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Will lotus bud derail Sri Lanka's economic reform agenda ?
A change in current parliament composition could jinx ongoing reform agenda
Uncertainty in economy would intensify next two years
Markets may open strongly today; but upward momentum will be short-lived
By Chandeepa Wettasinghe
The local government election upset for the incumbent coalition could spell doom for the country's economic reform agenda if Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa loyalist faction's Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) pushes its advantage in parliament, and the government may have to sacrifice some of its long-delayed reforms to maintain power.
"There are stories that a new government will be formed. We don't know which government will come into play. If that happens, the reform programme would be completely reversed, which would not be good for the country's economy in the long run," said Former Central Bank Deputy Governor W. A. Wijewardena.
In the recent past he had said that despite the incumbent government's shortcomings, it was the best bet for enacting the reforms necessary to modernize Sri Lanka's economy to attract foreign direct investment, enhance skills and boost exports.
"The government, the main party, the UNP, will now have to look back and examine itself where it has gone wrong," he said.
Unless the parliament composition changes, there won't be any effect on the national economy, according to Wijewardena.
National Chamber of Commerce of Sri Lanka President Sujeeve Samaraweera too echoed these sentiments, saying the local government elections results itself won't have any immediate impact on reforms or doing business.
"Stability of course if the key; we will have to wait and see whether MPs crossover," he said.
Numerous reports yesterday said that the SLPP was already at work, attempting to form alliances in parliament to call for a snap election through a resolution to parliament— to circumvent the constitutional roadblocks against a premature dissolution of parliament— to ride into power on the support it currently enjoys.
The election results follow two years of the agriculture sector—in which nearly a quarter of the population is directly employed—underperforming due to weather anomalies, as well as the fiscal and monetary tightening of the government to normalize macroeconomic indicators and enact reforms, which saw economic growth falling and the populace becoming dissatisfied with the government.
Even if the SLPP does not succeed in its immediate power plays, the situation may prove challenging for the coalition government up to the 2020 general and presidential elections, hanging over like a Sword of Damocles, and threatening the reform process.
Some academics such as Institute of Policy Studies Executive Director Dr. Dushni Weerakoon in the recent past had mentioned that reforms are easier at the start of an electoral cycle, since the painful adjustment costs would be repaid by gains over a 4-5 year period.
The coalition government's reforms however were delayed and were just about to hit their stride when the local government upset occurred, with just two years left to go for the two critical elections.
Central Bank Governor Dr. Indrajit Coomaraswamy too last week said that while the reform process is encouraging and is in moving in the right direction, it is not happening as fast as it should.
Meanwhile, Softlogic Stockbrokers Research Head Danushka Samarasinghe yesterday said that the reforms would have to be readjusted towards growth.
"The ongoing reform process would have to be readjusted and revisited with regard to economic growth and income levels. The polls indicated that Sri Lankans are displeased with the inaction and failure of the 2015 government in keeping their promises. Therefore they have sided with the former President Rajapaksa, who is a proven leader," he said.
Unless there is an adjustment by the incumbent government towards growth, uncertainty in the economy would intensify over the next two years, Samarasinghe opined.
He added that the markets may open strongly tomorrow due to sentiments of local retail and high net worth investors reacting to the election results, but that this would be a short-term effect, since the government's reactions to the election would weigh in the longer-term.
"Now the government has two plus years and uncertainty about investments and markets would get intensified unless President Sirisena makes a strong move towards correcting their actions for the rest of the government's term," he said.
However, the government's ability to halt the reform process and move towards populist policies may also be restricted since the country is deep into an International Monetary Fund's (IMF) reform programme linked to a balance of payments relief package, required due to the debt-fuelled growth strategy Rajapaksa opted for in the past.
That era also saw Rajapaksa transform Sri Lanka into one of the most protected economies in the world.
The Institute of Policy Studies Chairman Professor Razeen Sally predicted the current scenario back in 2016, when he said that unless the government promptly delivers the promised reforms and moves towards growth, the grass roots levels would move back towards a 'Rajapaksa dictatorship'.
"With the rising social discontent, particularly outside Colombo, I think this scenario (a relapse into a Rajapaksa like scenario) becomes more plausible by the day or by the month in the run up to the next presidential election," he had said.
Central Bank holds policy rates steady
Policy stability key to attract investors: British Envoy
Building higher reserves shouldn't be done at all costs: IMF
CB pushes for severing link between fiscal policy and elections
CB stands pat, says low rates will support growth
Central Bank sees 2018 economic growth at 4%


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Best & Worst of 2017 Open Thread
mike (in boston) Dec 31, 2017	55
by mike in boston / @mikeinboston / email
As we come to the end of 2017 I am curious about which changes in the world of Toronto sports media will have the biggest impact on your life. Here are a few things that happened this year that made a mark in the market:
No more Gregg Zaun on Sportsnet's TV and radio channels
Rogers and Bell enlarge their sports partnership by adding the Argos to MLSE's roster
Dave Hodge ends his run hosting The Reporters, cites TSN cost-cutting as reason
The FAN590 continues their decade long policy of not hiring anyone other than white men as hosts
Bob McCown renews with Sportsnet, PTS continues to rotate (non-Cox) co-hosts
TSN1050 cuts costs by reducing number of local hosts, fails to show any ratings success vs FAN for 6th straight year
TheAthletic publicly states they want the newspaper industry to die so they can hire their writers
Postmedia, The Star, and the Globe all report significant financial losses, job cuts
Bell and Rogers cut jobs in media
The Jays are for sale, sort of
Dan Shulman returns to Toronto/Sportsnet
Jay & Dan return to Toronto/TSN
TSN heavyweight hockey personalities start standalone podcasts
Rogers and Bell continue to go back and forth for the #1 TV sports channel spot
Dean Blundell exits sports, starts website, publishes Jackie Redmond rumours
Mike Richards shows some success with his online radio show
Add your thoughts on which of these stories will make a difference to your own consumption habits, or other notable items from 2017. If you want to look backwards, here is our post on the biggest stories of 2016.
thanks for reading and commenting,
until next time …
mike (not really in boston)
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Is PrimeTime Sports In Decline? 31 Thoughts Takes To The Air & Trouble At The Athletic?
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mike (in boston) 2 years ago
Forgot one: in 2017 the Sun and Sportsnet killed their author RSS feeds which means I now read way less of what they publish since I have no easy way to see at a glance when something new is posted.
Daniel 2 years ago
I think the biggest thing for me in 2017 was the DAZN launch / debacle and the reminder that some companies still refuse to commit the resources to stream sports right. The better part is when they act surprised when their paying customers are upset over the lack of quality/availability of the product.
Following up on that, the fact that Rogers has fully embraced stand alone subscription streaming of their sports product with Sportsnet NOW while Bell still refuses to even entertain the idea.
mario 2 years ago
Thanks for all your hard work and input and looking forward how the media landscape looks moving forward. I guess for myself one would have to be why TSN 1050 has not made much of a dent in the radio market with the Fan 590. How they continue down the same path after years in the Toronto market, and it looks like they might be on the same path on the tv side. Having said that I realize Rogers do have the NHL and the Jays I'm just not sure how Bell get there share of the market without local content.
Kevin 2 years ago
I think the growth of the Athletic has changed the analysis of the local teams in the GTA for the better.
Paul G. 2 years ago
An informative and concise list. Thank you.
Seeing it all at once allows you to realize just how much things have and continue to change.
For myself, it is the slow but steady decline in the quality of PTS. While still the best when discussing a big story or issue; as others have noted he is just not really engaged on far too many occasions.
While SN management seems to dictate the use of in house talent for replacement co-hosting, I have no doubt that Bob has input regarding who in that group gets the most exposure.
This has lead to the increased use of Shannon and like others on this Board, I too am sick of the lengthy Costco, restaurant, etc. stories on many nights.
For these reasons, I listen far less than in the past. This is true even for the Roundtables; which used to be a "much listen".
Brian Waugh 2 years ago
Thanks Mike, as always a great job not just this offering but your work all year long.
Love your passion and insight have a great 2018 even if sports radio in Toronto will be life and death to do so.
If I was willing to pay for XM radio in my pick up I would be listening to that instead of Toronto radio, but suffice to say I no longer
Listen to 1050 , only listen to PTS on 590
Brent In LA 2 years ago
I hope everyone has a great New Year.
Here is what's on my mind.
1) I live in LA and don't watch Jay and Dan since they've returned to Canada. How are they doing? I notice their show is already getting some changes in terms of when it's on. Is that due to low ratings? I think they're nice guys, but I am kind of tired of their schtick. It's like a comedy show…that's bad. I don't watch highlight shows often, but when I do, I don't want comedy.
2) Overdrive is the best show on Toronto radio and nobody can dispute that.
3) Scotty Mac is a star in the making. I think he's actually wonderful and listen daily to his show. He's really grown.
4) JD Bunkis is hilarious and I see a huge future for him.
5) Why is Andrew Walker such a jerk on twitter? I see he isn't making friends in Vancouver. Napolean complex maybe?
6) I RARELY listen to the FAN anymore. I'm 33. I have zero in common with the geriatrics they have hosting most of their shows.
7) DartGuy and Todd have a very fun show. I like listening to it.
Have a wonderful New Year everyone.
Thanks to Mike and Jonah for your hard work.
I totally agree they should do a lot better, but they have been having female cohosts in the evening and weekends (Sheri Forde and someone else..blanking on name), and Rob Wong getting a lot of fill in/weekend hosting stuff. A start, anyway.
"Overdrive is the best show on Toronto radio and nobody can dispute that."
Consider it disputed! 🙂
Jimmy 2 years ago
Is it possible that their hiring decisions have absolutely nothing to do with race or gender? Or does every white male hire from here on qualify for gender/race discrimination accusations?
"4) JD Bunkis is hilarious and I see a huge future for him"
I agree wholeheartedly. The week when Ennis was off on vacation was the best week for the 1-4 timeslot in recent memory. JD is knowledgeable and entertaining. He has a long and prosperous career ahead of him.
BingoBangoBongo 2 years ago
I agree with Brent in LA on Overdrive. I also think his age is part of it. That show skews to a younger audience. One other thing I find very interesting. I may have missed it, but I have seen no comments on The Fan and Sportsnet rebranding with " United by Sports", I know companies spend a lot of time and money on positioning and yet on this board, where every little thing pertaining to sports radio is discussed, crickets. I find that curious, although as I said I may have missed it.
Is Landsberg ever going to get a permanent co-host?
I'd like to hear Todd Shapiro on there. I think he's a great fit. Very smart, experienced, and funny. Perfect for the morning commute.
Drumanchor 2 years ago
@Brent in LA
I used to really like Overdrive (and the previous carnation on Leafs Lunch) but, sadly, have moved on. It may be an age thing but even if I was 20, I would be tired of, "One time, me and my buddies…."
Happily back at Prime Time.
Justin 2 years ago
Mike you tend to comment on The Fan only hiring white male hosts pretty often so let me ask, do you have any evidence they go out of their way to only hire white male hosts? What if there is no one interested at the moment for a full time hosts job? Should they then force a women or a person of colour to do a job they dislike, or just ignore credentials and give it to someone underqualified?
Original Mitch 2 years ago
@justin
No one interested in a full time job in the biggest market in Canada for one of the only two broadcast companies? It is beyond a dream job for anyone who gets into sports broadcasting. Finding POC or women candidates, even if only doing a local search, would be a breeze. The Fan has consciously chosen to be all white and male. Recently they had a brand new morning show as well as a 1-4pm hosts to find. How did that turn out?
Tyler 2 years ago
"The FAN590 continues their decade long policy of not hiring anyone other than white men as hosts."
I know it may be exaggeration, but unless there actually is a policy it's merely just coincidence that white males have been deemed qualified for those roles.
Josh 2 years ago
You all seriously don't understand that Mike is employing hyperbole about Fan590's hiring choices in order to shame them?
Anthony 2 years ago
I read it as a simple statement.
That said, its not like TSN Radio is doing much either. The have a single female host. Neither are doing a great job of minority hiring. Up until they got called out on it, the Athletic may have been the worst. (I hope Mirtle wont come on here and troll me about saying something may not be perfect about The Athletic:) )
McIvor 2 years ago
In markets like Toronto and Vancouver? It beggars belief that it is a coincidence.
Bora 2 years ago
I see the JD Bunkis fan club is out in full force, all 2 of them.
Can we list as one of the "worst of 2017" what seems to be the permanent addition of John Shannon to PTS? Maybe this can be asked of the fan590 insider but why is he there? Is he just a Friend of Bob? is he a Friend of the Scott Moore and given free reign? Is John Shannon really a NHL employee put there to keep the "partner" station in check?
Sam 2 years ago
Friedman and Marek are starting a "31 Thoughts" podcast – appears to be produced by Sportsnet. Should be interesting. Will be interesting to see what day of the week it comes out, how close the release is to the recording (eg. currency of info), and if he'll be cannabalizing what he has to say on local Toronto radio and/or his weekly column.
@Hans
Yes to "all of the above".
Brad 2 years ago
Always thought Dave Hodge would make an excellent addition to tsn radio, but presumably, he's not interested. I don't usually find many positives with sportsnet, but Friedman and Marek should make a solid combo. Always liked Marek, but just couldn't listen to his podcast with what's his face from yahoo.
cirroc 2 years ago
Already Best of 2018: Mirtle and the Athletic just can't help themselves. I tend to side with Buffery on this one. Just go about your business and do your thing Mirtle, no need to trash the competition and constantly remind us how new and great you are.
I hope it's not going to be another full week of Arash and Shannon since they are on today. Instant dial turner for me.
I share your concern, but I'm not optimistic. Bob no doubt increased his vacation time with this new contract and as for Shannon…..
Mike V 2 years ago
Mirthle wasn't trashing the competition (though IMO there is plenty to trash about the Sun's sports coverage). Buffery has terrible reading comprehension and acted like a baby.
@Mike V
If Mirtle didn't want to trash the competition, he wouldn't have said 'we have more reporters', he simply could have said 'its sad to see so few guys in the press box'. He made it about the Athletic.
Its the same guy who doesnt let MIB say anything negative about The Athletic without jumping on here and telling him not to.
Simulcast in Mississauga 2 years ago
The FAN590's target audience is men interested in sports. The station has been very successful in its business model. Is it unusual that TV or radio shows aiming for a niche market have hosts and guests that reflect their target market instead of their community? Of course not! In illustration, there are only female hosts on The View and The Social, both shows targeting female audiences. Do people complain about the lack of males on these programs? No, they do not.
Or think about the Marilyn Denis Show. Ninety percent or more of the studio audience is female, Marilyn chooses women oriented topics in the main and the majority of guests are female. Does anybody protest that Marilyn's show fails to reflect the community at large in the GTA? No, again.
People who grumble that the FAN590 should reflect the demographic breakdown of the community instead of their target market are inconsistent in their criticism and would lose their shirts if they actually had to put their own money into radio or TV.
Turning to other topics, 2018 will see continued rapid change in media and sports media. I predict:
-consolidation of major newspapers in the GTA from four to two. Before the end of the decade, Canada may have zero traditional newspapers for the same reasons that the last decade has seen a transformation from print to digital information sources
-Bob McCown will retire to his palatial estate despite his new contract due to continued ratings erosion. Blair, the FANs ratings leader, will replace him.
-TSN1050 will continue to challenge for last place in overall ratings. The only question is when Bell will pull the plug on the current format.
-the Athletic will be sold to Oath, Inc (the digital media arm of Verizon} and will be available without subscription. Canadian content in the Athletic may be ported to a combined Post/Sun also free of subscription. I think the Athletic is like a start up in which the goal of the owners is to sell at an inflated price within a couple of years.
-the Jays will be sold (to the Thomson or Molson family) before Rogers has to invest in renovations to the Rogers center or deal as owners with dropping Jays ratings.
Blake 2 years ago
unbelievable…get off the radio, John Shannon…intermediately tuning into the Fan590 throughout the work day and this Geriatric bore of a 'personality' is all over the station. Hockey Central, Prime-Time…Weekends…etc. Where is the fresh perspective, the intelligent researched opinion?…Your station is suffering what it deserves…back to Satellite Radio i go….The Fan has sadly become some Gomer-infested, local shtick side-show with John Shannon as its official Mascot.
@ Blake Well stated and thank you!
Anthony, he literally said "This isn't a good thing…Support media you read, in sports and otherwise." The guys that took offence to that are really just looking for any reason to be pissy.
And he can say that without promoting the fact that The Athletic had more people at the game then anyone else.
I have no attachment and I thought including that made it about him and The Athletic, not about the others. 'We are still doing our job, but others are not'. If you want to say that its bad that there are less people in the press box, go for it, don't say 'we have more guys then anyone else' in the same tweet.
Im not a Buffery fan, he complained that someone was bringing up 'facts' to take down one of his articles, but that really doesnt have anything to do with it.
Liberty Village Bob 2 years ago
Given that Athletic have said their business model depends on killing the newspaper industry it's pretty obvious what the subtext of the tweet is.
In other matters, when I declined to renew my $4 a month subscription I was offered a new yearly subsciroption for $2 a month. How can they afford to pay anyone at that rate??? In the end I decided not to renew because their baseball coverage is not as good as the other options. I hope they succeed and will check back over the summer to see what they are doing.
@Liberty Village Bob
The Owner was the one who said they wanted to kill newspapers. They can backtrack on it, but the statement wasn't faked or coerced. I cancelled because Mirtle was so aggressive at attacking MIB and anyone else who tried to question the endeavor. They also offered me a 50/60 and 70 percent discount. I feel bad for those who pay full price if you can pay whatever you want after cancelling.
Mirtle was using the Athletic as a comparison point. If all he said was "there's few people in the press box" the obvious follow up from someone would've been "who's there and who isn't?" and as soon as he responded we're in the same place. The tweet was one about support for the industry (we all know WHY there are far fewer reporters at games) and it says a lot more about Buffery than Mirtle that he chose to take it differently.
Since my name is being invoked here, let me just say that I am a big fan of The Athletic and hope they succeed. I also hope that Toronto retains at least two daily newspapers, and will be sad if GlobeSports goes away.
I have written about The Athletic three times, all positive. You can read those posts and make up your own mind: here, here, and here.
I don't see much value in trying to psychoanalyze intention from people's tweets. All parties have stated what they meant so let's just let the record speak for itself and watch this as a story going forward.
One thing to think about: despite big reductions in the number of people in the press box, does anyone think the audience is being under-served in terms of Leafs coverage? I can't keep up. This raises the question of whether sports departments/networks were previously bloated and the current era of cuts is just trimming them down to an appropriate size. I have been having this discussion with several folks over the last few months and will try to write about it soon.
Enjoy the sunshine everyone. Thanks for reading and commenting.
@ Simulcast in Misissauga,
Since everyone seems to be obsessed about the drama between Mirtle and Buffrey, I wanted to just add that I think your points about the FAN590 are absolutely accurate and well articulated. They don't have to answer to MIB, Jonah or anyone else on their hiring practices. Their allegiances are to their sponsors and their audience, and to be successful, you need to know what both want.
Even when you say positive things about Mirtle and the Athletic, he lashes out
https://twitter.com/mirtle/status/912093896964018177
WestDale Rocks 2 years ago
It's stunning how many radio shows are unlistenable. Here's my take:
Brady & Price: Brady is great. Price loves the sound of his own voice and takes up WAY to much air time with multi-minute questions. Producers need to either cut him off or turn his mic off.
Blair & Brunt: I could listen to Brunt all day. Blair is OK, but suffers from the same ailment as Price. 2 minute questions don't work. Watch Larry King.
Ben Ennis: Unlistenable.
McCown: Best show on radio. The show is still listenable with Arash. If I turn on and hear Faulds or Millard, I'm gone.
Overnight: Awful, US syndicated crap. Who is the guy who eats gravel for supper?
Weekends: Lajoie tries hard and is the best of the weekend bunch. Good guests and he interviews well.
TSN1050
Landsberg: Unlistenable. He sounds like a squirrel on Red Bull. Constant interruption of ANYONE else having the audacity to speak while he isn't. No thank you.
Midmorning: US syndicated. Patrick is OK when he's discussing issues. College sports, I'm gone.
Scotty Mac: I like him. Listenable, good interviewer and has opinions. WAY more listenable than Ennis.
TSN Drive: Have found myself laughing from time to time. Good in the winter, not good in the summer.
TSN Evening: Not even sure what they air if there's no game. If it's US stuff, I'm gone.
IMO, it's become all about the "schtick". Some hosts seem to think they need a persona in order to be successful. But the really good ones know they don't need that. The very best one may have a "schtick" of being a dick on the air, but it's not the persona that defines McCown. What defines him is that A) he has great guests; B) he's a great interviewer; and C) he lets his guests and his co-hosts talk. If I was a budding radio host in the city, I'd study hours and hours of McCown interviews. Then I'd study hours and hours of Larry King interviews. Then I'd buy three rolodexes and start filling them with names of every newspaper reporter/magazine columnist I could find. My show would have a rule that NO question could be more than 15 seconds long, and no-one….outside of a monologue….would have any more than 15 seconds to say anything. There would be no phone segments on my show.
Note to PDs: Interviews with people about an event they're sponsoring, or an event you're sponsoring, is a sure-fire way to lose listeners.
@simulcast "the Athletic will be sold to Oath, Inc (the digital media arm of Verizon} and will be available without subscription."
Another rumor is they are trying to pump up the numbers for a sale to Facebook or Amazon … both are dabbling in sports content these days. This also explains the discounted subscriptions. Profit is not the most important concern right now. We will see what happens when the VC runs out.
Steve Jones 2 years ago
Well, it's not getting better. Phone died Saturday morning in the car. So I flipped on the Fan. I caught a segment that was literally a 5+ minute exercise where the round table participants seemed to be under orders to talk about Austin Matthews and how he is the best player. Ever. It was really quite odd. Then I hit the Good Show yesterday (I have no explanation why) and it was a Leafs infomercial. It wasn't sports radio it was an ad. When did sports radio die and sychophantic cheerleading become the norm. Suffice to say I have had my fill for the foreseeable future.
Omario 2 years ago
@West Dale Rocks. Good post. Agree on all accounts. You have my vote as new
PD for the Fan590.
@westdale rocks
Come on, we all know Landsberg schills for 5 Hr Energy, not red bull.
Well, we all called it. Bob is back and sure enough…joining him for the first hour was Shannon.
The second hour has Awash in the co-host chair. This seems like an usual lengthy period of temps in that role.
Has Cox been reassigned?
Sorry, mobile spellcheck. Should read "Arash".
Mike S 2 years ago
Here are some sports radio awards for 2017:
Best Move award………….590 finally pulling the plug on Blundell and bringing back Brady
Strangest Timing award……………….TSN reassigning Naylor from the 1050 morning show just as the fall ratings period was beginning
Worst Move (Literally) award……………..Vendetta moving from Los Angeles to Toronto was bad news for those of us who don't like him as a host on 590
Good Radio award…………..Leafs Lunch when people like Mike Johnson and Gord Miller are on
Bad Radio award…………….Leafs Lunch when people like Mike Weaver and Mark Roe are on
Best Prediction award…………..McCown's Blue Jays 2017 predictions…………. I can't pick one so I will list a bunch of them………….Jays will win 93 games, Liriano will be a Cy Young candidate, Jays will have best starting rotation in the AL, Smoak will have a terrible year, Rowdy Tellez will be the starting first baseman, etc
Not Him Again award……………590 selecting Shannon to be on 15 of the last 16 Friday PTS roundtables of 2017
More Is Less award………….Bunkis talks at least 75% of the time on Good Show……….he seems to be so excited to be on the air that he wants to try to prove how much he knows………….someone needs to tell him to calm down and talk much less
Bizarre Decision award…………..590 leaving sports updates in their podcasts for their morning show
Sign Of The Apocalypse award……………The Dart Guy show on 1050…………..enough said
Lana 2 years ago
Shoaltsy jumped into the mix last night
https://twitter.com/dshoalts/status/951257246360465408
I don't subscribe to the Athletic so could someone explain what the 4 writers they sent to cover the game are going to talk about? I thought they weren't going to do game recaps. Why would you need that many people there? Do they co-write articles?
FAKE NEWS: What's with the phantom indignation on all Rogers platforms, about the "I-Can't-Believe-He-Wasn't-Picked" phantom indignation? I know a LOT of people in sports media and I know a lot of people not in sports media who are big sports fans. Not one of them gives a rat's ass about all star games or who plays in them. In ANY league!
@Westdale Rocks,
Great takes on the programming on both stations and for mentioning one of the best, Larry King. His old all-night radio show on WBEN 930 was always wonderful listening, too.
Anyway, I might add Andi Petrillo to your list of hosts whose questions go on and on and on. I like her work for the most part, but someone please put a muzzle on these hosts. You are losing listeners!
People cheering the news of Damien Cox being dumped from PTS: Why? He's being replaced by Vendetta.
You've heard it here first.
MontfromLondonOnt 2 years ago
@McIvor
I was no fan of Cox but I just can't take that name dropping ego maniac Vendetta – I guess Bob had to sell the farm to get a few more paid days off – Honestly I would rather have 'Repeat' Shannon then either Cox or Vendetta – I was giving up on PTS anyway and this more or less cements it the cohosts and the damn ads!
If that news about Vendetta is more than speculation then I guess it's over for me for the Fan. Listening to Vendetta is just painful. Somehow every conversation manages to be about him in some way. And now that that regrettable trait has become an all too common trait of Bobs as well I just won't be able to listen. I like to know a bit about what hosts are about. I don't need a running in-depth discussion about themselves.
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It's quite a serious condition 'Band'. I've had it since I joined the Gravesend Borough Band in 1949, aged 14.
My dad was in the 'Loyals' stationed as Milton Barracks in the twenties. Tommy Stopford was their Bandmaster, he took over the local band and brought musicians with him, one of them was my father. This must have been when the 'Town Band' changed from being a Brass band to a Brass and Reed band, sometime in the Thirties.
As I showed some interest my dad started to teach me the Clarinet in 1948, thinking that I would soon lose interest!
In the Fifties bands were still very popular, I'm afraid the interest is waning now with all the modern ways taking over.
We used to do what are called Drumhead services for the local branch of the British Legion, I remember Cross Keys, Tunbridge Wells, Preston Hall, Maidstone, Burham, Canterbury Cathedral, and Milton Barracks.
Another event in the town was the May Queen procession through the town to the Fort Gardens. The streets were packed and the gardens filled to capacity. As I worked in a local shop whose busiest day was Saturday I used to take one week of my annual two weeks holiday to enable me to be in the parade.
I didn't have a uniform at first, then a friend hand made me one, and when it looked as though I might be 'staying' I was provided with an ex woman's police uniform adapted to match the men's: dark blue with red cuffs and gold braid, buttons that had to be polished for each wearing, and a cap with a shiny peak. My goodness, I felt so proud as I walked down the road.
Gravesend and Northfleet football club were one of the early clubs to install floodlights and for the home matches on Wednesday nights the band would play pre match and half time in the middle of the pitch. One night it was freezing (literally) and all the valves on the brass instruments froze solid, all that were left playing were the drums and reeds and I had my own little icicle hanging from the bell of my clarinet.
Remembrance Day is a regular spot for the band, that can be interesting too. We've huddled under trees in the wind and the rain, it has been so cold sometimes that you really couldn't feel your fingers, or it can be mild enough to be respectable in the uniforms we wear in the summer. I made some 'bibs' for us clarinet players so that we could still play and keep our instruments fairly dry. Clarinets are woodwind, made of wood with corks to cover the holes; if they get wet the wood can swell up and damage the instrument.
There are about ten lady members in the band now, but when I joined in 1949 they hadn't had a girl in the band before, and I was received with mixed feelings shall we say! Now it's the norm, girls can be in the Brigade of Guards or the Royal Horse Artillery. Wow, how times have changed.
I've mentioned the Fort Gardens quite a bit it's such a lovely setting and a pity that it isn't used so much nowadays. One Saturday afternoon in the early sixties there was a kind of ad-hoc circus for which we played, no lions or elephants! There was a juggling act, some sort of target shooting, I remember because my music folder had a pellet hole in it, I didn't think my playing was that bad! There was also a fire eater who asked if the band had any 'fire' music, all we had to hand was 'Smoke Gets In Your Eyes'. A little chimpanzee called Lulu did tricks or something, but she was really upset when the band played, because when the trombones let forth, you know what trombones are like, the sound hit the walls and came back, and the poor little thing didn't like it at all.
Another very popular venue for the band was the Clarendon Royal Hotel where we ran a series of "Bandtime" concerts through the winter season. This ran for about 12 to 15 years. An old tape recording has recently come to light of one of the concerts, December 4th 1960, which with the wonder of modern technology has been transferred to compact disc.
The Gravesend Borough Band celebrates 125 years in 2005. We are now a Concert or Military band with an almost full complement, sometimes even a bassoon.
Recently a training band has been set up and this is really the way forward, because even though the interest in performing bands is less than it was there will always be a nucleus of interest and enthusiasm. And of course we would always welcome experienced players who may like the idea of getting their instruments out again.
We play at various venues: Dover, Folkestone, Eastbourne, Bexhill, Maidstone, Hever Castle, Herne Bay, but the usual story of course money, local authorities are having shorter seasons to cut costs, so all bands can't have all the jobs each season.
I have made many friends over the years in the band and in the wider music circle and hope to continue for some time to come.
Vera played her very first solo, the Theme from Miss Marple, in front of the band on Sunday 26/09/2010 at the Annual Bandstand Marathon, on the bandstand in the Fort Gardens, Gravesend. Not bad for a band member of 61 years standing who had been leading the clarinet section for many years. The weather was drizzly and chilly, and the audience small but appreciative. At the next practice Vera relinquished the lead seat, and then, just over a month later, left the band altogether. We wish her a happy retirement.
Vera reappeared briefly on 02/06/2013, the day of the 60th anniversary of the Queen's Coronation, and joined in playing at the flag raising ceremony at Gravesend's Community Square.


Inner Out is a Surround Concert for Ice and Live Electronics. The piece is based on the concept of macro photography, and therefore focused on the micro-sounds caused by melting ice. The sound textures and the percussive elements are generated from ice blocks used as musical instruments.
The Sound of Dome is a quadraphonic acousmatic composition about the Florence Cathedral (Duomo di Firenze), Italy.
Every Living Creature Is Due To Arrive Somewhere is a composition built around the themes of 'The Secret of Hanging Rock', which is the last chapter of Joan Lindsay's book 'Picnic at Hanging Rock'.
The main idea behind this piece is to represent and tell musically the interactions that take place between people and interactive systems, such as telephone answering machines.
Wilder Kabinett is a Music Composition for "Naturalis Historia", a 3D Video Mapping Installation by Apparati Effimeri.


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Veterans Day Ceremony at Soldier Field Offers Resonance: Thank You for Your Service
After serving in the Army in Vietnam, Andrew Brown worked as a school bus driver. He once asked schoolchildren on the bus what Veterans Day meant to them.
They gave him an innocent and honest answer: a day off school.
"I just laughed. I love children. In Vietnam, I saw so many babies killed. Brown, 84, said.
He recalled his experience at the Veterans Day ceremony at Soldier Field on Friday.
"Today is a day of celebration. But it's hard to say. It's hard to say," said Brown, who lives in the South Side's Roseland neighborhood.
Bob Holbach, 98, who lives near Irving and Pulaski on the northwest side, served in World War II.
"We are better known now as WWII veterans because there are very few left. It is very rewarding to be here. A little old corporal like me," he said. "I wish her wife was here, but she couldn't come. We've been married 74 years. She's 95. God give us a good family." I did."
World War II veteran Bob Holbach, 98, attended the annual Veterans Day celebrations at Soldier Field.
Army Sergeant Jared Simmons was in town to attend the ceremony at halftime on Sunday at the Bears' game and took some time to reflect on his service.
"Thanks to all these soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice, we are able to stand here today and enjoy all that we do," he said.
"And I hope not, but it's a reminder that someday I may have to make that sacrifice too. And a reminder that there are many who have done it." I would love to do it," said Simmons, who is from Redding, Pennsylvania.
For Michael Panajon, who served in the Army and served in Iraq, the day is filled with pride.
"I am proud of what I was able to do when I was in service. Serving in the U.S. Army was probably the best decision of my life," said the 41-year-old who lives in Pilsen and works in the hospitality industry. said Panahon.
It doesn't take him for granted to say "thank you" for your service.
"I certainly appreciate it," he said.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot presided over the event and said Chicago has more than 60,000 veterans.
"They all answered the same incredible call to service. I will never forget what you gave me," said Lightfoot, noting that her sister is an Army veteran.
brig. Illinois Army National Guard General Rodney Boyd, who grew up on the South Side, nodded to the White Sox before imploring people to show their appreciation on Veterans Day.
"It's time to say thank you to strangers," he said. "Fight for our freedom. It's important. It's something we should remember."
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2022/11/11/23453724/veterans-day-chicago-soldier-field Veterans Day Ceremony at Soldier Field Offers Resonance: Thank You for Your Service


My HTC One is my daily driver. All the amazing features of this device have been well documented from the gorgeous metal body, amazing HD screen, dual front facing BoomSound speakers, and the amazing battery life…right? On a normal day, the HTC One will get me through the day without a problem, but there are those occasions when you need it to last a little longer.
For these occasions, I picked up the 2500mAH Mophie Juice Pack case for the HTC One. Mophie has comparable cases for iPhone 4/4S, iPhone 5, and Galaxy devices. It can easily be explained as a case with an additional battery built in that is designed to add up to 100% extra battery life. It does add some major bulk(and protection) while having access to all needed ports and buttons.
It's summertime. I want to be outside. I do not what to be tethered to a charger. I want to enjoy day long tailgating before a baseball game and still have battery life to take pictures and videos of the game. That is exactly how I put it to the test.
Make the 1 hour drive to the stadium.
Almost 3 hours of tail gaiting including tons of Pics and HTC Zoes. Multiple check ins via Facebook, Foursquare, and Untappd. Many uploaded pics to Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
I was so confident in the extra battery life I had that I gave the Mophie to 2 other friends with HTC Ones who were running low on battery life during the same activities.
Made it through the entire baseball game taking more pics, uploading more pics, and checking in to more social networks.
Although the Mophie was dead by this point, my HTC One battery remained. I was able to go on with the post game festivities well into the early morning hours without needing to plug in.
Overall, I would say that with the Mophie I was able to get in over 10 hours of really heavy usage. Almost constant usage in a MLB stadium where battery drain is higher due to so many people packed into an area and network searching, my phone would typically be dead by the 3rd inning.
The HTC One Mophie Juice pack is now available in Black or Silver. The Silver has only recently become available and I picked it up from my local AT&T store for $100. I must note that the first one I got was defective. The case is designed so you can still use the IR port on the HTC One. The power button on the Juice Pack for some reason was always pressed in no matter what I did, causing it to power down the phone and power it back on over and over again. I had to rip the button out in order to use the case without it turning my phone on and off. You will see pictures of the case with the button and without. Once I exchanged the new Mophie was just fine.
If you want to grab a Mophie Juice Pack at Amazon for $99.


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Financial Commission appointed Zack Ioannou as Head of Dispute Resolution Committee
The Financial Commission / أخبار و أحداث جديدة / Company News @ar / Financial Commission appointed Zack Ioannou as Head of Dispute Resolution Committee
The Financial Commission is delighted to welcome Zack Ioannou as the new Head of the Dispute Resolution Committee (DRC). The DRC is the heart of the Commission and the body, which oversees the dispute resolution process from end to end. Financial Commission strives to gather all the top figures of the industry to be part of the core team of the Commission in general and the DRC in particular. Experience in everything, and this is especially true in the world of finance and trading; and this appointment of Zack as the Head of the DRC is no exception.
Zack has over 25 years of financial markets experience gained in senior roles at investment banks such as Smith Barney and Wells Fargo, as well as at securities and brokerage firms such as FxPro and Easy Forex. He has established and developed financial trading businesses and brokerages covering a broad range of markets serving institutional and retail clients. His background includes market making, proprietary trading, risk management, sales and business development, regulatory compliance, finance and operational management. Zack is registered with the FCA in the UK and the CySEC in Cyprus.
The DRC members come from various backgrounds, which come together to create a diverse framework for the resolution of any dispute, with one common thread: the recognition that knowledge and hands-on experience are key traits to the function of the DRC.
We are honored to welcome Zack Ioannou to this top role within the DRC, and are proud of this addition to the Commission.
About the Financial Commission:
The Financial Commission is an external dispute resolution (EDR) organization for consumers/traders who are unable to resolve disputes with financial services providers that are members of the Financial Commission. The Financial Commission set out to provide a new approach for traders and brokers alike to resolve any issues that arise in the course of trading the Forex market. The Financial Commission was established to be a neutral 3rd party committee to fairly review and resolve complaints in an effort to facilitate a simpler, swifter resolution than through industry regulators and the legal system
For more information, please contact The Financial Commission – [email protected] or by phone 212-655-5493


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Q: Java add a Dashed or dotted border to a JPanel I am having problems with this thing: can I, in some way, add a dashed (or dotted, no matter) border to a JPanel?
I searched SO questions but seems that no one asked this before.
I'm wondering if is there any class to use. actually I am using:
myPanel.setBorder(BorderFactory.createLineBorder(Color.BLACK));

Obviously this is a standard class that give only few standard borders, no one is useful for me.

A: You're looking for BorderFactory.createDashedBorder(Paint).

A: Starting from Java 7, you can use BorderFactory.createDashedBorder(Paint).
Prior to Java 7, you have to define this border yourself. Then you can use this self-written border:
private class DashedBorder extends AbstractBorder {
    @Override
    public void paintBorder(Component comp, Graphics g, int x, int y, int w, int h) {
        Graphics2D gg = (Graphics2D) g;
        gg.setColor(Color.GRAY);
        gg.setStroke(new BasicStroke(1, BasicStroke.CAP_BUTT, BasicStroke.JOIN_BEVEL, 0, new float[]{1}, 0));
        gg.drawRect(x, y, w - 1, h - 1);
    }
}

A: Using Java 6 I had issues with getting a custom AbstractBorder from Timmos solution (above) to work. The drawing would show odd artifacts like only a few pixels would draw sporadically. The insets needed to be defined and can be done by adding the following methods:
public Insets getBorderInsets(Component c)
{
    return new Insets(thickness, thickness, thickness, thickness);
}

public Insets getBorderInsets(Component c, Insets insets)
    insets.left = insets.right = insets.top = insets.bottom = thickness;
    return insets;
}

Where the thickness is whatever you want for your border. e.g. 1

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Check out Jeremy Seewer's HUGE Trentino MXGP triple from his GoPro helmet-cam
Jeremy Seewer went big at the weekend in Trentino, and thankfully GoPro had a camera stuck to his helmet so we can see it from the Swiss' perspective.
Alex Whitworth
GoPro have released the footage from Jeremy Seewer's helmet camera from the Grand Prix of Trentino, showcasing that triple.
Seewer found the distance for the uphill triple out of the bottom corner after the pits in practice on Saturday, but was the only one doing it in the Sunday races.
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As the GoPro footage shows, it was not a straightforward jump: Seewer cased it quite hard on the second lap of the second race, but in any case he kept on hitting it throughout the moto.
One of the most impressive moments of the race from Seewer actually resulted from a crash. He went down in the downhill right-hander just before the finish, and lost a position to Brian Bogers. Bogers then crashed in the first turn after the finish about 15 seconds later, allowing Seewer back into second place, and about 15 seconds after that the #91 was clearing the triple again. It was akin to a Marc Marquez FP4 crash followed by him touching his elbow three corners later, and continuing to do eight laps without pitting.
Later in the second race, the triple became a bit of a defensive weapon for Seewer, as it helped him create some distance between himself and the likes of Maxime Renaux and Jorge Prado behind. Eventually, though, Renaux was able to break Seewer's defence and take second in the race, to finish second overall ahead of Jorge Prado.
After the Grand Prix of Trentino, Seewer said, "It's definitely a lot tougher to come back from the crash in Argentina than I first expected."
MXGP heads to Madrid, just as Madrid heads to Paris
Calvin Vlaanderen becomes third 2022 winner with first MXGP triumph in Sardegna
He continued, "I just raced in Portugal to do damage limitation on the championship and take points and that worked well. This weekend, I tried to find my focus back, because before the crash, I was always there inside the top-three, and now I need to find that confidence again. It's a tough way back, but I think I made the best out of it this week. I just missed the podium, which is fine, I am still on my way back, and now luckily, we have two weeks off to work towards 100% again."
On his podium, Maxime Renaux commented, "I am really really happy with this weekend and this podium. I would say it's the best podium I've had this season because after Portugal, I had a few questions. So, to bounce back here, on a track that is not easy to ride on a 450 was really good."
Overall, it was a positive weekend for Yamaha, who also led most of the first race with Glenn Coldenhoff, although the Dutchman's speed was compromised by a pair of crashes and a bike issue in race two.
About his weekend in Trentino, Coldenhoff said, "I felt good right from the start of this weekend, always good with the lap times. Qualifying was really good, and then today [I] pulled my first holeshot of the year and led for about 20 minutes in front of Tim Gajser. That was good and [I] finished second after a really good moto. The second moto, my start was a little bit [worse] and I crashed in the first turn. I was in a hurry to get back and then crashed again, and I also had a small technical issue."
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London Mayor set to inflict more misery on motorists as plans for world's most walkable city begin
If the Capital's roads were not congested enough due to road space being lost to both pedestrianisation and cycle lane schemes the London Mayor has now announced new plans to slow down motorists further.
Londoners walking in high footfall areas will be able to see a lot more of the glowing green man at pedestrian crossings in a bid to get more people walking and out of cars.
It is proposed that those on foot are now to get a right of way over traffic and will only be asked to wait when an oncoming vehicle is sensed. The Mayor of London Sadiq Khan wants to increase the proportion of people walking, cycling and taking public transport to 80 per cent of journeys by 2041, from 63 per cent now. And the Mayor is investing a record £2.2bn in streets across London to make them better for walking and cycling, and improve air quality.
Whilst that's good news for the pedestrian it's bad news for the motorist who will be approaching a sea of red lights in areas including the Olympic Park and London Bridge.
London's first ever walking and cycling commissioner, Will Norman, unveiled the capital's first Walking Action Plan. It sets out how London will become a city where walking, for those that can, is the most obvious, enjoyable and attractive means of travel for all short trips.
The Walking Action Plan aims to help Londoners overcome these barriers by:
Designing, building and managing streets for people walking, by delivering better public spaces, more walking routes and more numerous and wider pedestrian crossings
Ensuring that walking is prioritised in every new infrastructure scheme, through London's first ever pedestrian design guidance and a range of other tools and analysis to support boroughs to deliver local schemes
Enabling thousands more children to walk to school by doubling the number of Gold accredited STARS schools which champion healthy routes to school, and by supporting timed road closures, car free days and 20mph speed limits around schools
Rolling out innovative new traffic signal technology that makes it safer and easier for pedestrians to cross roads, while minimising congestion
Creating new 'Active Travel Hubs' at London Underground stations, making it easier to walk as part of an onward journey
Major projects are already underway to enable more walking across London, such as Highbury Corner, where a new public space and new pedestrian crossings are being installed, and at Old Street where work will begin to transform the roundabout in 2019.
Will Norman, London's Walking and Cycling Commissioner, said: "Walking is a fantastic way to get around and explore London, and getting more Londoners to walk regularly is essential for the health and future prosperity of our city. Whether you're popping to the shops or heading for the local train station, we're investing record amounts to make walking the safest, easiest and most enjoyable way of getting around. By making it easier for Londoners to leave their cars at home and walk instead, it will tackle the air pollution crisis and reduce congestion as London's population continues to grow. It will have a truly transformational impact on our city."


Accepting an intermediate frequency (IF) input signal in the range of 2 MHz to 70 MHz, MORF provides an RF output signal between 2 MHz and 3000 MHz with 5 kHz tuning resolution. Additional features include 50 dB of attenuation control over the RF amplitude and two IF bandwidth options of 4 MHz and 35 MHz. The MORF is configurable via any serial terminal program or an optional graphical user interface (GUI).
NuWaves' Multi-Octave RF Upconverter, or MORF™, is a small and versatile RF upconverter module featuring programmable IF and RF frequencies, variable attenuation control, and user-selectable IF bandwidth filtering.
MORF applications include RF communications systems including software defined radios (SDR), telemetry, electronic warfare systems including SIGINT, ELINT, COMINT, etc.
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Letters from Readers, Jan. 7, 2021
Opinion page letters have been questioning the Electoral College: why do we have it when there should be "one person, one vote?" why is it fair that small states get more power? Why doesn't my vote count? Even Nancy Pelosi, supporting dissolving the Electoral College, stated that California has the highest population and it is unfair that "we only get two senators."
The Founding Fathers did not want tyranny of one, or the majority; thus, so many checks and balances in our Constitution. Some major debates in 1787 had a quandary. That quandary gives insight on how Congress was formed, and how we elect the president.
We were separate autonomous states forming a union for specified purposes; the Founding Fathers gave the Federal Government enumerated, and limited, powers; all other powers "…are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people." To this day, that is still the case—over the years the Federal Government has been in a power grab.
The quandary: how do you give fair representation, and how do you fairly elect the President, without giving the populous states more power, and at the same time not giving the smaller states more power. For the reason how Congress was structured, the Electoral College was also devised.
Each state decides their Presidential ticket; the decision how, is the power of that state's legislature. By 1824, only 25% of the states used the popular vote; it wasn't until 1880 that all states were using the popular vote to choose their electors. Each state's legislative body has the power to change that; they also have the power to not use the "winner-take-all" method—two states don't.
Compromise between small states and large states is the reason for 2 senators, the House based on population, and the Electoral College.
R.D. Smith
Good for one but not the other
If houses of worship can be open now, why not let local restaurants offer services with their food? We could go to St. Otto's or B'nai Denny's.
Ivy Berr
Mistaken?
A few weeks ago, Mike Garcia won his election by 400 votes. His opponent graciously conceded once the results were certified.
That's democracy.
This week, Garcia announced that he rejects Biden's victory. Of 7 million votes.
That's a dictatorship. And hypocrisy. And cowardice.
As a kid, my best friend wanted to be a fighter pilot. It was the bravest job either of us could think of. Guess we were both mistaken.
James Tilton
A Patriot's Creed
I can't and won't sit idly by
Watching our Democracy die.
I'll stand up to tyrants who manipulate the masses
Solely for their own advances.
I don't need their token tax break
If the price to pay is more heartache.
I demand of our leaders, regardless of wing,
To serve We The People, by doing the right thing.
Lest patriot lives be lost in vain,
Stand up to lies, and let truth reign.
Howard Millings
Come on, Jan. 20
January 20th cannot come soon enough. There are no depths this poor excuse for a president will not stoop to.
Now he has been caught on an hour long call to Georgia election officials badgering, pleading, threatening, lying to and extorting to let him win. When not making calls he is making the Medal of Freedom a cracker jacks trinket and inciting radicals to violence. This is not really surprising as the last four years taught us, just when you think it can't get any worse, he comes out and shows us just what a corrupt bottom feeder he is.
The congressional republicans who have chosen to make him the center of their universe have left their duty to country behind and gone down a path that is not only dangerous but a slap in the face of all people who love this country.
I can see where a narcissistic megalomaniac can't accept the truth, but what is driving these public servants to choose an inept liar over the country they were elected to serve? Please January 20th, get here before he goes even lower and does something that cannot be undone.
Garry Iversen
Small State
Founding Father


For me, buying less translates into the ability to invest in better quality items and to selectively choose ethical companies that deserve our patronage. When you're trying to wear a new outfit every week, it can be hard to prioritise your values because clothing is expensive.
But having a minimalist approach to fashion does not mean you can't love and celebrate fashion! This process isn't about rejecting style, it's about finding and embracing your own personal sense of style. We can intentionally select our wardrobe to reflect our values, and handpick items that will serve us well, make us feel good and bring value to our lives.
So what should you look for when putting together your wardrobe?
A top rule for paring down to a minimalist wardrobe is simply removing what you already do not wear. Whether you want to hold onto hope of one day wearing it or not. Some may want to set this rule for six months, but the maximum is definitely a year to account for the entire range of seasons. If from Spring – Winter you haven't found a single occasion to wear an item of clothing, it should be removed from your closet immediately.
Next, consider the number of times you've worn each item and consider whether you got value out of it. Did you only wear it once, or did you wear it weekly? If an item isn't considered to be well-loved, it also needs to be donated, sold or trashed because of the next rule.
You need to feel good in everything you own. If you don't love something, why do you hold onto it? If you don't love something, why would you use the resources and spend the money to even buy it? Your wardrobe should only contain pieces you look forward to wearing and will get a lot of value out of. This means nothing ill-fitting, unintentionally see-through, outdated, odd coloured, unflattering, scratchy or that rides up when you walk. Invest both your time and money in only the best so you can feel your best all of the time.
A handy hack can be to ask yourself this question: If I was shopping right now, would I want to buy this piece of clothing? If it's a no, you don't love it and it's gotta go. Donate, sell or trash!
If your clothes don't fit you well they do not serve you and they do not belong in your wardrobe. If they're still good quality, pop them on Facebook and sell them!
Over the past year, gaining a lot of weight and then re-losing that weight has been quite the journey. It can be a lot to deal with! Yet one thing that really helped was when I chose to accept my size and finally invest in new clothes that fit. For a while, I clung to my ill-fitting outfits in the hope that I would suddenly fit back into those shorts. Unfortunately, that's not how weight loss works. So instead, I invested in good quality ethical basics that were able to be used across a variety of outfits and found my confidence was immediately boosted because I no longer dreaded getting dressed. By spending a bit of money on clothes that fit in all the right places, I expanded my wardrobe tenfold and it made dressing a breeze again - even if I only owned a few key pieces of clothing! Now I'm reducing in size I'm on the flip side, and am pulling out old clothes and sourcing new clothes to ensure I only have well-fitting items on hand.
Wear fewer colours! Understanding what colours you really wear and that work together is crucial. We're all tempted to buy the odd lime green or hot pink top because it's "different', but when the time comes we really only wear that item maybe once. It's difficult to match with our shoes or bags, it's not flattering, and you don't always want to stand out that much. A mix of black, white, brown or grey however? That's an easily wearable colour scheme every day of your life.
My personal colour scheme is white, black and denim with orange or red patterned highlights. Sure I break my own rules sometimes, but generally anything coming into my wardrobe has to blend into this colour scheme to be able to mix and match with the rest of my clothing, or it's not useful enough and shouldn't be allowed!
A cool life hack has been choosing clothes that can be dressed up and down and worn in three different outfits. Like my Country Road striped t-shirt dress that I wore with sneakers, Birkenstocks or heels taking it from grocery shopping to drinks at a bar. The goal of a multi-functional minimalist wardrobe is to keep your items simple enough that they can be taken from day to night with a few easy swaps. T-shirts and jeans can be swapped from a shoulder bag and Birkenstocks to heels and a clutch to take you out to dinner. It's not so hard to find items you can see wearing in a variety of scenarios, and you learn to put more consideration into choosing your clothes to ensure you'll get your money's worth out of them!
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To get in the habit of slowed consumption you might need to set a shopping ban for a period of 30-90 days. I had a lot of trouble stopping my own shopping habit thanks to the low prices and free shipping of ASOS, but I got there with practice! Set yourself a shopping ban to give yourself time to change your approach to spending, and from there set yourself some rules of how often you can buy clothing. I don't have a time limit, but I try to work off a one-in one-out rule. My last two purchases were a new jumper and beanie, and I put my old jumper (discoloured and stretched) and beanie (ill-fitting) into a donation bin a few days later. I also budget carefully and build my clothing budget around my other expenses and instead of making excuses and trying to sap money from other areas of my life, I remind myself that we need very little clothing and as long as I have the basics, I have no cause to overspend.
There are so many benefits to owning less stuff. You grant yourself the gift of more time, more money, more mental energy, less housework and a lighter environmental footprint. And as the second-worst polluting industry next to fossil fuels, and one of the largest global industries that largely relies on the underpaid labour of women, our clothing choices have massive far-reaching impacts on the world around us and say a lot about our values as individuals.
What steps have you taken to move towards a more sustainable and ethical wardrobe? Do you practice a capsule wardrobe? Drop me a comment with any tips you have for me!


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On the client machine I use a ramdisk for testing. Client and Server are connect via Connect-X2 10Gbit cards.
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Please use fio for file transfer tests. It will present better results for us to help you. I believe it's client, but fio will say .
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"Hey Jude" is perhaps the crowning glory of the Beatles as a cohesive band. Recently, the hand written manuscript surfaced at Christies in London to be auctioned along with approximately 90 other Beatles memorabilia. McCartney successfully halted the sale after claiming that it had disappeared from his home. The originality of the script was authenticated by its current holder with an appraisal from Sotheby's. The document contains 19 original lines handwritten by McCartney. The last 6 lines heard in the original recording are not included in the manuscript. Christies had expected to raise approximately $116,000 from the sale before the courts ordered its withdrawal from the auction.
The message behind the song is explained by understanding the times in which it was penned. Lennon had "come together" with Yoko Ono in 1968 breaking up his marriage with Cynthia. McCartney had become close with Lennon's son Julian, then 5 years old. He wrote the song for Julian and entitled it "Hey Julian." Seeking solace and deeper meaning, Lennon believed, it was McCartney's subconscious way of giving his blessing to the union between Lennon and Yoko and giving him leave. The union of Lennon and Yoko ultimately put the Beatles on a destructive path and eventual breakup.
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Hey Jude gained market popularity because it delivered repetitive lyrics that were easy to learn giving wing to sing-along involvement by listeners. As a teen, I can remember being in a packed Jr. college cafeteria with everyone singing along to "Hey, Jude." The song quickly climbed the charts becoming the Beatles most successful commercial single release. Aiding the single sales was the B side "Revolution." later featured on the White Album.
The White Album marked the turning point in the Beatles careers. "Hey Jude" was recorded during the recording of the White Album. It remains unexplained why it was released only as a single and not appearing on the White Album. Also unexplained is why Hey Jude had never been performed live in concert by the Beatles. Perhaps a touch of mystery surrounding the song has made it an everlasting favorite in the hearts of the 60s Beatle fans.
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Released: August 26, 1968
Produced by: George Martin
Engineered by: Geoff Emerick
Label: Apple 2276
Hey Jude {McCartney} (7:09)
Recorded: July 31, 1968 at Trident Studios, London, England
with the forty-piece orchestra overdubbed August 1, 1968
Instrumentation:
John Lennon - acoustic guitar, background vocal
Paul McCartney - lead vocal, bass guitar, piano
George Harrison - lead guitar, background vocal
Ringo Starr - drums, tambourine
forty-piece orchestra - sustained notes, clapping, "na-na-na" chorus
# 1 on all the UK charts. Two weeks as the Record Retailer #1 (September 11 & 18 1968)
16 weeks running on the Top 50 (UK)
# 1 on all the USA charts. nine weeks on Billboard - The Beatles' longest Top Chart position (September 28-November 23 1968).
19 weeks running listed on the Hot 100 USA charts.
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A new lawsuit from the University of California, Berkeley is challenging the school's use of a controversial method of using the court system to silence users.
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BTS Shares Their Thoughts As They Become 1st Korean Artist To Hold U.S. Stadium Concert
by E. Cha
Ahead of their historic concert at Citi Field in New York, the members of BTS took a moment to share their thoughts and express their gratitude to their fans.
As of October 6 local time, BTS has become the only Korean artist in history to ever hold a solo concert at a stadium in the United States. As the group prepared to perform for tens of thousands of fans, all seven members agreed that the event was a momentous honor and a night that would remain in their memory for a long time to come.
J-Hope remarked, "The fact that we're holding a concert here, at Citi Field, is really meaningful. I think it'll be a big part of my history as the singer J-Hope and also a big moment in the life of Jung Hoseok [J-Hope's given name]. Up until now, we've slowly climbed up one step at a time while performing at many different concert venues, and I feel as though finally, the apex is within sight."
He added, "I want to thank our ARMY, who have given us this immeasurable honor. As this is the greatest of opportunities and moments, I want to work hard to put on an amazing performance."
V commented, "Finally, we have ended up being able to stand on stage at Citi Field, as we had dreamed. I thought that we had performed at many large venues during our world tours, but I never imagined that we would be able to hold a concert at an even larger venue like this one. We will put on the best of performances for the ARMY that are waiting for us outside. I think it will be a truly amazing day."
Suga chimed in, "I think that holding a concert at Citi Field is as deeply meaningful as [holding a concert] at a main stadium in Korea or a dome in Japan. Even setting aside the size of the venue, I feel especially moved because it's a stage on which only a small minority of singers get to perform."
He continued, "Instead of just being satisfied with our present [accomplishments], I want to show even better performances to [future] audiences. I hope that Citi Field is our start."
Jimin remarked, "It's truly an honor and a delight to be able to hold a concert at Citi Field. I still can't believe it, and all I feel right now is gratitude towards all of the fans who come to see our concerts and always cheer us on. I'm looking forward [to the concert] while imagining what Citi Field will look like once it's packed with our fans. I will express these feelings of gratitude by showing [the audience] everything I can at tonight's concert."
Jin agreed, "It's truly an honor to be able to perform at such a large venue not only in Korea, but also here in the United States. Many audience members sing along to our songs at our concerts, and just thinking about how all those people [in Citi Field] will be singing along to our songs gives me goosebumps. I'm so happy."
Jungkook commented, "This is our first holding a concert at an American stadium. It's something very special, and it's truly an honor. I think that this might be one of the best days of my entire year. I'm eager to enjoy the stage and have fun with our fans, and I also want to tell our ARMY that I'm incredibly grateful."
Finally, RM shared, "I still can't believe it, and I feel like one of my precious dreams has finally been realized. We've heard that there are many people waiting outside, and I will be sure to work hard so that we can repay their expectations through our concert."
BTS's concert at Citi Field will mark the end of the U.S. leg of their "Love Yourself" world tour, which kicked off in Seoul this August. The group will head to the United Kingdom and Europe next, followed by Japan in November.
Congratulations to BTS on their historic achievement!


Last month, Russia shut down its longest-running gay website, gay.ru, and now they've closed down another website.
Parni PLUS is a website that runs articles on HIV and other LGBTQ- related health issues. But they're revealed that they were issued with a notice from the Federal Service for Supervision of Communications, Information Technology and Mass Media, known as Roskomnadzor, telling them that needed to remove unspecified information.
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King ist das vierte Studioalbum des US-amerikanischen Rappers T.I. Das Album verkaufte sich in den USA mehr als eine Million Mal und erhielt dafür eine Platin-Schallplatte der Recording Industry Association of America. Es wurde für die 49. Verleihung der Grammys für den Award for Best Rap Album nominiert, wurde jedoch von Release Therapy von Ludacris geschlagen. Das Werk wird den Hip-Hop-Subgenres Southern Rap und Gangsta-Rap zugerechnet.

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 King Back – 4:12
 Front Back (feat. UGK) – 3:42
 What You Know – 4:34
 I'm Talkin' to You – 5:40
 Live in the Sky (feat. Jamie Foxx) – 5:46
 Ride wit me – 4:04
 The Breakup (Skit) – 1:56
 Why you Wanna – 3:37
 Get It – 3:40
 Top Back – 4:42
 I'm Straigt (feat. B.G. und Young Jeezy) – 6:35
 Undertaker (feat. Young Buck & Young Dro) – 4:13
 Stand Up Guy – 3:16
 You Know Who – 2:54
 Goodlife (feat. Pharrell Williams & Common) – 4:28
 Hello (feat. Governor) – 3:34
 Told You So – 4:22
 Bankhead (feat. P$C & Young Dro) – 4:26

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In der ersten Woche verkaufte sich das Album allein in den USA mehr als 500.000 mal und stieg damit auf dem ersten Platz der Billboard 200 ein. Nach etwa einem Monat erreichte es Platin-Status und war in der Liste der meistverkauften Alben der USA im Jahr 2006 auf Rang 21.

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Bei den Billboard Music Awards für 2006 wurde das Album als bestes Rap-Album des Jahres ausgezeichnet. Außerdem wurde King für den Grammy Award for Best Rap Album nominiert, unterlag jedoch Release Therapy von Ludacris. Das Stück What You Know gewann allerdings den Grammy Award for Best Rap Solo Performance.

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dc.identifier.citation Zhang, P. and Ma, Z. and Wang, Y. and Zou, Y. and Sun, L. and Lu, C. 2019. Lithiation-induced interfacial failure of electrode-collector: A first-principles study. Materials Chemistry and Physics. 222: pp. 193-199.
© 2018 Elsevier B.V. By using first-principles calculations, we investigate the interfacial failure between a lithiated Sn electrode and a Cu current collector for lithium-ion batteries. The results show that segregation of Li ions at the interfacial region leads to the transformation of interfacial bonding from Sn?Cu to Li?Cu bonds, and weak Li?Sn bonds near the interface region. This leads to the weakened interfacial strength upon lithiation and failure of most lithiated Sn/Cu interfaces within LixSn slabs. In addition, the formation of CuxSn alloys at interface could increase the interface strength and enhance the deformation resistance of electrode materials, which explains why CuxSn containing composite electrodes exhibits the excellent electrochemical performance.


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