Harrow Plasterers: Whether you have a small plastering task or a sizeable plastering project to be done on your home in Harrow, you'll need an experienced and professional plasterer to handle the work in a correct and proper manner. It is not advisable to attempt plastering yourself, since it is a craft that takes many years to master.
Most home improvement projects will require some plastering work to be done, even modest jobs. It may be plaster repair prior to tiling, skimming dry lining, rendering a brick wall or installing coving or cornices before decorating. In fact, it could be any of a number of plastering related chores.
Viewing a portfolio of successfully completed work is a good way to determine the quality of any prospective Harrow plasterers, you need to find someone who knows what they're up to. This is not the kind of work you want to be trusting to "cowboys". Even poor quality plastering can sometimes look tolerable at first glance, but later on, the problems start.
Any defects in your newly plastered ceilings and walls will soon show up when a splash of paint is applied. They'll look even worse with the sun shining on them. To avoid problems like this, pick only from experienced plasterers in Harrow.
Smooth and level are the main attributes of a plastered surface, because other materials will always be applied to it. A poorly plastered area could cause serious problems with the fitting of kitchen units, any area of tiling (kitchens or bathrooms), the fitting of skirting boards and the painting of ceilings and walls.
The most experienced Harrow plasterers will get a perfect finish right from the trowel. You should never need to sand down a plastered ceiling or wall apart from a quick rub down before decorating. You would be right in thinking that the plastering hasn't been done to a satisfactory standard if extensive sanding is necessary. Be very wary of re-hiring plasterers who make regular use of electric sanders.
Though you might call on the services of a plasterer for many tasks, a typical reason in recent times is for plastering over old artexed ceilings. A popular decorative finish for ceilings in Harrow during the seventies and eighties, the popularity of artex has decreased recently. Covering that artex ceiling with plaster is something that most Harrow plasterers will be happy to do so as to make it look more fresh and modern. It could be that you actually love artex and may want your smooth ceilings transformed by applying this material. Most plasterers will be just as willing do this for you.
Rendering Harrow: Rendering is a similar technique to plastering, and is the process whereby a mix of lime, cement, sand and water is applied to external (and sometimes internal) walls in order to achieve a textured or smooth surface finish. Rendering is popular across Europe and is particularly common in the Mediterranean countries. A rendered finish has some fire retarding qualities and is waterproof, although it is predominately used for cosmetic purposes. While of course it is possible to paint a rendered surface, an even better option is to mix colour into the render itself, giving a more durable, long lasting result.
Also find: Pinner plasterers, Kenton plasterers, Sudbury plasterers, West Harrow plasterers, Roxeth plasterers, Rayners Lane plasterers, Wealdstone plasterers, North Harrow plasterers, Greenhill plasterers, Burnt Oak plasterers, Belmont plasterers, Harrow on the Hill plasterers, Preston plasterers, North Wembley plasterers, Harrow Weald plasterers, South Harrow plasterers and more.
Plasterers in other UK towns: Maidenhead, Bicester, Coatbridge, Cannock, Burnham on Sea, Preston, Barrow-in-Furness, Jarrow, Rickmansworth, Milton Keynes, Blackpool, Finchampstead, Liverpool, Bletchley, Rawtenstall, Southsea, Greenock, Great Yarmouth, Peterlee, Borehamwood, Whitehaven, Doncaster, Boston, Hitchin, Burntwood, Gillingham, Malvern.
A recent browse on Yell delivered the following results for "plasterers Harrow": Specialist Screeding HA2 7AA, Aspect Painter Decorators HA1 1PB, Kingdom Plastering Services HA1 2ES.
Some Harrow streets covered by Harrow plasterers: Spencer Road, Apsley Close, Althorpe Road, Brandreth Court, Bradenham Road, Sherwood Road, Broadlawns Court, Thornley Drive, College Close, Chantry Close, Beaumont Avenue, Scott Crescent, Cymbeline Court, Cross Road, Suffolk Road, Dorchester Way, Stuart Avenue, Courtenay Gardens, Bedford Road, Drinkwater Road, Daintry Close, Dominion Parade, Alexandra Close, Sefton Avenue, Colton Road, The Leys, The Drive, Astall Close, Colbeck Road, Ashbourne Avenue.


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W I L D C A T V I L L E
Mainly about Linfield football. But, other things, too.
Linfield 8/30/2014 football practice
Posted by Wildcatville at 11:50 AM
Linfield football helmet decals honor Steve Davis, Bruce Assily
The late Steve Davis and Bruce Assily, former Linfield football players, are honored with decals on back of Linfield football 2014 helmets.
Steve Davis: Six Wildcatville posts about him ...
Rest in Peace, Steve
Say hello to Sparky
Bruce Assily: Wildcatville post about him ...
Rest in Peace, Bruce
3 stories of possible interest
By Robert Husseman
McMinnville N-R/News-Register
Comforts of home at end of Wildcats' fall camp
It is a quirk of scheduling and circumstance that Linfield football's first game of the season, against Chapman University on Saturday, Sept. 12, at Maxwell Field, is also the Wildcats' homecoming game.
It is also the beginning of one of the more comfortable schedules Linfield has received in recent memory.
"You want to play at home, where your parents can see you, and all that stuff," senior guard Eric Pitassi said.
Five of the Wildcats' nine regular-season games are at home this fall, including two non-conference tilts against Chapman and Redlands (Sept. 19) to open the season. The only game Linfield plays outside the state is its regular-season finale on Nov. 14 at Pacific Lutheran.
The schedule stands in stark contrast to the 2014 slate, which began with consecutive California road trips and did not feature a home game until Oct. 11, the fifth week of the season.
"Last year was rough with the traveling," Pitassi said. "It's going to be nice not flying anywhere – at least, that we know of – in the regular season. Whatever playoffs have in store, if we're lucky enough to get to that point, which is our goal."
The approximately 147 Linfield football players who arrived Tuesday for the beginning of the team's fall camp have the team goals down pat. Northwest Conference championship first (which would be the Wildcats' seventh in a row), followed by a run through the NCAA Division III playoffs. From there, it's off to the races for a berth to the Amos Alonzo Stagg Bowl, the D-III national championship game. Along the way, a 60th consecutive winning season would surely be attained, perpetuating the nation's longest winning streak.
Sixty years! Before long, Linfield football will file for Social Security.
The players returned to Maxwell Field for the annual debriefing and preseason merriment with the taste of the 2014 D-III playoffs still in their mouths. Linfield was stuffed on its final drive by D-III semifinal host Wisconsin-Whitewater; the Wildcats had erased a 14-0 deficit but ultimately fell, 20-14, to the eventual national champions.
"I wouldn't say we've got a long way to go, but we've kind of got to make it to the next step up," senior cornerback Kyle Belcher said. "Obviously, where we finished last year, we've got higher aspirations than that this year."
How Linfield finished in 2014 is rather beside the point. The Wildcats' home loss to Willamette and do-or-die showdown with Pacific washed away on the night of Nov. 15, when sophomore linebacker Parker Moore was stabbed to death across from the Linfield College campus. Moore's death sparked an outpouring of support from the football world and the inspired on-field playoff run. A No. 35 memorial, Moore's jersey number, still exists along Maxwell Field's west fence.
Moore will remain with the team in some capacity as Linfield manages the rigors of its 2015 season.
"I feel like we're kind of getting closer each time. The group we have now, we've got a lot of returners and a lot of experience. People have been out there, in Whitewater, in those situations in the playoffs. I think we've got the perfect group of guys."
To sum it up: whether physically or figuratively, Linfield football isn't going anywhere.
Sports Editor, McMinnville N-R/News-Register
Linfield football enters fall camp: Five questions surrounding the Wildcats
1. Who makes up the starting offensive line?
Two starters return from an offensive line unit that helped pave the way for the nation's 33rd-best offensive attack. Senior guard Eric Pitassi is a two-time all-NWC selection, while senior tackle Jacob Hanke shook off an injury-plagued 2013 to solidify the right side of the Wildcats' line.
It will be difficult to replace 6-foot-5, 300-pound left tackle Steven Schultz, but Linfield has an able replacement in senior Thaddeus Cox, who missed parts of 2014 due to nagging injuries of his own. Junior guard Stephen Nnabue is a top candidate to fill an interior line spot, and junior Austin J. Lee could factor in as well.
Center will be the biggest, and arguably most competitive, position battle in camp. Sophomores Matt Matteo and Will Heck each received opportunities to snap as true freshmen, and junior Marc Kraidman also has experience with snapping. The lingering question will be whether offensive line coach Doug Hire elects to move Pitassi to center should any of the three underclassmen falter.
2. How can Sam Riddle get better?
It took him a couple of games to establish himself as the starter, but the junior from Hillsboro ran with the quarterback job to the tune of 217.5 passing yards per game (second in the Northwest Conference), 34 passing touchdowns (first), a 60.3 completion percentage (fourth), and 8.6 yards per attempt (first among regular starters). Add in Riddle's rushing ability (he led the Wildcats with 562 yards on 134 carries) and the 6-foot-2, 205-pounder made life miserable for opposing defensive coaches.
Riddle won't have the luxury of throwing the ball to Charlie Poppen, who ranks third in Linfield's career annals in pass receptions and yards and second in passing touchdowns, in his junior season. Poppen has graduated, along with 2014 second-leading receiver Evan Peterson and 6-foot-6 senior Colin Nelson. Senior Brian Balsiger returns after an injury-plagued junior season, and at 6-foot-2 he is one of the Wildcats' tallest receivers.
Junior receiver Erick Douglas III was impressive in summer workouts, and 6-foot-3 sophomore John Carroll and 6-foot junior college transfer Zach Kuzens each possess great athletic ability. Riddle's tight end corps is also stocked, led by senior Levi Altringer. To be a better quarterback in 2015, Riddle must continue using his throws to stifle the defensive backs of the Northwest Conference and beyond. After all, Poppen, Peterson and Nelson won't be there to bring down every jump ball.
3. How will the defensive line fill its hole in the middle?
Neither Jeremy Girod nor Trey Farber would crack six feet in height without wearing platform shoes, but even that footwear couldn't slow down their torrid march through gaps in opposing offensive lines. The pair combined for 54 tackles (including an absurd 21 for loss) and 10.5 sacks in 2014.
Girod, Farber and senior Seth Fults all graduated, and Marq Randall opted to leave the team following his 2014 season. That depth will be replaced through three avenues:
-Recovery. Farber's brother, Ty, sat out the 2014 season with injuries but has regained his health. His experience with defensive coordinator Jackson Vaughan's playbook will be crucial.
-Transfers. Linfield added former Colorado State-Pueblo defensive lineman John Adam and former Yuba College (California) lineman Dominic Allen, both of whom may enter the mix.
-Returning players. Sophomores Alex Grate and Josh Miller saw defensive snaps as true freshmen and could factor in as sophomores, but the name to watch will be Marcus McGovern. The 6-foot-1 product of Sheldon High School in Eugene impressed teammates in the offseason and may be in line for an expanded 2015 role after recording 9.5 tackles and a sack last season.
4. Who assumes the role of the Monster?
Jordan Giza personified Linfield's "monster back" position during his senior campaign in 2014 with his adept pass coverage skills and ability to lay lumber on ballcarriers in the box. Giza led the Wildcats in tackles (54) and interceptions (two; tied with five other players); his seven passes defensed ranked second among Linfield defensive players.
Junior Skylor Elgarico (14 tackles, one interception is the natural replacement; the Arlington, Washington native spelled Giza for parts of all 13 of Linfield's games in 2014. Juniors Ben Jeskey and Andy Nelson are also listed at monster back. Most intriguingly, Wildcats defensive coordinator Jackson Vaughan hinted at moving junior Mikey Arkans over to the position from safety. Arkans, a 5-foot-11, 180-pounder from Carlsbad, California, was Linfield's fourth-leading tackler (48.5) in 2014, also recovering two fumbles and intercepting a ball. Arkans has the physical chops to make a seamless transition.
5. What of the McMinnville High School alumni on the roster?
Four former Grizzlies will suit up for Linfield this fall, and each may have an opportunity to contribute in game situations.
Junior Spencer Payne managed to finish second among Wildcats in rushing yards (542) despite an uneven season which began with recovery from a broken foot. (He also caught 15 passes for 190 yards and scored six total touchdowns on offense.) Payne changed his body during the summer, losing weight to maintain his speed and retain his grip on the starting running back position.
Sophomore tight end Grant Rubado caught one pass for eight yards in his freshman season, but a year of college-level conditioning has Rubado going stronger in workouts. He could again be in line to challenge for reps behind Levi Altringer this fall.
Freshman Tanner Scanlon is ensnared in a tug of war among members of the coaching staff -- offense or defense? Wide receiver or defensive back? Wherever he ends up, Scanlon's athleticism will keep him in the conversation for early playing time.
Freshman Zach Silver was listed as a running back in Linfield's recruiting class report and is likely to start his college football career there. Silver was a regular presence at offseason workouts, which could boost his stock among teammates and coaches.
Sports Editor McMinnville N-R/News-Register
Linfield tennis programs make changeovers
Ben Belletto knows the key to securing a commitment from a prospective college student-athlete: get him or her on campus.
It is, after all, part of what led the California native to accept the Linfield men's tennis coaching position.
"Our son had maybe the best weekend of his life up there, just being able to run around and be on the streets a little bit," Belletto recalled on Tuesday. "It was green, there was trees. The downtown was exactly what we were looking for. I think being able to buy a house in the area is really exciting for us.
"We drove around the back roads (outside McMinnville) … I remember looking at my wife like, this is so stunning for us."
Belletto's hiring, formally announced by Linfield Tuesday, stems from circumstances that affect both the Wildcats' men's and women's tennis programs.
Carl Swanson, who coached the Linfield men's program for 15 years, will join women's tennis coach Lisa Macy-Baker as a co-head coach of the women's team, ceding the men's program to Belletto. Assistant women's tennis coach Wes Gabrielsen will not return to that position next spring, according to Swanson. (Gabrielsen did not return a message seeking comment.)
"When he and I talked (about the position), I'm like, 'Ben, you can win a national championship here.' Because I know he's driven to do it," Swanson said. "That's his goal. From day one, he's very specific about what the goals are for this program.
"Whatever he wants to do, I know he's going to do it the right way. I'm going be his biggest advocate and supporter. Whatever the guys need, I'll be there for them. But it's a transition year. I knew we could bring in somebody qualified and competent. I'm thrilled that it's Ben."
Brent Kingzett, a 2011 Linfield graduate and former Wildcats men's tennis player, will remain an assistant with the men's program under Belletto.
Belletto arrives at Linfield by way of Whittier College in Whittier, California, where he was the Poets' director of tennis, overseeing the men's and women's programs. Belletto also spent 11 seasons atop the men's tennis program at Pomona-Pitzer Colleges in Pomona, California, where he led the Sagehens to five consecutive top-20 national team finishes and a pair of NCAA Division III championships appearances. He is a graduate of Saint Mary's College in Moraga, California.
Belletto inherits a men's program that posted a winless 2013 season and went 1-15 overall (1-11 Northwest Conference) in 2014. Linfield lost four players to graduation but has just one senior returning.
"They seem like they're very hardworking. They're really motivated to put in work," Belletto said. "Last year was a step up from a year before. I'm going to compete for a championship. I want to be the best. We're a long ways off from that, but we're going to come in and establish our work ethic and a championship mentality.
"I think we have kids who are excited about that possibility."
Meet Molly Putz, Oonie Gagen's girlfriend
Dodging with Durham
By Paul Durham, Daily News-Register Sports Editor
Thursday, Jan. 17, 1955
"Not much has been heard around here lately about the scourge of the Northwest Conference, Oonie Gagen. Rumor floating up and down third street in McMinnville and over the length and breadth of the Linfield campus is that the phantomlike Oonie dropped into town a couple of times recently, and pulled a dirty trick on coach Roy Helser and the Wildcat basketball club … Seems that brother Gagen put transparent lids over the baskets in the Linfield gym and arranged some sort of device which caused the covering rings to slid off when the other team was shooting. Particularly did Oonie's lids work effectively when the Linfielders shot free throws … This seems to be the only explanation for the high percentage of missed four shorts for the Cats since Helser has been having the boys drill from the foul line for tours at a time. It's possible that Oonie is sore because when he played football for Linfield he received only honorable mention all-conference instead of making the first 11 … One of the reasons that Gagen drops by the Linfield campus on occasion is that he is interested in one of the college cuties, Molly Putz. Her picture appears in today's column so that everyone can see that Oonie has good taste. There is a movement on by the members of the South 40 gang at Linfield to get Oonie's gal friend kicked out of college so Oonie won't be around the sneak those lids over the baskets anymore. Of course, if Oonie's flame did get the boot Gagen might burn down the Linfield gym some night and everyone knows that a catastrophe that would be."
Posted by Wildcatville at 8:44 PM
Ad Rutschman: 2014 Dragging the Gut Festival grand marshal in McMinnville!
Ad Rutschman, former Linfield coach and athletic director, is grand marshal of McMinnville's 2014 "Dragging the Gut" Festival.
And, the late (died Oct. 20, 2013, in McMinnville) Ezra Koch is memorialized with his name on the festival's car show.
The festival is set for Friday-Saturday Aug. 22-23, 2014.
There will be a no-host kick-off cruise 7 p.m.-midnight Friday and formal cruising 5 p.m.-midnight Saturday. Cruising is on McMinnville's famous downtown Third Street.
Starting at 7 p.m. Saturday, grand marshal Ad and his wife, Joan Rutschman, will cruise as passengers in a mid-1960s red Cadillac, according to Ruben Contreras Jr., festival organizer. Plan to be in the crowd on both sides of Third Street to exchange waves with the Rutschmans!
The Ezra Koch Car Show precedes (noon-5 p.m. Saturday in the parking lot of McMinnville's St. James Catholic Church) the Saturday cruise.
Grand Marshal Rutschman has been a member of the National Football Foundation's College Football Hall of Fame since 1998. Read about his many honors here and about the festival here
Ad, who coached Linfield Wildcat teams to national titles in baseball and football), Joan (long-time Linfield assistant to the athletic director and athletics tickets manager) and Ez (who served many years as Linfield football time-keeper/scoreboard operator) are Linfield Hall of Famers. Ad is a 1954 Linfield grad. Through action of the Linfield Alumni Association, Joan is an honorary member of the Class of 1954.
Unrelated postscript: Linfield College's school colors are cardinal and purple.
Posted by Wildcatville at 8:35 AM
Bob Haack as a Willamette Bearcat? It almost happened!
Bob Haack lettered playing Linfield football in the 1965, 1966, 1967 and 1968 seasons. He also played JV baseball and basketball for the Wildcats and even wrestled in one match for Linfield.
But, you know that. Are you aware that out of high school, Bob almost became a Willamette University Bearcat? (See WU "Barney Bearcat" logo.)
Bob was raised on a farm in Iowa. He moved with his family from Iowa to Oregon and lived in Eugene two years before his family moved to Dallas, Ore., near Salem.
The move was at what would have been the start of his junior year at North Eugene High School.
"My North Eugene coaches -- Mel Krause, Ron Walp, Nick Robinson and Tom Stone -- wanted me to stay there and had arranged for me to live with another family in Eugene. When my dad learned about this plan, he said, "Bull****. You are moving with the family to Dallas," Bob said.
"So, move I did. I played sports at Dallas High School, home of the Dragons ." (See photo of Bob's Dallas "D" athletic letter.)
He played football at Dallas for Wes Ediger (1963) and Bill Dressel (1964); basketball under Ray Olson (1963-1964) and Bob Cantonwine (1964-1965); and baseball under Ray Olson (1964) and Del Kerber (1965).
Coaches Dressel and Olson are Linfield graduates and they had several Linfield graduates assisting: Paul Ward, Jim Fairchild, Ron August and several others at Dallas Junior High School.
But, none of them spoke to Bob about Linfield. He'd never heard of Linfield until it was time for him to tell Willamette University he was going to there and play sports. "Coaches for the Willamette Bearcats had been talking to me all through football and basketball, taking me to lunch about every other week during basketball and baseball during my senior year (1964-1965)," said Bob. During this time he was baseball 1st team TYV (Tualatin Yamhill Valley) League, 2nd Team All State, Oregon Statesman newspaper of Salem. As a junior, he was 1st team TYV League pitcher and 2nd team All State, Statesman. He had an elbow injury and did not pitch during his Dallas High senior year.
"When Bill Dressel heard that I was going to Willamette, he told me about a great small college, Linfield in McMinnville," said Bob.
"I had no warm feelings when I heard "McMinnville," due to the bitter Dallas vs. McMinnville TYV League high school sports battles. However, I agreed to go with Bill Dressel to meet Linfield coaches who were playing that weekend at the Bayou Golf Course in McMinnville.
"When we arrived at the Bayou, Bill arranged for me to be the caddie for the coaches. So, during the nine holes, I rotated from Paul Durham (football), to Roy Helser (baseball) and closing with Ted Wilson (men's basketball).
"It was fun and I heard many stories about the Northwest Conference and Linfield battles with conference opponents. I also, learned a great deal about each of the coaches and how committed they were to Linfield. But, more importantly to me was their commitment to the lives of their Linfield student-athletes!
"We all met in the Bayou club house afterwards. I was prepared for food and beverage, but discovered quickly I was on my own dollar. So, I purchased a Coke and a bag of peanuts. Coach Dressel told me it was time to go. As we walked towards the car, Coach Durham met us and had a question for me.
"Before the question, Coach Durham praised the academic excellence and the athletic programs of Willamette and the long traditional rivalry between Linfield and Willamette.
Then, coach asked me, 'How important is winning to you, Bob?'
"I realized right there and then, Linfield was the school for me."
Bob Haack (#43) as an All-TYV (Tualatin Yamhill Valley) League basketball player for Dallas High School as a senior, 1964-1965 season, in a game at Forest Grove. Thanks to Tom Rohlffs (Class of 1969) for photo.
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It's been since before Christmas that I blogged a blog. So here I am, letting you know that I have not, in fact, died. In fact, I've been pretty busy.
I went to Costa Rica. Be jealous.
This is in the jungle, on the side of a mountain, within sight of the Pacific, in the middle of nowhere on the Nicoya peninsula. While I was there, I had some beer and met a dog.
I got back at about 2 AM Dec. 30th and spent New Year's with my favourite lady.
Oh hey, yeah, I'm back at school. Taking a couple of classes to upgrade. The Reader's Digest version is as follows: a mediocre undergrad was followed by a BEd in which I did some work I was pretty proud of. Said BEd has no grades–it was a pass/fail program with an occasional course with honours. During my BEd, I found a reason to pursue a Master's in Ed. I got excellent references and put together a quality letter of intent. Turned out, only the grades mattered. So I'm taking some poli sci (finally!) and history (of Ontario, specifically) courses in order to boost my grades to reapply.
Tutoring at a local high school's after-school program, doing athletics programming, and now a university prep course. May be adding to that sometime soon. We shall see. I can always use more monies.
I'm also becoming increasingly involved with the Liberal Party and the Ottawa-West Nepean Young Liberals. Just went to the Biennial Convention, had a meeting with the federal riding association, and launched the youth club's new website. Still needs some work but it's on its way.
This blog, of course! Have a couple of stories in the pipe.
I'm shuttering the Bent website. It's run its course. It's been backed up and saved for posterity but I just do not care about being an entertainment journalist. I'm not. I can be a commentator here, or on Bent, which will continue (just hosted using free solutions instead of paid ones). Kev and I are discussing ways to reinvent it, but the likelihood will be just getting episodes out once or twice a month and continuing the way we have been.
Throw It Against the Wall will continue to continue, as Natalie Joy and I continue to have things to talk about!
I applied for a grant to write a play recently. If I get it, I'll be working on that. If not, I shan't for the time being, and I'll look for other ways to buy time. I could, of course, just do it, but the way it's planned, it's a big undertaking and I'll need to be able to dedicate fairly substantial chunks of time to it.
I also have started poking at a script for a video game that has pretty much been in development, in one form or another, since eighth grade. It's jumped from book to video to graphic novel to RPG. As it's pretty early (i.e. NOT YET WORTH TALKING ABOUT) I will share this image and then put it away until I have something substantial to share.
I am still very much alive. And looking forward to getting some stories back here in the spillway.
Paddle your own canoe, everybody.


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Seattle Pacific student who stopped shooting among Carnegie Heroes
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A student building monitor who stopped a fatal campus shooting in Washington state is one of 24 people being honored with medals and cash from the Pittsburgh-based Carnegie Heroes Fund Commission.
Jon Meis pepper-sprayed and tackled a gunman as he paused to reload his shotgun at a building at Seattle Pacific University on June 5, 2014, likely preventing further carnage.
Meis and other students subdued the man until officers arrived.
The Carnegie Hero awards are named for Pittsburgh steel magnate and philanthropist Andrew Carnegie, who was inspired by stories of heroism during a coal mine disaster that killed 181 people, including a miner and an engineer who died trying to rescue others.
The commission's new honorees, who will be formally announced Thursday, include four who died trying to save others.


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Q: Usar ItemCommand em C# de uma listview Estou a trabalhar com uma ListView em que apresenta os itens numa lista desordenada e como links. Embaixo da ListView tem o botão "CRIAR" para inserir um novo item na ListView.
Consegui fazer com que, quando edito qualquer item da list clicando no link, o botão "CRIAR" fique Enabled = false, fiz isso utilizando o ItemCommand da ListView como esta no código abaixo. O problema é que eu queria não permitir que o utilizador faça um editar de outro item quando ele esta a inserir um novo, alguma dica?
O botão "CRIAR" se encontra fora da ListView.
protected void lvDiagnosticos_ItemCommand(object sender, ListViewCommandEventArgs e)
{
    if (e.CommandName == "Edit")
    {
        criarDiagnostico.Enabled = false;
    }
    else
    {
        criarDiagnostico.Enabled = true;
    }
}

A: Não entendi 100% o processo de inserir um item novo que está utilizando, mas aparentemente me parece que bastaria que durante esse processo você alterasse a propriedade LabelEdit para False.
De todo modo, sugiro também que dê uma olhada no link abaixo, que mostra um controle customizado, que pode te dar mais flexibilidade para o que está procurando.
In-place editing of ListView subitems.

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What does Alan Greenspan watch?
WHAT DOES GREENSPAN WATCH ?
The Federal Open Market Committee decided today to raise its target for the federal funds rate by 25 basis points to 2-1/2 percent.
"The Committee believes that, even after this action, the stance of monetary policy remains accommodative and, coupled with robust underlying growth in productivity, is providing ongoing support to economic activity.Output appears to be growing at a moderate pace despite the rise in energy prices,and labor market conditions continue to improve gradually. Inflation and longer-term inflation expectations remain well contained.
The Committee perceives the upside and downside risks to the attainment of both sustainable growth and price stability for the next few quarters to be roughly equal. With underlying inflation expected to be relatively low, the Committee believes that policy accommodation can be removed at a pace that is likely to be measured. Nonetheless, the Committee will respond to changes in economic prospects as needed to fulfill its obligation to maintain price stability."
From the above, we can say that Dr Alan Greenspan, as Chairman of the Federal Reserve, is currently watching Productivity, Output, Energy Prices, Labour Market conditions and Inflation (both short term, as well as long term) in order to decide the course of Monetary Policy. We shall examine each of these variables to see how they have been changing over the past several years and what their future prospects are.
Productivity:- The chart alongside shows the quarterly changes in US Productivity. Although the productivity growth in Q4-04 was lower than in Q3-4, productivity for the year 2004 as a whole has been registered at 4.1%, which is just a small dip from the levels of 4.4% in 2002 and 2003.
In other words of the Fed, it is "providing support to economic activity".
Output:- As can be seen, US GDP has been growing since Q3-2001. It clocked 3.1% in Q4-2004 and the 4-period Moving Average may be bottoming out after having dipped a bit through 2004.
In the words of the Fed,"Output is growing at a moderate pace".
We may add that US GDP growth is unlikely to fall sharply.
Energy Prices:- Nymex Light Sweet Crude Futures have dipped after the US Election last year.Overall, however, Oil prices have been rising since April 2001. But, as observed by the Fed, "Output appears to be growing at a moderate pace despite the rise in energy prices". Or in other words,underlying output growth is strong and may not require monetary policy accommodation.
Labour Market Conditions:- This chart tracks the annual change in US wage rates. Wages have been growing at a faster rate in the last 12 months after having fallen in the preceding 3 years from Dec-00. This series lags the GDP growth rate by about 2-3 years. GDP bottomed in 2001, wages bottomed out in 2004 and are back at the growth rates seen in Feb-95. Further increases may be expected in line with the Fed�s observation that" labor market conditions continue to improve gradually".
Inflation:- The Inflation rate has picked up slightly over the past couple of years since Dec-02,when price increases were actually negative, the lowest since 1981. Such low prices were the result of the fall in US GDP growth since 2000, and so the recent rise is to be welcomed.In the bigger picture, however, prices are on a declining path since 1981.In the words of the Fed,"Inflation and longerterm inflation expectations remain well contained."
The picture that emerges from all the above is that the US economy has started growing again ince 2002 after having dipped sharply since 1999-2000. Therefore, as the economy continues to grow slowly, monetary accommodation, which had been earlier provided to counter the fall in GDP, can be slowly removed by increasing interest rates. As the Fed Funds Rate (2.5%) is just marginally higher than the PPI (2.19%),Real Interest Rates are not high at all, and there is room for further increases in the months ahead.
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Congratulations to Alex Gilfiley. The first micronesian who has made it to the film industry in Hollywood. We hope for the best.
For real!! Where is he from, which island? Gosh that's awesome, has he been featured in any films now??
Seriously why his name is never heard in the media anywhere?
Congratulations to this individual and hope to see in one of the movie series soon.
i dont think so... so full of propaganda..
Are you sure of that hanky? propaganda?
Done a little research of this guy on Hollywood website, results showed nothing.
He's probably a new up and coming actor. His name hasn't been added to the hollywood website database yet.
He was here in Yap last Friday. He is a friend of mine on fb. Go to his fb page and check it out. I think he has had some small parts in shows. Not sure about movies. I have seen pictures of him with Cheech Moran. He also has some pix on his fb of him attending some of the award shows. He is in the Hollywood scene.
dude hanky you a hater.event thought he get small parts in that movie at-least he is in the silver screen.that actor is from yap dude.recognize and harmonize b4 you get pulled aside.
Congratulations to this guy...but incase you haven't heard, there was already one who had a little part in the "Pirates of the Caribbean" series.
Loyalty, would you kindly please share who's the other Micro in "Pirates of the Caribbean" series?
that guy is from the island of Oneop, Chuuk. I also heard he is running a restaurant in the hollywood area.
Hanky, looks like you envy those who excel to be on top of any rank! Humble yourself and you shall find excellence!
Garim, bragging? That's what you can really say? You should be proud of those who try to make our region known.
We'll money doesn't have to stop you from believing in God. They are making use of the talent they're given by him.
Hi: Well, since Marshall Islands is also part of Micronesian island group, i should also add JimmyReiher or his celebrity name as Jimmy Superfly Snuka, a half marshallese/fijian and a long time famous World Wrestling Federation (WWF), to your famous list of micronesians made it to US celebrity list. Jimmy was borned and raised in the marshall islands before he went w/his fijian mom to fiji and eventually found his fame in Hawaii. Today, a son and a daughter of his are also professional wrestlers and following their dad's footstep. So be on the look out for them when you watch wrestlings next time. They are known with these names, Sim Snuka/Deuce (Jimmy Reiher Jr) and Tamina Snuka (Sarona Reiher) on the rings. Cheer for them when u watch them live, i know i always do.
Thank you warrar! I am amazed and inspired at the things these fellow citizens of ours are stepping up to do!
warrar, you liar! i googled him and he was born in Hawaii!
Hi beqnuwaab: nope am not lying to u my friend.......if u get a chance to meet him in person, try speak marshallese to him.....i'm sure he will response to you in marshallese.....he's so fluent in marshallese, he probably speaks better marshallese than fijian.......good day my friend.
Jimmy Superfly Snuka is born in hawaii raised in fiji..


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Anthony Fergus Ker (born 1967) is a chess International Master (IM).

Chess career
Ker has represented New Zealand in eight Chess Olympiads between 1988 and 2018. His best result was in 1988 when he scored 7.5/12.

Ker has won or jointly won the New Zealand Chess Championship fourteen times since 1988/89.

Anthony Ker was awarded the IM title when he finished third, with 6/9, in the Oceania Zonal Chess Championship held in Auckland, New Zealand in May 2000. He also competed in the Oceania Chess Championships in 2002, 2005 and 2012.

Ker has had a decades-long friendly rivalry with fellow IM and NZ Champion Russell Dive, with an almost level score and high number of decisive games.

Bridge
Ker is also a strong bridge player who has represented New Zealand at several international events.

Notable games
 Anthony Ker vs Boris Spassky, Wellington Plaza 1988, King's Indian Defense: Saemisch Variation, (E83), 1/2-1/2
 Anthony Ker vs Edhi Handoko, South East Asian Zonal 1995, Slav Defense: Exchange Variation, (D10), 1-0

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1967 births
Living people
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People from Wellington City

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"We are made of Star Stuff." Carl Sagan was a brilliant astro-physicist, who inspires me. He was a professor of astronomy at Cornell, wrote several books such as "Broca's Brain," and had a television series "Cosmos." He had many eloquent, insightful things to say about the universe, our solar system, our planet, and mankind. "We are a way for the universe to know itself."
He died in 1996, so how is he relevant today? For one thing, he inspired many people to become scientists who are now, among other things, exploring Mars, landing on asteroids and measuring the effects of climate change on Earth. Also, the Carl Sagan Institute was founded to find life in the universe, which helps us understand our own planet better. In addition, even non-scientists like myself have been inspired by his words, which we have internalized. We thirst for more knowledge about our world and its surroundings, and we aspire to be better citizens of the planet Earth, "to deal more kindly with one another, and to preserve the pale blue dot, the only home we've ever known."
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Argentina- France round 16 1st match today
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Argentina and Lionel Messi needto find form fast if they are to go any further in the World Cup on Saturday when they meet a France team who have yet to live up to their billing. The first last-16 match in Russia promises to be a fascinating clash of two under-achieving sides who are supposedly on different trajectories. All the flaws of an ageing and unbalanced Argentina team were ruthlessly exposed in the thrashing by Croatia in the group stage. But, roared on by a pumped-up Diego Maradona, Messi finally opened his account in this tournament before Marcos Rojo volleyed in a stunning winner against Nigeria as the losing 2014 finalists punched their ticket to the knockout stage.
Didier Deschamps' France, meanwhile, among the pre-tournament favourites, have looked sluggish despite easing through the group stage unbeaten. First-choice striker Antoine Griezmann has been unable to recapture his best form and the creativity has failed to flow from midfield. Deschamps is adamant that France will get it all right on the night when the business end of the tournament kicks off on Saturday. "A whole new competition begins now, direct elimination," Deschamps said. "We got what we wanted. Now the mountain looms up in front of us, but we're there and we're aiming to get through to the next round after that." Five-time Ballon d'Or winner Messi underlined his importance to Argentina with a sublimely-taken opening goal against Nigeria on Tuesday. But it only partly made amends for the Barcelona icon's penalty miss against Iceland in a lacklustre 1-1 draw that dampened Argentine hopes from their opening match.
Messi was then virtually missing in action when Jorge Sampaoli's men suffered the chastening defeat to Croatia.
The tension of the win over Nigeria had 1986 World Cup winner Maradona grimacing towards the sky, a crazed look in his eyes. Maradona later played down concerns over his health after he was checked over by paramedics inside his VIP box. - 'Messi in a mess' -
But Argentina, and Messi's health is under scrutiny too, according to former France captain Marcel Desailly.
A World Cup winner with France in 1998, Desailly told Britain's Guardian newspaper: "We know Messi is great but we're confused and sad for him. "He is such a pure Barcelona product but with Argentina right now, Messi's in a mess."
"And let's face it, France have yet to show anything to make us feel optimistic, to give us hope," said Desailly.
With just three goals from three games, an attacking line featuring Griezmann, 145-million-euro teenage sensation Kylian Mbappe and Olivier Giroud has hardly set the tournament on fire.
Griezmann, particularly, is facing increasing scrutiny two years after his six-goal, seven-assist tally steered France to the final of Euro 2016, where France lost to Portugal.
His campaign so far has been more remarkable for the controversy caused by his decision to announce his commitment to Atletico Madrid, rejecting Barcelona in the process, in a 40-minute video which aired on the eve of France's opener.


Located on Croatia's Dalmatian coast, the historic city of Sibenik is a gateway to some of the country's most beautiful spots. The city is around 10 kilometres away from Krka National Park, and only a 2-hour drive from the spectacular Plitvice Lakes National Park. Sibenik boasts a charming stone walled old town as well as 4 imposing fortresses – one of which is 1 of the city's 2 UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The city's historic sites have even seen it featured in a number of episodes of the well-loved Game of Thrones TV show. In recent years, Sibenik has made use of EU funding to renovate a number of sites, in order to attract more tourists to the area. Despite this, the city isn't too crowded just yet – so make sure to add it to your Croatia itinerary so you can visit before everyone else starts to. If you're looking for hotels in Sibenik, make sure to check out our article on the best places to stay in Sibenik or head to Agoda for great deals on accommodation. Otherwise, everything you need to know is covered in this Sibenik guide.
Flight – The closest major airport to Sibenik is Split airport, which is located around 56 kilometres away. If flights to Split are pricey for your preferred dates, you may have more luck with flights to Zadar Airport – which is 80 kilometres away from Sibenik. We recommend using Momondo to book flights as they find the cheapest flights for you and save you all the hard work. Click here to find the best flight prices for your dates on Momondo.
Upon arrival at either airport, your best option for getting to Sibenik is to rent a car and drive. It's best to have this arranged in advance so you don't need to worry about it when you land. Click here to get a car rental quote for your trip.
The other option is to travel by bus from the airport to Trogir and then catch a bus onwards to Sibenik. Buses to Trogir cost 13 Kuna, and run from just outside the airport car park every 20-30 minutes. Click here for a map showing exactly where the bus stop is. Buses from Trogir to Sibenik cost around 34-40 Kuna depending on which service you pick. Click here for the timetable and to book tickets in advance.
Bus – Intercity buses are a convenient way to get around Croatia. Wherever you are in the country, you'll be able to reach Sibenik by bus. Click here to search routes and buy tickets to Sibenik from all over Croatia.
Sibenik itself is a relatively small city, making it possible to walk between the city centre's main sights. That being said, we strongly recommend renting a car. It's the best way to explore the surrounding areas – from national parks to historic towns. You'll end up saving a lot of money if you drive between attractions as opposed to paying for tours, and it also gives you the freedom to work to your own schedule. This is particularly useful if you want to arrive early and avoid the crowds at Krka and Plitvice National Parks.
The weather in Sibenik, and Croatia in general, is best between June and August as these are the hottest months and have the least rain. As is to be expected though, this is the busiest time of year in Sibenik, so it can be harder to get a good deal on accommodation.
For those wanting to avoid the tourist crowds, the weather is still reasonable in both May and September. You may have a few rainy days but, unless you're extremely unlucky, it shouldn't be too bad.
If you're not worried about cooler weather and rain, Sibenik is a lovely city to visit all year round. The advantage of visiting in the colder months is that the attractions will be a lot quieter so you won't have to share them with as many other people!
Fortresses – Sibenik is known for its fortresses, and for good reason – the city boasts 4 of them. Particularly impressive is the St. Nicholas' fortress, which was built at sea with only a narrow path linking it to the mainland. This 16th century fortress was declared as a UNESCO site in 2017, but there is currently no official entrance fee. If you wish to go inside you'll either need to visit by boat and go in via the main entrance, or alternatively via land you'll need to climb a sturdy wooden plank and enter via a window. For the second option you'll need some strength and a sense of adventure!
To visit Barone fortress and St. Michael's fortress, you can buy a combined ticket for 50 Kuna, which gives you entry to both. Barone fortress is 80 metres above the city and offers brilliant panoramic views. In contrast, St. Michael's fortress is located right beside the Adriatic Sea and is the oldest monument in Sibenik. From here you get brilliant views of St. James' Cathedral and orange tiled roofs – similar to those found in Dubrovnik. Personally we preferred the view from Barone fortress, but it's well worth visiting St Michael's as well!
St. John's fortress will be of particular interest to Game of Thrones fans as some of the show was filmed here. The fortress itself is undergoing renovation, which is due to be completed in September 2019. Due to its location 115 metres above the city it offers brilliant views. Currently there is no entry fee to visit St. John's fortress, however this will most likely change once the renovation is completed.
Krka National Park –One of the best things about staying in Sibenik is its proximity to the beautiful Krka National Park. Covering over 100 square kilometres, the park is home to numerous waterfalls, making it an extremely popular place to visit.
The park's most famous attraction is the majestic Skradinski buk waterfall. What makes this a particularly great spot is that you can swim in the cool yet refreshing water of the falls. Unsurprisingly it can get extremely crowded, so arrive early if you want to have this naturally beautiful spot to yourself.
Our other two favourite spots in the park were Visovac island and Manojlovac slap waterfall. The tiny island of Visovac is home to a monastery first established in 1445, making it a particularly picturesque spot amongst the surrounding nature. Manojlovac slap is the tallest waterfall in Krka National Park and is surrounded by lovely scenery. Despite this, the waterfall is less visited and a lot quieter than Skradinski buk, but we think it's well worth the drive!
The entrance price to Krka varies from 30 to 200 Kuna depending on what time of year you visit. Click here to find out the different prices.
Explore the Old Town – Sibenik's old town is a perfect place to pass a few hours simply by wandering around the narrow cobblestone streets. The countless stone walled buildings give Sibenik a charm that you can't help but enjoy. It can be a bit of a maze to navigate through, but even if you get lost you'll find yourself enjoying the city's historic streets.
The most famous attraction in Sibenik, St. James' cathedral, is found in the old town. Constructed entirely from stone, the cathedral is considered the Dalmatian coasts' architectural masterpiece – earning its place on the UNESCO World Heritage list. The cathedral's dome towers above surrounding buildings, making it visible from many viewpoints across the city. If you wish to admire the Sibenik cathedral from the inside as well, there is an entrance fee of 25 Kuna.
Just outside the old town there's a statue of Croatian King Petar Krešimir IV, who it is claimed is the founder of Sibenik – the oldest native Croatian town. The first mention of Sibenik in history came in 1066, during King Petar's rule.
Plitvice Lakes National Park – Perhaps the most naturally beautiful spot in all of Croatia, Plitvice Lakes National Park is home to 16 interconnected lakes and over 90 waterfalls. Found amidst vast woodland, the lakes are an enchanting turquoise colour with crystal clear waters, which gives a fairy tale feel to the park. With walking trails throughout, it's easy to spend the whole day getting lost in Plitvice's breath-taking nature.
Although Plitvice is almost 200 kilometres away from Sibenik, it's possible to drive there in around 2 hours. It may seem like a long trip, but it's one that is definitely worth it.
Entrance costs between 55 and 250 Kuna depending on the time of year you visit. Click here for full pricing information.
Haed to the beach – Although Sibenik shouldn't be your first choice if you're looking for a beach holiday, there are still some beaches to enjoy nearby. The city itself has a small pebble beach with views of the old city, but for the area's best beaches you'll need to head further afield. For everything you need to know about beaches near to Sibenik, check out this article by Croatia Expert.
Day trips – Sibenik is well located if you're hoping to explore more of Croatia. There are a number of places nearby well worth exploring as part of a day trip, such as Split, Trogir, Skradin and Zadar.
Split is famous for the impressive Roman ruins of Diocletian's Palace. The name is slightly misleading though, as it isn't actually a palace. Instead it makes up around half of Split's old town and is home to bustling streets, restaurants and bars. It's definitely worth a visit when in Sibenik, and there's plenty more to it than just the palace – check out this article featuring 15 things to do in Split.
The UNESCO World Heritage site of Trogir is another example of one of Croatia's many beautiful old towns. With well preserved Romanesque and Renaissance architecture, it's a great spot to combine with a day trip to Split – which is just 30 kilometres away.
Just 20 kilometres away from Sibenik, lies the pleasant town of Skradin. Many people only visit as there is an entrance to Krka National Park here, but it's a nice place to visit in its own right. There's a lovely viewpoint of the area from Turina Fortress if you're happy to take the relatively short walk up.
Our final recommendation for a day trip is to the city of Zadar – around 90 kilometres away from Sibenik. Zadar is home to a number of Roman and Venetian ruins, which make up the city's old town. On top of this, there are some more recent quirky additions to the city. Along the waterfront is the world's first sea organ, which plays musical notes generated from the power of waves below. Next to the sea organ lies the unique art installation the Greeting to the Sun. This large circle, 22 metres in diameter, absorbs energy from the sun throughout the day and performs a magical, colourful display come nightfall.
Restaurant More – With friendly service and great food, Restaurant More is a must visit when in Sibenik. Located on the waterfront, it's a great place to enjoy a meal after watching the sunset. The menu is packed with plenty of options for everyone. If you like seafood then this is the place to come, with a number of tasty options available including an impressive seafood sharing platter. We couldn't help but come back multiple times throughout our stay.
Konoba Nostalgija – Although Konoba Nostalgija one of the more expensive restaurants in Sibenik, the quality of the food makes it well worth a visit. While the menu isn't huge, there's still plenty of choice available – from meats to salads. Our personal favourites were seafood and pasta dishes, but whatever you opt for you're sure to enjoy it!
Konoba Dalmatino – With outside seating in one of the cobblestone streets of Sibenik's old town, Konoba Dalmatino offers meals in a lovely setting. Prices are extremely reasonable with fish and meats being particularly good choices from the menu.
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Performance Analyzer aids consumers with graphics card and memory upgrade recommendations
Saratoga, CA – May 29, 2002 – PNY™ Technologies announced today that it is providing consumers the ability to access MadOnion.com's Performance Analyzer FREE on PNY's website. This service enables PNY website visitors to quickly analyze their current computer system components and evaluate how they can easily enhance their PC's performance. Each customized performance analysis is based on a dynamic database of over 4 million benchmark results from MadOnion.com's proprietary 3DMark®2001 benchmark software.
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Acoustic music is music that solely or primarily uses instruments that produce sound through acoustic means, as opposed to electric or electronic means. While all music was once acoustic, the retronym "acoustic music" appeared after the advent of electric instruments, such as the electric guitar, electric violin, electric organ and synthesizer.[1] Acoustic string instrumentations had long been a subset of popular music, particularly in folk. It stood in contrast to various other types of music in various eras, including big band music in the pre-rock era, and electric music in the rock era.
Music reviewer Craig Conley suggests, "When music is labeled acoustic, unplugged, or unwired, the assumption seems to be that other types of music are cluttered by technology and overproduction and therefore aren't as pure".[2]
1 Types of acoustic instruments
Types of acoustic instruments[edit]
Acoustic instruments can be split into six groups: string instruments, wind instruments, percussion, other instruments, ensemble instruments, and unclassified instruments.[3] String instruments have a tightly stretched string that, when set in motion, creates energy at (almost) harmonically related frequencies. Wind instruments are in the shape of a pipe and energy is supplied as an air stream into the pipe. Percussion instruments make sound when they are struck, as with a hand or a stick.[4]
The original acoustic instrument was the human voice, which produces sound by funneling air across the vocal cords. The first constructed acoustic instrument is believed to be the flute. The oldest surviving flute is as much as 43,000 years old. The flute is believed to have originated in Central Europe.[5]
By 1800, the most popular acoustic plucked-string instruments closely resembled the modern-day guitar, but with a smaller body. As the century continued, luthier Antonio de Torres Jurado from Spain took these smaller instruments and expanded the bodies to create guitars. Guitar use and popularity grew in Europe throughout the late 18th century[6] and more acoustic instruments were crafted, such as the double bass. Its popularity later spread to cities and towns in the new United States.[6] In the 19th century the guitar became a recognized instrument played in grand galas and concerts.[7]
As electric instruments took hold during the 20th century, many stringed instruments were redefined as acoustic. Instruments that involve striking or vibrating the strings, such as the violin, viola and cello, fall under the acoustic category. The violin became popular during the 16th and 17th centuries, due to technological advancements in building them, brought on by luthiers such as Antonio Stradivari and Andrea Amati.[8] The modern version of the instrument developed gradually from older European acoustic stringed instruments such as the lira.[citation needed]
Following the birth of rock in the 1960s, some rock bands began to experiment with acoustic songs. This would be known as acoustic rock, and many well-known artists such as Eric Clapton and Nirvana performed acoustic versions of their well-known songs in the early 1990s, which were collected on the MTV Unplugged series.
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^ Conley, Craig (August 16, 1999). "Review: Unwired: Acoustic Music from around the World". Splendid. Archived from the original on December 25, 2008. Retrieved November 17, 2008.
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^ Iain Morley, "The Evolutionary Origins and Archaeology of Music", PhD diss. (Cambridge: Darwin College, Cambridge University, 2003): 47–48.
^ a b "Early Southern Guitar Sounds: A Brief History of the Guitar and Its Travel South". Smithsonian Music. June 16, 2016. Retrieved November 10, 2020.
^ "The History of the Classical Guitar | Guitarras Alhambra". www.alhambraguitarras.com. Retrieved November 10, 2020.
^ "Italian musical masters took the violin from fiddle to first chair". History Magazine. January 22, 2019. Retrieved November 10, 2020.
Randel, Don Michael (2003). The Harvard Dictionary of Music. Harvard University Press. ISBN 978-0-674-01163-2.
Safire, William (2007). "On Language: Retronym". New York Times Magazine (January 7): 18.
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Between 1903 and 1913, nearly 4000 Chinese were brought to Samoa as indentured labourers to work on European owned plantations.
Their stories are shared in a new exhibition at the Museum of Samoa for at least the next three months, thanks to guest curator and granddaughter of one of those labourers, Ronna Lee.
Photographs, news articles, legislation and contracts will all feature in the exhibition that Ms Lee says she began working on nearly 20 years ago.
Ms Lee said she was first inspired to look into her identity and the history behind it when she was a child in New Zealand.
"I was constantly being asked what am I, and I had never really thought to ask myself what am I," she said.
So from the early 2000's, she embarked on a search to learn, and found unpacking the history of her Chinese ancestry was a little more complicated than her Samoan side.
What she did find was that her grandfather, Asamu Sing Chao Lei Sam (Li Jing Sen) had travelled to Samoa from Guangzhou along with at least 300 other labourers to work a backbreaking contract for as little as US$2.40 per month.
He had never told her this himself, of course. But learning about Chinese in Samoa reminded her of his characteristics, Ms Lee said.
"He was a very hard worker, he saved a lot, he fixed everything himself if he could. I remember he worked really hard, he was an only child but he had fifteen children, and there was always food around."
Indentured labourers were slaves by another name, Ms Lee learned.
"When slavery was abolished in Africa, the British government were met with a shortage of labour."
The indentured labourers, referred to by the British as 'coolies' were offered three year contracts with stringent conditions they would eventually speak up against.
They worked six days a week for at least nine hours a day, and had their pay docked if they fell ill, or disobeyed their boss, said Ms Lee.
Labourers were forbidden to leave the plantations they worked on, and they were flogged.
Learning about her grandfather's history was an emotional process for Ms Lee. She said learning about his living conditions and treatment under both German and New Zealand administrations, and even some village councils was saddening.
"I imagine getting into my grandfather's head and begin to think wow, out of these conditions he was able to build something and make something of himself, and provide for his family," she said.
"I sit back and look at successful Samoan Chinese families and think this is the legacy they left. They may not have been able to tell their story but their legacy of resilience, the tenacious nature of the Chinese Samoan to be successful and to better themselves, you know?"
Knowing this history is an important part of honouring the impact Chinese migration had on Samoan society, Ms Lee said.
"It's not just that the decendants of these Chinese have had a profound impact on the economic and social development of Samoa, they have also had a huge influence in the food that we have, like pork buns or keke pua'a, keke saina, there is so much.
"Unfolding their story and talking about it can also put a lot of things into context," she said.
The Chinese captioning in the exhibition was done by Madam Tong Xin, and the printing was funding by the Embassy of China in Samoa.
*Facts about the Chinese indentured labourers were sourced in part from Ronna Lee, and in part from a presentation by Tuatagaloa Aumua Ming Leung Wai from 2015.
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Ahmad Salkida: only 15 out of remaining 113 Chibok Girls still alive, 98 probably dead
By The Atlantic Post on April 15, 2018
He made the claim in series of tweets today, in which he provided a backgrounder to the abduction, exactly four years ago. Salkida said the surviving 15 have been married off, indoctrinated and may no longer be interested in returning home.
He advises government in negotiating for the release of the 15 girls to demand 'proof of life'.
His tweets dealt with the botched attempts during the Jonathan era when the Boko Haram terrorists were willing to release the girls on swap deals and later developments. Four years ago, a middle ranking Boko Haram commander led dozens of fighters in search of food and other supplies in the remote town of Chibok.
Like an afterthought, they saw a chance to abduct school girls in Girls Secondary School Chibok. The girls at the time were preparing for their exams. The dozens of Boko Haram fighters faced no opposition during the abduction, as they struggled to convey their captives to the forest of Alagarno, the insurgent's first war capital, which they named Timbuktu.
It was in Timbuktu that they organised most of the horror we experience today. Some of the girls were lucky to have escaped on their way to Timbuktu that night, because there were fewer fighters to hold more than 200 girls. At the beginning, the group didn't know what to do with the girls, at least, not in the first one month of their captivity. However, what many people did not know was that two weeks into the abduction, the Jonathan administration was already in touch with me for the peaceful release of the girls. By the way, I was in self-exile after pressure from the same Government.
I took an excuse where I was doing a menial job in the UAE (but still reporting the insurgency), to see the president, which was facilitated by Aliyu Gebi and Labaran Maku. By the 3rd of May, I was already on my way from Abuja to Madagali, Marwa and finally to a Boko Haram camp. I got a proof of life for the president and another for the media in case I didn't get back.
The demands of Boko Haram then were simple. They wanted detained members taken to Damaturu and they will move the girls to Buni-Yardi for swap somewhere in between. There was no word on ransom I was provided with full military escorts from Abuja to Damaturu.
Government was supposed to make sure that 70 detainees were ready on my arrival in Damaturu to meet 30 there. The rest of the negotiating team was in Abuja making sure the prisoners were on a plane before my arrival. On arrival in Damaturu, the military commander there was not briefed about my work. He was merely told to expect a VIP.
At that time, the girls have been moved by Boko Haram, but there were no prisoners for exchange and I got a call from the former Chief of Defence Staff to abort the operation. The president later said before me that he did not call off the swap. There was a credible window, but zero Will to rescue the girls. Boko were angry. I returned to the UAE to continue my hustle, but received invitations not only by the former administration, but the current government Four out of five processes that I was involved in, we came close to a swap deal, but Government in most instances did not provide the platform I presented with the required expertise. And whenever Government dragged its feet, Shekau will shift the goal post.
I continued my reporting on the crisis, often critical of government and Boko Haram, with both sides raising concerns. For me, I am a reporter before anything else, many officials consider me as somebody who was too independent minded for a process that needs to be shrouded in secrecy. Government began to look for alternatives to conclude what I've started and my former couriers stepped in as the primary 'negotiators.'
It was a break for me because it is no longer negotiations, but mere transaction. Another reason was my insistence that the process must be domesticated I was a prickle in the flesh of our leaders with my counter claims of official narratives. A day after I exclusively released a video of the girls, something I'v done in the past, I was declared wanted by same military that provided me with escorts, military aircraft for assignments I was amazed to learn later that the terms that saw the release of some of the girls was unfavourable than what I presented, but as my friend will say, even if we come up with a cure for cancer, the war economy and elites would rather die than accept a cure from a talaka.
Today, my painstaking investigations on the #Chibokschoolgirls revealed that just a handful of the 113 #ChibokGirls are alive. Many of the girls have died as a result of cross fires and bombardments of the security forces that no doubt were intent on rescuing them. I regret to state here that only 15 out of the 113 #Chibokgirls are alive today, based on my investigations in the last three months and we have already seen some of them in a video, which I exclusively obtained and was published on SR website.
What is the status of the remaining 15 girls as far as negotiations are concerned? My investigations also revealed that, they are no longer under the control of #AbubakarShekau.
According to sources, they are now 'married' and only their 'husbands' can decide their fates. If they are divorced or the men are killed that is when Shekau's decision takes precedence, and in this instance, since the girls have been indoctrinated, their leader has no right to negotiate for their release, no matter the ransom offered, reliable multiple sources said. It will be unbearable to share the names of the 15 that are alive here, this is the responsibility of Government. When I was involved, I regularly provided proof of life.
Government must demand that to prove me wrong or stop negotiating for many of the girls that don't exists. The secrecy around the condition of the #ChibokGirls and most recent #DapchiGirls debacle by those involved is the reason people like me are out of the picture. The fact remains that under the present circumstances there is NO room for peace settlement.
The way out for these girls, is a military rescue or negotiate wt individual captors to release their 'wives' in return for some kind of deal, but this will mean death to these fighters bcz the terror group now sees the girls as part of their own and must be protected. How comes there is little or no information about the girls and both the parents and campaigners are in the dark? Because, Govt resist independent reporting of the crisis, most of the reports are choreographed & Nigerians are also not ready to hear the truth or stand by it. Reporting the #LakeChadCrisis is not just a job for me, Borno is my home, this crisis has affected me too. I'v invested 13yrs of my 18yrs journalism career to follow this story in a way no reporter or researcher has done, hence my knowledge of this crisis can't be dismissed. I'v risked my life and that of my family in the past and even now, not only to tell the story, but to play the role of a mediator and fact finder.
But as soon as the FG found alternatives, my sacrifices got an official ridicule and I am being hounded. I hold no other intention of doing this than the need to stir a debate to demand more insights and bring closure to the parents.
The nation must not fail you from rescuing your daughters and also fail to tell you the truth. My heartfelt condolences to the parents of the near 100 that have perished or have not returned home and apparently not with their captors. But you must always remember that your daughters were stronger than the rest of us that couldn't do more to avert this catastrophe."(NAN)
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