I'm a big fan of Sugar Paper's letter-press stationary. I must visit their store whenever I'm in Los Angeles.
Before I said "arrivederci" to my Hollywood screenwriting career, my Los Angeles trips were a blur of pitches, general meetings, and being stuck in horrendous traffic.
During my last trip, I was able to slow down a bit and really see Los Angeles. My feelings about Los Angeles have completely changed. I lived there for ten years and was so happy to get out. Now? I'm excited to spend time there. Not that excited about the thirteen-hour direct flight though.
Sugar Paper is located in the Brentwood Country Mart. The market is worth checking out as well. In the past I've bought my stationary and rushed out the door to my next meeting.
This time I had a lunch meeting at Farmshop in the Mart and the traffic gods had smiled upon me. I was very early. To be honest, my wallet was displeased with the turn of events.
How lovely is this space?
Renovated last year by the firm Life.Style., this update of the ten-year old shop is perfection. The stationary is the star of the show.
The brass light fixtures are Thomas O'Brien and the fabric is from Peter Dunham. For more (and professional!) pictures of the project, the Life.Style. portfolio is here.
DYING is what I'm doing over those pink velvet chairs with gold trim!
And I am seeing the floral pattern in the paper at the bottom everywhere. Is that a style trend or is it someone's specific pattern that's getting around?
Hi Tracie! Love the chairs too. It's funny because there is no pink in my house. None, yet I'm drawn to these chairs.
I don't know the designer of the floral pattern. Florals are definitely on trend after years of very stark, minimalism.


Facebook - Could a Better Board Improve Shareholder Return?
As the tide of public perception turns against big tech, Facebook [FB] stands out as one of the most vulnerable firms. Being dependent on essentially selling the personal information, the likes and activities of its users Facebook has always occupied a somewhat precarious position in the tech economy. Coupled with the fact that its product is not exactly a necessity for life the firm is likely to always be in a somewhat risky position.
With the ongoing issues of user privacy, third party data scraping and the questionable use of user data in at least two Presidential campaigns weighing heavily on the company's stock price, the question is what can the company do to fix or at least minimize these ongoing political and regulatory risks?
While the natural inclination used to be to look at the inexperience of CEO Mark Zuckerberg, that's no longer a legitimate excuse now that he has over 10 years of experience at a major public company in an industry that is both new and unusual.
The next place to look is the Board of Directors; do they have the diversity of skills and experience to oversee a company of this size and complexity? This is where Facebook appears to be weak. With only one outside director who is female, three firm executives on the Board and skillsets that seem focused on the tech industry with a little bit of financial know how thrown in. Advertising, legal and media experience seem to all be somewhat lacking and in hindsight would appear to be critical skills for a Board such as this to have.
Fundamentally, this apparent Board weakness is probably a function of Zuckerberg's own controlling interest in the Company. While it might feel safer to have a Board you have control of history shows that it's better to have a diverse set of independent Directors who ask the tough questions and are not afraid to hold a CEO's feet to the fire.


A family in East Boldon are extremely pleased they have a new main bedroom with ensuite. Seemingly lacking the space for an additional bedroom, I created a second floor extension on top of the existing pitched roof utility and office space. The bedroom, accessed via the existing main house stairway, was an intriguing design, creating space where it had previously not existed. The clients are delighted with the approach.


Since we as a district were fortunate enough to be able to listen to Will Richardson, many people have contacted me about how to create a flipped classroom. Part of the flipped classroom experience is creating videos — either of concepts or lectures. Having students watch these videos at home will free up class to let you engage in higher level thinking activities.
This episode of Declassified will show you two different methods of recording your screen. The first is basic, using Quicktime Player and the second is more advanced using a commercial program called Camtasia.
Quicktime is more than just a video player! Built into the Quicktime application is the ability to record video, audio and your screen. This segment will walk you through the process of of recording your screen and then exporting the movie to share with students.
Part II: Creating a Screencast with Camtasia.
If you want an application that give you a bit more power, including adding a video of yourself to the screencasts, built in editing features and the ability to annotate your video, check out Camtasia. Camtasia is available for $99 through the Mac App Store, or for $75 with educational pricing through the developers website.


You are are pilot of a heavy helicopter named Black Shark. Your object is to get to the end of each level by destroying as many enemy units on your way as possible. In the fun Heli Strike game you can also pick up bonuses and health packs, which will help you to complete your mission. So, get ready to fly your helicopter, fire off missibles and blow away enemy vehicles and bases in this action-packed top-down shooter. Have Fun!!
Use your mouse for movement and to fire your machine guns. Click the spacebar to launch rockets.
According to HowStuffWorks.com there are some fundamental requirements that a helicopter needs to be successful. First of all, it needs a suitable engine with a high power-to-weight ratio. A mechanism to counteract rotor torque action. It also needs proper controls so the aircraft could be steered confidently and without catastrophic failures. This will also include means to reduce vibrations. Finally, the helicopter itself requires a lightweight structural frame. Many of the basic parts seen on a modern helicopter grew out of the need to address one or more of these basic requirements.
According to Helis.com the helicopter is steered in any direction by inclining the axis of the main rotor in that direction. Flying a helicopter requires great concentration. You must use one hand on the control lever that is at your side (the collective control stick) to raise or lower the helicopter, while at the same time controlling the throttle (not an easy task). Flying a helicopter requires entirely different skills than flying conventional aircraft. This is why it is difficult to fly a vertical take-off or landing (VTOL) aircraft since both skills are required when making the transition from vertical to horizontal flight. Flight of a helicopter is governed by the pitch or angle of its rotor blades as they sweep through the air. For climbing and descending, the pitch of all the blades is changed at the same time and in the same degree. In short, it is the cyclic and collective pitch which gives the helicopter its unique ability to fly forward, backwards, sideways, rise and descend vertically and hover motionless in the air , making it one of the most versatile vehicles known by man.


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Blu-ray Software General Discussion
Thread: 'Jaws' is coming August 14, 2012!
Blu-ray Software General Discussion - 'Jaws' is coming August 14, 2012! - http://bluray.highdefdigest.com/3214/jaws.html according to this post--yes! http://jawsmovie.com/forums/topic/jaws-blu-ray-release-date-81412/#comments from another site-- Next year, Universal Studios Home Entertainment is planning on bringing...
'Jaws' is coming August 14, 2012!
http://bluray.highdefdigest.com/3214/jaws.html
according to this post--yes!
http://jawsmovie.com/forums/topic/ja...1412/#comments
from "another" site--
Next year, Universal Studios Home Entertainment is planning on bringing Jaws to Blu-ray. Director Steven Spielberg's classic adventure stars Roy Scheider (The French Connection) as Martin Brody, a police chief who has to team up with a marine biologist (Richard Dreyfuss, American Graffiti) and a crazed shark hunter (Robert Shaw, The Deep) in order to defeat a man-eating shark plaguing Brody's New England beach community.
Jaws is expected to street on August 14th, 2012.
from the digitalbits--
"And speaking of Universal, sources are telling us that the studio is tentatively expecting to release Steven Spielberg's Jaws on Blu-ray on 8/14/2012. We've also been told that at least some of the sequels may be released on Blu-ray on the same day, including Jaws 3D on Blu-ray 3D."
so the studio is saying that the "planned" release date for Jaws is indeed 8/14.
Last edited by Arkadin; 12-23-2011 at 09:18 AM.
guess nobody believes this.
Super-VHS
It'll probably happen (and I sure as hell hope it does!).
Jaws is almost certainly coming next year--100 year anniversary of Universal, plus Spielberg already said they were working on it way back in June--it's basically just a matter of the when now, not if.
As to this actual date. No, I'm not one to put stock in a random forum on a fansite. But, again, I sure has hell hope it's next August. I'd love to have Jaws in my collection by this time next year.
Although, being Universal, I do fear for the quality of the transfer.
bradp56
One of the best movies every I really want this on blu and will get this day one.
Drag00n2019
I hope this isn't DVNR or EE all to fuck and back. Hoping the UK will have the original monoaural track as lossless, mirroring PSYCHO. USA and generic disc label art < UK with full label artwork.
It's a habit of mine now.
Krawk
Mod, Staff, Movie Buff
Originally Posted by Drag00n2019
USA and generic disc label art < UK with full label artwork.
This happens all too much and the studios need a clear message we're all fed up with it. Even video games - The U.S. release has a cheap manual and a cheap disc, the foreign release has a full color booklet and full color disc art.
getting more official sounding--
(from "another" site)
Next year, Universal Studios Home Entertainment is planning on bringing Jaws to Blu-ray. Director Steven Spielberg's classic adventure stars Roy Scheider (The French Connection) as a small-town police chief who has to team up with a marine biologist (Richard Dreyfuss, American Graffiti) and a crazed shark hunter (Robert Shaw, The Deep) in order to defeat a man-eating shark. Jaws is expected to street on August 14th, 2012.
Yes! Yesyesyesyes!!!!!!!!!
Dr_Teeth
if Universal is smart they will sell it only in a box set because no one's gonna buy the other three because they were horrible. Hopefully Spielberg keeps them from doing that.
Dr Kain
Yeah, I'll believe it when I see it. They said Indiana Jones would be coming in 2010, and then it was 2011. I still do not see RotLA, ToD, or TLC on BD, do you?
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The Wood Sandpiper (Tringa glareola) is known to be a good swimmer.
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Date: 3rd December 2019
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Claire Howard
Key Details +44 (0)370 1500 100 How can I help?
I am head of the Serious Injury team in Southampton and specialise in claims for adults and children who have suffered life-changing injuries, which may include brain or spinal injury. These injuries can result from road accidents, accidents at work, falls from height, defective products or chemical exposure.
I have over 20 years of experience and have acted on behalf of accident victims throughout that time. I am client-focused from the outset. I always ensure that clients receive the rehabilitation they need via co-operation with the defendant insurer, issuing proceedings early and securing court ordered payments or, if liability is disputed, ensuring the NHS provide all available support.
"She is straightforward, easy to understand, helpful, thorough, knowledgeable and very experienced. She will give honest and open advice." – Chambers & Partners, 2021 (Leading individual - band 1)
"Claire Howard is efficient, friendly, personable and extremely capable with a great deal of expertise in her area." – Chambers & Partners, 2020
"Apart from being an incredibly capable solicitor, very personable, approachable and always willing to help.", additional interviewees laud her as "absolutely amazing," – Chambers & Partners, 2019
A client praises Claire as "absolutely terrific; I have the highest regard for her as a personal injury specialist for spinal injuries. She goes the extra mile and really puts in a shift for her clients." Another adds: "She is responsive, helpful and brilliant to work with. I have 100% confidence in her." – Chambers & Partners 2018
Claire "really fights and gets fantastic results" and "her depth of knowledge is excellent." – Chambers & Partners 2017
"Outstandingly good" – Legal 500, 2017
Claire Howard is "a formidable advocate" and "consistently delivers an excellent service" – Legal 500 2016
"A remarkable lawyer who does tremendous work for her clients" – Chambers & Partners 2016
"Claire Howard 'is very committed,' 'works hard' and 'has great judgment', sources say. She frequently handles complex and high-value claims." – Chambers & Partners 2015
What Inspired You To Get Into Law?
To be honest, I fell into it. I wanted to go to university and law seemed a good option. Having completed the degree it seemed sensible to qualify as a solicitor. During my training I realised that personal injury litigation was the area for me. It suited my personality and I really enjoy the client contact and being fulfilled by making a real difference to peoples' lives.
What Is The Most Rewarding Aspect Of Your Role?
I am in a very privileged position. I come into peoples' lives when they can be in crisis, and am able to take away some of their worries and help individuals and their families rebuild their lives
What Do You Like About Working At Irwin Mitchell?
I enjoy the camaraderie, the fresh and vibrant feel of the new office and working with like-minded individuals where the client always comes first.
What Do You Do Away From The Office?
I try to support people with a brain injury within the local community as a committee member for the Isle of Wight Headway branch. I volunteer at monthly support group meetings, fundraise and have advocated on behalf of service users and their families. Each year I attend the Headway National Conference and AGM. Out of the office, I enjoy walking Baxter, my flat coat retriever, foreign travel and spending time with my family.
"From that very first meeting I can honestly say that nothing has been too much trouble for Claire, she has helped the two of us in so many ways it is impossible to list them all. Whenever we needed her she was available, if she was not able to answer the telephone due to other matters she would always get back as soon as possible, and without exception explained everything in clear understandable terms. Without her initial response and follow up there is no doubt we would not have been able to manage as well as we have." - 5* Trustpilot review
"The Solicitor has been clear in her explanations, helpful, she responds promptly to questions and queries, is easy to understand. It has been great working with her over several years- I have had total confidence in her abilities and her perseverance to see the case to its successful conclusion. She is able to steer you along the route with ease, good humour and lots of information. A big thumbs up!" - 5* Trustpilot review
"We could not have chosen a more competent, efficient, and caring solicitor than Claire Howard. She not only gained an excellent settlement, but in all our dealings with her, she came across in a very friendly, approachable manner... Contacting Irwin Mitchell and gaining the services of Claire was the best decision we could have hoped for. I would highly recommend her and am happy to award the highest rating to a very able and professional solicitor" - 5* Trustpilot review
"Claire Howard from IM was great throughout the process. Very supportive and knowledgeable. Through very difficult times we eventually got a good settlement and without her and the support of the professionals around her we would never of achieve this result. Thank you Claire enormously. Robert & Rita" - 5* Trustpilot review
"I feel very fortunate that a kind neighbour recommended Irwin Mitchell to me for my personal injury claim. Even more lucky was I to have Claire Howard handling my case. She has been hardworking, enthusiastic, kind and most helpful. She has a wide range of contacts in the medical, legal and financial worlds and has networked with them all most effectively." - 5* Trustpilot review
"I hope you know by now how much we value you and how grateful we are to have had you on our side all through this. You have been truly marvellous every step of the way and we have had complete faith in you throughout!" - JC
"Thank you for all your continued support. It has meant so much to me and Andy. I know people will say well it's your job but you always seemed to go that extra mile and encourage. There was many a time that I felt like throwing in the towel but you always gave me that 'fire in my belly' to continue....Thank you" - JL
"Claire has been a pillar of support from our initial contact through to the completion of our claim. We would have no hesitation in recommending her to other families finding themselves in our position" - Mr & Mrs C
"I would like to thank Claire Howard for her consummate professional assistance over the years in what has been a challenging and very complex case. Thank you - you have been great!" - LS
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Sport Back On The Table For Dorset Man With Brain Injury
"Pete is a client of mine and I was told that his case manager had tried to purchase a Table Tennis table for him, but at the start of lockdown they became highly sort after and most retailers quickly sold out and none could be purchased anywhere. "I knew we had one that wasn't being used and so it made absolute sense to let Pete have the benefit of it. Pete is such a lovely man and having shown such a determination to overcome his injuries and not let them hold him back, it's a pleasure to be able to loan him this Table Tennis table while he looks for a longer term solution. "Many of us have felt the impact of lockdown in terms of the ability to exercise and play sports and this can be harder for Pete and others, for whom sport is a vital part of their rehabilitation. "Pete is clearly putting the table through its paces and we hope to see him in sporting action once again, either on the Table Tennis table or as part of one of our teams at a future Superhero Tri."
Wiltshire Man Who Lost Leg In Car Crush Incident Speaks Out To Mark Limb Loss Awareness Month
"Robert suffered truly devastating injuries in this incident and then had to face up to the reality that he would have to lose his left leg. "It must have been incredibly difficult to go through that, but he has always shown immense courage as is determined to regain his independence. "While Robert faces many challenges he is making great progress in his recovery. We are pleased to have secured this settlement which will fund the specialist support he requires now and in the future."
Lawyers Secure Settlement For Gosport Cyclist Who Lost Leg After Being Hit By Unqualified Driver
"Phil and Tina have faced an incredibly challenging few years as a result of the collision, including receiving the devastating news that he would have to lose part of his right leg. "However, while his life has been turned upside down, Phil has always shown a huge amount of courage to try and look positively to the future. "While nothing can make up for what has happened we are delighted that Phil is moving forward with his life and also hope that the adaptions made to his new home mean he can enjoy plenty of independence. "However, it is also vital the motorists are aware of the consequences that vulnerable road users such as cyclists can be left to face because of the carless actions of others."
Hampshire Woman Seriously Injured In Pedestrian Crossing Crash Supports Road Safety Campaign
"This case is yet another example of the huge effect that road traffic collisions can have on those involved, with Steph suffering devastating, life-threatening injuries which have impacted greatly on her life. "While Steph has undoubtedly made great progress considering everything she has been through, she still continues to experience significant issues related to the injuries. Not only that, but she has also faced the heartbreak of her life changing causing her to miss out on a dream job opportunity. "Road Safety Week is an important time to reflect on what we can all do to ensure road users and pedestrians are always safe from harm. We would urge everyone across our region to use the campaign as an opportunity to consider how they could take extra care and make safety their primary concern."
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Then with a piece of wood to protect the outer pillar panel, and clamp the pivot bolt bracket in place.
Protect the interior with welding blankets, and weld the bracket in place.
Wire brush the weld and apply a primer or paint to protect the area from rusting.
To locate the hole that will have to be drilled in the interior panel, measure from the center of the pivot bolt to the upper interior panel mounting screw bracket. We used a longer bolt then what is supplied in the hardware kit, with a spacer, to allow the belt bracket to pivot without rubbing against the interior panel. Also make sure the bolt is not too long and bottoming out on the outer pillar panel..
Transfer that measurement to the inner interior panel and mark it. Next, center punch the mark and drill out to a 9/16" hole.
Install the interior panel, and bolt the pivot bracket in place tight. The bracket should pivot freely and not rub against the interior panel.
To be sure nothing is rubbing also install the plastic bracket cover.
The lower section, (the retractor) can be mounted on the floor using an "L" bracket/anchor plate combination, or on the lower "B" pillar area. In this case we welded an anchor plate to the inner pillar. Again measure from the interior panel screw bracket, to the center of the anchor plate nut, to find the location of the hole to be drilled in the interior panel.
Transfer the measurement to the interior panel, mark it, and drill out to a 9/16" hole. Using the same process, mark and drill a 9/16" hole in the inner "B" pillar panel.
Place the anchor plate nut (with the nut facing to the outside of the car), over the hole, mark the pillar panel where you're going to weld the anchor plate in, and clean that area of paint, rust and grease. Put the anchor plate back in place and weld it in.
When finished, the anchor plate should look like this, with the nut to the inside of the pillar. Clean, prime, or paint to prevent from rusting.
With everything bolted back in place, the retractor and pivot bracket assembly should look like this.
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The belt should be long enough to bolt to the drive shaft tunnel, at a point where the seat is all the way back. Get this measurement before placing your order, because the buckle arms come in different lengths.
Mark the location on the side of the tunnel, then take a look under the car to make sure there's room for the anchor plate, and that you're not drilling through anything other than the floor pan. If all is clear, drill out to a 7/16" hole. Note, that in this installation, we also added in lap belts for a third person. They can go into the same holes with washers to space them out.
With everything bolted in tight, and the same installation done on the other side of the car, were ready to go to the back seat to install lap belts for three people. .
Using the same order on installation, the back seat should be a snap! Keep in mind that you have to have room for the anchor plate and the floor is strong in that area. It may be necessary to trim the anchor plat to fit, but the more plate you have the stronger the mount will be. This photo shows the mounting location of the outer buckle arm belt.
Same order of installation in the back drive shaft tunnel mount, as in the front. The only difference is you have to watch out where you mount the anchor plate, because of the up and down movement of the differential.
Repeat the same installation on the other side, add the center third person belt, tighten all bolts and the installation is complete!


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Pretty Things: Silk Torpedo
Review by Alan Betrock, Phonograph Record, January 1975
THE PRETTY THINGS are back, and this time, with a new label and expected tour, can realistically be expected to enter the American top-40 album ...
The Pretty Things' Phil May (1995)
Interview by Johnny Black, Rock's Backpages Audio, 1995
Chief Pretty Thing Phil May, along with manager Mark St John, on the early days of the Pretties, their rivalry with the Rolling Stones, disappearing bandmates and the legal battles to regain their copyrights.
File format: mp3; file size: 52.3mb, interview length: 54' 28" sound quality: ****
Peter Jones' New Names: Look At These Pretty Things!
Profile by Peter Jones, Record Mirror, 2 May 1964
IN LONDON'S West End, there are a number of night clubs that deal almost exclusively with beat music — but always jazz tinged beat. These ...
The Pretty Things: The Things Hit Back!
Interview by Norman Jopling, Record Mirror, 20 February 1965
ONE ACCUSATION that can't be levelled against the Pretty Things is that they're dull. In fact this wild-sounding, and equally wild-looking group are one of ...
Reigning Cats And Dogs
Report and Interview by Sylvia Stephens, Fabulous, 27 March 1965
Switched on people are definitely animal lovers, and dogs and cats top the pop stars own hit parade... SYLVIA STEPHEN has done some vetting on the subject. For ...
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Interview by Keith Altham, New Musical Express, 16 July 1965
APART FROM being banned from swimming pools, finding their dressing-room in the middle of the girls' cloakroom, and being pulled off stage with alarming regularity, ...
The Pretty Things: Why The Things Like Their Hair...
Interview by David Griffiths, Record Mirror, 17 July 1965
PRETTY THING Dick Taylor was gazing out of the window of his flat in Kensington, London, recently when a group of girls happened to look ...
The Pretty Things: Viv — "It's All Lies"
Interview by Norman Jopling, Record Mirror, 23 September 1965
'I could sue them' says Viv Prince, about newspaper articles which appeared about him in New Zealand. Norman Jopling reports...' ...
The Nice, Traffic, Pretty Things, the Action, Eyes: Hyde Park, London
Live Review by Chris Welch, Melody Maker, 3 August 1968
"ALL THIS needs is for John Peel to appear with three loaves and five fishes and he could feed the ten thousand," said an observer ...
Hawkwind, Pink Fairies, The Pretty Things: Windsor Free Festival, Berkshire
Live Review by Nick Kent, New Musical Express, 30 September 1972
THE SIGNS were there once again at what was in effect just another one-day festival that a bummer was to be had by one and ...
Pretty Things: Decade Of Dues Now Pays Off
Interview by Jonh Ingham, Rolling Stone, 1 February 1973
THE ENGLISH BANDS that have survived since the first days of the British Invasion can be counted on the fingers of one hand. The Stones, ...
The Pretty Things: Still As Strong As Bo Diddley's Guitar Arm
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FEEL THE svelte red leather. Take in the expensive walnut dashboard surrounding the precision instruments; the speedo flicking between 70 and 80. Experience the full ...
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PHIL MAY, vocalist with the Pretty Things, is one British rock musician who really has seen it all. ...
Maggie Bell, The Pretty Things: Rainbow Theatre, London
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OKAY, FIRST things first. When Maggie Bell's done a few more gigs (and maybe even a couple more rehearsals) with her new band, then there's ...
The Pretty Things: Silk Torpedo
Review by Jonh Ingham, New Musical Express, 23 November 1974
IT GIVES you faith to know that through all the impermanency and transience of this beast we call rock, The Pretty Things soldier on. ...
New Pretty Things Get a Led Zep Uplift
Interview by Steve Turner, Rolling Stone, 10 April 1975
LONDON – The Pretty Things were there at the beginning. Phil May, the band's lead singer and only original member, followed Keith Richard out of ...
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THE PRETTY THINGS are from a different part of town. Once competitors with the Stones in the raunch-and-outrage genre, the Pretty Things began a progression ...
The Pretty Things: Greatest Hits 1964-1967
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FOR A SHORT time, around the London clubs and art school dances, back in 1964, it seemed as though the Pretty Things might just unseat ...
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NOT AS, NOT AT all as, not nearly as, doesn't even come close to being anything at all as good as their last one, Silk ...
Review by Robot A. Hull, Creem, May 1976
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Uriah Heep/Pretty Things: Empire Pool, Wembley
Live Review by Jonh Ingham, Sounds, 19 June 1976
THE PRETTY Things can, on occasion, succumb to being ordinary, but usually they're great. This night was no exception. Using the cavern of Wembley Empire ...


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January 15, 2015 marks the 13th anniversary of the capture and imprisonment through deception of Palestinian political leader Ahmad Sa'adat at the hands of Palestinian Authority security forces. On January 15-25, 2015, please join the Campaign to Free Ahmad Sa'adat in demanding freedom for Sa'adat and all Palestinian prisoners and an end to PA security coordination with Israel! (Events are already scheduled in Italy – more to come soon!)
On January 15, 2002, Ahmad Sa'adat, Palestinian leader and General Secretary of the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine, was abducted by Palestinian Authority security services in Ramallah, joining several of his comrades already seized by the Palestinian Authority, following a fraudulent invitation to a meeting by then-PA security official Tawfiq Tirawi. Captured at the behest of Israeli occupying forces, Sa'adat and his comrades were held for over four years in the Palestinian Authority's prison in Jericho, under U.S. and British guards. During that time, Sa'adat was never charged and even the PA's high court ordered his release: but the demands of Israel, the U.S. and Britain kept him and his comrades behind bars in a Palestinian Authority prison until the prison itself was attacked and the Palestinians held there seized by Israeli military forces on March 14, 2006.
The political imprisonment of Ahmad Sa'adat is perhaps the highest-profile case of what security coordination between Israel and the Palestinian Authority means for Palestinians. Palestinian political activists are detained, questioned and imprisoned by the hundreds by PA security services – based on complaints from Israeli occupation forces – or for "insulting" PA officials on facebook or other social media. In addition, the United States, Canada and the European Union have poured millions of dollars into funding this "security coordination" at the expense of the Palestinian people.
For too many Palestinian political prisoners, Palestinian Authority detention and interrogation has become a "revolving door" with Israeli jails, political imprisonment, and administrative detention without charge or trial. Political prisoners are interrogated upon their release from Israeli jails by PA security forces, while Palestinian activists released from PA custody are frequently once again arrested by Israeli occupation military forces. The military assault and abduction of Sa'adat and his comrades from the PA prison in Jericho, where he was held under US and British guard, to an Israeli prison, is perhaps the most visible example – coming, as it did, after reports that incoming PA officials elected in 2006 might refuse to continue to illegally detain Sa'adat and his comrades.
PA security coordination is part and parcel of the Oslo process, which has been disastrous for the Palestinian people. Rather than leading to any form of real rights, self-determination or independence, the Oslo process and repeated negotiations have created a Palestinian security service that works not to protect the Palestinian people from Israeli military attacks, colonial settler assaults and violence against land and people, but instead to protect the occupier from the legitimate resistance of a colonized people under occupation.
Meanwhile, that occupation force has only escalated its mass imprisonment against the Palestinian people and their leaders. Ahmad Sa'adat has been denied family visits for the past three months – and prohibited from family visits for three months more to come. The denial of family visits is being used as a weapon against Palestinian political prisoners and as a method of collective punishment against Palestinian families; it is a new form of isolation being imposed upon Sa'adat and other Palestinian leaders in an attempt to break their will and the will of the Palestinian people. Over 1,000 Palestinians have been sent to administrative detention, imprisonment without charge or trial, in 2014, and there are over 6,500 Palestinian political prisoners held in Israeli occupation prisons.
We demand freedom for all Palestinian political prisoners! End PA Security Coordination with Israel! Stop the denial of family visits!
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SALT LAKE CITY, November 24, 2016 (Gephardt Daily) — 2 major releases open in theaters today, Disney Animation's "Moana" and Paramount Pictures' "Allied," starring Brad Pitt.
Box Office Mojo is predicting the new animated film will make a bit splash at the ticket booth this weekend, estimating the film will bring in $62 million dollars for its debut weekend. The estimate puts the family film above "Doctor Strange," which is predicted to earn $41.0 million dollars.
Opening in 3rd place is "Allied," starring Brad Pitt and Marion Cotillard. The World War II drama is expected to open with a box office take of $18.0 million dollars.
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Moana – $62.0 Million Dollars
Fantastic Beasts and Where To Find Them – $41.0 Million Dollars
Allied – $18 Million Dollars
Trolls – $13.8 Million Dollars
Doctor Strange – $13.1 Million Dollars
Bad Santa 2 – $9.2 Million Dollars
Arrival – $7.9 Million Dollars
Hacksaw Ridge – $4.9 Million Dollars
Almost Christmas – $4.8 Million Dollars
The Edge of Seventeen – $3.4 Million Dollars
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Starring Brad Pitt and Marion Cotillard
In 1942, an intelligence officer in North Africa encounters a female French Resistance fighter on a deadly mission behind enemy lines. When they reunite in London, their relationship is tested by the pressures of war.
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Cotillard's Marianne is the heart and soul of this romance / thriller, as she is extroverted and joyful, playing almost an opposite to Pitt's Max.
The story is intricately woven and well directed, but the pace is somewhat slower than it needed to be. In the end, this well-written thriller, although slow to boil, has an unmistakable charm to it.
"Allied" gets a B and is rated R.
Starring the vocal talents of: Dwayne Johnson and Alui'i Cravlho
Moana is the chief's daughter, an adventurous teenager who sets sail on a daring mission to save her people by returning a stolen gem to appease an angry god. To do this, Moana needs the help of a once-mighty demigod named Maui to guide her and teach her to become a master wayfinder, a talent her people lost over time.
Together they sail across the vast ocean to return a priceless artifact. Along the way the pair encounter many obstacles and ask the question "What is my place in the world?"
"Moana" is a joyfully exuberant buddy picture, in which the heroes learn more about themselves and the power of friendship and loyalty. Added to that is a rich score, written by "Hamilton" composer Lin-Manuel Miranda, influenced by South Pacific rhythms.
"Moana" gets an A and is rated PG.
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Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation Fund
The Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation Fund is a significant philanthropic endowment established to provide targeted grants to individual species conservation initiatives.
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To date the fund has awarded over 1700 grants to a diverse range of species across the world, recognising leaders in the field and elevating the importance of species in the broader conservation debate.
This project is what nurtured our interest to work with conservation organisations and the fascinating work that they do. Given the choice of producing a website for a city insurance firm or a team of conservationists, we know who we'd choose.
Intex Digital has developed and hosted the MBZ website since 2009, working closely with their team since they were established. Behind the scenes of the public website is a large bespoke management area that provides access to a variety of users with different levels of access. In 2013 we were tasked with rebuilding the site under a new branding guideline that included bringing in content from different domains into one all-inclusive website.
The first version of the website was little more than static HTML with an MS Word form to download that enabled paper based applications for grants. We took this form with their paper based internal procedures and delivered online tools that could meet their goals.
As their online presence grew, functionality was added to reflect their organisational needs. What started as a simple online application form soon grew into quite a complex system. It includes CRM functionality allowing them to interact with their users. It also allows them to manage a team of experts with diverse specialist skills in conservation knowledge so that their entire application processing procedure is streamlined and able to cope with the ever increasing number of applications.
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Their latest website went live on the 12th March 2013. The site features case studies of over 700 projects with grantees able to manage the content of their own case studies. This includes adding content via the YouTube and Flickr APIs with addition content pulled from the ARKive and IUCN APIs. Traffic to the site has increased consistently over the years and performs well on search engines with this vast amount of unique project content. What's most satisfying is that we know our work has contributed to some very dedicated conservationists working hard to make a difference in every corner of the world.
For this project there were quite a few "first ventures" involved so we could deliver something that was built with a roadmap in mind. Most notably, this build was our first using responsive web design at a time when this technology was relatively new. We also used a CSS preprocessor for the first time, so it was quite a learning curve and a great project for our team to work on. We made use of a recently released version of the Google Maps API and library of tools so users could browse projects via a map interface. The front-end was built with the Bootstrap framework, an increasing new trend in website production. Overall the site has been a real success and has supported them in the impressive work they do for species conservation around the world.
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Since we launched nearly a decade ago we've regularly added new tools and features to our website as the organisation and requirements have evolved. Whenever we've discussed adding something new we've found a solution that meets the task in hand and works just as we'd hoped. We used to receive a lot of support requests from applicants and those receiving grants, and gradually we've been able to filter those requests into our system so that the difficulty a user may have faced is not encountered by others. Feedback from our grant applicants has always been positive which at the end of the day helps all of us get on with what matters most, the conservation of species.
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Rise in Appalachian Trail hikers causes tension in Baxter State Park
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A sign is posted where the Appalachian Trail crosses a woods road on April 3, 2015, near the town of Monson.
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By Nick Sambides Jr., BDN Staff • August 21, 2015 1:20 pm
BAXTER STATE PARK, Maine — In 1998, traffic toward Mount Katahdin — the end of the Appalachian Trail — rose with the release of Bill Bryson's book "A Walk in the Woods."
Now the movie version of "A Walk in the Woods," starring Robert Redford and Nick Nolte and due for release on Sept. 2, has AT and Baxter State Park officials bracing for another surge in popularity for the trail and its famous terminus.
Big media events like a Hollywood film "can tell people who would not normally hear about the trail that it is there," said Claire Polfus, Maine conservation resources manager at the Appalachian Trail Conservancy.
But if Redford's film does well at the box office, it could become known as the reason Appalachian Trail hikers find themselves no longer welcome in Baxter State Park.
The movie is coming amid tension between trail hikers and park authorities, particularly over the demands from a growing number of thru-hikers, the adventurers who hike the entire 2,180-mile trail, the last 15 of which is the trail in Baxter State Park to the peak of Mount Katahdin.
Trail officials, like Polfus, are working with park leaders to alleviate chronic friction points, such as litter, alcohol and drug use on the trail, as well as large groups ascending Baxter Peak to party in celebration of the mammoth journey. Too many thru-hikers are inviting large parties into campgrounds set aside for trail hikers, and bringing dogs falsely marked as service animals, said Jensen Bissell, the park's director.
These issues were percolating even before ultramarathoner Scott Jurek was cited by park rangers on July 12 for creating a "corporate media event" on top of Mount Katahdin, after setting a thru-run record of the trail in 46 days, eight hours and seven minutes.
Park rangers cited Jurek for bringing champagne, littering and having an oversized group on the summit. Commercial videographers recording Jurek were also cited for violating a permit which prohibited filming within 500 feet of Baxter Peak.
Bissell said Jurek's case is the most visible of a disturbing trend park officials have seen — but not the first. On. Nov. 19, 2014, Bissell laid out the chronic violations in a letter he sent to Appalachian Trail officials that listed as options for resolving the problems "relocating key portions or the trail terminus."
"We are concerned that any significant increase [in AT hikers in Baxter] will strain the current system beyond its capacity," Bissell wrote. Park officials "do not plan on expanding lodging availability or staffing effort for AT hikers in Baxter Park."
The Jurek incident was particularly galling, said Doug Denico, chairman of the Baxter State Park Authority, a three-member board of state officials who oversee the state park. Denico is also director of the Maine Forest Service.
Jurek and his party "had an agreement with [Bissell] where they would abide by the rules and then they went to the top and it was disregarded," Denico said. "They didn't do what he asked them to. What happened would not have happened if people obeyed the rules."
At the root of the problem, Bissell wrote in the November letter, might be the conflicting agendas of the state-run park and the federally managed trail.
Baxter State is a wilderness park, that, to quote its mission statement, "shall forever be kept and remain in the natural wild state." It features unpaved roads, no electricity, and rustic facilities.
According to its mission statement, the Appalachian Trail's goal is to provide first "for maximum outdoor recreation potential as an extended trail." Trail hikers can expect a grueling, exhilarating trek, but they can often drop off the trail to visit motels and restaurants.
The park, Bissell wrote, has a steady visitor base — it's about 63,000 annually — while the AT is continually promoted to expand its capacity, with federal officials placing no emphasis on trail sustainability.
Three million people hike some portion of the trail annually. Trail traffic increased by 60 percent in the two years after the 1998 release of Bryson's book and has increased by 10 percent annually since 2010, officials said.
According to Baxter statistics, 2,017 long-distance hikers registered at the park in 2014. That's up from 1,476 in 2010 and 1,049 in 2005.
Park officials are working to develop a count of the number of thru-hikers Baxter can accommodate, said Polfus. With the rising number of hikers on the entire trail, she added, "there are more people not being respectful of the trail and of park regulations."
"It is an issue we are seeing up and down the trail but it is coming to a head with Baxter because they are a wilderness park," Polfus said.
Bissell counted 11 steps the park has taken in recent years to accommodate AT hikers. They include setting aside 12 spots in The Birches camping site — the only camping site where reservations are not required — for thru-hikers only. Baxter also has dedicated a part-time worker, information kiosk, brochures and online listings to informing AT hikers of park rules, he wrote.
Denico couldn't see the park doing more for AT hikers in Baxter, but said trail managers should.
"I think it is their turn to figure out what needs to be done rather than have it on our backs. I think we have bent over backwards and hosted them," Denico said. "I think it is time that they came up with some solutions."
The release of the Redford movie could be a milestone in these efforts. Appalachian Trail officials are preparing for a nationwide increase in hikers spurred by the film, Polfus said, advertising a #protectyourtrail campaign on social media that features ads from the film and offers tips on trail ethics, maintenance and behavior standards.
A committee of trail conservers, national and state park officials and others with a stake in the trail has been formed to address Baxter issues. Trail volunteer groups have caretakers at three locations outside the park who instruct thru-hikers on park regulations, Polfus said.
"We have also been working with hostels in trail towns to discuss hiker education," Polfus added, "and we have posted posters about Baxter State Park in all of the lean-tos in the 100-Mile Wilderness."
That is a section of the Appalachian Trail running between Abol Bridge just south of Baxter State Park and Monson.
"We hope that thru-hikers, by the time they get to Baxter, have heard from at least one person about the rules," Polfus said. "Hiker education is the biggest thing."
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Swansea University Covid-19 cases 'all linked to one house party'
There has been a Covid outbreak at the University of Swansea (file). Picture: Getty
All 32 coronavirus cases at Swansea University have been linked to a house party attended by an infected person, the university has said.
At the university, students have been warned that if they flout coronavirus guidelines they could face being kicked off their courses.
So far, six warnings have been given to students who have been caught breaching the rules.
Andrew Rhodes, Registrar and Chief Operating Officer at Swansea University, told Wales Online: "What we have seen on coronavirus is that almost all of the cases stem from before the main arrival of the students.
"Cases are stemming from the same party.
"One infected person who came from outside the area caused the transmission of the virus.
"In terms of all those who had positive test results, there were 32 - all of those students were from a particular party."
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He added: "We have seen a reasonable amount of cases but we have had no cases within hall of residents or on the campus.
"We've had no cases on the campus at all, it's all been in private accommodation.
"The vast majority are connected to the same event on September 12 when there was a cluster of parties.
"In line with Covid restrictions we cannot be having gatherings or parties you can only be with those in your house or flat bubbles.
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"There are some students who have enjoyed themselves more than they should have done but the vast majority have been brilliant.
"We have not needed to exclude anyone but we have issued formal warnings to students who did not heed their formal warnings.
"We would look at suspension after they have been warned, we are hoping it does not come to that - we have to try to come to a sensible balance.
"We have issued six warnings but we have not need to issue any others and we have not needed to take any disciplinary action."
Kirsty Williams also refused to rule out students being prevented from returning homes for Christmas.
She said while she would leave "no stone unturned" to allow people in university to be with their families, she could "not predict" what state coronavirus would be in Wales in three months' time.
Asked at the Welsh Government press briefing why she could not give a guarantee to anxious students or their families, Ms Williams said: "These six months have been a complete roller coaster. I cannot predict now, today, what December will look like.
"What I can give an absolute guarantee that we will leave no stone unturned, working with our universities, and with our public health officials, and with other governments in the United Kingdom, to give students the chance to get home for Christmas.
"That's my priority - it's my priority as the education minister, and it's my priority as a mum."
One system to facilitate students returning home, which could see students having to self-isolate before leaving their university town or city, was being discussed by ministers, Public Health Wales and universities, she said.
Ms Williams also took issue with questions about reports of students ignoring Covid-19 regulations, saying it was "unfair" to attempt to blame them for playing a role in increasing cases across the country.
She said the Government was not considering additional measures for students following reports of a gathering of 100 people outside a student complex in Cardiff on Saturday evening, and all 32 Covid-19 cases at Swansea University being linked to one house party by its registrar.
Ms Williams said: "I think it's really unfair to look to blame students or try and depict students or build a narrative that students in some way are not taking this pandemic seriously.
"The vast majority of students studying here in Wales wanted to do the right thing and they want to follow the rules. There will be a small minority that will ignore the rules."
She added: "Those rules are there for everybody. For permanent residents of Wales, but also for our students."


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Concussion Awareness Day 2022
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Quite unintentionally, I found myself this morning at breakfast reciting the following nursery rhyme with my granddaughter:
It's raining, it's pouring
The old man is snoring
Bumped his head
And he went to bed
Couldn't get up in the morning.
The act of bumping one's head is so common an occurrence that many times we fail to consider the spectrum of outcomes from such an event. While most impacts are innocuous for most people most of the time, for some people some of the time, the same degree of impact can result in a devastating change in destiny. The underlying reasons for the variability in outcome continue to vex researchers and clinicians.
So, what is a concussion?
The most basic definition of concussion is any alteration in neurologic functioning that occurs following either direct impact to the head (aka blunt force trauma) or acceleration-deceleration forces transmitted into brain tissue (as in whiplash).
When these unexpected forces are inflicted on the brain tissue, the actual shape of the tissue is distorted much like a gelatin mold being shaken. This gelatin, however, contains thousands of small wirelike connections (axons) that carry signals from one part of the brain to another and that movement stretches some and may even tear some, causing some degree of disconnection between the regions of the brain.
While typically the change is seen soon after the event, on occasion the change may be delayed. The areas that are involved determine the type of symptoms observed.
The nature of these alterations is illustrated in the following graphic from the Brain Injury Association of America:
Virtually, any neurologic function can be altered after a concussion, most commonly temporarily. The more insidious changes tend to be those relating to behavior, especially when these occur in children and adolescents where behavioral fluctuations (irritability, crying, agitation) can be age or developmentally prevalent. The presence of "hard" neurologic changes (loss of consciousness, initial seizure, the emergence of a primitive reflex, asymmetric reflexes, eye movement abnormalities, etc), makes it easier to recognize the occurrence of a concussion. Unfortunately, these markers aren't typically obvious or present. Using standard tools such as the Glasgow Coma Scale frequently misses concussion as this scale was originally designed to assess COMA, and not concussions. More specific instruments such as the SCAT (Sport Concussion Assessment Tool) or ACE (Acute Concussion Evaluation) provide better yield but are less frequently employed by ERs or First Responders.
What occurs then is an underreporting of concussions by ERs which has been described in several research studies. Despite this, the overall annual number of concussions tabulated by the CDC has been increasing over the past several years possibly owing to increased public awareness and their persistence in seeking appropriate identification and care. A recent National Academy of Sciences review of the system of care needs for traumatic brain injuries (of which concussion represents the mild end of the spectrum) found a lack of effective follow-up services once these injuries were identified. Research studies have demonstrated that early intervention regarding symptom management, understanding of the course of recovery, instruction on optimizing sleep, nutrition, exercise, and hydration, and management of any behavioral symptoms such as depression, anxiety, or self-medication with substances of abuse prevents later complications and facilitates recovery of function. The epitome of this system of care is seen in our professional sports teams whose overall interests are best served by providing these necessary services rapidly and efficiently to assure a timely return to play. For the rest of the population, this type of integrated care is not commonly available, especially when financial resources are limited or non-existent.
The human brain develops from conception to the mid-twenties, with the period in the teens and beyond centering on the development of frontal lobe systems critical for ultimate adult roles such as emancipation from parents, self-motivated productivity, societal navigation, and establishment of a successful adult intimate relationship. Concussive injuries, especially repetitive events, disproportionately impact these frontal lobe functions creating future vulnerabilities. While concern over the development of the concussion-specific dementia CTE (chronic traumatic encephalopathy) merits attention, impairments to the frontal lobe such as these are more typically observed as obstacles to successful life progression in this clinician's four decades of experience. Without question, more immature brains (those younger than 14) should not be engaged in contact sports where the risk of head impacts exists. Even repetitive subconcussive impacts have potential cumulative consequences. Limitations on full-contact practices after age 14 to reduce the total head impact burden offer another solution.
When the inevitable concussive injury does occur to the student-athlete, it is critical to focus on the fact that the STUDENT comes first. He/she/they are not an athlete first. They are a developing child/adolescent whose brain requires careful management to prevent long-term consequences. It is not necessary to employ the following treatment:
However, all the adults involved should be supportive of the "student first" concept in the recovery plan. The student must be encouraged to heal completely before being re-exposed to the potential of a subsequent concussion.
What is the outcome of a concussion? While NCAA studies have found resolution from sports-related concussion essentially by 6 weeks, frequently more rapidly, other studies across the age continuum show over 50% still find differences in their abilities 12 months after a concussion. Pre-existing factors such as prior concussions or neurologic disorders, psychiatric disorders (depression, anxiety, substance use), female gender, age over 40, and chronic medical illnesses are associated with persistent symptoms or incomplete recovery.
How this event impacts one's life is a complex interaction of biologic/genetic vulnerability, psychological resilience, social support/flexibility, and environmental resource availability which offers multiple points for intervention.
In the end, however, prevention is the only absolute cure.
Gregory J. O'Shanick MD Dr. Gregory J. O'Shanick has been the Medical Director of the Center for Neurorehabilitation Services in Richmond, VA, since 1991. [...]
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