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Q: Why is live-build failing to find this package? I am trying to use live-build to create a remix of ubuntu 12.04. My goal is a bootable liveusb that can install the base ubuntu system plus my custom packages. I am using live-build with the following config options:
 lb config --mode ubuntu --distribution precise --hostname livecd --username livecduser --archive-areas "main contrib" --binary-images iso-hybrid --architecture amd64 --debian-installer live

For some reason it fails with the following error:
Building dependency tree... Done
E: Unable to locate package console-common
P: Begin unmounting filesystems...

Strangely:
apt-cache search console-common
console-common - basic infrastructure for text console configuration

Anyone have thoughts or guidance on why this is failing?

A: You've only enabled the main and contrib areas, but the console-common package is provided by the Universe repository. Try --archive-areas "main universe contrib" instead.
$ apt-cache policy console-common
console-common:
  Installed: (none)
  Candidate: 0.7.85
  Version table:
     0.7.85 0
        500 http://nl.archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/ oneiric/universe amd64 Packages

A: Hi I had the same issue as you and the most that I find is to put directly the .deb downloading in ubuntu in the packages.chroot directory (if you have the 3.0 version) and if you need an other package for dependances do the same.


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Turkmenistan's president goes '80s action movie hero in new anti-ISIS propaganda film
Turkmenistan President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow's latest propaganda film, meant to intimidate Islamic State fighters, has him displaying his military prowess with mastery of firearms, throwing knives, and tactical command. (Image source: Chronicles of Turkmenistan screenshot)
Turkmenistan President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow has filmed an incredible anti-ISIS propaganda video, in which he straps on military gear, and demonstrates his proficiency with firearms, throwing knives, and military leadership while music from Arnold Schwarzenegger's 1985 action movie "Commando" plays in the background.
The video, created by Turkmenistan's state-run news agency Altyn Asyr Ykdysadyyeti, was meant as anti-ISIS propaganda effort. It was soon picked up by opposition news outlet Chronicles of Turkmenistan, and edited to make Berdiumuhamedow's display of machismo seem ridiculous.
The video began with a truck speeding down a dirt road. The scene then cuts to clips of Arnold Schwarzenegger's scene in "Commando" where he is gearing up for battle, finishing with Berdimuhamedow stepping down out of the driver's side of the truck. Berdimuhamedow is seen wearing commando gear, and sunglasses.
Awaiting him were what looked like regular soldiers eager to learn from their leader, but according to Eurasianet were in fact "the heads of the military, police, security services, prosecutor's office and customs service, among others."
Berdimuhamedow then demonstrated his mastery of firearms, utilizing both a rifle and a pistol with pinpoint accuracy at targets a short distance away. These displays of marksmanship received a round of applause from his admiring onlookers.
"Picking up one of the weapons presented to him, the head of state demonstrated the precision of his aim, which served as evidence of his high level of military preparedness," said the Chronicle of Turkmenistan in the video, according to Eurasianet's translation.
Turkmenistan's president then moved on to throwing knives, where he demonstrated his ability to peg his target with every throw, earning him even more applause.
"After that, the president demonstrated his mastery of target-shooting with a pistol," the agency said, "then demonstrated his skills in the artful handling of knives by precisely casting daggers at a distant target," continued the text.
The scene then cuts to Berdimuhamedow demonstrating his tactical skills, as he appears to command his troops over the radio. The video shows attack helicopters firming missiles, and teams of Humvees swooping in on a lone white truck as the president looks on through binoculars. After this, the scene cuts to Berdimuhamedow signing his range targets to even more applause.
This is not the first propaganda film made by Berdimuhamedow. In January, the Turkmen president visited workers at a factory, where he demonstrated his music prowess with a reportedly self-written song. Berdimuhamedow plays guitar and sings in the video, accompanied on backup vocals by... himself.
Turkmenistan is in Central Asia, and one of the most isolated states in the world, rivaled only by North Korea.
Burdimuhamedow was a former dentist, but became health minister during his predecessor Saparmurat Niyazov's presidency. According to the Guardian, Niyazov was known for his eccentric decrees, such as renaming days and months after himself and his mother. Schools and universities had mandatory classes to study the Ruhnama, Niyazov's book.
Additionally, all of his minsters were forced to complete a kilometer long "walk of health" in the blazing heat. Niyazov himself would not do the walk, but instead would take a helicopter to the finish line, where he greeted his ministers.
When Burdimuhamedow took over in 2006 after Niyazov's death, he dismantled much of the personality cult the former president had set up, and began to create his own. This included erecting a golden statue of himself that looks over the Turkmenistan capitol of Ashgabat, and the state-run media propaganda films seen above.
Burdimuhamedow reportedly has cameras following him wherever he goes, including into the gym where he donned a green tracksuit and underwent training with his ministers.

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You would have definitely heard of yoga, which is one of the hot favorites recreational activity. The Western world is gradually looking into the secrets of youth and health that ancient civilization of the East followed. The Indian civilization is one of the oldest and extremely rich in scientific applications not only in medicine but also in engineering, physics, mathematics, astrology and astronomy among others.
Yoga has four branches that cover the journey of any human being who wishes to attain oneness with the Universe and enlightenment. Walking on this path would also ensure that your body stays free of diseases and human weaknesses without any dependency on food and basic life-supporting comforts. Yoga not only diseases-proofs your body but also tunes your mind to find and understand the Eternal Truth.
Yoga can help fight any disease whatsoever that plagues human beings, even cancer. It is excellent for controlling and reversing anxiety. It is also exceptionally potent in treating depression. I am not giving you the asanas (postures) that are prescribed for controlling and treating anxiety and depression because I do not want you to try these exercises on your own. Do not be tempted to buy the much-advertised DVDs from the market unless you have learnt the postures from a guru.
The danger of initiating yoga on your own is that a mistake in getting the right posture might not only be useless, but also might harm you. Every asana is meant to touch, massage and coax into optimal functioning some organ or system in the body. No matter how clear is the DVD or instruction given in a book, you would not be able to see yourself performing the asana; nor would you be able to see whether you are doing it correctly or not. This is where a proficient yoga practitioner and teacher would be able to guide you. Once you learn the asanas correctly and you are confident about it, you can practice it at home alone without anyone's help.
Yoga when combined with meditation can be an exceptional tool to defuse anxiety and depression. It is also extremely beneficial for people who suffer from sleep disorders due to anxiety or depression. You can however, go for yoga without the meditations component and you would be profited nonetheless.


Rachel and Jack we married at the stunningly gorgeous Nonantum Resort right on the waterfront in Kennebunkport Maine.
I'm excited to show you Karen and Corey's wedding images. My favorite romantic images are at the marina, and my favorite editorial shot comes during the toasts - look for the shadow of the best man's hand toasting the couple in their reaction shot.
With a bride from the states, and a British groom, this wedding combined traditions of both countries. Look for the ice sculptures in the photo gallery.


Open-plan living area with lounge, fully fitted kitchen and dining area. Master bedroom with en-suite shower and W.C, twin bedroom and family bathroom with bath, shower and W.C. Outside BBQ area with furniture.
For more information or to book please fill out an enquiry form or call us on 01653 618735.
Open-plan living area with lounge, fully fitted kitchen and dining area. Master bedroom with en-suite shower and W.C, two twin bedrooms and family bathroom with bath, shower and W.C. Outside BBQ area with furniture and hot tub.


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Q: What's the difference between data section and aux region in perf_event_open()? I'm studying the Statistical Profiling Extension(SPE) for Armv8 recently. During data sampling and reading there is little documentation and I have a question that I can hardly understand.
There is a ring buffer to record sampled data which is called a ring buffer. A ring buffer is treated as two kinds:data section and aux region. According to the manual pages of linux,  'The AUX region allows mmap-ing a separate sample buffer for high-bandwidth data streams (separate from the main perf sample buffer)'.
Q1: How to understand 'high-bandwidth data streams'? What data or events may the data streams include? Is it hardware specified that what data is streamed into AUX buffer ? Does the member sample_type of perf_event_attr just indicate what data to store in data section?
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If I sample with arm_spe_0/store_filter=1/ at 1024 period, (.type =65;.config = 1<<34;.sample_period =1<<10,.wakeup_events=1), I can read and parse aux region at every interrupt. How could I read the corresponding sample in data section to the sample of aux region( both sample are collected at the same time exactly)

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Being awarded the project in late July we completed install in December of 2013. This client is a rapidly expanding consulting and expert services firm with locations all over the world. With the Emeryville location, also the headquarters, being the first of several projects in the United States. This project incorporated an equal number of workstations and private offices along with conference rooms, an IT office and file rooms. Being that this office is primarily accountants the workstations for the Emeryville office are more private than the standard for other locations. The finish palette was clean and bright with white laminate, silver paint accents and veneer wood tops to add a bit of warmth and contrast.


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Taxpayers vs. Bureaucrats, Part XXV
Posted in Bailout, Big Government, Bureaucracy, Bureaucrats, Taxpayer Ripoff, Uncategorized, tagged Bailouts, Big Government, Bureaucracy, Bureaucrats, Taxpayer Ripoff on May 20, 2010| 1 Comment »
TARP was awful and the GM-Chrysler bailout was terrible, but those wretched pieces of legislation would be surpassed by something even more reprehensible if politicians sign on to this terrible idea to bail out the bloated pension plans of state and local government bureaucrats. If this happens, I hope taxpayers respond with massive civil disobedience when it comes to paying taxes. Here is an excerpt from the Financial Times:
Illinois used to have a plan to pay off the gaping shortfall in the pension funds that pay retired teachers, university employees, state workers, judges and politicians, Dan Long recalls. Mr Long, director of the Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability, the non-partisan auditing arm of the Illinois state legislature, remembers that, back in 1994, the state laid out a proposal that would have paid off most of what was then a $17bn gap by 2011. …Illinois is the poster child of unfunded pensions in the US. But state retirement systems could become a national concern, new research shows. Joshua Rauh, associate professor of finance at the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University said that, without reform, some state pensions might run out within the decade. …if these funds exhaust their assets, the size of payments for the benefits they have promised will be too large to cover through taxes, putting pressure on the federal government for a bail-out that could potentially cost more than $1,000bn, he says. "It is more than a local problem," Mr Rauh said. "The federal government could be on the hook." Estimates put the unfunded liabilities at between $1,000bn and $3,000bn after years of states promising benefits but not contributing enough in both good times and bad to cover them. …States have begun reforms, with some lowering return expectations and raising employee contributions and retirement ages. Mr Rauh said such measures were cosmetic and states needed comprehensive, federally sponsored reform that would require closing the systems to new members, shifting state workers to Social Security and individual plans similar to those that are used by the private sector in order to obtain incentives to borrow to bridge the gaps.
Great Moments in Government-Run Healthcare
Posted in Big Government, England, Health Care, Health Reform, Obama, Uncategorized, United Kingdom, tagged England, Government-run healthcare, Health Care, Health Reform, Obamacare, United Kingdom on May 20, 2010| 8 Comments »
British healthcare is often criticized for long waiting lines and slovenly conditions, but that's just part of the story. Here's a frightening story about a women who actually got treated – and died as a result. To be fair, this presumably is a tragic exception and most people in the United Kingdom surely receive adequate care. That being said, how can medical professionals miss a six-inch handle stuck in someone's butt?!? Here's an excerpt from the Sun newspaper:
A young mum died after a series of blunders by doctors who failed to spot a six-inch long toilet brush handle embedded in her buttock, an inquest was told today. Cindy Corton, 35, was left with the bizarre injury after a drunken fall in a friend's bathroom in 2005 but "serious errors" by doctors then led to her death. It was two years before Cindy, who was in constant pain, was able to convince doctors that the thin serrated plastic handle was stuck in the flesh of her bottom. By then what should have been a routine procedure to remove it had become much more dangerous because the handle had become embedded in her pelvis. After two unsuccessful operations in 2007 the mother-of-one was in such agony that she agreed to undergo further surgery in June last year despite being told it could prove fatal. Cindy of Sleaford, Lincs, spent more than ten hours in surgery at Nottingham's Queens Medical Centre but died from massive blood loss. …Cindy's husband, a construction manager, is now taking legal action against United Lincolnshire Hospitals Trust. …He added: "Cindy got a very poor service from the NHS. I'm sure she would have got better treatment in foreign countries."
Will "Hauser's Law" Protect Us from Revenue-Hungry Politicians?
Posted in Big Government, Fiscal Policy, Government Spending, Laffer Curve, Leviathan, Taxation, Uncategorized, tagged Big Government, Government Spending, Laffer Curve, Leviathan, Taxation on May 20, 2010| 10 Comments »
David Ranson had a good column earlier this week in the Wall Street Journal explaining that federal tax revenues historically have hovered around 19 percent of gross domestic product, regardless whether tax rates are high or low. One reason for this relationship, as he explains, is that the Laffer Curve is a real-world constraint on class warfare tax policy. When politicians boost tax rates, that motivates taxpayers to earn and/or report less income to the IRS:
The feds assume a relationship between the economy and tax revenue that is divorced from reality. Six decades of history have established one far-reaching fact that needs to be built into fiscal calculations: Increases in federal tax rates, particularly if targeted at the higher brackets, produce no additional revenue. For politicians this is truly an inconvenient truth. …tax revenue has grown over the past eight decades along with the size of the economy. It illustrates the empirical relationship first introduced on this page 20 years ago by the Hoover Institution's W. Kurt Hauser—a close proportionality between revenue and GDP since World War II, despite big changes in marginal tax rates in both directions. "Hauser's Law," as I call this formula, reveals a kind of capacity ceiling for federal tax receipts at about 19% of GDP. …he tax base is not something that the government can kick around at will. It represents a living economic system that makes its own collective choices. In a tax code of 70,000 pages there are innumerable ways for high-income earners to seek out and use ambiguities and loopholes. The more they are incentivized to make an effort to game the system, the less the federal government will get to collect.
Several people have asked my opinion about the piece. I like the column, of course, but I'm not nearly so optimistic that 19 percent of GDP represents some sort of limit on the federal government's taxing power. There are many nations in Europe with tax burdens closer to 50 percent, for instance, so governments obviously have figured how to extract much higher shares of national output. Part of the difference is because America has a federal system, and state and local governments collect taxes of about 10 percent of GDP. That still leaves a significant gap in total tax collections, though, so the real question is why American politicians are not as proficient as their European cousins at confiscating money from the private sector?
One reason is that European countries have value-added taxes, which are a disturbingly efficient way of generating more revenue. So does this mean that "Hauser's Law" will protect us if politicians are too scared to impose a nationwide sales tax? That's certainly a necessary condition for restraining government, but probably not a sufficient condition. If you look at the table, which is excerpted from the OECD's annual Revenue Statistics publication, you can see that nations such as New Zealand and Denmark have figured out how to extract huge amounts of money using the personal and corporate income tax.
In some cases, tax rates are higher in other nations, but the main factor seems to be that the top tax rates in other nations are imposed at much lower levels of income. Americans don't get hit with the maximum tax rate until our incomes are nine times the national average. In other nations, by contrast, the top tax rates take effect much faster, in some cases when taxpayers have just average incomes. In other words, European nations collect a lot more money because they impose much higher tax rates on ordinary people. Here's a chart I put together a few years ago for a paper I wrote for Heritage (you can find updated numbers in Table 1.7 of this OECD website, but the chart will still look the same).
Europeans also sometimes impose high tax rates on rich people, but this is not the reason that tax receipts consume nearly 50 percent of GDP in some nations. Rich people in Europe, like their counterparts in America, have much greater ability to control the amount of taxable income that is earned and/or reported. These "Laffer Curve" responses limit the degree to which politicians can finance big government on the backs of a small minority.
But class-warfare tax rates on the rich do serve a very important political goal. Politicians understand that ordinary people will be less likely to resist oppressive tax rates if they think that those with larger incomes are being treated even worse. Simply stated, higher tax rates on the rich are a necessary precondition for higher tax rates on average taxpayers.
For "Hauser's Law" to be effective, this means proponents of limited government need to fight two battles. First, they need to stop a VAT. Second, they need to block higher tax rates on the so-called rich in order to prevent higher tax rates on the middle class.


Can Tiger's Inevitable Decline be Good for Golf?
This past weekend at the Open Championship, we were able to see Tiger sniff a major victory for the first time since the same tournament in 2013. It seems the entire spectrum of golf fandom clung to our TVs and Twitter feeds to ceremoniously welcome the king back to his rightful place as ruler. But as Tiger made his turn onto the back 9 Sunday in Carnoustie, the inevitable reality of his decline took hold in our minds again. A full-on Tiger comeback would in no doubt be spectacular for Golf in the short, and probably even long term, but in this article I explore the opposite vantage point. Assuming Tiger has begun his descent, rather than continued his ascent, into the history books, I elaborate on the opportunities this case study offers the golf industry.
What the golf world has undergone throughout Tiger's woes can very easily be likened to an economic recession. Sports Media Watch has a useful table detailing final round viewing tallies from all 4 major tournaments over the past 30 years, found here. As you can see, the numbers coming this year from Tiger's cumbersome resurgence do show a pretty solid uptick from recent years, but they barely reach over 50% of what they were during his peak. His first major win, the 1997 Masters blowout, marked the beginning of a massive bull run for the golf industry. Every. single. one. of the high-end view counts, in every major, came between that tournament and the 2009 PGA Championship, just a few months before Tiger's infamous Thanksgiving Day, affair-revealing, career-spiraling crash. Tiger's dominance in that time period pushed the industry into a new era. After such a sudden downfall of such a massive star, it's easy to understand why the industry has struggled to recover in the following years. Since 2009, golf's path has been one of desperate contention. Multiple young and rising stars have attempted to take the torch from Tiger, yet the entire industry seems to be pining for a comeback of unimaginable proportions. I would argue this contention is understandable and predictable, and while golf transitions into the post-Tiger era, there arrive abundant opportunities for expansion and development never before seen in the game.
Economies, industries, businesses, financial entities of all types undergo periods of fluctuating growth and shrinkage. While the pull-back golf has seen during the past 10 years may seem drastic and even dangerous, the viewing numbers at their lowest point are right on par with what they were prior to Tiger's dominance. Obviously, TV viewership isn't a pure indication of popularity or economic health in the sports entertainment industry, but it's a pretty standard candle. I do argue, however, that TV viewership does hold more weight in golf, due to the nature of the season and championships. Having practically every player be present on the course during the TV broadcast, yet having talent disproportionately skewed towards one player, sets the industry up for disaster once said player succumbs to injury or scandal. Tiger's decline puts the world of golf in a position to welcome a greater abundance and distribution of superstar caliber players. Having the industry's premium talent distributed more evenly amongst the top players will provide much needed stability in the long run. In this scenario, if number 1 doesn't show up to a tournament because of a bum knee or exposed mistress, you can be damn sure numbers 2 and 3 will be there to put take advantage. With Tiger dominating the 2000's like he was, there was nobody there to support the industry as a whole upon his collapse. Now, as his decline from the upper echelon continues, golf is able to more effectively distribute its talent and ratings power throughout the top of the rankings to provide insurance for another Tiger-like catastrophe.
In addition to the new support system golf can establish upon Tiger's decline, there lies another opportunity golf has sorely missed out on thus far: expansion and diversification. We've seen the NBA do it in China and Europe, soccer do it in America, the NHL in the southwest, alongside countless others. Entertainment industries without an eclectic and diverse audience continually fall behind. We're seeing this playout in real time as post-steroid era Major League Baseball struggles to keep up with the rapidly growing popularity of lacrosse among youths in America and Canada. MLB's fan base and youth programs were disproportionately concentrated in a single demographic, and suffered as another sport ate up some of its market cap. Although Tiger was the first non-white player to ever win the Masters, having all that talent, power, and potential locked up in one individual obviously dampens diversification. There's no doubt that Tiger's rise had an immensely positive impact on the relationship between minorities and golf, but you cannot deny that the concentration of power in him proved incredibly difficult for golf to grapple with upon his descent. His decline will allow more golfers from different backgrounds and cultures to compete for the number 1 spot in golf, and that could do wonders for the industry in the long term.
Overall, Tiger's reign at the top of golf has been unprecedented, and is likely never to be forgotten. For more than 10 years, nobody came close to this guy. Then, practically overnight, he entered a downward spiral which, until recently, seemed impossible to pull out of. We all hope Tiger will bless us with a thunderous Sunday at some point in the near future. But if that never comes, there remains a silver lining for the golf industry. Being able to more evenly disperse the premium talent among the top players on the tour will provide greater security for both the players and the future in the long term. The decline of Tiger, and superstars in general, positions his industry to make unique and exciting revitalization efforts to restore the tour to its former glory.
This is the finale of my MLB Postseason series. I did say that i would do a post where I attempt to measure luck, but I think that would go better as its own standalone post. The rules for this list are simple: be good at baseball. Like with my top 10 lists, players who missed a large portion of the season due to injury were not considered. So guys like Noah Syndergaard, Michael Brantley, and Yoenis Cespedes will not appear on this list despite the fact that they would rank very highly when healthy. I will only be providing explanations for the top 20, as doing it for all 100 players would just be insanity. So without further ado, here are my top 100 players.
Corey Seager, last year's NL Rookie of the Year, is only 23 years old yet is widely considered to be the best position player on the winningest team in the majors. He had a slashline of .295/.375/.479 with 22 home runs and 77 RBI and was worth 5.7 WAR on the year. While those numbers are down from his monster 2016 season, they are still stats most players would consider to be a career year.
The closest comparison to Carlos Correa is a young Alex Rodriguez. Both broke in as very young, larger than average shortstops with prolific five-tool skillsets. Correa carried a slashline of .315/.391/.550 this year with 24 home runs and 84 RBI, being worth 5.2 WAR. Amazingly enough, Correa isn't even the highest rated player on his own team, nor even the second.
I noted in yesterday's Top 10's blog that Freddie Freeman didn't hit a single infield fly/popup on the season. Consdering he played in 117 games, that makes the feat all the more absurd. Freeman battled injuries throughout the year but that didn't stop him from slashing .307/.403/.586 with 28 home runs, 71 RBI, and a 4.5 WAR. He was also doing all of this while learning how to play third base for a little while.
The 2015 AL MVP's stats have been on the decline over the past couple of years, but they are still fearsome nonetheless. Donaldson hit .270/.385/.559 with 33 home runs and 78 RBI with a 5.0 WAR all while dealing with injuries.
George Springer pretty much did it all for the Astros as he hit .283/.367/.522 with 34 home runs and 85 RBI with a 4.5 WAR and playing some exciting defense in the outfield. And the scary thing to think about is that Springer still has yet to unleash his full potential.
Francisco Lindor had 27 career home runs entering the 2017 season. By the end of the year, he had 60 career bombs. Lindor's 33 homers led all shortstops this season and he kept up his usual impressive rate stats as well, slashing at .273/.349/.478 and being worth 5.9 WAR.
Arenado is a prime MVP candidate this year, slashing .309/.373/.586 with 37 home runs and 130 RBI while playing stellar defense at the hot corner. Arenado was worth 5.6 WAR and is a big reason the Rockies are in the playoffs for the first time since 2009.
I wrote in my Awards blog that I think Charlie Blackmon should be the MVP of the NL and his numbers really back it up. He slashed .331/.399/.601 and hit 37 home runs and 104 RBI while scoring 137 runs, all out of the leadoff spot. His 6.5 WAR was a huge increase over his previous career high of 4.1 in 2016.
Bryant didn't have the dominant year he had in 2016 where he won NL MVP but he still put up MVP-caliber numbers. He slashed .295/.409/.537 with 29 home runs and 73 RBI while being worth 6.7 WAR. Bryant's heroics have the Cubs in the postseason for the third straight year.
Goldy slashed .297/.404/.563 and is once again in the thick of the NL MVP race. He hit 36 home runs, knocked in 120 RBI, and stole 18 bases, a high total for a first baseman, though low by his standards. Goldschmidt has been a key cog in the Diamondbacks' big turnaround season.
Chris Sale was one of the biggest offseason acquisitions in franchise history for the Red Sox and he really delivered. He went 17-8 with a 2.90 ERA and struck out 308 batters, second most in franchise history next to Pedro Martinez's 313 in 1999. And Sale was scratched from his start on the regular season's final day to keep him rested for the ALDS, otherwise he most certainly would have gotten the franchise mark. He finished with a WAR of 7.7, tops among all pitchers.
After struggling to start the first month of the season, Corey Kluber hit the DL. When he came back, he ran roughshod over the Major Leagues, finishing the year with an 18-4 record with a 2.25 ERA and 265 strikeouts with a WAR of 7.3. He looks primed to lead the Indians to their first championship since 1948.
The rookie sensation was unstoppable for most of the season. However a bad July-August has him dropping down this list a little bit, yet he's still in the top 10, which goes to show just how good a year he had. He set a rookie record with 52 home runs and slashed .284/.422/.627 with 114 RBI and led the majors with a WAR of 8.2. This guy still has a lot of work to do to realize his full potential. That's a scary thought.
After a miserable 2016, Stanton exploded in 2017 with 59 home runs, the most since Barry Bonds hit 73 in 2001. Stanton was more than just a home run guy. He slashed .281/.376/.631 and drove in a league-high 132 RBI and had a WAR of 6.9 (nice). Stanton was arguably the most exciting player in the majors this season and it will be interesting to see what kinds of postseason awards he garners.
Scherzer was up to his usual tricks this season, going 16-6 with a 2.51 ERA with 268 strikeouts and a 6.0 WAR. He is, however, currently dealing with an injury that should have Nats fans concerned about his effectiveness in the postseason. Lucky for Washington, they are loaded at starting pitching this year but will need their ace if they hope to take home the franchise's first World Series title.
Joey Votto is insanely good but because he plays for the lowly Reds, he doesn't get the credit he deserves. This year, he slashed .320/.454/.578 with 36 home runs, 100 RBI, and a 6.6 WAR all while playing in all 162 games for a team that never had a chance at sniffing the postseason. And of those 162 games he played in, there were only 12 in which he did not reach base. Somehow, in his 10th year, he continues to get better and better.
Altuve seems to get better every season. This year, he slashed .346/.410/.547, all career highs, with 24 home runs, 81 RBI, and 32 stolen bases, adding up to a 7.5 WAR. Not bad for a guy that's shorter than my mom.
If you say there's a pitcher in baseball better than Clayton Kershaw, you have no business talking baseball. He somehow manages to lower his already minuscule ERA every single year. This year, though he was battling injuries, he went 18-4 with a 2.31 ERA and 202 strikeouts, all while missing over a month. This hurt his overall WAR at 4.6 but that still rates as ninth best in the majors.
Bryce Harper is probably the most talented ballplayer I have ever seen. He does literally everything well and he showed that with a line of .319/.413/.595 with 29 home runs and 87 RBI with a WAR of 4.8. If not for stepping on a wet bag the wrong way and missing the last month of the season, he'd likely be running away with the NL MVP, which would be his second before his 25th birthday.
All hail Trout. The guy that consistently tops the best player in the game rankings, he has gotten compared to guys like Mickey Mantle, who in my opinion would have been the greatest player of all time had he not had two of the worst knees ever given to a human being. Mike Trout also battled injuries this season but that didn't stop him from hitting .306/.442/.629 with 33 home runs, 72 RBI, 22 stolen bases, and a 6.9 WAR (nice). Trout likely will fall out of the top-2 in AL MVP voting for the first time in his career (yes, you read that right) due to the prolonged injury in the middle of the season and the rise of Altuve and Judge, but he is still in my mind the greatest player in the game today and it's going to take a LOT to unseat the 26 year-old.
Those are my rankings. Did I miss anyone? Let me know in the comments section below or on Facebook or on Twitter @jimwyman10.


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A friend and I have been trying to shorten our straight pool games. Just last week, we both played a race to 75 that took us 2 hours 45 minutes! We are both C+ / B- players at best and that game had a ton of safeties and we both scored very close to 75.
The bottom line we established were 2 factors: (1) he was playing too defensively like hitting the break balls too soft or not going for shots he should be going for, hence clustering the pack and forcing us to play a ton of safeties. Also (2) I take quite a while to shoot, especially when the runout is iffy, perhaps about 32-45 seconds timed.
We tried to play a "wide-open" game today, which I didn't enjoy because there were many times we could have played a safety but we didn't allow ourselves to do so. I ended up beating him 50-21 and I did this in perhaps 5 innings, with a median shot clock of 32 seconds.
We want to, going forward, establish a shot clock for ourselves when we play and we are trying to find a plausible time frame. We were thinking 30-45 and I know that back in the day some 14.1 tourneys had a 45 second shot clock. What are your opinions on this, and how do you think we should go about it? Comments appreciated!
Yes there was a 45 second clock back in the day , but I think it was only at the worlds, and still some matches were very long. Just continue to enjoy the game , lengthly games for your described skill levels is not unusual, only go for shots you know you can make , play safe otherwise , I don't think I would bring along a shot clock if I were you , but just try your best to be reasonable when at the table , shoot within an estimated minute or so. As your skill levels go up you will see the games shorten.
I'd say to try the 45 second time limit for a while. There is still plenty of time and it might improve your game.
There's a fellow in our league who drives everyone crazy with the length of time he takes. The Eberle/Hohmann match in the recent world 14.1 is excruciatingly slow. Sometimes 2 or 3 or 4 minutes between shots.
I agree with the Eberle / Hohmann match. I know Hohmann to be a pretty quick player, but I can see that he really takes his time in straight pool. I also thought Eberle was slow but when I started timing him when he was crusing, he took 15-25 secs for most of his shots.
My first match with the "fellow in the league" (both of us racing to 80 I believe) took us 3 hours if I can remember....was a ton of safeties and I got him on 3 fouls as well towards the end.
My personal opinion is that while you are learning both the game, and the patterns, not to mention the percentage of focus you have to afford shotmaking itself, I would not think rushing yourself a good move at this point.
Shorten the game. Play 30 point games but give yourself the time your internal computer needs to register the correct data and absorb it or in the longrun your hastening the game will only be counter productive.
Anyhow to post my results, I played 3 sets of 9-ball today with 30sec limits and one extension per rack, and I must say, I was playing a whole lot better! I think this has to do with me having to establish a clear pre-shot routine, concentrate and really focus on the task at hand.
After dinner I played straight pool with another friend of similar speed race to 75, and I'm happy to say that I was pacing myself with a 40second shot clock, and I beat him 75-8 in about 45 minutes! Average run (when I had the chance to be offensive) was about 15 today, so I was very pleased with myself.
Think I might just impose this shot clock on myself for the future.
creating a shot clock is not going to make THIS better.
Hey Bruin70 I agree with you....I dunno what my friend was thinking --- it was just a one-off affair and we are definitely not going to do that again.
Both of you are average players and you are obviously trying to learn to play straight pool. Why would you want to rush?
Take your time and try to learn to play the game to the best of your ability. There is a lot of thought and concentration necessary to play good straight pool. Both take time.
If the issue is table time or your personal schedules, shorten the games, but don't use a shot clock, while you are learning. JMHO.
I'm glad I'm not the only one who feels it would be counter productive to set times on yourself.
Hmm okay....I think I see what you guys are saying here....I guess the only reason why we want to impose a shot clock is because my friend hates the long games.
I think I agree here, we should just race to a lesser number until we are better at the game. Thank you so much for the advice!
Why are you concerned about the length of time it takes to complete the game? Unless you have somewhere to be, just play 100 point games and enjoy the competition.
If you are finding your games are too defensive then practice finding shots in the rack so that you can take the offense. Ray Martins 99 critical shots has a bunch shots to study. I could play defensive against Thorsten Hohmann all day but I'm sure he would find something to get started with.
Currently in my 1st season of straight pool league. Some players are soooo slow. 3+ hours for a race to 75. I understand it's a different and slower game than say 9 ball, but some are intentionally playing slow and defensively as a part of their strategy to frustrate their opponents.
I think the solution is a chess clock. I think it has been discussed before here and I've covered it in a column in BD. I have used one in a straight pool league.
Set up the clock to give 15 seconds free at the start of a turn (modern clocks can do this). Give 10 minutes plus 30 seconds per required ball to each player. Rack your own while you are on the clock, but the other player should do the score.
If a clock expires, the other player gets one point per 30 seconds left on his clock.
This system works. Slow players don't like it, at least at first.
Anything that speeds up the game or cuts down on intentional slow play as a strategy, sounds good to me.
One way to reduce excessive safety play is to play the best shot yourself. If you are 55 percent to make a shot go ahead and shoot it. If your opponent plays safe on 70 percent shots you will have lots of opportunities. As Wayne Gretzky said, "You miss 100% of the shots you don't take."
If you are even 10% to make a bank but it leaves a good safe, go ahead and try it. Learn to be comfortable when shooting 70-degree cut break shots. Learn to find combos and caroms. I think it takes two defensive players to really slow down the game.
I have the Sigel 150 run video my memory is he was working with a 45 second shot clock. I would also give leeway for an extension or two but 45 seconds seems reasonable.
I think a shot clock is the wrong solution. If a player takes 40 seconds for every shot it's torture for the opponent and whatever audience sticks around. A chess clock doesn't need an operator, it allows you to take as much time as you want on any single shot, and there's no annoying buzzer or warning.
I don't think Sigel ever played slowly enough to require a clock. The only long run of his I can find right now is 150-and-out against Rempe in 60 minutes.
Why not have shorter races. Maybe 50 or even 40. Once it starts going faster you can extend them. I think a time limit is couter productive especially if you are seriously trying to master the game.
I agree with the chess clock idea and not to shorten the races. This would reward a player for a brisk pace and would keep the slower player in CHECK. Although on a more difficult table with (pro spec? pockets/deeper shelf) I will not play as quickly. The pro spec pockets seem to not exist anymore, pool room's generally have larger pockets. This will and does allow the customer to have more fun and stay a while longer, I prefer the standard pro specs that Diamond implemented. Buzzers and whistles of today's shot clocks are not the answer and do more to distract the player. I am no super chess player but I do think it would make the game more interesting - can you imagine a scenario where one player is close to winning but loses on time because in the beginning of the match their pace was too slow. It might add a speed pool element to 14.1. With this particular format a player is only responsible for his time at the table and would not be punished for their opponents slow play. If the matches are being filmed for TV then I would suggest the amateur pool room pockets, just as the pool room owners want their customers to stay longer - so too do the promoters of a 14.1 event.
I got some chess clocks and plan to introduce them at the 14.1 league today. Here are the tentative guidelines I came up with. Comments?
A chess clock that is programmable and allows a grace period for each turn/inning is required. The grace period should be set to 20 seconds unless otherwise specified and can be given either at the start of the inning or the end depending on how the clock works.
The clock should not be paused unless there is an interruption of more than 10 seconds. A typical extended interruption might be from a slow neighboring player, a complicated ball-spotting situation, or a dispute about the score or rules.
The breaker should rack for himself while the seated player takes care of the score. The seated player should announce the score when he has finished marking it.
If the clock stops working and there is no replacement available, the match is completed without the clock.
If neither player runs out of time the match is scored like an untimed match and the remaining time for each player is ignored.
If time penalty points bring the score to a tie, the match goes to the player who ran out of time.
The clock starts when the balls have been racked for the break. The clock should be switched to the incoming player only when it is legal for him to shoot – for example, balls may need to be spotted first.
It may happen that a player has a large enough lead that even if his time expires he will win the match. In such a situation it is unsportsmanlike conduct for him to waste time to run the clock out. He must continue to play at his normal pace.
If a player takes a break during the match, his clock will run normally if/when it is his turn. It is acceptable to start a break during the other player's inning.
Players each start with 30 seconds per point required plus an additional 10 minutes. The normal grace period for each inning is used.
If a player runs out of time the match ends and the player with time left gets one point for each 30 seconds left on his clock rounded down. For example, 5:53 is worth 10 points (5 minutes) plus 1 point (53 seconds) for 11 points total.
So the experiment didn't go perfectly. If the goal is to speed up the real snails, 30 seconds is a little too short for the players who are only "very deliberate". I think 40 seconds will work better at least in the local league.
Second, in handicapped matches where one player gets points or games on the wire, you have to look at relative scores. So, if a nine ball match is supposed to be a race to 6/3 and the weaker player runs out of time at 4:2 and the time penalty is 1 game for the stronger player which makes the score 5:2, the ratio gives the match to the stronger player. At straight pool, a 100:60 match might end up at 87:52 after the penalty points and then you would have to get out a calculator (87 wins by a hair).
On the positive side, the two players who agreed to try the clocks got fairly comfortable with the operation fairly quickly even though they had never used chess clocks before. What seemed to be an issue for one of them was the time pressure which was new.
At 40 seconds/point plus 10 minutes, the longest a 100:100 match can go is 2.5 hours (ignoring the grace period for the start of each inning). I think that's long enough for a match to that many points especially for experienced players. For players who are expected to run a couple of racks 30 seconds/point is probably reasonable if they are used to the clock.


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CHILDREN OF WILLIAM LLOYD BURNELL &
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WILLIAM LEWIS BURNELL - AUGUST 30, 1975
(G) AVERY ROSE BURNELL - JANUARY 11, 2006
(G) BRETT LEWIS BURNELL - OCTOBER 18, 2008
CHRISTINA MARIE BURNELL - APRIL 8, 1978
(G) JASMINE MARIE BAILEY - DECEMBER 24, 1999
(G) BRANDON FRANK CREEK II - DECEMBER 8, 2004
ROBERT FRANCIS BURNELL - APRIL 30, 1980
(G) TYLER ARTHUR BURNELL - MARCH 12, 2001
(G) SIERRA RAYNE BURNELL - JULY 2003
BRADLEY JASON-BYRON BURNELL - JUNE 28, 1982
(G)ANGELEA LYNN BURNELL JANUARY 12, 2005
JENNIFER AZALEA BURNELL - APRIL 25, 1987
BARBARA RENEE SAMUELS
WILLIAM LLOYD BURNELL III - June 29, 1966 to January 8, 2016
LUCAS CARR BURNELL - JANUARY 3, 1970
Bill - Drew - Tom
Bob & Barbara Jean 1974
Article on William Burnell on June 7th 2018 in Bay City Newspaper
WILLIAM LLOYD BURNELL SR.
& MARY FRANK CARR
http://gandybooks.com/Burnell/burnell_william_bay_city_sentinel_7jun2018.pdf
WILLIAM LLOYD BURNELL JR. - AUGUST 10, 1943
THORNTON DREW BURNELL June 12, 1946 - July 11, 2012
Married Kay Clifton
Merritt Michele Burnell - November 4,
Married Dobecka
(G) Blake Dobecka - September 1, 1995
(G) Brody Dobecka - July 10, 2006
Stacey Kay Burnell - October 16,
Thomas Dean Burnell - March 15, 1976 - August 2012
Drew Married Ginny
Holly Burnell - Sept 25,
THOMAS FRANCIS BURNELL - SEPTEMBER 5, 1951 - June 2, 2009
Married Paula
Brant Burnell - April 7, 1986
ROBERT DEAN BURNELL - AUGUST 16, 1957 - About 1988
BARBARA JEAN BURNELL - AUGUST 16, 1957 -
Married: John Marvin Wilson -
John Michael Wilson - March 29, 1979
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Captain William Lloyd Burnell
Where does a man in Belgium look to find information on a WWII soldier from Bay City, Texas? The answer this day and time is, of course, the internet. Who does the man contact next if everything he needs isn�t on the internet? The Bay City Public Library is the logical place to begin. In January 2018, Samantha Denbow, director of the Bay City Public Library, received such a request from Arthur Copp�e.
Mr. Copp�e is the grandson of ________ Copp�e who was once the owner of the Ch�teau de Roumont near the Belgian town of Libin. Mr. Copp�e was researching the role the ch�teau played in World War II as it was occupied by several US hospitals during 1944-1945. On July 10, 2016, Mr. Copp�e and a friend were excavating a pit on the ch�teau property. They found a damaged dog tag which had been in a fire. It was the fourth of five dog tags found. The soldiers were all from different units who occupied the ch�teau in a large spectrum of time from September 1944 to December 1945. Mr. Copp�e set out to find out about the soldier who wore the dog tag. Due to the damage, the following information was legible.
L. Burnell
414568 T42-43
2300 Ave L
ay City Tex
O (blood type)
Mr. Copp�e used a microscope to determine the information above and looked through all of the Texas town names until he decided it had to be Bay City. Surprisingly, the Burnell surname was in Mr. Copp�e�s family tree which made him even more curious about the soldier who wore the dog tag. Samantha was able to verify that William L. Burnell had lived in Bay City and was buried at Cedarvale Cemetery. She was also able to tell him that Mr. Burnell survived the war and died in 1963.
Samantha then turned the query over to members of the Matagorda County Genealogical Society who contacted Jim Wright. Jim Wright, the cousin of Mr. Burnell�s wife, Mary Frank Carr Burnell, was able to supply the entire serial number, 0414568 from documents he obtained. William Lloyd Burnell was born April 12, 1920 in Lone Oak, Kentucky. He married Mary Frank Carr on January 24, 1942 at the First United Methodist Church in Bay City.
He was a reserve lieutenant in the Texas National Guard who was called to active duty. On February 6, 1942, Mr. Burnell entered service at Ellington Air Force Base in Houston as a 2nd Lieutenant and was assigned to the 330th Infantry, 83rd Division. His physical description was blue eyes, brown hair,
CECIL BURNELL & BETTY E. DREW
WILLIAM LLOYD BURNELL SR. (4-12-1920 Lone Oak, KY to 3-3-1963 Bay City, TX)
HELEN LOUISE BURNELL (8-5-1918 Graves Co., KY)
JAMES BURNELL (3-1846 Jeffers Co., KY to 1919 Marrion, IN)
& FANNIE D. SCOTT (3-1873 Graves Co., KY to 1950 Louisville, KY)
CECIL BURNELL (Feb 17, 1897 Graves Co., KY)
MINNIE RUTH BARNELL (July 20, 1898)
EVA BARNELL (April 15, 1900)
EMMET BURNELL (1902 TO 9-1920)Buried in Graves Co., KY
Record I received in 1975 on James Burnell's Civil War records/
James Burnell had a twin brother "Frank". James ran away from home to join the Civil War in 1862 at the age of 16. He lied about his age to enlist. His daughters, Eva & Minnie told me this story, and I found Civil War records that showed him enlist at the age of 18 and was discharged 2 years later at the age of 18. The sisters also told me that James Burnell changed his name from Barnell when he enlisted. His parents were of upper class income, but I have to find traces of them.
James married Fannie D. Scott. She was only 23 and he was 50 years old. Her parents, who were of upper class, disowned her when she married an older man. They had 2 sons and 2 daughters and divorced in the early 1900's.
You can find them in the 1900 Census in KY.
New findings in 2018
I see a document from Fannie Burnell pension for James Burnell as widow benefit. However he did not die until 10 - 15 - 1919
Census of 1900
I also found a record of James H. Burnell who married on Dec 25th 1871 to Catherine Arabelle Belle" Hibbs born 1847 in KY. They had a daughter Ida May Burnell born October 13th 1872. Catherine had a daughter Laura A. Rordan born in 1866. She was the widow of James H. Rardon who died July 27th 1867
Later Catherine re-married James David Goldsmith who was a widower with three young children. By the 1880 census the couple had a blended family of seven children.
I also found a James Burnell in the 1880 census. He is age 29 with wife Mary Burnett age 24. They married on August 6th 1877 in Owensboro, Daviess KY. They had a daughter Josephine age 1 and a son Frank who was an infant. Her parents and siblings were also living in the same household. Larkin M age 54, Mary A. Burnett age 49, John Burnett age 22 and Minnie age 10. Next door her brother Richard Burnett age 25 and his wife Josie age 25 with dsughter Nora 5/12 months old.
In 1910 Indiana Census as a widower and boarder James gave his age as 64 and last name as Barnhill born in KY and parents from VA. He died in 1919.
Coach Burnell of Boling passes away Latest News Written by Administrator Tuesday, 02 June 2009 22:50 I received a phone call from one of my good friends at Boling HS telling me that head softball coach, Tom Burnell, had passed away early this morning as a result of a possible heart attack. Tom was from Bay City and coached there for several years. He was one of my assistants at Sweeny as well and he has been attending the Gulf Coast Clinic for the past couple of years. Tom was a great guy and was very good to his players.
Thomas "Tommy" Francis Burnell
(September 5, 1951 - June 2, 2009)
Tommy F. Burnell, 57, of Bay City passed away Tuesday, June 2, 2009. He was born September 5, 1951 in Bay City to the late Mary Frank & William Burnell. Tommy was a lifelong resident of Bay City, a graduate of Bay City High School & Texas A & M University, and a teacher & coach with Boling ISD. He is survived by son: Brandt Burnell of College Station; sister: Barbara Burnell Quirk of Angleton; 2 brothers: Bill Burnell of Richmond and Drew Burnell of Austin; aunt: Joyce Carr of Bay City; and cousin: Vicki Head & husband Wayne of Bay City. Tommy was preceded in death by his parents, and brother Bob Burnell.
A funeral service will be held 4:00 PM Thursday, June 4, 2009 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home with Dr. Joe Cannon officiating. Interment will follow at Cedarvale Cemetery. Pallbearers will be: Victor Cannon, Dennis Burt, Al Leisner, Neal & Kevin Majewski, and John Black. Honorary pallbearers will be: Wayne, Ken, Vim, & Kirk Head, Phil McKay, and E. J. Ashcraft. Donations may be made to St. Paul�s United Methodist Church, 3102 5th St., Bay City, TX 77414.
Published in the Victoria Advocate on 6/3/2009
Diary from Theron Carr
Thomas M. Kirkpatrick (Kirkpatrick
Thornton Ancestors
** (G) - Grandchildren
WW II Bay City Marriages
Marcy Lynn Evans and William Lewis Burnell
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The Burnell pages can also be seen at: Rainbow Castle.org/burnell
Another Website of Burnell's
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Q: Ratio of money distributed among friends Some money (dollars) is divided among friends A,B and C in the ratio of 5:6:9
After A gives fifty dollars to his mother, the ratio becomes 3:4:6
Find the amount of money A has after giving fifty dollars to his mother.

A: Hint: Let $x$ be the amount $A$ has to begin with. Then: $\dfrac{x}{5} = \dfrac{b}{6}, \dfrac{x-50}{3} = \dfrac{b}{4}$. Can you solve this system for $x$ ? $b =$ amount $B$ has. To be more specific, isolate $b$, and get $\dfrac{6x}{5} = \dfrac{4(x-50)}{3}$. Can you take it from here ?.

A: The trick here is to observe that ratios are invariant to multiplication, i.e. 5:6:9 expresses the same proportions as 10:12:18 (Just by multiplying every number by 2).
So, given that we have the ratios 5:6:9 and 3:4:6, these can be rewritten as 10:12:18 and 9:12:18 respectively:
$$
\begin{align}
\text{Before} \quad 5:6:9 &\iff 10:12:18 \\
\text{After} \quad 3:4:6 &\iff 9:12:18
\end{align}
$$
Now, the problem states that A has given $\$50$ to his mother, and from the above ratios, we see that this has decreased the ratio from 10 to 9 for A (the ratio between the other two has not changed since they did not receive/give away any money).
This indicates that  one unit of the ratio corresponds to $\$50$.
Since now he has 9 units, he has $9 \times \$50 = \$450$.


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2018/19 brought together young people and youth workers from SWAN Regional Youth Service, Lourdes Youth and Community Service and Ballybough Youth Project, along with artist in residence, Shireen Shortt and artist Edel Byrne to produce ambitious, challenging and unique artworks.
This year, for the first time, we introduced peer mentorship to the programme. We began with training for our Artistic Mentors, who had each previously created artistic work, through What's Your Issue: Colourful Youth and/or Reckless. While continuing to shape their own distinct arts practices they have both supported younger participants to produce work, and created their own artworks for exhibition.
The next stage in the process was to welcome a new group of young people interested in exploring issues they are affected by through artistic mediums they selected. Young people were given the space to explore issues and critically reflect on the impact those issues have on them, their peers and their communities. This exhibition explores themes of homelessness, racism, domestic violence, mental health, littering, drug use and drug crime. These issues are explored through various traditional, digital and experimental mediums including film, photography, painting, drawing, mixed media, upcycling and mirror engraving.
The work was exhibited in Croke Park and in D-Light Studios in May 2019.
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Robbie is suffering; broken by a pain nobody ever saw… and he's ready to give up.
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A photography series about the ways children can witness and/or experience different kinds of abuse in the home.
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Mixed media upcycled art by Katelyn Keogh
Mixed media upcycled art about the endless cycle of littering in north Dublin's inner city.
Paintings by Billie O'Brien
A series of paintings exploring different issues faced by people in her community, but kept hidden from view.
Mixed Media by Jamielee Kelly
The perfect home isn't so perfect. Take a second look…
Mixed media upcycled art by Lauren Bewley, Zoe McNally, Evan Cashen
This art piece explores littering in the community where the young people live. The group experimented with recycled material to create their exhibition piece.
Short Film by Demi Duffy starring Emily Lee Duff
The story of a young woman's experience of homelessness and the impact of a kind gesture from a stranger.
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Photography Series by Aaron Connolly
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Photography Series by Kayla Deery, Dylan Gray & Zinedin Labelle
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Throughout this programme, there were a number of young people who shared their experience and knowledge with our young artists: Claudio, Tamzin, Aaron, Sophie G, Casey, Leteisha and Sophie M. Their time was invaluable, and we thank them immensely! They are continuing to develop their own artistic practices, working on projects that will be exhibited, shared or performed in different ways in the future.


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NHS England launches publicity campaign to ease pressure on GPs
British Journal of Family Medicine, January, 2014
NHS England is launching a national publicity campaign to ease pressure on GPs by encouraging older patients to visit a pharmacist for minor ailments.
The 'Earlier, The Better' campaign starts on Monday next week and is aimed at people aged over 60, according to Pulse. It involves posters on bill boards, bus stops, shopping malls and supermarkets, plus adverts in newspapers and on radio stations.
"Pharmacists can give advice on helping older people manage long terms and on finding medication for coughs, colds and wheezing," NHS England argues in the adverts.
The adverts will also encourage older people to visit the NHS Choices website for help in managing long term conditions or call NHS 111.
Professor Keith Willett, NHS England's director for acute care said: 'We see in our hospitals so many people who have not had or sought the help they need early enough. We have to do better at helping people stay well, not just picking up the pieces when they fall seriously ill.'
GPC chair Dr Chaand Nagpaul, said: 'If a patient feels they need to access NHS services they should do so, but it is often the case where an individual can safely treat their own minor conditions or ailments, for example by visiting a pharmacist for non-prescription medication, rather than having the inconvenience of making an unnecessary GP appointment and then sitting in a waiting room with other sick patients. This will not only relieve pressure on GP practices, but enable GPs to proved better access to their patients.'
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Scruffy The Cat - Time Never Forgets - The Anthology ('86-'88)
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"As easy as it is to get caught up in cheap nostalgia, there really was a golden time in power pop, reflected by the titular years of this all-inclusive compilation from one of Boston's most beloved combos of the era.
Scruffy the Cat was a quintet fronted by the late Charlie Chesterman who wrote, played guitar and sang lead on the majority of the band's material. All the group's officially released 38 songs (two full albums, 2 EPs) are here, sounding better than anyone remembers in remastered form. These tunes jump out of the speakers with more jittery energy than a dozen cups of cappuccino. Musically it's a combination of early Elvis Costello and the Attractions with a touch of Jason & the Scorchers' tough country punk and the American jangle of the Byrds. But if a tune as crackling, hooky and instantly memorable as "Mybabyshe'sallright" couldn't get national airplay, it's no surprise the rest of the group's impressive catalog suffered a similar fate due to the usual tale of poor promotion and bad breaks.
Chesterman's vibrant twangy vocals are instantly recognizable, the production is appropriately minimalist and the nervy songs buzz with the barely contained vitality that only youth can bring. Whether they are borrowing the riff from Sly & the Family Stone's "I Want to Take You Higher" for the opening of "Bus Named Desire," digging into a Bo Diddley beat on "Shadow Boy," ripping off a frenzied version of Del Shannon's "Runaway" or tearing into their own garage rockabilly of "Mama Killed Hate," there are amazingly few clunkers here. Certainly legendary producer Jim Dickinson (the Replacements, Stones, Dylan), who helmed the boards for the group's second and final album, knew quality when he heard it." — Hal Horowitz
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3. Life Is Fun
4. Tiger, Tiger
5. Buy a Car
6. Happiness to Go!
7. Mybabyshe'sallright
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10. Time Never Forgets
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12. Never, Never
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14. Momma Killed Hate
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18. You Dirty Rat
19. Blue Russian
20. Shadow Boy
22. Happiness to Go!
23. Capital Moonlight
24. Bus Named Desire
25. Betty Drops In
26. I Do
27. Beg, Borrow and Steal
28. Nova SS 1968
29. Kissing Galaxy
30. Bucknaked
31. Moons of Jupiter
32. Love So Amazing
33. Places
34. One Bad Apple
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> News > Changes to EU tax haven blacklist mask the real problems, say campaigners
Changes to EU tax haven blacklist mask the real problems, say campaigners
Added 23 Jan 2018
topics: tax justice, capital flight
The EU Council have announced that eight countries will be removed from the EU's list of so-called 'Non-cooperative jurisdictions' – also referred to as the tax haven blacklist.
The eight countries, which are Barbados, Grenada, the Republic of Korea, Macao SAR, Mongolia, Panama, Tunisia and the United Arab Emirates, will now be added to an EU 'greylist' of countries to be monitored further.
In response to the announcement, Tove Maria Ryding, Tax Coordinator at the European Network on Debt and Development (Eurodad), said: "It makes no sense to discuss whether Mongolia should go on the black or grey list – it's not a tax haven, so the country shouldn't be on any lists at all.
"What we really need to talk about is the fact that EU Member States such as the Netherlands, Luxembourg, Ireland and Malta, are among the world's biggest and most successful tax havens. As long as the EU refuses to blacklist Member States, the list will - at best - only succeed in moving more of the tax haven industry into the EU's own backyard.
In December 2017, a coalition of civil society organisations, including Eurodad, published Tax Games: the Race to the Bottom. which includes a detailed analysis of 17 EU member states and Norway. Out of the 18 countries analysed, the report found that nine countries have an alarming number of harmful tax practices, which can help multinational corporations avoid taxation.
tags: tax havens, blacklist, EU, Stop Tax Dodging report, tax dodging,
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It was extremely sad to see but it showed me how lucky I am and the advantages we have as a society.
It showed us exactly what they went through and I believe it is extremely accurate and is very effective in showing the way slaves were treated. It showed us the way slavery and the American judicial system worked during the Antebellum period. The movie was also very entertaining and educational at the same time.
I have seen many movies about race and slavery but Amistad really did it for me. There was something about the way it was made and how good of a job Steven Speilberg showed emotion on the actors faces and body language. The movie also provided many realistic and believable scenes that made me feel like I was there. The opening scene where the slaves took over La Amistad made me take a step back and think. It didn't seem possible that the slaves would take over the ship. But after I thought it through it became more likely in my head that it
actually happened. Considering the number of slaves that were on the ship versus the number of slave traders. Amistad showed how the African Americans stuck together through the toughest times. They stuck together and remained one until they were free and reunited with their families.
What had me furious was that they kept on going back to trial after being granted their freedom. Even though they were illegally captivated they were still being mistreated because of their color and nothing else. This showed me that if that was the case for white Americans then they would be freed and not punished. However, because they were people of color they cannot be justified in front of anyone no matter the case. Even though they were granted freedom after the third trial, it was still sad to see what they had to go through to be granted liberty that all men and women of color or not should have.
Like i said earlier, this made me so much more appreciative of my freedom and liberty of today's society. Sure, there is still racism and inhumane actions happening around the world, but definitely10 not as much as it was going on back then. At least now we have a powerful voice and we can speak up and make changes. Not only do we have a voice as people, but also the African American community has an extremely powerful voice. Whether its from Hollywood to sports to politics, African Americans can speak up and cause immense change in our society.
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Words matter. Whether we realize it or not, the way we speak to and treat others can have a tremendous effect on both our lives and theirs. As society gets more divided and our politics get more divisive, kindness is more crucial than ever before. The world is craving it, and it's our time to deliver. I had the opportunity to connect with Natalie McKearin, founder of The Kind Coalition. Her clothing brand is a social good movement that not only promotes the importance of kindness but also donates 50% of the proceeds to anti-bullying organizations.
Do you remember the feeling of being bullied for the first time? I acutely remember each moment where a childhood (and even adult bullies) tried to make me feel inferior. What if we could help nurture each other's light rather than snuff out our flames? When chatting with Natalie, we related in so many ways and shared sentiments of wanting the world to be a better, more compassionate place. As the daughter of immigrants and a hardworking entrepreneur, she brings unique and personal perspectives that I know will open your eyes. Her kindness is contagious, so I hope this interview inspires you to pay it forward and take #OneDayAtAKind.
Natalie, your brand is such a breath of fresh air in a time where we need kindness the most. Can you tell me about what led you to start The Kind Coalition?
Thank you, Jillian! The backstory is two-fold. First and foremost, I'm the daughter of a Lebanese immigrant, and I've seen the effect that bullying and prejudice have had on my dad's life – and mine, subsequently. This awareness was magnified last June, when I got back from my destination wedding. I had just spent ten days on an island with the people I love most celebrating one of the happiest occasions of my life, and I never imagined how jarring it would be for me to arrive back in the states and once again be immersed in the social tensions I'd come to consider normal. I've always believed that we have a social responsibility to use our talents to better the world in some way, and I knew I wanted to contribute more than just another biting opinion. Thus – The Kind Coalition was born!
When did you get started and what was that road like for you?
I got started right away – I'm very much a "do-er," which has its pros and cons. I take the "learn as you go" approach, rather than researching everything up front. I began emailing anti-bullying nonprofits and, to my delight, they were very willing to engage with me. Initial responses were so positive that I just kept going – I incorporated on my own and filed for an EIN, set up a business account, and reserved all of our social channels. Then came time to build a website, which was trickier. Thanks to a few Facebook groups of which I'm a part, I found my wonderful web designer, Kenzi Green Designs, and she understood my vision from the start. The entire process wasn't without its roadblocks – initially, I had only planned on selling ONE shirt with ONE saying, and we had no graphic design in our logo. By this point, I was knee-deep into development and reluctant to back-track. But I listened to the feedback of trusted friends, and I knew it was best to go back, hire a graphic designer, and explore options to widen our initial offerings. I'm really glad I did. See – pros and cons to jumping in – sometimes, you have to go back and clean up mistakes!
Natalie, you're the daughter of a Lebanese immigrant. Can you tell me what it was like growing up as a first-generation American?
My dad has served as an inspiration for almost everything I do. I've seen first-hand what it's like to start out on a journey with absolutely no advantages, to overcome prejudice and bias, and to still manage to carve out a path for yourself. Being Middle Eastern in a post-9/11 U.S. still presents challenges for him. My dad always told me that "if a poor boy from a village in Lebanon could make it, so could I," and that's fueled all of my drive. Despite that, I used to work so hard to suppress the things about me that made me Lebanese, and admittedly, I still battle with my curly hair on a DAILY basis, but I've finally come to understand that the things about us that make us unique are what make us strong. I'm a huge champion for starting with what you know. Embrace the things about you that make you different. Your unique worldview makes you an asset – not only in the marketplace but in the world on the whole. There's only one of you, and there is immense value in that.
In today's current climate where immigration is such a hot button issue, do you have any advice for people wanting to show kindness and support to immigrants?
I definitely don't have all of the answers about immigration and immigration laws, but I would say that, purely from a human perspective, my advice would be never to generalize and to lead with compassion. Everyone's backstory is different, and we'll never truly understand someone without getting the chance to know them. I always try to remember that the person is SOMEONE'S son/daughter/father/mother/aunt/uncle etc. We might not be able to relate to their specific situation, but we can definitely relate to those basic human relationships.
Communication has changed drastically since we were in school, and I can only imagine the implications social media and internet accessibility has on bullying. How do you feel social media has impacted bullying?
Social media has given every single one of us a platform to voice our opinions on a global level. It's empowered us to share our thoughts rapidly and in 140 characters or less – sometimes, without much thought or consideration. It also provides a barrier behind which to hide, which makes saying unkind or hurtful things that much easier. I think that when used properly, social media can be such a force for good (look at the ALS challenge and how much money was raised!). Alternatively, social media can easily be used as a weapon, and words absolutely hurt.
With that being said, how can social media movements like yours help combat bullying?
I believe that our social movement, #OneDayataKind has the power to change the conversation. The #OneDayataKind challenge is simple – we are asking people to commit to doing one intentionally kind thing a day for seven days straight and challenge someone else to do the same. We believe that our habits build our character, and we want to encourage kindness as a necessary pillar. Ultimately, we believe that people tend to emulate what they see being said or done repeatedly. If mudslinging is considered cool and hip, then mudslinging becomes the norm. But with #OneDayataKind, we are asking people to place kindness front and center – to make THAT the "it" thing to discuss.
Can you tell me about a small act of kindness someone did for you that stands out in your memory?
I had an internship in college that was easily one of the worst professional experiences of my life. On paper, it was a dream. In reality, it actually gave me nightmares. It was a toxic environment that made me dread going in to work each day. There was one outlier – one of the full-time senior staff who was beyond kind. I was having an exceptionally bad day, completely disheartened and forcing back tears, which I never do in the workplace. I passed him in the hallway, and he offered a warm smile and said casually, "Hey Nat! How are you doing?" It was small and passing and he was completely oblivious to my struggle, but in a space where I felt totally demeaned and diminished, his taking time to call me by name and validate my existence was exactly what I needed. The fact that I'm telling this story years later and reflecting on the impact a small "hello" had on me is proof that kindness doesn't have to be time-consuming or expensive – it's simply about sharing in our humanity.
Your business has gained a lot of momentum, and you've drummed up quite a bit of press in the Chicago area! What's a moment you're most proud of?
This past December, I appeared on ABC's Windy City LIVE to chat about The Kind Coalition. It was such a full circle moment for me because WCL was my first production-based television internship. After the internship, I was hired on as a production assistant and then promoted again to an associate talent booker. It was my first television family and some of the best people I've ever worked with. To be back there on the other side of the camera promoting my passion project was so meaningful.
What's the most rewarding part of your business?
Absolutely the people I've met along the way. We're still a startup, but slowly and surely I'm beginning to hear so many stories about people who connect with the brand and the mission for one reason or another. Listening to people's stories and hearing about their hopes and intentions is beyond inspiring. I'm a creative and collaborative person, and hearing how so many people want to be a part of something that has a positive social impact gives me so much hope.
What's your favorite way to show kindness in your daily life?
I think that looking people in the eye is such a small way of acknowledging someone's existence. Admittedly, I'm not always good at it – especially if I'm having a bad day or haven't done my hair!! But there's something about eye contact that says to someone "I see you – I know you inhabit this world with me, and you have value." My husband is also one of the best examples of friendship I've ever known – he goes out of his way to check on people in his life. He's taught me so much about being a good friend and what a simple "thinking of you" text can do for someone's day.
Natalie, you're also a successful blogger and have a full-time job. I'm blown away by your ability to be so active and impactful. Can you share any advice on how you stay so goal-oriented?
Haha – you are so nice. I've always been a bit of a workaholic, for better or worse, but I think it stems from passion. I sincerely love the projects I take on. My advice is to find your passion – find something that excites you and go out and do it. I'm a firm believer in finding balance between the things that pay your rent and the things that feed your soul – if they're one in the same, even better. Your passion can be a hobby, and that's perfectly fine, but make space for it. The trick with any undertaking is to take the first step. Do it because you love it, and the money will come. The key is to incorporate things into your life that excite you, to set clear goals, and to stay focused – the results will follow.
What advice do you have for women looking to start their own social good business?
First and foremost, find a cause about which YOU'RE passionate. Passion is contagious. I would then recommend considering your audience and who might respond to the cause you're championing. Who are those people? What are their goals and how do they align with yours? How can you reach them and what is the best way to excite them about what you're doing? Lastly, just keep going. Starting a business is not glamorous or fast. It's slow and tedious in the beginning – but the days where you make a sale or hear how your mission has positively impacted someone else absolutely make it worthwhile.
Did you fall in love with Natalie's story? Follow The Kind Coalition on Instagram and help her movement grow!
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What time do your kids go to sleep and wake up?
Op is not sticking to a bedtime and finds that her kids are tired in the morning, often having to wake them up.
Why are people so insistent that a child wakes up on his own in the morning.
My 8 year old DD loves her alarm clock. She sets it for 6am - it wakes her, she's not already awake, but she gets out of bed pretty easily. She doesn't have to get up at 6 - she just likes to have a lot of time in the morning. So if she's a little tired she'll snooze for 10 minutes and then get up.
She's not tired during the day, and she's usually in bed by 8:30 (she the youngest, of several siblings, so it's hard to get her to bed before that).
But what I'm saying is, adults rarely wake up on their own, we all set alarms. There's nothing wrong with having to wake a child. If you're having to scrape them out of bed, or re-wake them for half an hour, maybe they're not getting enough sleep, but if they seem ready enough to get up when you wake them, then they're probably getting enough sleep.


Any self-respecting tour of New England should start or end in Boston. When Halloween fever takes hold, one of the best places to take a stroll is through the narrow streets of Beacon Hill, past tall red-brick townhouses adorned with refined displays of pumpkin paraphenalia. Previously home to many literary and political heavyweights including Louisa May Alcott, Robert Frost, Sylvia Plath, Edward Kennedy and John Kerry, it's the city's most desirable and affluent neighbourhood.
Not only do western Massachusett's rolling Berkshire hills offer a bucolic landscape that fulfils the rural New England fantasy of every visitor, they combine this with a cluster of small towns who punch way above their weight in terms of cultural and intellectual pursuits.
Highlights include Tanglewood at Lenox, summer home of the Boston Symphony Orchestra; the Norman Rockwell Museum in the quintessential New England town of Stockbridge; progressive and arty Great Barrington which has its own currency, and lofty Williamstown, home to the Clark Art Institute and elite Williams College, consistently ranked as the best liberal arts school in the USA.
As New England's most significant mountain range, the White Mountains are technically part of the Appalachians and cover about a quarter of the state of New Hampshire, extending into western Maine. The major highlight for motoring foliage-seekers is the Kancamagus Highway, an outrageously scenic drive that crosses the Kancamagus Pass into the skiing and kayaking hotspots of North Conway and Jackson.
Once the home of the America's Cup race, Newport is still utterly obsessed with yachting but beyond the waterfront lies an elegant town full of renovated buildings, white-spired churches, clapboard B&Bs and a particularly grandiose millionaire's row. Bellevue Avenue is where America's wealthiest families built their wildly extravagant "summer cottages" during the Colonial and Victorian periods through to the Gilded Age, and during the autumn months their mature gardens are at their most golden and lovely.
For a spectacular fall foliage experience that's well off the tourist track, head for the 30 miles of hiking trails in Connecticut's Sleeping Giant State Park about 11 miles north of New Haven. A two-mile long stretch of rocky mountaintop resembling a large supine giant gives the park its name. A unique microclimate creates unusual thermals in warmer weather; keen birders should be sure to pack binoculars as it's not uncommon to spot red-tailed hawks and turkey vultures trying to catch one. White-tailed deer, red foxes, chipmunks and raccoons also make a home here.
Not to be confused with its hippie namesake in upstate New York, Woodstock, Vermont is an extremely well-off and well-to-do town in Windsor County (it's the county town, no less) named by National Geographic as 'One of America's Most Picturesque Villages' and one of the Top 25 Foliage Towns by Yankee Magazine. Despite its rarefied air, rural traditions remain""the surrounding farmland is dotted with classic New England red barns""and nearby Billings Farm and Museum offers a taste of Vermont-style living throughout October with pumpkin and apple celebrations, wagon rides, a harvest weekend and barn dance.
Much further north on the coast of Maine, occupying most of Mount Desert Island, is Acadia National Park – the only US National Park in New England. There's a lot of ground to cover here, and the leaf-peeping opportunities are both remarkable and extensive. One of the best ways to orient yourself is with a drive along the Park Loop Road, a 27 mile route which connects the park's forests, mountains, lakes and rocky coast. Best foliage viewpoints are at Otter Cliffs, which are topped with densely-packed spruce trees, and Cadillac Mountain, the oft-quoted highest peak on the Atlantic coast between Canada and Brazil.
Virgin Atlantic operates a daily flight to Boston from London Heathrow airport. You can also visit Virgin Holidays for an extensive range of New England holidays and tours.
Thanks to Flickr photographer banspy for the great header shot of the Mohawk Trail at Greenfield, Massachusetts.