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General food and drink discussion
Restaurants in a post-coronavirus world
By cinghiale,
April 1, 2020 in General food and drink discussion
Rich, I don't get it. YOU'RE the person who posted you were glad you got to a restaurant the last night before the more serious stay-home rules went into effect (when we were still being asked -- but not yet told -- to stay home). Why will the great mass of people not feel the same way you did yourself, when they're told it's safe enough to go out again?
(Indeed, you even said you hoped you'd caught the virus so you could get better and then be immune.)
Correct on both statements. But as I said in the first post - we're (this group) is not the average American.
I do wish someone, anyone would read what I write instead or pulling sentences out of context. It's not the first time this has happened.
A good friend of mine just recovered from CD19, he is a lucky one - now he's immune unless another strain forms. On the other hand we have to survive the next several weeks or months while worrying.
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Rich - The above is what you wrote and I highlighted the term "post-Corona" in both your posts. That is all that was being responded to, in context, by Orik, me and then others. No attempt was made
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No, because I don't think the restaurant industry (at least in NYC) is fueled by people like you and me and the rest of us here. It's fueled by people who are desperate to get out of their apartments
I am really nervous about what I am seeing out on the streets lately.. What I can only describe as absolutely piggish and gross behavior by certain restaurant owners.. Every neighborhoods has these r
Location:Brooklyn, N.Y.
Why would anyone assume there will be restaurants in a post-Corona world? We may get so used to not having them, that we may realize we don't need them.
Missing the whole point of my comment. It's not about money or wanting.
How long will it take a 4-top to feel comfortable sitting next to another 4-top, sitting next to another 4-top?
How long will it take people to feel comfortable to go to those very, very close theater seats.
How long will it take people to fly in close quarters?
How long will it take people to sit in a closed arena to watch a sporting event?
How long will it take people to visit a friend's home for a dinner party of six or eight?
Could go on and on, but remember, the foodie population here is a lot more forgiving than the general public. While we may not have a problem with one or any of these, the general population will. Understand society, this is shaken us/them to the core.
We, in all our high mindedness, don't have the ability to save the restaurant industry as we knew it. Take-out and delivery is the restaurant model of the post-Corona era - IMO of course.
Rich -
The above is what you wrote and I highlighted the term "post-Corona" in both your posts. That is all that was being responded to, in context, by Orik, me and then others. No attempt was made to miss your point that this is serious. Or to disagree that the restaurant industry is in for major change, maybe for the better (probably not). However, when it is all over and done with, if we survive it, people will revert back to close socialization quickly. Every behavioral model shows that. That's what/who humans are. People revert back to "norm" as a survival mechanism and as a security blanket. When the "all clear" siren is sounded, you will throw a dinner party, Ginny & I will celebrate at Noodle Pudding and vacation plans will be made. When a light turns green, I look both ways before I cross, but I don't stand in place very long. You'll see. Just stay well in the interim.
No, because I don't think the restaurant industry (at least in NYC) is fueled by people like you and me and the rest of us here. It's fueled by people who are desperate to get out of their apartments -- and aren't too picky about what they eat and drink once they do. And once they get the go-ahead, they're going to be more desperate than ever.
Remember the last days before the stay-home order? The big problem the City had was keeping people OUT of bars and restaurants. That was one of the reasons the order was deemed necessary.
Others here know much more than I about the economics (e.g. Bonner), but it seems like the "delivery future" discussed here isn't really viable for restaurants. And per Eater, the take-out model during the pandemic is putting restaurant workers at risk due to the lax attention being paid to distancing rules, so restaurants are shutting that down, too. Maybe Daniel has a different take.
Orik
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My best estimate is that overall restaurant sales volume here is 5% of normal, and since most restaurants are closed, the ones that remain open are running at 25% of normal. Of course there are some exceptions.
Btw, corner bodegas were already in trouble and many are closing now, not to reopen.
totally... every one of my locals complain all the time.. business sucks. times story where they said if you make 2 g's in a day, you are doing good, was kind of shocking.. people are smoking less, buying less newspapers... can't find whippets anymore, there are tons of bottle shops and the culture has changed tremendously.. especially now, they are so cramped and narrow, no one wants to go into them. Most of them are just fence operations. I wish they were weed spots but, they even stopped that for the most parts. But yeh, the bodega is hurting.
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Location:LES NYC
I have a supply of whippets...but that is so 1970s.
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A very small sample: the village of Vò in Veneto.
Presuming an effective vaccine is not forthcoming soon, there will be a weird transitional period after the peak when the Immune and the Uninfected may have to live separate, parallel lives.
I'd then head down to San Francisco, traveling back in time to dine at the now-shuttered Stars when it was at its peak, starting in 1984 when it opened as a sexy shrine to California Cuisine. Stars was chef Jeremiah Tower's spectacular reintroduction of American regional cooking at a time when French chefs reigned supreme.
I could make the argument that Stars was the greatest restaurant in American history. Tower was a major force in getting Americans to fall in love with their own cuisine again. The Harvard grad with the aristocratic bearing was a genius chef whose technique was pure and gimmick-free. He excelled at juxtaposing flavors, and forged a path of his own using local ingredients, of which California had a bounty. For starters I'd have cornmeal blinis with lobster. The main course would be duck breast topped with mango and chili salsa. It's innovative combinations like that that showed other chefs that they were free to leave the classics behind and follow their imaginations.
Maybe I'd hang out at the bar until the wee hours, and perhaps catch a glimpse of Rudoph Nureyev or Luciano Pavarotti. When Tower felt playful, he'd put hotdogs and sauerkraut accompanied by champagne on the menu as a late-night snack. I'd probably finish the evening with that.
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Missing Lutèce at its peak is one of the few things that make me wish I'd been a little older during the 20th century.
Being old now is such a boon. (I'm serious.)
I loved Stars.
You don't even qualify for the category.


How do I submit an ad on your site to promote my multilevel marketing business?
My wife and I are full time RVers ourselves. How do I submit an ad on your site to promote my MLM business to other RVers? Do I enter my ad under your Submit an Ad link? Or by another way since it is an MLM company? Also what is the cost to advertise my MLM company?
Do Readers Want MLM Ads?
We haven't generally accepted multilevel network marketing business ads. But, this may change. Now is the time for you -- and our other readers -- to voice your opinion on this.
I've thought about having pages in our network marketing information section where independent associates from the various companies could post their ads. I'm open for discussion on this. I'd like to hear the opinions of both our general readers and those of you who are in an MLM business.
One option I'm considering would be a page (or pages) of classified type ads. But, they would all be for MLM opportunities and they would be in the MLM section, not with the job listings. There would be a small fee for this, probably payable annually.
I've also considered letting each rep have a full page to promote his business. Again, these pages would all be in the network marketing section. They'd be handy for those interested and out of the way for those who aren't. The fee for this would probably be annually. Or, maybe an initial set-up fee and then a monthly fee after that.
I've also thought about having a separate page for each MLM company advertised, with multiple reps from that company listed on the page. The drawback on this is that someone would have to research and write the info pages. Since I'm already involved with a network marketing company I believe is the best, I probably wouldn't be very objective in writing about other companies and their programs. The fees on this would likely be annual, with the option of paying extra for a primary placement listing.
So, I'm tossing it back to you. What option interests you most? What are you willing to pay?
If you don't want to post dollar figures on the website, you can email those numbers.
There are so many MLM companies out there, that I'm afraid this could get out of hand. However, I also know that being an independent associate for a MLM company is an ideal way for some RVers to earn a living.
And finally, there is the big question: Do our readers want to see MLM ads or not?
Thanks for your reply to my question. Yes, I would certainly be in favor of you setting up a section where MLM representatives can advertise their businesses.
My wife and I are full-time RVer's and we are always looking for opportunities that we can work online while we travel. We know many other RVer's are also looking for the same, as we talk to them everyday.
I think this would provide a much needed place for MLM reps to advertise. I have checked with many RV magazines and other RV publications and it is hard to find any RV publication that will accept MLM company ads.
That's a shame because there are some MLM companies out there with high integrity where RVer's can earn an extra $1,000 or more per month and for many RVer's that is all they need with other income they have coming in to stay on the road.
I would first like to see you have an MLM classifed ad section rather and maybe later offering larger ad space.
Thanks again. I will certainly be advertising in your MLM section if you get it set up.
Coleen, I agree with Dave. I think a site or page for MLM would be a good idea. Yes there are a lot of them out there however there are a few that offer great programs and systems that are perfect for RVers. If the price is fair I am sure some of us who have limited ad budgets would be more willing to spend it with you then some of the other markets that are not as focused.


People touched by cancer or a chronic illness are often advised by their doctor to avoid physical activity and rest as much as possible. But for cancer patients and survivors, regular moderate exercise can be a key in improving their quality of life. Recent research shows that exercise can benefit survivors throughout the cancer continuum. It is important for a person with cancer to remain as physically active as possible. Not enough movement can result in loss of strength, function, and range of motion of the body. Exercise will help keep muscles functioning as well as improving energy levels and quality of life. Exercise can also help during recovery from chemotherapy. While it may not be the first thing you want to do after chemo, research has shown that exercise helps battle cancer related fatigue.
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GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH
June 14, 2020 -- UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
Dear St. George Community,
TheMetropolis of NJ has directed that all the parishes in the Metropolis of NJ reopen their Liturgical services following NJ State and Metropolis parameters. See our Upcoming Events At a Glance page for more information.
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A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE PARISH OF SAINT GEORGE
Saint George Church was founded in 1922 in Trenton, New Jersey with a membership of forty families. Most of the original families were from the islands of Andros and Chios in Greece. In 1924 a home at 106 Jackson Street was purchased to be renovated into the first permanent church. In 1952 Jackson Street was outgrown and the parish purchased the Second Presbyterian Church at Mercer & Market Streets which was renovated. In 1969 the General Assembly approved the purchase of the Klockner Road, Hamilton, NJ property as the site of the new complex. The complex was completed in three phases-the church building, the community center and the cultural center. The existing Community & Cultural Center that consists of classrooms, meetings rooms, storage, kitchen, large hall, was completed in 2000. Since 2000, the beautification phase has begun with the dome of the church proper being completed with iconography in November 2005.
The parish is now approximately 375 parishioner households.
On October 15th, 2017 our church was consecrated and the holy relics of
Saint George the Great Martyr, Saint Pateleimon the great Martyr and Healer, and The Holy Fathers Martyred in the Monastery of the Pantokratoros in Dauo Pentelis
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School District No. 73 Board of Education voted unanimously to keep Westwold Elementary School open during its regular meeting on Jan. 28, 2019.
Superintendent Alison Sidow made the recommendation to the Board to maintain a K-7 (with reduced services) pending the enrollment of six full-time students by Sept. 30, 2019.
The decision was the result of a community consultation process that began with a town hall meeting in Westwold on Nov. 22, 2018.
Parents wanting to enroll kindergarten students for Westwold can do so at Robert L .Clemitson Elementary from Feb. 11 to Feb. 15.
Schoen noted that while a full-service school is a better educational model for students, the recommendation to keep the school open addresses the community's interests and serves the families of the six children who indicated through the consultation process their commitment to attending the local school.
When the school year started in September, the classrooms at Westwold Elementary were empty. The Board initiated a consultation process as per its policy on School Planning and Organization.
In addition to comments from the town hall meeting on Nov. 22, 2018, families in the Westwold catchment area were contacted directly by phone regarding their schooling preferences. There was also an opportunity to submit comments online about the future of the school. All comments and recommendations are here.


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Rainforest Hummingbird Facts
by Erin Moonyeen Haley / in Hobbies
There are roughly 10,000 species of birds spread across the globe, with half living in the Amazon. Because of this, South America nicknamed the "bird continent," according to mongabay.com. Among the population are hummingbirds, a type of bird found only in the New World. They are related to the Old World's sunbird. More than 300 species of hummingbirds can be found in the rainforest.
Size distinguishes hummingbirds from most other species. According to the National Aquarium in Baltimore, the average hummingbird measures between 2.25 inches and 8.5 inches. Hummingbirds are also distinguished by long, needle-thin, pointed beaks and by their sharp movements as they zip from flower to flower, propelled by the unusual ability to rotate their wings through a 180-degree cycle, making the movement a blur to the naked eye.
Myth and Significance
Rainforest hummingbirds were frequent characters in Native American lore. A Mayan myth claims that the sun disguised itself as a hummingbird while vying for the attention of a beautiful woman who was disguised as the moon. Another Mayan legend states that hummingbirds once pierced the tongues of kings. The blood would be poured on venerated scrolls and cast into fires, resulting in ancestors appearing in smoky whorls and giving the rulers insight and warnings. The Aztecs believed that the hummingbird gave fire to the human race, while Aztec priests revered the jewel-coloured birds so much that they decorated staves with their feathers and used them as talismans against evil.
Rainforest hummingbirds were frequent characters in Native American lore.
The Aztecs believed that the hummingbird gave fire to the human race, while Aztec priests revered the jewel-coloured birds so much that they decorated staves with their feathers and used them as talismans against evil.
The only hummingbird to have breeding grounds in the eastern quadrant of North America, the ruby-throated hummingbird, annually migrates roughly 600 miles to the rainforest of Central America to thrive. Only the the male ruby-throated hummingbird has crimson feathers scattered across its throat. Both genders have coppery green feathers on their bodies, but males have green on the sides of their torsos while the females have brown. Ruby-throated hummingbirds are the only hummingbirds to breed in North America, along the eastern seaboard. A recent rainforest discovery was the gorgeted puffleg. It was found in 2005 in a cloud forest, which is also known as a fog forest. Located in tropic or subtropical regions, cloud forests are extensions of rainforests, with low-level clouds lingering in the canopy tree line, creating a moist, misty ambience. Discovered in Columbia, the black hummingbird with a green and blue colouring along the throat, the gorgeted puffleg is 4 inches long. According to BirdLife International, it is believed that the species has survived in secrecy for so long because it stays in a small isolated area in the Serrania del Pinche region of Columbia.
The only hummingbird to have breeding grounds in the eastern quadrant of North America, the ruby-throated hummingbird, annually migrates roughly 600 miles to the rainforest of Central America to thrive.
Diet and Function
While feeding themselves, hummingbirds also feed rainforest plant life. By flitting from flower to flower in search of nectar, they act as pollinators, supplying the flowers with food. This process works because pollen sticks to the bodies of hummingbirds while they drink nectar, and rubs off on the next flower they land on. In addition to nectar, hummingbirds also eat spiders and gnats to bulk up on protein.
While feeding themselves, hummingbirds also feed rainforest plant life.
In addition to nectar, hummingbirds also eat spiders and gnats to bulk up on protein.
The slash-and-burn razing of the rainforest coupled with the farming of coca, (the crude element for cocaine) has begun to eat away at the rainforest hummingbird habitat. The rainforest supplies natural menaces as well. Hawks and praying mantis insects feed on hummingbirds, as do bullfrogs and large spiders known as orb-weavers. Because of these perils, and the hummingbird's vulnerability, many do not survive their first year, according to a-z-animals.com.
The slash-and-burn razing of the rainforest coupled with the farming of coca, (the crude element for cocaine) has begun to eat away at the rainforest hummingbird habitat.
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A graduate of the University of the Arts in Philadelphia with a B.F.A. in writing for film and television, Erin Moonyeen Haley also studied art history at Studio Arts Centers International in Florence, Italy. A writer for over 24 years, she has been published in "Philadelphia Style Magazine" and "Collegebound Teen Magazine."


Jeremy Collake has a great post that describes a simple, elegant solution for migrating a weakly-encrypted password field in a database. LinkedIn's password database was leaked recently, and it turns out that all they did to secure user passwords was run them through a very well-known algorithm called SHA-1, which doesn't take much to brute force and recover passwords. They did this without adding any "salt" or uniqueness to the algorithm, making it trivial to brute force using a rainbow table.
On user login, of course, you simply run the password through SHA2-512(SHA1(password)).
Obviously, the above examples are simplified, and actual implementation would be different depending on your specific scenario.
This is one way to solve the insecure password database problem. How would you fix it?


Synopsis: P. C. and Kristin Cast, the #1 New York Times bestselling authors of the House of Night phenomenon, return to the scene with The Dysasters - the first action-packed novel in a new paranormal fantasy series.
The Dysasters was a great book, I definitely recommend it to fans of young adult fantasy novels.
Foster has always known she was different, especially with her little jedi tricks where she could control things slightly with her mind. On Foster's 18th birthday, she runs into Tate, a boy that happens to share her birthday and his own special powers of seeing in the dark. When the two finally meet, a tornado erupts out of no where, destroying the field they are standing on and killing both Foster's adoptive mother and both of Tate's parents. Foster's mother final words were that Foster's adoptive father is alive, he faked his own death and is now an evil man, and he's coming for both Foster and Tate, as their powers are intertwined and now that they are 18, they have come to their full powers, and Foster's father wants nothing more than to control them.
I must say that I am surprisingly impressed with this book. I've previously read books by these authors, about 6-7 years ago and I wasn't overly impressed. This book on the other hand is definitely an improvement, not only does it contain much more diversity in this book, but the writing and the storyline was so much better. I am happy to see that the author's writing has improved over the years.
While I loved both the main characters, and was very happy with their storyline and character development, there were moments where the characters just felt a little unnatural and not relatable at all. In the beginning of the book, Tate loses his parents and acts very strangely. Don't get me wrong, he was devastated, but he mostly just focused on staying in one place and helping other people. This seemed a bit unnatural for me, I would believe the natural response would to be hysterical or to run away as fast as possible and mourn. There were many more moments like these throughout the novel, which I won't explain due to spoilers, but I think the authors could have done a better job of making the characters a little more realistic.
Overall, I enjoyed this book and was impressed with the authors, the one thing that would have made this book a 5/5 star would have been minor changes to the characters and how realistic they felt. I'm looking forward to continuing this series.
Synopsis: When PI Cassie Tam is hired to investigate the death of a local virtual reality junkie, she thinks it will be easy money. In New Hopeland, VR junkies die every day, and the local PD already declared it an accidental overdose on synthetic stimulants. But the more she digs, the more that things don't add up.
Synopsis: When PI Cassie Tam and her girlfriend Lori try to make up for their recent busy schedules with a night out at the theatre to watch the Tech Shift performer Kitsune, the last thing they expected was for Cassie to get a job offer. But some people are never off the clock, and by the end of the evening, Cassie has been drawn into a mundane but highly paid missing pet case. Unfortunately, in New Hopeland City, even something as simple as little lost dog can lead you down some dark paths.
Perfect for fans of Buffy the Vampire Slayer.
Athena (Nina) and Artemis are twin sisters that grew up in the Watcher Academy after their father was killed while protecting Buffy. Right before all magic was destroyed on Earth, Nina risked her life to protect her twin sister and activated her Slayer powers, becoming the last Slayer on Earth. Nina is a healer and is viewed as the weaker of the twins since her mother pushed her to be a medic rather than train to fight to protect future slayers. Now that Nina is a Slayer, her odds have turned. With incredible new strength and senses, her friends and family now have to see Nina in a different way, where she becomes their leader and takes on vampires and demons to protect the academy and the rest of the world safe from evil forces.
I'm a huge fan of Kiersten White, so even though I've never watched Buffy the Vampire Slayer, I knew I had to get my hands on this book. I sincerely enjoyed the story, the world and the plot, but unfortunately there were some characters and the relationships they had with Nina that I didn't quite enjoy.
Nina goes through an incredible self discovery and gains confidence throughout this book. She goes from the shy and weak girl who believes that she's the least favourite twin, to a strong woman that follows her instincts and isn't afraid to do what is right. I loved Nina as the main character, and I absolutely loved her character building. As for the rest of Nina's family, I'm not exactly happy with them. Artemis is very selfish and choses to take her anger out on Nina multiple times throughout the story. There were moments where the twins were fighting and Nina realizes that she's also to blame for the things she did wrong and choses to apologize, all while Artemis continues to be grumpy and blame Nina for everything that happens, while continuously doubting her even though her newfound senses have proven to be right. I would have been okay with this if the sisters left off on a good note and learned how to work together by the end of the book, but sadly I was a bit disappointed. Nina's mother is a whole different story, but I wont be expanding on why I dislike her story due to spoilers. The rest of Nina's friend group I actually quite enjoyed. They were diverse and different and I found all of them quite entertaining.
The plot was very well written. There was action at the beginning of the book and it continued throughout the story to keep the reader well entertained and wanting to read more. While it was a tad predictable, there were moments where I was pleasantly surprised and not expecting them at all. The book was engaging and story was entertaining, the only thing I would add is a little bit more surprises.
Overall, I really enjoyed this story and will definitely keep reading in the series. I'm excited to see what happens next to Nina.
Synopsis: "According to legend, when the world was young, the goddess Issaura appeared among men. Those who treated her with kindness received the gift of the gods—the ability to transform into an animal form. This was a great honor but one that separated this race from other humans. Before Issaura departed the mortal realm, she promised to return if her people were ever at the point of destruction.
Synopsis: "According to legend, when the world was young, two gods of war — one male, one female — were destined for each other. Yet Ullr, forever unfaithful, lost the love of Issaura, his true match, and was forsworn. His violent anger and bitter rage grew and intensified, poisoning all creation and humanity.
Synopsis: "According to legend, when the world was young, Crocotta, Queen of the Gods, discovered her mate's faithlessness. She vowed to prevent future threats to all matrimonial pacts henceforward, but for her it was too late. The child born from the illicit coupling was a warrior goddess—one whom Crocotta would seek to destroy throughout eternity.
Synopsis: In a world where Greek Gods rule over the Allegiance, Marylyn O'Conner struggles to survive.
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Almost every adult and child is familiar with his Treasure Island, but few know that Robert Louis Stevenson lived out his last years on an equally remote island, which was squabbled over by colonial powers much as Captain Flint's treasure was contested by the mongrel crew of the Hispaniola.
In 1890 Stevenson settled in Upolu, an island in Samoa, after two years sailing round the South Pacific. He was given a Samoan name and became a fierce critic of the interference of Germany, Britain and the U.S.A. in Samoan affairs - a stance that earned him Oscar Wilde's sneers, and brought him into conflict with the Colonial Office, who regarded him as a menace and even threatened him with expulsion from the island.
Joseph Farrell's pioneering study of Stevenson's twilight years stands apart from previous biographies by giving as much weight to the Samoa and the Samoans - their culture, their manners, their history - as to the life and work of the man himself. For it is only by examining the full complexity of Samoa and the political situation it faced as the nineteenth century gave way to the twentieth, that Stevenson's lasting and generous contribution to its cause can be appreciated.


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6 out of 8 Yokohama mayor contenders against IR
Aug 09, 2021 Newsdesk Japan, Latest News, Top of the deck
Six of the eight candidates confirmed on Sunday for the Yokohama mayoral election on August 22 are opposed to a public policy of having a casino complex or "integrated resort" (IR) based in that Japanese city, according to information collated by GGRAsia's Japan correspondent.
The main pro-IR candidate is the incumbent mayor, Fumiko Hayashi, whose candidacy was confirmed in mid-July. The other pro-IR candidate, Mineyuki Fukuda, is described as a minor contender.
At the last mayoral election, in July 2017, Ms Hayashi got more votes than the other two main candidates combined. The entire turnout that time represented 37.2 percent of the electorate.
Ms Hayashi is the most prominent of the two pro-IR candidates in this year's contest for leadership of the Japanese metropolis (pictured).
She has affiliations to the national governing grouping, the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and its partner Komeito. But neither of those parties have officially endorsed her latest mayoral bid, opting instead on a free vote on the matter.
One of the prominent anti-IR contenders in Yokohama's mayoral race is Hachiro Okonogi, a senior figure in the national LDP-Komeito coalition, who is also not being directly endorsed by the party machine.
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In July 2000, I reviewed the Mark Levinson company's first integrated amplifier, the No.383, and found that its sound had "clarity, transparency, liquid mids and highs, with dynamic contrasts." Also evident were the No.383's power-output limitations, the result of building large power supplies and heatsinks into a single case that had to fulfill multiple functions. Still, the No.383's price of $5900 was much less than the total cost of the equivalent in Mark Levinson separates. Later, in April 2007, I reviewed a similarly powered integrated amplifier, Bryston's B100-DA ($3195), which included a built-in DAC.
Since July 2000, Class A and B of Stereophile's "Recommended Components" have swollen from 17 to a total of 29 integrated amplifiers. The April 2015 edition of the list shows prices of most integrateds (with the exception of Bel Canto Design's Black system) to be lower than those of comparable component audio systems, and ranging from $3300 to $14,000. Integrateds have continued to be popular in these pages. Within the last 12 months alone, we have reviewed and recommended nine integrated amplifiers—three including built-in DACs—ranging in price from $799 to $50,000, in weight from 2.9 to 77 lbs, and in power output from 22 to 300Wpc.
At the 2015 Consumer Electronics Show, the Harman Luxury Audio Group introduced a new Mark Levinson integrated amplifier, the No.585, designed to be compatible with present-day multichannel surround systems and to handle digital signals with an internal, DSD-capable DAC—and managed by a sophisticated and intuitive user interface. When an opportunity arose to review the No.585, I jumped.
The No.585 resembles Mark Levinson's flagship stereo preamplifier, the No.52 Reference Preamplifier. A Standby button is centrally placed, low on the faceplate. In standby mode, all circuits up to the output stage remain powered, shortening warm-up time and lengthening average component life. Two large knobs—Input on the left, Volume on the right—flank the display and the other controls. Just below the display is a row of pushbuttons; from left to right, these are Polarity, Setup, Enter (for saving setup changes), Display Intensity, Balance, and Mute. These switches are duplicated in the No.585's slim, well-balanced remote-control handset. Also on the remote are buttons for controlling USB playback functions—Play, Pause, Fast-Forward, Fast-Back—and enabling the DAC's Clari-Fi feature.
On the No.585's rear panel are three rows of input connectors, flanked by a stereo pair of speaker connectors with "hurricane" knobs (so named for their similarity to the hurricane symbols seen on weather maps). The top row of connectors is devoted to analog signals, the middle row to digital, and the bottom row to the No.585's control functions. The analog connectors include a pair of RCA line-level outputs, three RCA inputs, and one pair of Swiss-made XLR inputs. The line-level output connectors can be set as fixed or variable, the latter setting optimal for driving a powered subwoofer(s). An internal 80Hz, second-order high-pass filter can be configured and activated through the No.585's menu system, to filter audio sent to the main speakers, while the line-level subwoofer outputs remain full range.
The row of digital connectors comprises one AES/EBU, two S/PDIF coax, two optical, and one asynchronous USB Type B. In the bottom row are an Ethernet port, a 3.5mm minijack for an external infrared receiver module, an RS-232 (RJ-11) port, a USB Type A socket, and trigger input/output connectors for a 12V trigger signal to turn the No.585 on and off. Just to the right side of this bottom row is a combination AC mains socket and power switch.
Todd Eichenbaum, director of engineering for Harman's Luxury Audio Group, explained that the No.585 was the first commercial consumer product entirely designed by the 12-person team at Mark Levinson's new facility in Shelton, Connecticut, where all listening tests and QC checks are also performed. Manufacturing is done at Mack Technologies, in Westford, Massachusetts, which has the capacity to track every circuit board and its level of revision, and organize these data into an easily retrievable database for continuing quality control and service needs.
The ML design team prioritized those functions that directly affected the No.585's purity of sound quality, and excluded such things as a headphone jack, a record/monitor loop, and a phono stage—the last omitted because it would have required expensive low-level circuitry and additional shielding. Rather than exotic PCB dielectrics, such as those used in the No.52 preamplifier and No.53 power amp, the No.585 has FR-4 glass-epoxy PCBs with gold-finished traces, at a fraction of the former's cost. While its audio circuits use military-spec thin-film or tantalum-nitride resistors at key points, the No.585 does not have large, expensive capacitors—all audio circuits are direct-coupled.
The design of the No.585's power supplies follows this approach: One small supply handles housekeeping functions when the integrated amplifier is in standby; another provides power for all digital and control circuits. Separate secondary windings from a single 900VA toroidal power transformer power the left and right line-level analog circuits and the left and right power-amp channels. Having separate sets of secondary windings effectively separates the left and right channels from each other in the same way that separate transformers do. In addition, one channel's windings can "borrow" unused capacity from the other as needed. The line-level power supplies for the left and right channels employ linear regulators, which isolate them from AC mains fluctuations or demands from the amplifier channels.
The No.585 is built on a chassis of steel and aluminum. The amplifier circuits are mounted on internal heatsinks, with openings in the bottom and top plates to vent heat without the need for fans. The circuit boards are mounted horizontally in evenly spaced layers using a card-cage architecture, in which each function is implemented on a separate circuit board; these boards include ones for the preamplifier, the DAC, and digital input processing (USB). This approach isolates the low-level analog and digital circuits from the power supplies and amplifier modules.
Eichenbaum designed the two-channel line-level preamplifier, which incorporates fully discrete, mirror-imaged, dual-mono analog circuits, with individual signal-switching relays for each of the four stereo inputs: one XLR, three RCA. Volume controls employ discrete, 15-bit, R-2R ladders and low-noise analog switches. The gain-level offset function in the No.585's setup menu allows the user to establish the optimal volume level for each input.
An option new to Mark Levinson integrateds is the No.585's built-in DAC. Its USB audio receiver is based on a C-Media 6632A processor, which is fully specified up to 32-bit 192kHz PCM and DSD256. (Eichenbaum adds, "We have not evaluated it at 384kHz or DSD512; it may or may not work at one or both of those.") The DAC itself, based on a 32-bit ESS 9018K2M Sabre D/A chip, is paired with a discrete current-to-voltage converter, an antialiasing filter, and a proprietary jitter-rejection circuit. The No.585's menu lets the user pick one of three different filter characteristics for digital streams with PCM content: Fast rolloff, Slow rolloff, or Minimum Phase impulse response. There's also the above-mentioned Clari-Fi algorithm, which, according to the owner's manual, "analyzes compressed digital audio files during playback and reconstructs much of what was lost in the compression process." The circuit's software-based Intensity control, available via either the amp's setup menu or a dedicated button on the remote handset, adjusts the amount of reconstruction applied to the signal.
Do you have the jitter spectrum graph taken for the USB input? Also, it'd be nice to see the same graph with 24 bit data? At this price point, I'd expect the Levinson to handle jitter better. Based on the graph, It seems they are relying strictly on the chipset to do manage the jitter.
A "professional" audio reviewer using a subwoofer ?? Bel Canto ? Bryston ? And electrostatic speakers for transistorized amps ?? Oh wow ! I must be missing something.


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You cited a quote by Dave Miller PhD regarding Chris Langan's CTMU.
Chris Langan insists Dave Miller is not a real person and is an internet troll.
The kind of thing I am after: Have you or anyone you know actually met Miller? Where is he currently employed? What papers or books has he authored, and are any of these accessible online, to demonstrate that he exists? Miller says he holds many patents: do you know the subject of any of these? etc.
I am a contributor on Quora, where Langan anonymously asks quite a lot of questions about CTMU then answers them himself, as well as criticising answers that do not suit his perspective.


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by Sr Eileen Connelly OSU | Aug 25, 2021 | Ministry & Mission
Br. Jerry Beetz visits with friends Gary and Joni Mataitis at his 50th Jubilee celebration.
Jerry Beetz was joined by fellow friars, family members, friends and parishioners at his home parish of St. John the Baptist in Harrison on Aug. 8, marking his jubilee during a joyful Sunday liturgy.
"The celebration of my 50th anniversary was quite a surprise from the beginning," said Jerry, who anticipated a small family gathering to celebrate because of COVID-19 restrictions at the time he started planning.
It evolved into a parish celebration. "I was moved by two things," Jerry said of the Mass. "First, the number of my brothers who were able to attend, and second, the standing ovation I received from the congregation. The homily by Father Jeff Kemper, pastor, gave was very moving as he made a number of references to how the Eucharist sustained me in my journey just as the bread that had been left for Elijah had strengthened him. It was a wonderful celebration of prayer and praise."
Lynda Noel, who worked with Jerry on the parish's twinning relationship with Holy Cross Church in Jackson, Ky., spoke fondly of him, saying, "I will always remember the first conversation with Brother Jerry in Jackson, when he was appointed pastoral administrator. He said the most important thing you will do for someone is 'sit a spell and share your life.' So true!"
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SPINN TOUR DIARY
With a fresh new album in their back pocket, Liverpool's jangle pop darlings hit the road to charm the rest of the UK.
Issue 101 / July 2019 Words: Bido Lito!
SPINN's winsome frontman Johnny Quinn gives us a peek at his tour diary as the band tour the UK in support of their debut album.
Hi! For the past month I've been hitting everyone interested enough to ask with the statistic that the band I'm in (SPINN) has played 31 gigs in 30 days. However, after completing the largest tour in our fancy haircut and jangly guitar spangled history, I was informed that my favourite catchphrase was factually incorrect and that we'd played a mere 26 gigs in 28 days. SHAMEFUL!
Last month we released our debut album. It's called SPINN because we couldn't think of a decent enough name. I implore you to listen to it. It's not exactly rock 'n' roll, and it's mostly in a major key, but it will probably brighten your mood and it also has the word 'transgressions' in one of the songs, so there! Anyway, we booked a tour last month to promote the shit out of it, we thought a normal tour would be enough but we got booked to do an HMV tour on top of it. This was a logistical nightmare, but most of the time we got free Kettle Chips.
With that in mind, dear reader, I invite you to read a tour diary that I wrote one afternoon while fighting a mild red wine hangover.
Love from Johnny x
3rd May – Manchester
The first gig of the tour was in HMV Manchester. Picture the scene, dear reader: windowless backstage, no Kettle Chips on the rider and all topped off with a perilous 30-foot drop off the side of the stage because we were playing next to some stairs. We spent 20 minutes arguing about who was going to stand on the side with the drop; Andy had vertigo, so decided it would be Sean because he's the bassist and, as everybody knows, they're the easiest to replace. My little sister was present and asked, "Is it always this exciting, Johnny?" I said "Yes."
I'd like to extend my thanks to HMV and their staff for having us; they were lovely to us and applauded us even if nobody came, ha!
5th May – Liverpool
Last year we played to 400 people at Sound City after just releasing our EP – this year we had just released our album and played to, like, 800 people. It felt like a homecoming to so many people who were just made up for us, kind of how Trent Alexander-Arnold must have felt when he was texting that girl while riding that Champions League victory bus. Unbelievable scenes. Liverpool is our home and the city that we love most, and we've been all over the UK, man, believe me; I've seen the bright lights of Bedford don't you know? Can't remember much of Sound City after the gig, we spent it with Nathan from The Peach Fuzz and all of Monks. For me, Confidence Man were the highlight – they're just fab, aren't they?
"Terror-stricken faces and spew… this is how I will remember St Albans" Johnny Quinn, SPINN
23rd May – Huddersfield; 24th May – Aberdeen
This set of dates was probably the biggest surprise I've had since my mum and dad got me Mousetrap for Christmas 2005, and the people who came the gig were probably more up for it than seven-year-old Johnny was when he opened his prezzies that fateful morning. To be completely honest, I didn't even know where Huddersfield or Aberdeen were and I'm still not entirely sure. But I do know that they know how to do a gig right, absolute limbs throughout, the people were all dead friendly, too. In Aberdeen we stayed in some crazy hippy commune, there were twigs glued to the ceiling (cool) and a trapeze on the stairway (dangerous). That said, our hosts were fantastic and cooked us all some delicious cinnamon and apple French toast for breakfast, with a vegan option available for Louis, our loverly Brummie drummer.
Note: against our will, we found out the hard way what a 'true Scotsman' wears under his kilt in a smoking area in Aberdeen. Actually, it wasn't hard but it would have been a lot more interesting if it was… snigger.
28th May – St Albans
We're all human, so, alas, there comes a time in our life where we must all face some sort of gruelling and/or embarrassing moment. I thought my entire high school experience, or perhaps when I gracefully threw up on stage during last year's Liverpool International Music Festival, was more than enough to cover my fair share of said moments. Surely, I mean surely, it couldn't happen again… But as we all know too well, dear reader, life has a funny way of doing things. Perhaps it was a higher power trying to keep me humble, or perhaps it was an underlying stomach issue that needs addressing – who knows – but despite my hopes and prayers I did throw up again during a performance, and also managed to terrify the entire front row when I announced this. And this is how I will remember St Albans: terror-stricken faces and spew…
31st May – Manchester
Full circle! First gig of the tour – Manchester; last gig of the tour – Manchester.
However, two very different affairs: the most notable difference being the fact that there wasn't a drop to certain death on one side of the stage. The gig was in The Deaf Institute with Manchester band Carpet and our mates Monks on the support. If you take anything away from this, let it be Monks – very talented young lads indeed. We went for a Nando's off Oxford Road. I got the halloumi and portobello mushroom burger (hot) with peri chips and garlic bread. Free refills. Optimal hydration. My whole family was present for this one and one particularly sweet moment was when my mum saw that we were sweating on stage, got us all a cup of water each and handed them to us halfway through the set. The crowd were amazing, our long suffering roadie Alex Forster said that the floor was shaking, I think that's a good thing. Anyway, that was the last date of the tour, when we got back we bumped into a load of Baltic Weekender goers, they were so barneted they didn't know who was playing when we asked. Ended up out till 5am with Monks. Liverpool won the Champions League the day after. Stayed in the house all weekend, drinking myself out of the pit of misery Divock Origi caused me, while the rest of SPINN partied. Wrote this.
Up the Toffees.
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SPINN's debut, self-titled album is out now. SPINN's UK tour was supported by Liverpool Band Vans.
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A vibrant urban playground boasting a wide variety of attractions, both natural and man-made, Lakeview is situated along Lake Michigan just north of Lincoln Park. Anchored by a beautiful stretch of shoreline to the east and well-served by three CTA trains and several express bus routes, Lakeview is one of Chicago's liveliest and most accessible communities.
Several distinct neighborhood areas — East Lakeview, Central Lakeview, Boystown and Wrigleyville — meld in a community that celebrates diversity and boasts something for every type of visitor. Arts and culture come in the form of live music venues, summer street festivals and a thriving theater scene. Though the neighborhood is well known for its bar, dining, and entertainment venues, those commercial areas are surrounded by well-maintained tree-lined residential streets where residents' pride in their community is evident. Lakeview is home to a diverse housing stock, from century-old single family colonial and victorian homes to shiny-new, contemporary three-flats.


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Suzanne Bull MBE, founder of Attitude is Everything, on improving disabled people's access to live music. Suzanne talks about the work done in the last 22 years and how Attitude is Everything has become the UK live-music industry's trusted source of expertise on inclusion and inclusiveness for disabled music fans, artists, volunteers and professionals. She shares the main challenges which need to be tackled, resources available for the industry, her advice to start the work and what's on her playlist.
On Suzanne's playlist: Gaelynn Lea, Cola Boyy.
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*Remi Harris and Tamara Gal-on, *co-founders of Music Leaders Network, the two-year-old women's leadership programme that aims to boost the career development of women in the music sector. They talk about how the programme can help women and gender minorities to grow their career, how to reach their full potential and value their work in the sector, which impressive results they noticed following up with participants of previous years, their ambition to see the programme developing in Europe, what's on her playlist and more. On Remi's playlist: Kabantu – Freehand album featuring Delia Stevens On Tamara Gal-on's playlist: Fever 333, P!nk
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Vlad Yaremchuck from the Ukrainian Association of Music Events (UAME), co-organiser of the Music Saves UA initiative and Atlas Festival's organiser, on the situation in Ukraine and how to help. Vlad attended conferences and events to raise awareness of the plight of the Ukrainian music business, he's also raising funds to help local industry including the release of a 136-track Drum'n'Bass compilation. He talks about how the music community can bring support, what initiatives are already in place and what's on his playlist. On Vlad's playlist: Together with Ukraine, Kendrick Lamar.


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Remain in good heart
The general representation of the recent European election results shows a lack of penetration on the part of our media which has become sadly familiar. The election is presented as a remarkable triumph for the newly-formed Brexit Party, led by Nigel Farage, which captured nearly 32% of the votes and won 29 of the 73 seats.
Leaving aside for the present the corollary that if less than a third voted for the Brexit party, more than two-thirds of the votes must have gone elsewhere, let us consider first where Brexit's votes came from.
In the previous European election in 2014, UKIP, the party then led by Farage, took nearly 27% of the vote, winning 24 out of 73 seats, the result that terrified the Conservatives into making a manifesto commitment to hold a referendum on EU membership. In the same election, Labour (20) and Conservative (19) took a combined total of 39 seats and had just over 48% of the vote between them, while the Liberal Democrats (1 ) Greens (3) and SNP (2) won a total of 6 seats and took nearly 17% of the vote.
In the present election, UKIP won no seats and took only 3.56% of the vote, a drop of over 23%. If we assume, not unreasonably, that Farage's Brexit Party has effectively replaced his earlier UKIP party in the eyes of his followers, then his gain in this election amounts to 5 seats (29 against the 24 of UKIP last time) and a vote-share increase of nearly 5% (just under 32% compared to UKIP's near 27% last time).
At the same time, the combined Conservative (4) and Labour (10) share of seats fell to 14, and their combined vote (8.68+14.08 ) to just under 23%, a loss of 25 seats and 25% of the votes.
Since there are strong Leave factions among both Conservative and Labour voters, it is reasonable to assume that Farage's gain of 5 seats and 5% in 2019 came from them.
At the same time, three parties which had an unequivocal pro-Remain stance – Liberal Democrat (16 seats, 18.53% of the votes) Green (7 seats, 11.1% ) SNP (3 seats, 3.34%) took a combined total of 26 seats and 33% of the vote, an improvement over their 2014 showing of 21 seats and 16% of the votes.
In fact, every party with an unequivocal pro-Remain stance improved their share of the vote (with the exception of Sinn Fein, fractionally down) and combined to take a total of 29 seats (the additions being Plaid Cymru, Sinn Fein and the Alliance party, 1 apiece) and some 39% of the vote (with the addition of Change UK and the SDLP, who took no seats).
By comparison, Brexit's gain was, as we have seen, largely UKIP's loss, and even with the addition of various sorts of Ulster Unionist, the unequivocally pro-Leave vote amounted to around 36%.
So, Remain in good heart. There is not now, nor has there ever been, a majority of the British people in favour of leaving the EU.
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On or about May 16, 1997, the complainant filed a charge with the EEOC against New Hanover County, under Title VII, 42 U.S.C. § 2000e, et seq. The complainant alleged that the county retaliated against her by not hiring her a position of a tax clerk, because she has previously file charges against ... read more >
On or about May 16, 1997, the complainant filed a charge with the EEOC against New Hanover County, under Title VII, 42 U.S.C. § 2000e, et seq. The complainant alleged that the county retaliated against her by not hiring her a position of a tax clerk, because she has previously file charges against the county with the EEOC and initiated a private lawsuit against the county.
The EEOC was unable to secure a conciliation agreement between the parties, and referred the case to the DOJ.
The DOJ, the complainant and the county eventually entered into a settlement agreement. Under the agreement, none of the parties made admissions. The county paid the plaintiff a monetary award of $16,250. The plaintiff also agreed to sign a release agreement.
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Perittia weberella is a moth of the family Elachistidae. It is found in Switzerland.

There are probably two generations per year.

The larvae feed on Lonicera xylosteum. They mine the leaves of their host plant. The mine has the form of a corridor, abruptly widening into (and often overrun by) a blotch. The frass fills the corridor, but in the blotch it is distributed along the sides. Up to three mines may be found in a single leaf. Pupation takes place outside of the mine. Larvae can be found from June and July. They are whitish with red markings on the thorax.

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GOP Carson: Family and Faith Got Blacks Through Slavery and Segregation. That's What They Need, Not Creating Strife.
Ben Carson looks like he is taking a page from the Bill Cosby playbook and telling the Black Lives Matter protesters that they just need to learn to play by the rules. Carson has accused Black Lives Matter activists of "creating strife" rather than helping to address and solve today's problems.
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Who bullied at Scarborough 2012?
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The cycle of anti-China info blitz
Before we start off on the main subject matter, the Lorenzana statement in the wake of the jubilant celebration of the PLA (People's Liberation Army) anniversary on the 29th of July held at a hotel in Makati, a note on the ensuing barrage of anti-China headlines after Amb. Zhao Jianhua reports of Amb. Zhao Jianhua's speech at the celebration stating that "further cooperation and friendship" between Beihing and Manila is ensured, that the "… 1%differences" should not hostage "the whole 99% of friendship and cooperation".
Just to highlight the counter-spin of the anti-China elements let me cite the July 31, 2019 headlines of ABS-CBN afternoon Internet edition where three out of six headlines were passe anti-China news: protest China's moves in Sibutu Strait; influx of Chinese tourists a security threat; 2 Chinese caught taking photos inside PH Navy facility in Palawan. All previously reported already rehashed and repeated just to put down the positive speech of Amb. Zhao. We are not surprised.
Now, from the ambush interview of Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana at the sidelines of occasion where Amb. Zhao Jianhua made his speech about PHL-China relations highlighting the PLA annual anniversary celebration:
Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana is in the headlines again which reminded us of another recent miscue of his when he commented on the Recto Bank ship accidental sideswiping incident which he had to backtrack from. Remember how Lorenzana had to backtrack from initial condemnation of the incident as a "cowardly action" and later into an admission that it was "an accident".
The latest one is now the subject of headlines all over the local newspapers which will certainly be followed by countless broadcast repetitions and cacophonous commentaries to fuel more references to the skewed surveys of the well-known propaganda tweaked opinion surveys to hammer away at Duterte's "pivot to China" policies.
We will take the top pro-American local newspaper's headline, the Philippine Daily Inquirer, as primary illustration: "Lorenzana admits China's 'bullying'; says Beijing's peace 'rhetoric' just 'optics'" and cites the 2012 Scarborough standoff between the Philippines under the President Noynoy Aquino and China, over the arrest of eight Chinese fishing vessels in the shoal by the Philippine navy (grey, classified as a military and not civilian) ship BRP Gregorio del Pilar.
Chinese coast guard vessel arrived at the Scarborough Shoal to stop BRP Gregorio del Pilar from the arrest. China Marine Survellance 75 and Surveillance 84 (white, maritime ships,) others followed, blocking the path of BRP del Pilar and halting the arrest of the Chinese fishermen and fishing boats. Photos of Chinese fishermen under Philippine navy arrest stripped down to the waist baking on deck pf their ships under the hot sun supervised by Filipino soldiers under arms infuriated China's netizens.
Philippine media and websites proudly touted the apprehension of the Chinese fishing vessels at Scarborough that April, despite the fact that the Scarborough Shoals are areas disputed amongst several claimants, and even by the so called "award" of the defunct "court of arbitration" the area is classified as "traditional fishing grounds" where nations and fishermen of different nationalities fishing there since time immemorial have rights to fish there.
While the giant clam harvesting is indeed illegal by several countries' laws such as China, there is due process in the apprehension of such activities (and certainly not by naval ships).
This photo appeared in many Philippine news sites.
These narration of facts should make clear to Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana that the Scarborough Standoff did not start with any bullying by China but by the Philippines armed forces under the woefully clumsy President Noynoy Aquino and the devious operator of the Salim (Metro-Pacific) group Albert del Rosario acting in behalf of Manuel Pangilinan's oil and gas interest in the Recto Bank project of Forum Energy.
There is the U.S. angle, in American green card holder Albert del Rosario that should be taken into consideration. The Scarborough Standoff incident seems perfectly coincidental with the series of geopolitical provocations following the U.S. announcement of its "Pivot to Asia" under President Barack Obama. The standoff was triggered at the same time the Japanese government started to negotiate for the nationalization of the Senkaku or Diaoyu Island which provoked China to .
This deployment of the BRP Gregorio del Pilar may indeed not just be a thoughtless mistake but a premeditated and deliberate one to test the reaction of China which the Americans gauged when it probed the Chinese in the guise of a "negotiations" to resolve the standoff. As many suspect, Noynoy Aquino and Albert del Rosario had believed all along that the U.S. would use its big stick to cow China during the standoff.
China has been acting in what it deems as its right and just course in the Scarborough Shoal. It has long filed its claim and expect a fair consideration of its rights, which it has always chosen the path of negotiations to accomplish. It was the Philippines again that sought to use extraneous instruments to resolve its claims and impose them on others, such as its use of the now discredited PCA, the mere clerical secretariat only housed in The Hague.
It is important to constantly recall in light of the constant reference to the "arbitration" as "UN backed" that on July 12, 2016 spokesman for U.N. Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon, Stephane Dujarric said when asked at the U.N. press conference, "…the UN doesn't have a position on the legal and procedural merits of the case or on the disputed claims." A very diplomatic way of saying the "arbitration" has no relation to the U.N. much less "U.N. backed".
U.N. Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon
NEW YORK, UNITED STATES – MARCH 11: UN spokesman Stephane Dujarric speaks during the press conference at UN headquarters in New York, United States, on March 10, 2014. (Photo by Cem Ozdel/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images)
While China was within its legal rights to withhold participation in the "arbitration" the Philippine with U.S. moral and legal support in the person of Atty. Paul Reichter filed the "arbitration" case knowing fully well it was invalid but determined to use the combination of lawfare and information warfare to embroil the countries in an atrocious political conflict that could be converted when desired into higher levels of conflict. China did not budge and held on to "dialogue" and "peaceful negotiations".
Dialogue and negotiations is not the method of choice of a bully, and China has from the very beginning, in fact since 2002 when Asean and China deliberated the Declaration of Conduct, advocated dialogue and peaceful negotiation to resolve dispute. It was the Philippines under Noynoy Aquino that used subterfuge to attempt to impose a unilateral solution to the dispute and claims in the South China Sea.
President Rodrigo R. Duterte upon assuming The Office of the Presidency chose to take an Independent Foreign Policy and engage China in diplomacy, dialogue and negotiations in the friendliest of terms. China has responded with openness and cooperation while relaxing restrictions that were imposed in the most difficult times under the previous Philippine government, from trade to financial relations, to Philippine activities in the disputed areas. Thre is no reason for Duterte's defense secretary to disturb the perfectly smooth sailing of the two countries on the South China Sea question.
The Sibutu passage of Chinese fleet.
Las July 26, 2019 Lorenzana was in the front pages and top of the broadcast news announcing that Chinese warships have passed through Philippine internal waters four times this year without informing the government. Why did it take the fourth time before these incidents were noted? Supreme Court Justice Antonio Carpio and the usual junior Amboy Jay Batongbacal even volunteered the information that it was the Chinese aircraft carrier Liaoning that passed through Sibutu Straits, where did their information come from – information that was later debunked.
China's envoy to the Philippines, Amb. Zhao Jianhua was quick to acknowledge that some warships have passed through Philippine waters and readily said that the embassy will require those warships to inform the embassy which will then inform the Philippine government officially. Amb. Zhao denied that Liaoning was one of the ships. That was quickly settled and the Philippines can rest assured that Chinese warships passing through Philippine waters will henceforth never fail to knock on the country's "doors" before conducting "innocent passage".
Why did the People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) make the error of not informing the Philippine government in the first place? From our vantage point, knowing how the Philippine government traditionally treats foreign warships' passage through Philippine internal, archipelagic and territorial waters with nonchalance the PLAN may simply have forgotten. And the Philippines have traditionally had no way of knowing who and what crosses Philippine waters. It is only during this period when the U.S. monitors and tracks, and informs their assets in the Philippines of Chinese ship movements that the Philippine authorities get to know.
We will remind Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana of his statement to the AP (Associated Press) News written by Hrvoje Hranjski, "Recent developments surrounding the South China Sea",
December 26, 2016: "Philippine Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana said both (U.S. and China) must seek Manila's permission for activities inside its EEZ. The U.S. insists on freedom of navigation and says no prior notice is required for passing ships,…" China has always been of the position that warships must inform the coastal state when passing through a country's EEZ, internal or territorial waters.
The Sibutu Straits is really at the very distant end of the Sulu-Tawi Tawi group of islands at the farthest reaches of the Philippines. One could easily mistake it in many ways either as waters of Malaysia or Brunei, but it is actually of the Philippines. When the USS Guardian beached and destroy a wide, kilometers long expanse of the Tubattaha Reef the U.S. Navy really, intentionally, entered internal Philippine archipelagic waters to challenge the Philippine's claim based on UNCLOS (hence U.S. refuses to ratify it) and enters/exits freely without notifying the Philippine government.
The illustration below highlights the difference of the Sibutu and the Tubattaha:
Supreme Court Justice Antonio Carpio and the usual junior Amboy Jay Batongbacal even volunteered the information that it was the Chinese aircraft carrier Liaoning that passed through Sibutu Straits, where did their information come from – information that was later debunked.
Philippine Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana said both (U.S. and China) must seek Manila's permission for activities inside its EEZ. The U.S. insists on freedom of navigation and says no prior notice is required for passing ships
Where are your articles Batongbacal?
No Batongbacal articles when the U.S. does it?
All well that ends well in Scarborough, because the Philippines and China have engaged in mutuality in dialogue and negotiations, the Scarbrough Shoals is open to Filipino Fishermen for three years now, the Code of Conduct is under discussion for finalization, joint exploration of gas and oil deposit between the Philippines and China is underway on terms favorable to the Philippines. Let's hope wayward and inaccurate statements from the like of Sec. Delfin Lorenzana are kept to themselves and let only the President and/or his chief foreign policy representative speak on matter of foreign relations.
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Credit cards aren't the only debt that count with a mortgage application—unpaid medical bills matter, too. When you default on medical bills, your doctor's office or hospital is likely to outsource it to a debt collection agency, says independent credit expert John Ulzheimer. The debt collector may then decide to notify the credit bureaus that you're overdue on your medical payments, which would place a black mark on your credit report. That's a red flag to mortgage lenders.
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Man's Best Friend: Actor Henry Cavill Says Dog Saved His Mental Health
By Peyton Phillips December 7, 2021
The "Superman" star credits his 8-year-old American Akita for saving his mental health.
"Superman" star Henry Cavill joined Lorraine Kelly, host of British talk show "Lorraine" on Monday. Cavill brought his pooch, Kal, to join him for the appearance, where he was promoting season two of his Netflix show "The Witcher."
The conversation quickly turned from talk about the Dec. 17 premier of Cavill's show to his canine companion and how the American Akita has saved his mental health.
"Kal is gorgeous. Is he your best friend in the whole world?" asked Kelly.
"He really is (my best friend)," the 38-year-old told Kelly as he stroked Kal. "We go everywhere together. He's 8 now and he has saved my emotional, psychological bacon plenty of times." Cavill added that they have "an incredibly close bond."
"I'm not surprised," said Kelly. "I don't think we deserve dogs, to be honest. They are the bestest things ever."
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As for his "Superman" character, Cavill says that he keeps his suit in his wardrobe, "ready and waiting for the phone call" to reprise the role. "You look back and you just think, what a wonderful opportunity," said Cavill regarding his DC Comics Character. "And even if I were to stop acting tomorrow and go live on a yacht or boat somewhere, a sailing boat, and just travel the Med… I can still look back and say I've worn a cape and leaped about the place and entertained some people."
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Damascus: ISIS terrorists operating in Iraq and Syria may be using weapons exported to the Gulf States by the UK, according to a news report.
Assault weapons and small arms sent from Britain to Anti-Saddam Iraqi forces in the wake of the 2003 invasion may have ended up in the hands of the militant Islamic group, the report carried out by human rights organization Amnesty International says.
Scanning thousands of videos and images, the report concludes that IS fighters have access to a "substantial arsenal" designed or manufactured in more than 25 countries. Their weapons include US military issue M-16 rifles, Austrian and Russian sniper rifles and Chinese and Belgian made machine guns, report says.
Many of the weapons acquired by IS are likely to have been given to Iraqi security forces by various western countries between 2003 and 2007, the report reiterates, before falling into the terrorists' hands after they overran Iraqi military compounds.
Highlighting the UK's role in the supply of guns, report says that "a variety of small arms and light weapons" were exported from Bosnia-Herzegovina and Serbia to the UK in 2005 and 2006, before being "re-exported" to Iraq. Some 20,000 Chinese assault weapons were also shipped to Iraq from the UK in early 2007, and many of those arms and ammunition later "went astray".
"Decades of free-flowing arms into Iraq meant that when IS took control of these areas, they were like children in a sweetshop. The fact that countries including the UK have ended up inadvertently arming IS should give us pause over current weapons deals," said Oliver Sprague, Amnesty UK's arms programme director.
While many of the weapons used by IS are relatively modern, most of the guns at the terrorists' disposal were manufactured at least a quarter of a century ago, the report says. The oldest piece of kit in their arsenal is believed to be a British 1914 Enfield Pattern bolt-action rifle, which may have been used in the First World War.
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Ted Bundy, Other Serial Killer Tattoos Latest Craze
Ted Bundy, Other Serial Killer Tattoos Latest Craze Jul 21, 2016 0:20:38 GMT -5
Post by Graveyardbride on Jul 21, 2016 0:20:38 GMT -5
When considering a tattoo, most would choose an etching that carries a positive, emotional meaning – unless one is drunk and on holiday. But in a bizarre new craze, Brits are getting tattoos of serial killers such as Moors Murderer Myra Hindley and US serial killer Ted Bundy. These chilling inkings may be stunning works of art, but reveal a very sinister obsession with some of the world's most notorious criminals. The big question is why would one want the face of someone who committed such awful atrocities permanently inked on one's skin?
Daniel Lee Dyer of Portsmouth has a tattoo of American serial killer Ted Bundy (above) on his right forearm. The 26-year-old aerospace engineer told The Sun: "I was on Facebook one day and it was coming up to Halloween. I saw this tattoo artist had a special offer; she said she'd do serial killer portraits for 50 quid, so I thought, why not?"
Theodore "Ted" Bundy was an American serial killer who assaulted and murdered numerous young women during the 1970s. After more than a decade of denials, he confessed not long before his execution to 30 murders committed in seven states between 1974 and 1978, though the true total remains unknown and could be higher.
"Originally I was going to get Jeffrey Dahmer (also known as the 'Milwaukee Cannibal'), but my mum begged me not to, so Bundy was a compromise. My sister is not very impressed with the idea either," Dyer admitted. "People usually ask why did I do it, what's the story, and I say I've always been interested in the idea of serial killers and what motivates people to do that. I'm going to turn it into an art piece as well as a tattoo. There will be other killers on there." Daniel said he has around 12 tattoos in total, including a full sleeve on his left arm. He intends to add Richard Ramírez, the "Night Stalker," and Troy Kell (a killer on death row in Utah), to his collection.
But one Brit has already beaten Dyer to it when it comes to Ramírez. The woman, who wished to remain anonymous as she feared death threats, told the Daily Star Online: "It's very controversial and the majority of people will never understand why I would get such a horrible, nasty person tattooed on me. People will probably still struggle to understand even after I explain my reasons why. But it takes a very particular mind." She claimed she had always been fascinated by psychology – that of serial killers in particular.
Ricardo Leyva "Richard" Muñoz Ramírez was a notorious American serial killer, rapist and burglar. He terrorized the residents of Los Angeles and San Francisco from June 1984 until August 1985, killing and mutilating 13 people. He was dubbed the Night Stalker by the media prior to his capture, and famously pledged allegiance to Satan on his day in court by raising his palm, revealing a pentagon tattoo. The recipient of the Night Stalker etching said she loves the "beautiful" inking, adding: "I chose to get the tattoo of Richard Ramirez because I find him very mysterious."
Others who opted for a killer tattoo as revealed on an imgur post, chose child rapist and cannibal Albert Fish and Soviet serial killer Andrei Romanovich Chikatilo, nicknamed "the Butcher of Rostov." Chikatilo committed the sexual assault, murder and mutilation of a minimum of 52 women and children between 1978 and 1990 in the former Soviet Union.
Another choice was Charles Manson, an American musician and criminal who led what became known as the Manson Family. In 1971, Manson was found guilty of conspiracy to commit the murders of seven people, including those of actress Sharon Tate and four others on the night of August 9, 1969, and Leno and Rosemary LaBianca, the following night. All the murders were carried out by members of the group at Manson's instruction.
Other popular tattoos include John Wayne Gacy, Jr. (the "Killer Clown"), and H. H. Holmes, one of the first documented American serial killers."
Source: Hayley Richardson, The Sun, June 29, 2016.
Ted Bundy, Other Serial Killer Tattoos Latest Craze Jul 21, 2016 1:26:23 GMT -5 natalie likes this
Post by chris on Jul 21, 2016 1:26:23 GMT -5
These people are crazy.
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Post by jason on Jul 21, 2016 20:48:12 GMT -5
Nothing says "low class" like tattoos. It's bad enough for men to have tattoo, but women with tattoos are total skanks.
Post by jane on Jul 23, 2016 14:55:03 GMT -5
I don't understand why people today get tattoos, but the art of tattooing goes back at least to the Celts, Picts, Goths, etc. The Picts got their name from their blue tattoos from head to toe.
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