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New Scottish Rum on the Scene
NEW RUM ADDS A CELTIC SPIN TO A CARIBBEAN CLASSIC
Now when you think of Scotland and alcohol gin and whisky spring to mind. If we told you that you can now add rum to that list then you might be thinking we've drank too much for the former. When you think of rum it typically sends drinkers to sunnier, exotic climes. Now – in a first for Scotland – an addition to the rum scene promises to inject the spirit of Scotland to this Caribbean cocktail staple.
SeaWolf – the first white rum to be distilled on Scottish soil – launched on 1st December 2016. It has been created by Mike Aikman and Jason Scott, the brains behind Edinburgh bar Bramble – cited by Drinks International as one of the World's 50 Best Bars – and Vino Wines' co-founder, Gavin Ferguson, who have formed drinks innovation company, Boilermaker Drinks Co. It's a bold move for the trio – one they hope will help make rum the UK's next craft sector.
"Rum is a massive player in the cocktail world. However, when we started looking around for a British brand, we realised that very few brands are distilled here and so SeaWolf was born," explains Aikman. "We feel that British rum is about to have its time in the spotlight and we aim to be at the forefront of this."
Taking its name from the Native American term for killer whales, the name makes a subtle nod to both Britain's naval links with rum importation but also the pods of sea wolves that are found dotted around the coastline today. 18-months in the making, it has a limited first run, with only 300 bottles being made available before the end of the year.
Made in Angus at Ogilvy Spirits, the fermentation of the cane molasses – the spirit's base ingredient – is done at low temperature for four weeks using both rum and champagne yeast – which gives this drink its unusual flavour profile. Once poured, notes of unripe banana and sugar cane on the nose give way to tropical fruits on the palate with a faint citrus and spice finish.
"We decided that if we were going to make the first white rum distilled in Scotland, it would be one that would be proudly Scottish…good enough to work well straight and as a base for cocktails," says Aikman. "It had to have character, flavour, mouthfeel and body which can be difficult with an unaged spirit but we think we've delivered on all aspects. SeaWolf is Boilermaker Drinks Co's first project but we have aspirations to produce a stable of Scottish spirit products and eventually produce in our own distillery."
SeaWolf will be on sale from 1st December 2016 online priced at £29.99 (500ml), ABV 41% we think it makes the perfect Christmas present!
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Brendan Santo
Updated March 16, 2022 ; Posted January 11, 2022
Name: Brendan Santo
Location: East Lansing, Michigan
Status: Found deceased in January 2022
18 year old Brendan Santo was last seen in East Lansing, Michigan on October 29, 2021. He disappeared while visiting friends at Michigan State University during the weekend of the Michigan vs Michigan State football game.
Brendan Santo was born on April 1, 2003 to parents Brad and Wendy Santo.
Santo was a graduate of Rochester Adams High School in Rochester Hills, Michigan, where he played hockey for Rochester United.
At the time of his disappearance, Santo was a college freshman at Grand Valley State University in Allendale, majoring in cybersecurity. He lived with his parents in Rochester Hills, located in Oakland County.
On October 29, 2021, Brendan Santo drove from Grand Valley University to East Lansing to visit friends at Michigan State University over Halloween weekend. The next day also happened to be the big Michigan State University vs. University of Michigan football game.
Santo hung out with friends on the evening of October 29, before deciding to head back to his friend's dorm where he was staying. Between 11:30 and 11:45 pm, he sent text messages to several friends, telling them he was on his way to join them, before his phone eventually died.
Brenda Santo never showed up at his friend's dorm, and has never been heard from again.
The next morning his friends filed a missing person's with the Michigan State University campus police when they couldn't contact him.
Brendan Santo was last seen leaving Yakeley Hall on Michigan State University's campus. As security cameras at the entrance of Yakeley Hall were not operational on the night he went missing, they couldn't capture where he was headed.
Authorities believe Santo was likely walking towards the Brody Neighborhood where he was staying at a friend's dorm, which is located a half mile away on the west side of campus.
His cell phone, which disappeared with him, last pinged to a cell tower near Michigan Avenue and Beal Street, not far from the Red Cedar River, shortly before midnight.
Surveillance cameras in the area were not working at the time, so there's no footage showing exactly where he was, or what direction he was walking.
His phone record, bank account, and social media have shown no activity since he disappeared.
Due to the proximity of the Red Cedar River to where Santo disappeared, authorities conducted an extensive search of the area with dive teams searching the river by boat, state police aircrafts, drones, and police dogs.
There were also two civilian searches done with 800+ volunteers on the MSU campus.
His vehicle was located by police in the same spot Santo parked when he arrived at campus for the weekend. Inside the car, a Halloween costume purchased the day before was found. They do not believe he left the East Lansing area.
Following Brendan Santo's disappearance, multiple unconfirmed sightings were reported in the Lansing area, with some tips coming from as far away as Oklahoma.
Santo's disappearance prompted the FBI and the Michigan State Police Department to get involved in his case.
Brendan Santo's Body Recovered on January 21, 2022
On January 21, 2022, the Michigan State Police announced they had recovered a body from the Red Cedar River that they believe to be Brendan Santo's.
The body was recovered from the river around 12:30 pm, about 1.5 miles from where Santo was last seen.
According to MSU police Inspector Chris Rozman, Friday's search efforts were focused on a dangerous part of the river that they had been interested in searching, and were finally able to reach the area after clearing trees and brush.
Authorities have no reason to believe foul play way involved in Santo's death, but said the investigation remains open.
Update: The body was positively identified through dental records as belonging to Brendan Santo on Saturday, January 22, 2022.
Brendan Santo's Death Ruled Accidental Drowning
In March 2022 the Ingham County Medical Examiner's office released Santo's autopsy report, which lists his cause of death as accidental drowning, with acute ethanol intoxication listed as a contributory condition. The report states that Santo had no diseases or injuries.
The Michigan State University Police Department issued a statement, thanking everyone who assisted with the case, and asking that everyone keep the Santo family in their thoughts.
Police found no evidence, means or motive for foul play in Brendan Santo's disappearance. According to his family, he was looking forward to his college life and future and it would be completely out of character for him to just vanish.
A reward of over $20,000 is being offered by his family through Crime Stoppers of Mid-Michigan for information leading to his whereabouts.
The circumstances of Brendan Santo's disappearance remain unclear and his case is currently classified as missing. His case remains unsolved.
Caucasian male born on April 1, 2003. He has brown hair and hazel eyes. Brendan is 5'10 tall and weighs 160 pounds.
Brendan was last seen wearing a pair of gray sweatpants, a black t-shirt, a black Red Wing (Yzerman) baseball hat and white Comme des Garcons Converse high-top shoes.
He was wearing a gold necklace with a Celtic cross, and carrying an Iphone 12 in a blue case and his dark brown wallet.
If you have any information regarding the disappearance of Brendan Santo please contact the Michigan State University Police at (517) 355-2221. Tips can be made anonymously at 844-99-MSUPD (844-996-7873) or to the Crime Stoppers of Mid-Michigan at 517-843-STOP.
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Missing Person Investigation – Michigan State University Police
Police searching for missing MSU visitor – Lansing State Journal 10/21
Mystery deepens into disappearance of Brendan Santo as search for Rochester Hills teen enters third week – Fox 2 Detroit 11/21
Police provide photos of necklace, shoes worn by 18 year old who went missing at MSU – Michigan Live
Family offers reward in case of teen missing at MSU – Fox 2 Detroit 11/21
Where is Brendan Santo? Family begs people to keep looking for teen who disappeared from MSU campus in October – Fox 2 Detroit 12/21
via Bring Brendan Santo Home
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Home Finance BlackRock expects bond ETF assets to hit $2T by 2024
BlackRock expects bond ETF assets to hit $2T by 2024
The bond ETF universe could almost double in less than four years as traditional fixed-income heavyweights embrace the funds, according to BlackRock Inc.
Institutional investors such as pension funds and insurance companies are increasingly warming to bond exchange-traded funds in the aftermath of March's coronavirus-fueled market turmoil, the world's largest asset manager said in a report Wednesday.
First-time buyers of BlackRock's iShares fixed-income ETFs collectively added roughly $10 billion of inflows during the first half of 2020, according to the firm. The shift — at the expense of individual bonds and other fixed-income instruments — could help swell assets in fixed-income ETFs globally to $2 trillion by 2024 from about $1.3 trillion currently, BlackRock said.
The high trading-volume and price-discovery aspects that ETFs provided during the trials of March solidified their place in institutional portfolios, said Carolyn Weinberg, iShares global head of product.
"We needed a market event for some of the skeptics or institutions who theorized that they wouldn't work to show and demonstrate that ETFs are important and critical tools," she said. "It's more challenging and likely more costly to find the individual bonds quickly and buy them in a time of market stress."
Trading froze across bond markets in March as volatility surged, sapping liquidity in an asset class where even in normal times individual securities may not change hands for days. Fixed-income ETFs — which trade on exchanges and behave like stocks — acted as an exit route of sorts, with the funds selling off more quickly than their harder-to-unload holdings.
Average daily dollar trading volume in BlackRock's $57 billion iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF — the biggest credit ETF — was 7.5 times greater than that of its five largest bond holdings from February through April. In the $28 billion iShares iBoxx High Yield Corporate Bond ETF, it was 25 times greater.
[More: Vanguard surpasses BlackRock in ETF inflows during first half]
Critics have long warned that the liquidity mismatch between bond ETFs and the securities they hold could exacerbate selling pressure and destabilize markets in a meltdown. However, before the Federal Reserve announced March 23 that it would intervene in credit markets, fixed-income ETFs provided investors with a vehicle to trade corporate bonds as underlying markets seized, according to S&P Global Ratings.
"ETFs are playing an increasing role in providing secondary market liquidity, which was on display during the recent volatility," S&P Global analysts wrote in a report last week. "Record ETF volumes helped to support liquidity and, importantly, provide price discovery."
Evidence is mounting that insurance companies are stepping up activity in the space. S&P Dow Jones data show that insurers bought more than $3.4 billion worth of bond ETFs in the first three months of 2020, versus about $600 million worth of equity ETFs. The ETFs were likely easier to access amid the height of the turmoil, according to CFRA Research.
"Insurers found the liquidity of fixed income ETFs appealing relative to accessing the cash bond market, as credit spreads widened amid elevated default risk and bond sellers outweighing buyers in March," Todd Rosenbluth, CFRA's head of ETF and mutual fund research, wrote in a report last week.
[More: Bond ETFs come of age]
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EMMITSBURG, Md. – Sydney Henderson (Richmond, Va./Atlee), a member of the Mount St. Mary's women's basketball team, has been named the Northeast Conference(NEC)/Choice Hotels Player of the Week for the week of Dec. 10-16. It is the redshirt junior's second weekly conference honor of her career.
Henderson, a 5-6 redshirt junior guard, was instrumental in the Mount's 74-64 victory against Seton Hall after tallying 27 points and 10 rebounds against the Big East program on Sunday. The redshirt junior went 8-for-11 from the floor, 6 of 7 from behind the arc and 5 of 7 from the free throw line in the victory. It marked the second occasion this season and third time in her career that she has connected on six treys in a game, the eighth most in single-game program history. In the final two minutes, Henderson went 4-for-4 from the free throw line and corralled two defensive rebounds to help seal the victory. The redshirt junior had four points in the squad's decisive 13-0 in the second half including a 3-pointer at 7:58 to give the Mountaineers a 10-point lead.
The win against the Pirates was the Mountaineers first against a Big East program since joining Division I in 1988-89. The Mount has five wins against Georgetown and a win against Notre Dame, but those victories were when Mount St. Mary's was a Division II program.
Henderson ranks second in the NEC in 3-pointers made (2.38), sixth in defensive rebounds (5.50), seventh in in scoring (16.4 ppg.), seventh in free throw percentage (.788), eighth in rebounding (7.3 rpg.) and eighth in 3-point field goal percentage (.396).
The redshirt junior has played some of her best games in the Garden State. She is averaging 18.8 points and 5.7 rebounds in six career games played in New Jersey and 17.1 points and 7.2 rebounds per game in nine games against teams from the state.
It marks the 20th time a Mount player has been named the NEC Player of the Week dating back to the 1997-98. Henderson becomes the first player since Kia Williams in 2000-01 to earn the weekly honor twice in the same season. Henderson also won the award for the week of Nov. 12-18 after scoring a career-high 30 points against Rider on Nov. 16.
Mount St. Mary's, who has won three straight, looks to go 2-0 against the Big East when it travels to Pittsburgh on Thursday. Game time is 7 p.m.


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Hamptons Theater Review: Center Stage's "Meet Me In St. Louis"
Meet Me in St. Louis is a perfect Christmas show to bring the whole family to. (Photo: Dane Dupuis)
The Southampton Cultural Center's Center Stage is currently presenting Meet Me in St. Louis, A Live Radio Play, a wonderful adaptation by Joe Landry that includes the songs of Hugh Martin and Ralph Blaine. Directed by Michael Disher, this presentation is based on the MGM motion picture, Meet Me in St. Louis that starred Judy Garland. Pamela Morris plays Esther Smith, the role Garland played in the movie, and her singing voice is brilliant. It is worth the price of the admission just to hear Morris sing. I sat up in my chair every time she sang. She is that good.
The show overall was well presented in a 1950ish radio show format along with tongue in cheek creations of old style radio ads. The actors shuffled to and from authentic old style radio microphones on stands. Disher seems to have a certain knack for giving a unique energy to this "radio play" format as he does picking actors to play the roles.
Besides the amazing star talent of Morris, I particularly enjoyed the strong distinguished singing voice of Michaal Lyn Schepps who plays Mrs. Anna Smith, Ester's mom. There is no need for a microphone for her voice, she can really hit the notes with power and a beautiful tone. One reason I mention the singing is because the show is filled with old classic songs. The song I enjoyed most was perhaps a less know number, A Touch of the Irish, sang by Morris, Catherine Maloney, and Alyssa Kelly. I applaud them again.
In fact the whole cast shined and the show flowed effortlessly and kept me totally entertained. It's a big cast but everyone had a moment or two. Lon Shomer as Mr. Alonzo Smith, delivered some one-liners that reminded me of my 1950s dad! Joey Giovingo played a few roles but my favorite was his Grandpa role and the voice he used. Alyssa Kelly plays the part of Rose Smith with great dash. Kelly also stood out as a dancer with her angular graceful moves. Gabriel DiFrancesco with his roles brought a young energy to the show as did Anna Schiavoni who nailed her casting as young seven-year-old Tootie Smith. Catherine Maloney's Irish brogue was spot on as Katie. Katrina Lovett handled her various parts splendidly and has great stage presence.
The play is a wonderful adaptation by Joe Landry that includes the songs of Hugh Martin and Ralph Blaine. (Photo: Dane Dupuis)
A special note of praise goes out to John Lovett as John Truitt, the love interest of Ester Smith. I believe Lovett was able to stop time at the show's most important moment. Kudos to Michael Casper who also played a few roles but with a keen enthusiasm that added to the show.
The musical engine of the show was the flawless piano playing from Amanda Jones.
Meet Me in St. Louis is a perfect Christmas show to bring the whole family to. It's fast moving filled with holiday songs along with wonderful performances by booming voices with a really good fun energy. I left the theater humming songs. In fact I still hear them - so get to the Southampton Cultural Center and see this show before it ends on December 9.
Meet Me in St. Louis: A Live Radio Play can be seen at Southampton Cultural Center's Levitas Center for the Arts Friday, November 23 through Sunday, December 9, with performances on Fridays and Saturdays at 7 p.m. and Sundays at 2:30 p.m.
Tickets are $25 for general admission and $12 for children (under 21). There is also special Dinner/Theater packages available.
Southampton Cultural Center's Levitas Center for the Arts is located at 25 Pond Lane in Southampton. For more information, call 631-287-4377 or visit www.scc-arts.org.
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Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument, Arizona
North of Flagstaff, (and a great Route 66 detour) the San Francisco Volcanic Field of around 400 volcanoes is prominent on the western horizon from the Hopi Mesas, and its peaks are said to be the home of their powerful kachina spirits. Some of the volcanoes are still active, though the most recent eruption was that of Sunset Crater in around 1066AD. The crater was named by John Wesley Powell for the many colours of its cone.
It's too unstable to walk around the rim (visit Meteor Crater if you wish to do this) but a trail passes through the lava tubes around its base that you can explore. There's also a very interesting visitor centre at the monument where you can learn about the history and geology of this fascinating area.


Home modifications can accommodate everyone from persons with mobility impairments to those with vision loss, hearing loss or even cognitive or developmental disabilities. Remodeling will allow the disabled person in your home to feel more empowered and independent - it's an important step. If you're not sure what you need, or how much it will cost, below are some factors to consider.
Interior modifications are things like adding grab bars and handrails throughout the home, lowering cabinets and sinks, adding non-slip flooring, stair lifts and widening halls and doors. You may also need to think about lowered toilets, thermostats installed at a lower height and even simple things like access to window treatments and easier to use door knobs. There are so many considerations, but based on the type of disability, that will dictate your needs. This is just a short list of things to think about. The costs for these things can run the gamut, but see the last point below for some ideas for financing.
If you need a wheelchair ramp, increased access to areas around your home or maybe even adding automatic gates for ease-of-use - your professional can do all this and more. Talk to your contractor about the disability and the activity level of the person needing the modifications and together you can come up with a customized solution for your home.
Search the Internet and ask around - there are programs out there that can help you fund your home remodel. If you live in an apartment, for example, the Fair Housing Act of 1968 states that tenants have the right to make reasonable modifications to their apartments - and accessibility modifications are considered reasonable. Over 65? Check Medicare. Another option is the National Council for Independent Living. There are programs available to help you with your cost. Also know that many of your modifications will be tax deductable.
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It's about time to expand MTRCB's functions and power
Win Gatchalian > Newsroom > It's about time to expand MTRCB's functions and power
February 1, 2015 at 2:50 pm PHT
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The Movie Television Review and Classification Board or MTRCB and Kapisanan ng Brodkaster ng Pilipinas or KBP lauded the proposed measures of several lawmakers in the House of Representatives to expand the power and functions of MTRCB.
MTRCB and KBP said during a technical working group or TWG hearing in the House of Representatives that bills seeking expansion of the scope of MTRCB is timely with the widespread use of Internet and the advent of digital broadcasting.
"The MTRCB welcomes and appreciates the timely initiatives of our lawmakers to strengthen media regulatory board," MTRCB Legal Affairs Head Jonathan Presquito said.
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The TWG, headed by Bulacan Rep. Linabella Ruth Villarica, was formed by the House Committee on Public Information to merge House Bill No. 4947 or the "Video Game and Outdoor Media Regulation Act" of Valenzuela City Congressman Win Gatchalian with HB Nos. 1657 and 3297.
In the first sub-committee hearing, Presquito expressed his gratitude toward lawmakers who proposed to expand the power and functions of MTRCB.
Presquito admitted that the present functions of the MTRCB are already "outmoded" since the agency was created in 1985 during the Marcos regime through Presidential Decree No. 1986.
"As of now, some provisions in the current MTRCB mandate need to be attuned with the current technology advancement. Also, the board needs additional manpower to perform its function," Presquito said.
The MTRCB legal affair head also acknowledged that the media regulatory board has no clear guidelines and has limited means to filter all the contents that are being released on the Internet.
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Presquito explained that the current media consumption with the prevalence of Internet usage in households has been "massively altering" in terms of transmission.
He said the different types of content transmissions to netizens make it hard to monitor the information that are being released via World Wide Web since each type of transmission requires its own specific monitoring guidelines.
Based on the data of Internet and Mobile Marketing Association of the Philippines or IMMAP in mid-2014, a total of 38 million Filipinos were recorded to have an access to the Internet.
In September 2014 alone, about 22 million Filipinos accessed their Facebook accounts via smartphone or tablet in the Philippines, according to IMMAP.
IMMAP also said that the number of Internet users is expected to increase dramatically because of the falling costs of both Internet access and devices in the country.
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For its part, KBP told the House panel to take into account the five-year transition of broadcasting stations, from 2015 to 2020, to phase out the use of analog signals to transmit television airwaves under National Telecommunications Commission's Memorandum Circular No. 05-11-2013
KBP Legal Counsel Rudolph Jularbal explained that under the NTC memorandum broadcast stations in the country will adopt Japan's Integrated Services Digital Broadcast-Terrestrial or ISDB-T technology as a standard in broadcasting to provide stronger signal in remote areas in the country.
"The efforts our lawmakers are substantial to the development of regulating media in the country. However, the adoption of Japan's ISDB-T technology in the broadcasting should also be taken into consideration to fully attain the reforms in media regulation," Juralba said.
Jularbal, who is also the vice president of Manila Broadcasting Company, said the integration of ISDB-T technology will also increase the number of TV channels in the country which will increase the demand of monitoring personnel in MTRCB.
He added that using ISDB-T technology will enable TV networks to broadcast higher quality of videos, from the standard definition of 640 x 480 up to 1920×1080 resolution, which would require MTRCB to acquire better monitoring and recording facilities.
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The NTC memorandum came on the heels of President Benigno Aquino III's promise to Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe last year that the Philippines would choose Japan's broadcasting standard over that of Europe.
In a newspaper report, free-to-air TV or non-cable households that will be affected by ISDB-T integration comprise 90 percent of the Philippines' 17 million viewers.
Besides Japan, other countries that use ISDB-T are Brazil, Peru, Chile, Venezuela, Ecuador, Costa Rica, and Paraguay. (Tim Alcantara)


Today I listened to a harp. Right up close –ear to the wood. Very slowly the strings were plucked, and I listened with eyes closed to the vibration. The sound would start very deep, and made me think of the colour brown for some reason, then it would stretch out far and just continue and continue and continue until finally, eventually it faded away.
There is a lovely lady in Ottawa who invited me to her home this Monday morning. I won't say her name only because, I forgot to ask if I could mention it here. She is an actress and musician and writer and counsellor and traveller and the perfect example of a renaissance woman. Through a small series of coincidences, I found myself in her living room today, ear on her harp as she plucked different notes.
Two weeks ago I was at the Ottawa Women's Business Network Courageous Women's Event, which was organized by the lovely Camille Boivin, for whom I support in writing the blog "Sister Leadership." This women's event was held at the Bytown, and part of the evening involved storytelling and meeting notable women of Ottawa's past. One lady there was Mother McGuinty. Mind you, she's not the real Mother McGuinty – that lady being from the canal building times in Ottawa, which was long, long, long ago. The women at the event was an actress, and she often plays this role. Anyhow, she was by far the most popular person at this party as she played the role – and she wasn't even there to network! Mother McGinty kept asking us to show her our ankles, and invited us to work at her 'bar' over the way where men would go crazy over the flash of a lovely ankle.
Then the other day, I was at the OICC, and there she was on the cover of a music CD – Mother McGuinty. She was on the cover of this CD, playing the harp.
And then, I was asked to find and interview her (for a series of Ottawa women we are doing over at SL). Which I did, because that's what I do – and during our conversation it came out that she had had stage four lymphoma many years ago. To help herself feel better during treatments, she found a favourite note on her harp, and she would play it, listening as it stretched out and vibrate into her, until it finally faded away – then, she'd strum it again, and again, and again, resonating with the notes.
During my interview with her, which will sooner than later be on Cam's blog, I had mentioned seeing her CD at the OICC, which is when she learned about the stage 4 breast cancer, and invited me over for a cuppa and some harp-listening.
It was a lovely part of today. It's lovely how the notes flow right into me.
Never in my life did I imagine holding a harp and resting myself against it to listen and vibrate and heal. But that is exactly what happened today. It was lovely, she was lovely, and now I know my notes. J B and C – deep and strong.
So there is a little story about that.
So neat! You never know who you will come across on these amazing journeys! There are so many people out there to help us along the way- each with their own little unique touch. I just love reading about all these cool things you are doing!
Lovely story of synchronicity and following your impulse. Sounds simple and magical at the same time.
the harp – oh, how beautiful! I can truly believe the healing and soothing you were feeling. it must keep reverberating in your heart and mind over and over. and how great you now know "your" notes!
you are one busy lady, giving so much of yourself always, and coming away with a treasure trove of wonderful stories. thank you for sharing them.
Reading this makes me smile. Isn't it wonderful how paths cross with various people we never expected to meet? Music is wonderful therapy, of course, but the sound of a harp playing is something extra special. And I just love the way you can turn something "simple" into such a great story. Thanks for sharing yet another one.
Once again, I am enjoying your artwork – art that is simple, yet which conveys a lot. It certainly looks like you, sitting in a tranquil blue circle, feeling healing sound vibrations and yellow energy that invigorates.
Makes me think of doing a sketch of how I feel when my three-month old kitten lies on my chest with her loud purring entering my heart, or another sketch of my three year old cat who sleeps behind my head, lulling me to sleep with his soft purr; or one of my seven-year old cat waking me up with his purr when I brush my teeth and another of my two-year old cat purring for a belly rub as I drink my tea. Finally, the look of my eight-year old cat whose purring entices me to do morning push-ups on the kitchen floor while she gives me giant head butts in approval. I just realized how much I am surrounded by the lovely purring of my cats … such a great sound!
I love that you now know your notes!


It's Payback Time! No Last Gasps In Sunnyland.
Just wipe those sun tanned smiles off your faces gentlemen!
Well, we can't say we didnt see this coming. Our Florida "Pals" emailed us with the kindest jabs about our silly little last gasps! NO LAST GASPS in Florida. I suppose its fair play, since we did give them some crap all summer. It is officially Florida Time now. Only 115 days-ish til Lake Dora. Oh, that's a looong time. Especially if they keep sending us stories. This years show is going to be unique for sure, and we are calling it here, will turn out to be more fun than any show before. Sometimes great things come from bad things. Here is Pete Devetos message from the Lake Dora area! GRRRRRR. It's 50 here in VA and snowing up on Torch lake.
T Parsons 56 sent this yesterday from Michigan!
What a beautiful day on Lake Dora as we hold our annual Sunnyland banquet and meeting this weekend. Blue skies and low 70's to start the day as we all get together and head out for a cruise and lunch.
The ole town is busy with crafts and a car show to go along with boating event.
As usual we do not foresee any Last Gasp around here, just beautiful boating weather.
All the best to our fellow boaters!
Is that a tool box? Did ya check the? And the? or maybe its the?
Shorts, sun, warmth, smiles, and friendship. But are they really happy? YES! Of course they are!
AND LOOK AT LAKE DORA AREA REAL ESTATE HERE!
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Bad thing about living here, we never know when to haul the boat out of the water for maintenance.
I know it's a plastic sailboat, but still it's not snowing!!
Without winter, when do you find the time to fix everything that broke in the summer?
You just have to fix stuff when it breaks !!!
Or when you get around to it depending on what it is.
Lonnie Sieck has his pre-war 25 Sportsman on ebay.
No skiing (of the snow variety) in Florida!
Personally I enjoy the "Four-Seasons" with a touch more summer than the other three. For one it provides a good excuse to break away in March to enjoy Lake Dora and some early summer weather while there's still a chance of snow around home.
What am I missing? You are lusting after a 25SP but you have one of the coolest ones that I have ever seen, and it even has a new Katz's finish.
the forecast for the next 6 months is severe clear!
Last Run Nov. 3, 2017 9 A.M. on the Naversink River in NJ and the only one out before ending the season.


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JasonN77 JasonN77 3 years ago 2 CoD works like that but in Destiny it seems like they just don't ever mix up the teams. Absolutely no linking to livestreams, except official Bungie streams or past broadcasts.
Its almost like a "nemesis" after a while.
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No Fireteam, Friend Request, or Clan threads. It seems to really depend on how big party sizes are In addition, for the first time, games will be able to share player stats with Xbox Live and each other; to learn, evolve, and provide you with the best possible matchmaking available.
Because Snap mode is a core feature of Xbox One that lets you do two things at once, you no longer have to wait in lobbies while Xbox Live is matchmaking for you. Anybody else ever notice something like this? Titles have the ability to match you with other players based on reputation which we will be talking more about in a post tomorrowskill, language, age, and even your specific gameplay style.
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Horror film Unhappy Birthday released to DVD
Posted on 08/11/2011 in Film/TV/Audio, News
Peccadillo Pictures have released the arthouse horror Unhappy Birthday to DVD. Directed by Mark Harriott and Mike Matthews, the film is described as "a refreshingly queer take on the classic British horror film and inspired by cult classics such as The Wicker Man and Hammer House of Horror, Unhappy Birthday has a playfully retro vibe, a healthy irreverence and a deliciously deviant heart."
"A surprise birthday party becomes a living nightmare for city-dwelling couple Sadie and Rick and their friend Jonny. They are invited to visit the remote tidal island of Amen by Corinne, an enigmatic local who hopefully holds the answers to long-buried family secrets. Amen is populated by a historically close-knit community who discourage strangers from visiting. So why have these three outsiders really been allowed on to the island? Despite the bucolic nature of the island the trio have a growing sense of unease, but they find themselves trapped by the tide and at the mercy of the islanders. As the horror of their situation unfolds, these visitors will wish they'd never been born! "
For details please see the website
Death of US horror / SF actor Richard Lynch
The Century's Best Horror Fiction coming soon from Cemetery Dance
Prometheus film tie-in, showcasing its art, available for pre-order
Redrum horror, a new imprint
Shadow Publishing announces forthcoming titles


Playful & pedagogical decoration for your kids room. Alphabet on a string is designed to be a great decoration and fun learning at the same time. You can either hang the cards on the string, adjusting the string to fit your space perfectly, or you can play with the cards to learn the Alphabet.
PRODUCT INFORMATION Size: Card size: A6 - 105 mm x 148 mm / 4.10" x 5.8". 35 double sided cards + string. Letters on one side, patterns on the opposite side. String: Maximum length 6 meters. Material: 100% paper. Oh please recycle it! Durability: The flags may twist if exposed to humidity changes.


Considering all the recent casting announcements for Spider-Man: Homecoming, you would thing that Marvel Studios' first solo Spider-Man movie would be ever so slightly packed by now. Well, it clearly is, but that hasn't prevented them from adding yet another name to its cast, with Tyne Daly being the latest addition.
While she'll likely be unfamiliar to UK viewers, over the other side of the Atlantic she's a lot more recognisable, arguably being best remembered for playing Mary Beth Lacey in detective drama Cagney & Lacey, with other standouts being Alice Henderson in Christy and Maxine Gray in Judging Amy.
While she has won six Emmys for her TV work (not to mention a Tony during her time on stage), her film appearances have been relatively few and far between, making her casting in Homecoming more of a leftfield decision. Like pretty much everyone else in the cast, there also isn't any word on who she's actually playing yet. We're predicting a formidable authority figure of sorts: a strict teacher perhaps, or a dominant matriarchal figure? Either way, it marks another addition to what is already looking like one of the most diverse casts for a Marvel Cinematic Universe film we've seen to date. Long may it continue.
She joins confirmed cast members Tom Holland (Peter Parker/Spider-Man), Marisa Tomei (Aunt May), Michael Keaton (Vulture), Zendaya, Donald Glover, Martin Starr, Logan Marshall-Green, Bokeem Woodbine, Michael Barbieri, Laura Harrier, Tony Revolori, Hannibal Buress, Abraham Attah and Robert Downey Jr as Tony Stark/Iron Man. Jon Watts is directing from a script penned by Jon Francis Daley and Jonathan M Goldstein.
Spider-Man: Homecoming will be released in cinemas on 7 July 2017. You can download The 25 Greatest Marvel Comics Ever digital edition from GreatDigitalMags.com now. For more news about the biggest movies, pick up the new issue of SciFiNow.


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Washington Post Reports Mueller Protests Barr's Description Of The Mueller Report
The Washington Post has viewed a letter written by special counsel Robert Mueller to Attorney General William Barr. The letter was sent late March, and it expressed indignation about how Barr's four-page summary of the Mueller report had failed to provide adequate context for key aspects of the report. More specifically, Mueller's letter tells Barr that the attorney general's summary, quote, "did not fully capture the context, nature and substance of this office's work and conclusions," end quote. The Justice Department has now confirmed that this letter was received by the attorney general and that Barr called Mueller to follow up.
Here to talk about more - about all of this is Washington Post reporter Matt Zapotosky. Welcome.
MATT ZAPOTOSKY: Hey. Thank you for having me.
CHANG: So tell us more about this letter that Mueller sent to Barr last month.
ZAPOTOSKY: Well, yeah, if you flash back to - I guess it would be late March, March 22. Mueller has concluded his investigation, and Bill Barr decides to send a four-page letter to Congress revealing what he terms the principal conclusions of Mueller's work.
CHANG: Right.
ZAPOTOSKY: So in Bill Barr's words, those are no coordination with Russia and that the special counsel has not reached a decision - will not reach a decision on obstruction. And that's sort of all he says about it. It's very short, quote - two quotes from Mueller. Mueller is not happy about that.
He sends Barr a letter that until tonight we did not know about that expresses dismay. And he says this is threatening to kind of undermine the whole thing and ruin public faith in the special counsel investigation because it's essentially mischaracterizing the special counsel's work. They have a phone conversation about it. Mueller clearly wants more information out. Bill Barr wants to wait and just released the whole thing, which is ultimately what they do. But it was clearly a source of great angst.
CHANG: Well, just to be clear, was Mueller saying to Barr that the four-page summary was inaccurate, was misleading?
ZAPOTOSKY: I would - seem misleading but not inaccurate, if that makes sense. It certainly...
CHANG: Stretch that out, yeah.
ZAPOTOSKY: Bill Barr pulled quotes from Mueller's report, and it's not as if Mueller was saying those quotes - I did not say that. But what he's saying is this letter - this four-page letter really misrepresents all that we did, and the public is really not understanding kind of the breadth and the depth particularly of the obstruction investigation we did. I mean, all Bill Barr said on that - and we know this was a source of frustration both from a letter and a subsequent phone call they would have - all Bill Barr said on that was Mueller couldn't decide; and I did, and I decided there was not a prosecutable obstruction case.
Well, if you read Mueller's report, it lays out just a very detailed narrative, all sorts of episodes of how Mueller's team seemed to think President Trump tried to obstruct justice even if it didn't necessarily amount to a crime or they couldn't charge a crime. So that was a particular source of frustration. It wasn't like he's saying, Bill Barr, you are a liar the way you have quoted my report, but he's saying, this really misrepresents my report.
CHANG: And could you give us more details about the follow-up phone call between the two men after this letter was sent?
ZAPOTOSKY: Yeah, so Bill Barr is kind of taken aback that Mueller is so frustrated. But by Bill Barr's account, he had offered Mueller the chance to review this four-page letter, and Mueller, for reasons we don't entirely understand right now, had declined to do that. So the next day they have a phone call that - Mueller complains about kind of the coverage of Bill Barr's letter, the perception that it's leaving the public with. Excuse me.
CHANG: Oh, go on, please. We have about 20 seconds left.
ZAPOTOSKY: He complains about the coverage that it's generating, and he zeroes in on this obstruction issue. They don't talk much about the collusion. But he says, look; public is left with a misperception. He wants more information to be released.
CHANG: OK.
ZAPOTOSKY: Bill Barr doesn't, and they don't.
CHANG: All right, that's Washington Post reporter Matt Zapotosky. Thank you very much.
ZAPOTOSKY: Thank you. Transcript provided by NPR, Copyright NPR.


A_MultiShot is an action that shoots multiple Objects horizontally that spread evenly in all directions around the actor. The number of missiles is specified by the lower 16 bits of Var1 (it cannot exceed 90), the missile type is defined by the upper 16 bits. Var2 determines height offset.
// Description: Shoots objects horizontally that spread evenly in all directions.


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import bluebottle.bb_accounts.models
from django.db import migrations, models
import django.db.models.deletion

class Migration(migrations.Migration):

    dependencies = [
        ('members', '0051_auto_20220215_1521'),
    ]

    operations = [
        migrations.AddField(
            model_name='usersegment',
            name='verified',
            field=models.BooleanField(default=True),
        ),
    ]

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaGithub


Did you mean flights from Honolulu International?
The Daniel K. Inouye International Airport, also known as the Honolulu International Airport, has three major terminals that serve overseas, interisland and commuter flights while being connected within a single building. There are various modern facilities and services for travellers and WiFi is available inside the lounges. Passengers travelling in Economy cabin may pay to gain access to one of the paid lounges to rest up. If you are looking for some place a little more private and comfortable before your flight, the Airport Honolulu Hotel and the Best Western Plaza Hotel are both within walking distance - complimentary airport shuttle is also available upon request.
Most of the flights that arrive at the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport originate from Hawaii and the United States of America - popular cities include Kahului, Kailua-Kona and Lihue. The most popular airlines that operate flights into this airport include Hawaiian Airlines, Island Air and Delta Air Lines.
Not only will you always get the cheapest flights to your destination of choice with Skyscanner, you can also be notified whenever the price of your desired flight goes up or down, sign-up for Price Alerts when you search for a route on Skyscanner. Once you have entered your departure and arrival city, you will be able to "Get Price Alerts" by clicking on the blue box on the top left-hand corner of the page so you will know exactly (via email notification) when the price of the flight changes.
The easiest way to get to Waikiki from the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport is through the use of a taxi - the journey should take around 20 minutes (in the event where there are no major traffic conditions) and it should cost roughly SGD 49 (USD 35). Alternatively, travellers may also opt for a shared shuttle service that will take you to your hotel in the city centre for SGD 14 (USD 10) each way. For information on car rentals, please check out the Car Hire page.


I don't understand how it adjusts. Can the slider slide on the cobra weave?
It adjusts just like any other collar would. Its a little difficult to adjust it because I didnt use a very good slider piece so its a pretty tight squeeze. Otherwise its just like a collar you would buy from the store. :) For being my second project I'm pretty happy with it. It fits my Great Dane puppy perfectly and it should continue to fit her when shes older.
Ok, thanks! I have been thinking about making an adjustable one for a while, but I coudn't figure out a good way to do it.
Yup! It was pretty difficult trying to figure it out at first. I had to attach it at the center post of the sliding piece as the ending then thread it thru the female end of the plug. I just took her collar from the store and held it up and replicated it. just make sure you get a buckle and sliding piece that has extra wide spacing to allow for the thick cord to slide easy. The best advice I could give for this project is to just follow exactly a store bought collar. Pay attention to where the ends are attached to and which direction you need to go to make it properly adjust. Otherwise, best of luck to you! I hope it turns out good!


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package ch18.random;

import java.io.IOException;
import java.util.Scanner;

/**
   This program demonstrates random access. You can access existing
   accounts and deposit money, or create new accounts. The
   accounts are saved in a random access file.
*/
public class BankSimulator
{
   public static void main(String[] args) throws IOException
   {
      Scanner in = new Scanner(System.in);
      BankData data = new BankData();
      try
      {
         data.open("bank.dat");

         boolean done = false;
         while (!done)
         {
            System.out.print("Account number: ");
            int accountNumber = in.nextInt();
            System.out.print("Amount to deposit: ");
            double amount = in.nextDouble();

            int position = data.find(accountNumber);
            BankAccount account;
            if (position >= 0)
            {
               account = data.read(position);
               account.deposit(amount);
               System.out.println("New balance: " + account.getBalance());
            }
            else // Add account
            {
               account = new BankAccount(accountNumber, amount);
               position = data.size();
               System.out.println("Adding new account.");
            }
            data.write(position, account);

            System.out.print("Done? (Y/N) ");
            String input = in.next();
            if (input.equalsIgnoreCase("Y")) done = true;
         }
      }
      finally
      {
         data.close();
      }
   }
}


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Рибалочка малагасійський (Corythornis vintsioides) — вид сиворакшоподібних птахів родини рибалочкових (Alcedinidae). Мешкає на Мадагаскарі та на Коморських островах.

Опис

Довжина птаха становить 13 см, вага 16,5-22 г. Верхня частина тіла темно-синя, нижня частина тіла руда, на тімені смугастий, синьо-зелений чуб, на шиї з боків вузькі білі плями. Махові пера чорні. Дзьоб чорний. Виду не притаманний статевий диморфізм. У представників підвиду C. v. johannae верхня частина тіла блідіша, більш синьо-зелена.

Підвиди
Виділяють два підвидів:
 C. v. johannae (Pallas, 1764) — острови Мохелі, Анжуан і Майотта;
 C. v. vintsioides Dickerman, 1989 — острів Мадагаскар.

Поширення і екологія
Малагасійські рибалочки мешкають на Мадагаскарі, на Коморських Островах та на Майотті. Вони живуть в мангрових заростях та в очеретяних заростях на берегах водойм. Зустрічаються на висоті до 1800 м над рівнем моря. Живляться дрібною рибою, ракоподібними і комахами.

Примітки

Рибалочкові
Птахи, описані 1836
Птахи Мадагаскару
Птахи Коморських островів
Птахи Майотти

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaWikipedia


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"Miss Hit and Run" is a song written by Lynsey de Paul and Barry Blue. Blue released the single in 1974 as a follow up single to "School Love" on Bell Records in the UK, Germany, Italy and Spain and on the Barclay label in France and recorded it with a "Beach Boys" type of arrangement. The single sided acetate label of the single reveals that the original title was "Little Miss Hit and Run", confirming what was reported in the music press at the time. The song was Blue's fourth consecutive hit, reaching number 26 on the UK Singles Chart in August 1974. It also reached number 9 on Capitol Radio's "Capitol Countdown" chart, and spent three weeks on the Dutch Tipparade. It was also a track on the K-Tel album, Music Explosion and the Polydor LP "20 Super Power Hits".

Notable TV performances of the song included appearances on 10 August 1974 on TopPop, the Dutch pop music program as well as on the BBC programme Top of the Pops. It was re-released by Blue as the B-side to "Do You Wanna Dance" in 1980. The song has been released on a number of Barry Blue compilation CDs such as The Singles Collection, Dancin' (On A Saturday Night)... Best Of. and most recently Out of the Blue - 50 Years of Discovery (2021).

References

Songs written by Lynsey de Paul
Songs written by Barry Blue
1974 songs
Bell Records singles


Team Singapore athletes dived head on into the spirit of giving on Friday night as they raised S$38,870 for the Singapore Disability Sports Council (SDSC) in a night of charity and world record breaking at iFly Singapore.
A total of 230 people, including more than 20 Team Singapore athletes, participated in the event and broke the Guinness World Record for the most number of tandem indoor skydives.
For every person that participated in the event on iFly's 5th birthday, $50 cash and $119 worth of voucher for a full flight experience were donated to SDSC.
Every year, iFly collaborates with a different non-profit organisation to raise funds and increase awareness for the organisation. This year, SDSC has been named as the adopted charity for one main reason.
"I think the SDSC athletes actually inspire us. Despite having disabilities, their never-say-die attitude have seen them bring home gold medals and even breaking world records," Managing Director of iFly Singapore Lawrence Koh said.
Team Singapore judoka Gary Chow said the money raised will go a long way in helping the athletes improve themselves.
"It's important because it gives them additional funds to carry on their training, for them to go overseas and participate in competitions, which would be major for them," the 26-year-old said.
World record holder Yip Pin Xiu and veteran Team Singapore swimmer Theresa Goh described their experience skydiving indoors as "freeing", and they hope to give back to the community that supported them through all their ups and downs, as well as increase awareness about disability sports.
"It is important to give back to the organisation that has helped you so much," said Theresa, who won five gold medals at last year's ASEAN Para Games.


If you look at the floor in this picture you can see the reflection of the kitchen appliances. This is standing water. The cause of this loss was a huge fire but that led to water damage.
This picture shows some pretty severe fire damage in a fast food kitchen. All of the kitchen appliances are covered in soot and remnants from the fire. The ceiling is falling apart in most areas as well.
In this photo you see one of our crew members treating the floor and chairs for smoke damage. They also had to treat the ceiling in the same manner. This religious center called us out to remediate the damage and help get their building back in working order.
This picture was taken in the middle of a water remediation job. The piece of green equipment shown is called an air mover and helps speed up the drying process.
Our SERVPRO team was called in after an apartment in a complex had a fire break out. As you can see from the picture, the fire traveled in to the bathroom. The tub is covered in soot and debris from the fire.
Yet another photo from the apartment complex that had a fire in one of its apartments. This picture shows some remnants from the fire on the wall in one of the hallways.
This mold started growing in the commercial apartment complex which experienced a fire. The sprinklers were activated and this mold started growing very quickly. This building had to be remediated for fire, water and mold.
A nearby apartment complex had multiple units and hallways that were affected by water damage recently. Over a foot of the drywall and insulation had to be removed as it was damaged. There will be more pictures to come from this job!
Water Damage. Fire Damage. Mold Remediation. Storm Damages. Commercial Services.
SERVPRO of Whitemarsh/Cheltenham helps Keep America Beautiful!
Check out our website for more information about each of the services we offer.
SERVPRO of Whitemarsh/Cheltenham is a Proud Sponsor of the Welcome America Festival this July 4th Weekend. The festival took place in Philadelphia with a special appearance by Pitbull to end the night.
We count five strollers in this photo!
Thank you to everyone who participated in and attended Whitemarsh Township Day. We hope you all had fun celebrating our wonderful community! We were happy to be proud supporters of this event!
A fire broke out in this home due to the consequences of unattended candles burning. Use this as reminder to always double and triple check your candles before heading to bed.
SERVPRO of Whitemarsh/Cheltenham was well represented at this year's PHCC (Plumbing, Heating, Cooling Contractors) Convention and Trade Show. The day was filled with great conversation about the industry.
24/7 SERVPRO commercial emergency service response team.
This living room area is the point of the candle fires origin.
W=7 (W means Wind Damage 7 means the number of wind damaged shingles.
The front porch of a fire damaged commercial property before restoration was completed.
This commercial property located in the historic district of Doylestown needed special restoration done to restore windows and preserve historical qualities of the multi use rental space.
Commercial Fire Damage Restoration underway.
A candle fire caused such extensive damage to property, All of the cosmetic finishes needed to be removed and replace. This is the end of demolition and the start of restoration.
A candle left unattended caused over $200,000.00 in damage to our clients investment property.
Smoke damage can cause extensive damage to ones home or business.
Smoke damage can be hard to identify. Often the untrained eye can not notice smoke damage. If you suspect your home has been damaged by smoke call the professionals SERVPRO of Whitemarsh/Cheltenham. One of our experienced damage inspectors will come inspect and evaluate the extent of damage. Once the extent of damaged is understood we can explain to you the best course of action.
The affects of a dryer fire caused smoke damage to all finished surfaces of the home. Professional smoke damaged remediation and redecorating were needed to restore the families home. If you experience smoke damage call SERVPRO of Whitemarsh/Cheltenham for a honest evaluation of the damage.
Interior repairs completed. Call SERVPRO for all of your Insurance Claim Repairs. We work with almost every insurance company licensed to do business in Pennsylvania.
The restored home. "Like it never even happened."
The SERVPRO response team stabilized the building ,preventing a catastrophic collapse of the home.
Interior wall damage from the car crashing into the house.
A drivers care ran out of control, hitting the side of the home causing significant damage.
The homeowner contacted "SERVPRO of Whitemarsh/Cheltenham for structural stabilization and restoration repairs.


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Q: how to run my kivy windows app on android device I've used kivy on windows and developed an app and tried install it through bluestacks on windows android but it said failed to install
what to do to install my app on android so that I can run it on android and use it

A: You need to give more information than 'it said failed to install'. How did you create your apk? In what way did the install fail?
Without more information, the generic answer is to check the kivy doc page about building for android. If you're constrained to windows, you can use the virtual machine mentioned there, or try the android.kivy.org online build tool.

A: Trust me @user3395860 it is easier to build a Kivy/Android application on Linux than on Windows.If you cannot afford a machine with Linux as the only operating system, try to set a virtual machine like @inclement suggested (i guess it runs on virtualbox) or do what i did:
I installed vmware on my Windows 7 and downloaded a Ubuntu virtual machine(extention is .vmx) that is compatible with my vmware version and ran it. Next you need to install Kivy on the Ubuntu virtual machine and note that Python is already installed on Linux so you don't need to do so.
to install Kivy on Ubuntu i do the following :

*

*Open the terminal : Ctrl + Alt + t

*Install the kivy PPA : $ sudo add-apt-repository ppa:kivy-team/kivy (you will be prompted for your admin password here)

*Update your system : $ sudo apt-get update

*install kivy : $ sudo apt-get install python-kivy

*test if Kivy is installed : open terminal as in 1 , type python to open the python interpreter in the terminal then type >>> import kivy.
to build your Android application after you have copied it to the virtual machine and tested it go to : this . It is very useful and detailed.

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaStackExchange


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Where is / was Elwall? and Oakwood Mill? (General)
by janethowell, Saturday, July 12, 2014, 18:14 (2016 days ago)
I was looking at the 1841 census index and following up a forum posting re Jinkins / Elsmore / Willis and I noticed that the Bream Tufts and Elwall box/piece/folio numbers are contiguous.
I am assuming that Bream Tufts is the present day The Tufts Bream but can't find Elwall on old or modern maps.
So where was Elwall - as opposed to Elwood - which I have found?
Second questions - I am assuming that when Thomas Jenkins dies in 1845 and gives his residence as Oakwood Mill, it means the building called Oakwood Mill marked on an old Bream map and not a hamlet of houses near Bream.
Where is / was Elwall? and Oakwood Mill?
by Jefff , West London, Middlesex, Saturday, July 12, 2014, 21:52 (2016 days ago) @ janethowell
yes you're correct ref Bream Tufts. Re "Elwall", the usual best course for queries such as this is to search for old forum posts, and yes "Elwall" has been discussed/mentioned in the past and always wrt Bream area c1850ish.
Please see these prior threads, found by searching "Elwall";
http://forum.forest-of-dean.net/index.php?id=40812
http://forum.forest-of-dean.net/index.php?id=4071
From these, plus as you say a lack of it's use on the first OS Maps (c1880 so still some 40 odd years after it's recorded use in Census') suggest to me that Elwall is an earlier spelling/pronounciation of Ellwood, no doubt influenced by the strong Vurrist dialect. Such apparent discrepancies around the Forest are quite common in the earlier Ordnance Survey maps, which were produced by Army surveyors from outside the Forest who presumably relied on locals for place names etc.
This site may also interest you wrt the Ellwood area http://www.4villages.org.uk/history
And yes, I think you're probably correct wrt the location of Oakwood Mill, searching the forum will give several hits, this being perhaps the most usefull;
http://www.forum.forest-of-dean.net/index.php?id=16722
This usefull site suggests the original Oakwood Mill was a water mill.
http://theflourmill.com/about.html
However be advised that the whole Valley is called Oakwood, therefore I guess there could have been more than one Mill in the area over the centuries...
Re whether your ancestor resided IN the Mill in 1845, I guess the record might mean he lives NEAR it ?. Do you have any other records to suggest he did live there if not own it ?.
Also in case you didnt know there was an iron mine nearby which took the name Oakwood Mill Deep Level, it became part of the Princess Louise colliery.
http://www.sungreen.co.uk/_Bream/MillHill1950s.htm
http://www.copsewood.org/mining/books/oldham/fod_02.htm
http://www.derelictplaces.co.uk/main/showthread.php?t=8587
Ir seems thw earliest Oakwood Mill was a corn mill; this general history of corn mills in the Dean may hopefully be of interest;
"A mill built c1434 on Horwell hill (later Bream's Meend) by Richard Lawrence of Bream was demolished before 1623. It probably stood on a tributary, since disappeared, of Oakwood brook. The latter brook powered Oakwood Mill, a corn mill recorded from 1520 in a detached part of Newland. Another corn mill belonging to Newland was on the stream below Pope's hill at Blackmore's Hale, north-east of Littledean. It was acquired by the Heane family in 1659 and was evidently working in 1718. Its building was perhaps that used as a skin house in 1840.
By the mid 19th century the number of corn mills working in the Forest and at Lydbrook had increased. Waterloo Mill, on Greathough brook above Lydbrook, was on or near the site of the king's furnace of the early 17th century. The mill was operated by Thomas Burdock in 1841 and steam power had been installed by 1885. Downstream the Cooper family worked a corn mill at Newland bridge in Upper Lydbrook in 1841. A corn mill at the bottom of the valley, on the east side of the main street of Lower Lydbrook, belonged to the Highmeadow estate in 1792. In 1818 or 1819, when it was held by William Partridge, it was sold to James Pearce and in 1856 it was bought by Edward Russell. By the early 1820s it was held with nearby Gabbs Mill, to the south-east, which was worked in 1856 by the Little family.
Whitecroft had two corn mills in the early 19th century. One, on an eastern tributary of Cannop brook (or the Newerne stream), was known as Kidnalls Mill and was possibly in use in 1808. It may have been working in 1841. The other mill, on the west side of Whitecroft, stood at the end of a long race leading from Cannop brook in Whitemead park. It was worked by the Morse family by 1829 and had steam power in 1885. On Cinderford brook Thomas Brace converted a building below Cinderford bridge with an old water wheel, once used for drying coal, as a corn mill in 1818 or 1819. Moses Teague owned it and George Bright operated it in 1839. Downstream below Upper Soudley, at a wood turnery acquired in 1867 by Henry Crawshay, a new building was erected c. 1877 as a flour mill known as Camp Mill and a pond upstream of the site was enlarged. Shortly before 1846 a maltster, Timothy Bennett, built a steam-powered corn mill at a place known later as Steam Mills, north of Cinderford by the road and tramway to Nailbridge. Thomas Wintle worked it in 1856 and purchased it later, and in 1890 it passed with his Mitcheldean brewery to his son Francis.
Most of the corn mills were closed in the late 19th century or the early 20th. The mill in the main street of Lower Lydbrook was a paper factory in 1883 and for a number of years it made sugar paper for insulating detonator wire. Lydbrook's other corn mills ceased operating later, Waterloo Mill being used before 1912 to pump water to a nearby mine. Camp Mill at Soudley was used for millboard manufacture by 1888 and was sold in 1901 to James Joiner of Dulcote (Som.), who transferred ownership to his Dulcote Leather Board Co. The mill fell idle after the company went into receivership in 1908 and Joiner opened a saw mill there in 1922. That was closed c. 1952 and the site later became the premises of the Dean Heritage museum, opened in 1983. Oakwood Mill, which used steam power by 1885, closed c. 1900. Milling stopped at Cinderford bridge when the water supply there was reduced in the early 20th century and at Steam Mills before 1922. The mill in the west part of Whitecroft was abandoned in 1915 but by 1919 the Lydney and District Farmers' Co-operative Society had taken it over and it continued to operate it in 1970. The building was disused in 1992."
From: 'Forest of Dean: Industry', A History of the County of Gloucester: Volume 5: Bledisloe Hundred, St. Briavels Hundred, The Forest of Dean (1996), pp. 326-354.
URL: http://www.british-history.ac.uk/report.aspx?compid=23267
Date accessed: 12 July 2014.
I've found Elwall on an old map!
by janethowell, Sunday, July 13, 2014, 10:00 (2015 days ago) @ Jefff
Following up your excellent links, I found some old maps on British history on line. And I found Ellwall
http://british-history.ac.uk/mapsheet.aspx?compid=55118&sheetid=3434&ox=325&...
by tichfen , Wednesday, July 16, 2014, 22:44 (2012 days ago) @ janethowell
Elwall is at Clements End by Coinross Garden Nursery .
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ToDo ToDay: Hannibal Buress, Pond, and Zola Jesus
by Caroline Jones October 17th, 2014 October 4th, 2020
Casual comedy-viewers likely know Hannibal Buress for his role as Lincoln, the jovial dentist from Comedy Central's runaway hit Broad City. But purists and/or Chicago transplants will more fondly remember his stand-up comedy. From his pulpit, he hurls funnies centered around the absurdities of everyday life. In July, he told David Letterman that he had a fake name specifically reserved for Starbucks to avoid confusion with Hannibal Lecter. "I can't say my regular name," said Buress. "I say Zachariah." Read more >>> Hannibal Buress performs at 6:30 p.m. and 10 p.m. at the Lincoln Theatre, 1215 U St. NW. $29.50. (202) 888-0050. thelincolndc.com. (Tim Regan)
Friday: Recent One Track Mind subject Stranger in the Alps, the performance moniker of alt-folk singer Steve Kolowich, plays the Black Cat's main stage with the North Country, Bike Thief, and Ballad've. 9 p.m. at 1811 14th St. NW. $12.
Friday: Celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Hirshhorn Museum with a performance by Zola Jesus and behind-the-scenes tours of the museum's latest exhibitions. Read our Q&A with Zola Jesus about why the Hirshhorn is the perfect music venue. 8 p.m. at 7th Street and Independence Avenue SW. $25.
Friday: Australian rock group Pond, made up of past and present members of Tame Impala, perform at Rock & Roll Hotel with Doctopus and Chief Scout. Read more in our Fall Arts Guide. 9 p.m. at 1353 H St. NE. $12.
Saturday: Local promoter Bombay Knox is bringing rappers Chris Travis and Xavier Wulf back to the DMV for the third time in a year. The Memphis natives have been on a rampage since last winter, releasing a tremendous amount of material on Soundcloud, collaborating with L.A. rapper Bones, and gaining a steady buzz in the rap blogosphere. Come ready to get drenched: Travis' fans, who call themselves Water Boyz, will be tossing around H2O like it's still summer. Read more >>> Chris Travis and Xavier Wulf perform at 9 p.m. at 4643 42nd Place, Hyattsville. $13. bombayknox.com. (Daniel White)
Saturday: The Decade of Docs in Our City festival, a collaboration between Docs in Progress and the Our City Film Festival, shows several local documentaries today at the U.S. Naval Memorial's Burke Theater, including Ballou, a look at the marching band from the Anacostia high school, and The Legend of Cool "Disco" Dan, the story of local graffiti artist. 2:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. at 701 Pennsylvania Ave. NW. $15.
Saturday: Acclaimed modern dancer and choreographer Bill T. Jones discusses his life and career at an interactive evening of storytelling and music at the Kennedy Center's Terrace Theater. 7:30 p.m. at 2700 F St. NW. $20.
Sunday: Lil' Pookie and the Zydeco Sensations have yet to gain the crossover credibility and larger audiences that come with being labeled as Americana music, but this Opelousas, La., outfit deserves attention for a singular homegrown sound that blends traditional zydeco beats, R&B, and hip-hop. In town for Saturday's Dancing by the Bayou festival, Pookie and his Sensations will have a stage for themselves on Sunday to present some more of their regional grooves. Read more >>> Lil' Pookie and the Zydeco Sensations perform at 2 p.m. at the College Park American Legion, 9218 Baltimore Ave., College Park. $18. (301) 441-2783. dancingbythebayou.com.
Sunday: Experimental California artist Daedelus closes out the weekend with an intimate show at U Street Music Hall. 9 p.m. at 1115 U St. NW. $12.


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Home Sports MLB wants baseball games to be held in Arizona, players balk
MLB wants baseball games to be held in Arizona, players balk
Posted on: April 8, 2020 5:49 pm EDT
An idea to get the baseball season underway in Phoenix is not received well by players
MLB has been considering a few options that could allow this season to continue running, although one, in particular, has not been well-received by baseball players. The proposal is to bring all 30 teams together in Arizona to play in empty spring training stadiums in a very regulated atmosphere that can be kept virus-free as much as possible. While the idea would allow the season to get going, it hasn't been positively received by league players.
Several players disagree with the idea, as they can't imagine being separated from their families for the whole time the period lasts – it could be two months, or it could be the entire season. This proposal, which has been shared in several reports, would require all league players to be quarantined away from their families to keep the league inside of a bubble, in which the spread of the virus can be contained.
The whole season will be about teams moving from hotels to their busses to the stadiums and back to the hotel, also getting regular testing to prevent the disease from spreading if it is the case. "I definitely think this is just a first idea that's being thrown around," Diamondbacks catcher Stephen Vogt said. "Obviously, I'm not a fan of the idea of being away from my family for four months. If anything, what I took away from this initial proposal is that it shows MLB's dedication to just, hey, we're trying to do whatever we can to get the longest season possible for the fans, the players and everyone who works in the industry of baseball."
According to a few sources, the MLB and the MLB Players Association are navigating through several possibilities and solutions to keep the season running. It was clear on a statement made yesterday morning that a decision has not been made. Even a few players asked if they could get their contracts voided if refused to the proposal, some others are more willing to this but for shorter periods, not the entire season. MLB will continue working on more solutions.
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As the Supreme Court ponders the legal fate of the 2010 health-care reform, implementation of the first parts of the Affordable Care Act continue to move forward. For the PSC-CUNY Welfare Fund, these initial changes have meant some improvements in member benefits, and some challenges for the Fund.
A positive feature of the new law has been an improvement of Part D drug coverage for Medicare recipients, along with changes that allow groups like the Welfare Fund to pass the Part D improvements on to Medicare-eligible members as part of their own plan. What this means for retirees who are Medicare-eligible is that they no longer have to pay an annual deductible for drug coverage, they don't have to pay a premium for Medicare Part D, the Fund's $10,000 annual cap on drug benefits is eliminated, and after a total annual drug expenditure (by a member and the plan combined) reaches $8,000, the co-pay is lowered from 20% to 5%.
All Medicare-eligible participants in the Welfare Fund Medco prescription drug benefit were enrolled in this new prescription drug plan on January 1, 2012. The plan includes substantial new regulations imposed by Medicare, which can be challenging. But as the Fund learns how to best adapt to these new rules, we have been able to make retiree members' experience with the new drug benefit very close indeed to the original Medco drug plan, while saving money for the Fund and our members – and complying with the Affordable Care Act's demands.
The Welfare Fund was able to implement these improvements in Medicare drug coverage because the Act provides new resources through significant cost-sharing between Medicare and entities like the Fund. Other parts of the Act require an expansion of benefits but provide no new resources to make this possible – a less sustainable proposition.
The first major change that the Affordable Care Act brought to the PSC-CUNY Welfare Fund was adding coverage for dependent children up to age 26 (see tinyurl.com/WFage26). This change went into effect last July 1,2011, and our rolls were increased by about 800 as a result. Unfortunately, no additional contribution from the employer was required by the new law and none was forthcoming. Fortunately, however, people this age are a low-utilization group for dental, optical and prescription coverage, so in this case the Fund was able to cope with the resulting rise in costs. Insurance programs for City of New York employees estimated their increase at less than 2% of total costs, and even that estimate may turn out to be high.
A more difficult challenge is posed by another provision of the health reform law, the removal of annual and lifetime caps on essential benefits for all members. Existing plans must remove such caps between 2010 and 2014, including the Welfare Fund's current $10,000 annual limit on drugs under the Medco program for active full-time employees.
An end to annual caps will mean a more humane health care system, and the Fund supports this as a goal – but unfortunately, the 2010 law does not provide for any additional resources to cover the resulting increase in costs. Since the law provides for no additional funding nor does it require the employer to increase contributions, the only way to pay for lifting this cap – absent new resources – would be to impose cuts elsewhere in the Fund's coverage. For that reason, the Fund applied for and received waivers that allow it to defer lifting the cap until 2014. Waivers were requested by virtually every other municipal union welfare fund in the City, and together the municipal labor unions are demanding more City contributions to cover increasing union welfare fund costs.
Caps on coverage are one of many problems in the US health-care system that the Affordable Care Act takes up but does not really solve. The Act is far from a full answer to the US health-care crisis – at best, it is a starting point. The many problems it leaves unresolved can be expected to create pressure for further reform.
Many ideas debated in 2010 might provide ways to close some of the gaps in the Affordable Care Act – employer mandates, a public option, single-payer plans (which Vermont may enact). Policy solutions are available, and Congress has time to act.
It is to be hoped that further legislative action will address some of the Affordable Care Act's problems before it takes full force in 2014. The biggest question mark about the future of the Act, of course, is the pending Supreme Court decision. But whatever the legislative landscape, the Welfare Fund will do its best to navigate the currents of health-care reform in ways that serve all members as well as possible.


In 1896, New York photographer Alice Austen traveled the streets of the city, photographing the working people there. City employees, policemen, postmen, firefighters, street sweepers, cab drivers – Alice found citizens whose work contributed to making the city habitable and functioning.
She also captured the people forced to make their living on the street, including peddlers and vendors, knife grinders, bootblacks and news boys (and girls). She photographed the newly arrived immigrants, hoping for a new and better life in America.
When Alice was 10 or 11, her uncle, a Danish sea captain, gave her a camera he had acquired during his voyages. She proved to be a gifted photographer, and she was taught how to use the camera to its full potential and to develop her own negatives in a specially adapted darkroom.
Alice was inseparable from her camera equipment, taking it everywhere on her travels around the U.S. and Europe. The first woman on Staten Island to own a car, Alice took many photographs of her family and society events. Her decision to photograph the ordinary people of New York was unusual for the time.
She had these photographs copyrighted at the Library of Congress, and the "street types" were published as a small portfolio by the Albertype Company of New York.


I have had these commercial use flag banners in the store since I began selling and wanted to give them to my friends as a freebie today! This pack of 6 flag banners can be used for a variety of projects. You can currently find the PSD template I used to make these at Twilight Scraps.
Thanks a lot. I love that they are so easy to recolour.


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Q: NPM Registry Error 503 I want to compile my angular app while I got the error "npm ERR! 503 No healthy backends: gulp-cli@latest"
error stack:

npm ERR! code E503
npm ERR! 503 No healthy backends: gulp-cli@latest

npm ERR! A complete log of this run can be found in:
npm ERR!     C:\Users\kevfan\AppData\Roaming\npm-cache\_logs\2018-05-22T07_09_31_729Z-debug.log
npm ERR! code ELIFECYCLE
npm ERR! errno 1
npm ERR! SaaSTransferApprovalTool@1.0.0 typings: `typings install && npm install gulp-cli -g`
npm ERR! Exit status 1
npm ERR!
npm ERR! Failed at the SaaSTransferApprovalTool@1.0.0 typings script.
npm ERR! This is probably not a problem with npm. There is likely additional logging output above.

npm ERR! A complete log of this run can be found in:
npm ERR!     C:\Users\kevfan\AppData\Roaming\npm-cache\_logs\2018-05-22T07_09_31_778Z-debug.log
npm ERR! code ELIFECYCLE
npm ERR! errno 1
npm ERR! SaaSTransferApprovalTool@1.0.0 postinstall: `npm run typings`
npm ERR! Exit status 1
npm ERR!
npm ERR! Failed at the SaaSTransferApprovalTool@1.0.0 postinstall script.
npm ERR! This is probably not a problem with npm. There is likely additional logging output above.

npm ERR! A complete log of this run can be found in:
npm ERR!     C:\Users\kevfan\AppData\Roaming\npm-cache\_logs\2018-05-22T07_09_31_884Z-debug.log

My npm registry is https://registry.npmjs.org/
npm version: 6.0.1
When I visit registry, the http status is 503, it's a server error, so is there any replacement registry that can visit?

A: Sometimes I can visit this site, it's unsteadiness