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Bishop Uzoukwu appealed to political office holders to help alleviate Poverty in Nigeria
White House : Trump scored "exceedingly well" on the Montreal Cognitive Assessment
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Pastor Arrested, Charged Over 492 Fake Marriages
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A vicar has been charged with presiding over 492 fake marriages in 16 months – equivalent to one a day.
Reverend Nathan Ntege was arrested in June last year following an investigation into sham marriages by the UK Border Agency. The 53-year-old is accused of conducting a string of fake marriages at the St Jude's with St Aidan Church in Thornton Heath, south London, between December 2009 and March 2011.
Ntege has been charged with 14 immigration offences, including one offence of conspiracy to facilitate unlawful immigration and 13 charges of assisting illegal entry in relation to 492 marriages held at his church. It is believed the border agency's Criminal and Financial Investigation Unit started investigating after a tip off about the vast number of marriages conducted at the church. Ntege, who is originally from Uganda but lives in Croydon, appeared at Croydon Magistrates' Court on Wednesday along with his 79-year-old verger, Brian Miller, of Selsdon, south London, who faces the same charges.
The pair spoke only to confirm their names and were bailed ahead of a hearing at Croydon Crown Court on Friday. Gilena Petkova, 50, has also been charged in relation to the alleged offences. She is accused of being a 'fixer' for fake weddings and was allegedly married in a sham service. Petkova has been charged with conspiracy and five charges of assisting illegal entry and is due to appear at Camberwell Green JPs on February 7. Claire Holder, a lawyer for the Crown Prosecution Service, said last week there was 'sufficient evidence and it is in the public interest' to prosecute the three.
Ntege was bailed on condition that he does not attend St Jude's, officiate at a religious building or service and or apply for travel documents. He was suspended by the Diocese of Southwark when he was arrested last year, pending the outcome of the case. In 2010 Reverend Alex Brown was jailed for conducting 360 fake weddings in Hastings in a case the CPS described as the 'biggest sham marriage case it had seen'.
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Ojukwu Returns Soon, Says Bianca
Posted on November 26, 2011 Author Chinedu Eze in London
Special Assistant to the President on Diaspora, Mrs. Bianca Ojukwu, has ex-pressed optimism that her husband, Dim Odumegwu Ojukwu, who is currently undergoing treatment in a London hospital, would soon be discharged. Speaking with journalists at the Leyton Marsh Fields, London, venue of the 2011 Nigerian Carnival United Kingdom (NCUK) at the weekend, Bianca […]
Shell denies oil spill allegation
Posted on January 26, 2011 Author Ebenezer Ademola
The Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited (SPDC), on Tuesday, denied the allegation, which was credited to Amnesty International and Friends of the Earth International, that it was not environmentally friendly, insisting that since 1996 it had been reporting its oil spill data across the Niger Delta region. The company, while reacting to the […]
Jonathan holds crucial meeting with N'Assembly, PDP leaders
Posted on January 20, 2010 Author Ihuoma Chiedozie
Vice-President Goodluck Jonathan on Tuesday met behind closed doors with the leadership of the National Assembly and the national executive of the Peoples Democratic Party. Related
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Joan A. Causey, a member of the Senior Executive Service, is the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Financial Operations, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Financial Management and Comptroller, Washington, D.C. Ms. Causey is the principal adviser to the Assistant Secretary and the Air Force senior staff on all issues involving the amended Chief Financial Officers Act of 1990 and related financial management reforms. She is responsible at the executive level for ensuring the Air Force complies with legislative and executive financial management mandates leading to the effective and efficient use of Air Force resources. Additionally, she is responsible for management of human resources and technology solutions for Air Force financial management.
Ms. Causey, a Sidney, Neb., native, began her federal career in 1969 as a key punch operator. She served in a variety of financial management positions until she entered the Accountant Training Program in 1985 at McClellan AFB, Calif. Ms Causey has more than 39 years experience in federal financial management. Prior to assuming her current position, she was the Director, Financial Services, Air Force Financial Services Center, Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., with responsibility for the centralization of travel and military pay support for Air Force active-duty military, civilian and Reserve personnel.
1987 Associate degree in accounting, American River College, Sacramento, Calif.
1990 Air Command and Staff College, by correspondence
1990 Comptroller Staff Officer Course, Sheppard AFB, Texas
1991 Professional Military Comptroller School, Maxwell AFB, Ala.
1993 Bachelor of Business Administration degree in management, cum laude, Golden Gate University, San Francisco, Calif.
1995 Master of Business Administration degree in management, Golden Gate University, San Francisco, Calif.
2005 Senior Executive Service Seminar, Maxwell AFB, Ala.
2006 Systems Acquisition Management for General/Flag Officers, Defense Acquisition University, Fort Belvoir, Va.
2007 Air War College, by correspondence
2009 Air Force Enterprise Leadership Seminar, Darden School of Business, University of Virginia, Charlottesville
1. June 1969 - February 1993, numerous public sector positions, including accounting and finance positions in civilian payroll, travel, working capital fund payables and reporting, and commercial services
2. March 1993 - February 1994, Chief, Accounts Control Division, McClellan AFB, Calif.
3. March 1994 - April 1995, Chief, Management and Procedures Division, McClellan AFB, Calif.
4. April 1995 - December 1997, Chief, Systems Management Office, later, Deputy Director for Finance, Limestone Operating Location, Defense Finance and Accounting Service, Limestone, Maine
5. December 1997 - June 1999, Deputy Regional Accounting and Finance Officer, U.S. Air Forces in Europe, Ramstein Air Base, Germany
6. June 1999 - March 2001, Deputy Director for Air Force Accounting, DFAS-Europe, Kleber Kaserne, Germany
7. March 2001 - June 2003, Principal Deputy, later, Director, Europe Field Site, DFAS, Kleber Kaserne, Germany
8. June 2003 - June 2005, Director, Dayton Field Site, DFAS, Dayton, Ohio
9. June 2005 - May 2008, Senior Financial Adviser, Financial Management and Comptroller, Headquarters AFMC, Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio
10. May 2008 - February 2010, Director, Financial Services, Air Force Financial Services Center, Ellsworth AFB, S.D.
11. February 2010 - present, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Financial Operations, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Financial Management and Comptroller, Washington, D.C.
2005 Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller) Financial Management Initiative Award (Headquarters and Major Command Level), AFMC Working Capital Fund Financial Compliance Team
2007 Air Force Financial Management and Comptroller Annual Special Acts and Service Award, Headquarters AFMC/FM Compliance Team, Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio
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This pretty blue, white and mauve posy comes in a carry bag, and is wet wrapped for travel too. When it arrives at its destination it would need to go in a vase, unless you choose to send a vase too. This one includes lilies, snap dragons, agapanthus, hydrangeas and foliage.
NB: Photo shown is Standard.
It will be made as close to the picture as possible, however is subject to the availability of the flowers.


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Q: Rails ActiveRecord change the word used to limit the records returned I'm using Rails to access a very old SQL database that uses a non-standard way to limit the number of records returned. Instead of using 'limit' it uses 'rows'. Therefore when I write
SomeModel.find(20)

ActiveRecord sends "select etc etc limit 1", which blows up. I want to know if I can change the word AR uses from "limit" to "rows"
There's an easy workaround, so I'm not to much bothered, it's just nice to know.
The workaround is;-
SomeModel.where(id: 20)[0]

If you use '.first' after a 'where' then AREL appends 'limit 1' to the sql so you have to pick out the first entry returned using [0]

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Don't be fooled by the low impact movements of this song…there are plenty of hidden squats that'll make you feel your quads and glutes by the end!
We love the toning emphasis of the traveling squats and the fun core work of the body roll.
Enjoy this twist to your dance fitness playlists!


Open to everyone, throughout the academic year other webinars are held when a need emerges.
Why participate in this Journal Club Webinar?
There's lots of discussion and debate currently about the virtues of pragmatic clinical trials (PCTs).
The US National Institutes for Health is investing heavily in PCTs and has created a thriving PCT 'Collaboratory' (http://rethinkingclinicaltrials.org).
In Canada, CIHR is promoting PCTs (or Real-World Clinical Trials), as part of its Strategy for Patient-Oriented Research (SPOR) and through its Innovative Clinical Trials Initiative (http://www.cihr-irsc.gc.ca/e/49773.html).
Should we be more pragmatic in the clinical trials happening in BC? If yes, how can we begin to move in this direction? This JC Webinar offers the opportunity to learn about PCTs, and to discuss with colleagues some of the opportunities and challenges in a BC context.
This Webinar is primarily targeting health researchers with a particular interest in clinical trials. However, the session will offer an opportunity to learn about some of the basics of PCTs, and so all stakeholders (researchers, patients, clinicians and decision makers) wanting to learn and understand more about PCTs are welcome to attend.
Hilton J et al. Novel Methodology for Comparing Standard-of-Care Interventions in Patients With Cancer. J Oncol Pract. 2016 Dec;12(12):e1016-e1024.


This tunic could be earlier than the 1970s, what with it's simple construction it's difficult to date, it has a definite 70s vibe though. Vibrant autumnal florals done in a crewel embroidery embellish the neckline, sleeves and hem. Loose fit with slight bell 3/4 length sleeves.
The tunic is unlined and pulls on over the head with no closures. It is wool so will most likely need a slip to avoid the scratchy feels.
Condition: Recommend cleaning. Some embroidery stitches have come out along the slit at the hem on one side. There are pockets in the side seams but they are sewn shut. Underarms are clean, no staining there!


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Kroger's and Macy's
The Houston Chronicle reports that Texas retail giants, most notably Kroger's and Macy's, lobbied hard against Rep. Senfronia Thompson's Equal Pay act, which ultimately passed the legislature but died at the hands of a veto by Governor Perry. As the Chronicle reports, this move comes as a shock to many in the community, including Thompson herself:
"I shop at Kroger's for my groceries," Thompson said. "I shopped there just last week. I'm going to have to go to HEB now. I am really shocked."
Ostensibly, these retailers urged a veto because the existing laws were "good enough," the same argument, of course, made by Governor Perry in his vetoing statement. Immediately, as another Houston Chronicle article explains, calls began being heard throughout the State for boycotts of these stores. Senator Sylvia Garcia, who had been scheduled to give a speech at a Macy's sponsored event, cancelled the event after learning of the lobbying on behalf of the store. Per the Chronicle article, Garcia made a lengthy statement in solidarity with the boycotts:
"While I strongly support the tax free weekend that allows parents struggling to provide clothing and supplies for their children before they return to school, I was dismayed to learn that Macy's and Kroger would oppose equal pay for equal work," Gracia said in a statement. "As a co-sponsor of the legislation and supporter of equal rights, I am supporting the call to boycott until these stores reverse their position and declare their support for equal pay."
This was soon joined by the sponsor of the original bill, Senfronia Thompson, who soon joined into the boycott herself. The Houston Chronicle report on this fact, and carries a lengthy statement put out by the House Democratic Dean herself:
"Upon learning that Macy's had pressured Governor Perry to veto the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act, I decided to cancel my appearance at today's press conference," Thompson said in a press release. "HB 950 passed both chambers with bipartisan support, and until Macy's and other retailers that oppose common sense legislation get on board with equal pay for equal work, I will not be patronizing any of them. I will not support these retailers until they support Texas women."
I tend to recall the neanderthal wing of the Republican Party opposing things like the Civil Rights Act (or Equal Pay, for that matter) because the free market would hypothetically solve the problem. Well, people, here is our chance to solve the problem using the free market. It is up to us to vote with our dollars and boycott the misogynistic and outdated viewpoints of Kroger's and Macy's. If we can't stamp out hatred and discrimination at the Capitol, let us do it at the Market.
This is an ongoing issue, and I will be sure to post more when I have it. Brains & Eggs, Dos Centavos, Texas Leftist and Burnt Orange Report all have more.
This entry was tagged 83rd Legislature, Equal Pay, Rick Perry, Senfronia Thompson, Sylvia Garcia. Bookmark the permalink.
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The Westerwald has a wide range of spa options: from an exclusive 4-star spa hotelto a family-run country guesthouse with a spa area. Wellness in the Westerwald means lots of wonderful opportunities for relaxing body and mind.
Book a spa weekend in the Westerwald, enjoy a day in the region's swimming pools, thermal springs and thermal baths, or simply treat yourself to some beneficial time off from everyday life.


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When using the `local` provider, `dsub` launches tasks on your local machine and runs
as-is. No attempt is made to constrain resources used or ensure capacity.

When using the Google providers, you can specify the compute resources that your job
tasks will need. For more details on how to specify resources, see
[Compute Resources](./compute_resources.md).
Compute Engine *"enforces quotas on resource usage to prevent abuse and
accidental usage, and to protect users from undesirable effects of other
accounts."*
This document provides details to help you manage this quota for your `dsub`
jobs.

## Background

When you submit a `dsub` job using one of the Google providers, the single
implicit task (for jobs that do not use a `--tasks` file) or the set of tasks
submited (for jobs that do use a `--tasks` file) are submitted to the
[Cloud Life Sciences pipelines.run() API](https://cloud.google.com/life-sciences/docs/reference/rest/v2beta/projects.locations.pipelines/run).
The API maintains a queue of
[operations](https://cloud.google.com/life-sciences/docs/reference/rest/v2beta/projects.locations.operations)
to run. Each job task is a separate operation.

Each operation runs on a newly created
[Compute Engine VM](https://cloud.google.com/compute/docs/instances).
In order to create a new VM, the
[Cloud Life Sciences API](https://cloud.google.com/life-sciences/docs/reference/rest)
submits a request to the Compute Engine API. The Compute Engine API may respond
that your Cloud project has insufficient
[Resource Quotas](https://cloud.google.com/docs/quota) in the region you
have designated for the task to run in.

If the lack of sufficient quota is transient (you have other VMs currently
using quota), then the Life Sciences API will simply retry the VM creation
on a periodic basis until it succeeds.

If the lack of sufficient quota is not transient (the VM requires more resources
than your quota maximum), then the Life Sciences API will mark the operation
as failed and provide an informative message.

## Handling insufficent quota

When you have insufficient quota to run your job tasks, you have a few options:

1. wait for more quota to become available (if the issue is transient)
2. run the job in multiple regions (if you have additional quota in that region)
3. request more quota

### Wait for more quota to become available

Running jobs on Google Cloud allows for running concurrent tasks at a very
high scale. However every Cloud project has a set of global and regional
[Resource Quotas](https://cloud.google.com/compute/quotas). Such quotas
typically start low and can be increased by making a
[quota request](https://cloud.google.com/docs/quota#managing_your_quota).

When you submit a large number of concurrent tasks, you may find that only
a subset of tasks are actually running.

> **_NOTE:_** For historical reasons `dsub --summary` and `dstat` list tasks
that are *queued* as RUNNING.
See [issues/204](https://github.com/DataBiosphere/dsub/issues/204)
for a feature request to distinguish queued vs. running tasks.

As existing tasks finish, their VMs will be deleted, freeing up quota for
new tasks to run. It *can* be more cost effective (with the tradeoff of time
to completion) to run fewer concurrent VMs. Google Compute Engine provides
[Sustained Use Discounts](https://cloud.google.com/compute/docs/sustained-use-discounts)
and VMs of the same shape which run sequentially (not concurrently) can be
inferred as the same VM for discounting purposes.

### Run the job in multiple regions

If the Compute Engine region in which your VM runs does not matter to you,
you can run such tasks in a different region (by specifying different
`--regions` or `--zones` on the `dsub` command-line).

> **_NOTE:_** Copying data across regions can incur egress charges.
For example, if you have data in a Cloud Storage `us-central1` regional bucket
and your Compute Engine VMs run in `us-east1`, then you will incur egress
charges for copying data between the bucket and the VM.
See [Network Egress Pricing](https://cloud.google.com/storage/pricing#network-pricing)
for more details.

### Request more quota

If you would like to run more jobs concurrently, you can make a request
to Google Cloud to
[increase quota](https://cloud.google.com/docs/quota#managing_your_quota).

## What quota is relevant?

Creating a new Compute Engine VM may require quota to be available from
the following `regional` quota limits:

- CPU
  - CPUs
  - C2 CPUs
  - N2 CPUs
  - N2D CPUs

- GPU
  - NVIDIA K80 GPUs
  - NVIDIA P100 GPUs
  - NVIDIA P100 Virtual Workstation GPUs
  - NVIDIA V100 GPUs
  - NVIDIA P4 GPUs
  - NVIDIA P4 Virtual Workstation GPUs

- Disk
  - Persistent Disk Standard
  - Persistent Disk SSD
  - Local SSD

- Network
  - In-use IP addresses

Most commonly, the quotas relevant for `dsub` tasks are:

  - CPUs
  - Persistent Disk Standard
  - In-use IP addresses

> **_NOTE:_** To eliminate dependence on the `In-use IP addresses` quota,
> the Google providers support the `--use-private-address` flag.
> See the `Public IP addresses` section of
> [Compute Resources](https://github.com/DataBiosphere/dsub/blob/main/docs/compute_resources.md).

## Troubleshooting Quota issues

You can view your Compute Engine Quota settings and usage in the Cloud Console
or using the `gcloud` command as described in
[Resource quotas](https://cloud.google.com/compute/quotas).

For example, if you run workflows in `us-central1`, you can see all of your
regional quota with:

```
$ gcloud compute regions describe us-central1
```

to view a specific resource, such as `CPUS`, you can check:

```
$ gcloud compute regions describe us-central1 \
  | grep --context 1 -w CPUS
- limit: 72.0
  metric: CPUS
  usage: 8.0
```

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/**
* Database Connector
*
* Initializes a connection to the database using environmental variables loaded
* into the process.  For convience and portability, use `.env`.
*
* @module lib/db
*
* @requires bluebird
* @requires pg-promise
* @requires lib/logger
*/

import Promise from 'bluebird';
import pgp from 'pg-promise';
import logger from '../logger';

/**
 * Establishes a database connection using the postgres promise library.
 */
logger.info(`[db] connecting to ${process.env.DBURL}`);
const db = pgp({ promiseLib: Promise })(process.env.DBURL);

/** @exports connection */
export default db;


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2 Days of Pure Mayhem @ Marysville and Mountain View, 7/10-11/09
As I sit here in my new bachelorette pad, sore from moving and scared for what the future holds, I somehow have a smile on my face. I'm pretty sure it's because I'm still high from the last two days, and I didn't even take any drugs.
It all started Friday morning at 11am, when Umlaut picked me up (and we immediately spotted a truck with 'metal only' spray painted on the back) to meet photoray, who graciously drove us to and from Marysville, a 2+ hour trek beyond Sacramento into the depths of hell. I added my 'woman's touch' to the roadtrip by bringing along a selection from the local patisserie. The guys laughed.
As we got closer to our destination, I realized that it's been a while since I've been out of the city. What's all this green stuff? Cows! Real houses…..trucks….whoa. When we stepped out of the car into the dusty lot, the heat hit us like a hot towel. It was going to be a long day.
Our early arrival time of 1pm allowed us to miss all traffic, but it left us twiddling our thumbs a bit. Little interest in the opening bands + the heat drove us to sip water and people watch. I was shocked by the amount of Manson shirts….I thought this would be a Slayer crowd for sure. There was about equal representation of Manson, Slayer, and many of the other bands as well.
The first band we watched were locals Skinlab. Heavily dreaded like a dirty version of Rob Zombie, the highlight of this set for me was watching this dude go back in forth through the mosh pit in a Luche Libre mask. Now, this had to be fucking HOT. But it became like a game of Where's Waldo. Otherwise, I didn't find anything too special about their set.
It was pushing 3p, and it was time for a beer. We walked around and glanced at the selection of merch booths, when my jaw dropped at a 'Fuck Michael Jackson' t-shirt. A little soon for that, methinks…don't miss the other racist shirt next to it.
After wandering around some more, including backstage (boring), I think I caught snippets of Black Dahlia Murder and Job for a Cowboy, none of which held my interest. But that was all about to change.
I've been a fan of Behemoth for a while now, but this was my first time seeing them. I was standing at the soundboard, which is FAR away for me….but it didn't reduce how incredibly amazed I was. I had high expectations, having watched the production videos they have been releasing in preparation for their upcoming album. Their black and white face paint glistened in the sun, like a demented version of KISS. Their energy soared through the crowd- incredible intensity unmatched by most bands. They've got the danger vibe for sure. Towards the end of the set, they leave the stage, and Nergal comes back out wearing this medieval Transylvania mask thing, and the others have blood that starts to run from their mouths and heads. I believe my comments after this set were "Wow", and "I'm watching this from closer up tomorrow".
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Next I went to the main stage to watch Bullet For My Valentine. I went into this completely unfamiliar with them, but had heard good things caveated by 'despite the name, they are not an emo band'. While it's a bit difficult to go from Behemoth to this, I thought they were pretty good. Many of their songs transition well from hard & fast to hard & slow, which is a delicate thing to pull off. They have good energy, and I'm a total sucker for those accents.
Then I ran back out to the side stages for Cannibal Corpse. Despite being a super heavy, dangerous set, I haven't laughed that hard at a metal show…maybe ever. Vocalist George Fisher has the best interludes into songs. Like: "This song is about shooting blood from your cock". Or, "You know how I said this was the last song? I LIEEDDDD!!!!". Plus, the man has the most ridiculous helicopter headbang I have ever seen. I mean, he has a huge neck, and when he does this his face blurs into something otherwordly. And he does it so fast that it really looks like his head might come off. Brutal. They were super fun to watch, from the safety of the soundboard, after years of seeing their crazy album covers and being a bit afraid of ever going to one of their shows. It was also funny to be called a geek for clapping at the end of Cannibal Corpse songs.
After this we took a break in the VIP tent and watched Killswitch Engage on the TVs. Once I saw the tuxedo shirts I knew it wasn't for me. When we walked backstage before Slayer, I saw the Behemoth guys sans makeup eating in catering. I knew what they looked like from the production videos….but whoa…I like the makeup thing but they really don't need to be hiding that. Especially Orion (if you ever somehow read this, I apologize for staring, but I just couldn't help it….)
ANYWAY, I had a pit ticket, but Umlaut had an extra seat….and since it was Slayer I thought I'd skip the pit. I could have survived, though, as it looked pretty tame. This was my second time seeing Slayer, and it was much better than the first. They brought some pyro with them, which is always a nice touch. They sounded great….though people were sitting all around me. It's hard for me to write about this set because it was totally overshadowed by the next night's….
Went backstage again, where I stared at Orion some more and also spotted Chris Vrenna and Ginger Fish running around. I was the only Manson fan of the group I had been tagging along with all day, so I went out into the pit when they hit the stage.
I was able to walk up to the extreme right end of the rail, around a bunch of really docile people. I had braced myself to be a bit let down by this set- reading the Europe tour setlists revealed they were heavy on the new tracks, which I'm not totally in love with. I had also heard a lot about Manson being so fucked up that it has been affecting his performances, that he'd gained a lot of weight, etc…
Only four of the eleven songs were new, the rest were essentially the hits. I was a bit far away, but Manson did seem a little wonky. I think this was more due to this being the first show of the tour, and they were working out some kinks. He sounded great though. And it's great to see Jeordie on guitar. This set also was majorly overshadowed by the following night, so I'll leave it at this- I'm all for Manson's theater, but the stage assistants shtick had me rolling my eyes…more on this later.
It was great to see Manson again….it was the one band from the whole day that I grew up with….I don't care what people say about that.
The drive back was long. Photoray is the man.
I woke up to a text that my partner in crime wasn't able to make it, so I sadly made the trek to Mountain View by myself. As I got closer, I couldn't help but think about all the amazing things that happened last time I was at Shoreline for NIN/JA. Le sigh…walking in I started to doubt my outfit, I was already getting harassed, but it was so hot the day before and I just got these cute little shorts…..fuck 'em. There were some really angry protesters out front having a heated argument with some Slayer fans. I love starting out shows like this.
Haha- lookie what I found:
I got inside and went to find a schedule when I heard a faint bassline waft through the air. 3pm was too early for Behemoth, no? I speed walk to the second stages to see that they had just come on, so I weave my way through the crowd to the rail on the side. This was a much better angle for me. They play so fast, with so much intensity, they really live up to their name. The faces they make- screaming, mouths opened, eyes agape- it's as if they are about to attack the crowd and massacre them with their instrument weapons. I secretly wished for 'Wish'…but that would have been too perfect. I can't wait to hear the entire new album- I've heard great things.
An unfortunate thing occurred during this set, where I watched a kid that came over the barrier get into it with a security guard, and get hauled off behind the stage where he got the shit beat out of him. Someone next to me filmed it….seemed pretty much like an abuse of power if you ask me.
I roamed around for a bit, coming back for Black Dahlia Murder, where I made fun of the neon guitar and singer's 'heartburn' tattoo on his stomach. I watched bits and pieces of Job for a Cowboy, too. Someone actually came up to me and said "you look bored" to which I replied "I don't like this band". Can't like them all.
I went backstage to check out the scene, which was much better than Marysville. I saw Chris Vrenna's wife, Carrie, whose book I've read. Haha. I watched the Bullet For My Valentine set from the side of the stage. The sound sucks, but it's cool to watch the crowd's reaction and see the band work from this angle.
Back out again for Cannibal Corpse….which was one of the crazier crowds I've seen. Trying to get to the soundboard we almost got sucked into the pit, which was moving around the crowd and growing like a living organism. A trash can was thrown near me, a shoe flew through the air- Umlaut kept count of all of the inanimate object action. Once again, I was entertained by song introductions like "this one's for the ladies…it's called 'Fucked With a Knife'!", or "thanks for the phone!!!" when apparently a cell phone made its way on stage. Or, "if you don't buy the album by the end of the day…you DIE!!!!".
Someone's youtube of the Cannibal Corpse pit:
I was excited to go check out my third row seats, a lucky draw from the Mayhem presale. I decided to check out Killswitch Engage today. The set made me feel bad. When I'm that close to a band that definitely walks around and looks at everyone, and I'm sitting there with a confused look on my face trying to find something I like about them, I get this feeling that I should feign happiness. The guitarist in particular kinda freaked me out. Running around in a cape, boxers, that tuxedo shirt and New Balance shoes, and written on his arm 'I'm with stupid' with an arrow pointing up…..I dunno, man. Then he made some comment about wanting to smell all the 18 year old girls in the crowd…..ewwww. Can I killswitch engage Killswitch Engage? Thanks.
P.S. The new Manson bassist is a KSE fan.
Seeing Slayer this close was, to put it simply, very cool.
You know you are close at a Slayer show when:
-you can hear Kerry King's chains clanking as he walks
-you can see one of the Slayer kids air drumming along to some of the songs
-you can see the Slayer wives/GFs dancing around and mouthing the words….which was super cool considering I've seen a lot of rock star SO's stand there and look bored WTF….
I think that because this was a seated show, the Slayer set really did feel almost like a satanic mass. There was something formal and organized about it, but yet so evil at the same time….it was a great vibe. I was pretty let down by the kids next to me, who had been going off for BFMV and KSE, sat down for all but 'Raining Blood'.
Being that close to Kerry King kinda takes your breath away. The man is scary, simple as that. But it was watching Tom Araya's crazy faces that will forever be burned in my brain. I did not stop moving for the entire 60 minutes. Here's another album I can't wait to hear…I've heard it's really amazing!
Hail satan!
Manson's set started with a bang as he walked right over to where our seats were, and where all the photographers were, and peeked around the curtain and made a funny face. Hope someone caught it.
Now that I was thisclose to the stage, I can tell you that Manson hasn't gained any weight- he looks really good actually. And I'm pretty sure that the pretty young thing sitting on the side of the stage was Stoya.
There were some pretty significant changes from the night before- not sure if this means that they are switching things up from night to night, or if they just got all the kinks out of the first show, but either way this version was much better. Manson was in quite a mood, hanging on Jeordie and the new bassist Andy Gerold, toying with the crowd, "Do you want to be called San Francisco or Mountain View? Let's call it Marilyn Manson town", and enjoying his assistants bringing him beer and such, taking a sip, and spitting it out and throwing it at the crowd. And then there was the point where he walked over by my seats and I got to run up and hold onto his hand for a quick second. Don't worry, he was wearing a glove.
There wasn't one thing about this production that felt even mildly shocking…there were just mild, weird theatrics, but mainly things were focused on the music. He cut himself out of a white box thing during 'If I Was Your Vampire', and wore a white shroud for 'Sweet Dreams'. Did I mention that I could go without these assistants bringing him drinks and patting him down with a towel? Cause I really could.
It was awesome to watch Jeordie play guitar, and after my twitter comments the other night about how most guys can't pull off playing a flying V, he somehow does it. He's also much more animated in this role- I mean, he's not jumping off speakers and shit, but he's not as dangerously mellow as when he plays bass. Though I'm still glad I got to see him on bass at last year's Warfield show, since I didn't get to back in the day.
I danced around like a crazy person for the whole set. It was therapeutic. I still think it's a weird fit to see Manson after the rest of these bands, but I'll take it. Next time I'd like to hear more Portrait, though…
My night ended on a funny note involving one of the bands….and that's all I'll say about that.
Hmmm….Mayhem will be in San Antonio when I'm home for a wedding….hmmmmm……
Happy HRC w/ Manson in the background:
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photoray says:
The drive home was pure hell, but Behemoth, Cannibal Corpse, and Slayer made it more than worth it. Thanks for bringing the cookies, even though Umlaut ate all the Chocolate Chip ones!
"4 words to choke upon" = get on the bus..
hardrockchick says:
hahahaha….um, yeah…
Sounds like a great pair of shows, here's some thoughts on the bands for ya: Behemoth will rule the universe, Cannibal Corpse are hilarious, Adam Dutkiewicz is The Clown Prince of Metal, Slayer is eternal, and Marilyn Manson continues to have excellent taste in girlfriends – small, pale, and somewhat damaged.
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Whoa, what's with the white supremacist selling, "Fuck Michael Jackson" shirts? I'm hoping that Westboro Baptist Church doesn't sell shit outside venues. Actually, I take that back since I've always wanted to buy some Westboro gear but they never replied to my e-mail when I asked to purchase some of their signs.
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Russia games the West, Saudi, Turkey and the US lie like 6 year olds, Europe grows more totalitarian by the hour: Links 2 on Feb. 14 – 2016
Posted on February 14, 2016 by Eeyore — 6 Comments ↓
1. Interesting short 'Man on the street' interview in Germany. Some people feel that perhaps there may be some degree of media bias, and perhaps a problem with immigration.
2. Obama urges Russia to stop bombing 'moderate' Syria rebels
U.S. President Barack Obama urged Russia on Sunday to stop bombing "moderate" rebels in Syria in support of its ally Bashar al-Assad, a campaign seen in the West as a major obstacle to latest efforts to end the war.
Major powers agreed on Friday to a limited cessation of hostilities in Syria but the deal does not take effect until the end of this week and was not signed by any warring parties – the Damascus government and numerous rebel factions fighting it.
Russian bombing raids directed at rebel groups are meanwhile helping the Syrian army to achieve what could be its biggest victory of the war in the battle for Aleppo, the country's largest city and commercial center before the conflict.
There is little optimism that the deal reached in Munich will do much to end a war that has lasted five years and cost 250,000 lives.
The Kremlin said President Vladimir Putin and Obama had spoken by telephone and agreed to intensify cooperation to implement the Munich agreement.
(So in other words, stop fighting the Islamic State, what Obama pretends NATO is doing, and let them destroy Assad, which is the only thing Obama cares about. This isn't going to end well for anyone)
3. Saudi Arabia moves troops to Turkey as 'base for Syria invasion'
(This is not going to end well. But Russia is better equipped to fight than the muslims so…)
Saudi Arabia is sending troops and fighter jets to Turkey's Incirlik military base ahead of a possible ground invasion of Syria. The Turkish foreign minister, Mevlut Cavusoglu, confirmed the deployment in a statement to the Yeni Safak newspaper on Saturday, days before a temporary ceasefire is due to come into force.
"Saudi Arabia declared its determination against Daesh — the Arabic term for Islamic State (ISIS) — by saying that they were ready to send both jets and troops," he said. "At every coalition meeting we have always emphasised the need for an extensive result-oriented strategy in the fight against the Daesh terrorist group," he added.
(In a recent video interview with the Saudi FM., he made noises about fighting 'Daesh' but made it clear they intended to do that by taking out Assad, in essence, giving victory to the Islamic State)
4. Pro and anti immigration people face off in Nuremberg, with Russians making up the anti-immigrant portion.
5. Tommy Robinson, PEGIDA co-founder, found unconscious after weekend attack
News is emerging on Facebook today that Tommy Robinson, co-founder of PEGIDA UK, is in hospital following an attack during a night out in hometown Luton last night (13/02/2016).
It seems Tommy, on a night out with his wife, was found unconscious with head injuries. He is currently in hospital, but thought to be recovering.
This is not the first time Tommy Robinson has been attacked and he has been hinting more lately than normal that he feels he is in physical danger. His mistrust of the local police affords him little feeling of protection from authorities.
Tommy's recent appearance on Arab TV channel Al Jazeera sparked controversy, receiving particular infamy due to a portion being cut by the station. I did feel that particular appearance could cause him harm, being a very direct form of confrontation and one likely to be well publicised.
6. Daily Mail picks up the Calais video we titled a few days ago. Calls us all "Far Right extremists" proving that the CVE is real and if you don't conform, you will be punished one way or another.
(No offense meant nor aspersions cast on the DM. The problem is clearly not there. Labeling classical liberals who actually fight for equality and rule of law as "far right wing" is clearly the cost of operations. If they meant it, the story would read differently)
7. Brutal attack on young woman in Hamburg by Illegal in Metro Station
8. Jihad Comes to Small Town America – Another American ISIS Supporter Arrested
These stories seem to be coming fast and furious now. Whether it's in San Bernardino, California, Garland, Texas, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Detroit, Michigan or now in Montesano, Washington… terrorist supporting American-Muslims are being uncovered at an alarming pace.
The most recent example of this disturbing trend comes to us from a sleepy little hamlet in Washington state where a former soldier, now fisherman, was recently arrested on weapons charges, but whom the government will likely soon be charging for terror-related crimes as well.
9. Famed atheist Richard Dawkins suffers stroke — and now a debate over praying for him is lighting up Twitter
(And quite a stupid debate it is likely to be. Any atheist who opposes religious people praying for this great man's recovery is a bigger believer than most who profess faith. If you do not believe in God, then you don't care if people invoke one)
Speaking of Stupid, for anyone who reads this site and is not already frightened to hypertension about how government handles matters of actual importance, check out a BBC documentary where they took the actual people who would make the real decisions in a situation room in the event of a NATO conflict with Russia. Its called, BBC: This World 2016 World War Three Inside the War Room, but retired versions of them and watch them stupid their way into nuclear annihilation. Its like they were picked by their sibling's tennis partners for the job. Not one of them seemed to be aware of what happened in the Ukraine or what the deal was with them to join NATO.
Thank you M., Oz-Rita, Maria J., Wrath of Khan, Buck, ML.,Nash Montana, Gates of Vienna and more.
Gatestone has this article about oppression of academics asking the Turkish regime to stop slaughtering Kurds. It doesn't go well for them.
Another speech from France after the Calais demo coming right up next.
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6 Replies to "Russia games the West, Saudi, Turkey and the US lie like 6 year olds, Europe grows more totalitarian by the hour: Links 2 on Feb. 14 – 2016"
ketzel on February 15, 2016 at 1:55 am said:
Regarding your comment that the Daily Mail probably doesn't "mean it" about calling us far-right, I have to disagree. First, I'm no longer able to comment there, even though I've never been rude. Merely making a few anti-Islam comments gets you banned. They don't even allow commenters to use the word "Muslim."
Also, have you seen their coverage of Trump? They post the most unflattering photos of him and use abusive terms. They even had a photo of him with his right arm raised, obviously a Hitler salute. Is that the price of doing business, or are they a little too eager to please their new Muslim masters? That said, the DM is still one of the best places to get news, and I do appreciate them.
Ross A Lloyd on February 15, 2016 at 4:59 am said:
Hoping Russia hammers Erdogan and his Saudi allies into the stone age asap! Obama's telling the Russians to stop bombing Islamist rebels and is most likely encouraging Turkey to bombard the Kurds. Major conflict coming and I'm squarely on Vlad's side!
Meanwhile Moslem crimes continue to abound world-wide, fully sanctioned it would seem by the main stream media…
George Igler on February 15, 2016 at 6:17 am said:
Regarding that video allegedly taken in the Hamburg U-bahn, the railings seen early on look much more like those in the Paris Metro.
Also, I think the cameraman can be clearly heard to say, "Superb, encore!" in French, as the girls are beaten.
Bo Chandler on February 15, 2016 at 6:46 am said:
Regarding article #5
I find it ridiculous that Tommy Robinson and PEGIDA cannot find 4×4 (16) large minimally employed guys to do a 12 hours on, 12 hours off, four days on, four days off protection rotation for their foremost leader.
He shouldn't be able to take a dump without having two guys standing outside the stall.
They need to get their s#@t together on this. Whoever popped him in the head could have just as easily put a knife in him.
Richard on February 15, 2016 at 10:07 am said:
Russia has more men and equipment then the Saudi collation but probably not as much money (although Saudi is leaking money like a drunken sailor on shore leave). They also have a larger region where they have to station troops and are playing bluff with the west trying to regain a lot of territory and power. In a war of attrition they would probably lose which is why they are threatening nukes. There is a report in today's links (2/15/16) where Saudi and others are on a quest to buy some nukes.
I find the threat of Nuremberg trials interesting, it is the left that talks about putting people against the wall and the right that talks trials for crimes.
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Migrants In Mexico Seeking U.S. Asylum Wait Amid Dangerous Conditions
By John Burnett
DAVID GREENE, HOST:
All right. The situation is getting worse for asylum-seekers who are being sent back to Mexico to wait for their day in U.S. immigration court. More than 30,000 of them are waiting in border towns like Nuevo Laredo, where cartels and gangs are wreaking havoc. Now those criminal elements are targeting the migrants who fled their Central American homes and are waiting in these towns, hoping to be allowed into America. NPR's John Burnett has the story.
JOHN BURNETT, BYLINE: U.S. immigration agents practiced their riot control on the international bridge between Laredo, Texas, and Nuevo Laredo, Mexico, one morning this week.
UNIDENTIFIED AGENTS: (Chanting unintelligibly).
BURNETT: They drill regularly with helmets and shields in case desperate asylum-seekers in Mexico rush the port of entry. It's a real concern as desperation grows. Migrants are being told to come back in December for their first immigration hearing. Meantime, the long wait in Nuevo Laredo has become treacherous. To give you an idea how bad things are, a fearsome gun battle erupted on the main boulevard to the airport Wednesday afternoon. Cars careened off the thoroughfare in terror while rival narcos blasted away at each other. A driver posted a video on Facebook.
(SOUNDBITE OF GUNFIRE)
BURNETT: The Cartel of the Northeast operates with impunity in Nuevo Laredo. They cruise around town in olive-drab pickups with Tropas del Infierno - Soldiers from Hell - emblazoned on the doors. And extorting migrants is their latest income stream. Three weeks ago, a pastor named Aaron Mendez, who ran the Love migrant house, was kidnapped. One news report says Mendez refused to turn over Cuban migrants to the extortionists, so they grabbed him. A spokesman for the state prosecutor's office says the pastor remains missing, and the investigation continues.
All of this makes father Julio Lopez extremely anxious. He's director of the Nazareth Migrant House. He won't talk about organized crime in his city. It's too risky. But he has plenty to say about the Trump administration's Remain in Mexico program, formerly known as the Migrant Protection Protocols - or MPP. Under the program, some 4,500 asylum applicants have been returned to Nuevo Laredo to wait.
JULIO LOPEZ: (Through interpreter) In Spanish, the program has the initials PPM. For me, it's PMM - plan of lies for migrants because there is no protection.
BURNETT: Lopez has seen it himself - kidnapping is rampant. Migrants cower in fear in the city's shelters, including his own. Mexico's National Immigration Institute has been providing migrants with free bus trips to Monterrey and Tapachula in the far south of the country to get them out of crime-ridden Nuevo Laredo.
CESAR ANTUNES: (Speaking Spanish).
BURNETT: A Honduran named Cesar Antunes (ph), reached by phone, was on one of those buses last week and related a terrifying tale. He says pickups full of mafiosos blocked a government-contracted bus on its way out of the city. They ordered a dozen migrants off the bus and into their cars. Antunes says he heard this account from a passenger who was on the ambushed bus.
ANTUNES: (Speaking Spanish).
BURNETT: "Nuevo Laredo is more dangerous than San Pedro Sula, Honduras," he says, "which is where I fled." The Mexican government agreed to accept asylum-seekers sent back from U.S. ports of entry and to deploy security forces to its own borders to stop migrants. Customs and Border Protection Chief Mark Morgan called Mexico's cooperation a game changer. As a result, the number of migrants in U.S. Border Patrol custody has dropped dramatically in the last two months. Morgan says he was unaware asylum-seekers sent back to Mexico were targets for criminals. Here he is in a Q&A with a reporter.
MARK MORGAN: In Mexico, I don't know. I haven't heard anything like that. I haven't heard any reported...
UNIDENTIFIED REPORTER: You haven't heard any reports of extortion, kidnapping, rape in northern - in northern border towns in Mexico from the MPP program?
MORGAN: Not with respect to the MPP program.
BURNETT: The CBP chief may have gotten his misinformation from Mexican officials, like the office for disappeared persons in Nuevo Laredo. The chief investigator there told me, we have received no reports of kidnappings and extortion of migrants. Those are just rumors. You can't believe everything those people say.
Back in Father Julio's shelter, Liceth Morales (ph), a small woman with a young son and a high voice, is relating what befell them.
LICETH MORALES: (Speaking Spanish).
BURNETT: "It's dangerous in Nuevo Laredo. Lots of things can happen," she says, her lip trembling. She says they fled out-of-control crime in Honduras, thinking they could find refuge in the United States. But when she arrived at the Nuevo Laredo bus station, she says young men with tattoos and ball caps grabbed her and her son and held them prisoner for three weeks in safe houses. Ultimately, she says, her family in San Antonio paid $8,000 for her freedom.
Finally, she crossed the Rio Grande to the U.S., asked for asylum and was sent right back to Nuevo Laredo. This week, Liceth Morales decided to abandon her asylum request and return to Honduras on that free daily bus to southern Mexico. Father Julio, the shelter operator, says most of the other migrants are doing the same thing - going home. The Mexican government points to crime and violence in Nuevo Laredo as a reason for the migrants to leave.
LOPEZ: (Speaking Spanish).
BURNETT: "It's the perfect excuse to get rid of them," the priest says, "because the government doesn't want them here."
John Burnett, NPR News, Nuevo Laredo, Mexico.
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As NPR's Southwest correspondent based in Austin, Texas, John Burnett covers immigration, border affairs, Texas news and other national assignments. In 2018, 2019 and again in 2020, he won national Edward R. Murrow Awards from the Radio-Television News Directors Association for continuing coverage of the immigration beat. In 2020, Burnett along with other NPR journalists, were finalists for a duPont-Columbia Award for their coverage of the Trump Administration's Remain in Mexico program. In December 2018, Burnett was invited to participate in a workshop on Refugees, Immigration and Border Security in Western Europe, sponsored by the RIAS Berlin Commission.
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Hundreds of supporters and fans gather each year to witness the Miss Africa USA Pageant, a very unique pageant which promotes the rich cultures of Africa. Anticipation is always very high and performances get very heated as delegate after delegate tries to bring out the best of African culture on stage through traditional regalia, dance, drums and more. For those who have never been to Africa, the pageant offers a snippet of the African culture, knowledge about the continent and its diversity and much more. You certainly do not walk away thinking Africa is one country like Senator Sarah Palin said on the campaign trail during the last Presidential Elections in the United States. Africa has over 50 countries with a rich blend of cultures.
Pictured above is a delegate from Kenya, Hilda Mauya. Hilda is showcasing a very rich Masaai regalia. When you think of Kenya, the Masaai warriors come to mind and yes the Masaai have kept their culture very well indeed despite colonization and neo-imperialism, the culture of the Masaai is original.
Meet the Miss Africa USA Culture Award winner for 2010, Miss Angela Wambui, she is also from Kenya and again we see a different version of the Masaai warrior. Miss Angela stormed the stage, dressed as a traditional Masaai girl with all the accessories to go with the theme. One thing was very special about Miss Angela: she went all nine yards to ensure every detail about her had Kenya written all over it, from earrings to necklace to shoes and hair pins, everything was Kenya and it was about her roots and culture, all very beautifully put together.
Here is a traditional girl look from Nigeria. These accessories and outfit should immediately spell Nigeria in your mind if you are good at recognizing the originality of African traditions. Miss Roseline Amusu, Miss Nigeria delegate carries her traditional outfit very well as she sings and dances to traditional folklore music on stage.
Who say carrying stuff on your head is not African culture? This is not common in one country, I bet you, if you go to Africa, no matter where or when, this is one of the first sitings you will observe. Women, men, girls and boys all do it. There is something special about carrying something on your head and it is not easy to balance that load on the head either but we Africans do it so well with no hassle…..LOL. Pictured above, Miss Sierra Leone finalist Natasha Beckley is on stage during traditional African girl segment of the competition. She carries a basket on her head and still looks very elegant. Miss Natasha finished the pageant as the 1st Princess or Deputy Miss Africa USA or 1st Runner up as you may call her. She is from Sierra Leone in West Africa.
The Beautiful Miss South Africa Yolanda Masinga presents an elegant ensemble from her native land. We witness once again the tradition of carrying a load on your head is very common practice and very much part of African culture, no matter where you go. Check out the hat she is wearing, very common in Southern Africa, combined with the rich red and white colors of her outfit, she looks a million dollars. Africa is very beautiful Indeed.
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An agreement appears to have been reached between the Peruvian government and the Chinese Xiamen Zijin Investment Development Corporation to push ahead with the development phase of Rio Blanco. This is potentially one of the world's biggest copper mines, but it has met with consistent opposition from the highland communities of northern Piura region.
Some good news from Espinar?
A long-running issue in the field of mining and human rights has taken what may be a significant step forward. Senior government officials appear to have agreed to building health facilities in Espinar to deal with problems arising from mining there.
The APEC summit in Lima, which took place on 19-20 November, brought together leaders from around the world, reflecting rather different traditions of capitalism. For President Pedro Pablo Kuczynski, the summit was a golden opportunity to be seen hob-nobbing with world leaders and to reassert both his core beliefs in the virtues of international business integration and the need to bin harmful regulatory obstacles to the free-flow of capital.
Verónika Menoza, candidate for the left-wing Frente Amplio, has announced that as of 2 December she will be spearheading a campaign to collect enough signatures to register a new grouping, known as the Movimiento por el Nuevo Perú, as an official party. To do so will require up to a million signatures.
Lima this week (14-20 November) plays host to the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit. The meeting is of great significance to the Peruvian government's attempts to get closer to the Asian economies, both as a trade partner and as the recipient of Asian investment. Officials in the Kuczynski administration keenly wait to see what sort of deals emerge.
The conservatism of Donald J Trump, his populist tendencies purporting to provide the common man with a voice while promising to lower taxes for the rich are being applauded by the followers of Fujimori in Peru. They see him as an outsider who has defeated the political establishment just as Alberto Fujimori did in 1990.


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Home / Newswire / Vestas wins 61 MW order with Taiwan's largest onshore rotor
Vestas wins 61 MW order with Taiwan's largest onshore rotor
SINGAPORE, Oct. 21, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Vestas has secured a 61 MW order with customer wpd for the two wind projects Chuangwei and Leadway in Taiwan. Vestas will supply, transport, install and commission a total of 17 V117-3.45 MW wind turbines delivered in 3.6 MW Power Optimised Mode that will feature Taiwan's largest onshore rotors to optimise energy production in the sites' medium to high wind conditions.
The order is the first deal confirmed under a strategic frame agreement signed between Vestas and wpd for over 400 MW of onshore wind projects in Taiwan.
"It is really fantastic to see the traction that we are gaining in Taiwan with the third order in less than 12 months. Taiwan is an important market to us in Asia Pacific and I am excited to see our position strengthening here, having closed more than 100 MW this year", said Clive Turton, President of Vestas Asia Pacific.
"This deal cements our market leadership in Taiwan and is particularly important to Vestas as the first projects where we will manage the full logistics and turbine installation activities, which are particularly challenging in this market, helping de-risk the project for the benefit of our client", said Tommaso Rovatti Studihrad, Sales Director of Vestas Asia Pacific. "We thank wpd for entrusting us with these projects which will further strengthen our relationship in this region".
The order includes a 15-year Active Output Management 4000 (AOM 4000) service agreement, designed to maximise uptime and ensure optimised performance for both sites. Commercial operations at both Chuangwei and Leadway are expected to commence in the last quarter of 2020.
About Vestas
Vestas is the energy industry's global partner on sustainable energy solutions. We design, manufacture, install, and service wind turbines across the globe, and with 105 GW of wind turbines in 80 countries, we have installed more wind power than anyone else. Through our industry-leading smart data capabilities and unparalleled 86 GW of wind turbines under service, we use data to interpret, forecast, and exploit wind resources and deliver best-in-class wind power solutions. Together with our customers, Vestas' more than 24,500 employees are bringing the world sustainable energy solutions to power a bright future.
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"Florence of the Russians", is an important historical page for the city written along the centuries by giving home to important characters such as Ciajkovskij, Dostoevskij and Tarkovski. Many Russian noblemen, artists, writers have always been fascinated by the historical sites of Florence and Tuscany as well as by its mild climate, the beauty of the landscapes and of the cities. They have selected it and preferred it for their holiday destination and journey.
One of the most important signs of the presence of Russians in Florence is undoubtedly given by the Orthodox Church. Its extraordinary yet uncommon shape,has enriched the beauty and the artistic value of the city, known as the "cradle of the Renaissance". Choosing Florence to celebrate a wedding is a marvelous idea and people of Orthodox belief, find in this specific Church the ideal place, as it is one of the most beautiful Orthodox Churches in western Europe.
Sumptuous and romantic symbolic ceremonies can be held in aristocratic Florentine palaces or in luxury private villas or hotels. These historical and smart buildings are of great artistic value. They are extremely finely furnished and enriched with the most precious details. Here you could plan to have a luxurious wedding reception as well as the accommodation during your stay in Tuscany.


Once again 2017/2018 has been a year of growth and positive change for Welbeing. The most significant of which was the purchase of Welbeing by Doro Group, Sweden. The undertaking of the move was carefully thought through by Welbeing's Directors to ensure it was implemented in the best way for all involved including workers and customers. Doro was confirmed as the brand that could provide a clear strategy and demonstrate an unrivalled passion for moving the business forward.
Doro is committed to its work within the senior industry, having worked with customers in the sector for many years providing telecommunications. The brand is to invest substantially in ways to utilise technology to enhance the lives of the elderly in our community.
The Doro takeover isn't the only big change Welbeing has seen over the last year as our two office locations merged to a single large site in Eastbourne, East Sussex. Despite the logistical implications of such a large move, the relocation was well received by staff and the local community alike. The office move came as we also relaunched a new, user friendly and responsive website. In addition to this, we have since launched our online shop, making it even easier for our customers to order some of our most sought after telecare items at the click of a button.
Read more about Doro's investment and Welbeing's achievements during 2017 as well as our plans for 2018 and beyond by downloading the Annual Report.


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Marie Miyake
Known For: Acting · Birthday: 1985-06-07 (35 years old) · Gender: Female · Place of Birth: Osaka Prefecture, Japan
4 Movies · 13 TV shows
Also Known As: Miyake Marie · 三宅 麻理恵
Marie Miyake (三宅 麻理恵, Miyake Marie, born June 7, 1985) is a Japanese voice actress from Osaka Prefecture, Japan. She is affiliated with Pro-Fit.
1 TV show
There was a time when there was a witch named Elaina. She decided to go to see the world she's read so much about because she was inspired by her favorite book. Like a leaf on the wind, she travels fr...
The Piano Forest
A tranquil tale about two boys from very different upbringings. On one hand you have Kai, born as the son of a prostitute, who's been playing the abandoned piano in the forest near his home ever since...
2 TV shows
Pandora in the Crimson Shell: Ghost Urn
In an age when large-scale natural disasters frequently happen all over the world, when cyborgs and autonomous robots are beginning to appear on the market in technologically advanced nations, and maj...
Hitori no Shita: The Outcast
Soran Ch leads a very common college student's life until he finds himself caught up in a terrible incident that happened in a small village. He was walking through the graveyard when he was attacked ...
2 Movies · 1 TV show
Although μ's, the defending champions of the school idol tournament, plans to dissolve their group after the graduation of their senior members, they receive news that leads them to holding a concert ...
There are many idols with the talent agency 346 Production. The company is starting a new program called the Cinderella Project, which will give girls the chance to see another world for the first tim...
Saburo is a high school student good in sports, but not very good with his studies. One day, Saburo travels back in time and arrives in the Sengoku period of 1549. There, Saburo meets Nobunaga Oda who...
High school student Chiyo Sakura has a crush on schoolmate Umetarō Nozaki, but when she confesses her love to him, he mistakes her for a fan and gives her an autograph. When she says that she always w...
1 Movie · 2 TV shows
Otonokizaka High School stands on the border of three cities: Akihabara—a pop culture mecca that's evolving by the minute; Kanda—a conservative, cultured city where history and tradition reign supreme...
Rescue Me!
Masayuki's parents have gone overseas, leaving him alone in the house. To his surprise, they have hired Sayaka, a fellow student from school, to work as his maid while they are gone. Masayuki wants hi...
Yuugo Hachiken was able to live in a dorm at Ooezo Agricultural High School because of his decision to enroll there. He chose to attend Oezo in order to escape the highly competitive prep schools he h...
Poyopoyo
Seemingly too cute for a lot of people, this will be a comedy for all ages. In a warm-hearted comedy for the winter, follow this unique family and their spherical cat.
Natsuyuki Rendezvous
Between July 2009 and January 2012 Shodensha's Feel Young magazine published a Japanese Manga series by Haruka Kawachi called Natsuyuki Rendezvous. Dogakobo's television adaptation was aired on Fuji T...
Hiiro no Kakera - The Tamayori Princess Saga
A girl named Himari Takakura is saved from death by a strange spirit who lives in a penguin-shaped hat. In exchange for extending her life, the spirit requires Himari's brothers, Kanba and Shma, to se...
Kukuriraige: Sanseitai Denki
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DrupalCon Prague Keynote with Dries Buytaert
Rod Martin September 24, 2013
I'm currently in Prague, Czech Republic attending the largest European Drupalcon ever, with over 1,700 attendees.
Drupalcon Prague 2013 is being held in the gorgeous Prague Convention Center.
It's the first keynote and Dries welcomed us with a brief thought about how Drupal is changing the world through open source.
Video of the keynote
Dries starts talking at around 20 minutes:
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We are changing the world
Drupal 8 initiatives
Dries started with an overview of the 6 main initiatives for Drupal 8:
(View the initiatives at Drupal.org)
Drupal 8: Over 200 new features
One vision: Search engines will become answer engines with the adoption of schema.org
The new theme system based on TWIG – no more php in the theme layer.
Semantic HTML5 fields (like telephone and date for mobile devices)
Redesigned the administration pages (far better content editing pages)
Some personas:
Small Site owner – "Drupal 7 is really hard." – all the basics are installed, there is context sensitive help, finding things is quick, editing is a lot easier with inline editing, site creation is easier and a lot more drag and drop.
Front-end Developer – "I want to use more modern techniques" – the markup is much much cleaner, adopted html5, standard interactions like modal and drop buttons, better libraries, natively responsive and themers don't need to know php.
Marketing Managers – "We want multiple languages, multiple channels" – multilingual built in, REST support (for integrations), structured content that is SEO friendly (schema.org), effortless authoring and responsive preview. (this represents a shift in who makes decisions re: CMS – now the CMO)
Engineering Director – "struggle to find drupal experts, config is mixed with content in the database, scalability and security concerns" – Adopting other libraries that people are using, OOP, scalability, unit testability, configuration is now in files, more versatile framework with symphony
Drupal 8 will be a great shift for everyone. "We've really up'd our game – these features are on the money to keep Drupal competitive."
BUT – there's a lot of work left to be done.
What's left to do
Make it faster
Fix the Developer Learning Curve
Simplify API's
make code less verbose
Fix then simplify the upgrade path
Right now the focus is on cleaning up the API's and provide early API feedback
Early 2014 may be Release Candiate 1. Start upgrading contributed themes and modules and start testing the upgrade path.
Finally – in repeating his tweet from a few weeks ago – "We'll release Drupal 8 when its ready". "We'll take the time to get it right."
1,600 people have contributed to Drupal 8 so far. (patches) – almost double the number from Drupal 7
more recurring contributors
more new contributors
Dries highlighted the work of about 10 of the major contributors to Drupal 8.
Will it be easier to migrate from Drupal 7 to Drupal 8? Migration from 7 to 8 – is still going to be hard to do. Stick with the best practices and well know modules. "We're committed to innovation, but we're also committed to making the migration path as easy as possible".
What can we, the Drupal community, learn from the Backdrop fork? (for the background to this question: read Jen Lampton's blog post). He hasn't talked to the people behind it! (I may have mis-heard that – but unbelievable if true). All forks are collaborative in nature, and that's fine – sometimes there are philosophical and sometimes its the best solution – I don't like that – we should listen and talk and we should reach out and see if we can draw them back in. This is his first time he's spoken out about it. He's taking a sit back and wait – but he's not afraid of the conversation. In the long run, it might even be better if there can't be a reconciliation – (talking like its a divorce)… Dries talked about some of the commitments (Github and developer experience), but Drupal is committed to moving forward to keep up with innovation – this is all difficult but we'll get through it. He really believes Drupal 8 is on the right path.
Can we use Drupal 8 to enter new markets? Yes, D8 is more powerful than D7. We've evolved the platform to deliver content on different platforms.
Drupal has been growing in Europe and North America – any lessons from where Drupal has grown for other parts in the world? – What's most valuable is our community, not the technology. It boils down to great leadership at the local level. Drupal is trying to grow the local communities – even through the community leadership summit here in Prague.
Any plans for a Drupal Academy? One way of measuring success of any project is to see young people join. Dries noted he would love to see more in this area.
Rod Martin
Rod holds two masters degrees and has been training people how to do "things" for over 25 years. Originally from Australia, he grew up in Canada and now resides just outside Cincinnati, Ohio. He has worked in both the non-profit and for-profit worlds, in small companies and large corporations. His extensive open source experience includes WordPress, Joomla and Drupal and he really knows how to help you get the most out of the system you chose. Rod plays ice hockey a couple of times a week and rides his Goldwing motorcycle pretty much everywhere he can.
vdrover
multilingual and mobile: Joomla already has those done and dusted 🙂
Reply to vdrover
That is one of the major downsides to a 3+ year release cycle.
Responsive design wasn't even a thing when Drupal 7 came out.


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Featured community members, how tos, inspiring creative content, behind the scenes content from young creators like yourself and even special access to culturalal events.
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Iceland: Catching the early bird
Iceland: Catching the early birdadmin2019-07-24T17:10:19+02:00
In feng shui, birds are associated with positive vibes and it goes without saying that in a harmonious country like Iceland, birds are the bearers of good news. One bird, specifically, is a particularly welcome sight. When it is first sighted every year, usually around the middle of March, spring has officially started. The first sighting therefore makes the news in Iceland. The bird is European golden plover (Pluvialis apricaria), heiðlóa in Icelandic, although this is usually shortened to lóa.
My trip to Iceland was strategically timed for spring, partly to avoid the winter cold and partly the summer tourist crowds. This also proved an ideal time to watch the Icelandic nature's sudden snap out of its long hibernation. The famous waterfalls bubbled with surplus water from the melting snow and the porous lava fields were turning green with an astonishing speed. Springtime was also an opportunity for bird watching where the lóa, naturally, took centre stage.
"Despite its status as the folkloric benchmark for the arrival of spring in Iceland, there is some debate whether the lóa is the country's undisputed mascot"
The lóa is a migratory bird that breeds in Iceland, Scandinavia and Russia. About half of the golden plover's European population breeds in Iceland, with around 500 to 700 thousand breeding pairs. After they arrive in mid-March, they bide their time and get ready for the mating season by building nests. They lay eggs in May, which is when I spotted dozens of lóa in their breeding plumage, in south Iceland. The chicks then hatch in a little less than a month.
Once the chicks can fly, the lóa gather up in large flocks to travel south at the end of July to spend the rest of the year, including winter, on the British Isles, in Western and Southern Europe and in North Africa. The lóa is a real beauty – a multi-coloured bird with white axillary feathers which are its most distinct feature: a white 'S'-shaped band that stretches from its forehead to its flanks. The lóa is also rather thickset, with its wings being only slightly longer than its tail.
Despite its status as the folkloric benchmark for the arrival of spring in Iceland, there is some debate whether the lóa is the country's undisputed mascot. It is said that a more obvious choice for an Icelandic symbol would be the raven, which is mentioned in the country's mythology and poetry. Then there is also the puffin whose representation in every medium has probably replaced every other animal in Iceland's souvenir shops but this is apparently quite a recent phenomenon.
The lóa's symbolism is also challenged by a belief that spring doesn't really exist in Iceland. Originally, the old Norse calendar consisted of only two seasons, summer and winter, based on the disappearing and returning of sunlight. Be that as it may, the lóa has a definite place in Icelandic culture, literally on every shelf, as a decorative piece, usually carved out of wood. (I bought mine in a museum gift shop.) When questioned, this is explained as Icelanders' love of birds as harbingers of spring, that is good news.