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Xcel Energy continues industry leadership with new climate-related reporting
Minneapolis (July 28, 2020) – Today Xcel Energy released a new report providing an even more comprehensive view of its clean energy strategy and preparedness for managing the risks associated with climate change and the opportunities associated with clean energy. The report, which responds to the recommendations of the international Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures, shows that the company's clean energy strategy is well-suited to adapt to the risks of climate change and creates shareholder and customer value.
The Task Force's framework asks organizations to report on four categories related to climate change, including: governance, strategy, risk management, and metrics and targets. It also recommends that companies develop a climate scenario analysis testing the resilience of their strategies. The company has signed on as an official supporter of the Task Force, one of only five U.S.- based electric companies to do so.
Xcel Energy's evaluation details climate-related disclosures important to investors and other stakeholders. The report shows the value of the company's strategy of deploying renewable and other clean energy resources, building a more resilient energy grid and meeting the evolving needs of customers, all while keeping service reliable and bills low. It further reinforces Xcel Energy's commitment to its vision to deliver 100% carbon-free electricity to customers by 2050 even as the COVID-19 pandemic forces businesses in the United States and around the world to reevaluate their strategies.
"Our clean energy leadership benefits our customers and investors and this report helps demonstrate that our strategy is designed to stand the test of time," said Ben Fowke, chairman and CEO of Xcel Energy.'' We're retiring aging coal plants while investing in the nation's largest multi-state wind expansion, seeking to extend the life of carbon-free nuclear energy and investing in our transmission and advanced grid capabilities as part of our plans to reduce carbon emissions," Fowke continued.
Xcel Energy has a long history of robust environmental, social and governance reporting, but this framework is the first to focus solely on a company's strategy to manage the risks associated with climate change and the opportunities associated with clean energy. The company annually registers and discloses its greenhouse gas emissions, including carbon, through The Climate Registry, a nonprofit established in 2007. All of the company's disclosures to The Climate Registry are verified by a third party. Xcel Energy is a founding member of The Climate Registry and has been awarded its top "Allstar" status for the quality of its reporting. In 2020, Xcel Energy was also honored with a Climate Leadership Award for Organizational Leadership for its work in reducing carbon emissions and supporting customers and communities in achieving their clean energy goals.
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It's time to quit: health experts are calling on local smokers to give cigarettes the flick.
Make World No Tobacco Day, May 31, the day you finally give cigarettes the flick.
Health experts from South Western Sydney Local Health District say tobacco smoking is a leading cause of preventable disease and death in Australia, including coronary heart disease, stroke and many cancers.
Mandy Williams, the District's director of health promotion, said it was never too late for smokers to kick the habit and improve their health.
"Even after years of smoking you can still improve your health within minutes of your last cigarette," Ms Williams said.
World No Tobacco Day is a World Health Organisation initiative and this year the day highlights the impact tobacco has on the cardiovascular health of smokers around the world.
Ms Williams said the devastating impact tobacco had on cardiovascular health was an added incentive for people to focus on quitting.
"Not only can smoking cigarettes cause harm to the smoker, but people around the smoker can also develop long term health problems," she said.
Ms Williams said using nicotine replacement therapy combined with smoking cessation counselling could double a person's chances of successfully quitting.
"If you have made a quit attempt before and were unsuccessful, learn what tripped you up and plan some practical strategies to increase your chance of success the next time," she said.
On weekends, winger Corey Thompson scores tries for the Wests Tigers like this one against the Bulldogs on Sunday but this Thursday, May 31, he will be at Campbelltown Hospital for World No Tobacco Day. Activities will include a push-up competition, which will be judged by Thompson between 10am and 11am.
The NSW Government allocated more than $6 million in the 2017-18 State Budget for tobacco control including into the Cancer Institute NSW's Quitline and iCanQuit services.
Enforcement and tough laws have also played a key role in driving down smoking rates, with more than 3,200 tobacco retailers inspected from July 2016 to June 2017.
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Star Wars Series "The Mandalorian" Now Streaming on Disney+
The release of Disney's new streaming service Disney+ was headlined by the brand new Star Wars live-action series called The Mandalorian. Created, written, and co-produced by Jon Favreau, Disney hopes that this show will continue the success of the Star Wars series.
What We Know About The Mandalorian
The show takes place five years after the events of the Star Wars movie "Return of The Jedi." It follows the story of a bounty hunter who searches the galaxy for criminals.
The subplots of the series will dive deep into the fragile state of the galaxy after the rebellion. It will give more insight into how the First Order and the Evil Empire came to power. The show is being described as a type of "space western" plot-line. Pedro Pascal will be playing the main character of the Mandalorian, and describes his character as "Clint Eastwood-esque with advanced combat skills and questionable moral character."
Mandalorians are a group of people from the planet Mandalore, located in the outer rim of the galaxy. Most people believe that the story will involve the famous Mandalorians Jango and Boba Fett, but they most likely will not appear.
The reason is that Boba, who is the son of Jango, was killed in the movie "Return of the Jedi." Since this series takes place five years after those events, it's unlikely he will rise from the dead for an appearance. In fact, there is little chance we will see many characters from the movies due to the timeline of events.
Where Can I Watch The Mandalorian?
Star Wars: The Mandalorian is only available on the new streaming platform, Disney+. Disney+ launched on November 12th, 2019.
How Much Does Disney+ Cost?
Disney+ can be purchased for $6.99 a month and will offer a lot more than just this show. Many of the old Disney Channel movies and series will be on the service as well. They also have a partnership deal with Verizon where customers will be able to download Disney+ for free with specific cable and internet packages.
Does The Mandalorian Come Out Weekly?
The first season will be eight episodes long, released each week. The first two episodes came out on November 12th and November 15th. The next one will be released on November 22nd, and then every Friday until December 27th.
The second season has already been approved and confirmed by Disney. It will only be played on the new streaming service Disney+ and will not be played anywhere else.
International Release
Though Disney+ has already been released in the United States, it will not be released in many other countries until a later date. It will be available in New Zealand and Australia on November 19th. Other countries like Germany, Spain, Ireland, the UK, and France will have to wait until March 31st, 2020, however. Sadly, this is long after the first season of The Mandalorian will be finished everywhere else. There are talks of a possible movie release if the series becomes really successful.
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In 1818, Madame Clicquot transformed Champagne forever. By adding red wine to the white Yellow Label NV, she created the first ever blended rosé champagne: Veuve Clicquot Rosé NV, a fruity and full-bodied pink expression of the famous house style. Although revelatory at the time, this method of blending red and white wine was quickly adopted as the standard technique for rosé champagne production and, remarkably, is still the most common practice 200 years later. Back then it was elderberry juice added to the champagne, today the use of red wine is more of an art form and a very technical process that contributes different attributes to each tier of rosé that Clicquot produce.
To celebrate the 200th anniversary of Madame Clicquot's invention, the house hosted both a magnificent dinner at the famous Manoir de Verzy in Champagne back in March, and an educational tasting at The Soho Hotel in London this week. Fortunately, we were lucky enough to be invited to both.
At the tasting event in London, winemaker Pierre Casenave introduced the challenge of producing red wine in Champagne. "We have to think very differently… it is not the same as Bordeaux… we [in Champagne] have to be very gentle and precise, a touch of bitterness can destroy it all," he said. Although a difficult task, Casenave acknowledged that it is an interesting challenge and one that Clicquot are well positioned to approach – they have unique access to some of the best sites for red grapes in Champagne.
Of their 393 hectare estate, they own 29 hectares devoted solely to red wine production in the Grand Cru village of Bouzy, along with a few smaller parcels in Ambonnay, Aÿ, Verzenay and Verzy. Around 25% of their red wine requirement is supplied by their own vineyards, the rest is bought from Les Riceys – the largest vineyard area in Champagne, famous for having its own rosé wine. Clicquot have also recently opened a new winery in Aube for red wine, although with just 200hl capacity, production volume is currently quite low.
"We take a Burgundian approach to red winemaking," Casenave told us. This involves 2-4 days of cold maceration to encourage the development of fresh aromas. For this process, Clicquot use wide stainless steel tanks to increase the contact between skins and the juice. Each tank has its own pushing mechanism to circulate the skins, although gentle movement is key to prevent over extraction which could lend an undesirable bitterness to the finished wine. "We don't want heavy red wines, we want colour and fruitiness," Casenave added.
Clicquot produce three qualities of red wine for each three tiers of rosé champagne: non-vintage, vintage and prestige cuvée. Each wine has a very different character; it is the winemaker's job to anticipate the ageing potential of each. The three we tasted were all produced in 2017 from grapes grown in different plots in Bouzy.
The first, which will be used in the non-vintage rosé, was from the Vaudayants plot and was much lighter and fresher than the others. The second, destined for a vintage rosé blend, was from the Grande Cure plot and had more concentration of fruit and peppery spice. The third, of prestige cuvée standard, was from the prized Clos Colin plot. This 1.6ha vineyard contains 26 year-old Pinot Noir vines and consistently produces the best Clicquot red wines, characterised by a deep colour and a dense, silky and more intense structure with soft but present tannins.
Quite forward black cherry and some strawberry notes with just a hint of eucalyptus. Some raspberry comes out on the palate, light and crisp and with spice like cinnamon.
Nice spice edge to the strawberry fruit & can see the extra personality compared to previous. Concentrated and the tannins are right there. Good texture, quite silky. Hint of eucalyptus again. Quite full-bodied but needs time, a touch aggressive now.
Quite concentrated and spicy, loads of strawberry, blackcurrant and red cherries. Some citrus hints, ripe red apples, good freshness and concentration. A hint of plums on the palate and a soft, juicy texture with plenty of spice.
Casenave told us that the Clicquot team are focusing on improving the first, pre-fermenation, phase of production. "When at a low level of alcohol, we taste 4-5 times a day to ensure we don't over-extract the juice," he said. After fermentation, the wines go to the production centre in Reims, where each parcel is kept separately in stainless steel tanks sized specifically for that plot. "Red reserve wines are kept for no more than 5 years," Casenave said. After this time, the colour can easily change going more brown and the wines begin to oxidise. "Most are used within 3 years," he added.
Armed with a better understanding of the base wine ingredients and production methods, we sampled a range of rosé champagnes made with Madame Clicquot's 200-year old blending technique. We started with Veuve Clicquot Rosé NV, which is simply the Yellow Label NV blend with 12% red wine added. Clicquot recently decided to stop making half bottles (37.5cl) of Rosé NV as they do not adequately express its quality since they age fast in half bottles. However, in honour of the 200th anniversary of rosé blending at Clicquot, the house announced they will be bottling their Rosé NV in Jeroboams. The first ever Jeroboam was opened during the celebratory dinner at Manoir de Verzy.
Introducing the Vintage Rosé 2008, Casenave informed us that vintage production is very limited. "[Vintage] rosé is small and rare. We would like to make more, but we are restricted by the vineyards and the amount of red wine," Casenave said. Although the 65th vintage year in the history of Veuve Clicquot, 2008 was just the 21st vintage of rosé champagne. In 2008, for the first time, 5% of the wines were produced and aged in wooden casks from forests in Central France, to increase the complexity and aromatic richness.
Our final champagne tasted with Casenave was a bottle of Cavé Privée Rosé 1990. A blend of 17 different villages, all classified Grand and Premier Cru, the additional 17% red wine is a blend of the Clos Colin and Grande Cure plots. Despite being nearly three decades old, this champagne is showing incredibly well – with fizz and freshness in abundance still. We have both bottles and magnums of the stunning Veuve Clicquot Cavé Privée Rosé 1990 available.
To top off a sublime dinner at the Veuve Clicquot mansion in Verzy, guests shared a Jeroboam of Veuve Clicquot La Grande Dame Rosé 1990. If something magical happens to champagne aged in magnum, the effect is even more pronounced in Jeroboam. With all the complex development to be expected from over two decades of lees ageing and the youthful vibrancy from Jeroboam maturation, this was a truly special champagne and a fitting tribute to the legacy of Madame Clicquot.


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Prototype: The Class E 50 is an electric heavy freight locomotive built for German Federal Railways between 1957 and 1973. It belongs to the Einheits-Elektrolokomotiven (standardised electric locomotives) program and was built as heavy freight hauler to be used on the increasingly electrified main lines of the DB, where they were set to replace the steam traction. In 1968 the series was redesignated as class 150 (E50). Originally the Class 150 was also suitable for passenger service, however it did not have any steam or electric heating capability for the passenger coaches. In 1957 the first locomotive, 150 001, was delivered by AEG and Krupp. Altogether 194 locomotives were ordered and delivered. To date, the Class 150's starting tractive
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DREAM Delayed in the Senate
Washington D.C. - Today, the Senate voted 56 to 43 against proceeding to the Defense Authorization Act. This procedural vote, which basically followed party lines, ends consideration of critical social issues that affect the military and were to be offered as amendments to the bill. Among the amendments not considered is the DREAM Act, an immigration bill that would provide legal status to young people who graduate from high school and pursue college or military service.
The following is a statement from Mary Giovagnoli, Director of the Immigration Policy Center:
"The political gridlock that has immobilized the Senate has resulted once again in a lost opportunity for the American people. By refusing to allow the Defense Authorization Act to proceed, America will not see, at this time, an up or down vote on the DREAM Act, which would have been a first legislative step in resolving our immigration crisis. The Senators who voted "no" today are ignoring unequivocal evidence that the DREAM Act is good for military readiness, the American workforce and the U.S. economy.
The energy and enthusiasm of thousands of young people who have poured themselves into promoting the DREAM Act has not been wasted, however. Because of their efforts, more people today understand the importance of DREAM to our economy, our military, and the future of our country than ever before."
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Christopher Lee passes away, hails to the iconic bad guy you had to love
Posted by Morgan Ywain Evans on Thursday, June 11, 2015 at 6:13 AM (PST)
Dracula, Count Dooku, Saruman the White, Francisco Scaramanga, Lord Summerisle. That's a lot of evil for one cool dude in a lifetime. Yes, Christopher Lee, he who sang heavy metal even in his old age proudly, has passed away. The iconic actor was 93 and we salute him today with a whole bunch of video posts on our Facebook wall.
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Rhapsody of Fire to headline North American tour for the first time
Posted by SeanB on Thursday, March 8, 2012 at 8:22 AM (PST)
Straight out of Italy, symphonic metalheads Rhapsody Of Fire have revealed details on the band's first ever headlining North American tour. This is also going to be the first time that their new guitarist Tom Hess will be playing live with the band. No pressure Tom.
For a list of tour dates and comments from the band click here.
Rhapsody of Fire's last studio album was From Chaos to Eternity and was released in June 17, 2011 via Nuclear Blast Records.
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Rhapsody Of Fire reveals new band line-up
Posted by jrod1209 on Friday, October 21, 2011 at 3:00 PM (PST)
Italian power metal outfit Rhapsody Of Fire have recently revealed the first official band photo of the new line-up after the friendly split with founding member and guitarist Luca Turilli.
The new line-up reads as follows:
Vocals – Fabio Lione
Keyboards – Alex Staropoli
Guitars – Roberto De Micheli
Guitars – Tom Hess
Bass – Oliver Holzwarth
Drums – Alex Holzwarth
Luca Turilli of Rhapsody Of Fire leaves band
Posted by KageDrummer on Wednesday, August 17, 2011 at 4:27 PM (PST)
Italian power metal band Rhapsody Of Fire lost their lead guitarist, Luca Turilli. The departure was amicable as Luca and keyboardist Alex Staropoli state:
"Ten albums released and the end of the saga represent, musically and lyrically, an important artistic goal finally reached, underlined by the success of our last release "From Chaos To Eternity", for which we want to thank our wonderful fans once again. Now it came the time when new artistic stimulations need to be found, in respect of both parts' visions and perspectives and of our longtime friendship."
Due to legal matter of name ownership Luca will start his own Rhapsody band even using some of the band's members.
Rhapsody Of Fire's newest album "From Chaos To Eternity", was released in June 2011 on Nuclear Blast.
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New Music: Rhapsody of Fire – "Tornado"
Posted by jessepac on Friday, May 13, 2011 at 12:02 PM (PST)
Two weeks ago, we reviewed the new Rhapsody of Fire album The Cold Embrace of Fear – A Dark Romantic Symphony and today we can give you a little taste of what the album sounds like. The band has hosted a new track off of this album (out June 17th on Nuclear Blast) entitled "Tornado" and it's five minutes of pure high-fantasy shredding.
Click here to head to the band's myspace and check out the new track!
Our very own Darklord called the album "a perfect example as to why this band continues to remain on top."
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Album Review: Rhapsody of Fire – "The Cold Embrace of Fear – A Dark Romantic Symphony"
Posted by Darklord on Friday, April 29, 2011 at 7:14 AM (PST)
The Italian symphonic power-metal band, Rhapsody of Fire released "The Cold Embrace of Fear – A Dark Romantic Symphony" as an EP in Europe last October. The band decided to work on one lengthy seven-act orchestral song, which includes the Hammer Horror film veteran Christopher Lee who is well known for the roles of Count Dracula, Count Dooku in Star Wars episodes II & III and Saruman in The Lord Of The Rings film trilogy.
"The Cold Embrace of Fear" begins with a small group of adventurers including a wizard and an elven king who while on "The Pass of Nair-Kaan" fall victim to an avalanche. They are on a quest to find the secret place behind a lonely mountain fortified with ice rocks, which holds the book of Erian. The EP focuses on the group's effort to attain the sacred book but then counters with a twist of betrayal.
Get the full review here.
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Tom Hess joins Rhapsody of Fire, band issues free download of "Aeons Of Raging Darkness" from upcoming album, "From Chaos To Eternity"
Posted by NichTheHair on Friday, April 15, 2011 at 12:39 PM (PST)
Tom Hess, the guitar virtuoso well known worldwide for his unique guitar skills and for being the creator of the famous online guitar courses, is now officially a new member of Rhapsody Of Fire! He recorded most of the rhythmic parts of the new upcoming album "From Chaos To Eternity" (out on June, 17th) and also two guitar solos!
Keyboardist Alex Staropoli comments: "I saw Tom Hess playing on stage several times and always got impressed by his great stage presence and his way of playing. When I have heard the rhythmic and the solo guitars he recorded for Rhapsody Of Fire I was blown away, I could feel that strong presence in between every single note".
Rhapsody of Fire's "From Chaos To Eternity" is slated for release June 17th on Nuclear Blast.
Album: Rhapsody of Fire: release date, cover and tracklist for Latest Album!
Posted by BlairWaterous on Wednesday, March 16, 2011 at 10:25 AM (PST)
Rhapsody of Fire are proud to announce to the world, that the mix of "From Chaos To Eternity" is now at the end and that the new album will be released via Nuclear Blast on June 17, 2011.
Here's what the band had to say about their latest album:
"It is the end of an era. This historical release will end the Rhapsody's sagas once for all after 15 years of fantasy oriented lyrics and for the last time we'll hear Sir Christopher Lee narrating in one of our albums the last dramatic events of a legendary tale started in 1997 and told through 2 different sagas and 10 full length albums. We are surely very sad but we also know that for this same reason the upcoming release will remain in the history of the band for its artistic importance and unique epic!"
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Rhapsody of Fire and Tokyo Blade confirmed to play Wacken Open Air 2011
Posted by Lucas Riot on Friday, December 17, 2010 at 3:09 PM (PST)
Italian power metal band Rhapsody of Fire and NWOBHM veterans Tokyo Blade have been announced as the latest bands added to the roster for Wacken Open Air 2011. Ozzy Osbourne, Motorhead, Judas Priest, and Children of Bodom are just a few of the other bands already confirmed for Wacken 2011.
Wacken Open Air festival began back in 1990 and has grown to become one of heavy metal's largest and most respected festivals. It takes place annually in the small town of Wacken in northern Germany. During the 3 day festival concert goers typically camp on the grounds of the festival and revel in an aural assault from more than 70 bands from around the world.
Rhapsody of Fire is about to release their latest EP "The Cold Embrace of Fear" in North America on January 25, 2011 through Nuclear Blast Records. The band is also working on their next studio album "From Chaos to Eternity" due to be released in Spring 2011 also via Nuclear Blast.
For the complete Wacken 2011 lineup so far click here.
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Kamelot announces singer Roy Khan out of European 2011 tour due to medical problems
Posted by Lucas Riot on Thursday, December 16, 2010 at 3:34 PM (PST)
Florida power metal band Kamelot recently announced their "Pandemonium Over Europe 2011," as well as a postponement of their North American tour due to singer Roy Khan becoming ill. The band has now announced that Roy Khan will not be part of the upcoming European tour due to continuing medical and personal problems. Fabio Lione from Rhapsody of Fire has been chosen to pick up the vocal duties for the tour. The band has issued the following statement:
"Unfortunately, we have been informed that, due to continuing medical and personal issues, Roy Khan will not be able to finish the remaining touring in support of Kamelot's album, "Poetry for the Poisoned". However, we are pleased to announce that metal icon Fabio Lione (Rhapsody of Fire) will be joining the tour and handling the lead vocal duties. There will also be guest vocal appearances throughout the tour by Simone Simons (Epica), Tommy Karevik (Seventh Wonder), and many more surprise guests throughout this very special and rare tour."
Fabio Lione is eager to get on the road, stating: "I am excited and pleased to be part of the next Kamelot tour. I always loved the sound of the band and I think this will be a great experience for me, the band and for all the fans of great music and Kamelot… see you soon on tour and let's rock!!!"
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Rhapsody of Fire to release new album "From Chaos to Eternity"
Posted by Geoffy-Dee on Wednesday, December 15, 2010 at 2:25 PM (PST)
Italian Power Metallers Rhapsody of Fire (Formerly know as Rhapsody) have announced their upcoming album "From Chaos to Eternity" will be released in Spring 2011 Via Nuclear Blast Records.
Frontman Luca says: "We are really proud to reveal to the whole world that the production of our new full length album is at a very good point already. Lyrically it has a particular meaning for all of us, as with the 5th and final chapter of the "Dark Secret saga" our band will close its fantasy cycle started 13 years ago. The dark secret will finally reveal itself and for the last time Sir Christopher Lee will give his unique and fundamental contribution to our work. Musically expect something really special out of the ten album titles. A song like "Ghosts Of Forgotten Worlds" with its rageous and hypnotic guitar riff, will make you breath the dusty atmospheres of the southern ghostlands. "Aeons Of Raging Darkness" is pure melodic chaos translated into music, "Tornado" the greatest technical challenge for each single bandmember and "Tempesta Di Fuoco", the first speed track completely sung in Italian language. For my song "Fantasia Gotica" I wrote and finalized the cinematic orchestral arrangements inspired by the visionary genius of Tim Burton, while "The Splendour Of Angels's Glory (A Final Revelation)" is Alex's choral and majestic track for the perfect finale of the dark secret saga. Our bass player Patrice Guers and our drummer Alex Holzwarth did their best job so far in a RHAPSODY OF FIRE album. One more word is needed to underline the excellent performance of our singer: in this new release, Fabio Lione will present himself definitely as one of the best and most versatile singers, being able to pass with unique ability and talent from the most aggressive vocals, to clean angelic voices and powerful operatic parts. Once more you are going to be really surprised."
The album will be the second release from the band this year in North America, as "The Cold Embrace of Fear" hits shelves January 25th.
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Some hospitals in crisis as the U.S. approaches the number of Kovid-19 cases per day
The United States is approaching the number of new daily corona virus cases in the latest ugly sign of disease outbreaks in the country.
Its impact is being felt in all parts of the country, and a health official in Florida is urging people to stop celebrating their birthdays. At the same time, the depressing situation at a hospital in northern Idaho, where there is no room for patients, is on the rise.
"We have closed the entire floor of our hospital," said Dr. John H. Snyder, a pulmonologist at Cotenay Health Hospital in Coir de Alen. Robert Skoggins said.
"We should have double rooms. We bought more hospital beds.
"Our hospital was not built for an epidemic."
Meanwhile, in the southern Idaho city of Twin Falls, St. Luke's Magic Valley Medical Center said it would no longer accept children because it was plagued by corona virus patients.
All under the age of 18, except newborns, will be sent to Boise, 128 miles away.
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In Florida, one of the most populous counties in the state, top health officials discouraged parents from celebrating birthdays for their children.
Half of the 30 people who attended the Sweet 16 party in the Orlando area recently were infected with the virus, according to Orange County State Health Officer Dr. Raul Pino said.
Last month, Orange County High School was closed for two weeks after students who attended a birthday party tested positive.
"Those parties will affect not only the people who take part in the operation, but everyone who comes in contact with them as they go," he said.
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"If we do not act responsibly, we will continue to see consequences."
Utah Governor Gary Herbert announced yesterday that "Utah has declared a record day, but it's not a good one," as the Covid-19 cases have reached an all-time high in the state.
He said: "So far, our hospitals have been able to provide good care to all the Kovid and Non-Kovid patients who need it.
"It simply came to our notice then. Unless Utah takes serious steps to limit group gatherings and wear masks, our healthcare providers will not be able to provide quality care to all who need it. "
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According to the Public Health Order, masks are required in 21 cases, Herbert said.
The seven-day rolling average of new daily Covid-19 cases in the U.S. crossed 61,140 on Thursday, up from 44,647 two weeks ago.
On July 22, the Florida, Texas, Arizona, and California epidemics averaged 67,293 when the summer erupted following the outbreak.
The U.S. reported 71,671 new cases Thursday.
The jump reflects a similarly widespread leap in Europe, where Rome, Paris and other major cities are firmly entrenched in nightlife, as part of increasing austerity measures to slow the spread of the epidemic.
The head of the World Health Organization has warned that countries in the northern hemisphere are at a critical juncture as cases and deaths continue to rise.
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Eberhard Klunker
Album (Tomorrow There Is A Way)
Album "Sixteen"
Album "Lietzensee"
Die Flucht
My new Album " Tomorrow (There Is A Way)" https://bfan.link/tomorrow-3
My newest video: "Baltic Dawn"
About my new album "Tomorrow (There Is A Way)"
During the development phase of an album, various influences come into the music that shape the character of the music. The previous albums "Lietzensee" and "Sixteen" were created during a phase in which I was listening to a lot of orchestral and piano music. The music on these albums is therefore sometimes perceived as introverted or jazz-oriented.
The further development of my guitar technique brought me closer to my musical roots. I started playing in bands as a very young guitarist. The musical structure, which results from the interaction of drums, bass, melodic instruments and vocals, has fundamentally shaped my musical thinking and feelings. As time went on I got better and better at emulating the central elements of the rhythm section on the acoustic guitar and building a melodic structure around that base.
I am particularly interested in the vocal component of playing the melody. As a prime example of how a melody can be made to sing on a stringed instrument, I would like to cite Jaco Pastorius and his wonderful playing on "A Remark You Made" (Weather Report - Heavy Weather). You can literally hear the words and at the same time no longer need them. This deeply moved me and encouraged me to seek and (sometimes) find my melodic voice on the guitar. I also have a deep emotional connection to the tonal language of guitarist Peter Green, who, like many others, is one of my important influences.
Some of the material processed on the album has a long prehistory. "Baltic Dawn" and "There Is A Way" were written in 1979 while working on the band project Windminister. I integrated basic structures of these songs into my current context. "You Came To Me" and "Lovers And Angels" are also songs with a long history, which have already been released in another version ( Ufholz and Klunker - Beautiful Machines). The rest of the tracks were written during the work on "Tomorrow (There Is A Way)". My goal here was to translate the melodic component of the songs to the guitar without limiting the possibilities of guitaristic variations and improvisations.
The important thing for me about an album is that the emotional mood is transported. This also includes the acoustic-sonic component. Recorded at Oelbergstudio (Berlin) and mixed and mastered by Christoph Stickel (CS Mastering, Vienna), this production aims to meet the highest audiophile standards. But above all, a hopeful, optimistic attitude should be recognizable. Also, or especially in difficult times: "Tomorrow (There Is A Way)".
Berlin based guitarist and composer Eberhard Klunker is completely committed to the acoustic guitar. His style could be described as "Acoustic Fusion". Beyond the "fingerstyle" tradition, his playing contains elements of rock and jazz guitar tradition, a piano - like harmony approach and percussive structures. 7usmedia
My album "Sixteen":
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" Sixteen is a thoroughly listenable recording and is highly recommended for all fans of acoustic guitar music."© James Scott http://www.minor7th.com/shorttakes6_18.html
Album "Lietzensee":
"Lietzensee might be the best acoustic release of the year!" James Filkins (Minor 7th)
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The scenic condos at Battery Park are situated on Lynn Williams Street, right across from Liberty Village Park. The 23-story building encompasses private residences that are located right above ground-level commercial space. A popular spot for area entrepreneurs and young professionals, Battery Park Condos provide easy access to area recreation, including Toronto's bustling entertainment district and the lively waterfront.
Residents will enjoy an impressive amount of on-site amenities, including many provided by a partnership with Battery Park Club. A few perks include a private gym, indoor pool facility, and even a full sauna. The Battery Park Condos are connected to the Battery Park Club via a 2-story pedestrian bridge, allowing residents to access the club without leaving the building.
As one of Toronto's oldest neighborhoods, Liberty Village is well established with an ideal balance of private residences and local restaurants, coffee shops, boutiques, and more. The central-location offers easy access to the bustling waterfront, the entertainment district, and the financial district, each of which can easily be accessed within a 15-20 minute commute.
The flexible condos at Battery Park are offered in a wide array of sizes and layouts, making it easy to select your perfect new home. Young professionals and couples would enjoy the smaller units, like the studio or the one bedroom condos, while buyers seeking a bit more room should consider the one bedroom + den condos or the expansive two bedroom condos. Battery Park also offers a small selection of townhome units.
The modern condos and townhomes all feature open-concept floorplans with clean sightlines and tons of natural light. Upscale features include laminate wood flooring throughout, stainless steel appliances, and private balconies, which offer stunning city and park views.


It's been a great Term One in boarding! The refurbishment to the houses along with the addition of a few pieces of furniture certainly added to the girls excitement (and the parents ) upon their return.
Most girls have settled well into boarding life despite bouts of homesickness – all of which is perfectly normal and to be expected. They are all however, making the most of the opportunity they have and I commend them for the way they have taken on bard the requirements of residential living. It's not easy living in a boarding house, much compromise is needed but I'm delighted to say that on the whole, the girls have been great.
The weekend recreation programme, along with Sunday fitness and make up classes, has been very well received and once again, it's good to see the girls relax and enjoy the company of their peers on weekends – away from the stresses and challenges of school and study. We hope to continue offering variety of different activities to the girls in Term Two.
As you're aware by now we will be installing cameras in the houses as a deterrent to the persistent theft problem we have had to content with for some time. I hope that these will be up and running in the very near future.
Thank you to all those parents who have completed the online food survey. As you can appreciate, it's hard to cater to the dietary likes and dislikes of all the girls, but we certainly want to make sure we are taking both theirs and your feedback and suggestions on board as much as possible. The chef will look over the comments during the forthcoming break and devise an appropriate menu going forward, which will , I hope, be reflective of the comments and suggestions made.
I wish you all a happy and holy Easter and a wonderful time over the holidays with your girls. Boarding will reopen on Monday 29th April at 3pm, remember that term 2 is the winter uniform term and the uniform shop will be open from 2pm on this day.
I will be away on long service leave for the first two weeks of term, back on May 13th. Please however, do not hesitate to email me if you need to during this time. I am always available to you even if it takes me a little longer than usual due to the time difference (I'll be travelling) to get back to you.


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LCS 2021 Spring Betting Guide
The 2021 LCS Spring Split betting craze is just about to start! The tensions are high, the teams had plenty of time to recuperate and make necessary roster alterations, and we're about to experience the start of a brand-new LCS schedule.
These next few weeks ought to be outright chaotic because of all the format changes. No worries, we'll address them in more detail later on. The most important thing you should know about right away is the Preseason Lock-In event. It's a brand-new asset in LCS competitive season and the only thing you can bet on at the moment. More on that later on!
For now, our attention swirls towards 2021 LCS Spring Split betting opportunities. Let's inspect the best bookmakers first!
New and Improved LCS 2021 Season
Before we kick this section off, I advise you to take a look at the official LCS season update. It's a comprehensive read, but worth your time.
If you're too lazy or you don't have time to read through all that, the next section ought to be right up your alley… at least in terms of betting on 2021 LCS Spring Split!
Format Changes
2021 LCS Spring Split is divided into three parts.
LCS Lock-In Event – January 15th to 30th
LCS Spring Split – February 5th to March 14th
Mid-Season Showdown – March 20th to April 11th
The show continues with the Summer Split lasting from June 4th through August 1st, finalized with LCS Championship from August 7th to 29th. No worries guys, the changes aren't as drastic as they might seem at the first glance.
The Lock-In event is pretty much a standalone competition that doesn't really have any effect on the rest of the season. It's basically a short three-week event introduced for three main reasons. First, to build hype ahead of the all-new season of LCS. Second, to allow teams to test things out in a safe environment… and three, to allow 2021 LCS Spring Split betting enthusiasts to test the waters too.
Why should LCS teams participate in it then? Well, for starters, they have to. Plus, there's a solid $150,000 winner-takes-all grand prize, with an additional $50,000 going to a charity of their choice. Not too shabby, don't you agree?
The remainder of the season is pretty straightforward with minor changes. The rankings don't reset after the end of the Spring Split – they carry over and drastically increase the importance of consistency later on in the season.
What about Mid-Season Showdown? What's that all about? No worries fellas, that's just Riot Games mixing up the nomenclature and going all fancy on us.
Most Notable Contestants
Now let's change up the pace a bit. Instead of rushing through cold hard facts about 2021 LCS Spring Split betting, let's check out the most notable contestants – the teams you should bet on if you value good returns.
Obviously, we're starting off with the LCS team that had the biggest share of news coverage over the last few weeks or so. It's Cloud9, of course, the worldwide renowned NA team whose expectations must be sky-high for the 2021 LCS season.
Last year, their LCS performance was pretty solid, especially early on when their winning mentality was through the roof. Their form dropped as the season went on, and they failed to take a stance on the 2020 LCS Summer Playoffs.
But, 2021 ought to be their year. 2021 ought to be the year in which Cloud9 snatch the LCS trophy and make a statement on the Worlds. The latter doesn't necessarily mean they'll reach well into the playoffs, but venturing past the group stage isn't mission impossible. It all depends on how quickly Perkz will sync up with his new team.
Team SoloMid are the defending LCS champions. Their rise to the top of NA last season was a pretty weird one. No one really thought they'd make it that far… but they kept rising up to the occasion, defeating C9, Liquid, and FlyQuest. And to think it all started with a 3:0 blowout against Golden Guardians; damn!
New year, same TSM dubs 😎 pic.twitter.com/GilXWMyIiy
— TSM (@TSM) January 12, 2021
The only problem is – Bjergsen is out of the equation. TSM can't count on their leader anymore. He will be missed, that's for sure; his experience and mechanical skillset will be difficult to match. It will be interesting to see what TSM can do to alleviate such a major loss. Failing to do so will almost certainly result in a poor performance this season.
As stated earlier, TSM and Team Liquid will be the biggest threats to C9's title tendencies. The latter ought to prove to be a tougher nut to crack. Boosted by the arrivals of Alphari and Santorin, Team Liquid will be hoping for a marvelous 2021 LCS season. LoL Worlds qualification is the prime goal, though I reckon they'll be looking for a proper title run too.
Do they stand a chance? Well, I honestly consider them a level above TSM. Don't get me wrong, both teams have their strengths and weaknesses, but considering TL's newest arrivals, they should have the competitive edge here.
Next up, let's talk about Evil Geniuses! Last year, EG's machinery went the route everyone expected. They reached the playoffs as a true middle-of-the-pack team, finishing the Summer Split in sixth place. They had a close encounter with FlyQuest which could've gone either way. Unfortunately for EG, they were on the losing end, but luckily 100T were no match for them.
Svenskeren and the EG boys have a solid mixture of experience and talent. Their newest arrivals, Impact and IgNar, will be under extra scrutiny, especially during the Lock-In event. Much of EG's initial snowballing potential will be up for grabs in Lock-In.
If they can reach working temperature right away, they might be an important figure for the top four discussions. If, on the other hand, they fail to assert their dominance and reach middle-of-the-pack status in Lock-In, they will be in a world of trouble later on.
100 Thieves
Lastly – 100 Thieves! While 100T did reach last year's Summer Playoffs, they lost 3:0 against EG right off the bat. They were seeded into the losers' bracket which meant they were ready to pack their bags. What sort of performance can we expect from them in 2021?
I expect 100T to do much better this year! Realistically, the sheer tenacity and resilience of their roster, coupled with the fact they should have superior synergy at the start of the season, ought to have a positive impact on their performance. I expect a lot from them; I wouldn't be surprised if they end up clinching the Worlds!
Outright Betting on 2021 LCS Spring
Unfortunately, due to the all-new format and the changes surrounding it, League of Legends betting sites have opted out of featuring outright winner LoL betting options on the whole event. On the bright side, they do have outright winner betting options for the inaugural LCS Lock-In event.
Before we go into more details, let's check out the odds:
Cloud9 +150
Liquid +200
TSM +500
100 Thieves +700
Evil Geniuses +1000
FlyQuest +1600
CLG +2000
Immortals +2000
Dignitas +5000
Golden Guardians +5000
Perkz-powered Cloud9 is the clear-cut favorite here. Chances of them missing out on the opportunity to snatch another LCS title are next to non-existent. But, if someone's going to take that flattering title and put it beyond C9's reach, it's Team Liquid. Don't get me wrong, such a scenario is highly unlikely, but it does happen, it's going to be courtesy of Team Liquid.
So, should your 2021 LCS Spring Split betting slips incorporate an outright winner wager on the inaugural Lock-In event too?
Well, yes if you like the odds on Cloud9 and Liquid. If +150 and +200 are too low for your taste, you're better off avoiding this one altogether… or place a low stake wager on 100T. At +700, they could be a proper upset right off the bat.
Hey, it ain't much, but it's honest work!
Where to Bet on 2021 LCS Spring Split – Best LoL Bookmakers
Even though betting on League of Legends goes way back, newcomers are still flooding the gates! Plenty of people want to see what the LoL betting fuss is all about; plenty of them are just one-timers wanting to get some cheap thrills. No matter your personal betting preferences, if you're a newcomer and you can't find a good bookie on your own, our LoL betting sites guide is what you should be reading next.
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Columns, Constitutional Law, Military	 October 9, 2007 October 9, 2007
U.S. Torture and the Loss of American Identity
Rights on the Rack: Alleged torture in terror war imperils U.S. standards of humanity
Here is a prior column on the use of torture by the U.S. from March 2003:
In Afghanistan, it is hardly surprising to find two dead bodies with signs of torture. This week, however, a shocking U.S. military coroner's report also suggested that the most likely suspect in the homicides was the U.S. government. Even more disturbing is emerging evidence that the United States may be operating something that would have seemed unimaginable only two years ago: an American torture facility.
Credible reports now indicate that the government, with the approval of high-ranking officials, is engaging in systematic techniques considered by many to be torture.
U.S. officials have admitted using techniques that this nation previously denounced as violations of international law. One official involved in the "interrogation center" in Afghanistan said "if you don't violate someone's human rights, you probably aren't doing your job."
For months, international human rights groups have been protesting activities at the Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan. In a closed-off part of the base, the CIA has constructed an "interrogation center" out of metal shipping containers. Last year, reports began to surface that the CIA was getting information the old-fashioned way — by breaking suspects physically, except when they inconveniently die.
There is a striking consistency to these accounts, including those from unnamed U.S. officials. Following the arrest of terrorist suspect Abu Zubeida last year after he was shot in the chest, groin and thigh, U.S. officials admitted withholding painkillers as an inducement to force information from him. For part of his interrogation, John Walker Lindh was held naked in an unheated metal container in the dead of winter and duct-taped to a stretcher with a bullet in his leg.
The latest allegation concerns two men who died while guests of the CIA. According to the military coroner, both men show "blunt force trauma" that contributed to their deaths. They died within a week of each other at the base, one of a pulmonary embolism and one of a heart attack. Both cases are now officially listed as homicides.
One U.S. official is quoted as predicting that "this investigation will not go well for us."
U.S. Special Forces troops have been accused of beating suspects before turning them over for exposure to other techniques, such as being kept awake for days or forced to stand or kneel for long periods in painful positions. Witnesses also reported the use of bright lights and loud noises to reduce suspects to blithering idiots through sleep deprivation.
To the amazement of the international community, the U.S. government has openly admitted that it is now using such "stress and duress techniques." These practices would be unconstitutional — if not criminal — if committed in the United States.
However, the government insists that it can use the techniques abroad and that they fall just short of a technical definition of torture.
Respected international organizations like Human Rights Watch and Amnesty International and other groups disagree and have condemned the techniques as flagrant violations of international law. Though not declaring them to be torture, the European Court of Human Rights found in 1978 that identical practices used by the British in Ireland were "inhuman" and in violation of various international agreements.
Among the violations is the denial of rights under the Geneva Convention, which states in Article 17 that "no physical or mental torture, nor any other form of coercion, may be inflicted on prisoners of war to secure from them information of any kind whatsoever."
There is no retroactive clause: The U.S. cannot round up suspects, torture them and, if they die, retroactively label them enemy combatants outside of the Geneva Convention.
The Bush administration position is also dangerously shortsighted: Its alleged use of torture puts every service member in any Iraq war at risk. Saddam Hussein can now cite the U.S. in support of his taste for torture.
Hussein missed his opportunity to market his services. When U.S. techniques have proved unavailing, officials have transferred suspects to countries that we have previously denounced for grotesque violations of human rights. Suspects are simply shipped to Pakistan, Saudi Arabia or Morocco with a list of questions for more crude torture techniques.
One official involved in these interrogations explained that "we don't kick the [expletive] out of them. We send them to other countries so they can kick the [expletive] out of them."
This week, West Virginia Sen. John D. Rockefeller actually encouraged the U.S. to hand over the recently arrested Al Qaeda suspect Khalid Shaikh Mohammed to another country for torture. Whatever legal distinction Rockefeller sees in using surrogates to do our torturing, it is hardly a moral distinction. As a result, we are now driving the new market for torture-derived information. We have gone from a nation that once condemned torture to one that contracts out for torture services.
Instead of continuing our long fight against torture, we now seek to adopt more narrow definitions to satisfy our own acquired appetite for coercive interrogations. If the U.S. is responsible for the deaths of the two men in Afghanistan, it is more than homicide. It would be suicide for a nation once viewed as the very embodiment of human rights.
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MANCHESTER — The Manchester Garden Club will welcome a dynamic, fun and knowledgeable horticulturalist, Nancy DuBrule-Clemente, owner of Natureworks, in Northford. She will teach about pruning in her 'Old Wood, New Wood – A Pruning Primer' talk.
Learn the reasons for pruning shrubs at different times of the year. Understand the natural habit of a plant, how to prune to generate abundant flowers and fruit on new wood as well as how to deal with dead and diseased wood. DuBrule-Clemente is a featured speaker at the FGCCT Flower Show, has authored two books and teaches classes throughout Connecticut.
The meeting will take place Monday, Nov. 12, at 7 p.m., at Center Congregational Church, 11 Center St. It is open to the public and light refreshments are served. A $5 donation is suggested for guests.
BOLTON — St. Maurice Church will hold its annual Christmas fair, 'Sleigh Bells Ring,' on Saturday, Nov. 17, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 32 Hebron Road. This holiday event features handmade Raggedy Ann and Andy dolls, jelly baskets, hand-knit items, fresh evergreen baskets, clothes for American Girl dolls, Christmas tree skirts, 'Take-A-Chance' booth, homemade apple pies and holiday baked goods. Photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus will take place from 10:30 a.m. to noon.
Lunch includes homemade clam chowder, baked potatoes, hearty stew and chili. Over 40 crafters will be in attendance. The facility is handicapped accessible.
MANCHESTER — The Friends of Music at Emanuel will present Mohamed Shams, pianist, on Saturday, Nov. 10, at 7 p.m. at Emanuel Lutheran Church, 60 Church St.
Shams is the winner of numerous international competitions and has appeared as the featured soloist with The Cairo Symphony Orchestra, The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and more. The program will include works by Franck, Chopin, Scriabin and Schubert, played on Emanuel's restored 1893 Steinway concert grand. A reception will follow in Luther Hall. The concert is free. Donations are welcome. Visit www.friendsofmusicatemanuel.org for more information.
MANCHESTER — The Army & Navy Club breakfast, commemorating Veterans Day and 100 years since ending World War I will take place on Sunday, Nov. 11, at 1090 Main St.
The menu will feature pancakes, sausage, bacon, coffee, juices and mimosas. Breakfast will take place from 8 to 11 a.m. Cost to attend is $8 per adult and $4 per child 12 and under. Proceeds will help defray costs of the club's 100th anniversary in May 2019.
MANCHESTER — The next meeting of the Manchester Art Association will be Wednesday, Nov. 14, at 7 p.m. in the auditorium of the Arbors, 403 West Center St. Extra parking is available at Manchester Manor next door.
Note the meeting is the second Wednesday, due to Thanksgiving. The guest artist, David Lussier, will demonstrate painting alla prima in oil. He is an award-winning contemporary impressionist and nationally-recognized plein air painter and workshop instructor. The program will include a members' Art-of-the-Month competition and light refreshments. The meeting is free and open to the public.
BOLTON — St. George's Episcopal Church will hold its 7th annual 'Turkey and a Thirty' Foodshare collection to benefit families in need on Sunday, Nov. 18. The collection will be held from 9 a.m. to noon in the parking lot of St. George's Episcopal Church, 1150 Boston Turnpike.
Santa will accept your gifts of frozen turkeys and/or a monetary donation in any amount. Make checks payable to Foodshare. Visit www.facebook.com/StGeorgesBoltonCT or call 860-643-9203 for further information.
MANCHESTER — Mall in the Hall will take place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 17, at Second Congregational Church, 385 North Main St. The event will feature Avon, Tupperware, Mary-Kay, Pampered Chef, PartyLite and more. Proceeds support the food pantry.
MANCHESTER — The graphic design program at Manchester Community College will hold an opening reception for the exhibition, The Iceberg Portraits, a graphic-design internship show on Thursday, Nov. 15, from 6 to 8 p.m. The exhibition and reception will be in the C-D hallway beside the Hans Weiss Newspace Gallery in the SBM Charitable Foundation Building. The exhibition will run from Nov. 8 through Dec. 4.
The exhibition is staged in collaboration with Dyshann Anderson from Aquastone Graphic Arts & Print, where the student artists, Sarah Beth Norris and Maria Shaer, did 150-hour internships last spring. Anderson, Norris and Shaer will be on hand to discuss the work.
The "Iceberg Portraits" are inspired by the theory of omission, a turn of phrase used to describe Ernest Hemingway's style of journalism, in which he focused on immediate events with little context or interpretation. Anderson experimented with the minimalist technique in illustration and design with clients. The exhibition is designed to inspire and challenge graphic art students to rethink techniques and to bring awareness to new possibilities in art, advertising and design.
MANCHESTER — The Manchester Public Library, 586 Main St., will host a craft event, featuring a table runner out of repurposed books, on Tuesday, Nov. 13, at 7 p.m.
All materials will be supplied for this adults-only craft. Using discarded books, glue, and paper punches, attendees will construct a table runner, perfect for the upcoming holiday season. No registration is required for this free event. For more information, call Jenn Bartlett at 860-645-0821.
MANCHESTER — The Manchester Public Library, 586 Main St., will host a unicorn themed party for adults on Saturday, Nov. 10, from 2 to 4 p.m. The party will feature rainbowlicious food, the opportunity to paint a unicorn on a canvas, while supplies last, unicorn photo props and more. This party is for adults 18-plus only. No registration is required for this free event. For more information, visit http://library.townofmanchester.org or call Jenn Bartlett at 860-645-0821.
MANCHESTER — The Manchester Public Library, 586 Main St., will host its November meeting of the adult book club on Monday, Nov. 26, at 7 p.m. This month's selection is "Cleopatra: A Life" by Stacy Schiff.
Famous long before she was notorious, Cleopatra has gone down in history for all the wrong reasons. Shakespeare and Shaw put words in her mouth. Michelangelo, Tiepolo, and Elizabeth Taylor put a face to her name. Along the way, Cleopatra's supple personality and the drama of her circumstances have been lost. In a masterly return to the classical sources, Schiff boldly separates fact from fiction.
No registration is required for this free book discussion event. Copies of the book are available for check out at the main library. For more information, visit http://library.townofmanchester.org or call Jenn Bartlett at 860-645-0821.
MANCHESTER — The Manchester Library system is hosting the following events for children. See library.townofmanchester.org for details.
Late Fall Storytime Session: The next storytime session began the week of Nov. 5 with storytimes for infants, one-year olds, two-year olds and three-to-five year olds. Age-specific storytimes are offered multiple times a week, as well as drop-in storytimes for all ages some mornings, evenings and on Saturday mornings. Call or see the storytime brochure for further details. This session will run through Dec. 15. Locations: Mary Cheney Library, 586 Main St, Manchester, 860-645-0577; Whiton Branch Library, 100 North Main St., 860-643-6892.
Unicorn Party Family Program: Friday, Nov. 16, from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. This party is for children eager to play games, like 'Pin the Horn on the Unicorn' and make unicorn crafts. There will be photo opportunities and goodie bags. This activity is free and no registration is required. Call the Children's Department at 860-645-0577 for more info. Location: Mary Cheney Library.
MANCHESTER — Cole Porter's classic musical comedy, "Kiss Me, Kate" will be staged by with Little Theatre of Manchester through Nov. 18, at Cheney Hall, 177 Hartford Road.
Passions run high as leading lady Lilli Vanessi and her ex-husband, actor/director Fred Graham, battle onstage and off in a production of Shakespeare's Taming of the Shrew. With romance, comedy, sophistication, and behind-the-scenes high jinks, the play combines the irreverent humor of Porter and William Shakespeare.
The LTM production is directed by Gloria Trombley of Manchester, with music direction by Kim Aliczi and choreography by Alexis Tibble-Bryant and Rick Fountain. Actors include KC Beauregard (Manchester), Jacob Boegesson (New Britain), Lindsay Botticello (Vernon), Saralynne Brown ( Windsor ), Adrienne Buckley (Ellington), Jackie DeMaio ( South Glastonbury ), Rick Fountain (West Hartford), James Galarneau (Manchester), Rich Gallacher (Colchester), Tim Grant (Manchester), Lucia Greene (East Hartford), Khara Hoyer (Windsor), Lauren Hyne (Bloomfield), Rodney K (Canton), Bennet Kaliq (Glastonbury), Mark O'Donnell (Windsor), Shawn Procunair (New London), Jena Rogers (Willimantic), Randy Ronco (Rocky Hill), Sosa Santo (Glastonbury), Cecilia Stallone (Coventry), Wayne Trembly (Mansfield Center), Sal Uccello (Middletown), Amanda Urquhart (Ellington), and Lucas Veo (Manchester).
Tickets are available for purchase at CheneyHall.org or by calling the Cheney Hall box office at 860-647-9824. Tickets are $30 for VIPs and $25 for general seating.
The play will run on the following dates: Nov. 9 to 11 and Nov. 16 to 18, at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays. Discounts are available for seniors and students. Manchester Community College students can receive a free general admission ticket with a valid student ID and Greater Hartford Arts Council Let's GO Arts! members are eligible for 2-for-1 tickets.
MANCHESTER — Members of the Manchester Lions Club are looking for volunteers to help out in the community. Visit www.manchesterlionsclub.org, email wolfeusa100@gmail.com or call 860-709-2420 for more information.
MANCHESTER — Celebrate Recovery, a Christ-centered recovery group, meets Thursday evenings from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at the Manchester Church of the Nazarene, 218 Main St. The group includes worship, encouraging messages and gathering in small groups. For more information, contact Dave at profdave8@cox.net or 860-432-8251.


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These Doja Cat Schiaparelli memes are really something else
The first Paris Fashion Week of 2023 was bold and beautiful to say the least. The world watched in amazement and awe as many of the biggest brands in the business presented their latest collections in European cities from 17th January 2023 until 22nd January.
As interesting as the clothes that go down the runway are those worn by attendees at the Paris Fashion Week shows. This year, Doja Cat seemed to steal the show with her stunning Schiaparelli look, sending the internet into a frenzy ever since she was spotted on the internet. Unsurprisingly, the eclectic fit has been replaced by some pretty hilarious memes to match. Keep scrolling to check out some of the best memes.
There are already plenty of memes focused on Schiaparelli's outfit from Doja Cat.
When Doja Cat showed up at Paris Fashion Week in a bright red custom dress from Schiaparelli's Spring/Summer 2023 Haute Couture, onlookers were shocked to say the least. Apart from the dress, Doja adorned every visible part of her skin with similar red body paint and her over 30,000 crystals. Like it or not, Doja's dress was the talk of fashion week and a meme soon followed.
Clearly, the jokes are endless when it comes to Doja's over-the-top look.
"Doja Cat definitely did eyelid things to spook people in middle school," joked one user on Twitter.
Regardless of what you think of Doja's look, the Schiaparelli-designed costume did exactly what it was meant to do: grab attention. It was Kylie Jenner in a custom Schiaparelli dress with a lion's head emblazoned across her chest.
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Q: How to deserialize Flume's Avro events coming to Spark? I have Flume Avro sink and SparkStreaming program that read the sink.
CDH 5.1 , Flume 1.5.0 , Spark 1.0 , using Scala as program lang on Spark
i was able to make the Spark example and count the Flume Avro Events.
however i was not able to De serialize the Flume Avro Event into string\text and then parse the structure row.
Does anyone have an example of how to do so using Scala?

A: You can deserialize the flume events with the below code:
val eventBody = stream.map(e => new String(e.event.getBody.array))

Here's an example of a spark streaming application for analyzing popular hashtags from twitter using a flume twitter source and avro sink to push the events to spark:
import org.apache.spark.streaming.{ Seconds, StreamingContext }
import org.apache.spark.SparkContext._
import org.apache.spark.streaming.twitter._
import org.apache.spark.SparkConf
import org.apache.spark.streaming._
import org.apache.spark.{ SparkContext, SparkConf }
import org.apache.spark.storage.StorageLevel
import org.apache.spark.streaming.flume._

object PopularHashTags {

val conf = new SparkConf().setMaster("local[4]").setAppName("PopularHashTags").set("spark.executor.memory", "1g")
val sc = new SparkContext(conf)

def main(args: Array[String]) {

sc.setLogLevel("WARN")

System.setProperty("twitter4j.oauth.consumerKey", <consumerKey>)
System.setProperty("twitter4j.oauth.consumerSecret", <consumerSecret>)
System.setProperty("twitter4j.oauth.accessToken", <accessToken>)
System.setProperty("twitter4j.oauth.accessTokenSecret", <accessTokenSecret>)

val ssc = new StreamingContext(sc, Seconds(5))
val filter = args.takeRight(args.length)
val stream = FlumeUtils.createStream(ssc, <hostname>, <port>)

val tweets = stream.map(e => new String(e.event.getBody.array))

val hashTags = tweets.flatMap(status => status.split(" ").filter(_.startsWith("#")))

val topCounts60 = hashTags.map((_, 1)).reduceByKeyAndWindow(_ + _, Seconds(60))
  .map { case (topic, count) => (count, topic) }
  .transform(_.sortByKey(false))

// Print popular hashtags
topCounts60.foreachRDD(rdd => {
  val topList = rdd.take(10)
  println("\nPopular topics in last 60 seconds (%s total):".format(rdd.count()))
  topList.foreach { case (count, tag) => println("%s (%s tweets)".format(tag, count)) }
})

stream.count().map(cnt => "Received " + cnt + " flume events.").print()

ssc.start()
ssc.awaitTermination()
    }

}

A: You can implement a custom decoder inorder to deserialize. Provide the expected type information along with it.

A: Try the code below:
stream.map(e => "Event:header:" + e.event.get(0).toString
                + "body: " + new String(e.event.getBody.array)).print

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Microsoft's New 'Azure ML' Platform Will Help Predict the Future
Microsoft has been on quite a cloud roll lately and on Tuesday it announced a new cloud-based machine learning platform called Azure ML, which enables companies to use the power of the cloud to build applications and APIs based on big data and predict future events instead of looking backwards at what happened. The product is built on the machine learning capabilities already available in several Microsoft products including Xbox and Bing and using predefined templates and workflows has been built to help companies launch predictive applications much more quickly than traditional development methods, even allowing customers to publish APIs and web services on top of the Azure ML platform. Joseph Sirosh, corporate vice president at Microsoft, was in charge of the Azure ML, and spent years at Amazon before joining Microsoft to lead this effort.
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