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Well what can I say, but another JAE came and went with the speed of British summer!
Was a strange one this year though as I heard many people echoing my thoughts of the weird atmosphere, less people turning up and rain on Saturday not helping either. It was very quiet on the Friday & Saturday night where normally people are partying / walking around; especially after the late night shenanigans of Thursday night which was a first and more attuned to a Friday or Saturday night! However come Friday & Saturday, people were in bed early! One good thing that did shine through though was proving that by the event using a dedicated showground, the grass was not waterlogged, no mud patches or bowls & the cars parked on grass were fine!
We won't mention the toilets either :negative:
Maybe the organisers will hopefully listen to this years – as well as last years – constructive criticism for next year :good:
- Toilets need to be staffed by cleaners for around 20 hours.
- Bins need to be out by Thursday and collected more than once a day.
- A stop to the drink driving
I would like to thank everyone who came along to make the joint GTROC / Team Sushi stand an absolute pleasure this year. We spent time with our Scottish family who were short a few as well after various car failures just prior or during the journey. We also showed everyone Saturday night that we were party central with Dave.W's rave tent – video coming soon :good:
The stand this year was also graced with the almighty presence of the the clubs Chairman & the hardcore JAE attending Vice Chairman – creator of the GTROC Anti-freeze Cocktail – who were both there for the whole four days. The GTROC Treasurer also attended on Friday with Dave.W of TheGTRSHOP.com who brought his Japanese Box Car as well an R35 too to help complete the heritage line up! Thank you to Ian for the annual Moscow Mules as well B-)
As always some photos below – more coming – and yes I've probably missed loads but I've been ill then back to work!
All the years from 2009 to present !With thanks to all the photographers.www.gtroc.org
Posted by GTROC onMonday, October 19, 2009
( Photo album shows all JAE photos over the years so go down the bottom to the newer ones! )
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A structural home-movie - self censored from screenings for many years - resurrected.
The original material was shot in 16mm Black and White during a family camping holiday in South Wales. I initially filmed the sequences following the lines and directions of features in the landscape rather than following action. The initial footage is then copied three times and the contrast level changed. The resulting material is then edited with the repeats but not in a predictable sequence. Eventually the film concentrates on the 'home-movie' subject of my children and those of another family who shared the holiday. M.L.G. 2004


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Health, wealth and happiness: week 17
Men are feeling in fine health as spring sporting events spur them on, says Doug Edmonds, managing director of 2CV.
This week's well-being index rises by 4 points registering at 45, as the nation's mood continues to climb.
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Young people
Overall well-being remains stable, however, health levels reach the highest ever recorded by the index. Marketers should capitalise on the fact that 65% of 16-34 year olds, a rise of 10 points from the previous week, are feeling in shape. Wealth and happiness levels remain stable, with just a 5 point and 3 point increase respectively. This increase in contentment with finances, combined with a drop in wealth levels amongst the older generation, means that the gap between the most affluent group (55-74 year olds) and young people closes.
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The 35-54 year olds are feeling particularly positive this week, with overall well-being, health and happiness all increasing. Well-being is boosted by 8 points to 40%, health levels rise by 7 points to 45% and happiness increases 6 points to 44%. Perhaps those looking forward to Easter getaways, an event high on marketers' agendas, is contributing to this rise in overall morale.
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It is a fairly stable week for the 55-74 year olds, with no remarkable changes across the different aspects. Well-being rises 5 points to 45%, health by 2 points (36%), however, there is a drop of 1 point in wealth levels to 37%. . A small uplift in their happiness to 57% is a continuation of the week-on-week increase amongst older respondents since early February – making them by far the happiest of all generations.


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Star Trek DS9 - Season 4 - Episode 01
Star Trek DS9 - 4x01 - The Way of the Warrior, Part I
Originally Aired: 1995-10-2
When the Klingon Empire withdraws from its peace treaty with the Federation, Sisko must help Klingon Starfleet officer Worf decide where his loyalties lie. [DVD]
Filler Quotient:
0, not filler, do not skip this episode.
- Numerous major long term plot threads are serviced here.
- Why was Worf wearing an old-style TNG uniform?
- J. G. Hertzler, who plays Martok, also played the Vulcan captain in DS9: Emissary.
- This episode features a revised opening credits theme. The music is much better, and the graphics are cooler.
- Captain Yates' ship is named the Zosa.
Remarkable Scenes
- Bald, bearded Sisko.
- Odo playing evil changeling for the station's simulations.
- So many Klingon ships!
- Quark measuring the decibel level in the room just with his ears. Hilarious.
- Dax: "Didn't you play make believe when you were a child?" Kira: "Yeah, I used to make believe that the Cardassians would stop killing the Bajorans and just go away."
- Odo having breakfast with Garak, just like he said he would in DS9: The Die Is Cast.
- Garak speaks Klingon!
- Garak assaulted by Klingons.
- Bashir: "I can't believe you're not pressing charges! Garak: "Constable Odo and Captain Sisko expressed a similar concern, but really doctor, there was no harm done." Bashir: "But they broke seven of your transverse rips and fractured your clavicle!" Garak: "Ah, but I got off several cutting remarks which no doubt did serious damage to their egos." Bashir: "Garak, this isn't funny." Garak: "I'm serious, doctor. Thanks to your administrations, I'm almost completely healed, but the damage I did to them will last a lifetime."
- Worf's entrance.
- Quark's reaction to Worf ordering prune juice.
- Worf throwing the dart too hard.
- Jadzia dueling Worf.
- Garak's "participation" in the briefing room.
- Gowron's appearance.
- Morn Appearances; 1. He's harassed by a bunch of Klingons. He's asked what he's doing so far from the Ionite Nebula. 2. At Quark's when Worf enters for the first time. 3. At Garak's shop, buying Vitarian wool undergarments.
My Review
DS9 gets a major retooling in this episode and all the little changes add up to a much stronger show overall. Frankly, I wish DS9 started out this way. :) That said, the beginning to this two parter is quite exciting. The Klingons are back to their old ways! The peace treaty is dissolved! The Klingons have invaded Cardassia! Good stuff.
The following are comments submitted by my readers.
- From Praelat on 2009-05-13 at 1:07pm:
"Why was Worf wearing an old-style TNG uniform?"
Easy: When he arrived at the station, he was on a temporary assignment and therefore not part of the regular DS9 crew. When he joins the crew for good in the end, he switches to a regular DS9 uniform. That's it :)
I loved the episode. I'm from Germany, and I watched this episode for the first time on video in England, when it was still a year away in Germany. I was so surprised with the "restart" of the series, bit I positively loved it and still do.
- From Wes on 2011-01-18 at 11:27am:
Every time there is someone on the station wearing a TNG-style uniform, you think it's some sin and put it in your "Problems" section. IT'S NOT A PROBLEM. It's consistency. Since "Emissary" it has been that way on DS9. If anyone comes to the station from a starship or starfleet command, they wear the TNG uniforms until next season. I wasn't ever a very big fan of it, but it is consistent throughout the series.
This episode reminds me somewhat of TOS federation-klingon hostilities.
- From Bronn on 2011-11-06 at 10:34pm:
You're just caught up on the inconsistency in the fact that "Generations" had crew members occasionally in DS9 style uniforms, but that was solely because they were afraid the actual TNG uniforms weren't going to translate to the big screen, with visible zippers. But it wasn't an official style change. If you watch the film again, you'll see that the cast changes back and forth throughout the entire film between DS9 style uniforms and TNG style. Patrick Stewart is probably the only one who didn't change his uniform style at all, and that's just because he had a specially designed captain's uniform starting around the 4th season of TNG.
Here's how it worked: Crew members on space stations had space-station style uniforms like DS9. Starfleet personnel serving on spaceships had TNG style uniforms. You see that any time someone visits the station from a ship up until the change-over to the "First Contact" style uniforms. It was a consistent rule, not something to be confused about.
- From DK on 2013-09-22 at 10:55pm:
More Star Trek stories should have been built around this model. Long story arcs, plenty of combat drama and lots of fight scenes make for very enjoyable episodes. I didn't even mind it so much when they had Kira beating up Kingons but really, I don't care how hard my sister hits me, I' m not going to fall to the deck. So that was either the biggest pussy in the history of the Kingon empire or.... Well, I guess that's it, the Kingpns she beat up were the biggest pussies of all time. The powers that be should really leave the hand to hand combat to the men.
- From Kenneth on 2014-04-12 at 11:43pm:
First impressions of episode and overall change in tone for the season is set right away from the new graphic and speeding up of the theme song. Some one in the graphics department decided to add some life to the images of the station. Sisko bald is bad ass. Jadzia and Kira showing some skin. Ds9 season four off to a good start
- From jbense on 2017-12-28 at 3:04pm:
The new theme music for season four sure is different, but I disagree with your opinion that it is better.
The original theme had an elegant austerity to it--horns building upon each other in counterpoint with a soft orchestral backing. It was beautiful, the best of all of Trek's theme songs IMO.
The season four version is faster. The strings are shrill and detract from the intricate horn counterpoint, particularly by overpowering and obscuring some of the pleasing harmonies at the end of the tune. The new graphics, which I admitedly do not care for, unfortunately also come with irritating sound effects which further tarnish the music. Altogether, these changes subtract substantially from the bare appeal of the original theme.
Of course this is all up for debate based on personal preference, but as a musician I was disappointed when the original theme was replaced.


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Asian stocks fell broadly on Tuesday after the Trump administration announced plans to reinstate tariffs on metal imports from Brazil and Argentina and proposed retaliatory tariffs against France for its new digital services tax.
Weak U.S. manufacturing data and worries that the U.S. could re-escalate trade tensions with China also kept investors nervous.
Chinese shares rose as investors picked up beaten-down stocks with low valuations. The benchmark Shanghai index briefly hit a more than three-month low before reversing course to end the session up 8.89 points, or 0.31 percent, at 2,884.70.
Hong Kong's Hang Seng index fell 0.2 percent to 26,391.30 after a government report showed the country's retail sales fell for the ninth straight month in October.
Japanese shares retreated on fresh concerns about global trade. Weak U.S. manufacturing data also weighed on markets. The Nikkei average ended down 149.69 points, or 0.64 percent, at 23,379.81, while the broader Topix index closed 0.45 percent lower at 1,706.73.
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Australian markets posted their biggest intraday percentage loss in two months as fresh trade jitters put investors on the defensive.
The benchmark S&P/ASX 200 index slumped 150 points, or 2.19 percent, to 6,712.30 while the broader All Ordinaires index dropped 146.90 points, or 2.11 percent, to 6,818.40.
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The big four banks fell 1-3 percent as the Reserve Bank of Australia left its key interest rate unchanged and said it prefers to "wait and assess" the impact of the three cuts delivered since June.
Healthcare stocks ended deep in the red, with heavyweight CSL losing 2.9 percent and Cochlear declining 2 percent.
Metcash dropped 1.4 percent after saying it would record a A$237.4 million write-down against its major food division.
Treasury Wine Estates tumbled 3 percent after it appointed the former chief financial officer of Aristocrat Leisure, Toni Korsanos, as an independent non-executive director.
Investors ignored official data showing that Australia logged current account surplus for the second consecutive quarter in the three months to September.
South Korea's Kospi average declined 0.38 percent to close at 2,084.07. The country's economic growth slowed as initially estimated in the third quarter on weaker construction activity, revised data from the Bank of Korea showed.
GDP grew 0.4 percent sequentially, in line with the advance estimate, but slower than the 1 percent expansion seen in the second quarter.
New Zealand shares fell notably, with the benchmark S&P/NZX 50 index ending down 73.71 points, or 0,65 percent, at 11,228.27. Exporter Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Corp and dairy firm a2Milk Co fell over 3 percent each.
U.S. stocks fell sharply overnight as factory activity contracted further in November and President Trump said he would reinstate tariffs on metal imports from Brazil and Argentina.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 1 percent, the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite shed 1.1 percent and the S&P 500 declined 0.9 percent.


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We're just three days into 2017 and things are already looking up for Demi Lovato!
The "Stone Cold" singer and her long time boyfriend Wilmer Valderrama broke up in 2016 after 6 years together. Fans were absolutely stunned when they released a joint statement together on social media explaining that things between them just weren't working anymore. The whole thing came out of nowhere and shippers everywhere were super confused.
Wilmer had helped Demi through some of the toughest times in her life so far and no one knew what she was going to do without him. Well, now she has sure showed us. So, what did she do? Moved. ON.
Demi was rumored to be dating UFC fighter Luke Rockhold a couple months ago but that is a thing of the past! Demi's new man has started posting photos of the pair and even using the heart emoji as a caption. Yes, the heart emoji so that obviously means this relationship is something every fan needs to keep an eye out for!
His name is Guilherme "Bomba" Vasconcelos.
He's an MMA fighter – according to TMZ he's a Brazilian welterweight, to be exact. Demi looks totally smitten with her new man on social media and while she hasn't posted anything on her account, he sure has. The couple spent New Year's Eve together and New Year's Day.
Guilherme posted this photo with the caption, "Happy new year !!!! ??."
Not only that but he also posted another photo of the pair reportedly walking into the movies on New Year's Day with the message, "❤."
Aww! He has his arm around her and everything! To be honest, Demi hasn't smiled this much since the Wilmer era and it's so great to see her happy. 2017 is definitely a new year and looks like it could bring a new long time relationship for Demi.
Of course, we're not sure what she's exactly looking for when it comes to her dating life but if we were to judge by these pictures, the singer definitely has Guilherme on her mind!
What do you think of all this? Are they dating? Let us know in the comments below!
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December 18, 2009
The Honorable Wally Herger
242 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
The Honorable Ginny Brown-Waite
414 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
The Honorable David Reichert
1730 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear Representatives Herger, Brown-Waite and Reichert:
AARP is in receipt of your latest letter, dated December 9, 2009. Over the past few months, AARP has welcomed the opportunity to clarify its position on the proposed health care reform legislation, answer your questions, engage in a constructive dialogue on the critical health care issues facing older Americans, and discuss AARP's role in the debate.
As you know, on October 1, 2009, AARP responded, in writing, to Representative Reichert's letter of September 21, 2009; on November 2, 2009, AARP responded, again in writing, to Representative Reichert's second letter of October 23, 2009; on November 18,2009, three senior AARP staffers and I met with all three of you in-person for an extensive discussion of AARP positions. Additionally, on November 26, 2009, we followed up that discussion by delivering to the Subcommittee on Health of the House Committee on Ways and Means, various AARP tax documents, including the 2008 Form 990s for AARP and the AARP Foundation.
As has been the case throughout our dialogue with you, we are fully committed to being as cooperative as possible in providing requested information. While we all want what is best for the American people in regard to health care reform, we have differing opinions on the best way to achieve that reform. We will continue do our best to answer further questions you may have on the critical public policy issues facing older Americans. In addition, we are providing the documents and information below in response to your December 9 letter.
AARP has twenty-three Board members, and their names and biographies are listed in the attached 2008 AARP Annual Report (Exhibit A). AARP Services, Inc. (ASI) and AARP Financial Inc. (AFI) both have the same group of eight Board members, and their names and biographies are listed in the attached 2008 ASI Annual Report (Exhibit A)1 Two of the eight AS II AFI Board members are also members of the AARP Board of Directors. There are seven trustees who sit on the AARP Insurance Plan (the "Trust") and each of these individuals is also a member of the AARP Board. A list of the trustees is attached (Exhibit B).
Tax Forms and Organizational Documents
As indicated above, we have previously submitted the Form 990s for tax year 2008 for AARP and the AARP Foundation. Attached hereto, as Exhibit C, are the publicly available AARP and the AARP Foundation 990s for tax years 2006 and 2007. The tax returns for the AARP Trust, ASI and AFI are confidential documents which federal law does not require to be disclosed.
Additionally, as mentioned above, for your general information, we are attaching the 2008 Annual Reports for AARP, the AARP Foundation, ASI and AFI (Exhibit A), and AARP's Consolidated Financial Statements for the years ending December 31, 2007 and 2008 (Exhibit D). Again, we emphasize that the public policy positions AARP takes and that we have discussed with you are developed through a process that is independent of any royalty-generating activities.
AARP does not receive grants; however, its affiliated 50l(c)(3) charitable organization, the AARP Foundation, does receive grants. Documents listing the federal grants and contracts from 2000 through October 31, 2009, are attached as Exhibit E. We have also attached, as part of Exhibit E, a brief history and explanation of the AARP Foundation.
We routinely make these disclosures pursuant to House Rule XI, Clause 2(g), which requires non-government witnesses to disclose their receipt of federal grants or contracts prior to testifying.
Other Questions
In addition to providing these Exhibits, which include information related to a number of your questions, the following points address other specific questions in your letter:
Other questions contained in your letter of December 9, 2009, pertain to information that has already been provided, or, as we have explained, is non-public or confidential and proprietary to AARP and/or its member benefit providers.
Please know that AARP welcomes meaningful dialogue with you and other Members of Congress on the important issues surrounding health care reform, as well as other legislative issues of importance to older Americans. We look forward to working with you in the future.
Thomas C. Nelson
Chief Operating Officer
1 There is one small change from the list of ASIJAFI Board members in the 2008 ASI Annual Report: A. Barry Rand became AARP's CEO in April2009 and now sits as an ex officio Board member (instead of Bill Novelli, the former CEO of AARP).
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HOUSTON, TX: Newly installed Energy Efficient Dynamic Message Signs.
SES America (SESA) and contractor partner Traffic Control Devices, Inc. completed final commissioning of Walk-In Dynamic Message Signs (DMS) for the Harris County Toll Road Authority along Interstate 10 and US 225 to enhance travel time information and alternative routing advice. SESA manufactured a technically advanced, energy efficient LED display, the Messenger 6000, requiring no ventilation or cooling systems, dramatically lessening maintenance and labor costs. Conforming to existing HCTRA standards and requirements, the I-10 signs at Freeport and Dell Dale will consume up to 50% less energy utilizing significantly less tax-payer money over the sign's life span. Traffic Control Devices' field expertise allowed them to easily integrate the SESA web based software controller system, which was designed for ease of use, diagnostics, and maintenance features for HCTRA. All signs, including the US225 at Georgia Avenue sign, are designed to allow HCTRA employees to enter the sign interior. This feature further enhances the safety and ease of use, as well as eliminating roadway construction work zone slowdowns along the busy I-10 corridor.


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Bad Day Gift Idea
So…. one day I was getting ready to pick my kids from school, foolishly giving myself a five minute allowance (it's a 15 min walk), and my car would not stop – gah!
HOWEVER, I live in a pretty friendly neighborhood/community and was wise to get to know them over the course of the last year since moving into our home.
They are amazing people AND that's who I called in my panick stricken crisis.
To make a long story short, my sweet friend had her husband help me get my kids picked up and offered to help me get my car fixed to a point where I could drive that lemon of a vehicle to get repaired.
Throughout my life, my family and I have been blessed to know people like this and I am forever grateful for them.
I don't think I have enough to give it's kind words or corny gifts to be able to show my gratitude… but I'm going to try!
With the lemons on the brain the last couple months, I thought it might be fun to be able to give them this "Make Lemonade" gift because life gave me lemons and they helped me make lemonade out of such a crappy situation. I love lemonade and thought it would be cool to have my favorite recipe with some lemons in a bag with the cute punny saying, and punny card to be able to express how grateful I am for their awesomeness!
This would also make a great gift for those having a bad day, like bad hair days, mean people, bad weather, whatever silly trials that seem to be SO EXTREME when we are going through them… EXCEPT for death or real life SERIOUS things, because HELLO this could make a pretty crappy gift. At least it would for me, I prefer to drown my sorrows in cookie butter or the warehouse bulk pack from Costco… true story.
Below is my favorite lemon recipe card printable followed by a "Make Lemonade" blank card to write yer feelings, gratitude, or comfort to the masses.
The lemon art was made by yours truly.
Click on the art, save file, and print from your computer. The documents should print according to US Paper dimensions, 8.5″ x 11″.
ALL Photos and Printables are for personal use only and not to be duplicated for resale or commercial use.
What ways do you comfort your friends? How do you thank your friends? Have a better lemonade recipe?
I would love to hear all of it! So leave a message.
Thanks so much for visiting!
Don't forget to join my Facebook page, and follow me on Instagram, @rivaladiva!
Have great day!
Ps- package it however you like! Basket or bag it, it all works.
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2006 Genuine Blur 150cc – Great cond. Low mileage – $2500 OBO (south san francisco) $2500
October 13, 2012 in San Francisco
I'm selling my 2006 Genuine Blur 150cc with only 7562 Kilometers, 4698 U.S. miles. Yes, this scooter has KM instead of miles. When I bought this bike, it had only 2200 miles on the odometer, but after riding it for awhile, I realized I was accumulating more miles than possible. I brought it to the scooter center to get it checked out and found out that they didn't convert it to miles when manufactured for the U.S. I used a GPS to check the mileage and it was confirmed that it was making more than 40% more miles than it suppose to (might go up a little bit because i might have to ride it to keep the fluids flowing). I'm the second owner. Always garaged. I never rode it in the rain. All bodywork is in very good condition. There are some scratches here and there, but there's nothing broken or cracked. Always kept clean. Always changed oil/oil filter every 1500 miles, so you know the engine has been taken care of. There are extra add-ons on this scooter:
After Market exhaust
Rear rack with plate
Givi Top case with Back rest
GPS attachment holder
Pig-tail Battery Tender on battery.
The sound from the exhaust is really deep and throaty. I get about 80-85 mpg from street to highway riding. The scooter has great acceleration for a 150cc, and because it's a 150cc, it's highway legal. The Blur can get over 70+mph on the speedometer, but we all know that scooters/motorcycles purposely raise the speedometer 10%+ so you think you're going fast, but you're actually going slower (it's the manufacturers illusion for riders to not speed). I went ahead and GPS the actual speed and this scooter clocked a 68.5 mph on a straight road with no wind. That's faster than a stock Blur of the same year. This is where the after market exhaust helped out.
As I have mentioned before, I've changed the oil every 1500 miles since I bought it. The gear oil has been changed twice. The tires has a lot of tread still. The rear tire has only 1000 U.S. miles since I got it installed. The front tire is the original when I purchased the scooter. I just got a tune-up and valve job, plus a new CVT belt about 2 months ago. This bike has great brakes. They're DISC brakes front and rear. Most scooters in this class usually has front disc, but not rear. So the braking is excellent. The color of the bike is Black with Red rims. They're not the original color, but it doesn't look too bad. The scooter brand new sold for $3500. I'm asking $2500 OBO. With the gas crisis these days, this scooter will pay for itself in a year or two if you compare the cost of filling a SUV to this scooter.
Give me a call if you want to look or buy it. If you want to test ride it, $2500 in my hands and you can test it. If you drop while testing it, you bought it. Please, no LOW-BALLERS! I will consider reasonable offers. 415-279-7894
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Courtney about the sign with Virgin. I hear she's signing with Virgin because there is no label called "Drug Slut" (just kdding Court, we love ya):
- The rocker is in advanced negotiations to sign with Virgin Records, sources said. If the deal is closed, Virgin will release "America's Sweetheart," Love's first solo album since her former group Hole's disbandment. Sources said the new album includes numerous songs Love co-wrote with 4 Non Blondes' Linda Perry, who also has collaborated with Pink.
….The artist was scheduled to play the U.K.'s Reading and Leeds festivals in August but has canceled those plans in favor of work on the new album. [Hollywood Reporter]
For all the weird shit she pulls, her erratic behavior and issues with substance abuse, Courtney is a very fine actress, and I liked the last two Hole albums quite a bit. She has real talent – for a drug slut.


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Can you guess the name of Drew Arellano and Iya Villania's baby? + more things you might have missed today
Game of Thrones' Season 6 finale will be the longest episode yet, Baguio City goes solar to beat pollution, and more.
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(SPOT.ph) Busy day, Spotters? We quickly recap 10 things you might have missed while you were off the radar.
1. Drew Arellano, Iya Villania reveal baby name
In an interview with PEP.ph, Drew Arellano revealed that he and Iya Villania will be naming their baby boy Antonio, after the forner's late father. "It was very emotional for me because when [we] found out that it was going to be a boy, of course, you know, unang pumasok sa isipan ko 'yong daddy ko who passed away three years ago," he said. The long-time showbiz couple are expecting their first baby together. Villania is reportedly set to give birth in about 10 weeks.
2. Game of Thrones' Season 6 finale will be the longest episode yet
HBO has confirmed that the season finale of Games of Thrones will be the longest episode yet, with a running time of 69 minutes. Fans are also buzzing about the show's ninth episode, entitled "The Battle of the Bastards," as it confirms the epic Jon Snow versus Ramsay Bolton face-off that the series has teased all season. Episode 9 airs on June 20 (Monday morning), while the season finale airs June 27 (Monday morning).
3. Ed Sheeran sued for U.S. $20 million over copyright claims
Ed Sheeran's 2014 hit, "Photograph," has gotten the singer into trouble. A U.S. $20 million lawsuit alleges that the ballad copies a song by Matt Cardle, winner of the 2010 season of The X Factor. The lawsuit claims that Sheeran's track "note-for-note" copies the song "Amazing," which was written by Martin Harrington and Thomas Leonard in 2009. "The similarity of words, vocal style, vocal melody, melody, and rhythm are clear indicators," it said. In February 2016, a Sydney-based studio called Éire Creative even published a YouTube video comparing the similarities. So far, Sheeran has yet to release a statement.
4. Twitter co-founder's Twitter account gets hacked
In an ironic twist, Twitter co-founder and former CEO Evan Williams...got his Twitter account hacked. A hacking group called OurMine (who earlier claimed responsibility for hacking into Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg's social media accounts) took credit for posting a now-deleted tweet on Williams' Twitter account. The two tech figures aren't alone; other notable personalities that have been recently hacked include the National Football League and musicians Drake and Lana Del Rey.
5. Richard Branson catches employee sleeping on the job
English business magnate and Virgin Group founder Richard Branson traveled to the company's Australian office and found an employee sleeping on the job. What did he do? He took a photo with him, of course, and blogged about it. "To be fair, he was on standby, getting some much needed rest," he clarified.
6. Baguio City goes solar to beat pollution
Solar tricycles and buses may soon ply the streets of the summer capital of the Philippines, Baguio City. The project is a partnership between non-government organization Glad to be Green and Australian solar energy company Star-8. Baguio City Mayor Mauricio Domogan gave Glad to be Green two months to demonstrate and try out both vehicles before a possible city-wide implementation.
7. P50-M bounty for Bato dela Rosa and Duterte
Incoming Philippine National Police head Chief Supt. Ronaldo "Bato" dela Rosa revealed that some elements have offered P50 million for killing him and incoming President Rodrigo Duterte. He did not mention who may be behind the supposed contract killing, but it could be a possible response to the new administration's campaign against drug lords and peddlers.
8. Four new elements on periodic table named
Nihonium (Nh), moscovium (Mc), tennesine (Ts), and oganesson (Og) are the names of the newest elements on the periodic table. These, however, are just temporary nomenclature as they're still up for review until November 8, 2016. Completing the seventh row of the periodic table, they were formerly known by their atomic numbers 113, 115, 117, and 118. The International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry invites the public to give feedback regarding the names through the Union's website.
9. 10 Things Only '90s Students Would Know
Kids today probably have a completely different school experience as things become more high-tech. We didn't have it that easy back then, but it was definitely a lot more memorable and fun. We round up things we used to do in school for a quick throwback session.
10. 10 Restaurants Your Dad Will Love
Treat your dad to something extra-special on Father's Day. We list 10 delicious places that your dad will love, from budget-friendly options to more indulgent choices.


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A telecommunications analyst has hit back at claims that WiMax will lose out to 3G in the mobile data race, claiming it will instead deliver true wireless broadband and generate a mobile revolution by 2010.
In his latest report on Australia's wireless broadband market, independent analyst, Paul Budde, predicted a world of opportunity for providers and resellers through the arrival of WiMax certified products.
The rise of portable personal devices, such as iPods, gaming, email and video players, was already driving demand for true wireless broadband services, he said.
Budde defined true broadband as speeds of 10Mbps or more.
"With WiMax certified products already beginning to arrive and full commercial deployment expected in 2007-2008, there will be several opportunities for this new technology," he said.
"The longer it takes for incumbents to roll out true broadband networks, the more chance wireless broadband [WiMax and meshed Wi-Fi] has of securing a position in this market. In the end it will depend on whether the technology case and the business case for WiMax can stand up against alternative offerings from fixed and other mobile systems."
According to Budde, opportunities will centre more on the area of Mobility and Wireless Personal Area Networks (WPANs), an area previously dominated by short-range technologies like Ultra-Wide Band and Bluetooth.
"The mobile aspects of this [wireless broadband] market are going show us the way forward where mobile data failed," he said. "This is the new market of mobility. It will further develop in an AI [artificial intelligence] network infrastructure, linking to personal devices, with high storage capacity and parallel processing. Data will move freely around this wireless grid, which of course, will also be linked into the fixed network."
Budde disagreed with Frost & Sullivan analyst, Tony Tu, who recently claimed the biggest restraint to WiMax was its lack of mobility. (See story: http://www.computerworld.com.au/index.php?id=997206255)
"I think that nomadic use for most data applications is OK and that over time mobility will be added," Budde said. "There is such a large pent-up demand for affordable wireless data services that the mobility factor will not be a major problem - certainly not in the first few years.
"Mobile networks [including the touted 3.5G standard, HSDPA] are not well suited for mass market mobile data services. They are simply too costly to run and don't have enough capacity and spectrum for such services. WiMax is a dedicated data service and thus able to deliver affordable high-speed data services."
Budde said it would take many years for wireless operators to reach the scale of current mobile networks. However, he predicted the rise of WiMax would force mobile operators to speed up the transition from 3G to 4G.
"Without WiMax competition, the mobile and 3G operators would like to delay the intro of 4G until 2012-2015. If that was the case there wouldn't be any mass market mobile data for the next 10 years," he said.


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From the update:
We recently added our first fantasy model to the online shop in the form of a Giant Toad. The model is a single piece grey resin casting. Size is approx 36mm long and would fit onto a 40mm square monster base.
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Welcome to this month's wrap up, a quick guide to what's been going on in and around our community.
New contributors -
Firstly a massive warm welcome to our new contributors. Good on each of you for coming and taking these steps for yourselves, you should be proud!
@Purplepossum @Sallos @DoubleOseven @All good @Mojorising976 @Gibson76 @Road to recovery @Cloudy @Dos @FaithHL @Mattyman4
New topics to connect in -
This month I'm listing all the new topics here. Considering there's quite a few new members and new topics, you may like to connect and support one another in these threads.
- Defend, defeat, decide.
- What do you do if you have little support?
- Covert Narcissists and the ruthless trauma they eventually serve you
- Struggling
- How do I stop
- I never thought I was an addict
- Detachment, letting go, self-care
Being a community of supporting one another, we wanted to recognise some great support going on in the community.
Thank you to @Sallos for your warm support for others this month! You have shared your experience in other to inform others, bringing encouragement and motivation! I really like this analogy that might be helpful for everyone today
"I've always likened the process of habit-breaking to the wearing-in of a new pair of shoes: New shoes are generally uncomfortable for a period of time as the stubborn material renders itself to the shape of your foot. This process can be agitating and it may be tempting to revert back to wearing your old shoes that, whilst worn out and ugly, are familiar and comfortable. However, if you persist with wearing the news shoes they'll soon feel just as good if not better than your old pair! As with the new shoes, forming new habits can be trying but with time can become effortless!"
Service spotlight -
- New blog - Gloomy guts: 5 ways that negativity clouds our thinking
- Q&A Answers are now live- what's getting in your way to accessing support?
Have a great month, take care,
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WANTED: Used Microdrive handles & Used Pantographs
RebeccaGrace posted a topic in Hartley FenceI'm getting my new Millie in 4 days and I can't wait to try out EVERYTHING she can do... but all the gadgets and gizmos are pricey and I understand many quilters buy tools that the end up not liking, or don't need once they move on to computerized quilting. Anyone have Hartley Microdrive handles for a millennium that you aren't using and would like to sell? Any old paper pantos lying around that you don't need anymore? Sell them to me, please! Your trash could become my treasure... Rebecca Grace www.CheekyCognoscenti.blogspot.com
Hartley Micro Drive Handles Instructions?
Noele posted a topic in How to use this forumI'm the happy 2nd owner of a set of Hartley Micro Drive Handles and need a little info. I don't want to install it too high or two low on the shaft of my Freedom. (No other way to say it.) I'd rather not wait until APQS opens on Monday, 'cause my 925 frowns on personal calls. For any of you, who have Hartley Microdrive Handles, on your Millenium or Freedom, please private message me if you have installation instructions. When I received another Hartley product, there were plenty of instructions, so I know that they're always careful to make installation a smooth process. I've already received many opinions, tips and tricks, and yet I'm really only looking for the instructions that were provided by the manufacturer or APQS.
14' Millennium for sale - SOLD!!!!
MissMona posted a topic in For Sale - Used Quilting MachinesI purchased this 14' Millennium new in 2006. It has a hydraulic table lift, base expander for thread cutter, large base expander w/guides, microdrive, Hartley fence metal table, Hartley flywheel cover, stitch regulator, automatic needle positioner, single stitch button, laser light, power fabric advance w/foot pedal and built-in bobbin winder. I also have all the original instructions that came with the machine. I have not used this machine very much, and I believe I have not done more than 20 quilts on it. I purchased 100 bobbins with the machine and they will be included, as well as the several sets of zipper leaders, and any needles I have on hand. I will also include a pattern grid and several pantographs I purchased to use with this machine. I love the machine, but am now helping to raise my two young granddaughters as well as running my farm, so cannot find the time to use it. With extra people in the house, I could use the space. The machine is currently sitting on a custom base with castors in a room with large French doors and could be moved into a moving van, trailer or truck without dismantling of the table. This would only require removing the machine head and minor parts for easy moving. I am asking $10,000 for all, but am willing to listen to all offers. My email is firstname.lastname@example.com or you can call me at 208-642-4944 and leave a voicemail. I am located in Payette, Idaho, which is about an hour away from Boise, Idaho. I notice that most people say shipping is on the buyer, but I would be willing to deliver this machine to any buyer who is within a days drive of here. Thank you.
Housecleaning my studio - long overdue. Selling unused items ALL SOLD! Hartley Microdrive Handles (fits Millie/Free/SR/Lucey/Ult I) - used once $200 new, will sell for $100. SOLD to Lisa! Harley Base Expander - excellent condition - used for 4 months - list new $120, will sell for $60. SOLD to Janet! Shipping to USA only (sorry). Add $5 each towards shipping and I'll pick up the rest if in the lower 48 states. Take Paypal (ship immediately) or ship when check clears. Contact me with questions (firstname.lastname@example.com). Sharon


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Beautiful and spacious one-story home. Totally remodeled by current owners. 4 Bed / 3 Baths, and enough space for a 5th bedroom and Service Quarters. Just steps from Harbor Drive & walking distance to the Village Green. Great open layout, ideal for entertaining with 3 sitting areas plus dining room. Large eat-in kitchen with gas stove and separate laundry room. Charming terrace with grown trees. Impact windows and doors. Outdoor Lighting throughout. Sprinkler system. Beach Club Membership. This is the ideal home for any family. Easy to show.
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The Serpentine summer party was hosted by Chanel on Tuesday (June 19), so naturally many of the attendees wore runway looks from the French fashion house, with just one-re-run on this occasion.
Jenna Coleman: This Chanel Resort 2018 dress as a lot more detail than we're used to seeing on the English actress. I did love the vintage aura, but I was also feeling like it as perhaps a little bit too big for her.
Stacy Martin: No longer pigeon-holed as the Miu Miu/Prada girl, the actress wore a bewitching lace Chanel Fall 2018 dress, but it was really the embellished Chanel bag which captured my attention here.
Anya Taylor Joy: If you are having a heavy dose of deja vu, that's because Anya's Chanel Spring 2018 dress has been worn by Mackenzie Foy and Rainsford Qualley. I love the cutesy spin Anya gave this look with her navy ribbon and matching sandals combo.
Alexa Chung: While the summer party vibes weren't apparent, I do like this Chanel Fall 2018 lady like offering styled with Christian Louboutin 'Miss Daisy' sandals.
Ellie Bamber: The Chanel ambassador wore the Spring 2018 Haute Couture dress I had reserved for Elle Fanning. Ellie brings out the charm of this pretty mini bustier dress in the same way Elle would have, so I'm not mad at this outing.
Kaya Scodelario: I love the juxtaposition of the Chanel Resort 2018 relaxed jumpsuit with that fiery red lip.
Ella Purcell: I did purr when I saw Ella in this Chanel Spring 2016 Haute Couture embellished dress. Summer ready, gorgeous against her sun-kissed skin tone with fanciful accessories, what's not to love?
Lara Stone: The model showcased her lean legs in a Chanel Resort 2019 printed mini styled with Christian Louboutin's'Botticella' sandals.
Suki Waterhouse: While this Chanel look hails from the Pre-Fall 2018 collection, all I see is 1960s flight attendant.
Each lady accessorized with Chanel bags, Chanel Fine Jewellery while glowing with Chanel makeup.
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Bernard Jeffrey \"Bernie\" McCullough, better known by his stage name Bernie Mac, was an American stand-up comedian, actor and voice artist. Born and raised on the South Side of Chicago, Mac gained popularity as a stand-up comedian. He joined comedians Steve Harvey, Cedric the Entertainer, and D. L. Hughley in The Original Kings of Comedy.\nAfter briefly hosting the HBO show Midnight Mac, Mac appeared in several films in smaller roles. His most noted film role was as Frank Catton in the remake Ocean's Eleven and the titular character of Mr. 3000. He was the star of The Bernie Mac Show, which ran from 2001 through 2006, earning him two Emmy Award nominations for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series. Mac's other films included starring roles in Booty Call, Friday, The Players Club, Head of State, Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle, Bad Santa, Guess Who, Pride, Soul Men, Transformers and Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa.\nMac suffered from sarcoidosis, a disease in which abnormal collections of chronic inflammatory cells form as nodules in multiple organs, particularly the lungs and lymph nodes. Lung scarring or infection may lead to respiratory failure and death.WIKIPÉDIA


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How to get from Platinum/ Pratunam to Terminal21
The Platinum Fashion Mall is an indoor shopping mall that is well-known for cheap fashion clothing and accessories, while Pratunam Market is an outdoor market which is also famous for the same products. These two places are located in the same area on Petchburi Road, Pratunam District.
Terminal21 is a big indoor shopping complex located near Asok Intersection. This shopping mall is well-known for its decoration and each floor has its own theme.
In this post I will share you how to travel from The Platinum Fashion Mall/ Pratunam Market to Terminal21.
What you should know is Terminal21 connects with both BTS Skytrain (Asok Station) and MRT Subway (Sukhumvit Station), while Platinum/ Pratunam do not connect with any rapid transportation system. So, here is my recommendation to travel between these two places.
This is the easiest option. The distance between Platinum/ Pratunam and Asok is about 5-6 kilometers. It should take around half an hour and should cost around 60 baht, if the traffic is not really bad. If you come in group of two or three people, this option is highly recommended. However, if you choose this option, try to avoid peak hours. So, you will not get caught in the traffic chaos.
The bus number 511 running from Platinum/ Pratunam to Terminal21 and also from Terminal21 to Platinum/ Pratunam. However, I do not recommend this option, if you do not know Thai language. The bus drivers and ticket collectors usually do not speak English, and many times the bus runs on express way and does not pass the mall.
BTS + Taxi or BTS + Foot
From Platinam/ Pratunam to Asok, you can either walk or take taxit to BTS Chidlom Station and take BTS Skytrain to Asok Station. Taxi is not recommended during peak hours, while walking is not recommended on a hot day. So, just choose one based on the situation!
Update: May 2017 Lucky us, recently we have a new skywalk connecting between Chidlom BTS Station and Platinum Mall. If you want to walk from Platinum to BTS Chidlom, you can follow my review here in an opposite direction.


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How Brands Can Stand Out on Instagram
Opinion: Want to get noticed? Go where all the cool kids are
Instagram appears to be surpassing Facebook in terms of popularity, indicating a significant shift in social media. Who knew that this photo-sharing application would become one of the most popular apps in the world, particularly among younger demographics?
Omnicore has gathered some pretty incredible statistics as to why brands should be engaging with Instagram followers. This includes the fact that it had 800 million active users as of last September.
Maybe you are already there and are seeing the growing crowd of brands vying for the attention of all of these Instagram users. Indeed, Instagram has reported that there are now 25 million businesses on the site, compared with 15 million in July 2017. In addition, Instagram data reveals that "over 80 percent of accounts on Instagram follow a business, while 200 million Instagrammers actively visit the profile of a business every day."
With so many brands out there, it can be difficult to stand out. However, with careful planning and targeted action, you can connect with your audience on this popular platform. Numerous other brands have found great success with a range of tactics.
Leverage Instagram Stories in more ways
Many companies are still not sure what to do with the Instagram Stories feature, but they'd be well advised to figure it out, since Instagram Stories had 250 million daily users last June, up from 200 million two months earlier. Since rolling out the feature in August 2016, Instagram has enhanced it with video and creative tools such as Location Stories.
This means Instagram Stories can be used for marketing tactics such as offering discounts, which would expire within a certain period, just like the Stories they appear in. This provides a way to inspire audience members to take advantage of the deal quickly rather than assuming that it will be available when they are ready.
Story Highlights, which allows you to archive stories, is another feature to consider using to grab attention. It could help you attract audience members that might have missed a story when it first appeared.
You can also use these video moments to show existing and potential customers something different about your brand and product that they wouldn't ordinarily get to see. That means taking them into your world to show them how the product was made or the faces behind the innovation.
Develop brand partnerships
Another approach to get attention on Instagram is to band together with other brands that share your audience. You can create a joint campaign that focuses on a social cause, for example, or you can pursue an issue that you can solve together for your audience.
Numerous companies also form affiliate marketing partnerships, sponsoring partnerships or added-value partnerships. Such partnerships could involve celebrity influencers if that fits your demographic, strategy and budget.
Look for opportunities where coming together on Instagram might yield a win for all parties, as well as attract more customers who can benefit from all the brands involved. These could include contests, shared research or special events.
Teach affiliates and influencers how to be transparent and authentic
Your team of affiliates and influencers can get you off to a great start in attracting more attention on Instagram. However, you have to do more than just create an affiliate program or draft an affiliate marketing strategy. Getting and keeping attention on Instagram involves transparency and authenticity, so you will need to show your affiliates and influencers how to take that approach with their product mentions related to your brand.
Laura Casselman, CEO of JVZoo, an online software solution with both sellers of digital products and a massive army of affiliates among its user base, notes the importance of consumer education. She explains that online shoppers are looking to sift through all the brands and products they encounter to find those that are not deceptive but offer an honest campaign. They are learning to identify what unbiased product reviews and testimonials sound and look like.
Writing in PerformanceIN, Casselman notes: "Compliance departments must be empowered to enforce. It's up to online platforms and regulatory bodies to drill down on bad behavior. For JVZoo, that includes holding vendors to a minimum standard for product descriptions. It means bolstering compliance departments so that only high-quality products practicing good ethics can get access to consumers' news feeds."
Focus on others
No matter how cool your brand may be, it doesn't always have to be about you. Talking about your brand incessantly on Instagram can exhaust and de-engage your intended audience. Instead, mix it up by posting about other brands you love. This could even be part of those aforementioned brand partnerships, where you give each other love while also promoting how the other brands help your audience.
In addition, consider sharing user-generated content, which encourages more engagement with your brand on Instagram. Also, it provides for other interesting visuals and information that link to your brand without being about your brand. Such content might include images of your actual audience members in situations that involve your brand or that just connect to the same values your brand adheres to.
Benchmark what other brands do and make it your own
There are numerous best practices brands on Instagram are implementing that you could adapt. For example, Entrepreneur created a list of 25 brands that are doing a great job of using Instagram. Study what they are doing and see where their tactics fit your brand.
This is not about copying what the other brands do. Instead, you are emulating their approaches but modifying them to harmonize with your values and messaging. This could entail adding humor or using real employees in campaigns rather than models. By making their best practices your own, you'll be able to connect with your Instagram audience in a compelling and authentic way.


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Innovation, not instant perfection /创新不会马上就完美
Start rough, learn and iterate./开始粗糙,学习和迭代
Ideas come from everywhere /点子来自任何地方
Ideas can come from the engineers, managers, users even the financial team.
Share everything you can /分享一切
Everything is put on the intranet, so employees know what is happening./任何事情都可以在内网分享
You're brilliant, we're hiring /你有才,我雇你
Founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin approve hires. They favor intelligence over experience. /Larry Page和Sergey Brin的雇人之道是,喜欢聪明人胜过有经验的人
A license to pursue dreams /允许追求梦想
Letting employees use 20% of their time on what ever they want./让员工用20%的时间做爱做的事
Data is apolitical /数据中没有政治
There is no "I like", it is all about the basing decisions on data./不要说"我喜欢",所有决定都靠数据立足
Creativity loves constraints / 创造力爱制约
Engineers thrive on constraints. /工程师靠限制发展
It's users, not money / 是用户而不是钱
If you can successfully engage users, you can monetize them/如果你能成功吸引用户,你就能赚钱
Don't kill projects, morph them /不要毙掉项目,改造它
Products that doesn't seem to respond well in the market should be morphed into something the market needs, not cancelled /产品市场反响不好应该改造它以适应市场的需求,而不要轻易取消它


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Dreaming of the bladder warns that you will have a lot of trouble if you do not pay attention to your own health and consume a lot of energy.
Zhougong's Dream Dictionary
In the Chinese culture, dream is linked with a virtual person called Zhougong after a popular book Zhougong's Dream Dictionary (周公解梦) which has been passed down from thousands of years ago. The book categorizes seven types of dream that people usually have during sleeping. With thousand of years' history, Zhougong's Dream Dictionary (周公解梦) has been popular in China as well as in the Chinese communities for its excellence in explaining different dreams, in particular those unusual and weird. While some believe that the book shows people's superstition, others believe that the objects or scenes that show up in our dream have close relationship with what have happened within our body (e.g. health status), in daily life, or mental status.


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Bacon, barbecue and beer will be among attractions when the Ohio Pork Council holds its inaugural Pork-a-Palooza festival Saturday, May 19, at the Delaware County Fairgrounds.
"The Pork-a-Palooza festival is intended to show consumers the versatility of pork, as an ice-cream flavor or in a sandwich," said Emily Bir, Ohio Pork Council director of communications.
"We'll have nine vendors selling a variety of pork-centric food items, like pulled pork, ribs, bacon, barbecue and dishes that have pork as an inspiration," she said.
The vendors will be food trucks or area restaurants.
Two live bands will perform, as a duo from 1 to 3 p.m. and as a five-person band from 4 to 7 p.m.
The event will include three inflatable features for children and a dunk-tank fundraiser. For $2, festival-goers can get four chances to throw a ball to dunk a representative of a local organization that will benefit from the proceeds. They include Habitat for Humanity of Delaware and Union Counties Executive Director Todd Miller and Don Howard with the Delaware County Fair Board.
The Pork-a-Palooza "also will show how pork is grown at pig farms," Bir said.
"We live in era where consumers are increasingly aware of how food is raised and have a lot of questions," she said. "We want to be transparent as a community as how pork is raised in Ohio."
She said a number of pork farms operate in central Ohio and Delaware County.
"We'll have displays on modern pork farming. A lot of pigs are raised indoors, in buildings with ventilation systems, built far from neighboring houses or buildings. ... A clean and healthy environment is stressed," Bir said.
Pork-a-Palooza admission is $10, with children under age 12 admitted free. Beer will be the only alcohol sold.
"We're excited to host the Ohio Pork Council," said Delaware County Fairgrounds manager Sandra Kuhn. Pork-a-Palooza events will be in the merchants building and on the midway area, she said.
Kuhn said the fairgrounds hosts between 30 and 40 events annually. Most are held between April and October, because none of the buildings used for events are heated.
"The Delaware County Fairgrounds has been a wonderful organization to work with. We're very excited to hold the first-ever Pork-a-Palooza at the Delaware County Fairgrounds," Bir said.