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Spiderman's back! Helio Castroneves wins IZOD IndyCar Firestone 550 at Texas Motor Speedway
Janine Cloud
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On Friday, Helio Castroneves was not happy when Penske racing teammate Will Power won the Verizon P1 Award for the IZOD IndyCar Series Firestone 550 by nearly two mph over the second place qualifier. He muttered about setups, then promptly went to work getting those setups.
On Saturday, Castroneves became Spiderman again, climbing the fence after scoring his fourth career win at Texas Motor Speedway. He not only broke his tie with Sam Hornish Jr. for most IndyCar wins at the Great American Speedway, but he moved past Ft.Worth's Johnny Rutherford for 12th on the all-time wins list.
Castroneves took the lead from Marco Andretti on lap 96 and never looked back. He won by 4.6919 seconds over second-place Ryan Hunter-Reay, with Tony Kanaan right behind.
"The boys did a hell of a job and Chevy did a great job because we were not only able to manage our tires and manage our fuel but it was the setup," said Castroneves. "We did our homework, and thank God it paid off. Texas is awesome. I love this place!"
Hunter-Reay was less enthusiastic about the night, despite his second-place finish.
"Man the drivers had to drive it tonight," he said. "That was an interesting race."
He and Kanaan agreed that the reduced downforce combined with rapid tire falloff made the cars a handful.
Ed Carpenter and early leader Marco Andretti rounded out the top five.
"It's always good when you win a race. Everything is beautiful!" said Castroneves. Owner Roger Penske agreed, "I always like to get some of Eddie's money."
The race featured five lead changes among four drivers with Castroneves in front for 132 of the 228 laps.
Only three cautions slowed the pace:
Laps 5-13, Pippa Mann lost an engine in Turn 3
Laps 54-62 Scott Dixon had a mechanical issue and stalled in Turn 4
Laps 113-121 E.J. Viso spun in Turn 1.
With the win, Castroneves takes sole ownership of the points lead, 22 up on Andretti.
The series heads for Milwaukee IndyFest June 12 - 15.
Janine, aka Lisa or LJ, Cloud, a fifth-generation Texan, lives in Houston and considers Texas Motor Speedway her home track.
She's been a part of the Skirts and Scuffs team since May 2011, going from contributor to media rep, photographer, and associate editor covering both NASCAR and IZOD IndyCar. Janine considers it a privilege to represent the site at the track and to share with readers the excitement of the world of motorsports.
Spiderman's back! Helio Castroneves wins IZOD IndyCar Firestone 550 at Texas Motor Speedway Reviewed by Janine Cloud on Sunday, June 09, 2013 Rating: 5
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Performing Hysteria
Images and Imaginations of Hysteria
Braun, Johanna (editor)
"We seem to be living in hysterical times. A simple Google search reveals the sheer bottomless well of "hysterical" discussions on diverse topics such as the #metoo movement, Trumpianism, border wars, Brexit, transgender liberation, Black Lives Matter, COVID-19, and climate change, to name only a few. Against the backdrop of such recent deployments of hysteria in popular discourse––particularly as they emerge in times of material and hermeneutic crisis––Performing Hysteria re-engages the notion of "hysteria". Performing Hysteria rigorously mines late 20th- and early 21st-century (primarily visual) culture for signs of hysteria. The various essays in this volume contribute to the multilayered and complex discussions that surround and foster this resurgent interest in hysteria––covering such areas as art, literature, theatre, film, television, dance; crossing such disciplines as cultural studies, political science, philosophy, history, media, disability, race and ethnicity, and gender studies; and analysing stereotypical images and representations of the hysteric in relation to cultural sciences and media studies. Of particular importance is the volume's insistence on taking the intersection of hysteria and performance seriously."
hysteria studies; theatre and performance studies; visual culture studies; cultural studies; gender studies; disability studies; Jewish studies; critical race and ethnic studies
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Gender studies, gender groups
Psychology: emotions
Funder name: KU Leuven Fund for Fair Open Access; Austrian Science Fund (FWF) as part of the Erwin Schrödinger research project "The Hysteric as Conceptual Operator": [J 4164-G24].

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We made it into the Herts Ad!
bargain for a £15 donation really limited spaces on this one!
Three St Albans companies are coming together to host a fundraising evening to support a charity bringing music to children with cancer.
The evening will be hosted in the Bulthaup lifestyle space in George Street and will feature cooking demonstrations by the Gaggenau chef, advice from a wine specialist, an iPhone photography workshop and art print exhibition.
Donation is £15 which includes a glass of carefully selected prosecco and nibbles created by the Gaggenau chef. A selection of wine will be available for purchase by the glass during the evening and art prints from the gallery will be available to order.
All proceeds will be going to Teens Unite Fighting Cancer in memory of local resident Harry-Krish Mootoosamy.
Gaggenau home economist Sarah will be creating dishes throughout the evening on the amazing range of cooking appliances for you to try.
Clint from Bulthaup, will be available to discuss living space and architectural kitchens.
Frank from Thirtynine10 Fine Wine Merchants will be donating the Prosecco and will be on hand to answer any the questions you may have about wine. Any profit from the bar will be donated to the charity.
Ann Kelly, Learn Digital Photo will be exhibiting her work around the venue and during the evening will be giving a talk on, "getting the best out of your smartphone". She will be using an iPhone for this demonstration, however, the learning and Apps demonstrated can be applied to any smart camera phone.
Ann will be sharing amazing tips and tricks on how to use your camera phone and showing you her favourite camera apps to enhance those images for sharing on Instagram/Facebook/Twitter.
Harry-Krish Mootoosamy, father, husband, son, brother and friend to many lived most of his short but full life locally. A week after celebrating his 39th Birthday, Harry-Krish was diagnosed with Stage IV Pancreatic Cancer. He fought the disease for 7 long and tough months and left his 3 children, the eldest being 5 years old, a young wife and a large community of devastated family and friends. This evening is being held in Harry-Krish's memory to support the passions of his life - his young children and music. Harry-Krish was a lover of music, singing in band with his St Columba's and Loretto school friends even during his battle.
His family has carefully chosen Teens Unite Fighting Cancer and will work them with the proceeds from the evening to bring music to teenagers.
Teens Unite Fighting Cancer is a Hertfordshire based charity, set up ten years ago, providing the on-going emotional and social support that studies and experts agree is desperately needed for teenagers. Teens Unite is the only charity in the U.K. that provides help for teens at this time, uniting young people and rebuilding lives from diagnosis, through treatment and beyond. The charity is currently organising a 1day music project and proceeds from this evening will go towards funding this day, giving the teenagers an escape from their daily battle against a devastating illness.
Do join us for what promises to be an informal, engaging evening of food, drink and photography in support of a very worthy cause.
This is a ticket only event as numbers are limited and it will be by invitation. Book early to avoid disappointment!


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Washington Nationals Trade Deadline Chatter
Washington Nationals: Drew Storen, Danny Espinosa And The 2013 Non-Waiver Trade Deadline
Drew Storen's name has come up in previous seasons as the late July non-waiver trade deadline came and went without him being dealt. Will it be another month of dealing with rumors for the former Washington Nationals' closer as the 2013 Trade Deadline approaches? Will the Nats be active?
By Patrick Reddington@federalbaseball Jun 24, 2013, 5:11pm EDT
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Drew Storen's last relief appearance came Friday night against the Colorado Rockies in relief of fellow '09 1st Round pick Stephen Strasburg. The Washington Nationals' no.1 overall pick from 2009 went seven innings in a strong outing in Nationals Park, and the no.10 pick of that draft class threw a 14-pitch scoreless eighth, walking leadoff batter Dexter Fowler before buckling down to record three straight outs (DJ LeMahie on a popped up bunt; Carlos Gonzalez looking with an 0-2 fastball, and Michael Cuddyer swinging with the 0-2 wipeout slider), setting Rafael Soriano up for the save.
When Nats' GM Mike Rizzo signed Soriano as a free agent this winter, this was how he envisioned things working. Had Strasburg not made it through seven, Tyler Clippard might have preceded Storen out of the pen with an inning of work in relief. Though Storen and Clippard had previously served as the team's closer, the ninth inning would be Soriano's in 2013. "One of them is going to close out the seventh," Rizzo said this winter, "one will close out the eighth and one will finish the game in the ninth and we feel pretty good about that."
"He's actually pitching more," the manager said, "[Bullpen coach] Jimmy Lett just said something to me. 'What was he coming in there throwing [Carlos] Gonzalez changeups and backdoor sliders?'" - Davey Johnson on Drew Storen vs the Rockies
Johnson said this was the case on Friday night in the nation's capital. Storen closed out the eighth and Soriano locked down the win, earning his 19th save in 22 opportunities so far. "I mean, [Storen] had the tough part of the lineup," Davey Johnson told reporters after the win over the Rockies. Storen faced the 1-4 hitters in the eighth, Soriano 5-8 in the ninth. "He really pitched the two tough hitters in their lineup really tough."
"He's actually pitching more," the manager said, "[Bullpen coach] Jimmy Lett just said something to me. 'What was he coming in there throwing [Carlos] Gonzalez changeups and backdoor sliders?' I said, 'I like that, he's pitching. Everybody knows he throws hard. And it keeps them back a little bit better and then when he did throw the fastball to Gonzalez, after a lot of junk up there, it just froze him, I liked that."
While Storen's struggled to retire left-handed hitters (.339/.397/.607 w/ all 4 HRs he's allowed hit by LHB), Johnson left the right-hander in against Gonzalez (.305/.348/.533 vs RHP) and Storen shut the Rockies' All-Star slugger down pretty convincingly.
Storen struggled at the start of the season, of course, posting a 5.43 ERA with one walk (0.87 BB/9) and 12 Ks (10.45 K/9) in 10 1/3 innings pitched in March/April, with opposing hitters putting up a .333/.348/.533 line against the right-hander. Opponents had a .304/.377/.391 line against Storen in May as the 25-year-old right-hander lowered the ERA a little to 3.65 for the month, while walking five (3.65 BB/9) and striking out nine (6.57 K/9) in 12 1/3 IP.
Aside from one bad outing against the Rockies (4 H, 1 BB, 3 ER in 1.0 IP), Storen's had a strong month of June though, with a 3.68 ERA, two walks (2.45 BB/9) and nine Ks (11.05 K/9) in 7 1/3 IP in which opposing hitters have a .214/.267/.429 line. Davey Johnson was happy with what he saw from Storen in his last outing.
Will teams looking for a closer, with the non-waiver trade deadline approaching, once again ask the Nationals about the former closer's availability?
The Boston Globe's Nick Cafardo listed Storen as a "interesting alternative" for teams looking for late inning relief. "Storen was the Nationals' closer two years ago, saving 43 games," the Globe reporter wrote Sunday, "He had a good season last year, but has fallen off this year with a 1.433 WHIP. The feeling is he could get those juices flowing again. He's done the job before, but has been replaced by Rafael Soriano." Storen's name has come up in trade rumors before, with reports in 2011 saying Storen was possibly going to Minnesota in return for then-Twins-now-Nats' center fielder Denard Span.
Would the Nationals consider dealing Storen now? With fans turning out in the nation's capital and the team struggling, Washington Post writer Thomas Boswell wrote this morning that he thinks there might be some "mid-course corrections" coming in the next few weeks for the (37-38) Nats some thought would go to the World Series this year when the season began. The decision the Nationals have to make, in the WaPost reporter's opinion, is a difficult one:
"What moves can you make? And which do you avoid because you would have to trade away valuable players who could be long-term assets?"
With Dan Haren placed on the DL, do the Nationals need to go out and get another starter? Asked which pitcher would fill Haren's spot in the rotation on Sunday, Davey Johnson said it might be one of the prospects in the organization, with Taylor Jordan's name the one on everyone's lips, though the manager didn't offer any names to reporters. The WaPost's Mr. Boswell mentions Jordan, but also lists the names of three pitchers he describes as "clear cut candidates" should the Nationals be willing to take on some payroll with the goal of turning this season around. The three pitchers he names are, "... the Cubs' Matt Garza and Scott Feldman and the Marlins' Ricky Nolasco."
Washington Post's Thomas Boswell On Nationals, Haren + More
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"Tougher gets" as he describes them, include the Brewers' Yovani Gallardo, the Phillies' Cliff Lee and the Rays' David Price. If no one in the organization steps up, the Washington Post reporter says, "... the Nats absolutely have to acquire one of the best pitchers on the market before the deadline."
Both Drew Storen and Danny Espinosa have been mentioned in trade talks in years past, and Mr. Boswell notes that the Nats seem to be "showcasing" Espinosa at short in Syracuse now, but each had a lot more shine on them when their names came up previously, while Storen's been through the Game 5 fiasco in the NLDS and lost his job as the closer and Espinosa's currently in Triple-A with a torn rotator cuff, healing wrist and serious issues at the plate.
In a chat today, the WaPost writer kicked around some trade ideas. There are many more rumors and suggestions to follow over the next month. Can the Washington Nationals make a deal for a pitcher or a right-handed bat that can turn things around?


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Ford suggests even faster Mustang Mach-E versions are coming
With a 0 to 60 mph in three and a half seconds, the Mustang Mach-E GT Performance Edition is no slouch. It sacrifices some of the range for more torque compared to the regular GT, packing 480 horsepower and 634 pound-feet (860 Newton-meters). These are undoubtedly healthy numbers, but Ford is already suggesting even hotter derivatives of the electric SUV are en route.
Jason Castriota, the company's global brand director for battery electric vehicles, sat down and had a chat with Road & Track about how Ford ultimately decided to go with the "Mustang" name. To emphasize it's worthy of a pony car's moniker, "you can imagine that we can hopefully develop the Mustang Mach-E into greater performance versions."
He went on to mention that while using "Mustang" made perfect sense for a performance-oriented SUV, it would be incompatible with other types of vehicles, such as commercial vans or pickup trucks. He strongly believes the word "Mustang" can be applied to "vehicles that can capture performance, moving people fast and free."
See also 2022 Ford Mustang Mach-E gets $2,500 discount, but there's a catch
Interestingly, the Mach-E wasn't initially supposed to carry the "Mustang" name, but it "became readily apparent to the team that this car needed to be a Mustang." Jason Castriota admitted the unexpected switch forced the development team to make huge changes to the electric SUV's platform, including the drivetrain and level of performance. In addition, the vehicle's proportions and silhouette had to be altered to fit a Mustang-badged model.
We can only imagine it took a lot of work to borrow cues from a two-door sports car and adapt them for an entirely different type of vehicle. With five doors, all-wheel drive, a taller body, and an electric powertrain, the Mach-E is a vast departure from the iconic 'Stang that up until now had remained faithful to the original formula from 1964.
Even Jason Castriota admits he was nervous about what would purists think about the idea of a Mustang SUV, but it all worked out in the end:
"I had the dubious honor of presenting the Mustang Mach-E to our Mustang club presidents. Let's say, they came in arms crossed, a stern look on their faces. They understood that we're not taking away anything they love. This is another steed in the stable."
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fpvfan January 21, 2021 At 1:02 pm
The Mach E is not an absolutely terrible vehicle but it does need a redesign. When you take a look at vehicles like the BMW X6M competition, the AMG GLE coupe, the Porsche Cayenne Coupe and even the Maserati Levante, Their designs are much more coupe like as they have more flare to their sides and a coupe-like roof line. Having the performance models with wide bodies, rear spoilers, better grille and front fascia design, better wheel designs, vented hoods, remove that frunk thing and put an electric motor there with a 6-speed DCT behind it, AWD, give it a performance vehicle sound with quad exhaust tips, a double wishbone front suspension, Brembo brakes, a better redesigned dash that has more of the mustang feel to it along with moving that huge infotainment screen down to be more flush with the rest of the dash, Recaro seats and a few other things would make the car feel a bit better and more mustang like.


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extern uint8_t  USB_DeviceAddress;
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extern uint32_t USB_EndPointStall;
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I can vividly picture the buckets of rain pouring down on my car in the spring of 2004 before GPS was on my phone or in my car. I was completely lost in a foreign place and saw spotlights in the Home Depot parking lot up ahead. As the daughter of a handyman, I knew those lights anywhere.
I safely parked and called the only person I could, my Dad. He knew exactly how to help me find this hidden school in a town I knew only through my google search. That is my father for you. It seems that he is always there any time I need him with the exact answer or helpful hand. Whether it is repairing a flat tire on the curved and very dangerous on-ramp to 295, sitting with me through every day of Kelsey's hospitalizations and always arriving with a large pumpkin DD coffee, fixing anything for me in a pinch, or building a deck with my husband, my dad is always the one.
And so my father saved the day yet again on that Spring evening of low visibility as I was about to face my first interview in the world of education. The Superintendent and Principal were holding 15 minute interviews in the library throughout the day, and I believe that I had the final appointment of the night.
Now five minutes late and wondering if they would still be inside at 8:20 P.M, I found the door locked. Lacking an umbrella and holding my teaching portfolio that grew soggier by the second (thank you to whoever created plastic sheet protectors, by the way! Without you, I stood not a chance.), it seemed that Murphy's Law was enjoying this hour on my behalf. When I finally reached the correct door, now likely ten minutes tardy, both Superintendent and Principal seemed warm and full of energy after a long day at work.
Late and wet, I forged on with my educational jargon, apologized profusely for my tardiness, and went with the honest approach about the rain. It was not raining when I left my evening class in Ewing, NJ nor was there a cloud in the sky all day while I was student teaching. I did not even think to grab an umbrella just in case. I was, after all, still a college student.
The two administrators could not have been nicer to me and seemed to let my joke and my honesty lighten the mood. I had an immediate comfort and connection with these two, and the feeling must have been mutual.
The journey to a job offer did not end that night, and three more interviews, including a demonstration lesson, were still necessary hurdles to cross. At least I knew the way now. The sun seemed to shine and mock me on each of the subsequent interview days that followed this initial test of my will and my patience.
That day was serendipitous after all and maybe it was Murphy's Law that made me stand out. Whatever the case, I was offered a second grade teaching position before I graduated college. I was extremely proud.
After the first blunder, I read more about this tiny town and was impressed with all that I learned. Over the years, I have met countless families who have done everything from the extraordinary to the everyday necessities for their children. I have assisted in the home schooling of a student near and dear to my heart who still battles the effects of Leukemia. I have hosted tailgate parties with my grade level partners to celebrate local sports teams, created "Olympic" events and reading challenges with my incredible colleagues, and loved every one of my students dearly.
I would like to think that I have made a difference in the lives of many. They have given me joys, challenges, and proud moments that I will never forget. Each one has taught me something about life, humanity, and the pursuit of academic excellence.
The relationships that I have made in this town surround me in almost every aspect of my life. Over a decade of connections add up quickly. The irony of Saturday for me was that the relationships that lifted me up this weekend are the same ones I kept in the dark for so long. My journey was purposely kept hidden because it was easier, I was in denial, and I felt that it was the most professional thing to do.
The students and families who came to support Kelsey's Lemonade Stand on Saturday at Chestnut Branch park filled my heart with more happiness than I am able to describe in words. Through the efforts of Tina Munholland, her family and with the assistance of all members of the Lutz, Buckley, Capasso, Kulback, and Buck families (among countless others that I admire and appreciate), one town came together to raise more than $1500 to help my family find a cure for my daughter. Though the money was incredibly generous, Saturday meant so much more than the donations.
Then this afternoon, I unexpectedly encountered a former student who is now in sixth grade. We did not expect to see one another. Seeing him was surreal for me. There he stood, tall and proud in a Kelsey's Kaleidoscope t-shirt I did not even know he owned. His grin spanned from ear to ear, and I was left speechless. I was truly overcome with emotion as I am now typing about the love and support I have felt over the past few days for my daughter's cause.
Tears stream as I reflect on all of the years and the good I thought I was doing. I realize now that I am just lucky to be a part of something amazing. There is a tremendous amount of great at every corner of that tiny town. Those, like me, lucky enough to call it our work home only seek to enhance the great and make it exceptional whether we realize it or not. How fortunate we all are.
Silence is said to be golden in a theater, but I have found little value in it elsewhere. My new motto is "Progress will not prevail through silence." Thank you for listening, supporting, and promoting progress. Thank you Dad for somehow navigating me to that hidden school and thank you to the Superintendent and Principal who gave me a chance.
These words are a humble attempt at my heartfelt appreciation, though they could never fully convey my sincere appreciation.
In September of 2008, I came to work with a secret that few knew. I had a tiny baby growing inside of me. He was about 11 weeks old at the time. I remember feeling a sense of excitement, fear, and sheer happiness whenever I thought about it.
My husband and I were truly overjoyed to know that come March, we would have a bundle of joy to cuddle and cherish of our own. As I began my fifth year teaching, I felt an instant bond with my class and the parents that were entrusting their children to me. While I had always tried to think "like a parent," now I was going to be one. It was much easier to put myself in the actual shoes of a parent that fall.
I was fortunate to have an incredible group of students that year, and the excitement did not stop with my budding belly. The Philadelphia Phillies made it to the playoffs, and I had the most dedicated crew of Philadelphia sports families that year, too. We were all caught up in the playoffs and then the World Series.
The final game of the series happened to coincide with my 20 week ultrasound. My husband was hoping we could catch the entire game in hopes that the Phillies would bring home the pennant. At 8:38 P.M., we learned that a little boy was healthy and happy growing inside of me, bigger and stronger every day. It seemed fitting to learn that our baby was a boy on the night that the Phillies reclaimed the title after almost three decades of a drought.
Then, on the day of the champions' parade, I connected with a person that would mean so much to me in 2009 and beyond. She was the mother of a wonderful young man in my class that year and we had an instant connection. Later on in the year, we made arrangements for her to watch my son when I started working again. I was scared to say that anyone except me would care for my baby, but I felt secure and safe knowing that he would be in her care.
She was the second mother to my son that I had always hoped I would find and all was well. We made it though birthdays, the loss of pets and the exciting news that I would have a new little lady to add to the collection of children in January of 2011. Her family became a part of my family and I knew that my children were a true extension of her family.
I was lucky enough to teach her other two remarkable children and life was still good.
Then Kelsey was hospitalized for 16 days. Life changed in a way that I could not fully comprehend until very recently, and the weight of the world no longer seemed a shared responsibility. I closed off many emotions and connections and soon, I shut out the woman who was the second mother to both of my children.
Kelsey's diagnosis came after this second mother had a year full of uncertainty and sadness herself. We both likely needed each other more than we knew, but life pulled us apart.
It had been almost two years before she and I reconnected, and I was grateful on that day in a way that words can not express. Keeping Kelsey's battle a struggle from most of the world meant that it was also a secret kept from Kelsey's second mother.
The old saying goes that some friendships pick up where they left off, and this one did not just pick up, it took off. This amazing woman and her family got to work and thought about a way to help Kelsey and her foundation immediately.
On Saturday, September 24 at Chestnut Branch Park, an amazing group of families, led by this incredible woman will come together to host a Lemonade Stand for Kelsey. Aside from the enormous gratitude I feel inside, I am also overwhelmed because it was her children who came up with the idea. My former students decided to teach me a lesson in giving more than you ever expect to receive. Their kindness and generosity is exemplary. As their former teacher thinking "like a parent," I am proud, humbled, and full of joy.
If you are free this weekend to purchase lemonade, buy a bracelet, share a hug, or say hello, join us at Chestnut Branch Park. We will be there from 10-2 to spread awareness and keep the attitude of gratitude alive.
If you're free in PA afterward, join us for the sounds of Sunday Muse and another opportunity to spread the word and the love.
Thank you caring a whole awful lot. Life is going to improve for Kelsey, just watch.
June 10, 2014 is a day that I have tried to forget every day since. I remember the moment that Kelsey's doctor walked into the room with eyes that said too much. I knew that this would be the beginning of the journey, and I have gone through the motions of anger, denial, exhaustion, and depression since.
If not for my mom on that night, I think I would have broken. Instead, when I went to pick up my son, I was given a dish of pasta and a goblet of wine. I could barely stomach either nor the words to speak all that I had learned at 5:05 PM. I wondered if it was the terrible nightmare that kept me up at night every evening since I knew it was a possibility. "Polyarter…er… I guess I should learn how to pronounce this," I thought.
I googled the entirety and read the very little that was written on the disease, especially for a three year old. The New England Journal of Medicine provided the most detailed account of the new findings and patient studies to date. Though little was written, I found that the more I read, the less I could handle. I could barely get out of bed.
As you may be thinking, the days, weeks, and months that passed following the first steroid dose and the booked chemotherapy appointment were a battle. We finally had a diagnosis and a plan, and for that I was grateful. The National Institute of Health saved us the side effects of the chemotherapy infusion by offering us the option to use Enbrel instead as a TNF blocker. The doctors had good reason to believe that it would improve Kelsey more than chemotherapy and virtually eliminate the risk of stroke, "as long as we can stay ahead of the dose," they cautioned.
Always stay ahead of the dose, we try. Sometimes staying ahead feels like lagging behind, and it was for that reason that my family and I finally decided that our silence was only causing an implosion of worry and pain. To stay ahead, we need more.
Therefore, on June 23, 2016, I truly began to open up about the feelings and struggles I had endured as a mother. If you read this post or have read others, I thank you. I have found a great deal of strength through the keys of this keyboard and the kindness of many who do not realize its effects.
September 11, 2016 is another key day on my journey for Kelsey. A heavy day for our nation that evokes sorrow, hope, and patriotism. The fifteenth anniversary of a difficult memory now holds a new place in my heart, too.
Maybe it was watching the footage of the twin towers with my son that morning that started the nausea. Or perhaps it was the reality that today would be the day my family's mission became a public reality.
As easy as it is for me to type our tale and share it behind a computer screen is as difficult as it is for me to openly discuss my feelings. September 11, 2016 would force me to do that as Pat's King of Steaks allowed us to host Cheesesteaks for Kelsey. Words cannot truly express what an incredible day it was for my family.
The support, love, and generosity of family members, friends, and strangers near and far, was truly unbelievable. Some I have never met, some I have not seen in seven or thirty years, and some just a few hours. With each new smile, $1.00 donation for a bracelet or through your purchase of a steak, you showed my family and its mission support. The shades of blue I have felt for two years started to turn a more purple hue. We cheered the Eagles on to victory and then had four beautiful cheerleaders grace us with their spirit and support following the win. It was a mix of green, red, white, blue, purple, and pink.
It was a beautiful day to be in South Philadelphia. We came together for cheesesteaks and we came together for Kelsey. Love truly transcends and love is what carries us through.
If you called, texted, came in person, bought a bracelet, or thought about our efforts on Sunday: THANK YOU. I always tell my kids that they can move mountains, just as Dr. Seuss has told me for many years.
Today, I am starting to believe that maybe I can, too.
Yesterday, like many mothers sending her child off to Kindergarten, I shed a tear as I watched my five-year-old stroll joyfully onto the bus. I tossed and turned the night before wondering how her day would go. I was both ecstatic and anxious as she was set to embark on an incredible milestone. My tiny tears were those of happiness, hope, and excitement.
Three weeks ago, this was not the same carefree kid that realized her educational journey was beginning. Instead, fear seemed to hit her out of the blue on a Thursday evening. I heard sobbing coming from her bedroom. I knew that these were not tears of pain, and I wondered what could possibly be the source of the tears.
"Mommy, what if no one likes me in Kindergarten?" she inquired when I snuggled in closely.
While my first reaction was to laugh at my social butterfly fearing friendship, I realized how serious her worry was at that moment. Apprehension quickly escalated the more she began to think about Kindergarten and all of its components. Her concerns included eating lunch in a cafeteria, riding on the bus, and meeting a new teacher. Of all of the worries I have had this summer and fears that I have attempted to face, these were hers and quite valid they were.
The two young scholars continued the discussion for almost thirty minutes with advice, worries, and tips to master the art of Kindergarten.
Kelsey's trepidation followed by complete comfort in her brother's words forced me to marvel at the thought of childhood and its innocence. The fears she had were quite legitimate, and the only ones I wish she ever had.
When the bus halted, I watched her linger and carefully observe the bigger kids. She was not entirely sure what to do at first. Then, she looked back, gave a wee wave and bounced on the bus full of hope and excitement. The educational journey of my daughter had officially begun.
Later on that evening, Kelsey wanted her big brother to know that she took his advice. "Today, I saw a girl with her head down. Maybe she was sad or scared. I didn't even know her name but I said, 'Hi, I'm Kelsey. Do you want to be my friend? Guess what, she did!" Beaming with excitement over friendship and her brother's wisdom, I could not help but smile and get a little bit teary eyed.
The tiny tears that made it difficult to finish cooking dinner represented joy, pride, and part of the notion that I must be doing something right. I guess tonight was a milestone for me as a mother, too.


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Works on: Windows 2000 / Windows XP / Windows XP x64
Official Website: http://www.truecrypt.org
Company: TrueCrypt Foundation
TrueCrypt 4.2 Change Log
- TrueCrypt volumes can now be created under Linux.
- Ability to create a dynamic container whose physical size (actual disk space used) grows as new data is added to it. (Dynamic containers are pre-allocated NTFS sparse files).
- Volume passwords/keyfiles can be changed under Linux.
- Keyfiles can be created under Linux.
- Volume headers can be backed up and restored under Linux.
- Multiple keyfiles can be selected in the file selector by holding the Control (Ctrl) or Shift key (Windows).
- It is now possible to enable and directly set keyfiles by dragging the icon of keyfile(s) or of keyfile search path(s) to the password entry window (Windows only).
- New Linux command line option: -u, --user-mount, which can be used to set default user and group ID of the file system being mounted to the user and group ID of the parent process. Some file systems (such as FAT) do not support user permissions and, therefore, it is necessary to supply a default user and group ID to the system when mounting such file systems.
- The build.sh script can now perform automatic configuration of the Linux kernel source code, which is necessary in order to compile TrueCrypt on Linux. Note that this works only if the installed version of the kernel enables/supports it.
- TrueCrypt volume properties can be viewed under Linux.
- New Mount Option: 'system'. It is possible to place paging (swap) files on a TrueCrypt volume that is mounted with this option enabled. Thus, it is possible to use TrueCrypt to on-the-fly encrypt a paging file. (Windows, command line usage)
- New Mount Option: 'persistent'. A volume mounted with this option enabled is not displayed in the TrueCrypt GUI and is prevented from being auto-dismounted (Dismount All will not dismount the volume either). (Windows, command line usage)
- It is now possible to mount a single TrueCrypt volume from multiple operating systems at once (for example, a volume shared over network), provided that the volume is mounted as read-only under each system (Windows).
- Current directory is never left set to a removable device after a file (e.g., a container, keyfile, header backup) stored on it is selected via file selector in TrueCrypt. Therefore, it will be possible to Safely Remove the device in such cases. (Windows)
- Improved security of set-euid mode of execution (Linux).
- Other minor improvements
- It is now possible to dismount volumes that cannot be opened (for example, after disconnecting and reconnecting a USB flash drive formatted as NTFS containing a mounted TrueCrypt volume).
- Fixed bug that sometimes caused the mount process to fail under Linux when one or more TrueCrypt volumes were already mounted.
- Command line argument buffer is now wiped upon exit (Windows, command line usage).
- Other minor bug fixes
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It is the dream of every company or organisation to acquire and retain highly qualified and dedicated personnel to ensure that optimal performance is attained all the time. When a reported 74% of employees want to walk away from their jobs, it is no wonder that employers value such optimal performance from staff, otherwise known as engaged employees. ¹ But what are these engaged employees? Why are they so important to a company? This first blog for GCC Search hopes to delve a little deeper into the importance of good employee engagement.
Put simply, employee engagement is the employee's emotional commitment to the company and its activities. The employees are ever devoted to doing their duties on time, which translates to assignment delivered on time and done to the highest quality possible. Engaged employees are always happy and this correlates to high productivity.
In a presentation given last year at Global Career Company's Talent Agenda Series 2016 Southern African Conference in partnership with Willis Towers Watson, GCC Search brought together the results of a year-long pan-African survey, to give an understanding as to the changes in Employee Engagement across the continent. With over 20,000 respondents to our 2017 survey, the EoC Awards offered the opportunity to professionals across the continent and beyond to have their opinions heard.
The results of our 2016 survey indicate a disparity between emerging and mature markets. Values once synonymous with mature markets can no longer be attached to economies as young as Africa. One of the biggest finds of the survey was the difference in hiring rates between mature and emerging markets, the latter reporting a hiring activity increase of nearly half (48); yet close to three quarters of employers had difficult retaining high potentials. Taking these two figures together, a pattern soon emerges. It would seem that the 47% retention rate remains a challenge for high potential employees in emerging markets compared to a huge 70% in mature markets. These figures highlight the importance of employee engagement in such young markets, where employees are more likely to change profession. In this study, 32% of people said that they were likely to leave within in the next two years, higher than the Global Average of 26%.
How then should companies go about creating effective employee engagement for the African professional community?
Splitting the topic into three equal segments is the most appropriate way of analysing the current engagement trends in Africa and providing solutions to the problems of talent attraction and retention.
Companies that had a good retention rate were those which had implemented an effective human capital strategy and an efficient Employee Value Proposition (EVP): 93% of these companies were more likely to report to be significantly outperforming their industry peers financially and they were more than 10% less likely to report difficulty attracting and retaining key employee segments.
Engaging employees through a well-structured EVP thus appears to be the best solution for maintaining an involved workforce. By identifying existing perceptions about the company brand and culture through activities like employee surveys and focus groups, employers can gather information about themselves and change accordingly. Determining key selling points is another method of ensuring a good EVP. By establishing which areas of the business are most valued, employers can provide information as to why an individual would want to work for the company.
One of the most shocking figures discovered by our survey was that only 47% of respondents agreed that they were fairly paid for the work they do. Productivity through successful enabling appears as a low-priority for employers. Employers across the continent must therefore aim at improving a work environment which targets effective performance rates.
One simple way of creating this environment is to find employees with regional, and more importantly, local market knowledge. By ensuring the workforce is focused locally, employers can align the workforce and the work environment. Results from the EoC Awards demonstrate that companies recruiting from the continent and the African diaspora had a 53% increase in productivity across the board.
This is another area where African employers are failing to actively engage their employees. Although the majority of respondents agreed that their immediate manager treated them with respect (73%), only 48% said yes when asked whether their immediate manager did a good job of coaching them to improve their performance. The lack of importance given to personal development reflects in the low retention percentage reported across the board and is an area of improvement for African businesses.
How then can companies improve their focus on employee personal development? One-on-one meetings with employees and implementing managerial courses help identify and solve interpersonal and personal staff problems and are the most effective ways of improving emotional well-being at work. Setting personal challenges is another method employees can be energised. Companies which received the best results had implemented such challenges to ensure employees did not become despondent when at work.
How then is GCC Search committed to reviewing and implementing employee engagement across the continent? With the Careers in Africa's Employer of Choice Awards (the first continent-wide survey of this kind) Global Career Company has become the first business to conduct research of this calibre.
With over 15 years of experience in African recruitment, GCC Search realises the importance of maintaining talent in the continent, which provides the best means for employers to enable their employees. Who better to engage with the current market trends than African employees with excellent regional and local knowledge. With a database of over 500,000 professionals, GCC Search remains the No.1 choice for employers on the continent.
A more sustainable approach to engagement, therefore, is needed if African employers are hoping to increase their retention figures for employees. Investment in individuals and their personal development becomes the focus for emerging markets such as Africa, where employees seek advice and support from their employees. Put simply: engagement = investment.


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Thor: Ragnarok - Movie Review
The Movie: Thor: Ragnarok
The Director: Taika Waititi
The Cast: Chris Hemsworth, Tom Hiddleston, Cate Blanchett, Tessa Thompson, Mark Ruffalo, Idris Elba, Jeff Goldblum, Karl Urban, Anthony Hopkins, Benedict Cumberbatch, Tadanobu Asano, Ray Stevenson, Zachary Levi
The Story: This is what Thor and Hulk were doing during Civil War.
Thor: Ragnarok is officially my second favorite Thor movie and I would place it somewhere in the middle of the overall MCU pecking order. There I said it. Right now, a lot of you are sitting there wondering what the heck is wrong with me because you just watched Ragnarok and you absolutely loved it and it's easily your favorite Marvel movie ever. Well, I definitely enjoyed it but, after two viewings, I have one major problem that I just can't get over and another one which I can deal with.
Bear with me, this deserves explanation.
When Marvel first began shaping their cinematic universe, they did a fantastic job of taking these seemingly outlandish comic book characters and placing them in a modern, realistic world that we could easily believe in. The culmination of this venture was The Avengers which had the perfect mix of character, action, ensemble, special effects, and humor. Each subsequent movie had it's own story telling style and fit nicely into established genres with the ultimate example being Captain America: The Winter Soldier, an intense, well written political thriller that just happened to feature people with super powers and extraordinary abilities and is widely viewed as the best of any MCU film to this point.
Marvel's next offering was Guardians of the Galaxy which had a completely different tone, style, and color pallet and gloriously introduced us to the cosmic side of the MCU. This was a very funny and entertaining movie although it still didn't rely on comedy to tell it's story. Director James Gunn took the magic ingredients of Joss Whedon's Avengers movie and plugged them into his own while also pushing things forward but without getting too carried away. His successful Guardians sequel pushed everything further with more music, more comedy, more color, and more excess although I felt that it lost a little bit of the heart that made the first one so special.
Remember that moment in The Avengers when Hulk and Thor are fighting side by side and then, out of nowhere, Hulk punches the God Of Thunder right off the screen? Absolutely, freaking brilliant, right? We couldn't get enough of that scene because it was the perfect comedic moment that reminded us to have fun while watching this fantastic adventure story.
Okay, here's the point of it all. The main problem I have with Ragnarok is how it takes that moment of comedic magic and tries to plug it into every freaking part of the movie. I get it, this is billed as a comedy, but it really doesn't need to be. It can be an action adventure with moments of comedy and it would still be fantastic. Do we really need a gag every 30 seconds? Some might say yes, but to me it was way too much of a good thing and actually interfered with the story in a lot of ways.
Why does this bug me as much as it does? From a story telling standpoint, comedy erases any sort of tension or danger and villains become irrelevant because you know that group of funny people you keep laughing at can't possibly fail. They're not going to fail, even when faced with one of the best villains the MCU has to offer who is being played by one of the most amazing actresses on the planet. Cate Blanchett as Hela is absolutely brilliant and she crushed every moment of screen time she was given. One final complaint and then I'll tell you why this movie is so good.
(There's actually another one but no spoilers so leaving it alone.)
Why did Hela have to be Thor and Loki's sister?! Totally unnecessary!!!
One major complaint people have about the MCU is that the villains are all evil versions of the hero. Hela could have broken that mold and become something transcendent but for some reason, Marvel decided to totally change her story and turn the whole thing into an awkward family drama. There's even jokes about it in the movie where people say how awkward it is. That being said, I loved Cate Blanchett as Hela and I really, really hope she is able to come back to cause more madness and mayhem.
One thing Marvel does better than its competitors is casting. When the core group of Avengers was put together, Chris Hemsworth was brought in to play Thor and that was seriously the best thing ever for so many reasons just like Downey as Iron Man and Evans as Captain America. He looks like Thor and he carries himself like Thor and I can't imagine anyone else ever playing the part. He is a joy to watch on screen and pairs perfectly with Tom Hiddleston who plays Loki, the god of mischief and brother of Thor. The pair are just as good as they have ever been both together and individually on screen and it's always fun to see how their brotherly relationship progresses over the course of each movie.
Mark Ruffalo doesn't really have much to do since half of his screen time is as the Hulk but he still does a fine job and successfully pushes the character forward. It was fun to have the Planet Hulk comic book story play out a little bit in Ragnarok and it will be interesting to see how the character progresses into Infinity War. While Hulk's story is going on and Thor is doing his thing, we also get to see newcomers Jeff Goldblum as the Grand Master, Tessa Thompson as Valkyrie, and Karl Urban as Skurge to go along with Cate Blanchett as Hela.
Tessa Thompson is fantastic in this movie and Valkyrie absolutely deserves to become a primary member of the MCU roster. She brings a strength and swagger that I believe is intentionally reminiscent of how we were introduced to Han Solo back in the original Star Wars. There are brief moments where we see her have a possible interest in Thor although there are also a couple nods to the fact that she has teamed up with Banner for several comic book adventures in the past as well so who knows what may happen down the road.
Thor: Ragnarok is a cinematic thrill ride filled with epic battles, high powered special effects, fun characters, and non stop comedy. Lots of comedy. Excessive amounts of comedy. Director Taika Waititi gives us more of the cosmic side of the MCU by showing us what Thor and Hulk were up to while a Civil War was taking place on Earth. While in some ways this movie was an exercise in excess, it still entertains effectively and gloriously gives us a gateway to the inevitable and impending Infinity War.
I did not see the movie in 3D or any other premium format like IMAX or XD. I did however see it at the Cinerama in Seattle and would highly recommend seeing it there. The presentation is just fantastic and an experience you don't want to miss out on.
Thor: Ragnarok is being featured as a special Gala Pesentation during the 2017 Hawaii International Film Festival with director Taika Waititi in attendance.
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"In 1993 Primal Scream went to Memphis to make an album with Tom Dowd and the Muscle Shoals rhythm section, that album never saw the light of day, until now ....." Bobby Gillespie 2018 Following the recent discovery of these tracks in a box lurking in Andrew Innes' basement, Primal Scream will release the original studio recordings from Memphis of the tracks that eventually became their 1994 album 'Give Out But Don't Give Up' October 12th. The resulting recordings showcase the more country soul, rock'n'roll side to a band who continue to surprise. It's Primal Scream as you've never heard them before. After their genre-defying breakout album 'Screamadelica' (1991), now widely regarded as one of greatest albums of all time, Primal Scream relocated to Memphis in 1993 to record what would become 'Give Out But Don't Give Up'.
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SAI Philanthropies
Sigma Alpha Iota Philanthropies, Inc., created in 1974 as a tax-exempt, 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, is the charitable arm of Sigma Alpha Iota, international music fraternity. Its mission is to promote all aspects of music creation, performance and scholarship; and encourage service for and through music on the campus, in the community, in the nation, and throughout the world.
The mission of Sigma Alpha Iota Philanthropies, Inc. is to support the educational and charitable goals of Sigma Alpha Iota International Music Fraternity through philanthropic endeavors.
To establish and maintain a lasting financial base for funding educational projects.
To provide opportunities to build strong leaders through education and leadership training.
To promote the musical growth of fraternity members and chapters.
To manage financial resources to develop and sustain educational programs and initiatives.
To support all aspects of music on campus, in the community, in the nation, and throughout the world.
To inspire the generosity of donors in support of the organization's philanthropic musical goals.
The diverse projects of Sigma Alpha Iota Philanthropies, Inc. are designed to:
Promote all phases of music, including history, composition, performance, appreciation, and criticism, and to aid and recognize those learning or serving in any field of music
Raise the standards of all aspects of music among students and teachers in American colleges, conservatories, and universities
Develop stronger bonds of musical interest and understanding between foreign countries and the United States of America
Receive property of any kind, whether real or personal, and to administer and apply such property and the income there from exclusively for charitable, educational, and literary purposes
In serving these purposes, the work of Sigma Alpha Iota Philanthropies, Inc. is under the supervision of its Board of Directors and is supported by Sigma Alpha Iota chapters, individual SAI members, and interested friends throughout the country.
Support for the many philanthropic endeavors of SAI Philanthropies, Inc, is always appreciated.
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SXSW Film Review: Under the Volcano
When the island of Montserrat was the center of the music biz
By Shane Pfender, 11:33AM, Sun. Mar. 21, 2021
There was a recording studio in the hills on the Caribbean island of Montserrat. Now it is little more than an overgrown ruin, devastated by a volcanic eruption in 1995, but in the Seventies and Eighties it was the birthplace of some of the era's most popular music.
Under the Volcano is a talking head documentary that chronicles the history of AIR Studios and the many successful musicians that imbibed in the "magic" of the West Indies island. George Martin, after successfully producing the Beatles until their breakup in 1970, built his dream studio on the island, which benefited from ample sunshine, seclusion, and a pool with a slide. The Rolling Stones, Duran Duran, and Paul McCartney appear in the film, all seeming to share a love for the unique aura provided by the studio's locale.
In Montserrat, March 17 marks the beginning of a weeklong commemoration of the island's 1768 slave uprising. Coincidentally, the SXSW premiere of Under the Volcano comes in the midst of this commemoration, but the film offers only a few minutes of run time to the rich cultural history of the island itself.
This is not to say the film is not anthropological. The documentary provides a comparison of the subtly different attitudes of massively famous musicians and the impact an environment can have on music. Jimmy Buffet shows up for about five minutes to recount a bizarre tale about how he was mildly inconvenienced on the island and offered to buy an entire bar from a local. Sting fondly remembers his windsurfing lessons and seems to have a sincere love for the people of Montserrat. Stewart Copeland recounts a bizarre recording session that reflects the cantankerous relationship between the members of the Police.
It's not all celebrity visitors: Citizens of Montserrat appear throughout the film, telling of wild nights, big tips, and the enjoyable atmosphere that musicians like Stevie Wonder and Elton John provided in their brief excursions to the island. Despite the irony of rich Westerners visiting a formerly enslaved colony to "get away from it all," the Montserratians appear to benefit both financially and in spirit from the presence of the musicians.
Instead of allowing the viewer to come to their own conclusions, this feel-good rock documentary hypnotizes its viewers with the endlessly repeated sentiment of how amazing the Seventies were.
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Remigijus Žemaitaitis (* 30. Mai 1982 in Šilutė, Litauen) ist ein litauischer Politiker. Er ist seit 2009 Mitglied des Seimas und seit 2016 Parteivorsitzender der Tvarka ir teisingumas bzw. seit 2020 von Laisvė ir teisingumas.

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Nach dem Abitur 2000 am 1. Gymnasium Šilutė absolvierte Žemaitaitis von 2000 bis 2005 das Magisterstudium der Rechtswissenschaften (Spezialisierung: Handelsrecht) an der Vilniaus universitetas. Ab 2006 studierte er im Masterstudiengang der Wirtschaft an der Vilnius University International Business School in Vilnius.

Von August 2002 bis Juli 2005 arbeitete Žemaitaitis als Jurist im Unternehmen UAB "Dervira" und 2004 in der Obersten Wahlkommission. Von 2004 bis 2005 war Spezialist am 2. Stadtkreisgericht Vilnius, 2005 Richtergehilfe, von 2005 bis 2007 Gehilfe des Vorsitzenden im Bezirksgericht Vilnius, von 2007 bis 2008 Berater des Bürgermeisters der Stadt Vilnius Juozas Imbrasas (Tvarka ir teisingumas), 2009 Mitarbeiter der EU-Abgeordneten Rolandas Paksas und J. Imbrasas.

Als der Sozialdemokrat Zigmantas Balčytis 2009 in das Europäische Parlament gewählt wurde und seinen Sitz im Seimas aufgab, kam es in dessen bisherigem Wahlkreis Šilalė-Šilutė zu einer Nachwahl, die Žemaitaitis gewann. Bei der Parlamentswahl 2012 verteidigte er seinen Sitz in diesem Wahlkreis. Vier Jahre später zog er bei der Wahl im Oktober 2016 an der Spitze der nationalen Liste von TT erneut in den Seimas ein. Bei dieser Wahl musste die Partei deutliche Verluste hinnehmen. Rolandas Paksas trat vom Parteivorsitz zurück und Žemaitaitis wurde sein Nachfolger. 2018 wurde er zudem Stellvertretender Seimas-Präsident. Tvarka ir teisingumas fusionierte im Juni 2020 mit der Lietuvos laisvės sąjunga (LLS; Litauische Freiheitsunion) zur Partei Laisvė ir teisingumas (Freiheit und Gerechtigkeit), deren Vorsitzender Žemaitaitis seither ist.

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Žemaitaitis ist verheiratet mit Juristin Živilė Žemaitaitienė, Rechtsanwaltsgehilfe der Kanzlei "ADLEX".

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 Blog von Remigijus Žemaitaitis
 Website (Seimas-Portal)

Politiker (21. Jahrhundert)
Stellvertretender Vorsitzender des Seimas
Mitglied des Wirtschaftsausschusses (Litauen)
Mitglied des Rechtsausschusses (Litauen)
Jurist in der Kommunalverwaltung (Litauen)
Parteivorsitzender der Tvarka ir teisingumas
Absolvent der Universität Vilnius
Person (Rajongemeinde Šilutė)
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Britain's big four banks rack up £50bn in fines since the financial crisis with HSBC set to pay £500m in US for rigging foreign exchange markets
RBS, Lloyds and Barclays forced to set aside more cash to pay for past sins
HSBC has put aside more than £900m in the first half of the year
US authorities launching criminal probe into HSBC and other lenders
By James Salmon for the Daily Mail
Published: 16:53 EST, 3 August 2015 | Updated: 16:53 EST, 3 August 2015
Britain's biggest four banks have racked up almost £50billion in charges to cover fines and lawsuits since the financial crisis.
The extraordinary bill for wrongdoing has spiralled as Royal Bank of Scotland, Lloyds and Barclays have announced they have set aside more money to pay for past sins.
HSBC yesterday became the latest lender to make a huge provision.
Europe's biggest bank revealed it had put aside more than £900million in the first half of the year – including a fresh £500million provision to settle big fines in the US for rigging foreign exchange markets.
This takes the total set aside for wrongdoing by the big four banks in the first half of the year to £5.6billion.
And that comes on top of a report by ratings agency Standard & Poor's which found the 'Big Four' had racked up fines and charges of £42billion by the end of 2014.
HSBC, whose share price rose 1.6p to 581.3p, refused to disclose what its other regulatory matters are – with a spokesman describing them as 'commercially sensitive.'
Analysts said the bulk of the remaining provision in the US is likely to cover issues including mis-selling of risky bundles of mortgage debt before the crisis.
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But despite the spiralling bill, it revealed a 10 per cent jump in profits to £8.7billion in the first half of the year.
HSBC was among six banks fined a total of £2.6billion last November for forex failings.
It was hit with a £216million fine by the UK's Financial Conduct Authority and a £176million penalty from the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission but faces bigger settlements in America, with the Department of Justice launching a criminal probe.
HSBC was not included in a record settlement in May involving the DOJ – in which six lenders, including RBS and Barclays – paid a total of £3.8billion in fines.
HSBC yesterday said it has still not been approached by the DOJ, indicating the issue could be hanging over it for some time.
It is also being investigated by the European Commission which is concerned that the manipulation of foreign exchange rates may have breached competition law.
In February, claims surfaced that HSBC helped clients across the world evade hundreds of millions of pounds in tax, and it says it is still co-operating with investigations into the allegations.
City analysts were impressed by the results, which were better than expected. The 10pc jump in profits was fuelled by strong performance in Asia, and particularly in Hong Kong which generated 53 per cent of the bank's profits in the first half of the year.
Chief executive Stuart Gulliver cautioned that the recent crash in the Chinese stock market would hit its results in the second half.
The high street giant also announced it has sold its Brazilian business to banking giant Banco Bradesco for £3.3billion. The injection of cash will provide a major boost to its capital.
Analysts said this will give the bank more cash to increase dividends.
Ian Gordon from Investec commented: 'This gives me more confidence that HSBC will pay a progressive dividend.'
HSBC bosses were tight-lipped about its review into whether to move its London headquarters overseas, stressing that it intended to make an announcement by the end of the year. Gulliver indicated it is keen to hang on to its UK business, amid growing speculation that it may sell up and concentrate on its powerhouse Asian operation.
Describing the 'great returns' generated by the division, he added: 'You should work on the assumption that the bank would like to keep it.'
He said he had received no approaches for its UK retail business, which it is rebranding.
A decision on the new name for the retail arm – with the return of the Midlands Bank brand seen as likely – will be made at the end of the year. The bank has already said it will shift the headquarters of the arm from London to Birmingham.


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Bitter Springs - 12 Bar Club, London, 1/5/2007
by Neil Palmer
After more than 25 years of making music, Bitter Springs front man Simon Rivers recently played his first ever solo gig as the support act to the Band of the Holy Joy. Neil Palmer watches him play a brief, but stunning set liable to move even the heaviest of hearts
King Spring, Simon J Rivers, has been performing music with the legendary Bitter Springs and before that with the criminally ignored Last Party for more than 25 years. Accompanied by his merry troop, he's trod all manner of boards across the UK and Europe. Never before, however, has he shed the collective shield of a shared stage experience and played alone. For the first time ever, tonight at the 12 Bar Club in London's West End, it's just Rivers and his guitar. When asked why after so long, he had decided to perform solo now, Rivers, as always, had a simple if unexpected explanation. "I'd heard about the Band of Holy Joy (tonight's headliners) gig and knowing that it would sell out immediately, and being a big fan of the band, hoped to get in on the guest list. I just thought, if I offered to do a few songs I might have a better chance of seeing the gig. A couple of days later I got the call." Looking surprisingly at ease as he took the stage, although he admitted later he was as nervous as he's ever been, Rivers, forever ready to challenge his audience, opened with a new song 'TV Tears'. "I wrote this one this morning and it's not quite finished yet" he tells us almost apologetically. It's okay, Simon. I'm sure no one would've noticed. He then launches in to 'My Life as a Dog', one of the stand out tracks from the forthcoming ninth album, and a Bitter Springs classic in waiting. Only Rivers, with his trademark sensitivity, empathy for life's lost souls, and wry humour, could manage to deal with acrimonious middle-aged domesticity, and a puppy spawning love affair with a dog in the one song, and pull it off. By the close of the song, you can't help hoping that everything works out for the mis-matched couple. For the next, and what turned out to be the penultimate song due to time constraints, Rivers takes us back to the early 90's for a spine tingling rendition of Last Party's 'Pat Minus Jack'. Despite or possibly due to not performing the song for over 10 years, Rivers delivers the "on the back of what you've done" refrains with heartbreaking guttural screams that transcend even the recorded version in their intensity. The intimacy of the 12 Bar amplifies the peeled back skin emotion. My hairs stand on end and goosebumps race across my flesh. As the final chord fades, Rivers visibly shaken, perhaps from exposing the autobiographical elements of the song, or perhaps from the sheer force of the primal screams he emits, takes a moment to gather himself. For his finale Rivers announces "I'm not always so miserable. This is 'Benny Hill's Wardrobe'". Taken from the 1999 album of the same name, 'Benny', a great show tune if ever there was one, is like the man himself, entertaining yet full of pathos. "My life got so cramped there was no room left for me" Rivers confesses. Ending the set with the childhood memory of "a dalek down Tudor Road", Rivers, dripping with sweat, thanks us for listening and leaves the stage, a milestone moment in his career consummated. Although brief, this inaugural solo acoustic performance by Rivers is simply stunning. He manages to pack as much wit; humour, wry observation, and heartfelt emotion in to one song as lesser mortals achieve in entire careers. He performs with more honesty and energy than even the angriest teen punks or street hardened rappers, and yet he can melt even the heaviest of hearts with delicate guitar strokes and almost whispered lyrical fragments. Long may the King Spring reign.
Band Links:-
http://www.thebittersprings.com/
https://www.facebook.com/TheBitterSpri
Location - ie London, UK
In our sixth interview with him, Simon Rivers, the frontman with the West London alt. rock band the Bitter Springs, talks to John Clarkson about their forthcoming ninth album, 'The Odd Shower'.
Interview with Simon Rivers (2003)
Bull and Gate, London, 7/1/2011
Neil Palmer sees the often under rated Bitter Springs play a shortened, but life affirming set of their unique brand of indie rock at the Bull and Gate in London
Favourite Albums
(Suburban Crimes of) Everyday Happiness (2021)
In our 'Re:View' section, in which we look back at albums from the past, Kimberly Bright finds that the Bitter Springs' magnificent remastered 2001 masterpiece '(Suburban Crimes of) Every Happiness' hasn't aged a day.
That Sentimental Slush (2006)
Cuttlefish and Love's Remains (2016)
Challenging but thought-provoking and highly rewarding eighth album from West London-based band, the Bitter Springs
Gary Glitter Fan Club Convention (2011)
TV Tears (2011)
My Life as a Dog in a Pigsty (2010)
And Even Now (2009)
Poor Trace (2006)
Firm Family Favourites (2006)
1. Jah Wobble - Interview
2. Pennyblackmusic - Writers and Photographers' Albums of the Year 2021
3. Cathal Coughlan - Interview
4. Tommy James - Me, The Mob and the Music: One Helluva Ride with Tommy James and the Shondells
5. Denzil Watson - A Life in Music
6. World Party - Interview
7. Spring '68 - Interview
8. Ava Cherry - Interview
9. Jesus And Mary Chain - Albert Hall, Manchester, 19/11/2021
10. Vinyl Stories - Penny Vinyl
1. Vapors of Morphine - Fear and Fantasy
2. Moon Under Water - First Quarter
3. Paul Weller - An Orchestrated Songbook
4. Peter Hall - Light the Stars
5. Mike Ryan - Mike Ryan
6. Various - V4Velindre
7. Pess - You Can Make Hamburger Yourself
8. Henry Parker - Lammas Fair
9. Kelly Clarkson - When Christmas Comes Around
10. Norah Jones - I Dream of Christmas
Oldfield Youth Club: Interview (2018
Simon Rivers, the front man with the Bitter Springs, talks to John Clarkson about his decision to form also another band Oldfield Youth Club, and both groups' forthcoming appearance at the Pennyblackmusic 20th Anniversary gig at the Water Rats in London.
Band of Holy Joy: Feature (2015)


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EU officials to revive enlargement debate at Western Balkans summit
in World News, Europe
EU leaders and officials from the Western Balkan states will meet Tuesday to discuss the revival of the bloc's enlargement process, amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
The EU's executive commission has repeatedly promised Albania, Bosnia, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia and Serbia that they have futures within the bloc. But the progress of the six nations toward getting there stalled in recent years.
The EU last admitted a new member – Croatia, which is also part of the Balkans – in 2013. Before that, Bulgaria and Romania joined in 2007. With the withdrawal of the United Kingdom in 2021, the EU now has 27 member nations.
Although divisions among them on the pace of accession talks and some complicated bilateral issues remain, EU officials think it's more crucial than ever to make clear the six Western Balkans nations belong in the European family so they don't turn in frustration toward Russia or China instead.
"Enlargement policy is among the top three priorities of EU leaders," EU Commissioner for Neighborhood and Enlargement Olivér Várhelyi said during a visit to Belgrade, Serbia's capital, last week. "The only real long-term solution for peace, stability and prosperity is EU membership."
EU leaders agreed in June to make Moldova and Ukraine candidates for membership and said Georgia would be eligible for candidacy once the country met some goals defined by the European Commission.
A month later, the EU started membership negotiations with Albania and North Macedonia following years of delays. Bosnia moved a small step closer on its path to join the powerful economic bloc when the commission advised member countries in October to grant it candidate status despite continuing criticism of the way the nation is run.
Kosovo has only started the first step, with the signing of a Stabilization and Association Agreement. It said it would apply for candidate status later this month.
NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg insisted last week that supporting Moldova, Georgia and Bosnia was crucial in the context of the war. Stoltenberg noted that Bosnia, where Russian interference and ethnic tensions long have created political instability, is "important for stability in the whole of the Western Balkans."
But the problem for the countries-in-waiting is that the EU has not deemed their economies and political institutions ready for integration into the EU's single market of open trade and Western democratic ideals.
"None is close to joining the EU," said Luigi Scazzieri, a researcher at the Centre for European Reform, a think tank based in London. "They must all overcome substantial hurdles to meet the Copenhagen criteria, which define the EU's standards on strong democratic institutions, a functioning market economy and the ability to take on the obligations of membership."
Discussions at Tuesday's meeting in Albania's capital, Tirana, are also expected to focus on the negative effects for energy and food security from Russia's war in Ukraine. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen already announced financial support to help countries in the Western Balkans cope with shortages and higher prices.
"We have created an energy support package that should all together mobilize at least 2.5 billion euros for the region," Várhelyi said.
A bitter dispute between Serbia and Kosovo, a former Serbian province that declared independence in 2008, remains a great concern for the Western powers ahead of the summit. Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic has threatened to boycott the gathering to protest a recent political appointment by Prime Minister Albin Kurti of Kosovo.
During his trip to Belgrade, Várhelyi made clear to Vucic that he would need to align Serbia's foreign policies with those of EU if the country hopes to join the bloc at some point. Vucic claims he wants to take Serbia into the European Union but has cultivated ties with Russia.
Although Serbia's representatives voted in favor of different U.N. resolutions condemning Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Vucic has refused to explicitly condemn Moscow. His country has not joined Western sanctions against Russia over the war.
"Further progress on the rule of law is essential, but it is not going to be enough," Várhelyi said. "Alignment with the EU foreign policy also plays a much stronger role than before. Because Europe is also under attack."
He said the leaders meeting in Tirana also plan to discuss a recent increase in migrants and asylum-seekers moving without entry permits through the Western Balkans, most hoping to reach the EU eventually.
After the EU admitted Croatia in 2013, the enlargement process slowed as eurskeptic voices grew in founding member nations such as Germany, France, Italy and the Netherlands. The eurozone debt crisis 10 years ago, mass migration into Europe in 2015, and the U.K.'s 2016 Brexit referendum also contributed to political unease with expanding the bloc further.
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Slice jalapenos lengthwise, removing stem as well.
Remove as many or as few seeds as you like.
Stuff with cream cheese and wrap with half a slice of uncooked bacon.
Place into a tin pan and place on grill.
Cook for about 20 minutes or until peppers turn dark green and bacon is cooked.


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Is it just me, or does it feel like there's been a new Instagram update every other week this summer?
As the social media environment continues to evolve, and people look for new ways to connect online, Instagram is keen to stay ahead of the curve.
That means new services, updated algorithms and some serious confusion for influencers and marketers that want to outshine the competition. After all, how can you expect to get the most out of Instagram if you're not hip to the latest trends?
Don't worry, you've come to the right place. Here, we're going to cover everything you need to know about the biggest summer Instagram updates 2018 had to offer.
Let's start with the technical stuff.
In June 2018, IG delivered their brand-new algorithm, leaving businesses wondering how to compete in a brand-new environment.
This means that if you want to stay on top with the latest algorithm, you need your content to be relevant and up-to-date, but you also need to develop a strong connection with your target audience. Ultimately, the idea was to give people more of the content they wanted, from the people they cared about most.
Before the update, users only saw about 50% of their friend's posts, while now, 90% of the average feed is made up of content from friends and family.
Another new Instagram update to hit the app in June, was shoppable Instagram stories.
The new feature brings more action into the Instagram experience, by allowing users to not only find inspiration for their purchases, but also buy the products they want right there on the app. When you see a sticker on Instagram Stories with a shopping bag on it, you can tap it to see additional details about the product.
Instagram knows that their users are mainly millennials, and millennials make up the largest consumer base in the world today. In a survey, Instagrammers announced that they generally watch stories to stay up-to-date with their favorite brands, and check out products they're interested in.
By adding shoppable stickers to your stories, companies can instantly upgrade their conversion potential. For now, only a handful of companies can use shoppable stories, but Instagram plans to make them more accessible in the future.
It's tough to talk about the biggest Instagram updates 2018's summer had to offer without a nod to Instagram TV.
Yep, Instagram has it's own channels now.
IGTV is Instagram's answer to long-form video content. After hitting the billion-user mark, Instagram decided to take their video strategy to the next level, with a stand-alone app specifically devoted to creating and sharing vertical videos. Unlike Instagram Stories, which only supports short 15-second stories, IGTV videos can be up to an hour long.
Additionally, IGTV posts also stick around for as long as you like, which means that you don't have to worry about getting maximum engagement from your audience within a single day.
IGTV is already making waves as potentially the biggest Instagram update of 2018, giving companies and influencers a new and improved ways to engage their followers through the power of video.
Growing an authentic and organic Instagram following is tough.
Fortunately, features like Instagram Stories can help with that.
Stories give you a fantastic way to connect with your target audience through snippets of engaging and entertaining content. Of course, it can be tough to find the inspiration you need for a great story. Fortunately, in June, Instagram announced a new feature that allows brands to share inspiring posts on their feed in their stories.
Any post you create links back to the original post and includes the original poster's username. This is a great way for brands to easily drive attention to their feed, promote their latest posts, and more, without needing to manually take screenshots of their content.
To use the feature, simply tap the arrow icon under your feed post, click on "Add post to your Story", customize, and send. Simple.
If you've updated your Instagram app recently, you've probably noticed a few changes to the "Explore" page.
The Explore section of Instagram has long been the holy grail for many influencers and marketers. It's a fantastic way to spread brand awareness and reach out to new potential fans.
The trouble is, figuring out how to hack the Explore page can be a nightmare.
The new layout is designed to help people see more of what they're interested in. You'll notice features like "Topic Channels" and a personalized "For You" channel that takes inspiration from the content you've enjoyed in the past.
Most importantly, there's also a list of hashtags that helps users navigate to the posts most relevant to their needs. With over 200 million people using the Explore page every day, it's a good idea to spend the rest of 2018 figuring out how to tailor your hashtag strategy to suit this new layout.
Most of the changes to the IG experience this summer, including the algorithmic Instagram update, and the new Explore page, are all about making the app more "personalized" for each user. Instagram wants the people on their platform to be as engaged as possible. Hour-long videos and layout changes help with that.
Another new Instagram update focused on changing the way people interact through Instagram, is the "Question Sticker". The question sticker allows followers to submit questions for you to answer on your IG Stories. For everyday users, it's a great way to pass the time with friends.
For businesses, on the other hand, the Question Sticker offers a way to interact with followers and customers through live Q&A sessions. You could find out which services your clients want most or answer their product questions in an instant! If you're looking for an easy engagement opportunity – this is it!
Finally, you want as many organic followers on your Instagram page as possible.
Unfortunately, browsing through all their posts, and seeing all their notifications every day would be exhausting! Luckily, Instagram introduced a new "mute" feature in May that lets you press the "pause" button on accounts you don't want to get notifications from.
Ultimately, the new Instagram update is all about giving users more control over the content they see in their feed. However, from a business and marketing perspective, it just makes it a lot easier to manage your social accounts.
That's it. You get a more refined news feed, and your fans get to keep their pride. Everyone's happy!
While it can be tough to keep track of every Instagram update in an ever-changing social environment, the more you know about the channel, the easier it is to grow your presence online. Many of the major changes we've seen these summer come with fantastic new ways to improve your marketing strategy and connect with your customers.
With question stickers and IGTV you can give more personality to your brand. On the other hand, with an education about the new Explore page and Instagram algorithm makes sure you stay in IG's good books, for a better chance of ranking.
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Swing your way into action to help restore reality with your friendly neighborhood Spiderman.
Fight as a variety of characters from the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles universe in this four-player brawler.
In Spyborgs, players select two of the three Spyborg characters and battle their way through hordes of robotic enemies.
Heading back to the early days of the Dragon Ball story, players will control Kid Goku as he sets out on fantastic adventures with his friends.
Samurai Warriors 3 makes its debut exclusively on Wii.
Channel the powers of a fierce dragon as you dispatch enemies using the Wii Remote to emulate your hero's motions.
X-Men Destiny is an action role-playing game in which you control the fate of a new mutant in the X-Men universe.
Onechanbara: Bikini Zombie Slayers is a Wii exclusive featuring the return of Aya and Saki, the last hope against a killer zombie onslaught.