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Post-Grammys bump for Adele, Alabama Shakes, Kendrick Lamar
Artists who performed at high-profile live events the Grammy Awards and the Super Bowl saw a spike in sales and streams afterwards, reveals new research by Nielsen
By IQ on 29 Feb 2016
Demonstrating the powerful influence high-profile live concerts can have on the popularity of recorded music, Kendrick Lamar, Alabama Shakes, Andra Day, Gwen Stefani and Adele all experienced a spike in sales and streams immediately following their performances at the Grammy Awards on 15 February.
According to a new report by Nielsen, Lamar, an album of the year nominee, saw a 67 per cent spike in online streams and 47 per cent increase in radio plays on the Monday and Tuesday after the Grammys. Alabama Shakes, who won the prizes for best rock song, best rock performance and best alternative music album, experienced a 170 per cent increase in online streams, a 56 per cent boost in radio plays and a 239 per cent spike in album sales in the week after the awards, while Andra Day, who performed on the night with Ellie Goulding, experienced a 429 per cent jump in album sales.
"What's clear is that performing during a live event like the Grammys or Super Bowl keeps toes tapping well after the live show is over"
Gwen Stefani, meanwhile, reported a 275 per cent spike in album sales following her "live music video" for 'Make Me Like You', and Adele (pictured), whose performance was marred by technical difficulties, saw a 990 per cent increase in sales of her single 'All I Ask' in the two days after the event.
Coldplay and Beyoncé also saw spikes in streaming and sales following their performances at the Super Bowl halftime show.
"What's clear [is] that performing during a live event like the Grammys or Super Bowl definitely turns the volume up and keeps toes tapping well after the live show is over for musicians," says Nielsen.
Adele 2016 tour smashes records
Phenomenal demand for Adele tickets after her latest album, 25, smashed sales records
Promoters offered fake Adele 2018 live dates
An email purporting to come from agent Lucy Dickins is offering European promoters new Adele live dates in February, despite there being no plans for a new tour
Adele smashes attendance records down under
Live Nation's Michael Coppel has spoken of his "privilege" to be involved in Adele's debut Australian tour, which broke attendance records nationwide
Sweet home Alabama for Emporium Presents
Dan Steinberg and Jason Zink's promotion outfit has set up shop in the Heart of Dixie with veteran talent buyer Todd Coder
Tories tout "Labour girl" Adele tickets at fundraiser
Twenty tickets to see the singer, a vocal critic of ticket touting, were auctioned for £30,000 at a Conservative party bash last night
Relaunched Greener Festival Awards return in 2016
The nomination process will now include an 'environmental impact assessment' to help festivals set targets and monitor progress


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HOW PIZZA COULD SAVE THE WORLD
Eli Spencer and Don Norman
Paper published in Fast Company, January 2019:
How could Pizza save the world? If you recognize that it the result of a platform for a particular form of food, one that has empowered people all over the world to make pizza that fits their own needs, cultures, and tastes. Purists claim "this is not pizza," and others say -- "this is not your pizza, it is our pizza." This is the strength of the platform. It supports small, local people all over the world with their unique desires as well as that of large corporations. It is a model for societal platforms that can empower people all over the world and that can indeed change the world. That's why we wrote this article about the power of Pizza: Pizza Power, People Power, Platform Power. The Power of P. (With credit to our friends in India who taught us about Societal Platforms)
Pizza as a platform, serving all tastes. (Neapolitan Pizza does not use tomato paste.)
On a recent Hawaiian vacation, Don stayed at a truly luxurious resort. It wasn't his style. He couldn't help but notice the contrast with the poorer sections of the island where locals lived and tourists rarely ventured. Is this the planet's future? Two distinct cultures, one of isolated wealth and excess, the other of poverty? When we discussed this question, Don couldn't help but mention he'd also found amazing pizza on the island.
The disparity between rich and poor, between tourist and local was disappointing, but not surprising. But as we pondered how we might address these issues, we recognized pizza provided a possible direction.
Pizza? How is that relevant? Two ways. First, pizza can be thought of as an open-source platform. An Italian creation, it is now found all over the world, in all incarnations, tailored to local tastes and cultures, yet all recognizable as pizza. Second, it bridges the gap we were pondering, for pizza can be made by local artisans serving local customers, as well as by large, international corporations that serve mass markets. In other words, "Pizza as a Platform" provides a powerful metaphor to describe how we hope to address some of the world's most intractable problems.
Thinking about pizza as a platform gives some interesting insights into how we might thrive in the future. The pizza platform is a truly open system that enables millions of independent creators as well as large producers. It provides an excellent model for addressing the world's pressing problems. Far fetched? Not really. The proper platforms can provide a powerful infrastructure for social necessities such as clean energy, healthcare, and government.
Let's take a closer look at what makes pizza such an effective platform. Pizza allows for a diverse array of possible creations. The basic platform dictates what is common: a square or disc of dough, transformed by a hot oven and some appropriate toppings. In Napoli, just the basic underlying dough, fresh tomatoes and mozzarella, and some basil. For the rest of the world, almost any conceivable embellishment, from pineapple to ham, duck to turkey, fish to onions and mushrooms. The pizza platform allows customization for whatever you, your family, or your community wants. The platform creates a thriving pizza economy, producers, vendors, pizza makers, customers, experts, and reviewers. Occasionally pizza-lovers or inventors will make great advances, like pizza ovens, or stones, or new kinds of pizza altogether. Or pre-made pizza, perhaps a complete pizza already made, but then frozen, to be cooked at home, or just premade pizza dough, so the toppings come from the cook. Today the global annual pizza economy is over $100 billion.
How can the way pizza has spread across the world, driven by local interests and needs, show us how everyday citizens can participate in innovation with global impact? The answer may lie in a new form of platform, societal platforms, civic- and community-driven toolkits that empower people and cultures. Societal platforms can support complex challenges such as energy, climate change, healthcare, and sustainably feeding communities. It enables multiple people to each make small enhancements. Lots of small, incremental enhancement made by many people, in time can lead to major changes, both incremental and radical, empowering many.
Platforms are enablers. They let people who don't know each other or speak the same language, to trust, use, and co-develop the systems that power much of the world. In India, digital ecosystems built on a cashless economy and trusted identification are tackling everything from free education to open innovation. Sanjay Purohit (see societalplatforms.org) describes these societal platforms as "open, technology-enabled ecosystems that provide 'co-creation' spaces [virtual or real] where innovators can design, develop and build a wide array of solutions." They can be both tools and technologies--internet, software, open source modules of parts such as batteries, solar panels, computers, and motors, supported by 3D printers -- that make innovation or customization easier. They can be the policies and cultural movements that empower citizens to solve problems locally. Societal platforms enable more people to make more meaningful contributions toward a better future.
Think about some other platforms that have helped transform the world. Linux is a software platform that resides inside automobiles, smartphones, home appliances, and commercial devices. Linux makes all of these things possible because it is an open resource, developed by a community of more than 10,000 innovators who continually enhance and improve it. Kickstarter is another example of a platform, not open source, but open to anyone to use and thereby a democratizing force for innovation. Almost half a million campaigns have been launched on Kickstarter, with 15 million people helping to fund them, for a total of over $4 billion. For all we know, the next Kickstarter-like campaign could lead to a breakthrough in clean energy or better health. Platforms provide power to everyday people.
We need more societal platforms. They can engage, organize, and amplify human potential. They can come in many shapes and sizes and be recombined and used in unforeseen ways. They can be used for both small and large enterprises. They can encompass civic, academic, commercial, technological, and faith-based ecosystems. You can never have too many open societal platforms. Just as you can never have too much pizza.
Eli Spencer is a Professor of Medicine who builds things for global health and directs the Center for Health at the Design Lab at the University of California, San Diego. Don Norman is the Director of the Design Lab and the author of the Design of Everyday Things, among many others. Both like pizza and are worried about the state of the planet. Special thanks to Sanjay Purohit for his work on societal platforms and our long conversations. And to Susannah Fox for inspiring our vision of people power.

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Two Strongheart Associates of Our Birdes-to-be For Sale Coming from Afghanistan
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Het Dongtingmeer (Chinees: 洞庭湖, pinyin: Dòngtíng hú) is het op een na grootste zoetwatermeer in in de Volksrepubliek China, enkel het Poyangmeer is een groter zoetwatermeer. Het is gelegen in het noordoosten van de provincie Hunan in de Jangtsevlakte en heeft het grootste deel van het jaar een oppervlakte van circa 2.820 km². Evenwel, wanneer gemeten van juni tot september in het vloedseizoen, kan de oppervlakte tot 20.000 km² oplopen. Het meer wordt gevoed door onder meer de middenloop van de Jangtsekiang die ook voor de afwatering van het meer zorgt. Naast de Jangtse, wordt het meer ook nog gevoed door de Xiang, de Zi, de Yuan en de Li, en het debiet van deze vier rivieren overstijgt zelfs dit van de aanvoer van de Jangtse zelf. Het meer is een natuurlijk overstromingsgebied van al deze rivieren, waarbij bij grote wateraanvoer de oppervlakte van het meer gevoelig kan toenemen.

De positie ten opzichte van dit meer geeft zijn naam aan twee centraal gelegen Chinese provincies. Hunan betekent letterlijk "ten zuiden van het meer", Hubei betekent "ten noorden van het meer". De stadsprefecturen Changde, Yueyang en Yiyang met samen zo'n 15 miljoen inwoners, zijn aan de zuidelijke oevers van het meer gelegen.

De verstedelijking heeft ook gemaakt dat de uitdeining van het meer bij hoogwater meer en meer wordt beperkt door indamming waarmee bijkomend woon- en industriegebied werd gecreëerd, wat tot overstromingen leidt stroomafwaarts langs de loop van de Jangtse. Overstromingen van het Dongtingmeer zelf kostten in 1998 nog 4.150 personen het leven. Maar ook de aanvoer van het water is doorheen de tijd minder gecontroleerd doordat ontbossing stroomopwaarts, zeker van een aantal beschermingsbossen op de bergwanden, geleid heeft tot snellere afwatering, en doordat ook stroomopwaarts een aantal andere overstromingsgebieden werden drooggelegd.

Aangevoerd sediment wordt door de vertraging van de stroming in het meer afgezet. Deze sedimentatie heeft vruchtbare grond naar het gebied gevoerd, in die mate dat de omgeving van het meer een van de meest productieve rijstteeltgebieden van China is geworden, wat ook tot verdere indamming heeft geleid.

Het drasland rond het meer is een van de gebieden waar een deel van de populatie van witnekkraanvogels overwintert.

Het meer speelt een rol in heel wat van de Chinese volksverhalen, waarbij onder het meer grotten zouden zijn die de woonplaats zijn van een drakenkoning en zijn dochters, zie onder meer het verhaal van Liu Yi.

Meer in China
Geografie van Hunan
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Welcome to Part 2 of my take on the Brompton Factory Ride which took place yesterday. To any new readers welcome and to anyone who keeps coming back for more many thanks.
The allotted hour came and the first group which included yours truly was allowed in. The comparison to the 'Golden Ticket' was quite apt as several fully grown adults, who should have known better walked past the Brompton sign and were out with their camera and phones happily taking pictures.
A very patient and tolerant member of the Brompton staff who was our guide waited as we took pictures, perhaps slightly bemused. After all he works here and sees it every day. We on the other hand were seeing where all the magic takes place - some of the first time.
I wager that pilgrims upon reaching Canterbury hundreds of years ago may have done the same, if they had of had cameras but they would not have had that look of crazed wonderment I detected in the eyes of the 25 Bromptonians who were about so see where their prized folding one was born. We walked in.
The first thing I saw as I entered were several wooden boxes containing the brazed main frames of soon to be fully fledged Brompton bikes. They looked quite beautiful. Even though I had been on the Factory Ride last year the mystique of this location a powerful force.
The factory has changed slightly only in terms of how the bikes are produced. Rather than building up a stock pile of parts ready to be assembled, they now more or less produce to order. This we were told has actually helped to speed up production.
It was great to hear that Brompton is incredibly busy to the extent they are actively recruiting more brazers and have orders coming in copious amounts.
The attention to detail and quality control is staggering. We were told that Brompton were focusing on quality control to an even greater extent. As this was being said my attention was drawn to the seat post parts, standing to attention on their best behaviour waiting for the time when they will be assembled.
A brazer was working while we were there and provided a demonstration of this vital and highly skilled art. It was fascinating to see how the different components were placed in a jig and then brazed together.
As someone who also has a Raw Lacquer Brompton, the brazing looks beautiful and shows off the skill of the brazers.
The brazer showed us that his bikes are emblazoned with his X moniker. I thought to my Raw Lacquer bike and was convinced that I had an X on it but upon inspection at home I discovered that mine had a T. The brazer was very patient considering he was being bombarded with questions and photographed!
One of the sights I found of particular interest were the Brompton bicycles packed up and ready to be shipped to their new owners. Each bike/box has a small piece of paper containing the customers details and what bikes and options they have chosen. Lots of these boxes were being shipped to the far east and many to South Korea. Brompton are an international and important exporter of significance.
Of course anything orange caught my attention and the wooden boxes and shelves containing frame parts brought a smile to my face.
The tour also showed all the different stages of a bikes assembly. All of the bikes that were in the processed of being built were the new H-type.
The stainless cog wheel caught many peoples attention as it was different to the ones we all had on our bikes.
There were shelves of black 2 speed bikes with Kojak tyres all bound for South Korea. I could imagine someone far away wondering when their bike is to be delivered.
As for developments for the future Brompton is forever refining their bikes and components. There are plans for a slightly redesigned non-folding pedal. There also might be change in the bar grips. In addition the brake levers might be changed slightly. The joy of owning a Brompton is that on the most part any updates can be applied to an older bike.
Of course things had to end and our tour was over. The danger of coming on the factory ride is that it makes me want to buy another Brompton or try and convince Mrs Orange Brompton that she needs one! I was thinking about colours and different options as I walked out of the factory.
As we returned to the marquee we has a brief chat with the charming Will Butler-Adams, Brompton Chef Executive who along with his team has helped Brompton become a major exporter of bicycles for this country. He talked briefly about the toolkit that will be released soon. (Another thing I desperately want to own). Quite fittingly we later saw him making a good job of balancing on a board placed on top of a cylinder. Brompton bikes are serious commuting machines but they are also full of fun.
A final photo opportunity beckoned as I shamelessly took pictures of my beloved Orange Brompton next to the Brompton signs before heading off to the train station.
When I was on the train the days events raced past in a blur. An announcement that only folding bikes would be permitted on trains during the olympics brought a smile to my face and half the train carriage turned and smiled at me.
I loved this event! Like a Haircut 100 song it brought a little feeling of sunshine to a rainy day. With a few weeks to the Brompton World Championships (which I will of course win) this event has really set me up for it. I hope that I am lucky enough to do it all again next year if Brompton decide to have another Factory Ride.
I feel it is only fitting to thank Brompton for yet again putting on another well organised and fun day. I suspect this event must cost a great deal of money. Cynics out there would say it is merely a marketing tool. Well I am sure it is that but what other manufacturer of bicycles or cars for that matter does anything like this? Brompton riders are very loyal to the brand and knowing this I like to think Brompton are sharing the love. Now...what gearing should I get when I make an order for a 2013 model?
Another good write up my buddy. helps me remember what an AWESOME day it was.
You just missed mine! I placed my order in mid-April, finished assembly last Tuesday, and just TODAY it arrived at my "local" bike store (100 miles away). I'll have to see if Mr. X brazed my new Raw Lacquer P6R.
This is such a treat, especially given my love for my own Brompton!


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Threw together a whole bunch of asymmetric basics together on the first (VERY) warm day of Spring. My closet is full of these basic pieces that would seem plain as day if they didn't have little structural quirks. I have a hard time justifying a purchase if the piece I'm buying is nothing particularly special, so things like plain tee shirts or jeans need to have a little something extra if I'm going to feel right about exchanging paper for goods. This Johnathan Simkhai tee is probably one of the top 3 favorite things that I own; it's excellent in it's own right, but it's also amazing for layering under anything sleeveless.
Speaking of basics, ever since I started shopping on Bib + Tuck, I've been able to find AMAZING staples, like these great J Brands and E&J heels; and since I've been able to trade some pieces I've exhausted from my closet on the site, the spirit of recycling has been able to breathe new life into my closet. You can hear more about the pieces I've tucked in this outfit over on the Bib + Tuck blog, pop on over & say hi!
i like that cut out top and the shoes are absolutely amazing!
You look amaaazing. Great outfit!
That shirt is SO AWESOME with those pants and the shoes...goodness girl, you work it every time.


Even though it seems simple at first, because, after all, we're talking about a small space, a bathroom remodelling process can actually be pretty difficult. Especially if it's the first time you're doing this and you don't have any ideas on what you should do at all.
But hey, if you're reading this, you're definitely looking for some inspiration and this is what we're here for! To be more specific, we've put together a guide with some of the best ideas you can use for your bathroom remodelling, in order to obtain that relaxing place, where you'll love spending some time.
You really don't have to stare at empty walls while in the bathroom! There are a lot of treated canvas prints available – water-resistant, that is – which look great even in small spaces.
For a great visual impact, opt for oversized proportions. Or, if you want to take things to another level, create an entire gallery of some of your favourite objects on your bathroom's walls.
How about some less boring walls?
Most likely, you have some boring title which doesn't add any personality to the bathroom. And they're also very difficult to remove, right? In this case, in order to totally change the room's look, try using removable adhesive tiles.
These are very easy to cut and install, not to mention that they look just like the real deal. Also, once you're tired with the way they look, you can easily get them off, without the surface behind being affected.
One aspect a lot of people ignore is the way the textiles in the bathroom look. When you're remodelling, consider getting a few new sets as well. And make sure you opt for quality stuff!
Start with towels, a floor mat and don't forget about a shower curtain, if you don't have a hot tub installed. For the latter, a patterned or a printed model should work best, adding some colour to your bathroom.
When planning your bathroom remodelling, don't forget about storage. After all, you will end up having a lot of stuff over there, whether we're talking about yours or your partner's.
In order to have a decluttered room, add some pull-out drawers into a cabinet, as this is by far the easiest option. Floating wall shelves, wall mounted baskets or even a small furniture-style cabinet are also some great options to consider.
If space allows this, you can add a personal touch to your bathroom by using some accessories. And when it comes to this, the possibilities are pretty much unlimited. You can start with some classic items, like a soap pump matching the entire room or a wastebasket, but if you want to go further with the accessories, try some plants if there is enough natural light available, or some candles. These are great if you're the type of person that likes taking long baths, not to mention that they will add a nice scent to the whole space.
If you feel like all this can be a bit overwhelming, you can always choose a professional to help you! The reputable bathroom remodelling contractor should be able to offer a range of services, including bathroom rremodelling Professional, reliable and always trying to keep costs as economical as possible, a dedicated team of professionals should help you to obtain the house of your dreams!


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Soma Basu (Sikdar)
1961, Female , Indian , Associate Professor
Dr Soma Basu, MA, Ph.D. is a well-known researcher and has worked on various projects in Kolkata and Mumbai. She began her teaching stint as a Lecturer and completed a UGC research project "Studies in Scientific Thoughts and Components in Vedic Literature" at the School of Vedic Studies, Rabindra Bharati University, where, at present, she is an Associate Professor.
Apart from developing proficiency in Sanskrit, she has mastered in German and Manuscriptology. She has participated in numerous national and international seminars, conferences and workshops, and presented papers on Buddhist Studies, Vedic Studies, Rites and Rituals, Smriti and Dharmasastra, Ancient Indian History, etc.
Honours/Awards received
National Scholarship in School learning examination.
Secured 3rd position in Graduate Level from Burdwan University.
Secured 8th position in Post Graduate Level from Calcutta University.
Prachya Manisa Gavesana Mandiram, New Delhi
Sanskrta Sahitya Darisat, Kolkata
1. "Weapons of the Vedic & Buddhist Deities: A Study in Symbology", in the Indian International Journal of Buddhist Studies, Sarnath 1997.
2. "Dalits in the Chandogyopanishad", in the Journal of the Department of Sanskrit, vol. VII, ed. Prof. Subuddhicharan Goswamy, Rabindra Bharati University, Calcutta 1997.
3. "Indian Religion", in the monograph entitled Encyclopedia of Ancient Indian Culture, ed. Prof. Dr. N.N. Bhattacharyya, New Delhi 1998.
4. "Aspects of the Rgvedic Warfare: A Study", in Bharatvidya, vol. 2, ed. Prof. Bhasker Chattopadhyay, Burdwan 2003.
5. "Vedo dharmamulam", in the Journal of Sanskrita Sahitya Parishad, vol. LXXXIII No. 4, ed. Prof. Karunasindhu Das, Calcutta 2003.
6. "Gods and Demy-gods: Concepts, Meaning and Relationship in the Ancient Indian Perspective", in the monograph entitled The Vedas: Need for a New Appraisal (An Anthology), Kolkata 2003.
7. "A Brief Text Critical Analysis of Language and Social Values as Reflected in the Supriya sarthavaha jataka Contained in the Bhadrakalpavadana", in the monograph entitled Buddhism in Global Perspective, ed. K. Sankarnarayana, Ichigo Ogawa and Rabindra Panth, Mumbal 2003.
8. "A Brief Text Critical Note on the Bhadrakalpavadana: A Store of Buddhist Narratives in Verse", in the Indian International Journal of Buddhist Studies (Number – 4), ed. Sri Lalji Shravak, Sarnath 2003.
9. "Concept of Dharma in the Bhadrakalpavadana – A Boon to World Peace", in the monograph entltied Contribution of Buddhism to World Culture, ed. K. Sankarnarayana, Ichigo Ogawa and Rabindra Panth, Mumbai 2006.
10. "Dharmasastra vivahasvarupavisesah", in the Journal of Sanskrita Sahitya Parishad, ed. Prof. Karunasindhu das, Calcutta 2006.
11. "Some Ancient Indian Legends and Beliefs: A Comparative Analysis", in Rabindra Bharati Patrika, vol. 9, ed. Prof. Karunasindhu Das, Calcutta 2006.
12. "A Glimpse of Military Science in the Rgveda – The Art of Making Chariot", in the proceedings of the National Seminar entitled Bharatiya Heritage in Engineering & Technology, May 2006.
13. "Concept of Weapons to Offend and Defend – A Glimpse of Military Science in the Vedic Period", in Summaries of Papers, 13th World Sanskrit Conference, Edinburg, 2006.
14. "Peace of War", in Bhavan's Journal, vol. 54, no. 9, Christmas Issue (15th December), Mumbai: Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, 2007.
15. "Concept of Science in Weaponry: Pre-Vedic and Vedic Era", in Vedic Studies, vol. III, ed. Prof. Nabanarayana Bandyopadhyay, School of Vedic Studies, Kolkata, 2007.
16. "Agni in the Rgveda – A Scientific Voew" (Jointly with Prof. R.K. Saha), in Vedic Studies, vol. IIIm ed. Prof. Nabanarayan Bandopathyay School of Vedic Studies, Kolkata – 2007.
17. "Buddhist Culture as Reflected in Social and Religious Concept in the Lalitavistara", in the Summaries of Papers, 5th Bi Annual International Conference on Buddhist Culture in Asia-Unity in Diversity, jointly organized by K.J. Somajya Centre for Buddhist Studies, Mumbai, Dept. of Philosophy, Mumbai University, Nava Nalanda Maha Vihar, Nalanda, January 9-13, 2008.
18. "Text-critical Edition of Pakayananirnaya: Its Importance as a Grihy Prayoga Text", in the Summaries of Papers, All India Oriental Conference, 44th session, Kurukshetra, 28-30 July 2008.
19. "Practising Domestic Rituals in the Vedic Tradition: Its Present-day Relevance in the North-East", in the Abstracts, National Seminar on Vedic Heritage of North-East Region, Guwahati, 2009.
20. Monograph entitled Vede samsay o nastikya by Prof. Sukumari Bhattacharji (in Bengali) Paschimbanga Bangla Akadely, Kolkata, 2000, completely translated in English entitled Scepticism and Atheism in the Vedas (in press).
21. "Agni in the Rgveda in the Light of the Physical Science", in Summaries of Papers, International Seminar on Science and Technology in Ancient Indian Texts (STAITS), Special Centre for Sanskrit Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, January 9-10, 2010.
22. Article entitled "How does everything begin: A Note on Scepticism from the Rgvedic Perspective" in Creation and Existence in Indian Tradition (in English and Sanskrit, Ancient Indian Literary Heritage, vol. III) (Proceedings of the 13th India Conference of Wider Association for the Vedic Studies (WAVES) held at the South Campus, Delhi University, New Delhi), ed. Dr. Shashi Tiwari, Pratibha Prakashan, New Delhi, 2011.
23. Article entitled "Concept of Agni in the Rgveda in the Light of the Physical Sciences", in Science and Technology in Ancient Indian Texts (Proceedings of the Seminar titled Science and technology in Ancient texts STAIT, organixed by the Special Centre of Sanskrit Studies, JNU, New Delhi), ed. Bal Ram Singh, Girish Nath Jha et al., DKPW, New Delhi, 2012.
24. Article on "Family from Social Perspective: Vedic Thought Revolution", in the Veda and Thought Revolution Souvenir of the International Vedic Conference & 15th India Conference of Wider Association for the Vedic Studies (WAVES) organized jointly by Dev Sanskrit Vishwavidyalaya (DSVV), Hardwar and WAVES, India and WAVES, USA, 14-17 March 2012.
25. Ed. Vedic Studies (Journal of the School of Vedic Studies), vol. V: 2010, pub. March 2011 as a member of the Board of Editors.
26. Article on "Belief in Values: Vedic Way for Tolerance and Harmony", in Vedic Studies (Journal of the School of Vedic Studies), vol. V: 2010, pub. March 2011.
27. Article on "Value System in the Vedas and Upanishad: An Overview", jointly with Prof. Nabanarayan Bandyopadhyay in Vedic Studies (Journal of the School of Vedic Studies), vol. V: 2010, pub. March 2011.
28. "punthi charchar du'ek katha: ekal o sekal" (in Bengali) in the "Dainik Sambad" News Daily, March 2011.
29. Pamphlet Series: ed. Nature of Great Spiritual Wisdom (mahajnana), the mode of its Descent in Vedic and Tantric Tradition, Prof. Sures Chandra Banerji Memorial Lecture Series No. 1, School of Vedic Studies, Rabindra Bharati University, March 2012 as a member of the Board of Editors.
30. "Concept of Marriage and its Forms: Ancient Indian Perspective", in Abstracts of Papers of the National Seminar on Vivaha Samskara organized by the Kalpa Heritage trust and Avadhoota Datta Peetham, Mysore, 14-16 October 2011.
31. Ed. Abstract of Papers of National Seminar on Veda-lakshana Texts : Search and Analysis" organized by the School of Vedic Studies under the auspices of the National Mission for Manuscripts, Indira Gandhi Centre for the Arts, New Delhi, 12-14 2012 as a member of the Board of Editors.
32. Completed Course in German Language (Level II) conducted by School of Language and Culture, Rabidra Bharati University, March 2012.
Books by Soma Basu (Sikdar)
Warfare in Ancient India


Maybank, Malaysia's first Islamic equity fund.
Malaysia's first Islamic equity fund was launched through a partnership between Maybank Asset Management and the China-based Bosera Asset Management (International). The new fund is called Maybank Bosera Greater China Asean Equity-i Fund.


The best course of action to prevent mosquito borne illnesses such as Zika and West Nile is to avoid being bitten by mosquitos.
A. Wear insect repellent: Yes! It is safe. When used as directed, insect repellent is the BEST way to protect yourself from mosquito bites—even children and pregnant women should protect themselves. Higher percentages of active ingredient provide longer lasting protection.
B. Cover up: When weather permits, wear long-sleeved shirts and pants.
C. Keep mosquitoes outside: Use air conditioning or make sure that you repair and use window/door screens.
D. Avoid areas with large active mosquito populations: Don't travel to areas with active Zika virus outbreaks. Avoid areas with dense woods or swampy, marshy areas. Stay inside during the early morning and evening hours when the mosquitos are most active.
E. Make sure that you empty any containers that hold water after each rain. Making sure that your yard is not a mosquito breeding ground will go a long way to preventing the spread of mosquito borne illness. What to look for: kids toys (buckets, sandboxes, pools, etc.), flower pots, bird baths (empty and refill weekly), anything that holds water. Here are 3 examples from my OWN yard…..
Larvae in the Basketball stand.
Do Backyard Mosquito Sprays Work?
What are the Best Mosquito Repellents Available?


Perhaps I should a bear a grudge against the GMB trade union. In 2017, on the eve of the launch of my report on working practices commissioned by the Prime Minister, I gave the union's General Secretary a personal briefing. He thanked me and said I'd made good progress. But the next day he joined the TUC in loudly condemning the report (now being implemented almost in full) as worse than useless.
That's in the past. On the Today Programme this morning I congratulated the GMB on the deal it has done with Courier company Hermes. It is an agreement which appears to give those couriers who choose it the most important rights that go with casual worker status (minimum wage and holiday pay) while they continue to be classified as self-employed. This is a good deal for the couriers and it is also welcome that Hermes – who have been hard line in the past – are willing to recognise the GMB and offer better entitlements. More broadly, the idea of enhancing the rights of self-employed workers - who make up one in seven of the labour force – is important and might point towards an overall system characterised by what I referred to my in report as 'two-way flexibility'.
However, there are two important questions that employment experts will now start to mull over. The first is whether this deal represents a shift in the underlying strategy of trade unions. Until now their approach has been to take employers like Uber, Hermes, Deliveroo to court to seek to have their self-employed staff categorised as workers. Such a categorisation brings with it statutory rights, not just to minimum wage and holiday pay, but other rights and protections including sick pay. The unions have been pretty successful in this approach and their case has been strengthened by the Government now committing to the recommendations in my report which would make 'control and supervision' the primary criterion in such cases.
The problem with the legal approach is that it is slow, expensive and uncertain. For example, the case against Uber has been winding through the courts for years. Also, even when the unions do win, the employers can then tweak their labour contracts and claim in so doing to have moved staff back over the line into self-employment.
There are clear advantages to reaching a collective agreement, not least that the GMB gets more members and more say. The downside however – beyond the fact the Hermes drivers will have fewer rights than a legally defined worker – is that the entitlements the union has negotiated are not statutory so could one day be withdrawn by the company. More importantly – in terms of the unions' overall strategy - while Hermes may have seen the writing on the wall having lost a legal case to the GMB, being frequently attacked in the media and knowing the direction of Government policy – there will be many other employers who care less about their reputation and have no intention of talking with trade unions. Their bogus 'self-employed' workers won't get a collective agreement but do need rights.
A second big issue concerns tax. This may be both the company's key motive behind the deal and the factor that sinks it. While employment law recognises three employment statuses (employees, who get full rights; workers, who get most rights; and self-employed, who get few rights) in tax law there are only two; employees and the self-employed. Self-employed people pay lower national insurance contributions and the hirers of self-employed labour pay no national insurance. Arguably, the main reason companies like Hermes and the rest prefer self-employment status is less to do with worker rights and more with substantially reducing their tax bill.
The criterion strictly applied by HMRC in determining whether a worker and their employer should pay national insurance at the full rate is the aforementioned 'control and supervision' (indeed I argued for, and the Government supports in principle, the idea of bringing tax and employment law boundaries into alignment).
In recent years cracking down on 'bogus' self-employment has been a very big issue for the cash-strapped Treasury and has led, for example, to the imposition of IR35 rules which have reduced freelance employment in the public sector and are set to do the same in the private sector. Many people – including some high level TV presenters have faced big back tax bills and court orders as the tax authorities pursue them on the grounds they were employees not self-employed freelancers.
On the surface of it Hermes and their couriers represented by the GMB now have the benefits of worker status, without the drawbacks of having to pay employers' or employees' national insurance; for example, as part of the deal Hermes can now tell the workers exactly how to drive their rounds. But, given that the deal makes their couriers look even more like they are under control and supervision as well as getting many of the benefits assocaited with worker status, it is difficult to see how this will escape the notice of HMRC. Even if the tax authorities were inclined to turn a blind eye to this agreement you can bet your bottom dollar than many employers will ring their lawyers today to ask whether they could apply a similar arrangement. If the principle was applied across the workforce it could cost the Exchequer (ultimately that's you and me) billions in lost revenues.
So, while the GMB has got a great deal for its couriers, we will have to see if it survives scrutiny. Ultimately, the Hermes case strengthens the argument for the long-term direction I set out in my report. This is that labour should be taxed equally and at source regardless of the status of the person providing it. This would remove the incentives to bogus self-employment and make deals like the GMB's perfectly acceptable. But to do this would also almost certainly mean eroding some of the tax advantages enjoyed by the self-employed and their hirers and – as the Chancellor found out in March 2017 – this is very hot political potato.


2Shotz, A Veteran and one of the early pioneers of Pigin-Rap or just Rap in general in Nigeria is making a comeback into the industry.
He dropped the video to the first comeback tune 'For the Ladies' a few weeks back and now he has 'Mo Gbona' added to the list.
What do you think of this new attempt?


What is the MennoNerds network?
A week and a half ago, I was interviewed by Mark Groleau for WikiGodPod. It was published this past Monday so you can check it out from the WikiGodPod website or through iTunes or other RSS readers. Aside from my own, I'm happy to recommend this podcast. It brings in a different voice from somewhere in Southern Ontario each week to talk about a range of different things.
In my chat with Mark, we covered my work with the Canadian Bible Society, this blog, pacifism, MennoNerds with our book A Living Alternative, judgementalism around LGBTQ persons in the Church, and embracing our differences instead of condemning each other over them.
It's that time where I am excited to offer up a copy of A Living Alternative!
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Maybe the title for this post should be a bit more professional, but I'm excited so decided to let that out. About a year and a half ago, we MennoNerds got the opportunity to write an anthology. This is our result: A Living Alternative: Anabaptist Christianity in a Post-Christendom World. The topic, as summarized in the subtitle, is a broad one. So are the styles: mine is much more of an essay, others more personal testimonies, etc. We have a lot of great writers in the MennoNerds network so there's a lot here that I'm excited to read.
This post is the fifth in a short semi-autobiographical series I'm doing called Embracing Ubuntu. Ubuntu, for those who aren't familiar, is an African concept that is hard to translate but means something like "diversity in unity." It is neither uniformity – making everyone the same or not talking about differences – nor is a free-for-all battle where anything goes. It is a recognition that is simple in theory but hard in practice: we are all different and that doesn't make me better than you. I've expressed this idea many times, often using the Anabaptist phrasing the "Third Way," but in this series I want to give examples of where I have encountered it working.


After the Meteor Crater stop, I've been in travel mode, sucking down the diesel and heading north.
I stopped in Raton, New Mexico, before crossing the Raton Pass into Colorado. Raton means "little rat" and I couldn't find out why they named the town that. Both days there had thunderstorms with lots of hail and tornado warnings. Raton was mentioned briefly in Jack Kerouac's On The Road.
No, I'm not really a fan of On the Road, tried to read it a couple of times but couldn't get into it. Of course, I do love an epic road trip.
Roamward Bound struggled over the Raton pass (8,000 ft) and I was down to 25 mph several times. Piles of hail lined the roads looking like snow in the shadows.
Just south of Colorado Springs, in Fountain, my campsite was along the Fountain Creek, a beautiful setting.
Fountain Creek. Ten yards from campsite in Fountain, Colorado.
I love the sound of the water falling and the little rock dam could be heard throughout the park. Later this summer I want to see the Fallingwater, the Frank Lloyd Wright home in Pennsylvania, and Niagara Falls.
Many of the campers here seemed to be pot tourists and unaware that most of the counties, including this one, ban recreational sales – it's pretty much limited to Denver, Pueblo and Boulder.
Taking I-25 north from Fountain traffic was slow and it seemed like every other exit recalled a mass murder. Colorado Springs (New Life Church), Bailey (Platte Canyon High School), Centennial (Arapahoe High School), Littleton (Columbine High School and Deer Creek Jr. High – twice), Aurora (Dark Knight Rises and Chuck E. Cheese), Denver US 40 (Morey Jr. High School 1961), and Stapleton (UAL 626). Maybe I missed a few, these were the ones I noticed. Grim enough for such a beautiful area.
Cheyenne reminds me of Flagstaff with it's preserved historical downtown and the rails. The area is surrounded by rolling hills covered with grass 3-6 feet high, and ranches the size of a small county.
Lusk, a high plains town in eastern Wyoming, is known for being the county seat of the least populated county in the least populated state in the US. It's the gateway from the west into the Black Hills of South Dakota.


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Hammer is GREAT quality and absorbs shock nicely!!!
Not bright or pretty, but this dark hammer pounds hard just like many others, but absorbs shock much better due to the extended rubber handle over the fiberglass. My hands are thankful for this hammer. Price was very reasonable due to Shop Your Way Rewards and Sears coupons.
What a been nice if I would gotten the right tool delivered. Ever since Sears became part of Kmart things have just gotten worse.
Small yet heavy enough and easy to use. Extremely useful for any addition to your tool kit.


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The cutbacks won't affect some of the new projects expected to ramp up this fall, like the Automated Planet Finder at Lick and the largely privately funded Allen Telescope Array. But for Geoff Marcy, it's unbearable to have any projects sidelined on the cusp of such an era of discovery. "We have a chance to be the Niña, Pinta, and Santa Maria in a cosmic sense," he says. Okay, he concedes, Columbus didn't have to sail for the New World when he did; some other guy could have done it a hundred years later. Still, it breaks Marcy's heart not to have as many crafts as possible out there sailing the interstellar blue, looking for land.
"All I can say is that we humans began two million years ago on the East African savanna with sticks and stones, and miraculously, in a mere two million years, a blink of an eye on the geological timescale of things, we humans have developed computers and piano concertos and rocket ships and huge telescopes," he says. "In those two million years we all have asked ourselves, are there other Earths, are there other life forms out there, are we alone? We're the first ones to have a chance to answer this ancient human question. And we're blowing it."


I really like your style. It feels authentic and relatable. You did a great job. Congrats on your first ORC. I have a feeling it will not be your last.
Brandi this space looks so great!! I love the dark headboard and side table in contrast to all the light elements, and I LOVE your choice in pillows, the throw and art! Your guests are going to love staying in here!!
It looks incredible. Completely inspires me to get our guestroom looking proper!
love it, brandi- that tassel blanket is my favorite thing! so pretty!
This looks so wonderful! The space looks so inviting!
Brandi, once again you have created yet another gorgeous room. You have such a knack for mixing patterns, textures and colors. You make it seem so effortless. Job well done friend.
Brandi, you are the best!
Brandi, you did such a great job!! I love that you painted the headboard and I totally agree, TVs look so much better mounted!
Very cozy space to welcome quests. All the earth tones and natural textures make it feel tranquil, like an oasis. Beautiful!
It looks beautiful Brandi! as usual a great job.
Brandi, you are becoming the queen of fresh & Beautiful laid-back style! Love your guest room dear! No detail left to chance, I love how you have 'inviting' and 'relax' in mind! Cheers to us for another room done!
It's beautiful! I love the natural accents especially.
Brandi!!! This is gorgeous! I love that chair - and the color on the walls is so cozy! Stunning reveal my friend! I'm honored to have done this ORC with you!
Beautiful job! Loving all the textiles and that chair! Good job.
Brandi- you've done a remarkable job with this big undertaking! WOW- it looks really great! Thanks for sharing each week's steps - these One Room Challenges are so neat. I wish I documented all my changes, but I am much too impatient, haha.
Wow Brandi! Your bedroom looks as though it was designed by a professional. That tasseled blanket is so dreamy, and the cushions help seal the deal.
You did it! You did it!!!!!! The final result is comfortable, cozy, bright, and beautiful! Congratulations!!!
Absolutely stunning, Brandi! It's so light and bright...elegant and yet cozy. I love the tv placement. Genius idea. Enjoy it!
It looks marvelous sis, and that bed was comfortable too! You are a truly talented!


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The talent of Peter Wallace emerged long before he left boarding school in New South Wales in the early 1970s.
Leaving the lights off in the school pottery to avoid prefects on the prowl for those avoiding homework, Peter spent night after night practising his new craft.
A teacher, Michael Conlon, spotted his potential and so arranged for the lad to skip military cadet training on Friday afternoons to spend his time turning a wheel rather than left and right on a parade ground.
Back in his home town of Broken Hill for his final years of schooling, Peter Wallace built one of the first gas kilns ever seen in that remote mining centre.
There were no natural clays in the area but one of the minerals mined there, zinc, was later to become an essential element in the production of the exquisite crystalline glazes that have since become his professional trademark.


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Daniel Oladapo
Craig Beaudion
Xavier Hill-Mais
Tre Gomillion
Oakland looks for road win vs Cleveland St.
Oakland (6-11, 1-3) vs. Cleveland State (7-10, 3-1)
Wolstein Center, Cleveland; Saturday, 3 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Oakland looks for its fourth straight win over Cleveland State at Wolstein Center. Cleveland State's last win at home against the Golden Grizzlies came on Jan. 8, 2015.
STEPPING UP: Cleveland State's Algevon Eichelberger has averaged 12.3 points and six rebounds while Tre Gomillion has put up 9.6 points and 5.5 rebounds. For the Golden Grizzlies, Xavier Hill-Mais has averaged 15.8 points and 7.4 rebounds while Daniel Oladapo has put up 9.4 points and 5.9 rebounds.
STEPPING IT UP: The Vikings have scored 73.5 points per game against Horizon opponents so far, an improvement from the 59.3 per game they managed in non-conference play.
OFFENSIVE THREAT: Craig Beaudion has accounted for 41 percent of all Cleveland State field goals over the last three games. The junior guard has 15 field goals and 19 assists in those games.
SLIPPING AT 72: Oakland is 0-6 when it allows at least 72 points and 6-5 when it holds opponents to less than 72.
STREAK STATS: Oakland has scored 62.3 points per game and allowed 67.7 over its three-game road losing streak.
DID YOU KNOW: Cleveland State has attempted the second-most free throws among all Horizon teams. The Vikings have averaged 21.3 foul shots per game this season.


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Q: Is there a way to determine if the same file was submitted more than once to a list? "New" hire SharePoint developer (~8 months in) and the senior developer has moved to another agency. I subsequently inherited a variety of SharePoint applications. I recently had a request from the customer of one of them for, so I will do my best to describe the workings and why they requested.
The application uses a set of specialized InfoPath forms and workflows.
The image below shows the main InfoPath form.

When the client is using it, they fill out the form and attach a file the gets sent out to be worked on. After the form is submitted, it essentially is stored within a custom list. The customer came to me with the following:

"A dialog box pops up to let the counselor know their tape was submitted successfully.   However, that does not prevent someone from uploading their tape more than once.  I believe Windows assigns a number to an audio file, and since SharePoint is part of Microsoft and Windows compatible, is there a way to incorporate this identifier to be able to determine if the same tape was submitted more than once?"

What is this unique number assign? (I'm thinking SharePoint assigns all items a unique identifier when uploaded) And is it possible to force uniqueness, so when a file is uploaded, it cannot be uploaded again?

A: If you are submitting these files as attachments to a custom list, then it is not simple or easy to determine if the attachment is unique at the time they submit.
However, a simple out of the box system is to enforce your Title column  value to be unique.  (or any multiple columns).  So you should encourage your customer to come up with specific instructions to your client's needs.  This will force the users to put in unique column values when they are uploading attachments.
Do the tapes have unique serial numbers?  or are they tapes of a unique subject which has an identifier?  Season 6 Episode 4 for example.  You should encourage your customer to come up with the business rule and you model the rules in column(s) with unique values to enforce the business rules.  Otherwise a complex coded solution will take time and be a point of maintenance for you and the next developer to worry about.

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Nabucco at Lyric Opera
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20 N. Wacker Drive Chicago
Lyric Opera of Chicago takes you on a journey of biblical proportions with its stunning production of Giuseppe Verdi's Nabucco. The story of King Nebuchadnezzar tells of his struggles with an unscrupulous daughter, imprisonment of the Hebrews, divine punishment and final salvation. With two meaty lead roles -- brought to life by Zeljko Lucic (Lyric's riveting Rigoletto in 2013) and dramatic-soprano phenom Tatiana Serjan -- and some of the greatest choral music ever written, this is the opera that made Verdi a star. The score blends rhythmic vitality and powerful drama, featuring epic numbers like "Immenso Jehova" (the Hebrew slaves' triumphant hymn of thanksgiving) and the song of exile "Va, pensiero," considered by many to be Italy's unofficial national anthem. Sung in Italian with English subtitles, Nabucco runs at Civic Opera House.
Thru - Feb 12, 2016
Price: $34-$239
Show Type: Opera
www.lyricopera.org
Nabucco Reviews
Average Rating based on 8 reviews
Somewhat Recommended
Chicago Tribune - Highly Recommended
"...Director Matthew Ozawa maintained an orderly traffic flow of more than 120 singers, choristers and extras, taking the opera Verdi wrote seriously, in a straightforward, essentially traditional production with modern design touches in the sets, costumes and projections."
John von Rhein
Chicago Stage Review - Highly Recommended
"...In many ways, Verdi's Nabucco defines "Grand Opera". Sweeping in musical scope, as well as in visual scale and creative concept; Nabucco was Verdi's first "big hit". The young composer had the libretto virtually thrust upon him by a promoter at La Scala who believed in Verdi's theretofore unrealized potential (and not incidentally, was looking to recoup his investment in Verdi's two previous, unsuccessful La Scala productions.) The decision to pursue Nabucco turned out to be a game changer for Guiseppe Verdi. The success of this single opera elevated his reputation in the music world of his time, allowing him to build a career and a body of work that has now spanned more than two centuries."
Lori Dana
Chicago On the Aisle - Highly Recommended
"...Verdi was 28 when he wrote �Nabucco,� his gifts exploding in chaotic flower. With every scenic turn, you�re in the emotional territory of the composer�s iconic later creations. Early versions of the lovers in �Aida� are here. Foretold are �Don Carlos'� vengeful, betraying Eboli � and King Philip, lost in thought, with cello. Cruel Rigoletto, pleading desperately for his daughter, is suggested. So is Macbeth at the point of madness. And lovely Desdemona, unjustly accused, bidding life farewell in �Otello.� Truly, one can suspend the reality checks for this effusion of melody and dramatic intensity, because the great moments are here in abundance."
Nancy Malitz
Stage and Cinema - Recommended
"...The present production of Verdi's Nabucco is only Lyric Opera's third in a history lasting sixty-one years. Thus, Chicago audiences aren't likely to have the opportunity to hear it again for some time. If for this reason only, one must recommend it despite its substantial flaws."
Barnaby Hughes
ChicagoCritic - Highly Recommended
"...This engrossing spectacle is a marvelous production that could be a perfect introduction for young folks and newbies to the wonders of opera. The captivating melodies, the power marches and anthems, with the enticing choral singing and the story will impress and enchant all who experience it. After seeing Nabucco, you'll see why Verdi impressed as a grand master composer with this work. Newbies will appreciate the stage craft of the creatives at the Lyric Opera of Chicago as one of the world's finest opera companies."
Chicago Stage Standard - Recommended
"...Serjan was the one shining light in last year's drab Tosca. She now comes back to Lyric for a stellar performance in the role of Abigaille, spurned lover, deceived daughter, and Old-Testament fury. Although she faltered slightly in her first number, she quickly began to spin her voice into a gold thread that is brightest the closer it comes to breaking. An act of magic, if there was ever one. Carlo Rizzi conducted a spirited and clean performance, but it was Serjan who time and again captured the night with bravura. Through her performance she seemed to suggest that, instead of Nabucco, Verdi would have done better in naming his opera Abigaille."
Hector Pascual Alvarez
NewCity Chicago - Recommended
"...The healing of the schism between people of warring faiths at this opera�s climax is an election year�s curative. And if Lyric�s fine chorus hasn�t lured you into humming �Va, pensiero� as you exit, you haven�t a heart."
Chicago Theater Beat - Recommended
"...Given that Nabucco has only come to Lyric three times now, this is worth recommending for the cast alone. Russians Dmitry Belosselskiy and Sergei Skorokhodov make exceedingly strong Lyric debuts as a bass and tenor respectively, all of it encapsulated beautifully in Carlo Rizzi's perfectly energetic Italian direction. It's still a stunner of a show, sure to conquer hearts even with flaws."
Clint May
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Most Popular Fall Destinations According to TikTok
With picturesque foliage, crisp cooler temperatures, and the magical scent of autumn spices in the air, fall is a popular time to travel. The iconic image of sipping a pumpkin spice latte in a cozy oversized sweater is a daydream for many who are tired of the summer heat.
But with so many beautiful fall destinations to choose from, you may be wondering which will look the best shared on your social media page? To understand which destinations are the trendiest, we searched autumn-inspired hashtags on the popular social platform TikTok. Our goal was to identify the top global cities and states in the U.S. that spark fall destination inspiration.
Most Popular Destination for Fall (According to TikTok)
Five of the top 10 destinations are in the United States, with New York City, New York having the most views on TikTok at 2.6 million. With an average temperature ranging between 47°F – 70°F, New York is ideal for those who crave sweater weather.
In second place is Chicago, Illinois with 1.2 million TikTok views. With temperature ranges similar to those of New York, Chicago offers beautiful views of colorful foliage in the popular Millennium Park.
The third most viewed city is the international destination Paris, France with 1.1 million views. For those looking to travel abroad, Paris is a beautiful city in the fall, with temperatures only slightly cooler than New York City.
Most Popular States for Fall (According to TikTok)
As somewhat of a surprise, Florida is the most popular state in the U.S. for fall travel with 1.8 million TikTok views. Average temperatures typically range between 64°F – 84°F in October, which is a break from the balmy summer temperatures often associated with the Sunshine State. While Florida may not offer the typical scenes of falling leaves and pumpkin patches associated with the season, there are many unique autumn offerings in this southern state. For example, the world-famous theme parks in the Orlando area – which include Walt Disney World, Universal Studies, Sea World, and others – get into the spirit of the season with Halloween parties and haunted happenings on select nights. But for those visiting, keep in mind that some are more family-friendly than others.
The second most viewed city for fall is Tennessee. With fall temperatures between 45°F – 79°F, Tennessee has vast golden forests throughout the season.
The third most viewed state in fall is Maine. The coldest state in our top three, Maine between 33°F – 63°F in October. For those searching for deeper red hues in their fall photos Maine is a great destination. Just make sure to pack a warm scarf for the chilly weather!
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Mendoza v. Lafarge North America, Inc. et al – United States District Court – Eastern District of Louisiana – January 13th, 2015 – In this personal injury case involving a motor vehicle and a cement-mixing truck, the plaintiff (Mendoza) has filed a motion to exclude the expert witness testimony of David W. Aiken, Jr, M.D. (orthopedic surgery expert witness). Dr. Aiken was hired to offer an opinion on Mendoza's medical condition and whether the accident caused the need for her neck surgery. Dr. Aiken concluded that the accident did not cause Mendoza's need for neck surgery. Mendoza filed a motion stating that Dr. Aiken's expert testimony was unreliable because he did not examine the plaintiff. The court disagreed with her, stating that, under Daubert, expert witnesses need not examine a plaintiff to come to a reliable opinion. Thus, the motion to exclude the evidence was denied.
United States of America v. Mark Spangler – United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit – January 15th, 2016 – The defendant appeals the lower court opinion which convicted him of wire fraud, money laundering, and investment-advisor fraud. Spangler maintains that the district court erred in excluding the expert witness testimony of John Keller (forensic accounting expert witness). He maintains that Keller's testimony would have been relevant as to his intent to defraud his clients. The appeals court disagreed and affirmed the opinion of the lower court.
Howard v. Offshore Liftboats, LLC et al – United States District Court – Eastern District of Louisiana – January 19th, 2016 – In this maritime personal injury case, the plaintiffs were injured while transferring a personnel basket from one ship to another. The defendants filed separate motions to excluder the expert witness testimony of David Cole (admiralty & maritime expert witnesses). Both of the objections were based on whether Cole was qualified to testify. The court granted the motion filed by K&K Offshore and granted in part the motion filed by OLB.


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Naruto Creator reproduces the cover from 1999
Naruto is now in the midst of celebrating the 20th anniversary of the original anime version's release, and to help celebrate the big occasion, the original creator behind it all has gone back to the beginning to recreate one of their most famous covers! Naruto has come a long way since first appearing in the pages of Shueisha's Weekly Shonen Jump magazine, and it's a much different franchise now than ever before. This is why looking back has been so great for the fans who have been sticking with the series this whole time.
Perhaps the biggest changes have come within the manga series itself. Naruto Series creator Masashi Kishimoto, like other manga creators, started out with a much different kind of art style for the series that evolved as he continued to release new chapters. This meant that the series ended up with a very different kind of look that fans saw with the series when it first began, and there's no better example of that than Kishimoto recreating the first cover of Shueisha's Weekly Shonen Jump. Naruto ever was. check it out:
#最強ジャンプ 2月特大号
⇆ 週刊 少年 ジ ャ ン 1999 43 号
1/4 (水)発売の最強ジャンプの表紙は岸本斉史先生描き下ろし!
Naruto発売 を お 楽 し み に!# ジャンプフェスタ pic.twitter.com/zYEYw01WHt
– 最強ジャンプ (SAIKYO_JUMP) December 17, 2022
What does Naruto do on the twentieth anniversary?
The next issue of Shueisha's Saikyo Jump in Japan will celebrate Naruto with a special new cover by Masashi Kishimoto that recreates the cover of Shueisha's Weekly Shonen Jump that featured the first chapter of the series in 1999. Watch the two covers side by side to show how much Kishimoto has changed as an artist over the years The past 20 years, and it really confirms that it's been that long since the manga first ran.
Read more: Naruto's 20th Anniversary: A Look Back at the Paper | Naruto 20th Anniversary Show reveals what an anime reboot could look like
However, this isn't the only 20th anniversary celebration, as Kishimoto shares all kinds of art NarutoThe anime is celebrating in its own way with special promotions, trailers, and more. Boruto: Naruto Next GenerationsThe anime will get hotter next year as well with some big adaptations, so the next 20 years of the series are already looking bright.
Can you believe it's been 20 years Naruto? Let us know all your thoughts on this topic in the comments! You can also reach out to me directly about all things animation and other cool stuff Valdezology on Twitter!
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US Told To Cast Burma Sanctions Net Wider
June 28, 2011 Democratic Voice of Burma 0 Comments
By Democratic Voice of Burma
By Francis Wade
The US government should expand its sanctions against the Burmese government to include all businessmen whose industries and capital help to maintain the status quo in the military-dominated country, US campaigners have argued.
Despite a ruling that requires to the US to target anyone perceived to be providing "substantial economic and political support for the regime", many business cronies remain off Washington's sanctions list, claims the US Campaign for Burma (USCB).
And although US criticism of the government is amongst the most vitriolic, "the cronies targeted by the Department of Treasury are much fewer in number than those who are sanctioned by the governments of Australia and the European Union", the group adds.
While the EU has spoken of a "greater civilian character" of the Burmese government, which came to power in March and is dominated by disrobed junta members, the US has trodden a more cautious line.
Last week it announced it would back a UN investigation into rights abuses in Burma after prompting from opposition icon Aung San Suu Kyi, but USCB says it must go further.
The group's calls are echoed by Australia-based economist Sean Turnell, who has consistently urged more precision targeting of international sanctions on Burma. He says the emphasis of USCB's call is correct.
"It's an unchallenged fact that wherever you look democratic transition around the world, people have gone after the cronies," he told DVB. "These people are so aligned with the Burmese government that they are beyond being a useful influence."
Instead, he advocates for a sharpening of sanctions that target cronies, but leaves the door open for the "productive economic class" to manoeuvre. "The US should push on this one and identify these groups [cronies] and minimise collateral damage" on other sectors of society that could prove useful in reforming the country and its economy, he says.
The first set of US sanctions were implemented in the mid-1990s but were upgraded with the Tom Lantos Block Burmese JADE Act of 2008, which specifically targets regime, military and judicial figures with financial penalties.
Yet they remain too broad, Turnell says, while US policymakers have suffered from a degree of complacency. "They have the attitude that 'we've covered that problem'", Turnell says, but are perhaps unaware of the ability of certain officials to deflect punitive measures.
Aung Din, head of USCB, said in a statement yesterday that wealthy regime cronies such as Tay Za, head of the Htoo Trading conglomerate, and Aung Ko Win, who owns Kanbawza Bank, "constitute the second most powerful class in Burma just under the ruling regime."
Many of them profited from a large-scale privatisation of Burma's state-owned property last year, prior to the elections, when legitimate competition for lucrative industry appeared absent.
The line between businessman and politician has also been blurred in the new government, with figures like Khin Shwe, who owns the Zay Kabar construction company, a member of the election-winning Union Solidarity and Development Party (USDP), who won a seat in the upper house.
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Awesome photos. Sadly the Supermoon in the part of Northern England where I live wasn't properly visible due to too much haze. Our last Supermoon was last year.
Thank you…I thought I would have the same predicament as clouds were all over earlier in the day. Gladly they mostly disappeared before the moon rose.
So incredible!! I wasn't able to get the best shots of it with the heavy clouds but I did get a few! Great work!!
Thank you. I was also worried coz there were a lot of clouds earlier in the day. Thankfully they mostly disappeared in time for the moonrise.
Beautiful. There was too much cloud cover here.
Thank you. Fortunately, it wasn't too cloudy in my area. It was earlier in the day so I was a bit worried.


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-Warm eggplant dip served with housemade whole wheat pita bread, topped with toasted pine nuts, and served with a side of housemade pickled chile peppers.
-Market salad is now belgian endive, cider glazed cipollini onions, new potatoes, and horseradish vinaigrette.
We look forward to serving you. Please keep Nightingale in mind for your fall and winter party planning and family gatherings. We are able to accommodate most groups. As always, reservations can be made by calling 612-354-7060.
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Please join us Monday September 11, 2017 at 7:00 P.M. for our 5th annual Tomato Dinner with wine pairings by Vanessa Lisovskis of Bourget Imports. This is one of our favorite events of the year and features local tomatoes in each course! Reservations are required and can be made by calling 612.354.7060.
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And for dessert, cornmeal crepes with rosemary cream, sweet corn ice cream, and blueberry compote!
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Nightingale will be closed on Monday August 28th for maintenance.
We will re-open on Tuesday August 29th for regular service.
Check back in the near future for information about our upcoming Annual Tomato Dinner on Monday September 11th.
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"Featured Wines" are a new aspect of our menu to showcase varietals, regions, and styles that we love. In honor of our upcoming wine dinner on July 24th, we have two wines this week that highlight the region Vallee d'Aoste in Northern Italy. Our event is sold out and we are so looking forward to that evening. In featuring these wines, more people to have the opportunity partake in the fun and adventure!
Both of this week's wines are from the Grosjean family winery. Their Fumin has been on our wine list for several years. We love this winery because, in addition to making great wines, they employ all organic and natural farming methods and completely avoid the use of pesticides. The winery was established in 1781 and has been passed generationally since.
Vallee d'Aoste is Italy's smallest and highest elevation D.O.C. Surrounded by the alps, the hot, arid summers are perfect for winemaking and the sloped hills make mechanical farming methods nearly impossible.
The white wine feature is Petite Arvine. 70% of the wine is aged on lees while the other 30% is barrique aged. The result is a complex, balanced wine with great acid structure and reminiscent of pink grapefruit. Try this with our Seared Ahi Tuna.
The featured red is their Gamay. Traditionally a Burgundian varietal, gamay grows well on the high, steep slopes of the winery. The gamay is harvested in mid-september and aged in stainless steel tanks. The finished product shows soft tannins and a strawberry bouquet. Try this with our Meat Plate!
Each wine is $12 per glass and $48 per bottle. Half glass pours ($6) are also available.
If you would like to know more about the Grosjean label please click HERE.
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Please join us on Monday July 24th at 7pm, along with John Paine of Rosenthal Wine Merchants and Kate Eckblad of Rootstock Wine Company, for a lovely dinner exploring the wines of the smallest (and most elevated) grape growing region of Italy, Valle d'Aosta. Bordered by France and Switzerland, this region in the uppermost corner of Italy is home to quite a few native varietals you may have not yet heard of.
Chef Dan Berger has put together a beautiful menu to highlight the wines & food traditions of Valle d'Aosta, as well as summer produce in Minnesota. We hope you will join us.
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Nightingale will be closed Tuesday July 4th in observance of Independence Day.
We will reopen Wednesday July 5th at 4 P.M. for regular service. We look forward to seeing you!
Please call 612.354.7060 for reservations.
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Enjoy the flavors of summer with our new Market Salad. This one features delicate butter lettuce, cherries, pecorino fresca, and a marcona almond vinaigrette.
Have a Happy and Safe Pride weekend!
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Thanks for a great party this weekend for Open Streets!
Visit us this week and try our delicious new summer menu items: Avocado Toast served on housemade brown rice bread with pickled ramp gremolata or Seared Ahi Tuna on lush bed of white beans and garlic aioli. The weather is great and we have the perfect answer to whatever you're in the mood for.
As always, please call 612.354.7060 for reservations.


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You can long press on home screen or press menu and select wallpapers you will then see Honeycomb Wallpapers as an option.
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There are many reasons a previously house trained dog begins to pee in the house, including advancing age. This is a guide about old dog peeing in house.
My oldest dog has started peeing on my bedroom floor. He has never done this. He's 13yrs old, but you wouldn't know it in how he plays outside. I want to take him to the vet, but am a little strapped for cash. Any over the counter meds I could get him from Petsmart or Petco?
My twelve year old Lab has always been healthy. He is acting fine and eating fine and playing fine. However he is drinking excessively and going outside to pee quite a bit. The house is extremely dry from the heat, but just today he has gone in the house twice. This is something he never did.
Dogs can get diabetes and kidney diseases. Please take him to the vet.
Our dog has started peeing inside, she doesn't know she is doing it. She is a 10 year old cross Jack Russell.
There are so many possible causes for this that it would be impossible to give advice. You really need a Vet to exclude fixable problems before deciding on what you need to do. 10 years old is not all that old for a small dog. Your chances of having a treatable medical condition here are high. Anyway, what Deeli said. Good luck.
I have a female dog who is 15 years old and is unable to hold her urine for the 7 or 8 hours we are gone? I was thinking about trying the doggy pads any thougths?
North Shore under pads on amazon.com sells reasonably and they are free shipping. I buy from them all the time and have never been disappointed with their product. They do not leak through and they are large enough I can scissor cut in half and make two that lasts longer. I just put the cut end toward the back and the pad is placed in a hard plastic liner just in case my dog goes too close to the edge.
They also send a free Xtra large under pad in each order. You get 100 quality under pads for about $40.00 and if you cut in half, you get double the amount for the same price and it's a quality/quantity stretcher. It's up to your dog whether an under pad is going to be of use. One of our dogs uses them between outdoor potty time or when we are away from home too long.
My dog is getting old, she is part Jack Russell and part Chihuahua, she is about 10 or 11 years old in dog years. I know her sight and hearing is going, she used to be potty trained, but no longer seems to be. I am a great dog lover, she is a rescue dog, we adopted her 7 years ago. Anyway, I know she is old, and stressed, but she is also very spoiled, she is my fur baby child.
Today she has peed on the carpet twice and even crapped on the carpet, she has been doing this a lot lately, why, I don't know, but my carpet is completely covered in spots. When I catch her I tell her no, and put her outside. I watch her go out there, but then she comes back in and she does it again. What else can I do? Any solutions, what might make her stop, or is this just normal behavior, as I think she may be beyond retraining.
Also, I just want to mention we have another dog who always goes outside to do his business. She is still pretty active when she is happy, she sings and dances, and loves to go for car rides, and walks, if any of that matters.
This may be age related incontinence. A veterinarian will help you diagnose the condition.
I have two 9 year old Border Terriers and one of them (not sure which) has started to pee in the house, mainly in the same area in the kitchen. They even do it when we are in the house. They have their own dog door. How can we stop this? They are both neutered males. Do you think crating them would help?
Our four legged children are like people. As we age health issues start, organs don't function properly. Have your vet check out your baby to rule out any health issues. If there are no health issues, it may be time for your baby to wear diapers.
My miniature Yorkie is 13 years of age and has started peeing constantly in the house. She goes out and pees on demand when told even though she has done two or three large puddles in the house. We are constantly putting her outside every time she gets out of her bed. She has stopped asking to go out, but yaps quite loud to come back in. Has anyone got any answers to this problem?
It does sound like diabetes, or kidney disease. Both are treatable, and your dog can continue to enjoy life. See the Vet ASAP and good luck to you.
I have a 10 year old Lab that is peeing in the house. It is always on her bed. I have changed the bed thinking once done that she will not do it again. She did on the new bed. I have taken her to the vet and her health is good (bloodwork and urine work). She is outside all day with her buddy, but she will go within 30 minutes of being in the house. I now keep her in the mud room and even put a puppy pad down. She still pees on the bed. Now she gets nothing. Help.
This is a common problem. Your dog is not aware she is being naughty. In fact she is may not be aware of what is happening. Doggie diapers are not expensive and work very well. Dogs don't seem to mind wearing them. Some are quite fashionable.
My 15 year old Jack Russell terrier is peeing without control and he won't leave diapers on. He's deaf and almost blind, but he can just be on my lap and pee on me. We can't put anything in his cage anymore cause he even pees in it. I'm at my wit's end, any suggestions?
See your vet. He can probably give him something to help alleviate the situation. Your dog can't help it; he's no longer young.
I feel you on this. OUr dog towards the last few years of his life was completely incontinent. He ended up spending most of the day outside.
There are medications and surgery available to treat this problem. You will have to ask your vet what the best option is. The vet may also know of some diaper that will not be able to be removed.
My old blind dog peeing in my house and he is always walking around in circles. What could be wrong?
If he is old, peeing could be incontinence. In other words, he can't control his bladder anymore.
Walking around in circles could be any number of things, including OCD or neurological degeneration.
You will have to take him to the vet to find out if he can be helped.
Our 25 lb. dog is 13 years old and is peeing on our beds, rugs, furniture, and you name it. He seems to forget to let us know he wants to go out. When he does actually come and want us to take him out he will let us know and then run and hide. After 6 or more tries to put him on the leash, he'll go out to do his business. We love him and can't figure out what's going on. He doesn't seem to be in any pain or distress.
We take him to the vet regularly for his check-ups. He takes one Prilosec every day because prior to taking the Prilosec he ate loads of grass and threw up a lot. He is not dripping urine so diapers aren't needed. Any recommendations would be appreciated. He eats Blue Buffalo canned food and a few Milk Bones here and there. His name is "Buddy".
My Pom will be 10 shortly, in September, and has started drinking water in excess and wetting in the house. She has never done this before.
I have a male 13 year old Sheltie. He is peeing in the house all the time or just dribbling. What to do?
My 12 year old Cairn Terrier girl has been peeing on accident in our house once a day at around 9 pm at night, for about 2 nights. What should I do? Should I be worried?
Our 12 year old Border Collie, a female, has started urinating on her bed and in our sun room corners. How can we prevent this?
First this is to have her checked by a vet to make sure that this isn't a Urinary Tract Infection or a renal issue. Also make sure that she isn't in pain with arthritis, as an older dog she might be having an issue getting up and out. Basically rule out all the medical possibilities before thinking it is behavioral.
Absolutely have her checked at the vets to rule out any medical problems. There are many medical issues that can cause this. If everything is OK, there are any number of things to try. Your vet can prescribe a medicaton that can stop the leaking if it is from weak bladder muscles. This is not uncommon in older female dogs. You also may need to take her outside more often. Like older people, older dogs just do not have the same ability to hold their bladder as when they were young.
Our 12 year old dog started peeing in the house. She does not do it all of the time, only when we leave. She can go all day and night and not have an accident; once we leave she does.
Today I let my 10 yr old dog sit on my bed. This is the first time she has peed on my bed. What does that mean? Is it because she is 10 yrs old and is getting old and what do I do?
Your dog is older and may have developed a medical problem that needs immediate treatment to improve his behavior. Please take him to your vet now as the vet will be able to clarify and treat any medical problems. The vet can also suggest ways that will help you help your dog to change his unacceptable behavior.
How can we get our elder dog to stop urinating on the floors? We have a miniature Poodle that is 21 yrs old, had cataracts, and has a leg that cannot work on any type of flooring except carpet.
We had the same problem with our dog when he got old. We took him to the vet and found out he had diabetes so he was drinking excess amounts of water which was causing the peeing problem. So if you notice that your dog has been drinking a whole lot of water, find out if he has diabetes. If he does they can give him medicine which will stop the excess drinking which in turn will stop the peeing problem.
We adopted a senior dog, who is also blind, in December. William is a Beagle Dachshund mix. I was told he was housebroken by the rescue. He pees in the house and we've done everything we can think of to try to stop him. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!
Does he "ask" to go outside? I have a blind dachshund....got her when she was 8 weeks old. I immediately hung a large bell by my back door & taught her to ring it when she needs to go out. She still used it to this day & she is now 12 yrs. old. My daughter got 2 new puppies a few months ago.....she did the same thing and it works for her too. Because your dog is blind he might be confused as to how to let you know he needs to go out. Give the bell a try.....mine caught on to it really quick.
My 15 year old Maltese has recently started leaving surprises "poop and pee" when left alone a few hours, and first thing in the morning. We take her outside to do her thing, but she still has the indoor accidents. We recently changed her feed to a senior brand. But she did have some accidents with the previous food, just not that often. Is this age related and how can we prevent this from continuing?
Yes, of course this an be related to getting older. Please make an appointment with your fur babie's veterinarian for a senior examination. Your Vet will advice you on how to care for your baby at an older age. Please do not scold him/her for this action it is not their fault. Good luck.
I have a 12 year old male Dachshund who will go outside and go to the bathroom and then has come back in and urinated inside. A couple times it has been big amounts, and then just small amounts other times.
My 11 year old dog who has always been able to to hold it even up to 16 hours, has now started peeing in the house. On everything! I have had to rip up the carpet he has peed on it so much, but then he just finds a new spot.
He has always alerted me when he needs to go out, but not now. In fact last night he peed on the laundry. Two days ago he stood right in front of me and peed on the tile. I am overwhelmed. He does not have an infection and I am at my wits end. I live alone so I have no one to let him out when I am at work. I have a lab who has been with him for years so it is not a new pet. Please some advice?


Wood shoe trees are probably the most exclusive way to keep his men's shoes in shape and thus to preserve the value. The selection of shoe straps is so big that there is something for every taste and of course budgets. In principle, all shoe trees fulfil the demands placed on them to keep the men's shoe in shape in the same way. Nevertheless, there are big differences in terms of the different materials. Shoe trees made of plastic have the big disadvantage that they break very easily and the life is so very limited.
The undoubted best option here are the wooden shoe trees, in many ways. Wood, like leather, is a natural material, both are breathable, and that may be the biggest advantage. The human foot gives on average a shot glass of moisture (sweat) to the men's shoe during the day. That's why it's so important to give men's shoes a rest for a day.
This is exactly where the great advantage of the wood shoe tree comes into play, as it absorbs the moisture in the men's shoe like a sponge and releases it back into the air through its surface. The drying process with a wooden shoe tensioner is much faster than with a plastic shoe tree.
The higher purchase price of a wooden shoe trees compared to a plastic shoe tree has to be seen in relative terms, since the lifespan of a shoe tree made of wood is much higher than that of a plastic shoe tree. We cannot spend a lot of money for a shoe trees, or may from time to time make a bargain on special offers in the trade. In terms of sustainability, too, the wood shines shoe trees with top marks, as it does not only last a (men's shoe) life, but is virtually indestructible. So in fact an investment for life.


Russia and Kazakhstan are to sign a three-year agreement on joint military drills in the near future, the Russian defense minister said on Friday.
"Within the next few weeks, I believe we will sign an agreement on the holding of joint exercises over the next three years," Anatoly Serdyukov, currently on a visit to Kazakhstan, said Russian news agency reported.
Some 2,000 Russian and Kazakh paratroopers will conduct a joint counterinsurgency tactical exercise later on Friday.
A Kazakh Defense Ministry spokesman said the 2008 Kazakh-Russian military cooperation program includes a series of joint operational and combat training activities.


I have some course suggestions. I have been transitioning from being "Red" heavy to "Blue" heavy... I have a list of some things I would love to see. In doing so I have been reading many text books and have noticed a trend: There are so many aids, videos etc. for going offensive. But the DFIR side has so much more beyond just knowing enough to get certified.
There are some deeper dives into specific skill sets needed for truly defending against the dark arts. Since I am already typing I might as well list them out.
I know many IT Professionals and managers are cert focused.... but these are really valuable skills that usually just get a wave top explanation. Some deep dive videos would be amazing.
May I humbly suggest Tyler Hudak for the Malware Reverse Engineering.
If this is the wrong place to plop this down- my sincere apologies.
No problems posting this here. To make sure they are on our official course request list, you want to go to the course library and click on the link for course request. This is the official list that is used by ITProTV. It gives you a chance make sure it's heard and others can upvote these ideas too.
The more votes, normally means the more likely hood those can get done, especially if they're in our "Wheelhouse." If not, it may still get done but requires us to look for an external Subject Matter Expert to see if we can get it done.
Step #1, get it on the list, or some of the ones you've mentioned are on the list, you can upvote those.
Thanks! I will be sure to do that!