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UPS Makes Big Commitment To Using Renewable Natural Gas
Blog Entry by Gina-Marie Cheeseman in Energy
Saturday, May 23, 2015 - 4:00am
(3BL/Just Means) UPS recently announced its agreement to purchase renewable natural gas (RNG) for its delivery vehicle fleet from Clean Energy Fuels Corp. UPS has a goal of driving one billion miles using its alternative fuel and advanced technology fleet by the end of 2017. That's a commitment that will make it the largest user of RNG in the shipping industry.Â
RNG is also known as biomethane, and it can be derived from sources such as organic waste in landfills, wastewater treatment and agriculture. The UPS is already using RNG in the UK to operate natural gas tractors through a partnership with Mercedes Benz. The UPS is the first package delivery company to introduce alternative fuel tractors into its fleet.Â
UPS will use RNG in its Class 8 heavy-duty trucks and delivery vehicles that are part of its alternative fuel feet. The demand for RNG in heavy-duty class 8 trucks in the U.S. has been low although RNG has been available for several years. UPS hopes that through its initiative the demand will increase.Â
T. Boone Pickens co-founded Clean Energy Fuels which is the exclusive producer of Redeem, the first RNG available in commercial amounts. UPS fueling stations in three California cities (Sacramento, Fresno and Los Angeles) will use Redeem RNG for fueling tractors and delivery vehicles starting in May. The three stations will provide an estimated 1.5 million gallons equivalent of RNG to almost 400 UPS vehicles in California.Â
UPS operates one of the largest private alternative fuel and advanced technology fleets in the shipping industry with over 2,700 Â alternative fuel and advanced technology vehicles. That includes all-electric, hybrid electric, hydraulic hybrid, compressed natural gas, liquefied natural gas, liquid propane gas, biomethane and light-weight fuel-saving composite body vehicles.Â
The huge potential of renewable natural gas in the U.S.
RNG has the potential to provide approximately 40 billion gasoline gallon equivalent (GGE) per year, according to a whitepaper by the National Petroleum Council. The American Gas Foundation estimates that the U.S. has a sizeable biomass stock available for RNG, including about 721 million tons of livestock manure, 1,783 billion gallons a year of wastewater, and 3,799 million tons of municipal solid waste in landfills a year.Â
There is a big potential for RNG to be used for electricity and transportation in the U.S. as a number of reports and whitepapers reveal. RNG could be used to meet up to 25 percent of the natural gas demand in four Northeast states (Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York and Rhode Island), as the National Grid states in a report. That is enough to meet the yearly demand of the estimated 2.2 million households using natural gas for heating in the Northeast.Â
The methane potential in the U.S. could displace about five percent of current natural gas use in the electric power sector and 56 percent of natural gas use in the transportation sector, according to a 2013 report by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory. The methane sources considered are from landfill material, animal manure, wastewater, and industrial, institutional, and commercial organic waste.
Photo: David Guo
http://3blmedia.com/News/UPS-Becomes-Nations-Largest-User-Renewable-Natural-Gas-Shipping-IndustryÂ
https://longitudes.ups.com/rng/
http://www.nrel.gov/docs/fy14osti/60178.pdfÂ
http://www.gasfoundation.org/researchstudies/agf-renewable-gas-assessment-report-110901.pdfÂ
http://www.npc.org/FTF_Topic_papers/22-RNG.pdfÂ
http://www.nationalgridus.com/non_html/ng_renewable_wp.pdfÂ
http://www.pressroom.ups.com/Fact+Sheets/ci.UPS+Alternative+Fuel.printÂ
UPS • renewable natural gas • clean energy fuels corp.


Oh wow, this is WONDERFUL stuff! It is SO much better then the mayo/miracle whip you get in the jars. See the notes also for how to use just a few tips to get perfect mayo!
Stick blend for 30 seconds and DONE! It's that easy!
1: We used too much lime juice...stick with what the recipe states!
Also, you want to keep the stick blender at the bottom for a few seconds before bringing it up to the top to mix everything together. Let it have time to emulsify at the bottom first...a few seconds will work fine!
NOW listen up! Add the remaining oil VERY VERY VERY slowly (as thin of stream as you can get that allows a steady stream). This should take you about 3 full minutes to add the full cup.
Whatever you do, don't think it's ok to cheat and pour more quickly...it will screw up your mayo!
If you using a blender, you will hear the pitch change as the liquid starts to form an emulsion. Eventually the substance will start to look like white fluffy mayo, only more beautiful! :D when you start to see this, DON'T think it's ok to just dump the rest of the oil...it's not! Continue to add, slowly, until all is gone. You won't be sorry you did this!
Once this is all incorporated your done! Should be nice and white and fluffy. Move it to a 2 cup glass container with a seal and it keeps in the fridge for a week.
One VERY important thing: Make SURE to have all your ingredients at room temp! This is very important to do.
Also, we have only used our stick blender, so I can't tell you how well the others work for sure. If YOU try it, please leave a comment and let me know!
I've gotten a few more questions that I wanted to answer real quick, then it's off to bed for me since weigh in is TOMORROW~ I'm rooting for at least 5 lbs lost. Of course I would love to see more but hey, I'm taking this time around VERY slow because I always end up gaining it all back when I lose fast.
What can I use in place of cornstarch? I use Arrowroot and it works much like corn starch!
Why do you use only organic? Well, to answer that one, I would say the main reason is because we want to stay as far away from pesticides as we can. And another reason is that we just feel better all around. We did it very slowly over the last year.
If you have no other option, and have to eat out (when on the go) where would you eat? That is hard one to answer…for one, no matter where we go we always pack our food and take it with us. We have not run into an incident that we had to eat out yet but IF for some reason we did have to, I think I would google to see if there are any health food stores in the area, and go to one of the deli's they have available. Most times they do have whole food prepared for you there. If you have a whole food market near by they have an awesome selection of foods that are healthy for you.
So I got this recipe from a friend but changed it up a bit to our liking and it was awesome! My 9 yr old son's first word (if it is a word) was MMMM then he said "This is good". SO with that, It was added to my recipes and will be made again.
This is a whole food/clean eating meal and it even goes over well with the kiddos! Very creamy and lite!
Add your cauliflower florets to that and let it soak. Turn to med high to get a nice slow boil and let this boil until soft...about 15 min.
Get a pot ready for boiling your noodles. We took 4 oz out of the 1 lb package and saved it for future use because it would have been too much for the sauce used. Boil pasta per package instructions.
While pasta boils, add olive oil to fry pan and add your onion and garlic. Let this sweat for a few minutes on med heat.
Move the onion and garlic to the side of the pan, turn heat up to med high and Add the cut up chicken and fry until browned.
Mix onions, garlic and chicken together once the chicken is lightly browned and let it fry for about another 2 minutes then set aside in a bowl.
Your cauliflower should be done at this time so take your cauliflower and broth and dump it into a blender and blend until smooth (we used a Vitamix but a regular blender should work fine).
Add the cheese and blend again until no lumps appear. Your mixture will be runny and this is OK. It thickens as it sits.
Once your noodles are done add the sauce and chicken mix to the noodles and stir. Its best to let it sit for about 15 min to thicken up.
NOTE: You WILL have left overs if you only have a family of three or four. The leftovers taste even better in our opinion. To warm it up, we add just a little mild organic cheddar cheese on top and a little salt and pepper. Warm on 70% power for a min or two, stir and warm for one more min. This makes GREAT left overs!
You may also want to try tuna in this dish if you don't like chicken. The left overs tasted a lot like the cheesy tuna boxed meal (but better).
I was just on facebook and seen so many who are sick or have been sick many times over and I just realized….we have NOT been sick at ALL. Not a cold, not a stomach flu, not anything that has had us down in the dumps for days on end. This has been since we started our whole food journey. Cory had some flare ups with allergies right after he got back from camping with friends (he also didn't eat the best over there) and I don't remember him sneezing much since a few days after he started eating right again. I have to ask him about that, but were curious if this way of eating also helps with allergies? I will update on that later again. He is usually SO bad he can't stop sneezing.
The only time we did feel YUK is when we ate out on our free meal once every other week. I skipped this last free eating meal. It just amazes me every single day, and I think our bodies really like our new found foods we are feeding it now.
Nic used to get migraines at least three times a week…now, I think he has gotten one since we started and again it was a bad weekend food wise for him right before that. When they say "let food be thy medicine" I believe it fully now!
Update from Cory: For the last 10 years, around this time, allergies have hit me pretty badly. When the allergy forecast gets into the levels it is today, I would go through a box of tissues in a day, two days max… or I would have to take some kind of anti-allergy meds.
This year, no meds needed yet, and only mild allergy symptoms. I still have a little ichyness in my eyes from time to time or need to blow my nose a few times during the day, but nothing like prior years. I have only felt the need to take allergy meds once. That was after going two days completely off our whole-foods diet.
If I only have to put up with a couple sniffles a few times a day I will be skipping the meds and their side-affects. I imagine that the scientifically verified anti-inflammatory properties of some of the foods we are eating are to thank. I will give credit to whole-foods if I make it until the first frost without any more allergy medicine!
Not sure if I mentioned that I got a fitbit about a week and 1/2 ago. I can't tell you how it has made me MOVE more! I fight every day to reach that 10,000 step mark and honestly have only made it ONCE…which was yesterday. In my defense I don't think it's reading ALL of my elliptical steps all the time. But it does read some of them. At times, I move my hands down so they don't move as much so I don't think it reads it during that time. Anyway, I love it and I have been wearing it 24/7 and tracking my sleep as well. Which has not been very good it turns out. Hopefully that will improve over time as I get healthy.
Some plans I have made are to try to get 5 days of the elliptical in every week and add weights. I did do a strength training workout last night!
Water! I cannot stress how important water has been for me in this journey. There were a few times when I was under my 6 (16.9 oz) bottles I usually get in every single day and I REALLY noticed a difference! I was hungry all the time, and I just felt different. Now I make water a priority! It is the ONLY thing I drink during the day now. On a rare occasion I will have a small glass of skim milk or on an even rarer occasion I will have a glass of pepsi (never more then twice a month and sometimes not even that).
Just wanted to share those few things with you all. Hope your day was a fantastic one and be sure to limit that sugar!


Ola peoples! Look at me go. I'm blogging again this week! I have a feeling that this will be a quite a long, picture heavy post, so maybe grab a latte and a cookie before we get started. Don't worry, I'll wait, and I promise not to judge if you grab 4 cookies......got it? Good, me too. Let's get on with it.
In the last days of January, just before John and I left on our trip to London, someone casually asked me if I was testing the new Closet Case Files jeans pattern? I was like: What??!? There's a new pattern?? No, I'm not testing it, but why aren't I?!?!?! I then proceeded to write Heather Lou an extremely excited email pretty much begging her to add me to her testing roster. And long story short: she did. She then graciously sent me the pattern, which I furiously sewed up in the 2 days before we left. I wish I could tell you what size I made but the pattern hadn't been completely graded yet, so Heather just sent me the version she thought would fit, so I'm not 100% sure but my best guess would be a size 10.
I already had some rigid 12.5 oz Cone Mills denim in my stash that I thought would be perfect. Katie told me that she had originally stocked it because she thought it would be a great denim for men's jeans, so I had added it to my stash with the intention of making one of the boys a pair of jeans, or even my Dad. My father gets kind of googly eyed when I talk about any denim over 12 oz because it reminds him of the jeans his Dad wore, and that he used to wear himself when he was younger ("They just don't make jeans like they used to Heather......".
But, I digress...I had never worked with raw denim before but I have read lots about it, and years ago, I even had my own store bought pair of raw denim jeans (they were a men's cut which never totally fit right, and I think I may have "outgrew" them 😉). Anyway, I was pretty excited to join the ranks of the real denim hipsters. My ideal denim weight is about 9.5 - 10.5 oz. Generally speaking those are the weights I tend to like best. So I knew that the 12.5 oz would be heavier that what I normally like, but I figured that I needed to try it out so I would know. I learn best from experience. The pattern was/is great, and things went together without a hitch. This was my first attempt at a button fly, but Heather's instructions were fantastic and it was much easier than I would have imagined.
Pretty sweet right? This is the jeans made up exactly as the pattern dictated. No changes whatsoever. I was (and still am) really impressed with the fit. I didn't do it on my second pair either, but next time I will probably scoop out the back crotch curve slightly, and shorten the front curve a teensy bit too. Doesn't the super dark denim look really sharp? It turned my legs all blue; raw denim bleeds like crazy because it hasn't been washed, but more on that later.
I love them cuffed, and if you look carefully you might be able to see the selvedge of the fabric. Because boyfriend jeans are so straight at the side seam, you can use the selvedge for your side seam. It looks super cool with red line denim too.
Okay, so now let's take a minute to talk about the denim (or maybe 30 - once I get going I can talk about denim for ages ) . First of all, a 12.5 oz denim is pretty thick, and if you want to keep with the raw denim look, you do not wash it beforehand, so it is incredibly stiff. Raw denim is not treated in anyway after the dying process. This means it is not pre-washed, pre-faded or pre-shrunk. It may or may not have been sanforized (depending on what the manufacturer decides). Most denims go through a process called sanforization. This means the fabric is stretched, fixed and shrunk at the mill to reduce the shrinkage that happens with washing. So a sanforized denim will shrink about 1-3%, where an unsanforized denim can shrink up to 10% with the first wash. I do believe that this denim is sanforized as it did really shrink too much, but I also didn't put it in the dryer.
Anyway, when I finished them, these jeans could pretty much stand up on their own. Rigid, unwashed denim is very stiff and really doesn't have much give right off the roll. Now the appeal is that as you wear them in, the 100% cotton molds to your body, for a unique and flattering fit. But that initial wearing-in period can last anywhere from 2 days to 3 weeks to 3 months, and it can be painful. It all depends on how much you wear the jeans, how they fit when you start, and of course the weight and weave of the denim. I don't mean you are truly in pain, I just mean that they can dig in a bit at the waist when you sit down, and generally make it difficult to crouch and bend down. Especially if you are someone who is used to exclusively wearing stretch denim all the time, and/or your jeans are super fitted. If you made skinny jeans out of raw denim, you probably wouldn't be able to get them on, and if you did, you wouldn't be able to move.
I've read that with raw denim, your jeans should fit tight, but after a few hours of wear, they should give about an inch, and sometimes even two. In this case, these just didn't give enough for my liking. But after some serious denim research, and several discussions with my stepson who loves wearing raw denim, I was assured that this really is all part of the process, and part of the fun. My stepson said that after about 3 weeks of constant wear, they begin to soften and get really comfy, and then, they just keep getting better from there. Again, it depends on the denim, and they can start to feel really comfy much sooner than 3 weeks. My stepson's experience mainly comes from the Swedish brand Nudies, and none of his pairs are heavier than a 12oz. All my boys have worn Nudies off and on for a few years now, and they all love them, but they are quite expensive.
It's also worth noting, that different denims wear-in differently and feel differently on the body. This has a lot to do with texture and weave too. This denim, as with pretty much all denims over 10.5 oz is a 3x1 (three by one) weave. This means that there are 3 warp yarns going under and over every 1 weft yarn. (The weft is the horizontal thread/yarn and the warp is the vertical thread/yarn). This also creates that cool diagonal pattern you can see when you look closely at the wrong side of the denim (you can see it on the right side too, but it's more obvious on the wrong side).
Here you can see the diagonal pattern, and you can also see the selvedge at the side seam.
The 3x1 weave makes for a really strong, but stiff denim. It's great for work wear, and men's jeans, and other men's garments. Typically men's jeans are less fitted, so a stiffer denim works well, and in my experience the men in my life seem to wear their jeans in (and out) much faster than the women in my life do. A slubbier or lighter weight denim, may not feel so stiff. Slubiness is essentially a soft nub in the yarn that adds texture and unevenness to the denim. The manufacturer intentionally knots or twists the yarns or uses a mixture of different lengths of fibers to change the feel of the denim. The effect is almost a bumpier denim, which in my opinion makes it feel a little softer. There is also denim with nep too, which feels like the denim is pilling, but I think we've covered enough for now. And I think smooth and slubby denim is more common anyway.
Another integral part of the raw denim process: you can't wash them. First of all, they will shrink even if you keep them out of the dryer, and in order for them to keep molding to your shape, you are "supposed" to just keep wearing them everyday without the chance of the washing machine undoing all your precious wearing in work. There are lots of tips out there for keeping them fresh, like putting them in the freezer overnight, hanging them outside to air them out, and even lightly spraying them with Febreeze or diluted vinegar. Seriously, google raw denim - it has huge following. Mostly male, but with new designs, we ladies are finally seeing the benefits of non-stretch denim. You can also soak your jeans in the bath tub, then let them air dry, but this will change the feel, and I've also heard of people wearing them in the shower and then wearing them while they dry so they mold to the body. It takes commitment.
Needless to say, these jeans were too stiff to make it into my suitcase for my trip. I didn't feel like wearing such stiff denim, and that idea really didn't fit into my usual holiday eating style either. LOL. When I got back though, I started wearing them A LOT, and I found that even after hours of wear, they really didn't loosen up enough for me to be comfortable. I was having a hard time sitting in them for long periods of time (it just wasn't comfortable) and you would have laughed your faces off watching me get in and out of my car. Ha ha! I think the biggest reason for this, is that they just weren't the right size, but also the denim is probably just to heavy for my liking. In a lighter weight denim, or a denim with a teensy bit of stretch, I would have been fine, but for rigid denim, I probably need an extra 1/2" or so.
Anyway as previously mentioned, I am incredibly impatient, so I decided to hit this pair with a bit of sand paper. And (all you raw denim-heads can gasp) wash them!! I sanded the legs while I had them on and then threw them in the washer on a cold, gentle cycle and then hung them to dry. This softened them significantly and also gave them a really cool worn in vibe. Honestly, they are still quite snug and I have a bit of a hard time bending over to pick up my Quincie, but I still wear them a lot.
So my intention here is not to scare you away from raw denim, but to share my experiences with you so that you can make the best choices when you make your pair. I actually LOVE raw denim, and I fully intend to make another pair of jeans out of it, keeping everything that I have learned in mind. Also not all non-stretch denims are raw, lots of them are pre-washed and treated so they can been quite soft and comfy right off the bat.
Anyway, here's my advice, choose your size based on the size chart and then either make a muslin to check the fit, or add a little extra to the side seams (before you cut them out) and baste your jeans together to check the fit. Then if you need extra room, you have it, and if you don't need it, you can trim it off easily. If you are new to raw denim (and/or non-stretch denim), maybe choose a lighter weight. I personally have some 10 oz on order which I think will be perfect. If your denim is particularly heavy or stiff, you may want to size up or at least add a little fit insurance to the side seams as mentioned above (I learned that trick from Sandra Betzina). Something else to consider is how your sewing machine handles denim. 2 or 3 layers of 12.5oz denim is pretty thick. My sewing machine handled it pretty well, but my serger struggled a little bit. Also, a hammer can be your best friend when making jeans. You can use a hammer to flatten thick places like the belt loops, hems and pockets, and it can help with distressing too. If you plan on using the sanding technique for distressing, do it while you are sewing, not after all the topstitching is done. If you want distressing at the seams, do it just before you topstitch (sanding the legs while you are wearing your jeans can help you get the wear patterns right, but you can also drape the the unfinished jeans over your leg and get cool patterns that way too). If you sand your beautiful topstitching, it will not survive. You can see where that has happened a bit to me, as I sanded my jeans as an afterthought.
And as always, if you have questions or need help, while I am no expert, I have sewn a ton of jeans now, and I will happily do my best to help you. And if I can't, I will try to point you to someone who can. Making your own jeans is so incredibly satisfying, and easy, once you make a pair, I really encourage every home sewer to give it a shot.
If raw denim, or even non-stretch denim isn't really your bag, don't worry, I made a pair out of stretch denim and they worked out pretty well too. I even distressed them, but I'll save that pair for another blog post as this one is insanely long already.
Thanks so much for hanging in there with me. Did you finish your cookies? It went though about a dozen writing this. Ha ha! If you just checked out the photos, no big deal, but you may want to check out that last long paragraph that starts with "Anyway" for tips about making your own raw denim jeans. I promise not all my future blogging will be this intense!


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New information about an early Friday morning shooting at a Waffle House in Mississippi could lead to the case being treated as a hate crime.
Friends of the 22-year-old victim say she walked into the Southaven Waffle House and was verbally abused by a stranger, simply because she's a transgender woman.
Southaven Police confirm an argument followed and that when the victim tried to walk away, the suspect shot her.
"She was shot in her leg, both of her legs. And the bullets went through her leg and broke her femur," said the victim's friend. "She's gonna be okay. She's got to have surgery. She's gonna get a rod and a plate put in her leg."
Southaven Police arrested 23-year-old Jimtarius Hampton of Memphis and charged him with aggravated assault.
The victim and her friends say he should be charged with a hate crime.
"SPD will consult with the district attorney's office next week for a recommendation," said Captain Mark Little.
If it is deemed a hate crime, the Feds may join the case.
Mississippi's state hate crime law doesn't include protection for sexual orientation, gender identity or disability.
Also, Mississippi police and sheriff departments aren't required to report hate crimes to the FBI.
The 2015 murder of Mercedes Williamson, a 17-year-old transgender woman was never reported.
The 2016 murder of transgender woman Dee Whigham also wasn't prosecuted as a hate crime. She was killed by a man who admitted he lost it when he found out she wasn't born a woman.
A recent opinion piece in the Clarion Ledger says "Enough is Enough: update Mississippi's hate crimes law."
Those who care about the Waffle House transgender victim agree, it's time.
"It's just a hate crime. That's all I can tell you. It was a hate crime and she was targeted for being transgender," said the victim's friend.
Two bills designed to update Mississippi's hate crimes law both failed in committee this legislative session.
Jimtarius Hampton will spend the weekend in the DeSoto County jail.
He faces a judge on Monday.
Rabbi Sentenced To Only Two Days After Trying Meet Underage Boy For Sex
Lesbian Says She's Being Denied Her Dead Wife's Social Security Benefits
Study: Kids That Identify As LGBT More Likely To Suffer From Obesity
Police: Michigan Man Fatally Shot By Boyfriend With AR-15 After An Argument

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WILLIAMSTOWN, MA – On a beautiful Tuesday afternoon the Williams College Ephs welcomed the Hamilton College Continentals to Williamstown for the first regular season matchup between the two teams. Williams got off to a fast start scoring three goals in the first twenty minutes of the first half and cruised to a 4-0 victory.
The Eph's quick start pleased head coach Michelyne Pinard who commented after the game, ""we have not started very well in recent games so that was definitely a focus and goal of ours. We did a really good job of finding each other and finishing on our offensive third."
Scoring first for the Ephs at the 7:17 mark was Hayley Cook who got behind the Continental defense and put the ball past Melanie Miller to give the Ephs the 1-0 lead.
The Ephs would strike again just 1:49 later when Cait Clark played the ball over the head of Hamilton's center back to a streaking Brett Eisenhart who as able to loft the ball over Miller for the second goal of the afternoon.
Clark and Eisenhart would connect again with 28:13 to play as Clark collected the ball on the right side of the field and found Eisenhart nicely positioned just outside the six-yard box. Eisenhart tactically played the ball into the low right corner of the net to bring the Ephs lead to three.
With 34:10 to go in the second half Hamilton would get their best opportunity to score but Eph midfielder Carla Nicasio stepped in front of an open goal to block a shot. Hamilton would have another opportunity when Alexandra Rimmer blasted a shot off the crossbar.
Hamilton would keep the pressure up for much of the second half but the Ephs' back line of Sachi Siegelman, Chelsea Davies, Alex McInturf, and Christine Nakada stood tall to help keep the Continental attack at bay.
Williamstown native Sarah Brink would score her first career goal at the 87:59 mark of the contest when she took a feed from fellow first year Louisa Costa.
Hannah Von Wetter finished with three saves, all coming in the second half, while her Continental counterpart, Melanie Miller, finished with five saves.
While Pinard was pleased with her team's effort she knows their best soccer is still ahead of them, "We have yet to put a full ninety minutes together, but I think we are ready to that and hopefully it will happen against Amherst this weekend."
The victory bring the Ephs record to 6-1-1 (3-0-1 in NESCAC) while the Continentals fall too 5-4 (3-3 in NESCAC).
The Ephs will be back in action this Saturday when they welcome archrival Amherst to Williamstown. The contest is scheduled to get underway at noon.


It's the day before America redeclares its independence.
As you may be aware of by now, we are an Anglo-American family [read that literally, not as "white people"]. I am English – born and raised in England. Daddy Alsum is third generation American – with his paternal great-grandparents emigrating from Friesland, The Netherlands. Lark, Hart and Fitche are all dual citizens and so that makes July Fourth a notable day on our calendar.
Shifting focus to a slightly different way of looking at this holiday, is independence really that good?
Now, before you send grab your torch and pitchforks, hear this Brit out all the way. I'm not saying that Her Majesty should renege on anything. I'm talking in a much broader sense. If we are too reliant on being our own selves by our own selves for our own selves, don't we miss out on the wonderfully different ways other people can contribute. Other people can bring their own perspective and often we can miss out on sometjing incredible because we're too independent to be vulnerable.
So, here's to a little interdependence in our lives. Here's to taking steps to working together with one another – whosoever that may be.
Today's adventure is going to a place Lark and Hart call Squirrel Park. We're meeting Grandma and Grandpa Alsum there for a picnic. I will be bringing the dessert. It's a not-very-sweet-but-very-delicious Almond Poppy Banana breadcake. If you think it sounds like two recipes in one, you'd be right.
This recipe ends up being vegan, gluten free as well as kid and picnic friendly. I also threw all the ingredients in a bread machine and pressed "cake" because I have three kids and the oldest is three years old.
Throw everything a bread machine and hit cake.
Enjoy your day today as well as tomorrow. Be careful with fireworks and don't eat too many burgers and hot dogs.


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Learning through religious and moral education enables me to:
recognise religion as an important expression of human experience
learn about and from the beliefs, values, practices and traditions of Christianity and the world religions selected for study, other traditions and viewpoints independent of religious belief
explore and develop knowledge and understanding of religions, recognising the place of Christianity in the Scottish context
investigate and understand the responses which religious and non-religious views can offer to questions about the nature and meaning of life
recognise and understand religious diversity and the importance of religion in society
develop respect for others and an understanding of beliefs and practices which are different from my own
explore and establish values such as wisdom, justice, compassion and integrity and engage in the development of and reflection upon my own moral values
develop my beliefs, attitudes, values and practices through reflection, discovery and critical evaluation
develop the skills of reflection, discernment, critical thinking and deciding how to act when making moral decisions
make a positive difference to the world by putting my beliefs and values into action
establish a firm foundation for lifelong learning, further learning and adult life.
(Extracted from Principle and Practice: religious and moral education, Education Scotland)


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We met in a yoga studio, and now study and practice together and are called to serve by teaching. We have been blessed to grow a worldwide community of people seeking true health, meaning and purpose in their lives and communities.
Together we have lovingly guided hundreds of people to greater energy and clarity through Cleansing and Self Care.
We've learned how to stay healthy, energized and purposeful with the time- tested sciences of yoga and Ayurveda. Demi used these simple habits to navigate her cancer journey and to come out of it healthier than before. Sarah's an RN of 35+years who has found vitality and balance with Yoga and Ayurveda. Deb's a Middle School teacher who has an innate sense for the healing properties of food and how to cook them up in the most delicious ways. We're all Certified Yoga Teachers and Ayurvedic Educators.
We believe Self-Care is at the Heart of Health Care.
We are passionate about making Ayurveda accessible, with easy ways to come to your ideal body weight, sleep deeply, experience steady, vibrant energy, eliminate aches and pains, reconnect with your inner wisdom and put a joyful smile on your face.
Seasonal cleansing is traditional in Ayurveda, and other healthy cultures. Pausing in the transition between winter and spring to clean out and reset our systems is a time honored way to feel better, get energized and stronger and to age gracefully.
That's why we created the Elevate Your Energy Cleanse: 21 days to Renew Body, Mind and Spirit!
Cleansing is transformational, that's why we create Community and support for you every step of the way.
Discover the Power of Guidance and Support During Your Cleanse.
Perhaps you have tried juice cleansing, an elimination diet, or purchased a boxed cleanse before. But, you still struggled to get the results you wanted. Or the results you obtained didn't last. One reason is that effective cleansing relies on the right preparation. In this program we'll teach you how to prep for success and support you every step of the way!
Cleansing can be a challenge, that's why we will be right beside you!
How is This Cleanse Different From All the Other Ones Out There?
You will take these self-care practices that will support your health for years to come!
You will get tip sheets and recipes galore!
Fall in love with daily self-care that generates all the energy you want, as you become more grounded and focused.
Are you eating healthy but still struggling with poor digestion? Our program will smooth your digestion and take care of that bloat!
Do you know there's a direct relationship between media intake and how we sleep? We'll help you understand this so you can get a great night's sleep.
Do you feel overwhelmed first thing in the morning? Learn to start your day with a routine that creates ease and energy, everyday.
Do you love the way yoga makes you feel? Then you will love this Cleanse!
Do you love yoga? This course is designed to support your yoga and meditation practice by clearing body and mind.
We know that creating new habits takes practice, patience and support. We understand the art and science of habit creation, and we teach it in this program.
One key to successful habit change is the support of a like minded people, where everyone is discovering the secrets to greater vitality and vibrant health together.
That's why the Elevate Your Energy Cleanse is fully supported by a caring community.
This virtual program is accessible to anyone, anywhere, anytime.
Support for learning our unique formula for keeping your health attuned beyond the cleanse and year round!
This cleanse is a virtual course, all materials and calls are downloadable so you can participate from anywhere in the world!
When you enroll you will receive the call schedule. If you can be on the calls live, that's great! If not, no worries. All calls are easily downloadable so you can listen when it's right for you.
Maybe You Are Wondering... How can I fit this into my busy life?
Learn easy meals that fit your busy lifestyle. Our tip sheets and lists are designed with you in mind! Your time is valuable and so is your health. Our proven system caters to both.
How will my family/spouse adjust?
Most families hop on board and benefit right alongside you. We provide coaching for this with humor!
No! This is definitely not one of those deprivation cleanses. There will be plenty of food with lots of variety and quantity to satisfy your hunger.
Does this mean I have to give up the things I love (coffee, sugar, wine)?
That's up to you! The first 10 days will be a time to ease off of these things. Then, if you really want to clean out, you'll only have 11 days to be without. Most cleansers find they feel so much better without these, and that's motivation enough!
Yes! We are here for you every step of the way with our proven system to help you meet your goals. You will be supported and humored all the way!
What's it Costing You to Stay Stuck?
We've seen 21 day cleanses online that cost twice what you will pay for ours!
We cleanse regularly to stay healthy and know we are saving thousands in medical costs. Demi spent $12,000 on her cancer treatment 10 years ago and she had health insurance. Now she stays healthy through these practices of Ayurveda and Yoga!
Think about the value of your health. After you complete the Elevate Your Energy Cleanse, you will have proven methods to stay healthy for years to come.
Self-Care is Health Care, so Let's Invest!
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Program review is an essential component of the overall accreditation process which provides evidence that candidates have strong foundation of content and pedagogical knowledge.
Programs must use these guidelines if they choose to use course grades as one of their assessments. Course grades can be used for Assessment #1 (if there is no state licensure test), Assessment #2, or one of the optional assessments.
1. Courses must be required for all candidates in the program; elective courses may not be used as evidence.
2. Faculty may choose which courses will be used in this assessment. For example, they could select all courses in an academic major, or they could select a cluster of courses that address a specific domain, or they could select only one course, etc.
3. The documentation of course grades-based evidence must include curriculum requirements, including the course numbers of required courses. (a) For baccalaureate programs, documentation must be consistent with course listings provided in the Program of Study submitted in Section I of the program report. (b) If course grades are used as an assessment for a graduate level program that relies on coursework that may have been taken at another institution, the assessment must include the advising sheet that is used by the program to determine the sufficiency of courses taken by a candidate at another institution. The advising sheet must include specific information on required coursework and remediation required for deficiencies in the content acquirement of admitted candidates.
4. The grade evidence must be accompanied by the institution's grade policy or definitions of grades.
5. Grade data must be disaggregated by program level (e.g. baccalaureate and post baccalaureate), grade level (e.g. middle grade and secondary), or licensure category (e.g.history or social studies).
Use the format below when submitting course grades as a course-based content assessment.
Description of the assessment. Provide a brief description of the courses and a rationale for the selection of this particular set of courses. Provide a rationale for how these courses align with specific SPA standards as well as an analysis of grade data included in the submission. (Limit to two pages).
Alignment with SPA standards. Include a matrix that shows alignment of courses with specific SPA standard. Faculty can choose one of the following two examples—one is organized by course, the other is organized by SPA standard. Brief course descriptions should be included if the course title does not identify the course content.
Grade Policy and Minimum Expectation. The program must submit grading policies that are used by the institution or program and the minimum expectation for candidate grades (e.g., all candidates must achieve a C or better in all selected coursework).
Data table(s). Data tables must provide, at minimum, the grade distributions and mean course grades for candidates in the selected courses. NOTE: The "n" in the data table/s for each year or semester must be relatively consistent with the numbers of candidates and completers reported in Section I. Large inconsistencies between the two data sets must be explained in a note included with the data table(s).


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AEGIS partner Rebecca Wright was a keynote speaker at the Hasso Plattner Institute´s Cybersecurity Symposium, "Big Data and Artificial Intelligence: Driving the Future of Cybersecurity," which took place on Sept. 25 – 26 in New York City. The symposium explored areas such as protecting digital identities, the promise and challenges of Blockchain technologies and the use of Big Data to enhance cybersecurity.
Wright, a computer science professor at Rutgers University and director of DIMACS, the Center for Discrete Mathematics and Theoretical Computer Science, focused on the challenges of protecting digital identities in her keynote address. The Hasso Plattner Institute conducts research and teaching in areas related to IT systems, engineering and design thinking and promotes the implementation of innovative solutions to key social challenges.
Wright noted that there are steps people may take to protect their own digital identities, but that overall it is difficult for individuals to fully protect this information.
Instead of asking users to protect their own data, Wright said that services and infrastructure should provide protection to users. In this context, Wright presented her research on differentially private anomaly detection and on the Jana project, which is focuses on developing a private data-as-a-service platform. The project merges secure multiparty computation and differential privacy to allow flexible, secure and private sharing of personal data.
Regarding policy, Wright said it was important for technology sector to work with policy makers to work together to incentivize an appropriate data ecosystem that both protects individuals and enables innovation. This includes the need for international cooperation in the research and innovation communities in cybersecurity and privacy, she added, which is directly related to AEGIS project goals.
EVENT: Should the U.S. copy the EU´s new privacy law?


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Best Places to Meet Lesbian and Bisexual Women
When you're coming out of the closet, it can be hard to know where to meet other lesbians or bisexual women. If you're not sure where to begin, start with this list of the places where you're most likely to run into other lesbians and bisexual women.
The Lesbian Bar
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In many cities and small towns, the only place to meet other lesbians may be in the lesbian bar. If you are not into the "club scene" try going on a night other than Friday or Saturday. You may find an open mic or karaoke night. On "off" nights you're more likely to find an atmosphere that's more low-key and friendly than the party weekend scene.
Gay and Lesbian Center
If there's a gay and lesbian center in your town, it can be an excellent place to meet people. Many gay and lesbian centers have support groups, rap groups, book and movie groups and political action activities. Find one that feels right to you and you're sure to meet other like-minded lesbians and bisexuals.
Many cities have recreational sports teams, whether it be softball, volleyball or basketball. It's no secret that lesbians love sports. Some have whole leagues for gay and lesbian athletes, other have teams that are "known" to be the teams lesbians play on. You don't have to be an athlete to get in on the action. Sports like softball and rugby often have many lesbians in the stands watching. It can be a great place to people watch and start a conversation with a stranger.
The best place to meet other lesbians with interests similar to your own is to get involved in activities that interest you. Volunteer at the local animal shelter. Join the local gardening club or bird watchers group. The lesbians who are there may be few, but you know you'll have something in common with them.
Let friends and coworkers know that you want to meet other lesbians and bisexuals. Have them invite you over for dinner or game night. Let them know you're just looking to make friends. Once you meet one or two lesbians that you get along with, you may end up meeting their friends and be welcomed into a whole new circle of people.
Sure most people think of the Internet as a place to meet lesbians to date, but it can also be a great place to meet women for friendship. You can put an ad up that says you're just looking to make friends and answer other women's ads that say the same thing. Who knows, you may even hit it off with someone and take it further than just friends.
If your area has a church that is an "open and welcoming" congregation, that means the church is welcoming to gays and lesbians. Also Metropolitan Community Churches, United Church of Christ and Unitarian Churches, among others are known to be welcoming of gays and lesbians.
Gay Neighborhoods
Almost every major city has a neighborhood where gays and lesbians tend to live. There's sure to be a coffeehouse or café where the lesbians will congregate.
Straight Clubs
When I was in my 20s, there was this hot female rock singer that we used to love. We didn't know it for sure, but we suspected she was a lesbian. We would go to her shows and sure enough, every time we did, there were plenty of other lesbians there. Keep your eyes peeled for shows and concerts that lesbians are likely to attend.
Gay Newspaper
Pick up a copy of your local gay paper. There may be personals ads, a calendar of events or announcements for dances, plays, art shows, concerts and other activities. Check out one that interests you. Invite a gay-friendly straight friend to come along if you're too shy to go by yourself.
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Institute for Ethics in Public Life
Fellows' Evaluations of the Institute
The following quotes from the reports of former fellows typify fellow's characterizations of their experience at the Institute:
The Institute Is the Intellectual Dynamo of Campus
"I am an active participant in the Institute for Ethics in Public Life. As a founding fellow and now, thanks to the FIPSE grant, an active participant/discussant and occasional presenter in our weekly faculty seminars, I have benefited enormously from the high intellectual plane of our weekly meetings, our readings and the on-going work of the Institute. The Institute has become the intellectual dynamo of the campus, energizing not just the present fellows but all of us who have been fortunate to work there. This can be measured in scholarly activity, in interdisciplinary awareness, and especially in our teaching. In my case, it has helped me clarify and sharpen my focus in teaching the history of seminal periods and junctures when ethical decisions were (or, more often, were not) made. This has given my students' insights into responsible (and irresponsible) decision-making and the ensuing consequences. To my mind, historical study and analysis must center on the necessity for ethical choices. Indeed, that is the greatest lesson we can learn from the past. The Institute has become the platform from which I view, interpret and attempt to fulfill my professional responsibilities as an historian."
Dr. Douglas Skopp University Distinguished Professor of History Fellow, Fall 1999
Enlightening and Inspiring
"My participation in the Institute was enormously beneficial to me. The rich interchange of ideas and approaches to teaching and to intellectual discourse was both enlightening and inspiring. I enjoyed the weekly meetings and looked forward to hearing the very approaches to teaching and ethical issues provided by colleagues. I also had the opportunity, which is far too rare in our work, take the time to think about what I'm doing in the classroom and why... ... The Institute for Ethics in Public Life provides an extraordinary opportunity for faculty to engage with each other in a respectful, inspiring, interdisciplinary environment."
Dr. Jennifer Scanlon Director, Women's Studies Program And Professor of History Fellow, Fall 2000
Like Water for a Thirsty Soul
"I must tell you that I have relished this experience like few others in my academic work! It has had an effect like that of pouring water on a thirsty soul that had not even known that it was thirsting. And I say soul instead of mind because this has not been a purely intellectual experience of discussion ethical theories, but a holistic one of challenging intellectual scope, reflective physical space and sanctuary, and emotional encouragement, camaraderie, and fellowship. It has been fierce and it has been fun. I could write this in a personal note to you, but I want it part of a more public record, this fellowship experience is certainly more than an introduction to ethics in public life...it is an example of ethical practice in institutional faculty development."
Ms. Holly Heller-Ross Associate Librarian Fellow, Fall 2003
Fascinating, Provocative, Stimulating, and Inspiring
"My experience as a Fellow has been fantastic. This fellowship afforded me a tremendous learning experience--I never would have had the time, motivation, and ability to tackle and absorb this material on my own! Equally if not more importantly, I felt like I was a part of a vibrant intellectual community. I consistently found our formal and informal discussions fascinating, provocative, stimulating, and inspiring. I also found our discussions of the joys and frustrations of teaching at Plattsburgh to be enormously enlightening and supportive... I'd just like to say a heartfelt "thanks" to everyone at the Institute for creating a wonderful opportunity for interested faculty to meet, bond, and discuss some of the most important yet too often neglected issues of our profession."
Dr. Robert Cabin Assistant Professor of Biology Fellow, Spring 2005
Development Opportunity Unlike Any Other
"It is the best faculty development opportunity I have ever encountered. The primary benefit, perhaps especially valuable to older colleagues, is the fundamental rethinking of what one has been engaged in as a teacher and a scholar....This is a special experience, one nearly unique to Plattsburgh and the basic concept and format is so sound that people who come here to learn and to change will not fail to do so."
Dr. Jon Gottschall Professor of Political Science Fellow, Fall 2005
Helped Me Reevaluate the Meaning of Scholarly Engagement
"My time at the Institute has been described (to numerous colleagues) as one of the most, if not the most, professionally rewarding experiences that I have had on this campus during my 22-year tenure. The quality of scholarly discussions was something that rarely has happened in our academic unit. Many times the level of intellectual engagement reached that of a professional conference but at much more supportive levels of collegiality and personal comfort due to the fact that it was not a transient community of scholars. The breadth of discussion topics, both at the formal seminars and informal discussion sessions on "the other two days" of the weekly schedule, was equally beneficial as it offered a scholarly exchange different from the ones that a faculty member normally experiences in one's own academic unit. Interdisciplinary in nature, the discussions provided much-needed stimuli for me to re-evaluate the meaning of scholarly engagement in my own department. It also made me realize that even at the college level, we do not have forums or lecture series that would seem to guarantee the same quality inter-disciplinary exchanges of ideas and interactions through which a mutual intellectual growth can be nurtured. It was indeed the most satisfying and unique experience I have had in my entire higher-education career."
Dr. Jin Kim Professor of Communications Fellow, Fall 2005
"The experience was outstanding. I deeply value the opportunity to reflect deeply on the complexity of ethical behavior. The opportunity to engage in philosophical discussion with thoughtful and idealistic faculty members was truly priceless."
Dr. Margaret Morrow Mathematics Department Fellow, Fall 2006
Fosters a Flourishing Intellectual Community
"My experience as a Fellow was simply wonderful: intellectually stimulating, academically productive, and personally fulfilling. Especially beneficial was the opportunity to meet so many other members of college community, across disciplines and programs. The Ethics Institute does an amazing job of fostering a flourishing intellectual community at SUNY Plattsburgh and it was truly delightful to become an active member of that community."
Dr. Jessamyn Neuhaus History Department Fellow, Spring 2007
Fellows' Evaluations
Fellows in Residence in Former Years
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Fitzroy Junior Dunkley (* 20. Mai 1993) ist ein jamaikanischer Sprinter, der sich auf den 400-Meter-Lauf spezialisiert hat.

Sportliche Laufbahn

In seiner Jugend konzentrierte sich Dunkley zunächst auf den Hochsprung und später auf den Dreisprung. Nach seinem Schulabschluss am Jamaica College in Kingston begann er 2013 ein Marketingstudium an der Louisiana State University und trat in den beiden Sprungdisziplinen für die LSU Tigers an. In der Saison 2014 wurde er auch als Läufer in der 4-mal-400-Meter-Staffel erfolgreich eingesetzt, so dass er im folgenden Jahr komplett zum Sprint wechselte. Bei der Universiade in Gwangju trat er im 400-Meter-Lauf an, schied jedoch bereits im Vorlauf aus.

2016 steigerte Dunkley seine Hallenbestleistung über 400 Meter auf 46,04 Sekunden und wurde daraufhin für die Hallenweltmeisterschaften in Portland nominiert. Dort erreichte er die Halbfinalrunde. Darüber hinaus führte er die jamaikanische 4-mal-400-Meter-Staffel im Finale als Schlussläufer auf Platz vier. Seinen bis dahin bedeutendsten Erfolg feierte er bei den Olympischen Spielen in Rio de Janeiro. In der 4-mal-400-Meter-Staffel gewann er zusammen mit Peter Matthews, Nathon Allen und Javon Francis die Silbermedaille hinter der US-amerikanischen Mannschaft und vor dem Team der Bahamas. Dunkley startete außerdem im 400-Meter-Lauf, kam hierbei allerdings nicht über die Vorläufe hinaus.

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Nakuru senator Susan Kihika has bashed former Jubilee party vice chairperson Daviod Murathe for being a political harlot.
Murathe who also revealed that it is during the Jubilee Primaries that his beef with William Ruto began,admitted that he is likely to open a pandora's box, a situation that could worsen the already strained relations within the party.
Some politicians dismissed Murathe's claims, saying he should not speak now because he did nothing to stop or prevent it.
David Murathe and those Kiambu elites who belong to his school of thought feel that the presidency of the Kenya Republic cannot be held by any other Kenyan tribe EXCEPT those who come from Kiambu District! He has vividly spelled it out without leaving any doubt in the minds of all Kenyans!
To those who think like him, Moi's presidency was a colossal mistake that must be allowed to happen again in Kenya! This is the reason why Raila Odinga cannot be allowed to become the kenyan president, no matter how popular he may be with voters!
They are using RailA ODINGA AGAIN TO ENSURE THAT WILLIAM RUTO DOES NOT PREVAIL IN BECOMING THE PRESIDENT! period!!
IT IS DIFFICULT TO UNDERSTAND WHAT RAILA AND ODM IS GETTING OUT OF THEIR PARTICIPATION IN STOPPING RUTO'S PRESIDENTIAL BID!!


Core Consulting is a business growth advisory firm formed in 2010 which works primarily with SMEs to assist with the planning, development and most importantly the implementation of their growth plans.
Working with SMEs and owner mangers to define and support the implementation of competitive growth strategies.
Working with SMEs to research, target and secure new sales in export markets and assess/appoint in-market partners.
Supporting SMEs to source and respond effectively to tender opportunities.


To allow for creation of more import/export plugins for Crashday's .p3d files, the source code of the MakeP3D tool is provided with the SDK. It contains the full file parsing code for .p3d files.
This source code is designed for WATCOM C++.
It contains all sources, but is not ready for compile in the current state of release. It is important to bring the additional folders in the correct structure to use the project/target files and compile properly.
p3dmanag.hpp/cpp is a file with helper functions to load/save P3Ds. It works by filling out global variables [usually from another source such a 3ds or max file] and the p3dmanag functions read in these values and write them to a file.
To create your own importers/exporters you pass best modify these p3dmanag functions for your own needs.
В общем я пороюсь в интернете насчёт плагинов для макса, а там видно будет. Если это даёт надежду на создание полноценого *.p3d плагина для 3DMax, оно того стоит.
Это будет очень и очень здорово! Но меня смущает тот факт, почему у америкосов через макс фары всегда горят, даже днем?
привет всем, а чем же проще будет обрабатывать авто, 3дмаксом или змоделером?
vladoslobanov, если для креша и опыта нет - юзай Zmodeller. Если опыт есть, то сам разберешься что тебе удобнее.


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LATIN AMERICA | 21-03-2019 14:26
Regional leaders to bury UNASUR, launch new PROSUR alliance on Friday
Initially coined the Forum for Progress (Prosur), this new regional initiative was born amid the resurgence of the right in Latin America.
Anna Laffrey
Handout picture released by the Presidency shows President Mauricio Macri, Foreign Minister Jorge Faurie, Chile's President Sebastian Piñera and Paraguay's President Mario Abdo Benítez at the Olivos presidential residence on March 20, 2019. | Presidency
A decade after the now-dormant UNASUR was born during the golden age of leftist governments in Latin America, South American leaders will meet in Santiago on Friday to launch a new right-leaning regional organisation they hope will dominates the region.
The new body seeks to take the place of UNASUR, which was promoted by the late Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez and has been inactive for more than three years.
The countries will model their forum on the successful Pacific Alliance, according to reports, which is made up of Chile, Mexico, Peru and Colombia.
Initially coined the Forum for Progress (PROSUR), this initiative was born amid the resurgence of the conservative right in Latin America. Chilean President Sebastián Piñera and Colombian President Iván Duque have led the charge for a new alliance.
"Some say this is a new international body that adds to the long list of agencies in the region, saying that is a mistake," Chilean Foreign Minister Roberto Ampuero said. "[But] we are promoting a forum without heavy bureaucracy, more inspired by the successful Pacific Alliance, replacing UNASUR and its difficult structure."
Foreign ministers from the region were meeting in Santiago on Thursday to lay the groundwork for the new body.
Brazil's Foreign Minister Ernesto Araújo praised the idea of phasing out UNASUR. He said the bloc must be dissolved in order "for a milder body dedicated to concrete initiatives, such as physical integration [between countries]" to take shape in the region.
Mercosur calls for new elections in Venezuela at summit
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, Paraguay's President Mario Abdo Benítez and Peru's President Martín Vizcarra, have already confirmed their countries' likely participation in the new bloc. President Mauricio Macri and Lenin Moreno, from Ecuador, have not yet formally indicated whether they will join the alliance, though Argentina is expected to do so. Uruguay's President Tabaré Vázquez, will not travel to Santiago, but will be represented by Foreign Relations sub-secretary Ariel Bergamino.
Juan Guaidó, the President of Venezuela's National Assembly who has been recognised by around 50 countries as the interim president of Venezuela, was also invited to the meeting, but will not attend.
Bolivian President Evo Morales will also not attend.
Mercosur reborn with liberal orientation
Success or failure
This new bloc is forming in circumstances far from the golden era of the South American left, which at one point saw leaders such as Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in Brazil, Michelle Bachelet in Chile, Rafael Correa in Ecuador, Néstor de Kirchner in Argentina and Chávez in Venezuela in power.
Still, South American leaders are preparing to get PROSUR off the ground in Santiago. The full proposal hasn't yet come into fruition.
"We think that a complex structure integrating the countries needs to be properly thought out. The next meeting will undoubtedly be an interesting starting point," Ecuadorean Foreign Minister José Valencia said of the meeting in Santiago.
His Bolivian counterpart, Diego Pary, warns that leaders have not yet approved "a declaration to start this organisation" despite two meetings held by national coordinators.
Analysts say that other regional organisations such as the Organisation of American States (OAS) or the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) could do the work that PROSUR is setting out to do, and that the new attempt at integration could be destined to fail.
"A proposal for dialogue is always welcome, and there is no doubt that the region faces a series of challenges that demand a common response," Thomaz Favaro, Brazilian analyst at Control Risks said. "But it is also true that many of these initiatives could be solved by organizations that already they exist."
"The strongest motivation for the creation of this new body (...) is replacing UNASUR, the idea of annihilating that proposal that came from the left governments of the last decade," Favaro added.
And experts say an excessive focus on ideology could lead to PROSUR's failure.
EU slams 'misinformation' about Mercosur trade deal
"As we saw with UNASUR, international institutions created with strong ideologies within the framework of democratic governments may already have death stamps," Lucia Dammert, a Peruvian analyst at the University of Santiago said.
The new regional initiative comes a year after Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, Chile, Peru and Paraguay suspended their activities in UNASUR due to the lack of consensus to appoint a new general secretary.
Last week, Ecuador announced its withdrawal from the organization and requested the return of the building that houses the General Secretary in the outskirts of Quito. With this decision, UNASUR, which in principle was composed of 12 nations, was reduced to five: Bolivia, Guyana, Suriname, Uruguay and Venezuela.
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Squeeze – 22 December 1991 – live at Town And Country Club London
tourhistory 22 December 1991 Squeeze gigs
2 Responses to "Squeeze – 22 December 1991 – live at Town And Country Club London"
Liz Harrison says:
9 March 2010 at 9:52 am
This was my first Squeeze gig, so pretty late on by most people's standards! Funnily enough, it wasn't my last … and I still have my "Have a Christmas Cracker with Squeeze" t-shirt!
Johnny Comper says:
What a gig this was. I went with 6 mates, don't think any of us see each other until the end of the night. I remember a crowd of blokes, just to the left front of the stage, kept humming the intro to Black Coffee in Bed after every song. So, Squeeze, kept this song back until last and everyone went mad when they finally played it, especially the group of fellas at the front. I love Squeeze, just very clever song writing by Tifford / Tilbrook, every song tells a very easy to understand story and just proper catchy tunes. I was 20 back then (50 now) but my play lists always include this brilliant band songs.


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Behind the Nate Ball
Lindsey's Lens
Outspoken Professor
Randi's Realm
Schmidt Storm
Sona's Spotlight
Stringer Central
Weber's Wise Words
Yilun's Outlook
Nathan Max
Mask Revolt Relic of Tragic Past
Photo credit: Sergio Flores/Getty Images. A woman protests COVID-19 public-health restrictions in Austin, Tex. in April.
During the 1918-19 Spanish Flu pandemic, a group of individuals who were so opposed to covering their faces in public came together in San Francisco to form what they called, "The Anti-Mask League."
They argued that being forced to wear masks impeded their civil liberties, while their fellow citizens were dropping dead all around them. Sound familiar?
Today, the anti-mask forces aren't centered in San Francisco, but they aren't hard to find. Memorial Day weekend videos across the country plainly show Americans from coast to coast flouting mask-wearing recommendations, opting to party in blissful ignorance of any impending consequences of their actions.
The point of wearing a mask, experts say, isn't to protect yourself. It's to protect everyone else from you and your germs. When I go out, which is rare, I actually wear two masks; one of the traditional variety and an additional bandana wrapped around my face. Why do I do this? Because I respect those around me. It's called having consideration.
When you refuse to wear a mask during a public health crisis, in which a potentially lethal virus can easily be spread via droplets coming from your mouth, you are doing the equivalent of sticking your middle finger into the faces of every person you encounter. You are essentially saying, 'I don't care about you or your loved ones, because your health and their lives aren't as important as my personal comfort.'
When I was a kid, I remember when people scoffed at seat-belt laws, because they supposedly curtailed civil liberties. How many lives have seat belts saved?
And your civil liberties end when your actions are clearly putting others in danger. Nobody thinks prohibiting individuals from driving after consuming copious amounts of alcohol curbs anyone's inalienable rights.
What started as a few fringe protests has exploded into a mass case of pandemic fatigue. People, it seems, have in disturbingly large numbers given up on the most simple safety measures like wearing a mask, staying home and physically distancing themselves from others. When given a choice between staying safe at home or heading out to Raising Cane's for some tenders, we as a society have decided that we're willing to risk it all for some of that tasty chicken.
In Riverside County, Calif., where I live, Public Health Officer Dr. Cameron Kaiser undoubtedly saved lives by quickly instituting emergency health orders that went above and beyond the strict measures set in place by Gov. Gavin Newsom. When Kaiser extended those orders in late April, which included the mandatory wearing of masks through June 19, five politicians unanimously overrode him nine days later.
What is the point of having a public health officer if you are just going to ignore him?
Experts say the worst could be yet to come, with a second wave of the virus likely to hit during the fall-and-winter cold-and-flu season. That's exactly what happened in 1918-19.
More than 100,000 people have died so far in the current COVID-19 crisis, and given many governments irresponsible laissez-faire policies, that number is certain to rise exponentially. By the end of the Spanish Flu pandemic, an estimated 675,000 Americans died, a casualty number higher than any war in U.S. history.
Authorities tried to crack down on the anti-mask crowd in early 20th-century San Francisco, making hundreds of arrests. But the anti-maskers soon got their way, and San Francisco became one of the nation's worst-hit cities.
This time around, San Francisco's government and citizens have been a model for others to emulate. It's unlikely there will be a repeat of The Anti-Mask League there. Unfortunately, the rest of the country is more than picking up the slack in fighting this imagined persecution, the repercussions of which will sadly and tragically become clear in the weeks ahead.
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Shakey Jake Harris
Shakey Jake Harris was born on 12/04/1921 in Earle, Arkansas. His birth name was James D. Harris. When he was seven, he and his family moved to Chicago, Illinois.
In the late 1940s, he would play in several Chicago blues ensembles. He would also work as a mechanic and as a professional gambler. His nickname Shakey came from the dice player's expression "shake 'em".
In 1958, Harris released his first single "Call Me if You Need Me" with Artistic Records. It featured his nephew Magic Sam and Syl Johnson. It was produced by Willie Dixon. Harris was not paid for recording the session, but he won $700 shooting craps with the label owner Eli Toscano.
In 1960, Harris joined jazz musicians Jack McDuff and Bill Jennings to record the album "Good Times" for Bluesville Records.
In 1962, Harris released the album "Mouth Harp Blues" which was a return to more blues sound. In the same year, he performed at the American Folk Blues Festival.
In the 1960s, Harris and Magic Sam would regularly perform together in Chicago.
Harris would help young musicians and he helped secure Luther Allison's recording debut.
In 1969, Harris released "Further On up the Road" which featured Allison. By this time, Harris had moved to Los Angeles. He would also play with harmonica players such as William Clarke.
Harris would own his own nightclub and a record label.
Harris released five albums over almost 25 years.
After falling under ill health, Harris moved back to Arkansas.
On 02/03/1990, Harris passed away in Forrest City, Arkansas.


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Artist Interview: "One" by Chris Ruggiero
Katrina Yang
Q: I love the vibe in "One" What inspired the song?
CHRIS RUGGIERO: The song was brought to me by my manager, Joe Mirrione, 2 years ago, the first time he and I ever set foot in a studio together. He thought it was a song whose time had come – no one had recorded it or had a hit with it since the original. The lyrics and melody really spoke to me.
Q: What is your creative process like?
RUGGIERO: On this song, the challenge was how I would reinvent the song and make it my own. I did my part by singing it in my own voice and not copying the original record. Joe had the idea to do the choruses in 6/8 time, which was inspired by the Rascals' song "How Can I Be Sure." Since being alone can be unbalancing, I wanted it to feel like you're going a little crazy, so the time signature change was perfect to convey that. I was working with Clint Holmes at the time and, since it was a Harry Nilsson song, Clint suggested that the piano figure be inspired by Nilsson's "Without You," so we used that on the verse. When I was rehearsing the choruses, my piano player started playing this thing that I can only describe as a Caliope ragtime kind of a thing. I brought all of these pieces of the puzzle to Charlie Calello, who I think is the most brilliant arranger in the history of popular music, and he did the orchestrations for it. There are over a dozen horns, there are clarinets, there are flutes – he just took it to another level.
Q: Who are you currently listening to?
RUGGIERO: I am always listening to 50s and 60s pop rock. Lately, I've added some modern day singers to the mix, but only those who sing songs with strong melodies – because that's what I'm all about. So, I'm listening to Finneas, Shawn Mendes, Ed Sheeran and Bruno Mars.
Q: Any specific influences in the forming of your sound?
RUGGIERO: Bobby Rydell, Paul Anka, Frankie Valli, Jerry Vale – I started out mimicking those singers, because I think that's what most singers do when we start out. We copy people. I'd like to think I've evolved a bit and found my own voice, but I still hear a lot of those 4 singers' influence in my voice when I hear the playback.
Q: What do you love about making music?
RUGGIERO: It's kind of funny, for me, it was never about the music as a primary focus. I grew up with music in my house and my grandfather was the one who really introduced me to 50s and 60s music. I fell in love with the music but, unlike a lot of singers, I started singing late in life – at 18 years old – but it wasn't because I felt like I had music "in me." The truth is, for me, that I love people – I love connecting with people and making people happy. So the idea that I could reach large groups of people and bring them happiness was the motivator. Now, I've fallen in love with singing, too, but it's really still about the audience.
Q: What would be the pivotal point in your pursuit of music?
RUGGIERO: There was a moment when I saw Frankie Valli on TV, singing in front of what looked like a hundred thousand people at the National Mall in DC. I could not believe the level of joy emanating from the crowd when he sang. The gentleman who is now my manager once told me, "If you ever have a moment when you feel like your life will be miserable if you decide to be anything other than a singer, call me and I'll help you." At that moment, I felt that way for the first time and the feeling hasn't left me since.
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Rafael Roig Sanz, més conegut com a Rafa Peral (Alcoi, 4 de gener de 1905 - València, 14 de març de 1947) va ser un futbolista i artista valencià.

Format en el Regente, Peral va començar a jugar en el Gimnàstic, on prompte va destacar com el millor jugador de l'equip. Després d'un partit contra l'onze reserva del València, Cubells el fitxa en una primera etapa que s'estengué fins a finals de 1920. Després d'un parèntesi d'un any on va viure amb la seua família a Cartagena, el 1921 torna a València, on compaginaria durant dos anys aparicions amb el València i el Gimnàstic. Tot i les bones aparicions amb l'equip granota, finalment fitxaria pels merengots el 1923, on s'hi estaria fins a 1926. Un traspàs que fou fortament criticat a la premsa gimnastiquista.

Amb els de Mestalla participà en el primer enfrontament oficial contra el FC Barcelona, celebrat a Les Corts l'1 de març de 1925, en un partit de quarts de final de Copa del Rei. Al partit, Peral resultà lesionat després d'una forta entrada del capità barcelonista, Planas, que va ser expulsat per petició del propi públic, majoritàriament barcelonista. Hans Gamper li va enviar una nota demanant-li disculpes.

El 1926, un desencontre amb la directiva de l'equip va provocar que abandonara l'equip per a tornar a jugar amb el Gimnàstic durant poc més d'un any. El 1927 comença a exercir com artista faller i el seu rendiment comença a decaure. Tot i això, el 1928 l'Espanyol estigué a punt de fitxar-lo com a substitut del lesionat Padrón. L'oferta no va quallar ja que Peral havia disputat partits oficials amb el Gimnàstic i no podia jugar cap partit oficial aquella temporada. A partir d'aquell moment comença la tercera i última etapa en el València, on no seria titular i tindria un rendiment desigual.

En finalitzar la temporada 1928-29, el València li comunica de mala manera que no continuaria al club, provocant una nova ferida entre jugador i club. Passaria a jugar al Burjassot, i després a Alacant i Hèrcules, club este últim que li rendiria homenatge quan es retirara el 1932. El partit, contra el València, no es jugà a Mestalla per les males relacions entre el jugador i el club merengot.

Passada la Guerra Civil, ingressa com a professor en l'Escola Municipal d'Arts i Oficis de Sueca, ocupació que deixaria per a dedicar-se a les falles. A mitjans dels anys quaranta queda incapacitat per a treballar per malaltia, esgotant els seus estalvis i depenent d'ajudes d'amics i del València CF, que l'ajudà amb 2.500 pessetes. Morí el 14 de març de 1947, vespra de la plantà.

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Stassi Schroeder Spinoff: 'Vanderpump Rules' Star Reportedly Lands Prank Show On Bravo [VIDEO]
9:57 AM EDT 9/24/2014 by Lindsay Cronin, Celebeat Reporter
Stassi Schroeder has reportedly landed her own prank-based series on Bravo.
Stassi Schroeder Confirms She No Longer Works At SUR
Following two seasons on Bravo's Real Housewives of Beverly Hills spinoff, Vanderpump Rules, Schroeder is said to have signed a deal with the network to star in a new show, tentatively titled Vanderpump Rules Superfan.
"Vanderpump Rules star Stassi Schroeder will work with you, going to any length to prank your superfan girlfriend, friend, or relative in sneaky and outrageous way!" reported LALATE. Producers are "looking for is a loyal Vanderpump Rules viewer, who happens to be obsessed with Stassi Schroeder, and lives in Southern California."
Did Stassi Schroeder Have Kristen Doute Fired From SUR?
After the second season of Vanderpump Rules, Schroeder moved to New York City to be with her boyfriend, Patrick Meager, who worked on a radio show in town. Once she left SUR Lounge, rumors swirled, claiming she would not return to the show's third season. However, ahead of filming on season three, Schroeder, along with Meager, moved back to Los Angeles.
According to LALATE, filming on Vanderpump Rules Superfan will take place at Lisa Vanderpump's West Hollywood hotspot, SUR Lounge, where Vanderpump Rules is shot, and will be produced by World Of Wonder, the company behind Million Dollar Listing: Los Angeles and Million Dollar Listing: New York.
The site also reported the idea for the new show was created, in part, by Vanderpump, who has been pushing for a second spinoff for the last several months.
No word yet on when fans will see the new series come to air.
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