J.Hannah Co. Releases Sunset Blvd.
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The perfume is a dramatic oriental with notes of rose, yuzu, cinnamon, patchouli, and tonka bean. I studied film in my undergraduate studies and classic films are my favorite. So with this perfume I kept thinking, "What did it smell like in Norma Desmond's dressing room?" Our new perfume Sunset Blvd. is my vision of that scent. In the film the performance by Gloria Swanson is so haunting with all her drama, pride, and sadness. I wanted to reflect the characters descent by capturing a brightness in the spicy citrus top that dries to a fruity floral, and finally a powdered earthy finish. To me, Norma is like a gorgeous wilting flower.
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Ogun to introduce water kiosking for improved water supply
By Bertram Nwannekanma
To end scarcity of potable water supply in Ogun State, Governor Dapo Abiodun-led administration says it will introduce a community-based water supply scheme, 'water kiosking'
Dapo Abiodun
• Warns against bullying in schools
• To unveil new health scheme
To end the scarcity of potable water supply in Ogun State, Governor Dapo Abiodun-led administration says it will introduce a community-based water supply scheme, 'water kiosking'.
Abiodun, who made this known in his New Year broadcast, noted that the new initiative would not only bring the much-needed succour to the people but ensure that water is readily made available across the state.
According to the governor, the state will ensure the improved provision of potable water supply in major towns and cities through a continuous upgrade of production capacity and distribution network.
"We are introducing community-based water supply known as water kiosking, a new initiative that will bring potable water supply to several communities across the state," the governor stated.
On the issue of some parents and guardians bullying teachers in the state, Abiodun vowed that such action would be met with swift sanctions.
"Let me however warn that any act by pupils, students, parents, and guardians that undermines the conducive environment for teaching and learning will be met with swift and severe sanctions. Our schools and institutions cannot be practice pitches for any form of violence, either against a fellow learner or teachers. Ogun State is renowned for Omoluabi ethos and no one will be allowed to rubbish this proud heritage," he said.
Abiodun, while also noting that his administration would be implementing its Public-Private Partnership initiatives for power generation in the state, added that the initiative would improve and guarantee electricity supply to major cities and clusters in the state.
The governor, who also said that the implementation of its multi-modal transport master plan would commence with its modern bus mass transit, added that the mass transit scheme when launched across the state, would be deepened and extended to cover other modes of transportation.
Disclosing that the rejigged Ogun State Health Insurance Scheme would be unveiled for the use of the people in the new year, the governor acknowledged the enterprising spirit of market men and women in the state and disclosed that he had approved the injection of more funds into the Oko'wo Dapo Scheme.
He added that the Ogun State Enterprise Development Agency will roll out a number of initiatives to support micro, small and medium enterprises in the state.
"This month, the rejigged Ogun State Health Insurance Scheme will be unveiled, I am delighted that even ahead of the formal launch, the scheme has recorded significant enlistment of would-be beneficiaries.
"I salute the enterprising spirit of our market men and women. You are the backbone of trade and commerce. We will continue to empower and provide you with all the necessary support to make the new year more rewarding and prosperous for you.
"In this regard, I have approved the injection and disbursement of additional funds into the Oko'wo Dapo scheme. The scheme has been repackaged to benefit from the lessons and improve on the pilot scheme," he said.
The governor further disclosed that a Mother and Child hospital in conjunction with the AbdulSamad Rabiu Africa Initiative would soon berth at the Olabisi Onabanjo University Teaching Hospital, adding that the public-private partnership agreement in respect of the 250 bed hospital left uncompleted by the immediate past administration would soon be finalised.
"Our secondary and tertiary health institutions will continue to receive due attention, specifically, the ongoing rehabilitation and upgrade of facilities at Olabisi Onabanjo Teaching Hospital (OOUTH), Sagamu.
"This flagship tertiary health facility will also host our new ultra-modern mother and child hospital through a partnership with the private sector ( the AbdulSamad Rabiu Africa Initiative (ASR Africa). Likewise, the public-private partnership agreement in respect of the 250-bed proposed specialist hospital at Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta will be finalised and operationalised," he added.
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Today after the markets closed, Arista announced the acquisition of Mojo Networks. This is a very interesting development, and I am curious to see what Arista does with the technology.
What do you think about this team up? Is this a good decision for Arista? How do you see it impacting the WiFi community?
Any wireless engineer who has spent time completing AP-on-a-stick (APoS) surveys has probably used the Terrawave MIMO 802.3af POE battery. It was a heavy lead-acid battery in a metal case, which promised six hours of use before needing a recharge. Most days it did deliver 6 hours when powering an AP with a single radio enabled. However, I often found that if you ran both AP radios, it would regularly give you less; usually running right around 5 hours with a charge during a meal break.
Did I mention it was heavy? Travel through airports and the TSA was a lot of fun too!
Now, Ventev has a new battery, the VenVolt. It's sleek, orange, and much lighter. The VenVolt has a bunch of new features which make this an essential addition to any wireless engineer's toolkit.
The battery is now a lithium iron phosphate. That's the weight savings that makes this thing easy to take on the road. It also ensures plenty of power delivery when needed and long-term stability of that power. Additionally, LiFePO4 battery chemistry is known for higher cycle life and better stability, which should relieve any concerns of a Samsung Note 7 style battery fires.
Better power delivery allows the VenVolt to efficiently deliver 802.3at power; a requirement for 802.11ac access points.
If 802.3at power wasn't enough, Ventev includes a three amp, 15 watt, USB power port. That port can be used to trickle charge a laptop, or it can power my favorite tool, an Odroid, which I always use when surveying.
That power port wouldn't be nearly as exciting for me without the final major upgrade, ethernet passthrough.
A single switch! No more guessing which switch combination was needed for charging.
An LCD screen that shows charge status, voltage, and gives you some guess of the available runtime.
The case is ruggedized and has been drop tested to ensure reliability.
Let's talk through my "new normal" setup with the VenVolt. I connect the AP to the "802.3AF/AT Out" port. There is no difference between that and the old heavy battery.
Next, I connect an ethernet cable between the "Ethernet In" port on the VenVolt and the ethernet port on my Odroid.
Finally, I connect a micro-USB cable between the Odroid and the USB port on the front of the VenVolt.
iPerf, HTTP, Ping endpoint for any throughput/active surveys that I need to run.
TFTP Server – This is where I host boot or firmware files for the many various AP's that I might use for surveys.
DHCP/DNS Server – Makes it easy for the TFTP Updates, client connections, etc.
Encrypted File Storage – This is where I store backups of survey files, any building drawings that I am given, or any specifics that I might need at a location.
One final note. The VenVolt is labeled "MK1". To me, this is a suggestion that updates will come in the future, rather than the "one-and-done" approach of the Terrawave Battery. While I'm excited to see what may come in MK2, this is an excellent upgrade and a definite requirement for anyone who spends time doing APoS surveys.
Ventev Infrastructure supplied me with a VenVolt for testing and provided me the ability to give feedback. All written content provided here is my personal opinion, and has not been manipulated in any way by Ventev. I appreciate all companies who welcome constructive feedback!
KRACK Attack Mitigation – A Call to Arms!
Ask any wireless engineer about the relationship with vendors who make the non-standard clients on their network and you'll likely get a range of responses from quiet sobs to yelled expletives.
Problems ranging from bad driver or firmware updates, devices which don't follow the 802.11 standard, and long delays in problem resolution are all part of the experience.
With that in mind, I want to consider a few things as we begin the KRACK Attack mitigation.
Some vendors will be VERY slow to issue patches. It is absolutely essential that we as wireless engineers who have the ability to approve devices refuse any new client deployments without the appropriate patches.
Bring the security team into the discussion, and ensure that as a united front, unpatched clients are refused!
Those who work in a sales role should warn all customers away from vendors who are not actively communicating their patch strategy, with clearly defined release dates. We should not send money to any company that doesn't see resolving this as one of their highest priorities. Those companies should wither and die.
Many large enterprises have specific budgets for IT security related expenditures. If the budget isn't available from teams responsible for the devices, check with the security team. They may have a budget that can be utilized.
Communicate to the vendors this week. Ask about patching schedules for KRACK. Ask to be included in weekly updates on the status until patches are released. Make it very clear that you see this as a high priority and are not willing to accept a "Maybe, eventually" patch schedule.
As a group of wireless engineers, we cannot accept anything less than appropriate patches which clearly mitigate KRACK.
In case you missed it, a couple of weeks ago I wrote about my experience testing Cape Networks solution for wireless monitoring. You can find that post here. I first learned about Cape Networks at WLPC, and was able to have a conversation with them at Mobility Field Day 2 that you can watch here.
One point that continues to impress me about Cape Networks is the ability to test much more than WiFi.
It really comes down to the strength of the dashboard and the various tests that each sensor can run. The ability to test against internal and external systems is one example.
Each sensor can test against web servers, iperf, or custom ports of your choosing.
Users can configure a test to run against predefined external websites like Adobe Creative Cloud, Microsoft Office 365, Dropbox, and others. But, the sensor can also test against custom websites, checking not just "Is it up?" but HTTP status codes and latency as well.
I've used this recently to help an outside vendor truly understand that "No, our network is not to blame" for the high latency their users are complaining about.
When all other external websites are seeing ~20ms latency, and your web application is averaging ~90ms over a period of weeks, guess what? YOU have a problem!
Averaging 96ms of latency. Maybe that's why the application is always slow?
Obviously, due to the nature of these tests being performed over WiFi, latency, jitter, and packet loss are all expected to be a bit higher, especially if they are performed during times of peak WiFi utilization. However, when you have tests to compare across multiple online services, it's easy to notice standout patterns.
One feature request I would make to Cape Networks is this: Allow test to be ran across both the LAN and WiFi connections. If we can compare across these two mediums, we may also see additional information useful in diagnosing wireless issues.
Have you found a non-WiFi use for the Cape Networks sensors? If so, tell me about them in the comments.


I hope he's as good as he says he is because it would be pretty awesome to see Carpenter come back and score another Halloween film! The filmmaker hasn't really done much with movies recently. The last film he made was The Ward back in 2010. He's mostly been focusing on music and has released a couple of studio albums called Lost Themes and Lost Themes II.
It would be so cool if this next Halloween movie did end up being the scariest of them all. That's going to be a hard feat to accomplish, though.
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Recep Tayyip Erdogan orders 10 ambassadors to declare "non-personality gratuitous" including US representative
Recep Tayyip Erdogan (REUTERS / Afolabi Sotunde)
President of Turkey, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Announced this Saturday, the ambassadors of ten countries, including the United States, Germany and France, they asked the opposition Osman Guard Released, they will be notified "That person will not give thanks as soon as possible".
"I ordered our foreign minister Get ready as soon as possible to declare these ten ambassadors a personalityless cradle"During a visit to central Turkey, the Turkish leader said he did not specify a date.
48 hours ago he threatened the diplomats to leave the country. "I told our foreign minister They cannot be held in our countryErdogan confirmed this, according to reports released this Thursday by various Turkish media outlets.
Ambassadors from the United States, Germany, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, New Zealand, Norway, the Netherlands and Sweden issued a joint statement on Monday night.Fair and immediate settlement of the case" Osman Guard, Turkish publisher and philanthropist, he has become the black beast of government. He has been in jail for four years without trial.
"Is it your job to teach Turkey a lesson? who are you?", The Turkish president responded, underlining that his country's justice is" independent, "local media reported.
On Tuesday, the day after they released their statement, The ambassadors of these ten countries were invited by Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut CavusogluWho considered "UnacceptableHis request for Osman Guard.
Diplomats considered "The continued delay in its implementation (…) pays homage to democracy, the rule of law and the transparency of the Turkish justice system.".
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Osman GuardThe 64-year-old, a key figure in civil society, has been accused of plotting to overthrow Turkey since 2013 under President Erdogan's regime.
Turkish philanthropist and human rights defender Osman Kavala (Europa Press / Archive)
"Keep the Imagination of a Conspiracy"
In December 2019, The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) has ordered his immediate release, to no avail.
In early October, An Istanbul court has ordered the detention of a guard, A wealthy businessman born in Paris, saying "there are no new elements to free him".
He is at the crossroads of the police for supporting anti-government protests against Erdogan in 2013When the current president was prime minister. He was later charged with attempted conspiracy and espionage..
The businessman who always denies the allegations against him, Subject to life imprisonment. He is scheduled to appear in court again on November 26.
In an interview with AFP, Osman Kawala considered last week that with his arrest, the regime of Recep Tayyip Erdogan could justify it. "Plots".
"For me, the real reason for my long detention is the need for the government to maintain the myths of a conspiracy."He announced from his cell through his lawyer.
"Because I was accused of participating in a conspiracy organized by foreign powers. Releasing me would weaken that myth that it is definitely not what the government wants", He explained.
The Council of Europe, of which Turkey is a member, In September, the Turkish government threatened to impose sanctions on the case.
From November 30 to December 2, these sanctions may be adopted at the next council meeting, unless the Turkish judge has already released the businessman.
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(With information from AFP)
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Mike McCarthy Press Conference Transcript - Nov. 5
Read the transcript of Head Coach Mike McCarthy's post-game press conference on Sunday. Packers.com will post these full transcripts after each of Coach McCarthy's press conferences during the 2006 season.
(On first-and-goal, what was the thinking in passing?)
We were in a personnel change, and the play design was to catch their defense in transition - hurry to the line and snap it quickly and hit the one-step slant. That did not occur. The tempo of our huddle break and so forth enabled them to react and make a big play for the Bills.
(Did you think about a run there?)
I have a run-pass option in every situation. I think it's convenient now to say I should have ran it. Once again, you've seen over and over again throughout the year, we have the ability to catch people in transition through personnel substitution, and that was our play design there.
(How does this loss stack up against some of the others?)
This is a hard one because this was a football game we had the opportunity to win, just like the other ones. It's getting too late in the year to let these types of opportunities slip away. This is definitely one we need to overcome as we move forward, but this is a difficult loss.
(What happened on the snap between Wells and Favre?)
Communication - Scott thought he heard the cadence, and obviously it wasn't. Just communication on the quarterback-center exchange.
(Same thing on the first fumbled exchange?)
Correct, both of those.
(Al Harris looked like he was expecting help on the long touchdown, what went wrong on that play?)
We had a huddle call of a two-deep zone. Manuel was obviously hurt on that play. We also have a call where if we have to hurry-up on defense and check through the coverage, that call was also made on the field. I hate to keep saying the same thing but it's what happened: it was a breakdown in communication with two guys playing two different coverages.
(In hindsight, did you think about a timeout with the new personnel on that play?)
Well, there was time because he was down on the field for a while. It was talked about, and I'm just telling you what the communication was on the boundary.
(Dendy seemed to be running across - looked like a lot of confusion, but no timeout?)
That's fine, I obviously didn't think so because I didn't call it. If that's your view, that's your view. I didn't see it that way.
(Seemed like it was only a matter of four plays)
That's part of the game. I think that's convenient to sit there and say 'Wow, we played a good game except for four plays.' If you are in the other locker room, they feel good about those four plays. Minus-four in the turnover ratio, you're not going to win too many football games. I haven't been a part of any that I can recall. Those are four big plays in the game. We did a lot of positive things. I don't want to sit here and sound like a broken record, but you have to put the ball in the end zone and keep them out of the end zone. For the most part, I thought our defense was exceptional. Special teams I think we struggled, and on offense the turnovers - you can't win that way.
(Do you analyze the tape like any other week or turn to Minnesota?)
Well, you need to analyze it, and that's what tomorrow is. We'll bring them in tomorrow, watch the film and go through it, talk about the giveaways on offense and keep stressing that. It's been a reoccurring theme for us all year, and until we get it fixed, it's going to keep us from winning football games.
(Buffalo had nine first downs - that your defense or their offense?)
I say it's our defense. I think the defense is playing well, and the last two weeks they're getting better. I think they had a good performance today. Most of their points came off turnovers and field position. They clearly won the field position battle today, but I think our defense is clearly making progress.
(Injuries?)
Jennings came back, he had the ankle. I'll know more tomorrow, but he's sore. Nick Collins is being tested right now. He has a back bruise so we're testing his kidneys now. Manuel went back in the game. He just had the wind knocked out of him.
(How much better is your offense with Jennings in there?)
I think we're much better when he's in there. He's a good player, a productive player. He's a starter.
(Can you talk about the positives - play of d-line?)
Once again, I thought the defense did a great job of keeping us in the game in the first half. With the turnovers, it was only a 10-0 game. We had a number of momentum swings that we didn't take full advantage of it. The defense was a big part of it. When you sack the quarterback, that's a big play for the defense. That was a big part of maintaining the momentum in the second half.
(Looked pretty angry going into the half - what did you say?)
I addressed the turnovers and the special teams. I thought the defense was playing very well to that point, and they needed to carry us in the second half. I thought they did for the most part.
(What didn't you like about the special teams?)
Field position number one. Our return units continue to struggle. We are not maintaining our blocks. Those are some of the things I saw on the field.
(Does this sting a bit more because you were able to move the ball so well?)
It stings, yes.


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House Democrats' tax plan would increase marriage penalty for wealthy couples
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The tax package House Democrats unveiled this week would increase the so-called marriage penalty for wealthy couples.
Couples who file a joint tax return experience a marriage penalty if their income-tax bill is larger than the one they'd get filing as single taxpayers.
A penalty is more common when each spouse earns a similar income, according to the Tax Policy Center. Penalties exist in current rules, though the 2017 Republican tax law reduced their scope.
The House legislation — which raises about $2.1 trillion in taxes over a decade from corporations and the wealthy to finance an expansion of the U.S. safety net and other measures — increases the existing penalty.
The proposal would raise the top income-tax rate to 39.6% from 37%. A single filer with more than $400,000 of income in 2022 would pay that rate. However, the $450,000 income threshold for married couples filing a joint return isn't much higher. (It'd have to be double, or $800,000, to avoid a marriage penalty in this context.)
(Currently, a single filer with more than $523,600 of income pays the top rate, compared with $628,300 for married couples.)
"There's clearly a bigger marriage penalty," Leon LaBrecque, an accountant and certified financial planner at Sequoia Financial Group, said of the House legislation.
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The penalty's impact would extend beyond income tax on wages. A new 25% top federal tax rate on investment income (from appreciated stock and dividends) would also kick in at the $400,000 (singles) and $450,000 (married) levels in 2022.
"It's not everyday Americans [who'd be affected by the change]," Paul Auslander, a CFP and the director of financial planning at ProVise Management Group, said of the income range. "It's pretty high."'
Depending on the couple, the change could amount to several thousand dollars of extra tax per year, he said.
"That's not chump change," he said. "It's not going to break anybody, but it's an annoyance."
Tax legislation
Several revisions may occur as lawmakers continue to debate the contours of the broad package, which may cost as much as $3.5 trillion.
The legislation's success also isn't guaranteed due to Democrats' razor-thin margins in the House and Senate and competing visions for how the richest Americans should be taxed.
House Democrats likely established the income bands for married couples to raise more money for their agenda, Auslander said. Reducing or getting rid of the marriage penalty would mean less tax revenue.
As is, the top tax rate and income bands proposed would raise $170.5 billion over a decade, according to the Joint Committee on Taxation, which is Congress' nonpartisan tax scorekeeper.
If the marriage penalty remains intact through the legislative process, high-income couples may change their financial plans.
For example, couples may consider filing separate tax returns or even staying single, LaBrecque said.
Filing a separate tax returns frequently results in a higher tax liability under current law, according to the Tax Policy Center.
However, the House legislation may not make this route a money-saver for many people — couples filing separate returns would hit the top 39.6% bracket after $250,000 of income.
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New Cancer Immunotherapy Platform Harnesses Power of Therapeutic Ultrasound
Researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center have developed and tested a new therapeutic ultrasound treatment platform that improves two types of cancer immunotherapy.
They named the system "MUSIC," or Microbubble-assisted, UltraSound-guided Immunotherapy of Cancer.
MUSIC can be used to image and burst microbubbles that have accumulated on tumors.
Researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center have developed and tested a new therapeutic ultrasound treatment platform that improves two types of cancer immunotherapy: the antitumor immune response and the response to checkpoint inhibitors.
They named the platform "MUSIC," which is derived from Microbubble-assisted, UltraSound-guided Immunotherapy of Cancer. With its integrated ultrasound capabilities, the MUSIC platform can first be used to image the accumulation of microbubbles on tumors – and then used to oscillate and burst the accumulated microbubbles. Loosely translated as "sound pores," sonoporation uses ultrasound energy to open "pores" in cellular membranes that allow the transfer of new molecules (or genes) into a cell.
The marriage of sonoporation with cancer immunotherapy is novel in the way that the MD Anderson team, led by Wen Jiang, MD, PhD, assistant professor of radiation oncology, designed MUSIC to deliver molecules that activate the immune system. During preclinical testing of the system, Dr. Jiang and his team observed a 60% complete tumor eradication rate in breast cancer models, significantly improved antitumor responses (primary tumor control with decreased systemic progression) and minimal toxicity effects in other experiments, and superior survival in a combination therapy group.
"Our findings show that the MUSIC strategy is capable of paving the way toward novel image-guided strategies for targeted cancer immunotherapy," said Dr. Jiang "Although the majority of cancer immunotherapies have focused on boosting the adaptive branch of the body's immune system, there has been a growing realization that both the innate and adaptive branches of the body's immune system need to be engaged to generate optimal antitumoral immunity. This understanding has led to the development of new immunotherapies that target the regulators of innate immune systems…"
The highly technical aspects of this project have been published in Nature Nanotechnology. The article is titled, "Cancer Immunotherapy Based on Image-Guided STING Activation by Nucleotide Nanocomplex-Decorated Ultrasound Microbubbles."
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The story is the same in nearly every city across the United States. With few exceptions, trees are sparse in socioeconomically disadvantaged and neighborhoods of color and more prominent in wealthier, whiter neighborhoods. Redlining policies, dating back to the 1930s, helped lay the groundwork for this inequity.
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What is Pink Himalayan salt?
Himalayan salt is a kind of rock salt with many benefits. It is mined from the foothills of the Himalayas in Pakistan and can be found in most health food stores. Pink Himalayan salt has gained immense popularity because of its various health benefits and is used worldwide; many people substitute regular table salt with Himalayan salt.
What Are Pink Himalayan Salt Benefits?
Himalayan Salt Price
What Is Black Himalayan Salt And Its Benefits?
What Are Himalayan Salt Lamp Benefits?
What Is The Use Of Himalayan Salt Inhalers?
Cleansing Crystals With Himalayan Salt
How Much Should I Have And How To Have It?
Does Himalayan Salt Have Iodine?
Himalayan Salt Spiritual Benefits
Where Is Himalayan Salt From?
Are you thinking of leading a healthier lifestyle as well? It is never too late. This article will discuss all you need to know about these pretty pink crystals. Himalayan salt is a new craze in the health food industry. It is known for its many benefits and can be used as a natural remedy for many ailments. Himalayan salt price has been on the rise over the last few years.
Pink Himalayan Salt has several benefits. This salt is extracted from ancient sea beds once covered by water. It is used in cooking and as a healthier alternative to table salt because it contains 84 different beneficial minerals and elements that regular salt does not. Some people even use pink Himalayan salt in water and lemons for a healthier version of lemonade.
Himalayan salt is a new craze in the health food industry. It is known for its many benefits and can be used as a natural remedy for many ailments. Himalayan salt price in Pakistan has been on the rise over the last few years due to the demand from the market. The price of Himalayan salt ranges between $5 to $8 for 100 grams; this is much higher than other salts available in the market, but the added benefits are numerous.
Black Himalayan salt is a rock salt mined in the Khewra Salt Mine in Pakistan. It is marketed as a healthy and natural form of salt with many health benefits, such as detoxification, reduced inflammation, and improved sleep.
One of the most common health benefits of black Himalayan salt is detoxification. One plausible mechanism behind this effect is that black Himalayan salt contains high iodine levels, which may help remove toxins from the body.
Himalayan salt lamps provide several benefits, including purifying the air and adding a pleasant ambiance to any room. Salt lamps are made up of two parts: the lamp itself and a bulb. The bulb is typically an incandescent light or LED light, which provides heat and light. The lamp comprises Himalayan salt crystals that act as an ionizer. When heated by the lightbulb, salt crystals release negative ions, which purify the air and add a pleasant ambiance to any room.
Himalayan salt inhalers are natural remedies for respiratory problems. They help with asthma, bronchitis, allergies, and other respiratory conditions. The inhaler comprises a small container that holds the Himalayan salt crystals. It also has a mouthpiece that can be attached to it with a rubber band or string. The user inhales the Himalayan salt crystals through their mouth into their lungs by sucking in through the mouthpiece.
Many people use crystals to remove negative energy or r sheer beauty; however, these crystals need to be cleansed.
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This is especially true for those advised by doctors to drink more water. This is because the body will not be able to process all this water without Himalayan salt, which will help with hydration and increase electrolytes in the body. Himalayan salt is also an excellent way of reducing inflammation and decreasing joint pain since it contains a high amount of potassium, magnesium, and calcium.
Iodine is a mineral that is essential for human health. It helps the thyroid gland produce hormones that regulate metabolism, growth, and development. These hormones are necessary for the body to maintain a healthy weight. Iodine also helps the body use energy from food and produce healthy red blood cells. Himalayan salt does not contain iodine, so it's not recommended as an alternative to table salt.
Some people believe that consuming Himalayan salt can help them achieve spiritual benefits such as peace and tranquility. However, no scientific studies have shown Himalayan salt to have any spiritual gifts.
Himalayan salt has been used in cooking and as a spice for centuries. pink salt comes from remnants of ancient seabeds that crystallized 600 million years ago. It's mined deep inside the mountains of Pakistan at the Khewra Salt Mine.
There are many salt exporters from Pakistan but Standard salts are one of the largest manufacturers of Himalayan salt and export to Europe, Russia, Spain, Arab Emirate, and the USA. Their salt mining is done from the foothills of the salt range system in Kalabagh and Khewra. About 800 million pounds of salt is mined in Pakistan each year making it the second-largest in the world.
This is about 325,000 tons of salt a year. Over its lifetime is estimated to be 220 million tons produced. Amazingly, this is nothing compared to what is still stored there, which is estimated to be about 6.687 billion tons. The mine is 748 feet deep and has 11 stories. The Khewra salt mine is filled with tunnels that run nearly half a mile into the mountain range. Only 50% of what is mined is taken out, the remaining 50% is carved as support columns for this gigantic mine.
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Village of Sterling, NE
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Village of sterling
Situated in the rich fertile valley of the Nemaha River, Sterling is one of the most prosperous agricultural districts in the country. Sterling, population 507, is the second largest town in Johnson County and is located 14 miles northwest of Tecumseh, our county seat, and 35 miles southeast of Lincoln, our state Capital.
Contract Opportunity
Dated: December 20, 2019
Village of Sterling, Nebraska is currently soliciting bids from interested persons to mow and trim the Village of Sterling Cemetery for three (3) years commencing April 1, 2023. All persons interested may contact the Village Clerk at P.O. Box 309, Sterling, Nebraska 68443, Tel. No. (402) 866-4545 to obtain details regarding such project. All interested bidders shall be required to submit sealed bids to the Village Clerk office by 7:00 P.M. on March 1, 2020, following which such bids will be opened at a public meeting and read and considered by the Board of Trustees of the Village of Sterling.
The Village of Sterling, Nebraska reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive irregularities in bids received.
Notice of Vacancy
Dated: December 20, 2019
Notice is hereby given to all interested persons of a vacancy on the Planning Commission, of the Village of Sterling, Nebraska due to the resignation of Jordan Pavey. Any person selected to fill the unexpired term will serve until December, 2020 and then be up for reappointment. Any person interested in such vacancy must be a qualified registered voter residing in the Village of Sterling.
All persons interested in being considered for such vacancy should submit their name in writing to the Sterling Village Clerk at P.O. Box 309, Sterling, Nebraska 68443 by or on February 10th, 2020.
**The Bridge East of Locust Street on the Truck Route is Currently Closed.**
Please use an alternative route preferably Depot Street for trucks or Broadway Street for Cars.
For questions please call the Village Superintendent at 402.866.4545
Due to recent communications from the Village Board, we are posting the Abandoned Properties Ordinance below for convenience.
Abandoned Properties Ordinance
THE VILLAGE VIEW
The Village View is the newsletter for the Village of Sterling. It's purpose is to keep all patrons informed of events, updates and activities within the Village and give a Village View of what's happening. Download the past issues of the Village View through the Village Government page.
LATEST EDITION OF VILLAGE VIEW
Tree City USA Celebration
The Village of Sterling is working to become an official member of Tree City USA through the Arbor Day Foundation. To commemorate this value, we are hold an annual tree planting ceremony where the Sterling Public School fifth graders reaffirm our commitment by planting a tree. Below are pictures from the last two years.
If you have anything going on where the whole community is welcomed, please let us know!
Working Today to Build a Community for Tomorrow
THE NEW STERLING COMMUNITY CENTER
We are so excited to announce that we have begun planning, building and fundraising for the new Sterling Community Center. The support of the community through services and donations has been incredible. A HUGE thank you to everyone who has helped in these efforts. Find out more about our latest project by selecting the "See the Progress" button below.
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The main consolidated figures of the Fiat Group for 2013 are as follows.
(1) The figures previously reported for the full year 2012 and at December 31, 2012 have been restated to reflect application of the amendment to IAS 19.
1) The figures previously reported for the full year 2012 and at December 31, 2012 have been restated to reflect application of the amendment to IAS 19.
For 2013 Fiat Group revenues totaled €86.8 billion, up 3% over the prior year (+7% at constant exchange rates).
Revenues in NAFTA were up 5% to €45.8 billion (constant exchange rates +9%) on the back of higher volumes. LATAM reported revenues of €10 billion, down 10% in nominal terms (constant exchange rates +1%). APAC was up 48% to €4.6 billion, driven by strong volume performance. For EMEA, revenues were down 2% to €17.4 billion, mainly reflecting volume declines in Europe during the first half. For Luxury Brands, revenues were up 31% to €3.8 billion, with Ferrari up 5% and Maserati more than doubling to €1.7 billion on the strength of new models introduced during the year. Components revenues were in line with 2012 at €8.1 billion (constant exchange rates +4%).
Trading profit was €3,394 million, down 4% over the prior year, but up 1% at constant exchange rates; trading profit for 2013 includes €0.3 billion in higher R&D amortization. NAFTA reported a trading profit of €2,220 million (€2,443 million for 2012, IAS 19 restated) down 9% in nominal terms (constant exchange rates -6%), with positive volume and pricing more than offset by higher industrial costs, including content enhancements for new models and increased R&D amortization. LATAM posted a trading profit of €619 million (€1,056 million in 2012, IAS 19 restated) down 41% in nominal terms (constant exchange rates -33%), with the decrease primarily due to input cost inflation, unfavorable production mix and lower result in Venezuela. APAC increased 38% to €358 million, driven by strong volume growth. In EMEA, losses were reduced by one-third to €470 million, mainly on the back of improved product mix and cost efficiencies. For Luxury Brands, trading profit increased by 36% to €535 million, with Ferrari up 9% to €364 million, and Maserati tripling from the prior year's level to €171 million. For Components, trading profit was 16% higher at €201 million (CONSTANT EXCHANGE RATES +21%).
EBIT was €2,972 million (€3,404 million for 2012, IAS 19 restated). Net of unusuals, there was a year-over-year decrease of 4% to €3,491 million (€3,648 million for 2012, IAS 19 restated).
For full-year 2013, net unusual expense of €519 million included approximately €390 million in asset write-downs mainly associated with the rationalization of architectures associated with the new product strategy, particularly for the Alfa Romeo, Maserati and Fiat brands, as well as charges related to asset impairments for the cast-iron business in Teksid. In addition there was a €56 million write-off of the book value of the Equity Recapture Agreement Right considering the agreement closed in January 1, 2014 to purchase the remaining minority equity stake in Chrysler from the VEBA Trust. Other unusual charges in the year were the €115 million charge related to the June 2013 voluntary safety recall and customer satisfaction action in NAFTA and the net €43 million charge related to the February 2013 devaluation of the Venezuelan bolivar (VEF) relative to the U.S. dollar, offset by the €166 million gain following amendments to Chrysler's U.S. and Canadian salaried defined benefit pension plans. For 2012, there was net unusual expense of €244 million.
For mass-market brands by region, NAFTA reported EBIT of €2,290 million, an 8% decrease over 2012 (IAS 19 restated) mainly reflecting lower trading profit and higher positive net unusual items. LATAM posted EBIT of €492 million (€1,025 million in 2012), reflecting lower trading profit performance and higher net unusual charges. APAC's EBIT increased 25% to €318 million, with higher trading profit partially offset by losses in the Chinese joint ventures due to industrial costs related to new product launches. During the period, EMEA reduced losses by €217 million to EBIT of €520 million, reflecting a reduced trading loss and lower contribution from equity investments. Luxury Brands posted EBIT of €470 million (€392 million for 2012), with the trading profit improvement partially offset by €65 million in unusual charges. For Components, the EBIT was €146 million (€165 million for 2012), with net unusual charges of €60 million (€11 million for 2012).
The figures previously reported for the full year 2012 have been restated to reflect application of the amendment to IAS 19.
Net financial expense totaled €1,964 million, an increase of €79 million over 2012. Excluding the impact of the Fiat stock option-related equity swaps (gains of €31 million for 2013, at their expiration, compared to €34 million for 2012), net financial expense increased by €76 million, largely due to a higher average net debt level. Profit before taxes was €1,008 million (€1,519 million for 2012, IAS 19 restated). The €511 million decrease reflected the €432 million decrease in EBIT and higher net financial expense.
Profit before taxes was €1,008 million (€1,519 million for 2012, IAS 19 restated). The €511 million decrease reflected the €432 million decrease in EBIT and higher net financial expense.
Income taxes were a positive €943 million, including a positive one-off of €1,500 million from the recognition of net deferred tax assets related to Chrysler. Net of this item, income taxes were a cost of €557 million (€623 million for 2012), of which €244 million for Fiat excluding Chrysler primarily related to the taxable income of companies operating outside Italy and employment-related taxes in Italy.
Net profit was €1,951 million (€896 million for 2012, IAS 19 restated), of which €904 million was attributable to owners of the parent (€44 million for 2012). Excluding unusual items and the positive deferred tax impact, net profit was €943 million (€1,140 million for 2012, IAS 19 restated). On the same basis, Fiat excluding Chrysler reported a net loss of €911 million (€787 million in 2012).
Equity attributable to owners of the parent of Fiat S.p.A. amounted to €8,326 million at December 31, 2013 compared to €6,187 million at December 31, 2012.
At December 31, 2013 consolidated net debt was €9,793 million, up €193 million from €9,600 million at the beginning of the year.
Net industrial debt at December 31, 2013 was €6.6 billion and increased by €0.1 billion for the year. Net of equity investments, the cash flow was a positive €0.1 billion, with cash absorption for Fiat excluding Chrysler of €1.6 billion more than compensated for by cash generation from Chrysler.
In 2013, total capital expenditure for the Fiat Group was €7.4 billion, substantially in line with 2012 (€7.5 billion), but 3% higher at constant exchange rates. Working capital contributed €1.5 billion (€0.7 billion in 2012).
(1)	Includes current financial receivables from the FGA Capital Group. (2)	Includes the fair value of derivative financial instruments.
On July 30th, Fiat Group Automobiles ("FGA"), Crédit Agricole ("CASA") and Crédit Agricole Consumer Finance ("CACF") reached an agreement to extend the 50/50 Joint Venture in FGA Capital ("FGAC") up to December 31, 2021. The extension of the alliance is intended by the partners to ensure the long-term sustainability of FGAC, a captive finance company that manages FGA's main activities in retail auto financing, dealership financing, long-term car rental and fleet management in 14 European countries. FGAC will continue to benefit from the financial support of Crédit Agricole Group, while strengthening its own position as an active player in the securitization and debt markets.
In connection with its participation in the recapitalization of RCS MediaGroup S.p.A. (RCS), Fiat subscribed 75,791,217 new RCS ordinary shares for a total amount of nearly €94 million (including cost of the rights). Following completion of the RCS capital increase on July 17th, Fiat holds 87,327,360 RCS ordinary shares, representing 20.55% of new ordinary share capital.
On June 21st, Fiat S.p.A. signed an agreement for a €2 billion 3-year committed revolving credit facility to replace the €1.95 billion 3-year revolving credit facility signed in July 2011. The syndication was successfully completed on July 18 with 19 banks. As a result of the positive response, the facility was increased on that date to €2.1 billion.
Taking advantage of market conditions and its improved credit profile, on June 21st, Chrysler Group LLC announced that it had reduced the interest rate for its $3.0 billion Tranche B Term Loan and its undrawn $1.3 billion revolving credit facility. Certain loan covenants were also amended to be consistent with those in the Company's bond agreement. Subsequently, on December 23rd, Chrysler Group LLC further reduced the interest rate on the Tranche B Term Loan. The interest rate re-pricing for the two transactions is expected to reduce annual interest costs by approximately $72 million.
an €1.25 billion bond was issued on March 15th (fixed coupon 6.625%, due March 2018).
an €850 million bond was issued on July 21st (fixed coupon 6.75%, due October 2019). On September 17th, following re-opening of the transaction, a further €400 million of bonds was issued, increasing the total principal amount of the bond to €1.25 billion.
a CHF 450 million bond was issued on November 22nd (fixed coupon 4.00%, due November 2017).
All of the above bonds were issued by Fiat Finance and Trade Ltd. S.A. and guaranteed by Fiat S.p.A. under the GMTN Program. In all cases the notes were rated 'B1' by Moody's, 'BB-' by Standard & Poor's and 'BB-' by Fitch.
On February 25th, Fitch Ratings lowered its rating on Fiat S.p.A.'s long-term debt from 'BB' to 'BB-', while the short-term rating was confirmed at 'B', with a negative outlook. Fitch Ratings then confirmed its ratings and outlook on September 18th.
On January 1st, 2014, Fiat S.p.A. announced an agreement with the VEBA Trust, under which its wholly-owned subsidiary, Fiat North America LLC ("FNA"), would acquire all of the VEBA Trust's equity membership interests in Chrysler Group LLC ("Chrysler Group"), representing 41.4616% of Chrysler Group. The transaction closed on January 21, 2014. In consideration for the sale of its membership interests in Chrysler Group, the VEBA Trust received an aggregate consideration of $3,650 million consisting of a special distribution paid by Chrysler Group to its members, in an aggregate amount of $1,900 million (FNA's portion of the special distribution was paid by FNA to the VEBA Trust as part of the purchase consideration) and a payment from FNA for the remainder of $1,750 million in cash purchase consideration to the VEBA Trust. Fiat funded the $1,750 million in cash from available cash on hand and Chrysler Group funded the special distribution from available cash on hand.
Contemporaneously, Chrysler Group and the International Union, United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America (the "UAW") entered into a memorandum of understanding ("MoU") to supplement Chrysler Group's existing collective bargaining agreement. Under the MoU, Chrysler Group will provide additional payments to the VEBA Trust of an aggregate of $700 million in four equal annual installments. In consideration for these payments, the UAW has agreed to certain commitments to continue to support the industrial operations at Chrysler and the further implementation of the Fiat-Chrysler alliance, including using best efforts to cooperate in the continued roll-out of Fiat-Chrysler World Class Manufacturing programs.
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Direct genetic demonstration of Gα13 coupling to the orphan G protein-coupled receptor G2A leading to RhoA-dependent actin rearrangement
Janusz H S Kabarowski, Jamison D. Feramisco, Lu Q. Le, Jennifer L. Gu, Shiuh Wen Luoh, Melvin I. Simon, Owen N. Witte
Dermatology - Administration - Dermatology Faculty
G2A is an orphan G protein-coupled receptor (GPCR), expressed predominantly in T and B cells and homologous to a small group of GPCRs of unknown function expressed in lymphoid tissues. G2A is transcriptionally induced in response to diverse stimuli, and its ectopic expression suppresses transformation of B lymphoid precursors by BCR-ABL. G2A induces morphological transformation of NIH 3T3 fibroblasts. Microinjection of constructs encoding G2A into Swiss 3T3 fibroblasts induces actin reorganization into stress fibers that depends on RhoA, but not CDC42 or RAC. G2A elicits RhoA-dependent transcriptional activation of serum response factor. Direct evaluation of RhoA activity demonstrates elevated levels of RhoA-GTP in G2A-expressing cells. Microinjection of embryonic fibroblasts derived from various Gα knockout mice establishes a requirement for Gα13 but not Gα12 or Gαq/11 in G2A-induced actin rearrangement. In conclusion, G2A represents a family of GPCRs expressed in lymphocytes that may link diverse stimuli to cytoskeletal reorganization and transcriptional activation through a pathway involving Gα13 and RhoA.
https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.97.22.12109
10.1073/pnas.97.22.12109
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Kabarowski, J. H. S., Feramisco, J. D., Le, L. Q., Gu, J. L., Luoh, S. W., Simon, M. I., & Witte, O. N. (2000). Direct genetic demonstration of Gα13 coupling to the orphan G protein-coupled receptor G2A leading to RhoA-dependent actin rearrangement. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America, 97(22), 12109-12114. https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.97.22.12109
Direct genetic demonstration of Gα13 coupling to the orphan G protein-coupled receptor G2A leading to RhoA-dependent actin rearrangement. / Kabarowski, Janusz H S; Feramisco, Jamison D.; Le, Lu Q.; Gu, Jennifer L.; Luoh, Shiuh Wen; Simon, Melvin I.; Witte, Owen N.
In: Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America, Vol. 97, No. 22, 24.10.2000, p. 12109-12114.
Kabarowski, JHS, Feramisco, JD, Le, LQ, Gu, JL, Luoh, SW, Simon, MI & Witte, ON 2000, 'Direct genetic demonstration of Gα13 coupling to the orphan G protein-coupled receptor G2A leading to RhoA-dependent actin rearrangement', Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America, vol. 97, no. 22, pp. 12109-12114. https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.97.22.12109
Kabarowski JHS, Feramisco JD, Le LQ, Gu JL, Luoh SW, Simon MI et al. Direct genetic demonstration of Gα13 coupling to the orphan G protein-coupled receptor G2A leading to RhoA-dependent actin rearrangement. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America. 2000 Oct 24;97(22):12109-12114. https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.97.22.12109
Kabarowski, Janusz H S ; Feramisco, Jamison D. ; Le, Lu Q. ; Gu, Jennifer L. ; Luoh, Shiuh Wen ; Simon, Melvin I. ; Witte, Owen N. / Direct genetic demonstration of Gα13 coupling to the orphan G protein-coupled receptor G2A leading to RhoA-dependent actin rearrangement. In: Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America. 2000 ; Vol. 97, No. 22. pp. 12109-12114.
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GVSU's "Return", an Intoxicating Adventure in Sound
Innova 983
OK, I've listened to this lovely CD numerous times and greatly enjoyed it each time. So why has it languished as a draft and why have I failed to publish this?
Procrastination aside there are several things I can identify as things that make this reviewer pause. First (and perhaps least significant) is unfamiliarity. The disc features three composers completely unknown to me: Daniel Rhode, Adam Cuthbert, and Matt Finch all of whom are listed as doing the additional duty of acting as mixing engineers (they are all students of the ensemble director as well).
GVSU hails from the state of Michigan and it's new music ensemble (consisting of Hannah Donnelly on piccolo, flute, alto flute, bass flute; Ryan Schmidt, clarinet, bass clarinet, contrabass clarinet; Darwin McMurray, soprano, alto, tenor, and baritone saxophones; Makenzie Mattes, percussion; Reese Rehkopf, piano; Jenna Michael, violin; Kirk McBrayer, cello; Niko Schroeder, sound engineer; and Bill Ryan, director and producer) is also new on this writer's radar. Add the participation of the extraordinary violinist Todd Reynolds (on one track) and one's attention is further piqued. Reynolds is an artist who chooses his repertoire and collaborations judiciously so his presence certainly functions as an endorsement. But "unknown" is the heart of my interests both as listener and reviewer so that can't be the reason though the lack of liner notes is a bugaboo (though hardly a fatal one).
On the positive side this is an Innova release and that fact alone lends credibility. Anything that Minnesota based label (the official label of the American Composers Forum) is worth your attention. Label director Philip Blackburn has a finely tuned radar which has led to many revelatory releases over the years. Truly anything released on this label is worthy of your attention if you are a new music fan.
So we have hear a 15 track CD of 15 new works whose sounds seems to travel between ambient and postminimal. The pieces merge nicely with each other in a production which assures a fine listening experience. One can put this on either as background or for more intensive listening. It works either way. The playing is dedicated and insightful and the recording is top notch.
The pieces range in length from 1:32 to 7:32 and all seem to be just the right length communicating substance but never dallying too long. They're bite sized, so to speak but they each have their charms as well as their complexities. All are premiere recordings and all are commissioned by the ensemble.
Check it out. Click on the links provided in this review. And simply enjoy.
Leave a comment Posted in 21st century, Chamber Music, classical music, composers, composers, conductors, minimalism, Minnesota, modern music, music, new music, performance Tagged Adam Cuthbert, alto flute, alto saxophone, Ambient, baritone saxophone, bass clarinet, bass flute, Bill Ryan, Cello, clarinet, contrabass clarinet, Daniel Rhode, Darwin McMurray, flute, GVSU, Hannah Donnelly, Jenna Michael, Kirk McBrayer, Makenzie Mattes, Matt Finch, Niko Schroeder, percussion, Piano, piccolo, postminimalist, Reese Rehkopf, Ryan Schmidt, soprano saxophone, sound engineer, tenor saxophone, Todd Reynolds, violin
Memories and Memorials: Guy Klucevsek's "Teetering on the Verge of Normalcy"
Starkland ST-225
As someone who grew up attending Polish weddings and hearing more than his share of polka music I was fascinated at the unusual role of the accordion as I began to get interested in new music. People like Pauline Oliveros and Guy Klucevsek completely upended my notions of what this instrument is and what it can do. The accordion came into being in the early 19th century and was primarily associated with folk and popular musics until the early 20th century. It has been used by composers as diverse as Tchaikovsky and Paul Hindemith but the developments since the 1960s have taken this folk instrument into realms not even dreamed of by its creators.
Guy Klucevsek with some of his accordions
Guy Klucevsek (1947- ) brought the accordion to the burgeoning New York "downtown" new music scene in the 1970s. He began his accordion studies in 1955, holds a B.A. in theory and composition from Indiana University of Pennsylvania and an M.A. (also in theory and composition) from the University of Pittsburgh. He also did post graduate work at the California Institute of the Arts. His composition teachers have included Morton Subotnick, Gerald Shapiro and Robert Bernat. He draws creatively on his instrument's past even as he blazes new trails expanding its possibilities. The accordion will never be the same.
Klucevsek has worked with most all of the major innovators in new music over the years including Laurie Anderson, Bang on a Can, Brave Combo, Anthony Braxton, Dave Douglas, Bill Frisell, Rahim al Haj, Robin Holcomb, Kepa Junkera, the Kronos Quartet, Natalie Merchant, Present Music, Relâche, Zeitgeist, and John Zorn (who also recorded him on his wonderful Tzadik label). He has released over 20 albums and maintains an active touring schedule. He recently completed a residency (April, 2016) at Sausalito's Headlands Center for the Arts.
Starkland has released no fewer than three previous albums by this unusual artist (all of which found their way into my personal collection over the years) including a re-release of his Polka from the Fringe recordings from the early 1990s. This landmark set of new music commissions from some 28 composers helped to redefine the polka (as well as the accordion) in much the same way as Michael Sahl's 1981 Tango and Robert Moran's 1976 Waltz projects did for those dance genres.
The present recording, Teetering on the Edge of Normalcy (scheduled for release on September 30, 2016), continues this composer/performer's saga. His familiar humor and his unique experimentalism remain present but there is also a bittersweet aspect in that most of these compositions are homages and many of the dedicatees have passed from this world. Klucevsek himself will turn 70 in February of 2017 and it is fitting that he has chosen to release this compilation honoring his colleagues.
On first hearing, many of Klucevsek's compositions sound simple and straightforward but the complexities lie just beneath the surface. What sounds like a simple accordion tune is written in complex meters and sometimes maniacal speed. To be sure there are conservative elements melodically and harmonically but these belie the subversive nature of Klucevsek's work which put this formerly lowly folk instrument in the forefront with the best of the "downtown" scene described by critics such as Tom Johnson and Kyle Gann. You might mistake yourself as hearing a traditional music only to find that you had in fact wandered into the universe next door.
Many favorite collaborators have been recruited for this recording. Most tracks feature the composer with other musicians. Four tracks feature solo accordion, two are for solo piano and the rest are little chamber groupings from duets to small combos with drum kit.
The first three tracks are duets with the fine violinist Todd Reynolds. Klucevsek's playful titles are more evocative than indicative and suggest a framework with which to appreciate the music. There follows two solo piano tracks ably handled by Alan Bern. Bern (who has collaborated on several albums) and Klucevsek follow on the next track with a duet between them.
Song of Remembrance is one of the more extended pieces on the album featuring the beautiful voice of Kamala Sankaram along with Todd Reynolds and Peggy Kampmeier on piano. No accordion on this evocative song which had this listener wanting to hear more of Sankaram's beautiful voice.
The brief but affecting post minimalist Shimmer (In Memory of William Duckworth) for solo accordion is then followed by the longer but equally touching Bob Flath Waltzes with the Angels. William Duckworth (1943-2012) is generally seen as the inventor of the post-minimalist ethic (with his 1977-8 Time Curve Preludes) and he was, by all reports, a wonderful teacher, writer and composer. Bob Flath (1928-2014) was philanthropist and supporter of new music who apparently worked closely with Klucevsek.
Tracks 10-12 feature small combos with drum kit. The first two include (in addition to Klucevsek) Michael Lowenstern on mellifluous bass clarinet with Peter Donovan on bass and Barbara Merjan on drums. Lowenstern who almost threatens to play klezmer tunes at times sits out on the last of these tracks. Little Big Top is in memory of film composer Nino Rota and Three Quarter Moon in memory of German theater composer Kurt Weill. These pieces would not be out of place in that bar in Star Wars with their pithy humor that swings. They also evoke a sort of nostalgia for the downtown music scene of the 70s and 80s and the likes of Peter Gordon and even the Lounge Lizards.
The impressionistic Ice Flowers for solo accordion, inspired by ice crystals outside the composer's window during a particularly harsh winter, is then followed by four more wonderful duets with Todd Reynolds (The Asphalt Orchid is in memory of composer Astor Piazolla) and then the brief, touching For Lars, Again (in memory of Lars Hollmer) to bring this collection to a very satisfying end. Hollmer (1948-2008) was a Swedish accordionist and composer who died of cancer.
As somber as all of this may sound the recording is actually a pretty upbeat experience with some definitely danceable tracks and some beautiful impressionistic ones. Like Klucevsek's previous albums this is a fairly eclectic mix of ideas imbued as much with humor and clever invention as with sorrow and nostalgia. This is not a retrospective, though that would be another good idea for a release, but it is a nice collection of pieces not previously heard which hold a special significance for the artists involved. Happily I think we can expect even more from this unique artist in the future.
Guy Klucevsek, looking back but also forward.
The informative gatefold notes by the great Bay Area pianist/producer/radio host Sarah Cahill also suggest the affinity of this east coast boy for the aesthetic of the west coast where he is gratefully embraced and which is never far from his heart (after all he did study at the California Institute of the Arts and has worked with various Bay Area artists). Booklet notes are by the composer and give some personal clues as to the meaning of some of the works herein. Recordings are by John Kilgore, George Wellington and Bryce Goggin. Mastering is by the wonderful Silas Brown. All of this, of course, overseen by Thomas Steenland, executive producer at Starkland.
Fans of new music, Guy Klucevsek, accordions, great sound…you will want this disc.
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Rocket League Esports Shop officially unveiled
By Michael Kloos on April 10, 2019
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Four games you don't want to miss in this week's RLCS schedule
RLCS Season 7 has finally begun and we already had some incredible matches last weekend. But the season only just started and there are dozens...
Rocket Pass 3 revealed, details on first ever weekly Challenges
By Michael Kloos on April 9, 2019
As promised, Psyonix revealed the contents of the Rocket League Rocket Pass 3 today. With 70 new tiers to unlock, there will be dozens of...
Ranking Up in Rocket League: The Ultimate Guide to Diamond
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Welcome to Part 2 of the Daily Esports Rocket League Ranked Guide. In this edition of the series, we will be listing the mechanical and...
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Q: Lightbox image download I am using Lightbox 2 on several image galleries. I would like to provide a way for my users to download the images in the gallery while they are viewing them in the Lightbox. A "Download" button would be perfect, and I picture it down near the caption.
The problem is that I suck at Javascript (this project is an internal tool used infrequently, and I volunteered to hack it together. This isn't my area of expertise). I have found some pretty good starts to getting the feature I want, but I don't know how to sew them together. Here is what I am looking at, and I would appreciate some more complete instructions (i.e. insert these lines of code...after this line...in lightbox.js).
What I've found but can't make use of:
1.) A working WordPress plugin--but I'm not using WordPress
Here you can find a modded version of Lightbox offered as a WordPress plugin. This site uses it (look at the pictures of the kids in the motion-capture suits). I think the Download link he has inserted it perfect, but I would rather not change my markup to work with a WordPress plugin. I want to follow the Lightbox 2 pattern with data-lightbox.
2.) This snippet that I do not understand. It was provided with the cryptic instruction to "modify the lightbox.js file." But where?:
$('<div/>', {
        "class": 'lb-saveContainer'
      }).append($('<a/>', {
        "href": '',
         "target":"_blank"
      }).append($('<img/>', {
        src: this.options.fileSaveImage
      })))

A: I know this is an old Post but I spent a good deal of time looking for an answer to this very question.
If you add the following code to the bottom of the lightbox.css.  You will be able to right click on the image and select "save picture as..."
    .lb-nav {
       pointer-events: none;
    }

    .lb-prev, .lb-next {
       pointer-events: auto;
    }

A: the snippet not modify the file, but jQuery append part of html code in html in currents div class that have class lb-saveContainer set
  if have
  div class="lb-saveContainer"
      a href ..... img1  /a
      a href   ....  img2  /a
      .
      a href ...  imgn /a
  /div

where  series of "a" tag is the series use for lightbox
view , the class add in div ,appned for each "a" when the snippet run the link to open a save image browsing

A: Add your markup for the download button to the template that lightbox uses. Lightbox hijacks all the clicks to the plugin, so you have to add an event handler to your new markup. Do this in the same start function that you added your markup in. You can use
window.open()

to open the link in a new tab.
Then you can populate the link based on
this.album[this.currentImageIndex].link

later in the updateDetails function.

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In the past, if you had a tooth with a diseased nerve, you would probably lose it. Today, we can save that tooth with a special dental procedure called root canal treatment. Root canals are a relatively simple procedure involving one to three office visits. Best of all, having a root canal when necessary can save your tooth and your smile!
A tooth's nerve is not vital to its health and function after it has emerged through the gums. The only function of a nerve is to provide the sensation of hot or cold. The presence or absence of a nerve does not affect the day-to-day function of a tooth.
When a tooth is cracked or has a deep cavity, bacteria can enter the pulp tissue and germs can cause an infection inside the tooth. If left untreated, an abscess may form. If the infected tissue is not removed, pain and swelling can result. This can not only injure your jawbones, but it's detrimental to your overall health. Without the proper treatment, your tooth may need to be removed.
Teeth requiring root canal therapy are not always painful. However, signs you may need a root canal include severe toothache, pain upon chewing or application of pressure, prolonged sensitivity or pain in response to hot and cold temperatures, a dark discoloration of the tooth, and swelling and tenderness in the nearby gums. If you experience any of these symptoms, contact us immediately.
Root canal treatment involves one to three visits. During treatment, our team removes the affected tissue. Next, we clean and seal the interior of the tooth. Finally, we fill the tooth with a dental composite. If your tooth has extensive decay, we may suggest a crown to strengthen and protect the tooth from breakage. As long as you continue to care for your teeth and gums with regular brushing, flossing, and checkups, your restored tooth can last a lifetime.


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Q: Unwanted line-breaking of hyphenated word in bibliography In .bib file:
@article{Kurahashi_Yokota2004,
author = "Kurahashi, M. and Yokota, A.",
title = "Agarivorans albus gen. nov., sp. nov., a $\gamma$-proteobacterium isolated from marine animals",
journal = "International Journal of Systematic and Evolutionary Microbiology",
volume = "54",
year = "2004",
pages = "693--697"
}

Output:

See that the \gamma proteobacterium word is broken up.  I want to keep the gamma together on the same line as proteobacterium.

A: You can write
title = "Agarivorans albus gen. nov., sp. nov., a
         $\gamma$\nobreakdashes-proteo\-bacterium isolated
         from marine animals",

I've added a discretionary hyphen as the long word will probably create a badly underfull box, but hyphenating after "proteo" might be more acceptable.


The idea of an internal passageway connecting Beacon Hill's buildings was a wonderful community initiative spearheaded by our Foundation in March of 2016. Since that time, we have eagerly awaited the opening of the "Charles Van Namen Family Bridge." Designed to link Beacon Hill's independent living building to our health care facility, including assisted living, skilled nursing, rehab and memory care, this new addition will be much more than an interior travel route. It will link lives by bridging families and friends together and help our Beacon Hill campus run even more efficiently.
A dream that began with a campaign entitled "Linking Lives" has now become a reality in less than three years, thanks to our generous donors. We are pleased to celebrate the opening of our new bridge in conjunction with the New Year. Now let's take a closer look at everything our new bridge offers.
Grand Rapids, Michigan, has four beautiful seasons—and one of them is winter. However, Michigan winters can be harsh for some people, especially older adults. But with our beautiful new indoor, climate-controlled bridge, there is no need for coats, hats, gloves and snow boots—and your destination is just a pleasant stroll away.
With that in mind, we expect to see residents and staff alike walking the bridge all year long. But don't forget to stop once in a while and take in the scenery. Thanks to the Beacon Hill Foundation, our functional bridge is also artistically welcoming—with the hallways lined with a collection of beautiful artwork, largely by local artist Marianna Heule. It's like a trip to the art museum.
Beacon Hill encourages a lifestyle rich in relationships and experiences. And what really sets us apart as an active retirement community is our abundance of activities, most of which are located right on our campus. So now, with the addition of the Charles Van Namen Family Bridge, the events that may have once been a challenge to attend for some are now just a promenade away. Residents and their guests can easily navigate their way from any building on campus to their desired event.
Now, our residents and guests are able to navigate our campus in a timely manner and our new bridge will also be a time-saver for our own staff. Our personnel can attend to the needs of our residents more easily and efficiently and clergy will also have better access to visit those who are ill or grieving.
One of the best reasons to applaud the opening of the Charles Van Namen Family Bridge is the impact it will have on connecting people—especially our independent living residents who have spouses residing in another building. Now, everyone can easily commute between residences without the stress of outside travel. Our bridge is certainly a world-changer for many!
A special thanks to the Van Namen family for their generous contribution to this project.


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package br.newton.ecommerce.util;

import javax.faces.context.ExternalContext;
import javax.faces.context.FacesContext;
import javax.servlet.http.HttpSession;

import br.newton.ecommerce.bean.ContextoBean;

public class ContextoUtil {

	public static ContextoBean getContextoBean() {
		FacesContext context = FacesContext.getCurrentInstance();
		ExternalContext external = context.getExternalContext();
		HttpSession session = (HttpSession) external.getSession(true);

		ContextoBean contextoBean = (ContextoBean) session.getAttribute("contextoBean");

		return contextoBean;
	}
}