This is a standard stoneware mug I developed to fit comfortably in the hand and look beautiful that will very quickly become your favourite mug. It is available a few different sizes, the large size holds around 400 ml, the medium 300 ml and the small holds around 200 ml. They are individually hand thrown, glazed and have a handle attached by hand so although this is a standard design, each mug is still one of a kind.
The name of these mugs comes from the Great Lakes region of the US that has suffered population decline, loss of manufacturing jobs and urban decay since the 1960s as a result of deindustrialisation and automation. It also happens to be where I grew up so despite all the negative connotations, I still have a deep fondness for it. The name also comes from the iron oxide - essentially liquid rust - that I brush on the rim of each mug which melts and reacts with the glazes in the kiln.
*Only shipped within the UK. Please see FAQ page about collecting from my north London studio for free.


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Ngāti Ruanui
Story: Ngāti Ruanui
Origins of Ngāti Ruanui
Times of unrest
A new order emerges
Ngāti Ruanui today
Samuel Marsden's diary
Samuel Marsden tells in 1820 how the northern chief Patuone reconciled with Ngāti Ruanui. This was achieved by marriages, which brought the two factions together.
Alexander Turnbull Library
Reference: Samuel Marsden, The letters and journals of Samuel Marsden, 1765–1838. Edited by John Rawson Elder. Dunedin: Coulls, Somerville Wilkie/A. H. Reed for the Otago University Council, 1932, pp. 325–26.
Permission of the Alexander Turnbull Library, National Library of New Zealand, Te Puna Mātauranga o Aotearoa, must be obtained before any re-use of this image.
Ngāti Ruanui area
Pā at Waimate-ōrangi-tuapeka
Tony Sole, 'Ngāti Ruanui - Times of unrest', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/document/492/samuel-marsdens-diary (accessed 29 January 2022)
Story by Tony Sole, published 8 Feb 2005, updated 22 Mar 2017

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I've published several posts about finding money - the last a few days ago titled Finding Money: A Coincidence Or A Message. Today it's the same theme but a version from Sean a 67 Not Out reader.
"I used to find money quite regularly when I lived in Amsterdam. To be honest I usually put this down to people being slightly more, erm, 'relaxed' when wandering the streets.
There was one occasion however when my good fortune led to a friend declaring me as something of a warlock.
We all worked for free in a hostel in the Red Light district and were always light on funds. One weekend a co-worker invited us for a weekend to her home in Leiden. As usual we were broke and as we left the hostel I turned to my co-worker 'Philo' (I include his name because I figure that if ever there was a site that someone I haven't seen in twenty years might happen across a story in which they appear it's this one!) and said "Oh man! Travelling all that way without cigarettes! Nightmare!"
We left the hostel as a group and headed towards the station (I was listening to the Walkman that I had purchased after exchanging the 50,000 Peseta note that I had found after cleaning the room of a group of Spanish students who had just left (but that`s another story).
As we crossed the road towards the station I noticed a 50 Guilder note laying on the floor. I picked it up and turned to Philo saying, "Look what I just found".
It was only when I turned back the other way that I saw the tobacconist shop on the other side of the road. I bought cigarettes for everyone and thanks to karma my predicted 'nightmare nicotineless journey' was averted!
This, coupled with all the other money I just happened across, did however (as I said) lead Philo to the conclusion that there was something 'not quite right' about me.
I gave up smoking ages ago but I`m still quite lucky when it comes to finding or winning money. I actually won two grand on the lottery after having a dream about the amount I would win (dreaming the numbers would have been handier!) and took two mates back to Amsterdam for a lost weekend."
These finding money stories are great. I'm in awe of the odds that are invariably involved. I got a kick out of Philo's remark that there's something "not quite right" about Sean. Ha. He's psychic.


Situated on the A1M motorway between York and Harrogate in the north of England, the Troon-managed 'Flaxby' is an acclaimed 18-hole championship-standard layout just short of 7,000 yards in length, with 9-hole resort-style course, both very strategically-designed .
Surveyed in 1993, designed and construction managed monthly by David Hemstock directly for 4 years, over 500,000 cubic metres of soil as been moved to shape the course. It features USGA-type greens, 5 tees per hole, 10 new ponds and lakes, over 25,000 new trees planted, and a state-of-the art driving range and golf academy (soon to be a Lee Westwood branded academy). The range has tees at both ends, over 300 yards apart, and is spacious enough not to require any ball-stop fencing, giving the impression that you are practising in the wide-open spaces of the main course. Alongside is a large putting green, chipping zone and a variety of bunker style/sand fill types.
The 9-hole 'Temple' course is a tough 6,000-yard equivalent length layout intended to complement the main course for golf society use and pay-and-play golfers. Since opening in 2008, it has proven to be very popular with those who want a less demanding golfing experience, with less time taken to play a round.


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Q: Unauthenticated error when using Sanctum Token to get API Request with domain URL I am working on a project (web and api) and using Laravel sanctum in my project, I am trying to make an api get request on postman to see user information after logged in but I keep getting this "message": "Unauthenticated." error but I notice that when I was using the get to access user information from my api on localhost (http://127.0.0.1:8000/) it was showing the details and working fine, but when I test it with my domain url (http://sotun.com/mark/live) show Unauthenticated.
My Controller
class AuthApiController extends Controller
{

    public function login(Request $request)
    {
        $request->validate([
            'email' => 'required|email',
            'password' => 'required',
            'device_name' => 'required',
        ]);

        $user = User::where('email', $request->email)->first();

        if (! $user || ! Hash::check($request->password, $user->password)) {
            throw ValidationException::withMessages([
                'email' => ['The provided credentials are incorrect.'],
            ]);
        }

        $token = $user->createToken($request->device_name)->plainTextToken;

        $response = [
            'user' => $user,
            'token' => $token,
        ];

        return response ($response, 201);
    }
    public function user(Request $request)
    {
        return $request->user();
    }
}

api.php
use App\Http\Controllers\AuthApiController;

Route::group(['middleware' => ['auth:sanctum']], function() {
    Route::get('/user', [AuthApiController::class, 'user']);
    Route::post('/logout', [AuthApiController::class, 'logout']);
});

User Model
use Laravel\Sanctum\HasApiTokens;

class User extends Authenticatable implements MustVerifyEmail
{
    use HasApiTokens, HasFactory, Notifiable;
    protected $fillable = [
        'name',
        'email',
        'password',
        'user_id',
        'user_type',
        'user_job',
    ];

    protected $hidden = [
        'password',
        'remember_token',
    ];
    protected $casts = [
        'email_verified_at' => 'datetime',
    ];
}

In the .env I added the below
.env
SANCTUM_STATEFUL_DOMAIN=http://sotun.com/mark/live
SESSION_DOMAIN=http://sotun.com/mark/live

postman output

But the same result, please I will help to solve this Thanks

A: Modify your .env file configurations to:
SANCTUM_STATEFUL_DOMAINS="sotun.com,127.0.0.1:8000"
SESSION_DOMAIN=sotun.com

Notice the pluralization of the environmental variable SANCTUM_STATEFUL_DOMAINS.

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In 2007 St. Thérèse of Lisieux appeared to me in a vision telling me to paint.
The tree serving as my easel.
I wasn't an artist, but I did as I was instructed. I set my first blank canvas in the crouch of an old maple tree on my suburban property, then sat in meditation until St. Thérèse appeared and instructed me on what, and how, to paint. She has been showing me what to paint ever since and ensures that each piece of art is imbued with sacred, healing energy.
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First of the paintings I made using the crouch of an old maple tree as my "easel". The painting is shown here on a proper easel, which I was forced to buy after learning that my old "easel" did not protect the wet paint from falling leaf debris.


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This weeks Challenge over at Polkadoodles is to colour your own image. I have used Polly on my Gatefold card for my DT contribution. Coloured with copics and a little detail added with Sakura after. All my papers are from the Candy doodles CD. The flowers are also from the CD just added alittle ink to edges and secured with a brad.
Well done lots of really great entries in the challenge - so hard to choose!
Great colouring in this loooooovely card!!!
Polly looks great, a lovely card!
oh is she ever the doll! adorable.... and fabulous card!
Such a cute girlie card with beautiful colouring, and I love those flowers!
This is a lovely card Claire so cute.


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Home Investigations The Gordon Duff Files Syria and the Caesar Act, Why Americans Should Care
Syria and the Caesar Act, Why Americans Should Care
Gordon Duff, Senior Editor
The Senior Editor
Syrians are starving, their wheat crop this year was burned by US Army Rangers on illegal orders. Their drinking water supplies were cut off by Turkey and, in Damascus, over and over, Israeli missile attacks on the local water purification and pumping system, deemed a military target by Israel.
The real damage is done by the Caesar Act, which keeps Syria from buying food, medicine and fuel. The issue, of course, is the brutal regime.
Here is how it is seen, the regime rules by calling freedom fighters and opposition to dictatorial rule "terrorists," subjecting them to gas attacks and broad use of the military and rigged courts.
There is endless evidence of systematic police murders, of sterilization of minorities and immigrants and the mass deployment of biological weapons against its own people.
Now we look at Syria.
The Syrian people have, now for 9 years, fought a cabal made up of Israel, America, Saudia, UAE, Qatar, Turkey, Georgia, Romania, Bulgaria, Ukraine and Poland, aided by a dozen intelligence agencies.
Tactical nuclear weapons, poison gas, 150,000 car and truck bombs, starvation, disease and random wanton murder are the tools deployed.
Syria has oil, much more than anyone guessed.
Syria is coveted by Israel who wants to divide the nation between Kurds and Saudi run puppets with Damascus and Aleppo as a triumvirate of capitols, as Israel restores the Temple of Solomon to bring on the End Times.
Toward that end, Israel needs Baalbek in Lebanon and Palmyra.
Back in 2007 when the end of the Bush regime was near, taking down Iran would have been impossible. The choice? Burn down the US economy, leave it in a shambles for the Democrats to clean up and return to try a new tack, building a fake NATO out of the brutal Gulf State/Saudi regimes, while unleashing a new Erdogan driven Ottoman Empire on the region.
Chaos theory tells us that he who plays chess while others play checkers wins; and every Israeli has a "Noble Prize" in chess.
Gordon Duff is a Marine combat veteran of the Vietnam War. He is a disabled veteran and has worked on veterans and POW issues for decades. Gordon is an accredited diplomat and is generally accepted as one of the top global intelligence specialists. He manages the world's largest private intelligence organization and regularly consults with governments challenged by security issues.
Duff has traveled extensively, is published around the world, and is a regular guest on TV and radio in more than "several" countries. He is also a trained chef, wine enthusiast, avid motorcyclist, and gunsmith specializing in historical weapons and restoration. Business experience and interests are in energy and defense technology.
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Edward Dodge September 19, 2020 at 9:58 am
To think all this carnage and destruction is over competing gas pipelines, shines a beacon on the depravity of human greed and corruption.
Thomas September 17, 2020 at 9:30 pm
Just unbelievable to think how ugly the politics of regime change in Syria has gotten. I don't buy the poison gas.stuff. Videos of white helmets evacuating supposed gasing sites with insufficient PPE. Strange goings on and supicious acts at OPCW like pulling usual inspectors and putting in never before heard of ones.
For me the clincher was when the OPCW went to Duma, three days later Assad is supposed to have gassed his town. Now it looks all this trouble is about gas pipelines for the "Special Folk"s" rogue nuclear state to sell gas to Europe.
oakwood September 17, 2020 at 9:29 pm
The only News outlet in the world courageous enough to tell the Truth. The anti-creation demons have murdered their way to the top of the dung pile. A glorious victory to stand on the dead bodies and souls of suffering billions. The great wreckage of humanity the foundations of your dream on the Earth plane.


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The restaurant aiming to make sure every child in Newcastle has a present to open this Christmas
La Famiglia has teamed up with Newcastle Social Services and have set up a Christmas charity tree where customers buy a present for a children in need who are wrote on tags that are hung on the tree
Rachael NicholCommunity Reporter
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This restaurant owner is hoping to make sure every child in Newcastle will take up with a present this Christmas.
According to social services this year around 370 children are expected to wake up with no presents on Christmas day.
But Antoinette Charlton, who owns La Famiglia, in Denton Burn, is determined that she, and her customers, can help make this a thing of the past.
She asked for a list of the children's ages and genders which she then wrote out on hundreds of Christmas tags which she has hung on the tree in the restaurant.
The idea is for customers to take a tag to ensure that children living in poverty from newborns to 17-year-olds will have a dose of festive cheer.
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The 35-year-old said: "Our Christmas tree scheme is to let them children know that people haven't forgotten about them and to show that people do care.
"I have children of my own and it's heartbreaking to think that some children will be getting nothing on Christmas morning. I don't want anyone to think they are forgotten about this Christmas."
Already the restaurant, which has been open for more than two years, has seen 75 of the 370 tags taken by diners.
With no restrictions on cost, customers are asked to buy and wrap the presents and to return them to the restaurant with the tag attached to a member of staff.
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All gifts will then be handed over to Newcastle Social Services who will then spread the joy to the children's lives this Christmas.
The closing date for the return of the wrapped presents is December 13 to enable the presents to be delivered in good time.
If you are interested in getting involved please visit the restaurant: La Famiglia, 257 Whickham View, Denton Burn, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE15 7HP


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Here's Why You Shouldn't Jump To Conclusions About Mass Shooters' Motivations
People said Jared Lee Loughner was motivated by politics. Reporting proved them wrong.
By Nick Baumann
Just over half a decade ago, Jared Lee Loughner opened fire on then-Rep. Gabby Giffords (D-Ariz.) and a group of constituents she was meeting near a Tucson Safeway in Arizona. He killed six people and injured 13 more.
Shooting a politician is often a political act. And people on both sides of America's ever-widening political divide were quick to allege that Loughner's politics were opposite of their own.
On Wednesday morning, a man police have identified as James T. Hodgkinson opened fire on Republican lawmakers practicing for the annual congressional charity baseball game. And people are making the same sort of unsourced claims others made about Loughner. "I do know that America is divided," Rep. Steve King (R-Iowa) said Wednesday morning. "Violence is appearing in the streets. And it's coming from the left."
Here's another example (there are plenty more on Twitter):
The Left has normalized violence against Republicans. Terrible day. https://t.co/QnyLkkABPI
— Gayle Trotter (@gayletrotter) June 14, 2017
The alleged gunman may very well turn out to have had a political motivation. Two Republican congressman have said that a man they say matched his description asked them before the shooting whether Republicans or Democrats were practicing on the field. But we don't know for sure enough yet.
In these moments, like many others in journalism, it really helps to pump the brakes. Often, the shooter's motivations are far from clear. Take Loughner. At Mother Jones, the liberal political magazine where I worked in 2011, we were more careful. Instead of jumping to conclusions, we reported out the story ― and found that Loughner's politics were unclear at best. The Monday after the shooting, we published an exclusive interview with Bryce Tierney, a close friend of Loughner who may have been the last person to exchange messages with him before the shooting.
Loughner, Tierney said, had become obsessed with "lucid dreaming." This is the idea that conscious dreams are an alternative reality that a person can "inhabit and control" and became "more interested in this world than our reality." Loughner's grudge against Giffords, Tierney said, originated not in any policy dispute but rather in her failure to correctly answer a question he claimed to have posed to her at a town hall: "What is government if words have no meaning?"
"It wasn't like he was in a certain party or went to rallies … It's not like he'd go on political rants," Tierney added.
It was the first in a series of stories that changed the narrative about the Giffords shooting. "What the cacophony of facts do suggest is that Mr. Loughner is struggling with a profound mental illness (most likely paranoid schizophrenia, many psychiatrists say)," The New York Times would report a week after Mother Jones published the Tierney interview. Loughner was later formally diagnosed with exactly that condition. He wasn't a political activist of any stripe. He was just another mentally disturbed person with a gun.
Alexandria Shooting At Congressional Baseball Practice
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Police investigate a shooting scene after a gunman opened fire on Republican members of Congress during a baseball practice near Washington in Alexandria, Virginia, on June 14, 2017.
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can learn how to save chairs!
From the kitchen to the back porch to the yard to the sick room, this chair heard all the stories, all the rumors, and all the gossip. While it was made in a factory, probably in the 1920s, it was never part of a parlor suite or a formal dining room.
Whether folks had been washing clothes or dishes, taking care of children, working in the yard, or listening to their tiresome mother-in-law, this comfortable chair was always there for them to stop and "set a while."
As years passed, its original twisted brown paper seat began to sag until it finally collapsed altogether. Gradually, the chair frame drifted from the back porch, to the shed, to the trash pile on a street in Mobile, Alabama.
But this chair wasn't afraid of ending up in the landfill. It had heard so many stories of people picking up the pieces and moving on, that it knew it wasn't finished. This chair is a survivor. Now it has a restored finish and a new seat, and it's ready to listen again. It might even tell you a few stories, too. So, please, have a seat!


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Recall vote highlights California's geopolitical divisions
By Kathleen Ronayne and Michael R. Blood | Associated Press
The California recall election was a blowout win for Gov. Gavin Newsom that reinforced the state's political divisions: The Democratic governor won big support in coastal areas and urban centers, while the rural north and agricultural inland, with far fewer voters, largely wanted him gone.
"It's almost like two states," Menlo College political scientist Melissa Michelson said.
Though California is a liberal stronghold where Democrats hold every statewide office and have two-thirds majorities in the Legislature, it is also home to deeply conservative areas. Those residents have long felt alienated from Sacramento, where Democrats have been in full control for more than a decade.
A conservative movement in far Northern California has for years sought to break away and create its own state to better reflect the area's political sensitivities.
While Republicans still are able to win some local elections, the party hasn't captured a statewide race since 2006. Last year, then-President Donald Trump got 6 million votes in California in 2020 — more than any Republican presidential candidate before him — but still lost in a landslide to Democrat Joe Biden, who won nearly 64% of the votes.
Republicans hold just 11 of the state's 53 U.S. House seats, but their strongholds don't have nearly enough votes to overcome Los Angeles, the San Francisco Bay Area and other Democratic areas in statewide elections. And counties such as San Diego and especially Orange, respectively the second- and third-most populated, used to be mainly Republican but no longer are.
With about 85% of the recall ballots counted, those opposed to retiring Newsom early had 64%. In San Diego, "no" on recall was winning by 17 percentage points and in Orange it was up by 4 points.
Fresno, the 10th-most populated county, was the largest where the recall was leading. But it was only ahead by 1 percentage point.
Jeffrey Cummins, a professor of political science at Fresno State University, said the results reinforce that Newsom's partisan critics represent "a pretty small share of the population."
"They are very vocal about that disdain for Sacramento and state government in particular, and the recall just gave them … a national platform to voice their opposition to the direction the state is headed," he said.
GOP organizers of the recall failed to broaden their appeal and even struggled to turn out Republicans in their core areas. For example, Kern County — most of which is represented in Congress by House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy — will have less than 50% turnout when all the votes are counted. Statewide turnout is projected at about 55%
Los Angeles County — with 10 million people, the largest county in the nation — is the state's Democratic nucleus, where statewide elections can be won or lost depending on turnout. With 3 million Democrats, it accounts for nearly one-third of the party's statewide total.
"We were in the LA media market more than any other. And that was intentional," Newsom campaign spokesman Nathan Click said. It apparently worked — Newsom got nearly 71% support there.
It's long been true that Democrats tend to dominate in urban areas across the U.S., with Republicans more prevalent in rural and farming areas. But deep, geographic polarization wasn't always a marker in California politics.
There's no single cause to the current divide. But they include the early 1990s recession and the closing of military bases and collapse of the defense industry, which prompted many white, working-class residents to leave the state.
California's economy became more focused on a rising Silicon Valley and the entertainment industry, both liberal bastions. At the same time, the state grew more diverse as millions of Latino and Asian people moved in. Over time, the coastal areas where most of the population lives grew more diverse and Democratic.
Eric McGhee, a senior fellow at the nonpartisan Public Policy Institute of California, said a decade ago the geographic divide largely was defined by the San Francisco and Los Angeles areas, but San Diego, Orange and San Bernardino counties, with a combined population of 8.5 million people, have all become more diverse and Democratic.
Since his first days in office, Newsom has promised to not ignore the Central Valley and has made it a point to travel there on a regular basis. He backs the controversial high-speed rail project under construction in the region and has vowed to provide more drinking water to areas that lack it.
But his administration has also alienated farmers, the backbone of the region's economy, with restrictions on water usage amid a drought.
Newsom on Wednesday pledged to respect and work hard on behalf of those who supported him and those who didn't.
"Those who voted 'yes,' they matter. I care. And I want them to know I'm going to do my best to have their backs as well," he said.
But the reality is that Newsom can't make everyone happy.
"Newsom is governing a very large and very diverse state, and it's hard to be attentive to the very liberal coasts and the more moderate or even conservative" areas, said Jessica Trounstine, a political science professor at the University of California, Merced, in the state's Central Valley.
Blood reported from Los Angeles.
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A silver tea service presented to football legend Sir Stanley Matthews, nicknamed 'The Magician', to mark his record 44th cap for England, starred for the television cameras at an auction in Shrewsbury today (Wednesday) as it sold for £4,800.
The tea service was one of 30 lots entered in Halls' interiors auction by popular BBC 1 antiques series Flog It! whose film crew was there to witness a South Coast buyer win a fierce Internet bidding battle, which raced away from the pre-sale estimate of £1,500.
Hallmarked Sheffield 1932, the four piece service carried the monogram 'SM' and the Stoke City crest. It was presented to Sir Stanley by his beloved club Stoke City following his 44th appearance for England against Belgium on January 19, 1946.
He went on to win a total of 54 caps for England between 1934-'57, playing in the World Cup in 1950 and '54 and winning nine British Home Championships.
He played for Stoke City for 19 years, from 1932-'47 and from 1961-'65, his service being broken by 14 years with Blackpool, where he won the FA Cup in 1953 in what became famously known as the Matthews Final.
The tea service was one of the items discovered at a Flog It! valuation day at Sandon Hall by valuers David Fletcher, Christina Trevanion and Charles Hanson.
Sir Stanley, who died in February, 2000 shortly after his 85th birthday, is regarded as an England football great. He is the only player knighted while still playing and was the first winner of both the European Footballer of the Year and the Football Writers' Association Footballer of the Year awards.
He played his final competitive game in 1985, at the age of 70 and played at the top level until he was 50. The oldest player ever to play in England's top football division and to represent the country, Matthews was inducted to the English Football Hall of Fame in 2002.
Following an unsuccessful spell as general manager of Port Vale between 1965-'68, he travelled the world coaching enthusiastic amateurs.
Other Flog It! lots to sell well included 10 gold sovereigns at £2,300, a gent's chronograph wristwatch and Heuer 'Monte Carlo dashboard stopwatch at £1,250, a collection of rock and pop autographs at £700, a Basset-Lowke 'o' gauge train at £400 and a collection of Corgi and Dinky toys at £340.


Short of discovering physical evidence of drugs/paraphernalia and alcohol or finding your kid* under the influence, it's often hard to know for certain if your kid is using – or to know the extent of the situation. Perhaps this is the first time. You may consider it's just experimentation or partying. Or you may be concerned that it's out-right addiction. It's not always easy to tell.
Regardless of what you're feeling, remember that you are feeling something that's concerning. That's ALWAYS something to pay attention to. Why? Because we know that substance use will damage their developing brains, which don't reach full maturation until age 22 for young women and age 25 for young men.
The fact that you've discovered substance use is reason to investigate further.
Keep in mind that "investigate further" does not mean jumping to conclusions or overreacting. It starts with observations, gathering facts, noting concerns, paying attention and keeping track of things – at least for a while.
This is an ideal time to reach out to other adults in your kid's life to ask if they've observed anything of concern.
Ask teachers, coaches, activity leaders. Talk to friends and neighbors. Express concern and then just listen. But, still listen your gut.
It's also a good time to talk to your kid. No accusations. No judgements. Just open the conversation. Listen instead of lecture. Share your perspective on substance use. Don't expect the truth and don't be naïve.
Again, listen to your gut.
If there is even a tiny inkling that there is substance use, now is the time to consider a professional evaluation.
There's no one right or wrong way to go about this. The important thing is to do something. An evaluation now provides a baseline for the future.
Drug Testing. From the drugstore variety to clinical lab tests, these may be helpful in finding out if your kid is using and what they may be using. A word to the wise, however, don't rely on these. For example, marijuana (THC) stays in the system for up to 30 days; but other drugs including stimulants and opioids may only stay in the system for hours. Random drug testing may express the strength of your concerns and the extent to which you believe drug-free is best for your kid.
Chemical Health Assessment. This entails having your kid meet with a licensed professional to complete a comprehensive interview. These pros know that your kid may not be telling the complete truth and this factors into their assessment. The outcome is usually a set of recommendations – everything from "keep an eye on things" to a recommendation for outpatient or in-patient treatment. Usually, this conversation begins to set up a correlation between use and consequences as well as stage of readiness for change. There may be a fee for this assessment or it may be covered by insurance. Many counties offer free or sliding fee options.
Mental Health Evaluation (Psych Eval, for short). This entails having your kid meet with a mental health professional. It can rule out psychosis and get a sense of whether there is anxiety, depression, self-harm, eating disorders, and other common co-occurring disorders that are prevalent among young adults and substance users. Again, there may be free assessments or insurance-covered options. For our family, this was one of the most telling assessments and ultimately it led to #SoberSon going into drug treatment.
An evaluation is just a starting point.
An evaluation is often a baseline and there may be need for future evaluations as your kid's use continues.
An evaluation is not a diagnosis per se, rather offers a set of recommendations for developing a treatment plan which will likely include additional evaluations.
If your kid is under the age of 18, you can set up the appointment and insist that they participate.
Once your kid is 18 or older, your kid must agree to participate and the "results" are not available to you unless your kids authorizes a release of the findings. This can be a true challenge for concerned parents.
In Minnesota, two evaluations sources were particularly good for us. Google your community to find local sources.
*Our kids will always be kids no matter their age. However, in these blog posts when I use the word kid, I'm referring to young people ages 12 to 22.


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Thursday, June 1, 2017 - 1:42pm
By Lura Jackson
While rural Maine is not traditionally associated with the modern music scene, there are individuals within the community that are actively embodying that connection – and in doing so, they are successfully sharing their passion with others. Tanika Niles is a local resident whose interest in music and willingness to share it has earned her repeated roles at numerous events as DJ, including a recently-begun gig for three nights a week at Just South of the Border.
"Music is life," said Niles. "It really is. It's an art form I can relate to and so many people can relate to."
For Niles, growing up in Alexander, her first memory of music came from her mother singing country songs. "She would get so into it – she explained to me how the lyrics speak so much volume, and she's right." Niles became devoted to all kinds of music, which she describes as having "always been there for me." From a young age she knew that she wanted to be involved in music in some capacity.
In 2012, the opportunity arose when friends opened Myxers on North Street. Niles offered her services as a DJ when she found she could rent equipment from Rent-A-Center. "I was really nervous in the beginning," Niles recalled, though her nerves eased as she worked with the crowd. "It was fun to get out with the crowd and make them dance and to see people having a good time – to see people break out of their shells that you normally wouldn't see. It's fun to entertain and see what music brings to other people."
Niles continued her work at Myxers until the bar closed in 2015. Since then, she has been steadily requested for private events including weddings, proms, and parties, as well as community events in various capacities. She worked as the DJ at the Happy Crab during the Pirate Festival, where she was so popular that the Crab kept her on until the season waned. She served as DJ at the Community Center at Pleasant Point for a children's Monster Mash and the Harvest Festival, and was subsequently booked for their future community events. Last month she donated her time as a DJ at the University of Maine at Machias's Rainbow Ball. "That was huge," said Niles. "That's a big thing for me. I've always wanted to be a part of that." Niles's enthusiasm is well evidenced by the organizers declaring that she was the best DJ the Ball has ever had. Her work is continuing to spread, with recent performances at Skywalkers in Machias and an out-of-state request to play at a wedding in Massachusetts.
A few weeks ago, Niles was contacted by Just South of the Border owner Antony Noyes. Noyes told Niles that "it's your turn to showcase" and gave her a trial run. Niles advertised on Facebook and received an overwhelmingly positive turnout that evening, prompting Noyes to hire Niles for Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. When Niles isn't there, a new jukebox is available to provide customers with music. Noyes also invites the community to join in Happy Hour everyday from 4-6 p.m., from 4 to close on Mondays, and all day on Sundays.
It doesn't take much talent to play songs in order – but it takes a special kind of personality to be a DJ in demand. "I get really involved with the crowd," said Niles. "I'm always friendly. I always take as many requests as I possibly can," she said, clarifying that she tries to avoid rejecting people. Niles knows most popular dances from across the decades, and she tries to get the crowd moving. "If I see people who are a little hesitant but want to dance, I'll go out by myself if I have to until people come out." Niles explained that it's more than just choosing appropriate songs. "Sometimes, it's not necessarily just the music, it's the vibe you give, it's the environment you create for them."
Now, as an established DJ under the name DJ Enile8, Niles owns her own equipment that she and her partner can set up within a half hour's time. The equipment is all high-end, including Pioneer turntables and a mixing board, American DJ lighting, and recently purchased 516 models of JBL speakers. Niles uses software on her laptop to mix her own music, which she aims to release in the future on SoundCloud.
While Niles offers a resoundingly popular service with top-notch equipment, her first goal is meeting the needs of the customers, including being willing to work with a client on price. "We guarantee the cheapest price," said Niles, stating that she will match any competitor's price. "We will tailor everything to the specific needs of our customers and their event. Their special day is supposed to be their special day – it's supposed to be for them, and we want our client to feel that way."
To contact Niles to request her services or express support, visit her Facebook Page at www.facebook.com/DJENILE8, e-mail djenile8@gmail.com or call 214-6558.


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By Angelo Fichera
Posted on February 5, 2021 | Updated on February 10, 2021
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Headlines shared on social media distort the facts of a recent order by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that mandates face masks be worn on public transportation. The order doesn't require that individuals wear two masks. CDC guidance issued with the order does say that cloth masks should be made of at least two layers.
What evidence supports the use of face masks against the coronavirus?
Multiple lines of evidence back the use of face masks to limit the spread of the coronavirus.
Lab tests, for example, show that masks can partially block exhaled respiratory droplets, which are thought to be the primary way the virus spreads. Analyses of people who came into contact with those with COVID-19 have also found mask-wearing to be associated with a reduced risk of contracting the virus. Numerous studies similarly document an association between self-reported mask wearing and control of the virus in a community or the implementation of a mask mandate and a subsequent decline in COVID-19 cases.
While each of these study types has its limitations, collectively, most experts agree that masks are likely to reduce transmission of the coronavirus and should be used by members of the public when around other people. Some research also indicates face masks can protect the wearer as well.
Masks, however, should not be viewed as foolproof, as no mask is thought to offer complete protection to the wearer or to others. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that people wear the most protective mask that fits well and can be worn consistently. Loosely woven cloth masks are the least protective. Layered, tightly woven cloth masks offer more protection, while well-fitting surgical masks and KN95 respirators provide even more protection and N95 respirators are the most protective. For more, see our SciCheck story, "The Evolving Science of Face Masks and COVID-19."
This image from the National Institute of Standards and Technology illustrates airflow when coughing with and without a mask. Credit: M. Staymates/N. Hanacek/NIST
Some independent experts are now advising that wearing two masks — such as a cloth mask paired with a surgical mask — in some situations could provide greater benefit when it comes to controlling the spread of the novel coronavirus. The advice to improve masks comes as the U.S. documents cases of more transmissible variants of the virus.
Whether the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will officially endorse the advice of double-masking isn't yet known. Officials have said they are currently exploring relevant data, and a CDC spokesperson told us the agency hopes to offer additional insight next week.
(Update, Feb. 10: The CDC has now posted the results of a lab experiment that found that a cloth mask worn over a medical procedure mask can significantly improve the fit and effectiveness of the masks. The CDC's website now suggests that form of double-masking as one modification for better protection.)
But the federal agency has not issued a "demand" that the public wear two masks, as a headline shared on social media claims.
A recent video by the "Ron Paul Liberty Report" on YouTube, viewed more than 18,000 times, was titled: "CDC Now Demands TWO Masks – Science…Or Tyranny?"
That's wrong. And those who watch the video are presented with a muddied take on a recent order by the CDC that stipulates that those using public transportation must wear a mask. The order went into effect Feb. 1.
More than seven minutes into the video, a co-host of the show, Daniel McAdams, shows a headline from ZeroHedge, an unreliable website with a history of peddling misinformation, that reads: "Medical Tyranny: CDC Announces All Travelers Must Wear Two Masks, Threatens Arrest."
(In an example of how misinformation spreads, ZeroHedge actually credits the faulty report to another website, "Planet Free Will." And that website had republished the story after it appeared on the conspiracy theory website InfoWars.)
The "Liberty Report" video then points to a CNN report about the CDC's order. That article said, in part, "[t]he coverings need to be at least two or more layers of breathable fabric secured to the head with ties, ear loops or elastic bands — and scarves and bandanas do not count, the order says."
The actual text of the order simply defines "masks" as "a material covering the nose and mouth of the wearer, excluding face shields." A footnote adds that, "Masks can be either manufactured or homemade and should be a solid piece of material without slits, exhalation valves, or punctures."
The CNN report was referencing the CDC's guidance issued with the order. That guidance says that cloth masks, among other attributes, "should be made with two or more layers of a breathable fabric that is tightly woven (i.e., fabrics that do not let light pass through when held up to a light source)." (Emphasis is ours.)
But a mask "made with two or more layers" is not the same as two masks, as the video and headlines claim.
Dr. Monica Gandhi, an infectious diseases doctor and professor of medicine at the University of California, San Francisco, told us the recommendation that cloth masks be made with at least two layers has been around "for some time as one layer is not very efficient at filtering virus."
In fact, the CDC's own website instructed as much months before President Joe Biden took office — so it isn't some new guidance related to the transportation order. A CDC page about face masks archived on Aug. 27, 2020, advised: "Wear masks with two or more layers to stop the spread of COVID-19."
Many face masks available for purchase are made with more than one layer.
The CDC spokesperson, Jason McDonald, reiterated to us in an email that the CDC website "recommends wearing masks with 2 or more layers of washable, breathable fabric. If you're wearing a cloth mask, the layers of fabric should be tightly woven and you should not be able to see light through it."
He added: "If the mask you have is a single layer of fabric, you could wear another one on top to achieve the recommended level of protection."
In other words, you could double-up a cloth mask that only has one layer to create a covering that meets the two-layer recommendation.
Gandhi said in an email that her recommendation — through her work with Linsey Marr, a professor of civil and environmental engineering at Virginia Tech — "is to use a cloth mask with a filter inside when indoors in areas where high rates of transmission are occurring. So, two pieces of cloth with a filter inside since the filter blocks the virus electrostatically and the cloth blocks it physically."
It's worth noting that while the text of the CDC order on wearing masks on public transportation says it "reserves the right" to enforce the order through criminal penalties, it said it "does not intend" to rely on such penalties — and instead anticipates voluntary compliance.
The "Liberty Report" video goes on to present a video clip of Dr. Anthony Fauci saying, "There are many people who feel, you know, if you really want to have an extra little bit of protection, maybe I should put two masks on. There's nothing wrong with that. But there's no data that indicates that that is going to make a difference."
That was during a Jan. 28 live-stream video with the American Federation of Teachers and the National Education Association.
Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, went on to say that while the CDC had not changed its mask guidance, the agency would continue to review data on the issue. "But the bottom line is, the minimum thing you need to do is always wear a mask under circumstances when you're in settings, where you're with people, or you're in congregate settings," he said.
During a Feb. 3 briefing (at 23:15), he made a similar point, saying that the CDC would continue to update recommendations based on data. CDC Director Rochelle Walensky agreed, saying her agency was "actively looking" at the matter and "more data will be forthcoming from the CDC with regard to the value of double-masking."
Editor's note: SciCheck's COVID-19/Vaccination Project is made possible by a grant from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. The foundation has no control over our editorial decisions, and the views expressed in our articles do not necessarily reflect the views of the foundation. The goal of the project is to increase exposure to accurate information about COVID-19 and vaccines, while decreasing the impact of misinformation.
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2020 Chicago Spring Farewell, via Zoom, celebrates new graduates and latest accomplishments
Posted on June 30, 2020 by FulbrightChicago | Leave a comment
This year, our annual Spring Farewell event was celebrated virtually. Vice President Teuta Peja led the online gathering.
IT'S BITTERSWEET TO SAY GOODBYE. You leave an experience behind but you also look forward to a new chapter in your life, eager to apply what you have learned and feeling enthusiastic to share your international experience in your home country.
Due to the pandemic, graduating Fulbright students were not able to attend in-person ceremonies at their host institutions, an event most of us look forward to participating when achieving a life milestone. Our Chicago chapter replaced the traditional Spring Farewell event for a virtual graduating Happy Hour.
Connected in California, Chapter President Dr. Edel Jose welcomed the guests.
On June 18th, 2020, we gathered online to congratulate our newly graduates, listen to some music and learn about some of the latest activities of our returning American Fulbrighters from their host countries abroad.
Our Chicago Chapter Vice President Teuta Peja led the program along with fellow board members Tatiana Orlova and Suzanne McBride. The initial connection issues did not affect the enthusiasm we all were feeling. Our President Dr. Edel Jose, who is currently in California, welcomed the guests. "It's a time to come together and celebrate being a Fulbrighter," Jose said.
"It was more important the journey in itself," said Shend Vishi, a Fulbright student from Kosovo, who is graduating with a master's in software engineering at Loyola University.
Graduating with a master's in software engineering at Loyola University Chicago, Shend Vishi from Kosovo said he didn't know what to expect when he arrived to Chicago and that he couldn't point out one single unpleasant experience.
"I created friendships that will last a lifetime," said Vishi, who added he was proud to have represented his country in the United States.
Board member Dr. Bill Peterman, Emeritus Professor of Geography and Urban Studies at Chicago State University, congratulated the recent graduates.
Board member Dr. Bill Peterman addressed the graduating students by sharing some of his Fulbright experience many years ago in the UK. "Once a Fulbrighter always a Fulbrighter," Peterman said adding that now is the time to share their learning in their home countries.
Board member and Northeastern Illinois University Professor Emerita Dr. Ana Gil-García, inspired all of us to continue fulfilling the mission of the Fulbright Program.
Five-time Fulbright award recipient and board member Dr. Ana Gil-García delivered a message encouraging the departing students to fulfill the mission Sen. William Fulbright envisioned, to become leaders and to strengthen ties of understanding between countries and cultures. Gil-García, an education leader and community organizer, was president of the Chicago chapter in 2007 and 2008.
Playing and singing from Tegucigalpa, Honduras, Fulbright alum Joan Miguel López performed the song "Before Our Time."
Then it was time for music! The first song arrived from Honduras by Fulbright alum Joan Miguel López, who pursued a master's in cultural and educational policy at Loyola University Chicago in 2018. Playing the guitar and singing "Before Our Time" directly from Tegucigalpa, López delighted the participants with his performance.
Illinois Institute of Technology architecture Fulbright graduate student from Egypt Walid Elshanshoury, played the electric guitar.
Walid Elshanshoury, a current Fulbright student from Cairo, Egypt, who is studying for a master of science in architecture at the Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT), also played the guitar, in his case, an electric guitar.
Board member Suzanne McBride introduced Fulbrighters Rachel Jacoby, Lori Niehaus and Amy Verrando, and their project Feed the Front Line.
Board member Suzanne McBride introduced Rachel Jacoby, Lori Niehaus and Amy Verrando, three recent returning Fulbrighters from Malaysia who shared their experience and their entrepreneurial endeavor, Feed the Front Line Chicago.
2019 Fulbrighter to Malaysia and Feed the Front Line co-founder Rachel Jacoby, studied Accountancy and Business at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
Jacoby, Niehaus and Verrando met during their 2109 Fulbright in Malaysia. They saw the toll COVID-19 had on the country and in Chicago. Wanting to make a difference along with members of the Fulbright Malaysia cohort, they thought big, envisioning a national campaign calling it Feed the Front Line.
2019 Fulbrighter to Malaysia and Feed the Front Line co-founder Lori Niehaus, is pursuing a Master of Science in Public Health at Johns Hopkins University.
By collecting individual donations to purchase meals from local businesses, this organization delivers these meals to front line workers. Seeing the impact and success of the campaign in Portland, Houston and Pittsburgh, they have been doing similar work in our Chicagoland community.
2019 Fulbrighter to Malaysia and Feed the Front Line co-founder Amy Verrando, studied English Language and Literature, Psychology, Outdoor Recreational Education at University of Minnesota.
This entrepreneurial model helps both the local, family-owned food businesses (restaurants, bakeries and cafes) and the front line workers (Chicagoland hospitals, COVID-19 testing centers, fire stations and nursing homes, among others).
Donations come from individuals, and organizations. They created a GoFundMe to receive donations that ranged from $10 up to $2,500, and they've raised more than $40,000. Now that Feed the Front Line is part of an official 501c3 tax-exempt organization — they continue to receive donations through their website at ftflchicago.org.
What a great way to celebrate accomplishments! Jacoby, Niehaus and Verrando's project show us how a Fulbright experience brings people together and enhances the collective human experience.
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Zoom! A virtual Happy Hour keeps our community together
Virtual Fulbright Chicago Happy Hour, April, 2020
FOLLOWING THE SOCIAL distancing guidelines and our mission to serve the Fulbright community, the Chicago Chapter organized a Happy Hour that took place on Thursday, April 23, 2020.
Using the current virtual technologies, Zoom came to the rescue and for 90 minutes, 30 participants, that included alumni, students, scholars and board members of the Fulbright association shared stories and talked about different topics at this time of global isolation.
Among the strongest topics in this online exchange were the current situation of the Fulbright program (after it was suspended) and state of newly returned Fulbright Scholars.
Our special guest, John Bader, Executive Director of the Fulbright Association in Washington D.C., addressed the concerns of Fulbrighters and brought hope for the continuation of the Fulbright Program. The Chapter members had the opportunity to address their questions directly to the Director and got firsthand responses.
The discussion continued with topics ranging from mental health during isolation and medical insurance coverage to daily activities of Chapter members. The participants shared stories of their daily lives and how they have coped with the current state of the nation, and also appreciated being able to share and discuss the social aspects which are getting them through these times. The recently published COVID-19 Resource Guide that the Chicago Chapter board produced as an informational support for the local Fulbright community was a great resource which the Fulbrighters used for guidance and actionable information.
"The COVID-19 Resources and Guidelines played an integral role in providing accessible information to our Chapter, but also brought about a way to personally connect and communicate with our Chapter members," said Dr. Edel Marie Jose, Chicago Chapter president.
There was also conversation about the survey's results that the association put together to gather information on how to serve our community better.
The attendees are looking forward to another "social" Happy Hour to further discuss life in general among fellow Fulbrighters and enjoy live music performed by their colleagues.
The board is currently reviewing the scheduling and programming of upcoming events to adjust them to the current situation. We hope that soon we will return to our usual "normal" one way or another, to continue fulfilling our mission, face to face. In the interim, however, we all remain connected.
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Hinch, Luhnow fired for Astros' sign stealing
Former Astros bench coach and current Red Sox manager Alex Cora — who won the 2018 title in his first year leading Boston — allegedly developed the system and will likely be the next punished
January 13, 2020 The Associated Press Article, MLB, Sports
Astros manager AJ Hinch holds the championship trophy after Game 7 of the 2017 World Series against the Dodgers. Hinch and general manager Jeff Luhnow were suspended for the entire season Monday, and the team was fined $5 million for sign-stealing by the team in 2017 and 2018 season. Houston owner Jim Crane fired his GM and manager later in the day. Commissioner Rob Manfred announced the discipline and strongly hinted that current Boston manager Alex Cora — the Astros bench coach in 2017 — will face punishment later. Manfred said Cora developed the sign-stealing system used by the Astros. (Matt Slocum / AP Photo)
HOUSTON — Astros manager AJ Hinch and general manager Jeff Luhnow were fired Monday after the pair were suspended by Major League Baseball for the team's sign-stealing during Houston's run to the 2017 World Series title and during the 2018 season.
In the sport's largest scandal since the Biogenesis drug suspensions in 2013, Commissioner Rob Manfred announced the discipline Monday and strongly hinted that current Boston manager Alex Cora — the Astros bench coach in 2017 — will face equal or more severe punishment. Manfred said Cora developed the sign-stealing system used by the Astros. The Red Sox are under investigation for sign stealing in Cora's first season as manager in 2018, when the Red Sox won the World Series.
Houston was fined $5 million for sign-stealing during its run to the 2017 World Series title and during the 2018 season — the maximum allowed under the Major League Constitution. The Astros will forfeit their next two first- and second-round draft picks.
In addition, former Astros GM Brandon Taubman was suspended through the World Series for his conduct during last year's AL Championship Series, when his profane remarks directed at female reporters led to his firing by Houston, which at first denied the incident and later apologized.
Manfred said owner Jim Crane was not aware of the sign stealing. An hour after MLB announced its decision, Crane opened a news conference by saying Hinch and Luhnow had been terminated.
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LOS ANGELES — George Springer's two-run home run in the 11th inning gave the Astros a wild 7-6 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday to send the World Series to Houston tied a 1-1. The Astros offense, […]
Astros beat Dodgers for first World Series title
November 2, 2017 Rory Carroll, Reuters Article
LOS ANGELES — The Houston Astros won the World Series on Wednesday on the back of a two-run home run by George Springer that busted the game open and lifted the team to a 5-1 victory over […]
World Series momentum swings wildly with road wins
October 30, 2019 Shawn Krest Article, MLB, Sports
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Galbusera () is a vintage brand of Italian motorcycles made by Moto Galbusera & Co. (later Motocicli Plinio Galbusera) in Brescia from 1934 to 1955.

History
Plinio Galbusera and engineer Adolf Marama Toyo initially built 173 to 498 cc Python (Rudge-Whitworth) - and Sturmey-Archer engines into their frames, but in 1938 they made two larger models. One was a 249.2 cc four-two with compressor; the other had a 498.4 cc eight cylinder engine built from two coupled four blocks. It also had a compressor.

Galbusera did not intend to develop much power. His primary goal was to create reliable machines and the top speed of 150 km / hour was very acceptable.

After 1945, the standard engine was 125 to 175 cc with two-Sachs-blocks, later replaced by Villiers engines. In 1955 they began to have financial problems and production was terminated.

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List of Italian companies
List of motorcycle manufacturers

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Motorcycles by brand
Defunct motor vehicle manufacturers of Italy
Defunct motorcycle manufacturers of Italy

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Solo Musician Interview: Chloë Chadwick
Staffordshire although I've lived all over the uk, I'm like a musical gypsy lol although now based in Birmingham at present.
How long have you been playing your respective instrument(s)?
24 years, since I was a little tot.
What genre of music do you consider your work to be?
Pop mainly influenced by a variety of my favourite genres – country/rock/blues.
What are your influences?
Believe it or not I drew so much inspiration from the likes of Michael Jackson as a kid, I have a lot to thank him for, also the Beatles, Rolling Stones, Johnny Cash, more recently Kacey Musgraves, John Mayer, Sheryl Crow, Sara Evans, Zac Brown Band…I could write a full page of influences.
Do you do covers and if so what's your go to?
If I'm going to cover a song it's not a decision I make lightly, I like to cover different songs and make them my own, currently we are doing a cover of 'Can't Let Go' by Lucinda Williams, it's a great upbeat festival type song, I love it!
Do you have a process for writing your songs?
I get this question a lot, not really, sometimes I hear a melody pop in my head, I get the guitar out and try to mirror it and record it on my phone. More times than ever i get a good lyric or title of a song and then work on it, sometimes it takes 5 minutes to write it, other times it takes 5 months or longer, it's swings and roundabouts!
Do you have any interesting/funny stories about gigging or touring?
Yes me and the band turned up to play a venue in Leeds a couple of years ago and it was more or less closed down, so we went round other places and got a gig and believe it or not it was rammed, we sold loads of merchandise and went down a storm! Was a crazy unexpected evening but I love moments like that!
What song do you remember most from your childhood?
Bryan Adams – I Do It For You, I just remember it being on the radio forever!
What has been your biggest challenge as a performer? Have you been able to overcome that challenge? If so then how?
Being independent as an artist has been my biggest challenge, it's hard work doing it on your own but you have to be strong willed, tenacious, tough, and never give in, it tests you as a person too, but I can honestly say I've never regretted staying independent, it's the new way for an artist in today's world, labels are a have been… so it's great to know we all have our own careers in the palm of our hands, it's the decisions we make that will make or break us effectively, best to hold the cards than a label hold them for you.
How can fans-to-be gain access to your music?
http://www.chloechadwick.com also on Spotify and iTunes under Chloë Chadwick.
Have you released anything yet/if you have then how has it gone down and are you planning anything for the near future?
I released my debut album last year called Dust Bowl Jukebox and it went to number 14 in the iTunes country Charts so I'm over the moon, and I've been touring it and performing in festivals this year so look out for me! Plus more new music to come over the coming 12 months.
Where have you performed?
What are your favourite and least favourite venues? I've performed all over, I loved performing in the French alps and Italy when I was 18, it really helped me on my way to become an established performer and singer, there's a great festival I played only the other week called Buckle and Boots Festival in Manchester which was fab, I've performed at The Cavern Liverpool, The Sage Gateshead (which has to be my Favourite venue), The Dublin Castle Camden, The 02 Academy Newcastle and lots more!
Do you have any upcoming shows?
Yes I am performing at Rock Ridge Festival in County Durham on 26th July and also The Millport Country Fest in Scotland on 9th September and Baa Fest on 8th September, plus I'm heading over to Portugal to do a few shows at the end of September!
What do you think about downloading music online?
It's the present way of reaching music you love so whether I like it or not it makes music accessible for fans. I do like a good cd though, it just feels more important than listening to something that's never really yours to hold, it's just online in the clouds lol.
What's your outlook on the record industry today?
How long have we got? It's hit and miss really, I don't believe the industry does anywhere near enough to seek real talent, a lot of it is about money which Is the new way of the world isn't it, everyone's out to make a buck so they say, I don't like it but there's nothing I can do accept ride the wave and stay true to myself!
And let's end with something a little different…Which famous person, alive or dead, would you have dinner with and why?
Michael Jackson Cus he's my ultimate legend, underrated songwriter as opposed to his king of pop, plus he tried to change the world in a good way with his music and his lyrics and his fundraising, I loved his passion for helping the world, but unfortunately it wasn't enough to change , it never will be, but I love him for that, he was a good person and the biggest talent we've had exist on this planet, in my eyes.
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McKinsey research suggests the digital market could add $95 billion per year to the Middle East's annual GDP by 2020 if the correct government, business, funding and talent measures are taken. This would involve creating a policy framework that fosters digital innovation and digital venture capitalist funding to encourage and develop domestic technological players. Businesses would have to play a crucial role by creating digital platforms which meet the requirements of the increasingly rapid business environment, through collaboration with corporations and digital disruptors. Attracting and retaining top digital talent will also be a key component if this economic value is to be unlocked.
To realize the region's digital potential, institutions in MENA must make a generation's worth of progress in 10 years. Some solutions will come from combining existing technologies. For example, bio-printed human skin will be one of the first living organs introduced in the marketplace; it brings together stem-cell research, nanotechnology, genetic science with 3D printing technology.
In several sessions at the World Economic Forum Middle East North Africa meeting at the Dead Sea last weekend, McKinsey addressed the role of government, business and society in digital leapfrogging in the MENA region, and the increasing impact of technology on humanitarian systems.
Elmasry noted, 'The networked world is dynamic and unpredictable. Future-proofing our businesses will be key – In 1935, the half-life of a S&P 500 company was ninety years. Today, it's nine. Change will mostly come from being able to reinvent business models and thinking about digital as not just a function in your organizations but as something that pervades all activities'.
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There is no surprise that you consider installing artificial grass a good option, when it comes to creating a green oasis in the front of your house. Many people have understood the benefits of artificial grass, and even if you believe it or not, you have to do some research before installing it. You might have the impression that you know everything about this subject, but you should make sure that you talk with specialists before deciding on the type of fake turf you buy. An educated customer is equipped with the required information before placing an order, so you have to be sure that you know everything not only about the manufacturers, but also about Gravel Stabilisers. It is important to educate yourself, to make sure that you get the best services and products. Here are some questions you should ask yourself, before making this investment.
What is the reason I am buying fake lawn?
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If you have a big yard, you might think that you will have to buy a lot of grass. But you are not a professional, you will not be able to approximate. The grass will blend with the flowers, trees, bushed and shrubs you have in your garden, so you should call a professional and ask him to come and see your property.
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Never the Same Again: A Rock 'n' Roll Gothic
Jesse Sublett
On a hot August night in Texas, 22-year-old Jesse Sublett was onstage experiencing what he thought was the realization of a long-held dream: his first big gig with a rock band. The next day, however, as he returned home, he found a nightmare instead: His longtime girlfriend, Dianne Roberts, had been savagely murdered in their bed.
Jesse became the police's prime suspect. While in custody he figured out how a close friend brought the serial killer into their home. Jesse solved the crime and, though he couldn't undo the damage, he moved on.
Jesse and pals Fazz Eddie Mu?os, Jon Dee Graham, and Billy Blackmon created the Skunks-a new wave rock 'n' roll band that was instrumental in establishing Austin, Texas, as the live music capital of the world. In his star-studded memoir you'll find cameo appearances from Patti Smith, Debbie Harry, Elvis Costello, Carla Olson, Rolling Stones, Go-Go's and more.
In the late 1990s Jesse was diagnosed with stage IV throat cancer, with less than 99 per cent chance of survival. He came to understand that the cancer was somehow connected with his past, with the hardscrabble life he endured growing up in the Texas Hill Country, his girlfriend's murder, and the self-absorbed life of his years on tour with the band.
Never The Same Again is a road trip through a landscape of rock and roll dreams, murder and disease-a true story, mostly, about a tall, rugged Texan facing long odds and running out of time.
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Rescue operations underway after M4.1 earthquake hits coal mine in Poland
Posted by Matti Kukkola on May 6, 2018 at 19:13 UTC (2 years ago)
Rescuers are still trying to reach four coal miners who remained trapped nearly one kilometer (0.6 miles) underground in southern Poland after M4.1 earthquake hit the Borynia-Zofiowka-Jastrzebie mine on May 5. EMSC said the quake hit at the depth of 10 km (6.2 miles).
The quake struck the mine on the morning of May 5, initially trapping seven miners at a depth of about 900 meters (2950 feet), state mining office WUG said, according to Reuters.
Two had been rescued by mid-afternoon, and one was found late on May 5, but showed no signs of life, the deputy chief executive of the mine owner JSW, Tomasz Sledz, told reporters.
The third miner was buried and that it was not yet possible for rescuers to confirm he was dead, Sledz said, adding there had been no contact with the remaining four miners.
The two rescued miners were taken to a hospital in Jastrzebie-Zdroj city in "relatively good condition" and could walk unaided, JSW Chief Executive Daniel Ozon told reporters.
"We are doing all we can to save the miners," Ozon said.
There were about 250 people working in the mine at the time of the quake, JSW said. The missing miners were from a team of 11 that was drilling a new tunnel. Four escaped by themselves.
"There has never been such a powerful quake at the mine," JSW Coal company representative Katarzyna Jablonska-Bajer said
The 200-person rescue operation was held back earlier by high levels of methane, which reached a concentration of up to 58 percent.
A spokeswoman for JSW, the European Union's largest coking coal producer, said earlier that the quake had damaged communications lines in the area.
Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki, who reached the mine on the evening of May 5, said the rescue operation was very difficult and that he hoped the remaining miners would be saved.
He also visited the two rescued miners at the Jastrzebie-Zdroj hospital.
WUG said the quake was of a type that can occur in coal mines after the removal of deposits builds up tensions in the rocks.
Polish news agency PAP said family members of the missing miners had gathered at the mine and were being counseled by psychologists.
Featured image credit: Agencja Gazeta/Dominik Gajda
Matti Kukkola
I live close to the Arctic Circle, enjoying nature and observing the transformation of the planet. You can reach me at matti@watchers.news
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Big Brother DHS And DOD Want To Open US Skies To Spy Drones
June 15, 2010 June 15, 2010 by Infinite
Just in case Americans want to resist the New World Order.
Government under pressure to open US skies to unmanned drones despite safety concerns
Predator B is powered by a turboprop engine and can carry a greatly increased payload.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Unmanned aircraft have proved their usefulness and reliability in the war zones of Afghanistan and Iraq. Now the pressure's on to allow them in the skies over the United States.
The Federal Aviation Administration has been asked to issue flying rights for a range of pilotless planes to carry out civilian and law-enforcement functions but has been hesitant to act. Officials are worried that they might plow into airliners, cargo planes and corporate jets that zoom around at high altitudes, or helicopters and hot air balloons that fly as low as a few hundred feet off the ground.
On top of that, these pilotless aircraft come in a variety of sizes. Some are as big as a small airliner, others the size of a backpack. The tiniest are small enough to fly through a house window.
The obvious risks have not deterred the civilian demand for pilotless planes. Tornado researchers want to send them into storms to gather data. Energy companies want to use them to monitor pipelines. State police hope to send them up to capture images of speeding cars' license plates. Local police envision using them to track fleeing suspects.
Like many robots, the planes have advantages over humans for jobs that are dirty, dangerous or dull. And the planes often cost less than piloted aircraft and can stay aloft far longer.
"There is a tremendous pressure and need to fly unmanned aircraft in (civilian) airspace," Hank Krakowski, FAA's head of air traffic operations, told European aviation officials recently. "We are having constant conversations and discussions, particularly with the Department of Defense and the Department of Homeland Security, to figure out how we can do this safely with all these different sizes of vehicles."
There are two types of unmanned planes: Drones, which are automated planes programmed to fly a particular mission, and aircraft that are remotely controlled by someone on the ground, sometimes from thousands of miles away.
Last year, the FAA promised defense officials it would have a plan this year. The agency, which has worked on this issue since 2006, has reams of safety regulations that govern every aspect of civilian aviation but is just beginning to write regulations for unmanned aircraft.
"I think industry and some of the operators are frustrated that we're not moving fast enough, but safety is first," Krakowski said in an interview. "This isn't Afghanistan. This isn't Iraq. This is a part of the world that has a lot of light airplanes flying around, a lot of business jets."
One major concern is the prospect of lost communication between unmanned aircraft and the operators who remotely control them. Another is a lack of firm separation of aircraft at lower altitudes, away from major cities and airports. Planes entering these areas are not required to have collision warning systems or even transponders. Simply being able to see another plane and take action is the chief means of preventing accidents.
The Predator B, already in use for border patrol, can fly for 20 hours without refueling, compared with a helicopter's average flight time of just over two hours. Homeland Security wants to expand their use along the borders of Mexico and Canada, and along coastlines for spotting smugglers of drugs and illegal aliens. The Coast Guard wants to use them for search and rescue.
The National Transportation Safety Board held a forum in 2008 on safety concerns associated with pilotless aircraft after a Predator crashed in Arizona. The board concluded the ground operator remotely controlling the plane had inadvertently cut off the plane's fuel.
Texas officials, including Gov. Rick Perry, Sens. Kay Bailey Hutchison and John Cornyn, and Rep. Henry Cuellar, have been leaning on the FAA to approve requests to use unmanned aircraft along the Texas-Mexico border. FAA recently approved one request to use the planes along the border near El Paso, but another request to use them along the Texas Gulf Coast and near Brownsville is still pending.
Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano has told lawmakers that safety concerns are behind the delays. Cornyn is blocking a Senate confirmation vote on President Barack Obama's nominee for the No. 2 FAA job, Michael Huerta, to keep the pressure on.
Other lawmakers want an overall plan to speed up use of the planes beyond the border. A bill approved by the Senate gives FAA a year to come up with a plan; a House version extends the deadline until Sept. 30, 2013, but directs the transportation secretary to give unmanned aircraft permission to fly before the plan is complete, if that can be done safely.
Marion Blakey, a former FAA administrator and president of the Aerospace Industries Association, whose members include unmanned aircraft developers, said the agency has been granting approvals on a case by case basis but the pace is picking up. She acknowledged that there are still safety concerns that need to be addressed before the planes can be used more widely.
Some concerns will be alleviated when the FAA moves from a radar-based air traffic control system to one based on GPS technology. Then, every aircraft will be able to advise controllers and other aircraft of their location continually. However, that's a decade off.
Michael Barr, a University of Southern California aviation safety instructor, said the matter should not be rushed.
"All it takes is one catastrophe," Barr said. "They'll investigate, find they didn't do it correctly, there'll be an outcry and it will set them back years."
Published June 14, 2010 | Associated Press
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