Pineapples are the fruit of 2017. Or at least, they're the fruit of Austin City Limits Music Festival 2017.
Nowhere was that more evident than at Glass Animals' sundown set Saturday — the British psychedelic pop group rolled out on stage with a giant pineapple disco ball.
Frontman Dave Bayley is known for his sometimes-slinky-sometimes-aerobic dance moves, his whisper-singing and trippy lyrics that flip between the metaphorical and the highly literal so frequently, it's hard to tell what message he's trying to send (but it's impossible to resist dancing along).
But the message he sent Saturday night at ACL Fest was, quite literally, "pineapples are in my head." Y'all, there were pineapples in my head and everywhere else at the Honda stage.
As Bayley introduced "Season 2 Episode 3," I noticed the woman in front of me was wearing a pineapple tank top. She swayed slowly, and I wondered if she knew — was she a Glass Animals fan, or did she just love pineapple print? It's hard to say. I thought the same when, during "Youth," I noticed the woman next to me wore pineapple-print shorts. It's a goshdarn pineapple conspiracy around here.
The aforementioned pineapple disco ball lit up and started spinning during "Gooey," undoubtedly the band's most popular song. The pineapple-clad women around me began singing along. Maybe they were in on it, after all.
…that Bayley threw into the crowd as he sang the first verses of "Pork Soda." Isn't that dangerous? Pineapples are … prickly.
Glass Animals had a watermelon-printed kick drum. Because why not? Bayley stood on the drum during "Agnes" and jumped off the first "I'm gonna hold you like you're mine" drop.
Despite all the pineapples, the set's most meta moment happened during "Poplar St.," when Bayley remarked, "Did you steal an actual Poplar St. sign?" to someone in the audience who turned out to be Charles Hegi, who stole the sign from his small Arkansas town in "broad daylight," he said.


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Beginning in the twelfth century, the migration of various Turkic peoples over a four-century period greatly influenced the political and cultural organization of the Islamic world. This title assesses various factors—including the Mongol incursions and the Crusades—during the period of expansion and renewal leading up to Ottoman rule. Also covered are the impacts of colonialism, decolonization, and globalization on Islamic societies. This in-depth, academic guide's exploration of the history of Islam through the present gives readers the tools they need to understand the politics and culture of—and the problems faced by—the Islamic world today.
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by Kim Tullis
Adios Cabo, hola San Jose del Cabo y Bahias Frailes y Bahias de los Muertos
On Friday, Nov. 22, we finally motored out of Cabo after two weeks. Our transmission is purring like a kitten, yea!!!!
4 hours later, after motoring all the way because of no wind, we pulled into a beautiful and QUIET marina. No party boats blaring techno music ( I know that makes us sound old) and no fisherman gasing up at 5:00 in the morning.
160 boats sailed into Cabo San Lucas, of course, one backwards, and rejoiced in arriving safe and sound! We were rafted up, some 3 deep to be able to dock in the marina. Parties were thrown and awards were given for the most boat bites (bruises), sailing all the way, and a variety of other happenings. Then, slowly, the boats pulled out for La Paz and the Sea of Cortez, for Mazatlán and the mainland, and many going beyond.
And here we sit, almost two weeks later, in the unseasonable heat and humidity. You may be wondering what we have been doing all that time. Well…..first of all the marina has moved us into the high rent district. We look like the Beverly Hillbillies next to these incredible yachts.
We Took 3rd Place!!!!!
along with 120 other boats! Everyone is a winner. We did take 1st place coming into the dock in reverse as we were the only boat to do that. More of that to follow, but first, let me get you caught up with us!
My minions (Bill and Doug) and I boarded the "Just Dandy" and joined the Baja Ha-ha parade at 9:30 a.m. on Monday, October 28. (Costumes were a must as it was almost Halloween) This is the 20th anniversary of the Baja Ha-Ha and it is a well oiled machine! Once the gun was fired about 160 boats took off across the starting line and we were off……
It is the custom to fly the skipper's flag as well as were the boat is registered, thus the Canadian and US flags, but one should also fly the flag of the country they are sailing in. By adding the Mexican flag, we now have North America covered. We also are flying a Baja Ha-Ha flag so that we will recognize others as we go from marina to marina.
Our first leg to Cabo was 3 1/2 days and 3 nights. This took us to Turtle Bay, what a beautiful site, many boats anchored but we are not the last to enter. Dropped our own anchor, blew up the dinghy and we were off to town! Town consists of a pier with a fuel dock, 3 restaurants, and a church. Went in search of lobster and beer. The second day in Turtle Bay was a potluck beach party, with all kinds of activities to get to know each other. Women won the tug of war and even the ice cream truck got into the action!
We left Turtle Bay early the next morning and it started out to be a beautiful day.
But it quickly turned windy and the seas were really choppy. It was like being in a washing machine on the agitate cycle. Thank goodness for the patch, seasickness never was an issue. But no one told me that sailing was a contact sport! I stopped counting bruises once I reached seventy-nine! My hip area, front, sides and back are a ring of bruises. My body is the color of a mermaid, blue and green. Both Bill and Doug, have shin bruises, too! I guess this has been one of the more brutal sails, even for the bigger boats. Everyone is beat up and sleep deprived. When I say sleep deprived, it feels like being a new mother, but a whole lot older! This section should be called Bad Hair and Bruises or it could be the name of a Nirvana or Country western song, but in reality, it is the crew of Just Dandy! When you are sailing for 3 days and 3 nights, you literally put on a cap for daytime, a beanie (tuk in Canadian speak) for nighttime and crawl into a berth to sleep. Never a comb through or wash! Yikes, we are pretty scary site.
After 2 1/2 days and 2 nights of this, we pulled into Mag Bay. Again, a very welcome site and we are very appreciative of these layovers. The first night we are easily in bed at sundown, 6:30, and sleep 12 -13 hours! Again, a beach party, with food supplied by the locals and a band that drove over from LaPaz. Mag Bay has no facilities but if anyone needed any assistance with their boat, everyone in the fleet was there to lend a hand. Incredible what a strong, generous community this is! Our last leg should have taken us 2 days and 1 night. But the winds died and that really slowed everyone down. Having a smaller boat, we are slower to begin with. It is not uncommon to motor sail if the winds get below 2 knots so we started her up. It wasn't long, however, that we noticed she kept slipping out of gear if we tried increasing the speed. Pretty soon we could only rev her to go about 2.5 – 3 knots. Out forward transmission was shot. Bill had recently had her rebuilt and she only had about 200 hours on her, this should not have happened! Slowly, we fell way behind. We checked in on the radio and let the fleet know and within a few minutes, a boat (Moondance) nearby radioed back that they would stay with us to make sure we made it to Cabo. So what should have taken about 5 hours took us 10 hours. As we rounded the cape into Cabo, we lost all forward movement. Moondance tried towing us but wouldn't you know, the wind picked up, and they weren't strong enough to tow us. We put up a sail and sailed in, following Moondance, who found us a place to anchor! They are our heros!! The next morning, we started her up again, she would only do reverse, so Bill motored her into the docks in reverse, thus…1st place for backwards sailing!
We are here, tired but happy!!! We are going to be in Cabo longer than we had hoped as we need to get the transmission repaired, so we will keep you posted on our adventures here!!!!
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888 Holdings PLC
Appointment of Non-executive Director
Sep 05 2019 16:14 BST Source: RNS
RNS Number : 4077L
888 Holdings Public Limited Company
('888' or the 'Company')
Appointment of Non-executive Director and Chairman of Audit Committee
888, one of the world's most popular online gaming entertainment and solutions providers, is pleased to announce that Mark Summerfield has today been appointed to the Board as an independent non-executive Director and as Chairman of the Company's Audit Committee.
With effect from 5 September 2019, the membership of the Audit Committee is as follows:
Mark Summerfield (Chairman)
Zvika Zivlin
Anne de Kerckhove
Commenting on the appointment, the Company's Chairman, Brian Mattingley, said:
"With his extensive experience working with boards and audit committees of major listed companies, Mark brings a wealth of experience to 888. This will be of considerable benefit as the Company continues to grow and pursue its strategic objectives. He will be a valuable addition to the Board and the Audit Committee and I am delighted that he has agreed to join us."
A Chartered Accountant, Mark worked for KPMG in the UK and US for 29 years, 18 as a partner. His roles included Global Head of Gaming, UK Head of Audit for Technology, Media and Telecoms ("TMT") and UK Head of Assurance. Mark has extensive knowledge and experience in auditing, financial reporting and governance, as well as mergers and acquisitions and capital market transactions.
Mark spent most of his career working for companies in the TMT and leisure sectors and built KPMG's gaming practice, working with a number of online gaming operators. He was also William Hill Plc's interim CFO for 15 months, helping set the group's strategic direction and assisting with its transformation and technology programmes.
Further information concerning Mark Summerfield (aged 52)
In accordance with LR 9.6.15 of the Listing Rules, the Company confirms that there is no information to be disclosed pursuant to LR 9.6.13 with respect to Mark Summerfield.
Contacts and enquiries
Brian Mattingley, Chairman
Itai Pazner, Chief Executive Officer
Aviad Kobrine, Chief Financial Officer
Hudson Sandler
Alex Brennan
Bertie Berger
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Berlin's Point Nine Capital Closes $60M Third Fund
Berlin-based early stage VC firm Point Nine Capital has announced it's closed its third fund. The new $60 million fund will be used to invest up to $1 million in around 40 startups across Europe and North America, it said today. This brings its total capital under management to $110 million.
Point Nine Capital was established back in 2011, originally spun out of the investment arm of German incubator Team Europe — and more like a friends and family fund, at that time, with around $6.7 million to invest. It went on to raise a second institutionalized fund, of just under $54m, in 2013.
"It seemed like we were really the first, and at that time, the only VC that was headquartered in Berlin," says partner Christoph Janz. "That's where we saw the opportunity to come in."
Point Nine focuses on seed and Series A investments, and on SaaS and digital marketplace startups. Previous investments include Zendesk, Westwing, Delivery Hero, Vend, Clio, Kreditech and Fyber.
"Historically Berlin has always been very strong on the ecommerce side, probably… related to the fact that Rocket [Internet] has been focusing so much on ecommerce. In the last few years we've also seen a number of very interesting adtech companies in Berlin, as well as a number of really interesting SaaS companies… It looks like it's getting more and more vibrant," he tells TechCrunch.
"We're very bullish, very optimistic about the development of Berlin as a great startup destination the last couple of years. I think the main factor is probably it's such a great city for young people to live in — that the city is able to attract people from all over Europe and even beyond."
Its third fund being a little larger than Point Nine Capital II reflects the slightly larger cheque sizes it is now writing, according to Janz. With its first fund, he says the firm was typically investing a "few hundred thousand euros" in an initial round. It's now investing between half a million and one million per startup, with reserves for follow on funding too so it can give the companies a little more runway.
"The advantage of having a slightly bigger fund is that the impact you can have on a startup is just somewhat bigger. It means the company doesn't have to raise money again as early," he adds. "But at the same time we didn't consciously increase the fund size too much… It doesn't change the rules of the game. It doesn't turn us into a Series A or Series B VC."
Investors in Point Nine Fund III include multiple international institutional funds, such as Horsley Bridge Partners and Sapphire Ventures (both existing investors in its second fund), as well as new backers including Flossbach von Storch AG and Vintage Investment Partners. The fund is also backed by a number of Internet entrepreneurs, some of whom are repeat investing in Point Nine.
In terms of performance thus far, Point Nine says it has made a total of 62 initial investment across its first two funds. Five of the companies it has invested in have deadpooled, while eight have exited or been sold (either at profit or loss).
The number of active startups in its portfolio is 49. And the amount of follow on financing raised by its entire portfolio is $1 billion+. It pegs its portfolio companies' total value (including exits — of which Delivery Hero is the largest, but excluding Zendesk, which was an angel investment by Janz prior to joining Point Nine) at $4 billion+.
Although it's announcing Point Nine Capital III now it has already invested in three startups with the fund — including French services marketplace StarOfService and Swedish Cloud-based fleet management system Automile.


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Los Angeles' Banc of California Stadium Is Now BMO Stadium
The North American financial services provider snagged naming rights to the home of the LAFC and Angel City Football Club.
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Major League Soccer's Los Angeles Football Club has a new naming rights partner for its 22,000-seat stadium. As of today, the Downtown L.A. venue will be renamed BMO Stadium. It has been known as Banc of California Stadium since opening in 2018.
BMO is a financial services provider in North America with more than 500 branches and digital banking services in all 50 U.S. states. The newly formed partnership supports the U.S. expansion pillar of BMO's North American growth strategy.
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"Our partnership with BMO unites two organizations that share a vision and commitment to be leaders and forces for good in our community," LAFC co-president and CBO Larry Freedman said in a release. "BMO Stadium is the premier outdoor arena in the Heart of Los Angeles, having established itself as a world class sports and entertainment venue that hosts iconic concerts, events and top-level soccer. We are excited to begin our partnership with BMO, and to welcome our fans, supporters and the people of the city of Los Angeles to BMO Stadium."
The first open-air stadium built in the city of Los Angeles since 1962, BMO Stadium has hosted major events such as the 2022 MLS All-Star Game, the 2023 MLS Cup and numerous concerts and festivals featuring artists such as The Killers, Imagine Dragons, BLACKPINK, Twice, Santana, Guns N' Roses, Armin Van Buuren, Rufus Du Sol, Kygo, Maroon 5, Iron Maiden and System of a Down.
BMO Stadium is home to the 2022 MLS Cup and Supporters' Shield Champions LAFC team, as well as the National Women's Soccer League's (NWSL) Angel City Football Club (ACFC). ACFC made its NWSL debut last season and led the NWSL in attendance in 2022, averaging more than 19,000 fans per game for its inaugural season. ACFC is also led by one of the largest women-led ownership groups in professional sports, aligning with BMO's long-standing commitment to equity in sports, according to the financial provider.
"BMO is thrilled to forge this partnership with LAFC," said BMO chief strategy and operations officer Cameron Fowler. "Through BMO Stadium, we will share our passion for soccer and commitment to the Los Angeles community while bringing to life our Purpose, to Boldly Grow the Good in business and life. We look forward to supporting LAFC and its fans this season and beyond."


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Vanderbilt snaps losing skid with 77-71 victory over LSU
Photo by Ziyi Liu
Milind Mishra
In a welcomed change, the Vanderbilt Commodores defeated the LSU Tigers 77-71 thanks to some late-game heroics from Saben Lee and Riley LaChance.
LaChance led the Commodores with 26 points on 8 for 14 shooting. The bulk of those points came from long distance, as he was 4-7 from three-point range.
The Commodores never seemed to jump to a comfortable lead in the first half, with LSU hovering around. The score was 34-28, with Vanderbilt needing every bit of LaChance's 13 points to maintain the lead.
However, the team was able to extend their lead in the beginning of the second half in large part due the lethal combination of Jeff Roberson and LaChance. The duo combined for 46 points.
At one point, Vanderbilt stretched its lead to 16 points, but LSU used a 8-0 run to narrow the gap to 56-54.
Duop Reath was the catalyst for the Tigers, converting tough looks in the post as well as drawing fouls on the offensive end. The Commodores didn't have an answer for him. Reath was constantly winning in the post, leaving head coach Bryce Drew scrambling to find an answer. The combination of Djery Baptiste, Clevon Brown, and Ejike Obinna weren't enough, as Reath had 31 points on 20 shots.
Both teams traded baskets for several minutes down the stretch. The Commodores then went 4:15 without a made field goal before LSU took their first lead of the game on a Reath bucket with 2:21 left in regulation. From there, it was a hotly contested back-and-forth affair, with Lee's heroics rescuing the Commodores from an all-too-familiar position.
Lee came in clutch in the final minutes of the game with a signature dunk following a steal on the other end of the floor. That gave the Commodores a lead they would not relinquish with a minute left to play.
Shortly after, Lee converted a layup and drew a foul on LSU's Reath. Lee roared with passion after that play, energizing the crowd and the bench.
Lee scored 10 of the team's final 12 points to seal the game. Drew had effusive praise for the freshman from Phoenix, noting a "great pace and great calmness about him."
While Lee's offensive brilliance shined in the final two minutes of the game, it was his defensive hustle in the first half that Drew highlighted.
"He did a tremendous job on Tremont Waters," he said. "His patience showed a lot of maturity. His deflection and dunk on the other end were huge for us."
An underrated part of the game in the first half was Lee's ability to distribute the ball for his teammates. He had four assists, leading all players in the first half. Those recipients were able to draw fouls or score easily as a result of Lee drawing the defense around him.
In the second half, he started taking more shots, and they were falling. By the end of the game, he had 12 points on 5 for 7 shooting.
This was a well-deserved and much-needed win for the Commodores. Drew was proud of his guys, calling it "great to see our hard work rewarded," after being on the losing end of the previous 4 games.
It was also "a tremendous redemption story" for senior Riley LaChance, according to Drew. LaChance had some noted late-game struggles, including four missed free throws against Kentucky just a week ago. He put a lot of extra work in the gym working on free throws and his shooting technique. It paid off this game in the form of four made free throws in the last two minutes of the game.
The Commodores follow this game with a matchup against the 21st-ranked Tennessee Volunteers on January 23rd in Knoxville. Tip off is at 6:00 PM.
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The most profound book on the evolution of American ideology for the last 50 years is The Adjusted American by Snell and Gail Putney. The revealing subtitle is 'Normal Neuroses in the Individual and Society'. An adjusted American is a citizen who has bought into a mass neurosis that the country declares normal, and so is adjusted. A more accurate adjective is misadjusted.
The author explains the neurotic tendencies of the average American that are considered normal with a nearly overpowering peer pressure. The theory, which I have found accurate in haunting every facet of all the states from the Alaskan frontiers to Manhattan streets to Florida swamp and Los Angeles megacity, is that the regular citizens are considered normal and even encouraged by the larger social structure. Most of the social and personal ills of society are based on this alienation of qualities from the true self onto others.
The implied goal for all of us trapped in the adjustment mentality is to seek other role models so that we can take control over our lives. It is difficult because the alienation is encouraged by social pressure to conform to a certain neurotic ideal image.
Slab City is the best example of a group who have broken free and offer themselves as the last free place to regain a true self, cheaply, easily, and overnight.
The fence between the adjusted American society and Slab City is our contrasting world views. Slab City holds a sharp edge of independence and self-sufficiency against the settled, sober and unadventurous outside. Either the town will prevail, or the country will smother them. Or, an apartheid – separation on grounds other than race – will carry us into the future. In that case, Slab City will grow by leaps and bounds.


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Continuing my read through the Martin Beck series, I've just finished the fifth book, The Fire Engine that Disappeared. My version had an introduction by Colin Dexter, who freely admitted that he hadn't read any of the series until he was asked to provide an foreword for the book. What struck Dexter, and will come as no surprise to fans of the series, was the humour contained within the writing. This is particularly the case, I think, with this book.
The Fire Engine that Disappeared opens with policeman, Gunvald Larsson sitting outside a block of flats watching the movements of a suspected offender. Suddenly an explosion rips through the building and Larsson, a burly ex-seaman, rushes in to save those occupants still alive, an act of heroism that is largely ignored by his colleagues. As the police team attempt to discover whether the fire was arson or an accident, Larsson who has been signed of sick, decides to do some investigating of his own.
Previous books in the series have always emphasised the importance of the team in solving an investigation and here every policeman is given a small character precis It's here that the brevity of the Sjöwall/Wahlöö writing comes into its own, with tiny vignettes about the methodical Fredrik Melander and his plain wife or Einar Rönn, whose young son has lost his toy fire engine.
However, detective Martin Beck whose life we have followed most closely in the series isn't forgotten. Beck takes a lesser role in the actual investigation of the fire but the family scenes clearly show him at a crossroads as he considers his role as husband and father, as his marriage disintegrates and his teenage children grow up.
The focus of this books seems to be about the tensions that exist within a police investigation, including the relationship between the bullish Larsson and Lennart Kollberg , two completely different types of policemen whose methods are deplored by the other. But there are flashes of humour and insight- from Benny Skacke the youngest team member who wants to be Chief of Police and is prepared to drop his girlfriend at the hint of a lead, to the methodical Melander who despite (or because of) his lack of imagination, is an excellent policeman.
I found the criminal investigation to be slightly convoluted and lost the thread a few times but overall I enjoyed the book and, I suspect, it sets up a number of themes for later novels in the series.
Other reviews can be found at Eurocrime, Past Offences, Crime Segments and Mysteries in Paradise.
I really enjoyed that Colin Dexter introduction, which I read quite recently – 'disarmingly frank' is probably the best description.
Yes I agree. The series clearly wanted a famous crime writer to introduce each book but very few were familiar with the series.
I liked this book a lot, as with all the others. They are quite idiosyncratic, in that the authors are working to a planned "point", so characters tend to act out their authors' convictions. I suspect they are a 'love or hate it ' phenomenon, a bit like books about gangsters/guns (auto-turn off for me but fascinating to many).
Yes I agree about the planned point Maxine and parts of this book had that feel.Particularly the character of Martin Beck.
Sarah – What a lovely review. I'm glad you highlighted the 'ensemble' nature of this series, as I think it's one of the very positive things about it. And yes, I'd have to agree this novel has a welcome spice of humour in it. I also agree that the spare efficient prose in this novel is just right for this story. Thanks for the reminder of a series that I think every crime fiction fan should read.
Thanks Sarah and glad you are still powering through the series. I was delighted to learn over the weekend that Radio 4 will be running some new dramatisations soon of the Beck series so even more people will have the chance to share our appreciation!
How exciting – I wonder who will play Martin Beck. I will look out for this.
Thanks Margot. I totally agree – a series for every crime fan.
I liked this book in the series. It was interesting, the overall plot and the side action. I recall that the other thing that irked me was the abrupt ending. But I did enjoy it, as I go along for the ride with Martin Beck and his colleagues.
It's a good thing that Beck will come to radio. I hope we'll get tapes or something over here, where I'm still trying to get the European version of The Killing and Montalbano's series, which is available in Britain.
We're getting over here on PBS/BBC The Midwife and Upstairs, Downstairs.
That's a good point Kathy. I often find the ending of these books finish abruptly.
I haven't tried either The Midwife or Upstairs Downstairs (although I watched the original series as a child).
Thanks. I'll listen to the radio program with Martin Beck.
Thanks so much for your offer of the dvd of The Killing. I don't have a very sophisticated dvd player, though. I may get one at some point. I will cave and buy the first few Montalbano episodes and see how they are.
The Midwife is fascinating. I tried to watch Upstairs/Downstairs at various times, but found it boring. However, I watched the start to this series, which shows pre-WWII intrigues and got hooked. So, I will be watching this one.


When creating an estate plan, many people choose charitable giving not only as a way to create a social impact but also because charitable giving comes with tax considerable benefits. Some estate planning strategies can help donors reduce or avoid income taxes, estate taxes, and gift taxes while still receiving an income stream during their lifetimes. When given a choice between paying taxes and donating money to a special cause, most people would choose to donate to charity.
When deciding how to make a gift to charity, is important to consider not only a donor's goals but also the types of assets that will be donated. Many charities will accept funds directed from a bank account or money set aside in a will or a retirement account, but they will also accept other types of assets such as real estate and personal property (like home furnishings). For any assets such as art collections that may be difficult to appraise for value, many donors decide to sell the assets during their lifetime and donate the proceeds to charity.
There are many ways that donors can maximize their tax savings and continue to receive income during their lifetime while also ensuring that the funds in a charitable donation are used in ways that the donor intended. Using traditional estate planning instruments such as a will are just one way that many people decide to give to charity. Creating trusts and maximizing other estate planning strategies offer additional benefits.
Many people choose to establish a trust for charitable giving due to the flexibility that a trust can provide donors, but another option is to leave property to a charity in a will. When choosing which assets to leave to charity and which to leave to other beneficiaries, it pays to give the charity assets that would otherwise create taxable income to the recipient (such as traditional IRAs).
A charitable gift annuity is created when the donor gives a lump sum of money to a charitable organization and receives a fixed percentage of the funds in the annuity for the remainder of the donor's life. After the donor's death, the remaining funds are then donated to the charity.
A charitable lead trust provides an income stream to a charitable organization for a term of years. At the end of the term, the remaining funds in the trust go to the donor's heirs. This is usually motivated by a desire to reduce the ultimate beneficiary's tax liability upon inheritance.
Creating a foundation is a way that many people establish a legacy for a cause that is important to them. Donors can choose to direct how the funds will be spent by the foundation. Private foundations provide funding for many scholarships and community activity centers across the country.
Individuals who regularly contribute to their church and other charitable organizations can create a donor-advised fund to manage their regular contributions and save money on their income taxes by accelerating the donations into a single year. This strategy has gained in popularity after the changes made in recent tax reform laws that severely limit the utility of smaller charitable contributions.
If you have questions about charitable planning or need assistance with estate planning in Arizona, Alaska, California, Colorado, Oregon, or Tennessee, contact Nina Whitehurst at Cumberland Legacy Law, located in Crossville, Tennessee. You can use our online form to schedule a consultation or call us at (931) 250-8585.


New Zealand-born actor Terence Bayler has passed away at the age of 86, it has been revealed, with the news coming out nearly two months after the Monty Python actor's passing.
According to Radio Times and the Guardian, the Wanganui-born actor died in early August, but news of has passing did not reach the media until this week. He was famous for his 'I'm Brian and so is my wife!' ad-lib in Python's 'The Life of Brian'.
He was also known as the Bloody Baron, Slytherin House's resident ghost, in the Harry Potter film franchise, and did a lot of work with the likes of Roman Polanski, Terry Gilliam, and Eric Idle.
Comedy legend Idle, a close friend and Monty Python co-star, wrote on his blog upon hearing the news: "I think the thing I loved most about Terence Bayler was his gentle loving considerate humour.
"I loved his commitment to a role and his high seriousness no matter how apparently silly the part. For a writer there is nothing finer than an actor taking your work and making it better than you imagined it.
"Terence appeared in my play Pass The Butler in the West End in 1983 and was an important part of the little rep company we gathered to take to Tunisia to film The Life of Brian in 1979.
"He was a terrific dead pan comedian and great company and as always with such sad news I instantly miss being able to say hello. Or even goodbye.


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The refurbished QEII Centre is the largest dedicated conference, events and exhibition space in central London. Located in Westminster, the venue offers world class facilities for high profile conferences, conventions, exhibitions, awards dinners and corporate events with capacity of up to 2,500. The Centre hosts over 400 national and international events a year.
The venue was opened by HM the Queen in 1986 and has celebrated 30 years at the heart of London's event industry.
The QEII Centre is less than five minutes' walk from Big Ben and the Thames, directly opposite Westminster Abbey and a two-minute walk from a royal park. With over 4,000 hotel rooms in walking distance, this is the perfect location for you and your delegates to truly benefit from holding an event in London. The Centre is served by outstanding transport links providing easy access to everything the city has to offer, from world class restaurants and nightlife to shopping and culture and is within an hour's transfer from five international airports.


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Pastor Samuel's Blog
No King But Caesar | John 19:8-16
By: Samuel Vance
Series: I AM
We see Jesus as the rejected King who would willingly die bearing the sins of the His people. Follow us on Facebook at Ralph Avenue Baptist Church and follow us on Twitter @RalphAveBaptist. More messages at https://www.ralphavenuebaptist.com/messages
Mar 18, 2018No King But Caesar | John 19:8-16
Mar 18, 2018Not Guilty | John 18:38-19:7
Not Guilty | John 18:38-19:7
As we move toward Resurrection Sunday, we turn to John's gospel to see Jesus presented as the unblemished lamb (not guilty) who would go to the Cross to be the unblemished sacrifice for us sinners! Follow us on Facebook at Ralph Avenue Baptist Church and follow us on Twitter @RalphAveBaptist. More messages at https://www.ralphavenuebaptist.com/messages
Jan 21, 2018What is Truth?, Part 3 | John 18,28-40
What is Truth?, Part 3 | John 18,28-40
We learn from King Jesus as Pilate questions Him about what truth really is. Like us on Facebook at Ralph Avenue Baptist Church and follow us on Twitter @RalphAveBaptist. More messages at https://www.ralphavenuebaptist.com/messages
Dec 17, 2017What is Truth, Part 2 | John 18:28-40
What is Truth, Part 2 | John 18:28-40
We examine the truth of what type of king, King Jesus is as we continue looking at the scene of Jesus before Pilate. Like us on Facebook at Ralph Avenue Baptist Church and follow us on Twitter @RalphAveBaptist. More messages at https://www.ralphavenuebaptist.com/messages
Dec 10, 2017What is Truth?, Part 1 | John 18:28-40
What is Truth?, Part 1 | John 18:28-40
The truth is that we can't handle the truth of our own defilement when confronted with the righteousness of Jesus. Like us on Facebook at Ralph Avenue Baptist Church and follow us on Twitter @RalphAveBaptist. More messages at https://www.ralphavenuebaptist.com/messages
Dec 3, 2017One Man to Die | John 18:12-27
One Man to Die | John 18:12-27
Which Jesus are we willing to follow? We must follow and cling to the Jesus who is willing to be the one who will die for the people. Like us on Facebook at Ralph Avenue Baptist Church and follow us on Twitter @RalphAveBaptist. More messages at https://www.ralphavenuebaptist.com/messages/
Nov 19, 2017Prayer for Oneness | John 17:20-26
Prayer for Oneness | John 17:20-26
We learn the heart of Jesus as He prays to the Father for the oneness of future believers as we study John's gospel. Like us on Facebook at Ralph Avenue Baptist Church and follow us on Twitter @RalphAveBaptist. More messages at https://www.ralphavenuebaptist.com/messages/
Sep 10, 2017In, But Not Of | John 17:6-19
In, But Not Of | John 17:6-19
We hear the heart of Jesus for His followers as we listen in on Jesus' prayer for His disciples as He leaves by the way of the Cross to go back to God the Father. Like us on Facebook at Ralph Avenue Baptist Church and follow us on Twitter @RalphAveBaptist. More messages at https://www.ralphavenuebaptist.com/messages/
Aug 20, 2017Sorrow to Joy | John 16:16-23
Sorrow to Joy | John 16:16-23
We learn from Jesus how we can be full of deep inward lasting joy that comes through His sorrow on the Cross and His victory in the Resurrection! Like us on Facebook at Ralph Avenue Baptist Church and follow us on Twitter @RalphAveBaptist. More messages at https://www.ralphavenuebaptist.com/messages/
Aug 6, 2017Hated for Jesus | John 15:18-25
Hated for Jesus | John 15:18-25
By: Joshua Cherry
We learn that just as Jesus was hated by the world, His followers will be hated as well. Believers need to be different from the world because of Jesus and should expect to suffer the hate of the world. Like us on Facebook at Ralph Avenue Baptist Church and follow us on Twitter @RalphAveBaptist. More messages at https://www.ralphavenuebaptist.com/messages/
Jul 23, 2017Love One Another | John 15:11-17
Love One Another | John 15:11-17
As we continue to hear Jesus as He prepares His disciples for His departure by way of the Cross, He explains to them how to have real lasting joy, the joy found in loving one another as Christ has loved us. Like us on Facebook at Ralph Avenue Baptist Church and follow us on Twitter @RalphAveBaptist. More messages at https://www.ralphavenuebaptist.com/messages/
Jul 23, 2017The Enemy Within | Judges 12:1-7
The Enemy Within | Judges 12:1-7
We learn that even in the midst of victory God's people are susceptible to division and attacking one another leading to destruction. We learn to avoid division and destructive conflict by putting God's glory, the furtherance of the Gospel of Jesus Christ, and the unity of God's people above ourselves and our own interests. Like us on Facebook at Ralph Avenue Baptist Church and follow us on Twitter @RalphAveBaptist. More messages at https://www.ralphavenuebaptist.com/messages/
Jul 16, 2017Abide in Jesus | John 15:1-10
Abide in Jesus | John 15:1-10
We hear from Jesus about how we as His followers will produce fruit for God's glory by abiding in Jesus who is the True Vine, the life source of His followers, the branches. Like us on Facebook at Ralph Avenue Baptist Church and follow us on Twitter @RalphAveBaptist. More messages at https://www.ralphavenuebaptist.com/messages/
Jul 9, 2017A Parting Gift, Part 3 | John 14:15-31
A Parting Gift, Part 3 | John 14:15-31
We continue to look at Jesus' teaching concerning the giving of the Holy Spirit to His followers as He prepares to go back to the Father by way of the Cross and the Resurrection. Like us on Facebook at Ralph Avenue Baptist Church and follow us on Twitter @RalphAveBaptist. More messages at https://www.ralphavenuebaptist.com/messages/
Jesus prepares His disciples for His departure and teaches them about the gift of the Holy Spirit that He will give them upon His departure. This gift of the Holy Spirit is the very abiding presence of both the Father and the Son, the presence of a teacher and reminder of the very teachings of Jesus, and the very presence of the peace of Jesus. Like us on Facebook at Ralph Avenue Baptist Church and follow us on Twitter @RalphAveBaptist. More messages at https://www.ralphavenuebaptist.com/messages/
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'Upgraded' version of the Wii U launch title to be released on August 18.
An upgraded port of ZombiU, the acclaimed survival horror game that shipped along with the launch of the Wii U in 2012, will be released for PlayStation 4, PC, and Xbox One on August 18.
In a statement sent to GameSpot, Ubisoft said the title will be renamed Zombi, likely due to the 'U' being associated with the Wii U. When first revealed at E3 2011, ZombiU was revealed as an exclusive Wii U title.
The console and PC editions will be available digitally--Ubisoft has not announced plans for a boxed version of the port.
Zombi casts players as a human attempting to survive in zombie-infested London: "For the second time in history, a great plague has shrouded the city in a fog of death and thousands have died, or worse, been infected by a sickness more gruesome than death.
Once again, this fear-fueled first-person shooter invites all players to dive into the horror, chaos and tension found in the best of the genre. The nail-biting survival experience has been optimized for PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Windows PC, using the power of the latest generation of hardware to bring gamers to a new level of horror."
In GameSpot's ZombiU review we awarded the game 4.5, describing it as a "game trapped in the wrong genre."
"The run-and-gun multiplayer modes emphasize the game's competent shooting mechanics and ability to create interesting enemy encounters. However, these two aspects are discouraged in the single-player campaign for the sake of survival," said our reviewer.
"To compensate, there's the bare minimum of a story and a few simple puzzles. And so much cricket bat. ZombiU could have been an enjoyable action game, but instead it is a poor entry in the survival horror genre."
Ubisoft has released a few screenshots for the game, which you can take a look at below.


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Helenoglaucytes is een kevergeslacht uit de familie van de boktorren (Cerambycidae). De wetenschappelijke naam van het geslacht werd voor het eerst geldig gepubliceerd in 1970 door Breuning.

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Helenoglaucytes is monotypisch en omvat slechts de volgende soort:
 Helenoglaucytes helenae (White, 1855)

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Interventions at the Supreme Court of Canada: Is a More Robust Assessment Coming?
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Interventions have long been extremely common at the Supreme Court of Canada. Most cases will have at least a few interveners while particularly high profile or contentious cases may have as many as 15 or 20.
Paul-Erik Veel
Interventions have long been extremely common at the Supreme Court of Canada. Most cases will have at least a few interveners while particularly high profile or contentious cases may have as many as 15 or 20. In Canada (Minister of Citizenship and Immigration) v Vavilov, for example, there were 24 groups of interveners, including the Attorneys General of four provinces.
For the past several years, the Supreme Court has liberally granted motions for leave to intervene, generally on fairly standard terms. Each intervener typically has the right to file a 10-page factum. While a few interveners are only granted the right to a written factum, most interveners are also granted the right to appear at oral arguments. Previously, interveners received 10 minutes each for oral argument, while the Court's current usual practice is to only give each intervener five minutes of speaking time.
However, some recent signals coming from the Supreme Court suggest that they may be taking steps to more carefully scrutinize the contributions that interveners can make. On November 15, 2021, the Supreme Court released a Notice to the Profession that reminded interveners of the following key principles:
The Court expects all intervener submissions to be useful to the Court and different from those of the parties.
The purpose of an intervention is not to support a party but to advance the intervener's own view of a legal issue before the Court. Despite the participation of interveners, the case remains a dispute between its parties. However, the fact that an intervener's submission aligns generally with one party over another does not, without more, make the submission inappropriate.
Interveners should not take a position on the outcome of an appeal, whether in written or oral argument.
Interveners must not challenge findings of fact, introduce new issues, or try to expand the case.
In considering applications to intervene, the Court will be mindful of the need not to unduly imbalance the arguments before it.
The Court always retains a discretion to take any steps it sees fit to prevent an unfairness to the parties arising from an intervener's participation in an appeal.
While this Notice to the Profession largely reiterated existing principles applicable to interventions, the fact that the Court decided to issue the Notice may suggest that the Court will more robustly apply those principles and be more restrictive in granting motions for leave to intervene. Indeed, it did not take long for Supreme Court watchers to see the first signs of a potential shift. That same day, the Court decided motions for leave to intervene in Peace River Hydro Partners, et al v Petrowest Corporation, et al, and it dismissed motions by three proposed interveners (while still granting leave to intervene to five interveners). This was surprising in light of the Court's relative liberal policy towards interventions, but is consistent with a somewhat more restrictive approach to come.
A more robust review of motions for leave to intervene is a reasonable and welcome shift from an institutional perspective. On the one hand, there is no doubt that some interveners and interventions have been extremely useful to the Court, and there are numerous examples of the Court expressly adopting the legal framework articulated by an intervener. However, there are also clear examples of duplicative interventions that add very little to the Court's consideration of the issues in a particular case.
One option available to the Court is to follow an approach often used in the United States, where it is very common for interveners (amicus) to file written briefs, although unusual for them to be granted leave to make oral argument. It seems difficult to imagine the Court fully embracing this approach at any point in the medium term, as this would be a significant shift. However, it would not be unreasonable for the Supreme Court to review motions for leave to intervene with more scrutiny, both with respect to the granting of the intervener status generally as well as with the right to make oral argument in particular.
For public interest groups seeking leave to intervene in Supreme Court hearings, this Notice to the Profession does not substantially change the law or the test they must meet. However, it does indicate that potential interveners will have to give more thought to their intervention materials to justify their own participation. Most potential interveners are able to tell a high-level narrative as to what their perspective is and why their voice is useful, in general terms. What interveners will now need to focus on is conveying to the Court how their participation will add a different perspective that would not otherwise be present. This may require a more thought out articulation of what particular perspective an intervener can share at the stage of seeking leave to intervene.
Supreme Court of Canada sides with Ontario government in battle over Toronto council cuts
New strangulation law targets domestic violence, with more than 200 charges laid in Waterloo area


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Supply and Installation of Bus Shelters
Tuesday, 25 June 2013, 11:54
Supply and installation of bus shelters with cleaning and repair/maintenance options including associated replacement parts.
UK-Redcar: Bus shelters
Corporate Procurement, Redcar & Cleveland House, Kirkleatham Street
Contact point(s): Mrs Jane Turner
For the attention of: Mrs Jane Turner
TS10 1RT Redcar
E-mail: jane.turner@redcar-cleveland.gov.uk
General address of the contracting authority: www.redcar-cleveland.gov.uk
Further information can be obtained from: NEPO portal
Internet address: www.nepoportal.org
Specifications and additional documents (including documents for competitive dialogue and a dynamic purchasing system) can be obtained from: NEPO portal
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent to: NEPO portal
The contracting authority is purchasing on behalf of other contracting authorities: yes
Supply and Installation of Bus Shelters with optional cleaning and maintenance.
Main site or location of works, place of delivery or of performance: Redcar & Cleveland
NUTS code UKC12
Framework agreement with several operators
Number of participants to the framework agreement envisaged: 2
Range: between 150 000 and 1 500 000 GBP
Supply and installation of bus shelters with cleaning and repair/maintenance options including associated replacement parts
Tenders may be submitted for one or more lots
This contract is for the supply and installation of shelters including repair/maintenance and cleaning options.
This contract includes the following:
— Supply and installation of new bus shelters on an ad-hoc basis
— Management of all aspects of materials supply in accordance with the specification,
— Ensure that new components for bus shelters meet the required standard and are compatible and interchangeable with existing components,
— Maintain and replace any parts for the existing bus shelters as and when reported/required,
— Management of connections/disconnections of bus shelters to/from mains electrical supply (where required by the Council),
Bidders will also be invited to submit proposals for the maintenance and cleaning requirements which are optional and may be taken up at any time during the contract.
Lot No: 1 Lot title: Metal & Conservation Shelters
Metal & Conservation Shelters with optional maintenance and cleaning to reflect Redcar & Cleveland's requirements
Lot No: 2 Lot title: Metal & Wooden Shelters
Metal & Wooden Shelters with cleaning option
(c) has been convicted by a judgment which has the force of res judicata in accordance with the legal provisions of the country of any offence concerning his professional conduct;
(b) the presentation of balance-sheets or extracts from the balance-sheets, where publication of the balance-sheet is required under the law of the country in which the economic operator is established;
(b) a list of the principal deliveries effected or the main services provided in the past three years, with the sums, dates and recipients, whether public or private, involved. Evidence of delivery and services provided shall be given: – where the recipient was a contracting authority, in the form of certificates issues or countersigned by the competent authority, – where the recipient was a private purchaser, by the purchaser's certification or, failing this, simply by a declaration by the economic operator;
(j) an indication of the proportion of the contract which the services provider intends possibly to subcontract;
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Time limit for receipt of requests for documents or for accessing documents: 30.7.2013 – 12:00
5.8.2013 – 12:00
Date: 5.8.2013 – 12:00
Persons authorised to be present at the opening of tenders: no
All documentation in relation to this procurement is available on the NEPO portal www.nepoportal.org
This contract is initially being let by Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council on behalf of itself and Darlington Borough Council however access to this contract maybe extended to other public sector organisations within the Tees Valley; Stockton on Tees Borough Council, Hartlepool Borough Council, Middlesbrough Borough Council, Cleveland Police and Cleveland Fire Brigade. The requirements will vary from organisation to organisation and there is no guarantee that all organisations will participate in this contract in the future.
Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council will only be responsible for their list of contract requirements. All other organisations will be responsible for their individual requirements and contract arrangement.
The value range provided on this notice includes the potential that all public sector organisations named above use the framework. There is no guarantee as to any orders being placed via this framework the values given are estimated requirements based on approximate requirements over the life of the contract.
Under this contract the winning contractor/s will be required to support the awarding authority's environmental objectives. Accordingly contract performance conditions may relate to these objectives.


Some authorities have now lumped Leptolalax in with Leptobrachella. My go-to Borneo references haven't done that yet, so I'm leaving them distinct for now.
Dramatic specimens of this species have lots of white-bordered dark blotches on the head and body. Less dramatic ones like this have a few such blotches. In the same area can also be found L. fritinniens, which is nearly identical in shape and size but lacks the white-bordered dark blotches. It's not easy ID'ing hundreds of frogs after a trip to Borneo!


June 29, 2015 — The Tufts Health Plan Foundation today announced that it has awarded $1,767,000 in grants to 21 Massachusetts nonprofits, from the Berkshires to Martha's Vineyard, in connection with new guidelines that awards fewer but larger grants, often over several years, to organizations that are collaborating with others.
"Our goal is to partner strategically, in support of promising community collaborations, honoring thought leaders and work we trust will lead to greater impact," said Nora Moreno Cargie, president of the Tufts Health Plan Foundation.
The Tufts Health Plan Foundation is also continuing its support of capacity building and expanding its reach across most of Massachusetts.
Tufts Health Plan launched the Tufts Health Plan Foundation in 2008 with the mission to improve the health and wellness of the communities it serves.


Investors seeking to align their portfolios with holistic Catholic values now have innovative resources to help them.
Morgan Stanley Wealth Management's Investing with Impact Platform is introducing the Catholic Values Investing Tool Kit. The Tool Kit is designed as a roadmap for Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors to use in empowering individual and institutional clients when selecting investments for a holistic portfolio consistent with financial objectives and guidelines put forward by the Catholic Church.
Further, as a key differentiator, the Tool Kit recognizes that there is no one-size-fits-all approach to Catholic values investing and offers a flexible framework to help investors customize their portfolios to align with their personal and institutional faith-based goals.
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French automobile manufacturer Renault today unveiled two new variants of its popular hatchback Kwid at the 2016 Auto Expo in Delhi. Kwid, which in a short span of time has become a fan favourite, and has seen booking numbers to more than 100,000 units within 4 months.
Renault Kwid currently is available in 800cc petrol engine option, but in a bid to keep up with the competition in the market such as the Hyundai Eon and the Maruti Suzuki Alto, Renault's Kwid will now come in a new variant fitted a 1000cc engine. Renault said it will launch the 1 litre Kwid later this year and prices will be announced at the time of launch.
Renault today also introduced a variant of the KWID with the Easy-R Gear Box. This new gear box is essentially an all-new 5-speed Automated Manual Transmission (AMT).
The Easy-R Gear Box will give the fuel economy and performance of a manual transmission with the convenience of automated gear shifting, and as such is a feature that many customers looking to drive this car on busy city roads would welcome.
The French carmaker also showcased two new concepts cars based on the Kwid platform -Kwid Climber and the Kwid Racer. Climber is targeted for buyers looking for an off-roader while the Kwid Racer with its 18-inch allow wheels, roll cage, bucket seat is for racing enthusiasts.
No information regarding when these two variants could make their way to dealers was revealed, and as it looks right now, these two concept variants might not become reality, anytime soon.
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1st time the aclass small car…..
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Brevard man electrocuted at HGTV Dream Home identified
J.D. Gallop
A man who was electrocuted while working on renovations at a Merritt Island house selected as HGTV's Dream Home has been identified, according to the Brevard County Sheriff's Office.
James Sands, 37, was electrocuted while working on a dock at the home around 2 p.m. on Monday. The sheriff's office said the electrocution was accidental in nature.
Sands was from Melbourne.
Sands was an electrical worker and was helping renovate the home at 180 Utopia Circle. He fell off the dock and into the Indian River Lagoon after being electrocuted.
Brevard County Fire Rescue crews worked to resuscitate him on the way to Cape Canaveral Hospital, but he was pronounced dead by a doctor upon arrival.
The home was chosen as part of the show's 20th annual design project and remodeling effort and construction began last May. A national contest to determine who will win the home — located along one of Brevard County's most desirable real estate locations — will take place later this year.
"Everybody at HGTV is greatly saddened by this distressing news, and all of our thoughts are with the bereaved family at this incredibly difficult time," HGTV officials said in a statement.
HGTV to feature, remodel Merritt Island home


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Tomb Raider PS3 Trilogy Contest Winners
I've spent the last two days reading and re-reading all the exciting, creative entries in this last competition. Choosing the winners has been a challenge to rival some of the traps, puzzles and boss fights you guys came up with. But, at last, I'm ready to announce the results.
I attempted to judge each entry based on creativity, originality and suitability for a Tomb Raider game. Naturally these are all fairly subjective criteria, so I hope those who didn't win will not be discouraged. I enjoyed reading all the entries and I appreciate everyone's efforts.
First Prize Winner · dark7angel
Puzzle/trap: Book of Thoth
As Lara searches for the Mythical Book of Thoth, her journey takes her to the fabled City of the Death, in Egypt. She must find Prince Neferkaptah's tomb where the book is said to have been buried.
Amongst the sand and ruins of The City, as the sun sets, she finds a small entrance hidden from the inexperienced eye. Lara crawls through the small entry, and as she goes deeper it gets harder to breathe. The tunnel has a slight slope and seems to go on forever. With the entrance far behind, soon Lara is involved in darkness. Suddenly, the tunnel ends abruptly and Lara falls into the dark. [read more]
dark7angel wins a copy of the PlayStation 3 Tomb Raider Trilogy collection.
Since Crystal Dynamics has so graciously provided 3 Tomb Raider T-shirt prizes, I decided to choose 3 runners up instead of the 2 originally planned. They are, listed in the order their entries were received:
Mman · Boss: Marduk's Dragon
Lara enters a lost Mesopotamian temple containing an entrance into the top of what is seemingly the Tower of Babel; watching over the entrance is a large, menacing statue of Marduk's Dragon. After much work elsewhere in the temple Lara finally finds a means to open the Tower itself.
The Tower seems to be some sort of huge elevator shaft, as the elevator begins its accelerating descent there's a quick sight of the statue turning to flesh before it goes out of view. Soon after, the Dragon jumps down the shaft, leaving Lara stuck inside with it. The creature seems near-immune to all Lara's weapons, but after a battle in the shaft-with Lara avoiding various assaults by its claws, tail and acid-breath-it is worn down and stunned enough that she can wrap its tail in the workings of the elevator with her grapple. after dislodging it's tail the creature seemingly drops dead after a roar of agony. The elevator slows down as it finally reaches it's destination... [read more]
Shaun · Puzzle: Stone Staircase
The player will come across a large room with a platform raised high above the floor, with symbolized stone objects in the center of the room. In order to reach the platform, the player must move each stone object onto it's counterpart pressure pad, which are located on the outside of the room. As you move each object onto it's corresponding pad, a set of stone staircases will start to erect towards the platform. If you place one of the objects onto the wrong pad, the puzzle will reset. [read more]
Hunter · Boss: Aztec Warrior
Lara is facing off, under her normal, yet strange circumstances, against a tribal warrior. He is a champion Aztec warrior, strong, athletic, and looking to defeat this challenging foe, and prove himself the leader of his people.
You are in a dug-out arena. The walls are steep and stony, not good enough for you to scale. The ceiling is actually open sky, but you see smoke from the locals' campfires in the distance, which blot the picturesque red-orange atmosphere, which sits behind a temple which looms above them. Large boulders are scattered about the ground, providing good cover from the enemies, or a good vantage point from above...Around the rim of the "arena", a hundred other warriors call out their battle cries, waiting to see what their champion will do. The sound of drums beats against Lara's ears, as sweat beads down her neck in anticipation. [read more]
Congratulations to all the winners and thanks again to everyone who participated.
Tomb Raider Trilogy
Tomb Raider: Underworld T-shirt
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Shaun Mar 22, 2011, 3:14:00 AM
Well done to everyone, and congratulations to dark7angel! :)
Thank you very much Stella! :)
angelus0901 Mar 22, 2011, 1:57:00 PM
Congrats to all!!
Hunter Mar 22, 2011, 4:47:00 PM
Awesome stuff guys! The real prize is seeing the epic TR bosses, puzzles, and traps that you guys came up with. I enjoyed reading all of them, and am still a firm believer that TR fans are the most creative out there (even though I don't know who else is out there...oh well).
Good job everyone, and thanks always, Stella!
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Phantom Gourmet: Oak + Rowan In Boston
Filed Under:Boston resturants, Phantom Gourmet
BOSTON – At Oak + Rowan, people are falling in love with fine dining again because there is no pretense, just passion.
"We're really trying to do something special here," owner Nancy Battista Caswell said. "We're all really passionate about what we're doing, and I think it translates to the guest experience."
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Nancy has been a restaurant dynamo on the North Shore for years, with Newburyport mainstays like Ceia and Brine under her belt. In her latest installment, she decided to take the best of both places off the North Shore, and into Boston.
"Oak + Rowan is actually located in Fort Point Channel. It's right off of the Seaport area, and I really fell in love with this particular building, just because of the natural architecture behind it."
The space itself really is special, with high ceilings and big windows. A beautiful 20-seat bar greets you as you enter. There are cozy booths to enjoy a meal with friends, and tables set in small nooks for something more intimate. When customers want something truly special, they always request one of the two booths perched just upon the open kitchen.
At lunch, the Oak + Rowan menu is lined with upscale, yet approachable, options. For a light bite, there is perfectly grilled squash, served on house bread with whipped goat cheese. For something heartier, try housemade sausage on sesame brioche. Of course, there is a burger, topped with American cheese, lettuce, pickles and a secret sauce that will fill you up, without weighing you down.
"The interesting thing about that burger is we didn't want it to be too heavy," Nancy explained. "We wanted it to be fulfilling enough and savory enough that it really got you excited about it, but left you wanting to finish it."
Lobster Roll at Oak + Rowan (Image: Phantom Gourmet)
No lunch menu in Boston's Seaport area would be complete without a lobster roll, and the one at Oak + Rowan is a must-try.
"We're using the knuckle and claw meat, and then we're actually tossing it in a flavored style aioli base, versus doing something that's traditional mayo. Then we're finishing with this radish, really to provide it with some crunch and a little bit of watercress, so it kind of gives it a nice balance," Nancy described.
After 5 p.m., Oak + Rowan offers supper, where a rolling bar cart travels throughout the space, and craft cocktails are stirred right before your eyes. While you are taking down your drink, some oysters are always nice. Here, they shuck a showdown in a nightly east coast/west coast bivalve battle.
The Pork and Clam Chowder at Oak + Rowan is that classic New England standard, done with sophistication, poured tableside.
Pork and Clam Chowder at Oak + Rowan (Image: Phantom Gourmet)
"It's not a heavy New England chowder," Nancy assured. "You've got the pork belly and the bacon, and then you've got the smoked clam, and then you're finishing it with crispy fingerling potatoes right on top and a little bit of chive."
Seafood entrees are also abundant, with dishes like Halibut served alongside mussels and spinach, or their interesting take on Carbonara, made with lobster and uni. For meat eaters, the bone-in Ribeye is where it's at.
"It's got tons of flavor. It's heavily marbled. It's prime beef," explained Nancy. "It's our signature cut."
Ribeye at Oak + Rowan (Image: Phantom Gourmet)
When it comes to dessert, the ice cream is a must, with an ever changing flavor selection that includes options like Maple Pecan, Chocolate with Smoked Sea Salt and the nostalgically delicious Peanut Butter and Jelly.
Peanut Butter & Jelly Ice Cream at Oak + Rowan (Image: Phantom Gourmet)
While it may be fine dining, Nancy and her team have taken the fuss out of it, keeping it casual and inviting, something customers seem to enjoy.
"It's been a blessing for me to be here in Boston and to showcase what I've been passionate about all my life, but it's really exciting to share it with such a great team and more importantly, with guests that are really getting it."
You can find Oak + Rowan at 321 A Street in Boston and online at oakandrowan.com.
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Sellick Partnership are currently recruiting a permanent Category Specialist to join a Housing Association in the East Midlands.
Reporting to the Category manager the successful candidate will provide procurement process and project support to Category Managers, Procurement Development Manager and Procurement Support Manager in addition to managing own projects.
In return, the company will offer a salary of up to £30,000.
If you are interested in the above position and feel your experience matches the criteria please apply now for immediate consideration - suitable CVs will be contact immediately.


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Women, minority-led businesses to get leg up in city contracts
By Katie Johnston Globe Staff,February 24, 2016, 6:00 a.m.
Mayor Marty Walsh during the State of the City speech in January.(Jessica Rinaldi/Globe Staff)
Women- and minority-owned firms bidding on work for the city of Boston will get greater consideration under new hiring protocols announced Wednesday by Mayor Martin J. Walsh. The city also plans to conduct a study analyzing gender and racial bias in the process of awarding contracts in construction and other services.
In the meantime, in an attempt to work with more companies that reflect the diversity of marketplace, the city is putting spending goals in place. For architectural and engineering subcontracts, for instance, 15 to 20 percent of spending is to go to businesses operated by people of color and another 15 to 20 percent of spending to women-led companies.
In addition, 10 to 15 percent of primary construction contracts under $500,000 should be awarded to minority-owned firms, and between 25 and 30 percent of primary professional services contracts under $500,000 should go to women-owned businesses.
The goals are based on a 2003 study that identified several areas in which the city was not using enough local firms owned by women and minorities.
"These tend to be smaller businesses in the city landscape and what we want to do is offer some training and support so they can compete in larger city contracts," said Karilyn Crockett, the city's director of economic policy and research.
The city plans to streamline the bidding process and help these businesses "navigate the bureaucracy" of public contracts, she said. One step already has been taken: The city recently partnered with the state to give a single certification that allows businesses to bid on contracts with both the city and the state.
The new study examining bias in city contracts will be launched by the end of the year and is expected to take just under two years to complete. When the new data are available, the city will update its hiring and contracting goals accordingly, Crockett said.
Katie Johnston can be reached at katie.johnston@globe.com. Follow her on Twitter @ktkjohnston.


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Fale may refer to:

People
 Anatólio Falé (1913–1980), Portuguese professor of music, musician and composer
 Bad Luck Fale (born 1982), Tongan-New Zealand professional wrestler
 Carlos Falé (born 1933), Portuguese former footballer
 Richard Fale (born 1981), American politician
 Thomas Fale (), English mathematician
 Tualau Fale (born 1960), Tongan boxer
 Fale Burman (1903–1973), Swedish Army lieutenant general
 Fale, a clan or subgroup of the Matbat ethnic group - see List of ethnic groups of West Papua

Other uses
 Fale, a house or building in the architecture of Samoa and Polynesia more broadly
 Beach fale, beach hut in Samoa
 Fale, Tokelau, an islet and a village of Tokelau
 Fale, Tuvalu, an islet of Tuvalu
 FALE, the ICAO code for King Shaka International Airport in Durban, South Africa

See also
 Fail (disambiguation)
 Fales, a surname


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Zola's plan to take on the $72 billion wedding industry
First Zola remade the wedding registry. Now it wants to kill off the wedding planning spreadsheet.
[Photo: Zola]
By Elizabeth Segran 5 minute Read
Millennials have modernized many aspects of the wedding, from writing their own vows to downloading nifty checklist apps. But many people still want to send out old-fashioned invitations, printed on beautiful thick card stock and sent through the mail.
Paper invitations are both delightful and aggravating. I remember how much fun it was designing our save-the-dates and invites: My husband-to-be and I picked the perfect font against a backdrop of pink and orange swirls that hinted at the colors of my bridesmaid's dresses. Then reality set in and we had to deal with the far less glamorous part of sending these letters out to guests: the spreadsheets. We spent months building out a Google Doc, gathering the addresses of great-aunts and old college roommates, then writing out the addresses by hand, hoping we didn't get a single number wrong. (We did. At least two of our fancy, overpriced invitations got returned to us due to typos.)
Zola, the five-year-old wedding company, wants to make the dinky, inefficient wedding spreadsheet a thing of the past. The startup first launched as an e-commerce site, where couples could create their registry from a curated range of products and experiences, then have those items delivered at the time of their choosing. Now, with a $140 million mother lode of VC-funding, it is gearing up to become a platform to help couples manage every aspect of the wedding process, from the moment they first get engaged to help them choose what they will have in their homes after the last of the rice has been thrown. Last year, the brand launched free wedding websites, guest list managers, and planning checklists for couples to customize that could be fully integrated with the registry. Couples can send out a quick email to guests, requesting their address and contact details, which will automatically populate a database, and is integrated into every other aspect of the process. For instance, after a guest has purchased a wedding gift, the couple can easily locate the guest's mailing address to send them a thank-you note, which can then be ticked off the checklist.
Starting tomorrow, couples will be able to order paper invitations that can be coordinated with the fonts and colors of their free websites. Zola is launching with 150 different designs, which can be used on invitations, save the dates, and thank-you notes. Customers can customize every part of these cards and also upload photographs. Zola will also print guests' addresses on the envelopes at no additional charge, pulling from the guest list manager database. And when RSVPs come back, either through the mail or through the wedding website, it's easy to update the database accordingly. "We created the wedding websites because it was the top things that our customers were asking for," says Shan-Lyn Ma, Zola's founder and CEO says. "But after we launched that product last year, the next most requested thing was the invitations."
Zola is filling a valuable gap in the market. The U.S. wedding industry brings in $72 billion in revenue, with the average wedding costing $32,329. But for all the money pumped into weddings, few companies are solving some of the biggest pain points of planning a wedding. Couples need to go through a wide range of websites to organize their big day. They typically register with one retailer, then go to a stationery store to design their invitations and then, of course, build out their own guest list spreadsheets on a trusty Google spreadsheet. (That's not even considering the whole host of local vendors you need to lock down to book a location, DJ, and caterer.)
Over the past decade, companies have tried to incrementally make the process easier. Websites like The Knot or Wedding Wire provide content, local vendor lists, and free websites. A host of apps, like Wedding Happy and Wedding Countdown, offer checklists and organizational tools. But each of these has been a piecemeal solution that's not integrated into other aspects of wedding planning. As a result, none have been able to comprehensively walk the couple through the entire process and provide the kind of free, high-quality digital products that Zola is offering.
Part of this, Ma says, has to do with the fact that it is hard to make much revenue from free wedding planning tools. Many companies that offer free websites and checklists rely on advertising to bring in money. But since only two million couples get married every year, it's hard to scale and offer really premium products to couples about to get married. "There just aren't enough eyeballs to make it worthwhile," Ma says. And since there are so many sites that make these tools available for free, couples don't feel like they should pay for them.
Zola's business model, on the other hand, centers on its e-commerce website, which operates like any other online store, except it is carefully designed for couples about to get married. Ma, and her co-founder Nobu Nakaguchi, have deep experience in the world of digital commerce, having spent years building Gilt. With a healthy revenue stream coming from the registry business, Zola is able to pour some of this money into its free organizational tools.
But as it turns out, providing a free way to help couples keep track of their wedding guests actually opens up an entirely new revenue stream in the form of these paper invitations. Zola's invitations are reasonably priced: A save the date card costs $1.35, and an invitation costs $1.99, which is about on par with the budget line of an online competitor like Minted and a tiny fraction a paper store like Papyrus, which charges as much as $15 for one card. Zola also offers premium upgrades, like gold or silver foil, or rounded corners, that cost more. For the time being, Zola doesn't mail them on behalf of the customer, so couples will receive a stack of pre-addressed envelopes and will simply need to take them to the post office.
Zola will offer this free addressing service at no additional cost. This sets Zola apart from many other online stationery stores–like Vistaprint–which allow customers to upload a list of addresses and to be printed on envelopes, but at an additional charge. "It's clear that our customers are really interested in great design," says Nobu Nakaguchi, Zola's co-founder and chief design officer. "They were looking for invitations that would pair with the design of their wedding website. But it is also important that we are also offering them good value."
I'm personally pretty bummed out that Zola wasn't around when I was getting married six years ago. This service would have saved many late nights carefully addressing each envelope. And it would have definitely avoided an awkward call with a great-aunt who wanted to know where her invitation was. (Yup. I got the zip code wrong.)
Elizabeth Segran, Ph.D., is a senior staff writer at Fast Company. She lives in Cambridge, Massachusetts
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Q: Twitter Embedded Timeline widget doesn't load tweet sometimes I use twitter embedded timeline widget in my website. I simply copied the HTML from widget generator and pasted it in my site. Most of the time it works. But sometimes it doesn't display any tweets and just displays "Tweets by @xxxxx" text.
I am not sure where the problem is. It's hard to pinpoint as it occurs sometimes only.
Any solution would be greatly appreciated. :)

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Published On: Wed, Sep 19th, 2012
Community | By Urban Jibaro
Latino Trailblazers: Ángel Franco
Happy Hispanic Heritage Month! Celebrate the importance of Latino culture with Being Latino, Best Buy and our partners.
We're paying tribute to the generations of Hispanic Americans who have positively influenced and enriched our nation and society. A new tribute airs each weekday from September 17 – October 12
Today's Trailblazer is Ángel Franco, award winning New York Times photographer. His work has been exhibited in numerous group shows: The International Center of Photography, The Corcoran Gallery in Washington, D.C., The George Eastman House and the Museum of the City of New York. He is a recipient of grants from the National Endowment for the Arts, the New York Foundation for the Arts and The Concerned Photographers Fund. He was awarded the prestigious Leica Medal of Excellence and was a recipient of the Pulitzer Prize, as well as multiple nominee.
Mr. Franco's work is in the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art and The George Eastman House as well as private collections. He was an adjunct professor at New York University, an instructor at the International Center of Photography and the New School for Social Research. Mr. Franco was the photographer for the "This Land" column and is currently a senior photographer at The New York Times.
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LONDON, United Kingdom, June 19 – Arsenal have completed a deal to sign Bayer Leverkusen goalkeeper Bernd Leno.
Arsenal are yet to confirm the transfer fee or length of Leno's contract.
The 26-year-old made 230 appearances for Leverkusen across seven seasons in the Bundesliga and has won six caps for Germany but was not included in Joachim Low's 23-man squad for the World Cup.
Arsenal's head coach Unai Emery told the club's website: "We are very pleased that Bernd Leno will be joining us.
Leno will become Emery's second official signing since replacing Arsene Wenger at the end of the season, with former Juventus defender Stephan Lichtsteiner arriving on a free transfer.


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Districtul Leiria () este un district în centrul Portugaliei, cu reședința în Leiria. Are o populație de 459 450 locuitori și suprafață de 3 515 km².

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