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OVID is proud to have assembled a preeminent collection of films and documentary series on labor, economic injustice (and efforts towards justice), capitalism, economic history, political economy and related issues. Some of our films are didactic, others quietly observational.
Michael Apted's 56 UP is of course a classic of class consciousness, and an X-ray of British society, and Ilan Ziv's CAPITALISM is a monumental series on the history of economic ideas, and of our economic system. You will find here films from around the world, from China and South Africa, and others made close to home in Muncie, Indiana, and Washington, DC. Some are biting critiques of current conflicts, others point the way towards a more hopeful and fair future.
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The once free-spirited city of San Francisco is now a 'Company Town,' a playground for tech moguls of the 'sharing economy.' Airbnb is the biggest hotel, Uber privatizes transit. And now these companies want political pow...
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5 annoying things passengers should never do on a plane
Jimmy Im January 28, 2022 January 23, 2022
There are some annoying things passengers should just *never* do on a plane. I should know. In my 15-year travel career, I've taken hundreds of flights, clocking almost a million miles in coach, business and first class on domestic and international routes, and I've seen some absolutely bat-sh*t crazy things passengers do.
But I've also witnessed not-so-dramatic behavior that can be annoying to other passengers.
I like to analogize a flight like going to a movie. There are people who, bless their hearts, don't turn off their phone, text during the movie, talk, shove their feet into your seat, maybe eat nachos painfully loud and turn into giggle monsters by finding pivotal, dramatic scenes really funny!
You can have a similar situation on a flight, where passengers do things that may disrupt other passengers and flight crew—and, more often than not, they have absolutely no idea they are doing it.
Anyway, I'm aware not everyone flies on a regular basis, like my parents, who I had the interesting/entertaining/mindboggling experience of flying with from Atlanta to Boston once. Often, new passengers don't know some of their actions can bother other passengers, so I wanted to highlight some things a passenger might do that can be easily fixed.
In my opinion, these are the top five things that everyone should be aware of not to do and, once downloaded in their brain, it may help them and others to fully sit back, relax and enjoy the flight.
Let me know if I'm missing anything in the comments below!
1. Leaving your window shade open the entire flight.
Glare from the window.
It's very rare I sit in the window seat (I'm more of an aisle person), but when I do, I keep the window shade down, like most passengers on a flight. Why is this important?
When you're flying 20,000 feet high in the sky during the day, you're really close to the sun. That sun glares right through the window in a blinding way. This is especially challenging when you're trying to rest or when the flight has seat-back entertainment.
If you're sitting in an aisle, you will definitely get that glare on your screen, which compromises the viewing, and that brightness can stretch as far as the other side of the plane.
What's crazy is that the passenger is never actually looking out the window (the glare is too strong). There's no official rule to having the window shade open or closed during a flight, but it's generally understood to have it closed (outside of take off and landing) so no one is disturbed.
2. Reclining your seat (arguable here).
Have you ever been on a flight and, once the plane hits cruising altitude, the person sitting in front of you reclines his seat all the way back, totally hijacking your space? It's brutal. It's worse in coach, where the seats are already tiny, so if you're on your laptop, you have to basically work in a weird sitting position.
Anyway, there's really not much you can do as all flights offer a standard number of inches for seat recline (doesn't it feel like airlines never tested these reclined seats out in a trial before taking flight?).
Even Conde Nast Traveler points out that seats are getting smaller, yet nothing changes with the amount of recline offered, so seats are *really* in your face these days.
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I've been a victim in both ends of the dilemma. Passengers in front of me will recline the entire time but I also had a passenger behind me go nuts once because my seat was reclined, and I had to argue it was the standard recline on all the seats, not just mine. If there's anyone to blame, it's the airline!
Anyway, because the recline is a standard on most planes, I understand it's just something you have to deal with… although it can be challenging. It's always best to determine who's sitting behind you (if it's a small child or someone sleeping, it's fine).
3. Standing near the gate before boarding when it's not your time.
I hear my flight called. I'll stand right at the gate!
Passengers love crowding near the boarding gate, even if they are in the last boarding zone and the gate agent announces to not crowd near the gate.
Listen, the plane is not going to leave without you. I promise. Flights can be chaotic from the getgo when everyone decides to crowd around the gate. It's why many airlines have implemented designated stations or lines to stand in your boarding group.
If you stick to your boarding group, the boarding process will be a lot smoother.
4. Using the first-class bathroom when you're booked in coach.
When you gotta go, you gotta go. I do it all the time if there's a line in the back, and if I'm flying first, I don't care too much about it.
All I can say is that I've seen first-class passengers get snippy, especially if they have to wait in line because someone in coach is in the forward bathroom. It makes sense. They bought a first-class ticket (or upgraded with miles) to have those perks in first class, so, sure, it will obviously irk them.
I think the interesting thing is that most planes only have 2 bathrooms in the back for 100+ passengers, whereas the front has 1 bathroom for like 20 passengers. The math is just crazy here!
5. Moving overhead bin luggage.
Among the five on the list, nothing can be as annoying as a passenger moving your luggage to make room for theirs. It's fine if passengers move luggage around to squeeze their luggage in, but actually taking out your carry-on luggage to put it in another bin isn't cool!
Those are the top 5 most annoying things passengers do. Obviously, there are worst things people do, but these are easily fixable and mostly things people have no idea annoy other passengers.
Have a great flight!
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Nearly two decades after a landmark court decision on sentencing Indigenous offenders, lawyers say there are no national standards for implementing the ruling and too many Aboriginal people are still behind bars.
The Supreme Court of Canada's Gladue decision in 1999 said judges must take note of systemic or background factors when determining a sentence for Indigenous offenders in order to address their "serious overrepresentation" in prison.
Indigenous people often feel removed from the justice system, said Mitch Walker, vice-president of the Gladue Writers Society of British Columbia, which promotes the best practices for writing Gladue reports that lay out the Indigenous background of an accused in pre-sentencing.
That may change if a Gladue report is written in their case, which requires getting in touch with an offender, their family and community, Walker said.
"It's a very delicate and awkward conversation to phone somebody and introduce yourself … and then proceed with some very, very personal questions, questions that they wouldn't discuss with their closest friends and family members," he said.
The accused is also interviewed and it's often the first time they think deeply about how they ended up in trouble, Walker said.
But some in the justice system say the reports have been underutilized.
Signa Daum Shanks, a lawyer and director of Indigenous outreach at Osgoode Hall law school in Toronto, said Gladue principles should be applied whenever an accused has Indigenous heritage, but it's "stunning" how often lawyers decide the background information isn't relevant to a particular case.
Courts are consistently provided with context about an accused, she said, such as if someone is struggling with English. But that doesn't always happen with Indigenous people, despite the Supreme Court ruling, Daum Shanks said.
It's "gut-wrenching" that the data in those reports isn't making its way into courtrooms, where judges could use it to tailor sentences that could help prevent crimes from happening again, she said.
Gladue principles are not intended to add an element of sympathy in sentencing an Indigenous person.
There are still significant misconceptions about what Gladue principles are, even among people working in the criminal justice system, said lawyer Michelle Brass.
"It's not a get-out-of-jail-free card, for example. It's not a creation of a second justice system," she said.
Brass is working with the Native Law Centre at the University of Saskatchewan to research how and when the reports are used by looking at about 250 cases across that province. Part of the project's aim is dispelling misunderstandings by providing education for those in the justice system.
At stake, Brass said, is the continued overrepresentation of Indigenous people in jails and prisons.
Data from Correctional Service Canada shows Aboriginal people made up about 18 per cent of all federal inmates in 2001, but accounted for less than three per cent of the country's total population.
Indigenous offenders made up 23 per cent of the total offender population last year. About five per cent of people across the country identified as being Aboriginal in the 2016 census.
For years, there's been a substantial need for more Gladue reports across B.C., said Mark Benton, executive director of the Legal Services Society, the province's legal aid office.
The society traditionally used non-governmental funding for the reports and, with each report costing about $1,740 and taking about eight weeks to complete, there was only enough money for about 80 per year.
Funding was dedicated to writing Gladue reports last year by the province, Benton said.
In 2017, there were 131 Gladue reports written in B.C. and about 400 will be produced this year.
Benton said he was concerned about the system a year ago, but now there's real progress being made in B.C.
"I believe that we're headed in the right direction now and I believe there are people who are in a position to make the needed changes who are committed to doing that," he said.
Some other jurisdictions are focusing on better utilizing Gladue reports, too.
Earlier this year, Yukon set aside $530,000 for a pilot project to train writers based in the territory to produce standardized reports and cover the costs of writing them.
Reports had previously been written by untrained personnel, which led to uneven quality and some reports were tossed from court, causing delays in the justice system, the government said.
"Yukon First Nations are over represented in the criminal justice system and it is our hope that a Gladue report program will assist in raising awareness and understanding about the unique systemic factors faced by First Nations, while recommending restorative and healing options," Grand Chief Peter Johnston of the Council of Yukon First Nations said in a statement.
But there's still work to be done when it comes to implementing the Gladue decision, Benton said, including the lack of national standards for the reports.
The ruling affects all of Canada, he said, so there's an expectation for a common approach across the country.
The federal Justice Department said it's up to each jurisdiction to determine how to implement the Gladue principles in the Supreme Court decision.
The department runs the Indigenous justice program, which includes projects that raise awareness about the Gladue decision.
Many details in Gladue reports could be standardized, Benton said, including what they should include, who's qualified to write them and how long they should take to prepare.


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Die ACME-Gruppe ist ein litauisches Unternehmen der IT- und Elektronik-Branche mit Sitz in Kaunas. Das Unternehmen stellt unter der Marke ACME Baltija eigenes Computerzubehör und Unterhaltungselektronik (u. a. Smartphone-Zubehör wie z. B. Activity Tracker oder sog. Powerbanks) sowie Haushaltskleingeräte und Glühlampen her. Zudem ist die ACME-Gruppe als Distributor für Produkte bekannter internationaler Firmen, wie etwa Apple oder Samsung, in großen Teilen Osteuropas aktiv.

Geschichte
Die Unternehmensgruppe wurde 1993 in der litauischen Stadt Kaunas gegründet. Seit 1997 wird für eigene Elektronikprodukte die Marke ACME Baltija verwendet, seit 1998 ist das Unternehmen auch als lokaler Distributor für internationale Unternehmen tätig. Die Produktpalette von ACME Baltija reicht heute von Computermäusen, Tastaturen, Lautsprechersystemen und Tablet-PCs bis hin zu Glühlampen und Haushaltskleingeräten. 2008 erwirtschaftete das Unternehmen einen Umsatz von über 190 Millionen Euro, der infolge der Wirtschaftskrise bis 2010 wieder auf etwa 120 Millionen Euro sank.

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Home Entertainment Bollywood celebs fearing of Corona, Sara Ali Khan tells photographers - don't take off mask, watch video
Bollywood celebs fearing of Corona, Sara Ali Khan tells photographers - don't take off mask, watch video
Newztezz Online January 03, 2021 Entertainment,
Events in Bollywood often have celebrity spots at the airport. In the meantime the paparazzi often click their pictures and ask to pose. Now, however, celebrities have become more aware of the threat of the Corona virus and are refusing to allow photographers to take off their masks and pose. This is what Sara Ali Khan has said recently. The paparazzi asked him to take off the mask and pose but he refused to take off the mask.
In fact recently Parineeti Chopra and Sara Ali Khan were spotted with masks at different places. Both refused to take off the same mask in front of the paparazzi. Sara Ali Khan clicked some selfies with her phones but did not allow the paparazzi to take a photo with the mask off. Even Sara refused to take off her mask while sitting in her car.
Earlier, Kareena Kapoor was also spotted after the shooting of her talk show but she also refused to take off her mask. In addition to Kareena, Kriti Senan, who is currently battling the Corona virus, was also spotted at the airport, Kriti also refused to take off her mask. Notably, in the last few days, stars like Varun Dhawan, Rakulpreet, Malaika Arora, Arjun Kapoor have been infected with the Corona virus. Now celebs are showing a little more caution.
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Q: TypeError: cannot concatenate 'str' and 'list' objects I have a snippet of code which works:
p = subprocess.Popen('psftp servername'.split(),stdin=subprocess.PIPE, tdout=subprocess.PIPE, shell=True)
p.stdin.write('lcd P:\\ORACLE_UNIX\\Development\n')
p.stdin.write('get //opt//jboss//current//server//default//conf//DMS.properties\n')
p.stdin.write('bye\n')
p.stdout.close()
p.stdin.close()

But when I have a variable set (as I will refer to the server in other parts):
devserv='servername'
p = subprocess.Popen('psftp' +devserv.split(),stdin=subprocess.PIPE, stdout=subprocess.PIPE, shell=True)
p.stdin.write('lcd P:\\ORACLE_UNIX\\Development\n')
p.stdin.write('get //opt//jboss//current//server//default//conf//DMS.properties\n')
p.stdin.write('bye\n')
p.stdout.close()
p.stdin.close()

...I always get TypeError: cannot concatenate 'str' and 'list' objects. Why?

A: devserver.split() returns a list, which is why you're seeing that error - you're trying to concatenate a string with a list.
You could try this instead:
p = subprocess.Popen(['psftp', devserver], stdin=subprocess.PIPE, stdout=subprocess.PIPE, shell=True)

.split() is no longer needed since you already have the cmd and args as seperate strings.

A: I think you need to replace
'psftp' +devserv.split()
with
('psftp' +devserv).split()
You need to build the string first and then call split on the completed string.

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Tides?
Tides refer to a season, more than just a day of celebration
Allhallowtide: Hallow means Saints
Christmastide: Christmas means Christ's Mass
Shrovetide: Shrove means to Confess
Passiontide: Passion means Death
Paschaltide: Paschal means Passover & Easter means Resurrection
Trinitytide: Trinity means Three (the Father, the son, & the Holy Spirit)
Celebrate the seasons in 3 ways:
Spread Cheer: Make cards and gifts, no matter how small, an annual tradition to honor the seasons.
Decorate Your Home: Fill your house with the lovely fragrance and freshly cut flowers.
Increase Your Devotion: Beautiful & simple prayers are a great way to foster a devotion specifically to the Holy Spirit for the season.
Mardi Gras and Lent
Lent to Easter
Easter to Pentecost
Mas = Mass of
In Latin Mass or Missa means "Go, it has been sent."
"The Mass is ended, go in peace". (Go spread god's words)
Mathew 28:19, Mark 16:15, proclaim the good news to others.
The Mass is an act of thanksgiving to God – the best we can give! The greek word which Eucharist comes from means "thanksgiving."
Liturgical Feasts: feast of a saint. The word "feast" refers to "an annual religious celebration, a day dedicated to a particular saint."
http://catholicism.org/merry-childermas.html
https://www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/activities/view.cfm?id=462
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ranking_of_liturgical_days_in_the_Roman_Rite
Solstice & Equinox
Solstice: The word solstice is derived from the Latin sol ("sun") and sistere ("to stand still"), because at the solstices, the Sun's declination appears to "stand still"; that is, the seasonal movement of the Sun's daily path (as seen from Earth) stops at a northern or southern limit before reversing direction.
Equinox: the "edge" between night and day, the northern and southern hemispheres are equally illuminated. The word comes from Latin Aequus, meaning "equal", and Nox, meaning "night".
Are the Stars Important to the Church?
There are many stories in the bible about the heavens and now these stories have become traditions. Today in our daily lives we celebrate these traditions some religious and some seasonal which are based on Astronomy. The stars guide us just like the wisemen in the Christmas story. There is so much knowledge to be gained from Astronomy, History, Math & Science. Knowledge is power.
The Vatican Observatory is a scientific research institute and is one of the oldest astronomical institutes in the world. Papal interest in astronomy can be traced to Pope Gregory XIII who had the Tower of the Winds built in the Vatican in 1578 and later called on Jesuit astronomers and mathematicians to study the scientific data and implications involved in the reform of the calendar which occurred in 1582. From that time and with some degree of continuity the Holy See has manifested an interest in and support for astronomical research.
http://www.vaticanobservatory.va/content/specolavaticana/en.html
http://www.vaticanstate.va/content/vaticanstate/en/altre-istituzioni/specola-vaticana.html
https://www.vofoundation.org/blog/biblical-signs-sky-september-23-2017/


Some of it floats in space; much of it orbits Earth. You can find it on the surfaces of Venus and Mars and twenty tons of it is actually parked on the Moon! Some call it space trash, others refer to it as space junk or space debris. All three terms identify the same items -- man-made objects remaining in space though they no longer serve any useful purpose. Mankind¹s journey into space began in 1957 when the Soviet Union launched Sputnik, the first artificial satellite. Since that time more than 4,000 satellites have been launched into orbit. With so much traffic travelling into space, is it any wonder that a little trash has been left behind?
It is estimated that hundreds of millions of pieces of space trash are now floating through our region of the solar system. Some of them are as large as trucks while others are smaller than a flake of paint. There are a couple of relatively famous pieces of space trash. One is the glove that floated away from the Gemini 4 crew during the first spacewalk by U.S. astronauts. The other is the camera Michael Collins lost during the Gemini 10 mission. Rocket boosters, pieces that came loose from spacecraft, and fragments and particles created by space collisions or explosions are other examples of the types of trash whizzing around Earth at speeds of up to 36,000 km per hour.
Earth¹s gravitational field pulls a lot of space trash into lower and lower orbits until it finally reaches Earth's atmosphere. Most of the trash burns up when it enters Earth¹s atmosphere. The higher the altitude at which it orbits the longer the space trash will remain in orbit. Space trash moving in orbits lower than 600 km normally falls back to Earth within a few years. Space trash orbiting at altitudes higher than 1,000 km can continue circling Earth for a century or more.
The main problem with space trash is the danger it poses to working satellites and manned spacecraft. NASA frequently replaces Space Shuttle windows damaged by orbiting flakes of paint! In Figure 1 above, you see an image of an impact crater found on a Shuttle window. The crater is about 1 millimeter in size and was caused by a "space trash particle" about 100 microns in size hitting the window at a high speed. More than likely, this particle came from a solid rocket motor burn.
Because of the very great speeds at which space trash travels, small pieces between 1 and 10 centimeters in size can penetrate and damage most spacecraft. A ten-centimeter long piece of space trash can cause as much damage as twenty-five sticks of dynamite! For these reasons, NASA (together with the Department of Defense) has created a space surveillance network. Ground stations track larger pieces of space trash so that collisions with working satellites or the Space Shuttle can be avoided. Future plans include a cooperative effort among the governments of many nations to stop littering space and to possibly clean up the trash already there. Who knows, an occupation for the near future might be as a space trash collector.


The demographic aging considerable cause concern, being of intense relevance to come back the attention toward the load that the aging of the population imposes to the society of what to understand the nature of deep complexity that if relates with the participant questions of the question. The fact most preoccupying of the authorities is the increasing number of people of age in the inactivity and they do not contribute more with the contribution of the social security. According to Novaes (2001): ' ' the scholars find obstacles when defining the aged one, therefore he still can be seen on chronological, psico the criterion biological and economic-social or, three combinados' '. Looking at of the point of view chronological, it is identified with relative easiness how many years of life the person possesss. However, under the point of view of the psychological conditions and physiological, hardly knowledge of these conditions is had, a time that the same ones are personal conditions of each one independently of its etria band, physical aptitudes of the organism and the mind.
It is appraised oldness as initiated between 60 and 65 years. This is the phase in which if it also uses the legal concept of oldness, when if it defines for legal consequences, what he is an old one. It is the determination of a etrio limit from which a person is considered as anci, being able to enjoy of benefits special, between them I benefit of the providence and the retirement. the setting of this limit of sixty and sixty and five years is only one referencial, therefore many people age before this period and others, much later. Although of different form, the aged ones of had been today benefited with the reduction of mortality materna, of mortality in the middle-age and in adult and advanced ages. They are the great beneficiaries of? safena bridges.


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Boxing betting may not be as big as it once was, but there are still plenty of people who enjoy wagering on fights. This is especially the case when it comes to highly-publicized title fights where two marquee boxers are going head to head. These bouts draw millions of viewers worldwide and a substantial number of bettors too.
As for the bettors, those who put the most work and research into studying fights have an excellent chance to make money through the sport. Seeing as how knowledge is key in any form of sports wagering, let's take a close look at some boxing betting tips that'll improve your chances of winning.
Tip #1 - Don't Ignore the Unknown
While most boxing matches pit well known fighters against each other, there are also plenty of bouts which involve popular champions against unknown contenders. This can definitely be seen when you look at some of the less publicized, smaller weight divisions.
You can often find these little known fighters simply by looking at boxing lines. For example, if a champ is a moderate-to-small favorite over somebody whom you've heard little about, there might be some value here. After all, bookies set up lines based on public perception; so if they're only giving a champ or highly-ranked fighter a small edge on the line, you can bet that there's some value in the underdog. And your research can continue from here.
Tip #2 - Look for Early Warning Signs in Favorites
All too often, a heavy favorite has gone into a fight against a less-heralded opponent, only to get sent to the canvas early and often. But the truth is that if bettors were paying attention long before the bout took place, they would've seen warning signs that the favorite was deteriorating.
Personal problems, poor training habits, and outside distractions can all be factors that weigh heavily on a fighter. And if you combine this with narrow victories to lesser opponents, you might soon be witnessing a great boxer go down.
A good example of this can be seen when Mike Tyson fought Buster Douglas in 1990. This wasn't even supposed to be a contest because Tyson (37-0, 33 KO's) was the far more talented fighter. But just two fights earlier, he struggled against a mediocre Frank Bruno. Plus his world was increasingly becoming about drugs, alcohol and women, rather than training and hard work. All things considered, it wasn't really such a shock when Douglas pulled off boxing's greatest upset with a 10th round knockout.
Tip #3 - Consider Each Fighter's Style
Many boxing fans have heard the old phrase "styles make fights." And these are words that bettors should take to heart since styles can create huge upsets. No matter how skilled a fighter is, they can struggle mightily when facing a solid counter-puncher or southpaw.
For example, Manny Pacquiao dominated most of the opponents he faced throughout his career. However, Juan Manual Marquez has given him fits since he's only 2-1-1 against the skilled counter-puncher from Mexico. Taking this into account, you really need to be aware of what styles a fighter excels or struggles against, and then bet accordingly.
Tip #4 - Ask which Fighter is closer to their Prime
Experience is always nice to have in boxing, but too much experience often coincides with wear and tear. This is especially true of fighters that have been in fierce bouts with highly-skilled opponents. On the other hand, some fighters haven't been battle-tested enough and are too green to take on champions and top-contenders.
And this brings us to one of the more under-served boxing betting tips in looking for fighters in their prime. Somebody who's at the top of their game in terms of stamina, punching power, reflexes and overall skill set has a chance at beating any favorite. To find boxers in their prime, look at how long they've been in the ring, how many difficult fights they've had in a row, and if they've suffered any major injuries.
Tip #5 - Shop for the Best Lines
No matter how much you might like a particular sportsbook, it's always smart to shop around for the best value. The same favorite could be -300 at one book and -200 at another sportsbook. Assuming you wanted to wager on the favorite, you'd be getting a far better deal with the -200 book. So it definitely pays to look around before placing a bet.
One more thing worth adding is that you should always focus on the long-term with regard to boxing betting. Too many novice bettors think wagering is about how they've done during the current week or even day. However, true boxing betting success doesn't happen overnight. But if you remain committed and continually do research, you'll eventually become really good.
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Anyone who writes copy or content will tell you that the purpose of the headline is to get the your attention and have you be curious enough to read the first sentence. If there's a sub-headline or subhead, it's purpose is to help further entice you.
Yet, the job of these headers doesn't stop there. For good writers, headlines and subheads are also the glue that holds the piece together.
What they write delivers both on the promise or the message of the headline and then on the subheads.
That means if you change the headline, or the subhead, the piece will probably need to be modified. If the change to the headline or subhead is a significant one, then a lot of rewriting will probably need be done.
The piece How to Tame Your To-Do List, Increase Your Productivity, and Reach New Heights of Success had at its focus helping people become more productive and successful by doing one thing: taming their to-do list using my method.
Though the editor had approved this headline and the outline that showed the guts of the piece, he decided to make changes . . . instead of asking me to do so.
Okay – don't get me wrong, I'm not some egotistical writer who is overly protective of her work – not after writing for a Fortune 100 company for five years. Yet, what got me the best writing jobs there was the way my writing flowed smoothly from beginning to end.
When the editor changed the headline, the lede (beginning) and two of subheads further down in the piece, he messed with the flow and the integrity of the piece.
That's because the new headline promised something very different. Instead of being focused on the reader becoming more productive and successful, his headline, How to Tame Your To-Do List with Ease and Increase Your Productivity, promised an easy way to tame your to-do list.
A change to one of the subheads from Tame Your To-Do List to The Trick to Taming Your To-Do List with Ease reconfirmed that promise.
There was just one big problem: nothing in the original piece had anything to do with making it easy to tame your to-do list.
His changes turned an integrated piece into a to a mishmash of written material.
Had this been a sales page, then his changes would have have cost the company money as the modified work would have converted few people.
That's how important a well-written, integrated piece is.
The real shame is that all the editor had to do was share with me the changes he wanted to see. I would have rewritten the piece to fit the new direction.
I do pro-bono work for Nancy Strong of Strong Family Farm. When it's time to do a piece such as this press release, she gives me lots of information and explanations. I pick through it all, develop a theme or what I call the thread of the piece, and write it up.
The focus of the press release was the fact that the farm's new store would be the only farm stand in Connecticut stocking goods grown or made only in the state.
All well and good as focus, but what did that really mean. It meant that the farm stand would say no to selling Georgia peaches even though Connecticut's peach crop had produced little that year.
Being a non-profit, Nancy has to work with a board of directors. After reading a copy of the press release, one of the members of the board asked for some small changes.
No big deal, but then Nancy had a change of heart about the subhead.
Below you'll find two copies of the press release.
First up is the original that was slightly modified based on the board member's feedback.
The second piece has a different subhead. There you'll see in italics how the piece was modified to deliver on its statement.
While other Connecticut farm stands sell locally grown foods and products alongside those from other states, the farm stand at Strong Family Farm sells only Connecticut grown and made goods. That means while other farm stands can offer lettuce, tomatoes and fruit out of season, as grocery stores do, the Strong Family Farm will not. It's a gutsy move for the organization as the farm stand's revenue will be tied, in part, to the availability of seasonal produce from Connecticut farmers.
The Strong Family Farm also gives visitors the chance to experience life on a Connecticut family farm by encouraging them to "pick your own fresh from the garden".


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FBI Will Review Death of Muslim Teen Found in Washington State
The seal of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is seen at the J. Edgar Hoover building in Washington, D.C., U.S., on Aug. 8, 2013.
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By Abigail Abrams
The FBI said this week it will review the case of a black, Muslim teen who was found hanging from a tree in Washington state, the Associated Press reports.
Ben Keita, 18, was reported missing in November, according to local TV station KIRO 7. In January, he was found dead in the woods near his home.
There were no other injuries aside from the hanging, which led the Snohomish County medical examiner to initially rule the death a suicide, the TV station reported. But when the boy's parents wanted more information, the medical examiner changed the cause of death to undetermined.
Local police are still investigating the death, according to the Daily Herald, newspaper based in Everett, Washington. A spokesperson for the FBI's Seattle office told the paper it was doing a review but that would not automatically lead to an investigation.
Keita's parents have asked the FBI to investigate their son's death and told local news that the 18-year-old did not have a history of mental illness.
"He was planning to graduate this year from Lake Stevens High School," Ibrahima Keita, the boy's father, told KUOW, a Seattle public radio station. "He was already in the Running Start program at Everett Community College and he was dreaming of becoming a medical doctor and work as a medical examiner. Now those dreams are over."
Write to Abigail Abrams at abigail.abrams@time.com.
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Notes from the Field: Multistate Coccidioidomycosis Outbreak in U.S. Residents Returning from Community Service Trips to Baja California, Mexico — July–August 2018
Weekly / April 12, 2019 / 68(14);332–333
Mitsuru Toda, PhD1,2; Francisco J. Gonzalez, MD3; Maureen Fonseca-Ford, MPH4; Patrick Franklin5; Melinda Huntington-Frazier, MSN6; Bruce Gutelius, MD7; Vance Kawakami, DVM6; Kristy Lunquest, ScM8; Stephanie McCracken, MPH9; Kathleen Moser, MD4; Hanna Oltean, MPH10; Adam J. Ratner, MD3; Chelsea Raybern, MPH11; Kimberly Signs, DVM9; Allison Zaldivar, MPH11; Tom M. Chiller, MD2; Brendan R. Jackson, MD2; Orion McCotter, MPH2 (View author affiliations)
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On August 8, 2018, the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene notified CDC about two high school students hospitalized for pneumonia of unknown etiology who had recently returned from community service trips constructing houses near Tijuana in Baja California, Mexico. Patients had developed fever 9 and 11 days after travel, followed by rash and lower respiratory symptoms. Symptoms did not improve with multiple courses of antibacterial medications, and the patients subsequently received diagnoses of coccidioidomycosis, a fungal disease commonly known as valley fever.
Given the occurrence of severe illness in two young and previously healthy persons, additional case finding was conducted through outreach to the school group and an organization that coordinates service trips, as well as through Epi-X* notices. By October 15, 2018, eight cases of clinically diagnosed valley fever had been reported in four states (Kansas, Maryland, Michigan, and New York) in persons who traveled on multiple service trips during June–July 2018 (Figure). Four patients were hospitalized, including one who required intensive care, one who required chest tube placement for pleural effusion, and one who was hospitalized for >10 days. All patients were male, five were high school students, and three were adults. Patients were part of seven separate trips organized by churches, high schools, or community groups. These trips were coordinated by two separate organizations and involved an estimated 225 travelers from six states (including, in addition to the four states with identified cases, Missouri and Washington). Seven patients had performed excavation or construction on a single house south of Tijuana, suggesting this site was the likely source of exposure for most patients. State and local health departments notified all travelers about their risk for valley fever. In addition, through binational communication mechanisms, local, state, and federal authorities in Mexico were also alerted to the outbreak. No additional cases associated with this outbreak were detected in Mexico.
Valley fever is primarily acquired through inhalation of airborne dust or soil containing the spores. Approximately 40% of persons develop influenza-like symptoms 1–3 weeks after exposure. Approximately 5%‒10% of persons develop serious pulmonary problems, and an even smaller percent (1%) of persons develop disseminated disease. The disease is endemic in the southwestern United States, northern Mexico, and parts of Central and South America (1). In recent years, incidence has increased in California, which borders Baja California (2). Valley fever is not a mandatorily reportable disease in Mexico, and standard serological diagnostic testing is generally unavailable, limiting understanding of its epidemiology. Valley fever has been considered endemic in Tijuana but to a lesser extent than in other areas of Mexico (3). However, valley fever outbreaks have been reported previously among travelers involved in construction projects, including service trips to the Mexican cities of Tecate (4) and Hermosillo (5).
The severity of illness and delays in accurate diagnosis observed in this outbreak underscore the importance of obtaining a travel history and considering coccidioidomycosis in persons with respiratory symptoms, with or without rash, who have returned from northern Mexico or areas of the United States where the disease is endemic.† Organizers of service or mission trips involving soil-disturbing activities in these areas should educate participants about the risk for valley fever. Potential mitigation efforts could include soil wetting, employing professionals with appropriate occupational safety training for excavation, staying upwind of digging when possible, and using at minimum CDC's National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health–approved or Food and Drug Administration–cleared N-95 respirators when performing dust-generating activities. Finally, improved early diagnosis, treatment, and surveillance capacities for valley fever could reduce misdiagnosis, improve patient outcomes, and allow for more targeted public education.
Office of Binational Border Health, California Department of Public Health; CDC Mexico Office; Kansas City Health Department, Missouri; National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, CDC; Prince George's County Health Department, Largo, Maryland.
Corresponding author: Mitsuru Toda, MToda@cdc.gov, 404-718-6784.
1Epidemic Intelligence Service, CDC; 2Mycotic Diseases Branch, Division of Foodborne, Waterborne, and Environmental Disease, National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases, CDC; 3Departments of Pediatrics and Microbiology, New York University School of Medicine, New York, New York; 4United States-Mexico Unit, Division of Global Migration and Quarantine, National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases, CDC; 5Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services; 6Public Health – Seattle & King County, Seattle, Washington; 7New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, New York, New York; 8Maryland Department of Health; 9Michigan Department of Health and Human Services; 10Washington State Department of Health; 11Kansas Department of Health and Environment.
All authors have completed and submitted the ICMJE form for disclosure of potential conflicts of interest. Adam J. Ratner reports personal fees from Pfizer and Janssen, outside the submitted work. No other potential conflicts of interest were disclosed.
* https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/epix/epix.html.
† https://www.cdc.gov/fungal/diseases/coccidioidomycosis/maps.html.
CDC. Valley fever (coccidioidomycosis) statistics. Atlanta, GA; US Department of Health and Human Services, CDC; 2019. https://www.cdc.gov/fungal/diseases/coccidioidomycosis/statistics.html
CDC. National Notifiable Infectious Diseases and Conditions: United States. Annual data for 2017. Atlanta, GA; US Department of Health and Human Services, CDC; 2018. https://wonder.cdc.gov/nndss/nndss_annual_tables_menu.asp
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FIGURE. Cases of coccidioidomycosis among U.S. residents returning from community service trips to Baja California, Mexico (N = 8), by date of travel and date of illness onset — Kansas, Maryland, Michigan, and New York, July–August, 2018
Suggested citation for this article: Toda M, Gonzalez FJ, Fonseca-Ford M, et al. Notes from the Field: Multistate Coccidioidomycosis Outbreak in U.S. Residents Returning from Community Service Trips to Baja California, Mexico — July–August 2018. MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep 2019;68:332–333. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.15585/mmwr.mm6814a5external icon.
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This, my friends, is Encore Buddy, a weather alert radio from Freeplay, a lightweight but durable everyday radio for listening to anywhere – at home or in the middle of nowhere – and is a great edition to an emergency preparedness kit.
Back in 2005, my husband and I lost most of our tangible possessions in a flood. Thankfully, no one was injured, but we also lost electricity, clean water and most forms of communication for about 72 hours. We did have a radio, though, and while we couldn't use it to communicate out, we could use it to find out where Red Cross was stationed and where we could get bottled water and MREs. So take it from my personal experience: you DO want a good weather radio in your emergency kit or at least somewhere in your home that you can quickly grab.
Encore Buddy is not just a weather alert radio. In addition to broadcasting weather alert messages, it is a full AM/FM radio, LED flashlight and clock with a solar AND hand-crank rechargeable replaceable Li-ion battery. This means that the radio can literally be used all the time as long as it is either plugged into a USB power source, pointed toward the sun or cranked by hand.
And more importantly, unlike our simple radio from 2005, the Encore buddy can actually help you communicate out during and after an emergency by charging your mobile phone or other small device. Included with the radio is a baggie of various adapters and cords to help you charge a variety of devices. There was an adapter included that fit our Android phones. And while it's hard to predict how long it would take your phone or device to charge, using the solar power or hand crank, it is estimated that you can get between 1-3 minutes of talk time for every one minute of hand cranking. Also, because the power consumption varies so widely between devices, it's not guaranteed that your device can fully recharge using the Encore Buddy, but most devices will charge at least enough to make critical calls using the solar and hand cranking power.
The hand crank, by the way, is very easy to operate. Both my two and three year old were able to easily crank the radio, so I have them do it from time to time whether the radio needs it or not. It's good fine motor practice.
The radio comes with a user guide. It's highly recommended that you read it right away when you buy this radio, just to make sure you know how to properly store and use the device to get the most out of the rechargeable battery (like, for instance, keeping the volume quieter on the radio increases play time).
The Encore Buddy is an awesome everyday device available to purchase in the US and Canada. It's lightweight enough to take camping, but durable enough for the kids to handle around the house. The internal battery is rechargeable through a variety of means and is replaceable if it ever wears out. The flashlight is as bright as any household LED flashlight.
If you are looking for a heavier duty version of the Encore Buddy, check out Freeplay Energy's other cool solar and hand crank devices.
We need to get one of these for our emergency kit.
With all the gadgets we have nowadays, we forget that something as simple as this radio is really important to have for emergencies.
Great gadget – that would be incredibly useful in an emergency! I really like the fact you can charge up your phone a little as well to make a call if needed!
The Encore Radio sounds like a necessary and critical part of an emergency kit. It has so many points in its favor that it should be a 'must have'. Thank you so much, Allison, for telling us so much about it.
The Encore Radio would be a great peace of mind to have if there was an emergency.It is the kind of gadget that would be a life saver by charging my phone for contacting people to get help.Its just something I have never thought about and I think its a great device to have.
I do like this idea and the fact that you can actually use it to charge your phone etc I think is marvellous.
Sounds like an awesome radio to have on hand for emergencies. It's always good to be prepared!
Very neat! This would be a great radio to bring on trips!


A brawl erupted on the streets of a neighborhood and escalated into fighters jumping into cars to run each other over.
It was unclear what sparked the explosive brawl but it ended with a busted up car and one possibly severely injured person.
Two men are seen standing in the middle of a street in a residential area and are yelling at one another, with one saying he wants to fight the person's brother.
Eventually, a third person hops behind a wheel off camera and rams into a man which causes a fourth person to plow into the driver of the first car, sending him flying.
The unbelievable altercation was videotaped and believed to have been filmed in Memphis, Tennessee. It was uploaded online in mid-April.
The video lasts around two minutes and 30 seconds and most of the action kicks in around the minute and 20 second mark.
A man in a red shirt begins approaching a man in a gray shirt as he backs away. The man in gray tells the other that he does not want to fight him but his brother.
There's not a lot of action until a black sedan comes out of nowhere and hits the man in red, sending him to the pavement.
The driver hops out of the car in an attempt to fight with the man in the red but it takes only a matter of seconds until a white SUV smashes into the first driver, sending him flying through the air.
The camera is jostled as the cameraman appears to run out of the car's way before walking back to the scene.
The white car is then seen with its hood smashed and bending upwards.
There are metal objects in the street but it is not clear if they were in the street already or came from the car when it hit the man.
The neighborhood can be heard buzzing with activity as people come outside their homes to see what had happened.
The end of the video doesn't show what happened to the man who was hit or the two who were initially involved in the fight.


Joining metals is the goal of every welding process. That's the reason why the welders are made for. But as the various aspects are characteristics of the metal under consideration varies, so does the welding-type and the surrounding environment. Thus, several methods or welding and welders or welding machines appear to exist.
In the same rhythm, one needs to know the types of welders when he/she are finding the best one to start with. Picking up the best welder becomes a lot less rigorous job when you've already sorted out and decided which kind of welder you wanna go with.
What Type of Welder Fits Where?
Here are the types of welders that you are going to find on the market.
When filler metal is your basis, welders or welding machines may be broadly classified into two categories- Wire feed welders and stick welders. This classification is totally dependent on how you are feeding the filler material into the joining surfaces of your metal pieces to be weld.
A special gun is used while feeding the welding metal into the joining area when you have a spool of welding wires. Well, here, the guns that you will find in the market are of reflective of two technologies.
One is the traditional standard gun, while the other one is the spool gun. In case of standard guns, the welding wire spool is taken kept inside the main machine. The wires are fed into the joining place through a cable. The cable continues from machine to the gun.
There is a trigger on the standard gun. Pull the trigger and you will see the wires coming out of the tip of it. While welding they are continuously melted and are piled up into the valley of the metal pieces.
On the other hand, spool guns bear the spool of wire on their back. Pulling the trigger brings more and more wires at the welding point.
Welders are dedicated to the types of welding they accomplish. Taking the process of welding into account, welding is of four basic types- MIG welding, TIG welding, Stick welding and Arc welding. Let's move on to reveal what they really are.
Rendering the most common and popular welding process, the MIG welders use wire welding electrodes spool. In this process, the welding of the metals is done with direct current source and constant voltage. Using shielding gas and wire electrode, the metal joining work is done by heating.
It uses the gas to shield while performing the arc welding and hence is known as Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) or Metal Inert Gas (MIG).
The electrodes, which are not consumable, are used in the welding process when you select TIG welders to weld. It is the tungsten inert gas (TIG) or gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) welders which require constant current while welding.
The supplied power is conducted in the form of electricity through the arc having an ionized plasma. The instantaneous welding spot is protected by shielding gas (argon in most cases) and the filler metals. Well, high tech autogenous welds do not need that too!
If you made up your mind to be a hobbyist, stick electrodes are the best for you. They are also known as shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) welders. Here electric current is let flow between the gap of welding stick, otherwise known as arc welding electrodes, and the metal intended to be weld.
These welders operate in both AC and DC. But they are not able to be used for welding metals 1/16 inch or less in thickness.
The flux cored arc welding welders (FCAW) are also welding wire fed welding process. They are similar to MIG welders except for the fact that no shielding gas is required to be input external to the system.
The material over the wire electrode itself creates sufficient shielding fume effect to prevent any contamination. Both MIG and FCAW welders are capable of providing weld materials of even 16 gauges thin.
Besides the above four basic types of welders, another significant welder is the spot welder.
Spot welders fall into a family of electric resistance welders. The resistance spot welding (RSW) welders or spot welders join the metal surface points that are in contact with heating.
The heat is obtained, in this case, due to the resistance to electric current. While welding, the workpieces are held strongly by the electrodes.
All welders may weld in every metal but may not give the best performance. For a perfect joint, welding should be done keeping the facts that follow revealing each type of welder's capability and specialty.
The MIG welders provide swift control when dealing with thinner metals. High-speed welding is also possible with them. If you want some really clean job, MIGs are the best ones for you.
The equipment is compatible with the flux cored arc welding (FCAW) also! And for the beginners, it is a superb starter since no other welding process is so easy as the MIG welding!
MIG welders operate well on cast iron, copper, brass and other exotic metals like magnesium etc. But welding steels, aluminum, and their different alloys is discouraged.
Precision is the specialty of TIG welders. The output of such welding is generally of top-class quality. Beauty and quality blend in when weld beats are produced through TIG welding. Heat control becomes a fun while welding When TIG is the process. The input heat may be adjusted at the moment of heating with the help of certain foot control.
TIG is quite selective while choosing the metal to weld. Cast iron is welded better by TIG in comparison to other materials.
The most interesting and useful fact about FCAW welders is that they can be used without any trace of hesitation while working with dirt and rust. Such welders do not care from which direction you are performing the task. Welding can be done out of position.
Thick sections are easily perforated with the assist of these welders. Flux cored welders deposit and extra amount of metal leaving a strong welding behind.
Stock welders seem to be built for spontaneous outdoor use. Nor wind neither dust hampers its performance. Even the rusty metals seem on the song when an arc welder is out there to treat them. Their application is found to be better on thicker workpieces.
Stick electrodes are good for aluminum alloys. Besides, brass, copper etc are also found to be joined as well. Steel, stainless steel or cast iron do not find well-fitting through arc welding.
Learning welder types and their application is 101 of welding tools and equipment. Hope it helps to all.


Morning ladies & happy Monday. Following my recent trip to Paris, I'm obsessed with how the Parisians dress. Everywhere I looked I kept seeing oh so stylish ladies in timeless classics that had a certain je ne sais quoi, which looked so effortless. So when Marks & Spencer recently asked me to collaborate on a new post, I thought it perfect timing to showcase those timeless classics that Marks get so right, that would be perfect for starting to recreate that Parisian flair.
So let's get started on my top ten picks, all from their latest new in collection that if you've not recently taken a peek has some great pieces.
Starting with the above statement embellished court shoes, which I just love. Not to high a heel, timeless in design but with that added bit of bling to add interest, that will also satisfy any of our inner magpies. Style with a cropped pair of cigarette pants & a simple silk shirt (see here) or even with an oversized white shirt, like the one featured a little later on in the post paired with jeans like these & you've got a perfect stylish laid back look.
Now the above jacket has a real air of Chanel but on a much more purse friendly budget & again can easily be dressed up or down, or even worn to the office.
I'd team the boucle jacket with the above timeless satin camisole & depending on the occasion style with jeans & a pair of heels, or leather leggings & a white shirt like the one below together with the embellished court shoes at the start of the post.
Of course an oversized white shirt is the ultimate in understated style. Ideal for wearing with boyfriend jeans & court shoes, or trainers & leather leggings. As well as being perfect for pairing with a lace/embellished pencil skirt like this one or even cigarette pants. In terms of jewellery I'd either team with a statement necklace or some delicate fine chain layered necklaces.
Similarly the above statement polka dot blouse would look great styled with leather leggings or jeans. The pleated cuff & collar add that extra detailing to help elevate it from all the other polka dot blouses around & it even has a gorgeous tie neck at the back.
I'm really feeling the love for leather leggings this season, but if you don't want to pay the price of leather ones these faux leather ones would be perfect. Wear with trainers/ankle boots & an oversized knit or style as shown above with Marks' checked single breasted coat paired with their pure cashmere roll neck jumper & Jewel Trim Square Toe Loafers.
With the arrival of Autumn knitwear is a most & as much as I'm a lover of Mark's cashmere, I've really fallen for this more chunky, boxy cropped cardi that I think would look great teamed with a floral maxi dress, such as this one. Although I'm equally loving how Marks have styled it above with their round neck ¾ sleeve longline t-shirt, slim leg ankle grazer trousers & wide fit metal trim loafers.
Now one item that may not necessarily conjure up the image of timeless classics is a leopard print coat, but leopard really is a neutral not to mention the print of the season. Making it the perfect time to invest if you've been tempted in the past. I know before I took the plunge this style of coat was always something I admired from a far thinking I wouldn't have the nerve to wear one out but if you keep the rest of your look timeless & classic it really does look great.
For effortless style, not to mention an item you can just throw on when time is short, it the ever useful maxi dress. I'm just loving the colour of the one above & think it would look great teamed with a belt like this one & these ankle boots. The wear with a biker jacket or blazer, or come winter a tailored ¾ coat such as this one.
And finally how about these dress up or down kitten heel ankle boots. Just an elegant, timeless classic that will work with most looks.
Talking of timeless classics, today's look is all about the biker jacket.
Which I've teamed with a simple maxi dress. The perfect look for just grabbing out the wardrobe & getting on with the day.
Right lots to do today so I'd better get on but don't forget you can check out the full range of Marks' new into store here. I'd love to hear if there's any 'must haves' that have caught your eye.
Enjoy your day ladies & as always I'll see you in the morning. Oh & if you fancy the chance to win a £200 Gourmet Guide Restaurant voucher then take a peek here. I've been nominated in the Asquith Adores Blogger Awards for 'Best Over 40 Blogger' & would love it if you could please vote for me here. Every vote entered will be in with a chance to win the voucher so lots of luck!


Cristiano Ronaldo is driven to perfection. Watch the Portuguese soccer legend show off his skills and demonstrate how he pushes for perfection at all times.
In the competitive world of international soccer, superstar Cristiano Ronaldo constantly drives himself to perfect his game. This year has been a record-breaking season for Ronaldo, winning his second Ballon d'Or (MVP), third European Golden Shoe (top scoring award), as well as becoming the all-time leading scorer for his country, Portugal.
In the competitive world of professional sports, good nutrition can be a key advantage. Global sports icon and international soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo believes that it is essential. That's why the Portuguese winger/forward joined forces with Herbalife to promote great nutrition and regular exercise for people of all activity levels.
Herbalife Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Michael O. Johnson says that teaming up with Ronaldo is a natural fit. Ronaldo is a leader on his team and Herbalife is a leader in global nutrition. "One of the most exciting elements of our new relationship is that we will be working with Ronaldo to develop cutting edge sports nutrition products together, which will be cobranded," said Johnson.
Ronaldo is already working with Herbalife Senior Director of Sports Nutrition Dr. John Heiss on a product line Cr7 DriveRonaldo Is Driven to Perfection – CR 7 Drive. As his official nutrition sponsor, Herbalife will also work with Ronaldo to optimize his own nutrition program and provide him with a range of products to support his demanding training regimen. Finally, he will team up with the Herbalife Family Foundation to develop programs that assist nutritional health and education initiatives.
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void omxInvokeNLOPT(GradientOptimizerContext &goc);

struct nlopt_opt_dtor {
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struct UnconstrainedObjective {
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Kings Of Leon premiere new songs at massive London Hyde Park gig
Matt Wilkinson Jul 1, 2010 6:48 am BST
Credit: Jo Mccaughey
Caleb Followill hails band's gig as 'one of the greatest experiences' of his life
Kings Of Leon played four unreleased songs during their sell-out Hyde Park gig in London last night (June 30).
The Nashville band headlined the 60,000 capacity event, with support coming from the likes of The Drums and The Black Keys. The new songs the four-piece played had working titles including 'Southbound', 'Immortals' and 'Radioactive'.
Referring to the new songs, frontman Caleb Followill told the crowd: "Since we saw you guys last we went and made a record. That's what we put a lot of work into. Just yesterday some people at the record label got to hear a couple of songs from it. I don't know if they want us to play a bunch of new songs but I think, 'Fuck it' – we're going to do it!"
A cover of Pixies' 'Where Is My Mind?' also went down well, though some of the crowd mistook the track for a new Kings Of Leon song. Later in the set, the frontman became visibly emotional at the sheer scale of the show, which saw the band play tracks stretching right across their back catalogue.
"It's been one of the greatest experiences of my life," Followill told the crowd. "Thank you all very much. One of these days, when we're all fat and bald…or balder, and we're sitting in Tennessee telling all our kids about all the great things that happened to us, this is gonna be one of those."
Kings Of Leon played:
'Crawl'
'Taper Jean Girl'
'My Party'
'Be Somebody'
'Immortals' (working title)
'Molly's Chambers'
'Fans'
'Milk'
'Closer'
'Mary' (working title)
'Wasted'
'4 Kicks'
'The Bucket'
'Radioactive' (working title)
'Charmer'
'Where Is My Mind?'
'Sex On Fire'
'Notion'
'On Call'
'Southbound' (working title)
'Trani'
'Knocked Up'
'Manhattan'
'Use Somebody'
'Black Thumbnail'
Earlier in the evening, The Black Keys had warmed up for Kings Of Leon, playing for almost an hour as the sun began to set over the park.
With a set relying heavily on new album 'Brothers', Dan Auerbach and Patrick Carney were joined by a full band for the majority of their set, with each member wearing a suit. Auerbach was in particularly chatty mood, commenting on the audience's receptiveness throughout. Towards the end of the band's set he also paid tribute to Kings Of Leon, saying: "Thank you so much for putting up with us here. I'd like to thank our good friends the Kings Of Leon for letting us play,"
The Drums also drew a sizable crowd and went down well with the audience, despite frontman Jonathan Pierce telling NME beforehand that he felt that the band "stuck out like a sore thumb" on the schedule.
Nevertheless, the New York band powered through tracks from their debut album 'The Drums', with Pierce pausing between each to show his appreciation for the positive reaction of the audience.
Kings Of Leon also had their touring friends The Whigs and The Features open for them earlier in the day. The good weather ensured that the area around the Hyde Park stage was well populated for each act despite their early stagetimes, and both went down well. The Whigs, who have recently supported We Are Scientists in the UK, also used the occasion to thank their friends, telling the audience: "None of us would be here if it wasn't for the Kings Of Leon."


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M48 Patton
American Cold War Battle Tank
The M48 Patton main battle tank was one of the most successful and longest-serving designs produced in the United States, and it is a popular subject with tank modellers and enthusiasts.
TankCraft
200 color & black and white illustrations
Dimensions : 11.5 X 8.25 inches
Not Yet Published. Available for Pre-Order
The M48 Patton main battle tank was one of the most successful and longest-serving designs produced in the United States, and it is a popular subject with tank modelers and enthusiasts. When it came into service in 1949 it represented a significant advance on the Sherman and M47 which it replaced, and it formed the backbone of American armored forces during the early years of the Cold War. It also saw combat in Vietnam, during the Indo-Pakistan wars and in the Middle East, in particular during the Iran-Iraq War. So it is an fascinating subject for this volume in the TankCraft series.
Archive photos of the M48 in service and extensively researched color profile illustrations depict the tank throughout its operational life. A large part of the book showcases available model kits and aftermarket products, complemented by a gallery of beautifully constructed and painted models in various scales. Technical details as well as modifications introduced during production and in the field are also examined and provide everything the modeler needs to recreate an accurate representation of the M48.
Robert Griffin joined the British Army as a 17 year old Junior Leader and served for many years as an AFV crewman in the 4/7th Royal Dragoon Guards in BAOR, BATUS, Cyprus, Northern Ireland, the UK and Bosnia. He has written a number of books and articles on armoured vehicles of the Cold War period, including definitive works on the FV-214 Conqueror, Chieftain, Challenger 1 and FV432 and RAC in the Cold War (with Merlin Robinson). He lives at Hucclecote, Gloucestershire and is actively involved in the Army Cadet Force.
M48 Patton Reviews
Unknown Warrior: The Search for Australia's Greatest Ace
Mike Rosel
Death Was Our Bed-mate
Agnes McEwan, Campbell Thomson
Myths and Legends of the Eastern Front
Boris Sokolov
Stürmgeschutze
Bob Carruthers
Fifteen Rounds a Minute
Michael Craster
By the Skin of my Teeth
Colin Downes
British Widows of the First World War
Andrea Hetherington


Small, compact and sporty hip bag that safely holds change, travel guide, sunglasses and mobile phone.
Good brand. Good quality and very reasonable price. Highly recommended !!!
A slim, cool and compact shoulder bag with a sporty interior. It easily accommodates all the urban necessities. Certainly one of the most athletic shoulder bags out there.
The City Light may be little and lightweight, but it's ready for all kinds of urban action in many toned-down as well as fresh colours.
The minimal contact surface area of the profiled Airstripes allows free air circulation over 80 % of the riders back, while still providing a secure, compact fit even on rough rides.
The maint pocket can easily be opened/locked via zipper.
The front pocket can easily be opened/locked via zipper.