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Die UN rief im Jahre 2007 das Internationale Jahr der Delphine aus, nachdem 15 Staaten die Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species (CMS), auch Bonner Konvention genannt, unterzeichnet hatten. Mit dem Aktionsjahr sollen die Ziele des UN-Übereinkommens zur Erhaltung wandernder und wildlebender Tierarten in der Öffentlichkeit bekannt gemacht werden. Die Eröffnungsfeier fand in Shimoni, Kenia statt. Das Hauptaugenmerk lag auf den Regionen um die Kanarischen Inseln, den Azoren, der Küste von Westafrika. Im Laufe des Jahres fanden dazu Tagungen von Politikern, Wissenschaftlern sowie Öffentlichkeitskampagnen von NGOs statt.

Hintergrund ist die Gefährdung dieser Meeressäuger durch den Menschen. Es ist Teil der UN-Dekade der Biodiversität von 2000 bis 2010 der Vereinten Nationen. Der Schirmherr war Prince Albert II von Monaco.

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Quellen
 Webseite der deut. UNESCO-Sektion zum Internationalen Jahr der Delphine
 Webseite zum Internationalen Jahr der Delphine
 Eintrag zum Internationalen Jahr der Delphine bei der UN (engl.)

Delphine
Aktionsjahr
Fischschutz
2007
Veranstaltung (Umwelt- und Naturschutz)
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Claire Flett at the Tatura library.
A pop-up library will replace the Tatura Library for six months, as a $2 million redevelopment gets under way.
Greater Shepparton City Council unveils the pop-up on Tuesday, and said it would remain open until the end of June.
No library services will be available in Tatura until the pop-up opens.
The pop-up library will be located directly opposite the Post Office on Hogan St.
"While we are aiming to minimise any disruption to library services with the pop-up alternative, the closure of the library is imperative to enable the works to be completed without compromising the safety of library users, Tatura Children's Centre and Tatura Community House," Greater Shepparton City Council community director Kaye Thomson said.
"Tatura Children's Centre and the Tatura Community House will remain open during the works, with access from Kerferd St."
Library arrangements during this period:
Pop-up library at 155A Hogan St, Tatura, opens January 14.
Tuesday: 10.30 am to 1 pm and 2.30 pm to 5 pm.
Wednesday: 3 pm to 6 pm.
Thursday: 1 pm to 5 pm.
Friday: 10.30 am to 1 pm and 2.30 pm to 5 pm
Saturday: 10 am to noon.
All usual library services will be available.
Mooroopna Library, 9-11 Morrell St, Mooroopna.
Open: Tuesday to Friday: 9.30 am to 5 pm.
Saturday: 9 am to noon.
Shepparton Library, 41-42 Marungi St, Shepparton.
Open: Monday to Thursday: 10 am to 6 pm.
Friday: 10 am to 8 pm.
Saturday: 9am to 12pm.
Sunday: 1 pm to 4 pm.
For more information regarding library services, call 1300 374 765 or visit gvlibraries.com.au
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Civil engineers are well adapted to evaluating a design and deducing the integrity of a structure before it is even built. By taking this same shrewd outlook and applying it to your search for a civil engineering school, you can easily cut straight to the best civil engineering schools just by knowing what to look for. At the New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT), the Masters in Civil Engineering offers a focused online approach to a graduate level degree backed by a long history of successful civil engineering graduates. For those who are seeking to advance their current civil engineering careers, consult this guide to figure out how to select the right civil engineering colleges to best achieve the goals you have for your professional advancement.
Each school will differ slightly in what they require from applicants to be accepted, but it's always best to over prepare so that you aren't lacking a critical part of your civil engineering degree application. You may be asked for a letter of recommendation and a copy of your working resume in order to understand the extent to which you are already achieving in your field. This process helps to build a strong network of students, in hopes of providing you with connections that can help propel your career. Additionally, schools have certain undergraduate GPA requirements to ensure that you can keep up with the serious study habits required to help you become a successful student of civil engineering. In selecting the right school, you will also need to ensure that you have met all of the admissions requirements, so it's worthwhile to compare what one school asks for with what others require. The NJIT MS in Civil Engineering program requires an undergraduate degree in civil engineering, engineering or its equivalent and 1 letter of recommendation from all candidates who wish to be considered for admission.
In previous times, civil engineers were limited to the programs that were in their immediate vicinity, and these traditional programs sometimes had schedules that made it very difficult to balance education and career. Now, civil engineers have a variety of options to pursue specialized degree programs online, and thanks to emergent technologies, these programs are as engaging and immersive as their traditional counterparts. While civil engineers should not rule out traditional degree programs, it would be foolish to limit the scope of your search to just the schools in your immediate area. When considering online civil engineering graduate schools, go over the course delivery methods, the course descriptions, the support available to you, and the technology you'll need to complete the degree to ensure that the program is a good fit for your learning abilities. Since becoming a licensed professional engineer requires both education and experience, the ability to pursue both simultaneously is a valuable quality that most engineers seek to take advantage of through online civil engineering colleges.
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KKR vs DD LIVE Streaming Online IPL 2018 Live Score: Gautam Gambhir, the Delhi Daredevils captain, has chosen to bowl on what he termed an "emotional" return to Eden Gardens.
KKR vs DD LIVE Streaming Online IPL 2018 Live Score: The 13th match of this year's Indian Premier League will be played between Kolkata Knight Riders vs Delhi Daredevils at Eden Gardens, Kolkata.
KKR vs DD LIVE Streaming Online IPL 2018 Live Score: Gautam Gambhir, the Delhi Daredevils captain, has chosen to bowl on what he termed an "emotional" return to Eden Gardens. It was the expected decision, given that the chasing team has won 9 out of 12 games so far this season. Both teams made one change each. Daredevils brought back Chris Morris, who had missed their match against Mumbai Indians with illness, in place of Daniel Christian, while Kolkata Knight Riders brought in Tom Curran for Mitchell Johnson. Daredevils and Knight Riders go into this match with identical records: one win and two losses each.
Gautam Gambhir is back at the Eden Gardens but this time as the captain of DD who square off against KKR. The former KKR captain is returning for a scalp. Both the losses that KKR have suffered so far have come from tactical blunders – handing the ball to Vinay Kumar in a tense last over against Chennai Super Kings and mismanagement of resources against Sunrisers Hyderabad.
When is Kolkata Knight Riders vs Delhi Daredevils, IPL 2018 match?
Kolkata Knight Riders vs Delhi Daredevils, IPL 2018 will be played on Monday, April 16, 2018.
Where will Kolkata Knight Riders vs Delhi Daredevils, IPL 2018 be played?
Kolkata Knight Riders vs Delhi Daredevils, IPL 2018 will be played at Eden Gardens, Kolkata.
What time will Kolkata Knight Riders vs Delhi Daredevils, IPL 2018 start?
Kolkata Knight Riders vs Delhi Daredevils, IPL 2018 will start at 8:00 PM IST. The toss will take place 30 minutes before the match starts.
Where will be Kolkata Knight Riders vs Delhi Daredevils, IPL 2018 be telecast live?
Kolkata Knight Riders vs Delhi Daredevils, IPL 2018 going to be aired on all Star Sports channel. Star is the official broadcaster of the Indian Premier League.
Where can one watch Kolkata Knight Riders vs Delhi Daredevils, IPL 2018 LIVE Streaming Online?
Kolkata Knight Riders vs Delhi Daredevils, IPL 2018 can be watched directly on Hotstar. For all the latest updates, live score, and live commentary one can also visit FinancialExpress.com.
What are Kolkata Knight Riders vs Delhi Daredevils, IPL 2018 squads?
KKR full squad: Dinesh Karthik (c), Sunil Narine, Andre Russell, Chris Lynn, Tom Curran, Robin Uthappa, Kuldeep Singh Yadav, Piyush Chawla, Nitish Rana, Kamlesh Nagarkoti, Shivam Mavi, Mitchell Johnson, Shubman Gill, Ranganath Vinay Kumar, Rinku Singh, Cameron Delport, Javon Searless, Apoorv Vijay Wankhade, Ishank Jaggi.
Delhi Daredevils squad: Rishabh Pant, Shreyas Iyer, Chris Morris, Glenn Maxwell, Kagiso Rabada, Amit Mishra, Shahbaz Nadeem, Vijay Shankar, Rahul Tewatia, Mohammad Shami, Gautam Gambhir, Trent Boult, Colin Munro, Daniel Christian, Jason Roy, Naman Ojha, Prithvi Shaw, Gurkeerat Singh Mann, Avesh Khan, Abhishek Sharma, Jayant Yadav, Harshal Patel, Manjot Kalra, Sandeep Lamichhane, Sayan Ghosh.


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Home FOOTBALL NEWS Van Gaal: "Fellaini is shit again"
Van Gaal: "Fellaini is shit again"
Manchester United manager Louis Van Gaal, has cast doubt over the future of Marouane Fellaini after suggesting the midfielder is "shit again".
"At least I have still have my looks" – Fellaini on his recent drop in form
Having lost their last 3 Premier League games against Chelsea, Everton and WBA, there were widespread reports in the media on Sunday, that once again, Marouane Fellaini is a £28 million flop. The gangly Belgian's mini renaissance ended when Van Gaal called into the BBC's World Football Phone-in to confirm that the press rumours were once again correct: "I always knew he was shit, but he does fit into my philosophy." When pressed on what Van Gaal's philosophy actually was, the enigmatic dutchman was coy. "My philosophy is to be as random as possible. How can my opponent know my hand if even I do not know it? It's poker 101."
Angel Di Maria has cited Fellaini's bizarre inclusion in the starting lineup as the reason for his spectacular loss of form:
"The red devil himself has been sent to stop me from reaching the upper echelons with Ronaldo, Beckham and Owen. This beast is in the form of the Fellaini. He is making me play worse than Bebe. Seriously did you see me against West Brom?" – Di Maria speaking to the Guardian.
"Marouane Fellaini is shit" – Di Maria on his teammate.
Fellaini himself seemed philosophical about the fickle nature of football punditry. "I knew it wasn't going to last forever. I'm surprised I've made it this far to be honest" he said.
Fellaini's position at the club now seems untenable. "I like him but I'm unsure if playing him in attacking midfield is crazy enough. Maybe we need him at left-back? Maybe in goals? His hair takes up a lot of room." Fellaini was equally unsure. "Well clearly I'm a League One player at best so I'll just ride this out for however long I can. Hell Michael Owen was here for 3 seasons….."
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I started WeightWatchers again last week. As in, I'm going to the meetings and everything. It feels good to have some control over the food I eat. We'll see how it goes, but I'm feeling positive.
My downfall on the weight loss journey is snacking in the evening. I hate the thought of my dinner being the last thing I have, I feel cheated unless I get to have a little something in front of the tv afterwards. WeightWatchers allows me such flexibility - I can save some points for the evening if I want to.
So aside from the regular snacks - popcorn, a piece of chocolate, fruit - I've taken an interest in healthy desserts. I'm sure there must be loads of ideas out there and I'm trying to find the ones that would work for me. Because swirling some fruit into greek yogurt really doesn't do it for me, even for breakfast.
What's your favorite healthy dessert?
This weekend, I tried this recipe for a chocolate pear crisp. Except that I made it with apples and rhubarb so I guess it should be called something else.
The original pear recipe is by Mary Cadogan and comes from BBC Good Food Magazine. You can see it online here.
I forgot to take a photo before we ate them, so I've used the one from BBC Good Food Online.
Put the apples in a pan with the lemon juice and the sugar. Add a bit of water so that the mixture doesn't stick to the pan when heated. Bring to the boil, then cover and cook for 10 minutes. Uncover, then cook for 8-10 minutes more until the juices thicken up. Spoon into 4 ramekins. Add a couple of tablespoons of rhubarb into each ramekin, if using.
For the topping, sift the icing sugar and cocoa into a bowl, then stir in the almonds. Whisk the egg white until stiff, then fold in the dry ingredients. Spoon over the pears and shake the ramekins so the mixture evens out.
Bake for 20-25 minutes until the topping is firm to the touch. Serve warm or cold.
I like any kind of fruit dessert. I like to make fruit salad, and that usually serves as dessert. Boring, I know, but it works for us.
Ooh, I definitely want to try it with apple and rhubarb too! Love the combination.
I love rhubarb! Can't wait for it to be in season--soon!
I lost a lot of weight two years ago [and kept it off!] counting calories using the LoseIt app on my iphone so I totally understand being really careful throughout the day just to have 50-100 calories to use on something sweet in the evening! When my calories were really tight, I would treat myself with fresh berries and whipped cream. If I was lucky, I'd even have enough calories left to crumble a small cookie over it all!
This dessert looks great! I NEVER would have thought it was Weight Watchers approved. Its like you can literally have your cake and eat it too!
someone just mentioned apple rhubarb being their favorite dessert but I've only ever had rhubarb with strawberry (not even sure where to find rhubarb at the grocery). Bet it would be yummy!
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In his article on the one hand the author gives an edition of three letters of the pioneer of archaeology in Finland, J.R. Aspelin (1842–1915), to the ethnographer and editor of the journal Globus, Richard Andree (1835–1912), form the years 1890–1892, and on the other hand describes the role of Aspelin in the history of the "pre-history" of Old Turkic studies.
Ármin(ius) Vámbéry and the problem of antisemitism. In his article the author deals with the problem of antisemitism Á. Vámbéry was confronted with. The author has narrow his survey to some topoi and their reflections in contemporary German-speaking newspapers as well as statements of German-speaking academics concerning his "Jewishness".


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Shamans try to protect Peru from El Nino
Meteorologists have said that 2016's El Nino is the worst they've seen in 15 years. In Peru, flooding has been so bad the country sent in its Army to help communities recover from the damage.
But some spiritual specialists in Lima are trying to alleviate the anguish.
Take a look at some Peruvian shamans performing rituals with the hope of receiving protection from the extreme weather.
Meteorologists have said that 2016's El Nino is the worst they've seen in 15 years. In Peru, flooding has been so bad the country sent in its Army to help communities recover from the damage. But some spiritual specialists in Lima are trying to alleviate the anguish. Take a look at some Peruvian shamans performing rituals with the hope of receiving protection from the extreme weather.
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What Are Time Release Vitamins?
By Shannon George
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Shannon George, former editor-in-chief of the trade magazine "Prime," holds a Bachelor of Arts in English from San Diego State University. Her health interests include vegetarian nutrition, weight training, yoga and training for foot races.
Time-release vitamins -- supplements designed to slowly release vitamins over an extended period of time -- appear to offer more health benefits than regular vitamins. However, health authorities, including the Harvard School of Public Health, say that time-release vitamins are not particularly useful. In some cases, time-release vitamins may be prescribed to treat a health condition, but taking over-the-counter time-release vitamins can be dangerous.
Some time-release vitamins are associated with health risks.
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The theory behind time-release vitamins is that they deliver a steady amount of vitamins into your bloodstream over the course of the day. However, unlike time-release medications, time-release vitamins are are no more effective than regular vitamins, and they usually cost more, according to the Harvard School of Public Health. According to Columbia University Health Services, most people do not need the constant influx of vitamins advertised by time-release vitamins, and time-release vitamins may also be dangerous as well as ineffective. Supplements containing time-release niacin, for example, cause fewer side effects than regular niacin supplements but are associated with liver damage.
There is not s significant body of research on time-release vitamins, but the existing research indicates that time-release vitamins sold as nutritional supplements are perhaps even less effective than regular vitamins and may be dangerous. According to the Linus Pauling Institute at Oregon State University, one study found that a time-release vitamin C capsule was 50 percent less bioavailable than other formulations of vitamin C, and another study found no difference in the body's absorption of time-release vitamin C versus regular vitamin C. Regarding time-release niacin, a review published in "Expert Opinion on Pharmacotherapy" in 2004 concluded that while time-release niacin sold as a nutritional supplement is associated with liver toxicity, a prescription-only, time-release formulation of niacin does not carry the same health risk.
What to Look for in a Vitamin
According to the Harvard School of Public Health, people looking to take a vitamin for general health should look for a multivitamin that supplies 100 percent of the dietary reference intakes for most vitamins, avoiding extended release and "mega" vitamins that supply 200 percent of the DRI or more. High-doses vitamins, including many time-release preparations, may cause liver problems and other toxic effects, particularly with fat-soluble vitamins such as vitamin A and E. The exception to the "100 percent DRI" rule, according to HSPH, is vitamin D, as many people need more than the DRI. If you have dark skin or little exposure to direct sunlight, have your doctor check your vitamin D status.
Unless your doctor recommends you take vitamins due to a medical condition or dietary insufficiency, you probably don't need to take a multivitamin. As long as you are generally healthy and eat a varied diet that includes fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, low-fat dairy, lean meats and fish, you probably receive the nutrients you need from food. In general, whole foods are preferable to vitamins as they also contain micronutrients and fiber. While taking a regular multivitamin that contains 100 percent of the DRI is likely safe for most people, high-dose, time-release vitamins should only be taken under the supervision of a doctor.
Harvard School of Public Health: Nutrition Source -- Vitamins
Health Services at Columbia University; Go Ask Alice: Timed-release Dietary Supplements; May 2001
University of Maryland Medical Center; Vitamin B-3 (Niacin); A.D.A.M. Inc.; June 2009
Linus Pauling Institute at Oregon State University: The Bioavailability of Different Forms of Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
"Expert Opinion on Pharmacology"; Extended-Release Niacin for Modifying the Lipoprotein Profile; J.R. Guyton; June 2004
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Class List:
Being Barbie: An Introduction to Dollification Fetish
Selling Sex: Kinky Cam Whoring for Fun and Profit!
Mind Control and Brainwashing, Truth and Fiction
Dark Side of Hypnosis – Edgeplay, Mindfucks and Trauma
Beyond Pirates and Schoolgirls: Kinky Roleplaying
"My ass is sore…you take out the fucking garbage…" – the realities of power exchange
Death Fetish: the ultimate taboo
Mind Reading on both sides of the slash
The Hierarchy of Needs and Power Exchange
"I want you to run my life!" – Negotiations for Power Exchange
"I'm not sure this relationship is good for me"…when power exchange is unhealthy
Social contract as a concept in Power Exchange
M/s without a Tradition – Power Exchange for the rest of us
Does dressing up get you hot? Is objectification one of your kinks? Do you dream of being played with? Or maybe you're interested in owning the most versatile of toys? Whatever your interest, dollification fetish presents a myriad of opportunities to explore kink in fun new ways. In this class we will explore what dollification is, the dynamics that can exist between an Owner and a doll, potential types of doll play, and useful tools and resources for building a better doll.
From exhibitionism to extra cash, there are numerous reasons why cam work is an appealing option. But how do you go about getting into the field? What makes for a successful cam whore? What features and qualities do you look for in a host site? How does an online scene differ from one in person? In this class, we'll discuss methods to attract and retain customers, developing an online presence, anticipating and navigating potential difficulties, activities and options for things that work in front of a camera, and run through some practice scenarios with experienced cam whore and internet slut Rebecca Doll.
To be "fully controlled" or to control is a passionate desire so common that no personal ad is complete without it, but talking about the actual techniques of mind control and brainwashing is forbidden mental edgeplay. We'll look at BDSM "myths" as well as the realities of changing the way the brain works – forever. Subtle and invisible, mind control leaves a permanent mark that is the mental equivalent of branding. We'll focus on understanding positive and negative reinforcement, drivers, and the extinction of behaviors, leaving you with a clear understanding of the mechanisms behind using both reward and punishment to create permanent change in the human mind.
Visions of erotic violence or sinister control dominate our movies and fantasies. From chainsaw disembowelment to death to formative sexual trauma, many of our most delicious fantasies are unsafe or inaccessible. While we may visit these things under the aegis of "pathworking" or "ritual," one of the most direct and controllable forms of visualization is too often off the table. Learn the use of hypnosis to go with malice aforethought into those dark recesses only touched before, and take edgeplay further than the physical. Note that this is a workshop about brutal edgeplay, not about healing psychic trauma. Learn techniques for transferring pain, creating artificial sensation, and controlling orgasm. While we will discuss how to create informed consent for this type of mental play, this is not an ethics workshop and it may involve references or demonstrations centering on psychic trauma which may be disturbing.
We start by dressing up, but called on to play the role of the dastard or the damsel in distress we often feel ludicrous or self-conscious. Learn how to use basic theatrical and writing techniques, as well as character templates and plot outlines, to build a successful roleplay that doesn't leave you feeling like a fool. Stanislavski's method and basic plot building are a part of this class, which will end with you designing your own Roleplay. More fun with a partner, bring an open mind.
We all know it happens. The bliss and magic have started to wear thin and the issues of money, other partners, chores and work are closing in. There are rumblings of mutiny. Can this power exchange survive? We'll present basic techniques for defusing, renegotiating, and surviving when the NRE wears off. Leave the haze of books and movies and join in on a realistic discussion about how power exchange actually works. We'll look at how partners overcommit and why, and work with participants to graph their own power exchange.
The seething sexuality of slasher films and Suicide Girls illustrate that concepts of death and sex are inseparable in our minds. But Death is the ultimate "no fly" zone of fetishes, too scary and immediate for many to be comfortable with. We all know that fantasizing doesn't mean wanting, but when it comes to death too many TV shows have convinced us that we shouldn't dig too deep, leaving players willing to transgress the taboo without a playbook or the safety tips that routinely cover other areas of fetish. We'll investigate the roots of our sexualized obsession with death, and look into ways that deathplay can be incorporated into our scenes with a strong eye towards safety, physical and emotional.
"Dominants are not mind-readers." "I'm a submissive not a telepath." Maybe. D/s isn't like figuring out what a boss or parent wants. Often it can be a tiptoe through minefields of explosive sexuality and sexual repression. Humans that want to control or be controlled are not always honest about the reasons and complications. We can't teach you telepathy, but we can give you seven basic tips for understanding how humans work, how they deceive themselves, and how they respond to control.
"I'm not just doing this as a bedroom game…I need to be in control/controlled." "I'm responsible for his/her/their well being." "I don't want to be hurt, but I need it." Power exchange is about meeting the needs of another and having our own needs met. But how do we know what our needs are? How do we tell needs from wants? How do we understand when our partner's needs are deeply different from our own? Why can our needs include hurting others or being hurt and how can we make that compatible with a healthy power exchange? We'll work to explore answers to these questions that are right for you, while helping you understand the differences in your partner.
From marks to hard limits you know how to negotiate a BDSM scene. But Power Exchange is not sceneplay. Is their bank account, child, transportation, and job just an afterthought? "Sure I won't interfere with those." Often when power exchange collides with real life, we don't have a plan. This class focuses on negotiations outside of sceneplay. Other partners, time away, safer sex, chains of command, families and finances, approached from the standpoint that there is no "right" and "wrong" only a power dynamic that suits your individual needs.
"I was too badly burned…I'll never do that again." Many of the old norms and assumptions about power exchange relationships seem custom designed mask massive insecurity, defense mechanisms, and codependence. For some of us, character or upbringing has made a normal egalitarian relationship difficult, undesirable, or even impossible. Often we focus on "staying away" from "abusive" power exchange relationships but many relationships carry the seeds of unhealthy behaviors, and turn bad as unprepared people stumble unintentionally into pitfalls. If we followed all the safety warnings, many power exchange relationships would never happen. We'll focus on the technical aspects of how bad relationships form and the personal characteristics such as PTSD, denial, and repression, that work to create them.
"She can do anything she wants to me, I have no volition." "He could cut my arms and legs off…he has that power." "She was abusive to me." "They violated my trust as property." "He went too far." The most detailed power exchange contract cannot cover everything and many partners have no contract at all. Many do fine without "rules" and others feel violated and betrayed even when the rules said their partner had "all the power." Social contract is the way in which people make implicit statements about who they are and how they will behave, and most feelings of betrayal in power exchange happen when that unwritten, unspoken, contract is broken. Yet fuzzy statements and fiction often invite us to cross those lines. Understand what social contract is, and how it relates to consent and all relationships, even those without written rules.
I don't feel a connection with leather tradition and I'm not interested in Gor. Is there M/s for the rest of us? Traditions of power exchange with a strong ownership or master/slave dynamic tend to emphasize tradition, to the extent some people don't feel they can "belong." Nobody has a copyright on the concept of personal, consensual, lifestyle Master/slave relations, but fictional models such as 50 Shades fall well short of delivering a viable framework. Personal M/s is an a la carte tradition, but you'll walk away with a gameplan for defining your needs and style in M/s. Great for those who are thinking about taking the step into M/s and useful for anyone who isn't quite sure if their current dynamic "fits."
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The 169th Military Police Company is an independent company of military police of the Rhode Island National Guard.   It is a subordinate unit of the 118th Military Police Battalion and the 43rd Military Police Brigade.  It is the oldest unit of the Rhode Island National Guard and one of the oldest units in the United States Army, and is one of several National Guard units with colonial roots.

History

Predecessor units
The 169th Military Police Company traces its lineage to January 1755 as the Artillery Company of Westerly and Charlestown.  As such, it is one of the few units of the U.S. Army and Army National Guard which can trace its lineage to before the American Revolution.

The company was redesignated in May 1758 as the Artillery Company of Westerly, Charlestown, and Hopkinton.  It served in the American Revolution as part of the Rhode Island State Troops which were formed to protect the mainland of Rhode Island following the British occupation of Newport in late 1776.

From 1762 to 1776 the company was commanded by Captain Joseph Stanton Jr.  During the American Revolution Stanton commanded a state regiment (a unit mobilized for in state service, as opposed to a regiment of the Continental Army) and later rose to become the commander of the Rhode Island Militia with the rank of major general.  Following the ratification of the United States Constitution by Rhode Island in 1790, Stanton was elected as a United States Senator and later served as a United States Representative from Rhode Island.

During the American Revolution, the Artillery Company of Westerly and Charlestown most probably formed one of the artillery companies of the Rhode Island state brigade which defended the mainland of Rhode Island from the British who occupied Newport from 1776 to 1779.

19th century
In October 1812 the company was redesignated as the Washington Guards, a company of the 3d Regiment of the Rhode Island Militia. The company was mustered into Federal service on 25 July 1814 as Captain Coe's Company, Wood's State Corps, at Fort Adams. Wood's State Corps was a battalion of militiamen called into service to supplement the state's defenses following the capture of Castine, Maine earlier in the year. Following the cessation of hostilities, the company was mustered out of Federal service on 23 February 1815 at Fort Adams.

The company was redesignated on 13 August 1855 as the Westerly Rifle Company.

Under different designations, the 169th MP Company was mobilized for service in the Civil War, Spanish–American War, Korean War, World War I and World War II.

While remaining in state service for most of the Civil War, the Westerly Rifle Company was federalized twice:

Company I, First Rhode Island Detached Militia, mustered into Federal service on 2 May 1861 at Providence and mustered out of Federal service 2 August 1861 at Providence.  The regiment fought at the First Battle of Bull Run on July 21, 1861.

Company B, 9th Rhode Island Infantry Regiment mustered into Federal service 26 May 1862 at Providence.  The company served at Fort Meigs in the defenses of Washington, D.C. and was mustered out of Federal service 2 September 1862 at Providence.

The company expanded in January 1873 to form the Battalion of the Westerly Rifles.  It was redesignated on 1 May 1875 as Companies A and B, 3d Battalion of Infantry and again redesignated on 16 November 1881 as Companies F and E, 1st Battalion of Infantry, respectively.

Companies F and E, 1st Regiment of Infantry were consolidated on 6 April 1895 to form Company E, 1st Regiment of Infantry of the Brigade of Rhode Island Militia (BRIM).

Company E, 1st Regiment of Infantry, was activated as Company K, 1st Rhode Island Volunteer Infantry which was mustered into Federal service 18 May 1898 at Quonset Point for service in the Spanish–American War. The company, with its regiment, served stateside for the next 10 months, and was mustered out of Federal service 30 March 1899 at Columbia, South Carolina.

20th century
In 1907 the company was converted from Infantry to Coast Artillery. It was mobilized for service at coast defense fortifications in Rhode Island during both world wars.

On 15 April 1907, the Brigade of Rhode Island Militia was redesignated as the Rhode Island National Guard. The company was converted and redesignated on 4 November 1908 as the 5th Company, 1st Artillery District, Coast Artillery Corps.

The company was redesignated on 2 January 1917 as the 5th Company, Rhode Island Coast Artillery. With the United States' declaration of war against Germany, the company was mustered into Federal service on 2 April 1917 at Westerly and drafted into Federal service 5 August 1917. The company was stationed at Fort Getty in Jamestown, Rhode Island and was redesignated on 31 August 1917 as the 19th Company, Coast Defenses of Narragansett Bay. Following the signing of the Armistice on November 11, 1918, the company was demobilized on 20 December 1918 at Fort Getty.

The company was reconstituted 28 May 1921 in the Rhode Island National Guard as the 5th Company, Coast Artillery Corps and was reorganized and Federally recognized 3 June 1921 at Westerly. On 1 October 1923 the company was redesignated as Battery E, 243d Artillery (Coast Artillery Corps).

When it became clear the United States would become involved in World War II the company was inducted into Federal service 16 September 1940 at Westerly and was assigned to Fort Wetherill in Jamestown as part of the Harbor Defenses of Narragansett Bay. It was reorganized and redesignated 7 October 1944 as Battery A, 189th Coast Artillery Battalion and was inactivated on 1 April 1945 at Fort Wetherill, Rhode Island.

With the reorganization of the Rhode Island National Guard following World War II, the company was redesignated on 2 July 1946 as Battery D, 705th Antiaircraft Artillery Gun Battalion and was federally recognized 23 April 1947.

During the Korean War the company was ordered into active Federal service 14 August 1950 at Westerly. Along with the 705th AAA Battalion it served on Okinawa as an Air Defense unit. It was released from active Federal service 13 July 1952 and reverted to state control.

The company was redesignated on 1 October 1953 as Battery D, 705th Antiaircraft Artillery Battalion. It was redesignated again on 1 April 1959 as Battery D, 1st Automatic Weapons Battalion, 243d Artillery.

The company was converted and redesignated on 1 May 1962 as Company C, 243d Engineer Battalion.

Military police company
The company had been redesignated a number of times over the past two centuries, and finally assumed its current designation as the 169th Military Police Company in 1968 and assigned as a subordinate unit of the 243rd Military Police Battalion and the newly formed 43rd Military Police Brigade.  The primary reason for the unit being designated as a Military Police unit was the high levels of civil unrest which swept the country in the late 1960s.  National Guard troops were frequently called upon to quell riots and Military Police units were given specialized training for that mission.

In 1978 the 169th, along with the entirety of the Rhode Island National Guard, was mobilized in response to the Great Blizzard of 1978.

In 1990 the 1111th Military Police Company was re-designated as Detachment 1, 169th Military Police Company.  Detachment 1 continued to drill at the 1111th MP Company's armory in Middletown, Rhode Island.

During Operation Desert Storm, in late 1990 to early 1991, personnel from the 169th were used to fill out units of the Rhode Island National Guard deployed during that operation.

In 1995, the unit moved from its long time home at the Westerly Armory in Westerly, Rhode Island to the Warren Armory in Warren, Rhode Island.  Detachment 1 (see above) was fully integrated with the main body of the company at this time.  In 1996 the 243rd Military Police Battalion was disbanded and the 169th was transferred to the 118th Military Police Battalion.

In 2003 a 30 soldier detachment of the 169th was mobilized and sent to Guantanamo Bay, Cuba to perform security duties.  They were demobilized in 2004.  Other personnel from the 169th were mobilized to fill vacancies in the 115th and 119th Military Police companies when they were mobilized for service in Operation Iraqi Freedom early in 2003.

The 169th MP Company was mobilized for service in Iraq in 2007 to 2008.  In this assignment it was attached to the 2nd Marine Division and received the Navy Unit Commendation, a rare distinction for an Army unit.

In 2008 the 119th Military Police Company was deactivated and consolidated with the 169th Military Police Company.  While a younger unit, the 119th MP Company had been mobilized for service in Operation Desert Storm in 1990 to 1991, Operation Joint Forge in Hungary and Bosnia in 2000 to 2001 and for service in Iraq in 2003 to 2004.  The result of the consolidation is that the 169th shares the lineage of both itself and the 119th MP Company as well as the 1111th MP Company which it merged with in 1990.

In August 2012 the 169th was mobilized for deployment to Afghanistan.   The unit returned home and was demobilized in September 2013.

Lineage
(The information below was taken from the website of the US Army Center for Military History and is in the public domain.)

169th Military Police Company

Organized and chartered in January 1755 in the Rhode Island Militia at Westerly as the Artillery Company of Westerly and Charlestown.

Redesignated in May 1758 as the Artillery Company of Westerly, Charlestown, and Hopkinton.

Redesignated in October 1812 as the Washington Guards, a company of the 3d Regiment.

Mustered into Federal service 25 July 1814 as Captain Coe's Company, Wood's State Corps, at Fort Adams, Rhode Island; mustered out of Federal service 23 February 1815 at Fort Adams, Rhode Island.

Redesignated 13 August 1855 as the Westerly Rifle Company, a separate company.

While remaining in state service during the Civil War, the Westerly Rifle Company additionally formed the following units:

Company I, 1st Rhode Island Detached Militia, mustered into Federal service 2 May 1861 at Providence and fought at the Battle of Bull Run; mustered out of Federal service 2 August 1861 at Providence.

Company B, 9th Rhode Island Volunteer Infantry Regiment mustered into Federal service 26 May 1862 at Providence for duty in the defenses of Washington, D.C.; mustered out of Federal service 2 September 1862 at Providence.

Expanded in January 1873 to form the Battalion of the Westerly Rifles.

Redesignated 1 May 1875 as Companies A and B, 3d Battalion of Infantry.

Redesignated 16 November 1881 as Companies F and E, 1st Battalion of Infantry, respectively.

Redesignated 1 June 1887 as Companies F and E, 1st Regiment of Infantry, respectively (Rhode Island Militia concurrently redesignated as the Brigade of Rhode Island Militia).

Companies F and E, 1st Regiment of Infantry, consolidated 6 April 1895 to form Company E, 1st Regiment of Infantry.

While remaining in state service Company E, 1st Regiment of Infantry, additionally formed Company K, 1st Rhode Island Volunteer Infantry; mustered into Federal service 18 May 1898 at Quonset Point for service in the Spanish–American War.  The regiment served in Virginia, Pennsylvania and South Carolina and mustered out of Federal service 30 March 1899 at Columbia, South Carolina.

(The Brigade of Rhode Island Militia was redesignated on 15 April 1907 as the Rhode Island National Guard.)

Converted and redesignated 4 November 1908 as the 5th Company, 1st Artillery District, Coast Artillery Corps.

Redesignated 3 September 1914 as the 5th Company, 1st Coast Defense Command, Coast Artillery Corps.

Redesignated 18 December 1914 as the 5th Company, 1st Coast Artillery District, Coast Artillery Corps.

Redesignated 2 January 1917 as the 5th Company, Rhode Island Coast Artillery.

Mustered into Federal service 2 April 1917 at Westerly; drafted into Federal service 5 August 1917 for service with the Coast Defenses of Narragansett Bay.

Redesignated 31 August 1917 as the 19th Company, Coast Defenses of Narragansett Bay.

Demobilizated 20 December 1918 at Fort Getty, Rhode Island.

Reconstituted 28 May 1921 in the Rhode Island National Guard as the 5th Company, Coast Artillery Corps.

Reorganized and Federally recognized 3 June 1921 at Westerly.

Reorganized and redesignated 31 January 1922 as the 349th Company, Coast Artillery Corps.

Reorganized and redesignated 1 October 1923 as Battery E, 243d Artillery (Coast Artillery Corps).

Reorganized and redesignated 11 July 1924 as Battery E, 243d Coast Artillery.

Inducted into Federal service 16 September 1940 at Westerly.

Reorganized and redesignated 7 October 1944 as Battery A, 189th Coast Artillery Battalion.

Inactivated 1 April 1945 at Fort Wetherill, Rhode Island.

Redesignated 2 July 1946 as Battery D, 705th Antiaircraft Artillery Gun Battalion.

Reorganized and Federally recognized 23 April 1947 at Westerly.

Ordered into active Federal service 14 August 1950 at Westerly; released from active Federal service 13 July 1952 and reverted to state control.

Reorganized and redesignated 1 October 1953 as Battery D, 705th Antiaircraft Artillery Battalion.

Reorganized and redesignated 1 April 1959 as Battery D, 1st Automatic Weapons Battalion, 243d Artillery

Converted and redesignated 1 May 1962 as Company C, 243d Engineer Battalion.

Converted and redesignated 1 January 1968 as the 169th Military Police Company.

Location changed 14 April 1995 to Warren.

Consolidated 20 April 1995 with Detachment 1, 169th Military Police Company at Middletown (see ANNEX 1) and consolidated unit designated as the 169th Military Police Company.

Ordered into active Federal service 3 August 2003 at Warren for duty at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba in support of Operation Enduring Freedom; released from active Federal service 1 August 2004 and reverted to state control.

Ordered into active Federal service 1 July 2007 at Warren for duty in Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom; released from active Federal service 3 August 2008 and reverted to state control.

Consolidated 15 November 2008 with the 119th Military Police Company (see ANNEX 2), and consolidated unit designated as the 169th Military Police Company.

Ordered into active Federal service 7 August 2012 at Warren for duty in Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom; released from active Federal service 10 September 2013 and reverted to state control.

ANNEX 1
Lineage of the 1111th Military Police Company

Organized and Federally recognized 7 May 1929 in the Rhode Island National Guard at Newport as Company F, 118th Engineers, an element of the 43d Division.

Inducted into Federal service 24 February 1941 at Newport.

Reorganized and redesignated 19 February 1942 as Company F, 177th Engineers; concurrently, relieved from assignment to the 43d Division.

Reorganized and redesignated 1 August 1942 as Company F, 177th Engineer General Service Regiment.

Disbanded 14 November 1944 at Anchorage, Alaska Territory.

Reconstituted 8 May 1945 in the Rhode Island National Guard.

Converted and redesignated 2 July 1946 as Battery B, Antiaircraft Artillery Automatic Weapons Battalion.

Reorganized and Federally recognized 14 April 1947 at Newport.

Reorganized and redesignated 1 August 1951 as Battery B, 243d Antiaircraft Artillery Gun Battalion.

Redesignated 1 October 1953 as Battery B, 243d Antiaircraft Artillery Battalion.

Reorganized and redesignated 1 October 1958 as Battery A, 705th Antiaircraft Artillery Battalion.

Reorganized and redesignated 1 April 1959 as Battery A, 1st Automatic Weapons Battalion, 243d Artillery.

Converted and redesignated 1 May 1962 as Company A, 243d Engineer Battalion.

Converted and redesignated 1 February 1968 as Company A, 118th Military Police Battalion.

Reorganized and redesignated 1 March 1972 as the 1111th Military Police Company.

Location changed 1 December 1983 to Bristol, Rhode Island.

Location changed 1 December 1987 to Middletown, Rhode Island.

Reorganized and redesignated 1 July 1990 as Detachment 1, 169th Military Police Company.

Consolidated 20 April 1995 with 169th Military Police Company.

ANNEX 2
Lineage of the 119th Military Police Company

Constituted 1 March 1949 in the Rhode Island Army National Guard as Company D, 118th Engineer Combat Battalion, an element of the 43d Infantry Division.

Organized and Federally recognized 20 April 1949 at Warren, Rhode Island.

Ordered into Federal service 5 September 1950 at Warren, Rhode Island.

(Company D, 118th Engineer Combat Battalion [NGUS] organized and Federally recognized 15 October 1952 at Warren; reorganized and redesignated 1 April 1953 as Company D, 118th Engineer Battalion [NGUS]).

Reorganized and redesignated 5 June 1953 as Company D, 118th Engineer Battalion.

Released 15 June 1954 from active Federal service and reverted to state control; concurrently, Federal recognition withdrawn from Company D, 118th Engineer Battalion (NGUS).

Consolidated 18 March 1963 with Company E, 118th Engineer Battalion (organized and Federally recognized 1 April 1959 at Providence) and consolidated unit redesignated as Company C, 118th Engineer Battalion; concurrently, relieved from assignment to the 43d Infantry Division.

Converted and redesignated 1 May 1968 as Company C, 118th Military Police Battalion; location concurrently changed to Providence, Rhode Island.

Reorganized and redesignated 1 March 1972 as the 119th Military Police Company.

Location changed 1 March 1989 to Warwick, Rhode Island.

Ordered into Federal service 6 January 1991 at Warwick for duty in Saudi Arabia and Kuwait in support of Operation Desert Storm; released 6 May 1991 from active Federal service and reverted to state control.

Ordered into Federal service 3 August 2000 at Warwick for duty in Hungary in support of Operation Joint Forge; released 11 April 2001 from active Federal service and reverted to state control.

Ordered into Federal service 7 February 2003 at Warwick for duty in Kuwait and Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom; released 1 June 2004 from active Federal service and reverted to state control.

Consolidated 15 November 2008 with the 169th Military Police Company.

Honors
Campaign Participation Credit

Revolutionary War
Rhode Island 1777
Rhode Island 1778
War of 1812
Streamer without inscription
Civil War
Bull Run
World War II
Aleutian Islands
Southwest Asia
Liberation and Defense of Kuwait
Cease Fire
Iraq
Transition of Iraq
Iraqi Surge
Afghanistan
Transition I

Unit awards

Meritorious Unit Commendation (Army), Streamer embroidered: "IRAQ 2007-2008".
Navy Unit Commendation (2008)

References

Military police companies of the United States Army
Companies of the United States Army National Guard
Military units and formations in Rhode Island

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More than 1,500 visitors expected at Fleet Management Live
Car, van and truck fleets responsible for more than 500,000 vehicles will converge on Fleet Management Live in October when the UK's biggest fleet event opens its doors.
Following the success of last year's exhibition, the showcase for manufacturers, leasing companies and other industry suppliers is expanding to incorporate the Commercial Fleet Van & Truck Show.
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I promise I'm not turning into a concert video blog, but this is too good not to share. Roni Size & Reprazent performing while broadcasting on BBC2 at Maida Vale.
The sound does indeed get better after 5 minutes… but, LOOK AT ALL THE CRTs!
Aphrodite got stiffed a large amount of cash from a local promoter. Not going to offer an editorial on this one because the Quad incident was not that long ago, and I don't want to risk accusations of slander; all I'm doing is reposting what is already out there. Check Aphrodite's post on Facebook, as well as the warning webpage he created.
A special mix I compiled for Art of Beatz radio, hosted by Kuma of The Konspiracy Group. This mix aired live on their weekly radio show, broadcasted on Vancouver's COOP Radio 102.7FM. As the show airs at 3AM Atlanta time, I imagine many east-coasters missed this when it debuted however, the archive is now available for streaming and download. Something a bit different, keeping things around 160-bpm for the entirety of this mix, forgoing the usual sub-140 sounds I've been favoring lately.
Here is the archive from Late Nite Tip hosted by Embassy Recordings on Sub.FM.
Due to the time change confusion, the show coming on after us ended up starting let which left us the ability to run for an extended three-hour show this time, allowing an extended jungle session from the Embassy crew.
The rising 'Autonomic' sound has become one of my favorite upcoming sounds recently. I have been a long time follower of the Autonomic Podcast series put together by dBridge and Instra:Mental. I have shown my affinity for faster 160-170 bpm music in earlier posts. While the autonomic sound does at times remind me of so-called 'atmospheric drum and bass,' there is something more dark about the sound without being self-referencing or over-bearing in its darkness, instead opting for a more minimal sound at times.
Enough talk, head over to Resident Advisor ro read a short Q&A with ASC or proceed directly to downloading the mix below.
The crew over at Samurai.FM have posted over a streamable version of Scuba's jungle set from the 2 year Sub:Stance birthday event at Berghain in July. I will spare you all the biographical details on Scuba as he remains one of the most revisited artists featured on this site.
The production quality of Evol Intent can't really be challenged. The combination of Knick, Gigantor, and The Enemy has been something the southeast USA has been long accustomed to, before the rest of the world knew about Ludacrist, Computer Club, or Treasure Fingers respectively. With their own drum-and-bass imprint cropping up in the mid 2000's as well as appearances on Renegade Hardware, Human Imprint and Barcode.
Today's Resident Advisor podcast features a mix from Commix, a group reknowned for their drum and bass sound; however lately their sound has taken a shift towards the house and techno vein.
Similar to Blu Mar Ten, Commix is renowned for drum and bass however a close listen to their releases shows that they pay little attention to expectations and instead draw influences from a wide range of slower and more soulful styles. This is most evident in Commix's latest release 'Re:Call To Mind,' a remix compilation that tapped the production duties of Marcel Dettman, Sigha, Burial, and A Made Up Sound to name a few.
Similar to their latest release, this podcast draws heavily on the house influences of Commix's George Levings and Guy Brewer. Quite an enjoyable podcast that has been turning the heads of dnb and minimalism fans alike.
There is, and always has been, a lot on offer within the drum & bass scene. There is loads of stuff that we are really into. Some really cool producers making some wicked experimental stuff. But at the same time, much like any scene, there are some really bad productions too. So bad, in fact, that it would be hard to actually describe it as music. It's also a shame that the worst stuff seems to be the most popular within drum & bass, as it generally scares off your average intelligent listener before they've had a chance to seek out the good stuff.
Where to begin… I have said it before and I'll reiterate here — I would not be DJing at all if it was not for having heard LTJ Bukem behind the decks. As I'm sure a number of readers of this site are fans of electronic music I imagine a fair number of readers remember this release. Not to be confused with the 1996 release of a very similar name, with the exact same cover art (wtf?) I am focusing here on the three disc set released in 2001.
Expanding on the jazzy and "atmospheric" aesthetics of drum and bass, Logical Progression Level 1 is a three disc box featuring a brilliant mix as usual from LTJ Bukem and longtime collaborator MC Conrad. I have an understanding for why many have a disdain for Conrad however his cadence was absolutely unlike anything that any other dnb / jungle / ragga MC was providing at the time. Clearly, the rapid-fire delivery of Stevie Hyper Dee or Skibadee would not sound very smooth on top of the selections LTJ Bukem is typically known for. Besides, if you hate it that much Good Looking almost always includes a vocal / instrumental version of each installation of their mix series (Discs 1 and 2 of this compilation).
As with every LTJ Bukem mix I've ever heard the track selection is absolutely phenomenal, as Bukem moves effortlessly through classics from the Good Looking roster including Q-Project, Seba and Lotek, and Peshay. The mix features an amazing rework by Peshay of LTJ Bukem's anthem "Music," which as far as I can remember is the first Amen-based electronic track I ever heard. Peshay's reworking definitely does the original justice, which for a release that was huge as Music is quite an accomplishment. In addition to an amazing track selection, the mixing here sounds as effortless as it does seamless. The section between Funky Technicians and Jazz Lick is absolutely mind-blowing to anybody who has stepped behind the turntables whether in their bedroom or in the club. Towards the end of the release comes a smooth cut from New Balance, a partnership between pioneers Nookie and Blame. Long ago I purchased a promo 12″ of this on eBay, and it's easily my most prized piece of vinyl I own. Upon any listen to LTJ's live or studio mixes, it's easy to understand why his styles are something that still to this day are something I strive to emulate. Absolutely classic and anthemic tunes on this release, mixed flawlessly — world class.
While I do enjoy writing about current, and forthcoming releases through this site, at times I feel like I neglect to touch on some of the earlier releases that formulated the opinions, and expectations I have for today's music, and those as we look forward. Hopefully through this weekly series, I'll touch on something you may have forgotten, or better yet something you are completely unfamiliar with. For the first installment of this series I am covering the 1998 release 'Form & Function' by drum and bass legend Photek.
'Form & Function' was released September 14, 1998 as a digital compilation of six essential Photek singles previously only available on wax – oddly twelve years later, waiting months for the digital release of vinyl only tracks is still a common occurrence. As a companion to the six originals by Photek, the release begins with six remixes featuring the studio work of J Magik, Doc Scott, and Peshay.
Photek's sound is unique, and defining, and it's clearly evident with each release picked for 'Form & Function.' It's easy to comment on the legacy of tracks such as 'UFO' and 'Rings Around Saturn' this far into the future, where it is easy to see the legacy they have left behind. The stripped down minimal sounds created by Photek and the sheer complexity of his drum programming became his trademark, and still today, listening to the breakdowns in UFO are as awe-inspiring today as they were upon it's initial release.
With a mind for a deep minimalist approach, its clear to see how listening and reviewing releases from artists such as Compound One, Icicle, and Shackleton are appealing to me currently.
A little different speed than what we typically expect from Berkane Sol label-head Geiom on this newest mix from him for the Bedtime Bunnage blog. A lot of deeper sounds of drum and bass on what is clearly a masterful selection here. Expert timing on this; quite recently I have reignited my fascination with 150-170bpm tunes, always looking to hear what new paths are being forged in that realm; truth be told it was my gateway into the realm of EDM in the first place.
Be sure to grab the download of this and scope the tracklist below. Thanks to Bedtime Bunnage and Geiom for making this one available.


Bigfoot West Going Back To The EightiesBreak out your Izods and jelly bracelets!
Kyochon Replaced By Yet More Chicken in Culver CityChicken Now has taken its place, offering a virtual Epcot of breast-based dishes.
Shojin Getting Increasingly Upscale, And a New Thai Neighbor in Culver CityA La Carte Thai Bistro is taking space next to the Japanese vegan spot, which now has a dress code.
Juice Wars Heat Up on Abbot Kinney; Jin Patisserie Lands in Culver CityWhile Kristy Choo reopens, Kreation and BluePrint plan to battle it out in Venice for juice-head dollars.
Delta Pride Fish Co. Bringing Southern Seafood to Howard Hughes CenterL.A.'s current trends of Southern cuisine and regional seafood are coming together in a casual environment.
Watch Copenhagen Pastry Get The Jiro TreatmentThe Danish bakery is worthy of the ubiquitous slo-mo, haunting soundtrack, and stark voiceover treatment.
Chocovivo Posts Signage at New Culver City HomeThis stretch of Culver City is heating up to become the next booming stretch of the Westside.
Red Bread Going Brick-and-Mortar in Culver CityRose Lawrence's left-leaning organic bakery will take over a Campo's on Washington.
Mofongo Massive: Old San Juan Opens in Atwater; Dominican Food FestivalThe opening of two new Caribbean-Latin restaurants bodes well for the city's vast scene of eclectic cheap eats.
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Source:Mariwala Health Initiative (MHI)
Category:Medical and Health Care
Harsh Mariwala Launches Mariwala Health Initiative - an Online Platform to Promote Awareness and Encourage Best Practices in the Realm of Mental Heal
Harsh Mariwala Launches Mariwala Health Initiative - an Online Platform to Promote Awareness and Encourage Best Practices in the Realm of Mental Health
MUMBAI, October 10, 2017/PRNewswire/ --
Mariwala Health Initiative (MHI) aims to create a holistic and universally accessible mental health ecosystem in India, by aiding a wide variety of mental health services for people in need across the country, using multiple delivery formats and innovations
Mariwala Health Initiative (MHI), a philanthropic initiative founded by Harsh Mariwala, focusing on mental health, has launched its website www.mariwalahealthinitiative.org on World Mental Health Day, today. The MHI website will be an effective portal for sharing information and stories about mental health innovations, services, advocacy, and expertise in India.
Mariwala Health Initiative (MHI) is a funding agency for innovative and inclusive mental health initiatives, especially those that are committed to making mental well-being accessible to the most marginalized persons and communities. Through prioritization of such projects, MHI aims at creating an understanding of mental health that goes beyond narrow medical definitions and signals a shift towards inclusive, holistic, and empathetic programs. MHI has partnered with organizations that have a comprehensive approach to mental health, and are invested in using methodologies aimed at creating a well-rounded mental health ecosystem.
As an online platform, www.mariwalahealthinitiative.org is envisaged as a space to collaborate with stakeholders, engage with current debates in the field of mental health, and showcase best practices for addressing mental health and well-being by highlighting the work of our grantee-partners. It aspires to be a medium bringing together diverse sections, and linking policy makers with mental health experts, service providers and academics. The website explains MHI's grant-making process for potential partners, while hosting a section for academic and research-based writing around mental health. It aims to offer a 'big picture' perspective on mental health in India, using an intersectional approach to address the complexities in social relationships and contexts that affect an individual's mental health and well-being.
MHI's work is grounded in rights-based, progressive and empathetic mental health advocacy that acknowledges and addresses the multiple vulnerabilities wrought by discriminations arising out of gender, class, caste and religious identities, physical and intellectual disabilities, sexual identities and orientations, besides the power structures that prevail in societies, institutions, and families.
At present, MHI is the principal funder for iCALL, a psychosocial helpline that offers counselling services by telephone and email to individuals in psychosocial distress, as well as for Bapu Trust's program 'Seher' that links development, disabilities, communities, and mental health concerns. MHI is also a joint funder for Atmiyata, an initiative of the Centre for Mental Health Law & Policy of the Indian Law Society, Pune, a community-based mental health intervention focused on promoting wellness and reducing distress through community volunteers in rural India. Among other projects, MHI partially supports the work of Anjali, a mental health rights organization based in West Bengal.
"There is an acute lack of awareness when it comes to mental health in India. The availability of services offered today urgently needs an overhaul, keeping in mind affordability and accessibility. With this in mind, we have launched the Mariwala Health Initiative to support and promote innovative and scalable mental health provisions in order to provide quality services to people across India," - Harsh Mariwala, Founder, Mariwala Health Initiative & Chairman, Marico Ltd.
"MHI is a dedicated effort to change conversations around mental health in India. We approach mental health through a rights based perspective, centering the agency and rights of the individual. This also means we support mental health provisions for marginalised populations who cannot access services and are being left out of mainstream mental health narratives," - Rajvi Mariwala, Director, Mariwala Health Initiative.
"MHI takes into account the standpoint of the marginalized. The margins provide critical counter-narratives to any dominant norm. The mental health field needs to listen and learn from these counter- narratives," - Shruti Chakravarty, Chief Advisor, Mariwala Health Initiative
For more details about Mariwala Health Initiative (MHI), please visit: www.mariwalahealthinitiative.org
About Mariwala Health Initiative:
Mariwala Health Initiative (MHI) is the leading funding agency for innovative and inclusive mental health initiatives, especially those which are committed to making mental well-being accessible to the most marginalized. Through our prioritization of such projects we aim at creating a 'big picture' of mental health, one that expands on narrow medical definitions, and signals a shift towards inclusive, holistic, and empathetic programs. We have partnered with organizations that have a comprehensive approach to mental health, and are invested in using innovative methodologies aimed at creating a well-rounded mental health ecosystem.
For media queries, please reach out to:
Parigya Sharma
parigya.sharma@mariwalahealthinitiative.org
Bhakti Dalal
bhakti.p.dalal@gmail.com
Independent Communications Consultant, BDCC


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