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Calendars and development discussed as ISSF President Lisin meets with members
By Michael Houston
International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) President Vladimir Lisin has met with member federations from all five continental regions, offering updates to the 2021 calendar in the virtual sessions.
ISSF waives membership fees in 2021 due to impact of COVID-19 crisis
By Liam Morgan
The International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) has waived membership fees for its National Federations this year in response to the coronavirus crisis.
ISSF demanding answers after official Facebook page deleted by social network
The International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) has launched a call for support from its members after its official Facebook page was deleted by the social media network.
Russian Shooting Union elects new President to replace Lisin
By Duncan Mackay
Anna Leshchikova has been elected as the new President of the Russian Shooting Union (SSR) as a replacement for Vladimir Lisin.
Exclusive: ISSF President says Hamilton's omission of shooting sport from Games plan will "negatively affect" many nations
Vladimir Lisin, President of the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF), has warned that the absence of shooting from the 2026 Commonwealth Games programme of prospective hosts Hamilton, would "negatively affect" a significant number of nations, including Canada.
ISSF approve new constitution at Extraordinary General Assembly
The International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) will adopt a new constitution after it was approved by the membership at an Extraordinary General Assembly in Munich.
Rossi urges ISSF members to reject attempts to centralise power in new constitution
Luciano Rossi has called on members of the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) to reject any attempt to centralise the power onto a single body within the organisation, prior to a vote on its new constitution this week.
Rossi ordered to pay ISSF legal costs after withdrawing "senseless" appeal against election result
Luciano Rossi has been ordered to pay arbitration costs and contribute to the International Shooting Sports Federation's (ISSF) legal expenses, after he withdrew what the governing body claimed was a "senseless" appeal against the result of last year's Presidential election.
Term limits and one federation per country rule among proposals in draft of new ISSF constitution
Installing a one federation per country system and a 12-year term limit for positions, including the Presidency, are among key changes proposed in a draft of the International Shooting Sport Federation's (ISSF) new constitution.
Liam Morgan: Is the proposed new ISSF constitution a step forward or backward?
International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) President Vladimir Lisin will be hoping it is second time lucky when the General Assembly votes on a proposed new constitution in December.
David Owen: Time to call time on proxy voting?
Luciano Rossi's appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) over last year's Presidential election (which he narrowly lost), has drawn my attention to a rarely discussed aspect of the democratic process on Planet Sport: proxy voting.
Exclusive: Rossi challenges ISSF Presidential election result
The defeated candidate in last year's knife-edge election for the Presidency of the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) is seeking to annul the result at the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS).

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Rectal cancer patients in remission after promising study, but that doesn't mean there's a 'cure for cancer'
Some social media posts are celebrating a "cure" for a certain type of rectal cancer. Here's what VERIFY found about the outcome of the small clinical drug trial.
Author: Megan Loe, Mauricio Chamberlin, Brandon Lewis
Published: 4:16 PM CDT September 2, 2022
Updated: 4:16 PM CDT September 2, 2022
Cancer is the second leading cause of death in the United States. Doctors and scientists worldwide have long sought to develop treatments that can cure the disease.
When VERIFY viewer Ashley spotted social media posts and headlines like these claiming that all cancer patients who participated in a drug trial were "cured of the disease," she asked us if scientists really achieved what once seemed impossible: a cure for cancer.
Did a cancer drug trial cure all participants?
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Study published in the New England Journal of Medicine
Tom George, M.D., medical oncologist and cancer researcher at the University of Florida
Elad Sharon, M.D., MPH, medical oncologist and senior investigator at the National Cancer Institute
All of the patients in a small study on a rare type of rectal cancer did go into remission, but that doesn't mean the trial found a cure for that specific cancer as it's too soon to know whether the patients' cancer will return. In addition, the study did not find a widespread cure for all cancers.
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The social media posts and headlines reference a study conducted by researchers at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. It investigated if immunotherapy alone could treat a rare form of rectal cancer that had not spread to other tissues. Immunotherapy helps the immune system better act against cancer cells.
Results of the study were published by the New England Journal of Medicine in June 2022. About a dozen people completed treatment with the drug dostarlimab, which was administered intravenously every three weeks for a total of six months.
All of the patients enrolled in the trial had tumors with a "specific genetic makeup known as mismatch repair-deficient (MMRd) or microsatellite instability (MSI)," researchers said. Between 5 to 10% of all rectal cancer patients are thought to have MMRd tumors.
The study found that the cancer entered remission for all patients after six months, meaning their cancer was no longer detectable. None of the patients received chemotherapy or surgery, and they have been cancer-free for up to two years.
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But remission isn't the same as a cure. The National Cancer Institute explains that remission, which can be partial or complete, means the signs and symptoms of a person's cancer are reduced. In a complete remission, all signs and symptoms of cancer have disappeared.
On the other hand, a "cure means that there are no traces of your cancer after treatment and the cancer will never come back," according to the National Cancer Institute.
Some doctors might say a person is cured if they remain in remission for five years or more, though some cancer cells can remain in the body long after treatment. Most cancers that return do so within the first five years after treatment.
While the news of remission in all patients who took part in the clinical trial is an exciting step forward, an expert told VERIFY more evidence is needed to determine whether the participants are cured.
"We need more time to know that the cancer is truly, permanently, gone. We don't know that yet," said Tom George, M.D., a medical oncologist at the University of Florida. "What we know is that the cancer shrunk, it shrunk down so far that we can't see it anymore."
Medical experts are still hopeful about the clinical trial's promising results, as it continues to enroll patients.
"We're all very, very excited about this, because it could usher in a new era for patients with bowel cancer, at least this type of cancer in the bowel…and maybe surgery isn't going to be necessary for these patients in the future," George said. "Instead, their own bodies and their own immune systems with help from medicines could actually take care of the cancer for them."
Researchers involved in the clinical trial are also investigating if immunotherapy may help other cancers where tumors can be MMRd. They are currently enrolling patients with stomach, prostate and pancreatic cancers.
But there is still more work to be done in the field of cancer research, Elad Sharon, M.D., senior investigator at the National Cancer Institute, told VERIFY.
"While immunotherapy is really promising in certain areas, unfortunately, in other areas, it's been less successful. And one thing to mention is that just because this happens to work so well in this particular subtype of rectal cancer doesn't necessarily mean that the patients who have other types of rectal cancer can benefit as much from this type of therapy. In fact, we know that they can't unfortunately," Sharon said.
"And so the research goes on and we need to at least have an understanding that although we are celebrating the successes for these particular patients, the fight unfortunately continues to find benefits for the vast majority of patients going forward," he continued.
More from VERIFY: No, there's no evidence that aluminum-based antiperspirants or deodorants cause cancer


Before my wedding (aka before I learned how to do makeup) I was terrified of foundation. For starters, I called it "cake" because I didn't know the proper term. In fact, I didn't know the difference between foundation, cover-up, or concealer. So whenever I would get my makeup done I would say "please not a lot of cake" and they would stare at me with a dumbfounded look (I'm sure they knew what I meant but who says that?!). But just like hairdressers don't know what a ONE INCH trim is, makeup artists don't really know what LIGHT face makeup (or cake) means. It's their work of art so they naturally want to add a lot (ironically).
I never really understood the hype on foundation and why people are always asking about it, but the more I try out products the more I see why it is such an important product to get right. Foundation, much like the name, is the basis (foundation) of the canvas (face), so before any of the additional steps happen (eyeshadow, lashes, bronzer, etc.) the face needs that perfect finish.
A few things to note, all of these foundation are lightweight. I've tried countless others that have been way too heavy for me. I need as natural finish as possible. Some of my girlfriends have told me that my foundations don't give them enough coverage because they rely on it to even out their skin-tone. Fortunately I don't have that issue so the coverage on these 4 foundations is perfect for me. Also, I always go a shade darker because my natural face color is pretty pale. I love a tan but I don't love wrinkles, so I depend on makeup and self tanners to fix that problem.
Below I've outlined each product and what purpose it serves for me.
–Urban Decay Naked. This is the perfect everyday foundation. Know that when I say everyday, I mean like most days, because I think your skin needs to breathe at least 2 times per week (if possible). But if I had to use 1 product on a regular basis this would be it. It is super lightweight and the formula is the closest thing to my skin's natural finish. I use my wet Beauty Blender to apply this.
–Armani Luminous Silk. My dermatologist told me to get this foundation for my skin. She swears it's the best foundation for the skin in terms of less pore clogging and ingredients that won't break you out. Despite her really liking it, it's a much heavier formula so I only use this for a nighttime look. I apply this with a wet Beauty Blender.
–Dior Airflash. I love this stuff. It gives your face a super glam look, which is great for a night out or a photoshoot. Even though it's a more glam foundation, it is super lightweight. I spray this directly onto a little mirror and use a fluffy foundation brush to apply.
–Sephora Mist Airbrush. At $28 dollars this is a great product. It leave a similar glam look like the Dior with the same lightweight formula as the Urban Decay. I bring this one with me when traveling just in case it spills or something since the Dior is on the pricier side. I spray this directly onto a little mirror and use a fluffy foundation brush to apply.
Anyone else have any experience with super lightweight foundations they love? Tell me below.


The last post of the 3-Part MMAs posts. The Long awaited FOTD POST. I never plan my makeup, it's fun knowing you can change it up and add to whatever you have started with. I mixed cold with warm tones hence the name of this post on the eyes and even with a subtle look i wanted a pink lip to finish it all off.


Sepultura have been all over the map, jumping from death metal and thrash metal to nü-metal and industrial with ease. 'Roots' found the Brazilian band experimenting with native rhythms from their homeland and bringing in guests like Korn's Jonathan Davis and Faith No More's Mike Patton to further mix things up. The result is considered one of the their most diverse albums ever, a disc forged in metal traditions but with a determined modernist slant.
The second half of the '90s was all about nü-metal, and Korn were the definitive nü-metal band. The genre -- a stylized blend of metal guitars, down-tuned grunge edginess and hip-hop vocals -- first emerged on Korn's self-titled 1994 debut, but it was 'Follow the Leader' that brought it to the mainstream, peaking at No. 1 on Billboard and moving more than 14 million copies along the way. Singles 'Got the Life' and 'Freak on a Leash' were crossover hits and MTV mainstays.
Corrosion of Conformity became cult heroes in the '80s for combining heavy metal with hard-core punk, then disappeared on an unannounced hiatus that only bolstered their mystique. When they returned with a revamped lineup and 'Blind' several years later, a more mainstream metal sound awaited their minions -- and was met with an ever-expanding audience. The politically charged 'Vote With a Bullet' is the quintet's quintessential cut.
In the battle between metal and grunge, Alice in Chains are a rare band that is embraced by fans of both genres. The most metal of the Seattle bands, they were marketed as metal for 1990's 'Facelift,' then touted as grunge for 1992's 'Dirt.' The bandmembers themselves didn't bother much with labels, they just churned out some of the finest alt-metal with classics like 'Would,' 'Rooster' and 'Them Bones' leading their charge all the way to the headlining spot on Lollapalooza '95.
The gold-certified 'Painkiller' found Priest at a crossroads: it was the first album with current drummer Scott Travis, and the last with Rob Halford before he jumped ship to create Fight. It's also one of the all-time greatest comebacks in metal. After years of treading water, Priest hired veteran producer Chris Tsangarides and returned with a ferocious, dark and disturbing effort highlighted by the brutal guitar assault of Glenn Tipton and K.K. Downing.
It's hard to categorize Tool, a group that arrived with the alternative gold rush of the mid-'90s, yet didn't subscribe to the genre's major tenants. Led by enigmatic frontman Maynard James Keenan, Tool play more of a relentless prog-metal groove -- the groove part being their tendency to drag out songs into sweeping passages of sonic exploration. But 'Aenima' is about more than jamming, no matter how many comparisons to King Crimson it gets.
Metallica clearly won the Big 4 thrash war, but Megadeth emerged from the battle as a top contender, and 'Rust in Peace' shows why: the band's immense technical talent shines through, with rhythmic precision and six-string virtuosity augmented by some of the band's strongest songwriting to date. The addition of lead guitarist Marty Friedman and drummer Nick Menza certainly doesn't hurt. For a taste, check out the Eastern-tinged 'Hangar 18,' a clear album – and career – highlight.
This mega-selling album also marked the end of an era, as it hit stores just one month before Nirvana's 'Nevermind' signaled the arrival of the alternative nation. The Black Album found Metallica distilling their sprawling, epic metal machinations into radio-ready nuggets, and the massive success of singles like 'Enter Sandman,' 'Sad but True' and 'The Unforgiven' made Metallica international superstars -- much to the chagrin of hard-core metalheads everywhere.
Slayer took a detour into down-tempo metal territory on 1988's 'South of Heaven,' but returned with a vengeance on 1990's 'Seasons in the Abyss.' But this album isn't just about bringing back the full-tilt jackhammer thrash; it also offers a crisper, cleaner side of Slayer, with 'War Ensemble' and the title track leading the way among a bevy of metal masterpieces.
Now here's an album that truly lives up to its name. Brutal, raw, intense, terrifying, hostile -- we could go on and on. There's even a song called 'F---ing Hostile,' that's how badass this disc is. Considered one of the defining albums of the groove-metal genre, 'Vulgar Display of Power' is also a defining moment for Pantera itself, thanks in no small part to the unrelenting fretwork of the late, great Dimebag Darrell.
What's Your Favorite Metal Album of the 1990s?
So, that's our tally of the top 11 metal albums of the '90s -- what is your choice for the best? Is it one of the 11 we picked, or another one we didn't even mention? Let us know in the comments section below.


With the death of former President George H.W. Bush coming on Saturday, Dec. 1, networks scrambled to cover the news.
It's worth noting that "NBC Nightly News" was the only network newscast scheduled to air at its normal time Saturday, with "ABC World News Tonight" off the schedule due to football coverage and "CBS Weekend News" (the weekend counterpart to "Evening News") pushed to the 7:30 p.m. timeslot.
'NBC Nightly News' used numerous archival photos of former President George H.W. Bush under the banner 'death of a president' in its teases.
Weekday anchor Lester Holt was brought in to anchor in place of normal Saturday anchor weekday Telemundo anchor Jose Diaz-Balart.
Anchor Lester Holt kicked off the broadcast from in front of Studio 3A's video tower, which was sporting a cutout image of Bush along with the 'double arrow' accent and blue, sans serif typeface that it previously used to cover the death of Sen. John McCain, which also broke on a Saturday. The studios 'jigsaw' LED panels and 'vista' video wall alcove were also decked out with images of Bush.
Numerous tributes to Bush were also shown on screen against a light tan background with filagree accents, also borrowed from McCain coverage.
Holt also appeared on screen with an OTS that dropped the network's normal titles' typography in favor of the the blue serif typeface.
CBS aired a special edition of 'CBS Evening News' on CBSN, with weekday anchor Jeff Glor at the anchor desk. The show was carried under the 'Evening News' name — rather than the 'Weekend News' branding normally used Saturday and Sunday. The broadcast also added a branded graphic with Bush's name and milestone years above its normal lower thirds.


WASHINGTON - The United States is engaged with Pakistan to address its legitimate concerns and discuss ways of working together, a top US State Department official said on Monday, ahead of an official visit by Foreign Secretary Tehmina Janjua to Washington.
Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary Alice Wells of the Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs told a news briefing that Pakistani officials have underscored a variety of issues that emanates from ungoverned space in Afghanistan "and we would agree that all of these need to be resolved during the course of a reconciliation process" for Afghan peace.
"They (Pakistan) have concerns over border management; over TTP – the Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan's presence in ungoverned space in Afghanistan; refugee concerns," said Ms Wells who returned this weekend after attending the Kabul conference, which was participated by some 25 countries including Pakistan.
Emphasising the important role of Pakistan in the Afghan peace process, Secretary Wells said that Islamabad could certainly help to facilitate talks and to take actions that will put pressure on and encourage the Taliban to move forward towards a politically negotiated settlement.
The remarks by the Deputy Assistant Secretary came as Pakistan's Foreign Secretary Tehmina Janjua begins her official visit to Washington from Tuesday. Ms Wells said that the Pakistan's foreign secretary will hold meetings with counterparts and government and was also due to meet Deputy Secretary of State John Sullivan.
Replying to a question, the assistant secretary said the US was certainly continuing to engage with Pakistan over areas where it think Islamabad could play a helpful role in changing the calculus of the Taliban.
Asked if US sees any legitimate Taliban's concerns, Ms Wells said that "the legitimate grievances raised by the Taliban over justice, over corruption, over predatory governance of the past – those issues need to be resolved".
In that context, she said, it was quite significant that President Ghani suggested that there could be constitutional amendments so that the constitution is owned by all the Afghan people.
"What we've encouraged the Government of Afghanistan to undertake are the series of reforms that have been enshrined in the Afghanistan compact that look at improvements in governance and economics and reconciliation and military security, because those questions have to be answered," she added.
To a question, the assistant secretary said that Afghan President Ghani, at the Kabul Conference offered a dignified political negotiation to Taliban and the onus was on Taliban to respond.
She said that Taliban had raised concerns in the past about process and dignity and about not being coerced and the package that President Ghani advanced reflected the Afghan people's conviction that at the end, there does need to be a political settlement.
"We certainly encourage the Taliban to take this offer seriously. For the first time, Kabul Process issued a unanimous joint statement, a joint statement by consensus. That was not the case that Kabul Process back in June. So this really does, I think, reflect a seriousness of purpose by the international community in supporting this government effort," she added.
Asked to comment on the upcoming Tashkent Conference convened by the government of Uzbekistan, and being attended by the US, Russia, China, India and Pakistan, Ms Wells said that Washington does see the Tashkent conference as part of an extension of the Kabul Process.
"For us, what is important is that these mechanisms and conferences be Afghan-owned and led; and as you know, the Tashkent conference came out of a meeting between President Ghani and Uzbek President Mirziyoyev in Tashkent," she said.
To another question regarding the attendance of Taliban in the peace process, Secretary Wells said that there would always be elements and factions, the so-called irreconcilable and those reconcilable, who were prepared to come to the negotiating table.
Taliban spokesman Zabiullah Mujahid has maligned the Kabul Process, tweeting that the Kabul conference sought the Taliban's "surrender."
Ms Wells told reporters she had been struck by Ghani's proposal. "I heard him offering a dignified process," she said.
"This is not a surrender that's being offered to the Taliban, but a dignified process for reaching a political framework," she added, noting that the Kabul conference was "really a historic benchmark event."
Wells said the Afghan government had "listened carefully" to the Taliban and was responsive to a number of their requests. Ghani's offer was "quite forward-leaning and frankly I think probably caught the Taliban by surprise," Wells said. "This was quite a courageous offer."
Last week, the Taliban said it was prepared to enter direct talks with the US to find a "peaceful solution" to more than 16 years of war. That statement however made no mention of negotiating with the Afghan government - a condition which the US has long stated is vital to any peace process.


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Itay Segev (), né le  à Kfar Tabor (Israël), est un joueur de basket-ball international israélien.

Biographie

Jeunesse et formation
Dans sa jeunesse, il joue pour l'équipe jeune de l'Hapoël Emek Yisrael et l'académie de Wingate.

Carrière professionnelle
Le , il commence sa carrière professionnelle avec le Maccabi Tel Aviv en signant un contrat de 5 ans.

Le , Segev est prêté à l'Hapoël Holon pour la saison 2013-2014. Il remporte le Slam Dunk Contest israélien durant le All-Star event 2014.

Le , il est prêté à l'Hapoël Gilboa Galil pour la saison 2014-2015 du championnat israélien.

De retour de prêt, le Maccabi Tel Aviv annonce, le , qu'il fera partie de l'équipe pour la saison 2015-2016.

Le , Segev prolonge son contrat de deux ans avec le Maccabi Tel-Aviv.

Le , Segev est nommé capitaine de l'équipe. Cependant, son brassard de capitaine lui est retiré le , lorsqu'il annonce son départ de l'équipe à la fin de la saison.

Le , Segev signe au Maccabi Rishon LeZion pour la saison 2018-2019. La même saison, il remporte la Coupe d'Israël.

Le , Segev s'engage pour une saison à l'Ironi Nahariya.

Le , il signe au BCM Gravelines-Dunkerque en Jeep Élite pour sa première expérience à l'étranger.

À l'issue de la saison, il signe pour deux ans à l'Hapoël Jérusalem et fait ainsi son retour dans le championnat israélien.

Sélection nationale
Segev est sélectionné en équipe nationale des moins de 16 ans, moins de 18 ans et moins de 20 ans avant de rejoindre la sélection senior.

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Naissance en juin 1995
Naissance dans le district nord (Israël)
Joueur israélien de basket-ball
Joueur du Maccabi Tel-Aviv (basket-ball)
Joueur du Hapoël Holon (basket-ball)
Joueur de l'Hapoël Gilboa Galil
Joueur du Maccabi Rishon LeZion (basket-ball)
Joueur de l'Ironi Nahariya
Joueur du BCM Gravelines Dunkerque
Joueur du Hapoël Jérusalem (basket-ball)

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Have you been sucked in by the Alternatives to Medicine hype?
Alternative medicine has grown into a $2 billion industry under a regime of light regulation and increasing social acceptance. But with few products tried and tested, should we believe the hype?


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Dario Argento Is Back With New Giallo
On January 11, 2020 By outofdavesheadIn blog post, film news, UncategorizedLeave a comment
Horror-meister Dario Argento will return to directing later this year, reteaming with his daughter, Asia, for a new Giallo.
First revealed last August by Alan Jones at FrightFest in London, official reports now confirm that Dario Argento will direct Occhiali Neri (Black Glasses), with shooting to take place this spring in Italy.
The film will star his daughter, actor/director (The Heart is Deceitful Above All Things) Asia Argento, as he confirmed on the Criminology Festival website:
"Yes, I will shoot it in the spring. There are many outdoor scenes, surrounded by nature, in winter it is too cold to shoot," he said. "As announced there will also be Asia. Our paths have crossed many times."
The pair have previously worked together on films including Trauma, The Stendhal Syndrome and the final film of the Three Mothers trilogy, The Mother of Tears.
Somewhat Surprisingly, The New Mutants Gets A New Trailer…
On January 6, 2020 January 6, 2020 By outofdavesheadIn blog post, comic book news, film news, film trailer, UncategorizedLeave a comment
Whatever has occurred in the twists and turns taken to bring Fox's The New Mutants to the screen remains somewhat of a mystery, but we finally have a new trailer and a new (new) release date.
Though I'm generally not a huge fan of Marvel's mutant teams, I've always had a soft spot for The New Mutants, encouraged mainly by the Chris Claremont/Bill Sienkiewicz 'Demon Bear' storyline that elevated a bunch of second string characters into a must read comic book!
I also rather liked the first trailer for Josh Boone's The New Mutants film for Fox, released two years ago, followed by… well, officially, nothing.
Behind the scenes, however, everything seemed to be going on, from the Fox/Disney merger (would Disney want to see Marvel characters in a straightforward horror movie, albeit released under the Fox banner?), to delayed release dates, rumoured reshoots involving X-Men writer/producer Simon Kinsberg and further rumours that the film would be shelved as it now longer fitted in with the Mouse House's overall plans for Marvel.
But just recently, director Boone tweeted that a new trailer would be released and a final release date set, and here we are.
I'm more than intrigued by this, the cast is full of great young actors (honestly, I'd watch Anya Taylor-Joy in anything, and I'm dying to see her take on Illyana Rasputin / Magik, but Maisie Williams, Maisie Williams, Henry Zaga, Blu Hunt, and Charlie Heaton are all of great interest too), and the thought of a superhero/horror mash-up ticks all of my boxes.
The New Mutants is released (finally) on April 3rd. Here's hoping I won't regret spending so much time writing about it.
Bond Is Back – No Time To Die Trailer
On December 4, 2019 December 4, 2019 By outofdavesheadIn blog post, film news, film trailer, UncategorizedLeave a comment
Hey, anyone interested in seeing the trailer for the new James Bond film, No Time To Die?
'thought so…
There's a lot riding on this, as not only is it Daniel Craig's fifth and final outing as 007 (like, 99.99999999% probably), but after the critical drubbing handed out to the previous film, Spectre, fans are hoping that Craig will bow out on a high note for the long-running series.
Director Cary Fukunaga, infamously replacing Trainspotting's Danny Boyle – who bowed out after disagreeing with producers on the direction of the script – also has a lot on his plate with this. He's had a pretty acclaimed run as director up to this point (True Detective season one, Beasts Of No Nation, etc), so he'll be hoping this won't be The Spy Who Killed Him.
It's an interesting one even further behind the scenes too, as it will be the first Bond film distributed internationally by Universal Pictures, following the expiration of Columbia Pictures' contract after Spectre. I'm sure the studio will be crossing their fingers for a successful debut.
So, y'know, no pressure on this being a Bond barnstormer. That being said, this trailer seriously kicks all the ass; it looks beautiful, the action (of course) looks amazing and there's even the strong suggestion of a great storyline.
No Time To Die also stars Ralph Fiennes, Naomie Harris, Ben Whishaw, Rory Kinnear, Jeffrey Wright and Léa Seydoux reprising their roles from previous films, along with newcomers Rami Malek, Ana de Armas, Lashana Lynch, David Dencik, Dali Benssalah and Billy Magnussen. And yes, as revealed here, Christoph Waltz is returning as Blofeld.
The film is currently scheduled for theatrical release on 2 April 2020 in the United Kingdom and on 8 April in the United States.
Things have been relatively quiet on the Marvel front post-Endgame/Far From Home, but now you can get your Marvel geek on again with the Black Widow teaser trailer…
…that looks like a whole bunch of fun.
Scarlet Johansson and Rachel Weisz are always good value, Florence Pugh is increasingly on my radar after Midsommar and, honestly, who doesn't want to see David Harbour squeeze his dad bod into the Red Guardian's costume (straight out of the comics, natch)!?
I'm sure we'll be getting a more expansive trailer closer to the film's May release, but honestly, I'm sold already.
Black Widow moves us fully into the Marvel Cinematic Universe Phase Four on May 1st, 2020 and I am all here for it.
Riddle Me This… Paul Dano To Play Which Bat-Villain?
On October 17, 2019 October 17, 2019 By outofdavesheadIn blog post, comic book news, film news, UncategorizedLeave a comment
The answer, of course, is that Warner Bros have just announced Paul Dano will play The Riddler, in Matt Reeves' The Batman.
We couldn't be happier about this at Out of Dave's Head towers, as Dano is a superb actor and a smart choice.
In a departure from the comic books, Dano's character will be named Edward Nashton, as opposed to the rather too on-the-nose Edward Nigma, and will be part of a Rogues' Gallery of villains squaring off against the Caped Crusader, joining (so far) Zoe Kravitz as Catwoman (see here for more).
Jonah Hill was in talks for the film, reportedly to play either The Riddler or The Penguin, but it seems negotiations broke down, swiftly followed by Dano's announcement.
Created by Bill Finger and Dick Sprang in Detective Comics 140, published in 1948, the Riddler has previously appeared onscreen portrayed by Frank Gorshin and John Astin (in the 1960s Batman film and TV series) and Jim Carrey (in the 1995 film, Batman Forever).
Dano's credits include Love and Mercy, Prisoners, 12 Years a Slave, There Will Be Blood, Youth and Okja, and he was recently nominated for an Emmy for his role in Escape at Dannemora.
Dano and Kravitz join Jeffrey Wright as Comissioner Gordon and Robert Pattinson as Batman. Warner Bros will release The Batman on June 25, 2021.
Photo: Paul Archuleta/WireImage
Meow! Zoe Kravitz Is Your New Catwoman!
On October 15, 2019 By outofdavesheadIn blog post, comic book news, film news, Uncategorized1 Comment
Big Little Lies star Zoe Kravitz has been confirmed as Catwoman for new movie, The Batman.
The actor reportedly pipped the likes of Zazie Beetz, Eiza Gonzalez and Oscar winner Alicia Vikander for the role of Bruce Wayne/Batman's nemesis/love interest in Matt Reeves' soon-to-begin filming new take on the Caped Crusader, starring Robert Pattinson in the title role.
Pattinson was chosen by Reeves and Warner Bros when previous Batman, Ben Affleck, departed the role after than the less-than-satisfactory Justice League.
Meanwhile, Kravitz's credits include the Divergent series and Mad Max: Fury Road, and she will stalk the streets of Gotham alongside Jeffrey Wright as Commissioner Gordon and Jonah Hill, who is in talks for an unspecified villain role.
"It's very much a point of view-driven, noir Batman tale," Reeves said of his take, to the Hollywood Reporter earlier this year. "It's told very squarely on his shoulders, and I hope it's going to be a story that will be thrilling but also emotional. It's more Batman in his detective mode than we've seen in the films. The comics have a history of that. He's supposed to be the world's greatest detective, and that's not necessarily been a part of what the movies have been.
Pre-production on the Warner Bros./DC Comics pic is expected to start this summer. No official start date has been set, but industry rumours have suggested that filming could start late this year or early in 2020.
The Batman is scheduled to hit cinemas on June 25th, 2021.
Harley Quinn Dominates In Birds Of Prey Trailer
On October 1, 2019 October 1, 2019 By outofdavesheadIn blog post, film news, film trailer, UncategorizedLeave a comment
Warner Bros/DC have just dropped the full trailer for Birds of Prey (And The Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn), so here it is…
I mean, it at least looks pretty and cohesive, in a way that even the trailers for Suicide Squad weren't, and that cast is certainly to die for: Margot Robbie, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Jurnee Smollett-Bell, Chris Messina, Rosie Perez, Ella Jay Basco, and Ewan McGregor, but I can't help but feel it all comes across as a little… flat.
Maybe I'm just in a mood, but I was hoping for something a little more off-kilter, a little more dangerous (though a Harley Quinn song and dance number would definitely be a step in the right direction)…
But okay, if Robbie is at the centre of this (and the trailer certainly suggests that,as her Harley Quinn character positively dominates the narrative) then I'm in for the ride, as I think she's a seriously undervalued actor and might just have the star power to pull this off. And if nothing else, it looks like it will be Jared Leto-free…
Birds of Prey (And The Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn) – and that might be the last time I'll type out that mouthful, directed by Cathy Yan, hits our local screens on February 7th, 2020.
Spider-Man: Sony and Marvel Stick Together (For Now)
On September 27, 2019 By outofdavesheadIn blog post, film news, UncategorizedLeave a comment
In news that, while not entirely shocking, is most certainly welcome, Sony and Marvel have come to an agreement to continue working together on Spider-Man.
Variety announced today that Sony Pictures chief Tom Rothman, Marvel's Kevin Feige and Walt Disney Studios' head Alan Horn have been involved in top-level negotiations to allow their successful working relationship to move forward.
Right now that means the third film in the "home" trilogy (after Homecoming and Far From Home) will fall under the deal, as well as the option for Spider-Man/Peter Parker to appear in one future film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
"I am thrilled that Spidey's journey in the MCU will continue, and I and all of us at Marvel Studios are very excited that we get to keep working on it," said Feige in a statement. "Spider-Man is a powerful icon and hero whose story crosses all ages and audiences around the globe. He also happens to be the only hero with the superpower to cross cinematic universes, so as Sony continues to develop their own Spidey-verse you never know what surprises the future might hold."
This is much better news than fans of this iteration of Marvel's famous web-slinger could have hoped for in recent weeks, given the very public rift between the two companies, which was based on movie profits and merchandise rights.
Thankfully, level web-heads have saved the day and Spider-Man will swing where he belongs. At least for now.
Criterion Release Trailer for Awesome Godzilla Collection Box Set
On September 23, 2019 September 23, 2019 By outofdavesheadIn blog post, film news, UncategorizedLeave a comment
The Criterion Collection, a boutique company which releases "important classic and contemporary" films to home video has just released the trailer for their forthcoming 1000th set:
Godzilla: The Showa Era Films, 1954 – 1975, will collect in one glorious-looking box, the first fifteen movies from Toho's long-running kaiju eiga series:
Godzilla (1954), Godzilla Raids Again (1955), King Kong vs. Godzilla (1963), Mothra vs. Godzilla (1964), Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster (1964), Invasion of Astro-Monster (1965), Ebirah, Horror of the Deep (1966), Son of Godzilla (1967), Destroy All Monsters (1968), All Monsters Attack (1969), Godzilla vs. Hedorah (1971), Godzilla vs. Gigan (1972), Godzilla vs. Megalon (1973), Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla (1974), and Terror of Mechagodzilla (1975).
The Criterion set is the first such collection released in the West, tracking Godzilla's journey from the wrath of atomic power through to kooky world-saving hero, and also features Japanese and U.S. versions of both Godzilla and King Kong vs. Godzilla, audio commentaries, audio essays, new translations, new and archival interviews with the casts and crews and a deluxe hardcover book full of notes on the films and a slew of gorgeous new illustrations, along with much more.
If that trailer has your radioactive breath set to full blast, you'll be pleased to know Criterion's Godzilla box set will be released on October 29th.
Marvel Finds Its Kate Bishop For Hawkeye TV Show – Hailee Steinfeld!
On September 9, 2019 By outofdavesheadIn blog post, comic book news, film news, TV news, UncategorizedLeave a comment
Variety are reporting that Marvel are close to signing Hailee Steinfeld to play Kate Bishop, in their new Disney Plus limited series, Hawkeye.
Jeremy Renner will move across from the movies to play Hawkeye, and Steinfeld will play Kate Bishop, a character who took on the mantle of the Hawkeye name, while Clint Barton was off doing dark deeds as Ronin (as seen in Avengers: Endgame).
We're big fans of Steinfeld, here at Out Of Dave's Head Towers, from her breakthrough role in the Cohen Brothers' 2010 remake of True Grit, through to her superb turns in films including The Edge of Seventeen and the Transformers film it's okay to like, Bumblebee.
Since these series on Disney Plus will be more directly linked to the Marvel Cinematic Universe (unlike the ABC and Netflix shows, which drifted further away from the MCU over time), it will be intriguing to see whether Steinfeld as Bishop will eventually cross over into future films.
Hawkeye will string his bow on Disney Plus in autumn 2021.


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Home Forums > Double Bass > General Forums [DB] > Miscellaneous [DB] >
Motown Bassist James Jamerson's German Upright Bass.
Discussion in 'Miscellaneous [DB]' started by Treena Foster, Mar 31, 2004.
Mar 31, 2004 #1
Treena Foster
I'm from Venus.
Can you believe that JJJ would sell his fathers bass.......
Treena
Don't_Fret Justin Schornstein
That's terrible....yet extremely tempting. Why is it selling for so little?
Davehenning
Somethings are just not right and that is one of them.
Maybe someone could get in contact with someone like Stevie Wonder or Smokey Robinson to buy the instrument and then donate it to Hitsville are the Rock Hall of Fame? Or at the very least, have it in safekeeping.
Thor Gold Supporting Member In Memoriam
Warwick, Rhode Island, USA
That is very disconcerting.
Yet I am not going to castigate his son, as I have no idea
what his personal circumstances are. There are times in life
that those things have to go, medical issues, money issues, etc. Who is to say what's right?
But I agree with DaveH, if I had the bucks I would buy it
and preserve it.
NJL
this is horrible.
i have a Fender that Willie Weeks played on and autographed for me - i don't care if i was living in my car, living on the corner or even worse - had to move in with my mother in law - i would never sell it!!! (although Thor tried to get me drunk and steal it last week)
how sad, but then again, who am i to judge
KSB - Ken Smith said:
Treena, this post might do a bit better in the Double Bass section.
By the looks of the Back the Bass, it looks to be a 'Roth' Labeled model Bass. I have seen that Crown on another Roth before. The condition of the Bass looks too good to be a carved Bass and the Top Grain seems to indicate that the Bass is Plywood. Still all in all, a 50+ year old German Plywood Bass will make many players happy. The Purfling design in the Back around the Crown is on many of the Post war German production Basses.
Ken, you are spot on, on all accounts.
Maybe if I am nice a mod will move this to the URB forum for us. I really do not wish to cross post on the board.
jazzbo
I am totally and completely horrified.
I hope Dr. Licks bids and gets it.
The bidding has already begun........
Auction: 2004 April Music Memorabilia
Bidders: 3
Current Bid: $675.00 ($793.13 with BP)
Reserve Status: Reserve (If Any) Not Posted Yet
Internet Bidding Ends: April 16, 2004 10:00 PM CDT
Current time: 4:15 PM
Time left: 16d 5h 44m
The Golden Boy
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Treena Foster said:
Actually, it's pretty cool right here where it is, at least in the Electric Bass section.
I think more electric bassists are familiar enough with Jamerson than frequent the DB forums.
If this were there I wouldn't have seen it.
I would pay up to $2000 for it, but I don't have the cash beyond that.
jazzbo said:
With the monumental status of Jamerson and the amount of hits it's been played on, I don't think that thing is going for less than $50. Grand that is.
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Sacralidge!!! GAH!!!
Apr 1, 2004 #14
Tim Cole Supporting Member
I'll leave this thread here, and send a copy to DB Misc. as well.
We should find a way to get in touch with Berry Gordy. I think he would buy that instrument. That bass and Jamerson certainly helped to make him a wealthy man.
I would guess 2-3K would be the limit on the value of a Bass like this. Anything more will just be hype.
When I go (pass,die), my kids are welcome to sell what ever they have to for financial or any other reasons.
It's nice to be remembered but survival come first.
You really think it'll top out that low?
People have a reverence for Jamerson that few, if any besides Jaco, can match. The fact that he did most of his work with 3 basses, 4 if you include the 5 string, and this is one of them.
Whether that bass is worth any more than 2K, the fact remains that it's Jamerson's bass, it's being sold by his son and has provenance, and it's been played on more hit records than any of us can shake a stick at, it's going to go for much more.
Popular music is dominated by its stars, and people go kooky about getting a piece of their star. Why else is a parts guitar listed as having a minimum bid of $100,000?
http://www.christies.com/promos/jun04/claptonGuitars/promo_gallery.asp?page=1
Because it's Eric Clapton's, it's been played on loads of hits, TV shows, concerts, etc. Again, it's just a parts guitar, who's name happens to be Blackie. That thing is going to go for a Million, just watch. I'm not kidding.
I don't see why Jamerson's drawing power shouldn't be proportional to Clapton's. Granted, fewer people know Jamerson's name, but more people know the songs he played on than Clapton. Not only are Jamerson's songs recognized by rock guys, but jazz guys, R&B guys, soul guys...
It's not just about the instrument. It's about the audience.
There's a whole other world of people who have a lot more money than anyone else, whether it makes sense to anyone else, the person with the most money wins, period. If I had the money and wanted Jamerson's bass, I would outbid ANYONE to get it. If someone had almost as much money as me, they'd TRY to outbid me- but they would fail.
Unfortunately, I don't have the money, so I've already been outbid.
Well like I said, anything over 3K would be 'Hype' money. Lets face it, it's just a factory made German 'Plywood' Bass !!
Please........ Correct me if I am wrong !!
I happen to think you're right. We know generally
the market value of a bass of this ilk.
I am curious to see how high the hype component
of its value will take it. Whether the hypecash will be
merely ridiculous, senselessly absurd, or truly sublime.
Methinks a 'collector' will end up with it as an
'investment', and it will sit in a corner unplayed
for some years until it is time to divest.
It will eventually have its own story, like
'The Red Violin'.
You're completely right!
At the point it becomes "pay for the pleasure" of owning it. Just the same as someone would probably pay more to have either the first bass you made, or your personal bass! Clapton's 'Blackie' is a parts guitar, somewhere in the neighborhood of 3-4 grand, but it's not really what the instrument is, it's who wants to own it.
Good for them! I hope they can get $100,000+ for it.
The important part has been left for all in the grooves on all those great records.
I thought about this a bit more (yes, I have no real life to speak of), and I actually disagree...
Hype would be a "German made plywood bass JUST LIKE the kind used by James Jamerson..."
An Epiphone Casino or a Hofner 500/1 Beatle Bass are victims of Hype. To have one because your hero has one- even though they may not be the best- you're paying the best price. Casinos are decent guitars, but are they worth more than an ES-330? No, but Lennon, McCartney and Harrison played Casinos, not ES-330s, consequently, they're worth more money. But to have THE ONE your hero played- that's collectability. Lennon's Rickenbacker 325 in the Lennon museum is probably one of the most expensive instruments in the world- should it ever go up for sale- as an ENTIRE GENERATION associates that guitar with the Beatles. Just as when you see the Bangles and Susanna Hoffs is strumming away at that Jetglo Rick, it's the 'cute chick with the Beatles guitar.' Whether or not that guitar plays good (John and his buddies just plopped the Bigsby on with no measuring), or is comfortable (have you ever played one of those 3/4 scale Rics?), sounds good (Rics are Rics...), that guitar is worth more than most any other instrument in the world- because of who owned it and what it was used on.
Rick recognizes this and has had a Lennon signature as well as a vintage reissue series- they cost more because of hype- and people pay it.
Hofner is pretty well still in business because of the 500/1 bass.


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Summertime is Right Around the Corner! Here's Our Guide to Camps in the High Country
Published Tuesday, April 19, 2016 at 4:15 pm
Looking for a way to keep your kids happy and active this summer? Sign them up for one of the High Country's many summer camp programs and keep them moving, learning and making friends this year.
Listed below, our guide to all things summer camps in the area include programs for every interest.
Do you have a camp program you'd like to add to our list? Send the details to [email protected], and we'll include it.
As summertime approaches and more information is released on upcoming programs, we'll continue to update this list for you. Stay tuned for more and keep checking back!
Many of these programs fill up fast, so find the one that's right for your family and register today.
Camp Cogger (KAMPN4Autism)
(Wildcat Ridge Rd, Deep Gap, NC)
Its goal is to provide an overnight camping program, providing fun with hiking, fishing, music, art and other activities in a relaxed setting. Both children with autism and their family members can participate in this nature-based camp.
Age: Open to all ages
Date: July 1-3, 8-10, 15-17, 22-24 and 29-31 – Fri. 12 p.m.-Sun. afternoon
Price: $50 deposit and no fees
Contact [email protected] or 828-264-0054 or visit www.KAMPN4autism.appstate.edu for more information.
Holston Camp
(PO Box 428, Banner Elk, NC)
Established in 1955 in the mountains of WNC on 150 acres of forest, lakes and streams, Holston welcomes kids seeking a refuge from the seasonal heat and a sanctuary for spiritual, mental and physical growth. Your kids are welcome to stay in the overnight (for all ages) or day camp (for elementary school children).
Age: 1st-12th grades – go to website for specific groups
Date: June 12-Aug 12
Price: $110-$599 – price goes up as your kids get older and varies depending on need
Registration: Open – must create an account first
For more information, email [email protected] or visit www.holstoncenter.org/summer-camp/.
Hands on History Camp
(Horn in the West and Hickory Ridge Museum, Boone, NC)
We are proud to announce the Horn in the West and the Hickory Ridge Living History Museum will be hosting a Hands on History Camp. This camp will put students in the shoes of frontiersmen, Native Americans, and early settlers of the region. Campers will participate in period games, create crafts, and learn the importance of keeping history alive for future generations. Contact us at [email protected] or 828-264-2120.
Date: July 12-15, 8:45 a.m. to noon
Ages: Rising 5th and 6th graders
Registration: Open until June 1
LMC Creative and Performing Arts Camp (CAPA)
(Lees-McRae, 191 Main Street, Banner Elk, NC)
Explore drama, dance, music, technical theater and other art forms with CAPA!
CAPA, a model arts program for youths in WNC, discovers creative potential and individual self in a relationship to the world. The creative and preforming arts are essential to the youth's environment, one that is safe and respectful and is central to building a cohesive and collaborative learning experience.
It strives for five goals:
To deliver a comprehensive curriculum which is supported by the National Standards for Art Education.
To provide opportunities for youth to discover their own creative potential through a wide range of arts disciplines.
To encourage and nurture the development of self-awareness and confidence.
To foster an appreciation and awareness of the impact the arts have in society.
To develop a sense of community through rich arts experiences.
Age: PreK-High School
Date: Mon., June 20-Fri., June 24 (PreK-8th Grade) and Sat., June 18-Fri., June 24 (High School)
Price: $220 (PreK-8th Grade) $300 (High School) – multiple child discount available for $50 with a nonrefundable deposit of $40, subtracted from total due
Contact Stacey Burgess Trivett, CAPA director, at [email protected] or 828-898-3372 for more information.
Athletic and Recreational Camps
App State's Camp UREC
(Appalachian State University, Student Rec Center, 150 Bodenheimer Drive)
Explore ASU's campus through a day camp setting!
Camp UREC strives to have your camper have fun by exploring new things. Their full participation will be required.
Age: Rising 2nd-6th graders (general camp) and rising 7th-9th graders (Campers for Leadership Training (C.I.L.T. and Adventure Week)
Date: June 13-July 29, Mon.-Fri. 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. with drop off at 7:45 a.m. and pick up at 5:30 p.m.
Price: $50 nonrefundable deposit and TBA
Registration: April 1
Call 828-262-2100, email [email protected] or visit its website for more information.
Camp Buckeye
(Buckeye Rec Center, Beech Mountain, NC)
See what the summer has in store for your kids with Camp Buckeye, the action packed adventure camp brought to you by Beech Mountain Parks and Rec.
Date: End of June-Beginning of August
Schedules are subject to change. Call 828-397-3003 for more information.
Blowing Rock Parks and Rec Summer Day Camp
Age: Rising 1st-7th graders
Registration: Open for Blowing Rock taxpayers and open at the end of March for non-taxpayers
Dirt Camp
(130 Highway 105 Bypass)
Dirt Camp strives to create a space for open-ended free-play outside, exploring art materials and making new friends.
There will be daily speakers who teach the campers about the community. such as gardening, animals, the Watauga County Public Library, the Hospitality House, food, yoga and music.
Age: Ages 3 and up
Date: June 20-Aug. 12, running from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. with after care available as necessary and no camp June 13-17, July 5-9 and Aug 15-19
Price: $78/w for three days or $120/w for five days with a sibling fee of $35/w for second or more children – must have a week's tuition to hold your spot!
Email [email protected] or visit www.marysmontessori.com.
Honey Bear Kids Camp
(229 Honey Bear Campground Rd., Boone 28607)
Honey Bear Kids Camp strives to have kids learn to enjoy and explore their natural surroundings in a fun, positive way, encouraging confidence, teamwork and healthy peer relationships. Its goal is for campus to learn through numerous outlets and enjoy a summer of memory making fun.
Date: July 5-29, running from 9 a.m.-5p.m., Mon.-Fri., excluding July 4. After Care Hours will be available from 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m. for every camper.
Price: $140/w (sibling discount of 10% off total tuition) and $30/w for extra care
Registration: Early Bird (receive a discounted rate of $110/w now through the end of March)
Call 828-963-4586, email [email protected] or visit www.KidsCampBoone.com for more information.
Rock Dimensions Summer Camps
(Climbing tower @ Footsloggers in downtown Boone, Discovery CourseTM in Blowing Rock, Worley's Cave in Bluff City, TN, Linville Gorge/Wilson Creek in Pisgah Forest, NC and local climbing areas near Boone in the National Park Service)
Read here for more information.
Date: June 20-24, July 11-15, July 18-22 and Aug. 1-5 for the adventure camp and June 27-July 1 for the intermediate camp. The camps will be open Mon. to Fri. from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Price: $475/p for Climbing Adventure Camp and $500 for Intermediate Climbing Camp each with complimentary T-shirt and partial options with inquiry
Call 828-265-3544 or 888-595-6009 or visit the website for more information.
WYN Summer Day Camps
(Western Youth Network, 155 WYN Way, Boone, NC 28607)
WYN strives to encourage participants from all over the county to strengthen their leadership and social skills and challenge themselves through adventure-based activities in a supportive environment. Here, your kids are provided with healthy food and some that is out of their comfort zone.
Age: Rising 6th-9th graders
Date: Mon.-Thurs., 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m. for 5 weeks
Price: $125/w, $100/with reduced lunch, $75/w with free school lunch and scholarships are available
Registration: Coming Soon
For more information, contact Heather Canipe, MSW, at [email protected] or 828-264-5174.
Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute Camps
Continuing Education Division's Extreme Super Summer Camp
(2855 Hickory Blvd, Hudson, NC 28638)
The Continuing Education Division at Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute will offer its "Extreme Super Summer Camp" for kids this year. There will be two topics covered in each session, and campers will be separated into different age groups.
The schedule includes the following sessions:
June 20-24 – Art Expo (Pottery and Art)
June 27-July 1 – Little Robots (Building Robots and Robots Everywhere!)
July 11-15 – Bigger Bots (Same as above) or Destination Science (Mad Science! and Science Adventures)
July 18-22 – Steps Ahead Fitness (Basketball Camp and Kickin' Martial Arts)
July 25-29 – Power Cheer (Cheerleading/Dance and Gymnastics/Dance)
Aug. 1-5 – You've Got Talent (Costumes and Props and Characters and Scripts)
Aug. 8-12 – Speed Camp (Aerodynamics and Pinewood Derby)
Date: June 20-Aug. 8 – Mon.-Fri., 8 a.m.-noon
Age: 5 and up (5-8 for Little Robots Camps and 9 and up for Bigger Bots)
Price: $70/session
Registration: Ongoing with limited space – call 828-726-2242 to register your child today!
Call Public Information Officer Edward Terry at 828-726-2202 for more information.
Watauga's "Kids in the Kitchen" Summer Camp
( 2855 Hickory Blvd, Hudson, NC 28638)
Do you have kids who love to cook? Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute at the Watauga Campus will offer its first summer camp for kids at its new professional culinary arts kitchen.
Your child will learn to prepare cupcakes, puff-pastry desserts, tarts, pizza, and so much more if they attend all or one of the three sessions including "Baking Magic," "Chocolate and Candies" and "Pizza! Pizza!"
Date: June 20-24 (Baking Magic), July 18-22 (Chocolate and Candies) and Aug. 1-5 (Pizza! Pizza!) – all sessions will be Monday-Friday, 1-4 p.m.
Price: $75/w
Registration: Ongoing with limited space – call 828-297-3811 or 828-726-2242 to register your child today!
Northwestern Studios Dance Camps
Ballet Intensive
(P.O. Box 1063 Boone, NC)
Northwestern Studios will focus dancers on ballet technique, turns and leaps and teach them repertory and variations.
Age: 10 and up
Date: June 20-24 (12 p.m.-4:30 p.m.)
Northwestern Studios will focus dancers on dance techniques and have them explore creative dance, do craft activities, and so much more!
Age: 2.5-9
Date: July 11-15 (10 a.m.-noon for young kids and -2 p.m. for older kids)
Price: $85 for a 2.5-5 and $150 for 5-9
Contemporary and Hip-Hip Intensives
Northwestern Studios will focus dancers on techniques, stretching and strengthening and will teach them choreography.
Date: July 11-15 (3 -5 p.m.)
Price: $125 for both styles of dance and $75 for one
For more information about Northwestern Studios and its dance camps, visit online or register at www.northwestern-studios.com/summerclasses
Isabella Griffith works on a kumihimo loom activity during Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute's (CCC and TI) Super Summer Destination Science camp.
Ethan Joyner works on a custom paint job for his pinewood derby race car during CCC and TI's Super Summer Speed Camp.
Keagan Jump adds the finishing touches to her pizza creation during an afternoon session of "Kids in the Kitchen" Super Summer Camp at CCC and TI. CCC and TI is now registering for Super Summer Camp and is offering a wide variety of activities. Sessions will begin the week of June 20.
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Mainoma becomes chairman of AFAR council
By Gloria Ehiaghe
The Association of Forensic Accounting Researchers (AFAR) has elected Prof. Muhammad Akaro Mainoma, as the Chairman of its Advisory Council and Board of Trustees. Similarly, its President, Dr. Godwin Oyedokun and 1st Vice President, Dr. Titilayo Fowokan have also been elected the as first Vice Chairman and second Vice Chairman of the Advisory Council respectively. In…
Muhammad Akaro Mainoma, as the Chairman of its Advisory Council and Board of Trustees.<br />
The Association of Forensic Accounting Researchers (AFAR) has elected Prof. Muhammad Akaro Mainoma, as the Chairman of its Advisory Council and Board of Trustees.
Similarly, its President, Dr. Godwin Oyedokun and 1st Vice President, Dr. Titilayo Fowokan have also been elected the as first Vice Chairman and second Vice Chairman of the Advisory Council respectively.
In his new role, Mainoma is to assume responsibilities for leading the association to growth and efficiency, given his experience in corporate governance, public sector and international accounting.
A statement by the Association explained that Mainoma belonged to many professional and academic bodies both in Nigeria and abroad, including the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (CITN), Association of National Accountants of Nigeria (ANAN) and International Association of Accounting Educators and Researchers, amongst others.
He has served in many capacities in both the public and private sector. He was a Commissioner for Finance in Nasarawa State and the immediate past Vice Chancellor of Nasarawa State University, Keffi.
Commenting on his new role, Mainama said, "I'm delighted to be part of this opportunity for a focused research.
As the field is getting recognition in our land, there is need to support it with cutting edge researches to explain phenomena and articulate basis of decision.
"At this board, we shall discuss the possibility of floating a journal of Forensic Accounting and Fraud Investigation (JFAFI), as soon as possible, to provide an outfit for the publication of forensic researches only.
This will be published twice in a year, specifically March and September."
In his remark, President of the Association and an Associate Professor at Charisma University, United Kingdom, Dr. Godwin Oyedokun expressed confidence in the capability of the new chairman to drive the association to its goal of curbing financial related crimes, essentially through research, towards economy sustainability.
He also reiterated the commitment of AFAR to enhance forensic accounting research in Africa and beyond.
Association of Forensic Accounting Researchers
Dr. Godwin Oyedokun
Dr. Titilayo Fowokan
Prof. Muhammad Akaro Mainoma
Delivery of Humanitarian Assistance in Tigray
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AFAR re-appoints Mainoma as governing council chairman
The Association of Forensic Accounting Researchers (AFAR) has re-appointed Prof. Muhammad Mainoma as Chairman of the association's Governing Council after a successful three-year tenure. Mainoma, who served as the pioneer Chairman of AFAR was re-appointed at the association's board meeting held in Lagos recently. A statement by AFAR Global President, Prof. Godwin Oyedokun, informed that…
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Ham Radio 1956 - 20xx
I was first licensed in 1956 as novice class WN7FLC in Fairfield, Montana. My first contact was with WN7FFG in Rigby, Idaho, on 80-meter CW. I became conditional class licensee W7FLC in 1957. I moved to California in 1963 into a forest of TV antennas at Vandenberg Village (near Lompoc) after graduating from Montana State University and accepting employment with Lockheed Missiles & Space Company. Earning a living and raising a family got in the way and I let my W7FLC license expire. I managed to keep in contact with the hobby by listening on the bands, maintaining my code speed, and writing a few technical articles for publication. I relicensed in 2004 as amateur extra class AE6PM after I retired from Lockheed Martin Missiles & Space Co. in Sunnyvale, California.
I started with an ARC5 receiver and a homebuilt cw transmitter on the novice 80M band with homebuilt power supplies. My first commercial receiver was a RME-45. I have also owned and operated a Lettine 240, a Hallicrafters SX-96, a Heathkit Mowhawk, a Heathkit Apache, a Heathkit Cheyenne, a Heathkit SB-200, and Yaesu FT-840, FT-847, FT-857, FT-8900, FT-60R, VX-150 and the Kenwood TM-V71A.
My first amateur radio antenna was an 80-meter dipole between two 35' poles on the farm near Fairfield, Montana. The 35' poles were made from one discarded power pole found in a ditch by the road, dragged home behind the tractor and then split lengthwise. A second 20' pole was purchased from the telephone company and cut in half and the 10' sections buried 6' into the ground formed the base of a 35' wooden tilt-up. The antenna was fed with 75 ohm twin lead. My antenna before that was about 120' made up of 3' pieces of strands of welding cable tied together after the insulation was burned off of the cable, stretched between the house and the granary.
The house was 12' x 24' divided into two rooms. It was on a 12' x 24' basement of which I had half. Water was from a shallow well and the outhouse was about 100' to the rear, next to the coal/wood shed. Not exactly the "good old days" in my opinion. Water was good except when a mouse fell into the well or irrigation water muddied it. The outhouse wasn't a big hit when the temperature was minus 30 degrees F either.
My first mobile station when I was in high school was a 10M transmitter and a 10M tunable BCB converter. The used equipment dealer that sold it to me neglected to mention that we were at the bottom of the sunspot cycle and there was no activity on 10M. Live and learn! My second mobile was a Lettine 240 transmitter and a homebrew BCB converter built from an article in Radio & TV News. The transmitter was in the trunk of my 1951 Chevrolet and I rigged up a windshield wiper motor so that I could tune it remotely. I finally graduated to a Heathkit Cheyenne transmitter and the same homebrew SW-to-BCB converter. The transmitter was powered by a PE103 dynamotor. The car engine almost stalled when the dynamotor started!
My primary HF station today is a Yaesu FT-847 and Hy-Gain HT-18 vertical. The backup HF station is a Yaesu FT-840 and Heath SB-200 with the HT-18 vertical or a Hustler 40BTV vertical or a 40/20/10M dipole. My mobile station is a Yaesu FT-857 with either hamstick or Hustler antennas for HF and a Comet mag mount for VHF/UHF. My home station for VHF/UHF is a Yaesu FT-8900 and Kenwood TM-V71A with the FT-847 as a backup.
Technology has changed over the years and I've kept up with some and let time pass by with others. I've always felt very fortunate that my hobby and my interest and my degree have always complemented each other.
Member/officer/director in the Santa Clara County Amateur Radio Association, the Saratoga Amateur Radio Association, and the Silicon Valley Emergency Communications System. Also an active member of the Silicon Valley Volunteer Examiner Group and Communications Committee chairman for the Saratoga Community Emergency Response Team. ARRL Emergency Coordinator for the City of Saratoga.


I'm exploring Lifter LMS on WordPress to host our online course. I want to make sure this platform is accessible for everyone and that it works with screen readers. Does anyone have experience with that platform and if it's screen reader accessible?
This topic was modified 1 year, 2 months ago by tsmookler.
I'm not really sure. I'd suggest downloading and installing it on a dev/test environment and test it out. Also try reaching out to the plugin developers – they might be able to explain any accessibility affordances they've built into their plugin. What level of accessibility are you looking for? Accessibility is a lot more than just making sure screen readers can "see" everything. Colors, sound, motion and even just the language used in text content, has accessibility implications. Please don't let that scare you off though! It's good to be aware of accessibility and to design for it.
I recommend asking at https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/lifterlms#new-post so the plugin's developers and support community can help you with this.
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In today's political climate I hesitate to use Tea Party as a title for my post, but thankfully today's treat had nothing to do with the Iowa Caucuses and everything to do with getting all dolled up and drinking tea out of fancy china.
Our Christmas break is coming to an end and Camille is back in school tomorrow, much to her chagrin. But we definitely made the most of our final vacation day of the season.
Camille put on her fanciest dress (navy tulle adorned with silver glitter) and we met up with girlfriends at the Savannah Tea Room.
There were candles and flowers at the table, beautiful tea cups at every seat, and three excited girls trying not to talk too loudly while discussing who had put on lipstick and how they could get their hands on some more.
The tea we ordered for them was already sweetened, but they couldn't resist the rock sugar at the table and added copious amounts to each cup.
Camille enjoyed her lunch, but the biggest hit was the edible flower. It looked like an orchid to me, but the waiter said they were edible so she ate two of them. She won't eat a french fry, but an orchid? Give her seconds, please!
We said good-bye to our lunch dates and then I made good on a promise to take Camille ice skating in Savannah. I left my phone (aka camera) in the car because I didn't want to risk dropping it on the ice, but I do wish I'd been able to get some video of her skating today. In stark contrast to our last skating adventure, she spent very little time splayed out on the ice and most of the time really skating. We held hands as she zipped around the rink, and every now and then she'd say, "I'm going to skate by myself! Don't hold my hand!" And I was simultaneously proud, a little sad and terrified that she'd hit her head on the ice without me there to catch her. But we all survived, and I'm excited to take her skating again next year.


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You've already made the most important decision and that is to learn Spanish; the second most spoken language in the world by native speakers. Now you need to decide which apps to use.
Learning languages has never been easier and a big reason for that is due to technology. Obviously when you're learning a language it's important to get out and speak to people. I can't stress this enough, but if you don't have any vocabulary and you don't know any grammar structures then you're going to have a hard time speaking.
When I learn a new language I like to get in as much input as possible within the first couple of months then I start trying to speak it. I understand people are different and some of you will have the confidence to start speaking from day one. But regardless of where you're at, I think there's no debate that you will need some apps to help you learn.
Luckily for you the apps available today are amazing. With the internet, the language learning community keeps growing and the people trying to contribute to that community is growing too. And as the competition gets bigger, the apps keep on getting better.
And considering that Spanish is such a popular language to learn, this means you have a lot of choice when choosing which apps to help you learn.
It might be an obvious one but for us the best app to learn Spanish is Duolingo. It won't get you to fluency but it'll definitely help you along the way. I've used Duolingo for a few different languages and I think it works best with romantic languages.
For those of you who aren't familiar with Duolingo, it's an enormous online language learning community now, possible the most popular language app available.
Duolingo uses a series of games and exercises that practise your speaking, listening, reading and writing. The course takes you through different modules that start off with things like 'the woman,' 'the apple,' until you reach grammar structure like the future conditional. Duolingo incentivises you, through streaks, gold circles and leadership boards.
The app has courses for over 30 different languages but the Spanish one is probably the most detailed and comprehensive.
You will need other things to complement your learning but I think anyone starting off learning Spanish should be using Duolingo as some past of their learning process to help you learn vocabulary and grammar structures quickly. If you get this input quickly you'll have more confidence speaking because you'll realise you already know so many words.
If you want to read our comprehensive review of Duolingo you can find it here.
Compared to Duolingo which is teaching you vocabulary and grammar, FluentU is helping you practise a specific skill, perhaps the most difficult skill and that is listening.
FluentU has thousands of authentic videos to help you practise your listening. They are usually subtitled and vary in difficulty so you can watch different ones as your learning improves.
When people start learning, they often overlook the importance of listening practise, then they get to a stage where their other skills are much stronger yet they find it hard to understand someone speaking. That's why I would recommend getting started with your listening from day one. It is a form of input after all. You don't even have to spend that long listening, but a bit a day will make a huge difference in the long run.
The only downside of FluentU is that you have to pay to use it's service. The up side is that they usually give you a free trial, so you can check it works for you before you invest any money in it.
Memrise is essentially a memory app. I would recommend using Memrise to practise learning specific vocabulary but probably not grammar or sentences.
Memrise takes you through exercises with the aim of helping you remember things. The thing I like about Memrise is that it's based on timed repetition, so it will appear in the exercise again before you have the chance to forget it. It's a really useful app to use if you're trying to learn specific vocabulary, especially if it's for an exam or a new topic and you want to get started speaking right away.
Another useful thing about Memrise is that anyone can upload courses to it. On the one hand this isn't always great as it's harder to manage the quality of the courses, but on the other hand you can pick and choose specific courses tailored to you rather than working your way through a course like on Duolingo.
Firstly, my favourite thing about Busuu is that it lets you sign in with google rather than having to create an account. I hate language apps that make you create a new account when you use them because you just end up with a load of password to remember, so this is something I really like about Busuu.
Busuu takes you through modules with increasing difficult like other language apps. If you get stuck there are grammar tips in the corner. Most of the app is free, however you have to pay to access the premium course which isn't as appealing as when you have Duolingo giving away pretty much everything for free.
Hello talk is the app that you're going to use to practise your speaking and writing. It's basically a way to find people learning your language that speak the language you're learning. It's an easy way to find a partner for a language exchange.
Normally you search within your city as people want to meet up but you can also find people just to text instead. A useful feature that Hello Talk has, is the ability to correct each other's messages. So if you keep making the same mistake over and over again, your language partner can correct it for you and show you where you went wrong.
Speaking might be the scariest thing to practise, but if you want to be able to speak Spanish, you're going to have to practise it. I would definitely recommend downloading this app, but you might want to do a bit of Duolingo first so you feel ready to practise talking to people.
Rosetta Stone has come a long way in the past few years. Perhaps one of the most famous names in language learning resources, I tried Rosette Stone a few years ago and found it to be outdated and a bit boring. Now the Rosetta Stone is interactive and much more fun.
You can choose whether you want to learn Latin American or Spanish from Spain which is an advantage Rosetta Stone has over other language learning apps.
The app takes you through the course on a module by module basis, practising reading, writing, listening and speaking. Although it's not my favourite learning device, it might be worth a go if you are learning a specific type of Spanish and you want to make sure you learn the vocabulary and grammar related to that type of Spanish.
SpanishDict isn't going to help you learn Spanish necessarily but it's very useful to have if you're learning Spanish. It's basically what the name says: a dictionary. But in addition to translating words for you it also has the conjugations for every verb you could possible imagine which comes in so useful. Especially if you get to the point where you're learning the subjunctive but can't remember if a verb is irregular or not.
Even if you're not learning Spanish but just going to Spain on holiday or to visit I would highly recommend downloading this app. It will be the most useful app on your phone.
The apps that we've recommended practise different skills. Apps like Duolingo, Busuu and Rosetta Stone take you through Spanish in a course like structure, Memrise helps you remember vocabulary, FluentU helps with your listening skills and Hello Talk helps you practise your writing and speaking skills.
The reason we're recommended such a range of apps to help you learn Spanish is that you need to practise all the skills if you're going to learn. You may find your listening is quite strong, so you don't want to use FluentU, or you're not ready to talk to people yet so you don't want to use Hello Talk. Regardless of where you're at, at some point you'll want to practise all of the language skills and we hope this list can help you.
As mentioned earlier, our top choice for beginners learning Spanish is Duolingo, but as you gain confidence you may find your learning needs change.


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Meeting the people behind the nbn™ network: Melanie
Meeting the people behind the nbn™ network: Sean
Meeting the people behind the nbn™ network: Jacob
Meeting the people behind the nbn™ network: Moj
The nbn™ project | Published on 22 November 2017
One of the biggest ever changes to Australia's telecommunications infrastructure requires hard working people in the business. Here are their stories…
More than 30,000 people in total are working on the nbn™ access network, and our Meet the People series has provided an opportunity for broadband users to learn a bit more about these telecommunications pioneers.
Previously, we've spoken to field technician Jacob, and field engineers Sean and Melanie. Today, we're going to meet someone who works in a different area of NBN Co.
Meet Moj, Product Development Manager at NBN Co
Mojdeh Salehi is on the frontline in rolling out new innovations like Fibre-To-The-Curb (FTTC) across the nation. She works in NBN Co's Products division as a Product Development Manager.
"Product management is like a bird's-eye view," Moj explains. "We sit across the end-to-end implementation because we are accountable for launching the product and delivering an outcome to our customers that is worth investing in."
As you can imagine, when you're working in an operation the scale of NBN Co, implementing a development like FTTC is complex.
Moj plays a vital role in ensuring all the teams across the company are aligned on any new technology developments, and the necessary requirements on carrying them forward so the goal of an operational rollout is achieved.
And Moj is the first to admit that she jumped into the deep end when she came on board at NBN Co.
"I started at NBN Co in 2015 on the Graduate Program, straight out of university," she reveals. "So I initially had little to no idea of the complexity behind rolling out a broadband infrastructure network. Now I'm Product Development Manager! I'm based in the North Sydney office where the entire customer and commercial team are and I really enjoy working at NBN Co. No two days have ever been the same."
There's simply no denying Moj's enthusiasm for her role, as you can see in the video, and there's certainly a lot she needs to organise. Especially on projects close to her heart.
"When we started FTTC it was merely an opportunity. We first worked closely with our strategy and technical teams to understand the technology, the benefits, and the value it would bring to nbn's rollout. Then we engaged our customers – the retail service providers (RSPs) – and worked with them to develop the requirements from an end-user perspective. This way, we made sure that we always had the end-user experience in mind. From there, we bring together teams from across the business – like IT, engineering and operations – to build the product in terms of the processes, the systems and the experience."
You might wonder how anyone keeps on top of it all, but Moj was born for the role.
"When you work on a project this big, it's a huge development across many areas within the business," she confirms.
Working with so many moving parts has its challenges, of course, but Moj believes they're far outweighed by the sense of achievement. "Not a day goes by where I'm not on the phone or meeting with key stakeholders that are helping build the FTTC product. Developing a new product means engagement across both external and internal stakeholders to ensure we deliver on what we promise. Ongoing communication is so important in making sure it's all on track and flowing smoothly."
Whether it is FTTC or other exciting new technologies like DOCSIS 3.1, she will continue to give her all.
"I realise how much of an impact we have on Australia, and the incredible and significant changes that are being enabled through providing access to broadband across the nation. It's really about creating opportunity."
The Latest on Fibre-to-the-Curb for NBN Co
NBN Co has just successfully trialled Fibre-to-the-Curb ahead of its launch in 2018.
This technology, joining the likes of Fibre-to-the-Building (FTTB) and Fibre-to-the-Node (FTTN), is providing a more cost-effective installation process, while retaining fast wholesale broadband speeds and a pathway for future upgrade.
Looking for more information? Check out these frequent questions about connection to the nbn™ network.
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