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In 1987, five young men, using brutally honest rhymes and hardcore beats, put their frustration and anger about life in the most dangerous place in America into the most powerful weapon they had: their music. Taking us back to where it all began, Straight Outta Compton tells the true story of how these cultural rebels—armed only with their lyrics, swagger, bravado and raw talent—stood up to the authorities that meant to keep them down and formed the world's most dangerous group, N.W.A. And as they spoke the truth that no one had before and exposed life in the hood, their voice ignited a social revolution that is still reverberating today.
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Charlene Smith
Authorized biographer Nelson Mandela. Multi award-winning journalist, author, & editor. Writing coach.
Interviews with News Media
Interview with Cambridge Chronicle, June 2012
Cambridge Chronicle Interview with Charlene Smith about Mandela: In Celebration of a Great Life
Post-Exposure Prophylaxis
HIV Clinicians Association
BBC Interview with Charlene Smith
Interview with SureFish, UK
Interview with Jonathan Mann, CNN
Not All Rape is the Same
Mail & Guardian
The Man who Stole My Mother's face
Australian Broadcasting Corporation documentary
NPR - AIDS in South Africa
Interview with Charlene Smith
Charlene Smith has been interviewed on more than one occasion by NPR, here is one example http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1124730 and an award-winning interview on RTE, Irish radio http://www.rte.ie/radio1/spectrum/1165158.html
She has also been quoted in a number of books by other authors, this has a list of some of them http://www.isbnlib.com/author/Charlene_Smith
And Charlene Smith is often invited to write for various news media, here is an example for Le Monde Diplomatique http://www.yasni.com/ext.php?url=http%3A%2F%2Fmondediplo.com%2F_Charlene-Smith_&name=Charlene+Smith&cat=filter&showads=1 She was surprised to find a blog was hijacked by this Lesotho newspaper http://sundayexpress.co.ls/?p=3779
Goodreads author site and blog for Charlene Smith: http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/1198833.Charlene_Smith/blog
A television documentary maker who has worked for CBS 60 Minutes, CBC TV, BBC TV and others she has also assisted film makers in Japan, Australia, South Africa, Italy, France, Denmark and elsewhere as a producer, and on occasion as an interviewee http://www.wmm.com/filmcatalog/press/manwho_presskit.pdf
Despite Tea Parties at the Top, South African Apartheid Prevails
Neither recognizes the other -officially. But neither can advance without the other, and any setback either suffers is a consequence of actions by the other.... Los Angeles Times
LATIN AMERICA: Still the Man on Horseback
BUENOS AIRES — Burned ballots, beatings, murders and a nullified election are not only symptoms of power abuses under Panama Gen. Manuel A. Noriega, but a reflection of the sad truth that despite a flowering of democracy in Latin America, generals still have the final say.
In the roughly dozen elections or referendums in Latin America this year, the military is a critical factor. In Panama, the military Establishment was fully revealed last week as a powerful, corrupt force. Today the people of Argentina go to the polls conscious of the military breathing down their necks. Candidates are hoping that, for the first time in 61 years, there will be a peaceful transition from one civilian government to another. Meanwhile, in Paraguay, civilians recently voted in favor of Gen. Andres Rodriguez, who earlier this year ousted Gen. Alfredo Stroessner from his 34-year dictatorship. And in December, Chileans will vote in the first general election since Gen. Augusto Pinochet assumed power in a coup 16 years ago.
In all but two South American countries, democracies are in power--yet the military rules. No decision is made by the new democracies without considering how the military will react. A veneer of popular participation covers the continuing power of the defense Establishment. Los Angeles Times
Winnie Mandela: Charming, Arrogant - and an embarrassment
BUENOS AIRES — "Those 18 months in solitary confinement . . . " Winnie Mandela pursed her lips, her eyes hard and far away, "bruised my soul. If I had had a weapon, I would have fought my way out."
Mandela told me that in a 1986 interview. Perhaps, in a tragic way, "fighting her way out" is what she has been doing for the past few years. She has become an increasing embarrassment for the internal and external South African liberation movements. Like a caged tiger with no way of taking revenge on her tormentors, Winnie Mandela has turned on her young, her people. Los Angeles Times
Charlene Smith Remembers Winnie Mandela
With Linzi Bourhill, Cape Talk (audio), April 6, 2018
Tribute to Winnie Mandela (audio)
Shafiq Morton, Voice of the Cape, April 4, 2018
Charlene Smith on the Actual Life of Winnie Mandela
SAPeople, April 6, 2018
Charlene Smith on the Life of Winnie Mandela
Power-FM, April 4, 2018 - audio
What Happened to Brand Mandela
eNCA, May 22, 2013
Defending the Legacy of Winnie Mandela
Radio Interview with Tsepiso Makwetla, SAfm, April 4, 2018
Winnie Mandela The Young Mother Who Refused to be Broken
BBC News, April 4, 2018
Defending Ma Winnie's Legacy
Times Live, April 4, 2018
Winnie Madikizela Mandela Post Traumatic Stress Disorder was never treated
The Citizen, April 4, 2018
Why Winnie has Earned Empathy Not Judgment
The Sowetan, April 4, 2018
The Conscience of a Nation that has forgotten apartheid
On the death of Winnie Madikizela Mandela, April 4, 2018
Mourning the death of an old friend, Ronnie Mamoepa, spokesperson to South Africa's deputy president, Cyril Ramaphosa
Hamba Kahle Ronnie
Interview about teaching writing
This was written at a time when former South African president and AIDS denialist, Thabo Mbeki was denying anti-retroviral medication to South Africans. At the time one in three SAs were infected with HIV or AIDS. Seven babies a day were dying of the viru
Mbeki attacks those who criticize crime
Bara Gets to the Heart of the Matter
About Rashid and Rafiq Essop who, with their own funds, began the cardiology unit at Chris-Hani Bardgwanath hospital in Soweto, near Johannesburg. CHB is the largest hospital in Africa and the southern hemisphere.
Every 26 Seconds A Woman Gets Raped - Bob Simon, CBS 60 Minutes
Link to a CBS 60 Minutes interview with me. Anderson Cooper and Randall Joyce traveled to South Africa to interview me.
New edition of Mandela: In Celebration of a Great Life now out http://www.amazon.com/Mandela-In-Celebration-Great-Life/dp/1928213138/ref=dp_ob_title_bk
This updated edition includes a new chapter on the last year of Mandela's life, his death and funeral.
Don't Feed the Bears, Boston Globe by Charlene Smith
Nelson Mandela's legacy - is it respected in South Africa?
National Geographic by Charlene Smith
Cheaters those who cheat with exams, on their partners, or who scam their company have brains that operated differently
This article in Brainworld by Charlene Smith explains how and why
Interviewed by Huffington Post (video) following the death of Nelson Mandela
My interview is about 14 minutes in - unfortunately rather poor sound quality.
Interviewed on Fox News by Shepard Smith following the death of Nelson Mandela
MLK and Mandela: Two countries, one dream
Interview with Associated Press about Martin Luther King and Nelson Mandela, what they shared, and what they did not
Nelson Mandela loved Boston
Cambridge Chronicle, Cambridge, Massachusetts, July 10, 2013
Article in McLeans Magazine, Canada quoting me about Nelson Mandela and family feuding
Charlene Smith's essay "The Lost Cat and the Low Down on Cambridge Highlands" is in the Harvard Bookstore collection of New England essays published by Paige Press, 2012..
Review of Mandela: In Celebration of a Great Life
Memories about Nelson Mandela
Charlene Smith interviewed by Nancy Richards of SAfm
CNN with Carol Costello
Interview July 18, 2012 with Charlene Smith
SAfm 'Otherwise' with Nancy Richards
July 18, 2012, Nelson Mandela's 94th birthday - Nancy Richards interviews Charlene Smith.
Cambridge Chronicle Interview with Charlene Smith
Cambridge Chronicle Interview with Charlene Smith about Nelson Mandela
Me & Nelson Mandela
Los Angeles Times: White power & Mandela
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WEAVER, John (c.1672-1747), of Morville, nr. Bridgnorth, Salop.
b. c.1672, 1st s. of Arthur Weaver of Morville, Salop by Maria Careswell of Shifnal, Salop. educ. I. Temple 1689, called 1697. m. Sarah Acton, 1s. suc. fa. 1710.
Recorder, Bridgnorth 1725-35.
Weaver, through his grandfather's marriage with the heiress of the Smythes of Morville, had an interest at Bridgnorth. Returned as a Whig on his own and the Whitmore interest in the 1715 Parliament, he voted with the Government, except on the peerage bill, which he opposed. On the death of William Whitmore of Apley he was elected recorder of the borough as a stop-gap during the minority of Thomas Whitmore. In his last Parliament, during which he was taken into the custody of the serjeant at arms for defaulting on a call of the House in 1733,1 he voted against the Administration. He died 9 Jan. 1747.2
Author: J. B. Lawson
1. CJ, xxi. 375.
2. J. F. A. Mason, 'Recorders of Bridgnorth', Salop Arch. Soc. Trans. liv. 197-9.


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Q: Fewer people in the streets vs. fewer people on the streets What's the correct or at least the most common option?
Someone told me that "in the streets" means being literately in the middle of the street.
On the streets means on the sides of the street.
However, "fewer people in the streets" and "fewer people on the streets" have more or less the same numbers of results on Google.

A: You are right that "in the street" literally means being in the road when it refers to a person or any other thing that perhaps shouldn't be there. Strangely, when it's a car or another vehicle, that car is "on the street / road".
"On the street" can mean a number of things. For example, a house or other building on a street means it is built just off the street. People "on the street" could refer to pedestrians walking on the pavement/sidewalk or people living on a particular named street, but it can also idiomatically mean people living homeless, and people involved in street crime.

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22,000 trucks at border stopped by flooding
Thousands of U.S. and Mexican trucks hauling goods across the border were backed up Wednesday after severe flooding blocked a key trade route in northern Mexico.
Flooding of highways like this one outside Nuevo Laredo, Mexico, has sharply crimped a key trade route to the U.S.El Manana De Nuevo Laredo / El Manana De Nuevo Laredo via EPA
July 14, 2010, 8:58 PM UTC / Source: Reuters
By Abisai Rubio
Thousands of U.S. and Mexican trucks hauling goods across the border were backed up Wednesday after severe flooding blocked a key trade route in northern Mexico, truckers and authorities said.
Some 22,000 trucks were unable to deliver goods between the Mexican border cities of Nuevo Laredo and Monterrey and the Texas city of Laredo as days of rain from Hurricane Alex and a second tropical storm swamped the highway from Monterrey, Mexico's national cargo truckers' chamber said.
The road that was shut since Friday was partially reopened Wednesday but water levels were still impeding many trucks from moving and priority was being given to vehicles carrying fresh produce and emergency aid for flooded Mexican towns.
"We have 22,000 trucks that cannot deliver on both sides of the border and are completely stalled," said Refugio Munoz, the truckers' chamber president. "We don't see trucks moving again until Friday," he told Reuters.
It was not clear what the full economic impact of the blockage would be, but Nuevo Laredo Mayor Ramon Garza said it was substantial. The route carries some 40 percent of trade over the U.S.-Mexico border.
"This represents millions and millions of dollars lost," said Garza.
Munoz said Mexican truckers had been using an alternative route since Friday, reaching Nuevo Laredo via Reynosa across from McAllen, Texas, but that the highway suffered damages from flooding and partly collapsed Monday.
"This could affect factories because they rely on auto parts from the United States on a just-in-time basis and supplies are not getting through," he added.
Supermarkets in Nuevo Laredo were largely empty because food trucks could not reach the city. "A lot of things are scarce, most of all fresh produce," resident Alma Rosa Vela said.
A tropical depression dumped heavy rains on the Mexico-Texas border on July 8 days after Hurricane Alex flooded the region. Alex battered Monterrey as a Category 2 storm, killing 12 people, ripping apart highways and causing $700 million of damage.
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Jelena Vesić	The Universal Right To Baffle
Notes On Bafflement: The Universal Right To Baffle
I would like to speak about the gestures that are baffling and about the resulting state of bafflement. Such gestures and states are observed in the context in which disprivileged, powerless and deprived are confronting the violence of power, or in which the sides in conflict are dramatically asymmetric in regard to their power. The gesture of bafflementis not a trick nor a tactic used in the process of negotiation, but the (political) act that comes after the possibility of negotiation proved impossible. To baffle is to act in defense of something that is, pragmatically speaking, indefensible, it is to stand for something what was not a part of the real-political options, nor customs, nor memories, before it was being performed.
To produce political bafflement is often the only possibility for the dispriviledged, powerless and deprived to "stand erect" in the situation of exposure to the violence of power – to present their stand not as a retreat, not as a self-victimizing call to humanitarianism, not as a particular mode of negotiation, but as the truthful and strong defense of their own JUST position. The gesture of political bafflement leaves behind the entire morality, all the practical reasoning and the dominant logic produced by whatever the existing power relations are at the time. The political value of the gesture of baffling is precisely in its claim to what is non-existent, to what is impossible in the sphere of hegemonous rationality.
Bafflement is an act of freedom precisely because it occurs in the situation in which one has nothing/everything to lose. To baffle is the last instance of the right one can call in order to preserve freedom. To DIE FREE rather then to LIVE ENSLAVED is the ultimate message of the practice of baffling. It rests on the premise that freedom is more important then life, that is, that the subjects deprived of freedom cannot accept such condition as a valid form of human life, in however "bare" terms.
The notion of political bafflement emerged as one of the outcomes of the research project and the publication titled On Neutrality I recently did together with Rachel O'Reilly and Vladimir Jerić Vlidi, examining the concepts of political peace and active neutrality in the gestures of the Non-Aligned Movement. The politics of active neutrality was opposing both the Euro-Atlantic juridical management of political neutralism and the Western ideology of peace. At the same time it was introducing something new and unexpected — "uncommon" — that can be summarized in Edvard Kardelj's thesis of Non-Aligned "third position" in his Historical Roots of Non-Alignment. This thesis, a certain twofold negation of the power-blocs, does not imply reaching the point of ideal "equidistance" from the existing centers of power, but (actively) countering the power politics as such.
Jelena Vesić is an independent curator, writer, editor, and lecturer. She was co-editor of Prelom – Journal of Images and Politics (2001–2009) and co-founder of independent organization Prelom Collective (2005–2010). She is active in the field of publishing, research, and exhibition practice that intertwines political theory and contemporary art. In her writing, Vesić explores the relations between art and ideology in the field of geopolitical art history writing, focusing on experimental art and exhibition practices of the 1960s and 1970s in former Yugoslavia and Eastern Europe. She also writes on artistic labour and practices of self-organization in the age of cognitive capitalism. Her latest curatorial projects are based on experiments with the form of lecture-performance, immaterial quality of the exhibits and story telling, and include: Oktobar XXX: Exposition–Symposim–Performance (2012–2013); On Undercurrents of Negotiating Artistic Jobs – Between Love and Money, Between Money and Love (2013–2014); and Exhibition on Work and Laziness (2012–2015).


Hali Wallace is a passionate educator and dance choreographer in the metropolitan area. After starting her first dance training at the age of 15 at StarBound Dance Center, Hali knew she had found the right passion to pursue. From then on, she began to study and learn techniques in Ballet, Jazz, Hip-Hop, and Modern dance at other local Maryland dance studios. She was also a member of the 2006-2007 Dance Show Troupe for Huntington Community Center.
Currently, Hali resides in Prince George's County, MD and teaches in the Montgomery County and Prince Georges Public Schools.
Hobbies: Reading, exercising, mentoring & inspiring others to establish their vision!
Ksahay Williams is a dancer and model with goals of expanding into acting and television production. She began dancing at the age of 5 and has studied Tap, Modern, African, Jazz and Hip Hop. She has danced with Marcellus Dance studio in Capitol Heights, Maryland where she was a member of the Company.
Ksahay attended Medgar Evers College in Brooklyn New York where she studied Mass Communications with a minor in Dance. While at Medgar she was the dance team president for 2 years. Through the department chair at Medgar, she was able to attend The World Championship of Performing Arts where she won a one-year long scholarship to study at Millennium Dance Complex in Los Angeles, California. She also danced with Bloodline Dance Theater, a company based in Brooklyn for 3 years. She taught at David A. Boody Jr High School (I.S 228 ) through a program called New York Junior Tennis and Learning for 2 years. NYJTL is an afterschool program that fosters young minds through sports and the arts. While with NYJTL she was the Activity Specialist for all dance, along with fashion and theater.
Her ultimate goal is to own a full service production company, producing television, film, and stage plays, with a focus on giving back to our communities by teaching elementary, middle and high school children these skills.
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Saige Colbert is a Performance Consultant who enhances stage performers through movement coaching. She fully produced, funded choreographed and co directed, "Needed Me by D4ME" and is in pre-production, producing a feature film, "Writer's Block". Recently, Saige has been selected in Mayor Muriel Bower's creative program, 202 Creates. Saige has appeared in several film, television and modeling productions while being a fully present mother to her son, Apollo. She has been seen in viral YouTube videos, and walking the hair show in Atlanta. Saige's ability to embody almost any character or position on stage, is due to the training she received from her father at a young age. Him reading plays like "Othello" and "Sizwe Banzi is Dead" as bedtime stories, are pivotal in her performance today.
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Taylor Forbes a nineteen-year-old sophomore at Bowie State University and is currently studying Psychology and Criminal Justice. She has been dancing since the age of five in styles of hip-hop, jazz, ballet, modern, poms, musical theater and contemporary. She attended Albert Einstein High School and was a member of both the Poms competition team and Dance Company.
There is no doubt teaching dance is Taylor's passion. She has trained not only in a variety of dance techniques and styles but, in choreography. She has choreographed for both the children and adults, but teaching. She has been teaching dance since the age of sixteen at Lowell School summer camp. She is the lead choreographer in the musical theater department for the summer stage productions. All of her students know that she values dance as a form of art, expression, and creativity. Taylor provides a safe space for all her dancers to step outside of their comfort zone and to help grow their skills in dance.
Myra Gerald is from Washington DC and has been dancing since the age of 7! Her unique hip hop style comes from the creative DC street style. Her high energy dancing and skills has been recognized throughout the DMV and showcased on her very popular YouTube channel.
She began to teach in 2012 where she has taught Hip Hop, Jazz, Step, and African throughout schools, local studios and churches. Performances include World of Dance, BET, SXSW music festival, and the Lets Dance Tour. Myra believes dance allows you to be free in whoever you want to be.
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Dolce and Gabbana is an Italian fashion based business that primarily deals with items classified as a 'luxury' in the fashion industry. Dolce and Gabbana are infamously known for their controversial ad campaigns that have caused outbreaks of rage and discomfort by viewers of such advertisements. This paper analyses specific ads from this fashion conglomerate taking account shifts in advertising, media and consumption since the 1990s, and illustrates the use of stereotypes in advertisements, and why some campaigns are the subject of controversy.
Dolce and Gabbana are famed for their sexy fashion advertisements, however in 2014 the company may have taken things a little too far. Their ad, promoting D&G's ready-to-wear collection for 2014 features a girl with a hazy expression surrounded by five men, one bearing down on her. The advert received much criticism from the press including Debonair Magazine who called it "a glorification of gang rape". When questioned about the campaign, Stefano Gabbana stated the advert was intended to show "an erotic dream, a sexual game". Despite the unclear nature of the ad, the controversy only went on to raise Dolce & Gabbana's profile in the fashion industry.
Semiotics allows third-party members to analyze media texts, using Barthes' tri-dimensional model. This model includes of the signifier, signified (collectively forming a 'sign'), and the myth (Barthes, 2013). When viewed on a signifier level (most literal meaning), these ads represent males and females, who are partially nude and performing very abstract activities, with letters mentioned on the ad. On the signified level, the interpretation is much clearer, and it illustrates the fact that the image is actually an 'advertisement' for a company called 'Dolce and Gabbana', and it shows attractive & toned men and women in different stances of power relations (Refer to Appendix). The signified usually involves prior knowledge and understanding of media texts. Collectively, they form the 'sign'. However, on the third and final level, the myth includes a much wider approach to semiotics. It is a "sum of signs" and a "global sign", and in these ads, the myth is the objectification of gender, the use of the gaze to indicated power relations, and how consumer culture has evolved over the years in regards to fitness and beauty. (Barthes, 2013, p.3). Over the years, women have always been subjected to being the secondary character in media, especially within advertisements. The
constant depiction of women in the kitchen, and the heavy dependence of the man for help and support has been one of the key theme of advertisements since the industrial revolution. However, women were the primary targets by the fashion industry. Much to the point, where it expanded to other industries. Bordo (1993) argues that women's beauty is subtly mentioned in advertisements involving food and medicines. The terms such as "dive in" were used by Haagen-Dazs while depicting a man in view with ice-cream, as portraying a woman would bring about issues revolving around diet and eating disorders. Using advertisements such as sugar free Jell-O and Virginia Slims for women, illustrate that being thin is beautiful, and women are not supposed to have a hearty appetite as men (Bordo, 1993). Advertisers hire models on the basis of their looks, and have a certain criteria to narrow down their selection process, which states that the female model must be atleast 5'9" in height, and have a dress size between 0-6 (Mears, 2009). Dolce and Gabanna deals with high end fashion, and thus aims towards having size 0 models for their advertisements, which is clearly indicated in both the ads (Refer to Appendix). The definition of beauty is constantly reminded to the general public by the fashion industry. The food industry and the fashion industry are very much related in today's world, as fashion redefines beauty, which results in changes in diet and appetite for both male and females. However, the use sexuality in both industries to advertise products have prevailed as a primary marketing strategy to attract customers. The Dolce and Gabbana advertisements use sex as a tool to grab the viewer's attention, with artistic representations of a particular setting on print. In the first advertisement, the setting indicates that the male and female are about to engage in coitus, followed by the rest of the men watching her. In the second advertisement, the reminiscent feel of BDSM, indicates a sexual scenario as well (Refer to Appendix). Previous advertisements; from the food industry also attract men and women using sexual innuendo. Bordo (1993) illustrates this using an example of Sugar Free Jell-O, where the tag line of the advertisement states, "I'm a girl who just can't say no. I insist on dessert." The specific use sugar free Jell-O is also intriguing, as it indicates the dietary restraints of a woman to look good according to the fashion industry, whilst the using sexual innuendo overshadows the controversial aspect of eating disorders in women such as anorexia (Bordo 1993). The objectification of women's bodies is a central theme of such ads, and is used by industries for capitalist gains (Mears, 2009). Objectification of women is when a 'women is literally reduced to her body parts and sexual behavior' (Murrow, 2010, p.71). The first advertisement was released out in 2007 for the company's spring collection. It was intended to attract customers using key terms such as
"an erotic dream" and a "sexual game", however it was met with backlash by several viewers, as it involved a man holding down a woman by her wrists, as other men watched. The other men were partially un-dressed, and the woman had a dazed look on her face (Refer to Appendix). It indicated a "gang rape" scenario, and was met by negative feedback by the media (Nickalls, 2013). Murrow brings about a connection between pornography and the thought process of its male viewers, but stating that exposure to pornography, leads to viewers trying to link the pornographic expectation to real life expectations, and begin to view women as objects rather than people (Murrow, 2010). The advertisement was labelled as "Dream", and was meant to illustrate a fantasy, but was interpreted as a "rape scene", and thus enraged several communities in the public and online sphere, such as the National Organization of Women. It was similar to an advertisement by Calvin Klein, which depicted a rape scene, and was banned by the Australian Standards Bureau (Rifon et.al, 2014). The criticism for such advertisements generally revolved around the sexual violence portrayed towards women. The objectification of gender is not only restricted to women, but also towards men. An advertisement campaign from the same company in 2007, showed the opposite. The second advertisement involved the men being completely nude and protecting themselves by bending and hunching over, while the women watch over them. This advertisement as mentioned earlier, was met with mixed responses as it portrayed men being dominated by women, which was reminiscent of BD/SM (Bondage Domination) (Refer to Appendix). The designers' response specified that they were attempting to empower women, and highlight the aspects of a dominant female character, i.e. the modern woman (Greaves & Mercado, 2011). The objectification of men, was seen in prior advertising campaigns, and around iconic characters such as the 'Marlboro Man', where the company; Phillip Morris, was not selling cigarettes, but rather the idea of the ultimate man, who is independent, royal, and rebellious (Twitchell, 2000). Similarly, in Dolce and Gabbana's ad, the idea of female dominance is being sold, by objectifying men. Research has shown that due to this constant objectification, men and women objectify others in the real life. The "erotic male" was the key definition of masculinity, and this is evident when the physical appearance of male model is concentrated upon, while his face is hidden from the light (Morse, 2007, p.21). The size of men has increased over time, making them more muscular, leading to "reverse anorexia" and excessive bodybuilding (Reichert, 2014, p.116). The men in the advertisement are muscular, and are completely nude. Dolce and Gabanna and other fashion companies try to link the idea of fashion with objectivity. It's an "age-old advertising technique" and
clearly shows that if a viewer purchases and wears the product in the ad, they will dominate the other gender (Reichert, 2014, p.116). These use of the gaze helps establish power relations in these advertisements. The photograph is primary tool used to establish difference, thus the use of binary oppositions have been used to organize meaning. Binary oppositions organize the world and its representations, and are usually encoded with "values and concepts of power, superiority, and worth". There is always a category of norm and the other in a binary opposition (Sturken & Cartwright, 2009). The use of an example such as man/woman as a binary opposition, throughout history, the norm has been the man having power over the woman. As mentioned above, in early advertisements the woman was dependent on the man. However, in today's day and age, that concept has changed due to feminists and the fight for equal rights.
Dolce and Gabbana have had a fair share of advertisements dealing with stereotyping and deviating from the norm. The first advertisement shows gender stereotyping, where the male is dominant, holding the woman down, while the rest of the men stare at her. The use of the male gaze, indicate power relations in favor of the men. They are looking down at the woman, and the woman is dazed and confused. The men are in control of what is happening, and the woman is helpless. This scene mimics a "gang rape" scenario, and was met with great controversy that this advertisement was pulled from several publications (Greaves & Mercado, 2011). On the contrary, the second advertisement uses gaze, but steers away from the gender stereotype. It hands the power to the women, as they look down on the completely naked men, and establish their dominance (Refer to Appendix). The advertisement was meant to empower women, and to abolish the stereotype of males being dominant.
In conclusion, it is evident that advertisements still use gender stereotypes to sell their products, and do so with the use of the gaze and objectification. The advertisements have changed over the years, but still rely on the use of women being reminded of what is regarded as beautiful, the use of a sexual theme to appeal to the masses, and to attempt to sell an idea along with a product. Whether it is to advertise sugar free products, cigarettes, or high-end fashion, advertisers still repeat their techniques to appeal to the masses.
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Bring or Not to Bring?
I was holding a small get together to watch UFC, which is basically no-holds-bar fighting with rules. So not really no-holds-bar. There weren't any bars.
Anyways, one of my close friends, a fellow teacher from my old days of martial arts, asked if he could bring anything. I told him no, but if he wanted to bring some beers, then that'd be cool. I'd have dinner ready by the time the fights started. I'd also invited some family and was a little perturbed that they didn't ask if they could bring anything. Anytime they held UFC gatherings I had always asked if I could bring anything. I don't do it out of courtesy as much as a practice of giving and receiving.
A few years back I had been listening to a lot of lectures fromDr. Wayne Dyer.One of the seminars featuredDeepak Chopra.Chopra said something that struck me. He had always taught his children, now grown, to always bring something when going to another person's house. It didn't have to be anything material, even a compliment would suffice.
Because when we look at the big picture in order for anyone to give they must receive. And in order for anyone to receive they must give. Like life and death, giving and receiving are opposites that work together. The Ying and Yang.
Coincidentally, everyone arrived at the same time. My cousin, who usually holds these events, saw my friend lugging two bags of goodies, more than I had expected, which was nothing.
My cousin hollered, "Why didn't you tell me to bring anything?"
I ignored the question, invited everyone in, and proceeded to get dinner ready. When dinner was served, my cousin complained about the garlic bread being too garlicky. I admit, I had used fresh garlic and enough to clear the sinuses of a rhinoceros. Oops. The point here is to appreciate what you receive. And if you don't like something, don't eat it. Complaining gets you no where and leaves a bad taste in everyone's mouth, despite the fresh garlic.
But out of the whole group, only my close friend asked if he could bring anything. Lovely. What a sense of entitlement.


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Android 4.4.2 KitKat Now Rolling Out to Samsung's Galaxy Note 3 in Europe
By Tom Dawson
Samsung's Galaxy Note 3 has already proven itself to be a very capable device and with this latest update, it gets that little bit better. While Samsung's plans were to release Android 4.4 KitKat for the Note 3 some time starting in February, it looks like they've jumped the gun a little bit and rolled it out early. As SamMobile is reporting, the Android 4.4.2 OTA is rolling out now in Europe – with Poland being named specifically. It should of course be noted that this is for the Snapdragon 800 powered variant of the Galaxy Note 3 with a model number of SM-N9005. The build number of the update is N9005XXUENA6 and appears to be the same firmware update that leaked over the weekend.
While the update is rolling out over KIES in Europe, that might not be much satisfaction to our American readers but, this is good news. If Samsung feel that the leaked firmware was good enough to roll out to devices anywhere in the world, then a larger rollout in the US and other parts of the world can't be far off. As always though, you can go ahead and download the firmware yourself but, you do so at your own risk and there are no chances that it'll work as you'd expect it to.
Much like the Android 4.4.2 build that recently leaked out for the Galaxy S4, Samsung have embraced some of Google's visual changes in Android 4.4.2 KitKat. Now the icons in the notification pane are white and there's also a shortcut to the camera having been added to the lockscreen, which is a very nice touch, indeed. The info for the build remains pretty much the same as the leaked build but, for those interested you can take a look below.
Country: Open Europe
Version: Android 4.4.2
Changelist: 340325
Build date: Thu, 9 Jan 2014 23:09:09 +0000
Product Code: OXX
PDA: N9005XXUENA6
CSC: N9005OXXENA5
MODEM: N9005XXUENA2
So, there you have it. Samsung might have been a little late to the KitKat Klub but, they've been fairly busy recently with the launch of the Galaxy Note 12.2 Pro and the Galaxy Tab Pro lineup at CES 2014. Let us know in the comments below if you have this build installed and how everything is working out for you!
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Congress needs to Investigate Trump and the Saudis, not the Ukraine
October 17, 2019 October 17, 2019 daniel	Congress needs to Investigate Trump and the Saudis, Crown Jewel, Is Trump putting US Troops in Danger in Saudi Arabia?, Linda McMahon, PAC America First Action, Saudi Arabia scandal, The Possible Connection between Trump's Big Money Boss and Saudi Arabia, The Possible Link between the Saudi Crown Prince the WWE and President Trump, the WWE, Trump, Trump and Saudi Arabia, Trump's Big Money Boss, Trump/WWE/McMahon/Saudi affair, What Politicians are Receiving Money from Saudi Arabia?, Why Aren't Democrats investigating Trump and Saudi Arabia?, Why is Trump defending Saudi Arabia?, World Wrestling Entertainment (NYSE: WWE)
The congressional impeachment investigation needs to focus on President Donald J. Trump's (R-New York) relationship with Saudi Arabia, not the Ukraine.
Trump's friendship with the Saudis could put thousands of American service people in danger and embroil the United States in a war with Iran. For example, NBC reports, Trump could deploy 2,800 U.S. troops, two fighter squadrons, an Air Force unit, and an additional THAAD missile defense system to Saudi Arabia.
Is Trump putting US Troops in Danger in Saudi Arabia?
Those troops could be in danger because the Iranian-backed Houthi rebels from Yemen can strike deep into Saudi territory with drones.
In fact, on 14 September 2019, Houthi drones destroyed the Abqaiq and Khurais oil processing facilities. Those facilities are 500 miles inside Saudi Arabia.
If Houthi drones can hit Abqaiq and Khurais, they can attack US forces in Saudi Arabia. In addition, there is no evidence American forces have any defense against drones. Notably, the billions of dollars Saudi Arabia spent on; mostly American-built air defenses, were useless against the drones, CNN claims.
Moreover, the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) system, the Pentagon is shipping to Saudi Arabia is designed to stop ballistic missiles not drones. The US Air Force could deploy Raytheon's Phaser; which is designed to destroy drones with microwaves, The Drive's War Zone speculates. However, there is no evidence the Phaser works.
Why is Trump defending Saudi Arabia?
America has legitimate strategic interests in Saudi Arabia. But Trump's murky relationship with that country's government raises serious questions.
Notably, The Washington Post alleges a lobbying firm paid over $270,000 to book 500 rooms at the Trump International Hotel in Washington DC. The lobbyists started booking the rooms in December 2016 after Trump's election.
The lobbying firm, the Qorvis/MSLGroup has long represented the Saudi Government in Washington DC. The Wash Post claims, Qorvis/MSLGroup rented the rooms for veterans.
President Trump's family business; the Trump Organization, operates the Trump International Hotel. Trump's sons; Donald J. Trump Jr. and Eric Trump, operate the Trump Organization.
GQ claims Donald R, Eric, and Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner; Ivanka's husband, took part in questionable real estate deals. In addition, GQ alleges some of those deals are conflicts of interest. However, there is no evidence of Saudi real estate deals with the Trump Organization.
Trump, the WWE, and Saudi Arabia
Then there's Trump's old stomping grounds at World Wrestling Entertainment (NYSE: WWE). To the disgust of wrestling fans everywhere, the WWE is planning Crown Jewel, a massive pay-per-view match in Saudi Arabia on 2 November 2019.
Strangely, the WWE could pay boxer Tyson Fury; who is not even a wrestler, $15 million to appear at Crown Jewel, Wrestling Edge claims. In addition, the online rumor mill claims; several wrestling stars including Brock Lesnar and former UFC champ Cain Velasquez, will get huge paychecks for appearing at Crown Jewel.
Moreover, high-profile WWE executive Eric Bischoff, the long-time head of the long defunct WWE rival WCW, left unexpectedly on 15 October 2019. News sites including f4wonline.com claim WWE CEO Vince McMahon fired Bischoff. It is not clear if Bischoff's exit has anything to do with Crown Jewel or Saudi Arabia.
The Possible Link between the Saudi Crown Prince, the WWE, and President Trump
There is a potential Trump connection to Crown Jewel and the WWE. McMahon's wife Linda McMahon is a former Trump administration official. Trump appointed Linda McMahon to head the Small Business Administration (SBA).
Linda McMahon left the SBA to chair the pro-Trump super PAC America First Action, Politico claims. Politico predicts Linda McMahon could become a major fundraiser for Trump's reelection effort.
Moreover, Politico claims Linda McMahon donated millions to Trump's election effort in 2016. Thus, you can speculate the McMahons could use PAC America First Action to funnel Saudi money to the Trump campaign.
The Possible Connection between Trump's Big Money Boss and Saudi Arabia
Notably, a PAC America First Action press release calls Linda McMahon "Trump's Big Money Boss."
Therefore, conspiracy theorists can speculate Linda McMahon and the WWE could move money from controversial Saudi Crown Prince; and wrestling mark, Mohammad Bin Salman Al Saud (MBS) to Trump's reelection effort. To elaborate, MBS could pay the WWE to put on Crown Jewel.
Then Linda McMahon could donate that money to PAC America First Action. Supposedly, Linda no longer works at WWE but her husband, son; Shane McMahon, daughter Stephanie McMahon, and son-law and wrestler Paul "Triple H" Levesque still run the company.
Consequently, I think a smart move for House Democrats is to send a few subpoenas over to WWE headquarters and PAC America First Action. In particular, I think the Democrats need to subpoena Eric Bischoff and the entire McMahon family.
Trump and Saudi Arabia
Disturbingly, President Trump has sided with Saudi Arabia against his own Republican allies in the US Senate.
On 16 April 2019, Trump vetoed a Senate resolution to end US military support for Saudi Arabia's war against the Houthi rebels in Yemen. The resolution passed by a margin of 54 to 46. However, the Senate could not override Trump's veto on 2 May 2019 because Senators Marco Rubio (R-Florida) and Michael Bennet (D-Colorado) did not vote, Politico observes.
Critics including The American Conservative's Daniel Larison accuse the Saudis and their allies of human rights violations in Yemen. The Houthis attacked Abqaiq and Khurais in retaliation for Saudi attacks on them.
Hence, American troops are in Saudi Arabia because of a conflict Trump could end. In addition, the President makes US forces a Houthi target by supporting the Saudi War in Yemen.
Cynics will wonder if Trump is repaying the Saudis for campaign donations, or payments to the Trump organization. Even if such allegations are pure speculation, Trump looks bad here.
Why Aren't Democrats investigating Trump and Saudi Arabia?
I think the US House of Representatives needs to redirect its impeachment investigation from the Ukraine to Saudi Arabia.
In particular, the families of American service people need to know if the President is putting their loved ones' lives at risk for fund raising. However, I think such an investigation is unlikely.
I suspect, Democrats fear any such an investigation could expose their connections to Saudi Arabia. My suspicion is that Trump is not the only American politician receiving MBS's dark money.
The recent behavior of some Senators lends credence to such suspicions.For instance, why were Senators Michael Bennet (D-Colorado) and Marco Rubio (R-Florida) absent from the vote to override Trump's veto of the Senate measure ending support for the war in Yemen?
What Politicians are Receiving Money from Saudi Arabia?
My guess, is that many of our leaders are receiving money from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Importantly, the current Ukraine investigation exposed alleged illegal behavior by former Vice President and presidential candidate Joe Biden (D-Delaware), and his son Hunter.
Hence, Democratic leaders; such as U.S. Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-California), could be more interested in protecting their party's reputation than protecting our troops. Thus, Americans need to condemn both parties for the entanglement in Saudi Arabia.
I think the Trump/WWE/McMahon/Saudi affair could become a major scandal if drones kill US military personnel in Saudi Arabia. Another public relations nightmare for Trump, MBS, and the WWE could be a drone attack on Crown Jewel.
In conclusion, I think the potential Saudi Arabia scandal is so bad the House cannot ignore it. Expect, Saudi Arabia to haunt Trump for a long time. The House of Representatives needs to do its job and investigate Saudi Arabia.
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Ron Spomer heads back to his birthplace of South Dakota, where he first learned to hunt deer. This time he will hunt the bare plains of Butte County near Piedmont with guide Fred Lamphere of Dakota Ranch Outfitters. He will later head 100 miles away to the expansive Indian lands in central South Dakota to try his hand at the whitetail there.


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There might be times when your business insurance claims are denied. Despite doing everything right, your claim might be denied by an insurance company acting in bad faith. Insurance providers agree to act reasonably and fairly when they enter into a contract with you. When an insurance company fails in its responsibility, contact the lawyers at Zinda Law Group.
If your business insurance claims are wrongly denied, then your recourse may come in the courts. Insurance companies are contractually required to pay out your legitimate claims. Sometimes, though, they need the urging from court. The lawyers at Zinda Law Group can help you file a proper lawsuit when you have this sort of issue. It is important that you file the suit in the right court and within the statute of limitations.
Most insurance companies do not want to go to court. Trials can cost them a lot of money, and in many cases, they would have been better off paying the claim in the first place. These insurers know this, too, and they're often willing to settle if they know that you are serious. Having a good attorney on your side can help you in these negotiations. The attorneys at Zinda Law Group can put pressure on your insurance company. They can use their leverage to push for a quick settlement so that your business can start going again.
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Dmosin (polaco: Gmina Dmosin) é uma gminy (comuna) na Polónia, na voivodia de Lodz e no condado de Brzeziński. A sede do condado é a cidade de Dmosin.

De acordo com os censos de 2004, a comuna tem 4725 habitantes, com uma densidade 47 hab/km².

Área
Estende-se por uma área de 100,53 km², incluindo:
 área agricola: 88%
 área florestal: 7%

Demografia
Dados de 30 de Junho 2004:

De acordo com dados de 2002, o rendimento médio per capita ascendia a 1379,35 zł.

Subdivisões
 Borki, Dmosin, Dmosin Drugi, Dmosin Pierwszy, Grodzisk, Kałęczew, Kamień, Kołacin, Kołacinek, Koziołki, Kraszew, Kraszew Wielki, Kuźmy, Lubowidza, Nadolna, Nadolna-Kolonia, Nagawki, Nowostawy Dolne, Osiny, Szczecin, Teresin, Wiesiołów, Wola Cyrusowa, Wola Cyrusowa-Kolonia, Ząbki.

Comunas vizinhas
 Brzeziny, Głowno, Lipce Reymontowskie, Łyszkowice, Rogów, Stryków

Ligações externas
 Sítio Oficial

Comunas da Polônia

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Kerala: 620-km-long 'Women's Wall' for gender equality
Updated: Jan 02, 2019, 10:17 IST | PTI | Thiruvananthapuram
Lakhs of women from across the country participated in this grand shoulder-to-shoulder parade, which was organised partially by the government. The women demonstrators also raised Sabarimala issue
Thousands of women take pledge while participating in the 'women's wall' against communalism and gender discrimination, in Kochi, Kerala
Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala): In a wonderful initiative to support gender equality and renaissance value, around 50 lakh women formed a 620-km-long 'Women's Wall' in Kerala on Tuesday. The wall was formed across the national highway which stretched from the northern tip of Kasaragod to the southern end in Thiruvananthapuram.
Lakhs of women from across the country participated in this grand shoulder-to-shoulder parade, which was organised partially by the government. The women demonstrators also raised Sabarimala issue.
In September last year, the Supreme Court lifted the ban on entry of women of menstrual age (10-50 years) inside Sabarimala temple, however, no woman of the previously-forbidden age group has yet been able to enter the Lord Ayappa shrine due to widespread protests.
Speaking to ANI about the event and the ongoing Sabarimala issue, a demonstrator said: "Gender equality is an aspect of freedom. Women have been launching protests, marches and strikes to have access to their rights enshrined in the constitution. Who can prevent a devotee from reaching God? It is a golden moment for women to show that it is they have got a right to enter the temple and no one can stop them from doing so."
¿The movement is organised partly by the government for the participation of women from North to South to say that we want to work ahead. We want gender equality and justice as we're living in a democratic society," another woman said.
Further reacting on Sabarimala temple issue, she stated, ¿It's important that there must be a conducive atmosphere. If women have failed to enter Sabarimala till today then RSS, BJP and Congress are responsible for it. And women force today is replying to these anti-women forces and we're saying that it is a land of both men and women where no one can deny women of their basic rights."
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Carleton glass plant plans upgrade
Guardian Industries Corp. plans to invest nearly $55 million in rebuilding one of the glass-making lines at its Carleton plant, a move that should preserve about 150 jobs, according to company officials.
The company is seeking a tax break on new equipment from Ash Township and is hoping for other assistance from the Michigan Economic Development Corp.
The plant at 14600 Romine Rd. makes a variety of glass for automotive, architectural and consumer goods applications.
Work on rebuilding and upgrading one of the two float-glass lines at the plant is expected to occur in the first three months of next year, said Gerry Hool, plant manager. He said the two lines at the plant are rebuilt regularly. ?Typically, we do this every 12 to 18 years depending on certain conditions and variables,? he said.
The line slated for the rebuild was last renovated in 2002, he said.
Ash Township will consider a request for a 50 percent tax exemption on personal property involved in the rebuild during a special meeting at 6:15 p.m. Wednesday at Ash Township Hall, 1677 Ready Rd.
?This is a little bit larger than what they?ve done in the past,? Township Assessor Chris Renius said of the project.
The firm has four current tax abatements with the township, but three of them are expiring at the end of this year. The fourth tax exemption expires in 2015, he said.
The special session will precede the board?s regular meeting at 7.
The Guardian operation at Carleton employs about 460.


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By Francis Buchanan Explore London, groups, Things to Do, Travel Tips May 15, 2018
Mayfair's Casino Culture
By Francis Buchanan
From the Medieval sporting spectacle of jousting to the furtive gambling dens of the 15th century, London has always been known for its untameable gambling culture. To this day, travellers from all the around the globe come to enjoy the lavish luxuries of Mayfair's casino culture.
Central London is thought to be home to around 30 high-profile casinos, and Mayfair is the epicentre of the city's high-end gambling scene. One of London's most exclusive districts, Mayfair boasts a host of revered venues such as Crockfords and Les Ambassadeurs. Here, we take a look at the history of gambling in Mayfair and explore a few of its most exclusive venues.
Mount Street, Mayfair
Changing Perceptions
Today, gambling has increasingly become the kind of thing that parents tell their children to avoid, but perceptions haven't always been that way. Throughout Britain's history, gambling has, at times, been held in fairly high regard.
Gambling in London can be traced back as far as Roman Britain, where a game not dissimilar to backgammon was played in all areas of the capital. London's deeply entrenched gambling culture was almost inextricably linked to military service. From the Middle Ages to the Crusades, soldiers always returned from conflict with new and innovative ways to gamble their dwindling finances away.
Fast forward to the 17th century and gambling was so prevalent that King Charles II was even an open advocate of the popular pastime. The monarch's favourite form of gambling was horseracing, which is why it is commonly known as the 'Sport of Kings'.
King Charles II – a strong advocate of gambling – favoured horse racing above all else.
Mayfair Life: Then and Now
It won't come as a shock to many to know that Mayfair is directly at the centre of all things glitzy and luxurious in London. From its bars to its famed clubs and casinos, Mayfair is the home of all things high-end.
For a long time, Mayfair's plethora of plush casinos catered exclusively to the country's old money, and iconic old haunts were crowded with members of a declining aristocracy. However, when those old powers began to fade in the middle of the 20th century, Mayfair's casinos turned their attention to a brand new global market.
By the 1960s and '70s, casinos such as Aspinall's and The Ritz had become increasingly popular with wealthy individuals from all around the world. There was a huge spike in interest from the Middle East initially, while casinos have also recently seen an increase in interest from China.
Mayfair's array of plush casinos have catered to a number of different markets.
Casinos of the World
There are a number of areas around the world that are widely known for their status as hubs of global gambling. Monaco is home to Casino Monte Carlo, a prominent gambling hub, and Las Vegas has almost become a cultural phenomenon in itself. But, Mayfair still manages to stand out.
Mayfair's prominence in the global casino scene is built on a number of different factors. The area's sense of prestige plays a huge part in its global appeal, while many of its casinos still enjoy an elegant interior design and refined décor.
The standout reason why Mayfair sits firmly at the heart of all things gambling related is because of London's status as a centre for international business. The city attracts more than its fair share of wealthy individuals, and London's casino culture is a popular pastime for that very demographic.
Top Casinos in Mayfair
Crown London Aspinalls
Few venues are more iconic than Aspinalls. Based in a great location on Curzon Street, between Hyde Park and Green Park, this plush Mayfair casino is a famed refuge for some of the globe's highest rollers.
Aspinalls preserves and celebrates the legacy of its founder, John Aspinall. This private gaming club was established in the 1960s and has long been the casino of choice for British old money.
John Aspinall is something of a legend in Mayfair's casino culture. While studying at Oxford, it is thought he feigned illness on the day of finals in favour of the Ascot Gold Cup and consequently left Oxford minus his degree!
With the founder's passing in 2000, Aspinall's has moved with the times and remains a firm favourite with visitors from across the world. The casino welcomes a truly global clientele and was also recently refurbished in order to combine the elegance of the past with the sleek interior touches of a contemporary club.
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The Ritz Club
There are few people in the world who aren't aware of London's Ritz Club – an infamous private member's club that claims to offer an unparalleled gaming experience.
This exclusive club is a hive all of things luxurious. Everything from its interior decor to the length of its food menu is centred on providing the highest standard of comfort and opulence.
The club, positioned between Mayfair and Piccadilly Circus, is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
The Ritz Club is a hub of all things high-end.
Serviced Apartments in Mayfair
For those keen on visiting London and experiencing the city's casino culture for themselves, there's only one area truly worth staying in – Mayfair. Immerse yourself in the opulence of the area by booking a stay at one of the many serviced apartments we have to offer there.
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The ongoing debate over reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act, or VAWA, in Congress appears to have taken on new meaning in light of the sexual assault allegations against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh. Those who advocate on behalf of survivors of sexual assault in Central New York feels lawmaker's support of a long-term solution will speak volumes about where they stand.
Syracuse's P-tech school at the Institute of technology received a guest Monday that they hope will champion the program on a national level.
First daughter and presidential advisor Ivanka Trump praised the school, local colleges, and business partners for their roles in preparing the local workforce.
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Members of Syracuse's Sudanese community are urging Congress to not ease sanctions against Sudan's violent leader. Today's announcement was part of a nationwide day of action to support Sudanese people.
Abraham Dut Deng was one of the first Lost Boys of Sudan to come to New York. He ended up in Syracuse along with other refugees fleeing deadly violence. His message aimed at Senator Kirsten Gillibrand and Congress Member John Katko is to keep pressure and sanctions on the government of Omar al-Bashir.
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Syracuse-area Congressmember John Katko says he favors the release of the controversial classified memo that alleges the department of justice and the FBI abused their surveillance powers ahead of President Trump's election. It could be released later Friday pending Trump's approval. Katko says it should come out sooner than later as special prosecutor Robert Mueller continues his investigation.
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And I need to change the port attribute. How do I access and change this value?
My current code
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A: createInteractionConfig = function () {
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Established in 2006, Thyme Out has become a firm favourite in the local Didsbury food scene.
Our casual dining venue is known for serving inventive and fresh breakfast, brunch and lunch dishes and we offer a fresh, locally sourced menu in a friendly and cosy atmosphere.
We take food pretty seriously, which is why everything we serve is freshly made to order, be that to eat in, take away, or as part of our extensive catering service.
Along with locally roasted Heart and Graft coffee, there is always an impressive cake selection of homemade cakes to accompany your brew. With a choice of eating inside our cosy eatery or in one of our two outside dining areas, Thyme Out is the ideal venue for meetings, a quick bite over lunch or a long-overdue catch up with friends.
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Having started off as a fairly small part of what we do here at Thyme Out, outside catering is now an equally important side to our business. As such, we took the decision to launch a separate business – Thyme Outside – from which to operate our catering services for weddings, corporate events, private events and functions.
With the same ethos of quality, fuss-free food, made to order, our catering service has proved a winning formula over the years with Thyme Out regulars and new customers alike. Our dedicated Thyme Outside website focuses entirely on outside catering and features a full range of menus and ideas for every occasion.
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Stocks End Mixed as Wall Street Awaits More Clarity on Trade Talks
China's top trade negotiator is expected to meet with President Donald Trump in the White House later Thursday.
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The Dow Jones Industrial Average finishes up Thursday after White House economic adviser Larry Kudlow said "good headway" had been made in trade talks between the U.S. and China.
Tesla (TSLA - Get Report) fell sharply after the electric carmaker reported disappointing first-quarter deliveries.
Constellation Brands (STZ - Get Report) rose after beating fourth-quarter earnings expectations and selling off 30 wine and spirit brands to Gallo for $1.7 billion.
Wall Street Overview
Stocks closed mixed Thursdays as investors sought more clarity about the ongoing U.S.-China trade talks as Vice Premier Liu He, China's top trade negotiator, was scheduled to meet with President Donald Trump in the White House.
Reports have suggested the trade talks were nearing a conclusion.
Bloomberg says China could agree to purchase U.S. goods worth more than $1 trillion, as well as open its markets to further American investment, in exchange for a multi-year window in which to meet certain conditions on intellectual property and technology transfer protections. The Financial Times said the two sides were close to a deal on most of the major issues, but were still negotiating ways in which China could implement them under U.S. monitoring.
White House economic adviser Larry Kudlow told reporters in Washington there had been "good headway" made in this week's talks before adding "we're not there yet." Myron Brilliant, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce's executive vice president, said the U.S. and China were moving toward "the end game" in trade talks, but are unlikely to complete a deal this week, the Wall Street Journal said.
Clouding sentiment were comments from Trump that he would give Mexico a year to stem the flow of illegal drugs over the southern border or he said he would either close the border or impose tariffs on cars.
Some observers said the year-long deadline should let investors and Republicans breathe easier as it kicks the threat of economic turmoil down the road.
Duncan Wood, director of the Mexico Institute at The Wilson Center in Washington, DC, said in a statement that "imposing tariffs on cars for this reason would be a huge violation of existing trade rules."
"What's more, it would be immensely costly for U.S. auto producers and consumers," Wood said. "It's difficult to see this as a credible threat. The Mexican government will surely view this threat with some skepticism as well as frustration after making significant concessions to Trump on migration last week."
Trump also appears ready to nominate former Republican presidential candidate and Godfather's Pizza founder Herman Cain to a seat on the board of the Federal Reserve. Cain served as chairman of the Kansas City Fed from 1989 to 1996.
Trump has made no secret of his disdain for the Fed, charging that a series of rate hikes has limited U.S. growth. Last month, Trump said he would nominate economic commentator Stephen Moore to the Fed board.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed up 166 points, or 0.64%, to 26,384, the S&P 500 recorded its first six-day winning streak since February 2018, rising 0.21%, while the Nasdaq fell 0.05%.
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Tesla ( TSLA - Get Report) tumbled after the electric carmaker reported disappointing first-quarter deliveries, while investors eyed a hearing in federal court over founder and CEO Elon Musk's contempt battle with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
Musk appeared in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York on Thursday to face contempt charges brought by the SEC, which alleges the Tesla CEO posted tweets that misstated, then clarified production targets for 2019. The judge gave the SEC and Elon Musk two weeks to settle their differences before making a ruling in the SEC's contempt case against Musk.
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My brilliant young friend pitched a book this weekend at the San Francisco Writers' Conference about the need for an environmental revolution. A New York literary agent interrupted him. "Don't you realize people read to escape all that?" She was right of course. There are no bestsellers about how Earth's ecosystem is shutting down, even though it is. It doesn't help to rehash the negatives about how far behind the Earth has fallen, or about how geniuses like Buckminster Fuller predicted the state of the world today. Nobody wants to hear it. The challenge is to find a positive spin, something people will want to read, and then give them a meaningful (not too demanding) call to action.
My guess is there are thousands, maybe a million writers working on this. Let's hope someone figures it out.
In the meantime, there is some positive news Bucky would like. John Kerry's bold proclamation this week that climate change is the world's most fierce "weapon of mass destruction" was a blast of fresh political air. Bucky would give Kerry's Indonesia speech a standing ovation, saying that the State Department's mission to protect the security of our country by reckoning with all enemies, both foreign and domestic, is finally being addressed. But what will actually come of this? Will he and President Obama still approve the KXL pipeline? Are they not begging us to support their stance against the awesome power of the fossil fuel industry? Might we be on the verge of understanding, at long last, that today's "weapons of mass destruction" are the oil, gas and coal reserves now safely under ground? How do we get these "resources" reclassified as enemies of life on earth? Bucky would say that the answer to this is simple: Speak out. Speak truth to power. Let them know the political will exists. Don't just think about it. Do it. Write John Kerry right now.
But back to the positive! We can also celebrate China's decision one year ago today, to tax carbon pollution. Yes, Virginia, there is a carbon tax in China. Despite this, the number one argument you hear from Americans about why nothing can or should be done about climate change is that countries like China and India will ruin the Earth no matter what Americans do. Put this in the "everything you know is wrong" column. Bucky would kindly say that Americans should make an effort to see America the way the world does, that we are the ones who still believe we are too big to fail. We are the ones Fracking our lands and water to ruin.
But there is hope from ideas springing up all over the world that exemplify Bucky's 'design science revolution'. One close to my home in Marin County, California, is the Marin Carbon Project, an agricultural experiment to learn just how much carbon the dirt can hold, and what influence that might have on crops. The answers are: more than anyone thought, and wow, it makes a huge difference. You can read more about the magic of mulch in an op-ed piece in the Marin Independent Journal.
Lastly for today, Bucky would have enjoyed this positive environmental news site, which covers all good things happening on the environmental front. If you are looking for hope about how smart, motivated people are stepping up to affect change on the most important front we will ever fight, bookmark this site. Have hope. Bucky would say there are good things happening today, even if they haven't made the bestseller lists. There are positive, empowering books coming soon that will help change the way people think. Surely they will be read. Surely we are not just a country of escapists and deniers.
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BYJ, JKS, LMH & Hallyu Star (Asian Drama - Movie) : Thailand Site...: [News] "Queen of Ambition" Ends its Run with Highest Ratings.
[News] "Queen of Ambition" Ends its Run with Highest Ratings.
The SBS series "Queen of Ambition" has closed its curtains on the top of the Monday and Tuesday ratings chart.
The 24-episode drama aired its final two episodes and grabbed an average viewership of 25 percent during the week of April 1 and 2, TNmS [Total National Multimedia Statistics] showed on Wednesday.
With a strong support from female viewers in their thirties to fifties, the TV series could end its absurd revenge story breaking its highest ratings.
The follow-up to the popular series is Kim Tae-hee and Yu A-in's fusion costume drama "Jang Ok-jung, Live for Love," set to tell its recreated life and love story of a historic femme fatal Jang Hee-bin from April 8.
Next up on the chart is the new KBS series "The Queen of Office," which kicked off its first two episodes with an average of 9.4 percent of viewers.
Before airing its new period-set fantasy "The Gu Family Book" [translated title] from April 8, MBC chose to fill the empty primetime slots with alternatives.
While Monday's "2013 Spring Drama Big 3 Special," an introductory to the channel's three new dramas, pulled in 3.4 percent ratings, Tuesday's movie "Love Fiction" nabbed 2.9 percent of viewers.
Meanwhile, Nielsen Korea showed the three programs in the same order and similar figures from those of TNmS' during the first week of April.
"Queen of Ambition" continued to thrive with 24.1 percent ratings, while "The Queen" and MBC's two temporary programs following next with 8.4 and 3.2 percent, respectively.


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Man Gets Pick Of Hyundais After Threatening To Write "LEMON" On His Rear Window
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3.4.11 10:00 AM EDT By Ben Popken
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Michael leased a 2010 Hyundai Genesis and found that none of the buttons on the steering wheel worked. No horn, no cruise control, no radio volume. It's been in and out of the shop several times for steering wheel issues. When he called up the regional office to complain they seemed to take his issue a little more seriously after he said he was planning to get a windshield marker and write that he got a $40,000 lemon from Hyundai. Now he's getting to pick a new Hyundai of his choice. Here's the timeline:
Michael writes:
I leased a 2010 Hyundai Genesis late last year ( I only have 7800 miles on it… brand new by Texas standards… ), and it's been in the shop for steering wheel issues more than a few times. Allow me to enumerate…
1) Steering wheel stopped raising properly. Told that insulation was the problem, and that it was fixed. Sure enough, it worked. Happiness is.
2) Steering wheel stopped raising completely again. Told a switch needed to be replaced. Part ordered.
3) Steering wheel started to scale and peel. Steering wheel replaced.
4) While driving away, I discovered the wrong steering wheel was installed. Drove back, pointed out the problem. New steering wheel ordered.
5) Steering wheel replaced.
6) Switch installed, problem still there.
7) GPS is out of date, cannot get an update disc, only available from the dealer, who doesn't have it. Really needed it, as I was going on a road trip…
8) Took car to a dealer in Florida to get the tires filled with nitrogen. Asked about the steering wheel & GPS disc. Told the steering wheel is operating properly ( not… ) and no disc there either.
9) New steering column ordered by home dealer. 3 week wait for it to come in.
10) Contacted Hyundai Customer Service to complain, passed on to Regional
office in Dallas.
11) Received a call from the Regional office, very nice rep said she would set an appointment up for me, and a loaner would be available. She said
she'd monitor the repair. So far, so good.
12) Took car in for service… received a POS loaner… 2011 Elantra Touring Edition. Rode like it had no shocks/struts/suspension. Unreal. AND… no gas in the tank when I got it! WTF??
13) Car fixed in 6 hours, told there was a problem, however… the airbag light is on, and they need to order a new airbag.
14) When I drove away, I tried to adjust the volume on the radio via the button on the steering wheel. Surprise! 99% of the functions on the left side of the steering wheel are dead. Went back to the service bay, and was told that the problem was with the airbag. I explained the airbag was working fine when I brought the car in. I also explained that I felt there was a damaged wire or wires, causing all the problems. Service adviser seemed nervous, which led me to believe I was right.
15) Called the Regional office again. Left a voice mail, and got a call back… I was asked for 24 hours, so that the supervisor could be notified of the situation. She was en route to Mexico, so I can understand the delay. I explained that I was going to get a windshield marker and write on the back window that I got a $40,000 lemon from Hyundai. this made the rep a little worried, and she asked again for 24 hours max. I agreed, as she is
really trying to help me out here.
NO call, so I had to call myself. The supervisor hasn't returned calls, she's in New Mexico working with some dealers there. I was told that a decision will be made by Monday afternoon, and that I would be very happy with Hyundai. We'll see…
New update!
Hyundai is going to be replacing my Genesis with a new one of my choice. It may take a month for it to happen, so I'm working to get either a loaner or a rental from them, as nothing on the steering wheel works… no horn, no cruise control, nothing. Jeez… But at least, I'm getting it swapped out, so that's a good thing…
Nice! That's good ol' Lemon Law for you. Most of the time, if an item has had the same part repaired more than three times by the manufacturer, the consumer is entitled to exchange the device for a brand new working one. Threatening to write "LEMON" on the back was just the garnish on this glass of whoopass.
3.4.11By Ben Popken
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