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Seth Rudetsky That Time When Liberace Annoyed Andrea McArdle with a Recycled Birthday Gift
Plus, how Victoria Clark's son disrupted her Broadway performance and why James Monroe Iglehart's rejection led to his biggest break on Broadway.
By Seth Rudetsky
Liberace and Andrea McArdle
Hello from New York! I'll soon be saying hello from Provincetown. I just left P-town, but I'm on my way back soon to do two concerts with Victoria Clark!
I played in the pit for How To Succeed back in the 1990s, but I've never done a full concert with her. I remember Vicki's hilarious story about her son coming to see her on Broadway for the first time. He was very young, and was sitting in a box seat with his dad. When Vicki began her first scene a with Matthew Broderick, she suddenly heard a loud, "Hi, Mommy!" The audience started laughing, but Vicki tried to stay in character. The scene continued and so did another "Hi-i-i-i-i-i, Mommy!" Finally, she heard the sound of a muffled "Hi, Mommy." Her son had obviously be taken out of the box seats and spoken to sternly by his dad. The scene finished, her son came back, and Vicki exited out the big double doors onstage. Phew. However, as she was walking out, she heard, "Bye-e-e-e-e, Mommy." Yes, her son ran the gamut of greetings!
Vicki went on to win a Tony Award for her amazing performance in Light In The Piazza and I did a video deconstruction of the debacle she had at the Tony Awards. Watch it here!
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Speaking of the Tony Awards, come see Vicki before she's nominated for next year's Tony Award for her critically lauded performance in Kimberly Akimbo. Get thee to P-town this weekend!
Last weekend I was in P-town with Andrea McArdle and we had a great time. She sounded amazing. Andrea talked about Liberace wanting her in his Las Vegas show after she played Annie in London. Of course, I was researching to see if there was any video clips of them together. I found this bizarre clip of "Mr. Echo," a man who literally says what you're saying as you're saying it. It's a bit of a headache, it's also but riveting!
Andrea said Liberace was an amazing person to work with and he got her incredible outfits for her performance. She told us it was a stunning change from her previous costume as she was used to being dressed like a poor orphan. Suddenly, she was in bugle beads!
A few months into the run, Andrea was backstage with her Mom playing Boggle. Her Mom had had it listening to the show through the dressing room "squawk box," and she lowered the volume to get a break. Well, it was so low that they wound up unable to hear Andrea's cue. Liberace was onstage for two minutes waiting for her. When the stage manager finally came to get her, Andrea raced onstage. However, she had taken off some of her costume to sit backstage, so she ended up performing the big, "New York, New York" number with the Rockettes wearing her bedazzled tuxedo top and lime green shorts. Liberace could not look her in the eye for the rest of the show because he was so upset, but he never yelled at her.
Andrea said he was always so sweet. As a matter of fact, he threw her a Sweet 16 birthday party. Andrea did become slightly annoyed when he gave her something he already owned as her birthday present. She had played Judy Garland in the TV movie Rainbow, and the gift was an homage to that role. Initially, she thought it was so cheap of him to "recycle" a gift, until her mother explained how crazy expensive it was. Liberace had given her a ring that was a jeweled carriage encircled with diamonds. When you opened the carriage, inside there were ruby slippers. Holy college tuition! When her mother explained to her how valuable the ring was she immediately took it from Andrea for safekeeping. Quite frankly, Andrea has ADD, like me, and, like me, loses everything. That ring has been sitting in a safety deposit box since the 1980s and Andrea's totally onboard with that choice!
Andrea also talked about performing in the "Leading Ladies" concert at Carnegie Hall in the late 90s. Her performance in the concert led her to a role in a Broadway show. If you don't know, that concert was amazing and featured so many stars. I got to play for Audra McDonald, and we performed a version I arranged of Barbara Streisand's version of "Down With Love." Watch:
Andrea also said that Bernadette Peters wound up having a conflict with the concert so Scott Ellis, the director, asked Andrea is she would fill in. Scott wanted her to do a combo of "Look For The Silver Lining" and "Tomorrow," he wanted it sung without too many belts. She did it and it came out great!
Well, that performance led to Disney calling and asking her if she wanted to join Beauty And The Beast. Andrea was in her 30s at the time and assumed they wanted her for Mrs. Potts. Turns out, they wanted her for Belle so she took the gig. She sang with the sweet sound she used for the Carnegie Hall concert, using the voice of a Disney ingenue during rehearsals.
Finally, she had her put-in rehearsal, when she finally got to run her entire show in her costumes and wigs. If you're a star, you get the full orchestra to join you. If not, you get the rehearsal pianist, aka me! After Andrea ran the show, she saw Michael Eisner, then Disney's CEO, in the audience. Andrea called him over. She knew that there was still time left in the rehearsal and asked if she could try something. She wanted to show him how she would sing the score in her McArdle belt instead of a Disney mix. Michael gave her the go-ahead and she belted that music. As soon as she stopped, he came over and said, "I don't ever want you to sing it the other way again." Andrea wound up being the first Belle to belt the whole show! Listen:
I want to tell you about a conversation I had last week with James Monroe Iglehart about our mutual obsession with Dreamgirls.
When James was in his late 20s, he auditioned for a production of the show in California. He really wanted to play Jimmy Early, but was cast as Tiny Joe Dixon. Tiny Joe only has a solo in the first scene and it's interrupted by dialogue. Luckily, James had another offer and he took that instead. The offer was to join a brand new show he knew nothing about in development. Well, after that initial run, the show continued development and eventually moved to Broadway, allowing James to create his first original role! It was an incredible turn of events as the only reason he took the role was because he didn't get the role he wanted in Dreamgirls. Yes, the rejection of Tiny Joe Dixon led to his performance in the original cast of the Tony Award winning Best Musical Memphis. Here he is being amazing:
I've got some fun gigs coming up including my Deconstructing Broadway at Theatre By The Sea in Rhode Island! Come see me July 11th!
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For those buyers hoping to take the next step with their home lighting, chandeliers are the ultimate combination of practicality and elegance. Today, homeowners are using chandeliers all over the home, rather than just in the dining room; bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchen, and hallways are now fair game for the chandelier industry, with several products available for any situation. No room is complete without a chandelier!
This buyer guide will explore everything you need to know before adding one of these fabulous fixtures to your home. Read on to learn all about chandeliers.
Chandeliers are light fixtures that hang from the ceiling. They are distinctive for having several lights that branch from the center of the fixture (as opposed to having only one light, like pendants), known as arms. Chandeliers are traditionally known to be dripping in crystals, but that is not necessarily the case for today's models. In fact, modern chandeliers are available in a wide variety of finishes and designs.
As stated previously, crystal chandeliers are classic and remain popular but are hardly the only option on the market. Chrome and brass chandeliers with small glass or cloth shades on each arm are a contemporary spin on an old classic. So too are chandeliers where the entire fixture is wrapped in a large shade, with crystals peeking out the bottom.
If you want to venture into new territories as far as shape goes, tiered chandeliers are tall fixtures with several rows or layers of arms, usually with frosted glass shades, and beaded chandeliers form a bowl around a central source of light.
When selecting a chandelier, it is important to consider the size of both the room and the chandelier itself. Too large of a chandelier in a small room can overwhelm the room itself, while an average sized chandelier can easily become dwarfed in a grand two-story foyer. The number of chandeliers in the room is also a factor to consider. Three chandeliers evenly spaced throughout a room make a different statement than one hanging from the center of the ceiling.
To determine a good width for your light fixture, measure the length and width of the room in feet and add those two measurements together – the number that you come up with is, in inches, a good appropriate width. For example, if your room measures 10 feet x 15 feet, add 10 + 15 to get 25. A 25″ wide fixture would be appropriate for this space. For rooms with high ceilings, you can add up to 6″ or more to the width of the chandelier.
If a table is inserted beneath the chandelier, the width of the chandelier should be about a foot less than the width of the table it will hang over at its widest point.
Keep in mind, though, that a light fixture should be no larger than 1/3 the width of the room. For example, a 9-foot-wide room should have a light fixture smaller than 3 feet wide.
How High Should You Hang Your Chandelier?
In addition to the size of your chandelier, the height of your ceiling can affect the look of your chandelier. A general rule for chandeliers that hang above tables is to allow 60 to 66 inches between the bottom of the chandelier and the floor. This will leave plenty of room below to accommodate the table in question.
To determine a good height for your light fixture, multiply the height of your ceiling (in feet) by 2.5 and by 3. The height of your fixture should be, in inches, somewhere in this range. For example, if you have 8 foot ceilings, 8 x 2.5 = 20 and 8 x 3 = 24. An appropriate height for your light fixture would be between 20″ and 24″ when measured from the ceiling to the bottom of the fixture.
An overhead fixture that will be walked under, such as in the entry, should hang 7 feet or more above the floor.
If a regular chandelier is out of your price range or your room does not have the space to accommodate a large light fixture, a mini-chandelier may be a smart option. Mini-chandeliers have the same character as their full-sized counterpart, but take up far less space. Even better, mini-chandeliers can be used in pairs or triplets within a room where multiple chandeliers would not fit. In the bathroom, over nightstands, or even in nurseries, mini-chandeliers can provide both light and that final design touch that ties the entire room together.
Depending on the material and size of your chandelier, your fixture can be fairly heavy. Be sure you check the weight of the light before installing to avoid the light dropping from the ceiling. Most chandeliers will require at least a fan brace installed in the ceiling to hold the chandelier. This can be done by a professional, or you can do it yourself by following this tutorial from This Old House.
One thing homeowners tend to forget when selecting a chandelier is the amount of work required to clean the light. The more arms and shades a chandelier has, the more nooks and crannies you will need to run a dust cleaner through. We suggest using a duster with a long extendable arm to reach the chandelier. In the instance of a chandelier installed several stories off the ground, do not try to clean it yourself! While it may be a pain to hire a professional to clean the chandelier, you will protect yourself (and your light) in the process. At the end of the day, that is worth the cost of having a professional cleaning.
Most people associate the luxury of chandeliers with a high price tag, but that is now always the case. SUPPLY.com sells over 2,000 chandeliers, and half are under $500 (and almost 30 under $100)! Of course, if money is not object, chandeliers over $20,000 are also available. This wide range of prices ensures there are several fixtures to choose from in your price range.
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Today I'd like to introduce you to a very special guest blogger, Moise Ngwesi (a.k.a. Moses Chris), who joins us all the way from the Democratic Republic of the Congo! Back in 2010, I had the amazing privilege of travelling to the DRC, where I met a family of mountain gorillas and camped out on the rim of Nyiragongo, a fiery active volcano that features the world's largest lava lake. Both experiences rank among the most incredible of my life thus far.
Vegan baby gorillas sure get excited about eating plants!
Moise, however, lives not in the depths of the jungle but in the country's bustling capital of Kinshasa, where he educates people about plant-based nutrition and inspires them to get active, healthy and happy. I asked Moise to share with us some of his favourite vegan dishes from Congolese cuisine, and he was more than happy to oblige. If you're feeling adventurous enough to travel to Kinshasa yourself, I'm sure his insider tips will be invaluable! But even if you don't see yourself venturing that far off the beaten track any time soon, Moise's descriptions of Congolese dishes offer a fascinating look at a cuisine that has traditionally been plant based, though that tradition is now being threatened by Western influences and globalization. Tell us all about it Moise!
If you think you'd like a taste of Congolese cuisine, be forewarned; you probably won't be able to stop with just one bite! Why? Because Congolese meals are delicious! They often consist of fufu, served with vegetables in the form of stews. I know you're probably wondering what the heck fufu is. It's a dough-like mash or paste made of cassava or corn flour, or both, and cooked in water. It is sometimes a little sticky and sometimes not. It can be whitish in colour like the flesh of custard apples, yellowish, or even darkish, depending on the colour of the corn flour and on how long the cassava flour has been stored.
We eat fufu with our hands by tearing off golf-ball-sized bits of fufu from the larger ball that serves as the main part of the dish, and then dipping those into the accompanying stew. Some people make tiny holes in the fufu with their thumbs and use them to scoop up thimblefuls of sauce.
This is a staple food, like rice, sweet potatoes, or kwanga - a type of fermented bread that is made from cassava cooked in banana leaves or other leaves from the jungle. Kwanga can also be off-white like the flesh of custard apples or much darker, depending on where in the country it has been made and how long it has been stored. It can be stored for up to a month or even longer.
Lituma is another staple here and is a popular base for a meal; it's made from plantains that have been cooked in water and then mashed. Like fufu, lituma is also served in the form of a ball.
Sweet potatoes are yet another staple in the Congo. They are prepared and served much like lituma and are sometimes mixed with roasted peanuts. Alternatively, plantains and sweet potatoes can simply be chopped up and boiled in water, then served without being mashed.
These starchy bases are often accompanied by green vegetables such as potato leaves, cassava leaves, amaranth, spinach, Swiss chard, okra, etc. and also crushed pumpkin seeds or sesame seeds.
Mushrooms are plentiful in the DRC and can be used as a substitute for meat. Actual vegetarianism, however, is virtually unknown in the country. These days, most meals eaten by city folk – even those containing mushrooms - are eaten with meat or fish. Our meals are cooked mostly as stews with tomatoes, onions, and local aromatic herbs. Vegetable oil, sea salt, hot red chili pepper and sweet green peppers are added for extra flavour.
Meat and fish (especially when fresh and not frozen) are seen as luxury items, much like fruits, vegetables, herbs and spices are viewed in other parts of the world. Meat consumption is on the rise, however, because for the last two decades cheap meat produced on factory farms in industrialized countries has been imported into the Congo. Even though meat is cheap now, people still feel like they are indulging in a luxury when they eat it, and so there is a sense of pride around meat-eating.
It's important to point out that the meals I've described here are eaten in local homes but not in regular restaurants. Most restaurants in Kinshasa are owned and run by foreigners who recreate the cuisine from their own countries. This is true even in the few places that are owned and operated by locals. On a positive note for vegan travellers, many of these foreign restaurants are Lebanese or Indian – two cuisines with an abundance of vegan and vegetarian dishes.
The only place you will find traditional, home-cooked Congolese meals is in Kinshasa's nganda restaurants, which serve local ethnic food and beer. Nganda are often owned and run by unmarried women who don't have any business or culinary education, or any business plan. They are a kind of cross between a bar and a restaurant, and they often focus on the cuisine of a specific region of the country. They also target one particular type of clientele, like private sector employees, civil servants, military officers, etc.
If you'd like to experience an authentic Congolese meal in a nganda, just let the owner know ahead of time that you don't want any meat or other animal products. Dairy is not often used in Congolese cuisine anyway, so it's mainly just meat that you'll need to watch out for. Tell them to prepare it the way it's done in the villages. In Lingala, this would sound something like: "Kotia musuni te, mbisi te mpe eloko moko te oyo owuti na nzete te. Lambela ngai yango na ndege ya mboka".
Nsamba: palm wine made from the sap of a wild palm tree, fermented by natural yeasts, that has an alcohol content of between 5% and 7%.
Pili pili peppers - watch out for these fire bombs in Congolese cuisine!
As for useful phrases like "I am vegan", well, it wouldn't be very useful in the Congo, because the concept simply doesn't exist here. Perhaps this is because we've not yet moved that far away from our traditional style of cooking. Vegan food is just seen as food, period. Even if you say "Je suis vegan" or "Je suis végétalien" in French, local people probably won't understand what you mean, so it's better to explain to them clearly exactly what you do and don't eat.
What's an example of a naturally vegan dish from your native cuisine? Please share in the comment section below!
When Moise Ngwesi (aka Moses Chris) started medical school in 2010, he attended classes in nutrition, psychology and, in particular, positive psychology. It was then that he discovered the science of happiness and realized that happiness is a mind game requiring positive thought patterns and new perspectives. Moise is your go-to person for inspiration and motivation to support and empower you no matter what your level on the journey to a better lifestyle. You can find him on his Facebook page, MoMo Lifestyle.
Thanks so much for sharing your experience! I recently traveled around southern Africa for about three months, and in most of the countries I visited veganism was not known. There were a few wonderful exceptions, though! I met a local Botswanan guy from a village in the Okavango Delta who became vegetarian at 10 years of age when he found out that his grandmother was going to kill one of her goats for meat. He's been vegan for 20 years now and works as a wildlife guide. Viewing wild animals with someone who has such love and respect for them was an incredible experience. And in Cape Town, the vegan movement is really booming! So I'm hopeful that it will reach DRC one day too. Enjoy your pumpkin seeds!
What is your advice for getting vegan b12 and you don't have money in Congo?
Thanks for your question! I don't have personal knowledge of the supplements available in the Congo. I will ask Moses Chris, the author of this post who lives there, if he can give some advice.


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Opened in 2006, the new apartment-style dorm is part of the Ram Village Community on South Campus. The building is named for former chancellor Nelson Ferebee Taylor (class of 1942), who joined the School of Law faculty in 1968, soon moved into administration, and was named chancellor in 1972. It was a challenging era as UNC, along with many universities nationwide, was still reeling from widespread protests over the Vietnam War and struggling to adapt to an increasingly vocal and diverse student body. During Taylor's time as chancellor (1972—80), the diversity of the student body increased significantly, especially the number of women students at UNC. He was also a successful fund-raiser, most notably in his efforts to expand the university's library system. He was instrumental in securing approval and resources for a new main library, now the Walter Royal Davis Library, completed in 1984, as well as a major renovation of Wilson Library and expansion of the Health Sciences Library.
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Taj Mahal introduces new 3-hour time restriction for visitors
Trixie Pacis
Jun 21 2019, 8:28 pm
The Taj Mahal (Goodlife_best/Instagram).
If you're the type of visitor who likes to take your time, think twice before you visit the Taj Mahal. Contrary to influencer photos, the Taj Mahal is often a busy attraction. And we mean busy. In an effort to manage surging crowds, Taj Mahal officials are now charging tourists who overstay their welcome.
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As of this month, 14 turnstile gates have been installed at the UNESCO World Heritage monument to enforce the new 3-hour time restriction. These new Taj Mahal restrictions aim to reduce the number of visitors at the grand monument at a given time.
Superintending Archaeologist Vasant Swarakar told The Times of India, "If tourists exceed their time limit of three hours, they will be charged an extra amount equivalent to the ticket, which will have to be paid at the exit gate."
This time limit is not the first measure taken by Taj Mahal authorities. Last year, they raised entry fees dramatically to manage the number of local visitors.
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While the Taj Mahal attracts its fair share of international visitors, it is also a highly popular destination amongst Indian tourists, especially during national holidays. Of the seven to eight million annual visitors, less than a million come from overseas, according to the official Taj Mahal website.
Taj Mahal authorities have set a limit to 40,000 Indian visitors per day, as reported by the Times of India. Tickets for foreign visitors (which cost Rs. 1,100 as compared to Rs. 50 for locals) continue to be available in unlimited supply. Indian travellers beyond the 40,000 limit can still enter the site on the day if they buy their tickets at the higher foreign price.
It seems that visitors will also be subject to a schedule, with time slotted for either the morning or the afternoon. Swarakar also told The Times of India, "Entry time will also be enforced and if tourists don't arrive at the slotted time, they will not be allowed entry and will have to buy a new ticket."
Combined, these new Taj Mahal restrictions aim to create a more manageable flow on the premises. In addition to being more pleasurable for visitors, they add a degree of safety and prevent what the Times of India called "stampede-like situations."
The same article also reports that a study commissioned in 2012 also reported that mass tourism was stressing the foundations of the 17th-century architecture. The new three-hour policy aligns with efforts to ensure the longevity of the structure.
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Other world-renowned sites have made similar adjustments to factor in massive crowds. For example, the Government of Peru has implemented new restrictions in Machu Picchu to manage the impacts that millions of tourists will undoubtedly have on the site over time.
The increasing level of control at World Wonders such as these may be frustrating to some. However, one should consider whether three hours at the Taj Mahal with noticeably more room to wander, roam, and enjoy the attraction will lead to a "better" experience than packing in like sardines for an unlimited amount of time
In any case, three hours should be ample time for a magical visit. There are also other ways to enjoy the Taj Mahal from outside its gates after the three-hour time limit is up, including vantage points from the Saniya Palace rooftop and the Mehtab Bagh gardens.
Been to the Taj Mahal? Will three hours suffice? Let us know in the comments.
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A court appearance for the woman caught on video tossing a chair off a high-rise balcony in Toronto.
Reports have it the woman in the video below has been identified by Toronto Police.
A spokesperson for the service says they have been in touch with the suspect or a representative of, and are making arrangements for the woman to surrender to police.
The Toronto Police Service's cybercrime unit is looking into a video that surfaced online showing a woman throwing a chair off of her condo balcony and onto the Gardiner Expressway.
The video, which appears to be shot on Snapchat with the caption "Good morning," shows the woman standing on a condo balcony on York Street as she holds a chair, and throws it onto the busy Toronto highway. The video cuts off just before the chair hits the ground, so it's unclear if anyone was hurt.
It's the second time an individual has been on camera pulling the dangerous stunt. There was a similar incident involving two young men that went viral this past December.
Police have yet to identify the person in the video, and it's unclear as to when the clip was shot. Police have also not yet revealed if any vehicles were damaged or anyone was injured.


Unless there is reason to believe otherwise, when a will is filed with the New York Surrogate's Court, the judge will admit it to probate. The assumption is that the will is a reflection of the testator's wishes. However, if someone believes that the will is invalid because it does not reflect the true wishes of the testator, there is a process for objecting to the probating of that will. Under Surrogate's Court Procedure Act § 1410, Who may file objections to probate of an alleged will, part of the process is that only certain individuals have the right to file objections. If you have reason to believe that a will of a loved one is invalid, contact an experienced New York will challenge lawyer at the Law Offices of Stephen Bilkis & Associates to discuss you concerns.
Legal heirs. A legal heir is anyone who would inherit the decedent's assets if the will is declared invalid. If the will is not valid and there is not a prior valid will, then according to New York law the decedent's legal heirs will inherit the decedent's probate property based on the rules of intestate succession. Legal heirs may include the surviving spouse, children, grandchildren, parents, siblings, grandparents, and other relatives.
Prior will beneficiary. Someone who was left out of the will that is being objected to, but was a beneficiary in a prior will would have standing to object. Such a person would have standing because if the court determines that the will is indeed invalid, then the prior will may be probated instead.
New York has strict rules as to when objections to a will must be filed. Objections to a will must be filed no later than the return day of the process, or the date given by the Surrogate's Court. If an examination is required, then objections must be filed within 10 days after the examination.
To ensure that your objection is timely filed and that all other procedural requirements are followed, contact an experienced will challenge attorney in New York.
Improper execution. To be valid, a will must be executed with all of the formalities required by New York, including the property signatures and witnesses.
Lack of testamentary capacity. If there is evidence that the testator suffered from a mental incapacity at the time he or she executed the will, then the will would not be valid.
Duress or undue influence. As a New York will challenge attorney will explain, if the testator was illegally influenced to make a will that was favorable to the influencer, the will would not be valid.
Any person whose interest in property or in the estate of the testator would be adversely affected by the admission of the will to probate may file objections to the probate of the will or of any portion thereof except that one whose only financial interest would be in the commissions to which he would have been entitled if his appointment as fiduciary were not revoked by a later instrument shall not be entitled to file objections to the probate of such instrument unless authorized by the court for good cause shown. The objections must be filed on or before the return day of the process or on such subsequent day as directed by the court; provided however that if an examination is requested pursuant to 1404, objections must be filed within 10 days after the completion of such examinations, or within such other time as is fixed by stipulation of the parties or by the court.
If you are an interested party in dispute over of the validity of the will of a loved one, it is important that your are represented by an experienced will challenge attorney serving clients in New York. With over two decades of experience, the attorneys at the Law Offices of Stephen Bilkis & Associates have the skill, resources, and knowledge to help you through the legal complexities related to a will challenge. If you have questions or concerns related to the requirements of New York SPCA section 1410, who may file objections to probate o an alleged will, or any other estate matter, contact one of our attorneys at 1-800-NY-NY-LAW (1-800-696-9529) to schedule a free, no obligation consultation regarding your case. We represent clients in the following locations: Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Nassau County, Queens, Long Island, Staten Island, Suffolk County, and Westchester County.


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June 21, 2012 Life + Outdoors » Field Notes
Six Puzzles
By Barry Evans
Fill the circles with the numbers 1 to 9 such that each side of the triangle totals 17?
Start off your summer, June 20, 5:09 pm PDT, with a dash of brain lubrication. I remind myself that these oldie-but-goodie chestnuts are new to every generation. Like jokes, their origination is lost in the mists of time.
1. In your basement are three unmarked light switches, all of them currently in the OFF position. Each switch controls one of three different tungsten lamps on the floor above. How can you determine which switch goes to which lamp with just one trip upstairs? (Look for the "aha" clue!)
2. Three hats marked "black-black," "white-white," and "black-white" originally contained two black balls, two white balls, and one of each, but someone switched the labels so each hat is now incorrectly labeled. Without looking into the hats, you can take out one ball at a time. How many drawings do you need to figure out the contents of each hat?
3. You've got a 5-gallon pail, a 3-gallon pail, and unlimited water. How can you put four gallons of water in the 5-gallon bucket?
(Assume for the next two puzzles that every birth has a 50/50 chance of being either a boy or a girl.)
4. Q: How many children do you have? A: Two. Q: Is one of them a girl? A: Yes.
What is the probability that the other child is a girl?
5. Q: How many children do you have? A: Two. Q: Is the older one a girl? A: Yes.
Barry Evans (barryevans9@yahoo.com) is still trying to puzzle his way out of the Box of Life.
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1: Turn one switch on and leave it on for two minutes. Turn it off. Turn a second switch on and run upstairs. The warm bulb of one of the two "off" lamps corresponds to the first switch. And, of course, the "on" lamp corresponds to the switch you left on. (I specified "tungsten" because it stays warm, unlike CFLs.)
2: One. Pick a ball out of the B-W hat. If it's white, then this hat contains two white balls (it can't contain one each black and white, since it's incorrectly labeled). So the hat labeled W-W must contain two black balls, and the hat labeled B-B contains one of each. Vice versa if you draw a black ball.
3: Fill the 5-gallon pail and pour it into the 3-gallon pail, leaving 2 gallons in the 5-gallon pail. Empty the 3-gallon pail and pour the 2 gallons from the other pail into it. Fill the 5-gallon pail again and use it to top up the 3-gallon pail, leaving 4 gallons. More prosaically, 4 = 5 - [3 - (5 - 3)]
4: 1 in 3. The possibilities are older girl-younger girl, older girl-younger boy, older boy-younger girl, older boy-younger boy (GG-GB-BG-BB). The second answer eliminates BB, leaving three possibilities, only one of which is GG.
5: 1 in 2. Of the four possibilities GG-GB-BG-BB, #3 and #4 are eliminated by the answer to the second question, leaving two possibilities, only one of which is GG. Interesting, isn't it, that knowing the birth order changes the odds?
Diagram: Starting at a vertex, one solution is 1-5-9-2-4-8-3-6-7. (The sum of the digits 1 to 9 is 45; and the sum of the digits on each of the three sides is 3 x 17 = 51, with each vertex being counted twice. So the sum of the vertexes is 51 - 45 = 6, giving 1-2-3 for the vertexes - then it's easy.)
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Kentucky residents who want to fly in an airplane or visit a military base will have to apply for a special state travel ID under the Real ID Act.
Kentucky will start offering two kinds of driver's licenses in 2019.
Only one type of license, the new Voluntary Travel ID license announced Monday, will get you aboard an airplane.
The travel ID will cost $2.50 more than the standard four-year license. The ID will be accepted by Transportation Security Administration agents at airport security areas and for entry to military bases.
The first new IDs will be issued in January to comply with stricter security standards of the federal Real ID Act of 2005, based on the 9/11 Commission's recommendations.
AAA offices are helping promote the change.
"We think this information about credentials is a crucial part of travel planning for Kentuckians," said Cheryl Parker, a AAA spokeswoman.
Kentucky has not released a mockup of what the new travel ID licenses will look like yet.
People will still be able to apply for a standard driver's license at county circuit court clerk offices, said Kenton Circuit Clerk John Middleton.
Non-vVoluntary Travel ID driver's licenses will no longer work as ID to get on a plane or military base. The standard licenses will still enable people to legally drive, vote and access federal and social benefits including federal courthouses, Social Security Administration offices and VA hospitals, according to a Monday morning Kentucky Transportation Cabinet news release.
Kentucky is among 18 states that don't currently meet the requirements of the Real ID Act.
A travel ID license will cost $24 for a license valid for four years. A standard driver's license will cost $21.50.
Kentucky will also start issuing licenses valid for eight years with the cost doubling to $48 for a travel ID and $43 for a standard driver's license.
People applying for the new travel ID driver's license will have to provide documents to prove their identities including a certified birth certificate, passport, permanent residency card or Social Security card. The verification process will also require two proofs of residence such as a utility bill or lease.
The Kentucky website drive.ky.gov/confidentky offers a full list of acceptable ID verification documents to obtain a Voluntary Travel ID.
People applying for either a Voluntary Travel ID or driver's license will be issued a 30-day temporary document that can be used as a driver's license.The new license will be sent in the mail within 5-10 business days, according to the news release.
"Under the old way, people came in and got their license printed off and handed to them the same day," Middleton said.


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Woman accused of aiding terrorists
Officials say Colleen LaRose and five unindicted co-conspirators recruited men on the Internet to wage violent jihad in South Asia and Europe.
Officials have released details of an indictment charging a Montgomery County woman with charges related to aiding suspected terrorists.
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Officials say Colleen LaRose, also known as "Fatima LaRose" and "Jihad Jane," and five unindicted co-conspirators recruited men on the Internet to wage violent jihad in South Asia and Europe and recruited women on the Internet who had passports and the ability to travel to and around Europe in support of violent jihad.
The indictment charges that LaRose – an American citizen – received a direct order to kill a citizen and resident of Sweden,…that LaRose agreed to carry out her murder assignment, and that she and her co-conspirators discussed that her appearance and American citizenship would help her blend in while carrying out her plans. She's been charged with conspiracy to provide material support to terrorists, conspiracy to kill in a foreign country, making false statements to a government official, and attempted identity theft.


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was de 80e keizer van Japan, volgens de traditionele opvolgvolgorde. Hij regeerde van 1168 tot 1180.

Genealogie
Voor Takakura's troonsbestijging was zijn persoonlijke naam (imina) Norihito-shinnō (憲仁親王). Hij stond daarnaast ook bekend als Nobuhito-shinnō.

Takakura was de vierde zoon van keizer Go-Shirakawa. Hij was de oom van zijn voorganger, keizer Rokujo, en broer van keizer Nijo. Zijn moeder was keizerin Dowager Taira no Shigeko.

Takakura had zeven keizerinnen en hofdames, met wie hij acht kinderen kreeg. Onder deze kinderen bevonden zich de latere keizers Antoku, Go-Horikawa, en Go-Toba.

Leven

Na een regeerperiode van drie jaar, werd de jonge keizer Rokujo gedwongen tot aftreden. Hierna werd Takakura tot keizer gekroond. In praktijk had hij echter weinig tot geen macht daar zijn vader bleef doorregeren als Insei-keizer.

Ondanks zijn positie had Takakura wel zijn eigen kijk op de rol van de keizer. Hij schreef ooit:

In 1177 werden het keizerlijk paleis en een groot deel van de keizerlijke stad door brand verwoest. In 1180 trad Takakura af als keizer. Datzelfde jaar verliet hij samen met voormalige keizer Go-Shirakawa en de nieuwe keizer Antoku de stad Kioto, en vertrok naar Fukuhara. Deze stad werd door de drie tot nieuwe hoofdstad gemaakt, maar deze beslissing werd nog datzelfde jaar alweer teruggedraaid.

In 1181 stierf Takakura.

Tijdperken
Takakura's regeerperiode omvat de volgende periodes van de Japanse geschiedenis.
 Nin'an (1166-1169)
 Kaō (1169-1171)
 Jōan (1171-1175)
 Angen (1175-1177)
 Jishō (1177-1181)

Keizer van Japan
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Be it at the coffee shop, the workplace or the yoga studio, health watches seem to be on everyone's wrist. And rightfully so as these nifty devices are not only stylish in a futuristic sort of way, they are also useful in collecting and storing personal health data. Be that as it may, like any technological invention, health watches are not without shortcomings. Thus, before you jump on the bandwagon, weigh both the pros and cons carefully.
Health watches give you a reality check on your poor health habits. It's is easy to tell yourself that your sleeping habits are just fine or that walking to and from work is all the exercise you. Not with health watches. Numbers don't lie after all. Health watches provide a clear picture of how many steps you take per day, how much time you spend sitting down and your sleep patterns. This information may be oppressive at first, especially to those who like to talk themselves up, but in the long run, it is a useful precursor for change.
Health watches enable you to set personal health and fitness goals, both short-term and long-term. This will help give you a clearer picture of where you've come from and where you are going. In addition, health watches can generate graphs that help you measure your progress or lack thereof.
Health watches enable you to invite friends and join fitness groups. You may also check in with your friends via your health watch to let them know when you're going for a workout. This is especially effective for runners who thrive on togetherness and community support. Moreso, health watches are superb for helping you prepare for a marathon and may connect you with like-minded people. All in all, they are great for all types of fitness enthusiasts who want to connect with like-minded people.
Initially, health watches were bulky and awkward looking. However, after several complaints, especially from women, they have evolved to become exceedingly trendy. Most have swappable wristbands and some look exactly like a watch that you wouldn't even realize the added health features.
A trendy yet useful health watch may require you to cough up a few hundred bucks. Sure, there are budget buys available ranging from thirty dollars to a hundred dollars, but they only contain a limited number of features. You, of course, don't need to buy the trendiest and most expensive watch. But a good health watch with sufficient features for a satisfying user experience will cost you anywhere from one hundred to three hundred dollars.
While healthy to a certain degree, constantly reviewing health data and caloric intake can make one become a slave to the said data. An obsession with reaching an arbitrary target rather than enjoying the process of getting there while listening to our bodies can take a toll and make exercising and being healthy boring if not emotionally exhausting. Health watches may also lead to negative comparisons with others and this is never a good thing for our self-esteem.
Some of the data collected by health watches, especially the daily steps, have been proven to be terribly inaccurate. In fact, so much so that if you wear different health watches at the same time, you will get varying readings. Thus, try to buy a brand that is known to be notoriously accurate.
Health watches will go down in history as one of the best inventions known to man. They are, essentially, a marvelous idea. But as fitness and Tech enthusiasts compete on who is wearing the trendiest device and even as Tech companies compete even more to produce a latest and more mind-blowing version, remember both the pros and cons. And, when choosing a watch from the vast array available, find one who's featured are especially suited to your own brand of fitness and good health.


The concept of "summer camps" is not new to westerners, however many Chinese still don't get the point of a proper enriching experience. Let's take a look at some of the best options in 2019.
The two school-free months, for some Chinese students, means they have to bounce between different training courses, along with working on extra homework assigned via both school and after-school programs. It is not easy on the parents either. Many students attend boarding schools in Dongguan, so parents tend to be very tolerant when the kids come home just for the weekends. However, after the first week of intensive daily engagement during the summer holiday, the apple of their eye may soon turn into a thorn in the flesh. As we all know, we don't lack "tiger moms" in China.
Surveys on How Much Money Parents Spend on Their Kids in the Summer Holiday have been done in several cities around China. They reveal that 52% of families spent 5,000 RMB to 10,000 RMB, while a small fraction spent over 140,000 RMB. The expense covers training courses, trips, hiring someone to look after the kids if both parents have to work, etc. Why do summer holidays have to be so arduous and fruitless for everyone?
Summer camps can be such an excellent option to combat these issues. There are tons of summer camps available, tailored and organized to serve different needs and interests. This way you can ensure there are no petty arguments and embrace a touch of summer freedom for you and your child!
For kids who are sporty and athletic (or aiming to be), we have just the thing: a very suitable summer camp co-organized by HERE! Coaching and Futura, licensed by Italy's renowned ChievoVerona Club. This football summer camp will take place in Italy, from July 28 to August 5. Be a part of Serie A Club and enjoy an outstanding summer holiday. This nine-day program will definitely advance children's football skills and present fantastic memories for a lifetime.
English programs and football training work along both lines, for psychological and physical growth. Trips to Venice, Milan and Monte Baldo will provide them access to the incredible sights in Italy. If you wish to join and you haven't been to Europe before, book extra itineraries for you and your other half at additional costs. One camp satisfies all. Sending your children to a camp overseas, means they can have extraordinary opportunities to meet children from different areas of the world.
London Bridges Academy (LBA) will hold their summer camp in the beautiful New Forest, near Bournemouth, a seaside resort on the southern coast of England. Children will spend a minimum of two weeks (and up to four) with around 200 students from all over the globe. Students from different countries will share a room on campus to ensure they communicate in English. Activities will include surfing, canoeing, cooking, archery and more. In the evening, students can gather around the bonfire and enjoy the tranquility of the forest. Of course, trips to London, Oxford and Cambridge are on the agenda as well.
Colombia can be a pleasantly surprising destination for your planning if your children have already been on school trips to Europe. Send them out on a voyage of discovery. Caribbean beaches, snow-capped mountains, volcanoes, Spanish colonial towns and castles, coffee culture, world-class Salsa dancing shows, kite-surfing and windsurfing lessons, not to mention exotic food! Teacher Gaofei from EZ Kids will knowledgeably guide the tour, ensuring a summer camp full of seeing, doing and indulging in all the best that Colombia has to offer. 16 adventurous days in the world's second bio-diverse country and a maximum capacity of 12 students make it that bit more desirable.
Summer camps of whatever kind provide a completely divergent experience from studying in school or being stuck at home. Even after they return home, they will be armed with life-long skills that he or she will find invaluable over the coming years—independence, cooperation, leadership, confidence, etc. They will thank you for sending them.
If you are interested in any of the camps mentioned above, feel free to contact us by scanning the QR code.


1 to 1-1/2 inches in length.
Golden brown with darker brown stripes and markings on its thorax and abdomen.
European hornets are social wasps which form colonies that live for one year. Each spring, an overwintering queen will find a suitable nesting site and construct a small paper nest. Inside the nest, she builds a small paper comb in which she raises her first brood of larvae. After these larvae mature into adults, these worker wasps begin nest enlargement and food foraging for the colony. The paper in the nest and the comb are made from bits of wood scraped from logs, bark, and even the wood on decks and houses. Like bald-faced hornets and yellow jackets, European hornets aggressively defend their colony if it is disturbed. Loud vibrating noises, such as those from lawnmowers and leaf blowers, can "set off" the hornet workers causing them to sting people and pets. The colonies of European hornets may contain several hundred workers by the end of the season.
Like bald-faced hornets, this hornet constructs aerial paper nests usually in trees and large shrubs. European hornets, however, will also nest inside the voids of buildings, usually in an attic or chimney. Nests may also be constructed on the sides of buildings.
Hornets and yellow jackets should only be controlled by an experienced professional. The danger of stings is considerable. Proper protective clothing and equipment are required.


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Home / Computer Information Systems
May 27, 2021 by Jeffry Babb
In early May 2021, a primarily Eastern-European group of cybercriminals, who operate(d) as the DarkSide, were successful in a ransomware cyber attack that disrupted the Colonial Pipeline. This caused significant disruption to the distribution of petroleum products from the Gulf Coast to the East Coast of the United States. Such attacks demonstrate cybersecurity vulnerabilities of critical infrastructure. The owners of the pipeline paid the ransom, which will embolden more of these attacks and keep the cycle fresh.
Searching for security
Highwaymen and the Digital Commons
This latest exploit is remarkable for several reasons, but primarily this event reminds us of how fragile our infrastructure can be. How does this happen? The strength of the internet is the wealth of communication it hosts. All manner of social and commercial activity is facilitated by this "Information Superhighway." Of course, not all of this commercial or social use is legal, let alone safe.
Eventually, we assess and internalize such risks and find a way to maximize utility while mitigating risks. As an innovation, networks, such as the road networks of the Roman Empire, reliably open up new opportunities for social and commercial activity that continue to shape societies and civilization. At the heart of these advances is the innovation and the diffusion of this innovation – at each stage, some degree of disruption is assured.
On the broad scope of human history, we can observe that the pace of innovation is non-linear and becoming more frequent. Whether human nature will keep pace with the opportunities and pressures of innovation is arguably irrelevant – history proves, time and again, that humans, as a species, will adapt. Whether this adaptation will result in the evolution of human nature remains to be seen, but is doubtful.
The double-edged sword of any innovation is that any advantages of an innovation will provide some disadvantages as well.
We can call upon the lore and image of the highwayman. Robin Hood is a well-known example, and helps us better understand the ransomware attack on the Colonial Pipeline and why such events will likely continue. The utility of the highway is that we can all use it; the opportunity for malfeasance inherent in the highway is also rooted in the fact that we all use it.
Among the reasons cybersecurity vulnerabilities will continue is the availability and magnitude of computing power. Most recent advances in human innovation are according to the pervasive and ubiquitous nature of expanding computing power, and its byproducts. This proliferation is a tide that is lifting all boats.
The tragedy is that human nature will not likely keep up, evolve, or enlighten sufficiently to escape both the treasures and maladies of the Internet. Is it hopeless? Not necessarily, but as is the case with the tragedy of the commons, the barrel is spoiled by a rotten apple or two.
Factors?
While many of us have become accustomed to two-factor authentication devices, what are these factors? As a rule of thumb, multifactor authentication is said to be strongest when you can authenticate according to these factors:
Possession – Something you have (such as a 2FA application)
Knowledge – Something you know (such as a password/passphrase)
Inherent – Something you are (this is where biometrics come in)
Location – Somewhere you are (you can see the inclusion of this in some of Apple's authentication schemes)
While much of this can be automated – keeping your systems up to date, keeping your passwords strong and well-managed, and detecting threats – human vigilance is no match for a computer's algorithmic vigilance to protect against cybersecurity vulnerabilities.
Something you have
In the realm of protecting against malicious attempts to gain access to your personal computing devices, let alone systems that operate vital infrastructure, the computer is bound to win in the long term. In this regard, we are regrettably, as Shakespeare quipped: "hoist by our own petard." The genie of computing is out of the bottle.
Highways, Again
Speaking of highways, this seemingly insurmountable obstacle – insecurity on the network – can take some lessons from the highway. Much as the Appian Way was vital to Rome, our modern highways are vital to our freedom of movement as is our information highways.
While you may (or may not) be too young do to so, if you think back (or Google it) to the earlier days of roads and highways, they were fraught with dangers to which we adapted. In fact, although our use of highways takes numerous tolls (literally and figuratively) on us – accidents, environmental impact, upkeep. We accept the various costs as being inherent to the realization of utility. Along the way, we both adapt and innovate to make the experience safer and potentially safer still.
Inherence
Cybersecurity, like all crime, is innate and will continue as long as vulnerability, opportunity, and weakness exists (which means always). A computer is good at deterministically doing something tirelessly (or at least as long as it is powered); that is a computer's innate purpose. Our innate purpose is cloudier, but we are undoubtedly resourceful and innovative beings.
With that, we are at an inflection point where choices need to be made about how we adapt to computing – both its perils and marvels. It is hard to predict where equilibrium will reside in this matter, but it is inherent in our nature to find this balance.
Tags - critical infrastructure, cyber attacks, cybersecurity
About Jeffry Babb
Dr. Babb received a B.A. in geography from the University of Hawaii in 1991, a master's of urban and regional planning from Virginia Commonwealth University in 2000, an M.S. in information systems from Virginia Commonwealth University in 2005, and a Ph.D. in business and information systems from the Virginia Commonwealth University in 2009.


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Our friend in the North
Interview: Martyn Waites, author of the novel Born Under Punches about the 1984-5 miners' strike, talks about his books
I WANTED to write a novel about the miners' strike for years, but I also wanted to wait until I was a good enough writer to do it justice. With the 20th anniversary of the strike, it was perfect timing. The only two books that came out about the strike were mine and another crime novel, GB84. All the mainstream novelists left it to us crime writers.
When I told my agent about my idea for the book, I had to practically re-enact the battle of Orgreave in her office to get her to understand what really happened. The devastation of people's lives, what the police got away with-these weren't reported properly at the time, so people don't remember them.
The devastation of ex-mining communities has not been given the priority it should have been. Government reports fill half a page in one or another concerned broadsheet, and that's it.
Nothing has actually been done about it. I went to the town featured in the book as Coldwell. It was like a black cloud was hanging over the whole place, and everyone was weighed down by it. But things are actually getting worse. The reason I set the book in two different time streams, in 1984 and today, was to show that since Blair's election things have just got worse.
Blair has been a huge missed opportunity. When he was elected people were so hungry and thirsty for change, he could have done anything. All the optimism has gone bottom up. The critics' response to the book was polarised. People liked it or not according to whether they supported the miners. But that's better than being ignored. My life's ambition is to be a hate figure for the Daily Mail.
I write crime novels because I think the only really exciting writing from the last 20 or 30 years has been crime writing. It engages the reader personally, it entertains people, but it is flexible enough to let you talk about politics and social issues. Some of the more literary novels just seem to go in ever decreasing circles. There may be beautiful writing, but the authors have forgotten things like character and story-things that engage the reader.
People pick up novels to read on the tube or on the beach. If you can deliver the excitement they want, you can talk about what you want without compromising. For example, I do readings from the book, the scene with the big battle between the police and the strikers.
At one reading in Basildon library two blokes came up and said, "We only came because we like crime novels, but we were in the strike and you brought it all back to us." There are people like that everywhere.
My new book, The White Room, is about T Dan Smith, disgraced Labour leader of Newcastle City Council, and Mary Bell, convicted of killing two children when she was herself just 11. T Dan Smith cast a huge shadow across Newcastle in the 1960s. Everyone seemed to know him.
He started off with this great socialist vision and ended up on trial for corruption. In the rubble of the houses he built, a figure based on Mary Bell kills children. It is symbolic of the death of optimism. I am working on another book, which is also set in Newcastle and deals with drugs and police corruption.
But this time I can make up the ending myself. With the miners' strike and T Dan Smith, people knew how things turned out. I might even try and give this one a happy ending.
The White Room is out on 7 June, £10.99. Order it from Bookmarks. Phone 020 7637 1848.
Sounds from the streets this summer
Various artists £14.99
SUMMER IS the time for outdoor music festivals but if you can't wait until the weather improves you could invest in this compilation. Produced by ATTAC, the French initiated anti-globalisation group, it contains a varied mix of music from across the globe.
Femi Kuti, Manu Chao and The Skatalites are among those who have contributed tracks. Clash fans will either love or hate film-maker Emir Kusturica's hilarious version of "Lost in the Supermarket". The song is transformed by its Bosnian singers from being about alienated youth into an attack on the domination of people by global corporations. Salif Keita, known as the "golden voice of Africa", plays a beautiful acoustic version of "Baba". A lot rockier is Asian Dub Foundation's live version of "Police on My Back".
The accompanying booklet has contributions from José Bové, Noam Chomsky and Arundhati Roy, and pictures of demonstrations across the world.
A Grand Don't Come for Free
The Streets
THERE ARE days when just getting out of bed seems like a mistake. Days when all there is is watching telly and smoking dope. Then there are days which turn all of that on its head-days when you fall in love. The Streets are proof that skilful observation of the tedium of everyday life can make good art.
One or two of the tracks have laddish overtones, but listen to "Dry Your Eyes" and hear the sound of a young man trying to deal with rejection. It's a real tearjerker. Mixing hip-hop and garage in a warped and low-tech way means that nothing much gets in the way of the lyrics. Which is a good thing, because A Grand Don't Come for Free has a story to tell.
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'The Enemy Within' T-shirt competition
A real life fairy tale, where the trees move for the rich
A quietly evocative film
You Have Not Yet Been Defeated by Alaa Abd el-Fattah book review — writing that's dangerous to those in power
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East Ayrshire supports unaccompanied asylum seeking young people
East Ayrshire Council has agreed to support the resettlement in East Ayrshire of up to six unaccompanied asylum seeking children and young people (UASC) fleeing danger, conflict and persecution from...
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A number of housing-related papers were considered by East Ayrshire Cabinet this week as the Council set out its vision for the future of housing and housing services over the...
2019 Garden competition winners announced
The winners of the 2019 East Ayrshire garden competition were recognised at a ceremony at the Burns Monument Centre last month. As ever, the competition was fierce, as residents across...
Former Provost is honoured in new housing development
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Connection is very important to the community of Grace North. It is key to developing lasting relationships that will give positive support and encouragement and a place to belong. Here are some ways to do that!
No matter who you are or where you've been, you are welcome here! At all Grace North campuses, you'll enter a friendly, casual atmosphere and be welcomed by people excited to see you. Just come casually dressed and have a cup of coffee on us around a table in the Cafe!
Thought-provoking and engaging teaching based on the Bible.
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Mini Rocoto chilli seeds. We love Rocotos and we have a particular soft spot for this Mini variety. In fact, we just can't stop raving about them! The Rocotos belong to the C. Pubescens family of plants. Good germination followed by consistent growth. This is a small to medium plant that would be well suited to container growing - pot plants and balconies also. The plant is not bushy, but rather structured in its appearance with a nice canopy. As is characteristic of this family of plants, leaves, stem and branches are covered in tiny hairs (furry). Beautiful white and purple coloured flowers that develop into small irregular ovaloid pods that change from dark green to a beautiful golden orange colour once fully ripe. Pods are - as the name suggests - smaller than the regular Rocotos with pods more inline with the size of large grapes. Cut the pods open and in stark contrast to the beautiful golden flesh is a generous cluster of jet black seeds - another characteristic of this family of chilli plants. But probably one of the most sensational aspects of this chilli is what it brings to the palette. It is difficult to describe biting into these chillies. The texture of these chillies is absolutely divine. The skin and flesh are like butter and yet crunch and juicy. A super thin and soft skin just melts in the mouth. The flesh is soft and seems like it is filled with little pockets of crunch that pop as you chew, unleashing bursts of juicy flavour. The aroma of these chillies is delightful - fruity and minerally. The flavour is fruity, citrus with mineral undertones. Heat is just perfect - this chilli is not about heat - probably 40,000 - 60,000 SHU if that. The burn is delightfully peppery with a nice well rounded burn that lingers a good 8 minutes or so. This chilli and its colour would lend itself well to being used raw. Undoubtedly great for making a chilli sauce, it would be in our minds a shame to cook these beautiful chillies with their amazing fresh texture. A fresh salsa made from these should be mind blowingly awesome. This chilli is an absolute gem in our books!


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Professor Shirley Congdon appointed Yorkshire Universities Chair
Bradford Vice-Chancellor appointed Yorkshire Universities Chair
Published: Tuesday 21 July 2020
Professor Shirley Congdon, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Bradford, has been appointed as the new Chair of Yorkshire Universities (YU).
Professor Congdon will take over from Professor Sir Chris Husbands, Vice-Chancellor of Sheffield Hallam University, whose term of office ends on 31 July 2020. Professor Congdon will be the first woman to take up the role.
YU's core mission is to strengthen the contribution Yorkshire's universities make to the region. Professor Congdon's responsibilities as YU Chair will include steering the organisation's relationships with national and local government, devolved institutions, business, further education colleges and public sector partners, such as those in the health and care sector.
Professor Congdon said: "I am delighted to take up the role as Chair of Yorkshire Universities. Universities in the region have stepped up magnificently in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and they will be vital in the recovery and rebuilding effort through research and innovation, knowledge exchange, skills and the nurturing of talent, and in their role as civic anchor institutions in the towns and cities of Yorkshire. Our focus, as a partnership, on tackling inequalities and creating new opportunities for people, businesses and communities in the region to prosper and fulfil their potential is central to the government's levelling up agenda".
Welcoming Professor Congdon to her new role, Dr Peter O'Brien, Executive Director of Yorkshire Universities, said: "I look forward to working with Shirley over the next two years. Our universities in Yorkshire are real assets and it is by working collaboratively within and across higher education, and with national and local partners, that we can achieve so much more for the region. I would like to thank Sir Chris for his many contributions as Chair of the YU Board at a time of significant change and challenge."
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The Shelter Plus Care program provides rental assistance in connection with supportive services to homeless persons with disabilities in North Dakota. The primary target populations are homeless people who have serious mental illness; and/or HIV/AIDS.
The goals of the program are to assist homeless individuals and their families to increase their housing stability; increase their skills and/or income; and obtain greater self sufficiency. Funds pay for the difference between the actual rent for a unit and 30% of the participants income.
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This year, Ralph Lauren is marking 50 years since his eponymous American brand has been in business.
Entering the brand's storefront on Boulevard de Saint Germain the other day, I was submerged into the Ralph Lauren visual biography. Throughout the years, Monsieur Lauren created collections that transformed an ideal American lifestyle into fashion: the polo shirt, western suede jackets, lumberjack shirts, cabled cashmere sweaters and equestrian hacking jackets, just to name a few of his iconic pieces.
Ralph Lauren began his illustrious career by selling ties at Bloomingdales as Ralph Lifshitz.
From Glamour: "Through his various labels ... Lauren tapped into various parts of the American experience, from high-end suiting to modestly priced workwear. His designs were worn by First Ladies and kids in Brooklyn alike. And he's inspired generations of designers—from Tommy Hilfiger and Michael Kors to Alexander Wang and Jason Wu—to push the envelope while interpreting what American fashion can look like."
Perhaps Harper's Bazaar describes the Ralph Lauren aesthetic best: "Fashion is a fickle beast beholden to the zeitgeist, but Lauren dreams in absolutes, in classics, in icons: nautical stripes, peacoats, and sailor's caps fit for a Jean Sebergian American in Paris; a slinky satin number worthy of Dietrich; wide-legged pinstriped trousers conjuring Keaton's Annie Hall; a high-necked white blouse with a big leather belt suited to Meryl Streep playing Isak Dinesen on the African plain."


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Project to revitalize part of downtown Batavia
WBFO-FM 88.7 | By Mary Catalfamo
Published June 2, 2017 at 2:38 PM EDT
Savarino Companies
A section of downtown Batavia will receive a $17.6 million facelift as a developer begins construction of a multi-use complex on long-vacant property.
Ellicott Station will include a mix of retail, offices, a brewery, a beverage warehouse and hops processing facility, an entertainment and event area, outside seating and a pedestrian pathway. The project is estimated to produce around 60 full-time jobs. Construction on Ellicott Station is slated to begin in August.
The Genesee County Economic Development Center accepted an application for assistance from the Savarino Companies at the agency's board meeting on Thursday.
"Savarino Companies responded to the RFP and have decided to move forward with a $17 million dollar project that will create around 60 jobs on the site," said Rachel Tabelski, marketing and communications Director for the GCEDC. "They'll be rehabbing one of the buildings, one of the existing structures that they were able to save, which we're thrilled about."
Planners estimate that for every dollar of public sector investment in the 64,000-square-foot facility, approximately $25 of private sector investment will be generated.
Ellicott Station is one component of a larger plan for the redevelopment of downtown Batavia called the Batavia Pathway to Prosperity, or BP2. The project pools resources from several municipalities, including the City of Batavia, Genesee County and the Batavia City School District, for the restoration a 366-acre area within the city called the Batavia Brownfield Opportunity Area.
"We came up jointly with a program that would help incentivize developers to come to the city of Batavia called the Batavia Pathway to Prosperity," Tabelski told WBFO. "So this fund allows a developer to come in, as long as it's within the strategic area that we've identified, and received fifty percent of their tax payments back over time."
Construction of Ellicott Station and future projects through BP2 are anticipated to help the revitalization of rundown areas of downtown Batavia. Tabelski various city municipalities have joined forces in hopes of improving the local economy.
"Our city has a very high unemployment rate, higher than the rest of the county, and a very high rate of poverty. And because of that, we try to find a way to target, infill, and investment into our city," Tabelski said.
According to a press release from the GCEDC, Batavia plans restoration projects on several strategic redevelopment downtown sites.
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Brewers Counter CC Signing With Trot Nixon ~ The Bucky Channel - The World of Sports from Wisconsin's Perspective.
Sadly, CC Sabathia in pinstripes actually looks pretty natural. Not as natural as him in a Brewers retro, but it still looks like it fits. But that's probably only because we've seen this coming long before he did.
Sabathia was introduced today by the New York Yankees, proclaiming that he's "all-in". You know, kind of like how Doug Melvin said that the Brewers were "all-in" went they traded for Sabathia. Nice line there, Carsten.
So with the Yankees outbidding the Brewers for Sabathia, and then seemingly breaking off all Cameron-Cabrera trade talks, how can the Brewers possibly stay competitive? Well, how about with the Gabe Kapler-esque signings of Trot Nixon and Chris Duffy.
Nixon is a 34-year old left-handed outfielder who had just 41 plate appearances with the Mets last season, while also spending time in the Diamondbacks minor league system. Duffy is also a left-handed outfielder who will likely overtake Tony Gwynn Jr. on the depth chart. The always reliable Bernie's Crew breaks down the signings a little further.
It's still early, but I'm already starting to fear that the Brewers aren't going to make too many big moves this offseason. Maybe a Joe Crede here, a veteran pitcher there, but nothing too spectacular. And now with Cameron looking like he'll stay a Brewers, I'm not sure where they are going to find the money to even make a splash.
I'm glad you said the Nixon & Duffy acquisitions were Kapler-esque. One's a veteran who's shown quite a bit on the field & the other has a lot of potential. Both could play their way into the leadoff spot in the lineup. Neither is a flashy pickup but then again neither was Kapler, Kendall, Turnbow, Kolb, etc. Finally we're mixing in some contact hitting lefties.
Meanwhile, I say either will be hard-pressed to even make the team. We shall see.


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Date: 10.05.2018 | House, Dance, Disco, Reggae, RnB, Pop, HipHop | Tags: Mastermix, Pro Disc, Music Factory, Craig David, Paloma Faith, Snow Patrol, Wilkinson, Yungen, Yxng Bane, Ella Eyre | Download Mastermix Pro Disc 215 May (2018) for free.
The number one new music album for professional DJs. 22 new releases including latest offerings from Blossoms, Shawn Mendes and Snow Patrol. One Kiss is a song by Scottish record producer Calvin Harris and English singer Dua Lipa. It was written by Lipa, Jessie Reyez, and Harris, who also produced the song. Nice for What is a song recorded by Canadian rapper Drake. Sabrina Carpenter and London-based producer Jonas Blue sat down with chat about their brand new collaborative single. Love Lies is a song recorded by American singers Khalid and Normani. It was written by Khalid, Normani, Jamil Chammas, Ryan Vojtesak and Taylor Parks, with production handled by Jack Antonoff. Perfect for the DJ who wants to play the latest hits in radio edit form. All tracks are expletive free.
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I feel like trying to figure out God's will for my life is a constant struggle. Recently, I found myself reading through the Psalms and skimming the pages until something jumped out at me that specifically applied to my season of life right now. Then I realized…what if it wasn't about God's will for my life as much as it is about God's will?
I am a detail-oriented person by nature. Therefore, when I am trying to seek God's will for my life I pray as hard as I can that God will lay the groundwork out in front of me. I pray that He will reveal every detail of how He is going to work, what He is going to do, through who, and how long it is going to take. In John 14:6 Jesus says, "I am the way" – He doesn't say, "I will give you a road map of exactly how this will work out." If Jesus is the way, then walking with Him every single day will place me in the center of God's will. Jesus tells me to take up my cross and follow Him every single day and He will SHOW me the way. This is such a beautiful part of God's design for His relationship with us. It keeps us in step with Him and in utter dependence. I would have to think that if God laid out His entire plan in front of me I would be prone to take the reins and try to put the plan into action myself.
It seems that I may have been asking the wrong question all along. Instead of laying out the plans that I have for my own life and praying for the Lord to bless them, I need to look for what God is doing and then adjust my life in order to join Him! And furthermore, in order to be able to see God at work, my relationship with Him must come first. That way I can recognize the Lords presence when it is right in front of me. The Lord is so personal in his relationship with each of His children. He speaks to us uniquely and in different ways. If we want to recognize God's voice when He speaks to us then we must first seek Him and a relationship with Him in order to get to know Him better!
Holy Father, don't leave me to follow my own devices. Help me come to a place where I long for Your Will above my plans. I submit my dreams and my desires to you, knowing that when I lay my desires and dreams down, you will either pick it up and give it back to me, or take me to a place that is far better than what I was willing to settle for in the first place. Amen.
My new favorite song is by Hillsong United called, "Touch The Sky" – oh that these verses would imprint on my soul and define my life.


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Braveboy Prioritizes Restorative Justice, Outreach
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**FILE** Aisha Braveboy (left) receives an endorsement in May for Prince George's County state's attorney from Rep. Anthony Brown (D-Maryland). (William J. Ford/The Washington Informer)
Prince George's County State's Attorney Aisha Braveboy stood outside on a chilly Saturday morning last month in Annapolis to support college students rallying for the state of Maryland to end financial and other disparities at the state's four HBCUs.
A few weeks later, she spoke to girls in Camp Springs at an "Unapologetically Girl" workshop.
The 44-year-old former state delegate enjoys attending community events and talking with people, but now she will do that as the county's top prosecutor.
"I know the potential of this community and I also know the talent. I can relate to people," she said during an interview Friday, Dec. 28 inside her office in Upper Marlboro. "I represent what any child in this county can do."
Since being officially elected Nov. 6, she's personally met with almost everyone in the office of more than 200 prosecutors, paralegals and other staff. She created a discovery unit where individuals will help collect evidence from the Police Department and other public safety agencies.
Braveboy said the unit will allow attorneys more time to prepare for trials, with the workload reaching up to 80 cases per day in the state's second-largest jurisdiction.
A community affairs team continues to work on outreach efforts and create a future "international justice day" for not only Spanish-speaking residents, but also those from the Caribbean, Asia and Africa. It has a personal connection for Braveboy because her father immigrated to the U.S. from Grenada.
Braveboy said her office must also support LGBTQ residents who are victims of domestic violence and transgender prostitutes who are sometimes taken advantage of by law enforcement.
"We want all people to feel comfortable coming to our office," she said. "We have to provide justice for everybody. We are the top law enforcement office in the county. We have to do a much better job of setting the example of how justice will be administered here."
Braveboy's excitement rises when speaking of an initiative to turn the juvenile division into a specialty unit so prosecutors can work on long-term cases.
The initiative also aims to create a teen court program where students accused of certain offenses would have cases reviewed by their peers. The particular wrongdoings would include truancy, petty theft, vandalism and involvement in school fights that do not result in serious injuries.
School board Vice Chairman Edward Burroughs III, who works at the office, will head the teen court program.
"We are looking for grants to add more social workers and other health professionals that can assist us because we have so many young people in this county who have mental health, or behavioral health issues, or who just need some counseling," Braveboy said. "Our goal is to end the school to prison pipeline. We believe we can do that with meaningful diversion."
During the election, Braveboy was criticized by her opponents for her lack of trial experience as a criminal prosecutor. She still received 63 percent of the vote in the Democratic primary and almost 99 percent in the general election.
Delegate Joseline Peña-Melnyk (D-District 21) of College Park, who worked alongside Braveboy in the House of Delegates, initially endorsed state Sen. Victor Ramirez, who manages his own law office in Hyattsville, in the primary but backed Braveboy in the general election and now counts herself as one of the new state's attorney's supporters.
"She's very committed to our county," Peña-Melnyk said. "She has excellent work ethic and she's a lawyer. The state experience is important because a lot of times you need to have relationships with your legislators to get laws changed and implemented. She knows how to do that. I think our county is very blessed to have her."
Braveboy, a county native who graduated from Largo High School, stayed home to attend the University of Maryland in College Park and received a bachelor's degree in government and politics. She later earned a law degree at the Howard University.
Beside her works as a state delegate representing the 25th District from 2007 to 2015 where she served on the Economic Matters Committee, Braveboy also volunteered and conducted pro bono work with the Community Public Awareness Council, also known as C-PAC. The nonprofit organization founded in 2004 runs mentoring, parenting workshops and other reform programs. She also worked as a government affairs manager with the Children's National Health System.
Always seen smiling, Braveboy takes the job of state's attorney seriously.
"This position is very humbling," she said. "When you look at control, this office has a lot of impact. In this position, it's not about ego. It's about justice and that's what you have to think about every single day. People's lives are in your hands."
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I decided I wanted to become a better writer while attending Bowie State University and figured that writing for the school newspaper would help. I'm not sure how much it helped, but I enjoyed it so much I decided to keep on doing it, which I still thoroughly enjoy 20 years later. If I weren't a journalist, I would coach youth basketball. Actually, I still play basketball, or at least try to play, once a week. My kryptonite is peanut butter. What makes me happy – seeing my son and two godchildren grow up. On the other hand, a bad call made by an official during a football or basketball game makes me throw up my hands and scream. Favorite foods include pancakes and scrambled eggs which I could eat 24-7. The strangest thing that's ever happened to me, or more accurately the most painful, was when I was hit by a car on Lancaster Avenue in Philadelphia. If I had the power or money to change the world, I'd make sure everyone had three meals a day. And while I don't have a motto or favorite quote, I continue to laugh which keeps me from driving myself crazy. You can reach me several ways: Twitter @jabariwill, Instagram will_iam.ford2281 or e-mail, wford@washingtoninformer.com
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At least six killed as car bomb attack strikes government office building, causing nearby school to collapse.
On July 1st, armed men attacked the Malikyar Hotak school in Nangarhar, a province in eastern Afghanistan.
Most of the children were reported to be aged between 10 and 13.
The Naxals in Jharkhand's Latehar region on Wednesday destroyed one of the government schools in the area.
Many students are not returning to education after their classes were suspended due to clashes between armed groups.
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Jayson Tatum Youngest Celtics Player To Earn Nod For All-NBA Team
Tatum was named to the All-NBA Third Team
by Alexandra Francisco
It seems that during every game he plays, Jayson Tatum makes Boston Celtics history in some way or another.
But he's even setting new franchise records on off days.
Tatum on Wednesday was named to the 2019-20 All-NBA Third Team. But he received 32 Second Team votes, which is tied Eastern Conference Finals opponent Jimmy Butler of the Miami Heat for the most of any player who made the cut for Third Team.
Regardless of his tier, however, the nod means Tatum is the youngest Celtics player ever to receive All-NBA recognition.
At 22 years old (and 163 days), Tatum passed Ed Macauley on the list, who was 22 years and 361 days old when he was named to the All-NBA First team in 1951.
Larry Bird, Bob Cousy and John Havlicek all were 23 when they received the honor.
What do those four players after Tatum have in common? They eventually all were enshrined to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.
Hopefully Tatum stays on that trajectory.
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