Geoff Smith is a motorcycle enthusiast hailing from St. John's, Newfoundland. With 30 years of motorcycle experience he's ridden most of the roads in Newfoundland and a lot of the off-road trails as well. And, in a stroke of luck for us, he always brings a camera too!
My earliest and fondest memories of time spent on a motorcycle of my own go way back to 1978. My first bike was a used mid-seventies model Honda CT125, with knobby tires and ridiculously wide motocross handlebars. My first jumps, crashes, and experiences getting stuck all happened on that great little trail bike. It was a very easy bike to ride, remarkably reliable, and just downright fun whenever or wherever you rode it.
I've owned many off road bikes since selling my faithful old Honda CT125. I've had two motocross bikes; a Honda CR250 and a Yamaha YZ125; a pair of Yamaha IT enduro-class racers in both 175 and 200 cc versions; a Honda XR200 play-bike; a Honda XL250 dual-sport; and a Yamaha DT400 dual-sport bike. Those bikes all had their strengths and weaknesses, but only my 2004 Suzuki DRZ400S has come close to giving me the same kind of pure joy that I felt while riding my very first trail bike.
The Suzuki DRZ400 has been around since the year 2000, and despite being a little long in the tooth nearly a decade later, it's still one of the best options available if you want a bike that can be ridden as a commuter, handle serious off road trails, and single-track woods riding.
It's a bike that bridges the gap between bikes like the popular and potent off road only Yamaha WR450, and the venerable KLR650 dual-sport beast of burden from Kawasaki.
The DRZ400 comes in three versions, these days. There is the original off road only 'E' model, the dual-sport 'S' model, and the more street-friendly 'SM' model. SM being the Super-Moto version.
The primary differences the 'SM' model has over the E and S versions are smaller sport-bike-like wheels and tires (17" front and rear as opposed to a 21" front and 18" rear on the E and S models), inverted forks, and a tapered swingarm.
The present 'E' and 'S' model are virtually identical, with the exception of the 'S' model's street-legal lights and other DOT running gear that one expects to find on a typical dual-sport motorcycle.
In past years, the 'E' model was equipped with an FCR flat-side carburetor but now shares the same Mikuni carburetor found on the other versions of the bike. The 'E' model retains its slightly more aggressive cams, higher compression ratio, and slightly softer rear spring.
"Mid-way through the DRZ400 production run, Suzuki and Kawasaki entered into a marketing agreement whereby Suzuki would manufacture and supply Kawasaki with both an off road and a dual-sport version of the bike. It was to be sold with green body parts, under the Kawasaki badge, and with the model designations KLX400R and KLX400SR. The agreement between the two companies only lasted a few years. To this day though, many examples of what are affectionately known as the 'The Green DRZs', can be found on the road, on the trails, and on the used bike market.
The DRZ400 engine was also used in Suzuki's high-performance four wheel 'LTZ" all terrain vehicle. The long running production, general popularity of the bike, and the marketing agreement between Suzuki and Kawasaki means there is excellent parts availability and very good after-market support for the bike in all its forms.
The DRZ400S comes equipped with tires designed primarily for street use and final drive sprocket ratios to match (15/44 front/rear). This street oriented setup makes the bike a capable commuter that doesn't mind the occasional stretch of highway. It is possible to take longer and more frequent rides on the highway but only if you can put up with the firm, narrow dirt-bike style saddle and lack of wind protection.
For true technical off road use, DOT knobby tires and a 14/47 sprocket-set are the way to go. This tightens up the feel of the gear ratios, and allows the bike to be ridden slowly over very technical terrain, without the rider having to repeatedly slip the clutch. Engine case guards (to protect the soft magnesium alloy engine side cases) and an engine skid-plate (to protect the bottom of the engine and the vulnerable water pump) are wise investments for those wanting to tread a little further off the paved routes.
The ability to adjust the suspension is one of the best features of the DRZ400. The dual-sport 'S' version shares the same suspension as the off road-only 'E' model. This setup gives you compression and rebound dampening adjustability up front. In the rear, there are adjustments for spring preload, high and low speed compression dampening, and rebound dampening. This wide range of adjustability allows you to tailor the bike to suit whatever conditions you'll face.
With a claimed dry weight of 291 pounds, the DRZ400S is considerably heavier than a Yamaha WR450F at 247.5 lb, but it's also much lighter than a typical 650 cc dual-sport bike (The 2008 Kawasaki KLR 650 is 386 lbs for example). Once the suspension is properly dialed-in on the DRZ and the bike is rolling along with 14/47 sprockets, it feels much lighter than the claimed dry weight would suggest. The bike tracks very well when the going gets really rough and loose with the help of a suspension on the slightly plush side for an off road bike. The DRZ's forgiving suspension allows for "all day" trail riding comfort – you can stand on the pegs and ride a very long way before tiring.
Misjudging the depth of a 'puddle'.
The power from the liquid cooled 398 cc single engine is more than adequate, with lots of low end and midrange grunt. Suzuki claims 38 hp for the 'S' and 'SM' models, and 40 hp for the 'E' model. The brakes are very good, and the bike feels army tank solid beneath you. Reliability of the bike has also been a gold-standard, over the years.
The DRZ is by no means a motocross bike, but you can toss it up and catch a little bit of 'air', if you so desire. The bike also seems very happy to cross deep stretches of water, without so much as flinching. I once found myself in water that was nearly up to the seat. After I drained the carburetor, the bike happily carried me for an afternoon's worth of continued trail riding, without issue.
The 10.0 litre tank gives you a range about 160 km's, or roughly 100 miles, of mixed street and trail riding before hitting reserve. This is more than adequate for most people, but if you plan on riding many long distance trips, a larger fuel tank may be a useful addition. The stock seat is also quite firm and narrow for long rides on paved roads, as mentioned earlier. Luckily, the aftermarket has seen fit to fill this need and many after-market fuel tanks and seats are available. The bike lacks a sixth gear too, so the engine may tend to rev higher than many riders would like at highway speeds. Although this aspect is of no real concern from a mechanical perspective, since the DRZ engine is very happy when the revs are high, and it will buzz along all day without complaint.
I am fortunate to live in the province of Newfoundland & Labrador, where there are literally tens of thousands of kilometers of both single track and ATV trails. This has made the DRZ400 a very popular bike on the trails where I live. The bike is well-suited to connecting trail networks via the many coastal highways which run through the rural areas of my home province.
In the early spring of 2005 I found a good deal on a left-over 2004 model DRZ400S. Soon after riding away from that local dealership I installed DOT knobby tires, off road armor, and a set of hand guards. A set of high rise motocross handlebars would follow those modifications, along with some other minor after-market bits and pieces.
My riding buddies and I have explored many of the Island of Newfoundlands' most interesting coastal trail networks, particularly within Eastern Newfoundland, from Cape Bonavista, to Old Perlican, to Cape Race. The trails in our region are typically a challenging mix of very rocky and very wet terrain. This is the type of trail riding where the DRZ400 really shines.
There are few bikes on the market which have carved out such a distinctive niche, as the Suzuki DRZ400 has. Many of us who own the bike hope to see an updated version of the venerable model in the near future, maybe even a 450 cc version! But until then, the 400 cc version will continue to serve us well as an old faithful street and trail mount.
For me, it will continue to be the only bike that never fails to produce the mile-wide grin I typically had on my face while riding my little red 125 cc Honda trail bike some three decades ago.
My good buddy Lorenzo decided to brave some painful saddle time, and courageously join me on my planned trip from my home town of St. John's, Newfoundland, to do some touring on the West Coast of the Island. He ended up following me for 2,060 kms of the total 2,260 km trip. Not bad, considering he was riding a bike that was originally sold as a non-street-legal dirt-bike (Kawasaki KLX400R).
I was riding my trusty 2007 model Suzuki DL650 V-Strom, which is an ideal mount for this type of long-distance cross-island trip. The V-Strom almost seems like it was designed specifically for touring Newfoundland & Labrador, with our abundance of twisty coastal roads, and dirt roads, which lead to many out of the way and interesting places.
I had spent the previous two years riding thousands of kms on the island's back-country trails on my knobby-shod and deep-geared Suzuki DRZ400S. The DRZ is a very similar bike to Lorenzo's Kawasaki KLX400R, and they are in fact, both made by Suzuki. The KLX400R and KLX400SR represent a short-lived part of a marketing agreement between the two motorcycle manufacturers.
In the early spring of 2007 I rode away from my local Suzuki dealership on a brand new, Sonoma Red, DL650 V-Strom. No other bike I have ever owned, in thirty years of riding motorcycles, has ever inspired me to ride as often as this bike does. Between the day I picked it up from my local dealership, and the beginning of my trip across the island with Lorenzo, I racked up thousands of kilometers, while exploring the coastal roads on the eastern side of my beloved island home. Now it was time to venture a little further away on my trusty new steed, and take in some of the riding pleasures which the roads of the West Coast of the island have to offer.
We had a log-cabin booked for three nights in the scenic West Coast town of Rocky Harbour, which is an enclave within Gros Morne National Park. The park is a designated World Heritage Site, and it is a beacon for geologists the world-over, due to having some of the oldest exposed areas of the earth's mantle anywhere on the planet (The Tablelands Mountains).
We left St. John's at 9:00 AM, during the second week of July, 2007. The limited fuel range of Lorenzo's KLX400R, meant fairly frequent stops for gasoline. Roughly 190 kms was the most he could muster on a full tank, where as the DL650 can cover about 400 to 450 kms, between fill-ups. But I'm happy to take a break at around the 200 km mark, anyhow. A coffee addiction, and my 46 year old bladder, pretty much make it a requirement for me these days.
We stopped for lunch at the town of Badger, before making our final push toward the West Coast. The weather was sunny all the way to Central Newfoundland. From Central Newfoundland to Gros Morne National Park we rode in cloudy and dry conditions.
We arrived at Rocky Harbour at 6:30 PM after traveling 720 kms on the day. This first day of the journey was fairly uneventful, and was really just a point A to B type of ride across the mostly inland Trans Canada Highway (Route 1). Our real interest lay with settling in at our West Coast base at Rocky Harbour, and from there we would take in some choice routes which no one traveling the island by motorcycle should ever miss. After a fine meal at a local restaurant, and a couple of rums as nightcaps, we crashed and hoped for a restful sleep as we looked forward to exploring Western Newfoundland the following morning.
The bikes were locked and chained together overnight, outside and just below Lorenzo's bedroom window. He said he slept lighter than he would have liked, thanks to his mild sense of paranoia about the bikes being safe and secure. If the bikes had been able to fit through the cabin door, I think he would have insisted we bring them inside to spend the night in our kitchen. As it turned out, the bikes were safe outside where we left them.
After a hearty breakfast we headed southward and back down Route 430 from Rocky Harbour to Deer Lake, and then along Route 1, from Deer Lake, through the beautiful Humber Valley, through the city of Corner Brook, then further southward and westward to the town of Stephenville.
Our West Coast buddy 'Jon' (a.k.a. 'CoolHand') was waiting for us at the local Tim Hortons coffee shop, as planned, despite the fact that we were an hour and a half behind schedule, due to a late start from Rocky Harbour. As soon as I suggested how great it would be if CoolHand could join us on a trip around the historic and scenic Port Au Port Peninsula loop (Routes 460 and 463), he was on it. This area is CoolHand's stomping ground, so it was going to be a real treat to have a local rider as our tour guide. His brother offered him his brand new Honda CBR600 F4, and away we went.
The Port Au Port Peninsula is steeped in the history and culture of the mostly French peoples who settled the region. Its scenic beauty is also a fine match for its rich heritage and culture. A slow ride around the bottom half of the Port Au Port Peninsula loop, was followed by an extremely 'spirited' ride across the top half of the loop, once we realized we might run out of daylight and have to ride through Gros Morne National Park in the dark. The Gros Morne area has one of the largest moose populations of any area in North America, so riding through there in the dark is generally a VERY bad idea.
Given their abundant numbers it's hard to believe moose are not native to Newfoundland. Their numbers are partly due to the fact they have no natural predators on the island and an ample food supply. The large vegetarian animals appear well suited to island life and there are now more moose in Newfoundland than there are people in St. John's!
Early on - Before the rain!
Despite our best efforts to make time, after leaving to head northward, we ended up riding through Gros Morne Park in the rain, and just as it was getting dark. We stayed close behind a large logging truck, which would slow to a painful pace, as it climbed the very steep mountain roads winding their way through the peaks and valleys of Route 430. Staying behind the big rig in the rain seemed safer than taking a chance on a moose stepping out in front of us in the dark.
We were surprised not to have met any moose along the entire 70 km ride from Deer Lake to Rocky Harbour. Whew! Double rum and Cokes were just what the doctor ordered to calm our nerves once we safely reached our log cabin retreat in Rocky Harbour.
Total riding distance for the day was 590 kms.
Lorenzo had racked up 1,300 kms in 36 hrs on day 1 and day 2, and he said he was really starting to feel it. So he slept in on the third day of our adventure, while I headed off on the Strom toward Woody Point and Trout River.
It was blisteringly hot with temperatures well over 30 degrees Celsius along the sheltered side of Bonne Bay (Route 431). This marvelous road runs from near the park entrance, toward the town of Woody Point, and beyond to the community of Trout River. The Tablelands Mountains are as awe-inspiring as it gets in Newfoundland & Labrador, and they always seem to have some snow left on their tops to make photos look a little more postcard-like.
Total distance for me on Day 3 was 230 kms.
Time to pay the piper! The beginning of the journey homeward, from Rocky Harbour to Badger, saw us riding through 252 kms of pelting rain. Central Newfoundland welcomed us with sunny skies, however. But, when we reached Eastern Newfoundland a hellish test of will began. From Clarenville to St. John's we had to deal with thick fog, rain, and high winds. This is typical of the weather on our big island which sits in the cold waters of the North Atlantic Ocean. Newfoundland & Labrador weather can be some of the most dynamic and unpredictable in the world. Bring plenty of layers, and make sure at least one of those layers is waterproof, if you plan a motorcycle trip to either the Island of Newfoundland, or Labrador, which is the mainland portion of the province.
We somehow made good time crossing the island from west to east, despite the bad weather. I pulled into my driveway at 5:15 PM.
Total distance for day 4 was 720 kms.
Total distance for the three and a half day trip was 2,260 kms (1,400 miles).
We had no flats, no breakdowns, no accidents, and we only saw one moose, and it was a dead one.
Day 4: Rocky Harbour to St. John's - Distance 720 kms.
The Suzuki Bandit is classified under the "street" section of Suzuki's website and they've been around for a while. But in 2007 they upgraded the engine from a 1200cc to smooth running 1250cc. Always known as being a good deal; the 2008 model maintains this most appealing feature. There's an S edition and a SEA edition for 2008; they both come with ABS but the SEA edition adds a full fairing, and lockable side mounted hard bags (top bag is optional). The MSRP is $11,999. (MSRP for the S edition is $10,799).
The engine is liquid cooled and fuel injected so you won't have to fuss with a choke when starting it up. Throttle response is linear and immediate with no flat spots or lurching. It's got near 100hp which may not sound all that impressive but what it does deliver in abundance (right around 80 ft/lbs) is torque! Torque numbers are up almost 20% over the 06 model. That torque comes on tap at a very low 3700 rpm instead of 6500 rpm too which makes pulling away in just about any gear possible without any bucking.
Mated to a six speed gear box and you've got plenty of flexibility for all around riding and that 6th gear is particularly nice on long highway cruises and keeps the rpm's nice and low; around 3450 rpm at 100km/hr, right in the peak torque range area! No need for downshifting to pass those pesky slow moving vehicles.
The engine is a bit shorter which allows for a longer swingarm without adding length to the wheelbase which has improved handling. The frame has been beefed up and made more rigid, the suspension has revised damping rates, and is pre-load adjustable front and back.
The new frame is also more rigid and the suspension has revised damping rates. For suspension it's got telescopic, oil damped, preload adjustable in the front and link-type suspension, 7-way adjustable preload, 4-way adjustable rebound. It's got an upright riding position, one-piece handlebars, beefed up frame rails, and a very comfy seat reportedly. For brakes you get dual hydraulic disc ABS in the front and a single hydraulic disc ABS in the back.
The instrumentation is well designed with a large analog tachometer beside an equally large digital speedo. This is a nice setup because it's easy to see at a glance exactly how fast you're going with digital rather than have an analog sweeping gauge. An analog tach is just fine because you don't really need as an exact measure.
The emissions control and catalytic converter meet tough Euro 3 standards so you can feel a little better about all those long distance trips you're going to want to go on. You won't need to stop at the gas station quite as soon as the reserve light may indicate though. It's said that the reserve light comes on quite early with this model, kicking in when you're between 13-14 liters into the 19 liter tank reportedly.
The Bandit comes with the standard Suzuki 1 yr warranty.
GSX-650F that is! Suzuki is spreading the credibility of their sport bike GSX-R models a little further and have tagged a new 650cc street model the GSX650F. The bike comes with a compact, liquid-cooled, fuel injected, DOHC 656cc (Four-stroke, liquid-cooled, four-cylinder, DOHC, 16-valve) coming from the Bandit 650. It's an inline 4 that based on its lineage should make about 75 horsepower.
The GSX-650F is designed to be a sporty looking bike that's targeting beginner riders while giving them some room to grow. Realistically this bike isn't necessarily just for beginners, it's got smooth power delivery, looks a bit sporty and has some upright ergonomics. Sounds like it'll suit more than a beginner rider to me. It might make a nice commuter bike, light touring machine, and all round daily driver that's a bit more forgiving.
The bike has a full fairing as North Americans tend to buy faired bikes in greater numbers than naked. We don't have nearly as many naked style bikes as the European market for example. From the handlebars back it looks an awful lot like a full-faired GS 500 except that the engine is a 656cc inline 4 rather than a 500cc parallel twin. Its got a significant horsepower advantage over the GS500.
The GSX650F maintains its cool with a high efficiency radiator combined with a 190mm electric cooling fan controlled by the ECM and a high output water pump with a bearing-less design for reduced weight. New six speed transmission works smoothly with a hydraulic clutch for decisive shifting across a wide range of driving conditions.
It comes with 41mm forks designed to deliver a smooth ride and feature preload adjustability for a variety of riding conditions. New rebound and preload adjustable rear shock works in conjunction with a link-type rear suspension for excellent road holding performance. Tokico 4 piston front brake calipers are used with a 310mm brake rotor combined with a lightweight single piston rear caliper and a 240mm rear brake disc.
The seat is one piece - wide and comfortable, with low seat height for increased rider and passenger comfort. New GSX-R inspired instrument cluster includes a step motor driven tachometer, dual trip meters, reserve trip meter, clock, fuel gauge, and a useful gear position indicator. The fuel tank is specially designed to be compact so that the handlebars are easy to reach. It's got a narrow mid section while still retaining a full 19 liter (4.2 imp gal.) fuel capacity.
It's not expected that the GSX650F will cannibalize sales from the popular SV 650/SV 650S models with their punchy v-twin engines. They have similar horsepower ratings but the power delivery is very different. I'd say it's definitely a possibility it'll take away some sales given the engine size and pricing is within a few hundred dollars of the SV. It's worth the risk though because despite the similar engine size and price, they're very different bikes. A SV650S with ABS has an MSRP of $8,799. If you're in the Suzuki dealership looking for a bike in this price range chances are you'd probably take a look at both.
So if you're in the market for an inexpensive sport bike and are interested in a bit of comfortable fun then this bike is worth a look.
* Suzuki's US site indicates an MSRP $6999 - a difference of $1600.
Link to Suzuki Canada's website.


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New Restaurant Opening in Springfield, VA
Campero Expands in Virginia
DALLAS, March 3, 2016 – Pollo Campero, home of Authentic Latin Chicken, today announced the opening of its newest restaurant in Virginia. The restaurant, located at 6314 Springfield Plaza, Suite 10 in Springfield, is scheduled to open its doors on March 10, 2016 and is set to delight customers with its unique Latin flavors, exciting new restaurant design and outstanding service.
The new Springfield restaurant will be the seventh Pollo Campero in Virginia and the second Campero franchise owned by Latin Flavor Corporation. Latin Flavor opened its first Pollo Campero in Manassas, Virginia in 2011 and is now eager to expand.
"We are excited to be part of Pollo Campero's continued growth throughout Virginia," said Jose Adrian, Director of Operations for Latin Flavor Corporation. "We couldn't be happier to be giving families in Springfield a true taste of Latin America."
Pollo Campero Springfield will feature the restaurant chain's new global brand image and world-famous Latin menu. At the heart of that menu: Pollo Campero's Authentic Latin Chicken, made with Campero's proprietary blend of Latin herbs and spices. Fried or grilled? Pollo Campero guests don't have to choose. Chicken lovers can have the best of both worlds with Campero's traditional fried and Citrus Peruvian grilled chicken. Both are complimented perfectly by Campero's wide array of Latin side dishes, which include everything from Campero rice and beans, to Latin favorites, such as empanadas, plantains and yuca fries.
"When it comes to flavor, there's nothing else out there like it," said Adrian. "When our guests come in, they know this is different from fast food. For many, it's like finding a piece of home."
Pollo Campero in Springfield will be open for service from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday.
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Welcome to the challenging and fun world of English compound nouns!
Compound nouns are integral to everyday life.
They are composed of two or more individual words joined together to form a new noun. The purpose is clear – to combine the meaning of both words. For example, "work place" = workplace, the place where you go to work and earn money.
Compound nouns take multiple, unpredictable forms.
For example, notice the placement of "hill" in these next compound nouns. "Hilltop" = the top of a hill. But "anthill" = the sandy hill created by ants making their home. "Hill" can be in first or second place. Why? What's the rule? Well, there is none. Yeah, it's about practice. The more, the better.
Watch the following tutorial and check our Compound Freaks Game below.
Rearrange the jumbled letters below to form a 'base' word for these three compound nouns. The number of empty boxes indicates how many letters this 'base' word consists of.
Use each letter twice if needed.


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The Ethics of Covering Sleaze
By Al Diamon
Undercover lovers: One evening, a couple of decades ago, I was walking home through Portland's Parkside neighborhood, when I turned the corner onto Mellen Street and encountered what can only be described as the stereotypical prostitute.
Black wig. Stiletto heels. Fishnet stockings. High hemline. Low neckline. Blood-red lipstick and a pound of other makeup.
She gave me a big smile as I walked by, leaving me with a three-letter word foremost on my mind.
No, not sex.
Cop.
As I suspected, the Portland police were running one of their periodic sting operations. The next day, the department announced it had busted over a dozen men for soliciting its decoy. As was routine at the time, the names, ages and addresses of those arrested showed up shortly thereafter in the Portland Press Herald. Among them was that of a retired journalist from the paper.
There was no ethical agonizing at the Press Herald over the decision to print his name. No consultations with lawyers. No calls for advice from the Poynter Institute's experts. No stories attempting to justify the embarrassment it caused him or any other of the alleged johns. As an editor at the paper told me when I asked about the unwanted exposure his former colleague had received, "Everybody gets the same treatment. Everybody."
As a result of the publicizing of that law enforcement operation, for the next couple of weeks, the streets of Parkside were notably less clogged with jerks in cars harassing every woman they saw. The neighborhood's real prostitutes, scruffy women who usually wore jeans and t-shirts, suffered a dramatic drop in their income.
There was no question that publication of the arrests had an impact on the community.
Different time? Different standards? Different ethics?
Perhaps, but it's still difficult to understand why so many of Maine's news outlets agonized throughout October over how to cover the release of the names of the men accused of being clients of a Kennebunk Zumba studio that allegedly fronted for a sex-for-money operation.
Two people have been indicted for financing and running the business. As many as 200 others are being charged with misdemeanor counts of being customers. Among that group are said to be prominent persons, including politicians, business leaders and a TV personality (at the time of this writing, only the first 21 names have been made public).
The Press Herald alone ran through several scenarios for its coverage. According to accounts published in the paper at various times, its editors initially said they'd probably name any public figures who were charged, but ignore those who weren't widely known. Then, they said they'd likely print the names of elected officials and others in the public eye, but confine the rest of the johns to an online police-blotter listing. When the names were released without middle initials, ages or addresses, the paper decided not to name anybody. But a day later, when full information became available, it blew the cover of all of them.
The Journal Tribune in Biddeford put the names on its website when they were first released, then took them down a few hours later. The Bangor Daily News "decided not to publish the names because of a lack of identifying information," but provided a link to the full list as soon as more details were released.
WCSH-TV and WGME-TV in Portland had the names online within minutes. WMTW-TV decided not to use them at all. The York County Coast Star ran everything. The Kennebunk Post first published the names without ages or addresses, then added that information. The Lewiston Sun Journal relied on the Associated Press for its coverage, which meant no identifying details at all.
Meanwhile, all the information was readily available on Facebook, Twitter, blogs and even on the websites of news organizations that hadn't published them, where they showed up in the comments section (forcing the Press Herald to briefly suspend such postings). Regardless of what the official media decided to do, the real-world flow of information was unimpeded. The names were available to anyone who wanted them.
Just like in the old days.
Both before and after the release of this information, ethics experts were quoted extensively saying that the media shouldn't serve as a "stenographer" for police by regurgitating whatever material they were given.
No question about that. Although, it's also beside the point. Which is:
Journalists aren't in the business of keeping things the public wants or needs to know secret. Particularly stuff that everybody was going to find out, anyway. Pretending that withholding information makes some kind of moral difference is an attitude that's been obsolete since the advent of e-mail.
While there are legitimate reasons for refraining from identifying victims of sex crimes and minors charged with some offenses, those exceptions should be carefully considered on a case by case basis to make sure they're actually protecting the innocent. But in this matter, the men involved, while technically not yet guilty of breaking the law, aren't mere bystanders. They got mixed up in this through their own actions, even though they had to know what they were doing was illegal and would reflect poorly on them if it became public. They knew the risks. They bear the responsibility.
What reporters and editors need to do in covering them is not to suppress information, but to provide the context the cyber-rumor mill never does. How serious is this crime? (In this case, not very.) Should what they did even be a crime? (Well worth debating.) Does visiting a prostitute make a person unfit to hold his job or other position in the community? (Depends on the job or position, but mostly not.) Is the only reason this story got the kind of coverage it did – far more extensive than, say, the state's budget problems or the U.S. Senate candidates' stands on free trade – because it involves sex? (Yep.)
There have been a few feeble attempts at examining these issues in the mainstream media, but a lot less of it than I'd like to see. Its absence is a lot more troubling than whether the names of a handful of horn dogs make it into the news.
(Disclosure: My weekly political column runs in the Kennebunk Post.)
Sun sets on Saturday: The Portland Daily Sun is dropping its Saturday edition, which means the free paper will appear only four days a week. Publisher Mark Guerringue said in an e-mail that the Friday edition will be expanded to accommodate many Saturday features (including the Vex magazine entertainment listings and features). The Friday paper will also be printed in full color on every page.
Guerringue called the decision to print in color "a nod to advertisers." He described the shift to publishing one less day a week as a "tweak," saying it "recognizes that while our readership has built to a steady 10,700 midweek and 13,800 for the weekend paper, advertising isn't where it needs to be.
"We've got great penetration with the weekday commuting and in-town crowd so four days allows us to be more consistent editorially. Saturday was always awkward and trying to give it an alternative spin with the likes of Crash Barry didn't work out."
Reporter returns to roots: For the third time this year, the Reporter, a weekly newspaper based in Waldoboro, has a different publisher. Current Publishing in Westbrook announced last week that it was turning the publication over to Kerry DeAngelis, who was one of the founders of the Reporter back in 2004.
The paper has struggled under Current, which bought it in 2005. Earlier this year, the company turned operations of all three of its York County weeklies (including the Sun Chronicle in Biddeford-Saco and the Observer in Sanford) over to David Flood, a former newspaper publisher, but that arrangement quickly disintegrated.
DeAngelis owns a marketing company and publishes a tourism guide and the Waldoboro town report.
(Disclosure: My weekly political column runs in some Current papers.)
Back from the dark side: Bob Mentzinger, once the city editor of the Kennebec Journal and more recently the spokesperson for Democrat Cynthia Dill's U.S. Senate campaign, is the new managing editor of the Times Record in Brunswick. He fills the spot left vacant when Robert Long moved on to become the Bangor Daily News' political analyst.
Al Diamon can be emailed at aldiamon@herniahill.net.
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Eddy M. Zemach (1935 – 21 May 2021) was an Israeli philosopher, born in Jerusalem, Mandatory Palestine.

He was Ahad Ha'am Professor Emeritus in the Department of Philosophy at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. He received his Ph.D. from Yale University in 1965. His main research interests were  aesthetics, metaphysics, epistemology, philosophy of psychology, and philosophy of language.

Major works
 1970: Analytic Aesthetics, Daga (in Hebrew).
 1976: Aesthetics, Institute for Poetics & Semiotics (in Hebrew).
 1992: The Reality of Meaning and the Meaning of 'Reality''', Brown U. Press.
 1992: Types: Essays in Metaphysics, E. J. Brill Publishers.
 1997: Real Beauty, Penn State Press....
 2001: Mind and Right'', Magnes Press (in Hebrew).

References

External links
 Recent article in "Iton Tel-Aviv" (in Hebrew)
 Works by Eddy Zemach, PhilPapers
 Recent translation of two papers about Ontology by Matthieu Dubost for Klesis (in french)

1935 births
2021 deaths
21st-century Israeli philosophers
Analytic philosophers
Epistemologists
Academic staff of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem
Israeli philosophers
Metaphysicians
Philosophers of art
Philosophers of language
Philosophers of psychology
Yale University alumni
People from Jerusalem

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Business Motivation People Newsletter
The Super Model Entrepreneurs Who Ditched The Catwalk For Business
They Are Known For Their Appearance But It Is Their Brains That Have Made Them Succesful Businesswomen
They Wanted To Be Known For More Than Their Beauty - So They Became Entrepreneurs
The Entrepreneurs That Started Out On The Catwalk
Time and time again we see celebrities and high profile individuals become famous and then start to branch out into other fields.
Whether it's Heidi Klum who started out as a model and is now more known for being a judge on America's Got Talent or even if its Kylie Jenner who started out as the shy youngster on Keeping Up With The Kardashians but is now the billionaire owner of a cosmetic company at the age of 23.
Regardless of their route to the top one thing is obvious. The more successful you become the more opportunities arise for you and these beautiful women made the most of those opportunities.
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Cindy Crawford Started Meaningful Beauty Skincare Product
During the 90s Cindy Crawford was THE supermodel that every magazine and fashion designer wanted. After her famous entrance to the Oscars in 1990 in THAT red Versace dress she was a household name.
By the time she had retired from modelling in the 2000s the Illinois born supermodel had appearances in a number of iconic Pepsi Commercials and music videos - most notably the 1994 music video with Jon Bon Jovi in "Please Come Home For Christmas".
Despite her status as one of the most beautiful women in the world, Crawford had the drive and ambition to launch her own cosmetic company, Meaningful Beauty, in 2005.
With the help of her own cosmetic surgeon, Jean-Louis Sebagh, Crawford has played an integral part in developing a line of skin care products for a Guthy-Renker backed company that now is responsible for over $100million in annual revenue.
Christine Brinkley Launched Her Own Line Of Skincare Products
Christine Brinkley is the former Sports Illustrated model that
that has gone on to have a fruitful career in acting and now in business.
The supermodel was first introduced to modelling when she was studying art in Paris and was approached by a fashion photographer in a queue at the post office.
That chance meeting changed her life as the Michigan born Brinkley went on to appear in over 500 magazine covers and is perhaps best known for being the "Uptown Girl" in Billy Joel's hit music video.
However, the Californian raised model not only had a succesful modelling and acting career but has also proved to be a shrewd businesswoman after launching her own line of cosmetics, Christie Brinkley Skin Care.
The company launched in 2014 off the back of Brinkley's growing social media presence and is reportedly generating around $40million in annual sales.
Gisele Bündchen Has Her Own Line Of Flip Flops
Brazilian born Gisele started her modelling career at the very young age of 14, moving to Sao Paulo in the hope of becoming a star.
Thanks to her natural beauty it only took Gisele only a few years for her rise to the top in the industry as she was widely credited to bringing "natural beauty" to the fore rather than the late 90s "heroin chic".
Like so many succesful models who have dominated the fashion industry, Gisele has also made the transition to Hollywood after her role in The Devil Wears Prada but the Brazilian beauty also has dabbled in the business arena after launching, Ipanema, her own line of sandals.
The highly succesful line has been a lucrative venture for the parent company Grendene, as in 2010 the flip-flops generated nearly $200million.
Rebecca Romijn Took The Model To Acting Transition To A New Level
Modelling has provided the gateway for a number of high profile actresses in order for them to "get their foot in the door" and to get recognised for upcoming roles.
Whilst it is a good strategy to build up your name before you enter Hollywood, it's rare for the actress to be known for their film roles rather than for their modelling.
Rebecca Romijn broke this mould and although the Sports Illustrated cover model was hugely succesful before her acting career it has been her subsequent film roles which she is best known for.
Whilst some will recognise her for her TV roles in Friends, Ugly Betty and Star Trek, Romijn will always best be known for her role as Mystique in the Marvel series X-Men.
It is a role she she has reprised on 3 separate occasions since her debut in the franchise back in 2000.
Twenty years later and the actress still remains a fan favourite not only for her beauty but for her continued dedication to the role where she regularly attends Comic-Cons in California.
Elle Macpherson Founded WelleCo In 2014
Elle "The Body" Macpherson has had a varied career at the top. During the 1990s she was part of the emergence of a new generation of supermodels that included the likes of Cindy Crawford and Naomi Campbell.
In TV, the Aussie born star famously had a brief stint as Joey's roomate and girlfriend, Janine, in Friends and was the host of the popular Britain's Next Top Model. She has even had a dabble in Hollywood movies as Julie Madison in Batman & Robin but the less we mention that movie the better.
Aside from her glittering career in showbiz, Macpherson has also an impressive business portfolio having launched a number of lingerie lines and beauty products throughout her life.
In 2014 she co-founded WelleCo, a company that delivers a range of plant-based healthcare supplements. The success of WelleCo was almost inevitable after the star had built up a number of contacts in the retail industry and is on course to generate $12million this year.
Miranda Kerr Founded Beauty Line Kora Organics
Australian Miranda Kerr grabbed our attention during the late 2000s as the next big Victoria's Secret model. Dubbed a "Victoria's Secret Angel" the Kerr's fame skyrocketed when she revealed that she was engaged to Hollywood star Orlando Bloom, making them Hollywood's most beautiful couple by far.
Although their marriage would eventually fail, Kerr's business that she set up during this time would go on to be a huge success.
Kerr founded KORA Organics in 2009 which primarily focusses on the development of skincare products.
Headquartered in Los Angeles the company was consistently generating over $10million in annual sales before the global pandemic hit.
In 2017, the supermodel married Snapchat Founder Evan Spiegel making them one of the richest entrepreneur young couples in the world. Their children are going to be serial entrepreneurs for sure.
Former Swimsuit Model Heidi Klum Is A Business Guru
Swimsuit model Heidi Klum rose to fame in the early 90s after winning a modelling competition in her native Germany which had over 25,000 applicants.
She quickly became one of the most famous Victoria's Secret Models during the 2000s known for her obvious beauty but also her bubbly personality.
Not satisfied with her success as one of the world's most famous models, Klum is somewhat of a workaholic as she dedicates her time between the numerous ventures that she is involved in.
With a resume that any actress would be proud of, including appearances in Zoolander, Desperate Housewives and How I Met Your Mother, Klum is also a judge on the insanely popular America's Got Talent where millions of Americans have been able to see another side of the former lingerie model.
In addition to her media commitments the mother of four also manages a number of product lines including two fragrances, anti-aging skin care products, makeup, jewellery, two lines of maternity wear and her own line of fashionable clothing.
It's fair to say she is a busy woman.
Claudia Schiffer Started A Restaurant Chain With Other Supermodels
At the height of her fame during the 90s, Claudia Schiffer was part of the emergence of a new breed of supermodels that were captivating the fashion industry.
Claudia Schiffer, Naomi Campbell, Elle Macpherson and Christy Turlington were household names at this time. Looking to capitalise on their fame the four embarked on a business venture that looked set to become as lucrative as their modelling careers.
In 1995, the foursome became joint owners of a new chain of restaurants branded the Fashion Cafe.
Located in New York's Rockerfeller Center the new venture was a big deal at the time as it looked set to be "the place to be" and full of A-listers on a daily basis.
However just five years after opening disaster struck as the co-owners Francesco and Tommaso Buti were arrested for fraud, bankruptcy and money laundering. Ouch!
Needless to say the supermodels lost on their investment but had learnt a harsh lesson in the world of business.
Tyra Banks Made America's Top Model What It Is Today
During the 90s not only was Tyra Banks setting the fashion industry alight but the Californian born model also featured as Will Smith's love interest in one of the most popular sitcoms running at the time, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.
Like so many high profile models she made a succesful transition to the entertainment industry but it was until 2003 where she would transform her career.
Under her production company, Bankable, the star developed one of the highest rated prime time shows of all time, America's Next Top Model. After a brief hiatus in 2015 the show has been running continuously since 2003 such is the popularity of the competition which Banks has fronted for all 24 series.
The franchise has been licensed to over 170 outlets worldwide and has 17 versions in different countries (Heidi Klum presents the German version of the show). It's impact on the modelling industry has been revolutionary whilst at the same time it has also been very lucrative for the networks, consistently bringing in millions of viewers for a very niche programme.
Iman Is The Founder And CEO Of Iman Cosmetics
Somali born Iman (Zara Mohamed Abdulmajid) set the fashion world alight during the 1980s with her tall, slender stature that was unique to her. Versace, Calvin Klein and all the high profile fashion labels would clamour over each other for her services.
Her profile erupted when in 1992 when she appeared as an Egyptian Queen in Michael Jackson's music video for "Remember The Time". It was during this period that Iman retired from modelling after spending 20 succesful years in the industry.
After retiring, the supermodel started her own cosmetics company in 1994 where wanted to address the lack of availability of beauty products for women of all skin tones.
It was a problem that the then 34-year-old had during her twenties and felt that it had never been addressed.
After being rejected by a number of brands over fears of lack of demand, Iman Cosmetics was an instant success and to this day makes over $5million in annual revenue.
Kathy Ireland Is Worth Over $400m
Californian born Kathy Ireland was one of Sports Illustrated's favourite supermodels appearing over 13 times during the 1980s, a record she still holds to this day. Although she loved her modelling career the mother of three had other ambitions than just being in front of the camera.
Even though the Sports Illustrated photoshoots made her a household name, Ireland is best known today for her brand that she founded in 1993, Kathy Ireland Worldwide.
The brand sells a wide range of items including a clothing line for babies, jewellery, home office furniture, vacation deals, wedding locations, greeting cards, gardening supplies, hair extensions and even music label. I told you it was a wide range.
With a little advice from her mentor, Warren Buffet (world's greatest investor), Ireland took the company from selling just over $10million in 2004 to turning over $2billion annually by 2012.
She's worth about $420 million and is the model (pardon the pun) for women who want to succeed in business.
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Don't Judge A Book By Its Cover
It's very easy to underestimate people who primarily use their looks to get ahead. However, as we have seen those who able market themselves go on to bigger and better things.
In a competitive landscape use whatever tools are available to you in order to get noticed. When you start to achieve success more and more opportunities will be available to you.
Capitalising on those opportunities can transform your life as many of these supermodels have done.
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Established in 2004, LE GUN is an art collective ?consisting of five artist illustrators (Bill Bragg, Chris Bianchi, Neal Fox, Robert Rubbish, and Steph von Reiswitz) and two designers (Alex Wright and Matt Appleton) who met as graduates at London's Royal College of Arts.
As well as being the producers of their cult self-titled magazine, the group is internationally recognised for their enigmatic installations, design projects and art shows. The particular style they developed, in which the sum is greater than the parts, is what makes LE GUN's group aesthetic so distinctive.
After a hiatus exhibiting their 3D immersive drawings at shows such as Memory Palace at the Victoria & Albert Museum, Paths to Utopia at Somerset House, and at galleries around the world from Brussels to Beijing, LE GUN are returning with a new publication: LE GUN 6.


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Al Qaeda linked to more than 250 West African attacks in 2016
By Caleb Weiss | January 7, 2017 | [email protected] | @Weissenberg7
According to data compiled by FDD's Long War Journal, al Qaeda and its many allies and affiliates launched at least 257 attacks in Mali and the wider West Africa region in 2016, nearly a staggering 150 percent uptick from the group's 106 assaults in the 2015 calendar year.
The number is the combination of attacks claimed by, or attributed to, al Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb (AQIM), AQIM's Katibat Murabitoon, Ansar Dine (a front group for AQIM), and two battalions of Ansar Dine, named Katibat Macina and Katibat Khalid bin Walid (also referred to as "Ansar Dine South of the River"). Aside from Mali, assaults in nearby Burkina Faso, Niger and the Ivory Coast were included in the Long War Journal's figures.
Of the 257 attacks, 93 came as a result of improvised explosive devices. Another 27 were from mortar or rocket barrages aimed at French, Malian, or UN military bases in northern Mali. There were 11 kidnappings, with nine occurring in Mali and one each in Burkina Faso and Niger. Six were suicide bombings. The remaining 120 attacks were a variation of assaults, ambushes, or assassinations.
The northern region of Kidal continued to be the most volatile region of Mali, with 88 attacks occurring with the region. Timbuktu reported at least 57 assaults, while Gao was relatively less volatile with just 41 attacks. In the southern half of the country, there were at least 51 attacks. The final 20 occurred in Burkina Faso, Niger, Ivory Coast, with just one in Algeria.
Surprisingly, only 14 percent of al Qaeda's claimed attacks (37) were directed at civilians. Rather, Malian security forces (military, national guard, gendarmerie, and police) were the prime target for jihadists, with those security forces being the target in 84 instances. The UN's forces were targeted 75 times, second-most frequently. Another 35 were directed at French forces. Tuareg forces were targeted at least six times. The last 20 was the aforementioned number in neighboring countries.
Ansar Dine claimed responsibility for 84 total attacks while AQIM claimed 21. Three separate attacks, two in Burkina Faso and one in Niger, have been claimed by the Islamic State in the Greater Sahara. Additionally, a group calling itself Ansaroul Islam, claimed an assault on a Burkinabe military post in northern Burkina Faso on Dec. 16.
Ansaroul Islam is allegedly led by an ally of Amadou Kouffa, the leader of Ansar Dine's Katibat Macina and is possibly a Burkinabe branch of the jihadist group, according to risk consultancy firm Menastream.
Every region of Mali saw an uptick in al Qaeda-linked violence, including the southern half of the country which is generally regarded as the "safer" side of Mali. The Malian military was also targeted more than any other faction, which is a significant increase from 2015. However, this is to be expected as the Malian security forces take more responsibility.
The large number of attacks also represents a resurgent al Qaeda-led insurgency in northern Mali, which has been able to penetrate into southern Mali with greater frequency than in previous years. Ansar Dine and its branches appear to have regrouped in the face of the French-led counterterrorism mission, while the reintegration of Al Murabitoon, led by Mokhtar Belmokhtar, into AQIM appears to have helped breathe new life into the regional al Qaeda branch.
Ansar Dine's ethnic Fulani branch, Katibat Macina (also known as the Macina Liberation Front), has enabled the jihadist group to tap into local ties and connections in southern Mali which has made assaults easier there. Additionally, since the Fula ethnic group is one of the largest in West Africa, this could help in transnational recruitment of Fulani fighters. If it is confirmed that the Burkinabe group Ansaroul Islam, which is predominately Fulani, is connected to Ansar Dine this could be the culmination of that possibility.
Despite a French-led counterterrorism mission and a United Nations peacekeeping force, Al Qaeda still retains the ability to operate openly in Mali. And unlike previous years, Al Qaeda has been able to strike throughout West Africa. The attack frequency and scale is expected to continue in 2017. Since the UN mandate began in 2013, more than 80 peacekeepers and six other employees have been killed in Mali, making it the deadliest UN peacekeeping force in the world.
Caleb Weiss is a contributor to FDD's Long War Journal.
Tags: Ansaourl Islam, Ansar Dine, AQIM, Burkina Faso, Islamic State Greater Sahara, Ivory Coast, Mali, Murabitoon, Niger


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    private $idExamenCervicoVaginal;

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Q: Splitting one csv file according to different headers I have a csv file with content in 3 different headers.
Ex:
Name,city,email----file 1-need to create separate csv file with content
aaa,ccc,eee@e
bbb,ddd,eee@e

-blank lines

Name,group,status----file 2-need to create separate csv file with content
aaa,xyz,active
aaa,abc,active
bbb,abc,active
ccc,xyz,active

Name,fullname,org----file 3-need to create separate csv file with content
aaa,aaaxc,ghj
xxx,fguh,dguyfgu

How I can split this csv into different 3 csv files with different headers by using PowerShell?
I tried by giving the row numbers to split but the content will be different in different files

A:   $content =   Get-Content "your File" -Raw
  $nl = [System.Environment]::NewLine
  $parts = $content -split ("$nl$nl")
  $parts | % -BEGIN { $i=0} -PROCESS { $_ |  out-file "file_$($i++)).csv" -Append}

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War of the Rebellion: Serial 029 Page 0060 KY.,MID. AND E.TENN.,N.ALA.,AND SW.VA. Chapter XXXII.
Huhn, of the One hundred and eighth, and sent word to him to follow me as reserve, and take position on a place to the left of our regimental camp, but by mistake the order was not communicated verbally, so he took position on the extreme right, and soon was in close contact with the rebels. The position he took was good, but I could not thereby accomplish my intention of charging the enemy at the point of the bayonet. By this time the two other regiments of infantry (One hundred and sixth Ohio and One hundred and fourth Illinois) formed in line, and the action began to become very lively. The enemy opened his batteries, throwing a great mass of shells and canister. Our artillery took position on the left of our line, and opened on the enemy. Soon the line of skirmishers, which protected our left, fell back behind the artillery, by which movement the artillery was exposed and soon disabled. My battalion held its position firmly for about one hour, when the commander of the brigade waved a white handkerchief and surrendered. Our left wing broke, and I came pretty near being outflanked. I now changed front toward our right, from which direction the enemy came rushing in on the Hartsville road. Under a heavy fire, the enemy demanded my surrender, which I denied; but soon I was compelled to fall back to a small creek, on the right of the Hartsville road, where I made another stand. By this time the enemy had full possession of our camps, Colonel Moore having surrendered before I knew anything about it. The position I held on the creek above mentioned I soon found totally surrounded by the enemy. Here I was demanded the second time to surrender, and, seeing that I could not accomplish anything with the small force which was left to me, I finally consented to the demand.
Captain, Comdg. One hundred and eighth Regiment Ohio Vol. Infty.
No. 12. Report of Captain Joseph Good, One hundred and eighth Ohio Infantry.


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Ludwig von Beethoven / Ludwig von Beethoven
Laurence Lesse /paik, Haesun
Complete Music for Cello & Piano
Type CD+DVD video
Label Bridge
Catalog number BRIDG 9329
Release date 20 August 2010
Physical (CD+DVD video)
Twelve Variations On a Theme from Handel's Oratorio 'Judas Maccabeus', WoO 45
Twelve Variations On the Theme 'Ein Madchen oder Weibchen' from Mozart's Opera 'The Magic Flute', Op. 66
Seven Variations in E-Flat Major On the Theme 'Bei Mannern welch Liebe Fuhlen' from Mozart's Opera 'The Magic Flute', WoO 46
Sonata No. 1 in F Major for Cello and Piano, Op. 5, No. 1: I. Adagio sostenuto
Sonata No. 1 in F Major for Cello and Piano, Op. 5, No. 1: II. Allegro
Sonata No. 1 in F Major for Cello and Piano, Op. 5, No. 1: III. Rondo. Allegro vivace
Sonata No. 2 in G Minor for Cello and Piano, Op. 5, No. 2: I. Adagio sostenuto e espressivo
Sonata No. 2 in G Minor for Cello and Piano, Op. 5, No. 2: II. Allegro molto piu tosto presto
Sonata No. 2 in G Minor for Cello and Piano, Op. 5, No. 2: III. Rondo. Allegro
Sonata No. 3 in A Major for Cello and Piano, Op. 69: I. Allegro ma non tanto
Sonata No. 3 in A Major for Cello and Piano, Op. 69: II. Scherzo. Allegro molto
Sonata No. 3 in A Major for Cello and Piano, Op. 69: III. Adagio cantabile
Sonata No. 3 in A Major for Cello and Piano, Op. 69: IV. Allegro vivace
Sonata for Cello and Piano No. 4 in C Major, Op. 102, No. 1: I. Andante
Sonata for Cello and Piano No. 4 in C Major, Op. 102, No. 1: II. Allegro vivace
Sonata for Cello and Piano No. 4 in C Major, Op. 102, No. 1: III. Adagio - Tempo d'andante
Sonata for Cello and Piano No. 4 in C Major, Op. 102, No. 1: IV. Allegro vivace
Sonata for Cello and Piano No. 5 in D Major, Op. 102, No. 2: I. Allegro con brio
Sonata for Cello and Piano No. 5 in D Major, Op. 102, No. 2: II. Adagio con molto sentimento d'affetto
Sonata for Cello and Piano No. 5 in D Major, Op. 102, No. 2: III. Allegro - Allegro fugato
Ludwig van Beethoven (composer)More information


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Alzheimer's drugs hurt brain?
Drugs being investigated for Alzheimer's disease may be causing further neural degeneration and cell death, calling for a change in the way Alzheimer's medications are developed, according to results published in this week's Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. β-amyloidImage: Wikimedia commons, Boku wa Kage This finding "would result in a paradigm shift" in the understanding of the molecular mechanism underlying Alzheimer's disease, said linkurl:Brigita Urbanc,;http://www.phys
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Drugs being investigated for Alzheimer's disease may be causing further neural degeneration and cell death, calling for a change in the way Alzheimer's medications are developed, according to results published in this week's Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
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This finding "would result in a paradigm shift" in the understanding of the molecular mechanism underlying Alzheimer's disease, said linkurl:Brigita Urbanc,;http://www.physics.drexel.edu/~brigita/ professor of biophysics at Drexel University, who was not involved in this study, in an email to The Scientist. Alzheimer's and other neurodegenerative diseases are thought to be caused by amyloids composed of misfolded beta peptides. The accumulation of these can result in the creation of amyloid plaques in the brain, causing cell death. Higher levels of amyloid beta peptides lead to "earlier onset or more severe systems of Alzheimer's disease" said Urbanc, and are believed to be the primary cause...


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Now that a majority of the country believes the election was fraudulent and the Supreme Court has completely abdicated its authority now the next obstacle in front of President Trump is here.
And, as always, it comes from his complicit Secretary of State who undermines Trump with his every move to turn the State, Defense and Intelligence apparatuses of the U.S. against Russia.
Pompeo goes on Mark Levin's show, whose ratings are through the roof right now, to tell all the slavering normie-conservatives that it was definitely the Russians who hacked our government.
Without offering any evidence or specifics, Pompeo said Russia was "pretty clearly" behind the cyberattack during an appearance on the conservative talk radio Mark Levin Show.
"I can't say much more, as we're still unpacking precisely what it is, and I'm sure some of it will remain classified. But suffice it to say there was a significant effort to use a piece of third-party software to essentially embed code inside of U.S. government systems and it now appears systems of private companies and companies and governments across the world as well," Pompeo explained.
Notice how there is no evidence given, just the typical intelligence agency, "believe me" line, which is your first clue that whoever it was behind this attack the one group who was definitely NOT behind it was the Russians.
This cyber attack on the U.S. government was perfectly timed with the Electoral College submitting its votes to the Congress and Joe Biden claiming he's president-elect.
The reason why the release of this 'attack' on our government was perfectly timed is because it is a distraction from the growing unrest over the Democrats' having stolen the election and cowering the courts into irrelevance.
This is classic CIA-level misdirection from what was more likely a Chinese or, dare I say it, homegrown operation for the very purpose of blaming the Russians to tamp down the anger and confuse the MAGA crowd.
And it resurrects the ghost of RussiaGate for the libs by putting Trump in a Catch-22.
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Warren Butler to Recast High Sierra Grill as Aviation-Themed 'Flightline' Restaurant
Warren Butler has purchased the High Sierra restaurant near the Santa Barbara Airport and intends to transform the eatery into a airplane-themed experience.
He hopes to open the Flightline restaurant, in the longtime home of the former Elephant Bar, in the first quarter of 2018.
"I always thought this would be a great place for an aviation-themed restaurant," Butler said of the location at 521 Firestone Road, on the north side of the airport off Hollister Avenue. "And it's not only going to be about aviation. It's going to be about the history of the airport."
Butler has partnered with Montecito resident John Blankenship, a former U.S. Navy pilot who started the Pierre Claeyssens Veterans Foundation, to deck out the new restaurant with planes, photograms, helmets, masks and a variety of military plane memorabilia.
Butler owns the Butler Events Center in Old Town Goleta and Marketing Express, and said he plans to pull away from those businesses to focus exclusively on the new restaurant.
Butler said he started his own restaurant at the age of 22, and has managed eateries such as Wolfgang Puck, Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. and Morton's Steakhouse.
He used to own the Stateside Cafe in Santa Barbara and the Marmalade Cafe at La Cumbre Plaza.
Warren Butler has partnered with John Blankenship to decorate the Flightline restaurant with military plane memorabilia. (Contributed photo)
Butler said he loves the restaurant because, "it's like hosting a party every night for your friends."
The Firestone Road restaurant will stay open during the renovation, Butler said.
The plan is to transform the location one room at a time.
On the inside, he plans to replace every piece of the current ski resort-like mountain theme with airport-inspired items. The TVs will feature stories about airplanes, and slideshows. He'll also sell hats and T-shirts at a gift shop.
"People want to take something from Santa Barbara home," Butler said.
Warren Butler plans to decorate the aviation-themed restaurant with planes, helmets and other airplane memorabilia. (Contributed photo)
His theme for the restaurant will be a play on the old airplane mantra, "Come Fly With Us." Instead, the restaurant's slogan will be "Come Dine With Us."
Butler said he will also work to improve the consistency of the food quality and provide the best drinks in town, on par with Joe's Cafe, The Tee-Off and Harry's Plaza.
"People like a good drink," he said. "They don't like a corporate pour."
Butler said he'll give gift cards out to anyone who has a bad dining experience and that, "one way or another, people are going to have a great time."
If people are interested in helping him develop and execute the airport theme, he said, he's happy to talk to potential partners.
"I am gonna put all my attention into this," he said.
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Menstrual Cycles' Effects on Athletic Performance Debatable
2nd Sep 2015
It is one of the great debates regarding female athletes, and yet it is one issue few people are willing to discuss in public. It is the question of whether a female athlete's menstrual cycle can affect – read hinder – her ability to compete at an optimal level depending on the time of the month.
Even if she knows related symptoms had a negative effect on her performance, perhaps in the form of headaches, joint and muscle pain, and/or low energy, how can a girl or woman athlete ever admit that in public without being accused of making excuses?
"It's personal to every athlete, and by no means should it ever be used as an excuse, but, at the same time, it does have an effect," says former British tennis player Anne Keovathong, quoted in a July 2015 medicalnewstoday.com article. Keovathong suffered knee injuries during her playing career, a fact she believes was related to her menstruation.
Research on the menstrual cycle's effect on performance in endurance events, such as distance running, has for the most part been inconclusive, as Runner's World reported in February. "One key point: it's not just about the period itself – hormone levels vary throughout the cycle, with effects on various things like temperature regulation," the article pointed out.
For a series of experiments conducted several years ago in Europe involving female rowers, to include competitive athletes and recreational rowers who treated the sport as a hobby. All of the study's participants were tested several times during the month to account for their regular monthly changes in estrogen levels.
Using a computerized rowing machine, the women's heart rates, oxygen consumption, power output, blood lactate levels and other measures of endurance, strength and general fitness were measured, according to the New York Times. The measurements showed little change, if any at all, regardless of where each woman was in her menstrual cycle. "She could row just as long and powerfully whether her estrogen levels were high, low or in between; whether she used contraceptives; and whether she was an experienced, competitive athlete or a rowing duffer," the Times report said.
Other findings, as mentioned in an abstract from the National Center for Biotechnology Information and the U.S. National Library of Medicine, suggest that a woman's menstrual cycle might have an effect when it comes to prolonged exercise performance in hot conditions. During the mid-luteal phase of the menstrual cycle, when body temperature is elevated, a decrease in exercise time to a measured point of exhaustion is revealed. Therefore, it was concluded, the mid-luteal phase, with its raised body temperature and potentially increased cardiovascular strain, could negatively affect prolonged exercise performance.
There is anecdotal evidence that elite female athletes have been affected by their menstrual cycles during times of peak competition. One recent occurrence involved British tennis pro Heather Watson, who, after being upset in the first round of the Australian Open, attributed her substandard play to "girl things" – dizziness, nausea and fatigue.
Of particular interest is the fascinating case of renowned marathoner Paula Radcliffe, who in 2003 smashed the women's marathon world record (which no woman has come close to beating since) on the first day of her period. Radcliffe ran through the last third of the race – about eight or nine miles – with a significant stomach cramp. "I broke the world record, so it (menstruation) can't be that much of a hindrance," Radcliffe told the BBC, according to medicalnewstoday.com.
Watson and Radhttp://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/297154.phpcliffe aren't alone. Martina Navratilova, at one time the world's No. 1 women's tennis player, admitted that her play during matches was at times affected by her menstrual cycles. There's more. About 85 percent of all women, according to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, experience at least one symptom of premenstrual syndrome (PMS) as part of their monthly cycle, with emotional and behavioral factors in play alongside the physical symptoms.
There is no myth here. Even in team play, the timing of menstrual cycles is a factor in developing game plans, something the British Olympic hockey team has done. "It's something we didn't want to take chances on," British coach Ben Rosenblatt said, according to medicalnewstoday.com. "You get to the final of an Olympics, you want to control every aspect of your performance."
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Are you a local business owner looking to amp your customer interaction? Well, look no farther than social media.
While that may seem too easy to be true, there's really a lot of power in social interactions on the internet. But won't that disconnect you from your customers, since you're well, local? Actually, no, it won't.
Social media provides a great place for you interact with customers besides in person. It's great for marketing your company and services while keeping a conversation going.
Local social media marketing is a great strategy for success. Look around and you'll probably see that other local companies do it too.
So how can you use social media to market your business locally? Here are seven tips for doing just that.
There are many social media platforms for you to choose from. So how do you know which one(s) to use?
While Facebook may seem the obvious go-to, it may not be the best option for you.
How so? Well, using Facebook for your business would be pointless if your locals don't use that platform.
Ask your local customers which social media platforms they use on a regular basis. Maybe it's Facebook, maybe it's not. Twitter, Instagram, or something else may be a better option.
Go with the platform(s) that will provide you with the most interaction possible. You want to be where your audience is. If you're not, you won't reach them.
Whether you use comment cards, a survey, or an email blast, reach out to your customers, then determine where to set up your company's social media presence.
It's hard to use something to your advantage if you don't know how to use it in the first place. And by using social media, we don't just mean posting when you feel like it.
Learn how to set up a company page, then learn how that platform specifically works.
What kind of posts do people like to see? What makes them share? How can you grab their attention?
Make sure you know how to get your post seen, especially by your target audience. Each social media platform will have its own rules and aids for marketing, so make sure you know them inside and out. The better you know them, the better you can use them to your advantage.
More from Digital Media Thoughts: What Are Twitter Impressions and Why Are They a Vital Metric?
Local business owners can really help customers connect with them by telling the company's story. And we don't mean one post that tells the company's history.
Tell your story as you interact with your customers.
Talk about your grand opening, anniversaries, milestones, and more. Are you moving? Talk about it.
Opening a new location? Great! Make sure the locals know.
As you share your story, your customers will come to know you, which will enhance their trust in your company. Allow them to take part in your story by throwing celebrations and asking for memories. Let them add their side of the story.
To make the most of your social media outlet(s), you must interact with your customers on a consistent basis. That doesn't mean you have to post every hour or even every day, but it does mean you have to post regularly.
Have a plan, don't just post at random. Make sure you stick to somewhat of a schedule, or you may end up accidentally forgetting to post for a while.
Sites like Hootsuite allow you to schedule your posts. This is a great option if you have several posts in mind but need to spread them out without forgetting to share them.
Your responses should be consistent, too. Make sure you're regularly checking for customer interaction and that you interact right back. Try to answer any questions or comments within a day or two.
Don't forget to keep all your interactions professional, no matter how your customers act online.
Go for genuine interaction. Don't be so focused on getting content out there that you forget to be genuine.
Everything you post on social media should be engaging, not boring. Boring won't encourage your customers to do anything, except maybe scroll right on by.
Make sure your content is interesting to locals specifically. You want them to share it, so speak directly to them, their needs, and their interests.
Let them see through your company a little bit. Allow for peeks at the goings-on of your company behind the scenes. If you're thinking of opening a new location, ask them if they want it.
Using images is a great way to enhance your content. Multimedia is much more eye-catching than plain old words.
Social media is a great outlet for getting the word out about events. Use it to complement your local physical marketing content!
People love contests and giveaways, so don't be afraid to use them. Involve your social media pages by selecting winners there, or requiring people to share in order to get an entry.
In your physical advertising, direct people to your social media site(s) to get them interacting.
There's a good chance that your social media platform of choice has an ad program built in, so use it to your advantage.
Both Twitter and Facebook offer ads programs that you can customize. Choose your budget, audience, location, whatever. Make it work for you.
Don't forget to include a call to action in your ads. Don't just tell people about something. Get them to do something, like following a link.
In your ads, specifically target the people you're wanting to reach. This will enhance your regular local marketing, and help spread the word about your company.
The best local social media marketing will keep your customers involved and help them feel that you really care. Your social media channels are a great way to converse with locals and keep them interested in your business.
Social media shouldn't replace your local marketing; it should add to it. Use both to maximize your interaction with customers.
There are countless ways social media can benefit your marketing strategy. Keep these seven tips in mind and you'll be well on your way to using social media to your advantage.
If you have questions or comments on this article, or about using social media in your marketing, visit our site to contact us today. We'd love to hear from you!


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Portugal seizes Isabel dos Santos' bank accounts
Portugal is the latest to take action against Africa's richest woman, Isabel dos Santos, seizing dozens of her bank accounts.
By Douglas Dalby
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Isabel dos Santos and Sindika Dokolo at a gala in France in 2015.
Portugal has ordered the seizure of dozens of bank accounts belonging to Isabel dos Santos, the billionaire businesswoman currently under investigation for fraud in her native Angola.
Last week during a state visit by Germany's Angela Merkel, Angolan President Joao Lourenco said his government was fighting to recover assets taken illegally from the country and had sought overseas assistance.
On Tuesday, Portugal acted on this appeal.
"The public prosecutor's office requested the seizure of bank accounts as part of a request for international judicial cooperation by the Angolan authorities," a spokeswoman for the Portuguese prosecutor's office announced, according to local media reports.
Accounts linked to dos Santos' husband, Congolese businessman and art dealer Sindika Dokolo, were also seized.
Dos Santos was at the center of Luanda Leaks, the International Consortium of Investigative Journalist's investigation into how a corrupt elite siphoned billions of dollars from one of the world's poorest countries.
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Over the past few weeks, the beleaguered billionaire has sold significant assets in Portugal, including a majority stake in the publicly listed electrical engineering company, Efacec, and a controlling share in Eurobic, a bank under investigation by Portuguese regulators.
The businesswoman, who is believed to be living in London, retains significant shareholdings in other Portuguese companies and owns several properties there.
Following last month's publication of Luanda Leaks, Angola charged the eldest daughter of former Angolan president José Eduardo dos Santos with embezzlement, alleging fraud during her tenure as head of the state oil giant, Sonangol.
Dos Santos was appointed head of Sonangol near the end of her father's 38 years in power. Prosecutors are probing the transfer of tens of millions of dollars from Sonangol to a Dubai company controlled by one of her close associates on the day dos Santos was sacked as chief of the oil company.
Aside from these criminal charges, Angola has also initiated a civil action to recover an estimated $1.1 billion it claims dos Santos and her associates stole from state coffers.
Angola froze her bank accounts in that country a few days prior to the publication of Luanda Leaks, following detailed questions from ICIJ.
The Luanda Leaks investigation unveiled a web of more than 400 companies and subsidiaries in 41 countries linked to dos Santos or her husband, Sindika Dokolo, including 94 in secrecy jurisdictions such as Malta, Mauritius and Hong Kong.
It also detailed how hundreds of millions of dollars in loans and contracts were directed to dos Santos' companies.
She has denied any wrongdoing, labelling the investigation a government-contrived "witch hunt" designed to destroy her reputation and deflect from Angola's current economic problems.
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UA College of Medicine Founding Dean Merlin K. 'Monte' DuVal Dies at 84
<b>Merlin K. Monte DuVal, MD, </b>founding dean of The University of Arizona College of Medicine, former surgeon, federal official and health-care advocate, died suddenly Tuesday, Dec. 5. He was 84.
Merlin K. "Monte" DuVal, MD, founding dean of The University of Arizona College of Medicine, former surgeon, federal official and health-care advocate, died suddenly Tuesday, Dec. 5. He was 84.
Dr. DuVal arrived in Tucson in January 1964 as founding dean of The University of Arizona College of Medicine. Charged with the task of establishing Arizona's first MD-degree granting college, he began efforts to raise funds, design the original facility and recruit founding faculty members. Originally called the Arizona Medical Center, the facility was to include the College of Medicine, which admitted its first class in fall 1967, and The University of Arizona Teaching Hospital, now University Medical Center, which opened to patients in 1971.
In 1971, the year the UA College of Medicine graduated its first class, Dr. DuVal was nominated to be assistant secretary for health in the U.S. Department of Health, Education and Welfare. During his tenure in Washington, from 1971-1973, he was the first federal official to warn the public formally about the dangers of smoking.
In 1973, Dr. DuVal returned to the UA, where he served as acting dean of the College of Medicine until 1974 and vice president for health sciences until 1979.
Dr. DuVal graduated from Dartmouth Medical School in 1944 and completed his medical degree at Cornell University Medical College in 1946. Following service in the U.S. Navy, he completed an internship at Roosevelt Hospital in New York. A residency at the Bronx Veterans Administration Hospital under Allen Whipple, MD, a pioneer in pancreatic surgery, stimulated Dr. DuVal's interest in pancreatic surgery; after joining the surgery faculty at State University of New York in Brooklyn in 1954, he developed an innovative surgical procedure for treating patients with chronic pancreatitis.
Dr. DuVal was recruited to the University of Oklahoma School of Medicine in 1957 as one of its first full-time faculty members. There he was a professor of surgery and served as assistant director of the University of Oklahoma Medical Center until 1963.
Following his years with the UA, Dr. DuVal was president and chief executive officer of the National Center for Health Education in San Francisco from 1979 to 1982; president and CEO of Associated Hospital Systems/American Healthcare Institute in Phoenix and Washington, D.C., from 1982 to 1988; and senior vice president for medical affairs at Samaritan Health Services in Phoenix from 1988 until his retirement in 1990.
Active in his retirement, Dr. DuVal urged the establishment a medical school in downtown Phoenix. The UA College of Medicine-Phoenix, in collaboration with Arizona State University, opened in October 2006.
Over the course of his life, Dr. DuVal was recognized with nine honorary degrees and fellowships and numerous awards for scholarship and public and community service. At the UA, he was given the UA Bobcats Hall of Fame Award in 1978; the College of Pharmacy's Rufus A. Lyman Community Service Award in 1979; and the College of Medicine Dean's Award in 1987. In 1987, the Arizona Health Sciences Center auditorium was designated "Merlin K. DuVal Auditorium" in his honor. Plans were under way by UA faculty to nominate Dr. DuVal for an honorary doctorate.
A memorial service is being planned. In lieu of flowers, the family has established a fund to benefit Med-Start, a UA College of Medicine program established by Dr. DuVal that encourages ethnic minorities, disadvantaged, rural and non-traditional students to pursue careers in the health professions. Checks may be made out to the UA Foundation/Med-Start, College of Medicine Development Office, PO Box 245018, Tucson AZ 85724-5018.


Search Engine Optimization To Rank#1 Brings You A Bad ROI. See How.
The marketing dream which every marketer has is to get the top ranking. It is understood that ranking #1 is the success for you.
Anyway, who does not want the top rank? Thousands of thousands visitors every month is what everyone wants. But the ultimate end which looks like as if nothing is beyond it could bring the unexpected sourness in terms of return on investment (ROI).
And now that you are confronting to the fact that whole of your time, investment, and your resources that you have invested to gain the top ranking is in vain! This is not fair though, but we will see how #1 ranking could destroy your ROI and what else to look for!
Securing the top rank on the Google is a pipeline dream and it takes way too much more than just good content and user-experience.
And for your pipeline dream you need to understand what it takes to reach top.
It can be said that you need links and content are the basic of the things to climb up the rankings. The reasons are apparent. You have to deliver the content which users are seeking and along with that the links will demonstrate how authoritative your site is. And it is clear that the more you will blog the more traffic will fall on your website and more blogging will bring more leads on your website.
And you will gain rankings as well.
But writing posts in bulk every day is a far cry when you have clients that are keeping their close eyes on you.
In terms of rankings, the data have revealed that you need to have thousands of links on your website and which are supposed to be unique. Moreover, the work will be accomplished when the links would be from high quality sites with high domain authority.
In short terms you would need thousands of external backlinks which are supposed to be from high-quality websites with high domain authority and from hundred of several different sources.
The chances are slim though.
One of the most attractive attributes of any website is its loading time. It is one significant attribute which does not need any research from user, if your website did not load in the least time the user is likely to return.
The stats do not lie. It has been seen that if any website takes time more than 1 second in loading, it is elusive of almost 40% of the traffic. And more if any website is taking more than 3 seconds, that website is losing the traffic by almost 80% which is least likely to return.
To gain top ranking you would have to lose all the things that are making it slower and do not forget that you need links as well!
Google is updating the algorithms over 500 times every year. And it has everything to do with the ranking. The algorithms are changing the ranking scheme every now and then.
Now, do you have any point in investing hundreds of dollars for everything which could contribute to the ranking and then by the time you see things start materializing for, the way of ranking has just changed! This is a wrong approach and the one thing with which you will find very tough to keep up. However, this is not the worst that could happen! The link after some time could be obsolete, nothing you can do about it!
Everything that you have invested on it is in vain!
But this is not the end as there are things that you can do!
Alter your focus and start to pay attention to the leads, conversions, and sales. That is what you should strive for.Your customers drive your business not the top ranking. You should focus on how you can convert the traffic in terms of deals and that is where you would gain the profit.
Consider a situation when you drove 10000 visits, traffic must look good, but what if they were from Reddit? Whole of that traffic goes in vain. And your conversion rate was zero and that traffic worth nothing!
You will find driving sales easier with the existing customers.
To get more leads you should opt for Facebook ads, they are often cheap. Facebook is a social network which has a wide range of users and the probability of getting a lead from Facebook is much more higher than being first ranked on the search engine result page.
The very first thing you need to understand is that the SERP (Search Engine Result Page) has way too many things rather than just organic results. You will PPC (Pay Per Click) and then trending new and what is in the news. After all these things organic results will be followed which would take a little late to grab the eye of the user.
So instead of going on for top ranks you should focus on how you can spread your business and reach the wider audience.
Achieving the top rank on the Google could be your dream but there are many things to do instead of pushing the resources that you have.
If you have invested in a TV advertisement then getting excited when you watch it over TV is useless, you did not pay for the advertisement to watch it, you paid for it to drive your sale and get the leads.
The same case is with top rank. You may invest too much in them but what is the point if you would not get the eventual results. So instead of going against all the odds which could drain out your money and time, focus on improving the website and focus on the business and how you can develop the leads and drive the sales!


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The location: "Haiti"
Q. What is it supposed to be on the show?
A. A view of the city of Port-au-Prince, Haiti.
Q. Where is it supposed to be on the show?
A. Haiti.
Q. When did we see it on the show?
A. In Episode 9 (of Season 2), "Resistance is Futile".
Sgt. Doakes is on the run, after being suspected of being the Bay Harbor Butcher. He phones LaGuerta from Haiti, where he has taken Dexter's slides, to have the blood on them analyzed.
We see the identical shot again in episode 11, "Left Turn Ahead", in a scene where LaGuerta has gone to Haiti herself, checking for evidence to clear Doakes. She phones Lundy to talk about it.
Q. What is it actually in real life?
A. A stock photo of Haiti - or so it would seem. But guess again.
Q. Where can I find it in real life?
A. In Rio de Janeiro, Brazil!
That's right, despite the caption on the screen clearly reading "Port au Prince, Haiti", it's actually a stock photo of Rio, not of Haiti.
Whoever was responsible for coming up with a stock photo of Haiti clearly bungled the simple job.
What's amazing is that they used the identical shot (complete with incorrect caption) a second time, in Episode 11, and yet no one in the Dexter production company recognized Rio, despite the photo containing a shot of the famous Sugar Loaf mountain.
Equally amazing is the fact that someone on the show seems to have edited the photo a little between episodes (as you can see when comparing the two shots at the top of this page), decreasing the color saturation and its yellow hue for the second showing. So they apparently caught the fact that the first photo was a little too yellow, but missed the fact that it was the completely wrong city, in the wrong country.
Here's a comparison.
This is Rio.
And this is the real Haiti:
( Normally, I don't point out technical goofs, but this is such a doozy that I couldn't resist. )
Q. How the heck did you figure out where it was?
A. I wish I could say that I caught this one, but since I only list actual filming locations, and this was clearly a stock photo, I didn't pay much attention to it.
But a fan, Thyago Miranda, brought it to my attention, and sent me several comparison photos of Rio to drive the point home. (Thanks, Thyago!)
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