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Recorder vs Flute (What's the Difference?)
By Brian Clark Last Updated: January 24, 2022
A flute is a reedless instrument that uses the free airflow across its different openings to produce its sounds. On the other hand, a recorder is a woodwind instrument that uses a whistle mouthpiece to create its magic.
They're both rod-shaped wind instruments and sound like a spring evening. That's probably how most people would describe the flute and the recorder.
However, this couldn't be further from the truth. The flute and recorder are very distinct instruments in their own right and we're here today to take a look at how.
Both of these woodwind instruments are used heavily in orchestral arrangements today. Although, a recorder tends to be easier to learn than its counterpart. Many people consider it to be a pathway to the flute.
The two instruments have a lot of unique features, including their history. So, let's get on with understanding them much better.
What is a Flute?
What is a Recorder?
Flute and recorder players you should know about
The term flute isn't restricted to only one instrument. In fact, the flute is a family of woodwind instruments in itself. What sets them apart is that they are all reedless.
A flute in modern usage generally refers to the western concert flute. However, it is just one example of it. Piccolo, Alto flute, Bass flute, Bansuri, Dizi, and Pan flute are all variations of the flute from different eras and parts of the world.
Most flutes are played sideways. These are called side-blown or transverse flutes. There are also traditional flutes that are played vertically, known as end-blown.
Flutes produce their sound when the air flows through an opening. Flutists manipulate the sound by closing or opening several holes on their instruments. If you're buying a flute, don't focus on the metal it's made of. Instead, look at its size and the shape of the head.
The flute is considered to be one of the oldest instruments in the world with its primitive models dating back to over 40,000 years ago. Over the years, it has found its niche in classical music as well as traditional folk music.
A recorder is a type of flute that comes with a mouthpiece. It is a part of the internal duct flute family or the fipple flutes.
A recorder is played vertically as its windway or the mouthpiece opening is located at the top. The sound production on the recorder is similar to that of a whistle, where a player blows into the instrument through its opening and a sweet, sharp sound comes out of the first window.
Recorders come in a variety of sizes. These sizes depend predominantly on vocal ranges. The Soprano, Alto, Bass, and Tenor are the primary types of recorders used today.
The oldest recorders were found in the middle ages. However, the recorder, as we know it today, came into prominence in the Renaissance era. This is why you'll find recorders being playing in European music only.
In its early day, recorders were made of wood or ivory. As of today, there are many beginner recorders made of molded plastic.
While distinct, the flute and recorder do share some common ground. This is understandable since they're on the same spectrum of musical instruments.
They're both woodwind instruments that share the purpose of creating sweet, melodious music. To an untrained ear, their airy sound can seem interchangeable.
They are also heavily used in western classical music. Although, the flute is also played in the traditional music of other countries such as India, China, Japan, etc.
Despite the flute being much older, its contemporary versions share a similar lineage to the recorder. They are similar in design, aerodynamics, and the way they produce their sound, which is basically air flowing through the hollow body, vibrating throughout, and bending according to the hole uncovered.
Even the fingering is quite similar. This is why many teachers feel that learning one instrument is a pathway to the other.
This is where you'll see the flute and the recorder go their separate ways. And why the recorder is considered a beginner instrument.
One big difference between the two is their playing position. While flutes are played sideways, recorders are played vertically.
The working of both instruments may be similar, but there are some stark differences as far as the design is concerned. Recorders are much smaller with a soprano recorder being around 12 inches long. Flutes can be as big as 26 inches.
Recorders have a duct hole present for the thumb and are limited to seven finger holes. Modern concert flutes can have up to 16 or 17 holes or keys. Flutes also lack a wedge to split the air. This gives flutists more control over the sound they want to produce.
Another big difference is the material that the two instruments are made of. Recorders are made of wood or molded plastic, making their tone simple, but light. Concert flutes, on the other hand, are made of metal, giving them much more control and character.
Flutes also have much better dynamic control. Recorders tend to be quieter, while the sound of flutes is dependent on the player.
Flutes also have a wider pitch range. They are capable of playing in the 3-octave range whereas baroque recorders are only limited to 2-octave and a tone. These are the reasons why flutes are preferred much more over recorders, although there are times when a recorder is more appropriate.
Both the flute and the recorder are such sweet instruments that it's always a good time to hear a tune. So, whether you're a player yourself or simply want to explore music, here are some flute and recorder players that you should listen to:
James Galway
Georges Barrere
Jean-Pierre Rampal
Jean Baxtresser
Jasmine Choi
Hariprasad Chaurasia
Matt Molloy
Frans Bruggen
Michala Petri
You can also find some flutes and recorders in pieces from Monteverdi, Vivaldi, Bach, and Handel.
The flute and recorder are two very beautiful woodwind instruments that are a pleasure to play and listen to. Being from a woodwind family, they have a lot in common. Even so, they share plenty of differences, which make them two very distinct instruments.
The flute is considered to be a more polished instrument. But it is played similarly to the recorder. This is why you'll see many musicians play both.
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I've been performing Improvisation professionally for over 9 years and have been teaching improvisation for 5 years. And I am continually surprised when people come up to me after a performance and say "How do you think of all that stuff?" What most people think is going on in good improvisation is not what is going on at all. Most people think good improvisors are being terribly clever. They're not. They are being terribly obvious. They dare to be average.
I had 20 years of private, Catholic education. I was raised to conform. When Sister Beatrice Anne was facing 47 students in the 3rd grade, she didn't want expressive individuals. Grades were determined according to standards . . . Math tests, legible handwriting, and God forbid, checkmarks in Courtesy. Even creativity was standardized.
Art in 4th grade consisted of tracing bunny rabbits. I remember our class being escorted around the Detroit Institute of Art and then asked to draw what we'd seen. I drew Julius LaRosa with measles. How? (a) I drew a figure because I wanted to, (b) I remembered my mom liked the Arthur Godfrey show, and (c) I finished before everyone else, so I went ahead and put red dots all over it. (My brother Mike had the measles.) I showed it to this very nice guide I'd hoped to impress. He compressed his lips, told me I wasn't working hard enough, and stopped looking at me for the rest of the day. Fortunately my mother hung the picture in the kitchen and was delighted.
Everyone has had similar experiences, I'm sure. "If you conform to our standards we will help you discover who you are." Television, I feel, is currently the most pernicious offender. The whole aim of commercial television is to make you dissatisfied with your life. If you're not dissatisfied, you won't buy things. So we learn (a) that we will find happiness, success and self-esteem by being other than our selves, and (b) this self-discovery takes a great deal of effort, if we are to believe our teachers (and money, if we are to believe TV).
Every night. We once asked for a location to start a scene, and a child said, "Under the dining room table." "How clever," someone said. How obvious. The kid was 3 feet tall and, I suspect, not out to impress anyone.
The hardest thing to convince improvisors is to trust their first obvious instinct. To dare to be average. If I ask for a loaf of bread, hand me a loaf of bread, not a flaming gerbil. If I say, "Dad," say, "Yes, son,". . . not "I'm not your father." By starting with these basic, obvious choices, students begin to trust their first impulses. And I believe this is the first step towards healthy self-expression. The great life-lesson improv has taught me is that if you say what's obvious to you, you will begin to parade before us a life that is unique and fascinating and not necessarily obvious to any one else. How could it be? No one has had the same life experiences you have had.
Brenda Ueland, in her book, If You Want to Write, calls imagination the Holy Spirit. She apologizes to those who might find her theology inaccurate, but I like it. I believe good improvisation . . . saying what is obvious, daring to be "average". . . has helped me and my students re-discover this spirit.
What makes improvisation so successful as a tool is that it is fun. It must be fun. We are taught very young how important structure and organization is in our lives, and it's true. But a piano teacher once told me to spend at least 10% of my practice time goofing around. Otherwise, he told me, I'd lose touch with what made me want to play the piano in the first place. Improvisation can put you back in touch with the obvious, "average" you. It can be scary because, in a world full of rules, there are no rules for "you." Improvisation's power is that it makes this journey fun.
Editor's note: Dan Diggles is an instructor in the Theater Department of Wagner College, Staten Island, New York and is a veteran improviser with The New York Team for TheatreSports.


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�A talebearer reveals secrets, but he who is of a faithful spirit conceals a matter� (Prov. 11:13)
Several years ago, Dr. Albert H. Cantril, a professor at Princeton University, conducted a series of experiments to demonstrate how quickly rumors spread. He called six students to his office and in strict confidence informed them that the Duke and Duchess of Windsor were planning to attend a certain university function. Within a week, this completely fictitious story had reached nearly every student on campus. Town officials phoned the university, demanding to know why they had not been informed. Press agencies were frantically telephoning for details.
Dr Cantril observed, �That was a pleasant rumor - a slanderous one travels even faster.� - via �Brief Exhortations�
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Developers runs WinPE with Windows 10 ARM on Lumia 950
Ivory Soda
Just a couple of days ago we've reported that a windows enthusiasts developer managed to run Windows RT on Windows Phone. In addition, the developer also mentioned that he also managed to run Windows Store apps on a Lumia 640 XL device along with basic feature including Wi-Fi.
Meanwhile, another developer has managed to run Windows Preinstallation Environment also known as WinPE on Lumia 950. Developer hacked his Lumia Windows Phone to run Windows 10.0.16299.15 ARM. In case if you missed it, at WinHEC 2016 Microsoft partnered with Qualcomm to bring full Windows 10 on a mobile chip. And a while ago Microsoft officially announced the first "Always Connected PCs" as a part of this partnership.
Windows 10 on ARM enables better experience, long day battery life and LTE connectivity. So basically, Windows 10 on ARM is the combination of both Windows 10 PC and Mobile.
Win10 ARM on #lumia 950. #wpinternals #Windows10 #ARM pic.twitter.com/51dHpOsl8X
— Blaze (@Blaze_CW) January 18, 2018
With the help of the WPInternals developer bypassed various restrictions and this allowed him to run Windows 10.0.16299.15 build as you can see it in the image above. Basically, WPInternals allows users to unlock the bootloader of various Lumia models. After unlocking the bootloader, you can enable Root Access on the phone and install custom ROMs.
Well, as we all know Windows Phone is struggling at less than 1% Market Share in most Market. However, some die-hard fans are using Windows Phone as their primary device (including me).
A while ago, the software giant announced that no new features for Windows 10 Mobile devices would be released and even the security patches will be shipped until mid-2019, this means that the Windows Phones are in maintenance mode with no official changes planned, but you can expect a lot of third-party interesting projects. It goes without saying that such projects make no sense, but it could help devices stick around for a little longer.
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I have a friend who opened a perfume shop, but now she has to close it down. She's asking me for help to clear this perfume. After describing to me I google up the picture and found the miniatures she's talking about. Clearing at rm80 special price. Anyone wants to get hold of it let me know, give me your email. I don't have final details yet, but u can start reserving with me. In any case, when I do have a sample, i will take pics to verify its the same as the image above. Only sold at airports, now u can buy one at rm80. Hey even warehouse sales this price! Only limited quantities, let me know if u r interested. I will get back to you.
Confirm it's the set in the picture. Manufactured in 1/2008. 7.5ml each. YSL Baby Doll. Clearance price rm80 (very cheap already). This is sold in airport only and I have only 15 sets for sale.
Baby Doll speaks to the woman who is naturally young at heart. She is sophisticated, yet clings to the lightheartedness of youth. A precocious beauty with a sweet, sensitive side, she's the center of attention and life of the party.
Pink outside, pink inside, and chic in between, Baby Doll comes in a faceted crystal bottle, shaped like a spinning top, with a golden stopper.
RM10 & I'm not responsible for damage/lost/etc caused by Pos Laju.
have another 1 pattern or not?
ah got another pattern ah??
baby doll for few types is it?
if u have go ur fr shop,can take some picture?
I am interested regarding the miniature's perfume but I am not sure abt the fragrance. Can you let me know abt the fragrance if you have a sample? And is this the only miniatures perfume on sale?
i m interested wif it?
bt which type of smell is it?
hw cn i get it?
ok thanks for the response everyone!
until i get to snap pic of the sample and confirm the details of the perfume, i will email u all. There's 15 sets left only. So who leave email, first come first serve.
i would love to have one...but i am not available to collect it @ pavillion this Saturday as i will be going outstation for work..
can i pay u 1st and collect it from you later?
I love the pink one and would like to purchase it from you.


Oct 16, 2014. In my seventh year speaking in the St Clair County KnowHow2Go Ask an Expert Series, I presented "Seven Secrets for Writing a Standout College Application Essay." The first secret concerns how to smash writer's block: sledgehammer optional.
If you don't have a sledgehammer, what is the best way to smash writer's block? Brainstorm by writing lists and freewrites, where you set a timer for ten minutes while you write about a prompt and keep the pen moving, without worrying about spelling, punctuation or grammar (as described in Writing Down the Bones, by Natalie Goldberg).
Eighty parents and students listened to my talk, and afterwards I had a Q and A with the parental units, while the students worked on their essay one-on-one with St. Clair teachers and administrators.
Watch the powerpoint of "Seven Secrets for Writing Standout College Application Essays" presented at St. Clair County RESA on Oct. 16.
What have you done that you feel good about?
Think about a real moment to write about.
Rope in readers from the first word.
My thanks again to Cathy Busdicker and Joanne Hopper and the St. Clair County RESA and Knowhow2go for inviting me to speak at their "Ask An Expert" Series.


In 1975, the Alfano family converted a one car garage into the first Maria's Italian Kitchen and was a huge success. Ten years later Madelyn Alfano followed in her mother Maria's footsteps and opened the first table-service Maria's Italian Kitchen in Sherman Oaks, CA. Now with ten restaurants, Maria's Italian Kitchen is more successful than ever.
Since 2014, Southern California Restaurant Design Group has been at the forefront of many new restaurant builds as well as numerous remodels of Maria's Italian Kitchen locations. The challenge brought to us was trying to coordinate a large Italian menu with a small space. We met with the head chef to understand the desired flow and needs of the kitchen in order to develop a plan based on priority items and flexibility. SCRDG's understanding of what is required for health regulations, how the menu affects the flow and equipment needs of the kitchen, and experience in executing in a limited space made us a true partner for Maria's.
Our unique equipment ideas and design plans to better serve 'home cooked' style eateries have resulted in over 20% increase in sales in their remodeled restaurants.


The return of SODA Summer Saturdays at Penn-Vassar Park!
The association does not have general meetings over the summer months, so come to the park, bring a lunch, and visit with your neighbors.
Supported by 'Friends of Summer Stephens Pool', 'S.O.P.', and SODA.


1Password 6 or 1Password 7?
I purchased 1Password prior to the introduction of the monthly/yearly subscription service, and am currently running 1Password 6.
I see 1Password 7 is now out.
Not being a monthly/yearly subscriber, am I entitled to install version 7 or not. Thanks.
Thank you Brenty; on my way to updating.
Sounds good. And you're very welcome! We're here if you need us.


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Argentine activist Maldonado murdered, back to dictatorship?
Posted on October 23, 2017 by petrel41
This video from Argentina says about itself:
After almost three months, the body of indigenous rights activist Santiago Maldonado has been found.
By Andrea Lobo:
Discovery of dead youth's body raises specter of forced disappearances in Argentina
The recovery of a body last Tuesday in the Chubut river in the southern Argentine province of the same name has sparked mass protests across the country and demonstrations internationally.
Eleven weeks after a crackdown by the Gendarmerie against the indigenous Mapuche community led to the disappearance of a young demonstrator, search operations in the area located remains carrying his ID. As the forensic tests began Friday morning, the country waits anxiously to know whether this is the 28-year-old Santiago Maldonado.
The case has created a sense of deep distrust towards the conservative government of President Mauricio Macri and all the official institutions of the capitalist state involved. Not only was the corpse found 1,000 feet upstream from where he was last seen, but three previous searches in the same area had not found the body, which could suggest it was dumped at a later date.
Amid growing social opposition and anticipation that social cuts, price hikes or tarifazos, and attacks against jobs and wages will escalate after Sunday's mid-term elections, this case has raised the prospect of a return to the methods of brutal state repression when tens of thousands of workers and youth were disappeared during the US-backed military juntas of the 1970s and 1980s across Latin America.
In Cushamen, located in the northeast region of Chubut, the Mapuche Autonomous Movement of Puel Mapu had set up a "Pu Lof (community) of resistance" in May 2015, claiming ancestral lands in a section of the 900,000 hectares owned in Argentina by the billionaires of the Italian Benetton family. The Mapuches have established a small settlement, which has been raided violently several times and burned down by the national Gendarmerie and the Chubut Police.
This year, the efforts to intimidate and expel the Mapuches were escalated, using live ammunition against the tents and making arrests. On July 31, Santiago Maldonado arrived at the Lof to support a demonstration for the release of the Mapuche leader Joanes Huala. That same day, the chief of staff of the Ministry of Security, Pablo Noceti, held a meeting with local authorities to coordinate an operation to clear the Lof.
Early on August 1, the planned confrontation began with 137 gendarmes cracking down on a road block set up by the Mapuches, where Maldonado was present. The military police then entered into the Pu Lof without a warrant and illegally shot live rounds, according to witnesses, and charged violently against those present, including children.
According to a lawyer defending the Mapuches, Elizabeth Gómez Alcorta, that early morning Maldonado fled with several others as soon as shots were heard and hid near the Chubut river. Witnesses say that a group of officials caught up with them and, while some of the demonstrators were able to flee across the river, one person was arrested and placed in a van while several officials blocked its doors. Others detained were taken and imprisoned temporarily outside of the community, but Maldonado was unaccounted for.
The testimonies of the gendarmes and their superiors have contradicted each other, in terms of what happened at the river and whether a body was seen floating or not—downstream. According to Infobae, the family of Maldonado has denounced gaps in the video recording of the operation.
The court order to take evidence from the police precincts and the vehicles used by the state forces—as part of an illegal raid implicating the highest levels of the government—was not given until a week after the events, with the prosecutor acknowledging that evidence could have been tampered with by then.
However, audios were found in the messaging app Whatsapp of several cellphones taken from the gendarmes present at the August 1 operation that constitute perhaps the most chilling evidence not only of a kidnapping, but also of a deliberate cover-up and of the dictatorial attitude of the officials. "Apparently, he said that he had [Santiago] Maldonado in his pickup, the one of Sergeant Sartirana," indicates an audio sent by a gendarme to a superior. Another recording mentions the hiding of the law enforcement vehicles.
Finally, another Whatsapp audio includes an incriminating statement demonstrating the fascistic and murderous mentality of the military police raiding the camp. "We shot them with live rounds (corchazos)," one official says, "for them to get some."
During the proceeding weeks, government officials and the mainstream media sought to promote uncorroborated stories of "sightings" of Maldonado in nearby areas or versions that he crossed over to Chile. More recently, especially after Tuesday's recovery of the body, the press has sought to lay responsibility on the Mapuches.
The first judge assigned to the case had previously upheld several of the previous crackdowns against the Mapuches and was reportedly being abusive in the interrogations, leading the family of Maldonado to request a change. Nonetheless, the new judge, Gustavo Lleral quickly ordered a new search operation for this week of the territory occupied by the Pu Lof, leading the Mapuche members to complain that they were again being targeted as suspects.
The case is being investigated by as a "forced disappearance," but the assigned prosecutor stated in a report partially leaked by Clarín that the investigation was still inconclusive. Seeing ever larger demonstrations demanding the finding of Maldonado, church leaders as well as business chambers asked for a "solution" without "political party manipulations."
In mid-September, the minister of Security, Patricia Bullrich, explicitly made clear that the administration's priority is to reassure the state forces that they will continue enjoying impunity in carrying out such crimes and repression. "We have to defend those who defend us," she declared on a TV talk show. That same week, sources close to Macri indicated that the blame was going be pinned on the "performance" of one or two gendarmes.
For its part, the press of the leading party of FIT, the Socialist Workers Party (PTS) reported the finding of the remains on Wednesday, stressing that "everything that happened to Santiago Maldonado since his disappearance… is the sole and exclusive responsibility of Patricia Bullrich, Pablo Noceti and the Gendarmerie." Moreover, Marcelo Ramal, a candidate for deputy of the FIT's other major party, the Workers' Party (PO), told the press at a demonstration Thursday afternoon: "It's necessary for the [security] minister Bullrich to step down to dismantle the cover-up by the administration and this minister in particular."
On the contrary, the disappearance of Maldonado is a confirmation to the entire working class in Argentina and internationally that, facing a stagnated economy, levels of social inequality incompatible with democratic rights, and geopolitical flashpoints across Eurasia threatening to erupt into a world war, the ruling classes are turning to increasingly authoritarian forms of government.
The Macri administration is preparing to aggressively escalate its social attacks after the elections, beyond the 250,000 job cuts since December 2015 and devastating price hikes it has already overseen. The defense of the social and democratic rights against the growth of social reaction requires the construction of an international and revolutionary movement of the working class against capital and its political representatives of all shades, and for socialism.
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petrel41 on October 24, 2017 at 10:50 am said:
Monday 23rd October 2017
posted by James Tweedie in World
Relatives of abducted activist demand to know what police were doing
RELATIVES of abducted Argentinian Santiago Maldonado demanded answers from authorities on Saturday after his body was found after almost three months.
The Maldonado family condemned President Mauricio Macri's insensitivity in a phone call "after a silence of almost 80 days" and demanded a full account of police operations on the day of his disappearance.
On Friday, they identified a body pulled from the River Chubut in Patagonia on Tuesday as that of the missing young man after recognising tattoos on his corpse.
Following an autopsy that day, Judge Gustavo Lleral said the cause of death had not yet been determined.
"Beyond the inopportune moment chosen for his first call [on Saturday], after a silence of almost 80 days, it is important that the president assume that our only objective is to achieve justice for Santiago," the family said in a statement.
They also demanded Security Minister Patricia Bullrich give a complete account of the police operation that led to his disappearance — and for an independent group of international experts be allowed to continue their own probe.
"Santiago was the victim of violent action that triggered his death," they said.
"The attempt to discredit the investigation is a new affront to our pain, violates the prudence and respect demanded by the family."
Mr Maldonado disappeared on August 1 after a confrontation with police at a protest in Chubut province, demanding the release of a jailed Mapuche indigenous leader and the return of ancestral land from Italian fashion giant Benetton.
Witnesses saw police beat and arrest Mr Maldonado after he and others blocked a road — but authorities never acknowledged his detention.
"Santiago has been the victim of violent action that triggered his death, so we must continue waiting for the conclusive results of the experts, ensuring that their work is done without any pressure."
The case revived memories of thousands of "disappearances" during the 1976-83 dictatorship and has become a cause celebre across Latin America and beyond.
Venezuela's government, against which Mr Macri has led regional attacks, sent its condolences to Mr Maldonado's family in a statement.
It said it was deplorable that in present-day Argentina "just social protest is dealt with by methods reminiscent of the darkest episodes of repression and violation of human rights of the dictatorship era."
It rejected "the dangerous resurgence of the disproportionate use of force, the persecution of indigenous peoples and forced disappearances for political reasons in the southern cone" of South America.
http://morningstaronline.co.uk/a-6f25-Maldonado-family-call-for-government-answers#.We8arnZpEdU
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He claims and I have no reason to doubt he's using white hat tactics which is encouraging. As I've noted before it would be nice if SEO became "good site building" and saved all of us in the biz a great deal of time, expense, and anxiety trying to figure out quirks in the search routines.
Also tempting is to jump into this fray and plant links at the many high rank pages at QuickAid.com, OHWY.com, and my other smaller travel sites.
I am looking forward to perhaps win, but you are welcome to challenge me if you want.
I think I'm more likely to hire you for some help with our Google ranking problem at OHWY.com than challenge you...so keep up the good work.


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Does Expedia Have TripAdvisor Spinoff Remorse?
Dennis Schaal, Skift
October 3rd, 2013 at 6:00 AM EDT
Expedia Inc. chairman Barry Diller specializes in acquiring companies, spinning them off to make a killing, and sometimes taking them back in. Is there a closer relationship in Expedia's and TripAdvisor's future? You never know.
There's no doubt that Expedia Inc. and TripAdvisor shareholders are laughing all the way to the bank regarding Expedia's late-2011 spinoff of TripAdvisor.
Both companies' share prices have increased since the one-for-two reverse stock split on December 20, 2011, although TripAdvisor's has jumped at a much faster clip.
Expedia shareholders unlocked the pent-up value in TripAdvisor that they likely envisioned. Before the spinoff, on December 1, 2011, for example, Expedia's market cap stood at $3.81 billion and yesterday the combined market cap of the two companies was a whopping $18.57 billion, with TripAdvisor sporting a considerably larger market cap than its amicably divorced parent.
But, looking at it from the perspective of Expedia as a business operation going forward, you have to wonder if Expedia has some spinoff remorse.
What Expedia Lost
Expedia lost a high-margin, fast-growing media business in TripAdvisor, which makes Expedia now reliant to a great extent on a single, transactional revenue stream.
Expedia also now finds itself somewhat dependent on TripAdvisor as one of Expedia's largest marketing channels, and Expedia disappointed Wall Street with its second quarter financial results because TripAdvisor's new hotel metasearch product has not taken off as fast as both companies expected.
And, on December 21, 2012, one year to the day after Expedia spun off TripAdvisor, Expedia announced it would take a controlling stake in Germany's Trivago, a hotel metasearch/media company, in what some observers see as an acknowledgement that Expedia may have been remiss in letting go of a very hot TripAdvisor.
In addition, there's the possibility that in the future TripAdvisor could become a direct competitor of Expedia if TripAdvisor takes the next step, and one day transitions from hotel metasearch into becoming an online travel agency in its own right.
Analysts Disagree
Douglas Quinby, PhoCusWright's vice president of research, acknowledges that any strategic decision carries risks.
"But, you just can't call the spinoff a mistake," Quinby says, referring to its financial implications. "It's one of online travel's great success stories."
If you are talking about mistakes, Expedia's largest was falling behind Priceline in the global hotel business, Quinby says.
Expedia didn't immediately respond to a request for comment about its TripAdvisor spinoff.
On the other hand, Henry Harteveldt, travel industry analyst at Hudson Crossing, thinks it was an error on Expedia's part not to retain a stake in TripAdvisor, although he concedes TripAdvisor might not have had the flexibility it needed if it hadn't become a separate company.
"I certainly think there are people at Expedia now, doing some Monday morning quarterbacking on investment strategy, who are saying we should have held onto a little bit of TripAdvisor," Harteveldt says.
In spinning off TripAdvisor, Expedia lost a social and media "icon," Harteveldt says. "It would be like Kimberly-Clark spinning off Kleenex."
Harteveldt, too, sees Expedia's Trivago deal as containing an element of back-tracking, viewing it as a hedge against Priceline's acquisition of Kayak, but also "a way to reclaim some lost ground that TripAdvisor owns."
Now that Sequoia Capital has made a huge bet on Skyscanner's future, Expedia's decision to divest itself from TripAdvisor is looking worse by the minute.
Regardless of the strategic challenges that Expedia may face in the future because of the TripAdvisor spinoff, this is an example of short-term financial considerations dominating.
And you can never say "never" about these sorts of things. After all, divorced couples are known to sometimes get remarried, shack up, or have an affair with their former spouse's best friend from time to time.
Anything can happen.
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The holidays are upon us - Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, plus New Years Eve. All around the globe our children are getting excited to open presents, spend time with friends and maybe a little romance.
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There is a reason why women go to the restroom together, we can catch up, share our thoughts on dresses, drinks and cute boys...it's also very safe.
2. Have a safe word for your parents or friends.
People may offer a ride home or say they are a 'friend' of a friend. If they don't know the safe word, and offer to take some place or to help find your friends, don't go with them.
3. Be aware of your surroundings - it could safe you life or someone else's. There were two women out for a glass of wine at a bar and noticed a couple that was clearly on a 1st date. When the women got up to go power her nose, he put something in her drink. Luckily, the two women were paying attention to the couple and saw what happened. One went to the restroom and told her not to go back to the table. The other got the restaurant manager and together they called the police and the man was arrested. Paying attention could make the difference.
4. Know your limits - yes some holiday drinks are very tasty, yet they can lead to a hangover or worse. Know how much you can drink, choose a designated driver and safe keeper of the crew. Have fun and be safe. Remember; if a stranger offers you a drink, thank them and refuse it and never leave your drink, walk away and come pick it back up.
5. Have a plan for the end of the night. Uber, Lyft and Via are great options - it's important to travel in pairs here too. Make sure no one is left alone in the car or cab with the driver.
- pay attention and have some fun!
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New, original music with a West African vibe.
The AfroFlute Project is my latest music creation, featuring original compositions for the Fulani flute, balafon, djembe, and more. Inspired by more than a decade of immersion in West Arican music styles, it's an ongoing personal project that I've become quite passionate about.
In addition to writing and performing these songs on instruments I learned how to play in West Africa, another unique aspect of this project is that I constructed all the flutes that you hear specifically for this project.
I'm near completion on the first handful of tunes, with more in the works. Below are rough mixes of the first four songs for you to preview. Enjoy! Comments welcome.
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Fuuta Jaloo
An original composition inspired by the "Fuuta Jaloo" — the traditional name for the mountain region of Guinea. It is sometimes referred to as the "Tibet of West Africa" because of the spiritual and mystic traditions of the region. I like to imagine the rugged, winding road through the West African mountains when I listen to this song.
Soli de Douada Condé
An original composition. "Soli" is a family of traditional Malinké rhythms used for initiation, and "Douada Condé" is the name given me to my friends in Guinea. I was thinking about my "initiation" into village life over the course of my many visits, and I thought this song was a fitting tribute to my experiences.
Sorsornet
This is my own arrangement of the traditional Sorsornet rhythm and song, but I'm paying tribute here to a famous (but hard to find) version done by Les Ballets Africains many years ago. I start the piece with a slow, melodic tribute to the song Fama Denké, which then leads into Sorsornet.
Donso no.11
Original composition. Donso means "hunter" in Manden'ka, and the bolon (3-stringed bass harp) heard on this tune is their instrument. I'm enchanted by the hunter's music in West Africa, and I've composed a series of "Donso" songs that pay tribute to it. This is number 11 in my series.
Instruments used on AfroFlute
Below are a few of the instruments used on these recordings. Click the images for a full-size view.
These are some of the flutes that I made specially for the AfroFlute project recordings. Learn more here.
The balafon is a wooden xylophone originating in Mali around the 14the century.
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Although this hotel is only categorised as a four star hotel, it managed to surpass all expectations and come inside the top 10 of this year's best hotel visits. Located amidst the wine region in France, Hotel Le Cep has been passed down through generations and manages to maintain a uniquely family-oriented approach to comfortable luxury.
What's cooler than being cool? Robert De Niro's Greenwich Hotel is the epitome of being 'on the inside'. This is one of the most understated addresses in all of New York and an absolute must for anyone who wants to experience New York in a more local way but still with the artsy types.
Hotel le Toiny is the destination for honeymooners on the island of St Barthelemy in the French caribbean. Each room has a private pool overlooking the ocean and the greenery surrounding each bungalow makes it a private affair. Private in-room breakfast is included in the rates and served on your private terrace – how lush!
As far as room views go, the Rits Carlton Hong Kong – aka the highest hotel in the world – is like sleeping in the clouds. Upgrading to the hotel's executive club is an absolute must, as it comes with complimentary food and drinks around the clock and unrivalled service.
The Isle de France has long been regarded as one of the absolute best properties to stay at on the island of St Barthelemy, where hotels very rarely drop below five stars. Commonly regarded as the holiday destination for the international elite, St Barthelemy is a truly luxe getaway that is hard to beat. Prices almost double during the festive season, so be sure to consider a visit over summer time instead.
As far as luxury experiences go in South Africa, there are plenty on offer that involve safari camps and lavish three-course meals… but there is none other like the cliffside innercity escape in Cape Town; Ellerman House. The staff at Ellerman welcome guests at the airport with a private car, followed by a full property inspection and introduction to their home away from home in Cape Town, South Africa. There is even a private gallery onsite that is home to an impressive collection of South African art, as well as an opulent wine gallery that feels as if it is a living piece of art in itself.
When I was upgraded to the Presidential Suite at The Pierre hotel in New York, I couldn't help but to think this would have to be the most luxurious experience I would ever be a part of in my life. The opulence of the hotel is reflected in all suites and rooms throughout The Pierre, but stepping inside the Presidential Suite after getting into New York from a long day flying was a moment I will never forget for as long as I shall live!
The luxurious Singita properties located throughout Africa are some of the most exquisite private lodges to be found in the world. A long list of A-list celebrities have stayed here at the Singita Sweni and Lobombo lodges inside the Kruger National Park, but despite the rumours none of these will be confirmed – all part of the privacy on offer here at Singita. Although this is one of the world's most exclusive accommodations on offer, Singita have a strong focus on giving back to the local community and even have a cooking school onsite to invigorate education in the region. A true delight to visit and by far the most luxurious hotel visited by WOW in 2014.
Thanks to each of the 14 best hotels of this year for welcoming World of Wanderlust. Here's to a New Year exploring more of the world's most exclusive properties in 2015!
Wow, so many amazing places!
Looks like some amazing places. Lucky lady you are.
I have been following your young soul travelling for almost a year now…? Once I read your post about not receive any money from anyone and all the expenses are from your "own pocket"… Well, I don't want to sound like an idiot because I think that's great people actually travel by themselves. I have many experience of it myself but now, all these hotels, food, transportation is not gonna last with your two years of saving darling.
This is beyond absurd that you are actually doing this with your savings only.
Keep you the good spirit doll, I don't mean to put you down but rather ask, isn't this one of those commercial thing you get sponsors for doing some of this… and maybe…your parents is supporting you for some part? Whatever I say… consider yourself lucky and continue your good work you've done for yourself!
I've stayed at The Balmoral and the Ritz-Carlton Hong Kong and both are amazing! Next time you are in NYC, you should check out the Gramercy Park Hotel. I stayed there a few years ago. It's a really unique hotel with lots of history and a cool bohemian style. Great rooftop bar and the Rose Bar downstairs is a celebrity hotspot. The walls are covered with world class art, and only guests are allowed in the private Gramercy Park across the street.
Thanks for sharing nice views.
5. Hotel Isle de France, St. Barthelemy was fine of them.
I've always wanted to stay at the Balmoral! This is such a scrumptious look inside luxury hotels.
Oh my gosh, all of these are so beautiful! You're so lucky that you've been able to stay in these gorgeous places, they all look so opulent and gorgeous!
These hotels just look amazing! Great you were able to stay here the past year and thanks for sharing them with us.
I can't even believe that some of these exist! Absolutely gorgeous!
Such gorgeous properties! I can see why you chose Singita Sweni as number one!
It's a pity that you don't choose hotels that your readers also can afford.
Wow all 14 look amazing! I would love to stay at any one of these places.
Where do you get the means to stay in these expensive hotels?
Can you make a list of the best hostels you stayed?
Cape Town in itself is absolutely breathtaking. I can't imagine how unbelievable that hotel is and how much more amazing a trip there would be!
I would LOVE to stay at one of the Explora hotels!
I think you ought to try more small "boutique" hotels! I like staying at big-name luxury hotels, but nothing beats the feeling of discovering a little treasure when you are staying at a wonderful independent hotel!
I was reading through this like "Yeah…that one's my favorite. No, that one! NOOO THIS ONE!" And then I realized I want to stay in them all and I gave up trying to choose a favorite. So swanky.


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Cyberpunk 2077 should never be forgiven as games companies have learnt nothing from it – Reader's Feature
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Cyberpunk 2077 – nobody ever seems to learn (pic: CD Projekt Red)
A reader is angry at the idea that GTA: The Trilogy Definitive Edition and Battlefield 2042 seem to have learnt nothing from Cyberpunk 2077.
I can't say I was surprised to see CD Projekt once again trying to downplay the disaster that its Cyberpunk 2077. It almost brought their company to its knees. Which I can sympathise with in terms of the ordinary developers working on it, but the people in charge absolutely knew what they were doing when they released it and assumed that the hype would carry it for long enough for them to fix it. They were convinced that people would literally put up with anything as long as the promises seem tempting enough.
The best thing to come out of this was the proof that people do actually have limits, that they won't lap up just anything because of hype or brand recognition and no game is a guaranteed hit if it doesn't respect the customer.
For a while it seemed that this would have a positive impact on the industry at large, as publishers suddenly became worried that their games would make them pariahs if they launched in a bad state and so made sure that they didn't. That lasted for a few months but as soon as push came to shove, and deadlines had to be met, they all caved in and immediately went back to their old ways.
This all culminated with the absolutely wretched month we've just had, with GTA: The Trilogy – Definitive Edition and Battlefield 2042 both launching in a terrible state, and Call Of Duty: Vanguard and Skyrim Anniversary Edition not being much better. All of which made clear the only thing publishers care about: making sure their games are out for Christmas.
Just like Cyberpunk 2077, which came out at this time last year, they don't care about the game, they don't care about the long-term impact on their reputation, and they certainly don't care about us, the customers.
With Battlefield 2042, EA went from one of the most anticipated games of the year, that was meant to beat Call Of Duty, to a horribly boring, buggy mess which, yes, might end up as good two years from now but when it launched was just not fit for purpose.
GTA was even worse, because the game was only announced a month before it was released, so at that point they must've known and could've easily just never announced it and waited till next year when it was ready. They missed the GTA 3 anniversary anyway and no one asked for all three games at once, so that was a super obvious way to cut corners without any real complaints.
Maybe they couldn't have sold just GTA 3 for full price but, let's face it, they probably could've. And even just making it £40 or so would've netted them more money overall with three remasters. But no, it has to be that short term profit every time.
You'd think these publishers must be living hand to mouth the way they act. Was Rockstar on the brink of bankruptcy or something, that they absolutely had to get as much money as possible, as quickly as possible? No, of course not. They're one of the richest games companies in the world but they just couldn't keep the greed at bay.
Now that it's impossible to tell how much games are really selling it's hard to say how much they're being punished for their mistakes, but Battlefield 2042 definitely doesn't seem to have done as well as expected. But what about their reputation, do these companies not care? Surely Rockstar must and even if EA know everyone hates them, they've now probably killed the Battlefield franchise completely, after three duds in a row.
I've no sympathy though. Cyberpunk 2077 was the perfect example of what not to do and nobody learnt anything from it. Why delay till tomorrow, when you can make money today? That's the logic but none of them seem to think about the day after and what happens when everyone assumes your games are always broken and not worth buying.
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I CONFESS that today's Donkey Of The Day happens to be for one of the worst diss records that I've ever heard in the history of diss records.
R. Kelly's brother, Carey "Killa" Kelly, thought it was a good idea to to put out a diss track--titled "I Confess"--responding to R. Kelly's 19-minute single "I Admit" which he dropped back in July.
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College computer systems are provided by WITCC for use by students, faculty, and staff for the purpose of furthering the educational mission of the College, this includes course work, college-related educational endeavors, and business operations. Each user is expected to follow established computer conduct policies and not to interfere with or disrupt the orderly processes of WITCC resources. Users accept the responsibility for utilizing services in ways that are ethical, that demonstrate academic integrity and respect for others who share this resource. Users must follow all existing federal, state, and local laws as they relate to computer conduct.
Acts of misconduct which will be the cause for disciplinary action up to and including discharge, as well as possible legal and/or civil action:
Unauthorized copying of anything that is licensed or protected by copyright. This includes, but is not limited to any software (including operating systems, programs, applications, databases, or code), multimedia files (including music, movies, or audio), or text files.
"Computer hacking" (i.e. unwanted or unsolicited entry into a computer system). This includes, but is not limited to, successful acts of hacking, unsuccessful hacking attempts, possession of the tools used for computer hacking, or running programs that attempt to identify passwords or codes.
Knowingly introducing a "computer virus" to a computer or network (i.e. a program - either harmless or damaging - which attaches itself to another program and/or has the capability to reproduce in order to infect other computers).
Gaining unauthorized access to information that is private or protected or attempting to do so. Willful damage or misuse of systems, applications, databases, code, or data. Attempting to gain network privileges to which you are not entitled.
Unauthorized alteration of system configuration. This includes, but is not limited to, interrupting programs that protect data or secure systems, or attempting to do so. Downloading and/or installing software, or attempting to do so.
Introducing or using profanity/obscenities on the network including, but not limited to, the campus network, Internet, or any other communications configuration which is accessible by or connected to College computers or computer systems.
Using the network to conduct business or solicit services, and/or develop, introduce, or circulate inflammatory comments or subjects.
Sharing of assigned logins with anyone else for any reason. Unauthorized use of another person's login or attempting to do so. Unauthorized use of a generic login outside of the context for which that login was created. Each student/employee will be responsible for all activities under his/her assigned login.
Inappropriate or misuse of e-mail. This involves sending unsolicited e-mail (including junk mail, jokes, or chain letters) to users of the College's e-mail system that is of a non-business nature.
Installing unauthorized personal hardware or software to any computer or network.
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Computer systems and networks allow for a free exchange of ideas and information. This exchange serves to enhance learning, teaching, critical thinking and research. While the constitutional right of free speech applies to communication in all forms, we encourage civil and respectful discourse. College policy and local, state and federal law do prohibit some forms of communication, to include:
obscenity, lewd, or sexually harassing images or text
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Each individual who is given a computer and/or e-mail account, or uses the computers and network resources made available by Western Iowa Tech Community College, must understand that you are accountable for the policies set forth in this document. In addition, users assume responsibility for:
protection of your password
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reporting unauthorized use of your account
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Last blog post was about the growers and vineyards in the Texas High Plains, this post is a compilation of the growers and vineyards in the North Central Texas Region (NCT) that produce a significant portion of the grapes used in 4.0 Cellars wines. A similar survey of vineyards in the Texas High Plains AVA is posted separately. Although not nearly so many grapes are grown in NCT as in the Texas High Plains AVA (American Viticultural Area), the number of vineyards and wineries are increasing and making an impact on the Texas Wine Industry (certainly on 4.0 Cellars). For this discussion, the NCT Region includes the area west of I-35 between Waco and Ft. Worth, south of I-20 between Ft. Worth and Abilene, and north of the established Texas High Plains AVA.This large area includes about 20 Texas counties.
Vineyards in the North Central Texas region (NCT) experience different climate and soil conditions than those in the Texas High Plains (THP). The growing season climate is typically hot and relatively dry. Temperatures can range 5-10 degrees warmer (95-105) than the THP, and the humidity, while not high, can often range 10-20% higher (15-30%). There is also a tendency for more frequent rain than on the THP, and this all relates to a higher level of fungal and mildew disease pressure.
The biggest climate difference is the diurnal temperature which rarely reaches a delta of 30 degrees, more often only 20-25 degrees. This means that the vines do not really shut down overnight, but keep some biological activity going that ultimately reduces the natural acidity in the grapes. Huh? What does this mean? Well, when the sun shines, photosynthesis occurs and produces carbohydrates and sugars that nourish the vine and the grapes. When the sun is not shining, no photosynthesis occurs. If the diurnal temperature delta is not sufficient to bring the vine to full rest, then a portion of biological activity continues in the vine requiring some form of fuel. The most likely fuel becomes malic acid, which, along with tartaric, is the primary natural grape acid. If the vine starts consuming malic acid, natural acidity in grapes goes down, and that will require acid adjustment (add tartaric acid) during the winemaking process. This is a common problem in hot climate regions, especially in Texas. And, the problem can be more acute in NCT than in the THP.
The soils in NCT cover a wide range of type and quality as related to growing grapes. Most often the soils are a bit richer (provide more plant nutrients), more dense (higher clay content), and provide less drainage than the soils in the THP. Thus, picking a growing area can be more of a challenge. Hillsides and slopes can help with drainage, but also make planting and farming a vineyard more difficult. Working with a lower vigor soil type can be important. And, it becomes more critical to work with grafted vines using disease resistant rootstocks. This relates to the phylloxera root louse (see note below) that can kill grapevines by shutting down their ability to transport moisture and nutrients from the ground. Planting vines with the right rootstock is critical. Phylloxera does not typically like to be in sandy soil types, so there is less of a problem in the THP versus NCT.
Note: Phylloxera was the cause of most of Europe's grape vines to die in the late 1800's-early 1900's, and caused billions of dollars of damage to California vineyards in the 1970's-'80's. Phylloxera is native to North America, and the native vines that developed here were immune to the effects of the root louse. When explorers took North American grapevines back to Europe with them, the root louse was introduced to areas where vines had not developed a natural resistance. The European wine industry was devastated. Interestingly enough, it was a Texan, T.V. Munson, who helped figure out that grafting European bud-wood (the part that grows leaves and grapes) to native American (mostly Texan) rootstock was the way to combat and defeat phylloxera. It's a great story, but beyond the scope of this informational package.


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Colorado lawmakers are rethinking a 2019 law that made possessing thousands of lethal fentanyl doses a misdemeanor
The 2019 passage of House Bill 1263, which had bipartisan support, made possession of up to 4 grams of almost all drugs for personal use a misdemeanor
by Jesse Paul 4:15 AM MST on Feb 23, 2022
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This photo provided by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration's Phoenix Division shows one of four containers holding some of the 30,000 fentanyl pills the agency seized in one of its bigger busts in Tempe, Ariz., in August 2017. Fentanyl is a potent synthetic opioid. (Drug Enforcement Administration via AP)
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis and state lawmakers are rethinking a 2019 law that made possession of thousands of lethal doses of fentanyl a misdemeanor as overdoses from the potent opioid continue to rise.
The law is getting even more attention after five adults died from a suspected fentanyl overdose Sunday in Commerce City. Last year, 803 people died from fentanyl across Colorado, up from 520 in 2020, the latest data from the state health department show. Officials say last year's total could be even higher, citing a three-month reporting delay.
House Bill 1263, which had both Democratic and Republican sponsors, passed three years ago with broad bipartisan support. It made possession of up to 4 grams of almost all drugs for personal use a misdemeanor, with exceptions for "date-rape drugs," such as ketamine and gamma-hydroxybutyrate, also known as GHB, which remain a felony to possess in any amount.
Critics have complained that allowing people to possess 4 grams of fentanyl is ludicrous since that could amount to as many as 2,000 fatal doses of the drug. Fentanyl, which is fatal at about 2 or 3 milligrams, is 50 times more potent than heroin and 100 times more potent than morphine.
The 2019 measure still allows prosecutors to pursue felony drug distribution charges against people who possess any amount of illicit drugs, but prosecutors warned in 2019 — and continue to warn today — that isn't enough.
"The only people (who) can fix this are the governor and those elected to the Colorado legislature," El Paso County District Attorney Michael Allen, a Republican, wrote in an open letter Tuesday.
There are signs that Polis and lawmakers are planning to heed that call.
Polis, a Democrat, last week told The Unaffiliated, The Colorado Sun's politics and policy newsletter, that the 2019 bill, which he signed into law, "got some things wrong."
"When somebody has enough fentanyl to kill 1,000 people or 2,000 people, absolutely we need additional criminal sanctions to make sure that they can be detained and prevented from harming Coloradans," Polis said.
The governor said he's hopeful bills will be passed this year that allow "for additional criminal penalties around fentanyl." That's something Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser, also a Democrat, has called for as well.
"We all know that criminal penalties don't solve an issue," he said. "Having that ability can be helpful in reducing deaths from fentanyl. But, sadly, no matter what the laws are across the 50 states, fentanyl deaths have increased. And to get at that not only includes increased criminal sanctions, but also includes education, prevention efforts."
House Speaker Alec Garnett, D-Denver, said Tuesday that he is working with public health officials and law enforcement to get the policy right. He thinks a bill may be introduced within a week, but wouldn't share specifics.
"We're trying to find the right total policy solution," he said. "Is 4 grams of fentanyl a lot of fentanyl? Yes. Will it kill a lot of people? Yes. Does putting addicts in jail solve the problem? No. We're working with all the stakeholders involved to arrive at the right place. I believe that we will get there."
Garnett warned, however, that he thinks the situation with fentanyl in Colorado is "going to get worse before it gets better."
The 2019 bill was aimed at treating drug addiction as a public health issue as opposed to trying to use jails and prisons to address the problem. The idea was to save the harshest penalties only for dealers.
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State Rep. Leslie Herod, a Denver Democrat who sponsored the 2019 measure, warned back then that keeping fentanyl possession as a felony would be unfair because people may have substances mixed with fentanyl and not realize it. The five people who died in Commerce City on Sunday are suspected of having ingested what they thought was cocaine but what really was fentanyl.
But lawmakers also now believe that fentanyl may require a different approach because it is so potent.
Sen. Pete Lee, a Colorado Springs Democrat who was also a prime sponsor of the 2019 bill, said he's amenable to changing the policy. "I am open to considering modifying the bill," he said Tuesday.
Rep. Shane Sandridge, a Colorado Springs Republican who was one of two GOP prime sponsors of House Bill 1263, said making drug possession a felony doesn't deter people from taking drugs. But he's drafted legislation, which hasn't been introduced yet, that would make having any amount of fentanyl a felony because of how potent it is.
Sandridge, a former police officer, also wants to implement a 25-year minimum prison sentence for people who deal fentanyl and make it a crime to expose people to the drug. He even wants to classify fentanyl as a weapon of mass destruction in state law.
State Rep. Shane Sandridge speaks on the House floor during hour six of debate around House Bill 1106 on Monday, March 8, 2021. (Screenshot)
He said the slate of legislation he's proposed constitutes "an all-out war on fentanyl" and would make Colorado's fentanyl laws among the most stringent in the nation.
Republicans on the 2022 campaign trail have attacked Democrats over the 2019 bill.
Sen. Barbara Kirkmeyer, a Brighton Republican, blasted the reforms during a speech Tuesday on the Senate floor. She is running for Congress this year in the 8th Congressional District, which includes Commerce City.
"There are times when the legislature just gets it wrong," said Kirkmeyer, who wasn't a state lawmaker in 2019. "It's time to put party affiliation aside, break through the one-party grip in this legislature, and admit that well-intentioned reforms sometimes bring about disastrous consequences."
Garnett said the attacks are immensely frustrating since the 2019 measure passed with much GOP support. The bill cleared the Senate by a 20-15 vote. It advanced out of the House 40-25. A handful of Republicans in both chambers backed the bill. (Democrats have controlled the legislature and the governor's office since 2019).
The speaker even chastised a reporter Tuesday who said during a news conference that House Bill 1263 was passed by Democrats. "You should go back and make sure you look at the bill," he said. "You gotta make sure you frame this right."
Colorado Sun staff writer Olivia Prentzel contributed to this report.
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Owner Martin Wood had reason to celebrate tonight after his win in the prestigious Cuddy Supreme In-Hand Championship with his horse Romanno Royale.
Romanno Royale was led by Simon Charlesworth from Newmarket. The win is made even more impressive as Romanno Royale has only done one show this season with this being his second.
"Delighted for the owners, Martin Wood, who sent horses to us to be produced for the first time".
"It means everything, it's what everyone works for all year round" said Charlesworth.
There were four fabulous contenders for the title, with Kellythorpes Oo-La-La being awarded Reserve Champion. Kellythorpe Stud had an impressive presence in the strongly contended Championship with two of the four entries.
The Cuddy Working Hunter of the Year Championship displayed incredible talent but ultimately saw Newmarket's Tim Gredley, ride his sisters Pollyanna's horse, Grand Conan to victory.
Although the win is an impressive title it provides Tim with a logistical challenge, as by winning he has gained the opportunity to compete for the Supreme title on Sunday, but he's scheduled to compete abroad.
"It feels great, it's a little unexpected, but it's easy when you have a lovely easy horse like Conan".
The Miniature Horse of the Year Championship was taken by Leonie Holloway-Wroe's Scott Creek Monarch Red Graffitti. The pair was Reserve Champions in 2014 and has now managed to secure the Championship title.
"He is a horse of a lifetime for me, I am incredibly lucky to have the top stallion in the country" said Holloway-Wroe.
Tradition and elegance also filled the arena in the way of the Sankey Property Maintenance Ltd. Harness Horse and Pony of the Year Championship. The Championship was won by Jessie Dudley Apicella and Aghaderg Stand and Deliver, who put in a beautiful performance against impressive combinations.
After a thrilling first day of competition in the Virbac 3D Worming Pony Club Mounted Games, the early leader is Monmouthshire Pony Club followed by Romney Marsh Pony Club. This is the first time Monmouthshire Pony Club have qualified for HOYS and what a fantastic start to the competition this year at Horse of the Year Show 2015. The competition is heating up with the penultimate round for the Virbac 3D Worming Cup tomorrow afternoon.
The Osborne Double Harness Scurry – the smalls got off to a flying start with the crowd instantaneously getting behind the action and Balanced Horse Feeds Chaz & Dave moving into an early lead with Pebbles & Bam Bam a close second. Tomorrow will see the large division of The Osborne Double Harness Scurry compete for the first time at HOYS 2015.


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A Closer Look at The Breitling Windrider Blackbird
Liz Flynn 6 months ago
Coming from the well acclaimed Breitling repertoire of Chronomats, the Blackbird is a neat mechanical timepiece with a cool name. The watch is distinguished by the exceptional legibility of its dial and with an even better water resistance of three hundred meters that enable it to be used during underwater exploration. Another fact about this watch by the Swiss Company is that it is possible to select from three different finishes for its steel case. The range of choice is even further extended with the unprecedented addition of two limited editions with different dials.
As it has always been mentioned, this timepiece prides itself on the legibility that is realized with the use of large hands and sizeable hour markers that have been well treated with luminous coating. Additionally, the effortless legibility is exhibited in its date indicator that is placed at the top of the watch's dial. The date indicator is oversized in accordance to the theme, and it includes two separate windows with one showing the tens and the other one displaying the units. Regardless of its name, not all models of the watch are made of black dials since it is also possible to purchase one in blue. However, even the ones that have blue colored dials have the design with some black sub-dials – the watchmaker calls them black eye blue dials. Two very limited editions of Breitling Blackbird, named Black steel and Red Strike, are made of black dials that have been decorated with red accents. Both models have a tachymetric scale.
The Blackbird by Breitling
The Breitling Blackbird offers exceptional robustness, practical functionality: all wrapped in a modern design. Its most characteristic feature is the black watch dial that improves on the enchantment offered by the original Chronomat timepieces. Named after the reconnaissance aircraft SR-71 Blackbird, the watch was developed, initially, as a pilot accessory. However, it has grown to find numerous supporters among watch enthusiasts outside the aviation field. The Blackbird showcases a stealth profile and it is, therefore, reminiscent of the aircraft. Despite this simplicity, the Blackbird easily exhibits the best qualities applied in all Breitling watches. The features distinctively appear throughout all generations of this watch since its launch in 1995 – both second hand and new models of the watch are pleasing to the eye.
First Generation Blackbird
Breitling, the Swiss watchmaker, first presented the Blackbird in 1995. Both the reference and design numbers of this first edition timepiece show that the Blackbird is placed under the Chronomat line and it is, therefore, a member of the Breitling Windrider family. The relationship between the Chronomat series and the Windrider models is also showcased in the bezel and the black watch dial. So as to emphasize more on the remarkable status of the first edition watch, the Windrider dial is transcribed with some red writing: "Serie Special" and the phrase Breitling Blackbird at three o'clock. From the beginning, the manufacturer made the Blackbird with functionality in mind – thus the design is kept simple but highly functional.
The Blackbird was named after the military spy plane: the Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird. The plane was used by the American aircraft from 1966 and 1998 – currently, due to modern technological advancements, the plane can only be viewed in museums. The spirit that inspired the SR-71 aircraft is embodied in all watches included in the Blackbird series. The production of this aircraft was revolutionary, especially because it was the first plane to include so many tools and methods for its development. While moving at its highest speed, the change of geometry and the heating of metal were quite significant that the plane would leak fuel through the cracks in between the parts. The whole idea of the aircraft was to fly very fast and at high heights that it was not possible to hit the aircraft by missiles. Additionally, since most Russian planes could not reach such heights and move at such speeds, the aircraft was ideal for war reconnaissance missions. The plane was well designed to ensure minimal radar reflection and it was painted in matt color for even better invisibility on the sky and improved heat dissipation. She was, therefore, named the Blackbird. Unlike the U-2, no Blackbird has ever been shot down and some of the speed records she set are still unbeaten to date.
The Pleasure of Choice is yours
The purchaser can decide to choose between a black Diamond Carbon and a satin polished finish that has been achieved through Physical Vapor Deposition. This treatment offers improved smoothness, hardness and resistance, and it is only available for the limited edition named Black Steel. There are only two thousand pieces available under this series just as in the other edition – the Red Strike.
The watch is made of circular shaped cases that have average diameters of 43.7 mm and an average thickness of about 17.2 mm. The Breitling Blackbird watch is designed with a screwed in case back and it has a crown that is locked with two gaskets; these features are expected for a diver's watch that can be immersed into great depths. Its bezel, which has a 360-degree scale on it, can rotate in both directions. Moreover, its sapphire crystal has anti-reflective treatment on either side.
Inside its housing, the watch has a self-winding movement with the designation B 44. The mechanical movement mechanism is made of 38 jewels and has a frequency of about 29,000 vibrations per hour and can store power for more than forty hours. The timepiece is a C.O.S.C certified Breitling Chronometer that has a quarter of a second chronometer. Available bracelets include the Pilot Bracelet – which is made of stainless steel – two different types of leather straps – crocodile and regular – in differing colors and two kinds of rubber bands – Diver Pro II and Ocean Racer with perforations. The rubber bands are also made in varying colors to please a wide range of consumer preferences.
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