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Danielle Hunter / Za'Darius Smith tandem could be gold rush for Vikings
If both players can stay healthy, Minnesota should have a couple of the best pass rushers in the league.
EAGAN, Minn. -- Danielle Hunter and Za'Darius Smith worked off to the side during the opening minutes of Wednesday's practice at TCO Performance Center in Eagan.
For roughly 15 minutes, Hunter and Smith practiced an array of pass-rushing moves under the watchful eye of outside linebackers coach Mike Smith while the rest of the Vikings participated in various individual drills.
If Hunter executed a move to perfection, Smith immediately tried to mimic him. If Smith added something else to his arsenal, Hunter quickly tried to learn it on the fly. The friendly competition was the living embodiment of the adage, "Iron sharpens iron."
"I think they're going to help each other," Mike Smith said. "I think they both play well off each other. They both kind of bring a different kind of skill set when we watch them. It's good to have both of them. You've got to have that in this league to be successful."
In theory, the Vikings should have an elite pass-rushing tandem this season with Hunter (60½ career sacks) and Smith (44½ career sacks) leading the charge. In practice, that dominance off the edge will largely hinge on whether both players can stay on the field.
After becoming the youngest player in NFL history to record 50 sacks, Hunter missed all of the 2020 season with a neck injury, then half of the 2021 season with a pectoral injury. As a member of the rival Green Bay Packers last season, Smith needed surgery to fix a back injury that lingered for far too long.
If the past month is any indication, Hunter and Smith are back to full strength. They have been deployed in a multitude of ways as Mike Smith teaches the Vikings' shift to a 3-4 scheme under new defensive coordinator Ed Donatell.
"You guys can look at my history and where I've been," said Mike Smith, who has coached as a part of a 3-4 scheme in the past. "I'm going to put my best on their worst."
That proved to be the case throughout the spring as Hunter and Smith moved freely across the field, sometimes rushing off the edge, sometimes rushing up the middle. "You're not playing one side or the other, which they have been used to here," Mike Smith said. "It doesn't work like that."
It's been a big change for Hunter, who has played defensive end throughout his career — with great success. He has had to get used to standing up pre-snap this spring rather than starting each play with his hand in the ground.
How has Hunter taken to his new role?
"He's loving it," Mike Smith said. "The package we have where we see Z rushing up the middle and doing that type stuff, now D is getting to do it. He's like a kid in a candy shop."
It helps that Hunter has been able to learn from his new linemate: Smith has played in a 3-4 scheme throughout his career and knows the tricks of the trade. It's not a coincidence that they have been working off to the side to start each practice.
"They became really close," said Mike Smith, who joked that it took both players a few days to warm up to each other. "After that first week, man, they are inseparable. That's good. That's how it needs to be. All those guys up front are a family, and they work together and all that type of good stuff. That's when it clicks."
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BRESAER at Sustainable Places 2015
BRESAER participated at Sustainable Places 2015 (Savona, 16-18 September 2015), the annual EU research event in the area of energy efficient building. Our project was invited to the workshop on "Adaptable envelope for facade renovation" held on 17 September 2015 organised by the E2VENT project.
This was a first opportunity to present the BRESAER concept to an external audience, with a view to its expected targets in terms of performance, replicability and economic impact.
After the introduction from E2VENT on the potential demand for renovation of existing buildings in Europe, both projects presented their concept, challenges ahead and possible exploitation routes.

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Data Dialogue - European Data Lingo
2019-11-21 | Alexandra
What urgent questions are there today about Europe's zeitgeist? What data is available or could be collected to help answer this question? How can civil society organisations with a focus on European topics improve their work with the help of data? We explored these questions last Thursday evening (14.11.2019) during our data dialogue at the CityLAB in Berlin. It was held under the motto "European Data Lingo".
What is a "data dialogue"?
"If you can give it a name, you can find a solution" – With this nice sentence Thomas from POLIS180 summarized the impact of the Berlin Data Dialogue aptly: The first big hurdle, especially for those not familiar with the subject, is to find a name for the problem that can be researched and for which existing tools and approaches can be found. It is also important to understand which problems are easy to solve, which challenges are more complex, and what additional range of ideas may exist that have not yet been considered. In our data dialogue format, we regularly bring together non-profit organizations and data analysts from our network to find data-based solutions to the organizations' problems. Together with the NGOs we want to take the first difficult steps on the way to a data-based project.
Data Dialogue - Europe Edition
On Thursday evening, 14.11.2019, our data dialogue was held at CityLAB in Berlin under the motto "European Data Lingo". With the Citizens of Europe, Young European Federalists (JEF) and POLIS180, three non-profit organisations, each working with different approaches to European issues, pitched their organisation, their challenges and the data available for them in three minutes.
After the pitches, about 30 interested data analysts* met in four small groups for 1.5 hours to intensively discuss one of the topics. The results of the discussions were then compiled again in the large plenum.
Citizens of Europe
Young European Federalists (JEF)
The challenges that Malte brought from the Young European Federalists (JEF) to the CityLAB can be broken down into one measure: the development of a "data strategy" for the European political association. The complexity of the association structure - the JEF unites 15 regional associations in Germany and around 100 local associations - has contributed to the creation of numerous data silos. The standardisation and consolidation of these data sets is one of JEF Germany's objectives, both to professionalise the association structures and to learn more about the members and their ideas, the latter being a starting point for a member diversification strategy. Finally, data merging could lead to a "data dashboard" for the JEF. Furthermore, according to Malte, the JEF is also interested in standardising data collection - e.g. with uniform questionnaires for the evaluation of the various JEF seminars. In other words: there is a lot to do.
Open Pitches
One participant spontaneously responded to the call to pitch her own ideas. She is currently pursuing the question of how to identify target groups that are susceptible to fake news and how this threatens democracy.
Closing with pizza and beer
The exciting discussions were continued with lemonade, beer and pizza, ideas were born and contacts were exchanged. We are eager to see which joint projects will emerge from this data dialogue and look forward to the next event!
If you are part of an NGO and also have data topics on which you would like input from experts and exchange in the context of a data dialogue, we are looking forward to your messages!


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Here Comes The Hike… OUCH
It was only a matter of time. The Federal Budget, while providing some stimulus, falls short of funding many of the Province's and Toronto's needs. Premiere McGuinty shrugged off the Fed's budget since he was already thinking of running defecits as well. The buck stops in Toronto as it can't spend in excess of taxes collected.
The result was predictable, taxes can't be kept at inflation as hoped, the budget is here. Toronto now faces tax increases. Predictably the city has opted for increases to taxes (an average of $89 per year mostly through property taxes). Why? Four major cost drivers for the city's 2009 budget are significant improvements to TTC, increases to the Police budget, increased snow clearing costs, rising welfare caseloads during this recession and labour cost increases after recent TTC and Police labour settlements. What to do?
Cry? Moan? Scream?! Well not about everything. Programs to waive or defer tax increases for seniors and low-income earners will be expanded. Best of all TTC fares are FROZEN and not cut as they have been in the past during tough times. There's small comfort that the increases are being made to balance the budget and maintain services. It still hurts though.


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This video is designed for beginners.
Hopefully I will go over the process of actually making your website live on a server in a future video. Please let me know in the comments if you would find that helpful. 🙂
Find the code used in this lesson on GitHub here: https://github.com/Outsmart-Big-Brother/create-a-basic-web-page-using-html-css-and-js
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My first two years in New York City were spent living in the Upper West Side. The neighborhood has a distinct feel with its brownstones, easy access to the park, coveted museums, sweet bookstores, quaint fashion shops, adorable groceries (Zabar's!) and various weekend farmers markets. Right around the corner from my first apartment was one of my favorite neighborhood activities that I stumbled upon, Grand Bazaar NYC.
Held at a local school, Grand Bazaar NYC is Manhattan's largest weekly, curated market with over 43,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor space at 100 W. 77th Street.
Every Sunday you'll discover the finest and most distinctive antiques, art, and bites from well over 100 independent retailers. Profits from the market's booth rentals benefit over 4,000 local public-school children. In addition to their weekly Sunday market, Grand Bazaar NYC organizes special events such as the Ice Cream Blizzard, Artisan Jewelry Bazaar and more.
This is where I (almost) bought my first vintage Louis Vuitton with my Mom, tried unique food from local purveyors, purchased hand-made furniture for my too-small apartment and found the cutest elephant necklace. It's a stop in Manhattan that both locals and visitors will enjoy right near the subway and a short walk to the park.
Here are a few special Fall and Winter Events worth checking out!
Sunday, Oct. 27: Scary Bazaar – Halloween Special
Don't be afraid to visit NYC's biggest and scariest weekly market as is transforms for Halloween into a "Scary Bazaar". Fear not the prices but be ready to be greeted by creepy crawly and ghostly decorations as you explore 140+ spooky vendors – many in costume – indoors and outdoors. Fantastic selections of spooky sweet treats from artisanal food vendors will be available in celebration of one of the most fun days at the Bazaar.
Sunday, Nov. 10: ReCreate. RePurpose. ReUse. Popup
Snatch-up one-of-a-kind handmade lamps, Bluetooth enabled vintage radios, jewelry made from watch parts, trendy fashion made from floor scraps, interactive wall art, tables made from reclaimed wood, and more. Vintage collectors will find full racks and tables filled with rare and limited-edition fashion, handbags, jewelry, toys, vinyl, cameras, working toasters, art, furniture, ceramics, and more.
Sundays between Nov. 24 and Dec. 22: Grand Holiday Bazaar
'Tis the season to try to find friends and loved ones the perfect present. Look no further! With nearly 200 small independent business and artisans selling goods that can't be found elsewhere, this is the perfect spot.
– Lauren Wire
Grand Bazaar NYC
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SCHOOL WATCH: New Oxnard school features latest technology through Measure R makeover
Two weeks ago, students at Norma Harrington School in Oxnard began their 2016 classes on a new technology-filled campus.
On Thursday, they celebrated their revitalized learning environment, laughing, clapping and chanting along with top Oxnard School District officials who gathered on campus for an official ribbon cutting.
'We're going to the top, and we can't be stopped,' chanted the crowd of little voices, echoing the words of former principal turned district trustee Debra Cordes, who stood before them in the school's courtyard. 'Straight to the top!'
'Very good. And that's what we want for you, to be at the top,' Cordes told them. 'And you are at the top. You have a beautiful school, you're coming to school every day, you're learning, you're going to have a great future ahead of you.'
Work on the new school began in August 2014. It was built next to the old school, constructed in 1955. Workers are now destroying most of the old campus to make way for new sports fields, parking and a revamped prekindergarten center.
The $22 million project was funded through Measure R, a $90 million bond measure approved by voters in November 2012. Norma Harrington is the first of three schools in the Oxnard School District targeted for a complete overhaul with the bond money.
Lemonwood and Elm Street are slated for makeovers, at an estimated cost of $26 million and $22 million, respectively.
Assistant Superintendent Lisa Cline said the district hopes to break ground on those schools in the spring.
The district also has used bond money to modernize 21 classrooms throughout the district, including science labs and kindergarten classes, said Superintendent Cesar Morales. Other plans include building a new 12-classroom wing at Marshall School.
'This is a great and an efficient investment of the Measure R funds,' Morales said. 'We've been able to also apply for matching state aid, so we've been very resourceful.'
At Norma Harrington, the modernized facilities include high-tech classrooms, each with three, 60-inch flat-screen TVs and a media stand that can hold an iPad and has a video camera that connects to the screens. All of the students have iPads, school officials said.
Classroom furniture is designed to be mobile with rolling desks, storage units and chairs that can be moved anywhere in the room. The walls are covered in floor-to-ceiling white boards, allowing teachers to provide instruction from multiple vantage points.
The school also has a new library and media center, as well as a piano lab with 18 Yamaha pianos and headphones where students can learn to play music.
Library media technician Brenda Ruckstuhl said the new media center is a world away from the old school library, which was smaller and didn't have any windows.
'I'm so thrilled,' she said. 'I love opening that door every morning, being here.'
Principal Luis Ramirez said students and teachers have been excited about the new school, although staff members are still getting used to all the new technology.
'There are things we have to learn along the way,' he said. 'Change isn't easy all the time, but it's also a welcome change for the kids because they're now in a 21st-century classroom.'


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Rich Woman Africa Magazine- The African Woman Re-imagined
The London-based sustainable luxury lifestyle magazine is tailored specifically for affluent Women seeking an enrich lifestyle. This publication is designed to help African Women to Re-Imagine themselves.
A guide to help women identify themselves with great Philanthropic causes, abundance, wealth, wellbeing, roam the world of famous brands, appreciate art, and understand their role in supporting local heritage and culture.
RWA covers the finest aspects of luxury living that affluent women value the most, showcasing the very best top brands and stores have to offer and provides a fresh and in-depth look at the latest trends of sustainable luxury living.
RWA magazine includes all aspects of lifestyle trends, from Philanthropy to clothing, apparel, cosmetics, jewellery, art, fashion, furniture, home, travel, food to interviews.
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Milwaukee Bucks to re-open training facility for some activities
JR Radcliffe
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
The Milwaukee Bucks announced Monday that they would be re-opening their training facility across the street from Fiserv Forum, perhaps marking one step forward toward the resumption of the 2019-2020 season.
The Bucks official Twitter account posted a message from general manager Jon Horst: "Under the guidance of the NBA, our players have modified access to the Froedtert & Medical College of Wisconsin Sports Science Center for voluntary treatment, performance training and rehabilitation."
Several NBA teams had already opened their facilities as early as late April in states where stay-at-home restrictions were less severe. Teams are still not holding group workouts, nor is there yet a timetable for a return to games.


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Market Data Module integrates different sets of market data with the ICRS database and enables the connection to individual reports. The module can be linked with geographical codes (Nuts Code or country, postal code) and combined with period, property utilization or deadline. The connection to the property works through geographical identification in the ICRS system.
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POP Missions is designed and utilized by everyone involved. Truly decentralizing electronic Philanthropy using exchanges in multiple forms, such as Peer To Peer. Everyone who becomes a part of POP Missions is a CoFounder of POP Missions.
Bill Pulte and #TwitterPhilanthropy came on scene in the Twitter world like a wildfire.
While Pulte was gaining fame, notoriety and followers, the #TwitterPhilanthropy movement cheapened to a bloody battle over money! Immediately demanding the need for decentralization.
Scam after scam surfaced, taking many followers down a never-ending rabbit hole to uncover them. This exhausted and frustrated Twitter users and even resulted in Twitter suspensions for those who spoke out.
One being James Tylee who used his 7 day suspension for brainstorming, initiating a "grass roots" effort, he built a network to decentralize philanthropy using blockchain technology. This is POP Missions.
This campaign will show the world how to use blockchain technology with #Philanthropy, in turn making electronic transactions around "giving" honest and transparent. [Peer to Peer (P2P) financial giving, with no vetting, no human emotion, and insuring everyone who joins in is equal!]
Read more about James here. This will be the only link to James on this site.


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The excellent graphics editor, now in a portable version
Inkscape Portable is a helpful, free (gpl) Windows program, being part of the category Design & photography software with subcategory Graphics Editors (more specifically Drawing & Retouching) and has been published by Inkscape.
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Super Awesome Katy Is Zendaya's Newest Disney Show!
Zendaya is set to star in a new Disney Channel pilot called Super Awesome Katy!
In the upcoming show, Zendaya stars as Katy Cooper, an intelligent and talented teenager whose skills range from computer programming to being a black belt in the martial arts!
Katy realizes she may have inherited her skills from her parents when it turns out her that parents are spies! When they reveal their secret, they expect her to follow in their footsteps!
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Incorrect repairs to an engine led to an in-flight fire over Perth two years ago.
In April 2014, an AVRO 146-RJ100 operated by Cobham Aviation Services, flying out of Perth with 92 passengers on board, was forced to return shortly after take-off following a fire in its number two engine.
The flight crew shut down the burning engine, extinguishing the fire before making a safe landing at Perth Airport.
In a report released by the Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB), the crash investigator found repairs conducted on the aircraft's turbofan engine weren't consistent with the manufacturer's recommendations, increasing the chances of fatigue cracking.
The incorrect repairs to the housing of the combustor turbine module (CTM) resulted in the housing's thickness being reduced by as much as 30 per cent, leading to accelerated fatigue, cracking, and ultimately to the fracture causing the engine fire.
The report also found visual inspections were ineffective, as the reduced wall thickness of the CTM housing exceeded normal growth crack rate predictions.
The ATSB also found that the repairs, most likely done during a heavy maintenance visit, were performed with power tools and not by hand as recommended by the engine's manufacturer, Honeywell.
Similar maintenance for Honeywell's LF507 engine was performed at an overhaul facility in the United Kingdom. The ATSB observed that these cracks had not developed into fractures as the repair work was done in accordance with Honeywell's specifications.
In response to the incident, Cobham inspected all its LF507 engines, finding one other with similar incorrect repairs and withdrawing it from service.
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Queensrÿche brings its progressive take on metal to Englewood
The Seattle band, best known for "Silent Lucidity," is touring and working on a new album.
Michael Wilton of Queensrÿche uses a business and sports analogy to describe his band's revitalization and evolution over the past five years.
"It is always good for a company to rebuild itself and rethink itself and make something that's viable and has strength in the market," the guitarist says. "I think that's the mantra of a lot of successful sports teams and businesses. When things get idle and flat, it's time to rebuild and rethink and be more progressive."
In Queensrÿche's case, the catalyst to reestablishing the band as a progressive metal force was the addition of Todd LaTorre, who replaced the original vocalist, Geoff Tate, in 2012. The Seattle-based band performs Thursday at the Bergen Performing Arts Center in Englewood.
"It's five years since Todd has come to the band and he is doing quite well with all the existing songs, the new songs and working in the studio," Wilton says. "The fans love him and are calling him 'the voice of Queensrÿche.'"
LaTorre had hefty shoes to fill. Tate is widely regarded as possessing one of the best voices in heavy metal. And yet LaTorre has proven up to the task. His explosive, multi-octave range is a highlight on the two albums he's recorded with the band, "Queensrÿche" (2013) and "Condition Hüman" (2015).
Wilton says LaTorre inspired the group. Many fans and critics consider the band's pair of albums with the singer as a return to a heavier, more focused sound compared to Queensrÿche's last few efforts with Tate.
"There's a cohesive chemistry within the band now," Wilton says. "We write songs as a band, we play together as a band, we make decisions as a band. That's what keeps it going and that's what being in a band is about."
Queensrÿche is working on its third album with LaTorre and 15th studio effort overall. Wilton says the diverse batch of songs is in the demo and pre-production stages. The band is hoping for a spring 2018 release.
"We're still pounding it out and writing and writing and writing," he says. "You never know what it's going to sound like. We've been called semi-progressive, semi-heavy metal and semi-hard rock. It's an interesting combination.
"With each album we do not want to carbon copy the previous one," Wilton says. "Sometimes it can be a 180 but we keep the roots of where we're from."
Music:Fates Warning's progressive take on metal
Music:Soul Asylum comes to Englewood
Music:USA Pop Brigade brings members of Mr. Big, Trixter to Teaneck
Queensrÿche formed in 1982. The band's original lineup consisted of Wilton, Tate, Scott Rockenfield on drums, Eddie Jackson on bass and Chris DeGarmo on guitar. The band today includes Wilton, Rockenfield, Jackson, LaTorre and Parker Lundgren on guitar.
English melodic metal bands, such as Iron Maiden, were an early influence. Queensrÿche's debut, a self-titled EP, was released in 1983 and reflected the British metal movement. The record features "Queen of the Reich" and "The Lady Wore Black," which remain live staples today. The band followed with "The Warning" (1984) and "Rage for Order" (1986).
The group furthered its reputation as intriguing storytellers and masterful musicians on its 1988 concept album, "Operation: Mindcrime." The disc weaved themes of religion, drug abuse and underground, radical politics. The video for the single "Eyes of a Stranger" received heavy airplay on MTV.
Queensrÿche found commercial success with the album "Empire" (1990), which included the hit ballad, "Silent Lucidity." The song reached No. 9 on the Billboard singles chart, helped propel "Empire" to No. 7 on the albums chart and earned two Grammy Award nominations.
The band followed with a steady stream of albums throughout the 1990s and 2000s, including the sequel, "Operation: Mindcrime II" (2006).
Queensrÿche, along with Metal Church and Nevermore, is one of the few heavy metal groups to emerge from Seattle. The city is best known musically for the grunge explosion of the 1990s led by Nirvana, Soundgarden and Pearl Jam. While that movement led to a decline in heavy metal's popularity, Wilton says he holds nothing against grunge bands.
"I have the utmost respect for all of them," he says. "There's a lot involved with being successful. There's timing and luck but also a lot of perseverance, hard work and believing in yourself. Whatever the style, Seattle is a great musical community."
WHO: Queensrÿche and Killcode.
WHAT: Progressive metal and hard rock.
WHEN: 8 p.m. Aug. 17.
WHERE: Bergen Performing Arts Center, 30 N. Van Brunt St., Englewood; 201-227-1030 or bergenpac.org.
HOW MUCH: $29 to $79.
MORE INFO: queensrycheofficial.com.


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Poster Session Abstracts Are Due!
The American Dental Hygienists' Association (ADHA) is proud to host the Research Poster Sessions at this year's Annual Conference! This event provides dental hygiene researchers and educators the opportunity to present their work, exchange ideas and share information and effective strategies for teaching and mentoring research with their colleagues and dental hygienists from various settings. The submission period to participate in this year's Research Poster Sessions will be open until March 6, 2020.
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Good Morning,
The problem with high expectations, is that you're easily disappointed. This will be the risk we face today with Rishi Sunak's summer statement. The chancellor's likely giveaways have been much publicised, so knowing what's likely to come – stamp duty pause, VAT cuts, work scheme for under 25's, housing insulation initiatives – is all well and good, however the challenge Mr Sunak now has is to either go all in on the enthusiasm around how these schemes will be the saviour of the economy, or dangle a few more carrots for us all to be excited about and keep us optimistic that there's more available if needs be.
The interesting part of the statement, if we get it, is how he plans to fund all of this. Tax receipts are on the floor and further cuts to the above means the exchequer's cashflow will become even more lopsided. The government is going to need to get creative in the sort of debt that it issues, not only to make it affordable for them, but also attractive in the long term. The short term is less of an issue, because the Bank of England will buy anything they're selling on pretty much any terms offered, but if the BoE are going to sell these bonds on, then they'll want to be holding something that they can be confident will have a demand that isn't purely driven by a big haircut to the face value.
Ultra-long bonds, perhaps even with no maturity date that jut keep on paying a coupon until the government buys them back, are an option. So are 'green bonds' which are being very warmly received on the continent and appeal to a broader investor base, where the funds raised can only be spent on green or climate related initiatives.
Staying with the UK: There was a bit of interest in the Pound yesterday after reports the EU's position on fisheries was thawing a little. Up until now the EU had wanted the same fishing policies to remain, limiting UK fishing fleets' catches to strict quotas and maintaining full access to other countries' fishermen, which basically nets down currently to the UK having 25% of the fishing quotas in the EU, despite having 50% of the waters. Now Michel Barnier has said that he's willing to use a 'zonal attachment' process, which means that the UK would have it's own 'Exclusive Economic Zone' and the fish stocks within that would be measured and a quota allowed to be taken – the upside for the UK is that would include more fertile waters than elsewhere in Europe.
The important part of this though is that it could unlock the current stalemate at the negotiating table. Yesterday Boris told Angela Merkel on a call that there is still great interest in getting to an early deal, but that he is also prepared to leave the EU with an Australia style deal if they can't get there.
Hopping across the Pond: There were some comments yesterday attributed to Peter Navarro about his and Trump's desire to start undermining the Hong Kong currency peg to the US Dollar. The idea would be to limit Hong Kong banks' access to the dollar, perhaps by reducing or rescinding swap lines which would in turn limit the nation's ability to buy and sell dollars to in turn keep the currency within defined trading range versus the dollar. The move is obviously a direct retaliation against China, which Trump will no doubt love the idea of, but certainly isn't without risks, as HK is the third largest financial centre in the world and instability there would rock the world – by way of comparison, when Switzerland dropped their cap on the Euro-Swiss exchange rate the franc soared in value by 30%, with a massive financial fallout along the way.
Another Trump policy under consideration: Banning TikTok in the US, as retaliation over China's handling of coronavirus. We're sure this has nothing to do with him having a load of empty seats at recent rallies because TikTok users applied for all the tickets and then didn't show! Tiktok is owned by ByteDance and is a quasi-private-state owned company, which has raised concerns in a number of countries over what data their citizens might effectively be giving up to the Chinese government – though TikTok have clearly stated that "we have never provided user data to the Chinese government, nor would we do so if asked"
Additionally, The New York Times is reporting that the White House has warned off a federally controlled pension fund from investing in Chinese companies as more sanctions could be on the way for their handling of the coronavirus.
Onto the virus: cases continue to accelerate globally and a lockdown has ben introduced in Australia, with Melbourne ordered into lockdown for six weeks. In Brazil, Jair Bolsonaro has himself tested positive for the virus, but has likened it to the rain, saying that eventually, everyone is going to get wet. India is now the third worst affected country with 700,000 confirmed cases, that sits behind Brazil with 1.6 million confirmed cases and the US just about to pass the three million number – more than ten times the UK's number. Globally we're likely to see the number pass 12 million confirmed cases today, having risen from 7.1 million on the 8th June and previously 3.9million on the 8th May.
In UK retail news, Boohoo goes from bad to worse, having now lost 35% of their share price since Friday. The company has lost contracts with Next, Asos and Amazon as well as a host of celebs that endorsed their products after it came to light that the employment practices of suppliers and factories within their supply chain were akin to sweatshops. Boohoo has countered with the appointment of new non-execs and an independent supply chain audit, but for now it's damage done and no sign of repair. This will have a number of other fast fashion retailers rushing to ensure that they're not falling foul of public opinion on this one as ignorance has now ceased to be any kind of excuse (we just hope it's not like the emissions scandal, where everyone was at it, but VW were the first to be caught)
Looking to today: Stocks have moved lower as we get going, that's despite a pretty decent Asian session. We're quite light on data today, but we do get a load of oil inventory data this afternoon and the feeling out there is that stockpiles are building up, so this could tank the price (pun fully intended). Rishi Sunak will be live at about 12:30, but you might as well tune it at 12 to get a couple of rounds of PMQ's!
Be well.


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text: The messianic interpretation of Genesis 3:15 is very old. Though Irenaeus is the first known author of the Christian era to make an explicit connection between the seed promise and Jesus Christ, both the Septuagint and the Jewish targums (Ps. -J., Neofiti Frg.) view the passage messianically. This position has been largely abandoned by commentators and theologians who embrace higher critical principles of biblical interpretation. In his commentary, von Rad adopts what has become an accepted maxim, that the passage is an aetiological explanation of man's natural animosity toward snakes. He later affirms that the passage serves the larger purpose of explaining man's hopeless struggle against evil. He denies any messianic sense. Eissfeldt similarly views the passage as an "aetiological animal saga," and he later adds that the verse is a good example of a "lay saying" which teaches that a good deed is repaid with a blessing and an evil one with a curse. Brueggeman takes an existential approach to the text and writes that "it is rather a story about the struggle God has in responding to the facts of human life. When the facts warrant death, God insists on life for his creatures." Wifall summarizes these two leading, modern approaches when he writes that "Genesis 3:15 must be 'demythologized' as an expression of man's existential predicament in this world, or can be viewed as an aetiological myth which attempts to explain the natural hostility between mankind and the serpent." Either way, the events recorded in these early chapters in Genesis are mythical, ancient stories meant to explain the origins of man and his predicament in the world.


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text: I survived 47 bullets in body for public service: Konda Murali @ trailer launch event of RGV's 'Konda' ADVERTISEMENT The trailer for 'Konda' was unveiled at an event held on Wednesday. The film, directed by Ram Gopal Varma, is a biopic of Konda Murali and Konda Surekha. Speaking on the occasion, Murali said that he survived an assassination attempt on him 30 years ago on January 26. "Despite 47 bullets being pumped into my body, I survived the attempt, not for my family but for my people. Ram Gopal Varma was in Warangal for more than 75 days just to shoot this film. It shows how much he is in love with the subject. I had narrated two lines of my life to him. He researched about my life and spoke with a number of people to write the script. Thrigun, who has played me, has done a nice job. Irra Mor, who has played Surekha, is more beautiful," Murali added. Konda Surekha said, "The trailer has reminded me of the dark days when we faced the toughest challenges in life. On the day there was an attempt on Murali's life, I was shell-shocked. He was lying in a pool of blood. People around him didn't allow me to go near him. I couldn't find my daughter. Had he died that day, I can't imagine our fate today." RGV said, "The Konda couple are revolutionaries. I am not courageous enough to become a revolutionary. That's why I am fascinated by the lives of rebels. I yearn to tell their stories. Thrigun has previously done romantic roles. He is a fine actor who needed to be given an intense role. And he has done a superb job here. Irra Mor has played Surekha very well. The Konda family is so unique. The second part is going to have their daughter in a key role." Thrigun, who was previously known as Adith Arun, said, "I come from an average middle-class family. I am standing in front of you all as the hero of an RGV film. There can't be a bigger thing. This is really a mass film. I have mostly played romantic roles. For a change, I have played a mass role." 'Konda' also features Prudhviraj, Parvathi Arun, Prashanth, LB Sriram, Tulasi, 'Jabardasth' Ram Prasad, Abhilash Chowdhary and others.


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Speaking to BeIN Sports, Benjamin Pavard reacted to France's 2018 World Cup victory.
On winning the World Cup:
"People will type Benjamin Pavard into the internet and World Cup champion will come up. It is incredible. It is thanks to the team, to the collective, to the staff that put us in the best possible conditions, to the French public who have always supported us. It is a victory for an entire people and country. We are incredibly happy. This is the best day of my life. I hope to have more like this, but I am really going to savour this now with my entire family."
On Lillian Thuram:
"He is an idol. He played as a central defender for his club, but as a right-back for the national team. He is a great man, it was an honour to be able to shake his hand."
On his rapid rise:
"It is something quite improbable. This time last year I was still playing in the German second division. I am only 22. I don't have a much big game experience. My work has been rewarded. At the start, I expected to play 10 seconds in this tournament. But I played more than that. I am very happy, but this is a team victory."


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What's For Breakfast? Viral New Pancake Spaghetti
TikTok food trends are known far and wide. The latest trend is pancake spaghetti. What is pancake spaghetti? Butter the griddle, put the batter in a baggie with a tiny hole and piped long strings of pancake batter on the griddle. That's pancake spaghetti


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PARIS -(MarketWatch)- The cost of developing the Shtokman Arctic gas and condensate field will "of course" rise along with increasing market prices, Andre Goffart, deputy chief executive of Shtokman Development AG said Thursday.
Speaking on the sidelines of an oil and gas conference in Paris, Goffart said cost was an issue, but he declined to disclose any amount.
Yet with gas prices recovering faster than anticipated, partially due to Japan's Fukushima nuclear accident, Goffart said Shtokman would be profitable if it were already producing.
He reiterated that a final investment decision is to be made before the end of the year, adding that it was "in everybody's interest." If the decision is made this year "we will be able to produce as soon as 2016," Goffart said.
During the initial phase, 16 wells would be drilled, from 2014, he said.
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Wannabe racers can rejoice. Ford brought its 350-horsepower "hot hatch" Focus RS from Europe to the US. The RS went on sale last year, and for about $36,000, you'll be hard-pressed to find a more trackworthy ride that can also serve as a daily driver and errand-runner.
I headed up to the Monticello Motor Club, about a two hour drive from where I live in New Jersey, to check out the RS in its preferred environment: on a race track.
And who did I find up in the lovely Catskills on a glorious afternoon? Why, none other than Ben Collins, who was once the "Stig" on the hit BBC car show "Top Gear." He was out of his anonymous white full-face helmet and racing suit and kitted out in blue Ford Performance threads. He was on hand to truly put the RS through its paces, with merciless hot laps on half the MMC's course.
I got my crack at the car afterwards. Was it any good?
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STARNBERG, January 23, 2021
Two Frenchmen will compete in Sunday's championship match of the € 132,280 Istanbul Indoor Challenger held at the Ted Sports Club in Istanbul, Turkey. Arthur Rinderknech will face Benjamin Bonzi for the first singles title of the 2021 season on the ATP Challenger Tour.
In the stage of the final four, Bonzi defeated Mohamed Safwat of Egypt 7-6(1), 6-4. The 24-year-old Nimes native fired 11 aces and won 73 per cent of his first-service points to prevail after one hour and 53 minutes.
Later on Saturday, Rinderknech, a winner of two ATP Challengers on home soil in Rennes and Calgary, Canada last year, knocked off No. 7 seed Jozef Kovalik of Slovakia 7-5, 6-4. The qualifier from Paris converted four of his nine break-point chances to advance after one hour and 43 minutes.
Bonzi and Rinderknech will meet for the first time. The latter is seeking his third ATP Challenger career title. Following 11 triumphs on the ITF World Tennis Tour, Bonzi could lift his maiden Challenger trophy.
Goransson/Pel take doubles title
In other action, Andre Goransson of Sweden and David Pel from the Netherlands took the doubles title. The No. 2 seeds rallied from a set down to overcome Lloyd Glasspool from Great Britain and Harri Heliovaara of Finland 4-6, 6-3, 10-8. The encounter lasted one hour and 21 minutes.
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Pucks in Five
All Good News
by Jeremy Piniak
One: Win Win Win!
Finally, the floodgates opened for the Hawks, as an offensive onslaught sparked the team to two huge wins to finish a seven-game road trip, before returning home Sunday and dominating Colorado in a 2-1 victory. Wednesday's 7-2 throttling of Columbus was followed by a 6-1 rout of a streaking Nashville team that had been 8-1-1 at home since the start of the year. For a team that had struggled to put the puck in the net the past month and a half, the crooked numbers on the scoreboard are a welcome sight.
One of the main factors has been the return of rookie forward Jonathon Toews from a knee injury. Toews has notched five points in his first four games back, and the youngster's presence has revitalized a Blackhawks' offense that was struggling to establish any consistency. It's no coincidence that the team's January slump began after Toews got hurt, and the Hawks hope to ride the wave of energy from his return. In all three victories, the Hawks got on the board with a quick first-period goal, and then continued to pressure with an aggressive forecheck and cycling with an increased confidence. Combined with a strong defensive effort and superb penalty killing, the Blackhawks are playing some of their best hockey of the season, at one of the most critical points. With a pair of back-to-back contests today and tomorrow and this weekend, the team looks to build on their three-game streak and start climbing up the conference standings and reinject themselves into the playoff chase.
Two: Tradewinds Begin to Blow
With the NHL trade deadline a week from today, rumors are swirling throughout the league regarding possible deals, including a few with regards to the Blackhawks. The Hawks find themselves at a crossroads; with their recent victories leaving them only six points out of the playoff race, they could be buyers for the first time in years. However, the hot streak would need to be sustained to make a serious playoff push, and the team may be better served in the long-term by trading players to build around their young stars and free up cap space for offseason maneuvers. Two of the more prominent names mentioned are goalie Nicolai Khabibulin and forward Martin Havlat, who both earn $6 million a year.
Also rumored in the past week was GM Dale Tallon putting out a two-plus year, $11 million offer to Peter Forsberg, currently rehabbing in Sweden after several injury-plagued NHL seasons. Forsberg has been the hot name around the league, as in his prime he was a dynamic, physical, offensive player and a former MVP, but a bum foot and surgically repaired ankles left him a shell on the shelf, with questions of how much hockey he has left in him. Making such an investment on a high risk, possibly high reward player would have been a dicey move for the Hawks, and it's hard to imagine Forsberg returning to a team that may not make the playoffs. However, news reports Monday indicated Forsberg will not return to the league this year, which returns the focus to improving the team via trade.
With four games on the slate before the Tuesday deadline, the team's performance on the ice will have a large say in determining Tallon's position in the market.
Three: Super Sold Out
Sunday's game against Colorado was the team's fifth announced sellout this year, but the crowd of 21,715 was a historic number in the history of the United Center. The team announced during the game that it was the first time ever that every possible ticket available for the game was sold, including standing-room only areas. There have been games with higher attendance numbers due to a number of luxury suites that are currently being renovated (the team's record for attendance is 22,819 for a 1997 game against the Rangers), but to have never sold every ticket available is impressive, especially considering the team averaged crowds over 20,000 for the first two seasons in the United Center. The Madhouse on Madison is definitely back, and it's great to see fans returning to a team that is starting to come into its own.
Four: Hockey Time in July
One of the first things mentioned when the Blackhawks hired former Cubs marketing guru John McDonough as president was the creation of a fan convention similar to the one he pioneered for the Cubs. Well, the discussed has become reality, as the team announced the first ever Hawks fan convention, slated to take place July 18-20 at the Hilton Chicago. Tickets for the event go on sale Thursday and cost $50. While the full details of the convention have yet to be announced, recently named team ambassadors Bobby Hull, Stan Mikita and Tony Esposito are slated to be on hand, as well as members of the current team including Kane and Toews. Planned events include autograph signings with current and former players, Q&A sessions with players and management, including GM Dale Tallon, and exhibits and interactive games.
Five: Same Old Story
Racking up W after W, the Wolves tied a season high seven-game winning streak by taking all three contests last week. The Wolves soared past the Houston Aeros at Allstate Arena, earning a 6-1 win behind two goals from Kevin Doell. The next night in Milwaukee, Chicago survived a nailbiter on Brett Sterling's overtime goal (his second of the night), notching a 3-2 win against the Admirals. Saturday, the Wolves traveled to Rockford for a showdown with the second place IceHogs. A fierce rivalry has developed between the two teams, and the fracas from the end of last game spilled over, as Rockford's Kris Versteeg and the Wolves' Jesse Schultz tussled 8 seconds into the game. From there, the game settled down and Chicago earned a solid 4-1 win, with Sterling and Bryan Little chipping in a goal and an assist each.
The winning streak has expanded the Wolves' lead in the Western Division to seven points over the IceHogs, with four games in hand, and Chicago now leads the Western Conference with 77 points. Sterling continues to be as good as gold, notching six points in the last three games and leading the AHL with 28 goals. Tomorrow finds the Wolves facing off against the Manitoba Moose at the Allstate Arena, before a home and home series with the Iowa Stars Friday and Sunday. If the team keeps up their torrid pace, they're on pace for the highest point total in franchise history, but anything short of a championship will be a disappointment.
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Women accused of punching, stabbing Applebee's waitress, then stealing her tips
McDONOUGH, Ga. – Police are looking for four women they say brutally attacked a waitress at a Georgia Applebee's.
The server was working at the restaurant, located at 815 Industrial Blvd. in McDonough, when she was assaulted Tuesday evening.
The group punched the waitress repeatedly, and one of the women stabbed her before they stole the victim's tip money, according to McDonough Police Department officials. The women are also accused of damaging property, but police didn't specify what was damaged.
The group fled in a white Infiniti SUV.
McDonough investigators are asking anyone with information about the suspects' identity to call (678) 782-6322.


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Goth Fast Fashion, and Why It Isn't Always a Good Thing
For this installment of Gothic Charm School, the Lady of the Manners turned to Twitter and ran a poll to narrow down what topic she should tackle next. It turns out that many, many Snarklings were interested in the Lady of the Manners rant opinions around the rise of gothy fast fashion.
As some of you may remember, the Lady of the Manners has always been a defender of goth clothing and goods being available at mainstream and mall stores. (Hi there, Hot Topic and Torrid.) (Yes, when Torrid first opened, they were the plus-size offshoot of Hot Topic, and plus-size femme goths rejoiced.) The Lady of the Manners' opinion was anchored by two beliefs:
- Not everyone has the time, money, or ability to find and customize thrift store items, or afford a wardrobe of custom clothing. A budget-savvy goth can take advantage of the never-ending discount offers from mall stores and get good foundation pieces for their wardrobe of darkness.
- Mainstream "normal" culture shows tolerance and acceptance toward "fringe" cultures through the availability of mass-market goods. Babygoths have an easier time convincing their parents to accept their spooky tendencies if stripy tights and skull-bedecked clothing are available at mainstream stores. When mainstream cosmetic companies endorse dark lipstick and sharp eyeliner as "must-have" styles, people's unease around our spooky subculture lessens, and perhaps the legacy of bullying and harassing anyone who is "other" starts to ease.
So if the Lady of the Manners still holds that opinion, how can she also believe that goth fast fashion isn't always a good thing? For several reasons:
Quality vs. Cost
Clothing from gothic and alternative "lifestyle" companies such as Killstar, Blackcraft Cult, and Dollskill are known for clothing that will potentially fall apart after a few wearings. There are also issues with unfinished seams, hanging chains of thread from serged edges, misaligned trim "¦
Some of the issues are easy enough to fix on your own – dangling threads can be snipped, buttons can be reattached – but for the prices that the lifestyle companies charge, that sort of basic garment maintenance shouldn't have to be done as soon as you pull something out of the box.
The quality of the clothing fabric is also hit or miss: scratchy, stiff, or may not survive laundering no matter what the garment care tags say. The Lady of the Manners has been told that Killstar is better about this, as they do have some of their fabric exclusively made for them, but she hasn't gotten her hands on anything (yet) to find out. (Yet, because the Lady of the Manners is going to take advantage of discounts in order to write a review.)
For these sorts of quality issues, plus the items themselves being churned out in factories, the prices don't reflect what you're actually getting. If you want to purchase from those sites, always look for discount codes and sales.
Going hand-in-hand with the quality issues:
Vegan "leather"
The Lady of the Manners wholeheartedly supports vegan folks! If it's a lifestyle that works for you, fantastic. But "vegan leather", "PU leather" and PVC are all plastic. Shoes, boots, bags, and other accessories made from those materials can't be repaired. Once those pointy toes get worn down, once those boots or purse rip along a seam, there's no saving them, and all you can do is throw them in the trash.
Leather can be repaired, and will last for decades (or longer!) with proper care. The Lady of the Manners has leather shoes and boots from the 90s that she still wears on a regular basis, and her current purse is from the 40s. Vegan and PU leather sound like a great and environmentally friendly option, but are ultimately destined for a landfill.
Everything the Lady of the Manners has ever heard about the spooky lifestyle companies' clothes sizing is that it's inconsistent at best and misleading at worst, across all the size ranges. Size charts exist, but they're generic, not garment or production-specific, which means a lot of guesswork when trying to decide if you're going to order something. Yes, this is an issue that plagues all mass-produced clothing, but again: if you have to ask on multiple social media platforms to find out how an item might fit, frustration is the norm.
It's worse if you are plus-sized. Plus sized garments are notorious for weird fit issues, because most companies don't look at the proportions for a garment, but just scale up the pattern. Plus size clothing often means strangely proportioned shoulders, overlong sleeves, and weird proportions in the body. Also, many of the items are made in Hong Kong or China with no additional input from the fashion company about the size ranges; a 3XL could mean it would fit someone who is a US size 14, or it might be too tight on a person who wears a US size 10. And to add an additional layer of frustration, asking online about the sizing and fit of plus size clothes opens the door to strangers making insulting and hurtful comments about plus size folks. When the Lady of the Manners gets annoyed is when people tell her to "eat a salad and exercise"; when the comments escalate to threats and insults, well, she becomes incoherent with rage and despair and ends up taking a break from the internet before she tries to burn the whole thing down.
The Big One: Design Theft & Poor Business Ethics
It's an unspoken secret (but becoming less of one) that the big name "lifestyle" brands are known for watching the websites, stores, and social media accounts of indie designers and artists to see what's making a splash, and directly copying designs or making a few tiny changes to them. (Supposedly Killstar has stopped doing this, but the Lady of the Manners hasn't had the time to do intensive design cross-referencing.)
As for the business side, well "¦ Killstar has had a history of treating BIPOC employees very poorly, and Dollskill is no better.
Dollskill has been notoriously racist, selling products such as copies of Native American headdresses for costumes or "festival wear", and "Goth So White" t-shirts. There's also accusations of them being ableist, asking an IG influencer to work with them and then cutting ties when they learned she used a wheelchair.
Other Fast Fashion "Options"
You may ask, "But what about those companies who have advertisements all over social media? Their things look cute, and are super-inexpensive, right?" Stay away from them! Those companies are notoriously terrible scams.
They steal photos from everywhere and everyone to use as catalog images on their own "retail" sites. If you buy something from them, there's a high chance you'll never receive your order, and will have to go through the laborious process of getting your money back from PayPal or having your bank perform a chargeback. If you do receive your order from one of these companies, it will be nothing like the photos you saw on the site. Clothing will be terrible quality reproductions that look and feel like cheap Halloween costumes sold in a plastic bag. The chances of the sizes corresponding to whatever size guide they provided are very low; indeed the sizes probably won't correspond to any adult human measurements. Home decor items will almost certainly have wildly misaligned printing, may be covered in blobs of hot glue or epoxy, or arrive broken. Finally, each package is a mystery, and not necessarily a fun one. You may get the "item" you ordered. You may get a random towel, packages of expired snack food, or an extra sleeve. Not attached to anything, just a single lonely sleeve.
Always do your research on these "stores": look for online reviews, perform reverse image searches on their catalog photos, and if you do decide to order from one of them, use a payment method that will help you get a refund if necessary.
Better Options
So where can a goth buy clothing? The Lady of the Manners' traditional recommendations still hold true:
- Thrift Stores
- Resale sites such as eBay, Poshmark, and Depop. (And here's a list of helpful keywords to refine your search!)
- Buy items from mainstream stores and customize them if you're able. (Here, have a short list of gothy DIY essentials.)
- Look for smaller gothy stores. Stores the Lady of the Manners has purchased or heard good reviews from include:
- Foxblood
- Die With Your Boots On
- Scarlet Darkness
- Dress Like a Pirate
- La Femme en Noir
- Unique Vintage (Not always gothy, but often have goth-friendly items!)
- Holy Clothing (Again, not always gothy, but have great items that will be at home in a goth wardrobe.)
Finally, buy items from independent designers. Yes, it'll be more expensive, but artists deserve to be paid fairly for their work! Some of the Lady of the Manners' favorite designers to purchase or windowshop include:
- Kambriel
- Austere Devotion (A reseller, but they source fantastic items.)
- Dracula Clothing
- Our Widow
- Dellamorteco
- Blood Milk Jewels
- VooDooDolly
You can also turn to social media and ask for suggestions for where to find ethical/sustainable goth fashion. Here's one such thread from Twitter.
With that, Snarklings, the Lady of the Manners opens the floor to all of you: share your suggestions for stores and designers! Do you have reviews? Commiserations? Leave a comment. (As always, comments will be moderated, so be polite!)
16 Responses to "Goth Fast Fashion, and Why It Isn't Always a Good Thing"
Edgar Says:
October 4th, 2021 at 6:21 am
While I agree with a lot of the points you make, I feel that arguing about ethical standards of these companies while then telling people to buy leather doesn't come off quite right. While I agree with staying away from plastic that's going to end up in the dump, I wonder if you've heard about cactus leather which is biodegradable and less resource heavy than raising cattle for slaughter. Also, all the chemicals that are in real leather to make them last "forever" also means that they don't biodegrade when they are past the point of repair. They leech these toxins into our soils, rendering them infertile and reducing our ability to grow anything in them until they are regenerated.
Teja Says:
October 4th, 2021 at 9:17 am
Some goth-adjacent independent/sustainable clothing brands I would also recommend are Revintaria, Nour and the Merchant, French Meadows, Voriagh, Son de Flor, Little Women Atelier, and Of Her Own Kind. A number of these lean more "cottagecore", but as that is inspired by vintage looks, you can get wonderful, well-made, Victorian-inspired or witchy pieces that will last you ages. And shopping from indie designers is a delight because they are passionate about the craft and community and just trying to survive doing what they love. You can also get a lot of pieces made to measure, whereas shopping fast fashion if they don't have your size or the fit is weird there's nothing you can do about it. Shopping sustainably means spending more on an individual piece of clothing and thus being more deliberate with your purchases but you get better-made and more beautiful clothing, and if you know your sense of style and it's not influenced by trends, it's not that risky of an investment.
The_L Says:
October 4th, 2021 at 10:02 am
If you can sew or knit, you'd be surprised what you can make. I've seen patterns on the knitting/crochet site Ravelry for early-2000s-style arm warmers with a goth flair. My favorite at the moment are called "Punk Rock Corset Gloves" and lace up. There are also quite a few shawl patterns with skulls, for the very patient goth knitter.
Mona Says:
October 4th, 2021 at 11:12 am
Have you heard anything bad about Heavy Red? They're a little pricey but I've been ordering from them since the 90s and have always been satisfied.
Die With Your Boots On is a great local shop and I want to support them but often times the clothes they sell are exactly the same as the no-name Asian brands on Amazon but marked up 25%. They use the same marketing images even. It makes me really sad.
Romany Says:
October 4th, 2021 at 11:17 am
Moonmaiden Gothic Clothing (UK-based) make their clothing to measure and ship worldwide. They're also willing to customise, the turnaround time is amazing, quality is good enough that I've had some pieces for the better part of a decade, they do plus sizes properly, and the owners are basically lovely human beings.
Not the cheapest place to shop, but it's hard to go wrong there.
Lady of the Manners Says:
October 4th, 2021 at 11:51 am
They're one of the shops I plan on ordering from soon! I regularly swoon over their catalogue.
JJ Says:
October 4th, 2021 at 1:43 pm
Not to mention that fast fashion is often wasteful. If you pay a pittance for something and it falls apart after 2-3 wearings, most people just throw it out. Which means you must order more, and turns into a hamster wheel of junk clothing. Better to base your wardrobe on solid, inexpensive basics and elaborate with fun stuff from artists & thriftstores and/or customize.
It's always worth watching Bernadette Banner's video about buying her own dress from a fast fashion rip-off site.
Miska Says:
October 4th, 2021 at 2:54 pm
I want to say thank you for mentioning the fact that most of the vegan 'leather' out there is petroleum based. there are some out there that are vegetable bases (I have heard about the cactus leather as well as a mushroom based one) those are still not readily available.
and there is a glut of leather out there. I remember hearing on NPR (tinyurl.com/4wph3jte) that there is a glut of leather on the market as the beef industry has grown and there is all the extra hides on the market from that. it should be used and it will last a very long time and for things like shoes, it is easier to wear. Leather shoes will break in to my feet, with plastic shoes, my feet have to break in to the shoe
Miska Says:
October 4th, 2021 at 4:08 pm
oh, a couple places that I also have found some things are are https://www.verillas.com/ and https://www.eshakti.com/ (the later has good corpgoth and fit and flare designs and some great swoopy skirts on occasion. plus the custom measured clothing is fabulous)
Reece Says:
October 6th, 2021 at 2:54 am
For original designers, I've had good results from Psylo (UK) – not strictly goth but good for that sort of harder, post-apoc, industrially look, could also be worked into a punky, deathrocky sort of aesthetic. On the expensive side but frequently have sales, sizing is true to description if you consult their size guide. Good range of mens/masculine-wear*… Very well made and I believe fair-trade.
For well-curated re-sellers, EMP Clothing (also UK) have become my go-to. They're a general 'alternative' shop, but have a dedicated goth section and a lot of goth-adjacent things in other ranges. Mid-priced, quality and fit varies by brand but I've not had a badly made item yet. Also have a good range of mens/masculine clothes and accessories.
*this is my beef with a lot of 'lifestyle' goth brands, they assume everyone is a hyper-feminine woman, and if they sell any menswear at all it's a handful of tacky graphic t-shirts and a hoody with some buckles on it.
Miss Moonlight Says:
October 10th, 2021 at 7:54 am
"Not everyone has the time, money, or ability to find and customize thrift store items, or afford a wardrobe of custom clothing. A budget-savvy goth can take advantage of the never-ending discount offers from mall stores and get good foundation pieces for their wardrobe of darkness."
Thank you so much for saying this! When I was younger I loved thrifting. But, these days I find it exhausting due to my career and caretaking disabled parents. My time is very precious these day. And so, the idea of going to a thrift store and digging for 4 hours yet coming out with NOTHING is just horrible to me (which has happened before). I find it SO much easier just to shop online. At this place in my life, thrifting or going to flea markets is a luxury for me, not an everyday thing.
Throughout my years of online shopping I've found ways to get huge discounts when shopping at any retail store online or offline. Here are my tips.
"" Know the seasons when Retail Stores typically have their sales.
In retail, new lines are introduced according to the seasons. In winter stores release sweaters, coats, and warmer styles of clothing. Then the previous seasons, like Summer and Spring, go onto the clearance rack. There's a rule in retail that a store has to wait a certain amount of time before putting a new line of clothing on sale. So, that dress you want but can't get due to price will be sold at that retail price for about a month or so (the timing is different for each store). If you come back in a few weeks or a month they'll begin releasing their sales. Combine this with discount codes and rewards points and you can get a huge bargain.
"" Sign up for their newsletter.
Often sites will send out exclusive coupons and discount codes only for those subscribed to their newsletter. They'll also send out emails notifying subscribers when a sale is taking place.
"" Create a Wishlist
Many sites have a feature that allows you to create a wishlist of items you want to buy. These days, a lot of sites are now including a feature that will notify you when an item on your wishlist has gone on sale or dropped in price.
"" Sign up for Rewards.
Some sites make it so that you can't use coupons on top of sales. Others allow it. In that instance, you can really rack up on savings if you combine discount codes and rewards points on top of their sales.
"" Check the clearance rack first.
I've found some amazing finds on my go to sites simply from browsing their clearance rack. Again, if you combine clearance with a discount code you can get a lot of items for a steal.
"" Amazon.com
On Amazon.com, I found Goth wardrobe staples (that were amazing quality as well) for as cheap as $12.00! Since Amazon is simply massive you have to know what you're looking for ahead of time. Otherwise, you'll be searching for months! LOL! Use the search engine function and type in "Black lace skirt" or "bell sleeve top" or whatever you're looking for. Always read the reviews as they can help you when it comes to deciding the right sizing for you (and potentially avoid some lemons).
Skyeanna Says:
October 12th, 2021 at 11:36 pm
I used to love Dracula Clothing, but the last few dresses I bought from them had a lot of random loose threads, the dye leaked really badly, and the fabric was really stiff and uncomfortable. It made me really sad because I adore the design of one of their dresses and literally want to wear it every single day.
Tabby Says:
December 8th, 2021 at 3:27 pm
Exactly, Reece. I can never find goth clothing that isn't a nightmare (in a bad way) of ruffles and OMG SEXINESS FEMININE LADYNESS. No. Just… no. I will happily wear a simple bodycon dress with no detailing, but I am not interested in looking like Stevie Nicks, or a fairy, or anything of the sort. I prefer a more masculine/sportive look, mostly, so I tend to snatch up regular mainstream black tees and leggings or joggers, and am done.
Jeidimar Says:
December 13th, 2021 at 6:08 am
Dear Lady of the Manners,
I told my mom and brother I was Goth and they just laughed. They told me that I was not Goth. I tried to get them to watch some videos on YouTube that were all technically saying the same thing about the subculture, but they just gave me the most stereotypical answer; That goths cut themselves, that they lead into the darkness, that they do drugs, and much much more. I have been so obsessed with the subculture for so long and I decide to tell them but they just won't listen so this kinda sucks because I want to dress in black, and studs, and all the other stuff I think is cool, but I'm broke so I can only go shopping when and where they take me. What do I do to make them see this the way I do?
The_L Says:
February 7th, 2022 at 8:03 am
@Edgar: Cactus leather is, unfortunately, not as earth-friendly and biodegradable as we'd like to believe. It's only like 35% cactus; the rest is all plastic.
Volpe Says:
February 9th, 2022 at 5:29 am
Just felt like adding to Edgar's comment: concerning leather vs plastic, it's kind of a "damned if you do, damned if you don't" situation. While truly ethical vegan leathers do exist now (leather made of shrooms, of pineapple – called Piñatex – and indeed cactus leather) they're still not widespread currently, and goth clothing brands don't use them.
Until they go mainstream, I believe the most ethical solution one can suggest new gothlings is: shop second-hand if you can. Yes, that includes shoes. There are scores of great deals to be found on Vinted, Depop, Poshmark and Ebay.
I also agree with many people here: look for small, independent, women and POC-owned shops. Not only will you often get better quality items and customer service, you'll be directly helping them make a living off their craft.
As for any item from a "lifestyle" goth clothing store (Killstar, Dollskill, etc), if you REALLY got to have it: set up keywords on Ebay and all the second-hand stores I mentioned, and wait. If it's from a well-known brand, it's bound to pop up eventually. Of course, that's a whole other ordeal if you're plus size or just not one of the "core sizes". But you'll still have a better chance at scoring what you want without funding fast fashion.


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A Comparison of Static and Dynamic Functional Connectivities for Identifying Subjects and Biological Sex using Intrinsic Individual Brain Connectivity
Functional magnetic resonance imaging has revealed correlated activities in brain regions even in the absence of a task. Initial studies assumed this resting-state functional connectivity (FC) to be stationary in nature, but recent studies have modeled these activities as a dynamic network. Dynamic spatiotemporal models better model the brain activities, but are computationally more involved. A comparison of static and dynamic FCs was made to quantitatively study their efficacies in identifying intrinsic individual connectivity patterns using data from the Human Connectome project. Results show that the intrinsic individual brain connectivity pattern can be used as a 'fingerprint' to distinguish among and identify subjects and is more accurately captured with partial correlation and assuming static FC. It was also seen that the intrinsic individual brain connectivity patterns were invariant over a few months. Additionally, biological sex identification was successfully performed using the intrinsic individual connectivity patterns, and group averages of male and female FC matrices. Edge consistency, edge variability and differential power measures were used to identify the major resting-state networks involved in identifying subjects and their sex.
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S. S. Menon and K. Krishnamurthy, "A Comparison of Static and Dynamic Functional Connectivities for Identifying Subjects and Biological Sex using Intrinsic Individual Brain Connectivity," Scientific Reports, vol. 9, Nature Research, Apr 2019.
The definitive version is available at https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-019-42090-4
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Data were provided in part by the Human Connectome Project, WU-Minn Consortium (principal investigators, D. Van Essen and K. Ugurbil; 1U54MH091657) funded by the 16 US National Institutes of Health (NIH) institutes and centers that support the NIH Blueprint for Neuroscience Research; and by the McDonnell Center for Systems Neuroscience at Washington University.
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Star Ingredient of the Season: Octopus
If the earth is over 70 percent water, why only talk about what's in season on land? It's high time we spotlighted some Houston hotspots serving up the best seafood and shellfish dishes. After all, there's no better time for a crawfish boil or a lobster bake at home than the warm summer months. And when dining out, you may have noticed seafood specials like jumbo lump crab-stuffed trout or creamy lobster mac 'n' cheese—there's something about seafood that just makes a dish sound extra delicious and extra special. While there are many stars of the sea, there's one exotic ingredient that's showing up frequently in some of Houston's best restaurants this season.
Star Ingredient of the Season: Octopus
Similar to squid, octopus is a member of the cephalopod family. While considered seafood, octopus is completely different than fish in both taste and texture, though it is a lean meat and low in calories. Popular in sushi or mixed seafood dishes, octopus is an excellent source of iron, calcium and potassium but can be high in cholesterol. Like anything, eating in moderation is recommended, though I have yet to encounter anyone adding too much octopus to their weekly grocery list.
While there was a time not too long ago, when people would shudder at the thought of eating slippery, slimy things. But then eel went from "Eew, no" to unagi as the sushi staple found its way onto Japanese restaurant menus across America. Octopus is the new eel, my friends. With its distinct look, low-cal charm and star quality on the plate, it is a stellar ingredient for any chef to play around with.
In a Starring Role at: PESKA Seafood Culture
The new and highly sophisticated addition to BLVD Place, PESKA Seafood Culture allows guests to enjoy a very unique seafood experience in Houston. Like the name suggests, PESKA invites guests to learn about seafood culture and understand more about where their fish come from, even showcasing the day's freshest catches along with other ingredients used in the kitchen inside the foyer of the restaurant as you first enter.
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While an excellent ceviche is standard at any seafood restaurant, you have quite the selection to choose from at PESKA. There are several combinations, but the Yucateco stood out with its chunks of octopus, shrimp and conch—and it also came highly recommended by executive chef Omar Pereney. In this particular dish, not only does the perfect blend of cilantro, lime and avocado bring out the flavors of the shrimp and octopus, but the slightest touch of pepper gives it a kick that takes it to the next level. So simple, as the best things quite often are.
Another reason the Yucateco ceviche beats out the rest in the octopus challenge is that it is an all-around crowd pleaser. Experienced foodies will surely appreciate the clean flavors and the superb quality of the meat, while octopus newbies will enjoy trying the cephalopod chopped up and mixed in with shrimp (an old favorite) as opposed to a tentacle served on a plate. Though as times continue to change and our palates become more sophisticated, it may not be long before we are discussing live octopus—or sannakji—as a favorite dish.


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WASHINGTON, D.C. (KELO) — The Supreme Court of the United States has ordered Charles Rhines' execution to move forward.
The high court declined to hear the three cases in front of them.
All three cases were reviewed by Justice Neil Gorsuch and then referred to the full court.
In one of the cases, Justice Sonia Sotomayor wrote a statement agreeing with the decision of the court.
"I write separately, however, to note that this Court's denial of certiorari does not represent an endorsement of the lower courts' opinions," Sotomayor wrote. "I also write separately to emphasize that clemency is not 'a matter of mercy alone,' but rather is the 'fail safe' in our criminal justice system.' By closing the prison doors in this context, a State risks rendering this fundamental process an empty ritual."
South Dakota's AG office confirms: "at this time there are no court orders to delay or stay the Rhines execution."
Rhines was scheduled to be executed on Monday at 1:30 p.m.
DOC officials expect the execution to move forward momentarily.
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Message and Teachings
Amma's Message
Once when someone asked Amma as to whom she would term as a true disciple, Amma said that,
One whose legs rush to offer help, whose lips utter comforting words of love and whose eyes shed tears of compassion on hearing the cry of the distressed, such a person I would call a true disciple.
Amma has time and again emphasized that the duty of every human being is to realize his true Self, or in other words,"know who we really are." Amma on several occasions has said that it is important not only to feel love but also to express it. She does not favor any particular religion. When asked to which religion she belongs, she says,
My religion is love and service. Love is the foundation of a happy life. Knowingly or unknowingly we are forgetting this truth. After all, love is our true nature. When we do not express love in our words and actions it is like honey hidden in a rock. It is of no use to anyone. This mutual sharing and expressing of love should begin at home between married couples and between parents and children. Only then will there be peace and harmony at home and in the society.
What is She Teaching?
Amma says, "Children, both wordly and spiritual life can be led side by side, but we must act without attachment and expectation." We feel sorry when we think, "I have done this; I want to reap the fruit of it. If we think that everything is God's, then we have no attachment. God is the only Truth".
No matter how much wealth we have, unless we properly understand its value and use, we will experience only sorrow. Even if we derive from it is only temporary. It cannot give eternal happiness. If we understand how to use wealth properly, we will enjoy the wealth of happiness and peace.
A juggler does so many tricks. He dances and rolls on the ground, but as he juggles his mind is always fixed on the object. Just so, with practice you can learn to fix the mind on God while doing any work.
Small children may worry that the Sun has disappeared at sunset. In the morning when it rises, they rejoice at its return. They don't know what the truth is. Likewise, we rejoice and grieve like them with gain and loss.
If one's child is sick, we are willing to wait without sleep for any length of time in the hospital waiting room. We have time to linger for hours in a shop simply to purchase some costumes. But we have no time to pray to God. Children, when we love God, we will easily find time to pray to God.
Children, you may be scientist or doctor or engineer, let the rational aspect of yourself shine forth when you are in the laboratory and when you are among other professionals. But when you go home you should be able to drop the role. At home you are coming back to real life, and you should be able to move from your head into your heart. You should have the strength to stop thinking about your science and experiments. How boring and dry life would be if you went directly to your room without even glancing or smiling at your wife and children. Think of the stress and strain this would create in the family. If the head of the family doesn't interact with his wife and children, everyone will find home life boring and sad. Love creates smiling laughing faces and compassionate hearts, and is expressed in sweet and pleasant words. You can choose both head and the heart. There is no problem in this, but there should be a balance, for if you choose logic and rational thinking alone, you are in all troubles. Love will not create any trouble, fear, anger or tension.


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Tony Pomerleau's life to be celebrated Tuesday at St. Michael's College
Correction: The Vermont National Guard will send an honor guard to Tony Pomerleau's funeral Tuesday. An earlier version of the story incorrectly stated the Guard's involvement in the event.
The remarkable life of businessman and philanthropist Tony Pomerleau will be celebrated Tuesday.
A funeral for Pomerleau, who died late Thursday at his Burlington home, will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Michael's College Chapel, One Winooski Park in Colchester, the family announced on Saturday morning.
More:Tony Pomerleau, Vermont developer and philanthropist, dies at 100
Pomerleau, who turned 100 in September, will be honored after the funeral Mass with a celebration of his life at the college's Ross Sports Center, 132 Campus Road.
Pomerleau was deeply involved in the Burlington Police Department during the 70s and 80s. He was chairman of the Police Commission for 17 years and in the 90s he made it possible for the department to relocate to its current home at One North Ave. The building is named after him.
"This police department is sort of my family and I've had them for a long, long time. They needed this so much," Pomerleau said at the time.
After Pomerleau's death, the Burlington Police Department tweeted: "It is with heavy hearts that we honor and remember the life of Tony Pomerleau and all he contributed to our community and the BPD during his 100 years of life. Burlington has never seen a more generous man. Thank you, Tony."
More:At 100, Tony Pomerleau attributes success to seizing the right moment
The police will support Pomerleau in return by escorting his casket at Tuesday's funeral, according to the family.
Pomerleau also put his wallet behind his vocal support of Vermont National Guard members and their families. For a number of years, he funded series of holiday parties to support the the families of troops deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan.
The lavish 2007 event held at the South Burlington Sheraton Hotel & Conference Center was described in the Free Press as offering a buffet that stretched the length of an entire wall and flowing chocolate fountains. At the time, Vermont had about 4,000 members in the National Guard, with 82 deployed overseas.
"It doesn't matter whether you're for or against the war, you've got to support your troops," the then-90-year-old Pomerleau said.
The National Guard will send an honor guard Pomerleau's funeral, according to the family.


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