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By Ralph Nader
Many Americans have forecasted that the outlaw Donald Trump will commit even more illegal acts to increasing his support in the 2020 presidential year. Remember Wag the Dog, a film about using a fabricated war to draw attention away from presidential misdeeds. Those Americans have been proven right by Donald Trump's attempt to provoke an unlawful war with Iran. Likewise, Trump has illegally ordered his staff or ex-staff to ignore Congressional subpoenas to testify and provide documents.
As the most impeachable president in American history, Trump continues to shred our Constitution and its critical separation of powers. Trump has repeatedly, brazenly seized Congressional authority in an attempt to turn the presidency into a monarchy. Trump once went so far as to say, "I am the chosen one."
Unlike Nixon, who slinked away because of the Watergate scandal, every day Trump is providing more evidence to the Congress about his impeachability. He never stops. He never expresses remorse or apologizes for violating the Constitution or federal criminal statutes, such as the Antideficiency Act. Likewise, Trump has shown no respect for international treaties to which the U.S. is a solemn signatory.
Trump's mantra of usurpation is clear. He declared that because of Article II of the Constitution, "I have the right to do whatever I want as President." Trump seems to have neglected Article I, which gives Congress the exclusive authority to declare war, to appropriate funds, and to conduct investigations of the Executive branch with the plenary authority, i.e. issue and enforce subpoenas. Congress is the primary branch of government, not a co-equal branch.
Trump has refused to turn over his tax returns, unlike previous presidents who released them every year. Trump has much to hide in terms of entanglements with foreign entities. He is a walking violation of the Emoluments Clause (Article I, section 9, paragraph 8), which prohibits any president from profiting from foreign interests. Trump profits when foreign dignitaries patronize his hotels and other properties.
The Constitution requires Trump to faithfully execute the law. Instead he is destroying health, safety, workplace, and environmental laws through his corrupt henchman. The Trump regime is dismantling congressionally mandated federal agency law enforcement programs and, in so doing, is removing lifesaving protections. At the same time, Trump is corruptly raising money from the corporate interests that want to dismantle these agencies, from Wall Street to Houston's oil barons.
The most morally distinguishing impeachable offenses come under the heading of what Alexander Hamilton called "abuse of the public trust."
Consider these abuses of the public trust:
Trump's chronic, obsessive, pathological lying and falsifications (he has made over 15,000 false or misleading claims since January 21, 2017);
Trump's history of being a serial sexual predator working to delay numerous court cases and escape demands for depositions under oath by many victims;
Trump's endless racism and bigotry in words and deeds. Since becoming president, Trump has backed voter suppression aimed at minorities; and
Trump's incitement of violence on more than one occasion.
Trump should be impeached and convicted. If the supine Republican-controlled Senate fails to convict Trump, the voters should landslide him in November.
It is almost as if Trump looks to setting records in how many parts of the Constitution he can violate. He interceded with the Prime Minister of Israel Benjamin Netanyahu to prevent two members of Congress visas to Israel. Trump's actions prevented these members of Congress from exercising their oversight responsibilities under the Speech and Debate Clause (Article I, section 6, clause 1). No president has ever dared such an intervention.
For the elaboration of twelve impeachable counts under one major Article, see the letter by me, constitutional law experts Bruce Fein, and Louis Fisher in the Congressional Record (December 18, 2019, page H 12197).
Speaker Pelosi must add some of these impeachable offenses, backed by constitutional law specialists, or Trump will trumpet that though she had the votes to do so, she didn't because they are "fake, lies." Exonerating him will prove to be a devastating precedent for future presidents behaving similarly, as the standards for presidential behavior keep dropping lower and lower into lawless immunity and impunity.
Conservative Fox News commentator, constitutional law scholar, and former Judge Andrew Napolitano has said if he were the Democrats, he would reopen the impeachment case "on the basis of new evidence. That would justify holding onto the articles of impeachment [from the Senate] the articles of impeachment [abuse of power and contempt of Congress] because there's new evidence and perhaps new articles."
Pelosi can strengthen her hand constitutionally by enlarging the impeachment case against Trump. This move would give millions of Americans a stake in impeachment because it would directly relate to protections and services they lost because of lawless Trump. In addition, more articles of impeachment would make the Senate Republicans led by "Moscow Mitch" McConnell far less able to hold a hasty kangaroo court trial without witnesses.
Fein, Fisher, and I have written Speaker Pelosi and Senator McConnell urging that the trial's procedures should be established by Chief Justice John Roberts, subject to Senate majority repeal, to assure not only fairness, but the perception of fairness (See the letter here). Right now in the Senate there is too much bias, prejudgment, and conflict to avoid a farce.
Moreover, when will the American Bar Association, with over 194,000 lawyer-members, insist on constitutional observance and the rule of law? When will all those original members of Trump's cabinet, whom he fired in favor of "yes men," stand up patriotically for America? When will Colin Powell, George Shultz, and other leading figures from past administrations stand tall and speak out? When will former President Barack Obama stand up to Donald Trump? All of these people are privately worried sick over what Trump is doing and will do to our country.
These are very dangerous times for our Republic, its democratic processes, and our freedoms. Trump is going to "wave the flag" and try to intimidate and bully his opponents and the citizenry. Don't fall for it America!


The soldiers who appeared in U.S. Army TV commercials in the early 1980s were generally paid $1.00 for their efforts. Their participation was considered part of the Army's recruiting mission and, therefore, an element of their regular military duties. The $1.00 was to make the releases they signed legal.
'Cause we need you in the Army.
Anyway … we were shooting the commercial at Ft. Lewis outside Tacoma, Washington. For many of the scenes, we were using the Ranger regiment stationed there. We used the Rangers because they were bright, highly skilled, very motivated, and, critical for our needs, they looked fabulous. The Rangers were eager to do whatever we needed. More specifically, their NCOs and officers were eager to have them do whatever we needed.
One of the scenes we wanted was of four Rangers rappelling down from a hovering helicopter. It's a great action shot that makes being a soldier look very exciting and very cool. The helicopter would hover about 75 feet off the ground and the four Rangers — two on each side — would perch themselves on the exterior struts, and on the director's signal would jump backwards off the struts and slide down the ropes. The rope was fed through a ring on a harness. Wearing heavy-duty gloves, each Ranger would hold the upper end of the rope in front of him with one hand and hold the lower end of the rope behind him with the other. This was the "belay" hand with which they could control their rate of descent by keeping tension on the rope. We were assured that this was something these Rangers did all the time and were expert at.
What they were not expert at was performing on camera. They were also between 18 and 22 years old and they were making movies. A chance to be a star. Our director was Neil Tardio, a highly regarded talent and commercial veteran. The cinematographer was Andrzej Bartkowiak, a Polish émigré, known, among other things, for his feature film work with Sidney Lumet. So there we are, the production team, the agency, the Army client and the NCO, officer and standby Rangers on the ground and the helicopter hovering above with the four guys outside ready to go.
"And … action!" cried Neil Tardio. All four Rangers jump together. Three slide down together in perfect synch. But one is hot-dogging for the camera and loses control of his belay. He's coming down fast. His gloves are smoking. And he hits with a thud. His fellow Rangers all rush over to help him. He has broken his ankle. His sergeant is mad, not at us, but at him. They get him out of there and call in another volunteer. And we do another take. And a couple of more, all without incident.
Later that evening, some of us went to visit the injured Ranger in the hospital. He had to get a pin in his ankle. His Ranger career was almost certainly over. And his performance, of course, will not even be in the commercial. Thank you for your service.
As far as I could tell, there was no bitterness or resentment from anybody, least of all the injured Ranger. It was business as usual in a very dangerous occupation. I shot many Army commercials and met many soldiers and officers, and almost without exception, they made me proud to be an American.
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6 ways to adapt your disciplinary and grievance procedure for remote working
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Acquisition by Marlowe plc
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Marco Pico est un réalisateur français, né le  à Soulaires (Eure-et-Loir).

Biographie

Filmographie

Réalisateur

Cinéma
 1974 : Un nuage entre les dents
 1988 : Savannah
 1993 : La Cavale des fous
 1996 : Le Dernier des Pélicans

Télévision
 1982 ; Paris-Saint-Lazare
 1984 ; Manipulations
 1987 : Les Fortifs
 1997 : Forcément coupable
 1998 : D'or et de safran
 1999 : La Bascule
 1999 : Les Enfants du printemps
 2003 : Leclerc, un rêve d'Indochine

Acteur
 1968 : Le Saut (O Salto) de Christian de Chalonge

Scénariste
1978 : Le beaujolais nouveau est arrivé de Jean-Luc Voulfow
1980 : La Traque, de Philippe Lefebvre (Téléfilm)

Assistant réalisateur
 1965 : Les Copains d'Yves Robert
 1965 : La Communale de Jean L'Hôte
 1966 : Soleil noir, de Denys de La Patellière
 1968 : Le Tatoué de Denys de La Patellière
 1969 : Clérambard d'Yves Robert
 1970 : Les Novices de Guy Casaril
 1970 : L'Alliance de Christian de Chalonge
 1971 : La Vieille Fille de Jean-Pierre Blanc

Conseiller technique
 1972 : Les Malheurs d'Alfred de Pierre Richard
 1973 : Je sais rien, mais je dirai tout de Pierre Richard

Assistant script
 1963 : Bébert et l'Omnibus d'Yves Robert

Notes et références

Références

Liens externes

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Réalisateur français
Naissance en septembre 1949
Naissance en Eure-et-Loir

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Round Pen Shoot Out comes to town
Last Updated: 8/5/2014 1:29:01 PM | By Megan Strickland
RONAN — Taking an unbroken colt and turning it into a rideable horse can take months or even years at a normal pace, but three experienced horse trainers will step into a Ronan rodeo arena this weekend with intent to do the impossible: break a horse in three hours.
The Rocky Mountain Breeders Association's 3rd annual Round Pen Shoot Out will kick off Friday at 7 p.m., as five unbroken colts owned by Paul and Sharon Guenzler are ushered into the arena.
"I'm not going to say they are untouched, but they have never been saddled or broken or anything," show co-manager Mike Lyons said. "They've been handled very little."
The three horse trainers will take their pick of the five animals and enter into separate round pens to train them for two hours on Friday night, and one hour on Saturday night.
At the end of the challenge, the contestants will have to mount their animals and walk them through an obstacle course that requires the horses to perform practical tasks, such as shutting a gate or walking over logs.
"There will probably be half a dozen obstacles they will have to go through," Lyons said.
Judges will determine the winner of the event.
Last year the event's competitors were all local 20-something young cowboys just getting their start at horse breaking, but this year the organizers opted for more experienced, out-of-town trainers to put on the show.
"These were about the best three guys you could find in the whole state," Lyons said.
Sparky Wallace of Fairfield brings a couple decades of horse experience to the ring. He also owns Cow Camp Supply, a saddle and gear company.
"He makes chinks, he makes chaps, he makes saddles, reigns, spurs, he makes all sorts of different western attire," show co-manager Ashley Schweigert said.
Wallace will face off against Patrick Severance of Gallatin Valley and Jim Davis of Deer Lodge.
Severance brings more than 25 years experience to the round pen. Severance's skills are focused on developing horses that are safe for trails and the ranch. He is associated with Perfect Circle Horses found at Gallatin River Ranch near Manhattan, Montana.
Competitor Davis also brings several decades of experience to the show. He got his start training horses as a youth and has spent much of his life since then cowboying.
"He believes that ranch work is what sets up a strong foundation to build on, whether you are training a performance horse or quarter horse," Schweigert said.
The event is a true teaching event for anyone with a passion for horses, Schweigert said. The Rocky Mountain Breeders Association hopes to expand the event next year, and make it part of a multi-regional competition in the state where shoot outs are held in different areas, with finalists competing at the Northern International Livestock Exposition in Billings.
This year's competition will also be held in conjunction with several other horsemanship events sponsored by the KwaTaqNuk Resort and Flathead River Rodeo.
On Saturday, an open 4-D barrel race will be held beginning at noon. The competition has $500 added to the jackpot.
On Sunday, August 10 the RMBA Ranch and Horse Show begins at 10 a.m.
The show puts horses through practical ranch tasks and has competition classes for young inexperienced riders up to older, more skilled horsemen.
Schweigert said the show is a great way to come and see all of the ways horses are used on a ranch.
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Record Store Day 2013 and the Changing World of Vinyl
Black is coming back. ...Well it has been back. In fact, it hasn't really gone anywhere. Yeah, there's been a lack of interest in the broad mainstream retail industry, but overall there's been a great deal of masses that have stuck to the black magic that is vinyl.
These days, a lot (not all) music has missing that great feeling you get when you listen to it. With people of all ages just downloading albums at the push of a button and listening to it through the flat sound of their computer speakers, then tucking it away in endless files of music that never gets listened to. They miss out on that connection you get when you walk into a music store and interact with other people and discuss the culture of not just music, but the subcultures of each genre and what they bring to the world. For me, it's a treat to be able to walk into an independent record store, where you can smell the vinyl records sitting in the crates, waiting to be thumbed through. Scale through the countless sleeves with the over-sized album art, discovering artists you haven't heard of yet, all the different shapes, colors and sizes of records and finally stumbling on that one great find. Take that record home, slip the record out of it's sleeve, set it on the turntable, drop the needle and just listen to the music.
Much like the rest of every aspect of this world, many people have just been lazy when its come to enjoying music and the experiences it brings with it. The famous Jack White III has a few things to say about this subject as well and you can read what he has to say here.
One of the great annual events that this culture has breathing fresh air into its lungs is Record Store Day. And speaking of Jack White, he has been announced Record Store Day 2013 Ambassador. You can watch the press release video with the newly appointed ambassador below.
Jack White and Third Man Records have also announced in celebration of the album's 10th anniversary, The White Stripes' breathrough record, "Elephant" will be released in a limited edition 2 LP pressed on colored vinyl as a Record Store Day exclusive. The first LP will be split color black and red and the second LP will be pressed on all white vinyl, housed in a double pocket gatefold, tip on sleeve. It features an MP3 download card, printed inner sleeves and is mastered direct from the original analog source.
I will be posting a full list of Record Store Day exclusive releases when the full list is announced. Many have already been made available. You can visit Record Store Day and see if you can find an independent record store participating near you. Again, Record Store Day 2013 is on April 20th, so be sure to head out and keep this musical adventure alive.
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Hong Kong police prepare to swoop on last protest site 15 декабря 2014, 15:31
Police prepared to clear Hong Kong's last remaining pro-democracy protest site where just a handful of demonstrators remain.
Hong Kong police prepare to swoop on last protest site
Police prepared Monday to clear Hong Kong's last remaining pro-democracy protest site where just a handful of demonstrators remain, after the main camp was demolished last week to bring an end to more than two months of rallies, AFP reports.
The site in the busy shopping district of Causeway Bay is the smallest of the three camps which sprang up in late September and have paralysed sections of the city, as part of a student-led campaign for free leadership elections.
Activists occupied major traffic arteries in the wake of China's declaration in August that candidates for the city's chief executive elections in 2017 would first be vetted by a loyalist committee, a move campaigners said ensures a pro-Beijing stooge in the leadership role.
The major Admiralty camp which sprawled across a kilometre of multi-lane highway through the heart of the business district was cleared Thursday with more than 200 protesters arrested.
Police cleared the other major protest site in the working class commercial district of Mongkok -- scene of some of the most violent clashes since the campaign began -- in late November.
Hundreds gathered at the neat Causeway Bay camp on Sunday afternoon, many of them tourists and visitors wanting to capture the strings of paper umbrellas and artworks which decorate the site and have become symbols of the movement.
Some had commemorative T-shirts printed while others sang protest songs.
By Monday morning that number had dwindled to around 20 with some packing away tents and belongings. Protesters said their goodbyes, while stickers on the floor read "We'll be back".
"I am prepared to leave. I don't want to get arrested. I want to stay alive for the future confrontations," demonstrator Judy Kong told AFP.
While parts of Admiralty and Mongkok were cleared by bailiffs enforcing injunction orders brought by public transport companies who had been disrupted by the protests, Causeway Bay will be a direct police clearance, without prior bailiffs' action.
Police are set to carry out the clearance some time after 9:30 am (0130 GMT) and will set up a cordon around the area while the operation takes place, they said in a statement Sunday, which warned protesters to leave and clear their belongings.
"If the illegal road occupiers refuse to leave, police will take actions to disperse them and may effect arrest against those who attempt to obstruct police in the execution of duty," the statement said.
Roads around the site which have been closed since September will reopen after the action, police said.
Protesters have vowed to struggle on in their fight for fully fair elections through various means including refusal to pay rent and taxes.


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Curtis rallied back from an early deficit to take the 106 state title. Video by David Polaski.
Yorktown's Brayden Curtis (106) opened the Indiana High School Athletic Association wrestling championship round with a 4-3 win over Shenandoah's Andrew Black, the first state title for the Tigers since Rhett Hiestand in 2014.
Shortly after, teammate Brad Laughlin (160) dominated Chesterton's Diego Lemley 11-3 en route to Yorktown's second title.
Rounding out the champions was Delta's Jacob Gray (182), who beat Chesterton's Lucas Davison 3-1, scoring late to take the championship.
Yorkotown's Christian Hunt (132) fell in 1:33 against Cathedral's Breyden Bailey, while Daleville's Corbin Maddox (220) saw his undefeated season end with a fall at 2:45.
As Curtis wrestled, he had someone in mind. His great-grandfather died in September, and he was a basketball state champion.
The Yorktown sophomore wanted to go out and win state for him. He fell behind 2-0 early, but rallied and held off Black in the closing seconds.
Now, he's a state champion. Just like his grandfather.
"Winning this after he's passed away, it means a ton to me," Curtis said. "I'm just hoping he's proud of me."
He will have two more years in a Tigers uniform to keep making his grandfather proud, but for Brad Laughlin, this was his last chance. A senior who is going to wrestle at West Point, he remembers the sting of only finishing third last season.
Not again. Not when since the season began, he's visualized the ref holding his hand up in front of a packed Bankers Life Fieldhouse.
This year, I just wanted to lay it out on the mat," he said. "If I lost, I knew it wasn't going to be because I didn't try to get enough points.
"It's perfect. It went over and over a hundred times in my head, thinking about winning state. It's like a fairy tale."
Gray's night turned into a fairy tale as well. With his match tied at one point apiece and just seconds left, Gray scored a state-winning takedown to finish his high school career on top.
He knew that David Palmer, a three-time state wrestling champ, twice at Delta and once at Southside, was there to watch. But what he didn't know was that Palmer was going to place the state championship award around Gray's neck as he stood on the podium.
"I was kinda nervous, but when I got out there, the nerves went away," Gray said. "I got really confident, and I'm just really excited."
As he should be. As they all should be.


Babalwa Brook: Back Together Again!
Husband had once told me that he wasn't impressed with how Cindy was not taking care of the car. She never serviced it! Apparently! He was hoping that one day, while he was out of town, it would give in, just to teach her a lesson. When the car was broken into, I tried really hard not to suspect him. Cindy suspected the ex girlfriend. Soon, it was time for me to head to work. I didn't want to be late, so I left two hours early. It was going to take me forever to get there anyway. Might as well be forever and thirty minutes. I hated to leave Cindy in that condition but I had to. I took the twenty minutes walk to the buy stop and waited thirty minutes for the bus. It got there on the dot at 8:30pm. Nice driver, Her name's Nicky. I always said, Hey Nicky, hey Nicky when I saw her (Nicky Minaj Voice :)).
While getting ready for work, I overhead Cindy talking to her husband over the phone. They were talking! Yippee?
My first night was great! I shadowed a guy who was so so cool. He takes his work so seriously, like me J We were on our feet all night long. The following day, my feet! I took the bus right in front of work, it took me downtown Salt Lake City to the main station, where we changed buses, same driver, then headed where I lived. I would then get off twenty minutes away from the house and walk the remained of it! My feet! It was worth it though, I had a job yall! Cindy had already left for work when I got home.
That night, after work, she told me about this brilliant plan she and her no longer estranged husband had cooked up; long story short, I was supposed to bear witness to the fact that they lost things that they didn't really lose from the break in. Use your imagination J . I neither agreed nor disagreed. The last thing I need here is to end up in jail or deported because I did something I had no business doing to begin with. I went back to the bedroom for a quick nap before work and just sat there thinking what the heck have I gotten myself into. I was working on a way out of that one without hurting anyone's feeling or getting kicked out again. Fortunately, she didn't bring it up again that night. I was still panicking when I got home from work the next morning. She took a few days off work to work on the car and everything. Suddenly, they were so tight with her husband, it woul have been cute if it weren't weird. I noticed that the more Cindy and her husband were talking, the less she talked to me. It's like for her, it's either or, she can't talk to both of us at the same time.
I was working part time, so majority of time, I was not working. I was seriously looking for a place to stay though, especially now that nobody was talking to me in the house. I knew my time was really up. Cindy had told me that she was arranging for her son in South Africa to come over and go to school here. She also invited her daughter to come visit. Clearly, it was time for me to get out. Where were all these people going to sleep? I guess that was her way of telling me that she was going to need the bedroom. I wasn't going to get paid for another few weeks, I missed the first cycle, had to wait another two weeks to get my check (cheque). It wasn't gonna be much cos I had only worked a few days, maybe 5 in total. Since they started talking, they stopped dishing up for me whenever they cooked. I stopped cooking. I didn't want to come across a situation where I had to dish up for people who were no longer my friends. I would just go out to eat or fix something quickly when they were out. They would buy KFC, the entire house would smell like chicken, and eat the whole thing up. Good thing, I always had some money aside, I could always afford buying my own food. I could KFC if I wanted to, but that was not the point. When you live with someone, even if it's just a roommate, my mom taught me that when you buy something that smells good or something like a cake that everybody likes, share. Even if the other person is not greedy, it's human nature to want some, share! Clearly these people I have been living with come from a different background.
I would say hi to Husband and he would pretend like I don't exist. Cindy would only say hi and bye, that was it. They used to say when they were going out, in fact, they used to take me with them. It had gotten to a point where one minute, I would hear their voices, the next, they would be gone. Wow! Who knew that a car break in would change so much between friends! You would swear they blamed me for breaking into their car! Which would be interesting considering I don't even know how to get to Cindy's work.
I started working first week of May 2013. My first day, was the day, they broke into Cindy's car. The following day was the last time she and I had a conversation. I had moved in on March 27th. So within a month, I had been kicked out and ignored and everything. Just four weeks! On the flip side, within the same amount of time, I had got me a job! Hallelujah! On my off days, I was viewing places, seriously looking for a place to stay, with Cindy not talking to me, I was fcked! I remember one afternoon, I went to the kitchen, bumped into Cindy, I had just done my hair, the thick long braids (Da Brats), She looked at me and burst out laughing. Here's the thing about me, if I like it, I pretty much don't care what you think of it! We won't get into details about her hair or lack thereof. I ignored that and just said hi. I soon left for the library. Once it gets unbearable to be home, I head for the library. It's more peaceful there! Also, I had noticed that I didn't have internet on my PC, the last few days. I still saw them using the PC downstairs but for some reason I wasn't connected. I think they changed the password. Was I gonna ask them for the new password, knowing that they changed it to prevent me from using their Wi –Fi? From the llibrary, I headed downtown to view an apartment. They gave me application forms, to fill out and return them to their office. It rained on my way back home. There were no more buses, it was the weekend. I was rained on, my new hair and all. And I had my laptop with me. I walked home for about 30-40 minutes from the train station. Where I once got stranded.
When I got home, Cindy was sitting at the computer, I went over there to try and break the ice. I told her about my day, that I had just viewed an apartment. I also wanted them to know, as if it wasn't obvious, that I was looking for a place, I didn't intend on living in that uncomfortable, spotless house forever. All I got in return was mh, ok, ok, oh, oh ok, ok. That's it! You know when someone really doesn't give a fck? That's what was up.
I didn't follow up with the application, I didn't have a nice feeling about that place. I went back online on my phone. Might as well, it's not like I don't have a phone with internet which I pay for! I put it to good use when they blocked me from their internet. She was doing exactly what that Chinese woman did to me. How was she different?
I went and viewed another apartment, it was supposedly closer to work. Work was South of Salt Lake City, Cindy's was North. I was looking forward to be closer to work and not have to travel an hour and a half to get to work. This was a rooming situation, I was open to rooming with one other person, not more. I don't like me crowded place. I am used to living all by myself, so. It was a lady who lives by herself in a condo she is renting. I saw pictures of the place, looked cute in pictures. I saw a man's reflection in the bathroom mirror. I expected it to be a guy until I got there and out came a female. Anyway, we hung out for a while. I left after about two hours. I got a call from my supervisor just before I walked into her condo to give me my schedule. I WAS GOING TO BE FULL TIME! Yay! I liked the condo. The woman had a ton of stories to tell, she talked fast, I think she was trying to make sure she told me as many as possible. She's American, has had her own businesses and was screwed over by her business partner. Apparently she used to be a millionaire. Anyway. I told her I would take the place. I told her to come with me to the bank to withdraw the deposit to I could get the key and move in the following morning after work. She was like, no, you're fine. I want you to move in here, so I will wait until you are ready, you can pay me then or whenever you have the money. What? That never happens!
I rushed home to sleep before work that night. My bags had been packed, I woke up one morning and just packed, so yeah. Don't ask! When my gut tells me to do something, I do it! You should too, it's the best feeling :). My room didn't have a lock, so who knows if they went in there and saw that I was packed? I guess we will never know cos they were not talking to me.


Yes, Jeffrey Gardner, 36, sold insurance, but nothing about him fit the bland image of an insurance salesman. His title at Marsh & McLennan was environmental insurance broker. After work, he might appear in one of many guises. An opera lover and wine connoisseur who relaxed by smoking one of his many hand-carved pipes. An adventurer on a motorcycle tooling around rough country. A joker who hired an Austin Powers impersonator to corner a friend at a restaurant and sing 'Happy Birthday.' And a man so grateful for his life that he spent his weekends and vacations building homes in Newark, Honduras and Brazil.
'He had so many things going,' said Amy Gardner, his younger sister.
His work for Habitat for Humanity was, perhaps, his favorite. It let him combine many favorite activities: carpentry, making friends with volunteers and children, and seeing the excited expressions of new homeowners. For Mr. Gardner, said his sister, those were great days. More ordinary times, she remembers him saying, were merely good days. He had a sun symbol tattoed on his ankle, she said, because for him, a good day was as bad as it got.
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Jeffrey; Ron and I speak of you often. You were a wonderful friend to Ron and a great colleague. We had hoped for so much love to come to you in the future. We send you love especially today.
Jeffrey, I have thought about you so often over the years. I have never reached out to your family or left a note b/c I have always been at a loss for what to say. I know your answer would be that I'm never at a loss for words. Jeffrey and I were close friends through high school and college. We lost touch somewhere in our mid 20s but always had a relationship where we could connect after not speaking for years and it was like it had only been a couple of days. We assumed we would always be there for each other no matter what. I still have several letters you wrote me in college. It makes be so sad (and happy) to read all the details you used to write me about life, your thoughts and feelings. You were an amazing guy and a great friend. You will always be in my heart. I miss you.
Jeffrey and I worked together at AIG, both here in NY and in Philadelphia. We lost track of each other; I didn't know until today that we lost him that day. He comforted me at a difficult time and was one of the sweetest young men I ever knew.
I think of you often. You were so kind to me and so generous to all your colleagues with your knowledge and wisdom. I think of your family and loved ones. You were taken from them much too soon. My prayers are with them today and always.
Fiquei muito feliz em ver um lugar onde podemos fazer uma homenagem a voce,uma pessoa muito simples,divertida,humana,inteligente,e ainda nos ensinou a dancinha da galinha.Aqui em Goias-Brasil,no Habitat voce deixou saudades e lembrancas eternas.Saudades muitas.
11 years later and I still miss him. I had just emailed him the day before to let him know I was working in NYC and looking forward to hooking up with him.
I shared an apartment and friendship with Jeff in San Francisco back in 1992-3. I am moved by the many stories from others who had the privilege of knowing him, whether at work or elsewhere, that confirm what I already knew. A man of integrity, Jeffrey was the same wherever he went. His optimism, his infectious joy for life, and his sincere care for others were but a few of the qualities that I admired in him and will never forget. What a great legacy for a life well-lived. Jeffrey, you are loved and missed.
Maybe Jeffrey and I are members of the same 'karass' (the cosmic eternal teams of Vonnegut's 'Cats Cradle'). Our paths crossed with sporadic inevitability from the time we were in our mid teens and he was one of my brother's schoolboy friends, through our mutual careers in various different offices at AIG Environmental, until the last time I bumped into him on a visit to New York and he told me he was with Marsh. When we each went on our way I said 'Good to see you again. 'Bye' but he said 'Arrivederci'--I hope he was right. To Jeff's family, I hope you can take some comfort knowing that Jeff is remembered and missed by so many who knew him.
So hard to believe that it's been 10 years already. I was so happy when you came to work at Marsh with the environmental practice. Your enthusiasm and energy were infectious! You were always ready to help or listen whenever any of us reached out to you. Whether it was about insurance matters, cold remedies (your homeopathic wellness regimen) or the perfect wine suggestion - it didn't matter - you were always ready to help. I'll never forget the Thursday nite before 9/11 when we were walking to meet some colleagues and you told me how happy you were about certain things going on in your life! You are still missed and not forgotten.
I didn't know that this site even existed...I used to work for Marsh, years ago (actually, first for J&H;, and then Marsh...before the merger). I was checking the site for a location list, and stumbled across this. Jeff and I dated at one point, back when he was still @ AIG. Those were glorious days...the environmental liability market was in its infancy, and those of us associated with it were young and had opportunity, fun, so much potential. Jeff and I became friends...and then more. We were too young to make the commitment that would have been required to sustain a romantic relationship (I was in Pgh., he in Phil.) But we NEVER lost touch. In fact, Jeff was supposed to call me...we were planning on spending a weekend together. He was going to call me so that we could set up the travel arrangements. The night he was to call? September 11, 2001. I love him to this day.
Jeff and my wife, my new born daughter, and I lived next to each other in Hoboken. Jeff always would knock on our door to play with my little girl Mackenzie... Jesh, Jesh she would say, when he picked her up. We shared a good deal of time together on projects for our homes. We got close to Jeff and his sister Amy who we still count amomg our closest friends along with his brother Eric. Everyone who met Jeff always remembers his great personality, his terrific sense of humor, caring ways and many of his wonderful traits. Jeff was truely one of the life's rare people. He made such an impact on us, we named our son, who will be 8 this year, after him. We speak of him often, and there are many fond memories of him around our home. We miss him and he will live through the stories I tell my children about him and in our hearts.
Jeff was an amazing guy always full of life and always charismatic. It didn't matter who you were or what you did his attitude was always one and the same. Gone but not forgotten.
Jeff was moving on from regional manager in underwriting at AIG in San Francisco when I temping there- yes, temping. Even though we we were both quite young at the time and in different walks of life, his thoughtfulness and professionalism influenced me. I see this memorial has been up for many years now. Having just found it through sheer happenstance, I'm adding a good thought.
You are missed and will never be forgotten.
When I first met Jeff, I was having a bad day. I mean a real bad day. He assured me tomorrow would be better. When I asked if he ever had a bad day. He said to me 'Every day above ground is a good day for me.'. Wow...does that say alot.
I am a close friend of Jeff's cousin, Nancy Callahan. Jeff and I had become friends on his many visits to San Diego. I loved his east coast sense of humor and still miss him very much. I came to know his mama, Eilene well also and see why he turned out to be such a fine young man. Lovely family. What a loss to all of us. My best to Amy and Eric and all the family.
I know of Jeff Gardner through his sister Amy Gardner and a brother of his. I am a Habitat for Humanity Family Partner and I am very honored, blessed and grateful to have my son and I home built in the great name of Jeff Gardner. God bless Mr. Gardners' family.
I worked with Jeffrey during his AIG San Francisco days. He is fondly remembered for his quick wit and engaging smile. We are all better for knowing him.


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University Policies and Guidelines
Unpaid Internship and Volunteer Policy - New York, District of Columbia, and California
Unpaid Internship and Volunteer Policy – New York, District of Columbia, and California (PDF)
This Policy addresses unpaid internships and volunteer opportunities at New York University in New York, Washington, D.C., and California (hereinafter, "NYU" or "the University").
To Whom the Policy Applies
Subject to the terms and conditions of Section I below, this Policy applies to:
any unpaid internship (including any unpaid research affiliation) at NYU that is not part of a requirement for a degree or course offered at NYU (hereinafter, "Intern" or "Internship"); and
any unpaid volunteer opportunity at NYU that is not part of a requirement for a degree or course offered at NYU (hereinafter, "Volunteer" or "Volunteer opportunity").
Visiting Scholars, Visiting Research Professors, or Visiting Exchange Professors at NYU are not subject to this Policy. For more information, please contact the Office of Academic Appointments at 212-998-2282 or the Office of the Provost at provost@nyu.edu.
A. Role of Internship and Volunteer Coordinator
Each Department seeking to offer an Internship or Volunteer opportunity shall have at least one person designated to serve as an Internship and Volunteer Coordinator (the "Coordinator"). In choosing a Coordinator, the Department must consult with, and receive approval from, the appropriate School or Unit Human Resources (HR) department. The School or Unit HR may reserve the right to designate its HR Officer/HR Business Partner ("HRO") as the Coordinator for the Department.
The Coordinator must:
1. educate members of the Department regarding this Policy;
2. oversee and facilitate the process for requesting Internship or Volunteer opportunities in accordance with Section B below;
3. evaluate (in consultation with the appropriate HRO, as necessary, where the HRO is not the Coordinator) whether the proposed Internship or Volunteer opportunity is permissible in accordance with Section C below;
4. receive final approval from the appropriate HRO (where the HRO is not the Coordinator) regarding the proposed Internship or Volunteer opportunity and, where approved, have the prospective Intern or Volunteer complete and submit the appropriate agreement(s) and other documentation, in accordance with Section D below;
5. oversee and facilitate the process for renewing Internship or Volunteer opportunities, as applicable, in accordance with Section E below;
6. confirm that the approved Intern or Volunteer received the proper training in accordance with Section F below, as appropriate;
7. authorize appropriate NYU identification cards for each approved Intern or Volunteer in accordance with Section G below;
8. ensure that the School or Unit HR preserves the completed and signed questionnaires and agreements in the manner set forth in Section H below; and
9. monitor Internship or Volunteer opportunities, and otherwise ensure compliance with this Policy, on an on-going basis.
B. Requesting Internship or Volunteer Opportunities
To request approval for an Internship (including Research Affiliations*) or Volunteer opportunity, a Sponsor** shall complete Parts 1 and 2 of the "Request" section of the NYU Unpaid Internship/Research Affiliation Questionnaire or the NYU Unpaid Volunteer Questionnaire, as applicable, with Part 1 to be completed in consultation with the prospective Intern or Volunteer, and Part 2 to be completed in consultation with the appropriate Coordinator. The Sponsor shall submit the completed questionnaire to the appropriate Coordinator at least two (2) months (or as soon as is otherwise possible) prior to the proposed start date of the Internship or Volunteer opportunity.***
*Research Affiliates. Visiting students from other colleges or universities who are seeking to work on their own thesis or projects at NYU should be classified as requests to be Research Affiliates. All other requests to develop skills and/or obtain educational experience or professional preparation should be classified as requests to Intern. Requests for Internships and Research Affiliations shall be evaluated under the same standards as set forth below for Internships.
**Sponsors. For Internships/Research Affiliations taking place in a laboratory (or similar research setting), the Sponsor must be a full-time professor overseeing the laboratory (or similar research setting). For all other Internship or Volunteer opportunities, the Sponsor must be a full-time professor or administrator.
***Partnering. Departments and faculty shall not enter into any agreements with other organizations, entities, or individuals on behalf of NYU for any proposed Internship or Volunteer opportunity without first following the procedures set forth in this Policy.
Please also take note that, before submitting the questionnaire, the Sponsor shall confirm that: (i) NYU students on a J-1 visa have consulted with the University's Office of Global Services, and (ii) that non-NYU students have consulted with the international student advisor at his or her school with regard to any immigration-related issues, as applicable.
C. Evaluating Requests for Internship or Volunteer Opportunities
In accordance with this Policy, the Coordinator shall evaluate (in consultation with the appropriate HRO, as necessary, where the HRO is not the Coordinator), each request for an Internship or Volunteer opportunity to make a determination as to whether the request fits within the framework set forth below. As part of that evaluation, the Coordinator shall review Parts 1 and 2 of the applicable questionnaire submitted by the Sponsor and then complete the "Analysis" section of the form.
The determination of whether an Internship (including Research Affiliations) is not an employment relationship and may be unpaid depends upon the facts and circumstances of each opportunity. The following criteria shall be considered when determining whether the proposed opportunity qualifies as an unpaid internship:
1. The internship is similar to training which would be given in an educational environment;
2. The internship experience is for the benefit of the intern;
3. The intern does not displace employees, but is under close supervision of existing staff;
4. The Department derives no immediate advantage from the activities of the intern; and on occasion its operations may actually be impeded;
5. The intern is not necessarily entitled to a job at the conclusion of the internship;
6. The Department and the intern understand that the intern is not entitled to wages for the time spent in the internship (Note: The Department may reimburse interns for a reasonable approximation of expenses incurred by the intern in connection with his or her internship.);
7. Any training is performed under the supervision and direction of people who are knowledgeable and experienced in the activity;
8. Interns do not receive benefits reserved for employees, unless otherwise required by law;
9. Training is general, and qualifies interns to work in any similar business. It is not designed specifically for a job with the Department;
10. The screening process for the internship program is not the same as for employment; and
11. Advertisements, postings, or solicitations for any internship opportunity clearly discuss education or training, rather than employment. (Note: Any advertisements for an Internship (or Volunteer opportunity) must be approved in advance by the respective Coordinator.)
A Volunteer is one who freely performs services: (1) for public service or humanitarian objectives; (2) without contemplation or receipt of compensation; and (3) typically, on a part-time basis, without displacing employees or performing work that would otherwise be performed by employees.
A paid employee of the University cannot volunteer to provide the same type of services to the University that he or she is employed to provide.
Volunteers should not:
1. Replace paid staff to do the work of paid staff;
2. Do anything but tasks traditionally reserved for volunteers;
3. Be required to volunteer certain hours;
4. Be required to perform duties involuntarily; or
5. Be paid for their services (except for reimbursement for expenses).
Placement of Minors
In order to host an Intern or Volunteer under the age of 18 who is not a matriculating NYU student, the Department also must comply with the terms and conditions of NYU's Protection of Minors Policy, if and as applicable, and thereafter confirm compliance with the Coordinator.
Placement of Members of Same Family or Household
An Intern or Volunteer cannot be placed in the same Department with a member of the same family or household without approval from the appropriate HRO. Furthermore, a member of the same family or household cannot supervise an Intern or Volunteer, nor can a member of the same family or household make decisions about the placement (or terms and conditions of the placement) of the Intern or Volunteer, unless approved by the appropriate School/Unit head.
*Note: "Member of the same family" includes a: child (biological, adopted, foster child, step child, legal ward, child of an employee standing in place of a parent); grandchild; great-grandchild; spouse or registered domestic partner; parent (including step-parent or guardian); grandparent; great-grandparent; sibling (including a half, adopted or step sibling); child, sibling, parent, or grandparent of an employee's spouse or registered domestic partner; spouse of an employee's child, sibling, parent, or grandparent; or aunt, uncle, niece, or nephew.
D. Approval of Requests for Internship or Volunteer Opportunities
If the Coordinator initially determines that the proposed Internship or Volunteer opportunity is permissible, he or she must then obtain final approval from the applicable HRO (where the Coordinator is not the HRO) by submitting the completed questionnaire to the HRO for review and approval.
Please take note that, as a general matter, an Internship/Volunteer opportunity may only be approved for a period of 3 months at a time and may only be renewed for up to a total period of 1 year.
If approved by the applicable HRO, the Coordinator shall ensure that the proposed Intern or Volunteer completes and submits the appropriate agreement (click on the respective links for the Intern Agreement, Research Affiliate Agreement, and Volunteer Agreement) and, if the Intern or Volunteer is under the age of eighteen (18), completes and submits the appropriate agreement (click on the respective links for the Minor Intern Agreement and Minor Volunteer Agreement, both of which include a parental consent form).
The Coordinator also shall obtain any necessary approval from Insurance and Enterprise Risk Management for the placement of Interns and Volunteers.
E. Renewal of Requests for Internship or Volunteer Opportunities
Should a Department seek to renew an Internship or Volunteer opportunity, the Sponsor must submit an updated questionnaire to the Coordinator at least one (1) month (or as soon as is otherwise possible) before the conclusion of the Internship or Volunteer opportunity. Renewal requests must be reviewed and evaluated in accordance with the procedures set forth in this Policy. If the renewal is approved, the Coordinator must ensure that the Intern or Volunteer executes a new agreement for the renewal time period.
F. Training
The Department shall ensure that the Intern or Volunteer completes any necessary training and thereafter confirm the completion of any such training with the Coordinator.
Sexual Harassment Prevention. All Interns shall complete the course entitled "OEO 150D: NYU Sexual Harassment Prevention Training for Non-Employees" by the start of their Internship, and on an annual basis thereafter (in the event that the Internship extends beyond one (1) year).
Safety. Any Internship or Volunteer opportunity that requires services to be performed in a lab, health care facility, or any other setting where the Intern or Volunteer may be exposed to hazardous materials, machinery, or health-related situations shall be evaluated and approved by NYU Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) prior to the commencement of the Internship or Volunteer opportunity. As applicable, the Intern or Volunteer must complete safety training prior to performing any covered activities. Moreover, any plan or guidelines developed by EHS for a specific Internship or Volunteer opportunity must be implemented and followed or the Intern or Volunteer opportunity must cease. Please contact EHS (ehs@nyu.edu) for further details.
FERPA. All Interns or Volunteers that will have access to non-directory student information must complete NYU's online tutorial on the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act ("FERPA") prior to the commencement of the Internship or Volunteer opportunity. Please refer to: https://www.nyu.edu/apr/ferpa.tutorial/.
HIPAA. All Interns or Volunteers, who in the course of their Internship or Volunteer opportunity at an NYU health care facility will have access to patient or other health care information, must be educated on the Health Insurance Portability Insurance and Accountability Act ("HIPAA") and execute a HIPAA acknowledgment form prior to commencement of the Internship or Volunteer opportunity. Please refer to: http://www.nyu.edu/about/policies-guidelines-compliance/policies-and-guidelines/hipaa-policies.html.
G. University Identification
An Intern or Volunteer shall be issued an NYUCard (i.e., a University ID) after the approval process and requisite paperwork have been completed, and the Coordinator (or his or her designee) has informed NYUCard Services that the Intern or Volunteer has been approved.
H. Document Retention
The appropriate HRO shall preserve the completed and signed questionnaire and agreement, including any renewal questionnaires and agreements, for a period of six (6) years following the conclusion of the Internship or Volunteer opportunity.
I. Other Student Opportunities
This Policy does not apply to:
Paid Internship Opportunities at NYU: A paid internship opportunity at NYU is where an intern receives a monetary benefit that exceeds the reimbursement for the reasonable approximation of expenses incurred by the intern in connection with his or her Internship. For more information on Paid Internships at NYU, please contact the Wasserman Center for Career Development at 212-998-4730 or career.development@nyu.edu;
Student Clubs: Please contact the appropriate student club for opportunities related to student clubs (e.g., dramatics, student publications, glee clubs, bands, choirs, debating teams, radio stations, intramural and interscholastic athletics, and other similar student clubs); or
Paid or Unpaid Internship Opportunities Outside of NYU: For paid internship opportunities outside of NYU, please contact the Wasserman Center for Career Development at 212-998-4730 or career.development@nyu.edu, and for unpaid internship opportunities outside of NYU, please contact the appropriate school or department administrator.
Dates of official enactment and amendments: Not Available
History: Nov 3, 2021; Jan 18, 2019; Apr 14, 2017; Aug 12, 2009
Cross References: N/A
About This Policy
Effective Date Nov 3, 2021 Supersedes Jan 18, 2019 Issuing Authority Executive Vice President Responsible Officer Human Resources


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Das Gebäude Rosengasse 2 ist ein Wohnhaus in Bad Reichenhall.

Das Gebäude steht unter Denkmalschutz und ist unter der Nummer D-1-72-114-124 in die Bayerische Denkmalliste eingetragen.

Geschichte
Angeblich wurde das Haus Rosengasse 2 schon 1136 – gleichzeitig mit der Neugründung des Augustiner-Chorherrenstifts in St. Zeno – erbaut. Das Haus hat jedenfalls mehrere Stadtbrände, wie auch den letzten großen Stadtbrand 1834, teilweise überdauert und ist im Kern deutlich älter als die letzte Neugestaltung nach 1834. Das Portal stammt aus dem 18. Jahrhundert.

Beschreibung

Beim Bauwerk Rosengasse 2 handelt es sich um ein zweigeschossiges Gebäude mit Krüppelwalmdach. Das Gebäude wurde nach dem großen Stadtbrand 1834 renoviert. Im Kern ist es älter, vermutlich aus dem 12. Jahrhundert. Der Torbogen stammt aus dem 18. Jahrhundert.

Lage
Das Gebäude Rosengasse 2 befindet sich am Anfang der Rosengasse am Unteren Lindenplatz und grenzt damit direkt an das Ensemble Alte Saline an. Der Gebäudekomplex der Alten Saline befindet sich südlich, westlich vom Haus Rosengasse 2 befinden sich in der Dreifaltigkeitsgasse weitere denkmalgeschützte Wohnhäuser.

Literatur
 Karl Welser: Vom Salztümpel zum Weltkurort; Hrsg. Volkshochschule Bad Reichenhall, Gesamtherstellung Wiedemannsche Buch- und Offsetdruckerei
 Johannes Lang: Geschichte von Bad Reichenhall. Ph.C.W. Schmidt, Neustadt/Aisch 2009, ISBN 978-3-87707-759-7

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Einzelnachweise

Baudenkmal in Bad Reichenhall
Wohngebäude in Bad Reichenhall


Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of Joycelyn Dominguez. Police report that on Friday, a few minutes before six o'clock they were informed Dominguez had been found dead in an apartment in Bella Vista Village. Police say that Dominguez was lying on a bed on her side, motionless. Officers did not observe any sign of violence on her body which was later transported to the Southern Regional Morgue. A cause of death has not been established.


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Nettie Amdurer
By Lori Silberman Brauner December 18, 2012, 12:00 am Edit
Nettie Amdurer, 93, of Danville, Pa., died Oct. 30, 2012. Born in New York, she lived in South Orange for 15 years before moving to Danville 12 years ago.
Mrs. Amdurer had many jobs and careers, including that of "Rosey the Riveter." What brought her most joy in work and life was the 60 years she spent on the administrative staff of Camp Monroe, NY, where she served as girls' head counselor, and, most recently, as Camp Mother and Camp Grandmother
She was an active member of Oheb Shalom Congregation in South Orange and a member of Congregation Beth-El of Sunbury in Pennsylvania.
Predeceased by her husband, Hyman, she is survived by two sons, Arthur of Airmont, NY, and Leonard of New Hempstead, NY; her daughter, Joan Brabander of Danville; seven grandchildren; and six great- grandchildren.
Services were held Nov. 1 with arrangements by Schwartz Bros. Funeral Home, Queens. Memorial contributions may be made to Congregation Beth El, 249 Arch Street, Sunbury, PA 17801; Geisinger Hematology and Oncology, c/o Dr. Quiery, Geisinger Medical Clinic, Knapper Clinic, Danville, PA 17822; or ACA-Camp Monroe Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 475, Monroe, NY 10949.


Set 2.1 km from Trg Republike Belgrade, King Marko Apartment (65m2) features accommodation with a terrace, free WiFi, a shared kitchen, and a shared lounge. With garden views, this accommodation offers a balcony. The apartment has 1 bedroom, a kitchen with an oven, and 1 bathroom. A flat-screen TV is featured. A bicycle rental service is available at the apartment. Splavovi is 2.3 km from King Marko Apartment (65m2), while St. Sava Temple is 2.7 km from the property. The nearest airport is Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport, 18 km from the accommodation.


Mayor Michael Pantelides announced now that the recent repairs at Hillman Garage are complete and all the parking spots in the garage are available to visitors, the city has numerous parking options available during the Holiday Season.
Free, Three-Hour Parking at Meters: The city is once again offering three hours of free parking at metered spaces downtown through January 1, 2018. The three hours of free parking is available at all bagged parking spots on Main Street, Francis Street, West Street, Maryland Avenue, Prince George Street, City Dock, Calvert Street and Market Space. This benefit is for three hours only. Violators will be ticketed.
Expanded Circulator Service: The city is also providing extended Circulator service for Midnight Madness on December 7th, December 14th and December 21st. On these days, there will be two free Circulators that will run from 4 p.m. to midnight. One shuttle will run from West Gate Circle to Church Circle, and another will run from West Gate Circle to City Dock via Duke of Gloucester, east on Randall Street, up Prince George Street to College Avenue, and back to West Street.
Online Prepay Discounts: For Midnight Madness, guests who prepay for parking at www.AnnapolisParking.com can purchase all day parking for just $5 in the Gott's Court Garage and the Knighton Garage.


Hamas has moved to join the Palestine Liberation Organization - a key step toward unifying the long-divided Palestinian leadership, the Associated Press reported on Thursday.
Hamas' leader Khaled Meshal on Thursday joined a committee that will prepare for elections to the PLO leadership, according to AP.
Those elections are likely years away but Meshal's move means he will work with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, head of the rival Fatah party.
The PLO is the umbrella group of the Palestinian independence movement. Should Hamas join the PLO, it would have to accept all of the PLO's commitments, including those toward Israel.
In the Palestinian elections due to take place in the West Bank and Gaza, Hamas and Fatah will run separately.
Thursday's development is an important step toward reconciliation between Hamas and Fatah - which have been split since Hamas seized control of the Gaza Strip in 2007.
Members of several Palestinian factions met in Cairo on Thursday as part of reconciliation efforts between Fatah and Hamas.
Intensive talks have been taking place in recent days in Cairo, leading up to Thursday's meeting that addressed the issue of elections and the restructuring of the Palestinian Liberation Organization.
Israel has rejected the reconciliation efforts, refusing to negotiate with a government including Hamas, whose charter calls for the destruction of Israel.


Public sector organisations frequently use exhibitions to inform and educate the public. This workshop will teach those asked to work on an exhibition stand what to do, and as importantly, what not to do when exhibiting. Delegates will therefore be able to engage professionally with visitors so making the most of every opportunity exhibiting provides.
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This one day workshop is one of our standard in-company programmes specifically for the public sector. It can be delivered to your people at a venue and date of your choice.
We can use our extensive library of standard support materials to tailor this workshop for your organisation if it is not exactly what you want or produce fully bespoke training materials for you. We are happy to provide guidance on the right training solution for your organisational seeds so please call 01608 644144 for details or use the enquiry form.


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Monster Hunter World New Tab For Google Chrome
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Monster Hunter: World, a blockbuster role playing title released last week on Tencent's WeGame platform, is no longer available for purchase after authorities received "numerous" complaints about the game's content, WeGame said in a statement on Monday.
Gamers who purchased the title can apply for a full refund before August 20, or they can continue to play but there is no guarantee that the service will keep running, the statement said. A 30 yuan (US$4) coupon for the WeGame platform will be issued to each buyer as compensation.
Monster Hunter: World, the latest instalment in the series from Japan's Capcom, sold over 8 million copies on PS4 and Xbox One in just five months, making it one of the most popular games this year. The PC version became available on WeGame on August 8, one day before it was released to the rest of the world via rival platform Steam. The title secured more than one million pre-orders on WeGame, according to the platform.
In the game, players hunt down and kill monsters such as dragons or beasts in return for weapons and armour. The game is rated "T" in the US, which means it is suitable for ages 13 and older.
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This powerful route begins just right of Monkey Bars. Climb through great moves on small edges and pockets to the anchors. Great route.
Spectacular climb! A must do route for the 11 climber.
The first bolt on this climb is loose(bolt not hanger), I can't tell if it needs re-tightened or replaced.
superb non-stop fun. this is the classic rrg climb you want to do!
Really fun route, as someone else said about 3 of the hangers are loose. Tried to tighten them with a wrench but no luck.
Thanks for the work, this route really needed it!


UK educator Craig Heeley landed his first ever Head Teacher role at the beginning of this year and he's been sharing his experiences with the world via Twitter. In today's podcast, he discusses strategies he's using to get to know the staff, parents and students in his school community, and the role of mentoring.
Tom Bentley, Executive Director for Policy and Impact at RMIT University, reviews A Commitment to Growth: Essays in Education, by Professor Geoff Masters AO.
After surveying staff to assess where their strengths and areas for improvement lie, Principal Daryll Kinnane of Maningrida College in the Northern Territory began working on the next steps for growing the college as a Professional Learning Community (PLC).


Lean, these pictures are breathtaking. I wish I were free to travel more and see some of this, but your posts are aorta like being there! Love you, kiddo!
Thank you, Aunt Merg! I get a little travel in here and there but not like Dad & Debbie! Those globetrotters.
Hi Leah, We were there a few years ago and visited all the places you did…. It was breathtaking and the best way to appreciate God's gift for us and be connected to nature. Your artistic photography and creative writing says it best. Thank again for your mission and posts!
Hello! I've recently just found your blog and I immediately fell in love with the beautiful pictures of nature and wildlife. I've never been there before, but it sure looks amazing! I'm putting that on my bucket-list, that's for sure! Thank you so much for this blog. Maybe someday, my family and I could visit that place. My mom LOVES nature, so I'm 100% sure she'll also love the place.
Breathtaking photos…. Such an amazing job with the photography. Way to have pride for our park! Keep up the good work in representing the Tetons so well! Thank you!
Thank you, Wyatt! I had the good fortune of visiting the Tetons twice in one summer last year. Talk about gorgeous!
That second picture is really stunning! I can't get enough of it!


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import com.google.common.base.Preconditions;

import org.waveprotocol.wave.model.operation.Operation;
import org.waveprotocol.wave.model.operation.SilentOperationSink;
import org.waveprotocol.wave.model.util.CollectionUtils;

import java.util.Queue;

public final class ProxyOperationSink<O extends Operation<?>> implements SilentOperationSink<O> {

    private Queue<O> queue;
    private SilentOperationSink<O> target;

    private ProxyOperationSink() {
    }

    public static <O extends Operation<?>> ProxyOperationSink<O> create() {
        return new ProxyOperationSink<O>();
    }

    public void setTarget(SilentOperationSink<O> target) {
        Preconditions.checkState(this.target == null);
        this.target = target;

        if (queue != null) {
            while (!queue.isEmpty()) {
                target.consume(queue.poll());
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            target.consume(op);
        } else {
            if (queue == null) {
                queue = CollectionUtils.createQueue();
            }
            queue.add(op);
        }
    }
}

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Scheepers – s/t (2011)
Scheepers – s/t (2011, Frontiers Records)
Locked In The Dungeon
Remission Of Sin
Cyberfreak
Saints Of Rock
The Pain Of The Accused
Ralf Scheepers – Lead Vocals
Tim 'Ripper' Owens – Vocals on 'Remission Of Sin'
Mat Sinner – Bass & Keyboards
Snowy Shaw – Drums
Sander Gommans – Guitars
'Metal' Mike Chlasciak – Guitars
Magnus Karlsson – Guitars & Keyboards
Alex Beyrodt – Guitars
Victor Smolski – Guitars
Kai Hansen – Guitars
Producers: Mat Sinner & Ralf Scheepers
Ralf Scheepers Facebook
Ralf Scheepers MySpace
Current Primal Fear lead singer Ralf Scheepers has been talking about making a solo album for a few years now and, with Primal Fear taking some time off, the time has come for him to release his solo debut titled SCHEEPERS. Those that are unfamiliar with Ralf Scheepers outside of Primal Fear should definitely look into his early work fronting Tyran Pace and Gamma Ray and also remember that he was one of the finalists in the auditions to replace Rob Halford in Judas Priest in the mid-'90s. It's easy to hear that Ralf has one of the most powerful voices in Metal and can easily hold his own against the master Rob Halford and the prodigy Tim 'Ripper' Owens. Actually, Ralf sounds more like Halford than Ripper does and even than Halford himself does!
So what does a solo album from Ralf Scheepers sound like? Basically, this album is a continuation of Primal Fear…..the songwriting and music sound exactly like Primal Fear. Of course, Ralf is the most identifiable part of the sound, as most singers are, so the instant connection is made between the solo work and the band work. There is also plenty of involvement from his Primal Fear and former bandmates: Mat Sinner co-writes, produces and plays bass and keyboards, Magnus Karlsson adds in guitars and keyboards and also co-writes, Kai Hansen adds his guitar and current Halford guitarist Metal Mike Chlasciak and former Priest singer Tim Owens also make appearances. So it sounds like Primal Fear, Judas Priest and Halford…..exactly the sound that Ralf has cultivated for years (I still have no idea how he didn't get the Priest gig!).
Supposedly, this album was written over the last few years that Primal Fear was promoting their last few records but the material didn't fit the bands current direction. Primal Fear has started to expand their sound over the last few records and SCHEEPERS harkens back to the days of the debut Primal Fear album and JAWS OF DEATH…..there's a ferocity and bite to most of the songs and the album is a straight forward Power Metal recording that sounds like a hungrier and younger Priest. Songs like 'Locked In The Dungeon', 'Cyber Freak', 'Back On Track' and 'Play With Fire' are blistering Power Metal feasts that could easily fit onto an early Primal Fear album while songs like 'The Fall', 'Doomsday' and 'Compassion' have a more contemporary Primal Fear sound as heard on albums like NEW RELIGION (2007) and 16:6 (BEFORE THE DEVIL KNOWS YOU'RE DEAD) (2009). There is a lot of Judas Priest worship on SCHEEPERS, no surprise because Ralf is compared to Rob (and Primal Fear to Priest), and that's not necessarily a bad thing because Judas Priest is an iconic Metal band worth emulating. You can hear the Priest-isms in the guitar tones of the 'Painkiller' tinged 'Locked In The Dungeon' from Metal Mike Chlasciak (Halford band) and the the vocal duel between Scheepers and Tim 'Ripper' Owens on 'Remission of Sin', one of my favorite tracks that reminds me of the duet between Rob Halford and Iron Maiden's Bruce Dickinson on 'The One You Love To Hate' from Halford's RESURRECTION (2000) album. It's extremely interesting to hear the logical replacement for Rob Halford to my ears (Scheepers) sing a song with the former heir apparent (Owens) that is extremely powerful…..at times I lose track of who is singing because they are so similar but after repeated listens you can hear both doing their best Halford while injecting their own unique vocal abilities.
Another couple of Priest styled offerings are the ultra-catchy 'Saints Of Rock', this album's metal anthem, the epic power ballad 'The Pain Of The Accused' that reminds me of '70s Priest like 'Beyond The Realms Of Death' and 'Dynasty', a song that sounds more like Halford solo. Listen for the high pitch vocals on 'Dynasty' for a great comparison of Ralf's dynamic vocal range and I defy anyone not to sing along to 'Saints Of Rock' because the chorus just digs deep in and has that big arena rock sound. The title is a little bit cliché and reminds me of something Saxon would have on one of their albums but the songs is really good and I like that "hammer" effect and the thumping bass line from Mat Sinner. My second favorite song on the album is 'The Pain Of The Accused', a very moody and emotional track that starts out as an acoustic ballad but moves into a mid-tempo metallic wall of sound. I like the use of both the acoustics and the heaviness because the song could be done fully in either direction and it's as catchy and melodic as 'Saints Of Rock' around the chorus. What's also striking is Ralf's range on this song from the lower register to the higher, if there's any doubt that Scheepers is more than a Halford clone, that doubt is squashed here. I could do without the spoken word part of the song but it's quick and doesn't take away too much from the overall presentation. The inclusion of a cover of the Priest classic 'Before The Dawn' is an obvious move to kind of keep that infamous connection/influence in our faces. Usually I immeadiately disregard any cover on an album of originals a throwaway track because I'd rather have an original song but I have to admit that Ralf does a great job keeping this as close to the original as possible and the lead guitars from Rage's Victor Smolski are dead on to that of Priest's duo of Glenn Tipton and K.K. Downing.
I've been playing this album a lot in the last few months and it hasn't disappointed yet. Power Metal gets a bad rep most times in the Metal community because of it's subject matter, it's imagery or it's bombast but, when it's done right, it can be some of the best Heavy Metal out there. If you look at the roots of Power Metal it's basically just Traditional Metal or regular Heavy Metal formed by the legends Judas Priest, Iron Maiden and their contemporaries and Primal Fear is at the forefront of keeping that style alive and their success has given their singer the opportunity to release his forst solo album. SCHEEPERS is more than just a solo album, it's a continuation…..a continuation of a career rooted in traditional Heavy Metal. Sure, Ralf Scheepers sounds a lot like Rob Halford, and the comparisons will always be there, but he has become one of the top vocal talents in Metal today and he contributes to Primal Fear's writing. It's no wonder that his first solo album is going to sound a lot like his main band's catalog. Personally, I can't find a weak song on the album and I can't even consider the cover of 'Before The Dawn' a throwaway because it's done so perfectly. All in all, I'd have to give Ralf and his guest musicians a ton of credit for making one of the best Power Metal albums of 2011.
'Remission Of Sin', 'Cyberfreak', 'The Fall', 'Saints Of Rock', 'The Pain Of The Accused' and an honorable mention of the cover of Judas Priest's 'Before The Dawn'.
By rhodeislandrock • Posted in Album Reviews	• Tagged AOR, Black Metal, Classic Rock, Death Metal, Glam, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Melodic Rock, Metal, Music, Power Metal, Primal Fear, Progressive Metal, Progressive Rock, Ralf Scheepers, Rock, Speed Metal, Thrash, Thrash Metal
Nelson – Lightning Strikes Twice (2011)
Nelson – Lightning Strikes Twice (2011, Frontiers Records)
Ready, Willing And Able
How Can I Miss You?
You're All I Need Tonight
To Get Back To You
When You're Gone
In It For The Money
Change A Thing
Kickin' My Heart Around
Gunnar Nelson – Vocals & Guitars
Matthew Nelson – Vocals & Bass
Brian Burwell – Drums
David Morgan – Piano & Background Vocals
Gary Corbett – Piano & Keyboards
Gary Schlecta – String Arrangements on tracks #6 & #8
Steve Lukather – Guitar solo on track #6
Producers: Gunnar Nelson & Matthew Nelson
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If you listened to FM radio or watched MTV in 1990 & 1991 then there was no way you were going to miss Nelson. Matthew and Gunnar Nelson, twin sons of the legendary Ricky Nelson, debuted with the AOR/Melodic Rock bombshel AFTER THE RAIN (1990), an album that produce the #1 hit '(Can't Live Without Your) Love And Affection' and three other hit singles while selling 4 million copies. The band was every label's dream: two good looking twins who had the family musical legacy, crafted slick pop-flavored Rock, and made the girls swoon and the guys quietly sing along. I admit to buying AFTER THE RAIN back in the day and proudly playing alongside my Iron Maiden, Judas Priest and Metallica albums but, after too much exposure, the party ended in 1991 and the backlash began. The brothers became the butt of the joke, kind of like Winger did, and the Grunge movement spit in the face of sugar-coated melodies and sweet ballads. By the time 1995 rolled around and Nelson released their follow-up, BECAUSE THEY CAN, mainstream fans had moved on and the album went unnoticed. The Nelsons never left, they just started in a new direction over the last 15 years by releasing a darker edged concept album, IMAGINATOR (1996), going a little Country on another album and covering their father's songs on 2000's LIKE FATHER, LIKE SONS. All this and doing it all in house on their own label and continuing to tour. Now 20 years after their successful debut, the Nelsons release what could easily be termed as the natural follow-up to that record with LIGHTNING STRIKES AGAIN.
***(Before I get into the review, let me explain the album's release year. Technically, this album was released in late 2010 on Frontiers Records everywhere BUT North America. I wasn't going to buy an import, especially when postage rates to the U.S. from Europe & Japan are so high, so I decided to wait for the U.S. release. I ended up picking this up in February, shortly after the January U.S. release. So technically it's a 2010 release but I'm counting it as a 2011 release because of where and when it got proper distribution.)***
Opening the album is the infectious 'Call Me', a hit single if I ever heard one, that is complete with melodic guitars and the signature Nelson harmonies that make every song sound huge. 'Call Me' has that good time party vibe that gets you singing along right away and immeadiately transports you back to 1990. As if that wasn't enough to hook a melodic rock fan in, the brothers continue the upbeat retro sound with the Bon Jovi slick 'Day By Day' (a song Jon Bon Jovi would kill to have written, maybe it would have saved his last record!) and the harder edged 'Ready, Willing And Able' that has a '70s Classic Rock feel to it with the big harmonies and superb vocals. Both songs follow 'Call Me' perfectly and could easily be singles in their own right and they continue that "big hair" sound from the late '80s/early '90s that made the Nelsons platinum successes. The album takes a twist with the opening Scorpions style guitar intro that reminds me of 'Still Loving You' and hints of a ballad with the opening lines, then the song turns into a dark rocker that moves into a heavier groove until that big harmonized chorus. It's kind of hard to describe a Nelson song as dark, maybe moody is a better? Maybe harder is better than that? What grabs me here is the guitars…..listen closely and you can hear that Scorpions tone in the licks and it just works. It's harder but melodic, it's Nelson but slightly different. The band heads back into the classic AOR sound for the first proper single and video from the record — 'You're All I Need Tonight'. This is classic melodic Nelson at it's finest, easily a hit single if this was 20 years ago and definitely a great song today that should get radio airplay.
Surprisingly, we haven't had a ballad yet! That changes with 'To Get Back To You', a song that Jon and Ritchie would probably kill to have written for that last Bon Jovi album! This is a signature ballad with acoustic guitars, piano, keyboard orchestration and the big vocals from the brothers…..definitely one of those "raise your lighters" moments. Add in a special appearance by guitar maestro Steve Lukather (Toto) for the guitar solos and it all comes together perfectly. More catchy Melodic Rock returns with 'When You're Gone', a song that sounds like Bon Jovi mixed with Damn Yankees on the vocals and melodies with a touch of Tom Scholz guitar (Boston). This is one of my favorite songs on the album, probably because it's one of the more truer Rock songs but with that catchiness that gets me singing along immeadiately. It's a feel good song…..actually, the whole album is feel good! Isn't that what good music is about? Ballad #2 arrives with 'Take Me There', another one Jon & Ritchie wish they stole, I mean wrote! 'Take Me There' doesn't feel like a ballad because the guitar really kicks in for extra power (listen for the solo!) and the song builds into the glorious chorus. Another straight ahead rocker comes with 'Come', a song that channels Damn Yankees at their commercial best with a vocal that sounds very Tommy Shaw like. 'Come' is heavy mid-tempo with some heavier guitar work and more up front drums but I'm a little distracted by the vocal and, among an album of strong songs, I'd have to call this the weakest so far but it's still pretty good. 'In It For The Money' is another catchy song that has an underlying Classic Rock feel to it and it has the one thing you expect from a poppy, melodic, party album…..handclaps! The chorus is extremely catchy too. 'Change A Thing' is a moody mid-tempo ballad that becomes the weakest song instead of 'Come' because it just sounds out of place on such a happy rock record. It's not a bad song, just out of place and a level below the rest of the songs on the album. Last tune is 'Kickin' My Heart Around' is another mid-tempo track that has a crunch to it when the guitars kick in for the chorus but goes mellow for the rest. For me, not one of my album favorites but a decent song in it's own right.
I never thought I would honestly say this but Matthew and Gunnar Nelson have made an album that equals, if not surpasses, their multi-million selling debut and I think it's one of the best Melodic Rock albums of 2011. Twenty years after AFTER THE RAIN, the Nelsons have given us a worthy successor with LIGHTNING STRIKES AGAIN and, while it's not going to sell millions, it's still going to be a success in returning mainstream popular Rock to an audience willing to rejoin the party. Maybe the time away from this kind of music fueled the fire? Maybe the next album the brothers release will be a continuation of this sound that made them famous? Either way, LIGHTNING STRIKES AGAIN is a great comeback for two musicians that really never went away. I was really surprised by this album right from the opening of 'Call Me' and I have listened to this probably more than any other new album this year. I can honestly say I like this record better than AFTER THE RAIN and I'm going to put the latter day Nelson albums on the Want List because I'm sure there's something I haven't heard and am missing out on. This is a must for Nelson fans and fans of AOR/Melodic Rock but also for those of us who were kids back in the day that secretly listened to Nelson but made fun of them around our peers. The joke is on us because this is a great record well worth checking out!
'Call Me', 'Day By Day', 'Ready, Willing And Able', 'You're All I Need Tonight', 'To Get Back To You', 'When You're Gone'
By rhodeislandrock • Posted in Album Reviews, Video, Videos	• Tagged AOR, Black Metal, Classic Rock, Death Metal, Glam, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Melodic Rock, Metal, Music, Nelson, NWOBHM, Power Metal, Progressive Metal, Progressive Rock, Rock, Speed Metal, Thrash, Thrash Metal, Youtube
CD Scavenger Hunt (May update)
May was probably the slowest month of my collecting career! I bought only 4 CDs! That's usually just a quick trip to the record store, not a whole month of purchases but I do have a good excuse…..money. Money is key and, in this economy, I've tightened the wallet a lot. So here's May's buys…..
Journey – Eclipse (2011) – $10: There is nothing I hate more than having to walk into a Wal-Mart but it's a necessity a couple of times a year now as many bands decide to use the retail giant as an exclusive deale for their new album. After the platinum success of REVELATION through exclusive Wal-Mart sales, Journey decided to partner with the company again for their brand new studio album — ECLIPSE. I reluctantly went to my local store with the plan to enter, get the CD and checkout fast to spend as little time in retail hell as possible and all went well. Can't beat $10 for a new CD but I was initially disappointed because for $12 or $13 a few years ago I got the REVELATION album package that included the re-done greatest hits and the live DVD. Where's the extras this time around? It was nice to see the new Journey well-stocked and displayed next to the new Lady Gaga CD…..maybe some Gaga fans will grab a Journey disc too!
Anvil – Juggernaut Of Justice (2011) – $10: Riding the wave of success from the publicity, fame and opportunity that arose from their movie documentary, Anvil finally release the follow-up to 2007's THIS IS THIRTEEN with the long awaited JUGGERNAUT OF JUSTICE. Anvil was an imprtant and formative band in my Metal youth but their music became lost to me as I became an MTV and FM radio disciple and went more mainstream. THIS IS THIRTEEN and the Anvil movie were excellent and re-established Anvil as a potent metal force. Now the guys may not be on Metallica's level now but they've moved up from obscurity and have people talking. Looks like the guys might have made a couple of bucks on the deal too because, after 5 years of filming, recording and touring, the band has released a solid album. I bought most of the Anvil catalogue since 2007 and I had to have the new record the day it came out. Regular price was $14, got it on sale for $10, saved $4.
The Rods – Vengeance (2011) – $10: This was a must have for two reasons: 1) David 'Rock' Feinstein delivered a solid solo album with BITTEN BY THE BEAST (2010) and 2) this album documents one of Ronnie James Dio's last performances on the track 'The Code'. For me, the Dio involvement is enough to pick this up but I remember The rods from back in the '80s and I've been trying to track down their albums on CD over the last few months, specifically the High Vaultage reissues from the late '90s. I happened to get to the local shop on time for once and I saw this album in the new release rack, I grabbed it right away! My rules for CD hunting are simple: always pick up a CD that you might want and make your final decisions later, that way you won't miss out on something because someone else grabbed it. Also, be at the store in time for the doors to open, that way you are the first one in to grab those new releases that they only get one copy of. These rules are essential and they have been learned the hard way over the years. As soon as I grabbed this CD, another guy walked in and asked for the album at the counter. Unfortunately, his trip to the new release rack came up short and he noticed I had the CD in hand. He must have been a big Rods fan because he offered me a $5 for it but I declined, I'd rather have the disc immeadiately. Regular price was $14, sale was $10, saved $4.
Blackguard – Firefight (2011) – $10: I know nothing about Blackguard but I wanted this album for some reason. I actually wanted it so bad that I had the record store special order it because they were out of stock every Tuesday since the album came out. They brought in a few copies each week but they would sell out before I would make my weekly hunt! That tells me that there's a buzz out there on Blackguard. That and the fact that they are touring with Amon Amarth right now. No real reasoning behind buying this, more of a luxury purchase, or maybe a risk seeing that I know nothing about the band. Anytime I take a chance on a new band, or a band I've never heard any music from, I like to spend as little as possible so I figured that the sale price wouldn't last more than a month and I was snagging this about four weeks after its release. Regular price was $14, sale price was $10, saved $4.
Average Price (per item) = $10
Total Savings (month) = $12
Total Savings (year) = $239
Total DVDs (year) = 1
By rhodeislandrock • Posted in CD Scavenger Hunt	• Tagged Anvil, AOR, Arnel Pineda, Black Metal, Blackguard, Classic Rock, David 'Rock' Feinstein, Death Metal, Glam, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Journey, Melodic Rock, Metal, Music, Neal Schon, NWOBHM, Power Metal, Progressive Metal, Progressive Rock, Rock, Speed Metal, The Rods, Thrash, Thrash Metal