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Back with a bang: A record attendance on opening day of The Game Fair
Jul 29, 2021 Attendance, bang, Day, Fair, Game, Opening, record
The Game Fair experienced the busiest ever opening day in its 62-year history, bringing a total of 119,378 people across all three days back together safely to enjoy the festival of the Great British countryside once again.
Following 'Freedom Day', The Game Fair was the first large-scale event in Britain. Despite forecasts of thunderstorms and torrential rain for Saturday and Sunday, but the weather was perfect, encouraging many visitors to stay until closing time on Sunday evening.
Among them were passionate countryside enthusiasts who return year after year to enjoy top-level shooting; the best gundog competitions in the country; the world of falconry, game cooking demonstrations and everything else that the much-loved event is renowned for – fishing, land management, gardens, equestrianism and traditional crafts … to name a few.
Suffolk-based Anna and Steve Greenside attended for a second time this year. They said: "We decided to camp for the whole weekend and make a holiday of it. We've been so lucky with the weather and the whole atmosphere has been incredible. We saw everything we wanted to – falconry displays; a demonstration on cooking partridge; the Shetland Pony Grand National – as well as putting a serious dent in our bank accounts thanks to a healthy dose of shopping!"
The show gave thousands of both city dwellers and rural regulars a unique chance to experience everything that the countryside has to offer and they lapped it up. Farmers and landowners also took a respite from their harvest to share the joy and community spirit, and gardeners spent hours happily browsing the event's enormous show garden, built by students and staff from Pershore and Moreton Morrell Colleges.
The big spenders were out in force, with many exhibitors reporting record sales, particularly across art, sporting guns, clothing and accessories. More than £60 million is thought to have been spent. Many of the exhibitors are already booking their slot for the 2022 event, which returns to Ragley Hall for 2022, after a successful weekend showcasing their products in front of so many people.
Rob Fenwick, managing director of award-winning shooting ground E.J. Churchill, who organised the Shooting Line, commented: "Throughout the planning process leading up to The Game Fair, we've stayed in close contact with James Gower and the positive attitude from him and everyone else in The Game Fair team has made the experience as an exhibitor as smooth and pleasant as possible considering the uncertainty the events industry has been facing. We've launched a new gun: the E.J Churchill O/U Hercules which has actually been out for a year but we've been able to relaunch it at The Game Fair and engage with visitors once again. It's been a great weekend. It's so important for the shooting industry to have this event and we're very glad to be back."
Charles Ludlow, Dubarry of Ireland's European event marketing manager, said: "It's absolutely super to be back, we're delighted to be here. I've almost lost my voice and feel like I've spoken to every single person who's walked through the gate this weekend! It's our first show in 18 months so we were able to show off some new boots and clothing at this year's event which was our 21st Game Fair."
Seafarer Kayley Hughes is crowned Welligogs' Best Dressed Lady
Mark Osbourne, joint owner of gunmaker and sporting agency William Powell, which has been coming to The Game Fair for the past 31 years commented: "We launched two new models of side-by-side shotguns so the event was the ideal place to introduce them to visitors. I think everyone is pleased and excited to be back. I was worried it would only be the team at the party on Friday night but we had lots of people come along and I was really pleased to see so many people here across the weekend."
BASC's chief executive Ian Bell commented: "As an organisation, BASC has been coming to The Game Fair since the very beginning and after missing last year, I was so excited to come back. It's been a fantastic Game Fair and the number of people who have visited has been really impressive. We've had a lot of engagement with our members who have come along to see us and we were able to launch Aim to Sustain: a formal partnership focused on the benefits of game shooting specifically to promote and protect the countryside. Planning for this year's Game Fair required an added level of resilience in understanding things could change and we'd have to be ready for that but it's been wonderful and we're already looking ahead to 2022."
Co-director of Callaghan Fine Paintings, Stella Callaghan said: "It's amazing to be back here and to be able to see customers in person again. We've felt really encouraged by the response we've had and made some great sales across the board on sculptures as well as high-end and contemporary paintings. We decided to just go for it this year by adding a bar, having a party with a DJ and delicious canapés on Friday night. We offered hospitality across the weekend providing brunch, lunch and afternoon teas and that's all gone down really well."
London Gunmakers John Rigby & Co. made a big impact with their new stand for 2021. Managing director Marc Newton said: "I think The Game Fair is so quintessentially British and it's important brands like Rigby and others like it are here to support this event. After everything that's happened in the past 18 months, it's so important to remember what we're living for and it's for wonderful traditions such as The Game Fair where people can get together; exhibitors, staff and visitors alike to celebrate the things they are passionate about and share that whole experience. We were excited to showcase our new safari tent along with the Rigby Land Rover and the response has been amazing. We actually sold one on the last day, so that was a great way to finish a fantastic Game Fair."
Former cricketer Alan Lamb at the show. Credit: Tristan Jones
Open air cinema in the Clarence Court Main Arena
This year's Game Fair welcomed premium egg producer Clarence Court as this year's Main Arena Sponsor. CEO Adrian Gott said: "We've been able to engage with a huge number of avid Clarence Court fans and it's been great to introduce so many more people to the brand. We've also been able to showcase our boutique for the first time which has been really exciting. Even though it's our first year we wanted to have as much impact as possible and to support The Game Fair as much as we could. It's why we decided to not only sponsor the Main Arena but to also, have our own 'Chook Chook' visit the camp sites each morning offering Clarence Court eggs for breakfast, supply the Kitchen Theatre with eggs and serve delicious food on our stand throughout the weekend which continuously sold out!"
The Game Fair's managing director James Gower said: "It's been a huge amount of effort to actually get here with all the changing rules and regulations. However, we remained confident and we have an amazing industry supporting us. This year I've particularly enjoyed the new outdoor cinema, it was brilliant and we'd like to do more of those sorts of things. I've loved the party atmosphere this year, I think everyone wanted a release after the past 18 months and The Game Fair has provided that. It's been wonderful to support The Country Food Trust as our official charity for this year, their on-site restaurant, Nice & Wild has been amazing. I believe they served around 500 breakfasts and even more lunches. The Enclosure restaurtant with James Martin was also incredibly popular and over the course of the weekend James cooked roughly 6,000 meals. We're incredibly grateful for the support from all our sponsors this year who have helped to make The Game Fair 2021 such a success: Carter Jonas, Clarence Court, Cockburns, Grenadier, Isuzu, John Deere, Joules, Pulsar, Lincolnshire Game, Orion Markets, Raytrade UK, Skinner's, Sporting Saint, TAG, Talasey, Tarmac, Viking, Weber and Welligogs."
The Field Kitchen Theatre
Chef James Martin at the garden party
Joules' have a go dog agility
James added: "The local authority has also been very supportive and were in constant communication with us to provide guidance. I must also thank Lord and Lady Hertford for allowing us to hold The Game Fair in the stunning grounds of Ragley Hall, it's the perfect venue for this event. I am excited and proud to be part of the wonderful collection of industries, business and communities that we serve, and I look forward to welcoming them all to Ragley Hall again next year."
The Game Fair organisers are now looking forward to welcoming visitors to Scone Palace in Perthshire for this year's GWCT Scottish Game Fair sponsored by NFU Mutual, held 24-26 September. Then on to Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition (ADIHEX), Under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Ruler's Representative of Al Dhafra Region and Chairman of Emirates Falconers' Club (EFC), ADIHEX 18th edition will take place from 27 September to 3 October 2021.
The 2022 Game Fair will be held once again at Ragley Hall, 29-31 July.
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Siegmund Soicke competed for West Germany in the men's standing volleyball event at the 1988 Summer Paralympics, where he won a gold medal.

He also competed for Germany in men's sitting volleyball events at the 1992 Summer Paralympics (winning a bronze medal), the 1996 Summer Paralympics, the 2000 Summer Paralympics, and the 2004 Summer Paralympics.

See also
 West Germany at the 1988 Summer Paralympics
 Germany at the 1992 Summer Paralympics
 Germany at the 1996 Summer Paralympics
 Germany at the 2000 Summer Paralympics
 Germany at the 2004 Summer Paralympics

References

Living people
Year of birth missing (living people)
Place of birth missing (living people)
German men's volleyball players
Paralympic gold medalists for West Germany
Paralympic bronze medalists for Germany
Paralympic medalists in volleyball
Volleyball players at the 1988 Summer Paralympics
Volleyball players at the 1992 Summer Paralympics
Volleyball players at the 1996 Summer Paralympics
Volleyball players at the 2000 Summer Paralympics
Volleyball players at the 2004 Summer Paralympics
Medalists at the 1988 Summer Paralympics
Medalists at the 1992 Summer Paralympics
Paralympic volleyball players of Germany
20th-century German people
21st-century German people

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GUNS brings the entire Rook and Ronin series full circle. Every con, every lie, and every skeleton in the closet is back for one final shot at vengeance and the only thing standing in the way is… Spencer Shrike.


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Programs compile without errors.
However, when I run them I get  error: eig_sym(): use of LAPACK needs to be enabled
The only solution I managed to find suggest to uncomment that flag in config.hpp file, but it happens to be already on.
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Norwegian energy study program attracts international students
BI Norwegian School of Management's Executive Master in Energy Management is fully booked with 35 students coming from 16 different countries. Europe is represented with most students, but there is a growing interest from African and American countries.
Nigerian petroleum consultant to graduate from BI this autumn – with his wife now enrolled for the same course.
Ijeoma Nnenna Odizuru-Abangwu comes from Nigeria. She is starting on the 2009/2010 program here in Oslo on 14 September. Her husband, Charles Odizuru-Abangwu Jr., has completed the study program for 2008/2009 and is due to graduate on 25 September. The couple are residents of Port Harcourt in Nigeria, where they both work, Charles as a petroleum consultant for Reach Engineering & Diving Services and Ijeoma for Shell Nigeria.
"Last year I watched my husband going through the same study program. I could see that it was demanding, but since my husband could do it – so can I," Ijeoma says with a smile. She has been thinking about an international master degree for some time, and since giving birth to a baby boy in December she needed a master course she could combine with having a full-time job and running a family.
"This Master course at BI Norwegian School of Management is a great three-in-one solution for me," she says with delight.
The international aspect of the degree was highly important for her choice of location. "I was never looking to do my Master's in Nigeria. I am aiming for a position in senior management, and view the whole world as my market. Besides, I was looking for a good name, and the fact that top schools such as the IFP School in Paris were involved was very important to me."
The Executive Master in Energy Management is tailor-made for people aiming for management positions in the energy sector.
"I already have the technical know-how. It is the business part of things I am really looking forward to learning more about right now. Why do we in Shell in Nigeria have the strategies that we do? What is our road forward? And what makes the oil prices go up or down? This is the type of thing I will need to know to be a senior manager in the future," says a goal-oriented Ijeoma.
More interaction
The links between the petroleum industry in African countries and Norway are increasing. This is the continent with the perhaps most exciting development going on these days. For example, both the government initiative Oil for Development and StatoilHydro are active in countries such as Nigeria, Angola and Mozambique.
"The fact that BI Norwegian School of Management has grown into a prominent institution in the field of energy management, attracting Norwegian as well as African students, may in itself be strengthening and improving this interaction," says Glenn Ruud, Director of Studies at BI Norwegian School of Management's leadership education.
"We are delighted with the great international interest. Energy management is one of three scientific fields which we market internationally," he continues.
Graduation ceremony – in style
The Class of 2009 - MBA, EMBA and Energy at BI Norwegian School of Management graduated on Friday, 25 September. The ceremony was given an international flair with a "gown and mortarboard" ceremony.
"We tend to be rather down-to-earth here in Norway, and lack the tradition of a formal graduation ceremony like they have in other international institutions. We intend to do something about this," says Ola Øivind Ommedal, who is in charge of the arrangements for the ceremony.

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The Elm Street Fire Station is a historic fire station in Gardner, Massachusetts.  Built in 1897, it is a little-altered example of a Late Victorian fire station, with a number of distinctive period features.  The station was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980, at which time it was still in active service. It was included in the Gardner Uptown Historic District in 1999.  The building is presently vacant.

Description and history
The Elm Street Fire Station stands in a residential area east of downtown Gardner, at the northeast corner of Elm and Cherry Streets.  It is a 2-1/2 story brick building, with hip roof.  At its left front corner, a square tower rises four stories, with an open belfry at the top and a pyramidal roof with flared eaves.  The front facade houses three equipment bays on the ground floor, each with original double-leaf glazed wooden doors set in segmented-arch openings.  The second floor has bands of three windows set above each bay, with stone sills and segmented-arch headers.  The main roof eave is lined with modillion blocks.

When it was built in 1897, the building had a number of innovative features. It used a distinctive suspension system to support the building's second story without the need for columns, using steel rods attached to the load bearing outside walls.  Other interior facilities include systems for automatically dropping harnesses onto waiting horses, which were at the time the means by which fire equipment was moved.

See also
National Register of Historic Places listings in Worcester County, Massachusetts

References

External links

Fire stations completed in 1897
Towers completed in 1897
Fire stations on the National Register of Historic Places in Massachusetts
Buildings and structures in Gardner, Massachusetts
National Register of Historic Places in Worcester County, Massachusetts
Individually listed contributing properties to historic districts on the National Register in Massachusetts


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of their feeds to the habits or intent of their friends and family.
due to political disagreements or their unappealing behavior."
after becoming aware of the algorithm's presence, however, algorithmic awareness led to more active engagement with Facebook and bolstered overall feelings of control on the site."
@xuv @zyx Yeah, I was surprised by that too. I'm glad their awareness led them to understand things and give them (a sense?) of control. I'm not sure what to think about "more active engagement".
@cstanhope @zyx It's troubling to say the least. But thanks for pointing out the good bits of that article.
In conclusion, we must Facebook harder!
@cstanhope @zyx stop talking about and using that stupid useless service.
@zyx I jusst reaaally hate fb. forgive.
Also FWIW I deleted my Facebook account in 2012. Deleted Twitter with over 3,000 followers a year ago. Deleted LinkedIn this year.
@zyx i think i did mine in 2013, still have twitter and never had a linked in.
@cstanhope @zyx This is why algorithmic timelines which are not controllable by the user are a bad idea, but without that ability to manipulate what users see Facebook's business model collapses.


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package org.xdi.oxauth.interop;

import org.testng.annotations.Parameters;
import org.testng.annotations.Test;
import org.xdi.oxauth.BaseTest;
import org.xdi.oxauth.client.*;
import org.xdi.oxauth.client.model.authorize.Claim;
import org.xdi.oxauth.client.model.authorize.ClaimValue;
import org.xdi.oxauth.client.model.authorize.JwtAuthorizationRequest;
import org.xdi.oxauth.model.common.ResponseType;
import org.xdi.oxauth.model.crypto.signature.SignatureAlgorithm;
import org.xdi.oxauth.model.jwt.JwtClaimName;
import org.xdi.oxauth.model.register.ApplicationType;
import org.xdi.oxauth.model.util.JwtUtil;
import org.xdi.oxauth.model.util.StringUtils;

import java.io.BufferedWriter;
import java.io.File;
import java.io.FileWriter;
import java.io.IOException;
import java.security.NoSuchAlgorithmException;
import java.security.NoSuchProviderException;
import java.util.Arrays;
import java.util.List;
import java.util.UUID;

import static org.testng.Assert.*;

/**
 * OC5:FeatureTest-Support Request File
 *
 * @author Javier Rojas Blum
 * @version June 19, 2015
 */
public class SupportRequestFile extends BaseTest {

    @Parameters({"userId", "userSecret", "redirectUri", "redirectUris", "sectorIdentifierUri", "requestFileBasePath", "requestFileBaseUrl"})
    @Test // This tests requires a place to publish a request object via HTTPS
    public void requestFileMethod(final String userId, final String userSecret, final String redirectUri,
                                  final String redirectUris, final String sectorIdentifierUri,
                                  final String requestFileBasePath, final String requestFileBaseUrl) throws Exception {
        showTitle("OC5:FeatureTest-Support Request File");

        List<ResponseType> responseTypes = Arrays.asList(ResponseType.TOKEN, ResponseType.ID_TOKEN);

        // 1. Register client
        RegisterRequest registerRequest = new RegisterRequest(ApplicationType.WEB, "oxAuth test app",
                StringUtils.spaceSeparatedToList(redirectUris));
        registerRequest.setResponseTypes(responseTypes);
        registerRequest.setSectorIdentifierUri(sectorIdentifierUri);

        RegisterClient registerClient = new RegisterClient(registrationEndpoint);
        registerClient.setRequest(registerRequest);
        RegisterResponse registerResponse = registerClient.exec();

        showClient(registerClient);
        assertEquals(registerResponse.getStatus(), 200, "Unexpected response code: " + registerResponse.getEntity());
        assertNotNull(registerResponse.getClientId());
        assertNotNull(registerResponse.getClientSecret());
        assertNotNull(registerResponse.getRegistrationAccessToken());
        assertNotNull(registerResponse.getClientIdIssuedAt());
        assertNotNull(registerResponse.getClientSecretExpiresAt());

        String clientId = registerResponse.getClientId();
        String clientSecret = registerResponse.getClientSecret();

        // 2. Writing a request object in a file
        List<String> scopes = Arrays.asList("openid", "profile", "address", "email");
        String nonce = UUID.randomUUID().toString();
        String state = UUID.randomUUID().toString();

        AuthorizationRequest authorizationRequest = new AuthorizationRequest(responseTypes, clientId, scopes, redirectUri, nonce);
        authorizationRequest.setState(state);

        try {
            JwtAuthorizationRequest jwtAuthorizationRequest = new JwtAuthorizationRequest(authorizationRequest, SignatureAlgorithm.HS256, clientSecret);
            jwtAuthorizationRequest.addUserInfoClaim(new Claim(JwtClaimName.NAME, ClaimValue.createNull()));
            jwtAuthorizationRequest.addUserInfoClaim(new Claim(JwtClaimName.NICKNAME, ClaimValue.createEssential(false)));
            jwtAuthorizationRequest.addUserInfoClaim(new Claim(JwtClaimName.EMAIL, ClaimValue.createNull()));
            jwtAuthorizationRequest.addUserInfoClaim(new Claim(JwtClaimName.EMAIL_VERIFIED, ClaimValue.createNull()));
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Perpetual Paranoia is Dale Thompson, best known as the frontman of legendary Christian metal band, Bride and The World Will Burn and the Brazilian, Tiago James de Souza, an extraordinary musician best known as the guitarist of Bay Area, California thrash metal band, Hand Of Fire! With Perpetual Paranoia the band is unleashing pure metal mayhem! The Reaper specializes in blunt force trauma that magically transforms brutality into catchy! This is ultra-creative, aggressive HEAVY METAL performed with both skill and precision. Dale's vocals are more aggressive than anything he's ever done, while never losing his signature sounds. Tiago is a guitarist's guitarist – laying down tasty riffs and solos at an elite level. And, while many aggressive metal bands are simply cookie-cutter copy-cats, Perpetual Paranoia utilizes double-bass to hammer home an album filled with progressive, passionate moments that keep the listener on the edge of the seat with a growing anticipation that is ultimately fulfilled. The Reaper strikes a signature balance between light and dark, beauty and repulsion, as the album progresses forward into the unfamiliar and formidable. Not one dimensional at all, multilayered soundscapes dominate every song. Expect tons of time changes. Every song is a journey of thrashy aggression and darkness. The Reapers will be on many people's best of 2018 list, and yes, it's that good!


Although typically made with Gin, we're making this with Hennessey VS, because Cognac.
Pour the Hennessey VSOP, simple syrup and lemon juice into a shaker. Add ice and shake (after you put the top on it).
Use a Hawthorne strainer to strain into a Champagne flute. Top with Champagne, leaving 1 inch of the flute empty. Add lemon peel (twisted) for a garnish.


Once again, I have filled another composition book with notes for film reviews, articles, moviethons, book reviews, etc. I started this badboy on June 14th, 2008 when I wrote some notes while watching Machine Gun McCain. This was not a great film but it does contain John Cassavettes saying the line: "I'm here, Baby Booby." I never did get around to reviewing this film. The notebooks I keep are shameful reminders of just how many flicks I watch that don't get their day in the sun. The notebook ends on July 5th, 2009 with the terminally bland Ally Sheedy vehicle: Fear.
Of course, I adorn each of my little cinema diaries with photocopies of horror posters or stickers which is why I have such a hard time parting with these things. I also have vital clues of information like the code to turn my DVD player into a region free machine. Forget laptops, this is where it's at, yo. Okay, I must get going so that this dang weekend can start and I can begin a new notebook (college-ruled this time).


A peer-reviewed research report published last week by three highly qualified researchers with the agreement of seven others similarly accomplished charges that the entities reporting historical and current worldwide temperatures have adjusted their data to show global warming which has not actually occurred.
The trio has concluded that this data is "not a valid representation of reality," and that as a result, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's 2009 "Endangerment Finding" — essentially that global warming has been occurring and continues to accelerate due to human activity — is, in the study's words, "invalidated." The establishment media's silence has been deafening.
The media non-coverage of the research report — "On the Validity of NOAA, NASA and Hadley CRU Global Average Surface Temperature Data & The Validity of EPA's CO2 Endangerment Finding" — is consistent with its virtual refusal to acknowledge the existence of many other studies released in 2016 and so far this year which have cast serious doubt on human-caused global warming as supposedly "settled science."
At Breitbart in early June, UK-based writer and longtime climate change skeptic James Delingpole referred readers to a collection of "80 Graphs From 58 Papers Invalidate Claims Of Unprecedented Global-Scale Modern Warming" published this year alone. The person who accumulated that collection, Kenneth Richards, is a "professor of environmental economics and policy and an affiliated professor of law at the IU Maurer School of Law."
Richards' recent post arrived just five months after a December post documenting "60 (2016) Scientific Papers Affirm Today's Warming Isn't Global, Unprecedented, Or Remarkable." The pace of climate change-skeptical studies is increasing.
"Thus, it is impossible to conclude from the three published GAST (Global Average Surface Temperature) data sets that recent years have been the warmest ever – despite current claims of record setting warming," according to a study published June 27 by two scientists and a veteran statistician.
Scientific consensus shows that as a result of human activities, GHG concentrations in the atmosphere are at record high levels and data shows that the Earth has been warming over the past 100 years, with the steepest increase in warming in recent decades.
The research paper discussed above claims that reported "warming" is only occurring in adjustments to underlying data and is not actually occurring on Planet Earth. If so, its contention that the EPA's "Endangerment Finding" belongs in the trash is correct.
Press reports have routinely and eagerly reported as undisputed facts that very recent years have been the "warmest ever." As might be expected, Seth Borenstein at the Associated Press eagerly promoted such claims earlier this year, insisting that "For third-straight time, Earth sets hottest year record."
Well, if that's so obvious, one would think that Penn State professor Michael E. Mann, the creator of the infamous global warming "hockey stick," would be willing to show the world the data he used in creating the scary chart which supposedly predicted all of this.
Nope. In yet another climate-related development the press is almost certain to ignore as long as possible, it has become clear that Mann would rather face serious potential legal consequences than open up his work to scrutiny.
... Mann's now proven contempt of court means Ball is entitled to have the court serve upon Mann the fullest punishment. ... (Under Canadian law) Mann is now proven to have wilfully hidden his data, so the court may rule he hid it because it is fake. As such, the court must then dismiss Mann's entire libel suit with costs awarded to Ball and his team.
... The perpetrator of the biggest criminal "assault on science" has now become clear: Dr Mann, utterly damned by his contempt of the court order to show his dodgy data.
If Mann really does suffer legal consequences in this and other cases (the linked article also notes that this development helps columnist and talk show host Mark Steyn in his legal defense against a separate Mann lawsuit), the press will have a tough time explaining away its decades-long complicity in this assault on science. Watching them try should be entertaining.


Composer, teacher, and performer of music, poet, inventor. Married Cynthia Richards. Moved 1807-1810 from Dedham, Massachusetts, to Ashford, Windham County, Connecticut. Led the music at laying of the cornerstone of the Bunker Hill Monument. A prominent Mason. Between 1810 and 1826 he received patents for improved looms, improved wagon springs, machine for weaving, machine for shelling corn, and machine for bending wheel tires. The patent for improved looms was apparently of some interest to President Thomas Jefferson, but Janes received little profit from his inventions.
There is no Wikipedia page as yet.
Janes, Walter. 1803. The Massachusetts Harmony, Consecrated to Devotion. Boston: Manning and Loring. 128 pp.
Janes, Walter. 1807. The Harmonic Minstrelsey, Containing a New Collection of Sacred Music. Dedham, Massachusetts: H. Mann. 104 pp.
Janes, Frederick. 1868. The Janes Family, Genealogy and Brief History of the Descendants of William Janes. New York: John H. Dingman. 419 pp.
Jefferson, Thomas. 2010. The Papers of Thomas Jefferson, Retirement Series, Volume 7. J. Jefferson Looney, Editor. Pp. 506-508: Letter from William Thornton to Walter Janes.
This page was last edited on 30 September 2017, at 03:28.


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Home All experiences Ocean Finding Freedom
After weeks of school tests, drama rehearsals and play performances for one daughter, dance recitals for the other, flu circling like a cloud over the house, and some musical beds with the toddler, my wife and I wholly accepted the fact that we were battle weary. In the privileged position to seek out a family holiday to get some much-needed rest we spun the globe for options.Europe (too late into summer), Mozambique (malaria paranoia for the youngest), Kruger (our go-to standard for most holidays), and Namibia (three kids, one car, 3000 km) was hardly a good fit with battle fatigue. There was only one choice left for us. Mauritius.
A place where it's just about close enough to seem attainable, and you are expected to relax. No early game drives, no giddy bi-planes, no potholes. More the scent of aromatherapy oils and sound of swishing palms.
My three daughters (aged 3, 8 and 12) each packed their different personalities of which the youngest had by far the largest suitcase. Our last flight from Hoedspruit to Cape Town had filled us with dread after an MSG spike from a packet of barbeque Fritos. Fortunately, breaking the trip via Johannesburg and arriving at 4 pm helped with any potential toddler burn out. Alternatively, the Cape Town flight arriving at 9 pm with a 90-minute transfer would have the same effect as the Fritos.
In seeking a little luxury to rest two worn-out parents we were looking for something updated and all-encompassing for five different needs, and had heard about Trou aux Biches through friends. Completely rebuilt several years ago, the Beachcomber Group had spent more than R1Bn in updating the property. The hotel was all but knocked down in 2008 and rebuilt until its opening in November 2010. With 306 suites, 27 villas, and 100 pools, it's the biggest in the Beachcomber stable able to handle as many as 900 guests supported by 750 staff.
The 800m stretch of white sand beach is a good one and, the truth is, they can vary in Mauritius. Hotels may all tout postcard-perfect beaches but how many coral cuts you can receive is naturally not in the brochure. And while the colour of the sand and temperature of the water was perfect, one of the things that struck me most about Trou aux Biches were its gardens which were immaculate, hosting six garden pools set away from the beach, and therefore very quiet, creating our own private sanctuary.
Mauritius Trou Aux Biches Poolside
The main swimming pool has a wide shallow border, less than a foot deep, which allows for toddlers to paddle, fall and play freely, and then a warmer inner pool. This genius stroke buys lots of time. The boathouse sits beach-side in the middle of the resort next to the pool and the staff there were warm, witty and on their service game. Endless water-skiing, stand-up paddle boards, catamaran this should be hobie cat, not catamaran sailing, canoes and paid-for parasailing and banana boat rides. We explored them all.
We split our stay to try two different aspects to the resort. For the first half, we stayed in a two-bedroom villa, luckily serviced by our own butler, Rajeev, who managed the villa and any drinks, meals, special requests and housekeeping. A humble Mauritian soul that my kids warmed to immediately. My middle daughter went so far as to say she wished he was her uncle. The villa has its own pool and a braai, and Rajeev and a chef will cook a traditional Mauritian supper with the half board package. Great if you need a break from the buffets later in the week.
For the second half of the stay we moved to a beachfront suite with pool – as a writer, one perspective is never enough. This was a real treat and, in some respects, an altogether different holiday. The villa was about service, luxury, privacy and the gardens, but the beachfront was all about the palm trees and the ocean, keeping us outside until sunset, sipping wine and watching the kids play on the deck, in the pool, on the sand, and in the sea. We hardly even noticed the room to be honest, though the outdoor shower is worth a mention.
When it comes to dining, there are six restaurants, with themed buffets, as well as Thai, Indian and Italian restaurants to accompany two beachside restaurants for lunch or dinner. For families, the buffets at L'Oasis are best and there will always be something for kids, pizza, pasta, chicken, fish, and salads. And for entertainment, there's fire dancing, Bollywood nights, sega dancing and more, which our "trio" insisted on staying up to watch each night.
The Kids Club, for children aged 3 to 12, lays on a great schedule in a very bright environment, with some of the open plan rooms spilling out onto a sandpit, play zone and splash pool. Children are taken to all the amenities in bursts throughout the day and can have pancakes at 4pm, lunch at the restaurant and their own buffet in the evening. Perhaps most interestingly, parents with babies of 1-3 years old are offered three hours of free babysitting between 1pm and 4pm from Monday to Friday, so couples have a moment to breathe and connect. Open exclusively for teenagers; there is also a Teens Club which provides the perfect setting for them to socialize under the staff's discreet supervision.
Mauritius Trou Aux Biches Miniclub
The rand has a mind of its own right now, and Mauritius will always cost a bob or two. I'm the biggest advocate of local is lekker, and there is no shortage of truly amazing boltholes and hideaways in our spectacular and diverse country. However, sometimes it's good to get away, to experience new cultures, to be on a tropical island, and, well, to be spoilt rotten. Especially when you're a parent.
One thing I can say about a local holiday is that you're always connected to what you know all too well; The news, the locals, the culture, or the geography. And all of those are worth celebrating and as South Africans that "stay", most of us certainly do. Although travel writing has a fancy label, I have to explain to my friends that I'm still a working family man, and everyday life, love, (security) and parenting gets on top of you. Fortunately, there's a place where you can shake off the layers of responsibility, find some stillness and clarity again, and not find maths homework and tap dancing rehearsal so surprisingly irksome. I will hold that thought, and the sound of swishing palms, throughout the final term.
Fact Tracker:
Flight time: 4 hours flight from Johannesburg, approximately 6-hour flight from Cape Town – SAA or Air Mauritius
The time difference is JHB +2 hours
Language: English, French, Creole
Mauritius is a tropical island with average temperatures rarely dropping below 24 degrees Celsius, and while there is rainfall year-round, it tends to fall in short, sharp showers. The sea temperature remains warm enough to swim in throughout the year. January to April is the hottest and most humid time getting into the low 30's. May to August are the 'cooler' months in Mauritius, although the day time temperatures remain warm at around 25 degrees Celsius on average. The weather is ideal for children and those who don't like it too hot. At this time of the year, the west coast of Mauritius is a couple of degrees warmer than the East, due to the east coast trade winds. September to December, traditionally a great time to visit Mauritius, the temperatures are warmer, between 27 and 30 degrees Celsius, and humidity is not at its peak.
Currency is the Mauritian Rupee (MUR) 1 ZAR = 2.55 MUR (as of October 2016)
Mauritius is the most densely populated country in Africa and its capital Port Louis holds more than 40% of the island's population
The island was created by volcanic activity millions of years ago
There are no wild animals on the island; even the snakes are not poisonous
Sights to visit include:
'Seven Coloured Earths' in the Chamarel plains where the sand is several different colours in a small area
Pamplemousses Botanical Gardens where you can stroke the giant tortoises
Tamarin Bay to swim with dolphins, via the many speedboat operators on beaches
The Hindu temples – nearly 50% of Mauritians are Hindu
Vibrant and colourful food markets in Port Louis or Flaqc.
Other shopping areas are Grand Baie and Caudan Waterfront
Sugarcane is grown on 90 percent of the cultivated land area in Mauritius and accounts for 15% of the country's export earnings
Website: http://www.beachcomber.co.za/
Mauritius Trou Aux Biches Evening
Mauritius Trou Aux Biches Villa
Mauritius Trou Aux Biches Lounge
Mauritius Trou Aux Biches Kids
Mauritius Trou Aux Biches Soccer
Mauritius Trou Aux Biches Garden Pool
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Did you know that Softsheen and Redken developed the original Mizani brand? And in 2001, after existing as part of the Soft-Sheen Carson group in Chicago for over a decade, Mizani evolved into the L'Óreal Professional Products Division.
I've known about Mizani for years but up until recently, I didn't know it was made specifically for textured hair or that it is under the L'Óreal brand.
My first time using Mizani was the middle of last year while I was in Nigeria. The stylist at the salon I frequented recommended the product to help soften my hair.
My hair which is currently a year and four months natural had just reached its full natural state from transitioning. My challenge at the time was the coarse texture which was difficult to manage. I would always yell expletives and leave the salon with a headache after the stylist manipulated my hair into cornrows.
But once she started using Mizani products on my hair, particularly the deep conditioning treatment, my hair felt much softer, looked healthy and grew quite rapidly.
Fast forward to present day, I've gone months without using Mizani products and my hair does not look as good as it used to. I'm not sure if my hair is going through something, if it is because I am no longer using the same stylist or if the Mizani products are what's needed to restore my hair back to health.
I have 4c hair and suffer from dry scalp so I need all the moisture I can get. This shampoo is infused with coconut, olive and marula oils. It is also paraben, silicone and sulfate free. It's got a lightweight consistency and doesn't feel too thick when massaged into the scalp.
It lathers perfectly – not too much and not too little. It smells DIVINE and feels cleansing on the scalp without that squeaky clean and drying feeling you get from some shampoos.
My hair felt soft, clean and moisturised afterwards but is it a miracle shampoo? Still too early to tell but I do still have dry scalp so maybe not.
This oil mask has a souffle-like consistency. It too smells divine. It is silicone free, formulated with argan oil, avocado oil and shea butter. These oils are known to weigh your hair down if used in its natural form but in the Mizani Supreme Oil Mask, it's so light, you can use the whole jar without knowing. I applied this mask after using the True Textures shampoo. I sectioned my hair into four parts and used it like I would a relaxer – from roots to the ends.
I didn't even need to use a comb, I just used my fingers to comb through and my hair felt soft, moist and replenished. I wore a shower cap, tied a scarf and let it work for an hour before rinsing.
My hair did feel soft and moisturised without being oily or greasy but as it air dried, it naturally wasn't as soft as it was damp.
I'll give the Mizani True Textures Moisture Replenish Shampoo and Mizani Supreme Oil Mask 7.5/10. It impressed me and I can't say anything bad about it but I'll need to use it a few more times and compare it with something else to score it any higher.
Based on my past experience using Mizani products and my first impressions of these products, I would definitely recommend them to anyone with textured hair looking to retain some moisture. These two products alone aren't enough to help those with brittle, dry hair or scalp. Hair moisturiser and or oils goes a long way in helping to combat dry, brittle hair.


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Regular, moderate-to-vigorous aerobic exercise significantly reduces markers of increased colon-cancer risk in men
WEBWIRE – Tuesday, September 12, 2006
SEATTLE — Sept. 12th, 2006 — Regular, moderate-to-vigorous aerobic exercise significantly reduces a risk factor associated with the formation of colon polyps and colon cancer in men, according to a study led by researchers at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center. The findings, from the first randomized clinical trial to test the effect of exercise on colon-cancer biomarkers in colon tissue, appear in the September issue of Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers and Prevention.
"In men who met the study's exercise prescription of an hour of aerobic activity per day, six days a week for a year, we saw a substantial decrease in the amount of cellular proliferation in the areas of the colon that are most vulnerable to colon cancer," said lead author Anne McTiernan, M.D., Ph.D., an internist and epidemiologist who directs the Hutchinson Center's Prevention Center. "However, we found that even four hours or more of exercise weekly was enough to produce a significant benefit," she said.
Specifically, the researchers saw a decrease in the number of actively dividing cells, or cellular proliferation, within the colonic crypts — tiny tube-like indentations in the lining of the colon, or epithelium, which help regulate the absorption of water and nutrients. "A certain amount of cellular proliferation at the bottom part of the crypt is normal. But when these cells start dividing too quickly, they can migrate up the sides of the crypt to the surface and eventually form a polyp," she said. While most polyps are benign, over time some types can become malignant.
The researchers found an inverse relationship between the amount and intensity of exercise and the levels of cellular proliferation, as measured by how far the migrating cells traveled from the base of the crypt and up the sides toward the surface of the epithelium.
A significant decline in cellular proliferation was observed among men who worked out an average of four hours a week or more and in those whose cardiopulmonary fitness was most robust. The greatest decrease in cellular proliferation was seen in men who exercised more than five hours a week. No such decrease was seen among sedentary men or those who exercised infrequently.
"Proliferation in the upper section of the colon crypt decreased among those exercising for a mean 250 minutes per week or greater, which is important because this pattern of proliferation is most associated with risk for colon cancer," the researchers reported.
Body weight did not appear to have an impact on the effect of exercise on cellular proliferation. "These effects were independent of weight. Vigorous exercise was helpful for men of any size, as long as they worked out nearly every day," said McTiernan, a member of the Public Health Sciences Division at the Hutchinson Center and a faculty member at the University of Washington.
So while men of all shapes and sizes seemed to benefit from frequent, vigorous workouts of at least four hours a week, the investigators saw no notable changes in markers of cellular proliferation in their female counterparts. "This finding supports previous epidemiological studies that also have suggested that regular exercise reduces the risk of colon cancer in men more than in women," McTiernan said. "It's not a finding that we really wanted to see, but at least our results are consistent with those of previous population-based, epidemiological studies."
The mechanism behind the null effect in female exercisers is unknown. Possible explanations, the researchers hypothesize, include the fact that exercise lowers the level of naturally occurring estrogen, a hormone that protects the colon. Another possible explanation is that the men worked out more vigorously and more often than did the women. "On average, the men in the study met their physical-activity goal of an hour a day, six days a week, whereas the women met about 80 percent of their goal. Also, the men spent more time jogging or running compared to the women," McTiernan said. "The women still did very well in this exercise intervention, but it may not have been enough to protect the colon."
The study, which was funded by the National Cancer Institute and the National Institutes of Health, involved 202 healthy, sedentary Seattle-area men and women between the ages of 40 and 75. All had undergone a colonoscopy within three years of participating in the year-long intervention to confirm the absence of colon cancer. Before and after completion of the study, the participants also underwent a flexible sigmoidoscopy, a procedure that allows for visual inspection of the rectum and lower colon, and the collection of tissue samples from the mucosal lining of the colon.
Half of the participants were randomly assigned to an exercise group and half were randomly assigned to a comparison, or control group. The exercisers were asked to engage in moderate to vigorous activity six days a week for a year, both on their own and at a one of several exercise facilities (including one located at the Hutchinson Center). They were also asked to maintain their regular eating habits for the duration of the study. Those in the control group were asked to maintain their current activity level and diet for a year, after which they had an opportunity to exercise for two months at no cost with a personal trainer at one of several study facilities. The Seattle Foundation and Precor Inc. of Bothell donated exercise equipment for the state-of-the-art Hutchinson Center exercise facility.
Adherence to the program was excellent, as indicated by daily exercise logs; 80 percent of the exercisers met more than 80 percent of their six-hour-a-week goal.
A major strength of the study was its randomized, controlled, clinical-trial design, which enabled the researchers to minimize the impact of confounding factors, document exercise activity and examine the direct effects of exercise on colon tissue.
"I think that this study really underscores the new activity recommendations from the USDA and the Institute of Medicine, both of which advise people to exercise an hour a day, six days a week for weight control and general health," McTiernan said.
Researchers from the University of Washington School of Medicine, Veterans Affairs Puget Sound Health Care System and Virginia Mason Medical Center in Seattle collaborated on the study.
Note for media only:
To obtain an embargoed copy of the paper, "Effect of a 12-month exercise intervention on patterns of cellular proliferation in colonic crypts: A randomized controlled trial," or to arrange an interview with McTiernan or a study participant, please contact Kristen Woodward, (206) 667-5095 or kwoodwar@fhcrc.org.
colon crypt
The Hutchinson Center's interdisciplinary teams of world-renowned scientists and humanitarians work together to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer, HIV/AIDS and other diseases. Center researchers, including three Nobel laureates, bring a relentless pursuit and passion for health, knowledge and hope to their work and to the world. For more information, please visit www.fhcrc.org.
Kristen Woodward
Lifestyle / Society


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Grammy for Best Female Country Vocal Performance er en amerikansk pris der uddeles af Recording Academy for årets bedste udgivelse af en kvnindelig country-sanger. Prisen går til sangeren. Prisen har været uddelt siden 1965.

Prisens navn har været ændret et par gange:
 Fra 1965 til 1967 hed prisen Best Country & Western Vocal Performance – Female
 I 1968 hed prisen Best Country & Western Solo Vocal Performance, Female
 Fra 1969 til 1994 hed prisen Best Country Vocal Performance, Female
 Siden 1995 har prisen været Best Female Country Vocal Performance

Modtagere af Grammy for Best Female Country Vocal Performance
 2010: Taylor Swift for "White Horse"
 2009: Carrie Underwood for "Last Name"
 2008: Carrie Underwood for "Before He Cheats"
 2007: Carrie Underwood for "Jesus, Take the Wheel"
 2006: Emmylou Harris for "The Connection"
 2005: Gretchen Wilson for "Redneck Woman"
 2004: June Carter Cash for "Keep On The Sunny Side"
 2003: Faith Hill for "Cry"
 2002: Dolly Parton for "Shine"
 2001: Faith Hill for "Breathe"
 2000: Shania Twain for "Man! I Feel Like a Woman!"
 1999: Shania Twain for "You're Still the One"
 1998: Trisha Yearwood for "How Do I Live"
 1997: LeAnn Rimes for "Blue"
 1996: Alison Krauss for "Baby, Now That I've Found You"
 1995: Mary Chapin Carpenter for "Shut Up and Kiss Me"
 1994: Mary Chapin Carpenter for "Passionate Kisses"
 1993: Mary Chapin Carpenter for "I Feel Lucky"
 1992: Mary Chapin Carpenter for "Down at the Twist and Shout"
 1991: Kathy Mattea for "Where've You Been"
 1990: k.d. lang for "Absolute Torch and Twang"
 1989: K.T. Oslin for "Hold Me"
 1988: K.T. Oslin for "80's Ladies"
 1987: Reba McEntire for "Whoever's in New England"
 1986: Rosanne Cash for "I Don't Know Why You Don't Want Me"
 1985: Emmylou Harris for "In My Dreams"
 1984: Anne Murray for "A Little Good News"
 1983: Juice Newton for "Break It to Me Gently"
 1982: Dolly Parton for "9 to 5"
 1981: Anne Murray for "Could I Have This Dance?"
 1980: Emmylou Harris for "Blue Kentucky Girl"
 1979: Dolly Parton for "Here You Come Again"
 1978: Crystal Gayle for "Don't It Make My Brown Eyes Blue"
 1977: Emmylou Harris for "Elite Hotel"
 1976: Linda Ronstadt for "I Can't Help It (If I'm Still in Love With You)"
 1975: Anne Murray for "Love Song"
 1974: Olivia Newton-John for "Let Me Be There"
 1973: Donna Fargo for "Happiest Girl in the Whole USA"
 1972: Sammi Smith for "Help Me Make It Through the Night"
 1971: Lynn Anderson for "Rose Garden"
 1970: Tammy Wynette for "Stand By Your Man"
 1969: Jeannie C. Riley for "Harper Valley PTA"
 1968: Tammy Wynette for "I Don't Wanna Play House"
 1967: Jeannie Seely for "Don't Touch Me"
 1966: Jody Miller for "Queen of the House"
 1965: Dottie West for "Here Comes My Baby"

Se også

 Grammy-priserne.

Eksterne henvisninger
 Grammy-prisernes website

Vokale Country-præstation af en kvinde
Country


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Oct 27, 2010 (LBO) – Sri Lanka's Sampath Bank was given an 'AA' long term rating with a 'stable' outlook and 'P1' short term rating, on better risk management which improved asset quality and capital adequacy, RAM Ratings Lanka said.
"In 2008, Sampath recruited several experienced personnel to fortify its internal systems and market position," RAM said.
The bank had slowed the increase of its non-performing loans (NPLs) to 5.91 percent to 7.47 billion rupees in the year ending December 2009 from 13.78 percent growth in 2008.
It's gross NPLs had contracted to 6.8 percent of loans by end June 2010 from 7.63 percent in end December 2009.
"The Bank's healthier loan portfolio also reflects its expanded pawning portfolio, which entails lower default risk and is well collateralised," RAM said.
"Moreover, the management's conservative approach is reflected in the Bank's prudent provisioning, i.e. by providing fully for NPLs and disregarding the value of collateral.
"As a result, the Bank's coverage levels are well above its peers".


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The Escapist Fantasy of NFT Games And Capitalism
Thousands of rich people Axie Infinity players have been lending their Axies to other players to reduce their 30 or 40 percent of their earnings. It is the same with NFT card games Splinterland'digital cards, which, according to cofounder and COO Jesse Reich, contain "nonsense and capitalist acts … These players often live in developing countries such as Ecuador or the Philippines. (More than half Axie Infinity players and Filipino, According to Sky Mavis). Most of them are part of education or "organizations". Players lend their accounts to each other, sharing usernames and passwords, as part of relationships with managers and staff created at Discord. Mu Axie Infinity's Discord, most employees "apply" for positions every 10 minutes, sharing why they should be hired, what they play, and how good their internet connection is.
After realization Axie Infinity The players share their usernames and passwords as follows last year, Gabby Dizon, the Philippine mobile operator, decided to form a partnership with Yield Guild Games, a "money-making sports team" with 15 different roles. Siu was the first Investor. Dizon described the team's business model in an interview with WIRED: "We come, buy and produce a lot of Axies, and then I lend them to players." Players receive 70 percent of their earnings, while "circuit managers" who recruit and direct them on a daily basis instead of YGG earn 20 percent. YGG alone receives 10 percent and can recoup tokens to produce more Axies. Each party receives its benefits only, through a self-contained blockchain program, or a smart partnership, developed by YGG.
"Right now, we have about 5,400 Axies. Next year, this time, we want to be hundreds of thousands," says Dizon. So far, his betting seems to have paid off: YGG received Andreessen Horowitz 's $ 4.6 million in August. In a blog post announcing the agreement, the firm promoted the philosophy of the true meaning of "work" – and how the concept changed as a result of crypto and games. In Dizon's mind, Axie and similar titles are not in the same league as other television games. "This game is really competitive [for players] and other types of gig-services such as Uber, or Grab or Gojek, where you give food to someone and get paid for it, "he says." Why not work from home, play the game, and get paid instead? "
Rise of Axie Infinity it happens when the boundary between money and sports grows porous. Programs like Robinhood have helped to make money fun and lower the barriers to entry by providing jobless business. Digital currency exchanges have also grown exponentially, offering opportunities for investors who expect to make less money at fixed crypto currencies. The idea of investing in everyone, including the poor and financial institutions, could be due to the Covid-19 and the financial crisis that many have experienced over the past two years, says Jill Carlson, founder of financial research. non-profit Open Money Initiative: "This brought people to the system," he says. "You see the turmoil and the questions, 'Why can't I control my financial situation?'" WallStreetBets' GameStop operation to the popularity of meme money like Dogecoin Shiba You. The proliferation of stock trading has made the chairman of the US Securities and Exchange Commission, Gary Gensler, repeatedly. opposition "Gamification of investing."
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HOLIDAYS ON ICE, by David Sedaris: A Door Shakespeare Tradition
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The merrymaking begins as Door Shakespeare's Producing Artistic Director, Michael Stebbins, returns for the fourth year to read select essays from Holidays on Ice, by beloved humorist David Sedaris, on Saturday, December 11, at 7 p.m. and Sunday, December 12, at 2 p.m. in the Björklunden Lodge, Baileys Harbor. The Door Shakespeare Reading Series is free and open to the public, with donations welcomed. Both thoughtful and playful, Sedaris' stories are the perfect antidote to the heightened anxiety that the holidays can bring out in all of us.
Stebbins will share three essays. "The Cow and the Turkey," a tender (no pun intended) story of barnyard animals who decide to share holiday presents by way of "Secret Santa." The tenderness is also doused with Sedaris' brand of holiday hot sauce, adding a special kick as only Sedaris can.
"Front Row Center with Thaddeus Bristol" brings the preeminent theater critic, Thaddeus Bristol, to Door County. Bristol reviews the latest in holiday theater fare playing at local private and public elementary schools. His reviews do take into account that he is reviewing performances by children, but that doesn't hold him back from being candidly honest.
The third essay is a true heart-warmer, and one of Sedaris' most popular. "Dinah, the Christmas Whore" introduces us to angry holiday shoppers, bustling mall cafeterias, the wildly eccentric Sedaris family, Christmas lights, a lit cigarette falling onto a carpeted floor of a moving automobile, thugs and robbers, and Dinah, a prostitute with a story to tell. At once raucous and thrilling, it is also a story that reminds us of the true meaning of Christmas.
"We all need a little David Sedaris during the holidays," shares Michael Stebbins. "The first time I heard him reading 'The Santaland Diaries' on NPR in 1992, I was hooked. As an actor, my job is to stay out of Sedaris' way, and let his wonderful writing cast its spell. His imagery is so vivid, his voice so identifiable, I think of myself as more of a conduit, which is a welcome challenge. There are so many who are familiar with and love his work, whether it is from listening to him on NPR, or reading his essays in 'The New Yorker' or one of his many books. And, if people aren't familiar with his work, they should give it a try! Last year we presented these stories virtually, and we are really glad to be returning to beautiful Björklunden and reuniting with human beings."
While Holidays on Ice is free and open to the public, donations are much appreciated.
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From no time to prepare our own food at home to basically no time to do anything else for that matter. I run a very busy schedule and totally understand that. However, small changes to my day and the way I organise my time have done wonders for me. I am sure you struggle with this too, so I thought why don't I share my experience with you and see if you have any tips to give me!
1. I think and plan ahead.
Dedicate a day for prep and use that day to prepare your farmers market veg, stocks/broths, and all the make ahead parts and store them ready to use.
2. I don't wait until I completely run out.
Keep building on your pantry and freezer stock for ready options whenever needed. These really take out all the stress factors we all complain about!
3. I only stock up from brands I trust when I don't have the time to prepare something myself.
I consider health, quality and the brand's business ethics. This guarantees I get good quality products and ensures that I do not support any resource depletions or unethical practices. This way I take the stress out when I must be somewhere else or away from my kitchen for a while.
4. I have dedicated slots in my day for many things including social networking, answering emails, returning phone calls.
I found that if I do not organise my time, I get overwhelmed and hardly ever find the time to do anything really. I follow this to the dot. It has been life changing to me as this is how I manage to get so much done everyday and still manage to cook a home cooked amazing meal for my family each day.
5. I have created a priority list.
When a heavy workload happens, when any unforeseen circumstances arise and when a break is needed I know exactly what needs to be dropped off the list for that period of time. No guilt, no mindless tug wars! Some things take priority and are not negotiable, other things can go off the list when needed. We can all step back, breathe and proceed … what is the point of living otherwise?


How do I get a tattoo at South Seas?
There are many ways to get started on your tattoo. Walking in, calling or writing are great ways to start the process. Some people bring in exactly what they want, but most of the time we discuss your idea, look at reference images together and then draw up a custom design for your tattoo. This process can take anywhere from a few hours to a few weeks depending on what you want.
Appointments are preferred, but not always necessary. We try to accommodate smaller walk-in appointments, but if you have a larger project or want a certain artist, please call or write the shop in advance. The more advance notice, the better.
Our shop minimum is $60. We charge an hourly rate of $120/hour for appointments over 3 hours. Medium sized pieces are priced on a per project basis. We do accept credit cards, but prefer cash.
I'm here on vacation, is there anything I need to know?
The biggest thing is that you CANNOT swim or sun with a fresh tattoo. Your tattoo will take 1-2 weeks to heal, so most people get their work at the end of there vacation. It is also important to not have a sunburn on the area you would like your tattoo.
After your tattoo, we will go over detailed instructions based on the location and scope of your tattoo. Generally, you will need to keep you tattoo clean and slightly moisturized throughout the healing process, which takes 1-2 weeks. Again, you cannot go swimming with a fresh tattoo!
South Seas is located at 269 Keawe St in downtown Hilo. The shop is near Ocean Sushi and Garden Exchange. We are open daily from 10am-done.
Yes, but placement, size and your personal pain tolerance are all factors in how much it will hurt. Some areas that are notoriously more painful are: the ribcage, foot and chest. More tolerable areas are the outer arm and legs.


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Council Room at Milwaukee City Hall named for Vel Phillips
Posted: Sep 25, 2018 6:06 PM CST
NOW: Council Room at Milwaukee City Hall named for Vel Phillips
MILWAUKEE COUNTY (CBS 58) -- The Common Council's "ante room" was named for the late Vel Phillips.
She was the first African-American and the first woman to serve on the council. That was just a small part of her legacy as a fighter for civil rights and women's equality.
Phillips died in April.
A few weeks ago, a stretch of N. 4th Street was renamed in her honor. Now, a room at City Hall.
Alderwoman Milele Coggs suggested on Tuesday that there may be more tributes coming.


1.) Dice onion and saute in 1 Tbsp. oil until soft and translucent.
2.) Drain & rinse kidney beans, finely chop carrot and break toasted bread into small pieces. Place in bowl. Add onion and spices to bowl and stir well. Mash with potato masher, but don't over mash.
3.) Form 6 patties and brown both sides in 1 Tbsp. olive oil. Spread buns with a generous amount of sauce (recipe below). Add Veggie Patty, tomato, pickles and lettuce. Serve with baked fries.
Mix ingredients together and spread on bun before adding veggie patty.
1). Heat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.
2.) Brush or spray cookie sheet with extra virgin olive oil.
3.) Wash and slice potatoes (with skin on) and place on pan. Spray or brush tops of fries with olive oil. Sprinkle with sea salt and chili powder.
4.) Bake for 20-25 minutes or until lightly browned.
Yum this looks delicious!!! We need to do this for a Sunday dinner!!!
Mmmm...Veggie Burgers and Fries! I usually use Lawsons on my Fries, never tried Chili Powder.
This is my kind of meal1 It is like eat out delicious, but done oh so much better/healthier at home! GO girl!


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Counting down to the Ariane 6 launch
Preparations for the new Ariane 6 launch vehicle proceed smoothly, in anticipation of its maiden voyage in 2022.
A key milestone has been recently reached for the Ariane 6 rocket, in efforts being led by ArianeGroup on behalf of the European Space Agency (ESA). The early combined test campaign conducted on the rocket's fairing is the first major operational qualification of the launch system parts and launch base infrastructure, bringing the Ariane 6 a step closer to the launch pad.
Video: Starry night at the Ariane 6 launch base © ESA-CNES-Arianespace 2021
ID Quantique is proud to be working with ArianeGroup to develop some of the Ariane 6's dedicated ground testing equipment. On the launch pad for space-bound rockets, all systems must be unquestionably reliable, while operating at peak performance, and so IDQ's instrumentation – including an array of high-efficiency and ultrafast ID281 superconducting single photon detectors – was selected for an integrity and performance monitoring capability of the rocket's fibre-optic based opto-pyrotechnic control and command system.
The Ariane 6's maiden flight is set to be in French Guiana in 2022—following the footsteps of the first Ariane rocket launch in 1979—as the latest in the ESA's Ariane series of launch vehicles. Stay with us, as we follow the progress of the Ariane 6 in the months leading up to its launch into space.


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Single Review: Leah Turner - Take The Keys
Posted By Matt Bjorke on Monday November 18, 2013 at 03:11AM PST 2013-11-18 12:11:00
One of the strongest vocalists to emerge in 2013, Leah Turner -- Columbia Nashville's latest discovery -- is set to take the music world by storm with "Take The Keys," as strong as a modern Country single can get.
Some will think Leah Turner is nothing a pop artist masquerading in Country music but like Shania Twain, she makes her natural pop/rock tendencies work within a modern Country music environment. "Take The Keys" is just the opening salvo for what Leah Turner has in her arsenal and from what I've heard to date, there's more where "Take The Keys" comes from. The single is just downright strong. The vocals power through the speakers, backed by a rollicking, tempo-filled mandolin lead melody and they make you stop and pay attention. The lyrics use the metaphor of driving a car for taking her heart and falling into love.
Again, Leah Turner's a talented vocalist with a unique sound that's unlike anyone else in Country Music and has the ability to to become the next great female superstar and "Take The Keys" should help her get there. Hopefully, it will.
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The Editor of Roughstock since 2008, Matt Bjorke also enjoys a sip of good whiskey, watching and discussing films, a good vinyl LP and road trips. He is a graduate of the University of Washington.


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Good, but not as good as I was expecting
Azamara Journey Cruise Review by hiccups
Sail Date: Jul 2017
Cabin Type: Club Oceanview Stateroom
We booked this cruise because of the PerryGolf option. I did a lot of reading about Azamara on Cruise Critic beforehand, and perhaps based on its enthusiasts, my expectations were too high.
The service was good, but not what I would consider outstanding; it was about the same as we received on other lines. We did not experience the extra interaction or friendliness I read about on the Azamara board. Sometimes service in the dining venues was lacking. Service in the Patio was slow. I always requested lemon for my tea and/or water, and only received it about half the time. My water glass was often empty for 5-10 minutes before being refilled. However, after noting the last two deficiencies on our mid-cruise survey, they were corrected. I appreciate that Azamara takes the surveys to heart and works to correct any issues--I was contacted by staff in both food service and housekeeping after completing my survey.
Food was average, and again, based on CC posts, I was expecting better. Discoveries had the best meals, and I enjoyed their fresh fruit selection in the mornings. I had nothing at the Patio that I would ever order again. In general, I found the bread and dessert selections below average compared to other cruise lines. I don't eat seafood so sometimes felt my selections in Discoveries and on the White Nights evening were limited.
We made a poor choice in our cabin selection in 4005. We could hear the shows in the evening, and because we are "early to bed" people, it was extremely annoying to have noise from above until 10:45 or so. When docking/tendering, noise and vibration started between 6:15 and 6:30 AM and continued for about half an hour. I would not choose a forward cabin again. In-room selection of entertainment like on-demand movies could be much, much better.
I appreciated the port representatives that were onboard at each stop--lots of useful information. The smaller ship was great for leaving and returning to the ship on port days.
The complimentary laundry was also very nice, although as one would expect, it can get busy.
Included drinks were fine for our needs, although my husband would have liked a nice Scotch in the selections.
We liked Azamara well enough that we have booked another PerryGolf cruise, but that was also based on the price of a comparable itinerary on other lines. For the upcoming itinerary, Azamara offered a good price. We paid a premium on this cruise and IMO, did not receive good value for the money.
hiccups's Full Rating Summary
Club Oceanview Stateroom
We made a poor choice in our cabin selection in 4005. We could hear the shows in the evening, and because we are "early to bed" people, this was extremely annoying to have noise from above until 10:45 or so. When docking/tendering, noise and vibration started between 6:15 and 6:30 AM and continued for about half an hour. I would not choose a forward cabin again.
St. Peter Port (Guernsey)
We took a private walking tour that we enjoyed--learned a lot of history about the island.
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We took the shuttle into town and went on one of the hiking paths. Lots of hills--be prepared!
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Liverpool was great, but I was disappointed that our docked port turned into a tender.
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One of my favorite stops.
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Greenock (Glasgow)
We took a all-long private tour--much better value than the ship's excursions.
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Invergordon (Inverness)
My favorite stop of the cruise. We took a private day-long tour--so much to see in the area!
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Would have liked to have had more time in town. The excursion was billed as "moderate" walking, but several passengers booked it that shouldn't have, and therefore we lost time at the castle.
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Rode the hop on hop off bus.
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