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Comfy and Enlighted Collaborate to Create Smarter Workplaces
Integration Yields Intelligent Desk Reservation System to Enhance Activity-based Workplaces and Maximize Space Utilization.
OAKLAND, CA AND SUNNYVALE, CA - (October 17, 2019) - Comfy, the leading provider of global workplace experience solutions, and Enlighted, the leading provider of Internet of Things (IoT) solutions for commercial buildings, are partnering to deliver smarter workplaces. Their collaboration integrates Comfy's powerful workplace experience platform with Enlighted's award-winning building IoT technology. The first collaborative project is an intelligent desk reservation system addressing the growing need for open, activity-based workplaces. The solution features a new Enlighted desk sensor configuration and is currently being deployed across the global real estate portfolio of one of the world's largest enterprise software companies.
Increasingly, companies are turning to unassigned seating, agile working and activity-based work to help facilitate flexibility and collaborative environments. In these new office environments, workers can dynamically choose desks where they will be most productive and creative — whether it is near colleagues on a project or individually in a quiet space. The intelligent reservation system, which combines a consumer-grade employee-facing app and smart, desk-level sensing capabilities, is critical to this new way of working. It empowers teams to quickly identify desks anywhere in the building that meet their needs, are unoccupied and available in real-time.
The Comfy workplace solution is designed for real estate teams looking to optimize the overall use of workplaces and amenities while boosting employee engagement and productivity. Comfy's occupant-facing app empowers employees to find, book and use the workspace they need, when they need it.
The Enlighted Building IoT platform creates "sensory systems" throughout a building using cloud-connected smart sensors densely distributed through lighting fixtures and under desks. These sensors collect data about what is happening in the building multiple times per second, providing insight into how the building is being used in real time, driving usage analytics, providing location services for people and assets and making this data available to other applications through APIs.
Comfy and Enlighted have integrated their technologies to create this new intelligent desk reservation system. Enlighted's smart sensors are placed under each open-office workspace. These sensors detect when the desk is in use and provides this information to the Comfy platform, delivering real-time desk availability information to office workers through the Comfy mobile app or kiosks. The sensor data is also aggregated within Comfy, enabling business leaders to gain transparency into peak usage hours, most frequently used workspaces and other desk utilization analytics.
Enlighted created a new variation of its award-winning Generation 5 SU-5 IoT smart sensor for this collaboration. This configuration is optimized for easy deployment and tuned for placement under desks. Proven in more than 210 million square feet of commercial real estate deployments, Enlighted's IoT smart sensors combine multiple sensing technologies, local processing and wireless communications with Bluetooth capabilities to support location services and automated check-in functionality.
"Meeting the needs of today's flexible and agile workforce is challenging, which is why the ability to integrate best-in-class technology and combine data sources is critical," said Daniel Schroeder, CEO of Comfy. "We are thrilled to welcome Enlighted to the rapidly growing Works with Comfy partner ecosystem."
CEO of Enlighted Stefan Schwab shared, "from its inception, Enlighted strategically has made the granular data our powerful sensors collect available to other applications in our partner network, because customers benefit with a rich ecosystem of high-value solutions. Enlighted's vision of creating a comprehensive 'building sensory system' now extends to each workspace, with our sensors capturing data and providing intelligence to improve the workplace experience. Working with Comfy on the intelligent desk reservation system is just the beginning of our partnership."
Comfy and Enlighted were each acquired by Siemens in 2018 and are now part of Siemens Smart Infrastructure (SI). SI provides customers with a comprehensive end-to-end portfolio from a single source – with products, systems, solutions and services from the point of power generation all the way to consumption. With an increasingly digitalized ecosystem, it helps customers thrive and communities progress while contributing to sustainability.
The companies will showcase the new technology at CoreNet Anaheim (Oct. 20-22), WORKTECH 19 (Oct. 29) and RealComm's CoRETech (Nov. 13-15). Learn more at Comfy and www.enlightedinc.com.
About Comfy
Comfy provides the world's most powerful workplace experience platform. Our enterprise software solutions connect people, places and systems for Fortune 500 companies around the world. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Oakland, California, Comfy was acquired in 2018 by and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Siemens Industry, Inc. Visit Comfy for more information.
About Enlighted
Designed to change everything, Enlighted provides the world's most advanced Building IoT Platform for leading commercial and healthcare organizations around the globe, with more than 210 million square feet of building space deployed to date. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Silicon Valley, Enlighted was acquired in 2018 and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Siemens Industry, Inc. For more information about Enlighted, visit enlightedinc.com.


You must have heard the name of Vladimir Lenin. He is a great and important figure in the history of Russia. Hero and the leader of Russian Revolution, Lenin is a world known name. He was the anchor of the 1917 Russian Revolution when Lenin rose to prominence during the Russian Revolution and then he along with many behind him established the communist rule in Soviet Union making Russia the world's first communist state. This man is an integral part of the history of Russia. He became the first head of Soviet Union breaking dynasty rule in the country. Lenin became the head of the country in 1917 and after 7 years he died in 1924. But this man was not buried in cemetery. With a very unique idea his body was embalmed and a granite mausoleum was constructed for Lenin on Red Square. This mausoleum is also called as Lenin's Tomb. You should go and see the tomb when you visit Russia on your Russia Tour Package.
There has been this tradition of preserving human's body in some parts of the world. This is especially true in Egypt. The idea of keeping Lenin's body has echoes of the ancient pyramids. There was a belief of afterlife in Egypt and it was combined with their knowledge of embalming techniques. This enabled the Egyptians to construct pyramids to immortalize their rulers. The Soviet government in this case also followed the same belief probably and that is why they thought of preserving Lenin's body which led to creation of Lenin's tomb. Doing so was an attempt of immortalizing Lenin. Lenin died in 1924 and then government thought to preserve the body of this renowned and revolutionary leader. Lenin's body is preserved in the tomb which is situated in Red Square in Moscow, Russia. The tomb is a resting place for Lenin. Since 1924 the preserved body of Lenin is here and on public display. Lenin's body has been placed in a glass sarcophagus, and thousands of visitors come here every day to to see it. The preservation mechanism also is superb. When there was an issue of dark spots on the skin in the embalmed process, they solved the problem by using different reagents in between baths. So far the funds have been arranged either by Government or public to preserve the body. And recently in 2016 Russian Government planned to spend millions of rubels (Russian Currency) to preserve the Lenin's body.
There were thoughts from earlier government to bury the body of Lenin but his successor opposed the idea. In this regard even public votes were called for in 2011 by United Russia party through a website where 70% of the voters voted in favor of burial of Lenin's body. Till now Lenin's tomb is intact and you should visit this place to see that how can one's body be preserved for such a long time. You can experience this unique way of preserving body by visiting Lenin's tomb on your Moscow Trip with a Moscow Tour Package. Mausoleum or the tomb is open for visitors on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday from 10 AM to 1 PM. Earlier there used to be long queue to see the tomb. Now the length of the queue might have come down but people still want to see Lenin's body. The good thing is that there is no entrance fee for the visit. When you visit Red Square in Moscow, you can easily go and see the Lenin's tomb.


– in the House of Lords at 2:57 pm on 20th March 2018.
To ask Her Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Lord O'Shaughnessy on 21 January (HL5321), why there are no plans to enable women undergoing early medical abortion to take the second dose of the medication, misoprostol, at home, if they so wish.
My Lords, the Government's priority is to ensure that women who require abortion services have access to safe, high-quality care. Abortions must be performed under the legal framework set by the Abortion Act 1967. We are not currently in a position to approve homes as a class of place under the Act. However, we will continue to keep this matter under review and assess further evidence as it arises.
I thank the Minister for his Answer, but can he inform the House of the expected timeframe for the Government's decision regarding enabling women to choose the dignity of being as comfortable as possible in their own homes when they experience medical abortion, rather than some of them suffering while travelling home from the clinic? Journeys of over two hours are not uncommon, particularly for women from rural areas. It is also worth noting that the procedure is endorsed as a safe practice by the World Health Organization.
I thank the noble Baroness for her question. No timeframe has been set for any decision on a policy change. She will understand that any change of policy would need to be done cautiously, in the light of the evidence and of legal developments—for example, relating to Scotland's decision to name homes as a place. It is on that basis that we will consider any further evidence.
My Lords, if women in Norway, France and now Scotland can take this drug at home, not in a clinical setting, with careful safeguards and support in place—I have looked at what has happened in Scotland, and there is no doubt about that at all—it is important that the Government should afford the same facility to women in England. I would like the Minister to perhaps go further than he has now and say that there will be a timetable for this to happen.
In terms of the experiences in other countries, of course only the countries of the UK are operating under the auspices and obligations of the 1967 Act, which any Government would have to act under. The Scottish Government have made that decision, but the noble Baroness will know that it is subject to a dispute and that a judicial review has been brought against it by the Society for the Protection of Unborn Children, which is obviously testing the legality of the Scottish Government and their powers to act. We shall look closely at developments in these legal proceedings, as well as any other evidence that arises. Unfortunately, this is why I am not in a position to give her a timetable.
My Lords, a study of 42,600 early abortions in Finland—where there is good registry data, unlike in England and Wales—found that, six weeks post abortion, complications after medical abortions were four times higher than after surgical procedures: 20% compared with 5.6%. The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists cites one study in the UK where 53% of late medical abortions required surgical intervention. Given these facts, are Her Majesty's Government not also concerned that so-called home abortions outside of a medical setting would compromise the health and safety of women, especially young women who may use these powerful chemicals secretly at home?
The noble Baroness, Lady Eaton, mixed up two completely different things. She mixed up early medical abortions and late abortions. Can the Minister confirm that a 2011 court case brought by BPAS established that the Secretary of State has the power to allow early medical abortions to happen at home? If he agrees, and if the evidence from the Scottish trial is convincing and underpinned by the decision of the Scottish courts, will the Secretary of State then undertake to look at the development of a facility for legal abortion which may well be to the benefit of thousands of women in this country, particularly those who live in rural areas?
I am aware of the opinion in that judicial review. It is worth pointing out that there is still uncertainty about the legal position. This is why we will watch the developments in Scotland carefully and proceed cautiously. It would be wrong of me to prejudge either the opinions that come from the court or indeed any evidence if this scheme does get up and running in Scotland.
My Lords, does the Minister agree that, up to nine weeks, it is perfectly safe for a woman to take the pills for a medical abortion? It is much better and more comfortable for her to have the consequences at home. Does he also agree that this would mean each woman would have to make half the number of appointments to get a medical abortion—a huge saving for the health service?
The importance here is making sure that, under the auspices of the Act, women have access to safe and legal abortion, and that is what they have a right to do. An important point here is that, the earlier these abortions happen, the safer they are. The proportion of abortions under 10 weeks has risen from 68% to 81% in the last 10 years. At the moment, both courses of treatment for early medical abortion should take place in a clinical setting approved by the Secretary of State.
My Lords, has any research been undertaken on the psychological feelings of people who have had abortions in their own homes?
I am not aware of any research, but I shall ask the department to see if there is any. If there is, I shall write to the noble Baroness.
My Lords, if the information we have just had is correct that more women, especially young women, are buying abortion drugs online, surely that proves the point that we need to improve the abortion services that we have within the NHS and the advice that is given to young women.
No, I do not think it proves that. The fact that illegal drugs of all kinds are being bought online, whether they are illegal drugs or prescription drugs bought illegally, is a feature of modern life. Rates of abortion in the under-18s are falling, as is the teenage pregnancy and conception rate. Those are separate issues.
My Lords, is my noble friend aware that, as well as in Scotland, the home use of misoprostol is common practice in the United States, Canada and multiple other European countries?
Yes, I am aware of that. As I said, those countries operate under a different legal framework than we do.


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month after adding polls to Instagram Stories, Facebook Chief Executive Officer Mark Zuckerberg's brainchild will now allow users publish surveys to the NewsFeed - How To Make Facebook Polls.
Polls are restricted to two options, which can be spruced up with images or GIFs. They can be posted the same way you would certainly publish a condition update, yet the most crucial piece of details: these surveys are not anonymous. It's unclear if Facebook will certainly supply confidential polling in the future.
3. Create your question right into the standing box where it says "Ask a question" and also fill in the two choices you desire individuals to pick in between.
4. Upload your personal pictures or select from the countless GIFs offered to include an aesthetic component to the poll.
5. Set when you desire your poll to run out- it can be a day, a week, or a customized amount of time.
6. Post your poll and also enjoy the ballots come in.
7. As the maker, you and also the people that voted on the poll could see how others voted.
" We have actually additionally had various forms of polls within the Facebook application throughout the years, but for the past a number of years there's been no one way for both individuals as well as Pages to quickly survey friends and fans," a Facebook agent informs Inverse.
When the poll feature debuted on Instagram, several users were uninformed their ballots were not confidential. Users swiftly found themselves in hot water and also self-conscious when poll creators saw and also reacted to their not-so-nice solutions.
Perhaps Facebook is leaving the confidential ballot to the positive-oriented messaging application tbh, which the business got last month. Surveys are not also actually a brand-new point to Facebook itself-- text-only polls had the ability to be produced on pages and also occasions, in groups, as well as most recently in groups talks in the Messenger application.
While Facebook states it released its latest poll function on all tools, it's still presenting to iphone as well as Android customers.
" We remain in the process of rolling out surveys throughout systems as well as expect that every person must be able to see them by the end of the day on mobile," a Facebook representative tells Inverse.
For now, you could poll your heart away on your Net web browser, where creating a poll will certainly appear like this:.
So possibly from now on, your Facebook friends will only share their viewpoints when you actually request them, and also your grandma will stop using unrequested suggestions and also discourse on each and every single one of your conditions. Or you recognize, maybe not.


Wells Fargo has promoted Amanda Dolley to community banking district manager for Clark County.
Dolley will oversee 98 team members in the firm's nine bank branches in Battle Ground, Camas and Vancouver, Wash. She previously managed 70 team members at six branches in Clackamas County for two years after transferring to Oregon from Iowa. She joined Wells Fargo in 1998 in Alaska as a part-time teller.
After transferring to Iowa in 2001 as a personal banker, she was promoted to branch manager in Iowa in 2003 and later managed four branches there.
I personally worked for Amanda Dolley for many years. She sacrificed a huge portion of her life to make sure her team was successful and taken care of. I'm not going to say anything negative about Bob's legacy; he was a great man. However, Amanda was very successful with the Columbia North district and to say she wasn't is unjust. Yes there are many people who don't/didn't like Amanda's coaching style but you can't say it wasn't successful. Many managers succeeded because of her hands on approach. I'm sorry Amanda if you've read the previous statements made about you but not everyone felt/feels that way. You were/are an extremely hard worker and were an excellent mentor to many of us. Thank you for all the years you gave me and good luck in all your endeavors. I know you'll be successful in whatever you chose.
That ***ch Amanda finally got what she deserved today ***SHE GOT FIRED*** I couldn't possibly count the MANY bankers that are jumping for JOY over that announcement. Amanda doesn't deserve to scrub toilets at the local McDonalds. She is by far the worst, most spiteful, bordering on EVIL person that I have ever had the displeasure to work with!


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The cast of "Parks and Recreation" reunites during quarantine to check in with each other. (Image via Google Images)
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NBC's 'Parks and Recreation' Special Unites Comedy and Charity
Pawnee's Parks and Recreation Department reminds viewers about the importance of laughter and supporting one another during quarantine.
By Nina Dutta, Occidental College
On Thursday, April 30, the cast of NBC's "Parks and Recreation" teamed up for a special new episode, five years after the series finale. The virtual special streamed on YouTube to raise money for Feeding America, a nationwide nonprofit with over 200 food banks that is dedicated to feeding millions of Americans and engaging more and more people in the fight to end hunger. With over 2 million views on YouTube, the special succeeded in raising $3 million for the nonprofit.
Cast members Amy Poehler, Adam Scott, Aziz Ansari, Rashida Jones, Chris Pratt, Aubrey Plaza, Nick Offerman, Retta, Rob Lowe and Jim O'Heir joined forces in the fictional Pawnee, Indiana, to remind their fans of the unique sense of family that many of us have been missing. Executive producer and writer Michael Schur said, "Like a lot of other people, we were looking for ways to help and felt that bringing these characters back for a night could raise some money."
Just like many of us across the country, our favorite Parks Department workers are also quarantined. Centered around the well-loved leading lady, Leslie Knope (Amy Poehler), the episode chronicles her attempts to catch up with all of her former co-workers from the Parks Department amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.
In a statement to The Hollywood Reporter, Lisa Katz and Tracey Pakosta, co-presidents of scripted programming at NBC, said: "In such uncertain times, we can't think of anyone better than Leslie Knope to unite our country with her unbridled enthusiasm and compassion. A huge thank you to Mike Schur and the cast of Parks and Recreation for putting this wonderful special together and bringing a smile to all our faces while raising money for such a worthwhile cause."
Fans of the sitcom understand that at its core, "Parks and Recreation" is a show about friendship, about people coming together. Or as Schur put it at the show's 10-year reunion, "I felt the show had an argument to make, and the argument was about teamwork and friendship." In Pawnee, Indiana, people look out for each other, whether it's for better, such as to build a park in an empty lot with a giant pit, or for worse, like to ban a restaurant that only serves salad.
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Even a pandemic cannot stop Leslie Knope from giving 100% to everything she does and loving her friends with full force. As she checks in on all her friends via a video calling tree, which quickly falls apart, her former boss and friend, Ron Swanson (Nick Offerman), reminded her: "Don't spend all your time looking after other people — look after yourself once in a while." The classic Ron and Leslie heart-to-hearts are the most touching conversations throughout the series, and quite a lot of people in this devastating time may be needing Ron's sage advice and Leslie's optimism more than ever.
Several of the show's silly yet lovable traditions make appearances in the virtual special, encouraging viewers to laugh during this dark time. The team gathers together to sing "5,000 Candles in the Wind" for their beloved, deceased miniature horse, Li'l Sebastian; Ben still doesn't understand the Li'l Sebastian hype. Tom and Donna are still treating themselves, Andy is still accidentally locking himself in rooms, and Chris is still hypervigilant about his health routines. The familiarity is comforting, and knowing it's for a good cause makes it even more moving.
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Often times, sitcoms provide solace and escape when real life can feel altogether gloomy and scary. "Parks and Recreation" is no exception. Leslie Knope's awkward, lovable charm and her determination to help others are the most refreshing combination right now, as she encourages all of us to keep our spirits high and still give our best efforts.
The fact that the wonderful team of actors and writers gathered together for the dual purpose of making people laugh and raising money to help others proves that they understand the specific gifts they can give to their fans. Rather than singing "Imagine" or saying "We're all in this together," the cast of "Parks and Recreation" continued to do their jobs, falling back into their Pawnee characters and in the process, helped out millions.
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Arthropterus – rodzaj myrmekofilnego chrząszcza z podrodziny Paussinae, rodziny biegaczowatych. Jest klasyfikowany w plemieniu Paussini. Opisano 66 gatunków. Zasięg występowania obejmuje Australię, Nową Gwineę i Archipelag Bismarcka. Chrząszcze te odznaczają się ochronnym ("protective") typem budowy ciała, mają zredukowane dystalne części ciała (odnóża, czułki). Rzadko znajdywane są razem z mrówkami. Opisane larwy tych chrząszczy mają budowę wskazującą na również myrmekofilny tryb życia.

Gatunki:
 Arthropterus abnormis Oke, 1932
 Arthropterus adelaidae Macleay, 1873
 Arthropterus ambitiosus Kolbe, 1924
 Arthropterus angulatus Macleay, 1873
 Arthropterus angulicornis Macleay, 1873
 Arthropterus articularis Elston, 1919
 Arthropterus bisinuatus Macleay, 1873
 Arthropterus brevicollis Macleay, 1873
 Arthropterus brevis Westwood, 1851
 Arthropterus brunni Kolbe, 1924
 Arthropterus cerapteroides Mjöberg, 1916
 Arthropterus constricticeps Sloane, 1933
 Arthropterus cribrosus Sloane, 1933
 Arthropterus daemelianus Kolbe, 1924
 Arthropterus darlingensis Macleay, 1873
 Arthropterus denudatus (Westwood, 1850)
 Arthropterus depressus Macleay, 1873
 Arthropterus discrepans Kolbe, 1924
 Arthropterus distinctus (Thomson, 1860)
 Arthropterus donovani Kolbe, 1924
 Arthropterus elongatulus Macleay, 1871
 Arthropterus eruditulus Kolbe, 1924
 Arthropterus foveicollis Macleay, 1873
 Arthropterus foveipennis Blackburn, 1892
 Arthropterus fraternus Kolbe, 1924
 Arthropterus geminus Kolbe, 1924
 Arthropterus hirtus Macleay, 1873
 Arthropterus hopei (Westwood, 1843)
 Arthropterus horni Kolbe, 1924
 Arthropterus howittensis Masters, 1886
 Arthropterus howittii Macleay, 1873
 Arthropterus humeralis Macleay, 1873
 Arthropterus insidiosus Kolbe, 1924
 Arthropterus kingii Macleay, 1871
 Arthropterus latipennis Macleay, 1873
 Arthropterus limitans Kolbe, 1924
 Arthropterus longicollis Sloane, 1933
 Arthropterus macleayi (Donovan, 1805)
 Arthropterus mastersii Macleay, 1871
 Arthropterus melbournei (Westwood, 1874)
 Arthropterus montanus Macleay, 1873
 Arthropterus moretoni Kolbe, 1924
 Arthropterus neglectus Lea, 1910
 Arthropterus negligens Kolbe, 1924
 Arthropterus nigricornis Macleay, 1973
 Arthropterus occidentalis Blackburn, 1892
 Arthropterus odewahnii Macleay, 1873
 Arthropterus ominosus Kolbe, 1924
 Arthropterus ovicollis Macleay, 1873
 Arthropterus pellax Kolbe, 1924
 Arthropterus pervicax Kolbe, 1924
 Arthropterus petax Kolbe, 1924
 Arthropterus piceus (Westwood, 1838)
 Arthropterus picipes Macleay, 1873
 Arthropterus planicornis Sloane, 1933
 Arthropterus punctatissimus (Westwood, 1874)
 Arthropterus puncticollus Macleay, 1873
 Arthropterus quadricollis (Westwood, 1874)
 Arthropterus queenslandiae Wasmann, 1926
 Arthropterus riverinae Macleay, 1873
 Arthropterus rockhamptonensis Macleay, 1873
 Arthropterus schismaticus Kolbe, 1924
 Arthropterus schroederi Kolbe, 1924
 Arthropterus scutellaris Macleay, 1873
 Arthropterus secedens Kolbe, 1924
 Arthropterus simiolus Kolbe, 1924
 Arthropterus socius Kolbe, 1924
 Arthropterus spadiceus Kolbe, 1924
 Arthropterus sphinx Kolbe, 1924
 Arthropterus subampliatus Macleay, 1873
 Arthropterus subangulatus Kolbe, 1924
 Arthropterus subsulcatus (Westwood, 1850)
 Arthropterus suspectus Kolbe, 1924
 Arthropterus turneri Macleay, 1873
 Arthropterus waterhousei Macleay, 1873
 Arthropterus westwoodii Macleay, 1871
 Arthropterus wilsoni (Westwood, 1850)
 Arthropterus wyanamattae Macleay, 1873

Przypisy

Linki zewnętrzne
  Database Carabidae of the World
 Arthropterus W.S. Macleay, 1838 Australian Faunal Directory: Checklist for SUPERFAMILY: CARABOIDEA

Biegaczowate
Rodzaje i podrodzaje zwierząt nazwane w 1838 roku

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The men's 62 kg weightlifting event was the second lightest men's event at the weightlifting competition, limiting competitors to a maximum of 62 kilograms of body mass. The whole competition took place on 5 October, but was divided in two parts due to the number of competitors. Group B weightlifters competed at 10:30, and Group A, at 14:00. This event was the third weightlifting event to conclude. The event took place at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Delhi.

Athletes
21 lifters were selected for the games.

Results

References

See also
 2010 Commonwealth Games
 Weightlifting at the 2010 Commonwealth Games

Weightlifting at the 2010 Commonwealth Games


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ANTHRAX: BELLADONNA-Era Lineup To Reunite For OZZFEST 2005?
According to a posting at the S.O.D. & M.O.D. Fansite, Sharon Osbourne has promised ANTHRAX a slot at this year's Ozzfest if they play at the 10-year anniversary edition of festival with the classic lineup that was responsible for some of the band's most successful albums:
Joey Belladonna - Vocals
Dan Spitz - Guitars
Frank Bello - Bass
Scott Ian - Guitars
Charlie Benante – Drums
A reunion of the Belladonna-era lineup has been rumored for quite some time, with SHADOWS FALL drummer Jason Bittner going so far as to say that Benante admitted that such a tour was in the works in a conversation with Bittner last month immediately following the public memorial for slain DAMAGEPLAN/ex-PANTERA guitarist "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott.
In his regular online column, dubbed "Blast Beat", Benante jokingly dismissed the rumors with the following statement:
"I keep hearing about this 'reunion' [with former vocalist Joey Belladonna]. I guess things got a bit outta hand. We were talking about doing a KISS reunion. We're all going to wear KISS makeup and go out and do a KISS reunion tour. I'll be Eric Singer doing Peter Criss and YES, I'll also be singing 'Black Diamond' and 'Beck' (haha). I need to figure out a way to play in 8-inch heels. I think that's how the rumors started, maybe it was Jason from [SHADOWS FALL]? Who knows what evil thoughts lurk in the minds of... never mind."
In a Jan. 22 posting on his official message board, former M.O.D. frontman Billy Milano — who played with Ian and Benante in S.O.D. — commented on the reunion rumors with the following: "Yes, as I said two months ago the Cheese is back and will be gasping a long last breath after they botch what little fan base they have left by subjecting us to Joey Belladonna's cheesy schtick and Danny Spitz's retarded leads.
"Mind you, Spitz will be representing GOD and the '700 Club' in this reunion and that might help them in the end.
"The fact still remains, reunion or not, Belladonna, Spitz, Bello, Ian and Chief Bitchy [Charlie] are still grasping for their place in metal history which is obviously falling further and further away from them as they resort to more and more desperate gimmicks to gain a fan base that just isn't there. This was the reason for the S.O.D. reunion.
"Any self-respecting S.O.D. fan should realize this by now, ANTHRAX are just plain shit and are only as good as the ideas they steal from whatever trend is happening.
"Remember, Charlie is the reason there is no S.O.D. They say that ANTHRAX is the logical alternative to the S.O.D. void. The facts are this. S.O.D. has infinitely more credibility then ANTHTRAX ever thought they had. No metal band takes ANTHRAX seriously and it's their own fault.
"The reunion is happening — then they'll complain how America doesn't know metal.
"I can't wait for them to fade in obscurity — but rest assured, S.O.D. will live forever."


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Born: 1527; Milan, Italy
Died: 1593; Milan, Italy
Art Movement: Mannerism (Late Renaissance)
Genre: portrait
Field: painting
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Giuseppe Arcimboldo was an Italian Renaissance painter known for his intricate paintings, which combined inanimate or found objects into a portrait that would resemble the portrait subject. At the age of 22, Arcimboldo received a commission to paint stained glass windows, and later received other commissions to paint frescoes and design tapestries for Cathedrals in Spain. In 1562, he became the court painter to Ferdinand I of Vienna, and later for Maximilien II and his son Rudolph II of Prague. At this time, he was also employed as the court decorator and costume designer.
Most of Arcimboldo's remaining works are of collected objects, which have been assembled to resemble people. He used fruits, flowers, vegetables, fish, and books, and other things, (among them slabs of meat), and arranged them in such a way as to not only resemble a person, but the person's resemblance as well. Due to his strange rendition of the human figure, there is a debate among art critics as to whether or not Arcimboldo's paintings are the work of a deranged mind. A more likely explanation, however, is that the paintings are a product of the Renaissance era in which he lived, which was fascinated with riddles, puzzles, and the bizarre. If this was the case, then Arcimboldo's strange depictions were only just catering to the tastes of the time.
Many of his works were taken from Prague during the Thirty Years War by the invading Swedish army, and Arcimboldo was almost completely lost to history. His works were only just rediscovered at the beginning of the 20th century by the Surrealist painters, including Salvador Dali, who were heavily influenced by the artist's unique style.
Giuseppe Arcimboldo (Italian: [dʒuˈzɛppe artʃimˈbɔldo]; also spelled Arcimboldi) (1526 or 1527 – July 11, 1593) was an Italian painter best known for creating imaginative portrait heads made entirely of objects such as fruits, vegetables, flowers, fish, and books.
Giuseppe's father, Biagio Arcimboldo, was an artist of Milan. Like his father, Giuseppe Arcimboldo started his career as a designer for stained glass and frescoes at local cathedrals when he was 21 years old.
In 1562, he became court portraitist to Ferdinand I at the Habsburg court in Vienna, Austria and later, to Maximilian II and his son Rudolf II at the court in Prague. He was also the court decorator and costume designer. Augustus, Elector of Saxony, who visited Vienna in 1570 and 1573, saw Arcimboldo's work and commissioned a copy of his The Four Seasons which incorporates his own monarchic symbols.
Arcimboldo's conventional work, on traditional religious subjects, has fallen into oblivion, but his portraits of human heads made up of vegetables, plants, fruits, sea creatures and tree roots, were greatly admired by his contemporaries and remain a source of fascination today.
At a distance, his portraits looked like normal human portraits. However, individual objects in each portrait were actually overlapped together to make various anatomical shapes of a human. They were carefully constructed by his imagination. The assembled objects in each portrait were not random: each was related by characterization. In the portrait now represented by several copies called The Librarian, Arcimboldo used objects that signified the book culture at that time, such as the curtain that created individual study rooms in a library. The animal tails, which became the beard of the portrait, were used as dusters. By using everyday objects, the portraits were decoration and still-life paintings at the same time. His works showed not only nature and human beings, but also how closely they were related.
After a portrait was released to the public, some scholars, who had a close relationship with the book culture at that time, argued that the portrait ridiculed their scholarship. In fact, Arcimboldo criticized rich people's misbehavior and showed others what happened at that time through his art. In The Librarian, although the painting might have appeared ridiculous, it also contained a criticism of wealthy people who collected books only to own them, rather than to read them.
Art critics debate whether his paintings were whimsical or the product of a deranged mind. A majority of scholars hold to the view, however, that given the Renaissance fascination with riddles, puzzles, and the bizarre (see, for example, the grotesque heads of Leonardo da Vinci), Arcimboldo, far from being mentally imbalanced, catered to the taste of his times.
Arcimboldo died in Milan, where he had retired after leaving the Prague service. It was during this last phase of his career that he produced the composite portrait of Rudolph II (see above), as well as his self-portrait as the Four Seasons. His Italian contemporaries honored him with poetry and manuscripts celebrating his illustrious career.
When the Swedish army invaded Prague in 1648, during the Thirty Years' War, many of Arcimboldo's paintings were taken from Rudolf II's collection.
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Goblet cell carcinoids appear less frequently in the appendix than do other carcinoids. In the presented work a case with a goblet cell carcinoid of the appendix is described.
Routine histological and histochemical methods were employed, with a combination of histochemistry and immunohistochemistry on one section and light and electron microscopical immunohistochemisty on paraffin-embedded material, were applied to identify the type of the carcinoid and to reveal the fine structure of cell types in the tumour nests of the appendix.
During the biopsy of a patient who had undergone appendectomy, an infiltration with clusters of goblet cells in the submucosa of the appendix was found. After a second operation of right-sided hemicolectomy, similar clusters of goblet cells were detected in the muscle layers of the caecum. After 18 months the patient died from cirrhosis and had not developed metastases or any recurrence. Immunohistochemically the serotonin-, somatostatin-, chromogranin A- and synaptophysin-positive endocrine cells were basally attached to mucin-secreting cells. The combined staining revealed simultaneously present endocrine cells (chromogranin-A-positive) and mucin-secreting cells (PAS- or alcian blue-positive). The ultrastructural immunohistochemistry showed that chromogranin A-positive cells had discoid and pleomorphic granules and were located in tumour nests or as single cells in the appendiceal wall.
The combined histochemical and immunohistochemical procedure and the ultrastructural immunohistochemistry on archival material could contribute in clarifying the diagnosis of goblet cell carcinoid.
In the last 30 years, histochemical, immunohistochemical and electron microscopic techniques were applied in the study of carcinoids of the appendix. With the aid of previously mentioned techniques an endocrine cell component has been detected in these tumours. In clinical aspect, published articles have predominantly addressed the diagnostic procedures, progression of, and therapy for the entity [1–4].
Goblet cell carcinoids appear in the appendix less frequently than other carcinoids (and constitute approximately 5% of all appendicle primary tumours) [1, 3, 5, 6]. The goblet cell carcinoid is characterized histologically by goblet cells or signet ring-like cells arranged in clusters, separated by smooth muscle or stroma [2, 3]. The endocrine cells are arranged basally in tumour glands . Goblet cell carcinoids were considered more aggressive than classical carcinoids [2, 3].
In order to determine the clinical behaviour for this tumour there existed several criteria such as low grade of differentiation, increased mitotic activity, invasion in the caecum, lymph nodes metastases and tumour size larger than 2 cm . The right hemicolectomy was prevalent in a number of patients with goblet cell carcinoid [7, 8]. In the last years an adjuvant chemotherapy was applied in the treatment of this type of carcinoid .
Almost all of the studies concerning precise diagnosis of goblet cell carcinoids, were histological and histochemical [1, 6], or immunohistochemical [2, 3, 10]. The endocrine component of that carcinoid was shown to be positive for chromogranin A, serotonin, glucagon and pancreatic polypeptide [2, 3, 10]. The data about the ultrastructural studies were scarce . We did not find an ultrastructural immunohistochemical study on this type of carcinoid published in English. Our report describes a combined histochemical and immunohistochemical technique and simultaneously presents the mucinous and the endocrine cell components of the goblet cell carcinoid on light microscopical paraffin sections. Ultrastructural immunohistochemistry on a paraffin-embedded specimen from goblet cell carcinoid was applied to reveal the fine structure of cell types in the tumour nests of the appendix.
A 60 year old man diagnosed as having an acute perforative appendicitis and periappendicular abscesses, was treated with surgery. The pathological diagnosis was a goblet cell carcinoid of the appendix (WHO histological classification 8243/3), infiltrating the mesoappendix. The macroscopic finding consisted in a slightly tight, oval area in the submucosa of the appendix, located near the caecum and measuring about 0.3 cm in diameter. Concomitant liver cirrhosis (proven hostologically) was observed. Light microscopical finding was present in many groups of goblet cells, separated by fibrous stroma in the submucosa and the muscle layer of the appendix. Small pools of mucin were found between the cell nests. Some tumour nests had central lumens, mimicking normal crypts.
After four months the patient was treated with a second operation, right-sided hemicolectomy. The macroscopic appearance of the colon was almost normal. Only slight induration was observed in the submucosa of the caecum, at the place of the previous appendiceal resection. Histologically, the muscle layer and the submucosa of the caecum were diffusely infiltrated by goblet cells arranged in clusters and separated by fibrous stroma. In the wall of the caecum single tumour cells and nests infiltrated the myenteric plexus. Nuclear atypism and mitoses were visible.
After the right-sided hemicolectomy the patient was treated with six courses of 5 fluorouracil and leucovorin. In the 18 month period image analysis did not reveal metastases or recurrence. The patient was admitted to the hospital where he died from decompensated liver cirrhosis resulting in variceal oesophageal bleeding and with an autopsy confirming no recurrence of tumour.
The sections were stained with hematoxyllin and eosin.
Mucins in the lumen of tumour nests and in the goblet cells stained positively with PAS reaction and alcian blue.
Earlier the floating section immunohistochemistry methodology was described . The two procedures were carried out simultaneously and according to the method of De Vos et al.  on samples embedded in paraffin. In brief: paraffin sections 5 μm thick for light microscopical immunohistochemistry mounted on slides and 40 – 60 μm thick for electron microscope immunohistochemistry were prepared. They were dewaxed twice in xylene for 30 minutes at 56°C, followed by descending ethanol series. The sections were then soaked overnight in 10% sucrose solution at 4°C. The sections were also incubated in 1.2% hydrogen peroxide in methanol for 30 min, and rinsed in phosphate balanced solution (PBS), pH 7.4, for 15 min. The sections were then blocked for 30 min with normal mouse serum (DAKO). After incubating with the primary mouse (rabbit) anti-human antibodies overnight, the cryostat sections were washed in PBS and incubated with a secondary anti-mouse (rabbit) biotinylated antibody (DAKO) for 4 h, and subsequently with the streptavidin-HRP complex (DAKO) for 4 h, rinsed in PBS, and then in 0.05 M Tris-HCl buffer, pH 7.5, for 10 min. The reaction was made visible by using a mixture of 3 mg 3,3'-diaminobenzidine (DAB) (DAKO), in 15 ml 0.05 M Tris-HCl buffer, pH 7.5, and 36 μl 1% hydrogen peroxide for 10–20 min, and rinsed in PBS.
After dehydration the paraffin sections were mounted with entellan for light microscopy. For better visualization of the DAB reaction product the sections were not counterstained. Sections incubated with non-immune sera instead of the primary antibodies were used as negative controls.
The free floating sections (40–60 μm thick) were postfixed in PBS containing 2% osmium tetroxide for 30 min at 2°C, followed by a rinse in PBS. Finally, sections were dehydrated in graded concentrations of ethanol and propylene oxide, and flat-embedded with Durcupan, between celophane sheets. Ultrathin sections were cut from areas with immune reactive endocrine cells visible on cellophane preparations. For better visualization of the DAB reaction product they were not counterstained with uranyl acetate. Ultrathin sections were examined and photographed with an OPTON EM 109 electron microscope at 50 kV.
After deparaffinization the 5 μm thick sections were stained first with PAS-reaction or with toluidine blue. Then, the preparations were not mounted with Kanada balsam. They were hydrated in PBS, pH 7.4 for 10 min. Endogenous peroxidase was quenched with 1.2% hydrogen peroxide in methanol for 30 min, and rinsed in PBS, pH 7.4, for 15 min. Then, the sections were incubated overnight with the rabbit anti-human chromogranin A, or with the mouse anti-human serotonin. After washing them in PBS, pH 7.4, incubation with a secondary anti- rabbit (mouse) biotinylated antibody (DAKO) for 4 h was done, and subsequently with the streptavidin-HRP complex (DAKO) for 4 h. They were rinsed in PBS, pH 7.4, and then in 0.05 M Tris-HCL buffer, pH 7.5, for 10 min. Finally the reaction was developed with DAB solution as was described above. The sections were mounted with entellan. The pink or blue colour of mucins (PAS or alciane blue) remained visible. Brown endocrine cells could be observed at the basement membrane, beneath goblet cells in the nests.
The antibodies used were: rabbit anti-human chromogranin A (N1535), rabbit anti-human synaptophysin (N1566), mouse anti-human synaptophysin (U0037), rabbit anti-human somatostatin (N1551), and mouse anti-human serotonin (N1530), all obtained from DAKO A/S Denmark. The rabbit anti-human gastrin (PA019-5P), rabbit anti-human bombesin (PA062-5P), rabbit anti-human secretin (PA067-5P) and rabbit anti-human β-endorphin (PA063-5P) were obtained from BioGenex Laboratories, San Ramon, CA, USA. The detection system used was DAKO LSAB®2 System, HRP (K0675), and DAKO®DAB Chromogen tablets (S3000) (DAKO A/S Denmark).
The submucosa and the muscle layer of the appendix were diffusely infiltrated by goblet cells, arranged in clusters, and separated by fibrous stroma (Figure 1). Small pools of mucin were found between the cell nests. Tumour nests had central lumens, mimicking normal crypts. In the wall of the caecum single tumour cells and nests infiltrated the myenteric plexus, the muscle layer, and its submucosa. Nuclear atypism was visible.
Clusters of goblet cells (arrow) infiltrated the muscle layer of the appendix. (Hematoxyllin and eosin). Magnification × 300.
Dispersed endocrine cells or endocrine cells in nests containing 3–4 goblet cells were observed in the submucous and muscle layer of the appendix. The endocrine cells in appendiceal tumour nests were chromogranin A- (Figure 2a,b), somatostatin- (Figure 2c,d), synaptophysin- (Figure. 2e,f) and serotonin-positive. The endocrine cells, invading the wall of the caecum were all chromogranin A-, synaptophysin- and serotonin- (Figure 3) positive. The endocrine cells in the appendix and caecum tumour samples were bombesin-, endorphin-, gastrin- and secretin-negative.
a. Chromogranin A-positive cells (arrows) in the normal appendiceal glands (G) and in submucosa (S), b. Chromogranin A-positive endocrine cells (arrows) delineate the tumour nests of goblet cells, c. Somatostatin-positive endocrine cells (arrows) in the normal appendiceal mucosa, d. Somatostatin-positive cells (arrows) in the appendiceal submucosa (S), e. Synaptophysin-positive endocrine cells (arrow) in the normal appendiceal mucosa, f. Synaptophysin-positive endocrine cells (arrow) in the appendiceal submucosa (S). Magnifications × a, b, c, d, e, f- × 300.
Serotonin-positive endocrine cells in the muscle layer of the caecum. Magnification × 300.
PAS-positive mucous cells were surrounded by brown chromogranin A-positive endocrine cells (Figure 4a,b). Brown serotonin-positive cells were attached to alcian blue-positive mucous cells (Figure 4c,d).
a. PAS-positive mucous cells (pink, star), and brown chromogranin A-positive endocrine cells (arrow) in the normal appendiceal mucosa, b. PAS-positive mucin-secreting cells (pink, star), surrounded by brown chromogranin A-positive endocrine cells (arrow) in a tumour gland in the submucosa, c. Alciane blue-positive mucous cells (blue, star) and brown chromogranin A-positive endocrine cells (arrow) in the normal appendiceal mucosa, d. Alciane blue-positive mucin-secreting cells (blue, star), and brown chromogranin A-positive endocrine cells (arrow) in a tumour gland. (A combined histochemical and immunohistochemical staining). Magnifications a, b, c d × 300.
Tumour nests resembling the normal crypts could be seen in the submucosa of the appendix. The mucous cells showed slight nuclear atypia. The endocrine cells were gathered in groups of 2 or 3 and were located basally to the mucous cells (Figure 5a). Their granules contained chromogranin A reaction product and were from the ovoid or discoid EC2 type. Single chromogranin A-positive endocrine cells, likely from D type with small electron-dense ovoid granules were found in the stroma of the submucosa (Figure 5b).
a. Two chromogranin A-positive endocrine cells (EC) in a tumour gland with discoid and pleomorphic granules, located basally to mucus-secreting cells (M), b. Single chromogranin A-positive endocrine cell (EC), infiltrating the submucosa. Magnifications a × 7000, b × 7 000.
In the appendix goblet cell carcinoids appear less frequently than conventional carcinoids . A review of appendiceal tumours set their incidence at only 5% of occurring appendiceal primary tumours . A small number of goblet cell carcinoids have been already described: 30 cases ; 13 cases ; 10 cases ; 33 cases . The existence of this entity is well documented  and many immunohistochemical and some ultrastructural studies have been reported [2, 3, 10, 11].
The goblet cell carcinoid shares histological features with adenocarcinoma (abundant mucin production) and with conventional intestinal carcinoids (endocrine cells). In our case the neoplastic elements were located in the submucosa, as are conventional carcinoids . In contradiction to adenocarcinoma the mucosa was free of malignant changes.
Our patient first had symptoms of acute appendicitis, as was found in most cases described in existing literature . Our 60 year old patient conformed to the median age of patients with such tumours, as literature reports as being over 54.1 years old. The other carcinoid types in the appendix occurred in patients of approximately 40 years old .
In our case the surgical resection of the right colon was based on histological data of submucosal infiltration of the appendiceal wall, upon the finding of mitoses and nuclear atypism . The histological appearance of the tumour in our case is identical with previously described, like tumours (goblet cells arranged in clusters and separated by connective tissue stroma) [2, 3, 6]. The presence of mucin secretion in the goblet cells was confirmed by stained PAS-reaction and with toluidine blue, as was aforementioned [3, 6].
The immunohistochemical analyses showed endocrine cells, immunoreactive for serotonin, somatostatin and for the pan endocrine markers chromogranin A and synaptophysin, which were dispersed among the groups of goblet cells infiltrating the submucosa and muscle layer of appendix. Similar clusters of goblet cells and immunoreative endocrine cells were also found in the wall of the ceacum.
Goblet cell carcinoids display no clear distinguishing immunohistochemical pattern [2, 3]. In our case the appendiceal tumour was diffusely positive for chromogranin A, serotonin and synaptophysin. Somatostatin immunoreactivity was found in scattered cells. It is known that tubular carcinoid is stained weakly for chromogranin A , while goblet cell carcinoids are stained more intensively for the same substance . Irregular serotonin and somatostatin immunoreactivity in these tumours was reported earlier [3, 10]. To our knowledge synaptophysin immunoreactivity was not investigated in goblet cell carcinoids. Synaptophysin like chromogranin is a universal marker of neuroendocrine cells . We observed a diffuse synaptophysin immune reaction in the endocrine cells of the goblet cell carcinoid. Synaptophysin immunoreactivity was visualized also ultrastructurally in cells with granules of the EC2 type.
Ultrastructural examination revealed tumour nests with well-differentiated mucus-producing cells delineated by 2–3 endocrine cells with basement membrane location. The nests were in the submucosa. The endocrine cells were attached to goblet cells or were dispersed as single cells in the appendiceal wall. Electron microscopic examination of our case failed to reveal existence of cells that contain both mucin and secretary granules within their cytoplasm. Therefore we agree with the hypothesis of the dual entodermal and neuroendocrine origin of goblet cell carcinoid . The ultrastructural investigation showed that in morphology the endocrine cells were from the EC2 type with discoid and pleomorphic granules  or from the D type with small electron-dense ovoid granules . We found that chromogranin A marked the endocrine cells from these two types. The ultrastructural immunohistochemistry carried out in the current study was performed on archival materials from paraffin blocks. In this respect, we suggest this method as a suitable tool to study the hormonal nature of goblet cell carcinoids, the location of hormones and the phenotype of endocrine cells.
Another useful method for simultaneous revealing of mucin secretion and endocrine cell component of the tumour on archival paraffin blocks is the combined PAS/alcian blue/chromogranin A staining, applied in our current work. Earlier, Hosaka et al.  had used a similar combination of immunohistochemical (with anti-chromogranin A) and histochemical (PAS/alcian blue) method for a simultaneous detection of endocrine cells and mucin-secreting cells, to present a case with an early-stage colon adenocarcinoma with neuroendocrine differentiation. These authors first performed the immunohistochemical procedure and then counterstained sections with the PAS/alcian blue solution. We transposed the procedures. We first made PAS or alcian blue staining and then the immunohistochemistry. We demonstrated that the immunohistochemical procedure could be performed on previously PAS or alciane blue stained sections, allowing use of immunohistochemistry on archival sections, where paraffin blocks were lost or cut out. The use of combined special histochemical staining methods and immune reactions showed that the mucin-containing goblet cells were sharply delineated from the endocrine cells.
Based on our results we find out that apart from the described serotonin-, somatostatin- and chromogranin A-positive endocrine cells, the goblet cell carcinoid contains also synaptophysin-positive endocrine cells. The ultrastructural immunohistochemistry showed mainly cells from the EC2 or D type. The combined histochemical and immunohistochemical procedure delves a greater possibility for revealing the dual nature of goblet cell carcinoide.
This work was done with the financial support of a research project from 2007, funded by the Medical Faculty of Trakia University, Bulgaria.
MVG has made substantial contributions to conception, design, practical laboratory work, acquisition, analysis and interpretation of data, and drafting of the manuscript. MVG has given final approval of the version to be published. AP has contributions to acquisition of clinical data, to interpretation of data, follow up of the patient and to drafting of the manuscript. YY, PH and DKP have contributed to acquisition of clinical and pathological data, follow up of the patient and interpretation of data. TV has made contributions to practical laboratory work, technical preparation of the manuscript and its critical revision.


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• Acquisition of 100% of capital
• A prestigious, profitable brand active in a growing market: high end men's wear
• Highly complementary with PPR's portfolio of brands
• Numerous and significant growth levers within PPR's Luxury division
PPR announces the signing of an agreement with Brioni's shareholders to acquire 100% of Brioni capital. The transaction is subject to the approval of the competition authorities and should be finalized at the beginning of 2012.
Brioni, whose 2010 revenue reached €170 million, is one of the world's most reputable men's fashion houses, owning to its exceptional and unique sartorial know-how. It is the top-rated men's fashion brand in the United States (Luxury Brand Status Index, 2011). Brioni is a profitable and growing business with its own sartorial workshops, the largest of which is located in Penne in the Abruzzo region. It has 1,800 employees and is distributed in 74 boutiques, 32 of which are directly owned stores, as well as through an extensive network of points of sale around the world.
By acquiring this menswear-only brand, PPR is increasing its portfolio of luxury brands in the strong growth high-end men's fashion segment. Brioni has significant intrinsic growth potential and PPR will enable it to accelerate its expansion and boost its profitability, notably through a wider product range and geographic expansion in strong growth markets.
François-Henri Pinault, Chairman and CEO of PPR, declared: "Brioni boasts top quality craftsmanship and is synonymous with Italian masculine elegance. It is the reference in ready-to-wear and bespoke menswear and I am delighted that it is joining our magnificent portfolio of luxury brands. We have great ambitions for this fashion house. We will give it access to our expertise and know-how, so that it can write a new page in its history while continuing to preserve its identity."
Francesco Pesci, CEO of Brioni, declared: "Joining PPR group is a great opportunity for Brioni as we will benefit from the group's power. It is the ideal partner to lead our company towards a new stage in its development while enabling it to preserve its unique know-how and remain faithful to its values of timeless elegance and refinement."
Unique know-how
Brioni was founded in 1945 by Nazareno Fonticoli and Gaetano Savini. It is one of the world's most famous men's tailoring houses and the symbol of classical and timeless Italian elegance. Innovation is a core part of Brioni's identity: it was the first fashion house to organize a fashion show for men and to introduce a touch of color into men's wardrobes.
Its range covers all categories of men's attire as well as fragrances, accessories and leather goods.
Brioni boasts unequalled sartorial know-how in custom-wear based on a tradition of "made in Italy" craftsmanship that is carefully preserved in its sartorial workshops, the largest of which is located in Penne in the Abruzzo region of Italy. In 1985, Brioni created the Nazareno Fonticoli Scuola Superiore di Sartoria tailoring school to perpetuate its know-how. The brand is also a partner of London's Royal College of Art.
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Brioni completes PPR's portfolio of luxury brands in men's fashion, which is currently enjoying strong growth, driven mostly by Asia.
Brioni's integration in PPR's Luxury division will boost the brand's potential. Brioni will indeed be able to benefit from PPR's expertise in supply chain, real estate, distribution, media, etc.
By joining PPR's Luxury division, Brioni will be able to exploit its exceptional legitimacy in men's fashion even better, by expanding its product ranges and accelerating its international expansion, notably in strong growth countries.
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PPR will hold a conference for the press, analysts and investors at 10:00am (Continental Europe) / 9:00am (United Kingdom) on Tuesday, November 8, 2011.
Venue: PPR Head office, 10 Avenue Hoche, 75008 Paris.
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Doll AC, Taras BD, Stricker CA, Rea LD, O'Hara TM, Cyr AP, McDermott S, Loomis TM, Fadely BS, Wunder MB. Temporal records of diet diversity dynamics in individual adult female Steller sea lion (Eumetopias jubatus) vibrissae. Oecologia. 2018 Sep; 188(1):263-275. PMID: 29948317.
Lisovski S, Schmaljohann H, Bridge ES, Bauer S, Farnsworth A, Gauthreaux SA, Hahn S, Hallworth MT, Hewson CM, Kelly JF, Liechti F, Marra PP, Rakhimberdiev E, Ross JD, Seavy NE, Sumner MD, Taylor CM, Winkler DW, Wotherspoon SJ, Wunder MB. Inherent limits of light-level geolocation may lead to over-interpretation. Curr Biol. 2018 02 05; 28(3):R99-R100. PMID: 29408264.
Ceriani SA, Weishampel JF, Ehrhart LM, Mansfield KL, Wunder MB. Foraging and recruitment hotspot dynamics for the largest Atlantic loggerhead turtle rookery. Sci Rep. 2017 Dec 04; 7(1):16894. PMID: 29203929.
Hayes MA, Cryan PM, Wunder MB. Seasonally-Dynamic Presence-Only Species Distribution Models for a Cryptic Migratory Bat Impacted by Wind Energy Development. PLoS One. 2015; 10(7):e0132599. PMID: 26208098.
Zanden HB, Tucker AD, Hart KM, Lamont MM, Fuisaki I, Addison D, Mansfield KL, Phillips KF, Wunder MB, Bowen GJ, Pajuelo M, Bolten AB, Bjorndal KA. Determining origin in a migratory marine vertebrate: a novel method to integrate stable isotopes and satellite tracking. Ecol Appl. 2015 Mar; 25(2):320-35. PMID: 26263657.
Cryan PM, Stricker CA, Wunder MB. Continental-scale, seasonal movements of a heterothermic migratory tree bat. Ecol Appl. 2014 Jun; 24(4):602-16. PMID: 24988763.
Flockhart DT, Wassenaar LI, Martin TG, Hobson KA, Wunder MB, Norris DR. Tracking multi-generational colonization of the breeding grounds by monarch butterflies in eastern North America. Proc Biol Sci. 2013 Oct 07; 280(1768):20131087. PMID: 23926146.
Rundel CW, Wunder MB, Alvarado AH, Ruegg KC, Harrigan R, Schuh A, Kelly JF, Siegel RB, DeSante DF, Smith TB, Novembre J. Novel statistical methods for integrating genetic and stable isotope data to infer individual-level migratory connectivity. Mol Ecol. 2013 Aug; 22(16):4163-4176. PMID: 23906339.
Wunder MB, Jehl JR, Stricker CA. The early bird gets the shrimp: confronting assumptions of isotopic equilibrium and homogeneity in a wild bird population. J Anim Ecol. 2012 Nov; 81(6):1223-1232. PMID: 22631029.
Hobson KA, Wunder MB, Van Wilgenburg SL, Clark RG, Wassenaar LI. A method for investigating population declines of migratory birds using stable isotopes: origins of harvested lesser scaup in North America. PLoS One. 2009 Nov 25; 4(11):e7915. PMID: 19946360.
Sellick MJ, Kyser TK, Wunder MB, Chipley D, Norris DR. Geographic variation of strontium and hydrogen isotopes in avian tissue: implications for tracking migration and dispersal. PLoS One. 2009; 4(3):e4735. PMID: 19266102.
Wunder MB, Norris DR. Improved estimates of certainty in stable-isotope-based methods for tracking migratory animals. Ecol Appl. 2008 Mar; 18(2):549-59. PMID: 18488615.
Wunder MB, Kester CL, Knopf FL, Rye RO. A test of geographic assignment using isotope tracers in feathers of known origin. Oecologia. 2005 Aug; 144(4):607-17. PMID: 15891836.
Forster RE, Gros G, Lin L, Ono Y, Wunder M. The effect of 4,4'-diisothiocyanato-stilbene-2,2'-disulfonate on CO2 permeability of the red blood cell membrane. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 1998 Dec 22; 95(26):15815-20. PMID: 9861053; PMCID: PMC28127.


To make contact with one, especially in search of or to offer help, guidance, comfort, or support. I've tried reaching out to her, but she doesn't want to share her feelings with me. You can always reach out to me if you are feeling overwhelmed with your school work.
1. Fig. to offer someone a helping hand. You reached out to me just when I needed help the most. I reach out to other people in trouble because I would want someone to do that for me.
2. Fig. to seek someone's help and support. When I reached out to Don for help, he turned me down. Jane reached out to her friends for the help and support that she needed.


So, in less than 24 hours, social media has begun the tandem eruption and meltdown at the news that President Trump sent a letter of termination to James Comey, Director of the FBI. The first thing I did at hearing this was to follow the paper trail to see why this happened and how many people weighed into this decision. While the overwhelming number of Leftists (who, until yesterday, many wanted Comey's head on a pike), led by the self-appointed tribal leader, Chuck-U Schumer, went all-in on the Russian conspiracy explanation, I took time to read the letter sent by the Deputy Attorney General, Rod Rosenstein. Before I get to the germane segments, which clearly lay out what many of us have believed since the July 2016 press release given by Comey regarding the illegal e-mail server used by Hillary Clinton, we need to address why this did not happen sooner.
Several talking heads and democrat leaders have bemoaned the timing of the firing, asking why Trump didn't take action back in January? It's worth mentioning, the Senate did not confirm Rod Rosenstein to the position of Deputy Attorney General until April 25, 2017 by a vote of 94-6. In today's hyper-partisan climate, that vote is worth noting. As the number two man at the Department of Justice, it is also important to note that the FBI Director reports to this position. Thus, Rosenstein become Comey's boss on April 25th.
With all of the turmoil surrounding the FBI's handling of the Clinton private e-mail server, it was Rosenstein's job to determine whether or not James Comey was fit to retain his position. It only took 10 working days from his confirmation date for Rosenstein to present his determination to his boss, Jeff Sessions, the US Attorney General, on Comey's viability to lead the FBI. The memo had the following subject: Restoring public confidence in the FBI.
That one document, which is shorter than what I am laying out here, contains all the information anyone within the drive-by media (and everyone else for that matter) needs to understand the facts and report on the circumstances on why Comey was fired. But, what am I thinking? There are pre-determined narratives at work and far too many refuse to let facts get in the way of a good story.
Contrary to the tin-hat donning conspiracy theorists out there, the firing of James Comey had nothing to do with the on-going Russian collusion investigation, or any other Russian-themed investigation. In fact, the FBI's investigation is just one of three different, concurrent investigations. The other two are happening in the House and in the Senate. Replacing the Director of the FBI does nothing to prevent the ongoing work being performed by the agents working for the Bureau. The firing of James Comey does nothing to prevent the House or the Senate from calling him to testify or continuing their own work. The idea President Trump decided to fire James Comey to stop the investigation requires a firm belief in unicorns and flying pigs.
A side-note: the investigation over Russian-Trump collusion (separate from Russian hacking or meddling) has been going on quietly for nearly a year now and, thus far, even Trump's most determined opponents have had to admit there has been no evidence discovered to prove Trump was actively working with Russian agents to steal the election. The other investigations are looking into alleged hacking of systems and release of information by Russian actors trying to influence the election. None of these have been stopped as a result of the firing of James Comey. So, if you are among those who believe wholeheartedly President Trump actively worked with the Russians to steal the election away from Hillary Clinton, rest easy knowing those investigations are still underway.
Now that I have addressed the Left, let me move to those on the Right who think the firing of Comey was due to him not going after Hillary Clinton. Sorry, but that is not the reason, either. As much as many hoped the FBI would have brought formal charges against then candidate Clinton, his decision not to is not why he received his walking papers.
The memo produced by Deputy Director Rosenstein explains both succinctly and elegantly that FBI Director Comey did not treat Hillary Clinton properly or fairly during the called press conference on July 5, 2016. Yes, you heard me correctly. James Comey was fired by President Trump, at the recommendation of both the Deputy AG and the Attorney General of the United States, because he did not treat Hillary Clinton fairly.
James Comey's egregious error in judgment is what led to his firing. He should have never held a public press conference. He should have made his recommendations as an investigator to the Justice Department and let them determine whether or not a case could be made to prosecute Hillary Clinton. He interjected a legal concept of "intent," which does not exist in our intelligence laws and statutes — acting a bit like Chief Justice Roberts who helped to fix the Affordable Care Act by rewriting a portion of the bill ¹.
What we must decide is whether or not the memo of Deputy AG Rosenstein accurately describes the actions taken by FBI Director Comey. Did he overstep his role? Did he mistreat Hillary Clinton as a result? Did he subvert the traditions of the FBI? Did he provide the textbook example of what agents and prosecutors are not supposed to do? Before you jump into the fray, parroting the narratives being shouted by DNC leaders and members of the mainstream media, take a moment to read the memo and understand the facts of the case rather than invented machinations of political elites.
¹ – In case you are puzzled by the comparison, Congress makes/writes the law and the Justices' role is to determine Constitutionality. By making corrections, Chief Justice Roberts was doing the job of the Legislature, thereby legislating from the bench. He should have pointed out the problem with the language, voted against the ACA and let Congress fix the wording. Instead, he decided to play both roles, ignoring the checks and balances inherent in our Constitution.
I remember well the events leading up to Comey letting HRC walk. Attorney General Loretta Lynch made it known that she would be deferring her responsibility to determine whether or not to prosecute to the FBI.


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Endorse This: Donald Trump Makes His ISIS Debut
Matt Shuham
A few months ago, the media went a bit overboard with their hunch that Donald Trump's rhetoric was feeding into ISIS's propaganda machine. Even Hillary Clinton parroted the claim, despite the lack of any video evidence. It is true, though, that Trump was featured in a video for al Qaeda affiliate Al Shebab in January.
In a new video, which Mother Jones reports allegedly comes from the pro-ISIS Al-Battar Media Foundation, burning rubble flashes across the screen as recordings of several voices, including Donald Trump calling in for an interview on Fox Business, play in the background.
"Brussels was one of the great cities — one of the most beautiful cities of the world 20 years ago — and safe," Trump says. "And now it's a horror show — an absolute horror show."
I won't post the entire video here. If you really want to see it, you can find the full thing online. Yahoo excerpted Donald Trump's feature in the ad:
It's fascinating that, of all of Trump's outrageous statements, this is the one that made its way onto an ISIS video. Where's all the rhetoric about banning Muslims from entering the U.S., or "bombing the shit out of" the extremist group?
Actually, the audio used in the propaganda video is pretty typical of what ISIS uses in recruiting. The group advertises that it's in an eschatological war with the West, and that their attacks on major European cities are part of a larger battle that will end with the Armageddon.
When Donald Trump says that Brussels is now "an absolute horror show," he's saying just what ISIS wants: not that they're a radical group under intense bombing from America and allies, quickly losing strength and increasingly unpopular with potential recruits; but rather that they're winning this war. If Brussels is a horror show, as this video conveys, then the war against the West is succeeding.
Republicans often mock President Obama's downplaying of ISIS as a weakness of his, but in reality, he's sticking to the script that counterterrorism analysts recommend: that this group must and will be destroyed, but we can't play into their narrative to do it.
Resolute Biden Touts Achievements, Promises To Reconnect With Voters
@AFP
Washington (AFP) - Joe Biden sought to reset his presidency in a marathon press conference Wednesday, vowing to reconnect with voters in his second year and touting what he said were his unprecedented successes, but stumbling during an answer on the Ukraine crisis.
"Can you think of any other president that's done as much in one year?" Biden asked, ticking off the epic struggle against Covid-19 and trillions of dollars in government funding to save the US economy from pandemic fallout.
"I don't think there's been much on any incoming president's plate that's been a bigger menu than the plate I had given to me," the Democrat said. "The fact of the matter is, we got a lot done."
Speaking on the eve of the anniversary of his inauguration on January 20, 2021, Biden held only the second White House press conference of his presidency -- then surprised many by taking questions for almost two full hours.
At various times combative, joking and meandering into thoughtful musings on everything from the workings of Vladimir Putin's mind to Republican opponents, Biden brushed off criticism over his handling of the pandemic and soaring inflation.
Asked about his approval ratings, which have sunk into the low 40 percent area, Biden was curt.
"I don't believe the polls," he said.
Biden did acknowledge missteps in the 12 months since he took over from Donald Trump, saying it had been "a year of challenges."
These included that he "didn't anticipate" the ferocity of Republican obstruction to his agenda in Congress. On Covid testing capabilities, which continue to struggle to meet demand, he said "we should have done it quicker."
Biden likewise said he understood "frustration" over steadily rising prices, which he blamed on Covid-related supply chain issues.
Fighting inflation will be "hard and take a lot of work."
"It's going to be painful for a lot of people," he said, noting that high prices were being felt "at the gas pump, the grocery stores and elsewhere."
Ukraine Warning
On one of the most traumatic episodes of his presidency -- the chaotic and rushed final withdrawal from the 20-year long Afghanistan war -- Biden said flatly: "I make no apologies."
"There was no way to get out of Afghanistan after 29 years easily," he declared.
The press conference, which defied the widely shared image of Biden as shrinking from contact with the media, focused especially heavily on the looming crisis in Ukraine, where the United States is leading Western efforts to find a diplomatic solution to Russia's military posturing on the border.
Biden said he was ready to meet with Putin and bluntly warned the Kremlin leader that an attack on Ukraine would be "a disaster" for Russia.
However, Biden caused confusion when he appeared to suggest that a small-scale attack by the Russians would prompt much less pushback from the West. The White House quickly issued a statement clarifying that what he meant was that any military invasion would prompt a "severe" response, while non-military aggression, like paramilitary attacks, would be met with a "reciprocal" response.
'Getting Out More Often'
With a State of the Union speech to Congress set for March 1, Biden faces a rapidly diminishing period in which he can engineer a strategy to fight off a Republican comeback at midterm congressional elections this November.
Republicans are forecast to crush his party and take control of the legislature. That risks bringing two years of complete obstruction from Congress, likely including threats of impeachment and a slew of aggressive committee probes.
Trump, who continues to perpetuate the lie that he beat Biden in 2020 and seeks to undermine Americans' faith in their election system, is eyeing a possible attempt at another run at the White House in 2024.
Biden confirmed he wants to run for reelection with Kamala Harris as his vice president again. And he said that while Democrats proved unable to use their razor-thin congressional majority to pass two big priorities -- the Build Back Better social spending bill and election law reforms -- they could instead settle for passing "big chunks" of the failed legislation.
Above all, Biden emphasized his desire to leave the confines of the White House after a year featuring a decidedly light travel schedule.
"Number one: I am getting out of this place more often. I am going to go out and talk to the public," he said.
"I find myself in a situation where I don't get a chance to look people in the eye, both because of Covid and the situation in Washington," he said, describing how he wanted to "connect with people, let them take a measure of my sincerity."
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Supreme Court Rejects Trump Plea To Withhold Capitol Attack Records
By Lawrence Hurley
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday rejected former President Donald Trump's request to block the release of White House records sought by the Democratic-led congressional panel investigating last year's deadly attack on the Capitol by a mob of his supporters.
The decision means the documents, held by a federal agency that stores government and historical records, can be disclosed even as litigation over the matter continues in lower courts.
Only one of the court's nine members, conservative Justice Clarence Thomas, publicly noted disagreement with the decision.
Trump's request to the justices came after the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit on December 9 ruled that the businessman-turned-politician had no basis to challenge President Joe Biden's decision to allow the records to be handed over to the House Select Committee.
Trump and his allies have waged an ongoing legal battle with the committee seeking to block access to documents and witnesses. Trump has sought to invoke a legal principle known as executive privilege, which protects the confidentially of some internal White House communications, a stance rejected by lower courts.
The brief Supreme Court order noted that the weighty question of whether a former president can assert an executive privilege claim did not need to be answered to resolve the case.
"Because the court of appeals concluded that President Trump's claims would have failed even if he were the incumbent, his status as a former president necessarily made no difference to the court's decision," the unsigned order said.
The House committee has said it needs the records to understand any role Trump may have played in fomenting the violence that unfolded on January' 6, 2021. His supporters stormed the Capitol in a failed bid to prevent Congress from formally certifying Biden's 2020 presidential election victory over Trump.
The committee has asked the National Archives, which holds Trump's White House records, to produce visitor logs, phone records and written communications between his advisers.
Biden, who took office two weeks after the riot, has determined that the records, which belong to the executive branch, should not be subject to executive privilege and that turning them over to Congress was in the best interests of the nation. Trump has argued that he can invoke executive privilege based on the fact he was president at the time even though he is no longer in office.
U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan on Novembe 9 rejected Trump's arguments, saying he had not acknowledged the "deference owed" to Biden's determination that the committee could access the records and adding: "Presidents are not kings, and Plaintiff is not President."
The select committee is comprised of seven Democrats and two Republicans. The Supreme Court's 6-3 conservative majority includes three justices appointed by Trump, but it has not always been receptive to his requests.
The court last year rejected his request to block disclosure of his tax records as part of a criminal investigation in New York and also turned away attempts by Trump and his allies to overturn the 2020 election.
Shortly before the riot, Trump repeated to a crowd of his supporters his false claim that the 2020 election was stolen from him through widespread voting fraud, telling them to go to the Capitol and "fight like hell" to "stop the steal."
Any delay by the Supreme Court in allowing the disclosure of the records could have imperiled the panel's chances of obtaining them. The committee aims to finish its work before the November congressional elections in which Trump's fellow Republicans are seeking to regain House control. Republicans opposed the panel's creation and could shut down the inquiry if they win a majority in the chamber.
(Reporting by Lawrence Hurley; Editing by Will Dunham)
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'Back in the Closet' is a despicable new one man show which I wrote over the Holidays last year in 2017 and began previewing shortly after this past winter in Los Angeles. It is the creamiest and most personal and outrageous layers of my stand-up material which I've been touring the US with over the past year and a half- and so is certainly a comedy- but with this show I wanted to present that material more theatrically (and with more of a story line) than a typical stand up show.
Much of it covers my obsession with straight men with hot Viking face, love, dating, penises, the cosmos, friendships with figure skating Olympians, and prime rib. It is very much a hedonistic celebration of life while simultaneously a take-down of modern culture and (at least my own) sexuality. I sit at the piano twice for some comedic relief during the show, get fairly physical and absurd at moments, and as it unravels I really try to bend the laws of physics and the very fabric of time-space… and invite the audience to take a hilarious-yet at times poignant- roller coaster ride through my pleasurable monstrosity.
My first comedy gig was at an open mic in Los Angeles above a Chinese restaurant dining room. I was petrified to try stand-up, I didn't know anyone there… it was finally my turn to go up at the very very end of the 3 hour night- and I went up and did my entire set to complete pin-drop silence. I kept watching the back of the room, where all of the people were hiding in the shadows, and couldn't get even a single one of them to laugh once the entire 6 minutes.
As I was leaving, I noticed that those weren't people. They were large potted indoor trees that looked like people in the dark against the back wall… and that the room had been entirely empty throughout my entire 'set'.
So…. see, here's always hope!
'He's skating on thin ice.' from the New York Daily News was the perfect review… edgy, dangerous, and surgically on point.
'You must fix your show so that it appeals to intelligent people, and not degenerates' from my father was probably the worst (and also again, the best). Oh those Russian Jewish parents….
Oh yes, I'll be up in bed late every night rubbing coconut oil all over my hairy body by candlelight, and reading review… after review after….. review.
Reviewers are like regular people. They enjoy long walks by the beach, and delicious meals, and shade on a hot day. Some are probably difficult monsters, although I've never met any of those. Also, I'm delighted by people who choose to engage with (and even write about) the arts. So please… yes, send the attractive straight ones my way… I'm totally available!! Thanks for asking.
I do think freedom of speech is important, especially in comedy ….but I also think that intent is everything. Teaching a dog a 'questionable' gesture should be accepted and allowed comedically, if it's done in the spirit of diffusing or healing old pain, or mocking a difficult point in history and taking some of its power away (one of the many great benefits of laughter and comedy).
BUT- if that act is delivered with the intent of actually spreading hatred or encouraging backwards behaviour (or thought) in any real way, then I believe it NEEDS to be moderated by society (the correct part of society) somehow.
Maybe he should not have a criminal record, but I do think that his public platform should be dismantled.
But then again, I think the current US president should have his twitter account ripped from his clutches and put down like a rabid animal because of all the hatred that he is spewing through it… so maybe that's just me.
It really is a tough line to determine… freedom for all to express vs. controlling the growth of pure evil. Ooof.
I really don't believe any subject is automatically off the table, especially in regards to comedy… and ALL things in life can be healed (or at least alleviated) through laughter… so as long as it's coming from a place of joy and shared insight, bring it on!
The best gig of my career was at a large comedy club in Michigan. I can't say why (specific to the performance or to the material), but whatever I did up there caused a very hot local firefighter who came to the show to 'open up', and agree to let me to take him back to my hotel room after the show. So yeah, obviously that was the best gig of my career because whatever spell I had cast upon that savage beast of a male hero on stage that night led to my wildest fantasy coming true in a tiny motel room on a cold rainy night. I need to learn how to do that more consistently. More firemen, more men in uniform in my hotel rooms after shows. Please.
Roman Fraden was talking to Wrigley Worm.


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