Jessica Grabbe enjoys a rich and varied career as a freelance double bassist, traveling and performing with esteemed ensembles around the world. She has held contracts in the Royal Danish Opera, the Malmö Symphony and the Kansas City Symphony. She has also performed with the Houston Grand Opera and Ballet and as a guest co-Principal with the Bergen Philharmonic in Norway. Currently, Jessica resides in Detroit, MI, performing regularly with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra and the IRIS chamber orchestra in Memphis.
Jessica has attended numerous summer festivals including Music Academy of the West, Spoleto USA, Tanglewood and Verbier. She joined the AIMS in Graz festival orchestra as principal bass in 2015.
Jessica completed her double bass studies at New England Conservatory with Donald Palma, the Royal Academy of Music in London with Duncan McTier and Rice University Shepherd School of Music with Timothy Pitts.


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Next week, for one week starting Monday, I'll be the guest editor over at the wonderful Smokelong Quarterly.
It is an honour. Smokelong has been about my favourite place for short fiction for a good few years. The stories they publish are consistently brilliant and interesting. It's a quality place. I can still remember how thrilled I was when they published one of my stories.
So, if you've got something (which is less than 1000 words) that you think is particularly brilliant, why not send it in? I'd love to read it.
You can read the guidelines here. And here's one of my favourite stories that have appeared there recently. It's called 'Pregnant With Peanut Butter' by the brilliant Michael Czyzniejewski.
That is amazing! Nice work. How did that come about?I wish I'd known because I sent a story in a couple of weeks ago, my first attempt at getting in there. I finally thought I had something they might like. Can't wait to see what you bring to the publication.Congratulations again.
That is freakin' cool! What a wonderful opportunity.
Congratulations, that is wonderful news.
Hey Alex. Thanks! I was asked if I fancied doing it last year and was VERY quick to say yes – I love the place. I hope I can bring something good to it!
Hi Reena – lovely to meet you on here – thanks for popping in! And thank you! I'm looking forward to it!
Hey Jennifer – lovely to see you here too! Thank you. I can't wait!
Thanks, Nik, for reading for us! Looking forward to your pick!
I'll be popping in to take a look this week. It is the first time I've heard of it… points to the rock she's been living under.
I love that story! I have nothing so grand but Mr Effie has a few things of that style. I shall ensure he subs!Hope you enjoy your week.


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Unticking NoScript Preferences -> Advanced -> Sanitize cross-site suspicious requests fixes it, so I assume this is being caused by NoScript XSS protection. I was surprised that the whole browser is freezing, but it must be that the NoScript WebExtension runs in the main process.


Hello, readers! Hope you're enjoying our live coverage of SMX and thanks for following. In this session, we'll talk YouTube for marketers, with tips on how to best use the platform.
He uses this video as an example of how something can go viral and the power of it. He doesn't know if Sheen is winning in all this, but he knows that YouTube is. YouTube is No. 5 on the list for where users go for content consumption.
You have to do something that moves people.
He is showing another video by Arcade Fire. The video pulls images from your own hometown, your own house. It's a compelling video that asks the users to participate in the way the video plays out. It's interactive. It really struck a chord in viewers. It's at the heart of creating something that moves audiences.
Optimize your videos and perform video SEO.
Two minutes seem to be the right amount of time.
Enable sharing and social components.
YouTube ads are very targeted, very effective.
Twenty-seven percent of YouTube sessions contain search queries.
Own the YouTube home page for 24 hours through advertising.
YouTube is the No. 1 video site for mobile.
You have to mingle with your consumers.
He says the best example is the Old Spice campaign. He is showing the response from the Old Spice guy to Kevin Rose (founder of Digg).
He says to get into the analytics and find out how to measure your campaign.
Next up is Manny Rivas.
He is starting with a study that aimClear conducted on Universal Search and video. He is going over the integration of content into the SERPs like videos, images, Twitter streams and more. Video thumbnails have more than a 40 percent click-through rate than links.
The objective of the study aimClear did was to look at the videos that came back in a result, then find out what platforms they were coming from, what weight they held and a few other factors.
What they found was that YouTube wasn't the only game in town. TubeMogul is one platform outside of YouTube.
They also found in the study that videos show up in Google in one of 11 "packs" in the SERPs — there's horizontal, vertically and other ways they are returned. The most common is two-pack videos. Bing only brings back videos in packs of four typically.
[The slide shows a woman with a pregnancy test, everyone laughs. He says "Yes, confirmation! Marty did not laugh at this slide."].
Don't optimize the video with "buy" terms. Using informational-type keywords brought back video in the SERPs. Ranking in the platforms help showing up in Universal SERPs; 100 percent of returned videos in the SERPs ranked on the first page of the monitored platform.
Next up is Jeff Martin. He is going to talk about maximizing views with YouTube tools and third-party tools. Remember, views beget views in YouTube.
Annotations. Areas of text you create after you upload a video. Can make links to other content of yours.
Call-to-action overlays. Quasi-ads that are yours. Drive viewers from the video to your site. Enter video into promoted video program.
Video responses. Get more content in front of your viewers. Rotate your videos. It's good for engagement because users can create videos in response to your content.
Playlists. Good for getting content to the top section of the "related videos" list. Use more popular videos to drive newbies to more of your content. Playlists can appear in search results. It's sporadic though. Playlists have a unique URL that you send people to.
Captions. Captions are indexed by YouTube and Google and are used as signals; also good for the hearing impaired. Don't force optimization in your captions, before you produce the video, do the keyword research first, then write your scripts.
Activity feed. Mass communicate with your friends and subscribers.
Avoid features that automate liking or disliking, try to simulate video watching, that spam comments and users' inboxes.
Look for features that find users, related channels, visibility and engagement levels.
Grant Crowell is last. He is having us switch gears and talk about a topic that may have never been talked about before at a conference. It's the legal side of video.
He found a lot of legal issues going on with YouTube and users. He said a lot of people's accounts are being cancelled because they aren't following the guidelines. No one really pays attention to it.
Consequences include video removal, account cancellation, loss of business, civil lawsuits, criminal charges. Anyone can complain about your videos, too. Your competition can be one of them.
He said someone is actually facing court time for a YouTube prank. His name is Evan Emory [you can Google it].
Check out YouTube legal resources. The terms of service is one place to explore.
Who owns the video – you or YouTube? YouTube doesn't take away ownership. But, you have granted them all the rights to use it however you want. You can file online with the U.S. Copyright office if you're concerned about copyright infringement.
If YouTube is an important part of your business, talk with an attorney in the media space. He is talking about a free legal video webinar by Saper Law Offices.
Aparna Chennapragada is from Google and she is going to participate in the Q&A session. First, she wants to share a couple thoughts.
She says video is very exciting, but very early and a lot of chaos still. It's tricky, the hard part is that there is very little text Meta data. As a content provider, think carefully about the information you can provide about the video so that it can be presented for any given query.
Q: Chris is talking about some of the video sites being content farms and how the Google algo update recently hasn't affected them, what are you seeing?
A: Aparna says Google factors in Universal Search in the quality algorithm.
She says it's very exciting, but very early and a lot of chaos still. It's tricky, the hard part is that there is very little test Meta data. As a content provider, think carefully about the information you can provide about the video so that it can be presented for any given query.
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In Israeli Independence Day Message, Netanyahu Recalls 1948 'Moment of Triumph' for the Jewish People
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Photo: Screenshot.
JNS.org – In an Independence Day message published on Monday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu recalled the 1948 "moment of triumph" for the Jewish people when the State of Israel was founded and praised the nation's resilience.
"It was a moment of triumph for our people," Netanyahu said. "We had been scattered around the world for millennia. And then we returned to our ancient homeland, to build a safe haven, where we could live, and thrive."
Netanyahu went on to praise Israelis for their ability to flourish in the face of annihilation.
"Now, many doubted that this tiny state of Israel would survive," he noted. "We were surrounded by hostile enemies, who attacked us again and again. So perhaps, for some, this skepticism was warranted. But survive we did. Much more than that. We thrived."
"And I have no doubt that in the coming 69 years, Israel will continue to thrive, be strong and prosperous," Netanyahu added.
President Reuven Rivlin said for Independence Day, "Sixty-nine years ago, in the moments just after [Prime Minister] David Ben-Gurion declared the birth of the State of Israel, we all went out to dance in the streets. We celebrated a hope which came true: to be a free people in our land, in Jerusalem."
Rivlin also lauded Israelis for their democratic society and technological prowess, saying the Jewish state was "a shrine of freedom of expression, and a hub of innovation."
Watch an Independence Day video featuring Netanyahu that was broadcast at the annual Mount Herzl torch-lighting ceremony on Monday below:
אין כמו המדינה שלנו. אין כמו העם שלנו. חג עצמאות שמח, ישראל! pic.twitter.com/VdnnWA830j
— Benjamin Netanyahu (@netanyahu) May 1, 2017


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President Obama has issued his Thanksgiving Proclamation for 2015. If his proclamation was our only instruction about Thanksgiving, we would think it is just about "generosity and partnership" rooted in the cooperation between the Pilgrims and Native Americans. He does make a brief mention of George Washington's reference to God in his proclamation, and he reminds us that Lincoln called on Americans to "'commend to [God's] tender care' those most affected by the violence of the time – widows and orphans…" Unfortunately, he refocuses Thanksgiving to be a time of "lifting one another up, enjoying time with those around us, and appreciating all that we have" – including "cheering on our favorite sports teams." He confuses what people do on the holiday with why we, as a nation, have the holiday.
To be reminded of what Thanksgiving is about, we can look to Thanksgiving proclamations from previous presidents. This isn't about political sides. Both Democrats and Republicans have historically maintained a proper focus for Thanksgiving.
In contrast, President Obama has asked Americans to "express our gratitude by welcoming others to our celebrations and recognize those who volunteer today to ensure a dinner is possible for those who might have gone without." To be fair, he did ask us to "give thanks for all we have received this past year" but was careful not to offend anyone by suggesting to whom we should direct that thanks.
Who was the first person to go on record against slavery? Here's a little known fact that kids won't learn in school (unless you change that): according to historian Thomas Cahill, the first person in history to write against slavery was Saint Patrick. Both his Christian faith and experience led him to do it. Patrick was born in the 4th century to Christian parents who were Roman citizens in Briton. As a boy he was kidnapped and become a slave for six years in Ireland. He prayed daily that God would rescue him, and eventually he escaped and returned home. But he felt God calling him to return to Ireland with the Gospel.
By the end of his life he had baptized over 120,000 Irishmen and established 300 churches. Within his lifetime, or shortly thereafter, the Irish slave trade ended – the result of a transformed people. St. Patrick's Day (March 17, the day of his death) is the honoring of a Christian for his missionary work. Unfortunately, the true history of Patrick is seldom told in schools today. But, you can change that simply by telling the real story.
President Obama has issued his Thanksgiving Proclamation in which he reminds us that "we rise or fall as one Nation, under God." He also quotes Abraham Lincoln "who called on his fellow citizens to 'fervently implore the interposition of the Almighty hand to heal the wounds of the nation, and to restore it, as soon as may be consistent with the Divine purposes, to the full enjoyment of peace, harmony, tranquility, and union.'" Putting politics aside, we can all appreciate the President's reminder to Americans that we are a nation under God. And he chose an excellent quote from Lincoln. Last year he asked the nation to "spend this day by lifting up those we love, mindful of the grace bestowed upon us by God." In 2011 and 2010 he was even more direct in referring to giving "thanks to each other and to God," and lifting "up our hearts in gratitude to God for our many blessings."
Thanksgiving is a teachable moment. After we bow our heads in prayers of gratitude to God for His blessings, we should point out to our children that Thanksgiving Day is a testimony to the deeply religious heritage of America. Every Sunday, we thank God for His blessings. But once a year, the President of the United States - "by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the United States" - calls on the nation to thank God for His blessings.
The holiday season is fast approaching. Christians as well as atheist activists both relish this time of year, but for completely different reasons. People of faith see this time as a heartwarming opportunity to enjoy deeply held traditions in the American culture. Atheist activists, on the other hand, see this as the proverbial "golden opportunity" for their cause. They can hardly wait for the publicity they gain from attacking schools and town councils. In many of America's schools, the atheists have been effective in censoring mention of the religious nature of holidays. For example, too often educators teach that Thanksgiving is merely a nostalgic remembrance of what happened 400 years ago between the Pilgrims and the Native Americans. Students get the idea that besides some dusty old origin, Thanksgiving is about Turkey, football, and being the day before Black Friday retail sales.
A few years ago, Americans United for Separation of church and State got mad at us because we "encourage teachers to use Thanksgiving to explain how the country thanks 'God for His blessings.'" Guilty as charged. We encourage educators to actually educate their students about the meaning of Thanksgiving as expressed by the President of the United States in his annual Thanksgiving Proclamation.
For example, last year, President Obama proclaimed, "This day is a time to take stock of the fortune we have known and the kindnesses we have shared, grateful for the God-given bounty that enriches our lives… Let us spend this day by lifting up those we love, mindful of the grace bestowed upon us by God and by all who have made our lives richer with their presence." But if atheist activists had their way, the President's words would be censored from the classroom.
And when it comes to Christmas, many educators have been so intimated by atheist threats they censor traditional Christmas carols and references to the birth of Jesus. Consequently, the lesson students absorb is that Christmas is just a merry commercial enterprise.


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HomeGigsJULES BUCKLEY shares a brand new version of the Manzel classic 'Space Funk'
JULES BUCKLEY shares a brand new version of the Manzel classic 'Space Funk'
August 6, 2021 XS Noize Gigs, New Music, News
Jules Buckley follows the snapshot crash course in the history of hip-hop breaks that inspired his recent single 'X Breaks' with a brand new version of the Manzel classic 'Space Funk'. Both tracks feature on the Grammy Award-winning conductor, composer and orchestrator's upcoming album 'The Breaks', a collaboration with Chris Wheeler and the Heritage Orchestra and Ghost-Note that will be released on September 3rd via Decca Records.
You may well have never heard of the instrumental funk group Manzel, but you'll definitely have heard them. Originally released in 1977, the track has been sampled by everyone from Grandmaster Flash to Childish Gambino. Copies of its initial vinyl release are listed for hefty sums on Discogs, while the song received a second wave of attention with a remix and a reissue courtesy of Kenny Dope and the Dopebrother label.
Buckley's reinvention of the track gives it a fresh feel which makes it feel just as futuristic as it did back in the late '70s. The Heritage Orchestra allow the track to flourish with the full force of their live instrumentation, while Snarky Puppy duo Ghost-Note keep the disco-funk exuberance at full throttle with their energising breaks and drum fills.
Jules says, "Sampled by the likes of Childish Gambino and hip hop royalty Eric B. & Rakim, 'Space Funk' is one of the breaking scene's absolutely deepest cuts. Heritage Orchestra and Ghost-Note are on the money here with the Manzel classic. Enjoy!"
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Also already previewed by two singles: a new interpretation of Jerry Lordan's 'Apache' , as well as hip hop homage 'X Breaks', 'The Breaks' finds Buckley and co. paying a loving tribute to the explosive percussive pillar of the hip hop sound.Buckley commenced the project in the wake of his 2019 BBC Prom 'The Breaks' and the result is a joyous collection of influential classics originally from the likes of The Sugarhill Gang and James Brown.
Joined by modern artists such as four-time world DJ champion Mr Switch, the acclaimed saxophonist Kamasi Washington, the jazz/funk pianist, solo artist and former Snarky Puppy member Cory Henry, and Heavenly Recordings duo Mattiel,Buckley has achieved an unusual feat with the album: recording and orchestrating live instrumental takes on pieces of music renowned for being sampled.
On August 21st, Jules Buckley will present his 17th BBC Prom: Moses Sumney Meets Jules Buckley and the BBC Symphony Orchestra at the Royal Albert Hall. Blending soul, jazz, art-pop and spoken word, singer-songwriter Moses Sumney will perform songs from his albums 'Aromanticism' and 'græ' in orchestral form, with new arrangements courtesy of Buckley. Tickets for the show are available here. It will subsequently be broadcast on BBC Four on September 3rd.
With a staggering discography of over 70 albums, Jules Buckley has worked with some of the biggest names in music, spanning Quincy Jones to Stormzy and Chaka Khan to Michael Kiwanuka. His multi-genre talents have resulted in some of the most eclectic BBC Proms imaginable including the iconic Ibiza Prom, the 1Xtra Grime Symphony, and tributes to Nina Simone and Scott Walker. He recently collaborated with Paul Weller for a special show at the Barbican, which has been captured in his upcoming album 'An Orchestrated Songbook'.
Buckley formed the Heritage Orchestra in 2004 with Chris Wheeler, creating a versatile 45-60-piece non-classical orchestra which has filled arenas and defied all expected orchestral stereotypes.
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The New England Patriots road to Super Bowl LII has been lined in gold down easy street. After earning a bye and home field, the Patriots faced an overmatched Titans team that despite leading early clearly was not in the same class. Now they face the Jacksonville Jaguars a team that lost to those same Titans twice. The Jaguars are here because the Steelers thought they too had an easy path to the AFC Championship and forgot to actually show up in their Divisional Round game until it was too late. Instead of focusing on the task ahead the Steelers were obsessed with New England, and allowed Jacksonville to sneak up on them and beat them for a second time this season at Heinz Field. One thing you know the Patriots won't ever do is look past an opponent. They won't ever underestimate an opponent they will never be unprepared to play a team, especially when home in the playoffs. The Jaguars have a defense that could hit Tom Brady hard and could create a game changing turnover as they did last week in Pittsburgh. Leonard Fournette is a solid running back who the Jaguars can build around, but I just can't trust Blake Bortles to win a big game against Tom Brady in Foxboro. Bortles nearly cost the Jaguars in the Wild Card Game with a terrible first half, if not for the Bills being incapable of taking advantage they would have been eliminated two weeks ago. When the Jaguars faced the 49ers last month, Jimmy Garoppolo was able to break apart the Jaguars defense. They also were broken down by Ben Roethlisberger last week. You just know the Patriots will find those same holes and work on them all day. Once behind, Bortles will try to force things and the game will quickly get away. This one will not be close, and the Patriots will run away laughing all the way to their eighth Super Bowl appearance in 17 years.
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Two forlorn franchises meet hoping for a chance to face Goliath in Super Bowl LII. The Minnesota Vikings one lost three Super Bowls in four years and four overall, while the Philadelphia Eagles have lost both of their appearances in the big game. The Eagles and Vikings are essential in the NFC Championship Game with backup quarterbacks. While Case Keenum may have played his way into Minnesota's future plans, Nick Foles future is staying the understudy to Carson Wentz. Both teams have had solid defensive play all season, as the Vikings were the number one scoring defense in the NFL as they have allowed an opponent to score more than 20 points four times, including their win over the Saints last week in the Divisional Round. The Eagles have at times been vulnerable to the pass, but with the pass rush of Fletcher Cox those occasions were rare in 2017. With Nick Foles struggling early last week, Cox and the Philadelphia defense kept the Falcons from taking flight as they trailed 10-9 and did not allow anything else in the second half. The Eagles may have an edge at the running back position with LaGarrette Blount's history of getting some important hard yardage in playoff games. Nick Foles, though is a question mark, had Wentz been available it would be hard to imagine Philadelphia falling, but Foles is unable to get the ball as deep and throw as accurately. Case Keenum, meanwhile has been a revelation for the Vikings. True he has at times slipped and was that bad Case that struggled with the Texans and Rams, like his duck interception that led to the Saints second touchdown. However, only the good Case could have made that pass to Steffon Diggs that led to the Minneapolis Miracle. With a win the Vikings will be playing Super Bowl LII in their home stadium. I don't know what exactly it is, but there is a certain mojo surrounding Minnesota and that mojo will take the Vikings to Super Bowl LII.
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HolidayExtras.com was recently named Best Company for Customer Service and Commitment at the Kent Excellence in Business Awards 2010. The ceremony saw the cream of Kent business recognised for their dedication to offering the best in products and services, with leading figures from across the county walking away with the prestigious awards and accolades.
In being named the Best Company for Customer Service and Commitment, HolidayExtras.com received acknowledgement for its commitment to offering the best service to its customers over the preceding 12 months. During this period, the company has experienced a variety of challenging situations, with the impact of the Icelandic volcanic eruption proving particularly demanding.
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Exceptional call volumes
Friday, April 16 saw call volumes peak at 8,743 - up 360% on regular levels and exceeding the predicted 2,419 calls. The following day also saw a monumental effort from the contact centre, with 7,928 calls representing a 478% increase in volume. In order to support the contact centre, staff from across the business - including the CEO and board members - logged on to the phones to help handle the unprecedented call levels from concerned customers wanting to cancel and those with queries.
Increase in email contacts
In addition to exceptional call volumes, the level of email contacts rose ten-fold, with 3,000 emails coming in during this period. Additional email accounts, managed by different areas of the business, were set up to help respond to the hike in email queries received. Most were handled within 24-36 hours at its peak.
Exploring alternative communication channels
In another move to support the contact centre, HolidayExtras.com was able to extend use of a new contact method for customers: live chat/instant messenging. An additional team of 15 people were trained within an hour to help respond to customers' queries and booking/cancellation requests. Live chat was also, of course, accessible by people working from home - ideal if the additional resource could not make it back into the office out of normal hours.
Heightened contact with suppliers
By Monday April 19, it was evident that there was no sign of the situation easing. As such, a mission to contact suppliers to seek their support for providing customers with a full refund in the event of cancellation was effected. By noon of that day, some 80% of all suppliers had agreed to waive cancellation charges. As the week unfolded, suppliers moved to a position of giving credit notes for future re-bookings. Over the course of this period, HolidayExtras.com was the first to state that it would provide customers with refunds and the first to confirm that credit for a cancelled booking could be transferred to a new booking made in the future.
Keeping customers up-to-date online
HolidayExtras.com CEO, Matthew Pack, kept customers abreast of the latest situation and how the company were helping customers during the week by posting a daily video diary. At least one video per day was released to the site, while content was updated as events unfolded. Travel expert Simon Calder even offered advice for travellers stranded abroad and unable to make their way home.
For most customers, HolidayExtras.com was able to cancel and refund their booking or alternatively offer them a credit note for their next booking. The hard work seemed to pay dividends, with exceptional feedback from customers expressing their thanks and gratitude.


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Date: February 2, 2012Author: Chris Warner 1 Comment
By Chris Warner, Patriots Daily Staff
So, it all comes down to this. One game out of hundreds this season to determine who holds aloft the Lombardi Trophy.
Should we have a bigger run-up to this contest? Is the magnitude sufficiently stated, or should we spend another week prepping?
No? Okay, then. Off we go…
Other Than That, How Was 2007? No matter what, at least this can't become a replay of That Game. In case you missed it, here's a link to a great piece by Bruce Allen written in February 2008 that summarized what he nailed as The Most Miserable 18-1 Season In History. While the Giants seem obsessed with the similarities to that season (peaking at the right time, for example), the Patriots seem more than happy to move on.
We'll see which way works better. In any case, much, much different expectations this year.
Indiana And The Temple Of Doom: The Patriots might feel disappointed in having to play in Indianapolis. Not only does it lack the temperate climte of Miami or San Diego, New England hasn't had a ton of success there over the years.
Well, different opponent, different Manning, different time of season. Who knows?
Speed Of Lightning, Roar Of Thunder: So who's really the underdog in this thing? (Note: you can link to the theme song from "Underdog" here.) Despite losing the previous tilt this season, New England has been favored from the get-go. Still plenty of "no one believed in us" fodder for both sides, though, as several national media members have picked New York.
You ever get the feeling that no one knows anything? This seems like one of those games.
Moore Or Wes: So, who, if anyone, is going to come out of this thing a hero? Will it be an expected player, like receiver Wes Welker, or a surprise contributor, like rookie defensive back Sterling Moore?
Our thoughts? If the Patriots win, the MVP trophy will prove difficult to award to one person. Everyone from Tom Brady to Vince Wilfork to Zoltan Mesko will have to put in his best effort for New England to come out on top.
Do You Speak Trench? Brady needs time to throw; the Giants will do everything they can to disrupt that. This has been one of Matt Light's best years at tackle. Word has it that Sebastian Vollmer has finally come back to play. Though the Patriots aren't focusing on 2007, we're sure Logan Mankins remembers his un-stellar performance during that game.
Meanwhile, on the other side of the ball…
What's Love Got To Do With It? While most eyes will be on Wilfork, New England's success may hinge more on what battery mates Kyle Love and Brandon Deaderick are able to accomplish vs. New York's tested front. If the Giants have success running the ball – something they haven't focused on as much this year as in years past – then the letters XLVI will translate roughly to "Ugh" for Patriots fans.
Riding Coach: Sure, it's a team game, but in the end, this might come down to a battle between two guys. Coach Bill Belichick has guided a 5-3 team on a 10-game winning streak; Coach Tom Coughlin has endured a 9-7 season (and numerous calls for his head while losing five of six games) to get his team playing their best at the right time.
Who has the best game plan? Who can adapt better during the contest?
There's a game this weekend. Check it out.
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Speaking about whose favored–I remember the Pats' last super bowl winning year when they had to play Pittsburgh in Pitt on a very cold evening. The Las Vegas odds makers had the Pats favored and boy was Pittsburgh upset with that. However, the bettors were right, as usual, and Tom Brady had a brilliant game and BB had a tremendous game plan. Maybe somebody knows something.


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"Історія Болгарії" Блазіуса Кляйнера - це історія країни, що передує і самостійно написана "Слов'яно-болгарською історією" Паїсія Гілендарського. Твір, мабуть, був замовлений іммігрантами з Чипровця в Трансільванії і містить передмову та п'ять глав. Це відомо із стенограми, яка зараз зберігається в архіві францисканців у Будапешті. Переклад болгарською мовою був опублікований у 1977 р. Під редакцією Дуйчева та Тельбізова.

Автором цієї праці з історії болгар від раннього середньовіччя до падіння Константинополя є монах- францисканець Блазіус Кляйнер. Про життя та діяльність Кляйнера відомо недостатньо. Вважається, що він походив з німецькомовного населення Трансільванії - с. народився Сассі. Кляйнер, мабуть, походив і працював у місті Альвінц, сьогодні Вінцуль де Жос, Румунія.

Причини
Як зазначає сам автор:

Вступ
Найцікавішим є вступ до цієї першої в болгарській історіографії праці іноземця, повністю тематично присвяченої болгарській історії. У своєму вступі до історії болгар Клейнер стверджує, що

Клейнер так вважає

звинувачуючи греків,

Грецькі письменники за його словами

Щодо написання історії болгар, Блазіус Кляйнер зізнається, що знайшов "трохи, розкидану там і там інформацію про болгар у різних авторів", а потім

Зміст
Історія Болгарії Блазіуса Кляйнера, на думку її автора, описує походження, звичаї, релігію болгарського народу та його вторгнення в Європу, а також Царство Болгарія з його головними містами та перелічує всі визначні події, пов'язані з політичною і церковне життя від приходу болгар до Болгарії до 1453 р від Христа, в якому Константинополь був завойований злим християнським ворогом - турком, а список усіх князів і царів Болгарії додали як корону понад усе.

Значення
Праця Клейнера, хоч і не була опублікована і введена в науковий обіг лише наприкінці XIX століття болгарським францисканцем Євсевієм Ферменгіном, незалежно продемонструвала місце та значення болгар та болгарськості в очах сучасників освіченого абсолютизму під час народження т. народився сучасна історіографія.

«Історія Болгарії» Блазіуса Кляйнера та опублікована болгарською мовою в 1977 році від видавництва БАН. Латинський переклад стенограми, що зберігається в Будапешті, є роботою Кароля Тельбізова та Івана Дуйчева.

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 Історія Болгарії отцем Блазіусом Клейнером, складена в 1761 році  Архів у трьох частинах славної провінції Болгарія
 "Історія Болгарії" Блазіуса Клейнера, складена в 1761 році
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Історія Болгарії

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Winter Gift
Genom Adagio Trio
Winter Gift is Adagio Trio's (flute, harp, cello) third CD recording. The unique combination of harp, flute and cello provides a fitting compliment for reflection during the Christmas season. Selections, many arranged by the trio, include 'Ave Maria' (Bach/Gounod),' Silent Night,' 'Away in a Manger,' and 'Carol of the Bells.' The Adagio Trio was founded in 1985 in Cincinnati, Ohio. Kathryn Daniels, Michael Daniels, and Linda Grieser, the founding members, perform regularly for concerts, religious services, weddings, and receptions. In 1990 Michael took the position of co-principal cellist with the Virginia Symphony, and the Daniels moved to Norfolk, Virginia. The trio continued to work together, however, and released their first CD Stillpoint in 1997. Over 12,000 copies of Stillpoint and Sanctuary (1999) have been sold in the Hampton Roads and Cincinnati areas. They have been a huge favorite with WHRO-FM (Norfolk, VA)listeners, and are the best selling independent classical CDs at Planet Music, Virginia Beach. The overwhelming response to these collections of meditative music led the trio to create their Christmas recording Winter Gift. In 2005, the trio released Evensong, which is another collection of classical, follk and religious music. In 2008, they released Celtic Heart, a collection of traditional Celtic songs, each arranged by the trio itself. Raymond Jones of the Virginia Daily Press calls Stillpoint 'an enchanting disc not to be missed.' Tom Robotham, editor of Hampton Roads Portfolio Weekly says both CDs (Stillpoint and Sanctuary) are 'terrific, from start to finish.'
Konstnären: Adagio Trio
Titel: Winter Gift
Adagio Trio
Franz Gruber
Harold Darke
Jessica Grieser
Linda Grieser
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The Bouncing Souls Biography
The Bouncing Souls
The Bouncing Souls are a punk rock band from New Brunswick, New Jersey formed in 1987. By the time of their acknowledgment by the national punk rock scene, they had reignited a "pogo" element to New Jersey punk rock by playing fast light-hearted songs, a model followed by various other local bands.
The four original members grew up in New Jersey and played in smaller bands during high school. Although they decided to forgo college, they also made the decision to move to a college town. New Brunswick, NJ, which is the home of Rutgers University, had a reputation for supporting underground music, and over the years had seen not only musical acts but actors enjoy professional success. The Bouncing Souls not only became a staple in the New Brunswick music scene, but also helped other bands gain an audience by opening up for them in the clubs around town, as well as parties and shows they put on themselves. The band's name is a reference to Doc Martens shoes, which were a staple of punk dress. To this day, Doc Martens uses the advertising slogan "with Bouncing Soles" for their air-cushioned soles.
Their first full-length album, The Good, The Bad & The Argyle was released in 1994 on Chunksaah Records, their own label. The album was a compilation of several EPs the band had released previously. Two tracks of this record, "Candy" (popularized by The Strangeloves and covered by many other groups) and "What Boys Like" (originally by the Waitresses) served as homage to 1980s new wave while simultaneously striking a humorous jab at homophobia. Their next album, Maniacal Laughter was released in 1996. Half the album was written in a week. It led to a high profile tour with Youth Brigade that got the attention of Epitaph Records.
The Bouncing Souls signed with Epitaph in 1997 and released The Bouncing Souls later that year. While it contains some Bouncing Souls classics like "Cracked", "Kate is Great", and "East Coast Fuck You!", certain tracks on the record are anticlimactic in comparison to their low-fi earlier recordings. Greg himself stated on Do You Remember? 15 Years of the Bouncing Souls that "It's a CD of unfinished songs". Hopeless Romantic followed in 1999. Hopeless Romantic has been heralded for admixing poignant lyrics with their melodic rapidly-paced punk style. Soon after the album's release, personal problems arose between the band and long-time drummer Shal Khichi which resulted in his departure from the band. He was replaced by former Skinnerbox, Mephiskapheles, and Murphy's Law drummer, Michael McDermott.
How I Spent My Summer Vacation was the first album released with the new line-up. By now, the band had become viewed as seminal to the modern punk sound, with a new generation of fans discovering their earlier releases as they toured with newer bands as well as larger punk acts such as Hot Water Music. 2002 brought a b-sides album, The Bad the Worse and the Out of Print and an acclaimed split with Anti-Flag as part of the BYO Split Series. In 2003, the band released their sixth album Anchors Aweigh, as well as their first DVD, Do You Remember? 15 Years of the Bouncing Souls. In 2004, their cover of "Better Things" by The Kinks was used in the film The Manchurian Candidate. In 2005, they had two live releases, a double CD album, simply titled Live, as well as a DVD, titled Live at the Glasshouse, which was the 19th entry in Kung Fu Films' The Show Must Go Off! series. The band released their seventh album, titled The Gold Record on June 6, 2006, or 6/6/06 which the band has called "The number of the release", in reference to 666, which is known as "The number of the beast". Also, due to their first full-length record being a collection of previous releases, many fans also consider this to in fact be their sixth studio album, and thus 666 is also partly in reference to this. They then headed out on the 2006 Warped Tour in support of the record, and again three years later, in 2009.
In 2008, while at the Vans Warped Tour stop in their home state of NJ, the band helped Music Saves Lives raise the blood supply by signing a guitar for the non-profit to auction off.
In 2009, the band released a series of sixteen digital songs and four 7" EPs as part of the 20th Anniversary Series. Twelve of these songs were being released into an album titled Ghosts on the Boardwalk which was released on January 12, 2010.


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13 Recent UFO Sightings
UFO sightings, especially recent ones are reported by MUFON (Mutual UFO Network) and other similar organizations. UFO reports are so plentiful that the last 20 UFO sightings found in MUFON's database took place over the course of one or two days. Some witness accounts of strange objects have more credible evidence than others, while many seem to offer compelling data suggesting humanity is not alone in the universe.
April 11, 2019 - Thailand Passenger Jet
In April 2019, the Daily Mail post a passenger video of a series of UFOs flying alongside a Jeju Air plane traveling to Thailand. The passengers stated there were a total of six individual UFOs that clustered, then broke off in pairs before traveling away from the plane. The passengers described seeing green-yellow pulsating lights.
Common and Unusual UFO Shapes
Famous V-Shaped UFO Sightings
UFO Sightings in Wisconsin (A Complete List)
March 30, 2018 - Aegean Sea Passenger Jet
In March 2018, the New York Post featured a video taken by a passenger on a flight over the Aegean Sea. The object emerges from the clouds like a whale out of the ocean. After a brief show that startles and confounds passengers, it take off into the distance away from the jet.
July 12, 2018 - Canada
In 2018, CTV reported on the many UFO sightings in Canada. According to CTV, there were three UFO reports every day in 2017. The news report features a compilation of various UFO videos taken by eyewitnesses.
December 18, 2017 - California West Coast
In December 2017, a video of US Navy pilots following an alien aircraft off the West Coast was declassified. The world watched in awe as the official video was played over and over on national news networks. The white colored UFO was described as being a TicTac shape.
US Navy Pilots Track and Film UFO
The incident occurred in 2004 and in a Fox News interview, Cmdr David Fravor, who flew one of the Navy jets, stated the encounter was the culmination of the military tracking several UFOs (described by one pilot in the video as a fleet) for two weeks before they finally put the jets in the air. When asked what he thought the UFOs were, Cmdr Fravor stated, "I believe as do the other folks that were on the flight that we-when we visually saw it, that it was not something from this world."
January 9, 2017 - Santiago, Chile
In 2017, the Chilean Navy declassified a 2014 video of a UFO taken by a Navy helicopter pilot. The UFO appeared near the coastal area of Santiago, Chile. The UFO seemed to match the speed and course of the helicopter. The UFO ejected what appeared to be some type of hot gaseous or liquid substance on two occasions, leaving a wide plume in its wake. Undetected by the Navy's radar, the object eventually ascended and disappeared into the clouds.
December 13, 2016 - NASA Livestream UFOs
The New York Post YouTube channel features a compilation of a 2015 and three 2016 UFO footages taken from the International Space Station. Each clip shows something that appears to be a UFO coming into the view of NASA's camera. However, each time the anomalies appear, the live feed from NASA's camera on the International Space Station is interrupted. The question remains, "What is NASA trying to cover up?" But, more importantly, isn't it a little late to stop the feed once the UFOs have been seen by millions of viewers?
February 10, 2015 - Lima, Peru
A television crew filming at a construction site in Lima, Peru spotted a strange sight in the sky while they were at work. According to the Huffington Post, the television crew filmed the saucer-shaped UFO, which was colored purple in the middle tapering to black at the ends. Witnesses reported that the object remained for two hours, with no mention of how it disappeared. MUFON representatives suggest the object may have been a drone or a kite.
November 11, 2014 - Alborz, Iran
The United States isn't unique in having UFO sightings. In fact, they occur all over the world. On November 11, 2014, an airplane passenger in the skies over Iran spotted a round, glowing object out the plane window. The object was flying below the plane, and appeared to zip through the sky, according to the Daily Mail. The man recorded a 34-second clip of the strange object, which moves through his field of vision. Speculation is that this UFO is actually an Iranian military drone.
October 28, 2014 - Breckenridge, Colorado
If one person notices a spot in the sky but no one else does, the report may be less credible than if many people do. That's why the October 28, 2014 mass sighting of a UFO over the skies of Breckenridge, Colorado is so interesting. On that day, just before noon, multiple people reported that they saw three lighted objects in the sky. The lighted objects arranged themselves in multiple formations. They also appeared to hover in place for about 15 minutes before taking off in a flash at very rapid speeds.
No Official Explanation
Although no official explanation exists for the mass sighting, some speculate that the objects seen in the sky were drones. Witnesses to the event, however, remain unconvinced by this explanation.
August 25, 2014 - Paxton Township, Pennsylvania
Stephanie Wilkerson of Paxton Township sat on her front porch on August 24, 2014 enjoying a glass of wine when she spotted an object in the night sky, according to Mysterious Universe.
Police Witnessed UFOs
As Wilkerson, her husband, and a neighbor viewed the object through binoculars, it changed colors. Wilkerson phoned the police, who spotted multiple glowing objects in the sky. Several police officers witnessed the objects and checked with the two nearby airports. Both airports reported no aircraft in the vicinity.
Cellphone Video
According to Good Morning America, Wilkerson captured the flashing multi-colored lights on her cell phone as a video. While no explanation has been offered by official sources for the lights in the sky, Wilkerson says she's now a believer.
August 11, 2014 - Houston, Texas
August 11, 2014 in Houston, Texas was a dark and stormy night. That's why the oval shaped circle of lights hovering below the black rain clouds caught one sky watcher's eye. According to the International Business Times, the photos taken of the strange oval objects with blinking lights showed up all over Twitter.
MUFON Not Convinced
The Houston Chronicle reported the phenomena with a quote from MUFON volunteer chief inspector Fletcher Gray, stating that the most likely explanation was that the sighting was merely an outdoor street light with a ring of lights reflecting off the car window through which the image was captured. However, other reports suggest multiple people saw and took pictures of the UFO.
September 4, 2013 - Lincoln, Nebraska
The Huffington Post reports that a tower camera at the local ABC affiliate recorded a strange, twinkling acorn-shaped object in the sky at around 6 AM. The object had black striations running vertically across it. For 45 minutes the object remained there, changing colors. As the sun came up, the object disappeared.
A local college physics professor suggested the object was a government aircraft of some type, while MUFON reported that a similarly shaped object had been reported about 200 miles away in Lee's Summit, Missouri earlier that morning. The meteorologist at the news station speculated on the air that the object was a refraction of light through the camera's dome.
June 20, 2013 - Chennai, India
According to The Hindu, a bank officer in Chennai, India spotted five specks of an orange-colored light moving through the sky at around 9 PM. He claims they were there and then disappeared in a matter of seconds. Other family members as well as some neighbors also witnessed the event. No photographic evidence exists, although the executive director at the Tamil Nadu Science and Technology Centre speculated what the man and his family saw were meteors.
UFO Spotting
Unlike reported alien abductions, UFO sightings are quite common. Since UFOs appear all over the world, you don't need to go any place in particular to spot them. All you have to do is keep your eyes on the night sky and look for something unusual.
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Nobleton Pop. 3,177. In Reg. Mun. of York, on C. Rds. 11 & 27,45 km. NW of Toronto. Settlement began in 1812, and the place is named after Joseph Noble, an early storekeeper.
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Pop. 1,360. Part of the Town of Vaughan in the Reg. Mun. of York on a branch of the Humber R. and C. Rd. 27, 28 km NW of Toronto.
5. Kleinburg Book Company (Kleinburg, 7km) Phone: (905) 893-3519 Leave a Public Review
6. Olde Teddy Bear Shoppe (Kleinburg, 7km) Your Host(s): Paula Romanin, Phone: (905) 893-3590 Leave a Public Review
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Pop. 11,353. Part of the Town ofCaledon, Reg. Mun. of Peel, on the Humber R. and C. Rds. 9, 11 & 50, 35 km. NE of Brampton.
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Enjoy the Fair season throughout Ontario and congratulate the organizers on the hard work and dedication of showcasing rural Ontario.
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Pop. 229. In Tecumseth T., Simcoe C., on C. Rd. 14, 2 km NE of Orangeville.
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Pop. 755. In Mono T., Dufferin C., on the Humber R. and Hwy 9 and Airport Rd., 9 km NE of Orangeville.
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37. Town of Caledon (Lower Tier Peel) (Caledon, 17km) Your Host(s): Margaret Dunn Library, Phone: (905) 843-0457 Leave a Public Review
Caledon Pop. 39,837. On the Credit R. and Hwy 10,24 km NW of Brampton.
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Pop. 1,095. Part of the Towns of Vaughan and Markham, Reg. Mun. of York on Hwy 407 and C. Rds. 1 & 7. Named after John Langstaff of Amboy, NJ, who settled in 1808 and was the first teacher in the local school.
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Pop. 2,500. Part of the Town of Richmond Hill in the Reg. Mun. of York, on C. Rds. 1& 11,32 km.. N of Toronto.
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Pop. 180. In King T., York C. on C. Rd. 53, 3 km. W of Aurora. First known as Coates' Corners and then Hainstock's Corners, the community got its present name in 1850.
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CapX2020 seeks public input on final route options
The CapX2020 project team has narrowed the route options for the Red River-St. Cloud project, which runs through Douglas County. Open houses have been scheduled to take comments and feedback about route options that will be proposed in the upcomi...
Echo Press photo The route options for the Red River-St. Cloud project, shown above, was developed based on information compiled from meetings with local landowners and government officials, state and federal agencies, and other interested parties.
The CapX2020 project team has narrowed the route options for the Red River-St. Cloud project, which runs through Douglas County.
Open houses have been scheduled to take comments and feedback about route options that will be proposed in the upcoming Minnesota Route Permit application, which will be filed in the fall.
North Dakota route options will be developed in 2010.
The open houses will include maps that display the route options.
The public is invited to stop by anytime during the open house to provide comments on the route options. No formal presentation is scheduled.
The open house in Alexandria will take place today, Wednesday, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Broadway Ballroom, 115 30th Avenue East.
This line is one of three 345-kilovolt transmission lines proposed by CapX2020, a joint initiative of 11 transmission-owning utilities in Minnesota and the surrounding region.
The initiative is designed to expand the electricity infrastructure to ensure continued reliable service, meet the growth in electricity demand and support renewable energy expansion, according to CapX2020 leaders.
If you are unable to attend an open house, submit comments by visiting www.capx2020.com , calling 1-866-876-2869 or sending an e-mail to fargoinfo@capx2020.com .


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Profile: Paul Douglas, CEO of PCL
Alberta Venture | January 3, 2016
Takeaway: It took some great mentors – and a major change of style – to make Paul Douglas the leader he is today.
In 1980, a 26-year-old Paul Douglas stared out at the river snaking through a sprawling London, Ontario estate. It belonged to his boss, Don Smith, who built construction empire EllisDon through drive and hard work. Smith must have seen those same qualities in Douglas, who had risen from labourer to district vice-president in just six years – all the while completing a degree in engineering at the University of Toronto. That he not only managed to remain on the EllisDon payroll as long as he did but also to climb through the organization so quickly says a lot about Douglas. Other employees told stories of Smith that portrayed him as a workplace tyrant, known to walk onto a job site and fire everyone within yelling distance if he felt the job wasn't going well. And if he wasn't doing that he was often reprimanding them with profanity-laden diatribes. But Smith also had a reputation for making employees feel like members of a family, and now, it appeared, he was about to tap Douglas as the future patriarch.
Geoff Smith fired Douglas' best superintendent and his best project manager. That was the last straw. Douglas handed over the keys to his office and left. Then he called Stollery.
HE had invited Douglas to his house after a lunch of martinis and steak sandwiches at the exclusive London Club. As Smith toured his protégé past the tennis courts and winding river, he said, "Paul, all of this can be yours." Smith had seven children, but none showed any interest in running the family company. "I need someone like you to be able to take over this business one day," Smith said. Douglas was awestruck. Here he was, fresh out of school, and he had a shot at running the largest contractor in Ontario. It exceeded his wildest dreams. But earning a place at Don Smith's table would come at a great personal price – one that would follow him into his career with PCL Construction and from which it would take immense effort to recover.
Standing in front of Poole's rules, which were written by PCL's founder, Ernie Poole
Douglas presenting the Bob Tarr Safety Award to Chris Gower, Rob Otway and Garth Tomlinson
Douglas and family attend a PCL skating party in Ottawa in 1996
He met his wife Cathy in 1988
Douglas, Bob Stollery, Chris Gower and Paul Schmalz present the Bob Stollery Leadership Award to Chris Gower in 2000
Douglas took over as CEO from Ross Grieve in 2009
Douglas, PCL's Peter Stalenhoef and Peter Beaupre, former Edmonton Oilers exec Patrick Laforge, then-PCL CEO Ross Grieve and former Oilers ownership group member Cal Nichols
Douglas celebrates PCL's 100th anniversary in Hawaii in 2006
Under Douglas's leadership, PCL has donated millions to charity
Douglas meets the former prime minister of Australia, Tony Abbott, and former Prime Minister Stephen Harper
Douglas attends a cooking class in Italy in 2009
Douglas meets former U.S. President Bill Clinton during a Canadian Council of Chief Executives meeting in 2012
Photographs John Gaucher
I meet Douglas in his expansive office in PCL's global headquarters in modest south Edmonton. The 180-degree view shows off PCL's many triumphs: the Edmonton Kaye Clinic, Manulife Place, and the $660-million arena going up downtown, to name but a few. Douglas lifts his hand from his pocket to shake my hand and shoots me a smile that extends all the way up to his steel-blue eyes. We sit down and he begins to tell me how he came to be CEO of the largest contractor in Canada, and one of the largest in North America. I ask him to take me back to the beginning.
Douglas grew up in the Toronto suburb of North York, a happy child of a working-class family. He was an average student. He still remembers the moment he got an A on a spelling test because, well, it was a rare event. But any academic failings he had, he made up for in sport. He was a natural and enthusiastic athlete, joining every league he could: hockey, soccer, and his favourite, football. In high school, he was named athlete of the year, an event he still remembers with pride. He was a winner on the field, and it was on that field – "smashing each other's helmets against each other. Pumping everybody up. Kicking people in the ass" – where he first learned to be a leader.
He carried that lesson into his career, and Smith fostered it in him. Douglas caught Smith's attention when he was in the final year of his engineering degree at the University of Toronto. Douglas wrote a damning report on EllisDon's cost control system, arguing that, of the top three contractors in Ontario, EllisDon was the least effective at sticking to a budget despite being the only one with a computerized system. And he outed Smith himself as the source of the problem. Smith would get a copy of the weekly productivity reports for projects that were not on target, "and he would call them up, scream and yell at them on the phone," Douglas recalls. "So what all the people did is they would fill out the report so they were breaking even every week." Yeah, Smith would yell at them at the end of the project when it was revealed they were over budget, but "then they'd only get shit once instead of getting it every week."
It was a bold move to accuse a man with hiring power of such failure in his thesis. But Smith must have been impressed because he hired Douglas a field engineer. "I was surprised that Don Smith called me in and he agreed with the report 100 per cent," Douglas recalls. "He told me he wanted me to help fix it and come join his company. I think that's probably one of the reasons why I ended up rocketing through EllisDon's organization."
Within six months, Douglas was promoted to assistant superintendent on the Gold Bar wastewater treatment plant project in Edmonton. He quickly rose up to superintendent, then project manager, and before Douglas had even marked two years out of school, Smith summoned him to company headquarters in London to be chief engineer.
"He changed his ways and won over all the people that he worked with. And they became his supporters and best cheerleaders, rather than being competitors." – Ross Grieve, former CEO of PCL
But Douglas's meteoric rise left casualties in its wake, and Douglas was often the one to break the bad news. About two years into his career with EllisDon, Douglas was offered the title of vice-president and district manager of southwestern Ontario – if he fired the current district manager himself. "He was probably 55 years old and worked for Don Smith for 30 years," Douglas says. "And Don said, 'Go in and tell [him] that you're taking over, and he's going to work for you.' It didn't feel good. But I did it because I was asked to and I was probably feeling like I was better than I was."
It wasn't the only time Douglas would be instructed to demote a man his senior. But Douglas thinks Smith was trying to teach him something about the ruthlessness of the industry – that "people don't do a good job unless you're kicking them in the ass."
Everything Douglas had learned about leadership on the football field was celebrated and encouraged by Smith's mentorship. "And [so I became] the best kicker-in-the-ass kind of guy out there," Douglas says about his younger self.
Meanwhile, as he was rising through EllisDon and attending industry functions, Douglas repeatedly ran into a leader of a different breed: Bob Stollery, then CEO of PCL and the future namesake of the Stollery Children's Hospital Foundation. Although they were competitors, Douglas says he had immediate respect for Stollery. "He was a gentleman who just had this huge presence," Douglas says. And he wanted Douglas on his team. "He always said to me, 'When you're not happy there, come and see me,' " Douglas recalls. "He just seemed to know that it would just be a matter of time before I wasn't happy there."
But life at EllisDon was working out for Douglas. He could barely get one desk chair broken in before being promoted. That is, until Smith's son, Geoff, walked into Douglas's office and announced Douglas would be reporting to him from now on. "Don called me and he said, 'Paul, I know you're not going to be too happy with this. But I think he's got the stuff,' " Douglas recalls. The new arrangement didn't last three months, Douglas says. Geoff fired Douglas's best superintendent and his best project manager. That was the last straw. Douglas handed over the keys to his office and left. Then he called Stollery.
"He told me to come in the next day," Douglas says. That was October 1, 1985. The move forced Douglas a few steps back in the rungs – he started out as a construction manager – but he maintained the same leadership style he'd learned at EllisDon. He says he was aggressive and always drove for results. "If you're not going to pull your weight, leave: That would be the attitude I would give them," Douglas says.
About a year in, Ross Grieve, who would later become CEO of PCL, called Douglas into a meeting with other senior managers. Once again, he was being tapped for a future executive role – only this time, there was a catch. "You know, I think we see some really good things," Douglas recalls Grieve saying, "but we see some things that are broken and we don't know exactly what they are." So the executives asked him to see an industrial psychologist to identify his strengths and weaknesses. The report revealed that he was weak in the areas of empathy, listening skills, and effective delegation. "I was devastated. It painted me as a person that I really didn't want to be," he says. "I'd sort of become this guy that was aggressive, offensive and actually showed no caring about people. I didn't like it. And I was hurt. I was bound, determined, I was going to change that around."
He went on a rigorous professional development program where he learned about different leadership styles and how to be assertive without being aggressive. When he wasn't in class, he devoured Gordon Thomas's book Leader Effectiveness Training, and picked up tapes on effective delegation and powerful listening. Every moment was a revelation. He learned to delegate and share power instead of doing all the work himself. And he learned how to bring out the best in his team.
"He changed his ways and won over all the people that he worked with. And they became his supporters and best cheerleaders, rather than being a competitor," says Grieve. "He was a wonderful example of how people who listen to that kind of advice and coaching can actually use that to their advantage."
The executive team was impressed by Douglas's progress, and pretty soon they tapped him to set up a new branch in Ottawa, a notoriously saturated and challenging market. "He had demonstrated he was the high-potential person we hoped him to be," Grieve says. "We were getting tremendous feedback that he was on board and everyone enjoyed working with him and for him."
Douglas was tasked with drafting a business plan and assembling a core team to go with him. "We did that and set up shop and went out to conquer the world," Douglas says. But it was tough: in the 1990s, the economy slumped, so everything he had laid out in his business plan as market opportunities had to be shelved. Credit was tight and they often had to pay in cash. Most of the suppliers had non-compete agreements with other contractors, so PCL had to find independent suppliers. But they caught a break when they landed the contract to build an arena for the Ottawa Senators, which had recently been awarded a franchise by the NHL. They worked with the designers to put together a construction schedule and budget, and then went down to West Palm Beach in December 1990 to make the pitch to the NHL. "I'll never forget it. It was so exciting," Douglas says. "Ottawa was fantastic. The mayor was there. We had a fireman marching band there." The Senators won the bid that year, but construction on the arena didn't start for another three years, in part because of what Douglas says was an unfriendly business environment created by the then-new Bob Rae NDP government. "It just made it hell for the sports franchise and business in general," Douglas says. "But we hung in there with them."
By the time Douglas was finished in Ottawa, PCL had gone from an unknown entity to the dominant player in the marketplace, despite the economic downturn. He spent the next few years moving up through the ranks at PCL, this time at a slower, more controlled pace: After Ottawa, he moved to Toronto, responsible for the company's central and eastern Canadian operations, then he was promoted to president and COO of Canadian buildings, and finally to COO of PCL's Canadian operations.
In 2009, Douglas took over from Grieve as CEO, right as the company was feeling the effects of the recession that followed the global financial crisis. "Ross announced he was stepping back right after the 2008 downturn," Douglas says. " 'Okay, over to you, Douglas.' I still joke with him about that." The numbers slipped slightly after Douglas took over, but he's grown the company nearly 25 per cent (by revenue) since 2009. In March 2011, the executive team decided to try to grow the company to $10 billion in annual revenue. They reached more than $8 billion in 2014. Douglas says his role as board chair will be to bring the "pompoms and cheer," a true about-face from the quarterback style of leadership he exhibited when he joined PCL. Today, Douglas is known as a leader who brings out the best in his employees – not the worst – by leading through example, and he has become an expert in effective delegation. "I actually think it's very hard to let go of power when you're the CEO. Because you're ultimately responsible for what goes on," says Mike House, president and CEO of the Stollery Children's Hospital Foundation, who witnessed Douglas's ability to "spread the wealth out" to his executive team. "So there's courage in doing that in such a way so that you empower the people that you've hired to do great work and represent the company accordingly." Douglas has not only helped grow the company, but he's also known as a leader in the community, helping PCL reach the $10-million mark in donations to the United Way of Alberta Capital Region in 2013.
In November 2016, Douglas announced that he's stepping down as CEO to take over as chairman of the board. Like Grieve before him, Douglas began mentoring PCL's next CEO almost immediately after he stepped into the role. When I ask what qualities he looked for in PCL's next leader, Douglas cracks a joking smile: "Aggressive, driven," he says, laughing.
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This Instant Pot Spaghetti and Turkey Meatballs only requires 3 minutes of pressure cooking and it's "pot-to-table" in 30 minutes! An easy recipe and a delicious Italian feast your whole family will love!
Hey friends, I've got a delicious semi-homemade classic Italian recipe for you today. And not only that – it's a totally hands-free cooking experience. Yep, just add all the ingredients to your Instant Pot and pressure cook for 3 minutes. Then abracadabra… dinner on the table in no time flat!
Yes, Instapot recipes are amazing!
That is not a typo!! It only takes 3 minutes of high pressure to cook this tasty Instant Pot Spaghetti and Turkey Meatballs. From start to finish including pressure cooking and pressurizing, it's a 30 minute meal. 3 minutes pressure cook + 22 minutes to come to pressure + 5 minutes manual release = a crazy delicious 30 minute meal and the pasta cooks perfectly!
I know some of you are doing the happy dance right now – AmIRight??
We all need some recipes in the rotation that are effortless and delicious. Unfortunately that doesn't happen too often for me, because it's hard for me to spend my daily caloric intake on ho-hum food.
So, many times I end up taking more time and effort on my weeknight dinner recipes to ensure that they're really tasty. Anything other than delicious is just not gonna cut it for me.
Well, I'm happy to report this Instant Pot Spaghetti recipe has it all!!
The sauce has such deep, rich flavor that hugs those noodles and meatballs like it's its job. The noodles cook themselves in the Italian red sauce to a perfect al dente texture.
And the frozen meatballs get all cooked and plump like yummy little meat bombs. It is pretty fantastic if I do say so myself.
If you prefer homemade turkey meatballs – I've totally got you covered as well. Last week I posted my Baked Turkey Meatballs for Meal Prep. The recipe makes 45 meatballs so you can use 24 of them for this recipe and the others for another delicious easy dinner. That's what I call all kinds of winning!
You can also use 24 uncooked 1-ounce meatballs for this recipe, but you will need to increase the cook time by 2 minutes and do a natural pressure release on your instapot. Be aware that you may need to choose a different kind of pasta noodle, so that it all cooks together to the perfect doneness. See my calculations for cooking pasta below in the About Spaghetti Noodles section.
What can I say my friend… I'm trying to help a girl/guy out and keep your kitchen superhero status as strong as ever.
I use traditional spaghetti noodles for this recipe, but you can switch it up if you'd prefer. Here's how you figure out the pressure cook time: Find the lower time on the pasta package to cook al-dente, then divide that in half, then subtract 2. For example, Penne Pasta and Farfalle Pasta both would traditionally take 12 minutes for al dente noodles. So cut that in half (round up if needed), then subtract 2… and you get 4 minutes.
As you can see this recipe is not only quick and easy but so versatile as well. That's what I can an IPWin!
As I mentioned I add a few other ingredients to the recipe… those would be chicken stock, some tomato paste, fresh chopped parsley, fresh minced garlic, onion powder and just a pinch of red pepper flakes.
… the marinara sauce and add water to rinse out the jar and add to the pot.
Pressure cook, then stir in some fresh parsley, and top with Parmesan cheese – yummo!
This Instant Pot Spaghetti and Turkey Meatballs is "pot-to-table" in 30 minutes. It's an easy and delicious pressure cooker recipe your whole family will love!
This IP Spaghetti and Turkey Meatballs is "pot-to-table" in 30 minutes. It's an easy and delicious pressure cooker recipe your whole family will love!
Grated parmesan for garnish if desired.
Add chicken stock and tomato paste to a 6-quart Instant Pot, and whisk.
Add 1/3 cup chopped parsley, oregano, onion powder, (optional) pepper flakes, minced garlic, and stir.
Add half the meatballs to the liquid.
Break the pasta in half and add it on top of the meatballs.
Now add the rest of the meatballs and pour the spaghetti sauce over top, covering all the pasta.
Rinse out the marinara jar with ½ cup of water and carefully pour it into the pot around the sides, so it doesn't wash the sauce off the noodles.
Close the lid, seal, and pressure cook for 3 minutes (the IP normally takes 20-25 minutes (it took 23 minutes for mine) to come to pressure). Allow the pressure to naturally release for 5 minutes, then do a quick release. It will take around 2 more minutes to release pressure.
Remove lid and gently stir to make sure the sauce is evenly distributed. Serve with extra parsley and grated parmesan.
For the meatballs, you can use frozen store-bought meatballs or make these homemade turkey meatballs ahead of time using ground turkey along with salt and pepper.
For this recipe I used the 6-quart Instant Pot Duo Plus.
By now you know I'm a huge fan of the Instant Pot! Check out my latest Instant Pot Review here, or get your own Instant Pot on Amazon now if you haven't joined the IP fun already!
are the turkey meatballs defrosted? if not does the time change?
Hey Madelyn, the meatballs are frozen. You could try them defrosted as well – I'm sure they would be delicious!
I am for sure doing a happy dance! This looks so warm and cozy and delicious and I know my whole family will love it! Can't wait to try with my new IP!
It's one of the easiest IP dinners I've made. I hope you enjoy it as much as we do, Kathryn!
I'm making this now! Seems very easy to follow. My only deviation is that my broth comes in a 32oz carton and my marina in a 24 oz! It evens out to the right amount, lol! I hope. Also, I need to buy a pasta measure as the pasta comes as 16oz, so I guessed at 10 oz. on my second try I may see how much more liquid is needed to use the full 16oz package. Have you tried that? Would you want to guess? Fingers crossed on my liquids cheating! Thanks for a very tempting recipe.
Hey Lauren, I hope this turns out delicious! I'm wondering if because you used 32 ounces of stock that the it was enough for the extra pasta. It may have been a little bit more of a runny sauce than a marinara. I'd love to hear how it went.
I'm loving this recipe! It's so easy and so flavorful – what could be better! The kids can never get enough pasta especially when there's meatball involved!


Kevin McHugh didn't set out to be a techno musician. But when his work in the world of NYC's modern art scene crossed over into the realm of minimal techno in the early 00s, he caught a wave that took him all the way to Berlin as part of Richie Hawtin's Minus label. He was soon traveling the world under the name Ambivalent, spreading the gospel of Berlin's trendy ambience with compatriots like Magda, Marc Houle and Heartthrob. "It became a big thing on [Minus] when that label was a big thing," he says modestly of his 2007 breakout single, "R U OK," a prime example of the drugged-yet-cheeky, plink-plonky sound that took over techno a decade ago.
Since departing Minus in 2012, Kevin has debuted two new aliases — the house-inspired Amber and gritty LA-4A — and launched his own Delft and Valence labels and to release a broader palette of dance music than the haus of Hawtin had allowed for in the past. He's also continued his Ambivalent guise, partnering up with techno stars Sven Vath, Josh Wink and Sasha to release music on their Cocoon, Ovum and Last Night On Earth Imprints respectively.
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Chocolate is surprisingly big business – whether it's a common chocolate bar bought at the grocery store or a highly-specialized gourmet version made from rare cocoa beans picked by hand. The average American eats approximately 12 pounds of chocolate per year, totaling about $18 billion annually. The FDA is considering a "citizens petition" from the Chocolate Manufacturers Association, which will allow chocolate manufacturers to use the name "chocolate" for products made with less-expensive vegetable oil instead of cocoa butter. Cybele May wrote an article for the Los Angeles Times against this change and she clarifies the reasons behind the petition and how the chocolate market and consumers would be affected. Chocolate purists take note: The FDA is allowing comments on the petition until May 25th.
Cybele May is the author of a blog devoted to sweets and confections, called CandyBlog.net.