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Ranking Every Last Comic Standing Winner
By Amanda Wicks | April 1, 2016 | 12:47pm
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In a sea of talent competition shows, Last Comic Standing has had difficulty finding its footing. The idea seems simple enough: Assemble a group of rising and established stand-up comics, and have audiences and judges pick the funniest. But after 13 years on the air—with only nine seasons in that time—and a slew of format changes, the show has gone through ups and downs trying to figure out how to work its best asset, laughter.
No matter the changes, it's hard to deny the cultural impact the show has had, which is perhaps why NBC brought it back from cancellation in 2006. Whether it's giving newer comics a greater edge by helping them bypass years of work on the road, or exposing viewers to names they might not otherwise learn about, has provided a different way to find talented comedians. Among the big names who have appeared on the show, but who haven't won, are Amy Schumer, James Adomian, Nikki Glaser, Rachel Feinstein, Doug Benson and Gabriel Iglesias.
The winners haven't always leapt from the competition to immediate stardom, but those who exhibit enough pluck, work ethic and determination have certainly carved out a space for themselves alongside their more established colleagues. Here are the nine LSC winners, ranked from our least favorite to our favorite.
1 of 9 9. Dat Phan: The competition's very first winner, Dat Phan beat out runner-up Ralphie May for a surprise upset. The young comedian, who was born in Vietnam but predominantly raised in America, used his family's racial identity to inform much of his comedy. Doing accents, characters, and more, Phan exploded stereotypes, called attention to nuances within Vietnamese culture, and always paid attention to the way those traditions rubbed up against American mannerisms. He eventually faced criticism for exploiting rather than exploding Asian stereotypes, and since winning the competition in 2003 hasn't seemed to stretch his comedic muscles in new directions. Since winning Last Comic Standing, Phan released two specials, Dat Phan: Live and You Touch, You Buy. Although he still performs, it seems as though Phan has refocused his efforts to television and film. He appeared on Bones in 2015 and Scorpion in 2016.
2 of 9 8. Jon Reep: With a thick North Carolina accent, Last Comic Standing's fifth season winner could easily fall into that staid brand of comedy that defined many a "Blue Collar" comic in the 1990s. But thankfully, he brings a slightly sharper edge to his observations about the south and the many characters who populate the region. Reep has built up a comedy resume between his appearances on Comedy Central's Premium Blend, his own Comedy Central Presents special, and Jon Reep: Metro Jethro. Like many on this list, Reep isn't content to do stand-up alone. He's ventured into acting territory as much as he keeps touring and performing comedy. Playing a character usually described as "dim-witted" or "good-natured," Reep has appeared on Eastbound and Down and even gained national recognition for appearing in a Dodge commercial as the "Dodge Hemi Guy."
3 of 9 7. John Heffron: Heffron touts himself as an accessible comic whose material spans the typical comedian's gambit: personal fare and observational bits about everyday life. Hailing from Detroit, Heffron honed his chops at the University of Michigan before becoming Danny Bonaduce's radio sidekick, and eventually using his sense of humor to win Last Comic Standing's second season. After winning the competition, Heffron put out a good deal of material, including his filmed special Middle Class Funny, four stand-up albums, two Comedy Central stand-up specials and even an advice book, I Come to You From the Future: Everything You'll Need to Know Before You Know It. Plus, he's still touring widely. It's not the kind of comedy that makes critics sit up and take notice for being cutting edge, politically astute or culturally relevant, but Heffron brings his wry middle-class white guy take to a range of subjects that consistently draw laughs.
4 of 9 6. Felipe Esparza: When Esparza walks out onstage, audiences aren't quite sure what they're going to get. Even after he opens his mouth and his Mexican accent with a large side of chill comes pouring out, he'll be the first to admit that he doesn't exactly fit any specific mold. It's that kind of mystery combined with Esparza's self-deprecating charm that helped him win Last Comic Standing's seventh season. Simply put, Esparza isn't afraid to tell it like it is, and audiences eat up his laid-back stage presence and cutting observations. Like Dat Phan, Esparza mines his family and the characters he encounters for comedy, but he's willing to work against stereotypes. Esparza filmed a special for Showtime, They're Not Going to Laugh at You, which is now streaming on Netflix. He also oversees his own podcast "What's Up, Fool?" based on one of his more famous catchphrases, and still widely tours.
5 of 9 5. Josh Blue: Denver-born comedian Blue won Last Comic Standing's fourth season based on his willingness to turn adversity into laughter. Born with cerebral palsy, Blue turns his unique experience into self-deprecating comedy. But Last Comic Standing wasn't his first comedy competition rodeo. He made a name for himself before his national television debut by winning accolades at a handful of college and regional comedy competitions. Since Last Comic Standing, Blue released a Comedy Central Presents special, the stand-up special Good Disc, Bad Arm and a special for Showtime, Sticky Change, which Netflix is currently streaming. Blue turns whatever lingering bitterness he may have once had into charged humor aimed primarily at himself, creating a warm environment that crackles with a wry good nature. Like others from the show, he's done film and television, but it's clear stand-up is where he shines best. Blue still tours extensively.
6 of 9 4. Clayton English: Last Comic Standing's most recent winner, English has been performing comedy for over a decade while working a series of odd jobs to support his aspirations. His comedy ventures into riskier waters than has often been seen from the show's other finalists. It's not that comedians appearing on the show won't get political, but it's rare to see them take the top prize, if only because of Last Comic Standing's primetime spot on broadcast television. Reaching mainstream America takes a more middle of the road comedy, but English has refreshingly taken things in a new direction. After a year full of widely publicized racial tensions, English wove his own perspective—political and socially informed as it is—into his set, which set audiences roaring from the mix of humor and poignancy. There are moments where his delivery tends to draw upon Dave Chappelle's, but if you think he's borrowing from the past to define his present, think again. English is very much his own personality.
7 of 9 3. Alonzo Bodden: After coming in second place on Last Comic Standing's second season, Bodden made a victorious comeback by winning the third. Listening to his most recent stand-up, it's clear why. His delivery contains an exasperated humor, calling attention to the bullshit he sees in some of the past times he enjoys most, like sports and the network that covers them most. Calling the majority of athletes "incredibly talented criminals," Bodden not only makes audiences laugh, but produces sharp, biting commentary about the athlete-celebrity and their role in society today. It's subject matter that might arise in other comedians' sets, but under Bodden's careful thumb it reveals his growth since his appearance on the competition, the true mark of a talented comedian. In addition to releasing a comedy special on Showtime, Historically Incorrect, Bodden has held numerous hosting gigs and appeared in many films. He still performs stand-up regularly.
8 of 9 2. Iliza Shlesinger: The show's first and only female finalist, Shlesinger's comedy has grown by leaps and bounds since she first started performing. But it was clear from the get go that she had an approach audiences favored. Perhaps it was her devil-may-care attitude—that ability to be herself no matter what that looks like—which helped win her the title, and that attitude has only sharpened as she's grown more comfortable with herself. Shlesinger displays a more physical brand of comedy, replete with characters, voices and more. A comic attuned to the gender divide and all its frustrations, she's earned a place among her peers for adeptly picking up on women's neuroses and the men (and other women) who cause them. With two Netflix specials under her belt, War Paint and Freezing Hot, and another on the way, Shlesinger proves she not only has staying power but a relevant and distinct punch to offer audiences as well. Her stand-up has also landed her opportunities beyond the stage, including hosting TBS' Separation Anxiety, and penning a soon to be published book.
9 of 9 1. Rod Man: There are comedians whose material outshines their personality—their delivery hanging back enough to let the content soar—and there are comedians whose personalities outshine their content. Rod Man has struck that sweet spot between the two, where his personality defines his comedy, and his comedy defines his personality. Talking about all manner of topics, he always couches his observations not in objective perspectives but in his own Rod Man point of view. Talking about his problems with babies, credit card machines and more, Rod Man delivers a truly distinct set. That singular approach became one of the reasons he consistently had both the judges and the audiences in stitches during his Last Comic Standing appearance on season 8, which he won. Although he's appeared in numerous venues and late night shows, Rod Man has yet to release a full stand-up special even though he tours quite extensively.
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Just a Battered Old Flag
Dick Nelsen
When we were children one of the first songs we learned was the "Star Spangled Banner," we were taught to put our right hand over our heart and look at the nation's flag. Most of us memorized the words and made a valiant effort to sing it more or less on key. It is a difficult song for many of us, but if you remember the words we can tell a little story. Many people sing with a group, but do they really know the story behind our national anthem? The author of this song was from a poem by Francis Scott Key.
The situation took place during the war with England of 1812. A British admiral with a huge fleet of ships was anchored off the City of Baltimore where American troops held Fort McKinley. Francis Scott Key was a go-between to ensure a prisoner exchange. The rebel troops were locked in the hold of a British ship. Mr. Key was on the deck trying to consummate the exchange. Night was falling, and the admiral uttered a plan. "We are going to shell that fort until that flag comes down. When it goes down we are the winners and the fort and the city are ours. If that flag is there in the morning I will sail away with my fleet and the prisoners are free."
The guns from the harbor kept firing targeting the spot where the flag was flying. All night the firing kept up. The sky was red from the intensity of the shelling. As Francis Scott Key watched from the deck the prisoners kept asking, "Is the flag still there?" The answer was yes and it was still there as the rockets continued to concentrate on that battered and torn flag. It was still there waving when the sun rose over the land of the free and the home of the brave. But how could it continue to wave; after all that pounding from the British Navy? After the ships sailed away the people went to see for themselves how it stayed up. What they found were the bodies of many patriots who gave their life to hold up that flag and not allow it to fall. Not let the nation fall.
Try something the next time you are asked to stand and sing our "Star Spangled Banner." Visualize those people who loved this new nation so much they would not let the flag fall. God Bless America.
The Cold Fish
Margaret Daniels
As a child I would go out to the lake to fish. When one was caught, it would fight. Tired from trying to get free, eventually the fish would lay at the bottom of the boat. If you touched the fish, it would move, trying to get away, in response of being touched. Maybe that is where the phrase, "Cold Fish" came from.
In life you sometimes meet people who are a "cold fish." They seem to not want anyone or thing to be warm or lovable to them. I've seen a few "cold fish" in my growing up years. They were somewhat friendly for a brief period of time only to go back to being a "cold fish." It is really sad when these "cold fishes" are married to a kind, loving and affectionate mate. Once the "cold fish" gets what they wanted, the romance goes out the door.
It would break my heart to see the reaction of the mate who had a "cold fish." The mate would try to gives hugs, only the "cold fish" would pull away. A kiss was also rejected. The "cold fish" would use harsh words and words of degradation to put the mate down. Every word that was spoken put a hole in the mate's heart and being. Before long the mate was like a sieve trying to keep things together. The luster of the mate's face became dull and the sparkle in their eyes left.
I wondered how many times the mate asked the "cold fish" to do activities together, only to be rejected again with cold words and attitudes. Over and over the mate would try various ways to encourage the "cold fish" to be affectionate. After a while the warm and caring mate stopped trying to give affection to the "cold fish."
By then the mate was almost dead inside from trying so hard, with so many wounds that had been inflicted on the heart. Finally, the mate thought, it is not worth the effort. Finally, the mate realized that the "cold fish" was getting worse and a change needed to take place. The kind mate needed someone who knew how to give affection and enjoyed it.
Finally, the best thing the warm mate did was to toss the "cold fish" back into the water where it was comfortable and seemed happy in his cold environment.
If fortunate enough, the warm mate would able to find another spot on the lake which the fishes were happy, loving and affectionate to one another. Moral of the story, don't take the first fish out of the water. With patience, the right fish will come along. If not, you are better off without a "cold fish laying around smelling up your boat."
Ruby Regina Witcraft
My love of America started when I was too small to remember my parents telling me how lucky I was to be born here. They were immigrants and knew very well the difference between their childhood and mine. This blessing stayed with me throughout my entire life.
About 10 or so years ago I was exchanging a broken flag holder in front of the house as the next day was Memorial Day. My dear laid-back husband asked what I was doing and if I would wait till later in the day, when it was cooler, he would do it. He fussed a little at me and I said, "I'm an agnostic and have to get it done now." Now I know that is not the proper word for what I was doing but just took a shot at it. He said what the heck is an agnostic?" I repeated, "It was someone who has to get a job done right now even if it hair lips the governor." Obviously, he did not know the meaning of the word, but being an Okie, he understood the governor bit. You have to grow up there to get the isms.
I married at 22 to a second lieutenant in the Air Force and during his matriculation through the ranks of first lieutenant, captain, major and colonel we were blessed with many, many commemorations. We were expected to attend every Memorial Day, Fourth of July and any other occasion which required a parade, and did so gladly. These events were usually held on a runway, in front of a hangar as I don't believe the Air Force has parade grounds. You haven't really fully appreciated these celebrations until you see a platoon of airmen, in dress blues, marching by the grandstand, with fly-by jets performing perfect vees overhead as the band plays "God Bless America" and the national anthem. Even in 100-degree days, with sweat pouring down your armpits, I promise you will get goosebumps as a tear rolls down your cheek.
I love this country and am so proud to be an American.
The Difference in Music Lyrics Over the Years
Barbara Schwartz
Over the course of many, many years, the musical lyrics have changed – sometimes drastically. I am sure that there have many parent-child discussions around the dinner tables of the world with the discussion of music.
Flash back to your teenage years: Maybe it was the Beatles or Pat Boone or the Platters or Diana Ross and the Supremes. Mom – or Dad – would say something to the effect of "This is not music; it is just noise, and the words are terrible and don't mean much."
Think about the Beatles songs: Steve Allen made a fortune with a skit about putting different punctuation within the words. Instead of singing "feeling you holding me tight" you could "dirty" it up with a couple of commas. "Feeling you, holding me tight" is quite a bit different.
But, you would argue with the parents, what about YOUR so-called music and those terrible nonsensical words. What is with "Flat Foot Floogie With a Floy-Floy" What is a Floy anyway? And what did all that mean. What about this one: mareseatoatsanddoeseatoatsandlittle1ambseativy, akidlleativytoo, wouldntyou?
What the heck was THAT all about?
Flash forward and now, you are the parent having the same discussion with your teenagers. The argument is pretty much the same with them questioning the greatest music of ALL TIME and you demeaning their choice of Rap (which we all must agree isn't music at all).
This is simply another version of the Hatfields and the McCoys and there will never be a peaceful ending to this discussion about music and its lyrics.
Wonder what the next two generations will be faced with musically?
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Emmanuel Acha, NAN: A former Governor of Enugu State, Mr Sullivan Chime, has confirmed that he has left the PDP, because the party is dead and in his words. cremated.
Chime said that his decision to quit the PDP was because the party was "no longer in existence in the true sense of it''.
Chime said, however, that he had yet to join another political party, contrary to speculations that he had defected to the APC.
He said that he was still making consultations to determine the political party to join, pointing out that his decision to dump PDP had nothing to do with his corruption case with the EFCC.
"The PDP, we used to be members of is dead. The party I joined in 1999 and had the opportunity of leading in the state for eight years is no longer in existence.
"We have two groups claiming to be in charge of the party as chairman. These two, none of them can actually lay claim to the chairmanship of the party.
"There is no provision in PDP's Constitution for interim caretaker committee led by Sen. Ahmed Maikarfi.
"The PDP convention has no power to set up a caretaker committee and did not seek to amend the party's constitution," he stated.
The former governor explained that Sen. Ali Modu Sheriff on his own was brought in to serve out the tenure of former PDP National Chairman, Adamu Mu'azu, adding that the tenure had long elapsed.
Chime said that remaining in the PDP would be a deceit, advising his supporters to look for a better platform to actualise their political aspirations.
He said that he could not explain why INEC had not de-registered the party.
"It is surprising or maybe INEC has not de-registered the PDP because the organisation is no longer working in tandem with the constitution that created it.
"The PDP as originally formed has been cremated and no serious-minded politician will remain in it.
Chime said that the founding fathers of the party lost it in 2014, when the PDP deviated from its norms.
He said that he had not become a registered member of any political party but that he would certainly join a political party that would take the interest of his people at heart.
"I will not join a party without making it public. I cannot join through the back door," he asserted.
Chime said that it was obvious that the real founding fathers of the PDP had left, noting that no one would play active politics and succeed in the party.
Some notable politicians in Enugu State, including a former Senate President, Chief Ken Nnamani and Chief Jim Nwobodo, a former senator had since dumped the PDP for the ruling APC.


In a past post I mentioned the serendipitous discovery of an encrypted message attached to the leg of a pigeon. The message, from WWII, had eluded the experts at GCHQ and the contents of the message were therefore not known. Well, it seems that a Canadian citizen has managed to do the impossible and cracked the code. His name is Gord Young, and he has been quoted saying that it took him 17 minutes to decipher the code. How did he do it? Well, it seems that he was able to do it with the help of a code book inherited.
Is this what the message say? Well, GCHQ is surely interested in talking to Mr Young about his work… What do you think?


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You are a ball of energy and you're full of passion. You love to flirt and you love a guy who will flirt back just as strongly.
You will never admit that you're lost or confused about your goals and what you want in the future. You always have a good head on your shoulders and everyone respects you for your hard work and ambition so you'll never say that you don't know what you want.
You're attracted to people who have a thirst for adventure, but this can often lead to you ending up with flighty, restless guys who ghost you the minute things get comfortable or routine-like. Stop letting yourself instantly fall for the mysterious, pioneering types and take your time getting to know them so you can figure out if they're interested in getting to know you or if they just want to screw around.
You ruin your life with negativity and allowing yourself to get lost in it. Your short temper and stubborn nature will get you in a lot of trouble. You live in a negative world sometimes that people don't want to be a part of.
You want someone that makes you feel alive. Someone that still looks at you with a spark in their eyes after years of being together.
It is your courage and your sense of optimism that intimidates people. You are adventurous and energetic. Your confident and quick-witted personality can scare people a little sometimes.
Aries always have a lot going on. They're constantly meeting new people, making new friends, and having new experiences so when they secretly don't like you, they'll pretend they already have plans. They're naturally inclusive, so when you ask them what they're doing and they tell you they're busy, they're purposely excluding you.
Very emotional, hot headed people. They tend to get jealous easy, and need someone to keep up with them. She is forceful, but not in a bad way, she's just very passionate, and can be too 'spicy' for some people. She likes when her lover gives most if not all the attention, and when you are loyal to her.
Your impulsive tendencies and short temper will lead to and on again off again relationship. Eventually, even a partner that loves you won't be able to handle it and you'll find yourself alone.
Aries is the sign most likely to save a substantial pile of cash, and then proceed to spend it freely. This sign typically puts limitations on themselves, not allowing their bank balance to dip below a certain level no matter how wild their spending spree may be.
As someone who is both confident and courageous, oddly you'll find yourself in a relationship that might have taken a bit of convincing. But you never gave up on the person. It's going to be someone you've had your eye on and have known for a while. In return, for your unwavering loyalty in the pursuit, this is going to be the love that makes you forget you ever cared about anyone before that.
Have patience. Look ahead of you and see how much time you have to relax and unwind. Recognize that other people don't run at the same speed as you – and that's okay. Give them time to catch up and know that they still care just as much, if not more, because of your graciousness.
Aries signs like to treat themselves, which is good, but remember to also stick to your resolutions.
You mistake lust for love. When someone brings a little excitement into your life, you think that they're enhancing your life. But when half of that excitement involves fighting at three in the morning, they're hurting you more than helping you. Not all adventure is good adventure.
Much more of a leader than a follower, people love your boldness and trailblazing ways.
You attract man babies. A guy sees you and how active and up for anything you are and assumes you are a fellow adult child who will use 'strong sense of adventure' to mask the fact that they never actually plan on getting their lives together. They avoid 'labeling' the relationship so they have plausible deniability about how much 'work' it is to respect another living, breathing person.
You're often brutally honest, and sometimes its just plain brutal and unnecessary.
If an Aries is into you, they will probably shower you with heartfelt affection, so be prepared to do the same.
You are a go-getter who won't stop until you achieve your dreams.
During a dating rut, you run around with an even busier schedule than normal.
The whole concept of 'slowing down' or 'taking some time to yourself' when you're struggling in any area of your life is completely foreign to you. Rather than sit around feeling lonely or sad, you find that you cope much faster and more efficiently if you're filling your schedule with trips, fun classes, and nights out with friends.
An Aries needs to be mentally stimulated to thrive, and if you're feeling like your life isn't totally together, it's because you're waiting to feel 'settled' rather than striving to be better, and more knowledgable, each day.
Aries tend to be insensitive of others' emotion since their belief that they know everything.
You get insecure when you feel like you're not at the top of your field, not the absolute best at what you do. You need to recognize that success is subjective, and there is more than one way to be at the top of your game. Be proud of yourself for where you've gotten. You absolutely deserve it.
CHILL. You're gonna be fine!
There's always more going on in life than you are able to actually do. You can't keep up (because no one can), and every night in is a cloud of guilt and massive FOMO. You see other people living more glamorous and exciting lives than you, and you get stuck feeling like your already fast-paced life isn't enough.
You're probably more successful or you make more money since you're always working hard and that can make men feel like it's hard to compete with you.
You're hard on yourself because you spend so much time trying to be the best at whatever is important to you. Even if you started doing something because you really loved the activity, at the end of the day you're measuring yourself against everyone else.
As an Aries (and as such, the first sign of the zodiac), you're certainly not afraid to make an entrance. Step up that constant inner drama with lipstick in a shade as fittingly bold as your personality. Magenta? Fuchsia? You're not afraid of some serious hot pink action – and girl, you know you look good in it.
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First Three E-Cigarette Spots Are All Banned By U.K. Regulator
Trying Not To Promote Smoking, Marketers Fail to Mention What Product Does
By Emma Hall. Published on September 24, 2013.
Dispatches from the panicked GDPR frontline
The U.K.'s first three e-cigarette commercials have been banned from U.K. television following viewer complaints to the Advertising Standards Authority.
U.K. E-Lites cigarettes dancing baby
The spots for E-Lites, SKYCIG and Ten Motives – the only commercials for e-cigarettes to have aired on U.K. television – were banned for failing to clearly identify the product being advertised. The E-Lites ad was also banned for being appealing to children.
A spokesman for the ASA, the U.K.'s independent industry regulatory body, said, "These rulings set an important precedent. It's a useful benchmark for the sector: useful for consumers to know that we are responding to their concerns, and useful for practitioners in the sector to see how the rules are applied."
In their efforts to comply with the ad codes, the marketers were guilty of lack of clarity. All three spots are pretty obscure because they try so hard not to promote smoking that they neglect to mention what the product does. While they were condemned for being misleading, the ads were cleared by the ASA of being "irresponsible and harmful."
The ASA spokesman denied the codes are confusing. He said, "The codes are clear, they show what you can and can't do, but these are the first cases and there are some initial teething problems." The ASA deliberately grouped the three rulings together in the same week to avoid singling out one particular e-cigarette marketer.
The codes relating to e-cigarettes state that they cannot be advertised to children, refer to smoking, or have a name or design that an audience might associate with a tobacco product. And marketers can't claim that they are healthier than smoking regular cigarettes.
Douglas Mutter, operations manager for Meech Marketing, which distributes and markets SKYCIG in the U.K., said, "With any new product or industry it can be difficult learning what is right for everyone involved…The guidelines can be restrictive in terms of what we can portray in our television advertising, however…we now have a good understanding of what we can and cannot say."
The SKYCIG and Ten Motives spots had only one complaint each, but E-Lites received 65 complaints (only one from an anti-smoking group) possibly because the spot, by McCann Central, ran during prime time from January and featured a baby whose first steps incorporate a Gangnam Style dance move. Although it was only shown around programs aimed at viewers 16 years and over, the ASA ruled, "Because we considered that the content of the ad would be of particular interest to children and also referred to smoking, we concluded that the ad breached the code."
Trevor Field, sales and marketing director of E-Lites, said, "We were disappointed because we worked for 12 months with Clearcast [the body which pre-approves all TV ads before they go on air] to walk the right line. Obviously we disagree with the interpretation [that the ad appeals to children] but you've got to keep going forward."
British e-cigarette marketers are struggling to get to grips with the rules while they can still advertise on TV. Starting in 2016, e-cigarettes will be classified as medicines in the U.K. and will need to get a special license before they can advertise at all. Similar restrictions are expected across the European Union at the same time, bringing e-cigarettes into the same category as nicotine patches or nicotine chewing gum.
According to the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency, there are around 1.3 million users of e-cigarettes in the U.K. and 9 million regular smokers.
In the U.S., the Food and Drug Administration is expected to rule on e-cigarettes in October, when it is likely to assume regulatory control over the category, allowing it to impose restrictions. These may include bans on both sale to minors and TV ads. The public will have time to voice its opinions before any law is made final. Ad spending in the category is climbing fast, with Lorillard, which makes America's top-selling e-cigarette, Blu, planning to spend $40 million a year on ads.
Attitudes to e-cigarettes vary from country to country. In New Zealand and Austria, they are already classified as medicines, and the product has been banned in Australia, Brazil, Lebanon and Singapore, even though tobacco is on sale in all those countries.
CORRECTION: An earlier version of this story said new rules on e-cigarette ads were expected in the U.S. in October from the Federal Drug Administration. The agency is the Food and Drug Administration.
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Q: Why we use mixins rather than global functions in dart? In dart programming language we have mixins which basically are pack of reusable codes. like when we need to add a functionality to our class we use mixins. Imagine have a function like that:
void endSession {
     print('end');
}

if we define this function in a file like end_session_handler.dart we can use this function all over the app in every classes. but with mixins in dart we basically do the same thing with lots of boilerplate codes! like that in end_session_mixin:
mixin CanEndSession {
     void endSession{
          print('end');
     }
}

and in a class which we want use this code we write:
class Example with CanEndSession {
     endSession();
}

Why we should use mixins rather than global functions in our apps?

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Cannon, lead shot, pewter plates, gold dust, even a contentious pirate flag all readily come to mind when thinking of Blackbeard's ship Queen Anne's Revenge. Few, however, might consider the tool assemblage that was carried onboard, particularly an oddly-shaped, somewhat innocuous tool found on the site: a mechanical jack. Like their modern hydraulic counterparts, 17th and 18th century jacks were designed to lift or pry apart heavy objects. Described in mechanical and shipbuilding treatises, depicted on trade cards advertising the services and workshops of various smiths and ironmongers, and found in association with 19th century Conestoga wagons, jacks were ubiquitous tools. As generic lifting devices, they likely served a variety of utilitarian purposes, from moving cargo to lifting the wheels of gun carriages.
To do this, mechanical jacks take advantage of some basic physics to lift and lower a weight. One of the main features of a jack is its slotted, iron bar, or rack, on which a weight is placed. This bar passes through the center of a gearbox containing gears that mesh with and drive the rack. An s-shaped handle positioned over the gearbox, called a crank, operates those gears when turned. Moving the gears raises and lowers the rack. Metal plates bolted together with iron fasteners contained and protected this gearing mechanism along with a wooden housing that has not survived three hundred years underwater. Even though jacks were utilitarian tools, some comparative examples have been found with a variety of markings on them including the year, initials, and even decorative elements made using a punch and chisel.
Historical records have provided researchers with a substantial amount of information on these tools. Diderot's Encyclopedia depicts a jack in a wheelwright's workshop, underscoring that jacks were not constrained to one specific trade but were versatile tools used by variety of tradesmen. Two early 18th century French sources on naval architecture and shipbuilding support this, attesting that these tools were so useful in ship construction that a well-equipped workshop might have twenty to twenty-five jacks. While almost certainly an exaggeration, such a statement reiterates their importance and potentially explains their recovery from Queen Anne's Revenge: if jacks were necessary for ship building, they were also likely necessary for ship repair.
Historical records also name two carpenters who were onboard when Blackbeard captured the ship: Esprit Perrin, a master carpenter from Pellerin, and René Duval, from Nantes. Whether the jacks were theirs or were obtained later, taken from another prize captured by Blackbeard, cannot be determined. The jack recovered from Queen Anne's Revenge, like all the artifacts recovered from the shipwreck, is heavily concreted and its conservation, begun this year, will take several more years to complete. Hopefully by then we will know more about this unique tool.
-Brunel, Pierre. Dictionaire de Marine Contenant Les Termes De La Navigation et de L'architecture Navale. Amsterdam: 1702.
-Ducoin, Jacques. Barbe-Noire: Et le négrier La Concorde. Grenoble, France: Éditions Glénat, 2010.
-Gillispie, Charles C. ed. A Diderot Pictorial Encyclopedia of Trades and Industry: Manufacturing and the Technical Arts in Plates Selected from "L'Encyclopédia, ou Dictionnaire Raisonné des Sciences, des Arts et des Métiers" of Denis Diderot. Volume Two. New York, NY: Dover Publications, Inc., 1993.
-Horsley, J.E. Tools of the Maritime Trades. Newton Abbot, England: David & Charles, 1978.
-Mercer, H.C. Ancient Carpenters' Tools: Illustrated and Explained, Together with the Implements of the Lumberman, Joiner, and Cabinet-Maker in Use in the Eighteenth Century. Mineola, NY: Dover Publications, Inc, 2000.
-Moore, David, and Wendy Welsh. "Preliminary Report Relating to Hand-Screws or Mechanical Jacks Recovered from Queen Anne's Revenge." Preliminary report on file at NCDNCR QAR Lab, Greenville, NC: 2012.
-Mortier, David. L'Art de Batir les Vaisseaux, et d'en Perfectionner la Construction; de les Garnir de Leurs Apparaux, les Mettre en Funin, les Manoeuvrer, &c. Amsterdam: 1719.
-Shumway, G. and H.C. Frey. Conestoga Wagon 1750-1850: Freight Carrier for 100 Years of America's Westward Expansion. Third Edition. York, PA: George Shumway, Publisher, 1968.
-Plate 465. The Wheelwright I, from A Diderot Pictorial Encyclopedia of Trades and Industry: Manufacturing and the Technical Arts in Plates Selected from "L'Encyclopédia, ou Dictionnaire Raisonné des Sciences, des Arts et des Métiers" of Denis Diderot.
-Concreted jack from the Queen Anne's Revenge shipwreck site, by NC Department of Natural and Cultural Resources.
-In-progress jack from the Queen Anne's Revenge shipwreck site, by NC Department of Natural and Cultural Resources.


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Oxford, UK | Floating record store sets course for Oxford: A floating record store is set to drift into Oxfordshire this weekend. The Record Deck UK – a narrowboat selling new and second hand vinyl – is hoping to moor in Jericho, Oxford, between Isis lock and Hythe Bridge Street on Saturday. Assuming the boat runs to schedule, owner Luke Guildford is planning to open from 11am to 7pm, but is encouraging would-be customers to check their social media feeds closer to the time, as 'delays to travelling can occur in boat world.' He added: "It's a floating record shop that travels England visiting towns, floating markets and canal & river festivals. "I mostly sell a mix of secondhand vinyl."
Minneapolis, MN | Hymie's Records, a famed spot for vinyl in Minneapolis, is for sale. The owners are pledging to sell it only to someone who wants to keep the music spinning there. One of the Twin Cities' best-loved record stores is for sale, but the owners are pledging to sell it only to someone who wants to keep the music spinning there. Dave and Laura Hoenack, who bought Hymie's Records in Minneapolis nine years ago, want to spend more time with their two kids. So they are fielding offers to sell their vinyl specialty store, located on a revived stretch of East Lake Street in south Minneapolis. They are not interested in just liquidating their stock of vinyl records, however. "I want to still be able to go to a neighborhood record store in my own neighborhood," Dave Hoenack said.
Abbeyleix, IE | Vinyl record party night to raise funds in Abbeyleix: Fans of vinyl records and people looking for a fun night in Abbeyleix are welcome to a fundraising party this weekend. Abbeyleix Heritage House has lined up a DJ to spin vinyl records at a fundraising party. You can bring some favourites from you own collection to add to the mix. Finger food will be provided but bring your own wine or preferred tipple. Entry fee is €10 and can be paid in advance or on the night. Please contact 057 8731653 for more information. The event takes place on Saturday, July 28 from 8 pm
Cuyahoga Falls, OH | Pekar Music celebrates 20th anniversary in Cuyahoga Falls: …After nearly 30 years of working for someone else, Pekar said he decided he wanted to be his own boss. He first opened his shop on Portage Trail between Third and Fourth streets. When he opened his doors he had six guitars and $600 worth of S.I.T. brand guitar strings (made in Akron) hanging on the wall, along with some posters. He also had some record albums. Rent was $400 a month for 1,500 square feet of space. "I had $600 in the bank and I was wondering how I was going to pay the UPS driver," he said. "The UPS trucks were pulling up with merchandise and I had to pay them [cash] because I wasn't established … at that time."
Spartanburg, SC | Sound Observations: Thrift shop record find is a vintage Kieran Kane LP: There was a time when I'd regularly scour record bins at thrift shops in search of vintage LPs. That rarely happens anymore…A few weeks ago, however, I was reminded of why I still visit thrift shops from time to time and why it's still worth taking at least a cursory glance of what the record bins have to offer. As I casually flipped through an assortment of records at a local thrift shop, I was struck by the image of a young Kieran Kane seemingly staring right at my face. In my low-expectation haste, I think I actually flipped past the record sleeve and was forced to thumb backward for a double-take to make sure the image was indeed of Kane. Once I realized for sure that it was his mug, I anxiously pulled the vinyl record from the sleeve and carefully inspected it to make sure it wasn't scratched or warped. Thankfully, it wasn't.
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