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Q: return nvme list as array using jq and loop thru it This is how I am grabbing all the NVME volumes:
all_nvme_volumes=$(sudo nvme list -o json | jq .Devices[].DevicePath)

This how the output looks like:
"/dev/nvme0n1" "/dev/nvme1n1" "/dev/nvme2n1" "/dev/nvme3n1" "/dev/nvme4n1" "/dev/nvme6n1"

How do I loop thru them process them individually?
I tried for r in "${all_nvme_volumes[@]}"; do echo "Device Name: $r"; done but the output is Device Name: "/dev/nvme0n1" "/dev/nvme1n1" "/dev/nvme2n1" "/dev/nvme3n1" "/dev/nvme4n1" "/dev/nvme6n1"
which is one string instead of each element of array:

A: Populating a bash array with mapfile from null delimited raw output from jq:
#!/usr/bin/env bash
mapfile -d '' all_nvme_volumes < <(
  sudo nvme list --output-format=json |
  jq --join-output '.Devices[].DevicePath + "\u0000"'
)

A: A solution for bash < 4.4:
#!/bin/bash
IFS=$'\t' read -r -a all_nvme_volumes < <(
    sudo nvme list -o json | jq -r '[ .Devices[].DevicePath ] | @tsv'
)

note: device paths shouldn't be escaped by @tsv, so you won't need to unescape the values, but in case you use this trick for other purposes, you can unescape a value with printf -v value '%b' "$value"

How do I loop thru them process them individually?

Well, once you have the array, you can loop though its elements with:
for nvme_volume in "${all_nvme_volumes[@]}"
do
    # process "$nvme_volume"
done

But, if you only need to loop though the nvme volumes without storing them then you can use @LéaGris null delimiter method with a while loop:
#!/bin/bash
while IFS='' read -r -d '' nvme_volume
do
    # process "$nvme_volume"
done < <(sudo nvme list -o json | jq -j '.Devices[].DevicePath + "\u0000"')

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City Council bids a fond farewell to Joan Krajewski
Councilwoman Joan Krajewski in a 2011 photo. (Nat Hamilton/for NewsWorks)
Philadelphia City Council bid a fond farewell to one of its own this week.
The entire City Council rose as one to pay tribute to former Councilwoman Joan Krajewski who died Aug. 29 while council was on summer recess. Councilman Dennis O'Brien called Krajewski an independent woman who did what she wanted when she wanted to do it.
"I don't care if a psychic reader or the president of the United States called Joan Krajewski on an issue, she was going to do what she wanted to do anyway," O'Brien said. "She wasn't going to be guided by that or any other voice."
O'Brien said Krajewski, who represented the city's river wards and parts of the Northeast, fought for those who didn't have many champions on Council, an observance seconded by Councilman Curtis Jones.
"Thank you, Councilman," Jones said. "Ditto, Ditto and ditto."
Krajewski was laid to rest last week.


Directed by Jemaine Clement and Taika Waititi.
Written by Jemaine Clement and Taika Waititi.
Starring Jemaine Clement, Taika Waititi and Cori Gonzalez-Macuer.
The movie supplies fresh blood, so to speak, into a sometimes tedious genre. There have been very few films that attempt a bold and fresh approach to traditional vampire lore, and blend it seamlessly with a millennial sensibility.
The plot concerns four very old vampires, 8,000 year old Petyr, Vladislav aged 872 years, Viago aged 379 and the youngster, Deacon merely 182. They share a house in a suburb of Wellington, NZ, where they are ill equipped for 21st Century life. Petyr resembles Count Orlock from Nosferatu, while Vladislav is a more traditional Count Dracula/ Vlad the Impaler figure. The other two vampires are more unfamiliar tropes, but Viago is a fussy, dandy who sees himself as the head of the household, while Deacon fancies himself as a rebel and troublemaker.
Their undead lives change one night when Deacon's human familiar, Jackie, brings one of her ex-boyfriends over for them to eat. Nick is a typical hipster, and after being chased around the house and terrorized by the three creatures, is caught inadvertently by Petyr, who instead of killing him, changes him into a vampire.
This is where the movie kicks into high gear as Nick returns as a freshly minted creature of the night, with his computer programmer friend, Stu, in tow. Nick makes his fellow vampires promise not to eat his friend, and in return, Stu introduces the household to the wonders of computers.
This sets up most of the film's dynamic tension the rest of the way, as Nick has a hard time controlling his new powers, leading to a terrible tragedy.
Where's the comedy you ask? Just about everywhere. Viago's attempt at putting the bite on a sweet young lady goes horribly and bloodily awry. The roommates have a hysterical encounter with a pack of werewolves one evening after a night on the town. Two police arrive at the house unannounced, after a complaint by the neighbors. This scene had me in tears, as it hit all the right notes of parody, horror, one-liners, and slapstick.
The film's greatest achievement is keeping everything a serious vampire fan expects while updating the narrative to modern times without being awkward. The movie is not perfect. At times, the vampires act very immature considering their average age is well over 400 years old. A few of the set-pieces are plain stupid. However, these are minor squabbles.
What We Do in the Shadows is shot in a mockumentary style, yet has none of the shortcomings of similar efforts. The camera work is crisp and the location photography, whether in a dance club, the vampire's house, a chip shop, or elsewhere is superb. The acting is uniformly excellent with each character giving a nuanced and at times touching performance. A scene where Deacon tries to comfort Nick is particularly affecting while at the same time, extremely funny.
What We Do in the Shadows has been highly praised by the mainstream press, and rightly so. Although not a cinematic masterpiece such as Roman Polanski's The Fearless Vampire Killers or similar to the modern, inventive Let The Right One In, this New Zealand gem has everything a fan could ask for- blood, guts, bats, transformations, flying vampires, werewolves, zombies, and more laughs than any so-called comedy of the last decade.


Budapest Folk Fest is a celebration of cultural diversity in the Carpathian Basin and it's roots. In Budapest many different cultures meet, this city has a live folk tradition, since the musics and dances originally played in the villages has now living on in the city through vivid dance houses, world music concerts, urban folk goups: is a real revival of traditional culture. Authentic folk music, gispy songs and dances, urban folk and world music, dances houses, musics from Central and Eastern Europe and some guest from outside are all welcome at Budapest Folk Fest.


Footnotes: This page isn't that bad I guess. I think it actually shows quite a bit of merit even though I dont actually like it. Its just the line work is so scratchy. Theres alot of promise in some of the background detail, like panel 6 and the clouds, wood and grass in front of him, all seem to work, its just he doesn't. I'm thinking that the pencil work here must have been alot stronger. Its very likely that I drew all the woodland scenes and it looked great in pencil as its easy to get woodland to look good, the pencils maintain a sense or degree of energy, but when it comes down to translating that into ink its easy to loose all the magic or to dreate something thats empty or misleading. For example, the first panel, I think the layout is strong, the perspective, and the structure of the wodland, but the technique used for the woodland itself is too white, the dense undergrowth of the mature forest would better have been shown alot darker. I think in retrospect I would have been better showing three layers of foilage going back to show depth, like a bush like silouette in diagonal hatching (light) with above/behind a seecond layer of foilage in cross hatch (medium) and then another layer behind all that in black (dark) which would then show the depth. I think what I tried to do was capture a technical resemblence of the wood, and not the essence or the wood. The main bulk of the woods would be the same, the actual trees, but the stratchy in between bits would be replaced. like this. Its a very rough outline and you would have to replace the two toning with ink hatching, but the use of darker light would have really worked better, it just looks so white as it stands. I could be assed to fill in all the top bits. The same goes for the next panel, technically the structure is there, but theres little substance, little graded hatching to really make it look like he was stood in a small patches of light in a dense woodland.
The fact that you cant read the lettering goes without saying really. I sort of like panels 3 and 4 as they are more chacterury but that looking under rocks sequence is a bit spoint by the poor anatomy of the hands.


Today, CentOS turns 15 years old. It's had hard times and good times, and gone through a number of big changes over those years. We feel that we've landed in a really great place over the last five years, as part of the Red Hat family of projects, and we're very excited about what's coming with CentOS 8, and the years to come.
When a piece of proprietary software that has been developed for a few years is being open sourced, there is often a perception in the engineering world that it should be quick and painless. After all, what's involved besides picking a license and making the code repositories open?
It's not my favorite by making me feel good, since it's usually something I'm reminded of after one of my own plans has gone kablooey and I'm sitting in a pile of smoking ruins wondering what the heck just happened. Then I remember: God just had a chuckle.
Your own belief system may differ from mine, but there is a lot of evidence in any worldview that Life, The Universe, and Everything is highly resistant to many (if not all) forms of control.
The adage "knowledge is power" is usually a very good one. After all, the more you know about what's going on, the more you can usually make a better decision about the things you need to get done.
In an open, collaborative environment, methods such as more transparent processes can lead to more efficient knowledge sharing. which in turn can lead to more effective decisions and outcomes.
But such systems also have people involved, and when that happens, sometimes the most ideal open framework can be thwarted from its intended goals.
On Saturday, February 2, Red Hat Brno hosted a "Snake workshop" for PyLadies CZ.
Before I begin describing the event, let me first write a bit about the concept.
PyLadies CZ is an informal group of people that (among other things) organize three-month Python courses for women (mostly beginners). These courses have been going on for about five years in Brno, and have heavily influenced the workshop.


Mr. Zier has concentrated his practice in the areas of Criminal Prosecution, Criminal Defense, Civil Litigation, Domestic Relations, Wills, Trusts, Estates, Real Estate Transactions, and Municipal matters related to the City of North Augusta for almost 40 years. Today, his practice focuses on his duties as the City Attorney for the City of North Augusta, General Litigation, Real Estate Transactions, Domestic Relations, along with Wills, Trusts, and Estates.
Mr. Zier moved to North Augusta early in life and attended public school in the City of North Augusta, graduating from North Augusta High School in 1964. From there, he attended Furman University in Greenville, South Carolina, obtaining his Bachelor of Art degree in 1968. Mr. Zier next attended the University of South Carolina, School of Law and received his Juris Doctorate in 1971. That same year, Mr. Zier returned to his hometown in North Augusta to open a private practice and serve as City Attorney.
During his time of practice, Mr. Zier has continually acted as City Attorney for North Augusta, handling matters on a civil level, advising City Council along with performing prosecution in City Court. Additionally, Mr. Zier has also maintained his private practice office since its opening in 1971, focusing on different areas of private practice. He also served for a period as an Assistant Solicitor for the Second Judicial Circuit of South Carolina. Mr. Zier is a certified Mediator and serves on various civic and public service organizations in the City of North Augusta and throughout the area.


Years ago, while traveling in Bolivia, I made the observation that our bus seemed full-to-capacity…yet the driver continued receiving more passengers. A missionary explained with a laugh…this is typical, affordable transportation in poor Andes Mountain cities.
Wierd Al Yankovich twisted a Queen song… into the hilarious, "Another One Rides the Bus." Fellow Quechua travelers didn't grasp the humor in our rendition…we laughed for miles as the full vehicle continued taking on dozens more.
The Girl Scouts of America began to fall a few years ago, when they engaged a partnership with Planned Parenthood…providing educational materials on early sexual behavior and abortion to the young scouts.
This week, the Boys appear to be starting their own downfall!
The Boy Scout organization has been challenged by homosexual bullies for years, due to their Bible-based restriction against Gay Troop leaders. As recently as last July, their strong stand earned praise by committed Christ-followers…and hatred by other–lifestyle demanders. Monday, the BSA announced their lack of will to continue a position of purity and healthy living.
Another one bites the dust…and it's not a laughing matter! Who will stand strong till the end?
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My answer is always the same. "You don't. You can't." You can't get people to share your core values. You can't give people new core values halfway through life. As Harry Truman once said, "If somebody doesn't know the difference between right and wrong by the time they're thirty, they probably never will." No. The whole task is to find people who are already predisposed to your core values—already inside them, latent perhaps, or maybe they're already ignited. But if they're there, it's something you can draw upon. Those who do not have a predisposition to sharing the core values get ejected like a virus, escorted right out the door by the organizational antibodies. So, Principle 1: they must share the core values.
#2. A right person on the bus is not somebody whom you need to manage. The moment you feel the need to manage somebody, or tightly manage them, you've probably made a hiring mistake. In fact, that is one of your key clues that you might have the wrong person on the bus. You know how you have two different types of people? You have some people whom you guide and you teach and you lead and you provide them knowledge and understanding, and you help them become better in their roles. But you don't spend a lot of time compensating for them. You don't spend a lot of time trying to manage the wrong person into the right behaviors. Then there's somebody else on the bus who takes a whole lot of time and energy, and they're draining because you're trying to manage for the fact that they're just the wrong person. The moment you feel the need to manage somebody, you've probably made a hiring mistake.
#3. In key positions, do they have exceptional capability, defined as the following: in the seat that they hold, could they potentially be one of the best in the industry, or one of the best in the field in which your organization operates, in that particular seat? It doesn't necessarily mean that they actually are the best in that seat, but it is at least possible that they could eventually become one of the best.
#4. The individual understands the difference between having a job and holding a responsibility. My assistant, Vicki, gets this so well. When we first began working together, I tried to explain to her and I succeeded, I suppose, because she grabbed onto this so successfully. I said, "Vicki, you don't really have a job here; you have a responsibility." She looked at me quizzically. She'd come out of places like AT&T, where it wasn't necessarily clear that people understood this distinction.
I said, "Let me put it to you this way. If you were an air-traffic controller and you did a good job, you did all the right things, but the planes still crashed, would it matter?" No, it wouldn't matter. Because the truth is, you have a responsibility that goes far beyond just having a job: the responsibility to worry three steps ahead, to ensure that the planes don't crash. That sense of having a broader sense of responsibility rather than having a job. The ability to get that distinction is one of the crucial dimensions of the right people on the bus. They are what I would describe as productively neurotic. If they see a hole, they feel the need to fill it and to make it better.
Then finally, the last question, the last criterion. If you're really wrestling with whether somebody is the right person on the bus, think about this. Ask yourself the following litmus test question: if it were a hiring decision all over again, given everything that you know, having worked with this person, would you still hire them?
Now, one of the last things I want to say on this clip that's crucial regarding the right people on the bus—you must be fair, and fair in the following sense. Always ask yourself the following question: if you're wondering about somebody, do you have a bus problem or do you have a seat problem? It could be that you have a wonderful, great person on the bus, but you've made a managerial mistake and put that right person in the wrong seat. Question 1 should always be, do I have the right person in the right seat, or perhaps do I have the right person, just in the wrong seat? When in doubt, be fair.


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Mr. Aidekman joined Abacus in 2006 and is responsible for the company's Financial Reporting & Analysis, Investor Relations, and procurement of debt and equity. Mr. Aidekman also takes an active role in the implementation of company policies and procedures particularly through the use of new technology. Additionally, Mr. Aidekman serves as Abacus's Chief Compliance Officer.
Mr. Aidekman joined Abacus from Prime Realty Services, an owner/manager of multifamily apartments in New York City. While at Prime, Mr. Aidekman served as the Director of Accounting for a portfolio of 1,500 apartments and its vertically-integrated subsidiary companies. Mr. Aidekman was successful in directing the implementation of a new property management/accounting system and significantly streamlined the company's accounting and reporting processes through a creatively designed Open Database structure.
Mr. Aidekman earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics from the University of Pennsylvania and an MBA in Finance from NYU's Stern School of Business.
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Alan Bullock demonstrates the continuity of mankind's thought and concerns from the historical past, through the troubled and often confusing present into the almost invisible future. This continuum offers us a basis for achieving understanding and perspective, for relating past, present and future. Without seeing this relationship, the moment of our lifetime must seem isolated and meaningless. Co-pubished with the Aspen Institute.


POETRY AND ART FROM ALEXANDER TO AUGUSTUS. Review of P. Linant de Bellefonds et al. (eds.) (2015) D'Alexandre à Auguste.
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University Health Network>Corporate>Newsroom>Q&A with Robert Krembil: KDC's lead donor
Q&A with Robert Krembil: KDC's lead donor
The Krembil Discovery Centre isn't just a scientific and architectural marvel — it is a testament to the generosity of our donors. In late 2009, the fundraising campaign marked a major milestone: more than $60 million raised in private funds. UHNews spoke with Robert Krembil, KDC's lead donor, about what the Centre means to him and his family:
What made you and your family decide to support this project?
We have been involved with neuroscience at TWH for several years and have observed the evolving breadth and depth of talent. Our team of scientists and clinicians is exceptionally impressive on many dimensions in comparison to other neuroscience centers around the world. It is time to have a facility that is appropriate for such a renowned group.
What role do you see the Centre playing in health care research?
Dr. Peter St George-Hyslop believes that one of the key biological and clinical questions in five or 10 years from now will be: "How does one repair the nervous system that has been damaged by birth defect, disease or injury?" This Centre will play a pivotal role in providing answers to that question.
What advice do you have for other business leaders who are interested in supporting research in Canada?
That is difficult for me to do since it is such personal thing. For someone with my temperament and inclinations, I would advise finding a subject that you are passionate about and that can benefit from significant research. Then go 'deep' and do it in a manner that is more than just the financial commitment.


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Although his family's roots have always been in Texas, Matthew grew up in a military family in San Diego, California. He moved to San Antonio in 2008 to attend Trinity University where he played two years of varsity baseball. After two years, he transferred to Texas A&M University where he earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in History and Economics. His experience as a child in a military family taught him the importance of caring for and protecting the unique needs of individual families as well as the strength of families in serving and securing the needs of the larger community at the local, state, and national levels. His passion is to bring his expertise in family and business law together to be your best advocate in navigating the legal process, allowing you more time to focus on your family. Matthew provides straight-forward, compassionate, consistent counsel in your time of family need whether it involves resolving a divorce, determining custody and child support issues, adoption, planning an estate, managing the probate process, or other family related legal needs.
When he is not working, Matthew spends time with his wife and three boys. He loves to keep up with the latest in sports, especially the Spurs, and Los Angeles Chargers and Texas A&M Aggies, as well as the Cowboys, Texans, and Astros. Matthew loves exploring new restaurants, parks, and museums, and enjoying all the family fun San Antonio has to offer.
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In 1988, a group of local businessmen formed Texas Peoples National Bancshares, Inc. (TPNB). In December of 1988, TPNB acquired the assets and assumed the liabilities of the failed First National Bank Bogata from the FDIC. The assets and liabilities were acquired into a new wholly owned subsidiary of TPNB known as Peoples National Bank. People's National Bank was a newly chartered bank through application with the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC). One of the original investors, Ronald E. Abbott, the present Chairman and CEO, still serves as a director today. In 1990, PNB moved its home office to Paris, Texas, retaining Bogata as a branch location. Terry Christian was hired as the President of the Bank, bringing a strong local customer base from a competing bank in Paris. PNB began to experience rapid growth as a result of a local board of directors with a commitment to serving the local community. In 1990, PNB built and opened another branch and drive-thru facility at the corner of Collegiate Drive and Lamar Avenue in Paris. In 1995, PNB opened an additional branch at the newly constructed Wal-Mart Supercenter in Paris. PNB was the first local bank to offer the convenience of three locations to its customers. On March 3, 2004 Texas Banking Commissioner Randall S. James issued a state charter for Peoples Bank, Paris, Texas. Chairman Abbott stated, We believe that Peoples Bank can best serve its community as a state bank and look forward to operating under a state charter.
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ASTON MARTIN DB11
Manufactured in the UK, the new Aston Martin DB 11 is a high-point in vehicle development from one of the most trusted luxury heritage brands this country has to offer. Every millimetre of the new vehicle has been redesigned, making the DB11 the most powerful, most efficient and most dynamically gifted DB model in Aston Martin's history. It has already won a string of awards and its exceptional design and cutting-edge technology led it to be dubbed 'star of the show' when introduced at the Geneva Motor Show last year. Its 5.2 litre turbocharged V12 engine will easily take you to 200mph, moving from 0-62mph in a rather exciting 3.9 seconds.
Price: £154,900
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DUCATI XDIAVEL S
Ducati have entered the Cruiser domain with a bang and have done so in their own inimitable way. This motorbike is a true Cruiser, but with all the design, technology and performance one expects from a Ducati thoroughbred.
The XDiavel brings together two worlds: the Cruiser world – low speeds, relaxed riding, long journeys and feet forward ergonomics – and the Ducati world, characterised by Italian style, refined engineering and unparalleled performance.
Ducati's new 'technocruiser' is long, low, muscular, with a modern shape and technologically cutting-edge components; this is how Ducati designers envisaged the XDiavel when they began the initial sketches – they wanted a monster with sex appeal!
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MAG-LEV AUDIO
This impressive, futuristic-looking levitating turntable will spin your vinyl flawlessly. The designers from this Kickstarter-funded project say it was conceived in order to deliver the highest quality sound and design aesthetics. It uses a patented magnetic system to levitate the disc while spinning it at an incredibly precise 33.3rpm or 45rpm; with the feet that suspend the platter retracting when you press play.
It also has vinyl protecting features, such as the built-in UPS system which automatically lifts the tonearm in the event of a power outage or when you reach the end of the record. Not only this, but because the record is suspended in air, it experiences practically zero friction or vibration interference.
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YAMAHA FX CRUISER SVHO
Possibly the world's most luxurious WaveRunner, the FX Cruiser SVHO is an incredibly versatile craft. With a 1.8 litre Super Vortex High Output engine – the most powerful engine Yamaha has created in a watercraft – it can go from a standing start to 30mph in just 1.5 seconds and has a top speed of 70mph (60knots).
This highly manoeuvrable machine allows you to raise and lower the bow to achieve the best acceleration and comfort. In use this gives you effortless carves, accurate turns and flat-out excitement to test the skill of any watersports enthusiast. The latest model of this incredible fun-in-the-water machine also boasts a special 'Cruiser' three-person seat.
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Farmers and social movements say no to land grabbing!
11 November 2009 Food Sovereignty
Invitation to a press conference and a symbolic action
• ROME – 16 November 2009 at 10h00 • Venue: Food Sovereignty Tent in the park across the street from the FAO building • Interview opportunities with people directly involved in this fight. Organised by La Via Campesina and GRAIN
Last year's elephant in the room at the FAO's World Summit on Food Security was the outrageous profits corporate agribusiness was amassing during the peak of the global food crisis, while over a billion people went hungry. This year it is the global farmland grab. Investors are colluding with governments to take control of tens of millions of hectares of prime farmland in Asia, Africa and Latin America. Governments pushing these deals, such as Saudi Arabia or South Korea, see outsourced food production as a new strategy to feed their own people without relying on international trade. Private investors see agricultural land in emerging economies as a new source of guaranteed returns in light of ongoing high food prices. Either way, this farmland grab is turning the food crisis into an opportunity for even more profits as the expansion of export-oriented agribusiness is at the heart of it. More than $100 billion is on the table, and over 40 million hectares have already been acquired from Ethiopia to Indonesia. Small scale farmers are losing critical access to land and water, and local communities will be further cut off from access to food. Yet they are usually kept completely in the dark about these deals, without any involvement in the decisions that affect lands they have cultivated for generations. The implications for the global food system are dramatic.
For farmers organisations and social movements converging in Rome, this global land grab is unacceptable. It has nothing to do with strengthening family farming and local markets, which in our view is the only way forward to achieve food systems that actually feed people. It must be stopped. The "win-win" land grab scenarios that will be proposed to governments at the official FAO Summit are dangerous and unrealistic. Of course we need investment. But investment in food sovereignty, in a million local markets and in the four billion rural people who currently produce most of the food that our societies rely on — not in a few mega-farms controlled by a few mega-landlords.
From 13-17 November 2009, representatives from peasant organisations and social movements that have been directly involved in struggles against this new wave of global land grabbing will be in Rome. NGOs and activist groups that have conducted extensive research and analysis of the issue will also be present. This is an excellent opportunity for media to speak with people directly involved in this fight. On 16 November, a specialised briefing and a symbolic action on the global land grab will be conducted for media by Via Campesina and GRAIN (details below).
Speakers at the press conference:
Ms Renée Vellvé (GRAIN), Mr Mugi Ramanu (Indonesian Peasant's Union), Mr Ralava Beboarimisa (Collectif pour la défense des terres malgaches)
Ms Nettie Wiebe (Via Campesina)
Media contacts (English, French, Spanish):
Mr Devlin Kuyek (GRAIN):
+1 5145717702 (until Nov 12)
+39 3490657014 (Nov 13-17)
devlin@grain.org
www.grain.org and farmlandgrab.org
Ms Annelies Schorpion (Via Campesina):
+32 474847280 (until Nov 11)
a.schorpion@eurovia.org
www.viacampesina.org
La Via Campesina is an international movement which brings together millions of peasants, small producers, landless people, rural women and agricultural workers around the world. Our movement is made up of 148 member organisations active in 69 countries in Asia, Africa, Europe and the Americas. GRAIN is a small international non-profit organisation that works to support small farmers and social movements in their struggles for community-controlled and biodiversity-based food systems.
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Mining Methods - Shafts
Processing Ore - The Dressing Floor
Processing the ore was a two stage process – Dressing and Smelting.
This was the process of sorting out the raw materials (bouse) extracted from the mine. The miners brought the bouse to the surface. It was stored nearby in stone built storage hoppers caller bouse teams from where it was ultimately taken to a 'dressing floor', the area where the sorting took place. Often one dressing floor was shared by more than one level or mine but it was important not to expend too much energy moving unprocessed bouse over great distances.
The bouse was sorted by hand by boys, often as young as 10 years old, women and older men.
This involved sorting out the lumps of pure galena (ore) which was separated, and deads rock containing no ore, which was discarded on a nearby spoil heap. The remainder of the material contained some ore but needed to be cleaned up before smelting by knocking off lumps of with a spalling hammer.
Once a pile of pure galena was produced the lumps needed to be reduced in size to about the size of peas. Initially this was done by hand using a heavy flat hammer called a Bucker, but was later mechanised by the use of crushing wheels (essentially a giant mangle), powered by water.
A Bucker, Used for Processing Lead Ore
Finally the small lumps of ore were sieved in water. This allowed the heavy particles to settle to the bottom and lighter waste particles to remain at the top to be scraped away and discarded. Later this was done more efficiently using Hotching Tubs – a large tub effectively sieving larger quantities of ore by jiggling the sieve up and down using a lever. Eventually Hotching Tubs were mechanised by the use of water wheels. The very fine grains or ore were not lost but gently washed in slow moving water to collect the 'slime' or fine ore while the lighter waste was washed away. Stepped designed 'running buddles' were used to make this a more efficient process.
Once the pure ore was reduced to a suitable size it was transported to the nearest Smelt Mill which served a number of mines in the area.
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Joseph Badaracco – Professor of Business Ethics, Harvard Business School
Joseph L. Badaracco is the John Shad Professor of Business Ethics at Harvard Business School. He has taught courses on business ethics, strategy, and management in the School's MBA and executive programs.
Badaracco is a graduate of St. Louis University, Oxford University, where he was a Rhodes scholar, and Harvard Business School, where he earned an MBA and a DBA. In recent years, Professor Badaracco served as Chair of the MBA Program and as Housemaster of Currier House in Harvard College. He has also been chairman of the Harvard University Advisory Committee on Shareholder Responsibility and has served on the boards of two public companies. Badaracco has taught in executive programs in the United States, Japan, and many other countries and has spoken to a wide variety of organizations on issues of leadership, values, and ethics. He is also the faculty chair of the Nomura School of Advanced Management in Tokyo.
Badaracco's current research focuses on what counts as sound reflection for busy men and women who have serious responsibilities and face hard, practical problems. He has written several books on leadership, decision-making, and responsibility. These include Defining Moments: When Managers Must Choose between Right and Right, Leading Quietly: An Unorthodox Guide to Doing the Right Thing, Questions of Character, and The Good Struggle: Responsible Leadership in an Unforgiving World. These books have been translated into ten languages.
Badaracco has three children and lives with his wife, Patricia O'Brien, in Brookline, Massachusetts.
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Not only am I an author, trust me, I'm definitely a character. The most popular one is Grandma BB. Mrs. Beatrice Tilley Beacon a.k.a. Grandma BB steals the show every time she struts into a scene. Her wit, sassy unapologetic mouth, and outrageous antics will challenge anyone's sanity. Despite her flawed character, Grandma BB has made the Jamieson Legacy one of my oldest, ongoing series in my ten year career. Plus, it's my favorite storyline to write. Actually, I do the research and the characters tell their own stories. With a background in news, my passion is to tackle real issues, such as abortion, witchcraft, adoption, African American vs. African misperceptions, family roots, and redemption from past regrets. Of course, I can't leave out romance.
Although I have drama in my books, there is no church drama. I believe most go to church or read Christian fiction/romance for inspiration, deliverance, and salvation, which is why at least one character in my stories has a heart after God.
Readers can't get enough of the Jamiesons, so I'm in the process of writing a Special Edition Jamieson Family Night, along with a game book that will test your knowledge about the characters. If you've never read Kidd, Cameron, Parke, Ace, Grandma BB and the others, I have just the stories to warm your heart from the winter blast. Reach out to me at authorpatsimmons@gmail.com to purchase an autograph copy today and see why the Jamiesons will soon become your favorite.
Pat Simmons has penned more than thirty-five titles. She is a self-proclaimed genealogy sleuth who is passionate about researching her ancestors, then casting them in starring roles in her novels. She is a three-time recipient of the Romance Slam Jam Emma Rodgers Award for Best Inspirational Romance. Pat describes the evidence of the gift of the Holy Ghost as a life-altering experience. She has been a featured speaker and workshop presenter at various venues across the country.
Pat holds a B.S. in mass communications from Emerson College in Boston, Massachusetts.
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So fun, Pat! Everyone needs a Grandma BB in their life.
Grandma BB sounds like a hoot. Thanks for sharing.
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By train! No, by boat! In this debate, Traveler editors share the one mode of transit they would take take for the rest of their lives—and the one that gets no love.
Planes, trains, automobiles, jet skis. These days, there are plenty of ways to get from Point A to Point B. Some are a little more hectic that others, but we at Traveler each have our favorite way to travel around the world, domestically and abroad. Unsurprisingly, they all avoid TSA lines.
The good, old-fashioned road trip is the way to go.
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Detailed Description This penthouse located at the top of the north east corner has the most magnificent views of the skyline and the water, with just a stones throw away from the new City Center and other attractions in the immediate area. Throughout the entire unit, there are Somfy motorized black out and sun screen shades. The kitchen has upgraded Bosch and Subzero appliances, complimented with high end contemporary cabinetry. There are wood plank porcelain floors extending out to the balcony. Lutron switches and sockets. There are four full master suites with a den and laundry room and guest bathroom. All closets have ItalKraft upgraded finishes and the master bedroom has a walk in closet. Master bed / bath has floor to ceiling glass partition. Comes with large storage unit and two self parking spaces.


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Charles passionate about the environment
Shalika Charles is the owner of Lune x Jefa which is an eco-friendly company that offers reusable straws, stainless steel bottles, natural loofahs, kitchen sponges, and facial pads.
The businesswoman said that she decided to sell eco-friendly products as she wanted a brand that does not impact the world negatively.
"I wanted to create a brand that doesn't negatively impact the world. So, when I thought about something that could help, I wanted to tap into what is best in the long run. I was exposed to a business that provides eco-friendly products and I just thought "Shalika you need to create your own brand of these products". A brand that then becomes recognized in the region for being eco-friendly whilst creating a lifestyle," she said.
Adding that she always wanted to start her own business as she wants to leave a positive impact on society and the region by extension.
"I have always wanted to own my own business. I always wanted my name on something, and I really cannot stress that enough. Moving forward I want my life to leave a positive impact on society and the region. I will not be physically able to be a fire officer for the rest of my life, it is not something I can leave for my family. So that is what pushed me more, leaving something behind that helps and not hinders," she said.
The former Lodge School student said that the response thus far has not been as strong as she had hoped but she is hopeful that by starting an education drive persons would become sensitized to why they should invest in an eco-friendly product.
"The response hasn't been as great as I would have hoped but I'm hoping that with more education persons would be willing to pay a little more to do their part. Because what is the sense of buying the cheaper items if they destroy the planet? What will the future generations have to look forward to? Small changes have a great impact. Also, in the long run, the upfront cost ends up being cheaper because the products last longer or they are reusable so there is no need to constantly repurchase or replace," she said.
Outside of being an entrepreneur, Shalika Charles is a fire officer at the Barbados Fire Service. She said she decided to become a firefighter because she always wanted to help persons in her community.
"A part of me always wanted to help. I know it sounds cliche but that is essentially what it is. I wanted that I was not working hard to make someone else rich, I wanted my hard work to mean something. With this job it does. We don't only save lives, we protect properties that people would have worked so hard to get," she said.
She added that one of the challenges she has had as a female fire officer is that persons question her a lot as it pertains to her size as she is 5 ft 5, 120 pounds,
"I usually get questioned a lot when it comes to my size. I mean come on I am 5" 5' and 120 pounds but I know how strong I am, and I know that no one person can do everything alone. What society needs to realize now is that bigger does not always mean better, we are no longer in an age where fire officers only need to be big and strong. Yes, being strong is good but we also need to be smart, our job involves knowing a bit about everything. A lot of education takes place to become a fire officer to a point where several fire officers are EMTs, so when you see one know that you are looking at a professional," she said.
Charles said one of the highlights of being a female fire officer is the joy young girls have when they see her.
"One of the highlights of my career has been how little girls look at me when they see that I'm a fire officer. I would say children altogether but when I was their age, I was not exposed to anything like that to believe I could be such a strong woman. Seeing that light in their eyes is always a great feeling," she said.
The owner of Lune x Jefa which can be found on Instagram @lunexjefa said that Barbadians should purchase her products as a way of protecting the environment.
"We need to take care of our surroundings if we want a good quality of life. I understand that it will not be easy, but it is necessary. I would like that Barbados as a whole becomes more eco-conscious so that every household has sustainable products," she said.
Charles said that one of the highlights of her business thus far is to know that she has someone interested in her products.
"Every sale I receive as having someone interested in what I have is such an overwhelming feeling. I am still just starting out as I am trying to get a steady supply of products so when someone gets a product and tells me how great it is I end up overflowing with joy," she said.
The fire officer and businesswoman also wished to thank Ashley Phillips from Bijou MEDIA and Branded Bunch for working with her on ensuring her business dream become a reality.
I wish to thank Bijou media and Ashley Phillips for really being a catalyst for all these opportunities. Joining Branded Bunch has been great so far and I look forward to growing more with everyone involved," she said. (Write Right PR Services)
Shalika Charles was also featured on Mornin' Barbados where she was interviewed by veteran broadcaster Pearson Bowen, to watch that interview click the link below:


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For many of us most of our waking day is spent in an office environment. Work can often be boring and the meetings quite tedious. So here is a little idea to break up the monotony, make meetings more worthwhile and less hierarchical. And it's good for your health, fitness and looks too. PLUS it could save you money and time at the gym!
It's good for your health. Office dwellers, and many of us are, form a habit of being sedentary week in and week out. Clearly not conducive to a healthy, active lifestyle.
It generates new ideas. Being stuck in your usual surroundings on a daily basis can really hinder your creativity. You start to get tunnel vision and tend to think more inside the box. The same goes for writing. You have to revisit your work after a couple days break to really look at it from a fresh perspective. If you change your surroundings and your context, you can start to look at things differently.
It gets you out of the office. Sort of like #2, but an excuse to get out of the office and stretch your legs is always welcome. Meetings outside are quite simply a revelation.
Catch public transport, ride or walk to work. If you have to drive, set up a travel roster with workplace living in your area. Each person you take with you is one less car on the road – and who knows, you might discover a shared love of 80s hits!
Each day in Australia an estimated 1.3 million cups of takeaway coffee are consumed – which adds up to an enormous amount of waste. Bring your own cup or invest in a reuseable one –you'll find that coffee often tastes better when it's not drunk from a disposable cup.
And while you're at it, packing your own lunch is also a good green choice, and often a much healthier option than takeaway. Not to mention the reduction in packaging from less plastic knives and forks!
A few office plants not only make the workplace a much nicer place to be, they also improve air quality. There's nothing like a little pot plant love.
Reduce the number of bins in the workplace – one for recyclables at each desk with all other waste to go in a central bin. If you have to walk to throw away your rubbish, you're more likely to think about the waste you're creating.
Up to 20% of office waste is compostable, or green waste. Set up a green waste bin, or even a worm farm if possible. If you can't use the waste onsite, a keen gardening workmate may take it home.
Make sure you turn off all lights, computers and printers at the end of the day – also when you finish using a meeting room. We're all forgetful, so a few well placed signs will do wonders, or your workplace might be willing to invest in timing devices that make the savings automatic.
Think about what you're printing before you print – do you really need a hard copy? If you do, print two-sided black and white whenever you can and use recycled paper. Investigate print cartridge recycling in your office.
Use scrap paper to make scribble pads for meeting notes, and re-use postage boxes, envelopes and packing material when you're sending parcels from work. Investigate local charities to see if they are interested in taking old office furniture and equipment.
Set up a green committee – by working together, you're bound to come up with new ways to make your workplace a greener environment. Involve someone from management, and someone from accounts who can work out the cost savings – as well as anyone else with an interest or enthusiasm. The more the merrier!


Perhaps one of the most influential rap sets of the later '90s, Firm Stream laid the groundwork for pretty much all of the experimental hip-hop that followed. These were an instrumental drive in revitalizing underground hip-hop all together, and to make Rawkus Records the brand new movement's most prominent indie label. Firm Flow's audio – thick, abstract lyrics underpinned by abnormal is better than and spacey, basement-level creation – was like nothing at all else in hip-hop at that time, and their uncompromising attitude and determination to force the envelope became standards from the 3rd party hip-hop picture. Although they handled only one appropriate recording, the traditional Funcrusher Plus, the entire degree of their legacy is merely beginning to become felt. Business Movement was founded in 1992 in Queens by MC/maker El-Producto (El-P for brief; created Jaime Meline), along with Bigg Jus and DJ Mr. Len. Highly smart but kicked out of many schools for issues with specialist, El-P got previously authorized a restrictive single deal that held him from documenting for a long time; he even offered an internship with an entertainment attorney hoping of resolving his problems. After obtaining his GED at age group 16, he researched sound executive and formed Business Flow after conference DJ Mr. Len at his 18th party. The two released an individual, "Juvenile Methods," on the tiny Libra label in 1993, and Libra worker Bigg Jus quickly befriended the group and became its third member. Business Flow setup its label, Formal Recordings, and released the solitary "8 Actions to Excellence," which started to create an underground hype. The group worked well day jobs to invest in their 1st EP, 1995's Funcrusher, which offered over 30,000 copies despite becoming available just in double-vinyl format. Right now with a straight stronger hype, Business Movement was courted by many labels, but kept out for an exceptionally artist-friendly deal that could allow them to keep up possession of their experts and publishing privileges, receive 50 percent of the web profits using their recordings, rather than commit these to multiple recording releases. The just label to simply accept their conditions was Rawkus Information, a financially battling indie without clear musical identification at that time. Organization Flow's signing offered them instant road trustworthiness and paved just how for the label to spearhead the resurgence of underground hip-hop having a roster including Mos Def, Talib Kweli, Pharoahe Monch, as well as others. Organization Flow, in the mean time, added a spate of fresh monitors to Funcrusher to produce their debut full-length, Funcrusher Plus. Acclaimed by many and misinterpreted by some, Funcrusher Plus is known as a landmark. Large touring and advertising ensued, and Bigg Jus struck from his personal (as the group decided for quite a while). El-P and Mr. Len adopted up with Small Johnny from your Hospitul: Breaks and Instrumentals, Vol. 1, an recording of dark instrumental hip-hop that disappointed some followers but delighted others. Also that 12 months, they added the topical ointment "Patriotism" to Rawkus' Soundbombing, Vol. 2 compilation (that was entitled after a term they'd coined in the first times). By 2000, Rawkus was pressing to break itself in to the mainstream, as well as the label's romantic relationship with Organization Flow started to breakdown. They officially parted methods by the finish of the entire year, and not lengthy following the group made a decision to disband amicably. El-P setup his personal Definitive Jux label and put together a roster of intensifying rap performers, including Cannibal Ox, Aesop Rock and roll, Mr. Lif, and Rjd2, not forgetting his own single recordings, which started with 2002's abrasive and acclaimed Fantastic Harm.


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Five Sectors Impacted By Egypt's Unrest
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NEW YORK (TheStreet — "All the trading on Egypt happened last week," says Ben Willis of Sunrise Securities.That may be true for the stock jocks, but the Egyptian crisis is still rippling through the broad market. Professor Simon Johnson of MIT notes that the focus on Egypt has actually taken some of the pressure off of Europe. Indeed, Germany reported on Monday that its retail sales dropped unexpectedly in December, sparking worries over too much tightening hurting growth. But the European markets showed resilience as Italy's business confidence improved more than expected.
The Asian markets seem to be taking the brunt of the Egyptian worries. Both the Indian BSE Sensex 30 Index and the Philippine SE Index fell sharply. Professor Johnson says that for now the crisis does not look catastrophic as "Egypt is not that big a part of the global economy."
However he notes that the Suez Canal is an issue as far as oil and shipping are concerned. Moody's Investor Services cut the rating on Egypt's sovereign debt to negative as a result of the protests. Fitch also dropped its opinion on Egypt to negative from stable.
Jason Pride, Director of Investment Strategy at Glenmede Wealth Management said "Geopolitical risk has historically led to temporary market weakness and that creates an opportunity for buyers." The key areas in the market that Egyptian turmoil is affecting are energy, gold, shipping, defence and commodities.
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Oil was the most affected piece of the market as a result of the uprising. Brent crude oil futures jumped over $100 a barrel for the first time in 28 months. The last time crude hit $100 a barrel was on Oct. 1, 2008.The concern is getting oil shipped through the Suez Canal. Traders worry that instability in Egypt will spill over to other Middle Eastern countries and disrupt the flow of oil out of the region. According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, Egypt has the largest oil refining industry in Africa and Egypt's Sumed Pipeline also provides a pipeline network for exports to Europe .
Apache Oil(APA ) has 25% exposure to Egypt. Real Money contributor Dan Dicker believes that if an investor has the risk tolerance — Apache could present an opportunity. He is clear that risks abound, i.e. a new government might not feel obligated to meet previous contractual responsibilities to Western companies. He feels a rebound in the stock from last week's panic and stability in the trading could present a buying opportunity.
Another dynamic in the energy sector is M&A activity. Chinese offshore oil producer CNOOC(CEO ) agreed to a $1.3 billion deal with Chesapeake(CHK ), continuing its aggressive drive for acquisitions. Further driving up the price of oil and oil companies.
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Gold initially jumped on Friday due to the results, climbing 1.7%. But the panic seems to be dissipating as investors are becoming more comfortable with the crisis. Gold had already pulled back 7.5% in 2011 and the quick move on Friday created a exit point for many gold traders.TheStreet's Alix Steel reported that many gold traders felt that gold had already bottomed out naturally and the uprising was a good reason to buy. The "flight to safety" argument could continue to play out if Egyptian banks run out of cash or if Egyptians need to resort to gold as a form of crisis currency.
The Egyptian central bank recommended that banks close branches on Monday. Citigroup(C ), Barclays(BCS ) and HCBS(HBC ) all reported they had evacuated small numbers of employees, but none reported shortages of cash.
ATM machines were reportedly running out of cash and there is concern that when the banks do open, there could be an overwhelming amount of customers emptying their accounts. Bloomberg though quoted Mohamed Barakat, chairman of state-run Banque Misr and head of the country's banking association, said in a telephone interview that Egyptian lenders are "very liquid," with average loan-to-deposit ratios of 53 per cent.
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Initially the market believed the political uprising could force a closure of the Suez Canal.Those fears seem to be abating but shipping stocks saw a lift on Friday as traders jumped on board with the theory. Kirby(KEX ) popped 12% in two days. Frontline(FRO ), the world's largest operator of supertankers saw its stock climb 8.5% on Friday. Nordic American Tankers (NAT ) also jumped on Friday.
But TheStreet's Scott Eden reports most of the tanker stocks are already giving back those quick gains.
Like those tanks you see trying to control the crowds of protestors? They are mostly made in America. The United States gives $1.3 billion in military aid to Egypt each year, and the country uses those monies to purchase a number of products manufactured stateside.
The M1A1 Abrams battle tank is produced by General Dynamics (GD )and Egypt plans to acquire 1,200 of the tanks. Lockheed Martin (LMT ) is also building 20 fighter planes for the country.
Those transport helicopters? That would be Boeing(BA ). The defence stocks as a group jumped at least 1% on Monday, with Northrop Grumman (NOC ) climbing almost 2%.
Aside from its purchasing power, Egypt gets the Pentagon's extras. The market doesn't seem to be concerned that these U.S. weapons could end up with an unfriendly government regime, which happened in Afghanistan.
There also doesn't seem to be much concern that a new government might not be so willing to work with Washington. We give them — not loan — give them money to buy our military weapons. Heck of a deal. So, the defence sector bears watching amid all this turmoil.
When one thinks of Egyptian products, Pima cotton comes to mind.
"You know the kind that makes you feel like you're sleeping on butter," says Suzanne Johnson of First Capital Group. But she says that Egypt is a small producer in the big scheme of things. "If it were India, maybe I'd be concerned," said Johnson. So cotton should not be affected by this.
However, wheat prices are falling on the political unrest. According to the U.S. Commercial Service, Egypt is one of the world's largest consumers of wheat and a key market for U.S. wheat farmers.
The U.S. wheat, corn and soybean market is roughly $2 billion a year, and wheat has already fallen 2.4% on fears of less purchasing. That isn't expected to last for long.
While in the near term there may not be a governmental mechanism to purchase wheat, it's expected that eventually people will need the grain and the market will open back up. Archer Daniels Midland(ADM ) was trading up on Monday, whereas ConAgra (CAG ) was off slightly.
This post originally appeared at TheStreet.com.
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2 Pure Italians and 1 Italian / Polish Mix in New Jersey
1976 Fiat 126p "Polski Fiat" - What a cool car to find in North America.
The Polski Fiat 126p was an incredibly popular car in Poland and throughout Eastern Europe. Built in Poland under license from Fiat, FSM (the Polish manufacturer) built over 3 million between 1973 and 2000.(That's almost 3 times as many as Fiat - who discontinued it in 1993 - built of the 126. ) The car was improved over the years and by the time FSM stopped producing it, it was as modern as a 27 year old car could be, with an improved engine, stronger body structure, improved trim and even a catalytic converter.
The seller of this one leaves very little information, but based on the pictures it looks to be in very, very nice condition.
Located somewhere in Northern New Jersey, click here to see the Craigslist ad.
1966 Fiat Giardiniera - This is a Fiat 500 station wagon. Most station wagons are just sedans with a wagon back grafted on to them. The underpinnings ans drivetrains remained the same. Fiat couldn't do that with the rear engine 500, so they made some significant changes. The 499 cc, 17.5 HP engine was laid on its side under the floor of the cargo area to create a flat loading surface. The air intakes, which were on the engine cover on the sedan, were moved high up on the rear quarter panels. Fiat also upgraded the brakes and rear suspension.
The seller of this Giardiniera gives a lot of information about the car in general, but almost nothing about this specific car, other than that it was "remodeled" (I assume he means restored) about 8 years ago. Based on the pictures, it looks to be in great shape.
Now that Fiat is selling the new 500 in North America, there's renewed interest in the original 500. If you're looking for a 500 that's different from most of the cars you'll see at car shows, this car is worth checking out.
Located in Bergen County, NJ, click here to see the Craigslist ad.
1987 Alfa Romeo Milano - I know what you're thinking. I'm going to go off on a spiel about how I owned one of these, how it was my favorite car, etc., etc. Nope. I'm not. If you want to read all that just do a site search for Alfa Milano.
Nothing drives quite like a Milano (known as the 75 in most of the world). The engine is a gem. It's balanced and handles superbly. It's roomy and comfortable on the inside.
Red is my favorite color for an Italian car, but on the Milano black is a very close second. All Milanos have a black body accent strip high on the fenders, doors and quarter panels that follows the contour of the body. It breaks up the lines of the car. When painted black the accent strip blends in a bit, giving the car a cleaner look.
This Milano looks to be in very nice condition. The seller, who describes himself as an "enthusiast", says it's never been driven in the snow. It has just 85,000 miles on it.
The seller is asking $3200.00 for it. There are very, very few European sedans that are as fun to drive as the Milano that can be found for that kind of money.
Located in Essex Co., NJ, click here to see the Craigslist ad.
A big thanks to Dan for sending me the links to these cars!
As to the Alfa. Often I read "well known issues, should be sorted by now". I don't see that when looking at Milanos. Love the cars. Other than rust are there known issues that can and more importantly cannot be sorted?
Matt Cotton said...
I'll take the Alfa! That's serious "I've lost my mind " money for the Fiats!
m4ff3w said...
Rust doesn't seem to be an issue on Milanos, although I am in Texas.
The biggest issue would be purchasing a clutch kit - they aren't cheap. Other than they are are pretty darn solid cars.
Electrical gremlins - but everything from Italy has those. Mine didn't have many issues there.
The Bosch EFI system is solid.
tylerb said...
When I was in Poland I loved being surrounded by countless tiny Fiats! People just pulled them right up to park on the sidewalks. They called them "mallows". I came pretty close to bringing one home with me.
I had Giardiniera once. Got it by drinking from a stream in the woods. I do not recommend it.


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It is time for industry members to start thinking about the future of horse racing on the whole. This is why I support WHOA.


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Clarification sought on release of police body camera videos in Texas
Posted on September 20, 2017 by foiftexas
By Chuck Lindell
Originally published Sept. 19, 2017
Trying to make sense of an emerging area of law, a state senator has asked Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton to determine whether certain footage from police body cameras could be withheld — not just from the public, but from civilian supervisors of a law enforcement agency as well.
Specifically, Sen. Eddie Lucio Jr., D-Brownsville, wanted to know if state open record laws give a police chief or sheriff the discretion to withhold body camera footage if they determine that viewing the video could interfere with the "detection, investigation or prosecution of crime."
Lucio's request for an attorney general's opinion, made public Tuesday, also asked whether a city manager, city council member or a civilian with police oversight has an "inherent right of access" to body camera footage as part of their official duties. And if such a right exists, Lucio asked, could police officials still withhold the footage if they believed its release could jeopardize an investigation or prosecution?
The concern, said Charley Wilkison, head of the Combined Law Enforcement Associations of Texas, is over politicians or other officials who would seek to influence an investigation or inject themselves into a controversy involving police.
"That's one where we're always deeply concerned," he said.
Like video taken from cameras mounted on a police cruiser's dashboard, footage from body-worn cameras is prized for offering an objective look at interactions between officers and the public.
Questions about who should have access to body camera footage, however, are still being worked out, even as more police agencies adopt the technology — Austin, for example, recently announced that an additional 660 patrol officers will be fitted with cameras in the coming months.
Under state law, agencies that use body cameras must develop guidelines for public access to footage — if those making the request know the approximate time and exact place the recording was made, and can name at least one person in the video.
However, the Texas Public Information Act lets agencies withhold video if its release would jeopardize an investigation or prosecution — an exception that can delay release for months or years.
Video documenting deadly force by an officer, or showing events leading to an investigation of an officer's conduct, also cannot be released to the public "until all criminal matters have been finally adjudicated" and all internal investigations are complete.
However, such videos can be made public if police officials determine that transparency "furthers a law enforcement purpose," the law says.
Attorney general opinions are not binding but can help guide the policies of affected agencies.
But because Paxton's office enforces open records laws, and determines what information can and cannot be withheld from the public, his opinion on the matter will be persuasive.
Paxton's office has 180 days to issue a written opinion on the questions.
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