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Haines borough seeks to quell fish flap
The borough assembly of Haines, Alaska is calling on a state legislator to withdraw a bill that would prevent Yukoners from purchasing fishing licences and chinook salmon tags at the same price as Alaskans.
Eva Holland
Mar. 26, 2014 2:00 a.m.
The draft law was prompted by complaints from Haines residents and from the Haines-based Upper Lynn Canal Fish and Game Advisory Committee about the summer influx of Yukon fishing enthusiasts in the Chilkat valley.
Since 2005, Yukoners have been eligible to purchase Alaskan licences instead of the more pricey non-resident licences under a reciprocal arrangement. The change was made as part of a broader effort at Yukon-Alaska participation on everything from railroads to tourism to energy projects.
In November 2013 the Upper Lynn Canal Fish and Game Advisory Committee sent a letter to the Alaskan Department of Fish and Game requesting that Yukon fishers pay full fare. The letter argued that the arrangement was costing the state government between $250,000 and $300,000 in lost revenue annually, and that it had been set up when the Yukon's economy was suffering and the Canadian dollar was well below par.
"In 2013 the Yukon is not experiencing a stifled economy," wrote committee chairperson Tim McDonough, "the population is increasing, and the Canadian dollar is roughly equivalent to the U.S. dollar."
Fish and Game Commissioner Cora Campbell denied the request. She noted in her reply that the department's own estimates show an annual revenue loss of roughly $50,000, and that it may be outweighed by the economic benefits of Yukoners visiting Haines and elsewhere. "Repealing this regulation may have a negative economic impact on local communities," she wrote.
But then Rep. Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins, of Sitka, sponsored House Bill 368, which would circumvent the commissioner to eliminate the regulation that allows Yukoners to purchase Alaskan resident licences and tags. He did so, he told the Chilkat Valley News, in response to concerns raised by committee chair McDonough and several Haines residents.
One of those residents was Marlena Saupe, who detailed her concerns in a three-page letter to Kreiss-Tomkins. She argued that with a renewed Yukon economy and a strengthened Canadian dollar, the arrangement was no longer necessary. And she suggested that the presence of Yukoners was putting a strain on the fishery. "Every day there are Yukon people fishing," she wrote. "There is no room for locals to fish."
She also asserted that the Yukoners who fish in Haines have been abusing a loophole in the bag limit regulations. "They bring generators to run their freezers to freeze their catch," she wrote. "They limit out, clean their fish, then freeze it. They go back out same day and fish some more. Under Alaska law, once a fish has been processed and frozen, it is no longer considered your limit for the day. I've seen them fill their freezers."
The latest move came as a surprise to the Haines Convention and Visitors Bureau. "I think we were all pretty shocked to see this bill come up," said Tanya Carlson, director of the bureau, noting that her organization had sent a thank-you note to the commissioner after she denied the committee's initial request. "Our Yukon neighbours, everybody comes down here to fish. (Changing the licences) would be a detriment, definitely. We're not in support of it."
Carlson doesn't think the change enjoys widespread support in Haines, nor does she believe that misbehaving Yukoners are a widespread problem. "There might be one or two," she acknowledged, "but I would love to see the proof. For the most part I think everybody that comes down fishes responsibly. I honestly don't think that it's been an issue."
Last night, Haines Mayor Stephanie Scott and the borough assembly weighed in on the matter. After a debate that included input from residents, the assembly unanimously passed a motion resolving to send Rep. Kreiss-Tomkins a letter thanking him for his attention to the issue and requesting that he withdraw House Bill 368.
Rich Chapell, the Haines area manager for the sport fish division of the Alaska Department of Fish and Game, doesn't think Yukoners are putting Haines subsistence fishing at risk. "We have a sustainable harvest," he said. "We set sport fishing bag and possession limits according to the abundance of the various species, and if there's a conservation problem we'll scale back the bag limits. We wouldn't take action on somebody's fishing licence. That's how we manage fisheries, is by adjusting bag limits."
Chapell also clarified that the freezer "loophole" is no such thing: freezing their day's catch after reaching the daily limit does not authorize anyone to limit-out again on the same day, and fresh or frozen, all fish count towards an overall possession limit.
He acknowledged that there may be people who violate the daily bag and overall possession limits. "That's possible," he said, "but that's an enforcement problem. We have wildlife enforcement officers that keep an eye out for that kind of activity by Alaska residents and Yukon residents alike."
Gord Zealand, the executive director of the Yukon Fish and Game Association, agrees. "Changing the licences, does that change the enforcement issues? Whether you pay $25 or $50 or $100, if there's an issue with enforcement, then deal with it," he said.
"As an organization we're adamantly opposed to individuals exceeding their limits or breaking the law. And we would do whatever we could to help out in this area. But at the same time, if the problem is over-limits, then by changing the cost of the licence, is that going to look after the problem?"
Zealand questioned what the Haines residents who have raised the issue are truly objecting to. "Is the issue that I get a break because I buy an Alaska fishing licence, or is the issue the fact that some people are exceeding their limits?"
He worries that if the regulation is changed, it will make it more difficult for young families, older Yukoners, or other lower-income Yukoners to fish – without affecting the alleged limit-violators.
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The gallbladder plays an important role in supporting and promoting healthy digestion. Your gallbladder is located directly below the liver. These two organs work in concert to facilitate the digestion of fats.
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I was first introduced to Nilo Cruz's work during my final undergrad project for which I created the lighting design for a production of Hortensia and the Museum of Dreams, included in Two Sisters and a Piano & Other Plays. Nilo's language provided me with ample room to experiment with color in a way that I had not gotten to do with other plays – the colors of the Caribbean come alive with Nilo's words. I can put myself in his characters' shoes and can almost smell the ocean and hear the waves splashing in the sand.
After working on many productions by Caucasian-American playwrights, I was delighted to hear language that was close to my heart. As a transplant from Puerto Rico, I empathize with the protagonist, Luciana, who was taken from Cuba as a child and returned many years later. Her feelings of no longer belonging in Cuba are something that I struggle with every time I go back home.
When I met Nilo during TCG's "Playwrights in Conversation" series, I gushed about how much I appreciated reading work from a fellow antillano. He, in turn, signed my copy of Two Sisters with "Thanks for lighting up my work!" Thank you, Nilo, for providing us with inspired Latino work.


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What is technology?
Have you ever tried to answer the question: what is technology? Give it a try! Pretty difficult, isn't it?
There are a lot of different answers to the question. You could, for example, read all the theory on Wikipedia or read the definition in the Cambridge Dictionary, and then you might know a little more, but you won't feel it yet. You could also look for a quote to make you feel what technology is, a simple Google search would offer you something like this:
Technology is everything that does not work yet - Danny Hills
Nice. Good for a PowerPoint presentation, but still a bit nondescriptive and like most quotes a bit of a cliche but if you like technology quotes there are websites with thousands of them.
A pyramid of technology
For this crash course, we think the best way to make you feel what technology is, is by introducing the Pyramid of Technology. The pyramid of technology is a concept that was introduced by Koert van Mensvoort. These are the words with which he introduces his concept:
"With the Pyramid of Technology I propose a model to describe the various levels at which technology may function in our lives. The pyramid is inspired by Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs (Maslow, 1943), which describes human requirements like nutrition, shelter, security and love in subsequent stages. Similar to Maslow's model, technologies can move up and down through various levels of the pyramid, while lower stages need to be fulfilled before the next stage can be attained. Although the Pyramid of Technology will certainly not answer all our technology related questions, it can serve as a tool for scientists, inventors, engineers, designers and entrepreneurs to position themselves in the playing field of technological development and eventually create better technology.
Moving through the seven stages we will learn that new technology may seem artificial at first, but as it rises from the base of the pyramid towards the top, it can become so accepted that we experience it as a vital or even a natural part of our lives. Further on I will discuss how this naturalization of technology provides an important new perspective on the relationship between people, nature and technology. But let us begin by discussing the various stages of the pyramid."
(image by Koert van Mensvoort / Next Nature Net)
The different stages - described
Below, we describe the seven different stages of technology.
Stage One. Envisioned
All technology is born in the fantasy of man. New technology is therefore often invented by science fiction writers, such as Arthur C. Clarke who invented the satellite as early as 1945 (20 years before the actual introduction). Some technologies go from invented to actually available very quickly, others remain invented indefinitely.
Quick Question: Can you think of a technology that was first invented by a science fiction writer?
Quick Question: Can you think of a technology that has been in the fantasy of man for a long time?
Stage Two. Operational
In this stage there is a proof of concept of the technology. It works, but often only in a controlled environment. Or there are counter forces, because the new technology undermines an old revenue model. Or it is still too expensive or unstable. Examples are quantum computing, cultured meat and wireless electricity.
Quick Question: Can you think of another technology that is still in the operational stage?
Stage three. Applied
In this stage, the technology from the lab is not yet widely accepted. This is a complicated phase. Some technologies are rapidly accepted, others linger in this stage (such as nuclear energy, which has never really been accepted). You also have competition at this stage. Electric cars, for example, were there earlier than petrol cars (yeah really!!), but lost to the competition and remained in this stage for a long time. In the applied phase you also have technologies that are nostalgic. These 'slide down'. Examples are vinyl, steam trains and hot air balloons. They were once 'accepted', but now they are 'applied' again.
Stage Four. Accepted
These are technologies that become part of our daily life. ATMs, GPS, television, microwaves, etc … Controversial technologies, such as nuclear energy, are struggling to make the switch to accepted. This does not apply to technologies that are closer to our customs, traditions and intuitions. That is why some technologies also copy these habits, such as 'reading' on the iPad or the digital bookshelf on the iPad. At the same time developments such as the iPad will push the bookshelf itself down into the pyramid (oh, irony!). Technologies are also very much tied to culture at this stage. Some people cannot do without their dishwasher in other parts of the world it is an extravagant appliance.
Stage Five. Vital
Here technology becomes our second nature. Think of your smartphone. For many, it feels like you're missing an arm or a leg if you're not carrying your phone. Other examples are sewers, water systems, electricity, antibiotics, internet. Vital technologies often provide the infrastructure on which 'lower' technologies run. Technologies don't become vital that often, but if they do, they won't go away anytime soon either. So you have to look carefully at the pros and cons.
Stage Six. Invisible
No, we do not mean WIFI.
Some technologies are so successful that they are no longer seen as a technology. For example, writing. Or money. And, if you are really doing well, writing a check. Other examples are time and agriculture.
Stage Seven. Naturalized
As with the Maslow Pyramid, technologies rarely reach the top. Most technologies reach level 4 and then drop back. Sometimes there is a technology that becomes vital and rarely they become invisible. In this stage we see naturalized technologies as part of human nature. The best example is cooking. Cooking is an external stomach. We pre-digest our food, allowing us to consume many more calories with much less energy. And with that extra energy we have been able to develop further.
There is a lot more to be said about the Pyramid of Technology, there are exercises to be done but for that we refer to section seven (additional materials).
On technology & nature
The Pyramid of Technology describes how technology starts as an idea and sometimes becomes nature. A variation on that theme is a new look at the relationship between technology and nature. This is best explained by the following quick questions. Think about them:
Is a chicken nature? Or technology?
Is a computervirus technology? Or nature?
Is a a tulip nature? Or technology?
Is the stock market technology? Or nature?
We are used to seeing nature as something organic, and technology as something artificial. But maybe it is a better method to see nature as something you can not control and technology as something you can!
However: the most important lesson from the Pyramid of Technology is that it makes us understand that we humans are technological beings by nature. We evolve together. This also means that nature and technology are not opposites. Nature is not something pure and technology is not. The Pyramid of Technology also explains in part why technology changes our human nature.
That is the topic of section two!
Take aways from section one:
Technology is way more than digital technology;
Technology evolves in stages. From an idea it can become nature;
Humans are technological beings, nature and technology are not opposites;
And finally, this is fundamental to the idea of why technology changes our human nature.
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I'm happy to say I'm returning to London to run another game for Horizon Megagames. This time, it's the popular Den of Wolves. 'Den of Wolves' is a game about a small fleet of interstellar vessels trying to balance survival, politics and military challenges as they attempt to stay one step ahead of their pursuers. The game will be held at The Arc Centre (98b St Paul St, London N1 7DF) on the 2nd March 2019. For more details and to sign up, go to the Horizon Megagames website:
Last weekend I made the drive up to Leeds for 'Everybody Dies 3: Playing With Fire', the third run of Pennine Megagames' games set in the Game of Thrones/Song of Ice and Fire universe, designed and run by Becky Ladley. For those unfamiliar with the show and books, the action takes place on the continent of Westeros, a low-fantasy medieval setting, with a monarch ruling over a number of different regions. This iteration of the game was set 150 years before the other two games


Our Bratislava office was established in 2004.
Bratislava is the capital of Slovakia and the country's largest city. Bordering Austria and Hungary, it is the only national capital that borders two independent countries.
Bratislava is the political, cultural, and economic centre of Slovakia. Many of Slovakia's large businesses and financial institutions have headquarters there. In recent years, service and high-tech-oriented businesses have prospered in Bratislava. Many global companies have built outsourcing and service centres or plan to do so soon. Reasons for the influx of multi-national corporations include proximity to the Western Europe, skilled labor force and the high density of universities and research facilities. Slovakia's strong economic growth in the 2000s has also led to a boom in the construction industry. Today, Slovakia is also internationally recognised for its strong automotive industry.


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You just got back from the grocery store loaded with fresh fruits and vegetables for the week. Your countertop is filled with bright colors and flavors to add to every meal! So how do you help your produce last the longest and stay the freshest? This is one of the most frequently asked questions that we receive from customers and the answer is… proper storage! Different fresh fruits and veggies have different storage requirements.
Here are the best ways to wash and store some of your favorites!
No matter the size, beefsteak or snacking, always store tomatoes on the counter at room temperature. Tomatoes should never be kept in the refrigerator. The cold temperature minimizes their flavor and firmness.
When you're ready to use the tomato, rinse it under cool water and gently rub the surface with your fingers or a clean dish towel, rinse again and pat dry. For snacking tomatoes, many our pints and ecofriendly bowls have small holes on the bottom and sides. Remove the top seal, rinse in cool water right in the packaging. The holes will drain the excess water for you.
Unlike tomatoes, peppers like to be cold. Storing them in the crisper in your refrigerator will protect them from moisture loss and spoilage. This is true for all peppers of every color and heat level, from bell peppers to jalapenos, so to keep your peppers crisp and snappy, be sure to keep 'em cool!
When you're ready to eat your peppers as a snack or add them to a recipe, just give them a quick rinse under cool water, pat dry and then watch this video for the easiest way to slice a bell pepper!
Ever hear the saying "cool as a cucumber"? There's more to this saying than just staying calm under pressure. Cucumbers like cold temperatures. It helps them stay fresher longer and keeps the moisture inside the cucumber. For our smaller snacking cucumbers, we recommend removing them from the packaging as soon as you get them home, rinsing them with cold water, and then patting them dry. Once they're dry, wrap them in a paper towel and store them in a clean plastic bag or reusable storage container. This extra step will help prevent smaller cucumbers from getting slimy.
When you're ready to eat your cucumbers, wash them under cool water and pat dry. From there it's your choice; chomp down on the whole cucumber or cut them into slices to eat.
INSIDER'S TIP: Just because a product is stored one way in the store does not mean that's the best way to store it at home. This is especially true for cucumbers which are frequently displayed at room temperature because they typically sell within a day or two.
The best thing for strawberries is to keep them cold and dry so they don't get moldy. When you bring them home, take the berries out of their container and arrange them on a paper towel lined tray, cover them with plastic wrap and put them in the fridge.
Before you eat or use them in a recipe, wash them under cool water, remove the stems and enjoy!
If your fridge is filling up with peppers, cucumbers and strawberries and space is getting tight, you have options for your eggplants. If you're going to be using your eggplants in one or two days, you can store them in a cool dry place, like a pantry. If you plan on eating the eggplant three or more days from now, it should be kept in the refrigerator. Wrap it in a paper towel and place it in a reusable container or perforated plastic bag to be put in the crisper.
When it's time to eat, rinse the eggplant under cool water and pat dry. From there, it's your choice to leave the skin on or peel it off.
What about vegetable washing solutions or washing vegetables in vinegar?
This is a method of produce washing that some people prefer. They are both acceptable and will not cause harm to your produce. For vinegar and water to be effective, your mixture should be 3 parts water to 1 part vinegar. For any produce washing products, follow the directions on the package.
We hope you find these tips for washing and storing produce helpful. If you have an idea that's worked well for you, leave us a comment and let us know. Because while we've learned a lot in our 60+ years of growing tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers and eggplants we're always looking to improve and learn from our customers.


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Ridvan Kardesoglu (* 12. Oktober 1996 in Vaduz) ist ein liechtensteinisch-türkischer Fussballspieler.

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Kardesoglu spielte in seiner Jugend für den USV Eschen-Mauren, bei dem er 2015 in die A-Mannschaft befördert wurde. 2019 schloss er sich dem Schweizer Verein Chur 97 an. Anfang 2020 wechselte er zum FC Balzers. Im Sommer 2021 unterschrieb er einen Vertrag beim FC Ruggell.

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Er gab sein Länderspieldebüt für die liechtensteinische Fussballnationalmannschaft am 15. November 2019 beim 0:3 gegen Finnland im Rahmen der Qualifikation zur Fussball-Europameisterschaft 2021, als er in der 84. Minute für Yanik Frick eingewechselt wurde.

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U.S. Climate Action Network (US-CAN)
Parent Organization: Climate Action Network International (CAN-I)
www.usclimatenetwork.org
Environmental Advocacy Group
Executive Director:
Keya Chatterjee
People's Climate March
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U.S. Climate Action Network (US-CAN) is an environmentalist advocacy organization based in Washington, D.C. and the national affiliate of Climate Action Network International (CAN-I). The organization uses tactics such as protests, policy advocacy, and smear campaigns to support environmentalist advocacy campaigns. The organization lists many left-leaning and progressive organizations as coalition "members" and conveys a left-of-center viewpoint on environmentalism.
US-CAN advertises memberships with other environmentalist organizations that it claims "fight climate change in a just and equitable way." Member organizations include many left-leaning organizations such as the Service Employees International Union, Center for American Progress, 350.org, Greenpeace, NAACP, Oxfam America, and Sierra Club. [1]
The People's Climate March is an organized protest that occurs in multiple U.S. cities annually. Organized by People's Climate Movement, the organization claims that hundreds of thousands of protesters marched in such cities as San Francisco, Washington D.C., and more in the 2018 march. More than half of the organizations involved with or sponsoring the march were members of US-CAN as of 2017 according to US-CAN annual reports. [2] [3]
During the Paris Climate Accord in 2015 and 2016, US-CAN activists worked alongside those of Avaaz, another left-leaning environmentalist organization, pasted "wanted posters" that showed opponents of the U.N.-backed environmental agreement in a mugshot-like fashion around Paris. Writers for the Competitive Enterprise Institute, Heartland Institute, and other conservative think-tanks were portrayed along with Benjamin Sporton, an Australian coal executive, and Bjorn Lomborg, a Danish skeptic of environmentalist policy priorities. [4]
US-CAN announced a 5-year plan lasting from 2017 to 2022 with the goal of growing its network of member organizations to be able to further spread its message. The goals have less to do with environmental activism than growing the list of member organizations and reforming the leadership of the network. [5]
Keya Chatterjee is the executive director of US-CAN. She previously served as a senior director at the World Wildlife Fund, a left-leaning environmentalist organization and as a climate change specialist for the U.S. Agency of International development. [6]
David Turnbull is the chair of the board of directors of US-CAN. He previously served as the executive director of Climate Action Network International, the parent organization of US-CAN. Turnbull also worked as a program coordinator and research analyst at World Resource Institute, a left-leaning environmental advocacy organization. [7]
Heather Coleman is the vice chair of the board of directors of US-CAN. She previously served as a senior communications associate at Earthjustice. She has also worked as the climate change and energy director at Oxfam America, a left-of-center- advocacy group, and Wallace Global Fund, a left-leaning grantmaking organization that has made multiple grants to different chapters of Climate Action Network. [8]
Kyle Ash is a member of the board of directors of US-CAN. He also works as senior legislative representative for Greenpeace, one of the largest left-leaning environmental advocacy organizations in the country. [9]
According to 2017 IRS returns for US-CAN, the organization took in total revenues of $5,092,861, an increase of more than $2 million from its reported 2016 revenues. [10]
US-CAN has received multiple grants from Sea Change International, a major left-leaning environmental advocacy organization founded by Nathaniel Simons, son of hedge fund billionaire James Simons. Grants in 2016 totaled to $1,125,000. [11] US-CAN received a $46,106 grant from the David and Lucile Packard Foundation, a left-leaning foundation that supports environmental causes and population control. [12]
US-CAN awarded $400,227 in grants to support environmentalist-directed organizing by member groups. Alliance of Nurses for Healthy Environments, Clean Air Coalition, Creation Justice Ministries, Georgia Women's Action for New Directions (WAND), GreenLatinos, and Iowa Interfaith Power and Light all received grants from US-CAN in 2017. [13]
"Member Organizations." US Climate Action Network. Accessed March 15, 2019. https://www.usclimatenetwork.org/member-organizations. ^
"Our Movement." Peoples Climate Movement. Accessed March 14, 2019. https://peoplesclimate.org/our-movement/. ^
"Annual Reports." US Climate Action Network. Accessed March 14, 2019. https://www.usclimatenetwork.org/annual_reports. ^
Chan, Swell. "A Stunt by Environmental Activists Targets Climate Doubters." The New York Times. December 07, 2015. Accessed March 15, 2019. https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/projects/cp/climate/2015-paris-climate-talks/a-stunt-by-environmental-activists-targets-climate-skeptics. ^
"Strategic Plan 2017-2022." US Climate Action Network. Accessed March 20, 2019. https://www.usclimatenetwork.org/strategic_plan_2017_2022. ^
"Keya Chatterjee." LinkedIn. Accessed March 14, 2019. https://www.linkedin.com/in/keya-chatterjee-937a3986/. ^
"David Turnbull." LinkedIn. Accessed March 14, 2019. https://www.linkedin.com/in/dmturnbull/. ^
"Heather Coleman." LinkedIn. Accessed March 14, 2019. https://www.linkedin.com/in/heather-coleman-51471137/. ^
"Kyle Ash." Greenpeace USA. Accessed March 14, 2019. https://www.greenpeace.org/usa/bios/kyle-ash/. ^
IRS Return of Nonprofit Organization: "US Climate Action Network." Part I, Line 12. ^
"FoundationSearch Grant Visualizer." Homepage | Metasoft Systems Inc. Accessed March 15, 2019. http://www.foundationsearch.com/FindFunders/GrantVisualizer.aspx?searchid=4288785. ^
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Get an in-depth preview of one of this year's most anticipated new restaurants on this week's episode of "What's Eric Eating." Emmaline owner Sam Governale and chef Dimitri Voutsinas join CultureMap food editor Eric Sandler to discuss the neighborhood restaurant that's slated for a "mid-fall" opening in the space formerly occupied by Teala's on West Dallas.
Governale and Voutsinas go through their roots in the restaurant business and discuss the circumstances that led to their working together. Then they dive into much of what diners can expect from Emmaline, including its overall atmosphere, style of cuisine, and the restaurants in New York that inspired its direction. Governale explains that Emmaline will include elements of an Italian-style trattoria with pizzas, pastas, and a great wine list but also be able to handle more extravagant multi-course dinners.
As a former operating partner at Fleming's, Governale brings a huge network of relationships and lots of experience to his new project, but how is he balancing his personal vision for Emmaline's cuisine with letting Voutsinas has some creative control over the food?
That's something he and I often speak about, because I do want to honor and respect absolutely his craft, his trade, and his talent. I think we've been able to do that with, again, going back to that philosophy of what we believe makes a spot really work and makes it easy. For me, the menu, having accessibility, at least on paper, is a component of hospitality. It's important to me.
I want to make people feel comfortable. I want people to be able to come in any time of the day and feel comfortable either indulging or not. I want it to just be a place where people are comfortable coming. From there, we can do a whole number of things from a culinary standpoint that he can jump off into.
Finally, the conversation turns to the role Voutsinas played in assisting Hurricane Harvey relief efforts. Working alongside chef Richard Knight at the Midtown Kitchen Collective, Voutsinas helped lead the team that prepared over 100,000 meals for evacuees, volunteers, and first responders.
Prior to the Emmaline interview, Urban Swank blogger Shanna Jones joins Sandler to discuss the news of the week. Topics include the recent openings of places like JuiceLand in Montrose and Cloud 10 Creamery in the Heights and Anvil being named one of the best bars in the world. As a follow up to a recent discussion about funds that are assisting members of the hospitality who suffered during Harvey, Sandler notes that Southern Smoke is now accepting applications for financial assistance.


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Brinjal rice recipe is as good as the famous baigan ka bharta. The taste of brinjal combines with aromatic spices and rice making a perfect dish. Just try this out and you will definitely love this quick, easy and tasty dish.
Pressure cook the rice. When cooked, spread them on a plate, add 1 tbsp oil to the rice and mix well so that the rice doesn't stick.
Till rice are cooking, heat 1 tsp oil in a pan and roast the ingredients under "Spice powder" section. Let the ingredients cool and grind them to powder.
Boil the peas and slice the brinjal and onions lengthwise.
Heat oil in a wok, add onions, fry them for 3-4 minutes, add brinjal and cook them covered for 8 minutes. Add boiled peas.
Now, add spice powder, turmeric powder and salt to the vegetables and mix well.
Add cooked rice and mix well. Turn off the stove and garnish with fresh coriander leaves.
Serve as it is with raita or with any gravy.
Do not overcook the brinjal otherwise they will become mashy.


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The Last Siege #1 Review: Live by the Sword
By Nolan P. Smith
I love the medieval era, it's such an interesting time period. Knights and chivalry, scandal and swordplay. With Image Comics' The Last Siege, we get a gloomy look at a kingdom on the edge of tyranny, complete with a mysterious stranger in tow.
From Landry Q. Walker, Justin Greenwood, Eric Jones, Patrick Brosseau, and Keith Wood, the debut issue to this new ongoing series does exactly what it needed to do: hook the reader into wanting more. As a kingdom teeters on the brink of failure, a lone stranger enters the fray. A stranger from a different land, armed with a sword at his side, why is he here? Can he stop the kingdom from falling into the wrong hands the wrong way?
The art is mood evoking: dark, depressing, and in need of a hero. Greenwood's art fits this vibe of the book perfectly. We get some backstory, not a whole lot, just enough to get along through the issue, with a killer twist on the last page. The pages have a very cinematic feel to them, where we see far more than the captions could have described. I love this way of storytelling, as it lets the reader take hold of what they see and form a conclusion on their own: a conclusion the creative team has no doubt orchestrated carefully.
Walker's tale is one of a glimmer of hope, as that is all this kingdom really has. With savage soldiers ready to take the throne by way of a young girl princess, it seems our knight without shining armor came just in time. The lead character has all the makings of a hero from the days of the western films: loner, skilled, gruff, silent and doesn't hold back. He's a good character to get behind as we see how exactly the last siege ends up playing out.
I enjoyed this debut issue a lot. Walker and Greenwood created something that is different than the books it shares the shelves with. A medieval tale with a western flare, The Last Siege leaves you wanting more. Too bad we have to wait a month for the next installment. A highly polished and spectacular debut, especially if you are like me and this time period is right up your alley.
Rating: 9.0 out of 10.
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Green Point is a fairly old part of the city, so its roads tend to be wide enough - most of the time. I've noticed though that areas developed in the last 10 or 15 years are sometimes so narrow that it's actually not possible to park a car in the road with enough space for another to pass by.
Fortunately Kerry-Anne and I live in a suburb that was built when 1000 square metre plots and super-wide roads were the norm. I'd hate to live in modern security estates with their narrow roads and uniform housing.
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Q: How do I auto-update Assembly Version in C# but using Semantic Versioning I know there are plenty of solutions for using the AssemblyInfo task from the MSBuild Extension pack, but the trouble is, AssemblyInfo tasks requires the version to be four places, i.e. 1.2.3.4, whereas Semantic Versioning requires only three, i.e. 1.2.3. If you try and use a three digit version, the AssemblyInfo task throws an error.
As a firm we're moving towards Semantic Versioning and our build scripts aren't happy about it. I was curious if there was perhaps a newer version

A: It turns out that I was using old MSBuild Extension pack from CodePlex. I switched the MSBuild Tasks package from Nuget and that version is new and allows the entry of three digit versions. It's also a great place to start if you're thinking about creating an MSBuild file for your solution.

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LettersApr 10th 1997 edition
Smoking slaves
SIR--You laudably urge the larger tobacco companies to follow Liggett's lead and come clean about the addictiveness of nicotine (March 29th). But you fall into the trap of also arguing that smokers exercise their freedom by "choosing" to smoke. Yet the very nature of addiction is that it denies an addict the freedom of choice, as he or she becomes a slave to the drug. Of the 14m smokers in Britain, for instance, more than 9m say they would rather be non-smokers.
Your leader also contains a curious contradiction. You argue on the one hand that children are at risk of becoming hooked before they are old enough to make a reasoned calculation of the risks. On the other hand, you say that smokers seeking damages are refusing to take responsibility for their own informed decisions. No smoker makes a decision to become hooked. To apply terms such as "reasoned calculation" and "informed decisions" to the predicament of the addict is naive. An addict is fully aware that he or she is acting in a manner which is in direct contradiction to his or her rational judgment, but simply feels unable to stop. Indeed a drug addict is a victim of one of the worst forms of slavery.
ALLEN CARR
SIR--You ignore one point important to those of us who are non-smokers. Whereas second-hand heart attacks and second-hand skiing accidents are quite rare, second-hand smoke is both harmful and obnoxious.
G. Anthony
Cheswick,
Futures perfect
SIR--Your article on Chicago's futures exchange (February 1st) misses the point. The Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) traded over 222m contracts in 1996, the only futures exchange in the world to trade over 200m contracts for three years running. Our customers say they come back to us because we provide the most liquid and cost-efficient markets in the world.
We have not become complacent, however. Through our Chicago Board Brokerage, which will be launched this year, we will achieve our goal of becoming a financial supermarket to the world. We have demonstrated our commitment to using technology when appropriate to enhance our open-outcry markets and better serve our members and customers. We have invested millions of dollars in an electronic order-entry system that is being used in our new financial trading facility and our agricultural trading room. Volume on our electronic trading system, Project A, last year surpassed that of all competitors. Additional enhancements to the system are planned for this year.
For over a year, the CBOT and the Chicago Mercantile Exchange have been actively working to reduce costs and promote efficiencies between the two institutions via our Joint Strategic Initiatives Committee. This committee has moved forward with a signed letter of intent on common banking, and the development of a common message switch for routing orders and other data to both exchanges.
Patrick Arbor
Thomas Donovan
Albania's ethnic groups
SIR--You address the situation of "ethnic Albanians who form a large majority in the Serbian province of Kosovo and a large minority in Macedonia" (March 29th). Yet nowhere do you address the matter of ethnic divisions within Albania itself.
I touched on this matter in the Cyril Foster Lecture at Oxford University in 1991, published as "Pandemonium: Ethnicity in International Politics". This described the seemingly unavailing efforts of the Marxist rulers in Tirana to forge an Albanian nationality out of highland Gegs and southerly Tosks. Both groups are largely Muslim (some are Sunni, others Bektashi) but they are not ethnically the same. Their respective regions are roughly divided by the Shkumbin River, which flows from the mountains to the Adriatic about mid-point in the country. This is the dividing line between the "rebel-held" South and apparently more loyal North in your accompanying map. Might it be that the division is essential between the two ethnic groups?
Moynihan
Education scoreboard
SIR--I read with great interest your leader and article on education (March 29th). The league table of countries' average scores in the Third International Maths and Science Study (TIMSS) that you published is actually that for eighth-grade pupils. But pupils in the year below (seventh grade) were also tested. These two grades combined include most 13-year-old pupils within each country.
The international mean score of 500 that you quote was in fact obtained by combining the results from the seventh- and eighth-grade pupils. The mean for eighth-graders alone is 513 for maths and 516 for science. So some of the countries that appeared to be above the international mean in your table are actually below it. In addition, the scale used for each country's score was not a proportional one; it was based on standard deviations from the international mean, so it is not strictly true that the average score of Singaporean pupils was almost twice that of South African pupils.
Eugenio Gonzalez
Chestnut Hill,TIMSS
Canada's children
SIR--"One Canadian child in five", you write ("Martin's turn", March 8th), "lives in poverty." This estimate is based on the "low income cut-off" (LICO) calculated by Statistics Canada. But that is a measure simply of income inequality, not of poverty. No one knows how many Canadian children live in poverty. The exaggeration entailed in misapplying the LICO as a poverty measure only detracts from understanding of the real poverty problem, and makes it much harder to help those who are truly in need.
Gerry Ewert
Whitehorse,
SIR--Your observations on the current spat between Malaysia and Singapore (March 22nd) are well-founded. Both countries have achieved much, for which they deserve full credit. But their leaders share a talent for humbug, half-truths and over-reaction to sometimes justified criticism that less-sensitive egos would take in their stride. It is time both governments grew up.
COLIN MORTON
Vientiane,
This article appeared in the Letters section of the print edition under the headline "Letters"


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聖都エルサレムの国際化 : 中東和平の基礎として : 1947年国際連合総会決議181号(II)を再評価する
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Internationalization of Jerusalem as a basis for peace in the Middle East re-appreciating the 1947 United Nations general assembly resolution 181(II)
Oishi, Yuji
The dawn of the twenty-first century was met with feeling of apprehension and disillusionment among those hoping for lasting peace in the Middle East. With armed clashes between Israelis and Palestinians intensifying since 2001, escalating into what the mass media described as a state of "mini-war," the future can no longer be regarded with optimism. In a last-ditch effort as a peace broker before his eight-year term expired, United States President Bill Clinton welcomed Prime Minister Ehud Barak of Israel and Ra'ees (President ) Yasser Arafat of the Palestinian Authority (PA) on July 11, 2000 to Camp David, the presidential mountain retreat in Mainland, where the first Israeli-Arab rapprochement had been achieved 22 years before. This time, however, no historical milestone could be reached. The parties to the triumvirate summit conference discussed the "permanent status" of Jerusalem and other important issues in a charged atmosphere of high anticipation, but the conference ended inconclusively. Clinton admitted that peace talks were in a stalemate "at this time." However, he was unable to sponsor new summit talks during the reminder of his term, and the target date of September 13, 2000 for finalizing a permanent status agreement on the West Bank (including Jerusalem) and the Gaza Strip between the Israeli government and the autonomous Palestinian Authority passed without a deal being struck. Arafat repeatedly insisted prior to this date that he would declare the establishment of a Palestinian state on September 13 whether the Camp David meeting succeeded or not. But he refrained from making a proclamation of independence on that date, allegedly due to strong pressure from Clinton. Many Palestinians voiced disappointment and frustration, which soon erupted into violence. The issue of Jerusalem, as many had predicted, proved to be an insurmountable obstacle in the Barak-Arafat negotiations. It may now take many years before Israel and Palestine can restore mutual credibility. Restarting negotiati


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The words (from Thoughts & Prayers) and the flowers are stamped with Tuxedo Memento Black ink.
The flowers are colored with a blender pen and Daffodil Delight and Pear Pizzazz ink pads.
The 3/8" Pear Pizzazz Shimmer Ribbon is for beautiful accent.


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Introducing Our New Chief Executive Officer
December 1, 2018 Sensear News
Sensear is excited to announce the newest addition to the Sensear team.
Mr Cathal Tierney commenced as Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director of Sensear in late 2018 and brings a deep understanding of the wireless communications industry and great leadership necessary to take Sensear to the next level.
He was Director Product Management at Motorola Solutions and brings over 30 years of experience in engineering and innovation for smart mobile communication devices.
He previously served as Director of Engineering at Motorola leading US, Israel and Asia teams to develop breakthrough commercial tier radio product platform. He also pioneered the introduction of Bluetooth and GPS capabilities to radio accessories.
He earned an MBA from Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management in the USA and is a graduate engineer of Dublin City University in Ireland.
Cathal is excited to become a part of Sensear and looks forward to collaborating with the team and leading the organization to achieve its full potential.
Learn more about solutions for high-noise communications and the best practices in hearing protection by visiting the Sensear Blog.
About Sensear:
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Occidental Petroleum (OXY) Board Approves 1.3% Dividend Hike
Jewel Saha
Zacks July 12, 2019
Occidental Petroleum Corporation OXY recently announced that the board of directors has approved a 1.3% increase in the quarterly dividend rate. The revised dividend will be 79 cents, payable Oct 15, 2019 to its shareholders of record at the close of business on Sep 10.
The new annualized dividend rate of the company is $3.16 per share, resulting in a dividend yield of 6.26%. Its current dividend yield is better than the Zacks S&P 500 composite's 1.88%.
Can We Expect Hikes in the Coming Years?
Occidental's continued focus on the Permian Resources has been beneficial for the company. Production from this region is expected to improve further from the current levels, thanks to the newly added wells.
Occidental's definitive agreement to acquire Anadarko Petroleum APC for $38 billion will further expand its operation in the resource-rich Permian Basin. The combined company will have a production capacity of 1.3 million boe/d and is expected to be accretive to free cash flow within a year of the acquisition. The combined entity will generate $3.5 billion of free cash flow through $2 billion of annual cost synergies and $1.5 billion of annual capital reductions.
Occidental has also executed a strategic initiative to divest of lower-margin, lower-return oil and gas production, with the plan to replace it with higher-margin and higher-return production.
We expect these initiatives to help Occidental generate more free cash flow, which might help it return more to shareholders through buybacks and dividends.
Long History of Dividend Payment
Occidental has a long history of sharing profits with its shareholders. The company has been distributing dividend since 1975. Occidental has increased its annual dividend for 17 consecutive years. The total increase in annual dividend of the company from 2002 exceeds 500%.
Occidental is not the only Oil & Energy company that has been increasing quarterly dividend rate regularly. Exxon Mobil XOM and Chevron Corp. CVX have also raised dividend rate annually for the last consecutive 37 years and 32 years, respectively.
In the past month, Occidental's shares have gained 1.4%, in line with its industry's rally.
Occidental currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
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A history of Spanish literature, Fitzmaurice-Kelly, James (English)
433 pages; Wednesday, October 18, 2017
A History of Story-Telling--Studies in the Development of Narrative [1909], Ransome, Arthur, (1884-1967); Gavin, J., (Gavin, Jessie), (Illustrator), (1876-1939) (English)
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A History of the British Army - Vol. 1, Fortesque, The Hon. J.W. (English)
669 pages; Tuesday, November 14, 2017
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A History of the Cambridge University Press, 1521-1921, Roberts, S. C. (English)
224 pages; Friday, July 11, 2014
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340 pages; Sunday, February 3, 2013
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311 pages; Tuesday, May 14, 2013
A History of the Coldstream Guards, from 1815 to 1895, Ross-of-Bladensburg, John Foster George, Lt.-Col. Sir (English)
575 pages; Monday, February 11, 2019
A History of the Comstock Silver Lode & Mines, Dan De Quille (English)
162 pages; Saturday, March 6, 2021
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429 pages; Wednesday, August 17, 2011
A History of the Durham Miners' Association 1870-1904 {P2->P2}, Wilson, John Alderman (English)
412 pages; Sunday, May 10, 2015
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A History of the French Novel vol. 1, George Saintsbury (English)
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linked_transition::linked_transition(void)
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{
	name[0] = '\0';
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: source(old.source)
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{
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	{
		std::copy(old.name, old.name+length_of_name+1, name);
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	}
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linked_transition& linked_transition::operator=(const linked_transition& old)
{
	source = old.source;
	target = old.target;
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	{
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	{
		linked = new linked_transition(*old.linked);
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unsigned linked_transition::get_target(void) const
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Yassin Ibrahim (* 9. Februar 2000 in Münster) ist ein deutsch-sudanesischer Fußballspieler.

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Nach seinen Anfängen in der Jugend des 1. FC Gievenbeck und von Preußen Münster wechselte er im Sommer 2013 in die Jugendabteilung von Borussia Dortmund. Dort durchlief er alle Jugendmannschaften und wurde 2019 Deutscher A-Jugend-Meister.

Im Sommer 2019 erfolgte sein Wechsel zum Drittligisten Würzburger Kickers. Dort kam er auch zu seinem ersten Einsatz im Profibereich, als er am 20. Juli 2019, dem 1. Spieltag, beim 3:1-Heimsieg gegen den FC Bayern München II in der 79. Spielminute für Dominik Widemann eingewechselt wurde. Am Ende der Saison 2019/20 stieg er mit den Würzburger Kickers in die 2. Bundesliga auf.

Ibrahim wechselte daraufhin zum SV Rödinghausen in die viertklassige Regionalliga West. Dort erzielte der Stürmer in seiner ersten Spielzeit in 34 Ligapartien zehn Treffer für die Ostwestfalen.

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Am 12. November 2017 absolvierte er sein erstes Spiel für die deutsche U18. Beim 3:1-Sieg gegen Italien wurde er zur zweiten Halbzeit eingewechselt.

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 Deutscher A-Jugend-Meister: 2019

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 Vizemeister der 3. Liga und Aufstieg in die 2. Bundesliga: 2020

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Both came from large farm families, plowed mules, picked cotton & played with other poor kids.
Both are one of ten children.
Both had Fathers who were contest-winning fiddlers.
Bob wanted to be a Baptist Preacher. NBA's father was a Baptist Preacher.
Both served their country in the Army.
Both have two brothers who also had bands.
Bob's brother Luke sang with his Texas Playboys. NBA's sister Betty sang with his Lone Star Band.
Both spotlight band members by calling their names while performing.
Both often help out their band members, friends and fans.
Bob was the oldest of ten kids. NBA's brother, named Bob - was the oldest of ten.
And the greatest similarity of all...both overcame humble beginnings and became immensely successful in their own way.
I met NBA at a Western Swing event in Wichita Falls, Texas. Knowing him now for several years convinces me that he is a sincere, compassionate and upstanding man. Performing on and contributing to his recording projects is a real pleasure but most of all it is an honor to be one of his many friends. I share his love of Western Swing music and it does my heart good to see it in New York under his fine stewardship!


Catalogue Number and Description: Tamiya Kit No. 32571 - Russian Heavy Tank JS-2 Model 1944 ChKZ.
Advantages: Simple parts breakdown but very well detailed; authentic but easy to assembly link and length tracks with sag; optional metal ingots for "scale weight"; excellent surface texture.
Disadvantages: Solid engine deck mesh and headlights.
The T-34 tank was already entering service by the beginning of the Great Patriotic War. The KV series of heavy tanks was also in service at time the Wehrmacht swarmed across the Soviet border in June 1941. Although the T-34 and KV-1 were more than capable of dealing with this first generation of German Tanks including the Panzer III and Panzer IV, the new Tiger and Panther tanks encountered in 1943 were another matter entirely.
The 76m guns of the T-34 and KV series tanks were ineffective against these powerful new vehicles, so the 85mm anti-aircraft gun was adapted for use in the KV-85 tank. This stop-gap vehicle received increased frontal armour, an improved turret and overall reduced weight compared to the heaviest KV tanks. This new vehicle was named Iosef Stalin 1 in honour of the Soviet leader.
Only a small number of these IS-1 tanks saw service, however, as the more powerful A-19 122mm gun was selected as the standard weapon for this series. This gun offered excellent performance in the anti-tank role and was also effective against fortified defensive positions. The installation of the bigger gun resulted in the Iosef Stalin 2.
The IS-2 entered service in 1944 as a breakthrough tank. This formidable new weapon proved itself emphatically against the most heavily armoured German tanks. During the fighting around the bridgehead on the River Vistula in August 1944, IS-2 tanks of the Red Army's 71st Guards Independent Heavy Tank Regiment knocked out four Tiger IIs for the loss of three of its own vehicles.
Although the IS-2 weighed in at around 40 tons (the same as the German "medium" Panther), the Soviets classified it a heavy tank. This was not entirely without justification. The sheer weight of the 122mm shell compensated for the lack of muzzle velocity. It was a potent and effective answer to the heavy frontal armour of even the best German AFVs.
However, the IS-2 did not prevail in every encounter with its German adversaries.
The IS-2 was withdrawn from front-line Soviet units following the introduction of the more streamlined IS-3 in 1945. The IS-2 continued in service with the armies of China, North Korea and Cuba well into the Cold War era.
We see both "JS-2" and "IS-2" used to describe the family of Stalin tanks.
The original IS-1 tank was named in honour of the Soviet leader. "Iosef" is a closer translation of Stalin's first name, while "Josef" is more anglicised, but both versions are widely used.
Following up their excellent 1:35 scale kits, Tamiya has now added a 1:48 scale JS-2 to their growing Stalin family.
Tamiya's 1:48 scale JS-2 is an all-new kit comprising 211 parts in dark green plastic, four metal ingots, four polythene caps, a length of string and markings for four vehicles.
Moulding quality is every bit as good as the 1:35 scale kit. Exterior detail is also very good indeed. Surface texture represents the rough casting of the real thing. The shovel, saw, horns, lights, barrel lock and other hull details are all separate parts.
The only real concessions to scale compared to the 1:35 kit is that the suspension arms for the road wheels are moulded as part of each lower hull side and the engine vents are moulded as solid plastic. The headlights are also solid plastic.
Turret hatches are separate and may be posed open.
The Commander figure is well moulded and nicely detailed.
In common with its big brother, this JS-2 includes injection moulded link and length tracks. The long top run features convincing drape between the return rollers, while the curved runs around the drive sprockets and idler wheels are made up by multiples of two-link sections.
Unlike some of Tamiya's earlier 1:48 scale kits, the lower hull is all-plastic. However, if you yearn for full 1:48 scale 46 tonne weight, Tamiya does supply four metal ingots to be fitted inside the lower hull. These are not structural though, so their use is purely optional.
Instructions are clearly called out in 14 illustrated steps.
Tamiya's 1:48 scale JS-2 should be a fast, easy build as we have come to expect from this excellent series.


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Tonight: A Monumental Monkees Moment
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There have been many monumental moments in the 50 year history of The Monkees. Tonight is one of them.
At 7:30pm in Los Angeles, Michael Nesmith will walk on to the stage with Micky Dolenz and Peter Tork at the historic, and sold out, Pantages Theatre to perform what he says will be his final concert with The Monkees. Michael revealed his intentions in a Facebook post on August 19. "I expect it will be fun, and a great way for me to sign out," Nez wrote. "I see the specter of the multiple Sinatra retirement/farewells — and this seems like the perfect time for me to step off, sit down and shut up. Hope I see you there...What a long strange trip, it's been said...and it looks like I've made it to the end."
Michael's announcement arrived after what to date has been a jam-packed year of festivities celebrating the group's 50th Anniversary. Among them includes The Monkees' first new studio album in 20 years, Good Times!, released in May, which was greeted with rave reviews and a Top 15 placement on the Billboard Top 200 Albums chart, their highest showing since 1968. But when an extensive tour was announced to support the album and celebrate the 50th, Nesmith was absent from the lineup. He explained to fans this past April that a commitment to deliver his upcoming book, Infinite Tuesday: An Autobiographical Riff, prevented him from going on the road. At the same time, he frequently declared his desire to play with Micky and Peter, and made good on that promise at a couple of concerts this summer. On June 1, Michael "appeared" with Micky and Peter in New York City via Skype, performing "Papa Gene's Blues," and later joined the duo during the encore performance in Monterey, California on August 5. Nez unexpectedly returned to the concert stage this week after Peter announced that he would miss two shows in Arizona because of a family emergency while also informing fans that Michael would substitute for him on those stops.
Since his departure from The Monkees in early 1970, Michael has often been absent from Monkees activities but always remained publicly supportive of the endeavors of his former bandmates. When 1986 rolled around and Micky, Peter, and Davy Jones reunited for the first time to celebrate the group's 20th Anniversary, Nez was forced to politely decline the invitation to undertake what became a massive, 7 month tour across North America. "When the whole thing [the Monkees reunion] first started off, there were 10 or 12 dates and I was on them and looking forward to it," Michael told Goldmine in 1991. "Well, because it was the 20th Anniversary and nobody knew it was going to get as big as it did, it went from 20 dates to 200 in just a matter of weeks." Because Nesmith was producing the film Square Dance at the time, he was ultimately forced to withdraw from the reunion. "I'd planned on being able to tuck and roll the movie in between the [Monkees] dates but the next thing I know it had gone from going out for a few weekends to going out for four months solid. So, the time constraints just conspired against me." Nez instead voiced his support for the rest of the group as well as his desire to play with The Monkees when the moment allowed. "Then, for some reason," he said, "the perception got out that, well, he never did like this whole thing, and the fact of the matter is that Nesmith does just fine with it. I like it a lot, it's perfectly fine." Before the 20th Anniversary Tour commenced, Micky took a moment to reassure fans about Michael's support for the trio's new activities, telling the Philadelphia Daily News that "He's behind us all the way."
Despite being off the road in 1986 , Michael did attend a Monkees concert in disguise at Arlington Stadium in Texas on June 22. "I thought they did a great job," Nesmith told a Texas newspaper at the time. "As a matter of fact, I called Micky the next day and told him I thought it was sensational." He finally joined Dolenz, Jones, and Tork onstage for the encore performance at the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles, California on September 7. All four Monkees also took part in filming a Christmas medley music video for MTV in early December. The video featured Mike as "Santa Claus" and was in heavy rotation on the cable network during the holiday season. After filming, the quartet hosted a party at a Manhattan nightclub to celebrate the end of a very successful year for The Monkees.
Nesmith wouldn't return to the concert stage with The Monkees until 1989 but the occasion was a special one: The Monkees received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame that summer, and Nez joined the celebration by playing an extended set with Micky, Davy, and Peter in Los Angeles at the Universal Amphitheatre.
Michael's absence from The Monkees' 1980s revival was not without reason. Beginning in the mid-1970s, and after releasing a series of critically acclaimed albums for RCA Records, he had became chief executive of the Pacific Arts Corporation, which developed media projects and produced motion pictures. Time was always a factor for Nesmith, and The Monkees' subsequent worldwide tours throughout 1987-1989 made it impossible for him to commit to such extensive endeavors. As a result, Michael's appearances with The Monkees in the '80s were always widely covered events.
The Monkees in Los Angeles in July 1989 (Photo by Michael G. Bush)
Nesmith's next round of Monkees activities wouldn't come until the 1990s when he joined Micky, Davy, and Peter on January 5, 1995 at the Hard Rock Cafe in Hollywood, California. In their first appearance together since 1989, The Monkees gathered to receive platinum and multi-platinum awards for their first five albums, which had recently been re-certified. With a large crowd of media and fans on hand, the quartet announced their commitment to celebrate The Monkees' 30th Anniversary in 1996.
Despite the excitement that Michael Nesmith would indeed be a full participant in this new round of Monkees projects, fans were disappointed when it was announced in October 1995 that a proposed Monkees reunion tour in 1996 would not include Nesmith as originally planned. When his Pacific Arts Corporation became involved in a lawsuit with television channel PBS, Michael, who at the time was reportedly discussing setlists and staging of the tour, was forced to stay off the road. He did, however, pledge his full support to The Monkees, and promised to be an integral part of the band's 30th Anniversary projects.
1995 platinum awards ceremony in Hollywood (Photo courtesy of Rhino Records)
In March 1996 at a Los Angeles rehearsal hall, Micky, Michael, and Peter gathered together and jammed their way through old rock and roll classics and a few Monkees songs. The situation proved enjoyable enough to all involved, and after later being joined by Davy, the band decided to record an album of all new material. A 1978 interview with Blitz magazine publisher Mike McDowell seemed to foreshadow what eventually became the Justus project. In the interview, Nesmith was asked about the prospects of a Monkees reunion:
"Well, it's not likely that the four of us would come to terms on this situation, but this is the way I'd want it to happen. I'd have Micky, David and Pete come up here to Carmel and we'd go into the studio and do an album completely on our own, based upon a synthesis of our own musical directions. I'd put the album out on Pacific Arts [Nesmith's production company at the time]. No hype, no full page ads in the trade papers saying 'Monkees comeback album!' or anything like that. I'd just quietly put the album out and let people discover it on its own musical merit. Under those circumstances, yeah, I'd do it."
In late 1996, Michael explained his return to The Monkees and the eventual recording sessions for Justus. "Coming to terms with the iconography of The Monkees took a long time," he said while speaking with USA Today. "I finally decided there was zero downside." Regarding his absence during previous reunions, Nesmith pointed to his career as a producer and the busy schedule that accompanied it. "The principal reason was allocation of time," Michael told the Chicago Tribune. "I was always doing something else I couldn't get out of. Add to that the fact that I don't like to be out touring for long." But the jam sessions with the group earlier in the year proved infectious. "We finally got into a rehearsal studio and it dawned on us, 'Gee, we could make a record here. This sounds great!'"
Justus made its way to music shops in October 1996. In promotion of their new album, The Monkees gathered in Los Angeles, California at Billboard Live to perform a mini-concert arranged for the media and fans lucky enough to attend. The event made entertainment headlines and major features were written about the band in newspapers like USA Today and the Los Angeles Times. TV Guide also previewed The Monkees' new ABC television special and their sold out appearances at Wembley Arena in London, scheduled for March 1997. The appearance at Billboard Live would be the only concert in the United States by all four Monkees to promote Justus, as well as the last performance ever in the United States by the full quartet.
The 30th Anniversary reunion of The Monkees experienced turbulence when Michael suddenly departed the group after touring the UK in early 1997 in support of Justus, backing out of the much anticipated American portion of the tour, scheduled for the summer of 1997. Nez had originally committed to a schedule of about 15 to 20 concerts across the United States, with a plan to play large arenas to accommodate demand due to the limited amount of dates. However, shortly after returning from the UK it was announced that Michael would not be touring and instead would devote his time to writing a script for a proposed second Monkees feature film. "The movie is at the top of my list," he explained to Monkee Business Fanzine at the time. "If one of us doesn't stay here and do it, it won't get done, like Justus. I enjoy playing live, but time is time." Monkees fans in the United States, who had waited for a full-scale tour by all four Monkees since the band's reformation in 1986, were dispirited.
Opening night of the Justus Tour at Newcastle Arena in Newcastle, England (March 7, 1997)
Speculation abounded around Nesmith's departure, ranging from internal tensions among the band to the fact that The Monkees had received less than favorable reviews during their tour of the United Kingdom. "The UK shows were fun enough, Nesmith told Record Collector in August 1997. "It's always fun to play at an arena level. And Monkees fans being what they are, they had a good time. So there wasn't anything unpleasant about that side of it. But on a global level, it's understood that the UK press is the worst in the world. So I knew I was walking into the absolutely worst possible place I could go. Even so, I had forgotten how mean-spirited the press could be. I knew that it was substandard and unintelligent and tied to what advertisers want, but I didn't realize it was mean-spirited. And that was devastating, to see that operating as the voice of the public. It put me right off. I walked right into that and thought, 'My God, this is a terrible thing to be involved in.'" Years later in 2013, Michael spoke about the band's dissolution in the early months of 1997. "It was just a divergence of paths more than anything else," he told Rolling Stone. "Micky, Peter, and Davy just had their sails blowing in different ways than me."
After recording Justus and promoting it via live performanes in Los Angeles and the United Kingdom, along with writing and directing the group's 1997 TV special, things remained extremely quiet on the Monkees front for Michael Nesmith in the subsequent years. Another monumental moment in Monkees history, the passing of Davy Jones on February 29, 2012, changed everything.
Micky, Mike, and Peter after the dress rehearsal show in Escondido, California (Photo by Don Bartletti)
Without Davy, most fans believed it was the end of The Monkees as a group. "There is a faint chance we'll continue," Peter told Rolling Stone. "I don't know whether we could structure something without Davy. I had a couple of thoughts, but I don't know if they're workable." However, on August 7, 2012, Nez posted a message on Facebook that read "We may be coming to your town." That same day, The Monkees' Facebook page alerted fans about a special announcement for August 8. In a move that surprised many, a 12-city tour of the United States was announced for November and December, featuring the surviving members of The Monkees. The tour eventually visited theatres around the country, highlighted by stops in Los Angeles at the Greek Theatre and the Chicago Theatre in Illinois, and closing on Broadway in New York City at the Beacon Theatre. Reviews were overwhelmingly positive. The Chicago Tribune said the concert at the Chicago Theatre "was an emotionally disarming multimedia show that, for all its backward glance, felt fresh and electric." Ticket sales were swift, too. "When we called to get ticket counts on the first day sales for the November tour, we were taken aback by how quick the East Coast dates were selling out," Bruce Solar of The Agency Group told the Hollywood Reporter. "By the middle of the first day, we had promoters calling us trying to add more nights." Nez continued to perform with The Monkees throughout 2013 and 2014, and, of course, later joined both Micky and Peter this year to record Good Times!, the group's first album of new material since Justus.
When being interviewed by the Boston Globe in 2013, Michael waxed philosophically about The Monkees, its fanbase, and playing for their audience so many years after their original heyday. "Part of the fun of growing up is not having to act any certain way - and Monkees fans always traveled their own path," Michael said. "They stayed fans while their contemporaries ridiculed them and they are still fans. So to play live for the codger boppers while the new fans discover the music and silliness and share it is a lot of genuine fun - and that's hard to come by."
And now here we are in the fall of 2016, 50 years after the debut of The Monkees on NBC on September 12, 1966. "What a long strange trip, it's been said...and it looks like I've made it to the end," as Nez wrote on Facebook last month.
But is it truly the end? Perhaps Michael's days as a Monkee on the concert stage have concluded, but will he be willing to participate in other Monkees activities in the future? Only time will tell. A long, strange trip indeed.
Stay tuned.
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FANTASTIC post Mark, thanks for sharing your thoughts!! YOU should consider writing a Monkees book, put me down for two copies!!
Monkees Live Almanac
Thanks, Dan! I'm flattered. I'm glad you enjoyed the article.
Dan your absolutely right about the Mark and the Monkees Almanac.. I don't know how he's able write all these up to the minute posts chock full of amazing and well researched information!!
Sherry Bale
Thanks for this article. I must say, although I think he's the most talented of the group, I'm greatly dissapointed in Nez for wanting to be on the new album yet not willing to promote it with TV appearances and the tour. It's like taking the glory without doing the work.
Ernestine B. Rogers
Thanks for sharing this story and the Sept. 16, concert in AZ where Mike filled in for Pete. always loved how Mike and Micky sounded together. Love those 2 songs, but wish he wouldn't chnge "listen to the Band" so much when he sings it cause that's my favorite song of his. I've never gotten to go to any concert. Many reasons for that. Mostly, they never come close enough for me to go.
Debbie Smith
I absolutely LOVE this quote: "Part of the fun of growing up is not having to act any certain way - and Monkees fans always traveled their own path," Michael said. "They stayed fans while their contemporaries ridiculed them and they are still fans. So to play live for the codger boppers while the new fans discover the music and silliness and share it is a lot of genuine fun - and that's hard to come by."
Mike completely gets it. He gets US, his fans. Yes, there were disappointments when he didn't join the others, but I think the true blue fans understand that Mike has always been involved in many projects and he has other obligations that are important to him. Needless to say, we always appreciate when he puts in an appearance.
My kids grew up listening to me playing Monkees albums and they are fans, too. Attending concerts with them has been a joy and an amazement to me. I never dreamed that 40, 50 years on I'd be seeing my guys up on stage with my own kids next to me singing along.
Losing Davy was a huge blow. Frankly, I still shed tears over it, but Micky, Peter and Mike have carried on and always pay tribute their missing mate.
No matter how or in what combination M, P & M continue to perform, I will be there buying the albums, going to concerts whenever possible, and following their careers. A long, strange trip...maybe. But also one filled with joy, music, laughter and love.
I really enjoyed your comments - thanks for sharing!
Thank YOU for all the great photos, videos and information on your site. It's amazing. I forgot to mention that I'm a first generation fan and I first saw the guys in 1967 in Dallas. I was 13 and I'll never forget it. I'll love them forever.
So awesome that Mike joined them. Its a shame the California audience was really the only audience that got to see him play with the rest of the band (with Davy way back and Just Peter and Micky now) as an East Coast fan, we have always missed Mike's appearnces. Fingers were crossed for this year,but wasnt meant to be. Can't wait for the Atlantic City show though!
Jack Ferry link
Terrific article. Too many people think that Mike has a problem with his Monkee past, and that's just not the case. Thanks for spelling out the details.
Hi Jack, thanks for the compliment on the article. Appreciate it.


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