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Joseph Horn (born January 16, 1972) is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the Kansas City Chiefs in the fifth round of the 1996 NFL Draft, and also played for the New Orleans Saints, the Atlanta Falcons, and the Memphis Mad Dogs of the Canadian Football League and the Iowa Central Tritons. He played college football at Itawamba Community College. After his playing career, he became an assistant coach at Northeast Mississippi Community College.

Early years
Horn attended Douglas Byrd High School in Fayetteville, North Carolina, where he played for legendary coach Bob Paroli.  He stood out as a quarterback, tailback, wide receiver, and punter. He was only voted to the Mid-South 4A All-Star team as a punter. Horn was also a standout basketball player in which he started every game for the Douglas Byrd Eagles as a point guard. Horn nearly signed with the University of South Carolina and had offers from other Division I programs. However, his academic performance and SAT score were insufficient for Division I schools.

College career
Horn played two years of college football (1991–1992) at Itawamba Community College in Fulton, Mississippi. At Itawamba, he picked up 54 catches for 878 yards and seven touchdowns as a wide receiver and a punt returner. Still unable to qualify for Division I college football, he returned to Fayetteville and worked at a fast food restaurant and at a furniture factory.

Professional career
Horn didn't play a down of football for two years after leaving college. After playing two years at Itawamba Community College in Fulton, Mississippi, Horn worked at a Bojangles' restaurant in Fayetteville, North Carolina. Down to his final few dollars, he bought a Jerry Rice workout video from a local Blockbuster and studied the drills and moves Rice performed in the film. Horn then made a highlight video of himself working out and sent the tape to multiple professional teams across the United States and Canada.

Canadian Football League
Horn tried out for the CFL Baltimore Stallions and was signed to the practice squad, but never played in a game for the team.  Horn also had a minor stint with the Shreveport Pirates. On March 28, 1995, Horn was signed by the Memphis Mad Dogs. With Memphis, Horn played well in 1995, with 71 catches for 1,415 yards, and caught the attention of NFL scouts.

Kansas City Chiefs
Horn was drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs in the fifth round of the 1996 NFL Draft. He was mainly relegated to special teams and reserve duty at WR during his four seasons with the Chiefs. In his years there, he gained 879 receiving yards on 53 receptions with seven touchdowns, starting only two games.

New Orleans Saints
Horn signed with the New Orleans Saints in 2000 and ranked in the top ten in receptions (7th), yards (8th) and touchdowns (9th) that year. Given a starting role with the Saints, "Hollywood", a nickname he picked up while with the Kansas City Chiefs for his particular style of dress and a name which carries to this day, quickly proved himself to be a premiere NFL receiver.  He was selected to the Pro Bowl four out of his seven years with the Saints, and set single season franchise records for receiving yards (1,399), and receiving touchdowns (11-shared with Marques Colston) as well as the career franchise record for receiving touchdowns (50, a record surpassed by Colston in 2012.). Horn is also the Saints' all-time leader in 100-yard receiving games at 27.  Horn had a career year in 2004 with his 1,399 receiving yards being second most in the league. His total was only six yards behind Carolina Panthers WR Muhsin Muhammad.  The Saints signed Horn to a six-year contract extension in 2005.

In the wake of Hurricane Katrina, Horn was noted for his support for the people of New Orleans and the Gulf region.  As a leader of the Saints, he served as a public face of the team in many community events in recent months. He frequently visited evacuees in both San Antonio and the Houston Astrodome during the aftermath of Katrina. He criticized the NFL for not making a greater effort to care for the future of the Saints during this time of crisis.Beyond Katrina, to this day Joe donates time, energy and money to local charities in New Orleans and beyond.

After the 2006 season the Saints asked the then 35-year-old receiver (who had suffered a groin injury during the 2006 season and had hamstring injuries in the past) to accept a pay cut.  He refused and asked to be released. He was cut soon after his request.

Horn set the Saints career mark in receiving touchdowns (50), making the Pro Bowl four times in five seasons, and compiled the second most receptions (523) and receiving yards (7,622) in Saints history.

Atlanta Falcons
In early March 2007, Horn started negotiations with the Atlanta Falcons. He signed a 4-year, $15 million contract with Atlanta. Later, in 2008, he requested to be traded from the team saying he didn't want to be a "just-in-case guy" for the Falcons. On August 19, 2008, the Falcons cut him. In his only season with the Falcons he made 27 receptions for 243 yards and one touchdown in 12 games.

Retirement
Horn worked out for the Lions, Titans, and Giants, but they ultimately passed and he did not play in the 2008 or 2009 seasons. In May 2010, Horn was selected for induction into the Saints Hall of Fame.  On June 23, 2010, it was announced that Horn had signed a contract with the Saints. Two days later, on June 25, it was announced that Horn would officially retire from football as a member of the Saints. Since retirement, Horn has focused his efforts on creating and selling his own "Bayou 87" barbecue sauce.

NFL career statistics

Cell phone celebration
Always a spirited and outspoken player, Horn gained notoriety for a memorable touchdown celebration on ESPN Sunday Night Football against the New York Giants during the 2003 season. After scoring his second touchdown in a game in which he scored four, he pulled a cell phone out from underneath the goalpost padding with the help of teammate Michael Lewis and pretended to make a call. Horn's prank drew a 15-yard penalty for unsportsmanlike conduct and a $30,000 fine by the NFL. He later stated that he did not realize what he had done right away. This celebration was later used in the videogame Blitz: The League which allows excessive celebrations.

15 years later, New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas recreated Horn's famous celebration in a game against the Los Angeles Rams after scoring a 72-yard touchdown. Horn "teared up" at the gesture, bought Thomas' jersey and called him the NFL's best wide receiver.

Lawsuit against the NFL
In December 2011, Horn made headlines when he and a group of 11 other former professional players filed a lawsuit against the NFL. Horn and his attorneys allege that the league failed to properly treat head injuries in spite of prevailing medical evidence, leading the players to develop effects of brain injury ranging from chronic headaches to depression.

Coaching career

Prior to the 2014 season, Horn became a volunteer wide receivers coach for Northeast Mississippi Community College in Booneville, Mississippi

Healthcare fraud case
On December 12, 2019, federal prosecutors announced that Horn was one of 12 former NFL players charged with defrauding the league's retiree health care plan out of $3.4 million via phony claims for medical equipment. Horn stood accused of conspiracy to commit health care fraud. One week later, he pled guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit health care fraud. In November 2021, Horn was sentenced to three years of probation and ordered to perform 200 hours of community service.

Personal life
Horn is married with six children. His son, Joe Jr., played wide receiver for Northeast Mississippi Community College for the 2014 and 2015 seasons.

His son, Jaycee, played college football as a cornerback for South Carolina. He was selected 8th overall in the 2021 NFL Draft, by the Carolina Panthers.

References

External links
 Joe Horn's ESPN profile
 Cell phone celebration video
  Joe Horn's CFL Profile
 Joe Horn's Bayou 87 BBQ Sauce official website
 Bio at NEMCC Athletics

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Kansas City Chiefs players
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National Conference Pro Bowl players
New Orleans Saints players
People from Destrehan, Louisiana
Sportspeople from Fayetteville, North Carolina
Sportspeople from Tupelo, Mississippi
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Seven teachers and their union are suing HISD to end evaluations tied students' test scores
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Ericka Mellon
May 1, 2014 Updated: May 1, 2014 8:38 a.m.
Seven HISD teachers and their union are suing the school district to try to end job evaluations tied to students' test scores, arguing the method is arbitrary, unfair and in violation of their due-process rights.
The lawsuit, filed in federal court late Wednesday, could have far-reaching implications as more districts and states use student test data to grade teachers.
The Houston case focuses on the district's use of a specific, privately developed statistical model that analzes test data to try to gauge a teacher's effectiveness.
In some cases, according to the lawsuit, teachers see their scores fluctuate from year to year, while other results are based on tests not aligned to the state curriculum. The lawsuit also argues that all teachers aren't treated equally, and they can't adequately challenge their ratings because the formula is too opaque.
For example, the lawsuit says, Andy Dewey, a social studies teacher at Carnegie Vanguard High School, received such high scores in 2012 that he qualified for the district's top performance bonus; his results the next year dropped significantly.
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"Mr. Dewey went from being deemed one of the highest performing teachers in HISD to one making 'no detectable difference' for his students," the lawsuit said.
Dewey has told the Houston Chronicle previously that he does not understand why his scores vary when he and his fellow social studies teachers -- they are rated as a team -- don't change their instruction significantly from year to year.
The Houston lawsuit is one of the first tied to test-based teacher evaluation systems. A group of teachers in Florida has an ongoing lawsuit challenging that state's system, where some teachers earned ratings tied to classes or students they didn't teach.
The Houston school board approved its new evaluation for teachers in 2011, drawing praise from U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan for making students' academic progress a factor.
Across the country, teachers traditionally have been evaluated based on principals visiting their classrooms; few teachers received low marks. The Obama administraiton has pushed the use of student data as a way to hold teachers more accountable.
In the Houston Independent School District's system, observations from principals or supervisors are included, but test results count for roughly half of a teacher's final rating.
The system at the center of the lawsuit generally is called "value added." It uses complex statistics to estimate how well students should perform on standardized tests based on their own past performance. Teachers whose students score better than expected get the best ratings, whether or not the students passed the test.
To do the analysis, HISD contracts with a North Carolina company, whose model is called the Education Value-Added Assessment System, or EVAAS.
HISD officials long have defended the system, saying it indentifies teachers whose students are making the most academic progress.
The teachers suing are Dewey; Daniel Santos at Jackson Middle School; Paloma Garner and Myla Van Duyn at Davis High; Ivan Castillo at Briscoe Elementary; Joyce Helfman at Johnston Middle School; and Araceli Ramos at Austin High. The union, the Houston Federation of Teachers, which long has criticized the value-added system, also is suing.
Randi Weingarten, the leader of the American Federation of Teachers, the national outlet, plans to speak at a news conference in Houston on Thursday morning about the lawsuit.
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Ericka Mellon covers K-12 education for the Houston Chronicle, reporting on schools in the greater Houston area and on education issues statewide.
Before joining the Chronicle in 2006, she covered education for the Knoxville News Sentinel in Tennessee and worked as an assistant editor at Chicago magazine. Mellon graduated from Northwestern University with Bachelor's and Master's degrees in journalism. Send story ideas and tips to ericka.mellon@chron.com.

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WHY WEBSTOP
Robert Hemphill: A Career Reflection
by Shawn Tuckett
The retiring president of Webstop reflects on the lessons he's learned throughout his career and offers wisdom on the future of the grocery industry.
Robert Hemphill seems to have accomplished the impossible during his long career. A visionary talent in his field, he remains simultaneously cherished by coworkers, clients, and even competitors.
As he steps away from Webstop and enters into his next stage in life, he reflects on the path that brought him to Webstop and taps into his deep well of knowledge to offer up lessons about the future.
A Growing Passion for Innovation
Despite Hemphill's massive influence on the grocery industry, his interests began elsewhere. Hemphill grew up with dreams of being an artist and eventually attended classes at UCLA with a focus on engineering. His early career started at JCPenney, where he managed employees and the technical aspects of the store's sales and inventory.
Showing early signs of the innovative spirit that would follow him throughout his career, he noticed that the newly installed computer systems the store used were making costly errors. Once, while overseeing the stores sewing inventory he noticed the computer program automatically reordering large quantities of needles, which had a negative impact on the efficiency of the warehouse. "It became pretty obvious to me that these systems could be better programmed, and businesses needed to rethink how we approached the programming aspect of these technologies," said Hemphill. This prompted him to pick up his education again, this time with a renewed focus on business and computer systems.
"It became pretty obvious to me that these systems could be better programmed, and businesses needed to rethink how we approached the programming aspect of these technologies,"
He returned to the workforce with an intentional focus on technology, working as a system analyst and programmer at Burrough's Corporation, before joining the Big 8 accounting firm Ernst & Whinney as a specialist in retail and wholesale tech. This position allowed Hemphill to develop a close relationship with a client, Skagg's Drug Store, who eventually hired him to join their systems division. "Over time I became VP of systems over three large regional grocery and drug chains," remembers Hemphill. "A big challenge was working to integrate disparate systems and user groups in the chains to chase the elusive goal of lower costs and streamlined operations."
With a foot firmly in the burgeoning retail technology landscape, Hemphill moved to Catalina Electronic Clearing Services in Florida where he was a part of a startup that developed electronic coupon clearing for the grocery industry. His time at Catalina offered an opportunity to become even further enmeshed in the technical side of grocery retail. "Part of my responsibility at Catalina was to help develop the standards that were used for a number of years on the barcoding of coupons, which was a huge departure from what I had been previously doing."
Webstop's Origins
As the 1990s progressed, Hemphill continued to research and consider the ways the internet offered new possibilities for digital marketing. Ultimately, he bet on himself and formed Webstop in 1996. "I had helped a number of electronic marketing startups get their products and services going. Most were trying to build quickly and do an IPO, to get quick bucks and move on to the next win. I wasn't interested in this approach, so I built Webstop for stability and durability."
With Webstop, Hemphill attempted to do something truly unique in the field. "I noticed that so many small retailers had no plan for implementing technology, and thought that we could help close the gaps between independents and major chains."
This realization speaks to what separates Hemphill from other business owners. As opposed to thinking about his work narrowly through the potential profits he could earn, he first thinks about helping others succeed in their own work.
Other companies have taken notice of this strategy— Marti Hitchings, Marketing Operations Manager at Spartan Nash said, "Throughout the years that I've worked with Robert, I've been impressed with his commitment to the Independent Retailer. He built a strong family business dedicated to serving other family businesses. Webstop has made website technology accessible and affordable for retailers of all sizes."
This distinct approach can also be seen in the organizational structure of Webstop, which Hemphill notes has always been intentional. "Since the key management team is made up of family members, it's clear that we needed to be family-based. Many initial hires were friends or people we've worked with before. We don't have many formal policies, and we make it easy to take time off as needed. Many employees have said they feel like they are treated like family, not just an employee, which is perhaps why we have had such low turnover."
Webstop's people-first company culture has resulted in a firm that looks significantly different from others. "People work closely together," Hemphill said. "When a developer has a problem, others volunteer immediately to help. When a production employee needs time off, others take over their work with no complaints and know that they will receive the same benefits when they need it. It's totally different from corporate culture."
This unique leadership style places trust in employees to stay committed to Webstop's goals, without micromanaging their day-to-day responsibilities. Hemphill argues that this approach has actually resulted in his employees being more productive, "You don't miss out on productivity, because everyone's attitude is so positive."
And clients noticed this unique culture as well… Kevin Coupe, Founder of retailer news outlet Morning News Beat,
"The level of customer service that Webstop offered to me was reflective of the degree to which the company— and the wonderful people who work there— have served not just as a service provider to their retail clients, but as a partner, deeply invested in these companies' success. This is, I feel certain, because of Robert's core values as a person and as a business leader. I feel equally certain that as [Morning News Beat] enjoys its 20th year in business, I never would've made it, much less enjoyed the success we've had if not for Robert Hemphill."
Guiding a Changing Industry
Over the years, Hemphill spearheaded a variety of grocery websites, digital circulars, email, and digital coupon initiatives that changed the way grocers advertise and engage with their shoppers. In the internet boom of the last 25 years, he has guided countless grocers to success in establishing and navigating their digital presence.
Terry Kushner, former Director of Interactive Marketing and Consumer Insights at Tops Friendly Markets, benefitted from Hemphill's reliability as a digital marketing partner: "Over the years, our business grew exponentially. Concurrently, the digital landscape was rapidly evolving. Aligning ourselves with Robert and his capable and dedicated Webstop team enabled us to successfully address the daunting challenges these changes presented. With Robert's support and leadership, our teams learned from and challenged each other, enabling us to establish a cutting-edge website and social media presence."
In 2010 Robert oversaw a new initiative with IGA USA in which Webstop built customizable websites for IGA's 1,100 U.S. stores and launched them all on a single day. Mark Batenic, IGA's Chairman and former CEO, "WE still remember the day Webstop launched over 1000 customizable web sites for us. The introduction of web sites for our stores was a defining day for IGA in its journey to reaching shoppers and Robert and Webstop were massive contributors to this journey. And our business relationship continues to this day." Webstop would go on to win IGA's Red Oval Partner of the Year award as the two companies continue to work together for the benefit of the independent grocer.
"We still remember the day Webstop launched over 1000 customizable web sites for us. The introduction of web sites for our stores was a defining day for IGA in its journey to reaching shoppers and Robert and Webstop were massive contributors to this journey. And our business relationship continues to this day."
Hemphill has situated himself as an important fixture in the grocery industry, and his outside-the-box approach means that he will remain an important voice for retailers thinking about the future. Despite making a name for himself by helping others implement technology, he is quick to stress prudence for retailers: "Data and analytics are more available than ever, but the difficult thing is being able to sift through it and know what to do with it," Hemphill said. "Ultimately, marketing needs to be useful. If it's not offering something of use, email blasts, text messages, etc. will become annoying to the customer."
He expresses similar caution about the potential for technology to replace face-to-face interactions. "Technology has enabled much better tracking and analysis of consumer behavior and the effectiveness of promotions and marketing. But with that comes concern about the shopping experience becoming less personal."
The emphasis on personalization also impacts the layout of stores. "I'd suggest there is less of a hometown feeling in large, efficient stores."
His way forward for these concerns is to return to basics. "Training, hiring, and mentoring can go a long way in helping."
Ultimately Hemphill stresses the important balance between remaining consistent with what works while keeping an eye focused on the way things are changing. "Continue to do the things that work well today. But don't be afraid of trying new digital approaches that eliminate friction and help consumers with their busy lives."
The Future of Webstop
As Webstop turns toward its future without Hemphill at the helm they remain guided by his vision of leadership, and his particular emphasis on stability. "It's difficult to maintain exceptional products and services when you have frequent management changes. I have always tried to emphasize longevity, as opposed to fast growth."
This vision of consistency is exactly what Webstop plans to implement moving forward. While Robert will remain connected to the company in an advisory role, Greg Hemphill, President; Brian Hemphill, COO; and Shawn Tuckett, CEO will assume his responsibilities upon his retirement.
"Robert led with his heart and blazed a trail that has revolutionized an industry. His focus on innovation was coupled with deep care for his staff and clients. His legacy is much more than the features he pioneered, it's rooted in the relationships he made and the people he impacted. We are excited for the next chapter in Webstop's story and will stay committed to the ideals Robert established in his leadership of Webstop," Tuckett said.
"As Webstop's second employee I've had the honor of seeing this company grow from humble beginnings to the digital marketing force it is today," Greg Hemphill shared. "Robert's mentorship has been invaluable to my personal development in my career. His leadership holds a desire to innovate and conduct our business in an ethical manner. Robert's approach to providing a high value proposition to our clients saw us through the Y2k crisis, the dot-com bust of the 2000's, and the recent pandemic. As Webstop enters a new chapter, with Robert taking a less active role, I know his approach to running a business will remain within the DNA of the company. I'm thankful to have had the opportunity to work closely with him for the last 20 years and look forward to receiving his advice in the years to come."
Brian Hemphill said, "Working with my father and guided by his leadership for 20+ years has been a great learning experience. Building a business together as a family has fostered a closeness we may not otherwise have. It's a privilege to help carry on the Webstop legacy Robert created."
Reflecting on his career, Hemphill expressed gratitude for the team and clients who joined him to make Webstop a successful venture over the last 25 years: "I've been lucky to learn from a lot of really brilliant and hardworking people," he said. "I've had a great life working in this industry, and I'm grateful."
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In order to more conveniently serve her plastic surgery patients throughout the Houston area, Dr. Camille Cash recently opened a second location and will be expanding into a new building in early 2012.
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Dr. Cash is particularly interested in improving access to plastic surgery in Houston and sharing information about the benefits of plastic surgery – particularly for breast cancer survivors. Currently, Dr. Cash serves on the Board of Directors of The Sisters Network® Inc. (SNI), which is a national organization for African American breast cancer survivors. SNI works to call attention to the detrimental impact that breast cancer has on the minority community. By being a part of this organization, Dr. Cash hopes to make African American breast cancer survivors more aware of treatment and reconstruction options and to provide greater access to early detection procedures.
Dr. Cash is also expanding the diversity of her patients by including more men. According to Dr. Cash, more and more men are beginning to see how cosmetic plastic surgery can benefit them. She sees many women who are interested in breast enhancement , tummy tucks, and liposuction in Houston, but Dr. Cash offers body contouring procedures and breast/chest reduction procedures for men as well. Also, the non-surgical procedures like BOTOX® Cosmetic, wrinkle fillers and laser hair removal, that Dr. Cash provides appeals to a wider range of potential patients.
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Q: Motor current consumption and power do not match I am working on a design and need to calculate the energy consumption of this motor:
https://www.maxonmotor.com/medias/sys_master/root/8825428410398/17-EN-256.pdf.
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The manufacturer's specifications states:
Nominal current (max. continuous current): 0.402 A and
Nominal voltage: 12 V.
Based on this, my understanding is that the power consumption of the motor should be 0.402 A x 12 V = 4.824 watt
However the manufacturer lists this motor as 1.5 W.
How is this adding up? Shouldn't this be a 4.8 W motor? Can you please help me understand how the current (0.402 A) and voltage (12 V) and power (1.5 W) are related? Is there anything else in that specification sheet that I am missing?

A: It's right there on page 1 of the data sheet. The graph below shows the power output curve being 1.5 watts: -

What you have calculated is the electrical input power and this does not equal the mechanical output power (\$2\pi n T\$).
Take the example at 10,000 rpm. That's 167 revs per second (n above). Multiply it by torque (approximately 1.4 mNm) and you get 0.2333. Multiply by pi and 2 and you get a wattage of 1.47 watts. That's the output power.

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Though many Austin residents predicted new anti-ridesharing regulations would result in increased DUIs, being correct has given them no pleasure.
When Deborah Tatum's son Greg was killed by a drunk driver, she was absolutely devastated. "It's an everyday pain that you live with," Tatum told a local Austin news outlet.
While still mourning the loss of her 20-year old son, Deborah and the rest of the Tatum family decided they needed to act quickly and do whatever they could to prevent drunk drivers from getting behind the wheel. This is what ultimately led the family to become such avid supporters of the ridesharing industry.
When Brian had the chance to drive for Uber his goal became to take as many drunks off the road as possible.The Tatum family firmly believes that ridesharing services, like Lyft and Uber, save lives by offering options to those who may have had a little too much to drink and are not in a position to drive themselves home. By keeping these potentially deadly drivers off the road, the Tatum family feels as though they are doing their part to protect other families from the suffering they continue to endure.
Greg's brother, Brian, began driving for Uber shortly after his brother's passing. "When Brian had the chance to drive for Uber that was his goal. To take as many drunks off the road to save the families from going through what we're going through," Tatum said.
However, after the city of Austin passed new burdensome regulations on the ridesharing economy last summer, Uber and Lyft both decided to cease operating within city limits. In the several months since their departure, driving under the influence (DUI or DWI) arrests have already spiked according to the Austin Police Department's own data.
In May of 2016, the same month Uber and Lyft made the decision to leave Austin, the monthly rate of drunk driving incidents was down to an average of 358. However, within the first few months of Uber and Lyft's absence, the number of DUI arrests increased by 7.5 percent from the previous year. In the month of July alone, the city had 476 drunk driving arrests.
Though many Austin residents, including the Tatum family, predicted these new regulations would result in increased drunk driving arrests, being correct in their assertions has given them no pleasure.
"Nobody wants that phone call. No one wants a knock on the door that says you're loved one has died from something that can be prevented," said Tatum.
With the affordability and convenience provided by ridesharing services, it makes it much easier, and safer, for potential drunk drivers to tap their smartphone screens and have a ride come to them within minutes. No longer needing a search for cash or an argument with a cab driver about accepting a credit card, ridesharing has made it so simple to make the right decision after having too many drinks at the bar.


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Ochre - Demo 1995
Posted by xjustinx | File under : Ochre, Phyte Records
Ochre weren't around for an incredibly long time, but they left some killer releases in their wake. There was the divedowndeepnine 7" and the split 7" with Left For Dead; both of which were on bass player Mike Mowery's label, Phyte Records. Pre-dating both of those 7"s, though, was this demo tape from 1995. With eight tracks, and a raw production, the demo was a great sign of what was to come down the pipeline from Ochre within the next two years.
https://www.mediafire.com/?edv35bx980b3k0f
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Andrew TSKS said...
Outstanding! That 7 inch was great--the split less so, mainly because replacing Rob Fracisco with two other singers didn't really work. Pretty stoked to hear this demo, though.
Gray said...
I actually WAS one of those other singers (the other being Mike Phyte, Rob Fracisco's former roomate, and the guy who released all the Ochre records)! Small world.
You're correct though, the original 7" was better than the split, but that's probably more a function of the band had already broken up, Rob was no longer around, certainly not involved in anything "hardcore" related, and Mike and I found ourselves living together in Isla Vista for a summer (well, a summer for me, a few years for him). He mentioned that Ochre had a handful of unfinished songs they had recorded for that first 7", and we hatched an idea to throw some vocals on them to see what it would sound like. The lyrics were Rob's (from the demo versions), or slight reworkings of his lyrics, with a one song being "new".
A mutual friend of ours from the Chokehold days had talked to Mike about releasing some stuff by his new band Left For Dead, so the split record seemed like a good idea.
You could argue if it was or wasn't, but hey...it was hardcore in the halcyon middle 90's...there were lots of questionable ideas floating about.
Anyway, just thought I'd add that historical footnote, and also mention that this demo slays balls, just as the other Ochre record does. Good shit.
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Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott exchanged vows on June 18, 1953. The ceremony was performed by Reverend Martin Luther King Sr on the lawn of Coretta's parents home in Marion, Alabama. MLK and Coretta became parents to four children: Yolanda Denise, Martin Luther III, Dexter Scott, and Bernice Albertine.
Yolanda Denise, born on November 17, 1955, was the first-born child of Martin Luther King and Coretta Scott King. She was a human rights activist and an actress. Yolanda was active in many projects that honored her late father. In 1978 she played the role of Rosa Parks in a TV miniseries, King, that was based on the life of her father. She was a spokesperson for the National Stroke Awareness Association and active gay rights advocate. Yolanda die suddenly of an assumed heart attack on May 15, 2007 at the age of 51.
The first son born into the King family was Martin Luther King III. Concerned about burdening the child with having to live up to the legacy of MLK Jr. He was only 10 years old when his famous father was assassinated. He headed the Southern Christian Leadership Conference that was founded by his father and most recently served as director and co-owner of the King Center for Nonviolent Social Change with his brother, Dexter Scott King. He spoke at the Democratic National Convention in August of 2008 and it marked two major occasions of note: the first black nomination for president, Barack Obama, and the 45th anniversary of the "I Have a Dream" speech.
Dexter Scott King was born on January 30, 1961. Dexter started out in the same direction as MLK Jr. when he attended Morehouse College. But the younger King left school to become an actor and documentary maker. For a brief time he took the reigns as president of the King Center for Nonviolent Social Change but left after a dispute with his mother. Dexter's life was filled with legal problems that have pursued him to this day. He and his siblings have been in and out of court with accusations of mismanagement and misuse of assets.
And the youngest of the family, Bernice Albertine King, was only five years old when her grieving image was captured as she stood at her mother's side at Martin Luther King's funeral. The photograph was taken by Moneta Sleet and was the recipient of a Pulitzer Prize. Even though Bernice was too young to have experienced the crusade that her famous father devoted himself to, she has been a tireless advocate of his legacy.
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I live in Arizona with both of my parents and my three sisters. Are you afraid of me? I am a nineteen-year-old honor student who is going through college. Are you afraid of me now? I dream of growing up to be a successful engineer with a beautiful wife and two kids. How about now? I love to help people. Are you starting to feel afraid? No? Well how about this? I am Muslim living in America. Both of my parents are from Pakistan. I go to a mosque every Friday to pray alongside countless other Muslims. I have a younger cousin named Muhammad and roommate named Osama. If I sat next to you on an airplane, would you be scared? If you were to say yes, you would not be alone.
I remember to this day one of the worst days I spent in middle school. It was one of the worst days because I was humiliated in front of my entire fourth period class that day. I was wearing a new shirt. My sister had just returned from a business trip in Chicago and she gifted me that shirt the night before. I liked it. It was a maroon colored t-shirt that fit just right. I was sitting in reading class when it happened. A boy sitting a few seats from me read my shirt aloud. Most of the class went silent and then the rest followed along. Another boy turned to him and exclaimed, "What did you say?" The guy who was seated pointed at my shirt. Angry, the second boy approached me and asked, "How dare you wear something like that?" I asked, feeling hostile myself, "Why?" People wear shirts with lines from vulgar songs and those did not bother him at all. He said it was because his uncle died on Nine-Eleven. Somehow, one thing led to another and everyone was calling me a "terrorist." The teacher sent me to the nurse to change my shirt because of the problems it was causing. Although I knew what the teacher was doing was not right, I had no spirit to argue. I quickly left. Hurt, because the shirt was given to me by my sister and I was proud of it, I simply ditched the rest of fourth hour and kept the shirt on as I went into math class after. What could the shirt have said that possibly caused so much tension amongst a class of seventh graders?
As I got older and matured a little bit, I figured out that it is easier to laugh along with the terrorist jokes than it is to be insulted by them. It is a simple concept that makes a load of difference in my life. Do you remember almost a year ago when the United States finally located Osama Bin Laden in Pakistan and killed him? I do. I was proud that this event took place. The next day when I went to school people were talking about it. A couple of people told me they were sorry—about my uncle. My uncle! Even I have to admit that that was hilarious. The way I see it, you can only be insulted in two ways: either someone speaks a truth about you of whom you are ashamed or you let them hurt you because you are weak willed. Eleanor Roosevelt said, "No one can make you feel inferior without your consent," so I will never give mine.
Living in America, the fact that I am a Muslim is not something I want stamped across my forehead in red ink for everyone to see. All of the Muslims in America have suffered in one way or another due to the horrific scar some terrorists left in New York and Washington D.C. However, from that pain, strength was drawn. Horace said that "Adversity has the effect of eliciting talents, which in prosperous circumstances would have lain dormant." When I was young, I simply felt angry at the unfair circumstances I was presented with. I felt that violence was indeed the answer to my problems. In high school, I simply began to act like it was dust I brushed off of my shoulder. I acted like I did not mind and I started to believe it. Growing up in a world where there are people who hate me before they even know me established my understanding of my role in the fight against racism. I have learned that racism is genetically similar to cancer. It must be stopped at an early stage otherwise it spreads and multiplies until it kills. Now I openly advocate for unity and understanding. Hopefully this mission will be over someday end with success.
With all said and done I must now ask a question. I am a Muslim. If I sat next to you on an airplane, would you be scared?


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Ipswich Star > Sport > Ipswich Town FC
Sousa planning to pile on more misery
Carl Marston
Published: 4:00 PM October 14, 2009
SPARKS are likely to fly from the very start of Ipswich Town's crunch home game against Swansea City on Saturday.
And that's because Swans charismatic boss, Paulo Sousa, is planning a raid on Town's brittle defence.
Sousa believes that all the pressure will be heaped on Town - Roy Keane's men are still searching for their first win of the season after 11 Championship fixtures.
"When the pressure is on, you need to create more pressure from the start of a game," insisted Sousa in his pre-match press conference ahead of his weekend jaunt to Suffolk.
The former Portugal star (51 caps) is looking to exploit Town's lack of confidence, as well as their defensive frailties. So Town have been warned!
"The situation at Ipswich can affect the game a lot," explained Sousa.
"If people are under pressure, that means there is also pressure on the players, and when that is the case we must try to profit from that.
"Ipswich have scored goals this season. That shows you are strong, but they have also conceded goals and that's why there is pressure," added Sousa.
Conceding early goals has certainly been a problem for Town in recent games. In fact, their last three away games, all in Yorkshire, featured early goals for the opposition.
Doncaster Rovers striker Waide Fairhurst netted after 12 minutes in the 3-3 draw at the Keepmoat Stadium; Sheffield United front-man Darius Henderson bundled home a 10th minute opener in another 3-3 draw at Bramall Lane; and Iain Hume broke the deadlock after just eight minutes in Barnsley's 2-1 win over Town in their last outing.
Ex-QPR boss Sousa, who only lasted 26 games at Loftus Road, was appointed Swansea manager following Roberto Martinez's switch to Wigan Athletic over the summer.
After a slow start, the Welsh club have picked up and are currently on an unbeaten run stretching to five games.
They are currently nine points clear of Town, who are rock bottom with just five points. Town were also embarrassed by Championship leaders Newcastle United in their last home game, crashing to a 4-0 defeat in front of the BBC TV cameras.


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Q: Webrtc.Peerconnection using PeerJs It's my first time to work with PeerJs for WEBRTC.I have a problem for call another person.
Here is my code:
navigator.getUserMedia = navigator.getUserMedia || navigator.webkitGetUserMedia || navigator.mozGetUserMedia;

        var peer = new Peer($.jStorage.get('numero'), {host:'localhost', port:9000,debug: 3});

        peer.on('open', function(id) {
          console.log('My peer ID is: ' + id);

        });

        function bell(numero)
        {
            navigator.getUserMedia({video: true, audio: true}, function(stream) {

                     var localStream = window.URL.createObjectURL(stream);

                     $('#my_self').attr('src',localStream);

                     var call = peer.call(numero,stream);

                        call.on('stream', function(remoteStream) {

                            $('#caller').attr('src',remoteStream);
                        });

                        call.on('error', function(err) {

                          //error
                        });

                },
                function(err) {

                            //errr

                    }

                }
            );
        }

        peer.on('call', function(call) {

                navigator.getUserMedia({video: true, audio: true}, function(stream) {

                     var localStream;= window.URL.createObjectURL(stream);

                      call.answer(localStream);

                        call.on('stream', function(remoteStream) {

                         $('#caller').attr('src',remoteStream);
                        });

                    }, function(err) {

                     //err
                        }

                    }
                );
        });

I get this error when I call the bell(numero)  function
Uncaught TypeError: Object # has no method 'call'
The problem is this line in my code
var call = peer.call(numero,stream);
what is wrong?
I'm not connected to internet and I use peerjs for signaling,and in my node server,I write this
var PeerServer = require('peer').PeerServer;
var server = new PeerServer({ port: 9000 });

I asked the problem in their Google group but not response yet.
PLease help

A: Just ran into this issue myself, are you using the 'peer.min.js' file? From looking at the source of it, it's version 0.2.8 whereas the 'peer.js' file hosted on their CDN is version 0.3.6.
When I switched to the version hosted at http://cdn.peerjs.com/0.3/peer.js, this problem went away.


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Jack Black will play the snarky robot Claptrap in the Borderlands movie
It's a perfect fit, IMO
By Jay Peters
Photo by Francesco Prandoni/Getty Images
Jack Black is set to play snarky robot Claptrap in the upcoming Borderlands movie, according to The Hollywood Reporter, Deadline, Variety, and other publications. He joins what's turning out to be an all-star cast, which also includes Jamie Lee Curtis, Kevin Hart, and Cate Blanchett.
The movie will be directed by Eli Roth, who most recently directed The House with a Clock in Its Walls, which Blanchett and Black also starred in. "I am so excited to reunite with Jack, this time in the recording booth," he said in a statement to The Hollywood Reporter. "Claptrap is the funniest character in the game, and Jack is perfect to bring him to the big screen."
If you ask me, Black's wild exuberance is a perfect match for the robot's quippy in-game persona. If you haven't played the Borderlands series before, just watch this compilation of some of Claptrap's best quotes from the second game to get an idea of the role Black is gearing up for.
The Borderlands movie adaptation has been in the works since 2015. Blanchett is set to play Lilith, Curtis will play Tannis, and Kevin Hart will play Roland. Craig Mazin, who co-created Chernobyl and is a writer and executive producer on HBO's take on The Last of Us, is writing the Borderlands script.
Speaking of The Last of Us, the casting for Joel and Ellie was just announced on Wednesday: Pedro Pascal (who plays the titular character in The Mandalorian) will play Joel, and Bella Ramsey (who starred as the beloved Lyanna Mormont in Game of Thrones) will play Ellie.
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Unmaking Ourselves: Rivers of Nihil - The Work Review
Three years later, a new progressive evolution has taken hold of the Pennsylvanian outfit.
Photograph by Mike Truehart
Words by Jake Sanders (@themetalscholar):
Any listeners that were fortunate enough to catch the phenomenal Behind The Cover in July featuring Adam Biggs, and Dan Seagrave, know exactly what sort of long-winded, ultimately cerebral project audiences are in for today.
Seasonally, this is the fourth quarter, and the boys from Reading have appeared three years later with a new lease on life, a new outlook, and a new beginning. The Work, an eleven track opus that takes a 'tabula rasa' approach to the next generation of their sound, comes with a new logo, a new Seagrave cover, and a new era for the quintet from the Northeast.
Examining a stunning career in retrospect has led listeners to expect only greatness, and a daring campaign to uncover the depths of what is alienating, challenging to one's comforting nostalgia, and audibly unfamiliar to the pillars of creation already set in stone.
This is The Work.
Not dissimilar from the autumnal chapter that was Where Owls Know My Name (2018), this foray into the dead of Winter takes a peaceful departure from the shores of time, ambiently shoving off with a deep melodic prelude that tastes palatable, even to those new to the sound that makes up Rivers of Nihil's present catalogue. It's a highly cloying icebreaker of a first track that samples the smallest particles of what audiences know and love, and sets it free like a dove on the wind.
Satisfying tropical bends in the background, the sounds of keyboard ivories being gracefully fingered, and a jumping midsection that haunts listeners with an audio-ducked saxophone that lingers from one season to the next make cameo appearances in what is an active appeal to people who love sound loyalty from one release to the next.
Dreaming Black Clockwork severs the familiar connection with a dissonant, bombastic machine gun rhythm that is jarring, and preposterously over-the-top for just a second stop. It's an uneven, stomach-wrenching cacophony of discordant tones and wall of sound immersion that lyrically questions the waking reality of what this critic can only assume is the continual protagonist caught in a fever dream during the WOKMN storyline.
All of this insanity builds louder, and more unsettlingly to an inevitable conclusion in a seamless transition to Wait, a soft melodic interlude that thrusts the listener from one dramatic extreme to the next, voluminously bottoming out in an ethereal sound of wafting through a cosmic miasma of atmosphere, and melodic ease. Echoing background vocals take a backseat, a familiar undertone that completely breaks away into a bluesy solo that etches its way across genres to the past, the influential, the forefathers of decades past; all of this stands as a testament, and an homage to the progressive legends whose shadows stand tall over the domain of death metal that RoN inhabits. Children of two genres, and acutely aware that they couldn't exist without a mutual overlap, The Work takes a highwire walk over every domain they occupy, but never strays too far from one side to the other. The balance is delicate, deliberate, and conscious of their own past, as well as the path they've followed to get here.
A repeating tactic that has never strayed too far from the catalogue of this group is their constant use of chanted choruses that outfit a variety of voices layered upon one another, a pendulum of vocal potency that makes this album, as well as the rest of them highly addictive, repeatable on a whim, and utterly annoying when one can't remove the verses from one's head. It's doubly unfair that such verbal grandstanding should be so habit-forming, considering the boys have violated the cardinal of rhyming a word with the exact same word, a trope that does absolutely nothing to quell the intensity behind the passages.
My body, my pride, my radiant insight
I figured all this focus, had just been given to me
So set in self derision, as I feel my vision slipping away
I figured I was worthless, destined to wither away
The arsenal of tricks that Rivers of Nihil wields while laying waste to any remaining image listeners had of them, still rests in alleyways of their most well-traveled roadmap of trickery. Tremolo that came in handy in a pinch at the end of their third album makes an outstanding appearance on its own at the build to The Void From Which No Sound Escapes, as well as harshly muffled atmospheric measures that last half the song or more, a calculated effort to displace themselves from their own catalogue that belongs closer to the Insomnium discography, than their own. It's a welcome addition to an already full deck of cards that makes their sound diversity a pinnacle of celebration on this album.
Accessibility, a solemn sound that thematically lines up with the despair, and imagery of a dying earth prepared to be reborn make up the B-side of The Work. It's an uncharacteristically mellow egress from the archetypically stacked pacing of the band's previous works that makes this one stand out as a true evolution of sound. It's a capable step towards the frontrunners of the scene that shows both organic growth, and unimaginable stress, both of which tend to happen when one's consistent touring lifestyle, and continual stream of income are sliced to ribbons during a time of great sickness, and few opportunities.
Maybe One Day and Terrestria IV: Work close out this album in a spectacularly dualistic fashion for the Pennsylvanian bards. The former is a heart-wrenching curve ball of acoustic proportions that paints them into a corner they've never come face-to-face with before: the arena of ballads. This is the clear winner of the album, bearing a flag of urgency that proudly proclaims this group has grown up, and whether audiences wanted it or not, they've come out the other side of the pandemic with some soul beneath their wings. Not a single harsh note on the track, it's a soaring trek through the void that takes a more optimistic outlook on a road lined with death and taxing events. Motivating, moving, melting, it quite literally fades into the wind of the closing track, the fourth part on a seasonal adventure to the edges of time and space.
The conclusion is, for lack of a better word, adrenalized. It's the finest structured death metal this group has brought to the composition, and though it's intermittently notched by caveats of abrupt blast beats and climactic measures, they pull out all the stops at once — never once questioning if it works well together... but it does. Capped off with a familiar ceremonial halting breath of pause that allows for a brief goodbye to this opus, the exit to this void resonates with the sound of a flowing, speedy solo that screams raw talent and pinpoint precision fretting. It's a geyser of tones in the span of thirty-eight seconds that gets the blood pumping. This critic can't wait to see if an entire playthrough becomes a reality, as the conclusion of this album would be enough to tear entire venues to the ground. The results speak, and are heard resoundingly clear.
The Work does not cooperate with any pragmatic notions of what is 'traditionally' considered the Rivers of Nihil sound. It dispels and illusions that the group wants to hold on to the crown they've been wearing since 2018. It does little to coax die-hards into it, but it's not trying to sell itself. Its inherent value comes from knowing that this group is entering a competitive field with each other where the finest individual efforts are a carousel of dancing temporarily in the spotlight until the next exceptional measure takes hold of the audience. It will make year-end lists, and it won't apologize for what it forsook in the meantime. This is the way forward, and they're traveling without looking back.
They did the work, and are now now waist deep in the fields of their pandemic harvest.
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Cover Art by Dan Seagrave
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Major funding for innovative genomics geared to Quebec patients
Génome Québec funds two personalized therapy projects at the RI-MUHC aimed at fast-tracking targeted genetic treatments at diagnosis.
By MUHC Public Affairs
Pioneering work to advance genomics and precision health treatments at the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (RI-MUHC) has been rewarded by Génome Québec. Dr. Nada Jabado and Dr. Ruth Sapir-Pichhadze, the RI-MUHC scientists who received the reward, were among the winners of a nation-wide competition emphasizing precision treatments in genomics.
Brain cancer: Improving the chances of survival and the quality of life for children
Dr. Jabado's work investigating brain cancer in children received $13 million in funding after emerging as one of the four winning projects in Quebec in Genome Canada's 2017 Large-Scale Applied Research Project Competition Genomics and Precision Health. A total of $58 million was distributed to projects across the province.
Dr. Nada Jabado
"These major investments see Quebec established as a centre of innovation that will provide a major benefit to Quebec patients, who will have access to the best health care thanks to this technology. Congratulations to the winning teams who are ensuring genomics will be more accessible to citizens and the larger population than ever before," says Génome Québec President and CEO Daniel Coderre.
Dr. Jabado's team from the Child Health and Human Development Program at the RI-MUHC were rewarded for their personalized therapy approach to childhood brain cancer, which is the leading cause of cancer-related deaths among children under age 20. The team – led by Dr. Jabado alongside colleagues Dr. Jacek Majewski (McGill University/RI-MUHC) and Dr. Michael Taylor (SickKids) – has fast-tracked treatments targeting specific genetic alterations at diagnosis.
"Brain cancer remains a lethal and disabling disease. As researchers we have to pursue our efforts in finding innovative ways to improve survival and quality of life for children and young adults, during and after treatment," says Dr. Jabado, a pediatric hemato-oncologist at the Montreal Children's Hospital of the MUHC and a professor of Medicine at McGill University.
Building on their track record of cutting-edge research, the team will use innovative technologies to study the genetics of brain tumours down to investigations at the single-cell level. Their aim is to uncover new alterations in the genetic makeup of these tumours and identify specific vulnerabilities that may be targets for therapy. They will continue working closely with other clinician-scientists, healthcare providers, and policy makers to provide more rapid bedside treatment – bridging the gap between bench and clinic – with the ultimate goal of improving overall survival and the quality of life for children and young adults diagnosed with brain cancer.
Preventing rejection and loss of kidney transplants
Dr. Ruth Sapir-Pichhadze, meanwhile, is a principal co-scientist on a $9.7 million project led by the University of British Columbia using genomic technologies to reduce the risk of antibody-mediated rejection (AMR). AMR causes premature loss of the transplant kidney in as many as 30 per cent of transplant recipients, prompting a return to dialysis and – often – early death. Dr. Sapir-Pichhadze's team at the RI-MUHC's Centre for Outcomes Research and Evaluation focus their efforts on improving the matching of donors and recipients, exploring a more personalized drug treatment, and establishing better engagement with patients and stakeholders. The study hopes to reduce healthcare burden and costs, improve survival rates and quality of life, and improve care for major chronic disease in Canada.
Dr. Ruth Sapir-Pichhadze
"The use of a multi-faceted approach that optimizes donor and recipient compatibility speaks to the strength of our program as it mitigates the risk of rejection by tapering surveillance and treatment to individual patient needs. Importantly, we actively engage patients and stakeholders," says Dr. Sapir-Pichhadze, a scientist from the Metabolic Disorders and Complications Program at the RI-MUHC. She is also an assistant professor of Medicine for the Division of Nephrology and Multi-Organ Transplant Program at McGill University.
"We are very proud and excited to be supporting these two very forward looking research teams who are strongly patient oriented and are using cutting-edge science to improve care. This is the very essence of what we are aiming for at the RI-MUHC," says Dr. Bruce Mazer, executive director and chief scientific officer of the Research Institute of the MUHC (Interim).
Professor Bartha Maria Knoppers, a Canada Research Chair in Law and Medicine and director of the Centre of Genomics and Policy at McGill's Faculty of Medicine, and her colleagues were also awarded $ 4 million to assess the genetic counselling issues associated with the clinical use of diagnostic whole genome or exome sequencing.
The work of Dr. Jabado and Dr. Sapir-Pichhadze is among 15 new genomics and precision health projects receiving investment of approximately $162 million from Genome Canada, in collaboration with the Canadian Institutes for Health Research and project co-funding partners such as Génome Quebec and Genome British Columbia. These projects – spanning multiple disease areas – demonstrate how genomics-based research can contribute to a more evidence-based approach to health and thereby improve health outcomes for patients, as well as enhance the cost-effectiveness of Canada's healthcare system.
Watch the video below produced by Génome Québec presenting the four winning projects in Quebec.


During one of Billy Joel's American tour, he's been bringing onstage a number of guests, but last week really took the cake with the addition of GNR frontman, Axl Rose.
The duo joined forces for an epic duet of AC/DC's classic 'Highway To Hell' and Billy Joel's 'Big Shot'. Have a watch.


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Inspirational Luke Wins National Award
Today we celebrate the incredible news that 21-year-old Luke Millington has scooped the Rotary Young Citizen Award for his efforts in raising £60,000 for Hope House and Tŷ Gobaith.
Luke bravely shared his thoughts on living with the incurable muscle-wasting condition Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy for a video which became our Luke's Story fundraising appeal last Autumn. In it he told how Hope House, and especially his nurse Rachel, had supported him and made him see anything was possible.
As Luke said in the heart-warming film: "I'm in a wheelchair but it's not the be all and end all – I just carry on. There is stuff I can't do but what's the point of thinking about what you can't do?"
His story and incredible positivity captured everyone's hearts and we were bombarded with messages for Luke, along with donations. Luke was thrilled, because the money raised will fund support for five more children with life-threatening conditions.
So impressed
Telford Centre Rotary were so impressed with Luke that they nominated him for the Rotary Young Citizen Award. Luke also helped the club with their Tree of Light – which commemorates loved ones at Christmas and raises money for Hope House and other local charities.
Celebrating his win, Luke said: "I would like to say a big massive thank you to the Telford Centre Rotary Club for nominating me for this fantastic Award. When Hope House approached me to become their Ambassador, I was thrilled with the opportunity to help raise funds for the charity that has help me and my family so much.
"Attending fundraising events has given me important life skills such as the confidence to take part in public speaking. It has also given me the opportunity to get involved with Rotary. When the world has come out of these unprecedented times, I hope to continue with helping Hope House and Telford Centre Rotary with other fundraising projects."
Luke will receive a trophy, certificate and £300 to go towards his chosen project or charity from Rotary in Britain and Ireland. The Rotary Young Citizen Awards Presentation had been due to take place at the UK's first-ever Volunteer Expo, organised by Rotary International in Great Britain and Ireland at the NEC in Birmingham this month. But the event has been postponed until May 2021 due to the Coronavirus Pandemic.
Rotary in Britain and Ireland President Donna Wallbank said: "Luke shows how one person can make a difference to many others and highlights the need that is still there to help those who are not currently receiving the help that Luke is able to receive. Luke is obviously a passionate fundraiser and so very deserving of this award which in turn allows his voice to be heard for those he wishes to support too."
As we went to press, a live interview by video link was being planned with Luke this Friday (May 22) on the BBC News Channel 'Afternoon with Simon McCoy' programme at 2.50pm.
If you missed Luke's award winning video, you can catch up and see it here.


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#pragma once
#include <aws/elasticache/ElastiCache_EXPORTS.h>
#include <aws/elasticache/ElastiCacheRequest.h>
#include <aws/core/utils/memory/stl/AWSString.h>
#include <aws/core/utils/memory/stl/AWSVector.h>
#include <aws/elasticache/model/Tag.h>
#include <utility>

namespace Aws
{
namespace ElastiCache
{
namespace Model
{

  /**
   *
Represents the input of an AddTagsToResource operation.

See
   * Also:
   AWS
   * API Reference

   */
  class AWS_ELASTICACHE_API AddTagsToResourceRequest : public ElastiCacheRequest
  {
  public:
    AddTagsToResourceRequest();

    // Service request name is the Operation name which will send this request out,
    // each operation should has unique request name, so that we can get operation's name from this request.
    // Note: this is not true for response, multiple operations may have the same response name,
    // so we can not get operation's name from response.
    inline virtual const char* GetServiceRequestName() const override { return "AddTagsToResource"; }

    Aws::String SerializePayload() const override;

  protected:
    void DumpBodyToUrl(Aws::Http::URI& uri ) const override;

  public:

    /**
     *
The Amazon Resource Name (ARN) of the resource to which the tags are to be
     * added, for example
     * arn:aws:elasticache:us-west-2:0123456789:cluster:myCluster or
     * arn:aws:elasticache:us-west-2:0123456789:snapshot:mySnapshot.
     * ElastiCache resources are cluster and snapshot.

For more
     * information about ARNs, see Amazon
     * Resource Names (ARNs) and Amazon Service Namespaces.

     */
    inline const Aws::String& GetResourceName() const{ return m_resourceName; }

    /**
     *
The Amazon Resource Name (ARN) of the resource to which the tags are to be
     * added, for example
     * arn:aws:elasticache:us-west-2:0123456789:cluster:myCluster or
     * arn:aws:elasticache:us-west-2:0123456789:snapshot:mySnapshot.
     * ElastiCache resources are cluster and snapshot.

For more
     * information about ARNs, see Amazon
     * Resource Names (ARNs) and Amazon Service Namespaces.

     */
    inline bool ResourceNameHasBeenSet() const { return m_resourceNameHasBeenSet; }

    /**
     *
The Amazon Resource Name (ARN) of the resource to which the tags are to be
     * added, for example
     * arn:aws:elasticache:us-west-2:0123456789:cluster:myCluster or
     * arn:aws:elasticache:us-west-2:0123456789:snapshot:mySnapshot.
     * ElastiCache resources are cluster and snapshot.

For more
     * information about ARNs, see Amazon
     * Resource Names (ARNs) and Amazon Service Namespaces.

     */
    inline void SetResourceName(const Aws::String& value) { m_resourceNameHasBeenSet = true; m_resourceName = value; }

    /**
     *
The Amazon Resource Name (ARN) of the resource to which the tags are to be
     * added, for example
     * arn:aws:elasticache:us-west-2:0123456789:cluster:myCluster or
     * arn:aws:elasticache:us-west-2:0123456789:snapshot:mySnapshot.
     * ElastiCache resources are cluster and snapshot.

For more
     * information about ARNs, see Amazon
     * Resource Names (ARNs) and Amazon Service Namespaces.

     */
    inline void SetResourceName(Aws::String&& value) { m_resourceNameHasBeenSet = true; m_resourceName = std::move(value); }

    /**
     *
The Amazon Resource Name (ARN) of the resource to which the tags are to be
     * added, for example
     * arn:aws:elasticache:us-west-2:0123456789:cluster:myCluster or
     * arn:aws:elasticache:us-west-2:0123456789:snapshot:mySnapshot.
     * ElastiCache resources are cluster and snapshot.

For more
     * information about ARNs, see Amazon
     * Resource Names (ARNs) and Amazon Service Namespaces.

     */
    inline void SetResourceName(const char* value) { m_resourceNameHasBeenSet = true; m_resourceName.assign(value); }

    /**
     *
The Amazon Resource Name (ARN) of the resource to which the tags are to be
     * added, for example
     * arn:aws:elasticache:us-west-2:0123456789:cluster:myCluster or
     * arn:aws:elasticache:us-west-2:0123456789:snapshot:mySnapshot.
     * ElastiCache resources are cluster and snapshot.

For more
     * information about ARNs, see Amazon
     * Resource Names (ARNs) and Amazon Service Namespaces.

     */
    inline AddTagsToResourceRequest& WithResourceName(const Aws::String& value) { SetResourceName(value); return *this;}

    /**
     *
The Amazon Resource Name (ARN) of the resource to which the tags are to be
     * added, for example
     * arn:aws:elasticache:us-west-2:0123456789:cluster:myCluster or
     * arn:aws:elasticache:us-west-2:0123456789:snapshot:mySnapshot.
     * ElastiCache resources are cluster and snapshot.

For more
     * information about ARNs, see Amazon
     * Resource Names (ARNs) and Amazon Service Namespaces.

     */
    inline AddTagsToResourceRequest& WithResourceName(Aws::String&& value) { SetResourceName(std::move(value)); return *this;}

    /**
     *
The Amazon Resource Name (ARN) of the resource to which the tags are to be
     * added, for example
     * arn:aws:elasticache:us-west-2:0123456789:cluster:myCluster or
     * arn:aws:elasticache:us-west-2:0123456789:snapshot:mySnapshot.
     * ElastiCache resources are cluster and snapshot.

For more
     * information about ARNs, see Amazon
     * Resource Names (ARNs) and Amazon Service Namespaces.

     */
    inline AddTagsToResourceRequest& WithResourceName(const char* value) { SetResourceName(value); return *this;}

    /**
     *
A list of tags to be added to this resource. A tag is a key-value pair. A tag
     * key must be accompanied by a tag value, although null is accepted.

     */
    inline const Aws::Vector<Tag>& GetTags() const{ return m_tags; }

    /**
     *
A list of tags to be added to this resource. A tag is a key-value pair. A tag
     * key must be accompanied by a tag value, although null is accepted.

     */
    inline bool TagsHasBeenSet() const { return m_tagsHasBeenSet; }

    /**
     *
A list of tags to be added to this resource. A tag is a key-value pair. A tag
     * key must be accompanied by a tag value, although null is accepted.

     */
    inline void SetTags(const Aws::Vector<Tag>& value) { m_tagsHasBeenSet = true; m_tags = value; }

    /**
     *
A list of tags to be added to this resource. A tag is a key-value pair. A tag
     * key must be accompanied by a tag value, although null is accepted.

     */
    inline void SetTags(Aws::Vector<Tag>&& value) { m_tagsHasBeenSet = true; m_tags = std::move(value); }

    /**
     *
A list of tags to be added to this resource. A tag is a key-value pair. A tag
     * key must be accompanied by a tag value, although null is accepted.

     */
    inline AddTagsToResourceRequest& WithTags(const Aws::Vector<Tag>& value) { SetTags(value); return *this;}

    /**
     *
A list of tags to be added to this resource. A tag is a key-value pair. A tag
     * key must be accompanied by a tag value, although null is accepted.

     */
    inline AddTagsToResourceRequest& WithTags(Aws::Vector<Tag>&& value) { SetTags(std::move(value)); return *this;}

    /**
     *
A list of tags to be added to this resource. A tag is a key-value pair. A tag
     * key must be accompanied by a tag value, although null is accepted.

     */
    inline AddTagsToResourceRequest& AddTags(const Tag& value) { m_tagsHasBeenSet = true; m_tags.push_back(value); return *this; }

    /**
     *
A list of tags to be added to this resource. A tag is a key-value pair. A tag
     * key must be accompanied by a tag value, although null is accepted.

     */
    inline AddTagsToResourceRequest& AddTags(Tag&& value) { m_tagsHasBeenSet = true; m_tags.push_back(std::move(value)); return *this; }

  private:

    Aws::String m_resourceName;
    bool m_resourceNameHasBeenSet = false;

    Aws::Vector<Tag> m_tags;
    bool m_tagsHasBeenSet = false;
  };

} // namespace Model
} // namespace ElastiCache
} // namespace Aws

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Home School News Robert Runcie visits students on first day of school in Broward
Robert Runcie visits students on first day of school in Broward
The first day of school for Broward Public Schools was August 21 and teachers and students were excited to be back in the classrooms. Even students who may not enjoy the books were glad to be back with their friends. And everyone was talking about the
Broward Schools Superintendent eats lunch with a student at Meadowbrook Elementary School and a school board member
eclipse that took place that day.
Broward Schools Superintendent Robert Runcie visited some schools in Broward County. He ate lunch with a group of younger students at Meadowbrook Elementary and was joined there by some Broward County School Board members.
"We are excited about the first day of school," said Runcie. "We have new academic programs and are adding interesting programs to the schools."
Runcie is pleased that more schools are adding Cambridge programs. And more schools are developing debate programs. A number of schools are adding duel language programs. There is a strong emphasis on reading in the early grades and the district is placing about 850,000 books in classrooms for younger students. There are also more schools adding courses on computer coding and robotics.
Broward Schools Superintendent Robert Runcie with some members of the Broward County School Board. Here he is at Meadowbrook Elementary School in Fort Lauderdale. He visited a number of Broward County Schools on August 21, the first day of school.
"It is most important to give these kids hope. I want them to have as many learning opportunities as possible. I believe in the importance of education," he said.
At Meadowbrook he enjoyed the chance to actually sit down with some young children and eat lunch with them. He related well to them and they had a pleasant conversation.
School Board member Robin Bartleman said she was glad that school was getting off to a good start. "I want to make sure that children get the best education possible. I want to make sure they are well cared for and have opportunities to learn," she said.
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Many of you will have seen Pirates of Penzance, but how many of you have seen it on a boat, on a moving boat or pool area?
The Pirate King is back this year taking over the Dolphin Explorer and other venues including the Adina Apartment Hotel Adelaide Treasury Basement Pool (sure to make a splash – please note you may get wet!), Hains & Co for a rum night and Hortas for a seafood dinner overlooking the ocean!
This hilarious adaptation of Gilbert and Sullivan's classic operetta is staged in one hour, with a local cast of only eight, featuring some of South Australia's best performers. Live accompaniment on piano too!
This version is an immersive experience and has been hugely popular with sell-out Adelaide Fringe seasons for the last five years!
*The Dolphin Explorer cruise lasts two hours with the opportunity for dolphin watching! All other performances last one hour.


Well, I started 'Sidemount Saturdays' as a means to blow some steam (or bubbles anyway) and get away for a local dive. Between work dives and expedition travel over the last bunch of years it had dawned on me that I wasn't as connected to the local scene as I should be, so I've made best efforts to get out there to keep my own skills sharp, and continue experimenting with some new techniques for extended range beach diving. At some point here soon, anticipate a lecture about 'Diving Big in your Backyard'. As far as open-circuit scuba goes, I've been diving sidemount almost exclusively to save stress on my back. Once I dialed in that configuration for openwater diving, I introduced a 2000 LF survey reel [custom], and then after dialing that in, introduced a DPV tricked out with some custom lights by Juice Robotics.
My plan has been, and continues to be, making incremental improvements and advancements to the technique of extended range beach diving with the hopes of seeing some sights that have been well out of reach from shore, and not always accessible by boat. In time, I hope to incorporate my full suite of recently developed tools including Ocean Space Habitat and our new Unmanned Surface Tender to have a fully integrated suite of tools to vastly extend the range of dives from the beach. I can envision diving 'the wall' in the Exumas from the windward side of the cays…epic run!
Here in Rhode Island, low visibility can be a challenge – this lends itself well for training exercises, and is also cause for adopting navigation techniques for cave diving (carefully placement of lines, etc). In openwater tides and currents can be tricky, but I've worked through it by using rock climbing cams and wedges to create more secure tie-in points.
A wintery start to Sidemount Saturdays back in February.
At Wetherill, I schlepped my gear down to the left cove in three trips. The tide was just starting to ebb, so conditions were calm. Visibility in waist deep water looked pretty good, but after dropping down to 15 feet, I had nothing but a muted brown-green haze. Keeping the rocks on my right, I headed South/Southwest, basically following the shadows of the rocks as they contrasted with the sandy bottom. At this point, I've made this dive at least several tens of times, so was able to paint the picture of the excursion in my head as I went, even despite the poor visibility. As I left one shadow , I would use my DPV to scooter ahead 15-20 feet to the next silhouetted rock. This helped me stay on target without inadvertently swimming off-line and losing my natural navigation aids. As I approached the end of the big rock formations, an area of rubble breaks down from about 35 feet to 60 feet. As I made my way down this contour, visibility broke open a little bit, but as I got below the hazy layer, naturally light was diminished and it got very, very dark. Once hitting 60 feet, I paused for a minute to check my air supply, and decided to switch bottles just shy of hitting 1/3rd of my right hand cylinder. I did a quick s-drill for myself, verifying location of regulators, knives, and other safety equipment, then carried on. Towards the end of the slope, some large rock formations appear again. I continued to track these, keeping them on my right as I drift along out into deeper water which lines the channel. Fortunately, the tide hadn't started to move quite yet, so it was relatively calm.
Approaching 80 feet, I flipped on my lights. I only waited this long, as I needed my eyes to adjust so I could follow the silhouettes of the rock faces this far. However, out here a the edge of the channel, the rock formations are a bit craggy, with various overhanging ledges, and I needed some light to more carefully meander through them. I arrived at a sandy patch in 85 feet and paused for a minute. A few cunner were attracted to my lights and seemed to be following me for a while. I did another s-drill, and at this point switched cylinders again. Now, my mistake has been watching Shark Week at night, so the fleeting thought of a shark being attracted to my lights made me shut them off. I sat still for a few minutes to let my eyes reacclimate to the dark, and then carried on. I followed this sandy patch downward to 92 feet but then couldn't shake the thoughts of a shark – while this would be a highly unlikely encounter at this particular site, being alone, in the dark, and just within the margins of nitrogen narcosis which is amplified with any bit of stress, I decided it was time to start making my way.
Keeping the sandy slope on my right, I trekked ahead until my compass redirected me North/Northeast. At this point I realized I was around the corner and headed into the next cove. So, I began a preliminary ascent to get out of the channel and back up into the craggy rocks which started around 80 feet. I continued to proceed up to 60 feet where I settled in to a short sandy patch and then sat for a couple of minutes – another s-drill, another air supply verification, and then just enjoy the peace. I knew from dives past that once I left this spot and made my way around the corner to the next cove, wave action at the surface would often be felt as deep as 40-50 feet. This is one of the reasons why I carry a DPV on this dive…not so much for the distance, but to help buck the force of the water as I move from deep to shallow water.
As I pressed onward to the shallows I lost my bearing for a brief minute. I took the opportunity to rehearse some navigational techniques that would help if I were really lost, which i wasn't as I've been in this spot multiple times before. I ended up arriving exactly where I wanted to be, at the edge of an eel grass bed in about 15 feet of water, where I just layed down in the sand to ride out a solid 5 minute safety stop. Thereafter, I scootered due east, passed several groups of dive students who were just beginning to 'get their feet wet', and surfaced at the old boat ramp. 65 minutes after leaving the other cove, it was time to pack it up for the day. Dive 4000 complete.
As for continued development – I'm still working through some of the tools and techniques to make these extended range beach dives all that they can be. For anyone interested in lending a hand – think Sidemount Saturdays, and get in touch!


New Wimbledon Theatre promoting the soon to be released Aladdin staring Paul Merton, handmade chocolates by Besococo and Lego characters.
There was such beautiful food available from a range of fantastic artisan foodies.
There was Chimneys (Known as Kürtőskalács in Hungarian or Trdelnik in Czech, Chimney cake in English speaking regions and so on) I had never had them before but oh my gosh I think I've found a new love. The queue for them was 25 minutes long when I joined. I don't normally queue so long for food but I'm so glad I did. These need to be available more often. I think they are possibly my most favourite pastry bake ever! Especially covered with the cinnamon sugar and being so hot from the oven.
Luso Brazil are Love Wimbledon market regulars and their festive feast was absolutely incredible. The range of bakes was outstanding and like usual all delicious. Rute had made so many Christmas treats alongside her usual brilliant Portuguese and Brazilian treats. I wanted to try everything and I think the Christmas wreath bakes were calling to me.
Besococo was definitely a stall worth visiting. The range of chocolates available varied from the fruity to the rich and even some with alcohol too. The gorgeous gift boxes are so cute too and with each chocolate truffle looking so different and having a different texture it makes the box of chocolates a feast for the sense. The Christmas rum and raisin flavour is wonderful and worth treating your friends with a box but maybe get an extra box for you too.
Festive wreath making, team from Creams British Luxury Wimbledon, Luso Brazil's Panettone.
All of these treats look delicious.


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