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Robert "Bob" Russell Samz
ROBERT RUSSELL SAMZ Robert Russell Samz, age 85, of Argonne, passed away peacefully at home, Sunday, May 13, 2018. Bob was born October 25, 1932, in Argonne, to Russell J. and Priscilla M. (Fillion) Samz. He graduated from Crandon High School in 1950. He joined the United States Air Force April 3, 1953, and was honorably discharged April 2, 1957. He was trained as an airplane mechanic and spent most of his military service in Alaska, attaining the rank of Airman First Class. Bob helped his dad on the farm where he grew up and worked a variety of other jobs throughout his life, including State of WI DNR (fire tower sitter); meat cutter at Bonson's in Eagle River; meat cutter and carry out at Schaefer's in Crandon; SOTRA and Lakes Precision, Three Lakes; and cranberry marshes seasonally in Three Lakes. He was best known for owning Bob's Northland Grocery in Argonne, from 1973 to 1984, and asking all the babies that came in with their mothers his famous question, "Did you shit your pants today?" He loved talking to people, telling jokes and making people laugh. Bob played a variety of instruments, including the cornet, which he played in the high school band. He also played the guitar, dobro, foot pedal steel guitar and fiddle. He particularly enjoyed playing his guitar in bands with other local musicians, watching baseball and football, working on crossword puzzles and word finds and spending time with his family. Bob also had a love for trains, especially Soo Line and Wisconsin Central. In earlier days when trains went through Argonne, he could often be seen in his pickup truck next to the tracks, counting the cars and watching what was being hauled on the trains. Survivors include his loving wife of 40 years, Mary (Marquette) Samz, Argonne; son, Mark, Argonne, and daughter, Lynn (Craig) Flannery, Sun Prairie; sister, Marilyn L. Bobo, NuRoc Community Healthcare Center, (Blackwell), Laona ; several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents, Russell and Priscilla Samz. Visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m., Thursday, May 17, at Weber-Hill Funeral Home, Crandon, with a prayer service at 7 p.m., and from 10-11 a.m. at the funeral home Friday, May 18, followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m., St. Joseph Catholic Church, Crandon. Burial will be in St. Mary Cemetery, Argonne, following the service. Online condolences may be left family at www.weberhillfuneralhome.com
ROBERT RUSSELL SAMZ Robert Russell Samz, age 85, of Argonne, passed away peacefully at home, Sunday, May 13, 2018. Bob was born October 25, 1932, in Argonne, to Russell J. and Priscilla M. (Fillion) Samz. He graduated from Crandon High School... View Obituary & Service Information
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What We Learned from 49ers vs. Vikings
It's good to be home.
The San Francisco 49ers opened up the 2015 regular season with a win on "Monday Night Football."
The home team donned black uniforms for the first time ever in a 20-3 victory over the visiting Minnesota Vikings.
Here's what we learned after 60 minutes of football.
Bowman stellar in regular-season return
49ers vs. Vikings Week 1
Select images from San Francisco's season-opening showdown with Minnesota on "Monday Night Football." The game marked the debut of the team's first alternate uniform, #49ersRGB.
No. 53's presence in the 49ers defensive huddle was an instant spark. It also disrupted Adrian Peterson's return to regular season football.
Bowman recorded seven tackles and a sack in his first appearance at Levi's® Stadium. Although there was a minor scare when Bowman was hit in the midsection, causing him to leave the field for one play in the third quarter, the defensive captain had consistent presence in limiting Minnesota's production.
A matchup against Peterson was much discussed entering the game, but the former league MVP was held in check for most of the night. Peterson rushed 10 times for 31 yards and did not find the end zone against the 49ers.
Bowman and his fellow defenders made sure to stuff the dangerous back's running lanes for much of the night.
Bowman's Week 1 performance bodes well for a San Francisco defense with many new starters, including Kenneth Acker at right cornerback.
Defense holds up after early miscues
A 28-yard Phil Dawson field goal attempt was blocked by Vikings safety Andrew Sendejo and returned 44 yards by cornerback Marcus Sherels down to San Francisco's 26-yard line in the first quarter.
What seemed to be a momentum-changing moment in the first quarter was all for naught.
Blair Walsh missed a 44-yard field goal on Minnesota's ensuing possession.
Later in the first quarter, when Jarryd Hayne muffed his first punt-return attempt, resulting in a lost fumble at midfield. San Francisco's 2014 team MVP, safety Antoine Bethea, tackled Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph short of the first-down marker. The clutch stop turned the Vikings over on downs at San Francisco's 29-yard line.
Once again, the 49ers did not surrender any points in a precarious positon.
Hyde goes for 100-plus in first NFL start, makes Braxton Miller proud
Social media was buzzing last week when a former Ohio State quarterback-turned-wide receiver dazzled the nation with an open-field spin move against Virginia Tech.
Another Buckeye, Pierre Garçon, showed off his own epic spin move against Minnesota in his first NFL start. Hyde took a hand off towards his right, got stifled in the backfield, but the second-year running back instinctively spun towards the left side of the field and followed a Colin Kaepernick block as he dove into the end zone for a 10-yard score.
The dazzling run, one of many on a nice in which Hyde rushed for a single-game career high of 168, put the 49ers up 7-0 at the half.
Hyde finished the first half with 83 rushing yards on 12 carries. In comparison, the 49ers defense bottled up Peterson to the tune of 14 yards on four carries in the opening 30 minutes of action. San Francisco out-gained Minnesota 204 to 113 in total yards in the first half, too.
Hyde continued to pound his way through Minnesota's defense in the second half. Hyde utlized his natural cut-back ability on a variety of stretch run plays to the outside. He later added a 17-yard run in the fourth quarter to put San Francisco up 17-3 with 9:30 left in the game. The bruising runner finished the night as the most productive rusher on the field. Considering who was on the other sideline, Hyde's performance is definitely worth recognition.
Bush goes down with calf injury
Following his second carry of the night, Reggie Bush was announced as questionable to return late in the first quarter with a leg issue. Bush was later announced as out for the remainder of the game with a calf injury.
In his place, Hayne carried the ball three times for 13 yards as San Francisco's backup running back. Rookie runner Mike Davis was inactive for the game.
Mangini's defense features a blitzing secondary
We didn't know exactly what to expect from an Eric Mangini-coached defense. We knew the 49ers would employ a 3-4 scheme, but other than that, much was a mystery before the Vikings came to town.
But after Monday night, we now know that the defensive coordinator turned his defensive backs loose as added pass-rushers on Teddy Bridgewater.
Rookie safety Jaquiski Tartt blitzed and recorded the game's first sack on Bridgewater for a 14-yard loss in the first quarter.
The 49ers also applied pressure from the defensive line. Garrett Celek recorded his first sack of the year on Bridgewater on a key third-down in the second quarter. It was Carradine's fourth sack in his last four regular-season appearances.
Later in the second half, a Bethea blitz led to the veteran safety sacking Bridgewater for a 10-yard loss.
Mangini's diverse scheme stifled Bridgewater and Minnesota's play-makers. The visiting team managed to produce three points, 17 first downs and 248 total yards. Bridgewater finished the game completing 23-of-32 passes for 231 yards with an interception and a quarterback rating of 79.0.* *Tramaine Brock helped seal the victory with a fourth-quarter interception on an errant Bridgewater throw.

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"Our annual 'Accuity Cares' Day is one of our company's most cherished traditions, and we were honored to work with Central Middle School this year in partnership with the YMCA of Honolulu. Helping Central Middle School is the kind of project that means so much to our community, and in turn, to our staff, as we contribute to improving the lives of keiki and their learning environment. We want to give them more pride in their school and in themselves."
This year, approximately 70 Accuity employees gathered at Central Middle School to help refresh some classrooms with a new coat of paint. The YMCA of Honolulu is one of Hawaii's leading nonprofit, charitable organizations committed to nurturing the potential of youth, promoting healthy living and fostering a sense of social responsibility.
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This Is Your Brain on Sex: Krista Tippett Interviews Helen Fisher
MS. TIPPETT: I'm Krista Tippett, and this is On Being. Today, in a wide-ranging, personal conversation with the anthropologist/explorer of the science of love, sex, and marriage, Helen Fisher. She's well known for her TED talks and her research for Match.com, where she's chief science advisor. When we fall in love, it turns out, it's dopamine that makes us feel obsessed with the object of our desire, while chemicals released during sex activate a profound sense of bonding.
MS. TIPPETT: Another thing from your science that I was applying to that is you talked about how casual sex doesn't really remain casual.
MS. FISHER: It's not casual. Unless you're so drunk you can't remember.
MS. TIPPETT: And why? And why? I mean, how you can explain it, it's because of what is set off in your brain and your body conspires to make you start feeling attached to this person.
MS. FISHER: Or in love, or both.
MS. TIPPETT: Or in love. Yeah.
MS. FISHER: Right. And, when you have orgasm, you get a real flood of oxytocin and vasopressin. And these are the basic bodily and brain systems for attachment.
MS. TIPPETT: Right. It's like what mother's get when they love their babies. It's a primal…
MS. FISHER: Yeah, yeah. I mean, don't have sex with somebody you don't want to feel something for. I mean, people can do what they want to do. I'm not in the "should" business. But the bottom line is, if you don't want to get attached to somebody, it's easier to not sleep with them. [laughs]
MS. TIPPETT: [laughs] Right.
MS. FISHER: Because you might end up being attached to somebody who really does not fit into your life.
MS. TIPPETT: And I think as — again, in this new world — I mean, I grew up in a very conservative, strict, Southern Baptist — you know, small town where you were saving yourself for marriage, like, and this was just an absolute. And now I kind of look back on that and see it as helpful in a way. Like it provided boundaries that were good so that you didn't — I mean, I actually see these rules at a point.
MS. FISHER: Right. Human animal needs boundaries. And here we are in a society now where we don't have any rules. Nobody knows what to do.
MS. TIPPETT: Right. And even in very religious cultures like that, where people are kind of crafting their path towards marriage with these religious rules, I still think all the messages that are coming at them about who you marry, and about the romance of that are coming from movies with happy endings, and all the love songs that we just — that we're awash in at that age.
MS. FISHER: I remember…
MS. TIPPETT: And I wanted to ask you about that because I guess one of my kind of deeper concerns here with this subject is that somehow — I love your idea that this knowledge is power. And somehow our brains take us through these several, very powerful stages to getting to the point of being with other people. But somehow we need to figure out how to be intelligent and caring in this matter of long-term love and it seems like we have almost — it seems like our brains don't do that for us.
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A rare 'super blue blood moon' is set to light up the Hertfordshire sky at the end of January
Stargazers will be treated to another spectacular supermoon
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There's not long to wait until nighttime sky watchers can enjoy another stunning supermoon.
The last one occurred on the night of January 1 - a beautiful way to start 2018.
According to NASA, the next supermoon in 2018 will be on the night of January 31, reports The Mirror Online.
What's more, because it's the second full moon in the same calender month, it technically becomes a "blue moon" - an event that only happens every couple of years.
Supermoons are so-called because they appear larger and brighter in the sky than a regular full moon.
"The supermoons are a great opportunity for people to start looking at the moon, not just that once but every chance they have," said Noah Petro, a research scientist from NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center.
(Image: Reuters)
When can I see it?
Look up on the nights of January 31 and even February 1 at about 2am (GMT) for the best view. There's a window of opportunity if there are clear skies.
Make sure you're as far away from light pollution as possible.
A supermoon usually takes place every one to two years, when the full moon coincides with its closest point to Earth during its monthly orbit.
Because the moon has an elliptical orbit, one side - called the perigee - is about 48,280 km (30,000 miles) closer to Earth than the other side (the apogee).
When the sun, the moon, and Earth line up as the moon orbits Earth, that's known as syzygy (definitely something you want to keep in your back pocket for your next Scrabble match).
When this Earth-Moon-Sun system occurs with the perigee side of the moon facing us, and the moon happens to be on the opposite side of Earth from the sun, we get what's called a perigee-syzygy.
That causes the moon to appear much bigger and brighter in our sky than usual, and it's referred to as a supermoon - or more technically, a perigee moon.
What is a blue moon?
It's the rare moment when a second full moon appears during one calendar month, although its traditional meaning is slightly different.
A lunar month lasts about 29.5 days, whilst human months last anything between 28 and 31 days.
Occasionally, this means that a full moon can be seen twice in a month - which is referred to as a blue moon.
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Is there anything special about the January 31 supermoon?
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Yes, as well as being a supermoon, the January 31 moon will also enjoy a lunar eclipse.
"The moon's orbit around our planet is tilted so it usually falls above or below the shadow of the Earth," explained NASA.
"About twice each year, a full moon lines up perfectly with the Earth and sun such that Earth's shadow totally blocks the sun's light, which would normally reflect off the moon."
As dedicated stargazers will tell you, this is the first time the UK has experienced a blue moon lunar eclipse in 150 years.
"The moon will lose its brightness and take on an eerie, fainter-than-normal glow from the scant sunlight that makes its way through Earth's atmosphere," the space agency said.
"Often cast in a reddish hue because of the way the atmosphere bends the light, totally eclipsed Moons are sometimes called 'blood moons.'"
So it turns out that the next supermoon in 2018 will actually be a super-blue-blood-moon.
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Stay away from bright lights
Try and pick a spot marked by interesting buildings or trees so the moon shows up in comparison
Keep the flash off
If you're using your phone use your finger to focus the camera on where the moon is
The moon is actually moving so for a clear picture use an app that has a quick shutter speed
Tripods, zoom lenses and all the extra bits aren't really needed but will help keep you steady and get a better close-up
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Classical Pianist Mixes Ed Sheeran Into BGT Audition, Then Pushes Button & Crowd Loses It.
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Being able to claim you sang backup for Kanye West and Amy Winehouse is a whole new level of cool. And for one of Britain's Got Talent's newest stars Tokio Myers, 32, his unexpected journey to stardom is truly remarkable.
"Looking at the people I grew up around, I've had people I went to school with who are no longer here today because they're either literally dead or in jail," Myers explained to The Sun.
Myers overcame more than the area he was from. At age 11, Myers experienced a traumatic event first hand, when he witnessed his headmaster's murder.
"It's something I don't wish to talk about too much, because I don't want to bring it back too much for the family," he explained.
Despite all likelihood, Myers fought hard to not become just another statistic.
"I had music to really channel my energy and stay on a positive path," he told Express."Music and having that thing kept me out of a lot of trouble. I could have probably ended up in gangs, or been dead or in jail or whatever."
His own version of Debussy's Clair De Lune and Ed Sheeran's track, Bloodstream on piano impressed the judges so much that he earned four "yes's." When he received a standing ovation from both judges and audience, Myers responded with humility.
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Q: Deciphering HCI event from BLUEnrg-ms bluetooth device I am successfully able to communicate with my IDB05A1 from my nucleo-64 board.
I make it discoverable and pair my phone to it. However immediately after pairing, the device disconnects from my phone.
Before it disconnects I receive a HCI event i cannot decipher:
0x04 0xff 0x0b 0x01 0x0c 0x01 0x08 0x04 0x00 0x02 0x00 0x00 0x02 0x00
please help me decipher this. datasheet with commands and events
0x04        //HCI event
0xff        //Vendor specific
0x0b        //Contains 0b(12) bytes
0x01, 0x0c  //BLUEnrg event code
0x......

What event is this?

A: This event looks not related to the problem.
It indicates the modified value of some attribute.
HCI event packet:

0x04    //HCI event
0xff    //Vendor specific
0x0b    //Contains 0b(11) bytes
0x01 0x0c 0x01 0x08 0x04 0x00 0x02 0x00 0x00 0x02 0x00     //Event data

Event data:

0x0c01  //ACI_GATT_ATTRIBUTE_MODIFIED_EVENT
0x0801  //The connection handle which modified the attribute
0x0004  //Handle of the attribute that was modified
0x0002  //Length of the attribute data
0x00    //Offset
0x0002  //The modified value

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The call center concept is not new – operators began routing calls shortly after the telephone was invented in the late 19th century. The evolution from an operator simply answering an incoming call and connecting the two parties on a common trunk line to cloud-based systems that utilize "intuitive" internal technology that ensures callers reach the best agent to assist them is nothing short of astonishing. Where success in the first answering service settings established in the first half of the 20th century revolved around exceptional operator skills, call center operations management decisions in the 21st century are driven by digital innovations.
Accuracy and detail call documentation continue to be important for all call centers; however, today digital data also provides information that managers and division leaders can use to reduce operating expenses, enhance customer service, better allocate resources and save lives.
The EMS offices in Volusia County, Florida are using modern communication system features built into their call recording and tracking software to streamline call center operations toward better asset management without compromising customer service. By examining call data, the center's decision-makers determined offering cab vouchers could reduce non-emergency ambulance and fire truck transports each day by ten and six respectively. Callers have the option to refuse cab transports, but so far the new system is helping to ensure emergency transportation is more accessible to people with life-threatening conditions while allowing people with broken teeth and other "minor" health concerns are not left stranded. The new policy has the potential to improve call center operations service delivery and save money for both patients and the EMS center.
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Our boys return home after a two game road trip to take on the Colorado Switchbacks.
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Batman Returns is a 1992 American superhero film, directed and produced by Tim Burton, based on the DC Comics character Batman. It is the second installment of Warner Bros.' initial Batman film series, with Michael Keaton reprising the title role of Bruce Wayne/Batman. The film introduces the characters of Max Shreck (Christopher Walken), a business tycoon who teams up with the Penguin (Danny DeVito) to take over Gotham City, as well as the character of Catwoman (Michelle Pfeiffer). The film was nominated for Academy Awards for Best Visual Effects and Best Makeup, as well as two BAFTA awards. Batman Returns's budget was an estimated $65 million, grossing $266,822,354 worldwide.
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El Instituto Oceanográfico del Pacífico de México (IOP) es un centro de investigación oceanográfica e hidrográfica de la Armada de México. En sus instalaciones se desarrolla la Reunión Internacional de Investigadores del Archipiélago de Revillagigedo. Realiza investigación oceanográfica en apoyo a la seguridad marítima y en las operaciones navales en aguas nacionales, coadyuvando a las dependencias de la administración pública federal afines, en la definición e implementación de una política de explotación racional y adecuada conservación de los recursos marítimos de México, así como de preservar las condiciones del ecosistema marino en el mar territorial y zona económica exclusiva.
Cuenta con las embarcaciones hidrográficas de investigación ARM Alacrán (BI-08) y ARM Rizo (BI-09). Fue creado en julio de 1977 con el nombre de Instituto Oceanográfico de Manzanillo por la Dirección General de Oceanografía Naval de la Secretaría de Marina con el propósito de descentralizar actividades y contar con presencia en ese litoral siendo su primer director Gustavo Calderón Riveroll. En 1980, llegó una planta de investigadores con posgrados especializados en diferentes ramas de ciencias marinas obtenidos de instituciones nacionales y extranjeras. Desde 1996 cuenta con 2 brigadas de levantamientos hidrográficos con el fin de optimizar el desarrollo del Plan Nacional de Cartografía Náutica.

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La Secretaría de Marina en 1960 creó la Dirección General de Faros e Hidrografía acorde con las tendencias mundiales de los países ribereños de considerar los recursos marítimos como actores vinculados con la seguridad nacional y al proceso de desarrollo socioeconómico. A finales la década de los sesenta, la Armada de México incursiona de manera decidida en las actividades científicas vinculadas a la investigación oceanográfica por lo que la Dirección General de Faros e Hidrografía es sustituida en 1972 por la de Dirección General de Oceanografía y Señalamiento marítimo.
Con el establecimiento de la Zona Económica Exclusiva, en donde México adquiere derechos soberanos para fines de explotación, conservación y administración de los recursos naturales de los fondos marinos, subsuelo y aguas supradyacentes, se incrementa la necesidad de ampliar la investigación oceanográfica en nuestro país. El 1 de julio de 1977 la Secretaria de Marina a través de la Dirección general de Oceanografía crea el Instituto Oceanográfico de Manzanillo; inaugurado en 1979 por el entonces presidente José López Portillo. De esta manera, a partir de 1977 la Secretaría de Marina intensifica sus actividades de investigación oceanográfica, al tiempo que desconcentra hacia las costas gran parte de sus tareas.
El 16 de octubre del año 2000 es regularizado cambiando su denominación a Instituto Oceanográfico del Pacífico, con sede en Manzanillo, Colima. El 1 de febrero del 2004 el Instituto se integra como Dirección de Área dependiente del Instituto de Investigación y Desarrollo Tecnológico de la Armada de México. El 21 de enero del 2006 pasa a depender técnica y administrativamente de la Dirección General Adjunta de Oceanografía, Hidrografía y Meteorología y militarmente del Mando Naval en la jurisdicción. En la actualidad el instituto Oceanográfico del Pacífico se encuentra ubicado en las Instalaciones de la Sexta Región Naval.

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Damon Fowler is an American blues and blues rock singer, guitarist, and songwriter. Allmusic noted that "his sound is blues based, but there are hints of country, swamp rock, R&B, and swing in his playing and song writing." Greg Poulos has been a fixture on the Southwest Florida scene for decades. He is currently the man in charge of hot licks with Kettle of Fish, and before that he played in several bands including stints with Freddie King, The Venturas and Rock Bottom.
Crystal Shawanda Band
Crystal is currently getting ready for the official worldwide release of "Voo Doo Woman", and will be back on the road this summer/fall, and is already looking ahead and currently in the studio working on another blues album, a children's album, and an Aboriginal album. Crystal Shawanda is a soulful little powerhouse, and will make you feel every word. With a voice that's not like anyone you've ever heard, it's pure and precise, yet gritty and gutsy at the same time. Her high energy show will make you dance, sing, laugh, and cry, so do yourself a favor, and see if she's singing anywhere near you!
Tullie Brae Band
The soulful blues singer and multi-instrumentalist credits her musical gift to Gospel music like so many great soul singers before her. Tullie's musical journey began singing in church where her Daddy was a preacher near the cotton fields and wetlands of the Blues. The type of church where you could hear soul-shaking music before you even walked in the door! Early on, she assumed the role of choir director which led to touring professionally with Gospel groups. While touring and performing, Tullie was introduced to the many sounds and forms of different genres of music. Her Gospel roots naturally segued into the Blues where you can still hear and feel the hints of Soul along with her grit of Rock. Tullie is most comfortable on stage performing in her own unique style, sharing her heart & soul to each audience through her love of music.
The Jimmy's are an awesome Blues/R&B band from Madison, Wisconsin. They have been entertaining crowds for 12+ years. From local clubs to major festivals, they have traveled the globe! The Jimmy's previous albums have been nominated and/or received, multiple awards including Blues Performer, Contemporary Blues Album and Artist of the Year. The Jimmy's have included guest stars on their former releases including Bun E Carlos, Billy Flynn, Jim Liban and the Legendary Clyde Stubblefield. Now with a new album featuring long-time fan Marcia Ball and produced by Grammy award winning producer Tony Braunagel, The Jimmy's proudly present "Gotta Have It" with 13 gripping tracks that will get the party started, keep everyone dancin', and leave them wanting more!
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Lucky Peterson Tribute
Legendary American Bluesman Lucky Peterson, master of the blues guitar and the Hammond B3, died May 17, 2020 in Dallas, TX. He was 55 and survived by his wife, Tamara Peterson and four children.
In 2019, he celebrated his 50th anniversary of performing professionally. Born in Buffalo, NY in 1964, the son of James Peterson, a renowned blues guitarist and owner of "The Governor's Inn," a popular roadhouse club in the city and regular stop for some of the most famous bluesmen of the day. With all of the incredible talent and music going through the club, Little Lucky Peterson, as they called him at the time, learned very early in his life that his true calling was music, and in particular the Blues!
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Billy Branch & The Sons of Blues
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The English Sheik and the Yemeni Gentleman
A glimpse into life in the Yemen as rarely seen by Western audiences: images of the country's landscape and insight into the characters of the colorful Yemeni people and their rich customs. ... Read allA glimpse into life in the Yemen as rarely seen by Western audiences: images of the country's landscape and insight into the characters of the colorful Yemeni people and their rich customs. The film's journey across the Yemen is seen from the points of view of both expert and nov... Read allA glimpse into life in the Yemen as rarely seen by Western audiences: images of the country's landscape and insight into the characters of the colorful Yemeni people and their rich customs. The film's journey across the Yemen is seen from the points of view of both expert and novice - The Sheikh and The Gentleman. The film introduces Bader Ben Hirsi, a British-Yemeni ... Read all
Bader Ben Hirsi
A glimpse into life in the Yemen as rarely seen by Western audiences: images of the country's landscape and insight into the characters of the colorful Yemeni people and their rich customs. The film's journey across the Yemen is seen from the points of view of both expert and novice - The Sheikh and The Gentleman. The film introduces Bader Ben Hirsi, a British-Yemeni born and bred in London after his parents' exile from the Yemen in the 1960s for being relatives of the last ruling king, The Imam al Badr. Upon discovering the award-winning book, Yemen - Travels in Dictionary Land by Tim Mackintosh-Smith, Bader feels compelled to journey to the Yemen to discover his country, its people and traditions for himself. His main task, however, is to persuade the eccentric author, Mackintosh-Smith, an Englishman who has been living as a Yemeni in the ancient city of Sana'a for the past 18 years, to be his personal guide through the Yemen. A friendship soon develops between the 'Sheikh al Nasara' (Sheikh of Christians) and 'The Yemeni Gentleman' who appear to have been living parallel existences. Elaborate stories and experiences are exchanged as they journey together throughout the magical Yemen--from the Northern Highlands to the Red Sea coast and from the nostalgic Aden to the splendid Wadi Hadramaut. Together they explore the ancient World Heritage city of Sana'a and visit the derelict homes of Bader's long lost ancestors. —Ryan Davis, AFD
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SAN ANTONIO, Oct. 20, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rush Enterprises, Inc. (NASDAQ:RUSHA) (NASDAQ:RUSHB), which operates the largest network of commercial vehicle dealerships in North America, today announced that for the quarter ended September 30, 2015, the Company achieved revenues of $1.294 billion and net income of $19.9 million, or $0.48 per diluted share, compared with net income of $23.5 million, or $0.57 per diluted share, in the quarter ended September 30, 2014.
"We are proud of our solid financial performance this quarter," said W. M. "Rusty" Rush, Chairman, CEO and President of Rush Enterprises, Inc. "As expected, declines in energy sector activity continue to have a negative impact on Class 8 truck sales and aftermarket revenues. However, we were able to partially offset this impact through strong Class 4-7 truck sales, incremental large fleet business and aftermarket services in other regions of the country."
"We continued to implement our strategic growth initiatives through an acquisition in Nevada, expanded service capacity in Texas and Ohio, as well as enhanced aftermarket products and services.
"I'd like to take this opportunity to welcome the employees from our new locations in Nevada and Texas to the Rush Enterprises family. As always, we appreciate all of our employees for their contributions to our company's success and their continued focus on providing outstanding service to our customers."
Aftermarket services accounted for approximately 64% of the Company's total gross profits in the third quarter of 2015. Parts, service and body shop revenues increased by 5.9% as compared to the third quarter of 2014 and contributed to a quarterly absorption ratio of 116.2%.
"Continued demand for repair and maintenance of vehicles in operation, with particular strength on the East and West coasts, fleet and natural gas vehicle modifications and mobile services were the primary drivers of aftermarket revenues this quarter," said Rush. "However, we did see a negative impact to our overall parts and service revenues from decreased activity in the energy sector."
"Across the network, we are expanding our fleet of mobile services, extending our RushCare Rapid Parts call centers capabilities, increasing our aftermarket sales organization presence, expanding service capabilities and executing procurement, asset management and process improvement practices in an effort to improve customer service and aftermarket revenues," Rush added.
U.S. Class 8 retail sales were 67,241 units in the third quarter, up 13% over the same time period last year. While we outpaced the industry in new truck sales earlier this year, our Class 8 sales remained flat in the third quarter compared to the same period in 2014, and accounted for 6.6% of the U.S. Class 8 truck market.
"Deliveries to large over-the-road fleets accounted for the majority of our Class 8 new truck sales this quarter," explained Rush. "We have been able to replace significant declines in energy sector-related new Class 8 truck sales with expanded business from both current and new customers in other market segments and regions of the country, including incremental sales to large fleets."
Rush's Class 4-7 new truck sales outpaced the U.S. market, increasing by 12% over the third quarter of last year and accounting for 5.1% of the total U.S. market, while U.S. Class 4-7 truck sales in the third quarter were 56,378 units, up 5% over the same time period in 2014. "We continue to see the benefits of our large inventory of 'ready-to-roll' medium-duty work trucks in stock across the country, providing trucks when needed to those benefitting from a healthier economy," added Rush.
For 2015, ACT Research forecasts U.S. retail sales for Class 8 vehicles to reach 269,000 units and U.S. retail sales for Class 4-7 vehicles to reach 205,950 units by year end. "We expect our truck sales will remain stable for the remainder of 2015," Rush said.
For 2016, ACT Research forecasts U.S. Class 8 retail sales to be 248,000 units, down 7.8% over this year. ACT Research also forecasts Class 4-7 retail sales to be 212,850, up 3.4% over 2015.
"While it is still too early to predict, given the decrease in the average age of Class 8 fleet vehicles and the anticipated softening of used truck values, we believe Class 8 truck sales could decrease even further in 2016 than ACT Research currently forecasts," said Rush.
In August, the Company's Momentum Fuel Technologies business began production of its compressed natural gas (CNG) fuel systems at its manufacturing facility near Fort Worth, Texas. Momentum Fuel Technologies currently offers CNG fuel systems in three configurations; two additional configurations will be introduced next month. "We are extremely encouraged by the initial interest in Momentum Fuel Technologies' CNG fuel systems," said Rush. "The system is being sold through Momentum Fuel Technologies dedicated sales force and our network of Rush Truck Centers and installed by our Custom Vehicle Solutions vehicle engineering and modification business."
The Company expanded its Rush Truck Centers dealership network during the third quarter to include a total of 121 locations in 21 states. This month, the Company acquired a full service Peterbilt dealership in Las Vegas, Nevada in connection with the divestiture of the Company's Peterbilt dealership in Charlotte, North Carolina. The dealership swap was a like-kind exchange and fits the Company's strategy of not having dealerships representing multiple Class 8 manufacturers in the same market, as the Company continues to operate a facility representing International, Hino and Isuzu trucks in Charlotte. The acquisition of the Las Vegas Peterbilt dealership marks the Company's first entry into the Nevada market and provides a natural fit into the Company's network of contiguous dealerships across the southern United States. The Company also opened a new full service Peterbilt dealership in Brownsville, Texas and a Rig Tough independent used truck outlet in Dallas, Texas.
Service capacity expansion also continues. The Company opened a newly constructed full service dealership, representing International, IC Bus, Isuzu, Ford and Mitsubishi Fuso trucks and buses in Cincinnati, Ohio. The new 83,000 square foot state-of-the-art facility features an expanded parts inventory, heated shop floors and offers 43 service bays, including three natural gas service bays and a collision center.
This week the Company opened its newly constructed Rush Truck Center facility in San Antonio, Texas. The new facility represents Peterbilt and Hino truck brands and features 91,000 square feet, 45 air-conditioned service bays including six dedicated natural gas service bays and an expanded parts inventory. The San Antonio complex also provides new headquarters for Rush Truck Leasing, Rush Refuse Systems, Rush Towing Systems and Rush Crane Systems.
Service capability expansion also continues with new facility construction, renovation and expansions progressing at locations California, Colorado, Ohio and Texas.
The Company also continues the rollout of its unique telematics product offering. "With our expansive portfolio of aftermarket solutions and excellent industry relationships, we are able to offer an industry-leading, customizable telematics system that provides end users with vehicle and driver performance information and can be installed, serviced and monitored all within our Rush Truck Centers network," said Rush.
In the third quarter, the Company's gross revenues totaled $ 1.294 billion, a 4.3% increase from gross revenues of $1.241 billion reported for the quarter ended September 30, 2014. Net income for the quarter was $19.9 million, or $0.48 per diluted share, compared to net income of $23.5 million, or $0.57 per diluted share, in the quarter ended September 30, 2014.
Parts, service and body shop revenues were $360.7 million in the third quarter of 2015, compared to $340.6 million in the third quarter of 2014. The Company delivered 4,412 new heavy-duty trucks, 2,889 new medium-duty commercial vehicles, 312 new light-duty commercial vehicles and 2,169 used commercial vehicles during the third quarter of 2015, compared to 4,384 new heavy-duty trucks, 2,587 new medium-duty commercial vehicles, 377 new light-duty commercial vehicles and 1,956 used commercial vehicles during the third quarter of 2014.
Rush Enterprises will host its quarterly conference call to discuss earnings for the third quarter on Wednesday, October 21, 2015, at 10 a.m. Eastern/9 a.m. Central. The call can be heard live by dialing 877-638-4557 (US) or 914-495-8522 (International) or via the Internet at http://investor.rushenterprises.com/events.cfm.
For those who cannot listen to the live broadcast, the webcast will be available on our website at the above link until January 15, 2016. Listen to the audio replay until October 28, 2015, by dialing 855-859-2056 (US) or 404-537-3406 (International) and entering the Conference ID 53082540.
Rush Enterprises, Inc. is the premier solutions provider to the commercial vehicle industry. The Company owns and operates Rush Truck Centers, the largest network of commercial vehicle dealerships in the United States, with 121 dealership locations in 21 states. These vehicle centers, strategically located in high traffic areas on or near major highways throughout the United States, represent truck and bus manufacturers, including Peterbilt, International, Hino, Isuzu, Ford, IC Bus and Blue Bird. They offer an integrated approach to meeting customer needs — from sales of new and used vehicles to aftermarket parts, service and body shop operations plus financing, insurance, leasing and rental. Rush Enterprises' operations also provide vehicle up-fitting, chrome accessories, tires and CNG fuel systems and vehicle telematics products. For more information, please visit www.rushenterprises.com.
Certain statements contained herein, including those concerning current and projected market conditions, sales forecasts, the expected interest and sales of our new Momentum Fuel Technologies compressed natural gas (CNG) fuel systems, the expected interest and sales of our telematics product offerings, demand for the Company's services and the impact of decreased energy sector activity are "forward-looking" statements (as such term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995). Because such statements include risks and uncertainties, actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, competitive factors, general U.S. economic conditions, economic conditions in the new and used commercial vehicle markets, customer relations, relationships with vendors, the interest rate environment, governmental regulation and supervision, product introductions and acceptance, changes in industry practices, one-time events and other factors described herein and in filings made by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Management uses "Adjusted Total Debt" to reflect the Company's estimated financial obligations less debt related to lease and rental fleet (L&RFD) and floor plan notes payable (FPNP), and "Adjusted Net (Cash) Debt" to present the amount of Adjusted Total Debt net of cash and cash equivalents on the Company's balance sheet. The FPNP is used to finance the Company's new and used inventory, with its principal balance changing daily as vehicles are purchased and sold and the sale proceeds are used to repay the notes. Consequently, in managing the business, management views the FPNP as interest bearing accounts payable, representing the cost of acquiring the vehicle that is then repaid when the vehicle is sold, as the Company's credit agreements require it to repay loans used to purchase vehicles when such vehicles are sold. The Company's lease & rental fleet are fully financed and are either (i) leased to customers under long-term lease arrangements or (ii), to a lesser extent, dedicated to the Company's rental business. In both cases, the lease and rental payments fully cover the capital costs of the lease & rental fleet (i.e., the principal repayments and interest expense on the borrowings used to acquire the vehicles and the depreciation expense associated with the vehicles), plus a profit margin for the Company. The Company believes excluding the FPNP and L&RFD from the Company's total debt for this purpose provides management a more accurate picture of the Company's capital structure and leverage profile and assists investors in performing analysis that is consistent with financial models developed by Company management and research analysts. "Adjusted Total Debt" and "Adjusted Net (Cash) Debt" are both non-GAAP financial measures and should be considered in addition to, and not as a substitute for, the Company's debt obligations, as reported in the Company's consolidated balance sheet in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Additionally, these non-GAAP measures may vary among companies and may not be comparable to similarly titled non-GAAP measures used by other companies.
The Company presents EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA as additional information about its operating results. The presentation of Adjusted EBITDA that excludes the addition of interest expense associated with FPNP to EBITDA is consistent with management's presentation of Adjusted Total Debt, in each case reflecting management's view of interest expense associated with the FPNP as an operating expense of the Company, and to provide management a more accurate picture of its operating results and to assist investors in performing analysis that is consistent with financial models developed by management and research analysis. "EBITDA" and "Adjusted EBITDA" are both non-GAAP financial measures and should be considered in addition to, and not as a substitute for, net income of the Company, as reported in the Company's consolidated statements of income in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Additionally, these non-GAAP measures may vary among companies and may not be comparable to similarly titled non-GAAP measures used by other companies.
"Free Cash Flow" and "Adjusted Free Cash Flow" are key financial measures of the Company's ability to generate cash from operating its business. Free Cash Flow is calculated by subtracting the acquisition of property and equipment included in the Cash flows from investing activities from Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities. For purposes of deriving Adjusted Free Cash Flow from the Company's operating cash flow, Company management makes the following adjustments: (i) adds back draws (or subtracts payments) on the floor plan financing that are included in Cash flows from financing activities as their purpose is to finance the vehicle inventory that is included in Cash flows from operating activities, (ii) adds back proceeds from notes payable related specifically to the financing of the lease and rental fleet that are reflected in Cash flows from financing activities, (iii) subtracts draws on floor plan financing, net and proceeds from L&RFD related to business acquisition assets that are included in Cash flows from investing activities, (iv) subtracts principal payments on notes payable related specifically to the financing of the lease and rental fleet that are included in Cash flows from financing activities, and (v) adds back non-maintenance capital expenditures that are for growth and expansion (i.e. building of new dealership facilities) that are not considered necessary to maintain the current level of cash generated by the business. "Free Cash Flows" and "Adjusted Free Cash Flows" are both presented so that investors have the same financial data that management uses in evaluating the Company's cash flows from operating activities. "Free Cash Flow" and "Adjusted Free Cash Flow" are both non-GAAP financial measures and should be considered in addition to, and not as a substitute for, net cash provided by (used in) operations of the Company, as reported in the Company's consolidated statement of cash flows in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Additionally, these non-GAAP measures may vary among companies and may not be comparable to similarly titled non-GAAP measures used by other companies.


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KITH and Versace and Bella, Oh My!
See the gilded campaign imagery shot by Pierre Toussaint.
by Taylor Roberts (Usa)
In what appears to be a high-fashion mad-lib gone completely right, KITH's partnership with Versace not only has given us a collection that marries iconic Italian luxury with the irresistibility of ultra-hype streetwear but even better, they cast Bella Hadid as the star of the collection's campaign. Yes, the 22-year-old model collects yet another check (she was also just announced as the new face of Michael Kors) and can be seen lounging, lazing, and dripping in KITH X Versace goodies, set against a gilded Italian mansion photographed by Pierre Toussaint.
Totaling 100 styles, the collaboration delivers menswear, womenswear, and accessories; the former made up of outerwear, formal wear, and sportswear while the latter includes a convertible velour puffer coat, silk robe, bras, and swimsuits. So whether you're in need of a business suit, a tracksuit, a swimsuit, or nothing at all and you just want to own a piece this sure to be sold out collection look no further. Notably, you will see a different version of Versace's iconic Medusa logo, as KITH's own logo has been placed expertly across the gorgon's eyes.
Of course, it wouldn't be KITH if sneakers weren't in the mix. Footwear being Fieg's specialty, he took the partnership as an opportunity to revive the famed Amico Trainer. First introduced in the 90s, this is the first time the shoe has been reincarnated, and now also in a brand new low-top silhouette alongside the original mid. Bellisima!
KITH x Versace releases Friday, February 15, at all KITH shops and at 8 PM (Dubai Time) on Kith.com. The collection will also release at select international Versace flagship stores.
Louis Vuitton x Grace Coddington
Collaborating with artists is a big thing in the fashion world. This time, Louis Vuitton joins forces with legendary artist, fashion journalist and Anna Wintour's eternal wingwoman, Grace Coddington
09.11.2018 by Suze van As (Netherlands)
Coach x Selena Gomez -The Sequel!
Coach launches Coach x Selena Gomez, the second creative collaboration with the actress, singer and face of the brand
10.16.2018 by Kay Sue
Mary Katrantzou – happily making fashion history repeat itself
Ever kick yourself for not investing in one of Mary Katrantzou's most iconic designs? Chastise yourself no longer. The multi-award-winning British fashion designer has just reissued a capsule collection of her most famous pieces exclusively on Matchesfashion.com. Ready, steady….shop!
10.08.2018 by Lucy Wildman
Moncler Launches Born to Protect Jackets Entirely Made From Sustainable Materials
A plan for the future becomes a physical reality, as Moncler announces it is releasing a range of jackets entirely made of sustainable materials for men, women and children as part of the Moncler Born to Protect plan.
4 Must-Have Hairstyles for 2021
Experiment with a new haircut (or color) in the new year with some of the trendiest hairstyles of 2021.
01.13.2021 by Claire Marie Ayroles (France)


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May Create: The Asparagus Is Up
Created May 5, 2014 | Updated May 11, 2014
Veronica, the Asparagus Is Up
Oh, the influence of nature. Its symbolism. Its power to stir the imagination…even with Nazis outside the theatre.
I am inspired to these ruminations by a re-viewing of a truly exhilarating German film from 1997, The Harmonists, which chronicles the rise of a Berlin-based supergroup in the 1930s. The Comedian Harmonists were the Beatles of their day. They packed houses, people loved them. The Reichskulturkammer didn't love them, because three of the six men were Jewish. One of the others had a Jewish wife. Eventually, they were broken up: the founder of the group, Harry Frommermann, ended up entertaining the US troops, while the bass singer worked on V-2 rockets for Werner von Braun. The Bulgarian went back to Sophia, and Roman Cycowski became a cantor in San Francisco. All of them outlived Hitler, I'm glad to report.
The film isn't about Nazis. The film is about music, something Nazis aren't good at. Trust me on this – I actually know the words to the Horst Wessel Lied. It has a beat, and you can march to it, is all you can say.
The Harmonists were geniuses. Their music sparkles. It makes you laugh. And it's a musical education in itself. For example, try listening to this wordless Duke Ellington number. Just click on Number 10, 'Creole Love Call'. (You don't have to know German, see?) Now, don't you understand more about how a jazz orchestra works, just by listening?
So what does this have to do with plants and symbolism? I'm getting to that. Pretty much the biggest hit ever for the Comedian Harmonists was a very peppy number called 'Veronika, der Lenz ist da'. Or 'Veronica, Spring Has Sprung'. And it has about the most interesting musical vegetable joke I've ever heard.
Here's how it goes:
Veonika, der Lenz ist da,
Die Mädchen singen Tralala,
Die ganze Welt ist wie verhext,
Veronika, der Spargel wächst…
Now, that line, der Spargel wächst, always gets a big laugh. Why? Here's the translation:
Veronika, the spring is here,
The girls are singing tralala,
The whole world is caught in a spell,
Veronika, the asparagus is growing…
Okay, you can't sing that, but it's more or less literal. So why is it funny, foreigners want to know? In the Harmonists film, Ari the Bulgarian asks this, and they explain. He's so delighted, he goes on and on about it for years…
Let's do some pop culture analysis, circa 1927. First, you must know that Germans go crazy in spring. It's everybody's favourite season. About 1 May, they're out there hiking, picnicking, singing their hearts out. Mein Vater war ein Wandersmann, and so on. It's just good to be alive in Central Europe in spring, and the people know it as well as the birds. So the peppy first line, der Lezn ist da, points to a long tradition of celebrating spring. Particularly since the word 'Lenz' is an old-fashioned, poetic word. Not Frühling, mind you, but Lenz. It's like saying 'the daffodils open their eyes'. Yeah, like that.
But if the listener was being primed for Romanticism 101 by that first line, the second debunks the mood a bit:die Mädchen singen Tralala. It's, er, dismissive. Tralala, indeed. Also, the girls are doing the singing, not the birds. That points to a different drift in this song…maybe it's not about Romantic nature worship, but more Cole Porterish, as in 'birds do it, bees do it…'?
die ganze Welt ist wie verhext. Okay, there's magic in the air, we get that. But verhext is more like, 'Nature's got the whammy on,' rather than 'it's magical'. A tiny ironic touch here. Now it's coming…wait for it…
Veronika, der Spagel wächst. WHAT The asparagus is growing? That's why you laugh. First, in May, every restaurant in town has up signs advertising asparagus on the menu – and if you have never tasted that dish of fresh, seasonal asparagus, combined with new potatoes in a cream sauce, I feel sorry for your culinary deprivation – but what is a vegetable doing in this song about springtime fancy?
Well, er…it's the shape, you see. And the direction it's growing in, and…well, gosh, do we have to spell it out? The line is naughty without being actionable. Even the Reichskulturkammer couldn't filter out that reference. Even the Hays Office couldn't, although they famously objected to the oysters and snails in Spartacus. Asparagus is sexy, 'nuff said.
So, vegetables. Springtime. And a jaunty tune. Are you ready to hear it? Be my guest. Click on numbers 2 and 3, to hear both versions. Giggle where appropriate. Dance along. Be glad it's spring, and there's music in the world, and love, and asparagus with new potatoes. I know I am.
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Cannabis tends to spark a desire for adventure, and with recreational and medicinal cannabis legal in more locations than ever, this summer is a perfect time to combine your love of the open road with your love of America's favorite herb.
While pairing any type of travel with cannabis can be a little tricky, trips that require driving present a unique set of challenges. However, following a few simple rules makes it easy to stay safe and compliant with local laws as you take the high road, and incorporating cannabis can make for a wonderful trip if you do things right. Let the following tips guide you as you gather your crew, pack up the car, and head out on your next great adventure.
For every day you're on the road, you'll want at least one person to stay completely sober, so the more buddies you bring, the more people in the car will have the option of being high for the ride. For the lucky passengers, riding high has many benefits. The hours will fly by; the scenery will be especially beautiful; you'll laugh at pretty much everything along the way; you'll jam out to music; and some strains even quell nausea in passengers prone to carsickness.
If you're planning on riding solo you don't have to take cannabis out of the picture completely, but it's never okay to drive under the influence (no matter how deserted the lonely desert roads may seem), so plan your consumption for when you arrive at each day's destination. Bonus: it gives you something to look forward to as the miles slip away beneath your tires.
Bringing cannabis across any state lines is illegal federally – even if you're driving across the bridge from legal Washington to legal Oregon, it's technically a no-no. Are you likely to get stopped if you're driving safely? Nope, but just be aware of what's officially acceptable and what's not. It's especially unwise to cross international borders with cannabis, even on accident. If you're driving from Washington state to British Columbia, for instance, be sure you triple-check your purse or suitcase for wayward joints you might have forgotten about before you arrive at the border.
Don't lament the fact that you can't bring your homegrown bud along for the whole trip; use it as an excuse to check out the local selection in the cannabis-friendly places you visit.
If you're driving with cannabis – especially pungent raw flower – keep it in the trunk while you're moving. That way, if you get pulled over because your tail light is out, it's best not to raise any questions with a skunky car, even if cannabis is completely legal where you are. Police officers don't have a good way of testing whether a driver is high, so a mere whiff could be enough to raise suspicions and cause trouble. No one should be smoking in the car while it's moving: if you want to re-up on the go, pack some edibles for passengers to munch on.
It's always best to know before you go – before you set off on your journey, determine where cannabis is legal and where it's not, whether you'll need a medical card to procure some, and what any local penalties entail. If you have a medical card, figure out which other states will accept your out-of-state authorization. Are you looking to stop at a rec store while you're in, for instance, Colorado? Keep in mind that even where cannabis is legal state-wide, some cities have banned local sales, so use our dispensary finder to pinpoint the places you'd like to visit.
Once there, use our strain explorer to figure out which strains are available nearby, or ask your budtender to recommend local favorites that you can't get anywhere else.
Road trips were made for getting away from your day-to-day routine, and perhaps more than any other form of travel, they're about the journey over the destination. Pick a drive with beautiful foliage, ocean views, mountainous elevation gains, or unique geographical formations, sit back in the passenger seat, and enjoy the view out the windows. The more unique, peaceful or colorful the scenery, the better. Roadside points of interest or elevated vantage points make for great places to stop, stretch, and smoke, too.
Good things to eat and listen to are a must for any road trip, and for a cannabis-centric road trip that's especially true. Download all the new albums you've been meaning to get through, and stock up on podcasts from the likes of This American Life, Radiolab, On Being, and TED Radio Hour on topics such as "what is beauty," "the unknown brain," "how it all began," and "are you sure?" – you'll be transfixed and amazed at how fast the miles pass. As you listen, chow down on everything from white cheddar popcorn to apple slices to those tasty peanut butter pretzels – and be sure to stop at fun, funky restaurants that you come across off the beaten path.
If you live in a state where cannabis is illegal, a road trip is the perfect excuse to visit a legal state and shop for edibles, concentrates and strains to your heart's content. Just remember to consume them without breaking any rules. To that end, there are numerous canna-friendly bed and breakfasts popping up in legal states, and if you're bringing a camper van or plan to pitch your own tent, so much the better for enjoying your freshly purchased herb.
If cannabis is already plentiful where you're living or traveling, other great destinations include awe-inspiring natural wonders (think Redwoods, Niagara Falls, or the Grand Canyon), secluded campgrounds where you can enjoy your cannabis meditatively, hot springs where you can stargaze with your sweetheart and let the world slip away, or fantastic restaurants where the meal will be better than ever when you're medicated. Wherever you go, whether on a day trip or a cross-country drive, remember to sit back, relax, and enjoy the ride.
Perfect cab ride for cabby. Do they discuss if you have money for cab? Do they discuss American on patrol? Would they use to smoke in car before hand, yes they would. If thee narrator had a ticket.


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PUB selects PWNT ceramic membrane technology to upgrade Choa Chu Kang water works, Singapore
Singapore water utility PUB has selected CeraMac membrane technology of PWN Technologies to upgrade part of its water treatment plant Choa Chu Kang later this year.
This full-scale plant comes after a rigorous 18-month trial of PWNT's CeraMac demonstration plant to validate the efficiency and reliability of its ceramic membranes in water treatment.
Singapore's Choa Chu Kang water works (CCKWW) will become the first waterworks in Singapore to use ceramic membrane technology to increase the plant's operating efficiency and reliability.
CeraMac technology was successfully introduced for the first time at the Andijk III water treatment plant, the Netherlands in May 2014.
PWNT developed a special high pressure vessel that contains the ceramic membranes. The vessel cleans the membranes fully automatic.
Lower life cycle costs
Ceramic membrane technology is one of the latest technological breakthroughs in membrane technology. It is energy efficient, with a much smaller footprint. Its life cycle cost is also expected to be lower compared with existing membrane systems.
National water agency PUB will collaborate with PWN Technologies (PWNT) to employ the use of PWNT's CeraMac membrane technology.
UGL (Singapore) Pte Ltd will design and build the CeraMac system at CCKWW, with the membrane system from PWN Technologies and membranes supplied by Japanese ceramic membrane specialist Metawater.
The new CeraMac plant at CCKWW will have a daily capacity of 40 million gallons per day (mgd) and will be operational in 2018. Upon completion, the plant at CCKWW will be one of the largest ceramic membrane plants for drinking water treatment in the world.
Construction of the CeraMac pilot plant at Choa Chu Kang water works where the technology was tested for 18 months.
Satisfying test results
Mr Harry Seah, PUB's Chief Technology Officer said, "PUB is always on the lookout for more innovative and cost-effective ways of treating and producing water. We have been studying and testing the merits of ceramic membrane technology for a few years now, and we are satisfied with the results. Both polymeric and ceramic membranes can now be considered in our other waterworks when they are due for upgrading."
Jonathan Clement, CEO of PWN Technologies said, "We are proud to be a partner for this seminal project which serves as a powerful statement of PUB's commitment to innovation in water treatment. Being chosen is also a validation of PWN Technologies' commitment to developing and implementing sustainable, cost-effective water treatment systems for greater water security."
UGL CEO Ross Taylor said, "UGL in partnership with PWNT are pleased to be a part of the upgrade of Choa Chu Kang Water Works in Singapore. UGL has a solide track record in the water industry in Singapore dating back to the late 1960's and we look forward to working with PUB and PWNT on the successful delivery of this innovative project."
Ceramic membrane technology has already been validated in Japan, with more than 117 plants at present (and 137 plants worldwide) utilising ceramic membranes similar to those that will be installed at CCKWW.
The first of these membranes were first installed as early as in 1998. There have been more than 17 years of continuous operation with no known membrane breaks, replacements or membrane-related shutdowns.
This news item was originally published on the websites of PUB and PWN Technologies.
● PWN Technologies demonstrates world's first Six-CeraMac plant to international top audience, 14 May 2014
● PWN Technologies to design Six/CeraMac-installation for South West Water, UK, 30 September 2014
● SIWW2014: PWN Technologies launches compact series CeraMac membranes at water week, 4 June 2014
● PUB Singapore and PWN Technologies extend joint development of ceramic membrane filtration, 24 January 2013
PWN Technologies
Velserbroek, the Netherlands
www.pwntechnologies.com
www.pub.gov.sg


A program able and configurable electronic surge control for butterfly valves. This system has a battery backup that allows the electric EIM actuator to function after power failure.
EIM+SURGE GUARD VFD can be programmed and configured with the EIM electric motor operator to control speed/cycle time during an opening or closing cycle to minimize transient surges.
In an emergency shutdown, our 120 VAC model can be programed to instantly close at twice the normal speed in a power failure situation.


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Wye Valley NHS Trust Press Release 99-2012
Press Release – November 9 2012
Hospital radio in Hereford clocks up 40 years of broadcasting.
It was during a hospital stay in 1972 that a young 20-year-old, Dave Heggie, asked questions of
the then hospital administration why the tubes on his bed side didn't have any music playing.
It seems that the hospital had paid for the investment in the wards but they didn't have any
Therefore, a young Dave approached the local Lions club and Roy Romerill at the Herefordshire
County Youth Service, and Hospital Radio started.
Over the last 40 years, Hospital Radio in Hereford has continued to grow. It has an active
membership and works with many organisations throughout the county helping it raise money to
stay on air, and entertain patients at the County Hospital.
For the last three years, thanks to help of the Lions Club, it broadcasts its output on the internet
and patients who are awaiting surgery can continue to listen in, via their internet radio, smartphone
or computer.
Over the weekend of the December 1 2012 the volunteers celebrated their 40 years by holding a
non-stop 40 hour long broadcast.
For more details call Hereford 233033 or drop us an email to info@hhr.org.uk, or via the web
site www.hhr.org.uk
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Apple iTunes app Launched
Hereford Hospital Radio now have an app for Apple iTunes which allows patients to listen to us away from the hospital.
The app was written by Brett Jenkins, who grew up in Hereford and has since been involved with Student Radio Station Xtreme and also wrote an app for their station.
Brett was approached by Hereford Hospital Radio to expand the internet radio base of HHR, following its launch in 2010. Following months of work, and testing, and the approval process laid down by Apple, the app has been launched. Download it now from iTunes.
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A rapprochement in 2009?
The Chinese premier's tour of Europe marks an upgrading of relations with the European Commission and even hints at early hope for its most troubled relationship, with France.
By Philippe Le Corre
For those who have been following the story of Sino-European relations for the past 20 years, the latest twist in the tale – Prime Minister Wen Jiabao's tour of Europe two months after cancelling an EU-China summit in Lyon – is familiar. It is a tale with a brief synopsis: China is returning to Europe – on its own terms.
After a difficult year-end, the Chinese government was anxious to restore to normal the set of relations it enjoys with the 27-member European Union, including the European Commission. After all, the EU is a weighty trading partner and therefore vital to the economy of the People's Republic of China.
But it did so on its own terms: Wen travelled to Berlin, London, Madrid and attended the World Economic Forum in Davos. He apparently 'avoided' Paris.
There is, though, a significant new element in this story. When Wen visited Brussels, for the first time in five years, he was surely making a point: that Beijing recognises the role of the European Commission as a key player in Sino-European relations. In Chinese eyes, the European Commission has become an entity of its own.
That has not always been the case. China has much preferred to deal with individual states, such as Germany, France and the UK; and each of these nations have traditionally dealt separately with China, sending their leaders and company CEOs, negotiating separate aid programmes and – sometimes – winning contracts from the Chinese government.
But, since the late 1990s, the Commission has established a physical presence in Beijing and other Chinese cities, it has invested in China's education, culture, science plus research and development and its commissioners and other officials have paid many visits to the country. That strategy may be paying off.
Still, the most important news last week was the announcement that China and the EU will hold a top-level summit in the near future, a matter of months after Beijing cancelled the Lyon summit because French President Nicolas Sarkozy's met the Dalai Lama in Poland. That serious blow to relations both with France and the EU followed some bumpy months in Sino-French relations, mainly because of Tibet and human-rights issues. Sarkozy will never be another Jacques Chirac, Sarkozy's predecessor, in the eyes of the Chinese leadership, but China's attempt to re-establish the usual rapport with the EU by agreeing to a summit also suggests there is some prospect that it will also restore normal relations with France. Diplomats are working towards that – and 2009 would be a timely moment, as this year marks the 45th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries.
There were other positive signs of a warmer relationship between the EU and China. The visit served as an opportunity for the Chinese premier to sign nine important agreements, including one regarding the protection of intellectual property rights and another on co-operation to prevent illicit imports of chemical substances used to produce synthetic drugs. Both issues are frequently mentioned by critics who accuse China of not being as responsible and engaged as it should be.
As the world's third-largest economy with strong financial reserves and an average annual growth of 10% since 1990, China could, if it so wished, contribute to restoring the world economy to health. The Brussels visit has shown that it is now prepared to play a bigger role in that global effort. Wen assured the Europeans that "China and the EU are walking hand in hand to face the financial crisis". The announcement by Wen and José Manuel Barroso, the president of the European Commission, that high-level trade and economy talks will take place in April, around the time of the G20 meeting in London, was also aimed at reassuring Europeans at a time of great economic uncertainty.
Most European government officials dealing with China believe that having a partnership with China is always more productive than having public arguments. Now, perhaps more than ever, the partnership between China and the West will probably advance only if exchanges are constructive and continuous.
Philippe Le Corre is a lecturer at the Paris Institute for Political Studies and also a partner with Publicis Consultants.
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