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Chayai Sarah 5777
by Rabbi Nachman Kahana | Nov 21, 2016
BS"D Parashat Chayai Sarah 5777
The Strong Force
Protons and neutrons are held together in a nucleus of an atom by the "strong force", that gets its name by being the strongest attractive force – 137 times more powerful than an electromagnetic field and 6,000 billion billion billion billion (6 followed by 39 zeroes) times more powerful than gravity. The strong force only operates at extremely small distances that are on the order of a 1000th millionth millionth of a meter (10 to the power of -15). If you think about a micrometer (100th the size of a human hair), it is a billion times smaller than that. When taken alone, protons and neutrons form rays which can be lethal.
The Force that Binds
Two distinct elements bond together to effectuate Am Yisrael; but when taken independently, each can produce negative and even dire results. The first is the "spiritual element" when HaShem and a Jew interact through the mitzvot of the Torah. The second is the "nationalist element" when Jews interact with other. The force that binds both these elements together to produce Am Yisrael is the force and energy present in Eretz Yisrael.
When taken alone, the "spiritual element" frequently opposed the "national element" of Judaism. Commentators explain that the spiritual side of Judaism was responsible for the miraglim's (scouts) refusal to enter the holy land, which would require the nation to leave the bet midrash in order to attend to earthly matters.
When taken alone, religious fervor is divisive and introversive, as people vie for G-d's truth which they believe to be only their truth. An example is the Hassidic movement which has fragmented into hundreds of groups generally known by the town their leader was from: Belz, Biala, Bluzev, Bobov, Ger, Karlin-Stolin, Klausenberg, Munkacz, Sanz, Satmar, Skver, Slonim, Spinka, Toldos Aharon, Vizhnitz, Zvhil, etc.
Many of these groups will not even intermarry with another group, nor will they eat from the kashrut of another group. These divisions appear in the non-Hassidic and Sephardic segments where every yeshiva has its personal brand of Yiddishkeit.
There is much religiosity in the galut; but they have no need for the nation of Israel, as they prefer to live in communities and turn their disinterested backs to the Medina.
On the other side of the coin, the "nationalistic element" of Am Yisrael can exist without the spiritual element, as we have seen with the early leaders of the Zionist movement.
The only force which can bind these two elements into one Am Yisrael is total life in Eretz Yisrael, where the active ingredient is pride in being a Jew.
I will explain.
The Unifying Force
While watching president elect Donald Trump during his acceptance speech on election night, I was wondering what he was thinking and feeling. As I studied his face, it was clear that his heart was filled with justifiable pride that over 60 million Americans had chosen him to be their next president. Despite the fact that he lost the popular vote and that many came out on the streets to declare that they would not accept him as their president, Mr. Trump will be the United States' 45th president.
This honor will last four or possibly eight years. However, when he has to retire to private life, the very fact that so many people chose him to fill the nation's highest office – albeit temporarily – will have been sufficient to elevate his emotional state to the height of justifiable personal pride. Going into election day, Mr. Trump's chances to win were far less than the chances of an ice cube to survive in Gehennom, with the odds at 100 to 1 against him. Yet he won, because it was the will of HaShem after more than seven years of Obama famine.
The only one who can appraise the greatness of the Creator is the Creator Himself. We humble human beings are programmed to think only in terms of words and numbers and do not possess the terminology to express the infinite. Infinity is a concept which defies human understanding. Just as one will become blind by staring at the sun for even a short time, the short cut to insanity is to reflect on the concept that infinity has no beginning nor does it have an end.
We, as Jews, each and every one of us, should be the proudest individuals in the world. It was not 60 million human beings who chose us, but the Creator Himself who declared to Moshe that the Jewish nation would be His "kingdom of Kohanim and a holy nation" for all eternity.
The feeling of pride which will reunite the two elements of Jewish "spirituality" and "nationalism" is now in progress. As the Jews in Eretz Yisrael become ever more proud of what is happening here, they will seek to become more Jewish. And more Jewish means closer to the Torah and traditional Judaism, including the liberation of all of Eretz Yisrael, the Bet HaMikdash and our return to Jewish life before we were sent into exile.
Several years ago, I had the opportunity to spend a day at a F-16 air base. I was in a hanger as the technicians were preparing the plane for take-off. On the side of the fuselage was a big Magen David. I was so moved that I drew close and kissed the symbol.
At that moment, I thought about how HaShem guards my home through the mezuzah on the entrance, which I kiss when entering and leaving the house, and how HaShem protects the Jews in Eretz Yisrael through the brave F-16 pilots. It is this feeling of pride of being an Israeli that will draw the people here to return to who we really are.
In our parasha, when Eliezer suggests that he might find a suitable wife for Yitzchak but that she would or could not come to Eretz Yisrael, Avraham warns him (24,6):
השמר לך פן תשיב את בני שמה:
Be careful not to take my son there (and Yitzchak never left the holy land).
Several months ago, four men from the city of Atlit entered my bet knesset and began talking about the sanctity of Medinat Yisrael and Yerushalayim. They dressed and spoke like the average Israeli. They were enthusiastic about their visit to the Old City and the fact that they were part of the kedusha (holiness) of the Holy City, sitting no more than 100 meters from the place where the Bet HaMikdash once stood and will again stand.
For some unexplainable reason, I told them the following:
Eretz Yisrael has four recorded names in our sources:
1- Eretz Yisrael ארץ ישראל
2- Eretz Tzvi (beautiful) ארץ צבי
3- Eretz Chemda (desired) ארץ חמדה
4- Eretz HaKodesh ארץ הקודש
The first letter of the four Hebrew names ישראל, צבי, חמדה, קודש
…spell out the word Yitzchak יצחק
And Yitzchak never left Eretz Yisrael.
They got up, said goodbye and left the bet knesset. A moment later, one of the men returned and said: "I am discussing marriage with a Jewish woman who lives in New York, but her condition is that we live in the United States. Because of what you told us today, I have decided to leave her but never to leave Eretz Yisrael – and my name is Yitzchak!"

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Q: Simple create charge method returns "Must provide source or customer" error Hin I'm trying to create a charge of a customer example:
(async () => {
  try {
    const charge = await stripe.charges.create({
      amount: 2000,
      currency: "usd",
      customer: "cus_NDylKcn97g7OD4",
    });

    console.log("Charge created");
  } catch (error) {
    console.log(error);
  }
})();

but this just throws an error:
// ...
StripeInvalidRequestError: Must provide source or customer.

I'm following the docs and, I see that the required parameter are there in the method, but it just doesn't make it
What am I missing?

A: Likely that customer doesn't have any attached payment method. You can pass just the customer id as long as that customer has a payment method attached and it's set as their default.

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaStackExchange


Orchard Cottage accommodation in more detail.
Orchard Cottage, dating from 1,700, has character of its own, being built from the local field stone. The Cottage has been lovingly restored after years of use as a farm cart-house. The living room features a slate open fireplace with stone flagged floor.
The kitchen restoration maintains the general ambience of the cottage with the addition of modern appliances – cooker, dishwasher, fridge freezer and microwave.
This spacious room includes two single beds and is bright with pine ceiling and floor. (single beds converted to a 6′ super king on request).
The smaller bedroom boasts of a luxurious king size bed with a window to enjoy the morning sunshine.


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Q: For below android version-5 i am getting ZipException with duplicate entry: com/google/api/client/http/AbstractHttpContent.class Not able to install app in android version 4.4 I am getting error like:
 Error:Execution failed for task ':app:transformClassesWithJarMergingForDebug'.
    > com.android.build.api.transform.TransformException: java.util.zip.ZipException: duplicate entry: com/google/api/client/http/AbstractHttpContent.class

I have tried  this solution but it didn't worked for me.
Here is my app dependencies
dependencies {
    compile fileTree(include: ['*.jar'], dir: 'libs')
    compile 'com.android.support:appcompat-v7:23.3.0'
    compile 'com.android.support:design:23.3.0'
    compile 'com.android.support:support-v13:23.3.0'
    compile 'com.android.support:recyclerview-v7:23.3.0'
    compile 'com.android.support:cardview-v7:23.3.0'
    compile 'com.google.code.gson:gson:2.1'
    compile 'com.google.android.gms:play-services-ads:8.4.0'
    compile 'com.google.android.gms:play-services-maps:8.4.0'
    compile 'com.google.android.gms:play-services-auth:8.4.0'
    compile 'com.google.android.gms:play-services-nearby:8.4.0'
    compile 'com.google.android.gms:play-services-location:8.4.0'
    compile 'com.google.android.gms:play-services-gcm:8.4.0'

    compile 'com.google.http-client:google-http-client-gson:1.20.0'

    compile('com.twitter.sdk.android:twitter:1.13.0@aar') {
        transitive = true
    }
    compile('com.crashlytics.sdk.android:crashlytics:2.5.5@aar') {
        transitive = true;
    }
    compile project(':library')
    compile project(':facebook-android-sdk-4.8.1')
}

dependencies for library module
dependencies {
  compile 'com.android.support:support-annotations:22.2.0'
}


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235,000 Jobs Are Unfilled In Canada In The First Quarter Of 2021
A total of 235,000 jobs sat vacant or unfilled in the first quarter of 2019 according to the federation report across Canada. This is the highest number of unfilled jobs reported by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business in the first three months of 2021.
According to the vice-president and chief economist of the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) Ted Mallet, labour shortages affected skilled positions more than semi- or unskilled occupations.
"The national vacancy rate has been steadily climbing for the past two years and it reached another record high last quarter,"Ted Mallet.
Labour shortages remain a challenge to employers across Canada but mostly in Quebec, British Columbia and Ontario.
Employers say these shortages are putting "strong pressure" on wage levels as they are expected to raise wages.
Labour shortages by province
Vacancy rate
Quebec is the most affected province with job vacancy rate reaching 4.1 per cent while British Columbia and Ontario came second and third with job vacancy rates of 3.6 per cent and 3.3 per cent respectively.
Labour Shortages by sector
In the first quarter of 2019, Canada's construction industry faced a vacancy rate of 4.9 per cent, followed by personal services at 4.7 per cent.
Businesses in agriculture had a job vacancy rate of 3.8 per cent and the hospitality sector had a rate of 3.7 per cent.
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Canada's high job vacancy numbers reflect job creation numbers that continue to defy expectations.
Canada saw a record 106,500 jobs added in April and another 27,700 jobs added in May, and unemployment in the country is at its lowest point in more than 40 years.
There couldn't be a better time to immigrate to Canada than now as there are more than available jobs for the workforce in Canada presently.
Canada Invites 5,000 New Immigrants in The Latest Draw


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ed rush and optical
ED RUSH & OPTICAL STILL BIG IN THE GAME
Ed Rush & Optical are still big in the game. They may have gone through fatherhood and other projects individually, but when they come together they are a force to be reckoned with like no other in drum & bass...
GLASTONBURY 2015 REVIEW
Our clubbers' guide to Glastonbury, the mother of all festivals...
IBIZA'S TOP RESTAURANTS
Here we detail some of the finest eateries the White Isle has to offer...
JULIO BASHMORE KEEPING IT FRESH
For his debut album, he's zeroed in on his musical passions to create something that sums up his musical personality to a tee...
Q&A: SW4 ORGANISERS
With 10 stages and over 100 artists, South West Four 2015 is going to be the biggest one yet!
ROÍSÍN MURPHY TALKS TRIALS, TRIBULATIONS AND 'HAIRLESS TOYS'
DJ Mag meets Róisín Murphy on the brink of her new LP, 'Hairless Toys'...
FESTIVAL GUIDE: CROATIA
Croatia's crucial picks...
LOST VILLAGE: JAYMO & ANDY GEORGE TALK THEIR NEW FESTIVAL
Annie Mac, DJ Koze & more.
SETH TROXLER: FOOD FOR THOUGHT
If anyone is dance music's renaissance man, it's Detroit's Seth Troxler. There's a lot more to Seth than his hedonistic image might suggest, as DJ Mag finds out when he cooks us a meal at his house in London...
JOYCE MUNIZ MATTERS
From rapping in Portuguese to being repped by Richie Hawtin, Joyce Muniz has proved that you can do it all..


SkiMaven: When do Vermont ski resorts open in 2013?
For the 2013-2014 ski season in Vermont, here's a list of opening dates. These may change according to weather patterns, of course!
Visit our Vermont Ski Resorts page for direct links to snow reports.
Photo of snow on November 11 at Sugarbush and its access road. Photo from Sugarbush.
Snowmaking at Okemo Mountain, Vermont. Photo from Okemo Mountain.


They're the scandalous Sharpes, five hell-raising siblings tainted by a shocking family legacy. Now each faces a daunting ultimatum: marry by year's end—or kiss their inheritance good-bye.
Book 1-5 are of Sharpe siblings, but book 6 belongs to a secondary character seen in books 4 and 5.


China may temporarily reduce the duty on soybeans to encourage imports.
Many traders and industry officials say there has been much discussion of lowering the duty on soybeans from three percent to one percent for a period of three months. Government departments have been involved in the discussions and are expected to make an announcement soon.
According to an industry official, the move is aimed at keeping domestic bean prices from rising too much. It's unclear as yet whether the three month period of temporary reduction will be from October through December or November through January, but according to traders increased fourth quarter imports are expected even without the reduction of the duty.


This winter, wouldn't it be nice to get all the warmth and comfort you want at home, but use less natural gas, oil, or propane – and save money on your utility bills – while doing so? With a condensing boiler you can.
All boilers produce hot water or steam that is distributed throughout your home via radiators, baseboards, or an in-floor radiant system. In this process, boilers produce water vapor containing heat during combustion.
A conventional boiler will exhaust the water vapor and the heat is wasted. A condensing boiler, on the other hand, recovers the heat from the water vapor and puts it back into the boiler. This allows a condensing boiler to use less fuel to produce the same amount of heat. Same comfort, less fuel, lower bills.
Consider the Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency (AFUE) rating of a boiler, which is a measure of its efficiency. A conventional boiler typically has an AFUE of 70-80%, with more efficient versions reaching 85% AFUE. Condensing boilers typically have an AFUE of 90-95%, with some manufacturers even claiming 98% AFUE on certain models. These ratings are readily available when comparing models and are a good shortcut when you're shopping for a new boiler and have efficiency in mind.
However, in order to get that level of efficiency out of your condensing boiler, make sure the boiler's outdoor reset controls are installed. These signal the boiler to run slightly cooler in mild temperatures, allowing the water vapor to condense.
Do you want another reason to consider a condensing boiler when it's time to upgrade your heating system? How about 1,600 reasons?
Mass Save offers rebates up to $1,600 on the combination of a condensing boiler and on-demand hot water heater (also known as a tankless water heater). Check out our gas heating rebate page for details.


Today is the day that the BOBBLE WINNERS are revealed!
CONGRATS FRIENDS! You are going to LOVE your new Bobble!! Please send me your mailing address and telephone number to siobhan.mccarthy01 [at] gmail [dot] com so that I can forward it over to Katharin at Bobble!


Geir to followup with Paul to see if he has reasons to use Dave for licensing issues, and then to task the IP Committee with documenting legal roles & responsibilities for Dave appropriately.
Joel to draft email and process w/r/t conference bids.
Joel with draft a motion to recognize Security Team as an official workgroup.
Jon to respond to spanish folks about translating plone.org content.
Darci to decline request to archive plone IRC channels, per email discussion.
Geir will talk to committee about David covering TM issues, SFLC should cover licensing issues.
Will be following up with membership folks this weekend, to talk about membership approval process, assisted by Geir.
Web page has been updated, Geir still checking on apparently-orphaned page.
No reported action on potential infringements, Paul & Dave are looking into them. Geir has spoken with Paul about whether Dave Powsner is covering licensing issues (in addition to trademark). Paul would like to use Dave more, but admits that the line is currently unclear. We need to discuss more about how we want to work with him and document the roles & responsibilities.
Joel pointed out that our relationship with SFLC is strong, and we don't really need additional assistance on licensing issues. Geir thinks that Paul may be a bit misinformed here.
The board agreed that our desire is for SFLC to continue covering licensing issues, with Dave Powsner to cover trademark issues. Geir to followup with Paul to see if he has different desires, and then document appropriately.
Joel sent a draft of a policy for approving country-specific Plone domains. Joel moved to adopt the policy as written with an amendment to the effect that we will discuss on a case-by-case basis whether to have the Plone Foundation, the individual, or a friendly third-party like Zea Partners own the domain.
approval of the Foundation board.
5) The domain must be essentially noncommercial. It must not be a "company"
that country, unless that list is open to *all* countries doing Plone work.
policies regarding use of "country-specific" Plone domains.
Alex: we have the new Plone logo up http://plone.org/about/logo!
Joel: I'm drowning in email w/r/t membership committee; having trouble keeping up.
Darci suggested leaving membership issues for last.
Jon & Alex: things are coming.
Jon moved to approve the proposed PSPS scholarship scheme, with the amendment that we'll fund Xavier at $1400 instead of $900.
Geir: takes a lot of time to go through the past conference bid process.
Joel offered explanation for past process. Goal was to combine community input with board input into strategy.
General desire to have community input.
There was general agreement that we'd like to see the Foundation receive 10% of paid seat registrations, in recognition of our role in helping promote and market the conference.
Joel will draft a schedule and an email.
> among the list of finalists.
> March 10 - Winner announced.
Done, per alex. Joel with draft a motion to recognize them as an official workgroup.
This raises the question of Plone.org content policy.
We discussed our desire to assert a non-exclusive copyright for the PF in Plone.org materials and to license such materials under an appropriate license (likely a Creative Commons license). Steve will take this input and bring forward a proposal for discussion.
In the meantime, Jon will contact the Spanish folks and tell them to proceed, subject to terms that we'll get to them in about six weeks.
Per email from Xavier Heymans, we've received an invoice from Zea for $2500 for their services as our official reprsentative in Europe.
Next scheduled meeting: Feb. 13, 2008.


For the quarter ended March 2018, RELIANCE COMMUNICATIONS has posted a net profit of Rs 790 m (down 91.7% YoY). Sales on the other hand came in at Rs 9 bn (down 78.0% YoY). Read on for a complete analysis of RELIANCE COMMUNICATIONS's quarterly results.


Michael has been with Faith River since the fall of 2016.
Kaylee has been on staff at Faith River since the summer of 2014. She is currently on leave.
Kara is the current administrative assistant and has been on staff at Faith River since May, 2018.


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Amazon, Tesco and M&S named most popular email marketers
Amazon, Tesco and Marks & Spencer are the most popular email marketers with consumers, according to research from the IAB and its research partner iCD.
A quarter of the 1,000 UK people surveyed said they would most like to hear via email from Amazon, Tesco and M&S, citing easy navigation and simplicity as the most appealing qualities of emails from marketers.
The research showed email plays an important part in brands' marketing strategies, despite being one of the oldest forms of digital marketing, with a third of respondents saying that as the result of an email they've become interested in a brand or product they previously didn't know about.
Some 85% of consumers said they see email an an important communication tool, while 88% said they use their personal account every day; 65% said they check their work email account every day for personal reasons.
The research also highlighted simplicity, driving sales and maintaining customer relationships as the three most important issues to consider when planning email campaigns. 66% of respondents said they like to recieve emails from brands offering promotions or discounts.
Favoured subject lines are those that list offers or discounts on products and services, with 70% of people saying they're more likely to respond to or open such emails.
The study found 60% of respondents use email to keep in touch with and receive information from brands they like. Over half (52%) said they like to receive emails relating to products and services they regularly buy.
Source : Jessica Davies - Newmediaage
Insight DIY always publishes the latest news stories before anyone else and we find it to be an invaluable source of customer and market information.
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CODE4LIB November 2010
VRA Core schemas now hosted by Library of Congress
Trish Rose-Sandler <[log in to unmask]>
Thu, 11 Nov 2010 08:13:00 -0600
The VRA Core is a data standard for the description of works of visual
culture as well as the images that document them. The standard is now being
hosted by the Network Development and MARC Standards
Office<http://www.loc.gov/marc/ndmso.html>of the Library of Congress
(LC) in partnership with the Visual
Resources Association <http://www.vraweb.org/>.    VRA Core's schemas and
documentation are now accessible at
http://www.loc.gov/standards/vracore/while user support materials,
such as VRA Core examples, FAQs and
presentations, will continue to be accessible at
http://www.vraweb.org/projects/vracore4/
In addition, a new listserv has been created called The Core List (
[log in to unmask]).  The Core List is an unmoderated computer forum that
allows users of the VRA Core community to engage in a mutually supportive
environment where questions, ideas, and tools can be shared.  The Core List
is operated by the Library of Congress Network Development and MARC
Standards Office. Users may subscribe to this list by filling out the
subscription form at the VRACORE
Listserv<http://listserv.loc.gov/listarch/vracore.html>site.
Questions about the VRA Core's schemas, documentation, and user support
materials should be directed to vracore
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<?php

final class ReleephRequestConduitAPIMethod extends ReleephConduitAPIMethod {

  public function getAPIMethodName() {
    return 'releeph.request';
  }

  public function getMethodDescription() {
    return pht('Request a commit or diff to be picked to a branch.');
  }

  protected function defineParamTypes() {
    return array(
      'branchPHID'  => 'required string',
      'things'      => 'required list<string>',
      'fields'      => 'dict<string, string>',
    );
  }

  protected function defineReturnType() {
    return 'dict<string, wild>';
  }

  protected function defineErrorTypes() {
    return array(
      'ERR_BRANCH'      => pht('Unknown Releeph branch.'),
      'ERR_FIELD_PARSE' => pht('Unable to parse a Releeph field.'),
    );
  }

  protected function execute(ConduitAPIRequest $request) {
    $user = $request->getUser();

    $viewer_handle = id(new PhabricatorHandleQuery())
      ->setViewer($user)
      ->withPHIDs(array($user->getPHID()))
      ->executeOne();

    $branch_phid = $request->getValue('branchPHID');
    $releeph_branch = id(new ReleephBranchQuery())
      ->setViewer($user)
      ->withPHIDs(array($branch_phid))
      ->executeOne();

    if (!$releeph_branch) {
      throw id(new ConduitException('ERR_BRANCH'))->setErrorDescription(
        pht(
          'No %s found with PHID %s!',
          'ReleephBranch',
          $branch_phid));
    }

    $releeph_project = $releeph_branch->getProduct();

    // Find the requested commit identifiers
    $requested_commits = array();
    $requested_object_phids = array();
    $things = $request->getValue('things');
    $finder = id(new ReleephCommitFinder())
      ->setUser($user)
      ->setReleephProject($releeph_project);
    foreach ($things as $thing) {
      try {
        $requested_commits[$thing] = $finder->fromPartial($thing);
        $object_phid = $finder->getRequestedObjectPHID();
        if (!$object_phid) {
          $object_phid = $requested_commits[$thing]->getPHID();
        }
        $requested_object_phids[$thing] = $object_phid;
      } catch (ReleephCommitFinderException $ex) {
        throw id(new ConduitException('ERR_NO_MATCHES'))
          ->setErrorDescription($ex->getMessage());
      }
    }
    $requested_commit_phids = mpull($requested_commits, 'getPHID');

    // Find any existing requests that clash on the commit id, for this branch
    $existing_releeph_requests = id(new ReleephRequest())->loadAllWhere(
      'requestCommitPHID IN (%Ls) AND branchID = %d',
      $requested_commit_phids,
      $releeph_branch->getID());
    $existing_releeph_requests = mpull(
      $existing_releeph_requests,
      null,
      'getRequestCommitPHID');

    $selector = $releeph_project->getReleephFieldSelector();
    $fields = $selector->getFieldSpecifications();
    foreach ($fields as $field) {
      $field
        ->setReleephProject($releeph_project)
        ->setReleephBranch($releeph_branch);
    }

    $results = array();
    $handles = id(new PhabricatorHandleQuery())
      ->setViewer($user)
      ->withPHIDs($requested_commit_phids)
      ->execute();
    foreach ($requested_commits as $thing => $commit) {
      $phid = $commit->getPHID();
      $name = id($handles[$phid])->getName();

      $releeph_request = null;

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Made in West Germany, 1950-51.
This is a "double half-track" mono machine, with one engine, and an interesting, special mechanical solution.
It has a very nice, square sound. This is a simple machine, easy to use, stabile-operated, portable studio-recorder with vacuum-tube.
Certainly it is a real rarity.
The AEG company built the first open-reel tape recorder in the world, in 1934. So, when we listen this AEG machine, we can feel at the beginning of the "open-reel" technology.


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El Apeadero de Cabrela fue una antigua plataforma ferroviaria de la Línea de Alentejo, que servía a la localidad de Cabrela, en el Distrito de Évora, en Portugal.

Historia
Esta infraestructura se inserta en el tramo entre Vendas Novas y Évora de la entonces denominada Línea del Sur, que fue abierta a la explotación el 14 de septiembre de 1863.

Véase también
 Historia de la Línea de Alentejo

Referencias

Enlaces externos

Cabrela
Cabrela
Montemor-o-Novo

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Lane Travis
The Importance of Coaching
Senior Lane Travis writes about the need for mentors among young men and how coaches like Chattanooga Christian School's Eddy Newton fill that role.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, more than one in four children live without a father in the home. Not only can growing up in a fatherless home possibly be linked to higher rates of suicide in high school, but secondary data shows that young men are more likely to engage in criminal activity (Szecsei). This societal issue comes with different reasons, different experiences, and different outcomes. Fortunately, for a lot of young men, they have a coach or coaches, that fill this gap in the best way they can.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, more than one in four children live without a father in the home.
The importance of coaching is often overlooked. Coaches can have a huge impact on athletes, and often coaches take it for granted. Sometimes it is more about winning than making a difference in young people's lives. Coach Eddy Newton is a middle aged man with blonde hair that is kept short as if he were still in the military. He coaches at Chattanooga Christian School and has coached at numerous other schools. We sat on the tailgate of a 87 Chevy C10 outside the shop where we were building his son, Landon's dream truck. The smell of fresh paint was in the air and the dirty grease was on our hands. It was a sunny evening that Sunday April 10th. Landon was making a ruckus in the shop while cleaning it up. Eddy and I began talking and one of the first things he said was, "Coaches are too concerned with the sport and not the athlete."
A coach is often someone who is responsible for winning so they are often too caught up in the idea of winning. A coach truly wins when he makes an impact on an athlete's life, not when the player makes an impact on the field or mat. The life of a lot of athletes is far from easy. A lot of us come from a broken background. Eddy tells me about his childhood life and living in a divorced household. He grew up with a lot of arguing and confusion in his household. All he had was his brother, and sports became an outlet for them as well as a safe place. This is the case for most athletes. As Eddy said, "We find value in sports."
Divorce rates are higher than ever, and that takes a toll on kids. Eddy living in a divorced household caused him to have a lot of anxiety throughout his high school life. Eddy's main struggle of living in a divorced household was having a young mother. She didn't know how to be a mom. Her kids were in the way. She took her regrets, her frustration, and her anger from her childhood and directed it towards Eddy and his brother Allen. There was a lot of physical and mental abuse, but not out of malice, out of her not knowing how to handle the situation she was in. This affected Eddy's high school life through anxiety. But by the time he and his brother were in high school they were pretty much on their own. They would stay with coaches and teachers. They never had a solid base. They would wonder where their next meal was coming from. As Eddy recalls, "We were always looking for peace." Fortunately for Eddy a wrestling coach stopped him in the hall one day and asked him to come out. The first year Eddy started wrestling, he was in a car wreck and could not wrestle at all that year. But the second year he came back out and found that, "In that 6 minutes he was in control, and nothing else matters. It was an opportunity to feel equal or superior no matter the home-life circumstances." Eddy had found self worth and the only thing he needed to be successful was to outwork everyone else. And thats what he did.
But it wasn't about his wins or losses, not to the coaches. They weren't concerned with how well he did on the field or the mat; but rather, as Coach Eddy states, "concerned with was I evolving and becoming a better person." Coaches were invested in Coach Eddy as an individual, even if he wasn't playing the sport they coached. They wanted to make sure he was learning to deal with the issues and demons he had obtained due to his childhood. From knowing Coach Eddy and his story, it's obvious to me that these coaches stepped in, became the father figures in Coach Eddy's life, and played a huge part in him becoming the great man he is today.
Coaches were invested in Coach Eddy as an individual, even if he wasn't playing the sport they coached. They wanted to make sure he was learning to deal with the issues and demons he had obtained due to his childhood.
Jason Mason, a writer for South Side Drive Magazine, wrote an article titled "Like a Father to Me - What Coaches mean to the Fatherless" and states that "one of the most frequently established replacement "Fathers" has been the coach." Mason discusses the time spent between athletes and coaches with practicing, games, travel, etc. and "how this role forces a person to get invested in the personal lives of the players for the success of the team (Jun 2021)". While I agree with that statement, it takes special coaches to get invested for the success of the individual. As Coach Eddy and I discussed about his coaches; they were invested in him, not just what he could do for them. These coaches not only coach the sport, but they mentor you on God, life, being a good husband and a good father.
Coach Eddy isn't the only coach that cares so deeply about young men and our future, there are many. One man, Skip Ball, a retired coach in Idaho is part of "Fathers in the Field". He, too, was fatherless and seems to share a bit of the same experiences Coach Eddy did as a child. The only positive male role models in his life were his coaches (Fathersinthefield.com, 2014). Ball states that, "sports became my therapy and coaches became my dads" (Fathersinthefield.com, 2014). Through Fathers in the Field's mentorship program, they "help fatherless boys become men by being the example they so desperately want, yet may not know they need" (Fathersinthefield.com, 2014).
Coach Eddy spoke on this during our interview. I asked him about athletes that didn't want or wasn't receptive to his coaching/mentoring. He talked about some young men being too hard and not wanting your guidance or advice, that "you can't save them all." I believe that is true. But I also believe that there have been many times that his guidance made a difference without him knowing.
Coach Eddy has had quite a few athletes over his many years of coaching that he remembers, but he talks about one that ironically, is from my hometown of Valdosta, Georgia. The athlete was in and out of foster care and just simply wanted to be loved. Which I followed with asking him if he ever got too attached to one of his athletes. The way Coach Eddy answers proves fatherless teens need more coaches like him, while I am writing on coaches being fathers, Coach Eddy speaks of his athletes like his kids. He says, "Coaching is alot like parenting, you pour so much into them and you are preparing them to leave you."
"Defending the Cause: Coach 'Em up - Mentorship Matters." Fathers in the Field, 4 June 2015, https://www.fathersinthefield.com/coach-em-up-mentorship-matters/.
Mason, Jason. "Like a Father to Me – What Coaches Mean to the Fatherless by Jason Mason." South Side Drive Magazine, 30 June 2021, https://southsidedrivemag.com/like-a-father-to-me-what-coaches-mean-to-the-fatherless-by-jason-mason/.
Szecsei, Szabolcs. "20 Statistics on Fatherless Homes and the Importance of Dads." Modern Gentlemen, 25 Jan. 2022, https://moderngentlemen.net/statistics-on-fatherless-homes/#:~:text=1.-,According%20to%20the%20statistics%20of%20fatherless%20homes%2C%2017.4,children%20lived%20in%20fatherless%20homes.&text=This%20amounted%20to%20almost%20a,%E2%80%94%20more%20precisely%2C%2023.6%25.
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Obama frees Chelsea Manning!
The NYT reports:
President Obama on Tuesday largely commuted the remaining prison sentence of Chelsea Manning, the army intelligence analyst convicted of an enormous 2010 leak that revealed American military and diplomatic activities across the world, disrupted the administration, and made WikiLeaks, the recipient of those disclosures, famous.
The decision by Mr. Obama rescued Ms. Manning, who twice tried to commit suicide last year, from an uncertain future as a transgender woman incarcerated at the male military prison at Fort Leavenworth, Kan. She has been jailed for nearly seven years, and her 35-year sentence was by far the longest punishment ever imposed in the United States for a leak conviction.
Manning gets out this May, instead of in 2045.
We were just talking yesterday about the NYT's sympathetic highlighting of Manning's plight. And we were just talking today — it's one post down — about the NYT editorial "Mr. Obama, Pick Up Your Pardon Pen."
ADDED: Obama has also pardoned James Cartwright:
Cartwright, the former vice chairman of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff, pleaded guilty in October to a single charge of making false statements to federal investigators in 2012 when he was questioned about leaking top secret information on US efforts to cripple Iran's nuclear program to two journalists.
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I'm curious if Trump, Palin and Hannity will welcome Assange with open arms if he actually gets extradicted to the US. Plalin and Hannity are all in for Asange now.
Mike (MJB Wolf) said...
Teresa1960: Ask the Alt Right about Snowden and Assange.
Ha ha ha ha ha ha. The "alt right" doesn't exist anymore than your fantastical trumpists who see traitors as heroes. Maybe you watch too much MSNBC? These are purely made-up progressive boogeymen you are asking about.
JaimeRoberto said...
Saying over and over that Snowden is a hero to Trump supporters doesn't make it true.
Ah, but our leftist trolls believe in the power of repetition and the Big Lie.
"Isn't it great, Chelsea? You're going to be out of prison!"
"Me sorry: me no Chelsea no more."
"What is that, Chelsea?"
"Me is Suki now. I are Suki Manning, young Japanese girl. Me no make eye contact. Flirty flirty."
"Chelsea, you just can't 'become' Japanese: it doesn't work that way…"
"Hello Kitty! Sushi sushi! I will wear white socks and pillow-fight! Godzilla — Bam Bam!"
"Chelsea —"
"Me small Japanese Girl with Big American Penis! Tee-Hee!"
"Chelsea, you're just mimicking crude stereotypes. That is wrong, can't you see?"
"Oh: Mr. Round-Eye, he no like-a the Japanese Girls. He think I'm very bad girl. Maybe he want to spank very bad girl. Should I bend over, Mr. Round-Eye?"
"Dear God, Chelsea, you have come so far in people accepting you as a woman, but if you now say you're Japanese everyone will just think you're crazy!"
"I like tentacles in my panties! Go Speed Racer Go!"
"Snap out of it Chelsea! Snap out of it!"
"Hey! You just slapped me!"
"I'm trying to get you to come back to reality, Chelsea…"
"Chelsea? Who's she? I'M Bradley Manning…."
"Oh God, Chelsea, I slapped you TOO hard…"
most people here and elsewhere who are Trump supporters, speak highly of Snowden and Assange
Pure bull shit. Doesn't happen here or anywhere. Liar.
These are purely made-up progressive boogeymen you are asking about.
Like the liberal Jewish writer who noticed his plumber had a Southern accent and began to fret the plumber was a Trump voter (the plumber did not say he had voted for Trump, but his accent, skin color and profession betrayed him). Then the writer decided that because his plumber was a Trump voter it followed that he was anti-Semitic. Soon the writer was terrified that this Jew-hating Trump voter was going to or wished to harm him (plunger to the back of the head?) and in the meantime, the plumber was just going about his business, not imagining that he was scaring the shit out of the writer.
The most remarkable thing was that this writer didn't catch himself and think "Whoa, I'm being ridiculous." No, he actually thought his silly paranoia was worthy of sharing with a national audience of similarly crazy liberals.
These people have been driven mad by the election. They're frightened by entirely bullshit fantasies - and indifferent to things that really should scare them, like Iran getting the bomb or terrorists entering the country.
gbarto said...
The thing about Snowden is that without him we would not know that the Director of National Intelligence lied to Congress. I think he's a dubious character, not a hero, but he's a dubious character who let us know what our government was up to. And given the administration's approach to whistle-blowers, I don't think we'd know about any of it if he'd followed proper channels.
This should go far to further tying cons to DJT.
DJT is such a breath of fresh air, he gets dreamier and dreamier as the D's do everything they can to promote blind R loyalty.
Don't just get on the DJT Train, strap yourself to the pilot, w/ enthusiasm.
Obviously the Kenyan is getting all anti-colonial.
MAGA!
Captain Ned said...
Pole. Blindfold. Dawn. Justice.
I.e., anti-the-good-colonialism. I.e., anti-American colonialism (whatever that is), but BHO is pro-British control of the colonies (rather than independence), assuming that means bad news for America.
If some of that seems a little hard to buy: the bottom line is that the Kenyan father dreamed of hatred of America, like the kid.
Jon Ericson said...
So, Honey, since you just finished skimming the new orders, dish!
Oh come PB&J,
You can be more creative than that.
There is so much material here.
Colonialism indeed.
Propose a unique program.
For instance, my personal goal is to recover and extend the Spanish global empire and fulfill its legally determined destiny, as granted in the treaty of Tordesillas.
Which is of course to colonize the entire world, in partnership with Portugal, but since we should rightly possess Portugal anyway (they are just a bunch of rebellious gallegos), that bit is beside the point.
According to this, among other things, Spain is entitled to colonize the territory currently operating as the "United States", which is as we see these days is a rather whimsical notion.
Now, if you all were governed by the council of the Indies under our glorious Bourbon monarchy, most of this argumentation would be moot, especially after the Inquisition is established in these new Viceroyalties.
And yes, we will have viceroys, with palaces, pomp and circumstance. We will also be in a position to bestow noble titles, which should go a long way to selling the idea, for sure. There will be marquises and dukes and grandees of Spain all over. Imagine the competition to be the Count of San Francisco.
Its all quite legal and the papers are in order.
See, that is imagination.
Hopefully, everything he's attempted in life will be easier once he's out.
BTW, I'm surprised that Althouse has been interested in this subject. In fact, it's shocking to look at the totality of the other stuff she decides to blog about. So little is determined/controlled/directed by DJT tweets.
Dummies who think that, as they say, actions speak louder than jabber would think that Althouse has exposed the lameness of the suggestion that having a school girl Twitter style is somehow an attribute in the modern era.
Anywho, those dummies would probably also think that folks like Rogan and Stern would be a good judge of SNL's funniness even though Althouse, correctly, disagreed and wrote that SNL failed at funny.
We know better.
"Hopefully, everything he's attempted in life will be easier once he's out."
Blog commenting is, no doubt, like email and texts. It's possible for jokes to be missed such that folks can seem like.......
BTW buwaya,
What's your POV re drug legalization in Portugal?
How relevant is that to the States?
Hot topic.
Anywho, back to analyzing Althosue re hype v reality re DJT Tweets.
Is it just me or do a lot of DJT Tweets seem defensive and responsive, rather than leading and proactive? Then, you throw in the school girl voice of the Tweets, and it's a little hard to see what's impressive. Maybe if I was in the golden years, like Meadehouse, I'd get it.
Anywho, Laurence Welk is coming on soon, so gotta go.
PB&J,
It is of course entirely relevant to the US, as we are all guided by the teachings if the church, universal and Catholic. Drug use is incompatible with Christian morality, as has been repeatedly discussed in Papal discourses and established in the Catechism.
Tyrone Slothrop said...
I would say that this is de facto proof that the New York Times is an extension of the Democrat party.
Oh PB&J,
Come, be your amusing self. Give us the benefit of your wit, and invent us a political program. Why spend your life whining about Althouse and Trump?
Describe us your dream.
After first experiencing the joy and tech miracle of the fam hangin' around the radio, and then talkies at the theater, and then a tube in the house, and then a tube w/ color, and then PC junk, and then Apple, and then typing in the Apple than makes words stick in the tubes, it seems like a PEOTUS sending out short school girl taunts w/ his phone wouldn't be too impressive. Arguably it'd be less than neutral (that's the PC way of saying 'sucky').
Anywho, golden gals and guys are funny to decipher.
But why must you do that?
Very, er, common.
Even complaining about it is common.
Find the like-minded and go in procession through Seattle singing "Immaculate Mary".
Few things would be more surprising.
Buw,
I know some loons who are doing Seattle's DJT protest on Saturday.
Of course they're staying in a swanky hotel w/ posh food and pampering on their three day schedule of events surrounding the big SJW event.
If they made a version of Portlandia for Seattle it be filthy rich folks doing stupid things instead of poor/normal folks.
In San Francisco folks are just as silly and even richer.
Seen it all.
They really need something new.
Walking on their knees to the Cathedral (on Geary) to beg forgiveness. It could be a thing.
I'd assume that Madison is having some sort of DJT protest. Meadehouse, should feel obligated (again) to document the libs gone wild for the rest of the nation.
We'll all be on pins and needles, just like the first time that Meadehouse, breathlessly and self-reverentially, performed this vital service to our nation.
On Wisconsin!
Really, everything else has been tried, except public penance (such as crawling to the Cathedral on their knees) to ask God to spare them from Trump.
Sackcloth and ashes would suit also. Scourging maybe not, as many do it here for fun (look up "Folsom Street Fair").
They do have a lot of sins to atone for, considering.
OTOH,
I'm not sure that we can trust Althouse to recognize the really bad stuff the Mad libs are going to do. She didn't catch the evilness of Michelle's 1st time she was really proud jabber.
OTOOH,
If Meade had been riding shotgun back then, he would have set blondie straight.
WTF is this post about?
Does anyone here think Manning would have been released without the sex change? The sex change made Manning a hero of sorts to various LGBT groups, some of whom made Manning's freedom their cause. Releasing Manning - who has never expressed remorse so far as I can tell - was President Obama's goodbye kiss to the LGBT community, that's all.
This post is about the gays.
Getting back on topic, maybe Buwaya can tells what God has to say about the gays.
Lyin'PB_Ombudsman said...
Obama told the nation that releasing secrets damaging to the Armed Forces is good, but releasing secrets that helped democrats keep their promise of being open and transparent is bad.
Would God rather have Manning live a full life of LGBT-ness, or skip that and blow his brains out (like chickelit recommends) and go straight to hell?
Hell now, or hell later, that is the question.
Ach,
Where are your re Manning blowing out his/her brains?
Obama has to have been the most partisan president since I have been paying attention.
"Manning" is such an apposite name for him -- Hemingway-esque!
The Church says that homosexuality is contrary to natural law and acting on it is intrinsically disordered.
A person such as Manning, if he cannot adjust himself to normal family life, is advised to live in celibacy and to pray for the strength to resist the urges with which he has been afflicted.
I forget -- what's the name for what a novelist does by naming a character after a characteristic (usually done in sneaky way only explained by Cliff's Notes)?
Sadly, you have engaged in the fallacy of the false dilemma, or of false premises.
For the record, I'm anti-brain-blowing-out. And, just calling balls and strikes, unless something changes, it looks like Manning's goin' to hell, but (as Frank says) who am I to judge.
Not much of a dilemma for me, but your mileage may vary.
Lewis Wetzel said...
Blogger Lyin'PB_Ombudsman said...
Buwaya gave the Catholic answer to PB&J -- or part of it -- as a lay Protestant I think the way it works is that the OT condemns sodomy in Leviticus, and that in the NT Christ makes several major breaks with the OT, as in marriage and divorce, and since Christ did not say that the OT was wrong about sodomy, the prohibition against sodomy is still in effect.
But I think in general that it is too easy to project modern morals on the classical past. The Romans did not believe that women could be homosexual, because sex required penetration by a man. The Romans thought that a man who was penetrated by another man had taken on a shame that could pass down the generations, but a man who penetrated another man was just being indiscrete and could be forgiven.
readering said...
Manning is being now released in May, and he was would have served his sentence in another 4 months anyway. He's not being pardoned. I know little about the Manning situation but four months does not seem like something to get up in arms about.
In Mannings case, I recommend a full and celibate life.
Hobbies and interests of a sort to keep him away from temptation to sex or treason.
Watercolors, carpentry, gardening or auto repair perhaps.
Womens hairdressing was at one time actually recommended by the Philippine Church for the effeminate, wisely I think, in spite of being trite. It keeps them safely in the exclusive company of women and gives them a sympathetic social circle.
Steven Wilson said...
If I were Trump I'd make it clear that I was releasing Manning at noon January 20 so the taxpayer are no longer on the hook for any more medical expenses.
Manning is being now released in May, and he was would have served his sentence in another 4 months anyway
Not quite...he has served about six years of a 35 year sentence.
Good article. Thanks for sharing information. WeLeadUSA also provides platform for discussion on American problems.
"The Democrats are working really hard to make sure they never get the white, non-coastal, non-urban vote again, aren't they?
"Imagine the fun of being a Democratic office holder (e.g. senator) in a purple state & having to talk this one down at the next town hall meeting. That's an Excedrin headache, fer shure, fer shure."
I doubt most Americans really care much about Manning. They have more exigent concerns. The Democrats will attract voters if they ever decide to actually address such concerns and stop chasing the Republicans in their zeal to abase themselves as lickspittles to the plutocrats. As the Dems don't seem to have learned anything from their recent calamitous loss, I won't be holding my breath.
"Obama has to have been the most partisan president since I have been paying attention."
You haven't been paying attention.
Cookie wrote: You haven't been paying attention.
Sophistry... but what else can one expect.
Democrats think their leftwing leftistness is baseline. They do not think they are partisan at all. That's why Castro and Hugo Chavez are perfectly normal dictators. Baseline dictators.
" I'm an atheist, but now is not the time. Please God...."
The strongest statement of I-have-no-core-beliefs I can recall.
"I doubt most Americans really care much about Manning."
I doubt you know very many vets.
"Democrats think their leftwing leftistness is baseline."
Someone else not paying attention. If only there were a noticeable number of Democrats who actually had any left-of-center political stances.
"'I doubt most Americans really care much about Manning.'
"I doubt you know very many vets."
Vets don't make up the majority of Americans.
And, I've bet there are vets who support Manning. Not the ones who think it's fine to murder noncombatants from a helicopter, laughing about it all the while, and killing the man who tried to rescue the wounded, while denigrating him for "bringing a kid to a war zone," (i.e., where this man and these people live, but decent, honorable vets who consider murder and the war-criminals who commit murder to be despicable.
Will Obama pardon Hillary?
I'm voting - yes.
Birkel said...
Teresa1960:
This person sure seems to know a lot about Althouse commenters. Almost like she is an old commenter herself but with a new name.
UnknownIngaTeresa?
Like Freeman, I find I can't get outraged about this move. I guess my ObamaOutrage gland is depleted or something. Just in time.
Did chuckle at the comment about Women getting lighter sentences, though.
I do hope that his release means taxpayers are off the hook for conversion, but we'll see. The needs of this one should not outweigh the needs of many many other vets who want for more basic needs. In fact, any statement by Trump should include this vaguely Trek-ian statement.
And, I've bet there are vets who support Manning. Not the ones who think it's fine to murder noncombatants from a helicopter, laughing about it all the while..."
You do realize Full Metal Jacket was a movie? Right?
obama is a radical partisan. But he's first black, so we much shut up, and let him mow us down with his lies.
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/jan/17/president-obama-scores-poorly-working-congress-leg/
Obama Scores Worst Legislative Record in History.
"You do realize Full Metal Jacket was a movie? Right?"
That's beside the point, but, for what it's worth:
1. Directer Oliver Stone was an infantry soldier in VietNam and he based the movie to some degree on what he experienced of war on the ground in that conflict.
2. I was describing what actually happened in the video Manning released to Wikileaks (among the other files he provided them) and which was made available online for anyone to see. I saw it. Didn't you?)
Cook. Dumbass.
Oliver Stone did not direct Full Metal Jacket. That was Stanley Kubrick. Not a Vietnam veteran.
James Kahn, Thanks for the priceless 'Obama is the Florence Foster Jenkins of politicians' comment.
There's a substantial difference between the info Manning leaked and what Snowden leaked (the DNC spearphishing trap is on an entirely different plane of existence ie not national secrets).
Manning's leaks were 1) diplomatic cables and 2) tragic accidents during war that were not publicized/kept secret by the US government. Both of Manning's leaks were malicious with no noble intent, except that yes, everyone agrees that bad incidents during war are bad.
Snowden's leaks revealed graylegal actions by the NSA and other three-letter agencies against American citizens.
In addition to the difference in kind of information released, Manning's leaks were done to damage the United States; if we are extremely charitable and assume best case, that Manning intended to help the US indirectly by exposing these items, Manning is either stupid or malicious to not realize that keeping the stuff secret would have been more helpful to the US. Snowden's leaks were done to help the United States directly.
The DNC spearphishing leak was simply hilarious.
What on earth is the grounds for commuting Manning's sentence? Is there any question s/he is guilty of the crime, or that the sentence was unfair? Was there any good reason s/he didn't use existing whistleblower mechanisms?
There really should be some check or limit on the pardon power. Particularly after the Marc Rich travesty.
"Oliver Stone did not direct Full Metal Jacket."
Yes. I stand corrected. I was thinking of PLATOON. I saw FULL METAL JACKET, but little of it stays with me.
You know what DOESN'T stay? The point you were trying to make about how the scene of a helicopter door gunner gunning down random fleeing terrified Vietnamese women and children was based in part on the director's own experiences of war on the ground in that conflict.
In fact, that slander against U.S. servicemen you tried to pull off is pretty much demolished.
"You know what DOESN'T stay? The point you were trying to make about how the scene of a helicopter door gunner gunning down random fleeing terrified Vietnamese women and children was based in part on the director's own experiences of war on the ground in that conflict.
"In fact, that slander against U.S. servicemen you tried to pull off is pretty much demolished."
Uh, no, the truth stands. That was in the video--taken from the helicopter--that shot down noncombtatants in Iraq. As for Vietnam, you conveniently forget My Lai, in which a brave helicopter pilot landed his helicopter in order to stop the ongoing slaughter of innocent villagers by US troops.
My Lai was not an isolated incident, as other Vietnam vets attest. It just happened to be the one where Americans took action to stop the massacre.
Uh, no. The truth stands: you were caught with your head in your ass.
May I ask why is General Cartwright getting support here?
"Uh, no. The truth stands: you were caught with your head in your ass."
Uh, no. The truth is you apparently did not realize I was referring to an actual video of an actual American military massacre of unarmed noncombatants on the ground, but thought I was referring to Hollywood war movies depicting fictional events.
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Nieuwendijk can refer to the places:
 Nieuwendijk in North Brabant.
 Nieuwendijk (South Holland)
 Nieuwendijk, Amsterdam

Notable people with the surname Nieuwendijk:
 Pepijn van den Nieuwendijk (born 1970), Dutch painter and ceramist
Dirk Nieuwendijk, Engineer

See also
 Joe Nieuwendyk, Canadian ice hockey player


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Tag Archives: X Files
FRONT, Toys
First Look: Barbie Signature X-Files Scully and Mulder Dolls
It's been 20 years since Mattel released the first ever X-Files Mulder and Scully Barbie gift set featuring the spooky duo in conjunction with the very first X-Files movie, all the way back in 1998.
There were two versions of the gift set produced, the first and rarer version, was quickly pulled from shelves because it was deemed that Scully's hair was too long and promptly replaced with a second release with shorter hair.
Fast forward 20 years later and the first images of new brand new Mulder and Scully Barbie Signature dolls have leaked online showcasing brand new sculpts of the duo made specially for this release.
Each doll is packaged separately and while not 100% confirmed, may seem to include some points of articulation. Both are dressed in screen accurate outfits from the show along with ID and FBI badges,
Slated to release later this month, one of the Scully dolls has already appeared on eBay (where the images came from) so it can't be too soon before we see them hit our local retailers!
Case Pre-Order now up at Entertainment Earth!
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ThreeZero's X-Files Dana Scully Figure Details and Pre-Order
Mid last year, toy company ThreeZero released a crazy detailed 1/6 scale figure of X-Files' Special Agent Fox Mulder featuring incredible likeness to David Duchovny, tailored suit, alternate hands, weapon, badge and much more. Cut to almost 12 months later and now ThreeZero have released details on Mulder's partner, Special Agent Dana Scully's release.
From ThreeZero:
Highly detailed figure featuring life-like realism that is crafted with the authentic likeness of the FBI Agent Dana Scully as portrayed by Gillian Anderson in the 'The X-Files' television series.
1/6th scale Agent Dana Scully collectible details:
* 11" (~28cm) tall, articulated figure
* Black 2-piece suit (coat and slacks).
* Formal shirt
* Black pencil skirt
* Black pumps
Accessories & weapons:
* FBI IDs
* Pistol (SIG-Sauer P228)
* Pistol holster
* Watch
* Flashlight
* Cellular phone
Exchangeable hands:
* One pair of fists
* One pair relaxed
* Right hand for gripping pistols
* Right hand for holding cellular phone & flashlight
Just like with the Mulder release, a deluxe version is available with everything mentioned above along with a tailored trench coat.
Pre-orders are now live over at Entertainment Earth via the following links….
Standard Version 1/6 Scale Dana Scully – Deluxe Version 1/6 Scale Dana Scully
The stanard version will retail for $170USD while the deluxe for $185USD.
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That X-Files Re-Boot Is Almost Happening!
March 22, 2015 Anthony Farrell
Drink up! The X-Files is nearing a confirmed return!
That X-Files reboot news that popped up back in early Jan is reportedly one step closer to actually happening with news coming out that FOX are apparently close to green lighting the revival.
It's being noted that the network has ordered a 'short stack' order for the planned re-boot which could see less than 10 episodes made of the popular sci-fi series that made David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson household names.
Both Anderson and Duchovny have had successful post X-files careers and it's believed that the hectic work schedule of both stars is part of the reasoning behind the short-stack order (Duchovny's 'Aquarius' is due to premiere soon while Anderson is flitting between Hannibal's third season and The Fall's third season).
Along with Gillian and David, creator/writer Chris Carter is back on board and an offer to Mitch Pileggi (Director Skinner) has been made.
Any final say on the re-boot is most likely to come in May when FOX have their planned upfront presentation in New York.
Are you excited for the return of Dana and Spooky? Sound off in the comments below!
Update: March 24th 2015
FOX has confirmed that Mulder and Scully will officially be returning to our screens searching for little green men!
The six episode series is slated to begin production in June/July with creator Chris Carter describing the shows return as "a 13-year commercial break. The good news is the world has only gotten that much stranger, a perfect time to tell these six stories."
No official run date has been set.
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The Return of The X-Files? FOX Says Yes!
January 18, 2015 Anthony Farrell
Anderson and Duchovny could return to their famous alter-egos!
Thanks to the success of 24's limited run reboot last year, FOX have begun to look at other favorite shows from their back catalog that could also do with a comeback including one small show about little green men.
Fox TV Group chairman Gary Newman has confirmed that talks have begun to look at bringing back sci-fi hit The X-Files starring David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson – who apparently are all interested in revisiting the characters that kick started their careers (X-Files creator Chris Carter included!) Another Fox TV Group chairman, Dana Walden, also confirmed that if and when the reboot was to happen, it will be with it's two main leads in Duchovny and Anderson but was quick to state that no 'creative' talks have taken place.
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With David prepping for his new series Aquarius and Gillian working in the UK (The Fall) and on the new series of Hannibal timing will be the biggest player in ensuring the project would have any chance to move forward.
The news comes off the back of whispers of a possible limited reboot for Prison Break, but FOX have stated they were in fact, just whispers….for now.
The X-Files became an instant cult classic when it premiered back in 1993, running for more than 200 episodes over nine seasons before ending in 2002.
IWhat do you think? Would the X-Files work in a limited series format like 24? Sound off in the comments below!
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X-Files Celebrates 20th Anniversary
October 14, 2013 Anthony Farrell
Gillian Anderson and David Duchovny at this years San Diego Comic Con
You know when your'e starting to feel old when a show you watched every episode as it went live to air is celebrating it's 20th anniversary. That's right, Sci-fi cult classic series The X-Files first went to air, in the USA, this very day 20 years ago!
I actually remember not knowing much about the show when it first started. I was 13 years old and happened to catch a few previews for a new show about FBI agents who hunted aliens and investigated cases of the paranormal. At first, I honestly believed it was based on actual real life cases (possibly because I was a big fan of Unsolved Mysteries which often featured stories of the paranormal).
I was (and still sort of am) a big X-Files nerd. While I couldn't roll out episode titles or even remember scenes of dialogue, I can remember having Gillian Anderson plastered over a wall in my bedroom and bought the X-Files trading cards, poster books and soundtrack. I stood by the show when Duchovny left and made way for Robert Patrick and even when Annabeth Gish became a regular and the show took a turn into more political than paranormal areas, I was still there.
Garry Shandling and Tea' Leoni
Trying to think of favorite episodes…I know I was more into Scully story lines than Mulder ones. As a fan, your'e either team Mulder or team Scully and I was always, right from the go, team Scully!
As far as single episodes go, I will always have a soft spot for Hollywood A.D (Season 7 episode 19) which saw a movie made about a case Mulder and Scully were investigating and seeing Gary Shandling and Tea' Leoni play the big screen versions of our favorite paranormal sleuths. I still remember a scene in which Scully says to Mulder something to the effect of "I think she likes you" in reference to Tea' Leoni (playing herself who is married to David Duchovny).
The show ran for nine seasons, made stars out of leads David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson and won numerous awards and a legion of fans that still to this day (the show finished up in 2002) still adore the show and the on-screen chemistry between Duchovny and Anderson and like many shows, this on-screen chemistry created a lot of will-they-won't-they discussions.
David Duchovny (Photo credit: Gage Skidmore)
It wasn't until the first X-Files movie (Fight the Future) that we finally got to see Mulder and Scully show their true feeling towards each other – that was until that damned bee stung Scully rendering her unconscious. I'm pretty sure you could hear a collective "UGGGGHHHH" when that scene played out in cinemas.
So the 20th anniversary of the show has seen both David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson team up for appearances at both the San Diego Comic Con and recently (this past weekend) at the Paley Center for Television in New York where both stars were happy to put their hands up for more X-Files movies. Asked if they could recall how the relationship between Mulder and Scully had left off, both had the following to say:
"Well they (Mulder and Scully) were married the last movie," Duchovny said, referring to 2008's The X-Files: I Want to Believe.
"Were we actually married?" Anderson asked.
"I believe so. That was my impression," he responded.
According to creator Chris Carter, all that they are waiting on is Twentieth Century Fox to show interest in creating a third movie.
The X-Files complete series 1-9 plus both movies are all now available on DVD at all good retailers.
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GRAVATTE CENTRAL: The Loco Fleet
By alicebg, Nov 28 2017 08:52PM
Part 1: Reliance Rock #1; Eastern & Portland #'s 6 & 8
Gravatte Central is ostensibly an all-steam layout, but in addition to the 40-odd steam locomotives in the motive power pool, there are also two diesel railcars, one electric loco and four trolleys. This series aims to present the collection in a haphazardly numerical order beginning, obviously, with #1.
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Possibly the most bizarre thing I have ever seen...
By alicebg, Aug 17 2017 07:10PM
A wee while ago, as is my wont, I was browsing a local charity shop, when my eyes fell upon a DVD with the tantalising title Rare American Locomotives. The cover blurb promised 39 minutes of 'recently rediscovered' footage from the 1920s, plus a montage of British and European locos as a bonus. Mine for a quid, as indeed it soon was. Little did I suspect this E-rated disc would plunge me into a surrealist nightmare.
Filed under: trains, TV
THAT OTHER NORFOLK (AND WESTERN)... 2/2
By alicebg, Jun 3 2017 02:53PM
Arguably the N&W's ultimate achievement was the mighty Y6 2-8-8-2 (pictured). The culmination of a long line of Mallets that had its roots in the USRA designs of the WW1 era, the Y6 successfully bucked another trend to become the last word in compound locomotives.
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THAT OTHER NORFOLK (AND WESTERN)... (1/2)
Lately, thanks to my model railroading activities, I have been doing a lot of reading and video watching about the Norfolk & Western railroad. The N&W is famous for being the last major steam road to hold out against the diesel onslaught, not succumbing until 1960 (US roads were officially 'dieselized' by 1957). It's HQ of Roanoke, Virginina, became a mecca for steam enthusiasts and photographers in the 50s, not least O Winston Link, whose night portraits of the N&W in action have passed into popular legend. Link, among others, was documenting not only a dying way of railroading, but the passing of an age. However, if one studies the N&W, the most striking aspect is the road's modernity. If you ever wanted to know what late 20th-century steam railroading might have looked like, or even 21st-century steam, Roanoke provides the best model.
STEAMBOY: Working with Fire & Steel...*
(*China Crisis reference, in case you're wondering)
'Steampunk' is an ill-defined genre at the best of times, but one of its unquestioned nodal points is the extraordinary feature-length anime Steamboy. Visually stunning, thematically complex and erratically plotted, it represents almost all that is best about Japanese animation, as well as demonstrating why such productions can never penetrate the western mainstream.
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In past eBay tutorials, we talked about how people on eBay are willing to pay to learn what you already know – and the best way to convey (and sell!) That information to them is through an electronically delivered book, or "ebook". When a customer buys your ebook, you just email it to them, and you're done!
We talked about using Microsoft Word and Adobe Professional to create ebooks, and the pros and cons of each. I've been writing ebooks for almost three years, and while these two products are good, they have their limits. The best program I've come across yet to write your own ebooks is a product called eBook Pro.
For those who are concerned that an ebook program will be too complicated for them to learn, fear not! eBook Pro is about as simple a program as there is. All you have to do is click on a button or two, name your ebook, and start writing!
eBook Pro also allows easy insertion of images, charts, and just about anything else you want to put into your ebook. And whether you're writing about soup or nuts, you'll want to put some simple illustrations into your ebook to make it more interesting to your readers.
The best feature of eBook Pro, even better than its simplicity, is the username and password feature. You simply have to have some kind of password protection on your ebooks, or they're going to be heavily pirated – that is, someone will take your ebook and post it on a site where others can post it for free. That takes money out of your pocket!
While some ebook programs will allow only a single password to be assigned to your ebook, eBook Pro will create different username and passwords for every single purchaser of your ebook! It just does not get any better than that. And once your ebook really takes off, eBook Pro will even help you automate the distribution of your ebooks. It's a great product to get started with and grows with you as your business grows.
eBook Pro is also quite affordable, as it's less than half the price of Adobe Professional. Having used MS Word, Adobe Pro, and eBook Pro to create and sell ebooks on eBay, I can say that I've been using eBook Pro since the first day I bought it and have never gone back to the other programs. I know you'll be just as happy as I am with my copy.
Regardless of which program you choose to create your ebooks with, the important part is to get started! In future eBay tutorials, I'll share some tips and tricks I've learned along the way that will help put more money in your pocket. Until then, get to writing, and give yourself a raise by selling your ebooks on eBay!


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Chris Hughes (de nombre real Christopher Hughes) es un productor discográfico inglés que previamente alcanzó fama tocando para grupos punk y New Wave. Nació en Londres, Inglaterra, el 3 de marzo de 1954, pero comenzó su carrera musical en Liverpool, tocando en bandas de esa localidad, como The Blitz Brothers y Dalek I Love You, con la cual está de 1979 a 1980 y toma parte de la grabación del álbum Compass Kumpass. Ese último año, se une a Adam And The Ants, liderado por Adam Ant, en reemplazo de Dave Barbarossa (quien se fue con el resto de esta banda a Bow Wow Wow), participando en los álbumes Kings Of The Wild Frontier (1980) y Prince Charming (1981). En 1982, el grupo se disuelve y se reúne en Dalek I Love You, y comienza a trabajar con Tears For Fears, a quienes produce sus primeros dos álbumes, The Hurting y Songs From The Big Chair.

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Special Glamourcon Issue!! Photo cover ao AC actresses/spokesmodels Sharon Blair and Lois Hamilton!! Femforce resident alien Stardust stars in this issue's lead story, as she has finally embraced life on Earth, and in very human fashion, gets lost in the excitement of a new hairdo and costume.(first story appearance for this costume, whicch was eventually changed back. ) When she volunteers to appear at a charity fundraiser put together by the shady Wayne Markley, neither know that the event is about to be crashed by that Golden Age Ace comics villain,(and nemesis to Magno) The Clown. Guest stars Jeff Bembaron and Howard Williams. This untitled story is written and inked by Mark Heike, and drawn by Chris Allen. Then, it's the usual double dose of Matt Baker girly goodness, with his sensual art on Fox Feature's Phantom Lady, in a story called "The Television Spies", and a Sky Gal(Girl) strip out of Fiction House's Jumbo. A new lady to GGAQ arrives this ish out of The Golden Age, Black Venus and her black leather swimsuit and boots, from Continental's Contact Comics, in a story called "Agent X", drawn by Rudy Palais. Special photo coverage of the first ever Glamourcon in Los Angeles comes next, with a write up by Drake Letcher- and finally a special bonus, a second "new" story this issue, this one starring Mike Frankovich, Jr.'s lady spy, Dawn Hunter, in her first AC Comics story appearance. A mining dispute in South America involves international terrorists using a mine shaft as an ammo cache in this story plotted and drawn by Chris Allen, scripted by Mike Frankovich Jr., and Bill Black, and inked by Allen, Chad Hunt and Chris Allen. Color photo cover, interiors are color and black and white. 52 pages, standard comic book format. Printed in 1994.


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Q: Plot a Seaborn heatmap over a background picture I have a following problem. I would like to plot my heatmap over an image. See my simplified code below:
import pandas as pd
import seaborn as sns
import matplotlib.pyplot as plt
from PIL import Image

df = pd.DataFrame(np.array([[1, 2, 1], [4, 5, 1], [7, 8, 2], [8, 2, 3]]),
                   columns=['a', 'b', 'c'])

#make the df heatmap friendly
df_cnt = df.reset_index().pivot(index='a',
                                            columns='b', values='c')

#missing values
df_cnt.fillna(0, inplace=True)

#load an image
my_image = Image.open("./image.png")

#plot a an image
plt.imshow(my_image, zorder = 0)
#Note: I can see the image correctly in my IDE

#plot a heatmap
h = sns.heatmap(df_cnt)

#Heatmap is displayed but it is not over the backroung image....

What is the problem here? Is it because the color for 0 values in my heatmap is black?
I tried to follow answer here, but it did not work to me: Plotting seaborn heatmap on top of a background picture

A: You can use mpl.image in the answer you are referring to to overlay the image. You need to make sure to specify the transparency of the heatmap.
import matplotlib.image as mpimg # add
h = sns.heatmap(df_cnt, alpha=0.1, zorder=2) # update
my_image = mpimg.imread("./image.png") # update
# update
h.imshow(my_image,
         aspect=h.get_aspect(),
         extent= h.get_xlim() + h.get_ylim(),
         zorder=1)

plt.show() # add


Well that was a pleasant surprise! We have now unlocked the Elite Temple Guard, as mentioned in the previous post they will have a heavier version of armour seen on the Bog-Bloods, with more detail and more plates covering the body.
Seen mostly with high nobles and generals, there are no better warriors in the Eru-Kin ranks. Heavily armoured and fitted for close combat fighting, they carry Mag Pistols and Power Swords.protecting their masters to the death.
Lets see what we can do in the final 5 hours!!
The Elite Body Guard will have a similar set of armour to this.
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Left Right Centre w/ Buckley, Delaney & Frank Mead
Written by conall. Posted in Past 'Events', Music
The best of the blues with Noel Bridgeman, Tommy Moore, Ed Deane, James Delaney, Richie Buckley and Frank Mead! Noel Bridgeman – drums and vocals, is undoubtedly one of the best drummers that Ireland has ever produced. He started playing with Skid Row: Phillip Lynott on vocals, Brush Shiels on bass, Gary Moore on guitar. Noel has played and recorded with artists such as Mary Black, Mike Scott and the Waterboys, Jackson Browne, Sharon Shannon, Steve Earle, Christy Moore, Van Morrison, Mick Hanley, Donal Lunny, The Corrs, The Chieftans and Paul Brady. Apart from his ability as drummer and percussionist, Noel is a very distinctive singer. His funky, unique and very soulful interpretations of blues, rock and soul classics are a must hear for any fan of these genres. Ed Deane – guitar and vocals. Ed started playing guitar and slide guitar while still at school. Age sixteen he formed Blueshouse and played alongside visiting American blues artists such as, Champion Jack Dupree, Johnny Shines, Mississippi, Fred Mac Dowell and Juke Boy Bonner. He played with Granny's Intentions and the Woods Band. Moving to London, he played with Bees Make Honey, recording an album with them produced by Nick Lowe. After a spell in France, he joined Frankie Miller Band, touring Europe and the US. In the eighties he wrote soundtrack music for Stormy Monday and Leaving Las Vegas. In the 90's he recorded and toured with Chris Jagger, Nick Lowe, Bap Kennedy and Dana Gillespie. Since returning to Ireland, he has released his own album of instrumental music, Slideshow and with Left, Right and Centre has recently toured with Donovan. Tommy Moore has been playing bass and singing in bands since the 1970's. He hails from a family of famous Irish and now internationally renowned musicians ; Butch Moore, Des Moore, (The premier session guitarist in Ireland since the 1960's), his daughter Gwen has a Phd in Music Education, his nephew Paul Moore, bassist with Van Morrison, his grand nephew, Jake Curran, guitarist with Niall Horan. He has been involved with artists and bands such as ; The Vampires , The Strangers, Stagalee, a founder member along with Errol Walsh, Pat Farrell and Don Baker in blues outfit 'The Business', played bass on Paul Brady's first electric album "Hard Station", and toured with Brady. Played bass on the Johnny Logan Eurovision winner "What's Another Year" Played bass in the original Irish production of "Jesus Christ Superstar". Other associations include; The Fleadh Cowboys, Mary Coughlin, Christy Moore, Bill Whelan (Riverdance), Ronnie Drew, Philip Donnelly, Scullion,( Balance and Control, Prod. John Martyn), Greg Boland, Jimmy Faulkner, Mick Pyro, Anto Drennan, Myles Drennan. He has done numerous studio and RTE sessions as a bassist and backing vocalist. While involved with all of this, he taught Bass and Aural skills in The Senior College, Ballyfermot for 25 years. He currently plays bass and is a vocalist with "Left Right and Centre, along with Noel Bridgeman (drums) and Ed Deane (guitar), he is lead vocalist and bassist with his band " Badge", and is bassist and vocalist with the Steely Dan tribute band "Aja". Frank Mead, sax / flute / harmonica / bones player. Frank has had a successful career as a sideman, session musician and sometimes solo artist. He was a founding member of Bill Wyman's Rhythm Kings since its conception; working alongside such legendary names as Georgie Fame, Gary Brooker, Peter Frampton, Andy Fairweather-Lowe and Martin Taylor. Frank has worked with long-time colleague Beverley Craven since the late eighties, playing on her first and all subsequent albums. Over the years he has worked with Irish legends Gary Moore, Rory Gallagher, Mary Coughlan and many other international names including Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Michael McDonald, Albert King, Lowell Fulsom, BB King, Albert Collins, Squeeze, Leo Sayer, Al Green, Eric Clapton, Robin Gibb and Go West, to name but a few. He helped launch and establish former Jethro Tull guitarist, Martin Barre's 'New Day' venture. Frank also tours regularly with German superstars Marius Muller Westernhagen and Peter Maffay. He recently received two platinum MTV Unplugged awards for his work with these artists. Richie Buckley – tenor sax has long been recognized on an international level as one of the finest jazz musicians of today. His performing credits include Van Morrison, Freddie Hubbard, Dave McForKenna, Jiggs Wigham, Bob Dylan, Georgie Fame, Carlos Santana, Elvis Costello and many more. James Delaney: Keyboards James Delaney was the keyboard player of choice for most discerning musicians and bands in the rock scene in Dublin in the seventies and eighties. Bands like Stagalee, Rob Strong & the Rockets and the Red Peters blues band were quick to snap up such a precocious and exciting young talent. His career and reputation hasn't slowed down any since then and he remains the go-to keyboard player for individuality, creative flair, a great groove, an intimate acquaintance with a wide range of musical styles… all delivered with real panache and 'character'. James has been described as 'eccentric' by some… a euphemism which covers a lot of territory! But his focus is always on the music and he generally eschews most modern distractions which aren't strictly relevant… and which he considers a waste of time… like social media. doors 9.30 music 10-12 entry 15e
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We are yakkin' with Dr. Adam Paul Causgrove of the American Mustache Institute, which has it's headquarters in Pittsburgh.
Do mustached men have more fun?
Am I an underachiever by not having a mustache?
There's a big Beard for Beasts event coming up this weekend!