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Cold Smoked Cheese Easy Brie Appetizer might just be the hit of your next party. Wood pellets, a cold smoker container, and some great brie produce the best-smoked cheese you have ever tasted.
When I first tried cold smoked brie at one of the many grilling classes we have attended, I was hooked. Even my husband (who is not a brie lover) thought the smoked brie appetizer we made was REALLY good. I am so glad I can convert those taste buds of his to enjoy the good things in life. Have you tried smoked apples?
Have you tried smoked cheddar? We often have it in the house, especially when Costco puts it on sale. Once we found out how to make it ourselves, there is no need to buy it anymore. It is easy to do and gives you the option to try lots of cold smoked cheese recipes. The different combinations of paring woods and cheeses are endless.
Totally different than pit smoking. If you know anything about hot smoking, controlling the temperature is vital. My husband loves his Flame Boss 300 WiFi.
What is Cold Smoked Cheese?
If you have ever bought smoked cheese at the store you know it can be expensive. Flavour is added to cheese with the help of wood chips or pellets using a low temperature. The cheese is not cooked but infused with a smokey flavour from the outside. What a great way to add some personality and elevate the taste of humble cheese. Take ordinary cheese and make it extraordinary.
For this cold smoked cheese recipe, we re-created the originally smoked brie appetizer we had at our cooking class. Did you know that Canada has some fantastic cheese? Look for the Dairy Farmers of Canada logo next time you shop for your selection of cheese.
There are several methods to cold smoke cheese. You can use a gas grill or charcoal grill. My hubby is a BBQ fanatic (yup he has all the toys). For this smoked cheese recipe, we used his KEG charcoal grill (minus the charcoal). When we smoked cheese in class it was done on a gas grill (minus the heat).
So, you may ask if there is NO HEAT involved, how do you smoke cheese? You use a smoker container. Some can be tubes, others can be DIY foil pouches. In both our cooking class and our own cheese smoking, we used a cold smoking tray by A-Maze-N.
Cold smoking on a cool day is ideal. It makes it much easier to control the temperature inside the grill. The day we smoked our cheese it was a million degrees outside. Hubby cold smoked the brie for 80 minutes. Depending on the outside temperature, and the type of cheese you choose, you can cold smoke anywhere from 30 minutes to 4 hours.
The flavour of the cheese right off the grill will be milder than when you store it in the fridge. In fact, just like fine wine (and women LOL) if you can let it sit for a week or so, the flavour will be over the top fantastic. Be sure to wrap it tightly in plastic wrap.
This is the fun part (along with choosing the wood flavours). Just about any cheese that will not fall apart will work. Large blocks of cheese should be cut into smaller pieces (but DO NOT cut the brie). That would be a tragedy!
As for the wood flavours, you can go from mild (like apple and cherry) to strong (like hickory and mesquite). The choices are ALL personal preference. Lots of tasty options for your eating pleasure.
This cold smoked brie cheese was our Sunday afternoon appetizer. Paired perfectly with wine (who would have thought LOL). We ate it right off the grill. Sliced nice and warm, runny wedges of goodness, put them on some crackers (or straight to my mouth). Piled on some spicy wine jam, added some charcuterie meats and called it dinner.
We have been totally enjoying grilling season this year. From appetizers like Strawberry Bruschetta to desserts like Watermelon Pizza, cheese seems to be the common denominator in many recipes. Cold Smoked Cheese Easy Brie Appetizer certainly will be happening a few more times (all year long).
Take humble cheese to a whole new level of deliciousness. This Cold Smoked Cheese Easy Brie Appetizer will be the hit of your next party.
Fill your smoker container with your choice of pellets.
Place inside your grill, and ignite. Close the lid for a few minutes to create some smoke.
Place the room temperature cheese on the grill (not near the smoker container).
Close the lid, and smoke until your desired level of flavour. We smoked ours for about 80 minutes. **NOTE** Be sure the internal temperature of your grill stays under 90ºF...YOU DON'T WANT TO COOK/MELT THE CHEESE.
When done, remove from grill.
Place on a board, along with a cheese knife, crackers, meats, and toppings.
Be sure to wrap leftovers tightly in plastic wrap before placing in the fridge.
Oh goodness, we love brie in our family. I've never had it cold smoked though. We'll have to give this one a try, looks delicious.
This is such a fun recipe…and perfect for entertaining too.
Oh my gosh – I am SUCH a huge cheese fan, but I honestly don't think I've ever tried it smoked! This looks insanely good – and I'm sure it is incredible when paired with the right wine, like you did!
HAHHA…yup this makes wine and cheese parties just a little more fun.
You had me at brie. Say no more! … but seriously. My hubby has been dying to get a smoker and this may be the perfect excuse for me to agree.
Once you give this a try, you will be making it all the time.
I had no idea you could smoke cheese at home! You are my culinary hero! I have to try this at home sometime!
YUP you sure can. Hope you give this recipe a try.
I LOVE the idea of making smoked cheese at home – it's not even something I've even considered as an option!
It is so easy. Hope you give this fun recipe a try.
I'm so intrigued by this idea! I've never smoked anything but we are huge cheese fans in our house!. Love the idea of taking an ordinary cheese and giving it nuance!
Takes cheese to a whole other level of yum!!
Girl, you're speaking my language with this smoked cheese! I'm obsessed with a smoked mozzarella from my local Italian deli, but it would be way cheaper to just make myself! I'm also a HUGE fan of brie, and I can just imagine how amazing this smoked brie must taste! I would totally hide this cheese from everyone and eat it all by myself!
This is such a hit at BBQ parties this summer. I should sell it LOL!!
YES….and you can try all different types of cheese…and different pellets to get lots of great results.
Well you don't HEAT the grill…only the heat from the pellets. Hope you give this fun recipe a try.
This is super cool! I've never thought about smoking my own cheese, what a great idea! We recently got one of those egg smokers, I wonder if I could use that. I'll have to give it a try, smoky brie needs to be a part of my life!
Any BBQ will work, you are NOT heating the grill….just the heat from the pellets in the container!!
I learned something new today! I can't wait to try this cold smoke technique, thanks for such an interesting post!
ENJOY…this is great for BBQ parties.
This is such a terrific post! First, because the smoked brie looks amazing – I adore cheese, and this is something I've just GOTTA try! But beyond that, I really appreciated the great photos and in-depth how-to info – so that even someone like me (who's never cold-smoked anything ever before!) – could feel confident giving it a try! Fantastic – thank you for the helpful tips!
I had no idea you could cold smoke in a gas grill! What a cool idea.
YES…since there is NO HEAT from the grill….any grill will work.
I might need to try this because I'm usually not into brie. What a great idea! And grilling classes sound really fun!
Well my husband is not a brie lover either, but he does like it done this way. Give it a try.
This sounds like it has so much flavor!
It sure takes cheese to a whole new level of yum!!
I love the idea of smoked brie, I feel like it would compliment the flavors so well!
Hope you give this super delicious cheese recipe a try.
Ha I was literally at Costco yesterday and my husband made me buy the smoked cheese because apparently he had it on a burger recently and it was the most amazing thing ever. I haven't tried it yet, but now I am excited. I never even thought about doing it at home, but I always love experimenting with food at home, so this is right up my alley. Thanks for all the tips, this is definitely something we will be trying out!
Well now you can experiement at home…works really well. We did a bit of old cheddar too.
This is such a great idea! We just got a Traeger grill, so am excited to try this method.
Have fun….this is a great party appetizer.
The only heat is from the pellets creating the smoke. You are NOT cooking the cheese. ENJOY!
I love love love smoked cheeses! In fact, I've done one myself, though it was a hilariously last-second idea. I had just smoked something on the barbecue and when I took the wood chip packet (wrapped in foil) off the barbecue, it was clearly mid-way through ideal smoking period. Not wanting to waste it, I grabbed a big piece of cheddar, threw the wood chips in a metal bowl and put the cheese on a little metal stand over top of it. I didn't know if it would work, but MAN was it ever good! So when I saw this, I was thinking "YES. BRIE. That's next." So three cheers for smoked cheese!
This is the perfect entertaining cheese. So easy, so delicious….so "fancy" without any effort.
Yum! I love smoked cheese and will love learning how to make our own with this wonderful recipe. it's only a new find for me but I don't think I can ever go back.
I know my daughters cannot get enough of this. It has quickly become the favourite party appetizer.
It sure is easy and delicious. Hope you give it a try. If you love brie, you will LOVE this.
I must show this smoker to my husband. He loves good smoked foods. And this brie… OMG! I love brie, it's one of my favorite cheese. This smoked version sounds super delicious.
Smoked brie is over the top delicious for sure. Hope you give it a try.
We love brie and have used it several times as a baked appetizer (in puff pastry). I've never even considered throwing it on a grill but now I can't wait to try this technique! Thanks for sharing!!
ENJOY…you are going to love it!!
Brie is, hands down, one of my most favorite cheeses. Add to that the fact that I love smoked cheese, this recipe is a total dreeeeeeeam. My husband has a smoker, so I'm totally getting him to help me out in trying this! I can't wait!
ENJOY….and you don't even need a smoked…just a tray with pellets.
This is such a fun and tasty experiment…I hope you give it a try.
(mouth hanging open!) I had NO idea you could smoke your own cheese!! I have a smoker that I use all the time and never once thought about adding cheese to the party. Super helpful tutorial and super great idea to try!!
Give it a try…you will see how easy and delicious it really is.
I like smoked brie, it is best appetizer I have ever eaten, I love your way of making smoked brie. It is perfectly done to bring out best flavor.
This is a fun recipe…and perfect for entertaining.


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Home*HighlightVeiled Racism in the Criminalization of Carioca Funk, Part 1: 'Let the Favela Win, Shine!'
Veiled Racism in the Criminalization of Carioca Funk, Part 1: 'Let the Favela Win, Shine!'
By Ingra Maciel • Translation by Constance Malleret • February 26, 2021
This is the first of two articles on the criminalization of funk music and oppression of black favela culture. Read part 2 here.
The Judiciary and the Criminalization of Funkeiros
"Let the favela win, shine, and don't try and destroy this!!" and "I made mistakes, I paid for them, I turned things around, and now I'm at the top. The top, where the guy from a favela can never be, because if he gets there, he's a gangster"—these are the writings on the Twitter and Facebook profiles of Marlon Couto da Silva, 20, the singer MC Poze do Rodo, also known as the Pitbull of Funk, right after charges were pressed against him for association with drug trafficking, promoting crime and corruption of minors. The charges were presented by the Rio de Janeiro court of justice (TJ-RJ) and accepted by the Rio de Janeiro public prosecutor's office (MP-RJ), and his provisional arrest was decreed.
Deixa a favela vencer brilha e não tenta destruir isso !! 😞
— Mc Poze Do Rodo 🚩🎶 (@McPozedorodo) July 7, 2020
Let the the favela win, shine, and don't try to destroy this!!
The relation between the singer and the judiciary had intensified beginning in September 2019. MC Poze, along with five other people, was arrested in the city of Sorriso, in the state of Mato Grosso and transferred on September 28 to the Pascoal Ramos prison in Cuiabá, as a way of guaranteeing public order. Poze, who was performing in the city, was arrested in a hotel with two other people from his team. According to the local judiciary, the singer was initially temporarily detained, a measure which was then turned into a preventative arrest and accepted by the Mato Grosso Court of Justice. The indictment was for the following allegations: "drug trafficking, being part of a criminal organization, association with drug trafficking, incitement and promotion of crime, corrupting minors, and supplying alcohol to minors."
The Mato Grosso police arrested the singer at a party at which he was due to perform. At the party, according to the Mato Grosso Military Police, small quantities of marijuana and cocaine were seized, and there was lots of alcohol. There were between 39 and 43 teenagers on the premises. The concert tickets were seized. The police officers did not clarify whether, what kind of, or what quantity of, an illegal substance was seized in the MC's possession. Nevertheless, Poze and five others were arrested on the same charges, disregarding the legal principle of individualized charges.
The funkeiro's (funk artist) legal defense argued in their habeas corpus request that the arrest of the MC, who is from Santa Cruz in the West Zone of Rio de Janeiro, was an example of the criminalization of funk, of the favela, and of the peripheries and favelas' artistic class. Their position—and that of defendants of innumerable other funkeiros—is the same as that of the Committee for the Defense of the Democratic State of Law of the Rio de Janeiro chapter of the national bar association (OAB-RJ), which produced a report outlining the racism which structures the criminalization of favela culture, from capoeira, samba, and jongo to rap and funk, as a legacy of slavery. This argument was accepted, and the singer was ordered released.
The judge accepted the argument of Poze's defense, ruling that the measure in place was "disproportional" and "exaggerated," and that the individual under investigation should have his right to defense and freedom guaranteed. As noted in the files: "Preventative arrest, according to the interpretation in line with the constitutional profile, is an extreme measure that can only be used if its rigorous indispensability is proven, based on concrete motives which indicate the necessity of segregation."
The scenario faced by Poze is not something new to Rio de Janeiro funkeiros. Other artists from the funk movement have already been arrested, had their work equipment seized, or even had bailes funk (funk parties) closed down, and been banned from nightclubs and party, concert, or event venues. The 1990s in the city of Rio de Janeiro were strongly marked by these effects of the criminalization of the funk movement. The owners of the main sound crews of the time, ZZ productions and Rômulo Costa from Furação 2000, were indicted and arrested. In parallel with the persecution and arrest of the leaders of this artistic movement, approximately 30 bailes funk were closed down in the whole state of Rio de Janeiro, thanks to a parliamentary investigative commission (CPI) which investigated funk culture and music.
To MC Poze, the young funkeiro with four million followers on social media, who was raised in the Rollas Favela in Santa Cruz, music is his profession. In July 2020, his life was once again splashed across the newspapers with accusations made by the public prosecutor's office in Rio de Janeiro, claiming that the singer was involved with drug trafficking and was a part of the Red Command (CV) gang.
Because he testified that he had previously been involved in the drug retail trade when he lived in Rollas between 2015 and 2016, in a new investigation, prosecutors claim that the singer was part of the criminal gang due to his March 2020 performance in the Jacarezinho favela at an event which celebrated a man linked to the Red Command. However, Poze and his lawyers point out that on the same night, the MC performed other concerts, in different venues, even in areas controlled by other gangs, which disproves the theory that he is involved with the CV gang for having performed in Jacarezinho.
Stigmatizing narratives such as these contribute to the criminalization of funk culture and favela youth. They are part of the puzzle that constantly links funkeiro youth to violence and the drug trade in Rio de Janeiro and other cities in Brazil. What Poze do Rodo has experienced in relation to the Brazilian judiciary is not anything new for those who have chosen funk as their source of income or main leisure activity. Unsurprisingly, the 1990s were marked by the association of famous mass muggings on Rio's beaches with black funkeiro youths from the favelas, with various stereotypes being constructed around young people from favelas and peripheries. The 1990s and 2000s saw a lot of public and police interference in the carioca funk movement, as well as in the rap movement from São Paulo.
Investigations, accusations, indictments, and arrests of artists, as well as the prohibition of cultural funk events in the favela have grown more and more common, becoming normal. This movement against funk reached such a point that the legislature began discussing two proposals legislating funk music. One wanted to ban funk music nationally and was presented in 2017 to the Federal Senate, through a popular suggestion of legislative discussion, under the argument that funk is a "public health crime against children, teenagers and the family." The other proposal aimed to recognize funk as a form of carioca cultural heritage, and was presented within the Rio de Janeiro Legislative Assembly (ALERJ) in 2009. The first was rejected and the second approved. But structural racism re-organizes itself and continues its dominance.
The Last 20 Years in the Funk Movement
Over the last twenty years, from time to time, funk professionals have been arrested under allegations of being involved in drug trafficking and promoting drugs, the trafficking industry, and for weapons, while they were merely portraying the reality of the favelas and peripheries nationwide, based on the supposition that freedom of expression is guaranteed for all.
Symbolic judicial decisions on funk culture, however, point to the contrary. Emblematic cases, with the same type of repeated abuse of authority and unfounded accusations, abound on the carioca funk scene. The cases of the funkeiros Rômulo Costa, MC Colibri, MC Sapão, MC Galo and many others are examples of this criminalization. In the majority of these cases, the supposed links with drug trafficking were either not fully proven, or were proven in a doubtful or insufficient manner. Some, like MC Sapão, were released after months in prison due to lack of evidence or the weakness of the court case. Meanwhile others remained imprisoned for years, like MC Colibri.
However, in response to this targeted repression, there is solidarity from the funk scene. Despite the high levels of prejudice against people who have served time in prison, there are those who have experienced the same situation, gone through the same prison, and who try and help. MC Colibri says: "As soon as I was out of prison, MC Marcinho created a funk song for me. But since then, I've only come across closed doors. It was hard [to find] a DJ who wanted to display my work, someone who wanted to employ a man who had served time."
On November 25, 2010, this situation changed with the Rio de Janeiros state Military Police implementation of its pacifying policy, through the Pacifying Police Units (UPPs). The invasion and occupation by military troops of the Penha and Alemão favela complexes, with a strong media endorsement, marked the start of a new era in Rio de Janeiro security policy. A policy of former governor Sérgio Cabral, who is now behind bars for corruption and money laundering, the UPPs were launched under the idea that they would exterminate the armed drug trade in some of the city's favelas.
According to the official line, along with tanks and bullets, democracy and freedom entered the favela. This was just talk, as days after the Alemão and Penha favela complexes were occupied by army and police troops, the assault on favela culture intensified: MC Tikão, MC Frank, MC Dido and MC Smith, all fairly well-known on the carioca funk scene, were arrested. The reason: for singing and composing their own funk lyrics, narrating the reality and the historical memory of Rio de Janeiro's favelas, in songs known as the "proibidões" (a funk sub-genre, literally "strongly banned"). Up until they were put in prison, at the police station, they sang. Freedom of expression and of artistic production, some would say, but nevertheless, they were arrested.
It would not be this time that democracy and freedom entered the favela. Risking arrest, like what MC Dido suffered when he, born and bred in Morro do Borel, sang sentences including "UPP [swearing], leave Borel!", is not freedom. At most, this is an inelegant political criticism, but even so it is fully guaranteed under Brazil's Federal Constitution.
MC Tikão, MC Frank, MC Dido and MC Smith were accused by the Civil Police of crimes such as incentivizing crime, association with drug trafficking, being part of a criminal organization, amongst others. When the singers were arrested, the police chief even accused the funkeiros of being part of the CV gang, which dominated the Alemão favela complex at the time of the occupation in 2010. In an interview, delegate Sardenberg, who was responsible for most of these arrests, said that "drug trafficking has a voice" and that the MCs are like any other workers in the drug trade. The media and the police itself said they are not "against funk: good funk." This moral judgement has been highly criticized, including within the Civil Police.
The arrest of the funkeiros is part of a long history of criminalization of black favela culture and of denying legitimacy to black music genres from the favela and the periphery. After the cases were given visibility and lawyers took legal action, the MCs were released through habeas corpus writs granted by the Brazilian Supreme Court.
The arrival of the UPPs in favelas was evidence of an anti-funk and anti-favela culture wave, in more general terms. Following this trajectory, various cultural centers in occupied favelas began to be surrounded by the UPPs, which used a resolution from the Security Secretariat to impede artistic and cultural expressions in the favelas where UPPs had been set up. In some areas under the control of the UPPs, for example Chatuba da Penha, funk balls were banned under Resolution 013, which was a norm in Decree 39,355/2006, which was updated in 2007. The decree established that any artistic, social or sporting event in the state of Rio de Janeiro required the authorization of the commander of the Firefighting Force (CBMERJ), of the State Secretariat of Civil Defense (SEDEC), of the commander of the local battalion of the Military Police (PMERJ), and of the current chief-officer of the Unit of Administrative and Judiciary Police (UPAJ) of the Rio de Janeiro Civil Police.
In light of this, the favelas and peripheries with UPPs had their baile funks silenced as the UPP commanders did not grant authorization for the parties, despite the fact that the 1988 Federal Constitution eliminated any form of artistic censorship and limitations of the right to gather by any authority at any level of hierarchy.
Around nine years later, cases of persecution and criminalization of funk professionals have not changed. In 2019, DJ Rennan da Penha was accused by the Civil Police of taking part in a criminal organization as "scout" or "activity", because, according to the judiciary, he described the police's movement in the Penha favela on his social media channels.
When he was interviewed on December 12 in the Conversation with Bial program on the Rede Globo TV network, the singer Rennan da Penha said: "I've travelled to Egypt, Mexico, a few countries, I was going to go on tour in Europe, the US. Out of nowhere, they took everything from me. What happened could have been the end not only of my life, but of my whole career. I have 11 years of experience in funk, I fought hard to get where I am."
DJ Rennan da Penha remained under arrest for seven months, right when his career was growing fast and was gaining more visibility both within and beyond the Complexo da Penha and across the country. However, it was only after the decision by the Supreme Court on imprisonments after first appeal that the DJ succeeded in being freed.
Entities linked to the legal profession criticized the case as an inversion of the law: "The case of DJ Rennan, therefore, is an example of an enforceable judgement in which, in practice, an unfounded inversion of the burden of proof took place. This is because the prosecution did not actually prove the concrete practice of the imputed fact with the details of its circumstances. It was the judge who, based on unjustified inferences of evidence—which lacked a base in knowledge—completed the logical path that should have been taken alone by the prosecution."
These young artists face quite similar accusations, which are also similar to those faced by any other criminalized funk artists. Two of them, DJ Iasmin Turbininha and DJ Polyvox (the creator of the 150 BPM, an accelerated funk beat), were also summoned to testify, but they were not arrested, unlike their colleagues Rennan and Poze. In the case of Iasmin, the only female black DJ from a favela to dominate the funk scene with visibility in Rio and to be criminalized, the artist and other professionals who accompanied her needed to set up a crowdfunding campaign to cover the costs of her legal defense. Polyvox's lawyer said that the artist was called in to testify by the police chief who was trying to discover who financed the baile funk in Nova Holanda, in Complexo da Maré.
In an interview with the website Z Matéria, Polyvox's lawyer Dr. Estevan said, "Everyone regrets the culture of discrimination towards funk, which unfortunately involves the bailes in favelas, ceasing to consider them a cultural expression of the Rio de Janeiro people and which is persecuted, precisely when professionals who commercialize their musical performances are asked to be heard in procedures of criminal investigations."
More recently still, on October 29, 2020, two Rio de Janeiro MCs were summoned by the Civil Police in an investigation into promoting crime: MC Cabelinho and MC Maneirinho. In this case, MC Cabelinho himself recognizes the racism which has underpinned this entire process of criminalizing funk, for decades:
FÉ!! QUER QUE EU CANTE SOBRE O QUE? QUE EU FALE SOBRE O QUE? EM MUITAS DAS MINHAS LETRAS RETRATO O QUE EU VI E VIVI, O COTIDIANO VIOLENTO DA VIDA DE TODO MORADOR DE COMUNIDADE, E PODE TER CERTEZA QUE ATÉ QUANDO EU PUDER VOU CONTINUAR FAZENDO ISSO. #FOGONOSRACISTAS pic.twitter.com/S6QDy4N90g
— LITTLE HAIR (@cabelinhomc) October 29, 2020
Faith!! What do you want me to sing about? What should I talk about? In many of my lyrics I portray what I have seen and lived, the violent daily life of any favela resident, and you can be sure that I will keep doing that for as long as I can. #Firetotheracists
And, as mentioned above, on the same date, October 29, 2020, another funkeiro, the artist MC Maneirinho, found out that he was being investigated for promoting crime. He made a statement in an interview, saying: "To tell the truth, I can't even believe this is real. Is the police going to investigate Wagner Moura for playing the role of Pablo Escobar [on screen]? Does it go after the playboys [privileged young men who follow the latest trends] who head in to the favela to recount what goes on there in documentaries? I'm an MC, I portray what happens in the communities, that is my art…"
The musician lamented to his followers on social media what he classified as "cowardice":
É COM MUITA TRISTEZA NO CORAÇÃO QUE VENHO INFORMAR TODOS MEUS FÃS E AMIGOS, QUE FUI SURPREENDIDO ESSA SEMANA COM UMA INTIMAÇÃO. ESTOU SENDO ACUSADO DE APOLOGIA AO CRIME. PEÇO MEUS SEGUIDORES E AMIGOS DA MUSICA QUE AJUDEM NESSA. NÃO POSSO SER VÍTIMA DESSA COVARDIA 🤬 pic.twitter.com/ucZ0hxecMJ
— MC MANEIRINHO (@mc_maneirinho) October 29, 2020
It is with much sadness in my heart that I inform all my fans and friends that I was taken by surprise this week with a [police] summons to give evidence. I am being accused of promoting crime. I ask my followers and friends from the music scene to help with this. I cannot be a victim of this cowardice.
Asking why young funkeiros bother the police, the judiciary, and other powers that be in Brazil, must be a part of the anti-racist struggle. Removing blame from youth who promote cultural and artistic displays in their favelas and peripheries, as well as in the wealthy neighborhoods of cities, must be at the heart of the anti-racist agenda. It is necessary to understand what underlies the State's constant actions in relation to the criminalization of favela culture. And to also understand how these favela artists feel about the accusations that they face, which change their lives forever.
Ingra Maciel, a resident of Acari, is 28 years old and has a history degree from the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ) and a postgraduate certificate in teaching the history of Africa from Colégio Pedro II. She is currently a research assistant at UFRJ's Medialab. During her undergraduate degree she developed her research on the criminalization of carioca funk and its process of resistance, and she is currently studying carioca funk from a pedagogical perspective.
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-T.S. Eliot
If there were ever a time to question the distempered part of our body politic, it is now; now, as in no other time in my living memory. In the wake of four years of the disastrous kleptocracy that has been the Trump administration, the old world reels and rolls like a mast-less ship in a storm-tossed sea. The oceans which preserved continents from each others' illnesses have been made millponds by trade and air travel. The former certainties of post-war alliances, of diplomatic protocols, of checks and balances within and between nations, have been put severely to the test. If we can return to a sense of a course steered towards an uncertain future, even to the sense that we are afloat in a boat whose captain no longer solves the problem of fuel shortage by tearing the ship apart and feeding the planks to the boilers, that will be a start. A start, but not an end.
I write days before the U.S. election, and it is far from certain that the Trump administration will be defeated at the polls, or if they are defeated, they will not burn the remaining planks of American democracy to keep their little pirate operation afloat. What is certain, is that if the Democrats take control of the Presidency and the Senate, they face a cleanup operation that makes the Exxon Valdez cleanup look like a post-party bottle collecting foray.
The last time the Democrats took control after Republican disaster, the U.S. was embroiled in several wars, and the thieves of Wall Street had, to use the great Lewis Lapham's brave analogy, backed up trucks to the Federal Reserve and made off with some trillions of dollars. What Obama and company faced was a mountain of debt and chaos. Once again, they will ("the good lord willing and the river don't rise") be taking over a nation poisoned by greed and incompetence, a body politic literally sick unto death consequent to the utter failure of leadership of all the president's men (and not of few of his children).
This is a shitshow. What cannot happen, as Biden, Harris, and company take command, is a repeat of 2008. Obama took over, and immediately began to issue invitations to the very group of people that had run the U.S. economy into the ground to come and help. He danced between the pylons of foreign policy in a country still smarting from the World Trade Center attacks, failed to address climate issues head-on, came up with unsatisfying compromise positions on urgent problems of water supply, domestic torture, health care, immigration, and pipelines. He tried to be everyone's President. He didn't get to appoint a single judge to the Supreme Court, and didn't seize the opportunity to drastically revamp electoral corruption. As admirable a man as he is in many ways, he has now been out-manoeuvred by a man who has half his intelligence and none of his moral character. Whatever good was accomplished in his eight years has been undone, and more than undone, by the Trumpian fun-house ride of the last four years.
If the dems win the Senate and the Presidency, they must not repeat the error. Biden is already selling his aptness for the office by declaring that he will be the President for all Americans. The sad fact is that he cannot be. That nation now seems so divided against itself that nothing but surgery will suffice. The reactionary energy unleashed by the Republicans, and fed by the divisive influence of the false information glut is not going to disappear, and placating it is no more possible than extinguishing a fire with a bag of feathers. A firehose full of water must drown this conflagration of ignorance and bigotry. The economy will not be repaired by unleashing the wolves of Wall Street upon the problem. They'll just feed on the dead. This wounded patient must be operated on like it was near death, with firm and bold strokes. The economy must be actively engineered, regulations and norms must be enforced, and the victim not allowed to wallow in a drug-induced state of unreality. As there has been no national guidance against the pandemic, so there must now be regulation and firmness. As the gun-toting "militias" have been given encouragement, they must now be curtailed, by force if necessary. As the ship has been dismasted and unruddered, so it must now be re-rigged, jury-rigged as the situation demands, until there is some sense of stability and proportion.
The rhetoric of the Democratic challengers has been conciliatory. But the true kindness for the diseased body politic of the United States of American will demand a compassion sharper and crueller than mere conciliation.
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There are many important issues that you have to consider when evaluating an eCommerce provider and specially for the first time. Reality is that eCommerce packages can be really low cost and even free. If you intend to develop and grow your business then you need to find a provider that fits both you and your business. So the most important question is can eCorner's solutions grow with my business? We have customers selling 1 products and we have customers selling 100's of thousands of products. Our solutions range in monthly cost from $29 / month to over $1000 / month depending on the size and scope of your business and requirements.
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The main differentiators will by the personal and emotional issues like support and usability. How these compare will vary from person to person based on your own capabilities and knowledge.
Unlike Open Source solutions when you use a Hosted eCommerce Store from eCorner everything is included. Open Source refers to products that you can get and then host yourself or through a provider. The problem is you never know all of the costs. Our solution is managed, maintained and upgraded regularly by eCorner. You hear a lot about how cheap open source may be but be aware there are hidden costs which are often not made very clear. Read an independent view of Open Source from the eCommerce-Guide.com.
There are many to choose from and a quick Google search will find many companies that offer a package. Our tip is that if you are based in Australia or New Zealand make sure that the hosted solution is here and not in the USA or Europe. The hosted solutions in general are based on some proprietary software but the setup and maintenance is much easier. These systems are in general also upgraded in features and functions free which is included in the package. At eCorner updates, upgrades and maintenance are all included along with secure hosting.
What we find is that many people and businesses that are starting online focus on the monthly fee or package price. But that can be very misleading when the package fee is only part of what you pay and other fees can double or triple the monthly cost. The same is true of free solutions or open source solutions. FREE is not all it appears to be and someone always pays.
In the case of open source software such as Magento Community or Wordpress the software is free but that is where the cost get started. In order to successfully deploy an online shop with open source you need some development and technical skills and most business operators would rather run their business.
So the Total Cost of Ownership is important and understanding what that means will help you be more cost effective long term.
Open Source is just what the name implies - the source code of the software is open for anyone to access it. That means it is a haven for hackers who regularly exploit vulnerabilities in the source code of open source software. So if you are running an online business with open source then maintenance and vulnerability protection is a day to day job. Typically you need a developer to do that maintenance and as a rule of thumb the annual maintenance will be around 50% of the initial build costs. Failure to do maintenance means that the business is at risk. Open source software also is not supported by the original developers so if you find a bug or have a technical problem typically you have to fix it yourself or pay someone to fix it for you.
Proprietary Software is closed source code meaning that no one can access the code except the original developers. Security is still an issue with proprietary software however the effort and cost to maintain it is the responsibility of the original software developers who own the software. Support for the software is normally included in the monthly cost or the licence fee. For some proprietary software that is licenced on a perpetual basis you may need to pay an annual maintenance fee to get access to support, typically it will be 20% of the initial software licence.
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It will be made up of - monthly package and / or hosting costs + initial development cost + cost of add-ons and templates + cost of maintenance + cost of support + other related costs = total cost of ownership.
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Annual sales / revenue limits - some providers now limit the potential sales revenue by the package you select. If you exceed the limit you will automatically be changed more.
Maintenance windows - all systems need to be maintained and so will be taken off-line from time to time. Check when these maintenance periods occur and what time of day to see if they conflict with your business hours.
The monthly cost to get you started can very dramatically from vendor to vendor. Many present low package costs but they may not be the only costs. So do not be afraid of shopping around and trying out different solutions and suppliers. The most important thing to do is to ensure that you are comparing similar packages and that those packages will support your business growth.
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Designing your website can be the most expensive part of the process of getting online. With a Hosted eCommerce Solution like eCorner there are free design themes that you can use through the built-in Design Manager. You can have multiple themes setup for your online store for sales or holiday periods. If you have something special in mind for a custom logo or banner then it might need to be designed by a professional graphics designer. In general we would recommend that you get started with the design themes that are free from eCorner. These are very flexible and you can change colours, add logos and banners.
If you want a special design then we can help by working with you to refine your requirements but take a look at what is available from eCorner for free first. A custom design can cost as little as $600 - $1,200 to produce and add to the online shop.
Design is important but more important is the user experience and the overall structure and accessibility of your online store. So make sure that you have flexibility in the way that categories, sub-categories and content are created and that they can easily be changed.
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package com.zhangyf.loadmanagerlib;

import android.animation.Animator;
import android.animation.AnimatorListenerAdapter;
import android.animation.AnimatorSet;
import android.content.Context;
import android.os.Looper;
import android.util.AttributeSet;
import android.util.Log;
import android.view.LayoutInflater;
import android.view.View;
import android.widget.FrameLayout;

/**
 * Created by zhangyf on 16/12/20
 */
public class PreLayout extends FrameLayout {
    private View mLoadingView;
    private View mRetryView;
    private View mContentView;
    private View mEmptyView;
    private LayoutInflater mInflater;
    public static final long DEFAULT_DURATION = 500;

    private static final String TAG = PreLayout.class.getSimpleName();

    public PreLayout(Context context, AttributeSet attrs, int defStyleAttr) {
        super(context, attrs, defStyleAttr);
        mInflater = LayoutInflater.from(context);
    }

    public PreLayout(Context context, AttributeSet attrs) {
        this(context, attrs, -1);
    }

    public PreLayout(Context context) {
        this(context, null);
    }

    private boolean isMainThread() {
        return Looper.myLooper() == Looper.getMainLooper();
    }

    public void showLoading() {
        if (isMainThread()) {
            showView(mLoadingView);
        } else {
            post(new Runnable() {
                @Override
                public void run() {
                    showView(mLoadingView);
                }
            });
        }
    }

    @Deprecated
    public void showRetry() {
        showRetry(null,DEFAULT_DURATION);
    }

    public void showRetry(final AnimatorsListener anim, final long duration) {
        if (isMainThread()) {
            showView(mRetryView,anim,duration);
        } else {
            post(new Runnable() {
                @Override
                public void run() {
                    showView(mRetryView,anim,duration);
                }
            });
        }

    }

    @Deprecated
    public void showContent() {
        showContent(null,DEFAULT_DURATION);
    }

    public void showContent(final AnimatorsListener anim, final long duration) {
        if (isMainThread()) {
            showView(mContentView,anim,duration);
        } else {
            post(new Runnable() {
                @Override
                public void run() {
                    showView(mContentView,anim,duration);
                }
            });
        }
    }

    public void showEmpty() {
        if (isMainThread()) {
            showView(mEmptyView);
        } else {
            post(new Runnable() {
                @Override
                public void run() {
                    showView(mEmptyView);
                }
            });
        }
    }

    private void showView(View view) {
        showView(view, null, DEFAULT_DURATION);
    }

    private void showView(final View view, AnimatorsListener mListener, long duration) {
        if (view == null) {
            return;
        }
        if (mListener != null) {
            if(duration <= 0) {
                throw new IllegalArgumentException("durantion must more than 0");
            }
            AnimatorSet animSet = new AnimatorSet();
            animSet.playTogether(mListener.onAnimators(mContentView));
            animSet.addListener(new AnimatorListenerAdapter() {
                @Override
                public void onAnimationStart(Animator animation) {
                    super.onAnimationStart(animation);
                    changeViewVisible(view);
                }
            });
            animSet.setDuration(duration);
            animSet.start();
        }else {
            changeViewVisible(view);
        }

    }

    private void changeViewVisible(View view) {
        if (view == mLoadingView) {
            mLoadingView.setVisibility(View.VISIBLE);
            if (mRetryView != null)
                mRetryView.setVisibility(View.GONE);
            if (mContentView != null)
                mContentView.setVisibility(View.GONE);
            if (mEmptyView != null)
                mEmptyView.setVisibility(View.GONE);
        } else if (view == mRetryView) {
            mRetryView.setVisibility(View.VISIBLE);
            if (mLoadingView != null)
                mLoadingView.setVisibility(View.GONE);
            if (mContentView != null)
                mContentView.setVisibility(View.GONE);
            if (mEmptyView != null)
                mEmptyView.setVisibility(View.GONE);
        } else if (view == mContentView) {
            mContentView.setVisibility(View.VISIBLE);
            if (mLoadingView != null)
                mLoadingView.setVisibility(View.GONE);
            if (mRetryView != null)
                mRetryView.setVisibility(View.GONE);
            if (mEmptyView != null)
                mEmptyView.setVisibility(View.GONE);
        } else if (view == mEmptyView) {
            mEmptyView.setVisibility(View.VISIBLE);
            if (mLoadingView != null)
                mLoadingView.setVisibility(View.GONE);
            if (mRetryView != null)
                mRetryView.setVisibility(View.GONE);
            if (mContentView != null)
                mContentView.setVisibility(View.GONE);
        }
    }

    public View setContentView(int layoutId) {
        return setContentView(mInflater.inflate(layoutId, this, false));
    }

    public View setLoadingView(int layoutId) {
        return setLoadingView(mInflater.inflate(layoutId, this, false));
    }

    public View setEmptyView(int layoutId) {
        return setEmptyView(mInflater.inflate(layoutId, this, false));
    }

    public View setRetryView(int layoutId) {
        return setRetryView(mInflater.inflate(layoutId, this, false));
    }

    public View setLoadingView(View view) {
        View loadingView = mLoadingView;
        if (loadingView != null) {
            Log.w(TAG, "you have already set a loading view and would be instead of this new one.");
        }
        removeView(loadingView);
        addView(view);
        mLoadingView = view;
        return mLoadingView;
    }

    public View setEmptyView(View view) {
        View emptyView = mEmptyView;
        if (emptyView != null) {
            Log.w(TAG, "you have already set a empty view and would be instead of this new one.");
        }
        removeView(emptyView);
        addView(view);
        mEmptyView = view;
        return mEmptyView;
    }

    public View setRetryView(View view) {
        View retryView = mRetryView;
        if (retryView != null) {
            Log.w(TAG, "you have already set a retry view and would be instead of this new one.");
        }
        removeView(retryView);
        addView(view);
        mRetryView = view;
        return mRetryView;

    }

    public View setContentView(View view) {
        View contentView = mContentView;
        if (contentView != null) {
            Log.w(TAG, "you have already set a retry view and would be instead of this new one.");
        }
        removeView(contentView);
        addView(view);
        mContentView = view;
        return mContentView;
    }

    public View getRetryView() {
        return mRetryView;
    }

    public View getLoadingView() {
        return mLoadingView;
    }

    public View getContentView() {
        return mContentView;
    }

    public View getEmptyView() {
        return mEmptyView;
    }

    public interface AnimatorsListener{
        Animator[] onAnimators(View view);
    }
}

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Miles Davis: Over 20 years gone, but surely not forgotten
Miles Davis is a name that pretty much needs no introduction – even to a younger generation that was born after his passing. His music has survived the two decades since his death; being heard during a plethora of television commercials, movies and, who would have thought, in hip-hop music. This is a testament to the genius that was Miles Davis: a trumpet player that was as committed to perfecting his craft as any artist before or since.
For those that are not quite familiar with the jazz artist, Miles Davis III was born in Illinois in 1926, and picked up his first trumpet at the age of 13. This was the beginning of a love affair with that instrument: a love affair that came through crystal clear every time he'd pick up the trumpet as an adult. Known for Birth of the Cool, Miles Davis was a part of the musical history of African Americans. Jazz has become more than what is commonly referred to as crossover, it is uniquely universal.
Hailing from the era of music that transformed itself from basements to ballrooms and on to arenas, Miles Davis exhibited tremendous staying power, and his music has remained relevant to this day. His accolades include several platinum albums and a posthumous induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum.
Miles Davis has been called one the central figures in the entire history of jazz music, no small feat when you consider the many prolific artists that have come and go over the life of the genre. Even very late in his life, Miles personified the cool, artistic type. Sporting his signature dark shades and long locks, he was the picture of cool. With a little something for everyone, it's quite apparent that his music will continue to play on. –mark anderson
by Yvette Caslin
Lincoln's Shawn Thompson, Lianne La Havas Sparkle During Grammy Weekend
British R&B singer Lianna La Havas and Lincoln Motor Company's manager of Multicultural Marketing Shawn Thompson
It's a new day for Lincoln Motor Company and Shawn Thompson, Lincoln's manager of Multicultural Marketing, is excited to make the reintroduction.
During a luncheon at Ago, an authentic Italian eatery in West Hollywood, Thompson declares, "Be open minded when you think of Lincoln now; it's the Lincoln Motor Company. We're not your grandfather's Lincoln Continental anymore. We're fresh, new and bold."
Hosted by Lincoln, the meet-and-greet honored Lianne La Havas, the British-born R&B sensation. She's known for her hit single, "Is Your Love Big Enough?" and has received the blessings of über-pop star Prince and soul songstress Jill Scott.
Thompson adds, "The MKZ is coming out later in the year and next is the MKC."
Later that evening, Thompson and La Havas face-off with the luxurious all-new 2013 Lincoln MKZ on the purple carpet at the Essence Black Women in Music event held at Hollywood's Greystone Manor Supperclub.
Lianne La Havas steps out of the all-new 2013 Lincoln MKZ in style.
Shawn Thompson, Lincoln Motor Co.'s manager of Multicultural Marketing glows in a sunshine yellow dress paired with black sandals and jewelry
All-new 2013 Lincoln MKZ
Grace Jones at the Grammys
Grace Jones and the late Rick James were co-presenters for the "Best Male R&B Artist" category at the 1982 Grammy Awards. After her runway-esque swirl to the microphone, topped only by the sexually charged banter with James, Grace Jones had the attention of every viewer while sporting a hat resembling an umbrella's frame anchored by her most blinding smile. Even winner Marvin Gaye had a nano-second's pause when approaching the podium helmed by the tall, lithe Grace Jones. Gaye's winning song was the apropos "Sexual Healing."
Thirty years ago, the gangly model from the West Indies set New York on fire. Grace Jones scorched to the ground every fashion house whose door she darkened. The camera loved her features as each fashion layout revealed yet another something new to study about bone structure. Sometimes irreverent, she was immediately an A-lister who didn't give a damn about any list. Grace Jones exuded confidence, dramatic poise, and was a shameless heartbreaker. The tabloid rumor mills had Eddie Murphy, Rick James, Dolph Lungren and most men within a mile of Studio 54 scorched in her wake. Icons are anything but static.
There was little surprise when she segued into a singing and acting career. Even adding those occupations to her modeling resume seemed fruitless in containing her. Was it that her personality was just that big? Or, was it her talent? (We will back away from that one and let you decide. Talk amongst yourselves.) A songwriter and vocalist, Grace Jones was a precursor to the Cirque de Soleil-type of showmanship that is the live show standard today. But, what really solidified the Grace Jones experience were her mod fashions. Even skirts had angles to parallel her haircut. Getting next to her could get you stabbed by her jacket, dress or hat. Lady Gaga and Nicki Minaj are really neat. But, until they are Bond girls or Bond villains, they are just taking notes in school because Grace Jones already handled that.
by Annsonita Robinson
The Urban Harp Youth Ensemble: Sounds Like Heaven
In 2000, with two borrowed harps, Elisabeth Remy Johnson, principal harpist for the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, and Roselyn Lewis, an Atlanta Public Schools teacher, began a program to teach urban youth to read music and play the harp. Today, the program accommodates over 45 students from ages 10 to 18. Earning income for performances including everything from concerts to weddings present great opportunities for the students, but so does the possibility to attend college on scholarship.
Yasiin Bey- A Modern Marvel in Marvelous Times
Yasiin Bey paid a visit to The Shrine in Chicago and Cam Be was there to record the experience. There are moments of Bey talking about his home in New Orleans, Chicago's and there are performance bits of "Umi Says," "Casa Bey," "The Panties" and "Hip-Hop.He also talks about why he's been carrying his own microphone for the past five years.
by Whitney Crowley
AlunaGeorge Showcases Art in "Your Drums, Your Love"
Here's a hot new song from London duo AlunaGeorge,"Your Drums, Your Love".It is directed by Henry Scholfield and sees Aluna and George in a gallery space filled with the ever-evolving work of the much in demand London based illustrator Arran Gregory.
Arran Gregory showcases his life size fiber glass wolf sculpture. Arran's wolf could remind you of some old fashioned video-games or a graphic rendering, but at the same time it is out there in the real world. Its image has been idealised and digitalised. But the idea of the wild, of the perfection of nature is still there.
The new 'Your Drums, Your Love' single is available from 15th October. Keep your eyes peeled for a forthcoming debut album in Spring 2013.
Imani Uzuri Shares Her Musical Journeys on "The Gypsy Diaries"
Imani Uzuri Shares Stories and Musical Journeys on her New album "The Gypsy Diaries" from imani uzuri on Vimeo.
Imani Uzuri brings her global experiences to her latest album, The Gypsy Diaries.
Uzuri, offers a glimmer of what brilliant and varied delicacies are found on The Gypsy Diaries. The album features a good mix of melodies, instruments, rhythms, and Afro-pop magnificence for audiences of all ages and locations.
American Music Legends
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The music world lost a great man this past weekend, as Adam "MCA" Yauch of the Beastie Boys passed away from cancer. I won't claim to be a huge fan of the Beastie Boys, I honestly only know a few songs well, but Yauch is part of a generation that has influenced pop culture for 25 years, and his contributions deserve acknowledgement.
The band was the first rap group to grace the cover of Spin Magazine as well as the first to top the Billboard charts. I can attest to the appeal of the band's eccentric sound, borrowing influences and samples from all kinds of music and making it accessible even to those who might not typically like rap music.
There is a great write-up on Spin.com about "the Yauch generation," which details the exploits of the Beastie Boys and other musicians and artists from the same era in New York City, comparing them to modern "hipsters," which puts in perspective the influence that that this group has had on our culture. It is also mentioned the Beastie Boys' background in hardcore punk, mentioning the EP the band released in 1982, Polly Wog Stew. Give this a listen on YouTube and see the massive change in the band's sound.
There's not much more that I can personally say about Adam Yauch, other than to point toward sources like Spin and Pitchfork to see what they have to say about the man and his other projects, including the Tibetan Independence movement and Oscilloscope Productions. I would also like to look at other artists who, like Yauch, transcended their given genre and influenced great changes in music.
Joe Strummer, rhythm guitarist and vocalist for the iconic band the Clash, was another musician who changed perceptions of genres and created a unique sound that is still celebrated. The work that Strummer and the other members of the band did widened the appeal of punk rock and helped to sustain the genre as more than just a passing movement. While the band would implode after the Combat Rock album, the headway they made in combining the sounds of punk, ska, reggae and other genres solidified them as a wide influence.
Buddy Holly, an early pioneer of rock and roll, had a relatively short career but was a profound influence on both contemporaries and later artists. Holly's rockabilly style was similar to the Sun Records sound of Elvis Presley, but was further influenced as he played with other musicians. Holly is known for singles "Peggy Sue," "That'll be the Day" and "Oh Boy!" Holly had the unique opportunity to shape rock and roll and is cited as a major influence by musicians like Elvis Costello and the sound that he pioneered can be heard all over. After dying in a plane crash at the age of 22, Holly is remembered in the song "American Pie" by Don McLean, which laments the deaths of Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and J.P. "The Big Bopper" Richardson.
Jimi Hendrix is recognized as one of the greatest guitar players of all time in many circles, pioneering the use of wah-wah pedals in mainstream music, as well as the overdriven sound that is now pervasive in modern rock. Hendrix is famous for his appearances at the 1967 Monterey Pop Festival and Woodstock in 1969. Hendrix has had a profound influence on modern music, even influencing his predecessors, as Bob Dylan plays Hendrix's version of "All Along the Watchtower" live. The recording techniques which he pioneered, such as stereophonic phasing, are still popular in today's music. Hendrix is also known for his antics, including behind the back playing, playing with his teeth and setting a guitar on fire at the end of a set.
by HobNob


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The privatisation option was part of the deal to sell off the Lands Titles Office. (ABC News: Malcolm Sutton)
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The SA Government has accused Labor of concealing plans to sell off the state's Motor Vehicle Registry during its time in office, but says it is now duty-bound to consider exactly the same move.
The Liberals said the deal was struck during a previous privatisation, when the former Labor government left the Lands Titles Office in the hands of commercial consortium Land Services SA.
Treasurer Rob Lucas said, as part of that deal, Land Services SA paid another $80 million for an "exclusive right" to negotiate for further sell-offs, including the Motor Vehicle Registry.
He said if the Government opts against the privatisation, it would have to repay the $80 million with interest of 10 per cent per year, or extend the consortium's control of lands titles services.
"If the repayment doesn't occur until 2020 then the repayment could be as much as $104 million," he said.
Mr Lucas said, as part of the "secret deal", the new Government was "contractually bound" to carry out a scoping study into the privatisation of the agency.
"I've taken legal advice that we're now in this position," he said.
"I can't rule out anything out because we haven't done the scoping study.
"If I was to rule something out at this stage, there may well be the opening for legal action against the Government on the basis that we've not gone into, as the contract requires us to do, reasonable endeavours to negotiate this particular deal."
During its time in office, Labor also privatised the Motor Accident Commission and Mr Lucas said Labor had deliberately kept the latest deal secret in the lead-up to the election.
Asked whether it was potentially a gift in disguise, he said the move had not been part of the Liberal agenda during the election campaign.
But Labor said it would "probably" not have gone through with the sale of the registry if it had been re-elected.
"The consortium asked that we keep it confidential. We took advice and we agreed with them," government spokesman Tom Koutsantonis said.
"Mr Lucas knows full well he doesn't have to go through with the deal. He can pocket the $80 million and just add seven years to the contract of the Lands Titles Office."
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If you've been here awhile, you know how I love the magazine Brain,Child – touted as the magazine for thinking moms and filled with incredible essays and feature articles and debates and reviews and words that will make you cry, sigh, rage and empathize. Without a big agenda. And without any dogma.
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Q: react useEffect how to determine when complete for multiple async tasks in loop I have a weird scenerio where i have a useEffect that is retreiveing data from a server, then setting the state in my app. The thing that is weird is that I have it doing this in a for loop for the number of devices it detects. The data size for each iteration ranges quite a bit and causes weirdness in the async reaction. This is ok as it is optimal but how can I figure out when the useEffect has completed. I have tried this but due to random data sizes for each iteration, they come in at different times and I can't log it properly...
useEffect(() => {
    // this grabs all historical data only if the indexDB does NOT exist
    if (indexDBExists.userExists === false && devices.devices !== null) {
        console.log("getAllHistoricalData() mounted")
            let valueArray = []
            let keyArray = []
            for (let i=0; i<devices.devices.length; i++){
                getAllHistoricalData(devices.devices[i]).then((res) => {
                    valueArray.push(res)
                    keyArray.push(devices.devices[i])
                    if (i === devices.devices.length - 1){
                        const counter = allHistoricalData.done + 1
                            setAllHistoricalData({values: valueArray, keys: keyArray, done: counter})
                        }else{
                            const counter = allHistoricalData.done + 1
                            setAllHistoricalData({values: valueArray, keys: keyArray, done: counter})
                        }
                }).catch((err) => {
                    console.log(err)
                })
            }
    }
    return () => {
        console.log("getAllHistoricalData() un-mounted")
    };
}, [indexDBExists.user, devices.devices]);

As you can see, I have tried creating a counter that I can use later to compare to the length of the devices.devices. However this doesn't works because the counter vairable gets created before the async task and is not up to date when it comes time to setState. How can I figure out a way to know when this useEffect has completed?

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When you think of fall what comes to mind? I definitely think PUMPKINS! Do you?
Well, my guys all absolutely LOVE pie and pumpkin pie in particular. Now I have to confess, pie is something that I just can't make. Yup! I have never mastered making pie crust. It is always hard and just a mess. Also, I don't always want to take the time to make a pie…but I did want to indulge my guys. So, as usual, I got my good old thinking cap on.
Now I got to thinking that part of what makes pumpkin pie is that it is a custard pie. Okay..think…think…well custard is like pudding, correct? Okay, so what if I put together a pumpkin mousse that can be made in 30 minutes or less…yup! Thirty minutes or less and you can make your family feel super pampered! Check it out!
Doesn't it look super yummy and elegant? Are you ready to whip up a batch tonight for your family? Here's how!
Place the softened cream cheese, pumpkin, and 1 Tbsp pumpkin pie spice in a bowl and blend until smooth. Scrape the sides of the bowl.
Continue mixing and add the instant pudding and the cold milk (1/2 cup at a time), scraping the bowl. Mix for 2 minutes and then set in the refrigerator for 5 minutes to set.
While the pudding is setting in the refrigerator, prepare the candied pecan topping (this is optional). Place the pecans in a pan over high heat, stirring constantly. After 1 minute add the sugar and 1 Tbsp pumpkin pie spice and continue stirring and cook for an additional 3 minutes. Turn onto a cookie sheet to cool.
Take your pudding out of the refrigerator and fold in the whipped topping. Place in bowls (I piped mine) and top with candied pecans.
Easy peasy, right? Well, let me tell you…your family will LOVE this treat and only you and I will know just how easy and quick it is.
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These ladies have amazing blogs with all sorts of projects to inspire you. Just take a look at their awesome pumpkin projects!
Just click on the links below to see the tutorials for these awesome projects!


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The Commune of Rio Marina
Communes and towns
Rio Marina: the iron capital
19 square kilometres
10 metres a.s.l.
Rio Marina was once looked upon as the Iron Capital of the Island of Elba. The mines and the port in Rio Marina were used for extracting and transporting the iron mineral that, even today, with its sparkling reddish colour it is typical of more or less the whole town; it is everywhere, on the walls of the houses, on the beaches, and even on the sea bed.
All the old mines are on the eastern side of Elba, around Rio Marina and Capoliveri. Going from North to South you come across the Rio Albano mine that runs along the coastline from Cala del Telegrafo and Rio Albano to all of Monte Calendozio.
Here the minerals - mostly hematite and limonite - were extracted and worked on site as far back as the Etruscan and Roman times.
Near the last houses in the town there is the Rio Marina mine, where much hematite and pyrite
was found, that goes as far as Monte Giove.
The Ortano mine is at the foot of Monte Fico, north of the beach of Ortano. Here the pyrite they extracted was used for making sulphuric acid. Hedembergite and ilvaite crystals of an outstanding size have been found in this mine.
To the north east of Port Azzurro, as the crow flies, about a kilometre from eachother, there are the two mines of Terra Nera and Capo Bianco. Due to the long years of extracting pyrite, hematite and magnetite from the Terra Nera mine, this mine has now become a fresh water lake near the sea. Limonite was extracted from the Capo Bianco mine, so called because of the colour of its rocks .
In the Monte Calamita promontory, on the most southern part, we have the two mines of Punta Calamita and Punta Bianca, from where mostly magnetite was extracted.
Today these mines, after the last one closed in 1981, has given way to tourism, and Rio Marina has slowly turned into a flourishing seaside resort, and the buildings that were once part of the mines have been made into museums.
Inside the building that was once the Offices of the Mines we have the Museum of Minerals, Mining Art and the Historical Archive of the Mines of Elba, and in the museum the original areas of the mines have been recreated, as well as an important collection of samples of minerals and stones from the Island of Elba. You should also go and see the "Erisia Gennai Tonietti" Town Mineral Museum where there are more than 700 samples of unique beauty are on show.
Thehexagonal tower at the port is also particularly interesting from a historical point of view; Jacopo V Appiani had it built around the middle of the XVI century, while the original tower with its clock dates back to 1882, year when this marine Commune and the oratory of San Rocco built in 1570 were born.
The places in the Commune of Rio Marina are: Capo d'Arco, Ortano and Cavo. Cavo is a hamlet of Rio Marina, and is on the most northern part of the island, at the foot of Monte Grosso.
Interesting fact: There are two celebrations every year in Rio Marina: Saint Barbara, the Patron Saint, is celebrated on December 4th, and there are also several celebrations in honour of Saint Rocco of Montpellier on August 16th.
if you wish to know more about these celebrations just visit the www.elbaeventi.it web site
Cavo is a fully equipped beach resort, and the nearest place to the mainland.
Where to stay near Rio Marina
Are you looking for a place to stay for your holiday in Rio Marina? Visit this page to see all accommodation available near Rio Marina
Legend of points of interest
Forts and fortresses
Groups di points of interest: zoom in to see them (the icon may vary in colour and size).
5 places to visit that can be seen on the map
The map has already been laid out at a zoom level that enables you to see all the points of interest.
Porto AzzurroCampo nell'ElbaCapoliveriMarcianaMarciana MarinaPortoferraioRio nell'Elba


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Q: What is the best way to get data from Firebird to SQL Server and vice versa? I want to get data from one SQL Server to Firebird, and then from that same Firebird database to another SQL Server.
This is the first time I am doing this so I am pretty lost.
Any tips are appreciated!


International Financial Law Review (IFLR) recognised Kirkland & Ellis as "Restructuring Team of the Year" at the IFLR Europe Awards 2019.
The Firm was also recognised for its lead role on the restructuring of CGG which won "Restructuring Deal of the Year."
The annual IFLR Europe Awards celebrate the "most innovative cross border European transactions and the teams that work on them." In March 2019, the Firm was also awarded "Restructuring Deal of the Year" at the IFLR Asia Awards for its work representing Noble Group Limited on its successful multi-billion-dollar financial and operational restructuring. The restructuring was global in scope and included Kirkland lawyers in Asia, the U.K. and the U.S.
Kirkland's market-leading Restructuring Group provides a broad range of business advisory and crisis management skills to navigate clients through the turmoil of situations involving financially troubled companies. The group is a leader in complex domestic and cross-border restructuring and insolvency matters in Europe and globally.


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Should You Allow Kids to Wear What They Want?
Clothing Basics for Teens
Birthday Cake Ideas for Teenagers
What Do Teen Boys Wear in Italy?
Pressure on Teens to Wear Fashionable Clothes
How to Build a Teen Boy's Wardrobe
Written by Kay Ireland
Your teen can be everything from outgoing and gregarious to shy and awkward, but one thing is constant -- the desire to feel confident among his peers. They say that clothes make the man, and in high school, your teen's wardrobe speaks volumes about his interests, his style and even his identity. Help your teen boy build a wardrobe filled with smart basics, accessories and trends that allow him to project the right image among his peers.
Talk to you teen about the undergarments that he prefers. He might feel awkward talking about his underwear, but he'll probably feel even more embarrassed heading to the store to shop for boxers on his own. Encourage him to try a few different styles and let you know which he prefers so you can grab them the next time you're at the store.
Build a wardrobe based on the basics. All teen boys should have foundational basics like jeans, shorts, T-shirts and sweaters that won't go out of style from season to season. Look for classic cuts -- straight-leg jeans instead of trendier baggy styles -- and clothes that can be used as the basis for an outfit, rather than the focal point.
Add items that bring personality into your teen's wardrobe. This is where he can really let his identity shine through -- by choosing T-shirts that feature his favorite bands or wearing jackets with a noted sports team. Or, if he prefers a more straight-laced wardrobe, adding clothes that are more tailored, such as three-button types and button-up shirts, can help him define his style.
Help your teen shop for footwear that matches his needs throughout the day. Comfy sneakers or canvas shoes work for walking to and from class, but he might need specialty athletic shoes for physical education or sports, along with a pair of dress shoes for special occasions. Your teen might also want accessories such as a sports hat, funky belt or other equipment to round out his wardrobe and to wear in his free time outside of school.
Allow your teen to experiment with his look within reason and your expectations. Fashion is one of the ways your teen tells the world about himself and explores his identity, according to the Palo Alto Medical Foundation 1. Don't be surprised if his style seems to change based on the friends he spends time with, the music he listens to or his after-school activities. With a solid wardrobe already in place, your teen can add and tweak to create a style that's all his own.
Palo Alto Medical Foundation: Teenage Growth and Development: 15-17 Years
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Raising Boys; Laurie A. Helgoe, Ph.D., Barron M. Helgoe; p.182
Kay Ireland specializes in health, fitness and lifestyle topics. She is a support worker in the neonatal intensive care and antepartum units of her local hospital and recently became a certified group fitness instructor.
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Operation Tortoise to enforce road rules over Easter long weekend
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While travelling for holidays is not considered 'essential' travel, police will continue to be out in force over the Easter long weekend. The NSW Premier and the NSW Health Minister have outlined orders under the Public Health Act that state a person must not leave their home without a reasonable excuse. These rules do not prohibit people from going to the supermarket and pharmacy, going to and from work if they cannot work from home, going to medical appointments, or leaving for some brief exercise in their neighbourhood. Operation Tortoise, a state-wide road safety operation over the Easter long weekend, will see officers targeting speeding, mobile phone, seatbelt and motorcycle helmet offences; all of which will attract double demerit points. Double demerit points will commence from 12.01am on Thursday until 11.59pm on Monday. Traffic and Highway Patrol Commander, Assistant Commissioner Michael Corboy, reminded members of the public who were undertaking essential travel that the same road rules applied. "If you do need to leave your home and get behind the wheel of your vehicle, we implore you to slow down, don't consume alcohol and drive, wear a seatbelt, and put away your phone," he said. "So far this year, there have been 88 fatalities on our roads, and we do not want to see that figure increase. Obey the road rules and stay home unless you need to leave – it's all we ask." Bernard Carlon, Executive Director of the Centre for Road Safety, also urged road users not be complacent despite the lower numbers of people on the roads. "Despite the smaller number of vehicles travelling we are still seeing deaths on NSW roads most days, and the road toll continues to rise," he said. "It only takes one person to make an error that leads to a crash, so we need everyone who is on the roads to stick to the speed limit, put the phone down, obey all of the rules and take care." "Our emergency services and hospital staff are already busy enough – don't add to their workload this long weekend by ending in up a crash because of a poor decision made on the road. "If they must travel, we want everyone whether they're in the city or regional NSW to arrive safely at their destination – even if it's just 'just down the road' to your local grocery shop."


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require "weetbix/version"

require "weetbix/dumper"
require "weetbix/loader"
require "weetbix/namespace"
require "weetbix/json_serializer"

module Weetbix
  AmbiguousTypeError = Class.new(StandardError)
  UnserializableTypeError = Class.new(StandardError)

  class Serializer
    def dump(obj)
      Dumper.new.call(obj)
    end

    def load(obj, klass)
      Loader.new.call(obj, klass)
    end
  end

  module_function

  def serializer(mod, prefix)
    JsonSerializer.new(namespaced(mod, prefix))
  end

  def dump(obj)
    Serializer.new.dump(obj)
  end

  def load(obj, klass)
    Serializer.new.load(obj, klass)
  end

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    Namespace.new(Serializer.new, mod, prefix)
  end
end


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BILICKI SET FOR DOUBLE DUTY AT ROVAL WITH NEW PARTNER, STKR CONCEPTS
Thomasville, NC (Sept. 26th, 2019) - Bilicki set for double duty at the ROVAL with new partner, STKR Concepts.
Josh Bilicki will compete in both of this weekend's NASCAR races at the Charlotte Motor Speedway ROVAL. On Saturday, Bilicki will drive the #93 Chevrolet Camaro for RSS Racing, with primary sponsorship from Insurance King and the Special Olympics. On Sunday, he will drive the #53 Camaro for Rick Ware Racing, with partners STKR Concepts, AQRE App, and Insurance King.
STKR Concepts is a new partner to Bilicki. STKR Concepts is dedicated to designing innovative, unique and useful garage lighting products. Since 2005, they have been actively pursuing creative solutions to common lighting challenges when working in the garage, shop or around the vehicle. With solutions including; hands-free flashlights, flexible work lights, magnetic task lights, 180° headlamps, immensely powerful drop lights, and even full garage lighting systems. STKR has a solution for any mechanic or car enthusiast.
"I'm very delighted to partner with a brand as fine as STKR Concepts," says Bilicki. "As a car guy, there's not much worse than working in a poorly lit garage. Luckily, STKR is dedicated to improving your lighting solutions! These lights will come in handy to the average DIYer, the street car enthusiasts who work out of their garage, all the way to professional race teams. I really look forward to introducing the brand to the auto racing world!"
The Bank of America ROVAL 400 at Charlotte Motor Speedway will take place on Sunday, Sept. 29th. It will be televised live on NBC.
To learn more about STKR visit www.stkrconcepts.com.
The learn more about Insurance King, visit: https://www.insuranceking.com
To learn more about AQRE App, visit: https://www.aqre.app/
INSURANCE KING, JOSH BILICKI TEAM UP WITH SPECIAL OLYMPICS TO HONOR TODD BAMBERGER IN CHARLOTTE
Sugar Hill, GA (Sept. 19th, 2019) - Insurance King, Josh Bilicki team up with Special Olympics to honor Todd Bamberger in Charlotte.
Todd Bamberger of Rockford, IL, was killed on September 5th, 2019 after being struck from another vehicle running from a Sheriff Deputy. He left behind a wife and two sons, one of which who participates in the Special Olympics. In honor of Todd and his devotion to his family and the Special Olympics, the #93 RSS Racing Camaro, driven by Josh Bilicki, will run a paint scheme designed by Justin Calvin that will feature Special Olympics and Todd's name on the hood.
"I'm going to jump on board any time that we can help promote an organization like the Special Olympics," says Bilicki. "The circumstances here are horrible, and I can not imagine the pain the entire family feels. I personally did not know Todd, but he was a friend of Dan Block, the president of Insurance King. He was a great man that loved his family and friends very much, and I hope that this helps his legacy live on for many years to come. Props to Dan and Insurance King for making this happen."
Special Olympics is a global movement of people creating a new world of inclusion and community, where every single person is accepted and welcomed, regardless of ability or disability. With over five million athletes and one million volunteers world wide, Special Olympics is helping to make the world a better, healthier and more joyful place—one athlete, one volunteer, one family member at a time. Please visit https://www.specialolympics.org/ to see how you can get involved today.
Founded in Rockford, IL, Insurance King writes low cost auto insurance, SR-22 insurance, and Motorcycle insurance policies in the states of Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Ohio, Mississippi, Missouri, Tennessee, Texas, and Wisconsin.
The Drive for the Cure 200 NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Charlotte Motor Speedway will take place on Saturday, September 28th at 2:30PM ET. The race will be televised live on NBCSN.
To learn more about Josh Bilicki, please visit: www.joshbilickiracing.com.
To learn more about Insurance King, visit: https://www.insuranceking.com/.