has performed alongside Josh Groban, Mike Patton (Faith No More), Lee Ranaldo (Sonic Youth) and many others.Elsen has pursued a career specialising in New Music and World Music, performing new works by Andrew Batt-Rawden, David Hush, P. Kellach Waddle, Elena Kats-Chernin, Keyna Wilkins and many others. Elsen also collaborates with many traditional performers from Iraq, Syria, Turkey and Armenia. TRACK LISTING: Descent of the FreeI. Birth: The Spirit BeginsII. Divide: The Spirit SeparatedIII. Isolate: The Spirit ContainedIV. Assemble: The Spirit ControlledV. Fall: The Spirit RememberedAlternate Take – Isolate 1Alternate Take – Isolate 2 Elsen Price double bass
Join Emma, Lachy, Simon and Anthony as they take us through the fun and excitement of a day out attending a ballet performance.Come along on their big ballet day as they figure out what you can wear to the ballet, get some tasty popcorn, discover 'The Alphabet Ballet', and even plan a trip to the toilet at the theatre as you sing 'The Toilet Song!' The album features beautiful new songs that offer children an unforgettable first foray into ballet. The wide variety of musical styles featured on the album reflect the diversity of the wonderful art form that ballet is. In an exciting development, The Wiggles' Big Ballet Day! sees the introduction of a brand-new Wiggly character,'Shirley Shawn the Unicorn', who is sure to be a new favourite with young fans. Blue Wiggle Anthony Field remarks, "We hope this brand new and fun Wiggly music inspires the child listeners' imagination to dress up like the characters in the songs and express themselves through their own form of ballet. We really enjoyed making this album and I think the joy shows through, so we hope the young and older listeners love it too".
triple j's Hottest 100 remains the most talked about and listened to radio event of the year, counting down the hottest songs of 2018.This year's Hottest 100 Volume 26 will be jam packed with the year's biggest and best songs and wrapping up another huge year in music on this awesome double album! Track Listing: CD 1: 01. Ocean Alley - Confidence02. FISHER - Losing It03. Amy Shark - I Said Hi04. Travis Scott - SICKO MODE05. Billie Eilish - when the party's over06. Skeggs - Up In The Clouds07. The Wombats - Turn08. Childish Gambino - This Is America09. Dean Lewis - Be Alright10. Mallrat - Groceries11. Hayden James - Just Friends (Ft. Boy Matthews)12. A$AP Rocky Ft. Skepta - Praise The Lord (Da Shine)13. Ruby Fields - Dinosaurs14. Hockey Dad - Join The Club15. Wafia - I'm Good16. KIAN - Waiting17. The Rubens - Never Ever (Ft. Sarah)18. RÜFÜS DU SOL - Underwater19. Broods - Peach20. Hilltop Hoods - Leave Me Lonely21. Ball Park Music - The Perfect Life Does Not Exist 22. Vera Blue - All The Pretty Girls CD 2: 01. Kendrick Lamar - All The Stars (with SZA)02. Cub Sport - Sometimes03. Ziggy Alberts - Love Me Now04. King Princess - 195005. Post Malone - Bettter Now06. Peking Duk - Fire07. DMA'S In The Air08. G Flip - About You09. Mac Miller - Ladders10. Bring Me The Horizon - MANTRA11. Angie McMahon - Missing Me12. Thundamentals - I Miss You13. Alison Wonderland - Church14. DZ Deathrays - Like People15. San Cisco - When I Dream16. BENE Soaked17. Baker Boy - Mr La Di Da Di18. Vance Joy - We're Going Home19. Khalid - Better20. The Presets - Martini21. Meg Mac - Give Me My Name Back 22. BROCKHAMPTON - BOOGIE
Nigel Westlake: Spirit of the Wild Diana Doherty oboeSteve Reich: The Desert Music Synergy VocalsSydney Symphony Orchestra conducted by Nigel Westlake and David Robertson "Nigel Westlake's brand new oboe concerto, Spirit of the Wild teems with untamed life." - Angus McPherson, Limelight MagazineTwo thrilling contemporary works combine on this new recording by the Sydney Symphony Orchestra, with the world premiere recording of Nigel Westlake's Spirit of the Wild paired with the Australian premiere recording of Steve Reich's legendary The Desert Music.Both works examine humanity's relationship with the natural world, and our habit of destroying the wonders that have been gifted to us.Westlake's concerto Spirit of the Wild was inspired by a trip to the pristine beauty of Tasmanian's Bathurst Harbour, which reminded the composer of "the preciousness of the wilderness, and of our human propensity to become subsumed by materialism, neglecting our connection to country and the wonders of the natural world." Written for the Sydney Symphony Orchestra's Principal Oboe Diana Doherty, and recorded here under the direction of the composer, Spirit of the Wild "teems with untamed life" (Limelight), a thrilling virtuoso work that is a major addition to Australian music.Reich's The Desert Music features some of the finest examples of the composer's trademark pulsating rhythmic energy, which serves as a setting for the poetry of Pulitzer Prize-winning poet William Carlos Williams. It is a meditation on the act of listening and the very purpose of music in a post-Hiroshima world where, as Williams writes: "Man has survived hitherto because he was too ignorant to know how to realize his wishes. Now that he can realize them, he must either change them or perish." Recorded live in concert at the Sydney Opera House, featuring internationally acclaimed ensemble Synergy Vocals, with SSO Chief Conductor and Artistic Director David Robertson conducting, this mesmerising performance is sure to be remembered for years to come. TRACKLISTING NIGEL WESTLAKE born 1958 Spirit of the Wild – Concerto for oboe1 I. = 96 – cadenza2 II. = 963 III. Tranquillo (= 48) – Liberamente – = 96 –4 IV. Agitato (= 96) Diana Doherty oboe Sydney Symphony OrchestraNigel Westlake conductorSTEVE REICH born 1936 The Desert Music5 I. [Fast] –6 II. [Moderate] –7 IIIa. [Slow] –8 IIIb. [Moderate] –9 IIIc. [Slow] –10 IV. [Moderate] –11 V. [Fast] Synergy Vocals Sydney Symphony Orchestra David Robertson conductor
Matt Withers guitar | Acacia Quartet ABC Classic is proud to announce the release of Imaginations, an album of Australian compositions for guitar and string quartet – including eight world premiere recordings – performed by Matt Withers and Acacia Quartet. Imaginations features the winning works of the 2018 Matt Withers Australian Music Composition Competition – Wade Gregory's Water Music, Rick Alexander's Storming and Nava Ryan's Solitude – coupled with new commissions and pre-existing favourites for the ensemble combination.Established works by Richard Charlton, Nick Wales and the late Phillip Houghton are featured alongside premiere recordings of Robert Davidson's solo guitar work Forest, Gordon Kerry's String Quartet No. 5 and Moya Henderson's Kudikynah Cave.The competition called upon composers to submit an original composition inspired by the visual artwork of Queensland based artist, Sue Needham. As with Needham's artwork, the works featured on Imaginations are rich in sonic colour and texture, conjuring visions of striking natural landscapes and seascapes."Matt is an inspiration in his artistry and in his boundless enthusiasm for new Australian works, and he has exceptional collaborators in the brilliant Acacia Quartet", says ABC Classic Label Manager Hugh Robertson. "Imaginationsis an album rich in colour and movement, and gives audiences their first opportunity to hear recordings of a number of exciting new pieces."Matt Withers is an ambassador for Australian music, a well-established classical guitar pedagogue, performer and role model for musicians across the country. His career to date has seen him perform with highly esteemed artists of the likes of William Barton, Sally Whitwell, many national orchestras as well as maintaining strong commitments in the leading Australian chamber music group Guitar Trek alongside Timothy Kain.In just eight years of existence, Acacia Quartet have won great respect for their versatile and inventive programs. They have recorded six albums, with 'Blue Silence' earning a nomination for an APRA-AMCOS Art Music 'Award for Excellence'. TRACKLISTING RICHARD CHARLTON Shorelines* 1 I. Dark Horizon 2 II. The Lonely Shore 3 III. Storm DanceWADE GREGORY Water Music* 4 I. Clouds 5 II. River 6 III. OceanMatt Withers & Acacia Quartet ROBERT DAVIDSON 7 Forest*Matt Withers MOYA HENDERSON 8 Kudikynah Cave*NICK WALES 9 Harbour LightAcacia Quartet NAVA RYAN 10 Solitude*ROBERT DAVIDSON 11 Landscape*PHILLIP HOUGHTON In Amber 12 I. Dance 13 II. Dream 14 III. InitiationMatt Withers & Acacia Quartet GORDON KERRY String Quartet No. 5* 15 I. Bright Summer 16 II. Seascape 17 III. Scherzo 18 IV. Fantasia on 'Hyfrydol'Acacia Quartet RICK ALEXANDER 19 Storming*Matt Withers & Acacia Quartet *World Premiere Recordings Matt Withers guitarAcacia QuartetLisa Stewart violin Myee Clohessy violin Stefan Duwe viola Anna Martin-Scrase cello
Asmira Woodward-Page violin | Scott Davie piano ABC Classic is proud to announce the release of The Australian Album by Asmira Woodward-Page and Scott Davie. Originally released on the Artworks label in 2001, these ten pieces are composed by some of the most important names in Australian music in the first half of the 20th century, including Dulcie Holland, Miriam Hyde, Alfred Hill, Arthur Benjamin and Frank Hutchens. Australian music in the early 20th century was a curious beast, stuck in a Romantic-Impressionist European compositional idiom of sonatas and folk songs, as yet untouched by later efforts to establish an authentically national identity. These pieces, all composed between 1924 and 1947, are undoubtedly part of that European heritage – but they offer the first glimpses of an emerging Australian sound, and display a sure sense of craftmanship, underpinned by solid harmonic language but leaving room for individual characteristics that identify each composer's personality.Beautifully performed and enthusiastically championed by two fine Australian performers, it is only fitting that these landmark works are now finally added to the ABC's catalogue. Praised for her 'transforming intensity and beauty of tone' (New York Times), Australian violinist Asmira Woodward-Page is recognised as a unique and passionate artist who 'speaks directly to her listeners' (Sydney Morning Herald).Scott Davie is known to audiences as a soloist and chamber musician, as well as for various cross-disciplinary collaborations. In addition to performing, Scott is increasingly known for his writing and public speaking. He teaches and lectures at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music. TRACKLISTINGDULCIE HOLLAND 1 Cradle SongMIRIAM HYDE 2 Dryad's DanceDULCIE HOLLAND Sonata 3 I. Quasi recitativo – Andante – Vivo 4 II. Slow and somewhat rubato 5 III. AllegroFRANK HUTCHENS 6 Always AfternoonALFRED HILL 7 MazurkaALFRED HILL 8 In Such a NightARTHUR BENJAMIN Sonatina 9 I. Tranquilly flowing 10 II. Scherzo di stile antico 11 III. Rondo: Con moto ma non allegroALFRED HILL 12 Blue Evening 13 Valse Lente 14 Waltz Caprice Asmira Woodward-PageviolinScott Davie piano
Scott Davie presents a program of enchanting works for piano by Rachmaninoff - one of the world's favourite composers of works for piano. Sometimes playful, sometimes profound, his music always captures the imagination.The works in this recital traverse Rachmaninoff's creative life, from the Six moments musicaux of his early maturity to the Variations on a theme of Corelli from his later years in exile. Performer Scott Davie has made an intensive study of Rachmaninoff's music, including a PhD on the composer's melodic language, and has travelled the world giving performances and lectures. In 2012 he gave the Australian premiere of the original version of Rachmaninoff's Fourth Piano Concerto with Vladimir Ashkenazy and the Sydney Symphony Orchestra.In addition to his thriving career as a soloist and chamber musician, Scott Davie is a Lecturer in Piano at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music.TRACKLISTING SERGEI RACHMANINOFF 1 Daisies, Op. 38 No. 32 Lilacs, Op. 21 No. 53 Variations on a Theme of Corelli, Op. 42Six moments musicaux, Op. 164 No. 1 in B-flat minor (Andantino)5 No. 2 in E-flat minor (Allegretto)6 No. 3 in B minor (Andante cantabile)7 No. 4 in E minor (Presto)8 No. 5 in D-flat major (Adagio sostenuto)9 No. 6 in C major (Maestoso)MODEST MUSSORGSKY transcr. RACHMANINOFF10 Hopak from Sorochintsy FairPYOTR IL'YICH TCHAIKOVSKY transcr. RACHMANINOFF11 Lullaby, Op. 16 No. 1NIKOLAI RIMSKY-KORSAKOV transcr. RACHMANINOFF12 Flight of the Bumble Bee from The Tale of Tsar Saltan Scott Davie piano
Take off with The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo as it returns to its iconic home on the Esplanade of Edinburgh Castle for The Sky's the Limit!Taking inspiration from the centenary of the Royal Air Force and Scotland's Year of Young People, the 2018 Tattoo celebrates unleashing the potential inside all of us.With over 1,200 performers, drawn from across the globe, the 100-minute spectacular takes the audience on an incredible journey following mankind's obsession with flight.Our journey begins with the humble bumble bee and reflecting on our natural environment, with birds soaring through the skies, before taking off with hot air balloons and powered flight, heading upwards into the night's sky and rocketing into outer space. Brought to life with stunning projections and new lighting technology, the Tattoo takes the audience on an incredible adventure, never before seen on the Esplanade.As always, The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo is a truly global celebration, bringing together military and cultural performers from Oman, Malawi, Czech Republic, Belgium, United States of America, Mexico, Canada, Australia, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.
Hit Country is one of Australia's leading country compilation series. This specially themed version celebrates all things Australia with all the big names and rising stars of Aussie country (and a few Kiwis as well). Released to coincide with the Tamworth Country Music Festival and Australia Day, it is the perfect soundtrack to your summer. Featured artists include Lee Kernaghan, Kasey Chambers, The Wolfe Brothers,, Caitlyn Shadbolt, Drew McAlister, Beccy Cole, Adam Brand, Travis Collins, Tori Forsyth, Troy Cassar-Daley and so much more!
ABC Classics is thrilled to announce that its Discovery DVD, featuring Richard Gill and the Sydney Symphony Orchestra, is back in print and available again for the first time in many years.Since Richard's death in October, ABC Classics has been inundated by phone calls and emails from members of the public, wanting to know how they can access this DVD. That enthusiasm speaks to Richard's ability to connect with people across genres and across ages – there aren't many other people who were as popular on the ABC's music quiz show Spicks & Specksas they were in the Sydney Opera House, conducting contemporary Australian operas.This DVD demonstrates perfectly Richard's ability to reveal new information about even the best-known pieces of music, and to do so in a way that was approachable and understandable whether you were just discovering classical music or had devoted your life to it."A composer could have three heads," Richard once said; "what matters is that they wrote great music." And it was always the music that counted for Richard. In Discovery he pulls these four great works apart with the enthusiasm of a curious child, and allows us to experience the sense of wonder that comes from discovering how something rich and complex works. "When music is introduced to us in the best possible circumstances, our world has the potential to become richer in any sense. Music evokes, stimulates, implies, suggests – playing upon the mind, the heart and the soul. Music has the capacity to change lives forever." – Richard GillRichard Gill AO was one of Australia's greatest musicians. His death in October 2018 prompted an outpouring of love and enthusiasm across the nation, and a resolve to continue his passionate advocacy for music education in schools. Richard never stopped teaching, and whether you were a novice or a virtuoso there was always something to be learned from his passion and tremendous depth of knowledge.'Discovery' was a series of concerts presented by the Sydney Symphony Orchestra, combining exhilarating performances by the SSO and Richard's trademark accessible commentary. Based on the series' principles of education through musical experiences, watch as Richard deconstructs the music and plays examples with the orchestra, explaining musical challenges and demystifying the classical repertoire.You always knew you loved the music. Now you can discover just how imaginative, miraculous and profound it really is. TRACKLISTINGIncludes full performances of each movement.BEETHOVEN Symphony No. 5: Movement I, Allegro con brioHAYDN Symphony No. 94 (Surprise): Movement II, AndanteMOZART Symphony No. 35 (Haffner): Movement I, Allegro con spiritoBEETHOVEN Symphony No. 7: Movement II, Allegretto


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Employment Law (Non-Compete Agreement): Early Case MediationPosted in Case Studies | 0 comments
In a dispute over a non-compete agreement between a small insurance agency and one of its sales representatives, how did the two parties – as well as a second agency that hired the sales representative – use mediation as a means to resolve their differences and move forward?
What Happened?
When the sales representative separated from the insurance agency to begin working for the second agency, the first agency became concerned that the representative would leverage its relationships to the benefit of the second agency by contacting contact the client base he had acquired during his prior employment. Seeking protection, the first agency sought a preliminary injunction to prevent the representative from competing for its clients. After the court denied the request, and recognizing that the cost of litigation was potentially more than the amount of money in dispute, all parties agreed to facilitative mediation before conducting extensive discovery.
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- Prior to mediation, the attorneys for the two insurance agencies were unable to agree on the ground rules for how the companies would compete for clients or if any of those accounts would be protected.
- Both agencies sought to establish with certainty what they could and could not do in the future without risking further contractual disputes.
- Neither insurance agency was in a financial position to pay for protracted litigation, which held uncertain outcomes, and they each wanted to concentrate on growing their businesses and not spending time preparing for and attending depositions or hearings.
How Did PREMi Help?
The attorneys contacted PREMi and selected a mediator with extensive experience in employment issues and a reputation for impartiality and fairness. The PREMi mediator:
- Submitted a mediation agreement, including a confidential provision, for the parties' review and signature prior to beginning the proceedings
- Met with the parties in a joint session where each side made opening remarks; given the sensitivity of the issues involved, the mediator then divided the parties into different rooms to continue the mediation process
- Generated momentum by identifying issues that could be easily resolved and then assisting the parties to find common ground on the more complex issues
What Was the Outcome?
After a morning of frank discussion led by the PREMi mediator, the parties left the session with:
- A binding agreement that not only resolved the lawsuit, but also established procedures for how the two agencies could compete for certain accounts in the future
- The opportunity to craft their own resolution and conduct their business without further conflict
- Peace of mind that the matter had been resolved without spending tens of thousands of dollars in legal fees
Disclaimer: This summary is illustrative of the types of cases and the manner in which the PREMI associate dealt with the matter. Care has been taken to avoid disclosure of sensitive or confidential information.


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In particular, the bi-partisan and pretty new MACRA laws represents an entire regulatory capture of drugs, its transition to indentured servitude to moneyed interests, and hundreds of billions of health care dollars wasted. This kick-off webinar that includes APHA's executive director, president and president-elect will check out among the nation's leading health inequities. For anyone eating a nicely balanced healthy diet usually would not have to take many supplements, but the five best supplements are hard to get in a diet.


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Eisteddfod Genedlaethol Cymru 1956, Aberdâr
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Charles, Geoff, 1909-2002
August 6, 1956
Images of the 1956 National Eisteddfod of Wales from Aberdare, including images of Hugh Williams of Edern carving a piece of wood (E56/051-53), the Children's concert participants, showing dancers from Aberaman (E56/054), Cwmdâr and Glynhafod (E56/055 & 057), Mrs D. R. Davies applying make-up to dancer Elaine Lacey (E56/056), ballerinas from Llwydcoed (E56/058), Children's Concert organiser Jane Jones of Penywaen (E56/060), teacher Olive Reynolds with pupils from Aberdare (E56/061), and children singing and performing on stage in the Concert (E56/062-67), Tawe Griffiths conducting the singing on the square in Aberdare (E56/068-69), police investigating a burglary at Betty Rhys' stall on the Eisteddfod field (E56/070), Christine Jones of Trecynon shaking hands with Dr. John R. Esaias of Atlanta, Georgia (E56/071), the Wales International (Cymry ar Wasgar) ceremony, showing Wales International leader, Lefi D. Jones of Johannesbourg on stage, addressing the audience and with his wife, (E56/072 & 077-079), visitors from Canada (E56/073) and the United States of America (E56/074), and T. H. Parry-Williams welcoming members of Wales International (E56/075-76), the chair being presented to the Eisteddfod Council by Stanley Edwards (E56/080), members of the Eisteddfod Court (E56/081-82), five new members of the orsedd - Sir E. O. Skaife, T. Glynne Davies, Dr Ifor Thomas, Dr Charles Evans and the Rev. G. Ceri Jones (E56/083), and the gorsedd ceremony (E56/084-89), including an image of Margaret Thomas presenting the 'aberthged' (sheaf of corn) to Dyfnallt (E56/084).
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Casgliad Geoff Charles Collection, Charles, Geoff, 1909-2002.
Title assigned by cataloguer., A selection of the images have been published and appeared in Y Cymro, 10 & 16 August 1956.
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Computer file. Aberystwyth : National Library of Wales, 2000-2002 (Geoff Charles digitisation project) Original, master file captured in uncompressed TIFF format. Minimal tonal adjustments using levels and curves in PhotoShop. Master files archived as pc format TIFFS. On-screen display files resized and adjusted for viewing on gamma 2.2 monitors in PhotoShop and saved in JPEG format. 39 image files; Heidelberg Nexscan F4100 capture device using Linocolor v6.0.4 software. Filter settings: light contour-0.5, dark countour-0.5, smoothnes-0.6, countour width-1.0, scan spot size-4.0. Target resolution for hi-res capture was 300dpi at a factor of 450% resulting in +/- 6000 x 5000 pixels; screen res:+/- 600 x 500 pixels at 72dpi; screen-res and thumbnail copies use jpeg compression at setting: 7 in Adobe Photoshop v6.0; 8 bit grayscale; hi-res TIFFs: Gray Gamma 1.8 icc profile embedded.
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2002 ; scanned. Reprographic Unit, National Library of Wales, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion ; capture device operator : Kate Harper.
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