Northeast corner from the East River.
Exterior construction is wrapping up at the Howard Hughes Corporation's new retail center at Pier 17. This new structure is part of the redevelopment of the site formerly home to Benjamin Thompson's 1983 structure of similar function. The 300,000 square foot retail project is designed by SHoP Architects, the firm also responsible for the nearby Pier 15 and the East River Waterfront Esplanade renovation.
Southeast corner from the East River.
The façade consists of two lower floors clad in a corrugated dark gray metal panel and two upper floors clad in panels of channel glass and tall windows. Operable glass walls at the north and south facades can slide vertically down to close off the lower floors.
Architect: SHoP Architects; Developer: The Howard Hughes Corporation; Program: Retail; Location: Seaport District, New York, NY; Completion: 2018.


I have said it so many times that when Nigerian politicians converge to map out plans for acquiring power which, in most cases, practically translates to securing unlimited access to unearned wealth, they do not usually remember that they came from different ethnic blocks. At such gatherings, they would all think alike, talk with one voice and even look and laugh alike. They would speak the same language. Indeed, illicit accumulation and all forms of corrupt activities do not have tribal marks. The colour of graft is the same any day.
And because of this unhealthy development, I maintained, "…an ever-swelling cult of looters has emerged whose nuisance value has remained the undisputed headache of the country… And given this very depressing situation and with the dreadful cult of looters growing in stature and influence, maintaining effective command at virtually all our public institutions, how then can we possibly hope to be able to sanitise the system or have free and fair elections in this country? Now, the members of this cult have so much money to throw around and so have easily enthroned themselves as formidable godfathers and kingmakers who deploy the billions at their disposal to install and remove governments at will.
That is the egregious story of Nigeria. Many of the politicians out there raising a lot of din about their patriotism and selfless-service may just be ordinary job seekers looking for meal tickets. And that is why I insist that Nigerian masses are so tragically naïve. Immediately these politicians disagree among themselves, either on the sharing formula or on the allocation of offices or spheres of influence, they would suddenly remember their differences which never mattered at all when they were sharing and carting away happily. Then they would return to the masses whom they had long forgotten to stoke ethnic tensions among them in order to use them to negotiate for themselves positions of power, influence and wealth.
Consequently, the suffering man who had lived peacefully with his equally suffering neighbour would be persuaded to suddenly see themselves as enemies and start fighting each other. The people would be deceived into thinking they are fighting to advance the interests of their ethnic groups, not knowing that they are at war to help negotiate better places and limitless luxuries for selfish and callous politicians.
Sometime ago, I was in one of the state capitals and what were on virtually everybody's lips at that period were the media reports about some choice structures and juicy investments allegedly belonging to a former governor which were believed to have been acquired with the proceeds of his mindless looting. Opinions were divided on the mind-blowing report. Although some people rose in stout defence of the fellow, what I thought was unimaginable was that some others could go to the sickening extent of openly boasting that what the man was alleged to have stolen was "their" money, so, why should it be the business of anyone who was not from the state!
It was difficult to comprehend what I had just heard, but the fellow was dead serious repeating the same words to the other young man, becoming angrier as he spoke and showing clearly that he could initiate a physical combat if the other fellow continued to discuss the matter that "did not concern" him. With people who reason like this fellow abundantly existing across our country, why should any thieving public officer ever think of exercising any restraint?
That is why the ethnic conflicts in most cities are periodic. Some say they only occur during elections or when some politicians have either lost out in their quest for power or are being tried for corruption. The most painful thing is that while the hungry and haggard masses are out there fighting each other, the politicians whom they wrongly assume is their champion is behind closed doors negotiating a better deal for himself. Once he has been settled satisfactorily, he would come out and tell his people to halt the hostilities. He may let a few crumbs fall to them, that is, those who did not die during the conflicts. And the deep bitterness which he has caused between the neighbours might take time to heal, if it will ever. He would move away to wallow in his usual luxuries until the need arises again for him to stoke another ethnic tension to service his narrow, selfish interests.
I have been calling on Nigerians to stop listening to these politicians, but will they ever hear? There may be some of them breathing today who might agree to serve as thugs in future elections, and may lose their lives. They may champion the next ethnic tension when the politician would return to use them once more to further his selfish purposes and may even be killed or maimed in the process. Please, Nigerians, stop allowing yourselves to be used as cheap tools in the hands of these selfish and heartless politicians. The only divisions that ought to exist in Nigeria should be between the oppressors and the oppressed, the exploiters and the exploited, and criminally enriched and the wickedly impoverished. Stop fighting each other to impress your oppressors. You are all victims!


When it comes to Henrico, VA homes, you generally have two options: you could either rent a home or you could buy one. Which decision is best? How can you make the most of your money?
Q: How long do you plan on staying in the area?
If you aren't planning on staying in the Henrico area for long, it makes the most sense to rent. That way, you don't have to worry about trying to sell a home when you move. On the other hand, if you are going to be in the area for a number of years, buying may be the best option. Real estate typically appreciates in value. Over time, this can help you gain a lot of equity in your home, which can transform it into a major asset.
Q: How much money do you have saved?
Although there are loans available that don't require a large down payment, you will generally be better off if you can put at least 20% down on a new home. If you pay any less than that, you will be required to purchase private mortgage insurance. This can significantly add to your monthly costs, making your housing expenses more difficult to afford.
Also, when you buy a home, you are responsible for paying the closing costs. In some cases, these costs can be rolled into your mortgage. Typically, however, it is best to pay them outright, meaning that you need to have even more money on hand.
When you rent, you usually have to pay your first and last months' rent along with a security deposit. That can add up to several thousand dollars, depending on how much the house you are renting costs.
Q: Are you willing to take on the responsibilities of homeownership?
When you own a home, you are responsible for maintaining it. That means that if anything breaks, you have to either fix it yourself or pay someone to fix it for you. You also have to keep up with maintenance. In an apartment, your landlord will usually take care of all of that for you.
When deciding between renting or buying Henrico, VA homes, you should not only consider your finances but also your long-term plans to determine which option is best.


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Liverpool's story of togetherness encapsulated by the absence of one man, and serves as reminder
The Reds are unified as a squad, but each player has been carefully vetted in what they bring to the environment.
Dan MorganContent Editor
Nathaniel Clyne's Liverpool career disappeared under Klopp after a bright start. (Image: (Photo by Andrew Powell/Liverpool FC via Getty Images))
It's fair to say none of us expected the emotional journey this season took us on. Even in the remaining lit embers of the title success, with the confetti cannons fired and the trophy well and truly made to feel at home on the Anfield turf, there was room for more emotion and a stirring sense of pride and unity.
Two days after their win, Liverpool were back in training. A session dictated by the swansong of Adam Lallana, who was presented with adulation, mementos, thanks and congratulations from everyone around him in Melwood. That carried over into a tearful interview on LFCTV that evening which beamed around the world, and it said so much about what these players feel about each other, themselves and the club.
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Jürgen Klopp has created a sibling-hood at the heart of his Liverpool base. Everyone involved, from players to canteen staff have a role to play. Melwood is no longer a place to train with separatist ideals, it is the place which transcends the idea that together anything is possible, as Klopp often cites. That concept will continue when the club moves to a brand new training base in their Kirkby Academy in the coming months.
Yet as Lallana was praised to the heavens, there was a former teammate already out the door after seeing down the final days of his Reds' career in the Kirkby base, continuing rehab away from the main group of players. Quite what happened to Nathaniel Clyne at Liverpool remains a mystery. Many claim that injuries put paid to a career that vanished off the face of the earth, but there is seemingly more to it.
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It's easy to forget that Clyne played 41 games in Klopp's first full-season at the club. Or that only last season he had to start against Manchester United at home (a performance Klopp was full of praise for). Yet despite Clyne being on the same journey as a Liverpool player as Lallana to a degree, he was seemingly shunned out of the back door and sent off with the well wishes of, well, nobody. Not publicly at least.
There remains an element of caution when writing content of this nature. I for one second don't wish to make inferences on the character of somebody I don't know, just because they're in the public eye. Therefore this isn't me claiming Clyne to be a negative influence because frankly, I don't know if he was or wasn't.
The point was more about Klopp, and his tolerance and patience but also his intolerance for something which upsets the balance. He broadly operates a well-known no a-----s policy at the club, an explanation for certain transfers never transpiring, most definitely. Whatever the reason for Clyne's muted exit and the absence of any subsequent fond farewells, it is a reminder, just like Lallana's emotional eulogy, of the standards placed on all aspects of what being a footballer for Liverpool now entails.
Clyne's decline at Liverpool cannot be put down solely to injuries or the development of Trent Alexander-Arnold. Whatever the reasons, it shows that Klopp remains ruthless in his quest for balance on all quarters.
Adam Lallana
Liverpool FCMoisés Caicedo transfer stance means Liverpool should reap long and short-term Brighton rewardsBrighton appears to have shut the door on a move for their star midfielder, Moisés Caicedo, in January, which might eliminate a key Liverpool transfer disadvantage.
Sean Dyche has already admitted he was a Liverpool fan and 'King Kenny' was his favorite player
Sean Dyche has arrived at Finch Farm, with Everton having seemingly found its new manager. But the former Burnley boss has admitted he grew up supporting Liverpool.
Real Madrid 'begged' for Stefan Bajčetić as Liverpool secures fresh deal through to 2027
Stefan Bajčetić has been a breakout star for Liverpool this season, and was recently rewarded with a new contract. But he could easily have gone to Real Madrid.
Liverpool has caused transfer 'ripple effect' as Manchester United could now sanction move
Liverpool has been accused of not doing enough in the January transfer window, but the business it has completed has made waves, affecting Manchester United.

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Controversial Cybersecurity Bill A Threat To Privacy
Controversial Cybersecurity Bill
As the US Senate prepares to vote on the controversial Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act just days before the August recess, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has warned that the privacy of US citizens and organizations may be compromised. The DHS has also warned that the proposed legislation might slow down response to cyber attacks, and therefore be counter productive.
Additionally, a number of IT firms and privacy advocates are convinced that the proposed legislation will make it much easier for the National Security Agency (NSA) to acquire corporate and personal information that it not related to cybersecurity.
The new cybersecurity bill aims to create incentives that will encourage companies to share information of cyber threats with the federal government, and has generally been welcomed. But potential threats to privacy and other issues could stall implementation of the legislation until next year, because there simply isn't enough time to debate issues before the upcoming recess at the end of this week.
Privacy Threats
An active privacy advocate, Senator Al Franken (Democrat) has made public a letter to him from the deputy secretary of the DHS, Alejandro Mayorkas that indicates if the bill is passed in its current form, it could undermine the cybersecurity objectives of the nation as a whole. It would also threaten "important privacy protections and civil liberties."
Senator Bernie Sanders (Democrat), who is running for president, has proposed an amendment to the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act (CISA) that will establish a group that will investigate the implications relating to privacy and how data gathered might be used. Essentially he wants transparency for consumers and for Government because of the real threat of modern technology on the privacy of Americans. His argument is that public policy has been outpaced by technology, and already "a huge amount of information" is being collected about individuals from where they go to what they do.
Also an active advocate for the individual right to privacy, Sanders voted against the USA Freedom Act earlier this year, because he said it did not safeguard privacy. Amongst other things, the legislation, enacted in June this year, "reformed" the way federal government conducts electronic surveillance, uses trap and trace devices, gathers information for counter-terrorism, foreign intelligence and criminal purposes, and accesses business records.
Two other senators, Dianne Feinstein (Democrat) and Richard Burr (Republican), have also proposed changes to the bill that will limit what government can do with information shared. For example, they say it should only be used for cybersecurity purposes and not to prosecute criminals, even in the case of "serious violent felonies."
Calls to Pass the Bill Immediately
This is the third time a cybersecurity bill of this type has been presented to the Senate. To prevent it being stalled a third time, the US Chamber of Commerce – a very influential body – has urged "every member" to pass the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015 immediately. When the bill was approved by the Senate's Intelligence Committee in March this year there was only one vote against it – that of Senator Ron Wyden (Democrat) who continues to push for amendments before it becomes law.
Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader (Republican) has also urged senators to pass the bill immediately.
If the bill is passed this week, it will still need to be "reconciled" with cybersecurity bill passed by the House of Representatives in April. Only then can it sent to President Barack Obama for signing into law.
By Penny Swift
Penny Swift
Penny has been a professional writer since 1984 – Penny has written more than 30 general trade books and eight college books. She has also written countless newspaper and magazine articles for: Skills on Site, Popular Mechanics (SA) and SA Conference, Exhibitions and Events Guide.
Penny has a BA in Social Sciences and currently resides in Cape Town, South Africa.
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The Feds Are Coming For Delta-8 THC
By Benzema Girajd / June 13, 2022
August Battles was barely out of high school when he and a friend decided to capitalize on the 2018 Farm Bill—in which Congress and President Donald Trump legalized an American hemp industry—and started selling "CBD cigarettes," smokes containing the low-THC, high(er) CBD cultivar of cannabis sativa that's legal under federal law.
Packs of their Vance Global "guilt-free smokes" now appear in 12,000 stores across the country, they claim. But the market is fickle and consumer tastes shift quickly. So after the CBD boom fizzled into a bust, Battles pivoted to Delta-8 THC, the hemp-derived cannabinoid that's nearly identical to the "real" THC in marijuana banned under federal law.
Delta-8 THC absolutely gets you high, but since the source product is hemp, Delta-8 products remain federally legal—and can be found in smoke shops, novelty stores, bodegas, gas stations and online all over the United States.
But maybe not for much longer.
As health agencies indicated on Tuesday, the federal government is finally taking notice of this glaring loophole in federal drug law. And hemp industry players believe action may soon follow.
COMMERCE CITY CO – JANUARY 31: Members of the Drug Enforcement Administration raided two homes … [+] side-by-side, in an assumed illegal marijuana operation, on January 31, 2019 in Commerce City, Colorado. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/MediaNews Group/The Denver Post via Getty Images)
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On Tuesday, the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Food and Drug Administration published warnings advising the public of "serious health risks" posed by Delta-8 THC products.
According to the FDA, between December 2020 and July 2021, poison-control centers received 660 calls from people who consumed Delta-8 THC—many unintentionally, almost all of them children, dozens of whom were hospitalized with very familiar-sounding symptoms: lethargy, slurred speech, erratic heart rates, sedation, and even "coma."
The warnings echo advisories issued over the past decade about "regular" adult-use cannabis products containing THC—triggered by people, sometimes children but frequently adults, who overconsumed.
Battles suspects a similar phenomenon is at play. "Those people in the hospital, they were there because they were too high, more than likely," he said.
One big difference is that unlike tightly regulated adult-use cannabis, Delta-8 THC is wholly unregulated. And, as the FDA pointed out, there are no requirements around labeling or product quality or safety.
The same was true with products containing CBD. And the FDA also cracked down on CBD products, but for mislabeling products or making claims about health benefits unsupported by research.
After a brief boom, the FDA cracked down on CBD products marketed for pets. (Photo by Smith … [+] Collection/Gado/Getty Images)
The other major difference—and the one that spells trouble for the Delta-8 THC industry—is that unlike CBD, Delta-8 products get you wrecked.
Last month, Vance Global released a line of Delta-8 THC gummies that are "as highly potent as possible," said Battles, who wanted to avoid the predictable complaints from unsatisfied (and un-stoned) customers who weren't getting their money's worth.
"Half a gummy will put you on your ass," he promised. And so when the CDC and FDA indicated they were watching, Battles "definitely wasn't surprised."
UNITED STATES – SEPTEMBER 5: Hemp grows at Murray State Universitys hemp field in Murray, Ky., on … [+] Thursday, Sept. 5, 2019. (Photo By Bill Clark/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images)
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So far, none of the Delta-8 vendors or distributors contacted for this article reported any changes in vendor, distributor, or customer attitudes as a result of the FDA/CDC warnings. But they did interpret the federal agencies' warning as a clear sign.
"It's kind of that first blow against the industry," Battles said. "They kind of did the same thing with CBD."
It would not be the first. To date, 16 states have banned or restricted sales of Delta-8 products, including cannabis-friendly states like Colorado, Michigan, and Nevada. Bans in those states is motivated in part by complaints from the adult-use cannabis industry, which rightly views Delta-8 THC products as an existential threat.
But the federal government may also take action. For years, the FDA has been mulling standards and regulations for CBD products. Since Delta-8 has intoxicating, psychoactive properties, the FDA may move more swiftly. The other compounding factor is that since Delta-8 THC products first appeared about two years ago, the market is flooded with companies offering the product—often without age restrictions.
"The FDA is reacting like it does every time," said Lo Friesen, the founder and CEO of HeyLo Cannabis, a licensed, adult-use cannabis company headquartered in Washington. "But this one is heightened in scope because it's everywhere."
Some Delta-8 THC purveyors would welcome regulation. Chase Slappey is the co-founder of Atlanta-based ATLRx, which markets and sells Delta-8 THC and CBD products online and in brick-and-mortar locations throughout Georgia.
Unlike products that may appear in truck stops and seedier locations—such as the very products the CDC and FDA warned about on Tuesday—ATLRx products are lab tested and have unique QR codes that provide "full panel" lab results, he said.
"If you eat too much, you'll freak out, especially if you don't have a tolerance. That's just naturally going to happen," he said. "But there are a lot of bad actors out there who are not properly manufacturing Delta-8 themselves."
For now, the Delta-8 market is unaffected. If anything, the FDA may have unintentionally heightened awareness and interest.
But when a crackdown comes, Friesen believes the FDA will start with cease-and-desist orders aimed at a select few Delta-8 companies, starting with the biggest or the most unscrupulous—a near-repeat of how the FDA cracked down on the CBD industry.
"We're going to see the same cycle with Delta-8 products," she predicted. That may lead to an amendment to the Farm Bill that clarifies which hemp derivatives are legal, which aren't, and which require regulation.
Looming over all of this, of course, is federal cannabis legalization. If the Delta-9 THC in marijuana was legal, demand for Delta-8 THC—a synthetic product, created to fulfill the market inefficiency posed by drug prohibition—would evaporate. If federal marijuana legalization happens, Delta-8 will be a nonfactor.
But if the federal government adds Delta-8 to the Controlled Substances Act, the whole drama will play out yet again, a few years or months down the road, with yet another cannabis product not captured under the law.
As ATLRx's Slappey noted, "There's always another cannabinoid."
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Kanye West's latest edition of Sunday Service featured a very special guest. Rap legend DMX stopped by Kanye's weekly event and blessed all in attendance with a special prayer.
All of DMX's albums historically include prayers, so it was only right for X to give one at the service. Kim Kardashian took a video of his prayer and shared it via Twitter. Check it out below.


Valley Cottage, NY -- (SBWIRE) -- 08/09/2018 -- Increase in need for reduced maintenance cost along with unexpected failure is anticipated to fuel the growth of global machine condition monitoring market. In order to find any failure in machine such as noise, vibration and temperature measurements, machine condition monitoring is required. Generally, machine condition monitoring techniques is used in rotating equipment, pumps, electric motors, internal combustion engines, presses. It is a major part of predictive maintenance. Machine condition monitoring allows maintenance to be scheduled and avoids its consequences. The demand for machine condition monitoring is rapidly increasing as they are widely used across various industries such as chemicals, aerospace & defence, automotive, metals and mining among many others. Its unique benefits increases the lifespan of the machines. Above of all, unexpected breakdown and focus on plant asset management is pushing the growth in the machine condition monitoring market.


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Metro-North Railroad is asking kids to get creative about safety. Metro-North is holding a Rail Safety Poster Contest for students who attend schools within Metro-North's territory throughout New York and Connecticut.
The contest asks students, from grades pre-K to 12, to create posters illustrating what they believe is most important about rail safety. Students are encouraged to submit as many poster ideas as they'd like, and they're free to use any art medium they choose for their poster. All artwork must be original.
TRACKS, the railroad's safety outreach and education program, is running overseeing the contest. TRACKS, an acronym for "Together Railroads And Communities Keeping Safe," is run by Metro-North's Office of System Safety; the program earned the Gold Award for Safety, which is the highest safety award presented by the American Public Transportation Association.
This free community outreach program is intended to educate and promote rail safety. TRACKS covers grade crossing safety, rider safety, trespassing and suicide prevention; it's designed for students, drivers, customers, pedestrians and residents who work and live in or around the communities Metro-North Railroad serves.
In addition to organizing the kid friendly poster contest, to help make its safety message resonate with young people, TRACKS introduced special ambassadors, a super-hero known as Metro-Man, and his faithful companion, a dog named Tracks. The characters are incorporated into safety presentations and are featured in coloring and activity books that help reinforce the safety message. Metro-Man - a Metro-North employee dressed in a special costume that features a voice modulator and LED display – and his sidekick Tracks, who is played by a MTA Police Department canine, also make appearances at community events and safety presentations.
Students can submit posters about any of the key themes covered by the TRACKS program, including: train passenger safety, pedestrian safety, grade crossing safety, trespassing on railroad property and gap safety. All posters should incorporate the TRACKS slogan "Learn the Facts, Stay Off the Tracks!", and applicants are encouraged to use hashtags #MNR Tracks and #USRailSafetyWeek.
The deadline for contest registration is October 26, and submissions will be accepted until November 30. One poster will be selected from each grade level group (pre-K, K-3, 4-8 and 9-12). There is no limit to the number of posters a school can submit. A school may choose to submit one poster as a school representation or multiple posters by individual classrooms, small groups of students or individual students to also represent the school. The winners will be decided and revealed on Monday, January 14th, 2019.


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Orphans of Dusk
Revenant EP
(Self-Released)
In my review of Mesmur's self-titled debut, I lamented the lack of death/doom in 2014. However, there were a few worthy entries in the genre last year, and one of the most exciting actually happened to be Mesmur-related. You see, their vocalist, Chris G, is also the voice in the Australia/New Zealand-based project, Orphans of Dusk, but you would never know it just from listening. While both bands work with shades of death and doom, their styles are pretty much at opposite ends of the spectrum, and Chris G adapted his vocal approach for both. This display of range and skill is just part of what makes Revenant such a promising debut EP.
Of course, an amalgamation of goth, death, and doom metal is nothing new, but there are a few things that make this group's take on it exceptional. First off, there are the vocals of Chris G, which alternate between an articulate yet vicious growl and a deep, tuneful croon that actually reminds me of the bass-baritone vocals of Brad Roberts of Canadian alt rock act, Crash Test Dummies. Then, there's the huge Type O Negative influence. Now, plenty of bands have been inspired by those goth metal innovators, but I've never heard the darkest side of their sound so powerfully embodied as it is here. The lush keyboards, huge guitar slides and bends, heavy basslines, and massive, memorable choruses throughout the four tracks immediately take me back to the best moments of October Rust. The only things missing are the fuzzed-out guitar sound and Peter Steele's voice, but there's no recreating that, and this isn't all about cloning Type O anyway. Elements of melodic death and doom are equally as prominent. I hesitate to use the word "progressive," but the way these sounds are folded together is more layered and complex than you usually hear in this genre, as the band unpredictably shifts between styles throughout unconventional song structures filled with deft guitar work and detailed percussion. At times, tracks like "August Price" and "Nibelheim" are even downright thrashy.
Revenant by Orphans of Dusk
The only criticism that I can come up with is that the production could afford to be a little fuller, but that could be tweaked for a CD and/or vinyl pressing (the EP is digital-only at the moment). A label needs to snatch these guys up and make that happen. I also hope a full-length isn't too far away. The genre is in need of a band like this.
[Visit the band's website]
Written by Adam Palm
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Commented by: Jay
Killer review Adam. I'm going to check this out later. This sounds like exactly what I want to hear right now.
on Mar 19th, 2015 at 18:29
Commented by: Andy Synn
I was about to disagree about 2014, then I checked my own list/s from last year and… yeah… hmmm…
Still some stuff did come out that scratched the old Death/Doom itch. Kuolemanlaakso did one of my favourite albums of 2014, the latest November's Doom was predictably great, as were Ghost Brigade and KYPCK (if you count them).
Also my own band Twilight's Embrace (shameless self-promotion) put out a pretty good effort I think.
So far this year I've discovered both Aetherian and Exgenesis though, so things are starting out well!
Commented by: Adam Palm
Andy, I found your album and I'm listening to it now. This is some damn fine death/doom! I'm sorry that I missed it last year.
I agree that this year is looking much better for the style with recent and upcoming albums from Atten Ash, Exgenesis, Mythological Cold Towers, Shroud of the Heretic, and most of all, Paradise Lost's return to the genre.
@Adam
Well, thank you man. And no need to apologise. I felt a bit bad about the shameless self-promotion there, but glad that you liked it!
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Home Skin Care	Fade Cream For Black Skin – Tips to Pick the Best Skin Fade Cream Revealed on the Tyra Banks Show!
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Many women follow the Tyra Bank show in order to get some health & beauty tips. Recently she featured many African-American guests who shared their experiences of the skin whitening creams and bleaches. They also discussed many home remedies in this regard.
Here are some tips that would help you select the suitable fade creams for black skin.
Usually the black skin is caused due to hyper pigmentation. Actually our skin naturally develops a component known as melanin. This forms the color of our skin. When this pigment is developed in excess the complexion gets disturbed and hence we have problems like dark patches, brown spots, etc. Taking good care of your hygiene really helps in lessening this problem.
· For this you may adapt to some simple changes in your daily routine like waxing regularly.
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ROBERTO MARTINEZ has claimed that Lacina Traore's Everton loan spell could be cut short.
The 6ft 8in striker pulled up with a hamstring injury before last week's clash with Chelsea, and Martinez concedes that the Ivorian could be on his way back to parent club Monaco.
The Toffees are looking to challenge for a Champions League place this season, and with star man Romelu Lukaku close to full fitness, Traore's services may not be required if he has to undergo surgery.
However, Martinez is hopeful that the former Anzhi man can make a speedy recovery, adding: "We have been working closely with Monaco to ensure we get the best possible treatment on the injury.
"He will now see two specialists next week – one in London and one in Paris. Then we will make the final decision with the parent club.
"If Lacina will be fit by the end of the season, then we will see him in an Everton shirt again, and that is what we are all aiming for."


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It's St. Paul Mayor Chris Coleman's birthday today.
1 September //
Posted in City Hall Scoop //
Tags : Doomtree, It's your birthday, Music for the Mayor, St. Paul Mayor Chris Coleman
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It's hizzoner's birthday, and here's the invite to "Music for the Mayor" that went out a couple weeks ago, which lists more co-hosts than Coca-Cola has vice presidents. Email addresses have been redacted to protect the innocent. The Scoop knows you're curious, so here's links to Solomon's Sessions and the musically-infamous Lazerbeak of Doomtree, et al.
Date: August 20, 2015 12:16:23 AM CDT
Cc: ""
Subject: Join us: You are invited! Sept 1st "Music for the Mayor" w/ Chris Coleman
If you don't yet have this on your calendar for September 1st, I'd love for you to join us as a co-host or guest. Music for the Mayor is such a fun night filled with many good friends from the neighborhood and from around the City–and it would be great if you could be there too! This year, we are hoping the Mayor will donate some of his birthday event proceeds to the St. Paul DFL to support our efforts for school board and city council this election cycle.
You can RSVP to me or Matt Freeman and/or let Matt know if you want to be listed as a co-host too. (Matt is copied on this message above.) It a great night under the stars in the 's back yard with live music, good beer and plenty of friends–and I hope to see you there!
From: Mayor Coleman – 2015 Music for the Mayor [mailto:]
Subject: You are invited! Sept 1st "Music for the Mayor" w/ Chris Coleman
Please join us for the
9th Annual
"Music for the Mayor"
a musical event with Chris Coleman
in support of Capitol Leadership PAC and
Celebrating the Mayor's Birthday
Solomon's Sessions
w/ Solomon Parham
of Doomtree
Tuesday, September 1st
Saint Paul MN 55108
Suggested Donations:
Make checks payable to Capitol Leadership PAC
Donations are accepted online here.
PAC proceeds to support the DFL and candidates
running for state and local office
-Corporate contributions are not accepted-
Join CoHosts: Connie Coleman – Rep. Alice Hausman – CM Russ Stark
Jon & Beth Commers – Mary Vanderwert – CM Amy Brendmoen
Joe Bagnoli – Charlie Nauen & PJ Pofahl – Melvin Carter III – Ted Davis
Bill Huepenbecker – Dana Bailey – Jon Grebner – Elizabeth Emerson
Matt Freeman & Nicole Wittig-Geske – Darren Tobolt – Cecile Bedor
Elizabeth Wefel – CM Chris Tolbert – Chris Edrington – Libby Kantner
Nancy Homans & Garry Hesser – SPSB Anne Carroll – John Marshall
Patrick Coleman – Rep. John Lesch – Kris Fredson – Peter Grafstrom
Erica Schumacher & Andrew Collins – Katie Knutson – Jane Freeman
Kristin Beckmann & Robert Richman – Ken Peterson & Connie Lewis
Sen. Sandy Pappas – Audrey Estebo & John Eaton – Harry Melander
Ann Mulholland & Steve Cerkvenik – Ken Iosso – SPSB Jean O'Connell
JD Burton & Stephanie Zawistowski – Ken Martin – Bobby Kasper
Sarah Stoesz – Cmr. Rafael Ortega – Mickey Moore & Paul Williams
JoAnn Clark – John & Nina Tuttle – Becky Loewen – Jeanne Weigum
Jake Spano – Rich Ginsberg – Sarah Walker – Lyn Burton – Josh Lease
Mike & Kate Freeman – Sarah Erickson – Todd Strand & Deb Jessen
Joe Campbell – CA John Choi – Len Levine – CM Dave Thune
Jon Schumacher – CM Dai Thao
Interested in Joining the Cohost Committee? Looking to RSVP?
Contact Matt Freeman at
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St. Paul Mayor Chris Coleman declared Sunday, Feb. 28 "Minneapolis Day" in St. Paul
2 March //
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St. Paul Mayor Chris Coleman appeared on Garrison Keillor's "A Prairie Home Companion" this weekend and did the unthinkable — the mayor declared Saturday, Feb. 28 "Minneapolis Day" in the city of St. Paul. The proclamation wasn't entirely flattering, but it did make mention of the recent article in the Atlantic Monthly, which has been criticized in some corners for conflating the two cities.
Here's a take-away:
Keillor on the mayor's marriage to Connie Coleman: "You're a very lucky man. A St. Paul boy from Cretin High School who got to marry a woman from Minneapolis, every boy's dream."
Coleman: "It's a mixed marriage."
The proclamation then begins thusly….
"Whereas Minneapolis, while not the state capitol, nor the gateway to the Great Lakes … nor the home of Paul Bunyan… whereas the Atlantic article uses Minneapolis and the Twin Cities as synonyms, as for example in the reference to the Twin Cities' downtown area', now therefore I, Christopher Coleman, at no expense to taxpayers, hereby declare Saturday, Feb. 28, as 'Minneapolis Day' in the city of St. Paul, and particularly in its downtown, which is actually separate from downtown Minneapolis…"
Watch the video for yourself, here.
City Council Member Dan Bostrom plans to vote "no, no and no" on mayor's priorities
22 October //
Tags : City Council Member Dan Bostrom, Palace Theatre, pot holes, RiverCentre bonds, road repair, RSVP, St. Paul Mayor Chris Coleman
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St. Paul Mayor Chris Coleman's plans to increase the property tax levy by 2.4 percent next year face opposition from a city council member who appears to be increasingly comfortable as the sole "no" vote on the council.
Ditto for the mayor's plans to invest $8 million from the 2015 city budget into the long-shuttered Palace Theater. Ditto for the mayor's road repair strategy. St. Paul City Council Member Dan Bostrom plans a series of no votes, beginning with a vote this afternoon on a raft of bonds that would fund several of the mayor's initiatives.
"There is money available to pay debt to keep that tax increase at zero," Bostrom said.
Not long ago, the state Legislature freed up city funds by helping to pay off a series of bonds dedicated to St. Paul's convention center, the RiverCentre.
With the 1996 bonds paid off, the city now has an estimated $4.5 million in sales tax revenue which it can dedicate to different projects, from property tax relief to road repair or the planned reopening of the downtown Palace Theater.
Bostrom would like to see the money go toward tax relief — he'd like to see the mayor's proposed 2.4 percent increase to the city's 2015 tax levy drop to zero.
After a difficult winter pothole season, however, Coleman is prioritizing a series of city initiatives under the "8-80 Vitality Fund," which includes arterial street repair and $8 million for the reopening of the Palace Theater. The city would sell $40 million in bonds on the week of November 10 to fund the various projects.
The mayor's proposal would partially raid the RSVP (Residential Street Vitality Repair) program, redirecting much of the residential street reconstruction funding to busier arterial streets. That has Bostrom peeved, to say the least.
Says Bostrom:
"The big problem I have … RSVP could wind up getting pushed
back years and years and years. That's a lot. These poor folks that have been waiting all these years are going to be looking so far out into the future… You make a promise, you live with it."
"In the final analysis, they look so good once they're done. But we got
all hyper over the potholes here. Now a few more streets are going to
potentially be reconstructed at the expense of the neighborhoods."
"The Palace Theater, that's basically a new deal. I haven't had a
single soul that's approached me in my neighborhood and said, 'You
know, Dan, we really should reopen the Palace.'"
"I am against the levy increase. I don't support increasing it 50
cents. Particularly in light of the fact they were able to find
$800,000 to approve the (recent Black Bear Crossings legal) settlement."
Bostrom said that the $4.5 million in sales tax revenue should be split roughly in half, with $2.4 million used to avoid a tax levy increase. The other half could support a smaller bonding package, which could still include some of the mayor's priorities.
The mayor's priorities under the 8-80 Vitality Fund include:
Sales Tax Revenue Bonds, Taxable Series 2014F & Series 2014G
Attachment to Resolution RES 14-1854
8-80 Vitality Fund
The 8-80 Vitality Fund is designed to promote economic development by increasing activity and vitality
on our streets and public spaces throughout the City of Saint Paul. This unique bond fund will invest in
infrastructure that attracts residents, employees, businesses, and visitors for years to come.
To be competitive in today's international market place, cities need to be interesting, vital places that
attract people. This attraction will bring residents who will make the city their home and businesses
who will locate where they can best attract employees.
The 8-80 Vitality Fund, inspired by the work of 8-80 Cities, includes projects that will attract millennials
downtown at night, families and others to great neighborhoods with world class trails, restaurants and
employers with a distinctive downtown bike loop, and residents and development with additional public
spaces; as well as promote efficient government through investment in the City's optical fiber
The 8-80 Vitality Fund includes six key elements:
• Palace Theater; $8M
• Jackson Street Reconstruction and Downtown Bike Loop; $8M
• Grand Round Investment – Johnson Parkway, Wheelock Parkway, and Pelham Boulevard; $13.2M
• Dickerman Park Development; $2M
• Optical Fiber Infrastructure – Citywide Network; $1.8M
• Additional 8-80 Streets/Public Spaces; $9.5M
A bus stop returns to 6th and Wacouta, by River Park Lofts, and downtown advocates are furious
14 May //
Tags : Barrio, Bill Hosko, Bin, BRT, Bulldog, bus shelter, bus stop, Dave Thune, Joe Spencer, John Mannillo, Metro Transit, Park Square Court, St. Paul Mayor Chris Coleman
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ADDENDUM (05/15):
St. Paul Mayor's office came out with a letter today reiterating its full support for the new bus stop: "Beyond the importance of a 21st-Century transit system for St. Paul, Metro Transit ridership data and adopted strategies for transit service have concluded that a bus stop is needed," Mayor Coleman wrote.
In Lowertown, the humble Metro Transit bus stop that once stood in front of the River Park Lofts at 6th and Wacouta streets is set to return, on steroids, following a voyage that had it relocated for years about a block away.
Residents at the lofts are furious, and downtown advocate John Mannillo, City Council Member Dave Thune and art gallery owner Bill Hosko are taking their side, with at least a general nod of support from the mayor's office. Now that's just weird.
Mannillo, who chairs the Capitol River Council's Development Review Committee, has planned a public meeting about the bus stop at 6 p.m. May 27 in the Skyway Level Conference Room of the US Bank Building, 101 5th St. E.
Mannillo took issue with "moving the bus stop from in front of Park Square Court to a block east, outside somebody's window who lives there. … There's a number of issues that are going to be coming up here."
The new bus stop won't be your typical boxy shelter. Metro Transit plans to extend the sidewalk at 6th and Wacouta a bit to create a bump-out that accommodates passengers, and install a modern new bus shelter with electronic message signs and other amenities ready for a future Bus Rapid Transit line, according to downtown insiders.
The Scoop is still confirming details with Metro Transit.
In a May 14 email to fellow tenants and supporters, ground-level River Park Lofts residents Barbara and Larry McMullen summarized the history of the bus stop saga as follows:
"As veterans of the Bus Stop Issue, having bought our first floor loft in 2005, moving into it in August of 2006, we have been living through the saga since the beginning of The River Park Lofts as a Lowertown residence. When this building was a commercial entity, rather than a secure multi-family residence, the bus stop in question was on our corner. When the loft project was created, the bus stop moved to the block in front of the Park Square Court building and the Railroad Building. At that time, there was no BULLDOG, no BARRIO and no BIN WINE BAR.
As these businesses began to move in to their present locations, the owners of those two buildings began pressuring the city and Metro Transit to move the bus stop back to our corner. The residents, with the support of Dave Thune, our City Council Representative; The Capitol River Council and other Lowertown residents organized letter-writing, phone calls and hearings to keep the bus stop and shelter where it was now located. We also had the support of Lee Bennett, who led the Metro Transit, now retired. It was decided that having the bus shelter at our corner was a bad idea for many reasons:
— the negative impact on our property, which was already suffering through a serious recession
— we live here 24/7 and 365 days a year, while the outdoor dining is just a few months of the year
— our building does not offer street access to the skyway, as exists in the two commercial buildings
— having traffic and walking traffic in motion is quite different from having it constantly in front of one's only window
— decisions should be made with consideration for residents as well as businesses
— handicapped individuals have easy access to the services that are housed in those buildings and public transportation, while our building does not
… When the City Council approved the widening of the sidewalk to create a promenade of sorts, we attended that meeting. There was no mention of moving the bus stop back here. In fact, one of the reasons for the widening was to have more room for the shelter, allowing it to be further away from the building entrance at the Park Square Court.
The letter dated May 8, and received by many of us in three or four identical mailings, allowed us less than a week before the bus stop is to be moved. No hearings have been held at all. The city gives us more than a month to react to noise easements and attend hearings for Mears Park events, for which most of us are in full support."
Now, Metro Transit plans to move the bus stop back, which the McMullens describe as "bureaucratic amnesia." Hosko, the art gallery owner, lays blame on the recent extension of the 6th Street sidewalk to accommodate outdoor restaurant seating.
Wrote Hosko, in a recent email exchange with River Park Lofts residents:
"Any statement from the city, Metro-Transit or the two property owners that may imply that 'the new outdoor cafe area can no longer accommodate the bus shelter'… is not acceptable. The sidewalk – promenade was forced upon Lowertown, fine, but the bus shelter should go back to where it was promised – along the sidewalk that was widened. Any feelings that it, and the people waiting for the bus, will now clutter the view, should have been considered before the sidewalk was widened."
Some downtown advocates — including the unlikely grouping of St. Paul Mayor Chris Coleman and Thune — are wondering why the bus stop is needed in the first place. They point out that the stop in front of the Park Square Court building sits about half-a-block from a stop on Sibley Street. Both stops serve multiple bus routes.
Moving the stop from Park Square Court to 6th and Wacouta doesn't add much distance between them.
"The question is, do we need shelters and stops within two blocks of each other, or not?" said Thune on Wednesday. "I'd be inclined to agree with the neighbors — right in front of street-level housing is not a good place to have people waiting. It was an issue once before."
Thune also worries that loft owners may be assessed for Metro Transit's planned sidewalk improvements, though he hasn't gotten confirmation either way. "I'm trying to find out. Over the weekend, I kept getting all these emails about it. … Just judging from the number of emails, people are really worked up about it."
Joe Spencer, St. Paul Mayor Chris Coleman's arts and cultural attache, said the mayor's office isn't too enthused about having the bus stop there, either.
"We're not really sure there needs to be a bus stop between Sibley and Wall anyway," Spencer said. "Metro Transit insists on a bus stop, and feels moving it back to the Wacouta location (makes sense). The ridership numbers suggest a lot of people use that stop."
Spencer noted that the stretch of 6th Street that is home to the Bin, Barrio and Bulldog restaurants and the newly-extended 6th Street sidewalk will soon be gaining a fourth restaurant in the Park Square Court building, and he recognizes that having a bus stop directly outside may get a bit crowded.
He takes issues with claims that the bus stop is being moved as a direct result of the sidewalk extension, which was a controversial addition to the Lowertown landscape with historic preservationists and traditionalists. He also rejects notions that a driver who recently led police on a high-speed chase off the interstate crashed into the Bulldog as a result of the sidewalk extension.
Thune is inclined to agree. He'd prefer to see a new bus stop closer to the new regional ballpark.
"I'm getting lots and lots of emails about it," Thune said. "I'd stop short of blaming the sidewalk extension in front of the Bin, Barrio and Bulldog. I certainly wouldn't blame that for the bus stop (relocation) or for the accident that happened. But we need to listen to people who live downtown. We certainly want to make it attractive and safe for them."
St. Paul Mayor Chris Coleman chooses a spokesman: Tonya Tennessen of Weber Shandwick
9 April //
Tags : Joe Campbell, St. Paul Mayor Chris Coleman, Tonya Tennessen
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St. Paul Mayor Chris Coleman has chosen a replacement for former spokesman Joe Campbell, who recently went on to become marketing director for MNsure, the state health insurance exchange.
The Scoop half expected (well, maybe 65 percent expected) Coleman to choose someone from within City Hall to represent him to the masses, but Tonya Tennessen's professional and DFL credentials are hard to ignore. Tennessen, of the marketing firm Weber Shandwick, is a former spokesman (spokeswoman? spokesperson?) for Mark Dayton when he served as U.S. Senator (not Governor).
She was a communications director for the Kelly Doran for Governor campaign, to boot. Here's the official release from the mayor's office.
Mayor Coleman appoints Tonya Tennessen as Communications
Tennessen brings private-sector communications experience to the Mayor's office
SAINT PAUL – Mayor Chris Coleman announced today that he has appointed Tonya Tennessen
to serve as communications director for the City of Saint Paul. Tennessen has 12 years of
communications experience, most recently serving as an account director for global public
relations firm Weber Shandwick where her clients included Fortune 500 companies and federal
government agencies. Prior to Weber Shandwick, Tennessen held communications positions in
federal government and statewide electoral politics.
"I am excited for the mix of high-level private sector and government communications
experience Tonya will bring to my administration," Mayor Chris Coleman said. "Saint Paul is in
a vital period, with the Green Line opening, a vibrant and growing downtown and crucial
educational initiatives, and Tonya will be an asset as we focus on the future of the city."
Tennessen's areas of expertise include developing public education campaigns, issues and crisis
management, digital communications and strategic partnerships.
"I am honored to be joining Mayor Coleman's team," said Tennessen. "I have long admired the
Mayor's focus on economic development, his collaborative approach with the business
community and his advocacy around education policy issues. I look forward to supporting these
key initiatives and engaging residents and stakeholders through effective communications
Tennessen's political experience includes serving as managing communications director for the
state Democratic-Farmer-Labor (DFL) Party, press secretary for then-United States Senator
Mark Dayton and communications director for the Kelly Doran for Governor campaign.
Tennessen holds bachelor's degrees from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and was named
one of the Twin Cities' "40 under 40" by the Minneapolis/Saint Paul Business Journal in 2013.
Tennessen's official start date is April 30, 2014.
Tennessen's twitter handle is @TTennessen.
Attachment: Tennessen file photo
St. Paul Council miffed with mayor over being last to see 4 downtown drawings
Tags : Dorothy Day, downtown development, HRA, Lofts at Farmers Market, Macy's, rocket ship, St. Paul Mayor Chris Coleman, the Penfield, Wabasha Street
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St. Paul Mayor Chris Coleman's administration last Thursday alerted members of the St. Paul City Council that he'd be releasing big concept drawings for four key development opportunities in downtown St. Paul, including the vacant Macy's Department Store.
When was the release to be held? The very next day. Planners and tourism folks applauded the drawings, and folks on the street had mixed reaction, but no council members showed up.
It turns out the council members had other appointments, and less than 24 hours notice wasn't enough time to cancel. Or maybe they were just miffed at having to read about the plans in the newspaper before seeing the drawings themselves.
They're pointing out that none of those projects are likely to get off the ground without input from the city's Housing and Redevelopment Authority (which is basically the seven members of the city council).
Council members have responded with varying degrees of annoyance to the perceived snub, except for Dave Thune, who represents downtown, and kind of liked what he saw.
Speaking of the mayor's office seemingly getting ahead of itself on big development projects, that's happened before, most recently with the Dorothy Day project (though that one mostly garnered City Council support). Then again, the mayor's development plans sometimes come together with or without full buy-in from the city council. The Lofts at Farmers Market is case in point, and so is the Penfield.
Council Member Dave Thune on St. Pat's parade, downtown development and hotels, hotels, hotels
31 March //
Tags : convention center hotel, Dave Thune, Macy's, Seven Corners Hardware, St. Patrick's Day Parade, St. Paul Mayor Chris Coleman, State of the City Address, Xcel Center
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On Friday morning, St. Paul Mayor Chris Coleman joined the co-chairs of a business task force to unveil ambitious concept drawings for the vacant Macy's department store, the empty Kellogg Boulevard government buildings, and two other downtown sites.
The unveiling irked some members of the city council, who said they did not learn of the event until Thursday. By then, it was too late for them to cancel their Friday morning appointments.
Nevertheless, St. Paul City Council Member Dave Thune, who represents downtown, said the city is on the right track by pitching bold plans. He attended Coleman's annual State of the City address on Monday and was pretty cheery about what he heard.
"Chris has been a real trooper in not only hanging in there and being patient, but also being bold when he needed to be," Thune said. "It's great to get it all laid out like a road map. We really do have (developers) calling now about development. I think Chris has done a great job."
How about another one of the Coleman administration's big ideas — moving the St. Patrick's Day parade to Saturdays? Thune is less impressed with that one. He thinks bars currently get a two-for (two-fer?) when there's a parade on St. Patrick's Day and then weekend festivities to boot.
"Chris is way more Irish than I am, so I'm sure he has a better handle on things. But mark me down as a traditionalist," Thune said.
The big news around town these days is hotels, hotels, hotels, Thune said, and not just in a government concept drawing kind of way. Developers (yes, the private sector!) are kicking the tires on possible hotel ideas at the Seven Corners hardware site, as well as a convention center hotel at or near the Xcel Center's Kellogg Boulevard parking ramp.
Terry Mattson, the new president and CEO of Visit St. Paul, said last week that no one downtown hotel meets the needs of modern large conventions, and convention-goers are forced to spread out across sites. While hotel occupancy rates lag that of Minneapolis, adding rooms could actually boost occupancy by drawing bigger conventions.
Thune agrees. He figures visitors will park and stay at one site, and then explore their surroundings from there, a boost to area restaurants and attractions.
"We could really use a convention center hotel," Thune said.
St. Paul Mayor Chris Coleman dons a hairnet at Bit-O-Honey debut
Tags : Bit-o-Honey, DEED Commissioner Katie Clark Sieben, Department of Employment and Economic Development, Pearson's Candy, St. Paul Mayor Chris Coleman, West Seventh Street
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BREAKING NEWS: Extra extra, this just in! The big news, on the surface, is that Pearson's Candy (established 1909) acquired Bit-O-Honey (established 1924) last year and officially began production on Wednesday at its West Seventh Street factory in St. Paul.
But that's just on the surface. Delve deeper, dear Scoop reader, and look closely at this picture of St. Paul Mayor Chris Coleman and Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development Director Katie Clark Sieben.
Bit-O-Honey of a picture? Hizzoner dons a hairnet at Pearson's Candy. 'Nuff said.
What do you see? Yes, that's the mayor wearing a hairnet. A HAIRNET. Not a snood, nor a caul, but the official hairnet.
That probably should not be too surprising, seeing as lots of people wear hairnets. Factory workers, lunch ladies, and this cosplay fashion designer who plays Spider-Girl at comic book conventions wear hairnets.
So seeing the mayor in a hairnet should probably not be so surprising, upon further reflection. What should be regarded with greater interest are all the people who do not wear hairnets but probably should, such as 14-year-old Natalie of Oregon.
She has company. For instance, these Bangkok bureaucrats, teachers, accountants, technicians and policemen who parade around at night as the "Far East Eses," or Mexican-themed street gangsters, don't wear hairnets.
If anyone needs hairnet advice, so they end up looking a bit less like hizzoner and a bit more like Commissioner Sieben while hairnet-adorned, check out this high humidity hairstyles series by Bombshell Beth on YouTube. And good luck with your victory curls.
Chris Coleman publishes advice to Congress in The Hill newspaper
28 January //
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On the same day as President Obama's State of the Union address, St. Paul Mayor Chris Coleman has published an opinion piece in The Hill, Washington DC's ubiquitous congressional newspaper, urging national lawmakers to combat inequality in America.
Coleman, the president of the National League of Cities, is pushing for affordable housing, public transit, and an immigration reform bill that provides "resources for cities to integrate immigrant families into their communities."
And yes, he's very proud of the new St. Paul-to-Minneapolis Central Corridor Light Rail Transit line, or Green Line.
The piece is available online here: http://thehill.com/blogs/congress-blog/economy-budget/196664-to-fix-inequality-think-local.
Here's a selection:
…the persistence of poverty is directly connected to lack of access to resources such as quality education, affordable housing and reliable transit options.
Our nation's city leaders understand that providing a fair chance at the American dream means addressing inequality comprehensively. It means ensuring all students are reading proficiently by the end of third grade, graduating from high school and pursuing post-secondary education or training. …
… I've witnessed firsthand the positive impact of equity-minded community development in the cities of St. Paul and Minneapolis. Five months before the Central Corridor Light Rail Line carries its first fare-paying passenger, we're already seeing $1.2 billion worth of investment in an area subject to disinvestment since the mid-1960s, including 7,500 housing units that are planned and being built.
St. Paul studies sequester, says "Ugh!"
28 February //
Tags : Congress, HOME funds, R.T. Rybak, sequester, St. Paul Mayor Chris Coleman
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Minneapolis Mayor R.T. Rybak was recently quoted in the Washington Post saying that automatic budget cuts — referred to these days as "the sequester" — would impact services for the poor, hurting the have-nots in his city more than the middle class. Nevertheless, even large Minnesota corporations such as Best Buy and Target could feel the indirect impact if consumers spend less money during a time of uncertainty, he said.
Otherwise, Rybak and Hennepin County Commissioner Mike Opat, chair of the county board, sound almost calm about it all, at least in the Washington Post. The article is available online at http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/impact-of-budget-cuts-depends-on-where-you-live/2013/02/26/f117a3c4-802f-11e2-b99e-6baf4ebe42df_story_1.html.
St. Paul on Thursday, Feb. 28 issued its own news release, and the tone is much more dire. An analysis by the city of St. Paul's Office of Financial Services predicts the effects of sequestration could impact everything from the city's investment and debt portfolio to public safety programs.
The city's 17 neighborhood district councils could lose a sizable chunk of city funding, though not right away, and housing development and emergency shelter grants would also be impacted through reductions of about 8.5 percent.
The city's full news release is below:
Effects of sequestration on the City of Saint Paul could be drastic
SAINT PAUL — Today, an analysis by the City of Saint Paul's Office of Financial Services shows that the effects of sequestration on the City of Saint Paul could include potential cuts in public safety, a reduction in neighborhood programs, and could negatively impact the city's investment and debt portfolio.
"Only Congress has the power to pass legislation that prevents these severe cuts to public safety, economic development and the city's investment and debt portfolio," said Saint Paul Mayor Chris Coleman. "Communities across the country are just emerging from the worst recession in the history of the United States and are looking to Congress for a smart, thoughtful solution that doesn't penalize local communities. Sequestration could have dire effects on communities across the country and I urge Congress to find a better way forward."
Potential cuts to Saint Paul may include:
Approximately $1.5 million in funding for public safety, including:
·	$250,000 to prevent human trafficking
·	Up to $500,000 per year for equipment for Saint Paul firefighters
·	More than $500,000 to help fund our Emergency Management and Police Department Information Centers
An 8.5 percent reduction in CDBG funds, HOME funds, and Emergency Shelter Grants that would:
·	Limit the city's ability to fund district councils
·	Hinder economic development programs when they are needed most
·	Prevent further investment into Saint Paul's neighborhoods and communities
The City of Saint Paul is both an issuer and an investor in Build America Bonds. Sequestration could impact the cost of Saint Paul's payments to its investors while potentially preventing Saint Paul from selling these bonds in the future.
With permanent sequestration, the city estimates that impacts to the investment and debt portfolio could potentially add up to hundreds of thousands of dollars cut from the city's general fund over time.
Impacts on citizens from cuts to programs at the state and county level could also be devastating. $85 billion of sequester cuts are scheduled to take effect beginning March 1.
So what do you think about the sequester, dear Scoop reader? Should Congress allow these cuts to run their course? Is the president right in demanding fast action to avoid these budget cuts? And how much cause for alarm is there, really? Feel free to sound off, below….


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Q: How do I get the value of a custom field in HTML format in Wordpress I'm using a Wordpress plugin called "easy content types" which provides a rich text editor to help you add HTML format textarea in to the custom field. I want to display the content in my template page.
Usually I use get_post_meta($post->ID, "my_field", true) to get a custom field meta value. But in this case, it does not work. Seems get nothing.
I can display the value use <php? the_meta(); ?> in my template. But I have no idea how to display this specific field use get_post_meta( ) or other Wordpress functions.
The "easy content types" plugin provides a method <php? ecpt_display_meta('meatbox');?> to get the value also.  But it can only get the value of a group of fields, that's not what I want actually.
I've searched in google for answers, but can't find related questions. So hope some one can help me. Thanks!

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Visiting Belgrade is one of a kind experience, no matter the season. However, some of you will have different preferences when it comes to the best time to visit Belgrade, depending on weather conditions, personal schedule, our public holidays and in many cases – music festivals.
Serbia is blessed with four seasons since it has continental climate according to Köppen climate classification. This means that Belgrade offers different indoor and outdoor activities for tourists in different time of year.
Let's see the characteristics of every season. Also, we will give you several suggestions how to have fun in Belgrade, even if it is too hot, cold, windy or rainy.
Summer in Belgrade is just amazing, but it can get really hot. Temperatures during the day can go over 40 C in July and August. Although it is not raining often during this time of year, you can sometimes get surprised by a warm rain shower.
Also, summer is the season of music festivals. In July there is a famous Exit Fest in Novi Sad (less than 100 km from Belgrade). August is reserved for Beer Fest at Usce and some smaller festivals across the Serbia. For those who would like to feel authentic rural Serbian atmosphere with sounds of Balkan trumpet, Guca Festival (near Cacak, about 160km from Belgrade) is a place to be.
Staying at the afterparty in some of the numerous cafes.
Tip: Ada can be crowded on Saturday and Sunday, so it is better to go there during the working week.
During the summer, Belgrade's nightlife moves from winter nightclubs to opened places on the river called splavovi. If you like fancy places, you should also check out Beton Hala in the city center.
As the summer fades away, autumn brings cooler temperatures and rich cultural life. Theatre season starts in September and Belgrade museums and concert halls come alive during this time of year.
Nightclubs in the city center will open the door for you with a diverse DJ lineup. Also, this is the best time to enjoy traditional Serbian food like sarma, prebranac, and ajvar. Skadarska Street is one of the places with the best national restaurants in town, so if you feel like trying out our traditional dishes, we recommend places like Tri Sesira (Three Hats) or Dva Jelena (Two Deers).
In Belgrade, winter brings a spark of magic together with really low temperatures that can go below -10 C. For those of you who like ice skating, you can go to Pionir hall and enjoy this winter sport. Also, visit Ski Staza Caffe at Kosutnjak for a short ski slope and a glass of boiled wine.
Belgrade is especially beautiful before the New Year's holidays because of the special lighting in the city center. Every year for the New Year's Eve, famous musicians perform in front of the crowd in the Republic Square. This is a kind of tradition that you definitely shouldn't miss out if you are in Belgrade.
If you don't like extreme temperatures, this can be the best time to visit Belgrade. Temperatures go between 10 C in March up to 26 C in May.
On the 1st of May, Serbs traditionally get up early (about 5 am) and go to fields and parks to organize barbeque in the open.
Also, spring is the time when outdoor activities like bike riding and rollerblading become popular again at Ada Ciganlija.
The answer is – anytime. It is up to you to decide what time suits you best. No matter when you come to our beautiful city, memorable moments are guaranteed.
During the summer it can get really hot. Pros: music festivals, nightlife on the rivers, Ada Ciganlija, tours from Belgrade. Cons: high temperatures during the day.
Autumn: Cooler temperatures, rich cultural life, great food.
What do you think, when is the best time to visit Belgrade?


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One of the great things about the Raspberry Pi is how everyone starts with the same piece of gear. Since the audio hardware is identical on every unit, it is trivial to load the drivers and play mp3 files.
This guide describes how to connect input buttons and play audio files using a Raspberry Pi running Raspbian. We make use of Adafruit's Pi Cobbler and the Python module RPi.GPIO.
If you have not already used the Raspberry Pi as a input device this guide will show you how to wire the pull-down resistors, GPIO pins, and buttons.
Teaching the Raspberry Pi how to read analog inputs is easier than you think! The Pi does not include a hardware analog-to-digital converter, but an external ADC (such as the MCP3008) can be used, along with some bit banged SPI code in Python to read external analog devices.
This guide uses a potentiometer to control the volume of a mp3 file being played, but the code can be used as the basis for any kind of analog-input project.


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Employment went up in February in southeast Michigan and most area unemployment rates are lower than the Michigan average of 4.1 percent. Both St. Joseph and Branch counties are under 4 percent unemployment after a rise in January.
Hillsdale dropped half a percent to 4 percent for February.
There were 450 added to payrolls in February in St. Joseph County to reduce employment from 4.6 percent to 3.8 percent from January to February. Employment rose to 27,100 in the county. This was 75 more employed than February 2018.
Branch County added 375 to employment rolls in a month to 19,075, a two percent increase over February last year. Unemployment dropped from 4.1 to 3.8 percent from January to February.
That is down from 4.4 percent last year same month. Hillsdale County employment also rose by 350 jobs to have 20,125 working. The 4.8 percent unemployment of February 2018 is down to 4 percent this year.
In the non-metro Southwest region Allegan County with 60,800 employed is the lowest unemployment rate of 3.4 percent. Of the regions metro reporting areas, Niles-Benton Harbor is highest at 4.4 percent, with Battle Creek at 4.1 percent.
Kalamazoo/Portage is below state average of 4.1 percent at 3.6 percent.
Two metro areas Ann Arbor at 2.7 percent and Grand Rapids at 2.9 percent have the lowest unemployment in the state.
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Behavior therapy is the treatment of choice for anxiety disorders, OCD, impulse control disorders, and ADHD. I practice behavior therapy because psychological literature repeatedly demonstrates the efficacy of behavioral therapy and lays out strict principles for treatment.
In behavioral therapy, I first diagnose the problem. I then work with the patient to create an individualized treatment plan, incorporating the patient's goals and the skills he or she would like to learn. Treating the core issue often takes 6-8 weeks. Changing behavior often reveals additional emotional concerns that prompt me to adjust the treatment plan. Throughout treatment, I act as a coach to the patient. I am the expert who advises the patient on how achieve their goals. However, I ensure that the patient drives the treatment. I often partner with a psychiatrist or attending physician if the patient needs medication. Many find relief with behavior therapy alone. Some find a combination of behavior therapy and medication to be most effective.
Ultimately, I aim to reduce anxiety, create comfort, and stop repetitive and unwanted behavior. Patients have been highly satisfied with this approach and experience significant short and long-term relief.
Using ERP, the patient and I define a hierarchy of obsessions and compulsions and gradually confront them. I expose the patient to triggers that elicit obsessions and then prevent the patient from engaging in related rituals. Rituals temporarily reduce anxiety; however, they increase anxiety in the long-run. Both physical and cognitive rituals can be successfully treated with ERP.
I use ERP to treat OCD, anxiety disorders, and impulse control disorders. For example, I help patients with Acrophobia (fear of heights) feel comfortable on the 3rd floor, the 4th floor, and the 5th floor, until they graduate at the top of the space needle. I treat patients with social phobias by coaching them through different types of social activities until they feel comfortable and confident.
ERP is highly effective for patients with Panic Disorder (the fear of fear). ERP helps patients learn to be comfortable in situations that they once associated with panic attacks. I also incorporate relaxation/breathing training, mindfulness training, stress management, and assertiveness training to treat such anxiety disorders. To treat impulse control disorders, I use ERP to break the connection between excessive behaviors and the cues that trigger those behaviors. Such treatment reduces the urge to be impulsive in high risk situations.
I treat ADHD by using immediate external contingencies to control attentive and on-task behavior. I work with the patient, the patient's family, and the patient's educational providers to arrange an environment that supports specific behaviors with positive long-term consequences. Treatment often includes coordination with the patient's school to obtain appropriate accommodations and educational resources.