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Mounties say an officer suffered minor injuries and another person was wounded after an officer-involved shooting in central Alberta early Friday morning.
The incident happened around 5:30 a.m. when Blackfalds RCMP were called to deal with a single-vehicle collision on Highway 596 and Range Road 10. While responding, an RCMP member came across a second vehicle in the ditch with three male occupants.
As the officer stopped to see if they required assistance, Mounties say a physical confrontation occurred, leading to the officer suffering minor injuries and discharging a service firearm. The males then stole the police vehicle and fled.
The vehicle was found abandoned in a field near Highway 11 as additional units from Sylvan Lake, Red Deer, and other specialized units assisted in the arrests of the three males. One of them, Mounties say, was found to be suffering from a non-life-threatening injury as a result of the confrontation and was taken to hospital.
The investigation into the shooting and the actions of police has been handed over to the Alberta Serious Incident Response Team, the province's police watchdog agency, while Mounties say they will continue to investigate the actions of the three men.

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Known to many as The Maverick of Soul Blues, Walter Waiters has been a force to be reckoned with in both genres for almost two decades.
Born in San Antonio Texas, Walter began his musical journey at the early age of 3. His Mother noticed him humming and playing the edge of their coffee table as if it were a prized Baldwin Piano; matching each note with the pounding of his fingers. After watching young Walter for a while, she said that she had a feeling that if she were to buy him something with piano keys on it, he would play it. She was right!
From the moment Walter began teaching himself to play the instrument which would introduce him to the masses, he never failed to impress his siblings, and neighbors with his ability to take any song and customize it to fit "his element". Concert goers to this day have been blown away by Walters ability to make any cover he takes on unique to his own style.
During his teen years and well into his twenties, Walter would perform in talent shows, at a local church, and would often sneak into blues spots to jam with whomever would let him sit in. Walter does credit his time playing in the Church for developing his ear and ability to improvise at the drop of a dime. He would say " During that time, it was less about spectacle and more about feeling, and feeling has no key. You had to feel your way though a persons song".
During a Blues concert he was attending in the early 90's which featured one of his all time favorite artists Buddy Ace, Walter had a chance encounter with the Soul Blues Singer who would forever change his direction. Buddy told Walter that the genre would need guys like him who could write and perform to keep the music alive. Sadly later that year, his hero would pass away while performing on a stage in Texas. Walter vowed to keep his promise to the late singer and to himself, thus giving birth to The Man we now know as The Maverick.
Walter has over the last 18 years released 8 full Albums, and 7 singles; He has also written and produced songs for many up and coming Artists as well.
His own biggest hit came very early in his career when he wrote and released what he thought would be a funny little song that people would enjoy entitled "Don't Scratch my Back". The song was an immediate crowd favorite, and remains his most popular song to date. If you were to ask any Walter Waiters fan however, they would tell you that, everything the guy touches "sticks with you, he paints a picture with every song he writes and performs". Many have been quoted as saying things like "He is the real deal", "He is believable".
Walter has shared the stage with the likes of, Latimore, Mel Waiters, Walter Wolfman Washington, Kenny Wayne Sheppard, Lenny Williams, Marvin Sease, J Blackfoot, Theodis Ealey, and more..
One thing that makes Walter unique in his field is, that he is 100% independent and solo. He is every bit of the one man Orchestra.
"Having a band stressed me out to the point where I hated my own music" is what Walter told a reporter once. He followed up with. " I don't expect others to understand my mission and where I am headed with this music, but there is a sound that I have been searching for and I've almost found it, it's been in my head since I was a child, and I've almost found it". If he ever settled with a band, versatility would be a must for the crew.
During the early 2000's, Walter moonlighted with a Country and Western band named The Country Bandits from Blair Oklahoma; it was there that many got to see the versatility. Audiences, mostly all white, went from wondering why this young black man was in their establishment, to trying to book him alone the following week. Walter departed from the group after a year to focus more on his own mission. He soon left Oklahoma all together. Next stop, Sin City.
Walter currently resides in Las Vegas, Nevada, where he performs regularly for his loyal following. He also stays true to his fans in the southern, midwestern / western regions, traveling these places often with his beloved keyboard "Anna Mae".
Walter shows no signs of slowing down and stays in the studio where he creates the stories that we all love to play over and over again. The future of Soul Blues is in good hands.
A Musician, Writer, Producer, and Entertainer on a mission. Walter Waiters . The Maverick of Soul Blues.
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Hey Maverick #bluesman, you already know I feel there is no one greater at this blues journey than you. I can't wait until the 27th so I can see you and hear what you've been working on. Love you and your music to infinity. It's getting near Xmas have you any new Xmas blues If not Santa is not your friend works great for me lol.Be blessed stay safe. Love you and your music to infinity. ❤❤❤
Hey Maverick #bluesman, you already know I feel there is no one greater at this blues journey than you. I can't wait until the 27th so I can see you and hear what you've been working on. Love you and your music to infinity. It's getting near Xmas have you any new Xmas blues
If not Santa is not your friend works great for me lol.Be blessed stay safe. Love you and your music to infinity. ❤❤❤
Carolyn Las Vegas
Miss your music! Hope you're doing well. I need that new music.
Charlene Los Angeles
Hey Walter. Los Angeles is in need of some good Soul Blues.. ❤❤❤❤❤⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Mary Siggal Las Vegas, Nevada
Jul 12 2020 3:37 PM
Love your music.. Miss your live shows in Vegas .. Stay blessed, safe and keep the Blues Alive.
foxey Enid,oklahoma
Jun 8 2020 12:03 AM
Hey Waiter, hope you doing ok! Enid,Oklahoma miss you, stay safe.
Anna Jersey
Jun 5 2020 5:09 PM
I'm hooked on that Maverick 💥.
Ann White Las Vegas Nevada
When will you be in Las Vegas, Nevada Again
Silver Fox Georgia
Nov 12 2017 10:26 PM
Loving your music
Jamie C Gulfport, Mississippi
Nov 6 2017 10:17 PM
Love you and your music. God Bless You
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The folks in the Parsons Elementary School area (around 58th Street and Elgin Ave) got a loud surprise this morning.
A large boom was heard this morning in Lubbock at around 9:15 a.m. It was loud enough to put a lot of residents on edge and set off car alarms.
There was a big boom in the alley. I saw out the window one of the electrical poles flash a bright light and then saw black smoke. The explosion or boom was so loud it set off car alarms and shook the windows.
The resident called LP&L, who quickly got a handle on the situation and sent out a truck.
So, what happened? The short version is that Lubbock (probably) has one less transformer and (most likely) one less squirrel this morning. LP&L crews told the resident that a squirrel apparently got into a transformer and caused a fuse to blow.


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Congenital uropathies, sometimes called obstructive uropathies or urinary obstruction, refer to birth defects and inherited conditions that affect urine flow. They can be structural or functional abnormalities that cause urine to back up into your kidneys. These conditions need treatment to prevent kidney failure.
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Benign prostatic hyperplasia: an enlarged prostate
Congenital urinogenital anomalies: birth defects or hereditary conditions that affect the urinary tract and genitals
Kidney stones: solid masses formed by minerals and substances in the urine
Ureters or urethra malformations: defects in tubes that carry urine between your bladder and kidneys, such as posterior urethral valves, ureteropelvic junction abnormalities, or urethral atresia
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Details: Due to the bad weather forecast prediction for Friday, we will be holding the hymnsing NOT in Burlington, but in Mississauga, WEATHER-CONDITIONALLY. Please come prepared for the weather - you may want to pull out your winter gear again!
If the weather cooperates, we'll be meeting up at 3pm in a gazebo located just off The QEW at Hurontario street (directions below). If you'd like to carpool, you can meet us at Credo Christian School between 2pm and 2:30 (directions below). If you're driving straight to the gazebo, you can park along the road in front of the lake, as some of you may remember from the last time we were there.
At 5pm you have the option of either going out for dinner or coming to the Dikschei's for a subway dinner and fellowship & games, and perhaps a walk. Please bring $5-10 (depending how hungry you are) to cover costs.
If the weather proves to be as miserable as forecasted, then we'll most likely be heading over to my house (the Dikschei's) early. Please call my cell if you're uncertain of the plans.
The gazebo is just off the QEW at Hurontario Street. Coming off the QEW, go South toward the lakeshore (50 zone - watch out! It's enforced!).
Continue on Hurontario St. past Lakeshore Blvd. and the road will curve to the left by the condominiums. We can park along the road in front of the lake - the gazebo where we sang last time is right there.


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"The Boys" Season 3 Trailer Reaction
"A group of vigilantes set out to take down corrupt superheroes who abuse their superpowers." Staring: Jack Quaid, Antony Starr, Erin Moriarty, Karl Urban, Laz Alonso, Chace Lamprey, Jensen AcklesRelease […]
"A group of vigilantes set out to take down corrupt superheroes who abuse their superpowers."
Staring: Jack Quaid, Antony Starr, Erin Moriarty, Karl Urban, Laz Alonso, Chace Lamprey, Jensen Ackles
Let's fucking gooo!!!! The Boys is maybe the only running show that gets my blood going is The Boys on Amazon Prime. The show is bonkers, bombastic, bloody and belligerent. The trailer for season three dropped over the weekend, and with it dropped plenty of tasty talking points.
First off….Butcher (Karl Urban) has glowing supe eyes? During this trailer we see him look like a toddler Cyclops just beaming death rays out into the ether. When I first watched the trailer I turned to my girlfriend confused and just had to make sure we didn't know that Butcher had these superhero powers. It is a safe hypothesis that Butcher takes the compound V that has been streaming through the veins of many an addicted superheroes to see what it is all about. Well. Butcher looks like he gets more than he bargained for and he gets the same laser beam eyes that Homelander (Antony Starr) and their son have. I say "their" because Butcher is the husband to the now dead Becca (Shantel VanSanten) but Ryan (Cameron Crovetti) was born due to Homelander raping Becca. It is a very messy situation.
Also it has to be said that this song in the trailer is really awesome. Plain and simple. I know Imagine Dragons gets shit on a lot, but "Bones" is a great song and the trailer is chopped up to it very well. Sure, be a hater if you want, but I will be listening to this song again.
Nice touch early on in the trailer with the lyrics to the song saying "face in the mirror is all I need" and you have Homelander staring off into the abyss. The man is the most egotistical of the bunch in the show. He would solve the world of its problems all by his lonesome if he had the choice. Thematically, it fits.
Black Noir is back and he is accompanied by "the reaper takes my life" which makes me thing he is going to be coming for blood, which is fair seeing what happened to him.
Black Noir is awakened from his Coma and looks hellbent on vengeance.
There is a lot of pent of rage among the titular group and it would appear The Seven. Hands clenching in frustration and in anger. Everyone is trying to get a grip on their new situations, and I feel it is safe to say that it won't happen easily for all.
THEY ARE MAKING FUN OF THE KARDASHIAN PEPSI COMMERCIAL! That is hilarious. Also looks to be a new get-up for A-Train (Jessie T. Usher).
I am slightly confused why there is a K-Pop dance number. Have to think that it is a Vought public relations campaign or some sort of international attempt to garner applause from their blind adoring fans? I wouldn't mind seeing a terrible attack happen during that dance act. Not a fan of big dance numbers like that…like I am not a big face of Peacemakeri's introduction. I know I am in the minority of that.
There are flashes of some raunchy sex followed by the tender kiss of Hughie Campbell (Jack Quaid) and Starlight (Erin Moriarty). Seems to be that despite Hughie's new job working for the superhero brain-exploding senator (that he doesn't know about) blends well with Starlight becoming a new face of The Seven with Homelander.
We get a new guy. Who is this guy? He probably works with head of Vought, Stan Edgar (Giancarlo Esposito)?
We also get a new Red Scarlett looking super hero who may be entering The Seven. This comes as part of a sequence of girl power with Kimiko Miyashiro (Karen Fukuhara) kicking as in the clip prior. If I recall correctly, Kimi and Frenchie (Tomer Capone) have arguably the cutest relationship in the who show, even if it is mainly him trying to stop her from going rampage on people whenever she feels like it.
Oh we have our first look at Jensen Eckles as Soldier Boy! I wonder if the producers are going to get the rights to a Soldier Boy song to play at some point when the character Soldier Boy is kicking ass or something.
We get more clips of Solider Boy later in the trailer. We don't really know what side he is on, but it is safe to say that he will have a major impact in the feud between The Boys and The Seven.
Based off some clips later in the trailer, I think that we first see Soldier Boy in some sort of Middle Eastern war where he is "kidnapped" but he has a smirk on his face so he is going to escaping and then kicking ass. Still not sure if he is a good guy or a bad guy, but that is my hypothesis.
There are a serious of short clips of screaming, fighting explosions and super hero entrances…that is until we get to the cow. Everyone that Homelander has milked before (literally) is dead, and we see him milking a cow and having a classic vinegar face. This was a viral moment on social media because good god Homelander, calm down a little with the horniness.
Well, this is to be a fetish for someone and they will get a lot from Homelander's horniness.
So the final two parts of this trailer are very intriguing to say the least. We have Butcher and Homelander sitting in a room doing the whole Paul Rudd "look at us" GIF. Does Homelander know that Butcher has superhero powers now? Does he actually have them when they sit down? Is it a bluff? I am confused and I would like answers. Also, after the credits seemingly roll, we get the rebirth of Solder Boy? Maybe Ackles' character did die and was brought back to life with Compound V? Is he going to be like a Captain America but combined with The Punisher? Just combine that ideal hero with the counter-hero personnna?
I should let it be know to everyone who has bother to read this that I do not have any knowledge of the comic book series this show is based off of. I love it that way. Let's get bloody again.
The Boys season three premieres on June 3, 2022 on Amazon Prime.
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"A young couple travels to a remote island to eat at an exclusive restaurant where the chef has prepared a lavish menu, with some shocking surprises." Director: Mark MylodWriters: Seth Reiss, Will TracyStaring: Ralph Fiennes, Anya Taylor-Joy, Nicholas Hoult, Janet McTeer, Paul Adelstein, John LeguizamoRated: RRelease Date: November 18, 2022IMDB The Menu (2022) is an…
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The Oldham Rochdale HMR Pathfinder was set up by the Government in 2004 to tackle long-standing problems which have caused neighbourhoods across the boroughs to become less popular places to live. There's no quick fix.
The announcement that funding for the Housing Market Renewal programme would be discontinued from the end of March 2011 presents huge challenges for the future of housing markets in Oldham and Rochdale.
Oldham and Rochdale Councils are currently working through the implications of the funding decision, both to the programme as a whole and how it will affect individual neighbourhoods.
This website will be available until September 2011. If you have any enquiries regarding the Housing Market Renewal Pathfinder in Oldham or Rochdale please contact the appropriate local authority.


The longhorn is a breed of cattle that is known for and named after its horns, which can grow to be up to about 7 feet — over 2 meters! — wide, from tip to tip. The ancestors of the longhorn were native to Europe and Asia; Christopher Columbus first brought them to North America in 1493. Over the next 200 years, large cattle populations were moved to what is now Texas. Due to their environment and breeding, longhorns developed their drought tolerance, intelligence, and diverse colorations.
Although longhorns can come in any color, our stuffed longhorn comes in the most common color, a dark reddish brown. It measures about 8 inches and weighs in at about 8 ounces — far smaller and lighter, of course, than a real longhorn! Our plush longhorn also comes wearing a blue bandana and cowboy-style blue hat. This plush longhorn also has a sound module inside, so it makes noise!


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With 57 spacious and elegant rooms in total, of which nine are sensational suites, the hotel offers guests everything they need for a relaxing stay in the Swiss mountains. The modern and sophisticated rooms feature panoramic views of the private parklands or the surrounding mountains. The bathrooms are light-flooded and filled with Bamford bath products.
There is a 170sqm penthouse tastefully furnished and well-equipped with modern amenities. All the details of a luxury room have been included such as surround sound systems, en-suites with chin-deep baths, walk-in showers, Nespresso machines and a giant flat-screen TV. Large families will welcome an option of connecting rooms at Le Grand Bellevue to enjoy staying together, yet having their own space.
Le Grand Bellevue Hotel features a 3000sqm Alpine wellness centre with a wide range of modern facilities. Le Grand Spa has a heated indoor pool and Jacuzzi where you can perfectly relax and rejuvenate. Other facilities include a Thermal Oasis that boasts 17 different hot and cold wellness and experience zones, 10 treatment rooms of which one is an Alpine Spa Suite for couples, state of the art fitness facilities equipped with Technogym equipment and a beautiful Alpine spa garden and terrace. If you're here to just relax and rejuvenate or you are looking for a yoga retreat or detox treatment, Le Grand Spa has everything to soothe your body, soul, and mind.
Le Grand Bellevue's chic flagship restaurant – LEONARD's has one Michelin star; and it has an amazing laid-back environment that will impress every diner. The restaurant serves delectable international cuisine steeped in Swiss gastronomic tradition.
If you're looking for an intimate Swiss dining experience, the wooden cottage Le Petit Chalet in the hotel park is a great choice. The convivial dining atmosphere of the hotel's debonair art deco Bar is stylish; with dramatic domed ceilings and a racing green zinc-topped bar and 17-metre custom-made Chesterfield. And for Sushi-lovers Le Grand Bellevue offers expertly hand-rolled sushi and ocean-fresh sashimi in its small but perfectly formed Sushi Bar with take-away service. A favorite treat after a visit to Le Grand Spa!
There is a piano Lounge that will serve you delicious afternoon tea and the hotel's chic cocktail lounge bouquet has just relaunched very recently with a focus on molecular mixology. Other features include a Cigar Lounge, Private Cinema and a Club House.
Parents can leave their children at the Polar Bear Kids' Club during the Winter season and in the unsupervised playroom all year while they have their special moments at the hotel.
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A steady decline in the use of web based email services demonstrates a new emerging pattern in the growth and popularity of mobile based email. It seems mobile device users in general are responsible for this trend, but the hardest hitting impact comes from the younger subscribers, the up and coming generation of tech savvy consumers.
The numbers don't lie, and the figures from just the past year show that people checking their email through mobile devices, as opposed to using the web, has increased 36%.
Studies have shown the likelihood of different age groups opting for mobile email versus the old standard web based email. The highest rate of a change in the market is the 25 to 34 year olds at an astonishing 60% likelihood of preference to go mobile.
The numbers and information, supplied by Mark Donovan of comScore, represent the outlook for the future as well. In other words, this is not something that is expected to change and revert back to steady use of web based email.
With the increased ability and popularity of smart phones, customers can access email and so much more from almost any location. It is due largely in part to these preferred new smart phones that the channel shifts happened so rapidly. To avoid being lost as the downward trend in web based email continues, companies will need to consider multi-channel advertising and visible presence. Brands that do not want to end up obsolete will have to pursue cross-channel marketing so that whichever method consumers choose, the company will not be lost in the shuffle or the shift. Since users ultimately decide which method they would prefer, companies should plan on having advertisements in multiple channels.


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Q: Angular percentage mask with one decimal i have searched a lot and i just can't find it.
I am using angular and i want a percentage mask with one decimal for an input.
So i can write like 0.1, 1.2, 10.2, 99.9%, and stops on 100%.
I don't really need the %, the important part is the number mask

A: I think what you are looking for is that:
{{a | percent:'1.0-1'}}

For an input field:
<input type="text" [ngModel]="a | percent:'1.0-1'" />

Please take a look at the Percent Pipe
and especially the digitsInfo parameter in order to achieve the desired output.
Also find Decimal Pipe if this is what you actually loking for.
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GreenCure® is applied with spray equipment using a sufficient volume of water to insure complete coverage of all stems and foliage.
Mixing Instructions: Dilute GreenCure® with water before applying. Carefully measure and mix the stated amounts of product and water. Do not use more than the stated amounts.
One gallon of this solution is sufficient to treat approximately 450 square feet. Apply the solution to all exposed surfaces of the plant. Use a sufficient spray volume to obtain complete coverage of all foliage and stems. Uniform and complete coverage is essential for the most effective results.
Plant Disease Prevention: GreenCure® can be used as a good preventative control of powdery mildews by applying 1 tablespoon per gallon of water every 1 to 2 weeks when environmental conditions are ideal for the disease. Preventing an infestation by using GreenCure® will help you maintain healthy, vibrant plants.
Plant Disease Control: In cases of moderate to severe infestation GreenCure® can be used to eradicate plant disease by spraying plants completely with a mixture of up to 2 tablespoons of GreenCure® per gallon of water weekly for 3 weeks followed by the preventative program thereafter. GreenCure® kills mold / mildew spores within seconds of contact by causing an immediate dehydration of the spores and destruction of the cell walls. Many of the deceased spores will slough off or be washed away with the next rain or watering. In most instances, leaves can recover, however as with any wound, scars and discoloration can remain. If you prune infected leaves, stalks or branches, they should be disposed of in the trash, because composting will not kill the mold spores.
Application Timing: Start application at first sign of disease. For best protection, repeat at one to two week intervals until conditions are no longer favorable for disease development. Spray more often during rainy weather or during periods of high relative humidity. For appropriate crops, GreenCure® may also be applied post-harvest to remaining foliage to decrease overwintering inoculum.
As with any spraying, it is best to avoid spraying GreenCure during the middle of the day when the sun is bright and hot. Use GreenCure early in the morning or late in the afternoon.
Indoor, Greenhouse and Hydroponic: With indoor, greenhouse and hydroponic gardening it is important to spray at times when the sun is not coming through the glass as this magnified sunlight could cause burning on recently sprayed, wet leaves. Also, with high intensity artificial lighting it is best to turn lights off after spraying in order to let GreenCure air dry and to avoid burning from hot, intense lighting.


Men's top seed Son Wan Ho and women's favourite Sung Ji Hyun both advanced to the quarter-finals of their respective draws at the Korea Masters Championship on Thursday.
Son – who is yet to drop a game at the event – eased past fellow South Korean Kim Moon Jun 21-11-, 21-11 on the courts of the Seogwipo Olympic Stadium in Jeju.
Third seed Lee Dong Keun battled past Shih Kuei Chun of Chinese Taipei 21-17, 21-12 and sixth seed Jeon Hyeok Jin defeated Japan's Hashiru Shimono 22-20, 21-16.
In the women's draw, top seed Sung beat Lee min Ji 21-15, 21-11 and fourth seed Ayuni Mine defeated fellow Japanese Kaori Imabeppu 21-19, 21-18.
Finally, there was an upset when China's Chen Xiaoxin knocked out fifth seed Aya Ohori 21-19, 21-7.


Hayward is located in Sawyer County is in the Northwest corner of Wisconsin. Hayward is 70 miles from Duluth, 100 miles from Eau Claire, and 140 miles from Minneapolis/St.Paul.
The Hayward area is home to about 7,000 of these hard working people. We have lots of space with a population density of less than 12 people per square mile.
The Hayward area hosts two world recognized events: the American Birkebeiner cross-country ski race and the Lumberjack World Championships. This international influence creates a community with worldly awareness not found in a typical rural town.


Well-known German brand, Dietz enter on the market a new condenser hybrid of 50F. Having a look more spectacular than the condenser, it is a real help to all those who are extreme audio installations. Front panel LEDs are blue, each connector power (plus and minus) has 2 ports; while the distributor's remote has 4 ports. Remarkable and volumetric / ammeter with 3 digit LED light blue.


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Italian Renaissance cities to visit
wikipedia.org, lonelyplanet.com
From the second half of the th century the artistic period of Rinascimento. It was just then that some cities flourished greatly enriching themselves with monumental and urban pearls that we can still admire today. Just then the utopian concept of "Ideal City" spread: urban settlement from perfectly harmonious proportions.
Between 1350 and 1500, the cities changed their conformation in order to reach the rational ideal. Palaces and churches were built characterized by one style that intended to return to the classical orders. However, only a few of these cities have been able to preserve these riches in excellent condition, keeping their charm intact. Here are some of the most beautiful Italian Renaissance cities to visitEtc.
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La homeland of the Renaissance it really was Firenze, already a very important center in medieval times. In the Tuscan capital, Renaissance architecture mixes with the features of the Florentine Romanesque style, appreciable in religious structures such as the Basilica of San Miniato al Monte.
Here there are really many buildings, some of these kept within the ancient walls historic center UNESCO World Heritage.
World famous Duomo, Whose dome was built by master Brunelleschi, one of the greatest architects of the time.
Equally fabulous Pistoia, whose Renaissance features emerge above all in religious constructions. In the beautiful Piazza del Duomo mixes Renaissance elements with Romanesque and Gothic styles which characterizes the structures present. Among these we find:
San Zeno Cathedral;
Campanile Tower;
Palace of the Bishops;
Praetorian Palace;
city Hall;
Former Church of Santa Maria Cavaliera.
Tower of Catilina.
In 1492, at the behest of the Duke of Ferrara Hercules I, a very important urban work was built called by historians "Addizione Erculea". For economic and defensive reasons, the duke decided to double the extension of the city following mathematical and rational principles, so the area north of the castle was annexed to the city core by enlarging the ancient medieval walls. It was precisely on the occasion of the realization of the project entrusted to the architect Biagio Rossetti, which arose some of the most beautiful Renaissance structures of Ferrara. The itinerary that leads to the discovery of these wonders starts from Castle, and then continue along Corso Ercole I d'Este, in the middle of which is the Palace of the Diamonds. Equally important is the Massari Palace, and the wide Ariostea square. The path leads up to Temple of San Cristoforo and then end with a visit to the home of Ludovico Ariosto.
Urbino perfectly preserves theRenaissance architectural heritage. It is the city that comes closest to ideal model, as well as one of the most important centers of the Italian Renaissance. Very rich from a cultural and historical point of view, i medieval and Renaissance features they are still clearly visible walking through the streets of the center.
His own historical center is present in the list of UNESCO Humanitarian Heritage. The pinnacle of beauty is reached in the splendid Ducal Palace, Home of the National Gallery of the Marche. Right here is kept the fascinating painting that portrays the "Ideal City", made by an unknown author.
In addition to being a notable seaside resort, Pesaro is a center rich in Renaissance monuments between churches, stately mansions and others artistic masterpieces
Among these we find:
Ducal Palace, home where the prestigious families lived Sforza e Della Rovere;
Church of S. Agostino;
Church of S. Giovanni Battista;
Palazzo Toschi Mosca and its courtyard.
Pienza is a small town in the Province of Siena, whose Old Town has been awarded the prestigious award of UNESCO heritage. The town planning of Pienza is another important example of application of the principles of the "Ideal City". Initially the restructuring wanted by Pope Pius II, had to be limited to the historic center only, only later it was decided to continue the project by extending it to the whole town. The works were commissioned to Bernardo Rossellino and at the end of these the Cathedral, Town Hall and those of Borgia families e Piccolomini.
Also Mantova has been declared Humanitarian Heritage for its remarkable beauty. The environmental context alone gives the city a truly unique charm: Mantua presents itself as a small town surrounded by three artificial lakes made in past eras for defensive purposes. The city is inextricably linked to stately family to the Gonzaga, which made it one of the most popular courts in the Renaissance period.
Among the places not to be missed:
Ducal Palace,
Palazzo della Ragione and Palazzo del Podestà,
Clock tower,
Duomo,
Palazzo Te.
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Discussion in 'Parenting' started by mrsfabmoretti, Jan 24, 2011.
My LO is turning one is a few weeks. The past year, my copy of 'What to Expect in the First Year' has been my bible. Have heard that the toddler follow-on isn't as good. Any ideas of what to replace it with? LO is my first, so like a bit of reassurance on things like milestones.
My friend just bought the Baby Whisperer book for toddlers and seems to be happy with it. I had a flick through the other day and found it pretty interesting too (although am not quite there yet as currently 34 weeks pregnant with number one!).More of a book about personalities and routines than milestones though, so perhaps not quite what you were looking for?
I loved Penelope Leach's "Your baby and Child". It goes from newborn to starting school, gives all the practical advice you need, and I loved her sympathetic, understanding (of both parents and young children) approach.
I loved Penelope Leach's "Your baby and Child".
Me too, mine are 3 and 1 and I still go to it every few weeks - it has been useful recently for info on teething for the littlest one, and starting nursery for the big one!


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We currently conduct surveys in more than 30 African countries. We are proud of what we have achieved so far and our goal is to have Afrobarometer surveys in all African countries.
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The impact of the pandemic
IF you need a reminder that swine flu remains a serious concern, try travelling into China. Passengers arriving at Shanghai's Pudong airport have to hand in a detailed health declaration at a desk staffed by officials wearing face-masks before proceeding to customs, which is also staffed by a line of masked officials.
How worried should the world be about the pandemic in 2010? The article in The World in 2010 by Margaret Chan, the director-general of the World Health Organisation, is both reassuring and unsettling.
Reassuringly, she predicts that swine flu will be much less deadly and devastating that initial scare stories forecast. The world was reasonably well prepared for a pandemic, since it was on the look-out for the spread of bird flu. And swine flu will prove to be far less lethal than bird flu.
What is unsettling, however, is the picture she paints of the stark differences that are likely to become apparent in the year ahead between the impact in the rich world and in the poorest countries, which lack the health systems to cope with a pandemic. Rich countries have also secured the lion's share of the global supply of vaccines. If her conclusion is right, the effect of swine flu in 2010 will not be global panic, but widespread shame:
The same virus that causes manageable disruption in affluent countries will have a devastating impact in countries with too few health facilities and staff, no regular supplies of essential medicines, little diagnostic and laboratory capacity, and vast populations with no access to safe water and sanitation.


Excerpt from Chapter 4: Empathy: The Guidance System of the 2nd Edition of モHow to Hire and Develop Your Next Top Performer: The Qualities that Make Salespeople Great,ヤ by Herb Greenberg and Patrick Sweeney (The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc., 2013).
The first key quality we found to be of critical importance to sales success is empathy. Empathy is the ability to read others. It's knowing what drives them. It's being able to intuit their strengths, limitations, potential, and motivations. Empathy is the ability to pick up the subtle clues and cues provided by others in order to accurately assess what they are thinking and feeling.
Individuals who are genuinely empathic have very high levels of flexibility, openness, and sensitivity. They have natural warmth, which others immediately sense and respond to. When someone who is empathic asks how others are, they often receive a real, sometimes surprising answer. We sense that they care, and as a result, our relationships can become more open and meaningful.
Andrew Skipp, president and CEO of Hubbard-Hall, Inc., a leading chemical manufacturer, distributor, and service provider, told us how empathy has been at the heart of his company culture since its founding in 1849, and, therefore, empathy infuses how the company comes through for its customers.
Empathy is the starting place for connecting with a client, as well as for being able to understand his or her unique problem and being able to see beyond the obvious. Inside of empathy is a genuine interest and a real curiosity.
It all starts with empathy, with really listening and connecting on a deeper level.
Ed Kaplan, group vice president of Human Resources at K. Hovnanian Homes, a nationally recognized homebuilder for over a half century, told us about a critical selling path he teaches that has 22 steps.
And each of the steps starts with empathy.
So it all has to start with the relationship that the salesperson develops with the potential buyer.
The empathy is never designed to end. In relationship selling, empathy is at the heart of the relationship.
Empathy is the first ingredient of the sales equation.
While empathy is absolutely essential to sales success, empathy by itself is not enough. The best and most effective salespeople use their empathy as the guidance system for their sales process. But empathy is just one ingredient necessary for sales success.
Herb Greenberg, Ph.D., is the founder, president, and chief executive officer of Caliper, an international management consulting firm, which, for nearly a half-century, has assessed the potential of more than 2 million individuals for 25,000-plus companies around the world. Headquartered in Princeton, NJ, Caliper has offices in Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, England, France, Germany, Japan, Mexico, Singapore, Spain, and Taiwan. An authority on the relationship between personality and job performance, Greenberg developed the Caliper Profile, a proprietary personality assessment, which identifies the potential, motivations, and strengths of applicants and employees. Through the insights derived from these assessments, Caliper's consultants are able to match individuals to appropriate positions, coach for improved performance, and develop effective teams. He co-authored with Patrick Sweeney Succeed on Your Own Terms, as well as How To Hire and Develop Your Next Top Performer, both published by McGraw-Hill. Greenberg and Sweeney also co-host a nationally syndicated weekly radio show called "Winning in Business," which features in-depth interview with outstanding business leaders.
Patrick Sweeney is executive vice president of Caliper, where he oversees branding, marketing and corporate communications for the international management consulting firm. A former speechwriter for former New Jersey Governor Brendan Byrne, Sweeney has been the editor of a city magazine, a writer for a public television program, and author of feature articles for The New York Times.


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Utivarachna accentuata, is a species of spider of the genus Utivarachna. It is endemic to Sri Lanka.

See also
 List of Trachelidae species

References

Trachelidae
Endemic fauna of Sri Lanka
Spiders of Asia
Spiders described in 1896

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La gouvernance relative aux sociétés en 2017 | Un « Survey » des entreprises du SV 150 et de la S&P 100
Au début de la nouvelle année 2018, il est intéressant de connaître les tendances les plus marquantes dans les entreprises cotées en bourse.
L'enquête menée par David A. Bell*, associé de la firme Fenwick & West, est assez instructive à cet égard. Dans l'ensemble, l'année 2017 n'a pas connu de changements très significatifs dans les règles de gouvernance.
Cependant, l'étude est intéressante au regard des différences entre les entreprises de la Silicone Vallée 150 Index (SV 150) et les entreprises de la Standard & Poor's 100 Index (S&P 100). Voici un sommaire des résultats :
Structure de classe d'actions multi votantes
Il y a peu de différences entre les deux groupes d'entreprises, soit environ 10 % pour le SV 150 et 9 % pour la S&P 100.
Règles de composition des conseils d'administration (Classified Boards)
Cette année, on a constaté peu de changements dans les règles de composition des conseils d'administration dans les deux groupes d'entreprises : 6,7 % pour le groupe SV 150 et 4 % pour le groupe S&P 100.
Vote majoritaire
C'est le domaine où il y a eu les changements les plus significatifs. Ainsi, presque toutes les entreprises de la S&P 100 ont adopté le vote majoritaire pour l'élection des administrateurs tandis que pour les entreprises du SV 150, l'adoption de la règle du vote majoritaire est passée de 0 à 60 % en 2 ans.
Directives concernant l'acquisition d'actions par les administrateurs
Les entreprises des deux groupes ont émis des directives concernant (1) le minimum de possession d'actions et (2) la période requise de rétention des actions. Mais, dans l'ensemble, on assiste à une augmentation continue des acquisitions d'actions par les administrateurs et les dirigeants dans les deux groupes.
Politiques de distribution d'actions avec droit de vote comme mode de rémunération
Il y a une nette tendance au maintien des politiques de distribution d'actions avec droit de vote comme mode de rémunération des administrateurs et des dirigeants dans le groupe du SV 150. Cette rémunération en actions est beaucoup plus importante dans ce groupe que dans le groupe de la S&P 100.
La diversité au conseil
La présence de femmes sur les conseils d'administration est toujours en augmentation : 25,4 % des administrateurs dans le SV 150 et 23,9 % dans la S&P 100.
Taille des CA, fréquence des réunions du conseil et structures de leadership
Il existe toujours une différence importante entre les deux groupes eu égard à la dualité des rôles de présidents du conseil et PDG de l'entreprise. La dualité est présente dans 33 % des entreprises du SV 150 et dans 72 % des entreprises de la S&P 100. La fréquence des réunions du CA a diminué dans les deux groupes.
Les administrateurs provenant de la direction sont plus nombreux dans les entreprises du SV 150, bien qu'en constante diminution depuis plusieurs années.
La taille des CA est en diminution dans les entreprises du SV 150 et elle nettement plus petite que dans les entreprises de la S&P 100.
Propositions d'actionnaires
On constate une diminution de l'activisme des actionnaires dans les deux groupes d'entreprises. En fait, on note une seule contestation d'élection des administrateurs en 2017.
Officiers de la hautes direction
On note une diminution du nombre de hauts dirigeants dans les deux groupes d'entreprises bien que le déclin soit beaucoup plus marqué dans les entreprises du SV 100. En outre, on assiste à une croissance soutenue des postes de Secrétaire corporatif « exécutif » et de Chef exécutif des technologies.
Pour plus de détails concernant ces résultats, veuillez consulter l'article ci-dessous, publié sur le site de la Harvard Law School Forum on Corporate Governance.
Bonne lecture et bonne année 2018.
Corporate Governance Survey—2017 Proxy Season
L'Actualité IFA de la gouvernance des sociétés
Since 2003, Fenwick has collected a unique body of information on the corporate governance practices of publicly traded companies that is useful for Silicon Valley companies and publicly‑traded technology and life science companies across the U.S. as well as public companies and their advisors generally. Fenwick's annual survey covers a variety of corporate governance practices and data for the companies included in the Standard & Poor's 100 Index (S&P 100) and the technology and life science companies included in the Silicon Valley [1]
Governance practices and trends (or perceived trends) among the largest companies are generally presented as normative for all public companies. However, it is also somewhat axiomatic that corporate governance practices should be tailored to suit the circumstances of the individual company involved. Among the significant differences between the corporate governance practices of the SV 150 technology and life science companies and the uniformly large public companies of the S&P 100 are:
Dual‑Class Voting Stock Structure.
Adoption of dual-class voting stock structures has emerged as a recent clear trend among Silicon Valley technology companies—among the mid-to-larger SV 150 companies—though it is still a small percentage of companies. Historically, dual-class voting stock structures have been significantly more common among S&P 100 companies than among SV 150 companies, though the frequency in the SV 150 (11.3% in 2016 to 10.9% in 2017) has surpassed the S&P 100 (9.0% in both 2016 and 2017) in recent years.
Classified Boards
Classified boards are now significantly more common among SV 150 companies than among S&P 100 companies. Compared to the prior year, classified boards remained fairly consistent, holding steady at 6.7% for the top 15 companies in the SV 150 while the S&P 100 has been at 4.0% since 2016.
Majority Voting
The rate of implementation of some form of majority voting has risen substantially over the period of this survey. The increase has been particularly dramatic among S&P 100 companies, rising from 10% to 97% between the 2004 and 2017 proxy seasons. Among SV 150 companies, the rate has risen from zero in the 2005 proxy season to 59.9% in the 2017 proxy season.
Stock Ownership Guidelines
The prevalence of stock ownership guidelines has generally increased over time in both groups but the SV 150 only recently surpassed the level of the S&P 100. This year's edition of the survey includes additional detail regarding the minimum holding amount and period requirements for executives and directors.
Executives and Directors ‑ Equity, Voting Power Ownership
There is a clear multi-year trend that the distribution of simple equity ownership and voting power ownership skews higher among technology and life sciences companies in the SV 150 than among S&P 100 companies.
2017 continued the long-term trend in the SV 150 of increasing numbers of women directors and declining numbers of boards without women members. The rate of increase in women directors for SV 150 overall continues to be higher than among S&P 100 companies. When measured as a percentage of the total number of directors, the top 15 of the SV 150 now slightly exceed their S&P 100 peers (the top 15 averaged 25.4% women directors in the 2017 proxy season, compared to 23.9% in the S&P 100). Companies with at least one woman director went from 74% to 78.2% over the past year for the SV 150. Over a two-year period the percentage of companies with at least one woman director grew by 10 percentage points.
Board Size, Meeting Frequency, Leadership
Combined chair/CEOs existed at about one third of companies in the SV 150, while combined chair/CEOs exist at about 72% of S&P 100. SV 150 companies held board meetings more often in fiscal 2016, while S&P 100 companies decreased meeting frequency in 2016 (companies report meetings for the prior year). SV 150 companies, though, continued to skew noticeably toward fewer meetings compared to the S&P 100. Insider directors are more common among members of the boards of SV 150 companies than among board members at S&P 100 companies, though continuing a long-term downward trend. The number of directors also tends to be substantially lower among SV 150 companies than among S&P 100 companies.
Stockholder Proposals
Stockholder activism—measured in the form of proposals included in the proxy statements of companies—is substantially lower among the SV 150 than among S&P 100 companies. There is a current general downward trend of stockholder activism in both groups, although the SV 150 has had an upward trend in number of proposals in recent years. This year each group had just one contested director election. For more detail, please see our post, Silicon Valley and S&P 100: A Comparison of 2017 Proxy Season Results.
The number of executive officers tends to be substantially lower among SV 150 companies than among the S&P 100, and there continues to be a general decline in the average number of executive officers per company in both groups. By contrast, the percentage of companies including General Counsel, Chief Legal Officer or Chief Technology Officer or engineering executive as "executive officers" have been on a long-term upswing.
In complete publication, available here, we present statistical information for a subset of the data we have collected over the years, updating for the 2017 proxy season. These include:
– makeup of board leadership
– number of insider directors
– gender diversity on boards of directors
– size and number of meetings for boards and their primary committees
– frequency and number of other standing committees
– majority voting
– board classification
– use of a dual‑class voting structure
– frequency, coverage and details of executive officer and director stock ownership guidelines
– frequency and number of shareholder proposals
– number and makeup of executive officers
In each case, comparative data is presented for the S&P 100 companies and for the high technology and life science companies included in the SV 150, as well as trend information over the history of the survey. In a number of instances we also present data showing comparison of the top 15, top 50, middle 50 and bottom 50 companies of the SV 150 (in terms of revenue), [2] illustrating the impact of company size or scale on the relevant governance practices.
The complete publication is available here.
1The S&P 100 is a cross‑section of companies across industries, but is not a cross‑section of companies across all size ranges (it represents the largest companies in the United States). While the SV 150 is made up of the largest public companies in Silicon Valley by one measure—revenue, it is actually a fairly broad cross‑section of companies by size, but is limited to the technology and life science companies based in Silicon Valley. Compared to the S&P 100, SV 150 companies are generally much smaller and younger, have lower revenue. The 2017 constituent companies of the SV 150 range from Apple and Alphabet with revenue of approximately $218B and $90B, respectively, to Aemetis and DSP Group with revenue of approximately $143M and $138M, respectively, in each case for the four quarters ended on or about December 31, 2016. Apple went public in 1980, Alphabet (as Google) in 2004, Aemetis in 2007 and DSP Group in 1994. Apple and Alphabet's peers clearly include companies in the S&P 100, of which they are also constituent members (eight companies were constituents of both indices for the survey in the 2017 proxy season), where market capitalization averages approximately $130B. Aemetis and DSP Group's peers are smaller technology and life sciences companies that went public relatively recently and have market capitalizations well under $1B. In terms of number of employees, the SV 150 averages 9,500 employees (with a median of 1,800 employees), ranging from Hewlett Packard Enterprise with 195,000 employees spread around the world in dozens of countries, to companies such as Aemetis with 144 employees in the United States and India, as of the end of their respective fiscal years 2016. The S&P 100 averages 130,000 employees and includes Wal‑Mart with 2.3 million employees in more than two dozen countries at its most recent fiscal year-end.(go back)
2The top 15, top 50, middle 50 and bottom 50 companies of the SV 150 include companies with revenue in the following respective ranges: $8.4B or more, $1.6B or more, $380M but less than $1.6B, and $138M but less than $375M. The respective average market capitalizations of these groups are $178.8B, $66B, $3.3B and $1.2B.(go back
*David A. Bell is partner in the corporate and securities group at Fenwick & West LLP. This post is based on portions of a Fenwick publication titled Corporate Governance Practices and Trends: A Comparison of Large Public Companies and Silicon Valley Companies (2017 Proxy Season); the complete survey is available here.
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AM I BLACK OR WHITE?
I am asked this question by various governments frequently. Driver license application, census form, scholarship application, etc.
While you would think the answer was clear in my genealogy data, that is not so. To be honest, I don't know. Or, it depends where you are when the question is asked.
From the Civil War until 1910, Virginia defined "as white anyone who has no more than one-quarter black." In 1910 the allowable fraction was reduced to one-sixteenth. In 1924 the definition of white was changed to "only the person who has no trace whatsoever of any blood other than Caucasian." (Quotes from Randall Kennedy)
By the first definition, I am white – according to the official records. By the second definition, I don't know. The father of one grandmother (one-eighth) is unknown. As to the "no trace whatsoever" proof – nobody in the world could do so. (And the current main theory is that all living humans originated in Africa.)
Who were your parents? Really. Who can you PROVE were your parents? If you were born in a hospital, the person listed on your birth certificate is most likely your mother – if the birth certificate was issued at the hospital by persons who witnessed your birth. But your father? It is just what the issuer was told. That couple may have been loving parents in your eyes, but you can't prove they were your biological parents without a DNA test.
Go back before 1880 in PA, to a time when there were no birth certificates. My apparent ancestors lived mostly on scattered farms. The only "firm" record may be a baptism record at a church – and that is based on what someone told the preacher and whether he wrote things down properly.
Prior to 1550 or 1600, there are essentially no ancestry records in the Christian world except for the nobility.
The Commonwealth of Virginia now defines "white" by not defining it. Rather it defines four "other" groups:
Black. A person having origins in any of the black racial groups of Africa.
Not including a percentage, this appears to be a restatement of the 1924 law about "any drop." However, alongside is
"Hispanic. A person of Mexican, Puerto Rican, Cuban, Central or South American culture or origin, regardless of race."
So if you are someone who migrated from Cuba but whose ancestors were all of "black racial groups of Africa" you seem to be in a quandary.
The other "non-white" groups defined by Virginia are:
American Indian or Alaskan Native. A person having origins in any of the original peoples of North America, and who maintains cultural identification through tribal affiliation or community recognition.
Asian or Pacific Islander. A person having origins in any of the original peoples of the Far East, Southeast Asia, the Indian subcontinent, or the Pacific Islands This area includes China, India, Japan, Korea, the Philippine Islands, and Samoa.
This is a weird concoction: the "others" may be defined by recent residence, or current identification, or ancestry thousands of years ago. No consistent logic is at work in the minds of those writing laws and regulations in the Commonwealth. (Source for the definitions: http://www.va.gov/dmeeo/glossary.htm)
That the legal codes of the United States and the States continue to include such definitions, and that the question keeps being asked, is a pathology – sickness – that pervades American culture. We will only cure ourselves when the law stops trying to categorize people in racial terms.
Which is in no way to say that we do not still have a REQUIREMENT to compensate those who suffered centuries of slavery and Jim Crow, and those whom the government of the United States tried to cleanse from the continent. And I don't mean some money payment. I mean proactive programs to compensate for earlier damage – programs like Head Start.
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COLOMBO: Foreign travels of former English cricket commentator Brian Thomas have been barred pursuant to an order given by Colombo Additional Magistrate Harshana Kekunawala.
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Kat Gang
Kat is an exciting, talented example of the current new generation of singer/ songwriters who presents her own brand of jazz-influenced, contemporary music to an ever-increasing and diverse audience.
From her unique take on the traditional jazz standards, to her personal and soulful interpretations of the music of Joni Mitchell, Rickie Lee Jones and even the Arctic Monkeys and Oasis, this Boston born vocalist wins appreciation in theatres, clubs, restaurants and even bateaux on London's River Thames.
She is in constant demand and regularly works as a duo with jazz guitar or piano, as well as with many of Europe's leading musicians in big bands; nonets; as part of an eight piece Ella Fitzgerald tribute and with her own trio and quartet.
Her passion for jazz was developed at the famed Berklee School of Music in Boston, USA and she honed her skills further at New York University where she earned a Bachelor's degree, majoring in drama and voice. She is now based in New York.
Kat Gang by Dan Bilawsky
Every Monday Night, Performing Live Acoustic Jazz Set at Arcane in...
"It's Beauty and the Beat at the Plaza Hotel's Rose Room. The Kat Gang Quartet has settled in with its jazz magic every Wednesday evening in the space that once housed the legendary Persian Room. That glamorous nightclub hosted some of the world's top performers, including Eartha Kitt, Peggy Lee, Carol Channing, and the "Incomparable Hildegarde." It is a perfect fit for the engaging Kat Gang (Kat is short for Katherine).
For the Rose Room, Gang chooses the American songbook, linking her popular selections with conversational comments about the history of the Plaza Hotel and the era of the 1930's and '40's, a heyday for these standards.
While Gang takes the traditional Gershwin and Porter melodies on a serpentine jazz route, she never loses touch with the lyrics, and the traditional tunes take on a fresh shine
While Gang takes the traditional Gershwin and Porter melodies on a serpentine jazz route, she never loses touch with the lyrics, and the traditional tunes take on a fresh shine. She gives Irving Berlin's "Cheek to Cheek" a staccato phrasing, letting the tune fade away with a repetitive "cheek to cheek to cheek to cheek…" She is right there, with keen insight, in every selection. Singing Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart's "Manhattan," she glides into the line "Sweet pushcarts gently gliding by," Joe Young's guitar picking out a few identifying notes of John Kander and Fred Ebb's "New York, New York." Introducing Harold Arlen and Johnny Mercer's seductive 1942 classic, "That Old Black Magic," she reveals that Mercer's muse for the lyric was the star-crossed love-of-his-life, Judy Garland. Gang builds the rendition, climbing toward a sizzling denouement, "Aflame with such a burning desire…"
With a secure and trained four-octave range, Gang has an individual style that can be light and breezy one moment, but then she turns the tone down low to caress lush long lines. A good actress, her bright sound and lively scat fit neatly with the wit she finds in many tunes, but she turns romantic as naturally as any chanteuse. She openly revels in the tenderness of amour as she floats the words of "Embraceable You" (George and Ira Gershwin) above the sultry swaying of her rhythm band. Pablo Beltrán Ruiz and Norman Gimbel's "Sway" moves from romance into lust. Gang has all moods covered.
Kat Gang is not delivering hard-driving jazz although the interpretations are complex and embellished, jumping from vulnerability to the muscular swing of "All of Me" (Gerald Marks, Seymour Simons). Mentioning that her favorite version of that 1931 tune was by Sarah Vaughan, she takes off, sparkling with joy, rhythm and her own fluid scat.
It must be recognized that while this venue is not a smoky jazz club but an upscale landmark New York hotel, the Rose Room is a bar, albeit one of the more elegant ones. Bobby Short used to say, "I don't care how pretentious (a room) is, there are moments it reduces itself to being a saloon." Conversations here can get loud, just as they do in the Carlyle Hotel's Bemelmans Bar several blocks uptown.
The Plaza Hotel is presenting Kat Gang in association with Donald Schaffer Management and Ward Morehouse III, author of "Inside the Plaza: An Intimate Portrait of the Ultimate Hotel." Gang takes care of the vocals with first-class support from Joe Young on guitar, Julian Smith on double bass, and Shawn Balthazor on drus. The chairs are comfortable, the atmosphere is plush, and the quartet begins its sets at 9pm. After the theatre or for just a cocktail, all you have to do is sit back and enjoy."
-Elizabeth Alfors
"By the time it closed in 1975, the Persian Room at the Plaza Hotel had featured a luminous roster of stars on its stage over the decades; these included Liberace, Carol Channing, Burl Ives, Eddy Duchin, Kitty Carlisle, the Mills Brothers, Bob Fosse, Victor Borge, Marge and Gower Champion, Eddie Fisher, Xavier Cugat, the McGuire Sisters, Dinah Shore, Vic Damone, Bob Hope, Robert Goulet, Frankie Laine, Ethel Merman, Eartha Kitt, Henny Youngman, Liza Minnelli, Peggy Lee, Andy Williams, Kay Thompson, Vikki Carr, Julie Wilson, Diahann Carroll, Hildegarde, Lisa Kirk, Celeste Holm, and the first and only club act by Elsa Lanchester, among others. Since that time, it has metamorphosed into the world-famous Rose Club, a perfectly elegant space identified by the marble staircase leading to it from the lobby and the plush couches upon which to enjoy a cocktail or a nibble. As such, the spirits of entertainers and performances past linger throughout the space. Which, as it happens, only serves bandsinger Kat Gang in greater stead as she appears there every Wednesday night at 9 PM for an open-ended run, even though she hardly needs any assistance to shine as a nightlife standout. In her show, entitled An Evening of Elegance, the stately and nearly-heartbreakingly-beautiful Ms. Gang is joined by the jazzy trio of Joe Young on guitar, Julian Smith on upright bass and Shawn Balthazor on drums, and never once does the group disappoint for an instant. After the combo sets a musical tone for the evening with a very impressive rendition of "I Remember You," Gang assumes her rightful place at the microphone and bewitches the crowd with "Cheek to Cheek," and the dazzling lilt possessed by her vocal pipes is never anything less than utterly enchanting. She proves equally impressive with two Gershwin numbers performed back to back, namely "They Can't Take That Away" and "Embraceable You," and when she tears into Arlen and Mercer's classic "That Old Black Magic," she clearly establishes herself as one of the finds of the season. There are moments where she's oddly reminiscent of Sylvia Tosun, a cabaret chanteuse of similar physicality who scored a triumph at Eighty Eight's in the mid-1990s, but Gang seems to have more than that, namely an indescribable charisma. She only serves to top herself further with "Sway" by Pablo Bertran Ruiz and a scat-laden "All of Me," and by the time she's extricating herself from the stage with "My Baby Just Cares" by Walter Donaldson, it's clear that the audience (which that night included Jamie deRoy, Terese Genecco, Roy Sander and Ward Morehouse III) know as one that they've just witnessed the breakout performance of a serious contender. Kat Gang and An Evening of Elegance seem to have no plan to vacate the Rose Club anytime soon. A more pleasant diversion from life's hardships couldn't possibly be had (or so thoroughly savored) by anyone in the New York area."
-Andrew Martin
Albums by Kat Gang
Self Produced
Love And The Lack...
Dream Your Troubles...
Arbor Records
You're All The World To Me
Love And The Lack Thereof
Wrap Your Troubles in Dreams
Dream Your Troubles Away
The Best Thing for You is Me
Blossom Dearie
James Taylor Quartet
Instrument: Vocalist
Born: August 9, 1980
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