text:
Movie in Review: Paul, Apostle of Christ
Today marks the release of Paul, Apostle of Christ, a new film about the end of the life of the Apostle Paul. In it, Luke (Jim Caviezel, The Passion of the Christ) sneaks into Rome to visit Paul (James Faulkner, Downton Abbey) as he awaits his eventual execution. Priscilla (Joanne Whalley, Willow) and Aquila (John Lynch, The Secret Garden) host Luke as well the remaining Christian community in a small compound. They live in constant fear of discovery and wrestle over their place in the city. What would be wiser and more God-honoring: escaping to save the lives of their people or staying to love the broken city seeking to kill them?
As the movie progresses, one sees the struggles and suffering of Christians in Rome as well as Paul's reflections on his life. Looking for leadership from Paul, Luke eventually convinces him to relate his story to him that it would be spread among other Christian believers suffering for their faith in Christ. The writing depicted in the movie would obviously be a major portion of Acts in the New Testament.
The trailer for the movie can be viewed here:
I had the opportunity to view an advance screening of the movie before it went into final edits. I must say, I found myself pleasantly surprised. In my opinion, Christian-produced movies generally do not have high standards in production. While usually free from all that makes most movies worthless or harmful in the moral sphere, their execution proves shallow and their messaging moralistic. For example, I can think of several such films that seem to make it their burden to show urban areas as places of moral degradation while the suburbs or rural ares provide the habitat for the truly faithful. If not moralistic, but explicitly evangelical, profession of faith seems to be the cure of all life's ills. Paul, Apostle of Christ makes neither error.
Before commending the film, I'll provide two words of caution:
The film has a PG-13 rating for a reason. Remember, the film depicts the Christian community in First Century Rome. The emperor Nero haunts the film as an unseen antagonist. More than once, the movie depicts Christians hung on poles and lit on fire by Roman soldiers. While not graphic to the level of a horror film, the movie does not depict these people as peaceful and serene saints. It shows them for what they were: suffering human beings dying in one of the worst conceivable ways. If you are a parent, I'd think about leaving young ones at home for this one.
In addition to the caution concerning violent suffering, the viewer should understand that while nothing in the movie contradicts the text of Scripture, the plot itself is mainly speculative. I'm not the expert on the history or tradition of what occurred between the time of the apostles and the first post-apostolic church fathers. However, I do not know of any stories which unfold as in the same way as Paul, Apostle of Christ. It contains much in the way of speculation. I disagree with how the movie interprets Paul's thorn in his flesh (2 Corinthians 12:7-10). The movie also has egalitarian leanings (not heavy handedness) pertaining to church leadership. For that matter, no denomination will likely be satisfied with the lack of church structure that seems to exist among the Christian community.
I do not think either of these cautions should dissuade people from seeing the movie should they so desire. One film cannot contain everything related to its subject. The studio does not seem to be promoting the film as fun for the whole family, nor does it make its point to reflect everything related to church government in the Pastoral Epistles.
What contributions does the film make? Several.
1. The viewer is reminded that the majority of Christian experience does not resemble suburban America. The narrow streets of Rome, the languishing in prison, and the real danger faced by the Christians in the movie do not resemble our day-to-day lives at all. Instead, I suspect our brothers and sisters in places like Central and East Asia or the Middle East would find the movie to reflect their own experience. While we should never minimize the reproaches Christians suffer in the West, most of us fear evangelism because of rejection. These people feared evangelism because the hearer of the good news might pull a sword. Rejection is real, but swords are sharp.
2. Building on the previous point, and in reference to Monday's post, no prosperity preacher can view the film and see himself in it. Instead of worldly gain, the film depicts worldly loss. When one sees the movie, he might be tempted to ask, "Why would anyone become a Christian in that day and age?" These people saw their reward as eternal and saw suffering as proving their faith, not revealing a lack of it. They weren't too blessed to be stressed; rather, they were too dedicated to expect decadence.
3. The film depicts the world and Christianity in opposition to each other. No one argues to accommodate one to the other. The warden of the Roman prison sees Christ in opposition to his cultic idols, not something complementary to them. Those who seek to advance Christ through worldly means receive Paul's strict condemnation.
4. While the movie sadly does not make a big point of justification by faith, this is not surprising (despite Romans and Galatians, but I'll move on). What the movie gets right about faith in Christ is that it is an actual thing. Paul, Luke, Priscilla, Aquila, and others do not give lip-service to the big guy upstairs. Instead, they trust in Christ for their very lives, and explicitly so. The gospel changed them, and Jesus bears on their lives in a real way. Their belief is no throw-away thing.
No one has the Christian duty to see any movie, ever. Movies, like so much else, will pass away. However, is this one worth your time if you are so inclined? I think so. Do you need to see it? No, of course not. Insofar as it helps you reverence the Christ presented in the pages of the Bible, it is helpful.


text:
HomeTake Our MoneyThis 'God of War: Ragnarok' Gameplay Trailer Is The Most Metal Thing You'll See All Day
This 'God of War: Ragnarok' Gameplay Trailer Is The Most Metal Thing You'll See All Day
September 10, 2021 Take Our Money
You'd be hard-pressed to think of a video game franchise as utterly metal as Playstation's infamous God of War. The saga of Kratos follows him across countless ancient worlds, fighting various pantheons of gods and eventually becoming one himself. Now, the character dwells among perhaps the most metal pantheon of all, the Norse deities, and in his latest adventure, God of War: Ragnarok, will attempt to stop the long-foretold war of the gods that culminates in the end of the world. Now, a gameplay trailer for the game has been released, and fuck, man, why go to the movies when you can play this game?
As you'll see in the mixture of gameplay footage and cinematic cut scenes below, God of War: Ragnarok is a lush, engaging world to immerse one's self in. Kratos has come a long way from killing the Hydra as a tiny playable character atop a ship; now, he's a fully-detailed barbarian at every turn. Not only are the graphics some of the most beautiful that any gamer has ever seen, but the storyline that they follow — in which Kratos and his son Atreus (who, in fact, is the mischief god Loki) are forced to look for the long-lost Norse god of war Tyr in order to hopefully prevent the world from dying in a battle of gods and monsters — is incredibly powerful and human. There are also plenty of classic characters showing up throughout the story, including a hinted battle between Kratos and the god of thunder himself, Thor. All this plus mindblowing set and character design make this the kind of game that any headbanger worth his salt should give themselves over to.
Check out the epic gameplay trailer for God of War: Ragnarok below:
God of War: Ragnarok will be unleashed upon the world some time in 2022.
10 Metal Stars Who Are Salty, Opinionated, and Totally Awesome For It
Mastodon Announce New Album 'Hushed & Grim,' Drop Speedy First Single
Watch: The New 'Resident Evil' Movie's Trailer Is Horrifying
When the film franchise based on the Resident Evil games first launched, it was a little…glitzy. The movies seemed to forget all of the shadowy, water-stained darkness that the games gave to the world, instead focusing […]
Iron Maiden and KISS Will Be on the Soundtrack to Marvel's New 'Guardians of the Galaxy' Game
When it comes to soundtracks, Marvel's number one property is definitely Guardians of the Galaxy. The film series about a gang of interstellar misfits committing alternating acts of crime and heroism brings some big '70s rock […]
Ghost Announce In-Game Collaboration with Iron Maiden's 'Legacy of the Beast' Mobile Game
It's hard to imagine any metal band as popular and massive as British legends Iron Maiden. But in a few short years, Swedish occult rockers Ghost have certainly become contenders with their brand of palatable […]

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaCommonCrawl


text:
New Globalworth Managing Director for Romania
Romania Journal	 Jan 12, 2021 0
Globalworth office investor has announced the appointment of Marian V. Popa as Managing Director for Romania with effect from 1st March 2021. As Managing Director, Marian V. Popa will be responsible for managing the company's activities in…
Minthical has new Managing Director
Minthical, a full-service international communications agency with offices in Switzerland, Romania and The UK, is delighted to announce the appointment of a key member of its management team. Simina Leotescu has joined Minthical as…
Senior retail expert joins FASHION HOUSE Group in Romania
FASHION HOUSE Group, has appointed retail veteran Cornelia Nicolae to the position of Retail Operations Director in Bucharest. Cornelia Nicolae will be responsible for launching the Group's new flagship development, its second in…
DHL Express appoints new Managing Director for Romania
Romania Journal	 Jul 28, 2020 0
DHL Express Romania has a new Managing Director effective July 1 2020. Agnieszka Błaś will be responsible for over 500 employees, providing services for nearly 6000 account customers, across 25 facilities in Romania. Agnieszka had…
New Managing Director for Janssen in Romania
Sévan Kaloustian has taken the role of Managing Director of Janssen Johnson & Johnson's Pharma Companies in Romania as of the end of last year. Sévan Kaloustian was previously Business Manager for Janssen Poland. During his ten-year…
UPS appoints Yannick Mooijman as new managing director for Romania
UPS has announced today the appointment of Yannick Mooijman as its managing director for Hungary, Greece, Romania, and Slovenia, where he has responsibility for UPS's operations, business development and strategy. He replaces Jim Kearney,…
Romanian sports personalities, TV presenters, bloggers and influencers support the 10th edition of…
Romania Journal	 May 28, 2019 0
The DHL Carpathian Marathon powered by MPG is celebrating its 10th edition in 2019 and many supporters, athletes and public figures, have decided to join the event to the chance for an exceptional adventure in the heart of the Carpathians.…
Alexandra Ristariu appointed Managing Director for Mondelez Romania
Alexandra Ristariu will take over the role of Managing Director for Mondelez Romania, as of June 2019. She has been part of Mondelēz International for 11 years and has been a great contributor of South Central Europe (SCE) Leadership Team…
Luxoft appoints Bogdan Pelinescu as Managing Director for Central Europe
Anca Bernovici	 Mar 5, 2018 0
Luxoft, one of the top providers of software development services and innovative IT solutions to global customers, appointed Romanian-born Bogdan Pelinescu as Managing Director for Central Europe, as a press release informs. Thus, as of…
Pascal Cassecuelle, appointed the new Managing Director of Bayer Romania
Anca Bernovici	 Aug 8, 2017 0
As of August 1, Pascal Cassecuelle takes over the lead of Bayer Romania, Bulgaria and the Republic of Moldova, replacing Andreas Schremmer, who will continue his activity as CFO of Bayer Canada, a press release informs. Pascal started…


text:
Centrify Achieves Another Year of Record Sales Bookings and Accelerated Growth
All-Organic Sales Grew a Record 50 Percent over 2010; Largest Market Share in Industry Segment Grows to more than 4,000 Paying Customers
SUNNYVALE, Calif. ‒ Centrify Corporation, the leading provider of security and compliance solutions that centrally control, secure and audit access to cross-platform systems and applications using Active Directory, today announced that the company posted record total sales in calendar year 2011 and sales growth of 50 percent over the prior calendar year, while achieving profitability targets for the year.
In addition, the company was cash-flow positive for the year, and grew its enterprise customer installed base by more than 1,000 to a total of more than 4,000 overall customers, the largest share in its segment within the security market. The company's employee base grew by 50 percent over 2010 as it expanded to meet the rapidly growing industry demand for its security and compliance solutions.
"Our organization as a whole is extremely proud of our record year in 2011 and how we are acknowledged by our customers as important partners enabling them to address their complex security and compliance needs," said Centrify CEO Tom Kemp. "Looking to 2012, with major shifts including cloud adoption and 'bring-your-own- device' trends altering the economics of enterprise IT, Centrify will deliver a new set of software and services to address these new sets of security challenges which are emerging."
In addition to reaching significant records on sales, new customer and growth fronts, Centrify also achieved the following milestones during 2011:
Successfully raised $16 million in additional venture capital to fuel growth both from a sales and product development perspective.
Strengthened the executive management of the company by hiring Chief Financial Officer, Tim Steinkopf, who previously was CFO of publicly traded Secure Computing until its acquisition by McAfee. Additionally, the company increased overall employee headcount by more than 50% versus 2010 and expanded its international presence with new offices in Germany and Australia.
Introduced Centrify Suite 2012, its next generation product offering that delivers enhanced administration and privilege management capabilities and additional application single sign-on capabilities. As part of Suite 2012, Centrify also extended its DirectAudit solution to uniquely audit user activity on Windows servers in addition to its previously supported UNIX/Linux support, and added support for 50 new operating system platforms, including Day 1 support for Mac OS X Lion.
Released Centrify Express 2012, a major new release of its comprehensive suite of five, free Active Directory-based integration solutions that deliver authentication, single sign-on, remote access, file-sharing, and reporting capabilities for cross-platform systems deployed on-premise or in the cloud.
Other significant product advancements in 2011 included the delivery of Hierarchical Zones, a major new feature added to Centrify DirectControl 5.0. Zones delivers fast and straight-forward migration and management of UNIX identities from multiple sources into Active Directory, and its capabilities are reflected in U.S. Patent #8,024,360 that was awarded to Centrify by the United States Patent and Trademark Office in 2011.
Announced Centrify Suite as the first Active Directory Bridge solution to earn FIPS 140-2 Level 1 Certification.
Centrify entered into a partnership with Splunk to increase operational intelligence for IT security and compliance and also added a number of new reseller partners to the Centrify Partner Network.
Earned numerous awards including multiple Editors' Best and Community Choice awards from the Windows User Community and Windows IT Pro magazine; the government industry's Best Identity Management Platform from Government Security News; a 5-star rating from SC Magazine following a competitive labs review; and the Best Identity Management Award from the Government Technology Research Alliance (GTRA); among others.
Centrify delivers integrated software solutions that centrally control, secure and audit access to cross-platform systems and applications by leveraging the infrastructure organizations already own ‒ Microsoft Active Directory. From the data center and into the cloud, more than 4,000 organizations, including 40 percent of the Fortune 50, rely on Centrify's identity consolidation and privilege management solutions to reduce IT expenses, strengthen security and meet compliance requirements. For more information about Centrify and its solutions, call +1 (408) 542-7500 or visit http://www.centrify.com/.
Centrify, DirectAudit, DirectControl and DirectSecure are registered trademarks and DirectAuthorize and DirectManage are trademarks of Centrify Corporation in the United States and other countries.


Kate Beckinsale reprises her role as vampire warrior Selene in this, the fourth part of the fantasy thriller franchise. When humans discover the existence of the Vampire and Lycan clans, Selene must escape imprisonment and lead the battle to protect both species from the threat of extermination by the forces of humanity. Scott Speedman and Charles Dance co-star.


The Cardinals roared back with five runs in the bottom of the seventh, but Dan Winkler and A.J. Minter retired the final six batters to close out the 6-5 Braves win. – Buy Cheap Wholesale Jerseys From China Free Shipping Online, Save Up 60% off!
Previous Previous post: Jones isn't at Falcons' minicamp over a contract dispute.


text:
Luis Ordaz Net Worth 2018: What is this baseball player worth?
Luis Ordaz is a pro baseball player who plays Infielder. Ordaz was born on August 12, 1975, in Maracaibo, Venezuela. This page will take a closer look at Luis Ordaz's net worth.
Luis Ordaz Career, Earnings
Ordaz bats Right and throws Right. Ordaz debuted in the MLB on September 3, 1997 for the St. Louis Cardinals. In all, Ordaz played for the St. Louis Cardinals, Kansas City Royals, and Tampa Bay Rays. Ordaz's career ended with the Tampa Bay Devil Rays in 2006.
Some of Ordaz's most prominent statistics in the MLB included a Batting average stat of .218, a Hit stat of 96, and a Run stat of 51.
Luis Ordaz Net Worth 2018
Luis Ordaz was last under contract in 2006, according to USA Today, with a 1 (2006) year package worth $400,000. Over the years, Ordaz earned $200,000 in 2000, $200,000 in 2001, and $400,000 in 2006.
Player compensation can range widely. In the MLB, the median pay is near $3 million every year. Top pro baseball players can make $25 million or more per annum, and less successful players bring in $1 million or less.
Luis Ordaz net worth: soccer/football salary distribution
Outside the MLB, most contracts are worth less than $10,000 a year.
So what is baseball player Luis Ordaz's net worth in 2018? Our estimate for Luis Ordaz's net worth as of 2018 is: $18 million
Want to see some related net worth articles? Check out these: Jim Burns, Charlie Hudson, Logan Easley, Scrappy Carroll, Wes Hodges, Fernando Nieve, Marlin Stuart, Justin Miller, Billy Grabarkewitz, Fred Blackwell, and Steve Yerkes.


text:
El Premio Alwin Mittasch (: ) concedido por la DECHEMA (Deutsche Gesellschaft für Chemische Technik und Biotechnologie) es un premio por investigaciones sobre catalizadores. Nombrado en memoria de Alwin Mittasch, siendo concedido desde 1990. Fue denominado inicialmente Alwin-Mittasch-Medaille.

Recipientes
1990 Gerhard Ertl
1992 Jerzy Haber
1995 Hans-Herbert Brintzinger, Hansjörg Sinn y Walter Kaminsky
1998 Wilhelm Keim y  Helmut Knözinger
2001 Rutger van Santen
2006 Avelino Corma
2009 Jens Weitkamp y Jens K. Nørskov
2012 Graham Hutchings y Takashi Tatsumi
2013 Pierre A. Jacobs
2015 Robert Schlögl

Referencias

Enlaces externos
 Preisträgerliste

Premios de química

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaWikipedia


text:
Class Action Lawsuit Against HHS; Was It a Case of Misapplication of "Observation Status"?
The Center for Medicare Advocacy and co-counsel, the National Senior Citizen Law Center, filed a class action lawsuit against Kathleen Sebelius, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, on behalf of seven individual plaintiffs who represent a nationwide class of individuals harmed by an increasingly common practice. The plaintiffs are Medicare beneficiaries who received inpatient hospital services, but were improperly classified as outpatients, often referred to as "observation status," and therefore deprived of Medicare Part A coverage for their hospital stay and after care. Bagnall vs. Sebelius, 3:11-cv-01703 (D. Conn. 11/3/2011).
The misapplication of "observation status" deprives Medicare beneficiaries of their coverage rights and may cause them to absorb significant hospital costs that otherwise would be paid for under Medicare Part A. Additionally, they may be forced to forego critical post-hospitalization skilled nursing facility (SNF) care or pay exorbitant out-of-pocket costs for it because Medicare requires a minimum of three consecutive days as a hospital inpatient to qualify for SNF care.
"We've turned to the courts for fairness because 'observation status' harms thousands of Americans receiving Medicare each year, nationwide," said Judith Stein, Founder and Executive Director of the Center for Medicare Advocacy, one of the nation's leading legal advocates for the more than 48 million older and disabled Americans enrolled in Medicare. "It causes severe financial problems for beneficiaries and their families, and deprives them of nursing home coverage altogether."
"Worse yet, without advocates, Medicare recipients have virtually no way of challenging their denial of benefits," said attorney Gill Deford, the Center for Medicare Advocacy's Director of Litigation. "Without a class action lawsuit, it may be impossible to stop the government from misusing 'observation status' in the first place."
"Throughout my sister's hospital records the word 'admitted' or 'admit' was used. So we were shocked when we were advised that she was 'observation only,'" stated Mrs. Shirley Burton, a plaintiff seeking justice for her late sister, Nettie Jean Sapp, of Temple Texas.
Plaintiff Lee Barrows of Connecticut described her husband's five-day stay in a Connecticut hospital as an observation patient and denial of Medicare payment for his subsequent nursing care. "After five days of treatment in the hospital, my husband's neurologist, physician and social worker ushered me into the hallway to tell me that my husband was never admitted. I was stunned with disbelief and tearfully blurted out that I would fight this," said Mrs. Barrows. "His doctors then indicated that this happens once or twice a week."
For more information about the class-action lawsuit, or to learn more about Observation Status or how to get involved in advocacy activities visit www.medicareadvocacy.org.
The Center for Medicare Advocacy, Inc., established in 1986, is a national nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that provides education, advocacy and legal assistance to help older people and people with disabilities obtain fair access to Medicare and necessary health care. The Center is based in Washington, DC and Connecticut with offices throughout the country.
Health, Fitness and Style, News and Issues, Government, Legal, Senior Women Web


Dr. Josh Luke will appear at a Best-seller Celebration for his book "Health-Wealth" at Alzehimer's Orange County from 7 to 9 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 22. Alzheimer's Orange County is at 2515 McCabe Way, Ste. 200, Irvine. The first 50 people to register for free at www.OCBookClub.com get a free copy of the book at the event.
Join the conversation: Sign up to be part of the Register Book Club on Facebook and connect with other local book lovers.
Do you have a local book event you'd like to share? Are you an author with Orange County ties and a new book? Email bookclub@ocregister.com. For events, please submit information at least two weeks in advance.
Correction: An earlier version of this post contained an incorrect time for the event.
Jeff Miller started at The Orange County Register in 1989 as the Costa Mesa cities reporter and later covered Huntington Beach and courts, in addition to a stint as a general-assignment reporter. He has been an editor since 1997, overseeing beats such as breaking news, courts, immigration, education, pop music, theater, visual arts, dance, TV and movies.


Stay up-to-date with Kitchen Choreography by reading our news and press releases. Our designers are regularly featured in trade publications and journals. We love to write and share our projects with the public.


text:
musicAll Sections
Taylor Hawkins: a joyous presence whose true allegiance was always to Foo Fighters
Stevie Chick
Saturday, 26 Mar 2022
# Dave Grohl
# Foo Fighters
Hawkins' ebullience and his unique connection with Dave Grohl helped electrify the band's performances
Taylor Hawkins: Foo Fighters drummer dies aged 50
It's hard to imagine a more daunting gig in rock than taking the drum stool in a group fronted by Dave Grohl, widely celebrated as the greatest drummer of his generation. That gig would have seemed all the more daunting, considering Foo Fighters' previous drummer, William Goldsmith, had exited after Grohl re-recorded the drum parts for the group's troubled second album, The Colour and the Shape, believing Goldsmith's contributions not up to scratch.
That Taylor Hawkins chose to grab this seemingly poisoned chalice regardless spoke to his confidence in his own drumming, but also the strength of the bond he'd already built with Grohl.
Hawkins, treasured by the Foos' loyal fans for his skills as a drummer and songwriter, his abundant ebullience onstage and in music videos, and his obvious affectionate kinship with Grohl, would hold tight to that drum stool for 25 years, until his untimely death on Friday.
Texas-born, California-raised Hawkins was playing drums for Alanis Morissette when he and Grohl first crossed paths in 1996. Both Hawkins and Grohl were spending that summer playing festivals in Europe; Morissette was very much the more successful artist then, her breakthrough, Jagged Little Pill, the year's bestselling album, having shifted a staggering 18m copies worldwide. Still, Hawkins was intimidated when he first met Grohl. "Nirvana were my favourite band in the world at that time," Hawkins told me in 2005, "and I was convinced Dave would think I was a dork. But he came up and introduced himself to me, and was really complimentary, just a really nice cat.
"Everybody tells us we're like brothers, but we're actually very different – but we had a similar energy, not to sound like a fucking hippy." Grohl, meanwhile, recalled that his first impression of Hawkins was "this fuckin' crazy partying surfer. Which was absolutely correct."
The following year, after Goldsmith's exit from the Foos, Hawkins reached out to Grohl. "I'd read that Will was quitting Foo Fighters, or being fired or whatever," Hawkins told me later. "I got hold of Dave and told him: 'Yo, I heard you're looking for a drummer.' And he said: 'Yeah, you know anybody?' Cocksucker! He made me ask [for the job] ... Actually, since Alanis was one of the biggest artists in the world at the time, and Foo Fighters were still just kinda starting out, he thought: 'Why would you want to bail on someone who's selling 30m records?' But I wanted to play rock music, and I loved the Foo Fighters – they were my favourite band."
Hawkins made his studio debut with Foo Fighters' third album, 1999's There Is Nothing Left to Lose, recorded as a bare trio of Grohl, Hawkins and bassist Nate Mendel in the basement of a house in Virginia, Grohl trying to exorcise the bruising experience of making The Colour and the Shape. In Hawkins, Grohl found a kindred spirit: able to hold his own on the drum kit and match Grohl's pulverising, disciplined and never showy style, sharing Grohl's passion for then unfashionable classic and heavy rock influences, and with a joyous nature that bore the group aloft in moments of tension.
Grohl himself had always seemed the goofy, sunshine element amid the darkness of his previous group, Nirvana. Now, in Hawkins, he'd located his own Dave Grohl figure for Foo Fighters. "Taylor and I are like brothers," he said, years later. "The two of us are best friends. You only find so many best friends in a lifetime. Taylor and I wound up being separated at birth."
Taylor Hawkins and Dave Grohl in 2013. Photograph: Mario Anzuoni/Reuters
There Is Nothing Left to Lose struck a perfect balance between Grohl's native grungey instincts and his love for melodic rock; it remains Foo Fighters' finest album, and surely the injection of positivity that came with Hawkins' arrival on the drum stool was a key element.
Bands are hostages to precarious, volatile chemistry, and for all their lovable public image and abundant bonhomie, Foo Fighters have been as subject to internal ructions as any. But Hawkins' giddy presence had always seemed a balming influence, as the group enjoyed subsequent commercial success and pursued ambitious projects such as their acoustic/electric double album, 2005's In Your Honor, or their documentary series/album Sonic Highways, or, indeed, their recently released horror movie, Studio 666.
Hawkins and Grohl's unique connection electrified Foo Fighters' live performances, with Hawkins telling one interviewer that the duo would "get into these battles live, guitar versus drums, and Dave's virtually playing drums on the guitar … and I like to sing a little bit and he can go back on the drums and remember what real hard work is and then go back out front."
Indeed, it's hard to imagine Foo Fighters without Hawkins' high-spirited presence. When, in August 2001, Hawkins overdosed on heroin, Grohl sat by the drummer's bedside while he remained in a coma for a fortnight. Grohl later told biographer Paul Brannigan that those weeks were "the first time in my life that I ever considered quitting music. Because I was wondering if music just equalled death. I didn't want to do music if everyone is just gonna die all the time. I was out of my mind, I was so frightened, and heartbroken and confused. And I said to everyone: 'I don't even wanna hear the word Foo Fighters until I'm ready to say it again.'"
Hawkins recovered, and later described the experience in terms of a wake-up call as regards his hard-partying ways. Grohl, meanwhile, realised he needed to stretch his wings beyond Foo Fighters, going on to pursue his all-star metal project Probot and playing drums with Queens of the Stone Age, among other extracurricular activities.
On stage at the Lollapalooza 2022 music festival in Santiago. Photograph: Javier Torres/AFP/Getty
And while Foo Fighters soon reunited, Hawkins also began to explore other avenues. The three albums he recorded as part of his Taylor Hawkins and the Coattail Riders side project – which he described to me as "a bit of a piss-take, as you British say", though it's clear it was more heartfelt than that – allowed him to indulge his classic rock fantasies, and showcase his gifts as a singer-songwriter, which Foo Fighters fans had glimpsed on Cold Day in the Sun, the Tom Petty-esque soft-rocker he wrote and sang for In Your Honor.
The Coattail Riders' three albums featured appearances from luminaries such as Brian May and Roger Taylor of Queen, Chrissie Hynde, Nancy Wilson of Heart, Sex Pistol Steve Jones and James Gang's Joe Walsh. Hawkins also fronted another group, the much heavier The Birds of Satan, which grew out of his heavy rock covers band, Chevy Metal.
But Hawkins' true allegiance was always to Foo Fighters. Just over a week ago, 18 March, marked the 25th anniversary of the announcement of his joining the group. On Friday night, Foo Fighters were supposed to be headlining the opening night of the Estéreo Picnic festival in Bogotá, Colombia. In their place, the organisers played a message reading "Taylor Hawkins Por Siempre" over the video screens, as fans sang along to Foo Fighters' 1996 anthem My Hero. The void left by Hawkins' passing will be profound.
The GuardianTramp
Taylor Hawkins tribute concert review – stars unite to honour the late Foo Fighters drummer
An eclectic lineup of musicians makes this a curious bombardment of music – but Dave Grohl, his voice cracking with emotion, is the real star of the show
Alexis Petridis
04, Sep, 2022 @12:36 PM
Taylor Hawkins: Foo Fighters drummer dies aged 50, band announces
Group led by Dave Grohl says members are 'devastated' and 'musical spirit' of Hawkins will live on
Ben Beaumont-Thomas and Caitlin Cassidy
Foo Fighters - review
Dave Grohl's band are massively popular and have the audience on their side, but lack any real cultural traction of their own, writes Paul Lester
04, Jul, 2011 @5:15 PM
Taylor Hawkins enlists help of Dave Grohl for side project
Foo Fighters frontman will appear on the Birds of Satan's self-titled first album, out in April
Foo Fighters: Concrete and Gold review – Beatles versus Slayer in fight against mid-career blandness
With guest slots for Paul McCartney and Justin Timberlake, the help of Adele co-writer Greg Kurstin and lyrics about Nazi-fixated punks, Dave Grohl finds just enough inspiration to keep the ball rolling
14, Sep, 2017 @2:00 PM
Foo Fighters: Medicine at Midnight | Alexis Petridis's album of the week
Dave Grohl's band keep changing their methods but the results sound the same, even as they aim at David Bowie disco on their first LP since 2017
04, Feb, 2021 @12:00 PM
Foo Fighters/Cee Lo Green - review
Dave Grohl's charm and witty asides couldn't obscure the many lulls in a long set, writes Ian Gittins
Ian Gittins
27, Feb, 2011 @6:01 PM
Foo Fighters' Dave Grohl: 'I got 6,000 muffins from Lionel Richie after missing Glastonbury'
When a broken leg scuppered the Nirvana legend's plans to headline the Pyramid stage in 2015, his only consolation was a present from a pop hero. But now, the Foos are ready to finally hit Worthy Farm
22, Jun, 2017 @12:29 PM
Glastonbury 2017: Saturday evening with Katy Perry, Solange and Foo Fighters – as it happened
Katy Perry sparkles and crowdsurfs, Solange gives us a birthday surprise, Stormzy signs in, and Foo Fighters bring on the fireworks
Alex Needham
Foo Fighters at Glastonbury 2017 review – rockers cruise to middle of the road
Dave Grohl's neo-grunge rockers play their early hits with ferocity, but you can't escape the blandness of the ballads that follow
Kate Hutchinson
25, Jun, 2017 @12:34 AM


text:
Jo Dong-hyuk (born December 11, 1977) is a South Korean actor. He made his acting debut in Make It Big (2002), followed by erotic films Hypnotized (2004), The Intimate (2005), and Searching for the Elephant (2009). On television, Jo starred in family dramas Likeable or Not (2007) and The Moon and Stars for You (2012), period action thriller Yaksha (2010), and medical drama Brain (2011).

Filmography

Television series
Rugal (2020) as Han Tae-woong
Love Affairs In The Afternoon (2019) as Do Ha-yoon
Bad Guys: Vile City (2017-2018) as Tae-soo (cameo)
The K2 (tvN, 2016) as JSS Special Ops captain (Ep. 8)
Detective Alice (web drama) (Naver TV Cast, 2016)
Late Night Restaurant (SBS, 2015) (guest)
Bad Guys (OCN, 2014)
Inspiring Generation (KBS2, 2014)
She Is Wow (tvN, 2013) (cameo)
Moon and Stars for You (KBS1, 2012)
Brain (KBS2, 2011)
Yaksha (OCN, 2010)
Winter Bird (MBC, 2007) (cameo)
Likeable or Not (KBS1, 2007)
Snow in August  (SBS, 2007)
The Person I Love  (SBS, 2007)
Mr. Goodbye (KBS2, 2006)
Young-jae's Golden Days  (MBC, 2005)
Miss Kim's Million Dollar Quest  (SBS, 2004)

Film
 Blood is thicker than water (2022) as Doohyun
Love At The End of The World (2015)
Camellia (2010; segment "Kamome")
Searching for the Elephant (2009)
Love House (2006)
The Intimate (2005)
Hypnotized (2004)
Make It Big (2002) (bit part)

Variety show
 Mr. House Husband 2 (2022–present)
 Cool Kiz On the Block
Beating Hearts (2013-2014)
SNL Korea - Season 4 (2013) (host - season 4, episode 21)
Adrenaline - Season 2 (2013)
My Partner (2010)
Invincible Saturday (2010)
Let's Go Dream Team! Season 2 (2009)
Kko Kko Tours Single Single 2 (2008)

Music video
Lee Jung-bong - "Love Sha La La" (2013)
Dreamcatcher - "Chase Me" (2017)
Dreamcatcher - "Good Night" (2017)

Theater
Fool for Love (2010)

Awards
2012 Asia Model Awards: Beautiful Brand Federation Popularity Award
2007 Andre Kim Best Star Awards: Best Newcomer
SIEG Model Contest: Second Place

References

External links
 Jo Dong-hyuk at Jina Entertainment

South Korean male television actors
South Korean male film actors
South Korean male stage actors
1977 births
Living people


text:
Williams » Special Collections » Williams History » Buildings and Sites » Mansion House
In 1830, Williams College began renovations on the property that had served the town as a public house and changed the establishment's name to the Mansion House. The College wanted to alleviate its student housing problems and also provide a place to host functions and board faculty. Even future Williams College President Mark Hopkins lived in the Mansion House after he married in 1833.
The Mansion House was now a sprawling structure with three stories surrounded by piazzas and covered in white clapboard. The American Advocate lauded the structure's renovation, saying: "The Williamstown Mansion House is now open for the reception of company. A first rate public house has long been a desideratum of this part of the country, and we congratulate the travelling public on the successful accomplishment of an object so necessary for their comfort. No place on the continent can boast a purer atmosphere or more romantic scenery than Williamstown, and we believe it is not extravagant to say there is no public house where company can be better accommodated or more pleasantly situated."
The Mansion House was the scene of the College's commencement dinner, the early meetings of the Kappa Alpha fraternity, shows, dances, lectures, and other public events, and the management even rented out storefronts in its basement. However, despite the important role that the Mansion House played in the life of the College and the community, this did not have a direct correlation with economic success. The College sold the business to John S. Gray in 1844, who in turn sold it to Stephen V.R. Hoxsey in 1849. Hoxsey also improved the building and held it through the Civil War, but was unable to alter the fortunes of the unprofitable establishment.
On October 6, 1872, the Mansion House was completely destroyed by fire. The New Mansion House, constructed on the same site, would finally experience what none of its previous incarnations had, legitimate financial success.
By Jaime Margalotti (Williams Class of 2000)
Adriance, Dr. Vanderpoel. "The Evolution of Greylock Hotel." Supplement to the Williams Alumni Review XXXVIII (May 1946).
Brooks, Robert R. R. Williamstown the First 200 years, 1753-1953. Williamstown: Williamstown Historical Commission, 1974. pp.151-2
Goodrich Hall (1865-1902)
Griffin Hall, 1828-


text:
DCCA to take comments on Oceanic Time Warner's services
HONOLULU – The state Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs' Cable Television Division has received notification of Oceanic Time Warner Cable's intent to renew its Maui County and Lahaina/West Maui cable television franchises.
As part of the renewal process, DCCA is holding community meetings to obtain the public's general input and comments on Oceanic's services and how subscribers or their communities may be able to benefit from services provided by Oceanic and its cable television systems on Maui.
The agency also seeks feedback on the services currently being provided by Oceanic and Akaku: Maui Community Television, Maui's PEG Access Organization.
Maui meetings are slated for Tuesday, Aug. 28, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the West Maui Senior Center at 788 Pauoa St. in Lahaina, and Wednesday, Aug. 29, from 4:30 to 7 p.m. in the J. Walter Cameron Center Auditorium at 95 Mahalani St. in Wailuku.
According to the DCCA, these community meetings are part of an effort to assess the community needs and interests with regard to Oceanic's cable television service.
Participation as an individual or a representative of a community organization will assist DCCA in determining what it should consider in the renewal process.
At the meetings, information will be provided on the cable television franchising process.
All interested persons will be afforded the opportunity to submit their comments, both orally and in writing, at the time of the community meeting, and will be asked to fill out a brief questionnaire and survey to help identify cable-related community needs and interests on Maui.
This is an important opportunity for the community to have a voice in this process, as comments and input from these meetings will be used to compile a "Community Ascertainment Report" that will serve as an important tool in the cable franchise renewal process.
Any issues directly related to Oceanic Time Warner's cable franchises in Maui County that appear in this report should be addressed by the firm within its application for renewal.
Individuals who are unable to attend these meetings but would still like to submit written comments have until Sept. 14. Send comments by e-mail to cabletv@ dcca.hawaii.gov, fax to (808) 586-2625 or mail to DCCA-CATV, P.O. Box 541, Honolulu, HI 96809.
For more information, contact DCCA-CATV at the address above or call (808) 586-2620.


text: Q: searching sorting filtering not working for ng-table in angular I'm using ng-table for searching filtering pagination. It displays all ok. but nothing is working. It displays all records but my count is 5. Searching is not working.

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaStackExchange


text:
Check out Marvel Studios' Avengers: Endgame new character posters, plus a shocking reveal
Disclaimer: We are part of the campaigning bloggers promoting the release of the film described in this blog post, alongside Allied Contigo. Although we may or may not be compensated for sharing this information, all opinions are 100% our own. Any and all promotional photos and information were provided to us for press purposes.
With Marvel Studios' Avengers:Endgame just around the corner, some of us may feel a clash of emotions, as that is how they left us ever since the previous film. However, here we are, knowing that the end is near, and while we wait, still finding that what we thought we knew wasn't quite the whole picture. Just a fair warning with this post. I am very passionate about the MCU, because I have been a comic book fan since I was a kid. With that being said, in this blog post I am sharing a few of my thoughts about the upcoming film, which also include some spoilers if you haven't seen the last 43 films in the franchise (Avengers: Infinity War, Ant-Man & The Wasp, and Captain Marvel). With this in mind, read at your own risk. I don't want to spoil these previous movies if you haven't watched them, but if that's your case, why haven't you? You still have some time before Endgame, which will be playing in theaters in less than a month (April 26th, 2019). In this post, I invite you to join me, by sharing your own particular theories in a comment below. I really want to read them all, before the film comes out.
There is something super exciting about being able to watch two Marvel Studio's movies being less than two months apart. We are the kind of people that can binge on all of Marvel's movies, because we are huge Marvel fans, and never get enough of them. We just love them. However, we are also a little stressed out here. Let me tell you why...
When Marvel Studio's Avengers: Infinity War came out, we were not expecting to lose so many characters to Thanos' plan. However, in a way, we are still very hopeful about Avengers: Endgame, even though, we can't really expect much. We've learned our lesson from the previous film, haha. I mean, this type of thing happened in the comic books all the time, but really--it's hard to see your favorite characters just vanish. You end up with: So.Many.Questions! We were definitely hooked into trying to find out what was next. Therefore, a couple of weeks ago we watched Marvel Studios' Captain Marvel, and now we are totally ready for some closure with Endgame--"whatever it takes."
Let me continue by sharing the rest of the character posters below, which by the way, a couple may leave you with a bit of a shock. Don't worry, I'm definitely sharing my thoughts on that. The posters in color are those who survived to Thanos' finger snap. Those in gray hue, are those who vanished. Anyone else still finding it hard to get over it? This is my response: Neveeeeeeeeeer!
Surviving Character Posters
I'm so glad, that even though Thanos wiped half of the universe, there is still enough power in those who survived to avenge their friends. I am very excited for some characters that were not in the previous Avenger's movie, such as; Valkyrie and Ant-man. I think Ant-man is going to be a big surprise for some of the characters, as he had been missing (sorry, I can't spoil this much, you have to watch Ant-Man and The Wasp to catch up with this). I think his role in this film is going to be quite interesting. Okoye and Wong, two of my all-time favorites and I just can't wait to see them in action again. I personally feel quite sad for the character of Rocket. He lost all his family. So in a way, it would be interesting to see if he will keep on hanging out with Thor aka "Handsome Muscular Man", and the Valkyrie as well.
Characters like War Machine, who never gave up, despite his incident during Civil War, and then Ms. Potts and Mr. Happy, even without a particular super power, are back in this film bringing with them one of the biggest powers of all; Hope.
Now, let's not forget, the newest member of the franchise, which is technically not the newest-newest, but to find out why I am saying this, you'd have to watch her origin film; Captain Marvel.
I just want to be her best friend! Can I, can I? I'm obsessed with Carol Danvers' character, and I think she might bring quite a few surprises to the Avengers' table in this film and the overall franchise. I think her comeback (oops, spoiler), will be of significant importance as we move on in the upcoming films. As I mentioned before, we just watched her origin film a couple of weekends ago, and can't get enough of her role. Therefore, I am super excited that I didn't have to wait that long to continue the story with Marvel Studio's Avengers: Endgame.
The Fallen Characters
Star-lord, you goofy, goofy man! *sigh. Well, love makes us do stupid things. Nonetheless, like Dr. Strange said: "There was no other way". After hearing him say this, I have to believe that regardless of all the loss,(and I am being super optimist here) it was the only way to actually defeat Thanos at the end. At least that is what I think. So, hopefully?
Although each of the characters that vanished created a very emotional moment for many of us, due to how fond we have grown of them over this past decade, Scarlet Witch and Vision were a tough one for me. It was like no matter what, their love story was doomed to mirror our beloved Romeo & Juliet. This one got me so upset, darn you Time Stone!
This second group shown above was interesting as they vanished. Well, Peter Parker and Bucky, to me, were very, very touching, at least in my opinion. Mostly because they didn't know what was happening and had that confusing look in their faces at the end. This is something I didn't see with let's say--the other characters like those from Guardians of the Galaxy. To me, their last expressions felt more like: "Oh no, here we go again". And well, if you've seen their previous two movies, you definitely understand why.
With Falcon, it was so quick, I had to watch the movie again just to make sure they were not pulling my leg with the poster. None of the other characters even noticed that he had vanished right in that spot. That must be the saddest way to go.
I still don't understand how Furry could keep himself together long enough to just act on what was happening, giving him enough time to send that last SOS. I mean, it seemed to me that Shield was very much out of the loop regarding Thanos' plan: Well done Nick Furry. When I grow up, I want to be just like you, Flerken and all *wink.
Don't even get me started on The Wasp, ugh! I'm still very upset about it. However, the fact that Loki showed up in these posters has gotten some people speculating about theories on his death. I don't know how much those theories could be valid, I mean, just look at Gamora's case, and she is also in the posters. However, at this point in time, I cannot discard anything. Something that I've learned throughout the lifetime of this franchise, is that anything is possible. And by anything, I mean a.ny.thing (Is this where I'm supposed to drop the mic?).
How can there possibly be "Wakanda forever" if the heirs are gone!! No, no, no, no! How many no's does it take to get over it? Just so that I can keep count, because I just can't stop shaking m head from side to side. Come on Marvel Studios! You can't make a super awesome film like Black Panther, only to follow it up with this. I'm dying here. Haha, can you tell I'm a huge fan of this particular film? Well, we did see T'Challa disappear, but not Shuri! Why Shuri? Okay, that would be like saying "Why anyone?" It just came as a huge surprise, because just when we thought we had caught up with everything Avengers:Infinity War and moving forward towards Endgame, then we get hit with this just a month before the release of the film. Well played Marvel Studios', *claps, *claps, well played. You really know how to keep us with all the emotions pouring out, as we get ready for some closure-- perhaps? Pretty please?
Lastly, not to say the least...
Ay no! I got so teary when it was his turn. But I have to believe he was wise enough to let things happen the way they were meant to, and that is why his last words were those he said. He seemed sad but also confident that it was in fact the only way to stop Thanos. History has taught us, that like in any war, there are sacrifices to be made. However, we've also learned to grasp on to hope. Thus, I am hoping that all will be well at the end. That all will be fixed somehow. I mean, come on, I have my theories too. There are super powerful characters in the franchise, some can even manipulate time. I have a lot of expectations from Wong. Besides, I did cheat a little, because I know that Dr. Strange 2 is coming soon, haha. Although now that I think about it, that doesn't give me any guarantees, as some of the movies that have come after the fact, the Thanos fact, have been from before the chaos. Still, I'm #TeamWong & #TeamStrange all the way.
I believe that no matter how little a character thinks they can do, considering that some don't really have powers like Captain Marvel, or Thor, or super strength like the Hulk, they have courage, so strong, that it does give them the ability to do as much and maybe even more than anything we could hope for. And thus, this time, I want to leave the movie theater with my heart in my chest (where it belongs), and not rolling down on the ground like last time, haha. So here's my question to you, how are you preparing for Marvel Studios' Avengers: Endgame?
The grave course of events set in motion by Thanos that wiped out half the universe and fractured the Avengers ranks compels the remaining Avengers to take one final stand in Marvel Studios' grand conclusion to twenty-two films, "Avengers: Endgame."
Kevin Feige produces "Avengers: Endgame," and Anthony and Joe Russo are the directors. Louis D'Esposito, Victoria Alonso, Michael Grillo, Trinh Tran, Jon Favreau, James Gunn and Stan Lee are the executive producers, and Christopher Markus & Stephen McFeely wrote the screenplay.
Website and Mobile site: https://www.marvel.com/movies/avengers-endgame
Like us on Facebook: Facebook.com/MarvelStudios
Follow us on Twitter: Twitter.com/MarvelStudios
Instagram: @MarvelStudios
LATEST MOVIE CLIP
Okay, after our thoughts regarding the posters, which by the way are awesome, what are your theories? I'd love to read them, no matter how crazy or odd they may seem. Remember that throughout these past decade, we have learned to expect the unexpected from all Avenger films. That is something I have actually enjoyed over the years, because something that people around me knew about me, was that it was really hard to surprise me in a film. At some point, I knew exactly what was going to happen, which was annoying at times, even for me. I love being surprised in films, even if it is with upsetting events. I love discovering unexpected outcomes, and something a bit more connected to real life, which is that not every story has a happy ending. And while, I am not trying to be pessimistic about it, I believe this is why we get to connect so well with these films, because at some level, we can relate to the stories and characters. It's been a wonderful journey so far. I honestly can't wait for Endgame to come out, and to see what's next. One thing I know for sure, I want to grow old with these movies, so considering there are so many characters in the MCU, I expect nothing less than Avengers forever.
Don't forget Marvel Studios' Avengers Endgame will be playing in theaters across the United States on April 26th, 2019. I think it's going to blow our minds. Until then, and do expect our review on the film, remember to subscribe, or follow us via social media. And smile, because it's contagious and that's also a super power.
Tags: Disney, Geek World, Marvel, Movies
Check out Marvel Studios' Avengers: Endgame new ch...


text:
Helpline Ashburn, VA
(Change Location)
Proudly Keeping Our Military Connected
Kentucky Military Bases
Kentucky National Guard/ Reserve
The numbers for Fairchild Air Force Base have low accuracy due to its unique utilization. Entire companies are rotated through on a regular basis, so large portions of the phone directory are subject to change without notice. Please contact the base operator at (509) 247-1212 if you experience any difficulty reaching your desired contact.
Level Name
Louisville Air National Guard Base 123rd Airlift Wing 1 (502) 413-4400
Louisville Air National Guard Base 133rd Mobile Public Affairs Detachment 1 (502) 607-1713
Louisville Air National Guard Base 138th Field Artillery Brigade 1 (502) 607-1713
Louisville Air National Guard Base 149th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade 1 (804) 271-5833
Louisville Air National Guard Base 238th Regiment 1 (502) 607-7925
Louisville Air National Guard Base 438th Military Police 1 (270) 753-4042
Louisville Air National Guard Base 75th Troop Command (75th Infantry Brigade) 1 (502) 607-1713
Kentucky National Guard Joint Forces Headquarters 1 (502) 607-1713
Employer Support of the Guard and Reserves Program Support Specialist-TERESA LONA 1 (502) 607-1594
Employer Support of the Guard and Reserves Volunteer Support Technician 1 (502) 607-6055
www.valorworldwide.com
THE TRUSTED RESOURCE FOR MILITARY FAMILIES
3625 Perkins Lane
Lakewood, WA 98499
support@valorworldwide.com
Choose A Radius
Enable Device Location?


text:
package notifiers

import (
	"github.com/pemcconnell/amald/defs"
	"testing"
)

var (
	AsciiN          NotifierAscii
	MailgunN        NotifierMailgun
	TestScanResults []defs.SiteDefinition
)

func init() {
	TestScanResults = []defs.SiteDefinition{
		defs.SiteDefinition{
			Url:            "blah",
			IsLockedDown:   false,
			HttpStatusCode: 200,
		},
		defs.SiteDefinition{
			Url:            "bah",
			IsLockedDown:   true,
			HttpStatusCode: 401,
		},
		defs.SiteDefinition{
			Url:            "black",
			IsLockedDown:   true,
			HttpStatusCode: 401,
		},
		defs.SiteDefinition{
			Url:            "sheep",
			IsLockedDown:   false,
			HttpStatusCode: 200,
		},
	}
	AsciiN = NotifierAscii{
		ScanResults: TestScanResults,
		TestMode:    true,
	}
	MailgunN = NotifierMailgun{
		ScanResults: TestScanResults,
		TestMode:    true,
	}
}

func TestAsciiFire(t *testing.T) {
	if err := AsciiN.Fire(); err != nil {
		t.Errorf("Got unexpected error: %s")
	}
}

func TestMailgunFire(t *testing.T) {
	if err := AsciiN.Fire(); err != nil {
		t.Errorf("Got unexpected error: %s")
	}
}

func TestNotifiers(t *testing.T) {
	cfg := defs.Config{
		Reports: map[string]map[string]string{
			"ascii": map[string]string{
				"a": "b",
			},
			"mailgun": map[string]string{
				"a": "b",
			},
		},
	}
	summaries := make(defs.Summaries, 0)
	fired := FireNotifiers(cfg, summaries, TestScanResults, true)
	if _, ok := fired["ascii"]; !ok {
		t.Error("FireNotifiers didnt fire ascii")
	}
	if _, ok := fired["mailgun"]; !ok {
		t.Error("FireNotifiers didnt fire mailgun")
	}
}

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaGithub


While I was researching possible topics for this week, an idea struck me: "Forget about the answers being discovered, look at the questions being asked." For this, I turned to the great internet source of questions - wiki.answers, of course - and while, as you may imagine, there was a lot of wading through questions like "What is the cure for dry heaves?"and "Are the Team Fortress 2 servers down Again?" I.did manage to find a question "gem" that sparked my imagination and reminded me of an interest of mine I had forgotten about.
"What are some good questions to ask to get to know someone really well?"
A little history: I had this journal back in high school I began as a weird sort of project. I brought it with me anytime I thought I might meet someone new, and, most often, that was at The Liquid Room - practically the only place in Grand Rapids a teenager could hang out after dark.
It was this dingy coffeehouse haven for naughty alterna-teens complete with loud rock music, black walls, Christmas lights, beat-up old couches, tv-screens playing obscure black and white movies, and a "Buy one coffee or you're gone you lousy, jobless kid" policy.
They werent great questions. In fact, there were some pretty stupid ones. Still, the journal is now completely full of interviews from random people, some of which I met only once, and others belong to friends I have to this day. It is one of my great treasures.
And to this day, I love to interview people.
I still believe in the power of random, meaningless questions to bring people together, so Im sharing 15 of the best getting-to-know-you questions Ive heard or invented.
Please use them and enjoy!
Reveals: This IS sort of a cheater's getting to know you question, but I feel like the list wouldn't be complete without something like it. I like 5 because it's few enough that it forces them to think carefully and be choosy. It is interesting to see if a person decides to use their 5 words on 5 adjectives or to sum themselves up in a 5 word sentence. It's also interesting to see whether they choose all positive words or not.
2. What are your 3 biggest character flaws?
Reveals: I couldn't have the previous question without having a question on flaws. Once again, it's kind of a cheater's question, but if you only have 15 questions to really get to know someone, it seems like a waste to avoid it. What is it that they think is wrong with them? Do they choose to pick flaws that could be perceived as strengths? Does their answer seem genuine or guarded? Do they seem ashamed or proud as they list them?
Reveals: This one is mostly getting at the person's values/interests. Do they name an accomplishment, a character trait, a skill?
4. Which character trait is the biggest turn-off for you?
Reveals: Values. What they dislike about others says something about what they value in themselves and the people they care about.
5. What's your favorite movie genre? What are your 3 favorite movies?
Reveals: I'm not the biggest fan of "favorites" questions, but as someone that loves movies, I had to include this one. Besides, despite my "favorites" hang ups, the movie genres people tend to gravitate toward do say something about their personality. Favorite movies say something about a persons taste level and intelligence. "Comedy" people are definitely different than "drama" people. I like three for this because their variety - or lack of variety - alone can be revealing.
6. What do you dream about most often?
Reveals:Challenges. I'm a big believer in the value of interpreting dreams. However, to get to the truth, you may have to dig a bit past the dream interpretations offered in books or websites. Our mind uses symbols we're familiar with and does so in a way that makes sense with our feelings. For example, for a dog lover, a dream dog might symbolize love and friendship, while for someone whos been attacked by a dog, a dream dog might symbolize danger. When we dream, were totally honest and unguarded. Symbols which pop up frequently in our dreams speak to our concerns, challenges, and, ultimately, our heart's desire. Of course, dream interpretation is an inexact science, but people love to talk about their dreams. Why not be the person who gives them permission to do so?
Reveals: Current struggles, values, and mood. Since I've though this one up, I've made a habit of asking it fairly often just to check in with friends. However, it could work just as well with a stranger.The rule I give, that since I specify "more," they must have some amount of the things they list already. Are there more physical or immaterial things? Are their answers more light-hearted or serious? How creative/personal are their answers?
8. What are 5 things you want to do before you die?
Reveals: Taste, personality, values. Are their answers more accomplishments or experiences? What do they value?
9. What's the craziest thing you've ever done?
Reveals: Self-confidence, sense of adventure, and how much they have of each. It takes guts to do something you think others would perceive as abnormal. Is the craziest thing they say theyve ever done really that crazy? Do they seem proud or ashamed of it? Do they, like question 2, seem genuine or guarded in their answer?
10. What's the hardest thing you've ever done?
Reveals: The person's level of life experience, fortitude, as well as what they find personally challenging. Does the hardest thing they've ever done really sound that hard? In what way was it challenging? Mentally? Physically? Emotionally?
11. What music did you listen to in elementary school, middle school, high school and college? What do you listen to now?
Reveals: Okay, as I've said, Im not a big fan of "favorites" questions because, while I think they are interesting, they feel a bit lazy. However, the music you listen to says something about you, and answers to this question reveal both history and character progression. In general, elementary school taste in music has a lot to do with a person's guardians, middle school music has a lot to do with their peers, high school and college has to do with self-exploration, and that's typically when we begin coming into our own. It's interesting to hear what influences a person had in their youth and how much their musical tastes have changed throughout their life. I think that, besides the types and diversity of music they like saying something about their personality, the progression of taste says something about how much self-exploration they've really done.
12. If you could have any superpower, what power would it be and why?
Reveals: Personality. This question was actually the basis for one of my favorite episodes of "This American Life." Is the power they choose a "showy" power or one they could keep secret? Is their power a common or creative one? Did they choose it for selfish or humanitarian reasons? Maybe its not the most character-revealing question listed here, but it's too much fun not to include. People will love that you asked them.
13. If you could visit any place in the world, where would it be? Would you consider living there?
Reveals: Taste, personality. People who name Paris or Ireland are very different from South Africa or Tibet people. Are they more interested in cities or scenery? Sites or cultures? Relaxation or adventure? Would they consider living in an ideal vacation place? How similar are the characteristics they look for in a good place to settle (logical, practical side) compared with the characteristics of their ideal vacation spot (romantic, idealistic side)? What is their willingness to change?
14. If you could have any job, what would it be and why?
Reveals: Values, interest, and personality. Is their dream job prestigious or low-key? Are they more interested in the money, lifestyle, prestige, or fulfillment associated with it?
15. Would you rather lose all of your memories or never be able to make a new one?
Reveals: Life satisfaction? Willingness to change? It's just a really fascinating question.
Did I forget a really good one?
Future Scopes: "The 45 Best Speed Dating Questions You Can Ask on a Prospective Date"
Humor That Works: "50 Questions to Get To Know Someone"
Marc & Angel Hack Life: "50 Questions That Will Free Your Mind"
AnswerBag.com: "If You Had 10 Questions to Get to Know Them As Best As You Could, What Would You Ask Them?"
These are a bunch of great questions, I especially like #11, about the music. I switched my preferences in music genres throughout my life, but every once in a while I like to listen to the music I listened to when I was younger, because many of those songs are associated with childhood memories.
I feel like the music we listen to is pretty good reflection of our personality and mood and our musical history is a good gauge of the development of our personality and mood throughout our life. And the people I've asked this question of seemed to enjoy remembering bands and songs they hadn't thought about in a long while.
That's funny - I once met a guy who was REALLY reluctant to tell people what kind of music he liked. When I asked him, he hesitated for a while. He said that he felt that people often jump to conclusions solely based on musical taste, and he didn't like to disclose that because he wanted people to get to know him first.
Personally, I like to know about others' musical taste. Does it make me jump to conclusions? Perhaps, but those conclusions usually aren't too off base! Music (well, Andrew Bird) was the first thing my boyfriend and I bonded over, and that led to other discussions, and really helped us get to know each other. And my perceptions were decently on target.
Another good one: have them write their six-word memoir. My family and I have done this several times.
Yeah... I could see that. I mean, really any question of personal taste can make some people feel a little vulnerable. For example, my boyfriend is a guitarist in metal band and at first, I felt a little self-conscious about the music I would listen to when his band mates were over. My taste is not their taste. I appreciate the energy and complexity of metal music and I'm at every one of their shows I can be at, but metal is not really me. Now though, they know how I am and I'm comfortable listening to whatever, whether it be tech rock or folk. They tease me for being a hippie and I turn it right back on them, but it's all in fun. We accept each other as we are.
I think the comfort of the person being asked depends a lot on the level of vulnerability you're willing to have with them, your personal air of acceptance and on way the question is asked. I do think revealing the music we USED to like is a little safer. We can blame it on our parents, culture or just on the ignorance of youth. lol Also phrasing the question as what you've been listening to lately as opposed to having them pinpoint their personal taste in music, makes it a little safer as well. Maybe just asking what they've been listening to this week rather than asking them to list the bands they like.
"At SMITH our community turned the seemingly mundane to surprisingly meaningful in their succinct Six-Word Memoirs. Below are the best stories of the week. Click on each author's name for more reading.
Toughest Narrative Arc: "This is just a phase, right?" -Katniss with a SMITHTeens favorite"
Personality traits begin during infancy.
I liked the questions and they are very helpful too for me because I am a psychological student and want to interview people and figure out taht how they all differ from each other. But I want more questions can you help me by giving more ideas and questions.
Insecurity, is a precursor to shape future mistakes.


text:
title: Simulating KiCad Schematics in Spice
layout: post
date: 2015-04-28 21:09

categories: [ 'Electronics' ]
tags:
 - ngspice
 - kicad
 - electronics
---

[KiCad](http://www.kicad-pcb.org) is a great tool for taking your electronics design from schematic to PCB, but circuit simulation is secondary feature.

As we will see here KiCad does contain the ability to generate netlists which can be used with simulators like `ngspice` to perform circuit verification and analysis.

To get started we will need to decide on a design. I will choose a circuit which will show us how to do following:

- Use vendor spice components
- Perform Transient Analysis
- Simulate an input signal
- Measure frequency responce

## Layout Circuit and Generate Netlist

For this demo let us pick a simple inverting op amp circuit.  We can use the spice models from vendors like [Texas Instruments](http://www.ti.com/) and [Linear Technology](http://www.linear.com/) to provide the op amp. This also means we can easily, virtually, swap out components to see how they perform in our design.

Below we can see the completed schematic for a non-inverting op amp with a dual power supply. The `50K ohm` feedback and `2K ohm` input resistors mean our signal will be amplified 25 times. For more details on drawing schematics in kicad refer to the [getting started tutorials](http://www.kicad-pcb.org/display/KICAD/Tutorials).

![kicad amp for demo]({{site.url}}/content/kikcad-spicedemo-2015-04-23_07-56-40.png)

*Image 1: The completed inverting op amp schematic*

Once our circuit is complete we can generate a spice netlist by navigating to **Tools > Generate Netlist**.

![Generating a netlist in kicad]({{site.url}}/content/kicad-spicedemo-netlist-2015-04-23_22-24-24.png)

*Image 2: Generating the spice netlist*

Some comments on the Netlist options:

* The *Default format* option does not seem to do anything
* I have selected *Prefix references 'U' and 'IC' with 'X'*, this is needed for `ngspice` as it recognizes 'X' components as subcircuits. However for the Jack and Power interfaces annotated with `J*` and `P*` it would be nice to prefix with X as we will implement these with subcircuits as well.

Once the options are selected click **Netlist** to save your netlist. This will generate a netlist like the following:

```
* EESchema Netlist Version 1.1 (Spice format) creation date: Sat 25 Apr 2015 07:04:41 AM JST

* To exclude a component from the Spice Netlist add [Spice_Netlist_Enabled] user FIELD set to: N
* To reorder the component spice node sequence add [Spice_Node_Sequence] user FIELD and define sequence: 2,1,0

*Sheet Name:/
XU1  7 6 0 4 1 OPAMP
J1  2 0 0 JACK_IN
J2  7 3 0 JACK_OUT
R2  6 7 50K
R1  2 6 2K
R3  0 3 2K
P1  4 0 1 PWR_IN

.end
```

## Setup Inputs and Outputs for Simulation

In order to simulate the circuit we need to plug in our virtual power supplies, signal generators and oscilloscope probes.  To do this I have chosen to use subcircuits to contain each or these test components.

Create a `components.cir` like the following:

```
* Components and subcircuits for use in spicedemo.cir

.INCLUDE LMV981.MOD

* 4 0 1 PWR_IN
*              + g -
.subckt PWR_IN 1 2 3
  Vneg 1 2  3.3V
  Vpos 2 3 3.3V
.ends PWR_IN

* 7 6 0 4 1 OPAMP
*             o - + p n
.subckt OPAMP 1 2 3 4 5
  * PINOUT ORDER  1   3   6  2  4   5
  * PINOUT ORDER +IN -IN +V -V OUT NSD
  Xopamp 3 2 4 5 1 NSD LMV981
.ends OPAMP

*               s x g
.subckt JACK_IN 1 2 3
  *** Simulate mic input A-note
  Vmic  3 1 ac SIN(0 0.02 440)
.ends JACK_IN

*                s x g
.subckt JACK_OUT 1 2 3
  Rwire  1 2   10ohm
.ends JACK_OUT

```
### `PWR_IN` : Connecting Power

This first subcircuit is the `PWR_IN` connector in our kicad circuit.  This is a 3pin connector with a positive rail, negative rail and ground.  Here we use two DC power supplies to generate the positive and negative rails.  Be sure to double check pin numbers with your generated netlist.

### `OPAMP` : The IC

Next we have the `OPAMP` subcircuit. For this we just provide a wrapper for the component included with `.INCLUDE LMV981.MOD`.  This [spice model from Texas Instruments](http://www.ti.com/product/lmv981-n) and was selected as it provides a 6 pin low power solution.  Many vendors provide models like this which can be used.

![TI Spice Model Download]({{site.url}}/content/kicad-spicedemo-timodel.png)

*Image 3: Here we can see how to download spice models from Texas Instruments*

### `JACK_IN` : Simulating Microphone Input

The `JACK_IN` and `JACK_OUT` interfaces are typical mono [audo jack interface](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phone_connector_%28audio%29) with 3 pins (called jack 2-pole). The 3 pins are  'signal' (tip), 'ground' (sleeve) and 'normally closed (NC)'.  When the jack has nothing plugged into it the 'signal' and 'normally closed' pins will be shorted.  When the jack has something plugged in (like a microphone) then the 'signal' and 'ground' pins will be connected to the microphone and 'normally closed' is disconnected.  The reason for this is to protect from having floating inputs or outputs or use for jack plug-in detection.

*Note: For details on jacks read the wiki and  manufacturer documents from  [Schurter](http://www.schurter.com/), [Adam Tech](http://www.adam-tech.com/) and [Farnell](http://www.farnell.com/)*

For `JACK_IN` we simulate a microphone plugged in by providing a 440hz (a-note) sine wave of 20mV, a typical microphone signal.

### `JACK_OUT` : Simulating a Load

For `JACK_OUT` we use the dummy load resistor `R3` to provide some load to the op amp output.  To wire together 'signal' and 'unplugged' pins we just add a dummy 10ohm resistor.  It could have been 0 or 1 ohm, but I just set it to 10.

## Update the Generated Netlist

Next, we need to go back and modify the generated netlist slightly to include the `components.cir` and perform the analysis we wish to do. Also, because we are using subcircuits we add X's to the J and P components.

*Note: Instead of manually adding .include and analysis lines we could add `-PSPICE` and `+PSPICE` text blocks anywhere to our kicad schematic and it will include the text before and after the netlist respectively.*

```
.include components.cir

*Sheet Name:/
XU1  7 6 0 4 1 OPAMP
XJ1  2 0 0 JACK_IN
XJ2  7 3 0 JACK_OUT
R2  6 7 50K
R1  2 6 2K
R3  0 3 2K
XP1  4 0 1 PWR_IN

.op

.tran 0.1m 3m
.plot tran V(7) V(2)

.ac dec 10 1 100K
.plot ac V(7)

.end
```

## Simulation

### Running `OP` Analysis

First its always good to run the dc operating, `OP`, analsysis to make sure nothing is shorted.

Because we have included the op amp spice model the full analsysis results in more than a thousand lines for dc analysis.  The main things to look at our our voltages and currents.

We can check the important voldages with `grep` as below. Here we can see relatively low voltages other than our supplies which looks normal.

```bash
$ ngspice -b spicedemo.cir | grep V\(

        V(3)                             -2.85334e-02
        V(2)                             0.000000e+00
        V(7)                             -2.86760e-02
        V(6)                             -1.13177e-03
        V(1)                             -3.30000e+00
        V(4)                             3.300000e+00
```

To view the currents we can run a similar `grep` and see similar low values (less than 1 milliamp). Its good to look at the entire output to understand how these `grep`s work.

```bash
$ ngspice -b spicedemo.cir | grep v\\.x

        v.xj1.vmic#branch                5.658851e-07
        v.xp1.vneg#branch                -1.37178e-04
        v.xp1.vpos#branch                -1.51996e-04

```

### Running `TRAN` Analysis.

Next we can run the `TRAN` analsysis (oscilloscope mode), to make sure it works.  Here we can see that the input signal is amplified from `20mV` to `500mV` resulting in our expected 25 times gain. The result is also inverted as we are using an inverting amp configuration.

```bash
# In interactive mode
$ ngspice spicedemo.cir

> tran 0.3m 1m
> plot V(2) V(7)
```

![TRAN analysis results]({{site.url}}/content/kicad-spicedemo-tran.png)

*Image 4: Transient analysis, shows the input signal in blue and output in red*

### Running `AC` Analysis

Finally running `AC` analysis we can measure the frequency responce (bandwidth) of the circuit. Below we can see that after about 10,000 Hz the gain starts to drop off.

```bash
# In interactive mode
$ ngspice spicedemo.cir

> ac dec 10 1 100K
No. of Data Rows : 51
> plot V(2) V(7)
```

![Ac analysis results]({{site.url}}/content/kicad-spicedemo-ac.png)

*Image 5: Shows performance drop off after 10K hz*

## Further Reading

- [Mathat Konar Quick Guide](http://mithatkonar.com/wiki/doku.php/kicad:kicad_spice_quick_guide) Short guide explains using libraries and `+PSPICE` `-PSPICE`


text:
Trip Ideas, Blog
Try These 5 Morris County Museums (Plus Our Favorite Exhibits!)
Morris County, New Jersey is home to hundreds of must-see locations that are a part of important New Jersey history. The county plays host to so many museums that display artwork, crafts, jewelry and more that represent this history. With all these opportunities for adventure at your fingertips, it's time to take your family on a tour of Morris County museums. As an insider tip, we've compiled a list of our absolute favorites. Each of these wonderful museums is practicing social distancing and established detailed Covid-19 rules to ensure the safety and health of the guests. Get to know the history of your community at these five can't-miss museums and their unique exhibits and exhibitions.
#1: Morris Museum
As one of the longest actively running museums in the state, the Morris Museum is the second largest museum in the state and a great spot for those lovers of art, sound and motion.
One of the most unique and exciting exhibitions available to curious visitors is the Threads of Consciousness: The Tapestries of Jon Eric Riis display. Jon Eric Riis is an internationally acclaimed contemporary tapestry artist. His opulent work is made of woven silk and metallic thread, often embellished with pearls, gemstone beads, and crystals. Art history, religion, non-western cultures, and topical issues are his sources of inspiration for the handwoven narratives on display at the museum. There are over 60 works on view. It includes large-scale mythological tapestry panels, archetypal coat and robe forms, and experimental anatomical tapestry strips.
In 2019, this museum became the only Smithsonian Affiliate in New Jersey. It is open on Saturdays and Sundays, from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and entry is $12 for adults and $8 for children.
#2: Museum of Early Trades & Crafts
Located in Madison, New Jersey, in Morris County, this is a non-profit museum that explores American history through the technology of 18th and 19th-century craftsmen and artisans. With a mission to share the past to encourage imagining a bright future, there is much to see. As a result, you can dive into the many exhibits about New Jersey and explore the daily lives of the people who lived and worked here from the colonial era through the age of industrialization.
The most recent addition is the Cholera to Covid-19: Epidemics, Pandemics & Disease exhibition. In this display, you can examine the resources, tools, and techniques that were used to diagnose and treat patients during historic outbreaks of various illnesses. Therefore, the goal of the exhibit is to reveal the pervasive impact disease had upon daily life. Ultimately, it shows us how resilient Americans were throughout instances of widespread illness and how we continue to persevere.
METC is open for walk-in visits Tuesdays through Fridays. You will need reservations for Saturday and Sunday tours. Entry is $5 for adults and $3 for children.
#3: Macculloch Hall Historical Museum
In the heart of Morristown, one of the most historically significant towns in New Jersey, you can walk the exhibits of Macculloch Hall. At this museum, an 1810 historical house, you can wander from room to room exploring the galleries and gardens that reflect the time. It is also the home to the nation's largest collection of original artwork by 19th-century political cartoonist Thomas Nast.
Our favorite exhibit, in particular, is the display of W. Parsons Todd's collection. His collection boasts fine, rare, and interesting examples of art starting in the 1950s. It includes porcelain, carpets, textiles, furniture, glass, and silver, as well as oil paintings and works on paper. Each piece speaks to aspects of American history, the American presidency, and life on the sea. Additionally, it includes heirlooms of the generations of the Macculloch-Miller family. This historic family occupied the house from 1810 until Todd bought it in 1949.
Interior view of the Exhibition Room with period furniture, and display cases with historic china and vases.
Macculloch Hall is open by appointment for tours of the galleries for groups of 5 or less. Contact Patricia Pongracz, Executive Director, at [email protected] or call 973-538-2404, ext. 11 to schedule an appointment. Masks are required. Restrooms are closed to the public. Entry is $8 for adults and $4 for children.
#4: Morris County Historical Society at Acorn Hall
This historical mansion was built in 1853 and stands as a testament to the preservation and promotion of Morris County's rich history. The Society operates Acorn Hall as a historic house museum, produces exhibitions on local history, and provides public programming on Morris County history.
One of the newest and most interesting exhibits on this list is Cut From Different Cloth: Material Gains in Women's Opportunities, 1870 to 1930. This exhibit showcases the changes made from the radical increase in women's employment during this time period. Developments in education, industrialization, and new technologies during this time allowed women to enter the workforce and develop their own skills and niches in every industry. So, you can tour this history of women's empowerment in our country.
Morris County Historical Society at Acorn Hall's exhibit galleries are open for walk-ins on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays or by appointment. 11:00 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Thursdays, and 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Sundays. Entry is $6 for adults and children enter for free!
#5: Imagine That Museum
Located in Florham Park, New Jersey, this museum is the most kid-friendly out of these Morris County museums. In fact, this children's museum has endless exhibits and hands-on activities for the family to enjoy together. With new events offered every week, check the museum's calendar for events your little ones will enjoy.
An unbeatable favorite is the pirate's ship exhibit in the middle of the museum. Your children can dress up as pirates and fish off the side of the boat! There is also a firetruck station, pizza making classes, a music room, a castle jungle gym, and more. With so many options, your family will spend hours playing and learning. Learning-focused play is the goal of this museum for preschoolers and young children.
The museum is open Tuesday through Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Entry is $6.99 per adult and $15.99 per child.
Learn the History & Culture of Morris County, NJ
These are five fantastic options for adults and families who want to learn and have fun together. Explore the history and culture of New Jersey at these Morris County museums. Learn more about other opportunities to engage with the Morris County community with Morris Tourism.
Morris MuseummuseumMacculloch Hall Historical Museum
Our Members Create the "New Normal"
By Carol Anton
Suffrage & Morristown's Women
Holly Walk
By Carol Barkin


text:
November Microbrews: The Mitten Brewing Company
Written by Ben Darcie	| Tuesday, 23 October 2012 16:18	|
Microbrews
Engine House No. 9 has been a fixture of Leonard Street in Grand Rapids since 1890. It has housed many businesses since being decommissioned as a fire station in 1966. Currently residing within its walls is the newest addition to the West Michigan beer scene.
Friends since kindergarten, co-founders and brewers Chris Andrus and Max Trierweiler went into their separate careers, but wanted to find something they could do together.
Things Get Real Surreal at the Grand Rapids Art Museum
Written by Jennifer Cuffman	| Tuesday, 23 October 2012 15:34	|
As the second installment of a three-year, three-exhibition partnership with the Whitney Museum of American Art, the GRAM opened its doors to Real/Surreal Oct. 19.
Artist in the Spotlight: Deadwood Stone Bends Alternative-Metal
Written by Kevin VanAntwerpen	| Friday, 21 September 2012 11:21	|
Deadwood Stone opened for Slash last month. Yeah, that's right. The same Slash you're thinking of. The one with the top-hat and the crazy hair. The one who played during last year's Super Bowl Halftime Show. You know – he used to be in a little band called Guns 'n' Roses.
Matt Braunger: Goofy White Guy Extraordinaire
Written by By Josh Spanninga	| Friday, 21 September 2012 11:22	|
Matt Braunger has been all over the place. He grew up in Portland, Ore., studied theater at Manhattanville College in New York, did improv and stand-up in Chicago, and finally, moved to Los Angeles to solidify his career in comedy.
Braunger has had a solid career in standup for a few years now, with appearances on "The Late Show with David Letterman," a Comedy Central hour-long special and his digital album Soak Up the Night. But even with all of this standup success, Braunger is still probably most often recognized for his acting career.
Life is Country Music for Eli Young Band
Written by Jamie Linari	| Friday, 21 September 2012 11:19	|
If James Young could tell his younger self anything, it would be to have a little more discretion with promotional photos. Well, that and when things get tough, to just hang in there.
Luckily for us, hang in there he did because about 13 years and a lot of hard work later, the Eli Young Band has released five albums, two chart-topping singles, and one recently named "Song of the Year" by the Academy of Country Music Awards.
Growlers 101: The Old-Fashioned Toting Device Becomes a Trend
Written by Samara Napolitan	| Friday, 21 September 2012 11:07	|
The growler is having a moment. The 64-ounce vessel reminiscent of a moonshine jug can often be seen lining the shelves of brewpubs, ready to be filled with a beer geek's favorite beer and toted home to enjoy. Though they are undoubtedly trendy, growlers offer far more than artisanal accessorization.
"I think any brewery should offer growlers," says Kris Spaulding, the co-owner and sustainability director of Brewery Vivant. "Not because growlers are unique, but because being very community-focused, a growler makes sense."
As Michigan breweries expand, industry sees opportunity for growth
Written by Nathan Peck	| Monday, 01 October 2012 10:52	|
What was once a basement hobby for a dedicated few now has many in the state viewing craft brewing as an economic engine for the state.
The growth of the craft beer industry is outpacing that of the rest of beer industry. Craft beer sales grew 13 percent in 2011 compared to an overall 1.9-percent decline within the beer industry as a whole, according to data from the U.S. Brewers Association. Michigan's craft beer industry generates $133 million in economic activity, and the state ranks fifth in the nation in the number of breweries, according to the Michigan Brewers Guild.
Dropkick Murphys Keep the Style, Pump Up Aggressive Sounds
Written by Dwayne Hoover	| Friday, 21 September 2012 11:02	|
Dropkick Murphys did not start off pursuing the Celtic-punk sound that's made the band famous. The members were originally looking for more of a straight-punk feel.
Dinosaur Jr. Takes Reconciliation One Album, One Tour at a Time
Written by By Dwayne Hoover	| Friday, 21 September 2012 11:01	|
In the mid-'80s, Dinosaur Jr. emerged on the underground music scene with a style unlike any other. With an entire catalog of influences that ranged from folk rock to hardcore punk, mixed with wailing guitar solos and powerful metal riffs, the group was defining its own sound.
Steins: Go Big or Go Home
Written by Nick Manes	| Friday, 21 September 2012 10:48	|
A basic rule of life is that beer is always better when it's served in large quantities. It's even better when it is served in large quantities at inexpensive prices. This sounds like a bit of an anomaly, but two local breweries have you covered on consecutive nights, every single week. Both New Holland Brewing and Brewery Vivant offer stein nights where customers bring their own drinking vessel (as big as they want, but both places have certain restrictions) and the barkeep fills them for a nominal price.


This 7 inch baby soft book brings the nostalgia of the Disney Classic "The Little Mermaid" story to a developmental toy that baby will quickly love. The shell shaped fabric pages in bright coral, aqua and purple "crinkle" to the touch and encourage baby to play "Peek A Boo" with Ariel and her friends Flounder and Sebastian. Inside you will find a small Ariel attached by a fabric strap to weave through the under the sea vegetation, and flaps to lift and find to encourage interactive play and fine motor skill development. Pearl ring teether will soothe baby's developing gums and teeth. Pink heart-shaped clip makes this perfect for attaching to strollers and car seats for on-the-go soothing and fun . Baby safe plastic mirror and sparkly silver back page give your little one even more ways to play and encourage sensory development. "Peek a Boo" with Ariel is a perfect baby's first book created by Kid's Preferred, a brand you know and trust.


text:
Ezekiel41 CEV
1Next we went into the main room of the temple. The man measured the doorway of this room: it was three metres wide,41.1 it was three metres wide: One possible meaning for the difficult Hebrew text. 2five metres long, and the distance from the doorway to the wall on either side was two and a half metres. The main room itself was twenty metres by ten metres.
3-4Then the man walked to the far end of the temple's main room and said, "Beyond this doorway is the most holy place." He first measured the doorway: it was one metre wide, three metres long, and the distance from the doorway to the wall on either side was three and a half metres. Then he measured the most holy place, and it was ten metres square.
The storage rooms of the temple
5The man measured the wall of the temple, and it was three metres thick. Storage rooms two metres wide were built against the outside of the wall. 6There were three levels of rooms, with thirty rooms on each level, and they rested on ledges that were attached to the temple walls, so that nothing was built into the walls. 7The walls of the temple were thicker at the bottom than at the top, which meant that the storage rooms on the top level were wider than those on the bottom level.41.7 which meant that…on the bottom level: One possible meaning for the difficult Hebrew text. Steps led from the bottom level, through the middle level, and into the top level.
8The temple rested on a stone base three metres high, which also served as the foundation for the storage rooms. 9The outside walls of the storage rooms were two and a half metres thick; there was nothing between these walls 10and the nearest buildings ten metres away. 11One door led into the storage rooms on the north side of the temple, and another door led to those on the south side. The stone base extended two and a half metres beyond the outside wall of the storage rooms.
The west building and the measurements of the temple
12I noticed another building: it faced the west end of the temple and was thirty-five metres wide, forty-five metres long, and had walls over two and a half metres thick.
13The man measured the length of the temple, and it was fifty metres. He then measured from the back wall of the temple, across the open space behind the temple, to the back wall of the west building; it was fifty metres. 14The distance across the front of the temple, including the open space on either side, was also fifty metres.
15Finally, the man measured the length of the west building, including the side rooms on each end, and it was also fifty metres.
The inside of the temple
The inside walls of the temple's porch and main room41.15 The inside walls of the temple's porch and main room: One possible meaning for the difficult Hebrew text. 16were panelled with wood all the way from the floor to the windows, while the doorways, the small windows, and the three side rooms were trimmed in wood.41.16 were trimmed in wood: One possible meaning for the difficult Hebrew text. 17The panelling stopped just above the doorway. These walls were decorated41.17 decorated: One possible meaning for the difficult Hebrew text of verse 17. 18-20with carvings of winged creatures and had a carving of a palm tree between the creatures. Each winged creature had two faces: a human face looking at the palm tree on one side, and a lion's face looking at the palm tree on the other side. These designs were carved into the panelling all the way around the two rooms.
21The doorframe to the temple's main room was in the shape of a rectangle.
The wooden altar
In front of the doorway to the most holy place was something that looked like 22a wooden altar. It was one and a half metres high and one metre square,41.22 one metre square: One ancient translation; Hebrew "one metre wide". and its corners, its base,41.22 base: One ancient translation; Hebrew "length". and its sides were made of wood. The man said, "This is a reminder that the LORD is constantly watching over his temple."
The doors in the temple
23Both the doorway to the main room of the temple and the doorway to the most holy place had two doors, 24and each door had two sections that could fold open. 25The doors to the main room were decorated with carvings of winged creatures and palm trees just like those on the walls, and there was a wooden covering over the porch just outside these doors. 26The walls on each side of this porch had small windows and were also decorated with carvings of palm trees.
Read the Bible Book Club guide to Ezekiel


Nerd Alert: Trailers, Trailers, Trailers!Cody and the gang take a look at some upcoming slabs of entertainment.
Nerd Alert: Thanos Dinosaur SpeciesOur favorite nerd, Cody is here to tell us some nerdy stories!
NASA Man: Marvel 80th AnniversaryCody has some astounding stories to tell you that are surrounding in space.
Nerds On Call Pt. 2Cody takes a look at some nerdy goodies to get the kids up and off the couch this summer!
Nerds on CallRyan is with Cody talking about five great smart home to sell your home!
Nerd Alert: Batman RebootOur favorite nerd, Cody is here to tell us some nerdy stories!
Nerd Alert: Facebook TrendingCambi is here to tell us some nerdy stories!
Swamp ThingOur favorite nerd, Cody is here to tell us some nerdy stories!
Nerd Alert: Incredibles 2 TrailerCambi and Tina are here to tell us some nerdy stories!
Nerd Alert: Carmen San Diego NetflixOur favorite nerd, Cody, is here to tell us some nerdy stories!
Nerd Alert: Teen Titans UpdateCourtney is here to tell us some nerdy stories!
Nerd Alert: Trash Star Wars ArtOur favorite nerd, Cody is here to tell us some nerdy stories!
Modesto Officer HitA police officer is seriously injured after being hit by a suspected DUI driver in Modesto.
Nerd Alert: Lego ShipOur favorite nerd, Cody is here to tell us some nerdy stories!
Nerd Alert: Fahrenheit 451 HBOCambi and Tina are here to tell us some nerdy stories!
Dale Avenue ShootingPolice are searching for a suspect after a deadly shooting in Sacramento.
Nerd Alert: Gary Oldman Smoking HabitOur favorite nerd, Cody is here to tell us some nerdy stories!
Nerd Alert: Nintendo DelayOur favorite nerd, Cody is here to tell us some nerdy stories!
Nerd Alert: Christmas on ISSOur favorite nerd, Cody is here to tell us some nerdy stories!
Nerd Alert: Rings TV ShowTina and Cambi are here to tell us some nerdy stories!
Nerd Alert: DC "SHAZAM"Tina and Cambi are here to tell us some nerdy stories!
Nerd Alert: Pacific Rim TrailerCambi is here to tell us some nerdy stories!
Nerd Alert: Unicorn CerealOur favorite nerd, Cody is here to tell us some nerdy stories.


The cars just kept coming in through the course of the evening. We had a record amount of cars and spectators. The 50/50 was over $1000. Since the summer is winding down, everyone stayed to enjoy the weather. We tried a new door prize give away. DJ Cadillac Mike drew door prize tickets for the 1st 10 winners on the South Side of the mall, then DJ Bob Allen drew door prize tickets for the North Side of the Mall. That was fun as more cruisers got involved on the South side. All tickets were then put together to draw the 50/50 and winner took home $530.00!


We don't want to call it "dead flat", but it's close. We are definitely more productive when it's flat. We are in the process of adding some content to NSR so be sure to check out the new "Videos" and "Information" sections. At least the wind is offshore and the water is clear. Looks like a great day to go diving!