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Always Delicious Beer - the Bolton Landing Brewing Company
One man's quest to build a life while brewing delicious beer
Hiking Highlight - The Pinnacle
An easy hike to a stunning view of Lake George.
Local Craft
There's nothing like a cold beer on a balmy summer day.
Craft breweries seem to be as common in the Adirondacks as the mallard duck. Bolton Landing Brewing Company, the newest beer-joint in the Lake George Area, is already making waves. The family-style experience of the taproom is drawing visitors of all types. The service is warm and welcoming like you're stepping into an episode of Cheers. The full-flavored, lake-themed beers are crisp, cold, and delicious. The Bolton Landing Brewing Company is becoming a favorite among families because of the family that built it.
If you've spent time in the Adirondacks, you know the quack and waddle of a mallard duck is often followed by the pitter-patter of a dozen more webbed baby feet. The Bolton Landing Brewing Company is a similar family affair. When the brewery is open a few Murnanes are always present.
On a Friday evening in late March, the sun begins to set on another crisp spring day in Bolton Landing. A group of four hikers speckled in mud swap stories from the trail. They're sipping craft beers around a gas fireplace in wooden Adirondack chairs on the raised front patio of Bolton Landing Brewing Company.
Inside, more groups congregate around high-top tables and at the glossy bar engraved with a detailed outline of Lake George. A couple stares at a flight of beer samples, foam brimming over the top of miniature tasting glasses, considering which beer to sample first. Their bundled infant naps in a baby carrier placed on the high-top table. Two older women giggle to the punchline of a joke and down the remaining splash of wine in their glasses. A pack of twenty-somethings stare up at a flat-screen TV as the Yankees pummel the Twins. One from the group saunters up to the bar with an armful of empty pints and buys the next round for his buddies. Brendan Murnane, owner and president of Bolton Landing Brewing Company, grabs a chilled glass and pours the gents another round.
Murnane is tall and red-bearded, usually in a flannel shirt and a faded Yankees or Notre Dame cap. He looks like he owns a brewery, nailing the half-Brooklyn-hipster and half-Adirondack-lumberjack vibe. When you walk through the paneled front door of the brewery, he's usually behind the bar pouring a stout or an IPA, schlepping a handful of pints and wine glasses to a faraway table, or at a high-top sipping a Tight Squeeze IPA, one of the brewery's creations. He has a serious demeanor that's often broken by a hearty chuckle that reverberates wall-to-wall around the taproom.
Murnane spent much of his youth in Bolton. Though the family call Westchester home, his mother, father, and eventually three siblings began visiting Bolton Landing in 1988, taking long weekend ski trips to Gore Mountain in the winter and passing summers at their condo at the Sagamore Resort. His first jobs were renting boats at two local marinas, and he played American Legion baseball in Glens Falls. Like many part-time residents, the appeal of the bustling Adirondack town, buzzing with bars, restaurants, shops and glorious Lake George, captivated Murnane like a duck to a lone french fry dropped on the sidewalk. As an adult, his dream was to build a permanent life in Bolton.
After graduating from Manhattanville College, the goal of a life in the Adirondacks was always a piercing question in the back of his mind. "I always wanted to live in Bolton, but what do I want to do?"
Murnane attempted to dull the pressing question of his future by frequenting the downstate beer scene. After connecting with some Westchester-based brewery owners and brewers, he started researching the industry in the Adirondacks. He decided that Bolton Landing would be perfect for a brewery.
He started formulating a business plan. "Making this vision into a reality took about two years." After a lot of late nights and hard work, Murnane's plan was ready. He pitched the idea to his father, John. The elder Murnane gave Brendan prudent and wise advice that all fathers seem to produce on command:
"Always delicious beer."
After receiving his father's blessing, it was time to solve the first major issue of the project: who is going to brew the beer? Murnane knew almost nothing about the business beyond a brewing class gifted to him by Janelle, his fiancée, and a few casual conversations with other owners and brewers. He wasn't even sure what to include in a job description.
Through a stroke of luck, Murnane discovered that a friend of his fiancée's cousin knew a guy, Shawn Kerr, who had just quit his job at a brewery in Buffalo. "It was a total 'friend-of-a-friend' situation".
Kerr was searching for his next brewing gig while working as a substitute teacher in Buffalo. Murnane contacted him and invited him to Bolton Landing to tour the building and discuss the new job. "Every time he visited the town it was cold and raining non-stop. I thought, 'there's no way he's going to be okay with this.' And then he got to experience the summer." Just like millions of people before him, the Adirondack summer netted Kerr, hook, line, and sinker.
Kerr is a master brewer. He knows the intricacies of each IPA, pilsner, and ale that he creates, and he can detail how each ingredient adds to the taste of the final product. He's passionate about crafting complex recipes and turning those recipes into Bolton Landing Brewing Company beers.
Their New England-style IPAs, such as the Tight Squeeze and the John Thurman Vermont Vacation, are popular in the taproom. Their Paradise Bay IPA and Sweetbriar Belgian White are also always flowing. The Sweetbriar is a low-alcohol offering, making it a favorite for much of the brewery's clientele, and the Paradise Bay is the unofficial flagship beer of the brewery.
While "the newest beer" is usually Kerr's favorite, his go-to beer is the Tight Squeeze IPA, a yellow, juicy-flavored offering with a cloudy haze. The Paradise Bay IPA is similar to the Tight Squeeze, but it's "more of a hybrid between New England Style and a regular American IPA." Their Pinnacle Sunrise Pilsner, a new Czech-style brew that should go down easy in the summer is, "light, with a distinct bitterness."
A few more seasonal specialties dot the menu, such as the Saison de la Glace, the Heron Go Braugh Irish Stout, and the Modern Nostalgia IPA. The warmer months will bring different beer styles, like a lager. While Murnane's favorite is the Tight Squeeze IPA, he hedged that, "they're all my children so I love them equally."
With the help of his family and with a new brewer in tow, Murnane put the next step of his plan into action. They started renovating a vacant restaurant on Main Street. It's a white, two-story building that had been home to seafood restaurants, coffee bars, and a sushi joint over the past several summers. They decided to completely renovate the building, spending months behind closed doors turning the seemingly snakebit structure into a brewery and tap room.
Every brewery's beers and building combine to create a vibe. Some breweries are on sprawling campuses consisting of a beer lab, a bar and restaurant, and a place to buy merchandise. Others hide subtly in tiny studio spaces off city sidewalks, with locals serving stouts and sours in dainty glasses.
The brewery design needed to be original. Murnane wanted it to reflect a slice of the Adirondacks but also embrace individuality. He staved off the compulsion to build a temple to the mountains, like many local bars and restaurants. Bolton Landing is filled with mountain-town décor, and for good reason – people love the rustic, log-home style that is widespread in the Adirondacks.
Murnane turned the vacant building into a boathouse. It embodies Bolton Landing – a lakeside, Adirondack border town that boaters flock to. The ceilings are high, supported by beams from the original building. An outline of the lake is grooved into the gleaming wooden bar. Dockline-esque ropes wrap the outside of the tap handles as though they were securing a local's prized boat to a dock post. Tasteful corrugated metal surrounds the taproom. Guests can lean back and sip a beer on the spacious outdoor patio with Lake George in view. You can't dock your boat at the brewery, but you can still hear laughing kids at the beach and see the prodigious mountains in the distance.
In an effort to build a following, the design of the taproom works to connect visitors to the creation of the beer. The taproom's back wall offers a behind-the-scenes look into the brewery's day-to-day operation. A wall of windows allows visitors to see into the brewhouse, and maybe catch Kerr in action. The "fishtank" concept immerses people into the painstaking art and science of brewing beer. It connects fans of the brewery with the people who make the beer and the process they follow.
Murnane opted for the open lab on purpose. "Every single beer we make is made here. So, it's important that we show people this part of the process." Sipping a beer at the brewery isn't just a means to an end at the local dive, it's an experience to savor and remember.
Kerr brought more to the brewery team than just beer creation – he knew what it takes to build a successful operation. Before long, the brewery began wholesaling their beer or selling kegs to local bars and restaurants. This is an important step because it gets the brewery's name in front of eyes and its beer down thirsty throats. Wholesaling also forces the brewery to brew more beer, ensuring that fresh product – think yeast and hops – don't go to waste. The brewery's goods span the state, from Buffalo to Troy, Saratoga, Glens Falls, Lake George, and several of the restaurants in Bolton. "The money is made in the tap room, but the easiest way to get your name out there is putting your beer on tap somewhere."
While nothing in the process of opening the brewery has been simple, Murnane's family has eased the experience. His younger brother, Ryan, made his full-time bartending debut, and his younger sister, Justine, is often running the floor with full pints in her hands. Murnane's parents, John and Terry, are a constant presence, enjoying a beer and chatting with visitors.
Family was critical in the planning and execution of the brewery. Murnane's fiancée, Janelle Pelli, is a lawyer. She was instrumental in understanding and finishing the piles of business paperwork that Murnane didn't have the wherewithal to understand or enthusiasm to complete. "I'm trying to read forms over and it's in one ear and out the other. She steps in and says, 'I got this,' and grabs that project."
John Murnane is a patent lawyer. When it came to hammering out brewery details, the elder Murnane was crucial. Pelli, along with her mother and Terry Murnane, assisted with details like the color of the flooring, happily taking these jobs off of Brendan's hands.
As a result of the family approach, the brewery is welcoming to everyone ranging from infants to octogenarians. Young kids napping in baby-carriers or munching on pretzels while their parents drink a beer is common. The brewery has bar foods and drinks that kids will love, and even a few sets of Connect Four lying around.
Murnane knows that Bolton is a family town, and he wanted to ensure the entire family was welcome. Dustyn Zaccagnino, the brewery's chef, makes sure every kid that walks in has plenty of menu options. "The parents are gonna have a good time trying our beer, and the kids, we have enough food and drinks for them as well."
Murnane is expecting the Bolton Landing Brewing Company to be a hit this summer. They have some special things planned. A summer kickoff party is set for June. If that's successful, Murnane would like to turn it into an annual shindig to be held over the same weekend every summer.
He's also a tad nervous. The beer is ready, but he's not sure he is. "Ducks on a pond," Murnane laughs, describing how he's confident on the outside and panicked on the inside every time another group of eight-to-ten customers walk in the front door. The stress is understandable for a new business owner concerned with brewing beer, pouring pints, and keeping the lights on. In stressful moments, his father's advice reverberates around his head. The brewery has one clear goal:
They're proving that's what they brew, one pint at a time.


I try to take good care of my makeup brushes, since they play the most significant role in whether or not my makeup looks decent. I have researched how to clean makeup brushes and have found MANY different approaches. One stood out to me as simple, very inexpensive, and highly effective, though, and I'm going to share it with you today!
All you need to clean your makeup brushes is some water, a washcloth or paper towels, 1 Tbsp shampoo and 1 Tbsp olive oil . You are ready to go!
First, mix your olive oil with your shampoo. I just used the back of one of my makeup brushes to get them mixed together.
Then, dip your dry makeup brush into the solution. Now it is time to get to work. Use your fingers to gently but firmly massage the mixture down into the brush. That's where all the makeup is trapped! Don't move past this stage too quickly. For my large kabuki brush , I spent about 2 solid minutes massaging in the solution to really get all that makeup to come loose.
Then run your brush under water. I am using a cup of water here because the lighting by my sink is atrocious. But I do recommend running water over a cup of water. But do what ya gotta do!
One tip: try really hard not to fully submerge the brush in the water. Your brush bristles are glued onto the brush handle, and if that area gets too wet, the glue could come loose. Don't freak out over this…just be aware and therefore, don't try to get the handle super wet.
Blot your brushes dry with your washcloth or paper towel. If you are seeing as much residue coming off as I did in the picture above, then you need to go back in for another cleaning session!
Allow your brushes to dry overnight and they will be ready to go in the morning!
So why the olive oil, you may be wondering? The olive oil does play a role in the cleansing process, but it also conditions your brush bristles to help leave them in even better shape than they were in before! Clean and conditioned…that's the ideal outcome for any time you clean your brushes. No need to go buy expensive makeup brush cleaner ; this works wonderfully!
I hope this helps you learn how to clean your makeup brushes in an affordable and effective way! And if you are looking for some new, affordable makeup brushes, I make mention of my favorite (and crazy cheap!) bamboo concealer brush here.
Thanks for the handy ideas on how to clean makeup brushes. As a germaphobe mom and someone that has a makeup maven for a daughter, this is very useful!
I found that by using a tin can strainer (dollar tree) that it works great and it gets everything nice and clean.


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CSS Alabamas South Atlantic Expeditionary Raid commenced shortly after the Confederate States Navy ship  left Haiti and the Caribbean Sea and cruised south toward Brazil in the south Atlantic Ocean. The raid lasted from about the beginning of February 1863 to the end of July 1863.

The primary area of operation during this expeditionary raid, was the Atlantic seaboard of South America starting from the northern end of Brazil then ranging up down along the Brazilian coast before finally heading east toward southern Africa.

Raid overview
CSS Alabama worked its way slowly down the east coast of Brazil in the most devastating of its seven raids, capturing or burning dozens of enemy Yankee vessels.

From this raiding area off the coast of Brazil, CSS Alabama made its way into the Indian Ocean by way of the Cape of Good Hope to continue its unhindered wrecking of enemy commerce in the Indian Ocean as far as Indonesia.

Raid bounty

References
 Hearn, Chester G., Gray Raiders of the Sea, Louisiana State Press, 1996.
 Howe and Matthews, American Clipper Ships 1833 - 1858 Volume I, Dover Publications, 1986.
 Luraghi, Raimondo, A History of the Confederate Navy, U.S. Naval Institute Press, 1996.

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Home » Home » 5 ways retailers are lowering return rates and why it matters
5 ways retailers are lowering return rates and why it matters
October 24, 2018 Jesse Klein
Most consumers think that when something is returned, it's cleaned, repackaged and resold. But as retailers know, this is far from the truth. The secret world of returns is hidden in the warehouses of liquidation centers all over the country, where retailers take a huge financial hit just to make back a tiny portion of the money they lose on a return.
Credit: Liquidation.com
For this reason, returns have been called the ticking time bomb of the retail world. It's a huge problem that every retailer deals with and is quickly spiraling out of control. Americans returned $351 billion of merchandise in 2017. In the fashion world, return rates are even more staggering, topping out at 40 percent of all purchases being returned. That number surges to 50 percent during the holidays. With the explosion of e-commerce, retailers are starting to feel the heat and adjust their return policies. In February, LL Bean jumped on the train and announced they were dropping their unlimited returns policy.
Free shipping and returns can backfire
Returns have been baked into the e-commerce experience. Many companies offer free shipping and free returns, incentivizing people to buy immediately without any downside. But it also allows shoppers to buy without taking the time to consider their purchase. The frequent sales and discounts also contribute to higher return rates by attracting less loyal and more impulse-buying customers.
There are shoppers who will always buy with the intent to return. Some buy an outfit for a special occasion intending to wear it once and then return it. And another 48 percent of returners try to replicate the fitting room experience by ordering multiple sizes and colors only to return most of them. But 67 percent of returns are due to unfulfilled expectations, like the wrong size or color, or damaged items.
Returns are costly
According to Inbound Logistics, the average retailer spends 8.1 percent of total sales on reverse logistics, including returns. When a return is initiated, retailers pay a considerable cost for that refund. Along with refunding the customers money, there are shipping costs, transactions fees with the credit card companies, product dispositions including inspecting the returned product, selling the product at a reduced price, and most importantly the time to track all these steps.
Ways to decrease your return rates
First, there are the classics that every retailer should know:
High-quality images to most accurately display the color and material.
Detailed product descriptions including measurements.
Product reviews from customers who have bought the item.
An accurate sizing chart for apparel.
But as technology improves, many companies are coming up with innovative ways to address the returns process. Below are a few companies and tools that are changing the retail returns world.
1. Asos and Virtusize, reduced fit-related returns by 50 percent
This tool allows customers to compare specific measurements of an online item with a piece of clothing they already own. The display overlays a 2D silhouette of both garments so customers can accurately compare sizes.
Credit: Virtusize
2. Zappos and Footlocker, vFit
This app allows customers to find more accurate information about shoe size by comparing the shape of your feet to the inside of the shoe. A similar app, Shoefitr, was able to reduce fit-related returns by 23 percent while working with Running Warehouse before being acquired by Amazon a few years ago. Shoefitr worked by comparing the shoe in question to the brand, model, and size of a shoe the consumer already owns.
Credit: vFitshoes.com
3. Tamara Mellon and Affirm, reduced returns by 13 percent
After partnering with Affirm, Tamara Mellon saw that those customers who completed checkout with Affirm returned their shoes 13 percent less often. The company says this aspect of working with Affirm in itself has been a game-changer, as handling returns is costly and burdensome. The theory is that consumers who choose the pay-over-time option have taken the time to consider their purchase and pick the shoe they like the best, decreasing the return rate.
4. Happy Returns, an omnichannel solution
This startup provides an omnichannel solution for online-only retailers. They operate return bars in major malls where shoppers can drop off items they wish to return, decreasing logistics costs for the retailer.
Credit: Happyreturns.com
Jesse is a graduate from the University of Michigan with a degree in neuroscience and a passion for writing. She uses both skills to tackle financial technology. Jesse was born and bred in the Bay Area and has watched as technology companies came to flourish in San Francisco. She is excited to be part of one that focuses on helping people make better financial choices.
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A Clarification, If It's Needed
By Kathryn Jean Lopez
About Kathryn Jean Lopez
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If Kathryn Lopez is excommunicated, it is of her own doing, not because Cosmo or whomever judged her to be no longer Catholic in a blog or TV soundbite. My point re: Kerry, as I hope I made clear, is that there is no reason for "Catholics" to rally around Kerry as a "Catholic," because in his public life, he acts out of conformity with the public teaching of the Catholic Church. And a bishop acknowledging that a public figure is out of communion with Rome would be more than a few steps short of Inquisition–and actually, probably, a healthy and helpful educational opportunity.
Kathryn Jean Lopez is a senior fellow at the National Review Institute and an editor-at-large of National Review. Sign up for her weekly NRI newsletter here. She is the author of A Year with the Mystics: Visionary Wisdom for Daily Living. @kathrynlopez


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I have a confession. I am addicted to avocado. I need to enjoy it at least 3 times a week, or I feel like there is a spot in my stomach that is longing for something more. One of the simplest, most versatile ways to whip up an avocado meal/snack is avocado toast. It seems to have taken the world by storm, as it has popped up all over the blogosphere and instagram as the trendiest thing to eat. I'm just happy that the trendiest thing to eat is actually super nutritious, too!
As the saying goes, an avocado a day keeps the cardiologist away. Or that's how the saying should go, anyway. Research shows that consuming avocado helps to lower LDL cholesterol and helps maintain or increase HDL (good) cholesterol. Avocado consumption will keep your heart happy and healthy. Gone are the days where eating certain fats needs to be feared or avoided. Avocado contains heart-healthy monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats and fiber that can aid in weight management, since they help to keep you full and satisfied for longer. Not to mention, avocado contains antioxidants and vitamins that keep your skin gorgeous and youthful. Who doesn't want that?!
Don't worry- if avo toast isn't your thing, avocado adds an amazing creaminess to smoothies, and is the perfect mayo substitute in sandwiches, and it's incredible tossed into salads. Guac is always a good standby, but watch the portions. Its way too easy to eat your weight it guacamole. Now back to the recipe of the day: Avocado Toast!!!!
I feel silly even calling this a recipe. Making avocado toast is a totally based on personal preference. Make it spicy, smoky, zesty, sweet- whatever! To bump up the nutrition and fiber, I prefer using sprouted Ezekiel 7-grain muffins rather than run-of-the-mill bread. Of course, it is always best to look for a 100-percent whole grain option. Bonus points if you can get your hands on a product that is low in sodium, since bread products can be a sneaky hiding spot for sodium to turn up.
I told you this was easy: spread the avo on the toast, pour on the toppings to your hearts content (except the salt, since too much salt can cause bloating, and a slew of other health problems), and enjoy!!!
As always, let me know how you love to eat avocado. I'm always looking for recipe inspiration! Lately I have been obsessed with making chocolate avocado pudding. It is so delicious, I might have to do a post about it in the near future. Happy Summer!
ooooohhhhhh…aaaaaahhhhhhh, YUM! luv avo 🙂 this looks awesome i'm going to try it tonight!, please share the info asap on the avo pudding!
This recipe sounds like the perfect brunch! A little zest from lunch and crunch from breakfast toast! yum.


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Stephens tragedy will spur Droitwich on
Droitwich Editorial	19th Jun, 2015 Updated: 17th Oct, 2016
CAPTAIN Martyn Davies admitted it had been a difficult time at Droitwich Cricket Club since the tragic loss of promising player Jack Stephens.
But he said he hoped the 23-year-old's death would not overshadow their season and urged his players to try and focus on beating Pedmore tomorrow (Saturday.)
Stephens was on his way to Edgbaston to watch a one day international between England and New Zealand on Tuesday, June 9, when he lost consciousness and never came back around.
Davies, who played with Stephens for a number of years, said his sudden death had hit the club hard as he had played an active role at St Peter's Field and was named young player of the year in 2008.
"It has shocked everyone," Davies said. "He had a lot friends at the club and I personally played with him all the way through the age groups. I also captained him and played in the same senior sides as him, so it is a sad loss.
"We will show our respects to his family, but we need to make sure it does not create a greater emphasis on our games than we already do."
Davies said it was now important his players put all their efforts into coming through what he described as their 'toughest spell of the season'.
Their next opponents, Pedmore, currently sit at the foot of Division One of the Worcestershire County League, but Davies believes his third placed side will need to be at their best to come out on top.
"We have got tough period of games now," he said. "We have got Pedmore this weekend, which will be a really tough challenge and then Hagley the week after.
"Pedmore have got one over us for the last couple of years and I know they are a very good side, so I don't think their league position reflects how good they are.
"We are under no illusion of what qualities they have and Hagley are also a very good side.
"We fancy our chances in both, but we are not going to take anything for granted, so we have got to be on top of our game."
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As I meet more and more prospective students from all over the country, I have noticed that most students (and parents) ask me the same set of questions. This has prompted me to create the following Frequently Asked Questions section, which I hope will prove helpful.
Q: Doesn't Vanderbilt cost a lot of money? Are there scholarships available?
A: The short answer is "Yes" on both counts. The total estimated cost of attending Vanderbilt is currently more than $60,000 per year. However, there are both need-based and merit-based awards available that cover significant portions of that cost, sometimes 90-100%! And these awards are not loans that must be repaid; they are usually a mixture of grants, scholarships, and employment opportunities. The bottom line: the cost of attending Vanderbilt should never dissuade a student from auditioning. Check out the Vanderbilt Financial Aid Office site for more information.
Q: Must I have good test scores, GPA, etc. to get into Vanderbilt?
A: In general, yes. But again, a student who is interested in Vanderbilt should not be discouraged from auditioning at Blair if one facet of his/her academic profile is slightly below the Vanderbilt average. Vanderbilt is a top-15 school, and the average test scores and high school GPAs are very high. At Blair we also take into account the very important factor of musical ability, which can sometimes counterbalance a below-average academic measure to make the sum of the student's application worthy of admission. For your information: current university-wide ACT averages are between 32-34; SAT averages (CR+M) are 1400-1560; 90.4% of incoming freshmen are in the top 10% of their high school class. If you are unsure of whether or not your academics might be worthy of admission, you can always contact the Blair Admissions office for further consultation.
Q: What is the admissions process like?
A: Anyone wishing to study trombone as a music major at Vanderbilt must apply to both Vanderbilt University and the Blair School of Music. You must then submit a pre-screening video for faculty review in order to be invited to audition live. The live auditions are held in front of the brass faculty and usually take place December, January, and February. Detailed info on the application and audition process can be found here. The letters of decision are usually sent out at the beginning of March, and admitted students then have several weeks to decide to either accept or decline their offers of admission.
Q: What does the typical Blair student's day/week look like?
A: Typically, a music major's day is divided into two sections: morning classes and afternoon rehearsals. For many students, individual practice time constitutes a third section of the day, concentrated either early in the morning or in the evening.
Those classes and ensembles which meet multiple times per week usually do so on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. This includes many of our core music courses (history, theory, musicianship), many non-music courses (English, math, sciences), and most of our ensembles (Orchestra, Wind Ensemble, Big Band, Chamber Brass Ensembles). 'MWFs' are the busiest days for most of my students.
Those classes and ensembles which meet only once or twice per week usually do so on Tuesdays and Thursdays. This includes Trombone Performance Class, the Spirit of Gold Marching Band, Student Recital Hour, and various other things which can make good use of the longer blocks of time available on 'TRs'.
Q: Will I ever be taught by a graduate assistant?
A: Not within the Blair School of Music. There is no graduate program at Blair, and it is a point of pride for us that every class/lesson/ensemble is taught by a faculty member, never a graduate assistant. I am the only trombone teacher at Vanderbilt, and every lesson and performance class is taught by me.
This absence of a graduate program also means that Blair students do not compete with Masters or Doctoral students for the best ensemble spots, merit-based scholarship money, or most importantly, a professor's time and attention.
Q: Will I get sufficient individual attention at Blair?
A: Yes, and then some. One of my favorite aspects of the Blair School of Music is the amount of individual attention given to each student. The university as a whole is very concerned with maintaining small class sizes and good teacher-to-student ratios. There are only around 200 university students studying full-time at Blair, which means small class sizes and lots of individual attention from instructors, ensemble directors, and administrators alike.
There will only ever be 8-10 full-time trombonists in the studio. That means that I always have time for the 'extra' things…to meet with and counsel students, to organize and direct the trombone ensembles, to oversee a student's recording session for a competition or audition, or to provide extra help when needed, just to name a few examples. I think Blair's size is fantastic because it is large enough to offer a well-rounded menu of musical experiences to every student, but small enough that we never have to sacrifice the individual attention that is so crucial in undergraduate music study.
Q: What ensemble opportunities are there at Blair?
A: As mentioned in the answers above, Blair offers many opportunities for ensemble performance. Some ensembles are required of all music majors, and some are available as elective credit. Here is a list of the ensembles in which my trombone students most often participate. For a more complete listing and description, visit this page.
- Orchestra/Wind Ensemble: I love the way we do large instrumental ensembles at Blair. Trombone students do not have to choose between symphony orchestra and wind ensemble because both ensembles rehearse on a rotating schedule. This requires a lengthy explanation, but the end effect is that almost every trombone student gets to perform with both the Wind Ensemble and the Orchestra every semester. Trombone majors are required to sign up for large ensembles every semester in residence at Blair.
The orchestra does major repertoire; last year they performed stunning renditions of Tchaikovsky's Symphony No. 4, Vaughan-Williams' Symphony No. 5, and Berlioz's Symphonie Fantastique just to name a few!
The Wind Ensemble is doing great things. They recorded a CD on the Naxos label during the 2013-2014 year, and they really turned heads across the country when Blair hosted the CBDNA conference in 2015.
- Blair Big Band: A fantastic group under the leadership of our new Director of Jazz Studies, Ryan Middagh. Rehearses twice weekly and usually performs two or three concerts each semester.
- Chamber Brass Ensembles: Another of my favorite parts of the Blair curriculum. All brass majors are required to sign up for at least four semesters of chamber ensembles. These ensembles (usually brass quintets or quartets) meet three times per week and are student run. Each ensemble is coached by a brass faculty member once weekly, but the other two rehearsals are run by the students themselves, giving invaluable experience in rehearsal technique, listening, and musical communication. Awesome!
Q: What solo performance opportunities are there?
A: Regular performance opportunities are vitally important to a student's growth and learning, and I work to ensure that my students capitalize on every opportunity. All the trombone students perform for each other once a week in Trombone Performance Class. There is also a weekly Student Recital Hour attended by all Blair students, and students can usually count on at least one performance per semester in this venue. I encourage students to perform more recitals than are required of their degree curricula; freshmen and sophomore recitals are not uncommon at Blair. I also heavily encourage trombone students to participate in solo competitions, from our own Blair Concerto Competition to various national and international trombone solo competitions.
Q: What is your philosophy of teaching and/or music?
I believe music is a gift to mankind, with the potential to change lives for the better. Those of us who devote our lives to meaningful music-making take a great risk, for which the potential rewards are boundless. This means we must dedicate ourselves very seriously and equally to the two sides of music: art and craft. This means equal parts hard work, for which there is no substitute, and a relentless commitment to musicality and expressive performance.
I am interested in producing musicians who play trombone… Not trombonists who happen to perform music. The successful operation of a trombone does not necessarily translate to communication through music. In everything I teach, the end goal is better musicality, not better trombone-playing. We use the trombone to get to better music-making, not the other way around.
It is not my job to produce Jeremy Wilson clones. It is my job to help each student reach his/her goals and become their own artist. I tailor each student's curriculum to his/her needs, career goals, and learning style.
Q: What is your private lesson curriculum like?
A: As stated above, I don't have a standard lesson curriculum, but rather tailor one to each individual student. That said, there are some traits common to most of my students' lesson curricula. Below are some examples; feel free to view and download the most current private lesson syllabus for more complete information.
A balanced mixture of exercises, etudes, excerpts, solos, scales, and tunes.
I don't use solos or excerpts to teach technique. I believe etudes and exercises exist for that purpose, and solo and excerpts are set apart as works of art. Of course solos and excerpts should be used to put into practice and reinforce technique, but should not be the things which actually teach the technique. For example, I would never use Boleroto teach a student better high range. I would use strength and flexibility exercises and upper-tessitura etudes to teach high range ability, then use Bolero to learn how to use the high-range ability to better communicate musically.
Scales and tunes are used to get students using their ears. These are always practiced 'by ear' and performed at a scale and tune proficiency exam once per semester.
Sight-reading ability is hugely important. Students usually sight-read something in the course of a private lesson, either a solo etude or a duet with me.
Q: What is expected of a Blair trombonist?
A: In short, a Blair trombonist is expected to pursue excellence and work hard. I have created two documents which explain in detail what I mean by this. The Blair Trombone Syllabus explains the day-to-day practical expectations of those who study with me, including detailed explanations of the practice requirements. My handout A Culture of Excellence explains in great detail the culture to which we aspire at Blair. I fully realize it is a lot to read and absorb, but my students have found it very helpful.
Q: Can I come visit campus and get a lesson?
A: Of course! If you can make it to Nashville, I am happy to meet with you, give you a private lesson, and answer any further questions you may have. Simply contact me to set up a time and date, even in the Summer! You may also be interested in setting up a tour of Blair or the entire Vanderbilt campus.


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José María Lamamié de Clairac y de la Colina (Salamanca, 16 de agosto de 1887-Salamanca 27 de abril de 1956) fue un político español, abogado, terrateniente en Salamanca, un católico de derechas, carlista y diputado tradicionalista durante la Segunda República.

Biografía
Era hijo de Juan Lamamié de Clairac y Trespalacios, diputado a Cortes por Salamanca en 1907. Fue elegido diputado de las Cortes republicanas por la circunscripción de Salamanca en las elecciones de 1931 y 1933. En las de 1936 también fue elegido inicialmente, pero su proclamación fue anulada por incapacidad legal. Político tradicionalista presidente de la Federación Católico Agraria salmantina, sostuvo que «la democracia política es la negación efectiva de los derechos del pueblo».

De noviembre de 1934 a marzo de 1935 el ministro de Agricultura de la Confederación Española de Derechas Autónomas (CEDA) Manuel Giménez Fernández llevó al Parlamento una serie de iniciativas destinadas a mejorar las condiciones del campo español. Estas propuestas provocaron un agrio debate por parte de diversos diputados en las Cortes y entre los más vehementes opositores a Giménez Fernández estaba José María Lamamié de Clairac.

Fue uno de los 142 firmantes del manifiesto fundacional del Bloque Nacional, y pasó a formar parte de su ejecutiva.

Un hijo de José María Lamamié de Clairac, José María Lamamié de Clairac y Alonso, murió en el frente en 1937.

Referencias

Bibliografía

Enlaces externos

Políticos del Partido Integrista
Políticos de la Comunión Tradicionalista
Diputados de la I legislatura de la Segunda República Española
Diputados de la II legislatura de la Segunda República Española
Diputados de la III legislatura de la Segunda República Española
Carlistas de la Región Leonesa
Diputados por la circunscripción electoral de Salamanca durante la Segunda República
Nacidos en Salamanca


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Q: I want to make dropdown, but the Picker is giving error in React Native I want to make a dropdown but the picker in this code is not working. How the dropdown can be made? this code runs all other things like (Text etc) but when i add picker it gives an error. So, how to make dropdown then?
import { useState } from "react";
import { View, Picker, StyleSheet, Text} from "react-native";

export default function app() {

  const [pickerval, setPickerval] = useState('java')

  return(
    <View style={styles.container}>
      <Text>helo</Text>

      <Picker style={styles.picker} selectedValue = {pickerval} onValueChange={(itemValue) => setPickerval(itemValue)}  >

        <Picker.Item label= "java" value= "java" />
        <Picker.Item label= "a" value= "a" />
        <Picker.Item label= "d" value= "d" />

      </Picker>

    </View>

  );
}

const styles = StyleSheet.create({
  container: {
    flex: 1,
    justifyContent: 'center',
    alignItems: 'center',
  }

})

A: Use this package,
import RNPickerSelect from 'react-native-picker-select';
Example code :

 import RNPickerSelect from 'react-native-picker-select';

 <RNPickerSelect
                placeholder = {{label: "Select Topic"}}
                onValueChange={(value) => console.log(value)}
                items={[
                  {label: 'Grammar', value: '1'},
                  {label: 'Poems', value: '2'},
                  {label: 'Biography', value: '3'},
                  {label: 'Meaning', value: '4'},
                ]}
            />

A: you can try this example, as per React Native Picker Guideline they removed Picker and moved to separate here
import {View, Text, SafeAreaView, StyleSheet} from 'react-native';
import React, {useState} from 'react';
import {Picker} from '@react-native-picker/picker';

const PickerExample = () => {
  const [pickerval, setPickerval] = useState('java');

  return (
    <SafeAreaView>
      <View style={styles.container}>
        <Text>helo</Text>

        <Picker
          style={styles.picker}
          selectedValue={pickerval}
          onValueChange={itemValue => setPickerval(itemValue)}>
          <Picker.Item label="java" value="java" />
          <Picker.Item label="a" value="a" />
          <Picker.Item label="d" value="d" />
        </Picker>
      </View>
    </SafeAreaView>
  );
};
const styles = StyleSheet.create({
  container: {
    flex: 1,
  },
  picker: {flex: 1},
});
export default PickerExample;

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In recent years, the popularity of Chromebooks has skyrocketed, and for good reason. These lightweight, affordable laptops run on the Chrome OS operating system and are perfect for those who primarily use the internet and cloud-based apps. However, one question that often comes up is whether or not it is possible to produce music on a Chromebook. The answer is yes, but it is important to note that the capabilities of a Chromebook in terms of music production are somewhat limited compared to a traditional desktop or laptop computer.
Before diving into the specifics of producing music on a Chromebook, it is worth discussing the hardware requirements for music production. A computer used for music production should have a fast processor, a decent amount of RAM, and a solid-state drive (SSD) for storing audio files and software. While Chromebooks can meet these requirements, they tend to have weaker processors and less RAM compared to traditional computers, which can impact the performance of resource-intensive music production software. Additionally, Chromebooks do not have the option for expandable storage, so it is important to choose a model with enough internal storage to meet your needs.
One of the key considerations when it comes to producing music on a Chromebook is the availability of software. While there are a number of DAWs (digital audio workstations) that are compatible with the Chrome OS, the selection is somewhat limited compared to that of traditional desktop operating systems. Some of the more popular DAWs that are available for Chromebooks include:
Cubasis: This is a full-featured DAW that is available as a standalone app or as a plugin for Chrome. It offers a wide range of features including support for multiple tracks, virtual instruments, and effects.
Music Maker Jam: This is a more basic DAW that is aimed at beginners or those looking for a quick and easy way to produce music. It offers a range of virtual instruments and effects, as well as the ability to record and edit audio.
LMMS: This is a free, open-source DAW that is available for a number of different operating systems, including Chrome OS. It offers a wide range of virtual instruments and effects, as well as the ability to import and export audio files.
While these options are not as comprehensive as some of the more popular DAWs available for traditional computers, they should suffice for most basic music production needs.
In addition to DAWs, there are a number of other tools and resources that are useful for music production, such as virtual instruments and effects plugins. Many of these are available as standalone apps or as plugins for Chrome, and they can be used in conjunction with a DAW to enhance the production process. Some popular options include:
SunVox: This is a powerful modular synthesizer and sequencer that can be used to create a wide range of sounds. It is available as a standalone app or as a plugin for Chrome.
TAL-NoiseMaker: This is a virtual synthesizer that is known for its warm and analog-like sound. It is available as a standalone app or as a plugin for Chrome.
GSnap: This is a pitch correction plugin that can be used to fix intonation issues in vocals or other audio tracks. It is available as a plugin for Chrome.
It is worth noting that while many of these tools and resources are available for Chromebooks, they may not be as fully featured as their desktop counterparts. Additionally, some may not be fully compatible with all Chromebook models, so it is important to do your research and make sure that the tools and resources you are considering will work on your specific Chromebook.
In addition to the software and tools mentioned above, there are a few other things to consider when producing music on a Chromebook. One is the availability of external hardware, such as MIDI controllers and audio interfaces. While it is possible to use a Chromebook with external hardware, the compatibility can be somewhat limited, and it may be more difficult to find drivers or other support for such devices. Additionally, Chromebooks do not have traditional audio inputs and outputs, so you will need to use a USB audio interface or similar device in order to record and play back audio.
Another consideration is the availability of storage space. As mentioned earlier, Chromebooks do not have expandable storage, so it is important to choose a model with enough internal storage to meet your needs. It is also worth noting that producing music can be a storage-intensive activity, as audio files can take up a significant amount of space. If you are planning on producing a large amount of music on your Chromebook, it may be necessary to use an external hard drive or cloud storage service to store your audio files and other project data.
In conclusion, it is possible to produce music on a Chromebook, but it is important to keep in mind that the capabilities of these devices are somewhat limited compared to traditional computers. While there are a number of DAWs and other tools and resources available for Chromebooks, the selection is somewhat limited, and some may not be fully compatible with all models. Additionally, external hardware can be more difficult to use with a Chromebook, and the availability of storage space can be a concern. However, for those who are looking for a lightweight, affordable option for basic music production, a Chromebook can certainly get the job done.
Can you run traditional desktop DAWs on a Chromebook?
In most cases, no. Traditional desktop DAWs, such as Pro Tools, Logic, or Ableton Live, are not compatible with the Chrome OS and cannot be installed on a Chromebook. However, there are a number of DAWs that are specifically designed for use on the Chrome OS, such as Cubasis, Music Maker Jam, and LMMS. These DAWs offer many of the same features as traditional desktop DAWs, but they are designed to run on a Chromebook.
Can you use external hardware, such as MIDI controllers and audio interfaces, with a Chromebook?
It is possible to use external hardware with a Chromebook, but the compatibility can be somewhat limited. In many cases, you will need to use a USB audio interface or similar device in order to record and play back audio. Additionally, it may be more difficult to find drivers or other support for external hardware on a Chromebook compared to a traditional desktop or laptop computer.
Can you use virtual instruments and effects plugins with a Chromebook?
Yes, there are a number of virtual instruments and effects plugins that are available for use on a Chromebook. These can be used in conjunction with a DAW to enhance the production process. Some popular options include SunVox, TAL-NoiseMaker, and GSnap. However, it is worth noting that these plugins may not be as fully featured as their desktop counterparts, and they may not be fully compatible with all Chromebook models.
Is it possible to record and edit audio on a Chromebook?
Yes, it is possible to record and edit audio on a Chromebook using a DAW and a USB audio interface or similar device. Many of the DAWs available for Chromebooks, such as Cubasis and Music Maker Jam, offer a range of recording and editing features, including the ability to import and export audio files. However, it is worth noting that the capabilities of these DAWs may be somewhat limited compared to traditional desktop DAWs.
Is it necessary to have a high-end Chromebook to produce music?
While a high-end Chromebook with a fast processor and a large amount of RAM can certainly be helpful for music production, it is not strictly necessary. Many of the DAWs and other tools and resources available for Chromebooks are not particularly resource-intensive, so it is possible to produce music on a Chromebook even with more modest hardware. That being said, a high-end Chromebook will likely offer a smoother and more efficient production experience.
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Q: Error when trying to load anything (images e.t.c.) from virtual directory on server I have a hybrid application (Asp.net Web Forms + MVC) which is working fine on my local system.
It was working fine on server as well. However, recently it has stopped loading images from one of the virtual directory defined on server.
Rest of the site and images are being loaded without any issue. But whenever I try to load anything from the virtual directory called 'AdImages', the system is giving me following exception.
Could not load file or assembly 'XXX' or one of its dependencies. The system cannot find the file specified.
where XXX is the name of my web project.
As mentioned, rest of the site is working perfectly and images are being loaded and displayed from all other folders.

A: Actually i noticed that this is happening because of few httpModules in my application. When i created a web.config inside my virtual directory and excluded them by adding following line, i started getting images.
"< modules > < remove name="MyHttpModule"/>< /modules>"


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Comunidades Resilientes ante el Covid-19
Fundación Salvadoreña de Desarrollo y Vivienda
The work carried out until August 2021 is described below, in the territories where the actions are carried out:
a) Nuevo Ilamatepec Community (Santa Ana)
In order to improve the community's drinking water distribution network, 100 meters were installed to regulate the use of water resources, PVC pipe, control valves and micrometers were used in each home with their respective box. The support of families in the work crews has been important according to the assigned days, emphasizing that the placement of the home meters is to regulate the consumption of the vital liquid per family, resulting in:
- Decrease in irrational use of water.
- Reduction in the consumption of electrical energy used to pump water from the community well,
Regarding the training and awareness-raising process aimed at the community and the community's social organizations, the contents were explained: current water problems andacro and micro measurement: developing capacities on the operation, maintenance and repair of meters located in homes.
In the case of the establishment of agroecological gardens, the land in which the integrated garden is located has been fenced, with approximate dimensions of 200 square meters (m2), 150 tomato seedlings, 80 sweet pepper seedlings and 60 seedlings have been transplanted jalapeño pepper.
b) Cantons Yomo / Yomito and Potrerillo (Alegría, Usulután)
The activities that have been implemented in the territory are the following:
- Held general assemblies with the community to publicize the project, sign a mutual aid agreement, and explain the organization of work crews.
- A census has been carried out in Yomo and Yomito, where 378 families have been identified.
- The construction of eight cantareras has been completed. These have been built to bring the water service closer to the families of the intervention territory, since the distance and the displacement that each family must make to provide themselves with water is great.
- 12 rainwater collection systems have been installed to promote the collection of domestic rainwater.
- In Potrerillos, the installation of a new water tank to collect water has been supported.
- With the orchards component, progress has been made in the organizational process of new families to join


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JC Continues To Fly Under The Radar On 'Big Brother'
by Zakiya Jamal
Alliances come and go on Big Brother, but this season Level 6 has somehow remained strong and a secret. However, since Level 6 was formed at the very start of the season it is not surprising that some have forgotten who's actually in the alliance. For instance, some fans may be wondering is JC a part of the Level 6 alliance on Big Brother?
Although JC almost always votes with Level 6 he isn't actually a part of their alliance, and does not even seem to be aware it exists. When Level 6 was originally formed it consisted of Tyler, Kaycee, Angela, Brett, Winston, and Rachel. Winston and Rachel have been evicted, making Level 6 actually Level 4 at this point. Still, even after losing two members, Level 6 has remained in power in the house for a number of reasons, the first of which being no one else in the house seems to be aware this alliance exists.
Haleigh only nominated Angela and Kaycee this week because she believes them to be floaters and not because they're a part of an alliance with Tyler and Brett. Additionally, although Haleigh put up Tyler when she was the Hacker she only did so because she believes he's playing both sides of the house, which is only kind of true. In actuality he completely loyal to Level 6 and has only been pretending to be on FOUTTE/The Hive's side.
Along those same lines, Brett has somehow convinced Haleigh that he's on her side and not working with Tyler, Kaycee, and Angela. It is almost as if The Hive does not want to believe there is another alliance in the house even though all the signs are there. Additionally, unlike The Hive, Level 6 knows how to play to their advantages. Tyler has had "The Cloud" power app since the second week, but has only told Sam about it pretty recently. This is the total opposite of Bayleigh who trusted Rachel enough to tell her about her power app and Haleigh who revealed to the house that she was the Hacker, even though it did nothing to save Bayleigh from eviction.
Similarly, other than when Angela turned on Rachel, Level 6 has a solid trust in each other. Differently, whenever a vote was flipped and The Hive was blindsided they quickly turned on each other, blaming everyone except for the actual people working against them. For whatever reason, The Hive is more willing to believe one of their own turned on them or a power app was used then to believe Tyler, JC, or Scottie did not vote the way they said they did.
What also makes Level 6 powerful is they have the votes of the floaters. JC almost always votes with Level 6. The only time he did not was when he voted for Rockstar to be evicted instead of Kaitlyn, simply to cause drama in the house. Similarly, Sam was voting how Tyler told her to vote up until last week when she gave Bayleigh a sympathy vote. Scottie's vote is hard to pin down but usually he votes with the house, which tends to be how Level 6 wants to vote.
In this way, Level 6 almost always has the votes, and The Hive continues to be surprised when the vote does not go their way week after week and it looks like this week will be no different. Even though Haleigh is the head-of-household, Kaycee won the Hacker Comp. As such, Kaycee pulled herself off the block and put up Rockstar in her place. With the power to also pick someone to play in the veto comp and cancel a vote this week, there is a good chance one of Haleigh's allies will go home instead of a Level 6 member. This will also take away yet another vote from The Hive in the house meaning even if Faysal wins the next HOH he will have little control over who actually goes home because Level 6 will still control the votes.


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Main site / Press-service / Новости / The heads of the foreign ministries of Kyrgyzstan and Azerbaijan exchanged congratulatory messages on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations
The heads of the foreign ministries of Kyrgyzstan and Azerbaijan exchanged congratulatory messages on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations
On January 19, 2023, the exchange of congratulatory messages was held between the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic Zheenbek Kulubaev and the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Jeyhun Bayramov from the date of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Kyrgyzstan and Azerbaijan.
In his congratulations, the head of the Foreign Ministry of the Kyrgyz Republic Zh. Kulubaev noted that the centuries-old traditions of friendship and cooperation between the peoples of the two countries go far beyond the period of diplomatic relations and stressed that at the present stage the parties have reached the level of strategic partnership.
In turn, Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov also noted the strategic level of relations between Kyrgyzstan and Azerbaijan and expressed satisfaction with the high-level bilateral visits in 2022.


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The Foods That Are Popular In Each State -- And Only In That State
Ria Misra
Sampling the different regional delicacies and ingredients available is one of the delights of traveling far away. But just crossing state lines can be enough to change up what shows up on your plate, as this map of the most distinctive foods in every state reveals.
Researchers Daniel Fried, Mihai Surdeanu, Stephen Kobourov, and Melanie Hingle at the University of Arizona took a look at all the tweets we send out about food and used the data to get a picture of how people are eating all around the nation. The results are posted in a working paper up on arXiv.
There are some interesting notes in the paper on when, how, and what we're eating (and then tweeting about). Especially fascinating, though were the results that focused on the regional differences in those trends, like this look at the most popular — and distinctive — foods from each states that pop up on Twitter.
Fried et al. broke down their results even a little further with this list of terms that appear most frequently in a handful of American cities. Unsurprisingly, Austin is all about the tacos, while New York-based tweeters betray an obsession with brunch that is, frankly, baffling.
New Yorkers fascination with brunch is apparently part of a regional peculiarity, as the map below, which shows around what meal each region's heaviest tweeting centers around. While brunch holds the top spot in the northeast, dinner fans should head west. The best bets for a good lunch are further south. We also send our congratulations to the Midwest on correctly identifying breakfast as the best meal.
The authors also put together a website where you can break down their results into comparisons, like this map I made of states that tweet about tofu vs. states that tweet about steak (the exception being Wyoming, where they simply refuse to choose between them.)
What are some of the local specialities where you are? Tell us about them — what they are, where to get them, and how they're made — in the comments!
Top image of steak on a grill / LoboStudioHamburg
All maps and charts / Fried et al, University of Arizona


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Watch Lilium's Electric Air Taxi Take Off and Fly in a New Video
The German startup posted footage of the eVOTL aircraft transitioning from vertical takeoff to forward flight.
By Bryan Hood	 on October 23, 2019
It looks like Lilium's bigs plans to launch a flying taxi service by 2025 might actually be on schedule. The German startup has just released the first footage of its electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft in flight.
A new clip posted online on Monday shows how far the company's Lilium Jet has come in just a handful of months. When the company unveiled its egg-shaped, five-seat eVOTL aircraft in May, it also released footage of its first "successful" test flight. But that flight didn't exactly impress, as the unmanned prototype simply took off and hovered in the air for a few seconds before landing. But now, it appears that the company's jet is able to comfortably fly around an airfield at speeds in excess of 62 mph.
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In the new footage, the Lilum Jet can be seen taking off vertically, but then, rather than just hovering, it begins to slowly turn before speeding off around the airfield. The ability to transition from vertical takeoff to forward flight is a huge step forward for the startup, which previously called it "one of aerospace's greatest challenges," according to The Verge. This also means that aircraft has completed the first phase of flight testing as well.
But that wasn't the only big news the company had in store for industry watchers and enthusiasts. Lilium also announced the completion its first manufacturing facility, a 32,000-square-foot space located near its headquarters in Munich. Another larger facility is currently under construction and the company hopes to utilize them both to produce hundreds of Lilium Jets per year in the lead up to the service's proposed 2025 launch date.
While we've recently seen other videos of eVOTLs executing successful test flights, it appears that Lilium has something of a head start on the competition. That will surely be needed, as the company has promised that the jet—powered by 36 engines—will have a range of 186 miles and be able to reach a top speed of 186 mph. If it can actually achieve those goals, the Lilium Jet would be capable of making regional (read cross-state) trips, not just short "taxi" rides in the city. That kind of range could have the potential expand to the company's customer base—and revenue stream—beyond commuters to both business travelers and vacationers.
You can watch the Lilium Jet take off and fly at the 1:43 mark in the video below:
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Live At Montreux 1991/1992 captures two live performances by the provocative pianist and singer Tori Amos at the famous Montreux Jazz Festival. The first performance was recorded before and the second after the release of her first solo album. This is particularly interesting, as it becomes clear how much Amos has grown musically and personally from one performance to the other. The sets cover all of her biggest hits like "Precious Things" and "Crucify," while she offers up a capella versions of "Song for Eric" and "Upside Down," and a famous cover of "Smells Like Teen Spirit." These are two very different live shots of the beginnings of a very special artist.
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Open outcry, also called pit trading, is the system of trading that formed the basis for exchange-based transactions, with participants physically located in a pit or other arena. Traders crowded into these pits or rings (often with several tiers) and used a system that mixed verbal bids and offers with hand signals. A contract was made if a trader yelled out his desire to sell at a certain price and another trader yelled out that he will buy at that price.
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Prince Michael of Hohenzollern-Sigmaringen (Romanian Mihai), formerly King Michael I of Romania (born October 25, 1921), was King of Romania from July 20, 1927 to June 8, 1930, and again from September 6, 1940 to December 30, 1947, when he was deposed by the Communist regime. He has lived in exile ever since. He is a great-great-grandson of Queen Victoria, a third cousin of Queen Elizabeth II, and one of the last living public figures from the World War II era.
Michael was born in Sinaia, Romania, the son of then Crown Prince Carol and Princess Helen (elder sister of King Paul of Greece) and grandson of King Ferdinand I. When Carol eloped with his Jewish mistress Magda Lupescu and renounced his rights to the throne in December 1925, Michael was pronounced heir apparent, and he succeeded to the throne on Ferdinand's death in July 1927.
Since Michael was a minor, a regency was established, but in 1930 Carol suddenly returned to the country at the invitation of politicians who were dissatisfied with the regency, and was proclaimed King again. Michael was designated Crown Prince. In September 1940 the pro-German regime of Marshal Ion Antonescu staged a coup against Carol, who was considered anti-German. Michael was then proclaimed King, but as an 18-year-old he was unable to exercise any authority and served as a figleaf for the Antonescu regime. He already had a reputation for taciturnity. He once said to his grandmother, "I have learned not to say what I feel, and to smile at those I most hate."
In August 1944, however, as the Soviet armed forces approached Romania's eastern border, Michael joined with pro-Allied politicians in staging a coup d'etat against Antonescu, who was arrested. Michael proclaimed Romania's loyalty to the Allies and declared war on Germany, but this was not enough to avert a Soviet occupation.
In March 1945, Michael was forced to appoint a pro-Soviet government dominated by the Communist Party of Romania. Under the Communist-dominated regime Michael was again little more than a figurehead. He was decorated with the Soviet Order of Victory, but in December 1947 the Communists announced the abolition of the monarchy, and Michael was forced to abdicate and soon after left the country.
Michael settled in Great Britain, later he lived in Switzerland, and in June 1948 he married Anne of Bourbon-Parma, with whom he had five daughters. He became a commercial pilot and worked for an aircraft equipment company. Although he maintains that his abdication in 1947 was made under duress, and that he is the lawful King of Romania, in exile he adopted the title Prince Michael of Hohenzollern (the Romanian royal family was orginally a branch of the German House of Hohenzollern).
Michael has not encouraged monarchist agitation in Romania, and royalist parties have made little impact in post-Communist Romanian politics. He takes the view that the restoration of the monarchy in Romania can only result from a decision by the Romanian people. "If the people want me to come back, of course, I will come back," he said in 1990. But, he said, "Romanians have had enough suffering imposed on them to have a right to be consulted on their future." Since Michael has no son, and since the 1923 Romanian constitution did not allow women to inherit the throne, it is not clear what will happen to the Hohenzollern claim when Michael dies.
Michael was stripped of his Romanian citizenship in 1948, and became a Swiss citizen. In 1997, six years after the fall of the Communist regime, his citizenship was restored, and he was allowed to visit Romania. The King and the Royal Family moved back to Romania, living in a castle in Bucharest. The King allowed Romanian authorities to preserve the former Royal Castle Peles in Sinaia in exchange of 30 Millions EUR. The Romanian Royal Family is today one of the most important ambasadors of Romania across Europe, being supported by Romanian authorities in this purpose.
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Нижнее Шерьково — деревня в Велижском районе Смоленской области России. Входит в состав Будницкого сельского поселения. Население — 9 жителей (2007 год).

Расположена в северо-западной части области в 21 км к юго-западу от Велижа, в 16 км южнее автодороги  Смоленск — Невель, на берегу реки Олеська. В 79 км южнее деревни расположена железнодорожная станция Рудня на линии Смоленск — Витебск.

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В годы Великой Отечественной войны деревня была оккупирована гитлеровскими войсками в июле 1941 года, освобождена в сентябре 1943 года.

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Movies: Shyamalan's 'Glass,' with Samuel L. Jackson; Chris Farley; encore for World War I doc
It's a light week for new movies, which just gives you more time to catch the World War I documentary "They Shall Not Grow Old" - and "Tommy Boy."
Movies: Shyamalan's 'Glass,' with Samuel L. Jackson; Chris Farley; encore for World War I doc It's a light week for new movies, which just gives you more time to catch the World War I documentary "They Shall Not Grow Old" - and "Tommy Boy." Check out this story on jsonline.com: https://www.jsonline.com/story/entertainment/movies/2019/01/17/movies-samuel-l-jackson-glass-chris-farley-tommy-boy-more/2550749002/
Chris Foran, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Published 8:30 a.m. CT Jan. 17, 2019 | Updated 9:26 a.m. CT Jan. 17, 2019
Mr. Glass (Samuel L. Jackson, from left), Kevin Wendell Crumb/The Horde (James McAvoy) and David Dunn/The Overseer (Bruce Willis) are brought together for a therapy program gone horribly wrong in "Glass." (Photo: Jessica Kourkounis)
'Glass'
Bring three delusional people with special (if unnerving skills) and try to deprogram them amid their beliefs that they might be superheroes (or villains) — what could possibly go wrong?
That's the gist of "Glass," the third piece in M. Night Shyamalan's triptych of hero-dom and horror. The movie brings together the characters from Shyamalan's 2000 movie "Unbreakable" — in which a security guard (Bruce Willis) is convinced by a fragile comic-book dealer (Samuel L. Jackson) nicknamed Mr. Glass that he has superhuman powers — and "Split," a 2016 thriller in which a man with 23 distinct personalities grapples with No. 24, a monster known as The Beast.
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The trio wind up at a facility run by Sarah Paulson, where Mr. Glass tries to set his own agenda in motion.
The cast includes several of the characters from the previous movies, including Anya Taylor-Joy as the only captive to escape McAvoy's Beast.
Sarah Paulson (left) tries to get inside Samuel L. Jackson's head in "Glass." ( (Photo: Jessica Kourkounis/Universal Pictures)
While critics were generally positive about "Unbreakable" and "Split," they're not liking "Glass" much.
USA TODAY critic Brian Truitt gave it 2 stars, calling it "a letdown, despite a good amount of emotional richness and occasional glimpses of greatness."
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"Glass" is rated PG-13 for violence, gore, thematic elements and language. It runs for 110 minutes.
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The vampire (Klaus Kinski) lays claim to his victim (Isabelle Adjani) in Werner Herzog's 1979 Dracula adaptation "Nosferatu." (Photo: 20th Century Fox)
"Nosferatu": The story of Dracula's been told a gazillion times on screen, but never as hypnotically as in off-kilter German film master Werner Herzog's 1979 adaptation. Herzog's main man, Klaus Kinski, plays the count as an existential victim of his fate, with Isabelle Adjani the object of his undead affections and Bruno Ganz as his minion. In German with English subtitles (despite the photo, the movie's in mesmerizing color). 9:30 p.m. Saturday at the Oriental Theatre, 2230 N. Farwell Ave. $11, $9 for Milwaukee Film members, $8 for seniors 60 and older. Info: mkefilm.org/oriental-theatre.
British soldiers head out of the trenches in a scene from "They Shall Not Grow Old." Filmmaker Peter Jackson restored and added color to century-old footage from the First World War to bring to life the world of the average soldier during the "war to end all wars." (Photo: Courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures)
"They Shall Not Grow Old": In its first U.S. showings last month, it set box-office records and sold out most of its screenings — including in Milwaukee. So Peter Jackson's documentary about the average soldier's experience during World War I — told with actual footage from the century-ago war, digitally restored, carefully colorized and, in some screenings, in 3-D — is back for one more day of screenings. 1 and 7 p.m. Monday at Marcus Theatres' Hillside, Majestic, Menomonee Falls, North Shore, Ridge, Saukville and South Shore cinemas, and at 1, 4 and 7 p.m. at AMC Mayfair Mall 18 in Wauwatosa. Info: marcustheatres.comand amctheatres.com.
Tommy Callahan (Chris Farley, left) sets out to hit the road with his late father's assistant (David Spade) to save the family business in "Tommy Boy." (Photo: Chris Helcermanas-Benge/Paramount Pictures)
"Tommy Boy": Possibly the most beloved movies starring beloved comic actor (and Madison native and Marquette University grad) Chris Farley, this 1995 favorite follows Farley's bighearted attempts to save the family business, with reluctant help from David Spade. Noon Sunday (except where noted) and 7 p.m. Monday and Wednesday at Marcus Theatres' Majestic, Menomonee Falls, Ridge, South Shore and Bistroplex Southridge (12:30 p.m. Sunday). $5. Info: marcustheatres.com.
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"Rameau's Nephew by Diderot (Thanx to Dennis Young) by Wilma Schoen": Microlights Cinema hosts a rare screening of Michael Snow's ambitious 1974 experimental epic exploring the meshing of sound and film. Its running time is not for the squeamish (270 minutes). 5 p.m. Sunday at The Open, 830 E. Chambers St. $5 suggested donation. Info: microlightscinema.com.
Lin Shaye learns some unexpected family secrets in "The Final Wish." (Photo: Courtesy Fathom Events)
"The Final Wish": In this thriller, a young man (Michael Welch) comes home after his father dies to help his mother (Lin Shaye) and get himself straightened out. But the trip back yields some deadly secrets. This one-time screening includes a special introduction recorded by Shaye (best known as the psychic in the "Insidious" movies) and a Q&A from Screamfest Horror Film Festival with the movie's cast and crew. 7:30 p.m. Thursday at Marcus Theatres' Majestic, Menomonee Falls and Ridge cinemas. $12.50. Info: marcustheatres.com.
Will Forte brings "Saturday Night Live's" clueless soldier of fortune to the big screen in "MacGruber." (Photo: Greg Peters/Rogue)
"MacGruber": Of all the "Saturday Night Live" sketches turned into movies, "MacGruber" might be the dumbest. But the overlong, sometimes-offensive 2010 movie based on the overlong, sometimes-annoying spoofs of TV's original "MacGyver," with Will Forte as the gadget-crazy, over-narrating, clueless crime-solver, has developed a cult following over the years. Hence, the screening at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Avalon Theater, 2473 S. Kinnickinnic Ave. $5. Info: avalonmke.com.
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Trademark registration in Swaziland
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Search report In Swaziland reports are only offered for word elements. Delivery time: 5 business days.
Application Approximate process duration for straightforward cases: 18 months.
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Strictly speaking, in the Kingdom of Swaziland trademark registration is not mandatory. The rights to a trademark in this jurisdiction are granted to the person or company that first uses the trademark. However, it is highly advisable that a trademark be registered. This may prove to be crucial in cases of conflicts regarding ownership of the trademark with a third party or infringement. Local registration for a trademark in Swaziland is done through the Ministry of Commerce Industry and Trade Intellectual Property Office.
Locally registered trademark will be valid for a period of ten (10) years starting from the date on which it was filed. They may be renewed as many times as the owner wishes every ten years.
Trademark registration for Swaziland may also be done regionally, as this country is a member of the African Regional Industrial Property Organization (ARIPO) and a party member to the Banjul Protocol. Therefore, one may also register a trademark for Swaziland through ARIPO. Registration through ARIPO grants protection and recognition in the following ten (10) countries: Botswana, Lesotho, Liberia, Malawi, Namibia, Sao Tome and Principe, Swaziland, Uganda, Tanzania (mainland) and Zimbabwe. For details regarding our services for trademark services in ARIPO, please click here.
If you register a combined trademark (which includes both word elements and figurative elements) in Swaziland, the exclusive right to use the trademark is limited to using of the trademark in the exact configuration or way in which it was filed and registered. If you wish to use the word element of your trademark separately from the logo (or vice versa), it is recommended you register for another trademark including only the word or figurative elements you wish to use and protect separately.
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Opposition actions against conflicting applied-for trademarks may be presented within a period of three (3) months following the publication of the conflicting trademark application in the local trademark gazette.
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This organization was created with the purpose of increasing cooperation between its members and aims to create a regional industrial property system.
In regard to trademarks, 10 member states have signed the Banjul Protocol that creates a centralized filing system. Therefore, through this system a single trademark registration through ARIPO would technically grant protection and recognition in all 9 member states that have ratified the Banjul Protocol. The 10 member states included are: Botswana, Lesotho, Liberia, Malawi, Namibia, Sao Tome and Principe, Swaziland, Uganda, Tanzania (mainland) and Zimbabwe.
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