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        $interval.cancel($scope.waitForLoadedInterval);
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        $socket.emit('setClientPerson', $scope.meeting.admin);
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                return;
            }

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A real taste of Great British nostalgia.
1963. The year Beatlemania was born, the Profumo affair scandalised Britain and preceded the resignation of Harold Macmillan, Ronnie Biggs, Buster Edwards and co. snatched £2.6m cash from the London to Glasgow mail train, the 'Britain in Bloom' campaign began, the US trounced 'Great Britain' 23-9 in the Ryder Cup .... and Cliff Richard and the Shadows took off on a jaunt across Europe in a Routemaster bus in the film 'Summer Holiday'.
The film is now a feel-good stage musical in Michael Gyngell and Mark Haddigan's adaptation, with Don and his fellow London Transport bus mechanics journeying through Paris, the Alps, Italy and then Greece, along the way picking up three young girls in a clapped-out Morris Minor and a young American pop star on the run from her domineering mother, and all to the strains of a hit-filled score featuring In the Country, Summer Holiday, I Could Easily Fall in Love with You, Bachelor Boy, Move It, Living Doll, The Young Ones and On the Beach.


Aventurine with green ceramic turtles and glass beads adorn this "Touched by a Sea Turtle" Earth Wish Angel bracelet design. A hammered rhodium plated clasp and dragonfly charm completes the design. Comes gift boxed with personalized custom poem for any specific occasion. Contact me for any custom requests.
Earth Wish Angels Touched by a Sea Turtle is designed with green aventurine, dragonfly charm, and August crystal birthstone with attached hammered rhodium clasp. Birthstone can be customized for another birth month by using contact form.


At DrugStrategies.org, our goal is to successfully treat alcohol and drug addicts in Uvalde We can help with alcohol addiction and drug addiction treatment, intervention, detox and interventions. Our company is unique in that every member of our staff is highly trained and has experience treating those suffering from alcohol and drug addiction. We have found that a holistic approach to alcohol and drug rehab is best. We have found it best to work with each person individually and come up with a plan especially for them. Those that reside in the Uvalde, Texas area, should give us a call today.
Drug abuse left unchecked will only a ruin a person's life. Those in Uvalde must seek help. Depression, paranoia, cancer and heart damage may be experienced by those addicted to drugs. A person who want to protect their health would be wise to treat their addiction to drugs. Drug abuse must be dealt with head on. Not getting help is very detrimental and risky. Those in the Uvalde, TX who need help getting clean and staying that way, should call our offices today.
Those with an alcohol addiction would be wise to seek treatment. If you live in Uvalde, we can help. Many people abuse alcohol. Alcohol addiction can cause many problems and thus must be addressed. Those that have an alcohol addiction have to muster up the courage to get help. Rehab or treatment for alcohol addiction of some kind may be in order. We offer our rehabilitation services in Uvalde, TX. Please call us today.
Those in Uvalde would benefit greatly from our holistic approach to drug and alcohol rehab. Holistic treatment deals with both the physical and mental aspects of alcohol and drug addiction. Every person is given a plan created especially for them. We believe that people deserve more then a cookie cutter approach to drug and alcohol rehabilitation. We prefer a more specialized approach. If you live in Uvalde, Uvalde, please give us a call. We can help.
For those in Uvalde interested in an effective and holistic approach to rehab, DrugStrategies.org can get help. We will work tirelessly to come up with a plan that fits your particular needs. Professional, educated and well trained, all adjectives that describe our staff. Our business is helping you get free of alcohol and/or drug abuse. We can help you beat your alcohol and/or drug addiction. If you live in Uvalde, Texas, please call us.


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In 1984, our diocesan hierarch, Archbishop PETER gave his blessing for the establishment of a parish organization to promote charitable causes in the parish and for Orthodox and non-Orthodox communities. The Society of St. Philaret seeks to help parishioners and other needful individuals. In addition to providing concrete help to those needing it; the society strives to educate parishioners in the theology of Christian philanthropy. The work of the society has consisted in: providing meals to sick people in the parish; sponsoring a monthly food basket collection in church; monetary offerings to monasteries and convents; support of Ss. Cosmas & Damian Adult Home; St. Basil's Home for Orphans; Cyprus Children's Fund; Task Force on Hunger and Homelessness; Religious books for college bound students; Persecuted Orthodox Christians; etc. In addition, persons and families have been helped out with food and necessary medicines. The society addresses the needs of parishioners, the larger Orthodox needs and again the needful in and of Somerset County. All donations to the society come from the poor box in church. Anyone in the parish may receive benefits from the society. Please bring the names or situations needing help to the parish rector. Obviously, help provided is done with little fanfare and kept quiet.
Saint Philaret the Merciful was a married wealthy man from the area of Paplagonia. He was not only wealthy, but virtuous and freely bestowed his wealth to those less fortunate than himself. It came to pass, that God tested Philaret (like Job of the Old Testament) and he lost much of his wealth. Although his friends disappeared, and his family had to struggle for the basic needs of life, St. Philaret proved to be as generous when poor as he was when rich. God therefore rewarded St. Philaret, granting him even greater riches and blessings than before. Now he was, through the marriage of his daughter, a member of the Royal Court. Even in the midst of great wealth, St. Philaret loved the poor and spent his riches, time and love in caring for all those needful in any manner. At the age of 90, he distributed the last of his belongings and peacefully reposed in the Lord. Miracles occured over his blessed relics.


The Last of the Mohicans is the 1826 sequel to the now less-famous The Pioneers (1823) and the prequel to The Prairie (1827). It is set at the time of the war between France and England in North America and, as the novel begins, we are already three years into the conflict. At Fort Edward, General Webb receives news of a French attack under Montcalm is coming to Fort William Henry which is only guarded by the small force of the Scotsman Monro. Captain Duncan Heyward is dispatched to take Munro's daughters to that Fort along with the renegade Native American runner Magua, known as Le Renard Subtil (The Cunning Fox). We follow their journey as they meet the magnificent Chingachgook whose son is the last of the Mohican tribe, and find that Magua is actually preventing their progress and is allied to the French. We meet the character Hawkeye (Natty Bumppo, the central character in these so-called 'Leatherstocking Tales') and follow him and his Indian companions as they become involved in the bloody war. Hawkeye is seemingly the last decent white man as he respects the Indians' customs in this exciting adventure story full of battles, captures and rescues.


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Nicole C. Mullen
Albums by Nicole C. Mullen in our playlist:
Live From Cincinnati: Bringing It Home
Sharecropper's Seed, Vol. 1
A Dream to Believe In, Vol. 2
Aileen Nicole Coleman-Mullen (born January 3, 1964) is an award-winning singer, songwriter, and choreographer. She was born and raised in Cincinnati, Ohio. She recorded her first solo album, Don't Let Me Go, in 1991 with the independent label Frontline Records.
Mullen continued her singing-songwriting-choreography career in the 1990s, singing backup for Michael W. Smith and the Newsboys, writing for Jaci Velasquez, and working as a dancer/choreographer with Amy Grant. She also provided backup vocals for the music video at the end of the VeggieTales program, Larry-Boy and the Fib from Outer Space! and the opening of the VeggieTales presentation, Larry-Boy and the Rumor Weed. She was signed to Word Records in 1998 by VP of A&R Brent Bourgeois. Her fourth album, Talk About It, was certified gold for sales in excess of 500,000 copies on April 15, 2008.
Mullen established a mentor group for girls called "The Baby Girls Club". She and her husband, David Mullen, are youth leaders in their local church, tutor inner-city youth, and participate in Kids Across America summer camp for inner city youth. Mullen is also active with the International Needs Network Ghana, an organization that works to free Trokosi slaves in Ghana.
On November 5, 2011, Nicole was inducted into the Christian Music Hall of Fame.
Nicole C. Mullen. (2011, September 10). In Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Retrieved from http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Nicole_C._Mullen&oldid=449430780

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"On Thursday, June 27, 1985, 63 of Hollywood's 'kids' joined together to record a song for the United States Committee for UNICEF to benefit the children of Africa."
In 1984 and 1985, a period of famine in Ethiopia and Eritrea inspired two notable musical benefit projects: in the UK, Band Aid recorded "Do They Know It's Christmas?" on November 25, 1984; and in the USA, USA for Africa recorded "We Are the World" finishing on January 28, 1985. "Kidds for Kids in Africa" carried on this work, but with a special twist. Young entertainers, mainly actors instead of musicians, came together to record their song "Love's Gonna Find a Way" (written by Shuki Levy and Deborah Shelton) to specifically benefit the children of Africa via the U.S. Committee for UNICEF.
The recording of "Love's Gonna Find a Way" was covered by 16 Magazine in their November 1985 issue. In the the fall of 1985, the members of Kidd Video were also named Youth Ambassadors for UNICEF Day.
A video of the Kidds for Kids in Africa song "Love's Gonna Find a Way" was kindly provided by Steve Alterman himself.
This is a list of the actors and entertainers who participated in Kidds for Kids in Africa, followed by works they were known for around the time of the song. Although the video says there were 63 participating "kids," there are more than that named in the credits at the end.
In addition, the following were not listed in the credits but were mentioned in 16 Magazine's coverage of the event.


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Care about the environment? Here's what to watch in the 2019 Legislature
Dan Gunderson, Elizabeth Dunbar and Kirsti Marohn
January 9, 2019 4:00 a.m.
The new state Legislature -- the only divided state legislature in the country -- begins its 2019 session Tuesday. We look at the environmental issues facing this year's group.
Tom Robertson | MPR News file
Road salt and crop fertilizer are polluting Minnesota's waters, greenhouse gas emissions aren't being reduced as fast as some would like, and people are concerned about the welfare of critters from bees to deer.
Lawmakers headed to the Capitol this week will likely face these, and many other, environmental issues as they begin the 2019 legislative session.
At the top of the Legislature's to-do list this session: Passing a two-year budget deal by summer. But in the past, budget priorities haven't stopped lawmakers from making headway on policy issues.
2019 legislative session:Your guide
The Legislature:New faces, familiar issues
With a new Democratic governor and DFLers seizing control of the Minnesota House, environmental groups are expected to push hard for legislation aimed at improving water quality and addressing climate change. Traditionally, DFLers have been more friendly toward those pushing for environmental protection.
"Minnesotans know we're facing a serious threat from global warming, and it's not just future generations. It's all of us and it's right now," said Rep. Jean Wagenius, DFL-Minneapolis, who will chair the new House Energy and Climate Finance and Policy Division.
"There are lots of solutions, but clearly, some of them are going to include moving much faster on adopting renewable energy, moving much faster on adopting electric vehicles and energy storage," Wagenius said.
Any new energy regulations will face skepticism from Republican state senators, who hold the majority in their chamber. State Sen. David Osmek, R-Mound, who oversees energy issues in the Senate, said top of mind for him is how state energy policies affect residents' and businesses' utility bills.
"I think there's some room for negotiations, and I'm more than willing to listen to proposals. But in the end, if it doesn't make energy more affordable, plentiful and reliable, it may not leave my committee," he said. The idea of increasing energy storage in the state, he said, likely has bipartisan support.
From energy storage to pollinators, here are the environmental issues to watch this session.
Your thoughts:What would you like to see happen during this legislative session?
Nitrogen fertilizer rule
Farmland near Rothsay, Minn., in 2016.
Ann Arbor Miller | MPR News 2016
Drinking water contamination from nitrates is a growing concern in parts of Minnesota.
The Dayton administration pushed to adopt restrictions on how farmers can apply nitrogen fertilizer, the biggest source of nitrates in groundwater. The regulations were supported by environmental groups but met with resistance from some farmers.
Last year, the Legislature delayed the Minnesota Department of Agriculture's adoption of the restrictions — called the Groundwater Protection Rule — until after the 2019 session.
There likely will be attempts to revisit the rule during this session.
Related:Can Minnesota have clean water without regulating fertilizer?
Road salt
A snow plow lays down road salt in downtown St. Paul.
Evan Frost | MPR News 2018
There's a growing number of water bodies in Minnesota that are contaminated with chloride, mainly due to road salt running off of streets and into waterways.
Cities, counties and the state Department of Transportation have been reducing their salt use. Last session, there was a push to offer liability protection to private contractors who clear driveways, parking lots and sidewalks if they become certified in "smart salting" techniques.
That bill failed to pass last year, but the issue is expected to return this year.
Related:Could 'smart salting' keep Minnesota roads and waters safe?
Buffer compensation
Jerry Jennissen inspects a county ditch with son-in-law Lucas Sjostrom in 2016.
Courtesy of the Environmental Initiative 2016
The Dayton administration pushed through a requirement for landowners to plant vegetative buffers — strips of land planted with perennial vegetation along waterways and drainage ditches — to help filter out pollutants like nitrogen and phosphorus from runoff. The deadline for farmers to have all buffers in place was Nov. 1, 2018, but state and local officials are giving farmers some leeway because of widespread wet conditions last fall. Compliance and enforcement of the new rules will likely start in earnest this spring.
Farmers are pushing for property tax credits for the land that they have taken out of production and turned into buffer strips. But a proposal to use Legacy Amendment dollars to pay for the tax credits met with resistance from some lawmakers.
Carrot vs. stick:How should Minnesota get to cleaner water?
Related:Buffer deadline likely to come and go for many farmers
Cement-lined ductile iron pipes are fitted inside a new water treatment plant in Park Rapids in February 2014.
Ann Arbor Miller for MPR News 2014
Many Minnesota cities are faced with having to make costly upgrades and repairs to aging drinking water and wastewater treatment systems.
Although the Legislature typically passes large borrowing bills for public works projects in even-numbered years, some legislators will likely push to pass a bonding bill this year that includes money for water projects.
There's also likely to be a debate over the Legislature's action last year to use money from the lottery fund set aside for natural resources to help pay for infrastructure projects.
Several conservation groups sued to stop that action, saying the fund wasn't intended to pay for needed infrastructure. At least one legislator has authored a bill to reverse last year's action.
Related:Wetter weather causing sewage headaches for Minn. cities
In 2018:Small towns face a 'crisis' of aging water, sewer pipes
Report:Nitrate in drinking water a costly problem for small, rural cities
Exhaust flows out of the tailpipe of a vehicle. Vehicle emissions are one of the main causes of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.
Joe Raedle | Getty Images
Minnesota is not meeting the goals set in 2007 to reduce greenhouse gas emissions across all economic sectors.
There are already signs that we'll hear about climate change more often this year. The DFL-controlled House has a committee with "climate" in its title — the Energy and Climate Finance and Policy Division — that will begin reviewing the effects of climate change in Minnesota. And Gov. Walz has said it would be irresponsible for Minnesota not to do its part to address climate change.
But how? It's unclear so far, but ideas are percolating. One proposal would call for planting a million trees in Minnesota and choosing tree varieties that will thrive under changing climate conditions.
MN's largest emissions sources:Transportation, agriculture edge out electricity
MN's new greenhouse gas goal:'Electrify everything'
Renewable energy mandate
Then-Lt. Gov. Tina Smith looks at a wind turbine base with Steve Vietor of Riverland Community College during a tour of the school's renewable energy training facility in Albert Lea in February 2017.
Elizabeth Dunbar | MPR News 2017
Minnesota is on track to achieve its goal of having renewable energy make up 25 percent of its energy mix by 2025.
Bills to require utilities to generate 50 percent or more of their electricity from renewable sources by 2030 have gone nowhere in recent years, but we're likely to see environmental groups put more pressure on the Legislature to move in that direction. Some utilities, including Xcel Energy, have said they are already planning to achieve higher percentages of renewable energy by 2030.
Even if Walz and the Democrats in the Minnesota House make increasing the renewable energy mandate a priority, they will have to persuade the Republican-controlled Senate to go along with their plan.
Previously:Dayton administration pushes ambitious renewable energy mandate
Jeff Plew, left, of Nextera Energy Resources, explains in detail the battery storage, capacity and durability, and answered questions during a tour of the Ramsey Connexus Energy site in October.
Judy Griesedieck for MPR News 2018
The strategy of energy storage — stashing away renewable energy in batteries for use when electricity demand is high — is getting a lot of buzz in Minnesota. Studies have shown that in certain situations, it can be cheaper to use stored energy than to power up a natural gas plant or build new power plants.
Legislative leaders from both parties have expressed interest in various policies aimed at making Minnesota a leader in adopting energy storage, so watch for progress on this issue.
Related:Future arrives in Minnesota as electric cooperative unveils battery project
About 15,000 solar panels line 4 acres of Ed Eichten's farm in Center City, Minn., in October 2016.
Minnesota passed legislation in 2013 that established goals for solar energy generation and a community solar garden program. Through the program, residents and businesses can pay for a subscription to community solar gardens and get credit on their energy bills for the energy the solar array produces, without having to install panels on their own rooftops.
But critics of the program say energy from solar gardens is more expensive than larger utility-scale solar projects. They want to limit the growth of community solar. Xcel Energy is among those calling for changes to the program. It's not yet clear how the community solar program would change, but it could come up as part of a larger compromise on energy policy.
Related:Energy developers applaud richer community solar incentives
Only Oldsted and Filmore counties, Minn., have confirmed infected populations of chronic wasting disease in free-range deer.
William Lager | MPR News
Chronic wasting disease — a brain disease in deer and elk with no vaccine and no cure currently — will be an issue again this year.
DFL House lawmakers are expected to push bills they introduced last year but failed to pass, including one to establish and fund a program to buy out deer and elk farms in Minnesota.
A 2018 legislative auditor's report said the Minnesota Board of Animal Health failed to adequately regulate deer and elk farms.
Related:Experts worry fatal brain disease could threaten MN's $1B deer-hunting industry
December:CWD watchers wait for late hunt results and worry
A bee hangs upside down to feed on a borage plant in a USDA test plot near Morris, Minn., in July 2015.
Dan Gunderson | MPR News 2015
A task force created by former Gov. Dayton made several recommendations for lawmakers to consider that would offer protections for bees and butterflies.
Lawmakers will likely debate some of them this session. Among them are: proposals to increase funding and implement land use requirements to create more pollinator-friendly habitat with wildflowers and native plants, as well as restrictions on the use of insecticides that are known to harm bees.
Any effort to put limits on pesticide use by farmers will be controversial and likely face stiff opposition.
Nationally:Scientists spy on bees, see harmful effects of common insecticide
2018 Legislative session:Pollinator protections facing obstacles at Capitol


This website was set up only in 2009, and except for a few pictures of San Francisco in the old days, most of our photographs come from June 2009 or later. Hiker Tony Holiday (who blogs at Stairways are Heaven) shared with us some pictures from before that. These are from 2007; in an earlier post, we published pictures from 2004, 2005, and 2006 to recall the beauty and density of the forest before most of the "work" started and before most of the tree-felling started. We publish them here with permission.
These pictures, taken on a hike in 2007, show the lush green forest in the early days of the "work" when the main objective was opening the trails. This was something everyone could get behind.
The forest, green and lush in January as it was in May. The forest gets rain in winter, and cloud forest precipitation in summer. It's green year-round.
The forest is always green except where it's opened up and dries out. The picture below shows the summit, which is the driest part of the mountain. Even in winter, the grasses quickly dry.
While Sutro Stewards and UCSF were mainly building trails, they got a lot of public support. But later, when they supported destroying trees and the forest's ecology, forest-lovers realized the need to work to save this beautiful ecosystem.
This entry was posted in Environment, Mt Sutro Cloud Forest and tagged cloud forest, eucalyptus, mount sutro, Sutro Forest, trees. Bookmark the permalink.
As usual, very well said. Thanks for combining pix and words to show how it looked back then to compare with what we are seeing these days, to our horror. It does not make any sense to dry up this unique, lush forest the way they are doing so much of these days. Thanks so much for your continuing efforts to save this forest and other green spaces and trees from ongoing wrongful destruction.
PETITION: Sierra Club, Please Stop!


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ALL THE SHOWOFF AND SO CALLED ASSURANCE, IS ABOUT TO END IN A BIT, YOUR FAVORITE COUPLE DAVIDO AND CHIOMA'S SEXUAL RELATIONSHIP ARE HEADING TO A WHOLE NEW DRAMATIC DIMENSION.. Everyone knew it won't even last, so am not surprise, i won't even say much, Read as reported by The Cable below! "The much-celebrated relationship of David 'Davido' Adeleke and Chioma Avril Rowland is in troubled waters. The lovers are said to be having incessant disagreements over alleged infidelity on the part of the superstar. "Chioma has been complaining and they are having problems," according to an insider in the loop of things. TheCable Lifestyle understands that their disagreement recently reached a head when Chioma confronted the singer over allegations of impregnating yet another woman. Before their relationship entered a rough patch, the pair was inseparable, often sharing pictures of their trips around the world. Chioma was also known for accompanying Davido on his foreign performance engagements. He also generated a torrent of reactions by presenting her with a N45 million Porshe as a birthday gift. The car came with a plate number which reads 'Assurance'. The singer has two children from his former relationships. I can't wait to dig in for the full break up gist I will bring ya'll everything you need to know.. Stay updated.
A young boy has tweeted at Davido that he has been admitted at Adeleke University, Ede, Osun State, but he has no money, so he can't resume. Davido then told him to send him a DM that he will call the school so he can resume. Lol, thank God for social media. How did the poor reach the rich in the past? Aww, God bless the creator of social media o. Congrats young man!
DAVIDO TODAY ALSO REMEMBERED HIS BLOSSOM FRIEND WHO DIED MYSTERIOUSLY LAST YEAR. DAVIDO SAYS DJ OLU TOOK A PART OF HIM WHEN HE LEFT LAST YEAR. TAKEN TO TWITTER THE SINGER WROTE; "A year since you been gone Love you and miss you so much ! You took a part of me when you left ! We always spoke about taking over the World together ! I know you looking down proud of what we have achieved so far! YOUR LEGACY LIVES FOREVER ! DJ OLU We Celebrate u" Recall only yesterday, his girlfriend at the time of his death, Ajay Ajimobi took to Instagram to say she would love him forever as she celebrates their 3rd year of dating. It's always sad to see young people die.
A melee broke out at the entrance of Adokie Amiesiekema stadium in Port Harcourt, Rivers state where the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP is holding its convention to elect its presidential candidate for the 2019 general election. The drama started when celebrated music star, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido was teargassed by security operatives, albeit unwittingly. The security agents, in a bid to control the rowdy crowd at the gate, mistakenly fired teargas, not knowing that the multiple-award-winning artist was in the crowd. Some party chieftains and security agents later went to appeal to him and usher him to the stadium with the crowd hailing him. Davido whose uncle, Ademola Adeleke narrowly lost the Osun governorship election was among the entertainers that performed at the event. The PDP primaries is still ongoing as Nigeria's main opposition party looks to elect a candidate that will challenge President Muhammadu Buhari for the nation's top job in 2019.
When it comes to family count Davido out in going against them. The singer who threw massive support for his Uncle Adeleke during the Osun Guber elections Doesn't seem to be through yet. He was spotted having a clash with one of his friends, Oluricky for going off the lane to bash Adeleke. See the convo below!
LAST THURSDAY, THE INDEPENDENT NATIONAL ELECT0RAL COMMISSION, INEC, DECLARED GBOYEGA OYETOLA OF THE APC AS THE WINNER OF THE GOVERNORSHIP ELECTION IN OSUN STATE. Oyetola polled a total of 255,505 votes after the collation of the results of the supplementary election in seven polling units across four local governments, while PDP's Ademola Adeleke polled a total of 255,023 votes to come second. But at the initial election which held last Saturday, Davido's uncle scored the highest number of votes, beating Oyetola with 353 votes but INEC declared the election inconclusive and ordered a rerun because the number of canceled votes in the seven polling units was far higher than the margin by which Adeleke beat Oyetola. Following this supplementary votes on Thursday, Oyetola overtook and beat Adeleke with a total margin of 482 votes. Reacting to the outcome of the supplementary election, Davido wrote: 'God knows best! Best believe he will come thru soon,' while replying to a Twitter user.
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared the Osun State governorship election inconclusive. The reason for the cancellation, according to the elect0ral body, is because the number of canceled votes is higher than the margin between the two top candidates – Ademola Adeleke of the Peoples Democratic Party and Gboyega Oyetola of the All Progressives Congress.
It looks like, singer, Davido might be walking down the aisle with girlfriend, Chioma, sooner than we anticipated if their recent lovey-dovey interactions on social media are to be taken into account. The singer has been gushing over one of the recent photos of his Backcock University girlfriend, Chioma. In the, she rocked a black jumpsuit in a picture she uploaded on Instagram and Davido rushed to the comment section to technically propose marriage to her and she accepted. "F*ck it let's get married!!! Ur too pure!! See babe!!" Davido said. "I'm ready" Chioma commented. If things go well, Davido – a father of two might be traveling to the land of the rising sun to pay her bride price soonest.
A 25-YEAR-OLD SUSPECTED MEMBER OF THE BLACK AXE CULT SAID HE WAS LURED INTO THE GROUP WITH PROMISES THAT HE WOULD MEET MUSIC STAR DAVID ADELEKE ALIAS DAVIDO. Tobi Adegoke who said he was an upcoming music artist, said he believed meeting Davido would have helped his music career boom. Adegoke was among 27 suspected cultists arrested from various parts of Lagos and paraded by Police Commissioner Imohimi Edgal on Wednesday. He said: "I am an Aiye member (Black Axe). I have been in the cult for about two years. I was told that Davido was a member and if I joined, I will be able to meet him. "It was the guy who initiated me that said so. He said he worked for Davido and that it will be easy access. But since I joined, I have not met Davido. They told me I'll become a very popular musician but see where I am now. "I am renouncing my membership of Aiye. I will never belong to any cult again. They should look at my face very well. They will never see me in their midst again. "I lived at Oniru in Lekki. I used to be a domestic help. Since I joined, I have not done anything bad. I habe not killed anybody. I just wanted to be a famous musician. Urging other aspiring musicians to be patient, Adegoke said he regretted being on the fast lane, adding that if he had remained steadfast, he would not have landed into trouble.


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Shaping an urban landscape: Town development in early England, c. 400--950 A.D.
Daniel George Russo, University of Connecticut
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This study attempts to shed new light on the development of towns in early England from late-Roman to late Anglo-Saxon times. In Chapter I selected relevant literature is reviewed from the fifteenth century to the present, and the problems of urban definition and typology are discussed. Chapters II-III treat the background of Romano-British urbanism in its prime and then in its late-Roman transformations by both historical overview and specific case studies. The problem of settlement and/or urban continuity between the late-Roman and early Anglo-Saxon periods also is addressed and a conclusion is reached in favor of overall discontinuity. It is argued that most late-Roman towns were virtually abandoned before the Anglo-Saxon invasions and generally show evidence of significant settlement lapse (Chapter IV). The first Anglo-Saxon urban settlements were former Roman towns reoccupied as royal and ecclesiastical administrative centers from the late fifth to early seventh centuries.^ In Chapter V, new types of Anglo-Saxon towns, the emporia, are examined on the basis of written and archaeological evidence. It is suggested that these new commercial and production centers were founded by the kings of emerging Anglo-Saxon realms as sources of state-building wealth and resources. The relationship between these emporia and the older, fortified administrative centers also is discussed, along with the impact of Viking attacks on both types of town. The wider connections between Anglo-Saxon and continental emporia are explored in Chapter VI. Finally, the origin and growth of the Anglo-Saxon burgh is considered from its possible eighth-century Mercian beginnings to the better-known cases of King Alfred and his successors (Chapter VII). It is contended that these Anglo-Saxon burghs were designed to be places both of defense and commerce from their foundations, and that the kings of Wessex continued to create such multi-functional sites as they expanded and consolidated their authority over England in the tenth century. Throughout this study, emphasis is placed on the need to integrate written and material evidence in order to best appreciate the variations and fluidity of early English town development. ^
Russo, Daniel George, "Shaping an urban landscape: Town development in early England, c. 400--950 A.D." (1995). Doctoral Dissertations. AAI9541612.
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Opening this Thursday: Flatbread Grill, 26 Journal Square. Photo via Flatbread Grill's website.
Massive cranes and development groundbreakings aren't the only thing that's on the rise in Jersey City's Journal Square neighborhood, as a new Mediterranean restaurant will be hosting a grand opening celebration later this week with giveaways to their new customers.
Last year, Jersey Digs broke the news that Flatbread Grill had signed a lease at 26 Journal Square. The restaurant was initially started in Montclair in 2007 by Gonca, Fusun, and Arzu Esendemir, who grew up in Hoboken and worked for many years at local Turkish restaurants owned by their parents.
26 Journal Square along Sip Avenue between Bergen and Summit Avenues. Photo via Flatbread Grill's website.
The Esendemir sisters were drawn back to their Mile Square City roots in 2015, moving their operations to 517 Washington Street. Since then, the restaurant has become known for their "Flat Top" platters of grilled meat and veggies, pita pockets, melts, salads, and smoothie options. Their original recipes like what they dub handmade Thumb Bread, which is inspired by a traditional Turkish bread known as tirnakli pide, have helped make a name for themselves.
A signature platter. Photo via Flatbread Grill Instagram.
Their Journal Square location, under construction since September, will feature a more extensive menu that includes breakfast options, full coffee service, bakery offerings, and the return of their gyro to the menu. Flatbread Grill JSQ is set to open their doors for good on Thursday at 11 a.m., and patrons who arrive early could be in for a nice surprise.
The restaurant's first 25 customers get a free mini Flat Top platter, while the 100th customer will receive a $100 Visa gift card. The celebration will end at 10 p.m., which will be their regular closing time going forward.
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Last week, Barry Cooper, a political science professor at the University of Calgary, in a National Post article, referred to Manitoba and other provinces not blessed with scads of oil money to keep their economies chugging merrily along as "unproductive have-not raiders." Their sin, according to Cooper, playing Scrooge to the have-not province's Bob Cratchit, is to think that people in Alberta should spread the wealth around.
The provinces and federal government are soon going to be meeting to discuss equalization payments which make up a significant portion of the have-not provinces' budgets. For example, transfers from the federal government account for more than a third of Manitoba's budget.
Without the transfers, have-not provinces — Ontario and Alberta are the only "have" provinces — would not be able to deliver health care and education that is virtually comparable across the nation.
Actually, Alberta was at one time one of those have-not provinces, though only during the time before the major oil discovery at Leduc on February 13, 1947. After Leduc No. 1 became a gusher, it turned a new page for Alberta in Confederation. Without the constraints of having to accept hand-outs from Ottawa, it was free to complain bitterly about how it was being treated in the overall scheme of all things Canadian.
When it was a have-not province, Alberta Premier William "Bible Bill" Aberhart announced the province's intent to default on the principal of a $3.2-million bond — chump change today. "We haven't the money," he said. "I'm sorry; we must default." It was the first time in Canadian history that a province had defaulted on repaying a bond.
Of course, this was during the Great Depression when everybody was hurting, but it serves as an example of how oil can change the fortunes of those so blessed by Mother Nature.
The rise in the price of oil has given a further $1-billion boost to an already overflowing government royalties kitty. Soon, Alberta will be Canada's only debt-free province. Not bad for a province that at one time had to go begging hat-in-hand to Ottawa for money to pull it out of financial oblivion.
With so much wealth, Alberta added 13,700 jobs last month and attracted 41,000 newcomers during the last fiscal year. In Saskatchewan, it's called a good year if no more than a few hundred people leave.
Well, Manitoba already has balanced budget legislation and a no-new-taxes without a referendum law, so that's a no-brainer suggestion. But, I'm quite sure that a few Manitobans would object to doing away with the Canada Health Act. As well, such a condition would be a non-starter for the NDP Gary Doer government despite their constant need for more money from anywhere. I'm also quite sure that most Ontarians wouldn't support an end to the CHA even though they are a "have" province like Alberta.
Wealth does strange things to some people, especially the policy wonks at the University of Calgary, who also proposed building a "firewall around Alberta" because Ontarians and other Eastern Canadian voters had the gall to return the federal Liberals to power.
I'm pretty positive that people in Nova Scotia and Manitoba see themselves as productive and contributing to the well-being of their respective provinces. They just have to try a little harder because they don't have the good fortune of living in a province that through a fluke of nature has money spewing out of the ground.
What would Manitobans be like if they had the oil of Alberta? I'm not sure — it could have a corrupting influence — but I would like to think that we would be a little more willing to share our wealth in the true spirit of Canadian co-operation that built this country in the first place.


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The importance of Juneteenth is finally being recognized by the masses, and it's about time. For those who don't know what Juneteenth is and what it commemorates here is a brief history lesson.
Juneteenth (June 19) is an annual celebration for the end of slavery in the US. The holiday commemorates a specific date - June 19, 1856, the day federal troops arrived in Texas to ensure that all enslaved individuals were freed. However, this did not instantly free all slaves as it only applied to places under Confederate control. The direct notification came two years after president Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation, finally becoming a reality. By the end of 1865, the 13th amendment was ratified to formally prohibit slavery throughout the United States.
Juneteenth: Why the 155-Year-Old Holiday Is Now in the Spotlight, Amid 'Black Lives Matter' Protest
Juneteenth marks a date of major significance in American history, however it is still not recognized as a national holiday. In recent weeks, in the wake of national protests over the police killing of George Floyd, Juneteenth has gained renewed prominence and momentum to make it an official U.S. holiday.
While we wait for Congress to catch up, the day's significance still carries on. As the traditions of celebration vary for each individual, we wanted to share how a few of our favorite artists have chosen to honor the day in their own way.
Just last week Teyana Taylor debut the tracklist for her new album, set for a release date of June 19. Teyana explained her decision to do so in an self-written article for Billboard.
"As many Blacks continue to fight for racial equality and justice from police brutality, Friday (June 19) will serve as a day of celebration within the African American community in honor of Juneteenth, a day commemorating when slaves were declared free in the state of Texas following the conclusion of the American Civil War."
For Teyana Taylor, not only will she celebrating the significance of the day, but also the arrival of her highly anticipated project, The Album.
She continued to elaborate on what it means to her, releasing her new LP on today of all days. "With releasing the album on Juneteenth, it's important because if you noticed the lead singles that I led with were 'Made It' and 'We Got Love.' So I've always been here. I've always been about us being celebrated and celebrating my culture and my people. For everything to happen, from my album getting delayed and it falls perfectly on Juneteenth, yes, it's a celebration."
In a thread of early morning tweets Taylor Swift disclosed that she and all her employees will take Friday (June 19) off to celebrate Juneteenth, pledging to take the day to rededicate herself by learning and listening. Additionally she thanked the site The Root for letting her repost a video justifying precisely why the annual celebration of the end of slavery should become a national holiday.
"Happy Juneteenth! I want to thank @TheRoot and @RhapsoDani for allowing me to post this video about the significance of today, June 19th, and why it should be celebrated as a National holiday."
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— Taylor Swift (@taylorswift13) June 19, 2020
"Personally, I've made the decision to give all of my employees June 19th off in honor of Freedom Day from now on, and to continue to educate myself on the history that brought us to this present moment."
Throughout the month of June, Selena Gomez has been using her social media as a platform to voice support for the Black community, urging people to take Juneteenth to have conversations with their family and friends about the importance of Black Lives Matter.
And Thursday she humbly expressed gratitude on a post on Instagram, "I want to thank all of the amazing people that took the time to speak to us directly. I am blown away with your knowledge, eagerness to teach and commitment to ensuring Black voices are not silenced."
Adding, "Educating ourselves is the first step if we hope to make any progress in bringing an end to systemic racism…We need to acknowledge that social, political and economic discrimination against Black communities continues to exist. There is a deep pain that needs to be healed. Unless this is recognized history will continue to repeat itself over and over."
She reminded her followers that "tomorrow is Juneteenth…" and implored them to "please take the day to have conversations with your family and friends about the importance of 'Black Lives Matter' and how we all need to join together to ensure equality and justice and then continue these conversations every day!"
She closed out her thoughts by saying "this is just the beginning and we will continue to hear from other Black voices and as well as other marginalized communities I am committed to doing the work and I hope you join me."
While Teyana chose to honor through the power of music, and Swift and Gomez through the importance of listening and learning, Usher chose the path of the written word, penning an essay for the Washington Post about the day's significance, and why it is important for it to become a national holiday.
Throughout the piece Usher explores the origins of the Black Lives Matter movement, the barbaric acts of slavery and "the resilience of our people." Bringing the past to light with a history lesson and a retelling of the circumstances surrounding June 19, 1865, the date that honors the official end of slavery and the true "date of independence for our people, black people."
Juneteenth should be celebrated as the day when all Americans were liberated. It's a day that should unite all Americans, not divide them. "And it should be a national holiday," her writes, and should be "observed by all Americans."
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Usher doesn't stand alone on the matter, as of 2020, 47 states and the District of Columbia has passed legislation recognizing Juneteenth as either a state holiday or a day of observance. On Thursday, California Democratic Senator Kamala Harris announced that she along with Sen. Cory Booker (D-N.J.), Sen. Tina Smith (D-Minn.) and Sen. Ed Markey (D-Mass.) were working on a on proposed legislation to make Juneteenth a federal holiday.
The GRAMMY-winning artist calls on us as a nation to move forward, but remember the struggles of those who came before us. "As an artist, it is my duty to reflect the trying times in which we live. My heart is shattered by the ongoing injustices in this country, incited by its long history of racism that has led to deadly outcomes for too many of our people," writes Usher. "This country must change. And it must change quickly."
Concluding his thoughts on a positive note, he expressed, "As we celebrate today, let's stay open to possibility. Let's support black-owned businesses today and every day. Let's uplift our resilient history. Let's honor our people. Happy Juneteenth, America."
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It's really pretty simple, businesses tend to go where they think the customers are. The airlines are no different, and a community receives the air service it supports. A recent announcement at the South Bend International Airport (SBN) should have us all encouraged about the future of the Airport.
American Airlines is coming back to South Bend. The airline recently announced twice daily flights from South Bend to American hubs in Dallas/Ft. Worth and Charlotte beginning June 7. Tickets are on sale now.
Governor Eric Holcomb was in town to help make the announcement. The Governor has been spending a lot of time at airports recently, making similar announcements in Indianapolis, Ft. Wayne, and Evansville. New connections have been an important priority of the Governor and the Indiana Economic Development Corporation. The Governor highlighted that priority in the budget that was passed in 2017 and in his January 9 State of the State address.
With the addition of the new flights, South Bend now will offer eighteen daily flights to the busiest airports in the world. Tripsavvy ranks Atlanta the busiest in the Country (four flights daily); Chicago-O'Hare the second busiest (four flights daily); Dallas-Ft. Worth the fourth busiest (two flights daily); Charlotte-Douglas the eleventh busiest (two flights daily) New York (Newark-Liberty the fourteenth busiest (one flight daily); Minneapolis the sixteenth busiest (one flight daily), and Detroit, the seventeenth busiest, (four flights daily).
Those connections include two United Airlines Hubs, three Delta Airlines Hubs, and two American Hubs. That means the South Bend Region is only one stop from anywhere in the world.
In addition, special weekly flights to tourist destinations like Las Vegas, Phoenix (Mesa), Orlando, Tampa, and Ft. Myers offer other easy get-a-way opportunities.
The State of Indiana and the St. Joseph County Airport Authority played critical roles in the attraction of these new flights. The Governor proclaimed that "not even the sky is the limit anymore" as he was touting the key role these connections play in attracting new people and development to Indiana.
The American announcement is many years in the making and a product of the good work by the teams at SBN and American. But it also goes beyond that.
The people from our area also deserve a fair amount of credit. People from our region have responded in recent years when new flights were added to places like Denver or Newark. The success of those routes, as well as the others from SBN have helped cause American take notice. And they are banking on residents here finding these new routes as great gateways to the southeast, southwest, and west.
The truth though is more people from our region still fly to/from other airports as they do to/from South Bend. Our proximity to Chicago means Midway and O'Hare are both realistic options for travelers.
Past criticisms of flying SBN have often focused on reliability. A concerted effort by the airport and the airlines have improved this significantly in recent years, but some people have long memories. I'm hoping they'll give SBN another try on their next trip, my experiences coming and going from there have been very good.
It comes down to a choice to support the local economy versus the Chicago economy. When we spend our dollars here, it has a great economic impact here and helps with efforts to secure connections to other destinations. When we spend our dollars in Chicago, the Chicago economy feels the net benefits of those dollars you invest.
Where do you want to have the most impact?


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Based on reviews from 367 users. Learn how our rankings work or see our guide to Nike Blazer sneakers. Updated Apr 2019.
The year 1972 was the year that the Nike Blazer shoe was introduced. It was initially a basketball shoe that was worn by George Gervin or most commonly known as "The Iceman." The shoe took its name from the American Basketball team, the Portland Trail Blazers.
The iconic Nike "Swoosh" logo that was designed by graphic artist, Carolyn Davidson, was presented on the plain white leather upper of the Nike Blazer silhouette. The shoe didn't have any advanced technology on its design when it was released, but its design remained a classic until today.
The leather upper construction of the sneaker is complemented with a mesh nylon tongue and finished off with a vulcanized rubber sole which was the preferred basketball sole during the 70's. By that time, vulcanized rubber sole was the best technology for court-designed shoes. It was Bowerman who thought of the concept of creating athletic footwear that would help the athletes with their performance.
Forty years later, the Nike Blazer sneakers continue to make history and stay relevant in the footwear industry.
The low-top Nike Blazer shoes display a simple yet stylishly classic profile. It delivers freedom for the ankle, allowing it to move around easily and gives more agility for the wearer.
The original version of the Nike Blazer sneakers come in mid-top profile. This design goes up to the ankle and provides more ankle protection than the low-top versions, but it offers lesser freedom for ankle movement.
Nike Blazer sneakers in high-top profile displays a structure that goes higher than the ankle which gives additional ankle protection.
$50-$100 – Nike Blazer sneakers that fall in this price range are mostly the classics. They display the vintage design and are built with the prime materials and technology. Some also exhibit minor iterations on its design.
$100-$150 – Commonly, the Nike Blazer shoes that carry a price tag that belongs in this price range are those of premium variations. Some Special Editions also usually belong in this category.
Above $150 – Limited Edition collaborative hypes with big brands and names in the fashion industry mostly fall within this price range.
Off-White is a Milan-based label that was established in the year 2013 by the American music producer, DJ, fashion designer, and the label's Chief Executive Officer, Virgil Abloh.
Abloh and Nike are no strangers when it comes to collaborating with each other as, together, they have offered a number of outstanding collaborative releases. One of the Nike classic silhouettes that have been blessed to be a part of multiple team-ups of the brand with Abloh is the Nike Blazer.
In 2017, Virgil Abloh's ten-shoe-collaboration with the Nike brand is one of the most anticipated collaborative releases of the year. The collaboration was divided into two themes, the "REVEALING" and the "GHOSTING." Each of the themes represents its own aesthetic that defines its identity.
The "REVEALING" represents the characteristic of being accessible with its "hand-cut, open-source, and reconstructed" design, in which the Nike Blazer Mid is a part of, while the "GHOSTING" set displays a translucent upper design which furthers the concept of revealing.
The latest collaboration between Nike and Off-White revolves around the upcoming Halloween. With the spooky theme given on the Nike Blazer silhouette, two fresh colorways are offered. The Nike Blazer shoe is built with various upper materials that mostly features the Flymesh panel. One is called the "All Hallows Eve," and it displays a combination of different shades of orange. The second colorway is dubbed as the "Grim Reaper" as it exhibits a black upper.
Black/Cone/Black-White and the Canvas/Pale Vanilla/Black-Total Orange – these colorways was introduced in March 2018 as another addition to the growing list of the Virgil Abloh x Nike Blazer collaboration.
In May 2018, Nike released a celebratory shoe in honor of tennis superstar, Serena Williams. The special edition of the Nike Blazer Mid which is dubbed as the "Nike Blazer Mid SW" also serves as a commemoration for Williams' French Open appearance. The mid-top shoe is covered in an all-white upper which is completed with textured leather overlays along with the distinctive asymmetrical stitching. The laces of this special edition shoe display the SW logo all over it, serving as another key component to its design.
The Nike Blazer is the first skate shoe that the skateboarding legend, Lance Mountain fell in love with. In 2017, Nike honors Lance through releasing the Nike SB Zoom Blazer Mid Lance Mountain. At first, the silhouette was thought to be a homage for Tony Alva as it was not immediately revealed what the design iteration meant.
Nike took inspiration on the new design of the sneaker from the 70's. The Nike SB Zoom Blazer Mid Lance Mountain features a black upper which is accented with the Swoosh branding that showcases a prism-fade design that resembles the ones on the concert posters from back then. The tiles detailing on its heel panel also represents the pool that Lance loved.
The numbers "78-17" can also be observed on the heel panels of the sneaker. The "78" on the left shoe symbolizes the year in which Lance Mountain remembered was the first time he saw the Nike Blazer shoe. The "17" on the right shoe denotes the year 2017 and also serves as a nod to the future.
Pieter Ceizer, a Dutch graphic artist, endows Sarah Andelman, Collete co-founder, with a pair of Nike Blazer that is customized for her. The Nike Blazer Low is in an all-white upper with a contrasting Colette blue Swoosh branding on the side panels with the words "Bonjour/Bonsoir" along in it. This pair of the Nike Blazer Lows is also a celebration for the Paris Fashion Week 2018.
Nike teamed up with Swarovski to dress the Nike Blazer in a one-of-kind release that is in dedication to golf star, Michelle Wie. The crystal-covered silhouette exhibits 6,110 crystals adorned on its entire upper which also delivers the Aurora Borealis effect. Each of the crystal that was put on the shoe was hand-applied. The luxurious shoe will be worn by Wei during her competition on the 15th anniversary of one of the most anticipated golf women's team tournament. At the heel counter of the shoe is the word "Weizy" which is Michelle's nickname.
Following after the likes of the Air Max 90, Benassi Slide, Air Force 1, and the Air Vortex, the Nike Blazer Low also takes on the textured Nike logo, the 3D Chenille Swooshes. The low-top version of the Nike Blazer sneaker features a majority of "Ice Blue" on its upper construction which is then complemented with tonal branding on its tongue. On its sides are the two-toned, notable Chenille Nike Swooshes.
Nike gave the touch of Easter to the Nike Blazer QS. Following the release of the Nike Air force 1 Low "Easter," the Nike Blazer QS also displayed its own rendition of the holiday with a mild tone. A pastel mixture of blue and pink covers the combined leather, nubuck, and nylon upper structure of the sneaker. Finishing the look are the "Easter Egg" graphics that decorate the insole part of the silhouette.
For the fall line-up of the Nike brand in 2017, it dressed the Nike Blazer Mid Premium silhouette in denim iteration. Most of the upper construction of the sneaker is covered in a denim-like material with some leather used for the Swoosh on its sides. Two colorways were released with one in a washed blue with some speckles of darker blue all-over while the other one is in a lighter washed blue and complemented with a darker tone of blue for the Nike branding on its tongue and for the heel tab.
In 2017, a new sleek look was given to the Nike Blazer silhouette. Named as the Nike Blazer Chukka CS TC, the sneaker comes in three distinctive colorways of "Deep Royal Blue," "Pine Green," and "University Red." The shoe features a textured cowhide leather upper which is complemented with leather waxed laces. A quilted collar along with the sectional overlays is also among the design iteration of the shoe.
The "Silt Red" colorway for the Nike Blazer Mid was introduced by Nike in the year 2017. This variation of the classic basketball shoe displays a look that is perfect for the summer and fall seasons. The upper structure of the sneaker is built with rich, Nappa suede material which is covered in a mild combination of the colors pink and white. Finishing up the look is the "barely there Swoosh" on its sides and the Nike branding on the heel.
Ditching the traditional lace-up system, the Nike Blazer opts for the zip closure that runs from the toes up to the tongue. The shoe is built with a tonal black nubuck leather upper construction which is complemented by the crisp white vulcanized sole.
A wide variety of Nike product options is available for customization. The NIKEiD only allows Nike products to be customized and does not accept any customer-submitted products. The shoes that the brand offers under the program may vary on which part of its design the customer can give their own touch.
In the Nike official website, shoe models that are up for customization will be indicated or labeled as such.
The Nike Zoom technology was first introduced in the year 1995. Initially called as the "Tensile Air," this technology was executed in the Nike Air Go LWP. It took more than a decade for this innovation's development, including the research done to develop it before it was finally launched. More than 20 years later, the Nike Zoom Air continues to offer products that give off high-quality performance yet keeps a low-profile as it works as a responsive cushioning.
How does the Nike Zoom works?
With the thin, low-profile characteristic of the Nike Zoom, it offers the wearer a rather close encounter of the foot to the ground. It enables the wearer to have increased responsiveness and enhanced efficiency and stability. This technology was mainly designed to coordinate with the specific needs of athletes to give them a guarantee for balance of needed cushion and pressure in their field of sports. It is built with fibers that are stretched tightly inside the pressurized air unit that rebounds quickly into its original form.
Cushioning – with every ground strike the foot does, the cushioning absorbs the impact and gives the foot enhanced protection for the tendons, joints, and muscles. With its ability to quickly reshape after every impact, it shields the wearer against stress and fatigue.
Lightweight – without sacrificing performance, the weight of the shoe is minimized with Nike Air Cushioning which is essential for an athlete as it lessens the energy that they need to exert in every movement.
Durable – long lasting cushioning system that lasts the entire lifetime of a shoe is what the Nike Zoom offers.
Versatile – diversity in performance is one of the things required by various sports players. With the Nike Zoom, the precise prescription of the performance for athletic purposes.
Lance Mountain was the one behind the design of the Nike SB Zoom Blazer Low Canvas Deconstructed. This skateboarding shoe fuses together a deconstructed upper atop a vulcanized sole with a herringbone outsole pattern for an enhanced board feel.
Reliable Grip – the Nike SB Zoom Blazer Low Canvas Deconstructed features the herringbone pattern on its outsole which provides the wearer a proper surface grip and control in every movement.
Lightweight & Breathability – the upper construction of the sneaker that is built in deconstructed canvas material offers both breathability and a lightweight feel for the wearer.
Responsive Cushioning – the Nike Zoom Air that is placed on the heel part of the shoe delivers quick responsive cushioning system.
Nike SB Zoom Blazer Low – this version of the classic Nike Blazer features a leather upper construction combined with suede. A rubber toe tip which offers reliable durability complements the design of the shoe. For its cushioning is the Nike Zoom Air which delivers a low-profile, responsive cushioning system. Finishing off the whole design is the vulcanized sole of the sneaker.
1. Since the Nike Blazer sneakers are initially designed for basketball and then adopted by the skateboarding enthusiasts, will any of these models function well mainly as fashion, casual shoes?
The Nike Blazer sneakers exhibit a simplistic yet stylishly versatile design that deliberately delivers a timeless appeal. These characteristics of these sneakers allow it to function fully well outside the categories that they were mostly known for. In the fashion industry, street-fashion covers a wide range of style ideas and the Nike Blazer shoes fit in this category effortlessly. Thus, this collection of sneakers can be used mainly for casual use.
2. Which outfit combinations would go well with a pair of Nike Blazers?
A wide variety of outfit options and combinations works well with the different Nike Blazer sneakers as it showcases a simple yet stylish and flexible design. Wearers can dress up or dress down with the sneaker because it offers the ability to complement different kinds of ensembles effortlessly stylish. One can go from a simple and casual t-shirt and jeans to a more semi-formal combination of a fitted jeans and button-up shirt, topped off with a blazer/coat or a jacket.
3. Are the Nike Blazer shoes unisex?
Nike shoe models may be offered for both men and women, women's exclusive, or unisex. Unisex Nike Blazer Sneakers or any other models from the brand are most commonly provided in men's sizing. If a woman buyer wants to purchase a pair from any of these shoes, deducting 1.5 to 2 from the men's sizing is applicable.
4. What are the Nike Blazer sneakers that are in women's sizing?
Originally released as a basketball shoe, the Nike Blazer has come a long way, and as time went on, the silhouette has come across plenty changes, developments, and has evolved into different versions of itself.
5. What are the factors to consider when buying a pair of Nike Blazer shoes?
Fit – It is also known as the width of the shoe which medium width comes in D for men and B for women. The width/fit of the shoe is one of the most important things for a buyer to consider when getting a new pair of shoes as there are some who do not have the standard foot width and usually shoes are offered in medium width. Being aware of one's foot width would allow them to find alternate solutions in getting the right pair of shoe that will accommodate their foot width.
Sizing – The sizing or the length of the shoe is different for both men and women. Most often the men's sizing goes from size 4 US to size 16 US and women's sizing ranges from size 5 US to size 12.5 US. The sizing may vary from each brand and each model. There may be some that will run small or run largely on foot.
Comfort – in every shoe that a person purchase, comfort is one of the things that should be first considered as nobody wants to have an uncomfortable experience when wearing a shoe for a long period.
Style/Design/Cut – for sneakers, the structure and the design of the shoe in general plays an important part for a buyer to choose the model they want to purchase. As sneakers mostly lean towards style, the appearance and the appeal of the shoe is essential, especially when it plays a significant role in one's look.
6. Can the Nike Blazer sneakers accommodate wide feet?
People with wide feet often encounter the problem of not easily finding the right shoes to accommodate their foot well. Most of the brands commonly produce shoes with a medium width in which the immediate solution that buyers think of is going up in size to give more room for their wide feet.
Accommodation for wide feet from any shoe model may also vary with the construction and materials used for the shoe as there are models that even built with medium width, they can still adjust and adapt to one's foot shape.
7. Which material used for a Nike Blazer lifestyle sneaker is more durable?
The kinds of materials that the brand uses for its product can be trusted to be of the best quality. The durability of every variation of the Nike Blazer sneakers does not necessarily depend on which specific material is used on each model. The lifespan of the shoe also varies on the treatment, the care process, or the amount of use the wearer does. A shoe will most likely last longer if it is treated with proper care and less abuse.
8. Are there any Nike Blazer shoes that are waterproof?
Nike produces its Blazer silhouettes with the traditional material that it has used since the inception of the shoe. The most common materials that the brand has used on the different variations of the Nike Blazer shoes are leather and suede. Waterproof-specific materials are not yet used as material iteration for the sneaker. As of now, waterproof Nike Blazer is still not in production.


1. Put things up. You've already assigned a place for everything. Keep them there. It will do you no good to go look for something where it is supposed to be and find that space empty. And save yourself time by taking a few seconds to put things in their place. For example, when you change clothes, put the ones you were wearing in one of two places...the hamper if they need to be washed, or in their designated place in your closet. If you have to come back later and pick everything up after several days of pile-up, you're spending more time than if you had just kept things in their place to begin with.
2. Find a designated place for new things immediately. If you wait, you will quickly become disorganized. It is very important to incorporate new items into your system almost immediatly after bringing them home. For example, if you get a new DVD, put it with the other ones right away. If you buy an object that is the first of its kind in your household, go through the steps of determining the best place to keep it and put it there as soon as possible.
3. A corrollary to the previous habit is to clean out things as you go. This is a good rule...when something new enters your house, something else must go. We try to abide by this rule in our house with the exception of necessities like food, toiletries, cleaning supplies and similar items. So, when we receive gifts at Christmas or birthdays, before we find a spot for our new things, we get rid of a few old things. Or if we purchase new clothes, we try to assess the ones already in our closet and purge, if applicable. If you are replacing something because it is too worn or broken, definitely get rid of the old thing immediately. If you wait, those things will hang around longer than you want and will create unnecessary clutter.
So I didn't get around to posting any pictures of my storage spaces. In the end, it wasn't because I was shy...I just didn't get around to taking the pictures. But visual aides aside, I think I have sufficiently documented my organizing process and maybe helped someone. But have no fear...if I've totally bored you with my last 6 posts, I will return to regular programming on the blog tomorrow!
Rachel- I truly enjoy your blogging on organization! You and I are so alike in that area! I follow these rules too and love to hear your new ideas on organization! Thanks for the tips!


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The waves were a touch smaller and less consistent this morning, but still really fun! The dropping tide killed it, but things may improve once the tide starts filling in again. Glassy surfing conditions early, light southwest winds at the moment.
The weather in Pavones, Costa Rica was mostly clear and sunny this morning. There is a chance of rain later. It is currently the wet season in Pavones, Costa Rica. And, rain is to be expected most days during this time of year.