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Carport fire in the southwest part of town, no injuries
LANCASTER – Kim Dunn was working on her house when she said, "I looked out the window, saw the garage was on fire and called 911."
City fire was dispatched to the 300 block of Eagle Avenue, in the southwest part of town, on a carport fire around 1:20 p.m. Friday.
Lancaster Fire Department Assistant Fire Chief K.J. Watts said the carport was fully involved when they arrived on scene and a fuel oil tank exploded right after they got there.
Watts said, the carport was a total loss and the fire extended to the back of the house. There were no occupants or firefighters injured.
The siding on the neighboring houses had some damage.
Dunn, who lives next door, said there was a guy out front working on a truck when the fire started.
Toby Bullock, of Lancaster, who was in the area and knew the guy working on the truck, said he knew there weren't any businesses around that should produce that much smoke.
Bullock said, he helped one of the occupants across the street to a neighbor's porch.

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Saudi Arabia celebrates 'Year of Saudi Coffee' at Expo 2020 Dubai
Saudi Arabia farah.heiba Saturday 15th January 2022 10:52 AM REPORT
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Jeddah - Yasmine El Tohamy - RIYADH: Six of the best Saudi comedians have had audiences rolling in the aisles for a second year at the Riyadh Season festival of entertainment.
Brought together by the Saudi House of Comedy, the comics have been taking to the stage at Boulevard Riyadh City as part of the popular annual event.
Fayez Al-Shamrani, one of the performers, told Arab News: "Riyadh Season is an important initiative to be part of, and the attendance in Riyadh was amazing. I would hope to perform there again."
The pioneering House of Comedy for standup comedians was opened in the Eastern Province in 2017 by Ibrahim Al-Hajjaj and Talal Al-Anazi.
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Co-founder and comic, Al-Hajjaj, told Arab News that making people laugh was addictive. "It is a lovely feeling when you're doing standup, and you make people laugh, it is a different kind of heart buzz, it tickles your little heart vessels."
In 2018, the General Entertainment Authority sponsored the comedy club, and since then, it has performed at least 56 shows, including standups and plays throughout the Kingdom.
• The pioneering House of Comedy for standup comedians was opened in the Eastern Province in 2017 by Ibrahim Al-Hajjaj and Talal Al-Anazi.
• In 2018, the General Entertainment Authority sponsored the comedy club, and since then, it has performed at least 56 shows, including standups and plays throughout the Kingdom.
Veteran entertainer Al-Hajjaj has witnessed firsthand the rapid developments that have taken place in the sector in the Kingdom over recent years.
"I think it's wonderful. Thankfully our government is supporting us 100 percent and anything we need we can ask for. The General Entertainment Authority, Ministry of Culture, and everybody is helping us, and I feel that Saudi artists need nothing," he said.
It is a lovely feeling when you're doing standup, and you make people laugh.
Ibrahim Al-Hajjaj
Al-Hajjaj was joined by fellow comics Al-Shamrani, Hashem Al-Hawsawi, Mohammed Hilal, Nawaf Al-Shubaily, and Khaled Omar at the Mohammed Al-Ali Theater in Boulevard Riyadh City, one of Riyadh Season's 14 zones.
They performed game shows with scenes consisting of six comedy segments based on improvisation between two teams representing several scenarios chosen by the audience.
The funnymen have previously performed their standup routines on the MSC Bellissima cruise ship.
Al-Shamrani, known by his stage name Goge, said: "I am very thankful to have been a part of the House of Comedy. We have had wonderful experiences together."
And Al-Hajjaj pointed out that the use of comedy could often help resolve many issues in life. "I think just smiling before your problems will eventually make it less harmful to your body, into your mind, and soul."
The comedians, from different regions of the Kingdom, all perform their shows in Arabic to help connect with audiences.
"I perform local comedy, I do all of my shows in Arabic, and I always encourage my fellow comedians to do their jokes in Arabic.
"I think humor comes from blood, and it's from your environment, where you were raised, where you went to school. I think comedy comes from blood, and if your blood is Arabic, your jokes are always going to be in Arabic," Al-Hajjaj added.
And he urged young Saudis to explore careers in the entertainment industry.
"I think any talented person that is just sitting at home will always be a talented person just sitting at home. The Ministry of Culture is always giving courses. The General Entertainment Authority is always giving opportunities for people to pursue their talents," he said.
With the current support and resources provided to the entertainment sector in the country, Al-Hajjaj reckoned it could only continue to flourish.
"I think in the next five years, we will be experiencing a blast of comedians, a blast of new young talents and new young actors and actresses," he added.
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Westmoreland Alumni Q&A with Marcus Barnes
The former Jeannette football standout is a safety at William and Mary
Wed Nov 03, 2021 - 11:18PM
Jeannette's Marcus Barnes has six tackes and an interception in three games this season for William & Mary.
Last Updated: Wed Nov 03, 2021 - 11:26PM
When it comes to WPIAL football tradition, perhaps no team can match the heritage of Jeannette. The Jayhawks have captured a bevy of titles and have produced countless players who went to compete at the college and pro levels. Marcus Barnes fits both descriptions, as he was a key member of Jeannette's WPIAL and PIAA championship team in 2017, and now is a starter at the College of William and Mary. Barnes is in the spotlight for the latest edition of the Westmoreland Alum Q&A.
Barnes cracked the Jeannette varsity as a freshman running back in 2015, as the Jayhawks went 11-2 overall, including 7-1 in conference play. They qualified for the WPIAL Class A playoffs, and defeated Chartiers-Houston, Neshannock, and Cardinal Wuerl North Catholic to reach the title game. However, Jeannette was overmatched by Clairton in the championship.
In 2016, Barnes shifted primarily to receiver on offense and contributed 11 receptions for 136 yards and a touchdown. Jeannette posted a mark of 12-2, including 6-1 in conference. In the WPIAL Class 1A postseason, Jeannette defeated Shenango, Springdale, and Rochester, returning to the championship. Once again, though, the Jayhawks were bested by Clairton.
The following season was one for the record books, though. As a junior, Barnes posted 33 receptions for 566 yards and 10 touchdowns. Meanwhile, the Jayhawks went 6-1 in conference play, and once again qualified for the Class 1A postseason. From there, Jeannette defeated Monessen and Rochester, setting up another showdown against Clairton, this time in the semifinals. On this occasion, Jeannette prevailed, advancing to the WPIAL Championship Game. With district gold on the line, the Jayhawks edged Imani Christian Academy 35-34. From there, Jeannette knocked off Farrell to advance to the PIAA Class 1A Championship. In the state title game, the Jayhawks convincingly prevailed against Homer-Center 42-12, finishing with two titles and a record of 15-1.
In Barnes' senior campaign in 2018, he hauled in 32 passes for 555 yards and nine scores. Jeannette posted a record of 11-1, including 6-0 in conference play. In the WPIAL postseason, the Jayhawks defeated Monessen, but fell to Rochester in the semifinals.
During his tenure at Jeannette, Barnes garnered All-Conference and All-State honors on the gridiron. He was also a four-year letterwinner in basketball for the Jayhawks.
His future was in football, however, as he joined the College of William and Mary as a safety in 2019. Although he preserved redshirt status, Barnes played in three games, recording two tackles. The Tribe went 5-7 that season, including 3-5 in the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA).
William and Mary's 2020 season was postponed in the fall, and instead was shifted to this past spring. In the abbreviated season, Barnes started all three games, recording 14 tackles with a pass defensed. Meanwhile, the Tribe went 1-2.
This season, Barnes started in the season opener, but suffered an injury that sidelined him for approximately a month. He's since returned to the field, however, and has registered six tackles and an interception in three contests. William and Mary has enjoyed a strong campaign to this point, posting a record of 6-2, including 4-1 in the CAA.
Marcus took time from his schedule to answer questions about how he stayed engaged during his injury, the impact that Jeannette coach Roy Hall had on his career, and his favorite holiday.
Q: What has been the biggest area of improvement from your freshman year until now?
A: Understanding the playbook and how things work; also, getting more involved with campus.
Q: What are some of the most important aspects to succeed at safety?
A: Discipline, eyes, and communication. Knowing your assignment. Look back and see who is behind you - nothing but an end zone and fans.
Q: You missed several games earlier this season due to injury. How did you stay engaged during that time on the sidelines?
A: I wanted to keep my team going. I wanted them to attack every week like opening day. I also am very energetic and football is what I love, so it was not hard to be naturally locked in.
Q: What have been key factors in the team's strong start this fall?
A: Family - the team has faced a lot of adversity and we stick together and play for each other.
Q: What team and individual goals did you set for this season?
A: For the team, our goal is to have the best season William & Mary has had in years. Personally, I would like to just stay healthy and add some strength to our defense.
Q: What led to your decision to attend William & Mary?
A: I wanted to chase a good education and play at a high level of college football. They also showed real love, which is very important.
Q: What is your major, and ideal future profession?
A: I am a kinesiology major. I plan to continue my career in sports medicine after college.
Q: What has been the most enjoyable aspect of college aside from football?
A: I would have to go with living in a city of 19-24-year-olds; always life and something to do to clear your head. I also love the bond I have built with the guys around me.
Q: What was your fondest high school memory at Jeannette?
A: The bus ride to Hershey Park for the state championship game.
Q: Jayhawks' veteran head coach Roy Hall recently coached in his final game. What impact did he have on you?
A: It sucks to see him hang it up; he was a great coach and mentor to many. As for me, he helped keep me on track and focused. He prepared me to be ready for the bigger stage, always reminding me.
Q: You also excelled in basketball in high school. How did your skills on the hardwood benefit you in football?
A: I'd like to say I'm really a guard but my friends won't believe me, so I guess you could say it helped with my feet and lateral movement.
Q: If you could face any football player, past or present, who would you choose?
A: I need my get backs from Lamont Wade (of Clairton).
Q: Do you have any superstitions or rituals before, during, or after a game?
A: I like to pray to the most high and take in the opportunity. Other than that, whatever happens, happens - game time.
Q: If you could only eat one food for the rest of your life, what would it be?
A: I have been feeling CAVA, Mediterranean. Got to go CAVA.
Q: What is your favorite holiday? Why?
A: My favorite holiday? Hard one, might go Thanksgiving because I get to see more family. Also, Mom's pretzel Jell-O salad and Pop's turkey. Ready for that.
Recruiting Wednesday: Garrett Moorhead The Penn-Trafford PIAA champion lineman commits to Case Western Reserve
Derry Area hires Mike Arone as new football coach The Homer-Center alum is an assistant principal in the district
Jason Marucco to resign as Greater Latrobe football coach The Wildcat alum compiled a 20-56 record in eight seasons at Greater Latrobe
Four Westmoreland County football schools to drop in classification Hempfield and Norwin will lower to 5A while Greater Latrobe and Kiski Area will move to 4A
Jeannette hires alum Thomas Paulone as football coach The former Jayhawks' quarterback replaces Roy Hall who retired after 37 years


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As a result of Hurricane Sandy, borrowers who were in the midst of FHA mortgage refinancing, or other mortgage transactions in affected areas, should understand that many of these dealings have now been put on hold. A large number of homes will have to be inspected or re-inspected for potential damages caused by the superstorm. Estimates of damages from the storm is somewhere between 60 billion and $90 billion over seven states.
The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) and Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA)— oversight authority for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac—encourage lenders to work with home owners who homes were destroyed or need repairs, individuals in the trial period of mortgage modifications, or borrowers who need to refinance their homes.
Mortgage lenders have assurances from government agencies that if the loans pulled for examination in the future, lenders will not be penalized for making reasonable judgment regarding transactions for borrowers affected by the natural disaster.
Depending on how badly your area was hit by the storm, borrowers who wish to continue with their mortgage refinancing need to understand that they may need to satisfy additional requirements. For example, even for homes that did not sustain damage, many lenders may now require borrowers to purchase flood insurance for properties in a flood zone.
In addition, the uncertainty of these locations has a direct influence of property values. Home owners in areas hit hard by the storm should expect a lower home value after a property reappraisal.
Many homes that were not destroyed by the storm still suffer significant water damage. How owners who has closings scheduled need to understand that FHA-approved lenders, like other banks, have put many of these transactions on hold. Any defects in the home resulting from the storm will need to be cured before you can continue with mortgage refinancing.
FHA has granted a 90-day moratorium on foreclosure and forbearance on foreclosure agreements. Homeowners who lost their home or need to make repairs because of storm-related damage can apply for the FHA 203 (h) loan program. The program is designed specifically for the "reconstruction or replacement" of homes under these circumstances.
For borrowers who want to buy or refinance their mortgage and get repair money with a single loan, and the property is not located in a declared disaster area, speak to the lender about a loan program call 203 (k).
Borrowers can find out more about both mortgage programs by calling FHA at 1-800 CALL FHA.
Homeowners who request a mortgage modification, which alters or adjusts the terms of their home mortgage, need to undergo a comprehensive review of their personal financial situation. Hurricane Sandy created unusual or unique circumstances for many homeowners who not only lost their homes or suffered costly damages, but have lost their source of income.
The FHA and FHFA have given mortgage lenders the support they need to consider loan modification requests without the fear of "buy-back" penalties later down the line. However, lenders must still use sensible "loan workout arrangements" when restructuring loans.
This requirement does not prevent mortgage lenders from making loan modifications for borrowers whose credit scores have suffered or circumstances make them a higher risk in other categories.


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L-Arginine: 5.25g per serving
L-arginine-induced vasodilation in healthy humans: pharmacokinetic-pharmacodynamic relationship.
Administration of L-arginine by intravenous infusion or via oral absorption has been shown to induce peripheral vasodilation in humans, and to improve endothelium-dependent vasodilation. This Clinical Trial investigated the pharmacokinetics and pharmacokinetic-pharmacodynamic relationship of L-arginine after a single intravenous infusion of 30 g or 5 g, or after a single oral application of 5 g, as compared with the respective placebo, in eight healthy male human subjects.
The vasodilator effects of L-arginine were assessed non-invasively by blood pressure monitoring and impedance cardiograph. Urinary nitrate and cyclic GMP excretion rates were measured as non-invasive indicators of endogenous Nitric Oxide production.
Plasma L-arginine levels increased to (mean +/- s.e.mean) 6223+/-407 (range, 5100-7680) and 822+/-59 (527-955) micromol l(-1) after intravenous infusion of 30 g and 5 g L-arginine, respectively, and to 310+/-152 (118-1219) micromol l(-1) after oral ingestion of 5 g L-arginine. Oral bioavailability of L-arginine was 68+/-9 (51-87)%. Clearance was 544+/-24 (440-620), 894+/-164 (470-1190), and 1018+/-230 (710-2130) ml min(-1), and elimination half-life was calculated as 41.6+/-2.3 (34-55), 59.6+/-9.1 (24-98), and 79.5+/-9.3 (50-121) min, respectively, for 30 g i.v., 6 g i.v., and 6 g p.o. of L-arginine.
Blood pressure and total peripheral resistance were significantly decreased after intravenous infusion of L-arginine. After infusion of 5 g L-arginine, urinary nitrate excretion also significantly increased, (nitrate by 47+/-12% [P<0.05], cyclic GMP by 67+/-47% [P= ns]), although to a lesser and more variable extent than after 30 g of L-arginine.
The onset and the duration of the vasodilator effect of L-arginine and its effects on endogenous Nitric Oxide production closely corresponded to the plasma concentration half-life of L-arginine, as indicated by an equilibration half-life of 6+/-2 (3.7-8.4) min between plasma concentration and effect in pharmacokinetic-pharmacodynamic analysis, and the lack of hysteresis in the plasma concentration-versus-effect plot.
The vascular effects of L-arginine are closely correlated with its plasma concentrations. This data may provide a basis for the utilization of L-arginine in cardiovascular diseases.
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L-Citrulline: 1g per serving
Short-term effects of L-citrulline supplementation on arterial stiffness in middle-aged men.
Nitric oxide plays a key role in the maintenance of vascular tone, contributing to the functional regulation of arterial stiffness.
This Clinical Trial examined the short-term effects of L-citrulline supplementation on arterial stiffness in humans.
In a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled parallel-group trial, 15 healthy male subjects (age: 58.3 ± 4.4 years) with brachial-ankle pulse wave velocity (baPWV; index of arterial stiffness >1400 cm/sec) were given 5.6g/day of L-citrulline or placebo for 7 days. baPWV and various clinical parameters were measured before (baseline) and after oral supplementation of L-citrulline or placebo.
Compared with the placebo group, baPWV was significantly reduced in the L-citrulline group (p<0.01). The serum nitrogen oxide (NOx, the sum of nitrite plus nitrate) and Nitric Oxide metabolic products were significantly increased only in the L-citrulline group (p<0.05). Plasma citrulline, arginine and the ratio of arginine/asymmetric dimethylarginine (ADMA), an endogenous inhibitor of NO synthase (arginine/ADMA ratio) were significantly increased in the L-citrulline group compared with the placebo group (p<0.05, p<0.01, p<0.05, respectively). Moreover, there was a correlation between the increase of plasma arginine and the reduction of baPWV (r=-0.553, p<0.05).
These findings suggest that L-citrulline supplementation may functionally improve arterial stiffness, independent of blood pressure, in humans.
Vitamin C: 0.45g per serving (525% NRV)
Diabetes is becoming a pandemic and numbers are expected to rise to 366 million (4.4 % of the global population) by 2030. In diabetic patients, long-term damage, dysfunction, and failure of different organs, especially the eyes (diabetic retinopathy), kidneys (diabetic nephropathy), nerves (diabetic neuropathy), heart (myocardial infarction), and blood vessels (atherosclerosis) are related to uncontrolled hyperglycaemia. Hyperglycaemia induces oxidative stress primarily by ROS. (Reactive Oxygen Species).
There is convincing experimental and clinical evidence that the generation of ROS increases in both types of diabetes and that the onset of diabetes is closely associated with oxidative stress. Vitamin C has been associated with decreased risk of developing diabetes mellitus (DM).
In Norfolk Prospective Study the association between fruit and vegetable intake and plasma levels of vitamin C and risk of type 2 DM was established. During 12-years of follow-up, 735 incident cases of diabetes were identified among nearly 21,000 participants. A significant inverse association was found between plasma levels of vitamin C and risk of diabetes (odds ratio = 0.38, 95 % confidence interval: 0.28–0.52). This is further supported by a study with longer follow up of 23 years which reported that antioxidants induced risk reduction of type 2 diabetes and vitamin C level was found to be significantly lower in both insulin dependent and non-dependent diabetes. Vitamin C reduces fasting and postprandial oxidative stress. Sharma et al. have observed reduced vitamin C levels in diabetic subjects. They further reported that vitamin C level is also associated with various components of metabolic syndrome and with the increment in component there is a sharp reduction in vitamin C level. In recent experimental studies it has been found that Vitamin C supplementation relieves oxidative stress in the blood and tissues of diabetic aged rats by modulating the antioxidant system and lipid profile.
Diabetes is associated with various micro vascular and macro vascular complications. Hyperglycaemia in diabetes is responsible for micro vascular ROS generation which causes endothelial dysfunction and vitamin C blocks acute hyperglycaemic impairment of endothelial function in diabetic subjects. The role of vitamin C in diabetic retinopathy has also been reported in various studies. Vitamin C supplementation reduces neovascularization, prevent the inhibition of retinal glutathione reductase, glutathione peroxidase and superoxide dismutase activities; hence vitamin C prevents oxidative stress induced retinopathy.
Vitamin C has a diverse role as an antioxidant protecting the immune cells against intracellular ROS production during inflammatory response, acting as an enzymatic cofactor and maintaining tissue integrity and plays a crucial role in formation of skin, epithelial and endothelial barriers. Vitamin C supplementation has been found to be beneficial in various inflammatory conditions and in improving, supporting and maintaining the health of the cardiovascular system.
Beetroot Extract: 0.21g per serving
The Potential Benefits Beetroot Extract Supplementation in Health and Disease.
The recent interest in beetroot extract has been primarily driven by the discovery that sources of dietary nitrate may have important implications for managing cardiovascular health.
Recent studies have provided compelling evidence that beetroot extract ingestion offers beneficial physiological effects that may translate to improved clinical outcomes for several pathologies, such as; hypertension, atherosclerosis, type 2 diabetes and dementia. Hypertension in particular has been the target of many therapeutic interventions and there are numerous studies that show beetroot, delivered acutely as a juice extract supplement significantly reduce systolic and diastolic blood pressure.
Beetroot's effect on the vasculature is largely attributed to its high inorganic nitrate content. Nitrate itself is not considered to mediate any specific physiological function; rather, nitrates beneficial effects are attributed to its in vivo reduction to nitric oxide (NO), a multifarious messenger molecule with important vascular and metabolic functions.
Nitrate delivered via a beetroot extract source is metabolised to nitrite, which can be further reduced to produce NO. The conversion of nitrite to NO can be catalysed by many molecules with reductase potential (i.e., electron donors), and to date, several proteins (i.e., deoxymyoglobin, xanthine oxidoreductase) and antioxidants (i.e., vitamin C) have been reported to facilitate this reduction. One of the most important functions of endogenous NO is to maintain endothelial function. The endothelium plays a critical role in the regulation of vascular homeostasis by maintaining thrombotic activity, platelet function, vascular tone and the delicate balance between the release of vasodilating (i.e., NO, prostacyclin) and vasoconstricting agents (i.e., endothelin-1, thromboxane). Because NO mediates many of the endothelium's functions, a depletion in NO availability, as seen with aging, has been singled out as the principal cause of endothelial dysfunction. Endothelial dysfunction is proposed as a primary risk factor for several cardiovascular disorders and has been implicated in the pathogenesis of hypertension and atherosclerosis. Therefore, beetroot extract, as a natural NO donor, has been explored as a nutritional approach to preserve or restore endothelial function.
Webb et al. were the first to investigate the effects of a beetroot extract supplement on endothelial function in healthy participants. They measured brachial artery (BA) endothelial function using the flow mediated dilation technique (FMD), which involved calculating BA dilation before and after a 20-min ischemic insult. The ischemic procedure (BA occlusion) was effective at inducing endothelial dysfunction, as evidenced by the 60% decrease from pre-to post BAFMD response. However, when participants were pre-treated 2 h prior with a single serving of beetroot juice (500 mL; 23 mmol of nitrate) the BAFMD response was maintained at pre-ischemic levels, suggesting that beetroot juice acted to preserve endothelial function.
Hobbs et al. extended these findings, examining the acute intake of a novel beetroot enriched bread (100 g beetroot, nitrate; 1.1 mmol) on micro vascular function and peripheral arterial stiffness in young healthy males. Although arterial stiffness, assessed by pulse wave velocity and augmentation index, was unaffected by the intervention, the beetroot bread increased micro vascular vasodilation, as measured by changes in cutaneous perfusion using laser doppler imaging (LDI). Endothelium-independent vasodilation (perfusion units) was ~343% greater in the 6 h after ingesting the beetroot enriched bread compared to the control bread. Importantly, this study provided evidence that even a small nitrate load (1.1 mmol) can augment marked improvements in intravascular function. Similar vascular effects were also reported in a study with older populations. Using apparently healthy but slightly obese, older participants (~61 years), Joris and Mensink, investigated whether beetroot juice supplementation would prevent postprandial impairments in BAFMD. In a randomized crossover design, BAFMD response fell by ~1.6% in the control condition, whereas after beetroot juice (140 mL, nitrate; 500 mg) the impairment was only ~0.4%, indicative of a beetroot-mediated protective effect on postprandial endothelial function.
However, nitrate is not the only constituent of beetroot extract proposed to have beneficial effects in health and disease. Beetroot is a rich source of phytochemical compounds that includes ascorbic acid, carotenoids, phenolic acids and flavonoids.
Studies report that beetroot, in the form of an extract supplement, protects against oxidative damage to DNA, lipid and protein structures in vitro. A study by Wootton-Beard and Colleagues suggests that a key mechanism by which beetroot extract exerts its antioxidant effects is by scavenging radical species.
Beetroot extract has emerged as a potent anti-inflammatory agent. At least part of its anti-inflammatory effects seems to be mediated by interfering with pro-inflammatory signalling cascades. The most important of these is the Nuclear Factor-Kappa B (NF-κB) cascade, as it directly activates and transcribes most gene targets that regulate and amplify the inflammatory response (i.e., cytokines, chemokines, apoptotic and phagocytic cells).This raises the possibility that betanin rich beetroot extract could exhibit anti-inflammatory effects to rival synthetic drugs.
Based on the available data, beetroot extract concludes to be a powerful dietary source of health promoting agents that holds potential as therapeutic treatment for several pathological disorders. The powerful antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and vascular-protective effects offered by beetroot and its constituents have been clearly demonstrated by several in vitro and in vivo human and animal studies; hence its increasing popularity as a nutritional approach to help manage cardiovascular disease and cancer. In the human studies to date, beetroot supplementation has been reported to reduce blood pressure, attenuate inflammation, avert oxidative stress, preserve endothelial function and restore cerebrovascular haemodynamics.
Grape Seed Extract: 0.08g per serving
It is widely recognized that oxidative stress is implicated in the pathogenesis of hypertension.
Oxidative stress is defined as an excessive production of reactive oxygen species (ROS) that cannot be quenched by antioxidants. Agents that can suppress oxidative stress therefore represent an effective therapeutic option for the management and treatment of hypertension. Overwhelming evidence from in vitro experiments suggests that grape seed extract has an antioxidant property that can protect cells from ROS-mediated DNA damage. This property is mainly determined by polyphenols, especially proanthocyanidins, contained in grape seed extract, which can well interpret the French paradox that refers to the low rate of coronary heart disease mortality in France people despite the diets being rich in saturated fat. Several clinical trials have reported a beneficial impact of grape seed extract on blood pressure.
The key findings in study was that grape seed extract exerted a beneficial impact on blood pressure, and this impact was more obvious in younger or obese subjects, as well as in patients with metabolic disorders.
With accumulation of data from a number of clinical trials, a meta-analysis was undertaken that involved 16 trials and 810 study subjects, findings demonstrated the apparently beneficial impact of grape seed extract on both Systolic BP and Diastolic BP. It is widely recognized that grape seed extract, a polyphenolic compound, contains antioxidants that can help prevent cell damage caused by free radicals. Experimental data have indicated that grape seed extract could lead to an endothelium-dependent relaxation in rabbit aorta. Moreover, Lopez-Sepulveda et al found that polyphenols in red wine were able to improve endothelial function of large vessels in female spontaneously hypertensive rats by enhancing nitric oxide bioactivity and lowering blood pressure. Further experiments by Wallerath et al suggested that resveratrol, a polyphenolic phytoalexin in red wine, could enhance the expression and activity of endothelial nitric oxide synthase in human umbilical vein endothelial cells, possibly through the activation of PI3K/Akt pathway. These findings potentially contribute to a better understanding of the mechanism of grape seed extract treatment and blood pressure regulation.
Findings demonstrate that grape seed extract can exert a beneficial impact on blood pressure, and this impact was more obvious in younger or obese subjects, as well in patients with metabolic disorders.
Resveratrol Extract: 0.0315g per serving
The increased incidence of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) (atherosclerosis, hypertension, stroke, ischemic heart diseases, heart failure, etc.) will lead to an expected worldwide number of CVD-related deaths of more than 23.6 million by 2030. Resveratrol (RES) is a non-flavonoid polyphenolic compound that is a stilbene derivative. It is a phytoalexin produced by plants, and is notably present in grapes and red wine. It could play a potential protective role against CVDs.
One of the cardioprotective mechanisms of RES is due to its ability to upregulate eNOS, which favours nitric oxide-mediated vasodilation. In vitro experiments under conditions mimicking diabetes, i.e., in the presence of high glucose concentrations, have indirectly shown a potential benefit of RES on endothelial function, by improving the bioavailability of nitric oxide (•NO).
Diabetes is a well-known CV risk factor. It is characterized by a chronic hyperglycaemia, micro- and macrovascular complications including an accelerated atherosclerosis, lipid accumulation in the arterial intima, chronic inflammation and oxidative stress. This is concomitant with an endothelial dysfunction, a proinflammatory phenotype, an intracellular oxidative stress, and consequent perturbations of the •NO pathway. The physiological roles of •NO consist in improving the vasodilation and decreasing platelet aggregation, leukocyte recruitment and proliferation of smooth muscle cells, which is in favour of an inhibition of atherosclerosis formation and progression. RES could exhibit beneficial properties both as an antioxidant and as a regulator of •NO metabolism.
Atherosclerosis predominantly affects the intimal layer of the arterial vessel wall. It is characterized by the deposition of extracellular lipids, the proliferation and migration of local smooth muscle cells, and a chronic inflammation. It leads to luminal narrowing and/or thrombus formation, resulting in clinical events such as coronary artery disease, peripheral arterial disease or stroke. Due to the involvement of lipids, especially low-density lipoproteins (LDLs), in the atherosclerotic process, it could be of interest to improve the lipid profile. Some preclinical studies have shown that RES could modify this profile, notably by decreasing plasma triglyceride and LDL-cholesterol levels, and by increasing HDL-cholesterol. As reported by Cho et al. RES could also potentiate the hypocholesterolemiant action of pravastatin, by down-regulating the 3-hydroxy-3-methyl-glutaryl-CoAreductase (HMG-CoA reductase), an enzyme that intervenes in the first steps of cholesterol biosynthesis. Besides, RES could increase the expression of the LDL receptors (LDL-R) in hepatocytes in vitro, thereby contributing to further decrease blood LDL-cholesterol levels. In addition, the antioxidant properties of RES resulted in a decrease of LDL oxidation (process directly involved in atherogenesis, an induction of several endogenous antioxidant systems, and anti-inflammatory properties. The inhibition of smooth muscle cell migration also participates to the antiatherogenic properties of RES. All these properties show that RES acts on the major factors involved in the atherosclerotic process.
Hypertension constitutes a major risk factor for CVDs. Anti-hypertensive effects of RES have been reported in several animal models of hypertension, after treatment by 10 to 320 mg RES/kg body weight/day, for 14 days to 10 weeks, depending on the studies. It is noteworthy that relatively low doses of RES (5–10 mg/kg/day) significantly lowered blood pressure in animal models associating hypertension with insulin resistance, which could suggest that RES would be more efficient in patients with diabetes or metabolic syndrome. In several studies, RES was administered prior to the development of hypertension. For instance, Dolinsky et al. observed that a high dose of RES attenuated high pressure and prevented cardiac hypertrophy in two hypertensive animal models, namely spontaneously hypertensive rats and angiotensin-II infused mice. A few studies have shown the ability of RES to reverse cardiac hypertrophy and contractile dysfunction, two structural and functional abnormalities associated with hypertension.
Considering the beneficial effects of RES on hypertension, obesity, inflammation, diabetes and dyslipidemia, RES could constitute an interesting pharmacological approach for the treatment of metabolic syndrome, which is associated with an increased risk of CVD development. Most studies showed effectiveness of RES when it was administered as a pre-treatment.
Vitamin K2: 180mcg per serving
Adequate intake of vitamin K2 has been shown to lower the risk of vascular damage because it activates MGP, which inhibits calcium from depositing in the vessel walls. Hence, calcium is available for multiple other roles in the body, leaving the arteries healthy and flexible.
Vitamin K2 deficiency results in inadequate activation of MGP, which greatly impairs the process of calcium removal and increases the risk of calcification of the blood vessels. Because that calcification occurs in the vessel walls, it leads to thickening of the wall via calcified plaques (i.e., to the typical progression of atherosclerosis), which is associated with a higher risk of cardiovascular events.
A population-based Rotterdam study studied 4807 healthy men and women older than age 55 years, evaluating the relationship between dietary intake of vitamin K2 and aortic calcification, heart disease, and all-cause mortality. The study revealed that high dietary intake of vitamin K2 —at least 32 mcg per day, with no intake of vitamin K1, was associated with a 50% reduction in death from cardiovascular issues related to arterial calcification and a 25% reduction in all-cause mortality.
Those findings were supported by another population-based study with 16 000 healthy women aged 49 to 70 years. After 8 years, the data showed that a high intake of natural vitamin K2 was associated with protection against cardiovascular events. For every 10 mcg of dietary vitamin K2 consumed in the forms of menaquinone 7 (MK-7), menaquinone 8 (MK-8), and menaquinone 9 (MK-9), the risk of coronary heart disease was reduced by 9%. A study on 564 postmenopausal women also revealed that intake of vitamin K2 was associated with decreased coronary calcification.
One recent, double-blind, randomized clinical trial investigated the effects of supplemental MK-7, MenaQ7 (NattoPharma ASA, Hovik, Norway), within a 3-year period for a group of 244 postmenopausal Dutch women. The researchers found that a daily dose of 180 mcg was enough to improve bone mineral density, bone strength, and cardiovascular health.
A study pending publication of 244 postmenopausal women who took supplements with 180 mcg of vitamin K2, as MK-7, for 3 years daily actually showed a significant improvement in cardiovascular health as measured by ultrasound and pulse-wave velocity, which are recognized as standard measurements for cardiovascular health. In that trial, carotid artery distensibility was significantly improved for a 3-year period as compared with that of a placebo group. Also, pulse-wave velocity showed a statistically significantly decrease after 3 years for the vitamin K2 (MK-7) group, but not for the placebo group, demonstrating an increase in the elasticity and reduction in age-related arterial stiffening.
K2 is linked to many benefits, particularly bone and cardiovascular health. Because diets often fall short of the guidelines, in particular in individuals with higher needs, such as older adults, and postmenopausal women, dietary supplementation can help address the body's demands. Vitamin K2 promotes arterial flexibility by preventing accumulation of arterial calcium and supplementation with it could correct calcium amounts in the body that are out of balance. Thus, calcium in tandem with vitamin K2 may well be the solution for bringing necessary bone benefits while circumventing an increased risk for heart disease.
Vitamin D3: 1000iu per serving (500% NRV)
Vitamin D3 plays a well-recognised role in musculoskeletal health but evidence also suggests a critical role in blood pressure (BP) regulation and vascular health. In vivo and in vitro studies have suggested a number of pathways by which Vitamin D3 could directly benefit the vasculature in addition to acting as a negative regulator of the renin-angiotensin system to influence BP control and modify large artery stiffness. Observational data during the last decade suggest a relationship of low Vitamin D3 levels with cardiovascular end points, including coronary artery disease, myocardial infarction (MI), heart failure (HF), stroke and cardiovascular death. Additionally, more than 4 decades of cross-sectional research generally show a consistent inverse association between Vitamin D3 levels and surrogate cardiovascular markers of BP, large artery stiffness, atherosclerotic burden and endothelial function.
Vitamin D3 deficiency has been associated with an increased risk of death, HF, MI or stroke in healthy postmenopausal women, as well as with an increased risk of sudden cardiac death or fatal or non-fatal stroke, non-fatal MI and death related to other heart diseases among diabetic patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). In a small study of patients with acute coronary syndrome, Vitamin D3 deficiency was also independently associated with in-hospital cardiovascular death. In general population studies, low Vitamin D3 levels were associated with an increased incidence of coronary artery disease, MI, HF, stroke and all-cause death as well as increased cardiovascular death. Several other studies have demonstrated an increased risk of cardiovascular death associated with low Vitamin D3 levels among different patient groups including HF outpatients (in a small study), patients with metabolic syndrome and cardiovascular symptoms, and patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Furthermore, data extracted from medical records of 126 men with moderate CKD and Vitamin D3 deficiency showed that Vitamin D3 treatment was associated with decreased cardiovascular events. In this study, the treatment group was defined based on an increase in serum Vitamin D3 levels by 25% from baseline within 6 months, whilst the remaining patients were considered as controls. The risk of cardiovascular death was also lower among haemodialysis patients regularly using Vitamin D3 supplements in a Japanese hospital. Overall, these data suggest fairly consistently that low Vitamin D3 levels are associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular events, including death; in addition, the data hint towards the potential for Vitamin D3 supplementation possibly reversing the adverse cardiovascular effects of low Vitamin D3.
Brachial BP, large artery stiffness (as measured by carotid-to-femoral pulse wave velocity, an estimate of aortic pulse wave velocity and the current "gold standard" measure of large artery stiffness) and central hemodynamic parameters (such as augmentation index, a marker of central systolic loading) are independent predictors of cardiovascular risk. Many observational studies have reported an inverse association between low Vitamin D3 levels and brachial BP in large samples from the general population, but also among Peruvian adolescents, middle-aged individuals, people aged >60 years and the elderly, pregnant women and women aged 20-80 years. Other markers of regional arterial stiffness, including increased carotid-radial pulse wave velocity and brachial-ankle pulse wave velocity, have been associated with lower Vitamin D3 levels among people with type 2 diabetes mellitus. In summary, observational evidence is consistently and strongly supportive of an association between Vitamin D3, BP and vascular health.
Strong relationships have also been observed between Vitamin D3 level, atherosclerotic burden and endothelial function markers. Carotid intima medial thickness, a marker of large artery atherosclerosis, known to be predictive of cardiovascular events, was found to be inversely associated with low Vitamin D3 levels among different populations, including apparently healthy, predominantly white older individuals, relatively healthy Chinese women and patients with peripheral arterial disease.
Vitamin D deficiency is a highly prevalent condition and is independently associated with most CVD risk factors and to CVD morbidity and mortality.
SYNERGISTIC RELATIONSHIPS Citrulline and Arginine
Citrulline and arginine scientific studies.
A study in humans showed the citrulline supplementation's "time release" effect on arginine production. In this study an oral dose of 1 gram of citrulline resulted in a 227% peak increase in plasma arginine levels after 4 hours, compared with a 90% peak increase with the same dose of arginine.
Oral administration of citrulline alongside arginine appears to be considerably more efficient at raising plasma levels of arginine over the long term than arginine by itself.
Reduces blood pressure
L-Arginine and L-Citrulline supplementation combination has shown to reduce blood pressure in 17 young (average age 21.6 years) men with normal blood pressure after they were submitted to a cold pressor test (CPT). (A cold pressor test is a cardiovascular test done by having the subject immerse his hand into a bucket of ice water for one minute. Blood pressure and heart rate are then evaluated). The men were randomly assigned to four weeks of oral citrulline and arginine supplementation or placebo in a crossover design. Blood pressure was measured after the blood pressor test.
The results showed that compared to placebo, oral citrulline and arginine decreased brachial systolic blood pressure (-6 +/- 11 mm Hg), aortic systolic blood pressure (-4 +/- 10 mm Hg), and aortic pulse pressure (-3 +/- 6 mm Hg) during CPT.
Even more importantly, new studies are showing that supplemental citrulline also assists in nitric oxide production by boosting blood levels of arginine.
SYNERGISTIC RELATIONSHIPS Vitamin C and Arginine
A study published in the journal of sports and science medicine has found that vitamin C combined with arginine increases NO levels more than just arginine alone. Supposedly, vitamin C destroys free radicals that break down nitric oxide.
According to the literature L- Arginine supplementation improves physical performance by decreasing fatigue due to nitric oxide (NO) vasodilatation effect. This investigation sought to assess the effect of L-Arginine supplementation on strength and body composition of young soccer players during an 8-week weight training protocol.
20 soccer players, age between 17 and 19 years old (mean 17.65 ± 0.8 yrs. were supplemented either with 3 g of L-arginine plus 1 g of vitamin C (group ARG) or just with 1 g of vitamin C (group CON). They underwent eight weeks of weight training (3 times/ week). Statistical analyses used were ANOVA and "t" test.
Group ARG showed a significant increase in body-weight (66.4 ± 6.1; 67.84 ± 6.8 kg), lean body mass (60.38 ± 6.05; 62.07± 5.9 kg) and muscular strength of both legs, right(R) and left(L) (Extension R 184.8 ± 17.4 to 195.8 ± 16.3; L 191.1 ± 18.4 to 199.1 ± 19.1), and a decrease in body fat (6.02 ± 0.6 - 5.77 ± 0.59 Kg) and %body fat (9.45 ± 0.8 to 8.66 ± 0.77) (p<0.05). There was no significant change in CON group.
NITRIC OXIDE (NO) is one of the simplest molecules in biology, comprised of just two atoms—one atom of nitrogen (N) and one of oxygen (O). Though nitric oxide's structure is simple, nitric oxide is now regarded as the most significant molecule in the body, one that is crucial to a person's well-being.
Nitric oxide is a powerful signalling molecule present in the cardiovascular and nervous systems as well as throughout the rest of the body, influencing the functioning of virtually every bodily organ, including the lungs, liver, kidneys, stomach, genitals, and, of course, the heart. Among the many vital duties nitric oxide performs is its role as a vasodilator, meaning that it helps control blood flow to every part of the body. nitric oxide relaxes and enlarges the blood vessels, ensuring that blood can efficiently nourish the heart, helping to support healthy blood pressure levels. Nitric oxide also works to prevent the formation of blood clots, which can be a trigger for strokes and heart attacks, whilst slowing the accumulation of atherosclerotic plaque in the blood vessels along with supporting the immune system, combating toxins and providing a strong internal defence system. Nitric oxide therefore plays a vital role in the health of your arteries, and thus your heart and therefore your quality of general health.
The manufacture of nitric oxide takes place mainly in the endothelium— which is the layer of cells lining the interior surface of the blood vessels. Heart disease, being overweight, lack of exercise, smoking, high cholesterol, high blood pressure and high levels of homocysteine all, amongst other issues, cause damage to the endothelium. And a damaged endothelium is clearly not conducive to the production of nitric oxide, which results in more damage and an increasingly dangerous downward spiral of declining health.
A damaged endothelium is not the only issue we need to address. Whilst L-Arginine is an amino acid that can produce nitric oxide in your system, unfortunately, the amounts that we consume from our food naturally are insufficient to make the difference in nitric oxide production that is required to stimulate health benefits. Supplementation is the best way to ensure a healthy endothelium resulting in nitric oxide production at its best.
Clinical evidence for maintaining reduced cholesterol when taking Arterial Formulation
Female patient (80 years) presented with very high cholesterol (over 6.5) and was put on statins by her Doctor - which successfully reduced her cholesterol. Patient did not like taking the statins as she experienced very unpleasant side effects and so told her Doctor she was going to stop taking them. Her cholesterol went back up, so her Doctor insisted that she go back on statins again – which she did and her cholesterol came down again to 5.2. Patient asked her Doctor if she could stop the statins for 3 months and take Arterial Formulation. The Doctor agreed on the proviso he took blood tests so he could monitor and check. He took blood tests (Results-A) at the start of the 3 months, but cautioned patient that he wanted to retest her after the 3 months and if her cholesterol had gone back up again she would need to start taking statins again. After 3 months her re-test blood works (Results-B) show that not only has the cholesterol level not gone up again, it has actually dropped by a further .5 points down to 4.7. Her Doctor expressed great surprise and has asked for more information on Arterial Formulation and has agreed the patient does not need to start taking statins again as long as she continues taking Arterial Formulation. He also advised that there were improvements in other blood test results as well, since taking Arterial Formulation.
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How do you reposition a bank for growth without sacrificing its customer relationships?
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By positioning it as a partner in its customers' financial journeys.
North Jersey Community Bank (NJCB) was founded by local community and business leaders to provide the highest level of personalized community banking services to the New Jersey market.
Recognizing the future financial opportunities and long-term growth outside of New Jersey, NJCB realized that it would require a new name—ConnectOne Bank—and branding in order to expand its geographic reach and footprint, but without losing the culture of caring that sets it apart from other banks.
ScheinerInc.'s strategy was to reflect the essence of the bank's "culture of caring" philosophy that governs everything it does, from fostering relationships and transparency to maintaining an ongoing dialogue with its customers.
Our approach was to communicate the personal relationships that ConnectOne Bank creates and maintains with its customers through portraiture imagery and messaging that are uncharacteristic for a bank.
The new name, ConnectOne Bank, celebrates the bank's focus on connecting its customers with their financial goals. The new identity visually reinforces how every customer has a voice and a seat at the table with the bank's team, differentiating ConnectOne Bank as a better place to bank.
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It's impossible to talk about movies about money without mentioning one of the most beloved movies of all time, "It's a Wonderful Life." The film follows George Bailey (played by Jimmy Stewart) on a journey guided by a guardian angel who teaches him what's most important in life and that money isn't everything.
The blockbuster hit "Wall Street" made the phrase, "greed is good," famous during the height of mass consumption culture in the late eighties. Gordon Gekko (Michael Douglas) convincingly portrays a money obsessed stockbroker in New York who tempts a young broker (Charlie Sheen) down the shady and dangerous path of insider trading, fast cars and fast women.
The famous quote, "Show me the money!" earns this movie a spot on the list. In it, successful sports agent Jerry Maguire (Tom Cruise) is fired from his company after penning a mission statement suggesting they take on fewer clients and therefore make less money. After being fired, he loses everything, but heartwarmingly discovers what – and who – is truly important in life.
This film stars Christian Bale, Steve Carell and Ryan Gosling and is based on the 2010 novel by Michael Lewis. It explores the build-up of the United States housing bubble and the stories of a group of investors who discovered just how flawed and corrupt the market had become leading up to the worst financial crisis since the Great Depression.
This biographical drama starring Leonardo DiCaprio is based on the life of Frank Abagnale Jr. Before he turned 19, Abagnale successfully executed cons worth millions of dollars. Abagnale became so talented at forging checks that the FBI turned to him for help catching other criminals. The film also stars Tom Hanks as an FBI agent pursuing Abagnale, but his character always ends up just one step behind.
As entertaining as it is to watch the drama of financial success and ruin play out on the big screen, it's important that in reality, you're financially prepared for whatever life throws as you. Our certified credit counselors at American Financial Solutions are here for you Monday through Friday to offer advice and debt solutions that fit your needs. Give us a call today at (888) 864-8548.


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As many schools throughout Wisconsin get ready to take their winter breaks, the Public Policy Forum releases its 32nd annual public education report: Public Schooling in Southeast Wisconsin: 2017. In this year's analysis, we find reason for cautious optimism regarding some measures of academic achievement, while other longstanding challenges endure. Measures of college readiness and district report cards point to some progress for the region, while math and reading proficiency levels and academic achievement gaps remain as wide as ever.
The 2016-17 school year was one of relative stability with regard to accountability and assessment, however. School and district report cards are structured much as they were the previous year. We found the same number of districts (68) were rated as exceeding or significantly exceeding expectations as was the case in 2015-16, and none failed to meet expectations in 2016-17. Moreover, 2016-17 marked the second consecutive administration of the Forward Exam, making year-over-year comparisons of math and reading achievement possible for the first time since 2014-15.
At the same time, the "the public schooling" landscape in Wisconsin continues to expand with the help of recent provisions in the 2017-2019 state budget. Total state funding in this biennium across all three sectors – traditional public, charter, and choice – has reached historical highs. In addition, enrollments in both charter and choice schools stand to accelerate in future years.
Meanwhile, enrollment in public school districts is still falling, although at a slower pace than in previous years. The budget contained a number of other provisions affecting public education in Wisconsin such as special education vouchers, changes to teacher licensure rules, and funding for school-related mental health services, which we briefly describe in the report.
Pace of school district enrollment decline abating. Public school district enrollment continues to fall, but at a slower rate than in the recent past. Districts enrolled 817 fewer students in 2016-17 relative to the previous year, a loss of only 0.3%. This comes on the heels of larger one-year losses over the past two years (1.2% in 2015-16 and 0.8% in 2014-15).
Minority enrollment continues to grow steadily. Students of color now make up 44.4% of all students in the region. This reflects a steady upward climb in recent years (from 42.7% in 2014-15 and 43.3% in 2015-16).
Proficiency levels in math and English Language Arts (ELA) remain alarmingly low. Similar to the prior year, at every grade between 3rd and 8th grades, the share of the region's students who demonstrate proficiency or higher in either math or ELA is well below 50%. This stubborn trend that has persisted since 2011 as measured by three distinct statewide assessments (WKCE, Badger, and Forward).
News mixed on college readiness indicators: The composite ACT score for the region in 2015-16 was 21.1, a slight uptick (0.2 points) over 2014-15 and a point higher than the statewide score of 20.1. Meanwhile, participation in AP exams continues to grow (to 19.6%), though the pass rate fell by 2.3 percentage points to 63.8%. Graduation rates in the region declined for the second year in a row to 83.2%.
No regional progress on achievement gaps. Gaps in proficiency levels for 3rd and 8th grade math and ELA have not budged since 2015-16, ranging from 40 to 47 points between African American and white students, and a somewhat narrower range between Hispanic students and their white peers (26 to 33 points). Similar gaps persist for AP pass rates. Racial and income-based achievement disparities on graduation rates (16 to 30 percentage points) and ACT scores (2.6 to 4.9 points) also are large and persistent.
We hope our findings, considered both for individual districts and collectively, will help school, district, and policy leaders define priorities and appropriately focus resources as they seek to enhance achievement for K-12 students throughout Wisconsin's public education system.


We have classified the following players as Safe Picks for 2018. We will be updating this list throughout the pre-season.
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How to Handle a Philadelphia Hit and Run Claim
In September of 2012, the penalty for hit-and-run accidents in Pennsylvania became stricter. Representative Dave Reed had introduced a bill changing the penalties for drivers who leave accident scenes after a 29-year-old was hit while riding his bike and the driver left instead of rendering aid. Under the new stricter penalties, there was no change to the minimum sentence of one year in prison for a fatal hit-and-run. However, the crime was upgraded to a second-degree felony instead of a third-degree felony as it had previously been classified. The law also made the maximum penalty for a fatal hit-and-run 10 years in prison, while previously a defendant could be sentenced to no more than seven years behind bars.
Stricter penalties aim to prevent drivers from fleeing accident scenes and to hold motorists accountable for their actions. A local district attorney interviewed by the Post Gazette advised drivers to always stop after accidents to try to save the lives of victims and face a lesser punishment. He commented; "Anyone who flees is always going to be treated more harshly."
Unfortunately, this is not necessarily true because PA laws still impose harsher punishments for impaired driving than for hit-and-run. A drunk driver who stays at a crash scene, for example, could face a minimum of three years imprisonment per victim with a maximum 10 year sentence. A driver who leaves the scene, on the other hand, faces a minimum of one year imprisonment if he doesn't stop but ends up coming forward after he has sobered up and admits he crashed.
As long as perverse incentives remain for drivers to leave crash scenes, there remains a very significant risk of hit-and-run accidents. Hit-and-runs can also happen for other reasons. Some people who leave after causing a crash do so because they are undocumented immigrants, because they do not have a valid driving license, because they were uninsured, or simply because they are scared of consequences. Victims face problems when drivers flee after a crash, because those who have been hurt by the accident do not have a defendant to name in a personal injury or wrongful death damage claim. Victims need to know how to handle a hit-and-run to protect their rights.
How to Handle a Hit and Run
The best way to handle a hit-and-run is to try to make sure the driver is found. This means providing as much info as you can to law enforcement. If the driver is found and has insurance or has money, you can collect compensation for damages from his insurer or from suing the driver personally. If the driver is not ever found, or is found but has no insurance and no money, you can see if you have optional uninsured motorist coverage to pay for damages.
You can also get some of your medical bills and wage loss paid through personal injury protection insurance, which PA's choice no fault insurance system may mandate you buy. PIP coverage is available in every accident, including hit-and-runs, regardless of who is to blame for the crash. Speaking with an experienced car accident attorney can best help protect your rights following a serious or fatal traffic collision.


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Luna Meaning - Origin and Names
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Means "moon" in Latin. In many beliefs, the Moon was an important deity, source of legends and cults related to fertility. Many goddesses such as Artemis, Diane and Isis are the representations. The Luna are celebrated on June 9 with Diane. St. Diana was born in Bologna in a noble family. Very young, she turned to God, against the advice of her parents, and founded a convent of Dominicans. She died in 1236.
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ECCLESIASTIC COMMONWEALTH COMMUNITY - The ECC is back online!
As all of you had noticed, we were offline due to a database problem for almost 2 months. Now we're back and improved. Thanks to all who sent emails asking when we would get back online!
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Meet Emmy Kasbit, The Nigerian Designer Behind Theresa May's Ankara Jacket – UK Prime Minister, Theresa May, who was recently in Lagos State, shows her excitement as she meets Emmy Kasbit, the Nigerian Designer behind her Ankara jacket.
Emmy Kasbit, which was launched in 2014, is owned by Okoro Emmanuel. It was birth out of a passion to dress unconventional men and women.


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Boxer Steps Down From iHeartCustom Afternoons
iHeartMedia WCOL/Columbus afternoon personality Brandon "Boxer" Nasby is stepping away from his role as a national iHeartCustom talent with The Boxer Show to focus on his local duties, which also include mornings on Talk sister WTVN-AM as Brandon Boxer. "I was one of the OGs to start this trailblazing opportunity for the company, and it's been an amazing ride, but after 12-plus years, I felt it was time to push new boundaries and endeavors," shares Nasby here. He says he has signed a new two-year deal with the company that will include a development opportunity to create and launch a collection of podcasts while "balancing out family and work life." Nasby has been heard on WCOL for more than two decades and has been with the company for 23 years. He launched the syndicated version of The Boxer Show via the iHeartCustom platform in April 2009. No word on who will succeed him for iHeartCustom afternoons. Reach Nasby here.
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Once ordained the world's loudest rock band by the Guinness Book of World Records, Deep Purple started off humbly enough. Their '68 debut Shades of Deep Purple featured mostly covers and contained little to set the band above a raft of Acid Rock novelty acts that included Iron Butterfly, Quicksilver Messenger Service and the Electric Prunes. Atrociously produced, even by '60s standards, the album's one saving grace is "Hush," a song that pits Ritchie Blackmore's wrecking-ball guitar against Jon Lord's sermonizing organs, auguring great things to come. Deep Purple in Rock (1970) and Fireball (1971) document the band's evolution from generic Psychedelic rockers to Heavy Metal pioneers. The band's power peaked the following year with Machine Head, a record that split the difference between Blue Cheer and Black Sabbath. "Smoke on the Water" quickly became their theme song, but deeper cuts like "Highway Star" and "Space Truckin'" are equally impressive. These songs make you want to double the speed limit and run from the law just for the hell of it, which is what any good rock song should do. The remaining years of the decade marked a turbulent, and frankly uninteresting period for the ... See More
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Deep Purple Concert Films
Classic Albums: Machine Head
Deep Purples Machine Head is one of the definitive rock albums of the 70s. Recorded in 1972 it features the classic Deep Purple line up of Ritchie Blackmore, Ian Gillan, Roger Glover, Jon Lord and Ian Paice at the very peak of their creative powers and became their most commercially successful album worldwide.The story of the albums creation, in the rooms and corridors of the Grand Hotel in Montreux following a fire which burnt down the Casino where they were planning to record, was immortalized in their all time classic track Smoke On The Water.This latest addition to the Classic Albums series features exclusive interviews with all the members of the band plus Martin Birch, the albums engineer, and renowned rock journalist Chris Welch. Alongside the interviews there is archive footage of the band performing tracks from the album in concert. Bonus features include very rare American footage of the band performing Smoke On The Water and the original 1972 promo film for Never Before.
Deep Purple / 50 min
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Come Hell or High Water, recorded in Birmingham in 1993, features Deep Purple's famed Mk. II lineup celebrating their 25th anniversary with a hard-hitting show featuring "Highway Star," "The Battle Rages On," "Smoke on the Water" and many more.
Deep Purple / 1 hr 59 min
In 1969 Deep Purple premiered Jon Lords groundbreaking Concerto For Group And Orchestra at the Royal Albert Hall. Thirty years later, in September 1999, Deep Purple and the London Symphony Orchestra returned to the same venue for the concertos second performance. The centrepiece of the concert is of course the concerto itself but it is preceded by a short set of other Jon Lord tracks, songs from Roger Glovers Butterfly Ball (sung by Ronnie James Dio) and Ian Paices jazz arrangement of the early Purple classic Wring That Neck. Following the concerto are five Deep Purple classics culminating with Smoke On The Water.
Live at the California Jam 1974
Deep Purple were the biggest selling album act in America when they embarked on a 28 date tour promoting their new album "Burn". The undoubted climax of this tour was headlining the California Jam Festival at Ontario Speedway in California, in front of 200,000 people. Their explosive set is presented here on DVD for the first time. The set list includes tracks from "Burn", as well as classics like "Space Truckin'" and "Smoke On The Water".
As the show came to a close, Blackmore - angered by troubles backstage - took his revenge on one of the TV cameras, before exploding his amps and destroying several guitars. It made for a visually astonishing climax to the set, and almost got the band banned from playing live in America again.
Perfect Strangers: Live
1984 saw the long-awaited reunion of the classic Deep Purple Mark II line-up of Ritchie Blackmore, Ian Gillan, Roger Glover, Jon Lord and Ian Paice. It was the first time they had been together since 1973. They recorded a brand new studio album, "Perfect Strangers" and headed out on tour. This show was filmed in Sydney, Australia and is the only full length concert film of the band at this time. It's a stunning concert with the band in incendiary form. The setlist mixes then new tracks from the "Perfect Strangers" album with favorites from the early seventies culminating in the brilliant "Smoke On The Water" finale. This is without doubt one of the finest Deep Purple concerts ever filmed and a must have for their legions of fans.
With Orchestra: Live at Montreux 2011
This concert features Deep Purple playing their classic hits with the accompaniment of a full contemporary orchestra conducted by Stephen "BK" Bentley-Klein. The orchestrated arrangements give an added depth and range to the familiar songs and the band, who are clearly enjoying the experience, deliver one of their finest performances. With a career stretching back into the late sixties and global album sales in excess of 100 million, Deep Purple need no introduction. They continue to record and perform around the world on an ongoing basis and remain of the finest hard rock bands on the planet as this live concert clearly shows.
Deep Purple Top Tracks
Live at Royal Albert Hall / Deep Purple / 05:59
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Live at the California Jam 1974 / Deep Purple / 07:45
Perfect Strangers: Live / Deep Purple / 11:54
Classic Albums: Machine Head / Deep Purple / 08:34
With Orchestra: Live at Montreux 2011 / Deep Purple / 06:48
Come Hell Or High Water / Deep Purple / 05:33
One Night in Dublin
On August 20th 2005, on what would have been his 56th birthday, a statue of Phil Lynott was unveiled in Dublins Grafton Street by his mother. There to witness the event were members of Thin Lizzy from throughout the bands career. Later that evening they joined forces under the leadership of Gary Moore for a concert that paid tribute to Phil Lynotts memory. The core band of Moore, Jethro Tull bass player Jonathan Noyce and Thin Lizzys one and only drummer Brian Downey were joined by the stellar guitar talents of Brian Robertson, Scott Gorham and Eric Bell for a set of Lizzy and Gary Moore classics.
Gary Moore / 1 hr
Viva! Hysteria: Live at the Joint, Las Vegas
With 100 million records sold worldwide, Def Leppard continues to be one of the most potent forces in global rock. For the past 30 years the band has been a top box-office draw, consistently selling out arenas worldwide. HYSTERIA was produced by Robert John "Mutt" Lange and following its release the album reached No. 1 on Billboard's Top 200 chart in the U.S. and also No. 1 on the U.K. Album chart. For the first time ever, Def Leppard played HYSTERIA in its entirety during an eleven-show residency which started on March 22, 2013 at The Joint in the Hard Rock Hotel And Casino in Las Vegas. The band played also under the fictitious name of DED FLATBIRD (which came about after someone once mispronounced Def Leppard as "Dead Flat Bird"). Two different opening sets of 35 mins. on each of the nights. The band showcased some fan favourite and rare songs from the early years of the band besides playing a selection of their greatest hits, highlighting classic material from throughout their career. The "Viva! HYSTERIA" show featured an elaborate set design created only for Def Leppard 's Las Vegas residency. Known for legendary big-scale arena shows, Def Leppard will bring their over-the-top production to your house as "Viva! HYSTERIA" is their first full live show shot in HD released commercially. Finally "Viva! HYSTERIA" showcases for the first time a career-defining album (excluding concept albums) performed live in its entirety - from start to finish - for a commercial audio/video release. "Viva! HYSTERIA"! is unlike any show Def Leppard has ever done or will ever do again.
Def Leppard / 2 hr 43 min
Rocks Donington
Aerosmith Rocks Donington is much more than just a great gig. It is a lasting document of the powerful and explosive bond that these five men - Steven Tyler, Joe Perry, Brad Whitford, Tom Hamilton, and Joey Kramer - have made with each other and with fans of rock 'n' roll everywhere. The film captures Aerosmith headlining the massive Download Festival at Donington Park with all their attitude and talent-drenched beauty as they deliver a blistering set of their greatest hits. It is a true once-in-a-lifetime rock 'n' roll experience to treasure and remember forever.
Aerosmith / 1 hr 45 min
Live at Montreux
With an unchanged line-up stretching back to 1969 and global album sales in excess of 50 million, ZZ Top continue to delight fans around the world with brilliant live concerts and great music. The band has made a number of visits to Montreux over the years and this concert from the 2013 Festival is undoubtedly one of their finest live performances. The set list blends tracks from early seventies albums such as "Tres Hombres" and "Fandango" through their eighties blockbuster period with "Eliminator" and "Afterburner" and up to their most recent release and return to their blues roots with "La Futura". The middle section of the concert features a jazz-blues tribute to the late Montreux Festival founder Claude Nobs with guest appearances by Mike Flanigin on Hammond Organ and Van Wilks on guitar. ZZ Top, the "lil' ol' band from Texas", are rocking the blues as strongly as ever!
ZZ Top / 1 hr 21 min
In December 1970, the English band Yes recorded a few of their hits from their second album, Time and a Word, for the show Pop Shop. Jon Anderson, Chris Squire, Steve Howe, and Alan White join the RTB team in studio, then in Bruges, to the North Sea, and finally in a convertible car to sing "Astral Traveller," "Everydays," "Then," and "No Opportunity Necessary, No Experience Needed."
Yes / 26 min
Status Quos album Pictures (released in November 2008) celebrated 40 years of Status Quo filling the UK charts with hit after hit. The album was an instant success, charting at No.8 and selling over a quarter of a million copies in the UK alone. In July 2009 the Pictures live tour landed at Montreux in Switzerland as part of the world famous festival. The band, led as always by the twin Telecasters of Francis Rossi & Rick Parfitt, delivered a blistering set of hits and classic tracks from across their career including no less than 18 UK Top 20 hits. Huge screens behind the stage illustrated high points from Quos career and the usually reserved Swiss crowd were rockin all over the Auditorium.
Status Quo / 1 hr 40 min
In Rio: Part 1
Revered and idolized, RUSH - Geddy Lee on bass and vocals, Alex Lifeson on Guitar and Neil Peart on drums - give an outstanding performance in this amazing show shot in the world famous Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Rush / 1 hr 13 min
Live at Knebworth 1990 - Volume III
Knebworth, Hertfordshire, June 30, 1990. 120,000 fansgathered for an historic concert event to aid the Nordoff-Robbins Music Therapy Centre and the BRIT School for Performing Arts and Technology. This incredible benefit concert was an instant success due to the high-energy, awe-inspiring performances of such rock 'n' roll legends as Paul McCartney, Phil Collins, Pink Floyd, Eric Clapton, Elton John, Mark Knopfler, Robert Plant, Jimmy Page, Status Quo, Tears For Fears and Cliff Richard & The Shadows.
Robert Plant / 1 hr 4 min
40th Anniversary Reunion Concert
The legendary rock band reunited to celebrate their 40th Anniversary and headlined London's first High Voltage Rock Festival. This was the historic moment when Emerson Lake and Palmer performed for the first time since 1998. This spectacular performance recaptured the musical genius of Keith Emerson, Greg Lake and Carl Palmer as they performed their greatest hits in front of thousands of fans.
Emerson, Lake & Palmer / 1 hr 28 min
Cream's short original existence from 1966 to 1968 belies their status as one of the most influential rock bands of all time. They released four studio albums that were hugely successful around the world and had a number of hit singles on both sides of the Atlantic. In May 2005 Cream reunited for a sequence of concerts over four nights at London's Royal Albert Hall. Filmed in high definition, this concert features tracks filmed across the four shows including many of their best loved songs. Despite a gap of nearly 40 years the band quickly reignited the chemistry that had contributed so much to their legendary status and delivered four magnificent concerts that delighted the fans who had snapped up the tickets.
Cream / 2 hr 6 min
Alive And Rockin'
In 2007 Foreigner are celebrating their 30th anniversary and are playing more shows in more countries than ever before. The band have sold over 70 million records world wide. Only Led Zeppelin have sold more albums for the Atlantic Records label. This program was filmed at the Bang Your Head Festival at Balingen in Germany in June 2006 and captures the band rocking harder than ever before on a setlist of their biggest hits including Cold As Ice, Urgent, Juke Box Hero, Double Vision and more.
Foreigner / 1 hr 9 min
Live At The Isle Of Wight Festival 2004
In 2004 The Who returned to the Isle Of Wight Festival for the first time since their legendary performance in 1970. After a long absence, the festival had been reborn in 2002 and continues to this day. Their UK concerts in 2004 were the first in their home country since the death of founder member John Entwistle. As the evening shadows lengthened across the festival site, The Who took to the stage and delivered an incendiary performance packed with hit singles and classic album tracks and the concert more than lived up to the fan's expectations and memories of 1970.
The Who / 2 hr 16 min
The Pink Floyd & Syd Barrett Story
A maverick artist and true individual, Syd Barrett helped forge the British psychedelic scene when he formed Pink Floyd with Roger Waters, Rick Wright and Nick Mason in 1995. The Pink Floyd & Syd Barrett Story is a documentary which examines Pink Floyd's first flash of fame, Barrett's rise and tragic fall, and how the group moved on without him while acknowledging his influence on the album Wish You Were Here. The documentary features rare performance footage, interviews with David Gilmour, Nick Mason and Roger Waters, and memories from a handful of friends and associates of the band.
Pink Floyd / 49 min
Down The Tracks -The Music That Influenced Led Zeppelin
As recent events have proven, Led Zeppelin continues to be one of the biggest bands of all time. Along with Black Sabbath and Deep Purple, they are often cited as the Godfathers of Heavy Metal. But there was more to Zeppelin than just heavy riffs. Led Zeppelin's first album serves as a blueprint for what would follow in the rest of their career. "Led Zeppelin 1" showcased an eclectic mix of styles that would set them apart from their contemporaries. There's a huge debt to the Blues music that they loved so much, which was the initial common thread for Jimmy Page and Robert Plant, with artists such as Howlin' Wolf and Muddy Waters proving particularly influential.
This fascinating program tells the story of the music and artists that have influenced the legendary British Rock pioneers, Led Zeppelin. Down The Tracks continues to examine how the group created their mighty stadium rock sound that helped define the musical backdrop of the '70s, while influencing virtually every heavy metal rock band that came after them.
Features live music clips from songs performed by: Son House, Howlin' Wolf, Bukka White, Muddy Waters, Davey Graham And many more. Watch the live music that influenced Led Zeppelin, and learn about the making of one of the best Rock and Roll bands of all time.
Led Zeppelin / 1 hr 32 min
Enjoy an evening of rock from one of the world's greatest bands. Recorded at the Apollo Theatre, Oxford in 1985 as part of UFO's Misdemeanour Tour.
UFO / 60 min
God Bless Ozzy Osbourne
Ozzy Osbourne is one of the most iconic figures in rock and one of the founding fathers of heavy metal, however to many his "Madman" persona has overshadowed his considerable musical achievements. "God Bless Ozzy Osbourne" tells for the first time the story of his career from the founding of Black Sabbath through to solo stardom and his wider fame beyond. These were the wild days of his prodigious drug and alcohol intake, of biting the head from a dove at a record company meeting and biting into a bat on stage but also of the tragic death of Randy Rhoads and the reality TV show The Osbournes. The film follows Ozzy's torturous and emotionally fraught journey from excess to sobriety, which Ozzy regards as his greatest accomplishment. Featuring never before seen footage, new interviews with Ozzy himself, his brothers and sisters, his children, his bandmates in Black Sabbath and those who both inspired him and were inspired by him, this is the first film to take viewers inside the mind and psyche of this legendary figure.
Ozzy Osbourne / 1 hr 34 min
Homecoming - The Greatest Hits Live from Glasgow
Filmed and recorded 20 years on from their last official live set "Snaz," Nazareth have since been through all manner of worldly experiences, both good and bad. Changes in band lineup, record companies, and musical trends have all come and gone during that time, but Nazareth have held their ground.
Back on their home turf, in front of an international army of fans, Nazareth tear through a sensational "Homecoming" set of hits and live favorites. Recorded in the intimate setting of Glasgow's "Garage," it is the perfect setting for an up close and personal look at one of rock & roll's all-time legends. Nazareth show their mettle on this program concert film.
Nazareth / 1 hr 23 min
Classic Albums: Paranoid
The second album by Black Sabbath, released in 1970, has long attained classic status. Paranoid not only changed the face of rock music, but also defined the sound and style of heavy metal more than any other record in rock history. The result of a magic chemistry which had been discovered between four English musicians, it put Black Sabbath firmly on the road to world domination.
This programme tells the story behind the writing, recording and success of the album. Despite vilification from the Christian and moral right and all the harsh criticism that the music press could hurl at them, Paranoid catapulted Sabbath into the rock stratosphere.
Using exclusive interviews, musical demonstration, archive footage and a return to the multi-tracks with engineer Tom Allom, the film reveals how Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler and Bill Ward created their frighteningly dark, heavy and ear-shatteringly loud sound.
Additional comments from Phil Alexander (MOJO & Kerrang! editor), Geoff Barton (Classic Rock editor), Henry Rollins (writer/musician) and Jim Simpson (original manager) add insight to the creation of this all-time classic.
Black Sabbath / 55 min
Live in Munich 1977
Rainbow was formed by Ritchie Blackmore in 1975 after he left Deep Purple at the height of their fame. They were instantly successful and released a string of hit albums, with an ever changing line-up, between 1975 and 1983 when Blackmore broke up the group to join the reformed Deep Purple. This concert from their European tour in 1977 features the line-up responsible for the Long Live RocknRoll album released later that year, including vocalist Ronnie James Dio and drummer Cozy Powell. Blackmore had to be smuggled out of Austria after a trouble with the police at a gig two nights earlier and was very late arriving in Munich, all of which seemed to inspire both the band and the audience to create a truly remarkable gig.
Rainbow / 1 hr 53 min
Acoustically Driven
Recorded live at the Mermaid Theatre, London, this is a rare acoustic set from.
The stripped back performances are a testament to the versatility of Uriah Heep - not entirely Unplugged, but most definitely Acoustically Driven.
Uriah Heep / 1 hr 16 min
Multi-platinum rock band Whitesnake filmed their show when they headlined the Loud Park festival on October 15th 2011 at Saitama Super Arena, Tokyo, in Japan during their Forevermore World Tour. Now fans can relive the irresistible magic of Whitesnake in concert any time their heart & loins may desire! The Forevermore songs alone are worth the price of admission, not forgetting the classic Whitesnake songs, "Is This Love," "Still Of The Night" and "Here I Go Again," all performed at the height of their musical powers. It's all here. This is what Whitesnake fans, old & new, have been clamoring for. An amazing night to remember and to share with all the fans! Highlights include blistering guitar work from the band's six string guitar slingers, Doug Aldrich and Reb Beach & the earth-shaking rhythm section, The Wrecking Crew featuring Michael Devin (bass) and Briian Tichy (drums), who anchor the deep and dirty foundation of Whitesnake. The band is accompanied by the swirling sonic tapestries of special guest keyboardist Brian Ruedy, and of course, the chest beating, seductive vocals of front man and founder, David Coverdale.
Whitesnake / 1 hr 14 min
Forever and a Day
After 50 years on stages all around the world, Germany's Scorpions decided it was time to embark on one last tour. This fully authorized documentary follows the hard rockers from their beginnings as young music fans to the present day. The band reflects on their fans, their long-time crew and each other. FOREVER AND A DAY is the portrait of a life long journey. In German with English subtitles.
Scorpions / 1 hr 40 min
Live at Montreux, 2003
Jethro Tull is one of the most successful British acts of all time with a career reaching from the late sixties to the present day. In 2003 they made their first (and so far only) visit to the Montreux Festival. Split into a semi-acoustic first half and a full on electric second half, the concert was a triumph combining newer songs such as "Dot Com", "Pavane" and "Budapest" with classic favorites. As ever Ian Anderson leads from the front with his instantly recognizable voice and inimitable style of one-legged flute playing.
Jethro Tull / 1 hr 57 min
Live 30th Anniversary Concert
The 30-year history of Wishbone Ash has hardly been smooth, with numerous personnel changes and gradually fading popularity since the band's most acclaimed album, Argus, was released in 1972. What you'll witness here, then, is an inspiring and altogether good-natured example of survival embodied by original Wishbone guitarist Andy Powell. Looking youthful at 50, his formerly long hair now shaved off altogether, Powell remains a virtuoso ax-man, matched by fellow ace Mark Birch (temporarily filling the shoes of the departed Ted Turner) to recreate Wishbone's signature twin-guitar sound. As the sole survivor of Wishbone's original lineup, Powell happily presides over the group's considerable legacy, epitomized here by outstanding performances of the Ash classics "Phoenix" and "Blowin' Free." The concert's a no-frills affair with an occasionally uneven mix, but the music comes through with clarity and gusto, reminding us that Wishbone Ash's unique blend of musicianship remains influential some three decades later.
Wishbone Ash / 1 hr 36 min
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Maria, Maria
Greatest Hits: Live at Montreux 2011 / Carlos Santana / 05:42
In Rio: Part 1 / Rush / 04:53
Joe Bonamassa & Pino Daniele with Robert Randolph - Going Down
Eric Clapton: Crossroads Guitar Festival / Various Artists / 05:25
History Of The Eagles / Eagles / 06:39
R40 / Rush / 05:17
The Great Gig In The Sky
Classic Albums: The Dark Side Of The Moon / Pink Floyd / 05:13
The Dance / Fleetwood Mac / 05:40
David Bowie -The Icon