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Ariana Grande Explained Why She Changed the Name of Her Song "Pete"
"Music lasts forever."
Ariana Grande's newest album, Sweetener, is set to drop on August 17. But even though the release date is nigh, she's still making tweaks to it — her latest update to the album involves a much-discussed little number formerly called "Pete," after her fiancé, Pete Davidson.
Ariana recently decided to change the name of "Pete" to the more complete "Pete Davidson," as E! reported, in case there was any miscommunication about who exactly the song was about. On Twitter, Ariana explained the significance behind the change-up after a fan asked her for clarification. "I like the way it looks," she wrote. "I love his name and I love him. Music lasts forever. It'll outlive any tattoo, any memory, anything, even myself so I want my love for him and how I feel to be a part of that."
We'll admit, this is a pretty romantic sentiment. And this isn't the first time Ariana has defended the song "Pete." When news of the title first broke, fans on social media criticized her for the choice. She later responded, "He's my fiancé. This is my album. I'm an honest and emotional artist and human being and if my openness in my work isn't for you, that's OK; I won't be offended."
Clearly, Ariana is in love and ready to defend both her artistic and romantic choices, and rightly so, since she's a grown woman who can make decisions about her own life. (Also, at least the song isn't called "Grandson," which many fans have taken to nicknaming the couple — the official Teen Vogue stance is "Pariana," for the record.)
Plus, long after we're all gone from this earth, there will be a song called "Pete Davidson" existing wherever music is stored at that point in time (In the sky? In a literal cloud?) to remind us that love, for a brief and shining moment, was real.
https://twitter.com/ArianaGrande/status/1023994944002777088
Want more from Teen Vogue? Check this out: Ariana Grande Responds to Fan Who Doesn't Approve of New Song "Pete"
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* Old Navy jacket (old) last seen with black skinnies (in a favourite outfit post) & again with a dress (and the same colour scheme as the skinnies post).
* Target pants from my trip to Florida (haul video).
* Spring boots which you've seen in my Bundling Up video.
* Aldo purse which you've seen in my Fall Fashion video.
* Accessories: H&M scarf & Aldo fingerless gloves.
Ready for winter? Well not quite, but is anyone ever really ready?
Holy crap you guys, Christmas is a week away and I'm on a major time crunch to finish my shopping. I am definitely getting there but still need a few more things. Also the wrapping.
Does anyone out there actually enjoy wrapping 46 gifts in a row? I mean, one or two, or seven even… but multiples of tens? No thanks. It's a miniature nightmare to me. But alas, it must be done and so while I could start my wrapping now, I'll likely leave it to the last minute and then kick myself for doing so.
Does anyone else feel like Christmas is coming too quick? I certainly do. I almost wish December was two-months long (ha, that doesn't really make sense, but you get me… right? I hope?… Crickets? Anyone?) so I could really prepare and get in the holiday spirit for longer, pre-Christmas. I love this time of year, the hustle and bustle, the music, the parties, the shopping and more. I always get so sad when Christmas is over… the big build up and boom, it's done. Wah wah.


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Nikos was very disappointed to see the red card for a challenge that brought down Johansson in the penalty area. The referee Rob Styles dismissed Nikos and awarded the penalty kick, only to later review the replay and change his mind. As such, Nikos was cleared and will be available for selection for the game against Arsenal.
Following Style's decision Nikos commented: 'I was a bit frustrated to be sent off as I knew it was not a penalty. In fact the referee should have awarded a foul against them a bit earlier. As far as the penalty is concerned it was only a fair challenge and in no way I should have been sent off. The referee later acknowledged his mistake which it's not something you see happening every day and that's to his credit. At least his decision did not really change anything as Manchester City won the 3 points against Newcastle.'

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package org.mozc.android.inputmethod.japanese;

import org.mozc.android.inputmethod.japanese.InOutAnimatedFrameLayout.VisibilityChangeListener;
import org.mozc.android.inputmethod.japanese.testing.InstrumentationTestCaseWithMock;
import org.mozc.android.inputmethod.japanese.testing.Parameter;

import android.test.suitebuilder.annotation.SmallTest;
import android.view.View;
import android.view.animation.AlphaAnimation;
import android.view.animation.Animation;

/**
 */
public class InOutAnimatedFrameLayoutTest extends InstrumentationTestCaseWithMock {
  private static class TestData extends Parameter {
    final Animation animation;
    final int visibility;
    final boolean expectAnimation;
    final int expectedVisibility;

    TestData(Animation animation, int visibility, boolean expectAnimation, int expectedVisibility) {
      this.animation = animation;
      this.visibility = visibility;
      this.expectAnimation = expectAnimation;
      this.expectedVisibility = expectedVisibility;
    }
  }

  private InOutAnimatedFrameLayout view;

  @Override
  protected void setUp() throws Exception {
    super.setUp();
    view = new InOutAnimatedFrameLayout(getInstrumentation().getTargetContext()) {};
  }

  @Override
  protected void tearDown() throws Exception {
    view.clearAnimation();
    view = null;
    super.tearDown();
  }

  @SmallTest
  public void testInAnimation() {
    TestData[] testDataList = {
        // If view is hidden, in animation should be started.
        new TestData(new AlphaAnimation(0, 0), View.GONE, true, View.VISIBLE),
        new TestData(new AlphaAnimation(0, 0), View.INVISIBLE, true, View.VISIBLE),

        // If view has been already shown, in animation should not be started.
        new TestData(new AlphaAnimation(0, 0), View.VISIBLE, false, View.VISIBLE),

        // If animation is not loaded, the visibility should be just updated.
        new TestData(null, View.VISIBLE, false, View.VISIBLE),
        new TestData(null, View.INVISIBLE, false, View.VISIBLE),
        new TestData(null, View.GONE, false, View.VISIBLE),
    };

    for (TestData testData : testDataList) {
      view.setInAnimation(testData.animation);
      view.clearAnimation();
      view.setVisibility(testData.visibility);

      Animation inAnimation = view.inAnimation;
      if (testData.animation == null) {
        assertNull(testData.toString(), inAnimation);
      } else {
        assertNotNull(testData.toString(), inAnimation);
      }

      view.startInAnimation();

      if (testData.expectAnimation) {
        assertSame(testData.toString(), inAnimation, view.getAnimation());
      } else {
        assertNull(testData.toString(), view.getAnimation());
      }
      assertEquals(testData.toString(), testData.expectedVisibility, view.getVisibility());
    }
  }

  @SmallTest
  public void testOutAnimation() {
    TestData[] testDataList = {
        // If view is shown, out animation should be started.
        // For animation, we need to keep visibility VISIBLE.
        new TestData(new AlphaAnimation(0, 0), View.VISIBLE, true, View.VISIBLE),

        // If view is hidden, out animation should not be started.
        new TestData(new AlphaAnimation(0, 0), View.INVISIBLE, false, View.INVISIBLE),
        new TestData(new AlphaAnimation(0, 0), View.GONE, false, View.GONE),

        // If animation is not loaded, the visibility should be just updated.
        new TestData(null, View.VISIBLE, false, View.GONE),
        new TestData(null, View.INVISIBLE, false, View.INVISIBLE),
        new TestData(null, View.GONE, false, View.GONE),
    };

    for (TestData testData : testDataList) {
      view.setOutAnimation(testData.animation);
      view.clearAnimation();
      view.setVisibility(testData.visibility);

      Animation outAnimation = view.outAnimation;
      if (testData.animation == null) {
        assertNull(testData.toString(), outAnimation);
      } else {
        assertNotNull(testData.toString(), outAnimation);
      }

      view.startOutAnimation();

      if (testData.expectAnimation) {
        assertSame(testData.toString(), outAnimation, view.getAnimation());
      } else {
        assertNull(testData.toString(), view.getAnimation());
      }

      assertEquals(testData.toString(), testData.expectedVisibility, view.getVisibility());
    }
  }

  @SmallTest
  public void testOnVisibilityChangeListener() {
    VisibilityChangeListener onVisibilityChangeListener =
        createMock(VisibilityChangeListener.class);
    view.setVisibility(View.GONE);
    view.setOnVisibilityChangeListener(onVisibilityChangeListener);

    int[] nextVisibilities = {View.VISIBLE, View.INVISIBLE, View.GONE};
    for (int nextVisibility : nextVisibilities) {
      resetAll();
      onVisibilityChangeListener.onVisibilityChange();
      replayAll();

      view.setVisibility(nextVisibility);
      verifyAll();
    }
  }
}

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Armrest Support & Pads: A passenger will enjoy maximum comfort with a set of Armrest Support & Pads. The supports pivot for easy access to the seat, provide long-riding comfort, and have cushioned pads to match the bike's leather.
Thunder Stroke Stage 1 Exhaust and Six Shooter Exhaust Tips: A Thunder Stroke Stage 1 Exhaust delivers a rich, deep, and powerful exhaust note and enhanced throttle response. To give the exhaust ultimate custom style, add a set of Six Shooter Exhaust Tips with styling cues of a revolver's cylinder.


An explosion-laden, arcade racing game that will have you feeling like a bad@ss in seconds.
Maximum Car is basically Burnout for mobile. If Burnout was a chunky pixelled mix of Chase HQ, Mario Kart and, er, Burnout.
Battle your way to victory, complete missions or enjoy the slow mo takedown cams as you explode fellow racers with missiles – perhaps from the comfort of an Ice Cream Van.
No forced ads, no banners and no push notifications. That's right, we hate money.


This EP application has the IPC combination B64 (AIRCRAFT; AVIATION; COSMONAUTICS) and H01 (BASIC ELECTRIC ELEMENTS). We found, that Klunker Schmitt-Nilson Hirsch Patentanwälte (KSNH) Klunker IP Patentanwälte PartG mbB, Schneider Feldmann AG, isarpatent Behnisch Barth Charles Hassa Peckmann & Partner mbB, Cabinet Plasseraud, Eaton Industries Manufacturing GmbH and 6 others are specialized in this combination either. For a similar patent, they might be a good choice.


If you're thinking Gisele Bundchen and Tom Brady are one of those couples that have ah-mazing bodies, yet swear they eat like, burgers and crap? Yeah, no. Think again. The genetically gifted couple's chef, Allen Campebell, opened up about what the couple actually eats in a day. And he's not sugar-coating anything — literally and figuratively.
Campbell even designs his menu for the week and places it on the counter so that the couple can see what's on deck.
OK, so this is where it gets complicated. Gisele and the kiddos eat fruit, but Tom? Not so much. According to Campell "he will eat bananas in a smoothie. But otherwise, he prefers not to eat fruits." Apparently Tom prefers vegetables.
Look what I got from my garden this morning . So happy!!!  Olha o que eu colhi no meu jardim esta manhã. Muito feliz!
But only certain veggies make the cut for Brady. Since Campbell claims that nightshades are not anti-inflammatory, he won't serve the quarterback tomatoes, peppers, mushrooms, or eggplants.
Gisele helps out a bit in the kitchen, making lunches for her son Benny to take to school. "She packs that herself," Campbell says. But she's also a green juice fanatic, whipping up fruit-and-vegetable drinks for herself — and apparently her little ones, too — before posting them to Instagram.
The couple sticks to lean meats, but only eats them 20 percent of the time. Campbell's picks include grass-fed organic steak, duck (albeit rarely), chicken, and wild salmon.
For snacks, the couples reach for small bites handmade by Campbell — like dehydrated fruit and fruit leather, raw granola, and raw granola chocolate-chip cookies. Sounds ... cardboard-y.


Due to the crazy Wildfires that ravaged a good portion of the rural area around Austin the last couple of weeks, our printer took a LITTLE while longer than expected to get these done for us, (he lives in the affected area) but they're finally done and ANVILLE came into town from Houston to do the signing and numbering (by signing, we me 'etching' and by numbering we mean…well, numbering.) Thanks to everyone who ordered one- thanks for your patience, and we're packing and shipping these today! Trust us when we say they look absolutely KILLER in person!
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Total Quality management is considered as a structured approach towards the organization management that generally seeks to improve products quality by getting continuous feedback from customer's. TQM also helps business venture to increase their customers base by giving them quality of products (Oakland, 2012). This process eventually results into increase in revenue and profitability for business enterprise. By considering the above scenario, this present report has been prepared on Baby shop stores which is children retail store and also the first business venture of the Landmark Group. Their major products are Barbie, Disney, baby bottles, breast pumps, and other baby feeding-health accessories. This present report will focus on organization products and their service quality, cost of quality and quality tools preferred by the cited business organization.
Baby Shop is considered as one of the biggest retail store who develops baby products. Further. Mentioned organization serves in 19 different countries and have more than 230 stores around the globe. Apart from their physical store, they also retail around more than 10000 online products which are their major key for success. Mentioned business venture has expanded their business to UAE and opened their first store in Sharjah. Apart from it, organization has also started a campaign in order to focus on child safety and also to increase more of the awareness (Llorca and et.al., 2010).
Cited firm having varied range in their different product categories and they focus on developing best of the products to attract the children from age 0-16 years. Further, company comes with best of the designs and shades in the clothing segment which attracts children towards that product. Moreover, the price of these products are generally negotiable and always in the budget of parents. This is the only reason why organization having that much of immense goodwill whole around the globe.
Baby Shop deals in the large range of products and their range starts from infant bay products to toys and clothing. Apart from it baby beds, cribs and cradles, nursing and health care, strollers and car seats, toys and books and various others. These all mentioned products comes in varied design, shapes and sizes which meets the expectations level of the customer's and provide best of the comfort to the infant and children (Worsley, Chun Wang and Hunter, 2011). Moreover, mentioned organization also have lot of expectations from their suppliers as they render good quality of raw material which helps them in increasing their revenue and productivity year by year.
The service given by the organization is also upto the mark as if any defect comes in the product from organization side then it is easily replaced within the warranty period. However, if any product is defected from customer side then it is corrected by taking a minimum charge or can be replaced by choosing the new one at lowest cost. So, it is evident that customer's is always in front foot and this is the main reason of organization for their success.
It is required that company must determine the quality so that they can execute the work accordingly. It acts as a base that helps mentioned organization in enhancing its overall quality.
It is a techniques in which company set the range for acceptable level of quality and same helps in maintaining the acceptable level of quality within product. Through this, products that don't lie in the quality range are removed.
Here, company offers systematic training to employees so that they can maintain the quality in work. This certainly develops the workforce to work as per quality standards.
Product design need to be verified in order to ensure that it meets with standard.
Based on the product and quality standard, system is developed and maintained. This aids in developing standard products and hence certainly helps in reducing cost of quality.
In Baby Shop, quality check can be done through inspection where random products are selected for the fitness. This aids in determining whether the lot is as per quality standard or not.
Testing for quality fitness is even done through which errors can be identified and same can be omitted with due care.
Checking is done for identifying the default products. It is a time consuming process and certainly incurs cost.
Company need to install premise where inspection of product can be done. This increases cost of operation.
Company even need to install necessary equipment for testing and inspection. Same need to be maintained from time to time and hence it increases overall cost of quality.
Baby Shop need to do audits in which daily work gets hamper. This also adds into quality cost.
Quality plays a crucial role and customers required products which are of the best quality and available to them at an affordable price.
It identifies the major causes for problems and management take ideas and imply them within business venture.
Check sheet is a structured from of collecting data which can be taken into consideration for different purposes (The 7 Basic Quality Tools for Process Improvement, 2016).
Graphs are used for studying how things changes from one time period to the another.
This is the most common form to show the frequency distribution. This help the mentioned firm to tally the past results with the present ones.
These are made on chart in order to see that which factors are more dominating.
Here, graphs are paired in numerical data where one variable exists on each axis and focuses on developing a relationship (Francey and et.al., 2010).
This is a technique which separate gathered data from various sources so that a unique pattern is seen.
Baby Shops consider quality as their main source of revenue and they focuses on developing best of the products at an affordable price. Moreover, they majorly rely on their suppliers as they give them the best quality of products which increases their turnover and develop an immense brand image. Moreover, organization sells more than 10000 products online, so they have kept their official website simple, clean and with intuitive design. Further, all the products are beautifully presented in a detailed manner (Völkel, Kiranoglu and Fromme, 2011). Further, different categories have been developed so that it will become easier for the audience to click the desired category and choose their best of the products.
Moreover, cited roll their products from various quality checks and then present the same for the purchase. Product testing,, quality of material used, development process are all taken into the consideration.
From the above report, it is clearly inferred that the Body shop is the global company which produces products for the children and have their operations around the globe. This report also showcase that organization focuses on developing the standard of the product and therefore they move their product through different step of quality process.
Francey, M. and et.al., 2010. New insights into the quality of urban storm water in South Eastern Australia. Journal of Environmental Engineering.
Ghirardelli, A., Quinn, V. and Sugerman, S., 2011. Reliability of a retail food store survey and development of an accompanying retail scoring system to communicate survey findings and identify vendors for healthful food and marketing initiatives. Journal of nutrition education and behavior.
Llorca, M. and et.al., 2010. Infant exposure of perfluorinated compounds: levels in breast milk and commercial baby food. Environment international.
Oakland, J.S., 2012. Oakland on quality management. Routledge.
Völkel, W., Kiranoglu, M. and Fromme, H., 2011. Determination of free and total bisphenol A in urine of infants. Environmental research.
Worsley, T., Chun Wang, W. and Hunter, W., 2011. Baby boomers' reasons for choosing specific food shops. International Journal of Retail & Distribution Management.
The 7 Basic Quality Tools for Process Improvement.


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Challenger, Landmark to open again Oct. 17
Posted by Jim Cummings on 10/8/2016
Students from Challenger Middle and Landmark school will return to their campuses on Monday, Oct, 17, following the completion of construction work at their schools.
The Glendale Elementary School District received the go-ahead Friday from David Bixler, its structural engineer, to reopen Landmark. The District expects to receive the go-ahead to occupy Challenger next week. The approval came after three weeks of construction at each campus. A recent improvement project at Landmark and Challenger uncovered structural deficiencies in the schools' buildings. Over the last three weeks, sister walls were constructed to make the buildings safe to occupy again. Estimated cost to repair both schools was $2.5 million, but the project is expected to come in under budget. Money to make the repairs was approved and provided by the State School Facilities Board. Construction is wrapping up at both campuses, and in the next week the plants at each school will be brought back online, and cleanup will be completed for students return on Oct. 17.
Over the last three weeks Challenger students have been bused to attend classes at the Alhambra Family Resource Center, Landmark students have been attending morning sessions at Desert Spirit Elementary School, while Desert Spirit students attended afternoon sessions. Beginning Monday, Oct. 17 students and teachers at Challenger, Landmark and Desert Spirit will return to their regular schedules. In addition, enrichment sessions at Desert Spirit and Desert Garden, which were set up for students to attend before or after half-day sessions, will stop due to the three schools returning to their regular schedules.
"We are delighted to be ahead of schedule on this project, and that these campuses are once again safe for children and staff," said GESD Superintendent Joe Quintana. "We know this has been inconvenient in many ways. We owe a great debt of thanks to all GESD staff that contributed to this effort, but especially to the parents and staffs from Landmark, Challenger and Desert Spirit. By working together they made sure that we continued to deliver the vital educational services our students deserve."
Construction remains on schedule
Posted by Jim Cummings, APR on 9/30/2016
Construction contines to progress on schedule at the Challenger and Landmark campuses.
For more than a week construction crews have been working in double shifts to erect the sister walls that will bring the buildings into compliance, and add up to 10 years to the life of the buildings. Construction began more than a week ago.
In the photo above you can see a completed sister wall. What appears to be a ledge is the sister wall that was installed.
Before paint is applied to the new sister walls, a sealant is applied — what appears to be white paint in the photo above. The sealant will keep moisture away from the block, which will add life to the building.
Construction progressing at both Landmark and Challenger
Posted by Jim Cummings on 9/22/2016
Construction is continuing at a rapid pace at both Landmark and Challenger. You can see more images of the work here.
Construction has started at Challenger and Landmark
Construction of the sister walls at Landmark and Challenger is underway. The work is expected to take five weeks to complete. You can find a complete photo set on our Facebook page.
Who's happy about starting school on Friday? Challenger students and staff
Challenger students and staff returned to school today at "Challenger East," and appear to be delighted.
Challenger hours, bus times announced
Here is important information for Challenger parents:
Students should be in the Support Services Center parking lot (just west of Challenger) beginning at 9 a.m.
For families who have older siblings pick up their brothers or sisters at Desert Garden, extended day opportunities will run at Desert Garden until 5 p.m.
Students with a bus stop will continue to have bus service at their normal stop location. Times will be as follows:
Landmark returns
Landmark students and staff returned to classes today. And, if we do say so ourselves, they rocked it!
Enrichment being offered for Challenger, Desert Garden students
Enrichment will be offered for Challenger and Desert Garden students at Desert Garden. We will offer enrichment for Challenger students before school from 8:15 a.m. until 9:15 a.m. The students will be transported to the Alhambra Family Resource Center (formerly Cordova Primary School). Enrichment will also be offered for siblings of Challenger students who attend Desert Garden. Desert Garden siblings who walk home with older siblings will be able to attend enrichment from 3:45 p.m. until 5 p.m. To enroll your children, or if you have any questions, call the office of Effective schools at 623-237-7232.
September 14 Challenger Parent Meeting
Posted by Russell Deneault on 9/14/2016 10:00:00 PM
Watch the 4:00 and 6:00pm sessions on Youtube.
A note for Landmark families who normally walk to school
Landmark walkers, newly serviced bus riders, will be assigned one of the five buses for this stop.
Bus Stop location is: 57th Avenue between Gardenia and State (Large gates on the Landmark field area)
AM pick up: 6:20 a.m. to 6:30 a.m.
PM Drop off: 11:30 a.m. to 11:40 a.m.
School staff will be there to meet your child before school and after school. We will provide your child a bus pass to ensure their safety.
Challenger Middle Sc
Glendale Elementary School District
7301 N 58th Ave, Glendale, AZ 85301


Super mario games free is easy to familiarize with the game in just a few minutes, however to master and pro than the players have to practice a lot.
Super mario games free is. Without a doubt, one of the most well known and iconic characters in any medium. He's appeared in over 200 games across about a dozen platforms, and has had at least twice as many jobs. At the end of the day, it's the core Mario games that have kept players coming back for nearly forty years. So, without further ado, these are the Top 5 Mario games of all time.
– Free super mario run game to play.
Super mario games free took everything that was great about Mario on the original Nintendo, and multiplied it by at least 100. As a testament to its pitch perfect gameplay and outright. Super Mario games free appears in the number one spot of countless "Greatest of All Time" lists, and for good reason.
Built on the framework of super mario games online. Free Super Mario World game expansion. Introduce more challenges and powers, and pack more secrets into the 16-bit cart. Then anyone can predict it back in 1990. The free Super Mario games make the biggest contribution to the future of the franchise is no doubt.
Some levels contain multiple paths and exits. Which in turn reveal switch palaces, secret levels and even entire secret worlds filled with some of the most challenging platforming levels ever created.
Mechanically, it's a dream to play. Every jump, every fireball and every turn are exactly the same as before. This reliability allows players to master navigating. Dinosaur Lands whopping 96 levels with the fluidity of someone composing a symphony.
On top of this, the game is full of small and glamorous details in some of the best sprite animation to date. When Mario jumps, his hat pops out of his head a bit, he holds the corners of his nose to catch the wind.
Famous animators have now shown their attention to detail and added a large amount of character to every action and support from friends and family.
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In celebration and observation of Independence Day, Nocturne will be closed on Wednesday, July 6th.
Thu. 7 Jul, 2022
Swindler, Sommer & Mervine Sextet
This brand new project created for the Nocturne stage, is a collective of elite Colorado musicians that celebrates the jazz art form through impeccable arrangements of straight-ahead and original repertoire, injected with spirited high level improvisation. The ensemble is comprised of Wil Swindler and Peter Sommer (saxophones), Gabriel Mervine (trumpet and flugelhorn) and an ever swinging rhythm section that includes contributions from Tom Amend, Steve Denny, Seth Lewis, Patrick McDevitt, Paul Romaine, and Alejandro Castaño.
Important Notes and Reservation Information:
- Floor seats are only available for Dinner and a Show Reservations (Music is included with all "Dinner and a Show" reservations)
- For bar and walk-in guests, a music fee of $19 per guest applies to this show
To accommodate high demand and help our staff maintain a properly sanitized premises, we respectfully request that guests limit their visit to one set only at this time.
Weekday Show Times: Set One: 6:30-7:45pm | Set Two: 8:45-10:00pm
Live Music Denver, Straight Ahead Jazz Denver
Fri. 8 Jul, 2022
Bailey Hinkley Grogan
Alex Heffron (guitar), Braxton Khan (drums), Matt Smiley (bass)
Bailey Elizabeth Hinkley Grogan is a jazz vocalist, songwriter, educator, and performer based out of Denver, CO and Los Angeles, CA. Her bright, yet melancholy sound is a reflection of her deep study into the jazz idiom while simultaneously playing homage to her influences in Nancy Wilson, Chick Corea, Sheryl Crow, and Jamie Cullum. Her music, which resembles the likes of Folk, R&B, and Jazz styles, is a reflection of intense experiences in her young life. Bailey attended the Frost School of Music at University of Miami where she currently serves as a teaching assistant to Dr. Kate Reid and Dr. John Daversa and working with artist Cyrille Aimee. She is in the process of receiving her Doctorate of Musical Arts in Music Studio Jazz Voice.
Tonight's Music: Grogan's first set will be a tribute to the great American jazz vocalist, Nancy Wilson, with songs like "Never Will I Marry", " Save Your Love for Me" and "Happy Talk". The second set will consist of times from Grogan's comprehensive career including originals and songs from artists like Wayne Shorter, Dorothy Ashby, and the Great American Songbook.
(reservation details coming soon)
Sat. 9 Jul, 2022
Royal Roost Revival
An original Nocturne series honoring the prodigious art form of bebop returns for a five show run, Saturday nights in July. Curated and led by Colorado based saxophonist/arranger/composer Wil Swindler, this series is inspired by the iconic Royal Roost jazz club on New York's storied 52nd Street in the late 1940's where bebop was organically brought to life by musicians such as Dexter Gordon, Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie, Tadd Dameron, Fats Navarro, Miles Davis and Max Roach.
Wil Swindler will be joined on the bandstand by a number of special guests including: Eric Gunnison, Jim White, Seth Lewis, Mike Rinko, Greg Gisbert and Paul Romaine.
Saturday Show Times: Set One: 6:30-7:45pm | Set Two: 9:00-10:30pm
- Floor seats are reserved for Dinner and a Show Reservations (Music is included with all "Dinner and a Show" reservations)
- Due to high demand, we encourage guests to book well in advance on Friday and Saturday evenings
- We respectfully request that guests limit their visits to one set only at this time
Sun. 10 Jul, 2022
The Mayhem Trio: Marlier-Gunnison-Barbosa
Built upon the trust, camaraderie and love that can form between longtime bandmates, this trio produces a sound that is edgy, intriguing, rhythmically complex and always compelling. Over the course of nearly two decades, these three Denver jazz icons have played countless shows together in a myriad of different scenarios. Through these experiences they have developed a deep connection and birthed a unique musical language between them that they are excited to share once again with the Nocturne audience. The Mayhem Trio will feature a range of works from modern standards to group originals as well as works from the iconic Chick Corea.
Mike Marlier: Drums Bijoux Barbosa: Bass Eric Gunnison: Piano
Sunday Show Times: Set One: 6:30-7:45pm | Set Two: 8:45-10:00pm
Live Jazz Denver, Eric Gunnison, Mike Marlier Jazz


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South Korea, Value and Workers' Rights – Part 2
A conversation with Professor Sudol Kang
This continues my discussion with Prof. Kang – you can read Part One here.
Greg Sharzer (GS): You speak of a shift, from fighting the entire system of value production, to just fighting for a bigger piece of it. This rise of distributionist politics – unions and working class parties leaving systems of power untouched, and just getting more for their members – is a global trend. Can you talk a little about what anti-systemic politics in South Korea looked like? How did those workers organize themselves, and what happened to them?
Sudol Kang (SK): Yes, it seems to be a global trend that labor unions and working class parties are fighting just for a better value distribution, for a bigger piece, instead of resisting destructive value production itself. Here it is worthwhile to ask piece of what? The answer is – though somehow abstract – what has been exploited from human beings and nature. In consequence, a bigger piece for working people means active participation in the destructive process of capitalism.
This trend is not a natural tendency but a historical product. It is in the sense that later generations of working people have learned to survive within the system, after the first generation, who resisted the inhumane value (production) system, had been violently and repeatedly defeated.
Here I would like to refer to the collective trauma theory developed by Holger Heide (2009). Owing to the overwhelming violence of capital and the state and also repeated defeats, the first generation of workers experienced collective trauma. This infected later generations. [Heide, H. (2009). Globalization of the Work Society. Proposal for a Re-Interpretation of the Work Society as a Posttraumatic Syndrome, in Trans-Humanities, 1(1), 9-38.]
An autonomous and reciprocal working community in South Korea.
In Korea this historical process occurred from the 1920s up to the 1950s under Japanese colonialism (1910-1945) and the American Military Government (1945-1948). Here, imperialism by itself is nothing other than the spatial extension of value production networks of capital. The National Association of Workers and Farmers in Chosun (Korea) [Chosun Nonong Chong Yeonmaeng] in the 1920s and 1930,s and The National Council of Labor Unions after 1945 [JeonPyung], had tendencies of both socialism and nationalism. The so-called "Left-Right Struggles" were nothing other than the right wing's (representing capital) attack on the left wing and vice versa. The Korean War (1950-1953) with its heap of ashes was the nadir of collective traumatization. All these processes left people with the fear of starvation and death. This was the socio-psychological as well as politico-economical background of the "Miracle of the Han River" ever since the developmental dictatorship in the 1960s. (Heide, H. 2009)
Of course, there had always been resistance of workers against the capitalist system. However, radical groups and parties were systematically marginalized and exterminated over and over again, whilst moderate ones were accepted as bargaining agents with capital. Several decades of survival and recognition struggles among working people in Korea have made the value distribution struggle (job, wage, bonus, working hours, welfare etc.) more and more natural and neutral.
I'd like to draw out a few details from your description of South Korea's tragic and tumultuous recent past, because they are usually left out of its success story.
First of all, there was a large degree of continuity, as you mention, between Japanese and American colonialism. I remember visiting the Soedaemun Prison Museum, where the Japanese housed, tortured and executed anti-colonial activists. It was only in the last room where it briefly mentioned that, oh yes, the Korean dictatorship kept the prison going for another 30 years after the Japanese left. It strikes me that part of the trauma you speak of, in many cases rests on what still cannot be spoken about openly: the vicious reprisals against South Korean labour and leftist movements. To what extent are the awful crimes of Japanese imperialism used as a cover for what came after?
Very interesting question! Yes, there is a large degree of continuity, as you like, between colonialism and the dictatorship. Why? They both have in common the rule of capital over human beings and land at the same time. The first generation suffered from both Japanese and American colonialism. They resisted colonialism and oppression, and they were defeated over and over again. They were systematically stigmatized by governments as communists or "reds". Any idea or praxis beyond capital rationality was brutally punished and marginalized. People absorbed a great deal of fear of stigmatization and death.
However, people simultaneously suffered from poverty and starvation. The Korean War worsened their living conditions. Under such circumstances, people of the postwar generation, at least in South Korea, tended to internalize the belief in economic prosperity under the "strong leadership" of Park Chunghee (1961~1979). That was nothing other than the authoritarian form of the dictatorship of capital.
"The first in the world!" was one of the slogans during the Park Chunghee regime. It was a people-mobilization ideology, whose purpose was to transform living people into variable capital for capitalist development in South Korea. Besides, both the school system and mandatory military service functioned as efficient instruments for human transformation. The school system, from elementary school to university, contributed both to disciplining students within capitalism and to manpower training for productivity in factories or offices. In addition, every man had to serve a few years in the military. It was repeatedly taught that North Korea and communism were the greatest enemies. Killing the enemy, who could harm economic prosperity, was regarded as a heroic action. All these aspects consistently underlay the rapid economic development of South Korea.
A worker at Daewoo Shipping, on the 51st day of a self-imprisonment protest against 30% wage cuts.
Second, it seems clear to me that Korea is suffering from intergenerational trauma. When I taught in Korea, I drew a parallel between Indigenous people in Canada, and the trauma they suffer from the residential school system, and South Koreans who were brutalized under the dictatorship. To what extent does the "fear of starvation and lack of survival" still structure present-day Korean society? Do you think people have managed to collectively heal, at least to some extent?
Your comparison between the Canadian Indigenous peoples and South Koreans is highly relevant. The common essence of their traumatization lies, I believe, in the forced forgetting of their own history and culture for the sake of capitalistic development. Although nowadays few people fear starvation from extreme poverty and death due to political ideology, it is worth to note that people now generally internalize capitalistic competition and its fetishism. As the concept of fetishism indicates, people today feel, think, and determine in terms of value, i.e., money. This is exactly what Anselm Jappe (2017) criticizes, based on the theory of value critique. The subject form of today's capitalism is equivalent to the value form in capitalism. [Anselm Jappe (2017), The Writing on the Wall: On the Decomposition of Capitalism and Its Critics, Zero Books.]
I mean this is also the general tendency in South Korea today.
Next: the link between overcoming trauma and fighting to transform the value system


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Exploring Vietnam's Medical Care with the Country's First Private, Foreign-Owned Medical Center
Wednesday, 11 March 2020.
"Our goal is to make the lives of people in Vietnam better. Healthcare is how we do this—we throw a pebble and it starts a ripple… I don't know how many ripples and I don't know how far they will reach, but we can start them," says Family Medical Practice founder, Dr. Rafi Kot.
In 1988, Dr. Rafi left his home country with a simple mission: "to help the people who need it the most." A West German NGO sent him to northern Vietnam to provide medical assistance to ethnic minority communities. When the project came to an end in 1994, Dr. Rafi felt a calling to stay on and contribute to the development of the country's health care system.
When the original medical center that would eventually become Family Medical Practice (FMP) opened in Hanoi, it was the first 100% foreign-owned private medical center in the country.
After more than two decades, FMP now operates five locations in Hanoi, Saigon and Da Nang and is the largest employer of international physicians in Vietnam. Having doctors that speak English, French, Spanish, Japanese, Korean, Chinese and Vietnamese as well as many other languages helps them cater to the country's diverse population. Some of the staff have been with the company for decades—including Dr. Rafi's first-ever secretary, who worked with him when he rode a second-hand bike to the office.
There is currently a physiotherapist on staff, a dermatologist to treat acne and scars, and a psychiatrist who provides mental health support. FMP now also has ophthalmology, gynecology, cardiology, gastroenterology, and obstetrics departments. To meet the needs of international residents, Family Medical Practice offers comprehensive health checks and screenings. An in-house pharmacy and cashless direct billing help make visits as smooth as possible for patients.
In addition to providing vaccinations, routine consultations, orthopedics and 24/7 emergency services, the practice holds weekly Saigon International Mother Baby Association (SIMBA) meetings for mothers to receive pre and post-natal advice, support and companionship.
Embracing New Technologies and Techniques
The first FMP medical center was launched with a bag of second-hand equipment hand-carried over from the United States—but they now order state-of-the-art technology from all around the globe, including a modern 3D CT scanner, equipment for an operating theater and a full laboratory with extremely quick turn-around time for blood and other test results.
One of the practice's most impactful new technologies has been the introduction of its ∗9999 ambulance service, the first and only international standard emergency ambulance service in Vietnam. Using the same ProQA system developed in and relied upon across the United States, it connects fully-certified and trained emergency operators fluent in Vietnamese and English with callers to assess their treatment needs. Depending on the severity of the emergency, in seconds the system dispatches a state-of-the-art imported ambulance that serves as a mobile ICU so that treatment begins the moment it arrives.
FMP frequently performs evacuation procedures for health emergencies that require patients to be flown to another country. Most notably, in 2013 the FMP team performed Southeast Asia's first complex ECMO evacuations, making Vietnam the 6th country in the world to achieve this status. They also recently organized a medical transfer for two Spanish women for emergency treatment in Thailand when no other option was available and their lives were on the line. There was no guarantee of medical insurance support but Family Medical Practice took action because, at the end of the day, it's all about taking care of people's health first.
"Preventing Emergencies from Even Happening"
In addition to the due diligence of thorough, routine checkups, the medical center is a leader in adopting new screening methods and proven breakthrough diagnostic tools. For example, they recently invested in equipment to identify HPV, and are one of the few places to offer tests for Helicobacter pylori bacteria, a common cause of gastric infections in Vietnam that can have serious consequences.
Beyond embracing new techniques, FMP facilitates emerging lifestyle activities that can improve people's overall wellness. Their new salt therapy room is one example. Breathing air with high salt content in this calm environment is believed to foster a variety of health benefits, including reducing lung inflammation and mucus; influencing cellular activity and energy in the body; improving the skin's condition and enhancing the immune, nervous and lymphatic systems with its antibacterial and natural disinfectant properties. Moreover, the shaded rooftop hosts members of the community for weekly guided yoga classes.
A Community Operation
While all of the impressive technology allows for remarkable achievements, at the end of the day FMP is about people and community. This translates to Dr. Rafi leading a TedX talk and FMP doctors giving frequent talks at local international schools and corporates on a variety of subjects including puberty, drugs and alcohol, stress management, nutrition and eating disorders. They also assist with charities, including organizing all health care operations at Color Me Run and Saigon's HCMC athletic events.
The team also provides medical care and equipment as well as food, clothing, medicine, and household necessities to thousands of impoverished people in remote highland communities.
It's just the beginning of a revolution in health care though, and Rafi is determined for FMP to serve as the model that other care providers look to regarding how to implement technology, respond to emergency situations, offer preventative care and education, and build trust within the community. And while the community has always been FMP's focus, "it's the challenge to change Vietnam "that motivates Dr. Rafi and keeps him here.
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We are created to wonder and wonder about the created. Consider the ant, the Scriptural Sage advised. Consider the heavens, reflected the Psalmist of Psalm 8. Consider. Ponder. Wonder. The Bible gives us much to ponder and encourages us to ponder much.
There are different ways to ponder but it generally involves asking questions. The Philosopher asks why. The Historian asks when. The Scientist asks how. The Textual Critic asks what. The Geographer asks where. The Theologian asks who.
When it comes to pondering Scripture, its important to know which questions are being answered first. Certain passages are very locational and invite the Geographer's question. Other passages are mysterious and invite the Textual Critic to ask his question before we can begin to ask the questions of others. Some passages, like Genesis 1 and 2, on the surface appear to be the domain of the scientist when in fact they are the Theologian's foundational answers to his lingering question.
The Theologian's question of Genesis 1 and 2 appears to be what the text is answering. "Who" is creating everything? The Theologian answers this question with minimal effort. Genesis 1 and 2 immediately disappoints the Scientist though. It doesn't mention "how" the Creator created in terms other than theological- "Then God said...". The Textual Critic is given the day off when it comes to this passage because the text is plain: God created everything. The Geographer is left clueless because he is not told where God first created. We are told that God brought Adam to Eden, but from where? the Geographer asks- but the text is silent- therefore it doesn't want us to know. The Philosopher is less disappointed. He hears the text answer his question- the Creator created for His pleasure. The Historian assumes that since "Genesis" means 'Beginnings' his question will be answered first. But he is quickly lost in the absence of any geographical reference.
Creation is wonderful. We can wonder endlessly about the Biblical account of the Creation event unless we recognise that there appears to be a hierarchy of wonder that the text invites. Even though He is never named in the Text, the passage begins with "In the beginning God" leaving us in no doubt that it is about to answer the "Who?" question rather than the "When?" question. It continues to refer to this God over and over again. "Then God said", "And God saw", answer the Theologian's question not the Historian's.
Before we argue with another wonderer of this event about the "How?" and the "When?" it might be advisable to answer the more pressing questions first: Who is this God? Why did He create (and particularly, Why did He create me)? What is it that the Text plainly says about Him in this event? Yet, many people are prepared to make the last three questions the top three questions and thereby completely miss what the Text answers. The challenge for this wonderer is to persist in the midst of the pressure from How-Where-When-ers who seem bent on reversing the hierarchy of wonder and convincing everyone else that their questions are the test of faith. But I seem to recall that Jesus placed the Who? question as the first question to be answered: Who do you say I am?
When we read Scripture, including Genesis 1 and 2, it seems that the Who? question always needs to be answered first. Who is this God? Why is He doing what He is doing? What does this Text tell me about Him? Answering these questions helps us to wonder about the One who is called Wonderful in whose image we have been wonderfully made.


So what's it all about? Let Nutsville explain: It's a megalomaniac group of un-elected people procuring equipment on behalf of London councils and deciding parking and traffic policy.
PiP was conceived by a certain Stephen Lawrenson, while he was working at Westminster Council, and got funded by The London Centre for Excellence but now known as Capital Ambition which is a strategy group devised by London Councils. Confused? You will be.
London Councils is a lobbying group working (paid for by subscription) of all 32 London boroughs (plus City of London), Met Police, London Fire EPA and TfL. London Councils employ about 180 people over two sites in Angel Square and Southwark Street.
London Councils Leaders Committee meets every month except August and this is where the decisions are made. In 2010/2011, London Councils will gain just over £26 Million from the contributing councils, Met and Fire. That's all public money there that councils pay in to London Councils on behalf of it's Council Tax payers. An external audit (Price Waterhouse Coopers) recommended recently that they should change the way they do things, one was giving clear financial details on their website in the About Us section by October 2009 (not done at time of writing), transfer of City of London Pensions should be carried out as soon as possible and that ALL partnerships should be openly declared, but we have to wait until March 2010 for that one.
However, these guys run Taxicard, Freedom Pass and, more importantly, PATAS (Parking and Traffic Appeals Service) so they aren't all bad. They give grants to the most vulnerable in London, which is also great, so where does PiP come in to this?
voluntary groups on behalf of all the London councils.
which reflect our work as a whole.
PiP fits in to that how? Isn't providing a socially exclusive pay by phone system contra-indicated if you believe the words above? More on that later, but suffice it to say PiP takes even more of our public money!
One of the 'benefits' to joining PiP include standardising parking systems across borders, how good is that? The problem is THEY are setting the standards, not the people, the councils or even the huge businesses looking to earn millions from nationwide parking (Verrus et al). This quango is deciding stuff for London and beyond and we have no say in it at all!
Other 'benefits' include procuring under the PiP banner, this ensures savings of scale (apparently, not that they have explained or proven that at all) but you have to buy PiP specified equipment, something may be better and cheaper elsewhere but if it's PiP, then it's their way or the highway. The procurement issue has been questioned legally.
The upside of this is that some councilors (no names) on the PiP team and in post in some councils are dead against certain charges like the tax for motorcycles to park in Westminster and vehemently oppose it at every opportunity, but they are few and those that want the income are many. Because, lets be honest, this charge is not about benefits to motorcyclists, kerbside management or anything to do with 'green' issues, it's all about income for the councils, public authorities and TfL.
Nutsville learned from an email sent it to us from a reader that PiP is no longer funded by London Councils Capital Ambition (maybe 'socially exclusive' had something to do with it) but the PiP partners for 2009/10, currently 13 of them, fund it each to the tune of £7,692.30 to total £100,000 per annum.
But PiP wants to have as many members as possible, and not from just London.
Above taken from PiP What it is, and how to join (download here).
Why should scooter and motorcycle owners be very concerned?
Nutsville thought the clue was in the name Congestion Charge, PTW's don't cause congestion isn't that why they don't pay the congestion charge, well not according to Westminster City Council.
The Council wanted to charge £3 per day or £12 per week. As far as Nutsville knows at this time it was only MAG who was in dialogue with the Council, and it was very likely to have been MAG's input that saw the scheme launch at the lower fee of £1.50 per day. But lets be clear, both MAG and the BMF have always been opposed to the charging for PTW's to park on street.
It's through PiP that Gilchrist acts as a taxpayer funded salesman for Canadian owned company Verrus.
So we now see Gilchrist acting as a cashless Pay By Phone evangelist spreading the word for Verrus. Only this year Gilchrist was flown to Denver, Colorado courtesy of Verrus to speak on their behalf at the International Parking Conference and Expo. Gilchrist stood alongside his Verrus buddy David Spittel giving a talk titled Coin Today – Phone Tomorrow Has Europe Leaped Ahead with Pay By Phone Technology.
But there is just one fly in Gilchrist's ointment and that's the No To Bike Parking Taxes campaign group, who through their tenacious research have uncovered the dirty goings on with the awarding of the Verrus contract. This week the NoTo group explained to their members how by using the PiP quango the pay by phone virus is spreading and charging for bike parking is part of the package being sold to the other PiP members. (Source view) As the campaigners have been saying all along, this is not just a Westminster issue, and if you ride a PTW you need to take action now, otherwise it really will be too late and you will have no one along side you to fight with you.
Now that Verrus have their poodle sitting on PiP in the form of Gilchrist, Verrus can afford to be cocky by actively selling themselves to the other PiP Councils.
So why are Verrus encouraging Local Authorities to VIOLATE EU Codes of Procurement with regard to Framework Agreements.
The EU directives state that, whilst a framework agreement CAN constitute ONE supplier and MULTI purchasers (in this case Local Authorities), these "purchasers" MUST be identified when the agreement is signed. In other words, if the LA was not in it at the start, they can't join the agreement at a later date as is clearly being suggested by Verrus.
Maybe people could consider emailing their respective councils representatives on PiP and ask how they took their electorates views into account when deciding to take part in this empire building quango?
As luck would have it PiP are having their next meeting at Westminster's City Hall. Why not come along to Victoria Street, 8am on the 7th of December, as this PiP meeting is open to the public, we're sure you'll want to see PiP in action won't you?
Nuts: WCC, PiP, Lawrenson and lies over financial neutrality of parking.
Freeparking.co.uk comment on the Tax Payer Alliance and Drivers Alliance report: £900,000 per day cost of parking fines.
If PiP get their way you can add millions to that from the UK's PTW contingent.
Don't let it happen – Come on the http://www.notobikeparkingfees.com demo!
The question is how many and which local authorities had signed up to the Verrus pay by phone contract along with Westminster, when it was first implemented. Was it all existing 13 PiP members or just Westminster? If it was just Westminster, then the 12 other members can't have Verrus without going through a tender process and if all 13 of them had signed up at the time, then Verrus can't get anyone else on board unless the local authority goes through a tendering process. Am I correct?
I'm amazed that these Westminster bureaucrates didn't think this through properly. What is this Peter Large (Head of Westminster Legal Services) there for, I wonder?
Peter Large doesn't seem up to the job, he's supposed to uphold standards at Westminster City Hall, yet seems to spend his time fire fighting trying cover up all the mistakes, so the public don't get wind of it.


Every day of every month at GQ, we give you advice on What to Wear Today. This month we're taking on the tricky business of getting your office style right for the summer, when it's hot as hell outside, yet freezing inside, and you've got social events lined up right after work every night of the week. Up today: The basic bro outfit that happens to look excellent in a variety of situations.
There are times in life when you want to experiment with your style, and then there are times when it's all about embracing your inner basic bro in the name of looking respectable around people who don't "get" why a grown man would ever wear a dress shirt with track pants. This includes, but is not limited to, summer weekends at your in-laws beach house, your boss's annual BBQ, and anything involving a yacht or a lobster bake. In those situations you want to reach for the tried-and-true summer staples that you know you'll look great in. A striped T-shirt or sweater and a pair of easy cotton pants, whether cargos or chinos, is a great place to start. Throw on a pair of suede desert boots and some sort of bright-color accessory and you're in JFK territory. Just look at how handsome Derrick Rose looks, above, for proof that these staples come together in a great way. Granted the man is a professional athlete with the muscle definition to prove it, but this outfit would look highly decent on any man.
Just do us one favor and stick with slimmer cuts when it comes to the pants and shirt. These easy, relaxed fabrics have enough chill as it is; no need to go full pajama party on everyone. Give it until Labor Day weekend at least.


So, this is kind of a local to Tampa hate blog. On Saturday the 19th we'll be host to the first annual Red Bull Flugtag. Basically, the event involves people building homemade flying machines and riding them down a 30 foot ramp in order to soar over Tampa Bay. However, most of them don't so much soar as crash and sink. Yet, it's THE BIGGEST EVENT IN TAMPA, it's on the news every day, people are burning with Flugtag fever. Some cities get art festivals or renowned stage-plays, we get Flugtag. Oh, and to make the event even more classy, their web site has super awesome embedded audio which makes any site extra cool.
One of my friends tried to convince Ringo and I to go with him. After reading a news article saying they have estimated over 60,000 people will attend (and Texas had 85,000) I said no way. I will go see Batman instead and happily deal with those crowds.


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Private investigator reveals how he got wrongful convictions overturned
(FOX 2) - Television veteran journalist Scott Lewis left the life of an investigative journalist to become a private investigator back in 2013.
From surveillance to helping in criminal investigations, Lewis watched a case of a 35-year-old mother who was murdered unfold.
"How can two guys be in prison on this thin evidence?" he said. "It just didn't make sense to me and I was kind of horrified. These were two guys who are going to die in prison if something or somebody didn't intervene."
And so he did.
Lisa Kindred had been killed in her car and two men were arrested -- Justly Johnson and Kendrick Scott spent 20 years in jail. Lewis joined with the Innocence Clinic to find out what really happened.
That's when he realized there was someone else in the car back in the 10-year-old murder case. Lisa Kindred was killed while her 8-year old-son was in the car. Lewis went to work to find the now young adult to see what he could find.
FOX 2: "You contacted him. What did he say?"
"Mr. Lewis, I will never forget the face of that man who shot my mother," Lewis said. "He didn't say those men, he said 'that man.' And he said if you can show me a picture of the guys in prison I can tell you if they're the guys."
A photo lineup was put together by the Innocence Clinic. Johnson and Scott were in the lineup, and it wasn't them. The young man then described the man who he says killed his mother.
"He had a very broad nose, very bushy beard, and a shaved head. And it looked nothing like Johnson or Scott," he said.
The search is still on for the real killer, but just last week Johnson and Scott were freed. Two innocent men who spent two decades for a crime they didn't commit, finally free.
But how many more men like them are locked up wrongly? How widespread are these wrongful convictions?
"I think the number is higher than we would like to believe and that is not acceptable in the United States of America," Lewis said. "Part of the problem is we don't have a good system. If you were poor especially if you were poor and black in the city like Detroit, with a high crime rate and the pressure to solve crimes, you don't get the same kind of justice that somebody with money does."
Lewis is talking about men like Mubarez Ahmed. He was finally exonerated in October for a double murder he swore he never committed. After 16 years in jail, Lewis, along with attorneys, found enough evidence to set him free.
"They investigated the heck out of it," Lewis said. "They re-investigated all the work we did and they came to the conclusion that he was factually innocent and had nothing to do with the murder and they went into court and asked the judge to reverse the charges - and he did. Eventually Mubarez Ahmed walked free."
Police corruption, bad scientific evidence and fake eyewitness testimony are the reasons this happens.
FOX 2: "How hard is it to overturn a conviction in Michigan?"
"It is incredibly difficult to reverse a conviction in Michigan. It is really hard," Lewis said. "Even if you have evidence that there is this much evidence that he's innocent and this much that they are guilty, the courts do not look at that. You have to find an angle to work, something to get that case back in court."
Because of Lewis' work, three men are now free that should have been free all along. Lewis said he has been inundated with requests for other cases but keep in mind, his full-time job is investigating the needs of clients. The work he did for those three men; he did pro-bono.
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Международный аэропорт Сукарно Хатта (, ) — аэропорт, расположенный в городе Тангеранге (провинция Бантен Индонезии). Обслуживает район мегаполиса Джакарта. Расположен в 20 км от центра города. Код IATA — CGK происходит от второго названия аэропорта Cengkareng (название района Ченгкаренг на северо-западе Джакарты), часто употребляемого местными жителями. Название Сукарно — Хатта в честь первого президента Индонезии Сукарно и первого вице-президента Мухамеда Хатта.

История
Автор проекта — известный французский архитектор Paul Andreu.

Аэропорт начал работать 1 мая 1985 года.

В 1992 году был построен второй терминал аэропорта, а в 2009 году был открыт третий терминал аэропорта. В 2011 году терминал стал принимать международные рейсы. Первоначально он предназначался для обслуживания лоукостеров. В 2018 году был построен новый терминал, который стал частью третьего. Планируется строительство четвёртого терминала. По плану он будет иметь пропускную способность 45 миллионов пассажиров в год, что больше, чем терминал №3, который имеет ежегодную пропускную способность 25 миллионов пассажиров.

Описание
Площадь аэропорта составляет 18 км², аэропорт имеет две независимые взлетно-посадочные полосы. В аэропорту три пассажирских терминала (1, 2, 3). В терминале 1 обслуживаются внутренние рейсы авиакомпании Indonesian airlines, а сам терминал разделен на три сектора 1А, 1В и 1С. Терминал 2 обслуживает международные рейсы и состоит из трех секторов 2E, 2F и 2D. Законченная и введенная в эксплуатацию в апреле 2009 году часть терминала 3 используется для рейсов авиакомпаний AirAsia и Mandala Airlines. Полное окончание строительства терминала 3 планируется на 2020 году.

Терминалы 1 и 2 — два симметричных полукруглых здания, расположенных напротив друг друга. Длина перехода между двумя противоположными выходами на посадку в противоположных концах терминала 2 составляет 940 метров. Сами терминалы расположены друг от друга на расстоянии в среднем 1,5 километра, между терминалами проходят крупные загруженные автомагистрали. Для перевозки пассажиров между терминалами курсирует автобус. Терминал 3 (Т3) расположен на одной стороне с терминалом 2.

В аэропорту при вылете взималась стоимость услуг аэропорта. По состоянию на 2017 год платеж включен в стоимость билета и с пассажира отдельно не взимается. В том числе и при перелете бюджетной авиакомпанией.

Годовое количество пассажиров в 2008 и 2009 годах составило около 32 млн пассажиров, в 2009 году — около 33 млн пассажиров, 2013 году — 59,7 млн пассажиров.

В аэропорту есть поле для гольфа, гостиница, пять залов ожидания, торговые зоны.

Добраться до аэропорта из города можно на автобусе, такси или железнодорожном транспорте.

Авиакомпании и пункты назначения

Инциденты

 28 октября 1997 года пассажирский самолёт Fokker F-28 Fellowship 3000 Trigana Air Service вернулся в аэропорт из-за задымления на борту. Самолёт получил серьёзные повреждения. Никто из 63 человек на борту не погиб.
 23 января 2003 года Boeing 737 авиакомпании Star Air приземлился в 500 м от начала ВПП, получил повреждения шасси и фюзеляжа. Никто из 163 человек на борту не погиб.
 27 апреля 2003 года в кафе, расположенном во втором терминале зале вылета внутренних авиалиний, прогремел взрыв. Пострадали 11 человек.
 11 августа 2003 года Fokker F-28 Fellowship 3000R, принадлежащий авиакомпании Garuda Indonesia, сломал шасси при посадке. Никто из 24 человек на борту не пострадал.
 9 марта 2009 года самолёт MD-90 Lion Air сошёл с полосы, развернулся и сломал шасси. На борту находились 172 человека. Никто не пострадал.
 29 октября 2018 года через несколько минут после взлёта в Яванском море разбился Boeing 737 MAX 8. Все 189 человек, находившихся на борту, погибли.
 9 января 2021 года, через 4 минуты после взлёта разбился Boeing 737-500 Sriwijaya Air.

Награды

 В 1995 году озеленение аэропорта Сукарно-Хатта было удостоено премии Ага Хана за архитектуру как один из лучших примеров гармоничной интеграции павильонов здания аэровокзала с тропическим садом.
 Международный аэропорт Сукарно–Хатта занял четвертое место в списке Skytrax World's Most Improved Airport 2014, составленном на основе опросов 12,85 млн пассажиров из 110 стран.
 В 2017 году Международный аэропорт Сукарно–Хатта занял первое место в рейтинге Skytrax World's Most Improved Airport 2017.

Примечания

Ссылки
 Официальный сайт аэропорта

Аэропорты Индонезии
Здания и сооружения Джакарты
Аэропорты, названные в честь людей
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Die Familie Salcher waren österreichische Industrielle, die zwischen 1858 und 1923 die Harlander Coats in St. Pölten gründeten und leiteten. Heute erinnert neben den vielen Gebäuden, die unter ihrer Führung errichtet worden sind, die Salcherstraße in Harland an ihr Wirken.

Mathias Salcher senior
Mathias Salcher, geboren am 14. Juli 1803 als Bauernsohn in Maria Luggau im Lesachtal, erlernte in Passau das Handwerk des Webers und zog 1828 nach Wien, wo er eine Firma gründete, die Bänder und Borten erzeugte. Ab 1840 erzeugte er zusätzlich Seidenknöpfe und beschäftigte 20 Arbeiter. 1859 ließ er in Harland die erste Eisengarnfabrik Österreichs errichten, seine Söhne wurden Gesellschafter. Er verstarb am 14. November 1879 in Harland.

Josef Salcher senior
Josef Salcher wurde am 20. März 1830 als zweiter Sohn Mathias Salchers in Wien geboren und erlernte die Weberei im väterlichen Betrieb. Er übernahm 1859 die Leitung des Werks in Harland. Josef Salcher galt als Wohltäter, er gründete unter anderem die Schule in Stattersdorf. Er verstarb am 15. November 1889.

Josef Salcher junior
Josef Salcher wurde als erster Sohn Josef Salcher seniors am 31. Dezember 1861 in Brunn bei Pyhra geboren. Er übernahm die kaufmännische Leitung der Betriebe in Harland nach dem Tod seines Vaters. Unter seiner Führung wurde die Georgsspinnerei in Ochsenburg gebaut und die Firma in eine Aktiengesellschaft umgewandelt. Er verstarb am 7. April 1920.

Carl Salcher
Carl Salcher wurde 1863 als der zweite Sohn Josef Salcher seniors geboren. Er übernahm nach dem Tod eines Vaters die technische Leitung des Betriebes. Auf seine Initiative hin wurde die St. Pöltner Straßenbahn gegründet, außerdem war er Bürgermeister von Pyhra. Er hatte mit seiner Frau Laura eine Tochter namens Hedwig, die als letzte der Familie Salcher in Harland lebte. Er verstarb am 21. Dezember 1906.

Ferdinand Salcher
Ferdinand Salcher der dritte Sohn Mathias Salchers gründete in Wagstadt (Österreichisch-Schlesien) einen Zweigbetrieb der "Mathias Salcher & Söhne AG" (MASSAG) zur Herstellung von Knöpfen. Er verstarb am 18. August 1889 in Wagstadt.

Robert Salcher
Ferdinand Salcher übernahm zusammen mit seinen Brüdern von seinem Vater Ferdinand Salcher den Zweigbetrieb der "Mathias Salcher & Söhne AG" (MASSAG) in Wagstadt. Er verstarb 1935 in Wagstadt.

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FarSounder sonars use a sophisticated data acquisition system to digitize underwater acoustic signals. These custom electronics are designed in-house and are one of the reasons 3D forward looking sonar is possible today. Recently, the electronics in our Transducer Module underwent a major refresh bringing some of the latest technology to our products; one of the ways FarSounder is always looking ahead.
Inside the Transducer Module is a circuit board custom-designed to collect analog signal data on 48 channels simultaneously, filter the data appropriately, digitize, and communicate over Ethernet. This circuit board was originally designed in 2008, and with it came the launch of our two flagship products, the FarSounder-500 and the FarSounder-1000. Both units feature this data acquisition circuit that is highly specialized for producing our 3D forward-looking sonar images.
As with all electronics, new components with more capabilities and features are always coming to market, while older ones are becoming unsuitable for new designs or even discontinued entirely. As we faced supply challenges with some of the components we use, it was clear that it was time to revisit our circuit design.
After reviewing many options for data acquisition topologies, we opted to stay with the same physical size and shape circuit board, as well as the same digital communications structure we had already established with the previous design. This would allow us to retrofit older products and maintain the same mechanical package. We would, however, take advantage of new cutting-edge analog-front-end devices, as well as a new FPGA to control the devices and add additional layers of signal processing in the hardware. All of these new devices necessitated a new power delivery system, circuit routing, and firmware authoring.
Originally developed for medical imaging systems, the new analog-front-end devices replace the hundreds of components that made up our preamplifier and analog-to-digital-conversion circuits with the addition of advanced onboard signal processing. The result is significantly improved signal acquisition performance, filtering, and out of band noise rejection.
The new design adds capabilities to monitor and respond to temperature changes over all areas of the board, keep track of energy usage, and circuit fault monitoring and diagnostics.
With so many new devices on the board, the FPGA firmware was completely overhauled to support new internal features while guaranteeing timing across the board to all of the devices.
This new circuit board was designed, routed, fabricated, and assembled with the first prototypes arriving in July of 2016. These were used for initial testing and firmware development. Only minor changes were selected for the production revision that started with deliveries in late 2017. With the new architecture, even more capabilities and greater performance of the system can be realized in future revisions of the firmware that can be delivered remotely to our customers.
The new design has even more bandwidth capability and a more modular and compact circuit design that may allow for future reductions in physical size and integration opportunities. These advances are some of the many things FarSounder is doing to continually improve on our products and provide our customers with the best forward looking sonar solutions.
If you have a FarSounder system that you would like upgraded, we would love to hear from you! Contact us for more details!


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This article provides a brief description of the different types of micromechanisms of monotonic and cyclic fracture. General information on the material variables that have the most beneficial effect on resistance to failure is presented. The article discusses the various stages, growth rates, and striation spacings of fatigue crack. The mechanisms of fatigue striation formation are also discussed. The fatigue crack growth in duplex microstructures and cyclic crack growth in polymers are reviewed. The article also describes the mechanisms and models of fatigue crack closure.


Try your hand at a mountain bike descent, led by state-accredited instructors. This green family-friendly track weaves its way through mountain tamarind and Japanese cedar forests, from the Maido summit down to the beach. The route offers superb viewpoints over the West coast.


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"The World's First Full-Size Robotic Girlfriend"
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On January 9, 2010 Artificial intelligence engineer Douglas Hines of TrueCompanion.com introduced Roxxxy at the AVN Adult Entertainment Expo in Las Vegas, Nevada.
" 'She doesn't vacuum or cook, but she does almost everything else,' said her inventor, Douglas Hines, who unveiled Roxxxy last month at the Adult Entertainment Expo in Las Vegas, Nevada.
"Lifelike dolls, artificial sex organs and sex-chat phone lines have been keeping the lonely company for decades. But Roxxxy takes virtual companionship to a new level. Powered by a computer under her soft silicone skin, she employs voice-recognition and speech-synthesis software to answer questions and carry on conversations. She even comes loaded with five distinct 'personalities,' from Frigid Farrah to Wild Wendy, that can be programmed to suit customers' preferences.
" 'There's a tremendous need for this kind of product,' said Hines, a computer scientist and former Bell Labs engineer. Roxxxy won't be available for delivery for several months, but Hines is taking pre-orders through his Web site, TrueCompanion.com, where thousands of men have signed up. 'They're like, 'I can't wait to meet her,' ' Hines said. 'It's almost like the anticipation of a first date.' Women have inquired about ordering a sex robot, too. Hines says a female sex therapist even contacted him about buying one for her patients.
"Roxxxy has been like catnip to talk-show hosts since her debut at AEE, the largest porn-industry convention in the country. In a recent monologue, Jay Leno expressed amazement that a sex robot could carry on lifelike conversations and express realistic emotions. 'Luckily, guys,' he joked, 'there's a button that turns that off.' Curious conventioneers packed Hines' AEE booth last month in Las Vegas, asking questions and stroking Roxxxy's skin as she sat on a couch in a black negligee.
" 'Roxxxy generated a lot of buzz at AEE,' said Grace Lee, spokeswoman for the porn-industry convention. 'The prevailing sentiment of everyone I talked to about Roxxxy is 'version 1.0,' but people were fascinated by the concept, and it caused them to rethink the possibilities of 'sex toys.' '
"Hines, a self-professed happily married man from Lincoln Park, New Jersey, says he spent more than three years developing the robot after trying to find a marketable application for his artificial-intelligence technology. Roxxxy's body is made from hypoallergenic silicone -- the kind of stuff in prosthetic limbs -- molded over a rigid skeleton. She cannot move on her own but can be contorted into almost any natural position. To create her shape, a female model spent a week posing for a series of molds. The robot runs on a self-contained battery that lasts about three hours on one charge, Hines says. Customers can recharge Roxxxy with an electrical cord that plugs into her back.
"A motor in her chest pumps heated air through a tube that winds through the robot's body, which Hines says keeps her warm to the touch. Roxxxy also has sensors in her hands and genital areas -- yes, she is anatomically correct -- that will trigger vocal responses from her when touched. She even shudders to simulate orgasm. When someone speaks to Roxxxy, her computer converts the words to text and then uses pattern-recognition software to match them against a database containing hundreds of appropriate responses. The robot then answers aloud -- her prerecorded 'voice' is supplied by an unnamed radio host -- through a loudspeaker hidden under her wig.
" 'Everything you say to her is processed. It's very near real time, almost without delay,' Hines said of the dynamics of human-Roxxxy conversation. 'To make it as realistic as possible, she has different dialogue at different times. She talks in her sleep. She even snores.' (The snoring feature can be turned off, he says.) Roxxxy understands and speaks only English for now, but Hines' True Companion company is developing Japanese and Spanish versions. For an extra fee, he'll also record customizable dialogue and phrases for each client, which means Roxxxy could talk to you about NASCAR, say, or the intricacies of politics in the Middle East" (http://www.cnn.com/2010/TECH/02/01/sex.robot/, accessed 02-06-2010).
In December 2013 I revisited the Truecompanion.com website, which then advertised Roxxxy as "World's First Sex Robot: Always Turned on and Ready to Talk or Play." By then the company had diversified into three models of female sex robots, and was planning to introduce Rocky, a male sex robot: "Rocky is described as everyone's dream date! – just imagine putting together a great body along with a sparkling personality where your man is focused on making you happy!"
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HomeSportsWentz must protect himself and stay on the field
Wentz must protect himself and stay on the field
Whatever your feelings are on the hit from Seattle defensive end Jadaveon Clowney that ended Eagles' quarterback Carson Wentz's season – "It was dirty!" or "It was just part of football!" – there is no mistaking the biggest takeaway from the moment: The instant Wentz left Lincoln Financial Field in the NFC Wild Card Playoff Game, the Eagles were at a distinct disadvantage.
And for a third straight year, Wentz was unable to finish an Eagles football season.
"It's devastating for him," tight end Zach Ertz said. "We all feel for him, how much he put into this moment, the first playoffs of his career. From the human side, you have to feel so much pain for the guy."
There is no question that Wentz has endured more than his share from the injury side of things in the NFL. A knee injury in December 2017 robbed Wentz of the Super Bowl championship run. A back injury 12 months later sidelined him for the stretch run and the postseason of 2018. Just as we all maybe thought Wentz was beyond all the bad luck, he goes out on the eighth snap of the playoffs and takes a helmet-to-helmet hit from Clowney, who had a free shot on a franchise quarterback and took it.
Clowney did his job, whether you believe his hit was dirty or otherwise. He had a chance to punish a quarterback and he made the most of it, in what was the key moment of that playoff game.
"It's a different game with Carson out there," left tackle Jason Peters said.
As the Eagles and Wentz move into 2020, this much is abundantly clear: Wentz, while he's certainly improved, still has to work on his self-protection in this game. The NFL has done all it can to protect a quarterback from late hits and unnecessary contact and now Wentz has to help himself even more.
On the play that knocked Wentz out of the game, he fakes a handoff to running back Miles Sanders and then rolls right. Wentz looks to his left for an open receiver. Nothing there. He keeps his eyes down the field as Seattle's defense begins to converge. There really is nowhere to go for Wentz, yet he keeps the football and tries to gain a few yards with his legs, cutting toward the middle of the field and into the teeth of the defense.
Safety Bradley McDougald tackled Wentz and as the quarterback hit the ground, he was hit in the back and helmet by Clowney, who certainly came in at least a half-tick late. No flag. No matter. Wentz wobbled as he got to his feet, but he finished the series before heading to the sidelines and the blue tent, where he was visited by the league's independent neurologist.
Game over. Season over.
For the Eagles to have the kind of long-term success they plan to have, it's imperative that Wentz does everything he can to protect himself and stay on the field. Had he, on that fateful play, chosen to throw the ball harmlessly away instead of hurtling himself into danger, would the Eagles still be alive?
Injuries happen, yes. The game is a nasty, physical one, no question. Any defensive player who has a free shot on a quarterback is going to take it, you better believe. Wentz has the responsibility of living for another day, if he can avoid unnecessary risk. A franchise depends on it. ••
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Suffolk County Executive Bellone Announces First-ever Procurement Conference On Long Island
Written by Long Island News & PR | 19. June 2018
Suffolk County, NY - June 19, 2018 - Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone today announced the first of its kind Procurement Conference on Long Island that will bring together leading experts in the field to share best practices on how county and local governments should procure goods and services. The conference, which will feature a keynote address by New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli, will be held on July 24, 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM at Timber Point Golf Course in Great River.
"Procurement, in many ways, is the linchpin to unleashing the potential for achieving tremendous, sustainable savings through municipal shared services and cooperative purchasing within Suffolk County and beyond," said Suffolk County Executive Bellone. "For many local governments, the current procurement systems are outdated and consumed by endless technicalities and onerous processes. This first of its kind conference is the first step in the process to implement a new model that will bring Suffolk County in line with the best, most efficient practices."
"When municipalities purchase goods and services, they have an obligation to taxpayers to seek competition and get the best value for their communities," New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli said. "I commend Suffolk County Executive Bellone for bringing together state and local officials to discuss ways to share services and create efficiencies in the process, while ensuring that municipalities are transparent in their procurement process and safeguard public funds."
The Suffolk Share: Inter-Municipal Procurement Conference will address the people, processes, and technology associated with the procurement of goods and services. Panels will be focused on procurement challenges and roadblocks, procurement innovation and trends, and cooperative purchasing, featuring highly qualified panelists from independent government agencies, think tanks, academia, state and local government, and the private sector. The goal of the conference is to encourage a conversation about best practices for municipal purchasing, foster a more cooperative municipal purchasing environment, and address people, processes, and technology associated with procurement of goods and services.
Procurement officials from Suffolk County's 10 towns, 33 villages, and 69 school districts will be in attendance, as well as public sector budget and IT specialists and thought leaders from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA), Rockefeller Institute of Government, New York State Association of Counties, Hofstra University, and New York State Office of General Services (OGS).
The conference will have four morning breakout panels, with topics ranging from navigating procurement roadblocks, technology challenges and opportunities, the future of municipal procurement, and examining innovations and opportunities. Some of the participating moderators and panelists include:
Dr. Jim Malatras – President, Rockefeller Institute of Government
Michael A.L. Balboni – President and Managing Director, RedLand Strategies
Larry Levy – Executive Dean, National Center for Suburban Studies, Hofstra University
Rich Tobe – Deputy Director of State Operations, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo
Sean Carrol – Chief Procurement Officer, NYS Office of General Services
Stephen Acquario – Executive Director, New York State Association of Counties
Kevin Law – President and CEO, Long Island Association
Jeff Pearlman – Director, New York State Authorities Budget Office
The process of reforming Suffolk County's procurement system includes responsibly reorganizing the procurement team, streamlining regulations, simplifying the payment process and upgrading outdated technologies. The reformed system will focus on smart government and best practices in the public sector, with the ultimate goal of the new procurement model being to save taxpayer dollars.
The conference supports Suffolk County Executive Bellone's Shared Services Initiative. The SuffolkSHARE plan, devised under Governor Cuomo's Shared Services Initiative, is projected to save Suffolk County and participating local governments approximately $37 million over the next two years. Under County Executive Bellone's leadership, Suffolk County has become a statewide leader in the field of shared services, gaining recognition for its innovation and cost-saving efforts in transitioning inter-municipal partnerships into a modern and comprehensive government reform mechanism.


I've just had the most interesting theological discussion in a long while, about needing both darkness and light to find the truth and other related topics.
etter than all other groups on the LARP, the precise details of our prayer pillows and how the fabric in our clothes would have been dyed.
…because I just dreamed it. And there's no way either the book or the movie could be better than my dream. It had monsters and magic and even marbling.
I wish I had a dream recorder. I've already forgotten most of it.
Or perhaps we're just that much more awesome.
Anyhow, my letters get from Sweden to America in less than half the time it takes for the letters going the other way. So I'm just saying… we could blame it on the time zones (and I'm confused enough by time zones to believe them capable of anything), or we're just better.
About 1,1 cm high book with hand stitched headbands, chemise and cassette. Red paper, yellow silk and a Harry Potter book as background.
1. Create a blog in English that isn't full of fannish stuff. Check.
2. Post an entry every other day at least. We'll see.
3. I can only use pictures of my old books and projects every other post. The rest must be new. But how will anybody know? Okay, let's try!
What is this then? Who am I?
Oh my, that's a tricky question. But let's go with the easy answer.
I'm a Swedish girl who is currently studying to become a bookbinder. Or I am a bookbinder, actually, this last year is just for historical bindings. Whether I'm going to actually work as a bookbinder remains to be seen.
I make books, sew clothes, write and dance. Sometimes I dabble in other crafts such as weaving, drawing and… well, we'll see. I'm a flutist and a LARPer, a Scout and too lazy for my own good.
This is my blog, which I will use for blogging. No, really. Here will be some stories, the few I write in English at least, lots of books and book-related crafts, and lots of me just rambling.


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Wide-scale introduction of traffic light labelling in the UK
Shortly after Australia introduced a new voluntary food Star--labelling system, Britain's Public Health Minister Anna Soubry launched today a new consistent front of pack nutritional label, so that consumers make healthier choices about the food they eat. Research shows that people can end up bewildered by the different nutrition labels on food thus the new label aims to make it easier for people to make healthier choices. The UK Department of Health was working with the food industry, health NGOs and other partners through the "Responsibility Deal" to agree the proposed system and design of the label.
The new voluntary system combines both traffic light colour-coding and nutritional information to display how much fat, saturated fat, salt, sugar and calories are in products. "Reference Intakes" are replacing "Guideline Daily Amounts" (GDA).
The traffic light labels will be rolled out over the next few months, and the manufacturers and supermarkets will use the same criteria that have been developed by the Department of Health. The businesses that have signed up to the new labels account for more than 60% of the food sold in the UK. Upon them are big player like, MARS UK, Nestlé UK, PepsiCo UK and Premier Foods. All the major retailers, including Sainsbury's, Tesco, ASDA, Morrisons, the Co-operative and Waitrose, will use the consistent label on their products. Whereas other big players like Kellogg's and Coca Cola are not participating.
Richard Lloyd executive director of Which?, UK´s leading Consumer organization said: "With levels of obesity and diet-related disease on the increase, it's vitally important that people know what is in their food, and this labelling scheme will encourage food companies to do more to reduce the amount of sugar, salt and fat in popular products."
Monique Goyens, Director General of BEUC, the European Consumer Organisation, commented: "We are delighted that these UK retailers will offer consumers the possibility to make healthier eating choices at a glance. In times when obesity has become a major problem in Europe, there is no reason why only shoppers living in the UK should benefit from such an easy tool. We hope to see more retailers across Europe follow this lead."
However the German Federation for Food Law and Food Science (BLL) emphasized: "The German food industry still prefers the functional nutritional information used since years. The nutrition chart and 'Guideline Daily Amounts' table are an approved method and are learned by the German consumer."
More information: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/final-design-of-consistent-nutritional-labelling-system-given-green-light and https://responsibilitydeal.dh.gov.uk/
Front-of-pack nutrition labelling: are multiple formats a problem for consumers?
http://eurpub.oxfordjournals.org/content/early/2011/12/02/eurpub.ckr144
Guide to creating a front of pack (FoP) nutrition label for pre-packed products sold through retail outlets
https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/207588/FINAL_VERSION_OF_THE_2013_FOP_GUIDANCE_-_WEB.pdf
http://www.which.co.uk/campaigns/food-and-health/food-labels-and-nutrition/traffic-light-nutrition-labels/
http://www.marketingweek.co.uk/news/major-brands-shun-govt-traffic-light-labelling-scheme/4007085.article
http://www.bll.de/presse/pressemitteilungen/pm-20130619-bll-praeferiert-gelernte-nwk/
Source: Department of Health (DH) United Kingdom
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