Pakistani intelligence agents arrested five Al-Qaida suspects in the northwest city of Peshawar at the weekend, the police said today. "There was a raid by the secret agencies. The police were not informed," a government official told AFP, referring to intelligence agencies who usually conduct raids without involving the local police.
Lure of dollars led to Khalid's arrest?
The lure of 25 million dollars may have made a radical Egyptian to turn over Khalid Shaikh Mohammed, described as the "brain" behind al-Qaida's operations.
Terming as "rubbish" India's assertions that cross-border infiltration continued in Jammu and Kashmir, Pakistan has said it would raise the Kashmir issue at an Organisation of Islamic Conference ministerial-level meeting, though it was not part of official business.
North Korea test-fired a missile into the sea off its east coast today, South Korea's Defence Ministry said. There had been indications that North Korea was planning to fire a missile.
The Sri Lankan Navy destroyed a suspected arms ship of the Tamil Tiger rebels this morning, about 170 nautical miles north-east of Mullaitivu where the rebels have their main base, a top-ranking navy official said.
At least 25 persons, including students, were picked up by the police from different parts of Bangladesh today during a day-long general strike called by 11 Left parties and supported by the Awami League, which disrupted normal life all over the country.
A lantern bears an illustration of US President George W. Bush as the Messiah standing waist-deep in oil at the "Morgestraich" carnival of Basel, Switzerland, on Monday. On the stroke of 4 am, the street lighting of the whole town is put out and the carnival groups play their first march called "Morgestraich" which starts the traditional carnival of Basel. Only the carnival lanterns illuminate the town, dealing with actual events, which is made fun of.
Pakistani intelligence agents arrested five Al-Qaida suspects in the northwest city of Peshawar at the weekend, the police said today.
"There was a raid by the secret agencies. The police were not informed," a government official told AFP, referring to intelligence agencies who usually conduct raids without involving the local police.
Two Afghans, one Iraqi, one Iranian and another Middle Eastern man of unspecified nationality were picked up in the pre-dawn raid on Sunday on the outskirts of Peshawar, 40 km from the Afghan border.
Documents and computer compact discs were also seized.
Pakistani and US Al-Qaida hunters have stepped up the 18-month search for the terror network's chief Osama bin Laden and his top aides — including his sons and Egyptian deputy Ayman al-Zawahri — since the March 1 capture of Khalid Sheikh Mohammed.
Mohammed, believed to be Al-Qaida's terror operations chief and ranked third after Laden and Al-Zawahri, was arrested in Rawalpindi along with September 11, 2001, terror attacks financier Mustafa Ahmed al-Hawsawi, a Saudi national.
An Egyptian, who was arrested in a raid of an al-Qaida safehouse in Pakistan's border town of Quetta, made a deal with the USA to reveal Khalid's whereabouts in exchange for money, a Middle-East intelligence official is quoted as saying in a report in the coming issue of American news magazine, Newsweek. The Egyptian, who was not identified, offered to dime out Mohammed, but demanded an additional 2 million dollars to relocate to Britain with his family.
The Pakistan Information Minister, Mr Sheikh Rashid Ahmed, who was in Abu Dhabi on his way to attend the OIC information ministers' meeting in Cairo, said he would raise the Kashmir issue at the two-day meeting of the 56-nation grouping, beginning today.
He said New Delhi's assertions about Pakistan-backed infiltration of militants into Kashmir were "rubbish", adding India should accept Islamabad's proposal to increase the number of UN observers along the Line of Control (LoC) in Kashmir to monitor any infiltration, The Khaleej Times reported.
Pakistan, during a UN Security Council debate on Iraq a few days ago, raked up the Kashmir issue to the surprise of the diplomats, asserting that it was Islamabad's policy to raise the matter at every forum, but failed to generate response from the members. Pakistan is a non-permanent member of the 15-member Security Council.
The Prime Minister, Mr Atal Behari Vajpayee, had spoken to the US President, Mr George W. Bush, over the telephone on March 4 and conveyed the Indian position that it was willing to resume dialogue with Pakistan on all issues when Islamabad stopped cross-border terrorism.
Upon being alerted by one of the neighbouring countries of a mysterious ship in the international sea waters waiting to enter the Sri Lankan waters, an off-shore patrol vessel spotted the ship and ordered it to halt for checking.
"The ship did not comply with our orders, though we fired some warning shots in the air. But the men on board fired at our vessel damaging it and wounding four sailors. We fired back at the ship, which caught fire and sank in the deep sea subsequently,'' the naval official said on condition of anonymity.
"Considering the location and sequence of the incident, we strongly suspect that it could have carried weapons and fuel for the LTTE,'' he said.
The strike was called in protest against the move to export gas, retrenchment of workers, price hike of essentials and deterioration of law and order.
At least four students of Jhangirnagar University, who are also leaders of the Chhatra Union, a student wing of the Communist Party of Bangladesh, were picked up, a party source said.
Other arrests were made in western Jessore, Gazipur in the north and Narayanganj, southeast town near the capital.


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How Contact Centres Can Leverage Gamificaton
Contact centres are always looking for new ways to ensure employee engagement and productivity, especially now that many agents work, at least some of the time, from home. For remote agents especially, it can be more difficult to plug into the culture of the office and stay engaged with the brand without the face to face interaction they would usually have in the contact centre.
Transitioning Back to the Contact Centre
With the threat of COVID-19 still lingering, everyone needs to understand exactly what it means to come back to the office. Contact centres are at an especially high-risk for transmission due to the number of people on each shift and the sharing of equipment between team members throughout the day. There need to be strict safety guidelines in place for businesses that are bringing their workforce back into the office. In this blog, we go into detail on what bringing your staff back to the contact centre should look like
3 Ways to Drive Agent Engagement in a Contact Centre
If you know anything about contact centres, then you know that it can be hit or miss when it comes to how interested (or engaged) an agent is with their caller, or their job for that matter...
Play Your Way to a Higher Performing Contact Centre
The biggest threat to the productivity of a contact centre is a disengaged employee. If your team is disengaged with their work, the performance of your contact centre will suffer dramatically. But what if you were able to make a game out of your employee's performance?

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A meeting of the Harvard Temperance Association was held last evening. Letters were read from Professors Palmer, James and Lanman, also from Dr. McKenzie and Mr. Graham, who is connected with the Church of England Temperance Society. The remaining articles of the constitution were adopted. It was decided that the name of the society should be the "Harvard Total Abstinence League." Messrs. Birtwell, '82, Hodges, '83, and Bierwirth, '84, were appointed as a temporary board of officers to receive signatures to the constitution and to call a future meeting.


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Usually most truckers prefer something loose and comfortable and would go with jeans or some decent looking sweats. Short or long sleeves will also do depending on the season. Wear layers so you can adjust for temperature changes. If you work around freight a lot, don't forget to bring a safety helmet, goggles, and gloves.
I have a hard time driving in flip flops, one time I was driving and it slipped off so I had to drive barefoot for awhile! I wear Nikes.
Personally I think driving with flip flops should be banned. A driver needs to be in control at all times. Flip Flops, as bwaa points out can be problematic.
I wasn't driving my truck when I was wearing the flip flops, just my Honda Civic. Just fyi, that post probably sounded worse! no I would never drive in flipflops in my truck.
Flip flops may not be technically illegal but it can be dangerous. If they are too big on you or too stretched out, the heel part can caught under the mat below the seat, or they can fall off and you can lose your grip on the gas or break pedal. So be careful! FLIP FLOPS WHILE DRIVING ARE A BAD IDEA!!!!!!! wearing flip-flops while driving is against the law,it is banned in some countries. For example you can wear Crocks as they have the strap that goes around the back of the foot and keeps it in place and sturdy shoes provide a safety benefit.
Yes, I agree with this. Thank you Admin for editing my post.
I had a well worn pair of Sketchers shoes which looked enough like work boots that nobody called me on it on the occasions when I'd just leave them on instead of changing into steel toed boots. If a 40k coil somehow lands on your foot, I don't really see steel toes making that much of a difference, anyhow. But I normally did wear my steel toes.
Other than that, jeans and a t-shirt. I have a lot of old band t-shirts I'd wear, but I would change into a plain, solid colored t-shirt before customers saw me.
Gee, I like being comfortable on hot days, I wear my birthday suit. Believe me it is a real conversation piece when getting out to do something.
On cooler days I add a thick shirt or jacket. Very inexpensive wardrobe, and does not take very long to get ready to start your day.
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After your surgery, you will want to eat nourishing food that can be eaten comfortably. Temperature of the food does not matter, but avoid extremely hot foods and liquid. We recommend that you only consume soft foods during the first 6 days to avoid food particles contaminating the wound.
After each meal, the mouth should be thoroughly rinsed with warm saline solution (1/2 teaspoon of salt in a glass of warm water) or mouthwash containing chlorhexidine (available at your local pharmacy).
We recommend covered ice packs or a cold compress applied for a period of half hour to the face over the surgery site to reduce any chance of swelling resulting from the surgery. We suggest that you apply 30 minutes on and 30 minutes off. If possible, elevate the head with an extra pillow during the first 2 nights after surgery to reduce swelling.
We've placed a gauze pack on the surgical site(s) to limit bleeding while clotting takes place. The gauze packs should be left in place for 30 to 40 minutes after you leave the practice.
Bite down softly on the gauze, making sure they remain in place. Continue to change the gauze packs every 30-40 minutes if there is continual bleeding.
To replace gauze, fold a clean piece into a pad thick enough to bite on. Dampen the pad and place it directly on the surgical site. Bleeding should never be severe. If bleeding remains uncontrolled, please call us.
The length of time you experience numbness varies, depending on the type of anaesthetic you've received. While your mouth is numb you'll want to be careful not to bite on your cheek, lip or tongue. The numbness should subside within a few hours. Tablets for pain relief should be taken as necessary and according to instructions. If pain persists, please call us.
The mouth should be thoroughly rinsed with warm saline solution or mouthwash containing Chlorhexidine after each meal to reduce the chance of infection. Place the solution in your mouth and gently rotate your head from side to side. Please do not swish aggressively.
It is essential that you complete the course of antibiotics prescribed.
After an implant placement, a blood clot forms in the surgical area. This is an important part of the normal healing process. You should therefore avoid activities that might disturb the surgical area. Do not rinse your mouth vigorously or probe the area with any objects or your fingers.
Do not smoke or drink through a straw for 72 hours following your surgery. These activities create suction in the mouth, which could dislodge the clot and delay healing.
If you do not care for the taste in your mouth, drink some fluids or use a wet washcloth and wipe your tongue, but please stay away from the surgical area. Avoid strenuous activity for the first 24 hours after your procedure. This will reduce bleeding and help the blood clot to form.
Dentures will be refitted as soon as possible after the implant placement. However, inserting the dentures too early may jeopardise a successful healing process.
We recommend applying Vaseline or lanolin to the lips for the first two days to prevent lips from drying or cracking.
Begin your normal oral hygiene routine as soon as possible on day 2 or 3 after surgery. Soreness and swelling may not permit vigorous brushing of all areas, but please make every effort to clean your teeth within the bounds of comfort.


When Flexapots originally sent me this set I felt that it wasn't like anything else I had seen before. We received the Flexapots Art & Craft Combination set which makes for a unique gift idea. That set comes along with four little silicone vessels that Flexapots have dubbed 'paint pots'. We now have one pot of each colour – so red, aqua, orange and charcoal. Central to the experience for our family has been the activity mat which in our case is Aqua but you can also choose the colour of your activity mat from red, aqua or orange. This brown box packaging for the Art and Craft Combo set becomes a first craft activity; there are perforated shapes of a bunny mask and a rad robot mask at the back of the box and instructions for that are included inside the box.
At first I wasn't sure how the set would fit into our routine as we don't use regular paints. I soon learnt that my little ones adored the set, and felt happy to have their crafting spaced organised by the activity mat and would find 101 uses for the paint pots too. Among other things the mat and pots have been used to keep sequins and paper die cut pieces under control, to make the Glob botanical paints in, as a mat to ensure that paper wasn't being glued to our dining table (!) and honestly a whole lot more.
If I could tell you how destroyed my dining table is after all the stamping, drawing, glueing, painting.. and more glue.. plus sparkles.. well, you get the picture and we might have done with the activity mat a little earlier on! With the mat providing for a dedicated paint area my daughter who is usually the most creative [read: messiest] was encouraged to use the mat to focus in the chaos. Even when the pots are clean our little girl stacks them, uses them as beds for tiny dollies.. and so the list goes on.
The pots are intended to be used with conventional paint, where you can safely leave the paint in the pot until later in the day. You let the excess paint dry and the flex the pot to peel away the dried paint. This is the beauty of this use of silicone which is an inert substance far less environmentally concerning than plastic. You can pop them in the dishwasher which is handy. Our little girl worked out that when flipped inside out the teardrop shape becomes a circle. I actually can't wash these fast enough before they are in use again.
The designer of the Flexapots product is Rob who is a Dad to 2 little girls came up with the innovation to make art and craft clean up more simple and easy. He's had a nifty idea! We hope you think so too. You can find and buy the Flexapots at www.flexapots.com.au and connect with the Flexapots team on the Flexpots Facebook page.


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Brain Aneurysm Surgery
Back to Neurosurgery
A brain aneurysm, also called a cerebral aneurysm or intracranial aneurysm, is a blister-like, weakened area in the wall of an artery in the brain. Because the artery wall is weakened where the aneurysm is, there is a risk that it will rupture. A ruptured aneurysm causes blood to bleed into the brain, known as a subarachnoid hemorrhage, a life-threatening event that requires emergency medical treatment with brain aneurysm surgery. When an artery bleeds into the brain, it may deprive brain cells and tissue of needed oxygen and also creates a buildup of pressure in surrounding tissues. This pressure causes swelling and irritation in the brain, leading to a wide range of brain aneurysm symptoms. Frequently, patients who have an aneurysm do not experience symptoms until the aneurysm ruptures.
Treatment for a brain aneurysm depends upon the patient's age and overall health, the extent of the condition, specific signs and symptoms, patient's tolerance for medications, and personal preferences. Approaches to brain aneurysm surgery include:
Aneurysm clipping uses a clip to isolate the aneurysm from normal circulation
Bypass surgery re-routes blood flow around the brain aneurysm; may be done for aneurysms with unusual structure
Advanced intraoperative imaging uses techniques such as indocyanine green videoangiography (imaging using green dye) during surgery to ensure that an aneurysm has been resolved and good blood flow is maintained in the surrounding blood vessels
Endovascular approaches are minimally invasive procedures performed through a blood vessel; includes coiling or stent coiling, which uses a catheter to insert wires inside an aneurysm to prevent it from rupturing
At Brigham and Women's Hospital, our highly trained specialists in the Department of Neurosurgery deliver state-of-the-art treatment through many innovative techniques to improve outcomes for patients undergoing brain aneurysm surgery.
Brain Aneurysm Endovascular Coiling Procedure:
This animation demonstrates a brain aneurysm treatment by inserting coils into the aneurysm both without and with the assistance of a stent to block the blood flow into the aneurysm, but still allow blood to flow in the regular blood vessels. This is a minimally invasive procedure in which a neurosurgeon/neuro-interventionalist will gain access to the vessels through the femoral artery. In the animation, the first brain aneurysm procedure is without a stent. The second procedure inserts coiling with the assistance of a stent. (This animation has no sound.)
Brain Aneurysm Flow Diversion Stent Procedure:
This animation demonstrates a flow diversion, which is one type of endovascular technique to treating brain aneurysms. This is a minimally invasive procedure in which catheters are inserted into the femoral artery and are brought all the way up into the vessels of the brain near the aneurysm. A flow diverting stent is laid across the neck or opening of the brain aneurysm. The stent slows blood flow into the aneurysm, causing it to clot off and shrink. Overtime, the body accumulates a layer of cells over the stent and it becomes a permanent part of the blood vessel. (This animation has no sound.)
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Party Discussion
Fine Gael - Do as I say, not as I do
Thread starter TKwhiskers
TKwhiskers
tkwhiskers.blogspot.com
Sen. Jim Higgins MEP speaking at the Michael Collins Commemoration Ceremony at Beal na Blath today claimed a Government led by Michael Collins would not have "stood idly by in the full knowledge that the civil rights of the minority in the north were being trampled upon."
He went on to claim "had the Irish government in the south, as Collins would have done, faced up to its responsibility to defend our beleaguered brethren in the north, we would not have had the sieges of the catholic enclaves, we would not have had bloody Sunday in Derry.
I wonder has Sen. Higgins forgotten it was the leader of his party who facilitated various British agencies in May 1970 when the then Irish Government tried to alleviate the suffering of the Catholic Community?
Fine Gael's claim to Michael Collins legacy is nothing more than skin-deep and a slur on his name.
badinage
TKwhiskers said:
in May 1970 when the then Irish Government tried to alleviate the suffering of the Catholic Community?
How did the Irish Government try to alleviate the suffering of the Catholic community?
jjcarroll
www.semper-idem.eu
badinage said:
The only thing that springs to mind about May 1970 was the Arms Trial. Is that what you are on about TK?
http://www.semper-idem.eu
The Government set up a £100,000 fund to alleviate the suffering of Catholic community.
Okay, and what did Liam Cosgrave do?
rockofcashel
www.sinnfein.ie
jjcarroll said:
He left the British secret service men involved in the Dublin/Monagahan bombings disappear back across the border after they had carried out their work, and he stood by while evidence of the bombed cars were destroyed before forensics could be done on them, to remove any trace of British military involvement. All on behalf of the Cruiser to save Labours skin from an emerging IRSP.
Its also a joke that Jim Higgins is talking about what a FG under Collins would have done regarding the 6 counties, while their current leader is doing nothing for the people in Antrim, except snipe about the IRA.
The IRA are gone now Enda, and the Catholics are still being killed. And not a peep.
Jeez I like a lot of FG people, but this fcuking hypocrisy sickens me
1,197 people agree with me.. how many agree with you ?
Rock, I know you don't like to leave historical fact get in the way of your prejudices and convictions but TK refered to Cosgrave facilitating '"various British agencies" in the May 1970. The Dublin-Monaghan bombings occured four years later, so are hardly relevant to TK's point.
Ah jaysus sorry JJ.
So that makes what Cosgrave did in '74 all right so ?
rockofcashel said:
Rock, May 1974 is entirely irrelevant to a discussion of May 1970. I am interested in what TK is going on about, because it escapes me entirely what type of facilitating Cosgrave was up to. But, hey don't leave entire irrelevancy get in the way of trying to score political points off Fine Gael.
What a load of Bolllocks.
Do you even know what you're talking about?! Or is it another pathetic TK-brand attempt to smear Fine Gael?!
(NB: A more appropriate title for this thread would be: Higgins speech decimates Rainbow pact - Fine Gael finished)
BarryW said:
Barry, do even you not think Higgins has a bit of a neck talking about what Collins would have done when Catholics were being attacked in '69, while Enda Kenny is silent about whats going on in Antrim today ?
Mrs. Taylor-Quinn said:
The State was convulsed when the then Leader of Fine Gael, Mr. Liam Cosgrave, went to the then Taoiseach, Mr. Jack Lynch, with specific information given to him. He did so because of a fear for the security of the State at the time. Subsequently, a serious debate took place in the Houses of the Oireachtas. The Dáil sat through the night, the end result of which was that a number of Fianna Fáil Ministers were sacked from office...link
aodh_rua
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Ah the €100,000 that was used as seed capital by the Provisional IRA. Yes, Charlie and Co. did a great deed with that Northern Relief Fund.
There can be little doubt of the hypocrisy of Higgins on this. However, FF's record is even worse, because they were in a position to do something, and were supposedly republicans. Jack Lynch even made an appeal to the Irish people about how they couldn't stand idly by, with a big puppy dog head up on him, and yet did sweet fcuk all. The only men in FF trying to do anything, were reprimanded for doing so.
"John Bull has got his hand down your pants and his fist around your bollox and you can't see it."
KingKane
www.danielsullivan.ie
Er... lads Jim Higgins didn't say what FG would have done. He spoke about what a party that Collins would have established had he lived would have done or what Collins himself would have done.
Dan Sullivan. I was back but we still couldn't all have a vote. http://www.danielsullivan.ie/blog/
west_brit
www.ogra.ie
Probably went fox hunting.
So, I see you wear shoes. Me too! want to have sex?
what a party that Collins would have established had he lived would have done or what Collins himself would have done.
He would have established a dictatorship plain and simple.
thegeneral
KingKane said:
Is that an admission that the current FG is not a party Collins would have been a member of :?
"Everyone hates Fianna Fáil except the electorate."
Unattributed correspondent, 1960s.
meriwether
Its a while since I read such utter delusional nonsense like this. Good work.
thegeneral said:
I think it was a statement that he would have established a party which would have been different (to what extent is unclear) to what CnG and subsequently FG were. I don't think it means he would have joined some other party other than FG that current exists today.


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The following accounts have either been published previously by various entities unrelated to The Personal Injury Group of MichieHamlett or have been prepared by us for dissemination to visitors to our website. The results obtained in specific cases depend on a variety of factors. It is generally impossible to know all factors that have influenced a specific result or an accumulation of specific results. Each legal matter consists of circumstances that are peculiar or unique to the specific case. The result obtained under one set of circumstances cannot be a predictor of the result likely to be obtained in a case that necessarily involves different circumstances. You should draw no conclusions about your particular legal matter from reading these accounts.
$5 million – $5 million Verdict against the seller of an industrial circuit breaker which short-circuited and exploded. A circuit breaker in a pier at Norfolk Navy Base exploded during re-installation of the breaker after removal for pier renovations and circuit breaker modification. Our client suffered burns on his upper body. The $5 million verdict in Norfolk Circuit Court was upheld on appeal to the Virginia Supreme Court.
$4 million – $4 million Verdict against manufacturer of extremely flammable contact adhesive being applied to the inside of a metal tank. Vapors from the adhesive ignited when they were drawn through an exhaust fan in the back of the room. The fire flashed back to the tank and burned our client who was inside the tank applying the contact adhesive.
$2.5 million – $2.5 million Settlement for a plaintiff who was a 38-year-old male in a wheelchair exiting a bus in Virginia when the wheelchair ramp fell, causing him to fall forward onto the pavement. His motorized wheelchair fell on top of him.
Parker v. Hyundai Motor Co. and Hyundai Motor USA – settlement (terms of settlement are confidential) against the manufacturer and U.S. distributor of a 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe for catastrophic injuries received in a rollover and roof collapse case. Injuries included C5 Incomplete Quadriplegia and mild traumatic brain injury. Case was filed in Charlottesville, Virginia. Co-counsel on the case was Tab Turner of Little Rock, Arkansas.
$1.1 million – $1.1 million Settlement against manufacturer of tools for use on power lines. A lineman was installing lighting arresters on power lines outside Roanoke, Virginia, when he hung a hand tool on one of the lines while he repositioned himself on the pole. The hand tool had insulated handles. A defect in the insulation allowed electrical current to pass through the insulated handle and into the lineman's body, causing severe wounds to his right arm and left thigh. Case was filed in federal court in Roanoke, Virginia, claiming negligent manufacturing and failure to warn.
$1 million – $1 million Settlement against manufacturer of extruder head for manufacturing defect. An extruder was used to apply a waterproof coating to paper in a factory. Due to a manufacturing defect, when pressure built up inside the extruder the pressure relief system failed to operate, causing the extruder head to explode. Part of the extruder head struck our client in the head, resulting in brain injury.
$850,000 – $850,000 Verdict in Roanoke against manufacturer of welding torch. A worker on a ladder was using a torch to cut duct work when he was struck by equipment and fell. His torch fell beside him and set his clothing on fire, causing severe burns.
$650,000 – $650,000 Settlement against manufacturer of circuit breaker used in mines. Case was filed in Wise County, Virginia.
$575,000 – $575,000 Confidential settlement for loss of vision in one eye due to defective design and manufacture of a compound bow. Case was filed in southwest Virginia.
Confidential settlement against manufacturer and retailer of flammable adhesive, tire patch kit and seller of cigarette lighter to 11 year old child. Our client was attempting to heat the tire patch before putting it on his bicycle tire. Vapor from glue on the boy's hands and shirt caught fire, setting his shirt on fire. Case was filed in Roanoke, Virginia.
$2.638 million – $2.638 million Million verdict in Richmond, Virginia, against a tractor trailer company for injuries caused when a garbage truck with bad brakes hit a car. The bad brakes were due to lack of maintenance by the garbage company.
$1 million – $1 million Settlement against tractor trailer company that side-swiped our client's car in a hit-and-run incident in which the defendant truck driver was followed and eventually stopped by an eyewitness.
$750,000 – $750,000 Settlement against trucking company whose driver crossed into our client's side of a two-lane road and hit his Camaro. Filed in Wyoming County, West Virginia.
$5.265 million – $5.265 million Verdict awarded in a tractor-trailer crash that took the life of a 16-year-old high school honor student. The tractor trailer ran a red light at a high speed, striking the driver's side door of a teenaged girl's car. Plaintiffs' 16-year-old daughter, Sydney Aichs, was turning on to U.S. 29, southbound, with a green left-turn arrow, when she was struck and killed by a Don B. Swisher Trucking tractor-trailer driven by Kenneth Barbour.This crash occurred at 7:08 a.m. on Friday, May 9, 2008, as Ms. Aichs was on her way to Albemarle High School to take an AP History exam. Ms. Aichs was 2 weeks away from completing her junior year of high school. The defendants claimed that Ms. Aichs was contributorily negligent, but an Albemarle County jury disagreed.
$3.5 million – $3.5 million Wrongful death settlement against concrete company and mobile home business. A mother was driving home in Orange County, Virginia, after birthday shopping for one of her two daughters when she was killed by a concrete truck that drove off the road to avoid hitting a wide load, a mobile home being hauled to a homesite for installation. At the time of this accident, the permit for hauling the mobile home had expired and the mobile home should not have been on the road. When the concrete truck drove back onto the road it hit the Johnson car head-on.
$3.4 million – $3.4 million Settlement against the defendant and his employer, an auto dealership. Our client was passing the defendant near Farmville, Virginia, when he forced her off the road, causing severe injuries including paraplegia.
$2 million – $2 million Settlement against manufacturer of Jeep vehicles used by the United States Post Office for mail delivery. A design defect caused instability resulting in a rollover.
$2 million – $2 million Settlement against manufacturer of boat trailer for failure to warn. The boat trailer was being hauled on the interstate when the trailer began to sway, causing the driver's vehicle to leave the highway and rollover. The driver suffered a spinal cord injury resulting in paralysis.
$1.95 million – $1.95 million Confidential settlement for injuries suffered when two wheels came off a tractor-trailer, crossed the median strip and hit our client's pick-up truck in southwest Virginia.
$1.2 million – $1.2 million Wrongful death settlement against a cell phone tower company and its employee who was driving while intoxicated, crossed a double-yellow line and struck a Ford Taurus in which Ms. Cash was riding as a passenger. The employee driver had a history of D.U.I. and drunk in public arrests and convictions. Claims were filed asserting negligence by the driver and the company's negligence in hiring and retaining this individual as a driver of company trucks. Case was filed in Fairfax County, Virginia.
$1.2 million – $1.2 million Confidential settlement to Plaintiff as the Executrix of her 48 year old sister's estate. Decedent was a married, 48 year old mother of two girls, ages 9 and 12. The Decedent and her two daughters died in a motor vehicle crash in Nelson County, Virginia in 2007. The deceased mother was not working at the time of the crash, but was going to begin a part-time job in the fall when her children went back to school. There were no appreciable special damages in this case. The surviving statutory beneficiaries of the deceased mother were a 80 year old father and a husband.
$1.04 million – $1.04 million Confidential settlement for loss of leg and other injuries suffered in head on collision.
$220,000 – $220,000 Settlement for plaintiff who was struck while riding his motorcycle. Plaintiff was struck by a driver who failed to yield the right-of-way and drove his vehicle directly into path of plaintiff's oncoming motorcycle.
$6.17 million – $6.17 Million verdict in Albemarle County, Virginia, against ski slope operator for failure to warn of ski slope hazard. Ski resort had created a steep drop-off beside the slope and provided no warning or fencing of the hazard. A skier fell over the edge and suffered severe brain injury.
$3.5 million – $3.5 million Settlement against concrete company. Client was driving her daughter to school when a concrete truck steered into her lane to avoid rear-ending a line of pickup trucks waiting to turn left. The resulting head-on collision tore the mother's liver and abdominal arteries, causing massive blood loss that resulted in brain injury and partial blindness due to lack of oxygen to the brain, similar to brain injury that occurs to a stroke victim.
$1.737 million – $1.737 million Million verdict for an automobile accident with serious injuries, including traumatic brain injury to a child. The child was a passenger in an SUV making a left turn at an intersection. The SUV had a green light but not a left turn arrow. The SUV was hit by a car coming through the intersection on a green light, coming from the opposite direction. Tried to a jury in Chesterfield County, Virginia.
$1.7 million – $1.7 million Verdict for an automobile accident with serious injuries. Our client was a pedestrian walking on the side of the road when he was hit by a high school driver-education instructor who fell asleep at the wheel. Plaintiff suffered traumatic brain injury. This case was tried to a jury near Buffalo, New York.
$1.5 million – $1.5 million Verdict against manufacturer of welder which short circuited. A worker received an electrical shock from an ungrounded piece of welding equipment, causing him to fall 12 feet onto a concrete floor where he hit his head, causing brain injury.
$1.25 million – $1.25 million Settlement for a head-on auto accident in Albemarle County, Virginia, resulting in catastrophic injuries.
$850,000 – $850,000 Verdict in Alexandria, Virginia, for a motor vehicle accident. A car stopped suddenly on interstate in front of tractor trailer, causing tractor trailer driver to suffer mild brain injury.
$4.5 million – $4.5 million Settlement against manufacturer of long wall miner for design defect.
1.44 million – $1.44 million Settlement against manufacturer of mine car couplers. Client was a miner, riding to the surface in a mine car when couplers on a supply car failed, causing the supply car to roll back down into the mine where it hit the mine car carrying our client to the surface. Dye was seated in the right front of the mine car. His injuries included broken collar bone, broken ribs, ruptured spleen that had to be removed, back injury, head injury, anxiety, insomnia and depression.
$700,000 – $700,000 Verdict against manufacturer of bungee cords for design defect and failure to warn. Truck driver had attached one end of bungee cord to secure tarp over his load. When he was hooking other end of cord to opposite side of truck, the metal hook on the attached end of the bungee cord bent and came free, whipped toward the driver and hit him in the eye, causing eye injury that blinded the driver in that eye.
$1.7 million – $1.7 million Verdict in Roanoke, Virginia, for failure to diagnose perforated bowel and peritonitis following laproscopic surgery. Doctor had perforated our client's bowel during surgery, client was expected to go home the day after surgery but her condition grew worse and she remained in the hospital. After three days in the hospital she required intubation in order to breathe, she grew worse, and eight days after her laproscopic surgery she was seen by thoracic surgeons who operated immediately and found diffuse peritonitis from the nicked bowel. Client remained in the hospital for an additional eight weeks due to her treating physician's failure to diagnose her peritonitis.
$925,000 – $925,000 Verdict in Albemarle County for injuries resulting from negligent laparoscopic surgery where physician inexperienced in the use of the laparscopic instrument punctured client's ureter during surgery, causing her to develop peritonitis.
$800,000 – $800,000 Confidential settlement for the death of a young child due to lung damage caused by potassium overdose from formula given to child as a premature infant.
$750,000 – $750,000 Confidential settlement for negligent delay in the delivery of an infant resulting in cerebral palsy.
$600,000 – $600,000 Confidential settlement obtained in favor of a farmer who underwent cervical disk surgery at the wrong level due to negligence by the operating surgeon. A healthy disk was removed instead of a ruptured disk because the doctor miscounted. The surgeon did not tell about his error until months later and a second more complicated surgery was then needed to stabilize the client's neck. The client suffered increased loss of range of motion and permanent nerve pain as a result. He was unable to operate his farm equipment without narcotic pain medications and could no longer enjoy his prior recreational activities, hunting and riding a motorcycle.
$600,000 – $600,000 Confidential settlement in a case where the prescription of narcotic medication, phenergan and valium resulted in a fatal accidental overdose.
$475,000 – $475,000 Settlement on behalf of an 81-year-old man with thyroid cancer who underwent surgery to remove his thyroid. The ENT surgeon removed only a portion of the thyroid in the original operation and took him back to surgery a second time three days later. In the second operation the surgeon thought a total thyroid removal had been completed, but in fact only musculoskeletal tissue was removed. The patient required a third, more lengthy surgery, which was complicated by the scar tissue from the cancer and the prior two operations. His prognosis was not affected, but he required a lengthy recovery from this third operation. The main claim was the third added operation as experts agreed one additional operation might have been needed, but a reasonable surgeon should have been able to distinguish between muscle and thyroid and should have made a referral to a specialist after problems with the first operation. This case settled for $475,000.
$450,000 – $450,000 Confidential settlement on behalf of a woman whose breast cancer had a delay in diagnosis which did not change her treatment but increased her risk of recurrence of the cancer.
$325,000 – $325,000 Confidential settlement on behalf of a 51-year-old man who underwent cervical disk fusion that was undertaken at the wrong level and required a second surgery to fix the original problem. He had a full recovery and was able to get back to his regular activities after the lengthy convalescence from the second operation. His case settled prior to filing suit for the sum of $325,000.
$300,000 – $300,000 Settlement in favor of a family in SW Virginia whose elderly family member was discharged from an emergency department with chest pain that was misdiagnosed as indigestion. He died shortly afterwards from a massive heart attack.
$250,000 – $250,000 Confidential settlement on behalf of a 14 year old boy who lost one testicle as a result of a testicular torsion which was not diagnosed by emergency department physicians.


Los Angeles' fashion industry has been on the come up for quite some time now. Host to some of the biggest denim and fast-fashion manufacturers around – Seven For All Mankind, American Apparel, Nasty Gal, to name a few – the SoCal city has also been piquing the interest of fashion's more elite players; Saint Laurent, Tom Ford and Louis Vuitton have all chosen LA to present their collections in recent times.
Aside from LA's impermeable celebrity culture, the city also plays home to some of the most creative and influential designers and tastemakers, leaving no shortage of innovative and alluring sartorial offerings.
Due to the city's vast size and lack of public transportation, it requires a bit more effort to unearth the many shopping gems it has to offer – which is why we've compiled a list of some of LA's best stores.
For the more avant-minded fashionista, look no further than Wild Style LA. Located on the ever trendy Melrose Avenue, the store was launched by Tom Hirota of zany LA-based label Joyrich back in 2012. Walking passed the store's neon spaceship signs, mini palm tree fixtures and pastel-hued walls, you'll find that the space houses a broad array of some of the most eccentric and fashion-forward brands around (Hood By Air, Raf Simons, Cottweiler, C.E., Nasir Mazhar and more).
Founded in 2010, 424 on Fairfax has been one of the leading influencers of the menswear landscape in recent times. The store, which is located in the premier streetwear district of LA, draws inspiration from the classical vintage cultures of NYC and Paris, stocking the likes of cutting-edge brands such as Astrid Andersen, MISBHV, Will Fry and Henrik Vibskov. In addition, 424's in-house collection has also seen a significant rise in notoriety, rocked by everyone from Justin Bieber to Travis Scott to A$AP Rocky. Also check out when we took rapper Vince Staples shopping at the store.
Conceived as a space for the city's local youth to showcase their accomplishments in music, art and fashion, Union first opened its doors in NYC back in 1989 on Spring Street in Soho. A few years later, Eddie Cruz, one of Union's original owners, spearheaded the decision to move the store out west, hence resulting in Union LA. Now operating solely in the City of Angels under the management of Chris Gibbs, the retailer has been pivotal in being one of the first to endorse some of the most innovative and burgeoning streetwear brands from all over the globe, particularly Japan and the UK. Once again, check out what Vince Staples picked up when we took him shopping here.
Catering to Tinsel Town's elite, seasoned industry professional Lorenzo Hadar has spent the last few decades trotting the globe to uncover the most forward-thinking designers for his fashion savvy (and deep-pocketed) clientele. With three locations distinguished between menswear, womenswear and shoes, Lorenzo stocks his store's shelves with the likes of Rick Owens, Damir Doma and COMME des GARÇONS, along with a slew of other obscure, lesser-known designers also making waves in the design sphere.
Established by James Bond and Eddie Cruz, Undefeated has been a sneakerhead's mecca since it first started serving up limited and customized kicks back in 2002. After partnering up with Canadian designer Raif Adelberg, who personalized Nike Air Force 1s before shipping them to Cruz in LA, the store has been known for dishing out sneaker collaborations with some of the biggest players around, from Nike and adidas to Converse and Vans. In addition to its widely successful in-house label, the retailer also boasts a number of in-demand street and sportswear apparel and footwear.
Contrasting LA's sun-kissed streets and cotton candy skylines is Maxfield; an austere, brutalist building guarded by tribal-like statues that plays host to exquisitely curated (and pricey) designer collections from modern day icons such as Rick Owens, Yohji Yamamoto, Margiela and the like. Opened by Tommy Perse in 1969, the store has been dubbed as one of the first to champion black as a "color" to the sunny SoCal city, making it synonymous with chic. Equal parts museum, art gallery and boutique, Maxfield has been lauded for bringing the vanguard in fashion to LA, melding haute taste and artistic curiosity for a shopping experience paralleled by very few.
A self-proclaimed mainstay of California culture, American Rag CIE contains a broad swath of merchandise spanning from designer garms and niche homeware, to premium grooming products and ornate art books. A few bonuses? The space boasts both a cafe and a denim bar (it is LA after all).
With locations in both New York and Los Angeles, Flight Club has been one of the most trusted and popular sources for sneaker seekers and sellers since it first opened in 2005. The consignment shop features some of the rarest and most coveted sneakers from all over the globe and has been the go-to shop for customers demanding authentic merchandise; it's also the most hassle-free process for independent sellers looking to move their inventory.
An exclusive men's boutique and art gallery, Mohawk Man is the menswear division of General Mohawk Store and offers a sizable range of au courant sartorial selections, with highlights including Our Legacy, Dries van Noten, Engineered Garments, Acne, nonnative, Common Projects and YMC.
Like its competitor Flight Club, RIF LA offers up only the holiest of sneaker grails. Serving up deals at the most competitive prices in the resell and consignment game, the store's online shop features a broad range of coveted kicks below retail, but for those who love a good bargain, you'll find that the best deals are actually in-store.
Carrying some of today's buzziest streetwear labels – Gosha Rubchinskiy, Brain Dead, Wood Wood – Blends has since grown from it original 2003 Costa Mesa storefront into three additional bricks and mortar locations, including Los Angeles, San Diego and Santa Ana. Now operating for over 13 years, Blends' Japan-bred owners, Tak Kato and Mike Toe, have successfully managed to preserve the store's objective: blending international tastes with global level products.
Reflective of owner Rene Holguin's background in leather craftsmanship, RTH has become a cult favorite among shoppers looking for something a bit more artisanal and bespoke. Playing host to a selection of leather goods, apparel and vintage, the store's rustic flare brings forth a very heritage Americana vibe fitting with its West Coast home front.


Eugène Emmanuel Viollet-le-Duc (1814–1879) was a French architect and theorist, famous for his interpretive "restorations" of medieval buildings. Born in Paris, he was a major Gothic Revival architect.
Viollet-le-Duc's father was a civil servant living in Paris who collected books; his mother's Friday salons were attended by Stendhal and Sainte-Beuve. His mother's brother, Étienne-Jean Delécluze, "a painter in the mornings, a scholar in the evenings" (Summerson), was largely in charge of the young man's education. Viollet-le-Duc was trendy philosophically: republican, anti-clerical, rebellious, he built a barricade in the July Revolution of 1830 and refused to enter the École des Beaux-Arts. Instead he opted in favor of direct practical experience in the architectural offices of Jacques-Marie Huvé and Achille-François-René Leclère.
During the early 1830s, a popular sentiment for the restoration of medieval buildings developed in France. Viollet-le-Duc, returning during 1835 from study in Italy, was commissioned by Prosper Merimée to restore the Romanesque abbey of Vézelay. This work was the first of a long series of restorations; Viollet-le-Duc's restorations at Notre Dame de Paris brought him national attention. His other main works include Mont St-Michel, Carcassonne, Roquetaillade castle and Pierrefonds.
Viollet-le-Duc's "restorations" frequently combined historical fact with creative modification. For example, under his supervision, Notre Dame was not only cleaned and restored but also "updated," gaining its distinctive third tower (a type of flèche) in addition to other smaller changes. Another of his most famous restorations, the medieval fortified town of Carcassonne, was similarly enhanced, gaining atop each of its many wall towers, a set of pointed roofs that are actually more typical of northern France.
At the same time, in the cultural atmosphere of the Second Empire theory necessarily became diluted in practice: Viollet-le-Duc provided a Gothic reliquary for the relic of the Crown of Thorns at Notre-Dame in 1862, and yet Napoleon III also commissioned designs for a luxuriously appointed railway carriage from Viollet-le-Duc, in 14th-century Gothic style (Exhibition 1965).


Is missing these 4 vitamins sabotaging your workout?
When you set aside the time in your busy day to exercise, you need it to be effective. You want to reap the many physical and health benefits you worked hard for. You want to recover quickly and painlessly from the micro-tears you have sustained within your muscles and get back the cellular energy levels you have drained. You want your neuromuscular system refreshed and ready to go again. But could missing four important vitamins be rendering you unable to do these things effectively?
This post examines four easily-depleted vitamins that, because of their essential role in the way the body functions during and after exercise, can leave you feeling exhausted and not seeing the full extent of the physical results you have worked hard for. Missing these vitamins makes you ill-equipped for your workday and the workouts to come, meaning you'll be sabotaging yourself even before you've got your joggers on.
An understanding of the essential role of these vitamins in your energy and recovery will help you workout smarter, not harder, to reach your training goals faster. It will also help you build confidence in your workout routine and nutrition.
Carnitine is essential to the process that converts your stored fat into energy for your body to use to power you through your workout. It does this by transporting your fatty acids into the powerhouse of your cells, called the mitochondria, where it is turned into energy. Its other functions include helping metabolise carbohydrates and clear lactic acid.
This means that Carnitine optimises the biological processes occurring within your cells, as well as how you feel and the ease with which you recover after exercise.
Note: Not all supplements are formed in the same natural way, so make sure that if you're going to supplement L-Carnitine, that you do so from a trusted source. For a reliable and complete energy supplement that includes an optimal dosage of Acetyl L-Carnitine, click here.
Magnesium is one of the most easily depleted minerals in the body, and sweating it out during exercise is a primary way that it is lost. It is involved in almost all of the body's major cellular processes, of which there are over 600 enzymatic reactions identified as requiring Magnesium to occur. This means that having depleted Magnesium levels can significantly impair how you function throughout the rest of the day.
When you're low in Magnesium, you may feel fatigue, muscle weakness, cramps, insomnia, poor memory and a reduced ability to learn.
Replenishing lost Magnesium through food and supplements can help improve the way you will perform for the rest of the day by helping with your cell functions, energy production, muscle recovery, and reducing soreness and cramping.
Because damage to the muscle fibres and tissues is a natural part of every workout, effectively replenishing Curcumin helps to optimise the repair and recovery process and minimise discomfort. Otherwise, you may be self-sabotaging by leaving your body with unexpected aches, pain and stiff joints that affect your future workouts and put a dent in your day-to-day life until the symptoms subside.
While it's good to derive large amounts of nutrients from your diet and then supplement based on your health and activity levels, specific Curcumin supplements like this have been shown to be 27 times more bioavailable (easily absorbed) than food-based curcumin. This makes it a worthwhile investment for anyone wanting to get the most out of their daily health and fitness.
Find your optimal recovery with curcumin supplements and other vitamins all in our sports performance pack.
Ginseng is cited as being the most studied physical-performance herb on the planet and has been used for centuries to improve energy - as well as libido. Ginseng helps the body to produce creatine, which aids the production of energy to be used by the muscles, enhances muscle growth and recovery. Because muscles become fatigued without sufficient energy, optimising this process means you keep going for longer without exhaustion.
There are many different types of Ginseng including Asian, American, Siberian and Indian varieties. Some varieties are more potent in helping to enhance energy and stimulate the central nervous system, while others will be more effective in helping support recovery, lowering blood sugars and reducing stress.
Because adding Ginseng to your diet is an active choice, many people may struggle to replenish it - and its benefits - from their diet when it becomes depleted. Ginseng supplements are available, and good sources like this will contain a mixture of the various types of Ginseng to optimise your benefits as well as the other vitamins mentioned above in one easy to use sports performance pack.
And taking them consistently can be even harder. If you'd like to stop sabotaging your workouts and take your energy, endurance and recovery a step further with the right fuel, start with this sports performance supplement pack. It contains all four of the supplements we've discussed and comes delivered to your door in individual, environmentally-friendly packets.
To take a tailored health quiz to see what other vitamins could benefit your health and lifestyle, click here.


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ZYGMUNT KRAUZE
AUS ALLER WELT STAMMENDE
TRANSFIGURATION OF THE MOON
HYMNKUS
MAYUMI MIYATA, sho
Krauze's Aus aller Welt stammende is a four movement work based on four Polish folk melodies called "´swiatówki". The most important interpretative element in this composition is a rustic or folk-like style of playing. The players begin each section simultaneously but do not end it together...... Each instrumentalist plays independently of the others, and must concentrate exclusively on his own part; he should find his own tempo. Each section, including the final one, should be followed by ten seconds of complete silence, when all musicians remain motionless. (ZK)
The work (written in 1973) is originally scored for five solo violins, three solo violas, and two solo cellos - the first and last movement using all 10 players; the second movement using only 4 players; the third movement using 8. Given that the original has no frequency lower than the lowest open string of the violin, I asked the composer if I could perform the work using violins only. I was most pleased when Zygmunt allowed me to do so, as I feel that the consistency of the violins-only-timbre strengthens, rather than detracts from, the underlying thrust of the argument.
I first worked with Ichiyanagi in New York City, in the late 1950s when, as a studio pianist, during my lessons with Ivan Galamian, Toshi accompanied me in the Mendelssohn Concerto! In 1988, we did a collaborative concert tour in Japan, and it was an obvious to ask for a new work; but I asked for one involving a traditional Japanese instrument, both for the sonic variety of the tour, and as I love(d) the sounds they produce (I am still waiting for someone to write a work for violin and hichariki, as I would love to squawk with it)! Transfiguration of the Moon was the result of that request. Of the two-movement composition the composer writes:
The moon. Object of human dreams and imagination since ancient times. Material ground on which human beings actually descended and walked. Explored in all aspects through the various poetic forms, the moon seems to offer an infinite variety of moods, images, and inspirations, here reflected in the conversation between "sho" and violin.
When Cage was writing the original version of Hymnkus, he one day said to me (in response to my repeated requests for something violinistically much simpler than the Freeman Etudes (see the notes for CP2 #103), and knowing that I "liked" to record):
I have the perfect piece for you. I am writing a work with many parts. They are all single notes. We can make a version for violin; you can play all the parts; and you can record until you are blue in the face.
And so the multitrack violin version came into existence. In addition to the obvious instrumental changes, the original version included extraneous noise sounds integrated in to each part which, at my request, were changed to approximate pitches.
My having overdubbed, John & I arrived at the mixing session, and as usual, there arose between us a philosophical difference (it was these differences, and the discussions/arguments that they engendered, that made working with Cage such an intellectual blessing). John wanted what I thought of as a most conventional mix - that is to say, a scatter of sound sources across a broad sonic field. I had a quite different vision. I wanted some version of a sonic "black hole"; a tiny point where all parts would grind down into a single compound obsidian that might have different surfaces, and different reflectivities, but the components of which could not only not be distinguished, but would cease to have any individuality whatsoever (i.e. having removed virtually all (instrumental) timbral differences, which was perhaps the distinguishing characteristic of the original version, why not go "all the way")? Sadly, I could only (very) partially achieve what I wanted, as even a completely monaural mix still gave the impression of a sonic landscape too broad, and one would need the capabilities of an anechoic chamber in order to perhaps achieve the result I desired. So after years of internal fussing I decided on a compromise: I would release John's mix, as that is what the composer wanted, and as he was pleased with it; but I would also include the attempt at my preferred version, in order to present a vague idea of my conception. Given the finite duration of an audio CD, only 10 minutes of the "PZ Mix" is included as part of the audio portion of the CD, but the entire appears in the ENHANCED CD section of the disc.
There is an aspect of Hymnkus - a neologism combining the words Hymn (because of the repeated "verses") and (Hai)kus (as each verse contains 17 "syllables") - that bears especial mention. When he was writing Ten (1991), Cage told me that he felt he had made a return to harmony. In my opinion, perhaps that journey started with Hymnkus. It is not just that all of the individual parts are restricted in frequency range to the same perfect fifth. Far more importantly, there are statistical prevalences of certain frequencies, which prevalences change over time, so that if one listens very closely, one can almost sense an inexorable shift of underlying attractants or pitch centers which exert centripetal force, something conceptually not that far from aspects of traditional harmony. Hymnkus may therefore be an unintended pivotal work in Cage's late thinking about the function of harmony in music.
(PZ, April 2007)
5. I Lento sostenuto (6:06)
6. II Adagio (7:19)
7. Zukofsky Mix, excerpt (10:00)
8. Cage mix (30:06)
CP2 Recordings
Zygmunt Krauze: (1938--) AUS ALLER WELT STAMMENDE
Publisher: PWM Edition, [Krakow], Moeck Verlag, Celle.
Toshi Ichiyanagi: (1933--) TRANSFIGURATION OF THE MOON
Publisher: composer's manuscript; presently Schott Japan Co., Ltd.
John Cage: (1912 - 1992) HYMNKUS (version for violin)
Publisher: violin version, composer¹s manuscript; original version, C.F. Peters
The Krauze was recorded at Hip Pocket Studios, N.Y.C., on Dec. 10 1993.
It was mixed in 2005 at SoundByte Productions, Inc., N.Y.C.
Produced & Engineered by Paul Zinman. Assistant Engineer: Gerry Volkerz.
The Ichiyanagi was recorded at Master Sound, Astoria, N.Y.C., on Feb. 26, 1995.
Produced & Engineered by Paul Zinman. Assistant Engineer: David Merrill.
The Cage was recorded at Hip Pocket Studios, N.Y.C. in Nov. & Dec., 1991.
It was mixed Dec. 21, 1991 at New York Digital Recording, Inc., N.Y.C.
All edit choices: Paul Zukofsky
All Pre and Post-production supervision: Paul Zukofsky
CP2 122
Mfg. by Musical Observations, Inc.
For information regarding our other releases, or Musical Observations, Inc.
activities in general, please visit our website at www.musicalobservations.com.


In this 2.5 hour event one of our hugely experienced Agile practitioners and speakers, will look at how Agile project management has grown and developed from its core principles before providing a focused introduction to the Scrum methodology.
Scrum is an implementation of Agile principles where discreet amounts of work are tackled in timeboxes called sprints. The core meetings of Scrum include Stand Ups, Planning, Retrospectives and Demos. In addition to looking at the mechanics of these, we will provide an overview of estimating in Scrum, how requirements are captured and the attributes of a good Scrum team.


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Chris Stapleton Has a New Christmas Album: A Very Covid Christmas
By Jordan Knight
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Need some Christmas cheer? This should do it. Chris Stapleton dropped a new Christmas album and well, uhm…check it out for yourself!
Sometimes you've gotta laugh to keep from crying, and Chris Stapleton wants to help us through at what's sure to be a challenging Christmas.
Wearing his favorite llama-reindeer Christmas sweater, plus a mask and a facial shield, Chris belts out some of his favourite pandemic Christmas songs.
Some of the songs include:
"Coughing Around The Christmas Tree"
"I Saw Mommy Testing Santa Claus"
"It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Pneumonia"
"I'll Be Home For Christmas (And Every Day After)"
"Oh, Cover Your Mouth-Hole"
He previewed the new Christmas album on Jimmy Kimmel Live, but of course it's a joke. A fake holiday album with a country covid twist. This guy can truly sing anything. Check it out!
Would you buy it?
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With over 10 million visitors every year, Seattle's Pike Place Market is the premier shopping and dining destination in Washington state.
If you want to experience the full essence of Seattle, you must visit Pike Place Market. Known as the soul of Seattle and the oldest market in the US still in operation, Pike Place Market has something to sate every sense. There is a veritable treasure trove of sights, sounds, and tastes to experience. Pike Place Market began as a small farmers market of eight vendors back in 1907. Today, it is home to 200 year-round commercial businesses, 190 craftspeople, and 100 farmer's vendors. Although these old businesses are in dire need of digital marketing assistance, Pike Place is an unforgettable place, and its wonders are never exhausted.
Upon entering Pike Place Market, you will find your nostrils filled with the smell of fish. The world-renowned Pike Place Fish Company is a culture unto itself. Some of the world's best quality fish are sold there, but the real attraction is the fishmongers (or employees) who have a unique style of customer service. Beware of flying fish.
Whether you are out to buy fish there or not, it is a fascinating sight to behold as the workers call out orders and throw fish (of any size, shape, or color) back and forth. Seldom do they drop the slimy creatures, but when they do, that is what makes it yet more fun. If you're not a fish eater, you can at least enjoy the show.
Pike Place Market is home to many of Washington's highest quality products and flower farmers. Walking through these vendor rows is a feast for the eyes. The quality and freshness of the produce are top-notch. Prices vary of course, but good bargains can be had, no doubt.
The fresh scent of flowers is a nice contrast to the fish back at the entrance. Every color of the rainbow, every combination of flowers one can imagine, are available to visitors and customers. The flowers are a big draw for frequent visitors. The quality, freshness, and variety of flowers keep customers coming back. The prices can't be turned down.
Beecher's Handmade Cheese is a cheese kitchen where they make cheese, have a retail store, and a deli. Even if you're not in the market for cheese, watching them make cheese in the kitchen makes for an interesting few moments at the Market.
Café Campagne is one of the finest French Bistros in the state and, to some critics, in the country. Its many accolades are impressive.
Ethnic eateries abound at Pike's. From Greek to Indian, to a New York Deli cuisine, there is something for everyone. There are meat, bakery, candy, ice cream stores and coffee and tea shops. You cannot walk through Pike Place Market without all the various aromas luring you to eat, drink, and be merry.
There are dozens of art galleries and antique shops to while away the hours at the market. Antiques at Pike Place is a favorite store with over 5,000 square feet to peruse a wide variety of antiques from different eras. Visitors will find dozens of little jewelry, clothing, book and comic book stores, and handmade arts and craft. Some of the shops are your typical touristy places with souvenirs, but most have a unique personality that can be seen in their wares.
Don't leave Pike's Market without visiting the Bubble Gum Wall. Some people find this a gross attraction but, honestly, with zillions of colorful gums (okay, yes, they have been chewed) it makes for an interesting sight. The novelty of this sticky attraction seems to draw the younger crowd. They cannot resist adding their specimen to the collage. The Bubble Gum Wall can be found in Post Alley, below Pike's Market.
Pike Place Market is in the heart of downtown Seattle and is accessible by bus, light rail, ferry, or car. The market is located at First and Pike. If you are going by car, Pike's Market has a parking garage located at 1531 Western Avenue, just on the market, and offers some of the cheapest parking rates in the city.
Pike Place Market is a bit like Disneyland – you cannot experience it all in one visit. It's a place where you will want to take your time, and it is a place to visit time and again. Pike's never loses its flavor or runs out of things for you to see and experience. Whether you just go to listen and watch the people and street performers or to shop and dine, Pike's Market will not disappoint you.


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Millman edges out hot opponent at Lexington Challenger final
Singles final ceremony
LEXINGTON, August 3, 2015
John Millman knew he had a tough battle on his hands coming into the men's singles championship match. He would face the Lexington Challenger's hottest opponent, Yasutaka Uchiyama, who had beaten all the top seeded player up through this point in the tournament.
Millman, a 26 year old from Australia who is currently ranked #96 in the world, had made it to the finals of two previous Challenger events this year but came up on the losing end in each match. When having to face his opponent in the finals of the Lexington Challenger, Uchiyama, he knew that the grind was on, for Uchiyama had toppled all his opponents thus far as the underdog. Millman was entering the finals match at the #2 seeded player in the tournament while Uchiyama was the "Lucky Loser" who couldn't lose.
John Millman
"I knew he was playing extremely well and beating great players all tournament long. His ball striking and his service has been great all week long, that is a deadly combination. I was a little worried about how that was going to play into his hand for this championship match," said Millman about his opponent.
Uchiyama is the first player in the history of the Lexington Challenger to make it to the finals as the "Lucky Loser" of the tournament. Quite an accomplishment given the competition he faced along the way.
The men's final match was indeed a great competition. Millman won the first match by a break 6-3, only to have Uchiyama do the same in the second set, taking it 6-3. The third set went back and forth with each player grinding out long points and not succumbing to the other. Eventually Millman caught a glimpse of hope during the third set with the game score at 5-4. Uchiyama was serving at 30-30 and gave way to Millman, who hit an incredible lunging backhand slice to get to match Point.
When asked about getting to the break point for the match, Millman said, "I never give up, I try to chase down every ball that I can possibility get. I was very lucky that it came off as well as it did, I premeditated that shot as it came off the racquet. I hit it just about perfect and probably caught Uchiyama by surprise. Just relief in the end."
Millman went on to break Uchiyama and win the men's finals championship, 6-3 3-6 6-4.
This entry was posted in ATP Challenger Lexington, ATP Challenger Tour and tagged ATP Challenger, John Millman, Lexington, Yasutaka Uchiyama.


Of three IIAAG softball games Wednesday afternoon only one game was actually played.
The game between Okkodo and Southern at Okkodo had been cancelled and the Guam High vs. Sanchez game at the Tiyan field was called off due to a missing official.
"The assigned official just didn't show up. This was the first time in 5 years that this has ever happened," said GABA's Justin Bennett.
"The game will be rescheduled. It's unfortunate that this has happened, but we will meet with both teams to find out when this game can be replayed," said IIAAG president Martin Boudreau.
The official that did show up to the game, Molton Palik, immediately thought of the kids involved.
"We do this for the kids. It's really unfortunate, but we're going to get this problem solved so it won't be happening again," said Palik.
Both teams waited out the 30 minute grace period before officially calling off the game. The 4 pm start is 30 minutes earlier than usual IIAAG softball start time to try and make use of more daylight. But the earlier start isn't seen as an issue from the umpires.
"There is no problem with moving up the time. This issue might have been a miscommunication issue, but there is no issue with the time," assured Palik.
The two teams engaged in a three-inning scrimmage to compensate for the rescheduled game.
The only game that did get played Wednesday afternoon was between the visiting Tiyan Titans and defending champion JFK Islanders. It was the season debut for JFK after having their Saturday season opener postponed. JFK got the win over the visiting Titans 15-3 in their debut.


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module OverSIP::SIP

  class IPv4TlsServer < TlsServer

    @ip_type = :ipv4
    @transport = :tls
    @connections = {}
    @invite_server_transactions = {}
    @non_invite_server_transactions = {}
    @invite_client_transactions = {}
    @non_invite_client_transactions = {}
    @is_reliable_transport_listener = true
    @is_outbound_listener = true

    LOG_ID = "SIP TLS IPv4 server"
    def log_id
      LOG_ID
    end

  end

end


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Louise Upston
Member of Parliament, Taupo - Taupo, New Zealand
From her polished public image, one would never guess that MP for Taupō Louise Upston had a rough start to her tertiary education; unexpectedly having to drop out of law school.
However, rather than seeing the glass half empty, Louise seized the opportunity to start her own management consultancy firm, McGill Manning, at the tender age of 19.
With her clear talent for business and entrepreneurial flair, Louise managed to successfully grow her business; with clients like Air New Zealand, Russell McVeagh and Datacom.
When Louise decided to study for an MBA, she wanted a university that would suit both her personal and entrepreneurial focus, and Waikato Management School fit the bill. It appealed to Louise for its excellent reputation, and uniquely, the opportunity to study internationally.
Louise feels the real value of her MBA came through the connections she was able to make with alumni, staff and her classmates; many of whom, despite a busy work and home life, she is still in contact with.
With her MBA enabling her to "take several steps forward", Louise ran for Parliament for the first time in 2008 and won the Taupō seat; one of the country's largest. She has retained the seat in every election since.
Over three terms under the former National government (2008 - 2017), she was charged with responsibility for many senior portfolios, including Minister for Corrections, Women and Land Information; and Associate Minister for Education, Local Government, Primary Industries, and Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment.