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Freeland to head back to Washington for high-level NAFTA negotiations
By Andy Blatchford — Sep 10 2018
OTTAWA — Canada and the United States will restart high-level talks Tuesday on the North American Free Trade Agreement as Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland returns to Washington in hope of making progress on stubborn differences.
Freeland and her counterpart, U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer, left the bargaining table Friday without a deal following two weeks of what she has described as intense, but productive, negotiations.
The trip to Washington is expected to be short. Freeland is scheduled to attend the Liberals' caucus retreat Wednesday in Saskatoon and it's unclear whether she will return to the U.S. capital late in the week.
Ottawa and Washington are trying to reach an agreement that could be submitted to the U.S. Congress by month's end. A deal would see Canada join a preliminary trade agreement the Trump administration struck last month with Mexico.
The two sides have so far been unable to break an impasse over, among other issues, U.S. access to the Canadian dairy market, a cultural exemption for Canada and the Chapter 19 dispute resolution mechanism.
A Canadian source with knowledge of the NAFTA discussions said an agreement is within reach — but they stressed that getting there will require flexibility from all sides. The official spoke on condition of anonymity due to the sensitivity of the negotiations.
The renegotiation of the 24-year-old NAFTA, which also includes Mexico and is integral to the continent's economy, has dragged on for 13 months.
With so much uncertainty, Freeland and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau have regularly been dogged by questions about the fate of NAFTA.
On Monday, Trudeau provided little information when asked by prominent U.S. journalist Katie Couric for an update on the negotiations during an on-stage interview.
"What's the latest with NAFTA?" Couric asked Trudeau during the Women in the World Canada summit in Toronto.
The audience laughed and so did the prime minister, who wiped his forehead. Couric continued: "I'm trying to make a little news here people."
Trudeau replied, "Sorry to disappoint, but we continue to work hard and we are positively optimistic that we can get a win-win-win for all three countries."
Freeland also appeared at the women's summit Monday, while Lighthizer was overseas to meet with European Union Trade Commissioner Cecilia Malmstrom.
Even with the top players away from the table, negotiators have continued their efforts to find common ground on a NAFTA 2.0.
After emerging from her meeting with Lighthizer on Friday, Freeland said the negotiations had entered a "very intense" phase, during which officials have been meeting "24-7." Freeland said she would meet with Lighthizer when negotiators found issues that needed to be elevated to the ministerial level.
She has declined to discuss specifics about the talks, noting she and Lighthizer have agreed to refrain from negotiating in public.
Trudeau has said Canada could be willing to be flexible on dairy. But Larry Kudlow, the director of U.S. President Donald Trump's National Economic Council, suggested Friday that Canada isn't offering enough.
Trump added a layer of urgency to the negotiations late last month after announcing his deal with Mexico. His announcement came with an ultimatum for Canada — join the U.S.-Mexico pact or suffer the consequences of punishing American tariffs on the auto sector.
He also warned that the U.S. and Mexico would move forward bilaterally without Canada.
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Andy Blatchford, The Canadian Press


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declare(strict_types=1);

namespace App\Nova\Metrics;

use App\Models\DuesTransaction;
use Illuminate\Database\Query\JoinClause;
use Laravel\Nova\Http\Requests\NovaRequest;
use Laravel\Nova\Metrics\Trend;
use Laravel\Nova\Metrics\TrendResult;

class MembersByFiscalYear extends Trend
{
    /**
     * Calculate the value of the metric.
     */
    public function calculate(NovaRequest $request): TrendResult
    {
        return (new TrendResult())
        ->trend(
            DuesTransaction::selectRaw(
                'ending_year, count(distinct user_id) as member_count'
            )
            ->leftJoin('payments', static function (JoinClause $join): void {
                $join->on('dues_transactions.id', '=', 'payable_id')
                     ->where('payments.amount', '>', 0)
                     ->where('payments.payable_type', DuesTransaction::getMorphClassStatic())
                     ->whereNull('payments.deleted_at');
            })
            ->leftJoin(
                'dues_packages',
                'dues_transactions.dues_package_id',
                '=',
                'dues_packages.id'
            )
            ->leftJoin(
                'fiscal_years',
                'dues_packages.fiscal_year_id',
                '=',
                'fiscal_years.id'
            )
            ->whereNotNull('payments.id')
            ->groupBy('ending_year')
            ->orderBy('ending_year')
            ->get()
            ->mapWithKeys(
                static fn (object $record): array => [$record->ending_year => $record->member_count]
            )
            ->toArray()
        )
        ->showLatestValue();
    }

    /**
     * Get the URI key for the metric.
     *
     * @return string
     */
    public function uriKey()
    {
        return 'members-by-fiscal-year';
    }
}

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The Sons of Utah Pioneers and Daughters of Utah Pioneers have erected many monuments throughout the west commemorating historic moments. The following is a detail of the monuments.

References

Buildings and structures in San Diego County, California
Buildings and structures in San Bernardino County, California
Buildings and structures in El Dorado County, California
Buildings and structures in Mohave County, Arizona
Buildings and structures in Apache County, Arizona
Buildings and structures in Coconino County, Arizona
Buildings and structures in Maricopa County, Arizona
Buildings and structures in Graham County, Arizona
Buildings and structures in Pinal County, Arizona
Buildings and structures in Fresno County, California

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I already have anti-virus protection, why should I run QuickScan?
With the rapid and changing landscape of malware, it may happen that on occasion, virus protection software is not able to detect all types of malware. BitDefender differs in that it is designed to conduct quick, on-the-fly scans that provide a second opinion as to whether your computer is infected or not.
The QuickScan has identified a security risk. How do I remove it?
To keep the QuickScan as fast as possible, BitDefender Quickscan does not have any cleaning or quarantine capabilities. If it detects a threat or virus, you then need to conduct a full system scan using your own antivirus software to remove the security risk.
Is System Check supported on mobile?
System check is not supported on the mobile platform and is only available when accessed through PCs.
The results are advising me to update my web browser. How do I do this?
Please visit www.microsoft.com to locate the latest version of Internet Explorer.
Or visit www.mozilla.com to locate the appropriate updates.
Please visit support.google.com to find instructions on updating you browser.
My browser is not listed here. What do I do?
If you do not see your browser listed, please visit their official website or search the web for instructions on how to update your browser.
Will I have to update my web browser again in the future?
Yes, web browsers are regularly updated to improve performance, remove security vulnerabilities and provide feature enhancements. It is recommended when prompted you regularly update your web browser to the latest version.
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Updating your operating system on a regular basis is the first line of defence in keeping your computer secure. Updates help prevent data loss, viruses and other potential risks.
Check your software vendor's website on a regular basis for security upgrades, or make use of the automated patching features on offer.
We recommend all Internet Banking users install up to date security software on their PC.
How do I update my operating system?
Microsoft Windows and Apple MAC Operating System are the most common operating systems. See these instructions on how to update operating systems.
Why is BankSA Internet Banking not optimised for all browsers?
Mainstream browsers and operating systems accommodate a majority of our customer base and as a result, Westpac and Business Online have been optimised for these to ensure highest level of security and best online experience.
The results are advising me to adjust my screen resolution? How do I do this?
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I have a sight impairment; must I follow the recommended resolution to use Online Banking?
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Please note: If you decide to adjust your settings to access Internet Banking, you should note down your settings prior to the change. That way, if you decide to 'not accept cookies' in the future, you will be able to change your browser back to the original settings.


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Q: System too busy for magic SysRq Sometimes (perhaps once a month) my system stops responding so bad that it won't react to magic SysRq combinations (which are allowed and do work properly at all other times). I'm quite sure this is due to a resource starvation rather than due to a deadlock, because this happens progressively and the signs are the same every time:

*

*some demanding process takes up 100% CPU and starts allocating large amounts of memory (this is intentional: typically a calculation of some sort),

*memory allocation goes out of hand (I have a widget to watch resource usage in the toolbar),

*process switches become laggy, I can't issue the command to cancel the task fast enough,

*mouse stops moving and keyboard input does not go through,

*if any music was playing, it goes into a ~3-second loop and then stops.

In several hopeless seconds, everything is completely frozen. This is when every guide tells you to use SysRq, but that does not react either. Allow me to say again, I am absolutely sure I am using the right key combination for the machine and under any other condition I could to S+U+B, or launch the OOM killer, or anything else, but after the first two steps happen my system seems to be beyond the point of no return.
Surely enough, the keyboard will still send interrupts to the processor, so the fault is on the kernel's side for not processing them with enough priority (I would expect absolute priority over everything else and unconditional immediate execution of these requests). Is it somehow possible to request reserving some minimal resources in the kernel, in terms of guaranteed CPU time and memory, so that my SysRqs always go through?
I'm currently running 5.8.5 kernel in an Arch Linux distribution, if this makes any difference. I have a feeling that the swapping mechanism may be involved, but haven't been able to diagnose this hypothesis properly. I have 12GB of RAM + 4GB swap.
Edit: I'm not interested in workarounds like identifying the offending process(es) and limiting its resources in advance. I'm leaving that for the last resort.

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Welcome to Adventureland
By Jenny Willden on	 February 7, 2012 Specials
Utah's Push for Outdoor Industry Dominance
Photo Credits: courtesy of 4FRNT Skis
By Sean Zimmerman-Wall
In 2002, Salt Lake City held the world captive by hosting the Olympic Winter Games. The rapid injection of billions of dollars for infrastructure and venue construction sent Utah into a whirlwind of development as we prepared a global stage. Before long, our humble state began receiving more recognition for its natural and urban characteristics. This transition made dozens of outdoor companies realize Utah was an extremely underrated market. Since that faithful February 10 years ago, a stampede of organizations (new and old) has descended on this once-remote desert outpost.
With Utah's outdoor tourism industry contributing nearly six billion dollars annually to the state's economy, it's no wonder so many companies have decided to set up shop here. The perfect blend of unique terrain and a variable climate make Utah ideal testing grounds for any piece of gear. Every season holds an opportunity to test products and tweak designs, yielding some of the most respected tools of the trade(s). Combine that with the logistical simplicity of being located along three major interstate corridors and having an international airport; it's a business developer's dream scenario.
4FRNT Skis (4frnt.com), a company out of California, decided to make the move to Salt Lake in 2005 after realizing the potential for growth. The rider-owned company started as a small contingent of all-mountain and park skiers who believed in the value of athlete-inspired products.
"The great thing about our company, is that the skis reflect the rider's style and they play an intricate part in the design process," said 4FRNT owner Matt Sterbenz. Incorporating this mentality into everything they create, the company has exploded on the scene and attracted a wide array of new and influential athletes.
Calling Utah home has also allowed them to develop their own in-house prototype facility dubbed the "White-Room." In a dedicated corner of their warehouse in South Salt Lake, Sterbenz and his band of innovators press and finish skis. Then they go out and shred the Wasatch, which is conveniently located out their front door. It's impressive to watch them work out the details of each design and see the process go from drawing board to production.
Attracting companies like 4FRNT to Utah is becoming easier due to a variety of factors:
As mentioned before, the ability to test gear across 2.3 trillion square feet of land is a huge motivator.
According to edcutah.org, the low cost of doing business in Utah, 10% lower than the national average, helps keep operating costs low.
In 2010, Utah beat out Virginia as Forbes Magazine's "Best State for Business."
Industry awards continue to add to Utah's stellar reputation and attract more investment, which means greater tax revenue and economic stimulus.
Industry titans Black Diamond Equipment (blackdiamondequipment.com) and Petzl (petzl.com) have called Utah home for many years, and although they each command respect on an international level, both companies keep their North American headquarters in Utah. In a statement made to the Economic Development Corporation of Utah, Black Diamond CEO Peter Metcalf said, "Our future is immensely bright, immensely exciting, and without question a significant portion of our success is because we chose one of the best, if not the very best, place in the United States to set up our global headquarters."
The decision for Black Diamond to relocate from California to Utah was marked by the desire to continue pushing the performance of their brand and maintaining the highest caliber of research and development. Their complex of buildings in Holladay is reminiscent of a tiny alpine commune and the corporate culture is something to be admired.
Every employee is encouraged to take time to enjoy the outdoors and revel in the spirit of nature. Cultivating this kind of philosophy at their company, Black Diamond has created a one-of-a-kind atmosphere that promotes individualism, and in turn, financial success.
Petzl America is one of the world's leading innovators in climbing and work-at-height equipment. Their offices in Clearfield, Utah represent that innovation and their facilities include a state-of-the-art climbing wall for product testing and employee recreation. The company also encourages the staff to bring their dogs to work in an effort to keep morale high. Petzl was also rated by Outside Magazine as one of the "Best Companies to Work For" in 2008. The creation of jobs from the influx of companies moving to Utah, or expanding their current operations, has boosted the local economy and made legislators very happy. Since 2007, major players like Scott USA, Rossignol, Amer Sports, Quality Bicycle Products (QBP) and Specialized Bicycle Components have constructed new facilities and employed many hard-working Utahans. In the cases of Amer Sports and QPB, they have hired 300 and 100 employees respectively, and QBP injected more than five million dollars in capital towards its Ogden warehouse. The addition of more storage and office space by these companies is an example of the confidence in the Utah economy and the overall climate of continued development.
Finding creative ways to present the benefits of doing business in Utah has kept the Convention and Visitors Bureau and the Chamber of Commerce very busy. For example, Salt Lake City has hosted The Outdoor Industry Association's Outdoor Retailer Show (outdoorretailer.com) every year since the mid 1990s. This has allowed Utah to maintain a stronghold on attracting the leading companies to this over-the-top trade expo. The biannual event, summer and winter markets, plays a vital role in bringing new and established organizations from across the globe to the Salt Palace Convention Center for a week of hobnobbing and product demonstrations. The OR Show has gotten so large that they've outgrown this conference space for the summer show and expanded to a virtual tent city in the adjoining parking lot. Attending is truly a scene, and it's encouraging to see the innovation and how aggressively the industry is growing.
Amongst the ever-expanding list of outdoor companies in Utah are several that have been here since birth. Kuhl Clothing (kuhl.com), a company born out of a deep admiration and respect for the mountains, began in the early 1980s under the moniker Alfwear. During the early days, the company specialized in making ski hats. The founders of the company, including legendary climber Conrad Anker, eventually shifted gears and set out on different paths. Remaining founder, Kevin Boyle, believed in the spirit of the brand and decided to start making clothing that embodied their initial focus. Renaming the company Kuhl, Boyle designed and manufactured clothing for mountain lifestyles. Nearly 30 years later, Kuhl has broadcast its message of sustainable fabrics and innovative styling across the globe.
Another homegrown organization that has gained global attention is SkullCandy (skullcandy.com). This Park City-based company has dominated the personal headphone market and garners a cult following. Seen the world over in the ears of athletes and celebrities, SkullCandy is the quintessential combination of art and sound. Its premiere product was introduced as the LINK, which integrated mobile phones and music devices. Consumers have rapidly adopted the brand and made it the third best selling headphone in the United States, a phenomenal achievement for a company less than 10 years old.
As we celebrate the 10th anniversary of the 2002 Salt Lake Winter Games, it's exciting to imagine what the next decade will bring. Investment continues to flow into the state and new outdoor-centered companies are emerging every year. The recognition and status these corporations bring to Utah keep our local economy strong and vibrant as we move into a new realm of doing business.
Sean understands the value of a cold beer after an epic day of adventuring, as well as good friends to share the experience with. When not ski patrolling at the Bird, you can find him on the golf course enjoying a game with his grandfather.
Jenny Willden
Jenny Willden is the Managing Editor of Outdoor Sports Guide and a self-proclaimed gear and grammar nut. She's a member of the North American Travel Journalists Association and the Adventure Travel Trade Association. A lover of adventure and travel, she's happiest when riding horses or snowboarding in Utah's mountains. Follow Jenny's exploits on Twitter @jennywillden or Instagram @jlwillden.
Utah Brews for Summer Adventures
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On Episode 34 and Episode 35 of the #AmWriting podcast, Jessica Lahey and I talked writerly goals: specifically, what makes a good goal, and how to set some in honor of this traditionally goal-setting time of the year. We had so much fun, and came up with so much good stuff, that I created a mini ebook. Download it here: Write Your Book ebook. If you'd refer a Kindle-style download that works in any ebook reader, click here.


I think we can agree that this is what you need in your life.
Although it's over four years old, my Amazing Low Carb Brownies recipe is still one of Foodie Fiasco's most popular recipes.
Since I was basically stuck with a bunch of Nutella from last week's adventures (I know, poor me), I decided that it was nothing less than my civic chefly duty to trick out my original brownies with a bunch of Nutella.
And yet it tastes even better than it sounds.
I know what you're thinking… this can't possibly be healthy!!
I mean LOOK at this. This has to be hyperglycemic shock on a plate?!
Wrong! Thankfully. Somehow these brownies manage to be only 67 calories and 2g net carbs each, with 5g protein!
That's for 1/12th of the pan, by the way. Not the 1/16th of the pan the infamous Ghirardelli tries to sell you for 200 calories and who even knows what additives.
While we're at it, let's bring some (healthy) ice cream to the party. Because that's never the wrong answer.
I'll keep this short and sweet (as opposed to tall dark and handsome like these brownies are), because you're probably here more for the brownies than my commentary, as charming and witty (and modest) as it may be.
Also, as always, you can click on the handy "jump to recipe" button on the top right of each post if you want to skip the talking and get right to the eating. No worries, we'll still be friends.
Using my original brownie recipe as a framework, I subbed applesauce with Nutella and (because that obviously was not enough) added additional Nutella to be swirled into the batter right before baking. Feel free to send me roses. But I accept virtual hugs as well.
If the original recipe was the director of a groundbreaking play that indelibly improved the course of low carb brownie kind forever, then this Nutella version is the star, nothing short of a dazzling larger-than-life personality that steals the show every time.
Mix erythritol, almond meal, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Add in egg whites or egg replacer mixture, ¼ cup Nutella, and vanilla extract and stir until completely combined, which may take a few minutes. Make sure there are no pockets of cocoa powder. Pour batter into a greased or foil lined 8X8 pan. Drop the remaining ¼ cup of Nutella in spoonfuls into the batter and swirl with a knife. Bake in the oven at 350°F for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
GIIIIRL ! YOU NEED YOUR OWN COOKING SHOW ON TV ! LOL wish I knew somebody to bribe ! Cant wait to try this recipe ! THANKS !
Kelly, Just found your amazing site today and have been pinning recipes to try. This recipe does not but a few I've pinned do, so question is what brand/type of protein powder do you use? Thank you for some ingenious ideas.
Thank you for your kindness, Lisa, and welcome aboard! I usually use Quest protein powder, but for a vegan option, I like SunWarrior. Hope that helps!


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https://warriorswire.usatoday.com/2019/09/14/shaun-livingston-retirement-official-golden-state-warriors-statement-bob-myers/
Myers: Shaun Livingston made a mark with his 'class, grace and professionalism'
Golden State Warriors president of basketball operations and general manager Bob Myers issued a glowing statement about Shaun Livingston's contributions to the organization after Livingston announced his retirement on Friday.
Livingston helped the Warriors to five consecutive NBA Finals appearances and three championships.
According to Myers, Livingston's contributions to the Warriors franchise were even bigger than the sharp court vision, dogged defense and quickness to the rim that fans got to witness:
What he accomplished after suffering so many trials and tribulations early in his career is a true testament to who he is as a person, which has always been characterized by tremendous class, grace and professionalism. He represents everything that you'd want in a professional athlete and, most importantly, in a human being.
Bob Myers statement on Shaun Livingston: pic.twitter.com/joK1MYz3He
— Warriors PR (@WarriorsPR) September 13, 2019
In the wake of Livingston's announcement, Warriors superstar Stephen Curry shared sentiments on his personal Instagram but also praised him in the team's public thank-you letter for the example he set for younger players.
Of Livingston's patience, Curry said:
And patience that it took to [overcome a potentially career-ending injury to win three titles]: I'm sure his story speaks volumes to guys that are trying to find their way in the league, to know that if you're patient and just grind, hopefully it'll work out.
The 34-year-old husband and father from Peoria, Illinois, seems to be embracing the time with his family, as well as the opportunity to "raise a glass" on a memorable career. But fans should expect his eventual reentry into public life.
Livingston is open to coaching or assuming a front office position at some point:
I've thought about possibly being in the front office, being on the management side of things, like a GM one day. I could also work as a coach down the line — way down the line.
But I definitely want to stick around the game. The NBA is kinda where I've grown up… it's done a lot for me, and I feel like I have so much more to give.
Whether the next chapter of his professional life returns him to Golden State is yet to be seen. But if Warriors coach Steve Kerr has his way, Livingston would return to the franchise and perhaps follow in the footsteps of Al Attles.
Steph Curry sends love and best wishes to 'ultimate Warrior' Shaun Livingston
Shaun Livingston retires from the NBA after 15 seasons
Chase Center practice court to be named in HOFer Al Attles' honor
If Steve Kerr has his way, Shaun Livingston will return to the Warriors ... possibly in a suit


This set of four etchings may refer to ancient bas-reliefs Fragonard saw while visiting Rome with an important antiquarian, the Abbé de Saint Non (see 1926.453, .454, and .456). The size of the paired oval and rectangular reliefs—one or more of which might derive from ancient engraved cameos instead of large-scale sculptures—remains ambiguous, although hidden objects in the surrounding foliage suggest a large scale. Regardless of their source, the popularity of Fragonard's printed reliefs reflected the taste for Neoclassicism in France at this time.


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Barry Strugatz is an American film director and screenwriter.

Personal life
Growing up in New York, Strugatz had an early taste for film, and began working on Hair as a production assistant in 1978. From there he continued writing several projects, including some with his writing partner Mark R. Burns, with whom he wrote his breakout hit Married to the Mob and She-Devil. Strugatz, a lifetime Brooklynite, currently still resides there with his wife and kids.

Career
Strugatz got his start as a production assistant and location scout, working under the auspices of directors Miloš Forman (Hair) and Woody Allen (The Purple Rose of Cairo). He wrote the screenplay to 1988's Married to the Mob, directed by a pre-Silence of the Lambs Jonathan Demme, but 1989's She Devil endured a critical and commercial roasting.  He spent the next decade writing for the likes of Bette Midler and Joe Pesci. He finally turned to directing in 2000 with a short film, The Transformation.

Married to the Mob
Married to the Mob is a 1988 American comedy film directed by Jonathan Demme, starring Michelle Pfeiffer and Matthew Modine.

Michelle Pfeiffer, in something of a departure from her previous roles, gave an acclaimed lead performance as a gangster's widow from Brooklyn, opposite Matthew Modine as the undercover FBI agent assigned the task of investigating her mafia connections.

As a slippery mob boss romantically pursuing Angela, Dean Stockwell was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor.  It currently holds a 91% Fresh Rating on Rotten Tomatoes

She-Devil
She-Devil is a 1989 American film starring Meryl Streep and Roseanne Barr. It was directed by Susan Seidelman, and is the second adaptation of the novel The Life and Loves of a She-Devil, by British writer Fay Weldon, after a BBC TV adaptation was first broadcast in 1986. For her role, Streep was nominated for the "Best Actress for a Musical or Comedy" Golden Globe in 1990.

The Transformation (Short)
Award-winning short film starring Paul Lazar as a hopeless mailroom employee.  He's a shy, misunderstood adult who is taken advantage of by co-workers, bosses, bullies, and even his own father.  It's not until he has a life-changing moment watching a Steve McQueen movie that he finds his inner stud.  From this moment on, he takes on the tough guy persona and learns how to not only stand up for himself, but also get the girl.  Written and Directed by Barry Strugatz.

From Other Worlds
From Other Worlds is a sci-fi comedy about a depressed Brooklyn housewife who sleepwalks through her life until she encounters an alien force in her backyard. With the help of a fellow contactee, an African immigrant, she is determined to solve the mystery of her otherworldly experiences. Along the way, she finds romance, saves the planet and finds new meaning in her life.

Academy Award Nominee Melissa Leo played a supporting role.

Filmography

References

External links

 FLIFF 2004 Q&A: BARRY STRUGATZ

Living people
People from Brooklyn
Film directors from New York City
Screenwriters from New York (state)
Year of birth missing (living people)


What's your favourite canine breed? On this video, Petco Introduces the Poodle canine breed. Poodles are available three sizes: Customary Poodles, Miniature Poodles and Toy Poodles. Some individuals do not know that regardless of their meticulous grooming, Poodles are very good and athletic canines. Poodles are additionally common as a result of they're stated to have hypoallergenic coats, making them an incredible selection for these with allergic reactions. Do you assume the Poodle is the fitting canine breed for you? Tell us within the feedback beneath!


Official business made me travel to Belize City. Yeah, everyone tells me it's more dangerous, but I have to see for myself.
I discovered that I can use Google Maps on my phone. Type in the route while still connected through WiFi and off you go. Now I will only pass the same building twice before I realise I drive in circles ..haha..
My Facebook friends recommended Villa Boscardi. It's really nice and clean! I have the green room 🙂 WiFi is great! The bed is massive! And the aircon … wonderful cool air!
Of course, I can't sit still for long. So I took a stroll down the road.
Excuse the lousy quality. I only had my phone with me.
You can still see the damage hurricane Earl made 2 weeks ago.
Shopping in Belize City is great! In San Ignacio I only found these small shops to buy groceries. No way that you can buy what you need – you buy what you get!
They even have shopping trolleys!
.. and here I thought shopping in Belize would be a problem ..haha..
After the shopping spree I decided to take a drive around town before it gets too late. Okay, now Belize City definitely reminds me of South Africa! I have seen a lot in my days, but this sight made me stop and take out the camera. I uploaded the picture in it's original size, so that you can zoom in.
Have you ever seen a main road going through a cemetery ??? There are even graves in the green that divides the lanes !!!
I think that's enough for today. 2 nights in Belize City should be enough to tick that town off my list.
The last few days I've been driving around in my pretty little car. I drove up to Spanish Lookout, Belize's largest Mennonite community. Again, this is completely different to what I have seen in Belize so far. Wide open spaces – farmland.
The Mennonite women are dressed traditionally in cotton frocks and head scarves. The men wear straw hats, white shirts, suspenders and dark pants. Occasionally you come across the horse-drawn buggies. Looking at the people you would never expect such a booming infrastructure in Spanish Lookout. The buildings are massive and modern.
It is really beautiful up there. Unfortunately the day was very overcast, but I can imagine that the view must be breathtaking on a clear day.
Crossing the Belize River – you can see the pillars of a bridge that never got built.
Wood carvings offered on the side of the road.
BTW, road signs are mostly non existent. That proofs to be a problem if you have no sense of direction – like me 🙂 Needless to say that after I passed the same building for the third time, I realised that I am driving around in circles.
On my way back, I stopped in the twin town of San Ignacio – Saint Elena, to grab a coke. And of course, disaster strikes: The car does not start. Not a light or any sign of battery life. Luckily I had the number of my new best friend, Lisa, stored in my phone. Lisa immediately came to the rescue – with leads to jump start the car. Turned out that the connectors to the battery came loose while driving on the sand road.
Once P.F. (short for Pathfinder) was rattling again, I followed Lisa to her new house. It is STUNNING! So stunning that I forgot to take a picture. But I am sure this wasn't the last time I visited Lisa. She has 3 lovely boys – 2 of them are the same age as my youngest. They will have a great time playing together in the future!
My 4th day in San Ignacio – When I walk through the streets, the shop owners greet me and ask what I am up to right now.
Everyday I try a new place to eat – except for breakfast! Pops is my favorite place for coffee and toast.
And as of today I do not feel like a tourist any longer 🙂 I have a CAR !!! A Nissan Pathfinder – and I think I struck a bargain.
"Clever me" then asked the old owner to come along while I fill up the car. Every country is different, and I hate it when I look dumb at the gas station. No self-service in Belize. You just stay comfortable in your car and everything is taken care of. I like that ! In Germany your hands stink like petrol after filling up.
And now I am planning the next couple of days. Tomorrow I will be checking out San Ignacio's twin town, Santa Elena, Bullet Tree and the Spanish Lookout.
The following day I will head down to the coast: Belize City and then down to Placencia. I can't wait to share the photos with you!
After many months of planning I have finally arrived in Belize. My first stop is in San Ignacio – it's a very central location from which I can explore the entire country.
Coming from Germany you first need to get used to the building style. The houses are very colorful. Blue, green, red, orange, and yellow – just like a rainbow – and all of them could use a new coat of paint. The infrastructure reminds me a lot of South Africa. Electricity and phone wires are above ground on wooden poles. The ground floor of every house holds some kind of a business – a small convenient store, a restaurant, a bar, clothing, furniture or appliances. The owners sit in front of their shops.
I arrived rather late in the day and was tired and hungry. The 8 hour time difference didn't help much either. Right after unpacking my luggage, I collapsed into bed at 6pm. Doubts were creeping in: Did I make a mistake? Is this really where I want to live with my family?
The kids insist that I check out the beaches, before deciding on our next home. I gave myself 4 weeks to learn as much as possible about the country. If it was just me and my husband, the choice would be easy. Bringing 3 kids and grandma along does make it a bit more difficult. The schools are very important. As a parent you have a responsibility towards the kids and I intend to structure our lives around their education. They are only part of your life for a short time, before leaving the nest.


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Poggio Ballone è un massiccio collinare della Toscana meridionale, che si innalza in prossimità della fascia costiera centro-settentrionale della Maremma grossetana.

Il gruppo collinare, che costituisce l'appendice sud-occidentale delle Colline Metallifere, separa la piana del fiume Pecora (che si apre verso il Golfo di Follonica) dalla pianura grossetana che viene solcata dai corsi d'acqua Bruna e Ombrone.

Il massiccio collinare di Poggio Ballone, che interessa i comuni di Castiglione della Pescaia, Gavorrano e Scarlino, raggiunge la quota massima di 631 metri s.l.m. sull'omonima vetta a sud-ovest di Tirli, attorno alla quale si elevano varie propaggini collinari da cui originano brevi corsi d'acqua a carattere torrentizio, tra i quali il principale è il fiume Alma che sfocia sul tratto costiero pianeggiante a sud del promontorio della Torre Civette.

La sponda occidentale e parte di quella meridionale del massiccio collinare digradano verso il mare con una serie di promontori che, da sud
ovest verso sud-est sono le Bandite di Scarlino (213 metri s.l.m. presso il Poggio La Guardia), il Promontorio di Punta Ala (350 metri s.l.m. presso il Poggio Peroni), oltre a Poggio Petriccio (337 metri s.l.m.), sulle cui ultime propaggini in prossimità della costa sorge il borgo medievale di Castiglione della Pescaia.

La sponda settentrionale, quella orientale e parte di quella meridionale digradano verso la pianura maremmana. Le propaggini settentrionali, da sud-ovest a nord-est, sono costituite dal Poggio Scodella (355 metri s.l.m.), dal Monte d'Alma (559 metri s.l.m.) sulle cui propaggini nord-occidentali sorge il borgo di Scarlino e dal Monte Calvo (468 metri s.l.m.) sulle cui propaggini settentrionali sorge il centro di Gavorrano mentre sulle propaggini sud-orientali sorgono le frazioni di Ravi e Caldana. La sponda orientale del massiccio collinare di Poggio Ballone è costituita, da nord a sud, dal Poggio di Vetulonia (335 metri s.l.m.), ove sorge il centro di Vetulonia con la vicina area archeologica, e dal Poggio Bruno (369 metri s.l.m.), sulle cui pendici nord-orientali sorge il centro di Buriano mentre a sud digrada verso la pianura presso la Fattoria della Badiola.

Al centro del gruppo collinare, oltre alla più elevata vetta di Poggio Ballone (631 metri s.l.m.), sulla quale sorge il centro radar di Poggio Ballone dell'Aeronautica Militare per il controllo del traffico aereo sull'intero Mar Tirreno, vanno segnalati anche Poggio Spada (540 metri s.l.m.) e Poggio Serra Alta (547 metri s.l.m.) che si elevano a est di Tirli.

Voci correlate
Castiglione della Pescaia
Buriano (Castiglione della Pescaia)
Vetulonia
Tirli
Scarlino
Gavorrano
Caldana
Ravi
Bandite di Scarlino
Promontorio di Punta Ala

Colline della provincia di Grosseto


The first OpenRISC project conference - ORCONF 2012.
This is a conference which aims to bring together those involved with open source embedded systems development, from the transistor level up to Linux userspace and beyond. It is intended that the meeting would be useful for both developers and users of the platform to attend.
The event will run over Saturday, October 13 and Sunday, October 14.
The venue will be open from 11:00 on Saturday, with a light lunch available from 11:30 and presentations starting at 12:00.
Some drinks and snacks will be provided at the venue by the sponsors on the day.
It is planned that the event will be run over Saturday and Sunday, with the bulk of the presentations on the Saturday.
The day will formally begin at about midday, with a light lunch being provided from 11:30AM to encourage people to come along a little early.
There will be a brief welcome and introduction of the sponsors before we begin presentations.
Below is the running order of the day, estimated durations and times sessions are expected to start. There is slack in the schedule to allow for questions following presentations, and breaks.
For those that like their nostalgia in large doses can find a YouTube playlist of all videos.
Proposed dates are lunchtime Saturday 13 October through afternoon Sunday 14 October. This will allow people to fly in on the Saturday morning and out on the Sunday evening.
English menu for the restaurant here.
The following are proposals for presentations or discussions for the meeting.
A presentation of the new OR1k CPU implementation, demo it running and give an idea of its features, its implementation/verification approach, and its synthesis characteristics. I would invite Stefan Kristiansson to talk about about his portion of the design.
A discussion session to go over the proposed OR1K architecture amendments as detailed on the OR1K wiki Architecture_Specification#Proposed_changes.
A presentation/discussion session to go over the progress on the OR2K project.
The OpenRISC project has grown to the stage where it needs better project management processes. Up until recently there was generally only one active developer for each component, who could be left to do their own thing. Now we have to co-ordinate multiple developers, with different agendas and different views on how processes should be managed.
Process for review, approval and commit of changes. How do we choose lead developers/maintainers/approvers? When should we start a new version, and how?
Structure of the project. Should ORPSoC be a separate project to OpenRISC (like minsoc)? Should the tools be a separate project as well? Should we have a project manager and if so how should he/she be chosen?
Choice of version control system. Do we leave it to the lead developer to choose/change or do we establish a project-wide policy.
Where should repositories live. Should they always be on OpenCores.org or always on openrisc.net or on the lead developer's GitHub/SorceForge account?
Mailing lists and IRC. In addition to the OpenCores forum, we have two OpenRISC mailing lists, one run by opencores.org, one by openrisc.net. Last year's meeting achieved a concensus that for the time being all contributions would be cross-posted, pending the merging of the two lists (which was agreed to by both list owners). The lists have not been merged and the concensus is now breaking down, making entry for new participants very difficult. We also have two IRC channels on Freenode (#opencores and #openrisc) which both discuss the same subjects, but with a not completely overlapping set of contributors. How do we move forward?
When I look at the list above, it is clear that the questions are being asked in a vacuum. So I think we need an initial discussion on the question of "What is the primary purpose of OpenCores and OpenRISC?"
These are difficult issues, but we cannot miss the opportunity to discuss them. It will be important to keep the discussion structured (hence my list above) and well chaired (to ensure all points of view are heard). Where concensus is reached, that can be used as an agreed process going forward. However the whole discussion should be documented, so where there is not agreement, we have a starting point for the future.
A number of contributors have been working on a port of LLVM for OpenRISC. This is an update on progress.
Experimental support for dynamic linking is being added to the Linux toolchain. This is an update on progress.
A number of problems has been identified with the current version of ORPSoC. ORPSoCv3 aims to fix this by having a more modular structure, reducing complexity for common operations and taking better advantage of the other components in the OpenRISC ecosystem.
Sven-Åke Andersson will do a presentation talking about his OpenRISC introduction blog series he recently did on rte.se.
The eCos port for OpenRISC has recently had a makeover, and will be presented. The session will consist of explanations of the OS, how it works, details of the OpenRISC port and a demonstration of the software running on OpenRISC hardware.
ORConf is organized by the FOSSi Foundation's conference commitee.
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In response to questions and comments regarding the announcement yesterday that Formula 1 Racing is coming to Central Texas, Senator Kirk Watson is releasing the following fact sheet about Senate Bill 1515, the bill he carried during the last legislative session, and what it requires with regard to incentives for Formula 1. Those wishing to read the bill should go here.
• Requires either the city or county to endorse any project eligible for incentives, either directly or through a non-profit organization that the local government(s) designates. This is tool for local governments, not sporting events. The law requires application from local officials before incentives are granted.
• Went through the standard legislative process – hearings in both chambers, open floor votes, etc. It was the subject of scrutiny and input at the time.
• Concerned only the general policy question of whether Texas should treat events like Formula 1 racing the way it treats events like the Super Bowl. It is entirely independent of any particular project – the legislation covers all of Texas, while the F1 project now under consideration is specific to this region.
• Ensures that this is a performance-based program. The bill specifies that F1 will qualify only for the state incentives equal to an amount that the event is projected to put back into the state's coffers though increased tax receipts. Ideally, these projects would prove to be a net win for Texas and the budget – but they legally cannot be any worse than a break-even proposition for the budget. And there may be (and it would be expected that there are) economic development benefits beyond the budget.
• States that the money appropriated to the Major Events Trust Fund is not a recurring obligation. The $25 million that's been discussed in connection with F1 was a one-time commitment to put money into a revolving fund that will make this program work – like money sitting in a bank vault waiting to be loaned out, money that's later replenished through tax receipts. So the alleged $250 million, 10-year figure does not require a series of annual $25 million appropriations; it simply requires tax receipts related to the event to come back into the state's coffers, replenish the fund, and then be reimbursed back out (depending on how much revenue the Comptroller finds will be created through the event in future years).
1. A "site selection organization" – which would be an entity such as the NFL, Formula 1 racing, or another private entity planning to stage a major event – would decide to hold an event in Texas after a competitive selection process.
2. The site selection organization would need to partner with a city and/or county. Only these local governments, or a non-profit group authorized by those local governments, could apply for Major Events Trust Fund incentives.
3. The local governments or the authorized non-profit committee (not the "site selection organization") may request that the Comptroller's office determine the increases in tax revenues that will come from the event.
The request cannot be submitted more than one year before the event is held. In other words, the process by which incentives are awarded cannot even begin until the event is a year or less away.
The Comptroller may not undertake any of the actions necessary to using the fund unless a request is submitted by a local government.
4. Upon receiving the request, the Comptroller's office will set geographic boundaries for the area that would be affected by the event, and would begin analyzing and forecasting the sales tax receipts, mixed beverage tax receipts, car tax receipts, and other revenue streams that would come to the state specifically because of the event.
This analysis would determine the maximum amount of state incentives that the applicants (the city, county, or authorized non-profit) would be eligible to receive.
The applicants would not be eligible for incentives in a greater amount than the event would create in tax revenues.
5. The Comptroller would then begin setting aside tax revenues attributable to the event. Typically, once the event is concluded, the Comptroller would reimburse the government or non-profit that applied for the incentives, up to the amount that the event qualified for (that amount was outlined here in step 4).
However, as was outlined above, the Comptroller's office cannot project the amount of those incentives without a request from a local government or authorized non-profit, and that request cannot be made more than one year before the first event.
In other words, even if all parties intend to enter into a long-term contract, the terms of that contract – and, specifically, the amount of incentives that the event is eligible for – cannot be set more than a year before the first time the event is held.
It appears that there are many intriguing potential community benefits of an F1 race – and, more importantly, a privately funded facility that could host the race and many other facilities. This could be an exciting opportunity for Central Texas.
Local government should be fully involved by way of a completely transparent process.
Public funds should not be committed to the project without some certainty that the public will fully recoup its investment.
The process by which the project's economic benefits are analyzed should also be completely transparent.
Partnerships with area school districts, community colleges, and universities to maximize the educational and research opportunities at the site.
Facilities that allow for research and commercialization opportunities, film and television production, and workforce training.
Employment opportunities for people living in the vicinity of the track, and to work with historically underutilized businesses.
Environmental efforts that minimize the air quality impact from any race, achieve the highest LEED certification possible, create state-of-the-art recycling programs, meet all appropriate environmental regulations and practices, and work with regional partners to improve water quality and achieve other environmental goals.
Music venues, recreational amenities, and other resources that will deepen the facility's connection with Austin and Central Texas.
Transportation programs, infrastructure improvements, and partnerships to improve mobility in the region.
A pattern of high-quality, sustainable development in the area of State Highway 130, including assistance with infrastructure and land-use planning.
I'm optimistic that the organizers will demonstrate these community benefits and others. Like any economic development project, this event and facility should actually help develop the economy. It should prove to be an asset for the entire region, and for a long time. I'm happy to work with organizers and the community for the mutual benefit.


What do we do when things seems so unsure and we simply can't see how either of our only options offer any semblance of sanity to an already sad situation?
We're stuck. We're stuck in the mess and muck of a nation so confused over moral standing that we find ourselves standing on the cliff of cultural crucifixion. Or maybe it's worse. Maybe the masses find themselves so far from the edge where taking the necessary risk to regain global composure can't even be spotted on the horizon.
And when we really take time to listen to what the next generation youth learn through underlying messages and life experiences, when we peer into the perceptions and meander into their mindsets, we find an unfathomable truth: It's not getting better before things get worse.
How many more times can I tell them to take the narrow road before they see a tightrope to walk into their futures on? How much more can we do as moms to tear them from outside influences indoctrinating their minds with anti-Biblical messages boasting amoral reasoning and desensitizing them to any form of self-respect and modesty?
Maybe it seems a bit unrelated but, actually, I do believe it all begins at the top where 'anything goes' trickles down from a liberal bucket of legislation eventually leaking all the way into our elementary schools. I've seen it with my own eyes when grade school books slant one way and suddenly we have groups of little girls and boys questioning the morals their own frustrated mothers teach them while principals smooth over parent concerns for the sake of their own form of local political peace. But strangely, I understand because I'm also living the mess and feel the cultural stress!
I think this may be the first time I'm opening my heart and shaking out my hands over this keyboard to ponder the mess of our nation's politics. But why run from the toughest truths when words offer the starting point of a diplomatic dialog we don't seem to have enough of? Instead we witness opposing sides steering man against man, husband against wife and groups away from peaceable negotiations. We see the enemy, (yeah, I'm saying it) Satan, stepping into hearts and homes until rioting against one another becomes the acceptable answer to what really needs unifying negotiations.
Because even when we truly have the good of a nation….the good of our own future generations….at heart, guns blazing for personal interests and a hot pursuit of the other political party blur any sense of best interest. No one wins.
Can it really be so bleak!? Let's look at what we already know to find a silver lining. Too few are willing to step off that cliff into careful examination of how the only unifying One beckons us back to Him for all right answers. But, let's peer into history…deep inside of His Story.
Just like Israel in ancient times wandered off, America has wandered…WE ALL have wandered… Our idols of prestige, popularity, power and possessions are no lower in sinful standing than golden calves or worshipping pagan gods. They are both born of selfish human desires including self-recognition, self-preservation, self-satisfaction and self-defining. And both approaches to idolatry end in a downward spiral of social, political and moral demise of an entire nation! Maybe the only sense of self we really need is self-denial to find the only saving road leading to Him.
Nationally, we've been so blind that our own children can't see! And we already know the cultural lens won't improve when both our voting options offer legislation lacking Biblical awareness. That's why I wonder: When He saw how far His American people truly followed in the footsteps of Israel's idolatry, perhaps God let us get so lost so we'd finally focus on REAL FREEDOM!
The home of the brave will finally become a pursuit of real bravery when we realize Christ is the epitome of courage and strength all wrapped up as the only sovereign, servant King. Yeah, instead of standing behind a political party, let's bow down to Him who reigns over all time in strength, compassion, mercy and servanthood. In Him, we ALL win.
He's the only place where peace meets politics. So, parents, keep preaching His sovereignty! Do it every day as you saturate each issue with our reigning Savior's Word at the winning podium! Line every day with His desires. Bring back God's loving, law to govern your families because no matter what happens in the human political arena, heaven's our eternal home.
As for today's temporary election, remember God's already ruling our hearts from His throne as we wait for His Son's return when no president presides and no man's pride wins any race. Whatever side of the aisle we sit in, whatever our politics or personal agenda, let the mark we make in this life and in our homes please our almighty Maker.
And whatever the earthly outcome, let us remember we are always and ultimately FREE in Christ!
Because Christ is our forever King and our Savior is sovereign over all!
Regardless of what any ballot awards, we are already winners bearing a reward that makes us a different kind of eternally FREE!


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Tag Archives: Rabo de Nube
MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL JAZZ FESTIVAL — DAY 4
CHARLES LLOYD NEW QUARTET
AT MELBOURNE RECITAL CENTRE
ANDREA KELLER QUARTET OPENING
It's always exciting to hear an artist perform if you have interviewed them, and I had spent an hour and a half on the phone to Charles Lloyd. So I was ready for this concert — just not ready enough to be early, so the usual parking scramble ensued.
Andrea Keller Quartet
The opening, all-too-short set was exactly what was needed. Keller aired some beautifully crafted and melodic compositions with the help of Ian Whitehurst on tenor sax, Eugene Ball on trumpet and Simon Barker on drums. There was plenty of space in these pieces, suiting the venue, and the piano held sway (why do I say it that way if music is not a contest?). The horns were aptly understated and Barker displayed his usual finesse.
I always think it is a significant loss when patrons don't bother to turn up until the main event, so to speak. The local support bands are almost always excellent. And this opening set was enticingly bewitching, so that Keller's mob of Aussies could have played on and we wouldn't have been too upset … well, a little, perhaps.
On Day 5 of this festival, at the Australian Art Orchestra's tribute to Miles Davis, a member of the audience from Adelaide enthused about the Charles Lloyd New Quartet concert. He said there was something special about the performance, that Lloyd "had an aura about him".
Often in interviews Lloyd describes himself as "a dreamer". "I'm born into the world, but I don't really fit into it," he says. And there is a sense that, as the title of the quartet's first encore piece on Tuesday night suggested, he is just Passin' Thru. Other pieces played — Prayer, Dream Weaver: Meditation, Requiem, Booker's Garden, The Water is Wide and the closing Silvio Rodriguez composition Rabo De Nube (tail of a cloud) — all point to Lloyd's head space, to where he's at, so to speak.
As the notes of Prayer floated across the auditorium, serenity seemed to settle on those assembled. When Lloyd spoke, it with his characteristic grace and humility. "We are honoured to be here. We don't understand the planet or how they've worked the game out, but we still want to play this music," he said.
Charles Lloyd plays, Reuben Rogers listens
Lloyd's playing, on tenor sax and alto flute, was sublime. He is obviously in the moment and being guided by what wells up within him as well as what Jason Moran on piano, Reuben Rogers on acoustic bass and Eric Harland on drums were bringing — and that was plenty. But Lloyd may play a little in the way he talks, which is to be open to ideas that flow in and be ready to follow. Occasionally he loses his way. How would I really know if that happens when he plays, but on one instance in one piece — perhaps Booker's Garden — I did think it was beautiful, but was drifting around for a while rather than going anywhere.
Reuben Rogers
One thing I liked particularly was the spring in Lloyd's step when he returned to play after solos by Moran (absolutely outstanding) and Rogers. It was great to feel the swing creep in so gently to the music and to note how little it took for Lloyd to almost imperceptibly introduce that tiny swing feel that transformed the music. Harland helped, of course. As Lloyd mentioned in his BMW Edge Masterclass, Tommy Dorsey is famous for saying "Nice guys are a dime a dozen. Give me a prick who swings."
Sound seeker: Lloyd listens, Jason Moran plays
Space is vital in music, and this quartet demonstrated that so well. A pause can say so much. It can create such expectation that it makes you will the music to continue and that gives energy and drive. This band was so great. They worked together so well, demonstrating that Lloyd being a few years more advanced in age was no impediment.
And they took us away to a higher plane for a sweet while. Rabo De Nube, Lloyd said in my interview, "translates as 'I wish I could be the tail of a cloud and come down to wash away your tears.'"
They did.
[My thanks to intrepid music writer and broadcaster Jessica Nicholas for passing on the set list]
Posted in MIJF 2010
Tagged Andrea Keller, BMW Edge, Booker's Garden, Charles Lloyd New Quartet, Dream Weaver: Meditation, Eric Harland, Eugene Ball, Ian Whitehurst, Jason Moran, Jessica Nicholas, melbourne international jazz festival, Melbourne Recital Centre, Passin' Thru, Prayer, Rabo de Nube, Reuben Rogers, Simon Barker, The Water Is Wide, Tommy Dorsey
Charles Lloyd: I'm going to sing my song anyway
A spiritual man is blowing his horn to try to save the world, Roger Mitchell discovers
CHASING Charles Lloyd is like grabbing at the tail of a cloud. You can barely grasp his idea before the alert 72-year-old saxophonist and flautist has floated away to a new insight.
"I'm a dreamer. I'm born into the world, but I don't really fit into it," Lloyd says by phone from his hilltop property in Montecito, California.
But the Memphis-born musician, who at age 10 used to play in a West Memphis roadhouse where Elvis Presley parked his ice truck and came in "to hear the real stuff", rarely forgets to answer a question. He just gets sidetracked often on the way to an answer.
On the Friday after 9/11, Lloyd's quartet opened a delayed Bluenote concert with Cuban Silvio Rodriguez' song Rabo de Nube, the title track from Lloyd's most recent album.
"The song translates as 'I wish I could be the tail of a cloud and come down to wash away your tears'", Lloyd recalls. "When we played that, people were teary, because it's a very moving song."
Lloyd, who is bringing his young quartet — pianist Jason Moran, bassist Reuben Rogers and drummer/percussionist Eric Harland — to Melbourne for the Melbourne International Jazz Festival, is deeply committed to making the world a better place, and he feels its pain.
"After 9/11 I went home and I was hurting and I went quiet and all of a sudden these old spirituals started coming through me from my childhood," Lloyd recalls. "I saw the second plane hit. I'm still damaged by that. I saw people jumping out of windows … So I went home and I started playing all these old spirituals … I called the musicians and we all went in the studio and started stirring up the soup."
Lloyd takes a sidetrack: "Incidentally, when Duke Ellington heard me in '66 in the south of France, and we'd made a big explosion with the band, he said, 'That guy over there (pointing to me), if he keeps stirring the soup, one day he's gonna have something.'"
The latest incarnation of that soup will be Lloyd's album Mirror, due in September.
"It's original pieces of mine and a couple of standards, but the flow and the depth of it is so moving and tender. Before 9/11 I made an album The Water Is Wide with Brad Mehldau and (Billy) Higgins and those guys and that was my effort to instil some tenderness in the world. Well, the world must still need more tenderness, because this album is balladic and has some curvature and movement, but I hope that it inspires."
Lloyd inspires. He grew up "when giants (Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Lionel Hampton) roamed the Earth". Elvis, who "was trying to be a musician", would come over to the house of Lloyd's pianist mentor, Phineas Newborn, and "eat all their food". Lloyd played the blues with Howlin' Wolf, Junior Parker, Johnny Ace and B.B. King.
He spent time in the fast lane, hanging out and doing drugs with Miles Davis, Jimi Hendrix, Jerry Garcia and the Grateful Dead. He went to Timothy Leary's mansion at Millbrook with Charles Mingus, Thelonious Monk and Herbie Hancock.
But Lloyd says he was "lucky to have gotten out with my life". He recalls being under the dining room table with Hendrix at the Grateful Dead's house in Nevada. "This guy Owsley (Stanley) would give us a handful of tablets. I'd take two or three, but Jimi would take a whole handful, because he had that kind of constitution. He was moving through here really fast."
Lloyd is, in his words, "an ecstatic". "I like to be high. All that drug taking that you busted me for earlier, that was just cheap up and down hitches. It takes inhibition away, but at the same time it puts some kind of stress in your nervous system that takes a long time to work out.
"The thing about getting high with some externals is that you go up but then you've got to come down. But when you manufacture it inside, through your hard work, it's a blessing. Tragic magic doesn't work is all I'm trying to say.
"Instead of getting it from chemicals and such I checked out the Buddhist path — to go inside and annihilate all those desires and all that hunger for the unreal. Life is a school and we learn from our mistakes. You clean up the ruts in the road and you get out of here free. Now I just get on the magic carpet and come to you. I don't even need to use fossil fuel."
"I like Obama. I voted for him. And JFK. But I got short-changed both times. Politicians all make deals. World is like a dog's curly tail, you straighten it and it will curl up again.
"I want to make a contribution and I would like to see us not defile the planet and not make it so that children coming later can't live and breathe on it. But the lust and greed thing has gotten so strong that to put the genie back in the bottle …
"The song that I'm singing is the last night of the play and they may boo or applaud. But I'm going to sing my song anyway. It's not like the politician, I get to sing a song of wakefulness to the planet and most folks don't know what I'm about. That's the interesting thing."
Charles Lloyd New Quartet performs at Melbourne Recital Centre on May 4 at 7.30pm. Lloyd performs with Zakir Hussain and Eric Harland as Sangam in Melbourne Town Hall on May 8 at 8pm.
A condensed version of this article was published in the Play section of the Sunday Herald Sun on May 2, 2010
Roger Mitchell will be covering the Melbourne International jazz Festival on ausjazz.net
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Many Americans struggle with access to care—especially as rural hospitals close their doors for good across the country—but air ambulances have emerged as a potential solution to the problem.
However, the cost of emergency air medical services is a major barrier to expanding these programs to more people in rural areas, wrote Suzanne Harrison, M.D., president of the American Medical Women's Association, and Kim Templeton, M.D., past president of AMWA, in a column for RealClear Health.
A quarter of Americans—about 85 million people—are unable to access healthcare in less than an hour of travel time without an air ambulance, the pair wrote. Access to doctors varies widely across the country, particularly in light of the ongoing physician shortage.
Reimbursement rates set by Medicare and Medicaid, along with a number of private payers, for such services often cover a mere fraction of the cost of air ambulances, according to the column. The majority of people with a need for these services, about 70%, are covered by an insurer that will pay very little of the tab, or they lack insurance at all.
A bipartisan bill introduced in the House last summer seeks to improve access to air ambulance services by updating Medicare's reimbursement rates. Passage of this legislation is a crucial step to addressing the access problem, Harrison and Templeton wrote.
"We must do everything we can to protect and preserve healthcare access across the country—air medical services are a critical component," they wrote. "They are not an option, but a life-saving necessity."
Rural hospitals across the nation have faced financial woes, with more than 80 hospitals shuttering since 2010. Research suggests that one-third of rural hospitals are at risk for closure. When these hospitals close, it can have a devastating impact on the communities they serve.
There are some positive signs, however. Medicaid expansion may have prevented some cash-strapped hospitals from closing, according to a recent study, and Congress put a focus on rural healthcare in its 2018 spending bill.
The Federal Communications Commission is also looking to expand its Rural Health Care Program to better support telemedicine programs that require a speedy internet connection. Telehealth, like air ambulances, is viewed as a key strategy to improve access to care in remote areas far from traditional hospitals.


I would certainly like to praise music with all my heart as the excellent gift of God which it is and to commend it to everyone. But I am so overwhelmed by the diversity and magnitude of its virtues and benefits that...as much as I want to commend it, my praise is bound to be wanting and inadequate....For whether you wish to comfort the sad, to terrify the happy, to encourage the despairing, to humble the proud, to calm the passionate, or to appease those full of hate...what more effective means than music could you find?
Continuing in this heritage and in thanksgiving for this gift of God, we offer an adult choir, children's choir, bell choir, and instrumental ensemble. We also host a community chorus. For more information contact the church office.


New Sweden BMW Riders, a local riding club based in South Jersey since 1981, is trying to dispel the myth that there are no "good" roads in the Delaware Valley.
South Jersey has long been thought of as straight and flat when discussing riding on a motorcycle. Phil Levin, vice president and ride captain of New Sweden, has been riding long enough to know where to find them. Levin has created a string of roads originating in Shamong and winding up through northern New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania and back again.
The chosen route will put an ear-to-ear smile on any rider's face. The roads that were selected are hidden gems that stay away from interstates and heavily congested primary roads. Over hill and dale, the roads and scenery will blow riders away. Detailed route sheets will be handed out during registration and GPS downloads will be available as well. The route sheet will also highlight fuel stops and local eateries along the way. This is not a parade ride. Entrants can ride with friends, as a group or solo. Modeled after the famous Ramapo 500, this ride will expose local riders to this type of touring event and hopefully get them to participate in the Ramapo 500 as well. The New Sweden 450 offers miles of great roads, a night of camping up north, dinner and a quick breakfast, plus awards, prizes and surprises for less than $50.
For those riders who do not prefer to camp, the Barryville, N.Y., area has plenty of other overnight options not included in entry fee. More information can be found at 450.nsbmwr.com. Discounted admission fee is available when registering before May 3 and the ride is limited to 200 riders. The New Sweden 450 starts and finishes at the Pic-a-Lilli Inn. All makes are welcome. A portion of the proceeds will go to charity. This event is AMA sanctioned.


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The Housing Task Force was formed last year by Mayor Tiffany Martin Hamilton to run "in tandem" with the DRI (Downtown Revitalization Initiative) and tasked with creating a Strategic Housing Action Plan. The task force is close to completing its mission. Yesterday, Joe Czajka, senior vice president of Hudson Valley Pattern for Progress, who has been chairing the task force, was at the HCDPA (Hudson Community Development & Planning Agency) meeting to deliver a draft of the Strategic Housing Action Plan (SHAP), the work product of the Housing Task Force. Although it's still a draft document, Gossips will share the overarching goals of the plan and its recommendations.
Goal 1: Preservation of Housing
Strategy: Promote the preservation and affordability of existing housing stock and neighborhoods by improving the housing and upgrading neighborhood infrastructure and streetscape.
Goal 2: Create a Comprehensive and Complimentary Housing Policy and Zoning
Strategy: Create comprehensive and complimentary housing policy and zoning through the adoption of local ordinances, plans and policies to expand and promote balanced housing opportunities and support economic diversity and integrate development and expanded public transportation access.
Gossips Note: Although the draft document uses the word complimentary, I think it probably should be complementary.
Goal 3: Production of New Housing Opportunities
Strategy: Facilitate and support the development of mixed-income housing carried out by private and non-profit developers, community groups and individuals.
Goal 4: Creating Housing and Community Development Programs and Partnerships
Strategies: Establish and enhance the delivery system and capacity to implement housing service programs to benefit existing homeowners and renters.
Create innovative partnerships between government and the private sectors.
The Strategic Housing Action Plan makes three specific recommendations: (1) that there be a housing coordinator responsible for "managing, tracking, and providing technical assistance and coordination of housing services . . . to ensure the implementation of the SHAP"; (2a) that the City adopt an affordable housing policy to ensure the availability of housing options for households at or below 80 percent of the median household income (AMI); (2b) that the City's Comprehensive Plan and the zoning code be updated to allow many of the action steps associated with new housing development to be accomplished.
At Thursday's meeting, the members of the board of HCDPA present--Rick Rector, mayor; Walter Chatham, chair of the Planning Board; Eileen Halloran, Common Council minority leader; and Alan Weaver, chair of the Hudson Housing Authority Board of Commissioners--voted unanimously to support the adoption of the Strategic Housing Action Plan. (Tiffany Garriga, Common Council majority leader, was not present at the meeting.)
The next steps for the SHAP are presentation to the Common Council Housing and Transportation Committee and the Economic Development Committee and ultimately to the full Council for adoption. The next meeting of the Economic Development Committee takes place on Thursday, May 17, at 6 p.m., although it is uncertain of the SHAP will be presented since it has already been announced that the franchise agreement with Mid-Hudson Cable will be a major topic of discussion at that meeting. The next meeting of the Housing and Transportation Committee is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, June 6, at 6:45 p.m.
Vincent May 11, 2018 at 6:55 PM
https://dirt.asla.org/2016/09/30/jane-jacobs-the-case-for-diversity/
Fiordiligi May 11, 2018 at 10:18 PM
Will this document be posted online for public review prior to its presentation to the committees? All constituents will be affected by updates to the City's Comprehensive Plan and zoning code, and it seems that in order to provide informed input at the upcoming meetings, they should have an opportunity to read what's being proposed prior thereto.
Carole Osterink May 12, 2018 at 8:00 AM
When I asked if the document would be available online, Sheena Salvino said, "Soon," Joe Czajka said it was a draft document. I doubt that it will be finalized until after it is reviewed by the Common Council committees. Regarding revisions to the comprehensive plan and the zoning code, this document only recommends such things. Actually revising those documents is a whole separate process--separate for each.


Arriving at a venue where doors have not opened on time is always a bit of a pain, and leaves a nasty taste in your mouth for the evening ahead. Thankfully, with such a vibrant and diverse lineup at Bowker's album launch show, said nasty taste vanished surprisingly quickly.
Samuel Kirk was first to take to the stage at The Lomax, bringing with him three separate instruments – a bass drum, a bass guitar and a banjo-ukelele (yes, they actually exist). Combined with incredible vocal command, Kirk created an elegant blues-folk sound reminiscent of early Fleet Foxes. I can't recall the last time I felt such excitement about such a small band, a sentiment the crowd certainly seemed to concur with.
Path Unknown were next to enter the limelight. Visually, each band member looks like they're from a completely different genre/musical period. Looks, however, are somewhat misleading. Path Unknown certainly had their stuff together sonically, using pop-rock as a basis to explore other genres. Energetically bouncing around the stage, "Masters and Slaves" was a memorable moment of the night. Powerful electric guitars, an incredibly funky acoustic guitar line and a particularly solid drummer helped build on Kirk's foundation, ensuring the strength of the lineup wasn't about to falter.
By now, the crowd had met its max amount. For a band with only around 300 Facebook likes, Bowker haven't done too badly, pulling in a crowd easily exceeding fifty people. The three-piece finally take the stage, and my first thought upon seeing them is "my, what finely dressed chaps". Clad in dinner suits and bow ties, they are engaging and appreciative of the crowd that has showed up to hear their debut album, Sail To The Deep, in full. For a concept album, Bowker sure do cover a multitude of genres in the ten new tracks. "My Father's Vessel", a heavy rock number is awesome both in its scale and sound. "The Dream (Valentina Pt. 2)" however is incredibly ambient, drenched in reverb and featuring a guest female vocalist. Massive guitar solos, crashing drums and strong, dazzling basslines were combining to create some of the coolest coastal rock that I have certainly heard.
Audience participation became necessary during "Row" a Black Sabbath-esque number, which was being filmed by a small crew. Holding up a number of wave-shaped objects, the audience set the scene, alongside a couple of green tubes that resembled seaweed rising onto the edge of the stage. Who needs Subterrania when you have this?
Following difficulties with a monitor, the band came to a finish with "Open Water, Pt.2". Reminiscent of Muse's "Thoughts Of A Dying Athiest", crunchy guitar palm-muting and monumental chords threw Bowker into an awe-inspiring light. With such a wide appreciation of musical experimentation under their belt in the time limit of a single album, this show begs the question of what the band will be up to next. Good job, fellas.
Sail To The Deep will be released on 24th November via Searching For Dandelions.


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Ivan Gazidis building Arsenal legacy but with no Arsene Wenger there is no excuse
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Transfer Talk Chelsea reject United's Willian bid Everton to move for Celtic's Tierney
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Rocco Commisso – AC Milan 'not willing' to sell club in timely manner
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Celtic's Odsonne Edouard has sentence for air-gun incident upheld
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United States and PSG's Timothy Weah aims to be first American Ballon d'Or winner
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Manchester United's Marouane Fellaini signs new deal until 2020
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Atletico Madrid striker Antoine Griezmann wants to finish career in MLS
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Arsenal defender Calum Chambers to sign contract extension – source
The ESPN FC guys answer your tweets on whether Colombia or Germany has more reason to panic, Jack Wilshere's next club and more. The FC guys answer your tweets on Arsenal's next No. 1 goalkeeper, what a 48-team World Cup will be like, Antoine Griezmann's decision and more. Arsenal defender Calum Chambers is set to
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Real Madrid stars would keep a locker for PSG's Neymar – Dani Carvajal
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Transfer Talk: Rumoured 180m fee from Liverpool will not sway Marco Asensio to leave Real Madrid
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Real Madrid won't play Vinicius Junior or Rodrygo – Clarence Seedorf
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