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David Lampach: From Wall Street…
David Lampach: From Wall Street Trader to Mendocino Grower to CEO of Cannabis Testing Lab Steep Hill
In this episode of Investing in Cannabis, Brandon David interviews David Lampach, the co-founder and CEO of Steep Hill, at the company's headquarters in California. Steep Hill is one of the country's leading cannabis science and technology firms. Steep Hill's core business is testing and analyzing medical and recreational marijuana to ensure compliance with public safety standards. In addition to its core business, Steep Hill is also an innovative R&D Lab that has developed and commercialized two highly-differentiated and proprietary products: the QuantaCann™ and the GenKit™.
Since opening its first commercial cannabis lab in 2008, Steep Hill has grown immensely and now has labs in California, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico and Washington and will expand to Oregon later this year. Lampach discusses the need to test, the shift to CO2 extraction and its pros and cons, the economics of the cannabis market, the early days of Steep Hill, the technology the company uses, differences in state regulations, partnerships with academic programs, his recent visit to Israel, the trade-off between innovation and regulation, the company's capital-raising progress, Steep Hill's intellectual property development, challenges with the publicly-traded cannabis stocks and the entrance of institutional funds in the cannabis industry
Watch Brandon David's interview: https://youtu.be/KebbTA-knjU
Are you a cannabis industry thought leader and want to be heard? Let us know your story.
David Lampach, Investing in Cannabis, Steep Hill
Altitude Investments Builds Diversified Portfolio of Early Stage Private Cannabis Companies
Cresco Capital Managing Partner Details Deployment of $25 Million into the Cannabis Industry
Merida Capital Increases Investment in Steep Hill as Andrew Rosenstein Named Interim CEO
Steep Hill Pennsylvania Announces ISO 17025 Accreditation For Cannabis Testing


Hamstead Heath home with over 3,100 sq.ft of living space on a 8,610 sq.ft. west facing lot, nicely situated in a quiet cul-de-sac. This home as all the features you would expect in a family home! The main floor has gleaming maple hardwood floors in the large living room, dining room and kitchen. The main floor rooms all flow out to the beautifully manicured huge backyard, Upstairs you have 4 bedrooms and extra large master bedroom complete with walk in closet, updated ensuite, sitting area and fireplace! The games room has closets to provide lots of storage. Walking distance to Ecole Laronde Elementary and Elgin Park Secondary. Conveniently close to grocery stores, doctor/dentist offices, banks and restaurants.


Las Vegas based sports betting operator Affinity Gaming have announced the appointment of Michael Silberling as Chief Executive Officer. Michael Silberling, succeeds David Ross, effective immediately, has also been named a member of the Board of Directors ).
Mr. Silberling joins Affinity from a senior leadership position at Caesars Entertainment Corporation, formerly known as Harrah's Entertainment Inc., with more than two decades experience and a proven track record of successfully transforming operations in the gaming industry. During his time at Harrah's, he gained direct experience operating multiple properties in markets where Affinity does business namely in Iowa and Missouri, as well as in Northern and Southern Nevada.
Most recently, Mr. Silberling concluded an assignment in the U.K. as President of International Operations where his hands on leadership style resulted in the successful competitive repositioning and turnaround of more than 12 properties in seven countries. Before Caesars, Mr. Silberling served as a senior operating executive at SKYCITY Entertainment Group. A native of Northern California, Mr. Silberling graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Dartmouth College and a Masters in Business Administration from UCLA's Anderson School of Management.


Instead of dishing out a lot of dough on a brand new pair of heels every year, why not save a little money and buy a used pair? That might sound like common sense, but it's amazing how many people opt for a store in the mall rather than eBay when shopping for something they need. The same thing goes for a lot of other items, some of which you may have never even considered. Buying used rather than new could save you a lot of money — here's exactly how much.
Not only can you save a lot of money on regular clothes by shopping at a thrift store or sites like ThredUp, but you might also even find a bargain on something worth a lot of money. Designer clothing is often heavily discounted on sites like eBay, The Real Real, Tradesy and even Rent The Runway. You could save up to 50 percent on a pair of flats for commuting, 70 percent on a #boss dress for that big board meeting or even 80 percent off a Chanel trench coat for the chilly season.
A killer purse can do a lot for a woman. Not only will it be the perfect work bag, but it'll hold everything she needs to go from day to night in an instant. If you don't believe you can afford a chic, designer handbag, think again. Websites like Rebag and Yoogi's Closet offer bags by designers like Louis Vuitton, Fendi, Gucci and more, as low as 70 percent off the original price. There's even a section of the site for bags under $750, many of which are half that price, which might be better for your budget.
Apple announces new iPhones, iPads, MacBooks and more almost every year, which can be tough to keep up with. If you love having new gadgets in your hand but can't pay the price as soon as they're announced, consider opting for a slightly older used version. Sites like Gazelle, eBay and even Facebook Marketplace offer tech gadgets that are heavily discounted. You could end up getting an iPad Pro or Galaxy Note for up to 40 percent off what it retailed for just months ago.
Bikes are becoming pretty popular modes of transportation for getting to and from work. If you're tired of spending money on your city's bike share program (some can cost up to a few hundred dollars per year), it might be time to invest in a bike of your own. Skip the shop with the new shiny rides, and opt for a used bike that's still in great condition. Sites like OfferUp and even Craigslist can offer bikes at discounted prices up to — wait for it — 100 percent off. Yup! Some people just want to give away their bikes for free. Will you take it off their hands?
Garage and yard sales are great for finding unique coffee or end tables at affordable prices, but there are other places to look for furniture. Consider sites like AptDeco or Furnishare, where you could save up to 90 percent on everything you need to furnish your home. From couches and mattresses to desk and chairs, you could save a pretty penny buying used.
According to Carfax, a new car will lose up to 60 percent of its value within the first five years. That's a big difference, especially in price for what you paid for it and what the new owner might pay for it in a few years. Instead, consider buying a used car that's already 60 percent off the original price. It might be five years old, but it could save you thousands of dollars. Companies and sites like TrueCar, Autotrader, Vroom and eBay Motors (yup, ICYMI, eBay sells cars now) are reputable and trusted places to find cars and save thousands of dollars.
Whether you need a gift for a friend's housewarming gift or a last-minute present for your parent during the holiday season, gift cards are always a great option. But did you know you can get them for less than full-price? Websites like Cardpool, Raise, CardCash and Gift Card Granny sell gift cards for up to 25 percent off the original price. People can sell gift cards they no longer want and have never used and you can buy them at less than the regular sale price.
Before you even think about buying something new, do your research and see how much you could save by buying the same item used. Over time, it'll add up and help you stash more cash away for your future.


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private[codecs] final class IgnoreCodec(bits: Long) extends Codec[Unit]:

  override def sizeBound = SizeBound.exact(bits)

  override def encode(unit: Unit) =
    Attempt.successful(BitVector.low(bits))

  override def decode(buffer: BitVector) =
    buffer.acquire(bits) match
      case Left(_)  => Attempt.failure(Err.insufficientBits(bits, buffer.size))
      case Right(_) => Attempt.successful(DecodeResult((), buffer.drop(bits)))

  override def toString = s"ignore($bits bits)"

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Words and videography by Joseph Schroeder, who has managed the production of highly acclaimed educational and informational programming for networks such as PBS, A&E and National Geographic for over a decade. Currently the Vice President of Production and Operations of The Independent Production Fund. Follow him on Twitter and see more of his work on his website.
"It was supposed to be all thrown away and forgotten, but we played a trick on history and saved it." So opens the first entry in Stranger Than Fiction's Fall 2018 Season, Bathtubs Over Broadway. The film immediately introduces us to Steve Young, a self-described 'comedy-damaged' writer for the Late Show with David Letterman. Steve realizes he doesn't have many interests outside his day job, but a new show segment starts him on an unlikely journey. His job for this one particular segment is to find obscure songs from industrial musicals. Yes, you read that correctly… industrialmusicals.
Following the rise of musical theater to immense popularity in the 50s and 60s, many large corporations – General Electric, McDonald's, Ford, DuPont, Xerox, among others – started staging full fledged musical productions at their regional annual sales meetings. This in turn launched the broadway careers of some of the most recognizable names of that era – Chita Rivera, Kander & Ebb, Florence Henderson, and Bob Fosse. Steve, an admitted non-Broadway fan, became transfixed by these recordings, and thought to himself, "I should have them all. I will have them all eventually." He's clearly excited, but not just excited about collecting something – he's experiencing the joy we all have in connecting to the things we hold dear.
What follows is both a hilarious and heartwarming journey of Steve discovering an entire world that he, and admittedly most of America, knew nothing about. As he dug deeper, he found that "these weren't jingles, these weren't commercials, these were full fledged broadway shows for an audience." These musicals included songs about almost anything you can think of – polyester, spark plugs, even pasta. One musical, The Bathrooms Are Coming, contains what Steve describes as the 'gateway drug' to this world, the song 'My Bathroom.' Steve gushes that it is "perfection on vinyl." (You can hear it here.) It's clear to the audience that he's no longer just a collector, but is entirely consumed by this magical world he's discovered.
From there, the film follows Steve on his quest to not only track down all these records, but to meet the people inside this world he now loves so much. It begins with the stars of The Bathrooms Are Coming, and in particular, Patty Smith Stanton, who sang 'My Bathroom.' She has a surprise waiting for him – her co-star from the show, Sandi Freeman. Steve then embarks to meet the man behind the music and lyrics, Sid Siegel. In one of the film's more tender moments, Steve belts out a tune while Sid tickles the ivory keys on his piano a few feet away. "He's my biggest fan," Sid remarks, while Steve can't help but grin ear-to-ear, his transformation from collector to colleague finally complete.
Bathtubs Over Broadwayis currently making the rounds on the festival circuit and finalizing plans for distribution, but in the meantime, all progress on the film can be followed at www.bathtubsoverbroadway.com.


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Andante C major for Horn and Piano
Dominik Rahmer (Editor)
Klaus Schilde (Fingering)
Urtext Edition, paperbound
with part for horn in F
ページ 12 (III+8+1), サイズ 23,5 x 31,0 cm
重量 78 g
デジタル(タブレット)
In the summer of 1888, while also working on his tone poem Don Juan, Richard Strauss composed this brief Andante for his father, Franz Strauss, a member of the Munich Court Opera and one of the greatest horn players of his age. The Andante was intended as the slow movement "of a still unfinished" sonata that Strauss, however, never did complete (to the chagrin of all horn players). The piece thus remained unpublished until 1973. For the new Urtext edition by G. Henle Publishers, the original autograph manuscript held at the Munich Public Library was able to be examined directly. The Andante is of only moderate difficulty and is ideally suited for teaching purposes and as an effective Romantic performance piece.
No distribution rights for USA, France, Spain, Mexico, Italy, United Kingdom, Northern Ireland, Russia
Andante C major
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That the horn would play a special role in the oeuvre of Richard Strauss (1864–1949) was, to some extent, settled while he was still in the cradle – his father, Franz Strauss, was one of the leading horn-players of his time. A member of the Royal Court Opera orchestra in Munich, Franz participated as horn soloist in, among other works, the world premières of Richard … 続き
One of the most important opera composers of the twentieth century. His oeuvre comprises fifteen operas, nine symphonic poems, instrumental concerti, and a large number of songs. His stage works are marked by their great variety of genre and subject matter.
1864 Born in Munich on June 11, the son of Franz Joseph Strauss, principal horn player in the court orchestra. Receives instruction in piano, violin, and composition.
1885–86 Conductor at the Meiningen Court Orchestra, initially under the tutelage of Hans von Bülow.
1886 Music director at the Munich Court Theatre.
1887–1903 He increasingly devotes himself to the symphonic poem, including "Tod und Verklärung" ("Death and Transfiguration") in C minor, Op. 24; "Till Eulenspiegels lustige Streiche" ("Till Eulenspiegel's Merry Pranks") in F major, Op. 28; "Also sprach Zarathustra," Op. 30; "Symphonia Domestica" in F major for large orchestra, Op. 53.
1889–94 Music director in Weimar. First Kapellmeister in Munich in 1894, in Berlin at the Royal Court Opera from 1898–1910.
1905 Breakthrough with the premiere of "Salome," Op. 54.
1906 Beginning of his collaboration with Hugo von Hofmannsthal on the harmonically progressive opera "Elektra," Op. 58, premiered in Dresden in 1909.
1911 Sensational premiere in Dresden of "Der Rosenkavalier," Op. 59, which refers back to operatic tradition and makes him the leading German opera composer. He decides to dedicate himself primarily to operas: "Ariadne auf Naxos," Op. 60 (1912); "Intermezzo" Op. 72 (1924); "Die ägyptische Helena," Op. 75 (1928); "Arabella," Op. 79 (1933); "Die schweigsame Frau," Op. 80 (1935); "Friedenstag," Op. 81, and "Daphne," Op. 82 (1938); "Die Liebe der Danae," Op. 83 (1944).
1919 Director of the Vienna State Opera. Premiere there of "Die Frau ohne Schatten," Op. 65.
1931 Collaboration with Stefan Zweig.
from 1944 Composition of his last works: Metamorphosen, for 23 solo strings, Oboe Concerto in D major, Four Last Songs.
1949 Death in Garmisch-Partenkirchen on September 8.
Horn Concerto no. 1 E flat major op. 11
Horn Concerto no. 2 E flat major
Adagio and Allegro op. 70 for Piano and Horn
Canto serioso for Horn and Piano
Concertino op. 45 for Horn and Orchestra
Johann Baptist Georg Neruda
Concerto for Horn (Trumpet) and Strings E flat major
Horn Concerto D major Hob. VIId:3
Horn Concerto no. 1 D major K. 412/514
Horn Concerto no. 2 E flat major K. 417

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I'm guessing that one of the more unusual things about our trip to Kenya was the documentary film crew that traveled with us.
I've failed to mention it here, though these photos were originally going to be part of a blog post way back in April…. But I ran out of time.
Yes, Fourth Line Films accompanied us to do a story on our trip. Nate and John became part of the team, really, though it took some getting used to at the beginning to have cameras always rolling and large microphones hovering in the room. They filmed us as a means of creating a series of films about what it looks like for Americans to go on a mission trip in Kenya; interestingly, our story has a partner series: what it looks like for Kenyans to go on a mission trip in the U.S.
Every documentary usually has focal points, and Nate chose our family as one of those points. The crew came to Trinity School to film me teaching one day; later they followed our family to William's ball game; and finally, one Saturday evening, they interviewed Bill, me and our entire family at our house.
That's what you're seeing here: the living room transformed to serve as film studio. The lights they used were Really Something. The dust in my living room was Impressive, and I realized in a Whole New Way how much we were in need of new carpet.
Last Sunday, our Kenya/Tanzania team gave a little presentation after church to let our many sponsors know what we did and, perhaps, to interest others in making a similar trip someday. Nate and Jeff of Fourth Line Films came back to Chapel Hill for this event, and Nate brought a short video he produced from our trip.
We all enjoyed seeing it. Each of us said later how watching that film brought the whole trip back. It's hard to believe that it's over, and that we're already home.
Here's a link, if you'd care to see it.
Fourth Line Films. Remember that name.


Antifreeze poisoning occurs when pets drink antifreeze containing ethylene glycol.
The liver quickly breaks down ethylene glycol into toxic products that can lead to kidney failure and death.
Even a small amount of antifreeze can be fatal to dogs and cats.
Antifreeze poisoning is a medical emergency, and early treatment is crucial.
Signs include: staggering, vomiting, increased drinking and urination, and seizures.
Diagnosis is generally based on the results of blood and urine tests.
Treatment may include the induction of vomiting, medications to prevent the absorption and metabolism of ethylene glycol, and fluid therapy.
Most antifreeze solutions contain high levels of ethylene glycol, an ingredient that, once metabolized, is extremely toxic to dogs and cats. Pets are often attracted to the liquid because of its sweet taste. Even small amounts can be lethal to animals. A cat that walks through spilled antifreeze and then licks its paws may ingest enough to be fatal. As little as 2.5 tablespoons of antifreeze could kill a 20-pound dog.
Once ingested, ethylene glycol is quickly broken down in the liver to other substances that can lead to kidney failure and death within 12 hours to a few days. That's why antifreeze ingestion is a medical emergency. If you suspect that your pet has consumed antifreeze, contact your veterinarian immediately.
What Are The Signs Of Antifreeze Poisoning?
How Is Antifreeze Poisoning Diagnosed?
Antifreeze poisoning is generally diagnosed based on the results of blood and urine tests. However, as kidney failure sets in, these tests may be less accurate. Free-roaming pets that have signs consistent with antifreeze ingestion should be treated as soon as possible.
To be effective, treatment needs to be initiated as soon as possible after antifreeze ingestion. If your pet is seen within an hour of consuming antifreeze, the veterinarian may induce vomiting and possibly anesthetize the animal to flush out the contents of the stomach. They may also administer a liquid solution of activated charcoal to help prevent further absorption of the ethylene glycol.
If it has been longer than an hour since ingestion, the veterinarian will most likely give your pet a medication to help prevent the liver from metabolizing the ethylene glycol. The pet may also be placed on intravenous fluids and other medications to encourage excretion of the toxic substances produced during metabolism of ethylene glycol.
Once kidney failure has begun, it may be difficult to save the animal because the damage from antifreeze is often irreversible.
How Can I Protect My Pet From Antifreeze Poisoning?
Do not allow your pet to roam the neighborhood freely.
Use antifreeze containing propylene glycol, which is less toxic than ethylene glycol.
Do not allow your pet access to the area when you are draining radiator fluid.
Clean up all antifreeze spills immediately.
Store antifreeze containers out of the reach of pets.
Check your car for antifreeze leaks frequently.


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Icy Wilderness
Volcanic Isle
Dark Gems
Light Gems
The fifth major console version of the little purple dragon has arrived. Spyro returns this time developed by the company behind such games as Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Chaos Bleeds, Sphinx and the Cursed Mummy and Crash Bash. Eurocom. They bring with them a fresh feel to the series that had been nearly completely ruined by the efforts of the last company in Enter the Dragonfly.
Spyro: A Hero's Tail is released on all three major consoles, the PS2, GameCube and Xbox. Featuring five playable characters including one brand new character, Blink the mole.
Once again the Dragon Realms are in danger, this time from a fellow dragon. Red, the evil dragon, a fallen dragon elder has placed many dark gems all over the realms in order to gain control over them. Their powers are seeping into the world and corrupting it. It's up to Spyro and friends to save the world again!
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#2220 killsociety_ 00:03:48 29/05/2015
I beat the game finally. I didn't actually take me 2 months I just took a break from the game, but it's really fun and I really like it. I would definitely play again only because I love the video games of these series.
#2219 Alydol 04:33:56 25/05/2015
How do you put pictures of characters
In comments
Wait I got it
#2218 PatShot 02:19:44 22/05/2015
What, doesn't sound as good?
Sorry, i don't mean to be rude.
#2217 SuperSpyroFan 21:56:32 21/05/2015
Yeah, I suppose.
Still, if they made a collection of the original games that would be great.
Still would rather have a new game, ya know new experience.
I have to disagree, if you don't want just this game on ps3, how about putting a hero's tail and the other original games into a collection.
I'd rather Activision would just make a new Spyro game already, but we all know that will never happen.
Do any of you guys think A Hero's Tail should be on Ps3.
Do any of you guys think A Hero's Tail should be on Ps3?
#2211 SuperSpyro700 23:09:23 11/04/2015
The sheep in this game and in Enter the Dragonfly looks nothing like the sheep in Spyro the Dragon, Ripto's Rage and Year of the Dragon.
#2210 whirlwind fan 00:47:15 08/04/2015
@Midnightmagic stay on-topic
Anyway, who still plays this game?
#2209 midnightmagic34 19:46:32 03/04/2015
How do I put a custom title on my profile?
#2208 GillGrunt4Ever 15:38:14 02/04/2015
Reveal Spoiler
//www.darkspyro.net/shadow/
#2207 willspyro 20:38:06 23/03/2015
Spyro's is too cocky in this game
#2206 Spyro Lover122 10:58:58 19/02/2015
This is the one Spyro game that I keep going back to play again. Haha!
I've only had this game since 2012, but I feel like I've known it all my life.
The game is so colorful and fun! Anyone remember when you walked down that cave place and the giant spiders leaped out at you? That made me jump.
Red was my favourite boss, my favourite elder was Elder Astor, and my favourite levels was Ice Citadel and Cloudy Domain. They also had my favourite music tracks too.
This shall forever be one of my favourite Spyro games, second after the first game.
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Epoch Times: "Border Patrol Agents Arrest DACA Recipient for Human Smuggling"
Border Patrol Agents Arrest DACA Recipient for Human Smuggling
By Isabel van Brugen
U.S. Border Patrol agents arrested a Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipient on Nov. 19 for smuggling in an illegal immigrant near Lukeville, Arizona.
A 29-year-old woman was caught by Tuscan Sector agents attempting to smuggle a Mexican national, 21, while passing through the inspection lanes at the State Route 85 immigration checkpoint, the U.S. Customs and Border Protection confirmed in a news release.
The agents determined the passenger was being smuggled by the Colorado resident across the border after the pair were referred to the secondary inspection lane at about 11 p.m., according to the release.
Continues - paywall w/ some free each month:
https://www.theepochtimes.com/border-patrol-agents-arrest-daca-recipient-for-human-smuggling_3153282.html


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Q: Set Row Style without using a CSS class I'm working on Extjs 4.2 with a Ext.grid.Panel and I have to set programmatically the color of each row in the grid.
My first option is to use the "getRowClass" in viewConfig by returning a css class name like in the example of Skirtle's Den HERE. But my color is define by the user dynamically and I don't want to create a css file with all possible color.
My second option is to use the rowParams in "the getRowClass" like THIS but for 4.2 the rowParams is deprecated.
I can also override the rowTpl in viewConfig or set the color of each cell of a row thanks to meta.style in the renderer function from Ext.grid.colum.Column but maybe do you know an easier way to do that?

A: Try this:
Ext.fly(grid.getView().getNode(2)).setStyle({background:'yellow'});

I would set 3rd row of the grid  to yellow, however, you still need to switch off the backgrounds of individual cells.

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Q: java object marshalling When talking about object marshalling in most of the Java-XML data binding APIs, it has been said that the the XML file is recreated from the user defined classes from memory? I'm quite confusing about saying (user defined classes from memory). I know using reflection will help to get the class names and/or fields in case of need for implementing the marshalling process, but how the data (values for the elements or attributes) can be accessed?
Is there any one can explain this process a little?
thanks

A: You can access them using reflection. Reflection doesn't returns just the name but the value that a field hold for example.
A simple example could be obtained with the following code:
import java.lang.reflect.Field;

public class ReflectionTest {

    public static void main(final String[] args) throws Exception {
        Object obj = new Person("Person Name", 20);

        for (Field f : obj.getClass().getDeclaredFields()) {
            f.setAccessible(true);
            System.out.println(f.getName() + " = " + f.get(obj));
        }
    }

    public static class Person {
        private final String name;
        private final int age;

        public Person(final String name, final int age) {
            super();
            this.name = name;
            this.age = age;
        }

    }

}

This code would print out:
name = Person Name
age = 20

As you can see the values of each field is accessed using method Field.get(Object). You can find more out here.

A: Same goes for field values, you can easily read their values using reflection:
This example reads MyObject.someField field value.
Class  aClass = MyObject.class
Field field = aClass.getField("someField");
MyObject objectInstance = new MyObject();
Object value = field.get(objectInstance);

A: The data referenced by the marshalled object have to be marshallable too.
See XmlAttribute javadoc for instance: in some cases, the references data has to be either a simple type (String, float, ...) or a class known by your marshalling context.


"I'm sorry, I just... I don't know why we treat these athletes like heroes just because they can skate fast or kick a ball in a net. I just think it's weird. No offense. I just think that sports are stupid, and anyone who likes them is just, like, a lesser person. And has a small intellect."
That made me want to watch the rest of this cinematic train wreck.
PS: Tilda Swinton is unrecognizable in this movie.


Like the 3D party indicator above players heads, it will now be easier to track your clan members on the battlefield!
Material costs for Dragon Bloodcrafting has been fixed.
We have hopefully isolated the issue with global wallet not functioning during some vendor and crafting transactions, please report if you experience any more issues.
Models for veilron, selentine, leenspar and theyril have been added.
Bug that allowed extra ore to be extracted before the node disappeared has been fixed.
Chaos chests have had their loot tables increased substantially and drop rate reduced.
Thanks for all the support and we hope to do another follow up patch within the next week that will expand on our Nithron Coin Store offerings.


Come celebrate Earth Day and learn practical, easy ways to create a green and healthy life!
This free, community event will feature sustainability workshops and talks, green living experts and resources, electric cars and bikes, music, food, and kid's activities.
All festival-goers who complete a Green Living Pledge Card will get a free green gift! Participants in Novato Clean and Green Day (being held on the same day from 9am-1pm) will also be eligible for a free gift just for checking out the festival.
Workshops will be offered throughout the afternoon in two tracks and each workshop will last 45 minutes.
Personal Resilience and Self-Care: 1) A Diet for a Healthy You and Planet; 2) (Re-)Igniting Our Connection to and Passion for Nature and Community; 3) Changing Our Stories to Create a Sustainable Future; and 4) Want to Do More to Make a Better World, Better Marin?
* Speakers and timing of workshops subject to change.
A wide range of experts and vendors will be participating in the event to offer advice, information and tools for green living including Recology, Novato Sanitary District, North Marin Water District, Novato Live Well Network, Novato Streetscape Committee, Sustainable Novato, Green Change, Marin County Sustainability Team, MCE Clean Energy, Yard Smart Marin, Electrify Marin, BayREN, Marin Commutes, Homeward Bound, Indian Valley Organic Farm and Garden, ExtraFood.Org, Copperfield's Books, Sustainable Exchange, and MORE!
Golden Gate Electric Vehicle Association will be hosting their Drive Electric Earth Day event in conjunction with the Green Living Festival. Free test drives will be offered on the latest electric vehicles (EVs) coming off the production line. EV owners will also be on hand to share their experience driving electric.
Bicycle Brustop and Sports Basement will also be showcasing a range of electric bikes.


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National Historical Landmark
FAIR PARK:
by Clint Skinner
CONTENTS: History ›
1. Fair Park Station
2. Main Entrance
3. Founders Statue
4. Women's Museum
5. DAR House
6. The Texas Vietnam Veterans Memorial
7. Sydney Smith Memorial Fountain
8. Music Hall
9. Fair Park Esplanade
10. Centennial Building
11. Automobile Building
12. Hall of State
13. Tower Building
14. Big Tex Circle
15. Grand Place
16. Old Mill Inn
17. Magnolia Lounge
18. Hall of Religion
19. African American Museum
20. Leonhardt Lagoon
21. Dallas Museum of Natural History
22. Science Place I
23. Children's Aquarium
24. Fair Park Bandshell
25. Texas Discovery Gardens
26. WRR Headquarters
27. Science Place II
28. The Texas Star
29. Cotton Bowl Stadium
30. The Texas Skyway
31. The Embarcadero
32. The Creative Arts Building
33. Food and Fiber Building
34. Pan American Arena
35. The Woofus
36. The Swine Building
37. Briscoe Carpenter Livestock Center
38. Livestock Pavilion and Arena
39. The Horse Barn
40. Fair Park Coliseum
41. Top of Texas Tower
Located east of Downtown Dallas, Fair Park covers a vast area of 277 acres. It contains the world�s largest collection of Art Deco through its many murals, paintings, and sculptures, which were made possible by federal funding for the Texas Centennial. The national historic landmark also has three museums, an aquarium, a music hall, and a football stadium. Although Fair Park hosts a large number of festivals, most of them coinciding with national holidays, the most famous event is the State Fair of Texas. It boasts an annual attendance of three million and is the only one to have an automobile show. Starting in late September and ending in the middle of October, it is responsible for the birth of Fair Park.
Photo courtesy Clint Skinner, February 2016
The whole thing started in August 1885. Frank Holland, the owner of the Texas Farm & Ranch Publishing Company, came up with the idea of having a state fair which would celebrate the city�s history and development. Holland and those who liked the proposal were heavily influenced by all the state expositions taking place throughout the nation at the time. In addition to attracting more visitors and new residents, they wanted to use the event to spark business and trade opportunities.
During the early part of January in 1886, a group of prominent citizens gathered to form a private corporation called the Dallas State Fair Association. The charter arrived from the State of Texas on January 30, 1886. Upon its receipt, there were nine men who signed the document to make everything official : James B. Simpson was a lawyer and politician, C. A. Keating acted as president of a manufacturing company, Alex Sanger was a retailer and served as the vice-president of the Dallas Electric Lighting Company, William H. Gaston worked as a banker and founded the town of East Dallas, Jules N. Schneider was a local businessman, J. S. Armstrong spent his time in real estate development and was responsible for founding Highland Park, Oliver Bowser served as the state representative for a Dallas district, J. M. Wendelken ran the Emerson-Brantingham Plow Company, and Thomas Field was a developer who had played a key role in securing the Texas and Pacific Railroad for the town.
On March 25th, the company directors assembled together to determine where the state fair would be located. Those attending had to choose between the Cole Property and the Gaston Property. Located in North Dallas, the first option consisted of ninety acres of farmland owned by Jack Cole, the first surveyor of Dallas County. The second option came in the form of an offer from William Gaston. He had recently purchased land which was once the property of John Grigsby and Thomas Lagow, veterans of the Texas Revolution who had received the prairie land in recognition of their service. The gift, located in the town of East Dallas at the current location of Fair Park, was later divided into sections and sold to various individuals. Gaston managed to obtain eighty acres of the land and offered it to the association in exchange for stock valued at 14,000 dollars.
When it came time to vote on the matter, six directors chose the Gaston Property while three picked the Cole Property. A large number of stockholders, mostly manufacturers and dealers in farm equipment, voiced strong opposition to the decision. Led by C.A. Keating, the opposition claimed that Cole�s farmland was more superior in quality and price than Gaston�s prairie land. The attacks continued until the leaders agreed to allow the stockholders to voice their complaints on April 17th.
A Committee of Appeals heard the opposition�s case but declined to overturn the decision because there was no proof that the Gaston Property was unsuitable for staging a fair. Despite assurances that the manufacturers and dealers would get top-quality space for their exhibits, the members refused to be satisfied and started making plans for their own fair. Keating resigned to lead the group with the support of Schneider, Bowser, and Holland. They sent a request for a state charter. The end result was the formation of the Texas State Fair & Exposition.
Taking place on the Cole Property in North Dallas, the fair would last from October 25th to October 31st. Its main highlights included horse racing, hot-air balloon shows, and local exhibits. While this was going on, the other organization hosted its fair at the current location of Fair Park. Starting on the day after the first festival began, the Dallas State Fair lasted until November 6th. It had the same highlights as its competitor with the exception of ceremonial dance performances by Native Americans. Both events were extremely successful, averaging a total of 35,000 visitors a day. However, the attendance barely offset the expenses. The two sides decided it would beneficial for them to merge together and host only one fair in Dallas.
The merger officially took place on Valentine�s Day the following year with the adoption of a new charter. Now called the Texas State Fair and Dallas Exposition, the members decided to host the event on the Gaston Property. When December arrived, officials bought additional land and increased the size to 120 acres. They changed the organization�s name to the Texas State Fair twelve years later in 1899.
All was going well until the Texas legislature passed a law in 1903 that banned horse race gambling, the fair�s main source of income. With no way to finance the festival, the organization decided to give the land to Dallas as a way of preserving the annual tradition, despite previous offers from development firms to buy the property. The Dallas City Council accepted it, thanks to the efforts to introduce legislation two years earlier.
A national park movement developed as the new century arrived and made its way to Dallas in 1901, thanks to the efforts of Gilbert Irish. Born in Wisconsin, he worked as a printer while attending the University of Nebraska. Gilbert graduated with a law degree and moved to Dallas two years later in 1894. He practiced law, building up a strong reputation and volunteering his printer skills for the local labor unions. He also publicly advocated building more city parks and brought the issue to the forefront. The Dallas Morning News followed suit by publishing stories and editorials about parks and their necessity. While this was going on, lobbyists, organizations, and interest groups joined forces with some councilmen to apply pressure to do something about the matter. Progress was made when Gilbert Irish became an alderman in 1902.
Taking advantage of his new position, he passed a resolution for the creation of the Joint Committees On Parks and Driveways. It would focus on formulating a plan for constructing new roads and building additional parks before land got too expensive. While the members conducted research on the economic viability of acquiring land for the various projects, they came to the conclusion that the only way to get funds would be through a bond election and park tax. After a public vote to place the matter on the next ballot succeed, the committees announced that the park tax would come in the form of a property tax increase amounting to one-tenth of one cent.
The joint committees promoted the measure with the help of Gilbert Irish, the Commerce Club, and members of the park movement. Irish led the charge, claiming that parks would prevent crime, improve health, develop civic pride, provide inexpensive amusement, and remain a profitable asset. These arguments were echoed throughout the entire campaign until election day. The measure suffered a narrow defeat. Though it never became evident, the park tax campaign laid the foundation for accepting Fair Park.
The owners of the state fair offered the fairgrounds for free on February 15, 1903. In return, the city had to construct an exposition building, perform maintenance on a regular basis, keep the grounds open to the public, host an annual fair at its own expense, and use the profits for improvement purposes. Throughout the year, the city government worked out the details with the fair owners.
The two sides reached an agreement on November 24th. The city council would form a new company called the Fair Association, which would be organized with a capital stock of 125,000 dollars. The money would pay off the mortgage, construct the building, and improve the fairgrounds. Afterward, the title and interest of the property would be handed over to the government.
Unfortunately, the City Council dragged its feet. The members wanted to own the property, but they had no desire to pay for the Fair Association's formation because it would mean the reintroduction of a park tax. As they continued debating, the fair owners grew impatient. They made an ultimatum in 1904. The citizens would vote for a property tax, the same one proposed by the park movement. If voted down, there would be no Fair Park and no state fair.
The election took place on April 6th. Although the measure passed by an overwhelming majority, ownership would not take place until October 7th. The council adopted a new charter a month after taking possession of Fair Park. One of the amendments called for the creation of a park board, which would be in charge of the fairgrounds and other public parks. Everything moved smoothly until the Great Depression, but the gloom dissipated with the arrival of an event that would forever change Fair Park.
The nation was going through a horrible depression during the 1930s, but this didn�t stop plans for a celebration of the Texas Centennial. In fact, there had been plans made as far back as 1900, when James Stephen Hogg came up with the idea commemorating the state�s independence from Mexico in a speech. During the Convention of the Advertising Clubs of Texas, held in the city of Corsicana, the various organizations met with the Texas Press Association. The result was the formation of the Texas Centennial Survey Committee, which would be responsible for putting together a statewide celebration. A constitutional amendment was approved in 1932 to provide funding for the occasion, setting the stage for a government-appointed group called the Texas Centennial Commission, which was formed two years after the amendment passed.
The Commission of Control, the Advisory Board of Texas Historians, the Work Projects Administration, and the Texas Highway Department joined forces to make the statewide celebration a reality. They made buildings, monuments, statues, and grave markers. For each county, a marker was installed that provided information about the place�s name and origin. A calendar was printed and circulated so potential tourists would know when all the events would take place during 1936. However, not all of them would occur that year. Gonzalez held an observance in November 1935 and San Antonio hosted some pageants the following month. January brought with it a sun carnival in El Paso and a Native American ceremony in Livingston. During the next month, the residents of Galveston enjoyed the festivities of Mardi Gras. Houston and San Antonio both had a celebration in store for the months of March and April. In July, Fort Worth hosted the Texas Frontier Centennial. The founding of Houston was observed throughout the city in August. Although Fort Worth�s attraction enjoyed the most popularity of all these events, it was nothing compared the vast project known as the Texas Centennial Exposition.
San Antonio, Austin, and Houston competed alongside Dallas to be the location for the exposition. In an effort to make sure that Dallas would win the contest, a group of local businessman led by bankers R. L. Thornton, Fred Florence, and Nathan Adams formed the Texas Centennial Central Exposition Corporation. They promoted the city, emphasizing its capability of hosting the State Fair of Texas and the willingness to invest in the upcoming event. In regard to the latter point, Fair Park saw itself expand to 180 acres and the corporation collected over five million dollars in public and private funds. The city of Dallas won the battle and Fair Park became the site. To make the project a reality, the local government received 25 million dollars.
Construction for the expo began in October 1935 under the supervision of architect George Dahl. Born in Minneapolis, his parents came from Norway as immigrants. He studied architecture at the University of Minnesota and Harvard University before spending two years at the American Academy in Rome, Italy. In 1926, he started working for a Dallas architectural firm called the Herbert M. Greene Company. Dahl did such an impressive job, he became a partner two years later. In addition to his work for the exposition, he was responsible for many local projects like the Neiman Marcus Building, the Dallas Morning News Building, Old Dallas Central Library, Dallas Memorial Auditorium, and Turtle Creek Village. He also made RFK Stadium, which served as the home of the Washington Redskins football team for thirty-five years.
Also serving as the technical director, Dahl wanted the exposition�s design to reflect the themes of history, progress, and culture. For this purpose, he chose Art Deco, the most current and popular style of the time. Dahl managed to complete the project in eight months. The park now had fifty buildings and enough space to accommodate more than a hundred exhibitors and several large show productions.
Will Rogers Pet "Big Jim" - Dallas Centennial, 1936
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The Texas Centennial Exposition opened on June 6, 1936 with national news coverage. The festivities that day included a downtown parade and speeches made by Texas Governor James Allred and U. S. Secretary of Commerce Daniel Roper. Six days later, President Franklin D. Roosevelt made a visit to the centennial event as a way to promote himself before starting his re-election campaign. The last two weeks of September saw the arrival of Mack V. Wright and Joseph Kane to make a movie called The Big Show. Produced by Republic Pictures, the film starred Gene Autry, Kay Hughes, Smiley Burnette, and Sally Payne. The Texas Centennial Exposition closed on November 29th after a successful six-month run.
The exposition saved Dallas during the Great Depression, providing jobs and a boost to the economy. It also placed the city on the national map. Because the centennial celebration was so successful, the local government decided to host another large event at Fair Park the following year. The new project was called the Greater Texas & Pan-American Exposition. Opening on June 12th, the event resembled a world�s fair because it had several countries being represented. Its theme and purpose was the celebration of Texas and the growing influence of the Pan-American civilization. This was reflected in the redecoration and renaming of the buildings left over from the Centennial Expo in addition to the various attractions and activities offered throughout the park. Ending on October 31st, the event attracted two million visitors, far below the expectations of those involved.
During World War II, the grounds and buildings of Fair Park were used for rationing, equipment repairing, and military training purposes. The final two years saw the arrival of German POWs to perform work requirements during their confinement. After the war ended, the park was returned to the city for public use and everything returned to normal.
In September 1961, a crew began filming for the movie State Fair, which starred actors Pat Boone, Ann Margaret, and Tom Ewell. Officials turned Fair Park into a race track in July 1984 so it could host the Dallas Grand Prix. The local government wanted the event to prove to the rest of the nation that Dallas was still a top-tier city. With former President Jimmy Carter in attendance, Keke Rosberg won the race. It was a memorable occasion, but it was the only Grand Prix race to take place in the city.
On September 25, 1986, the U.S. Department of the Interior declared Fair Park as a national historical landmark because it was the only intact exposition site from the Great Depression. Two years later, the responsibility of administrating the park went to the Dallas Parks Department. Errol W. McKoy became President of the State Fair of Texas in 1988 and brought the concept of corporate sponsorship to the forefront in regard to the exhibits and entertainment. The majority of the park�s buildings underwent some degree of remodeling or restoration from 1998 to 2003.
For years, many people complained that there were no big events to attend during the year except for the state fair. In an attempt to change this, the city council came up with the idea of having a seasonal theme park. The members allocated thirty million dollars to make this idea a reality. Called Summer Adventures in Fair Park, the beach-themed attraction was located in the Midway. It featured rides, carnival games, musical performances, animal shows, and free admission to the park�s aquarium and butterfly house. Summer Adventures opened in May 2013 and closed in August. The original plan called for a two-year test run, but terrible attendance figures convinced the local government to completely abandon the theme park.
A task force appointed by Mayor Mike Rawlings submitted its report in September 2014. The report called for the privatization of Fair Park and the State Fair of Texas as a way to improve the area. Since that time, advocates and opponents have been fighting over the issue with no progress being made.
© Clint Skinner
FAIR PARK: - Attractions:
1.Bigtex.com
2.Dallashistory.org
3.Dallas Morning News Archives
4.Fairpark.org
5.Slate, John H. Historic Dallas Parks. Arcadia Publishing, 2010.
6.Tshaonline.org
7.Watermelon-kid.com
8.Wikipedia.org
8.Winters, Willis Cecil. Fair Park. Arcadia Publishing, 2010.
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Dieter Fern (* 1. Dezember 1944) ist ein ehemaliger deutscher Fußballspieler.

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Der auf allen Positionen in der Angriffsspitze einsetzbare Angreifer Dieter Fern spielte von 1965 bis 1967 in der Fußball-Regionalliga West für Bayer 04 Leverkusen. Nachdem er in seiner zweiten Runde 1966/67 in der Mannschaft von Trainer Theo Kirchberg in 31 Ligaspielen acht Tore erzielt hatte, nahm er das Angebot von Kickers Offenbach an und wechselte in die Fußball-Regionalliga Süd. Bereits in seiner ersten Saison für die Kickers, 1967/68, glückte der Aufstieg in die Bundesliga. In der Aufstiegsrunde konnte Fern mit seinen Mannschaftskollegen Rudolf Wimmer, Ferdinand Heidkamp, Egon Schmitt, Hermann Nuber, Roland Weida und Gerd Becker seinen alten Verein Leverkusen auf den zweiten Platz verweisen und damit den Aufstieg vollbringen. In seiner ersten Bundesligasaison 1968/69 stieg er mit der Mannschaft vom Bieberer Berg unter Trainer Paul Oßwald – Fern hatte in 18 Spielen ein Tor erzielt – direkt wieder ab.

Nach dem Abstieg ging es wieder in den Westen zurück. Er wechselte zur neuen Saison 1969/70 zum VfL Bochum in die Regionalliga West. Mit Trainer Hermann Eppenhoff und den Mitspielern Werner Krämer und Torjäger Hans Walitza feierte Fern zwei Meisterschaften in den Jahren 1970 und 1971. Im zweiten Anlauf glückte 1971 der Aufstieg in die Bundesliga. Bochum kam in der Aufstiegsrunde auf 23:11 Tore und 14:2 Punkte und Fern hatte alle acht Spiele absolviert und dabei drei Tore erzielt. Die Sturmspitzen der erfolgreichen VfL-Elf bildeten Hans-Werner Hartl, Walitza und Fern. Mit diesem Angriff debütierte der VfL auch am 14. August 1971 mit einem 1:0-Heimsieg gegen Eintracht Braunschweig in der Fußball-Bundesliga. Am Rundenende stand der Aufsteiger auf dem neunten Rang und Fern hatte in 32 Einsätzen zwei Tore erzielt. Überraschend verabschiedete er sich zum Saisonende, wechselte aus dem Profi- in den Amateurbereich und ging zu Union Salzgitter.

In der Statistik wird er mit 50 Bundesligaspielen (3 Tore) und insgesamt 127 Regionalligaspielen mit 33 Toren geführt. Dazu kommen noch 23 Spiele in den Aufstiegsrunden zur Bundesliga mit weiteren fünf Toren.

Literatur
 Christian Karn, Reinhard Rehberg: Enzyklopädie des deutschen Ligafußballs. Band 9: Spielerlexikon 1963–1994. Bundesliga, Regionalliga, 2. Liga. AGON Sportverlag, Kassel 2012, ISBN 978-3-89784-214-4.
 Ulrich Homann (Hrsg.): Höllenglut an Himmelfahrt. Die Geschichte der Aufstiegsrunden zur Fußballbundesliga 1963–1974. Klartext, Essen 1990, ISBN 3-88474-346-5.
 Heinz Formann, Tief im Westen. Das Phänomen VfL Bochum, Klartext-Verlag, 1994, ISBN 3-88474-177-2
 Markus Franz, Die Jungs von der Castroper Straße. Die Geschichte des VfL Bochum, Verlag Die Werkstatt, 2005, ISBN 3-89533-506-1

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Khabib Nurmagomedov doesn't think Michael Chandler is a high level fighter
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In an appearance on the Real Quick With Mike Swick Podcast, reigning UFC Lightweight Champion Khabib Nurmagomedov opened up on a myriad of topics.
Nurmagomedov shed light on how he would approach a potential fight against Michael Chandler noting that his coach, Javier Mendez, has instructed him to fight the former Bellator fighter using "only standup".
In the upcoming UFC Lightweight Championship unification matchup at UFC 254 against Interim Lightweight titlist Justin Gaethje, Khabib Nurmagomedov faces yet another elite striker. However, the American fighter is a highly accomplished amateur wrestler as well.
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Additionally, Dana White and Co. have roped in new signee Michael Chandler as the backup/replacement fighter for the aforementioned UFC 254 headlining bout.
"I think I don't even need to use my wrestling versus Michael Chandler, that is what I think. I know he came here to Abu Dhabi, but he's going to come here, make weight and go home" Khabib Nurmagomedov said to TSN.
"This is what I think, thank you Michael Chandler. Go home and fight with other fighters. He's not a high-level championship fighter in UFC because two-fight ago he lost in another organization. He lost to in Bellator to a featherweight, he knocked him out. He has to improve himself, he has to show the world he can fight for the title and fight with someone who is top-five in UFC and then we can talk about him."
Khabib Nurmagomedov asserted that in order to be a true champion he always prepares to fight and defeat everyone. The UFC Lightweight Champion also said that if he does faceoff against Chandler, he would turn the bout against the former Bellator fighter into a standup only fight.
Michael Chandler, meanwhile, is on a two-fight winning streak with two first-round KO's over Sidney Outlaw and Benson Henderson. In his tenure in Bellator, he holds notable wins over Patricky Freire, Eddie Alvarez, Brent Primus, and Marcin Held.
On the contrary, Nurmagomedov explained that his game plan against Gaethje would be much different as compared to one he would use against Chandler.
Khabib Nurmagomedov noted that Justin Gaethje is a very good striker, as proven in the interim UFC Lightweight Champion's win over Tony Ferguson. The Dagestani fighter reiterated that everyone's well aware of the fact that he plans to implement a wrestling-heavy strategy in his fight against Gaethje.
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Caring nurse Annabel Carlton is getting ready to swap her uniform for a black belt Tae Kwondo outfit as she prepares to go for gold at the World Martial Arts Games being held in Norwich.
Annabel, who is a nurse at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital, already holds three golds, two silvers and a bronze from last year's world games that were held in Canada. "It was an amazing experience held in the Olympic Ora Stadium. I felt the closest to the Olympics I will ever get."
The 25 year old has been training since she was 14. "I was never going to be a ballet dancer, I tried martial arts and really liked it."
Last year she gained her black belt while writing her dissertation at the UEA. Now she is a qualified nurse working in the gastroenterology unit at the hospital helping consultants who carry out endoscopies.
When she is not working Annabel devotes at least six hours a week to her training ready to join hundreds of martial arts athletes from all over the world who will come to Norwich for the games on August 27th. She will be competing in her category of 18 to 40 year olds.
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