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Avenged Sevenfold Announce Headlining Tour
October 2, 2017 Brooke Daly	a7x, announcement, avenged sevenfold, Breaking Benjamin, brooks wackerman, bullet for my valentine, headlining tour, infectious magazine, Johnny Christ, m shadows, metal, music, new, north american tour, rock, synyster gates, tour, Zacky Vengeance0 comment
They may have just hit the road with Metallica over the summer, but Avenged Sevenfold still want to bring songs off their latest album The Stage to as many people as possible. The group announced they are embarking on a headlining tour, with Breaking Benjamin and Bullet For My Valentine coming along for the ride. Some more dates will be announced shortly. For now, check out all of the details in a tweet from A7X! For more Avenged Sevenfold, you can purchase a concert ticket here or buy a CD here! Please…
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Vans Warped Tour Mexico Reveals Second Wave Of Artists
April 19, 2017 Brooke Daly	alternative, bullet for my valentine, deathcore, good charlotte, i see stars, incubus, infectious magazine, metal, metalcore, music, pop punk, rock, suicide silence, vans warped tour, Vans Warped Tour Mexico, warped tour, Warped Tour Mexico0 comment
In addition to bring rock across the United States, the Vans Warped Tour is going international this year. Mexico will be lucky enough to have their own version of the punk rock summer camp, and the first wave of artists announced were enough incentive to go: Good Charlotte, I See Stars, and Suicide Silence were just a few of the big names. Now, a second announcement has dropped, featuring the likes of Incubus, Bullet For My Valentine, and more. Check out the full lineup so far after the jump! For…
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Vans Warped Tour Announce 2016 Lineup
March 22, 2016 March 22, 2016 Angie Flores	3OH!3, against the current, assuming we survive, Atreyu, Avion Roe, Bad Seed Rising, ballyhoo!, broadside, bullet for my valentine, Cane Hill, capsize, Captain Chunk!, Chelsea Grin, Chosttown, Chunk! No, coldrain, crown the empire, Cruel Hand, Dash Ten, Emarosa, every time i die, falling in reverse, four year strong, From Ashes To New, full sail university, Gideon, good charlotte, Hail the Sun, Hanna, i see stars, ice nine kills, In Hearts Wake, issues, kevin lyman, Knuckle Puck, less thank jake, like pacific, lineup, Masked Intruder, mayday parade, More To Monroe, Mother Feather, motionless in white, new found glory, oceans ate alaska, old wounds, Palaye Royale, pepper, PROF, real friends, reckless serenade, reel big fish, roam, Safe To Say, SayWeCanFly, secrets, set it off, Silent Planet, sleeping with sirens, state champs, sum 41, teenage bottlerocket, The Color Morale, The Heirs, the interrupters, the maine, The New Low, the story so far, the summer set, the word alive, tonight alive, vans, veil of maya, Volumes, wage war, warped tour, Waterparks, we the kings, whitechapel, With Confidence, yellowcard, young guns0 comment
Vans Warped Tour announced their lineup this afternoon via a live stream from Winter Park, Florida. The reveal was sponsored by Full Sail University. "I talk a lot about getting back to the basics," founder Kevin Lyman said during the lineup reveal. "The basics are the fans, the bands, and the philanthropic and educational sides of Warped Tour," he emphasized. Some of the performing acts include Mayday Parade, Emarosa, Sleeping With Sirens, and more. Check out the complete lineup, below, and let us know who you're excited to see, in the comments section. To experience…
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Killswitch Engage Announced As BFMV Tour Support
March 21, 2016 Nathan Daniel	bfmv, bullet for my valentine, Cane Hill, hate by design, incarnate, infectious magazine, killswitch engage, kse, tour, uk0 comment
Bullet For My Valentine's UK Winter Tour has just been given a hell of a lot more fire power – with the addition of Killswitch Engage and openers Cane Hill. KSE will be treating the UK to cuts of their very recent album Incarnate over six dates. Its an absolutely huge tour for academy venues, and certainly won't be one to miss! You can grab a copy of their new album here and purchase tickets to the tour here. Check out Killswitch's new video for "Hate By Design" below. Please follow and like us:
Bullet For My Valentine Announce Headlining Run With Motionless In White
April 20, 2015 Brooke Daly	announcement, bullet for my valentine, Chris Motionless, fearless records, infectious magazine, Matt Tuck, motionless in white, new, Sony Music, south america, tour, tour dates0 comment
It has been a while coming, but Bullet For My Valentine are ready to hit the road again. The group has wrapped up their fifth album and are preparing for a headlining South American run. Joining them will be Motionless In White. Check out the dates on a flier after the jump and check a show out if you can! Purchase a concert ticket here or buy a CD here! Please follow and like us:
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PLAYLIST: Growing Up Nathan
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Hey! I'm Nathan Daniel and I'm 19 (not Daniels. I know, I'm a weirdo and I have a first name for a last name). As far as Infectious goes, I'm a bit of a rare breed: I'm the only contributor from the UK. Due to which, part of this may be less familiar for a lot of you Americans! I come from Nottingham (Robin Hood country), but currently live in the Cathedral City, Lincoln, where I study Media Production at university (or college, for you guys). I'm in my second year…
Black Veil Brides Offer Upgrade Package
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Black Veil Brides are now offering fans the chance to upgrade their ticket on their upcoming Monster Energy Outbreak fall tour with Bullet For My Valentine. Head below to find what the package offers for $99.95. You can buy a package here. View tour dates and buy concert tickets here. Wretched and Divine is available now and you can purchase a CD here. Please follow and like us:
Black Veil Brides And Bullet For My Valentine Announce More Tour Dates
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Black Veil Brides and Bullet For My Valentine have added three tour dates this October to their Monster Energy/HardDrive Radio Outbreak Tour with Stars In Stereo and Throw The Fight. Tickets for new tour dates in St. Louis, Atlanta, and Charlotte go on sale August 2nd. Check out their new tour dates after the jump. You can buy concert tickets here. You can purchase a CD from Black Veil Brides here. You can purchase a CD from Bullet For My Valentine here. Please follow and like us:
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GUEST BLOG: Lizzy Abshire
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My name is Lizzy Abshire and I'd like to use this incredible opportunity I've been given to not only introduce myself, but to share with all of you a little bit about who I am and why I fell in love with music—and why you should too. I got my start in radio, booking, managing and promoting. Music has been my true love for as long as I can remember. Please follow and like us:
Black Veil Brides, Bullet For My Valentine Add October Tour Dates
July 22, 2013 Nitasha Maindiratta	black veil brides, bullet for my valentine, calgary, fillmore detroit, harddrive radio, house of blues, house of blues cleveland, infectious magazine, july 26th, macewan hall, monster, monster energy, music, outbreak tour, paramount, radio, san diego, soma, stars in stereo, throw the fight0 comment
Black Veil Brides and Bullet For My Valentine have added two October dates to their Monster Energy/HardDrive Radio Outbreak Tour with Stars in Stereo and Throw the Fight. Tickets for new tour dates in Detroit in Cleveland go on sale July 26th. Check out the new tour dates after the jump. You can buy concert tickets here. You can purchase a CD here and here. Please follow and like us:


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Anti-Vax "Freedom Convoy" Attracting Neo-Nazis, QAnon Extremists
If a conglomerate of Nazis and other right-wing extremists show up to join your movement, you need to rethink what you're fighting for.
by: Greg Fish on February 11, 2022
It seems that in a world in which those who witnessed the horrors of World War II and the Nazi regime firsthand are still alive, any defense of causes they champion would be beyond the pale. But thanks to the brazen amorality of social media recommendation algorithms, and the endless race to the bottom and revulsion to basic human decency in Western far right media, we have segments in which depraved clowns like Greg Kelly of Newsmax ask if it's really such a big deal that a few Nazi flags were spotted during the Freedom Convoy protests in Canada, and if having a fascist swastika flying at your event means everyone attending is a Nazi.
Now, I can't believe I have to explain this, but yes, it is a really big deal, and if those Nazis were glossed over by those organizing the protests, they are at the very least sympathizers and have to be treated as such. Normally, I'm among the first people to talk about the need for nuance in a complex, ever-changing world, but this is a very black and white, cut and dry issue. Lest we forget, Nazis aren't just generic bad guys in video games and movies. They were real people, who really existed, and are still very much around and every bit as awful.
Less than a lifetime ago, they spent six years raping, pillaging, and mass-murdering their way through Europe on a quest for totalitarian global domination through sadism and genocide, and along the way, they systematically murdered millions in death camps for the crime of existing. Their only goal in life today is to redo this hideous crusade, and they possess all the emotional and intellectual depth of a cartoon villain from a child's parable. We know that because they had a long time to show us who they really are, and none of their attempts to rebrand themselves as "controversial race realists" aided by slack-jawed stenographers in the mainstream media, will change that history.
If they show up to whatever you're doing with approving nods and want to join, you seriously need to rethink what got them to come because these are not good people who support good things. It takes a fundamental evil to believe that some humans should either not exist or exist only to be exploited because they're "inferior" to you, and maintain this as the core belief which informs your entire worldview. So, when people whose politics revolve around sado-populistic totalitarianism want to support your protest or political party, it's akin to Hannibal Lector joining you for a dinner party with some fava beans and a nice chianti. It's only right to be suspicious of what you're serving.
With that, let's return to Greg Kelly's question. The protests currently rocking Ottawa, Canada's capital, have caused significant consternation and rage from Canadians as the protesters honk their horns until 4:00 am, harass healthcare workers, try to block access to hospitals, steal food from homeless shelters, dig in for a long term occupation of downtown, and oh yeah, wave Nazi and Confederate flags while casually dismissing calls for them to address these open displays o=f hate. (Hence the Canadian hashtag #FluTruxKlan to describe the protesters.) To make them stop, they demand nothing less than being appointed as a sort of Politburo with control over the Canadian government, which Canada's version of The Onion had a lot of fun mocking.
Supposedly, it was meant as a protest against vaccine mandates and government overreach, but it turned into a protest against civilized society and any public health measure, new ideas, new people, and progress in general. It appears to have been organized by far-right groups lying on social media to whip up rage and destabilize normal public discourse and is now supported and promoted by rabid populists and grifters across the West. This includes QAnon influencers like Romana Didulo, the self-appointed Sovereign Citizen queen of Canada who is under investigation by the RCMP for constantly urging her disciples to commit violence, and opportunists from the Canadian Conservative Party and its Tea Party-like splinter group the People's Party of Canada.
It's not some sort of a legitimate movement "hijacked by extremists," it was created by anti-vax and anti-government extremists exploiting social media to amplify and inflame real rage and frustrations into insane crises like this. This is why the swastikas were flying high. In a surprise turn, the Nazis were the Nazis all along. And this poses a huge problem with the convoy unwilling to even acknowledge this is a problem.
Not expelling Nazis from your movement means only one thing; that you're at least sympathetic to their views, which may as well mean that you can be counted among them. If you're truly set on freedom and self-determination, why tolerate a group that preaches authoritarianism and violence against dissent unless deep down you think that it would work in your favor? If you're worried about being lied to by the media and politicians, why aren't you also repulsed by those known for lying to spread poisonous propaganda, fear, and doubt to justify the sado-populism those who tolerate their presence are so keen to ignore?
There's literally not a single reason not to eject Nazis and vociferously condemn their flags unless you're at least fash-curious. This is why it's both stunning and disgusting to see public statements from Canadian members of parliament yadda-yaddaing their way through those Nazi flags or implying they may be intentional framing and editing by the Liberal Party and the media. After 75 years of "never again," we seem to be backsliding to "eh… maybe one more time because some angry, loud sociopaths said so?" and according to Newsmax, we are not allowed to call this spade a spade and must tiptoe around so we don't hurt the feelings of Nazi sympathizers uncomfortable with being called what they are.
Sadly, we are now constantly urged by vapid talking heads to tolerate intolerance in the name of free speech, and any attempt to impose healthy, normal social consequences on people who argue for, and want to impose some truly, historically horrific ideologies on us is met with their banshee shrieks of "cancel culture!" But if you can't cancel out and proud Nazis, then who, pray tell me, are you allowed to cancel? If you're on the side arguing that we should listen to what the bloodthirsty fascists waiving the symbol of a regime responsible for many of the most depraved atrocities ever unleashed on humanity have to say, that sound you hear behind the chant of "seig heils" is your express ticket to Hell being printed.
Yes, it seems like the "fuck your feelings" crowd sure has a lot of feelings they really want to express with harassment and domestic terrorism, and massive tech conglomerates are fine with letting them because they spend a lot of time seeing a lot of ads while organizing said domestic terrorism on their platforms. When companies are making billions on creating safe spaces and recruitment engines for literal Nazis, words like reprehensible, vile, and irredeemable just don't quite cut it to describe the situation, even when modified by every expletive I have at my disposal – which that includes Russian expressions that would make a sailor's ears bleed.
This, dear readers, is what rock bottom looks like. We've abandoned communication tools we once used to keep in touch and learn to fascist louts, grifters, and scammers who weaponized them against civil society itself. If anyone starts treating Nazi flags as "legitimate discourse" and worrying about what to call those from whose side those flags wave, the absolute last words we should be entertaining from anyone is that we may be rushing to judgment and how "cancelling" that person is bad. If they would really be "pushed towards extremism" by our criticism of their support, as these Nazi apologists mew, they were an evil lost cause in the first place.
The day we stop calling Nazis what they are is the day we dishonor the memories of those who lost their lives fighting the most despicable of what humanity has to offer, and the day we allow them to set the terms of debate, is the day we can kiss actual freedom and peace goodbye. And in case you're wondering whether Greg Kelly may be a Nazi sympathizer for trying to downplay their notable presence at political events, you are absolutely correct to ask that question, and go on to consider why he was so interested in glossing over Nazi flags at protests his radioactive dumpster fire of a "news" network ostensibly supports.
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by: Greg Fish
Los Angeles-based editor of Politech, ex-Soviet computer lobotomist. Specializes in, but not limited to, science, AI, the web, conspiracy theories, and statistics. His work has been featured in or mentioned by How Stuff Works, BusinessWeek, Discovery News/Seeker, The Shift With Drex, Le Monde, SEED, Bad Astronomy, Science To The People, i09, and RawStory, among others.

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The power of God is in compartments; that is, there different kinds of manifestations representing the power of God. The power of God is also in levels; that is, there are different measurements of God's power as revealed in the word of God.
The kind of the power of God at work is often determined by what the power does. Generally speaking, power is defined as ability to do or make happen. Power does not just make things happen; it also makes things easy. Therefore, from the standpoint of 'power compartment' and 'power level'; the more empowered we become the more we are able to do or make happen as believers. In the same vein, the more empowered we are the easier things turn out for us as saints of God.
For instance, "the mantle" is one of the peculiarities of God's power as mentioned in the Bible. Mantle refers to specific empowerment upon a vessel of God. Mantle was synonymous with some prophets and servants of God both in the Old and New Testaments. Prophet Samuel (I Samuel 15:27; I Samuel 28:14). Prophets Elijah and Elisha (I Kings 19:13, 19; II Kings 2:8-14). Apostle Paul (Acts 19:11-12). The peculiarity of the power of God in the "mantle" was explicit in the account of Elijah's departure from Elisha. The Bible account revealed that Elijah parted River Jordan by simply smiting the waters. II Kings 2:8 (He did not pray for the River to be parted! Elisha replicated the miracle with the "mantle" that fell from Elijah after the latter was taken up from the former. II Kings 2:14. Just like Elijah, Elisha did not pray but demanded that the God of Elijah should show up. Yes! Indeed the Lord, God of Elijah did show up!
Every true and genuine vessel of God has peculiar "mantle". The Caller calls for specific purpose; the Caller also empowers to fulfil the specific purpose. It takes spiritual discernment to know and become a beneficiary of the "mantles" around us as believers. Elisha recognized the master's mantle; he got blessed by it and fulfill his own calling by the same. King Saul tore the mantle that was placed around him for his all-round wellbeing and he paid dearly for it. I Samuel 15:27-28.
The "mantle" is not limited to clothing materials; it is anything that has come into contact with a genuinely empowered vessel of God. It is not just about the vessel but the God of the vessel. It takes spiritual understanding to make the most of this. As believers, there are "mantles" around you. Don't tear the "mantle". Discern the "mantle", treasure the "mantle", and use the "mantle" with a pure and holy heart! The rod (mantle) of Elisha did not work in the hand of Gehazi because his heart was not right. II Kings 4:29-31; II Kings 5:20-27.


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We Support Your Ambition: Aaron Kirsopp
After several years of working as a sound engineer and performing in a band, Aaron Kirsopp decided he wanted a more challenging career. He enrolled at our Bristol campus to study the LLB in 2018 but has not given up on his ambition of working in music. We caught up with Aaron to discuss his dream of becoming a solicitor within the entertainment industry and how we are supporting his ambition.
I chose to study at The University of Law because, compared to all of the Russell Group universities I had first set my focus on, its contemporary and commercial focus approach to the LLB was different from the traditional law degree I was familiar with. As well as being the top provider of law degrees in the country, ULaw's innovative approach to the degree demonstrated that I could get a deep and practicable understanding of how a lawyer approaches work from the very beginning of the degree, rather than years later on the first day of my LPC or training contract.
My ambition is to qualify as a solicitor within the entertainment industry. I'd like to work for one of the leading industry firms in London or Manchester. Or perhaps qualify for the New York Bar and then work as an attorney in the United States. I aspire to work on artist contracts, multi-million record and publishing deals or work in negligence within live events.
When I think of ambition, I think of being relentless, disciplined and pro-active in the pursuit of an end goal, rather than motivated. Motivation is temporary, while discipline is habitual.
I have achieved one of my career ambitions already. Within my first year as a law student at The University of Law, the employability office helped me obtain pro bono experience at my local law centre. I volunteered there for a year as an Employment Support Allowance Caseworker. I learnt several core legal skills there which I am able to showcase with my transferable skills that I have obtained while working as a bartender and legal research associate in my spare time.
Before joining ULaw, my ambition was to continue playing with my band on the independent record label we were signed to in Bristol, build a following, create music and tour. On the side, I was also a sound engineer, working in studios and at festivals such as Modern World and Glastonbury. I planned to continue doing this while I was not performing or touring. However, upon finishing my Level 3 BTEC in Music Production, I realised that I wasn't satisfied with the mental challenge and the stimulation I was getting. I wanted something much greater and intricate, while also being involved in the entertainment industry. During the summer, I went back to college for two years and took three A-levels (Law, Psychology and History) in order to apply for the LLB.
Although I am no longer in my band, I still perform occasionally and continue to attend many live shows and socialise with musicians at my local record shop. I couldn't be happier with the way my ambitions have changed and how ULaw have provided me with the experience, pro bono work and education that will be attractive to many law firms in the industry I will look to go on to work for.
I am the President of the Commercial Awareness Society on the Bristol Campus; the purpose of this society is to promote an active engagement and critical analysis of today's commercial climate. This was a consequence of my ambition, it has allowed me to build on my communication and critical analysis skills with a small group of peers. By analysing hot commercial topics, I am building the skills that I'll need to be a solicitor in the entertainment industry, and the legal profession as a whole.
I am also the Bristol campus Student Associate for LexisNexis, who specialise in legal research training for law students and faculty around the country. This role was another consequence of my ambition; it has helped me understand the nature of working for a large company that has a global reach and how such businesses are structured. This will apply to record labels, law firms and big institutions within the entertainment industry, which I now have a real life and personal understanding of thanks to this role.
I have not met someone with the exact same ambition as me at ULaw but I did meet my friend Andy who is two years above me. He is the Westlaw Student Associate and I met him when I first became the LexisNexis Student Associate. Since then we have built a very close friendship and he has helped me with many elements of my degree; with studying, networking, mental health and constructively criticising my approach to things when it's needed. Andy's advice and previous experience of going through the same degree at the same campus has been invaluable. I don't believe I would be in such an advantageous and confident position with everything that I am doing without him.
In five years' time, I see myself as a newly qualified solicitor at a leading law firm that specialises in the entertainment industry; this may be either in London, Birmingham or Manchester. I may also be studying for the New York bar exam at this stage too. I'd like to think I'd have found a band to play in during my spare time, though this seriously depends on the nature of my work and the work life balance. I'd most definitely find time to record music in my own home studio and release online, which I would invest in with the income from work.
The most important skills I am going to take from my time at ULaw is how to communicate my thoughts clearly and persuasively, how to manage my time and dealing with challenging situations. While studying full-time and striving to obtain the highest mark I deserve, I work long hours on the weekend as a bartender, run a society that requires a steady flow of communication with students and faculty members and provide legal research training on behalf of LexisNexis. I also portion my time up to socialise with friends and apply for legal experience. Although I have taken on all these extra activities voluntarily and this by no means reflects the average experience of a law student, I am grateful to have learnt these skills at such an influential time in my life. The advice from my lecturers, careers and welfare service have helped me maintain a healthy approach to all these obligations and to succeed in doing them.
I am also grateful to the University for their exceptional Employability Team, particularly Amanda, Chelsea and Sally at the Bristol campus. They have consistently provided me with professional tailored feedback to every single application I have sent them. They have aided me in demonstrating all of the lessons, skills and experiences I have on two pieces of paper which I can confidently provide a law firm when applying for a position.
I would advise any new students at ULaw to use all of the resources available and do not be passive. Get out there after your first two weeks and speak to your faculty. Volunteer for some legal experience and attend some networking events with firms who practise in areas that interest you. Your three years at ULaw are going to shape your career more than you may think and it's what you do in those three years that you will be showcasing to that dream employer you've always wanted to work for. Getting a degree is not exclusive to the qualification, it's the experiences and skills you acquire on the way. Although you should have systems in place that will help you study and get the grades you deserve, do not just focus on the books. Work hard, play hard and seize any opportunity to build relationships and network.
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Income protection insurance, or IPI, fills an important need for working adults to maintain an adequate income in spite of illness or disability. While state-funded protection benefits may replace a percentage of your lost salary, these funds typically do not cover the realistic cost of supporting a spouse and children. Income protection insurance gives you the supplemental funds you need to live comfortably during an extended absence from your job.
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The length of time that you may continue to receive benefits is restricted by your insurance policy. This limit ensures that you have the motivation to resume work once you're fit to return to your job. If you change careers in the interim, your benefits may be reduced, modified or eliminated, depending upon the risk level of your new profession. While you're unable to earn your current salary, IPI allows you to fulfill your obligations to your mortgage lender and other creditors, as well as meeting your household's basic needs.
In general, IPI is an affordable form of salary protection for healthy adults. Your age, the risk level of your occupation and hobbies, your health status and lifestyle factors such as tobacco and alcohol use may affect your insurance rates. If you have existing health concerns, such as heart disease or diabetes, you may have higher rates or be denied protection by some insurance companies.
The deferred period, or the length of time between the loss of unemployment and the pay out of your benefits, may affect your rates, as well. As the insured, you have the ability to decide how long you can afford to wait before you begin to receive your weekly or monthly payments. When you consider income protection insurance, consider how long your current savings would last, or how much financial coverage your state-funded benefits would provide before you would require IPI benefits to maintain your standard of living.
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"You never listen to me anyhow." A friend recently recounted a story to me where a relative said this to her. As she told the story, it was clear how that one phrase instantly turned a fairly calm conversation into an all-out argument. We've all had something similar happen. Whether it's in the workplace or at home, a few words can escalate a conversation quickly. I'm sure many of us have attended trainings or read about the words you should avoid saying during conflict. To refresh your memory, here's a quick listing of words that can escalate a conflict, whether you mean to or not.
Words like "but," "no," "can't," or "won't" all make the other person feel rejected, dismissed, and helpless.
Using the word "you" in an accusatory way immediately puts the other person on the defensive.
Saying words like "should," "shouldn't," "don't," or "better not" makes the other person feel inferior and resentful of your authoritative statements.
The words "always" and "never" are generalizing words that are heard by the other person as harsh absolutes.
Since there are a lot of words on this list, it may be helpful to focus on eliminating one of these phrases from your vocabulary during potentially tense conversations.
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Ghetma – gaun wikas samiti w zachodniej części Nepalu w strefie Rapti w dystrykcie Rukum. Według nepalskiego spisu powszechnego z 2001 roku liczył on 675 gospodarstw domowych i 3897 mieszkańców (1969 kobiet i 1928 mężczyzn).

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Recorded by an onboard movie camera, Gordon, pilot for the Gemini 11 space flight, struggled through a difficult spacewalk, suffering exhaustion while fixing a tether from the spacecraft to the attached Agena target. He had to cut short the EVA when he was blinded by sweat in his right eye. Here, he returns to the hatch of the spacecraft which was orbiting over the Atlantic Ocean at approximately 160 nautical miles above Earth's surface.
Although there was a standup EVA period still before them, spacewalking (or swimming) on this mission was finished, and the feasibility of working outside the spacecraft was not settled by Gemini XI. Cernan had told Collins and Gordon about his problems, and Collins had further emphasized his experiences to Gordon. Yet, as the flights progressed, each successive pilot continued to be amazed that the simplest tasks were so much harder than he expected.
"Gene Cernan warned me about this and I took it to heart," Gordon later said. "I knew it was going to be harder, but I had no idea of the magnitude." Apparently the supporting engineers had no idea, either, since they still had not provided satisfactory restraints to help the crews."
—(Barton Hacker and James Grimwood, On the Shoulders of Titans, 1977, NASA SP-4203, ch. 15-3)


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Q: SSH service failing on Reboot I am working on Rock 5B which have Ubuntu 20.04 LTS server OS (Download from radxa official page), I am facing a issue of ssh service, Whenever I reboot the device ssh service is getting failed. Through debugging I manually starting the service and I am able to do ssh.
Please use below mentioned as reference.
Kindly help me with this.
root@rock-5b:/home/rock# sudo service ssh status
�● ssh.service - OpenBSD Secure Shell server
     Loaded: loaded (/lib/systemd/system/ssh.service; disabled; vendor preset: >
     Active: inactive (dead)
       Docs: man:sshd(8)
             man:sshd_config(5)

Below is the contents of service file (ssh.service)
[Unit]
Description=OpenBSD Secure Shell server
Documentation=man:sshd(8) man:sshd_config(5)
After=network.target auditd.service
ConditionPathExists=!/etc/ssh/sshd_not_to_be_run

[Service]
EnvironmentFile=-/etc/default/ssh
ExecStartPre=/usr/sbin/sshd -t
ExecStart=/usr/sbin/sshd -D $SSHD_OPTS
ExecReload=/usr/sbin/sshd -t
ExecReload=/bin/kill -HUP $MAINPID
KillMode=process
Restart=on-failure
RestartPreventExitStatus=255
Type=notify
RuntimeDirectory=sshd
RuntimeDirectoryMode=0755

[Install]WantedBy=multi-user.target
Alias=sshd.service

A: This question is off topic but the answer applies to standard versions of Ubuntu as well.
Your output says that the service is disabled. In order for the service to start at boot, you will need to use systemd to enable the service.
Run the following command to enable the service:
sudo systemctl enable ssh

Once a service is enabled, it will automatically start at boot.

Conversely, you would disable a service to prevent it from starting at boot:
sudo systemctl disable ssh

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ABS Choir performs at The Church of England Foundation for Educational Leadership National Conference
On Thursday, 7th February members of the Archbishop Blanch School Choir opened the national conference for the Church of England, held in the awe inspiring setting of Methodist Central Hall, Westminster. Students performed a rousing rendition of 'This is Me', later followed by a version of Emilie Sande's song 'Read All About It,' accompanied by a dance routine choreographed and performed by two of our talented year 11 students. Both songs were specifically chosen as their messages supported the theme of the conference: 'Rethinking Resilience'. As the lyrics state, 'We're all wonderful, wonderful people-so when did we all get so fearful? Now we're finally finding our voices, so take a chance, come help me sing this.'
Students were privileged to not only perform at the conference, but to be able to hear keynote speeches from the Bishop of London, the Rt Revd Sarah Mullally, who encouraged listeners to find their identity in knowing who they are in God and to go beyond the world's voices, and the inspirational speaker The Revd Rose Hudson- Wilkin, Chaplain to the House of Commons and HM the Queen, reading powerful poems about resilience by Langston Hughes and Maya Angelou. The Education Secretary, Rt Hon Damian Hinds MP, also spoke, setting out his vision for children to build character and resilience; in his speech, the Minister specifically named Archbishop Blanch School's 'amazing young people' from whom '. . . we should take heart and a lot of optimism.'
Students were later invited to take part in student leadership workshops and were also treated to private tours of Westminster Abbey and the Houses of Parliament, thanks to the generosity of Luciana Berger, MP.
Sincere thanks goes to Andy Wolfe, Deputy Chief Education Officer for the Church of England, for inviting the choir to perform and working with them closely during rehearsals. Thanks must also go to the dedication and support of Choir Director Nikki Oztuna and, of course, the talented and inspirational students themselves.


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Motor racing-Mercedes and Kingspan end sponsorship deal amid Grenfell backlash
Reuters | Posted: Dec. 8, 2021, 7:51 a.m. | Updated: Dec. 9, 2021, 1:31 p.m. | 2 Min Read
(Corrects to make clear that Kingspan did not make the exterior cladding on Grenfell Tower)
DUBLIN (Reuters) -Insulation firm Kingspan and the Mercedes Formula One team have agreed to end a sponsorship deal, they said on Wednesday, amid a backlash about the Irish company's link to Britain's 2017 Grenfell Tower fire.
British Housing Minister Michael Gove and survivors of the Grenfell Tower fire last week called for Lewis Hamilton's team to reconsider a sponsorship deal due to Kingspan's link to the 2017 London disaster.
The Grenfell fire killed 72 people, with combustible cladding used on the residential block identified as central to the rapid spread of flames.
Kingspan, whose branding features on the team's cars, said that while its UK insulation business was a core participant in the Grenfell Tower Inquiry, it did not supply or manufacture the panels identified as the main reason why the flames spread so rapidly and had no role in the refurbishment.
Kingspan has said its K15 product constituted approximately 5% of the insulation in the building and that it "was used as a substitute product without Kingspan's knowledge in a system that was not compliant with the buildings regulations."
"We are deeply aware of the sensitivities raised in recent days, and so we have jointly agreed that it's not appropriate to move forward at the current point in time," it said in a statement.
Mercedes, which did not mention Grenfell, said in a Twitter post https://twitter.com/MercedesAMGF1/status/1468536086528159747 that both sides had "concluded that it was not appropriate for the partnership to move forward."
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff had said last week that he would meet survivors of the fire after apologising on behalf of his team for any distress caused by the sponsorship deal.
(Reporting by Conor Humphries; Editing by Rohith Nair)
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Canon announced PowerShot S100 and PowerShot SX40 HS cameras
By PR admin | Published: September 15, 2011
As previously rumored, Canon announced two new PowerShot cameras today: the S100 ($429) and SX40 HS ($429). Both cameras have the brand new DIGIC 5 image processor. Watch this video for a quick intro of the new cameras:
LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., September 15, 2011 – Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging, today announces the addition of two feature-packed digital cameras, the PowerShot S100 and PowerShot SX40 HS, to its award-winning lineup of point-and-shoot models. In addition to superb low-light performance and increased overall speed, these two cameras include a new DIGIC 5 image processor, HS SYSTEM, Full HD video capture, High-speed Burst HQ and Intelligent IS providing clearer, smoother looking images.
"Photo enthusiasts are always on the search for that next great camera to help them achieve the best results," said Yuichi Ishizuka, executive vice president and general manager, Imaging Technologies and Communications Group, Canon U.S.A. "The inclusion of the new DIGIC 5 image processor and Full HD recording capabilities on both new models will provide users with the tools needed to capture brilliant images and videos as they continue their photographic journey."
A challenging task for the photographer on assignment or appointed family photographer is working under low-light conditions. Helping improve the quality of images from those situations is Canon's HS SYSTEM, where the camera's image processor and high-sensitivity image sensor work in tandem to enhance low-light image quality. With the PowerShot S100 and PowerShot SX40 HS, Canon has introduced a new DIGIC 5 image processor, maintaining the cameras' superb low-light image quality while improving overall camera operation and color accuracy. The new image processor has improved noise reduction and advanced Multi-area White Balance optimizing color tones of both subject and background under multiple light sources.
High-speed, High-quality, High-performance
An added benefit of the DIGIC 5 image processor is the incorporation of the new High-speed Burst HQ1providing users with the ability to continuously capture a maximum of eight frames. This new feature will allow the story of a child scoring the winning goal on the soccer field or a marathon runner crossing the finish line to be told frame-by-frame through the eye of the photographer.
Intelligent IS
One of the most important innovations for a point-and-shoot camera has been Image Stabilization (IS) since it helps improve image quality by reducing camera blur for both images and videos. Canon has taken this technology one step further with the new Intelligent IS which automatically chooses from six different modes (Normal, Macro, Panning, Dynamic, Powered, Tripod) to optimize image stabilization and help achieve crisp, blur-free images for various shooting conditions.
It's an HD World
When the time comes to share one of those "can't miss" moments from a family day at the park or of a pride of lions on a safari expedition, the use of HD video is becoming more popular than ever. As a leader in HD video capture, Canon has incorporated Full HD recording (1920 x 1080) capabilities for both new models. Providing exceptional resolution for crystal clear HD video, both cameras have a dedicated movie record button in addition to having the ability to zoom while recording, further enhancing the overall user experience. An HDMI terminal output has also been included for easy sharing of videos with stereo sound on HD ready televisions
PowerShot S100 Digital Camera
When the PowerShot S95 Digital camera was announced in 2010, it received critical praise for having an impressive feature set and superb low-light capabilities. Building upon the success of this model is the PowerShot S100, featuring a host of upgrades making it a must-have for any photo enthusiast. Featuring a 12.1-megapixel CMOS image sensor -- part of the HS SYSTEM -- this versatile camera has a 24-120mm wide angle lens with 5x optical zoom, GPS functionality and is capable of achieving improved low-light performance of up to ISO 6400. Additionally, the camera utilizes an f/2.0 lens increasing the camera's low-light performance by allowing additional light to reach the sensor while creating a shallow depth-of-field for portraits with dynamic, soft backgrounds. The PowerShot S100 will also now be available in either black or silver. Other features of this camera include:
A large 3.0-inch wide LCD screen for easy viewing of those images and menu options.
GPS capabilities2 where satellites collect data of the latitude, longitude and altitude of an image's location, which is then stored to the image's EXIF data3. A map utility software is included with the camera to view the locations where images were captured. There's also an internal GPS logger to track the day's photographic route.
A full range of shooting and recording modes similar to those found in DSLR cameras including RAW + JPEG and a control ring on the front of the camera for quick, manual adjustment of key functions such as ISO, zoom and focus.
Compatibility with the HF-DC2 High-Power Flash, which is an optional flash accessory that operates wirelessly and increases the effective flash range up to approximately 30 feet.
The estimated selling price of the PowerShot S100 Digital camera is $429.99 and is scheduled to be available in early November.*
When visiting the local zoo or sitting in the stands of a youth football game, having a camera that has the flexibility to capture images at close-up and far-off distances is a necessity. Canon's PowerShot SX40 HS is just the camera one would need to ensure those images are of high-quality. Other features include:
An incredible 35x optical zoom range (24mm-840mm) with image stabilizer and a 12.1-megapixel CMOS image sensor -- part of the HS SYSTEM - the camera can capture low-light images of enhanced image quality up to ISO 3200.
An incredible 35x optical zoom range (24mm-840mm) with image stabilizer and a 12.1-megapixel CMOS image sensor -- part of the HS SYSTEM – the camera can capture low-light images of enhanced image quality up to ISO 3200.
A 2.7-inch wide vari-angle LCD has been included for easy viewing of images and menus from almost any angle.
Improved Smart AUTO settings to ensure the settings are intelligently selected based upon the cameras 32 predefined shooting situations.
The Zoom Framing Assist button, which helps the user steady the camera when tracking a moving subject at extreme telephoto settings keeping it in focus.
The estimated selling price of the PowerShot SX40 HS Digital camera is $429.99 and is scheduled to be available in late September.*
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1 The continuous shooting speed is approximately 9.6 fps for the PowerShot S100 and approximately 10.3 fps for the PowerShot SX40 HS.
2In certain countries and regions, the use of GPS may be restricted. Therefore, be sure to use GPS in accordance with the laws and regulations of your country or region. Be particularly careful when traveling outside your home country.
3As a signal is received from GPS satellites, take sufficient measures when using in locations where the use of electronics is regulated.
Canon PowerShot G7 X, N2 and SX60 compact cameras announced
Two new PowerShot superzoom compact cameras from Canon (SX520 HS and SX400 IS)
Three new PowerShot cameras from Canon
Canon announced PowerShot N, ELPH 130IS, A2600, A1400 compact cameras
Canon N100, SX600 HS, ELPH 340 HS cameras, VIXIA mini X and VIXIA HF R52 camcorders announced at CES
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Have you ever felt stuck in your writing career?
That's where I was about two and a half years ago, when I started working with writing coach Kendra Levin.
Recently, I…graduated? Or whatever it's called when your coach/mentor becomes a friend/fellow creative traveler. And since I began my coaching season by blogging about the experience, sharing some of my insights along the way, and interviewing writing/life coaches, it seems fitting to share the wrap-up as well.
I started working with Kendra because I was having a tough time finding balance between the demands of my personal life and my passion to create. I was having trouble holding onto creativity in the face of the unavoidable rejections writers face.
I was trying very, very hard to do things RIGHT (whatever that means) that I had no idea what I actually needed or wanted.


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Suzanne Charny is an American actress, dancer, and sculptor.

Early years
Charny was raised in Brooklyn and attended the High School for the Performing Arts in New York City.

Career
When she was 15, Charny skipped school to go to an audition, gaining a role as a "Shark" girl in a production of West Side Story that toured Australia. Her first big break came in early 1965, when she was cast as one of the featured dancers in the weekly NBC musical variety series Hullabaloo, which aired until spring of 1966. In 1967, she guest starred on That Girl as Donald's computer-match "date". She was the lead female dancer of "The Rich Man's Frug" sequence in the original Broadway production of Sweet Charity and reprised the role in the movie version (1969).  From 1970 to 1986, she frequently appeared on television shows including The Night Stalker, Kojak, The Rockford Files, Starsky & Hutch, The Incredible Hulk and others.

In 1969, Charny danced in productions for military personnel as part of Bob Hope's annual tour to entertain U. S. troops overseas.

Charny is also a sculptor. Her figural work is based on her career as a dancer and includes representations of dancers in motion. She notes that growing up in Brooklyn, she was inspired to model the human form by watching her father build larger-than-life nude sand sculptures at Brighton Beach.

Awards and honors
Charny was a 2004 recipient of the Professional Dancers Society's Gypsy Robe in honor of her contributions to the field of dance.

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Living people
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CAMP HILL, Pa. — Sunbury Press has released Bitter Sweet, a short story and poetry compilation edited by Catherine Jordan. The anthology benefits Camp Hill's Fredericksen Library.
MECHANICSBURG, Pa. — Sunbury Press has released OneWay: The Oracle, the second novel by Robin McClellan, in partnership with debut author Ruth Marie Oakes Watson.
It has been a couple of months since Angela had her last paranormal experience. In fact, her life has become routine again-comfortable again-especially with the peace of her Grandmother Iana's presence. But little does she know, when she opens her grandmother's Bible one fateful March morning, her life again will be thrown into amazing, enchanting, and dreadful disarray.
Angela's visions are back, and they're taking her places she never dreamed she'd go. Murders, terrorism, and tampered spirituality are building up against her, and she'll need all the strength she can get from the love of her family and friends if she wants to get out alive-and perhaps even save the world in the process.
Angela awoke that day as she did most others: to the smell of freshly brewed coffee. Still in bed, she smiled to herself, completely contented by thoughts of what had happened two months previously. Faith could breathe more easily now; she finally knew that her mother had loved her, and thanks to her grandfather's copper penny, she was more financially secure than Angela imagined she'd ever been. "I wonder what she's doing now," Angela thought to herself with a smile.
Then, rising from bed, she walked over to the window and peered outside. The morning was just being born, and the stars were just starting to hide themselves behind the sun's rays. As she took in the scenery, thoughts of her grandmother Iana pushed against her temples and buried themselves in her mind. "You must be near . . . I can feel you," she whispered, her voice barely audible.
Spinning around, she faced the dresser and stared at her grandmother's Bible, which sat atop it, abruptly wondering to herself if any additional clues about Iana's life were hiding in the lines of her illustrations.
Then Angela tightened the belt of her robe, approached the dresser, and picked up the Bible. She pressed her left hand against its leather cover and rubbed it slowly, thinking that maybe, just maybe, there were answers right beneath her fingertips.
After opening the book, she idly flipped through its pages until she made her way to the back-to the page she'd unsealed to find Maggie's treasure. To be honest, she hadn't perused the Bible all that much since January, and it felt new and almost revitalizing to revisit the book-and what it was capable of-after having had time to recover from the first adventure it led her on.
As Angela turned the unsealed page, she found that there was another page behind it, folded over from right to left and sealed toward the spine. And the current day's date, March 17, 2006, declared itself above the fold in old ink. "It should be safe to open now," Angela thought to herself, in awe of her splendid timing. So, nervously, she cracked the red seal, peeled the wax away from the page, opened the fold from left to right, and revealed a drawing of a winged insect.
Below the drawing a Bible passage from Exodus was written.


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A graduate from Singularity University, Rudy has developed over 200 leading industry events across more than 50 cities globally. He is an associate of The Futures Agency, a member of the IoT Council – a global think tank for the Internet of Things, and Strategic Advisor and Ambassador to Smart Cities World.
Rudy de Waele specialises in giving technology trend forecasts, analysis and ideas exchange on how to thrive in the new economy and how to design a conscious business and meaningful life.
Using new methodologies to re-invent and transform business through presentations, workshops, think tanks and brainstorms, Rudy de Waele has helped diverse global brands such as ABN AMRO, Adobe, Boston Consulting Group, BMW, Cap Gemini, Coca-Cola, Fedex, Google, IBM, Intel, Intesa Sanpaolo, Investcorp, KPMG, Louis Vuitton, Mastercard, Microsoft, Orange, PayPal, Pfizer, Royal Bank of Canada, Russian Railways, Samsung, Telefonica, Vodafone and World Bank.
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On 09 SEP 2015, COFAR published a revised, comprehensive FAQ.
On 14 AUG 2015, OMB published 80 FR 48683 typo correction for 2 CFR 200.
On 22 JUL 2015, OMB published 80 FR 43301 et seq. 22 JUL 2015 modifying 2 CFR 180 and adding bits to 2 CFR 200.
On 02 JUL 2015, DOD published 80 FR 38293 et seq. changing FAR micro purchase threshold.
Then on 19 DEC 2014, federal awarding agencies published their implementations of this uniform guidance. With few exceptions, the approach has been to codify 2 CFR 200 by reference and add specific adjustments as required by agency-specific statute and agency policy. Two key examples for the international development community are USAID's 2 CFR 700 and DOS's 2 CFR 600.
Here are my "broad-strokes" highlights of the 19 DEC 2014 changes.


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Bloomberg: NYC's Mental Health Emergency Response Pilot Shows Promise in Early Data
Police officers are the chief problem solvers in most American cities — they do traffic enforcement, respond to mental health crises, watch over parks, deal with neighborhood disputes and handle violent crime. But, in the year since George Floyd's murder, governments have been searching for ways to scale back their reliance on the force.
One such experiment happening in cities across the U.S. is an attempt to replace the traditional police response to mental health crises with social workers and emergency medical services personnel. The goal of these programs, which are currently being piloted in New York City, Denver, San Francisco, Dallas, Chicago and Los Angeles, is to reduce deadly and costly interactions with police, while getting people the care they need.
Nationwide, law enforcement spends about a fifth of their time and $918 million annually responding to mental health calls, according to a report by the National Association of State Mental Health Program Directors. A quarter of people shot by police are in the midst a mental health crisis, the report found.
So how are the pilots going far? Preliminary data released Thursday from New York City, which is a month into its trial, suggests some early success. The teams, who are on call 16 hours a day, seven days a week, responded to about a quarter of all mental health calls in parts of Harlem, over the month.
While police transport people to the hospital 82% of the time, the teams only sent callers there half the time. The data also showed that individuals in crisis were more likely to accept help from the teams than traditional police — 95% accepted care, higher than the typical 82% acceptance rate for police-led teams.
"You have to think about police and ambulance response as a valuable resource that should be used only when they're really needed," said Susan Herman, director of the mayor's office of community mental health and head of the program.
Police have started to trust the teams, too, according to Herman. Officers dispatched to a scene called the mental health teams for assistance 14 times during the first month. That's twice as many times as the teams themselves had to call police in for backup.
There are plans to expand the effort to more neighborhoods and ultimately citywide over the next year, and there is money from the federal government in the city's budget to do just that. However, with a new mayor set to take control of the city in January, and the federal funding set to run out next June, the future of the program is far from a sure thing.
"If people get the kind of care that's really appropriate, that is going to save money," Herman said. "It'll be well worth the city's while to continue the funding."
This article was published by Bloomberg.
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I paced around the house. That helps move the gas and on the up side a little bit of exercise. I'm struggling today with it I'm back in the truck so I'm doing limited movements.
Just made this one this morning as I was getting sick of protein shakes. And yummo I swapped the mango for frozen strawberries. Picked me up almost straight away.
No worries Zendaya I think taking the photos is a great idea that way if you ever have a bad week you can always go back and compare. So I'm down 4kg since Thursday the gas is giving me troubles but I'm going to head out and get some degassing tablets today hopefully that will stop it.
I'm a bit lucky I work away so when I'm in the truck it's really easy I've found my water intake has doubled but I think that's just my own doing to take away the hunger sensation. I've found it hard at home with temptation I gave myself one cheat night where I was able to have a nice lean piece of salmon. I don't mind the optifast I grabbed the vanilla and strawberry the strawberry is by far a better taste. Once my surgery is complete and after the 5 days I'm back at work so because I'm on the road and alot of the food options are not able to be prepared I will be extending my week 2 fluid diet in to the 3rd week as well and then moving on to week 4 which is the soft diet.
Good morning guys and gals. Just read through all your comments and wow looks like everybody is excited, I am going in for the band on thursday 13th at Hollywood hospital and doctor dolan is doing the op. I've been on opti for 9 days so far an have lost 6kgs. I'm a little bit on the the lighter side currently sitting at 124kg but I decided to get the band as a lifestyle change was needed. Hopefully I should get to around 95kg. Hope everyone that has been in for the band is doing well and for those that are still waiting good luck, I know I can't sleep I'm way to excited.


We are ever so slowly inching along in our remodeling. Our contractors spent half their day laying a very small area left in our master bedroom & closet. They are the slowest workers on earth, I swear! I don't mind when they take their time working on my floors, it's all the constant smoke breaks and playing on their cell phones. They spend more time on the breaks than working. Finally, ALL the tiles have been laid!
The grout in the kitchen is completed.
The tub backsplash in our masterbath is completed except for caulking we ordered but the contractor refused to add.


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Millennium Pipeline Safety Record
Shams Harpur shared the following information at the Stop the I 81 pipeline meeting last night in Cortland. sc
Millennium Past Incidents (Shams Harpur)
This document is meant to give those working against Millennium 81 N/S a list of prior incidents and pipeline accidents specifically related to Millennium Pipeline Company (MPC) and Columbia Gas Transmission (the company that operates Millennium Pipeline). The major player in Millennium Pipeline Co, as Gale pointed out, is NiSource, owner of both CGT and major stakeholder of MPC. Looking at prior incidents at Millennium Pipeline itself, as well as the parent companies operating the proposed 81 pipeline will give us vital information about the safety and track record of these companies. Such information can be very effective when reaching out to both landowners and the general public.
As an aside, an 2010 article dealing with the infamous San Bruno explosion and pipeline safety should be a must read for everyone looking through this document, and for those doing outreach to landowners. It frames questions about pipeline safety and regulation in a very effective manner. http://www.remappingdebate.org/article/corroding-pipelines?page=0,0
Millennium Pipeline Co.
To date, the existing E/W Millennium pipeline has had one major incident. In 2011, Millennium Pipeline Co. was cited by PHMSA (a federal regulatory agency) for a leak resulting from a faulty weld. The section of pipe with the faulty weld was placed aside due to failing safety tests, yet was installed anyway. The leak occurred in the Town of Owego (Tioga County), in a remote area under a creek bed. According to PHMSA's citation, 1,328 million cubic feet of gas was released. No injuries, fatalities, or property damage.
However, also included in the citation were concerns about at least two other faulty welds that were installed without repairs or adequate testing. Also, Columbia Gas Transmission was could not supply safety records on other suspect welds on the Millennium pipeline. Quoting PHMSA's report "These issues and the inconsistencies in NDT [non-destructive testing] documentation raise concerns as to the integrity of other welds throughout the Millennium Pipeline System".
According to an pipeline safety expert quoted in Industrial Safety and Security Source, "not producing records on a relatively new pipeline indicates that something gone wrong here – seriously wrong". The same expert, was paraphrased in ProPublica, "Richard Kuprewicz, a pipeline safety expert and consultant, said an explosion on the line could be significantly larger than the one that killed eight people in San Bruno, Calif., in September because the Millennium operates at more than double the pressure, even after the recent reduction". (The San Bruno explosion was an explosion of a high-pressure transmission line which killed 8 people. The proposed N/S Millennium line is a transmission line)
PHMSA citation: http://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/comm/reports/enforce/documents/120111013S/120111013S_NOPSO_07062011_text.pdf
Industrial Safety and Security Source: http://www.isssource.com/feds-millenium-pipeline-unsafe/
ProPublica: https://www.propublica.org/article/feds-say-major-new-york-gas-pipeline-poses-safety-risk
CGT has also been cited by PHSMA for other safety violations during an inspection period from July 2008 and August 2010. These inspections took place at Millennium Facilities in Binghamton, New York and Port Jervis Operating Center, New York. During the inspection period, PHSMA found 6 items of violations. These violations included not inspecting the pipeline for external corrosion within time limits; CGT did not have the required cathodic protection installed on the pipeline in three separate sections, the largest of which ran for 67 miles from Hancock to Tuxedo. The cathodic protection system is required to be installed within one year from when the pipeline is constructed. The lines inspected went into service between 2-3 years before the inspectors cited CGT for non-compliance. Three CGT compressor units at the Sparrowbush open air compressor station are unable to automatically shut off fuel and vent their manifolds, violating pipeline safety laws. CGT failed to follow its own construction specifications, and CGT's bending and handling techniques resulted in damaged pipe coating.
Pipe coatings on portions of a 186 mile section from Ramapo, NY to Corning, NY were found by inspectors in2008 to be damaged. This citation from PHMSA was sent to CGT in 2012. The same Ramapo-Corning line was also cited by PHSMA in 2008 for not being inspected on installation, in violation of pipeline safety law. During a "jeeping" operation, there was no inspector present, even though it is required by law. On July, 18th, during an installation of a section of pipe, CGT told state inspectors there was an installation inspector on site, but when state inspectors searched for the GCT inspector, they could not find them. On July 25th, a second section was found not to have inspectors on site during installation. Foam padding during installation was found by state inspectors to have shifted, and state inspectors had to inform CGT in order for repairs to be made.
CGT was also cited by state inspectors for not visually inspecting two weld repairs being done. Welding inspectors required by law to be present for the repairs were not present for any step of the repair process.
http://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/comm/reports/enforce/documents/120121014/120121014_NOPV_PCP_PCO_05212012_text.pdf
Columbia Gas Transmission:
Columbia Gas Transmission L.L.C. is a daughter company of NiSource which operates the Millennium Pipeline. A major pipeline operator, CGT operates pipelines NiSource/Columbia Pipeline Group across the nation. In the period between 2002-2013, which is when we have access to PHMSA data, CGT has been cited a total of 45 times for varying enforcement cases. For the 11 years that PHMSA has data on CGT, they have only gone a single year without citations. I urge that everyone look at the PHMSA's page on CGT, and read the descriptions of different enforcement categories given below the table. http://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/comm/reports/enforce/Actions_opid_2616.html#_TP_1_tab_1
For example, the enforcement case when the major leak was detected in the Millennium Pipeline is filed under a Notice of Proposed Safety Order, "PHMSA may issue a Notice of Proposed Safety Order to notify an operator that a particular pipeline facility has a condition or conditions that pose a pipeline integrity risk to public safety, property, or the environment. A Notice of Proposed Safety Order addresses pipeline integrity risks that may not constitute a hazardous facility requiring immediate corrective action (see Corrective Action Order described above), but do need to be addressed over time." For the four years PHMSA has implemented the Notice of Proposed Safety Order (2010-2013), CGT has been cited twice.
Corrective Action Orders:
Between 2002 and 2013, CGT has been cited 3 Corrective Action Orders. Corrective Action Orders are given when "PHMSA…determines that a particular pipeline represents a serious hazard to life, property, or the environment. They usually address urgent situations arising out of an accident, spill, or other significant, immediate, or imminent safety or environmental concern. In a Corrective Action Order case, PHMSA identifies actions that must be taken by the operator to assure safe operation. These actions may include the shutdown of a pipeline or operation at reduced pressure, physical inspection or testing of the pipeline, repair or replacement of defective pipeline segments, and similar measures". However, "If PHMSA believes the conditions for a Corrective Action Order case exist, but the Order does not need to be issued expeditiously to prevent likely serious harm to life, property or the environment, the Operator will be given reasonable notice and an opportunity for a hearing before an actual Corrective Action Order is issued." For the three CAO issued, two were the result of fire or explosion, and the other was a result of an internal inspection which found 800 anomalies with wall loss over 65 percent.
On December 14th 2007, a pipeline operated by CGT exploded near the town of Delhi, Louisiana nearby Interstate 20, killing one person and injuring another. Several farm buildings and equipment nearby was also destroyed by fire. The same pipeline experienced leaks in 2006, and 2001, and another line closeby operated by CGT as part of the same natural gas system leaked in 2000. The leak and explosion were ruled to be caused by external corrosion.
http://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/comm/reports/enforce/CaseDetail_cpf_420071017H.html?nocache=9982#_TP_1_tab_2
On December 11th, 2012, a pipeline operated by CGT failed near Sissonville, WV, exploded, shooting a 15-ft section of pipe out of the ground. Two flame plumes were reported, destroying three homes, severely damaged another, and inflicted damage to several other homes. Interstate 77 was also damaged and closed. Preliminary conclusions about the causes of the explosion point to wall thinning. Two other pipeline loops were located within 200 ft and 60 ft of the line that exploded. The case is still under investigation.
http://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/comm/reports/enforce/documents/120121025H/120121025H_Corrective%20Action%20Order_12202012_text.pdf
Probable Violation Cases:
Working Conclusions:
From CGT's record of serious safety violations during the construction of the current Millennium pipeline show that the company has a very poor safety record. The E/W Millennium pipeline has been in operation for 5 years, yet has been cited at least 7 times for serious safety violations. The lack of complete record-keeping of testing on the part of CGT further points to the attitude towards safety that CGT holds. What should also be kept in mind is the time between PHMSA observing violations and citations being issued, 4 years in the case of the Millennium Probable Violation Report, and 6 months in the case of the Millennium leak.
In the light of a regulatory environment where gas companies are left to regulate themselves, concerns about the maintenance of 50+ year old pipelines, and the poor safety record of a relatively new Millennium pipeline, we have a lot angles to point to the dangers of allowing pipelines to come through New York.
Filed under Accidents, Environment, Pipelines, Regulation, Route 81 Pipeline, Shale Gas Development-Hydrofracking, Stop the I81 Pipeline Tagged with accidents, Columbia Gas, I81 pipeline, Millenneum, Millennium Phase 1 Pipeline, Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, safety
Local Audubon group takes aim at pipeline » Local News » The Daily Star, Oneonta, NY – otsego county news, delaware county news, oneonta news, oneonta sports
Local Audubon group takes aim at pipeline » Local News » The Daily Star, Oneonta, NY – otsego county news, delaware county news, oneonta news, oneonta sports.
Filed under Pipelines, Shale Gas Development-Hydrofracking, Stop the I81 Pipeline, Suits Tagged with Audubon Society, Constitution Pipeline, Earth Justice, FERC, intervention, lawsuits
FERC–INTERVENING
Short window of opportunity for residents to "intervene" on proposed pipeline.
Impacted landowners, community members, business owners and public officials have until July 17, 2013 to "intervene" with the Federal Regulatory Commission (FERC) on the matter of the proposed Constitution Pipeline. Those who intervene become an integral part of the review process. While interveners have no obligation, the process of intervening established the necessary framework for taking actions, if necessary, against the pipeline company. ALL AREA RESIDENTS, BUSINESSES, AND TOWN AND VILLAGE BOARDS SHOULD INTERVENE. Those who do not intervene significantly limit their options for protecting their property, and their community, from the pipeline.
Instructions for intervening can be found on the Stop the Pipeline website: www.stopthepipeline.org
Stop the Pipeline's Schoharie Action Committee will be conducting door-to-door visits along the proposed pipeline the week of July 8th to assist people with the intervention process.
The Center for Sustainable Rural Communities, located at 296 Main Street in Richmondville, NY will hold special training sessions to assist people wishing to intervene on Thursday July 11th from 10 AM until 2 PM, Friday July 12thfrom 6 PM until 8 PM and Saturday July 13th from 9 AM until 12 PM. The Center will provide high speed Internet access, computer terminals and volunteers to assist individuals and group in registering with FERC.
The Center for Sustainable Rural Communities is also offering consultation to Town, Village and County boards who wish to intervene. Public officials can contact the Center at 518-872-3903 or via email: info@ruralcommunities.org.
Robert Nied
Center for Sustainable Rural Communities
rnied@ruralcommunities.org
Filed under Municipal tools, Official Actions--Legislation, judgments,regulation, Pipelines, Stop the I81 Pipeline Tagged with businesses, FERC, I 81 Pipeline, intervention, landowners, pipelines, public officials, Schoharie Co., Stop the Pipeline
Train carrying flammable liquid derails, bursts into flames in Canada – CNN.com
Train carrying flammable liquid derails, bursts into flames in Canada – CNN.com.
Filed under Accidents, Environment, Risk, Spills-Accidents-Suits, Stop the I81 Pipeline Tagged with crude oil, explosions, Maine, Quebec, train derailment
Pipeline — arguments against
1) It begets drilling. The EPA's new rule, known ironically as "green completion," requires that connection to a pipeline be in place before drilling can occur. Drill sites along this pipe will be the first ones targeted for development, and will spawn a network of gathering lines.
2) It industrializes rural areas. The pipe would start with two compressor stations, but eventually, stations will be needed every 40 miles. Air quality will go from "clean country air" to smog-filled ozone alert days such as Wyoming is experiencing. "Cracker" plants will feed off the pipe and beget plastics factories and subsequent additional toxic waste. As with Minisink, new gas power plants feeding off the line can be expected as well. None of these inevitable impacts are considered by FERC.
3) It devastates habitats. The route would travel through pristine forests and wildlife areas; cross numerous bodies of water; and create erosion risks by clear cutting steep slopes.
4) It enables eminent domain. If builders get FERC approval for the project, land will be taken against the will of landowners.
5) It hastens climate change. Lke all pipelines, this one can be expected to lose 9-12% of its volume in transit. With the planet already past 400ppm, we cannot afford to release any more methane, a greenhouse gas up to 105 times more powerful than CO2.
Filed under Pipelines, Shale Gas Development-Hydrofracking, Stop the I81 Pipeline Tagged with eminent domain, forest fragmentation, hydrofracking, pipeline
Protected: I81 Pipeline Research
Filed under Route 81 Pipeline, Stop the I81 Pipeline Tagged with 81 pipeline, Broome Co., Cortland Co., I 81 Pipeline, Millennium, Onondaga Co., pipelines, research, Stop the I 81 Pipeline


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%cMichael Jackson% will forever be The King of Pop although he no longer lives. His legacy will never fade and continue to influence many generations to come. Fire years after his passing, a new album called "Xscape" to honor his memory is scheduled to be released. Songs from his leftover vault are carefully chosen by his estate to follow up his first posthumous album in 2010.
Born Michael Joseph Jackson on August 29, 1958, Jacko is the seventh of nine siblings, %cRebbie Jackson%, %cJackie Jackson%, %cTito Jackson%, %cJermaine Jackson%, %cLaToya Jackson%, %cMarlon Jackson%, %cRandy Jackson%, and %cJanet Jackson%, who were all raised in a strict Jehovah's Witnesses. But in 1987, he left the religion after the shunning of his sister LaToya.
Due to the strict belief that forbid leisure activities, the children of Joseph Jackson and Katherine Jackson were all kept locked in the house, a tiny two-bedroom, while Joseph worked at night. However, the children secretly sneaked out from Joseph's sight to practice singing and playing music. Eventually, the father who reportedly was physically abusive to his children knew and decided to be their manager alongside his wife.
Their musical career started as Jackie, Tito, Jermaine, Marlon and Michael formed %cThe Jackson 5% in the mid 1960s. The group signing to Motown Records in 1968 opened the road to success, especially for Jacko as the lead singer. After fourteen albums with his siblings, he launched his solo debut LP "Got to Be There" (1972) and made hit album "Off the Wall" in 1979. His #1 singles included "Rock With You" and "Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough".
Since then up to 2004, Michael's physical appearance changed drastically. He was reported being addicted to extensive plastic surgery although he insisted to have only three operations. He said that the first two were a rhinoplasty to repair a broken nose after a dancing accident in 1978, and the third was a surgical operation of a cleft in his chin. The operations affected his skin condition so that he used a mask or makeup to protect his face.
The controversies didn't deter Jacko from continuing his passion in music. His next album "Thriller" (1982) became a much bigger hit around the globe, propelling him to worldwide stardom. The album was sold 26 million copies in the U.S. and 53 million worldwide, and certified by Guinness Book of Records as the biggest selling popular music album of all time. He also made history with his "Billie Jean" video which became the first black artist video to be aired on MTV.
For his achievement in music, Michael won numerous awards, including 8 Golden Gramophones at the 1984 Grammy Awards alone. The King of Pop was awarded the Hollywood Walk of Fame in the same year and then was listed in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2001. His amazing talent as a songwriter was recognized by the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2002. In the same year, he also received a Millennium Bambi Award in Berlin, Germany, for being the greatest living pop icon.
Michael hit the road for his first solo tour after the release of album "Bad" in 1987. Amidst his busy schedule of recording and performing, the pop singer famous for his moonwalk dance move managed to launch a collection of short films entitled "Michael Jackson: Moonwalker" and an autobiography "Moon Walk".
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His loves for children, sadly, backfired as he was later accused of child molestation. He was claimed of sharing his bed with some of his young guests. "Why can't you share your bed? The most loving thing to do is to share your bed with someone. It's very charming. It's very sweet. It's what the whole world should do," said Michael in an attempt to deny the charges.
The alleged accusations shocked his worldwide fanatics. Through his "Heal the World" and "Heal the Kids" foundations, he financially supported programs focusing on child-immunization, HIV-AIDS, education and Apartheid. He also took part in projects to build hospitals, orphanages, homes and schools. Along with %cQuincy Jones%, %cLionel Richie%, and many other artists, he joined "We are the World" initiative and raised millions of money to help starving people in Africa.
In the middle of a chaotic mixture between facts and false accusations, Michael continued to make records and launched his next album "Dangerous" in 1991. The album, including the successful and innovative videos of "Jam," "Remember the Time," "Black or White," "In the Closet" and "Heal the World," somehow distracted people's attention from his court case. The videos featured cameo appearances by celebrities like %cMichael Jordan%, %cEddie Murphy%, %cIman%, %cMagic Johnson%, %cNaomi Campbell%, and %cMacaulay Culkin%.
Later in 1994, Michael made headlines as he suddenly tied a knot with %cLisa Marie Presley%, the daughter of %cElvis Presley%, but their marriage only lasted 18 months. Lisa felt he only used her to avoid the alleged charges. Shortly after the divorce, Michael married to Debbie Rowe in 1996 and divorced in 1999 after having a son, Prince Michael, and a daughter, Paris Katherine. In 2002, he had another son, Prince Michael II, this time with a surrogate mother whose identity was hidden. He caused backlash after holding the infant over the edge of the railing of the sky-high Adlon hotel in Berlin.
Amidst the chaos in his personal life, Jacko released a double-disc album "HIStory" (1995) containing his greatest hits and new songs such as "Childhood", "You Are Not Alone", "Earth Song" and "They Don't Care About Us". Another single called "Scream" is a collaboration with his sister Janet and dubbed the most expensive music video ever made with an estimate budget of 7 million dollar. Unfortunately, the album failed to match the success of his previous records. Nevertheless, more greatest hits collection and remixed CDs were released.
A brand new album "Invicible" was eventually launched in 2001.It didn't quite meet the expectation, and only two singles "Rock My World" and "Butterfly" were released in America. Worse, various international banks claimed in October 2002 that Michael was in financial trouble and had millions of dollars in debt. Legal dispute with his former financial adviser, Union Finance and Investment Corp. of South Korea, soon followed. In early 2003, he also faced a handful of indictments for alleged conspiracy, kidnapping plot and extortion.
Amidst the many legal battles including tax lawsuits he was facing, Jacko was able to breathe relief after he's cleared from any charges in the controversial child molestation case that could send him to jail for 20 years if he's convicted. An effort for musical comeback then came in a form of a single titled "One More Chance," which was written by %cR. Kelly% and released on November 21, 2003. His hard work paid off when the album went on to become #1 on Billboard's R&B/Hip-Hop Singles for three straight weeks.
The King of Pop was at the center of lawsuit again in 2005 as he was slapped with another child molestation allegation that sent him back and forth the court for nearly four months before the long and tiring court battle finally came to an end on June 13, 2005, with Michael been acquitted for such other charges.
He was back focusing on his music career and worked on a comeback album in may 2006. Despite rumors of collaborations with %cwill.i.am%, %cAkon%, %cKanye West% and %cNe-Yo%, not a single album was released except for compilations, remix, and reissue packages. In 2006, his Neverland ranch was closed for public due to maintenance cost that he could no longer afford because of his growing dept.
As his album was never completed, the singer who was infamously known for putting masks on his children's faces got a second chance for comeback with a series of concerts at London's O2 Arena. Dubbed "This Is It", it was announced as his "final curtain call." It was supposed to kick off July 13, 2009 and could have been his answer to his financial struggle, but all dashed when he died on June 25 that year.
He passed away in his bed at his rented mansion at 100 North Carolwood Drive in the Holmby Hills district of Los Angeles. His fans around the world mourned the loss of a legend and caused a number of websites including Wikipedia crashed as his devotees were searching information about his death, life, and legacy. It was called a "seminal moment in Internet history" as web traffic was much higher than normal.
Though the tour was ultimately canceled, fans got to see its behind-the-scene look in a movie "This Is It". It featured a lot of footage of Jacko rehearsing for the comeback concert and commentaries from friends and families during the rehearsals. A posthumous self-titled album was then released by his estate.
After his passing, Katherine got custody of his three minor children. But his death led to a multimillion dollars battle filed by his mother Katherine against AEG Live, the "This Is It" promoter. The Jackson matriarch accused the company of negligently employing Conrad Murray who was convicted of involuntary manslaughter for administering propofol.