Santa Monica-based Forge Platform , which is developing software development kits used for Ethereum, has raised $1M in a seed funding, the company disclosed on Wednesday. forge platform ethereum venture capital blockchain snapchat shift manifestpartnersThe funding came from Manta Ray Ventures and Upfront Ventures. The company was founded by Chris Lorenz, Geoffrey Anderson, and James Borow.
Santa Monica-based human resources management software developer Cornerstone OnDemand Inc. acquired Santa Monica hiring platform Workpop Inc.
Los Angeles-based DataScience , the data analytics software developer led by Ian Swanson, has rolled out its data analysis platform, the DataScience Cloud. The new software is aimed at data science teams in the enterprise. DataScience said its platform supports connect any time of data source to data sciences sources, including databases, distributed filesystems, software-as-a-services; includes visualization tools and data browsers; connections to an API; and more.
Newport Beach-based Swell , a new fintech startup, said on Tuesday that it has launched a new online platform which lets consumers invest in specific portfolios focused on social impact. Swell said it was incubated by Pacific Life, with creative help from IDEO, and software development from Carbon Five.
Santa Clara- and San Diego-based ServiceNow said on Wednesday that it has acquired San Mateo-based SkyGiraffe , a developer of a mobile software development platform. ServiceNow said the buy will help its customers easily deliver "consumer-like" mobile experiences for applications build on its Now Platform. The company said it will embed SkyGiraffe's technology in its Now Platform in 2018.
Part of the success of Hue lies in Philips' early decision to provide a Software Development Kit (SDK), meaning there are now over 200 third-party iOS , Android , and even a few Windows Phone, apps that control your lighting in ways you never dreamed possible.
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Los Angeles-based content delivery network (CDN) provider NetDNA is making it easier for web application developers to use its CDN services, saying Monday that it has launched a new service to embed web acceleration capabilities into their web services and applications. The company said its new NetDNA Acceleration Platform gives web developers ability to control CDN provisioning--either as a way to resell CDN services, or to help boost their site performance.
San Diego-based Qualcomm said this morning that it has released a new, augmented reality (AR) software development kit for Android smartphones. According to Qualcomm, the new SDK enables software which delivers interactive, 3D experience with everyday objects. Qualcomm said the SDK includes computer vision technology will allows developers to align graphics tightly with underlying objects. a game developer, as customer.
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Food Pantry Report
1,195 pounds have been donated
At the midway point of this summer's Tuesday food pantry in our church, organizer Nancy Miles reports that 1,195 pounds of produce have been donated, through Aug. 30.
Judy's Produce Pantry is open on Tuesdays from 3-5:30 p.m. and is expected to remain open through the end of October — depending on crops and the weather. The pantry offers free produce and food staples to anyone in need of putting good food on their tables.
Nancy reports that both the Gull Crest and Maxwell Community Gardens have contributed about the same amount to the pantry — 296 pounds from Gull Crest and 304 from Maxwell. Jordan's farm also contributes, as do individuals Imelda Maxwell and Kiley Randall.
Residents have contributed an additional 160 pounds.
Visitors to the pantry have increased over the past month with 15-plus people having come in each of the past three weeks. Eighteen visitors took advantage of the produce offer two weeks ago.
The boxed and canned goods shelf was empty two weeks ago, but contributions from church members have once again put pasta, soups and other non-perishable products back in place. More contributions are needed each week.
Thank you to everyone who has contributed to this successful community venture.
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In the Northeast, we've been hit with record snow this winter. Of all the problems that the snow has brought, there are two I care about most. First, how to make up all of the lost school days. My current schedule shows I'll be in school until at least June 28. With today gone and tomorrow in jeopardy, June 30 would not be a surprise. The second problem, and more important problem, is how this winter is being misinterpretted by those who claim that global warming and climate change is a hoax.
Too many loudmouths, the usual suspects reading Republican scripts, have said that you can't have record snow if we have global warming. They distort the arguement by pretending to not know or ignoring the fact that the word "climate" means long-range weather and not individual days or weeks, such as would produce record snowfall. If you understand what an average is, then you can understand that you will have highs, mediums, and lows at any given time, but you must follow trends and calculate averages to tell the whole story. They know what the story is, but they want neither to read it nor for you to read it. Of course there will be sub-freezing days during a climate crisis as that's a normal abnormality. However, focusing on one day is like reading one page of a book and believing you know the whole story. What they also don't realize is that this record snowfall is actually evidence that proves climate change rather than discrediting it.
Climate change is not just temperature. It's also about the redistribution of moisture. Behind my house is a farm owned and operated by a local family since forever. I was at my back fence one day as the farmer was walking along the edge of his cornfield. (Yes, I have thought about jumping the fence for corn, tomatoes, peppers, watermelons, etc) After he laughed at me because of how much time and effort I put into growing something as easy as grass, I asked his opinion on global warming and climate change. He stopped, looked around, and pointed at the field.
Climate change, as I said, is also about the redistrubution of moisture. The map at the top of this entry shows areas around the world that are currently suffering severe drought. Water is finite. There's a limited, fixed amount on the planet at all times in various forms, such as snow, ice, rain, etc. If there are areas in the world suffering extreme drought, then there must also be areas who now have the moisture that has left the drought areas. Have you noticed the flooding in the news? Have you seen the unprecedented days of rain in the Los Angeles area? What about the mudslides that wash houses away? When I drive to work, most houses have ponds in their front yards from the amazing rain and snow we've gotten. Back in 2001, this same area was in the midst of a record drought, and now it's flooded. Up until last year, my town has had three years of water restrictions, and now it's flipped to flooding. This is all part of climate change and global warming.
Just like the evolution/creationism debate, nobody can 100% prove or disprove either side of global warming and climate change, but there's a big difference in the approach. With evolution/creationism, it's all in the past. It happened already, and there's nothing that anybody can do to change it. Regardless of how humans got here, we're here. However, climate change can still be acted upon if it does in fact exist. That leaves two options. Take steps to solve a problem and improve a crisis that's not really there. It's like insurance. If we take the steps necessary to stop or slow global warming, there is no question that the planet and its people will be healthier and safer. The other option is to do nothing when something very much needs to be done. We can continue on the path that has caused and will escalate great environmental destruction, including the human consequences, and do nothing about it. I would rather take steps that are not needed than to do nothing when I had the chance to help.
Would you rather take medicine when you didn't need it, or would you rather not take it when you should have? Just give me a glass of water – half full – to save some for the next guy.
February 25, 2010 in climate change, drought, flood, global warming.


80 Minutes of Regulation: What's in a Logo?
When things were still shifting (and who's to say they've stopped?) with regards to conference realignment. Now that the dust is settling, I've been seeing how conferences choose to forge their new identities, most prominently--because they've been the most bombastic about it--the Big Ten. There was plenty of publicity for the Leaders and Legends division names, but a bit less for the new conference logo.
At the left is the old conference logo; I think that there's brilliance in its simplicity. "Ten" as a word, not a number, de-emphasizes its inaccuracy, while the "11" silhouette alludes to the true number of teams in the conference. The thought was that when it came time to revamp the logo, a play on this same them would continue.
And it did... sort of? While it's clear the intent was to go numerical again, I'm not sure what I'm supposed to be reading into this. The I is a 1, clearly, but the G is... a 0? a 6? The 0 would be both redundant and inaccurate, while a 6 could be foreshadowing. I'm not entirely sure what to make of it.
Of course, it wouldn't be the internet if there weren't a community of folks who think they can do it better and quite frankly, I think many of them are right. I came across this contest on MycroBurst.com where artists put forth their own interpretations of the Big Ten conference logo. Many chose to embed the "12" in the logo, and quite a few did it well. I think this one is my favorite, and I wouldn't be mad at all to see it adopted by the conference.
One design in particular set off my drum corps radar, however; I'll let you draw your own conclusions.
The Contest ended and thousands of fans voted for the winner! I wonder if the Big Ten executives are listening?


Recently we went camping with our kids for the first time. This was quite a feat because we don't own a car or any camping stuff and it took three cars from various generous friends in our parish to ferry our family of 8 there. Two other friends brought more of our stuff. We have such a welcoming parish!
We ordered a giant tent online (my tall husband can even stand up in it) but every thing else we borrowed. It was weeks of preparation… organizing all the supplies, looking up camping lists online and shopping for missing items, loading up on snacky food from Costco, etc. And when we returned it took a week to catch up on all the laundry and get back to normal. So why was it worth it anyway? How come we plan to do it all again next year, and look forward to it already?
Because extended relaxed time in nature with kids is irreplaceable. It's so much work to even get kids ready to go on a day trip to a park…you spend more time prepping and travelling than being there. Here the ratio is flipped. Unzip tent. Slip on flip flops. Run and play outside. Minimal prep and maximum play.
Because there's something so healthy about kids being able to run free in the fresh air, unrestricted by busy schedules or worries about cars on busy roads. My little boy ran himself ragged in the grassy area and jumped and screamed for joy in the lake. Then he flopped down like a tired puppy and napped outside on the grass or by the beach. Once he even fell asleep leaning on a rock wrapped in his towel. For a little city boy with 4 big sisters, this kind of existence was a joyful revelation.
Because spending time around the campfire with people you love while a huge yellow moon rises over the hill and stars begin to sparkle is unforgettable.
Because waking up to hearing the birds sing is such a grounding experience…taken out of the frenzy of city life and endless beeps and bells, one feels once again a tiny part of the vastness of creation. Awe.
Because having adventures together as a family is a bonding experience and helps you grow in friendship with each other. People have different love languages, but as much as your kids will always begging you for new stuff, what they really want is time with you. Give them the gift of uninterrupted time with you.


This week Year 3 students gave a magical performance of The Night Before Christmas at the Prep. The cast performed with verve and vibrant enthusiasm in an enchanting play that weaved a mixture of Christmas carols and original songs into a unique retelling of the Christmas story.
The blend of music and poetry created a colourful and magical production with a sprinkle of festive humour.
The production was written especially for children at the Prep by Charlie Bown and Lorraine Hull.


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The Woman Who Knows Latin (Inglés)
By Lucina Kathmann | 1 March 2004
Women writers in Mexico, like women writers the world over, and perhaps I should say all writers the world over, work against a background of many real and potential threats to their freedom of expression.
I have written in the past about women who were victimized by censorship in the ordinary sense of the word, women writers such as Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz, who was ordered to cease publishing in 1690 by Manuel Fernández de Santa Cruz, Archbishop of Puebla, Mexico; women writers such as Myrna Mack Chang and Alaíde Foppa, one knifed to death and the other disappeared in Guatemala, silenced for their defense of the indigenous communities; women writers such as María Elena Cruz Varela and Martha Beatriz Roque, who were both imprisoned in Cuba for their writings critical of the government, and a host of other women writers, including Rigoberta Menchú and Claribel Alegría, who have been forced into exile, especially during the period of the Latin American dictatorships of the 70s and 80s. There is no lack of examples of women writers, including the finest, who have suffered all these forms of censorship.
In the last few years the International PEN Women Writers Committee organized two conferences in Guadalajara on Censorship and Self-Censorship. At both of them, I heard the same comment, "Yes, governments and paramilitary groups do horrible things to women writers, but these dangers seem remote compared to what we do to ourselves. The problem that we fight every day is self-censorship."
So I have begun to study another group of women writers, those for whom censorship comes from their own hearts. This group includes many outstanding women writers who have commited suicide, such as the Latin American writers: Alfonsina Storni, Delmira Agostini, Concha Urquiza, Violeta Parra, Julia de Burgos, Rosario Castellanos and Alejandra Pizarnik. (There are also many North American and European women writers such as: Carolyn Heilbrun, Edith Sodergran, Sylvia Plath, Sara Teasdale, Anne Sexton and Virginia Woolf.)
I don't care about the forensic details of their deaths. I have included in this list writers whose deaths might not be suicide. Almost all of them died alone; few left explicit suicide notes. Nonetheless, the body of their work confirms their identification with unendurable pain and their obsession with the idea of suicide. I will cite especially the work of Rosario Castellanos.
Suicide is a strange violation of freedom of expression, because perpetrator and victim are the same. But I am used to peculiar twists in investigating women writers. In the 80s, in the first meetings that led to the creation of the International PEN Women Writers Committee, we all noticed that the patterns of censorship women writers reported were different from patterns reported by men. Women writers complained against their governments, but they complained more frequently of members of their own families. One writer, since quite famous, said her husband had burned her first novel. A group from Nepal said they could not write about sex at all for fear their mothers-in-law would think them unfaithful or improper wives.
I think that with the women I am talking about today, I am just going one step further, into the souls of the women themselves. In these cases, there are still difficult husbands, but they don't do the dirty deeds of censorship directly. Their incomprehension and thousands of years of oppression of women have been taken up into the mind of the woman herself. She becomes her own enemy.
One of the recurrent themes in the poetry of these women writers is pain, unendurable pain.
A haunting song by the Chilean Violeta Parra ends like her life:
I curse the moon, the landscape the valleys and the deserts I curse every one of the dead And the living, from the king to his page the birds with their feathers moreover, I curse both palaces and sacristies pain takes control of me. I curse the word love with all its rubbish, so great is my pain.
[Maldigo del alto cielo]
In Lamentación de Dido, Mexican writer Rosario Castellanos identifies with the character of Dido, queen of Carthage, who commits suicide after Aeneas abandons her. For Castellanos, Dido is pain itself.
Ah, it would be better to die. But I know that for me death is not possible Because pain – and what else am I but pain? – has made me eternal …
What is this pain? It appears in hundreds of the poems of these women. It frequently appears as the pain of rejection or abandonment by a lover:
My name is Dido… Dido the abandoned one, she who put her heart under the axe in a tremendous farewell.
But it is not always tied to a specific event. In El otro, Castellanos suggests that she may simply have a vocation to pain, such as the personality type Dostoevski called "Suffering Souls":
If life hurts us, if every day arrives Tearing up our entrails, if every night falls convulsed, murdered If we suffer the pain of someone, a person we don't even know…
But it is not only a vocation for suffering. Castellanos' emotions also erupt in gratuitous hostility, and the victim is herself.
I am a woman: a title difficult to obtain, in my case, and more useful
for associating with other people than a title
conferred on my name by any academy.
I am more or less ugly. That depends a lot
on the hand that applies the makeup...
In general, I avoid mirrors.
They tell me the same thing: that I dress very badly
and that when I try to flirt with someone
I just make myself ridiculous.
I live across from a forest. But I almost
never raise my eyes to look at it.
I suffer more from habit, from heredity,
to avoid distinguishing myself more from others of my sex,
than from any concrete reason.
This poem makes me very uncomfortable. How can I protest a poem? It expresses a feeling; can I protest a feeling? But I do, despite the absurdity of doing so. I protest the misogynistic feeling that inspires it, and that it expresses. I concur instead with another, opposed attitude, expressed by the very same writer in a book of feminist essays in which she criticizes and apparently rejects all the attitudes of society which she uses here to excoriate herself.
The title of that book, Mujer que sabe latín, comes from the popular adage, "Mujer que sabe latín no tiene marido ni tiene buen fin" (A woman who knows Latin neither has a husband nor comes to a good end) – a reflection of the unpleasant atmosphere in which every woman writer in the world has grown up.
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Lucina Kathmann, born in the United States, has lived in Mexico for over 25 years. Novelist, short story writer, journalist and essayist in Spanish and English, she is a member of the worldwide writers organization International PEN, of which she has been Chair of the Women Writers Committee and now is an International Vice President.
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Feeling good today! AVRT v.s. AA?
I am going clincally insane!!!!!!
Who has that 'mean switch' when they drink?
Day 15 Wish I felt better.
Discussing My Recovery with My Teen Daughters?
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Sometimes it's rough, but it's so worth it.


The ER is a hive of activity after the tragedy, while a patient's death is exceptionally hard for Karli. Okkie is worried about Trudie. Steve tries to make Elana's new arrangement as seductive as possible, while more than one person is concerned about Conrad.
Not all the cards are put on the table after an operation is completed, while Karli is very unsure about herself. Lexi's advice forces Steve to think twice about his past, and Quinton is suspicious about secretive behaviour. A patient hears a confession, and the true nature of a situation needs to be addressed.
Annelize is practical during a crisis while Jax's conscience punishes her. Annelize makes sure a patient knows their rights, while Quinton turns into an amateur sleuth. Elana opens up towards Jax, while Annelize is a fully observant witness to an interaction.
Elana draws her own conclusions about her new situation, and Tertius has a very strong opinion on Karli's behaviour. Jax discusses Naomi with Annelize, and Annelize makes a confession towards Tertius. Elana needs Jax's help, while Naomi finds Annelize at the gynaecologist.
Dr Butler and Naomi have an honest discussion, while Karli's courage waivers when Quinton confronts her. Annelize is ready to work on her own future, and Steve and Elana have their first huge fight. Danny struggles to get through to Steve, while Karli makes contact with Ben.
Quinton makes a decision, and it seems like Elana and Steve are in a better place. Lexi pleads with Elana, while pregnancy is the subject of conversation in the doctor's resting room. The laboratory results are not Conrad's only headache.
Jax's words cause Elana to panic about the future, and Annelize encourages Naomi to speak to her family. Quinton wonders if he is overreacting, while Ilse listens carefully to Naomi's true emotions. Lexi needs relationship advice, and Conrad is feeling down and out.
A severe reaction strengthens Tertius's suspicions, while Louis is completely against Naomi's idea. Elana's feat must stay a secret, and Conrad has to lay it all out for a couple. Jax witnesses a deep remorse, while At is a spectator of a showdown.
Quinton is uneasy after catching Karli with Tertius, and Steve is suspicious about Lexi and Elana's secrecy. A livid At wants to take charge of Conrad's situation, while Elana defends her brother. Naomi's growing resentment is rearing its ugly head. Okkie realises for the first time what is really going on.
Conrad chooses a side in a fight, and Karli feels guilty when she realises that Naomi has bigger problems than her. Louis gives Conrad a warning. Annelize tries to find out how serious the allegations are, and At pays the Ferreiras a visit.
At makes Ben a job offer. Lexi gives Steve a warning about his expectations. Things are getting complicated for Naomi and Louis. Conrad's confession forces Naomi to have a serious conversation with her father. Steve sweeps Elana completely off her feet with a romantic gesture.
Ilse explains Naomi's behaviour to Okkie, while Steve has a solution for Chanel's problem. Wimpie has a plan with Ferdi's money, and Naomi reaches out to Louis. At is devastated by Conrad's news, and Naomi doesn't buy the new relationship. Quinton's presence doesn't put Ben off.
Wimpie makes an important announcement, and Ben's new adventure starts with a meeting. Elana's suspicions cause her concern, and Naomi confronts Karli. Feelings of guilt are shared in confidence, and Lexi changes Steve's mind. Jax is worried about a colleague.
Secrecy leads to curiousity, while a message upsets Karli. Annushka's admittance to ER leads to many questions for Trudie, and Wimpie's presence comes at a price. Okkie is on the war path again.
Ilse is concerned about drugs, and Annelize tells At about what she observed in Tonik. Jacques tries to console Trudie, while a secretive phone call upsets Wimpie tremendously. Jax confirms Jacques suspicions. Quinton tries to reach out to Karli.
At feels guilty about Karli, and Trudie devises a plan – and Jax is a part of it. Quinton is not impressed with Tertius, while Trudie has a strange experience with Magnus. Wimpie's new independence is placed under a microscope. Chanel becomes the hero in someone else's story. A resignation is handed in unexpectedly.
Jacques asks Okkie for work, and Chanel puts her foot down. At tries to get a resignation rescinded, and Magnus begins to focus on Trudie. Annelize shares bad news, while Wimpie and Chanel's friendship grows deeper.
Ben is going to have to think on his feet really quickly, and Wimpie's behaviour is suspicious. Trudie's headmaster wants to talk to Okkie and Ilse, while a new picture of Karli is sketched to her friends. Wimpie tells Breggie the truth, and Trudie is caught off guard when Magnus appears at Tonik.
The Kosters are questioned by Liebenberg, while Okkie tries to figure out how Magnus fits into the picture. Chanel uses Wimpie's phone to organise a surprise, and Jacques makes fun of Trudie regarding Magnus: digital flirtation and the Winter Ball are discussed. A letter confirms the reality – and the finality – of an end.
Quinton and At don't share the same emotions, and Okkie is unsure about a sudden friendship. Wimpie devises a plan to make Chanel's life easier, while Magnus could jump to the wrong conclusion about what he observes. A discussion between Mr Huysamen and Magnus reveals more than the content of a story.
At reprimands Quinton for his behaviour, and Ilse is concerned about Trudie. Wimpie refuses to talk to Okkie about the money, and academic progress is a good excuse for a house visit. At has to rely on Ilse, while India leads Quinton to a new train of thought.
Trudie discusses Magnus with Jacques, while Wimpie questions his life choices. Quinton tries to get Liebenberg to see a different side to the story, and Magnus discusses Okkie's behaviour with Mr Huysamen. Jacques injures himself, while a farewell is marred by a disruption.


Maybe I have watched LOTRs too many times. But the past few days, my precious (cigarettes) have been calling me. And it made me think of Gollum.
If you have ever watched the trilogy or read the books, you will know that he was a normal person (alright, normal Hobbit!) who became greedy and wanted his precious (the ring to rule all rings). Generally, when you watch it, you think, what a weak character, he doesn't fight this urge and in the end, kills his friend for it. Over time, the better part of his personality tries to overcome but ultimately fails. And the viewer may think, he is a weak and bad character.
Surely a cigarette is much easier to overcome. Hmmm, maybe…..my precious…..I wants it!


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Michelle Ganley, Digital Content Team Managing Editor, Graham Media Group
Published: December 14, 2016, 8:44 pm
Tags: News, Harris County, Crime
Store accused of selling synthetic marijuana shut down
Officials win court order against Brothers Meat Market in Kush case
HARRIS COUNTY, Texas – A judge on Wednesday ordered a convenience shop to be shut down after undercover narcotics officers with the Houston Police Department were able to purchase synthetic marijuana from the store clerk.
Earlier this year, Harris County Attorney Vince Ryan filed a suit against the owners of Brothers Meat Market, at 3134 East Crosstimbers, to stop the sale of synthetic pot, according to a news release from Ryan's office.
The clerk who sold the officers the drugs, Omar Jaber, had been hiding the synthetic marijuana -- a designer drug typically made overseas -- under the counter. After the sting, Jaber and one of the store owners, Ali Jaber Faiz, were arrested and charged with felony possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver, investigators said.
Judge Grant Dorfman ordered the store closed due to ongoing criminal activity on the premises. Brothers Meat Market will remain shut down until a final trial, which is slated for March.
Authorities have been called to the shop numerous times. In June, a woman was beaten and stripped of her clothes in the parking lot, as people looked on. Last year, two men were shot on the premises, officials said.
In October, the county attorney also filed a suit against the KP Supermarket, which is accused of selling Kush. The supermarket sits directly across the street from Brothers Meat Market.
Synthetic pot is also called Kush. It's sometimes marketed as a safe and legal alternative to marijuana -- often referred to as potpourri or incense. The drug isn't marijuana at all; it's a dried, leafy substance sprayed with powerful, added-in hallucinogenic chemicals that are dangerous and highly addictive to the user, officials said.
Kush is known to be marketed toward children and is the second-most abused drug by high school students. It is illegal in Texas.
Ryan, along with Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and the city of Houston, consider the court order a big victory in the ongoing battle against synthetic marijuana.
Read the order for contempt by clicking here.
2016 Click2Houston/KPRC2
Michelle Ganley
Michelle is the Managing Editor of Graham Media Group's Digital Content Team, which writes for all of the company's news websites.


Thank you for selecting a YAMAHA product. YAMAHA products are designed and manufactured to provide a high level of defect-free performance. Yamaha Canada Music Ltd. ("YAMAHA") is proud of the experience and craftsmanship that goes into every YAMAHA product. YAMAHA sells its products through a network of reputable, specially authorized dealers and is pleased to offer you, the Original Owner, the following Limited Warranty, which applies only to products that have been (1) directly purchased from YAMAHA's authorized dealer in the ten provinces and three territories of Canada (the "Warranted Area") and (2) used exclusively in the Warranted Area.
YAMAHA suggests that you read the Limited Warranty thoroughly, and invites you to contact your authorized YAMAHA dealer or YAMAHA's Musical Instrument (MI) Service Department if you have any questions.
COVERAGE: YAMAHA will, at its option, repair or replace the product covered by this warranty if it becomes defective, malfunctions or otherwise fails to conform with this warranty under normal use and service during the term of this warranty, without charge for labour or materials. Repairs may be performed using new or refurbished parts that meet or exceed YAMAHA specifications for new parts. If YAMAHA elects to replace the product, the replacement may be a reconditioned unit.
This warranty does not cover (a) damage, deterioration or malfunctions resulting from accident, negligence, misuse, abuse, improper installation or operation, or failure to follow instructions according to the Owner's Manual for this product; any shipment of the product (claims must be presented to the carrier); repair or attempted repair by anyone other than YAMAHA or an authorized YAMAHA Service Centre; (b) any instrument or unit which has been altered or on which the serial number has been defaced, modified or removed; (c) normal wear, battery replacement and any periodic maintenance; (d) deterioration due to perspiration, corrosive atmosphere or other external causes such as extremes in temperature or humidity; (e) springs, pads, and felt parts of woodwind instruments; (f) strings, pegs, bow hair and tail adjuster of stringed instruments; (g) strings, frets, finish, fingerboard on guitars and basses; (h) drum heads, improper installation of heads including the use of high-tension heads or over-tensioning of heads on standard tension drums (i) damages attributable to power line surge or related electrical abnormalities, lightening damage or acts of nature; or (j) RFE/EMI (interference/noise) caused by improper grounding or the improper use of either certified or uncertified equipment, if applicable. Any evidence of alteration, erasing or forgery of proof-of-purchase documents will cause this warranty to be void.
This warranty covers only the Original Owner and is not transferable.
IN ORDER TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE: Warranty service will only be provided for defective products within the Warranted Area.
Contact your local authorized YAMAHA dealer who will advise you of the procedures to be followed.
If this is not successful, contact YAMAHA directly. YAMAHA may request that you send the defective product to a local authorized YAMAHA service centre or authorize return of the defective product to YAMAHA for repair. If you are uncertain as to whether a dealer has been authorized by YAMAHA, please contact YAMAHA's Musical Instrument Service Department at the number shown below, or check YAMAHA's website.
Products(s) shipped for service should be packed securely and must be accompanied by a detailed explanation of the problem(s) requiring service, together with the original or a machine reproduction of the bill of sale, or other dated, proof-of-purchase document describing the product, as evidence of warranty coverage. Should any product submitted for warranty service be found ineligible, an estimate of the repair cost will be furnished and the repair will be completed only if requested by you and upon receipt of payment or acceptable arrangement for payment.
LIMITATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES AND EXCLUSION OF DAMAGES: Any implied warranties, including warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose shall be limited in duration to the applicable period of time set forth above. Yamaha shall not be responsible for incidental or consequential damages or for damages based upon inconvenience, loss of use, damage to any other equipment or other items at the site of use or interruption of performances or any consequences thereof: Yamaha's liability for any defective product is limited to repair or replacement of the product, at Yamaha's option. Some provinces/ territories may not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty is void where prohibited by law.
This Warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights that will vary from province/territory to province/territory. This is the only express warranty applicable to the Product specified herein; YAMAHA neither assumes nor authorizes anyone to assume for it any other express warranty.
PLEASE KEEP YOUR BILL OF SALE AS PROOF OF PURCHASE SHOULD WARRANTY REPAIRS BE REQUIRED.
THIS DOCUMENT HAS BEEN DESIGNED TO PROVIDE WARRANTY INFORMATION OF A GENERAL NATURE.
PLEASE SEE YOUR YAMAHA DEALER FOR DETAILED INFORMATION.


The 83rd Inter-Parliamentary meeting (IPM) of the Transatlantic Legislators' Dialogue, scheduled to take place in Washington, DC on 5 December 2018, was postponed for next year.
The four IPM sessions planned with the House of Representatives were derailed and had to be postponed due to the passing and funeral arrangements of former President George H.W. Bush. Despite this last minute change, the EP delegation held two full days of meetings on 3 and 4 December 2019 with Senate and the Administration (including the Departments of State and Defence and the Office of the US Trade Representative) and a working meal with Members of the House. In a deeply moving and significant occasion, the US Delegation Members also got the opportunity to pay their respects before the casket of the late President Bush under the Rotunda of the Capitol, on behalf of the European Parliament. More information on the meetings and the postponed IPM will follow.
Lawmakers from the European Parliament and the US Congress met in Washington DC on 5th December 2017 for the 81st EU-US inter-parliamentary meeting under the Transatlantic Legislators' Dialogue. Their Joint Statement reaffirms the importance of EU-US legislative cooperation based on common values, shared principles and important transatlantic challenges. Read the full statement below.
Members of the European Parliament and the United States Congress, held their 80th Inter-Parliamentary Meeting of the Transatlantic Legislators' Dialogue in Malta.
The Bureau (Chair and Vice-Chairs) of the Delegation for relations with the United States (D-US) and the Transatlantic Legislators' Dialogue met with its US counterpart on 21-24 February 2017 to prepare for the 80th EU-US inter-parliamentary meeting, to be held in Valletta on 2-3 June 2017.
Members of the European Parliament and the United States Congress, held their 79th Inter-Parliamentary Meeting of the Transatlantic Legislators' Dialogue in Washington DC.
Members of the European Parliament and the United States House of Representatives, held their 78th Inter-Parliamentary Meeting of the Transatlantic Legislators' Dialogue in The Hague.
D-US Bureau delegation, 8-10 February 2016, Boston, Concord and Washington D.C.
The Bureau (Chair and Vice-Chairs) of the Delegation for relations with the US (D-US) met its US counterpart and stakeholders to prepare for the EU-US inter-parliamentary meeting to be held in The Hague on 26-27 June 2017, as well as for upcoming US elections.
Members of the European Parliament and the United States House of Representatives, held their 77th Inter-Parliamentary Meeting of the Transatlantic Legislators' Dialogue in Washington DC.
Following previous discussions, they exchanged views on: bringing the international trade agenda forward, cooperating on energy security and opening a path of cooperation on a transatlantic digital economy, and tackling current foreign and security matters of transatlantic concern.
Members of the European Parliament and the United States Congress, held their 76th Inter-Parliamentary Meeting of the Transatlantic Legislators' Dialogue in Riga, on 27 and 28 June 2015.
Based on common values and shared principles, they discussed ways to deepen and strengthen the relationship, and in particular to increase the readiness to jointly address the diverse set of global security, economic, and environmental current challenges.
The Bureau (Chair and Vice-Chairs) of the Delegation for Relations with the United States (D-US) met its US counterpart and stakeholders in preparation for the 26th EP-US Congress inter-parliamentary meeting to be held in Riga from 27-28 June 2015.


Located about 25 miles north of downtown Chicago, Illinois, Northbrook village is home to over 4,000,000 square feet of office space and over 7,000,000 square feet of industrial/warehouse/flex/space, all highly accessible to the areas high quality labor pool. After work, employees will enjoy abundant opportunities for recreation, including the Northbrook Court, one of areas premiere shopping destinations with over 100 stores located on campus.
Northbrook is located between the I-94 and I-294 highways. It also served by the Metra Commuter Rail over 25 times daily. For businesses, this means convenient access to a high quality labor pool. You also have O'Hare International Airport located only 17 miles southwest.
Thinking about moving your company's offices to Northbrook? You're in good company. Prominent national and international businesses calling Northbrook home include UPS, Culligan Water, Crate & Barrel, Allstate, and Underwriters Laboratories. Northbrook's Sky Harbor Industrial Park is also home to more than 700 light manufacturing and service-related businesses.
Northbrook is home to more than 34,000 full time residents. It has a median household income of $95,000 and a median home price of $630,000.
Northbrook is home to more than 500 acres of land in 20 park areas. The village is also home to the Northbrook Sports Center, where visitors will find to two year-round NHL-sized ice rinks, dance rooms, and a pro shop. In Northbrook you'll also find The Aquatic Center, and The Northbrook Theater.
Northbrook is home to more than 14 major shopping centers containing a total of over 2.4 million square feet of space. The areas retail stores are anchored by the 1 million square foot regional mall, Northbrook Court. If you can dream it, it's available in Northbrook.
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At Tenant Advisors, Inc. our only priority is you. No conflicts of interest (we're not landlords), no hidden agendas. As licensed and experienced commercial real estate brokers, we know how to aggressively negotiate the best office lease, sublease and purchase agreements for all your Northbrook commercial property needs. And we do it at no charge to you.
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For those with partial hearing loss, Sennheiser Infrared Enhanced Hearing headsets are available. We have two types of separate headsets: one that works with hearing aids and one that works without.
Left: The neck loop is worn like a necklace, which creates an induction loop for hearing aid users with the "T" position. When wearing the loop, patrons are able to hear the sound in the performance via their hearing aids. Volume can be adjusted using the dial at the front. Please note more recent hearing aids might not be compatible with this system.
Right: This headset is for patrons without hearing aids and is worn to amplify all the sound in the auditorium. Volume can be adjusted using the dial at the front. On specific Audio Described performances, a live verbal commentary providing an explanation of the visual information can also be heard through the headset.
Please collect your headset from the cloakroom attendant on arrival at the theatre, who will be able to facilitate this for you.
Induction loop is available at the Box Office.
We also provide scheduled Sign Language Interpreted and Audio Described performances.
Wheelchair access to the auditorium is available via Allington Street located to the left of the theatre. Please make yourself known to a member of staff on arrival at the venue, who will arrange for an Access Host to advise you on the best route to your seat.
If you cannot transfer out of your chair companions can sit beside you. We also have a number of transferable seats available.
Wheelchair seats/transfers must be booked in advance. We have a low-level counter box office and an Access Host is available from our front of house team to help you in any way they can, should you require any assistance.
There are toilets located on all levels and a wheelchair access adapted toilet is located at the rear of the stalls.
Please note: The Grand Circle is steeply stepped and may not be suitable for vertigo sufferers.
We have been researching the benefits of using social stories and would like to offer a social story for a visit to Victoria Palace Theatre. We know that people with autism find social situations difficult and understand that we are all unique.
You can view the social story for Victoria Palace Theatre by clicking the main theatre image above, or download the Victoria Palace Theatre social story in PDF format.


The best wrinkle creams are products that many women and men are searching for these days. The baby boomer population is aging and entering the years of their life where the signs of aging are becoming more apparent. Among these aging signs are facial wrinkles and fine lines on the face as well as sagging skin that commonly appear due to various factors such as sun damage, genetics, or simply the natural aging process of the skin.
Despite the inevitable fact that skin will age, it does not mean that there are no options that can be used to stop, slow, or reverse the aging process. Options for treatments of fine lines and wrinkles on the face as well as other aging signs include facial wrinkle treatments, wrinkle creams, anti-aging creams, non-surgical face lift packages, botox and other injections, minor surgical treatments such as dermabrasion, more signification surgical procedures such as full facelifts, laser treatments, and so on. More information on aging and the variety of treatments for aging skin can be found at the anti aging skin care page of this website.
This page focuses on some of the best wrinkle creams and treatments and that are available and deemed to be very effective. At the forefront of the product line is a non surgical face lift product featured on healthy-skincare.com. This product is a must for those looking to eliminate wrinkles and fine lines and tighten loose skin caused by aging. This product contains three main elements in its formulation. One of the elements is a facial cleanser cream.
The anti aging face lift mask is also very effective in eliminating undereye wrinkles and bags under the eyes.
The non surgical face lift product can also be used to eliminate neck wrinkles and sagging neck skin.
Neck wrinkles are a common aging skin problem. Despite the fact that this skin area can drastically show the signs of skin aging, it is often ignored. Most anti aging skin products focus on the face. However, the neck is actually very vulnerable to fine lines, wrinkles, and the formation of loose or sagging skin.
There are various theories why the skin in the neck area suffers considerably with age. One possible explanation is that the neck contains thinner skin than the face and therefore is more vulnerable to sun damage and damage from harsh chemicals and pollutants in our environment. This thinner skin leads to the easy formation of fine lines and deeper skin wrinkles. Another explanation suggests that the muscles and skin support system in the neck area is relatively weak compared to the face. Because of these weak muscles, gravity is able to act on the neck skin and create significant regions of loose or sagging skin (turkey neck) as a person ages.
To help prevent wrinkles on the neck and sagging skin, it is important to include the neck area in any facial skin care routine, whether daily maintenance or anti-aging. This may be tricky in some cases, because many products are too harsh to use of the sensitive neck skin.
The non-surgical face lift package contains the best wrinkle cream for the face and neck regions. This product provides suitable cleansing, moisturizing, and a skin tightening mask for not only the facial region, but also the neck area. With this one product, you can provide proper daily skin care for your face and neck and also effective anti aging. Eliminate fine lines, skin wrinkles, and sagging skin on your neck and face with the non surgical face lift mask, cleanser, and moisturizer.
The Skindulgence Non Surgical Face Lift can be used to reduce wrinkles on the neck! The best wrinkle cream is briefly discussed in the video below.
Isometric exercises are another great way to reduce the signs of aging of the face and neck, especially with regards to sagging skin and wrinkles. More exercise options for the face are provided at this facial exercises page. This option is attractive to individuals that do not want to spend money on products or for those that do not want to undergo more invasive treatments to reverse or reduce the signs of aging.


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Punta Lillo ist eine Landspitze an der Westküste der Kopaitic-Insel in der Gruppe der Duroch-Inseln nordwestlich der Antarktischen Halbinsel. Sie liegt zwischen Punta Lermanda und Punta Pelusa im Covadonga Harbor.

Wissenschaftler der 2. Chilenischen Antarktisexpedition (1947–1948) benannten sie nach Gastón Lillo Díaz, Hospital Corpsman bei dieser Forschungsreise.

Weblinks
 Lillo, Punta im Composite Gazetteer of Antarctica (englisch und spanisch)

Kap (Antarktika)
Duroch-Inseln

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The saying, "The right tool for the right job" has been around a long time and for good reason.
Using a #2 bit in a #1 screw or vice versa may give results that are less than desirable. You have to give the bit a chance. It should go into the screw head to about where the shoulder or where the two angles of the bit tip and the shaft meet. Just inserting the tip partially into the screw head alone does not give the bit or the screw a fair chance of working properly, especially if you try to go fast.
Also not all screws that look like a Phillips are actually a Phillips. You may find a few others that migrated from overseas. Posidriv® and Frearson are a couple you might run into and while they may work, they are not Phillips. Always start your project with real Phillips screws. Please keep this in mind when using your KnifeEdge® Bits.


A beautiful subdivision in San Elizario situated behind San Elizario High School. These home sites offer all utilities on site, soil test engineered building pad and certified septic tank. Build your own home where you can enjoy wide open areas and fresh air out in the country. The minimum of 1200 square feet of construction for 1 story and min 1600 sqft for 2 story. This neighborhood is in a Historical District also walking distance to Schools, Shopping, Public Transportation and Public Library. Mobile or Manufactured Homes NOT ALLOWED.


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We are often asked about zebra mussels, an invasive species that's relatively new to Lake Winnipeg's ecosystem. Here are answers to some common questions.
Zebra mussels (Photo: The United States Geological Survey)
1. What are zebra mussels?
Zebra mussels are D-shaped, fingernail-sized mollusks with light and dark brown stripes. Unlike other mollusks, they have hair-like filaments called byssal threads which they use to attach themselves to hard surfaces such as boats, docks, water-intake pipes and even the shells of other mussels.
Zebra mussels are an aquatic invasive species (AIS) – meaning they are not native to our lake's ecosystem – and they are able to multiple very rapidly. One mussel can produce up to one million eggs during a single spawning season.
2. When did they arrive in Lake Winnipeg?
Zebra mussels were first reported to the Province of Manitoba in Lake Winnipeg in October 2013. Adult mussels and their microscopic larvae (known as veligers) were found in five harbours within the south basin.
3. How did they get here?
Based on current information, it appears that this species arrived in Lake Winnipeg from North Dakota via the Red River.
4. Does that mean that other lakes in Canada are infested?
Yes. Zebra mussels first arrived in Canada in 1986. They were found in a harbour in Lake Erie, most likely transported from Europe via transatlantic shipping. Within several years, zebra mussels spread throughout the Laurentian Great Lakes. By 1991, zebra mussels began to spread to smaller inland lakes in Ontario and the eastern United States. They are currently found in more than 750 lakes in North America.
This time-lapse map, from the United States Geological Survey's Nonindigenous Aquatic Species (NAS) online information resource, shows the spread of infestation.
5. How do they spread?
Zebra mussels are often unknowingly transported by boaters or other water users who don't realize mussels or veligers have attached to their equipment. They can also spread via water currents.
Zebra mussels attached to a rock were caught on the fishing hook of a LWF supporter on Aug. 29, 2015, just south of Balsam Harbour. (Photo: Greg Armstrong)
6. Why are they a concern for Lake Winnipeg's ecosystem?
The impacts of zebra mussels have been well documented in lakes across Europe and North America. While the degree to which lake ecosystems are impacted is highly variable, there is certainly cause for concern here.
Zebra mussel populations can reach very high densities (more than 10,000 mussels per square meter). This means infrastructure such as docks, water intakes, boats and other solid surfaces are likely to be heavily impacted.
When found in high densities, the mussels can have strong impacts over algae, which are the base of the food web. In some systems, the amount of algae has declined by over 50 per cent, with reverberating impacts to fish and other species that ultimately rely on algae for food.
In some lakes, fisheries have not been largely affected while in others, there have been dramatic declines. Because Lake Winnipeg is so unique, the impacts of zebra mussel on the ecosystem, including the fisheries, will require careful monitoring.
Zebra mussels have also led to dramatic losses to native mussel populations. The general rule is to expect a 90 per cent loss of native mussel populations within 10 years of zebra mussel arrival.
This encrusted rock was found on Sept. 26, 2015, near Balsam Harbour (Photo: Greg Armstrong)
7. How do zebra mussels relate to eutrophication?
The eutrophication problem in Lake Winnipeg is primarily related to cyanobacteria, or blue-green algae. Zebra mussels preferentially feed on other types of algae – in part, because some species of blue-green algae have traits that allow them to escape being eaten. Some blue-green algae grow in long, string-like filaments that are too large to be consumed. Others are able to float at the water's surface where zebra mussels cannot reach them.
In the Laurentian Great Lakes, zebra mussels also caused some new algae problems. Filamentous green and blue-green algae that grow attached to rocks in coastal areas began to form extremely large blooms, clogging fishing nets and water intakes, and fouling bathing beaches. It is too early to say if this will happen to Lake Winnipeg.
8. What other consequences could result from a zebra mussel invasion?
Zebra mussels are likely to have a large impact on infrastructure such as water-intake lines, boats and boat motors, which will now require routine maintenance/de-fouling. Because mussels grow on hard, rocky lake bottoms, and mussel shells can be quite sharp, swimmers should wear footwear when walking on submerged rocky areas. Users of local beaches may find increases in the accumulation of dead zebra mussel shells on beaches.
Because the mussels primarily inhabit rocky areas and infrastructure around the lake edges, impacts will not be evenly distributed around the lake. Some coastal areas may see improvements in water clarity, particularly between wind storms.
9. What did Manitoba's government do to try and stop zebra mussels from establishing themselves in Lake Winnipeg? Did it work?
In May, 2014, the government of Manitoba temporarily closed four harbours where zebra mussels had been found in order to treat them with liquid potash, a substance harmless to humans but lethal to mussels. The experimental action was an attempt to eradicate the unwanted mollusks before they could further establish themselves in the lake.
Although the potash treatment did succeed in killing zebra mussel populations in Winnipeg Beach, Gimli, Arnes and Balsam Bay harbours, both adult mussels and veligers have since been detected throughout the lake's south basin, as well as in the Red River, and the harbours have been re-invaded. In late October, 2015, Manitoba Conservation and Water Stewardship reported zebra mussels are also now present in the north basin of Lake Winnipeg.
10. What can we do now to remove this invasive species from Lake Winnipeg?
Unfortunately, there are currently no technological approaches to eradicate zebra mussels from a lake the size of Lake Winnipeg.
Treatment approaches such as potash, Zequanox (a non-chemical molluscicide) or chlorine may be useful in small lakes or water intakes, however, it is not feasible to use these treatments in large lakes.
Manitoba's fight against zebra mussels is now two-fold: monitor and adapt to their establishment in Lake Winnipeg, and prevent their establishment in other lakes.
The provincial watercraft inspection program has been expanded, mobile decontamination units will be used to clean boats at various locations and "control zones" have been designated in which restrictions can be established to prevent the introduction or further spread of AIS.
In November 2015, the Manitoba government passed new legislation aimed at preventing further spread of zebra mussels and other aquatic invasive species. Just as Manitobans are expected to know and obey speed limits on our roadways, boaters and other water-users must be familiar with the new AIS regulations that protect our waterways.
It is now illegal to transport AIS, aquatic plants or mud on water-related equipment. Boats, boat trailers, and other gear must be decontaminated before being placed in another lake or river (see Question 13 for decontamination protocols).
11. Is the infestation in Lake Winnipeg going to get worse?
It is nearly a certainty that zebra mussels will expand their populations in areas with hard lake bottoms, and move further into the north basin and connecting channels over the next few years.
A provincial substrate sampler encrusted in a half-inch thickness of zebra mussels on all surfaces. This sampler was removed from Gimli Harbour in September, 2015, after being left in the water for three consecutive months. (Photo: Manitoba Conservation and Water Stewardship)
12. Have zebra mussels spread to other lakes in Manitoba?
Yes. In 2015, zebra mussels were found in Cedar Lake, located west of Lake Winnipeg, and in the Red River.
In June 2017, a "suspect mussel" was found in Singush Lake in Duck Mountain Provincial Park. (It is considered suspect because it was small, dry and damaged; while experts could not identify the specimen as a zebra mussel, DNA analysis came back positive. However, there is concern the sample may have been contaminated from the lab procedures.)
In December 2017, environmental DNA evidence of zebra mussels were found in Whirlpool Lake in Riding Mountain National Park. Environmental DNA are microscopic genetic traces that an organism leaves behind as it moves through an environment. The lake and campground area are now closed until further notice as a precautionary measure.
13. What can I do?
Slowing the spread of zebra mussels to other lakes can only be achieved by public action. All water-users must take the following steps before moving watercraft (ex: Jet Skis, canoes), water-related equipment (ex: trailers, removable docks, fishing gear, anchors), aircraft, motor or off-road vehicles from one water body into another water body:
Clean and remove AIS and aquatic plants before leaving the shore of the water body.
Drain all water from the watercraft (ex: ballast tanks, motor, live well, compartments) and water-related equipment (ex: bait bucket) before leaving the shore. All drain plugs must be kept out while transporting watercraft over land with the exception of plugs used in onboard kitchen and washroom facilities.
Dry completely or decontaminate water-related equipment before placing into another water body.
Dispose of all bait used in a provincial-designated control zone water body in the trash prior to leaving the shore. This is regardless of possessing a three-day live bait fish transfer and use receipt. (For more information on control zones, visit www.manitoba.ca/stopais.)
Decontaminate if watercraft or water-related equipment were used last in a provincially-designated control zone and before placing into another water body.
Citizens can also report any sightings of zebra mussels or any other aquatic invasive species by visiting www.manitoba.ca/stopais or by calling 1-87-STOP AIS-0 (1-877-867-2470).
The following resources are provided by the Province of Manitoba:
Aquatic invasive species (AIS) summer checklist
AIS winter checklist
Zebra mussels information sheet
AIS information page (including information about fines and links to further resources)
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'Sing off' host Nick Lachey in perfect harmony
Nick Lachey didn't have enough on his new plate, being a new dad (son Camden was born in September of last year). The former 98 Degrees singer follows his passion — music — and returns to host another edition of NBC's The Sing-Off 9 p.m. Monday. The spirited smackdown involving a cappella (aka: no music) groups from across the nation features judges Jewel, Ben Folds andShawn Stockman (Boyz II Men) .
The winner's not so shabby take-home: a recording contract plus $100,000.
We chatted with Lachey on a recent conference call:
You started off doing a capella. How hard is it?
A cappella singing has meant a great deal to me throughout my life and career. I first started singing a cappella in high school. I went to a performing arts school and spent my summers working at an amusement part in Cincinnati called King's Island. I was in a barbershop quartet, walking around the park and singing to guests and what-not. I think it takes incredible talent to pull off. Oftentimes people take it for granted and don't realize how hard it is. There are so many people out there that are responding to it. A cappella is kind of going through a resurgence; a renaissance if you will, with movies like Perfect Pitch.
You went back on the road with 98 Degrees this year. Was that fun and is it interesting to balance your musical and TV careers now?
It was a lot of fun. First of all, you know, to get back together with those guys after more than a decade, and be able to go on the road with New Kids on the Block and Boyz II Men and be a part of a sold-out arena tour was very, very special and a great experience. To balance the two, when you're doing stuff that you're passionate about and it's exciting to you, then it's easy to rally and kind of summon the energy to move from one to the other.
Baby Camden must hear a lot of singing around the house.
Well, music in general is big in our home. You know obviously I'm a musician and my wife [ Vanessa Minnillo] is a passionate lover of music, working in TV for so many years. And so there's constantly music on in our house and yes, we sing to Camden every time we put him down for a nap or put him down for the night. Technically there is a little a cappella happening in our house. It's usually in the lullaby form, but it is happening every day.
Does he have a favorite lullaby?
I'd like to think it's one of the ones I wrote for him. I did a record for him that came out this year calledFather's Lullaby and there's a song on there called Sleepy Eyes. That one that I kind of wrote while he was still in the womb. So that's the one I sing to him every day before he goes down. Whether he likes it or not, that's really the only one he gets served up.
Can you talk a little bit about the addition of Jewel this year?
Jewel is fantastic. I thought she was a perfect fit. She's incredibly talented first of all. We all know that. But she's so well spoken and so relatable. What really struck me is how passionate and how caring she was about each and every group and each and every performer in the group. And she really gave her all in trying to nurture and walk them through this process. Certainly not at all hard to look at from my vantage point on stage. She made my night better just sitting out there.
Are you and Vanessa thinking to expand your family? Would you want a girl this time?
I have no expectations for Baby No. 2 nor do I have any real hope or dreams either way. I think as a father it's cool to have a son. We already have obviously taken care of that part so whatever comes is a welcome addition to the family. And although I said it's not going to happen any day imminently, we definitely do want more kids.
You just recently turned 40. How's that going for you?
It hasn't changed at all. It's just a number as they say. Everything feels the same, so no groundbreaking moment happened.
Madeleine Marr
Read more here: http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/12/09/3801978/sing-off-host-nick-lachey-in-perfect.html#storylink=cpy
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Condé Nast to Merge US and International Arms to Form Global Company
By Chantal Fernandez November 27, 2018 14:15
Bob Sauerberg, chief executive of the American operation, will step down after a global CEO is found. Jonathan Newhouse will become chairman of the board of directors.
Bob Sauerberg | Source: Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images
NEW YORK, United States — Condé Nast and Condé Nast International are no longer independent companies.
On Tuesday, the publisher announced that Condé Nast chief executive Bob Sauerberg will step down. He will be replaced by a global chief executive overseeing both the American business, based in New York, and Condé Nast International (CNI), based in London.
Jonathan Newhouse, current chief executive of CNI, will step down from that role, becoming chairman of Condé Nast's board of directors, effectively stepping into the role the late Si Newhouse held for 40 years before he passed away in 2017. Despite speculation earlier this year that Newhouse may be moving Stateside to oversee the business, he will remain in London.
"The role of Chairman of the Board of Directors is a position of vital importance which my long experience with Conde Nast has prepared me, almost uniquely, to take on," Newhouse said to BoF via e-mail.
Other senior executives, including CNI president Wolfgang Blau, who has overseen a digital transformation of the international businesses in London, will remain in their current roles.
The publisher does not plan to merge the staffs of any more magazines at this time, reports the Wall Street Journal. In August, the publishers announced plans to combine Condé Nast Traveler's US and UK editions into a single global team, under a single editor-in-chief.
There has been speculation that the publisher might continue in this vein on the editorial side, appointing global editors-in-chief for each magazine. But Newhouse said, "there is no likelihood of this scenario; it is not under consideration."
The merger also makes Condé Nast a potentially more valuable entity should the Newhouse family decide to sell. In response, Newhouse said, "Conde Nast is not for sale and will not be for sale."
While the US business is unprofitable, CNI generated £121 million ($154 million) in revenue in 2016, as per its most recent filing, with a profit of £4.3 million ($5.5 million).
With the US business facing heavy losses in a challenging print and digital media market, Condé Nast and CNI have been setting the stage for a more formal merger this year, with US-based executives exiting as a result. In October, the companies announced plans to form an integrated product and technology team to create a single, global platform for all of Condé Nast's websites. The team would report to both Sauerberg and Blau, with Condé Nast's chief digital officer Fred Santarpia exiting.
In the past, Condé Nast and CNI followed different, competing strategies and emphasised that they were independent companies even though both are subsidiaries of the Newhouse family's Advance Publications and controlled for decades by Si Newhouse, the chairman emeritus who died a year ago. His cousin Jonathan and nephew Steven announced Tuesday's merger together on behalf of the board.
But as the brands that Condé Nast and CNI lead — Vogue, Vanity Fair and GQ, among others — become more global, and the market for advertising dollars more competitive, there are benefits to breaking down international barriers, leveraging a global audience to advertisers and sharing more resources internally. In London, for example, Blau has set up a global hub for Vogue's many international websites (excluding the US).
"What has become clear is that our aspirations are no longer best served by our historical structure of running two separate companies,"said Jonathan and Steve Newhouse in a joint statement on Tuesday. They thanked Sauerberg for his contributions to the company over the last 18 years, including the past eight as president and then chief executive. During his tenure at the publisher, the former consumer marketing executive launched the video division Condé Nast Entertainment and, earlier this year, announced a multi-year turnaround plan to develop new revenue streams and cut costs. Last year, the company lost a reported $180 million, and hopes to be profitable again by 2020.
"Operating as one global company will only help us realise our ambition to deliver the highest quality journalism, experiences and value to our audiences, advertisers and partners," said the Newhouses. "It will also create new opportunities to enhance the collaboration among colleagues around the world."
Stay tuned for updates to this story.
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