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Who is Joy Mangano: Bio, Net worth, Instagram
Joy Mangano attends the world premiere of "Joy" at the Ziegfeld Theatre on Sunday, Dec. 13, 2015, in New York. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)
Joy Mangano is an american businesswoman and invetor who, from the 14th of October, will be the host of America's Big Deal with his friend and colleague Scott Evans.
In this new show, lot of inventors, from across the nation, will have the opportunity to sell their products LIVE on-air and compete for the chance to strike a life-changing deal with a retail giant.
But what we know about Joy? Who is she? Has she have a fiancé? Let's discover it together!
Joy Mangano's biography and carreer
Joy Mangano was born in New York on the 1st of February 1956.
She has italian origins because her parents were both italian emigrants who decide to live in the USA in pursuit of lucky and money.
Joy grew up in East Meadow and, when she was a teenager, worked as a nurse in an animal's hospital in Long Island.
It was precisely in these years that she had invented her first product: a luminescent flea collar which can protect pets from flea.
After his gradutation in Economy, she began to work as a waitress and as a telemarketer for an airplane company; in the maintime, she was capable to grow up alone her 3 children.
In 1990 she invented the Miracle Pop, a self-tightening mop who became very famous, permitting Joy to become one of the most famous inventors and businesswomen of the XI century.
She began to sell her mop on QVC and the product became very famous among housewiwes who love not only the mop but also Joy.
Afterwards, Joy incorporeted his society in the Arma Product and, in 1999, she sold it to the USA Networks, the parent company of Home Shopping Network.
According to the statistics, his company, in 2000, selling miracle mops, had generated revenues close to 10 milions of dollars a year.
In 2015 the producer David O.Russell narrated Joy Mangano's story in the docufilm Joy.
Joy Mangano's ex husband
Joy Mangano was married with Tony Miranne from 1978 to 1989.
The couple also have three children: Christie, Jacqueline and Robert.
Joy Mangano's Instagram profile
Joy has her own Instagram profile in which we can see lots of business pics.
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Tamil Nadu Bickerings A Continuing Aggravation To The Smooth Functioning Of Sri Lanka.
Posted on February 1st, 2013
Insight By Sunil Kumar
Feb.2nd., 2013
The continued bickerings emanating from Tamil Nadu monotonous at best over an issue that has been prevalent ever since the infamous Tamil Tigers were vanquished by the Government Forces of Sri Lanka is an aggravation that seems deliberately orchestrated to disrupt the smooth functioning of Sri Lanka and nothing more according to many analysts.
There is a ring of credibility to this evaluation as it is linked to the activities of the Tamol Tiger(LTTE) sympathetic diaspora whose continued attempts to discredit the GOSL seems a never ending one and despite the stand the Indian Goverbnment has taken towards maintaining the protocols which uphold the principle of one democracy supporting another, the feeble minded attempts of those who think to the contrary are becoming painfully visible, at time through their worthless rhetoric laced in pro LTTE bias if one reads between the lines and needs to be put into perspective.
A visible example of this in recent times apart from the collective rankings of the likes of Jayalalitha, Karunanidhi and Vaiko to name some others favourably dispensed towards the concept of discrediting Sri Lanka on the basis of their myopic visions of the GOSL, are the rantings of Tamil Nadu Governor K. Rosaiah who on Friday according to Indian News Source the IANS reports has urged the Indian government to impose economic sanctions on Sri Lanka and take steps to ensure that those displayed by the ethnic conflict there returned to their original homes.
Another voice in the wilderness of unsubstantiable norms commonplace in the dialogues which are constantly directed to the Indian Government by these Tamil Tiger sympathetic voices is thereby very apparent and presumably no different from the laments they generate where they seem to forget that the greater affected communities whose lives and livelihoods were destroyed entail not only the miniscule minority of Tamils in Sri lanka but a greater proportion of the majority Sinhalese and other ethnic minorities where the consensus might be, now that the esteemed albeit misguided Governor has raised further concerns towards accommodating all the displaced Tamils who sought refuge in Tamil Nadu to do it there rather than in Sri Lanka and avoidaggravating the Sri Lankan Government with his clarion calls to the Indian Government. Maybe he should invite more Tamil immigration to TN and provide them sanctuary in the process as he seems benevolent towards them in a manner defying logic although it may not coincide with the mindset of the Indian authorities!
To all intents and purposes the Government and leadership of Sri Lanka is visibly doing an admirable job of attending to the needs of all displaced people not only the Tamils where it must also be mentioned that there are many Tamils who have graciously accepted the restitutions in this area provided by the GOSL despite the reality that it was their own community which tried to destroy Sri Lanka and failed miserably albeit with a heavy toll on the Nation of Sri Lanka over a period of time!
Delivering his address on the first day of the first assembly session of 2013, Rosaiah has said somewhat obstreperously: "I reiterate the resolve expressed by the Tamil Nadu assembly June 8, 2011 to urge the Indian government to initiate action by working with other nations for imposition of an economic embargo on the Sri Lankan Government till the Tamils living in camps are resettled in their own places and are allowed to live with dignity, self-respect and equal constitutional rights on par with the Sinhalese." The individual seems to have little or no knowledge about the steps being taken by the GOSL towards these concerns including constitutional equality, issues most of which have already been addressed favourably while some are in the making. He is in no capacity to draw conclusions that " the rehabilitation measures taken by the Sri Lankan Government were not at par with the expectations" on the basis that his opinion is one of bias blanketing the efforts of the GOSL for very obvious reasons and present the frustrations of the Pro LTTE sympatheric Tamil diaspora where he in all probabilities is also a part thereof.
Referring to the attacks on Indian fishermen by Sri Lankan Security Forces, where Rosaiah has said: "The fishermen of Tamil Nadu, who earn their livelihood in their traditional fishing areas of the Palk Bay region, are victims of repeated harassment and murderous attacks by the Lankan Navy." it needs to be pointed out that the arrogance of these Indian fishermen who have the audacity to deliberately fish in Sri Lankan Territorial waters despite many warnings is at times incomprehensible and irresponsible where the Sri Lankan Navy has been carrying out their entailed duties in apprehending them and will continue to do so as it is a violation of ratified agreements between India and Sri Lanka.It also needs to be pointed out that vice versa the Indian Navy also spares no sympathies towards Sri Lanka Fishermen who sometines inadvertently stray into Indian Waters but the impetus on liabilities rests heavily on the Indian fisherfolk and the equation a reversible one needing some refurbishing perhaps towards some measure of uniformity.
He has also said "the Tamil Nadu government was anguished at the harassment of Indian fishermen by the Sri Lankan Navy while the Indian government showed "utter disregard" to their woes." which is a rank misrepresentation of facts based on the reasons expressed in the previous para where the issue of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J. Jayalalitha's emergence as a trenchant critics of the Sri Lankan regime for among other things the mass killing of Tamil civilians in the ethnic conflict that ended in May 2009 is also a debatable one where the term "mass killings" may be more appropriately applicable to the Tamil Tigers and their murderous leader Velupillai Prabhakaran made mercifully inneffective by the Sri lankan Armed Forces through the present Presidential Leadership as their commanding officer in chief where Fmr. Gen. Sarath Fonseka also deserves an honorable mention towards the cause.
When the Sri Lankan Armed Forces which vanquished the Tamil Tigers, has repeatedly denied the charges and allegations made against them by the Governor of TN as reported by IANS nothing seems further from the truth than their role of liberating the masses of humanity at the mercy of the Tamil Tiger terrorists and ridding the Nation of the despicable plague of terrorism which was taken to a very high level of attrocities by them and for anyone to present a falsified charge sheet in favour of the mendacious lot that supported them is truly an aberration of decent norms.
It is also a continued aggravation towards the smooth functioning of Sri Lanka today where such signals are picked up by many world powers on hearsay alone and for all the wrong reasons!
The forthright responses of the Indian Authorities misinterpreted by some as "utter disregard" in how they deal with such matters is also very noteworthy as they continue to be unpretentious allies of Sri Lanka unswayed by sensationalist sentiment intended to alienate the two Nations and thankfully so!
One Response to "Tamil Nadu Bickerings A Continuing Aggravation To The Smooth Functioning Of Sri Lanka."
"Former Chief Justice of India J.S. Verma, who was to arrive in Colombo late on Friday heading an international fact-finding mission to assess the legal issues involved in the impeachment of Chief Justice Shirani Bandaranayake, has cancelled his visit.
"I have decided to cancel," he said when The Hindu contacted him over phone.
On speculation that his Sri Lankan visa was revoked, he said there was no such issue.
– adaderana
This is not the first time we cancelled the visa of TRAITORS!!
Well done SL. Show these bloody Indians the door to hell.
DEPORT ALL INDIANS NOW OR MAKE HELL FOR THEM SO THEY WILL LEAVE VOLUNTARILY.
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Agreed. No more of this stuck in the past nonsense. Bring everyone back to the present. Though I'm sure if I agree about the apocalypse movie, because I still haven't seen it yet. . It just didn't look that interesting. A new 'bad guy' , but still with round 12 of magneto's man pain...ugh, enough already.
If I had to guess, I'd say that now that the First Class trilogy has ended, everything from now on will be in the present. That's my hope anyway.
Me too. The films don't have to be "dated" as it were. I also hope for the present as well.
I'm a little concerned because Kinsberg? Said that the next movie would be in the 90's, following the pattern. But hopefully apocalypse 'underperforming' (combined with first class underperforming) convinces them that the general audiences isn't as interested in the period pieces as they are. And maybe they should finally forget about that and moved 'back to the future'.
Heck if they like the new 'students, they can keep them and pretend they've aged a couple decades with nothing more than a haircut (like they've done with all the first class people.
Yes, the FC trilogy is done, but they have those actors signed on for at least another film. There's no way they got that young talent to sign on for ONE film. They'll have at least one more and have be presented to us ten years older, but IMO the only X-kid that could pull off being in their 20s is Sofie. The rest of them are still short and awkwardly growing into adulthood (the kids: Nightcrawler, Cyclops and Storm). Well maybe Storm actress too. Its easy to make girls look older. I WOULD LOVE A X-MEN MOVIE SET IN THE 90S.
ONE MORE TIME! ONE MORE TIME! ONE MORE TIME!
C'mon guys, chant with me!
I loved Nightcrawler in Apocalypse. I thought the look was great. I'd love to see that guy play Nightcrawler again. I also liked the choice for Storm.
Jean and Cyke were alright. Cyke sort of reminded me of the guy they had play Reed in Fantastic Four.
I could be down for 'one more', but only if they break the past pattern of having good characters, only for them to stand around as colorful wall paper, while mags goes though round 13 of epic manpain with Charles as his long suffering battered girlfriend.
that was hilarious ... loved it.


Srinagar, Oct 24: The separatists have called for a strike on Thursday against the killing of two militants in an encounter with security forces in the city outskirts on Wednesday.
The Joint Resistance Leadership (JRL), comprising of Syed Ali Shah Geelani, Mirwaiz Moulvi Umar Farooq and Mohammad Yasin Malik, urged people to observe a complete shutdown on Thursday to protest killing of two militants in an encounter with security forces.
In a statement issued here on Wednesday, the JRL also asked people to hold peaceful protest after Friday prayers against recent 'killing spree'.
Two Hibzul Mujahideen (HM) militants, including Sabzar Ahmad Sofi and Asif Ahmad Shergojiri, were killed in an encounter which ensued after security forces launched a Cordon and Search Operation (CASO) at Wanbal in Srinagar outskirts on Wednesday.


Middlebury College announced over the weekend that it admitted 1,042 applicants under regular decision to the Class of 2020.
After factoring in an additional. 373 early admission admits, applicants admitted for the year totaled 1,415. A total of 8,820 applications were received, resulting in an overall admission rate of 16 percent.


Coupon Mama: Thanks...Good Wednesday morning..
Good Wednesday morning!!!! Wanted to stop in before I get to running around with the "sweet distractions" (the boys...no school...any babysitters taking coupons)!!!LOL Thank you for your opinions about my TARGET trip both public and private...today is a new day to try some new stuff!!! I am thankful just to be ALIVE and on this SIDE!!!


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Bacon-Infused Milk Shakes? Make Your Own -- With Vodka
| Food News |
Laine Doss | February 6, 2012 | 12:48pm
It's almost a crime that there are no Jack in the Box restaurants in Florida. The whole creepy-child's-toy concept used to scare the living daylights out of me when I was a kid.
There were three fast-food restaurants in a row where I grew up in Brooklyn. McDonald's, Burger King, and Jack in the Box. I remember going through the drive-through, talking into the creepy clown head to order onion rings. The food was all the same, but the ick factor of the Jack was undeniable.
Year later, when I read Stephen King's novel It, about a murderous clown, I instantly thought about Jack in the Box.
Turns out, Jack is trying to kill you after all. He's just come out with a bacon-flavored shake. The bacon shake is made with real vanilla ice cream, bacon-flavored syrup, whipped topping, and a maraschino cherry. Besides the bacon, it packs a punch with 773 calories and 40 grams of fat in every 16-ounce serving of frosty, creamy, bacony goodness.
Our suggestion? Since there are no fast-food restaurants that serve this frosted, meaty treat, make your own. Then spike it -- with bacon vodka! Because if you're going to go to hell in a blender, you might as well go all the way! Here's how:
Boozy Bacon Shake
4 scoops vanilla ice cream
2 oz. Bakon Bacon-flavored Vodka
Fry the bacon as you normally would. Take the bacon out of the pan and place on paper towels to cool. With a spoon, scoop out all the bacon grease you can and place in a cup. You're going to use that for flavoring.
Place the milk, syrup, ice cream, vodka, and cooled bacon fat in a blender until desired consistency.
Pour into a tall glass and garnish with whipped cream, cherry, and crumbled bacon. Add a little more vodka as a floater, if you wish.
You can get Bakon bacon-flavored vodka at ABC Fine Wine & Spirits ($27.99).
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Röda draken (originaltitel: Manhunter) är en amerikansk film från 1986, skriven och regisserad av Michael Mann, baserad på romanen Röda draken från 1981 av Thomas Harris.

Rollista (i urval)
 William Petersen - FBI-agent Will Graham
 Kim Greist - Molly Graham
 Joan Allen - Reba McClane
 Brian Cox - Dr. Hannibal Lecter
 Dennis Farina - FBI-sektionschef Jack Crawford
 Tom Noonan - Francis Dollarhyde
 Stephen Lang - Freddy Lounds
 Frankie Faison - Lt. Fisk

Om filmen
År 2002 gjordes en nyinspelning av filmen med namnet Röd drake, med bland andra Anthony Hopkins och Edward Norton i rollerna.

Manhunter efterföljdes av filmen När lammen tystnar (1991) och därefter av Hannibal (2001).

Referenser

Externa länkar

Filmer 1986
Amerikanska dramafilmer
Amerikanska skräckfilmer
Amerikanska thrillerfilmer
Kannibalfilmer
Amerikanska filmer baserade på romaner
Alabama på film
Missouri på film
Washington D.C. på film
Filmer i regi av Michael Mann
Engelskspråkiga filmer
Kannibalism i fiktion
Psykopati på film

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Relatives of jailed Venezuelan dissident seek global action
By ARITZ PARRAMay 5, 2017
In this photo taken on April 19, 2017, Leopoldo Lopez Gil, the father of jailed Venezuelan opposition leader Leopoldo Lopez cries as he prepares to make a speech during a protest in Madrid, Spain. Relatives and lawyers of jailed Venezuelan opposition leader Leopoldo Lopez announced Friday May 5, 2017 they want the Red Cross to verify his health and are seeking to bring the government of president Nicolas Maduro before a Spanish Court for alleged crimes of terrorism. (AP Photo/Paul White)
MADRID (AP) — Relatives and lawyers of jailed Venezuelan opposition leader Leopoldo Lopez want the Red Cross to verify his health and are seeking to bring President Nicolas Maduro's government before a Spanish court for alleged terrorism crimes.
Spain's laws allow judges to take on cases for crimes committed outside of the country as long as the victims are Spanish, although very few have succeeded.
The family's lawyers said Friday that at least two opposition leaders with Spanish passports are being held in Venezuelan prisons in circumstances similar to Lopez's.
Lopez's father and sister also said they doubt the veracity of the video released Thursday by the leader of the ruling socialist party in Venezuela, Diosdado Cabello, in response to rumors spreading online about Lopez's health.
In the video, Lopez appears "unrecognizable," said Diana Lopez, the opposition leader's sister. "We have big doubts about this video and we don't accept it as proof of him being alive."
Venezuela is being roiled by almost-daily protests that have shaken Maduro's grip on power and left more than 30 people dead.
The crackdown by security forces is the bloodiest since Lopez led weeks of protests in 2014, for which he was jailed and later sentenced to nearly 14 years for what are widely seen as trumped-up charges of inciting violence.
"They are fearful of Leopoldo's words. That's why they condemned him, they imprisoned him and now they keep him isolated," the sister said, adding that Lopez hasn't received a visit from relatives or lawyers since April 7.
The Lopez family's Spanish lawyers wrote to the International Committee of the Red Cross, or ICRC, asking the organization to verify, "through a direct personal contact," the whereabouts and health of Lopez.
The organization hadn't received an official request by Friday evening, but individual appeals "don't change the organization's strategy of requesting access to detention centers in Venezuela and elsewhere to verify that the conditions are humane and that detainees are treated with dignity and respect," ICRC Spokesman Marco Yuri Jimenez said.
The lawyers also announced that they would take the cases of two imprisoned Spaniards in Venezuela, Andrea Gonzalez and Yon Goicoechea, hoping to prompt action by the anti-terrorism prosecutor in Spain against Venezuelan authorities and later expand the case to other prisoners, including Lopez himself.
"If the government is arming paramilitary groups, allowing them and encouraging them, then authorities are also responsible for the crimes committed by these terrorists," said Alberto Ruiz Gallardon, a member of the legal team and former justice minister.


This is an example of a resume for a clinical professional in mental health. The document is a useful reference for anyone targeting therapist job.
The resume uses a very large, bold job target title with subheadings that represent alternate job titles such as Addiction Specialist or Substance Abuse Counselor. A long executive style paragraph summarizes their entire career.
The summary is followed by a Core competencies section, which is a much easier to read section for employers that skim over the resume very quickly.
Since education is important in this field, the job seeker puts their degree in front of the job experience. This area lists the Bachelor of Arts in Sociology with Advanced Training in Mental Health counseling.
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Evaluate patients using standardized diagnostic tools and conduct individual therapy sessions.
Assess functional impairments and psychological status using assessment tools and standard evaluation protocols.
Design and author medical documentation and records with full compliance of internal standards and external regulation.
Work with other mental health care providers, Physicians and referral sources to improve understanding of client problems and update progress.
Develop treatments to resolve symptoms, helping clients plan and prepare for crisis events.
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Solid points gained at Donington Park for BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team despite frustrating sprint race
Donington Park Circuit
Following the podium triumph in yesterday's opening race the BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team looked to replicate the success in today's final two races of the weekend. Tom retook his position on Pole with Peter Hickman just behind him in P4 as the lights dimmed for the start of the 10 lap sprint race. Immediately Sykes took the lead and did so for the next 3 laps, however with Jonathan Rea hot on his tail behind him. Tom and Jonathan seemed to have that extra bit of pace than the rest of the field as they battled it out for the win. Unfortunately, on lap 7 Peter Hickman's BMW S 1000 RR had a mechanical issue resulting in a loss of fluid, this resulted in multiple crashes including his team mate Tom Sykes after the red flag had been brought out. Despite Tom finishing in P2 his result would be stripped of him due to the (5-minute rule) which states that you must return your bike to parc ferme / box within 5 minutes of the completed race, as he failed to do so his result would be declared as a DNF.
Following the two DNF finishes this meant that both Sykes and Hickman had to start from P10 and P11 for the final race of the weekend. Sykes again got off to a good start however struggled to bridge the gap to the front runners. Tom would bring his RR in a credible P7 just over two seconds from P4. Hickman equally had a difficult race and lapped majority of the race alone narrowly missing out on the top 10 in P11.
Despite the frustrating outcome from today's racing at Donington Park the BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team can take lots of positives from this weekend with Tom's pole position and yesterday's brilliant P2.
The BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team will now travel stateside for round 9 of the WorldSBK series (12/14 July).
Shaun Muir – Team Principal
"The rule book went against us in the Superpole Race. Tom did everything right. He had a good strong pace and it was only really between him and Jonathan to battle for the win in the sprint race. To be penalized with the five-minute return-pit-lane rule we felt was extremely harsh considering all the circumstances. However, there is nothing in the rule book that would have allowed any different outcome to that. Tom could not get the bike back to the paddock, it could not have been moved within the five minute period stipulated in the rule book and so we must accept the outcome as harsh as it is.
Tom's main race was obviously affected from starting from tenth. He rode a strong race and even though he struggled with grip he was within a second of fourth position and was not too far away from the podium. Peter had a bit of a lonely main race. If he had got away a little bit sharper at the start he maybe could have stayed with the guys in front of him. But we are happy with P11. Peter has not set a foot wrong all weekend, coming in at the last minute and he certainly has done himself and the team proud.
We've got to take strength from this weekend. I'm pleased with the guys, I'm proud of everyone's effort, proud of how everyone bounced back from such a big knockback in the sprint race to come back fighting in the main race. We will take this away, it will hopefully make us stronger and we will learn from it."
Marc Bongers – BMW Motorrad Motorsport Director
"Unfortunately, today didn't go according to plan. Firstly, we are very sorry that the technical issue with Peter's motorcycle in the Superpole race affected other riders, who ended up falling. Unfortunately, Tom's second place was revoked after he fell on the cool down lap and was unable to make it back to the pits with his bike within the requisite time. In the main race he delivered another outstanding performance and got a lot out of the race with seventh place. We need to file today under learning year and move forward. We saw that the pace of the BMW S 1000 RR is definitely there, and we hope we can convert this into the corresponding results in the Superpole and all three races at Laguna Seca. Kudos to Peter, who jumped in at short notice and delivered a really strong performance."
Tom Sykes (GBR)
"It certainly was an unlucky day. When we came over the hilltop into Melbourne Loop after the red flag, there was a parked car right at the edge of the tarmac, riders, bikes and marshals, so I looked up just to try and understand if someone was coming on track. Then I hit the oil, Jonathan nearly crashed and I unfortunately did. What happened unfortunately completely changed the dynamic of the day and of the long race. Starting from tenth, I struggled as I would have needed some clear air. So the performance was certainly compromised in today's race today. It's a shame because we definitely had the pace for the podium. Yes, I'm disappointed but with the form we have shown this weekend, we still have a lot of positives to take away."
Peter Hickman (GBR)
"I'm a bit disappointed to be outside the top ten, to be honest. I felt I had some pace to be inside the top ten. But I did not quite have the grip in the final race compared to what we had earlier in the day and yesterday. Maybe the track temperature went a bit up but because of what had happened in the Superpole Race, we did not have the time to make changes on the bike for race two basing on what we had learned in the first race. But it's the way it goes. I've had a good weekend, I enjoyed myself and learned some stuff. The team has been fantastic, really thanks to Smiths Racing BMW for allowing me to compete here and to Dunlop UK for allowing me to drop their weekend to come here. I hope to get some opportunity like this again sometime in the future."
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Sydne Rome was entered into the world at the place of Akron, Ohio, the United States on 17 March 1951. However, by profession, she is an Actress. Find Sydne Rome's Net Worth Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and professional refreshes. Figure out how rich would she say in this year and how she uses all of her net worth? Additionally, figure out how she procured the majority of her net worth at 69 years old?
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At the beginnings of the 1980s, Rome became an icon of the aerobics craze and published workout videos as well as the album "Aerobic Fitness Dancing", produced by Frank Farian and recorded in German, Spanish and Italian. As a singer, she recorded the single "Angelo prepotente" (1980) in Italian, English ("For You") and German ("Wozu"). She also recorded a cover version of Marty Balin's hit "Hearts".
In 1973, she married Emilio Lari; subsequently, she converted to Catholicism and married the gerontologist Roberto Bernabei. She has been living in Italy – ironically, in Rome – since the early 1970s. Emma Paki
Born in Akron, Rome grew up in a wealthy, Jewish family in Upper Sandusky, Ohio. Her father was president of a plastics corporation in the Akron area. She started her career in 1969 in the British movie Some Girls Do. She then appeared in Italian films, often playing the young, seemingly innocent American abroad, and also in Spaghetti Westerns. Subsequently she made forays into German film and television. Since the late 90s she has acted in Italian TV films and series.
Sydne Rome (born March 17, 1951) is an American-Italian film actress. Her first name is often misspelled Sydney or Sidney.
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Robin Kesselman was appointed Principal Bass of the Houston Symphony Orchestra by Music Director Andrés Orozco-Estrada in 2014. He has performed as Guest Principal Bass with the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra and Israel Philharmonic, travelled internationally with the Philadelphia Orchestra and Los Angeles Philharmonic, and appeared with the National, Atlanta, and Baltimore Symphonies.
Kesselman frequently performs as a soloist and chamber musician and presents recital programs and masterclasses at the top universities across the country. He has already appeared twice as soloist with the Houston Symphony, in subscription performances of the Koussevitzky Concerto for Double Bass and Missy Mazzoli's bass concerto Dark with Excessive Bright. Previous season highlights include Krzysztof Penderecki's Duo Concertante during the composer's Carnegie Hall residency in collaboration with the Curtis Institute and Bottesini's Concerto No. 2 with the Houston Civic Symphony. Recent festival engagements include leading the bass sections of the Grand Teton, Mainly Mozart, and Arizona Musicfest festival orchestras. He has also serves as faculty for the National Youth Orchestra – USA, Curtis Institute's Summerfest, the Richard Davis Bass Conference, and the summer residency of the Youth Philharmonic of Colombia.
Kesselman holds a Bachelor of Music degree from the University of Southern California and an Artist Diploma from the Curtis Institute of Music. His primary teachers have included David Allen Moore, Harold Robinson, Edgar Meyer, Paul Ellison, Chris Hanulik, and Virginia Dixon.


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The Cayman Islands 2017 CTEC Conference Hails Montserrat's Minister Hon. Paul J. Lewis for His Renewable Energy Vision: Update On Montserrat's Push
The panel discussion which was the central theme of Day Two, on which Hon Lewis sat, aimed specifically to explore the key steps for Caribbean islands to build leadership teams, and identify the partners that will help make their energy transition possible.
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On the Caribbean island of Montserrat, the goal to be 100% renewable energy efficient by 2020 is moving ahead.
This effort is being spearheaded by The Minister with responsibility for Energy, Hon Paul J. Lewis, and his team at the Ministry of Communications, Works, Energy and Labour (MCWEL), with funding partners Department for International Development (DFID), also fully onboard.
Honourable Minister Lewis' work on ensuring that Montserrat has the right framework in place to capitalise on renewable energy production on Montserrat continues to the the favour of International and Regional renewable energy organisations who have hailed his work as a pilot example to be adapted by other developing states with similar aims and ambitions.
So much so, that Minister Lewis was recently invited to the Cayman Islands to the just concluded 2017 Caribbean Transitional Energy Conference (CTEC), where he was a participating member in a specially constructed panel to share his views and experiences around the topic "Islands and a Collaborative Approach to Energy Transition"
What CTEC recognises in hosting this conference in the Cayman Islands, is that the Caribbean suffers from some of the highest energy prices in the world. For the Cayman Islands specifically, there is a relatively low level of renewable energy penetration. Thus, an opportunity exists for The Cayman Islands to "develop solutions to address climate change through the adoption of renewable energy which will reduce the dependency on fossil fuels and provide key environmental, social and economic benefits."
A total of 6 individuals, to include Hon Lewis, sat on the panel sharing their ideas. Hon Lewis' presence particularly, was requested by CTEC as the organisers were keen for his efforts of pushing renewables on Montserrat to be shared with the attendees.
Work on Renewables on Montserrat Thus Far....
On Montserrat itself, the works of Hon Lewis in the renewable space continues.
Geothermal Energy is still being pursued with Well 3 drilling to recommence after a temporary operational halt in the drilling process. The full drilling works for Well 3 at the base of St George's Hill on the island, is being funded and managed by Montserrat's development partners, The Department for International Development (DFID).
The other aspect of bringing renewable energy into reality on Montserrat - A Solar Energy 1 Megawatt solar photovoltaic (PV) and battery project - is also showing great progress with a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) released into the international marketplace on March 24, 2017. The RFQ was for interested parties to qualify for the Engineering, Procurement and Construction for a 1 megawatt (MW) solar photovoltaic (PV) and battery project.
This 1 megawatt (MW) solar photovoltaic (PV) and battery project also forms part of Minister Lewis' new national energy policy released in 2016, titled "The Power to Change - Montserrat Energy Policy 2016 - 2030 (MEP 2016- 2030)."
What renewable energy will provide for Montserrat is an additional energy source into the National Grid to improve reliability, and also assist in transforming the business development prospects for the island.
The tender for the 1 megawatt (MW) solar photovoltaic (PV) and battery project represents the first phase of two solar project phases on Montserrat.
The first phase will account for 250 kilowatts (kW) of solar capacity. Upon completion, the first solar project will generate 11% of the current peak load or maximum electric power needed.
Then the second phase will begin in early 2018, and consist of an additional 750kW of solar and associated battery storage.
See below the full List of Achievements thus far for 2017 under the Solar Energy Project, as the push for Renewable Energy is moving ahead on Montserrat:
1. Stantec, an engineering consultancy firm, delivered their Final Report following receipt of Government of Montserrat (GoM) feedback.
2. Deliverables Report signed off by MCWL & MUL.
3. Request for Information (RFI) published on February 13th, 2017.
4. A total of 17 respondents supplied information as per the published EPC RFI by the submission deadline of February 27th 2017.
5. RFI Respondent Report submitted to Government of Montserrat's procurement Unit on February 23rd 2017, with 2 recommendations.
6. Request for Qualification (RFQ) published on March 24th 2017. The submission deadline for the RFQ was April 14th 2017.
7. The drafting and review of the EPC RFP documents ongoing.
8. A Project Site visit conducted from March 8th – 10th inclusive by Stantec. Stantec then produced a Project Site visit Report which GoM (MCWL & MUL) has reviewed and approved.
9. Two (2) Full Project Team meetings took place within this quarter involving (MCWL, MUL, Stantec & Carbon War Room). The meetings took place January 6th and March 24th 2017. In addition both the GoM and Stantec Project Managers continue to have their weekly status meetings, in addition to other schedule meetings to deal with managing and advancing this solar photovoltaic (PV) and battery project on Montserrat.
Very soon Solar Power will be a reality on Montserrat as envisioned and championed by Honourable Paul J. Lewis


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The Latest Legislation In Alabama
Published May 20, 2019 at 8:05 AM MDT
Protesters gather at Ingram Park in Birmingham, Alabama, after the March For Reproductive Freedom. Alabama recently passed one of the nation's most restrictive bans on abortions in decades.
Abortion is still legal in all 50 states. But with the passage of a highly restrictive new law in Alabama, and with a bill in Missouri close behind, some are wondering about the future of the procedure.
Alabama's Republican governor Kay Ivey signed a bill last week that "essentially made abortion in her state illegal in all circumstances, with zero exceptions for rape or incest. Doctors who perform the procedure face a penalty of up to 99 years in prison," according to The Washington Post..
Hundreds of people are protesting the law at the Alabama State Capitol.
One of the protest's organizers, Megan Skipper, spoke to AL.com, saying protesters "never planned for it to be this big." She added, "but I think this size shows us that people are mad. And we are the majority. And that abortion rights are human rights and that's what we want for the state of Alabama."
That's not the only issue on the minds of Alabamians. A Department of Justice report revealed devastating conditions inside Alabama's prisons for men, and alleged that they represented a violation of the Constitution.
The New York Times reported:
Prisoners in the Alabama system endured some of the highest rates of homicide and rape in the country, the Justice Department found, and officials showed a "flagrant disregard" for their right to be free from excessive and cruel punishment. The investigation began in the waning days of the Obama administration and continued for more than two years after Mr. Trump took office.
Legislators from both parties want to convene a special session this summer to address these issues, although only the governor can make the official call.
We talk to a reporter from WBHM in Birmingham about all that and more.
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By Francis Simisim
• July 20, 2011
When in Manila, Pinoys can't get enough of the 'American Idol' fever! Why? It's because we're a country of people who share an undeniable passion for good music, whether we be musicians, belters, or simply music aficionados. It's not hard for us to love AI because admit it: we get inspired watching success stories of talented, ordinary people following their dreams and making their way to the top.
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And because the world recognizes our love for AI, we're fortunate to have the American Idol Season 10 contestants perform here in the Philippines soon!
Watch 'Idol' finalists Casey, Haley, Jacob, James, Lauren, Naima, Paul, Pia, Scotty, Stefano and Thia at the Araneta Coliseum for the American Idol Live Tour 2011! I gotta say this batch delivered some of the most amazing performances in 'Idol' history so it would be awesome to see them perform live!
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Usually, only the top 10 finalists get to perform on the concert but since the judges saved Casey, he gets to join the cast this time (which I think makes it even more special!).
The 'idols' will surely have something for the whole family as the cast covers a wide variety of genres, from country to pop, jazz to rock. Be enthralled once again as the 'Idols' get to perform fan favorites from previous episodes as well as a few of their latest singles from current solo projects.
The American Idol Live Tour 2011 will happen at the Araneta Coliseum on Tuesday, September 20, 2011 from 8:00pm onwards. Tickets are out now! If you avail of the early bird promo from July 20-27, you'll get 10% off from selected regular ticket prices*! Please call Ticketnet at 911-5555 or visit the Ticketnet website at www.ticketnet.com.ph for more details.
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We had a very strange walk yesterday. A thick fog had come down onto the country and it just felt like the dead end of winter. I felt a strange sense of dislocation with no idea of where we were and no visual clues beyond what we could see 30 metres ahead.
This time of year is odd. We are constantly being told to 'make resolutions' and 'look ahead'. Yet I can honestly say that I don't know what this year will bring. Like the walk I'm taking things one instruction at a time.
And there was no colour in the landscape. Only a dull brown and green. In a month or so there will be snowdrops and crocuses but even the Christmas lights are packed away now.
I took this picture about an hour before we finished. Luckily it was quite a clear path and not too muddy. Every now and then the lights of a house would be visible in the darkness. Husband and me joked that we could knock on the door and find ourselves in a 'murder mystery'.
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Johnson v. Helion Technologies, Inc.
TYLER JOHNSON, et al., Individually and on behalf of similarly situated employees
HELION TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
MEMORANDUM OPINION
DEBORAH K. CHASANOW UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE
Presently pending in this Fair Labor Standards Act ("FLSA") case are: (1) a motion for conditional certification and court-authorized notice filed by Plaintiffs Tyler Johnson, James Phelan, William Toomey, and Matthew Willis ("Plaintiffs") (ECF No. 11); (2) a motion for leave to file an amended complaint filed by Plaintiffs (ECF No. 19); and (3) a motion to consolidate filed by Plaintiffs (ECF No. 22). The issues have been briefed, and the court now rules, no hearing being deemed necessary. Local Rule 105.6. For the following reasons, Plaintiffs' motion to amend will be denied in part and granted in part; Plaintiffs' motion for conditional certification and court-authorized notice will be granted; and Plaintiffs' motion to consolidate will be denied as moot.
I. Background
Plaintiff Tyler Johnson ("Plaintiff Johnson") and Plaintiff James Phelan ("Plaintiff Phelan") filed a complaint on behalf of themselves and those that are similarly situated on October 23, 2018. (ECF No. 1). The complaint alleges that Defendant improperly classified them as exempt employees and failed to pay them overtime wages in violation of the FLSA, 29 U.S.C. § 201 et seq.; the Maryland Wage and Hour Law ("MWHL"), Md.Code Ann., Lab. & Empl. § 3-401, et seq.; and the Maryland Wage Payment and Collection Law ("MWPCL"), Md.Code Ann., Lab. & Emp. § 3-501 et seq. Plaintiff Matt Willis ("Plaintiff Willis") filed a notice of consent to become a party-plaintiff on October 24, 2018. (ECF No. 3). Plaintiff William Toomey ("Plaintiff Toomey") filed a notice of consent to become a party-plaintiff on November 8, 2018. (ECF No. 5).
On December 6, 2018, Defendant filed lawsuits against Plaintiff Johnson and Plaintiff Toomey in Maryland state court. As defendants in those state cases, Johnson and Toomey filed Notices of Removal and removed the state court cases to this court. When the removed actions reached this court, they were filed as separate actions before different judges. A motion to consolidate was filed and one of the judges granted the motion, directing that all future filings be made in the FLSA case. The cases were then all assigned to this member of the bench. The order consolidating the cases was vacated and the lawsuit against Plaintiff Johnson, Civil Action No. 19-0036, was severed from the FLSA case and remanded to the Circuit Court. (ECF No. 33). The lawsuit against Plaintiff Toomey, Civil Action No. 19-0037, remains pending despite Defendant's filing of its first amended answer and counterclaim. (ECF No. 41). The parties submitted supplemental briefing to address the effect of Defendant's counterclaim against Plaintiff Toomey on the pending motion for conditional certification. (ECF No. 42; ECF No. 44).
Defendant "provides information technology ("IT") support for automobile dealerships. . . across the United States, providing for [its dealership clients] a reliable, efficient, and secure IT network and all troubleshooting assistance necessary to diagnose and resolve problems that arise within that network." (ECF No. 21-1, at 2 ¶ 2). Defendant employed Plaintiff Johnson as a Desktop Support Technician and an Outsource Field Specialist. (ECF No. 11-3). Defendant employed Plaintiff Phelan as a Systems Support Technician. (ECF No. 11-5). Defendant employed Plaintiff Toomey as a Field Technician. (ECF No. 11-6). Defendant employed Plaintiff Willis as a Desktop Support Technician. (ECF No. 11-4).[1]
On April 26, 2019, Plaintiff Willis and Defendant jointly moved for approval of acceptance of offer of judgment and entry of judgment. (ECF No. 34). On May 9, 2019, the court granted the joint motion and entered judgment in favor of Plaintiff Willis and against Defendant "in the amount of $2, 850.00 in wages, $2, 850.00 in liquidated damages, and $6, 112.00 in attorneys' fees and costs[.]" (ECF No. 36, at 1-2). The parties' supplemental briefing also addressed the effect of Plaintiff Willis's acceptance of the offer of judgment on the pending motion for conditional certification. (ECF No. 42; ECF No. 44).
On August 20, 2019, Plaintiff Johnson and Defendant jointly moved for approval of acceptance of offer of judgment and entry of judgment. (ECF No. 45). The parties requested that the court approve Plaintiff Johnson's acceptance of Defendant's offer of judgment and enter judgment in favor of Plaintiff Johnson and against Defendant "in the amount of $5, 250.00 in wages, $5, 250.00 in liquidated damages, and $21, 000.00 in attorneys' fees and costs." (ECF No. 45-1, at 1). The parties also indicated that Plaintiff Johnson's acceptance was "conditioned on [Defendant] dismissing with prejudice the action which [Defendant] has initiated against [Plaintiff Johnson] in the Circuit Court for Baltimore County. . . and [Defendant] has agreed to that condition." (Id., at 2). The court denied the motion without prejudice because the parties failed to provide any information to support the requested attorneys' fees and costs. (ECF No. 46, at 7-8). Nevertheless, the court decided the presently pending motions with the expectation that the parties will address the joint motion's deficiencies and that Plaintiff Johnson will no longer proceed as a plaintiff in this action.
II. Motion to Amend
Plaintiffs filed a motion for leave to file an amended complaint on January 28, 2019. (ECF No. 19). A party may amend its pleading once as a matter of course within 21 days after serving it or within 21 days after service of a motion under Rule 12(b), whichever is earlier. Fed.R.Civ.P. 15(a)(1). When the right to amend as a matter of course expires, "a party may amend its pleading only with the opposing party's written consent or the court's leave." Fed.R.Civ.P. 15(a)(2). Rule 15(a)(2) provides that courts should "freely give leave [to amend] when justice so requires, " and commits the matter to the discretion of the district court. See Simmons v. United Mortg. & Loan Inv., LLC, 634 F.3d 754, 769 (4th Cir. 2011). Denial of leave to amend is appropriate "only when the amendment would be prejudicial to the opposing party, there has been bad faith on the part of the moving party, or the amendment would be futile." Edwards v. City of Goldsboro, 178 F.3d 231, 242 (4th Cir. 1999) (emphasis in original) (quoting Johnson v. Oroweat Foods Co., 785 F.2d 503, 509 (4th Cir. 1986)).
Leave to amend may be denied as futile "if the proposed amended complaint fails to satisfy the requirements of the federal rules[, ]" including federal pleading standards. Katyle v. Perm Nat. Gaming, Inc., 637 F.3d 462, 471 (4th Cir. 2011) (quoting United States ex rel. Wilson v. Kellogg Brown & Root, Inc., 525 F.3d 370, 376 (4th Cir. 2008); Oroweat Foods Co., 785 F.2d at 510 ("Leave to amend, however, should only be denied on the ground of futility when the proposed amendment is clearly insufficient or frivolous on its face." (citations omitted)). A pleading need not contain detailed factual allegations, but the plaintiff must allege enough facts to make the claim appear "plausible on its face." Bell Atl. Corp. v. Twombly, 550 U.S. 544, 570 (2007); see Ashcroft v. Iqbal, 556 U.S. 662, 678 (2009) ("Threadbare recitals of the elements of a cause of action, supported by mere conclusory statements, do not suffice." (citation omitted)). Accordingly, denial of leave to amend is appropriate if the court, taking as true the allegations of the proposed amended pleading, would be compelled to dismiss the action. See Kellogg Brown & Root, 525 F.3d at 376.
In the motion for leave to amend, Plaintiffs allege that Defendant filed lawsuits against Plaintiffs Johnson and Toomey in Maryland state court "for a retaliatory purpose."[2] (ECF No. 19, at 1 ¶ 5). Plaintiffs' motion attaches a Proposed Amended Complaint ("PAC") that alleges Defendant's "claims against Plaintiffs Johnson and Toomey are baseless." (Id. at 2, ¶ 9). The PAC also attaches affidavits from Plaintiffs Johnson and Toomey. (ECF No. 19-3; ECF No. 19-4).
Defendant challenges Plaintiff's motion on two grounds: (1) amendment would be futile; and, (2) amendment would be duplicative of the counterclaims raised by Plaintiffs Johnson and Toomey in the state court cases. (ECF No. 23, at 3-11).
Plaintiffs' motion to amend the complaint to include allegations that Defendant filed the lawsuit against Plaintiff Johnson for a retaliatory purpose will be denied. The parties represented to the court that Plaintiff Johnson accepted an offer of judgment and that Defendant agreed to dismiss its action against Plaintiff Johnson. (ECF No. 45-1, at 1-2). ...


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Steve Aoki & Ina Wroldsen Release New Collab "Lie To Me"
Over the past few months, Steve Aoki has dropped massive collabs with AJR & Lil Yachty, Nicky Jam, Hardwell, Carnage, Laidback Luke and so much more. And earlier this month, we (sort of) added another name to that ever-growing list of Aoki collaborators: Norwegian singer Ina Wroldsen.
Earlier this month during his set at Palmesus Festival, Steve Aoki invited Ina Wroldsen on stage for them to debut their new collaboration titled "Lie To Me." Shortly after debuting the track, they took to social media to officially announce it as well as the release date. And fortunately for us, we didn't have to wait too long to hear their new anthem as it is officially out now. So stream the madness and grab the download below.


Welcome to the first week of September. The month started with a day of much needed rain creating a let's-kick-back atmosphere that I think we all appreciated. Next up is a long and fun-filled Labor Day weekend followed by school reopening and a much deserved break for some Island businesses. But that doesn't mean the Island lacks for activities! Check out the Week Ahead and enjoy the Monday holiday!
Mark Cortale proudly presents Broadway Legend Patti Lupone (Two Time Tony Award Winner for Evita and Gypsy) in Coulda, Woulda, Shoulda with music director Joseph Thalken at the piano.
A Vineyard Summer tradition and the only weekly juried art show where the public can meet over 70 artisans and buy directly from them.
Coming to Alex's Place September 3rd – join us and Charlie Nadler for his annual comedy concert at Alex's Place.
Lantern led treks through the haunted streets of the old Cottage City. Great ghost stories, and family fun. 6 person minimum. Tour dates subject to change.
The 2016 Martha's Vineyard International Film Festival celebrates over a decade of showcasing films from around the world.
Hal Garneau has been collecting antique stereo views of Martha's Vineyard for over 35 years. Join him as he shares more than 100 vintage photos of Oak Bluffs.
Visit a diverse family farm with ducks, chickens, pigs, sheep, and pygmy goats. Natural dyeing and spinning wool, foraging for flavor, and fire circles sometimes available.
The early bird gets the worm (or fish)! Join Felix Neck birders for a casual walk of the Sanctuary grounds to look for summertime birds. An easy to moderate stroll.


Sea turtles are some of the most magnificent sea creatures. Unfortunately, they are also some of the most endangered ones. If you love animals and diving, then swimming with these gorgeous animals would probably be a dream come true for you. Luckily, as endangered as they are, there are still places where you can see them and swim with them. One of those places is the Caribbean, and if you ever find yourself there, here's where you can find sea turtles.
Aruba is most popular with those who enjoy kitesurfing and windsurfing, but it's just as great for going underwater as well. One of its most famous dive sites is Antilla, a German shipwreck. It is one of the largest wrecks you can visit in the Caribbean. This means that it's also teeming with life, as you can find lobsters, fish, and, of course, turtles. Even if you're a beginner, you will still feel comfortable diving here.
If you ever find yourself in Jamaica, consider visiting The GoldenEye Hotel and Resort. If you stay there for more than five nights in September, you are guaranteed to see sea turtles hatch on Golden Sea Beach. Between May and September, more than 10 000 turtles hatch on that beach. Moreover, there are many excursions by local sea-turtle exports, so don't miss out on this natural wonder.
There is more than one diving area on this destination, but no matter which one you choose, you are bound to have fun and see some gorgeous turtles. The most famous dive site is Diamond Rock, and you can also find many amazing underwater caverns. Also, it's advisable to know at least some French, as you might find it a bit more difficult to get by with only English.
The Cayman Islands are perfect for a family vacation. From swimming with stingrays to exploring shipwrecks, there are just so many opportunities for both kids and adults. What's also important, though, is that there are plenty of sea turtles. Opting for one of the many Grand Cayman diving trips will give you an opportunity to see and appreciate its amazing marine life.
One of the best destinations for scuba-diving, Bonaire has more than 60 dive sites. They are all marked by yellow-painted stones, and they are protected. Also, at Salt Pier, if there aren't too many boats, you can see green sea turtles. One thing is for sure – you won't regret diving in Bonaire, as there are so many options and dive sites, it would be a shame not to dive.
Curacao is located between Aruba and Bonaire, and it's a small melting pot with many different nationalities. The diversity can be seen underwater as well; you can find many seahorses, shrimps, stingrays, and turtles. Moreover, most of the dive sites are not too deep, which means that you can enjoy them even if you're not a professional diver.
Barbados is known as the birthplace of Rihanna, but it's also known for having many great dive sites. On the islands southwest coast, you can find shallow wrecks, which are all accessible, and all home to many turtles. You can also visit the west coast and swim with leatherback turtles. They are usually lured by fish and bread scraps, and they are truly a sight to see.
This butterfly-shaped island is perfect for all divers, regardless of your diving skill. The inhabitants speak mostly French, but even if you don't, you won't have trouble expressing your desire to swim and dive. A good starting point is the Cousteau Reserve. However, if you are a bit more experienced, consider Sec Pate. It is a famous underwater mountain where you can find corals, fish, and sea turtles.
If you're an artistic soul that loves taking photographs, you should visit Antigua. Here, there is very little current, and the visibility is great, which means that your photos would be just as beautiful. One of the most popular spots for diving is Cades Reef, and it's not hard to see why. It's teeming with marine life, from barracudas to turtles.
This volcanic island is one of the Caribbean's less popular diving gems but just as beautiful as any other. If you decide to snorkel here, you should definitely do it at the Champagne Reef. What's unique about it is that you can swim through numerous bubble streams that are created by volcanic vents. It is a great destination for seeing turtles, but it's also a good choice for whale watching.


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Sean McDaniel is an Adjunct History Instructor at Schoolcraft College in Livonia, Michigan.
When did you first develop an interest in Slavic, East European and Eurasian Studies?
I first became interested in Russia when I was very young. I do not exactly know what attracted me to the country or its history, but I recall always being captivated by the language. Growing up, I would repeatedly watch the opening scenes of the film The Hunt for Red October just to hear Sean Connery speak Russian. It was only later that I realized how bad it actually was, but I can still chuckle about it. My general interest in history, though, took me on a path toward becoming a secondary educator. After earning a B.A. in Education from the University of Michigan, I decided that I could not continue to let Russian history be simply a hobby of mine. I pursued an M.A. at Wayne State University before moving on to Michigan State University for my Ph.D. I was lucky to have generous amounts of financial support from both institutions along the way, and from Fulbright-Hays which funded my dissertation research in Kazakhstan and Russia in 2017. Additionally, my language coursework opened the door for federal Title VIII funding opportunities which allowed me to study Russian at the University of Pittsburgh's Summer Language Institute as well as Kazakh at Indiana University's Summer Language Workshop. It was through Pitt's program, actually, that I was able travel to Russia for the first time in 2010. It was an experience I will never forget.
What is your current research/work project?
My work throughout graduate school focused heavily on the movement of people and I was captivated by the immensity of Russian and Soviet political space. Increasingly, my attention was drawn to Central Asia and the dynamics of settler colonialism on the Russian imperial periphery. Early pieces of my research featured brief discussions of the importance of horses in the region and I was pushed by many to explore the topic further. The result has been a project in which horses feature prominently. My dissertation and manuscript in progress is titled "Equine Empire: Horses and Power on the Kazakh Steppe, 1880s-1920s." It is an analysis of the centrality of horses to the convergence of Russian and Soviet state power with both Slavic settler and indigenous Kazakh societies in the Kazakh Steppe.
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When I am not teaching or otherwise occupied in my research, I enjoy escaping to Michigan's Upper Peninsula where my family has a cabin on Lake Superior. Spending time outdoors with my wife and our two daughters is always welcome and has offered a great deal of respite from the challenges of the past year.
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The U.S. has more and better options to deal with Iran's nuclear program than it did just a year ago, U.S. Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Martin E. Dempsey told the New York Times in an interview Thursday.
"Since my last visit to Israel a year ago, we have better military options on Iran," Dempsey said.
As Iran has continued its nuclear development program, the U.S. has expanded its options for dealing with the threat, Dempsey claimed. American forces are training to deal with threats like those from Iran, "and we continue to develop technologies" that could be used to halt Iran's efforts, he said.
Netanyahu told Dempsey that Israel faces many threats but the one threat that "dwarfs" all the others is the Iranian nuclear threat.
In the interview, Dempsey said that Israel "of course would like the United States to continue to present a credible military threat to Tehran," but that both countries had agreed to give diplomatic measures and economic sanctions a chance to work.


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US owes us climate debt – PH environmentalists
For causing global warming, developed countries must fund climate resiliency programs of poorer countries that are prone to disasters, according to activists
Pia Ranada
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Published 9:05 PM, November 13, 2013
Updated 9:13 AM, November 14, 2013
CUT CO2 EMISSIONS NOW. Climate justice advocates say cutting carbon emissions is a matter of life and death for disaster-stricken countries like the Philippines. All photos by Andrew Robles
MANILA, Philippines – Developed countries responsible for global warming must pay for losses and damages experienced by developing countries due to disasters related to climate change.
This was the demand made by Filipino environmentalists during a rally in Manila on Monday, November 11, that coincided with the opening of the United Nations climate talks in Warsaw, Poland. (READ: Stop this climate crisis madness)
The rally was held only two days after Super Typhoon Yolanda (international codename Haiyan) exited the Philippines, leaving more than 1,800 dead and affected millions in 41 provinces, according to a November 13 situation report by the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council.
"The message is simple: the developed countries should owe to their responsibity of over-emissions of greenhouse gases, which result in bigger, more disastrous storms," declared Gerry Arances, national coordinator of green group Philippine Movement for Climate Justice (PMCJ).
"We bear the brunt. Yolanda is a wake up call not only for Filipinos, but for these countries as well."
The demand for accountability was echoed by no less than Philippine President Benigno Aquino III during a CNN interview: "Especially to the most developed countries that are contributing immensely to global warming, there has to be a sense of moral responsibility that what they wreak is playing havoc on the lives of so many others incapable of defending themselves."
$100 billion 'not enough'
The US and other developed countries owe countries like the Philippines "a huge climate debt," according to environmentalist Lidy Nacpil, who has flown to Poland for the UN climate talks.
Climate debt is based on the idea of "natural commons" which states that the Earth's atmosphere is collectively owned by all humans. This means its benefits must be shared equally among everyone and responsibility to protect it is also collective.
Because developed countries, through their excessive carbon emissions, have reduced the capacity of the atmosphere to absorb greenhouse gases and curb global warming, they must pay damages to developing countries who suffer from the effects of the phenomenon.
The debt paid can then be used to help developing countries improve their resiliency aginst climate change.
Advocate groups, like the Global Campaign To Demand Climate Justice, peg the climate debt at $500,000, said Arances, whose group belongs to the coalition.
"They're pledging $100 billion right now for the Green Climate Fund. But it's not enough for all the developing countries," he said.
CALLING FOR CHANGE. Environmentalist Lidy Nacpil calls for a drastic change in energy systems to reduce carbon emissions. Photo by Pia Ranada/Rappler
The Green Climate Fund, under the UN climate change convention, is reserved for helping developing countries deal with climate change.
So far, only P2.4 billion is in the fund – "a far cry from the P604-billion economic impact it has cost the Philippines, which is equivalent to 5% of the country's gross domestic product," said Albay Governor Joey Sarte Salceda, who also chairs the Fund's board.
The fund will be operationalized in 2014. It promises to "provide simplified and improved access to funding, including direct access, basing its activities on a country-driven approach, and will encourage the involvement of relevant stakeholders, including vulnerable groups."
Responsibilities of industrialized countries
Global warming can drastically change the planet's climate system. When the climate system's balance is tipped, freak storms, heat waves, floods, droughts and other extreme weather conditions brew. Extreme weather conditions are more and more becoming the "new normal." (READ: After Yolanda/Haiyan: The worst is yet to come)
Who is to blame for the carbon dioxide emissions? While all countries still derive part of their energy from fossil fuels, the share is by no means equal.
ECONOMICS, POLITICS. Developed countries are largely responsible for the carbon emissions causing global warming, a phenomenon which is said to cause the disasters developing countries like the Philippines often experience
Historically, it's the industrialized, developed countries like the United States and European Union states which continue to burn up the biggest amount of fossil fuels.
Despite making up only 20% of the world's population, developed countries have produced more than 70% of historical emissions since 1850.
The US is among the biggest culprits.
"Around 44% of the power supply of the US is from coal. They have the biggest coal industry with 1,400 coal-fired power plants. Imagine the burning they do," said Arances who initially planned to hold the rally in front of the US Embassy in Manila. Policemen blocked their path because they lacked a rally permit.
In the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, Annex I countries – those that have large amount of carbon emissions – are legally-bound by UN climate agreements to cut down their carbon emissions to their 1990 levels. The goal is to keep global temperatures at 2ºC (3.6ºF). According to AR 5, temperatures higher than this is "catastrophic."
The UN convention also binds Annex I countries to provide financial support for "climate change activities" of developing countries "above and beyond any financial assistance they already provide to these countries."
More renewable energy
Current concentration of greenhouse gases has reached 398 parts per million (ppm). To keep global mean temperature safely below 1.5ºC, this figure must be brought down to 350 ppm, said Nacpil.
The Philippines, battered by around 20 storms a year, is even more vulnerable to increasing temperatures because whatever the global mean is, it is hotter in tropical countries.
One strategy deemed effective by environmentalists is shifting to renewable energy, or energy derived from continually replenishable sources like solar power, wind, geothermal heat, tides and waves. This source of energy produces significantly less greenhouse gases.
Only around 16% of the world's energy mix comes from renewable energy. But climate change advocates hope this figure rises as renewable energy becomes more and more affordable.
But many vested interests are at stake. Many developed countries and emerging economic powers like China believe their economic development will only be hampered by abandoning fossil fuels, which is a cheaper source of energy.
In the Philippines, the Department of Energy's outlook is still very much coal-oriented despite the Renewable Energy Act which calls the government to pursue renewable energy and reduce dependence on fossil fuels. (READ: Green groups to DOE: What happened to renewable energy?) – Rappler.com
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This week we have looked at two dangerous assumptions that can override good preaching preparation. One is overtly too human-centred, leading either to striving or enabled independence. The other is apparently God-centred, yet perhaps open to the charge of misrepresenting the God-centred reality presented in Scripture. One variation of this latter assumption makes God profoundly selfish, the other makes Him non-relational in His controlling. Let's finish the week with a few miscellaneous other assumptions that could be causing us to misrepresent the Bible text we are preaching. Again, our goal is not to be negative, but to stir us to pray for God's perspective on our handling of the Bible – let's let God be the coach in all of this.
Dangerous Assumption C: It's all about something else.
7. The power filter. This may just be a variation on some of what we've considered already. It is the notion that Christianity is about spiritual access to power on another plane. Somehow we have to tap into this secret energy source that will give us super-human stamina or impressive miracle power to wow the world. The Bible can then become a set of data to twist and use as leverage in accessing this heavenly fuel. Again, the marital and relational nature of true Christianity gets lost here. The Spirit who pours out God's love into our hearts becomes the conduit for wow-fuel that leaves Jesus distant and enables our thoroughly dependent independence.
8. The nice filter. This is where the preacher filters out anything tough or challenging or difficult and makes everything soft and nice. In one form everything becomes syrupy and fluffy, without any hint of wrath or anger, etc. In another form, the wrath and anger of God become another "side" to Him that is somehow held in tension with his love. We therefore lean on the loving "side" of God and are spared the nasty side. Alternatively we celebrate nice Jesus who has delivered us from angry Father. Whatever version grips us, we have a problem. Unless we see God's holiness and justice and wrath and jealous nature as part of His triune love, then we will have a God with a split personality or a divided trinity. Nice is not the issue, but His love might be more significant than we realise.
10. The agenda filter. This is where our personal or political or cultural agenda is imposed on any passage. We could all pick an issue in national or church politics and create a "study Bible" with notes linking almost any passage to the subject of our own choosing. Thankfully publishers don't publish most of these potential study Bibles!
Let's spend time with God asking Him to show us where our lenses are changing the hue of His self-revelation to us in the Bible. Our desire to be biblical preachers is to please the God who has spoken, who speaks, who has revealed and will be revealed by our preaching. He is more than able to point out where we may be misrepresenting Him, so let's be sure to ask!


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2019-2020 Fulcrum Fund Jurors (from left) Evan Garza, Mónica Ramírez-Montagut and Imin Yeh
DEADLINE August 11
The Fulcrum Fund is an annual grant program, now in its fourth year, created and administered by 516 ARTS as a partner in the Regional Regranting Program of The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts.
This award provides direct grants to artists in amounts of $2,000 to $10,000 totaling $60,000 in support of the development and presentation of artist-led projects and programs that generate meaningful shared experiences and inspire curiosity, engagement and dialogue. This opportunity serves as an essential support structure to enable artists to expand existing work and pivot in new directions and is intended to be a springboard for artistic processes that are experimental and forward thinking, while celebrating projects that may not fit into the traditional museum and gallery systems. Eligible artists and collectives whose work centers around visual arts and who are based within an 80-mile radius of Albuquerque are welcome to apply.
Examples of funded projects are new exhibitions or exhibition series, the ongoing work of an experimental arts venue or collective, public art projects, one-time events and performances, publications directly related to the visual arts, online projects, artist residencies and film festivals.
The Fulcrum Fund is one of 14 re-granting programs developed and facilitated by organizations in Baltimore, Chicago, Cleveland, Denver, Houston, Kansas City, Miami, Minneapolis, New Orleans, Philadelphia, Portland (OR), Portland (ME) and San Francisco. Together these programs have supported well over 800 independent art projects in the past ten years, granting more than 3.4 million dollars.
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Evan Garza, Director of Rice Public Art, Rice University, Houston, TX
As Director of Rice Public Art, Evan Garza oversees public art initiatives on the Rice University campus, including oversight of the university's collection of public artworks and the management and programming of James Turrell's Twilight Epiphany Skyspace at the Suzanne Deal Booth Centennial Pavilion. A Houston native, Garza served as Assistant Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art at the Blanton Museum of Art at The University of Texas at Austin from 2014-2016 and is co-founder of Fire Island Artist Residency, a New York nonprofit and the first LGBTQ artist residency in the United States.
Mónica Ramírez-Montagut, Director, Newcomb Art Museum of Tulane University, New Orleans, LA
Dr. Mónica Ramírez-Montagut has been the director of the Newcomb Art Museum since 2014. Under her tenure Newcomb has presented innovative projects including EMPIRE by artist collective Fallen Fruit, Per(Sister): Incarcerated Women of Louisiana, Unfamiliar Again: Contemporary Women Abstractionists, Marking the Infinite: Contemporary Women Artists from Aboriginal Australia, and numerous solo exhibitions. She received her B.A. in Architecture from the Universidad Iberoamericana in Mexico City and her M.A. and Ph.D. in Architecture from the Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya in Barcelona, Spain. Most recently, she was the Associate Director and Senior Curator for MACLA/Movimiento de Arte y Cultura Latino Americana and was previously the Senior Curator at the San Jose Museum of Art, both in San Jose/Silicon Valley, California. She was Curator at the Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum in Ridgefield, Connecticut; Assistant Curator of architecture and design at the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, New York, among other curatorial positions.
Imin Yeh, Assistant Professor of Art, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA
Imin Yeh is an interdisciplinary and project-based artist working in sculpture, installation, and participatory events. Her projects use Print Media as a technical tool for realizing the ambition of large-scaled work and Print as a conceptual strategy for exploring free, exchange, and craft-based economies. The projects utilize repetitive handcraft and mimicry as a strategy for examining the issues around the unseen labor and production that lies behind our many unconsidered everyday objects. Recent exhibitions include the San Jose Museum of Art, Asian Art Museum (San Francisco), and at the Contemporary Jewish Museum (San Francisco). She has been an Artist in Residency at Montalvo Art Center (Saratoga, CA), Blue Mountain Center (New York), Sandarbh Artist Workshop (Partapur, India), and at Recology San Francisco. Yeh is the recipient of a Eureka Fellowship from the Fleishhacker Foundation and an Individual Artist Grant from the San Francisco Arts Commission.
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Q: convert chainer model to caffe model I have a model that generated by "chainer",but I need to convert it to "caffe" model.I have searched around the Internet,but don't have any idea.Anyone could give some advice?Thanks a lot.

A: Chainer now uses an export function for exporting chainer computational graph to caffe format
from chainer.exporters import caffe

class Model(chainer.Chain):
   def __init__(self):
       super(Model, self).__init__()
       with self.init_scope():
           self.l1 = L.Convolution2D(None, 1, 1, 1, 0)
           self.b2 = L.BatchNormalization(1)
           self.l3 = L.Linear(None, 1)

def __call__(self, x):
   h = F.relu(self.l1(x))
   h = self.b2(h)
   return self.l3(h)

x = chainer.Variable(np.zeros((1, 10, 10, 10), np.float32))
caffe.export(Model(), [x], None, True, 'test')

You can go to this Chainer Documentation Link!

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Whistle-Blower Forces Bisys Filing Delay
The business-processing-outsourcing services provider reported that a current employee raised issues about the company's preparation for a SAS 70 r...
Stephen TaubSeptember 15, 2004
Bisys Group Inc will delay filing its annual report for the fiscal year ended June 30 after a whistle-blower raised questions about its internal controls.
The company, which provides business-process-outsourcing services to financial companies, said a current employee of its fund services business raised issues in connection with the company's documentation in preparation for a SAS 70 review. Such reviews assess the internal controls of providers of outsourcing services.
The company advised its board of the development, and the board formed a special committee of independent directors to conduct an investigation, according to Bisys. The special committee has hired an independent counsel to assist in the investigation and the company has reported the matter to the Securities and Exchange Commission, according to Russ Fradin, the company's president and chief executive officer.
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Fradin said the company is making every effort to file its annual report by September, the deadline for a filing extension.
In May, the company said it would restate its results for more than three years to increase an adjustment to commissions receivable in its life insurance division.
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