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Client Description:
Public/private partnership created to expand alternative fuel vehicle use and refueling station access throughout the Western United States.
Client Goals:
Develop a regional clean fuel corridor for heavy-duty natural gas vehicles
Offer fleet operators assistance implementing alternative fuel technology
Provide fueling station information, grant funding assistance, and start-to-finish project implementation assistance.
GNA Strategy:
Develop a robust network of alternative fuel user fleets and public access stations between Los Angeles, the San Joaquin Valley, Sacramento, San Francisco, Las Vegas, Reno and Salt Lake City along I-80, I-5, CA-99, I-10 and I-15 highways.
Analyze the specific needs for alternative fuels along the effective routes and the requirements to have a useful system of refueling stations.
Engage public agencies to align common elements of their objectives with the objectives of an alternative fuel corridor.
Secure available incentive funding to entice private sector participation and investment.
Promote the corridor initiative to fleets and the community by publicizing the potential benefits to the environment and reductions in operating costs for fleets.
Project Results:
Secured over $63.1 million in federal, state, and local grants: GNA, through ICTC, identified and helped make available incentive funding for private fleets for natural gas build-out projects. GNA worked with a steering committee comprised of the U.S. Department of Energy (Office of Transportation Technologies and Clean Cities Program); U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (Region IX); California Energy Commission; California Air Resources Board; San Bernardino Associated Governments, South Coast Air Quality Management District; Mojave Desert Air Quality Management District, and the Antelope Valley Air Quality Management District. The natural gas vehicle and station development is forecasted to amount to $148 million in economic activity.
Development of the largest natural gas truck deployment effort in the western United States: Working to secure public agency funding with private company investment, GNA helped facilitate the purchase and deployment of 759 heavy-duty and 160 light duty natural gas and LPG vehicles to utilize this alternative fuel infrastructure. ICTC has worked with local and national fleets to develop successful alternative fuel vehicle and station projects, including key partnerships with companies such as Burrtec Waste Industries, the City of Barstow, the City of San Bernardino, Harris Ranch, Hayday Farms, Hunter and Hunter Trucking, Stater Bros Markets, Sysco Foods, Temecula Downs, United Parcel Service, and Waste Management.
Construction of LNG and CNG refueling stations throughout the ICTC network: GNA provided assistance and agency support for 28 privately owned, public-access alternative fuel stations along the ICTC corridor. ICTC helped to coordinate the initiation and publicize the completion of natural gas fueling stations along the expansive corridor, including stations in Salt Lake City, UT; Las Vegas, NV; and City of Commerce, CA.
Significantly reduce emissions and fuel costs: ICTC's station and vehicle procurement support has added to a cleaner fuels profile for the effective routes, and the stations directly contribute to offsets in diesel fuel in the western states. The fuel flow-through from these stations is estimated to reduce 27.8 million gallons of diesel consumption each year. This reduces environmental and public health hazards, criteria emissions NOx and PM by 1,585 tons annually.
American Clean Skies Foundation
GNA helped ACSF identify opportunities for the use of AFVs in the for-hire transportation services being contracted by the US federal government.
"With all of the challenges we've faced, I would have lost my sanity long ago if it weren't for GNA. I appreciate you guys being there and helping me through these station projects."
— Greg Braun, President, Border Valley Trading
On GNA's work on internal infrastructure development projects
About GNA
GNA is the leading North American consulting firm specializing in market development for low emission and alternative fuel vehicle technologies, infrastructure, and fuels for both on- and off-road applications. GNA is headquartered in Santa Monica, California, and New York, New York.
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When Hiller was founded in 1919, technological service innovation culminated in effective note-taking and filing system. The ballpoint pen itself was only about 30 years old. So, the use of cutting-edge technology to manage customers' fire protection and security needs was rather limited. Now, almost 100 years later, The Hiller Companies is proud to utilize the ServiceTrade platform for the latest in customer service management.
The art of fire protection requires refined skill and persistence. The Hiller Companies has combined sound mechanical and electrical engineering practices, decades of experience, and the latest in fire protection to create products and services of the highest level of excellence. Our services include life safety protection through the design, installation, monitoring and service of fire extinguishers, fire sprinkler systems, fire suppression systems, fire alarm systems, security systems and more.

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Michel Le Royer est un acteur français né le  à Carrouges (Orne) et mort le  à Paris .

Biographie

Enfance
Michel François Georges Leroyer naît le  à Carrouges (Orne).

Jeunesse et études
D'une famille d'origine normande, Michel Le Royer est élevé par des parents garagistes. Il travaille comme télégraphiste chez France-Soir pour se payer des cours de théâtre.

Il se présente au Conservatoire national d'art dramatique en 1952 et entre dans les classes de Georges Le Roy et de Béatrix Dussane. Il y côtoie entre autres Jean-Paul Belmondo, Bruno Cremer et Claude Rich.

Carrière
Pensionnaire de la Comédie-Française de 1957 à 1962, Michel Le Royer apparaît pour la première fois à la télévision en 1960 dans le Cyrano de Bergerac d'Edmond Rostand réalisé par Claude Barma dans le rôle de Christian, qu'il avait joué l'année précédente sous la direction de Jean Le Poulain au théâtre des Célestins.

Il se voit ensuite confier le rôle principal dans Le Chevalier de Maison-Rouge en 1963, aux côtés de Jean Desailly. Ce Feuilleton télévisé réalisé par Claude Barma pour l'unique chaine de la RTF le fait connaître du grand public. Il remporte ensuite un grand succès dans Corsaires et Flibustiers en 1966, feuilleton aussi réalisé par Claude Barma.

Il continuera dans la décennie suivante sa carrière de comédien, puis versera dans le domaine du doublage, tant pour le cinéma et la télévision, notamment en doublant Christopher Lee dans le rôle de Saroumane du Seigneur des anneaux. Il dirige à partir de 2005 l'école de théâtre La Récréation à Lyon (). Il fera son dernier doublage fin janvier 2022 pour la série NCIS, quelques semaines avant de disparaitre.

Vie privée et mort
Gaulliste depuis sa prime jeunesse, Michel Le Royer s'essaya aussi à la politique dans les années 1980 en devenant maire-adjoint de Levallois-Perret, chargé de la culture, et en se présentant — sans succès — aux élections cantonales dans l'Orne.

Michel Le Royer a été marié trois fois ; ses épouses ont été :
 l'actrice Pascale Roberts de 1954 à 1956 ;
 Christiane Nussbaum, de 1965 à 1976, dont il a eu un fils, Guillaume, en 1965 ;
 Aleth Girardin, de 1988 à 2009, dont il a eu deux filles, Célina en 1989 et Anne-Charlotte en 1991.
Outre ses enfants légitimes on lui connait d'autres enfants et d'autres compagnes, en particulier Frédérique de Mortain avec qui il vécut plus de dix ans, et surtout Michèle M. qui l'accompagna de nombreuses années, ce jusqu'à son dernier souffle.

Il meurt à Paris dans la matinée du  à l'âge de 89 ans. Il est inhumé au cimetière de Levallois-Perret (Hauts-de-Seine) avec ses parents.

Décorations
Michel Le Royer est nommé chevalier de la légion d'honneur en 2011.

Michel Le Royer est promu officier dans l'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres en 2001.

Théâtre

Filmographie

Cinéma

Télévision

Téléfilms

 Au théâtre ce soir

Séries télévisées

Doublage
Note : Les dates inscrites en italique correspondent aux sorties initiales des films dont Michel Le Royer a assuré le redoublage ou le doublage tardif.

Cinéma

Films

Films d'animation

Télévision

Téléfilms
 1983 : Princesse Daisy : prince Stash Valenski (Stacy Keach)
 1984 : La Guerre des casinos : Gray Ryan (Madison Mason)
 1990 : La Main de l'assassin : Jeremy Stubb (Christopher Fairbank)

Séries télévisées

Séries d'animation

Jeux vidéo

Livre audio
 En ce temps-ci ou le mystère contemporain : Jésus

Notes et références

Notes

Références

Liens externes

Naissance en août 1932
Naissance dans l'Orne
Élève du Conservatoire national supérieur d'art dramatique
Acteur français de cinéma
Acteur français de télévision
Acteur de jeu vidéo
Acteur français de théâtre
Acteur français de doublage
Acteur ayant incarné D'Artagnan
Artiste normand
Chevalier de la Légion d'honneur
Décès en février 2022
Décès dans le 18e arrondissement de Paris
Décès à 89 ans
Personnalité inhumée au cimetière de Levallois-Perret

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Today marks the 32nd anniversary of the death of one of hard rock's true guitar heroes, Randy Rhoads.
Randy, who found massive success with Ozzy Osbourne's solo band back in 1980, after starting his career in an early version of Quiet Riot, died on March 19, 1982. He was a victim of a plane crash accident in Leesburg, Florida while on tour with Ozzy. His death propelled him into the same vanguard as other legendary guitarists who also had their careers cut short by tragedy.
It wasn't just the fact that Randy Rhoads dying young cemented his legendary status. He was well on his way to the pantheon of musical genius while still alive.
Randy's legend runs so deep within the music community, it's very easy to forget he only recorded two albums with Ozzy (Blizzard of Ozz and Diary of a Madman – both released in 1981). But the influence spread far and wide to burgeoning and established guitarists all across the world.
With a blinding speed and a pyrotechnic sonic fervor, the power of Randy's work is stunning. He achieved so much success and spread an influence so wide at such a young age, (he was only 25 years old when he died) and with such a small amount of recorded material, is an amazing feat in itself. With his bone-crunching riffs, on top of walls of sound that would shake and rattle one's teeth and soul, Randy played his guitar like no one before or since. In essence, he led a musical revolution in which he never had a chance to witness.
Randy's legacy lives on to this day and will continue to do so as he lives on in so many others.
Randy Rhoads performing live during his stint in Quiet Riot (1978-79). Watch this video and you'll hear many portions of the solo which would go on to become classic Ozzy tunes.
QUIET RIOT (ft. Randy Rhoads) September 22, 1979
From the brain of fuscor at 3/19/2014 08:00:00 AM No comments:
Labels: #guitarhero, #legend, #RandyRhoads, #remembered, #RIP
New Metallica "Lords of Summer" [Garage Demo] Posted Today
The new Metallica demo "Lords of Summer" was posted today coming just three days after debuting the song live in Bogota, Columbia.
I listened to the live bootleg version from the Bogota gig (posted on YouTube: Metallica - The Lords of Summer [LIVE] Bogotá, Colombia 03/16/14) and liked it immediately. Even though the sound was shit, it was still listenable and I could tell it had that old-school 'Tallica feel to it.
Low and behold, the kind Metalli-guys shared a demo/studio version of "Lords of Summer" today and it's pretty amazing.
Have a listen.
Labels: #audio, #Metallica, #newmusic, #video
From the brain of fuscor at 3/15/2014 03:30:00 PM No comments:
KISS Destroyer – 38 years ago today (released March 15, 1976)
Hmmmmm, where do I begin?
1. "Detroit Rock City"
2. "King of the Night Time World"
3. "God of Thunder"
4. "Great Expectations"
5. "Flaming Youth"
6. "Sweet Pain"
7. "Shout It Out Loud"
8. "Beth"
9. "Do You Love Me?"
10. "Rock and Roll Party" <hidden track>
I was knocked on my ass by KISS when ALIVE was released, but this album took it another 900 miles. "Detroit Rock City", "Flaming Youth", "Sweet Pain", "Shout It Out Loud" and "God of Thunder" (ok, that's half the album right there) where, without a doubt, the tracks I played all the time. I wore the grooves down on the vinyl and had to wait until the next year to get another one. Even though "Beth" was their biggest hit, I wasn't big on it since I was a little guy wasn't a fan of the mellow tunes. I don't know too many KISS fans who don't cite this album as one of their favorites to this day. Among the 24 studio albums released, Dressed To Kill, Rock and Roll Over, Destroyer, Love Gun, Ace Frehley (solo), and Creatures of the Night are may favorites. But Destroyer stands out among them all because the opening track, "Detorit Rock City" grabs you and thrusts you into a scenario about a guy killed on his way to a Rock concert. That shocked the hell out of me, but I loved it. Hooked from that day on.
"Movin' fast, doin' 95
Hit top speed but I'm still movin' much too slow
I feel so good, I'm so alive
I hear my song playin' on the radio……" KISS "Detroit Rock City" (1976)
Labels: #anniversary, #classic, #Destroyer, #KISS, #KISSArmy, #milestone, #onthisday, #Rock, #vinyl
David Gilmour is an artist I wish we saw more of over the years. Aside from his years in Pink Floyd, he carved out his own direction via solo albums, which had something to offer outside the 'walls of Floyd'. But the music he created in Pink Floyd is why he's in the Rock and Roll history books. Last studio album David released was in 2006 "On An Island" and the title track alone stops me in my tracks when I hear it. It has that full on Floydian feel to it, but the tones which emanate from that song are truly spectacular.
My favorite Gilmour/Floyd tracks:
"Division Bell"
"Not Now John"
"There's No Way Out of Here"
"All Lovers Are Deranged"
Happy birthday, David!! Salute! <insert cold shot of Crown here>
Labels: #artist, #birthday, #DavidGilmour, #guitargod, #guitarhero, #legend, #pinkfloyd, #solo
Yngwie J. Malmsteen's Rising Force released 30 years ago today
First time I heard Swede-shredder Yngwie Malmsteen was in 1983 when he was featured on three albums/two bands: L.A.'s Steeler (w/Ron Keel on vocals) and Alcatrazz (with one of my favorite all-time vocalists Graham Bonnett) 'No Parole From Rock and Roll' and 'Live Sentence'. I always had a thing for 'live' albums and 'Live Sentence' literally blew my mind.
When Yngwie decided to release his debut solo album in 1985 "Yngwie J. Malmsteen's Rising Force " I knew it would be great, but it blew the doors off all three albums from 1983. Side bar: I always got a kick out of the 'J' he had added to his name. I get the classical connection, seriously, I get it…but I joked about that the most back in the day. Kinda went like this, "You have to listen to the new Ingvay Jaaaaaaaaay Malmsteen album!'
My best friend and I listened to this album ALL THE DAMN TIME. We could play it frontward, backward, upside down. We hit every freakin' note….air guitar of course. This and Armored Saint's "Marck of the Saint" were the two we listened to, one after the other.
Having not listened to this album for a couple years, until today, I proved I can STILL play every air guitar note for note. <evil grin>
Yngwie set the neo-shredder bar and, in my humble opinion, threw Eddie Van Halen flying into the back seat. I couldn't believe how he played circles around every guitar player I idolized at the time (with the exception of Randy Rhoads). This album holds up very well after 30 years and doesn't sound dated to these old ears.
If you've never listened to this one the you lived under a very large rock. Then again, it's never too late to give ol' Mr. Jaaaaaaay Malmsteen a go.
Labels: #anniversary, #guitarhero, #legend, #onthisday, #shred, #yngwiemalmsteen
For 30 Years "This Is Spinal Tap" Has Gone To '11'
Rob Reiner's classic, "This is Spinal Tap" is the definition of mockumentary since being released March 2nd 1984.
The story of a British heavy metal band's comeback tour across the U.S. is the BEST rock satire for music groups, metal heads and film lovers.
You may think a film from the early 80s would have become stale over the years, but Spinal Tap is as fresh as ever. Band members Nigel Tufnel (Christopher Guest), David St. Hubbins (Michael McKean) and Derek Smalls (Harry Shearer) remain hilarious and clueless caricatures. The film and its musical satire still hold up after 30 years and remains the uber inside joke for many musicians, as this movie serves as a reminder of the many 'spinal tap moments' in their own careers.
I will cherish this movie forever.
"If we need that extra push over the cliff……."
"These go to eleven"
Labels: #anniversary, #mockumentary, #movie, #spinaltap, #thesegotoeleven
Aerosmith "Get Your Wings" celebrates 40 today (aka: side two, track two / aka: ignorance is bliss / aka: my holy grail)
Aerosmith shares a 40 year anniversary with Rush today (see Rush self titled debut turns 40) since March 1st marks the release of 1974's "Get Your Wings". An album I didn't even know about until 1979 (it was the 70's, I was young and only knew "Dream On" at that point because it was an FM radio staple).
I knew Aerosmith from what I heard on radio ("Dream On", "Sweet Emotion", "Last Child", "Walk This Way" and "Draw The Line") and nothing else because KISS was still my universe and no other band existed to me. I didn't get into this band until 1979 when I moved from New Jersey to New Mexico. The local Rock radio station (94 Rock) in Albuquerque would play "Train Kept A Rollin" almost every hour on the hour. And I could never understand why a live version of the song ALWAYS followed the studio version. I also couldn't believe they mentioned Albuquerque in the song ("Well, we made a stop in Albuquerque"). And I had no clue the song was released five years prior. Yes, I was a clueless dude for a bit. Regardless, I was 100% into the live version and had to have it. I would call the radio station to request only the "live version". I was either met with the dial tone soon after or, "Yeah..haha…yeah…we can try and do that for ya kid". I was never informed the studio and live version of "Train" was one track (side two track two, I still remember). Hang on, it gets better.
After I placed my request, I grabbed a blank cassette (an old no-name cassette that had been recorded over countless times and so thin from wear one could probably see through it, scotch tape over the missing tabs, labels removed and replaced with masking tape), popped it into my Radio Shack tape recorder, placed it next to my portable radio's speaker and waited for the song to play. And as Murphy's Law would have it, when you sit and wait for a song to play, it's not gonna happen until you give up after two hours, get up and walk away for 10 seconds only to come back and hear it playing. I went through cassette tapes like a baby goes through diapers by always requesting songs and just hitting record until the tape runs out, then flipping it over until I had the songs I wanted. I finally captured "Train Kept A Rollin" and edited it myself keeping only the live version and adding it to an "already in progress" mixed tape (which had "Iron Man", "The Zoo", "Lights Out", "Boys Are Back In Town" and "Cat Scratch Fever" on Side A).
After a few weeks I figured it was time to own "Get Your Wings" because if the other songs on the album were just as good as "Train" then I'd be in heaven. I went to the local record store and found "Get Your Wings" on vinyl, 8-Track and cassette, but none of them included the live version. Couldn't find it anywhere! Again, had someone told me (hello 94 Rock DJ) it was on the album then I wouldn't have been so ignorant. Make that 'Ignorant Part I'. And none of my new friends were into Rock music at this point.
Enter 'Ignorant Part II'. I walk up to the record store counter with the album in hand and ask the guy where I can find the live version of "Train Kept A Rollin". He asks me, "Are you looking for the Tiny Bradshaw, The Yardbirds or the Aerosmith version?" Wait…what?? I thought it was an Aerosmith song. So I hesitated a little bit because I had no idea there were other versions and told him, "Aerosmith". He told me it was on "Get Your Wings". I grabbed a copy, looked at the back cover again and didn't see it listed.
And 'Ignorant Part III' I make my way back to the counter with record in hand and tell him (again) that I want the live version of "Train". He points to the record. I tell him it only has the studio version. <pause> Yeah, he laughed and made sure to grab a few of the other guys who worked there to get in on it at my expense. When I sheepishly asked what was so funny, they grabbed a copy from behind the counter and put it on the turntable…side two, track two. I stood there listening to the studio version and made my case again telling them I didn't want that version. More laughing ensued. Just as the song ended, I could hear the live audience swell and the live version of "Train" blaring out of the store's sound system. What the…?? I asked the guys, "It's recorded like that on the record?" All of them still laughing. <insert Charlie Brown sound of pain when Lucy pulls the football away as he runs in to kick it>
Needless to say, I tried to ignore the embarrassment, plunked down the $12 and bought the album. Once they calmed down, they told me it was cool that I even knew who Aerosmith still was. I had no idea what they meant at that time because I didn't keep up on the music magazines (Hit Parader, Circus, Creem – didn't enter my life until 1980 – that's another story). But I was so damn happy to have found this (my holy grail) and a better sounding copy of "Train" over my cassette version. I went on to appreciate the rest of the album as well ("Same Old Song and Dance", "Seasons of Wither", Lord of the Thighs" and "Pandora's Box"). Every time I think of this album it will always remind me of "Train Kept A Rollin" and my small journey to find the live version.
And if you've never heard the Tiny Bradshaw (recorded in 1951) or Yardbird version (1968), go look for them on YouTube. You'll be surprised.
I give you my holy grail (side two track two):
Labels: #Aerosmith, #album, #anniversary, #classic, #onthisday, #Rock, #rocklegends, #vinyl
Rush released their debut album 40 years ago today. It's the only album to feature drummer John Rutsey (who was replaced by Neil Peart before 'Fly by Night' was released a year later).
While songs such as "In the Mood" and "Finding My Way" have appeared in Rush live set lists on occasion, most of the eight songs fall to the wayside (minus the die-hard fans) and with the exception of "Working Man," THE song that served as the introduction to Rush.
Thank you Donna Halper (the WMMS Cleveland disc jockey/music director as mentioned in the Rush movie "Beyond the Lighted Stage") who received a copy of "Working Man" and took notice of the length of the song (true story). She mentioned she was usually looking for long "bathroom songs" that her DJs could throw on when nature called. At seven minutes plus, "Working Man" was ideal and its blue collar theme fit the town like a glove. Then it all began…..
Here we are, forty years later and the Rush machine continues to move on and their legions of fans grow in numbers. They were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame last year and still remain relavent. They don't rely on touring as a "greatest hits" band, but release albums that are extremely imaginitive and contain substance (see "Snakes & Arrows" and "Clockwork Angels").
Late last year I had read this album would be reissued this year to celebrate the 40 year milestone and the members of Rush are "very involved" in the process of putting the package together.
**UPDATE** To mark the band's 40-year recording career, on April 15, 2013, Universal Music Enterprises (UMe) will celebrate with the vinyl reissue of the original Moon Records (pre-Mercury) release of Rush, as part of Universal's reDISCovered vinyl series.
http://www.rush.com/rush-reissue-1974-self-titled-moon-records-debut-on-vinyl-to-mark-40-year-recording-career/
"It seems to me I could live my life / A lot better than I think I am / I guess that's why they call me / The working man" Rush "Working Man" (self-titled debut album 1974).
Labels: #album, #anniversary, #classic, #onthisday, #Rush, #workingman
Remembering Dave Prichard (Armored Saint) 24th Anniversary
Today marks the 24th anniversary of the passing of Armored Saint guitarist Dave Prichard. He was diagnosed with leukemia and on Feb 28, 1990, he passed away from the disease at the early age of 26.
He had made a substantial mark in the music world spanning one EP and four albums [Armored Saint EP (1983), March of the Saint (1984), Delirious Nomad (1985), Raising Fear (1987), Saints Will Conquer – LIVE (1988)].
But Dave lived on even after his untimely death.
1991's 'Symbol Of Salvation' included a demo of Dave's solo on the song "Tainted Past". In 2001, Metal Blade Records released the 2-CD set 'Nod to the Old School' which included unreleased tracks, rarities, demos and live material. And in 2003, 'Symbol of Salvation' was re-issued/remastered as a 3-disc collection which included all of Dave's original 1989 4-track demos of every song from that album (except "Half Drawn Bridge"). 2004 saw the DVD re-release of their 1987 VHS "A Trip Thru Red Times" which included video's (pro and bootleg).
I had the privilege of seeing Dave with the Saint opening for Metallica in '85 and again in '86 opening for Saxon. He always had that 'it' factor and it would've been only a matter of time before he became more well-known.
Enjoy this live Saint concert – Hell On Wheels Tour filmed in Minneapolis, MN (Sept 15, 1987)
We miss ya Dave!
"Give in/Give and take/Taken by mistake/From now on I call the shots/Long before I die, long before I die" – taken from 1986's 'Delirious Nomad'…opening track "Long Before I Die".
Labels: #anniversary, #ArmoredSaint, #brianslagel, #canudeliver, #guitar, #Metal, #metalblade, #oldschool, #RIP, #saintswillconquer
Pantera's "Vulgar Display Of Power" is 22 years old today
"Vulgar Display Of Power" is 22 years old today – HAPPY FUCKIN' BLACKTOOTH BIRTHDAY!!!
This was the album that catapulted Pantera into the quintessential American Metal band of 90's. Just add Dimebag Darrell's maniacal riffing and extremely intense solos, Phil Anselmo's ferocious vocal delivery and Vinnie Paul and Rex Brown's rhythmic-groove session and what happens? The face of extreme music changes forever.
"Mouth for War", "New Level", "This Love", "Walk" and "Hollow" morphed this Texan quartet and slayed their previous release "Cowboys From Hell" from the start. Combined with go-to-producer guru Terry Date, he captured the all-definitive Pantera sound. You know the one.
VDOP was a true testament to the heavy metal genre that Pantera had something to prove. The songs were less polished than their previous release, "Cowboys From Hell" and had grit, dirt, mold and just enough crust to grab the listener by the balls (women by the tatas…yes, I had to go there), smack 'em around and expect them to beg for more. There's no denying the classic Pantera cuts such as, "Walk", "Fucking Hostile", "A New Level" and "Mouth For War". A number of songs on this album have been covered by a number of bands and artists, especially following the passing of Darrell "Dimebag" Abbott. The spirit of Dime lives on in all those who loved the guy, but also by the fans who undoubtedly embrace this band forever.
The 20th anniversary reissue (released May 2012) included an unreleased track, "Piss" and a DVD from the 1992 Monster of Rock performance in Italy (posted below for your viewing pleasure).
Getcha pull!
Labels: #anniversary, #birthday, #blacktoothgrin, #classic, #crown, #Dime, #getchapull, #Metal, #Pantera, #three
R.I.P. Dave Brockie (aka Oderus Urungus/GWAR)
GWAR was always about having fun and making fun of everything (politics, sex, history etc.) and gave everyone THE best over-the-top performances. I was lucky enough to see GWAR eight times and everytime was something different. NO ONE can replace the great Oderus Urungus. He will be missed.
Official news release by Richmond outlet Style Weekly and confirmed by the band's manager Jack Flanagan:
"It is with a saddened heart, that I confirm my dear friend Dave Brockie, artist, musician, and lead singer of GWAR passed away at approximately 6:50 p.m. EST Sunday, March 23, 2014," Flanagan said. "His body was found Sunday by his bandmate at his home in Richmond, VA. Richmond authorities have confirmed his death and next of kin has been notified. A full autopsy will be performed. My main focus right now is to look after my bandmates and his family. More information regarding his death shall be released as the details are confirmed."
Police were called to the singer's Richmond home Sunday night after responding to a call by Brockie's roommate. Brockie had already died by the time police arrived. Foul play is not suspected at this time, but a cause of death has yet to be determined.
"Dave was one of the funniest, smartest, most creative and energetic persons I've known," former Gwar bassist Mike Bishop told the paper. "He was brash sometimes, always crass, irreverent, he was hilarious in every way. But he was also deeply intelligent and interested in life, history, politics and art."
"I wish it was a joke," added former band member Chris Bopst. "Everyone is in shock."
Brockie had been in a punk band named Death Piggy that staged crude plays when he founded Gwar in 1984. After meeting band member Hunter Jackson, who had created props for Death Piggy and began work on the film Scumdogs of the Universe, Brockie used the outlandish costumes created for the film to form the joke group Gwaaarrrgghhlllgh. After numerous lineup changes and the shortening of the band name, Brockie dissolved Death Piggy and led Gwar, who released their debut album Hell-O in 1988.
The satirical metal band quickly earned a following for its macabre, over-the-top costumes and scatological, offensive lyrics, fashioning themselves interplanetary warriors descended from aliens who arrived on Earth to enslave and slaughter the human race. The band celebrated their 30th anniversary in 2014, having released their 13th album, Battle Maximus, last year.
"His penchant for scatological humors belied a lucid wit," said Bishop. "He was a criminally underrated lyricist and hard rock vocalist, one of the best, ever! A great frontman, a great painter, writer, he was also a hell of a bass guitarist. I loved him. He was capable of great empathy and had a real sense of justice."
Labels: #RIP #DaveBrockie #GWAR #OderusUrungus
KISS pre-Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame D-R-A-M-A
A few weeks ago news spread that KISS would be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame. Fuckin' finally! I was one of the thousands of avid KISS Army minions (rock soldiers…ahem) since the 70's and it was gratifying to see this band enter into this "members only/super secret squirrel shit club" after being passed over year after year (since 1986) for real rockers like ABBA, The O'Jays and Talking Heads.
The RRHOF is only inducting the original members (Gene, Paul, Ace and Peter). Not the slew of past band members or artists who actually performed on the classic KISS albums. I would need three days to assemble that list.
Gene $immons and Paul Stanley regurgitated a response in retaliation to the Hall's confirmation of inducting only the four core/original members. From Paul (and I quote), "tainted, corrupted and distorted" Hall of Fame for being unwilling to discuss inducting anybody but the four original members of Kiss." WHAT?!? What a set of balls Paul has in creating so much drama surrounding their past lives with Ace and Peter and wanting to perform with their current "Ace" and "Peter" for the induction ceremony. You're going to lambast the Hall and tell them their rules suck? Gene's statement tried to explain how ex-KISS members are like ex-wives/girlfriends and why would anyone want to bring their past/ex's to a party. Shut the fuck up, Chaim. THINK ABOUT YOUR FANS…end of story.
Ace Frehley released a statement a couple days ago and revealed that he and original drummer Peter Criss will not be joining their former bandmates on stage during April's RRHOF induction ceremony. This is due to Gene and Paul having decided to perform with current members Tommy [Ace stand-in] and Eric [Peter stand-in], and the Hall is OK with that decision. Then Peter released his statement which included the following, "It's disappointing to have to say to you, the fans, Ace and I have been denied a performance with Gene and Paul for our Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction. This is disgraceful and I feel bad for the fans who were looking forward to the four of us being inducted together."
Today, Gene and Paul dropped this shitbomb on the fans, "To bring this to a quick end, we have decided not to play in any line-up and we will focus our attention on celebrating our induction into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame." You can find the entire statement online, but Gene also mentioned he and Paul wanted to celebrate the entire history of KISS w/all past and current members. Yeah, OK Gene. Let's get back to reality now.
As it stands, Ace, Peter, Gene and Paul will stand at the podium together, make their individual speeches, accept their RRHOF award and then that will be the last time we ever see the four original members of KISS in the same room ever again. Well played Demon and Star Child, well played. I'm sure your fans are proud of you both. Thanks for taking the high road, tearing off the ego suits for an evening and making peace with Ace and Peter for a few hours. Thanks again.
By the way, how soon will KISS Online be carrying the "official" KISS Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame t-shirts w/the images of the original lineup? Just curious.
Labels: #drama, #KISS, #RRHOF
Rock your VD today!
Rock your VD! 😉 \m/
The lyrics pretty much say it all. Share it with you Valentine today.
Labels: #dynamite, #NowPlaying, #scorpions, #valentinesday, #VD, #video
Ronnie James Dio Tribute CD "This Is Your Life"
Mark your online calendars for April 1st!!
To celebrate Ronnie James Dio, an all-star group of his friends recorded 13 of their favorite tracks for a tribute album entitled, "This Is Your Life" which will raise funds for the Ronnie James Dio Stand Up and Shout Cancer Fund. This amazing tribute will be available from Rhino April 1st.
Pretty phenomenal track listing. Majority are new recordings where a few have been released over the last few years. So many highlights here, can't wait to get my hands on this. The album art is equally incredible (have a peek below). \m/\m/
"Neon Knights" – Anthrax*
"The Last In Line" – Tenacious D*
"The Mob Rules" – Adrenaline Mob
"Rainbow In The Dark" – Corey Taylor, Roy Mayorga, Satchel, Christian Martucci, Jason Christopher*
"Straight Through The Heart" – Halestorm*
"Starstruck" – Motörhead with Biff Byford*
"The Temple Of The King" – Scorpions*
"Egypt (The Chains Are On)" – Doro
"Holy Diver" – Killswitch Engage
"Catch The Rainbow" – Glenn Hughes, Simon Wright, Craig Goldy, Rudy Sarzo, Scott Warren*
"I" – Oni Logan, Jimmy Bain, Rowan Robertson, Brian Tichy*
"Man On The Silver Mountain" – Rob Halford, Vinny Appice, Doug Aldrich, Jeff Pilson, Scott Warren*
"Ronnie Rising Medley (Featuring A Light In The Black, Tarot Woman, Stargazer, Kill The King)" – Metallica*
"This Is Your Life" – Dio
* Previously unreleased
Labels: #HeavyMetal, #newmusic, #Rock, #rocklegends, #RonnieJamesDio, #tribute
Now Playing via CD, iPod, Spotify, or YouTube:
Y&T – Black Tiger
Rush – Permanent Waves
Black Sabbath – Mob Rules
Cheap Trick – Dream Police
Jeff Beck – Blow By Blow
AC/DC – Powerage
King's X – Live
Yes – Fragile
Labels: #NowPlaying, #playlist
Rocklahoma 2014 Announcement
The details surrounding ROCKLAHOMA 2014 (which is touted as the biggest Memorial Day Weekend party in the U.S.) were released today and it's a doozie. The three day shindig goes down May 23-25 in Pryor, OK.
The lineup for the eigth Rocklahoma festival is as follows: KID ROCK, FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH, STAIND, TWISTED SISTER, DEFTONES, SEETHER, MOTÖRHEAD, JACKYL, FILTER, BLACK LABEL SOCIETY, THEORY OF A DEADMAN, KILLSWITCH ENGAGE, SKID ROW, ALL THAT REMAINS, TOM KEIFER OF CINDERELLA, HELLYEAH, KIX, DOWN, POP EVIL, ADELITAS WAY, BLACK STONE CHERRY, TRIVIUM, TEXAS HIPPIE COALITION, THE PRETTY RECKLESS, THOUSAND FOOT KRUTCH, REDLIGHT KING, SKINDRED, KYNG, WE AS HUMAN, NOTHING MORE, DEVOUR THE DAY, HEAVEN'S BASEMENT, GEMINI SYNDROME, BUTCHER BABIES, EVE TO ADAM, TRUCKFIGHTERS, KILLER DWARFS, BAI BANG, LYNAM, ASKA, BLACK TORA, FIRSTRYKE, MYSTERY, NASTY HABIT, SLEEPY HOLLOW, WICKED, DOWN & DIRTY, LOVEBLAST, RUFF JUSTICE, RATCHET DOLLS, RAGDOLL, DELLACOMA, CHAOTIC RESEMBLANCE, SCATTERED HAMLET, SIREN, MACH22, TEMPT, LONDON'S DUNGEON, MINE ENEMIES FALL, THE CHIMPZ, SLEEPWALKING HOME, WELL HUNG HEART, FRAMING THE RED, BLACKWATER REBELLION, DRYVER, and DIRTY CRUSH.
Dee Snider of Twisted Sister was quoted saying, "I view this festival as sort of a 'Royal Rumble' of rock; it's every band for itself, each trying to claim the belt. When Twisted Sister is done that night, the promoters are going to need to change the name of the event to 'I Wanna Rocklahoma'!"
Presale tickets go on sale Wed Feb 12th and public sale will Feb 14th (the perfect Valentine's Day gift).
Visit the official Rocklahoma site for more info: http://www.rocklahoma.com
Labels: #concert, #Rocklahoma
New Releases (February 2014)
A few of the new releases coming out this month. Number next to the release = date…easy enough.
04 Battle Beast – Battle Beast
04 Behemoth – The Satanist
04 Grand Magus – Triumph and Power
04 Within Temptation – Hydra
11 Def Leppard – Slang (Reissue) [Deluxe Edition]
11 The Treatment – Running With the Dogs
18 Adrenaline Mob – Men Of Honor
18 Altitudes and Attitude – Self-Titled EP [ft. Anthrax's Frank Bello and Megadeth's Dave Ellefson]
25 Heart – Fanatic Live From Caesars Colosseum [CD/DVD/Blu-ray]
25 Vandenberg's MoonKings – Self-Titled
28 Iron Savior – Rise of the Hero
28 Manowar – Kings Of Metal MMXIV
28 Matt Sorum Fierce Joy – Self-Titled
28 Anette Olzon – Shine [ex-Nightwish vocalist]
TBA — Farmikos EP [ft. guitarist Joe Holmes....ex-Ozzy guitarist and former Randy Rhoads student]
Labels: #newmusic, #newreleases
The Ground Beneath releases new "SelfTitled" album
This CD covers the many facets of emotional high and lows of TGB founder, guitarist/vocalist and mastermind Steve Civerolo. It's a journey that needs to be visited repeatedly to absorb the complexity and nuances which make this album the incredible chunk of musical genius it is.
I was mesmerized by the swelling of "It's You / Blame", the ferocity of "Say It", "Disappear", "RLS" and "Choke". This also includes some built-in "soon to be classics" such as "Blame", "Memphis" and the sing-along of "Mine".
You want humor? The closing track "Burjay" is hilarious and it deserves a few listens to catch it all. There are MANY peaks and valleys on here which encompass the human element. I wasn't disappointed with any of these tracks whatsoever. It's classic from head-to-toe and it deserves a lot of attention.
First listen will have anyone hooked. The jaunt is worth exploring as often as possible. Worthy to be included in everyone's music collection.
The Ground Beneath:
Steve Civerolo – Vocals/Electric & Acoustic six & Twelve string guitars
Hunter McCoy – Bass
Brian "Bearface" Scott – Drums
Paul Civerolo – Guest lead electric six string guitar on "Lost In Me"
Jonathan "Jonny Law" Jonah (WarnerDrive vocalist) vocals on "Burjay"
Brian Ostrom – Four string Bass guitar on "Memphis"
Laurie Selby – Cello on "It's You"/"Blame"/"Not Me
Rick Fusco (yours truly) & Kenny Davis – Gang vocals on "Mine".
http://www.thegroundbeneath.com
http://www.facebook.com/thegroundbeneath
https://www.cdbaby.com/cd/thegroundbeneath
The Ground Beneath - Blind [Official Video]
Labels: #newmusic, #newreleases, #NowPlaying, #Rock
This site is something I've put together to share my affinity for music. I'm a fan…pure and simple. I do not work for a record label nor am I endorsed by any person/company.
I have been a long time music fan since I was at least six years old. The musical catalyst which initially fed my young brain was courtesy of my Mom (Santana, Chicago, Doobie Brothers, Earth Wind and Fire) and my sister and cousin (Billy Joel, Led Zeppelin, YES, Cheap Trick, the Cars, Elton John, and Fleetwood Mac). The rest of it was by the magic of radio.
I lived in New Jersey at the time and WPLJ out of New York City became my addiction as I heard Led Zeppelin, Black Sabbath, Boston, Alice Cooper, Deep Purple, Van Halen, Ted Nugent and Rainbow (to name a few). My friends in the neighborhood were hooked on KISS and I fell into the KISS Army soon after.
My taste in music evolved and I went from Hard Rock to Heavy Metal in a blink of an eye. The 80′s was a whole new ball game for me. I was into everything – Judas Priest, Iron Maiden, Metallica, Saxon, Armored Saint, Raven, Testament, W.A.S.P., Slayer, Anthrax, Overkill, Ratt, Scorpions etc.
I went to the local record stores weekly and fell in love with many of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal (NWOBHM) after reading through fanzines and import Rock/Metal magazines (Metal Forces was a favorite). The rest is history…..
Labels: #firstpost, #herewego, #Inauguralpost, #intro, #new, #welcome
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New York University School of Law, J.D., 1997
Vanderbilt University, B.S., 1994
United States District Court, Eastern District of New York
United States District Court, Southern District of New York
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Ana M. Alfonso is a partner in the Business Reorganization & Restructuring Department. She is a creditor's rights advocate with extensive experience representing financial institutions as creditors in bankruptcy proceedings and out-of-court debt restructurings. Known best for her representation of secured lenders, Ana regularly advises administrative agents, lender groups and bilateral credit providers on complex credits of all sizes.
Ana is recommended by The Legal 500 U.S. 2017 and is recognized as a Notable Practitioner by IFLR 1000 2018. She is a member of the Bankruptcy & Corporate Reorganization Committee of the New York City Bar Association, and was appointed to serve as the Committee's Chair (effective September 1, 2020).
Selected Significant Matters
Fieldwood Energy LLC: represented administrative agent for Fieldwood's RBL lenders and first lien term loan lenders in Fieldwood's chapter 11 restructuring.
Samson Resources: represented second lien term loan lenders in Samson's chapter 11 restructuring; now representing reorganized Samson post-emergence.
Energy XXI: represented administrative agent for a 27 bank reserve-based lending syndicate in Energy XXI's chapter 11 restructuring; now representing exit facility agent under restructured first lien facility.
Goodrich Petroleum: represented administrative agent for syndicate of reserve-based lenders in Goodrich's chapter 11 restructuring; now representing exit facility agent under reduced and restructured first lien term loan.
Sabine Oil & Gas: represented prepetition first lien agent in the Sabine chapter 11 proceedings.
Harlan Laboratories: represented term lender group in Harlan's out-of-court debt restructurings.
Patriot Coal: represented Bank of America, N.A., as prepetition agent, "second out" DIP agent and "first out" DIP arranger in the Patriot Coal chapter 11 proceedings.
MF Global: represented Bank of America and its affiliates in various creditor capacities under loan facilities and derivatives contracts.
Fair Point Communications: counsel to Bank of America, N.A., as administrative agent for the prepetition lenders, DIP lenders and exit lenders in the Fair Point chapter 11 case.
American Home Mortgage: counsel to Bank of America, N.A., as prepetition administrative agent in AHM's chapter 11 cases.
Lyondell Chemical Co.: represented The Royal Bank of Scotland, N.V. in connection with more than $3 billion of secured and unsecured credit exposure in the chapter 11 case of Lyondell Chemical Company.
Regularly represents financial institutions in connection with hedge terminations, safe harbor advice and other enforcement issues in the derivatives context.
Advised a major financial institution in connection with the out-of-court workout of a $2 billion mortgage loan portfolio.
National Energy Group: represented an official committee of unsecured creditors holding claims in excess of $1.8 billion against a large energy holdings company.
Served as part of a litigation team representing one of the world's largest banks in its efforts to enforce its rights against natural gas collateral.
Litigated commercial contract disputes, ranging in magnitude from $1 million to $40 million, on behalf of a liquidating trustee under a chapter 11 plan.
Served as bankruptcy counsel to a publicly held healthcare company in a complex chapter 11 reorganization that generated more than $1 billion in distributable value to creditors.
Prior Experience
Prior to joining Willkie in 2010, Ana was a partner at Kaye Scholer LLP.
Selected Publications and Lectures
Ana has spoken on insolvency law on numerous panels, including:
"PLI Bankruptcy & Reorganizations 2019: Current Developments," Practicing Law Institute (April 2019)
"Application of U.S. Fed's QRC Rule on Common Clearing Agreements," Futures Industry Association Webinar (November 2018)
"'Pandemonium': Where Were You During The Crisis?" Law360 Audio Story (September 2018)
"PLI Leveraged Financing 2018: Leveraged Finance Restructuring," Practicing Law Institute (May 2018)
"Case Study: Restructuring and Intercreditor Issues (Recent Issues in E&C and E&P Workouts)," American College of Investment Counsel Spring Conference (April 2018)
"Recent Evolution of E&P RBL Financing," Debtwire Podcast (October 2017)
"Hot Spots in a Cold Bankruptcy World: Energy and Healthcare Restructurings," 90th Annual National Conference of Bankruptcy Judges (October 2016)
"Current Issues in the Energy Sector," American Bankruptcy Institute, 18th Annual New York City Bankruptcy Conference (May 2016)
"Issues in Media Restructurings," AIRA 30th Annual Bankruptcy & Restructuring Conference (June 2014)
"Significant Issues in Distressed Debt and Restructurings Explored," The Knowledge Group (May 2014)
Ana was selected to serve on Law360's Bankruptcy Editorial Advisory Board in 2016-2020.
Ana is the co-author of "Tackling Distress in the US Healthcare Sector," Financier Worldwide Magazine (October 2017), "E&P Financing: RBLs Trend Toward a New Normal," Turnaround Management Association (September 2017), "Zing VII and the Future of "Bankruptcy-Remote," Asset Securitization Report (November 2011), "Second Circuit Court Of Appeals Holds 'Gift' From Secured Creditor To Shareholder Under A Chapter 11 Plan Violates Absolute Priority Rule," Metropolitan Corporate Counsel (April 2011) and "Calyon: Mortgage Loan Investors and Safe Harbors," New York Law Journal (January 31, 2008).
News - August 13, 2020
Antero Resources Announces $220 Million VPP Transaction
News - June 23, 2020
Ana Alfonso Appointed Chair of the New York City Bar Association's Bankruptcy and Corporate Reorganization Committee
News - April 30, 2020
Three Willkie Partners Appointed to Law360 2020 Editorial Advisory Boards
News - March 21, 2019
Five Willkie Partners Appointed to Law360 2019 Editorial Advisory Boards
Event - May 9, 2018
PLI Leveraged Financing 2018: Leveraged Finance Restructuring
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Home » World News » Pub bosses welcome no New Year ban in England
Pub bosses welcome no New Year ban in England
'We're pleased the PM has listened': Pub bosses welcome no New Year ban in England – but say they have been hammered by festive no-shows and the hated 'open/close' strategy must NEVER return
Hospitality venue owners have welcomed news of no new restrictions this year
Bar owner Daniel Farrow, 26, said the news only saves one day of trade for him
Venues have experienced up to 80% drops in their expected December footfall
A night-time venue association said it was 'pleased' Boris Johnson had listened
Pub and restaurant owners have cautiously welcomed the Government's announcement that no new restrictions will be implemented before New Year's Eve.
The move gives beleaguered hospitality venues respite after a Christmas period which was dogged by cancellations due to fears over the Omicron variant of Covid.
Daniel Farrow, owner of the Gatherers bar and restaurant in Norwich, said that his business has seen 60% of bookings cancelled in the weeks leading up to Christmas.
Mr Farrow, 26, said: 'It's really good news, that really helps people.
'But you know, having a good New Year's will just be one good day out of a whole month that should have been us trading at full capacity. In reality, we traded at 20%.
Daniel Farrow, owner of the Gatherers bar and restaurant (pictured) in Norwich, said that his business has seen 60% of bookings cancelled in the weeks leading up to Christmas
'I can only hope that we have a good New Year's Eve.
'At this point in time we're now at the end of December and I think the damage for sure has been done with the whole beginning of Omicron and then bringing semi-restrictions.'
Mr Farrow slammed the Government's offer of a one-time £6000 grant for affected businesses, saying that amount only covered one day's lost revenue from cancellations.
He said: 'That might seem like a lot of money but in reality that's a day's take. So that covers a day's loss.
'When you're dealing with 80% loss, that covers a day out of the whole month of losty trade.'
Michelle Utz, landlady of the Hoops pub in Essex, echoed the disappointment at the grant but was more cautious about the Government's announcement.
Ms Utz, 41, said: 'I was expecting worse, it's better than like getting it at 10 o'clock last minute and [the Government] saying "you're not open for New Year's".
Michelle Utz, landlady of the Hoops pub in Essex, echoed the disappointment at the grant but was more cautious about the Government's announcement
'I feel like people are still cautious and with the seven days isolation, we're still losing customers and staff.
Ms Utz added that the Omicron variant was just one concern for her business at the moment.
She said: 'The food cost has gone up. Wages have gone up. And then you have at the moment you have X amount of staff on and then people are cancelling last minute going "someone's tested positive".
'We need to take £22,000 a week to break even and it's just living on the edge at the minute.'
Michael Kill, CEO of the Night Time Industries Association, reacted to the news there will be no new restrictions in England before NYE:
'Following an extremely anxious few weeks for our sector, we are pleased that the Prime Minister has listened to us, and announced today that no further restrictions will be implemented before New Year.'
'Our industry can now start to plan with some certainty over the next week, and make up for lost time promoting one of the key nights of the year in the coming days.'
Kate Nicholls, chair of the UKHospitality group, welcomed the news with a post on Twitter
Venues will be hoping for a bumper New Year's Eve to recoup lost profits from the festive period
'It is important that given this opportunity that we continue to recognise our responsibility to the public health strategy, and urge our customers to not only support us during this period but play their part in ensuring that this is the start of our recovery.'
'We urge the Government in light of the challenges we have faced over the last month, that they work with us to generate a long term strategy for managing covid variants, it is clear that the open, close strategy, which has had a huge impact on our industry, is not sustainable.'
Kate Nicholls, chair of the UKHospitality group, said: 'Really welcome news for hospitality businesses – losing New Year on top of December would have been devastating and keeping restrictions to a minimum helps protects businesses and jobs.'
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Q: Custom multiselct product attribute not showing selected in admin I have created a custom multiselct product attribute pro grammatically. Everything is working fine i.e values are
saving in databases and values also showing in product grid.But the selected values is not showing selected while editing the product.
However If I create multiselct attribute from admin it showing selected .

A: I had the same problem and I have solved it by following steps:
Step 1: Goto 'eav_attribute' table directly into the database and find the attribute code.
Step 2: Then check the 'backend_type'. It should be 'varchar' if not then change it to varchar manually.
Step 3: Now check 'backend_model'. It should be 'Magento\Eav\Model\Entity\Attribute\Backend\ArrayBackend'.
After the above changes flush the cache and test again.

A: Your issue was mentioned here
https://github.com/magento/magento2/issues/5885
Here is the patch for 2.1.x
https://gist.github.com/tuyennn/77c3308b54b9abb7a907429c50166b6d
Or you could follow the merge commit and internal MAGETWO-57153 to trace and fix the issue

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Mumbai: A report by Nomura Research reveals that 27 of the 45 drug manufacturing units that received warning letters from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) between 2011 and May 2016, over poor data integrity, were India-based plants belonging to, among others, Wockhardt, Sun Pharmaceutical, Dr Reddy's Laboratories, Cadila Healthcare, Sandoz, IPCA Laboratories and Mylan Laboratories.
Hyderabad: Leading pharmaceutical company Dr Reddy's Laboratories Ltd said it posted a standalone net profit of Rs 236.8 crore for the quarter ending December 31, 2015.
Chennai: Indian drug major Dr Reddy's Laboratories Ltd on Monday said its wholly owned US subsidiary Promius Pharma has got the US FDA approval for a spray to treat plaque psoriasis.
Hyderabad: Withdrawal of tax exemption for research and development is likely to negatively impact India's innovation efforts, pharma major Dr Reddy's Laboratories said on Wednesday.
Hyderabad: Strengthening its over the counter (OTC) portfolio, Pharma major Dr Reddy's Laboratories on Monday announced the launch of Nise D spray, which offers quick and targeted pain killing.
Chennai: Pharmaceutical major Dr Reddy's Laboratories Ltd said on Thursday it closed the second quarter with a net profit of Rs 647.52 crore as against Rs 433.59 crore in the same period last year.
Hyderabad: Dr Reddy's Laboratories and Australian drug discovery and development company Alchemia have entered into a $17.5 million agreement giving the former worldwide exclusive intellectual property rights for anti-coagulant drug, a statement said on Friday.
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NASA's been working on 3D-printing new rocket engines for years. In that time, a whole bunch of different pieces have been tested successfully, but NASA's newest trial run has more of them working together than ever before. In a series of tests this past October, NASA's prototype engine with 75 percent 3D-printed parts underwent a whole series of fire tests and passed with flying colors.
3D-printed engines are a big deal for a couple of reasons. For one, it's easy to make them quick. NASA says that engine parts that take just a month or two to finish up with 3D-printing would take as long as a year with traditional manufacturing. They also have less pieces. By 3D-printing big, complex pieces that would be impossible to manufacture as a single unit otherwise, NASA can remove hundreds of components from certain devices, though some parts like gaskets still have to be sourced by more traditional means.
While they're simpler and easier to make, the question is if these parts are robust enough. NASA obviously isn't using plastic here. Instead, it is layering metal powder and then melting it all together with a laser, a process called selective laser melting. That metal has to put up with serious temperatures though, from 6,000 degrees Fahrenheit when the fuel is really blazing, down to negative 400 in the turbopump where the liquid hydrogen comes from. And in the six tests—one a full 10 seconds long—the parts held up just fine.
There's still work to be done; the engine that was used to perform this test was just a "breadboard engine," an impractically large setup designed chiefly to give engineers the maximum access to all the parts. There's some serious shrinkage to be done before any of this could be used in an actual rocket.


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DeMarcus Cousins shocked most of the NBA world when he signed a one-year contract with the Golden State Warriors last summer. The All-Star big man was coming off a torn Achilles injury and opted to sign with the Warriors, knowing he'd have plenty of time to recover before joining the team for an NBA Finals run.
Monday night, Cousins' NBA postseason likely came to an end.
The Golden State Warriors' big man reportedly suffered a torn left quad in Game 2 against the Los Angeles Clippers.
The Athletic's Shams Charania first reported the news.
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This is brutal for Cousins, who could once again head into NBA free agency coming off a major injury.
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Sketch a Day, Day 512 – St. George & His Dragon, Page 1
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George was already winded as he brushed the hair from his eyes. Sweat mingled with the dirt on his face, creating a brown streak across his brow as he wiped at his forehead. The ground around him was singed, but he remained unburnt so far.
"You cannot hope to defeat me," the dragon said, its tail curled around its forelegs and smoke billowing out of its flared nostrils. "Give up, boy."
George took a deep breath and grinned. He hefted the sword in his right hand, felt the ancient weight of it against his palm. This would be a good death…
"For the dragon," he added, to himself.
"Hmm?" the dragon rumbled. "Do you have fight left in you still, boy?"
George looked up at the dragon and grinned. "Of course I do," he said casually, "I'm the hero of the story."
George charged in, sword raised, weaving back and forth to present a harder target. The dragon reared up on its hind legs and flapped its tremendous wings, buffeting George as he dashed forward. With a roar, the dragon unleashed a line of crimson flame, the fire flashing out to burn George to a cinder.
The boy raised his sword, catching the flames along the weathered blade. The sword seemed to absorb the heat, drawing the fierceness out of the fire. The dragon roared in anger.
"That's not fair!" the dragon snarled. Or was it more of a whine?
George stopped. "Of course it's fair. It's a magic sword. Everyone knows magic swords can absorb dragon fire."
"You should've said before we started!" the dragon cried, turning its scaly back to George and stomping off for home,
The world around him seemed to melt away. George stood in his backyard, a wooden sword clutched in one hand, his friend Benjamin stomping off around the corner of the house.
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Princeton NJ Events
Events for Sunday April 22, 2018
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Preparing for and Living in Retirement
All are invited to join us for the next in the Community Well's monthly series of free financial wellness seminars, featuring personal finance experts Brett Danko and Mike Leahy. This month's topic is "Preparing for and Living in Retirement." Sunday, April 22, 8:30 to 9:45am in the Lounge at the Presbyterian Church of Lawrenceville, 2688 Main Street in Lawrenceville.
Childcare and light breakfast are provided. Click here for full information. Once again, financial experts Mike Leahy and Brett Danko will present ideas and engage in Q&A with attendees. There is no charge and there will be no sales pitches.
Wishful Drinking Brunch, One Simple Wish
Celebrate 10 years of spreading love, hope & joy to children impacted by abuse and neglect with the One Simple Wish Crew. Enjoy delicious food, live music, raffle prizes, giveaways and so much more!
Sunday, April 22, 2018 Blooming Grove Inn - 234 West Upper Ferry Rd - Ewing, NJ 10am-2pm
Tickets include full brunch and unlimited mimosas served in a souviner "Wishful Drinking" glass!
Purchase tickets today. These will sell out FAST!
Roots To River & The Farm Cooking School, Winter Farmers Market
Roots To River & The Farm Cooking School, Winter Farmers Market, 67 Pleasant Valley Road, Titusville 11 - 3 p.m., Organic produce, local/humane meats, homemade soups, and wood-fired pizza., rootstoriverfarm.com/roots-to-river-farm-market-at-gravity-hill/
Spring Fling Camp Open House at JCC Abrams Camps
Spring Fling Camp Open House at JCC Abrams Camps – Sunday, April 22nd 12-3pm. Gaga Games, Gardening, Mini-golf, Earth Day activities & more. Meet the Camp Directors, take a nature tour and discover why JCC Abrams Camps is more than just a camp, it's an EXPERIENCE!
*FREE EVENT open to the community* Call Today 609-606-7070 for EXTRA $50 Savings. Mention promo: SPRING18
Address: JCC Abrams Camps, 148 Cedarville Road, East Windsor, NJ 08520 Register at www.jccabramscamps.org/
Israel Celebration. The Jewish Center Princeton
Join us for an afternoon of fun, friends and Israel
Fun Israeli dancing for all ages
Israeli Soccer Match*
A performance by Koleinu Israel inspired crafts Delicious BBQ of hamburgers, veggie burgers and hotdogs for sale Open to the Community! For more information or to volunteer, contact Yael Bermano ybermano@thejewishcenter.org
*to participate in the Soccer Match, contact Yael Bermano
The Jewish Center Princeton, 435 Nassau Street, Princeton
Princeton Photo Workshop: NEW! Exploring Philadelphia's Queen Village & Fabric Row
(Rain date May 6)
Philadelphia is a city of many distinctive neighborhoods. In this class we will focus on Queen Village and Fabric Row, just south of South Street, and venture off the beaten path to explore its colorful murals, buildings, gardens, alleys, and people.
https://princetondigitalphotoworkshop.com/trips/qv
Open House, Rambling Pines Day Camp
Camp is about having summer fun. But it's also about so much more: learning to work together, to make choices, to take responsibility, to develop creative skills, to gain independence, and to enhance self-esteem and self-reliance—all necessary steps on a child's path to a healthy, productive life.
We are committed to helping campers grow and develop in the fun and safe environment at Rambling Pines.
Please join us for an Open House or schedule a camp tour.
174 Lambertville Hopewell Rd. Hopewell, NJ, 08525 United States
Les Ballets Trockadero at McCarter - a Benefit for LifeTies
An Afternoon Supporting LifeTies with a Performance by Les Ballets Trockadero on April 22, 2018 at McCarter Theater in Princeton.
Please join us for a pre-show reception starting at 1:00 p.m. with appetizers and silent auction. The Les Ballet performance ( a renown all male comic ballet company) starts at 3:00 p.m. Purchase tickets online at www.lifeties.org or call 609.771.1600, a great afternoon to benefit vulnerable youth and young adults.
The Sting, Paper Mill Playhouse
The Sting, Paper Mill Playhouse, 22 Brookside Drive, Millburn, 973-376-4343 1:30 and 7:00 p.m., Musical set in 1930s Chiago starring Harry Connick, Jr. $34+, www.papermill.org
Titanic, Kelsey Theater, Mercer Community College
Titanic, Kelsey Theater, Mercer Community College, 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor, 609-570-3333
Set on the ocean liner RMS Titanic, which sank on its maiden voyage on April 15, 1912, the haunting story of the great ship Titanic is transformed into a riveting musical that examines the lives of its passengers in the nights leading up to the ship's fateful encounter with an iceberg. Not to be confused with the blockbuster film, this epic musical follows characters named for actual cast and crew members (unconnected with the tale of Jack and Rose of movie fame.) Playful Theatre Productions will win your heart with compelling characters and moving personal stories, but the uniqueness of TITANIC is that the central character in the drama is the great ship herself. You won't want to miss - the boat on this one!


Amit Cowshish retired from the Indian Defence Accounts Service in 2012 after serving for thirty five years in various capacities in the Defence Accounts Department. He served on deputation with the Ministry of Defence first as Under Secretary and later as Additional Financial Advisor & Joint Secretary and Financial Advisor (Acquisition) & Additional Secretary. He also served as Commissioner for Departmental Inquiries on deputation with the Central Vigilance Commission.
He has wide experience in the field of financial management in defence. While serving on deputation with the Ministry of Defence, he handled Defence Planning, budget and procurements. He was associated with drafting of the Defence Procurement Manual 2009 and its 2010 supplement. He was also associated with review of financial powers delegated to the services. He was member secretary of the Defence Expenditure Review Committee (2009).
He attended the Advanced Professional Programme in Public Administration at the Indian Institute of Public Administration and the National Security and Strategic Course at the National Defence College, New Delhi.
He did is M.A. and M. Phil in Political Science from Jawaharlal Nehru University and LL B from Delhi University. He holds a Post-graduate diploma in Alternative Dispute Resolution from the Indian Law Institute, New Delhi. He also holds pre-degree diplomas in Russian and Persian Languages from Jawaharlal Nehru University and a diploma in Urdu Language from National Council for Promotion of Urdu Language.
Shortage of funds even to service the committed liabilities raises questions about the financial affordability of the defence modernisation programme and viability of the push for 'Make-in-India' in defence.
It is important to pay greater attention to the system of costing followed by the MoD given that costing errors could result in the sanctioning of an unaffordable procurement programme, contract being awarded at a higher price, cost and time overruns, and default on contractual commitments.
The Cell will remain hamstrung if its powers are not clearly defined, especially in regard to securing budgetary support which is to be provided by the Director General of Quality Assurance.
Objectives and resources have to be in sync with each other and if adequate resources cannot be provided objectives have to be suitably recalibrated and alternative ways found to achieve them.


Shenzhen is ready for the next step!
Urban transformation in Shenzhen and the Netherlands.
Come join us at Pakhuis de Zwijger Monday the 19th of February, 20:00.
Jann de Waal (Topsectors Creative Industry).
The evening will me moderated by Michiel Hulshof, a journalist with intimate knowledge of China.