Supplier of mobile device protection introduces plan designed for wireless accessories and wearable technology.
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (August 23, 2016) –Fortegra, a Tiptree Financial Inc. company (NASDAQ:TIPT), today unveiled a new addition to its ProtectCELL mobile lineup, a plan created expressly to protect wireless accessories and wearable technology. Designed to help consumers safeguard their entire mobile experience, these plans meet the demands of the growing accessory market.
Standard coverage will include mechanical failure or breakdown, as well as physical or liquid damage. However, a loss/theft component is not included. Pricing is separate for accessories and wearables, with lower tiers for items under $40, and a top tier that reaches $1100 for high-end products. The plans will include Fortegra's 'No Hassle' claims process, zero deductibles, and a replacement accessory shipped directly to the customer.
The new plans will be available for a variety of wireless accessories including: headphones, Bluetooth® speakers and headsets, power accessories, smartphone lenses, and more. The wearables category includes both smartwatches and fitness bands.
Fortegra will be signing up wireless retailers for ProtectCELL Accessory beginning at CTIA 2016 in Las Vegas. Retailers interested in adding ProtectCELL Accessory to their protection lineup can request a meeting here. Plans will be available at authorized retail locations by the end of September. To learn more about Fortegra and ProtectCELL products and services, or to find a dealer near you, please visitfortegra.com or protectcell.com.


Entries are now open for the 2017 Red Dot Award: Design Concept. The competition offers designers, companies and universities from all over the world the opportunity to enter their product visions and put their whole creative potential to the test.
With an international jury consisting of experts from diverse fields, the award serves as a fair, recognized, and indisputable benchmark for creativity and design excellence in the industry.
The deadline for submissions is May 24, 2017.


An interestingreference on Schneier's blog to an article describing a "in the cloud" service to crack WPA keys.It is the realisationofthe concept of distributed security cracking mentioned in 2008 by Chad Perrin, not sure if he was the first to introduce that idea.
FireEye has produced a nice colourful report on the 20 top malware they found on the net with their technology. Although this could be guess, it is interesting that the top4 types of malwareare 1) Information gathering/stealing, 2) Generic Malware dropper, 3) Rogue Anti-virus and then Spam.
– SecurityAttacks focus for 2010: 30% increase of spam compare to 2009, increase of attack on legitimate websites (i.e.: The Apple store) and social networks.
So, all in all a very interesting report where only the last few pages offer references to Cisco specific products.


BOISE, Idaho (KBOI) — Juniper, along with 15 other restaurants are hosting a "Night of Giving" Thursday, July 12th. They will be donating a portion of sales to the International Rescue Committee in support of the refugee families impacted by the tragic June 30th stabbing.
Mangers at Juniper say the restaurant community wanted to get involved but didn't know how.
After talking to neighbors, they all decided to come together to do what they know best, serve the community.
"It's really just about, as a community getting together and showing support for our neighbors, for family and raising a glass and breaking bread just to show the importance of us sticking together and kind of not letting hate have the last word," said Claire Everson, Social Media/Marketing manager at Juniper.
Everson says all the restaurants were eager to jump in to show love and give back to community who gives to them.
"We're a really tight community in downtown Boise and everyone does such a great job of supporting each other, supporting local and this is an opportunity for us to give back in something that we feel really passionate about," said Kaycey Montgomery, Owner of Juniper.
This is an all-day affair. From restaurant open to close, your next meal can help out the IRC and a refugee family in need.


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This is a beautiful Madagascar SEPTARIAN crystal pocket/palm stone! Shown next to a US quarter coin for size comparison. Very energetic! Love it! It has vivid and distinct patterns throughout! The perfect size for holding in your hand while meditating! There are even a few teeny tiny shimmery areas here and there that catch the light as you move the stone around. Best seen in bright sunlight. It would also make a nice display piece. Madagascar gives us some of the most beautiful and energetic stones in the world!


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'Humdinger': Swine flu virus which killed half-million modified to 'incurable'
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A controversial flu researcher has modified the flu virus responsible for the 2009 pandemic to allow it evade the human immune system. His lab's previous works include recreating the Spanish flu and making a deadly bird flu strain highly transmittable.
The yet-to-be-published research by Professor Yoshihiro Kawaoka and his team is meant to give scientists better ways to fight influenza outbreaks, but gives chills to some people in academia, who are fearful that accidental release of the strain would result in a global disaster, according to a report by the Independent.
At his level-3 biosafety lab at Wisconsin University's Institute for Influenza Virus Research in Madison, Kawaoka experimented with the H1N1 flu strain that was responsible for the pandemic in 2009, dubbed the swine flu pandemic by the media. The work resulted in a mutated strain that is able to evade the human antibodies, effectively rendering humans defenseless against the virus.
"He took the 2009 pandemic flu virus and selected out strains that were not neutralized by human antibodies. He repeated this several times until he got a real humdinger of a virus," a scientist familiar with Kawaoka's research told the British newspaper.
"He's basically got a known pandemic strain that is now resistant to vaccination. Everything he did before was dangerous but this is even madder. This is the virus," he added.
H1N1 flu had caused serious outbreaks and two recorded pandemics, the first being the notorious Spanish flu of 1918. Kawaoka's newest work is partially derived from his experience in recreating the deadly strain.
The first H1N1 pandemic left between 50 and 100 million people dead, according to estimates. The 2009 pandemic death toll is debated, with some estimates putting the number as high as 560,000, most of them in Africa and Southeast Asia.
The professor assured the newspaper that the mutant virus is well under control in his lab and that making a strain that can beat human immune system will help epidemiologists be prepared for a contingency of a similar mutation occurring naturally.
"Through selection of immune escape viruses in the laboratory under appropriate containment conditions, we were able to identify the key regions [that] would enable 2009 H1N1 viruses to escape immunity," he said in an email.
"Viruses in clinical isolates have been identified that have these same changes in the [viral protein]. This shows that escape viruses emerge in nature and laboratory studies like ours have relevance to what occurs in nature," he added.
The research was approved by Wisconsin's Institutional Biosafety Committee, although a minority of the 17-member board is critical of Kawaoka's line of study. One such vocal critic at the committee is Thomas Jeffries, who argues that an accidental release of the virus from the safe lab is possible, citing the recent incident at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which potentially exposed some 80 people to anthrax bacteria.
"I think we can sometimes fool ourselves into thinking we have more control over a situation in a laboratory than we do," he told Wisconsin State Journal last week. "Accidents do happen."
When The Independent approached Jeffries for comments on Kawaoka's new research, he said he was not made aware of details of the study at the time the approval was given.
"What was present in the research protocols was a very brief outline or abstract of what he was actually doing…there were elements to it that bothered me," Professor Jeffries said.
Rebecca Moritz, who is responsible for overseeing Wisconsin's work at the institute, said it is needed to create new vaccines.
"The work is designed to identify potential circulating strains to guide the process of selecting strains used for the next vaccine…The committee found the biosafety containment procedures to be appropriate for conducting this research. I have no concerns about the biosafety of these experiments," she said.
Kawaoka said he presented preliminary results of his research to the World Health Organization and they had been "well received."
"We are confident our study will contribute to the field, particularly given the number of mutant viruses we generated and the sophisticated analysis applied," he explained.
"There are risks in all research. However, there are ways to mitigate the risks. As for all the research on influenza viruses in my laboratory, this work is performed by experienced researchers under appropriate containment and with full review and prior approval by the [biosafety committee]," he added.
Flu virus strains are notorious for changing rapidly, with new strains emerging and causing seasonal flu epidemics. Scientists have to try and predict what kind of flu they would have to face each year and have a vaccine ready. When they succeed, an outbreak causes much less damage that it could have otherwise.
Research of 'gain of function' by viruses like the works of Kawaoka is focused on exploring how a virus can become deadlier and more transmittable or resistant to existing vaccines. Critics of such studies say they are too dangerous, both due to the risk of accidental or even deliberate release.
For instance some people in the academia called on Kawaoka to withhold parts of his research on H5N1 bird flu. Normally the virus is highly lethal, but does not transmit well, but a series of experiments with ferrets resulted in an easily transmittable strain. The experiments were simple enough for any person with expertise in microbiology to replicate, which critics said some group of would-be bioterrorists would eventually do.
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Bird flu mutation study stopped in fear of deadly global outbreak
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Figuring out what to have for dinner on those crazy busy weeknights can be a stressful chore! I know when the six of us are going in every direction, having some go-to recipes everybody loves really helps. Try these Pinterest favorite Easy Weeknight Dinner Recipes and your family will thank you!
To make dinner a healthy and delicious meal, I always use wholegrain pasta or multigrain tortillas when the recipes calls for it and I serve a fresh vegetable.
A modern spin on the classic meat and potato dinner. The potatoes turn out crisp and delicious. Add peas or green beans and this dish is done!
Who doesn't love the cheesy, spicy goodness of a Mexican casserole?? This one has a few ingredients, but comes together quickly and bakes in about 15 minutes. The recipe is budget friendly too!
What kid or kid at heart doesn't love ranch flavor? With almost zero prep work and only 4 ingredients this chicken recipe doesn't disappoint.
Add some veggies or salad to this one dish wonder and dinner is served! It's a hearty meal, so there may be leftovers for lunch tomorrow!
A favorite from my childhood, this casserole is comfort food all the way. If you use wholegrain noodles and pack it with veggies, it's a healthy and satisfying meal.
These pan-fried chicken thighs are too good – once you add bacon all your favorite ingredient are in one skillet! A wonderful winter meal that your family will thank you for.
This recipe is perfect for those nights you don't feel like cooking. Frozen vegetables make the prep work almost disappear.
Hopefully these recipes provide some yummy inspiration and your weeknight meal planning is easier and stress free. Enjoy!
Did you enjoy this post? I'd love to connect! Follow me on Pinterest for recipes, crafts, DIYs and more!
Thanks, Haidee! The taco pie sounded especially yummy and easy!
Erin, you're right we all need some go-to recipes that can come together quickly. We are the same as you, although there are only four of us, it seems as if we are all going in different directions at the same time. I am pinning this post so that I can add these recipes to my "go to" list. Especially the taco pie, it really looks like a quesadilla and that's one of my favorites! Thanks for the roundup, it makes it easier for me and my family thanks you for the new options!
Thank you Erin! I'm definitely going to have to try the cheesy ranch chicken. I love meals that have less than 5 ingredients. 😉 Pinning, tweeting and stumbling this post! <3 Happy Monday!


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Lawsuit filed against Pura Vida Medical Spa after death of Naples doctor accused of rape
L Lyla Kramer December 5, 2022 December 7, 2022 Comment
A Collier County woman has filed a lawsuit against Pura Vida Medical Spa after one of its doctors, who is accused of rape, killed himself while out on bond.
The Collier County Sheriff's Office says Dr. Eric Salata was found dead of a self-inflicted gunshot wound after a welfare check was called when his ankle monitor had not registered movement for eight hours.
Dr. Eric Salata, 54. Credit: Collier County Sheriff's Department
Salata was out on bond, facing charges of rape after two women came forward and said he had raped them during cosmetic procedures at the Pura Vida Medical Spa on 5th Avenue South in Naples.
The medical spa is being sued for negligence and negligent supervision. The lawsuit claims the company was responsible for the well-being and care of the victim while she was being treated.
According to the lawsuit, the medical spa failed the victim by not having procedures and policies in place to protect against the alleged attack by Dr. Salata.
The defendant in the lawsuit is seeking compensatory damages from Pura Vida Medical Spa.


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David Ramos/Getty ImagesFounder and CEO of Facebook Mark Zuckerberg.
Even billionaire tech entrepreneurs get hacked.
Some of Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg's social media accounts were hijacked late on Sunday, with the attackers posting messages from them showing off their access.
The hacker(s) — who use the name OurMine Team — managed to get into Zuckerberg's Twitter and Pinterest accounts, and also claimed to have broken into his Instagram account, although Facebook denied this to VentureBeat, and there doesn't seem to be any evidence of it.
How did the attackers get in? It looks like Zuck made a basic security mistake: He reused the same passwords.
Back in 2012, professional social network LinkedIn got hacked. The hack was back in the news again recently as the full scale of the hack finally came to light — more than 160 million accounts were compromised.
The implication is that the 32-year-old CEO reused this password on Twitter and Pinterest — and the hackers got in that way.
Zuckerberg isn't a big Twitter user. His last tweet was sent in 2012, and the rogue tweets sent by the hackers have since been deleted.
Don't want to make the same mistake as Zuck? Security experts recommend that you use a different, strong password for each account you have. That way, if one of them gets compromised, the others aren't too. If it's difficult to remember all the passwords, then use a password manager.


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Digitalization and product upgrading in Indian firms
Embedding digitalization as part of the wider industrialization strategy can enable developing country firms to climb up the value chain ladder.
By Karishma Banga
It has been well-established in economics literature that a country's economic long-term growth depends not only on how much it exports but also what it exports.1 Increases in product sophistication advance the technological frontier of a country and improve its growth performance, enabling the country to climb up the export value chain, thereby driving economic development.2 Product upgrading has emerged as a key strategy for capturing higher value addition in global value chain (GVC) literature as well.
Linking into GVCs can be an important driver of product upgrading; firms benefit from access to cheaper and better quality imported inputs, and learn from the knowledge and technology embedded in imported intermediates, as evidenced in the case of Indian firms.3 They also have higher incentives to innovate as a result of access to international export markets, as the case of Italian firms demonstrates.4 A firm involved in both importing and exporting products can create cost complementarities, which can have a positive impact on product scope, the introduction of new products and product sophistication.5 Some studies propose combining the top-down approach of upgrading in GVCs with the bottoms-up approach of technological capabilities.6 The internationalization of Italian firms, for instance, did not necessarily lead to good performance, as both international presence and innovation efforts in terms of product, processes and technologies are essential elements of global competitiveness. Firms that achieve gains in terms of profit and growth are those that invest in R&D, codified knowledge, design and innovative information and communications (ICT) solutions.7
Digitalization and upgrading in GVCs
Digital capabilities can be thought of as a subset of wider technological capabilities for acquiring, absorbing and adapting technology. This can include capabilities in terms of 'hard' digital infrastructure, such as investments in computers, Internet of Things (IoT) sensors, routers and other physical ICT infrastructure, and 'soft' digital infrastructure, such as the use of software, cloud-computing, intellectual property, networking capacity, etc. Overall, investment in digital capabilities can open new opportunities for developing country firms to reduce their production and transaction costs8. Emerging case studies have unearthed different channels through which digital technologies are impacting product upgrading.
Digital technologies reduce the product development timeline and costs, which can lead to digital engineering and subsequent improvements in pre-manufacturing stages, such as R&D and design. For example, Panessar Interiors, a Kenyan furniture manufacturing firm, is using auto CAD design software, which enables the creation and presentation of 3D designs for customers, allowing for easy revisions and changes to designs and the customization of doors and drawers.9
Investment in digital capabilities can open new opportunities for developing country firms to reduce their production and transaction costs.
In addition to digital capabilities, suppliers' managerial capabilities also matter for reaping the benefits of the digital economy.
The digitalization of manufacturing increases firm efficiency and cost savings which can be reinvested into improving product quality and moving into more sophisticated product lines. For example, Hyundai Motors India Limited and Mahindra and Mahindra initially specialized in the manufacturing of commercial and utility vehicles, but later developed capabilities to serve the passenger car segment by investing in digital technologies, which enabled the production of higher output without major changeover costs, faster delivery time, and higher quality.10
Digital technologies reduce the costs of exchange and trade through intermediation by digital platforms, including business-to-business (B2B) and business-to-consumer (B2C) e-commerce. Firms can now more easily source inputs online and at more competitive rates. For instance, in Cambodia, e-commerce has enabled the shift of production from cereals towards higher value-added products such as fresh mangoes and cashew nuts.11
Market-related sales data can be used for product design and development, which may help firms enter into new products and sectors in a targeted manner. Firms that control these data and possess the required analytical capabilities can identify the heterogeneity of demand patterns both between and across developed and developing country markets and are thus able to undertake targeted product development accordingly.12
In addition to digital capabilities, suppliers' managerial capabilities also matter for reaping the benefits of the digital economy. Digitalized products tend to involve very complex knowledge that is highly tacit in nature and difficult to codify into standards and blueprints.13 When knowledge is tacit, passive learning by suppliers (i.e. by using capital goods or through technology embedded in FDI) may not be sufficient to acquire technical knowledge, and in such cases, suppliers will need to make increased investments in skills development.
Evidence from Indian manufacturing
India makes for an interesting case – numerous initiatives have been taken by the government to digitally transform India under the 'Digital India' programme. While India ranks high in terms of digital services exports compared to other countries, it lags behind not only developed countries, but also many developing economies in terms of digital preparedness in manufacturing trade, including in its traditional export sectors.14
Whether digital capabilities and skills development are driving product upgrading in Indian GVC firms is explored using panel data of manufacturing firms from Prowess database for the period 2000/01–2014/1515. GVC firms are defined as those that simultaneously import and export intermediate goods, while Hausmann et al.'s PRODY index is used to calculate product sophistication.16 Higher product sophistication gains from linking into GVCs are evident for Indian manufacturing GVC firms (figure below). The average annual growth in firm-level product sophistication is significantly higher in GVC firms (two-way traders) than in non-GVC firms (domestic firms and one-way traders).
The average annual growth in firm-level product sophistication is significantly higher in GVC firms (two-way traders) than in non-GVC firms (domestic firms and one-way traders).
Growth in product sophistication across GVC and non-GVC firms (2001–2015), in %
Note: Using the t-test, we find that that there is a statistically significant difference in the means of growth in product sophistication across GVC and non-GVC firms at 5 per cent. Growth is calculated as change in log product sophistication. The average sales-weighted firm product sophistication index is constructed by matching product-firm data in Prowess with trade data in UNCOMTRADE.
Source: Author, constructed from Prowess.
By investing in digital capabilities, firms can upgrade to more sophisticated product lines that capture higher value added in GVCs.
An empirical analysis of the sub-set of GVC firms finds that firm-level digital capability has a positive and significant effect on product sophistication, on average and all else equal, implying that as GVC firms spend a larger share of their sales on software, technology and communication assets, their product sophistication rises. Hence, by investing in digital capabilities, firms can upgrade to more sophisticated product lines that capture higher value added in GVCs. The share of skilled labour is also found to have a positive and significant impact on firm sophistication, suggesting the important role a well-skilled manufacturing workforce plays in producing more sophisticated goods.
Indian GVC firms that belong to more concentrated industries are producing more sophisticated goods, indicating that manufacturing industries that are more concentrated generate larger profits for firms, which can be reinvested to create more sophisticated product lines. Interestingly, younger Indian GVC firms are more sophisticated; while older Indian firms are likely to hold greater market power and the ability to innovate, it is the younger firms that have more incentives to innovate and remain competitive. The survival and growth of younger firms may depend more heavily on product innovation and the manufacturing of more sophisticated goods. No significant impact of foreign shares or foreign acquisition is found on firm-level product sophistication, perhaps due to cost-saving strategies pursued by foreign investors in India. Yet they invest in Indian firms to produce less sophisticated, low-cost goods, which are then exported to the foreign investor's home country.17
Indian GVC firms that are digital leaders, i.e. that have both a digital capability index and skill level above the median industry level have a 4.5 per cent to 5.5 per cent higher product sophistication, on average and ceteris paribus, compared to digital laggards, i.e. firms in which both the digital capability index and skill level is below the median industry level. Product sophistication among digital leaders has in fact remained consistently higher than among digital laggards (figure below).
Product sophistication index in GVC firms
Note: Digital leaders are categorized as firms with a digital capability index and skill level above the median industry level. The digital capability index is constructed using Principal Component Analysis on the share of the firm's software, technology and communication assets in its total sales. Skill level captures the share of managerial remuneration in total labour compensation.
Source: Author, based on Prowess data.
Important policy implications emerge from these findings: both firm-level efforts and national policies need to focus on building hard and soft digital infrastructure in manufacturing and promote skills development of the manufacturing workforce. If supplier firms do not build their digital capability, they risk being excluded from future GVCs18, while a more active approach towards digitalization, in part by embedding digitalization as part of the wider industrialization strategy, can enable developing country firms to climb up the value chain ladder and capture higher rents.
Karishma Banga is Research Fellow, Digital and Technology Cluster at the Institute of Development Studies.
Disclaimer: The views expressed in this article are those of the authors based on their experience and on prior research and do not necessarily reflect the views of UNIDO (read more).
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At the country level, the existing literature has proxied the extent of digitalization through different indicators, including robot density, e-commerce growth, digital servicification of manufacturing and internet penetration. At the firm level, particularly for Indian manufacturing firms, data on the use of digital technologies, robotics, and e-commerce are not available. Therefore, the study measures digital capability at the firm-level, using information on (1) communication and transport infrastructure; (2) technology assets, which refers to gross plant, machinery, computers, and electrical installations; and (3) software assets of the firm.
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UPDATE: City Rejects No Kill Louisville Bid for Animal Services
By WFPL News
Published June 27, 2011 at 11:02 PM EDT
Failing to privatize Louisville Metro Animal Services, Mayor Greg Fischer announced Monday the city has rejected a proposal by a non-profit group to take over the agency. Instead, the administration will immediately renew its search for a new director to turn around the dysfunctional department.Fischer previously planned to outsource much of animal services' functions such as adoption and sheltering after a scathing review of the department found it had poor facilities, inadequate staffing and an unacceptable euthanasia rate."Our goal is to develop Metro Animal Services into a world-class agency," Fischer said in a news release. "We must now strive to find a leader who is innovative and experienced to make that happen. We need a leader who can bring together animal advocates and our entire community."The animal welfare group No Kill Louisville was the sole bidder for the contract, however, a review committee determined they didn't meet the requirements set forth in the request for proposals.No Kill Louisville President Jessica Reid says the group submitted a detailed bid and was excited to make the necessary changes, but the mayor is flip-flopping at the peril of local pets."It just seems like no matter what we do it's never good enough. They asked for help. We can help," she says. "If they want fosters, we can send fosters down there. But they have to decide if the fosters are okay, if that's what they want, if that's what the volunteers are allowed to do, what programs can happen, which ones can't. We only have so much control of how we can help."The 3-member review panel decided against awarding No Kill the city contract based on several factors such as it being an all-volunteer organization that lacked experience operating a shelter or managing a staff. The committee also noted No Kill had requested Metro Government provide $800,000 to $1 million above the proposed contract to manage shelter and adoptions.Reid says the group estimated taking over operations at the beleaguered shelter would cost about $2 million and they had requested the city make a number of one-time fixes to its current facilities.The search for a new director will continue using resumes submitted several months ago when the Fischer administration announced its initial search. At the time, however, Fischer was not satisfied with the candidates and delayed that decision in order to the widen the field."They didn't get who they wanted so they're flipping—again," says Reid. "Even though we followed what the audit wanted it wasn't good enough. For whatever reason. They never had a conversation with us, never did anything. So it kind of feels like we weren't ever really in the game."UPDATE:Seeking to hire a "powerful and dynamic" director who can be innovative, Fischer's Chief of Community Building Sadiqa Reynolds says there was nothing bad about No Kill's bid, but the administration found their perspective on running a shelter was unacceptable."It's just a heck of a risk to take with the task in front of us and what we all want to do—and this includes No Kill—we want to make sure we turn this agency around," she says. "I feel confident they're going to remain a partner with us along with other rescue agencies in the city."During the press conference, no one established a structure for how the search will be conducted or a timeline on when a new director will be hired, however, Reynolds indicated they hope to offer the position by the end of July.The administration did highlight improvements since Fischer took office, including better communication with rescue groups that has led to more adoptions as well as staff responses to the recent threat of floods at the shelter.Councilman Kelly Downard, R-16, reserved criticism of reopening the search with the same field of candidates that were previously overlooked, but added the city is running to the end of the line on ways to fixi the agency.Local animal rights advocates and residents, however, appear to be very frustrated with the mayor changing his course of action and effectively resetting the process."I'm very disappointed in your decision to reject (No Kill Louisville's) bid to take over (animal services. I, along with thousands of others, voted for you in hopes that you would help make Louisville become no kill. I believe that now we are taking steps back rather than moving forward," resident Stacey Monroe wrote on the mayor's official Facebook page. "Innocent animals will die while you continue your search for someone with a college degree who needs a paycheck. I am not sure how much more "innovative" you can get than by letting an organization with 15,000 followers who love animals and love to save animals, take over MAS."
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Summary for the Busy Executive: Some classic re-issues, all in one place at a budget price. From relatively unknown Crazy Man for much of his composing life, Ives has moved to a place in American music similar to Robert Frost's status in American poetry.... The previous performance score, the now time-worn "blue" score of 1965, was provisional from its inception. Its editors, Theodore Seder and Romulus Franceschini, worked against a daunting deadline to provide performance materials for the American Symphony Orchestra and Leopold Stokowski to premiere the work on 26 April 1965.
As the Charles Ives Society settles into its fourth decade, it is not only gradually clos-ing in on its long-stated goal of a complete critical edition of the composer's works.
The previous performance score, the now time-worn "blue" score of 1965, was provisional from its inception. Its editors, Theodore Seder and Romulus Franceschini, worked against a daunting deadline to provide performance materials for the American Symphony Orchestra and Leopold Stokowski to premiere the work on 26 April 1965.


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Why Do Victims Wait to Come Forward in Child Sex Abuse Cases
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New York State's child sex abuse laws and the statute of limitations have been a large topic of discussion ever since the passing of the Child Victims Act in January. This Act allows many childhood sexual abuse survivors to come forward and bring their claims later in life, when they are ready to make their brave statements, rather than rushing them to do so as young adults when they are not mentally or emotionally prepared. For many victims, the bravery to come forward takes time to manifest, even into late adulthood. We understand why children and adults need sufficient time to come forward to talk about their abuse.
The Child Victims Act is straightforward in language and legalities: It provides a means for a survivor to bring a civil case even where the old statute of limitations, that was in effect at the time of the sexual abuse, has expired, by granting survivors a one-year "window" to file their lawsuits for child sexual abuse beginning on August 14, 2019. Going forward, the Child Victims Act provides that child sexual abuse perpetrators can be prosecuted in criminal cases until their victims are age 28, and survivors have until they are the age of 55 to bring civil cases for childhood sexual abuse.
Survivors tend to wait to speak up about their abuse for a variety of reasons. For many, it's simply uncomfortable. Survivors push those experiences to the back of their minds until they need to speak up about it for their own mental and emotional well-being. It can become a burden holding in what they've experienced; however, the Child Victims Act gives them a chance to speak when they feel absolutely comfortable and have properly processed their trauma.
Because survivors are speaking up as adults, there may be situations, cases or spots in their past that they don't want discovered and revealed in a public forum. They may feel as though that information will discredit their claims against their abuser and will be taken less seriously. This is not the case. The lawyers at Herman Law will use this information as evidence that the abuse had a detrimental impact on the survivor's development and upbringing.
While reliving the events that took place can be heart-wrenching, more often than not, talking about the abuse is actually a major part of the survivor's healing process. The fear of facing an abuser can be crippling and stops many from wanting to pursue the lawsuit at all. However, in most cases, it's rare for survivors to be forced to face their abusers. Cases involving children are normally brought against institutions such as churches and schools, so the abuser's testimony is unnecessary.
It's been reported that 90% of child sexual abuse cases are with a person the survivor knows, such as a family member or close family friend. Because of this familiarity, it's most likely possible that the survivor was groomed for a significant amount of time, making it much harder for them to understand or tell anyone about their experience. They learn to accept the abuse and even feel guilt for being compliant with the abuse, which is unfair for a victim to have to carry. Abusers are master manipulators and gaslighters, and are often able to convince children that no one will believe them or that what they are doing is acceptable or destined to happen. It could possibly take years for this mental conditioning to unravel, making it infeasible as a practical matter to pursue a lawsuit until later in life.
With the Child Victims Law enacted in law, now is the time to tell your story. Survivors of childhood sexual assault shouldn't have to wait to speak up and be heard. They should feel safe, protected and have the right representation when they do choose to take justice into their own hands. The lawyers at Herman Law are ready to stand by you or a loved one when it's time to face the abuser in question. Give us a call at (800) 686-9921 or visit our website to find out more about how the lawyers of Herman Law can fight for your right to speak up and be heard.


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Rethinking Fanon:The Continuing Dialogue
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Nearly forty years after his death, social philosopher Frantz Fanon (1925-1961) remains a towering intellectual figure. Born in Guadeloupe and trained as a psychologist in France, Fanon rejected his French citizenship to join the Algerian liberation movement in the 1950s. A brilliant scholar who developed the theory that some neuroses are socially generated, Fanon's revolutionary works--The Wretched of the Earth, Toward the African Revolution, and Black Skin, White Masks--spurred an African intellectual awakening. The rebirth of Fanonism today in universities and the English-speaking world is a testament to his relevance. Edited by distinguished African-studies professor Nigel C. Gibson, Rethinking Fanon opens with an authoritative biography which corrects fallacious assertions about Fanon's life, situating him in Marxism, Negritude, Pan-Africanism, and the historical context of postwar decolonization, specifically the Algerian revolution. Section one is highlighted by extended discussions of Marx, Fanon's theories on sophisticated forms of cultural racism, and "true liberation." The next section examines Fanon's humanist philosophy, his philosophical and geographical journeys, and his attitude toward the necessity of revolution. Also included is Homi Bhabha's well-known essay "Remembering Fanon," which contemplates the seeming rejection of Fanon in Britain in the 1970s, in contrast to his major following in America and the influence of Fanon on South African writer Steven Biko. Henry Louis Gates Jr. and Edward Said discuss the importance of the 1980s' and 1990s' cultural and literary debates on Fanon. Gates notes that Fanon has been reinstated -not as a global theorist of "third world" revolution, but instead as a critic of English writers and British romanticists. Benita Parry reexamines African nationalism and liberation, and sheds new light on Fanon's questions of identity and agency. This excellent collection reflects the continuing impact of Fanon's thought on African-American and African studies, feminism, postcolonialism, and cultural studies.
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Romantic Fiction > Contemporary romance
The Portrait (Hardback)
Ilaria Bernardini (author)
Nuanced, touching and unique, The Portrait explores love, deception and facing the consequences of one's actions through the story of two women who love the same man. In her beautiful, measured prose, Bernardini performs a fine balancing act between empathy, pity, and cold-blooded honesty.
An internationally renowned writer, Valeria Costas has dedicated her life to her work and to her secret lover, Martin Acla, a prominent businessman. When his sudden stroke makes headlines, her world implodes; the idea of losing him is terrifying. Desperate to find a way to be present during her lover's final days, Valeria commissions his artist wife, Isla, to paint her portrait - insinuating herself into Martin's family home and life.
In the grand, chaotic London mansion where the man they share - husband, father, lover - lies in a coma, Valeria and Isla remain poised on the brink, transfixed by one another. Day after day, the two women talk to each other during the sittings, revealing truths, fragilities and strengths. But does Isla know of the writer's long involvement with Martin? Or that her husband had chosen Valeria for the years ahead? Amidst their own private turmoil, the stories of their lives are exchanged - and as the portrait takes shape, we watch these complex and extraordinary women struggle while the love of their lives departs, in an unforgettable, breathless tale of deception and mystery that captivates until the very end.
Publisher: Atlantic Books
'A gripping story of love, death, art and deceit, which is also strange, beautiful and deeply original. The Portrait is unlike anything else I've read.' - Sofka Zinovieff, author of Putney
'As brisk as an easterly breeze . . . A thread of deliciously dark humour is woven into this involving web of performances and fictions; Bernardini is good on the magical thinking of grief, too. Not all will swallow the final twist, but it's nonetheless a salutary reminder that we are players in others' stories, even as we are consumed by our own.' - Stephanie Cross, Daily Mail
'Italian novelist Ilaria Bernardini's English language debut is a nuanced exploration of love, grief, deceit and secrets. When well-known businessman Martin has a devastating stroke, his secret lover Valeria Costas formulates a way to be by his bedside during his final days. She commissions Martin's artist wife Isla to paint her portrait, furtively inserting herself into his home, where both women simultaneously struggle to cope while the man they love lies in a coma. This is an affecting story that brings to mind Elena Ferrante's Neapolitan Novels.' - Culturefly
'For 30 years, author Valeria Costas has conducted an affair with Martin Acla, a well-known businessman. After he suffers a stroke, she's desperate to find a way to be close to him and commissions his wife, Isla, to paint her portrait. This rich, seductive novel unfolds over a series of sittings in the London home where Martin lies in a coma. The question of how much Isla really knows adds suspense to a riveting story rich in feeling and humour.' - Hephzibah Anderson, Irish Mail on Sunday
'The portrait itself takes its place as a decisive symbol. As the finished result is revealed, something far bigger emerges that feels both astonishing and right. You close Bernardini's work with a quiet reverence.' - Elizabeth Fitzherbert, The Lady
'Love a tale of complex women and tragedy? This is a story for you. An internationally renowned writer, Valeria has dedicated her life to her work and to her married lover, Martin. When his sudden stroke makes headlines, her world implodes. Desperate to find a way to be present during his final days, Valeria commissions his artist wife, Isla, to paint her portrait, and insinuating herself into Martin's family home and life. What could go wrong...?' - Stylist
'An electric, impossible-to-put-down novel, Ilaria Bernardini's The Portrait is a brilliantly constructed, wildly astute plunge into the depths of love, rivalry, betrayal and the power of women.' - Bill Clegg, author of Did You Ever Have a Family
'As soon as I read The Portrait I bought its rights. I thought it could be an elegant, extremely powerful and moving TV series and that it was right for us. Both the characters of Valeria and Isla - so fascinating and true - propel this exciting story with tenderness, passion, and humour.' - Lorenzo Mieli, Fremantle Media and Wildside CEO, producer of My Brilliant Friend and The Young Pope
'Anguished by the death of her secret lover of 30 years, a woman commissions the man's wife to paint her portrait so that she can be close to his family home and life. As one sits and one paints, things begin to materialise. This English-language debut by Italian bestseller Bernardini has a compelling ring to it.' - Irish Independent
'A fascinating, seductive novel, full of nuance.' - Grazia Italia
'A stunning "pas de deux" that is enchanting, thrilling and incredibly moving.' - Marie Claire Italia
'With a beautiful voice in which the richness of perspective doesn't confuse or disturb the ruthless, sharp, linearity of the narration, in The Portrait, Ilaria Bernardini mostly speaks about braveness . . . The light of The Portrait is perfectly dim at the beginning and slowly, page after page, becomes bright and illuminates powerfully, to the point of blinding us. Ilaria Bernardini constantly tunes that light with wisdom but without giving any consolation. When a narration is that of real literature, it makes it impossible for us to wear glasses behind which to hide.' - Malcom Pagani, Vanity Fair Italia
'Dizzying . . . astonishing . . . touching . . . stunning.' - Elle Italia
'Bernardini explores loss, love and storytelling in this intimate novel told from Valeria's perspective. A multitude of stories, memories of her meetings with Martin and of the sister, ever present in her mind despite the four decades since her death, are woven through the few weeks Valeria sits for Isla. She's a pleasingly complex character, apparently strong and independent, rejoicing in her cosmopolitan life as an acclaimed short story writer, while in reality riddled with a constant questioning insecurity. It's also a novel about writing - Valeria is a stealer of stories, not above rifling other people's lives even at the risk of being exposed. There's a quiet thread of humour running through Bernardini's novel leavening the loss and hurt - Valeria's over-empathising assistant is a triumph with her adulation and need for hugs - while the question of how much Isla really knows hovers tantalisingly over the last half. Altogether an enjoyable read . . .' - alifeinbooks.co.uk
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This is the Italian author's debut novel and I must say I'm already looking forward further offerings from her in English.
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There are times in my life when the Lord has drawn me into the wilderness. I have gone, often against my will, kicking and screaming. Things seem to be going well, I don't want to leave the party. I don't understand.
Then I will give her her vineyards from there, And the valley of Achor as a door of hope. And she will sing there as in the days of her youth, As in the day when she came up from the land of Egypt.
It will come about in that day, declares the LORD, That you will call Me Ishi And will no longer call Me Baali.
For I will remove the names of the Baals from her mouth, So that they will be mentioned by their names no more."
I return to this passage the way I continue to return to the desert. I know what it is to be allured by the Lord. I know what His voice sounds like as He speaks kindly to me.
Over the years, I've studied these verses in more depth. I have discovered that the valley of Achor (called a door of hope in this passage) is translated to the valley of trouble. I know a few things about wine as well. I know that it is difficult for wine to grow in a desert. Grapes, like people, are finicky, not choosing to flourish everywhere.
I have seen this, as I've walked with the Lord. I have seen Him take valleys of trouble and turn them into hope. I have seen Him bring wine to flow out of the desert.
I learned the meaning of the words "Ishi" and "Baali." Here the Lord says that she will call Him her husband, no longer her owner. The relationship changes from fear and servitude, to protection and love.
Related to the word "Baali," God promises to remove the names of the Baals (the false God flavor of the time) from her mouth. Her gods had become her owners.
I am learning to listen as God allures me into the wilderness. Instead of fighting, I try to follow willingly. I have come to know the peace of being under the wings of my God, of resting in Him, of allowing a song to bubble up in me, especially when it's been some time since my last harmony.
I still dislike the valley of trouble, but I have found the wine of the wilderness to be choice and rare. I would much rather have the riches of a relationship with God than serve my current idol.
The wilderness is a paradox for me. It feels safe, though it is often a place of testing. It is dry and harsh, but it is there that I can more clearly see the wells God has provided, at the right time. There is trouble mixed with hope, and singing, songs of freedom, just like the ones I sung when I was first set free.


Dope beat for this and nice singing, too bad there's no rapping on here. Just a dope way to introduce the album. Can't rate it though.
DOPE DOPE DOPE!!!!! This is easily the best album on the whole album. Benzino wisely stays out of this song and lets his rappers shine. I love the beat, this is a head nodder and the dark type mafioso beat adds alot to it. Benzino does a great chorus as well. Great song! DOPE!
All in all this gets a Good rating. All these Benzino haters haven't listened to this album, this album is filled with great production, good guests, and Benzino working hard. Cop it if you're a Benzino fan and buy it if you like good production. I have heard people call this the "worst album ever" but of course they are crack smoking morons so ignore them.
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Another Samsung notebook is on its way to e-tailer and retailer shelves, with the new notebook being the mid-range Series 7 Chronos. The NP700Z7CH sports Intel's Core i7-3615QM, which is a quad-core Ivy Bridge CPU.
Filling out the rest of the notebook, we find 8GB of DDR3 memory, 1TB HDD with an 8GB ExpressCache drive, NVIDIA GeForce GT 650M GPU with 2GB of GDDR5 memory, a 17.3-inch screen with a 1920x1080 resolution, a slow-loading DVDRW and some JBL-branded speakers.
Finishing off the NP700Z7CH, we'll find 802.11a/b/g/n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0, Gigabit Ethernet, two USB 3.0 ports, two USB 2.0 ports, an HDMI port, a miniDisplayPort, a D-sub connector, two audio jacks, a memory card reader and an HD webcam. Quite the array, isn't it? It weighs in at 2.84kg, and is a little under 25mm thick, which is pretty thin if you ask me.
The surprising thing is that its just US$1,499. Considering the specs, that's quite an amazing price for a well-specced notebook. It makes me want to upgrade my 2011 Apple MacBook Pro, that's for sure.


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Joseph-Hubert-Gérald Lavoie, dit Daniel Lavoie (né le  à Dunrea, Canada (dans la province du Manitoba)), est un auteur-compositeur-interprète et pianiste canadien (franco-manitobain). Il est notamment connu pour le titre Ils s'aiment, datant de 1984, et pour sa participation à la distribution d'origine de la comédie musicale Notre-Dame de Paris en 1998-2000 et 2018-2019.

Biographie
Daniel Lavoie est né en Dunrea (Manitoba), dans une communauté francophone au milieu de la province anglophone. Il est bilingue. Son père gérait le magasin général. Sa mère adore la musique et Daniel apprend à jouer du piano depuis l'âge de 4 ans. Il a fait ses études au Collège de Saint-Boniface (Saint-Boniface (Manitoba)).

Musique

Daniel Lavoie est devenu connu en tant que musicien pour la première fois en 1967 quand il a remporté l'étape de Manitoba du concours de l'émission Jeunesse oblige (dans la catégorie auteur-compositeur-interprète) organisé par Radio Canada. Par la suite, pendant plusieurs années, Daniel travaille comme musicien avec des groupes locaux tels que Spectre et Dieu de l'amour vous aime. En 1970, le groupe Dieu de l'amour vous aime commence une longue tournée du Québec. Après la visite, Daniel décide de s'installer au Québec.

Depuis 1970, Daniel a joué et chanté dans les clubs et cafés à Québec. Ses premiers enregistrements de 1973 à 1974 n'ont pas eu beaucoup de succès, mais une chanson du premier album A Court Terme - J'ai quitté mon île - a été notée en France ainsi qu'au Brésil et en Portugal (où elle est apparue sous le nom de Deixei minha terra). Le deuxième album de Daniel Berceuse pour un lion lui a apporté une certaine notoriété au Québec. La vraie popularité vient après la sortie de son troisième album Nirvana bleu, dont la chanson - Angeline et La danse du smatte sont entendus à la radio au Canada et en France. Nirvana bleu se vend bien même en Allemagne. En 1980, Daniel a reçu son premier "Félix" comme le meilleur interprète de l'année. Désormais, les prix se succèdent et forment une liste impressionnante.

En 1984 Daniel Lavoie sort l'album Tension attention contenant la chanson-titre et également Ils s'aiment, qui connaît un énorme succès au Québec et également en Europe, notamment en France. La chanson parlant de la puissance de l'amour qui surmonte les circonstances fatidiques gagne une popularité incroyable : 2 millions d'exemplaires sont vendus, la chanson a été traduite en espagnol, en portugais, en anglais et d'autres langues. En 1985, elle a remporté un Midem d'or à Cannes. L'album Tension attention sortira en anglais, en 1985, pour le marché du Canada anglophone, et pour les États-Unis, et le reste du monde anglophone.

En 1985, il participe à la Fondation Québec-Afrique en chantant dans le projet collectif Les Yeux de la faim.

En 1987 Daniel Lavoie présente son spectacle à l'Olympia de Paris.

En 1990 un spectacle est organisé en son honneur par les Francofolies de Montréal : La fête à Daniel Lavoie.

En 1991, Daniel participe à l'opéra-rock de Luc Plamondon et Catherine Lara Sand et les romantiques, il joue le rôle du peintre Eugène Delacroix.

En 1995, ayant donné en garantie les droits de ses chansons pour favoriser la promotion de jeunes talents, il les perd lorsque l'entreprise ne peut assumer son équilibre budgétaire.

En 1996, Daniel sort son premier album pour enfants Le Bébé Dragon, dont en 1997 allait être décerné Prix Félix pour l'Album pour enfants de l'année. Un an plus tard, Daniel sort l'album Le bébé dragon-2.

En 1998, Lavoie accepte une invitation pour jouer le rôle du prêtre Claude Frollo dans la comédie musicale Notre-Dame de Paris de Luc Plamondon et Richard Cocciante, d'après le roman éponyme de Victor Hugo. Après l'énorme succès en France et au Canada, la comédie musicale se joue à Londres en 2000, et Lavoie chante encore le même rôle, cette fois en anglais. Au total, Daniel Lavoie est monté sur scène en tant que Frollo pendant trois ans.

En 2001-2003, Daniel Lavoie a écrit la musique pour quatre courts métrages animés pour les enfants de la série Ludovic.

La saison 2002/2003 Daniel est encore à Paris: d'octobre à avril il joue le rôle de l'Aviateur dans la nouvelle comédie musicale de Richard Cocciante Le Petit Prince, d'après le conte éponyme d'Antoine de Saint-Exupéry.

Après une longue pause, Daniel Lavoie a repris la plume pour sortir deux albums: Comédies Humaines (2004) et Docteur Tendresse (2007). Les chansons pour Comédies Humaines ont été écrites sur des poèmes de Patrice Guirao et Brice Homs. Dans le second, Daniel est retourné à ses propres textes, et seulement quelques-unes des chansons sont écrites sur des poèmes par d'autres auteurs, par exemple, Notre Armée - sur des poèmes du poète français Allain Leprest. L'année mème Lavoie lance un livre-CD Roulé Boulé - Je suis une boule qui roule aux illustrations de Oksana Kermarskaya, avec les textes d'une sélection de chansons des deux albums ''Bebe Dragon''.

En 2008, Daniel Lavoie fait partie du projet musical 12 hommes rapaillés sur les poèmes du poète québécois Gaston Miron. Douze des auteurs-compositeurs-interprètes les plus connus du Québec ont été invités pour interpréter un cycle de chansons écrits par Gilles Bélanger sur des poèmes de Miron. Après le succès obtenu par le premier album (plus de  vendus), le deuxième opus (Douze hommes rapaillés — volume 2) est sorti en 2010. Les spectacles 12 hommes rapaillés ont eu un grand succès et, avec l'album, ont gagné trois prix Félix.
Le troisième disque du projet, La symphonie rapaillée, avec des chansons sélectionnées des deux premiers albums et présentées avec les arrangements orchestraux, est sorti en avril 2014. Cet album remporte le prix Félix de l'album de l'année - réinterprétation.

Le 11 mai 2010, Daniel a donné son premier concert solo à Moscou, en Russie, avec beaucoup de succès.

Depuis décembre 2010 Lavoie a participé à une version concert de Notre-Dame de Paris qui a réuni le casting original de la comédie musicale. Ces concerts ont attiré les foules à Kiev, Moscou, Saint-Pétersbourg, Paris et à Beyrouth.

En 2011, Daniel Lavoie fait paraître l'album J'écoute la radio sur lequel on peut entendre onze de ses plus grandes chansons et une chanson inédite J'écoute la radio. La tournée avec le nouveau spectacle sur l'album J'écoute la radio a duré deux ans (jusqu'à l'automne 2013) au Canada et dans plusieurs villes en France, en Russie (Moscou et Saint-Pétersbourg) et en Ukraine (Kiev et Odessa).

Le 25 mars 2014 Le Chant du Monde (Harmonia mundi) lance un nouvel album, Daniel Lavoie: La Licorne captive - Un projet musical de Laurent Guardo. Dans ce projet musical né dans les mythes et les légendes classiques, Daniel Lavoie, accompagné par des instruments médiévaux et ethniques, interprète des chansons écrites pour lui par un auteur-compositeur canadien Laurent Guardo. En octobre 2014, tous deux présentent leur spectacle La licorne captive à la salle de L'Européen à Paris. La première nord-américaine a eu lieu au Québec en mai 2015.

Le  juillet 2014, Daniel Lavoie est en vedette au spectacle du soir de la Fête du Canada sur la Colline du Parlement à Ottawa représentant Manitoba.

Son nouvel album intitulé Mes longs voyages est sorti en septembre 2016. Réalisé par Guy St-Onge, cet album comprend des chansons originelles ainsi que des reprises de Léo Ferré, Alain Bashung, Allain Leprest et Félix Leclerc. La tournée Mes longs voyages a suivi en février et mars de 2017 et au printemps 2018. Une des prestations de la tournée 2017 a eu lieu dans le cadre du festival Montréal en lumière dont Lavoie était Président d'Honneur.

En , Daniel Lavoie reprend son rôle de Frollo dans la nouvelle version de la comédie musicale  Notre Dame de Paris au Palais des Congrès de Paris, suivi du tour français et international.

Collaborations

Daniel Lavoie compose également pour de nombreux artistes tels que Florent Pagny, Roch Voisine, Mireille Mathieu, Lara Fabian, Isabelle Boulay, etc.

Daniel prête souvent sa voix aux albums d'autres auteurs, par exemple: en 2009, il interprète trois chansons sur le livre CD de Gérard Beauchamp Chats de Paris et plus tard, en mai 2010, de nouveau trois chansons sur le second livre CD du projet, intitulé Chats de Montréal. Toujours en 2010, il interprète un duo avec la chanteuse italo-québécoise Dominica Merola la chanson Naufragés dans l'album Appassionata. En 2013, il a chanté deux duos avec Liona Boyd sur son album The return... To Canada with love... et un duo avec Valérie Carpentier sur L'été des orages. Parmi d'autres exemples de collaboration sont Chez Leprest, vol. 1 (2007), Leprest symphonique (2011), etc.

Daniel est également connu en tant que réalisateur. Par exemple, il a réalisé l'album de Gilles Vigneault Vivre debout (sorti en avril 2014).

Cinéma et télévision

Daniel Lavoie a joué dans plusieurs films, mais dans ses interviews, il souligne toujours que, contrairement à la musique, les films ont toujours joué un rôle secondaire dans sa vie.

Le premier grand rôle joué par Daniel était dans le film de Jean Pierre Lefebvre, Le fabuleux voyage de l'ange (Canada, 1991). Daniel a également écrit la musique pour ce film.

En 2002, Lavoie a joué dans un téléfilm canadien réalisé par Claude Fournier Book of Eve, aux côtés de la légendaire Claire Bloom. Le film a été réalisé après le roman éponyme de Constance Beresford-Howe.

En 2004, Daniel Lavoie incarne Félix Leclerc dans une série télévisuelle Félix Leclerc, réalisé par Claude Fournier pour la télévision canadienne et française. Lavoie aussi a enregistré son hommage musical à Leclerc, un album Moi, mon Félix.

En 2012 Lavoie est apparu dans un rôle cameo dans une série télévisée française Antigone 34, créée par Brice Homs (fréquent co-auteur-parolier de Lavoie) et Alexis Nolent.

En plus de jouer dans des films, Daniel a également écrit des chansons et des partitions pour plusieurs films.

En 2019 Lavoie est membre et en 2020 le président du jury du Festival du film canadien à Dieppe.

Poésie

En 2011, Daniel sort sa première œuvre littéraire, un recueil de poèmes et d'essais poétiques Finutilité (aux éditions des Plaines). En 2014, une version russe est apparue en Russie sous le titre Пустонечность (Saint-Pétersbourg : Polifarm, 2014).

Particulités, le  de poèmes de Daniel Lavoie, paraît en 2015.

Radio
Pendant trois ans (de juin 2010 à juin 2013) Daniel animait sa propre émission "Lavoie Libre" sur Espace Musique de Radio-Canada, dans laquelle il offrait à ses auditeurs de la musique de genres variés - du classique à l'avant-garde - et aussi lisait des poèmes par les poètes francophones.

Discographie

Filmographie

Acteur

 1982 : Boogie-woogie 47 : Jean Lorion
 1990 : Entre l'effort et l'oubli
 1991 : Le fabuleux voyage de l'ange
 1993 : General Hospital
 1994 : Return of Tommy Tricker / Le Retour des aventuriers du timbre perdu : L'homme d'affaires
 2002 : The Book of Eve / Histoire d'Ève : Johnny Brancusi
 2005 : Félix Leclerc : Félix Leclerc
 2011 : Antigone 34 (série télévisée) : Paul

Compositeur
 1975 : Musique du film The Winner
 1987 : Chanson thème pour le film Les Longs Manteaux
 1990 : Musique pour le film Entre l'effort et l'oubli
 1991 : Musique pour le film Le fabuleux voyage de l'ange
 1991 : Musique du film d'animation Jours de Plaine
 1993 : La chanson Weak For Love pour la série General Hospital
 1997 : Participation à la musique du téléfilm anglais Whiskers
 1998 : Musique du film Aujourd'hui ou jamais de Jean Pierre Lefebvre
 1999 : Musique du film d'animation Pinocchio pour la France
 1998-2002 : Musique des 4 films d'animation Ludovic de Co Hoedeman

Parolier

 1989 : Paroles de la chanson pour le film Kenny (The kid brother)
 1996-1997 : Paroles de la chanson J'aurai ta peau pour la série Omertà.

Chansons et réalisations pour d'autres interprètes

 Hart Rouge – Inconditionnel. Canada (1991). Fabriqué de Daniel Lavoie avec André Lambert
 Celine Dion – Incognito. Canada (1992). Musique de la chanson Lolita.
 Luce Dufault
 Luce Dufault. Canada (1996). Musique de la chanson Laissez-nous la chance.
 Des milliards de choses. Canada. (1998). Musique des chansons Des milliards de choses, Chanson pour Anna, Je m'appelle solitude, T'aurais jamais du et No deeper love.
 Au-delà des mots. Canada (2001). Musique des chansons Mon Roi de France, Remember Corsica et Sergueï est au piano.
 Bleu. Canada (2004). Musique de la chanson Toutes les villes du monde.
 Louise Forestier – Forestier chante Louise. Canada (1997). Musique des chansons Motel Desert Inn, Ma vie ne te regarde plus, La peur d'aimer, Tu peux t'en aller, Quand j'aime un homme, Tu me manques, Ruptures et Désespérée mais gai.
 Lara Fabian
 Pure. France (1998). Musique de la chanson Urgent Désir.
 Nue. France (2001). Musique de la chanson Je suis mon Cœur.
 Maurane
 Une fille très scène. Canada. (1998). Musique de la chanson Tu es parti.
 Quand l'humain danse. Canada (2003). Musique de la chanson Sans demander.
 Claude Gauthier - Jardins. Canada (1998). Musique de la chanson Est-ce si loin le Québec.
 Bruno Pelletier
 D'autres rives. Canada. (1998) Musique des chansons Le bon gars et le salaud et Restera et Restera.
 Un monde à l'envers. Canada (2002). Musique des chansons Je crois pourtant, Ma jalousie et Madeleine.
 Microphonium. Canada (2009). Musique des chansons J'ai Menti et J'en veux.
 Natasha St Pier – A chacun son histoire. Canada (2000). Paroles de la chanson Je t'aime encore.
 Thierry Séchan – Tu seras comme le ciel. Canada (1999). Musique de la chanson Je Suis Un Homme Étrange ; réalisation de la chanson Tu seras comme le ciel.
 Isabelle Aubret – Le Paradis Des Musiciens. France (2000). Musique de la chanson Si Tu Veux Rester Mon Ami.
 Matt Laurent – Ici ou ailleurs. Canada 2001). Musique de la chanson Il y a dans tes yeux.
 Roch Voisine – Roch Voisine. Canada (2001). Musique de la chanson Demande à La Puissière.
 Mireille Mathieu – De tes mains. France (2002). Musique de la chanson Pense à moi.
 Nourith – Nourith. France (2002). Musique de la chanson La peur.
 Nana Mouskouri – Fille du soleil . France (2002). Paroles de la chanson Cette chance là.
 Nolwenn Leroy –Nolwenn. France (2003). Musique de la chanson Une femme cache.
 Florent Pagny – Ailleurs Land. France (2003). Musique de la chanson Le Feu à La Peau.
 Jean Guidoni – Trapèze. France (2004). Musique des chansons La peur, Pise, Néant néon, La naïade, Le miroir, Thé de Chine, L'ogre, Maman maman, Le feu à la peau .
 Isabelle Boulay – Tout un jour. France (2004). Musique de la chanson Aimons nous.
 Romane Serda - Mon envers de moi. France (2004). Musique de la chanson Je m'appelle solitude.
 Enzo Enzo - Paroli. France (2004). Musique des chansons Ni forte ni fragile et Ça me suffit.
 Julie Zenatti – Comme vous. France (2005). Musique de la chanson Homme Sœur.
 Judi Richards - Du septième ciel. Canada (2007). Paroles des chansons Du septième ciel et Pattes de velours.
 Eric Lapointe - Ma peau. Canada (2008). Paroles de la chanson (avec Louise Forestier)  miles.
 Hugo Lapointe - Hugo Lapointe. Canada (2010). Musique des chansons Le livre des records et Cœur de pierre.
 Isabelle Brossard – Reste encore. Canada (2010). Musique de la chanson…
 Sofaï and the Sweet Talkers– Let The Good Times Roll. Canada (2010). Musique des chansons Bye Bye, Holiday In No Man's Land.
 Marie-Élaine Thibert - Je Suis. Canada (2011). Paroles de la chanson Rupture en soie.
 Renée Martel - Une femme libre. Canada (2012). Paroles de la chanson Comme un courant.
 Sophie Beaudet - Garconne. Canada (2012). Paroles de la chanson Dans les bras de Lea.
 Nadège Vacante - Les arbres volent. France (2013) Musique de la chanson Eva danse (paroles Gérard Beauchamp)
 Gilles Vigneault - Vivre debout. Canada (2014). Réalisation de l'album.

Lauréats et nominations

Gala de l'ADISQ

artistique

industriel

Prix Juno

Victoires de la musique

World Music Awards

Autres prix

 1967 : Lauréat de l'auteur-interprète masculin à l'émission Jeunesse Oblige de Radio-Canada
 1985 : MIDEM d'or pour la chanson Ils s'aiment par le MIDEM
 1986 : Médaille Jacques-Blanchet par l'Assemblée nationale du Québec
 1987 : Trophée Renonciat par la communauté radiophonique des programmes de langue française
 1988 : Artiste pour la paix par le collectif Artistes pour la paix (APLP)
 1989 : Chevalier de l'Ordre de la Pléiade par l'Organisation internationale de la francophonie
 1991 : Prix SOCAN pour la chanson Qui sait? par la Société canadienne des auteurs, compositeurs et éditeurs de musique
 1992 : Prix de la chanson française par le Festival d'été de Québec
 1993 : Membre de l'Ordre des francophones d'Amérique
 2000 : Prix SOCAN pour la chanson Des milliards de choses par la Société canadienne des auteurs, compositeurs et éditeurs de musique
 2004 : Le choc de la musique pour l'album Comédies humaines par le magazine Le Monde de la musique
 2005 : Coup de cœur jeunesse Charles-Cros par l'Académie Charles-Cros
 2005 : Meilleurs disque et cassette pour enfants par la Mairie de Paris
 2006 : Intronisation à l'ordre du mérite en radiodiffusion par l'Association canadienne des radiodiffusions
 2009 : Prix Robert Charlebois pour son rayonnement à l'étranger - Fondation SPACQ (Société professionnelle des auteurs et des compositeurs du Québec)
 2009 : Prix SOCAN pour la chanson 1500 miles par la Société canadienne des auteurs, compositeurs et éditeurs de musique
 2010 : Médaille de St. George par l'académie de rating "Fortune d'or" (Ukraine)
 2015 : Prix SOCAN pour la chanson La Villa de Ferdinando Marcos sur la mer par la Société canadienne des auteurs, compositeurs et éditeurs de musique
 2021 : Prix Hommage – Gala Trill Or de l'APCM

Notes et références

Voir aussi

Articles connexes
 Albums québécois les plus vendus
 Prix Félix
 Ils s'aiment (chanson)

Liens externes

 Daniel Lavoie Spectra Musique
 Daniel Lavoie Les Disques Artiste Records
 Daniel Lavoie sur Québec Info Musique.com

Naissance en mars 1949
Naissance au Manitoba
Naissance dans la région de Westman
Chanteur canadien francophone
Chanteur des années 1970
Chanteur des années 1980
Chanteur des années 1990
Chanteur des années 2000
Chanteur de comédie musicale
Auteur-compositeur-interprète canadien
Auteur-compositeur-interprète francophone
Acteur canadien-français hors Québec
Pianiste canadien
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The Irvine location is headed by Executive Chef Andre Lane and led by General Manager Natalie Devitt, whom I met and has had experience with the restaurant group before as a GM of their first California location in Ranco Cucamonga. Upon entering the restaurant, I realized just how large the space was both inside and outside; they say that they have seating for 225 guests there, and in its location, I have no doubt BRIO will fill that up on some nights. The price point certainly helps here as their lunch entrees start at $10, a reasonable range for the lunch crowd, and the dinners begin at $12. Their menu also lists out the calorie count per dish for the health-conscious and includes icons next to those lighter items coming in at 595 calories or less. Want to make sure? Order off of the "The Lighter Side of Tuscany" section to guarantee yourself smaller bites that are still substantial like their Chicken Piccata, Blackened Tilapia, and 5 oz. Filet Brio.
In addition to the vast space, I was also struck by the decoration inside which was very open and welcoming, making great use of natural lighting through skylights and ceiling-to-floor windows. The interior took advantage of Italian mosaic looks and plaster along with elegant but simple columns in between sections rather than a typical rectangular pillar. In keeping with trends for restaurants these days, the kitchen is also very open for all of the guests to see what the chefs are doing in exhibition fashion. It nearly had an outdoor feel for being indoors, and the furnishings reminded me more of an inviting home space than a formal establishment.
The menu is quite extensive, offering just about something for everyone. We were a bit impressed with their entree salad selection as well, coming in with six options instead of the typical one or two side salads with protein options (some places just add chicken to a Caesar and call it a full lunch). To drink was a large wine selection with some fair choices, most geared towards a group setting as bottles were more available than glasses for options. There were also fruit-forward cocktails listed but I had to get myself a glass of their White Peach Palmer ($3.50 - Monin White Peach Puree, housemade lemonade, and iced tea) which seemed perfect for the sunny day. It was sweet but not overly so, and the tea was prominent which I prefer over sugary drinks. To start, we tried the Soup of the Day which was a Cream of Mushroom Soup ($4.95) and the Lobster Bisque ($6.95 at 460 calories - shrimp and touch of sherry). There was plenty of mushrooms in the former soup which can please the fungivore but after a while, it started to become quite salty. The bisque was a near neon orange when it arrived which led to trepidatious tastes that yielded an "that's okay" reaction. To be honest, while the texture was smooth and on point with a bisque, the flavor was a bit too salty and shrimpy for my preference.
Despite the menu being quite calorie-conscious, we certainly weren't and made sure to get a taste of their appetizers for a fuller sense of the menu. We opted for the Beef Carpaccio ($11.45 at 530 calories - with field greens, capers, mustard aioli, and Parmigiano-Reggiano) and the Roasted Tomato & Herb Pesto Bruschetta ($9.95 at 500 calories - grape tomatoes, Ricotta, Parmigiano-Reggiano, fresh thyme, and pistachio mint pesto). What I did not expect was for the carpaccio to arrive in a large boat of a platter with nearly every visible part of the whiteness covered by a paper-thin slice of tender beef. It could have been an entree of its own had the pieces not been so delicate. The mustard aioli and capers were fine touches to the beef, cutting through with their acids to partially cook the raw meat in our mouths. Between the two starters, it was our preferred. The bruschetta was slightly a letdown as the tomatoes were barely roasted if one could call it that precisely; they seemed more blistered than roasted and for the particularly plumper ones, the heat did not reach through. However, the ricotta on top was a good touch and paired well with the thin pesto on top.
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Though we had the sampler, we had to also get bites of their Caramel Mascarpone Cheesecake ($3.95 at 660 calories - Anglaise sauce and vanilla whipped cream) which ended up winning out over all of the dolchini. Light from the mascarpone as compared to other cheesecakes but still decadent in flavor, this dessert was sizable for its price point and more than enough for two people who just wanted to finish off a meal with a whiff of something sweet. It was also unique since it had the crust on top but that actually made it more appealing; the crumble stayed on the roof of your mouth with each spoonful so as to be a part of every taste.
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Headhunterz, HHZ, właśc. Willem Rebergen (ur. 12 września 1985 w Veenendaal) – holenderski DJ i producent muzyczny. Był właścicielem pododdziału wytwórni Scantraxx – Scantraxx Reloaded.

W wieku 9 lat Willem śpiewał w chórze, który nagrał kilka płyt. Rok później brał udział w zajęciach emisji głosu, które praktykuje do dziś. Swoje pierwsze doświadczenie jako DJ zdobył na evencie Q-Dance'a – Defqon 1, gdzie został odkryty przez The Prophet.

Od tamtej pory grał na wszystkich ważniejszych imprezach hardstyle'owych, jak Qlimax, Defqon 1, In Qontrol, Q-Base, X-Qlusive, Sensation Black, Decibel, HardBass.

W 2007 roku stworzył hymn Qlimaxu, o nazwie The Power Of The Mind. W 2008 roku wraz z Wildstylez wydał album zatytułowany Project One, który został entuzjastycznie przyjęty. W 2009 roku nagrał hymn Defqon.1, pod tytułem Scrap Attack. W 2010 roku w styczniu był gwiazdą X-Qlusive. W 2010 roku nagrał hymn Defqon.1 AU, pod tytułem Save Your Scrap For Victory. W maju 2011 stworzył własne show Hard With Style na którym prezentuje zarówno najlepsze nadchodzące utwory, jak i już wydane.

Na żywo w ustream zapowiedział oficjalnie wydanie swojego albumu w roku 2012 na którym znajdą się między innymi Doomed, From Within (Winne Edit), Hard With Style i inne. Wszystkie pieniądze zarobione na nim będą oddane na cele dobroczynne.
Dubbingował George'a i Freda Weasleyów w holenderskiej wersji Harry'ego Pottera oraz Troya Boltona w serii High School Musical.

20 października 2012 odbyła się impreza na styl X-Qlusive, gdzie w nazwie imprezy znajduje się pseudonim danego artysty, w tym przypadku było to "Hard With Style" (nazwa mixów wydawanych przez tego DJ-a). Odbyła się ona w Holandii na stadionie Ziggo Dome znajdującym się w Amsterdamie.

5 lutego 2013 podpisał umowę z amerykańską wytwórnią Ultra Music i ogłosił start swojego wydawnictwa Hard With Style.

W lutym 2014 roku ogłosił dużą zmianę w swojej karierze która okazała się odejściem od muzyki Hardstyle na rzecz brzmień bliższych bigroom oraz electro house. Dzięki temu rozpoczął tworzyć utwory z takimi producentami jak W&W, Martin Garrix, Oliver Heldens, Hardwell, Skrillex, Steve Aoki, Dyro.

25 czerwca 2017 podczas festiwalu Defqon.1, Willem oficjalnie ogłosił swój powrót do pierwotnego gatunku Hardstyle, zapowiadając kolejny mini-album.

Na początku 2018 roku wspólnie z Wildstylez założyli wytwórnię Art Of Creation. W niej wydał wcześniej zapowiadany mini-album "The Return Of Headhunterz".

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Christina Cruz eyes 10th straight Golden Gloves crown
By Scott Chiusano
Christina Cruz is competing in her fnal Golden Gloves tournament where she aims to take her 10th straight title. (Ken Goldfield/Ken Goldfield)
She's back.
Christina Cruz, the Daily News Golden Gloves tournament's most decorated fighter, is returning this year in pursuit of her 10th straight title. She holds the record for most consecutive championships in the Big Apple tournament and has consistently been the fighter to watch during her historic run.
It's always a homecoming for Cruz to fight in New York, because she spends so much time traveling to national and international competitions.
"There's one time of year my friends and family get to see me fight," Cruz said. "So fighting in New York is something special."
Cruz defeated three-time champion Misato Kamegawa last spring in a hard-fought 3-0 decision for her ninth title, but her hefty array of hardware doesn't weigh down this accomplished fighter. She doesn't take any win for granted.
"Boxing is a sport where anything can happen," she said. "One punch can change a fight."
Still, Cruz is adamant about facing the best competition every year. That's why she signs up for three different weight classes 112, 119 and 125 during registration and doesn't decide on one until the tournament begins. Last year she won the title at 119, but Cruz said that often fighters will pull out of her weight class when their coaches hear she is in it. Waiting to decide limits that possibility.
"Honestly I'm not sure which weight class I'm gonna be in," Cruz said. "But if I did, I probably wouldn't tell you right now."
This tournament will be doubly important for Cruz as she fights to bounce back from a disappointing finish at the 2016 Olympic trials and prepares for the World Championships.
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"(The Olympic) trial was definitely disappointing, it was what I trained the last 10 years for," Cruz who finished with a bronze medal at 112 and did not make the cut for Rio said. "But I'm happy with all my performances in the trials. Some of the decisions just didn't go the way I wanted them to."
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The disappointment was fleeting. By capturing a unanimous gold at the 2016 World Team Trials in Reno two weeks ago, Cruz secured a trip to Kazakhstan for the World Championships in May, where she'll be competing in the 119-pound weight class.
But first she has her eye on another pair of Golden Gloves, and she can take solace in the fact that she's at home with a wealth of supporters behind her.
"It's tough, going on the road to fight all the time kind of messes with your training," she said. "But traveling and then coming home to fight is a great feeling. I feel more relaxed when I'm fighting at home."
Number 10 has always been the goal for Cruz, and now she can see that ultimate achievement tantalizingly close. Win or lose, though, a Golden Gloves legend said this tournament will be her last.
Her departure will truly mark the end of an era.
christina cruz


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