There are opinions surrounding the recent unveiling of the statue of the late Chief Obafemi Awolowo,especially on the semblance of Awolowo.
"Usually, when you want to commission such jobs, there are professional artists in academics and there are professionals practising outside academics who should be contacted. But professionals are not patronised and once you are not a politician or you don't have a godfather who will talk to those in power on your behalf, the government will not look at your side. That is one of the problems we have as a nation.
Let me say that there are styles in the arts – we have naturalism, idealism and the abstract. All these can be used to represent an icon like Awolowo but we have to define it. If you want to use naturalism, it has to be Awolowo. The representation has to be Awolowo. But if you are using idealistic style, Awolowo has a peculiar cap and glasses and those can be used to represent him without his face. That is symbolic. But if you want to represent an icon naturally and it doesn't exactly look like the person, it will attract criticisms.
That is why Nigerians are criticising the new Awo statue. The artist wanted to represent Awolowo naturally, but he didn't get the image right. But symbolically, Awolowo is still Awolowo whether it resembles him or not. There are some features especially the glasses and the cap that will tell you that this is Awolowo.
Art is not photograph; it is an impression. The statue could be the artist's own style. If the government actually wanted to depict Awolowo and needed his photographic representation, we have professionals that will do it more than photographs, but they will not consult such people. We, artists, have been complaining about that.
Look at the Arugba statue in Osogbo; can you compare it with Sadam Hussein's statue? Look at how gigantic Sadam Hussein's statue was, but here the fence around the Arugba statue is higher than Arugba despite that Arugba is a significant cultural icon in Osogbo. How can the fence be higher than what you are trying to show?
Concerning the Awolowo's statute, people will criticise because they wanted a naturalistic art which the artists didn't get right. If you want to look at it symbolically, the statue is still Awolowo, but if you want to look at it from a professional point of view, that thing is not Awolowo, it could be Awolowo's brother. • Jide Makinde (An Associate Professor of Fine Arts, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife).
The essence of immortalising the former Premier of Western Nigeria, Chief Obafemi Awolowo, has actually been expressed. Some people's reservation about the graphical embellishment of the structure of the statue, to me, does not diminish the actual intention of immortalising the sage.
I believe that there should not be any hue and cry about whether it is the expression of the sage or not. But the point that should be made has already been made. Nobody will see that statue and say it is somebody else other than Awolowo. The essence of what those involved in arts and sculpture do is to seek a semblance of the image they are trying to project rather than the finesse and precision that some of us that do not have that type of eye usually look for.
As far as I am concerned, the structure there has been well conceived and it has done a lot of justice to the very great legacies of Awolowo. I differ from those who may criticise it. Let us give credit to those who conceived the idea.
Every piece of art, including sculpture, is often judged by the characteristics of beauty, skill, inherent meaning, uniqueness and the purpose it intends. Every statue displayed as sculpture is a powerful artwork, not just for its beauty or the talent needed for its creation, but because it can cause emotion, make political statements or challenge preconceived ideas.
Of course, not all works of art are intended to be so thought-provoking. Recently, the statue of late Chief Obafemi Awolowo was unveiled by Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State. The leadership of the state may say the statue depicts its support for restructuring and devolution of powers.
It is surprising that an epigraph of the work was not made as concise as a poem to emphasise Awolowo's series of firsts like his policy of free education for all in the Western Region and his establishment of the first television station in Africa.
While applauding the artistic dexterity and creative confidence of the sculptor in balancing the 20 feet statue, I must express my dissatisfaction in simple terms that the work has failed to tell a story of Awolowo by possibly providing a fresh perspective or conversion which may remind the present generation of Awolowo's policies especially in the area of education.
Art today is an allegory and metaphor as it uses symbolic imagery to deal with more intangible human issues, and as such, Nigerians impression of Awolowo is beyond the large inscription of name, round lenses and a cap.
Today (Wednesday), I went to see the statue myself. It is not well thought through; it is ill-judged. The executor seems to think that if you have something that looks gigantic, that job is done. No. It is about the profundity of the thought that goes into executing this project. I would really like to know the level of consultation the Lagos State Government did before putting up the statue.
If you are talking of a figure like Awolowo, you are talking of one of the most potent icons and leaders of this nation. When we come to the South-West, Awolowo, in modern history, is the most significant Yoruba person in our reckoning. So, you cannot mess about with his iconic image. You have to take consideration of so many views.
If I were a member of the Awolowo's family, there were many times I would feel that the immense contributions of this great man were being ignored. So, if somebody gets up and says we are going to put up a statue for him, I will feel gratified, but that does not mean that the artwork is befitting. It was so insulting that when they (the government) wanted to unveil it, they issued a press release, saying it would be a befitting sculpture.
The Lagos State Government bungled it and the whole thing was ill-conceived. If you are going to erect a monument to Awolowo, think it through; consult widely. You should take the view of artists, art critics, the family, and so on. But I don't think that happened. They should not think that because the statue is 20 feet, it is befitting.
Former United States President, Abraham Lincoln, was seated in his statue. Even from the Bible, Moses' statue in Rome is in a sitting position. The statue of Oba Akenzua II, which I did at the Oba Akenzua Cultural Centre in Benin, is in a sitting position.
As long as it is monumental and gigantic, there is no hard and fast rule about the statue standing. It is even more dignifying to sit because it shows royalty. The person represented in a statue can wear anything as long as he was not a king. If he was a king, he would be in his regalia to show him as a traditional ruler.


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MST3K: Episodes 0, K01, K02, & K03
I mentioned earlier that I would be attempting to watch all the episodes of Mystery Science Theater 3000. The quest now begins.
I'm covering 4 episodes now. Sort of. Actually, there are three episodes in these four, and the one I've actually seen isn't an episode.
L-R: Crow, Joel, & Beeper
Episode 0: The Green Slime
A demo episode (sort of a pilot, but not actually a full episode) was made in 1988. It's about 15 minutes long, and includes six "host segments" and five brief visits to the theater. Plus, the characters are a little different.
Joel has long hair.
Joel uses his real name, Joel Hodgson, instead of Joel Robinson.
Crow is familiar, but not exactly the same. The eyes don't move.
Tom Servo's earlier form, Beeper, is there. Beeper is silver and has a fish tank instead of the clear globe for the head. You can tell that it will evolve into Servo, though.
Gypsy is male, and a gold in color. He looks sort of like the familiar Gypsy's skeleton.
Joel & Crow watch the film
The concept of the show is a little different, too.
In the demo/pilot, Joel is not from Earth, and built the ship. The storyline of mad scientists shooting him into space for an experiment came later.
Riffing the movie doesn't happen. It's Joel, orbiting the earth, watching movies with robots.
The copy I have has an interesting story. In 2008, Joel and several other actors from the show appeared at a convention, and showed the demo/pilot to the crowd. Someone in the crowd filmed it. Someone took that and put it on DVD. A copy of that DVD made its way to me. So, I have a DVD copy of a DVD copy of a hand-held camera filming a showing of a 20-year-old tape shown to a crowd. So, no, not the best quality. Versions are available on YouTube, if you want to check it out.
L-R: Crow, Joel, & Gypsy
Very rough, very raw video, but interesting for fans of the show, who want to see how it all began.
Episode K01: Invaders from the Deep
First aired: KTMA on 24 November 1988
Availability: Not available; no copies exist
This was the first official episode. No copies are known to exist, although excerpts have been posted on the official MST3K Website.
The "movie" was actually 4 episodes of the old puppet show Stingray show cobbled together and released as a film.
Episode K02: Revenge of the Mysterons from Mars
This was aired along with Episode K01 as part of a Thanksgiving debut double-feature. No copies of this episode are known to exist.
Another "movie" made up of segments from a TV puppet show, this time using Captain Scarlet and the Mysterons.
Episode K03: Star Force: Fugitive Alien II
Another "movie" made up of TV show parts. This time, a Japanese show called Star Wolf. It had people, not puppets, as stars.
We covered the demo/pilot and three "lost" episodes. No copies are known to exist of the first three KTMA episodes, so I haven't seen them, and probably never will. If you have copies of any of these, let me know.
I do have Episode K4: Gamera vs Barugon, and we'll cover that next time. By the way, Gamera vs Barugon was also shown during Season 3. The version we'll be covering next week is the KTMA version. It's available here.
By Basil at 12/04/2011 07:00:00 AM
Bennett Hipps December 4, 2011 at 9:02 AM
Eep! I'm very excited that you are taking this journey. If you need an episode, let me or Max know.
Basil December 4, 2011 at 9:30 AM
I appreciate the offer.
I have all 18 of the available KTMA/Season Zero episodes, so I have enough to get started. When I get close to one I don't have, I will take you up on it. Thanks.
All the news that fits the bias
MST3K: Episode K21 - The "Legend of the Dinosaurs"
MST3K: Episode K20 - The Last Chase
Better than Obama
MST3K: Episode K19 - Hangar 18
There's a reason, and it's not what you think
Comic of the day
MST3K: Episode K18 - The Million Eyes of Sumuru
MST3K: Episode K17 - Time of the Apes
MST3K: Episode K16 - City on Fire
Don't vote for Newt!
MST3K: Episode K15 - Superdome
Is your Obama tree properly decorated?
MST3K: Episode K14 - Mighty Jack
MST3K: Episode K13 - SST - Death Flight
How to make the debates more fun!
MST3K: Episode K12 - Fugitive Alien
MST3K: Episode K11 - Humanoid Woman
MST3K: Episode K10 - Cosmic Princess
What I learned from not watching the debate
MST3K: Episode K09 - Phase IV
Making Obama dance
MST3K: Episode K08 - Gamera vs Guiron
MST3K: Episode K07 - Gamera vs Zigra
MST3K: Episode K06 - Gamera vs Gaos
A calendar ain't nothing but a number
MST3K: Episode K05 - Gamera
MST3K: Episode K04 - Gamera vs Barugon
College football playoffs
Keeping Obama entertained
Who's gonna lose, week 14

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Texas Sprint Cup race postponed
FORT WORTH, Texas -- On a day when the weather was more suitable for ducks than racing, the Sprint Cup Series at Texas Motor Speedway became NASCAR's first rainout of the season.
The Robertson family from "Duck Dynasty" had prominent roles at Sunday's race, called the Duck Commander 500, but Uncle Si never got to give the command to start engines. NASCAR pulled the plug after a delay of about four hours.
The race will be run Monday at 12:08 p.m. ET, nine hours before the start of the NCAA national championship game in nearby Arlington. Tony Stewart, making a comeback this season after missing the final four months of last year with a broken leg, will start on the pole.
It's the third time in seven Sprint Cup Series races this season that rain has hampered the event. The season-opening Daytona 500 was stopped for more than six hours, and the race at Bristol Motor Speedway had two delays totaling more than five hours.
At least the fans who braved the rain got to enjoy the Robertson family antics.
Uncle Si was wearing a sparkly jumpsuit meant to resemble a firesuit. Family patriarch Phil Robertson was supposed to wave the green flag as the honorary starter, his youngest son, Jep, was to ride in a pace car. Jase Robertson introduced the Top 10 starters, and his wife Missy sang the national anthem.
Sadie, Willie's 16-year-old daughter, delivered the invocation.
Korie Robertson, Willie's wife, said about 30-40 members of the family were at the race.
"And some extras, some bearded people may have slipped in there claiming they were kin," said Willie Robertson, who also sponsored Clint Bowyer's car for the race.
A steady rain saturated the track Sunday. NASCAR's new track drying system requires two hours to dry the 1.5-mile speedway, but the unseasonably cool temperatures made the task more difficult.
TMS' big screen "Big Hoss TV" alerted fans to pending severe weather at times Sunday. The high-definition LED video board also showed episodes of "Duck Dynasty."
Bowyer's car had markings for Willie Robertson's diner, Buck Commander and Korie Robertson's clothing boutique.
"I tried to talk them into letting me drive a Duck Commander car, but they won't do it," Si said.
Willie's response to that?
"We told him if he could figure out how to open the door we'll let him drive it," the CEO said.
Earlier Sunday, an official from Guinness Book of World Records officially certified "Big Hoss TV" as the world's largest high-definition LED video board. It is 218 feet wide and about 95 feet high, covering 20,614 square feet.
SPORTS ESPN SPRINT CUP TEXAS MOTOR-SPEEDWAY POSTPONED RAIN WEATHER MONDAY AUTORACING NASCAR TONY STEWART CLINT BOWYER


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Today is the start of a month dedicated to one of the most 'neglected' disabilities going
Steve Topple
Tuesday 1 May marks the start of a month dedicated to raising awareness of an often misdiagnosed, misrepresented and misunderstood chronic illness and disability. It's Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS), and May is EDS awareness month. If you've never heard of it, read on. Because while it sounds obscure, it actually encapsulates many of the challenges facing millions of disabled people around the world.
EDS awareness month
Disclosure: my beautiful, brave, clever, and inspirational girlfriend Nicola Jeffery lives with EDS. Hence, in part, why I'm writing this. I'll recount to you some of her story throughout.
EDS is a group of chronic, genetic, hereditary disorders affecting around 1 in 5,000 people worldwide. Now, I could say 'here comes the science bit', and reel off the autonomic, dermatological, gastrological, neurological, rheumatological, and every other '-ological' functions that EDS has an effect on. Because that is the extent of the illness – it affects nearly every part of a person's body. But I won't. I'll keep it simple.
Bungee ropes not working
EDS is a connective tissue disorder, meaning that a person's collagen is defective. Collagen supports nearly everything in the body to keep it in place: eyes, bones, muscles, organs and so on. But in a person living with EDS, the collagen doesn't work properly.
Imagine a bungee rope that doesn't spring back up. Or a hair band that isn't taut. Maybe think of wallpaper peeling off the wall; the paste stretching out as it collapses. That's what EDS is like. Most parts of a person's body are not held in place correctly – so none of them work the way they're meant to.
Take Nicola. She's hypermobile (she would have been called a 'contortionist' years ago). She can bend her thumb down until it touches her forearm (go on – try it). This is because her bones, muscles and tendons are extremely stretchy as the collagen doesn't keep them in place. This also means she has mini-dislocations every day (subluxations). She also lives with a whole heap of stomach and bowel problems – because the upper and lower intestines can't move the food through her the way they should. And that's just three things for starters.
There are currently 13 types of EDS, although this seems to change on a near-yearly basis. Some are life-threatening, like vascular EDS. Others are less aggressive, like classical. Nicola has been given a preliminary diagnosis of the hypermobile subtype. But all are impairing in their own way.
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Countless symptoms
Many people living with any subtype of EDS are hypermobile. This in itself presents numerous problems; not least chronic fatigue. I'm not talking about the 'fatigue' that energy drinks manufacturers bandy around to sell their products. That's not fatigue; that's too many late nights. Fatigue for many people living with EDS feels like the worst bout of the flu. You literally can't move your body for the pain, and your brain can't think for the fogginess.
Other common symptoms include (but aren't limited to):
Easy bruising and scarring.
Constipation/diarrhoea.
Bacterial infections in the stomach and gut.
Subluxations.
Vitamin and mineral deficiencies.
Cognitive impairment.
Lack of spatial awareness.
Visual impairments.
For Nicola, the worst symptoms of EDS are the chronic fatigue and gastrological complications.
Fatigue: she probably has one day a week where she can live what some people would consider a full life – go out, do housework, read a book – whatever. The other six days are generally marked by doing a little, then being incapacitated for the rest of the time.
Gastrological: digestion is a nightmare. You know the feeling when you're preparing to go to the toilet, and suddenly it feels like there's something in your lower bowel trying to force its way out of the wall of your gut? That sudden, sharp pain? Nicola has that every time she eats.
But the complications with EDS are not limited just to its symptoms. This is because EDS is part of a cluster of syndromes.
Cluster syndromes and symptoms
Most people who live with EDS also live with postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS), a fault with the body's autonomic (unconscious functions) system. When a person with POTS stands up, the volume of blood going to the heart falls. This causes a person's heart rate to leap, and stay that way for a period of time. Symptoms include lightheadedness, fainting, flushing and anxiety.
People living with EDS often also live with mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS). This is where your body involuntarily thinks it's under attack from a foreign body or injury, and reacts accordingly. People experience shortness of breath, chest pains, allergy-type reactions, vomiting and fatigue. MCAS is triggered by anything from exercise, temperature and stress to certain foods.
All these are just the mainstream symptoms and cluster syndromes. There are numerous other impairments, illnesses and symptoms potentially related to EDS. These include idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH): a build up of pressure around the brain which can result in headaches, blurred vision, sickness and drowsiness. At the opposite end of the scale is cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leak: a draining of the liquid that holds the brain in place, causing it to sag into the skull. Symptoms include headaches, seizures and hearing and visual impairments. Food intolerance is also common, not least gluten, carbohydrates, histamines, dairy and nightshades.
Nicola appears to be living with POTS, MCAS, CSF, and intolerance to carbohydrates, histamines and nightshade as well as EDS. So what can be done to treat EDS, its symptoms and cluster syndromes? Well, the first thing is a diagnosis.
Fighting for a diagnosis
Dr Rodney Grahame, a consultant rheumatologist specialising in EDS, said:
No other disease in the history of modern medicine, has been neglected in such a way as Ehlers-Danlos syndrome(s).
Nicola had symptoms from the age of five; she's now 32. It took her twelve years of fighting the medical system to actually get a diagnosis. This length is the norm for EDS patients; even quick.
She was told for five years it was 'all in her head' (even being sectioned under the Mental Health Act at one point because of this). Then she was 'parked' with a fibromyalgia diagnosis for seven years, until she finally managed to convince one consultant gastroenterologist that it was EDS. She was given a preliminary hypermobile EDS diagnosis a year ago by one of the world's leading specialists. But it's still not over. She hasn't had the subtype confirmed, nor has she been tested for any of the cluster syndromes.
That's not because she hasn't been pushing the NHS for it. It's because, through a combination of medical misogyny, medical incompetence and underfunding, trying to get anywhere with EDS on the NHS is a nightmare. Doctors don't understand, don't listen or, sadly, don't care. There are striking similarities between the medical profession's attitude to EDS and its attitude to myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME/CFS); not least the discredited PACE trial guidance the NHS still uses for the latter, but which is also applied to EDS patients.
But once Nicola eventually does get a complete diagnosis, then what?
Grieving for the life you once had
The cluster syndromes like POTS and MCAS can be managed with medication and diet. CSF isn't even recognised in the UK yet as a cluster syndrome of EDS – so we'll probably go outside of the NHS for support. But in terms of the EDS itself, there is no cure. You just have to learn to live with it. And it's that which has been the hardest part for Nicola.
She often talks to me about how coming to terms with a chronic illness and disability is a grieving process. Although born with it, EDS symptoms didn't develop until Nicola was older. So she knew a life before the EDS. This makes it all the harder, as everything you used to have doesn't exist anymore. A job, being an active mum, seeing friends and family, being a lover and a partner: all those things can die when the EDS is born, and a person grieves for their loss.
But, much like me (an addict), Nicola stripped herself back completely, put a fresh canvas on her easel and started painting her life again. That's what EDS awareness month is all about: raising awareness, communicating, encouraging people to tell their stories, raising the media profile of it, and calling on medical professionals to do more.
When you hear hooves…
The EDS society's motto for the month is "we're fragile but unbreakable". I'd argue Nicola is neither of those things, except in the physical sense. She is the consummate 'zebra', the animal that is the mascot for EDS and other rare, often invisible illnesses.
In medicine, the term 'zebra' references a rare disease or condition. Doctors are trained to think "that the simplest explanation is usually correct to avoid patients being misdiagnosed with rare illnesses". Doctors learn to expect common conditions. They learn that:
When you hear the sound of hooves, think horses, not zebras.
Nicola is no horse, though. She's a beautiful, rare zebra – like everyone living with EDS. So in EDS awareness month, expect hooves – and lots of them. But they certainly won't be horses' ones.
– Find out more about EDS awareness month.
– Support Disabled People Against Cuts, fighting for disabled people's rights.
Featured image via the Ehlers-Danlos Society – screengrab
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Leadership in local government
Engage and deliver
Sensible risk in local government
Overview - Sensible risk in local government
It's because of health and safety
Overview - It's because of health and safety
Is it really about health and safety?
Is the decision proportionate to the level of risk?
How do I challenge questionable decisions?
Understanding... risk management decisions
Options for taking action
Promoting sensible decisions
Council services and activities
These FAQs help illustrate the nature of some of the issues that HSE routinely gives advice on. The list is not exhaustive and further questions and answers may be added at a latter date.
For queries relating to services delivered by your council, e.g. construction and highways maintenance, waste and recycling, social care, etc, see our list of topics and industries.
My council removed signs advertising a performance by our drama society – they blamed health and safety which can't be right. What is HSE doing to tackle these myths about health and safety rules?
HSE wants to make clear that health and safety is about managing real risks properly, and not stopping people getting on with their lives. HSE publishes information and guidance to help employers better understand work-related risks and how to manage the risks they create through sensible and proportionate precautions.
HSE has set up an independent panel – The Myth Busters Challenge Panel – to scrutinise dubious decisions made in the name of health and safety, whether they affect the workplace or the general public. Details can be found on the Challenge Panel web pages. This includes details of the Challenge Panel Findings.
Some of the examples the panel has considered continue to embody the long standing myths tackled by HSE as part of the Myth of the Month campaign and in our 'Putting the record straight' web pages.
Further information is available on HSE's sensible risk management web pages.
What health and safety checks are needed prior to installing our town's Christmas lights?
The key thing, as with all health and safety, is to keep a sense of proportion – not to go over the top or take inadequate precautions.
The risks will depend on the weight and scale of the display and its location – these can vary considerably. Heavy displays need to be fixed securely and have anchor points that can cope with the effects of strong winds and an accumulation of ice or snow. If decorations are strung across highways and busy pedestrian areas more checks may be needed . Local authorities often use the The County Surveyors' Society's Code of practice for the installation and operation of seasonal decorations on or above the public highway to inform their policies for these installations.
Where the risks are lower, for example wall-mounted Christmas trees along a footpath or lights in a park, a simple visual check may be all that is necessary prior to installation. Putting up simple decorations in or outside of your building is unlikely to create any problems – people are familiar with the everyday risks involved and a sensible approach to installing them is all that is necessary.
I work for a council, and want to know who has responsibility for my health and safety?
In most councils, the chief executive is at the top of the organisational structure for the paid service and has overall responsibility for health and safety. Councillors also have an important role - including responsibility for many local policies and budgets. While not in day-to-day control, councillors need to satisfy themselves that risks are considered as part of their decision-making process and are sensibly managed. Most councils have arrangements in place that mean day-to-day management of health and safety falls to line managers. They have a crucial role in managing risks. If you have concerns, you should firstly raise them with your line manager or speak with your local health and safety representative.
Who is responsible for the health and safety of contractors?
Health and safety legislation requires that the employer does all that is reasonably practicable to ensure the safety of their employees and those affected by the work activity. However putting a service out to tender is not a mechanism for transferring all the health and safety risks and responsibilities to a contractor. The local authority as client must ensure that whoever carries out the work is able to do so in a way that controls health and safety risks and that they are not forcing conditions or systems upon your service provider that put workers or the public at unacceptable risk.
Throughout the stages of a contract, from conception to conclusion, the client has a duty to ensure that the contract is specified and carried out in a manner that ensures, so far as is reasonably practicable, the health and safety of contractors, employees and members of the public, including service users. You will need to test any prospective service provider's ability to deliver a safe and healthy operation. Once the contract is awarded that is not the end of the matter. As client you will need to ensure, through robust client monitoring, that what was required has been done and that the systems of control remain effective.
Practical examples on contracting waste services provide a useful overview for a range of contracted activities
We want to organise a public charity concert in our town hall but I'm worried about health and safety requirements - is it worth going ahead?
Risk management should be about practical steps to protect people from real harm and suffering - not bureaucratic back covering. If you believe some of the stories you hear, health and safety is all about stopping any activity that might possibly lead to harm. This is not HSE's vision of sensible health and safety - we want to save lives, not stop them. So please don't be fooled by the myths - use the simple principles - if anyone says you can't because of health and safety just ask them to explain what they mean.
Do regulations on legionella apply to local authority owned housing stock?
While some of the conditions within domestic water systems would be suitable for the growth of legionella, given the relative small size of most systems and the high throughput, the actual risks are probably lower than, say, larger systems. Recent research (by the Building Research Establishment) has shown that about 10% of British homes have legionella in their domestic water system.
Clearly, there are other risks associated with hot water systems, i.e. scalding. An LA or other social landlord will need to conduct a risk assessment for the whole system that addresses all potential hazards, e.g. legionella, scalding, biocides and then weigh up the risk; possible prevention/control measures etc and come to a decision about what to do. They should document this and be able to demonstrate that they have done everything reasonably practicable to address the risks associated with water.
A generic risk assessment that includes legionella risks would be satisfactory so long as it is able to identify the different types of system(s) that are installed - clearly some systems, e.g. those that do not have stored water such as combi-boilers, will present a much lower risk than others will.
As to informing tenants of the risk, the LA or housing provider may want to advise tenants when the risk could increase e.g. use of showers after holidays.
I've just taken over as clerk of the parish council and I've heard that we need to topple-test all the gravestones - is this true?
The risk of injury from a gravestone or other memorial, which has become loose and unstable is very low and there is no requirement to routinely mechanically test memorials.
Burial authorities in England and Wales do have a general duty under the Local Authorities' Cemeteries Order 1977 (LACO) to maintain burial grounds in good order. Different legislation applies in Scotland. Many burial ground operators, if they employ people, will also have duties under the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974.
You need to do what is reasonably practicable to ensure that visitors and those working in burial grounds are not exposed to risks to their health and safety. You should ensure that any action you take to manage memorials or other aspects of the burial ground is proportionate to the level of risk, and undertaken in a sensitive way.
The Ministry of Justice takes the lead on burial ground matters in England and has produced guidance to help burial authorities adopt sensible and proportionate approaches to manage the overall low risk presented by memorials. It has also published a number of FAQs to address queries about the guidance.
The sensible risk-based approach set out in the Ministry of Justice guidance is also relevant to burial authorities across Scotland and Wales. However, specific queries should be directed to the Scottish Government or the Welsh Government as appropriate.
Is there a requirement on social landlords to inform tenants of the presence of asbestos?
Social landlords should ensure that their undertaking does not put tenants at risk. However, as the law stands, this responsibility does not extend to a positive duty to disclose the location of asbestos to tenants. That said, social landlords should record the location of any asbestos and also make it safe by sealing it.
Disclosure is ultimately a matter for landlords' own internal policy. But they should be working with tenants to agree their programme of work, and therefore local decisions on how to handle asbestos should take tenants' views into account.
In England and Wales, specific requirements for standards in dwellings are contained in the relevant Housing Act and associated legislation, including the Housing Health and Safety Rating System Regulations, which specifically deal with health and safety risks and poor conditions. Local authorities are responsible for enforcing this legislation.
Further information about the legislation can be obtained from the Department for Communities and Local Government in England - see Communities and Local Government Housing health and safety, or the Welsh Government - see Welsh Government Housing.
In Scotland the Housing (Scotland) Act 2010 exists but the regime differs and further information is available from the Scottish Government - see The Scottish Government Housing webpages.
We are planning to survey our properties for asbestos prior to refurbishment, but we want to minimise both the health risk and the disruption to our tenants. What is our best course of action?
A "refurbishment/demolition" survey is required before carrying out any work that may disturb the fabric of a building. The purpose of this survey is to locate asbestos containing materials (ACMs) so that they can be removed before the refurbishment work starts. This type of survey is likely to be intrusive and destructive.
Therefore these surveys would need to be conducted in unoccupied areas to minimise risk to tenants. However, the scope of such surveys need only be fairly limited in cases of minor refurbishment. Whatever the size of the area surveyed, it should be isolated from other areas of the property, for example by a full floor to ceiling partition, and furniture and furnishings should be removed as far as possible or protected using sheeting.
Clearly, though, such surveys, particularly when required for larger areas, can be very disruptive, so where possible they should be programmed to take maximum advantage of any periods when properties are untenanted or 'void'.
Surveys should never be limited in scope merely to avoid inconvenience to tenants. So far as is reasonably practicable, information should be obtained on the location of all ACMs.
"Asbestos: The survey guide" (HSG264) provides more detail on survey requirements.
I work for a social housing management company, which will be commissioning contractors to carry out refurbishment on our properties. How do we ensure our contractors are competent to handle risks from ACMs?
As a company who commissions contractors, you will take on the role of client, and as such for work of this nature specified duties are set out under the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 (CDM). This includes a duty to take reasonable steps to ensure that anyone you appoint is competent. Knowledge of asbestos risks and working precautions form an element of this competency. Steps should be taken to check that potential contractors have had the relevant asbestos awareness training to an equivalent standard to that required for non-domestic premises as outlined in the Approved Code of Practice to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 (CAR).
Similarly, those selected to carry out survey work should be able to demonstrate requisite arrangements, skills and experience through such means as UKAS accreditation or personal certification.
More detailed information is contained in "Managing Health and Safety in Construction" (L153).
We have a large number of properties that need to be surveyed for asbestos prior to refurbishment, but we have only limited resource available to do this work. What do you advise?
What is required in this case is a carefully planned sampling programme of a representative proportion of each dwelling 'type' in order to get an accurate picture of the presence of ACMs. It is not possible to specify sampling ratios, as these will depend on the variability of the housing stock. The sampling strategy should be informed by the advice of a competent surveyor and take account of:
original construction information;
building material specifications;
subsequent refurbishment or building works;
previous asbestos surveys or removals;
and information generated during the survey process itself that may necessitate a revision of the original planning assumptions.
I've heard people talking about safety problems with domestic heating systems. Where can I get advice about this and other housing safety issues?
In England and Wales local authorities (LAs) regulate housing issues under the Housing Act 2004 and Housing Health and Safety Rating System Regulations. This enables them to address health and safety risks in dwellings, such as those posed by failures to domestic heating systems. You should contact your local building control department or housing safety unit for further advice.
Guidance about safe and healthy environments in houses and other buildings
In Scotland, under the Housing (Scotland) Act 2010, similar arrangements apply
Further information is available from the Scottish Government
HSE regulates gas safety legislation in domestic premises - this includes responsibilities on landlords and the work of gas engineers. Our domestic gas webpages provide further information, including FAQ's on gas safety, for those with legal responsibilities as well as for tenants and homeowners.
HSE's free Gas Safety Advice Line can be contacted during office hours - freephone 0800 300 363.
Product safety for domestic gas appliances and other domestic equipment and appliances is overseen by the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills and enforced by the Trading Standards departments of local councils. If you have a concern about the product safety of a gas appliance you should contact Consumer Direct on 08454 04 05 06 or the Trading Standards Department of your local council.
Depending on the nature of the domestic safety issue you may also find the following information sources helpful:
HSE has published a safety alert setting out the risks from failures to maintain the safety of hot water systems by social housing landlords
The government website on home and community - visit the safety at home webpages
The Solid Fuel Association provides advice about solid fuel appliances. Contact the SFA helpline - 0845 6014406
HETAS is the independent UK body recognised by DEFRA for the official testing and approval of domestic solid fuels and solid fuel burning appliances
OFTEC - The Oil Firing Technical Association offers advice on oil heating and cooking
For all other enquiries:
HSE's frequently asked questions
WISH forum guidance: Safe waste and recycling collection services
Sensible risk management
Local Authority Unit (LAU)


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Aloe descoingsii is, I believe, the smallest living aloe and a real challenge to photograph successfully. There is something about its squat, stacked form and incredibly cryptic texture and colouration that seems to defeat attempts to picture it in any accurate or constructive way.
Our plant, pictured here, is just 4cm across the largest rosette and is beginning to pup. It flowered over summer, putting out a spectacular fly-rod truss almost 25cm long, weighted down at the end with beautiful, lantern-like blooms in waxy apricot and saffron.
Aloe Descoingsii hails from Madagascar, that land of all things vegetatively fabulous, gowing, according to 'Aloes the Definitive Guide' in humus-filled cavities on the face of limestone cliffs at an altitude of 350m. There is a subspecies, Augustina, from up the road a bit in the same province, Toliara.
I've had mine for a little over a year and it's presented no cultvational problems (so far), perhaps because it lives inside here. I suspect it's a little more tropically-inclined than many of my other Madagascan aloes, which evolved at higher altitudes, so I cosset it a wee bit. Half day shade, water maybe three times a month over summer and not at all over winter, very open soil mix with plenty of pumice. I've begun a blood and bone meal feeding regime, a liberal dressing once a year in spring, which seems to be yielding great results especially in regards to flowering. For a small pot like this I would scatter about half a teaspoon of dry meal, being careful not to deposit it on the plant or around it's basal area, watering it in well.


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Writing an Obituary for Neocons
By: Lois WeinerJanuary 2, 2020
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The New York Times obituary of neocon historian Gertrude Himmelfarb shows why neoconservatives remain a potent political force in U.S. politics: many liberals can't imagine a socialist challenge to capitalism that doesn't apologize for authoritarianism.
The NYT's sentimental gloss of Himmelfarb's life avoids mention of the actual positions she and her neconservative co-thinkers adopted that justified social inequality at home and slaughter abroad, from their anti-feminism and tirades against black liberation to their endorsement of U.S. military invasions overthrowing democratically elected governments, as in Chile. In contrast, Himmelfarb's one-time comrades, Phyllis and Julie Jacobson, who founded and edited New Politics, dedicated their political activity and intellectual work to a consistent defense of democracy, social equality, and peace—a worldview the NYT and many liberals can't fathom.
Ironically, it was Phyllis Jacobson who "recruited her childhood friend… Gertrude Himmelfarb, to the movement," as Barry Finger notes in his obituary of Phyllis. But unlike Himmelfarb and the Commentary set, the Jacobsons "accommodated their views to fit no political fashion; to curry favor neither with academia nor with any left mainstream. They fought against the war in Vietnam, without succumbing to illusions about Ho Chi Minh and the NLF; they struggled against American intervention in Nicaragua, without closing their eyes to the Sandinistas' infringements on democracy; they fought against CIA-inspired overthrow attempts of Castro, while exposing the Castro regime's repressive anti-democratic nature. They engaged the struggle for democratic unions, while condemning racism both in the ranks and in leadership policies of the labor movement. And they saw no contradiction in fighting for both at once."
In its utterly uncritical take on Himmelfarb, her husband Irving Kristol, and Commentary magazine, the mouthpiece of neoconservatism, the NYT obituary avoids any mention of their consistent, vicious efforts to discredit challenges to the capitalist status quo. In contrast, writing in New Politics, historian Martin Duberman noted how Himmelfarb, then chair of the CUNY Graduate School History Department, insisted he had no place in the Department because "sexual history wasn't 'real' history at all; it had been spawned by political polemics, not scholarly necessity." Duberman observes about Himmelfarb's rebuke: "As if a scholar's political and social views don't always, consciously or not, color his/her narratives (Himmelfarb herself—a right-wing conservative—being among the more notorious current examples)." Duberman also recalls Himmelfarb warning that his "standing as a legitimate scholar… might well be at stake."
The NYT obit ends with an apt quote from their friend and fellow neoconservative, Daniel Bell, who called the union of Himmelfarb and Kristol "the best marriage of our generation." The quote, like the obit, with its expression of neoconservatives' blind love (of capitalism) belonged in the Sunday weddings.
Posted January 2, 2020 Intellectual History, Left Politics, Media, United States by Lois Weiner
LOIS WEINER is an independent researcher and consultant on teacher union transformation. She is a member of the New Politics editorial board.
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Lakewood, Wash.—ASA Northwest has announced that its Independent Technicians Automotive Committee (ITAC) apprenticeship program was approved Oct. 18 by the Washington State Apprenticeship and Training Council (WSATC), a division of Labor & Industries (L&I).
"We were thrilled to have our program accepted after more than four years of development," said Conrad "Butch" Jobst, AMAM, founder of B&B Automotive in Aberdeen, chairman of the board of ASA Northwest (ASA-NW), and education committee chair.
Jobst said the ITAC committee, along with representatives and consultants from L&I, first met in March of 2014 to discuss the shortage of qualified technicians and what ASA-NW would encounter in order to develop an apprenticeship program. As the program began its development process, he said several people were key players over the years in assisting with the evolution and structure of the program.
They include Ed Cushman, AMAM, former owner of C&H Foreign Auto in Spokane; Nick Stengel, technician at C&H; Kandie Jennings-Molloy, AAM, owner of Tom's Automotive Service in Seattle; John Bradley, technician at Tom's; Todd Ainsworth, co-owner of Swedish Automotive in Seattle; Wayne Bridges, retired auto instructor at Clover Park Technical College, Tacoma; Joel Baxter, AMAM, co-owner of B&B Auto & Truck in Bremerton; Reto Filli, AAM, retired owner of Circle & Square Auto in Port Hadlock; Jerry Smith, Parts & People, Ashford; and several other industry professionals.
The ITAC program has three levels, Jobst said, with much of the curriculum based on ASE Education Foundation (formerly NATEF) standards, as well as state regulations, standards and curriculum from accredited schools, and input from ASA members.
The ITAC Youth Technician program is a two-year, 2,000-hour General Service Technician (GST) program that includes 200 hours of related instruction at the high-school level, Jobst said. The Adult Technician program (for those 18 years old and above) is a one-year, 2,000-hour program with 200 hours of instruction on the post-secondary level.
A Master Service Technician (MST) Program is an additional three years with a total of 8,000 hours and 600-800 hours of instruction at the college level.
While ASA-NW is finalizing the details for shop sponsorship and participation, Jobst said ASA-NW member shops will be required to have an appropriate mentor technician on staff. "Apprenticeship in adult programs are designed around a full-time job at a shop with the apprentice spending additional time each week on Related Supplemental Instruction (RSI). This additional RSI will take place on nights and weekends and will involve about four hours per week," he said.
"Shops will receive assistance to meet the program standards," Jobst said. Initially, program field assistance will be provided by Aerospace Joint Apprenticeship Committee (AJAC) staff who assisted in the development of ITAC, and augmented by the ASA-NW education committee. Within two years, Jobst said a full-time ITAC coordinator will be on board at the ASA-NW headquarters in Lakewood.
ITAC pilot programs are set to begin next year in Spokane Yakima, and two in the Pierce County area, Jobst said. Once programs are functional in Washington, ASA-NW is interested in expanding to other member states.
For details or questions about ITAC, email asanw.itacapprenticeship@gmail.com. For more recent ITAC coverage, visit Parts & People's July article, "ASA-NW finalizing technician apprenticeship program," at partsandpeople.com.


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A look at today's top stories.
A whole nation just got hacked
Asen Genov is pretty furious. His personal data was made public this week after records of more than 5 million Bulgarians got stolen by hackers from the country's tax revenue office.
The racist origins of the myth a Welsh prince beat Columbus to America
Morgan Jones was close to starving. It was 1660 and he and his boat crew had been stranded at Oyster Point, in modern-day South Carolina, for almost eight months, running low on food with no hope of rescue.
Justin Bieber: I appreciate Trump helping A$AP Rocky, but 'can you also let those kids out of cages?'
Justin Bieber supports President Donald Trump's decision to help rapper A$AP Rocky, who is currently in the custody of Swedish police. But the "What Do You Mean" singer thinks others could benefit from the President's attention, too.
$5M worth of gold seized by UK police on trail of drugs cartel
About £4 million ($5 million) worth of gold was seized at London's Heathrow Airport by Border Force officers as part of an international investigation into a suspected South American drugs cartel.
British Airways, Lufthansa cancel flights to Cairo
British Airways announced Saturday that flights to Cairo were being canceled for seven days "as a precaution to allow for further assessment." The announcement came as the UK Foreign Office warned citizens traveling to Egypt of a "heightened risk of terrorism against aviation."
9,000-year-old settlement unearthed near Jerusalem
Written by Oscar Holland, CNN A huge Stone Age settlement unearthed outside Jerusalem may have been home to 3,000 people, the Neolithic equivalent of a large city, according to details released by the Israel Antiquities Authority on Tuesday. Believed to have been inhabited 9,000 years ago, the site has yielded thousands of tools and ornaments, including arrowheads, figurines and jewelry.
Mahershala Ali will be the next 'Blade' as Marvel rolls out Phase 4
Marvel Studios' President Kevin Feige announced the feature film and streaming lineup for the next two years.
How did Kim get his Mercedes-Benzes? New report traces origin of North Korea's luxury rides
On June 14, 2018, two armored Mercedes-Maybach S600 Guard vehicles were shipped from the Dutch Port of Rotterdam, heading out on a journey that would take months and see the cars transported thousands of miles through six countries, according to a new report from the Washington-based Center for Advanced Defense Studies (C4ADS).
Elon Musk hopes to put a computer chip in your brain. Who wants one?
This week Elon Musk unveiled his most sci-fi project thus far: a computer chip connected to exceptionally slender wires with electrodes on them, all of which is meant to be embedded in a person's brain by a surgical robot. The implant would connect wirelessly to a small behind-the-ear receiver that could communicate with a computer.
Iran-UK radio exchanges over tanker emerge
A recording has emerged of radio exchanges between a Royal Navy frigate and Iranian armed forces vessels, moments before a British-flagged oil tanker was seized in the Gulf. In the recording, what is thought to be an Iranian vessel can be heard telling HMS Montrose it wants to inspect the tanker for security reasons.
Africa Cup of Nations: Algeria celebrate win with thousands of fans in Algiers
Tens of thousands of fans welcomed Algeria's victorious Africa Cup of Nations team back home on Saturday for a parade in the capital city Algiers. They beat Senegal 1-0 in Cairo on Friday to win their first title since 1990. Captain Riyad Mahrez, the Manchester City winger, and his team-mates were greeted by Prime Minister Noureddine Bedoui.
Romelu Lukaku: Man Utd reject £54m Inter Milan bid
Manchester United have rejected a 60m euro (£53.9m) bid from Inter Milan for striker Romelu Lukaku. The bid falls well below United's valuation of the 26-year-old Belgium international, who joined them from Everton two years ago for £75m. Lukaku sat out Saturday's pre-season victory over Inter, whose manager Antonio Conte reiterated that the striker remains his number one target.
Manny Pacquiao beats Keith Thurman on points to take WBA Super welterweight title
Manny Pacquiao said he had "fun" as he became the oldest welterweight champion in history by beating WBA Super champion Keith Thurman in a split decision in Las Vegas. Thurman – previously undefeated – had promised to send the 40-year-old Fillipino into retirement, but was knocked down in the first round before a thrilling fight went the distance.
Gareth Bale: Real Madrid forward 'very close' to exit – Zinedine Zidane
Real Madrid forward Gareth Bale is "very close to leaving" the Spanish club, says boss Zinedine Zidane. The Wales international, 30, was left out of Real's 3-1 pre-season defeat by Bayern Munich in Houston, USA. Speaking after the game, Zidane said: "We hope he leaves soon. It would be best for everyone.
Is this the greatest Bond film never made? – BBC Reel
James Bond has done some memorable things in his time, from dodging laser blasts on a space station to driving an invisible car across a glacier. One thing he hasn't done, however, is deactivate a robot shark which is carrying an atom bomb through a Manhattan sewer. But he very nearly did.
'It seemed like the most incredible thing ever' – BBC Reel
Musician and astrophysicist Brian May recalls the moment he watched Neil Armstrong set foot on the moon in 1969, and how he's compiled a book of the Apollo landings from 3D images. Video by Howard Timberlake and Foundlight
Boeing takes $5bn hit to cover 737 Max crisis
Boeing is taking a $4.9bn hit to cover costs related to the global grounding of its 737 Max aircraft. The charge is set to wipe out profits when the world's biggest planemaker posts quarterly results next week.
New moon: What lunar living will look like in 100 years
A whole new moon Lava tubes. Cave cities. Extreme sports. The next century of lunar settlement is wilder than you think. by Chris Taylor NOTE FOR 2019 READERS: This is the eighth in a series of open letters to the next century. The series marks a little-known chronological milestone.
Marvel Studios confirms 'Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings'
Meet Marvel's next leading man. The studio announced at Comic-Con Saturday that Simu Liu is set to star in Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings – making him the first solo Asian lead of a Marvel Cinematic Universe movie. Also starring in Shang-Chi will be Tony Leung as the Mandarin – the real one.
Female Thor is coming to the Marvel Cinematic Universe
There's a new Thor in town, and it's Jane Foster. Marvel Studios announced as much during their Comic-Con panel Saturday, revealing that the fourth Thor movie, now titled Thor: Love and Thunder, would reveal Thor's erstwhile girlfriend as the new God of Thunder. The film will be based on the Mighty Thor comics, written by Jason Aaron.
HBO's new 'Watchmen' trailer clears up lots of questions and asks new ones
It's looking like HBO's take on Watchmen is, in fact, a sequel. This new trailer, which dives deeper into the story than any of our looks so far, pitches a story set a decade after the events of the comics.
Libra hasn't even launched yet, and Facebook is already in trouble over it
The words "permissionless" and "regulated" don't exactly go together. But Facebook's cryptocurrency project, Libra, is promising to adhere to regulations and be open to everyone, which may turn out to be a tough – if not impossible – task. That's assuming there will even be a Libra coin, as originally envisioned.
Instagram's started hiding likes, and not everyone, uh, likes it
Instagram's rolled out their latest feature update in a number of key markets, making like counts on posts visible only to the account holder. After an initial test in Canada from April , the company expanded the feature to Australia, Ireland, Brazil, Italy, Japan, and New Zealand across the course of Thursday.
Netflix unveils stunning first teaser for 'The Witcher' at Comic-Con
At San Diego Comic-Con on Friday, Henry Cavill gave fans a chance to finally see Netflix's take on Andrzej Sapkowski's much-beloved fantasy series – and it did not disappoint. The beloved story of monster hunter Geralt of Rivia (Cavill) has been told many times over, with a feature-length film, a short-running TV series, numerous graphic novels, and a video game franchise.
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Myrath – Legacy Review
On March 2, 2016 By Angry Metal Guy
"Myrath makes what they call "Tunisian metal." While this is a totally legit way of framing it, it's also fair to say that they really make a kind of orchestral power metal laced with the sounds and stories of North Africa. Despite having debuted in 2007, I've only previously listened to 2010's Desert Call. It might be that I had just gotten to the album directly after reviewing the absolutely transcendent The Never Ending Way of ORwarriOR by Orphaned Land, but the album didn't stand up for me and I didn't really ever follow up on them." So what's 5 years distance do for Angry Metal Guy's opinion of the only Tunisian metal band you've ever heard of?
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The Gentle Storm – The Diary [Vinyl Review]
On March 26, 2015 By Angry Metal Guy
"It's not news that I'm a big fan of Arjen Lucassen's output from the last 5 or 6 years. Starting with 2009's unparalleled Guilt Machine, Arjen has released a string of records that I love. In full defiance of Angry Metal Guy's Law of Diminishing Recordings™, the "poofy-haired Dutchman" has seemingly upped his game on every release: a great solo release, a seriously enjoyable Star One disc, and a stellar Ayreon album which landed #2 on my Top 10(ish) of 2013. So it was with unabashed enthusiasm that I began my countdown when I heard he was working with Anneke van Giersbergen, formerly of The Gathering, on a project entitled The Gentle Storm." And it's not like anticipation has ever led to disappointment or anything...
Angry Metal Guy's Five Year Anniversary Post
On January 8, 2014 By Angry Metal Guy
In 2009 Angry Metal Guy started. Since then we've produced hundreds of reviews, and Angry Metal Guy has cranked at the world for free. Check out what he takes away from the whole experience.
Ayreon – The Theory of Everything Review
On November 22, 2013 By Angry Metal Guy
"Of all of Arjen Lucassen's projects, Ayreon is his best known and my least favorite. Having previously given both The Human Equation and 01011001 a shot, Ayreon really was a nut I couldn't crack. Partially this is because I think the rock opera genre of power/prog metal bands à la Avantasia or Timo Tolkki's Horrible, Terrible, No Good, Very Bad Avalon tend to lack vision; but the writers also lack the kind of talent necessary that make undertakings like Jesus Christ Superstar or Little Shop of Horrors fun and interesting." One does not simply write a 600 word review for a 90 minute concept record from Arjen Lucassen. Click to see the epic of The Theory of Everything.
Arjen Lucassen – Lost in the New Real Review
On May 4, 2012 By Angry Metal Guy
A few years back when Guilt Machine released, Arjen Lucassen (of—deep breath—Ayreon, Star One, Arjen Lucassen, Guilt Machine, Galexia, Stream of Passion, Vengeance, Ambeon and a myriad of other projects I probably don't even know exist) is reported to have said that if he'd had to do it over again, Ayreon would have sounded like Guilt Machine. Whether that was just talk in the build up for a new record or not, it appears that to a certain extent he meant it, as his new Lost in the New Real sounds like the combination of the two projects. On the one hand, Lost in the New Real is a concept record and (faux) double album, featuring the dulcet tones of Rutger Hauer as narrator and "psychologist," like one would expect from an Ayreon record. However, like Guilt Machine, the record features primarily only one vocalist (Arjen himself), and the music is largely a post-Pink Floyd progressive rock heavy with atmospherics and sweet, but melancholic, melodies. As a fan of Guilt Machine and not of Ayreon, I can say that I was curious to see how this sort of combination would work and I was pleasantly surprised.
InTensity – Times Review
On July 15, 2010 By Angry Metal Guy
You may have noticed that AMG doesn't actually really do a lot of unsigned band reviews. Partially this is 'cause we don't get a lot of unsigned demos, and partially it's 'cause when we do they tend to be poorly delivered with little promo info and so forth. So I was pleased to get this promo from the Greek progressive modern rock band InTensity who delivered it to me via BandCamp, this is a highly recommended way of doing this, unsigned bands. Times is a four track EP that was self-produced by the vocalist/guitarist Ilias Iovis and is available digitally throughout the world today with future, physical versions to be announced.
Pain of Salvation – Road Salt pt. 1 – Ivory – Review
On May 12, 2010 By Angry Metal Guy
One would assume that an Angry Metal Guy wouldn't be handing out high scores willy nilly, something I seriously try to avoid doing. But apparently 2010 is a year filled with really fantastic albums by bands doing the things that, as a reviewer, and more specifically, as a music-lover, I have trouble not totally falling for. Pain of Salvation has never been a band that I personally fell for. Scarsick, the band's 2007 release, was a record that I had issues with and I've had some personal gripes about Daniel Gildenlöw's vocals on the older material (specifically his wannabe Mike Patton rappy/talky vocals). But, that said, Pain of Salvation has long been the darling of the progressive rock and metal scene, with legions of fans who love their technical prowess and pop sensibility.
Cynic – Re-Traced Review
I make no bones about it, I have a total love affair with Cynic. Long have I been a sucker for good progressive metal and Cynic is about as good as progressive metal gets. While I was a bit young to really have appreciated Focus when it came out, I re-discovered it later and fell in love with it. When Traced in Air came out in 2008 I pretty much fell over myself with joy. That record has maintained a constant place on my playlists since it was released and ranks among my top 10 albums of the last decade. So when I heard that they were going to re-do some of the tracks in different styles as an EP I was justifiably excited, but skeptical at the same time. I grew up in the age of the Nine Inch Nails re-mix album: I know what happens when jackasses mess around with an already winning formula. Nothing good.
Top 10(ish) of 2009
Well, everyone else under the sun has been releasing their Top 10 lists, and for those of you faithful readers out there I'm sure you're also interested in what I'm going to say about the best records of 2009. First, let me say that for the first half of this year I was not indeed Angry Metal Guy, but instead, I was just a normal guy buying my metal and hoping that it was going to be fucking awesome. Now, I'm a bitter critic. As a bitter critic I hear a lot more, but this year has still been characterized by some of the biggest bands on the scene for me. Mainly, Amorphis, who in my opinion have released the finest album of the year, if not the finest album of their very distinguished career. But, let me get to that later. There have been some great records this year, but there has been a lot of mediocre shit. Think of this list as being two-tiered, top 10 and then top 20. The top 10 are the records that I think were really awesome, elite albums, the second 10 are records that I think are great and worth your time and effort. Note that I haven't heard certain albums that I'd like to hear due to that whole poverty not being offset by stealing music thing. With this, I hope to launch AngryMetalGuy.com into the new year on a new note: one where bands suck less.
Ed Warby / The 11th Hour Interview
On November 6, 2009 By Angry Metal Guy
To say that The 11th Hour's Ed Warby has done a couple of things in his musical career would be a pretty major understatement. From his early days in legendary Dutch death metallers Gorefest to his current band Hail of Bullets and exceptional doom metal project The 11th Hour, to being prog legend Arjen Lucassen's [...]
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You Flashlight People are Terrible. How do you sleep at night?
How Many Flashlights Can you buy in a Month?
Is this a P60 host?
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Q: Replace multiline text in a file using Powershell without using Regex I have the following Powershell script:
$oldCode =  @"

"@

$newCode = @"

                                        <?php include "contact-form.php"; ?>

"@

ls *.html | foreach {
        $fileContent = [System.Io.File]::ReadAllText($_.FullName)
        $newFileContent = $fileContent.Replace($oldCode, $newCode)
        [System.Io.File]::WriteAllText($_.FullName, $newFileContent)
        Write-Host  "`r`n"
        Write-Host  "Processed - $($_.Name)...`r`n" }

This doesn't seem to be replacing the text. Is it an issue with the multiline strings, or the limits of the Replace() method? I would prefer to do the replace without bringing in regex.

A: What version of PowerShell are you using? If you're using v3 or higher, try this:
ls *.html | foreach {
    $fileContent = Get-Content $_.FullName -Raw
    $newFileContent = $fileContent -replace $oldCode, $newCode
    Set-Content -Path $_.FullName -Value $newFileContent
    Write-Host  "`r`n"
    Write-Host  "Processed - $($_.Name)...`r`n"
}

A: For Pete's sake, don't even think about using regex for HTML.
The problem you met is that reading a file will provide you an array of strings. Replace() doesn't know about arrays, so you got to work it by hand. You could create a big string with -join like so,
$fileContent = [System.Io.File]::ReadAllText($_.FullName)
$theOneString = $fileContent -join ' '
$theOneString.Replace($foo, $bar)

... But this will mess up your line breaks. Then again, you could reformat the string with HTML Tidy.
The manual way is to iterate the source array row by row. Until you find the
, copy the contents into new destination array. After finding the replacable part, insert rest of the new stuff into the destination array. Keep reading and discarding the source array untill you find the
 and copy all the rest into the destination array. Finally save the destination array's contents and you are done.

A: I wouldn't use string replacements for modifying HTML code. To many things that could develop in unexpected directions. Try something like this:
$newCode = @"

  <?php include "contact-form.php"; ?>

"@

Get-ChildItem '*.html' | % {
  $html = New-Object -COM HTMLFile
  $html.write([IO.File]::ReadAllText($_.FullName))
  $html.getElementById('time_estimate').innerHTML = $newCode
  [IO.File]::WriteAllText($_.FullName, $html.documentElement.outerHTML)
}

If needed you can can prettify the HTML by using Tidy:
$newCode = @"

  <?php include "contact-form.php"; ?>

"@

[Reflection.Assembly]::LoadFile('C:\path\to\Tidy.dll') | Out-Null
$tidy = New-Object Tidy.DocumentClass

Get-ChildItem '*.html' | % {
  $html = New-Object -COM HTMLFile
  $html.write([IO.File]::ReadAllText($_.FullName))
  $html.getElementById('time_estimate').innerHTML = $newCode
  $tidy.ParseString($html.documentElement.outerHTML)
  $tidy.SaveFile($_.FullName) | Out-Null
}

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Tuesday was Henry's school performance of The Wiz! Henry played the Tinman, and he was just wonderful, singing and dancing and acting and everything! I was so proud! The whole cast did just great. Henry's good friends played all the lead roles, and you could tell they were all having a lot of fun together. Tawni was the Wiz, Natalia was Dorothy (she was terribly ill with a fever and sore throat, poor thing), Sam was the Lion and Sierra was the Scarecrow. I forgot to take my camera, but I hope to get some photos from *someone* eventually… until then, here's a photo of Henry in costume. We decorated the shoes and pants with chrome duct tape, the hat was a dollar at Target right before New Year's Eve, and he has a glittery shirt on under the jacket. For the performance he skipped the hat but had really great make-up — silver face paint and dark lips and a drawn-on jaw hinge.
It's an Ikea "Ivar", and it leans a little to the left — my fault. It leaned to the right until I "fixed" it, and then I was tired of trying to get it straight. That's our wireless router thingy tied to the side and a tub of small balls of sock yarn on top. I've got another bookshelf near the piano, and when I get another Ivar (soon, I hope) the rest of my books can finally come in from the garage.
Part 1: Preface, Boiled Eggs, Boiled Rice, Jelly Warm-over, etc.
Yesterday was Inauguration Day, hooray! We were up in time to watch streaming coverage of the ceremony on cnn.com. What can I say that hasn't already been said a million times? I had my hankie handy and I needed it. For the first time in a frighteningly long time we have a president who seems intelligent, capable, and dignified. The ceremony was quite moving, and I thought that Mr. Obama's speech was beautiful — well-written, clear, non-embellished, powerful, serious yet hopeful. If you haven't yet, I suggest you go read it: Here's the transcript on cnn.com.
Today I say to you that the challenges we face are real. They are serious and they are many. They will not be met easily or in a short span of time. But know this, America — they will be met. On this day, we gather because we have chosen hope over fear, unity of purpose over conflict and discord.
For we know that our patchwork heritage is a strength, not a weakness. We are a nation of Christians and Muslims, Jews and Hindus — and non-believers.
…we will extend a hand if you are willing to unclench your fist.
And to those nations like ours that enjoy relative plenty, we say we can no longer afford indifference to suffering outside our borders; nor can we consume the world's resources without regard to effect. For the world has changed, and we must change with it.
Good luck and best wishes to you and your family, President Obama!
If that doesn't choke you up, you're made of stone. How wonderful that after all his work for civil rights, Pete was able to lead this song at Obama's inauguration concert. Thank you, Pete!
Jaylah is such a sweet baby! She smiles and drools and babbles and loves to stare at our faces and gum on our fingers. She barely ever fusses, and if she does it's usually just to let us know it's time for food!
My sister-in-law, Tabatha, and her 6-month-old, Jaylah, are visiting from NY for a week! We're having crazy hot sunny weather, which is a big treat for them.
And I made a pair of booties for little Jaylah and they turned out as cute as can be!
Happy new year! I'm a bit sick, came down with something on Monday, but it's not too bad. Had a little sore throat for a day and now I'm just stuffy and tired. I'm sure I'll be feeling fine again soon. Anyway, I have to catch up here a little bit so here is some random info.
Last Saturday I took down the tree and then we went to Bob and Chloe's house to watch the Chargers play. Very exciting game — it was tied at the end of the 4th quarter so they went into overtime and the Chargers won, so now they go to the playoffs! Looking forward to watching the next Chargers game with them on Sunday afternoon. I've never cared a fig about football, but it's so much fun to watch with C&B, and they explain what's going on.
I packed them with the Christmas stuff so they can attend next year.
Back in December, Knitpicks ran a yarn giveaway contest, and I won!! My prize yarn arrived yesterday — twelve skeins of beautifully soft Knitpicks Merino Style so I can knit a Surface cardigan. It's lovely yarn without a hint of itchiness. It'll make a great cardigan and would also be perfect for anything you'd wear next to the skin. I swatched it last night, with annoyingly predictable results (I'm a loose knitter). I'm supposed to get 23sts/4 inches on #5 needles. I get 21sts/4 inches on #3s. Sigh. Ok, I can do the math. I don't want to, and I wish, as usual, that I could just GET GAUGE, but oh well. Also I am tempted to rewrite the pattern and work fronts and back all together at the same time.
Upcoming knitting plans: I'm going to knit Jared Flood's spectacular Girasole Blanket for Mom's Christmas present using Knitpicks' Wool of the Andes, but the color she wants was out of stock and should be in tomorrow (knock on wood) so that's exciting! I already bought and printed out the pattern and it looks well-planned and fun. Also Dan just requested a pair of gloves with no fingertips, and I need a larger laptop bag for my new Macbook Pro, and everyone always needs socks. So that's a lot of knitting coming up!


Vancouver, B.C. – Cobra Venture Corporation ("Cobra" or the "Corporation") (TSX Venture: CBV) is pleased to provide a progress update in respect for the first half of 2008 regarding a number of Cobra's oil and natural gas properties. Cobra is planning an active capital expenditure program over the balance of the year.
Monthly revenues from production continue from 8 producing wells on Cobra lands in the area. Cobra has negotiated several 2 year leases with companies actively exploring in the area, where the gross overriding royalty ranges from 16% to 18% on all current and future production from the lands. Currently, Cobra has a 2 well commitment and 2 additional development wells planned on existing production lands. Cobra believes there are 26 possible locations within the land base (1 well per quarter section). Cobra holds an overall average of 69% fee simple title on the remaining land base in the Viewfield, Saskatchewan area comprising of 1600 gross acres and 1096 net acres.
Cobra is currently participating in the recompletion of a producing natural gas well at LSD 5-19-48-8W4M in the Edmonton Sands. Cobra has targeted four natural gas zones in which to recomplete the well and an AFE and drilling program are being compiled. This would be the third Edmonton Sands natural gas well in the Pembina program. Cobra has earned a 27% interest in the well and a 40% working interest in 4200 acres, subject to applicable royalties.
Cobra has applied for and has been granted a holding in the Willesden Green area which is anticipated to allow two oil well locations to be drilled immediately adjacent to the Cardium U pool. Cobra is currently surveying the first location. Pending the successful completion of the first well, a second location will be drilled offsetting the first well. Offset wells in the area have exhibited total production rates of 60,000 to 109,000 barrels of oil. Cobra holds a 40% working interest in the 160 acres, subject to applicable royalties.
Cobra has acquired the oil and natural gas rights to the Nisku zone and plans to re-enter an oil well that was abandoned in the 1980's with historical production of between 20 and 30 bbls/d of light oil. A surface audit of the existing well site is currently proceeding, following which a new licence for re-entry will then be applied for. Cobra holds a 20% working interest in the 160 acres, subject to applicable royalties.
Cobra is preparing to shoot a 3D seismic program as soon as government approval is received. Two quarter sections of land have been acquired with a single offset well having produced 98,000 barrels of oil. It is anticipated that three to four oil locations will be delineated by the 3D seismic data with drilling depths of 900 metres. The offset oil well is located on the northern edge of the property while an abandoned well on the south end previously indicated an oil water contact and production of 755 barrels of oil/day. Cobra has acquired the land sitting between the two wells. Drilling is expected to commence upon interpretation of the 3D seismic. Cobra holds a 50% working interest in the 320 acres, subject to applicable royalties.
A 3D program is being initiated in the Westlock area to evaluate the immediate offset sections to a well producing at approximately 900 mcf/d. The well has produced three-quarters of a bcf with no significant decline in production. It is anticipated that similiar sand will be located on the offset lands. By shooting the 3D seismic, Cobra earns a 20% interest in the lands and has the option to earn an additional 25% interest by drilling any location of its choice. The 3D seismic is currently out to tender and shooting of seismic is anticipated to proceed in the next few months. Offset lands may also be prospective for additional drilling.
Cobra has entered into an agreement to acquire a 20% working interest in lands in the Valhalla area. The section shows several interesting sands that have high natural gas readings on the lithology gas detector during drilling of an old abandoned well. Cobra has identified several natural gas zones which correlate to nearby natural gas wells drilled to the Bluesky-Gething formation that produced between 1 Bcf and 2.5 Bcf in offset wells. Also of interest is the shallower Paddy-Cadotte sand package that produced over 3.8 Bcf in a nearby wellbore. This land acquisition is anticipated to close within the next two weeks. Once acquired, a location has been identified for winter drilling in this year's budget. Cobra will also have the option to earn an additional 30% interest for a total 50% working interest in the section of land. Initial production rates for the offset Bluesky well were 1.5 mmcf/d, while the Paddy production rates were over 4 mmcf/d for the first year in a well 2 miles to the south of these lands.
Cobra is awaiting results from some Montney horizontal wells drilled in the immediate vicinity of it Inga play. Upon analysis of same the decision to drill a vertical or horizontal Montney natural gas well will be made along with the conclusion of current efforts to increase the land base in the offsetting acreage. Three Montney wells are to be released in July of 2008 and a land sale is taking place prior to that release. Once data on the wells is available Cobra will decide on the depth to be drilled and the type of completion to be used. Cobra is in discussion with other landholders in the area for pooling and participation in a possible Montney well. Cobra holds a 75% working interest in the 640 acres, subject to applicable royalties.
This press release contains "forward looking statements" within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation. The words "could", "plan", "expect", "estimate", "anticipate", "project", "predict", "intend", "may", "potential", "believe" and similar expressions and variations thereof are forward-looking statements. These include, but are not limited to, statements respecting anticipated business activities, planned expenditures, corporate strategies, and participation in projects and financing and any other statements that are not historical facts. Statements in this release that are forward-looking statements are subject to various risks and uncertainties concerning the specific factors disclosed under the heading "Risk Factors" and elsewhere in the Corporation's periodic filings with Canadian securities regulators. Although the Corporation believes that its expectations reflected in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, such statements involve risks and uncertainties and no assurance can be given that actual results will be consistent with these forward-looking statements. Such information contained herein represents management's best judgment as of the date hereof based on information currently available. The reader is cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. You should carefully review the cautionary statements and risk factors contained in this and other documents that we file from time to time with the Canadian securities regulators.


We, the leaders of the undersigned organizations, may not agree on many things, but we all agree on this: The time has come to reduce wasteful and ineffective Pentagon spending to make us safer. There has been a great deal of doomsday rhetoric about the effects of sequestration. Our organizations believe that sequester might not be the best way to reshape Pentagon spending, but that should not serve as an excuse to avoid fundamental reforms.
We aren't alone. There is a growing consensus—among members of Congress from both sides of the aisle, policy wonks of various stripes, and even defense industry CEOs—that lawmakers can, and should, find areas for substantial savings in the Pentagon's bloated budget. We and other military experts believe we can realize savings of at least $50 billion to $100 billion per year over 10 years in the Pentagon budget—without compromising national security. In fact, such savings will make us safer since our security depends on a sound strategy and a strong economy.
The Pentagon must confront the threat to our economy with the same vigor, determination, and skill it has shown toward other urgent tasks. Our military might is not measured by how many dollars we spend but how we spend our dollars.
There is no dearth of ideas for responsible Pentagon spending reductions. Below is a sampling of such recommendations made by our organizations and others with diverse interests and ideologies. To be clear, we do not agree among ourselves on every recommendation listed here. However, we are united in the belief that there are plenty of ways to strategically target pork-barrel projects and programs designed to fight the Cold War instead of 21st century threats. What seems lacking is the political will to have a meaningful discussion over the structure of our armed forces—a structure that is sensible as well as sustainable.
Mr. President and Members of Congress, the American people are counting on your courage to stand up to the big-spending status quo that has squandered all too many taxpayer dollars in the name of national security. This means proposing a comprehensive framework to realign and reform the Pentagon budget. When you do, we will stand by you as you make our country stronger and our future more secure.
Below are just some of the recommendations that have been put forward. Please note the savings listed here are 10 year estimates, except for the Cato Institute and Project on Defense Alternatives and one of the Citizens Against Government Waste recommendations, which are for FY 2013 only.
Americans for Tax Reform, Campaign for America's Future, Center for Freedom and Prosperity, Council for Citizens Against Government Waste, Cost of Government Center, CREDO, Freedom Action, Friends Committee on National Legislation, National Priorities Project, National Taxpayers Union, Peace Action, Progressive Democrats of America, Project On Government Oversight, Republican Liberty Caucus, R Street, Take Back Washington, Taxpayers for Common Sense, Taxpayers Protection Alliance, USAction, U.S. PIRG, Women's Action for New Direction, and Win Without War.


Pontiac GTO can be traced back to the 1960s and the muscle car era. If you are buying an engine, you probably don't need a history lesson on GTO. What you might not know is how cheap you can buy one of the newest GTO engines. Did you know that Pontiac revamped the GTO in 2004? Less than 40,000 were made in the two year time span that Pontiac gave to the GTO in modern times. What you can do with this engine is only up to your imagination. We have Pontiac GTO 6.0L crate engines at the right prices and we ship them quickly.
The LS2 block is what the 6.0L is built upon. This means that the same design and technology Pontiac used for the Corvette was also used in the GTO. Over 400 horsepower is what the LS brought the already world renowned power of the GTO. Our crate engines need nothing done to them to get them to startup after installation. These are sold as complete engines. You are free to add what you want to make the engine your own. One thing you'll never do here is pay a high price to own one. We are known for low pricing and for our exceptional engines.
The 6.0L has street cred and a reputation on and off the racetrack. This engine is so in demand that many race teams have added it to their engine lineup. You can do the same thing too. We choose the best companies that can make our customers happy when you buy crate engines. We know that there are certain technical aspects that must be present. We assure customers that all parts are new and genuine OEM. Buying a crate engine from the Internet can get you a lot of variety in the build. We are consistent and stay away from cheap parts. Building engines the right way is one thing that keeps customers coming back for more.
We get asked sometimes about our Pontiac engine warranty. Some customers are surprised that we even offer one. They know that it is a rarity to include such an amenity. Since these are customized crate engines, they always come along with a parts and labor warranty. The time period is a lot longer than most people realize. A small warranty is usually the sign that a seller could care less what happens after the sale. You can rest assured when you buy a 6.0L crate engine that you're getting what you intended. We personally guarantee crate engines that we sell.
You can do two things to obtain our engine prices. The first would be to call our crate engine specialists at (336) 355-5679. We're approachable people and we help educate you if you need it about the 6.0L engine. The second would be to use the online system we built just for engine quotes. The form asks for none of your personal information. In return for using the form, you get a low price and we get the pleasure of impressing you with it.


Taco time just got better!
Since opening our fist Cocina back in September 2017 you've been loving our selection of tacos! But one thing we heard over and over again was that you wanted more! So we've listened to you!
Over the next few weeks our brand new menu is being rolled out across all of our restaurants. All our taco portions will now include three rather than two tacos. Meaning it's always taco time at Cocina!! We've kept the delicious fillings that you love, but added that extra portion to keep your happy!
Make sure you share any pictures of you tucking into your new tacos with us on Instagram or Twitter. We'd love to see them!
Written by Sue @ Cocina on 25 April 2018 .


Harry Groener is a classically trained actor who has 83 credits on IMDB, has performed in Broadway classics like Crazy For You, Oklahoma, Cats and Spamalot and has been nominated for three Tony awards. That's not to mention the countless plays and musicals he has done around the country. He is also a founding member of the Anteaues Theater Company. You remember them right? We did a story about the Antaeus Theatre Company not too long ago.
Tam Elbrun in Star Trek: The Next Generation's "Tin Man".
As you will hear in the interview Harry doesn't mind this one bit. He embraces it and he feels honored to have worked on shows that people remember so fondly. When I spoke with Mr. Groener the 64 year old actor was giving with him time and his passion for live theater shown through bright and clear.
I hope you will give the interview a listen and head over to the Antaeus Kickstarter page and give whatever you can. They have 5 days left to raise money for their new home which will bring live theater to their community.
The Comic Book Podcast is brought to you by Talking Comics (www.talkingcomicbooks.com), a blog dedicated to covering the latest and greatest in comic book releases. The editorial staff is composed of Editor-in-Chief Bobby Shortle (Fanboy Remix, Doctor Whocast), Stephanie Cooke (Misfortune Cookie), Steve Seigh (JoBlo.com contributor), Bob Reyer (Fanboy Remix) and Joey Braccino who weekly dissect the releases and give you, the consumer, a simple Roman yay or nay regarding them. Our Twitter handle is @TalkingComics and you can email us at info@talkingcomicbooks.com.


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using ClosedXML_Examples.Styles;
using System.IO;

namespace ClosedXML_Examples
{
    public class StyleExamples
    {
        #region Variables

        // Public

        // Private

        #endregion

        #region Properties

        // Public

        // Private

        // Override

        #endregion

        #region Constructors

        // Public
        public StyleExamples()
        {

        }

        // Private

        #endregion

        #region Events

        // Public

        // Private

        // Override

        #endregion

        #region Methods

        // Public
        public void Create()
        {
            var path = Program.BaseCreatedDirectory;
            new StyleFont().Create(Path.Combine(path, "styleFont.xlsx"));
            new StyleFill().Create(Path.Combine(path, "styleFill.xlsx"));
            new StyleBorder().Create(Path.Combine(path, "styleBorder.xlsx"));
            new StyleAlignment().Create(Path.Combine(path, "styleAlignment.xlsx"));
            new StyleNumberFormat().Create(Path.Combine(path, "styleNumberFormat.xlsx"));
        }

        // Private

        // Override

        #endregion
    }
}

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