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Museums Recognised for High Standards of Management, Care of Collections and Visitor Services
The GAA Museum in Croke Park is among seven of Ireland's museums which were today recognised for high standards of management, care of collections and visitor services, by the Heritage Council under its Museum Standards Programme for Ireland (MSPI). The awards were presented by the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, Heather Humphreys TD.
Dublin City Gallery The Hugh Lane and the Zoological Museum in Trinity College were awarded full accreditation, while Farmleigh OPW and the GAA Museum have successfully maintained their full accreditation. Three other museums -- Dublin Castle State Apartments OPW, Clare Museum and Highlanes Gallery in Drogheda — have been awarded interim accreditation.
Speaking about the Museums Programme, Michael Starrett, Heritage Council Chief Executive, said: "Given the crucial importance of our tourism industry, especially to rural and regional Ireland, it is vital that the cultural experience we are offering visitors is of the highest quality possible. Research by Fáilte Ireland last year found that 'natural, unspoilt environment, 'attractive cities and towns', and 'interesting history/culture' were among the top factors influencing people to consider Ireland as a holiday destination .
"Museums tell our story. They hold in trust for the people, native and visitor alike, a great many objects, documents and artefacts that we value and wish to pass on to future generations. Accreditation under the Museum Standards Programme offers quality assurance to all visitors that these museums are adhering to a very high set of standards".
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Minister Heather Humphreys said:
"The Museum Standards Programme helps to ensure high standards are achieved across our museums sector. The number of participants in the programme has increased almost five fold since it was first launched 9 years ago. It is important that we strive to have the best possible standards in our museums, which are such a huge tourism asset and a great source of pride in local communities. I would like to congratulate the museums which have received accreditation and commend them for their commitment to excellence."
The Museum Standards Programme is an important initiative which sets out to improve all aspects of Ireland's museum practice and in particular raise the standards of care for collections across Ireland's museums and galleries. When first launched in 2006 the Programme had 12 participants, today there are 58 museums participating.
For further details on the Museum Standards Programme click here.
Dublin City Gallery The Hugh Lane has achieved Full Accreditation.
Dublin City Gallery The Hugh Lane, a well-run vibrant institution with a significant collection of art works of national and international importance, undoubtedly plays an important role in the cultural life of the country. The Gallery has a proud tradition of excellence in terms of its collections and the service it offers to the public. It is clear that this success is in no small measure due to the enthusiasm and dedication of its trustees and staff, who work hard to ensure a strong level of engagement as well as reaching a wider audience through recognised academic achievement. The continuing interest and support of Dublin City Council is also a major contributing factor to the success of the Gallery.
The Zoological Museum, TCD, has achieved Full Accreditation
"Particular strengths of the Museum include the strong ethos for research and for collections care and management, combined with a firm commitment to public engagement. The Museum successfully promotes wider understanding of the significance of the collection and its role in interpreting global conservation issues.
"Significant achievements cross each of the areas of the Standards, including clarification of governance arrangements, improvements in collections documentation and storage arrangements and the development of a budget and income stream for the Museum. A programme of student-led guided tours of the museum has been introduced which, in addition to providing an improved and cost-effective service for visitors, has embedded the role of the museum collection within the student curriculum. This innovation will become a key strength as closer involvement of the museum collection within the student experience will ensure its greater appreciation and therefore support the sustainability of the museum in the longer term."
GAA Museum has maintained Full Accreditation
"Previous assessments have referred to the GAA Museum's commitment to quality, with participation in MSPI being an important ingredient. This Maintenance Assessment demonstrated that not only does this continue to be the case, but that the Museum continues to develop and improve its three strands of enterprise — a popular public offer, best-practice in collections care/management, and robust commercial management. The four years since the award of Full Accreditation has been a busy time for the Museum. Its museum galleries have been comprehensively refurbished, which contributed to a 15% increase in visits over the period; this project also enabled improvements to collections care in its display galleries. The temporary exhibitions programme has also increased in stature, and a current show based on loans from the National Museum of Ireland acknowledges the Museum's ability to operate at high professional standards. By digitisation and other means the Archive is developing new means of access to important collections. Such achievements are the more impressive given that the Museum operates with a very small staff team.
Farmleigh, OPW, has maintained Full Accreditation
"Farmleigh was, in 2011, the first property operated by the Office of Public Works (OPW) to achieve Full Accreditation. It met simultaneously the standards for both Interim and Full Accreditation, within 2½ years of Initial Assessment. Three years later, on the basis of the evidence provided in the application and the checks made during the visit, this assessment concludes that Farmleigh continues to meet the Standards for both Interim and Full Accreditation. The application and visit demonstrated that the positive attributes identified in earlier reports remain in place; in particular, Farmleigh's management continues to be progressive, diligent and responsive, with its museum and heritage functions carefully reconciled with its primary role as State guest-house and functions venue. Given the need to balance these two very different functions, the general level of attainment is notable.
Dublin Castle State Apartments, OPW, has achieved Interim Accreditation
"Dublin Castle has an iconic place in Ireland's history, both before and since Independence. It continues to perform a number of key roles for the State, notably the inauguration of successive Presidents of Ireland. The significance of the building and its historic content mean that, though the collection is small in scale, meeting the minimum standards embodied by MSPI represents a key indicator of the State's commitment to this special part of Ireland's national inheritance.
Clare Museum has achieved Interim Accreditation
"Clare Museum submitted a high quality and thorough application and the Museum strove hard to complete any outstanding matters In particular, the Museum regularized the questions about collections ownership, documentation and disposal policy. It has also prepared a sound Strategic Management Plan, something it did not have in 2007. The preparation of an SMP is one the more onerous tasks of the MSPI scheme and the Museum is to be congratulated on presenting a sound and sensible plan. Clare Museum is to be congratulated on the very high standard of the Collection, Disposal and Loan policies submitted. It is also to be commended for already achieving two Full Standards in advance of its application for Full Standard accreditation. Also commended are the Curator's studies for a post-graduate Diploma in Museum Practice and Management at the University of Ulster. It is clear to the assessors that Clare Museum has approached the scheme in a professional manner and that it conducts its business in a similar fashion.
Highlanes Gallery, Drogheda, has achieved Interim Accreditation
The Highlanes Gallery joined the Programme in 2011. Its 1st Assessment report was exemplary and indicated that the Gallery was already achieving many of the Standards. In subsequent years the Gallery faced a number of unexpected challenges which it overcame while maintaining a world class programme of exhibitions complemented by an excellent education programme. The team at the Highlanes Gallery submitted a very detailed and comprehensive application for Interim Accreditation demonstrating considerable progress since its last assessment.
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The Heritage Council is the statutory body charged with identifying, protecting, preserving and enhancing Ireland's national heritage. National heritage includes Monuments, Archaeological objects, Heritage objects, Architectural heritage, Flora, Fauna, Wildlife habitats, Landscapes, Seascapes, Wrecks, Geology, Heritage gardens and parks, and Inland waterways.
Established under the Heritage Act 1995, and operating under the aegis of the Department of Arts, Heritage and Gaeltacht, the Heritage Council provides advice to the Minister, and partners and networks with Local Authorities and a wide range of other organisations and individuals to promote Ireland's heritage.
A pilot study of the Museum Standards Programme for Ireland (MSPI) took place from 1999- 2004. A review of the Programme was completed in 2006 and it was launched in 2007. There are 58 museums participating in the Programme.
Oversight and authority for MSPI resides with the Heritage Council. A panel of Assessors, drawn from senior museum professionals based in Ireland, Northern Ireland and the UK, has been appointed to review applications for accreditation. As part of the accreditation process two Assessors review each museum's written application, conduct a site-visit and submit a written report with their recommendations to the Programme's Advisory Group. The Advisory Group reviews the Assessors' reports before making its recommendations regarding the awarding of accreditation to the Heritage Council. The Heritage Council reviews the Advisory Group's recommendations and confirms the awarding of accreditation.
Fully accredited museums will usually have been assessed three times during the accreditation process: Year One: 1st (consultative) Assessment - to benchmark what standards are being met, part met, not met, Interim Accreditation Assessment and Full Accreditation Assessment. In 2010 the Programme commenced the process to confirm Maintenance of Full Accreditation.
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The Dracula Quartet, featuring Tom "Count Dracula" Muellner on keys, headlines the Brookfield Jazz Society concert Oct. 31 at Sawa's Old Warsaw.
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Scaring up some jazz
The Brookfield Jazz Society presents a Halloween-themed live performance by the Dracula Quartet on Thursday, Oct. 31 at 7 p.m. in the lower-level Jazz Room of Sawa's Old Warsaw restaurant, 9200 W. Cermak Road in Broadview.
The quartet features tenor sax man Bill Overton (aka Count Orloff), bassist Rob Kassinger on loan from the CSO, Philly "Monster Toe" Gratteau on the drums and Count Dracula, aka Tommy Muellner, on keys.
The concert is open to all. There is a cover charge of $10 (BJS members pay $7 on production of membership card).
For more info visit brookfieldjazz.org.
Halloween at the library
Riverside Public Library, 1 Burling Road, invites children to a special Halloween Storytime and Trick-or-Treat Parade on Thursday, Oct. 31 at 10:30 a.m.
The not-too-spooky storytime will be followed by a trick-or-treat parade around the library. Costumes are welcome and bring a trick-or-treat bag. The event is free to attend and no registration is necessary. Stroller parking is limited.
Used eyeglass collection
The Riverside Township Lions Club will sponsor a special collection of used eyeglasses at churches in Riverside and North Riverside on Spectacle Sunday, which will be held Nov. 3.
Collection boxes will be available for congregation members who are dropping off their used eyeglasses at participating churches, including Riverside Presbyterian, 116 Barrypoint Road; Sts. Peter and Paul Lutheran, 250 Woodside Road; and St. Mary's, 126 Herrick Road, all in Riverside, and Mater Christi, 2431 10th Ave. in North Riverside.
The Lions Club will have the eyeglasses refurbished and provide them to people in need in low- and middle-income communities.
Happy birthday, Beethoven
Celebrate Beethoven's 150th birthday in Riverside by attending a special concert at ascension Lutheran Church, 400 Nuttall Road, on Sunday, Nov. 3 at 4 p.m. The event, features concert pianist John Goodwin, the principal accompanist for the Chicago Symphony Chorus, and the Oriana Singers, a world-class six voice a cappella group led by William Chin.
A goodwill offering will be collected. Parking is available around the church and Ames School.
Sugar skull workshop
North Riverside Park Mall, 7501 Cermak Road in North Riverside, invites you to celebrate Dios de los Muertos by attending a free Sugar Skull Workshop on the lower level behind Starbucks on Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 1 and 2 from 1 to 6 p.m.
Kids will receive sugar skulls and tools to decorate them. Professional designers will be on hand to assist.
Volunteers sought for LTHS heart screening
As part of a program to identify teenagers at risk of sudden cardiac death, Young Hearts for Life will be screening Lyons Township High School students for free in November.
In order to offer this free screening nearly 200 volunteers are needed. Each volunteer will be required to attend one 90-minute training session scheduled for the evening prior to the actual date of the event.
Training will be offered from 5:30 to 7 p.m. or 7 to 8:30 p.m. on Nov. 6, at LTHS South Campus, 4900 S. Willow Springs Road in Western Springs, and on Nov. 13 at the North Campus, 100 S. Brainard Ave. in LaGrange.
Volunteer shifts are available on Nov. 7 at South Campus and Nov. 14 at North Campus and are divided into two blocks -- 7 to 11:30 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. to 3:05 p.m. on both screening days.
No medical training or experience is necessary for volunteers, who must be over the age of 18. To volunteer, call LTHS Community Relations at 708-579-6483 or visit yh4l.org/calendar.
ν Riverside-Brookfield High School, 160 Ridgewood Road in Riverside, hosts Water Exercise Techniques (WET), an adult level fitness class on Wednesday nights Nov. 6 through Dec. 18 at 7:30 p.m. No swimming involved. $36 for six classes. Email Noelle at bajohrn@rbhs208.net for info.
ν Friends of the Chicago Portage will host their final tour of 2019 of the Chicago Portage National Historic Site, 4800 Harlem Ave. (two blocks north of I-55), on Nov. 2 at 10 a.m. Meet at the statue of Marquette, Joliet and their Native-American guide. The free 2-hour tour is about a half mile in length on a gravel path in the woods.
ν The grief support group at Hitzeman Funeral Home, 9445 31st St. in Brookfield, meets Nov. 12 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. with a special Game Night. Take the opportunity to take a break and play bingo. Win prizes from local businesses. RSVP by Nov. 8 to info@hitzemanfuneral.com or 708-485-2000.
ν Compassion Factory Art Gallery and Studio, 9210 Broadway Ave. in Brookfield, continues its Day of the Dead Community Altar Exhibition through Nov. 2. On Nov. 1 from 7 to 10 p.m. make a paper luminary in remembrance of a loved one. On Nov. 2 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., learn how to make Day of the Dead paper flowers.
ν Riverside Arts Center,32 E. Quincy St., presents "Souths & Norths" in the Freeark Gallery, featuring the work of Mauricio Forero, through Nov. 23. The FlexSpace Gallery presents the work of Andy Young in "Ominous Thinkly Devices" through Dec. 19. See the work of Jaclyn Jacunski in "Dream Additions" in the outdoor sculpture garden through the end of November. Gallery hours are Tuesday through Saturday from 1 to 5 p.m. Free and open to the public.
ν Join the Brookfield Chamber of Commerce on Oct. 31 and every Thursday through Nov. 21 at 4:30 p.m. at Joe's Saloon, 9220 47th St. in Brookfield, for their weekly 60-to-Win prize drawing, the organizations biggest annual fundraiser. Each week the chamber gives away $1,000 – one $500 winner and five $100 winners. Tickets are sold out but join in the fun.
νNorth Riverside Public Library, 2400 Desplaines Ave., hosts a Senior Drop-in on Nov. 1 from 10 a.m. to noon in the Meeting Room. Play cards and socialize every Friday.
For adults and seniors there's Day of the Dead Altar Making on Nov. 1 from 4 to 6 p.m.; Internet 101 on Nov. 1 at 6 p.m.; Café y Conversacion/Conversation Café for learners of both languages on Nov. 2 at 10:30 a.m.; Tai Chi (registration required) on Nov. 4 at 6:30 p.m.; and Move and Groove for seniors with limited mobility on Nov. 5 at 2 p.m. To sign up for senior and adult events, call 708-447-0869 or visit www.northriversidelibrary.org/events.
νFor kids there's Lapsit Storytime (toddlers through age 5) on Oct. 31 at 10:30 a.m.; Tales & Treats (ages 2-5) on Nov. 2 at 10:30 a.m.; Make a Mini Movie (grades 5-12) on Nov. 2 from 4 to 5:30 p.m. and Nov. 5 from 6 to 7:30 p.m.; Messy Mornings for Munchkins (ages 2-5) on Nov. 5 at 11:30 a.m.; and Every Child a Reader/Cada Nino un Lector (ages 6+) on Nov. 6 at 4 p.m.
ν The Brookfield Elks Lodge, 9022 31st St., hosts bingo every Monday night. Doors open at 5 p.m. and games start at 7 p.m. minimum cash payout of $2,275 a night, plus pull tabs, lightning, tic-tac and raffles.
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Caring for God's World
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Church Stretton Methodist Church was built in 1906 following the purchase of land from the Stretton Land Company in 1905 for the sum of £60. Plans were drawn up for a church, school room and manse in Ruabon brick and in an architectural style popular throughout the Methodist Connection. The church was to have a central door with a porch leading to two internal side doors. At the far end, a central raised pulpit and communion area was planned and behind that the vestry, above which was a gallery to house the organ. Heating was to be from a coal boiler in the basement supplying hot water to radiators. Lighting was to be by gas. The architect was Mr W Scott-Deakin of Shrewsbury. The cost of the church was £1,000 but because of financial difficulties the schoolroom and manse were not built then.
The foundation stone was laid on 16th April 1906 and just four months later the church was opened on Monday 6th August 1906. It was noted in the Stretton Advertiser report of the opening that the pitch pine floor had not yet been laid (so presumably there were no pews.)
At the opening Mr W Pace who had initiated the purchase of the land, stated "Primitive Methodists had not built the place in any spirit of opposition to other churches …. their business was not to oppose but to co-operate."
The manse was built in 1922/3 for the sum of £1,239.1s. It was called Bourne House in memory of Hugh Bourne, the founder of Primitive Methodism. In 1998 the house was modernised and enlarged at a further cost of £70,000.
Due to a rapidly expanding Sunday School the church hall was built in 1956 for the sum of £2,860 to provide seating for 100, a kitchen and cloakrooms. It was extended in 1993 to provide a link into the back of the church with a larger kitchen and disabled toilet facilities.
The 21st Century.
In time for the centenary of the church the interior was remodelled in 2006, the pews and fixed pulpit removed, vestry door repositioned and a worship platform installed, complete with disabled access. The communion rail, pulpit and communion table can be easily removed and the comfortable chairs reconfigured, thus making the church multi-purpose. The excellent acoustics make it a perfect venue for concerts and lectures. The solid oak doors were replaced by glazed entrance doors and the arched window to the back of the vestibule replaced with glass doors, etched with a view of Carding Mill Valley. This glazed entrance gives the building a more modern and welcoming appearance.
The modern interior of the church
Cropper Memorial window 1974
Cropper Memorial window
A distinctive feature of our church is a colourful stained glass window inscribed "To the Glory of God and in loving memory of Bernard George Cropper"dated 1974
Down the centre is a picture of Jesus, with a triple halo incorporating symbols of the cross and of the Spirit. Below is a fruiting tree. Parables of the Sower and Good Samaritan are illustrated, along with pictures of St. Christopher and St. Francis.
The Church Organ
In March 1907 the church purchased a "Malcolm" reed organ for the sum of £11.15s, possibly similar to the one shown in this picture.
In 1934 the trustees were offered a better organ for £474 but it was another seven years before a replacement was considered again. In 1941 there was the opportunity to acquire from Jacob Street Mission, Accrington, a two manual pipe organ built around 1860 by Messers Drivers of Burnley, Lancashire. It was installed in the gallery behind the pulpit. The same organ, in excellent condition is still in use today though in 1960 it was moved from the gallery to its present position by J Oakes & Son of Meir Heath, Stoke on Trent. It was completely overhauled and a new pedal board was converted to pneumatic action.
The Drivers organ of 1860 showing the original layout of the church, complete with pews and central pulpit
These notes on the history of the church are taken from Church Stretton Methodist Church Centenary booklet, compiled by Colin Powney with additional material by Ruth & Ward Davies.
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Mill redevelopment may start in 2015
Redevelopment could start in 2015 on former NewPage paper mill site.
Mill redevelopment may start in 2015 Redevelopment could start in 2015 on former NewPage paper mill site. Check out this story on greenbaypressgazette.com: http://post.cr/1w9cLHU
Holly Meyer, Post-Crescent Media Published 11:13 a.m. CT Oct. 16, 2014 | Updated 11:18 a.m. CT Oct. 16, 2014
Work on the former NewPage mill site will begin this fall as the village of Kimberly and developers work with the state Department of Natural Resources to address environmental concerns. The site should be ready for development in June next year.(Photo: Wm. Glasheen/Post-Crescent Media)Buy Photo
KIMBERLY – Village officials know the former NewPage paper mill site is an eyesore, but they're asking Kimberly residents for patience as they continue to work on its redevelopment.
The rock piles and rundown buildings aren't going anywhere soon, but efforts are ongoing to transform the 98-acre property into the Cedars at Kimberly, which will host commercial, residential and green space corridors along the Fox River.
Kimberly Administrator Adam Hammatt said the project recently took a big step forward when the Village Board inked a development agreement coordinating a public/private partnership with local developer Stadtmueller & Associates and AIM Development.
"We're excited that we're moving forward and hopefully we can start seeing some development in the coming years," Hammatt said.
The master plans for the site were unveiled in November 2013, but little else has publicly happened with the project. However, the key players have been working behind the scenes to sort through the complex legal process surrounding the agreement, said Randy Stadtmueller, of local developer Stadtmueller & Associates.
"This has been a process of getting all of the requirements that both the village and the developer will face here into a contract so that there is a predictable process through the steps that require private investment and public investment being matched together," Stadtmueller said.
The project is now in the final phases of pre-development work, Stadtmueller said.
AIM Development's Canadian parent company is new to redevelopment and has had to jump some hurdles as it learns how development works in Wisconsin, Hammatt said.
"We had to overcome all of those and we believe we've done so and hopefully we're going to move forward in a direction that changes the look of the landscape down there," Hammatt said.
Residents will see movement on the site this fall as the village and developers work with the state Department of Natural Resources to address any environmental concerns.
"If it goes quickly we could see some more demolition down there. We could see some fill being brought in. We could see those gravel piles that are sitting there being moved about," Hammatt said. "If it goes slowly, all of that may happen in the spring."
They hope to have the site ready for development by June 1, 2015, and Stadtmueller is working on finding developers.
"What we have here is a need for multiple developers or construction companies to participate because it's a lot of land and we want to move with the market in a prudent way, but as rapidly as we can," Stadtmueller said. "We have prepared requests for proposals and we'll be issuing those here sometime this fall for construction in 2015 and '16."
The project is ambitious, but Hammatt is confident the Cedars at Kimberly will become a reality, especially since riverfront property near Appleton is scarce.
"Hopefully we'll see some development next year," Hammatt said. "We need to remain flexible because we have to go which way the market is blowing and that may change the master plan up some, but I don't think it's going to change the overall vision of having a great place to live and recreate and access to the river."
— Holly Meyer: 920-993-1000, ext. 426, or hmeyer@postcrescent.com; on Twitter @HollyAMeyer
NewPage site timeline
• September 2008: After more than a century of papermaking, Ohio-based NewPage closes its mill in Kimberly.
• 2011: Kimberly leaders and New North Inc. say an Illinois-based company withdrew plans to reopen the mill.
• 2011: Montreal-based American Iron & Metal Co. purchases the mill and property.
• August 2012: The East Central Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission holds "visioning sessions" for the site.
• November 2013: A master plan is unveiled for the property.
• September 2014: The village and developers reach a development agreement, which coordinates the public-private partnership for the project.
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Sand Beach Park is a 12-acre park addition to Lady Bird Johnson Lake in Austin Texas that is the result of a public/private urban housing venture. Kevin Sloan Studio designed the part and collaborated with R&R Studios from Miami for the public art project, producing an outdoor "dining room, lamps and table." As a commentary on the domestic architecture of the urban housing the table performs as public art and as a social condenser. The park design is configured to feature the installation and provide multi-functional spaces public use.


Friend recommendations plus online searches equal a $500 billion opportunity for local businesses to market themselves on Facebook, say the makers of Stik, an online review website. Trust is important when selecting the person who will dive inside your mouth with a sharp object (your dentist) or the person who will help you save for the home you want now as well as the one you'll retire in (your financial planner). In this infographic, Stik shows exactly which service providers people might be able to find using Facebook's search bar, Graph Search.


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Ohio singer Nightbirde gives update on health, future
by: Stephanie Thompson
Posted: Nov 24, 2021 / 02:32 PM EST
Updated: Nov 27, 2021 / 02:16 PM EST
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Musical artist and Ohio native Nightbirde appeared on CNN with Chris Cuomo to talk about her health, the holidays, what she's working on and maintaining a positive attitude while battling cancer.
Cuomo introduced Zanesville native Jane Marczewski with one of her famous quotes, "You can't wait until life isn't hard anymore before you decide to be happy," adding that she walks "the walk" when it comes to being happy in the face of adversity.
Simon Cowell shares update on Ohio singer 'Nightbirde' amid cancer battle
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Then a clip was played of her shining moment this summer when she auditioned for "America's Got Talent" while struggling with her cancer, earning Simon Cowell's Golden Buzzer for her performance.
Since that performance, Nightbirde has kept a low profile, stepping aside from the "America's Got Talent" competition to focus on fighting her life-threatening illness.
"Well, you know what, I wish we would get a faster miracle, but it's happening slow, little by little day-by-day I'm getting a little better," Nightbirde told Cuomo when asked about how she is doing. "I did get a scan result back and a bunch of stuff that was there has now disappeared and a bunch of the really big stuff has gone down in size so, we're on the way."
Cuomo then asked if she was comfortable enough with her struggle "to continue to dare to dream about what happens next?"
"I think life sometimes is a game of, choose your pain, so the pain of continuing or the pain of giving up. So, the pain of continuing, there's a lot more uncertainty that way, but I think the pain of giving up is so much worse."
The conversation also touched on Nighbirde's holiday plans when Cuomo asked her to reflect on what Thanksgiving means to her this year.
"Every year that I get to gather around the table with people that I love, it's such a — it's such an honor and a gift," she responded. "I shouldn't, I should not be alive right now based on the usual statistics. So every year when this time comes around, it's special for the whole family."
Nightbirde went on to describe her attitude toward life when Cuomo pressed about her "heavy truth."
'You've already won': Ohio singer Nightbirde's 'America's Got Talent' appearance brings Simon Cowell to tears
"Well, I think every, every moment that we breathe is a miracle and a gift," she said. "Most people don't know what a joy it is to wake up in the morning without pain, 'cause they've just experienced, you know, maybe a normal life. But those like me who face death on a day-to-day basis.
"Sometimes I think we're the luckier ones because if we get to really see the sweetness of life and the miracle is to love and be loved. And to, to dream and to have a, you know, the chance at a future. I don't know if I'll ever get used to the weight of that, or I don't know if I'll ever, I don't know if it'll ever become casual to me again, just to live."
Near the end of the interview, Nightbride discussed her current plans when it comes to making music and what is happening in her life professionally.
"I am so proud of everything I'm writing right now," she said. "Uhm again, pain can be a gift because it really, really drives you to deep places to, to dig for gold. Sometimes you gotta dig really, really deep for gold. And, and that's, that's what I've been doing. I'm really proud of the stuff that I'm, I'm working on. And the voice is getting there. Today I actually sang a lot and even it, even though it's not up to 100%, I am just so happy to be singing. I could not stop smiling today."
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The great thing about making an Indian curry is that you can use any vegetable you have on hand and turn it into a feast and something special. This is a delicious vegetarian dish. I bought some onions, garlic and zucchini at the farmers market and a few ripe tomatoes and green peppers and decided to make a curry. I usually grind the spice myself in my little coffee/spice grinder, but you can use already ground spice and it will make you a perfect dish.
With zucchini I like to make a lightly spiced curry so you can still taste the essence of the vegetable.
This recipe cooks fairly quickly and goes great with aromatic basmati rice a few whole cloves and a handful of baby peas, frozen will do nicely if you cant get fresh. The addition of coconut milk gives a velvety, creamy element to the curry.
In a medium sized pan heat the coconut oil heat till hot,then turn it down and add the mustard seeds. They will pop and splutter. Now add the turmeric, black pepper, chilli and onion seeds cook for 2 minutes.
add the onion, garlic, ginger and cook till soft.
add the green peppers and zucchini and stir well coating the veggies in the spices.
add the coconut milk and salt and stir well a then throw in the tomatoes.
Put a tight fitting lid on top of pan and simmer till veggies are cooked about 10 minutes or so, sprinkle in the garam masala and stir.
Let the curry rest a while before serving with the basmati rice.
after the long pause of not trying anything new I've turned to your blog for inspiration!
As I told you before my love of Indian food is credited to the Van Zandts. So your tasty curry was put to the test yesterday, late afternoon. One of the main reasons we enjoy your recipes is the kids can put their fundamental ingredient,Fun, in and we all really do get the buzz of the kitchen. it turned out delicious and everything was as you described,gorgeous! Afterwards we hung around and thought of trying the other recipes, when the everyday grub isn't tackling our taste buds.
Hi Karl it has, been a while since I've heard from you. I am so glad you tried the curry and the kids had fun in the kitchen.
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this dress is what I would wear!
Like, those blue lights have never come on behind me.
I think I would PANIC if they did!
...though I DO try to stay as close to to the speed limit as I can.
I LIVE by a calendar!
How in the world do you people without one live?
I would miss and be late to EVERYTHING without one.
This year I decided to use my Ipad as my calendar.
I just still like a paper and pencil calendar.
Ok, that's all the Fun Facts I have today.
I am on my 2nd Erin Condren life planner and love it! The personalization aspect makes it so fun and its very user friendly. Easily adapted to be used however you choose. It's a little pricey but someone it.
I love that dress too. I recently decided to get rid of my wedding dress because I can't imagine my daughter would ever wear it. There are too many beautiful dresses to pick from these days. I'm a paper calendar girl all the way - can't do it without paper. I bought the extra large Lilly calendar last year and have decided it takes up too much room. I'm going back to mid size again next year.
I love that dress too! And not only do I live by my calendar, it's a WALL calendar! That's how old school I am. Ha. I have a day planner but it's the wall one that I am consistently updating.
My husband doesn't like that I do not use my iPhone or iPad as my agenda. I tried it and hated being so limited or at least I felt I was so limited. Art is so math and business minded he gets overwhelmed with pages and colors, I get overwhelmed with just a screen. We are the opposite. I want to hold, flip and write. I am on my third Life Planner and everyone of my girls have used them through high school and college. Love it.


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When thinking about purchasing a home to live in or a property for investing, one thing is certain; location is everything. We have all heard the old adage, "Location, location, location!" This still applies when purchasing Sacramento investment property, rather than a home for your family. Location can make or break your ROI and here's why.
Just like stocks, real estate values fluctuate. The key to maintain a higher value is to have a well-located property. Properties in good Sacramento locations tend to be the last ones to take a hit when the down cycle comes around. They also appreciate faster and for more extended periods of time than properties in less sought after areas.
Adversely, properties in poor locations are last to appreciate and first to depreciate. They have the biggest swings in value, leaving the owner with the risk of selling at a loss.
Rent all depends on a property's value. If your Sacramento property is in a desired location, rent will rise. When rent rises, appreciation occurs, increasing cash flow.
Ultimately, location is key to maintaining a steady cash flow. Rental income will swing with the property value cycles, which could be detrimental to your cash flow and ROI.
Schools: potential tenants may have children and the quality of surrounding schools could play a factor in their decision to rent.
Crime: there are several ways to check crime in the area. Check with the local police or public library to learn crime statistics for neighborhoods in the area.
Employment: when searching for a rental, tenants want to be near job opportunities. Properties closer to employment centers average a higher rent and are able to maintain it.
Amenities: check the area for local parks, shopping centers, community pools, gyms, movie theaters, and anything else that may attract potential tenants.
Local Rent: look into the average rent in the area. Make sure it could at least cover your mortgage, taxes, and other expenses. Take into consideration any possible fluctuation.
Purchasing Sacramento rental property can be a fantastic investment. But, doing your homework about the area is key to making sure your investment is profitable and outlasts the fluctuations in real estate value.


One particular episode of Netflix's Chef's Table (season 3) captured the minds and hearts of viewers, long after it was first aired. The imagery from Baekyangsa (Chunjinam Hermitage), the temple located within South Korea's Naejangsan National Park in the Jeollanamdo, delved into the life and food philosophy of Buddhist monk, Jeong Kwan.
Against the tranquil backdrop of ethereal emerald forests and still water, the monks perform their tasks of pre-dawn meditation, cleaning, growing, harvesting and meal preparation. We listen to chef Éric Ripert, also a Buddhist, praise Kwan's cookery skills – so much so that he invited her to New York to cook. We're quickly reminded that while the monastery's idyllic setting may appeal to the weary and frazzled, this isn't a retreat, nor does it contain a traditional restaurant. The hermitage is open to the public for pre-booked stays, but monastery life is based on austerity, labor, devotion and the pursuit of an ego-less existence. And it is these principles that inform Jeong Kwan's cookery.
These are some of Jeong Kwan's core beliefs and teachings, in her own words.
Korean temple food is about connecting the body and the mind. [Kwan is a vegan]. You take only the amount you need for sustenance to practice in the temple and nothing more. With barugongyang, the four wooden bowls contain the meaning of the universe. These rules signify peace with the world – and it teaches you not to waste. You have to consider others. Equality, compassion, that's the ritual of barugongyang.
[On Buddhist teachings tying with Slow Food principles]: Buddha wanted to share and live with a lot of people and one of his teachings was to only take the amount that you need. That is what Korean temple food is about. And it is very actionable.
Food is an expression of what you hold in your mind. I'm not just talking about the being in front of you right now; I'm referring to myself as I have existed before this life, and myself, as I will exist after this life. What I cook now comes with the essence of me, the identity of myself. In this universe, we have nature's streams, mountains, hills, oceans, and within that there are plants, animals and human beings. Plants have their own self-identity as well as their own feelings. Each plant has its own season and has its own essence. So, the cooking is a process [of] matching these plants with my own essence, and in that way I try to communicate through the food.
Almost every week we have a temple stay [with visitors] and through food everyone is brought together. Although we have never met before, we communicate many things with our eyes, our hearts and also with our food. In this way, we become one.
A seedling relies on nature: with the help of the breeze, humidity, the sun, moon and the stars, everything around it, the seed grows. After a week it sprouts and after another week it grows a little more and it blooms flowers. The process of its growth is parallel to how a practitioner practices life. So, when I see the process of nature growing its plants, I see myself in that process, and so, I have a blissful heart.
The essence of nature and the essence of the human being are one and the same - I rely on nature and nature relies on me. If you think about it, the human beings exhale carbon dioxide and inhale oxygen, whereas with the trees, it's vice versa. So, should I be thankful to the tree or should the tree be thankful me?
When a person feeds plants with fertilizer, the plant is not able to give its own energy, to grow unassisted. When you leave it to nature, the plant will go through hardships, gaining its own energy. It may take a little longer, it may be a little slow, but I want to give the plant time to get through it on its own and grow naturally. Bugs may eat some parts. But by giving it more time, it may last for a year, whereas if you force it, it may only live three months.
When you cook, your own unique creativity emerges, depending on who you share the food with, the occasion and cooking methods. A person's energy continues to change depending on the situation. So, we adapt and the food we prepare does too.


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Q: How would I write a batch file to run an ffmpeg command on an entire directory? How would I create a batch file or simply a command to run ffmpeg instructions on an entire directory? I wish to transmux a folder of .ts files to .mp4
For individual files I use the command:
ffmpeg -i file.ts -acodec copy -vcodec copy file.mp4

A: You would need a for loop to do that. So in a batch-file:
@echo off
for %%i in (*.ts) do ffmpeg -i "%%i" -acodec copy -vcodec copy "%%~ni.mp4"

I suggest you read up on some of the help available for this command via cmd.exe specifically focus on the "substitution of FOR variable references" section to understand how variables are expanded. simply run:

*

*for /?
You can find alot more helpful commands by running help and then running the shown commands with the /? switch available to each of them.
SideNote if you plan on running this from cmd and not a batch-file then we need to use single %
for %i in (*.ts) do ffmpeg -i "%i" -acodec copy -vcodec copy "%~ni.mp4"


The amount of dust on the snowpack, not the warmth of the spring air, controls the pace of spring snowmelt flowing into the Colorado River.
Some Mars experts are eager and optimistic for a dust storm this year to grow so grand it darkens skies around the entire Red Planet.
The robotic lander deployed its solar panels for the last time before it reaches Mars later this year.
Asteroid 2002 AJ129 will make a close approach to Earth on Feb. 4, 2018, but no closer than 10 times the distance between Earth and the moon.
Saturn's moon Titan may be nearly a billion miles away from Earth, but a recent paper from NASA's Cassini mission reveals a new way this world and our own are eerily similar.
The year 2017 marked several milestones in science, technology and flight projects for NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, California.


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Although pediatric cancer rates have declined over the past few decades, it still remains a leading cause of death from disease among children. According to the CDC, the most commonly diagnosed childhood cancers and leading causes of cancer deaths (2014) in children ages 0-19 were leukemias and brain and central nervous system cancer.
The causes for most childhood cancers, especially leukemias and brain and central nervous system cancers, are unknown. About 5% of all cancers in children are caused by a genetic mutation that is passed from parents to children (National Cancer Institute).
Information about treatment, including surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and immunotherapy. Information related to the side effects of cancer treatment, management of cancer-related complications and pain, and psychosocial concerns.
Content provided by the website of the National Cancer Institute
American Childhood Cancer Organization addresses the needs of families through programs that emphasize information, advocacy, awareness, and research.
For more information: Childhood Cancers Info (National Cancer Institute)
"The Sussex Warren County Regional Chronic Disease Coalition is made possible by a grant from the New Jersey Department of Health, Office of Cancer Control and Prevention. The mission of the Sussex Warren County Regional Chronic Disease Coalition is to implement the New Jersey Comprehensive Cancer Control Plan in Sussex and Warren County. For more information on Comprehensive Cancer Control in New Jersey, please visit: OCCP ."


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Atlas of Australian Sulfate Soils
Atlas of Australian Acid Sulfate Soils
The Atlas of Australian Acid Sulfate Soils was compiled by CSIRO to provide a consistent national collation of Australia's acid sulfate soils. The acid sulfate soil (ASS) mapping is classified with a nationally consistent legend that includes risk assessment criteria and correlations between Australian and International Soil Classification Systems.
Overview of the Atlas of Australian Acid Sulfate Soils showing coastal and inland occurences
Existing digital datasets of ASS mapping have been sourced from each coastal state and territory and combined into a single national dataset. Original state classifications have been translated to a common national classification system by the respective creators of the original data and other experts. This component of the Atlas is referred to as the "Coastal" ASS mapping. The remainder of Australia beyond the extent of state ASS mapping has been "backfilled" with a provisional ASS classification inferred from national and state soils, hydrography and landscape coverages. This component is referred to as the "Inland" ASS mapping.
Detailed coastal acid sulfate soil mapping in north west Tasmania
For the state Coastal ASS mapping, the mapping scale of source data ranges from 1:10K aerial photography in SA to 1:250K vegetation mapping in WA and NT, with most East coast mapping being at the 1:100K scale. For the backfilled inferred Inland ASS mapping the base scale is 1:2.5 million (except Tas.) overlaid with 1:250k hydography. As at 06/08, the Tasmanian inland mapping has been re-modelled using superior soil classification map derived from 1:100k landscape unit mapping.
Metadata is available on the CSIRO Data Access Portal. An extended metadata document that contains detailed legend definitions and references is also available (PDF 170 KB)
The Atlas of Australian Acid Sulfate Soils can be downloaded from the CSIRO Data Acess Portal. The dataset is available as an ESRI File Geodatabase (200 MB) or as a shapefile (390 MB)
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Do you watch HGTV or other home shows? If so, we really think you'll enjoy this blog post! A lot of people aren't aware that we do more than just moving and household storage. We actually do work that might surprise you, and that we think is pretty great! Sit back, relax and enjoy learning about the other things we do!
Warehouse Management for Design Companies: We work with several design companies but the people that gave us our start is Carlyn and Company Interiors + Design. They serve as an excellent example of how warehouse management and the model home decorating process works. Sounds like fun, right? It is! The way it works is Carlyn purchases everything one would need in a model home, i.e. furniture, paintings, books, area rugs, etc. The items are shipped directly to Beltway where they're inspected, inventoried, labeled properly and placed in storage until they're ready for their new home. This is usually for a new development so we are tracking several homes and the clubhouses at the same time in the same community. When we're contacted about a model home that needs to be decorated the real fun begins! We take the furniture, pictures, books, etc. and move them to the model home. Under the direction of the designers we furnish the home to make it appeal to prospective buyers.
Visit their website to see their excellent work and ours.
Shipping and Receiving for Individuals: If need be, we're happy to be the shipping and receiving hub for local customers. Why would we do that? It's simple – say you're having your kitchen redone and need to order the tiles yourself, but don't know where to store them. It's easy – just have them delivered to our warehouse. We will store them until either you or the contractor pick them up. We also offer furniture support. For example, so you've ordered a mattress from a company that won't install it on the bedframe for you, we can help! You can have the mattress delivered to our warehouse and we will deliver it to your home and install it for you.
Record Storage for Small Businesses: Our warehouses are also designed to provide record storage for small businesses. If you have a small space and important records that you don't have room to store, we're happy to store them safely and securely in our warehouse for a fraction of the cost of keeping them at your office space. Secure our services to make the management of your records including inventory and shredding more a joy than a job.
We hope you enjoyed learning more about what Beltway Movers does behind the scenes. If you're interested in any of the services we've discussed above, please give us a call at (800) 966-8348 for more information about warehouse distribution services and commercial storage in our Alexandria, Virginia and Rockville, Maryland locations.
My move was yesterday and I could not be happier with the service of Beltway Movers! From the very beginning, the company handled everything professionally. — Jean K.


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The Persecution of Mr. Wang Wei in the First People's Hospital in Nanyang City, Henan Province
Mr. Wang Wei, 36 years old, is a dentist at the First People's Hospital in Nanyang City, Henan Province. In 2001, as a result of validating the Fa, he was illegally detained for one week.
In the past few years, the Nanyang City 610 Office and the hospital's director have often harassed Mr. Wang. Wang Wei clarified the truth to them, and told them of Dafa's ability to heal illnesses and maintain fitness. He also told them how a patient forced one thousand yuan that should have been paid to the hospital into his hands, and then walked off. Mr. Wang immediately gave the one thousand yuan to the hospital. If he was not a practitioner of Falun Dafa and did not follow the principles of "Truthfulness, Compassion, Forbearance" he certainly would have pocketed the money.
Even so, on June 15, 2005, Nanyang City First People's Hospital Party secretary Liu Kai tried to force Mr. Wang to write a "guarantee statement" saying he would never practice Falun Gong again. If he did not write it, he would be sent to a brainwashing class. Liu said that this was a directive from higher authorities. Mr. Wang stood firm and would not write it. At the time, Mr. Wang was on the job, but Liu Kai, in front of the patients, called in hospital security officers to take Mr. Wang away to a brainwashing class. When he arrived there, Mr. Wang realized that he was the only person in the brainwashing class. This persecution against a Dafa practitioner was done by the hospital just to placate higher authorities.
He Limin, Nanyang City First People's Hospital Chief: 86-377-63310088 (Office), 86-377-63310098 (Home)
Liu Kai, Nanyang City First People's Hospital Assistant Party Secretary: 86-377-63310068 (Office), 86-377-63177169 (Home), 86-13783779666 (Cell)
Zhang Peiyou, Nanyang City First People's Hospital Assistant Party Secretary: 86-377-63310066 (Office), 86-377-63137688 (Home)
Shan Mingming, Nanyang City First People's Hospital Assistant Chief: 86-377-63310069 (Office), 86-377-63154338 (Home)
Department of Health Services, Nanyang City First People's Hospital:
86-377-63310089 (Office)
"Arrested and Tortured: Practitioners Mr. Zeng Zhaoxin and Mr. Qiao Mingxi from Nanyang, Henan Province"
"Only When We Believe in Teacher and Dafa and Purify Ourselves, Can We Create a Good Environment"


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Roy Lee "Chucky" Mullins (July 8, 1969 – May 6, 1991) was an American football player at Ole Miss (University of Mississippi) best known for the devastating football injury that left him a quadriplegic.

Accident and aftermath
Chucky Mullins was injured on October 28, 1989, during the Ole Miss Rebels' Homecoming game against the Vanderbilt Commodores in Oxford, Mississippi. Mullins plunged head-first into a tackle of Vanderbilt fullback Brad Gaines after a short pass attempt. The impact shattered four vertebrae in Mullins' cervical spine, immediately paralyzing him.

After being airlifted to Baptist Memorial Hospital in Memphis, Mullins underwent a tracheotomy and five-hour bone graft operation to fuse the vertebrae. Mullins never regained sensation below his neck. After months of intensive physical therapy, however, Mullins was eventually able to move a hand across his body and touch his chest.

As soon as the injury occurred, Mullins became the recipient of a huge outpouring of community support. Ole Miss fans, college football fans in the South and people from all over the nation immediately began to donate money towards Mullins' growing medical expenses. President George H. W. Bush visited Mullins in his hospital room and encouraged him while on a visit to Memphis. Soon, Ole Miss established the "Chucky Mullins Trust Fund" to properly manage the donations. The city of Oxford donated land for a specially-designed, handicap-accessible house for Mullins. Donations to the trust fund eventually exceeded $1 million.

Mullins returned to Ole Miss on June 20, 1990, to complete his undergraduate studies.

Death
Less than a year after returning to school, Mullins was stricken by a pulmonary embolism, caused by blood clots formed by inactivity and poor circulation. He died in the hospital on May 6, 1991, and was buried in his home town of Russellville, Alabama.

Memorials
On Sept. 26, 2014, Coliseum Drive on the Ole Miss campus was renamed Chucky Mullins Drive.

During Mullins' time in the hospital, he and Gaines, who did not know each other before the accident, became close friends. Since Mullins' death, Gaines visits and maintains his friend's gravesite three times a year: May 6 (the anniversary of Mullins' death), October 28 (the anniversary of the injury) and December 25 (Christmas Day). Brad Gaines continues this personal tradition to this day.

The impact of the accident on Gaines, and the injury to Mullins, is the subject of a SEC Storied documentary "It's Time", which first aired in September 2014 on the SEC Network.

Each spring, during the annual Grove Bowl (a game at the end of spring practices pitting Ole Miss players against each other), the player who most embodies Chucky Mullins' spirit and courage receives the "Chucky Mullins Memorial Courage Award". With the award, the player received the right to wear jersey number 38, the same number Chucky wore. Chucky's number 38 was retired on September 3, 2006, in a pregame ceremony before the Rebels' victory over Memphis. From 2006 until 2009, the winner of the "Chucky Mullins Memorial Courage Award" wore a patch in honor of this award. However, the retiring of Chucky's jersey #38 proved to be an unpopular move. Thus, after changes to the award (i.e. any defensive player is eligible, no longer just a rising senior defensive player), the number was returned to circulation in 2010 to be exclusively worn by the award winner for that season. Beginning with the 2021 season, award recipients are given the option of wearing a jersey with #38 or retaining their original jersey number with a "38" patch on it.

Winners of the Chucky Mullins Courage Award

 1990 – Chris Mitchell
 1991 – Jeff Carter
 1992 – Trea Southerland
 1993 – Johnny Dixon
 1994 – Alundice Brice
 1995 – Michael Lowery
 1996 – Derek Jones
 1997 – Nate Wayne
 1998 – Gary Thigpen
 1999 – Ronnie Heard
 2000 – Anthony Magee
 2001 – Kevin Thomas
 2002 – Lanier Goethie
 2003 – Jamil Northcutt
 2004 – Eric Oliver
 2005 – Kelvin Robinson
 2006 – Patrick Willis
 2007 – Jeremy Garrett
 2008 – Jamarca Sanford
 2009 – Marcus Tillman
 2010 – Kentrell Lockett
 2011 – D. T. Shackelford
 2012 – Jason Jones
 2013 – Mike Marry
 2014 – Detarrian (D.T.) Shackleford (2nd award)
 2015 – Mike Hilton
 2016 – John Youngblood
 2017 - Marquis Haynes
 2018 - CJ Moore
 2019 - Austrian Robinson
 2020 - Jaylon Jones
 2021 - Keidron Smith
 2022 - KD Hill

Mullins's story was memorialized in a documentary film, Undefeated: The Chucky Mullins Story and also the SEC Storied Documentary film, "It's Time".

Related
 Former Auburn University defensive back Zach Gilbert, who is a cousin of Mullins, wore number 38 in his honor.
 Former Rebels and 49ers linebacker Patrick Willis was the first recipient of the Chucky Mullins Award after the number was retired.
 A book was written by author Larry Woody about the incident: Dixie Farewell: The Life and Death of Chucky Mullins (1994) Eggman Publishing
 Rev. Jody Hill, a former Ole Miss teammate of Mullins, also wrote a book: 38: The Chucky Mullins Effect (Deeds Publishing (August 12, 2014), ).

References

External links

 Undefeated: The Chucky Mullins Story
 The Ole Miss Athlete of the decade – The Daily Mississippian, 1995

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Winterus are an American black metal band, based in Michigan. They claim to be inspired by critically acclaimed bands like Enslaved, Immortal, Wolves In The Throne Room and In Flames. Their debut album is called In "Carbon Mysticism", so let's what it's made of.
These guys don't make things easy for themselves by citing such established band as their major influences. There's one critical lesson Winterus apparently decided to ignore and that's the major benefit of having a professional production. I know that Enslaved and Immortal relied on typical lo-fi black metal production on their earlier outputs, but that's something they've remedied on albums like Ruun, Vertebrae and Damned In Black. Especially the drum sound on this album is incredibly thin.
When it comes to compositions Winterus certainly show potential, especially on 'Reborn', 'No Rest', 'Moonlust' and 'Eternal Ghost'. It's just a shame that the production kills all potential beforehand. Also the edition of three terribly recorded live songs in the form of 'Christ Reign', 'Dusk Unveils' and 'Through The Mist' doesn't add to any potential grandeur of "In Carbon Mysticism".
Winterus show some hints of potential here and there, but just simply emulating the necro sound of Darkthrone and early Mayhem is incredibly childish. That was funny fifteen years, but by today's standards is just retarded. My advice: avoid this record and go for for the real thing instead.


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Navajo Nation reports five new COVID-19 cases, but no deaths
WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. – The Navajo Nation reports five new confirmed COVID-19 cases, but no additional deaths. Tribal health officials say the numbers released Monday night bring the total number of...
New Mexican residents 16 or older may now schedule vaccines
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Man arrested after girlfriend's kids give note to bus driver
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Man charged with killing fifth person in southern Colorado
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Top-tier management team assigned to New Mexico wildfire
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Women aren't allowed to step foot on the island, while ancient rituals are required on the men who do.
Feral cats have outnumbered people in some Japanese islands.
Japan continues to hunt minke whales annually in the name of science.
Japan launched a new spy satellite to keep tabs on North Korea's missile program. JAXA did not provide a live stream but a company provided a video of the launch.
Animal activists are against the use of owls in cafés to entertain guests. They say keeping owls awake during the day in a confined and noisy environment are forms of abuse.
The Takagoyama Nature Zoo in Chiba prefecture, Japan, has culled 57 snow monkeys under their care after discovering that they are carrying the genes of an "invasive alien species."
Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe wants to propose during a meeting with US President Donald Trump a new bilateral economic cooperation plan. This involves the creation of a $450-billion market through railways and other infrastructure investments in the country that could generate 700,000 jobs.
Japan is not just known for their cherry blossoms, but also unique crystal-clear ice blocks that wash up only on their shores.
A survey conducted by the country's Environment Ministry revealed that 70 percent of the coral in the Sekisei lagoon area has already fallen victim to coral bleaching.


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Writing a rock musical that focuses on being kidnapped in a war-torn country is just about as daring as breaking into song at gunpoint. The creators of Hostage Song use an appealingly fresh approach. To counter the trembling pleas we see on television, they give the show's captives a voice that is both comic and a little rock n' roll, while presenting most of the action as role-playing and dreaming, rather than suffering. This leads to several touching and unexpectedly humorous moments. It's an impressive achievement based on concept alone. But the show doesn't venture beyond the conceptual. Stale character development and hit-and-miss writing hold this production back, leaving generic stories and the shell of a good show where an inventive portrait could have been.
Emphasizing transcendence, the show applies a light tone to the dark situation. In the first scene, the captives – Jennifer (Hanna Cheek) and Jim (Paul Thureen) – are playing "I Spy" in their cell. They're also blindfolded. They pass the time through games, memories, and imagining various scenarios. Clay McLeod Chapman, who wrote the spoken portions of the play, shows real skill here, offering convincing snippets of marriage, parenthood, and budding romance in very short sequences. A scene in which Jim imagines talking to his son (a wonderfully versatile Abe Goldfarb) about girls is funny, warm, and probably five minutes long.
However, give Chapman an extended timeframe and melodramatic flourishes rise up to quash the beautifully simple prose (the old adage of "show, don't tell" comes to mind). When Jennifer remarks how her dead translator's blood remains on her face, the description is grounded in the sensual: "His blood's become brittle. Crackles across my cheeks, my forehead. Whenever I open my mouth, I can feel it crumble along the lining of my lips." Yet, when she slips into talking about what it represents, the metaphorical commentary distances us from a moment that had been so powerfully immediate.
The overdramatic portions are awkward because most of the play relies on restrained emotions. Instead of hammering away at fear or dread, Kyle Jarrow's song lyrics, for instance, tend to focus on staying strong and wishing for the happiness of loved ones. This hopeful tone blends well with Jarrow's percussive and energetic music. The four-man band – cleverly located behind sliding black panels that reveal and conceal them at the right moments– bounces to the beats. In one fist-pumping anthem, Jennifer sings about her resilience:
"She'd find a way to show the world the Last thing that she needs at night are Lullabies with silly words like Don't be scared now Jenny baby"
Even when addressing the hostages' tragic situation with the music, Jarrow makes the language so nonchalant that it's almost comical. Jim sings about getting beaten and threatened with death, saying "Well, that's at least the gist of it," adding, "it sure doesn't look good." Really, Jim?
By forgoing the natural reactions of fear or anger, the creators face an uphill battle in making Jim and Jennifer seem real. Instead of unique personas that might show us the humanity behind the blindfolds, the characters are more like Jarrow and Chapman's playthings – pieces in a game. Not to say that Cheek and Thureen don't give it their all: limited by blindfolds, ropes around their hands, and an incredibly restrained approach, they still offer touching performances.
But this does little to add the dimensions and depth that the script lacks. Their backgrounds seemed culled from a warehouse of familiar motifs (a lover coming to your window; eating ice cream as a kid) never telling a truly unique story. Yes, it's good for them to have memories to which the audience can relate, but if Chapman and Jarrow want to show that hostages have something to say other than "help me," it would've been nice to meet people rather than archetypes.
When it hits the mark, however, Hostage Song dredges up perspectives that should prove historically interesting long after our current war has ended. Take, for instance, the issue of terrorism in the YouTube era. In the same monologue, Jim's son talks about being able to watch both porn and his father's decapitation on the Internet. He describes the latter scene with scientific detail: "You can see the flesh separate into little dots. The bleeding seems to seep into the computer screen...A million pixels channel his blood down the front of his jumpsuit."
This is the show's greatest strength: presenting gruesome scenarios in a plain yet poetic style. If only the characters were drawn this well, perhaps appearing to actually be made of flesh and blood, rather than just a series of methodically assembled dots.
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No Cheap Fix for Delaminating Paint
I have a 2000 Toyota Corolla. It runs really well, especially since it has 180,000 miles on it. However, the paint is coming off and it looks horrible. What is an economical way to get it painted? I think that the original paint would have to be stripped, so I realize that this adds to the cost. I plan to keep it for two more years (when I am done with university), so I am on a tight budget.
-- Karen
TOM: Have you ever heard of Rustoleum, Karen? Or Krylon?
RAY: Actually, there's not a great solution to your problem. A number of cars from this era experience this peeling paint syndrome, which we call "delamination." It typically occurs on the hood, the roof and the trunk.
TOM: The reason it happens is that, at that time, car makers were switching over to more environmentally friendly paints -- paints with fewer volatile organic compounds.
RAY: The problem was, they didn't really know what they were doing with the new paints yet, and some of the paint jobs failed -- catastrophically.
TOM: If you were lucky enough to catch it early, when you were still at least within shouting distance of your warranty period, you could make a good case to the manufacturer that it should repaint the car for you. But that's a harder case to make (successfully) when the car has been on the road for 14 years and has 180,000 miles on it.
RAY: Still, it's worth a try. You can go to your dealer and say: "Look, I bought a Toyota because they're supposed to last forever, and mechanically, it has lived up to that reputation. I love the car. But look at it ... does Toyota think it's normal or acceptable for paint to just peel off its cars while they're still on the road?"
TOM: I doubt they'll respond by ushering your car right into the body shop and telling you it's on them. But if you acknowledge that it's an older car now, you can still ask them if there's anything they can do to help you get your car back into "presentable condition."
RAY: Maybe, if they're real humanitarians, they'll try to help you pay for part of the cost of a paint job.
TOM: But a paint job is likely to be several thousand dollars, Karen, because it does require removing the existing paint with a scraper or random orbit sander, which is very time-consuming work.
RAY: I think it's worth getting a few estimates. But I think you'll probably get sticker shock. And if you can't get financial help from Toyota and don't want to make the investment yourself, then you can either live with it (which is what I'd do), or improvise something that might make the car look worse.
TOM: Personally, I like contact paper, Karen. That way, you can hide the delaminating paint and make an artistic statement at the same time! We wish you luck.


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Alongside the stage, you will probably also need PA towers. These towers are covered and made to carry sound at height. PA towers are available in various heights and can, if required, be expanded.
You can also consider wings and a monitor mix. These are built on the side of the stage and are available in various sizes.
Are you planning to have bands on your stage? Then keep in mind that they will probably have all kinds of boxes and cases with them. The truck can be unloaded at the loading dock, and afterwards the cases can be transported upwards via the ramp.
This construction can also be a valuable addition for audio-visual companies. It is also possible to build a backstage / changing area alongside the ramp, which creates further space behind the stage. This can be constructed in various sizes.
FOH, Site Towers, VIP Decks.
Director's towers, also referred to as FOH (Front of House) are often used for outside locations. These are available with multiple floors and have a clear space, so technical people can have an uninterrupted view of the stage. The FOH can be built in various sizes starting from 2x2m.
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1959 Fleer Three Stooges #64 (Checklist Back) PSA VG-EX 4. Offered is a rare variation to card #64 "You won't fool anybody with that haircut!" from the 1959 Fleer Three Stooges series that displays a checklist for the entire series. This is a nice clean example that was never used to track someone's collection. Graded PSA VG-EX 4.


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FIFA 20: ALL the Defenders in the Top 100 players - Van Dijk, Ramos, Marcelo & more
There are always some surprises. Who are the top rated defender in the game?
By Julian Sims
EA Sports set up their big FIFA 20 ratings reveal – and we finally know who the best players on the game are.
Virgil van Dijk (OVR 90)
Sergio Ramos (OVR 89)
Giorgio Chiellini (OVR 89)
Kalidou Koulibaly (OVR 89)
Gerard Pique (OVR 88)
Diego Godin (OVR 88)
Jordi Alba (OVR 87)
Mats Hummels (OVR 87)
Toby Alderweireld (OVR 87)
Aymeric Laporte (OVR 87)
Thiago Silva (OVR 87)
Jan Vertonghen (OVR 87)
Marquinhos (OVR 86)
Leonardo Bonucci (OVR 86)
Milan Skriniar (OVR 86)
Samuel Umtiti (OVR 86)
Marcelo (OVR 85)
Raphael Varane (OVR 85)
Andrew Robertson (OVR 85)
Matthijs de Ligt (OVR 85)
Alex Sandro (OVR 85)
Niklas Sule (OVR 85)
David Alaba (OVR 85)
Dani Carvajal (OVR 85)
Kostas Manolas (OVR 85)
Jose Gimenez (OVR 85)
This piece features the top rated defenders in world football, and there are some unexpected surprises in store.
Virgil van Dijk (OVR
Position: CB
Club: Liverpool
Van Dijk is a physically strong, right-footed centre-back,
who usually features on the left-hand side of central defence, although he can
also play as a right-sided centre-back. He is gifted with pace, good technique,
and has an eye for goal.
Club: Real Madrid
Ramos is a physically strong player who excels in the air
due to his elevation and heading accuracy, making him a goal threat on
set-pieces; he is also a competent, aggressive tackler. Ramos is also often
criticised for using excessive, reckless force while playing, such as when he
unnecessarily injured Mo Salah in the World Cup.
Club: Piemonte Calcio (Juventus)
Chiellini began his professional career as a defensive-minded left-back, but later made his name as an aggressive, courageous, physical, and hard-tackling center back, with an eye for scoring headers from set-pieces.
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Club: Napoli
Country: Senegal
A large, aggressive, quick, and physically strong yet
elegant player, Koulibaly is recognised for his aerial prowess, anticipation,
positioning, tackling, character, technique, and passing ability as a defender.
Club: Barcelona
Piqué is a modern defender, who combines strength with good
technique and passing. Due to his height and physical attributes, he is particularly
good in the air.
Club: Inter Milan
Country: Uruguay A natural leader in the dressing room and on the pitch, Diego Godin is Athletico's defensive rock. "Godín is a nuisance; he's always there next to me, he never leaves me alone." Said Luis Suarez when asked about the defender.
Jordi Alba (OVR
Position: LB
Alba is a technically very gifted and fast attacking left-back,
who's attacking mindset enables him to be used as a left winger.
Club: Borussia Dortmund
Hummels is a large, consistent, and physically strong
player, known for his powerful tackling and strength in the air, as well as his
ability to read the game and intercept loose balls.
Club: Tottenham
Toby Alderweireld is a Belgian professional footballer who plays for Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur, helping them reach the UEFA Champions League finals last season.
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Club: Manchester City
Laporte is described by pundits as a center back who is
comfortable with playing out from the back. His size and power make it
extremely difficult to knock him off the ball.
Club: PSG
Silva is heralded as one of the fastest defenders in
football, and is usually described as a strong defender with good aerial
ability. He combines these physical gifts with a phenomenal tactical
intelligence and knowledge of the game, as well as an excellent positional
Vertonghen is a versatile Belgian professional footballer who plays for Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur. He plays mainly at centre back, forming an iconic partnership with Alderweireld, but can also play as a right back.
(OVR 86)
Position: CB, CDM
Marquinhos is predominantly deployed as a centre back
but has also been used at right-back and in a central defensive
midfield role. He is noted for his anticipation, pace, and intelligence, as
well as his technical skills, composure, and confidence in possession.
Bonucci is primarily known for his technique, passing range,
and his ability to launch an attack from the back with long passes. Although
he is not the quickest player over short distances, he is a tall, mobile, and
strong defender
Skriniar has been described as a defender who is "a strong tackler who is quick to make clearances". A natural centre-back, he can also be deployed as a defensive midfielder where he also produced outstanding performances with under-21 side.
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Umtiti is a young, French central defender who takes risks,
feeds the ball between the lines, and rarely picks the wrong option. Of the six
summer signings Robert Fernandez made in 2016, Umtiti was the best pick of the
Known mainly for his offensive capabilities, trickery, and
technical qualities, Marcelo plays mainly as a left-sided attacking full-back
or wing-back. His flair, touch, and control on the ball enables him to
frequently beat opponents in one on one situations.
Varane has been described by Lens youth coach Eric
Assadourian as a "truly first class player" who is "comfortable
on both the tactical and technical level".
Robertson is considered by former England defender Phil
Neville to be one of the best left-backs in the world, due to his pace,
energy, and crossing ability. He has been a revelation for Liverpool
(along with Trent) and played a major part in getting them to the UEFA
Champions League final last season.
De Ligt is among the most highly regarded young prospects in
European football as shown by him winning the award, which is awarded to the
most impressive young footballer in European football
Position: LB, LM
Alex Sandro is a quick, energetic and offensive minded defender, who is also a strong tackler and a good reader of the game, courtesy of his speed and anticipation.
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Club: Bayern Munich
After a decent debut campaign in 2017/18, Sule established
himself as a key player for Bayern under Niko Kovac. He ended up making 42
appearances for Bayern across all competitions. Sule has also established himself
as the first-choice central defender for Germany.
Position: LB, CB
Ask a Bayern fan if they would swap David Alaba for any left-back in the world, and you are likely to get a very firm 'Nein' and a quizzical look as to why they would even consider it.
Position: RB
Carvajal is a player that came through the ranks at the
Santiago Bernabeu, but has recently indicated that he would regret not moving
to the Premier League before he retires. Given his status as perhaps the best
in his position in the world, his comments may raise some eyebrows among the
Premier League's elite.
Manolas possesses the speed to keep track of smaller,
quicker attackers while also possessing the strength needed to battle with more
physical opponents. Without the ball, he is both assertive and attentive, never
neglecting his defensive duties and always keen for a challenge.
Club: Atletico Madrid
Country: Uruguay
Jose Gimenez's contract was extended last season, showing exactly what he means to his club and manager Diego Simeone. Described as a positional chameleon, Gimenez has brought versatility and strength to Athletico's defence since he signed back in 2013.
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