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A white actor was cast as MLK — until the black playwright caught wind of it.
By Michael E. Miller
The Kent State Pan-African studies department will be premiering "The Mountaintop", MLK play: http://t.co/fUhWQMSYpK pic.twitter.com/XlAXGVp0Mk
— KentWired (@kentwired) September 24, 2015
In her critically acclaimed play "The Mountaintop," Katori Hall drastically re-imagined Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. Instead of the self-assured Civil Rights icon depicted in newsreels and on national monuments, Hall portrayed King as a regular man with regular struggles.
"He had vulnerabilities and fears," Hall told The Washington Post in 2013. "That is the King you will see in 'Mountaintop.' . . . It was important to see the humanity in this hero so we can see the hero in ourselves."
But there are limits to the range of humanity Hall wanted her character to capture.
Last month, Hall opened an e-mail from a friend. Inside the e-mail was a link to an amateur production of her play at Kent State University. Hall clicked on the link and was taken aback.
The actor pictured on stage looked similar to MLK in every other production of "The Mountaintop" save for one detail.
His skin.
"At first glance I was like, 'Unh-uh, maybe he light-skinned. Don't punish the brother for being able to pass,'" Hall wrote Monday on the Root. "But further Googling told me otherwise."
Martin Luther King was now white.
The controversial production, and Hall's angry reaction, have opened a debate about the limits of non-traditional casting at a time when race is under a microscope in America.
As actors of color increasingly play traditionally white roles, breaking Broadway's color barriers, should the opposite be true as well? Should a white man be allowed to play a black historical figure as important as Martin Luther King?
Not in my play, Hall answered.
In her article for the Root, Hall wrote about her mother's sighting of MLK's "chocolate" skin just days before the reverend's assassination formed the basis of "The Mountaintop," which shows King struggling with a host of troubles in the hours before his death.
"Imagine my surprise when, on Oct. 4, 2015, at midnight in London, I received an email from a colleague sending me a link to Kent State University's amateur production of the play," Hall said in the article. "The actor playing King stood there, hands outstretched, his skin far from chocolate but a creamy buff.
"Kent State had broken a world record; it was the first Mountaintop production to make King white," she continued.
"Rage would come in the morning," Hall said. But that night she merely rattled off an e-mail to her agent, who complained to the Dramatists Play Service, who sent a "a damning letter to the university about the race-revisionist casting."
"While it is true that I never designated in the play text that King and Camae be played by black actors, reading comprehension and good-old scene analysis would lead any director to cast black or darker-complexioned actors," Hall wrote in the Root. "Hell, even in Russia, where black actors are scarce, the theater moved mountains to cast two black actors for the reading.
"Neither the director nor the school consulted me or Dramatists Play Service regarding this experiment," she added.
But the curious case of Kent State's race-blurring play was no accident by an oblivious Ohio director.
Instead, it was a conscious and deliberately provocative choice by a director — an African American director, nonetheless.
"I truly wanted to explore the issue of racial ownership and authenticity," director Michael Oatman said on opening night of his decision to use two actors — one white, one black — to play King. "I didn't want this to be a stunt, but a true exploration of King's wish that we all be judged by the content of our character and not the color of our skin. … I wanted the contrast. … I wanted to see how the words rang differently or indeed the same, coming from two different actors, with two different racial backgrounds."
Robert Branch, the white actor cast as King, said he was as surprised as anyone to get the part.
"When I first got offered the role, I literally kissed the feet of the director," he said, according to a Kent State press release. "It was a dream. Martin Luther King Jr. was a hero of mine before I even knew what heroes were. I was humbled. I wanted to honor this man and honor this text."
His female co-star said that she was nervous about the casting.
"My first response was, what do you mean Martin Luther King is going to be white?" said Cristal Christian, the actress playing Camae, a maid who appears at King's hotel room door.
"Had I not found the right actors for this piece, I do not think that I would have even attempted it," Oatman said in the press release.
Hill said she would have preferred it that way.
In an interview with the Guardian on Tuesday, the playwright doubled-down on her criticism of Oatman's decision to cast a white man as King.
"I just really feel as though it echoes this pervasive erasure of the black body and the silencing of a black community — theatrically and also, literally, in the world," she said.
The casting was "disrespectful" and "a disservice to not just Dr. King but an entire community," Hall added.
She wasn't the only one left fuming.
"How was this allowed to happen?" Howard Sherman, interim director of the Alliance for Inclusion in the Arts, said in a blog post.
"While it is quite surprising to imagine Dr. King, or Malala Yousafzai, or Cesar Chavez played by white actors, let's remember that we are now in the post-Hamilton era, which suggests to the narrow-minded that roles meant for people of color can now be played by white actors if traditionally (or historically) white characters can be played by actors of color," Sherman said, referencing Lin-Manuel Miranda's highly acclaimed, hip-hop-infused, genre- and race-blurring musical.
"I would, and frequently do, argue that this is a false equivalency," continued Sherman, who is also director of the Arts Integrity Initiative at The New School College of Performing Arts School of Drama. "Could such specificity lead to playwrights declaring that their characters can only be played by white actors? Yes, and whether we like it or not, that's their right. For as long as work is under copyright, it is the decision of the author (or their estate) to decide what may be done with or to their work. Yes, that may seem to stifle creativity on the part of directors and limit opportunities for actors in some works, but in the theatre in the U.S. — as opposed to film or television — the authors own their plays and have the final word."
That's exactly what has happened with "The Mountaintop."
"In the wake of the Kent State production," Hall said, "the following clause has been added to my licensing agreement: 'Both characters are intended to be played by actors who are African-American or Black. Any other casting choice requires the prior approval of the author.'"
Presto. No more white Kings, at least in productions of Hall's play.
Despite her anger over the casting uproar, Hall said that she hoped the controversy would draw attention to the fraught issue of race in the theater.
"I feel as though a lot of theatremakers were a bit appalled at the choice that the director made — and that it was supported so wholeheartedly by the institution," Hall told the Guardian. "So it was really a moment to talk about playwright intention, but to then, beyond that, talk about much bigger issues, about not only being a black artist but also being a black person in America."


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At this time of year, with the snow piled high and the temperatures just barely starting to rise into the thirties again (balmy!), it can be hard foraging in your grocery store's produce section. Eating seasonally becomes tricky mid-winter if you are focused on healthy eating and trying to get all your fruits and veggies in. Luckily, there are quite a few go-to choices to keep in mind as you shop.
Winter squash continues to be delicious at this point in the year, as it stores very well for a long time. Conversely, I tend to avoid apples at this time of year, because they're often mealy from long term storage. Also, some of the softer fruit from the southern hemisphere usually doesn't fare well in the long travel to my store (i.e. plums, nectarines). Don't forget the other sections of your grocery store; look for dried, canned, and frozen fruits and veggies to round out your fresh offerings. And if anything in the list above is unfamiliar to you, please feel free to ask me what the heck you can do with this produce.
At other times of the year, you can consult this seasonality calendar to see what is at its peak. For a more specific guideline of what is locally in season for you, check out this great resource from the National Resources Defense Council.


Everyone who reads my columns knows I believe U.S. corporate leaders are missing the boat when it comes to their organizations' human capital. I have been persistent, indeed bordered on being a pest, in this belief. Many say, "Our people are our most important asset." Few mean it.
But there is a for-profit organization walking the talk, putting their money where their mouth is and proving that they invest in their people. The really eye-opening part is the company is investing in its employees, knowing many will take that investment elsewhere. The organization is Arby's. Yes, Arby's — the very one that serves you great meats on a bun with the famous Arby's and Horsey sauces.
One of the biggest objections to investing in employees is they might take the training to a different employer. It happens, especially in the restaurant industry. Last year, the average turnover in the industry was 110 percent. Arby's was lower but was still way above the national average, which is below 20 percent. Given these odds, Wall Street would say that no executive team should ever invest in training any single employee. Yet Arby's does. Why?


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On behalf of Law Office of Kevin L. Beard, P.A. posted in child custody on Friday, February 3, 2017.
Most states have adopted the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act. Nevertheless, different state courts may have different ways of interpreting the act. As such, if you are involved in a child custody dispute with a spouse who is living in another state, it is important to determine which state will have jurisdiction over the matter, and then find a family law attorney who is familiar with that state's interpretation of the law.
-- Child's home state: The state that has jurisdiction over the child custody concern should be the home state of the child for a period of no less than six months before the legal action was filed. If the child hasn't lived there for at least six months, then the action should be filed in the previous state.
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BURNS NIGHT is back with a mix of expert scotch-tasting with Whisky Sommelier Leslee Fredricks of the NSLC, Scottish-themed canapes prepared by Founder's House Head Chef Chris Pyne, Scott Henderson on bagpipes and Paul O'Brien on Celtic guitar… and more!
The event will take place at the EVENT SPACE at Fort View Golf Course. Tickets are available through King's Theatre.
Leslee's pick of Scotches includes:
Bowmore Darkest Sherry Cask 15YO
Hazelburn 12YO
Glenlivet Nadurra First Fill
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TICKETS are $60 each (or $30 without the scotch-tasting)
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This is a fundraiser for King's Theatre.
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DAVID CHAMBERLAND & Friends
SADLY WE ANNOUNCE THAT THIS SHOW HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO A VOICE INJURY.
We will reschedule at the earliest opportunity. We wish David a full and speedy recovery and are sending him LOTS OF LOVE.
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THE BHANGRA BOYS
Join us for an afternoon of Film, Music and Live dancing with Halifax's beloved viral dance sensations, the Bhangra Boys! Watch Behind the Bhangra Boys, a new documentary film inspired by their joyous approach to activism, created by local filmmaker and photographer Nance Ackerman in collaboration with the Maritime Bhangra Group. Then experience the Bhangra Boys live on stage. Wear your sneakers and join them for a one-of-a-kind live dance experience! Nance Ackerman and three of the Bhangra Boys will be present. This is an ADMISSION BY DONATION event. Proceeds will be donated to support local action on Climate Change.
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PROTEUS SAXOPHONE QUARTET
Proteus Saxophone Quartet is an exciting Classical brass ensemble. Living across Canada, Proteus unites throughout the year for intensive projects, which have taken them across Western Canada, the USA and France. Each musician is a soloist in their own right.
Tommy Davis currently lives in Montreal, where he is active in the improvised
music scene, as well as working with many different ensembles and a growing teaching studio. Holly DeCaigny divides her time between Edmonton, Alberta, where she will be pursuing a DMA in saxophone performance, and Calgary, where she is an active freelance musician and teacher. Mark Michalak lives in Calgary, Alberta. He teaches a diverse studio of students from beginners to University level, as well as being an active music teacher in the school boards as a clinician and a substitute teacher. Michael Morimoto lives in Vancouver, BC, where he has a successful career as a music instrument repair technician and freelance musician.
Their repertoire ranges from the familiar Bach and Piazzolla to new music written especially for the ensemble by Canadian composers, and lots more in between.
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FREE MOVIE IN CELEBRATION OF AFRICAN HERITAGE MONTH
Black Panther is a gorgeous, groundbreaking celebration of black culture
Marvel's Black Panther is a cultural phenomenon, a historic box office success that's brought in rave reviews and sparked conversation all over social media and traditional media alike. There are no signs of the excitement abating, either, as the conversation about the film has evolved from discussions about the importance of representation into something grander: a rather groundbreaking celebration of black culture.
With an all-star collection of majority black talent both in front of and behind the camera, Black Panther, under the direction of Ryan Coogler (Fruitvale Station, Creed), is about more than the latest superhero's journey; it's also about black culture's journey, and it points toward a future where it could be the culture. It acknowledges and celebrates everything from traditional African society to African-American political debates, from the power and beauty of black women to the preservation of identity, all within the lush confines of the fictional African nation of Wakanda.
All told, Black Panther's greatest legacy may not be what it's done for Marvel, Hollywood, or box office records, but what it's done for the culture. In Wakanda, which offers much to marvel at for audiences of all backgrounds, black viewers in particular have found a cultural oasis that feels like nothing we've seen before. — Vox
Admission: FREE FOR ALL
Doors open 45 minutes before showtime. General admission seating.
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SMALL ISLAND – National Theatre
Andrea Levy's epic, Orange Prize-winning novel bursts to new life on the Olivier stage. A company of 40 tells a story which journeys from Jamaica to Britain, through the Second World War to 1948 – the year the HMT Empire Windrush docked at Tilbury.
Adapted for the stage by Helen Edmundson, Small Island follows three intricately connected stories. Hortense yearns for a new life away from rural Jamaica, Gilbert dreams of becoming a lawyer, and Queenie longs to escape her Lincolnshire roots. Hope and humanity meet stubborn reality as the play traces the tangled history of Jamaica and the UK.
Running Time: Approx. 3hrs
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GEOFF BUTLER: A Celebration
Join us for an afternoon of art, music, words, and film in celebration of the extraordinary and much-beloved local artist and writer, GEOFF BUTLER, RCA.
The event includes a screening of the new documentary about Geoff by local filmmaker DEVIN FRASER called OFF THE BEATEN PATH, as well a short piece about Geoff by local filmmaker TIM WILSON.
We'll also be presenting Geoff live on stage with readings from his new book of poetry called LULLABIES FOR SENIORS, followed Lullabies in song with local musicians under the direction of the great NOELLE LUCAS.
This event will also open an new exhibition of Geoff's art in the lobby of King's Theatre.
And the celebration may even include some Newfoundland delectable to eat and drink…
Don't miss this very special event! Admission by donation.
THE STANFIELDS
The Stanfields are a multiple award-winning five-piece Folk'n'Roll band based in Halifax, Canada. Combining Rock music with solid nods to Celtic and Americana – they play what they want, sing what they feel, and leave nothing on the table.
Formed in 2008, The Stanfields have since released 5 albums and toured extensively throughout North America and Europe, sharing the stage with Queens of the Stone Age, Flogging Molly, Frank Turner and Dropkick Murphys among many. Coming as no surprise to the band's sizeable international fanbase,
The Stanfields have taken a "predictably-unpredictable" turn with their upcoming recording "Classic Fadeout" (January 2020 on GroundSwell/Believe), seeing the band draw upon relatively gentler influences such as The Band, Stray Gators-era Neil Young and 70's west coast country rock and infusing them into their distinct, swaggering brand of storytelling folk'n'roll.
Jon Landry – Vox, Guitar, Harmonica,
Calen Kinney – Violin or Fiddle, Bouzouki, Vox
Jason MacIsaac – Guitar, Vox
Dillan Tate – Bass, Vox
Mark Murphy – Drums, Vox
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Philip Glass' AKHNATEN – Met Opera
Director Phelim McDermott tackles another one of Philip Glass's masterpieces, following the now-legendary Met staging of Satyagraha. Star countertenor Anthony Roth Costanzo is the title pharaoh, the revolutionary ruler who transformed ancient Egypt, with the striking mezzo-soprano J'Nai Bridges in her Met debut as his wife, Nefertiti. To match the opera's hypnotic, ritualistic music, McDermott has created an arresting vision that includes a virtuosic company of acrobats and jugglers. Karen Kamensek conducts in her Met debut.
Please be aware that this production contains some full-frontal nudity, which may not be suitable for young audiences.
This production was originally created by English National Opera and LA Opera
In collaboration with Improbable
Estimated Run Time: 3 hrs 30 mins
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ALL ABOUT EVE – National Theatre
Gillian Anderson (X-Files, NT Live: A Streetcar Named Desire) and Lily James (Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again) lead in All About Eve, broadcast live to cinemas from the West End in London.
All About Eve tells the story of Margo Channing. Legend. True star of the theatre. The spotlight is hers, always has been. But now there's Eve. Her biggest fan. Young, beautiful Eve. The golden girl, the girl next door. But you know all about Eve…don't you…?
Lifting the curtain on a world of jealousy and ambition, this new production, from one of the world's most innovative theatre directors, Ivo van Hove (Network, NT Live: A View from the Bridge), asks why our fascination with celebrity, youth and identity never seems to get old.
Adapted by Ivo van Hove from the 1950 Twentieth Century Fox film by Joseph L Mankiewicz and the play "The Wisdom of Eve" by Mary Orr. Ivo van Hove directs this new stage version with set and lighting design from Jan Versweyveld, costume design by An D'Huys and music from double Mercury Prize-winner PJ Harvey, alongside Tom Gibbons' sound design. Casting is by Julia Horan CDG.
by Joseph L Mankiewicz. Adapted and directed for the stage by Ivo van Hove
Presented by Sonia Friedman Productions and Fox Stage Productions
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I'm going... Just to ask the bus driver how much he's seen of the brookes money.
I can't make this now so if anyone fancies going send me your email address and I'll send the ticket over.
Wonder who, if anybody will replace Buchan !!
Didn't know he'd left. Shame it's not giddings he gets right on my nerves.
Same here. I wish Giddings would do one as well.
Along with the obviously drunk, the ones who need a a full minute between words, those who put on far too thick a Yorkshire accent that it's obviously put on / exaggerated to the point of being incomprehensible and the rambling idiots who take forever to make a basic point.
They need to get a bit cheeky with these callers, quickly take the mick and bounce onto the next call.
Be a bit more entertaining and get better content.
Thanks for the offer. Normally go to this but ended up on the waiting list this time as was late picking up the initial email. Can't make it anyway now this evening but hope some pertinent questions get asked. Jos may not know whether or not we are under an embargo but he should at least know whether there are areas of the team that he would like to strengthen in.
I'd be surprised if Jos turns up to this. He'll probably send Bullen.


Not my pun, but one from "Word Wars: Tiles and Tribulations on the Scrabble Circuit". A documentary I rented from blockbuster today and that I HIGHLY recommend.
As a fan of word games (I play some Scrabble, Upwords, and Boggle at home, though I'm not that great at any of them - I also play a few of the yahoo/popcap/etc word games - By the way, Word Ninja is awesome, as is it's brethren, Kung Fu Chess, the guys at Shizmoo are awesome) - anyhoo, as a fan of word games, it was just fun to see master players at work, or at play, or whatever.
Surprisingly, it was a great character movie, as it contained the best characters - real ones! Quirky, interesting, strange people. Especially some of those in the bonus footage around the games played in the park in NY.
While not a huge thing, the film also does a really nice job of highlighting played tiles, pausing action, etc, in order to bring the viewer along without missing what otherwise would be details only accessible to other expert players.
There are several moments in the film that dance around making this point: Scrabble champions are losers.
By that I mean, they point out several times that by and large, these people have dedicated a significant portion of their life to studying and practicing the game - to the point where most aren't professionally successful, many aren't socially or romantically successful either.
The same was true of the chess scene when I briefly spent some time in it. In small regional competition my natural ability and moderate amount of time I spent practicing (i.e. time cutting class) did OK for me. But larger tournaments I ran into real players. Guys who *studied* the game, and other players games, and I couldn't match that.
*An aside: In some ways, I was a bit like Marlon in the film, in that while other players during provincials got an early night in to be fresh the next day, me and another player decided to go out bar hopping for the night. The guy I went out with had a very dramatic game the next day where he passed out at his table after making his first couple moves. His clock then ran down 2o minutes until he had 5 minutes remaining, when he suddenly woke up. So he then had to play speed chess while his opponent didn't. And he still won! Then we went out between rounds and, ahem, partook of the herb.
ANYHOO! I'm wondering if there's an equivalent here in other areas. Is the disfunctional, obsessed, scrabble or chess player really very similar to the workaholic CEO who's "married to the job"?
Food for thought. Anyway, go rent it! It's really good!
I decided to pick up God of War for PS2. Despite the violence/etc content, I'd heard it was a well designed game and worth having a look at.
I *HATE* it. Ugh. It's a button-mashing fighting game. I might be dressed up with better graphics, better story, better cinematics, but at the end of the day, you still win through button mashing.... including segments where they basically tell you PRESS THE X BUTTON AS FAST AS YOU CAN!!!!
Ugh. Wish I'd rented it. It's getting sold tommorrow! Blech! Back to Psychonauts!!!


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Live at the Cow Palace is a live album by the American rock band the Grateful Dead.  It was recorded at the Cow Palace in Daly City, California, on New Year's Eve, 1976.  Released in 2007, it was the first Grateful Dead album produced under contract with Rhino Records. Pre-orders through the Grateful Dead Store received a bonus disc. The album was created by remixing and remastering the original 24-track concert soundboard tapes.

Track listing
Disc one
First set:
"The Promised Land" (Chuck Berry) – 4:50
"Bertha" (Robert Hunter, Jerry Garcia) – 6:34
"Mama Tried" (Merle Haggard) – 3:01
"They Love Each Other" (Hunter, Garcia) – 7:15
"Looks Like Rain" (John Barlow, Bob Weir) – 7:41
"Deal" (Hunter, Garcia) – 5:34
"Playing In The Band" (Hunter, Mickey Hart, Weir) – 23:08

Disc two
Second set:
"Sugar Magnolia" > (Hunter, Weir) – 8:49
"Eyes of the World" > (Hunter, Garcia) – 12:26
"Wharf Rat" > (Hunter, Garcia) – 13:28
"Good Lovin'" > (Artie Resnick, Rudy Clark) – 5:11
"Samson and Delilah" (traditional, arr. Weir) – 9:48
"Scarlet Begonias" (Hunter, Garcia) – 11:55

Disc three
Second set, continued:
"Around and Around" (Berry) – 8:10
"Help On The Way" > (Hunter, Garcia) – 5:12
"Slipknot!" > (Garcia, Keith Godchaux, Bill Kreutzmann, Phil Lesh, Weir) – 8:51
"Drums" > (Hart, Kreutzmann) – 3:04
"Not Fade Away" > (Buddy Holly, Norman Petty) – 11:04
"Morning Dew" (Bonnie Dobson, Tim Rose) – 15:11
First encore:
"One More Saturday Night" (Weir) – 5:07
Second encore:
"Uncle John's Band" (Hunter, Garcia) – 8:18
"We Bid You Goodnight" (trad., arr. Grateful Dead) – 3:26

Spirit of '76: Live at the Cow Palace Bonus Disc

"The Music Never Stopped" (Weir/Barlow) – 5:49 – Boston Music Hall, Boston, MA 6/9/76
"Crazy Fingers" (Garcia/Hunter) – 11:18 – Boston Music Hall, Boston, MA 6/9/76
"Let It Grow" (Weir/Barlow) – 12:54 – Riverfront Coliseum, Cincinnati, OH 10/2/76
"Might As Well" (Garcia/Hunter) – 6:04 – Riverfront Coliseum, Cincinnati, OH 10/2/76
"Playing in the Band" > (Weir/Hart/Hunter) – 11:56 – College of William & Mary, Williamsburg, VA 9/24/76
"Supplication" > (Weir/Barlow) – 6:06 – College of William & Mary, Williamsburg, VA 9/24/76
"Playing in the Band" (Weir/Hart/Hunter) – 3:35 – College of William & Mary, Williamsburg, VA 9/24/76
"Scarlet Begonias" (Garcia/Hunter) – 11:09 – Mershon Auditorium, Columbus, OH 9/30/76

Personnel
Jerry Garcia – guitar, vocals
Donna Godchaux – vocals
Keith Godchaux – piano
Mickey Hart – drums
Bill Kreutzmann – drums
Phil Lesh – electric bass
Bob Weir – guitar, vocals

References

Grateful Dead live albums
2007 live albums
Rhino Entertainment live albums

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Ecclesial World
The Changing Ecclesial World (Part 1)
"I am made all things to all men, that I might by all means save some" 1Corinthians 9:22
Brother Ron Hicks spent the early years of his life in Adelaide and later moved to Washington DC in conjunction with
his work. He is currently employed by the International Monetary Fund and in that capacity has had the opportunity
to visit many of the so called under developed or third world countries. This is the first of two articles outlining
some of his experiences and detailing some of the very encouraging and exciting developments in the extension of
the Truth and of ecclesias in those areas.
Change and the prospect of change usually generate mixed feelings. We like the certainty, stability, and familiarity of things that we know. From these we wish to have no change. Of course, the greatest stability that we have is the Lord and His promises. In Him "there is no variableness nor shadow of turning". There is no change, or should not be, in our Scriptural beliefs, our attitude to the world, the standards by which we live, and so on. These are things that don't change, or should not change in our understanding and practice of them.
But our focus in this article is on what is changing. Many examples come to mind. However, I want to focus on the great change that has been occurring in the ecclesial landscape over recent years. Up to the time, say, of the second world war, the ecclesias were predominantly in the Anglo-Saxon world. There were very few ecclesias in Africa, Asia, and Eastern Europe, for example. But now, what a completely different picture there is. We now have many ecclesias throughout Africa—in Malawi alone, where I have visited so many times, there are around 3 000 brothers and sisters—Asia, and Eastern Europe, as well as other parts, such as the Caribbean. These numbers, of course, remain very small relative to the population in these areas. However, in just a few decades, the ecclesial picture has changed so dramatically.
Just consider Africa. From much correspondence and assembling of data (which I won't weary you with now), we can get some impression of how things have developed. Traditionally, South Africa has been the focus of ecclesial activity, where the number of brothers and sisters has been around the 500 mark for quite a long time. But in Eastern and Southern Africa (excluding South Africa), we now have well over 4 000 brothers and sisters, and about 125 ecclesias. In West Africa, ecclesial membership comprises about 600 brothers and sisters in about thirty five ecclesias (about one half of whom are in Nigeria).
Closer to Australia, ecclesias are expanding in several countries, most notably in the Philippines and India, but the spread is wide, from Korea through to Fiji. Even where ecclesias are very small, or non-existent such as in many of the South Pacific islands, the response to the gospel preaching has often been remarkable. Our missionary magazines, such as the Bible Missionary and the Gospel News, as well as missionary newsletters and other similar publications, should certainly be read to catch the spirit of what is happening in our times.
These, then, are dramatic changes. The question is, how do we respond to them? It is quite obvious that these developments open up all kinds of new responsibilities and challenges. How are we going to meet these challenges? How are our new brothers and sisters going to be looked after in their pastoral needs, as well, to some extent, in their material needs? How are we going to satisfy the vast interest in these areas in the Gospel message? Just take one case. A little while back I was in Rangoon, the capital of Burma (or Myanmar, as it is now called), in South East Asia, talking to an interested friend who had been receiving our literature for some time. He said, "This is very interesting. Could you come to [the address was given to me] and talk to some other Burmese friends who are interested in the Scriptures?" Of course, I said "yes". And, in the event, about 100 people came, and it was so exhilarating as, after I gave an opening talk, many Biblical questions were asked (and often very different points to those we would normally expect). And then the inevitable question, which comes up so often in the mission field. In this case, "where do the Christadelphians meet in Rangoon? Oh, you're not here? Why is that, when you have such a great gospel to present?" One doesn't really know how to answer. We must do our best, and pray.
Scriptural interest in Africa, in particular, is deep and wide-spread. Very often during a business discussion, one notices a Bible on the desk, or Scriptural quotations placed on the office wall. Buses going down the street carry the sign "God is good", written boldly on the side—or, approaching the end of an inter-city bus trip between Blantyre and Lilongwe, the two principal cities of Malawi, the music comes onto the sound system in the bus: "God be with you till we meet again". These and many other such signs are clear evidence of widespread interest in Scripture and provide excellent talking-points to generate a Biblical discussion. When one talks to a cross-section of people, and observes their behaviour and interests, it is clear that in Africa there is a vast field white to harvest.
In Eastern Europe we have preaching opportunities that we have never had before, and some faithful believers are now responding. But will the window for preaching always be open there? Who can tell. Only the Lord knows. I am sure that He wants us to accept the challenge with enthusiasm while the opportunity is there.
These, then, are very important changes. When the Lord said: "Other sheep I have which are not of this fold", he had a particular background in mind. But I am sure that the new vistas that are opening up for us in the breadth and diversity of the ecclesias point to sheep other than those from the traditional, Anglo-Saxon world. There are sheep in folds located quite differently from what we have known before.
These, then, are major changes. How do we cope with them? One response could be—we are not really very interested, because we have so much to do in our home areas. The latter may be true, but what if the early apostles had responded in the same way? What about witnessing both in Jerusalem, and in all Judea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth (Acts 1:8)? This great commission would never have been accomplished if the apostles had not had a wider grasp of their calling. We need to meet our responsibilities at home and abroad, and work out, with the Lord's blessing, how this can be effectively undertaken. Certainly, we need to give full support and show keen interest in what is being done in the Lord's name.
A major implication of these changes is that we must be thinking of the needs of our brothers and sisters in these new areas. In particular, our new brothers and sisters in the non-traditional mission fields are greatly encouraged by being remembered. They love to receive letters describing ecclesial life in other parts (but it is not a good idea to refer too much to all the material benefits that we have in the western world, lest we unwittingly create envy).
So, even if we stay at home, we can still help with correspondence, through which we can invoke a wonderful spirit of fellowship, interest, and caring.
Let me give an example. The correspondence tutors who write, say from England or Australia, to the contacts in Africa, and other parts, are especially loved, most particularly when a baptism has resulted. Once, I went with an African brother to a rather remote location in Malawi, close to the Mozambique border, to see a contact who had been corresponding for a long time with a tutor, a sister, in England. We reached his very humble home and, after quite lengthy discussions, we were impressed with his Biblical knowledge. He had a really excellent understanding of the first principles of Scripture. I asked: "How did you know all this? You have an excellent grasp of the foundations of the gospel". He opened a drawer near where he was sitting, and brought out a pile of letters, wrapped in an elastic band. "Mrs (he mentioned her name) taught me all this", he said. And then he asked me: "She's a saint, isn't she?" I responded: "Yes, she's a saint".
I have attended many baptisms in Africa, in conditions that must be much closer to the circumstances of the first century than we experience in the western world. After these baptisms, I have been asked on several occasions: "Please make sure that [brother or sister, the tutor] hears about this". Of course, they would write and tell them about their baptisms, but the wish for a photograph or a comment to be passed on shows the affection which they have for those who have taught them the great gospel of salvation.
My point is that we need to change our attitudes quite a bit to think more of our brothers and sisters in these new areas. Apart from letters, they love visits, of course. This is not always very easy, because some of the places are rather remote. But this is certainly not always the case. The paucity of visits which they have is rather disturbing in some respects. Once, after a memorial service in an ecclesia in Tanzania, I noticed some brethren reading a letter, and getting quite excited. I asked what the excitement was about. They told me that a missionary brother would be visiting for a few days in about nine months time. We are so used to much visiting, hearing different speakers, and so on, that it is quite a jolt to hear such enthusiasm for the visit of one brother in nine months time! Once I heard the comment: "When they fly over the top of us, I wonder if they think of us?" With so much travelling these days, brothers and sisters in these new parts often can't quite understand why they do not receive more visits. I feel at times that they perceive Anglo-Saxons helping Anglo-Saxons, and wish that they could benefit from more visits, even if quite short, to help them spiritually. There is so much to be done, that one hardly knows where to start. But we have a special obligation to help these wonderful new sheep in the fold.
These changes, then, are not something that we should, at worst, ignore, or even hear about but respond with disinterest. It is a great thing that is happening in our times. When we speak of prophecy being fulfilled in the last days, we tend to focus on the return of the Jews, the decline in morality, and so on. But one aspect, it seems to me, is often overlooked. In Matthew 24:14, we read: "And this gospel shall be preached in all the world for a witness unto all nations, and then the end shall come". I believe that the spread of the truth covering so many more areas than previously is surely in line with this prophecy. Of course, there are still vast areas seemingly untouched, but we know that Scripture speaks of a remnant rather than large numbers. We should then be even more exhilarated about what is happening when we see it fitting in with a prophetic plan.
As this work progresses, we will need new literature in different languages. Topics covered which are of key concern in these mission areas, include spirit and ancestral worship, and the approach to be taken with respect to the major religions. I have often been asked about the Christadelphian attitude toward Buddhism and Islam, for example; and then: "Could I please have a pamphlet on the subject?" Most important of all will be our prayers, and our involvement, ranging from interest and encouragement, to participation, either at home or abroad. For young people in particular, mission work can be a great maturing experience, as many will attest.
To be "all things to all men", is often construed in a pejorative way. In fact, the apostle Paul implied quite the reverse. It is about presenting the gospel effectively against different environments and backgrounds, making sure that the Lord is honoured in all things. This is our responsibility in the multifaceted ecclesia which is emerging in the last days. May the Lord give us the strength to do His will, and rejoice in this new ecclesial environment where we all have our part to play.
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How Many Octaves are There?
For the newbies, the term octave indeed seems alien. You have probably come across it during your music lessons. In music, the octave represents an interval where the higher note features a sound-wave frequency with a greater vibration than its lower note.
Therefore, the international set pitch A over middle C shakes at 440 hertz (rounds per second). Above the A chord, the octave has a vibration of 880 hertz, while the lower octave has one of 220 hertz.
Now, you might wonder how many octaves are there actually. Do not fret, as we are here to help you with that. You will get to know how many octaves does a piano, ukulele, and a guitar has.
Without further ado, let's dive in!
What is an Octave?
As we mentioned before, an octave is nothing but a musical interval. It can be defined both in terms of physics and of music.
In physics, an octave is a distance between two notes, one having 2x of a frequency than the other. For instance, the A4 note is the sound of a tremor at 440 Hz, and the A5 note is the noise of a tremor at 880 Hz. Moving in the other direction, the sound at 220 Hz is that of an A3 note.
In musical terms, the distance between a note (like C#) and the following note has the same name (the next C# higher or lower).
In most diagrams, it represents a C major scale, where the music increases from middle C or the C4 (this is the pitch C in the fourth octave on a piano) to note C5, an octave above the former one.
The C4 has a vibration of 261.63 Hz, and the C5 has a beat of 523.25 Hz – you can see that C5 has sound waves with double the frequency.
How to divide an Octave?
Octaves are linked in 12 equal intervals in any Western music. Each of the 12 equal intervals leads to a new note, which is as follows:
A#/ Bb
C#/ Db
D#/ Eb
F#/ Gb
G#/ Ab
Depending on which key we are in, the notes that have slashes can also be called by either name. For example, the note F# is located in the D's key, and it is the 3rd interval in this D major scale.
Due to some rules of the music theory, however, the Eb minor and Eb minor scale key have the same exact pitch as that of Gb.
Below is how the notes permit you to move stepwise – down or up an octave.
If we move up/down by an interval at one time, like starting from the note G note till the note Ab, you will be advancing in semitones (also called half steps).
If we move up/down by 2 intervals simultaneously, like from note G to note A, you will advance in whole tones (also called whole steps).
How Many Octaves are in Music?
With every octave, the frequency of sound doubles. If you consider starting from the lowest audible note, C note "C0", it has a frequency of 16.35 Hz.
You should know that this is much lower than the lowest note of a piano and just an iota lower than the human audible range limit.
Middle C has 4 octaves up, at 261.63 Hz or "C4." Just multiply the 16.35 Hz by four to get this. Keep on doubling octave by octave till you finally reach "C8", which is the highest C on the piano. It has a frequency of 4.2 kHz or 4186.01 Hz.
Ultimately, you begin approaching the human auditory range's boundaries with "C10", which is at 16.7 kHz or 16744.04 Hz, just 10 octaves more than our starting note.
How many Octaves does a Guitar have?
Learning how to play the guitar usually begins with learning its octaves. You must know how many octaves a guitar has by merely counting them.
Even though most guitars have a somewhat special design, most guitars boast around 4 octaves. This a rounded-up figure. Usually provided as fractions, the number of actual octaves heavily relies on the number of frets and strings, given that the tuning is done.
For instance, a 7-string guitar will feature a greater number of octaves than a 6-string guitar, just like the case for the guitars with more frets.
How many Octaves does a Ukulele have?
Without playing the actual chord, the sound can be made bigger with the help of octaves. Nowadays, ukuleles also have integrated octaves in them.
You will see that a standard re-entrant ukulele has up to 2 octaves, from C4 to A5 at the 12th fret or to C6 at the 15th fret (if your ukulele has one).
To do this, you have to attach a low-G string beginning at G3. Later you can go up to F6 on the concert/tenor ukulele – these have 20 frets.
How many Octaves does a Piano have?
Generally, a piano features 7 and ¼ octaves. This is applicable for a modern grand, uptight, or digital piano. By 7 and ¼, we mean that it has 7 full octaves and 3 extra treble notes – B, B-flat, and C.
In digital instruments, there can be variations of the octaves.
How many Octaves can a Human Ear Detect?
Since all the waveforms are complimentary, all octaves will harmonize. Giving you around 10 octaves, the human range of 20 Hz – 20,000 Hz will provide you with about 10 octaves.
Below 10 Hz, all you hear is considered to be rhythms. If you would like to include them as well, you will get 4 extra octaves, making a total of 14 octaves.
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That's a wrap on how many octaves there are. We hope this article answers all your questions about octaves.
For your ease, we have also mentioned the octaves of different instruments. Give this a read again for better understanding!
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Hoax fire caller prosecuted
A Staffordshire woman has been prosecuted for making a hoax call to the Fire Service which wasted two fire engines' and an officer's time.
Calls like this waste time and impact on the availability of life saving resources. This genuinely has the potential to put people's lives at risk as we are not available for true emergencies whilst dealing with hoax calls
Station Manager John Litchener
Diane Moore, of Thorney Lane, Newborough, was ordered to pay a total of £270 by Cannock Magistrates Court where she appeared on April 5, 2019, following a malicious 999 call on September 20, 2018.
She called Fire Control stating a tractor at a nearby farm was being set on fire. Two appliances attended the call with an officer. The location given over the phone was investigated but no evidence of any incident was found.
Burton Station Manager, John Kitchener, said: "I attended the incident and spoke to Diane Moore who denied making the call. However, when the Fire Control Operator redialled the number they received the report from; the phone in the property rang. She still continued to deny calling us.
"Calls like this waste time and impact on the availability of life saving resources. This genuinely has the potential to put people's lives at risk as we are not available for true emergencies whilst dealing with hoax calls.
"Therefore we are extremely satisfied that Mrs Moore has been prosecuted for making the call. This was a result of some very effective collaboration between the Fire Service and the Police. Hopefully this will serve as a deterrent to others who think it is alright to waste the time of the emergency services by making hoax calls."
East Staffordshire Neighbourhood Policing Team Commander, Chief Inspector Jason Nadin said: "We're really pleased to see a prosecution in a case like this. People may think hoax calls don't have consequences, but this proves we take them very seriously and will bring hoaxers to justice. Calls like this waste time and money and put people's lives and property at risk. While firefighters and police officers are responding to a hoax call someone who has a genuine need may have to wait for help and delays like that could have severe repercussions."
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The romance of summer is finally blooming. It is time to celebrate your summer love. Maybe your celebration is just to give the stainless steel ring for womens. However, the summer provides a perfect weather for you to get out of the house and spend some time together, but what do you do? Use the following summer dating activities to give your other half a surprise!
Have a picnic together. Ready to show off your cooking? Of course, as far as cooking skills are concerned, I mean you can buy freshly baked baguettes, some of your favorite cheeses and meats, some selected fruits, and of course And your favorite champagne. It's very simple, choose a place (park, backyard, even empty fields), lay a blanket, pour champagne, and cheer for your love.
Go to the beach for a date. Nothing is more indicative of the summer than spending a day on the beach. Just do a little more planning and you can have a great day to celebrate your love. Plan some interactive activities such as volleyball, frisbee or a sandcastle, or have a romantic campfire on the beach to end this fun-filled day.
Watching together under the stars. The perfect summer night brings the most unique and romantic way of watching movies: watching movies under the stars. Many communities offer outdoor movies throughout the summer, and you only need to bring some snacks and a blanket. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the outdoors.
Go hiking together. The connection with nature also creates a good environment for the connection between them. A perfect summer hike may be the way you want to date. Make sure you know your level of health and match the route accordingly. If the weather is very hot or humid, plan to go out in the morning or before sunset. After all, exhaustion is not romantic at all.
Summer is doing everything you can to create a perfect celebration for your love, but you must take advantage of it. If you have more ideas, try to replace the above ideas with your favorite sport such as kayaking or tennis, or try to take risks and create something new, perhaps to complete a romance marriage proposal with the pink camo wedding rings. No matter what, the goal is to go out and celebrate your summer love.
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Pierre-Étienne Despatys de Courteille est un député du Tiers état des bailliages de Melun et Moret-sur-Loing aux États généraux de 1789, né en 1753 à Clamecy (Nièvre) et décédé le  à Melun (Seine-et-Marne).

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Issu de la bourgeoisie de robe et né dans la Nièvre, Pierre-Étienne Despatys de Courteille commence sa carrière comme avocat.

Conseiller au bailliage d'Auxerre en 1779, il obtient en 1785 la charge de lieutenant général criminel au bailliage de Melun.

Élu député aux États Généraux dès le premier tour de scrutin, il est très estimé pour ses compétences dans le travail des commissions de l'Assemblée.

Après une éclipse sous la Convention, une longue carrière s'ouvre pour lui à Melun et à Paris, jusqu'à la Restauration : carrière dans la magistrature civile et criminelle d'une part, carrière politique d'autre part.

Quel que soit le régime, elle se poursuit jusqu'à la Monarchie de Juillet : il est élu député en 1816, 1827 et 1830.

En 1831, il prend sa retraite de député de Seine-et-Marne, mais reste jusqu'à sa mort président du tribunal civil de Melun.

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Député de Seine-et-Marne
Député français du tiers état en 1789-1791
Député de la Restauration
Député de la Monarchie de Juillet
Magistrat français du XIXe siècle
Naissance en septembre 1753
Décès en décembre 1841
Naissance à Clamecy (Nièvre)
Décès à Melun
Décès à 88 ans


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Guest Blog: Blog On Better!
I'm excited to introduce you to Attentionology's first guest blogger – Alice Osborn, shown in my blog pic below.
Alice is a superb writer and teacher, and one of many teachers I've met in the last few years that writes a blog to support her own professional initiatives.
write a blog to communicate online with your students after and before classes each day or each week.
blog to share information with the parents or key caregivers of your students.
blog about interests and concerns in your educational "arena," including the growing challenge of catching and keeping students' attention.
blog for the enjoyment of reaching other teachers that share your passion for education.
blog to improve your own writing skills.
…OK, you've created a blog with a title and you know who your audience is. You're going to wow them with great content (of course!) and you know you're supposed to post every week, or even better, every day. But what are you going to say? Creating meaningful, relevant content so we can gain more readers and build our platform is one of the largest challenges all bloggers face. Bloggers who can't come up with content will soon see their blogs fail. So how do you prevent this scenario?
First, since you're a teacher and/or writer, you're used to coming up with ideas and with being resourceful. But as a writer, you may also be too careful with posting. What I mean is that you may feel what you have to offer isn't good enough or you're afraid of what others might think of your post. You need to get over this fear right now, or you'll never see your blog or your writing career grow. Yes, some of your posts may not work, but that's OK—you can always follow up with fresher and better content.
I've listed five ways to create content. I've used all of them and it's a good reminder to even experienced bloggers that by having a content methodology we should seldom have a dry spell.
As you go about your day, read the paper and not just the sports or the entertainment section. Since I was a little kid I've always read the paper and almost all of the jobs I've ever had in my life have come my way thanks to me reading the paper. Read the paper both for content ideas and to know what's going on in your local and global community. I just found two great blog topic ideas from reading this month's issue of The Writer .
While you're coming up with these ideas and they're flowing like crazy, try to write as many posts as possible in that time (not just one post) because you're in the "zone" and you need to maximize your time and energy at this moment.
Interview an expert in his or her field! There are hundreds of blogs out there who only interview experts—the blog owner is smart to know how to generate compelling content and have the interviewee's audience become new blog readers!
And finally, make every post count. Don't phone in your copy and bore your reader! If you don't feel up to posting and your writing feels sluggish, take a break and attack it the next day. Be open to new ideas and always right from the heart. You're reader will know what you stand for and will engage with you. That's what blogging is all about by providing great content to build engagement, community and knowledge. Now get out there and create compelling content!
You can read more about Alice on her website, Write From The Inside Out. Visit www.aliceosborn.com. Originally, from Washington, DC (US) Alice's past educational and work experience is unusually varied, and it now feeds her work as a poet, as well as an editor, coach and marketing consultant for writers. After The Steaming Stops is her most recent collection of poetry; previous collections are Right Lane Ends and Unfinished Projects. She has taught classes and writing workshops to hundreds of aspiring authors of nearly all ages (from 9 to 90), both in person and online. Alice lives in Raleigh, NC (US) with her husband, two children and three parakeets: Woodbird, Birdstein and Perry.
Hope you've had a chance to check out my newest blog feature, The Attentionology Traveler – a world full of attention catchers – keepers to create magical classroom moments any time.
Remember, you don't need to be a magician to work magic in any instructional setting! Talk with you next Monday – Attentionology for K – 5 Teachers.


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Q: Mongod slow query be happend when replicate set sync Recently, I found that a insert op make the mongod slow query be happend.
And always heppend when the secondary mongod instance syncing data from another node.
The replicate set has three members and I set the client driver write concern "w : 2".
the oplog sync will block insert op?
what be happend when insert document to a syncing node?

A: The writeConcern setting w:2 means that the write will be acknowledged when exactly two members of the replica set has acknowledged that the write happened (see https://docs.mongodb.com/v3.2/reference/write-concern/#w-option). In other words, it will wait until the write has replicated (via the oplog) to one other node, since the Primary is counted as one node.
This means that the "speed" of the insert/update query will be subject to your network speed. If the network is slow or congested, then the insert will appear to be "slow". This is not due to replication blocking anything, it is simply the effect of specifying w:2 in a congested network.
There may be a network congestion that triggers both the sync source change and the slow insert, but the replication process by itself does not block any insert operation.

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Parents, who want their child to be taught by the Suzuki method, can opt for the Suzuki graduation. The children work their way up from book 1 to book 10. Completion of a book does not mean that the child has graduated from this book. The teacher will determine when the child is ready for graduation. Every book has one graduation piece (see list below), which the child will record with piano accompaniment. The recording will then be sent to the British Suzuki Institute, where a panel of cello teachers will listen to it. If the panel feels that the child has reached the required maturity in its performance, the child will be rewarded with a graduation certificate and invited to play at the graduation concert (usually taking place in St John Smith's Square).
The Suzuki method is highly recommended for very young children and requires cello classes next to the regular individual cello lessons.
Please note that being taught with the Suzuki method requires you to become a member of the British Suzuki Institute.
"I want to make good citizens. If a child hears fine music from the day of his birth and learns to play it himself, he develops sensitivity, discipline, and endurance. He gets a beautiful heart."


Collins said sexual assault allegations against Kavanaugh "fail to meet the 'more likely than not' standard."
Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME) announced Friday that she would vote to confirm Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court, in spite of sexual assault allegations that put Kavanaugh's confirmation in jeopardy in recent weeks.
Collins said she disagreed with the contention that Kavanaugh would do away with the Affordable Care Act's protections for people with pre-existing conditions. She also disparaged the notion that Kavanaugh's confirmation would effectively gut Roe v. Wade, before then saying that while she believed Dr. Christine Blasey Ford was a survivor of sexual assault, there was not enough evidence to put the blame on Kavanaugh.
On Friday morning, the Senate approved a cloture motion to move forward with Kavanaugh's confirmation, voting by a margin of 51-49. Collins and Sen. Jeff Flake (R-AZ), who had previously been undecided about his vote and had called for the additional FBI investigation last week, voted in favor. The only Republican to vote against the motion was Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), while Democrat Joe Manchin (WV) also voted in favor.
Shortly after Collins finished her speech Friday, Manchin reportedly confirmed he would vote to confirm Kavanaugh, giving Republicans the necessary votes.
BREAKING: MANCHIN and COLLINS to vote YES on Kavanaugh.
The vote moved forward after a supplemental FBI investigation, released Thursday, found no evidence to support the accusations of the three women — Dr. Ford, Deborah Ramirez and Julie Swetnick — who had accused Judge Kavanaugh of sexual assault. The FBI report however was excoriated by Democrats, as well as Ford's lawyers, for a number of key failings, including refusing to interview dozens of witnesses who came forward offering to corroborate the women's stories.
Collins' offices have been beset by protesters, both in Washington, D.C. and in Maine. In Washington, dozens of demonstrators crowded into her office to urge the senator to vote no on the final vote on Saturday.
All week, protesters flocked to Collins' Maine office to share their own stories of sexual trauma; some were even arrested in their efforts to convince the senator to help block Kavanaugh's nomination. Protesters have grown increasingly frustrated with Collins who, despite being previously honored by Planned Parenthood, had up until Friday maintained radio silence regarding how she planned to vote on Kavanaugh.
This is a developing story and will be updated with more details as they emerge.


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Nirapara Ban: Kavya and Kushbu in Trouble?
Sunday September 6th, 2015
Kerala food safety authorities have banned the manufacture, storage, sale and distribution of Nirapara brand chilly powder, turmeric powder and coriander powder on charge of adulteration. Food Safety Commissioner T V Anupama ordered the ban on Friday after it was found that these products contained added starch.
A big consumer brand in Kerala, Nirapara is manufactured by KKR Food Products, Kalady. The company had been claiming that the products were natural and pure when, in fact, they were adulterated. Apart from spices, the company also deals in pickles, instant-mix products, rice and flour.
As part of routine check, food safety officials had collected random samples of Nirapara products from different parts of the state. The samples were first analysed at the State Analysis Lab and, following an appeal from the manufacturer, reanalyzed at a referral lab. Both results showed samples contained added starch which brings down nutritive value and can cause stomach disorders.
The Commissioner directed the company to recall all the banned products from the market and file a compliance report.
This is not the first time the brand has landed in trouble; over 30 similar cases against the brand are pending in different courts in Kerala.
Spices Sold Despite Notices
The ban was imposed after the manufacturer continued to sell adulterated spices despite notices sent, adjudications filed and fines imposed, according to an official statement. Assistant Commissioners of Food Safety have been directed to inspect storage facilities of distributors and retail outlets and seize the banned products of effective implementation of ban.
Brand Ambassadors Kavya Madhavan and Kushbu in Trouble?
Reports are also circulating that Nirapara brand ambassadors actors Kavya Madhavan and Kushbu could be charged for false and misleading claims made in advertisements.
Food Safety and Standards Act has provisions to charge those who endorse adulterated products.
However, Kushbu is reported to have said that celebrities are not responsible for these issues. Their duty is to act according to contract given by the company and not to ensure quality of product. It is for the concerned department to ensure product quality and safety, she said.
Food Safety, Kavya Madhavan, Kushbu, Maggi, Nirapara, T V Anupama


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Крапи́вный — фамилия.

Известные носители
 Крапивный, Дмитрий Павлович (1904—1940) — советский художник, участник школы Филонова.
 Крапивный, Иван Иванович (1830—1879) — подполковник русской армии, ставропольский уездный воинский начальник.
 Крапивный, Михаил Михайлович (род. 1948) — генерал-лейтенант МВД РФ, начальник управления ФСНП России по Краснодарскому краю (1999).
 Крапивный, Фёдор Андреевич (1916—2000) — майор советской армии.

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Our Rochester Fall Getaway is November 3-5, 2017!
Enjoy three days and two nights of 'ROUND-THE-CLOCK access to the crafting room! We will begin at 9:00 am. on Friday and end at 5:00 pm on Sunday evening. That's right! We are offering a FULL DAY on Friday too! (Hotel check-in begins at 3:00 p.m.) That is 56 hours of potential crafting time!
Fully catered meals and beverages throughout each day are provided, including a delicious treat each evening.
The getaway will be held at the Lexington Hotel, Rochester Airport (911 Brooks Ave.), conveniently located just off I-390. The Lexington offers a heated indoor swimming pool, fitness center, free on-site parking, complimentary high-speed wireless Internet access, business center, Brooks Avenue Grill, and The Roc Bar and Grill.


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No. 11 Rutgers faces tough test vs No. 23 Ohio State
No. 11 Rutgers (6-0, 2-0) vs. No. 23 Ohio State (6-1, 0-1)
Value City Arena, Columbus, Ohio; Wednesday, 4:30 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: No. 23 Ohio State presents a tough challenge for No. 11 Rutgers. Rutgers has played a ranked team only once this season and won. Ohio State is coming off a 77-70 win in Cleveland over UCLA on Saturday.
BIG MEN ON CAMPUS: The explosive Ron Harper Jr. is averaging 24 points and 7.3 rebounds to lead the charge for the Scarlet Knights. Jacob Young is also a key facilitator, maintaining an average of 16.5 points, 5.7 assists and 2.7 steals per game. The Buckeyes have been led by Duane Washington Jr., who is averaging 14.4 points.
SPARKING THE OFFENSE: J. Young has made or assisted on 42 percent of all Rutgers field goals over the last three games. J. Young has accounted for 19 field goals and 17 assists in those games.
STREAK STATS: Ohio State has won its last four home games, scoring an average of 78 points while giving up 59.
PASSING FOR POINTS: The Scarlet Knights have recently created baskets via assists more often than the Buckeyes. Ohio State has 35 assists on 68 field goals (51.5 percent) across its past three matchups while Rutgers has assists on 49 of 86 field goals (57 percent) during its past three games.
DID YOU KNOW: Ohio State has committed a turnover on just 14 percent of its possessions this season, which is the ninth-lowest percentage among all Division I teams. The Buckeyes have turned the ball over only 9.1 times per game this season.
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Melrose has won the battle to take control of GKN although the Government might yet step in to halt the takeover. On what grounds is not exactly clear. Never having held shares in either company, I thought it worth looking at the facts rather than the hyperbole surrounding this deal as there seemed to be some myths being propagated.
Is GKN a key business in the UK's engineering and technology infrastructure based on a long history of innovation? Or is it a financially poorly performing conglomerate that was vulnerable to a bid?
It has been said that GKN produced Spitfires in the Second World War but in reality they did not develop the plane but were just one of several assembly plants that were subcontracted to produce it in volume, In the 1960s I well remember the company under the name Guest, Keen and Nettlefold and in Birmingham they had large factories producing nuts and bolts. Hardly high-tech engineering even at that time. Later they did make a success of car parts production particularly with constant velocity joints (CVJs) as used in the Mini and other front wheel drive vehicles. But they are now proposing to split off the driveline business and merge it with another company. They plan to focus on the aerospace business. You can see a "polished" version of the history of the company here: https://www.gkn.com/en/about-gkn/history/ . In reality a long history of dubious diversifications, followed by later rationalisations.
The recent financial performance has been disappointing. Reported earnings per share in 2017 were the same as five years previously with a trough in between. Dividends in that period grew slowly and at the current share price equate to about 2% yield. Return on assets a measly 5.6% last year, and even that was an improvement on previous years. Although the financial prospects based on analysts' forecasts might be slightly improving, is it not simply a case that institutional investors might have become disillusioned with the management in recent years and seen an opportunity in the Melrose bid to improve the financial returns?
There will no doubt have been some activity by share traders, arbitrageurs and hedge funds of late who might have influenced the outcome. But that's capitalism in action. Holders, even long-term ones, sell to higher bidders.
Personally I oppose any suggestion that short-term holders should not be allowed to vote, and the use of other "poison-pill" mechanisms that can defeat takeovers. If I purchased a share in a company last week, I want to be able to vote it! I may not have known that a bid was coming and how I vote will depend on the arguments put by both sides. Clearly in this case GKN simply lost the argument.