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use Google\Protobuf\Internal\RepeatedField;
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War of the Rebellion: Serial 007 Page 0458 Chapter XVII. OPERATIONS IN KY., TENN., N. ALA., AND S. W. VA.
If I can ever get the account of the small-arms in our possession I can tell you what you may expect, but with the present Chief of Ordnance I scarcely hope for so simple a result. You can count on one thing, viz, that shall have all I can give you. You have already been informed that twelve regiments have been ordered to you from West Virginia. I have also ordered thence to you one regular and one excellent volunteer battery; these, with the Randell companies, will give you five batteries equivalent to regulars. Give each of these captains three other batteries, and you will some have your light artillery on good order. I am informed that large supplies of cavalry arms will arrive this week. Telegraph me what you need and I will try to supply you. Give me by telegraph and letter the statement of your command by regiments and batteries as soon as possible. I have telegraphed to-day to Halleck for information as to his boats. You shall have a sufficient number of them to perform the operations you suggest. I will place C. F. Smith under your orders and replace his command by other troops.
Informed me some little time before you are ready to move, so that we may move simultaneously., I have also other heavy blows to strike at the same time. I doubt whether all the movements can be arranged so that the grand blows shall be struck in less than a month or six weeks from the present time.
Make the best use of your time in organizing and drilling your command. Unless circumstances render it necessary, do not strike until I too am ready. Should I be delayed, I will not ask you to wait for me.
I will at once take the necessary steps to carry out views as to the rivers.
I have a communication from General Boyle; he will speak to you on the subject.
I don't except Zollicoffer to cross the Cumberland in force, but he will try by demonstrations to drive us from Somerset, or even attack there if we are not watchful, and he will prepare the means of crossing, so as to threaten our flank if we advance. We will be organized to-day; in the mean time consider yourself in command of everything east of New Haven, but make no important move without referring to me, except to avert immediate danger.
Send entrenching tools rapidly to Somerset. Direct General Schoepf to thrown up as rapidly as possible a small closed work for four and six guns which will command the river up and down and the crossing. Captain Prime will go down in the morning to direct it; at the same time Schoepf must want Zollicoffer, and not guard against his crossing, but, if possible, prevent him from collecting the means of doing so.
Send five companies of cavalry to Schoepf scouts, if you think proper. Get your regiments in order as rapidly as possible and be always ready to move. I wish to avoid for the present anything like threatening demonstrations,a nd only be prepared for emergencies until we are ready to act.


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Can Spurs realistically challenge for the title?
January 25, 2016 by Ed Dowling	Views :
Due to the unexpected underperformance of many big teams namely: Liverpool, Chelsea and Manchester United, it's fair to say that the Premier League could be won by more or less anyone this year.
At present, Arsenal and Manchester City come up as immediate favourites for the title, with high-flying underdogs Leicester along with Manchester United in the mix until their recent decline, but could dark horses Tottenham Hotspur, have a chance?
After 23 games, Tottenham sit comfortably inside the top four, five points ahead of Manchester United in fifth and five points behind leaders Leicester. Spurs have so far conceded the least amount of goals (19) out of any Premier League side, a stat many Tottenham fans would have considered unfathomable only a few seasons ago.
They have also lost the second least amount of games (three losses, behind only Leicester with two losses) and have scored the third most goals (41, behind Leicester with 42 and Manchester City with 45, but ahead of Arsenal on 37 goals).
For a team that initially set out with the lofty aspiration of fourth place and Champions League football, should Tottenham be aiming higher, given their very impressive stats? An answer to that could be, why not?
Spurs possess a very talented squad, who also happen to be the youngest in the Premier League and one of the youngest squads in Europe.
Hot prospects include England stars: Harry Kane, Dele Alli and Eric Dier, as well as South Korean Heung-Min Son, Argentine Erik Lamela, Algerian Nabil Bentaleb and Danish international: Christian Eriksen, all of which are either 23 or younger.
However, as famously quoted from Alan Hansen with 'You can't win anything with kids', Spurs also have their fair share of more senior experienced players, namely France captain – Hugo Lloris, the powerful Mousa Dembélé, and Belgian centre-backs Jan Vertonghen and Toby Alderweireld.
Tottenham have an excellent coach in Mauricio Pochettino, a manager who actively encourages the development of young English talent whilst also fully supporting an attractive, attacking yet effective style of pressing play.
Summer signing Toby Alderweireld has arguably proven one of the signings of the season, finally demonstrating to be the missing piece the notoriously shaky Tottenham defence has so desperately needed in recent years. Fellow Belgian Mousa Dembélé has also seen a dramatic rise to form, with the powerful midfielder vastly enhancing the Spurs squad whenever he starts, with his unique ability to retain the ball even under the most extenuating circumstances going unparalleled in the League.
Erik Lamela has also cemented his place in the line-up, demonstrating why so much was invested in him. His decision-making in the final-third has improved ten-fold, his end product is far more refined than in previous seasons, and the young Argentine looks far stronger, quicker and hungrier than he did when he arrived. Whether this is down to the Argentinian link with him and the head coach is yet to be seen, but it's certain that Erik Lamela is looking more and more like the real deal with every game he plays.
This is without even mentioning the sensational breakthrough season that nineteen year old Dele Alli has had, scoring as many and winning more tackles than a player nearly twice his age and experience – Yaya Touré.
With Alli winning an England start and scoring in that game against Euro 2016 hosts – France, his season couldn't be going better for him, and its guaranteed that the 19 year old has an extremely bright future ahead of him.
Harry Kane has also recovered some of his 2014/15 form, netting 13 times this season and being the most prolific Premier League player of 2015 with 27 goals.
With all of the above factors considered and the topsy-turvy nature of the Premier League this season especially, there is no better opportunity for this young Spurs squad to try and aim as high as they possibly can.
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The Growing Evidence for Psilocybin-Facilitated Smoking Cessation
Comments from Matthew Johnson of Johns Hopkins provide an update on this research.
July 15, 2020 - By Michael Haichin, PharmD
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Cigarette smoking is the leading cause of preventable death worldwide.1 Smoking cessation represents one of the most significant health choices an individual can make, and yet it remains a tragically difficult one. Current treatment options, including varenicline, bupropion, nicotine replacement therapy (NRT), and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), demonstrate limited effectiveness. When used optimally, only 25-35% of smokers who try to quit remain abstinent for six months or longer.2–5
Over the past decade, however, new evidence has emerged in favour of a treatment paradigm using psilocybin combined with CBT. Psilocybin is a compound found in so-called magic mushrooms. It is a prodrug of the active metabolite, psilocin. Research has demonstrated that psilocin binds to the serotonin 5-HT2A receptor and elicits psychedelic effects.6
Reviewing the Available Evidence
In 2014, Dr. Matthew Johnson and colleagues at Johns Hopkins University published the results of an open-label pilot study meant to assess the safety and potential efficacy of psilocybin in treating tobacco addiction, inspired in part by research on psychedelics from the 1950s-70s that demonstrated some efficacy in treating alcohol and opioid dependence.7–9
After thorough subject screening according to established psychedelic research safety guidelines, 15 psychiatrically healthy nicotine-dependent individuals – smoking an average of 19 cigarettes/day for 31 years, with a mean 6 previous lifetime quit attempts – were enrolled in the study.10 The participants received 15 weeks of CBT in combination with 2 or 3 psilocybin sessions. During the psilocybin sessions, subjects were given synthetic psilocybin in a capsule and were encouraged to focus on their intent to quit, while wearing eyeshades and headphones with music playing. Two research staff participated as facilitators, providing support and reassurance when necessary, without giving any smoking cessation-specific guidance.
The first psilocybin session was a moderate dose (20 mg/70kg) and coincided with the target quit date during week 5. Participants received a second psilocybin session at week seven and an optional third session during week 13, both of which were a high dose (30 mg/70 kg) unless a moderate dose was requested. Side effects associated with psilocybin included modest increases in heart rate and blood pressure, strong feelings of fear and anxiety, and post-session headaches of mild severity.
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At the 6-month follow-up, 12/15 participants (80%) were abstinent based on both self-reports and the presence of cotinine in urine and exhaled carbon monoxide, which are byproducts of nicotine metabolism and evidence of recent smoking. A longer-term follow-up study led by Albert Garcia-Romeu of Johns Hopkins showed 10/15 subjects (67%) remained abstinent after 12 months, and 9/12 after an average of 2.5 years following the target quit date.11 While the results are impressive compared to available treatment options, it is important to note the lack of randomization or control group prevents drawing direct conclusions about psilocybin's efficacy.
Although the exact mechanism is unclear, those participants who had stronger psilocybin- occasioned mystical experiences were more likely to have reduced cravings and be successful in quitting.12 Studies of psilocybin's efficacy in treating cancer-related anxiety and depression as well as alcohol dependence reveal a similar association between mystical-type experiences and positive therapeutic outcomes.13–15 This points to a potential common psychological mechanism precipitating changes in an individual's sense of self and behavior. Qualitative research of participant accounts indicated that the psilocybin sessions gave vivid insights into their self-identity and reasons for smoking.16
The pilot trial results are supported by a survey study of 358 individuals who reported quitting or reducing their smoking after taking a classic psychedelic.17 Participants reported perceiving withdrawal symptoms such as depression or irritability to be less severe compared to previous quit attempts. Despite the limitations of the pilot study's design and the low overall quality of evidence, abstinence rates of that magnitude after only 2-3 doses of a medication – otherwise unheard of in psychiatry – are hard to ignore and merit further inquiry.
The team at Johns Hopkins, again led by Dr. Johnson, is currently conducting a randomized controlled trial with 80 treatment-resistant, nicotine-dependent subjects. The trial is comparing a single high dose (30 mg/70 kg) psilocybin session to an 8 to 10-week standard course of NRT (via patch), both in adjunct to 13 weeks of CBT.18 Fifty of the participants will also undergo MRI brain scans before and after the target quit date to help determine which brain-based mechanisms may correlate with treatment success. The advantage of this design is in providing a direct comparison to a common form of treatment. It also avoids the challenges of blinding subjects and researchers, a common criticism of psychedelic research, since it is difficult to develop a credible placebo that blinds the psychedelic experience.19
Dr. Johnson informed Psychedelic Science Review that of the 44 subjects that have currently reached the 12-month follow-up point, 59% of the psilocybin group are biologically verified abstinent, compared to 23% in the NRT group.20 When asked about a possible decrease in efficacy related to the reduction of psilocybin sessions compared with the pilot study, Dr. Johnson was quick to put the results into context: "I think this misses the bigger picture because even the 59% number is higher than anything published in the scientific literature. Of course, this could change as the study continues." The trial was originally estimated to be completed by December 2021, but due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, new study participants are on hold while those who have already completed their sessions receive their biologically verified follow-up remotely.
Compass Pathways and Usona are two pharmaceutical companies that have received Breakthrough Therapy Status from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), using psilocybin-assisted psychotherapy (PcbAP) for treatment-resistant depression and major depressive disorder, respectively. Neither organization has stated the intention to expand to a smoking cessation indication. "It is too early to tell what organization might move psilocybin for smoking cessation into phase III trials for potential approval," Johnson explains.
Other companies are looking to alternate psychedelic compounds – such as DMT in the case of Entheon Biomedical – to have a similar effect in helping smokers quit. When discussing the translation of his research, Dr. Johnson is optimistic: "I have little doubt that any number of organizations would have that interest given the size of the smoking cessation market, and given the dozens of companies now in the psychedelic medication area."
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COMPASS Pathways
Usona Institute
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Usona Institute Beginning Phase 2 Clinical Trials Using Psilocybin to Treat Major Depressive Disorder
Study Finds Psilocybin is Effective for Treating of Tobacco Addiction
Usona Receives Breakthrough Therapy Designation for Psilocybin for Treating Depression
FDA Gives Psilocybin Breakthrough Therapy Designation for TRD
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WHO Report on the Global Tobacco Epidemic, 2019. World Health Organization; 2019. http://www.who.int/tobacco/global_report/en/
Anthenelli RM, Benowitz NL, West R, et al. Neuropsychiatric safety and efficacy of varenicline, bupropion, and nicotine patch in smokers with and without psychiatric disorders (EAGLES): a double-blind, randomised, placebo-controlled clinical trial. The Lancet. 2016;387(10037):2507-2520. doi:10.1016/S0140-6736(16)30272-0
Hartmann‐Boyce J, Hong B, Livingstone‐Banks J, Wheat H, Fanshawe TR. Additional behavioural support as an adjunct to pharmacotherapy for smoking cessation. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews. 2019;(6). doi:10.1002/14651858.CD009670.pub4
Cahill K, Stevens S, Lancaster T. Pharmacological Treatments for Smoking Cessation. JAMA. 2014;311(2):193-194. doi:10.1001/jama.2013.283787
Mottillo S, Filion KB, Bélisle P, et al. Behavioural interventions for smoking cessation: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Eur Heart J. 2009;30(6):718-730. doi:10.1093/eurheartj/ehn552
Madsen MK, Fisher PM, Burmester D, et al. Psychedelic effects of psilocybin correlate with serotonin 2A receptor occupancy and plasma psilocin levels. Neuropsychopharmacology. Published online January 26, 2019:1. doi:10.1038/s41386-019-0324-9
Krebs TS, Johansen P. Lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD) for alcoholism: meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Journal of psychopharmacology. 2012;26(7):994-1002. doi:10.1177/0269881112439253
Savage C, McCabe OL. Residential Psychedelic (LSD) Therapy for the Narcotic Addict: A Controlled Study. Arch Gen Psychiatry. 1973;28(6):808-814. doi:10.1001/archpsyc.1973.01750360040005
Johnson MW, Garcia-Romeu A, Cosimano MP, Griffiths RR. Pilot study of the 5-HT2AR agonist psilocybin in the treatment of tobacco addiction. J Psychopharmacol. 2014;28(11):983-992. doi:10.1177/0269881114548296
Johnson M, Richards W, Griffiths R. Human hallucinogen research: guidelines for safety. Journal of Psychopharmacology. 2008;22(6):603-620. doi:10.1177/0269881108093587
Garcia-Romeu AP, Noorani T, Griffiths RR, Johnson MW. Long-term follow-up of psilocybin-facilitated smoking cessation: Abstinence outcomes and qualitative analysis of participant accounts. Drug & Alcohol Dependence. 2015;156:e78. doi:10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2015.07.1130
Garcia-Romeu A, R. Griffiths R, W. Johnson M. Psilocybin-Occasioned Mystical Experiences in the Treatment of Tobacco Addiction. Current Drug Abuse Reviews. 2014;7(3):157-164. https://www.ingentaconnect.com/content/ben/cdar/2014/00000007/00000003/art00005
Griffiths RR, Johnson MW, Carducci MA, et al. Psilocybin produces substantial and sustained decreases in depression and anxiety in patients with life-threatening cancer: A randomized double-blind trial. J Psychopharmacol. 2016;30(12):1181-1197. doi:10.1177/0269881116675513
Ross S, Bossis A, Guss J, et al. Rapid and sustained symptom reduction following psilocybin treatment for anxiety and depression in patients with life-threatening cancer: a randomized controlled trial. J Psychopharmacol. 2016;30(12):1165-1180. doi:10.1177/0269881116675512
Bogenschutz MP, Forcehimes AA, Pommy JA, Wilcox CE, Barbosa PCR, Strassman RJ. Psilocybin-assisted treatment for alcohol dependence: a proof-of-concept study. Journal of psychopharmacology. 2015;29(3):289-299. doi:10.1177/0269881114565144
Noorani T, Garcia-Romeu A, Swift TC, Griffiths RR, Johnson MW. Psychedelic therapy for smoking cessation: Qualitative analysis of participant accounts. J Psychopharmacol. 2018;32(7):756-769. doi:10.1177/0269881118780612
Johnson MW, Garcia-Romeu A, Johnson PS, Griffiths RR. An online survey of tobacco smoking cessation associated with naturalistic psychedelic use. J Psychopharmacol. 2017;31(7):841-850. doi:10.1177/0269881116684335
Psilocybin-facilitated Smoking Cessation Treatment: A Pilot Study. ClinicalTrials.gov. Accessed July 9, 2020. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT01943994
Sellers EdwardM, Romach MK, Leiderman DB. Studies with psychedelic drugs in human volunteers. Neuropharmacology. 2018;142:116-134. doi:10.1016/j.neuropharm.2017.11.029
Matthew Johnson. Email communication. May 2020.


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Secret Service director reminds employees to be nonpartisan ahead of Biden inauguration
US Secret Service director James Murray sent an agency-wide memo on Wednesday reminding all employees to remain professional and act in a nonpartisan manner as they carry out their duties for next week's inauguration.
"There has been a great deal of hyper-charged rhetoric associated with the presidential transition, particularly on social media sites. As members of the Secret Service, each of us is expected to remain civil and professional at all times," Murray wrote in the memo, reviewed by CNN. "When carrying out our duties and representing the agency, we are expected to behave in a nonpartisan manner."
The Secret Service officially took charge of security for President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration on Wednesday after the Department of Homeland Security extended the duration of the National Special Security Event in the wake of the violent attack on the US Capitol last week.
Feds warn extremists may be emboldened to carry out additional attacks after Capitol insurrection
"This straight forward adjustment is in response to the heightened security environment in the wake of the breach of the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, January 6, and will simply provide additional time for the full resources of all participating agencies to be employed," Murray wrote.
According to the Federal Emergency Management Agency, which is supporting government partners across the region for the inauguration, events may be designated National Special Security Events when they warrant "the full protection, incident management and counterterrorism capabilities of the federal government."
CNN reported on Tuesday that thousands of armed pro-Donald Trump extremists are plotting to surround the US Capitol ahead of Biden's inauguration, according to a member of Congress who was among those briefed late Monday.
But the Secret Service is prepared to secure the inauguration, the Department of Homeland Security's second in command, Ken Cuccinelli, told CNN, while acknowledging there are always "problem players" who show up.
"There's always problem players that talk before an inauguration, and there are always some that show up," Cuccinelli, the DHS senior official performing the duties of the deputy secretary, said when asked about threats to the event. Cuccinelli also said the Secret Service is preparing for the possibility of a bigger security problem than the events of January 6 but added that the agency is "thoroughly prepared to contend with it."
Several officials told CNN there is a much better feeling that things are organized and being put into place correctly because the Secret Service is in charge, with one official simply saying: "They don't mess around."
Murray told Secret Service employees they must "remain above the fray" as they carry out their "zero-fail mission."
"Our mission remains clear and our focus must be sharp as we execute the Presidential Inauguration operational security plan many of us have worked hard to develop and even more of our people will directly support over the next week. I have tremendous faith and confidence that the women and men of the Secret Service will continue to perform at the highest level, ensuring a safe and secure inauguration and a peaceful transition of power," Murray said.
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YORK City will hand trials to Ipswich Town teenager Jai Reason and former Boston United full-back Tom Hurst during tonight's reserve game with Grimsby Town at KitKat Crescent.
Midfielder Reason, 18, is a first-year professional at Portman Road yet to break into the senior squad, while 20-year-old right-back Hurst is a free agent having spent the last two years with Hull City and Rotherham United.
He was released by the Millers in the summer due to financial reasons and has since been training with home-town club Leicester City.
Steven Hogg, pictured, will also return for City after thigh problems and suffering shingles.
Defender Darren Kelly plays as well, despite missing Saturday's trip to Kettering because of a back spasm.
City reserves: Mimms, Hurst, Kelly, Radcliffe, McWilliams, Farrell, Reason, Hogg, Shepherd, Dominic Brown, Boyes. Subs: Emmerson, Knowlson, MacDonald, Callum Brown, Burns.


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How Much Does It Cost To Test Popcorn Ceiling For Asbestos
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Another step in the preparation stage includes testing your popcorn ceiling for asbestos. In this method, you cut a small sample of the suspected material, put it inside a bag and seal it properly.
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Cost to remove asbestos popcorn ceiling, asbestosdefinition.com | asbestos is dangerous and as such, it must be removed as soon as it is detected.
How much does it cost to test popcorn ceiling for asbestos. To find out if your old popcorn ceiling contains asbestos, you can purchase a test kit or hire an asbestos abatement professional. Asbestos popcorn ceilings can be disturbed during renovations, natural disasters, and even normal wear and tear. An asbestos test costs about $100.
It is a great idea to do this kind of test because your popcorn ceiling may already be damaged and releasing fibers into the air. While 1 percent may seem insignificant, it's important to note that any percentage of asbestos in a popcorn ceiling is cause for concern and should be addressed. A simple asbestos test will cost you anywhere from $50 to $100.
The labor price to scrape off the texture runs from $1 to $4 per square foot, depending on texture thickness, height, and other factors. Homeowners spend $2.50 per square foot for popcorn ceiling removal and another $25 per hour on labor. Each asbestos test kit is only $32.00, including a lab test, and postage to the lab.
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Popcorn ceilings generally contain between 1 and 10 percent asbestos. It costs $5.50 per square foot to remove popcorn ceilings that contain asbestos, and it costs $800 to replace it with knockdown. How much does it cost to test popcorn ceiling for asbestos?
Check with the asbestos testing lab that you choose for their service level agreement. Most asbestos removal contractors charge anywhere from $1 to $3 per sq. You will find that the cost to remove an asbestos "popcorn ceiling" of an average home of 1,500 square feet depends upon the difficulty of the material removal, the construction details of the home, and the professional services rate.
The size of your ceiling makes a difference in the cost. Unfortunately, the cost to remove asbestos can be a bit expensive, which makes the cost to remove asbestos popcorn ceiling dangerous if not treated properly. In the following table are the typical costs to remove asbestos "popcorn ceiling" hazard.
The cost of asbestos air testing ranges from $400 to $1200. The size of your ceiling makes a difference in the cost. Can you just cover asbestos?
Asbestos can cause many health. For many it was not an easy decision to decide to hire a professional service. Or $15 to $40 per hour according to homeadvisor.
How to tell if a popcorn ceiling has asbestos. But some inspections can cost as much as $2,000. Furniture will need to be moved in order to remove the popcorn ceiling.
Popcorn ceilings were a popular feature of 1960s and 1970s homes. It all depends on the size of the area contaminated with asbestos or the complex nature of the project. Thankfully, asbestos doesn't pose any serious health risks if it's left completely intact and undisturbed.
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A simple asbestos test will cost you anywhere from $50 to $100. After asbestos was mostly banned in 1978, popcorn ceilings were made with paper fiber. Testing your popcorn ceiling for asbestos is as easy as ordering on of our diy test kits.
The best plan of action is to test your popcorn ceilings for asbestos. Offsite sample asbestos is one of cheapest ways top test solid friable materials. Most asbestos removal contractors charge anywhere from $1 to $3 per sq.
Labor cost to remove popcorn ceiling. How much does it cost to test popcorn ceiling for asbestos? Most asbestos removal contractors charge anywhere from $1 to $3 per sq.
A simple asbestos test will cost you anywhere from $50 to $100. Many of these ceilings were made partially out of asbestos, a silicate material which was banned in many countries starting in the 1970s. Better known as "popcorn ceiling," "stucco ceiling" and/or even called "cottage cheese ceiling," this material was generally one to ten percent asbestos.
If you suspect that your popcorn ceiling may contain asbestos, it's important to identify this risk before it's too late. Asbestos inspectors can also test your air for asbestos. The average total cost to remove popcorn is $1,700.of that total, approximately $300 to $1,200 is labor, with the rest going toward the price of materials, disposal fees, and asbestos testing before removal.
If the texture was applied before 1980, there's a fair chance that it contains asbestos, and you need to take special care during the removal process. The average cost to remove popcorn ceiling is between $1,010 and $2,260 with most homeowners spending about $1,710.contractors typically charge $1 to $2 per square foot for removal of popcorn ceilings. The size of your ceiling makes a difference in the cost.
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DammyKrane To Perform "The Enterkraner" album Live at The New Afrikan Shrine
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In anticipation of AfroPop Sensation, Dammy Krane's debut album "The Enterkraner" set for release on the 21st of August, 2014, different events are being organized around the ground-breaking album launch.
To set the ball rolling is the "The Enterkraner" release party hosted by Moet and Chandon on August 21, 2014. Dammy Krane is performing with his band at The New Afrika Shrine on August 22, 2014. He'll perform LIVE, for the first time, songs off the "The Enterkraner" album. This is the perfect opportunity for Fans of Dammy Krane to come and listen to the live performance of "The Enterkraner" album just a day after its official release. It is definitely going to be a night to remember as The Enterkraner is set to give the performance of a Lifetime to his ever loyal Fans.
Listen and download two singles off "The Enterkraner" album;
Dammy Krane – Amin (Produced by Spellz) – http://bit.ly/1nB1YoD
Dammy Krane – In Case Of Incasity Ft. David – http://bit.ly/1r7ehXL
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Roll 4 or more marbles of the same colour next to each other to remove them. The squares under the disappearing marbles will change colour. A board is solved when all its squares become grey, then you can move on to the next board.
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Манычская операция — боевые действия на Северном Кавказе в ходе гражданской войны в России в апреле-мае 1919 года.

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В ходе начавшегося в феврале 1919 года контрнаступления Южного фронта 10-я армия РККА захватила почти весь Сальский округ области войска Донского и вышла в районе станицы Великокняжеской на южный берег Маныча. Это наступление в направлении реки Маныч имело целью выхода во фланг и тыл оборонявшей Ростов-на-Дону группировке войск, состоявшей из Добровольческой армии и донских корпусов. На реке Маныч, наступление 10-й армии в апреле 1919 года из-за упорного сопротивления противника было остановлено.

Добровольческая армия Деникина, тем временем, перейдя в наступление в Донбассе, активизировала свои действия в Донской области, вышла на Маныч и завязала бои за переправы.

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 Деникин А. И. Очерки русской смуты. — М.: Айрис-пресс, 2006. — ISBN 5-8112-1891-5
 Егоров А.И. Гражданская война в России: Разгром Деникина — М.: ООО «Издательство ACT», 2003. — 640 с. ISBN 5-17-015247-7

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Thomas joined Bennetts Associates in 2012 after graduating from the Edinburgh College of Art.
Thomas joined Bennetts Associates in 2012 after graduating from the Edinburgh College of Art. Since joining the practice he has worked on a number of significant projects ranging from commercial workspaces, educational buildings and especially theatres. Thomas made an integral contribution to the successful planning application for the Shaftesbury Theatre and played a key role in the development of the Chester Storyhouse feasibility study. More recently he has been developing the front-of-house area of the Old Vic Theatre. This experience has given him an extensive knowledge of performance space and an understanding of working with historic and existing buildings.
Outside of work, Thomas has a keen interest in music, hosts a bi-weekly radio show and is an avid collector of vinyl records.


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Thanks to a casino relief bill signed into law in June, it is now legal to gamble at Delaware's three casinos on both Christmas and Easter.
For the first time in Delaware's history, the Dover Downs casino will be open on Christmas.
Thanks to a casino relief bill signed into law in June, it is now legal to gamble at Delaware's three casinos on both Christmas and Easter, though Dover Downs is the only one taking advantage of the change next week.
Delaware Park and Harrington Raceway and Casino will remain closed, according to their websites.
"This was not something we've been pushing hard for," Dover Downs CEO Denis McGlynn said in an email.
He said it became "a small part of the give and take" during negotiations for new tax relief.
The law will lower the casinos' tax burden $16.8 million by 2020 by reducing the tax rate on slot revenue and cutting the tax rate on table games nearly in half.
The change will finally put an end to complaints that Dover Downs casino is not open on Christmas. Specifically, the bill now lets casinos operate video lottery terminals, a modern version of slot machines, during the holidays.
People working and gambling at Dover Downs on Friday were conflicted about the casino being open Christmas Day.
While Tina Cox of Virginia Beach, Virginia, said that it might be a good thing for those who don't have anyone to share the holiday or anything to do on Christmas, she won't be making the four-hour drive to Dover despite there being no gambling in Virginia.
Sarah Johnson of Chestertown, Maryland, said between pulls on the slot machine handle that she loves coming to Dover Downs on any other day than the most sacred of holidays.
She was adamant about it not needing to be open on Christmas Day.
"Even though I bet it will probably be crowded, it's not fitting with the holiday and the birth of Jesus," she said. "I won't be here because Christmas is for family. But I'm sure this being the first time it is open, there will be plenty of people in these seats."
Kristen Butler of Richmond, Virginia, agreed that being open on Christmas wasn't right.
"It's a terrible thing. It's a holiday," she said. "It's a time for family and that doesn't mean spending it in a casino."
Two employees of the Garden Cafe, a casual restaurant on the north side of the casino, said they understand being open could be good for business, but they weren't excited to have to work.
"We want to be home with our families," said E'lisia Davis of Dover, who has been employed at the Garden Cafe since May. "I like to see everybody's faces when they open presents and watch them enjoy their gifts. I'll have to rush this year so I can make it into work."
For Nicolas Kepner, having to work on Christmas Day cuts into the time he gets to spend with his father, who is a long-haul truck driver.
"He's only going to be home Christmas Eve and some of the day on Christmas, so we'll have to get up early," said Kepner, who has been a host/cashier for three months. "The good part is I'll be making time and a half, and that will help pay some bills."
McGlynn said he's not sure what to expect on Tuesday, but that any uptick in business will help.
He told the Delaware State News that more than 300 of the hotel's rooms have already been booked for Christmas, which is more than usual.


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Q: Excel Not Selecting All Rows When I click CTRL+A in Excel 2007 to copy all of my 1000 rows
I notice that excel does some kind of automatic grouping and selects for example 15 rows as only one row.
When I paste the rows only 300 of 1000 are pasted.
How can I select all rows without automatic grouping?

A: Sorry - my mistake - I forgot to include all the values in the filter. :)

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Trace Adkins' 'Where the Country Girls At' Video With Luke Bryan + Pitbull Is a Crazy Party [Watch]
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Trace Adkins has released the official music video for his new song "Where The Country Girls At." The song features Luke Bryan and hip-hop artist Pitbull, both of whom show up in the video.
The pop-country tune has the feel of an updated version of Adkins 2005 hit "Honky Tonk Badonkadonk," and the videos bear similarities as well. Adkins appears right at home surrounded by women having fun at the bar.
This time around, though, he's joined by Bryan, Pitbull and a bit of new scenery. In addition to the guys' night at the bar, Pitbull is seen taking the party to his private yacht.
There's no doubt Bryan was right at home during the video shoot, as the bar scenes were shot at his own bar, Luke's 32 Bridge, in Nashville. Adkins was treated like family there, as well.
"The staff and management treated us most hospitable," Adkins tells CMT, "and we laughed a lot."
Adkins even tested out the menu while he was there. "Luke's place serves up a dang good breakfast burrito," he says.
All in all, the video seems to have turned out exactly as Adkins imagined for the track.
"I loved it," he continues. "Having Luke and Pitbull adding their talent makes this a special video for me. A honky-tonk, country girls, a song they can dance to, and Pitbull on his yacht. It's a wrap!"
The video debut comes fresh off the heels of Adkins celebrating 25 years in music. The song is one of several all-star collaborations that appear on his most recent album, The Way I Wanna Go, which dropped on Aug. 27.
You'll find much more than just the Top 10 Country Songs of 2021 on this list. Enjoy the 21 best country songs of the year, based on Taste of Country staff and country music fan opinion, plus commercial data (sales, streaming, airplay).
To be considered, the song must have been released in 2021 or have actively charted for a portion of the year (see "Wine, Beer, Whiskey"). New artists including Lainey Wilson, Larry Fleet and Morgan Wade crack the top songs list, while hitmakers including Thomas Rhett, Jason Aldean and Luke Combs make the Top 10.
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Q: Azure Dedicated SQL pool - group has db_datareader access but cannot login We have created Test AD Group and they should have readonly access to the database (schemas and tables, views) in the Azure SQL dedicated pool.
Our DBA team did it but the users in the Test AD Group cannot login until they select the database as the default database in the connection dialog in SSMS.
Is there a way to allow them to login while ONLY have readonly access to the database (including future schemas and tables that will be created)?

A: I think the problem is the AD Group doesn't have permission to connect to master, which is the default database if you don't choose another database via the SSMS drop down. Try granting CONNECT to that AD Group for master. This should allow them to connect to master, not see anything, then select the database they have read-only permission to from the database drop-down.
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USE [master]
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CREATE USER [AD Group Name]
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GO

GRANT CONNECT TO [AD Group Name]
GO


Objects in Java are allocated from a system heap space, much like malloc'ed storage in C or C++. Unlike C or C++, however, we needn't manage that memory ourselves. Java takes care of memory allocation and deallocation for you. Java explicitly allocates storage for an object when you create it with the new keyword. More importantly, objects are removed by garbage collection when they're no longer referenced.
You allocate an object by specifying the new operator with an object constructor. A constructor is a special method with the same name as its class and no return type. It's called when a new class instance is created, which gives the class an opportunity to set up the object for use. Constructors, like other methods, can accept arguments and can be overloaded (they are not, however, inherited like other methods; we'll discuss inheritance later).
In the above example, the class Date has two constructors. The first takes no arguments; it's known as the default constructor. Default constructors play a special role in that, if we don't define any constructors for a class, an empty default constructor is supplied for us. The default constructor is what gets called whenever you create an object by calling its constructor with no arguments. Here we have implemented the default constructor so that it sets the instance variable time by calling a hypothetical method: currentTime(), which resembles the functionality of the real java.util.Date class.
The second constructor takes a String argument. Presumably, this String contains a string representation of the time that can be parsed to set the time variable.
In each case, Java chooses the appropriate constructor at compile-time based on the rules for overloaded method selection.
Setting the above reference to null means it's no longer pointing to the "Dec 25, 1997" object. Unless that object is referenced by another variable, it's now inaccessible and can be garbage collected. Actually, setting christmas to any other value would have the same results, but using the value null is a clear way to indicate that christmas no longer has a useful value.
A few more notes about constructors. Constructors can't be abstract, synchronized, or final. Constructors can, however, be declared with the visibility modifiers public, private, or protected, to control their accessibility. We'll talk in detail about visibility modifiers later in the chapter.
A constructor can refer to another constructor in the same class or the immediate superclass using special forms of the this and super references. We'll discuss the first case here, and return to that of the superclass constructor again after we have talked more about subclassing and inheritance.
In the example above, the class Car has two overloaded constructors. The first, more explicit one, accepts arguments specifying the car's model and its number of doors and uses them to set up the object. We have also provided a simpler constructor that takes just the model as an argument and, in turn, calls the first constructor with a default value of four doors. The advantage of this approach is that you can have a single constructor do all the complicated setup work; other auxiliary constructors simply feed the appropriate arguments to that constructor.
The important point is the call to this(), which must appear as the first statement our second constructor. The syntax is restricted in this way because there's a need to identify a clear chain of command in the calling of constructors. At one end of the chain, Java invokes the constructor of the superclass (if we don't do it explicitly) to ensure that inherited members are initialized properly before we proceed. There's also a point in the chain, just after the constructor of the superclass is invoked, where the initializers of the current class's instance variables are evaluated. Before that point, we can't even reference the instance variables of our class. We'll explain this situation again in complete detail after we have talked about inheritance.
The static members of our class have been initialized for some time (since the class was first loaded), so it's safe to access them.
It's possible to declare a code block (some statements within curly braces) directly within the scope of a class. This code block doesn't belong to any method; instead, it's executed just once, at the time the object is constructed, or, in the case of a code block marked static, at the time the class is loaded.
Nonstatic code blocks can be thought of as just an extension of instance variable initialization. They are called at the time the instance variable's initializers are evaluated (after superclass construction), in the textual order in which they appear in the class source.
In the above example, the class ColorWheel provides a variable colors that maps the names of colors to Color objects in a Hashtable. The first time the class ColorWheel is referenced and loaded, the static components of ColorWheel are evaluated, in the order they appear in the source. In this case, the static code block simply adds elements to the colors Hashtable.


Recently some friends came to New York and we had a girls weekend. We stopped by the NYX store and I wasn't going to buy anything but we all ended up getting a palette. It was a really good deal for the mini one, which hold four shadows. All together it came out to $13. That is super cheap.
The single shadows are $4 each and the empty palette is $5. That comes out to $21 and with the deal it's $12 and $13.08 with tax. Now that is a really good deal. Will probably get this when I go next time or maybe get the bigger pan. That one holds 9.
I'll get into the colors and swatches. Lots of shiny!
Mermaid is such a beautiful sea green color. It's a nice duo chrome shade.
Epic is a matte deep purple. They had some pretty purples and shades that we wanted but they only came in the singles and not the pro shades. I tried a million different purples and they were really chalky or streaky. This was the best one I could find.
Voodoo is a brown with a green duo chrome. I just had to get this shade. It's so beautiful and the green shift looks amazing.
Glass Slipper is another beautiful green duo chrome. This shade is so beautiful. It's super hard to capture on camera. All of us ended up getting this shade because it's so pretty. It literally looks like fairy tales.
I was really happy with the shades I chose. A lot of green and duo chrome shades. I just hope when we go back they have more of the shades I want in the pro singles.
Hope this helped you guys out! The shadows are amazing, no fall out and super pigmented. Any other questions feel free to ask. Thanks so much for reading and stay purple.
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I'll have to give NYX another chance then! In the past, I found that the colors didn't remain true when I applied them on my skin (I know from experience that it has to do with both the quality and intensity of the pigment). Having said that, I'm always looking for an excuse to try makeup, lol.


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ГЕС Лануза () — гідроелектростанція на північному сході Іспанії. Знаходячись між ГЕС Сальєнт (вище по течії) та ГЕС Б'єскас  II, входить до складу каскаду на річці Гальєго (дренує південний схил Піренеїв та через Ебро, в яку впадає зліва у Сарагосі, належить до басейну Балеарського моря).

З метою накопичення ресурсу для іригації на Гальєго звели аркову греблю Лануза висотою 80 метрів та довжиною 176 метрів, яка потребувала для свого спорудження 65 тис. м3 матеріалу. Вона утримує водосховище об'ємом 64 млн м3, від якого починається дериваційний тунель до машинного залу ГЕС Лануза. Він прямує через гірський масив лівобережжя Гальєго та на своєму шляху приймає додатковий ресурс із бічного водозбірного тунелю, що транспортує воду зі сточища Ріо Кальдарес (ліва притока Гальєго, яка впадає у наступне після Лануза водосховище Бубал).

Машинний зал станції, розташований у долині Гальєго біля селища Ескаррилья, має обладнання загальною потужністю 52 МВт, яке при напорі у 187 метрів забезпечує виробництво 98 млн кВт·год електроенергії на рік.

Можливо також відзначити, що режим перепуску води з водосховища Лануза визначається передусім потребами у зрошуванні.

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Mickey McManus will participate in the August 2011 IDEAS Series Workshop in San Francisco, CA. He will address the social implications of design.
Mickey McManus will talk about Taming Complexity and the Future of Connected Products and Experiences at an event sponsored by the Western PA chapter of IDSA.
Mickey McManus delivered a "flash of genius" session at this Economist event, which took place in Santa Clara, California.
Mickey McManus was a keynote speaker at the Connectivity Week 2011 conference "Smart Grid, Beyond the Grid," in Santa Clara, CA. Mickey talked about what we can do with the deluge of information coming from machines and the need for managing complexity.
Mickey McManus gave a roundtable presentation to leaders of industry, including those from major Canadian banks and other financial institutions. He challenged assumptions, emphasizing the importance of designing for a satisfying user experience. The Task Force was appointed by the Minister of Finance of Canada to make recommendations on the future of the Canadian payments system in light of technological and other changes.
Mickey McManus joined a worldwide celebration for designers when he presented at Pecha Kucha Night Pittsburgh at The Grey Box Theatre. Pecha Kucha Night happens each year in hundreds of cities, where young designers network and presenters share their stories, collections, products, and/or work—in 6 minutes and 40 seconds.
Mickey McManus was a presenter at the Cusp Conference held at the Museum of Contemporary Art Theater in Chicago, September 22-23. The conference provides a broad framework for discussion about a wide range of ideas and topics related to "the design of everything." Mickey talked about biomimicry and its role in taming the complexity of the trillion node world.


Game's upcoming fifth solo album is shaping up to be quite a star-studded affair. The Compton MC previously confirmed that his Jesus Piece LP will feature the likes of Rick Ross, Kanye West, Nicki Minaj, Trey Songz, Scarface, DJ Premier, and Meek Mill. Now fans of the west coast rapper can add another big name to the list as he revealed to Rolling Stone's Dan Hyman that Maroon 5's Adam Levine will also appear on the conceptual album.
While he remained quiet about the collaboration with the pop star, he did also note to expect features from G.O.O.D. Music's John Legend and Pusha T. He also expects some controversy to come his way once the album hits stores.


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Q: Fully Healing after being Stilled/Gentled So when someone who has been stilled/gentled is healed by someone of the same gender, they are only healed to 1/3rd of their original power. If, after being healed to 1/3rd of their original power, they are stilled/gentled again and then healed by a member of opposite sex, can they recover 100% of their original power?

A: From the mouth of Robert Jordan himself, "RAFO", for those unsure what this means, read and find out, was Jordan's response to questions that were either spoilers or he himself had not yet decided.

QUESTION:
Siuan and Leane being stilled again and Healed by a male to full
  strength...
ROBERT JORDAN
"RAFO, because I might decide to use that as a plot device!" (That got
  a few chuckles).

Number 13
So we know Jordan thought about this, however, he died before ever confirming what would happen.
This quote leads me to believe though, that it would be possible to heal someone again, and to full power, he was just debating actually using this in the plot or not.
Also Number 10 Confirms OP's claim that healing done by the opposite gender is required for 100% healing.

ROBERT JORDAN
For Alys Kinch, the Healing of stilling must be done by the other
  gender to be fully effective. A woman Healing a woman or a man Healing
  a man results in less than full restoration. It all ties into that
  theme I keep harping on. Men and women have to work together to be
  their most effective. And while the weave used by Flinn for Healing is
  not exactly that used by Nynaeve, either would use the same weave on a
  man or a woman.

A: In The Wheel of Time Companion, we finally get a canon-answer to healing being 100% effective, rather than just the interview quotes or educated guesses we were previously left with. (Interview quotes from Jordan were sometimes subject to change).
Under the entry for Logain Ablar:

Logain was accidentally Healed by Nynaeve; the rebel Aes Sedai held him prisioner while they decided whether or not they could afford to gentle him again, give Rand and his amnesty. Since Leane and Siuan were not as strong as they once were after being Healed, the rebel Aes Sedai assumed that Logain wasn't either; none of them knew that this Healing needed the opposite sex for completeness. In fact, because he had been Healed by a woman, he was just as strong as ever.

We also see that Damer Flinn healed three Aes Sedai that were stilled at Dumai Wells, and they didn't seem to be any worse for the wear.
We are never given any evidence that anything special happens when gentling/stilling someone that's already been Healed of the same affliction.
It never happens in the books, so Jordan's "RAFO" meant that we actually "find out" nothing. We can only assume that:

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*They'll be healed to their original power levels, as it'd be like taking a poorly-fit bandage and putting a proper one on

*They'll only be healed to their post-Healing levels, as the first healing capped them

Unless additional materials are published, we'll never know. The Companion was the last major addition to The Wheel of Time planned, and Robert Jordan is no longer with us to give Word of God answer.

A: Being healed of stilling by someone of the same sex can't be fixed. Nyneave specifically tells Siuan and Leave when they ask her to try again that what has already been Healed cannot be Healed again.


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Ecuador: Assange tried to use embassy to spy
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Spanish MEP Ana Miranda Paz, left, German MPs Sevim Dagdelen, centre, and Heike Haensel speak outside HMP Belmarsh prison about WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange in London, Britain April 15, 2019 Reuters
Assange's relationship with his hosts collapsed after Ecuador accused him of leaking information about Moreno's personal life
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange repeatedly violated his asylum conditions and tried to use the Ecuadorian embassy in London as a centre for spying, Ecuador's President Lenin Moreno told Britain's Guardian newspaper.
London police dragged Assange out of the embassy on Thursday after his seven-year asylum was revoked, paving the way for his extradition to the United States for one of the biggest ever leaks of classified information.
Assange's relationship with his hosts collapsed after Ecuador accused him of leaking information about Moreno's personal life.
Moreno denied to the Guardian that he had acted as a reprisal for the way in which documents about his family had been leaked. He said he regretted that Assange had used the embassy to interfere in other country's democracies.
"Any attempt to destabilise is a reprehensible act for Ecuador, because we are a sovereign nation and respectful of the politics of each country," Moreno told the Guardian by email.
"We cannot allow our house, the house that opened its doors, to become a centre for spying," the Guardian quoted Moreno as saying.
Supporters of Assange said Ecuador had betrayed him at the behest of Washington, that the ending of his asylum was illegal and that it marked a dark moment for press freedom.
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Over at Marginal Revolution, there is this post addressing the question of why it took so long for the industrial revolution to occur. Cowen, in addition to providing a quick response, also links to prior debates that occurred with the publication of A Farewell to Alms. This book offers an all-encompassing theory regarding why the industrial revolution occurred when and where it did. I bought the book when it was released, but still haven't gotten around to reading it yet, so I'll just offer up my link, and maybe revisit the issue after I've read the book.


We decided this year we would take Luke to the fair and he was super excited. He received his ticket at school last Friday and it was a countdown to Monday morning.
Our Monday started promptly at 7am. "Wake up! It is FAIR DAY!!!" yelled an excited five year old boy.
So excited in fact, that he could not eat his breakfast.
We arrived and had a blast.
• Luke played games on the midway….and won three prizes!
• Luke became a Dallas Cowboy!
I feel there was much more, but I cannot recall it now. We had a great time…too bad we were back to our normal schedule on Tuesday. We all could have used a day to recoup!


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When Frank Zappa Pulled Out the Baton for Final Stage Appearance
There were many Frank Zappas: guitar virtuoso, studio tinkerer, writer of raunchy rock songs. But at his core, he was a legitimate composer, with ideas often too massive for a typical band format.
Fittingly, Zappa made his final formal stage appearance as a conductor, leading the 25-piece Ensemble Modern during a performance in September 1992.
By that point, Zappa had firmly left the rock world behind him: He'd staged one final tour in 1988 and, after being diagnosed with terminal prostate cancer two years later, focused on writing for orchestra and early sampling workstation the Synclavier. (He did play the guitar — with his typically inspired, cinematic style — onstage twice in 1991, during a pair of guest spots in Prague and Budapest)
While rumors of Zappa's cancer diagnosis had been circulating in the media, the news wasn't publicly acknowledged until late 1991, when he failed to make a planned appearance at the "Zappa's Universe" tribute concerts. According to Barry Miles' 2005 book, Zappa: An Autobiography, Zappa's daughter Moon told reporters at a New York press conference, "Up until the last minute we were still hoping he would feel well enough to get on a plane and come here. There are occasional periods when he's not feeling as well, and it's unfortunate it happened to coincide with this event. He's thrilled people are performing his music."
Listen to Frank Zappa and Ensemble Modern's Version of 'Uncle Meat'
Despite his failing health, Zappa was also thrilled to work with the Ensemble Modern, finally realizing the full potential of his orchestral ideas. The collaboration began after he was selected as a featured composer for the 1992 Frankfurt Festival; seeking a group of musicians versatile — and, of course, unconventional — enough to handle his ideas, Zappa eventually met with the Ensemble and found instant chemistry. The group traveled to Los Angeles that summer and played for Zappa individually, allowing him to assess their skills and record samples of their playing, which he later arranged with the Synclavier.
"One of the things I like about the Ensemble Modern is that they're interested in sound just for its own sake," he told the Los Angeles Times. "At one rehearsal, one of the horn players picked his horn up off the floor, and it scraped and made a noise. And I said, 'Do it again,' and the next thing you know, we had the entire brass section taking their instruments and scraping the bells back and forth across the floor, making this grinding, grunting sound. Just try to imagine that at a Hollywood recording session."
After further rehearsals in Germany, Zappa and the Ensemble created a 90-minute repertoire that blended newly composed material (like the stately string quartet piece "None of the Above") with revamped versions of old rock staples ("Pound for a Brown," "Uncle Meat") and recent Synclavier pieces ("G-Spot Tornado"). They recruited an outside conductor, Peter Rundel, along with the Canadian dance company La La La Human Steps — a formidable presentation for a run of concerts in Frankfurt, Berlin and Vienna.
Watch Frank Zappa Conduct 'G-Spot Tornado'
Zappa was riveted by the rehearsals but was only able to attend two of the actual performances, the first and third at Frankfurt's regal Alte Oper. He did, however, manage to conduct "G-Spot Tornado" on opening night — while soaking in a bit of the crowd's rabid enthusiasm. "There's no accounting for taste," he jokingly told Today in 1993, reflecting on the reported 20-minute standing ovation. "I was sick, so it was hard to be truly thrilled, but I was happy they did that rather than throw things at the stage."
In retrospect, it's sad to watch the footage of Zappa conducting — understanding the weight of his pain, realizing he'd be around for barely one more year. (An album recording of the concerts was released under the name The Yellow Shark in November 1992, one month before his death.)
But the sight is also inspiring: Here he is, stoic and slightly mischievous, guiding this massive band through a swirl of technicolor sound. It's Zappa at his purest.
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GUARDIAN OF PIRI
The Guardian of a beautiful planet lures Moonbase Alpha personnel to a promised land of eternal peace which Koenig realizes is living death.
False information from the Computer lures Alpha astronauts to the planet Piri and seduces other members of the Moonbase crew into believing that the breathtakingly beautiful planet offers them the life they had always hoped for. In fact, it is completely lifeless except for an incredibly lovely woman who explains that she is the servant of the Guardian of Piri (Catherine Schell). She says they found the moon floating helplessly through the universe and brought it there to relieve its people of human pain. Piri, says the woman, had been peopled by technicians who built a world of machines so they could enjoy their pleasure without having to work. Then they created the Guardian to control their machines. Their life was perfect and the Guardian was directed to maintain it. Time was suspended. Now this blissful paradise is extended to the weary people from faraway Earth.
But Commander Koenig (Martin Landau) is able to realize that the eternal peace of Piri is really a living death - a suspension of life in which the spacemen would be spaced out all the time.
On the moon, final arrangements are being made, under the supervision of the converted Computer, for a mass exodus to Piri. Even Dr. Helena Russell (Barbara Bain) and Professor Bergman (Barry Morse) are under the Guardian's influence and Koenig's authority has been usurped.
On Piri, the conquest almost complete, Koenig realizes his only chance to resume command is to destroy the Pirian woman!
BARRY MORSE as Professor Bergman
Guest Star: CATHERINE SCHELL as Servant of the Guardian
Prentis Hancock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Paul Morrow
Clifton Jones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . David Kano
Anton Phillips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Mathias
Michael Culver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pete Irving
Producer: Sylvia Anderson Executive Producer: Gerry Anderson Screenplay by: Christopher Penfold
Moon City Costumes Designed by: Rudi Gernreich Directed by: Charles Crichton
Series Created by: Gerry and Sylvia Anderson
An alien ship bound for Earth crash-lands on the runaway moon with its crew "frozen-down" for the long journey. When one is accidentally decomposed, there is room for one of Alpha's 311-person crew.
A space ship enroute to Earth has been programmed to orbit the moon. When it encounters the runaway moon too soon, it crash-lands. Commander Koenig (Martin Landau) boards it together with Dr. Helena Russell (Barbara Bain) and Professor Bergman (Barry Morse). They find the crew of six in states of suspended animation and when they force open one of the "caskets" the body in it disintegrates! The others animate properly and their leader, Captain Zantor (Christopher Lee) explains that they have been in space for three-and-a-half centuries!
He accepts Koenig's explanation for the death of his crewmate, and they share information about the mysteries of space. For Commissioner Simmonds (Roy Dotrice), the alien ship is an unexpected chance to return to Earth after all and he wants it commandeered so that six members of Moonbase Alpha can go home. Koenig angrily rejects this proposal but asks Zantor if one of his complement can accompany the aliens to Earth. Zantor explains that the human system may not be compatible with their method of suspending animation but says he will test whomever Koenig chooses.
Koenig decides to let the Alpha computer select the replacement - but Simmonds is not willing to take his chances against such odds. Taking matters into his own hands, he breaks into the power station and threatens to destroy all of Moonbase Alpha unless Koenig lets him go!
Guest Star: ROY DOTRICE as Commissioner Simmonds
Special guest star: CHRISTOPHER LEE as Captain Zantor
Clifton Jones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . David Kano
Producer: Sylvia Anderson Executive Producer: Gerry Anderson Screenplay by: Anthony Terpiloff
Story Consultant: Christopher Penfold Moon City Costumes Designed by: Rudi Gernreich


Brexit: Lawmakers Set to Vote on Contested Brexit Deal | Democracy Now!
In Britain, members of Parliament are voting today on Prime Minister Theresa May's highly contested Brexit deal. On Monday, May made a final plea to members of Parliament to support the deal.
It's unclear what will happen if the deal is rejected, although some have said the U.K. could hold a second referendum on leaving the European Union. Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn has called for a general election and a "new government" if May fails to get parliamentary backing for the existing agreement.


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Facts on the District's African Community
Africa: has a landmass of 30,301,596 sq/km, and with, 54 countries, 1 billion people, over 3000 languages spoken and over 250 million people of African descent living in various parts of the world, there are now an estimated 40 million people of African descent living here in the United States. Today, the African-born population categorically makes up a growing share of the nation's 40 million African descendants and a growing share of the nation's 40 million immigrants. In fact, from 1980 to 2009, the foreign-born African population of the United States increased by roughly 700%.
The District's African community counts to approximately 16,000 African-born residents (17% of the District's entire immigrant population) which is the highest proportion of African- born residents of any major city in the United States. As the newest and fastest growing immigrant group, the community partakes in and contributes to the cultural and economic fabric of the local and national community. Contributions also extend to international realms, impacting the economies of Africa through remittances. In 2010, African migrant remittance inflows to Africa reached nearly $40 billion.
One of every ten African-born immigrants in the entire country lives right here in the District of Columbia, which makes it home to African residents, employees, students, as well business owners and non-profits which represent a multitude of languages, cultural beliefs and practices, religions, educational backgrounds, and socio-economic characteristics. Therefore, recognizing the various needs of the District's African community, OAA's role is to provide relevant and impactful programs, assistance, and resources; while establishing linkages and assisting residents, policy makers, District agencies, and other stakeholders looking to learn about the District's African community.
In 2009, the nation's top countries of origin for the African born were Nigeria, Ethiopia, Egypt, Ghana, and Kenya, in that order.
Almost half of the African foreign born population in the United States has arrived since 2000.
In 2009, about 1.5 million African immigrants resided in the United States.
There were 3.5 million self-identified members of the African Diaspora residing in the United States in 2009
Washington, DC stands out as a preferred destination for Ethiopians, who account for almost one of every five black African immigrants. The West African countries of Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Ghana, and Cameroon follow. These countries, together with Liberia, Somalia, Guinea, Sudan, and Eritrea complete the top 10 sending countries that account for three-quarters of the black African immigrant population in Washington, DC. (Source: Migration Policy Institute)
For more demographic information on the African community, follow this link


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Outdoor retailer REI launches a magazine, Uncommon Path
The new quarterly springs from a partnership with HearstMade
By Ad Age and Creativity Staff. Published on September 17, 2019.
Credit: REI, HearstMade
Ad Age's Launch Pad offers brief looks at new products and activations of interest to marketers and media people.
Outdoor retailer REI today launched Uncommon Path, a quarterly print magazine, in partnership with HearstMade, the division of Hearst Magazines that produces Airbnb Magazine with Airbnb.
As Adrianne Pasquarelli reported in June when the REI-HearstMade partnership was first announced, Uncommon Path replaces the retailer's catalog; it's meant to emphasize an REI-as-lifestyle mindset while soft-selling its gear.
Kent, Washington-based REI is structured as a consumers' co-operative. And while its new magazine's cover, with its ethereal view of woodland splendor, does tease a bit of a product focus in small-print headlines (e.g., "Best Puffy Jackets," "Favorite E-Bikes"), the stories inside generally fit into the brand's civic-minded co-op ethos ("Cool New City Parks," "Schools Without Walls," "Civil Rights Bike Trip"). Uncommon Path also includes full-page ads from the likes of Merrell, Fjallraven, Subaru and Altra.
The first issue runs 84 pages and is meant to "inspire readers to live a life outdoors through compelling storytelling, striking photography and thought-provoking contributors," per the magazine's mission statement. A HearstMade spokesperson says the quarterly will be distributed to REI co-op members and targeted subscribers of select Hearst titles. You'll also be able to find it on bigger newsstands and at all 155 REI stores in the U.S.
Ad Age and Creativity Staff


Started this thing almost a year ago, when I was doing all of those paper-cut portraits. Finally got around to finishing it, and putting it up in Carter's room.
After lots of waiting for a class list for Carter's class so that we could schedule her birthday party, we eventually threw in the towel and scheduled a big playdate with a select few friends instead. It actually worked out really well - Lori had all kinds of activities planned for the kids (only half of which we actually ended up with time for), and they all had a really good time.
Just a cute picture Lori took during a recent playdate Carter had with her best friend Olivia.


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1 [A Psalm of praise for the sons of Core on the second [day] of the week.] 2 Great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised in the city of our God, in his holy mountain. 3 The city of the great King is well planted [on] the mountains of Sion, with the joy of the whole earth, [on] the sides of the north. 4 God is known in her palaces, when he undertakes to help her. 5 For, behold the kings of the earth were assembled, they came together. 6 They saw, and so they wondered: they were troubled, they were moved. 7 Trembling took hold on them: there were the pangs as of a woman in travail. 8 Thou wilt break the ships of Tharsis with a vehement wind. 9 As we have heard, so have we also seen, in the city of the Lord of hosts, in the city of our God: God has founded it for ever. Pause. 10 We have thought of thy mercy, O God, in the midst of thy people. 11 According to thy name, O God, so is also thy praise to the ends of the earth: thy right hand is full of righteousness. 12 Let mount Sion rejoice, let the daughters of Judaea exult, because of thy judgments, O Lord. 13 Go round about Sion, and encompass her: tell e her towers. 14 Mark ye well her strength, and observe her palaces; that ye may tell the next generation. 15 For this is our God for ever and ever: he will be our guide for evermore. Ψαλμὸς ᾠδῆς τοῖς υἱοῖς Κορέ· δευτέρα σαββάτου. - 2 ΜΕΓΑΣ Κύριος καὶ αἰνετὸς σφόδρα ἐν πόλει τοῦ Θεοῦ ἡμῶν, ἐν ὄρει ἁγίῳ αὐτοῦ, 3 εὐρίζῳ ἀγαλλιάματι πάσης τῆς γῆς. ὄρη Σιών, τὰ πλευρὰ τοῦ Βορρᾶ, ἡ πόλις τοῦ βασιλέως τοῦ μεγάλου. 4 ὁ Θεὸς ἐν τοῖς βάρεσιν αὐτῆς γινώσκεται, ὅταν ἀντιλαμβάνηται αὐτῆς. 5 ὅτι ἰδοὺ οἱ βασιλεῖς τῆς γῆς συνήχθησαν, ἤλθοσαν ἐπὶ τὸ αὐτό· 6 αὐτοὶ ἰδόντες οὕτως ἐθαύμασαν, ἐταράχθησαν, ἐσαλεύθησαν, 7 τρόμος ἐπελάβετο αὐτῶν, ἐκεῖ ὠδῖνες ὡς τικτούσης. 8 ἐν πνεύματι βιαίῳ συντρίψεις πλοῖα Θαρσίς. 9 καθάπερ ἠκούσαμεν, οὕτω καὶ εἴδομεν ἐν πόλει Κυρίου τῶν δυνάμεων, ἐν πόλει τοῦ Θεοῦ ἡμῶν· ὁ Θεὸς ἐθεμελίωσεν αὐτὴν εἰς τὸν αἰῶνα. (διάψαλμα). 10 ὑπελάβομεν, ὁ Θεός, τὸ ἔλεός σου ἐν μέσῳ τοῦ λαοῦ σου. 11 κατὰ τὸ ὄνομά σου, ὁ Θεός, οὕτω καὶ ἡ αἴνεσίς σου ἐπὶ τὰ πέρατα τῆς γῆς· δικαιοσύνης πλήρης ἡ δεξιά σου. 12 εὐφρανθήτω τὸ ὄρος Σιών, ἀγαλλιάσθωσαν αἱ θυγατέρες τῆς ᾿Ιουδαίας ἕνεκεν κριμάτων σου, Κύριε. 13 κυκλώσατε Σιὼν καὶ περιλάβετε αὐτήν, διηγήσασθε ἐν τοῖς πύργοις αὐτῆς, 14 θέσθε τὰς καρδίας ὑμῶν εἰς τὴν δύναμιν αὐτῆς καὶ καταδιέλεσθε τὰς βάρεις αὐτῆς, ὅπως ἂν διηγήσησθε εἰς γενεὰν ἑτέραν. 15 ὅτι οὗτός ἐστιν ὁ Θεὸς ἡμῶν εἰς τὸν αἰῶνα καὶ εἰς τὸν αἰῶνα τοῦ αἰῶνος· αὐτὸς ποιμανεῖ ἡμᾶς εἰς τοὺς αἰῶνας.
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* Differences of the numbering of Psalms
Note that, since the Septuagint reflects an older tradition, its numbering should be considered as more authoritative
Septuagint Numbering
Masoretic Numbering
9 9 and 10
10-112 11-113
113 114 and 115
114 116:1-9
115 116:10-19
146 147:1-11