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Kent Garrett on Meeting Malcolm X and His Eye-Opening Time at Harvard
by Brendan Dowling on March 2, 2020
In 1959, Kent Garrett was one of eighteen Black students recruited for Harvard's incoming freshman class, a varied group that included a future New York Times journalist, a research scientist, and experimental jazz musician, . Nearly fifty years later, after an award winning career at both CBS and NBC news, Garrett, along with his partner Jeanne Ellsworth, embarked on a project to place his classmates' experiences at Harvard into a historical context. The resulting book, The Last Negroes at Harvard: The Class of 1963 and the 18 Young Men Who Changed Harvard Forever, is a remarkable investigation of how these young men forged their identities during a pivotal point in American history. Library Journal raved that The Last Negroes is "essential reading for those interested in civil rights, racial identity, and higher education," while Publishers Weekly stated that "this outstanding retrospective deserves to be widely read." Brendan Dowling spoke with Kent Garrett and Jeanne Ellsworth on January 24th, 2020.
How did this project start?
Kent Garrett: It was sort of the old question, "What are you going to do with the rest of your life?" I had just finished about ten years of farming, and the question was, "What to do next?" I got a Harvard magazine and read that one of my older classmates, a guy who had been a couple of years ahead of us, had died. It got me thinking about what had happened to the rest of the guys in the class. I had been in touch with two or three of them over the years, but didn't really know what had happened to the others.
What did that entail, in terms of reaching out to classmates?
KG: The original project started out as a video that Jean and I were going to work on. We had a grant from Mass Humanities, a foundation in Massachusetts, to do a trailer that would ultimately lead to a full-fledged documentary. Jeanne and I packed up our video equipment and traveled around and talked to the guys, they were in about ten different cities. One guy was in St. Thomas and another was in Austria.
JEANNE ELLSWORTH: Being Harvard grads, most of them had quite a long list of accomplishments, so you could Google them and easily find them. That didn't hold for all of them. Five of the men had died. Another guy who was still alive was just a bear to find. But eventually we located everybody—either information about them, or talked with the families if they were deceased. We started doing the interviews in 2008 and we found the last man less than two years ago, maybe 2018.
What were some of the discoveries that surprised you during your research?
KG: I'd say there were several. When we doing the documentary, we had an initial title, "Harvard's Black 17," because we had made many of our decisions about who was in the class based on these little pictures in the Freshman yearbook. It turned out that we had left out one guy, Gary Secundi.
We have a class newsletter that comes out three or four times a year and we put a post in there saying that we wanted to hear from guys in the class who would have known some of the Negroes in the class, who had been friends with them, to give us some stories and anecdotes. One guy who saw it said, "Hey, it's not seventeen, it's eighteen." We had missed a guy who, if you look at him, he doesn't look very Black. That was one of the surprises. We had to figure out what do you do next now that we know there's one more you have to find.
The other surprise was Lowell Davidson, who was a jazz pianist and protégé of Ornette Coleman. It took us a long time to find out his life story, but he had put out one experimental jazz album and the drummer on the album, a guy named Milford Grace, was a guy I had gone to high school with. I saw him almost every day for a couple of years. We would ride the bus together; we both lived in Queens.
JE: As we started the documentary it was obvious to us that most people we told about the project had a vision of a whole bunch of poor black kids who happened to be real geniuses and were dragged out of their communities and sent to Harvard. That, in some ways, is Kent's life story, but the men as a group were so varied. Some were very wealthy, from the Black intelligentsia upper middle class, and some were like Kent, kids from the projects.
KG: But not nerdy! Not nerdy. (laughs)
Can you describe your and Jeanne's writing process?
KG: I think we complemented each other, with my having a news background and Jeanne being an academic. She was definitely the stronger writer. She doesn't like me to say this, but I would write stuff down and she had the ability to turn it into really great prose. She was really the architect of the structure. One of the challenges in the book was having so many characters. how do you organize it? We had a really good agent who stuck with us through the process. He suggested that we do the book chronologically, which was the key thing in being able to get all of the elements together.
JEANNE: Kent is a reporter, so he was full of facts. He did all the interviews and really began to see these guys through their life histories. For me, my background is in the history of education so I was able to keep things in a historical context. I remember the first time we talked about this project, thinking about how this was five years after Brown v. the Board of Education. Many of these guys went to segregated schools. That's something that you have to be our age to really remember, that people's lives started that way. I thought to myself, "Young people have to be reminded that this was the case. It's not ancient history for everybody."
One of the big events of your time at Harvard was when Malcolm X joined you and a group of students for dinner at Eliot House after speaking at the university. In writing about that lunch, you write about how afterwards, "something shifted in my young mind and soul." Can you talk about the effect meeting Malcolm X had on you?
KG: What had happened was, he had appeared at the campus earlier and I hadn't gone. I had a couple of guys in the class who told me all about it. I was very slow in my movement towards Blackness or movements towards AfroAmericanness. Seeing him in person at that dinner, hearing him, looking into his eyes, and seeing what he was like, that really changed me. My roommate Jack was very militant and political. He and I talked all the time, but after that dinner I started moving in that direction and really understood what Malcolm X was saying. In many ways I would argue that before that dinner, I had a sense of being more of an integrationist. After that dinner I started wondering if the integration goal was really going to work. My roommate Jack had a feeling that things would not turn out well for Negroes, and he felt that we should all go to Africa. That was really eye-opening for me when I saw Malcolm X in person up close.
One of the most moving parts of the book is "The Gallery" you assemble at the end, where you write profiles about each of your classmates. Can you talk about what went into writing those features?
JE: At one point, there was a different version where we tried to encapsulate the guys' personality from a quote from their interviews. Then we later put in more about there. Some of it was stuff that couldn't fit into the book, because it was bursting at the seams.
KG: Plus I think the power of the galleries is that you see them in the present day. When you're reading the book you want to know what do these guys look like now? I think the gallery helps the reader find out who they are.
JE: On the website there are video excerpts of them talking. I know if I were reading a book about some guys I'd think, I'd love to hear them speak in his current day voice.
You're currently producing a news radio show. What issues are you writing about? Who do you have on as guests?
KG: It's a pretty much of a hard news hour broadcast from Monday through Friday. It's on a local station, called WIOX. It goes out to about 3000 local people, but since it's on the Internet, we have audiences from all over the world. It's definitely somewhat politically on the left. It's to get news that people wouldn't normally get from the mainstream media, plus news people wouldn't normally get about the Black experience. On the radio we get a chance to put longer pieces on. It's an alternative radio show but at the same time we cover the big headlines. I guess the idea is if you listen to this show, which we call the 801, you'll be able to go to your office and hold your own at the water cooler.
Has your attitude to Harvard change at all after writing the book?
In terms of the relationships to the guys, I've been able to reconnect with them. I'm very delighted to see most of us turned out pretty well in terms of being happy and having good careers and that sort of thing. But it hasn't changed my attitude about Harvard pretty much. I would still consider myself a lousy alumni. I haven't given them any money. I've been back and seen them, but they haven't turned me into a Harvard man, let's put it that way. (laughs)
This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity.
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Riva del Garda - Bayern Munich vice captain Bastian Schweinsteiger is closing in on a return to full training after undergoing ankle surgery last month.
The 28-year-old is likely to be put through his paces alongside his team-mates "in the coming week", according to Bayern coach Pep Guardiola, speaking at the treble winners' summer training camp at Lake Garda.
Schweinsteiger, who went under the knife to resolve an ankle problem on 3 June, is currently following an individual training regime aimed at strengthening the muscles and joints ahead of his return to action.
Mario Götze is also working his way back to fitness away from the rest of the squad as he looks to come back from a thigh strain he picked up while playing for Borussia Dortmund in the semi-final of their UEFA Champions League tie with Real Madrid CF.
The injury ruled him out of the Champions League final, but he has followed his new colleagues to Lake Garda, along with Holger Badstuber, who is recovering after a knee operation. Guardiola wanted his entire squad together in the same hotel, even though Götze admits he is unlikely to be fit "until the end of July" while Badstuber cannot plan on returning before April at the earliest.
Meanwhile, fellow defender and Germany international Jerome Boateng was absent from training on Friday morning due to a stomach bug.


"A horror game where you get to be the monster"
Damned is a horror game with a difference where you play as the monster roaming in the woods, you use a kind of infra-red vision to find targets within the woods marked by a red dot you then must chase and eat your targets all of this while a creepy voice over speaks about evil.
I'm not going to lie I actually found this game kind of hard to play starting off with killing animals didn't feel good at all and then as you move on to humans it didn't get any better also all the humans look exactly the same and the game gets quite repetitive quickly although it's worth bearing in mind that this was built for a game jam and would have been made in a very short time scale.
The game was actually made back in 2015 and it's good to see developer Nick Zangus has moved in to much lighter and better (in my opinion) territory as he was the developer of one of our favorites here in Bot Race.
If you have ever been curious to play a game from the monsters perspective rather than the victim then you should give damned a try but do bear in mind it's a very dark game and certainly will not appeal to everyone.
Although it was made in such a short time scale the graphics are nicely done but as mentioned it can get kind of repetitive quickly.
You can download Damned here for free.


Well friends, we've come to the last chapter in Differentiation in Practice by Carol Ann Tomlinson and Caroline Cunningham Eidson.
This chapter brings us back to English Language Arts and focuses on literature circles. To be more specific, it's a unit designed to introduce students to literature circles.
As a new elementary teacher, I have of course heard of literature circles, but never actually used them. Thus, a unit to introduce them is perfect to introduce them both to my students as well as to myself!
One thing I quite like about literature circles is that they instill a sense of responsibility in students. They all know what their role is within the circle and if they do not complete it, they're solely responsible.
Additionally, they allow students to work on communication and group work skills in a small group setting so that it's not intimidating for students who suffer from anxiety or are shy.
This was a short chapter, but a good introduction to literature circles and a good jumping off point. It lists other helpful resources to aid teachers in implementing literature circles (Literature Circles by Daniels and Moving Forward with Literature Circles by Day, Spiegeleisen, McLellan, and Brown) which I know I will be checking out.
Alas friends, this has been our last chapter in Differentiation in Practice. If you're interested in the book, here's the link to it on Amazon. The next book I'll be discussing is Neurodiversity in the Classroom by Thomas Armstrong, be sure to check it out!


Thank you to everyone who sent messages of support after last weeks blog, I was truly touched.
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So, I have my coffee, Time to start work, my days vary but recently it's been all about VAT. It took many years until my little business became VAT registered, we reached the threshold two years ago and it's been a learning curve. As we all know VAT of 20% is added to most products, when you have a turnover of under £85,000 you do not need to add VAT when you sell anything, but over £85,000 you do, the plus side is that you are then able to reclaim any VAT on purchases, however things like rent & staff do not have VAT on them, so you cannot claim that back. Most of my costs do not have VAT on them unfortunately.
Anyway, after struggling through using Sage Accounting system, which is good but is not set out the way my brain works, I decided to use a bookkeeper and change to Quickbooks, Quickbooks is fantastic but not so the bookkeeper. I cannot tell you the amount of grief and stress has been caused this past year. I will not go into details as that would not be fair, but all I can say is that Jess, my assistant has spent the last three weeks sorting out the mess he created and my partner Ben who does have a 'Sage' and now a 'QB' brain has spent tens of hours sorting it out too. I have helped the best I can and now almost have a Quickbooks brain. I am so annoyed that I paid someone to do a job badly which has now resulted in me having to pay to correct it.
On a more light hearted note 'Rawse' posters have been popping up around our house. This is how our 6 year old daughter spells rules (I haven't had the heart to tell her the correct spelling yet).. They are really making me smile, I am a little worried that I am the only person in the house to be given her own 'Rawse' but am happy to say that I have been going to bed properly as instructed!
The kids had a fantastic time, A snowman (with a bobble) was built by 8am!
We had such trouble trying to keep them relatively quiet first thing in the morning as the schools were closed so it was a snow day.


Migration in Europe is not free of challenges. Especially in the case of care, migrants often face a double challenge: (i) not to speak the language of the resident country, and (ii) be unfamiliar with its care and health administration. As a consequence, e.g., elderly migrants in care homes suffer from social exclusion, with their relatives also struggling with getting the right information and interacting with the administration, migrants at home are often reluctant to go to see the doctor in case of health issues. Migrant temporary care workers face the problem of isolation, lack of professional background information and deficient communication with both the cared and the supervisors. KRISTINA's overall objective is to research and develop technologies for a human-like socially competent and communicative agent that is run on mobile communication devices and that serves for migrants with language and cultural barriers in the resident country as a trusted information provision party and mediator in questions related to basic care and healthcare. KRISTINA will advance the state of the art in dialogue management, multimodal (vocal, facial and gestural) communication analysis and multimodal communication. The technologies will be validated in two use cases, in which prolonged trials will be carried out with a representative number of migrants identified as especially in need: elderly Turkish migrants and their relatives and short term Polish care giving personnel in Germany and North African migrants in Spain.
For more information please visit www.kristina-project.eu.
This project has received funding from the European Union's Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under grant agreement no. 645012.


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A: Check the response document (either by modifying the client or by using a HTTP proxy like Fiddler) - I guess that the malformed document body contains useful information like a server error message.

A: @CosminPrund was correct in his comment on the question. Windows Firewall was only permitting file sharing in the domain, but not other services.

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Lisa Drew, contralto, performs nationally and internationally as soloist and in small ensembles.
An active performer in Minneapolis/Saint Paul, Lisa has sung with the ranks of the former Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra's Chorale under the leadership of Dale Warland singing most recently in Handel's Messiah and Beethoven's Ninth Symphony, performed the role of the Priest and in the small ensemble for Lyra Baroque Orchestra's production of Handel's Esther, Consortium Carissimi's Project III – Motets of Giacomo Carissimi,and as contralto soloist in The Minnesota Oratorio Society's concert of Honneger's "King David." She has recorded for the Naxos label with Consortium Carissimi.
Lisa was delighted to be asked to be a part of the inagural "Tucson Desert Song Festival" where she performed the alto solos in Rossini's "Petite Messe Solennelle" under the baton of Eric Holtan. Ms. Drew was alto soloist in the "Brahm's Alto Rhapsody" and Horatio Parker's "Hora Novissima" at the Berkshire Choral Festival, William Bolcom's "Songs of Innocence and Songs of Experience", for the American Guild of Organists Annual Convention Finale Concert of the US Premier of Siegfried Matthus' "Te Deum" at The Cathedral of St. Paul, and in Bach's "Mass in B Minor" with VocalEssence and Lyra Baroque Orchestra, as well as a few Messiahs.
Ms. Drew received acclaim as contralto soloist in the United States professional premier of the "Sandstrom High Mass" at Orchestra Hall as well as Honneger's "King David" and she garnered international acclaim as the mezzo-soprano soloist in Steve Heitzeg's "Nobel Symphony" also with at Orchestra Hall in Minneapolis.
"Lisa Drew sang with a gorgeous, full, dark sound and magnetic stage presence." – Minneapolis Star Tribune
Lisa Drew's opera roles have included Genevieve in The Minnesota Opera's production of "Pelleas and Melisande", The Sorceress in "Glorious Revolution Baroque's production of "Dido & Aeneas", Bradamante in Ex Machina's production of "Alcina", Mrs. Ott in the Berkshire Opera Company's production of "Susannah", and The Fairy Queen in The Gilbert & Sullivan Very Light Opera Company's production of "Iolanthe." Lisa was also a Mermaid in the Walker Art Center's presentation of "Tragedy on the Sea Nymph, An All-Dog Opera." In addition, she has performed in over 75 productions with San Diego Opera Chorus & The Minnesota Opera Chorus.
Lisa's talents also extend to voice-over work and is the featured alto on The Vertical Voice: Vocal Training Method. She has also provided backup vocals on the upcoming debut album for the progressive metal band "Heliosaga."
From 2002-2014, Lisa is proud to have contributed and performed with the internationally acclaimed "The Rose Ensemble" during which the Ensemble was the recipient of Chorus America's Margaret Hillis Award for Choral Excellence, and two time winner of the 2007 and 2012 Tolosa International Choral Competition, in Bolivia at the "10th International Baroque and Renaissance Music Festival of Santa Cruz. Ms. Drew is featured on seven of their recordings including: "Fire of the Soul: Choral Virtuosity in 17th-Century Russia & Poland", "Celebremos el Niño: Christmas Delights from the Mexican Baroque", "Rosa das Rosas: Cantigas de Santa Maria & Other Spiritual Songs for the Virgin", "Nā Mele Hawai'i: A Rediscovery of Hawaiian Vocal Music", "And Glory Shone Around: Early American Carols, Country Dances, Southern Harmony Hymns and Shaker Spiritual Songs", "Il Poverello: Medieval & Renaissance Music for Saint Francis of Assisi", and "A Toast to Prohibition: All-American Songs of Temperance and Temptation."
Lisa Drew is now in her 15th year as the alto soloist at Plymouth Congregational Church in Minneapolis under the direction of Philip Brunelle. Every summer at Plymouth for the past 9 years, Lisa has been part of a vocal quartet reviving some of the lost operetta and broadway musical numbers with Sonja Thompson on piano.
Lisa Drew lives in the City of Minneapolis with her two cats, Fred & Lilly-Lil, enjoys travel and photography, and loves singing in baroque pitch! Lisa is also a talented web developer specializing in WordPress and runs "Websites for a Song" creating affordable websites for small business & artists, and has recently started a new business venture selling her art work as cards and prints at Lisa Drew Art Cards.
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My Humble Beginnings
People often ask how I got my start in music, or if I always sang. It all started a long, long time ago, in a far off land…
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The contralto voice is warm, deep and rich like chocolate. Nathalie Stutzmann singing Bach's Erbarme dich in this video is one of my heroes. Here are a few more of my favorite contralto videos.
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Biden and European Allies Hope to Restart Nuclear Talks With Iran
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, French President Emmanuel Macron, German Chancellor Angela Merkel, and U.S. President Joe Biden, from left, pose for the media prior to a meeting at the La Nuvola conference center for the G20 summit in Rome, Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021. The two-day Group of 20 summit is the first in-person gathering of leaders of the world's biggest economies since the COVID-19 pandemic started. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth, Pool)
President Biden met with the leaders of Germany, France, and Great Britain Saturday for a strategy session on potential nuclear negotiations with Iran amid threatening signals from Tehran.
"They're scheduled to resume," Biden said cryptically when asked during the G20 meetings in Rome when he hoped the on-hold talks with the Islamic Republic would restart.
Biden huddled with Germany's Angela Merkel — who reportedly called for the meeting — France's Emmanuel Macron, and Britain's Boris Johnson, a group known as the E3, to consider options as Tehran continues enriching uranium that could be used to make nuclear weapons.
Reporters were hustled away from the four leaders as they posed for photographers in a corner of the La Nuova convention center.
In a statement issued after their meeting, the four said that they "shared our grave and growing concern" that Iran "has accelerated the pace of provocative nuclear steps, such as the production of highly enriched uranium and enriched uranium metal" — materials that have no civilian uses.
SOURCE: New York Post, Mary Kay Linge
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Cuts to deaf and blind education potentially unlawful, charities say
Published Date: 28 Jun 2019
Hampshire County Council is the latest in a long line of councils to reduce support for children with special educational needs and disabilities, approving cuts of over £700,000.
Almost 2,000 deaf or visually impaired children will be affected, with many living in the constituency of Education Secretary Damian Hinds.
Two major charities say cuts will have a "devastating effect on children's futures" and are calling on Mr Hinds to stand up for SEND education, with the National Deaf Children's Society considering legal action.
Deaf and visually impaired children in Damian Hinds' own constituency are facing cuts to their vital support at school and the move is potentially unlawful, two major charities have warned.
The decision, taken by Hampshire County Council, will reduce frontline staff and cut crucial support visits for deaf and visually impaired children in schools throughout the region.
The National Deaf Children's Society and the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) have both slammed the "appalling" move, saying it is potentially unlawful.
The National Deaf Children's Society is now considering legal action to force the council to reverse its decision, stating that "all options are on the table."
Both charities also say the move is symptomatic of the sweeping cuts faced by children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), describing the situation as a "very bleak sign of the times."
England's 45,000 deaf children have been hit with £4 million of council cuts to their support last year alone. In the past five years, their specialist teachers have also been cut by 10%, sending the average caseload for a teacher soaring to 60 children, a rise of 36%.
Deaf children across the country already fall behind at every stage of school and on average, they achieve an entire grade less than their hearing classmates at GCSE despite deafness not being a learning disability.
The country's 34,500 children and young people with vision impairment have also experienced significant cuts, with one in three local authorities slashing their spending on education support services for these pupils in the last year. A third of local authorities also cut the number of Qualified Teachers of Vision Impairment (QVTI), who help visually impaired children and young people access mainstream education.
Both charities are now warning that the SEND system is facing a funding crisis, with tens of thousands of children facing the risk of being left without the support they desperately rely on.
As a result, they are urgently calling on Damian Hinds to challenge Hampshire County Council's decision. The charities are also urging him to make the strongest possible case for SEND funding at the Government's next Spending Review so every child can receive the world class education he has promised them.
Full case study write-ups and follow-up interviews are available on request. Both families live in Damian Hinds' constituency.
Martin Thacker MBE, Deputy Director at the National Deaf Children's Society, said:
"This potentially unlawful move by Hampshire County Council is yet another sign of the very bleak times that children with special educational needs and disabilities are living in. Deaf children are being hit particularly hard, with their specialist teachers being cut and the futures they've worked so hard for now slipping even further from their grasp.
"Damian Hinds knows that deaf education is at crisis point – and it's within his power to salvage it. He has already pledged a 'strong case' for education funding in the upcoming Spending Review, but this must include an overwhelming case for some of the simple, cost-effective measures that can turn this crisis around for every deaf child.
"All eyes are now on Mr Hinds to do the right thing, and 45,000 deaf children are relying on him."
RNIB's Head of Social Change, Abigail Fitzgibbon, said:
"We are deeply concerned about the appalling cuts to support for children and young people with vision impairment in mainstream schools, which are happening more and more regularly.
"Learning in schools and colleges is focused heavily on the ability to see – relying on pupils to read from textbooks, see writing on whiteboards and answer questions from written exam papers. But when a child has a vision impairment, the Government has a duty to ensure they are given the appropriate materials or support to achieve their educational potential.
"The cuts we are seeing could prevent an entire generation of young people with vision impairment from entering adulthood with the qualifications and skills required for the workplace. It is crucial that the Government acts now to increase funding for education support services, and to secure the future for thousands of children and young people with vision impairment."
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Managing and recovering from storm damage is an overwhelming experience, testing the conviction of property owners as they survey the devastation done their home or business. SERVPRO of Benton / Carroll Counties takes seriously our commitment to assist our neighbors, confident in our beliefs and mission to restore both structures and our customers' comfort and peace through the faith-based approach of our well-trained workforce.
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The Texas Securities Commissioner is continuing its crackdown on unregistered investment pitches tied to cryptocurrency by issuing its fourth emergency cease and desist order.
Texas has been among the most active states for reining in potential crypto scams.
"State securities regulators such as our agency are particularly concerned that promoters of illegal and fraudulent securities tied to cryptocurrencies are targeting Main Street investors," said Joseph Rotunda, director of enforcement with the state securities board.
"It's not just securities regulators, " he added. "The Department of Banking [last month] issued a consumer alert warning of a 'cryptocurrency bank' with an office in Dallas."
The SEC also has been scrutinizing operations of some cryptocurrency sellers.
The newest warning came last week when commissioner Travis J. Iles entered the emergency order against DavorCoin, an entity offering investments in a cryptocurrency lending program in Texas.
The emergency order found that DavorCoin told investors they could earn whopping profits by investing in a lending program based on a new cryptocurrency known as davorcoin. Investors allegedly purchase davorcoin (the currency) and then lend it to DavorCoin (the entity).
DavorCoin said an investor lending $30,000 in davorcoin can earn $15,390 in the first month of the program and receive $107,217 after 120 days, according to the order.
DavorCoin, however, is not providing any details about how it will generate such profits, according to a release from the commissioner's office.
DavorCoin also is not disclosing the identity of its principals or its place of business, claiming instead that "due to tax and regulation risks, [it] cannot officialize its domiciliation."
Iles on Jan. 4 issued an emergency cease and desist order to stop BitConnect's "illegal and fraudulent offers of a different lending scheme," according to the release.
Iles warned would-be investors about investing in cryptocurrency-backed programs "without determining exactly what they are investing in."
"Promoters of fraudulent securitized cryptocurrencies are using technology in a way that conceals their identity and their actions," he said. "Ultimately, investors are investing in nothing more than a promise made through a website maintained by an anonymous group."
The Enforcement Division also found that DavorCoin is an unregistered firm and is selling unregistered securities through affiliates, actions that violate the Texas Securities Act.
Officials with DavorCoin could not be reached for comment.
A DavorCoin website says it "has been created by bankers and traders from major financial institutions (based in London, Paris and other EU cities). "
"We realize the financial transactions in the world are going to be revolutionized by cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology," the website states. "Based on this analysis, we've built a tech and financial team to create a blockchain platform to make worldwide financial transactions faster, cheaper and more reliable."
-- USI-Tech, a Dubai-based company, which promised triple-digit returns from investments tied to the mining of Bitcoin.


Donald Trump is a man of the people who just happens to live in a golden tower in Manhattan, and as a man of the people, he has an innate distrust for all celebrities. That's why he probably only cried a little bit when virtually every famous person turned down an offer to attend or perform at his inauguration, leaving him with nothing but begrudging support from the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and The Rockettes. Apparently, though, a lot of famous people had a good reason for why they can't make it to Trump's inauguration on January 20: They'll be too busy protesting against him that weekend.
In a statement, the National's Matt Berninger said that "women should be able to make their own decisions regarding their bodies and health," and that the ability to do so "is a basic human right." This comes after Trump, Vice President-elect Mike Pence, and Speaker Of The House Paul Ryan have expressed a desire to completely defund Planned Parenthood—despite all of the money that Pence has donated to the organization since the election.
On January 21, the first full day of what historians will call "The Trump Era," an event called The Women's March On Washington will see even more celebrities (and non-famous activists) declaring their intention to fight for the rights of women, workers, immigrants, LGBT people, and all the other demographics that the GOP hates. This comes from Variety, which says the march in D.C. and other marches around the country will include the likes of America Ferrera, Katy Perry, Scarlett Johansson, Cher, Olivia Wilde, Julianne Moore, Hari Nef, Frances McDormand, Patricia Arquette, Debra Messing, Amy Schumer, Chelsea Handler, and Uzo Aduba.


Are you living in fear or in hope?
BY THE TIME MY BROTHERS AND I WERE TEENAGERS, my parents were able to take short vacations and leave us in charge of the house. We didn't always take care of the place very well but knowing when they were due home, we managed to get the place passably cleaned up before they returned. The problem for us happened on those occasions when Mom and Dad decided to come home early. Yikes!
In a sense, Jesus has left us to be faithful stewards of the world, to take care of the earth and all who dwell in it until his return. And he said, Keep awake, for you do not know when the master of the house will come.
Check out this inspiring first-week-of-Advent message, House Sitter. It asks the questions: Are we living in fear or in hope? What would life be like if we lived as if faith wasn't a requirement to receive God's grace, rather a hope-filled response to having already received it?
What happens when parents leave the kids in charge? Living in hope, not in fear.


Andreas Bourani is a German singer and songwriter.
Andreas made his own interpretation of the Knotted Gun, which takes inspiration from his first two albums. The text belongs to the song Frieden (Peace) that is from the first album, Staub und Fantasie (Dust & Fantasy).


"As splurge almost 800,000 euros in 'work' of urban planning that sought to enrich only four have not for nothing "
With which aims to promote the argárico site "La Bastida"
"and that do not respond to a report of Development for approval must"
"Since the regional government continues its policy of favoring the UCAM at the expense of the interests of the public"
Muñiz question "how long will attend the complicit silence on the General Plan"
It was held in the arena Garden "Los Conquistadores"
is run from October to January 2016, under the" Jail Training "
Since "far from official June"
Within the Open Days organized by the Club.
So the mayor has informed on social networks, because "first we must face more urgent and necessary issues"
Ballet for adults and dance play repeat a year adding to its wide range of styles.
been involved in three different tests, in Murcia, Lorca and El Ejido (Almeria), climbing the podium in all three tests.
The Athletic Club also held from 12 to 18 an exhibition on the occasion of its 25th anniversary in the room "Gregorio Cebrian"
"It is clear after the final judgment of the Supreme Court regarding Puerto Lumbreras, the General Plan of Totana falls for their illegalities"
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"Deeply troubling" report says North Korea has turned on nuclear reactor
Natasha Schapova
The UN International Atomic Agency says that North Korea appears to have restarted its Yongbyon nuclear reactor
The UN International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) believes that the Yongbyon reactor supplies plutonium for North Korea's nuclear weapons program.
The report found evidence that the reactor has been on since early July, with the nearby radio-chemical lab operating from February to July.
"Since early July 2021, there have been indications, including the discharge of cooling water, consistent with the operation of the reactor."
These findings also coincide with other signs that North Korea is using a nearby laboratory to extract plutonium from fuel previously removed from the reactor.
North Korea barred the IAEA's access to the country in 2009, leaving the agency to monitor nuclear activity primarily through satellite imagery.
Indications of radiochemical reprocessing are "deeply troubling" and a "cause of serious concern"
The agency described the update as "deeply troubling" and a "clear violation" of United Nations Security Council resolutions.
"It appears to indicate North Korea has resumed producing plutonium for its nuclear weapons program," Gary Samore from Brandeis University told The Australian.
"While North Korea already has a significant stockpile of nuclear weapons, this suggests it is moving to expand its current arsenal," he said.
The IAEA says it will continue to call on North Korea to "comply fully" with its obligations under the UN security council resolutions.
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Chevalier David Noel Sanchez Tisdale-Woods, GOTJ
David was born in Oregon City, Oregon and for the first fifteen years of his life, David was educated in private schools. He developed a passion for learning and reading. By the age of twelve, he had read dozens of books that were known for their literary importance, typically intended for older readers. The signature of his life since then has been based on a passion for learning and appreciating the finer things in life. This has created a driving passion within David to assist others in experiencing the finest in service and quality making him a natural leader in the hospitality industry.
David's career has been focused on hospitality and tourism primarily in luxury environments. He has served as an executive in hotels, resorts, and catering organizations for the past fourteen years. In his roles, he has developed strong skills in quality orientation, leadership and management, team-building, financial performance, and organizational effectiveness. He has become adept in sales and marketing, human resources, and overall property management. He has proved his skills in food and beverage repositioning and delivering exceptional quality and financial results wherever he has worked.
David has worked in a variety of venues from city to resort, from traditional to non-traditional, and from large to boutique operations in executive positions including Hilton Portland, Hilton Tarrytown, The Hilton Atlanta, The Harrison House Conference Center, Ritz-Carlton Lodge Reynold's Plantation, The Mansion on Forsyth Park, Hilton Short Hills and most recently the premiere catering companies - Abigail Kirsch Catering Relationships and now as Managing Director, Relish Caterers and Event Planning.
Working for hotel giants like Hilton and The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, LLC, David became known for his work ethics, detail-orientation, and passion for continuous improvement. For instance, he was instrumental in moving a Ritz-Carlton resort from AAA Four Diamonds to AAA Five Diamonds as a result of specific process improvements. He has become an effective strategic-thinker and is able to actualize plans in very specific ways through the teams with which he works.
Whether in his career or other activities, David has been recognized for his efforts through promotions or awards. His growth has been progressive and he has been instrumental in winning numerous awards for the companies for which he's worked. He was honored by the Chaine des Rotisseurs with the Bronze Star Award for his in-depth knowledge of fine dining, cuisine, and exceptional event experiences. As a result of his engagement in fraternal and genealogical organizations, he has been promoted to Board of Manager offices.
His continuing education has been very important to him. He has attended Cornell University Professional Development Programs between 2004 and 2006. He realized the need to attain a formal degree and worked to attain a Bachelor of Science in Business and Hospitality through the University of Phoenix while continually working. In 2012, he was accepted into the Fordham University EMBA Program.
David enjoys people of all walks of life and is community-minded and active in many diverse organizations. He is a member of Saint Thomas Church Fifth Avenue and has served on the Usher Corps since 2011. David became a member of The Sons of the Revolution in the state of New York in 2010 and has served in the capacities of Board of Managers, Chairman of the Color Guard and Chairman of The Stewards Committee. He is currently Prior XV of The Sovereign Military Order of the Temple of Jerusalem, Priory St. Michael and St. George and has been an active member of such since 2010. He has also belonged in the past to St. George's Society and The New England Society. David is a current member of The Princeton Club and has been since 2009.
Chevalier Stephen Joseph Storen, GOTJ
Prior XIV - 2014-2017
Stephen has been an Order member since 2006 and has been serving as Prior since 2014. He is active in a number of NYC organizations as a board member including the Federation of Protestant Welfare Agencies where he serves as board chair. Stephen is a member of Saint Thomas Church in the City of New York, Independent Royal Arch Lodge #2 and other masonic bodies. Stephen is a retired financial services industry executive.
Commander Chevalier John Francis Vance Cupschalk, GOTJ
Prior XIII -2011-2014
CDR Chev. John F. V. Cupschalk, GOTJ, (B.A. Eng. Lit./J. , M.A.I.S.) is an IT Manager with Tata Consultancy Services for the New York and regional offices of PricewaterhouseCoopers, and was previously with PricewaterhouseCoopers for 18 years, serving both as national leader for Regulatory Reviews technology support, and national leader for technology training.
Retired from the United States Navy (Reserves) in 2015 after 28 years of service, he served with numerous active duty and reserve commands: Naval Coordination and Guidance of Shipping (two tours) as Executive Officer, Operations Officer and Training Officer; Navy Information Operations Command as Special Projects Officer; Commander Second Fleet as Civil Military Operations and Inter-Agency Affairs Officer; active duty with Navy Central Command/Commander Fifth Fleet as Coordinator for the Friendly Forces Coordination Center (18 nation naval coalition) and Deputy Assistant Chief of Staff - Manpower and Individual Augmentation Manager during Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Decorations include the Armed Forces Meritorious Service Medal, Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal (3 gold stars), Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal, National Defense Medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, and the Armed Forces Reserve Medal. He also received the Long and Faithful Service Medal from the New York Naval Militia.
Chev. Cupschalk holds a Master of Arts in International Affairs (Middle East Concentration), and a double concentration Bachelor of Arts in English Literature & Journalism (minor for Political Science) from Old Dominion University. He also received the Naval War College Graduate Certificate in Strategy & Policy.
Chev. Cupschalk served two years as an OSMTH representative to the United Nations.
Other activities and organizations include Past-Commander of the New York Commandery of the Naval Order of the United States, sitting on the Boards of Directors for the New York Council of the Navy League of the United States and the New York Commandery of Military Order of Foreign Wars of the United States, and commissioned a colonel in the Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels. He was made a Freeman of the City of London as an "Information Technology Manager & Citizen of London", and is a member of the St. George's Society of New York City and the Royal Society of St. George, Westminster Branch. He is an assistant head usher at St. Thomas Church Fifth Avenue, New York City, where he has ushered since 1991.
Chevalier Thomas Halkett, Esq., GOTJ
Prior XII - 2009-2011
Chevalier W. Michael Margolin, GCTJ
Prior XI - 2007-2009
Michael was a chemistry teacher at Newtown High School, Queens, eventually working for the Board of Education before his retirement. He was an adjunct professor of education at Pace University and The City College of New York.
After retirement, Michael spent part of the year at his home in St. Augustine.
Michael, a member of Saint Thomas Church Fifth Avenue for 40 years, served on vestry for 12 years as building chairman. He was the head usher for 15 years and a member of the Lectors' Guild.
Prior Michael was a Grand Cross of the Sovereign Military Order of the Temple of Jerusalem, Officer Brother of the Venerable Order of St. John of Jerusalem, a brother of Independent Royal Arch Lodge No. 2 F&AM, serving as Treasure for 15 years, Life member, St. George Society of New York; The New England Society of New York; The Church Club of New York; The Pilgrims of the United States and The St. Augustine Yacht Club.
Chevalier Michael Harrison Charles, GCTJ
Prior X 2004-2007
Mr. Charles, the son of Melvin Mower and Sylvia Ann Cookus Charles, was born in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. He was educated at Jacksonville Episcopal High School, the University of Florida, Florida State University and New York University.
Mr. Charles is a well-known interior designer having worked for several major architectural firms before founding Michael H. Charles Associates in 1985. His designs have been published in numerous magazines and books over the years and he was the recipient of the prestigious Wool Bureau Award for fabric design. Michael H. Charles Associates maintains offices in New York City and St. Augustine, Florida.
* Society of the Cincinnati in the State of Virginia (life member)
* General Society of Colonial Wars (Secretary and life member of the New
York Society; regular member of the Florida Society Society; Gentleman
of the Council of the New York Society)
* National Gavel Society
* Hereditary Order of the Descendants of Colonial Governors (Honorary
Governor General; life member)
* Saint Nicholas Society of the City of New York (life member; Member of
the Council)
* Colonial Order of the Acorn (life member)
* Order of the Indian Wars of the United States (life member)
* General Society Sons of the Revolution (member in the States of New
York and Pennsylvania; life member of NY Society; Fraunces Tavern
Museum Board Member)
* Saint Andrews Society of New York (life member)
* Saint David Society of New York (life member)
* Saint George's Society of New York (life member; Board member; Chairman Activities; Chairman - Queen's Jubilee 2002; Ball Committee)
* Society of the Sons of Saint George of Philadelphia (life member)
* Military Society of the War of 1812 (life member)
* Veteran Corps of Artillery State of New York (life member)
* The Huguenot Society of America (life member; Registrar General; Member of the Membership Committee)
* Colonial Society of Pennsylvania
* Military Order of the Stars and Bars (life member; Commander of the New York Society)
* Order of the Southern Cross (life member)
* Dutch Settlers Society of Albany (life member)
* Huguenot Society of Pennsylvania (life member)
* National Society Sons of the American Colonists (life member; former Vice President General)
* Society of the Descendants of the Colonial Clergy (life member)
* Order of Americans of Armorial Ancestry (Secretary General)
* Flagon and Trencher (life member)
* Descendants of the Founders of New Jersey (Councilor General)
* National Society Descendants of Early Quakers (life member)
* Friendly Sons of St. Patrick of Philadelphia (life member)
* Order of Descendants of Colonial Physicians & Chirurgiens (life member)
* Sons and Daughters of the Colonial & Antebellum Bench and Bar 1585-1861 (life member)
* National Society Sons and Daughters of Antebellum Planters 1607-1861 (life member)
* National Society Sons of the American Revolution (Florida State, Past Regional Vice President; Organizing President, St. Augustine Chapter; First Continental Chapter, New York City, Member of the Council)
* General Society of the War of 1812 (former Florida State President)
* National Society Sons and Daughters of the Pilgrims (Florida and New York; Councilor - New York Branch)
* Naval Order of the United States (New York Commandery)
* Son of Confederate Veterans (Commander, Gen. Archibald Gracie, Jr. Camp #985)
* Burns Society of the City of New York
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* Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of Saint John of Jerusalem (Commander)
* Sovereign Military Order of the Temple of Jerusalem (past Prior of St. Michael & St. George New York City Priory; Silver Pilgrim Shell)
Mr. Charles is a member of the Pilgrims of the United States, New York, as well as The Honourable Company of Freemen of London. He is also a member of St. Thomas Church of Fifth Avenue where he serves as Head Usher, and on the Choir School Benefit Committee, as Acquisitions Chairman, and on the Stewardship Committee. He is a life member of theSociety of Mary; Confraternity of the Blessed Sacrament; Guild of All Souls; Society of King Charles the Martyr; and the Church Club of New York where he served as a member of Events Committee. Mr. Charles is past Worshipful Master of the Masonic Independent Royal Arch Lodge #2 F&AM, of New York City. He has served as Junior Warden and Master of Ceremonies. Mr. Charles is also a member of Long I Grotto; Scottish Rite, Valley of New York, 32 degree; Ancient Chapter, Royal Arch Masons, New York City; Columbian Council, Cryptic Masons, New York City; Morton Commandery, Knights Templar, New York City; Paumonock Council, Knight Masons, New York City; Quatuor Coronoti Lodge #2076, London, England; and the Royal Order of Scotland. He is a member of the Ponte Vedra Club of Jacksonville, FL; the St. Augustine Yacht Club; the Royal Scottish Automobile Club of Glasgow, Scotland; and the Lansdowne Club of London of London, England.
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The global sports medicine market size was valued at USD 6.4 billion in 2016 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 7.7% over the forecast period. Augmenting growth for the orthopedic industry and rising incidences of sports related injuries are the vital impact rendering drivers.
According to the Orthopedic Annual Report 2013, the need for orthobiologics and musculoskeletal care is expected to rise over the next decade owing to rising awareness and geographical expansion. As of 2013, the companies majorly focus on regions such as the U.S., Japan and Europe which are estimated to contribute about 80.0% of the revenue for the orthopedic market.
These injuries form a substantial portion of the orthopedic market with rising incidences of dislocations, hip fractures, ligament and tendon tears. Furthermore, innovation in prosthetics and implants along with development of performance monitoring devices is expected to further fuel growth over the forecast period.
For instance, Arthrex, a key market player, introduced their Birmingham Biceps Implant System indicated to be used for reducing the possibility of post-operative humeral fracture. The system was developed in collaboration with the Andrew Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Center. Furthermore, in 2014, Arthrex signed an exclusive agreement with Osiris to develop Cartiform, a cartilage repair solution based on cellular regenerative technology.
Demand for minimally invasive surgeries and technological advancement in implants, technologies and instruments for joint repair is expected to further promote the sports medicine market growth.
Body reconstruction and repair devices are expected to contribute the largest revenue owing to the ongoing R&D innovation and product up gradation strategies taken up by key players. Furthermore, innovation in surgical procedures and the technological advancement in surgical equipment are expected to boost the growth.
For instance, in December 2013, Stryker Corporation acquired Mako Surgicals to strengthen its orthopedic portfolio. Mako Surgical has technology platforms for knee-replacement and hip-replacement procedures.
The level one segments are further sub-segmented in order to study the market thoroughly including the niche segments. Body reconstruction and repair devices are classified into surgical equipment, soft tissue repair product, and bone reconstruction devices. Surgical equipment is anticipated to drive the segment's growth over the forecast period.
For instance, Stryker acquired Pivot Medical in 2014 to expand its product portfolio for sports medicine. Pivot Medical is a well-established manufacturer of implants and hip surgical equipment.
Body support and recovery devices are further segmented into braces, compression clothing, and hot and cold therapy products. Body performance monitoring and evaluation devices are further segmented into cardiac, hemodynamic, respiratory, musculoskeletal and others. Similarly, accessories are segmented into bandages, disinfectants, tapes, wraps and others.
Knees based applications are expected to dominate the segment over the forecast period owing to the increasing incidences of knee injuries caused in sports. For instance, according to a study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine, knees followed by shoulder are the most routinely injured body parts in a game of ice hockey.
It also stated that about 31.0% of all injuries are related with the knees and 34.0% are related with the neck, head and shoulder. Other applications include shoulders, ankle and foot, back and spine, elbow and wrist, hips and other sites.
The U.S., Japan and EU countries are estimated to contribute over 60.0% share as of 2016. Furthermore, North America is expected to dominate the industry over the forecast period. Improvement in the healthcare infrastructure and increasing focus of healthcare providers, towards trauma and related injuries are anticipated to be the vital impact rendering drivers.
Asia Pacific is expected to be the fastest growing region over the forecast period with about 15.0% share as of 2016. Increasing adoption of sports as a career and rising awareness regarding injuries is expected to propel growth.
The Asia Pacific Knee, Arthroscopy and Sports Medicine Society (APKASS) works on promoting research, and creating a medium for education and awareness. It conducts a conference annually to educate healthcare professional about the recent transformations in this field.
Major players for the sports medicine industry include, Stryker Corporation, Zimmer Biomet, Smiths & Nephew, DePuy Mitek, Arthrex, Tornier N.V., Ossur HF, ArthroCare, Otto Bock Healthcare, Wright Medical Technology and DJO Global. Other players include; Conmed, Aesculap AG, Argomedical AG, Acumed LLC, and BioPro Inc.The aforementioned companies are predicted to undergo consolidation leading to development of an oligopolistic market with focus on areas of marketing, advertising and product differentiation.
For instance, ArthroCare was acquired by Smiths & Nephew in May 2014. Post the acquisition, complementary product portfolio was organized, expected to increase revenue and broaden the product pipeline.


This symbolic crown activates the #1 Victory Star. The crown is the traditional symbol of royalty and it brings you prestige. The Purple Crown also symbolizes a life of ease and comfort. The 8-spoked Wheel of Life above the Crown attracts spiritual blessings from all directions and ensures you will encounter only good people through the year.


As I read, I pause. I inhale deeply and observe the somatic effect of Wiseman's words, reflecting on my past and exploring my vision of our future. Inviting us into the shadows and back to the light, Journey to Nowhere is a mind opening adventure and a union of the human experience that reminds us to be curious of everything around us and the depth of everything within us.


From the recce I knew this was going to be a tough course, technical and requiring a lot of concentration. A lapse in that concentration at mile 17 put paid to my top 20, sub 12 hour ambitions. I had 37 miles of not being able to descend at the pace I knew my training would have allowed me to push. Although only superficial, the wounds to the knees didn't allow me to push any speed. That said, I can only take the positives from what was a fantastic experience. I am incredibly proud of my result, 4th British female and 44th in the world, and to top it off we came away with a team bronze medal. The scars on my knees will be a reminder of the fun in Portugal for years to come!
The temperature at the 5 am start was 22 degrees and incredibly humid. This was not expected and it was set to get hotter, up to 27 degrees in the heat of the day. With that in mind, I tried to keep on top of my hydration from the outset. That was my downfall, quite literally! As I approached the Checkpoint at Vila do Geres I was finishing off my drink so I knew I had drank 1 litre and could set off with 2 x 500ml full bottles. In putting my soft flask back into my pack I tripped. It was a fairly steep downhill, chalky track and the slide onto my knees made for some impressive wounds. The photographer I fell in front off very kindly didn't take pictures of me in my shocked state, instead helped me up! I had a few minutes of walking to compose myself, realised it was not game over, there was very little pain in the knees so I was fortunate not to have damaged the ligaments/ cartilage/ bones which would have ended my race. As I was now less than a mile to the checkpoint, I got into a run, trying to increase the pace just to make sure everything was okay. Other than being aware my shins were getting wet with blood I made the decision I could and would finish, all be it, slower than I wanted.
Sitting down at the checkpoint, I looked at the cuts for the first time, I'm surprised I managed to keep calm as the deep cut on the right knee was gaping open. The race medics were fantastic, cleaning and dressing the wounds. At one point I had 6 of them, 3 working on each knee!
The race took on a different twist from here. I could still climb well and the flatter sections, although few and far between were fine, so I just eased back on the descents but instead of having the race face on and being quite as focused as I usually would in a race, I chatted and worked with those around me. It became a game of trying not to let Polish mountain running champion, Edyta Lewandowska, get too far ahead on the climbs before I caught her on the descents, then using my fell running skills to pick the best lines for us both through the tough terrain. Regularly, myself and Fiona Hayvice, running for New Zealand, crossed paths, having a few motivating words each time. I also chatted with runners from Australia, Germany, Czech Republic and Spain, the sense of camaraderie on the trail was fantastic. If I had been racing flat out I would have missed out on that. I would also have no doubt suffered in the heat, I was fine but that's probably only because of the lower intensity running.
As the top 3 counted in the team competition, still being in 4th for the British women, I knew it was important to keep going, just in case something happened to one of the three in front. Other than burning in my knees, I wasn't in pain and wasn't aware of any swelling. I'm amazed 8 hours after the fall, approaching the finish line, the bandages were still in tact. As I hit the red carpet, I jogged it in, I didn't accelerate, just continued with the plod I had enjoyed for the vast majority of the day!
It was only as I stopped the knees seized up, and the pain started. I got them cleaned up and had planned to celebrate with a couple of beers but I couldn't bare sitting at the table with the table cloth brushing against them. Instead, I went to lay down with my legs up. I've made up for it since though, the next day, after a very slow but beneficial walk with some of the team, it was all about pizza, ice cream and hydrating with some beers! This week has followed a similar pattern, enjoying a well overdue off season.
The main positive I can take from the event is my training had set me up perfectly for the race. I was strong on the climbs throughout the race and my quad strength was there despite not being able to use it to descend. I didn't ache at all post race, not even the 2 day delay in muscle soreness you'd normally expect. This is encouraging for the next mountain race I do, fingers crossed there'll be the opportunity to test myself fully in a GB vest again.
Despite the fall, and the result, I will look back on the whole experience fondly. The GB team are a great bunch of people. The hospitality, race organisation, unexpected sunshine and heat all made for an amazing weekend. Thanks to Carlos Sa and his team for all their efforts, all the GB team management and runners and my to sponsors, Montane, Injinji, Mountain Fuel and BetterYou.


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CHEGA DE SAUDADE (NO MORE BLUES) - Cm C
CHEGA DE SAUDADE (NO MORE BLUES) - Cm C (F1608)
CHEGA DE SAUDADE (NO MORE BLUES) key Cm & C 3:26
8 bar intro and vocal in at 11 seconds, continue through twice (2nd time starts at 1:36) - no solo, 3 repeats from 2:57 and finish with the outro.
F1608. CHEGA DE SAUDADE (NO MORE BLUES) - Cm C
key - Cm and C - range - G to B
The wonderful song from Antônio Carlos Jobim, also known as "No More Blues", has been covered by all the very best singers and musicians and covered extensively by Latin artists. Here is a cool Trio arrangement that is taken from the Jazzville version in my catalogue but cut down to a vocal only performance. The key has been dropped to suit a typical female range.


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Glasgow Is In Which County
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Etymology. The origin of the name Glasgow is disputed. It is common to derive the toponym from the older Cumbric glas cau or a Middle Gaelic cognate, which would have meant green basin or green valley.
Il revient de Glasgow (4e sur le 3000m … Vingt-cinq ans après, Vittel organise de nouveau les championnats de France de cross-country ce week-end. Les meilleurs coureurs français seront réunis pour …
Glasgow: Glasgow, city, west-central Scotland. It is situated along both banks of the River Clyde 20 miles (32 km) from that river's mouth on the western, or Atlantic, coast. Glasgow is Scotland's largest city, and it forms an independent council area that lies entirely within the historic county of Lanarkshire.
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Glasgow is not in any county . In 1975 the counties of Lanarkshire , Ayrshire , Renfrewshire , Dumbarton , Argyll and Bute were scrapped and amalgamated into a Region known as Strathclyde . In due course Strathclyde was also scrapped and Glasgow today is a unitary council – The City of…
25/01/2009 · Best Answer: Glasgow is not in any county . In 1975 the counties of Lanarkshire , Ayrshire , Renfrewshire , Dumbarton , Argyll and Bute were scrapped and amalgamated into a …
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A note of history: Barren County was founded in 1798 and shortly after in 1799, Glasgow was named the county seat. History tells us that a gentleman by the name of John Matthews was born in Glasgow, Scotland.
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Glasgow (/ ˈ ɡ l ɑː z ɡ oʊ, ˈ ɡ l æ z-, ˈ ɡ l ɑː s-, ˈ ɡ l æ s-/; Scots: glesga [ˈɡlezɡə]; scottish gaelic: glaschu [ˈkl̪ˠas̪əxu]) is the most populous city in Scotland, and the third most populous city in the United Kingdom, as of the 2017 estimated city population of …
In general, they were still considered part of the wider geographical county; for instance, Glasgow was still reckoned part of Lanarkshire, though it was no longer within the jurisdiction of Lanark County Council.
Counties in Scotland were scrapped in 1975 and are today known ascouncil areas. glasgow forms its own council area, called GlasgowCity. It is not now in any county. Until 1975 The City of Glasgow was a county, but the current Glasgow City unitary council area is slightly different (some might say…
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Need Gifts for 15 Year Old Girls? Read On to Get Ideas!
Want to gift something to a 15 year old girl? Well, you better be conscious of your choices. Girls who have just kicked off adolescence are not easy to please.
Moreover, with the advent of puberty and major physiological changes, they start encountering emotional turmoil that's difficult to handle. At such times they start developing this eagerness to establish their identities, which is mostly influenced by their peer group.
However, here is a sorted list of gifts for 15 year old girls. It will save some of your time and also prove your thoughtfulness about the young lady who's in her blooming age! These have been chosen keeping their emotional wellbeing and social relationships in mind!
Wondering why a makeup kit? Well this is the age when teens grow conscious about their looks and physical appearance. Whenever elders are not around, they try experimenting with their mother's makeup kit or watch makeup tutorials on how to perfect the eyebrow or contour the cheek bones. Then why not gift her, her own set of makeup?
However, a problem that may arise is skin reactions. Makeup does not suit everyone's skin. So, one has to be careful in choosing which kind of makeup to buy.
2. Books for the teenage soul!
One can gift a teenage girl a book that will feed upon her frivolous soul. It will make her chart out a road map that is helpful in building stronger self-esteem, friendships, set life goals, resist peer and parent pressure.
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Keeping secret diaries and memorials form an integral part of teenage years. So, gift your darling girl a space to pen down her turbulent thought and ideas. Who knows; it might help her release the excess anxiety she is under.
Last year while rummaging for Christmas gift ideas for 15 year old girl, I chanced upon some beautiful notebooks. You won't believe how happy my 15 year old niece was upon unwrapping a pretty notebook!
When a teenager, she wants to look her best and feel standing in front of the mirror. Parlors will start attracting her. She will be aware of what her girlfriends think of her hair and nails, etc.!
So, save your girl from social anxiety by handing her a nail clipper set.
This set comes in a very compact box as well, making it extremely convenient for travelling purposes.
Searching for the best gifts for 15 year old girl? Think of a nice, trendy bag!
Teenage girls want to be as preppy as possible – they want to carry their world inside the bag. BUT, the bag has to be stylish! Keeping that in mind, you can shop for a canvas laptop bag for her this birthday!
Here is a really trendy and spacious one. You can, of course, look for similar others!
Haven't you heard of selfies? What about a camera what will instantly print the selfies? A teenager will love it!
You can consider an instant film camera as one of the ideal presents for 15 year old girl. She will be more than happy to possess something so interesting, hip and happening!
Apart from trendy clothes and accessories, what a teenager desires next is a good perfume, because you know, you are never fully dressed without your perfume. Choose something like Guess or Versace and make her a happy soul!
You can check out this one; it comes in a pink leather pouch!
It is a fact that girls love jewelry and that makes for the best gifts for 15 year old girl. So, get her a pretty silver pendant this year on birthday or Christmas. Something in a dreamy, fairy design will be impressive.
Teen girls love to have hair colored in bright and peppy hues. Therefore, hair chalk pens are definitely among the best gifts 15 year old girls. No visiting the parlor or messy hair coloring session- simply rub the pen and get colorful mane!
Watches never fail to accentuate one's style statement. So, when confused about Christmas gift ideas for 15 year old girl, think watches that complement their t-shirts and hoodies!
That makes for some unique gift ideas for 15 year old girl! Start sorting now and do let us know how she liked it!
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California Lawmakers Resume Deliberations Over Wildfire Safety, Utilities' Response
(TNS) - When a special legislative committee held its first public hearing in response to the North Bay wildfires two weeks ago in Sacramento, there were eight major wildfires burning across California.
When the 10-member bipartisan panel met again Tuesday, the number of conflagrations had doubled, and the marauding Mendocino Complex fires had scorched more than 292,000 acres in three counties or more than 450 square miles.
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Mendocino Fire Becomes Biggest in Modern California History as Weary Firefighters Brace for More
(TNS) - It's day 11 for Omar Estorga on the front lines of California's firestorm.
Some nights, the captain and his crew have slept — sitting up — in the seats of their fire engine as the Carr fire raged. Other nights, they've stayed at the base camp in Shasta County. On their days off, they've snagged dorm rooms at Shasta College or, if they're lucky, a hotel room when another fire crew has checked out.
As some 14,000 firefighters wrap up their second week battling more than a dozen destructive wildfires across the state, fatigue is setting but the fires show few signs of letting up.
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Insurance Charity Responding to Historic California Wildfires
The insurance industry is responding to the massive blazes across California beyond merely paying claims.
More than $30,000 has been collected within the last week to help victims of the dozens of wildfires raging across the state by the Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation through a new disaster relief fund.
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Amid Wildfires, Calif.'s Emergency Warning Systems Take Heat
Overnight, the Mendocino Complex Fire in Northern California expanded far enough to oust the 2017 Thomas Fire as the largest wildfire in the state's history. Comprising two joined fires, the Mendocino Complex Fire has burned through 443 square miles in the area north of San Francisco. As of Tuesday morning, the fires burned more than 140 structures, including at least 75 homes, and was 30% contained.
But California's residents and businesses still should be on alert, as the incendiary activity doesn't end there. An unprecedented 14,000 firefighters are combating between 12 and 16 wildfires in the state, according to the Department of Forestry and Fire Protection. Particular emphasis is in Northern California, where the fires in Mariposa and Shasta counties continue to threaten residents, businesses, and emergency responders. For 26 days, the Ferguson Fire in Mariposa County has burned nearly 90,000 acres and caused two fatalities. The fire is having a huge impact on areas near and around Yosemite National Park, which alerted the public that it had closed all but two entrances and roads.
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249 Nights Away at California Fires: Firefighter Families Cope With a 'New Normal'
(TNS) - Melissa Morgado began 2018 trying to solve an arithmetic problem: How many nights did she and her firefighter husband spend apart because of work in the previous year?
He was gone for the hot summer months, of course, and again for most of October, and then 19 more days in December when deadly fires broke out on the Central Coast.
Her tally hit 249 nights, the most she and her husband spent apart in his 14 years at Cal Fire.
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Marin Firefighters Renew Prevention Pleas Amid State Crises
(TNS) - As wildfires continue to rage across California — including the deadly Carr Fire that injured three Marin firefighters last week — Marin County fire Chief Jason Weber said it's time to remind residents to be vigilant about fire prevention.
"What's going on through my head is that I can't believe it's only July," Weber said Monday. "How in the heck are we going to make it another three months, plus?"
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Northern California Wildfire Rages; More Deaths, Evacuations Reported
Thousands of dazed evacuees struggled to keep their emotions in check while trying to take care of themselves and their pets as a deadly wildfire in Northern California raged into its fourth day.
Anna Noland, 49, was evacuated twice in three days before learning through video footage that the house she last saw under dark and windy skies had burned.
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Calif. Carr Fire Claims 6 Lives
Just when it seemed like things couldn't get any worse in California, the Carr wildfire ignited, claiming six lives so far. The fire in Northern California near the city of Redding has been burning since July 23 and is now one of the largest in the state.
Almost 90,000 acres have burned, destroying more than 500 homes and commercial buildings and damaging 135 structures. Firefighters, who are working 24- to 36-hour shifts with little rest in between, said they are making progress and are now on the offense rather than in a defensive mode.
"Although it's too early for credible insured loss estimates, the current California wildfires could noticeably impact exposed insurers' 3Q 2018 earnings," KBW said in a statement today.
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Experts say urban sprawl, climate change heighten wildfire risk
A fire that started in a rural community in Northern California underscored a new reality in the state when days later it suddenly roared through neighborhoods on the edge of the city of Redding: Urban areas are increasingly vulnerable to wildfires.
In the last year, neighborhoods in the Northern California wine country city of Santa Rosa and the Southern California beach city of Ventura have been devastated.
Hotter weather attributed to climate change is drying out vegetation, creating more intense fires that spread quickly from rural areas to city subdivisions, climate and fire experts say. But they also blame municipalities that are expanding housing into previously undeveloped areas.
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California Governor Taking PG&E Closer to Fire Law Changes
California utility giants PG&E Corp. and Edison International are one step closer to changing a state law that has exposed them to billions of dollars in wildfire liabilities.
Late Tuesday, California Gov. Jerry Brown proposed a bill that would require a court to consider whether a utility acted "reasonably" when deciding whether it should end up on the hook for fire damages. Brown said the proposal wouldn't affect the potential liabilities PG&E and Edison face for blazes that devastated the state in 2017. Still, it's a win for PG&E, which has been lobbying hard to change a policy that holds utilities responsible for the costs of wildfires their equipment caused, even if they weren't negligent.
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Iran celebrates 35th anniversary of revolution
The Islamic revolution of Iran took place 35 years ago today on February 11, 1979.
The 35th anniversary of the 1979 Iran Islamic revolution was celebrated across the country by millions of Iranians.
Despite progress in nuclear peace talks between Iran and the West, the old slogans of 'Death to America, Death to Israel' continued to be chanted on the streets. The demonstrators reaffirmed their allegiance to the ideals of the Islamic revolution and Ayatollah Khomeini.
In a speech marking the 35th anniversary of the 1979 Islamic revolution, Rouhani attacked economic sanctions imposed by the West as "brutal, illegal and wrong" and said countries in the region had nothing to fear from Iran.
Rouhani said Western officials continued to argue that if such efforts came to nothing, there was always the option of using military force against its nuclear facilities.
"I say explicitly to those delusional people who say the military option is on the table, that they should change their glasses ... Our nation regards the language of threat as rude and offensive," he said.
"I want to expressly announce that the movement of the Iranian nation towards the peaks of scientific and technical progress and advancement, including peaceful nuclear technology, will be forever," he added.
"We wanted to strip ill-wishers of their scare-tactics, we wanted to speak even louder that there is no basis for fearing Iran in the region, that they are all lies ... We must eradicate the negative image in world public opinion about our revolution."
In February, 1979, Shah Reza Pahlavi was overthrown. The Iranian Revolution turned the country's monarchy into an Islamic State.
Demonstrations against the Shah had started in 1977, developing into a campaign of civil resistance. Between August and December 1978, strikes and demonstrations paralyzed the country. The Shah left Iran for exile on January 16, 1979 as the last Persian monarch.
Ayatollah Khomeini was invited back to Iran by the government, and returned to Tehran to a greeting of several million Iranians.
BEFORE REVOLUTION
Mohammad Reza Pahlavi came to power during World War II after an Anglo-Soviet invasion forced the abdication of his father Reza Shah.
Mohammad Reza gradually lost support from the Shi'a clergy of Iran as well as the working class, particularly due to his strong policy of modernization, secularization, conflict with the traditional class of merchants known as bazaari, recognition of Israel, and corruption issues surrounding himself, his family, and the ruling elite.
REFORM BEGINS
In many cities across the country violent clashes between revolutionaries and the shah's supporters broke out.
Revolutionaries occupied parliament, the Senate, the television broadcaster and other state-run institutions. Shortly thereafter, the fall of the monarchy was announced.
To this day, Iranians celebrate February 11 as the anniversary of the 'Islamic revolution.' An Islamic constitution consssited and Khomeini was declared as religious leader of the country.
In his speech, he warned the Iranian people saying that their enemies would seek any way to plot againt the revolution.
The revolution ended U.S. influence on the country. Coup attempts and the Iran-Iraq war could not to finish the power of the Islamic revolution.


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We're glad it all worked out because the couple now shares two daughters together, Dusty, 2, and Gio, 11 months. The Namibian beauty gave birth to her second child only seven months after having Dusty. Instead of hopping right back to work, she took some time to really enjoy motherhood and says it was an amazing experience.
Just eight months after having Gio, the mother-of-two participated at the 2018 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show, and felt very proud to do so. "I felt so empowered. I was like, 'I can do this, I have two kids.' It was a beautiful journey; I loved being pregnant and I enjoyed getting back to work." Yas, queen!