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Who are the Jihadists? The author explores these questions in a sensitive portrait. Recounting the trials of a young man, disenfranchised and disconnected from his surroundings, the Jihadist in this story is not what he appears to be. Is he a Westerner enlisting in the Armed Forces? Or a Muslim extremist? The Author plays on the ambiguity to beg the question. The Jihadist is the tale of a generation struggling to find its place in the world. Our character must confront his desire for reckless abandon—a surrender to chaotic forces which he sees as inherent to Nature and integral to Truth—and wrestle with violent fantasies of revenge, while he considers if vengeance might not be intrinsic to his idea of Justice. All this time, he seeks something "beyond and bigger than ourselves" to give his life its meaning and expatiate existential guilt. He seeks, only to be tempted by the glory promised through War that History offers him.
93 pages | 5.5 x 8.5 | ISBN: 978-0-9809108-8-9 (pbk.) | Softcover
Reference 978-0-9809108-8-9-Softcover
THE AMERICAN GHOST by Somsy Camvan
An American jet fighter pilot is shot down over Laos during the Vietnam War. Twenty years later, his body is found. An American team travels to the jungles of Laos to recover the remains of the pilot for burial at home. But upon arriving, they must deal with corrupt government officials, a police chief out on a personal vendetta and suspicious, reluctant villagers who believe it is their sacred duty to conceal the remains of the pilot from them.
5 x 8 | 296 pages | ISBN 978-1-926716-36-7 (pbk.) | Softcover
ENSEMBLE by Thomas Phillips
Set in Montreal, Ensemble takes us through the throes of existential crises as lives and marriages are overturned by a man's restless yearning.
A philosopher is suddenly forced to face the questions he lectures on when they materialize out of the theoretical and into the practical after he falls for a student in his class. Meanwhile his wife, an accomplished musician is left to deal with the disintegration of their marriage and the new silence that descends upon her life as she dissects her husband's inner workings and confronts the object of his desire. Told in clinical honesty, Ensemble deconstructs love and relationships in the 21st century.
4.72 x 7.48 | 148 pages | ISBN 978-1-926716-29-9 (pbk.) | Softcover
THE LOVE SONG OF J. EDGAR HOOVER by Charles Talkoff-Hardcover
The Ministry of Ambiance, Fluffy-eared Generals, Special Agent Automatic Turpentine, Katzenberg's Super Atomic Piston Ring, Mr. Jellybean and Agency men all vie for your thoughts. Welcome to a post-9/11 paranoid world that would have had Hoover dancing in his closet.
In the finest tradition of William S. Burroughs and Thomas Pynchon, comes a strong American author writing in the great American paranoiac's voice as every page busts forth with a wild and elusive prose that takes the reader on a wild ride where anything becomes a possibility...
5 x 8 | 302 pages | ISBN 978-1-926716-10-7(pbk.) | Hardcover
THE LOVE SONG OF J. EDGAR HOOVER by Charles Talkoff
5 x 8 | 302 pages | ISBN 978-1-926716-10-7
LOCK 7 by Dean Serravalle
Lock 7 is the highest and last lift up the historic Welland canal. In this literary novel, it is also the dominant metaphor for Leo's final life epiphany. The one that always seems to come too late...
The CHASSIDIC TRAUMA UNIT by Abraham Boyarsky
"Through this fast-paced novel, replete with kidnappings, espionage and fugitive war criminals, Abraham Boyarsky captures the Chassidic communities, their lives and their voices."
Sender Pleskin is a self-proclaimed trauma specialist dedicated to serving his Chassidic community and to 'gently' nudging it into modernity.
When a Bubmer Hasid child falls inexplicably into a coma, Sender and his team jump to action. Hunting down leads in his investigation, Sender follows the signs that he interprets to be Divine Providence as they lead them down a circuitous path that will test not only his faith, but all he was and is.
5. 5 x 8 | 228 pages| ISBN 978-1-926716-40-4 (pbk.) | Softcover
UNFICTIONS by Jason Price Everett
A modern and radical work, Unfictions dramatizes the way in which we react to such an information-rich environment in all of its glorious simultaneity--the beginning of a type of 'New Realism' in letters – reflecting faithfully a society so saturated with events and quotations that it can no longer distinguish between them and their relative meanings.
288 pages | 5 x 8 | ISBN 978-0-9809108-6-5 (pbk.) | Softcover
God's Wife and the Synonymous X by Jesse Chase
God's Wife and the Synonymous X, Jesse Chase's first novel follows the protoganist on his search for a new cultural and literary theory while he champions an ethics of self-recovery and rehabilitation of personal narrative in a world of masks, capitalism and oppression.
170 pages | 5.5 x 8 | ISBN 978-1-926716-43-5 | Softcover
CROSSING TO TADOUSSAC by Frederick E. Bryson
The FLQ have bombed the Montreal Stock Exchange. The streets are charged and a referendum is called on secession. Frederick E. Bryson captures a defining moment in Canadian history in his latest novel "Crossing to Tadoussac".
"Crossing to Tadoussac" evokes the experience of being a Quebecker in the reader, awakening the historical and spiritual struggles that have formed the province and its people.
ARIELLE QUEEN - BOOK I, A KNIGHT FOR A QUEEN, by Michel Levesque
Suddenly thrust into the middle of a battle between evil and more evil that has been raging for centuries she learns of another world co-existing with ours, but invisible to her until that fateful day.
The Award-Winning, Best-Selling Series "Arielle Queen" by Michel Levesque
5 x 8. | 230 pages | ISBN 978-1-926716-32-9 (pbk.) | Softcover
THE WAR OF NONEXISTENT WOMEN by Jason Price Everett
'Nonexistence' represents the paradox at the pinnacle of the human mind, of evolved intelligence: the ability to conceive of something that is not real and does not exist. The word itself is a tribute to imagination.
5.5 x 8 | 220 pages | ISBN 978-1-926716-51-0
UNWANTED HOPELESS ROMANTIC MORONS by Geoffrey Alexander Parsons
From hitch-hiking across the 49th parallel to plane trips to Montreal, road trips to Halifax, drinking in parkades and jamming in friends' lofts, Unwanted Hopeless Romantic Morons captures the trials and disenchantment of a disconnected generation. Lost in the vastness of Canada, the "Dead-at-25s" isolated in suburbia are lured somnabulistically to cities where they find further alienation and disappointment.
"The prose flows, liquid with passion..." Levi Asher, Literary Kicks.


Caring for the specific health needs and general well-being of children, so they can actively enjoy life.
Sunfield is supported by a range of health professionals. We have an enhanced agreements with our local GP surgery where our young people are registered, this includes an annual physical medical examinations. The GP will also visit the young people in their home if they are unable to visit the surgery, they also administer annual flu vaccinations. We are also supported by our local opticians, continence service, dentist, psychiatrist, our trust nurse and our wider clinical and therapy team.
Each individual young person has a health plan which captures all aspects of their medical need, this is monitored and updated by the young persons core team.
Sunfield also works hard to maintain a healthy environment for all young people at all times.


I am planning to create new instance of jira, bitbucket, bamboo using snapshot of existing Atlassian tools instance and shutdown the running Atlassian tools instance.
Do I have to anything with license or it will just work since I did shutdown original running instances?
I am doing this part of migrating Atlassian tools from one region to another.
It seems to be a dublicate. Could you delete this one?


Analyzing several family murders at Ghezel Hesar Prison, through dialogue with families and also the murderers They tell their motivations, which mainly include betrayal, addiction, and traditions of the tribal beliefs.
Asghar Farhadi,Parvis Shahbazi,Sahram Mokri are meeting three new wave Iranian filmmakers and talk about Iranian new wave Cinema .
One night , three bored young men in a car decide to pay a visit to an older man.


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The Comet > News > Traffic & Travel
Police called after car crash in Letchworth
Chandni Tanna
Published: 12:02 PM July 29, 2013
Police were called to Icknield Way, Letchworth GC - Credit: Archant
POLICE were called to a scene of a crash after a car collided with another.
Officers were called to Icknield Way, Letchworth GC, just after 8pm yesterday (Sunday) after a silver Astra left the road and hit into a stationary parked Vauxhall Corsa, which was parked in a car park.
The Astra was later recovered.
There were no injuries.

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Brentford vs Leeds United: US TV channel, live stream, team news and preview – Goal.com
The Whites make the trip to face the Bees – here's everything you need to know
The 2022-23 Premier League season continues this week as Brentford welcome Leeds United to the Gtech Community Stadium. Both teams have notched just a single loss this term, in what has been a promising campaign to date for both Thomas Frank and Jesse Marsch.
Watch Brentford vs Leeds United on fuboTV (Start with a free trial)
But the Bees' blowout win against Manchester United aside, it has been the Whites who have looked sharper – yet the injury to Rodrigo could prove a serious concern for the West Yorkshire outfit, who enjoyed a typically eventful final day of drama in the transfer window.
Ahead of the game, GOAL has the details of how to watch on TV, stream online, team news and more.
In the United States (US), Premier League matches can be watched live and on-demand with fuboTV (start with a free trial).
New users can sign up for a free seven-day trial of the live sports streaming service, which can be accessed via iOS, Android, Chromecast, Amazon Fire TV, Roku and Apple TV as well as on a web browser.
Two draws on the trot has kept Thomas Frank's side ticking over, as Brentford seek to avoid any precarious slip towards a relegation battle this term – but there is no getting away from the fact they could do with a win.
The lack of Christian Eriksen, now at Manchester United after his comeback cameo, is a hole they have not plugged in the creative engine room, and the Bees will have to discover as the season rolls on, just how they want to ensure they can keep on feeding Ivan Toney, the clear bright spark of their early campaign.
Predicted Brentford starting XI: Raya; Henry, Mee, Jorgensen, Roerslev; Jensen, Janelt, Dasilva; Lewis-Potter, Toney, Wissa.
Another deadline day, another episode in the life of Leeds United – and once again, winger Dan James was at the centre, with the Wales international loaned to Fulham as he looks to press for minutes ahead of the Qatar 2022 World Cup.
The intelligence of that decision will likely be sorely tested, even with the arrival of youthful Italy international Wilfried Gnonto, but Jesse Marsch's men – after possibly dodging a bullet in the Bamba Dieng saga – will really need to tighten their bootstraps as they aim to find a first win in three league games.
Predicted Leeds starting XI: Meslier; Kristensen, Koch, Llorente, Struijk; Adams, Roca; Sinisterra, Aaronson, Harrison; Bamford.
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Black Sea Oil & Gas expects update on Romania's offshore legislation before final investment decision
Ovidiu Posirca 03/08/2018 | 17:38
Black Sea Oil & Gas, the energy company backed by Carlyle Group, pins an investment decision in the Midia Gas Development (MDG) project to the approval of the offshore law in a version that provides stability for investors.
The company said that for the past two years it has been working towards a final investment decision in the MDG project.
"The Offshore Law that was sent back to Parliament on 2 August 2018 needs to address the timely resolution of regulatory processes, gas market structure, fiscal regime and stability to bring these efforts forward to development. Assuming timely resolution for all these issues, BSOG plans to take its Final Investment Decision in Q4 2018," said the company in a statement.
BSOG announced that two exploration drilling program in the XV Midia block failed to find viable deposits of gas.
Mark Beacom, BSOG's CEO, commented: "This offshore drilling campaign demonstrates the risks that are inherent in trying to find gas resources offshore in the Black Sea where the chance of success is no greater than 25 percent."
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) holds a minority stake in BSOG, the company operates two blocks offshore Romania that cover almost 4,200 square kilometers. The blocks are operated on behalf of its partners Gas Plus International BV and Petro Ventures Resources SRL.
Tags: bsog, energie, gas, investitii, lege gaze, Mark Beacom, oil
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Il primo quarto di luna è un romanzo di Giovanni Arpino, pubblicato nel 1976.

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Un giovane tassista, la madre portinaia appassionata di tarocchi, lo zio Nino fervido conoscitore della biografia di Garibaldi ed il pappagallo Gioachino.

La routine di Saverio Piumatti viene interrotta una mattina quando "un'ombra di losca malinconia" sul volto lo convince a non alzarsi mai più.

Inizia così la sua parabola onirica, che lo porta ad abbandonare la strada segnata da altri per lui e a dirigersi verso un altro stile di vita.

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I use checkboxes to hide/show KML layers. With up to 5 KML layers, it worked fine. When I increase the size of the KMLs it's not working normally.
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God Is Not Dead
What Quantum Physics Tells Us About Our Origins and How We Should Live
Amit Goswami, PhD
�For anyone grappling with the interrelationship of mind, matter,
and divinity, this book will offer much new food for thought."
�Beverly Rubik, PhD, biophysicist, Institute for Frontier Science Adjunct Professor, Saybrook
Move over, Richard Dawkins and Christopher Hitchens�a highly regarded nuclear physicist enters the debate about the existence of God�and comes down on the side of the angels.
Goswami�s hypothesis is that quantum physics holds the key to all the unsolved mysteries of biology�the nature and origin of life, fossil gaps of evolution, why evolution proceeds from simple to complex, and why biological beings have feeling and consciousness.
In God Is Not Dead, Goswami moves beyond theory and shows how a God-based science puts ethics and values where it belongs: at the center of our lives and societies. He provides a scientific model that steers between scientific materialism and religious fundamentalism; a model that has implications for how we live both individually and collectively.
God Is Not Dead is a fascinating tour of quantum physics, consciousness, and the existence and experience of God.
Amit Goswami, PhD, is a theoretical nuclear physicist. He received his PhD in physics from Calcutta University in 1964 and is a former member of the University of Oregon�s Institute of Theoretical Science. He is best known for his appearance as one of the interviewed scientists featured in the 2004 film What the Bleep Do We Know!?.
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BlackRock will use the SPARK Institute's new IT standards to deliver the LifePath in-plan income solution--a deferred income annuity in a target-date fund of funds. "That's a very important step in the evolution of these products in the marketplace," said BlackRock's Chip Castille (above).
The succession of Jackson National Life CEO Clark Manning by Mike Wells (at left), a 15-year veteran at the U.S. unit of Prudential plc and the incumbent COO, is not expected to change much at the firm, which counts management continuity as a contributor to its success in the variable annuity market.
If we're serious about reducing the deficit and sparing our grandchildren a legacy of debt, it would be irresponsible to do anything else.
MetLife saw record U.S. annuity sales of about $5 billion during the third quarter of this year, up 25% over the third quarter of 2009. The $5 billion included variable annuity sales of $4.7 billion, up 35% from the previous year.
In a 2009 Fidelity survey, 84% of advisors said they thought they had clients with symptoms of dementia. Half said they were reluctant to broach the subject of dementia with clients.
DIA, a DB and DC plan provider, is partnering with Vanguard and Transamerica Financial Life Insurance to offer plan participants a stand-alone living benefit on target-date funds.
"This isn't a choice between chocolate and vanilla, folks. It's all Rocky Road: a few marshmallows to get you excited before the election, but with a lot of nuts to ruin the aftermath." -- PIMCO chief investment officer Bill Gross, describing an American voter's dilemma.
The revenue from the transactions will help AIG pay back the Federal Reserve Bank of New York credit facility, which used taxpayer funds to bail out AIG during the financial crisis.


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Birthday Party and Show
Press Kit (EPK)
THIS MUSIC EXTRAVAGANZA WAS SOLD OUT!
Billy Barnett
Curt Landes
Frank Dunbar
Chuck Flowers
G Souldier
Jay Bur
Lady J Huston
Marty Keys
Cora Camille
Gregg "Happy Guitar" Haynes
Michaele Postell
Phyllis Shulman
Rosetta "Justice" Blaine
Sheila Reed
Sterling "Butch" Lloyd
c o m i n g s o o n . . .
GET YOUR TICKETS NOW!!!
This year's Lady J Huston Birthday Party & Show at the Blue Strawberry includes an eclectic & highly acclaimed ensemble of entertainers with a stellar band comprised of St. Louis' finest musicians.
Lady J Huston, the multi-award winning Vocalist, Trumpet Extraordinaire, and Recording Artist, will also grace the stage with her highly acclaimed - boa enthused showcase of talent specializing in Blues & Classic Soul music. She will also provide a sneak peak of a few originals for her upcoming "Groove Me Baby" full album.
The Blue Strawberry offers a Full Bar & Delicious Dining
Showroom $20 | Bar $15 | Live-Stream $15
364 N. Boyle Ave.
Hostess, Trumpet, Vocalist, Percussion
Emcee, STL NPR & 90.7FM
Sheila Reed is one of the most popular, dynamic and long-standing female Radio Personalities in the St. Louis region. She is best known for being "The Voice of Choice."
She started her broadcast-journalist career in 1986, producing various radio shows such as "Jazz Plus" on KBDY 89.9 FM, "Express Yourself" on KATZ 1600 AM and "The Jazz Festival " on MIX 99.5 FM, just to name a few.
Sheila Reed presently is an Announcer & Media Producer on St. Louis Public Radio-NPR 90.7 FM, including their 24-hour jazz station "Jazz Works" streaming @ 90.7 KWMU - 2.
Songwriter/Recording Artist, Lady J Huston is regarded as one of the most spectacular performers in the music industry! A native of St. Louis, MO, she is renowned for her exhilarating stage presence, enticing Vocal range/stylings, soulful Trumpet, and Bandleader of The Lady J Huston Show. Her full album of Blues & Soul titled "Groove Me Baby" is slated for release, Spring 2023.
Lady J toured as Music Director with Blues legend, Albert King performing on shows with greats such as Buddy Guy, B.B. King, Etta James, Bobby Blue Bland, Robert Cray, and more. She opened for Bobby Bland; a headliner at Buddy Guy's Legends, Music at the Intersection Festival alongside Erykah Badu, other national acts, & performing on many other festivals and showrooms.
While residing in Las Vegas, NV, she won multiple Music Awards (2009-2013) & held title as "Las Vegas Queen of Blues". She performed on the Season 3 finale of America's Got Talent, featured on ABC World News Tonight, in newspapers, magazines, podcasts & other media outlets.
SPECIAL GUEST STARS
Vocalist, Belly Dancer
Cora Camille is a Composer, Vocalist, and Belly Dancer that has written and released 3 albums with her band Final Veil as well as a solo album with the internationally acclaimed Egyptian percussionist and producer Hossam Ramzy.
Her music blends western rock, electronic and experimental influences with the world of belly dance.  Her Spring production this year called "Global Beats Bazaar" will be at Westport Playhouse on March 4, 2023, featuring a wide variety of dancers and music.  Her piece for this show is a special cover of a favorite vintage song you might recognize!
Chuck Flowers is a veteran singer/entertainer. He has been a featured singer in his own Cabaret show at The Gaslight Theater & Blue Strawberry in St. Louis, MO, and The Gardenia in Los Angeles, CA. A St. Louis Entertainer nominee, 2016 and 2017 for best male entertainer! He's an original member of the musical revue, "Tell Me Somethin' Good" by The St. Louis Black Repertory Theater Co. & several other productions.
Flowers has toured nationally & internationally with the Golden Gospel Singers & toured with, "Looking For Mr. Do-Right", where he shared the stage with Peabo Bryson, Deniece Williams, Morris Day, Dave Hollister and Cherelle.
You can catch his performance at LIT Cigar Lounge-STL (Chesterfield, MO) and other venues.
Vocalist, Pianist
Born in New Orleans & raised in Louisiana & Arkansas, Curt Landes moved to St. Louis, MO in his teens. His musical adventures have led him to share the stage with (at least) 4 members of the Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame.
Curt has played with internationally acclaimed artists Albert King, Chuck Berry, Johnnie Johnson, Glen Campbell, John Hartford & the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra.... He has opened shows for comedian David Brenner, singer Phoebe Snow, and acclaimed Jazz groups Spiro Gyra, and The Yellow Jackets. Curt has performed at many major music festivals nationally & regionally.
Hip Hop Lyricist
The Man of Many Talents. Born in St. Louis, MO, G Souldier is an award-winning Filmmaker, Journalist, Hip-Hop artist, published Author, Actor, Podcaster, Poet, Activist, and recently Nominated Hollywood Music Awards Recording Artist.
He began his career as a songwriter and performer, and followed his passion to embark on a journey in the entertainment industry. G Souldier was the Script Writer and Assistant Director in Lady J Huston's 1st music video "Hide-Away". He recently interviewed her in his podcast with the historic Argus newspaper prompting several reveals.
G Souldier is a multi-dimensional film writer and director and strongly believes that hard work, creativity, and dedication has helped manifest his visions to make an impact in the world.
Vocalist, Guitarist
Gregg "Happy Guitar" Haynes is a St. Louis, MO native. He has been playing the Guitar for over 50 years. Gregg has shared the stage with countless other musicians and artists. He is an Independent Recording Artist, Bandleader, and Mentor. During the heyday of Lady J's mother, Loyce Huston's singing career, Haynes performed regularly with her & directed the music during the entertainment segment of her Celebration of Life.
Haynes has toured with various gospel stage plays as a Music Director. He recently toured with the B.B. King Tribute Band singing & playing as the legend himself. Gregg has a catalog of 10 music projects with 2 more to be released in February 2023.  An Eclectic Blend of, Gospel, Smooth Jazz, Blues and more. His ultimate desire is to bring joy and happiness to the world.
Jay Bur is a Guitarist and Vocalist from the St. Louis area. He has worked with some of the areas greatest musicians & bands. He is a regular staple at the National Blues Museum's Thursday night jams playing before crowds & viewers streaming live around the world.
With his Hendrix-like, electrifying guitar playing and smooth vocals, his new band mates of Boom-Slang were excited to have him join. They play a variety of genres centered around Classic Rock, Blues and Funk!
Bur rocked the house during Lady J Huston's birthday bash last year at Hollywood Entertainment, & he'll surely deliver another amazing performance at this show.
Recognized for her pure intonation and lyrical agility, Vocalist Michaele Postell is relatively new to St. Louis, MO moving here in 2019. Prior to her move, she spent 15 years in the Classical world of music in Atlanta, GA, her hometown. Since moving to St. Louis, she has discovered a passion for Jazz.
She'll showcase her talent on this show, and during her February 25th show at the Blue Strawberry, entitled "Get Happy!" which Lady J Huston will be part of the band.
Phyllis Shulman has performed Comedy in clubs all over the Country. She appeared in the Hollywood movie with Bill Murray, "Larger Than Life"
Currently residing in Chesterfield, MO, she will delight the audience with her side-splitting brand of humor. Phyllis Shulman will be producing a show at the Center for Spiritual Living Center St. Louis (date TBA) which will also feature Lady J Huston.
JUSTICE is a Jazz and R&B Vocalist with a sultry and silky voice. A native of St. Louis, MO, she honed her vocal talents in choir at Beaumont High School frequently performing on talent shows & family functions alongside many talented relatives.
Justice is the lead singer of her band titled "JUST US". With the band or as a soloist, she has performed at I-Heart Radio, the Montell Winery, St. Louis County Main Library, The Choice, Angad Arts Hotel, the National Blues Museum, BB's Jazz Blues & Soups, HollyLou Entertainment, Top Shelf, at Lake Las Vegas, hotels, many private, corporate affairs, and churches.
Justice also recorded background vocals on her 1st cousin's, Lady J Huston, soon to be released album.
THE LADY J HUSTON SHOW BAND
Vocalist, Bassist, Harmonica
Frank Dunbar is a highly acclaimed Bassist and was the Band Leader for Albert King. He shared in driving the bus with King and mechanical repairs while on tour. Dunbar also toured with the great Johnnie Johnson; and internationally in Brazil Rio de Janeiro, and Italy, with acclaimed vocalist, Barbra Carr.
He also played and toured with the great Chuck Berry! He's in the movie tribute to Berry produced by the Rolling Stones, Hail Hail Rock and Roll. Dunbar is proud to have been featured in the St. Louis Blues Society's display in the National Blues Museum.
Dunbar is currently performing with many of the greatest female vocalists in St. Louis, MO. He played a pivotal role in the studio on Lady J Huston's upcoming album and is performing on every track. Dunbar also has a new single project called "Me, Myself, and I" where he plays Harmonica and Guitar.
Vocalist, Saxophonist
22-year-old Saxophonist, Flautist and Singer, Ben Shafer is a rising star in the St. Louis, MO scene and a recent graduate of music at the prestigious Webster University.
He performs frequently with the Brazilian band Samba Bom, Jazz group Hardbop Messengers, with The Lady J Huston Show, recorded on her upcoming album, and many more original projects in the city.
Shafer's playing is chock full of melodic and technical flair and he's sure to give a passionate performance.
From humble beginnings at the Dupo 1st Baptist Church, Billy Barnett's built a career that found him on stage with everybody from Chuck Berry to Yngwie Malmsteen.
Barnett is proficient in Jazz, Blues, Rock, Fusion and more. He recently performed with the Alton Symphony where he played from the Trans Siberian Orchestra songbook.
Barnett's immense talent is complimented by an even greater generosity, sharing his gift with anyone who shows an interest.
Vocalist, Keyboardist
Marty "The Music Man" Keys started this journey in music around 12 years old playing sitcom soundtracks by ear. He attended several music schools, River Roads Plaza, CASA, and Music of Fine Arts at Forest Park Community College, plus training from male instructor, LG Scott. He's performed from the East to West Coast playing all styles of music including the Grand Ole Opry stage.
Keys developed the name "Marty The Music Man Keys" from his flamboyant style of playing like no other. His high energy and skillful playing keeps him in demand as a regular keyboardist and singer with The Lady J Huston Show and other bands. His favorite music styles are Gospel, Jazz, Blues, Motown, Reggae, and some Classical. Keys is currently teaching music at church on Piano, Hammond B3 Organ, Vocal harmony and is the Music Director.
Vocalist, Drummer
Sterling Lloyd, A.K.A "Butch" is a St. Louis native of U-City, Mo. He is a renowned musician locally & regionally. For the past 30 years he has used his passion for music to entertain and elevate the lives of people. Lloyd is known for his creativity within the art of music. He is a triple threat, with his ability to sing, drum, & dance.
Lloyd is playing & singing background on the 1st single released on Lady J Huston's upcoming album & has performed on many of her gigs. He started his band "Keepin It Real" years ago which has developed into its own production company.
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Special Ops U.S. Commandos Found Dead in Mali With Moroccan Prostitutes
By Mike Fayette
On July 8 the Washington Post reported the story of the April 20 death of three U.S. Special Operations Forces service members in Mali, a North African country known for a growing Islamic insurgency, and more recently the scene of a coup in March. The soldiers' deaths are believed to be the result of vehicle accident, as their rented Toyota Land Cruiser went off a bridge in the pre-dawn hours, and plunged into the Niger River.
While tragic, what is curious is that this accident and these deaths came a full month after the Obama administration officially suspended military relations and humanitarian assistance with Mali's unstable government. Even more curious, along with the bodies of our soldiers found in their vehicle were the bodies of three dead women, all of whom have been reported to be Moroccan prostitutes.
Fresh off the U.S. Secret Service prostitution scandal in Colombia where agents embarrassed themselves and an agency previously recognized as the "standard bearer" for professionalism in government service, on its surface the Mali incident appears to be another example of "wheels up, rings off" behavior. But it is certainly more.
A press release from the combatant command responsible for military operations in this area, the U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) reported "military members were in Mali as part of an on-going engagement prior to the unrest that occurred in Mali on March 21. Though U.S. military engagement has been suspended in Mali, those U.S. military members in country remained to provide support to the U.S. Embassy." There of course, was no mention of the civilian women killed alongside the soldiers, and AFRICOM states the "cause of the accident is currently under investigation."
In today's post-9/11 world, I believe it's assumed by many Americans that our government is working both openly and clandestinely to prevent or deter any threat to our nation and our national interests. Indeed, the Post article reported that our troops in Mali were "secretly engaged in counterterrorism actions against al-Qaeda affiliates."
The use of Special Operations Forces (SOF) – Navy Seals, Army Delta Force, Green Berets, etc. – is integral to both the prevention of a threat or the mitigation of it, and not just through violence however. Training allies, providing medical care to locals, teaching others how to develop sustainable markets, etc., are the stock and trade of our SOF. Our defense budgets reflect the fact that we have and continue to invest a greater amount of money and resources into the SOF infrastructure. More people, more and better equipment, and more enhanced training and skill development for these troops.
The administration's January 2012 "Sustaining U.S. Global Leadership: Priorities for the 21st Century Defense" very clearly states, "[a]s a new generation across the Middle East and North Africa demands their universal rights, we are supporting political and economic reform and deepening partnerships to ensure regional security." [Emphasis added] Partnership development and ensuring security is primarily the SOF mission.
That said, is it appropriate for members of our military to be in places where we say we are not? Is that just part of the "cat and mouse" game we must employ to ensure our country's future? If it's not appropriate (or perhaps even legal according to U.S. or international law or convention), then what were these guys doing in Mali a full month after we said we weren't there?
Vice Admiral John M. Richardson recently blogged about "character" in the U.S. Fleet Forces Command Blog . He defined "character" as "our moral and ethical quality…hard-wired to the success of our mission…" The admiral was addressing the Navy's submarine force sailors primarily when he went on to say, "[w]e are independent and invisible, providing…a non-provocative platform that can quietly inform diplomacy one day, and then enforce it the next. Invisibility and independence is our advantage and it's critical to our mission." [Emphasis added] A very similar comparison can be made to our nation's SOF military. They often operate "invisibly." We, the American people, must therefore trust that they are doing so in our nation's best interest.
Admiral Richardson went on to say, "Invisibility and character have a long relationship, and it hasn't always been a healthy one. Being out of sight can uniquely challenge one's character." Is this what we're seeing with the particularly unfortunate exposure of dead U.S. soldiers operating in an area that we say we officially exited? While we should not condone this type of behavior, will the fact that they were found with dead prostitutes blur or distract us from the bigger picture?
What do we really expect from our military; from our elected leaders? Is the Mali incident an isolated one? Does the possibility of the administration's lying about the mission in Mali trump the perception of elite U.S. service members paying for sex? Admiral Richardson referenced Plato in his blog, saying, "Plato surmised that we are moral because we must be – and that left unchecked by society's eye, we'd devolve to a state of low morality, of low character." So, perhaps we cannot wash over the Mali incident with a swipe of the hand and the bravado blustering of "well we have to lie, we have to torture (Abu Ghraib); we have to resort to the methods of the enemy. That's how we'll win."
No, we cannot allow ourselves to sink to the depths of character that excuse it while no one's looking. The very nature of our success as a military, as a country, as a society are exactly what the good admiral suggested, our moral and ethical qualities are "hard-wired." We shouldn't lose sight of that, nor should we allow our government or military to do so either. We cannot afford any less.


Yes, we are suckers for authentic French Art Nouveau table bases and this one does not disappoint. Sporting an old, rusty surface, the base is topped with an antique piece of white cararra marble with beautiful grey veining. Signed on the base "Modele Depose", it is truly a versatile piece. Use as a side table, serving table or writing table, indoors or out. These tables also make wonderful additions to a hallway or bathroom to hold towels and the like. Please note that the marble top is finished on 3 edges only, so is best placed against a wall.


Jack Peart enjoyed two separate spells with Arsenal between 1910 and 1921.The full back joined as an amateur in December 1910 and signed professional terms a month later. Peart spent four years at the Club in his first spell and made his debut in a 1-0 win over Everton in March 1911.He transferred to Croydon Common on a free transfer in summer 1914 but re-joined Arsenal after the First World War in June 1919.The defender served with the Royal Army Service Corps and played for Brentford between 1916 and 1919. Peart played 66 times for the Club over six years and joined Margate in summer 1921.


A birthday Q&A… do you have any questions?
Just a quick blog post as it's my birthday on the 5th November and I wanted to do a Q&A/facts about me post. I did one ages ago when I first started my blog but I have different & new followers now!
Are there any questions you'd like me to answer as part of the Q&A? Put them in the comments and when I'll tag you in the post with my answer when it goes live!
Another Scorpio! Happy Birthday for 5th November!
I'm also always curious about whether people are character, story, setting or language oriented readers. I did a course during my librarianship studies and we discussed that people aren't necessarily "genre" readers (though you can be) but "type" readers. For instance, I am 100% a character oriented reader.
Only other thing I can think of is maybe some of your hobbies outside of reading? I think I know a few just from talking to you, but others might not.
Happy almost birthday, Zuky! ♥ I am drawing a blank with questions, but I will most definitely be reading!
I hope your birthday celebration will be great. How will you be spending your day?
Tell me: What will you be nostalgic for in 40 years?
Thanks for the question, I'll have to think about that one!


Tuesday February 5, 2019: Eric has good news for Hope, Ridge questions the speed of the adoption, and Zoe encounters Florence.
At Forrester Creations, everyone's gathered to welcome Hope back to work. Pam made brownies, Quinn and Eric remind her she has a great support system there, and Emma relays everyone on the team is excited to see her. Liam feels this will be good for Hope, and Eric tells her she can jump right in or take her time. He adds her line has provided hope for so many, it's time for some of that to come back to her. Talk turns to Steffy's adoption. Hope says she's a beautiful baby. Brooke clarifies to everyone that Hope went to see her. Hope thinks it's worth talking about and celebrating – she recalls the baby's smile was like a ray of sunshine. Eric advises Hope that he and Ridge have been talking about Hope for the Future – they want to bring it back. Liam grins and Hope doesn't know what to say. Brooke says they're all there for her. After, Hope recalls the last time she was in the office she was pregnant with Beth, and carefree. She talks about visiting Phoebe – she was sweet, but every second she held her she couldn't stop thinking about Beth.
In the Forrester studio, Xander tells Zoe that Quinn is upstairs with Hope and Liam. Zoe remembers they're back and they discuss them losing the baby. Zoe reflects that her father wasn't the same after, but she believes there was something going on with him even before that…she hopes to find answers. She reveals the hospital called her about some things he left behind. Xander thinks it was strange he didn't want her to know where he was staying. Zoe shares there was still a few months left on his lease and she's going to find out if he left something behind there – he's hiding something.
At the cliff house, Ridge cuddles the crying baby while Steffy and Taylor look on. They talk about it being love at first sight. Steffy talks about the emotional visit from Hope and Liam. She thinks it was good for her – Phoebe seemed really comfortable in her arms; she could play an important part in her life. Ridge talks about the challenge of Steffy adopting a baby so soon after having Kelly. Steffy admits she may not have done it this soon if the baby hadn't become available. She held Phoebe and there was no turning back – she'll be forever grateful to the birth mother who brought this baby into their lives. Ridge notes the adoption went through quickly and asks where the contact met the mother. Steffy goes to the baby. Taylor tells Ridge that Liam should be there with Steffy. Steffy returns with Phoebe; she wanted her as much as any mother could want a child – no one could love her more. She held her, fell in love, and knew she belonged with her…and with Kelly.
Zoe lets herself into Reese's apartment and muses, "What were you hiding?" She finds a make-up bag just as Florence enters. Zoe asks, "Who are you?" Flo threatens to call the cops, then Zoe says it's her father's flat. She realizes who Zoe is. Zoe wants to know how Florence is involved with her father.


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Check out this article in the Washington Times (motto: Us Moonies aren't all bad!). Hentoff is a strange one; it's not too often you meet a pro-life atheist who thinks William Douglas was the greatest. However, in this case, I couldn't agree with him more. He certainly is not a cheerleader for one side or the other, Washington Times notwithstanding.
via How Appealing, of course.


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5 Must Read Horror Articles 9 December 2013
News Round-up Week Ending 5 December
The Sleeping Room goes into production
A three week shoot in Brighton for The Sleeping Room got underway on 4 December. The film is based around a call girl named Blue, who finds a mysterious room in the apartment of a client, a room that seems to hold clues to her family's dark past. There is no release date for the film yet but This Is Horror will keep you posted on its progress.
Rebellion maps out 2014
Rebellion Publishing have announced their publishing schedule for 2014. 2000AD highlights include Predator Vs Judge Dredd Vs Aliens, whereas Abaddon will release Fiefdom by Dan Abnett. Solaris will be releasing Deadly Curiosities by Gail Z. Martin and Blood Kin by Steve Rasnic Tem among others. Be sure to keep an eye out for these exciting releases.
Grimmfest is nearly full
The final few tickets are available for the Grimm Up North and BFI sponsored event at Ordsall Hall in Salford. The event will feature a screening of The Others and The Innocents on 13 December. Head over to the Grimmfest website to score one of the last remaining tickets.
Shadow Publishing offer
Shadow Publishing have offered three signed books for a fantastic price of £20, including postage. The titles in the offer are, The Whispering Horror by Eddy C. Bertin, The Lurkers in the Abyss and Other Tales of Terror by David A. Riley and Worse Things Than Spiders and Other Stories by Samantha Lee. The offer is available at the Shadow Publishing website now.
DAN HOWARTH
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Massive Book Sale – are you ready?
I've been so excited for September – not just for the pumpkin spice latte's at Starbucks (anyone else as excited as me?) but also because I recently found out about a massive book sale!
If you're missing any of these books, now is the time to fill up your kindle and save!
I hope you enjoy the read! There are a lot of other books on sale too…let me know if you picked up any of these titles or any others that are on sale! I'd love to know what you're reading!
On a separate note…I started this week on my latest novel and I can not WAIT to tell you more! Right now I'm getting to know my character's voices and how they want their story told but soon I'll introduce you to them!


According to a new study published in the journal Neurology, minor infections, such as colds and flu, may temporarily raise a child's stroke risk.
The study consisted of 709 children under the age of 18 who took part in the Vascular Effects of Infection in Pediatric Stroke Study. Out of these participants, 355 children experienced arterial ischemic stroke (AIS) and 354 children were free of strokes.
After assessing infection exposure and vaccine history through medical charts and interviews with parents, researchers came to a few conclusions. The team discovered that 18% of children with AIS experienced an infection a week before their stroke, while three percent of the stroke-free children experienced an infection the week before parental interviews were conducted. Upper respiratory infections (i.e. colds and flus) were the most common infections.
Children who experienced a stroke were six times more likely to have had an infection within the previous week, compared with children who didn't have a stroke.
The stroke risk didn't increase for children who contracted an infection one to six months previously. Researchers believe that minor infections will only increase the stroke risk in the short term.
Whiteman, H., "Colds, flu linked to increased stroke risk for children," Medical News Today web site, October 1, 2015; http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/300185.php.
Fullerton, H.J., et al., "Infection, vaccination, and childhood arterial ischemic stroke," Neurology September 30, 2015, doi: 10.1212/WNL.0000000000002065.


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The Black Keys: Let's Rock
Ohio's The Black Keys will be returning to Australia as part of their tour for their 8th studio album, Turn Blue. …
theblackkeys.com
Let's Rock is the ninth studio album from The Black Keys. The record will be out on Easy Eye Sound and Nonesuch Records on June 28th.
If you were wondering about Easy Eye Sound, it is the record label that band leader Dan Auerbach started after his Nashville studio in 2017 with the release of his second solo album, Waiting on a Song. Since its launch, Easy Eye Sound has become home to a wide range of artists including Yola, Shannon & The Clams, Dee White, Shannon Shaw, Sonny Smith, Robert Finley, and The Gibson Brothers.
Upcoming Black Keys tour dates:
Sep 21 - Las Vegas, NV - Life Is Beautiful
Sep 23 - Denver, CO - Pepsi Center
Sep 24 - Kansas City, MO - Sprint Center
Sep 25 - St. Louis, MO - Enterprise Center
Sep 27 - Chicago, IL - United Center
Sep 28 - Minneapolis, MN - Target Center
Sep 30 - Cleveland, OH - Rocket Mortgage
Oct 01 - Nashville, TN - Bridgestone Arena
Oct 02 - Columbus, OH - Nationwide Arena
Oct 04 - Milwaukee, WI - Fiserv Forum
Oct 05 - Detroit, MI - Little Caesars Arena
Oct 07 - Pittsburgh, PA - PPG Paints Arena
Oct 08 - Grand Rapids, MI - Van Andel Arena
Oct 09 - Toronto, ON - Scotiabank Arena
Oct 11 - Boston, MA - TD Garden
Oct 12 - Washington, DC - The Anthem
Oct 14 - Philadelphia, PA - Wells Fargo Arena
Oct 15 - Brooklyn, NY - Barclays Center
Nov 05 - Sunrise, FL - BB&T Center
Nov 06 - Orlando, FL - Amway Center
Nov 08 - Raleigh, NC - PNC Arena
Nov 09 - Atlanta, GA - State Farm Arena
Nov 12 - Houston, TX - Toyota Center
Nov 13 - Austin, TX - Frank Erwin Center
Nov 14 - Fort Worth, TX - Dickies Arena
Nov 16 - Phoenix, AZ - Talking Stick Resort Arena
Nov 17 - San Diego, CA - Pechanga Arena
Nov 19 - Los Angeles, CA - The Forum
Nov 20 - San Francisco, CA - Chase Center
Nov 22 - Portland, OR - Moda Center
Nov 23 - Tacoma, WA - Tacoma Dome
Nov 24 - Vancouver, BC - Pepsi Live
Big Eyes: Streets of the Lost
Followed by special guest Brooklyn's Big Eyes (not to be confused with James Green's project Big Eyes). The quartet (singer / guitarist Kait Eldridge, guitarist Paul Ridenour, bassist Malcolm Donaldson, and drummer …
bigeyesband.com
We caught Brooklyn's Big Eyes in May 2017 and wrote, "The quartet (singer / guitarist Kait Eldridge, guitarist Paul Ridenour, bassist Malcolm Donaldson, and drummer Griffin Harrison), played tracks from their third LP Stake My Claim (Don Giovanni Records)... including title track 'Stake My Claim'. Eldridge mentioned that they have sold almost all the 7" to their single 'Local Celebrity', but had one copy left (which was gone by the end of the show)."
With the recent single, "Nearly Got Away", taken from the album Streets of the Lost (Greenway Records), it appears that the band will be back on a Summer tour:
July 5th - Pittsburgh, PA @ Nettle Nest
July 6th - Chicago, IL @ Reed's Local
July 7th - Madison, WI @ Mickey's
July 8th - Minneapolis, MN @ 7th St Entry
July 9th - Milwaukee, WI @ Cactus Club
July 10th - Ferndale, MI @ Loving Touch
July 11th - Toronto, ON @ Baby G
July 12th - Ottawa, ON @ Black Squirrel
July 13th - Montreal @ Brasserie Beaubien
Hey Violet: Close My Eyes
heyviolet.com
Los Angeles' Hey Violet is back with a new track called "Close My Eyes", available on Hi or Hey/Capitol Records.
"'Close My Eyes' is essentially about living in a fantasy land, says front woman Rena Lovelis. "It's about the idea of still wanting to be with an ex who has already moved on. There's definitely a level of denial that goes into being in that sort of headspace because you're basically rejecting the present reality and not allowing yourself to move forward. The song sounds very calm and chill but in the lyrical content there's an air of tension because of that refusal to accept things as they are."
To celebrate the new song, the trio (sisters bassist Rena Lovelis and drummer Nia Lovelis with lead guitarist Casey Moreta) will be playing a few shows this Summer.
May 28th San Francisco, CA Swedish American Hall
May 30th Los Angeles, CA The Troubadour
June 5th New York, NY Bowery Ballroom
June 6th Washington, DC Union Stage
Andy Cook: Modern Man
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Minneapolis-based songwriter Andy Cook (not to be confused with Andy Cook from Columbus, Ohio) semi-recently released a new video for his single "Red Lights", taken off his debut EP Modern Man (available on Good Eye Records).
According to the singer, the song is written from the perspective of someone who's the life of the party at night, and then left wondering if their friends are still for real in the morning.
Modern Man is the fifth release from Good Eye Records.
Modern Man track listing:
01: Swirl
02: Red Lights
03: Run
04: Nothing Changes
05: Places We Go
06: Modern Man (Intro)
07: Modern Man
Bodywash: Eye To Eye
bodywashmtl.bandcamp.com
Introducing dream-pop band Bodywash. The Montréal band signed with Luminelle Recordings and they are working on their debut album (to be available this Summer). Although it is their first record, the truth is Bodywash formed in 2014 when Chris Steward and Rosie Long Decter began working together in a basement rehearsal room at McGill University. The band released an EP in 2016 when they added Tom Gould on bass.
While they are putting the finishing touches on the debut album, the first single is called "Eye To Eye" (mixed by Nigel Ward from Seoul).
Chris Steward talked about the song, "In the case of "Eye to Eye", I think nearly the entire song was recorded in demo form that night. The song draws upon the idea that reciprocity governs all our interactions with the external world. Reciprocity is the lifeblood of all human relationships, whether romantic, platonic or somewhere in-between; "Eye to Eye" expresses what happens when that understanding is thrown off balance…"
Triple Eye Industries Fest IV
TRIPLE EYE INDUSTRIES
tripleeyeindustries.com
Milwaukee indie label Triple Eye Industries is preparing for Triple Eye Industries Fest IV on June 5th-8th 2019 in Milwaukee and Chicago. Between the two cities, Triple Eye will be showcasing 28 bands to play five shows.
The organizers said, "This is the fourth year of our little festival, and each year we try to bring in bands that may not of ever played in Milwaukee or a couple of times before. [...] Some are old friends and others are bands we have never met but enjoyed their music."
For Chicago, you'll want to check out Burlington Bar on June 5th and 6th, and for Milwaukee, it'll be held at Club Garibaldi on June 6th, 7th, and 8th.
Bardus (Philadelphia, PA)
Big'n (Chicago, IL)
Coordinated Suicides (Madison, WI)
Dead is Dead (Milwaukee, WI)
DEN (Chicago, IL)
Djunah (Chicago, IL)
Doubletruck (Milwaukee, WI)
Garbage Man (Sheboygan, WI)
Giant Killer (Chicago, IL)
Guerrilla Ghost (Milwaukee, WI)
Jab Jugular (Milwaukee, WI)
LIFES (Milwaukee, WI)
Miners (Lake County, IL)
Nasty Boys (Milwaukee, WI)
Nicholas Elert (Milwaukee, WI)
powertakeOff (Concord, NC)
Salvation (Chicago, IL)
Sanford Parker (Chicago, IL)
Sinking Suns (Madison, WI)
Something is Waiting (Chicago, IL)
The Old Northwest (Milwaukee, WI)
The Slurs (Milwaukee, WI)
Them Teeth (Muskegon, MI)
These Beasts (Chicago, IL)
Tile (Allentown, PA)
Whaler (Milwaukee, WI)
Work Party (Chicago, IL)
The Cosmics: Eyes
THE COSMICS
twitter.com/thecosmicsband
"Eyes" is the new song from Birmingham upcomers The Cosmics. The garage-rock trio's debut vinyl self-titled EP will be available on June 13th. You can listen to "Eyes" via Soundcloud.
Apparently, DJ legend Steve Lamacq and Huw Stephens are major fans and have played their songs on their radio program.
If you're curious about the band's live performance, they're set to play The Old Blue Last in London on June 13th.
"Eyes" by The Cosmics details:
Written and recorded by The Cosmics
Produced and mixed by Rory Attwell
Mastered by Andy 'Hippy' Baldwin
Eye of the Destroyer: Baptized In Pain
EYE OF THE DESTROYER
eyeofthedestroyer.com
New Jersey's Eye of the Destroyer recently released their new album Baptized In Pain (released May 17). You can stream the entire album over at metalinjection.net
01. Rebirth
02. Buried Alive
03. Death Master
04 Body Snatcher
05 Life Of Deceit
06 Postmortem Mutilation
07. Baptized In Pain
08. False Prophet
09. Disposal Of Flesh
10. Twisted Perception
11. Starved and Hanging
12. Stalked And Slain
13. Endless Suffering
14. Violent By Design
15. Plagued With Regret
16. Face Down
The 69 Eyes: West End
69eyes.com
Finland's The 69 Eyes have been around since 1989. The 'Goth 'n' Roll' band is celebrating their 30th Anniversary with a new album West End (available September via Nuclear Blast) and upcoming tour.
05/25/19 FIN Lahti - Club Chicago
06/02/19 CZ Pilsen - Metalfest Open Air
06/08/19 FIN Jämsä - HD International Rally
06/09/19 FIN Hyvinkää - Rockfest
07/26/19 FIN Oulu – Qstock
07/18/19 - 07/20/19 . FIN Laukaa
07/27/19 FIN Kuopio - Kuopiorock
08/03/19 FIN Karvia - Karvia-päivät
08/30/19 FIN Helsinki - Nosturi
11/02/19 D Leipzig - Moritzbastei
11/03/19 D Berlin – SO36
11/05/19 D Hamburg - Logo
11/06/19 D Cologne - Essigfabrik
11/07/19 D Stuttgart - Wizemann Club
11/08/19 D Munich - Backstage (Halle)
11/09/19 CZ Prague - Meat Factory
11/11/19 PL Wroclaw - Stary Klasztor
11/12/19 HU Budapest - Barba Negra
11/13/19 SK Bratislava - Atelier Babylon
11/14/19 AT Vienna - Chelsea
11/16/19 IT Parma - Campus Music Industry
11/17/19 CH Pratteln - Z7
11/19/19 D Trier - Mergener Hof
11/20/19 F Paris - Backstage by the Mill
11/21/19 UK London - The Garage
11/23/19 D Oberhausen - Kulttempel
11/24/19 D Frankfurt - Zoom
Emmrose: Dangerous Eyes
EMMROSE
https://www.emmrosemusic.com
NYC artist Emmrose released "Dangerous Eyes". What's interesting is that Emmrose is only 15 years old. The song will be available on her debut EP Hopeless Romantics, due out this summer.
Here's the origin of "Dangerous Eyes": "I was in my 8th grade math class when I started writing this song. I wrote the chorus and melody in my math class grid notebook. A group of kids were sitting at a table, away from me with this kid that I liked at the time, and he looked at me with this expression that captured how isolated I felt at the time. I wanted so much to be part of that group of kids. Earlier that week I had asked him to have coffee with me, and he replied, "Don't take this personally, but I hate you," and just walked away. He never said anything nice, and always left me gasping for breath, thus the lyrics, 'Hold back that dangerous tongue, that fills the breath of my lungs'".
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CJ Ramone at Triple Rock Social Club, Minneapolis (10 May 2017)
CJ Ramone Setlist
Let's Dance (Chris Montez cover)
You'll Never Make Me Believe
Girlfriend in a Graveyard
Steady as She Goes
Rockaway Beach (Ramones song)
One More Chance
with Kait Eldridge
Outsider (Ramones song)
Three Angels
Baby, I Love You (The Ronettes cover)
Last Chance to Dance
My Brain Is Hanging Upside Down (Bonzo Goes to Bitburg) (Ramones song)
Moral to the Story
Commando (Ramones song)
Do You Wanna Dance? (Bobby Freeman cover)
California Sun (Joe Jones cover)
R.A.M.O.N.E.S. (Motörhead cover)
Big Eyes Setlist
Stake My Claim
Just Not Right
Local Celebrity
Being Unkind
Get Over You (The Undertones cover)
Ain't Nothing But
Young Dumb
Back From The Moon
CJ Ramone
I love We're pretty excited to find out that CJ Ramone (the Ramones bassist from 1989 to 1996) is coming to the Twin Cities this June 10th in support of his latest Last Chance to Dance …
C.J. Ramone recently came to the Triple Rock Social Club, touring in support of his latest American Beauty (Fat Wreck Chord).
Local band Drones (not to be confused with Australia's The Drones) opened up the show, followed by special guest Brooklyn's Big Eyes (not to be confused with James Green's project Big Eyes).
The quartet (singer / guitarist Kait Eldridge, guitarist Paul Ridenour, bassist Malcolm Donaldson, and drummer Griffin Harrison), played tracks from their third LP Stake My Claim (Don Giovanni Records)... including title track 'Stake My Claim'.
Eldridge mentioned that they have sold almost all the 7" to their single 'Local Celebrity', but had one copy left (which was gone by the end of the show).
Midway in their set, they covered The Undertones song, which she thanked Nate in the audience (who also jumped on stage to help the band sing the outro).
One of three surviving members of The Ramones, CJ Ramone took the stage around 10:40pm. Knowing that fans were there to celebrate all-things-Ramones, CJ did throw in some classic Ramones songs (not listed on their set). Also, since it was rather a late show (for a Wednesday), CJ wisely skipped over some songs, which thankfully kept the set to about an hour.
Again, the setlist only serve as a "suggestion". For example, the first song was a cover of Chris Montez's 'Let's Dance', followed by 'Let's Go' as a weird medley. The first part of his set was CJ-solo heavy, some tracks from American Beauty, but as soon as the familiar Ramones' 'Rockaway Beach' was played, the audience completely loosened up.
Midway in their set, he asked Big Eye's Kait Eldridge to come on stage to help him sing 'Without You'. Apparently she also sings on the recorded version on the new record.
By this time, CJ slipped in Ramones' 'Outsider', followed by 'Three Angels', a song that he dedicated to Joey, Johnny, and Dee Dee (before Tommy died).
The latter half of CJ's set were Ramones-heavy. This included The Ronnettes' 'Baby, I Love You' (which the Ramones covered), and some less-famous Ramones cut like 'My Brain Is Hanging Upside Down (Bonzo Goes to Bitburg)' and 'Commando' (dedicated to the 1% of military servicemen).
Bobby Freeman's 'Do You Wanna Dance?', Joe Jones' 'California Sun' and set closer Motörhead's 'R.A.M.O.N.E.S.' closed out the show. The former two songs were covered by the Ramones.
Understandably the show ran late, but we would've love the hits 'I Wanna Be Sedated' or 'Blitzkrieg Bop', but sadly those were not played. Still, despite lacking the two big hits, it was still very nice to hear some old Ramones songs.
Also worth noting that the band was tight. They were versatile enough to change playing style on the fly as CJ changes his mind and leave or add songs on the setlist.
5/14/2017 Les Foufounes Electriques Montreal, QC
5/16/2017 Higher Ground South Burlington, VT
5/17/2017 Middle East Upstairs Cambridge, MA
5/18/2017 The Loft Poughkeepsie, NY
5/19/2017 Milkboy Philadelphia, PA
5/20/2017 Gold Sounds Brooklyn, NY
7/10/2017 Hard Rock Pub Pamela Torun, Poland
7/11/2017 Poglos Warsaw, Poland
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CJ Setlist
CJ Ramone (with Kait Eldridge) at Triple Rock Social Club, Minneapolis (10 May 2017)
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As part of the Psychocandy 30th anniversary celebrations, The Mary Chain have also agreed to appear at Austin Psych Fest on May 8-10, 2015. …
Tuesday 05/09/17, 7pm ($30)
After a very successful Pyschocandy 30th Anniversary Tour in 2015, the reunited Scottish band The Jesus and Mary Chain (brothers Jim Reid and William Reid) is back on tour in support of their new record Damage and Joy (ADA / Warner Music). The record is their first in 19 years.
For those who missed them the first time around in the 80s and 90s, this upcoming show cannot be missed.
Philadelphia's The Cobbs (named after brothers Paul Cobb and Ryan Cobb) to open.
The Jesus and Mary Chain North American Tour Dates:
5/09 - St. Paul, MN @ The Palace
5/10 - Chicago, IL @ Riviera
5/12 - Toronto, ON @ Massey Hall
5/14 - Brooklyn, NY @ Brooklyn Steel
5/19 - Los Angeles, CA @ The Wiltern
5/20 - Oakland, CA @ The Fox Theater
5/22 - Portland, OR @ Crystal Ballroom
5/23 - Seattle, WA @ Showbox SoDo
5/24 - Vancouver, BC @ Vogue Theatre
at Triple Rock Social Club
Wednesday 05/10/17, 8pm ($13)
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With all the original The Ramones are dead, its youngest member CJ Ramone continues the tradition by playing those classic Ramones numbers, along with CJ originals. We've seen CJ before, it's really great to see all the Ramones fan gather and celebrate and remember the legendary band.
Big Eyes and Drones (not to be confused with Australia's The Drones) to open.
5/6/2017 Broken City Calgary, AB
5/7/2017 Mercury Room Yeg Edmonton, AB
5/8/2017 Park Theatre Winnipeg, MB
5/10/2017 Triple Rock Social Club Minneapolis, MN
5/11/2017 Cobra Lounge Chicago, IL
5/12/2017 Majestic Café Detroit, MI
5/13/2017 Horseshoe Tavern Toronto, ON
Grrrl rockers Skating Polly will be in town next Wednesday, March 30th. The duo (Kelli Mayo and Peyton Bighorse) was previously in town in in 2014 with White Fang. …
Kitten Forever
Local trio Kitten Forever (Corrie Harrigan, Laura Larson, and Liz Elton) is celebrating their 10th Anniversary as a band next Saturday, July 23rd. They've enlisting various …
Tony Peachka
Next up was local all-girls Tony Peachka with a Melissa on vocals/guitars, Stephanie on guitars, Haley on drums, and Danielle on bass. Apparently Danielle is also …
Thursday 05/11/17, 8pm ($10)
Skating Polly (trio of stepsisters Kelli Mayo and Peyton Bighorse and brother Kurtis Mayo) is headlining the 7th Street Entry on May 11th, their first post-support for legendary punk band X. SP's New Trick EP (El Camino Records) features Nina Gordon and Louise Post from Veruca Salt.... so these girls, or rather grrrls have a thing for 90s alt-punk/rock.
The trio (previously a duo) was previously in town on March 2016
Local girl bands Kitten Forever and Tony Peachka will open.
May 5 | Knuckleheads* | Kansas City, MO
May 6 | Delmar Hall* | St. Louis, MO
May 7 | City Winery* | Nashville, TN
May 8 | Neighborhood Theater* | Charlotte, NC
May 9 | Cat's Cradle* | Carrboro, NC
May 11 | 7th Street Entry | Minneapolis, MN
May 12 | Lyric Room | Green Bay, WI
May 13 | Subterranean | Chicago, IL
May 14 | Magic Stick | Detroit, MI
May 15 | Grog Shop | Cleveland, OH
May 16 | Smiling Moose | Pittsburgh, PA
May 17 | St. Vitus | Brooklyn, NY
May 19 | Pouza Fest | Montreal, QC
May 20 | Kung Fu Necktie | Philadelphia, PA
May 21 | DC9 | Washington, DC
May 22 | Rumba Café | Columbus, OH
May 24 | Ready Room | St. Louis, MO
May 25 | Bottleneck | Lawrence, KS
May 26 | Opolis | Norman, OK
June 3 | The Nile | Mesa, AZ
June 4 | The Shop | Prescott, AZ
June 6 | Casbah | San Diego, CA
June 7 | Bootleg Theater | Los Angeles, CA
June 8 | Constellation Room | Santa Ana, CA
June 10 | The Parkside | San Francisco, CA
August 26 | It's Not Dead Festival
* Dates w/ X
The Wild Reeds
NPR described The Wild Reeds as Americana's "newest and most promising voices". The band recently released a new three-song EP called Best Wishes and will …
Tears for Fears is massive, yet when they reformed to do some tour dates (with Spandau Ballet in Australia!) there is no official website or outlet for touring information …
Hall & Oates
You know we absolutely love Hall & Oates, so I was fooled into clicking a news link on Facebook about "Hall and Oates got into a bloody confrontation that ended with Hall getting bit in the face and Oates landing in jail …
05/08/17 Froth is headlining the 7th Street Entry. The Coax to open. 7:30pm, $10.
05/09/17 Boston's Pile is on tour in support of their fifth album A Hairshirt of Purpose (Exploding In Sound Records). Stereogum said the band harkens "long-since-passed rock legends." Gnarwhal and Double Grave to open. 7pm, $12.
05/09/17 UK singer/songwriter Lewis Watson is headlining Triple Rock Social Club on Tuesday. Watson is on a post-SXSW tour to promote Midnight (Cooking Vinyl). The new record is a departure from his earlier work. The 24-year-old is grown up. Prams will open. 6pm, $14.
05/10/17 Emel (full name Emel Mathlouthi) returned to Minneapolis in support of her new record Ensen (out May 10th). Bae Tigre to open. Seated, all ages show. 7pm, $15.
05/10/17 Leif Vollebekk is back at the 7th Street Entry. As of this writing, no opening band listed. 7:30pm, $12.
05/10/17 From the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia The Steel Wheels will be bringing their folk music to the Dakota Jazz Club in downtown Minneapolis. Their new album Wild As We Came Here is out now via Redeye Worldwide thanks to crowdfunding PledgeMusic. 7pm, $25.
05/10/17 Los Angeles-based quintet The Wild Reeds is headlining the Turf Club in St Paul on Wednesday. Blank Range and Superior Siren will open. 7pm, $10.
05/11/17 Tears For Fears and Hall & Oates (billed as Daryl Hall & John Oates) will be co-headlining the Xcel Energy Center. 6pm, $35.
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Aminah Haque is one of those super models whose contributions in the industry of fashion and entertainment definitely played a very important part to make it what it is today.
Aminah was one of the most popular faces of Pakistan gracing the ramps and covers of various national and international shows and magazines. Even today if you think of the models who have ruled the fashion industry of Pakistan, her name would definitely be in top three. We are sure that everyone from 90s remember dancing to Awaz's Mr Fraudiye and loving Aminah.
After a few years she created her magic yet again along with Faakhir in Mahi Ve, remember?
Aminah has been an inspiration for most of the girls who wanted to enter the fashion industry. She is definitely a role model for most of us out there. Amna decided to quit modelling after tying the knot with the designer Ammar Belal.
Now, a recent click of Aminah has been circulating on the internet in which she looks very different from what people remember her, leaving the social media in a shock.
Here's how people are commenting on her photo.
We don't really get why it is so hard for people to understand that people age and they don't actually look the same forever. And why such negativity? Your mothers, sisters, and daughters are definitely not Katrina Kaif lookalikes then why are people so harsh on our celebs, knowing the fact that have quit the industry as well!
The first time we noticed Sumbul Iqbal was when she appeared in the play 'Ghayal' where she played the role of a girl who gets raped by her very dear family friend played brilliantly by Gohar Mumtaz. Sumbul then stunned people with her versatility in 'Neelam Kinaray' and is now once again stealing everyone's heart in her current plays 'Aik Thi Rania' and 'Kahan Ho Tum'. This beautiful girl keeps on adding accomplishments to her name and now after conquering hearts in Pakistan, Sumbul Iqbal is all set to go foreign.
Sumbul Iqbal is all set to be a part of the Scotland Pakistan Fashion Week as a showstopper for a local designer.
"I am very excited to be a part of this as this is the first time that a show like this is happening in Scotland where Pakistan is being represented internationally by our own talented designers for the locals there," shares Sumbul Iqbal.
But for whom will Sumbul Iqbal be walking the ramp, is something which she did not want to disclose at the moment as she wanted to keep it a surprise.
With 30 designers participating with three fashion catwalk shows, the Scotland Pakistan Fashion Week is all set to happen at Hotel Crowne Plaza in Glasgow. And with Sumbul Iqbal also a part of it, we for one, look forward to seeing the lovely actress spread her magic all over Scotland on the 16th of March this year!
We all know how beautiful and talented the Hocane sisters are. Their popularity in different areas of media did not happen suddenly. They both have separately worked hard on their careers to reach where they are today. Urwa Hocane started as a VJ by applying in a talent show. On the other hand, Mawra Hocane started her career while performing in theaters, then as a VJ and finally as an actress. The two have fought against many obstacles to become successful and we couldn't be more proud.
This one clearly has a thing for UrwaHocane.
Meanwhile the sisters are busy being happy with their lives. UrwaHocane was just recently vacationing in Poland and look at how perfect she looks.
Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan has a perfect gift for his fans at the beginning of this year. King Khan's upcoming release is Anand R Lai's dream project, Zero which stars Katrina Kaif and Anushka Sharma in titular roles.
Looking at the teaser, we can say that the film looks quite promising. Zero will see Shah Rukh Khan portray the role of a dwarf, or as the makers like to call it – vertically challenged.
It is speculated that SRK will have a double role in the film and Katrina Kaif and Anushka Sharma will be seen playing the love interests.
King Khan had a sweet Twitter conversation with Anushka and Aanand before revealing the title.
Lollywood's model and actress Noor Bukhari has been the subject of quite a lot of controversies. She has had many divorces. The actress has now once more been surrounded by the rumors of a fifth marriage.
All of us found out when the actress married for the first time in April 2008. She married Vikram when they had been in Dubai and everybody thought about it as a blissful marriage at first. Then rumors had it, that she filed a divorce after a couple of months of marriage when she realized that he had lied about his conversion to Islam. She made efforts to have him convert, but failed and they separated.
The actress decided to marry a second time in 2010 with a movie producer/director Farooq Mengal.
Sadly, the second marriage was also not fortunate for her as there were reported incidents of bodily abuse and the couple got divorced after four months.
Noor Bukhari made another effort for the third time when she tied the knot with Awn Chaudhry in 2012.
Alas, the actress is simply not very fortunate with males in her life and as a result of an unhappy life, the couple parted ways, this time attributable to unknown causes.
But it seems Noor was unwilling to quit her quest to find true love: She gave it one more shot. In 2015, she secretly tied the knot with Wali Hamid Khan.
Again the divorce happened. After her divorce with the singer, she embraced the hijab and decided to become a good practicing Muslim.
Now there are rumors of her fifth marriage which have been going around and the media can't seem to leave the actress alone for considering another marriage. A video clip report by a channel went viral on social media, claiming that Noor Bukhari is all set to tie the knot with her third husband, Awn Chaudhry once more.
Saba Qamar has been rising tremendously high lately in her career. With her critically praised performance on a floundering show 'Baaghi,' and her Bollywood debut in the acclaimed 'Hindi Medium' opposite Irrfan Khan. The actress recently won big at the Masala Awards in Dubai, bagging the Best Breakthrough Performance for the film.
Recently, she shared a picture in which she shows that she has a tattoo on the back of her neck. Whether the tattoo is for an upcoming movie or it's a personal liking, however, people reacted on it with a love-hate reaction. As sensitive the subject of having tattoos is in our country, people do react to it with complete passion.
Have a look at the tattoo, which appears to be in a foreign language, yes, we all want to know what it actually means.
Some people did end up loving the tattoo and were quite curious about what it's about and what language it is.
Let us know how this makes you feel.
Morning show host and actor Sanam Jung gave birth to a beautiful baby girl, Alaya Qassim Jaffri, in November last year and continued hosting her show, remaining in the public eye throughout her pregnancy and after, slaying with her charming smile, dapper looks and lively personality.
The actress was, unfortunately shamed for pregnancy weight gain by some internet users and as awful as that sounds, it didn't stop the talented star from conducting her morning show.
Not that she had to lose any pounds to look like the stunner she is, but it appears to be that the star has been working super hard to get back to pre-pregnancy shape, and guess what, she already has!
The Dil-e-Muztar actress recently shared a collage of pictures on her Instagram in which she revealed that she has lost a total of whopping 17.5kg!
Well, in our opinion, Sanam looks absolutely beautiful in both her before and after looks.
This, however, is not the first time an actress has been shamed for post pregnancy weight. Bollywood beauty Kareena Kapoor Khan was also attacked by body shamers after she wore a one-shoulder black dress with a thigh slit to a party.
Eastern Eye, a UK based publication recently released a list of top Bollywood debutantes for the year 2017. There was a lot of hype in Pakistani media as two of our actresses Mahira Khan and Saba Qamar also made it to the list.
Mahira Khan made her Bollywood debut opposite Shahrukh Khan in the film Raees. Raees was a super hit and Mahira became the first Pakistani actress to join Bollywood's hundred crore club. She looked beautiful in the role of Asiya and now her role has gotten her a place in the best debutantes list.
Saba Qamar also made it to the list due to her superhit 'Hindi Medium' opposite Irfan Khan. Saba won hearts on both sides of the border with her portrayal of Meeta in the film and now she is one of the top debutantes also.
The two actors have made us all proud and we wish them great success in the future and hope to see more good work from them for the whole world to see.
We wondered where Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli were when the actress' family were photographed returning to Mumbai yesterday, and now we know. The newlyweds are on their honeymoon, folks, where else? South Africa can wait. Not sure exactly where they are but from the picture Anushka Sharma posted on Instagram, it seems to be a winter wonderland somewhere in Europe (Italy, where they married? Switzerland?). The photo is a selfie of the newlyweds "In heaven, literally," the 29-year-old actress captioned the picture. Within minutes of being posted, the picture went viral – it had over two lakh likes in the first 20 minutes itself. Compliments such as 'cute' and 'lovely couple' have flooded the comments thread.
Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli married in Italy last Monday in a wedding they managed to keep secret (almost) for a year. Rumors they were getting married snowballed last week, and Anushka was later spotted at Mumbai airport flying out to an undisclosed location with her parents and brother. After a speculation-packed weekend, Anushka and Virat married at a Tuscan resort on Monday, making the wedding announcement on their Twitter accounts some hours later.
Anushka and Virat will host two receptions later this month – one in New Delhi, which is Virat's hometown, on December 21; the second in Mumbai on December 26. They will spend the New Year in South Africa after which Anushka returns to resume work of her film with Shah Rukh Khan and Katrina Kaif and Virat stays on to play a series.
Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli will live in Mumbai – he will move cities from Delhi. They will reportedly live in the sea-facing apartment in Worli that Virat bought last year.
Meera has always been a controversial personality and her personal life is nothing short of a drama. In the mid of the year 2017, she announced that she was getting married to some mysterious person and didn't reveal the name, 'Kyunki Nazar Lagg Jaati Hai'; the wedding was to take place in August. Later it was revealed that the mystery man is Captain Naveed and their Nikkah had taken place earlier and they there was going to be a Rukhsati. The news fire went down gradually and we didn't see any ceremony. Now Meera was seen with her better half Captain Naveed at the Masala Awards in Dubai.
Pakistani actress Meera started her career as a model. She started doing commercials for different products such as Lux and Pepsi at a young age. Meera got famous quickly. She was selected as a best Pakistani actress for film Inteha. Afterwards she did more than 13 projects with many national and international Pakistani celebrities. This lady never stopped her modelling profession and continued it along with acting. Meera still gets offers for films.
So, the couple is already moving about together. But when will Meera's fans see her as a beautiful bride? This is indeed a mystery!


The Future is your customer. Believe!
"Do you #expectmore and want to be a Chief?"
Here at Infinite Green, we are a diverse team with diverse interests and we live customer experiences everyday across all industries and the globe. Customer experience is in our blood and we love talking about it and analyzing it. From a food truck lunch to a health care service, from a trip on a plane to an install of a home appliance, or the simple task of getting the oil changed or a trip through a retail store, we scrutinize and solution as if we own the experience from end to end.
We bring our personal and professional experience and passion to our clients everyday. This diversity in skills and thoughts is what creates differentiated solutions.
We are a mature and highly adaptable team that is passionate about working with real people on real problems and solutions.
What does Chief anything mean? We embrace the unique skills and value of all of our team members. Each title is personally selected to represent our individual style and strengths. We add "chief" to each title to honor the value and contributions of each person as well as represent that we all have decision rights and are not afraid of thought leadership at all levels of an organization.
We are passionate about building relationships and actively support networking opportunities, we have had the opportunity to work with many intelligent and interesting people. We like to share our space in Minneapolis with friends and colleagues and have hosted several events.
If you are in town, stop by and check it out.


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Ex-city comptroller gets 15 years in prison in Ohio case
By sarahtr Dec 1, 2014, 6:32pm CST
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COLUMBUS, Ohio — Former Chicago comptroller Amer Ahmad was sentenced in absentia Monday to 15 years in prison for his role as lead conspirator in a kickback scheme at the state treasurer's office in Ohio.
Ahmad pleaded guilty last year in federal court to bribery and conspiracy charges, but he later fled to Pakistan to avoid punishment. He remains jailed there on immigration violations.
Co-defendant Joseph Chiavaroli was also sentenced Monday to an 18-month prison term. Chiavaroli, a mortgage broker from Chicago, pleaded guilty last year to conspiracy to commit money laundering.
Ahmad was arrested in Pakistan in April holding a forged Mexican passport, a fraudulent Pakistani birth certificate, a false Pakistani visa and $175,000, authorities said. A judge in Pakistan has recommended that he be extradited back to the United States, but no final decision has been made.
Ahmad's attorney in Ohio, Karl Schneider, said he had sought a 10-year sentence for his client. He said Ahmad would begin serving his time if or when he returns to the United States. "It's a sad situation all-around," he said.
Ahmad worked for two Democratic treasurers in Ohio, then for Mayor Rahm Emanuel.
Court records indicate that between 2009 and January 2011, Ahmad, friend Mohammed Noure Alo, Canton-based financial adviser Douglas E. Hampton and Chiavaroli conspired to use Ahmad's position at the state treasurer's office to enrich themselves and their businesses by securing lucrative state business.
Prosecutors say Ahmad and Chiavaroli hid such payments using the accounts of a landscaping business in which the two had ownership interests.
Alo and Hampton were sentenced last month.


The Video will speak for itself.
We often come across comparisons of the much maligned Microsoft Surface with Apple iPad. While the Surface is designed to be a very capable tablet, it seems it is so much more than that.
The Microsoft Surface running Windows RT is much more powerful than an Apple iPad or anything running Android. When you compare the recently released Apple iPad Air and Microsoft Surface 2, we think Surface 2 offers lot more value to most of the consumers with full web browser support, USB port and kickstand built-in and more.


Susan Morgan Cooper is an award winning documentary film Director/Producer.
Her highly acclaimed film, An Unlikely Weapon was about Eddie Adams, the photographer who's photo Saigon Execution was credited with helping end the Vietnam War .
For Mulberry Child Susan filmed in China. Roger Ebert called the film powerful and touching.
For To the Moon and Back Susan went to Russia to explore the Russian Adoption Ban. The Huff Post called it an evocative expose.


SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Evangel wins a rematch on Saturday afternoon against Park University, 69-52.
In the first game, the game went down to the wire with Evangel escaping with a 62-60 win. This time around, the Crusaders dealt more handedly with their opponents and the game was never really in doubt.
The Crusaders jumped out to a 20-14 lead in the first quarter, but the Pirates kept it close in the second to go to half trailing 34-27. However a 21-7 third quarter put the Crusaders firmly in control.
Lexie Vaught led all scorers with 21 points, followed by Brianna Vogts with 14 and Anne Marie Anibal with 12. Vaught was also the leading rebound with eight, followed by Vogts and Sydnee Garrett both with seven.
Evangel continues their homestand with a game on Monday, Nov. 12 against Missouri Baptist. Tipoff is scheduled for 5:30 p.m.


Lord Jesus Christ, when John heard the voice of Your mother, You caused him to leap for joy in Elizabeth's womb for You were now present in the flesh to save all flesh. Draw near to us in Your Word and Sacraments and stir up our hearts that we, being ever mindful of Your gracious visitation, may leap for joy and serve You with gladness through this life into the life and the world to come, where we shall behold You face to face in the resurrection of all flesh; for You live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever.
And David returned to bless his household. But Michal the daughter of Saul came out to meet David and said, "How the king of Israel honored himself today, uncovering himself today before the eyes of his servants' female servants, as one of the vulgar fellows shamelessly uncovers himself!" And David said to Michal, "It was before the LORD, who chose me above your father and above all his house, to appoint me as prince over Israel, the people of the LORD—and I will celebrate before the LORD. I will make myself yet more contemptible than this, and I will be abased in your eyes. But by the female servants of whom you have spoken, by them I shall be held in honor." And Michal the daughter of Saul had no child to the day of her death.


Is 60637 the best Illinois zip code for your business?
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The population data for 60637 are from the Census' American Community Survey 2017 5-year estimates. The demographic data for 60010, 60586, 60636, and 60644 are the most current, comparable demographics available from the US Census Bureau, are from the American Community Survey 2017 5-year estimates, and were downloaded on December 2017. Check out our FAQ section for more details.
With 48,006 people, 60637 is the 47th most populated zip code in the state of Illinois out of 1,382 zip codes. But watch out, 60637, because 60010 with 45,680 people and 60586 with 47,369 people are right behind you.
The largest 60637 racial/ethnic groups are Black (76.2%) followed by White (14.3%) and Asian (4.3%).
In 2017, the median household income of 60637 residents was $28,024. 60637 households made slightly more than 60636 households ($27,573) and 60644 households ($27,617) . However, 38.4% of 60637 residents live in poverty.
The median age for 60637 residents is 30.6 years young.
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Steelers Experience Reveals Folly of "Playing for Draft Position"
Posted on December 28, 2010 by KT Standard
It is a conversation which, fortunately, rarely rears its ugly head in Steelers Nation.
Fans of other NFL teams, however, are not so lucky.
The drill is familiar. As the NFL season reaches, and then passes, its midway point there are a goodly number of teams that find themselves out of the playoff hunt, long before the Giant Eagles and Krogers of the world begin discounting turkeys.
The dynamics of the NFL draft being what they are, the question inevitably arises head, "shouldn't we just play for draft position?"
The logic is clear. Teams with the worst record pick first and get dibs on the best players – not just in the first round, but in each successive round.
Think back to say, the 1999 NFL draft.
Wouldn't it be better to have a top 7 pick and get to choose between Edgerrin James, Ricky Williams, Tory Holt and Champ Bailey instead of having to decide between Chris Claiborne, Daunte Culpepper, Cade McNown, Troy Edwards, John Tait, and Anthony McFarland?
This example has to make playing for draft position tempting for even the most die-hard purest.
But such an approach is fool hardy, and the Steelers experience reveals why.
In Praise of, yes, …Bill Austin
Tim Gleason, aka Mary Rose of Behind the Steel Curtain, rated Bill Austin of as the second worst Steelers coach of all time in his book From Black to Gold. No argument there.
While Gleason does not lay this at Austin's feet, I can remember an NFL films segment from the late 70's or early 80's chronicling the Steelers pre-Chuck Noll woes. Referring to Austin's final year, the segment opined, "The Steelers didn't even know how to lose right."
The implication was that, because Austin's team had the "misfortune" sandwich in 2 wins and one tie in the middle of 11 losses during the 1969 season, the Steelers drafted fourth instead of first and subsequently missed out on the number one pick, O.J. Simpson.
O.J. Simpson, before embracing life of crime, was a Hall of Fame running back in every sense of the word. O.J.'d have been a Hall of Famer in Pittsburgh too.
However, 100 times out of 100, I would not trade the Steeler's first round pick in 1969 for the right to pick Simpson. No way.
Why? Because in the franchises' pivotal decision, the Steelers picked Joe Greene with the fourth overall pick in 1969.
Both men made it into Canton, but Joe Greene did so wearing 4 rings, while O.J. remains bare.
The Steelers and the Aikman Derby
A quick search of Google Newspaper Archives reveals that as early as September 1988, the press was already handicapping "the Aikman derby." Or otherwise speculating on which team would get the right to draft Troy Aikman.
I bring this up because this season I have found myself in an on going conversation with an old college buddy, "DK" who, although he lives and dies with Cowboys, is a regular Steel Curtain Rising reader.
His response to the Cowboys recent victory over the arch-rival Redskins was:
The winner for that game in a sense will be the loser as I'm pretty certain that Washington will in 2011 have more favorable schedule and of course slightly better draft pick.
For weeks now DK has been laying down the "let's just play for draft position" card, making reference to the Cowboy's 3-13 1988 record that netted them three time Super Bowl champion and Hall of Famer Troy Aikman.
The Aikman reference brought back memories of a camping trip with another friend, whom I'll simply name as Yosefi, who gloated to me late in the 1988 season, "the Cowboy's are gonna finish worse that the Steelers, we're gonna get Troy Aikman…."
To show how naïve I was at age 16, I told him "we don't need Aikman, we have Bubby Brister."
Nostalgia for the innocence of youth aside, this example would seem to justify "playing for draft position."
The Steelers started 1988 2-10. They finished 5-11, winning three of their final four, including a win over the playoff bound Oilers and the NFL's all time winningest coach, Don Shula.
Had guys like Bubby Brister, Rod Woodson, Merril Hoge, Dermontti Dawson, John Jackson, Louis Lipps, and Greg Lloyd not rallied, the Steelers still might have not gotten a crack at Aikman, but could have had a shot at Barry Sanders or Derrick Thomas. Instead the got Tim Worley.
Unlike the O.J.-Greene example, Troy Aikman and Tim Worley do not even belong in the same thought, let alone the same sentence.
Measured by Super Bowls, the Cowboys have three since 1988, whereas the Steelers have only won two.
But you know what? Even knowing that, I still wouldn't trade those three victories for at shot moving up in the 1989 draft.
The Steelers found plenty of fools gold in the 1989 draft, but the also came away with some gems. That draft, along with those three, "playing for pride" victories in '88 sparked the resurgence of the franchise that continues today.
Since that fateful 1988 season, the Steelers have had more winning seasons, more playoff appearances, and more overall stability than the Cowboys.
There are many reasons for this, but one of those is the franchise's commitment to playing to win.
The moral of the story runs deeper:
Good things happen to teams that play to win.
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4 thoughts on "Steelers Experience Reveals Folly of "Playing for Draft Position""
dalewis says:
But there is/was no excuse for not drafting Marino!
Lets not forget the last game of the 2003 season against Baltimore. The Ravens were playoff bound and the Steelers were a 6 win team. Baltimore played their hardest and won the game. That loss gave the Steelers the 11th pick in the draft which became Big Ben. If the Steelers win that game then Ben would probably have been drafted by KC which would have pick before the Steelers instead of after them. So Baltimore won the Battle and lost the War. I do believe strongly in playing for draft position. You must do want is in the best iinterest of your team. Baltimore is 1-7 vs Big Ben and if they had lost a meaningless game to both them and Pittsburgh the Steelers would have only 4 Super Bowls and not 6.
KT says:
Dalewis,
Of course they should have taken Marino. Dan Rooney knows that, and has said as much, indicating it was he who steered the conversation to Roethlisberger on Draft Day 2004.
But I don't think playing for draft position or not has anything to do with the decision not to take Marino.
Noll said it was because of the drug rumors, other have said that he wanted Rivera because "we started last time on defense, let's do it again."
I guess we need to agree to disagree.
The Baltimore game was a great example of what I am talking about. That Steeler team took a pounding and was out of it early.
But they never gave up. They never quit on Cowher. Dick LeBeau said when he saw the fire and intensity that the Steelers played with, with nothing to play for other than pride, he decided that he would like to come back to Pittsburgh.
Last year Mike Tomlin said unapologetically, that if the score board is lit, he plays to win. That is a man I want as my coach.
Winning might not be everything, and in high school and below there are often times more important things.
But at the professional level you have to play to win.
When a team intentionally tries to lose it is time to clean house.
Once again, I thank you for contributing here, and welcome any further comments you might have.


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