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April 9, 2014 / 3:37 PM
Paycheck Fairness Act falls to Republican filibuster
A bill aimed at making it harder for employers to pay women less than men for the same work failed in the Senate Wednesday.
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Senator Barbara Mikulski, D-Md. UPI/Kevin Dietsch | License Photo
WASHINGTON, April 9 (UPI) -- Senate Republicans voted to block a bill that would make it harder for private employers to pay women less than their male colleagues for the same work, despite threats from Democrats to turn it into a major issue in the midterm elections.
All 53 Democrats voted to support the measure, sponsored by Maryland Democrat Barbara Mikulski, but were joined by no Republicans. Maine Sen. Angus King, one of the chamber's two Independent members, broke from his usual position of caucusing with the Democrats and voted against the bill.
"This particular bill, in my view, fails to address the real causes that are driving the wage gap," King said, in a lengthy statement released after the vote Wednesday. "In addition, the bill could impose substantial burdens on businesses in justifying pay differentials."
Republicans who opposed the bill -- which has now fallen to a filibuster three times -- said the measure would mean redundant legislation that is looking to solve a problem that, legally at least, does not exist because discrimination is already outlawed under the Equal Pay Act.
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But Mikulski, in a fiery statement on the Senate floor after the vote, said the Paycheck Fairness Act is necessary specifically because of where the EPA falls short on enforcement. She said employers can retaliate against women who speak to their colleagues about their salaries and when they get caught, it's just "the price of doing business."
"In many businesses, when they're caught, and the current law catches up with them, they just pay a fine and see it as the cost of doing business," she said. "Well that's not fine with us."
Mikulski slammed the "fog of filibuster" for why Congress has such a low approval rating.
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"No wonder people are fed up with us, they wonder about us why when all is said and done, more gets said than gets done," she said.
Democrats say they plan to turn the wage gap, estimated as women earning between 77 and 84 cents compared to each $1 men make, into an issue in the 2014 midterm elections.
But Republicans say they aren't worried.
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"When it comes to American women overall, what we've seen over the past five and a half years is less income and more poverty," said Minority Leader Mitch McConnell.
For their part, Democrats say they plan to bring up the Paycheck Fairness Act and bills like it repeatedly between now and the midterms.
"Though we lost the vote, we refuse to lose the battle. We are going to continue the fight to get equal pay for equal work," Mikulski said after the bill failed. "For the women, put your lipstick on, and let's fight on."
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Q&A With Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera, Here's to Us
December 28, 2021 by JoAnn Yao
By Aleah Gornbein
Today we're pleased to welcome Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera to the WNDB blog to discuss their YA novel Here's to Us, out today!
Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera reunite to continue the story of Arthur and Ben, the boys readers first fell for in the New York Times bestselling rom-com What If It's Us.
Ben survived freshman year of college, but he's feeling more stuck than ever. His classes are a slog, his part-time job working with his father is even worse, and his best friend Dylan's been acting weird for weeks. Ben's only real bright spot is his writing partner Mario, who's been giving him a lot of Spanish lessons and even more kisses. Mario's big Hollywood dreams make Ben start to dream bigger—and the choices he makes now could be the key to reshaping his future. So why can't he stop thinking about a certain boy from his past?
Arthur is back in New York City for the first time in two years, ready to take the theater world by a storm as the world's best . . . intern to the assistant of an off-off-Broadway director. Of course, it sucks to be spending the summer apart from his sweet, reliable boyfriend, Mikey, but he knows their relationship is strong enough to weather the distance. Which is why it's no big deal when his ex-boyfriend Ben stumbles back into the picture. And it's definitely fine that Ben's blissfully happy with some mystery boy. First loves are special, but it's way too late for what-ifs. Right?
Even as the boys try to shake off the past, they keep running into each other in the present. Is this the universe trying to tell them there's a do-over in their future?
Here's to Us is sure to be welcomed by fans old and new of these authors and their previous collaboration, What If It's Us. Critically acclaimed and bestselling authors Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera combine their talents in these smart, funny, heartfelt novels about two very different boys who can't decide if the universe is pushing them together—or pulling them apart.
The past year and a half has not been easy and I'm guessing the state of the world had an impact on your writing process. What was your collaboration like the second time around and did anything surprise you?
ADAM: It was really tricky this time! I was on deadline for Infinity Reaper, which is the second book in my fantasy series, and that alone was a really daunting task. So whereas Becky and I wrote What If It's Us together by bouncing chapters back and forth, we weren't in the trenches together this time around because I had to focus on Reaper.
BECKY: COVID definitely made writing more complicated. For me, the biggest logistical challenge was having my kids in remote learning—they weren't quite old enough at the time to work without supervision, so my work week was basically slashed in half. I knew I'd be progressing at a much slower pace than usual, so I couldn't afford to wait until Adam finished Reaper. It was incredibly lonely and isolating—but on the bright side, I do think this disconnect ultimately served the story. At the start of this story, Arthur and Ben really aren't on the same page, and there's so much they don't understand about what's going on in each other's heads.
What If It's Us has section headers for the different parts of the book using song lyrics from the Dear Evan Hansen track "Only Us" and the tradition continues in Here's to Us with the lyrics fitting the story so perfectly—if you could choose a different musical theatre song, or even specific lyrics, to fit the narrative, what would it be?
BECKY: I don't know that I could pick another musical that would fit as well, but if I really tried, I bet I could retell the whole duology using only Taylor Swift songs.
Without giving too much away, what were some of your favorite scenes and/or lines of dialogue to write in Here's to Us? Is there anything either of you had to cut that still lives in your head rent free?
ADAM: It's pretty deep in the book so I can't say too much, but I love the escape room chapter so much.
BECKY: I think getting to write Dylan's dialogue filtered through the brain of Drunk Arthur was probably a career highlight for me.
Ben is a white-passing Puerto Rican who doesn't speak Spanish fluently, but he starts to learn more Spanish in Here's to Us from someone with a similar background—why was that important for his character?
ADAM: I've really started struggling with my identity as a Puerto Rican the past few years. I'm constantly asking myself so many questions: do I have to define myself as white-passing every time I tell someone I'm Puerto Rican? Would people take me more seriously if I spoke fluent Spanish? Spent more time in Puerto Rico? Even though I'm in my early thirties, the thoughts feel very coming-of-age-ish to me so I wanted to explore them through Ben because I know he would be feeling the same feelings.
I love all the Jewish references in regards to Arthur's character. It really makes him feel authentic and the reader can tell how important being Jewish is to him as a person. Why is it valuable to have Jewish representation in mainstream, traditionally published YA novels?
I can't tell you how much I love this question. I've gotten so used to Arthur's Jewishness being erased in conversations about intersectional diversity, and it breaks my heart a little. Being Jewish means different things to different people, of course, and that meaning can change over time. Certain aspects of my experience have shifted quite a bit in the last couple of years—for example, I'm much more aware of the pervasive influence of antisemitism. And I think it's made me that much more desperate for representation in books—and that much more motivated to lean into my characters' Jewishness when I write.
I really love Dylan's extra-ness—he is legitimately hilarious. How did you come up with all the Ben nicknames that Dylan gives him?
ADAM: Anytime we get to write Dylan it's a JOY. I love his extra-ness. And the nicknames kind of write themselves in the moment! Though maybe once or twice an idea will come about while out in the world and I'll jot it down on my phone.
BECKY: Oh, it's wild—it really feels like Dylan takes the wheel every time I get to write him. I honestly feel bad for Arthur and Ben—think about all the alone time they've had to sacrifice, because both of us keep wanting to sneak Dylan into every scene.
You've spoken about how the ending of What If It's Us was rewritten four times before the final version, but one might say that the conclusion of this story is simply perfection (perhaps even leaning more toward a Becky finale than an Adam one whereas the first book definitely felt like a blend)—did you feel pressure from your readers to craft the ending in a certain way? Did you always know what would happen in the end? And I hope this isn't a spoiler, but the epilogue shows Arthur and Ben in their early twenties, so what was it like writing an aged up version of these characters?
ADAM: We knew readers have come to expect different endings from our respective works so we were always going to walk that line of readers not knowing how we would deliver with our collaboration. Something that spoke more to one of our sensibilities or a combination? We feel our ending definitely hits a sweet spot. As for the pressure, it was always about crafting a realistic ending, not just what readers want the most.
BECKY: Yes to all of this!! It's funny, because while we love to joke about the idea of "Adam endings" and "Becky endings," we've always been on the exact same page with this duology. The defining tension of this story has always been the push-pull between realism and romantic idealism. We really wanted the ending to deliver on both fronts—which is why we felt really strongly about how—and when– we ended the story.
What is the main thing you want readers to take away from Here's to Us?
ADAM: What I love most about this duology is that you know these boys love each other but the odds were against them and they called it quits. So often I read a book where I'm not convinced the romantic pairings would actually survive their circumstances, but it just feels like they were kept together for the sake of it. We could've easily done that with What If It's Us, and since we didn't, we got to show readers that it's okay if you don't get your happily ever after on the first go. Sometimes it's a new person. Or a do-over with an old one.
BECKY: Yes! I think for me, it's the idea of do-overs, and this really was the perfect chance to explore that even more deeply than we could in What If It's Us. Even the existence of Here's To Us is a do-over! I really think we undervalue the importance of making and learning from mistakes and wrong turns—in life, in love, in friendship, in activism. But the truth is, we're all rough drafts.
Do you have any recommendations for recently published or forthcoming YA books?
ADAM: I really loved Instructions for Dancing by Nicola Yoon and the Sky Blues by Robbie Couch!
BECKY: SO many!! If you like our duology, a few books I'd recommend are:
Meet Cute Diary by Emery Lee
Right Where I Left You by Julian Winters
Jay's Gay Agenda by Jason June
If This Gets Out by Sophie Gonzales and Cale Dietrich
Credit: Seth Abel Photography
Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera were strangers when their debut novels, Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda and More Happy Than Not, sold within days of each other. Two weeks later they read—and obsessed over—each other's books, and two months later the idea for What If It's Us was born over email. Both authors were named Publishers Weekly Flying Starts and are Lambda Literary Award nominees and #1 New York Times bestsellers. Becky lives in Georgia and Adam lives in Los Angeles, and they live together in each other's text messages.
Aleah Gornbein currently works in publicity at Holiday House, the first American publisher founded with the intent of only publishing children's books. She liked school so much she went back to get a Master's in Publishing a year after graduating college. As someone who has yet to read a story with all of her identities represented, her goal is to help put diverse books into the hands of kids. You can find her shouting about books on TikTok and Twitter (@bookworm613) or at Books of Wonder events sitting in the back row (when we're not in a pandemic).
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President Meets with National Economic Council
The Cabinet Room
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THE PRESIDENT: Thank you all for coming. I'm meeting with my National Economic Council, key members of my administration who have been traveling the country, listening to the voices of small business people, entrepreneurs, workers, listening to their concerns about our future. And at the same time explaining to them how we address the economic issues of our country.
This administration is firmly committed to the principle that if people have more of their own money, they're likely to spend it on a good or a service -- which means somebody is more likely to be able to find work. We're committed to the notion that investment of capital equals jobs.
And so, therefore, our policies are aimed at -- are aimed the encouraging investment and job creation, as well as consumer confidence and spending. And we are confident that when the Congress listens to the people, that they will support this plan. It's an important economic plan and it's one that we look forward to vigorously working with Congress to get it done here.
I'll be glad to take some questions. Let me start off with Angle.
Q Mr. President, what would it take at this point to avoid a war with Iraq?
THE PRESIDENT: Full disarmament.
Q Any particular stand on that, sir? I mean, what --
THE PRESIDENT: There's only one thing, that's full disarmament. The man has been told to disarm. For the sake of peace, he must completely disarm. I suspect we'll see him playing games; that he will -- the world will say disarm, and he will all of a sudden find a weapon that he claimed he didn't have.
Q Happened this morning, as a matter of fact.
THE PRESIDENT: I suspect that he will try to fool the world one more time. After all, he has had a history of doing that for 12 years. He's been successful at gaming the system. And our attitude is it's now time for him to fully disarm. And we expect the Security Council to honor its word by insisting that Saddam disarm. Now is the time.
Q Mr. President, one of the uncertainties about the economy is the possibility of a war. Do you have any idea how much a war might cost and how it might affect our economy here at home?
THE PRESIDENT: David, there is all kinds of estimates about the cost of war. But the risk of doing nothing, the risk of the security of this country being jeopardized at the hands of a madman with weapons of mass destruction far exceeds the risks of any action we may be forced to take.
There are people who worry about the future. I understand that. And I worry about the future. I worry about a future in which Saddam Hussein gets to blackmail and/or attack. I worry about a future in which terrorist organizations are fueled and funded by a Saddam Hussein. And that's why we're bringing this issue to a head.
Heidi.
Q Will the outcome of any U.N. Security Council vote have any effect on whether or not we go to war in Iraq?
THE PRESIDENT: Well, obviously, we'd like to have a positive vote. That's why we've submitted a Security Council resolution, along with Great Britain and Spain. But as I said all along, it would be helpful and useful, but I don't believe we need a second resolution. Saddam Hussein hasn't disarmed. He may play like he's going to disarm, but he hasn't disarmed. And for the sake of peace and the security of the American people, he must disarm.
Fournier.
Q Sir, how big and exactly what kind of sacrifices will be asked of the U.S. troops, their families, the American public should you decide to go to war?
THE PRESIDENT: Any time you put a troop into harm's way, that in itself is a sacrifice. First of all -- and that's why war is my last choice. That's why I've said all along I would hope that the world would come together to convince Saddam to make the decision to disarm.
Perhaps the biggest risk in the theater, if we were to commit our troops, is Saddam, himself. He shows no regard for human life in his own country. After all, he's gassed them, he's used the weapons of mass destruction on his own people that he now claims he doesn't have. He tortures people. He brutalizes them. He could care less about human condition inside of Iraq.
And so I think one of the biggest dangers we face -- if we go to war -- is how he treats innocent life. And it is important for the Iraqi leadership and Iraqi generals to clearly understand that if they take innocent life, if they destroy infrastructure, they will be held to account as war criminals.
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Ma-Yi Theater Company Presents Encore Engagement of Haruna Lee's Critically-Acclaimed 'Suicide Forest'
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Since its founding in 1989, Ma-Yi Theater Company has distinguished itself as one of the country's leading incubators of new work shaping the national discourse about what it means to be Asian American today. Building on the recent success of Felix Starro, the first Filipino-American musical Off-Broadway, and the Broadway-bound KPOP, Ma-Yi is pleased to continue its 30th anniversary season with an encore engagement of Haruna Lee's critically-acclaimed Suicide Forest.
Originally presented by The Bushwick Starr in association with Ma-Yi and directed by Aya Ogawa, Suicide Forest is a bilingual nightmare play excavating the Japanese-American consciousness and its intimate relationship with sex, suicide, and identity. Declared a "Best of 2019" production by New York Magazine and a critic's pick by The New York Times, Suicide Forest runs February 25 – March 15 at A.R.T./New York Theatres Mezzanine Theatre (502 West 53rd Street, Manhattan) with an opening night set for March 3.
In 1990's Japan, a teenage girl (Haruna Lee) grapples with her sexuality in a male-defined society as a salaryman desperately tries to escape his masochistic psyche. Both are clawing for their self-worth. When their journeys collide, they expose their darkest desires. Fueled by shame, they confront life and death with the notorious Suicide Forest looming over their imagination.
Performed by a Japanese heritage cast, Suicide Forest breaks through the silence and submissiveness often associated with Japanese and Asian American identity, examining the role of community and the struggles of emotional, psychic and social suicide through the playwright's lived stories. The play branches themes of intergenerational trauma, the psychic journey of the immigrant, the coming-of-age and ownership of one's sexual identity in a hyper-sexualized and male-centered world.
"Go see it," proclaimed Laura Collins-Hughes in her New York Times critic's pick review. "Aya Ogawa has directed a wild ride of a production. This nightmare-vision play about Japanese-American identity cracks wide open, and what's underneath is so heart-stingingly tender and explicitly personal that the whole work shifts."
"If I won the lottery, I'd put all of the following on Broadway next year," wrote Helen Shaw in her New York Magazine round-up of the Best Theater of 2019, which included Suicide Forest. "The playwright/performer Haruna Lee's wickedly comic nightmare seemed like a portrait of a private hell. Then, out of nowhere, the production executed one of the year's neatest heel-turns. Lee took their existentially terrifying play into kindness, community, and shared burden, moving the piece out of the forest and into the light."
Joining Lee in performance, the cast for Suicide Forest includes Lee's mother, Aoi Lee, along with Ako, Keizo Kaji, Yuki Kawahisa, Eddy Toru Ohno, and Dawn Akemi Saito.
The creative team includes Jian Jung (scenic design), Alice Tavener (costume design), Jeanette Oi-Suk Yew (lighting & video design) Fan Zhang(sound design), Jen Goma (original music), and Nina Williams-Teramachi (production stage manager).
Haruna Lee notes, "I've been asked often, 'How will an American audience understand this bilingual Japanese-themed play?' I want to offer that there is no doubt that this is an 'American' play. Its only mission has been to reflect truthfully my American immigrant experience."
Suicide Forest centers the women/trans/non-binary and Asian-diasporic perspective on stage and in process. Ma-Yi Theater Company and the artists involved with Suicide Forest ask writers interested in responding to the play to bring a commitment to examining and dismantling colonization and white supremacy culture.
Performances of Suicide Forest will take place February 25–March 15 at A.R.T./New York Theatres Mezzanine Theatre located at 502 West 53rd Street, Manhattan. Tickets, priced at $30–$75, can be purchased by visiting ma-yitheatre.org or by calling OvationTix at 866-811-4111.
About the Creative Team
Haruna Lee (Playwright, Performer) [they/them] is a Taiwanese-Japanese-American theater maker whose work is rooted in a liberation-based healing practice while committed to promoting arts activism and emergent strategies through ethical and process-based collaborations. Their play Suicide Forest published by 53rd State Press premiered at the Bushwick Starr and was a New York Times Critic's Pick, hailed as "Vivid, haunted, heart-stingingly tender and explicitly personal." It appeared on New York magazine's Top 10 shows of 2019. Other plays include plural (love) (New Georges, Soho Rep Writer/Director Lab), and Memory Retrograde (The Public's Under the Radar Festival Incoming! Series).
Lee is a recipient of the Lotos Foundation Prize for Directing, the New Dramatists Van Lier Fellowship, and has received grants from the Map Fund, Mental Insight Foundation, FCA, NYSCA, and NEA. As a performer, they've worked with Aya Ogawa, Minor Theater, Taylor Mac, David Lang & Rachel Chavkin, Kate Benson & Lee Sunday Evans, Ralph Lee, and Anohni- among others. They've been a member of Interstate 73, the 2019 artEquity cohort, and an affiliated artist with New Georges. They teach at NYU's Experimental Theater Wing. harunalee.com
Aya Ogawa (Director) [she/her] is a Tokyo-born, Brooklyn-based playwright, director, performer and translator whose work reflects an international viewpoint and utilizes the stage as a space for exploring cultural identity, displacement and other facets of the immigrant experience. Cumulatively, all aspects of her artistic practice synthesize her work as an artistic and cultural ambassador, building bridges across cultures to create meaningful exchange amongst artists, theaters and audiences both in the U.S. and in Asia.
She has written and directed many plays including A Girl of 16, oph3lia (HERE) and Ludic Proxy (The Play Company). Most recently she wrote, directed and performed in The Nosebleed at the Incoming! Series at the Public Theater's Under the Radar Festival. She has translated numerous Japanese plays into English including over a dozen plays by Toshiki Okada; many have been published by Samuel French among others and produced in the U.S. and U.K. She is currently a resident playwright at New Dramatists and a Usual Suspect at NYTW, and recently a member of the Devised Theater Working Group at the Public Theater and Artist-in-Residence at BAX. ayaogawa.com
About Ma-Yi Theater Company
Founded in 1989 and now celebrating its 30th season, Ma-Yi Theater Company is a Drama Desk, Lortel, and Obie Award-winning, Off-Broadway not-for-profit organization whose primary mission is to develop and produce new and innovative plays by Asian American writers. Since its founding, Ma-Yi has distinguished itself as one of the country's leading incubators of new work shaping the national discourse about what it means to be Asian American today.
Its numerous acclaimed productions include Mike Lew's Teenage Dick and Bike America, Qui Nguyen's The Inexplicable Redemption of Agent G and Soul Samurai (with Vampire Cowboys), and Hansol Jung's Among The Dead. Other productions include: Rescue Me by Michi Barall, Lloyd Suh's The Chinese Lady and Lonnie Carter's The Romance of Magno Rubio.
The Ma-Yi Writers Lab, a signature program founded in 2004, is the largest resident company of Asian-American playwrights ever assembled. The Lab emboldens a new generation of Asian American artists to voice their experiences, while developing a steady stream of quality new works by Asian American playwrights for Ma-Yi's own performing repertory. New works developed at the Writers Lab have gone on to successful productions around the country, at such theaters as Victory Gardens, Laguna Playhouse, Long Wharf Theater, Woolly Mammoth and the Actors Theater of Louisville, to name a few.
Ma-Yi's productions have earned 10 Obie Awards, 5 Henry Hewes Award nominations, a Drama Desk nomination for Best Play and the Special Drama Desk Award for "more than two decades of excellence and for nurturing Asian-American voices in stylistically varied and engaging theater."
Ma-Yi Theater is under the leadership of Producing Artistic Director Ralph B. Peña.
Suicide Forest
By Haruna Lee
Directed by Aya Ogawa
Previews: February 25–27 at 7pm
Opening: Tuesday, March 3 at 7pm
Through March 15: Tuesday – Saturday at 7pm; Sunday at 5pm
A.R.T./New York Theatres Mezzanine Theatre (502 West 53rd Street, Manhattan)
$30–$75; ma-yitheatre.org; 866-811-4111


What's more, I believe gold prices will eclipse $2,200 an ounce in the next year, and shoot beyond even $5,000 an ounce after that. With the economy still in turmoil - and the US dollar sinking even lower in 2012 - gold prices will continue to rise.
While gold prices have surged in the past year, gold mining stocks have lagged curiously behind over that period.
Sean Boyd, chief executive officer (CEO) of $7 billion Agnico-Eagle Mines Ltd (NYSE: AEM), recently told King World News, "People are looking for hard assets and gold, being one of the primary hard assets, is a major beneficiary. So we don't see any reason to believe this upward trend in gold won't continue. I think it will continue and we will see $2,000 shortly."
Rajan Venkatesh, managing director for Indian bullion at ScotiaMocatta, said he expects gold prices to touch $2,000 an ounce by March.
Alamos Gold Inc. (PINK: AGIGF): Alamos is a $2 billion gold miner, operating the Mulatos mine in Sonora State, Mexico. AGI operates one of the lowest cost heap-leach gold mines in the sector, at $459 per ounce. The company expects to boost production at Mulatos by 50% in the next year, and is working toward producing 135,000 ounces annually at $314 per ounce from its Turkish gold project by 2014. AGI has $210 million in cash and no debt.
Eldorado Gold Corp. (NYSE: EGO): Eldorado is a $9.75 billion gold producer with six operating mines, one under construction, and two in development. EGO currently produces about 650,000 ounces annually at $400/ounce. Right now, 56% of gold production is from China and 44% from Turkey. Eldorado could double its gold output by 2015 through new mines coming online in Brazil and Greece, and by expanding the production at some of its current mines.
The Tocqueville Gold Fund (MUTF: TGLDX): This is a $2.65 billion fund managed by John Hathaway and has a reasonable expense ratio of 1.35%. Its top ten holdings include large-cap and mid-cap miners, as well as some precious metals royalty companies and about 6.6% in physical gold. The fund does have some exposure to smaller-cap miners that provide additional potential for growth.
Gold prices rise when the dollar falls. And my $5,000 prediction for gold is based on a frightening new reality in the United States - a reality where the US dollar could soon drive every investor into the poorhouse. In fact, even if you've saved a $1 million, you could still end up flipping burgers in your retirement. But you still have time to prepare if you act right now. Take a look at the new US dollar report from Money Morning right here.


President John F. Kennedy was a visionary. In 1962, he proposed the seemingly impossible challenge of walking on the Moon. On July 20, 1969, that challenge became a reality. It was a moment in our history that propelled us into moving beyond our self-imposed limitations of what we, as human beings, are capable of doing.
Today, we see how this vision of space travel has affected our love and work on technology. Our multiple devices and subscriptions guide us through our daily lives, which has changed the way we see our world.
But how does this love for technology propel us forward to solve the most difficult problems we face as a society: ever growing issues, such as hunger, poverty, climate change, social inequality and injustice?
This talk reflects upon where we are as technologists, where we have been and how we can start focusing again on solving hard problems. We'll go over ways attendees can contribute their talents, gifts and ideas to varying initiatives around the globe which are taking on these challenging issues.


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by Keegan D'Alfonso
Among the sounds of other gym activities, there is a repetitive "boing" as two racquetball players face off against each other. The tournament has just begun, and the members of Super Squash Bros are playing elimination doubles to determine the victor. The prize, a golden racket.
Super Squash Bros, despite the name, which is a play on the popular video game "Super Smash Bros" is an unofficial group of racquetball players who hold tournaments every year. The tournament is organized by a high committee according to Ryan Spencer, a committee member.
"We started with a couple of guys that just had a lot of interest in racquetball; wanted to create a league kind of outside of intramurals," Spencer said. "We created this whole goofy thing where we would have a golden racket at the end for the victor."
Spencer also said the group was started mainly by international students. However, membership is not restricted to international students.
Emma Burgess, a group member, said the group has grown considerably with a diverse group of players.
"This year, I think about 19 players who play from probably a dozen to 15 countries throughout the world," Burgess said.
Prior to Burgess joining, Super Squash Bros was an all guys group. That changed when Burgess joined.
"I played racquetball with a bunch of people who were in [Super Squash Bros] and they said 'hey we're doing a tournament, you want to be in it?' and I said 'yeah, can girls play?' and they said no," Burgess said. "And I was like OK, girls are going to have to play, and yeah, they let me play."
Super Squash Bros held its fifth tournament this semester and started four years ago. Currently, according to group and committee members, they are not seeking to be an official Org on campus, and membership is based on invitation by current players only.
You can follow Super Squash Bros and their silly videos from there Facebook page.
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"The winning team on Saturday in the Scottish 1600m medley relay championship had things going for them. They knew that, no matter where the watches stopped at the finish, they would be creating a new Scottish national and all-comers record. The meeting was the Glasgow championships at Scotstoun Showground, and the first time the race was being run over the metric distances instead of the former mile medley. But Victoria Park were not content just to get their names first in the new record book. They made sure a formidable target would be set. Their quartet – Hugh Barrow, Robert Lawrie, Gordon Millar and Andrew Wood – covered the distance in 3 minutes 23.7 seconds, not only better relatively than the existing national mile medley record but more important, improving on the all-comers time of 3:25.9 that was set up in 1952 by a celebrated Jamaican team which included three of their four Olympic 4 x 400m gold medallists in Helsinki that year including Arthur Wint, Herb McKenley and George Rhoden.
Although the Scots athletics public still loved relays, there were not as many on the programmes for the various sports meetings still in existence. This was maybe because it was a bit difficult to organise the change-overs what with boxes to be accurately marked out and officials/judges in sufficient numbers to be found, maybe also because many of the tracks used for the sports meetings and gatherings still extant were short and it would be really difficult to have two take over zones in the same place! Mainly of course the big show piece meetings at Ibrox, Hampden and Parkhead had ceased and the effect that that had on the whole athletics season, not just the relays, was massive.
One of the gatherings still held on a 400 metre track was at Dunoon where the District relays had been held over a number of years incorporated into their annual Cowal Highland Games. And so it was that on 29th August 1970, in Dunoon, Victoria Park retained the relay title after a thrilling race against Bellahouston Harriers. The team was depleted by the absence of Barrow, Lawrie and Millar but the replacements were David McMeekin on the 800m leg (a GB internationalist), Iggy O Muircheaetaig (an Irish international 200 and 400m runner), and Gordon Muir (a top class runner in his own right). Add them to Andrew Wood and you had a very strong squad indeed. They won in a time of 3:27.4 to Bellahouston's 3:28.4.
The race was won in 1971 by Bellahouston Harriers in a time of 3:34.0, but that heralded three years when there was no national medley relay championship held at all. That's right – no championship in 1972 or 1973 or 1974. A bit of a disgrace. Maybe because a meeting was abandoned or cancelled one year it would be possible to accept a 'no event held' but for it to happen three years in succession reflects poorly on the governing body at the time. The attitude to the trophy seems to reflect a growing impatience on the part of the SAAA championship organisers at the time to cater on championship day for any track race that did not simply require a starter, judges and officials. It was not held at a specific time of the year, not that the two reported on above were at opposite ends of the competition season. There was of course no regular venue – after many years at an unlined track in Shotts, it was at Scotstoun in May then Dunoon in August. Had they been seeking a venue accessible to all clubs, then the Argyll peninsula would not have been high on their agenda. It appeared that anyone bidding for it, or even prepared to host it, would get it on their programme.
That was about to change though. Probably because the 1969 event had been so successful, the event was awarded to the Glasgow Sports Promotion Council to hold it at their Glasgow Championships and Highland Gathering at Scotstoun in May. A good track, a decent crowd guaranteed, and easy of access from anywhere in the country. The first of these was in 1975.


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FAA Proposes $533,320 Civil Penalty Against Steele Aviation for Alleged Unauthorized Charter Flights
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The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes a $533,320 civil penalty against Steele Aviation of Beverly Hills, Calif., for allegedly conducting unauthorized charter flights using pilots who lacked required training.
This is the third civil penalty the FAA has proposed against Steele Aviation since 2017. In separate actions, the agency also suspended and later revoked the pilot certificates of Nicolas Steele, the president of Steele Aviation, and a pilot he employed.
In the most recent case, the FAA alleges Steele Aviation conducted at least 10 unauthorized for-hire flights between Jan. 28, 2019 and Feb. 14, 2019 using a Hawker HS-125-800 jet. Steele Aviation flew the same paying passenger to and from Burbank, Calif.; Boeing Field, Wash.; Teterboro, N.J.; Gary Chicago International Airport, Ill.; and Victoria, British Columbia.
The flights were unauthorized because Steele Aviation did not have an air carrier certificate; used pilots who had not passed required annual knowledge checks, annual flight-competency checks and undergone recurrent training; used an aircraft that was not on the operating specifications of any air carrier certificate; and did not have economic operating authority from the Department of Transportation, the FAA alleges.
Steele Aviation knew these flights were unauthorized because the FAA had taken enforcement action against the company twice previously for similar alleged violations, the FAA alleges.
The flights were careless or reckless and endangered lives and property, the FAA alleges.
The FAA has proposed two previous civil penalties against Steele Aviation for allegedly conducting unauthorized charter flights.
In December 2017, the FAA proposed a $167,500 civil penalty against the company for 37 allegedly unauthorized flights, and in October 2018, the FAA proposed a $624,000 civil penalty against the company for 16 allegedly unauthorized flights. Both cases are still pending.
In June 2017, the FAA suspended Nicolas Steele's commercial pilot certificate for 120 days for acting as the second in command on a round-trip flight carrying a passenger for compensation without holding an air carrier certificate. At the same time, the FAA suspended the airline transport pilot certificate of Christian Monthy for acting as pilot in command on those same flights.
In April 2019, the FAA issued an emergency order revoking all certificates held by Nicolas Steele and Christian Monthy for piloting the 10 alleged unauthorized flights that are the subject of the most recent proposed civil penalty. Both men have appealed the revocations.
Steele Aviation has 30 days after receiving the FAA's enforcement letter to respond to the agency.
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Home Gaming Wow Classic vs Shadowlands – 2020 Comparison Guide
Wow Classic vs Shadowlands – 2020 Comparison Guide
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Blizzard has decided to brighten up the end of 2020 for all fans of the World Of Warcraft project and release a long-awaited extension called Shadowlands. Now that we can finally take our gaming equipment in hand and subscribe to the long-awaited version after a few delays, now is the time to consider new content. The story in Azeroth is slowly developing, showing the potential to attract even old users who have long since given up on the game, disappointed by the constant failures. There is no doubt that big and exciting changes are coming in different segments of the game, changing the content of the endgame and changing the dynamics of playing, but also implementing innovations when it comes to levels, selected servers, and many other things.
Entering the Wow world can also be confusing for potential new users who are unfamiliar with history. But also for regular passionate players who will have a hard time deciding which version to choose. Both Shadowlands and Classic have unique specifications that suit different target groups of users. Which version you choose will depend on your personal affinities. To help you make an easier decision, we'll go through the specifications of both versions and their basic differences with you, so take a look at the guide that follows.
Source: blizzard.com
Let's clarify things right at the beginning. There's nothing exotic in the name Wow Classic so many beginners are led to think it's a monotonous and old version of a game that no one plays anymore. Actually, it's an improved version of the originally created game, which is still increasingly popular in the world. It's especially valuable to the first players, seniors, who are still loyal to the Wow Classic, no matter what.
However, if this is your first experience with one of the world's most popular entertainment for gamers, you may need a little education to get started. Take some time to study the history of World of warcraft before you definitely opt for the modern version. Go in order, because that way you will best acquire the skills and potential to be among the most successful in that. We will try to help you with a small recapitulation.
LFG (Looking for Group) allows us to easily find teammates and form a team. Unlike older versions when you had to put more effort into it, now this tool will easily connect you and other random players.
First of all, it should be pointed out that the classic version initially implies the absence of guidelines and help. The player has to rely mostly on his own skills, which makes it more challenging compared to the modern version. The mini-map in the corner of the screen didn't provide an answer to the question of what specific tasks are. No useful guidance and information can be obtained in this way. The player is required to blindly follow all instructions. What you can see on the mini-map if you've followed all the instructions, is the yellow dot that will be your guide towards the end of the mission.
The next specificity is the ability to communicate exclusively with the players with whom you share the server. This way you could agree in advance with the team to which server you will join. This also made it possible to get to know other people better.
Another feature is the frequent PVP fights
Source: usgamer.net
Professions and the possession of certain skills are the keys to success because it enables the making of weapons and gaining an advantage over other competitors.
You could move up to level 40 and slowly, move the boundaries as the excitement of the growing danger grows.
Understanding classes is another key strategic skill that could have brought you to the very top. With a good knowledge of classes and races and how they combine to obtain a winning combination, your contribution to the team reaches a whole new level.
It seems that the slower dynamics of the game have bought many users. However, some would like to make the tedious routine more interesting with occasional boosters. Piratebay-Service.com could probably help you with that.
We are moving to a modern version that once again pushes the boundaries of expectations and provides an even better user experience. All those who are addicted to excitement, love a dynamic pace, and want to know what is new and improved should pay attention to the following paragraphs. Changes have been made in many aspects.
Let's start with a new tool – LFR, as well as the introduced flight capabilities that further improve the dynamics of the game and the quality of events. While some have accepted this change and consider it a great refreshment, enthusiastic players do not agree with that.
The developers have also paid attention to technical details, so you will easily notice the improved quality of focus. The visual and voice effects are really impressive, which is why we recommend playing in 4k resolution.
In this version, you are also able to see players who have accessed the game from other servers, which wasn't possible in the classic version. The Cross-Empire option definitely expands the insight into the situation on the map.
Unlike the classics, retail provides insight into the list on which your missions are located. The yellow dot function takes on even greater dimensions here. The modified functions of the mini-map are the biggest surprise and the most impressive difference. Now your tasks are visible on it.
Wow in retail is also characterized by the speed of level crossing and movement in general.
The obsolescence of the profession is also a novelty. Are you surprised too? We were. However, the developers thought that the few professions that remained in the game would be enough to meet certain needs. In any case, you can neglect these skills because they will no longer be a crucial element of the game.
Source: gamesradar.com
Now that you see the specifics of the classic and modern world of warcraft, it will be easier for you to understand which version best suits your affinities. It's hard to answer questions about which is better or which should be your favorite. You simply have to find yourself either in the role of a traditional enthusiast or in the role of an addict to exciting changes. It's all up to you. After all, whatever you choose you won't go wrong because fun is guaranteed.
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The Italian Dolomites are one of the most beautiful places in the world. You may think I am letting emotions carry me away with this sweeping statement. After all, I have spent my entire childhood vacationing on the Dolomites, so I am indeed biased.
However, even just a glimpse at those towering mountains will prove my point.
The Dolomites are simply stunning. If you love beautiful landscapes, outdoor pursuits and want to experience a corner of Italy like no other, they will be the perfect destination for your next trips.
These are just 10 of the many wonderful things to do on the Dolomites.
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It can only start with them, the magical, majestic and marvellous mountains that give the name to the area.
The Dolomites are a mountain range in the North East of Italy. They stretch along the provinces of Belluno, Bolzano, Trento, Udine e Pordenone and are so unique for beauty and geological history that UNESCO listed them as World Heritage Site (Nature).
Indeed, it is hard not to marvel at the tall peaks, elaborate pinnacles and stone walls forming this mountain range.
The mountains have a distinctive light / pink colours that is unique to this part of the Alps and they form a stark and beautiful visual contrast with the vast green carpets of grass covering its altipiani and lower mountains.
Lower altitudes are covered by forests of conifers and, in the spring, mountain flowers blooms, bursting in yellow, purple and red colours.
No matter how you decide to enjoy the Dolomites, the mountains are what is special here.
As simple as it sounds, sitting and watching the panorama is probably the best thing to do on the Dolomites!
The Dolomites have wonderful lakes, some remote and only reachable hiking, some in the many valleys of this area. They are mountain lakes, cold and crystal clear and offer a wonderful backdrop to a day of rest or a family day out.
Depending on the experience you are after, you can choose to spend the day close to a bigger lake and rent boats or go to a smaller one and enjoy the silence of the mountains.
If you sit still, you will notice the only sound you hear is the wind in the trees and the faraway rings of cattle bells.
Among the many, Braies, Carezza and Dobbiaco stand out for natural beauty and ease of access.
One of the best things to do in the Dolomites in summer is of course making the most of the many hiking options in the area. Hiking in the Dolomites is a dream and there are path suitable for all ages and level of fitness.
) and often equipped with climbing frames and petting farms.
Hiking lovers can tackle the many paths meandering up the mountains, according to their ability and experience. The paths go from easy to moderate to strenuous and some require special gear.
Always stay safe getting information about the trail before you set off, getting the right equipment and always letting you hotel or accommodation know where you are going.
While these mountains are dreamy, they can also be dangerous as nature here truly comes first.
The Alps are a destination for almost all seasons and you will be spoilt for choice with the many things you can do on the Dolomites in the winter.
The Dolomites get covered in snow in the winter and while the exact dates and quality of the snow varies from year to year, they have some amazing option for winter sports enthusiast.
Depending on the location, you can go skiing, snowboarding or cross country skiing, something extremely popular here.
There is a long edition of skying in the area so if you are looking for lessons, you can find some incredible teachers here.
The Dolomites are majestic but the architecture of its villages and churches is cute and fairy-tale like. This creates a wonderful contrast between the vastness of the landscape and the pretty shapes of the buildings.
The most distinctive of all architectural traits here is probably the presence of small churches with pointy, red tower bells. They are a style of building common in Austria (see below), and you find them in the centre of villages of perched on top of the mountains.
Sometimes they are attached to tiny chapels often suitable for a little more than one visitor at the time, truly charming places.
Church hopping is, maybe surprisingly, one of the best things to do in the Dolomites if you love art.
In many, you will find wonderful frescos and murals, some very ancient. While very different from the world famous masterpieces you may find in churches in Rome, they are a treat for the art lover and can cast a light this part of local art so often overlooked.
A stay in the Dolomites is about enjoying the mountains but this doesn't mean that the area doesn't have some beautiful towns worth visiting.
The main town in alto Adige is Bolzano, which is beautiful and interesting. A small town, you can visit in one day but it is a lovely place to use as a base and with a dynamic cultural life.
On the Dolomiti Trentine you should visit Rovereto while, farther North, Brunico and the many villages and small towns in the area should not be missed. Cortina, San Vigilio, Siusi, Preddazzo and Dobbiaco are all worth visiting and are a great base for visiting the Dolomites.
Italian food is world famous but the food from this part of Italy in particular doesn't get a lot of attention.
Speck, canederli and local red wine make for a great local meal. Photo from Pixabay.
indeed, if you come here hoping for pizza and gelato you will be disappointed. While you can find pizza here, the culinary tradition here is closer to the Austrian one and has earthy ingredients that reflect the nature of the landscape and the soil.
You cannot leave the Dolomites without trying some of their specialties such as knoedels, speck and that most delicious omelette like dessert that are kaisersmarren!
Make sure you wash it all down with the local wine: get 'vino della casa' and enjoy the surprising light and refreshing taste of the local reds.
The Dolomites have some gorgeous hotels catering for all types of travellers. If you are after a rural, family friendly proposition you can choose among the many farm stays available.
They are excellent for families and often have animals on site and play areas that will keep the kids busy without the need to leave the premises.
For a more upscale experience you can choose of the the many hotels in the area. Many are equipped to welcome visitors in winter and summer and have those amenities that are typical of the ski resorts such as restaurants on site, game rooms, stubes and spas.
The Dolomites receive a lot of tourism each year but they still maintain wonderful rural charm.
Many houses on the Dolomites still have traditional rural tools on display. Photo from Pixabay.
You find it everywhere and it acts as a welcome counterpart to the many elegant hotels that welcome visitors to cozy interiors and, often, beautiful spas.
You have signs of the rural past (and present) of this area everywhere. As you drive along the valleys you will encounter tractors and farms and, if you allow yourself to get lost in the smaller centre, you will encounter of houses still displaying the many tools of the trade.
The mix between modern and old is one of the most enjoyable aspects of any trips to the Dolomites.
This area of Italy has a very peculiar history which explains the distinctive character of the Dolomites.
This area belonged to Austria until the end of the first world war and the Austrian influence is still very strong.
You see in the architecture, you see it in the food and you very much hear it in the melody of the local spoken languages. Alto Adige is bilingual German Italian, something you do not find anywhere else in the Italian peninsula.
The Austrian influence is one of the elements that make this part of Italy special but the relationship between the two countries hasn't always been easy.
One of the most powerful ways to learn about it is to visit the many cemeteries in the area. They are the resting place for the many soldiers fallen fighting on these mountains between 1914 and 1918 and a powerful memento of what war mean.
Best season to visit: Winter for winter sports, summer for hiking.


Mushrooms, I feel bad for them. Sure, they're delicious, nutritious and inexpensive but when was the last time you actually ate a mushroom that wasn't on a burger or deep fried? There's more to this fungus than to play second fiddle.
To celebrate the chronically ignored delight, I thought I'd go with something simple. These stuffed mushrooms are simple but astoundingly delicious. Well, simple and low-carb. If you want to slim it down even farther, try a low-fat cream cheese substitute.
Another thing I love about this recipe is its versatility. The recipe, as it's printed. But you could cook up some chicken or shrimp and add it. Even swap out feta for Parmesan and add some spinach.
1. Preheat oven to 350 F. Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray and set aside. If your cream cheese is cold, set it on top of the warming oven to soften.
2. Clean your mushrooms by rubbing them with a damp paper towel. Remove the stems of the mushroom. Finely chop the stems, make sure to remove any hard or dry areas.
3. Warm the oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped mushroom stems, garlic powder, onion powder and black pepper. Sauté until soft then move contents from the pan to a medium bowl.
4. After the mushrooms have cooled slightly, add Parmesan cheese and cream cheese to the bowl. Mix until fully combined.
5. Arrange mushroom caps on the oiled tray. Scoop even amounts of the cream cheese mixture into the mushroom caps. Place in the oven to bake until the filling starts to brown, about 20 minutes.
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By Dave Everley (Metal Hammer) 2019-06-25T11:50:01Z Metal Hammer
Mongolian folk-metal pioneer's body was found on June 13
(Image credit: Tengger Cavalry band)
Nature Ganganbaigal, frontman and multi-instrumentalist with Mongolian folk-metal heroes Tengger Cavalry, has died.
"It is with deep sadness and shock that we must share the news that Nature has passed away," said the band in a statement. "Nature's greatest goal in life was the unite people of all backgrounds through community and through music. He was also an advocate for mental health, and encouraged everyone from friends to total strangers to persist through their struggles.
"Though we have lost a dear friend and a great artists, we know that his music will live on and continue to help us find our common ground and find our strength despite adversity. Please respect the privacy of Nature's family during his painful time. May the Eternal Blue Sky find him at peace."
Nature's body was found on June 13, though the cause of death has not been revealed.
Tengger Cavalry guitarist Patrick Reilly told Metal Sucks that the band grew suspicious when Nature didn't turn up for rehearsals and missed a video shoot. "For him to miss that was a cause for suspicion," said Reilly.
Formed by Nature as a solo project in 2010, Tengger Cavalry released their most recent album, Northern Memory (Vol. 1), in March 2019, with the Northern Memory (Vol. 2) EP following in May.
The singer had publically talked about his mental health struggles. In 2019, he told Kerrang! that he had attempted suicide.
"I was on top of this building, thinking about doing it, when out of nowhere a bunch of police came," he said. "They were there doing an inspection, and asked me what I was doing here. And I realized that deep down, I still wanted help. I wanted a way out. So I told them, and they called me an ambulance. I really appreciated their chief, this big guy, who told me his wife had been cheating on him after being married for twelve years. It was very sweet of him, trying to ease me out. They rescued me."
We send our condolences to Nature's family and friends.


Being one of the oldest streets in Cairo, Muizz Street is recognized for housing the magnificent ancient architectures which are as old as the city of Cairo. Approximately one kilometer long, it has the Bab Al-Futuh to its northern end while Bab Zuweila at the southern end, where both of them serve as magnificent gates to the street. Being a restricted area some years back, later it opened as a cultural and learning hub.


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DC-native Kelela wowed the crowd from the Events DC Soundstage at the WeDC House with her soulful vocals.
With a growing sports fan base, exciting entertainment opportunities and renowned culinary achievements, the DC landscape is one that the rest of the country wants to see, hear and taste.
That's why the District's finest headed down south last month from March 11-15 to Austin's SXSW for the second year in a row: to showcase the finest our city has to offer. (Check out what happened at last year's event here).
As the District's official convention and sports authority, Events DC partnered with the Office of the Mayor, the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development (DMPED) and the Washington, DC Economic Partnership (WEDCP) in Austin at the WeDC House to highlight everything that makes our city so great.
"Our goal remains to attract innovative leaders, brands and events to DC: an inclusive city and a hotbed of creativity and innovation," said Max Brown, chairman, Board of Directors, Events DC.
Kelela, a native Washingtonian, whose debut album and recent Rolling Stone feature positions her as the future of R&B.
Chefs Scott Drewno and Danny Lee from CHIKO, a 2018 James Beard Award finalist, who have created a new breed of fine-casual, Chinese-Korean fusion in the Capitol Hill neighborhood.
Nairo, an NG Esports professional Super Smash Bros. player, who engaged with festival-goers in open play tournaments.
Attendees also visited the Events DC interactive truck-turned-DJ booth, featuring DJ Ki and DJ Mathias, both DC-based DJs, who gave a crash course on the art of DJ'ing - including tips on spinning and balancing levels.
Other DC-based artists that played at the Events DC Music Showcase were Priests, Shaed, Oshun, Eau Claire, Babeo Baggins, DJ Farrah Flosscett and DJ Ayes Cold.
The official program panel, Standardizing Esports: The Next Phases for Cities, included the industry's thought-leaders, including Andy Miller, co-founder of NRG Esports and co-owner of the Sacramento Kings, Thierry Chau from Ruckus, a leading technology venue integrator and Kristen Salvatore from Twitch, a live-streaming video platform.
What were the main events?
SXSW 2018 set the stage for an interactive gaming lab with NRG's Super Smash Bros. and Red Bull Conquest pop-up, featuring Street Fighter V: Arcade Edition, TEKKEN 7, and Guilty Gear Xrd REV2.
A private reception with chefs Drewno and Lee at the WeDC House, featuring a special menu focused on Korean BBQ and accompaniments highlighting the CHIKO menu.
Events DC hosted an official SXSW Esports after party at the iconic Antone's, featuring artists IDK, Rico Nasty, MannyWellz, Bat Fangs, Flasher and more.
The District continues to be a tech-driven city that attracts residents, visitors and businesses from around the world, and Events DC is committed to promoting our city's talented artists, signature festivals and iconic venues-to best support our rich and diverse community.
To stay on top of what's happening in the District, link up with Events DC on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter, or visit http://www.eventsdc.com.


This weekend was very productive. I was able to make some progress on my must finish projects and finish off another pot holder (which I must so turned out well).
I started the framing of my four seasons quilt – I am going with low-tone yellows, creams and beige. I have now decided to use the jelly roll of Notting Hill design by Joel Dewberry for Free Spirit.
I love the teapot fabric ("Tea Delights in Jam from Splendor 1920 by Bari J. for Art Gallery Fabrics") and the natural look with natural Osnaburg fabric. I bought it in blue and the yellow mustard ("Tea Delights in Honey"). The dandelion fabric is from Spoonflower, and the rest of the fabrics used in the pot holder are from Joann's.
Ultimately, I want to make a Amy Butler's weekender bag like in Elizabeth Hartman's Blog, as one of my new projects on my 2013 goals. My pattern arrived last week, so these pot holders are allowing me to test out the quilt-as-you-go method.
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That is a good tutorial. I'll have to try making something with that method….eventually. 😉 Glad you are doing well on your goals!
Great potholder! I'll keep this shape in mind next time I make one!
Thanks for stopping by my blog! I'm working on a new line of quilt patterns and these are the left over fabrics from one of the quils to be featured.
It's good to set some goals, that really helps to get going. And yours are totally doable! I have to agree, the potholder is a great shape. And thank you for stopping by my blog today as well!
That border fabric is so fun! It really adds a sparkle to your project.
That border is going to be fabulous! Excited to see the progress.


Napoléon, the French emperor who conquered most of Europe at the beginning of the 19th century, admired the Roman people. In 1806, following their example, he decided to build a very big arch of triumph which stands at the top of the Champs Elysées. His victorious troops would march on through the arch cheered by the population of Paris. This never happened thanks to General Wellington who defeated Napoléon at Waterloo in 1815.
The Arc de Triomphe was finished in 1836. It magnificently crowns the hill from where the Champs Elysées, the Avenue Foch, the Avenue de la Grande Armée and nine other avenues radiate.
Stained glass windows in a Paris cathedral.


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The Third Try Might Be A Charm For Tesla's New Solar Roof
By Veronica Franco - November 19, 2019
If there's one thing Elon Musk is famous for – other than being rich and powerful – it's pursuing daring ideas to create technology that people want to see, but hasn't yet been made. Just a few years ago, Tesla designed and released its Solar Roof Tiles designed to provide sunlight-harnessed energy to individual buildings.
But of course, Musk wasn't satisfied enough with the final product, and had to keep working to improve it.
A few years and two designs later, and he's unveiled their most promising redesign: the "Solar Glass Roof." These new roofs are cheaper and easier to set up than versions 1 or 2, which has helped Musk feel comfortable with scaling a larger production for them. They come in a dark tempered glass finish, but Musk's plan is to release new designs for them every 6-9 months. They currently cost an estimated $42,500 (before tax credits) for a 2,000-square-foot roof, which provides 10kW of solar capacity. According to Tesla's math, that's around $21.25 per square foot.
Musk has high hopes for this project, saying that they will help "make roofs come alive…where you look around the neighborhood and the roofs are all gathering energy. I think in the future, it will be odd for roofs to not gather energy," the billionaire CEO said.
His goals include installing 1,000 roofs per week in the foreseeable future – but that might be harder than he's making it sound, after the last model ended in legal charges made by Walmart over some home fires that poor constructed solar panels caused. But Musk believes the Solar Glass Roof will have a market of at least 100 million homes worldwide. Tesla currently has two installation teams competing internally on the best installation process, and later on they'll also bring in outside workforces to continue imrpoving from there.
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Hastings' next town centre development is a 24,500 sq ft high quality office scheme in the Priory Quarter business district. It is being created by economic development company Sea Change Sussex to attract companies to Hastings, following the regeneration partners' recent office development which helped bring Saga into the town.
The new scheme is being financed by SELEP – a business-led body focusing on economic growth in East Sussex, Essex and Kent – using £7 million of Growing Places Funding, provided by the Department for Communities & Local Government. It is the first project backed by the Fund to get under way in the south east and one of the first in the country. Construction of the new offices is scheduled to be completed in 2014.
The University of Brighton's new building in Hastings stands in Priory Square as an impressive twenty-first century learning environment. It is being created to double the University's student capacity in Hastings, with an increased emphasis on commercial courses and science to support the local business community.
The Sussex Exchange is a new, contemporary, eco-friendly conference venue and restaurant in north-west Hastings. It has been created by Sea Change Sussex to serve the area's business community as well as residents.
The Secretary of State met local company leaders in the venue's Cinema auditorium to hear about their businesses. He then unveiled a plaque to declare the venue officially open. For more on the venue, see www.sussexexchange.co.uk.
SELEP chairman, John Spence, says: "Having one of the first schemes in the country with investment of Growing Places Funding demonstrates the extent of opportunity in the South East, and the commitment of the area to unlocking and accelerating growth. This is just one of 18 schemes the SE LEP is supporting through Growing Places Fund investment, which will unlock an estimated 43,000 jobs and almost 19,000 homes.
Note: The South East Local Enterprise Partnership is a public-private partnership focused on creating the most enterprising economy in England. The LEP covers East Sussex, Essex, Kent, Medway, Southend and Thurrock. It is the country's biggest non-metropolitan LEP representing a combined population of 3.9 million people. It is home to more than 130,000 businesses which provide over 1.3 million jobs and is a critical port and gateway area in a strategic location between London, Europe and the global economy. The SELEP area contributes £63 billion a year to the national economy.


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Wagner è una stazione della linea M1 della metropolitana di Milano.

Storia
La stazione di Wagner fu costruita come parte della tratta da Pagano a Gambara della linea 1 della metropolitana, entrata in servizio il 2 aprile 1966.

Servizi
La stazione dispone di:
 Scale mobili
 Emettitrice automatica biglietti
 Stazione video sorvegliata

Interscambi
Nelle vicinanze della stazione effettuano fermata alcune linee urbane, tranviarie ed automobilistiche, gestite da ATM.

  Fermata tram (P.za Piemonte, linea 16)
  Fermata autobus

Note

Bibliografia

Altri progetti

Stazioni della metropolitana di Milano
Linea M1 (metropolitana di Milano)


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This is what God does so that unbelieving members of the human race (spiritually dead in sin) will listen to the good news. The good news of the gospel is explained in I Corinthians 15:3. "For I delivered to you as of first importance what I also received, that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, and that He was buried, and that He was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures."
In light of what Christ did for us on the Cross, we must see that man's efforts are useless in trying to gain the favor of God for eternal salvation. The Apostle Paul has told us that the gospel (good news) is the power of God unto salvation. He has further defined the gospel (good news) as the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
The crucial question then becomes, what is man's part? In light of what God has done through Christ, what am I to do in order to be saved?


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Work Wife: Angelique Cabral, Tone Bell to 'Play' Kelly Ripa and Ryan Seacrest in Potential ABC Sitcom
By Michael Ausiello / March 11 2020, 4:30 PM PDT
Life in Pieces' Angelique Cabral and Fam's Tone Bell will channel their inner Kelly Ripa and Ryan Seacrest in Work Wife, an ABC sitcom pilot inspired by the Live co-hosts personal/professional relationship.
Work Wife follows a platonic male-female team whose "professional success, personal friendship and ability to share deodorant makes their lives work." The potential series will be set in the real estate world, where co-workers Dani (Cabral) and Scott (Bell) have taken the leap to start their own team.
Ripa and Seacrest, who have co-hosted Live together since 2017, are among the show's executive producers. Ripa will also have an onscreen role: she will co-star as the duo's former boss and current nemesis.
The ensemble also includes Covert Affairs' Christopher Gorham (as Dani's hubby), The Blacklist's Annapurna Sriram (as a junior agent in the office), The Real O'Neal's Matt Shively (as Dani's cousin and the de facto head of marketing) and Shameless' Maile Flanagan (as the administrative assistant).
The Real O'Neals writers David Windsor and Casey Johnson — whose working relationship also inspired the show's premise — will pen the pilot script, while Todd Holland (Go On, Malcolm in the Middle) will direct.
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