fae teeth n nose n mooth.
wi memory like the putrid seas ae Jupiter.
sweetened songs n yer honey dream rhymes.
If you've been reading this blog for any decent amount of time, you'll know I love the work of Stephen Nelson. One of the best and most prolific concrete/vispo poets working in Scotland today, Stephen's been published in a wide variety of places, including the wonderful anthology The Last Vispo, which I'd highly recommend to anyone (especially if you're not sure what all this vispo fuss is about, but you think you'd like to try it). Most recently, he's brought out a collection with the wonderful Knives Forks and Spoons Press, who are soon to close their doors — sad times, indeed. But they've really gone out with a bang by publishing Lunar Poems for New Religions, a collection which, prior to publication, was shortlisted for the prestigious Crashaw Prize… and I can see why.
rinsed oot & hung in the sky like a sinkin moon.
The whole collection pulses with a weird and brilliant energy, combining Stephen's expert knowledge of the page's potential as shape, as canvas, with strong, rhythmic phrasing and pin-sharp imagery. It's only January, but I'll be shocked if I find a more original, enjoyable collection to top it this year. I'm calling my Top Poetry Read of 2013, folks! And you can buy it right here!
You've probably seen this meme/questionnaire thingy doing the rounds of literary blogs lately? I have, and was kind of dreading my inevitable tagging. However, I found that filling in the answers below actually made me feel quite uplifted and hopeful about the scattered, half-finished MS that is my forthcoming first collection of poems (it has a working title, but it has a kind-of rude word in it. I'm not sure if I'll have the bottle to keep it, or if a publisher could stomach it, so I'll keep it secret for now). Thanks very much to Andy Philip for the nudge! You can see his answers here, at his blog Tonguefire.
It'll be my first full-length collection, so I feel a bit like I've been working towards it ever since I began writing. However, the central themes that are coming to define the working MS really started to emerge last summer, when I did a writer's retreat on the Greek island of Hydra. It was July, and much too hot for me to be outside between the hours of about 10am and 5pm, so I was almost literally walled inside this one-room cottage with the Selected Poems of Adrienne Rich, and a notebook. I think it's the most productive I've ever been.
Poetry. I've been experimenting, writing much longer poems than my usual, but I'm still not sure of them. They may yet end up on the cutting room floor.
I'd love to see a poetry collection — though not necessarily mine! — become a series-of-vignettes movie, like Jim Jarmusch's Coffee and Cigarettes, one of my favourite movies ever. Like The Mermaid and the Sailors, this book is going to contain a lot of strong women. I can totally see Annette Bening "playing" one of these poems, she'd be great.
In the past two or three years, I've widened the focus of my life. I've forced myself to get out of my comfort zone in my work, in my slowly-growing activism, and also in my cultural intake: what I read, watch and attend. I always used to tell my own stories — old family anecodotes nicked and turned into poems, experiences I'd personally had. Now I want to tell stories about bigger things. I'm really interested in class now, and privilege. I feel a real desire to write more about those things.
The MS isn't finished yet… I'm still not sure what's definitely staying in, and what's going. But there might be a poem about donkeys. There's a poem about Allen Ginsberg's mum. There's a poem where I answer back, quite cheekily, to Carol Ann Duffy. I've also written a series of haiku set in the knicker department of Marks & Spencers in Carlisle… but I'm pretty sure I'll chicken out with that one!
Will your book be self-published or represented by a publisher?
That remains to be seen! To be honest, getting a first collection placed at the moment seems to be a bit of a nightmare, so I'm not really thinking about it too much. I'm keener to end up with a collection I can be really proud of.
a throat poet, a fire and tongue type.
Not a serious poet in a gentleman's jacket.
the exact length and breadth of the line poet.
I am an architect with form but never formulaic.
I am a master of design but not mastered by design.
A show it all and throoooooow it at you poet.
Not a serious poet who reads the classics and shows it.
I'm page poet, a literary allusions and allegorical conclusions poet.
A lay subtle structure which unravels a slow-burning conundrum poet.
yet it withstands that breath, and you cannot fake it.
Sexton is more a performance poet; a shout at the top of your soul poet.
A rant in the mirror solipsistic I-alone-exist-and-will-prove-it-poet.
A should have been an actor instead but never knew it poet.
I wrote this on the loo and you can whiff it poet.
I'm a page poet with stable demeanour and quiet composure.
and they set sail quietly on calm waters across oceans of eyes.
Rimbaud is more a performance poet.
as waste under the well read eye of reality.
the false dichotomy of page and perform it, show and tell it poet.
Let the words carry the weight we carry. Let tastes divide.
Quality lingers upon the shelf life longer than the debate will have it.
(In the jungle the soul's wild eyes glare white in the shadow.
The cauldron of the heart sounds like a warm drum.
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My quest for cheap meals went on with one of the most obvious choices when it comes to dining on the cheap.
My first day of work in East Lansing ended around 8:30. I was exhausted and headed straight for my hotel. As I was driving across town on I-496, I was trying to picture what I could grab quickly and eat in my hotel room. I was drawing blank, but I knew there were a couple options right there near the Red Roof Inn.
Like most cities, Lansing is littered with McDonald's. I chose the location on West Saginaw Highway and Vermillion Road in Delta Township for one reason. It was close to where I was going.
Being 9:00 at night on a Thursday meant I should be able to get in and get out in a hurry. I'm not a drive thru fan. In fact, I despise them. Unless I absolutely have to, I never use them. If J forces me to, she leans across the seat and yells into the speaker. I guess I don't speak clearly or something because I never have good luck. I'd rather just take the extra few minutes and walk inside. No one has ever died from getting out of their car for a hamburger.
I'm really predictable when it comes to McDonald's. For, oh 15 years now, I've gotten the Double 1/4 pounder with cheese plain. That's what I got this time. I was starving so I actually made it a large. It didn't take long for the food to come up and since it cost me just a little over six bucks with a drink, I hit my goal of trying to eat cheap.
McDonald's is what it is. I'm not going to trash the place because it is a go-to if you're in a hurry. You always know what you're going to get and as long as that's what you're looking for, that's not a bad thing. There are times I just don't want to think about dinner or I just want to get something and get back on the road. No matter where you're at, you can find a McDonald's to accomplish that.
I agree with you about this McDonald's store being great. But, until they put up the new traffic light on Delta Commerce Drive, it is almost impossible to turn left on Saginaw. Yes you can turn left on Delta Commerce Drive from McDonald's and go to Canal Rd, turn left on Canal Rd and left on Saginaw Hwy. Traffic light at this street is high on priority list for township.


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Enter the AfroPhysicist - trumpeter/composer Theo Croker. Coming straight out of Leesburg, Florida by way of Shanghai, China, this bold young soul-jazz newcomer, grandson of New Orleans trumpet legend Doc Cheatham is fortified by tradition with no lack of contemporary electricity to propel him into the future.
Croker's new album - AfroPhysicist - comes out on May 20, 2014 on Dee Dee Bridgewater's DDB Records via Sony Masterworks' imprint OKeh Records. This is Croker's third album and the inaugural release on Bridgewater's label. His music literally shape-shifts without pause through 12 captivating selections.
AfroPhysicist includes three vocals sung by Bridgewater, each from different eras and genres, and all re-imagined in bold strokes: "Moody's Mood For Love" (the classic James Moody instrumental vocalized by Eddie Jefferson in the `50s, then by George Benson with Patti Austin in the `80s); "Save Your Love For Me," (made famous by Nancy Wilson with the Cannonball Adderley Quintet in 1962); and "I Can't Help It," originally introduced by Michael Jackson on 1979′s Off the Wall, and flipped here into a sizzling, chattering Afro-Cuban whirlwind.
Though Croker recorded two previous albums as a leader - The Fundamentals in 2007 and In the Tradition in 2009 – the time he spent in Shanghai prepared him to become the daring artist that Bridgewater was excited to unleash on her DDB label. "What was hot in New York didn't matter," says Croker. "We were far enough removed that nobody was judging us."
When Croker met Bridgewater, it was October of 2009 during the Shanghai Jazz Festival, where he was playing in the big band that backed her. The two hit it off at an after-party jam and met for lunch during her next visit. When Bridgewater inquired about the music the trumpeter was working on, Croker handed over his iPod and told her to listen for herself. By Summer 2010, they were in discussions about recording an album. "The first thing Dee Dee said was, 'We are not doing a jazz record,'" Croker says laughing. "It was perfect. I already knew who I was and I had no inhibitions."
AfroPhysicist features Croker's core group: keyboardist Sullivan Fortner, wind and reed man Irwin Hall, drummer Karriem Riggins, acoustic/electric bassist Michael Bowie and guitarist David Gilmore, with other horns and specialists. One standout guest is vibraphonist Stefon Harris who brings his unfiltered spell casting to a cover of Stevie Wonder's "Visions." "In another life, maybe I was a singer," Croker muses. "I gave up on that dream a long time ago but felt I could really convey the meaning of Stevie's deeply relevant lyric through my horn. His Innervisions album (1973) was a huge influence for me, flow wise."
Croker also persuaded friend and trumpet veteran Roy Hargrove to guest on a song of his own composition, "Roy Allan" (which Hargrove dedicated to his father). Hargrove originally recorded the tune instrumentally for his 1995 classic album Family, but sang his accompanying lyric only occasionally in concert…until now. Croker also pays tribute to South African trumpeter Hugh Masekela by recording the meditative Serengeti slink of "Bo Masekela," composed by the great Caiphus Semenya in 1965 in honor of Masekela and his then-wife, Miriam Makeba. A souring relationship inspired Croker's own "It's Not You, It's Me (But You Didn't Help)," featuring synchronistic interplay between Croker and Hall on alto flute.
The genre-fusing "Light Skinned Beauty" has elements of rock, hip hop/R&B and a fast swing. "Think about the lines of race being blurred… When you first meet someone, it's hard to tell them who you are in 4-5 minutes. This song is a statement like that," explains Croker. "So if you see a cutie at the bar and you throw out these three genres – with the same harmony and vibe all the way through but with stuff changing over the surface – hopefully one line will stick!"
Before moving to Shanghai, the then 16-year-old Croker lived in Jacksonville, Florida, attending the Douglas Anderson School of Arts and becoming an artist in residence at the Ritz Theatre with its big band. Upon graduation, he attended the Oberlin Conservatory of Music in Ohio, drawn by Dr. Donald Byrd and a faculty of jazz legends including Gary Bartz. Croker won the Presser Music Foundation Award in 2006 and used the money to fund a debut album of original compositions.
"I've always tried to find my own way," Croker states. "I went to Oberlin College instead of Juilliard. Then I went to China. Once there, I opened up – not only to survive but to investigate what was going on. I joined a way-out fusion group led by Alec Haavik, but I also joined a salsa band. Musicians in China don't have stereotypes. To live well, you played everything." Now, following several years of hustling as a freelance musician and live music promoter in Shanghai, Croker is back in New York preparing to take it to the next level. "Dee Dee said it was time for me to come home."
"My older brother is the one who imparted the nickname AfroPhysicist upon me," Croker concludes. "Last spring, I dropped it on Dee Dee and she dug it. She introduced me to an audience that way. They liked it, so it stuck. Maybe it will create a buzz. Look at what artists like Kanye West and Erykah Badu do, changing their genre titles and names to fit different artistic directions. Truthfully, I am a lil' wild! So the title fits – a crazy person in the basement snatching all these things together."
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The Chancellor recently announced that this scheme will now extend to 31 March 2021.
For claim periods leading up to 31 January 2021 an employee will receive up to 80% of their usual salary for unworked hours. This amount is capped at £2,500 per employee for each month, also this cap is proportionately adjusted for the hours not worked. The employer may still top up salary payments if they chose to do so.
As of yet we do not know what level of payments the government will make in February and March 2021. This should be decided in the new year.
The scheme is open to an employer whether they are closed or remain open for business.
Crucially, a claim may be made for an employee who was not previously on the scheme. However, for the employee to be eligible, they must be on the payroll as at 30 October 2020 and an Real Time Information (RTI) submission must have been made between 30 March 2020 and 30 October 2020, detailing a payment of earnings to that employee.
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These grants will be taxable in the hands of the employers and the payments employees receive under this scheme will be taxable income.
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Rohan Bopanna was born on 04-03-1980 in Bengaluru in the state of Karnataka, India. He is an Indian Tennis Player & Philanthropist.
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Rohan Bopanna started playing tennis at the age of 11 but that was only because of his father. He strictly told him to take up a sport and by the time he turned 19, he made tennis as his number one priority. Presently, he ranks among the leading tennis players from India. He was trained by C.G. Krishna Bhupathi at Mahesh Bhupathi Tennis Academy in Bangalore. He turned pro in 2003 and tried his best to qualify for the main draws at the singles event but realized that is game suits the doubles style of play.
He started partnering Mahesh Bhupathi in men's doubles and Sania Mirza in mixed doubles at Davis Cup and on international matches, he had several players. In doubles, he partnered Pakistani player Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi and together they won several titles. The pair was famous by the name Indo-Pak Express. The pair reached the finals of US Open in 2010 but lost out to top-seeded pair of Brian Brothers. The pair won ATP's Humanitarian of the Year award in 2010 and he was also named as a "Champion for Peace" by 'Peace and Sport' organization.
He reached the career-best ranking of 3 in July 2013 and is currently the number 10 seeded doubles player. He along with Sania Mirza almost won India a bronze medal at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio. He is still going strong and is aiming for the 2020 Olympics.
On his 36th Birthday, Rohan established Rohan Bopanna Tennis Academy in Bangalore.
He has involved himself in a lot of charity works. He donates a large chunk of his income to charitable organization GoSports Foundation. He also finances a special school for the physically challenged people in the hometown of Coorg.
From Coorg to Parris, Bopanna created history at the 2017 French Open by becoming the fourth Indian after Paes, Bhupathi, and Mirza to win a grand slam after he won the French Open mixed doubles title with her Canadian partner Gabriela Dabrowski.
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He was born to M.G. Bopanna and Malika Bopanna. He has an elder sister named Rashmi. He is married to Supriya since 2012.
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Stefan Edberg was his idol as a boy when he first took up the game.
Completed his education from Sri Bhagawan Mahaveer Jain College.
He also tried his hands at football and hockey.
Teamed up with Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi to form the Indo-Pak Express and reached his maiden Grand Slam final at the US Open in 2010.
Is a big fan of Manchester United and his favourite holiday destination is Koh Samui, Thailand.
Bopanna is a well-known foodie. When the tennis ace is not globe-trotting in search of trophies, the Bangalore resident loves to come back home to his native Coorg and indulge in the local delicacies. His love for food led him to even co-own a restaurant called 'Cirrus' in Bangalore.
His favourite film is 'Sholay' while his favourite book is Andre Agassi's autobiography, 'Open'.
During the 2010 US Open, the Indian and his then partner, Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi of Pakistan started the 'Stop War, Start Tennis' in an effort to promote peace through sports. Their endeavor was soon recognized and they were awarded the prestigious 'ATP Arthur Ashe Humanitarian of Year' prize in 2010.
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Two sets of donors from Michigan once again made the Philanthropy 50, a list of the country's most generous donors published annually by the Chronicle of Philanthropy for its subscribers.
Mike and Marian Ilitch came in at No. 47 for their $40 million donation to Wayne State University in October.
Of the total, $35 million will fund construction of a new business school building and $5 million will go toward an endowment. As Crain's reported last fall, the gift was the largest donation in the school's history and ranked as one of the top 10 gifts ever to a public business school in the U.S., WSU said at the time.
John Brown, retired chairman of Stryker Corp., and his wife Rosemary also made the Philanthropy 50, coming in at No. 35 for their combined donation of $59 million: $2 million to the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts and $57 million to Auburn University in Alabama.
According to the Chronicle, total giving by the 50 most generous donors in the U.S. dropped more than 30 percent in 2015, with gifts from tech industry moguls contracting sharply. The collective amount donated by the philanthropists on the list totaled $7 billion, its lowest mark since 2010.
But the Chronicle points out that in each of the past five years, one or more large gifts inflated the Philanthropy 50 total, including the $1 billion the late Buffalo Bills owner Ralph Wilson left to his foundation in 2014 through a bequest, which is benefiting causes both in metro Detroit where he lived and in New York.
The 2015 Philanthropy 50 does not include Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg's and his wife Priscilla Chan's highly publicized, December commitment of $45 million to the general good of improving the world for the next generation. That's because the couple is fulfilling their pledge through a limited liability corporation that avoids many nonprofit disclosure and payout requirements and can make grants to for-profit ventures, the Chronicle said.


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Over the last decade, the term "gospel" has taken a prominent place in our theological conversations. Yet, ironically, the more we talk about the gospel, the easier it can be for us to misunderstand what Scripture actually means by that word. One common area of misunderstanding is equating the gospel with the specific doctrine of justification or the moment when we realize our need of a Savior. In that case, we understand the gospel as something that begins our Christian walk but doesn't have much bearing after.
But when the Scripture speaks of our new life in Christ, it doesn't limit it to a particular event or a theological principle. Instead, it uses the term "gospel" to describe a new way of living, an all-encompassing reality, a way of moving through the world. Unfortunately, when we forget this, it can manifest itself in our daily walk and keep us from living in the fullness God intends.
So how can we tell if we are not living in the fullness of the gospel?
1. Our Christian walk will look and feel a lot like a religion of works. Ironically, some of us who would be the first to argue for justification by faith end up being the first to forget that we also walk by faith. We're tempted to engage the process of sanctification differently that we did our initial conversion, as if justification were the momentum we needed to get moving. Once we get our "running start," we rely on our own stamina to keep going.
This is not to say that good works are not part of our Christian life. As image bearers, we are destined to reflect the nature of God, destined to be conformed to the image of Christ. But living out the gospel means remembering that we accomplish those good works—we live in love and grace and holiness—the same way that we were first redeemed: through humble dependence on God as the ultimate source of our goodness.
2. We will develop Messiah-complexes. If we only understand the gospel as a starting point instead of a way of living, we can quickly develop Messiah complexes. The shift can happen very subtly, because more than likely, it will be accompanied by a real desire to do good: to evangelize, to feed the poor, to preserve right doctrine, or to fight for social justice. But a Messiah complex will always reveal itself because our attempts to do good will lack basic manifestations of the Holy Spirit: His love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.
Instead, you will feel burdened by the work, and left unchecked, will begin to judge other people measuring them by your own faithfulness. You will become frazzled and resentful that you have been left with all the work. But we have not been left with all the work and the world is not ours to save. The good news of Jesus Christ is that HE has come to redeem the world. HE has come to establish His kingdom. HE has come to make us like Himself.
we are not living in the gospel because we lack one of its most basic elements: humility. If at the point of salvation I had refused to embrace my own inability, if I had refused to admit my need, Christ would have been meaningless to me. The same is true in our daily life. If I refuse to embrace my human limitations while pursuing good works, I become my own Messiah. And not only that, I can begin to think that I am everyone else's Messiah as well.
3. We will become overwhelmed by failure and live in defeat. Conversely, some of us don't struggle with the need to be a Messiah. We struggle with being overwhelmed by failure and defeat. We are so aware of our neediness, so painfully aware of each stumble and struggle, that we begin to see the gospel as only a future reality. One day, I will be glorified. One day, I will be free. One day, God's promise to save me will be fulfilled.
When we live in defeat, when we think of ourselves first and foremost as depraved sinners, we will focus on our wretchedness, sometimes believing that even our Holy Spirit empowered good works are worthless in God's eyes. We will slog through this life waiting for the one to come.
When my daughter made a profession of faith at the age of five, I couldn't help but worry. I remembered my own faith struggles as a young adult, and I'd heard too many testimonies of false professions. I wanted some way to guarantee that her faith was "real" and not simply a response to her subculture or an attempt to gain her parents' approval. Turns out, one of us did have a false understanding of the gospel. But it wasn't her; it was me.
In many ways, I was putting too much stock in her profession as an event. I was looking at a new born baby and worrying whether or not she'd be able to run a marathon. Instead, I needed to celebrate the wonder of her birth and believe that just as God had given her spiritual life, He would also sustain and mature that life. Just as He had formed her tiny feet, through time, proper nutrition, and care, He would grow those feet to be able to run the race of faith. And just as her tiny spiritual lungs had filled with life-giving Holy Spirit breath, they would be filled by another and another and another. Each breath happening the same way the first one had—through faith, repentance, and dependence on a God who loved her and had given her life.
When we think of being gospel-centered people, we must remember that the gospel is a way of living, not simply a point in time or a set of theological premises. Ultimately we are redeemed through faith in God's promise–the promise that we are destined to bear Christ's likeness, not through our own righteousness, but through His gracious love that seeks us out and restores our brokenness. One day at a time.


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The Maulana Paradigm
Over the past few weeks, the entire nation (and its media) has been fixated on Maulana's upcoming Azadi March, scheduled to kick-off in just 2 weeks from today. We hang onto every word said by Maulana, his deputies, his allies, and of course his adversaries (read: the government). For all intents and purposes, without marching a single mile, Maulana has already achieved his political goal: that of being center-stage in our ongoing political drama.
In fact, truth be told, Maulana has not experienced such political relevance over the past fifteen years. Certainly not since 2002, when his alliance of religious political parties (the MMA) came within shooting distance of forming its government in the center – later settling for Maulana becoming Leader of the Opposition during Musharraf years.
Be that as it may, it is important for the government to listen to Maulana today, with the aim of avoiding the possibility of a religious dharna in Islamabad.
But before assessing what the government can (or cannot) do to assuage Maulana, let us start by recounting an interesting comparison – between Maulana's upcoming march, and the one carried out by Imran Khan's PTI in 2014.
Curiously, the 2014 march and dharna by PTI was dubbed as "Azadi March", which is exactly what Maulana has decided to call his upcoming congregation. In 2014, PTI launched its Azadi March 435 days after Nawaz Sharif's government was formed (on 5th June, 2013); Uncannily, Maulana has also launched his Azadi March exactly 435 days after PTI government as formed. PTI's Azadi March was ostensible aimed at electoral rigging, a recounting in 4 constituencies, followed by a call of early elections; Maulana, true in spirit, has also claimed that his march is against electoral riggings, which resulted in the formation of this "selected" government. In 2014, PTI had promised to stage their dharna till such time that the then government (or the Prime Minister) resigns; Maulana has changed nothing from PTI's playbook, claiming that his party and workers will continue to sit in Islamabad till the government resigns. PTI's 2014 dharna was centered around a 'container' the abode for Imran Khan. Maulana's workers also claim to have made a similar 'container', being kept at a safe location for now, which will be Maulana's residence during his stay in Islamabad.
If one didn't know better, it would be easy to conclude that Maulana is copying Imran Khan. But I am not sure Maulana would agree with this (self-evident) conclusion.
Pun aside, the upcoming march and dharna of Maulana is serious business. And it requires serious minded people to find some way out, without threatening to derail our precarious democratic enterprise. Specifically, the government and its senior political leadership must efforts to avoid the impending standoff.
To this end, the government has a four broad options at hand.
One: the government can try and reach out to Maulana, with the aim of avoiding this Azadi March, and its culminating dharna. As a first step, this will require PTI members to stop mocking the Maulana, or tweeting insults against him and his supporters. This is no time for momentary laughs; it is a time for meaningful reconciliation. In all likelihood, any attempt to assuage Maulana will necessarily require PTI's leadership, and specifically Imran Khan, to personally reach out to Maulana, breaking whatever gridlock governs their personal relationship. At the very least, the 'serious' political leaders within PTI – from Shah Mehmood Qureashi to Jehangir Tareen – will have to walk to Maulana, with hat in hand, and find some way to convince him call off his march. And, of course, Maulana will want something in return. A seat at the table, perhaps. Even if PTI can somehow convince Maulana to retract his demand of dismissing the government, Maulana will still need to 'given' something. What that might be, is really up to Maulana. Because, up until now, over the the past thirty years of politicking, Maulana has always agreed to 'settle' for something or the other. Maybe he is still open to such suggestions.
Importantly, over the past few days, Imran Khan seems to have directed his party leadership to open communication channels with Maulana. Let us just hope that the people cracking jokes at Maulana's expense are not the ones entrusted with appeasing him.
Two: the government can arrest Maulana and his key supporters, before they launch their march. This would be a terrible option to exercise. Not only will it not help the situation, or make it worse, it may even infuse a renewed sense of vigor his Maulana's supporters, compounding the political and security challenges at hand. It may be the worst possible option available to the government, and result in wide-spread agitation that our country cannot bear at this time.
Three: the government can erect roadblocks and other impediments to try and stop Maulana and his supporters from reaching Islamabad. This too, would be a horrendous option. Not only will such impediments not prevent Maulana from reaching Islamabad, they will (in all likelihood) result in a confrontation between Maulana's supporters and law enforcement officials, which could turn bloody without much provocation. For a country that continues to suffer the memory of Model Town Massacre, any scuffle between Maulana's supporters and the police, which results in spilling of blood, will spell the end of PTI's government. No one, in their sane mind, can stand by and watch such atrocity unfold in our streets again.
Four: the government could just let Maulana and his supporters come to Islamabad, unhindered, and hope that they dwindle or dissipate over time. This will amount to placing a bet against Maulana's perseverance to stay in the container for too long, or to be able to keep his supporters engaged for long enough to bear results. After all, Maulana is not someone known for his simple tastes and frugal living. He has been out of the Minister enclave for just over a year (after 10 years of living there) and already he is turning to desperate measures to regain past glory. Maybe he does not have the perseverance to carry this dharna for too long. Perhaps he does. But certainly, allowing him to come to Islamabad is far better an option than resorting to violence in order to stop him.
Truth be told the first of these options (of negotiating with Maulana to avoid this March and dharna) is really the only plausible strategy available to the Imran Khan and his government. With all the acrimony on our borders, this is not time to gamble with domestic peace. It is no time to challenge political stability. Whatever ego or impediments stand in the way of talking to Maulana, must be set aside by the Prime Minister. He has to show that he can be the bigger person here. Not for the sake of survival of his government – no. But for the sake of ensuring that the ship of our State moves towards calmer waters and a brighter tomorrow.
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1. Kansas City Chiefs: Geno Smith, QB, West Virginia (SCOUTING REPORT)
In the wake of a horrific situation that affected the Chiefs organization on Saturday, quarterback Brady Quinn led his team to a win with a very strong performance on Sunday. Quinn isn't, however, the long-term answer at quarterback, and neither is Matt Cassel.
If the Chiefs hold the No. 1 overall pick, they have little choice but to draft the best quarterback on the board, even though there is no elite signal-caller prospect in this class. At this point, the top quarterback prospect is West Virginia's Geno Smith, who combines prototypical size and athleticism for a pocket passer with a strong arm, quick release and the accuracy to make even the toughest of throws.
2. Jacksonville Jaguars: Jarvis Jones, OLB, Georgia (Jr.)
The Jacksonville Jaguars already added one pass-rusher to their defense last week when they claimed veteran Jason Babin from the waiver wire. The Jaguars could still use more playmakers in their defensive front seven, however, so instead of looking for a defensive end, an outside linebacker with pass-rushing ability in Georgia's Jarvis Jones now makes a lot of sense.
Jones can do it all as an outside linebacker, from making run tackles in space to dropping back in pass coverage. While Jones is not a down lineman, he has the pass-rushing ability to line up as an end/edge rusher situationally, in order to best utilize his speed and ability to get after the quarterback.
3. Oakland Raiders: Manti Te'o, MLB, Notre Dame (SCOUTING REPORT)
Rolando McClain may still be an Oakland Raider for now, but after his falling out with the organization last week, it seems very unlikely that he will be a member of the organization much longer. Even if they don't formally move on from him, they could certainly use an upgrade at middle linebacker anyways, as he has failed to live up to expectations since he was selected No. 8 overall in the 2010 NFL draft.
Character has been McClain's biggest issue, but the Raiders could replace him with a natural leader with no character issues in Notre Dame's Manti Te'o. Character is one of many strong qualities Te'o has, in addition to being a tremendous run-stopping middle linebacker with prototypical size and athleticism, while also being very solid in pass coverage.
Te'o may very well be the best overall prospect in the draft, and is a safe selection who can lead their defense for many years to come.
4. Philadelphia Eagles: Luke Joeckel, OT, Texas A&M (Jr.)
The Philadelphia Eagles' biggest problem in their eight-game losing streak has been the play of their defensive back seven, but the value at that position is not on the board in a top-five pick. The Eagles, nonetheless, need to rebuild all over their roster, and a great place to start in the 2013 draft would be selecting a franchise left tackle prospect in Texas A&M's Luke Joeckel.
The Eagles have sorely missed Jason Peters' presence at left tackle this season, and coming off of multiple injuries to the same Achilles tendon, his future is uncertain. Even if Peters returns and plays well next year, Joeckel can be an immediate upgrade at right tackle and the heir apparent on the blind side.
5. Carolina Panthers: Star Lotulelei, DT, Utah
The Carolina Panthers have a major need to improve their power run defense by upgrading at defensive tackle. They can get that upgrade by drafting a true difference-maker in Utah's Star Lotulelei.
Lotulelei is a massive, powerful lineman with the size of a pure run-stopping nose tackle, but with the quickness and athleticism that makes him a three-down force and a great fit for any scheme. He is a true difference-maker who fills gaps consistently and is an explosive interior pass-rusher.
6. Arizona Cardinals: Taylor Lewan, OT, Michigan (Jr.)
The Arizona Cardinals are desperately in need of a new quarterback, but before they can fix the rest of their offense, they must rebuild what is currently the NFL's worst offensive line. The Cardinals should be focused on selecting an offensive lineman with their first-round pick, and the best choice in this scenario would be Michigan left tackle Taylor Lewan.
The Cardinals' current starting offensive tackle duo of D'Anthony Batiste and Bobby Massie have been beaten consistently this season, but the addition of Lewan with the return of a healthy Levi Brown next season would give the Cardinals more stability. A great technician blocker with very good feet, he can be a franchise player for the offensive line, something the Cardinals certainly do not currently have.
7. Cleveland Browns: Bjoern Werner, DE, Florida State (Jr.)
The Cleveland Browns lack a premier pass-rusher at the defensive end position, and there is value on the board at that position. The Browns could immediately fill that need by drafting the best pure pass-rushing defensive end in the class, Florida State's Bjoern Werner.
Werner is a long, explosive pass-rusher, and is also very good at getting out in space to play the run. He is a true three-down lineman, and is a great fit to be a leading playmaker on the Browns' four-man defensive front.
8. Tennessee Titans: Eric Reid, FS, LSU (Jr.)
Opposing quarterbacks have a combined 70.4 completion percentage, the highest of any pass defense in the NFL, against the Tennessee Titans. One big reason for that is a lack of playmakers at the safety position, which leaves too many open targets on the field.
The Titans need to add another playmaker to their secondary, and LSU's Eric Reid is the best defensive back in the 2013 draft class. He is a rangy athlete and also a big hitter, and he can be a much-needed upgrade and difference-maker at safety.
9. San Diego Chargers: Jake Matthews, OT, Texas A&M (Jr.)
The San Diego Chargers could seriously use upgrades at either offensive tackle position. Jake Matthews is a terrific right tackle at Texas A&M who could be an immediate starter at that spot for the Chargers, but also has the upside to make the jump to left tackle at the next level.
It is rare for a collegiate right tackle to be a top-10 draft pick, and Matthews may be a slight reach this high in the first round. He really isn't too far off, however, from his teammate Luke Joeckel; like Joeckel, Matthews has great length, feet and leverage for an offensive tackle.
10. Detroit Lions: Damontre Moore, DE, Texas A&M (Jr.)
Cliff Avril, the Detroit Lions' best defensive end, is likely to leave as an unrestricted free agent after being franchise tagged in 2012. If so, the Detroit Lions need to find another starter at the position to replace him, and the best available pass-rusher on the board is Texas A&M's Damontre Moore.
Moore has had an outstanding junior season, and has a true knack for making plays and getting into the backfield. He is a difference-maker who is great value at the end of the top 10, and would be an immediate replacement for Avril to give the Lions a premier pass-rusher.
11. Buffalo Bills: Matt Barkley, QB, USC
The best pick for the Buffalo Bills here would be Alabama linebacker C.J. Mosley, who would add a big-time playmaker at their biggest position of need. For the Bills, however, it will be awfully difficult to pass up a potential franchise quarterback in USC's Matt Barkley.
NFL Draft Countdown's Scott Wright tweeted on Thursday that he has heard "rumblings" that the Bills will look to draft a quarterback early in 2013, and that certainly makes sense.
Ryan Fitzpatrick is inconsistent, and not a franchise quarterback. Barkley's stock has slipped to the point where he may not be a top-10 draft pick, but he is a very gifted pro-style passer with the tools to be a very good NFL starting quarterback.
12. New York Jets: Barkevious Mingo, OLB, LSU (Jr.)
The New York Jets are probably going to need a new quarterback before they can come close to being a contender again, but there simply is not a quarterback worthy of being selected at this point. Rather than reaching on Arkansas' Tyler Wilson, the Jets should address another major need, which is for a pass-rushing outside linebacker.
LSU's Barkevious Mingo is a tremendous athlete and explosive pass-rusher who is a great fit to drop from defensive end and play outside linebacker in a 3-4 defense. He needs to get stronger and improve as a run defender, but he has huge upside and could make an immediate impact situationally on passing downs.
13. Miami Dolphins: Dee Milliner, CB, Alabama (Jr.)
The Miami Dolphins need to find another starting cornerback to line up across from Sean Smith. If they have the opportunity to draft the best cornerback in the 2013 draft class, that being Alabama's Dee Milliner, he will be tough to pass up, especially outside of the top 10 draft picks.
Milliner is a big, athletic cornerback who has the skills to be a big upgrade over what Davis was, and fortify the back end of the Dolphins' defense as a shutdown cover corner and solid run defender as well. The Dolphins may be looking for offensive reinforcements at wide receiver or at offensive tackle, but they should go with the value of Milliner here.
14. St. Louis Rams: C.J. Mosley, LB, Alabama (Jr.)
Few draft prospects have risen faster this season than Alabama linebacker C.J. Mosley, and as he has emerged as the star of the Crimson Tide's loaded defense this year, he now looks like he could be a steal as a mid-first-round selection. For the St. Louis Rams, who are very thin at linebacker outside of James Laurinaitis, they should not pass up Mosley's value here.
Mosley is a versatile linebacker who can play any linebacker position in a 4-3 scheme, but would be a very good fit as a weakside linebacker in the base defense and to play next to James Laurinaitis in the nickel package. Mosley is a complete all-around linebacker who is a difference-maker in both run defense and pass coverage, and would be an asset to the Rams' defense at a position of need.
15. Dallas Cowboys: Barrett Jones, OL, Alabama
The Dallas Cowboys seriously need to get better on the interior offensive line. Alabama's Barrett Jones, a very good offensive lineman who has the polish and skill to start right away at any interior line spot, would be a perfect fit.
After being an All-American left tackle at Alabama as a junior, Jones should earn the same recognition as the nation's best center in his senior season. Jones could be an immediate and much-needed upgrade at center, but could also be a quick fix at just about any spot on the offensive line.
16. St. Louis Rams (from Washington Redskins): Tyler Eifert, TE, Notre Dame (Jr.)
The St. Louis Rams could certainly still use another weapon in their passing offense, and upgrading with a tight end who can be both a big playmaker as well as an asset as a run blocker. Notre Dame's Tyler Eifert can be both of those things, a tight end who fits the modern prototype and may very well be the best skill-position prospect in the 2013 NFL draft class.
Eifert is a big, athletic tight end who has the potential to be a Rob Gronkowski-like weapon in an NFL passing offense, while he is also a solid blocker. The Rams' offense is still one that lacks a go-to playmaker, but they have to draft one in Eifert.
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steve earle says:
Tavron Auston in the 1st for Pat's? Please no! Small quick wr's are all through the draft, every year. We already have Welker (resign him) Edelman, Demps, and Slater. Last I looked we have the highest scoring Offense in football so a WR in the 1st just doesn't make any sense and a small one to boot?
Something like this looks better to me:
1. Xavior Reid db
2. Bennie Logan dl
3. Alex Hurst ol
Yea, these guys may or may not be there whan we pick but a draft along these lines would be a stronger overall draft.
Travon Austin over Sylvester Williams??? No thanks.
SW = better value and bigger need.
Burma says:
20. Cincinnati Bengals: William Gholston, DE, Michigan State (Jr.)
I can't tell you what a terrible choice this is. Like his cousin, Gholston is an athletic freak, and a well known under achiever. He should not be any where near the first 3 rounds. Alec Ogletree is infinitely more likely here.
You are exactly right Burma. One uninformed Pat's fan suggested BB was interested in Gholston. He's a 3rd day special team pick at best.
Excellent picks for the Rams. In total agreement.
I'd just as soon put Jeff Demps in the slot.
Agree completely! Resign Welker and imagined problem ceases to exist.
Antmon says:
Tavon Austin over Terrance Williams??? No thanks.


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The U.S. city of Baltimore, Maryland () is home to a small Chinatown.  Historically, Baltimore had at least two districts that were called "Chinatown" where the first one existed on the 200 block of Marion Street during the 1880s.  A second and current location is at the 300 block of Park Ave., which was dominated by laundries and restaurants.  The initial Chinese population came because of the transcontinental railroad, however, the Chinese population never exceeded 400 as of 1941.  During segregation, Chinese children were classified as "white" and went to the white schools.  Chinatown was largely gone by the First World War due to urban renewal.  Although Chinatown was largely spared from the riots of the 1960s, most of the Chinese residents moved to the suburbs.  , the area still shows signs of blight and does not have a Chinese arch.  As of 2017, the area has become an "immigration hub" for Ethiopian people.  In 2018, a mural of a Chinese dragon and an African lion was painted to signify the past as a Chinatown and the present as an African neighborhood.  A night market in September 2018 marked the first Asian celebration of the area to an area that was "long forgotten and neglected".

Demographics
According to the 2000 U.S. census, Baltimore's Chinese population stands at 2,404 or about 0.37% of the total population of 651,154.  The Asian population is 9,985 also by the same census figures.

History

Baltimore's first Chinese residents may have arrived as early as the 1870s, but have confirmed records dating to the 1880s.  According to the Baltimore Chinatown project, "... the first Chinatown in Baltimore was located on the 200 block of Marion Street and was surrounded by Fayette Street on the south; Park Avenue on the east; Howard Street on the west; and Lexington Street on the north."  After World War I, the Chinatown moved "... two blocks north on Park Avenue and Mulberry Street because of city renewal."

Although Baltimore was generally less discriminatory against the Chinese, as compared with the South and other cities, Chinese men and women generally had trouble finding jobs outside of the government sector and was largely confined to the family owned laundromats and restaurants.  This status forced many to also have some limited social interactions with the black community that the race riots of the 1960s largely spared Chinese owned businesses which were generally in Chinatown.  However, the decline of Chinatown still occurred as many if not most of the Chinese residents moved to the suburbs. Most have left for Washington D.C. and Rockville, Maryland.

For the years of 1950 to 1970, Shang Wah Long Company was located at 304-306 Park Avenue, a Chinese Grocery/Gift Shop.  It was relocated from Mulberry Street (US Route 40 East).  It grew to a larger size.  The White Rice Inn was located at 320 Park Avenue, a Chinese Restaurant.  Within the 300 block Park Avenue were other shops and several Chinese Family "surname" Associations were present.  Expansion of Chinese influence was through additional Chinese Restaurants about town by names of The Rice Inn (Sandtown Winchester), The Ho Joy Restaurant (Middle River), The Rice Bowl (Glen Burnie), and Golden Star (Waverly). The cooking style/cuisine was "Cantonese."

During the life span of the "Baltimore Chinatown" Chinese Lunar New Year was celebrated.  Refer, to definition of Chinese zodiac.  A Chinese Dragon Dance, fire cracker, dancing, passing out "Lucky Red Envelopes."  Chinese movies were shown in Chinatown at the On Leong Association.  Chinese language schools, at different times, were located in On Leong Association and Grace and Saint Peters Episcopal Church.

As early as the 1970s, Baltimore's Chinatown was in a state of decline to the point that the neighborhood was losing its Chinese characteristics.  While many efforts were drawn up since then to revitalize the neighborhood, Park Avenue Chinatown practically ceased to exist with only one Chinese restaurant surviving, "The Chinatown Café".  , there were debates about whether Baltimore should revitalize the old Chinatown in the location of Park Avenue or build a new one about a mile north at Charles Street and North Avenue.

, the Chinatown Café was replaced by another Chinese restaurant called "Zhongshan."

Origins
Chinese settlers migrated to Baltimore for many reasons, including migration from the West Coast to the East Coast, spurred by the completion of the Transcontinental railroad.  The eastward migration of Chinese included destinations such as New York, Philadelphia and Boston, where the Chinese laborers comprised almost 80 percent of the construction workforce as they completed their work in the West by around 1869.  Many of these laborers ventured eastward in search of jobs.

Another cause for the eastward migration was the anti-Chinese sentiment that was generally felt in the West Coast Chinatowns, such as San Francisco, which was fueled by the economic downturn of the late 1860s.  The laws and the courts generally gave little protection to the minority group and many fled eastward to escape the anti-Chinese riots, and the "... humiliation and persecution."  At the time, Baltimore, being a coastal city and was at one time "... the nation's second largest port of entry" that welcomed European immigrants offered a place where people "... did not live in fear."
Most early Asian settlers "... did not come to Baltimore by way of ship, but instead arrived from the West Coast by rail, Baltimore's reputation as a relatively welcome place for the arrival of international visitors did encourage thousands of Chinese immigrants to locate in the city."

See also
 Chinatown, Rockville
 Chinatown (Washington, D.C.)
 Lum v. Rice

External links

 Bock Ark was an active member of the Chinese-American community in Baltimore.  His papers can be found at the University of Maryland Libraries.

References

Asian-American culture in Baltimore
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Ethiopian-American history
Ethnic enclaves in Maryland
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Revisit our 2018 video interview with late Rolling Stones legend Charlie Watts
The iconic musician, who has died at the age of 80, lived up to his reputation as a raconteur, telling us: "They said the Stones would finish in 1965, but..."
By Alex Flood
This interview was originally published on February 28, 2018
Back in 2018, The Rolling Stones announced a raft of UK live dates for 2018. We were lucky enough to catch up with long-standing drummer Charlie Watts, who has now sadly died at the age of 80. Here's our last audience with a true rock'n'roll legend.
How will this tour be bigger than the others?
"I've got no idea. I never knew about the others when they got bigger and better. It's usually how you set them up – the stage and that. The problem is, we're not doing enough shows to go as berserk as we used to. It's still a good thing to do though. Maybe people are fed up with the big stage, I don't know."
Is this the last Rolling Stones tour?
"I've got absolutely no idea. I'm looking forward to Sunday 8th July, which is the last show. That's as far as I can think ahead with The Rolling Stones. They said we'd finish in 1965 but…"
Have you ever thought about retiring?
"No. I've thought that the band might stop a lot of times. I used to think that at the end of every tour. I'd had enough of it – that was it. But no, not really. I hope [when it ends] that everyone says, 'that'll be it'. I'd hate for it to be a bloody big argument. That would be a real sad moment. But to say this is the last show wouldn't be a particularly sad moment, not to me anyway. I'll just carry on as I was yesterday or today."
The Rolling Stones. CREDIT: Getty Images
Would that be the end of the band?
"I think if Mick or Keith retired then it would be. But they could get another drummer, another guitar player. If Daryl didn't want to do it anymore we'd have a nightmare finding another bass player but Mick and Keith would or could carry on. If Mick said 'I'm retiring' I don't know how we'd do a show without him, or Keith."
Would you play Glastonbury again?
"Well, yeah! I think we would. It was a great day. Mind you we were very lucky with the weather. We did Glastonbury and two Hyde Parks and it was glorious."
Are the Stones working on a new album?
"When we did the blues album 'Blue and Lonesome', that was in the middle of the second lot of sessions for the album. We've done another lot since then. So we've done three or four sets of sessions. But I don't write the songs so I don't have the final say. Once we've played them I'm not interested really [laughs]. But Mick has to live with them and put his voice on them. Keith will sit for hours listening. I don't know where we are with them to be honest. Every time we go in to the studio I think, 'well that was the one'. But it's whether they're happy with it and I don't know if they are yet."
Charlie Watts of the Rolling Stones, circa 1965. CREDIT: Keystone Features/Hulton Archive/Getty Images
What are the new songs sounding like?
"I've got no idea. I could say they sound very much like Stax [Records], and when they come out they sound like Motown."
What is Mick and Keith's relationship like now?
"Very good. They were like brothers when they argued. That's why they argue. They're fine. We did this type of tour in the middle of last year. The problem with time now is it's all become very short. I mean the 'Blue and Lonesome' album feels like a while ago but it's actually a year ago now. It's quite difficult."
Have you ever come close to quitting?
"Yeah, all the time. I used to leave at the end of every tour. We'd do six months work in America and I'd say, 'that's it, I'm going home'. Two weeks later, you're fidgeting and your wife says: 'Why don't you go back to work? You're a nightmare.'"
You once punched Mick Jagger for calling you 'his drummer'…
"I was drunk. It was in Amsterdam, because there was a canal nearby."
Did he ever do it again?
"I don't think so. I actually said you're my singer. But I was drunk, actually."
Mick Jagger and Charlie Watts of The Rolling Stones accept the award for Album Of The Year at the Jazz FM Awards 2017 at Shoreditch Town Hall on April 25, 2017 in London (Picture: Dave J Hogan/Dave J Hogan/Getty Images)
You've been married for 54 years – that's rare for a rockstar. What's your secret?
"Because I'm not really a rockstar. I don't have all the trappings of that. Having said that, I do have four vintage cars and can't drive the bloody things. I've never been interested in doing interviews or being seen. I love it and I do interviews because I want people to come and see the band. The Rolling Stones exist because people come to the shows. There's nothing worse than playing in a club with three people sitting in the front – one's your girlfriend and the other's your mate – and that's the audience. If you wanna play Old Trafford you've got to fill the place up.
"For 20 years I never did an interview, you know? I did one with Ray Connolly and I didn't like the quote. I did say it, it wasn't Ray's fault. But I thought 'that's it!' and I never did an interview. Then Mick got fed up with having to do all of them and I was roped in."
Do you ever get sick of talking about The Rolling Stones?
"I don't really talk about them much. They don't really enter my life to be honest. If Mick rings up it's not The Rolling Stones. Obviously there's a bit of me that thinks it's work. But he usually rings to ask my opinion on a design or something. He gets very annoyed with me because I don't have a mobile. So he can't get an instant reply – he's a real speed freak. It has to go via the postman, then I have to ring him and hope he's in. He gets a bit pissed off nowadays with that. Years ago, that's how we used to design the stage. But now it's a bit quicker. It's easier to do it when we're altogether. But other than that, they don't really enter my life to be honest."
Next year, it'll be 50 years since Brian Jones died – would he be proud of what you've achieved?
"I think so. He would have loved to be a part of it. I don't think he would have coped with it though. He didn't cope with it for the last year of his life. Brian initially was the one who everybody spoke to, 'cos none of us wanted to talk to anyone. Mick was very much in the background at that early time. Brian very much pushed this band to be a band. He pushed us to get work. All the clubs we used to play in London were because Brian was on the phone annoying owners, asking 'can you squeeze us in?'
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"We usually played in between jazz bands because most of the clubs in London were run by jazz musicians or their managers. Alexis Korner conned Bill Pemberton into having the worst night for Jazz – which was Thursday night – as a tryout for his R&B band, which I was in. Then it became the biggest night of the week. Before that it was Sundays at the Marquee Club with Johnny Dankworth's Orchestra – a bloody marvellous band. Dudley Moore was the piano player. it was a fantastic band. Great bloke, Johnny Dankworth."
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5th March 2019 by Rasika Sittamparam
Top Ten London Buying
Alex Stroud is not here to report doom and gloom, despite describing the past two years as 'incredibly testing'. Last year he enjoyed the second highest value of transactions, the highest having been 2014. A memorable moment came when a Kensington pied-à-terre was exchanged off-market after a year's search 'at five o'clock on Christmas Eve'. The purchase was agreed at £8.25 million, even though the asking price was £9.5 million. 'I told my clients what it was worth, I stuck at it and stuck at it, and we got it at the right price,' Stroud says. Besides 'working incredibly hard', Stroud's success is driven by his belief that he'd only lead clients to property he himself would buy: 'I've done 152 transactions in eight years now and I would have bought every single one of them.' Stroud prides himself on his knowledge of London homes, particularly in the £2-10 million bracket. 'I know the streets to buy on and the streets not to buy on, where the porters get drunk, where the lifts don't work and where the tube runs underneath.' However, he's not interested in publicising his talents. 'I've been doing this since I was 19 – I've never once advertised,' he says. 'All my work is word-of-mouth.'


This is my first time seeing Lawrence O'Donnell (I'm a Rachel Maddow follower-and not just because we bat for the same team. Just sayin')–anyway, I love this guy. Of course, I love anyone who thinks LaPierre is a worthless piece of crap. I'm so glad you're back to writing. Keep it up, buddy!


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Go Whole Hog: How to Buy, Butcher, and Share an Entire Pig
by Cynthia Salaysay
In the Bay Area, classes to make cheese, keep bees, and raise livestock are a dime a dozen, but classes on how to buy a whole animal, have it butchered, and share it are rare. The Institute of Urban Homesteading (IUH) in Oakland aims to change that by spreading the wealth, and the pig, in its new class The Whole Pig: Community Pig Buy and Butchery.
The Whole Pig is part of a new series of classes, or "meat parties," which seeks to demystify the process of purchasing whole animals, such as pig and lamb, wholesale. The three-hour class, led by professional cook and Berkeley homesteader Seth Peterson, will give students the knowledge to negotiate with farmers and butchers. Students will have the chance to watch and participate in the butchering of a whole pig into loins, chops, and other usable cuts. Traditional ways of preserving and using all parts of the pig will be discussed. Best of all, participants can take home at least ten pounds of naturally raised pig for themselves. Those who are interested can also take a field trip to the pig farm — DG-Langley, a small farm in Nicasio, California — to see how the pig was raised.
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"We thought it would be fun because it's something you don't get to see very much, and because as an urban person you're already buying your meat prepackaged," said IUH founder Ruby Blume.
According to Blume, the class is an intermediary step between butchering the pig yourself and subscribing to a meat CSA where they take care of cutting up the meat, wrapping it up, and freezing it for you. "Meat CSAs are, price per pound, much more expensive. The wonderful thing about a meat share is you get a better deal on higher quality meat," Blume explained.
"The cost [of the meat] is the same as at the supermarket but the quality is better," said instructor Seth Peterson. "You can also purchase from and support smaller farms — smaller than, say, Riverdog Farm — that aren't necessarily going to make it through the winter."
Learning to butcher a pig is also expensive and takes more time. Places like the Fatted Calf charge as much as $200 for a three-hour hands-on experience breaking down a pig. This class, on the other hand, is quite affordable — $55 for the share of meat, plus the cost of the class, which is between $35 and $65 on a sliding scale.
"The hard part is not cutting up the pig; the hard part is doing it. The hard part is getting a bunch of people together to just do it," Peterson said. "Many hands make for light work."
The class is part of a growing trend of buying sustainably raised food directly from producers and cutting out the middle man. "There are a lot of farmers' markets where you can buy produce directly from the farmer — it's only just now getting to meat," said Blume.
The first class will be held August 13 from 6:30-9:30 p.m. Peterson hopes to hold a whole lamb class in the future as well. Be sure to look at the IUH website for new classes to be added.
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Donations of dog, cat and other pet food to be distributed to local government workers effected by the current shutdown.
St. Louis, MO – The St. Louis Pet Expo, Olympia Athletic and Events Center, and Stray Haven Rescue are combining to host a pet food drive for government workers January 29th thru February 8th. All types of pet food will be accepted including dog food, cat food, small animal foods, etc. Donations of pet food will be accepted at the Olympia Athletic and Events Center, 49 Lawrence St in Saint Charles MO, Monday thru Friday from 5pm to 9pm and Saturdays and Sundays from 9am to 5pm. Those in need of pet food are asked to email their information and need to expo@stlpetexpo.com. Donations will be distributed by Stray Haven Rescue representatives based on availability. Valid government ID will be required to receive the donated items.
Stray Haven Rescue is a St. Louis based feline rescue dedicated to promoting the health, well-being, and welfare of all cats. Information about Stray Haven Rescue is available at strayhavenrescue.org.


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The Racing Tribune.it | Maurizio Arrivabene of Phillip Morris : "The sponsor believes in Ducati"
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(Translated from Italian)
The protagonist behind the scenes, with the important role of bridge between the Ducati and Phillip Morris, which enables the key sponsors of Borgo Panigale important part of being the premier class, Maurizio Arrivabene has expressed his thoughts on the season and on what is about to start.
"We remain extremely optimistic about the project shown by Ducati. We are bound and we continue our partnership with them without any problems, but rather with joy."
During the past season, Phillip Morris became the protagonist of a push to accelerate development work on the GP11, immersed in a crisis results.
"I repeat that we believe in the project since the beginning of our relationship Ducati sponsorship because it is a great value and outstanding potential. Last year there were too many issues for all materialized, with results well below expectations could clearly not a winning brand like Ducati. We intervened because of the time, from the technical point of view, from "outside" problems that can be seen from "inside" the company does not come to light. "
Regarding expectations for the season about to start, with two doors to the Sepang test, Maurizio Arrivabene expressed accurate statements.
"The rivals are favored, and we do not claim immediate victory. We remain of the view that there can be defeated in a championship at this level, the important thing is to defend the dignity and struggle. The brand is important and the pilot is of enormous talent. Wait for the second test in Malaysia to take stock of the situation. "
The risk of hitting the air in the second season is disappointing, but Maurizio Arrivabene declare their loyalty to the Ducati, emphasizing the importance of the partnership.
"Let's clear that the operation likely to bring Valentino Rossi at Ducati was founded by the Borgo Panigale right, then we have allocated the necessary budget to make it reality. The fundamental role it has played Stefano Domenicali. We are not directly related with the pilot and we want to respect the contract. The current thinking points to a start to the season in the best way to deal with then we will take stock of the situation at Mugello. "
A 2011 closed with a surplus of expenses estimated at 40-50% higher than expected, without drawing on funds appropriated by the sponsor.
"Earlier this year, we have made available the budget provided for in the contract, the rest was all a set of sacrifices from Ducati. We have adhered to the partnership, without asking anything in excess."


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Houzz is an oasis for those seeking design inspiration. It is crucial that you use only the highest quality photos in your profile. Stay away from dark, unorganized, or cramped looking photos. Trust us, nobody wants to see a half built basement when searching for elegant basement designs.
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Houzz is a fantastic resource for design build remodelers and contractors to showcase their work. After all, Houzz has over six million users, the majority of which are homeowners. Make sure you avoid the common pitfalls listed above and use Houzz to its full advantage! Need more help? Get in touch with Builder Funnel!


You want to sell the house and the backyard pool has proven to hurt its resale value.
All pool equipment is hauled away and the yard will be left with a final grade of top soil and seeded.
When we get a call from the potential client requesting information and an estimate on removing a pool we always ask if they would like to be home for our visit. Often customers just want us to stop by and take a look at their pool initially due to their busy schedule. Sometimes they request a follow up appointment after they receive our estimate in order to walk their yard and discuss the details of the project.
After looking at the site we can determine and thoroughly explain what needs to be done. We discuss where we will enter their yard with our equipment and review any landscaping or fence that will be removed.
We address any remaining questions or concerns that they have, schedule their job, and then proceed with the demolition.
One thing that sets us apart from our competition is we don't believe in high-pressure sales. There is no push on our end to get you to sign a contract.
Pool project is officially complete! We are so happy. Thank you very much for all of your help. You, Dave and your crew have been awesome. We really appreciate everything.
"...I wanted to thank you for the fine job you did on the pool removal...I really appreciate your efforts and your quick response to all my questions and concerns."
Thank you for the great job you and your crew did removing my swimming pool — what a relief to have that pool gone and the yard looks great!
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Stock MQX Body is HIDEOUS!
Check out those guns! (which don't come in the kit but you can make for yourself).
HAHA! Reminds me distantly of the military monocopters in "The Incredibles".
At first I thought of the star wars speeder things from empire strikes back. I think a plastic 57 chevy would make an awesome quad copter body. Or maybe the scooby doo mystery machine lol.
this is cool need to keep this in mind when i finally get one of these !!!
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A petition for legal separation is similar to petition for dissolution except a petition for legal separation will not actually terminate the parties marital status. It separates the parties, divides property, assigns custody schedules, calculates and orders support, and resolves all other issues that are typically tied to a divorce action.
A divorce proceeding can also be started through the filing of a request for a Domestic Violence Restraining Order. Often, with domestic violence cases there is insufficient time to prepare a full petition. The seriousness of the domestic incident requires an immediate filing to protect the victim of abuse.
A good tip to remember when looking to hire a lawyer is to make sure you find a lawyer that has the necessary experience that you're looking for. If you're going to court soon for a criminal case, it wouldn't make sense to bring on a divorce lawyer, you'll need a criminal lawyer. Same goes for divorces. You generally want to hire an attorney who has handled hundreds if not thousands of divorce cases and generally focuses in the area of family law.
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"""
Contains backtesting logic and objects.
"""
from copy import deepcopy
import bt
import ffn
import pandas as pd
from matplotlib import pyplot as plt

def run(*backtests):
    """
    Runs a series of backtests and returns a Result
    object containing the results of the backtests.

    Args:
        * backtest (*list): List of backtests.

    Returns:
        Result

    """
    # run each backtest
    for bkt in backtests:
        bkt.run()

    return Result(*backtests)

def benchmark_random(backtest, random_strategy, nsim=100):
    """
    Given a backtest and a random strategy, compare backtest to
    a number of random portfolios.

    The idea here is to benchmark your strategy vs a bunch of
    random strategies that have a similar structure but execute
    some part of the logic randomly - basically you are trying to
    determine if your strategy has any merit - does it beat
    randomly picking weight? Or randomly picking the selected
    securities?

    Args:
        * backtest (Backtest): A backtest you want to benchmark
        * random_strategy (Strategy): A strategy you want to benchmark
            against. The strategy should have a random component to
            emulate skilless behavior.
        * nsim (int): number of random strategies to create.

    Returns:
        RandomBenchmarkResult

    """
    # save name for future use
    if backtest.name is None:
        backtest.name = 'original'

    # run if necessary
    if not backtest.has_run:
        backtest.run()

    bts = []
    bts.append(backtest)
    data = backtest.data

    # create and run random backtests
    for i in range(nsim):
        random_strategy.name = 'random_%s' % i
        rbt = bt.Backtest(random_strategy, data)
        rbt.run()

        bts.append(rbt)

    # now create new RandomBenchmarkResult
    res = RandomBenchmarkResult(*bts)

    return res

class Backtest(object):

    """
    A Backtest combines a Strategy with data to
    produce a Result.

    A backtest is basically testing a strategy over a data set.

    Note:
        The Strategy will be deepcopied so it is re-usable in other
        backtests. To access the backtested strategy, simply access
        the strategy attribute.

    Args:
        * strategy (Strategy, Node, StrategyBase): The Strategy to be tested.
        * data (DataFrame): DataFrame containing data used in backtest. This
            will be the Strategy's "universe".
        * name (str): Backtest name - defaults to strategy name
        * initial_capital (float): Initial amount of capital passed to
            Strategy.
        * commission (fn(quantity)): The commission function to be used.

    Attributes:
        * strategy (Strategy): The Backtest's Strategy. This will be a deepcopy
            of the Strategy that was passed in.
        * data (DataFrame): Data passed in
        * dates (DateTimeIndex): Data's index
        * initial_capital (float): Initial capital
        * name (str): Backtest name
        * stats (ffn.PerformanceStats): Performance statistics
        * has_run (bool): Run flag
        * weights (DataFrame): Weights of each component over time
        * security_weights (DataFrame): Weights of each security as a
            percentage of the whole portfolio over time

    """

    def __init__(self, strategy, data,
                 name=None,
                 initial_capital=1000000.0,
                 commissions=None):

        if data.columns.duplicated().any():
            cols = data.columns[data.columns.duplicated().tolist()].tolist()
            raise Exception(
                'data provided has some duplicate column names: \n%s \n'
                'Please remove duplicates!' % cols)

        # we want to reuse strategy logic - copy it!
        # basically strategy is a template
        self.strategy = deepcopy(strategy)
        self.data = data
        self.dates = data.index
        self.initial_capital = initial_capital
        self.name = name if name is not None else strategy.name

        if commissions:
            self.strategy.set_commissions(commissions)

        self.stats = {}
        self._original_prices = None
        self._weights = None
        self._sweights = None
        self.has_run = False

    def run(self):
        """
        Runs the Backtest.
        """
        # set run flag
        self.has_run = True

        # setup strategy
        self.strategy.setup(self.data)

        # adjust strategy with initial capital
        self.strategy.adjust(self.initial_capital)

        # loop through dates
        for dt in self.dates:
            self.strategy.update(dt)
            if not self.strategy.bankrupt:
                self.strategy.run()
                # need update after to save weights, values and such
                self.strategy.update(dt)

        self.stats = self.strategy.prices.calc_perf_stats()
        self._original_prices = self.strategy.prices

    @property
    def weights(self):
        """
        DataFrame of each component's weight over time
        """
        if self._weights is not None:
            return self._weights
        else:
            vals = pd.DataFrame({x.full_name: x.values for x in
                                 self.strategy.members})
            vals = vals.div(self.strategy.values, axis=0)
            self._weights = vals
            return vals

    @property
    def positions(self):
        """
        DataFrame of each component's position over time
        """
        return self.strategy.positions

    @property
    def security_weights(self):
        """
        DataFrame containing weights of each security as a
        percentage of the whole portfolio over time
        """
        if self._sweights is not None:
            return self._sweights
        else:
            # get values for all securities in tree and divide by root values
            # for security weights
            vals = {}
            for m in self.strategy.members:
                if isinstance(m, bt.core.SecurityBase):
                    if m.name in vals:
                        vals[m.name] += m.values
                    else:
                        vals[m.name] = m.values
            vals = pd.DataFrame(vals)

            # divide by root strategy values
            vals = vals.div(self.strategy.values, axis=0)

            # save for future use
            self._sweights = vals

            return vals

    @property
    def herfindahl_index(self):
        """
        Calculate Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI) for the portfolio.
        For each given day, HHI is defined as a sum of squared weights of
        securities in a portfolio; and varies from 1/N to 1.
        Value of 1/N would correspond to an equally weighted portfolio and
        value of 1 corresponds to an extreme case when all amount is invested
        in a single asset.

        1 / HHI is often considered as "an effective number of assets" in
        a given portfolio
        """
        w = self.security_weights
        return (w ** 2).sum(axis=1)

class Result(ffn.GroupStats):

    """
    Based on ffn's GroupStats with a few extra helper methods.

    Args:
        * backtests (list): List of backtests

    Attributes:
        * backtest_list (list): List of bactests in the same order as provided
        * backtests (dict): Dict of backtests by name

    """

    def __init__(self, *backtests):
        tmp = [pd.DataFrame({x.name: x.strategy.prices}) for x in backtests]
        super(Result, self).__init__(*tmp)
        self.backtest_list = backtests
        self.backtests = {x.name: x for x in backtests}

    def display_monthly_returns(self, backtest=0):
        """
        Display monthly returns for a specific backtest.

        Args:
            * backtest (str, int): Backtest. Can be either a index (int) or the
                name (str)

        """
        key = self._get_backtest(backtest)
        self[key].display_monthly_returns()

    def plot_weights(self, backtest=0, filter=None,
                     figsize=(15, 5), **kwds):
        """
        Plots the weights of a given backtest over time.

        Args:
            * backtest (str, int): Backtest. Can be either a index (int) or the
                name (str)
            * filter (list, str): filter columns for specific columns. Filter
                is simply passed as is to DataFrame[filter], so use something
                that makes sense with a DataFrame.
            * figsize ((width, height)): figure size
            * kwds (dict): Keywords passed to plot

        """
        key = self._get_backtest(backtest)

        if filter is not None:
            data = self.backtests[key].weights[filter]
        else:
            data = self.backtests[key].weights

        data.plot(figsize=figsize, **kwds)

    def plot_security_weights(self, backtest=0, filter=None,
                              figsize=(15, 5), **kwds):
        """
        Plots the security weights of a given backtest over time.

        Args:
            * backtest (str, int): Backtest. Can be either a index (int) or the
                name (str)
            * filter (list, str): filter columns for specific columns. Filter
                is simply passed as is to DataFrame[filter], so use something
                that makes sense with a DataFrame.
            * figsize ((width, height)): figure size
            * kwds (dict): Keywords passed to plot

        """
        key = self._get_backtest(backtest)

        if filter is not None:
            data = self.backtests[key].security_weights[filter]
        else:
            data = self.backtests[key].security_weights

        data.plot(figsize=figsize, **kwds)

    def plot_histogram(self, backtest=0, **kwds):
        """
        Plots the return histogram of a given backtest over time.

        Args:
            * backtest (str, int): Backtest. Can be either a index (int) or the
                name (str)
            * kwds (dict): Keywords passed to plot_histogram

        """
        key = self._get_backtest(backtest)
        self[key].plot_histogram(**kwds)

    def _get_backtest(self, backtest):
        # based on input order
        if type(backtest) == int:
            return self.backtest_list[backtest].name

        # default case assume ok
        return backtest

class RandomBenchmarkResult(Result):

    """
    RandomBenchmarkResult expands on Result to add methods specific
    to random strategy benchmarking.

    Args:
        * backtests (list): List of backtests

    Attributes:
        * base_name (str): Name of backtest being benchmarked
        * r_stats (Result): Stats for random strategies
        * b_stats (Result): Stats for benchmarked strategy

    """

    def __init__(self, *backtests):
        super(RandomBenchmarkResult, self).__init__(*backtests)
        self.base_name = backtests[0].name
        # seperate stats to make
        self.r_stats = self.stats.drop(self.base_name, axis=1)
        self.b_stats = self.stats[self.base_name]

    def plot_histogram(self, statistic='monthly_sharpe',
                       figsize=(15, 5), title=None,
                       bins=20, **kwargs):
        """
        Plots the distribution of a given statistic. The histogram
        represents the distribution of the random strategies' statistic
        and the vertical line is the value of the benchmarked strategy's
        statistic.

        This helps you determine if your strategy is statistically 'better'
        than the random versions.

        Args:
            * statistic (str): Statistic - any numeric statistic in
                Result is valid.
            * figsize ((x, y)): Figure size
            * title (str): Chart title
            * bins (int): Number of bins
            * kwargs (dict): Passed to pandas hist function.

        """
        if statistic not in self.r_stats.index:
            raise ValueError("Invalid statistic. Valid statistics"
                             "are the statistics in self.stats")

        if title is None:
            title = '%s histogram' % statistic

        plt.figure(figsize=figsize)

        ser = self.r_stats.ix[statistic]

        ax = ser.hist(bins=bins, figsize=figsize, normed=True, **kwargs)
        ax.set_title(title)
        plt.axvline(self.b_stats[statistic], linewidth=4)
        ser.plot(kind='kde')

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