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Jonathan Josué Rubio Toro (born 21 October 1996) is a Honduran professional footballer who plays as a winger or an attacking midfielder for Liga Portugal 2 club Académico Viseu and the Honduras national team.

Club career
Born in San Pedro Sula, Toro joined FC Sion's youth setup in 2014, from Barcelona-based Fundación Marcet. On 22 January 2015 he joined Gil Vicente, being promoted to the first team in June.

Toro made his professional debut on 8 August 2015, coming on as a late substitute for Simeon Nwankwo in a 1–1 home draw against C.D. Mafra. On 28 January 2017, after appearing sparingly, he was loaned to Segunda División B side Arandina CF until June. Upon returning to Gil Vicente, Toro became a regular starter and scored his first professional goal on 28 October 2017, netting the opener in a 4–0 home routing of Benfica B. He finished the campaign with three goals in 37 appearances, but his side eventually suffered relegation.

On 9 July 2018, Toro signed for La Liga side SD Huesca, but was loaned to Varzim on 10 August. The following 30 January he was recalled by his parent club, and moved to Académica de Coimbra the following day, also in a temporary loan deal. On 19 July, he moved to first division side C.D. Tondela on a season long loan. He made his Primeira Liga debut in the opening fixture on 12 August, a 0–0 draw against Vitória He scored his first goal the following 15 September in a 4–2 win against Rio Ave and in August 2020, he was named Tondela's 2019–20 Player of the Season.

After terminating his contract with Huesca, Toro signed for LigaPro club G.D. Chaves on 7 October 2020. He made his debut on 1 December in a 2–1 away defeat to Casa Pia He scored his first goal the following 6 February, the second in a 3–1 away win against his former club Varzim.

On 7 July 2021, Toro joined first division club C.D. Santa Clara, but was immediately loaned once again to Académica de Coimbra in the second tier.

On 6 July 2022, Toro signed with another second division side, this time joining Académico de Viseu.

International career
Toro was included in the provisional squad for Honduras in the 2019 CONCACAF Gold Cup, but was dropped from the final squad.

Toro made his international debut on 5 September 2019, in a friendly against Puerto Rico, scoring a goal and providing two assists in a 4–0 win.

International goals
Scores and results list Honduras's goal tally first.

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1996 births
Living people
People from San Pedro Sula
Honduran footballers
Honduras international footballers
Association football forwards
Gil Vicente F.C. players
Arandina CF players
SD Huesca footballers
Varzim S.C. players
Associação Académica de Coimbra – O.A.F. players
C.D. Tondela players
G.D. Chaves players
Académico de Viseu F.C. players
Primeira Liga players
Segunda División B players
Liga Portugal 2 players
Honduran expatriate footballers
Honduran expatriate sportspeople in Spain
Honduran expatriate sportspeople in Portugal
Expatriate footballers in Portugal
Expatriate footballers in Spain


Sports betting kiosks quietly crept into town last weekend absent a lot of hoopla.
To use the Club Cal Neva's SportsBook betting kiosks that are being installed in sports bars in Reno and Sparks, gamblers start by joining its Sports Connect system.
It's similar to a players' club except that the owner of the card deposits money to it. Gamblers then use this card to access the kiosk system and place bets on sporting events. There is no charge for joining.
To place a bet, gamblers swipe their cards, enter a personal-identification number and fill out their wager on an optical reader slip. The machine shows the gambler what was bet.
The first kiosk was put into operation last week at Spiro's at Sparks Boulevard and Prater Way in Sparks. In coming days additional kiosks will be installed in the Lake Bar & Grill in Spanish Springs and all three Sneakers locations.
It took more than a year to develop the software for the kiosk system and another year to win the approval of the Gaming Control Board.
"Their testing was actually good for us," said Jeffery L. Sari, chief executive officer of Club Cal Neva, describing the three treks to the board before all the glitches were fixed.
Among the Gaming Control Board's concerns were the accuracy of the system, its internal controls that prevent late bets, communication protocols, and ensuring the system could not be accessed outside of Nevada.
The kiosk system was developed by Reno-based Key Consulting/Software, Inc. for Club Cal Neva Casino.
John Taylor, vice president of research and development for Key Consulting, said challenges overcome by designers included how to design the interface to fit on a kiosk screen and creation of a pad capable of accommodating players with large fingers.
Taylor said the final product is not complicated to use meeting a requirement by Sari that the system be user-friendly.
Club Cal Neva developed kiosk betting as a way to get a larger share of the sports betting market through improved convenience to its customers.
"It's an easy way for them to get their bets down without driving so far to do it," Sari said. "The idea is that the sports bar people will come in to make their bets and then stay at the sports bar and watch the game. It's more convenient than coming downtown to place the bet." Cal-Neva's Sport Connect kiosks are connected to a closed loop Intranet system tied directly to the casino.
Patrons who want a kiosk card either must come to the casino or sign up at a sports bar on the day a Cal Neva representative is available.


Money is a major source for power in the world today. Just think about how almost everybody is totally dependent (or at least they think they are totally dependent) on money. And loss of money is loss of great power. Imagine for example if you had no money.
Information can also be a source of power. Is money more powerful than information? I don't think so. Not in the long run. Money can perhaps itself be seen as a kind of information. Therefore information in general includes money and thereby the power of information is potentially greater than the power of money.
We have entered the information age. The Internet is a clear evidence for this. And one interesting thing with the Internet is that the power of information is clearly beginning to show and even in many places outshine the power of money. On the Web it's no longer money that dictates people's behavior. It's the quality of the information that is a more crucial factor.
The evolution of information is an accelerating process. Someone said that all the information humanity has produced up till 2004 (something like that) is now produced in the same amount every week! And the amount is growing exponentially. By combining the power of information with its accelerating growth, one prediction is that information will become more powerful than money in the future.


The perfect combination of the bold, tangy flavour of grapefruit and the sweet, citrusy essence of passion fruit unleashes an exotic, well-balanced rosé.
Notes of black cherry, red currant, spice, mocha, and rich tannins.
Montepulciano is a vigorous red grape variety widely planted over much of east-central Italy, capable of creating deeply coloured, rich red wines with blackberry fruit flavours and spicy, peppery tannin levels. Montepulciano generally produces wines that are smooth and mellow yet robust and mouth-filling, with dependably high alcohol content. Superb with veal and pasta an Italian gem you won't want to miss.
A burly and assertive wine with dark cherry iridescence. Intense and robust with notes of strawberries, a hint of dark tar, and floral aroma complemented by rich, earthy truffles.
The uniquely Italian version of the well known Pinot Gris grape, picked earlier in Italy than in all other regions and well before its characteristic loss of acidity at ripening, for a bright, crisp, dry white wine with a gentle perfume and a detectable spiciness. Fresh, fragrant and lively, its flavours include a certain flintiness with hints of citrus and almonds.
Like the Kiwi fruit, this wine offers a luscious combination of pineapple, and banana flavours, which meld beautifully into the soft, rich pear aromas of this wonderfully refreshing wine.
Premium French oak meets spice to create this bold, rich and exciting blend of zesty aromas and ripe berries playing on the tongue.
Oak and tannins, pepper and spice combine to enhance trademark blackcurrant and cherry flavours. Rich fruit and complex structure dazzle from first aroma to long, refined finish.
Winexpert's biggest, boldest white wine ever. In the spirit of the great full-bodied Chardonnays of California and Australia, Luna Bianca is lush, golden and rich. Dense, luscious, buttery aromas dance up from the glass. Flavours of tropical fruits blend with the vanilla-oak backing.
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Since 2009, we've been teaching people how to build their capability and deliver remarkable results on projects and change. Not the same old process methods that grind down even the most skilled and experienced practitioner. Instead we focus on mindset; the strategies to transform performance into easy, effective and reliable results, building a remarkable reputation for delivery on projects and change.
We call this The Mindset Method. We've been decoding and designing mindset methods and deploying them on projects and programmes for over a decade, and we've never looked back.
Since then our programmes, workshops and content library of mindset strategies has grown. It's now huge! We deliver to 1000s of project and change practitioners each year, sharing our best mindset strategies, tools and techniques to build confidence, capability and credibility. We deliver remarkable practitioners capable of remarkable results on their own projects and change.
We've designed and delivered mindset centred programmes and events for some of the smartest people around. Our customers include project based organisations, research based organisations, organisations undertaking strategic change and technology based businesses full of smart people charged with delivering complex projects, programmes and products.
We're constantly evolving our methods, tools and strategies. We're keen to share these with people who are looking for smarter and easier ways to work, and want to achieve remarkable results using our practical, pragmatic and proven mindset tools.
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Do I Have An Assault Case?
At face value, "assault" is a criminal offense. But the act of assault can also form the foundation of a personal injury lawsuit. An assault is an "intentional tort" in the eyes of the law. This means it is an offense that can lead to a civil lawsuit for damages.
Under tort law, assault is an intentional act causing fear of imminent harmful or offensive contact. This fear is inflicted from one person to another. But assault does not always include physical contact. When it comes to tort law, the simple fear of an offensive act or a harmful one is an assault. This assault becomes battery when actual touching takes place. Assault and battery are usually claimed together, when physical contact occurs.
Any type of tort, whether intentional or not, involves damages. Assault cases are no different than other types of tort cases, in that these matters involve damages, too. Assault damages include physical injuries, psychological damages or both types of damages. Some assaults even result in property damages. If your assault results in sustained personal injury, you may be able to recover economic and non-economic damages. Some jurisdictions even permit assault victims to receive punitive damages, depending on the circumstances of your assault case.
When you suffer costs and expenses associated with your assault, economic damages make up for these expenses. Common damages in this category of economic costs include medical bills, continuing care costs and property repair or replacement.
Non-economic damages are those awarded or provided through settlement for pain and suffering. These types of damages are harder to quantify and require the skill of an experienced personal injury lawyer.
Punitive damages are designed to punish your assailant. These assault damages are only available in certain jurisdictions and for certain circumstances. To gain punitive damages, your assault must be particularly egregious or outrageous. Good examples of assaults carrying punitive damages are sexual assault or sexual abuse of a child.
Even when you have a well-formed case, you need to consider the financial costs of filing your lawsuit. This is true even when your assault case includes witnesses ready to testify to the assault and related criminal convictions. Civil lawsuits seek to compensate victims from the perpetrator for the harm the victim suffered. If the person who offended you through assault has no real assets or wealth, there is nothing to win in the matter. The individual may have a liability insurance policy, but intentional acts are almost always excluded from these types of policies. This means you may not be able to file an intentional tort case.
There may be other parties responsible or negligent in your assault case, beyond the person assaulting you. These parties may have better means for you to sue them. A good example is when you are assaulted in a dimly lit parking lot. The parking lot owner may be liable for negligence in your assault case, since they failed to provide adequate security and lighting for safety. A personal injury attorney must investigate these matters as they pertain to your individual case, for a sound decision to be made about viability.
In Arizona, the experienced personal injury lawyers of Cantor Crane provide skilled representation of assault victims. If you have been assaulted in Arizona, call Cantor Crane now at 602.254.2701 for a free, no-obligation case consultation.
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Johnny Diesel & the Injectors is the eponymous debut album by Australian rock band Johnny Diesel & the Injectors, which was released in 1989. The album peaked at number 2 on the ARIA singles chart and won two ARIA Music Awards.

Background

Johnny Diesel & the Injectors were formed in Perth in 1986 by Mark Lizotte  Johnny Diesel on lead guitar and lead vocals, Bernie Bremond on saxophone and vocals, John "Tatt" Dalzell on bass guitar, George Dalstrom on guitar and John "Yak" Sherritt on drums. Without Dalstrom the group relocated to Sydney in September 1987. They supported Jimmy Barnes on his Freight Train Heart Tour during November. By mid-1988 they were signed to Chrysalis Records. The four-piece group recorded their debut album, Johnny Diesel & the Injectors, from August to September in Memphis, Tennessee with Terry Manning producing.

Track listing
all tracks written by Mark Lizotte except where noted.

Chart performance

Weekly charts

Year-end charts

Certifications

Awards

Singles

 "Don't Need Love" (1988) (AUS: No. 10)
 "Soul Revival" (1989) (AUS: No. 9)
 "Cry in Shame" (1989) (AUS: No. 10)
 "Lookin' for Love" (1989) (AUS: No. 28)
 "Since I Fell for You" (1989) (AUS: No. 79)

Personnel

 Produced, recorded, engineered and mixed by Terry Manning
 Mastered by: Bob Ludwig at Masterdisk.
 Tracks arranged by: Terry Manning, Brent Eccles and JD & Injectors.
 Photography: Brian Hagiwara, David Heffernan.
 Art Direction: Peter Corriston.
 Thanks: Among others thanks to Chris Collie, Jamie Manifis, George Dahlstrom, Jim & Jane Barnes, Brian Lizotte.
 Musicians: Johnny Diesel (vocals, guitar); Bernie Bremond (saxes, backing vocals); Yak Sherrit (drums); Johnny 'Tatt' Dalzell (bass) and the 'F A Horns' (Johnny Diesel, Bernie Bremond & Terry Manning)

VHS

"Johnny Diesel & the Injectors" is a VHS released by Chrysalis Records, Festival Video in 1989, featuring 4 video clips from Johnny Diesel and the Injectors.

Track listing

 Lookin' for Love
 Soul Revival
 Cry in Shame
 Don't Need Love
 Thang I

External links

References

1989 debut albums
ARIA Award-winning albums
Diesel (musician) albums
Albums produced by Terry Manning
Music video compilation albums
1989 video albums

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Most of us prefer just to work remotely so we can still do the things that will help us generate a decent income. We wanted to make sure that we can still maintain our lifestyle. We cannot live without a job. We have lots of expenses every day, so we need to do something to support these finances. An excellent way to do it is to work as a freelancer. Many remote workers who already find their career start as freelancers. They hone their skills as they stay longer n the online industry.
It is not impossible to earn money by just working at home. It is the advantage of the internet and we should enjoy the benefits it provides. The internet also produces many programmers who are expert in scripts and coding. We believe that they have a bright future if they continue to use their skill.
Not all people are gifted to learn to programme. Lucky are those who can easily understand the coding and scripts. If you are one of those people who want employment at home by programming, here are some of the programming work that you can effortlessly do.
Do not overlook this kind of opportunity. The freelancing industry always has a room for programmers. There are also several platforms that can help you grow such as Upwork, Fiverr, Freelancer.com, and many more. These areas allow you to practice your skills and showcase what you've got. You can build a portfolio to let clients find you and enjoy the service you can provide.
Show off your ideas by writing the things you know about the technology. Blogging can help your customers find you. If they can see your writing, they determine your capability. If you can produce an outstanding blog that carries all the information a company should need, many business owners will contact you to work for them. Make it your chance to showcase your personality. Deliver an informative blog that can be useful for many companies. The information in your written work will give them an idea that you can do something for them to adapt in the advancement of the technology.
Highlight the services you can provide by building a website. Having a reliable content on your site allows you to go nearer to your customers. If your web page is packed with compelling materials that are useful for the company's growth, customers will come and they will be the one to make the first move by offering you a sufficient income in exchange of your service.
Make sure that the website is also responsive and everything should work efficiently. Since you are offering a programming service, any flaw that can be seen on your site can bring a negative impact to your image. Therefore, you have to have a website that can accommodate high traffic.
Since you are expert in coding and scripts, you can create a specific software that can be useful to many companies. Almost all business, large or small, take advantage of software to make their tasks easy and fast. The software can also make them work comfortably. It plays a vital role in accounting, project management, reporting, and productivity. It seems like a company cannot stand without it.
Find the time to research before you create one. Check the commonly used software nowadays and evaluate how they are used. Identify its pros and cons. In this way, you will know the type of software that will make the lives of entrepreneurs better. Use your evaluation to determine the other system you can create or develop that can make the company grow.
Affiliate marketers can help you promote your service. If you don't have a website or blog, collaborating with them is the easiest and most convenient thing to do. A 10% to 20% commission you will give them is nothing compared to the possible income you may earn if your service was sold. Make sure that the marketer also knows how to write technically. Not all bloggers are gifted to write topics about technology. So, make sure you choose someone capable of doing it for you.
Social media has a significant influence on our lives. Using it as your tool to offer your service is another useful strategy. You just need to make sure that you follow people who need your assistance. This platform is powerful only if you can utilize it in the right manner. You can post contents related to your niche, advertise your service, and network with your prospective clients.
Many college students who want to take up programming course wants to learn the proper coding and other things related to it. You can offer a service to teach them in so many ways. You can create a webinar or video tutorial to teach them. You can also create a site where your target audience can access your tutorials. Make sure you make yourself aware of the new updates in the technology so you can teach them new things every time they visit your site.
Being a programmer gives you an endless opportunity to excel in your field. Choose one from those suggestions we share and find out if it is suitable for you. If you are also creative and can manage your time well, you can even choose multiple of tips you can put into practice. Many programmers have already tried them. They are useful and will surely bring you a profit even you just stay at home to perform your programming.


Listed below are some important health complications caused due to sumptuous consumption of junk food.
One disadvantage of consuming junk food is that it contains high amount of oil and fat. As a result, human body finds this food difficult to digest and needs to spend high amount of blood and enzymes. When a person consumes junk food in excess, a major portion of blood in the body is diverted to the intestine. As a result, the person feels drowsy and suffers with reduced concentration.
Junk foods have been identified as a major cause of heart diseases including myocardial infraction, cardiac arrest and atherosclerosis. This is due to the fact that junk food contains excessive amount of low-density lipoproteins and cholesterol that get deposited on the inner linings of blood vessels. This result in formation of plaques and the heart is required to put an extra effort for pumping blood through the arteries. Presence of fat in the blood also causes reduced oxygen levels. Another harmful factor present in junk foods is excess concentration of sugars and salt. Excessive concentration of sodium ions causes an increased heart blood pressure.
Even liver gets damaged due to presence of ingredients such as fat, cholesterol and salt inside the junk foods.
Junk foods also cause damage to the pancreas resulting in insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (IDDM).


knowledge of your limitations will allow you to achieve peak performance and make the most of the outstanding outside sets that finally swing through. Here are some strategies I use with my personal training clients to prepare them for sizable surf.
Cross Train: You need endurance and strength to survive big waves, and like I said before, the surf in Santa Barbara is too inconsistent to rely on surfing as your only gateway to fitness. Gym workouts keep the body in balance but there are plenty of outdoor activities that will have you fit and having fun in the process.
SUP Pyramid Sprint Intervals–Timed bursts of high intensity sprint paddling with a low intensity recovery period.
Start with 20 seconds of intense paddling and add 10 seconds each round until you get to 50 seconds. Once at the top of the pyramid, subtract 10 seconds each round until back where you started. Rest for 40 seconds between each interval. This is a great way to get your heart rate up while working the core, shoulders, and legs.
Mountain Bike Climb–Start at the bottom of a steep trail, begin your stopwatch, and ride to the top. Ride back down and stop your watch. Do it again and try to beat your time. The climb is great for building endurance while riding fast downhill forces you to stay focused and make quick decisions!
Surf Tip: If you are in a hold-down situation, stay calm. If you panic, your heart rate will skyrocket and you will run out of oxygen a lot quicker. When you come up to the surface, make sure to exhale fully to release the CO2 in your lungs and take a deep breath before the next wave. When the situation gets heavy, I recommend you do as Adam Sandler in "Happy Gilmore" and find your "happy place" to keep calm. Whether it's visualizing a tiny cowboy riding a tricycle (if you don't get the Adam Sandler reference, Youtube it!) or simply counting slowly, try to devise a strategy that will keep you from panicking during the turbulence. When I'm being held under, I close my eyes and think of a song with a slow beat—like the beginning of Freebird—to keep me calm.
Yoga: It's no secret that practicing yoga is a great way to achieve flexibility and mobility through muscles and joints. Yoga is great for surfers because the breath work can help increase lung capacity and the meditation aspects help keep the mind calm and focused. If yoga studios aren't your cup of tea, or if you're already an avid yogi looking for a new experience, try a standup paddleboard yoga class!
Get the lowdown before you suit up: Observe the conditions for at least 15 minutes and take note of any hazards such as other water traffic (kayakers, boats, swimmers etc…) rocks, and rip currents. Watch the set patterns and identify if there are any channels that will have you in the lineup with the least amount of effort. Basically, develop a game plan before you paddle out.
That rush of riding a big wave is the unique feeling that every surfer lives for. We wait around all year for those few big swells to hit our coast, so we owe it to ourselves to be ready when they arrive. Being fit, focused, and properly fueled will help you maximize the fun of your session. Know your limitations and don't put yourself or others in harm's way if conditions are too big for you. Respect the power of the ocean, and use these strategies to help prepare for what the sea sends your way. And always remember—pray for surf!
Surfing since the age of five, Kevin Long is a surf, SUP, and paddle surf instructor for SB Fitness Tours. With an Associates Degree in Exercise Science, he's also a Certified Health and Fitness Specialist through the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and has been working as a fitness professional for over seven years.
SB Fitness Tours is the area's premiere guide and rental service with surfing, kayaking, mountain biking, road cycling, hiking, paragliding, and kite boarding included among their outdoor offerings.


NEXTDC announced that its M1 Melbourne data centre has been officially certified as Australia's first NABERS 5-star rated data centre infrastructure facility, further demonstrating its commitment to global leadership in energy efficiency and sustainability.
NEXTDC's certification through the National Australian Built Environment Rating System (NABERS) has set a high benchmark by achieving a level of energy efficiency not previously attained in the industry.
NEXTDC's chief of engineering & design, Jeff Van Zetten said, "Our goal is to set a new global benchmark in data centre design that will deliver a higher level of sustainability for our customers and our environment. We are responsible for building the digital economic infrastructure that will support our future generations, so it's something we take very seriously".
The certification process for this coveted NABERS 5-star rating for data centre infrastructure facility began many years ago. A long-term vision for energy efficient design, coupled with the rigorous day to day commitment in performing disciplined onsite real-time monitoring and ongoing tuning plays an integral role in achieving a NABERS 5-star standard.
Ensuring M1's energy-saving design elements, such as the innovative use of indirect economy cycle free cooling are running optimally and continuing to maintain exceptional indoor air quality for the critical IT infrastructure is crucial to attaining the benchmark. NEXTDC developed, owns and operates its own solar array on the roof of the M1 data centre and has also been a Principal Partner to the Melbourne Renewable Energy Project (MREP) since its inception in 2014. In FY18, financial close on MREP was achieved, enabling the construction of the 80MW Crowlands Wind Farm in Victoria.
NEXTDC's COO Simon Cooper adds, "I am extremely proud of what the team have achieved. This is a significant milestone for our business and celebrates the energy efficiency of our data centres. Our dedication to environmental sustainability is core to our values at NEXTDC. Continued investment in this area remains a priority and we will continue to push sustainability boundaries and set aggressive new benchmarks for the data centre industry".


mommygorjess: Fun and Easy Family Cooking with Loisa!
I cant be the only mom who feels like the weeks go by so so fast once school is back in session. I feel like its a constant circus and I am juggling a million things at once through out the day. Once the boys are home from school, and I have returned from work there is so much to be done in so little time. From homework, to bath time, to dinner. Everything needs to get done on a crunch time because even the slightest change can fully change up the routine of things. I struggled with this for a while in the beginning, and then I got better at it, and now we are back to struggling since I have started a new job with new hours, and new expectations of me. BUT, change is good. Its good for us all that we are doing things differently. I am slowly but surely getting into the hang of things, and it will soon be our new normal right?
Since things have to be done at a fast pace during the week I try my best to make these routines between us feel more personal, and use it to get more in touch with my boys at the same time. Its great because we are getting things done, but I am also getting to spend the time with them that I dont want to miss out on. Cooking together is something I am big on, not just because it is going to get them involved in learning the process of cooking, and when they are older they will be more ready to get going on it. But also because it is a time I can connect with them, and have fun. As a child I remember that being something I truly enjoyed doing with my mother. She would cut up the meat and I was in charge of mixing the seasonings, and getting my hands a little dirty. I loved it! Plus I was proud to be helping out, and being able to say I was in charge of the end results for dinner. My boys are exactly the same in that sense. As soon as I ask if they want to help out with cooking, they are so excited to hop on those step stools and get messy. With my little one I tell him to do something as simple as dropping all the veggies in a bowl and mixing them together. My oldest always wants to go above and beyond and do all the adult things, so I am trying to get used to having him do things that are "harder" but in a safe matter. Its great though because during it we are talking about our day, and the exciting new things they are learning, or new books they are reading.
As a child my mom has instilled in me our Latin roots, and the culture around it. I think everyone can agree that one of the most amazing things about the hispanic culture is the rich flavor of our food. There is absolutely nothing like it, and that authentic taste you can instantly tell by just one bite. Thanks to my mom I have strong tastebuds, and I am not too fond of bland food, yet I know its the healthier way to go since all these seasonings generally have so much sodium, and so much artificial and non nutritional ingredients in them. I really cant just un do my taste in food though, and I want to make food that can still be savory, but make better choices for my family. Which is why I was so happy to come across Loisa.
Loisa is a Latin food company commited to the culture its food represents, with flavor, quality, and conveinece. We were able to try out the Loisa Brown Rice & Quinoa with Sazon, from pouch to plate in just minutes! Let me just state all the amazingness real quick : Organic, Non GMO, No preservatives, nothing artificial, BPA free packaging, vegan, gluten free, and seasoned with Loisa Organic Sazon for REAL flavor that taste absolutely delicious. If that doesnt sell you, then I have no idea whats wrong with you. Its seriously insane to me that something this good for you, is actually that good. Its not something that sounds too good to be true, and then ends up dissapointing you. This is coming from a mother with two boys who are insanely picky eaters, and are so stuck in their ways that they wont usually try new things. But as we were making this Ready to heat & Eat rice pouch they noticed the yummy smell it was giving our home, and they automatically knew that it might just be something they would like. I cant tell you how relieving that felt to hear them feel excited about trying something new, and they repeatidly kept saying that it smelled soooo good. I loved how easy it was to make. My seven year old had no trouble at all opening up the pouch and sitting it up straight to sit it into the microwave. Plus, its super cool when your mom allows you to actually press the microwave buttons yourself. He was so funny, and told me that he felt like a real adult by just doing that. I love how kids find happiness in the simplest of things. Once that was done my little one got his step stool out and said he wanted to mix the rice up on the heating skillet which I added 2 tbsp. of water onto. Of course I held his hand during it to be safe, and make sure he didnt get to close to the hot pan. Being extra careful when cooking with kids is a huge deal. They sometimes forget that some things will be hot and if they cant tell at the moment, it crosses their mind. So always make sure you are doing these things together, and putting your full attention into it. He is a very fearless child though, and I reminded him a couple times that it was hot, and he was just so excited to mix around the rice to fully cook it. Once it was all done and ready I let them scoop it onto everyones plate, and they just couldnt wait to try it out. They officially have a new favorite rice, and I am so happy that its one I can feed them on the regular and not worry that its going to harm them in any way, yet the quite opposite. Im sure I can easily live off of this rice myself, yes its THAT good guys! Plus, you know the struggle of making rice, from too much water, or how long it can take to finally be cooked all the way. Loisa ready to heat & eat rice pouches can be made in just 90 seconds. HUGE convienence when you have twenty million other things to do through out that time. One pouch made, fed my family of four just perfectly. It was an exact amount needed for a dinner.
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A Orion Cymbals é uma marca brasileira de pratos de bateria e percussão criada em 1999.

História
A Orion foi fundada em 1957 no Brasil como divisão da Multialloy Metais e Ligas Especiais Ltda. e tem o objetivo de manter-se líder dentro deste segmento de instrumentos no Brasil e estabelecer-se entre as grandes marcas do mercado internacional.

Sua linha de produtos tem a Certificação ISO 9001.

Solidamente alicerçada no compromisso com a excelência da qualidade e com a criatividade, a Orion Cymbals conta com o envolvimento direto de Engenheiros, técnicos e dos seus Endorses, que trabalham no desenvolvimento dos produtos, a exemplo do que foi feito com o endorse Bacalhau, do Ultraje a Rigor, que participou ativamente do processo.

Linhas
A Orion possui várias linhas de produtos, destinadas aos mais variados estilos musicais e níveis de exigência profissional, dentre elas:

 Celebrity 20
 Solo 20
 Mainstream
 Solo Pro Master
 Solo Pro
 Rage Bass
 Revolution Pro
 Revolution 10
 Personalidades: X10(*)
 Strondo
 Twister
 BeX
 Unique
 Exótica

A Orion Cymbals tem a linha OPUS, para orquestras e fanfarras.

Notáveis Endorsees
 Amílcar Christófaro (Torture Squad)
 André Déa (Sugar Kane)
 Caio D'Angelo (Claustrofobia)
 Camilo Mariano (Maria Rita; Banana Mix)
 Dino Verdade (Bateras 100% Brasil; Bateras Beat)
 Nô Hellno; (Dead Fish)
 Paulinho Sorriso (Sandália de Prata)
 Robson Caffé (EX4)
 Walter Lopes (Judas o Outro)
 Zé Mário (Emmerson Nogueira)

Ligações externas

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The Libertarian Party of Rhode Island would like to take a minute to recognize Senator Rand Paul's efforts and congratulate him on a well run campaign.
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Which BC party will get a new leader after the Olympics?
I predict both Gordon Campbell and Carole James will survive 2010, but perhaps not much longer.
Neither leader is popular within their parties, but neither has an obvious heir apparent.
The BC Liberals have a big problem. Their leader is less popular then the party, but all the potential successors have baggage. Gordon Campbell hasn't gotten sufficient credit for holding together what is essentially a coalition party for almost nine years. Keeping the former Socred, Reform and Liberal factions within the party from eating their own is a significant achievement, even if the opposition and progressives have done a dismal job of laying land mines around issues that would fissure Liberal unity. However, there is no obvious successor on the horizon that could likely maintain this difficult unity. This all changes if Carol Taylor is persuaded to throw her hat in the ring.
So unless Gordon Campbell wants to move on, or Carol Taylor commits, the BC Liberals would be taking a big chance trying to force their unpopular leader out. Perhaps a successful Olympics, with a large Canadian medal haul, will temper the HST backlash and Campbell's sliding popularity, but my prediction is Campbell stays at least until 2011. But if Campbell decides to go, it will likely be in June.
Carole James is vulnerable. The NDP has no money and NDP insiders were already lining up as successors before the last election. The lukewarm response to Ms. James' recent convention speech illustrates the lack of enthusiasm for her leadership. Everyone agrees the NDP needs revitalization, but there is big disagreement about which direction the party should go in. In addition, there is no obvious successor, and every candidate mentioned to date has issues. My guess is Ms. James will survive the year. But pressure for her to step down will begin to heat up in 2010 and will become intense when Ms. James becomes eligible for a pension after six years of service. Of course, she could step down as leader sooner and continue in the awkward situation of a former leader becoming just another member of caucus. Possible, but I doubt it.
There is no indication Green Party leader Jane Sterk is leaving any time soon. However, at some point the BC Green Party must translate their support into an electoral victory. Unless the party quickly begins to prioritize (and fund) the hard methodic organizing work that is needed between elections, this will never happen.
Back to Question 1 – Will there be a federal election in 2010
Tomorrow's Blog – Question 3: Will the huge expansion of coal mining in BC come under scrutiny in 2010?
The rise of the petro-nationalists
07.05.19 | Commentary, Democracy, Election - Canada 2019, General | Dave Mills
Photo credit: Andrew Forget How long will Canadians sit back and take what the "War Room" is dishing? Over the last couple of years, the tension over how to manage fossil fuel-induced climate change within provinces and states in North America has reached a boiling point. The petro-identity Conservatives have constructed for themselves faces an […]
One big step for democracy
05.14.19 | Commentary, Corruption Inquiry | Lisa Sammartino
Premier Horgan has announced a public inquiry. But it was British Columbians who sounded the alarm until he had no choice. There I stood, face-to-face with the beast. Do you know that feeling? When you don't want to see what's staring right at you? I couldn't shut my eyes and make it go away. The […]
Fuel supply tight? Make transit free
04.29.19 | Commentary, News, Op-Ed | Kai Nagata
Jason Kenney is building a "war room". B.C. needs a wartime mindset of its own During World War II motor fuels were strictly rationed across North America. Everyone pitched in to save precious gasoline and diesel for the fight against fascism. Governments lowered speed limits. Local businesses delivered by bicycle. Citizens took to public transit […]

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In addition, our Inspections utilize Infrared thermal cameras, Carbon Monoxide combustion analysis equipment, moisture meters and electrical testing equipment to help assist in the Inspection. These testing and inspecting procedures go above and beyond the Standards of Practice.
This type of inspection is the same as a buyer inspection, except it is for the seller, also called pre-listing inspections. Seller inspections may be a helpful option for the sellers, buyers and agents because it can eliminate all the pitfalls and hassles associated with waiting to do the home inspections until a buyer is found. Typically, the Inspection is paid for by the seller, usually just before the home goes on the market. The report is available to potential buyers to review during the showings. The report educates the buyer on the condition of the home, and lets them know what potential expenses might be incurred once they close on the home. Then, the buyer can decide early on if the property is something they want to pursue, given the condition. There may be some unexpected items they can live with, but others they cannot. A 1-hour review Inspection can be purchased by the potential buyer, typically at the cost of $150 to review the entire report and answer any questions they may have. This is also an opportunity to update the report to reflect any repairs the seller has made based on the original report.
Advantages to sellers, buyers and agents.
It gives the potential to move the sale along more quickly.
Reveals problems ahead of time so the seller can address immediate concerns, such as safety issues or radon gas problems.
Can help to more accurately price the home.
A seller inspection is an excellent gesture in forthrightness on the part of the seller.
The report can help to relieve buyer anxiety, by having a better understanding of the condition of the property.
Seller inspections reduce the need for negotiations on the offer.
Clean reports can be used as a marketing tool to sell homes.
Radon is a cancer-causing natural radioactive gas that you can't see, smell or taste. Its presence in your home can pose a danger to your family's health. Radon is the leading cause of lung cancer among non-smokers. Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in America and claims about 21,000 lives annually. Test Your Home for Radon - It's Easy and Inexpensive. Fix your home if you have a radon level of 4 pCi/L or more.
Radon tests are an additional service that can be added at the cost of $175. Radon tests will take a minimum of 48 hours to complete. The test can be set up 2 days in advance of the Inspection, or set up on the Inspection day and picked up 2 days later.
Radon mitigation costs range from $800-$2500. A typical home with a basement will be $1200-$1500. A home with a crawlspace or a combination crawlspace/basement will range from $1500-$2500.
Infrared thermal cameras are used to assist with the Inspection. This is a great tool for confirming or denying a otential issue. The picture identifies ceiling radiant heat.
Zone 1 (Red) Highest Potential >4pCi/L.
Zone 2 (Orange) Moderate Potential 2 to 4pCi/L.
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Perth: Putting On The Ritz
Almost two decades since exiting Australia, the Ritz-Carlton brand returns with a new luxury development in Perth – the first of several in the region.
After a nearly 20-year absence, Ritz-Carlton returns to Australia next month when its luxury five-star Perth hotel opens to the public.
The $500 million waterfront property – with sweeping views over Perth's Swan River and nearby Bell Tower and Kings Park & Botanic Garden – welcomes its first guests on November 15.
The Perth development is the brand's first foray in Australia since 2001, when it closed the Ritz-Carlton Double Bay in Sydney – the iconic hotel where INXS frontman Michael Hutchence died in 1997.
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Occupying two towers at Elizabeth Quay, the new property has 204 guest rooms (including 18 suites), ground floor retail space, waterfront dining and luxury one, two and three-bedroom apartments.
Reflecting Western Australia's ancient outback, the hotel exterior and lobby is clad in 10,000 pieces of handpicked Kimberley sandstone. It is designed to give the sense of walking through the Karijini Gorges – a landscape shaped over 2,500 million years.
Other highlights include a spa developed by GOCO Hospitality, a rooftop bar and restaurant known as Songbird and an affinity pool overlooking the Swan River.
The Ritz-Carlton will also be home to the restaurant Hearth, which will focus on produce from Western Australia's Kimberley and Great Southern regions, pairing food with an exclusive local wine list.
The arrival of Ritz-Carlton Perth comes at the peak of a major boom in Western Australia's hotel sector, with 1,755 new rooms under construction and another 1,707 in the planning stages, according to Tourism Accommodation Australia.
Other newcomers in Perth include Tribe Hotel West Perth, DoubleTree by Hilton at Northbridge and Riverside Drive, Park Regis at Subiaco, Ibis Style Hotel East Perth, Quest in Perth and Joondalup and Capital Square (the former Emu Brewery site) on Mounts Bay Road.
For US hotel giant Marriott International, which owns the Ritz-Carlton brand, Perth is the first of several major developments planned in Australia and the Asia Pacific region over the next year.
The 79-storey Ritz-Carlton Melbourne will open at 250 Spencer Street in early 2020, making it the tallest hotel in Australia. Auckland will also welcome its first Ritz-Carlton ahead of the 2021 America's Cup.
But plans for the 61-storey Ritz-Carlton at The Star at Pyrmont in Sydney are in tatters after being rejected by the NSW Government.
Tourism bosses have repeatedly complained that Sydney is being crippled by a lack of luxury five and six star hotels, with few built since the 2000 Olympics.
Artist's impression of scuppered Ritz-Carlton Sydney
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Q: Stubbing a method with dependend generic arguments using mockito Im trying to stub a method with dependend generic arguments like so:
<T extends Foo> void exampleMethod(Type<T> arg1, T arg2);

using Mockito.
But when I try to do this like this
verify(mock).exampleMethod(isA(Type.class), any());

it does not work but gives me an unbounded generics error. (I know this is not stubbing but the example is easier this way and it boils down to the same thing I think.)
If anybody could help it would be much appreciated.

A: The error here is that any() returns a type Object, which isn't valid for type T. The generics are only responsible for a warning. Use any(Foo.class) instead:
public class MockTest {
  public static void main(String[] args) {
    MockTest sandbox = Mockito.mock(MockTest.class);

    // gives a type safety warning suppressable with @SuppressWarnings
    verify(sandbox).exampleMethod(isA(Class.class), any(Foo.class));

    // gives an unchecked cast warning suppressable with @SuppressWarnings
    verify(sandbox).exampleMethod((Class<Foo>) isA(Class.class), any(Foo.class));

    // gives no warnings because the cast in the helper method below
    verify(sandbox).exampleMethod(isAClassOf(Foo.class), any(Foo.class));
  }

  @SuppressWarnings("unchecked")
  private static <T> Class<T> isAClassOf(Class<T> clazz) {
    return isA(Class.class);
  }

  <T extends Foo> void exampleMethod(Class<T> arg1, T arg2) { }
}

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Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu on Friday met his Delhi counterpart Arvind Kejriwal in New Delhi at the latter's official residence and discussed a host of issues. Aam Aadmi Party MP Sanjay Singh was also present in the meeting.
"It was great meeting @ncbn ji today. We will all fight together against Modi government," Mr Kejriwal tweeted.
He shared a picture of him and Mr Naidu that the Andhra chief minister had tweeted.
Earlier in the day, Mr Naidu had met opposition leaders, including Congress president Rahul Gandhi, in an attempt to bring together opposition parties on a platform to take on BJP in the coming Lok Sabha polls.
Referring to the Union Budget, Chandrababu Naidu said in the State Assembly there was "not one word" about Andhra Pradesh in the budget and alleged that the Centre was attempting to remove the state from the country's map.
"In the initial days, there at least used to be a reference to AP. In this budget, there is not a mention of Andhra Pradesh. Looks like they ultimately want to remove AP from the India map," Naidu said.


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Klickitat Canyon Natural Resources Conservation Area
Spectacular views of the undammed and free-flowing Klickitat River contribute to the scenic value of this 2,336-acre conservation area that is largely in Yakima County, with smaller acreage in Klickitat County. Mount Adams rises in the distance above sheer cliff rims that line the river canyon. A mixed coniferous forest dotted with ponderosa pine and Douglas-fir covers most of the site, and a historic railroad grade parallels the canyon.
In addition to habitat for seven rare plant species, Klickitat Canyon NRCA is home to black bear, bobcat, deer and many types of birds. Bald eagles are often seen along the banks of the river. The NRCA also contains one of only four areas of nesting habitat in Washington for the state-listed endangered greater sandhill crane.
Features Protected: Scenic river canyon, seven rare plant species (Pulsifer's monkeyflower, diffuse stick-seed, long-bearded sego lily, oblong bluecurls, Kellogg's rush, dwarf rush, and rosy owl clover), and greater Sandhill crane.
Ecoregion: East Cascades (Yakima and Klickitat Counties)
Science, Research and Monitoring
Public and private universities, other research institutions and individual researchers may contact DNR to propose a research project at the site. If you are interested in pursuing research at Klickitat Canyon NRCA, please contact David Wilderman, natural areas ecologist, at david.wilderman@dnr.wa.gov.
Environmental Education and Public Access
Currently no formal educational programs are available at Klickitat Canyon NRCA. The site has no developed public access facilities. For more information, contact the DNR Southeast Region natural areas manager.
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Networking around the idea of wildlife conservation encourages local residents to take a more active part in social life, and their environment is improved as a result. Nature watching helps to overcome social stress caused by the Chernobyl disaster effects and is also a captivating activity.
Goals and Objectives: Engage as many active people of various ages as possible in environmental monitoring and nature and wildlife conservation.
Intermediate Outcomes: A community environmental network covering 10 districts was set up thanks to the efforts of local communities and the activists of APB BirdLife Belarus, with the aim of exploring and protecting nature. It is based on 98 "Winged Watch" ("Krylaty Dazor") school clubs, three university student teams and seven advocacy groups.
Binoculars, GPS navigation devices, scopes and cameras were bought with Project funds for school clubs. The equipment is used for excursions and field workshops, where students, teachers and ornithologists record their findings in a database of important bird territories, and the Belarus biodiversity database – the resources that help professionals explore and protect the flora and fauna. In the winter season, volunteers install birdfeeders, build artificial nests and platforms for storks, remove litter and cut down brushwood on the breeding grounds of wading species.
In 2015, 22 training events dedicated to the protection of rare bird species and their habitats, 100 awareness-raising meetings for local residents, 10 field workshops, and over 100 thematic classes for schoolchildren were held. About 7,000 people had taken part in the Project activities by April 2016.
Traditional thematic festivals are held in the region and district centers in order to bring the general public's attention to the issues of nature protection and development of local tourism ("Bird Watchers" – in Homieĺ, "Waders" – in Turaŭ, "Rollers" – in Hronava).


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Excerpt from the Minutes of the Albany Institute, April 25, 1831. The minutes detail a demonstration by Joseph Henry, then a teacher at the Albany Academy and later first Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, of an electromagnet of his own construction and a device that measured the magnetic intensity of the Earth, which was invented by Christopher Hansteen, director of the Observatory at Oslo, Norway, to help map the Earth's magnetic fields.
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The Future has been Postponed: Making Sense of the Age of Nostalgia
Gerry Hassan
Scottish Review, May 9th 2018
Nostalgia is everywhere. The past seems all around us – alive, noisy, ever-present, and more relevant and dynamic than the voices of today and the concerns of tomorrow.
Take a couple of examples. The British Labour Party under Jeremy Corbyn seems to define its moral compass through a host of reference points from its past – from Keir Hardie to 1945. Then there is the regressive radicalism and conservatism of Brexit. And less seriously, there is how popular culture increasingly re-presents and repackages its past to the detriment of the present. Something is going on and should we be concerned with it?
Each of these examples tells us in a number of ways about the state of the present. First, the British Labour Party has, for much of its history, been shaped by its understanding and remembrance of the past. This includes past struggles, victories and defeats which have been experienced by the party, trade union movement and working classes.
A set of reference points are imbued in the party's collective memories – from Taff Vale in 1901 to the 1926 General Strike, the 1931 'betrayal' of Ramsay MacDonald to 1945, the miners' strike of 1984-85, and the later (supposed) perfidy of Tony Blair and Gordon Brown. Longer memories from the pre-Labour era have grown hazier as decades pass including the Peterloo massacre, Robert Owen and New Lanark, the Tolpuddle martyrs, the Chartists and Suffragettes.
Labour's invocation of the past has been located in the defensive nature of why Labour was formed and its purpose – to be a party of organised labour. Hence, it recalled defeats as salutary lessons as to what happened to the working classes if it divided or took the wrong direction. And it has through its histories remembered and evoked these defeats more than its victories. Hence the humiliation of the miners in the 1926 General Strike, or the bitter defeat of the miners in 1984-85 are cited many more times than the famous and influential victories of the miners in 1972 and 1974 – the second of which contributed to the downfall of Ted Heath's Tory Government.
Labour has seldom been a party about the future, with the exceptions being the brief dawns of 1945, 1964 and 1997. All of these delivered Labour Governments with substantial legislative programmes, and contributed to changing Britain, but none of them held the future facing ground for very long.
The current Labour Party is one where the past is even more centrestage. Keir Hardie seems more omnipotent and present than in decades. Books entitled 'What Would Keir Hardie Say?' and Hardie-themed mugs, t-shirts and memorabilia recall his memory and political relevance in the here and now.
The Hardie phenomenon is the latest expression of Labour's problem with the future. The party's formative defensive character has seen it display for most of its existence a rearguard action against economic and social change. It has sought to preserve traditional industries, ways of working, including until recently, male privilege in work and trade unions, and shown itself resistant to numerous new industries and work. And while understandable, this hasn't served Labour well -and made it a party synonymous with conservation and declining Britain.
Brexit is partly a restoration play – a populist cry by those who do not like where the UK has been heading for the last few decades, appropriated by a right-wing vision. The Brexit argument put by Nigel Farage, Boris Johnson, Michael Gove and others has emphasised the illusion of a new buccaneering, swashbuckling, freewheeling 'global Britain' – which for all its referencing of the Anglosphere and Commonwealth harks back to past imperial glories.
This is a view in denial about Britain's diminished status and influence in the world, but which has found common cause with parts of working class Britain who have increasingly felt left out of the fruits of economic prosperity. This is an indictment of the economic order which has shaped the country in recent decades, but also of the political consensus and establishment, and the parties who are meant to pose a UK wide alternative to this, namely Labour, Lib Dems and Greens.
As well as the above version of Brexit there is a left-wing interpretation of Brexit which has played a pivotal role in the referendum and subsequently. This has come from a strand of the English left – from Tony Benn and Michael Foot in the past to Jeremy Corbyn and John McDonnell today – who have given support to the myth of British exceptionalism and the equally illusionary idea of socialism in one country. It says something about Labour and left-wing culture that such a perspective which most thought long dead has re-emerged, aided by the authoritarian reaction of the EU in relation to Greece and Southern Europe.
Finally, there is the state of popular culture and in particular, popular music. Rock and roll and pop music was once about young people rebelling against adults, and standing for something different compared to their elders.
Now popular music is permanently fixated on the past – with a suffocating obsession with the 1960s and the Beatles, the Stones and Dylan – all of which aids the long running baby boomer story of self-congratulation and continually revisiting and reliving their youth. But this isn't the only retro-culture of music about: a point made by Simon Reynolds in his counterblast, 'Retromania: Pop Culture's Addiction to its Own Past'. There is the 'Year Zero' of 1977, punk and new wave, the 1980s of new romanticism and indie music, and the 1990s of grunge and Britpop – all of which have become the object of nostalgia which has meant that we are fast running out of a past to recycle and resell to us.
This last point has become a problem for 'serious' music magazines such as MOJO and Uncut as they run out of past artists to put on their front covers. Instead, they continually regurgitate the same few big hitters: the Beatles, the Stones, Dylan, Neil Young, Bowie and Springsteen. They know that such artists sell copies and that there is a seemingly inexhaustible appetite in some for stories about their heroes (and they are nearly always all men).
Some of this, certainly in popular culture and music, as well as wider politics and society, is effected by an increasingly aging society, one where there are generational tensions, and a section of older voters who have grown very affluent and comfortable through the long booms of the 1980s and early 21st century pre-crash. Meanwhile, younger voters, are saddled with huge debts, earning static and in real terms falling incomes, and are excluded from the housing market. But all of this nostalgia is about more than the decreasing power and numbers of youth and rise of the grey pound.
For one, we have to ask if all this nostalgia is a bad thing? There are different forms of remembering the past. Reflective nostalgia is about using the past to shape debate and choices now. Restorative nostalgia on the other hand yearns to restore a past age or time. Scotland's indyref had a foot in the former for some independence supporters citing the cumulative failure of successive Westminster Governments; Brexit clearly sits unapologetically in the latter.
There is also a distinction between nostalgia and collective memories with nostalgia a selective reading of the past to justify certain actions now and in the future. Underlying all of this the power of nostalgia says something deeply worrying which illustrates the extent of the malaise which afflicts Britain, but which can also be seen across the West.
There is a contemporary crisis across the West of its politics, societies and the very principles and ideas which it was based on. That is obvious from the state of our democracies and what passes for mainstream political debate. The Trump disruption did not come from nowhere, and nor did his unilateral undermining of the complex compromise that is the Iran nuclear deal, but it shows that part of the West has learned nothing from its mistakes of the last two decades and beyond.
Aiding this has been a failure to remember the lessons of the past and history, and the difference between the two. The historian J.H. Plumb wrote a book forty years ago called 'The Death of the Past' which posed that history as facts was marching forward slaying all before it, while the past was filled with myths. The academic Henry Drucker bringing this analysis to the Labour Party differentiated the two thus: 'The point about a past is its vivacity; the point about history is its veracity.' Plumb's perspective had a confidence that reason and facts would win out, but today's world paints a very different picture: one where competing versions of history and even false narratives claim equality of treatment with truth.
The problem with history is in some respects a crisis of the Whig elitist Enlightenment view of the world which is understandable and one once marginal and oppressed groups want to challenge. The symbolic debate on statues everywhere from Cecil Rhodes in Oxford to Charlottesville, Virginia, is testament to this. But it also connects to something even more fundamental.
We are living in age where the future is no longer a bright welcoming force. The future once brimmed across the West with progress, hope, the prospect of advancement and a world which was better than that of today. Now for too many the future is associated with stasis and regression or, even worse, with fear and foreboding and a life which is less secure or satisfying in which individuals imagine that they have little say compared to those with power.
The age of nostalgia is about big problems in our societies in the here and now and about the future. The future has been postponed as a beacon and symbol of hope. This springs from deep questions about who we are collectively as societies, how we understand our pasts and histories, and how we make choices now which aid the nurturing of hope and humanity in the future. And none of this is going to be easy, because in some sense, we have had the future stolen from us by the elites who promised us a bright new dawn and then pulled up the drawbridge. We are literally going to have to take the future back.
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Olympic swimming legend Mark Spitz was recently diagnosed with atrial fibrillation, or an irregular heartbeat, a rep for Spitz confirmed.
Spitz has worked with doctors over the last year to manage the condition, according to a social media post Wednesday, the 47th anniversary of winning his seventh gold medal at the Munich Olympics.
"After competing at that level, I never imagined that I would be diagnosed with a heart condition like this one," was posted on Spitz's Facebook and Twitter. "I feel lucky that I was able to catch this before it put me at serious risk for other heart complications. I look forward to spreading awareness about AFib as I learn more about this condition and live with my own diagnosis."
Spitz, 69, held the record of seven golds at a single Games until Michael Phelps broke it with eight at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. He covered the Rio Olympics for Brazilian TV.
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I feel lucky that I was able to catch this before it put me at serious risk for other heart complications. I look forward to spreading awareness about AFib as I learn more about this condition and live with my own diagnosis.


BUSTies Hosts n' Senior Roasts Ever dreamed of hosting the Tonys, only to realize that Neil Patrick Harris basically has the job lined up for him every year until 2054? Settle for less and host this year's BUSTies! If you're interested in being the fun face for our annual awards show, please email scharvat@bu.edu by 11:59PM on Monday, February 13th with your name (and, if applicable, your co-host's name) and a short pitch explaining why you'd be the best host(s).
SENIORS! We know you want to get dragged through the mud by your closest friends. If you want to get roasted at BUSTies, please email scharvat@bu.edu by 11:59PM on Monday, February 13th. If you don't contact Sydney, you won't be able to be featured in everyone's favorite part of BUSTies!
General Meeting #2 Our second GM of the semester will be on Sunday, February 26th, at 7PM in CAS 313! Mark your calendars—at this meeting, we'll be finding out how much money we will have raised with Charity Show, and then we'll hear about all the Fall 2017 pitch processes that everyone—even those not pitching—will want to know about! Keep your eyes peeled for an event on Facebook!
Upcoming Shows We have two spectacular productions coming just around the corner! Hop on over to the Student Theater this month for Troupe's first shows of the season!
Heads Up! Fall 2017 Pitches Mainstage and Family & Friends Weekend show pitches will be due on Monday, March 13th, at 4PM. We will, of course, give you all the details you need to know at GM2, but we wanted to give you all a good warning! If you have any questions about the pitching process in the meantime, or are curious about what it's like to direct in Stage Troupe, feel free to contact us!
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Thanks for bearing with me, friends! If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to email stage@bu.edu! Now go cuddle up with a bowl of soup and enjoy the rest of the snow day!
Please note the email address you are receiving this email from. That's right friends, after a brief (or maybe not so brief) leave of absence from the "working correctly" aspect of our email to the membership function, Stage Troupe (stage@bu.edu) is back in action- and just in time if you ask me, because our mainstage season has officially begun!
Don't forget to spread the word about and join us for Alice in Wonderland- opening this weekend, October 31- November 2, 2013 at 8PM in the Student Theater!
Do you ave a costume that just can't wait until HIFBISS? Wear it Opening Night! That's right, OPENING NIGHT IS HALLOWEEN! SO COME IN COSTUME! You may or may not possibly win a prize provided by local businesses around campus from our COSTUME CONTEST and you can join us for some fun and games!
Now on to next season….. Just kidding (don't worry, I have not forgotten about you Eurydice & Equus, I'm actually super stoked). However, we do have to start looking ahead. I know it sounds crazy because we're just getting started it, but actually, the time has come.
SO, I hope the crisp air of autumn and fall colors have inspired you because it's that time of year again…. PITCHES for next season are just about due!
If you have any questions about the pitching process (specifics for this upcoming season can be found on our latest blog post on bustagetroupe.com), please contact stage@bu.edu and we'll help you out. The Pitching Meeting is the next GM, SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 10TH at 7PM in COM 101. The pitches will be pitched and the membership shall vote and find out the next season that night! Yay, democracy!
P.S. PLEASE PAY Hanna YOUR DUES for those who have not already. If you are not a dues paying member, you CANNOT vote!
Lauren has started taking sign-ups for our annual "friendly" game of Assassins! Let her know if you would like to throw your name in the ring and remember that it is $2 to play.
That's all for now folks. Hope you all feel informed, but mostly just excited.
A Warm Stage Troupe Welcome to Fall 2013!
We can't believe it's actually here, but as the first week of school comes to a close, we are super excited to finally get started!
First, we hope that you are getting settled and enjoying your first week on campus, but just think... it's about to get better! We have several exciting events coming up in the coming week and below are the important dates and information for you to remember.
In the next few days there is a lot going on, so please take note of the following information. We hope and are excited to see everyone, Troupies- new and old- soon!
Stop by to meet the executive board and the directors of our upcoming season, or just say hi to old friends!
Stage Troupe puts on a show every summer for BU Orientation. We bring the show back for one last run in the fall, just for our members and all those who weren't able to see it during the summer months.
SO, JOIN US! IT'S FREE!
Learn all about Troupe: our season, auditions, tech, and special projects!
Join Troupe for some social time where we may or may not EAT FREE ICE CREAM, hang out, get to know each other, play games, and just have fun!
Stage Troupe's famous Tech Workshops.... But with a Fantastic New Twist!
24 hours of original theater! At 8pm on Friday night, a creative team will receive a prompt and have 12 hours to write an original work. At 8am on Saturday morning, the other members arrive to learn and rehearse the show with a newly added tech element! Then everyone (members of Troupe, OB, Wandering Minds, and Liquid Fun) will gather to perform and watch at 8pm on Saturday night!
Keep up to date wit all things Troupe and stay in touch by visiting our website at bustagetroupe.com and follow us on Facebook and Twitter!
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Hello Troupies of all ages, near and far!
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important we cannot forget about. SUMMER SHOW 2013!!!!
of all the talented Troupies involved and all their hard work.
SUMMER SHOW REVIVAL will be the weekend of September 6/7!
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So, that was a lot but.... get pumped because yay theatre!


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