The latest trends for cloud platform technologies include faster load times, better security and more freedom for a business to choose the proper cloud platform architecture. The latter option will need an experienced IT support team, so make sure you have a capable technology agency who can build and manage it to your specification.
Speed on a cloud platform owes partially to congestion levels on the network as well as data I/O speeds. Cloud hosts have become more competitive by offering faster storage solutions like SSD drives and high-speed (15K) SATA drives. The hard drives can also be run in RAID configuration for even faster speeds while data redundancy is taken care of through off-site backups.
Topics like hacking and enterprise security are constant concerns for the company''s IT department. A simple way to secure your company''s web presence is to use an SSL certificate for customer facing web properties. In an effort to secure the global modern web, a coalition of companies (including Google, Facebook and Cisco) have introduced Let''s Encrypt, an open source SSL certificate provider that is free and automated. Cloud hosting platforms like Vultr have made implementing these security certificates a breeze in an effort to spur adoption.
Nobody wants their customers to be blocked from the business''s main site because of a nefarious DDoS attack on the server. Cloud providers realize that adding DDoS detection and mitigation services will keep their hosting clients happier than simply null-routing the DDoS attack. Services like Anycast allow incoming requests to be distributed among a network of machines to prevent having only one point of failure, and services like Cloudflare and Incapsula are now being integrated into cloud platforms to offer one-click proactive DDoS protection.
Cloud software management software like OnApp made it simple to set up a private cloud platform for business use. The drawbacks of OnApp are its ongoing licensing costs ($100 - $500/month) which still requires a cloud platform on which to reside upon (like VMWare). There are now robust open-source alternatives available such as OpenStack and CloudStack. These open-source cloud management platforms allow for more freedom and customization to meet your business''s needs. But managing it is a non-trivial endeavor that will take systems administration experience. If you''d like help getting your business''s technology up where you''d like it to be, don''t hesitate to contact us today.


The average Nigerian dude wants to ball. You can't really judge them either, because…you only live once. YOLO!
Monday to Thursday: you stay on the hustle, money must be made.
Fridays nights: back to back clubbing with the babes.
Saturdays: wedding and after party then lounge/drinking time with your bros.
Sundays: big boy brunch at any four-star hotel and football time at the bar later in the day.
The lifestyle is the dream; however, except you have your own business or solid inheritance somewhere, this lifestyle cannot be sustainable -especially, if you are still a bachelor.
Even when they follow the best financial advice available (they work hard, spend less than they earn, save and invest) quite a percentage of single men still find they have to live pay cheque to pay cheque – with no savings.
Of course, this does not in any way imply that all the unattached men in Nigeria are flunking their finances or are in a hopeless position when it comes to money. Some men just face specific challenges, when it comes to managing their cash.
The state of the country's economy plays a huge role in this dreary financial picture; as such, opting for just the basics when it comes to making financial changes may not be ideal.
Yes, you want to live alone, have your own place and be independent, but you should not spend a fortune or run into debt renting an apartment. Ensure your monthly rent is not more than half of your total earnings per month. For instance, if you earn N100,000 per month ensure you do not rent a place that costs more than N25,000 per month. This means that you would be looking out for a space that would possibly cost you N300,000 per year.
It's easy to get sold on the dream of emancipation from parents and total independence, but if it's going to jack up your bills, it's probably not a wise financial move. If you must rent a space, consider getting flatmates and move up from there.
As a dude, you have a number of hobbies and activities you engage in, to keep life eventful and interesting. It could be fitness, or just games for leisure. The thing is, a number of these hobbies require ongoing upkeep costs; from club membership dues, to cost of supplies, uniforms, and even trips/get-together.
While it is definitely alright to have hobbies, just make sure you go for one that requires minimal maintenance, or even none at all. For instance, no matter how much you love golf, you may want to put that off for later, when you are more financially stable. Not only do you have to register to use the golf course, you have to get the outfits and the need for fresh supplies are almost endless. You may want to consider alternatives like playing music, on an instrument you already have, or even football with friends or colleagues.
Yes, you want to join in on the Sunday brunches with colleagues; you want to prove to your girlfriend, who loves fancy food, that you are enough for her; you also want to order from 'The Place' like your colleagues, instead of brining something homemade or buying from the lady across the road and being the "stingy" or "low-class" one.
But if you are concerned with upgrading your financial status, you will have to skip these splurges. They seem small, but actually, they accumulate and take a toll on your finances. You will be surprised to find out that sometimes, the cost of the daily take-out is what, over time, separates the rich dude from everyone another dude the wrong side of the thin money line.
There is the assumption that owning a car makes a dude more appealing. Before using your life's savings to buy a car, you must at least consider two factors.
Ask yourself: how reliable is the car? How fuel-efficient is it? Answering these questions lets you know if you would be actually making an investment by buying the car, or acquiring a liability.
This is because fuel bills and repair bills are serious money drainers when you own a car. Do not just jump and buy any car just because it is cheap and it still moves. If you cannot say for sure that it is reliable and fuel-efficient, get on with public transport. And by public transport, I don't mean Uber and Taxify.
There is absolutely nothing wrong with commuting to work in a bus or keke napep. It is actually a better option as it is incredibly faster in rush-hour traffic. It's also cheaper when you consider the fuel, oil and other maintenance costs of running the car. You save more and you upgrade yourself financially.
Believe it or not, shopping is not a "girl" thing. Guys love to shop too. When shopping – online or in-store, it is important that you adhere to the 30-day rule. The rule simply implies that you wait 30 days after your first serious impulse before buying the expensive item, no matter how essential you think it is. Waiting 30-days give you enough time to do research and ascertain the impact it could have on you financially, and whether you even really want it or not.
Sometimes we are deluded by brief fascination and end up spend a lot of money on something that we will never use and may not improve our lives in any way.
The 30-day rule gives you the time to come back to reality and make the sane decision.
Every financial guru will tell you to invest your money in something, if you want to be financially stable in future.
While this is great advice, you must also ensure that you do not use borrowed money (money that is not originally yours) to invest…no matter how lucrative the investment seems or how much of an asset you assume it will be.
In the case where the investment you want to make is either a fixed deposit or bond, you will eventually find that the dividends may not be able to match the rate of interest you pay on the loan. Again, even investments, such as equities, that offer higher returns, can be too risky.
Stop saving money, start investing! Dollar bills are worthless, fancy pieces of paper that are not backed by anything tangible. Buy assets, things that will appreciate in value or that will put your money to work to make more money for you. Things like physical gold and silver, stocks, bonds, real estate, art, anything that you can buy low and sell at a higher price.


Dharamshala,4th July, 2012. A new healthcare facility has been inaugurated by His Holiness the Dalai Lama. Fortis Healthcare Limited, a multi-specialty hospital with a capacity of 95 beds is located in Kangra district and will be the latest state-of-the-art addition to the health-care units within the area.
The hospital contains several intensive care units, three well-equipped operation theatres, a critical care unit, complete obstetrics, gynecology, pediatrics, orthopedics, urology, dialysis, cardiac services, maternity unit, including a 24-hour emergency service.
His Holiness the Dalai Lama addressed the attendees and opined that there has been a steady improvement in education and healthcare facilities in Dharamshala and its adjoining areas during the last 52 years of his Holiness' presence in the region. He reminisced that when he had arrived at Mcleodganj, there were only 2 shops , where as now the entire area is growing constantly and rapidly. The various facilities have been undergoing continuous development which is a hopeful sign. The heart surgery facility at the new hospital is a wonderful and heartening development, he said.
His Holiness also remarked that America and other foreign countries have Indian doctors who are experts and are very gifted. Mayo hospital in the U.S.A. where his personal check-up is conducted annually has an Indian specialist as well, which a thing of pride for Indians. As they are skilled and their educated in the field of medicine.
'It is very important for one's own country, for one's own area to enjoy good quality facilities. It is about serving one's own people. India, before allopathic medicine, had its own ayurvedic healing tradition established. It already has a 1000 year old medical system in place. Of course in India, the tradition of Ahimsa which means compassion is 1000s year old. These values are very relevant today- His Holiness observed.
Mr Shivinder Mohan Singh, executive vice-chairman of Fortis hospital, remarked that the hospital aims to bring quality and affordable healthcare for the people in the region.
Mr. G. S. Bali, MLA and former minister, was of the opinion that the hospital is strategically located on the main road within the city- connecting Kangra to Dharamsala, Mcleod Ganj and Palampur and as a result will offer good quality healthcare to the region.


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Political process in Somalia should assure legitimate aspirations and concerns of stakeholders: Vietnamese diplomat
Nguyen Phuong Tra, Deputy Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the United Nations (U.N.) has emphasized that the implementation of a Somalia‑led political process should take into account the legitimate aspirations and concerns of all stakeholders, and the adequate representation of women, minorities and youth must be ensured.
Vietnam calls on parties in Somalia to solve differences
Vietnam hails recent developments in Somalia
Vietnam condemns violence, terrorist attacks against civilians in Somalia
Addressing a U.N. Security Council briefing on Somalia on November 17 in New York, she said the late 2021 and early 2022 period played a decisive role for Somalia in organizing the National Assembly (N.A.) and the presidential election. She expressed the wish that the involved parties will reach a political consensus and hold elections on schedule.
Vietnam appreciated the recent positive developments, especially the completion of the elections for all the 54 seats in the Senate, she said and called on international partners to increase humanitarian assistance to the Somali Government in reducing socio-economic impacts caused by threats and challenges from locusts, floods, droughts and the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Speakers at the UNSC meeting said the results of the Senate election in Somalia with 54 seats elected will give more impetus to the upcoming House of Representatives and Presidential elections. However, they also said that 26 percent of female representatives in the Senate did not meet the set requirements, so it is expected that at the House of Representatives election, the parties will create favorable conditions to achieve the target of 30 percent of women in the National Assembly.
Concerned about the violence and attacks and killings of civilians, government officials, U.N. staff and international organizations operating in Somalia, the speakers suggested the U.N. and international organizations, especially the African Union, continue providing both financial and technical support for the elections in Somalia and coordinate with security forces and the military to implement measures to protect voters, especially women and children.
They also shared the difficulties that Somalia is coping with, especially the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, prolonged drought. They supported the role and activities of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM), African Union in Somalia (AMISOM) and regional organizations in supporting the Somali Government.
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Since I'm taking a break from the show (not quitting) for about a month or so, I have decided to diversify my content platforms and entertain other forms of content creation. I have recently built a retro gaming console out of a Raspberry pi and turned it into retro gaming paradise. Every gaming console from the Atari to the Neo-Geo (all retro Nintendo & Sega consoles) with over 20,000 retro games at my disposal.
As many of you all may know, the Sega Dreamcast (the most underrated console ever) was the last console I've ever purchased. Moreover, I completely fell out of interest from gaming all together. So my gaming experience is comprised of all games previous to this period. So I still pay homage to the old school!
With that being said, I was chatting with the Inner Circle one evening and they heard me playing Mario Bros. 3 in the background. Everyone in the chat insisted I consider a stream of live action retro gaming play with commentary. So I thought about it for a few days and now I am actual considering it, for gaming has become serious business. But will the People watch?
If I do plan on such a stream, it will probably be twice a month or a maybe a pre-recorded type of thing; not sure. Either way, this is one of the many ways I plan on diversifying my content and platforms. I would appreciate any feedback in the comment section if you wish to share.
So as I said in the beginning, True Capitalist Radio will be back and then some. So stay tuned, you all ain't seen nothing yet!
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I can see it now. Ghost is on pace for the first ever 10:45 handle. He just needs to nail the browser fireballs. He does it. The victory music plays, and then… Templeton chews and unplugs the controller, running off with it. The greatest beercan apocalypse of all time becomes part of Twitch history.
The gaming community can be cancerous drama whores sometimes but they are nowhere near as bad as pony fuckers and their ilk, so it should be a walk in the park for you. The advantages of streaming is there's no editing necessary. Hell, you could probably convince a fan to create a highlight vid for you anyway. In fact, you may as well, since someone inevitably will with or without your approval. Getting revenue from both Twitch live and YouTube later? That's multiple sources of income for the same amount of work baby. I know you say you're only interested in retro, but if you ever do decide to try your hand at more modern games, you might consider subscriber events where fans can pay for the privilege of playing a multiplayer game with you. Another method is making Patreon goals where people can buy a vote and decide which game they want to see you play (out of your own pre-selected choices). Anyway if you do go the streaming route, be sure to bring along some good chat mods. Trying to keep an eye on a dumpster fire chat and play a game at the same time won't work. Good luck to you whatever you decide to do.
I like the idea but I think Ghost should also entertain the prospect of playing some of the more modern gems of the last decade: Dead space, mass effect, spec ops: the line ect. Would be interesting to see his take on whether complexity has improved or hindered the fun that could be garnished from a gaming session given his current return/take to retro.
Go for it, man. I'd watch that anyday, cayuse i, too, enjoy the classic games.
You'll really expand your base doing this. I'd recommend doing live playthroughs on Twitch. You'll be surprised by how many autists are interested in watching someone else playing video games.
Hey Ghost. If you haven't heard of it, consider DOOM 2016 if you want to try a more modern game.
Alternatively, any of the older DOOM titles would also be cool.
Usually most streaming gamers have a facecam, but unfortunately you've already stated you don't want to show your face. But why not have somebody render a 3D version of your avatar and connect that model to a facial motion capture system. That way it shows visual reaction and it's a unique way to stream because it hasn't been done before. Of course I'm just brainstorming, but what the hell, right?
Camera-less feeds are incredibly common. Some of the best gamers in the world remain faceless.
I think it's a great idea, Ghost. You could also include some retro PC games like the original DOOM or Wolfenstein 3D, which can easily be played via DOSBOX on the Pi.
Please do it Ghost, I can't wait to watch you play some old games and give some insight into what you think about them. After all, you saw these games from the moment they were released. As others have said, perhaps you can use facecam with a custom ghost skeleton 3d model, I'm certain one of the TCR listeners knows how model.
Please, you need to play a game called "Dark Souls", bring the cans with you too.
I was about to comment this. I would tune in within a heartbeat.


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Korean drama Hotel de Luna, courtesy tvN
The love is really picking up and the flashbacks are giving us a lot more information. Plus, we have a bloom on the tree, y'all! The beach scene was so sweet last week with so much emotion packed into what Man-wol said about the view. Episode 7, here we come.
Just like last week, we will have to stop around half way through and then finish up in the afternoon! I'll post "paused" in the title when we stop the recap and then "finished" when we come back and finish it!
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HOTEL DE LUNA: EPISODE 7
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We open at a castle in the past. Ko Choeng-Myung is there looking at the moon. One of his guards talk to him so he tells him that this is the best place to look at the moon here. Then the princess comes.
In the streets, Man-wol is walking with a drink in her hand, looking a bit sad. But then someone spins her around. It's Choeng-myung. He asks why she is leaving, he thought she was there to see him? She says no, she came here to rob it, it is a good time to rob it bcause a clumsy guy is guarding the castle. He smiles and says he thought he saw someone he wanted to see, but it looks like I caught a thief.
He then takes her drink away from her, she tries to snatch it back. They start to banter a bit about the drink and then they talk about the princess. He says that she wanted to talk to him and seduce him. Man-wol tells him, good for you. He says that he will take this drink from her since she already robbed what she wants to rob (he touches his heart) you can leave. But it is dangerous because we have strict guards here so I will pay for this drink.
He goofily waves and takes the drink back with him while chugging it as well. Man-wol smiles.
In the present, she sits by her tree that has the one blossom on it. She looks at the one blossom and thinks, wow, maybe I will be colorful. If Goo Chan-sung sees this, he will brag about it.
She smiles at the thought and then goes back to happily looking at the blossom.
But the romantic innocent mood changes to horror when we go to the video game ghost terrorizing perverts. One such pervert is getting the crap scared out of him in a bathroom. He is found with red eyes and with the screen broken next to him.
Yoona just so happens to see this man wheeled away and remembers him from subway. Some girls say that guy was found in the womans bathroom. What was he doing there? Is he a pervert? Yoona goes to the bathroom and finds his cell phone on the floor. She thinks something is there.
Then the lights start to flicker and a disembodied voice tells her that she is a ghost in a human body! Did you do this!
Yet another Mago comes out in all black like an officer and starts to choke Yoona. She tells her that this ispunishment and we see black dust floating out of Yoona as she chokes. But then the reaper comes and tells this Mago that this girl did not do it. She is a soul that De Luna saved inside a body. She did not kill a human.
This Mago uses banmal to the reaper and asks why a ghost can use a human body? The Reaper explains that episode to Mago. That girls parents made a stupid decision so their daughter died and Manwol put this girls soul in there, so Manwol did not disturb humans.
This dark Mago says okay, Man-wol did something again. Yoona comes to her senses and runs away they let her go. The reaper and dark Mago keep talking. Dark Mago tells the reaper to turn that soul into ash because she killed a human. The reaper says that the other Mago told him to send her back to where he was before, which is Deluna.
But Dark Mago thinks that all the bad ghosts should go to hell! Not to a hotel! They don't need places to rest. Why did she make those places and put bad ghosts like jang Manwol there! This reaper says that jang Manwol is not a bad ghost. She will go to the other world also. Dark Mago tells him that the other Mago sent someone to lead Man-wol to the other world? To send her nicely? She does not deserve it because her karma will start again. She will kill humans again and she will become a bad ghost and ashed.
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HOTEL DE LUNA
Cut to the hotel where Chan-sung tells a ghost that he is happy that he had a good time here. Seo=hee says that it would have been happy if he found his wife whom died at the same time as him then it would be bette.r Please come this way to the reaper.
But as he is walking away he sees his wife all cuddled up to a pretty young thing. The yelling starts right away as the husband is all like, who is this young thing! The woman says, he is three years older than you! He died earlier! She calls him Oppa and tells this husband not to touch him! He is my first love!
Chan has to try and hold the man back but he gets elbowed in the chest and sent flying for his troubles. It looks like a big elbow as Chan holds his chest as he stands back up. Then Man-wol comes out with weapons and tells them that they are already dead so pick a weapon and enjoy. It will be a little gruesome so everyone else step aside. You are already dead but you can give the other persons soul so pain. Cut and make yourselves all bloody. We will 100% help you.
She smiles happily and pleasantly. The man is all like, what are you doing? Youa re supposed to stop us so we will have a happy life. She tells him that theya re already dead so just release your anger and get cut and bloody or whatever. She walks away pleasantly. The two spouses look at each other and then look at her and put the ax and butcher knife on the floor.
In the bar, Seohee and Sunbi start to talk about the married coupld and other people who have a lot of money and fight. Sunbi says that fighting is also removing anger. The husband is there so Sunbi brings him something that his wife always prepares for him. He says his wife was his frist love. But the wife wanted to eat papingsoo (Korean icecream) with her first love.
Meanwhile, Hyun-joong tells Chan that he has to be very careful with angry ghosts. Chan thinks it didn't hurt that much. But Hyun-joong says that their boss was looking after you so it should have been okay. It was the souls grudge power that hit him.
Flashback to Man-wol seeing Chan getting hit by the ghost. Manwols eyes grow enraged.
HJ tells him that manwol came out so that Chan would not get hit more. Otherwise, she does not care if ghosts fight and the lobby is noisy. So you should sprinkle some salt since you have the grudge of the ghost that hit you. Hyung-joong leaves. Chan thinks it is a little embarrassing that the Manwol protected him again. Then he pulls out a picture of the ocean and thinks back to Man-wol telling him that the sea is prettier than the sea he saw before.
Cut to man-wol applying blue nail polish on her nails when Chan comes in to confirm something. She tells him to nitpick later, if he ruins her nail polish then she will kill him and then tsks about how stupid he is to get hit by ghosts. She tells him it is blue sea color. Pretty right? He says it is sad! The reason the sea looks sad is because you don't have THIS!
He hands her a picture of the yacht. She is so happy to see this yacht and says that she thought it would come slower since it is coming from Norway. Then she starts to talk about fishermen and all the places she has to go. Chan tells her that she has no money. She still wants him to sell the tiger painting. They start to banter about the cars and how they don't have any so she can buy a yachte now and how she can't buy a yacht now becaue she needs more money and all those things.
Chan finally tells her that they can go do something else together, he will cancel this yacht. She thinks about going to an island (or something like that) with Chan and how she has to find a pretty nail color to wear there.
Later on, Chan walks around his place and starts to spread salt all over himself. He thinks table salt should be okay. But then his friend Sanchez comes out and asks what in the world he is doing? Did something unlucky happen. Chan tells him that someone told him to spread salt to get rid of bad things. Sanchez asks if this is because of Mira?
Chan starts to think this is probably due to my anger over her. Sanchez wonders if he wants Himalayan salt? Chan thinks the salt they have is fine, they don't need that expensive one. SO Sanchez says he can spread it really well for him. he spreads it for Chan then Chan asks him if he told Manwol about the yacht.
Sanchez says that he put a photo fo his yacht on SNS and Manwol saw it and asked where he got it so he said Norway. he wanted to add her to their yacht club. It would be good for her, in that kind of club you meet business partners and life partners.
Sanchez then hold up a photo of a guy that looks like he could be Mr. Universe from 1965. He is all muscle yet still skinny, like James Bond. Sanchez asks if he looks good for Manwol? Or how about this guy? Chan makes excuses for all the guys and says they aren't good for her. Sanchez says she can also join a tennis club or another kind of club. Chan tries to spray some more salt in his growing frustration and tells Sanchez that Manwol does not like sports, so just leave her alone okay?
Then he asks where the Himalayan pink salt is and hurries to the place Sanchez points. Sanchez smiles and thinks that Chan likes Manwol. Then he notices that Chan was praying sugar over himself, not salt. Sigh.
Meanwhile, Yoona is still thinking about her attack by Mago, she still ahs the mark on her neck as well. it looks like her soul is weak beacuse two other ghosts mention that she is weak and they can take her body now. Yoona flips out and starts to run away from these creepy high school kids and hides in a closet (you have to open doors for ghosts). The kids in the class all wonder what in the world is wrong with her? Why did she just scream herself to the closet?
But then Hyun-joong asks the kids to make way for him and walks to the closet. he tells Yoona that everything is okay and picks her up. At the same time he asks the other kids if they have a good palace to rest? They tell him that the nursing room is at the end of the hall. So he carries her to the nursing room and sits with her as she sleeps. While sitting, he thinks that something must have happened.
In the place where they sent the ghosts to Heaven, Mago asks the reaper if the dark Mago hurt her employee? He tells her how Mago wants to punish one of her guests, room #13. Manwol asks if she is going to turn the soul to ash? The reaper says yes, but the other Mago wants to let the ghost rest in the hotel. Manwol sighs at how confusing these ghosts are. Man-wol says that the first old woman wanted her to live colorfully, the 4th one wanted her to kill the ghosts. Okay, so who is more powerful? #1 or #4?
The Reaper tells her not to number gods. Manwol calls him tricky and tells him that she does not know about that numbering stuff, but she will not be here anyway. he holds up one finger and says that he wants her to follow the #1 Mago (he didnt say all that but that is what he impied). Manwol smiles.
At the hotel. Hyun-joon explains that Yoona felt something strong in the cell phone. Seo-hee explains that #13 killed people through the cell phone. But Sunbi says that they need a human to open the cell phone as a rule. Man-wol says that they only have one person that can be used as bait. So call Chan-sung.
Chan-sung shows up and tells them that he does not want this cell phone. Based on your conversation, this is an illegal video. taking illegal videos is a crime and watching it is also a crime. I will never watch it.
Manwol slow claps to his honor and tells him good job, you are smart. But we have to find the ghost. Someone has to open it to find her. Chan asks if someone died from that video? Man-wol says it can be very uncomfortable or very scary, would you like to try it?
Chan thinks about this for a serious moment and then nods. He clicks on the video and waits for it to open. Then he tells them that it is an empty room, there is nothing there. he shows it to them.
Manwol says she was there. They look up and Manwol is gone. Then we see that Manwol is walking around in the cell phone room. She says that the ghosts grudge is still here. This is the room that the ghosts grudge made. Yoona said she felt a scary energy even before he opened the video message. So it seems like it was targeted. The next person should be somewhere. Maybe she was in the same room several times and is using this as a way to kill her targets.
Cut to a family eating dinner. The man is looking at his cell phone. The mother tell shim not to look at the cell phone when they are with their daughter But he says that he has to send something to work. He runs off to look at the video in his office and dies right away in Kal guk su noodles. the wife and baby run in after all the commotion and see the husband dead on the floor.
Meanwhile, Chan talks to the sister of the victim from the video. Her sister died 5 years ago yet that video still circulates. Her sister died but the people who made it only paid a fine. Chan asks if a picture of one of the men is related? The sister says he was a college sunbae. The video circulated from the college.
Flashback to the woman walking to class. Several guys laughed at her and giggled in the back of the room as she tried to ignore it.
Chan asks if she knows who circulated the video? The sister says that she still remembers their names. If there were any single good guys in the group, then they would have stopped that video before it was leaked. Then my sister would not be dead. She was searching online about her video footage and stayed in her room all day (flashback showing the sister going crazy about that). Then she asks if her sister is safe and happy as a soul? Chan says that he hopes she is.
Cut to the sister sitting on the bed looking terrifying and also lost and sad.
The living sister tells Chan that there was a guy who shot the video and sold it. The funny thing is, he becomes super rich selling videos now.
Chan and Manwol go to see this guy, he is definitely rich. Chan says it is horrible that he is so rich. Manwol tells him not to get angry, it will expend too much energy. Then they talk about how the ghost saved the one she hates the most as last. After she targets him they should be able to bring her to Deluna. But she might not come so easily.
Chan thinks these guys live so well, that is why gods are unfair. Manwol tells him that is why she hates gods. She finising eating her treat and then gives the container to Chan to hold as she walks inside.
Inside, Chan and Man-wol meet with this man to talk to him about business. Chan says they are here about his guest, she has a big grudge to him. The man sys that he did not do anything bad in his life. In the background, Manwol is talking photos of the rich guys things. She tells him that he has a nice yacht, she also wants to buy a yacht. She also comments about how he has been to a lot of places, she also wanted to go to all those plces.
He asks her to stop taking pictures of someones private things. he even gets up to block it. She asks him, if I unload these private videos, how much money can I get? How many videos do I have to upload to get a yacht and visit nice places, a million? He asks if they are investigating something? Are you reporters? Did you lie about the hotel? I should have known it.
Manwol tells him that she should invite him to the hotel to show him that it is not fake. he tells them that he will call security. She tells him, whenever you see my hotel, just come on in.
On the wall is says "you do your best, God will take care of the rest"
Manwol laughs and asks if he believes this? The man says he lived his entire life following gods will. He smiles. She tells him, with your best effort, if God did this for you then God is really bad. Her face grows in disgust and she leaves.
Chan follows her out with an equal level of distaste. In the car, Chan-sung gives Man-wol that guys cell phone and tells her that they need to go to the hotel before the video plays tonight.
Cut to the hotel where they wait for the message on that guys phone. All the mployees look at the phone and wonder why the file has not been sent yet. Chan says, the cell phone is not the only place where videos an be sent.
We then change scenes to the mans office where his secretary asks him if he found his cell phone. The man thinks those guys who came earlier stole it. But there is a problem with the phootage that was on it that might have been erased, but maybe not. The man yells and tellshis secretary to find the phone!
The secretary leaves to do just that and the man relaxes on his chair. His computer screen starts to ripple.
In the hotel, Chan and Man-eol talk about the situation. Man-wol tells Chan that he does not have to worry about it because Mago is going to take care of it. Though she wonders how the situation will be taken care of, mercifully or ruthlessly?
In the office, the man gets a video email. He clicks on it. The video starts to play. From the begining, it is a ghost in the video. The man wonders what this is, he thought it should be another phootage CCTV. He wonders what it is and starts to get creeped out as the ghost starts to approach the screen.
The man is all like WTF and turns off the computer. He leaves but in his office another computer screen is on with the same ghost on it. He thinks it is a hacker or something. he tries to turn it off, but the woman keeps it on and shows up pretty big in the screen. Then all the computers flicker on with this womans devilish green. The man screems and starts to run away.
But the woman shows up in a window or something and tells him to look at her. He tries not to, but he can't stop it. The woman tells him that she will kill him as he stuggles against her deathly powers. She starts to raise her hands to choke him and starts to come out of this huge doorlike window-ish computer.
The computer screen cracks and the man starts to run away. the ghost wonders what is going on as she starts to turn to dust. But it is a slow process, very slow and apparently painful. Chan runs to the building and runs through the lobby. Upstairs, we see dark Mago standing next to the woman. She tells her that she is a bad ghost who is hurting humans, she needs to vanish like this.
The ghost screams and her body turns to firey dust and blows away like a melody in the air. Chan gets there right when it is too late. Chan starts to remember what the ghosts sister said. She hopes her sister is happy as a soul without any pain. he grips his fists and looks at dark Mago. Dark Mago looks at him and then walks away.
Chan holds his heart, it hurts. Then he looks toward where the ghost once stood. The dust starts to float up and the outside of the building. man-wol is standing on the rooftop as the dust floats by her. She holds a piece of the dust in her hand and then lets it go float to be with the rest of the particles.
A dark song starts to play as she watches the dust float away.
VO – Why don't the gods come as the form that humans want?
In the hotel, Sunbi lights a martini for Seo-hee and tells her that this is a drink for the vanquished soul. Seo-hee says that she thinks manager Koo is disappointed. Sunbi thinks he should be, after a few successes this is his first failure. He holds the drink and then hops as he realizes it is so hot.
Seo-hee thinks the drink is hot because Koo really thought about the ghost. He is a good guy, it is shameful to hate him.
Meanwhile, Chan-sung is brooding in his office. HJ comes in smiling to talk to him in that way that he does. He tells Chan-sung that he couldn't do anything if he was there earlier because the gods already decided what would happen. Chan asks if that can happen to all the ghosts there? HJ says yes, they are all exposed to that possibility.
Chan asks why they stay here. HJ also died sadly like that ghost. Everyone here is the same. Sunbi and the room manager? HJ smiles but looks like he is sad as he nods.
HJ – Yes, but at least we don't make trouble. So, don't worry.
But Chan looks like he is very worried.
In her office, Man-wol writes with an ink pen. She writes that she invites someone to Hotel de Luna. Then signs it as President jang Man-wol.
She gieves this letter to Chan and asks him to send it. Or rather tells him to. He asks what it is, she says it is an invitation. He asks if they are inviting that guy here? Man-wol says they couldn't serve their customer, but at least we can do what our customer wanted. We can do our best. She smiles knowingly.
In his office, the illagal camera man opens the invitation and remembers Man-wol inviting him. But he thinks this is so scary and throws it away. But the letters float up off the page from the trash and start to drift toward the man as he walks away. They follow him in his car and take residence in his navigation system. The man starts to drive to the hotel as he follows what his navigation says. He does not think anything is amiss as he follows it.
But after following it for awhile, he thinks that the voice is off (it is Manwol's voice, lol). She tells him to go straight! he does and then he stops the car in front of the Hotel de luna.
The man gets out and wonders what this place is? Hotel de Luna? How did I come here? He looks at the invitation that is now in his hands and starts to walk up the steps to the front door. he goes inside and is greated by Hyun-Joong who tells him that his boss is waiting for him. They ride the elevator upstairs and are greeted by Chan. the man recognizes him.
They tell him that they prepared a room for him. The man thinks that this is actually a real hotel and asks if they hacked his navigation system? Chan takes the invitation that the man is brandishing in front of him and says that he has the invitaiton from his boss, so come this way.
Chan takes him to room 13 and tells him that he told him before that the person looking for him stayed there. You said that no one holds any grudges against you. Do you remember that? the man says that he will check why they are doing this to him and he goes inside.
inside, is the room from the video, exactly. the man recognizes it.
Chan – Do you remember this place?
Man – my old room
Chan – Do you remember what you did here?
The man looks at the hidden camera that is in a tissue box on the fridge. Flashback to him placing it as a college student or something like that as the woman sleeps in his bed. He then hops in bed with her.
In the present, the man asks how his room can be there in this hotel? Chan tells him that this is a place between this world and the other world, where souls stay. But the man says that he should not joke with him about that, nothing like that exists.
he leaves, but there is a flash of light and he wakes up in his car. he thinks that must have been a dream. But Man-wol is next to him and says that this wasn't a dream. I invited you to my hotel. You cannot go to my hotel by dreaming, you have to die to get there. The man asks if he is dead? Man-wol says he is not dead, it is that she has questions, that is why she put him in a place between life death.
A train bell starts to ring, the man is on the train tracks as a train is about to cross. The train bar even goes down on the track. the man tries to get out but Man-wol tells him there is no rush. She reminds him about the ghost that visited him and tells him that he killed her. You killed her because you made her naked and put it in the daylight. Everyone was looking at her so she was stabbed and died. Remember.
The train is about to come. The man says that he does not know, he does not know who she is. Man-wol tells him that he did it, so he should know. Try to remember. He says he knows that he did it but he does not know who she is among all those women. manwol looks like she really wants him to die. But as the train comes barreling down at them, it disappears along with Man-wol.
the man opens his eyes and thinks this was a dream too.
Meanwhile, Chan and Man-wol talk in the video while in the video room. Chan asks if she got the answer. Man-wol says that she tried her best to show how bad he is, but she does not know what the Gods will do.
While on the train track, the man remembers the woman's name and laughing at her. He thinks that she committed suicide, now he remembers. But he smiles as if he has no remorse. Then he tries to start his car and leave. But his car wont start and his doors won't open. The train stats to come, for real this time! Dark Mago watches this as the train hits the car and throws it off the tracks.
The news shows that the man is dead. he was under police investigation for illegal porn distribution. The entire company is under investigation. A woman watching thinks that at least gods do exist.
Elsewhere, Yoona sits with Hyun while at the hospital. She is doing perfectly well now, she just doesn't want to go to school. He tells her to just say it was a bug following her around. She tells him that he can say that because he does not go to school.
But then we see a woman beeing wheeled by. He asks for her brother and then holds a mans hand behind her. This touches Hyun-joong right in the heart as he watches this woman going by holding her brothers hand.
Yoona says that this old man created this hospital. Kim Yoona's father knows him so she was introduced to him. The funny thing is that that halabogis name is the same as you, Ji Hyun-joong. Hyun-joong looks at the old woman and the man as if he knows them.
then we get a flashback of him playing with his little sister. It looks like the little sister might be blind? The woman is definitely blind.
Yoona calls Ji Hyun-joongs name becaue he disappeared. The other man turns around so she has to tell him that she did not mean him. Then she wonders why Hyun-joong disappeared.
Back at the hotel, Seo-hee and Sunbi talk about Hyun-joong's sister and how she should be very old now. But then the two bickering couples show up. It looks like they are headed out together. But they shouldn't be because they are still upset at each other and the wife still has that young thing on her arm. So they are heading out together but separately. They both huff away from each other.
At the tree place, Flower mago tells Chan that her sister is super angry because he tested the gods. Chan says that he would be happy if she showed up for her guest. But FLower Mago says that if they showed up the way humans want then no one would try hard enough. But she also says that he is doing a good job, the tree is blossoming. Keep taking care of it well so it will live well. it is pretty right?
he thinks back to Man-wol telling him that the sea is pretty and it is sad. In the present, he tells Flower Mago that the tree is pretty, sadly.
Back in her office, Man-wol interestingly watches the news that talks about the bad guy that died that snuck out cash. it was like 4 million dollars that was buried in his yard. Man-wol smiles and says that is why he asked them if they were reporters of the police, because he has a secret. That stupid guy (the guy that reported it). Why did he report to the police if he found money. He should take it.
Chan says that the guy might have put the sunflower pictures in his office because of that. Man-wol is all like huh? Chan reminds her that she took photos of his photos. But he did not want her to, remember. Flashback to that.
Man-wol drops her spoon and realizes that she missed out on all that money! Noooooo! I should have asked him about that! Ahhhhhhh! My 4 million!!!! Chan has to tell her that that is not her money. But she just lives in her sulk for a little longer as she looks at the photo.
Elsewhere, Sanchez tells Mira that Chan borrowed his yacht to comfort his boss. Mira is all like, huh? Chan-sung when on a yacht to be with his boss? Is he treating her? Sanchez says no, it is just a kind of date.
In the harbor, Chan and Man-wol walk to the boat while she says that she lost 4 million dollars that was righht in front of her. She is not in a mood to ride in someone elses yacht. He reminds her that it was not her money just becuase she took a photo of it. She tells him to shut up, can't he make her money. He says he will buy her a yacht and then takes a picture of one of the ones around him and tells her, here, it is yours.
She bats the phone away as he says that she should not claim something that is not here. She reminds him that she is a thief, didn't he see that in her dream? He says that the guy she married looked high class. She is all like, huh? Married? Me? He tells her that he saw her in a red marriage dress. It looked super flashy and expensive so I thought you married someone in a noble family.
She says that she stole someone elses wedding dress and has a flashback to that night, her sword, and blood.
MW – Koo Chan-sung, I was a bad person. I am still bad, but I used to be super duper bad. You can look at me and you will see how bad I was because you can see in me.
They look at each other for a moment. But then he gets a call and answers it.
MW – Huh? Where?
Man-wol turns around and sees Mira waving at them from the other side of the walkway. She looks kind of evil as she walks to them, actually. Though she is smiling.
Flashback to Mira wearing the wedding dress and removing the top to reveal her face.
Man-wol looks at her with realization and calls Chan-sung's name. He says hello Mira, but he does not say it with any kind of passion. man-wol continues to look at her walking up, growing more and more sad-angry as she does.
We see a series of flashbacks where it looks like Choeng-myung married Mira and Yeon-woo died. But it is really only flashes and bits. Chan notices that Man-wol looks this way and turns to her in concern.
Good Lord, talk about acting too little too late for that illegal hidden camera pervert and the gods. But I am happy to get this drama comeuppance! Though having him haunted by a few more ghosts would have been nice as well. Or having him enter room 444. I think it was room 444 anyway, you know, the room that humans enter and never leave? I am so curious about that room. Hopefully it isn't something forgotten about until the final episode because I want to see how many people are in there and what they are up to!
It looks like tomorrow will be on an popping with reveals and horrible pasts that need redemption! I am here for that! We should be able to go through tomorrows episode without stoppage!
Hotel de Luna Episode 8 English translation
CS – Does this hotel still have a secret that I do not know about?
SH – Jang Man-wol will never be able to be set free from this hotel
CS – Lets do all the good things together, it is good to look at things and share things
MW – What I have is hell. the hell we look at together is not so good
Mago – Just let it pass
MW – How can I let that woman go?
CS – Dont' do it.
MW – Run away Koo Chan-sung
CS – Whatever this is, your fence around you or your jail, I will be with you
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Flowerme
Thanks for the fast recap. MUCH APPRECIATED ♡
You're welcome, Flowerme!
it was room 404 😊
Ah, yes! That is the room!
August 3, 2019 / 11:58 pm
I think it was Chang Seung who had another of his dreams and realized that the Princess ruined Man Wol's life in her previous life and it is Mi-Ra. That is why she looked at her like he was concerned.
Oh! I completely missed that! So he had a moment where he had a waking dream or something similar where he remembered all those things while she was walking up?
Thank you so much for doing live recaps for Hotel Del Luna! You are a gift from Mago Sin to us live streamers. Yeah, it was room 404. I think it's a nod to error 404 not found. 🙂
OMG, thats hilarious! I didn't even think about that error 404 not found, thing! So happy to recap this show with everyone!
1. Love the IU fashion show. As obvious as it is, I don't feel they overdoing it.
2. I didn't realize Mago #4 is the same actress as the other three Mago. She looks so different (in a mean way).
3. I love the chemistry between Yoona and Hyan Joon. I am not sure if he considers her as his little sister or more than that. Guess we will see.
4. V, you are the #1 Mago. 🙂
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do you know what is the 'dark song' called as IU watches the dust flow away? >_<
thanks for the recap!
August 5, 2019 / 11:25 am
Done for Me by Punch
Thank you, Grace!


Wow, its 16 1/2 hours till FTC kickoff. Did some gardening, cleaned out some room in the garage, waiting for the game to be announced.
This year we have an excited group of kids waiting to learn what the FTC challenge is going to be.
For the past 3 weeks we have gone over some programming, got our 4H paperwork ready, and waited for the FTC KOP to arrive. This past week the kids inventoried the parts, a little detailed, but that was good. Last weekend I painted the FTC field, so the kids assembled it this past week, the orange and green sections look great.
I was on the edge of my computer chair (even managing to almost fall off) watching the Eliminations on the webcast. Great job everyone, I hope everyone had tons of fun. I wish i could of been there.
Sorry I didn't write yesterday, but it been several long days.
We got to the event bright and early, 7:30AM Friday morning. We immediately started preparing for our matches.
We still were helping other teams get some programming issues resolved before the competition.
games (rock band, ddr, halo, etc) and dancing with loud music. We spoke with the mentors from team 731.
They were great. We got back to the hotel about 10:30.
our best fit robots and I called it a night about 12:30.
We were at the venue again at 7:30AM today, and took a group picture on the staircase of the Convention Center.
straighten our the frame, and the mechanical team had built a backup roller to bring with us.
We gave GUS the broken roller as a gift Smiley.
of complements for our ATC and camera tracking.
the only bot that has been able to push them around.
list from the night before. Matt and Catherine called it great.
matches. He was awesome!!! The human player from team 177 was amazing, I don't think he ever missed.
fast. Once they pinned 175, from the stands you could see Ennio pushing the joysticks as if to plow them over.
to move. We won in two matches. Jamison later said he saw tread marks where 175 was trying to escape.
After award ceremonies, and collecting our voices, in typical Bacon fashion we were the last team to leave the pits.
Matt's and Mike Walkers faces. I don't think they will take their medals off.
field but they were at the top of the bleachers spelling out "(love) BACON!" Thank you CT for a great regional.
a success, thank you, thank you, thank you for all your hard efforts and dedication.
I enjoyed watching the Finals!
What rank did we have going into the finals?
WhoooooooO! We are #1!!!!Go Red Alliance!!!
Bring Home the BACON now!!!
Fantastic job, guys! Wish I were there!!!
Did you hear the sonic boom just now? It must be a shout out for the "Exploding Bacon"!! Semi-final here we come!
yayayayaya semi-finals here we come, keep up the great work Bacon.


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Welcome to Millennia Elementary. I am glad you are reading about our wonderful school where students are number one. At Millennia Elementary we use many strategies to help our students to attain academic excellence. Our school mascot is the kangaroo who does nothing but go forward just like Millennia!
We are also exuberant on another successful school year at Millennia. Our little "joeys" and our teachers worked hard to earn the school grade of an A by the State of Florida. We need to remember too that we could not have been as successful without the dedication from our families also. We are celebrating the fact that we were awarded the Five Star School recognition for spectacular parental and community involvement!
If you are new to our area, I hope you find the needed information on our website. If not please feel free to call the school and we will answer your questions. We are looking for an even better year and with your support I know we will continue to provide the academic excellence your children deserve.


WASHINGTON D.C. - Experimentation with business models should be permitted in the media marketplace if Congress is concerned about the future of traditional media, stated PFF President Adam Thierer in testimony presented today before the U.S. House Communications and Internet Subcommittee of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. Thierer explained that most concerns over the proposed Comcast - NBC Universal deal have been overstated and that Congress should allow regulatory flexibility to permit firms to compete in a rapidly changing media market.
In his testimony, Thierer explained that concerns about recent media mergers have been greatly overstated since most have failed, yet the media marketplace remains vibrantly competitive and innovative. However, while some mergers were unsuccessful, others "have found ways to make deals work and deliver important new services that previously were unimaginable or simply too expensive to offer alone," Thierer argued.
With so many alternatives available to consumers, concerns that the merged firms will act as a "gatekeeper" over video content are also largely unfounded. And a Comcast-NBCU marriage will not greatly effect vertical integration in the cable market, Thierer said, since the vast majority of cable channels will remain independently owned and operated. "In sum," Thierer explained, "there has never been so much competition for our eyes and ears, and audiences and advertising dollars have become increasingly fragmented as a result."
Thierer also suggested that such mergers may be one way for traditional broadcast media operators to compete in the evolving media marketplace. "Although there are no guarantees, creator/distributor alliances like Comcast-NBC may be one model that helps firms create, extend and then also monetize their media content," Thierer concluded. "But, again, regulatory flexibility is crucial so we can figure out what works and what doesn't."
Thierer's testimony is available on the PFF website.
Thierer is also the author of three books on media policy: Media Myths: Making Sense of the Debate over Media Ownership, Media Metrics: The True State of the Modern Media Marketplace, and A Manifesto for Media Freedom (with Brian Anderson).


The Call is a forthcoming book co-written by Terry Tillman and myself. When the book has a web site and an online ordering presence, links will appear here. In the meantime, look here for articles inspired by or related to the book.
Jack Canfield, Tony Robbins, John Gray... these are familiar names, well-known for their prominence in the self-help industry. Equally as impactful, but far less well-known, is Terry Tillman, who has been around longer than any of them, has worked with them, and originated many of the techniques and sayings to come out of the personal development business into the mainstream. But unlike them, he has not had a self-help book to bring his name to the greater public.
Terry interviewed over seventy influential and inspiring people, most of them fellow luminaries of the self-help business. With myself as co-author, The Call weaves some of those interviews with Terry's teachings and his own astounding story of how he came to listen to his own Call and embark upon a spirit-directed life.


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On Tuesday, Casino New Brunswick hosts Oh What A Night! A Musical Tribute To Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons. Written by George Solomon, directed by Michael Chapman with choreography by Paul Homquist, Oh What A Night! offers showgoers a musical trip through a time, back to when things were simpler.
Where the hit Broadway musical Jersey Boys focuses primarily on the life and career of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, Oh What A Night! celebrates the music of Valli and the Four Seasons. The family-friendly musical revue has been thrilling audiences with a high-energy, often humorous show, staying true to the original recordings without outright impersonating the group.
Rick believes that the personal touches that the performers are able to bring to the show is ultimately what helps set Oh What A Night! apart from other musical revues.
Rick grew up in Arizona where he studied at the France Academy of Dance at a relatively early age. His love of being on stage eventually saw him transition from dance to musical productions. Rick estimates he has performed in 100 different musicals during his career.
One of his first big breaks came at the age of 14 when he landed a role in the musical Oliver. He would go on to perform in shows including The Unsinkable Molly Brown, Mame, Anything Goes and Buddy … The Buddy Holly Story.
Rick says that one of the most remarkable things he has noticed about the audience taking in Oh What A Night! performances is the wide range of ages in attendance.
"My daughter is 19 years old and often asks me what I think will be popular in another 50 years. I don't have the slightest clue about that but can tell you that many of these Frankie Valli songs are approaching that milestone and are as timeless as ever," Rick says.
"What amazes us every night is the span of people that the show touches upon. You've got kids as young as 10 years old coming out to the show and then others who would have been in high school when these songs were originally popular in the '60s.
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Grey Gardens – A Fascinating Story
Written on March 8th, 2016
This isn't a review – in fact, the show is closed, so there is no use encouraging you to see this musical. But if you didn't see it, I am so sorry you missed it!
I was fortunate to have the opportunity to take it in on closing night – snow storms had prevented me from getting there earlier in the run, but I'm so glad I caught it.
Grey Gardens is a fascinating true story. The Beales were a wealthy, socialite family in the 1930s, with a luxurious summer mansion in the Hamptons, called Grey Gardens. In fact, the mother, Mrs. Beale (Big Edie) was a Bouvier: Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy Onassis was her niece. But when Mr. Beale ran off with his secretary for a Mexican divorce, and daughter Little Edie had her heart broken, the two women settled in the summer home. It's suggested that the mother sabotaged her daughter's romances. Little Edie's hair fell out in what may have been a stress-related problem. Neither had any income – Big Edie's father, Mr. Bouvier, cut off any funds, and Mr. Beale's trust was minimal. The mother-daughter pair didn't know anything about housekeeping or maintenance and the beautiful home fell into disrepair around them. Soon, they were sharing their derelict mansion with 50 cats, raccoons, rats and fleas.
It's a fascinating love-hate relationship. Both women fancied themselves as entertainers. Big Edie was a singer who had once made a record, Little Edie was sure she would be a hit on Broadway. They fight, but they also feel a responsibility to each other.
Their strange story first came to light in the 1970s when documentary film makers Albert and David Maysles stumbled upon them. The Maysles had set out to make a film about Jackie Onassis, and found her cousin living in squalour. The tabloids ate up the story of the documentary and it made news around the world.
In 2009, Jessica Lange and Drew Barrymore starred in the Grey Gardens movie, which remained very true to the documentary. Her portrayal of Little Edie is probably Drew Barrymore's best work.
The musical opened off-Broadway in 2006 and moved later to Broadway. The first act is set in the 1940s. Big Edie is planning a party to announce Little Edie's engagement to Joe Kennedy. Little Edie longs to be a singing and dancing star and Joe has his eye on the White House. Act two is set 32 years later in 1973 at the decaying estate, when Little Edie is 56 and Big Edie is 79.
The Toronto theatre company, Acting Up Stage, brought this musical to Canada. Lisa Horner was spellbinding as Big Edie in Act I, and then Little Edie in Act II. Kira Guloien was the beautiful Little Edie in Act I, and Nicola Lipman was the elderly Big Edie in Act II. It is such a fascinating tale and it was wonderful to see it brought to life. Credit goes to Director Anne Hodges for assembling a stellar cast, supporting these women. As Little Edie said, they were S-T-A-U-N-C-H.
Photo: Lisa Horner as Little Edie and Nicola Lipman as Big Edie in Acting Up Stage Company's Grey Gardens. Photo by Racheal McCaig.


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Lia is a purpose built aluminium catamaran, with a stable working platform, which was launched in 2004.
Lia is a purpose-built, aluminium catamaran, launched in 2004. The vessel has dimensions of 15.3m by 5.8m and a draft 1.0m, providing a shallow drafted and stable working platform. The choice of main engines and specialist gearboxes provides the vessel with the ability to cruise comfortably and economically at up to 16 knots, whilst also being able to run for extended periods at very low speed. Low speed running is controlled by hydraulic trolling valves, which allow the engines to run at normal operating speed, whilst the propeller speed is reduced to the required level. This gives the ability to control the vessel at speeds down to as low as 1 knot if required.
Lia has a single working deck, the layout of which is relatively conventional. The rear working area is approximately 35m2 in size and incorporates a transom gate and overhanging platform, with steps to allow easy access onto the vessel and for deployment and recovery of survey equipment. Other deck equipment includes a dedicated variable speed side scan sonar winch, hydraulic crane and custom-built mounting gantry, for through moon pool deployment of the multi-beam system.
Lia is fitted with an integrated 13kVa single phase diesel generator that runs from one of the main fuel tanks. The electrical system incorporates an intelligent 4000W inverter / charger and UPS unit, with separate isolation transformer and voltage smoother, for protection and efficient running of the survey equipment.
Safety equipment carried on board complies with the MCA code of practice for small work boats (SCV Code) and is supplemented by a full complement of immersion suits for all onboard. Lia operates under the MCA Category 2 certification under the SCV code, allowing her to carry 12 persons up to 60 miles from a safe haven. A 12-man life raft, with hydrostatic release and 406 MHz EPIRB, are carried onboard.
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President Buhari Initiating Dialogue With South-East Leaders – Ngige
President Muhammadu Buhari has affirmed that dialogue is the way to go to resolve the security situation in the south-east.
This is according to the Minister of Labour and Employment, Senator Chris Ngige, after a meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday, alongside the President's Chief Of Staff, Prof. Ibrahim Gambari.
Addressing state house correspondents after the meeting, Senator Ngige said the President has also enabled series of dialogues to be held with leaders in the region.
He added that discussions at the meeting equally encapsulated what the south-east is demanding from the Federal Government as well as what the government plans to do for the region to assuage the feelings of the people.
He further disclosed that complaints from the national labour union regarding a breach of agreement had reached the President and they have begun plans to halt any further friction in the midst of the fragile situation within Kaduna State.
Meanwhile, members of the South East Governors' Forum have condemned the activities of secessionist groups in the region and other parts of the country.
They distanced themselves from the agitations of such groups and frowned on the violence that ensued which led to the loss of lives and destruction of properties.
In a bid to tackle the security challenges and restore peace in the region, the governors went beyond their political differences and met on Saturday in Enugu State.
"We condemn in totality, the activities of violent secessionist groups in the South East and elsewhere; we firmly proclaim that we do not support them, they do not speak for South East," said the Chairman of the Forum and Ebonyi State Governor, David Umahi, at the end of the meeting.
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Le tribunal des Requêtes de l'Hôtel était, dans la France de l'Ancien Régime, un tribunal royal tenu à partir de la fin du  de façon permanente dans l'enclos du Palais à Paris par des conseillers du roi, appelés par la suite maîtres des requêtes, qui avaient compétence pour juger certaines causes privilégiées.

Les Requêtes de l'Hôtel connaissaient en particulier des causes des personnes ayant droit de committimus, c'est-à-dire le droit d'être jugé, au civil et en première instance exclusivement à toute autre cour souveraine, devant les Requêtes de l'Hôtel à Paris ou devant les Requêtes du Palais au Parlement de Paris. Ce droit s'appliquait à certains particuliers comme les princes du sang, les ducs et pairs, etc., et aux membres de certaines communautés parmi lesquels les officiers et domestiques de la Maison du roi, les magistrats des cours souveraines, les Trésoriers de France, etc.

Parmi les affaires des particuliers dont s'occupaient les Requêtes de l'Hôtel, la moitié, au , concernaient le règlement de leurs créances avec la procédure de saisie réelle des biens, baux judiciaires, vente par adjudication et distribution du prix aux créanciers.

Le tribunal des Requêtes de l'Hôtel était chargé également de causes extraordinaires qui lui étaient renvoyées par arrêt du Conseil du roi, par exemple la révision de l'affaire Calas en 1764-1765. Dans ce cas, les Requêtes de l'Hôtel jugeaient souverainement et sans appel, au civil comme au criminel.

À partir du milieu du  et surtout du règne d'Henri IV, un certain nombre d'affaires firent partie de ses attributions permanentes : exécution des arrêts du Conseil privé ou des jugements des commissions extraordinaires du Conseil, falsification de sceaux, exécution des lettres délivrées par le Chancelier portant privilège ou permission d'imprimer, poursuites criminelles incidentes aux instances pendantes au Conseil, etc.

Les Requêtes de l'Hôtel furent supprimées par le décret de l'Assemblée constituante des 6 et .

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Gardiner officials consider property maintenance standards
The proposed change to the city code sets out minimum standards for property maintenance for residential and commercial properties.
By Jessica LowellKennebec Journal
GARDINER — Gardiner officials are considering establishing minimum property maintenance standards through a proposed change to the city code.
The Gardiner City Council is expected to hold a public hearing Wednesday on the change and vote on the first of two reads.
While this proposal has its roots in the city's comprehensive plan, Kris McNeill said he has been advocating for the change.
"I get a lot of calls, especially in the winter, from tenants about landlords not maintaining their properties," said McNeill, the city's code enforcement and health officer.
Those calls cover a range of problems, including broken windows, leaking roofs and heat that does not work.
The main goal was to have an ordinance to demonstrate to landlords the minimum standards that need be observed on properties in Gardiner, especially at rental properties.
"It does apply across the board, because we do have properties with too many unregistered vehicles and outdoor trash and rat issues and things like that," McNeill said. "But I was very careful not to write the ordinance to make people think they have to mow their lawn to a certain length or paint their house twice a year. It's not intended for that."
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Instead, the document sets standards for keeping properties safe and secure, without hazards to health and safety. That means, for instance, basement foundations ought to be enclosed to prevent vermin from getting in, and structures shall be kept free from rodent or insect infestation. Yards are to be kept free from accumulations of garbage and junk, and, unless otherwise allowed, no more than two unregistered vehicles would be permitted on a lot.
And all residential dwellings are required to have a functional heating system, sanitary facilities and a basic level of security, including locking doors and windows.
"It's not a widespread issue," McNeill said, "but there are definitely some properties around the city that regularly come up, and it would be good to have an ordinance."
When McNeill has brought issues to property owners' attention, they have been fixed, he said.
"The things we're asking for are things you'd want in your own home: No leaks in the roof, locking doors, heat, bathrooms," McNeill said.
The City Council is also expected to:
• Hear a presentation from April Hughes, coordinator of Health Maine Communities Tobacco Prevention, and Officer Samuel Quintana of the Gardiner Police Department on the effects of alcohol and marijuana.
• Conduct a public hearing and consider the first read of proposed amendments to the Land Use Code on multifamily density in the shoreland district.
• Accept a grant from Coastal Communities for a downtown master plan.
• Discuss the speed limit on Marston Road.
• Discuss small burns and campfires in the high-density residential district.
• Consider approving proposed amendments to the General Assistance ordinance.
• Conduct a public hearing and consider the first read of a moratorium for new adult-use and medical marijuana retail stores.
• Conduct a public hearing and consider granting a business license for The Bud Bar, a medical marijuana retail store.
• Conduct a public hearing and consider granting a business license for Sugar Bud Farms, an adult-use marijuana retail store.
• Consider a request from Backyard Dogs Catering hot dog cart for the use of the Gardiner Common and Waterfront Park.
• Review and discuss a project quote for repairs to Gardiner City Hall.
The Gardiner City Council meets at 6 p.m. Wednesday. Because of public health restrictions due to the coronavirus pandemic, the City Council continues to meet online via the Zoom videoconferencing platform and air its meetings simultaneously on Facebook Live through the city's Facebook page.
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