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"Yesterday", A Good Netflix Film
In Uncategorized on July 1, 2019 at 21:42
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The temperature is hovering near 110 F in Tucson, so it's the "see a movie while you have time off and it's damn hot out!" season. So, I went to see Yesterday.
Yesterday is a quirky film that asks, "What if only one man remembered The Beatles and their music and he was an unsuccessful musician that used their songs to become famous, because as stated, no one remembers who they were or their music. I know you were all thinking that very thing.
Beside the heat, I also saw Yesterday because I am a huge Beatles fan, ever since I could remember. And I like Danny Boyle films, director of Slum Dog Millionaire, Trainspotting, and 28 Days Later. He's no wazzock.
The film's set-up works, and the main actor Himesh Patel who plays the lead Jack Malik, is well cast. He is able to play the charming, humble man who, as people believe, just thought up these great songs on his own. The filming is fine and the music is great.
I am NOT an Ed Sheeran fan, but I can now say I like the lad even if I think the wanker writes shite music. Sheeran has no trouble sending up his celebrity status in the film, and it's quite amusing. And Kate McKinnon is hilarious as always, even if her part isn't the best written.
Lily James plays Jack Malik's manager (Ellie Appleton) when he is unknown and soon loses the gig when his new batch of songs come out, starting with "Yesterday." She is also, unfortunately, the anchor that holds down what is an interesting film and drags it into mediocrity. She's window-dressing and is given the worst dialogue in the film. James is also Jack's love interest, but works only to serve Jack. In the end, Ellie is boring like watching a turtle roll an egg around a bathtub. Actually, that would be more interesting. I worry that James won't get any roles once her cuteness has faded and age lines appear.
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On the up side, the film has a lot of spot-on observations about the music industry. There are clever jokes added for big-time music buffs like how Oasis wouldn't exist if The Beatles hadn't existed. Another bonus for fans of BBC crime shows is that two major characters in the film were played by Sarah Lancashire from Happy Valley and Sanjeev Bhaskar from Unforgotten (among other shows). The film is also a reminder of how great The Beatle's songs are. And there is a surprise near the end of the film that I would rate: "See it Twice." It was touching and well-done bit of alternate history.
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The romance in the film is "dramatic" because it gives us a false choice between Jack becoming a huge star and leaving Ellie, or Jack choosing NOT to become a star and staying with Ellie. I have grown impatient with false choices in film. This does not work at all. It was schmaltzy and overly-sentimental. He of course chooses Ellie. How cliché is that? Why not try both?
Another issue is the choice of songs in the film. Malik is a soloist, and starts playing Beatles songs that lend themselves to one instrument, like "Yesterday." However, the writers Jack Curtis and Richard Barth didn't choose "Norwegian Wood" or "Blackbird." Instead, they used some songs from their early albums such as "I Wanna Hold Your Hand" and "I Saw Her Standing There." Those are boy-band songs and not their best.
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Rating: Rent it/Stream it. There is nothing in Yesterday you won't catch on the small screen. The cliché romance and derivative plot points that vomit forth from the romance nearly ruins a good film. Here's some advice for the writers and director: get the romance right, or leave it out. Get someone who can write romance to help you avoid romance tropes and hackneyed plots and rewrite those scenes. And give the female lead better lines and more agency.


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Biden: We need more research on whether marijuana is a gateway drug before the feds legalize it
AllahpunditPosted at 11:31 am on November 18, 2019
An odd answer, both on the merits and as a strategic matter.
WATCH: @JoeBiden on marijuana legalization – "There is not nearly been enough evidence…as to whether or not it is a gateway drug," he said last night, "It's a debate." Biden said states should decide on legalization & that he supports medical marijuana. @CBSNews pic.twitter.com/s4CE32phLS
— Bo Erickson CBS (@BoKnowsNews) November 17, 2019
Is it in fact a gateway drug? One clue that the evidence isn't strong is the fact that even Biden refuses to flatly make that claim in the clip. "We need more research" is as far as he'll go. It's true that smoking weed often precedes using harder stuff, but then it's also true that drinking often precedes smoking weed. To the extent that marijuana really is a "gateway," the particular gate it might unlock for users is comfort in participating in a black market, not necessarily comfort with all manner of drugs. If marijuana is made legal, it may actually lose some of its gateway status.
But we're not going to settle that debate here. An obvious follow-up question for Biden on this point should be, "How much more study, precisely, would you need before you're ready for federal legalization?" The beauty of Biden's answer if you're a legalization skeptic is that it allows opponents to raise the bar continually as needed to justify continued opposition. "Yes, fine, the last three studies showed no definitive proof of a gateway drug, but we need to be really sure."
What makes this answer odd for a famously "electable" Democratic presidential candidate is that the numbers are strongly against him nowadays, especially within his own party. Pew released a poll just last week showing that this is now a supermajority issue among all American adults, with 67 percent in favor of legalizing recreational use versus 32 percent opposed. Even Republicans are 55/44 on the issue. (Among Republican millennials, it's 71 percent.) But it's Democrats, at 78/20, whose numbers blow the roof off. That's not all due to the youngest among them either:
Note that even the oldest Democrats tilt slightly in favor of legalization. Among the somewhat younger Baby Boomer cohort, 81 percent support it. Biden's support in the party trends much older, so he's safer giving this answer than any of his competitors would be. Yet the question remains: Why would he want to be on the wrong side of 78 percent of his party, on an issue in which even his own base of Democratic senior citizens is in favor and which could help him get younger Dems excited about turning out next November for a candidate whom they otherwise view as lackluster and too conservative? Some Democratic strategists would even tell you that having the nominee get behind legalization could be what puts them over the top against Trump inasmuch as it might draw younger, otherwise disengaged casual voters to the polls.
Instead, Biden's taking a position here that's not much different from Trump's, up to and including his openness to letting states legalize the drug if they like. If he wants to punt on the issue on federalist terms, the logical thing to do would be to remove all federal penalties and allow the states to regulate the drug as lightly or as heavily as they like. The sort of scheme he's talking about in the clip, in which the feds retain some non-criminal sanctions for possession, would continue the current legal limbo in which marijuana users find themselves in states where the drug is legal.
Anyway, here's a tweet from last night that certainly wasn't aimed at any candidate in particular:
Marijuana should be legalized, and drug consumption should be decriminalized.
These are matters of public health.
— Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (@AOC) November 18, 2019
It's not as if Biden has no reason to be cautious. WaPo notes a recent study that found "states that have legalized the recreational use of cannabis saw a half-percentage-point increase in rates of problematic use of the drug." This piece by a psychiatric nurse that's making the rounds today on Twitter warns of firsthand experience with users suffering from psychosis as strains of the drug are bred to be more powerful. But 67 percent is a high tide to have to turn back. Maybe Biden's strategy on policy is to simply bide time and see what shakes out in Colorado and other states that have legalized. If there's a notable uptick in social problems, there's the argument for holding off on federal legalization. But that probably won't stop blue states from doing it piecemeal themselves.
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The National Press Club condemns Martha McSally for daring to insult a reporter … but unbothered by Nancy Pelosi engaging in exact same behavior
Brad Slager Jan 18, 2020 7:45 PM
Once again, it's only wrong when one side does it.
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We have reached the inevitable "body language analysis" stage of the Bernie/Warren dispute
Truth and lies.
Fifth Circuit to inmate: Don't hand us no lines and keep your faers to faerself
Ed Morrissey Jan 18, 2020 1:01 PM
"We decline to enlist the federal judiciary in this quixotic undertaking."
Preening Pelosi trolls Trump on HBO: "You are impeached forever"
Karen Townsend Jan 18, 2020 11:31 AM
"The President was self-impeaching himself every day."
Virginia state supreme court rules on Governor's gun ban for rally
Jazz Shaw Jan 18, 2020 10:01 AM
Not looking good
Is the anti-Trump protest movement stalling?
Fatigue sets in
Natalie Wynn's critique of cancel culture (as someone in the midst of being canceled)
"We do have a teensy bit of a reign-of-terror situation on our hands."
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People wear natural fabrics for various reasons, but there are many health reasons as to why you should wear natural fabrics close to your skin. Natural fabrics offer inherent characteristics with antimicrobial properties, water absorption, durability, temperature regulation, and breathability advantages. Some of the top natural fabrics used in clothing are, organic cotton, linen, silk and wool.
Organic cotton is grown without the use of artificial fertilizers, herbicides, and harmful pesticides and free of formaldehyde finishes. Cotton clothes are popular for its breathable nature and soft texture, making it very durable. Cotton has a very good degree of absorbency, durability, and strength.
Linen is also highly absorbent, a good conductor of heat, easy to care for in the long term and the strongest of the vegetable fibers. Silk has unique antibacterial qualities as it contains natural antiseptic in prevention of bacterial growth. Silk naturally kills damaged skin infection, inflammation, prevents fungal disease and more. Linen also has the strongest energy of all fibers generating a feeling of concentration, calm, and depth of thought.
Silk offers lustrous beauty and luxurious softness apart from its many other benefits that many other fabrics struggle to math. Silk may be delicate, but has great advantages above other natural fabrics. It takes color well, washes easily, easy to work with and mixes well with other vegetable and animal fibers. It is quite strong and robust and resists odors and soil well, is tear and wrinkle resistant and quick drying. It is also an all-climate fabric and absorbs up to 30 % of its weight in moisture.
Wool on the other hand has superior breathability, great temperature regulation, and inherent antimicrobial properties. People with severe lanolin allergies and severe sensitivities can wear merino wool, as it is itch-free soft and fine, unlike traditional wool.
Nobody will dispute the fact that the world's most popular fabric is cotton. Cotton is used for almost any type of cotton clothes such as sportswear, sleepwear, jackets, dresses, underwear, sweaters, shirts, socks and much more. There is a myriad of other uses of cotton used every day in products that are quite unthinkable.
When you keep in mind that we have a global environmental crises around global warming and as much as possible must be done to save the world, then it makes sense to go for organic cotton farming as well. It is a fact that traditional cotton farming is also having its impact on the environment and with the high demand on cotton alternative farming methods such as organic cotton farming must take precedence.
With the many uses of cotton the demand for cotton grows tremendously and cotton clothes are also something that will never lose its attraction. The demand for cotton obviously makes for more competition and producers of cotton use more pesticides than ever before. It is safe to say that cotton is one of the most pesticide dependant crops as it increases around the world.
In the United States alone over fifty million pounds of cotton pesticides were used in a single year. The use of pesticides in traditional cotton farming is not only taking a toll on global environment, but can also have an impact on human health. A ¼ pound of pesticide is used in the production of only one item of cotton clothes.
Fertilizers and pesticides used on traditional cotton are also linked to surface and ground water contamination, resulting to the pollution of drinking water for humans and animals. Wild-life and fish are therefor also impacted as pesticides diminish reproductive capacity. When you look at some of the above statements it is clear that organic cotton growing should be considered by all cotton farmers.
There is a very wide array of material that can be used to make clothing, some of them very common and others less common, but still used. Clothes are often made with an assortment of materials and not only a single type such as cotton clothes. Natural materials are cotton, leather and fur and man- made materials such as Spandex, Nylon and Polyester with the less common materials being Jute, Rubber and Hemp.
Uses of cotton for example include the making of denim jeans and overall cotton clothes are the most common type. Cotton clothes are popular amongst all ages as it is great for underwear, T-shirts, baby clothing, bedding and loads of other garments and products.
Leather is a product that has also been used for centuries and may be one of the oldest clothing materials known to mankind. Leather is very versatile and can also be dyed and has a great ability to breath. Its durability and cold resistance makes it ideal for coats and jackets, shoes and belts. The lower layers of animal hide are used to produce suede and although it is similar to leather it is a lot suppler and also less durable.
Corduroy is mostly used for jackets and trousers and quite a rigid velvet material. Wool fabrics are mainly used for winter clothing for its heat retaining properties and the same goes for animal furs. Hemp used for clothing is generally cargo shorts, hoodies and skirts. Rubber can be used for body suits, leggings and dresses. Spandex is very popular for its elastic quality and is a product often used in combination with cotton as well as Polyester. Wetsuits, dancing outfits and swimwear are usually made from Spandex. Polyester is popular for its durability, high color retention and wrinkle resistance and is one of the man-made materials used for clothing.
Eczema is something that cannot be cured and instead it has to be managed. Triggers of eczema such as clothing must be avoided and wearing the right product is essential. Conscious lifestyle choices have to be made in regards to eating, product usages and clothing. It is impossible to say whether a child can outgrow eczema and apart from medical advice and treatment you should invest in all possible ways to protect a child.
Although eczema is not a life-threatening disease it has a serious impact on the quality of life of a sufferer. AN itchy skin may become sore, weep and crack as well as infections may set in. Research has proved that wearing cotton products and cotton clothes will alleviate the irritation of skin. Cotton is a versatile and very soft product and most people with allergies will be able to wear cotton clothes with great comfort.
Especially clothing that is close to the skin such as underwear will be great if the items are made from 100% pure organic cotton. Bedding mad from cotton is another great possibility when looking for the right bedding for allergy sufferers. Bedding, blankets, under wear, sleep wear, every day clothing, sleeping bags and more are best when cotton fabric is used for sensitive and allergic skin types.
Cotton clothes are not only beneficial for sensitive skin types and people with skin allergies and eczema as it is an extremely durable and comfortable clothing item that most people have in their closet. The fact that it is comfortable for wear both during summer and winter months makes it an extremely desirable product to wear. Wetness is kept from your skin during sweaty summer months and heat is kept close to your skin during cold winter months. An easy wash and wear product that remains on top of every ones shopping list.
An environmentally friendly process as no harsh chemicals, dyes or new cotton is used as it gets blended and sorted by color to produce newly recycled cotton from scraps, waste and excess yarn. Other types of textile is blended in and formed into new textile items.
The largest producer of cotton is India with an annual production of over 34 million bales. India is second with 27 million bales and they mostly use it in their own textile industries. The United States is the largest exporter of cotton, followed by Africa. Five prominent types of cotton grown world-wide are Upland, Asiatic, American Pima, Sea Island and Egyptian. The growth period of cotton is 160 frost free days minimum. To produce a good cotton crop it is important to have fertile soil with lots of water and sunshine.
After planting cotton seed it should germinate within a week to ten days and two leaves will be visible, through which the cotton plant absorbs sunlight. As the plant continues its growth it will approximately six weeks later have small flower buds. The bud will swell and push through its bracts and open into a flower. The flower will pollinate within three days and change color, first from creamy, to pink and then wither. After dropping it will expose a small green cotton pod that contains thirty two seeds and from here the cotton fibres grow. The fibres will continue its growth and in thickness. One plant can bear approximately one hundred bolls and have nearly half a million fibres.
Approximately six weeks after a boll appears, it will split open and dry out, exposing cotton segments, ready for picking.
The softness of cotton clothes is one of the main reasons why cotton clothing remains popular. Especially for babies and children cotton is very comfortable as the natural fibre absorbs body moisture and allows great air circulation. Children stay dry and warm in winter and cool in summer months. Children suffering from allergies or asthma or are prone to skin irritation, benefits from the non-allergenic properties of cotton clothes close to their skin.
Cotton is very easy to care for as it is durable and versatile, whether you wash it by hand or a washing machine. Wash-and-wear clothing such as cotton is ideal for kids of all ages. The preferred fabric for garments that is skin-tight, such as underwear and T-shirts are made from cotton, because of its softness and breathing properties amongst other advantages. Bedding is another product which is preferable when made of the versatile cotton fabric.
The adaptability of cotton allows for blending with almost any other fibre, including natural fibres like wool or synthetics like Lycra and polyester. As it is white in color, cotton is therefor a very easy fabric to dye and because of its absorbency rate, it holds approximately twenty seven times its weight in water. When looking at the uses of cotton, it is clear why it is used for personal hygiene products and medical products such as swabs and bandages. It is so strong when wet with its absorbency rate so high.
Compared to synthetic fibers, cotton contains no chemicals as it is a natural product, making it more versatile than any other product. It is also a very good heat conductor and often used in the making of tarpaulins, tents and curtains as it does not damage easily by direct sunlight. It is not only cotton fiber and lint that is used for hundreds of products, but also the cotton seeds. A very common use is cottonseed oil and the oil is used in many products. As feed for livestock, cottonseed is very popular and a large range of industrial products such as margarine, soap, candles, paint, rubber, pharmaceutical, cosmetics, emulsifiers, and more.


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"Heaven" is a song by Filipino singer Nina from her 2002 debut album of the same name. It was released as the album's first commercial single, and her first single as an artist, in August 2002 along with the album by Warner Music Philippines. The song was written by Brett Laurence and Gary Haase, and produced by Ferdie Marquez. The song is heavily influenced by the international urban sound, and Nina is one of the first pop-R&B artists to have entered the Philippine music scene. It was considered to be risky for Warner to release, since OPM music at that time focused on ballads and love songs, making the song a rare record during its release.

Upon release, the song and the album were met with critical acclaim, with most critics pointing out the international sound and smooth production as well as Nina's wide vocal range. Manila Bulletin described it as "a groovy breakthrough, boasting of an international-sounding music and voice, sung by a young Filipina talent". It was not a huge commercial hit, but it enabled Nina to break through the music scene. On August 20, 2002, the song was made available on digital download through iTunes and Amazon.com MP3 Download on January 23, 2007.

Background and release
At seventeen, Nina became a vocalist of the XS, The Big Thing, MYMP, Silk and lastly, the Essence.<ref name=NSSAbout>"Nina's NSS biography ". ninasoulsiren.com/About'.' Retrieved October 17, 2009.</ref> After college, she recorded an amateur demo CD with the help of a friend. It was composed of three tracks, including the Steve Perry song "Foolish Heart", "Breathe Again" and "Against All Odds (Take a Look at Me Now)", recorded in a home studio with only a guitar for accompaniment. After listening to the demos, Warner Music managing director at that time, Ricky Ilacad wanted to sign her up even without seeing or hearing her in person. Two months after her father died of heart attack in the United States, she signed her first contract with Warner Music. Under the direction of Warner managing head Ilacad, foreign songwriters and arrangers from the United States and Korea, including Shelly Peiken and Brett Laurence, were hired for the production of the album. The album is heavily influenced by jazzy lounge pop-R&B and composed of songs that are reminiscent to the sound of international records at that time.

The song was released in the third quarter of 2002, and proved risky for Warner Music to breakthrough an artist such as Nina who is extremely influenced with R&B. The song was considered to be one of the first R&B-hip-hop inspired tracks in the Philippine music scene, which was rare for Filipino acts at that time. The song was not a commercial hit, but it exposed Nina's potential in the music scene.

Music videos

"Heaven" is Nina's first music video as an artist. It was directed by filmmaker Avid Liongoren. The video for "Heaven" is considerably plotless. It depicts Nina in a series of beauty shots, singing as there are special effects introduced in the music video. Blue animated background can be seen moving and in transition behind her.

Remix version
A remix version was commissioned by Warner Music to boost up promotion of the single. The remix features labelmate Artstrong, who contributed a rap verse, which he wrote himself. Retaining the same melody and lyric, the song differed in beat and rhythm, becoming heavily inspired by dark, hip-hop beats, distancing from music similar to fellow contemporaries like Kyla and Arnee Hidalgo. Additional footage from Artstrong and Nina were included to differentiate the original version from the remix version.

Live performancesHeaven was the first album of Nina as a debut artist, making her unfamiliar to everyone at that time. To gain fans and promote her album, she has done concert performances, bar gigs and TV appearances. In 2002, she was featured in an episode of MYX Live!, hosted by Rico Blanco, where she performed a few songs from the album. She also sang her own versions of "Through the Fire", "It Might Be You", and Mariah Carey's "Never Too Far" and "Through the Rain". In 2003, she had a back-to-back major concert with Kyla entitled Cold War at Ratsky Morato. The concert began when rivalry sparked between the two artists, and its production was full of showdowns and face-offs. Their rivalry was so strong, it was even compared to that of Nora Aunor and Vilma Santos. She has also performed Heaven singles on MTV Live and on the first ever MYX Mo!.

Official versions

Credits and personnel
Credits taken from Heaven''s liner notes.
 Artstrong Clarion - rap vocals, songwriter (remix version)
 Nina Girado - vocals
 Garry Haase - songwriter
 Brett Laurence - songwriter
 Lowkey - producer (remix version)
 Ferdie Marquez - producer

References

2002 debut singles
Nina Girado songs
2002 songs
English-language Filipino songs

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Emmanuel Gws is Zambian gospel artist born and bred in kabwe, but based in Lusaka.He started singing at the age of 4. He went to kasanda Malombe basic School where he did his grade 1-9, then went to High Ridge Secondary School.. And currently studying Bachelor of Public Administration..
He has currently released an album titled Adonai which features the likes of Prince Keddy, Teddy, Benjamin (aka Blackson), and Innocent Mumba. The album was produced by Aaron Rayz for Sound Pack Media.. For now he's Promoting a song titled Ubukata which features Teddy a Zambian Gospel Artiste Based in Botswana..


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Indianapolis, Oct. 4, 2018 – The fall season has arrived and with it many of us are already locked into the football season, are looking forward to our favorite fall festivals, picking out Halloween costumes for our kids and preparing to enjoy the brilliant fall colors.
Backyard bonfires and the pleasant smell of burning leaves are also constants during the season, as are the real possibilities of serious injuries from improper use of gasoline, kerosene and other accelerants that can turn a pleasant seasonal get-together into a potentially disastrous situation.
In conjunction with 2018 National Fire Prevention Week (Oct. 7-13), doctors and nurses at the Richard M. Fairbanks Burn Center at Eskenazi Health urge residents of Central Indiana to use caution when starting any outdoor fire and to never use accelerants to fuel them.
The National Fire Protection Association claims that fires are a leading cause of home deaths and the risks associated with fire are increased with the negligent use of accelerants leading to possible combustion and serious injuries. Thousands of people, including Hoosiers, are injured or killed each year in fires involving gasoline alone.
• Only burn dry material.
• Keep outdoor fires away from buildings, fences, telephone wires and trees.
• Avoid lighting fires on windy or dry days.
• Keep a bucket of water or garden hose nearby.
• Keep children and pets at a safe distance.
• Put out the fire completely with water before leaving it.
Verified by the American College of Surgeons and the American Burn Association, the Richard M. Fairbanks Burn Center hosts nearly 5,000 visits annually with patients from across the country. The Richard M. Fairbanks Burn Center is regarded as one of the finest and most progressive burn centers in the United States and is located above the Michael & Susan Smith Emergency Department and Smith Level I Shock Trauma Center at Eskenazi Health. For more information about the unit or burn prevention, please call 317.880.6862.


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MP3 D.Callens, Yo Debleau, C-Gatty, Mello-Massive, & Neshia - Back House Music Presents Street Mix Volume 1
Southern hip hop, with east coast lyrical flavor, with an authentic approach of the way music should be expressed.
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HIP HOP/RAP: Hip Hop, URBAN/R&B: R&B Rap mix
Back House Music was founded by https://www.tradebit.comlens and Yo Debleau, two Birmingham, Al natives. The name Back House is derived from Yo Debleau''s grandmother''s home, where she had a smaller house behind the main house. Back in slavery times, this was the slave quaters. Many slaves worked for their masters and slept in this crowded small Back House, away from their owners. As years progressed and slavery ended, slave owners moved out of the inner city into the outer limits. Yo Debleau''s late grandfather purchased this home and later the oldest siblings occupied the Back House. Bringing you up to date, Yo Debleau moved in the Back House when he started college, and his childhood friend https://www.tradebit.comlens became intrigued by music and its affect on mankind. Eventually, they both decided to go at the game full force. They put money into renovating the Back House, then converted it into a studio & small office. From four beams on the front porch, to two young men revealing their dreams. After the studio''s completion in 2003, they searched for engineers and producers, but no one wanted to lend a helping hand. As a result, the two young men spent two years learning about various audio programs as well as production. During this time they met with artists C-Gatty,Mello-Massive,Analogy,and Neshia, who are featured on the first project from Back House Music. Although it''s the first, it doesn''t sound like it is. The shocking part is they can only get better and better. It''s just like a rookie coming into the league, their second year is when they do more astonishing things because they have built awareness and a general knowledge on the way things should be done. This cd rep''s Birmingham, Alabama and the south as a whole, while still holding up lyrically to anyone in the game. Birmingham and the state of Alabama in its entirety, is over looked when it comes to hip-hop, but it will get its due props! This is a great first independent cd, one that displays great talent by https://www.tradebit.comlens, Yo Debleau, C-Gatty, Mello-Massive, and Neshia. Back House Music was founded on making music from the heart, and not conforming to the things that others do. No one give props to copy cats! Back House Music strives on being different and innovative! When you check out this cd, there will be no let downs, and the best is yet to come! "They are just gettin started!" It''s only their first album ever!!!


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A tightly-wound long solenoid has n turns per unit length, radius r and carries a current i. A particle having …..
Q. A tightly-wound long solenoid has n turns per unit length, radius r and carries a current i. A particle having charge q and mass m is projected from a point on the axis in the direction perpendicular to the axis. The maximum speed for which particle does not strike the solenoid will be
(a) $\displaystyle \frac {\mu_0 q r n i}{2m}$
(b) $ \displaystyle \frac {\mu_0 q r n i}{m}$
(c) $ \displaystyle \frac {2\mu_0 q r n i}{3m}$
(d) None of these
Ans: (a)
Sol: Magnetic field inside the solenoid is B = μ0 n i , along the axis of solenoid
Since velocity is Perpendicular to B , hence particle moves in a circle of radius
$ \displaystyle R = \frac{m v}{q B} = \frac{m v}{q \mu_0 n i} $
If particle does not strike solenoid
R ≤ r/2
$ \displaystyle \frac{m v}{q \mu_0 n i} \le \frac{r}{2} $
$ \displaystyle v \le \frac{\mu_0 n i q r}{2 m} $
$\displaystyle v_{max} = \frac{\mu_0 n i q r}{2 m} $
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Well the Cadden Family Picnic came and went again this year. With the start of the company hike out the gate at 6:05 AM, the departing morning temperature was 33 degrees. "No way" you say, "Yes, way"! The cool morning temperatures gave way to excellent picnic conditions. Lots of food and fun with face painting for the little ones. You could find conversations, laughter and endless joking across the board. A big thank you to all that came! We look forward to another successful one next year.


This week's Waiting on Wednesday pick is a young adult, feminist retelling of Hans Christian Andersen's The Little Mermaid: The Surface Breaks by Louise O'Neill!
In addition to this beyond gorgeous cover and the fact that it's a Little Mermaid retelling, we love the fact that it's written by O'Neill, the author of Only Ever Yours and Asking For It.
The Surface Breaks: A Reimagining of the Little Mermaid hits shelves in the U.K. and eReaders in the U.S. on May 3, 2018.


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Movie Review: Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014)
The directors of "Captain America: The Winter Soldier," Joe and Anthony Russo, heretofore best known for directing failed comedies ("You, Me and Dupree") and a critically acclaimed sitcom ("Community"), have a new line of work. Because they've just created one helluva superhero movie.
Last July, I ranked 65 of the 100 or so superhero movies that have been made, and I'd put this one in the top 10. It's better than "The Dark Knight," but I'm not much of a fan of "The Dark Knight." It's not as fun as "Iron Man" (not many movies are), but it does have its light comedic touches. (See: "Shall we play a game?" and "The path of the righteous man...") More, it's got gravitas. It tackles the issue of the 21st century, freedom vs. security, and all but uses Ben Franklin's famous line as its epigraph:
Those who would give up essential liberty, to purchase a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety.
S.H.I.E.L.D., by the way, is the entity interested in safety; Captain America is the man interested in liberty.
Of course, the decks are stacked. The bad guys are double agents for a fascistic organization, Hydra, which is creating the circumstances that will allow it to take over. Too bad. Imagine if those circumstances, terrorism and the chaos of the world, were outside their control. Imagine if Hydra's mouthpiece, Alexander Pierce (Robert Redford), was not a double agent but simply someone with a different worldview. Redford, thankfully, plays him that way. He plays him as someone so strong on defense that he goes on offense. He's Dick Cheney. Ten years ago, in the debate between Pierce and Captain America, many Americans, maybe most Americans, would've agreed with Pierce.
Many still do.
This isn't freedom
Captain America was born in 1941 as a superpatriot, but he was reborn in the 1960s to the left of the superpatriots. When he woke up, he woke up and questioned America. For a time, around the Watergate period, he was so disappointed in the U.S. he gave up being Captain America and became Nomad, Man Without a Country.
This Captain America is similar. Shown S.H.I.E.L.D.'s new high-tech helicarriers, which will be used to spy on the world and neutralize threats before they happen, he says, "I thought the punishment usually came after the crime." He says, "This isn't freedom; this is fear." This is Steve Engelhart's Captain America. It's my Captain America.
"Winter Soldier," written by Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely, from a story by Ed Brubaker, begins quietly and smartly.
Two guys are jogging around the Tidal Basin in Washington, D.C., and the second is running so fast he's lapping the first. "On your left," he says. "On your left," he says again. The first is Sam Wilson (Anthony Mackie), recently returned from Iraq. The second is Captain America, Steve Rogers (Chris Evans), recently returned from saving the world from Loki, et al., in "The Avengers." They're strangers, these two, but bond over their shared experience of being soldiers: how, after the hardness of life abroad, the beds at home are too soft to sleep in. Then Sam recommends music for the man who was famously on ice for 70 years. Typically, it's someone well-known: Marvin Gaye. Atypically, it's not "What's Going On," or "Let's Get It On," but the jazz-influenced album in between these two: "Trouble Man." Dutifully, Steve writes down the title in his notepad next to other historical/cultural artifacts he needs to catch up on, including "Star Wars" and "spicy Thai food." At which point, the Black Widow, Natasha Romanoff (Scarlet Johansson) vrooms up in her sport car, mentions going to the Smithsonian to "pick up a fossil," and she and Cap, and the movie, are off.
A ship has been hijacked in the Indian Ocean by Algerian pirates and 25 people are being held hostage, including S.H.I.E.L.D. strategist Jasper Sitwell (Maximiliano Hernandez, late of "The Americans"). So Cap, after some banter with Natasha about girls he might date (a recurring bit), jumps out of the plane and into the ocean, climbs aboard the ship, and, in one of the better action sequences in superhero movies, or any movies really, takes out half the terrorists. Remember those complaints about the fights in "Batman Begins"? How you could never tell what was going on? No longer. You get a real sense of Cap's speed, stealth and strength here. In the big fight scene on the ship with the superpowered terrorist leader, Cap performs an over-the-top leg kick that got half the audience at the Cinerama in downtown Seattle Friday night to sound like Keanu Reeves: Whooaaaaaaaa!
But there's a wrinkle. The ship was S.H.I.E.L.D.'s, it was trespassing, and the purpose of the mission seemed less to save hostages than gather intel. Cap confronts Nick Fury (Samuel L. Jackson) about all of this and receives this bit of advice: trust no one. Then he's introduced to Project Insight: three helicarriers that need never come down; they can hover forever in the skies above us, watching us. That's when we get the freedom vs. security discussion above. Cap says Project Insight is like "holding a gun to everyone in the world and calling it protection." Later, he visits Peggy Carter (Hayley Atwell) in a hospital, now aged and suffering Alzheimer's, and tells her he just wants to do right but doesn't know what that is anymore. Interestingly, this echoes Robert Redford's 1975 thriller, "Three Days of the Condor": "You miss that kind of action, sir?" "No, I miss that kind of clarity."
I liked all this early stuff. I liked Steve visiting the Smithsonian and the Captain America exhibit, and going "Sssshhh" to the kid who recognizes him. I liked seeing where he lives. The thing with the neighbor, Kate (Emily VanCamp), doing her laundry, was a bit odd. Shouldn't she be starstruck? But overall I liked the troubled calm before the storm.
I was just a bit disappointed when the storm actually hit.
Nick Fury gets it first, attacked in broad daylight in his souped-up van. Oddly, the attack takes place on an apparently deserted D.C. street but as soon as the car chase occurs they encounter tons of traffic. But we'll let that go. The faceless minions attack first, since that's the way, saving the ultimate assassin, the Winter Soldier (Sebastian Stan), for when Fury makes a wrong turn. We'll let that go, too. Ultimately Fury is killed, or we see him die on an operating table, but he offers Cap these parting words: "Don't trust anyone."
But you gotta trust somebody, particularly when S.H.I.E.L.D., with all its high-tech weaponry, is trying to kill you, so Natasha is the one he goes to. Then they go on the run, to Wheaton, N.J., where Steve, the 4F, first trained, and where they discover in its dusty databanks the disembodied intelligence of Dr. Arnim Zola (Toby Jones). Of course, like all movie villains, Zola takes this moment to reveal his great scheme.
According to Zola, Hydra realized long ago that "Humanity could not be trusted with its own freedom." Unfortunately, when they tried to take it away during World War II, humanity fought back. So Hydra further realized you couldn't take the freedom by force; you had to get humanity to surrender it willingly. How? By creating a world "so chaotic people are willing to sacrifice freedom for security." And that's what Hydra has done.
It's also infiltrated S.H.I.E.L.D. and the U.S. government in the form of Sen. Stern (Gary Shandling, bloated beyond belief now). Project Insight? That's Hydra, baby. Those helicarriers get in the air and Zola's algorithms will take out 20 million of Hydra's enemies in an instant. So it's up to Cap, and Natasha, and Sam, who is, of course, the Falcon (and a cool-looking Falcon), to prevent the launch, save the 20 million, and keep Hydra from taking over the world.
They do this with the usual tri-part whiz-bang ending that I first saw with "Star Wars: Return of the Jedi" and that has infected all of these big-budget extravaganzas. You know how it goes. Cap battles the Winter Soldier, who is really his childhood friend Bucky Barnes, atop a helicarrier. Cut to: Sam battling agents of S.H.I.E.L.D./Hydra on the ground. Cut to: Natasha infiltrating the office of, and trading barbs with, Alexander Pierce. Then keep cutting between each.
Cap's strategy is three-fold: 1) convince enough S.H.I.E.L.D. agents to battle the Hydra agents, which will allow him to, 2) upload an algorithm (created by whom?) to counteract Zola's algorithm: instead of the helicarriers killing 20 million, they'll train their guns on each other. Meanwhile, Natasha will 3) disseminate all S.H.I.E.L.D. intel to the world. Meaning S.H.I.E.L.D., which Cap destroys, is basically the NSA, and he and Natasha are basically Edward Snowden.
We live in interesting times.
Fifth columnists everywhere
I owe Chris Evans an apology, by the way. His Johnny Storm was the best thing in "The Fantastic Four"—which isn't saying much—but I initially objected to his casting as Captain America. Wasn't he too thin? Too brash? And shouldn't actors just play one superhero at a time? But he's been perfect. He's the boy scout with gravitas, the perfect-bodied virgin, the confused soldier after the war. I like this early exchange with Peggy Carter (probably because it reminds me of me):
Peggy: What makes you happy?
Steve (long pause): I don't know.
Some of the best parts of the movie, in fact, are not just him moving (as on the hijacked ship), but him thinking (as in the glass elevator, when he realizes he's about to be attacked by S.H.I.E.L.D. agents). And he has good chemistry with both Johansson, who's friendly/flirtatious with him (no woman tries to set you up unless she sees something in you in the first place), and Mackie, who's steadfast but with a twinkle.
Evans' greatest chemistry, though, may not be with a person but an object: his shield. Captain America fans have waited a long time for this. In the 1944 serial, Cap didn't even have a shield; he carried a gun instead. In 1979, the shield was clear plastic, and doubled as his motorcycle windshield. It came into play more in the awful 1990 Cannon Films version, but with the usual low-budget quick cuts and over-the-top sound effects. But here? It's like an appendage. It's like his companion, his dog, his horse. I felt outrage whenever the Winter Soldier used the shield against him. It was like someone turning Silver against The Lone Ranger.
Sure, some of the chases go on a bit much, the big emotional battle with the Winter Soldier isn't that emotional, and Natasha's appearance before Congress is lame and unnecessary. I'm also a bit tired of the internal enemies trope. I think it fuels paranoia and Americans are paranoid enough. The greater enemy is almost always external but Hollywood almost always makes it internal. They should know better. (See: Red-baiters accusing Hollywood of being that internal enemy during the McCarthy era.)
Even so, "Captain America: The Winter Soldier" is a smart, fun, thoughtful movie. I also appreciated its more nuanced approach to another Hollywood action-movie trope: the idea of never compromising. The people who compromise or negotiate in movies tend to be politicians, who are either quislings, spies, or just generally weak-willed, and whose negotiations (fools!) play right into the hands of the enemy. Then the uncompromising hero has to step in and save the day. Here, we begin with something similar. When the hostages are rescued, Stinson says, "Told you: S.H.I.E.L.D. doesn't negotiate." We get a story about an early Nick Fury saving lives in Bogota because he didn't negotiate. But not negotiating turns out to be the strategy of Hydra. Not negotiating actually plays right into the hands of the enemy. So if not negotiating is the strategy of the enemy, should negotiation be our strategy?
Nuance in a superhero movie? Somewhere, surely, Steve Engelhart is smiling.
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JIMMIE ALLEN'S TWO-WEEK BREAKOUT NO. 1
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More than a decade ago, Delaware native Jimmie Allen moved to Music City with only $21 to his name after dropping out of the University of Delaware. Working odd jobs, he focused on songwriting and performing at any writers round or show he could book. Now, the 33-year-old finds his debut single "Best Shot" occupying the top slot as the most-played song on Country radio for a second consecutive week after a 41-week climb on the charts.
In a candid interview, Allen told his hometown paper, the Delaware News Journal, "When you work so hard for something and finally start to see it pay off, it's very rewarding. You think of all those sleepless nights, the days I didn't eat and missing birthdays and weddings. You think about the relationships that didn't work out. But the dream I was chasing was definitely worth it."
Written by Allen, Josh London and JP Williams, "Best Shot" is the first single from Allen's Stoney Creek Records / BBR Music Group debut album Mercury Lane, a project The New York Times opines is "optimistic, rock-inflected country." His 15-track debut is named for the dead-end street in Milton where he grew up. With a population of 2,914, Allen's father first introduced him to Country music in the sleepy town where corn and soybean fields line the two-lane road.
"Mercury Lane is where my journey began. All of the fundamental life lessons that shaped my values, I was taught on that street—it's where I learned about love, life, how to believe in myself, the concept of never giving up, following your dreams and being a good person. I credit my time spent there with my family for shaping me into the man I am today," Allen reflects.
"Looking back on my first 10 years in Nashville, there are definitely days where it would have been easier to quit than to hear 'no' for the seventh day in a row," Allen adds. "But that's what 'Best Shot' is all about: my promise not to give up. I'm so incredibly humbled by the amount of support this song has received. Like the lyrics say, 'I've struck out, I've been knocked down more times than I can count… But that don't matter now … Because of you, I'm not the man I was before you, I'm not saying that I'm perfect, you know I'm not, But I'll love you with everything I've got… I'll give you my best shot.'"
Jimmie Allen Tour Dates:
November 29 — Dallas, TX—Scotty McCreery Seasons Change Tour
November 30 — San Antonio, TX—Scotty McCreery Seasons Change Tour
December 7 — St. Paul, MN—Scotty McCreery Seasons Change Tour
December 9—Chicago, IL—Scotty McCreery Seasons Change Tour
December 13—Cincinnati, OH—Scotty McCreery Seasons Change Tour
December 15—Grand Rapids, MI—Scotty McCreery Seasons Change Tour
January 17—Atlanta, GA—Scotty McCreery Seasons Change Tour
January 18—Charlotte, NC—Scotty McCreery Seasons Change Tour
January 19—Raleigh, NC—Scotty McCreery Seasons Change Tour
January 25—Boston, MA—Scotty McCreery Seasons Change Tour
January 26—Westbury, NY—Scotty McCreery Seasons Change Tour
February 15— Rockford, IL—Kane Brown Live Forever Tour
February 16— Brookings, SD —Kane Brown Live Forever Tour
February 17— Grand Forks, ND —Kane Brown Live Forever Tour
February 28— Bloomington, IL —Kane Brown Live Forever Tour
March 1— Cape Girardeau, MO —Kane Brown Live Forever Tour
March 2— Bossier City, LA —Kane Brown Live Forever Tour
For more information and tour dates, visit www.jimmieallenmusic.com.
About Jimmie Allen:
The epitome of the phrase "persistence pays off," Jimmie Allen laid it all on the line to make his dreams a reality. Now signed to BBR Music Group's Stoney Creek Records, Allen's debut single "Best Shot" is a certified hit, claiming the spot as the No. 1 Most Shazamed song in the format for eight consecutive weeks, and also claimed the No. 1 on Country radio for two weeks, marking the first time a black artist has launched a career with a No. 1 hit with their debut single on Country radio.
On October 12th, Allen released his hotly-anticipated debut album, Mercury Lane, named in tribute to the street he grew up on and the origin of his incredible journey. Featuring a cutting-edge mix of country, rock, R&B and pop, Mercury Lane draws upon the influence of his family and small-town upbringing of the critically-acclaimed rising star. Rolling Stone raved Allen's debut "challenges the narrowly defined model of what constitutes a next big thing in country music in 2018."
The Southern Delaware native's talent for songwriting is undeniable, having written a song that was featured in a Super Bowl commercial and appearing in a Diet Coke ad with megastar Taylor Swift. "Blue Jean Baby," off his debut self-titled EP, immediately caught the attention of country music fans and critics alike with its soulful groove— rocketing it to the top of digital playlists, across all genres. After introducing his music at festivals across the country last summer, this fall Allen will hit the road once again to share the stage with Chase Rice, Kane Brown, and Scotty McCreery. The hot newcomer has already been heralded as one of the top "artists to watch in 2018" by Rolling Stone, Billboard, Pandora, Sounds Like Nashville, NY Country Swag, Country Music Rocks and New England Country Music has earned spots in CMT's "18 for 2018" Listen Up program and Bobby Bones' Class of 2018.
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Spring 2018 Review
Trust What Is Hidden
Through poems both mysterious yet accessible, Lawrence Raab '68 hints at a hidden life alongside this one.
By John Plant '67
Getting lost, the need to save or to be saved, what we feel and what we (or others) think we should be feeling, the advent of death, our shifting relationship to the past, ghosts—these are a few of the motifs deftly interwoven into the texture of The Life Beside This One, the dazzling and haunting new collection of poems by Lawrence Raab '68. An essential part of Raab's design is the ease with which we enter each poem, only to find our assumptions and expectations transformed and overturned. The uncanny and the ordinary cast reflections off each other, to the enhancement of both: "World without end, enough to get by." Often the very last line of a poem contains a sudden reversal, a dizzying shift in perspective that opens up an unsuspected realm of possibility, sometimes exhilarating, sometimes terrifying, sometimes hilarious—and sometimes all three.
The unobtrusive formal beauty of each poem, as well as that of the shape of the book as a whole, makes musical analogies particularly tempting. It is appropriate, then, as we approach the book's final pages, to find "The Variations," a poem built around Glenn Gould's performance of Bach's Goldberg Variations, which many of the book's themes subtly mirror. Raab, a two-time finalist for the National Book Award for Poetry, has given us here his finest book to date. These poems attune our sensitivity to the delicate complexities, perplexities, and wonders of our existence, with poignancy, humor, and an unerring voice that invites our trust.


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Talley way not the Kiwi way
The Talley family are one of New Zealand's wealthiest families. Their operations include Seafood, Frozen vegetables, Dairy and Meat. One of their family, Peter Talley was recently knighted for services to business and the community.
But this company has a checkered employment relations history going back to the early 1990's. In 2012 they locked out workers in their AFFCO meat plants for 84 days. Families and kids suffered, and it was only the support of unions, communities and iwi that got them through. But now it's happening all over again.
Around 1000 members of the Meat Workers Union work at the Talley's AFFCO meat plants in small communities like Moerewa, Horotiu, Rangiuru, Wairoa and Fielding and tannery plants in Wiri and Napier, where whanau, communities and local businesses depend on the freezing works.
Their collective agreement expired at the end of 2013 and the MWU has been trying to settle a fair agreement ever since. After days of bargaining the union has withdrawn all claims, but the company still has 18, including 9 new demands tabled this year.
At the last bargaining, Talley's AFFCO upped the ante by insisting workers agree to weaken the only job security they have – the process by which they are laid off and reemployed from season to season.
Recently, workers had to sign company imposed individual agreements that stripped away important protections in order to return to work after the off-season.
Talley's has since become the first employer to apply to end bargaining under the Government's employment law changes that came into force in March this year.
Not the Kiwi way
Talley's see union members not as workers, but as an interference in their business. Apart from the MWU, no other union members have been able to organise in their fishing, frozen foods, dairy and other companies because they are aggressively anti-union. Talley's blame the Meat Workers Union. They say the union has breached good faith by criticising them. They even threatened the President of the CTU, Helen Kelly with defamation action!
The workers don't want much. They have said a rollover of the 2012 agreement would settle the agreement.
They just want a fair collective agreement.
Talley's actions are not the Kiwi way. If they want the trust of their customers, they have to put aside their legal actions, get around the table and show they are prepared to treat their workers fairly and safely.
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I'm contacting the manager of our local Pac n Save to inform him of this situation.


Wow! A Star trek character with a mental illness (that isn't funny, thanks for nothing Lieutenant Barclay).
The story about the probe and the Malon (they're the ones who are dumping Toxic waste (ie theta radiation) all over the quadrant) is there for a bit of technobabble and some special effects and later on, a bit of a space battle (Fire all weapons!) which is a good thing, because depressed Human/Klingon hybrids don't make a whole episode's worth of drama.
Having said that, depressed Human/Klingon hybrids are very good for making the major part of an episode's drama. As I suffer from depression, I understand and empathise totally with B'Elanna's feelings. Her behaviour is very true to life. It's also very interesting to watch. The dramatic confrontation between her and Chakotay (who is finally doing something butch) is a very tidy piece of emoting, too.
I also saw the somewhat dubious Delta Flyer. This is Tom Paris' attempt at introducing a new shuttle to the ship with an inexhaustible supply of shuttles. The Delta Flyer is bigger, faster, stronger and prettier than the others. It incorporates Borg tech and all sorts of other great stuff to babble about. The major flaw is Tom's hands-on controls (knobs and dials rather than touch sensitive exploding panels) which came from the Captain Proton episode. Maybe they'll be refined away in later episodes. I hope.


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Over Forty-Five Years of Fighting Lake Weeds
If you're like me, you love everything about your place on the water — swimming, fishing, boating, the beautiful view — relaxing with family and friends. But, for many of us, there's a problem when we step in the water… nasty lake weeds and the yucky, mucky lake bottom. When my parents bought our lake lot in 1966, we cleared the land, put up a cottage and it was great…except for the lake weeds, or "seaweed" as we kids called it.
We pulled weeds out by the tons — literally!
We'd try to swim, but the feel of the weeds was nasty. And you knew if you put your foot down, you'd sink up to your knee in the muck. And dad was forever getting the prop on the boat motor tangled in a mess of weeds. Now, my dad had grown up on a 400-acre farm and owned a construction company — he was tough — and wasn't about to put up with lake weeds. He brought in a tractor and a giant hay rake with long chains — he pulled weeds by the tons — literally! We'd load the huge piles of weeds into trucks and trailers and haul them off. It was back breaking work, but the beach was clear… for awhile.
And then — the weeds grew back
And then…the weeds grew back, even thicker than before. Dad didn't know back then that the more weeds he broke off the more new weeds he created. Each broken piece of a lake weed can create a new plant. Then he came in with a back-hoe, dug out the muck, dumped in stones and covered the area with sand, (no permit — it was the 1960s). This too, was back breaking work. But it was a great beach — for about a year. And then… the next year the sand and stones were sinking in the muck, the silt washed in on top of the remaining sand…and the weeds grew back, thicker than before.
And the weeds grew back even thicker
Not to be outdone by lake weeds, dad brought in a bunch of landscape fabric, laid it out on the lake bottom, held it in place with bricks (he was a mason, by trade) and dumped more sand over the fabric. More back breaking work. And, except for stubbing our toes on the bricks, it was a great beach — for about a year. And then…waves and water action moved the sand, the landscape fabric became a tangled mess, the silt washed in and the weeds grew back, thicker than before. After that, my dad shifted his focus and started building amazing "swimming rafts" with diving boards and slides. He'd tow the rafts out past the weeds to deep water, so we could swim.
If you can't beat 'em… build a nice swim raft
Off course, getting out to the swim raft, we still had to run the gauntlet of nasty weeds between the shore and deep water. Most of the time we'd row a boat to the swim raft. The swim rafts Dad built were terrific, but they didn't change the fact that the weeds had won. Though my dad had grown up farming hundreds of acres and built huge, commercial buildings, he hadn't conquered the lowly lake weeds. Eventually, he accepted defeat. He'd cut one path through the weeds to get the boats in and out, he stopped building swim rafts and retired at the lake. He said he liked it best in the winter when the lake was froze over. I asked him why he liked the lake frozen the most. "No weeds," he said.
I poisoned the weeds — it didn't work either
Years later, when both of my parents had passed away, I had three young kids of my own. They wanted to bring their friends to the cottage and swim. By this time, it was a new era in aquatic weed control for me. It was the age of "aquatic herbicides." I found a supplier. They sold me some crazy-expensive herbicide stuff. They assured me it was safe for fish and humans — but the warning label was super scary. I treated the weeds, followed the instructions to the letter, waited patiently and… it didn't work at all. So, I raked out as much "seaweed" as I could and told my young kids that "Aquatic plants are natural. Think of walking through lake weeds as if you're walking through a nice farm field," I told them. "Yuck," my kids responded… so I built a swim raft…
The nuclear option — professional weed treatment
The next year I went back to the lake management company and told them the chemicals didn't kill the weeds. They said I should have the whole lake "professionally treated." Great idea! We met with all the neighbors. They were very enthusiastic — until they found out the price. That was the end of that great idea. So, I bought more extremely expensive, aquatic herbicide and put it on double strength. And it killed about half of the weeds, so that was good… Meanwhile, one neighbor thought it might be a good idea and — for some reason —called the DNR. When he found he needed a permit and what it cost, he protested that I didn't have a permit…
Then, the DNR called me…
Then, the DNR called me — not happy at all. "Sorry, I didn't know I needed a permit," I said, and promised to get one next time. Except I didn't, because by then, the weeds had all grown back. I wasn't about to waste any more money on weed killing chemicals. I haven't used them since — though I have built a few more nice swim rafts. Over the years, my kids grew up. I watched as new neighbors battled their lake weeds. They'd rake and pull, sinking in the muck while they worked. Some used chemicals. Of course, none of it worked. But, one new neighbor put down a big tarp over the weeds and held it down with rocks. It was slippery to walk and after a few days it began bubbling up, and eventually floated to shore. It didn't work very well, but it did kill the weeds where it had been laying. It reminded me of the landscape fabric we'd put in so many years ago.
Why don't weeds grow under the boat?
Now, about this same time, my youngest son asked why weeds didn't grow under the boats tied to the dock. "That's because aquatic plants need sunlight, just like any other plant," I said. (Lightbulb goes on in my head!) Then my son added randomly, it would be a good idea if there was a "snowshoe for lakes," so a person could walk around without sinking in muck. (Another lightbulb goes on!) What could I put over the weeds that would stay flat on the bottom and keep sunlight from reaching the weeds? What could we walk on to keep us out of the muck?
Hey Dad, we finally found what works!
Over the next few days I could see it clearly — a large mat, made of some kind of special material. Something that kept weeds from growing and kept us out of the muck. That picture in my mind was the beginning of the LakeMat Pro and later, MuckMat Pro.
That's how it started. Today, after more than 45 years of fighting lake weeds, we have it (mostly) figured it out. I'm sure Dad would love it!
— Doug Fast


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Q: How to include an optional manifest in an ant jar taks? <jar destfile="somefile" manifest="META-INF/MANIFEST.MF">
This script runs for multiple projects. Some of the projects have a manifest file, others don't. Build fails on a project that does not have a manifest file.
Is there a way to configure this jar task, so that ant uses project manifest file if it exists and generates a manifest file for a jarred project that doesn't have its own manifest?

A: Here's a sample I created.  This has two jar tasks: jar and jar1.  One uses the if check and the other the unless check.  The ant target 'all' calls both, but only 1 should run.  It checks if the manifest file exsts and if so uses that file, otherwise you can create a local in the jar1 task.
If you want to have only the 1 jar target, then you may need to use the Ant-Contrib tasks and use the  tag.  Here is a good link to review for this too.
<project name="StackOverflow" basedir="." default="all">

    <property name="src.dir" value="${basedir}/src"/>
    <property name="build.dir" value="${basedir}/build"/>
    <property name="classes.dir" value="${build.dir}/classes"/>

    <target name="all" depends="compile,jar,jar1"/>

    <target name="check-manifest">
        <available file="META-INF/MANIFEST.MF" property="manifest.present"/>
    </target>

    <target name="jar" depends="check-manifest" if="manifest.present">
        <echo>Using existing manifest.mf</echo>
        <jar destfile="hello.jar" manifest="META-INF/MANIFEST"/>
    </target>

    <target name="jar1" depends="check-manifest" unless="manifest.present">
        <echo>creating local manifest</echo>
        <jar destfile="hello.jar">
            <manifest>
                <attribute name="Built-By" value="${user.name}"/>
                <attribute name="Permissions" value="all-permissions"/>
                <attribute name="Codebase" value="*"/>
            </manifest>
            <fileset dir="${classes.dir}">
                <include name="**/*.*"/>
            </fileset>
        </jar>
    </target>

</project>

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Q: Where are the TypeScript type declarations for Sign in With Google (GSI) library? I'm implementing "Sign in with Google" using the Google "GSI" library. My application uses Next.js and TypeScript, so I'm looking for:

*

*An npm package including the GSI client library.

*TypeScript type declarations for the GSI client library.

I haven't been able to find either of these: I only see a script to load from https://accounts.google.com/gsi/client, and an informal API reference here.
Where can I find the GSI library and type declarations on npm?

A: Types are at @types/google-one-tap and can be used like so:
declare global {
  const google: typeof import('google-one-tap');
}

I don't know where to find the actual library on npm, though.

A: *

*An NPM package for accounts.google.com/gsi/client does not exist, at least not yet. The only way of using it is via script tag.

*In addition to @types/google-one-tap from jameshfisher's answer, there is also @types/google.accounts.

Both google-one-tap or google.accounts can be added to tsconfig types.
tsconfig.json
"types": ["google-one-tap", "google.accounts"]

A: These type declarations are now available! (via DefinitelyTyped)

*

*https://www.npmjs.com/package/@types/google-one-tap

*https://www.npmjs.com/package/@types/google.accounts

A: Types can be installed in your typescript project with NPM
npm install @types/google.accounts

Here is a list of TSDoc types I've bundled that might be frequently used, because I've realized whenever I search for one, I end up in this page.
@types/google.accounts
# Type definitions for Google Identity Services JavaScript SDK

@types/gapi
# TypeScript definitions for Google API Client

@types/gapi.client
# TypeScript definitions for Google API client

@types/gapi.client.discovery
# TypeScript definitions for API Discovery Service v1

@types/gapi.client.sheets
# TypeScript definitions for Google Sheets API v4

@types/gapi.client.drive
# TypeScript definitions for Drive API v3

@types/gapi.client.bigquery
# TypeScript definitions for BigQuery API v2

@types/gapi.client.storage
# TypeScript definitions for Cloud Storage JSON API v1

@types/gapi.client.youtube
# TypeScript definitions for YouTube Data API v3 v3

@types/gapi.client.androidpublisher
# TypeScript definitions for Google Play Android Developer API v3

@types/gapi.client.oauth2
# TypeScript definitions for Google OAuth2 API v2

@types/gapi.client.calendar
# TypeScript definitions for Calendar API v3

@types/gapi.client.gmail
# TypeScript definitions for Gmail API v1

@types/gapi.client.people
# TypeScript definitions for People API v1

@types/gapi.client.analytics
# TypeScript definitions for Google Analytics API v3

@types/gapi.client.fcm
# TypeScript definitions for Firebase Cloud Messaging API v1

@types/gapi.client.speech
# TypeScript definitions for Cloud Speech-to-Text API v1

@types/gapi.client.language
# TypeScript definitions for Cloud Natural Language API v1

@types/gapi.client.tagmanager
# TypeScript definitions for Tag Manager API v2

@types/gapi.client.analyticsadmin
# TypeScript definitions for Google Analytics Admin API v1alpha

@types/gapi.client.analyticsreporting
# TypeScript definitions for Analytics Reporting API v4

@types/gapi.client.customsearch
# TypeScript definitions for Custom Search API v1

@types/gapi.client.sqladmin
# TypeScript definitions for Cloud SQL Admin API v1

@types/gapi.client.deploymentmanager
# TypeScript definitions for Cloud Deployment Manager V2 API v2

@types/gapi.client.pubsub
# TypeScript definitions for Cloud Pub/Sub API v1

@types/gapi.client.cloudbuild
# TypeScript definitions for Cloud Build API v1

@types/gapi.client.logging
# TypeScript definitions for Cloud Logging API v2

@types/gapi.client.iam
# TypeScript definitions for Identity and Access Management (IAM) API v1

@types/gapi.auth2
# TypeScript definitions for Google Sign-In API

@types/gapi.client.translate
# TypeScript definitions for Cloud Translation API v3

@types/gapi.client.firebase
# TypeScript definitions for Firebase Management API v1beta1

@types/gapi.client.adsense
# TypeScript definitions for AdSense Management API v2

@types/gapi.client.analyticshub
# TypeScript definitions for Analytics Hub API v1beta1

@types/gapi.client.firestore
# TypeScript definitions for Cloud Firestore API v1

@types/gapi.client.firebasestorage
# TypeScript definitions for Cloud Storage for Firebase API v1beta

@types/gapi.client.dialogflow
# TypeScript definitions for Dialogflow API v3

A: If you dont want to use the unofficial types libraries, you have an alternative as follows.
// initialize gsi client
(window as any).google.accounts.id.initialize({
  client_id: GOOGLE_CLIENT_ID,
  callback: onSuccess
})
// render the login button
(window as any).google.accounts.id.renderButton(
  document.getElementById('sign-in-div'),
  {
    type: 'standard'
  }
)

You can use (window as any) before you access the google object. But you need to use this only after you know the google object will be available.


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MODS International builds custom, container-based, residential housing structures that are only limited by your imagination. There are an abundance of containers sitting at ports across the world, we can take these slightly used containers and re-purpose them into any type of home such as a cabin, vacation home, granny flat or main residence. Container homes are becoming a popular choice for new home builders. Many people enjoy the industrial, modern style the containers offer, but we can also design the home to look more traditional. We can create any size home using multiple containers of various sizes.
A MODS home starts out as new or lightly used steel containers that are then modified and outfitted in our dedicated factory. A majority of the work is done in the factory, including removal of side panels, vertical beams inserted, cutting opening for doors and windows, and the insulation. Container homes can require some type of concrete foundation. This can be a slab or poured basement. When the outfitted containers arrive on site, they are lifted by crane onto the foundation, then embedded and welded into place. The rest of the interior of the home is finished on-site.
There are many reasons why containers are an ideal building material because they are strong, durable, stack-able, movable, plentiful, and relatively inexpensive. We take great care to ensure the containers we use to build are clean and ready for construction use. We also make sure we are building your container home specifically to your specifications and needs. Our container homes are built to the International Building Code (IBC) and in fact, exceed most ISO construction standards. For more information and to begin your unique home building experience, call us at 1-800-869-1277.


Diet for Autism: What Works?
Sept. 28, 2011 (San Diego) -- Up to half of children with autism are placed on special diets by their parents to improve symptoms, despite conflicting evidence that they work.
Now, a small new study of the popular gluten-free/casein-free diet, or GFCF diet, suggests it does not work, says Patricia Stewart, RD, PhD, of the University of Rochester. She presented the findings here at the American Dietetic Association's Food Conference Expo in San Diego.
Stewart enrolled 22 children, ages 30 to 54 months, to go on the GFCF diet. The research was funded by the National Institute of Mental Health under the STAART (Studies to Advance Autism Research and Treatment) Network.
Only 14 children were able to maintain the strict diet for the four-week minimum required for the study. It requires that all foods containing gluten and casein be removed from the diet. Gluten is a protein found in foods made from wheat, barley, and rye. Casein is a protein found in milk.
"Nevertheless, parents will continue to try many of these diets based on what is out there [about them working]," says Stewart, director of the Clinical Research Center at the University of Rochester School of Medicine.
And despite conflicting evidence that special diets for autism work, she says, parents who decide to try it deserve the support of their health care providers. Few of the diets have been tested thoroughly and scientifically.
Researchers also found that children with autism lack some important nutrients but have sufficient intakes of others whether they are on or off a special diet.
Children with autism often eat only a few, favorite foods, or are otherwise picky about what they eat. Experts worry about their nutritional status.
So in another new study, Stewart analyzed the food records of 252 children with autism, hoping to find out if their nutritional status is inadequate.
Although she has yet to complete the analysis of all the children, so far she found children with autism lack some nutrients but not others.
They are similar to other children, she says, in that they don't get enough potassium, fiber, vitamin D, vitamin E, or calcium. Like other children, they get too much sodium.
More children with ASD got enough vitamin K and E compared to general population.
While many parents give supplements to their children with autism automatically, she suggests health care providers should be asked about it. They should evaluate whether the children need extra supplements or if they get enough nutrients from diet.
In a third study presented at the meeting, Kent State University researchers evaluated the nutritional status of children with autism while on a GFCF diet. They looked at the diets of 31 children, ages 6 to 11. Some were on a GFCF and some ate a regular diet. They looked at three-day food records. Those on GFCF diets had lower intakes of vitamins B1, B2, B12, and D, calcium, phosphorus, and selenium than those on the regular diet.
There may be a subgroup of children with autism spectrum disorder who do better with dietary intervention, says Timothy Buie, MD, an associate in pediatrics at the Massachusetts General Hospital, who also spoke at the meeting. He often sees children with autism who have gastrointestinal (GI) problems, such as acid reflux, in which stomach contents travel back up the esophagus.
Buie showed videos of three children with autism. They had repetitive behaviors such as repeated flailing. After evaluation, he found all three had acid reflux. But none had clear symptoms of a GI problem, he says.
''Kids with autism who present with GI issues warrant a through evaluation," he says. "But I think it's not happening." As Stewart said, parents should involve health care providers to address such issues.
Parents who suspect a GI problem with their child with autism should ask for the last appointment of the day, he says, or the last appointment before lunch. That will help ensure enough time is given, Buie says.
Buie reports project support on a diet study from Nutricia Advanced Medical Nutrition, project support from Autism Speaks and previous support from Newman's Own Foundation.
These studies were presented at a medical conference. The findings should be considered preliminary as they have not yet undergone the "peer review" process, in which outside experts scrutinize the data prior to publication in a medical journal.
SOURCES: Patricia Stewart, PhD, RD, director, Clinical Research Center, University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry.Timothy Buie, MD, associate in pediatrics, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston.American Dietetic Association Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo, San Diego, Sept. 24-27, 2011. ©2011 WebMD, LLC. All Rights Reserved.


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Remembering the Ones We Love with Memorial Poems
Memorial poems or remembrance poems are heartfelt pieces of poetry used to honour and remember those we have lost. Memorial poems have been written by some of the greatest writers throughout history, including William Shakespeare, W.H. Auden, Pablo Neruda, and Emily Dickinson. While these writers were undoubtedly writing about a specific loved one, the theme of loss and mourning is universal, and this is why memorial poems speak to so many of us. In moments of heartache or despair, they offer a comforting message: we are not alone and someone, albeit a writer perhaps far away or no longer here, understands our pain.
These poems can either be in the form of an elegy, which reflects on the deceased person in a sombre tone, or a eulogy, which is more celebratory in nature and praises the person and their life.
Memorial Poems in Popular Culture
Perhaps one of the most pertinent moments of memorial poetry in popular culture occurred in the classic film "Four Weddings and a Funeral". When John Hannah's character Matthew loses his true love, he reads the W.H Auden classic, "Funeral Blues". In this poem, Auden expresses his inability to comprehend the loss of his love. He cannot understand how the world can happily carry on despite this devastating and incomprehensible loss. Auden, reflecting on the magnitude of this loss, calls for the world to mourn with him, asking for aeroplanes to circle the sky and bows to be placed around the necks of the public doves. The final stanza highlights how his world has collapsed amid the loss, and heart-wrenchingly, Auden writes:
"The stars are not wanted now; put out every one,
Pack up the moon and dismantle the sun,
Pour away the ocean and sweep up the wood;
For nothing now can ever come to any good."
Without the person he once loved, life seems unfathomable. This memorial poem, while written for Auden's love, shares universal truths. The loss of those we love is unbearable, and imagining a life without the person is difficult, if not impossible, to comprehend.
Things to Consider When Writing Memorial Poems
Writing our own memorial poems can be one of the most cathartic things we do when grieving someone we loved. Whether the poem is to be read as a eulogy or is simply a private celebration of the person's life, it is undoubtedly a genre worth exploring. If you are considering writing a memorial poem, consider the following steps:
Write Out All Your Feelings: Before you start, jot down everything you are feeling. Take time to consider the person you have lost in their entirety; the way they spoke, the sound of their voice, their unique mannerisms, their hopes and dreams, and how they made you feel. Understandably, this can be a difficult task, and it is essential to be gentle with yourself. This activity will serve as a source of inspiration when you write your memorial poem, and certain words or phrases will likely become catalysts for the themes and motifs you later develop.
Explore Themes: Next up, you will want to consider the theme of your work. Will it be light-hearted, focusing on the humorous and quirky aspects of the person's life? Will it be melancholic, exploring the magnitude of your significant loss? Will you focus on a celebration of their life, or will there be an explicit focus on death? Finding your theme will offer clarity to your tone and style.
Thinking About Structure and Rhyme: Once you have established the theme, you will need to consider structure. While many people think that poetry has to rhyme, this is not always the case. Perhaps your loved one was a wild and free spirit, and a freeform poem would better suit their life. Nonetheless, some poets will choose rhyming lines based on syllabic beats and opt for a more conventional structure. Choose a structure and style that speaks to you as a poet.
One of the best ways to improve your writing and glean inspiration is to read a vast array of works by different poets. Happily, you can access The AVBOB Poetry Project library here and explore themes, such as love, death, hope, and birth. We encourage poets who write in all 11 official languages, and thus, there is something for everyone in our database.


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Families are all different. Your story, your situation, your needs are unique. We can help you. That's what Streeterlaw Sydney Lawyers do — help people find answers.
Can illegal drug use impact parenting orders?
30-July-2012 Family Law By Simone Green
In Vokic & Vlass [2012] Fam CA 56 (15 February 2012) issues arose in relation to both the parenting of the children and the parties property interests.
The mother had a history of drug and alcohol abuse. The husband claimed that the wife's parenting capacity was compromised by her drug and alcohol use.
Fowler J considered evidence from a medical specialist in addiction medicine and a family consultant and made orders enabling the children to spend regular time with the wife subject to orders requiring her to undertake supervised urinalysis and hair follicle testing for illicit drugs. Further orders were made providing that in the event the wife failed to comply with the testing requirements or returned a result that was positive for illicit drugs the wife would spend time with the children for only two hours per fortnight under supervision at a Contact Centre.
The issues to be determined in relation to the property proceedings were; what was a just and equitable re-distribution of the property of the parties having regard to the contributions made by them (as described in s 79 of the Family Law Act) and whether an adjustment under s 75(2) was required.
Contributions were assessed at 80:20 in favour of the wife. The husband received an adjustment of 7 per cent for s75 (2) factors including the imminent termination of the husbands employment, his need to retrain and the wife's superior earning capacity. Therefore the wife received 73% of the parties' assets and the husband received 27%.
Written by Simone Green
Simone Green has been practicing family law for 17 years. After attaining her Bachelor of Arts/Law, Simone chose to further her studies, successfully gaining her Masters of Applied Family Law. In acknowledgement of her expertise in Family Law, Simone was awarded her Specialist Accreditation in Family Law in 2013. Simone is also a Collaboratively trained Family Lawyer and is a member of AACP and CPNSW. Simone is the Director of the Family Law Practice at Streeterlaw.
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Lizzo has teamed up with Missy Elliot for her new single 'Tempo'.
The track will appear on Lizzo's upcoming album Cuz I Love You which is out April 19. You can check out the previous single/video 'Juice' here.


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var utils = require('./utils');
var Transaction = require('./Transaction');
var Event = require('./Event');
var config = require('../config');

var Person = module.exports = function(GS, id) {
  this.GS = GS;

  Object.defineProperty(this, 'id', {
    get: function() {
      return this._id;
    },
    set: function(v) {
      if (!v) return;

      if (typeof v === 'object') {
        // try to grab the id property out of the object
        if (v.id) {
          this._id = v.id;

        // no id, try email
        } else if (v.email) {
          this._id = 'email:' + v.email;
        }
      } else {
        this._id = v;
      }

      // ensure it's a string
      if (this._id) this._id = this._id.toString();
    },
    enumerable: true
  });

  if (id) this.id = id;

  this.anonymousID = undefined;
};

Person.prototype._exec = function(url, params, data, cb) {
  this.GS._exec(config.endpoint + '/tracking/v1', url, 'POST', params, this._addIDs(data), cb);
};

Person.prototype._verifyID = function(cb) {
  if (!this.id && !this.anonymousID) {
    setImmediate(function() {
      cb(new Error('Missing ID and anonymousID'));
    });
    return false;
  }

  return true;
};

Person.prototype._addIDs = function(trackingData) {
  if (!trackingData) trackingData = {};
  trackingData.person_id = this.id;
  trackingData.visitor_id = this.anonymousID;
  return trackingData;
}

// identify is very similar to setProperties but requires an identifying property (id or email)
Person.prototype.identify = function(props, cb) {
  this.id = props;

  if (!this.id) {
    setImmediate(function() {
      cb(new Error('Missing ID and email'));
    });
    return;
  }

  this._exec('/identify', {}, { properties: props }, cb);
};

Person.prototype.setProperties = function(props, cb) {
  this.id = props;

  if (!this._verifyID(cb)) return;

  this._exec('/properties', {}, { properties: props }, cb);
};

Person.prototype.trackEvent = function(name, data, trackingData, cb) {
  if (!cb && !trackingData && typeof data === 'function') {
    cb = data;
    data = {};
    trackingData = {};
  }

  if (!cb && typeof trackingData === 'function') {
    cb = trackingData;
    trackingData = {};
  }

  if (!this._verifyID(cb)) return;

  var event = new Event(this.GS, name, data, this._addIDs(trackingData));
  event.track(cb);
};

Person.prototype.createTransaction = function(transactionID, opts, trackingData) {
  // not too sure how to nicely error here if theres no ID.
  // the transaction will work, but won't be associated with a person
  // should we throw?
  // if (!this._verifyID(cb)) return;

  return new Transaction(this.GS, transactionID, opts, this._addIDs(trackingData));
};

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After Vinod Khanna's Death, Karan Johar Cancels Baahubali 2 Premiere As 'Mark Of Respect'
Karan Johar cancelled the premiere of Baahubali 2 and tweeted: "As a mark of respect to our beloved Vinod Khanna the entire team of Baahubali has decided to cancel the premiere tonight"
Written by: Divya Goyal | April 27, 2017 15:23 IST (New Delhi)
Vinod Khanna (L) in Dilwale. (Image courtesy (R): Karan Johar)
Karan Johar is the distributor of Baahubali's Hindi version
He canceled it soon after the news of Vinod Khanna's death
Baahubali 2 releases worldwide on April 28
Filmmaker Karan Johar announced that the premiere of upcoming film Baahubali: The Conclusion has been cancelled as a "mark of respect" to veteran actor Vinod Khanna, who died after a battle with bladder cancer on Thursday in Mumbai. The makers on Baahubali 2 said in a statement: "We are deeply saddened by the loss of our beloved, the legendary Vinod Khanna. The demise has come as a huge shock to all of us. As a mark of respect for our dearly departed, the premiere event of Baahubali : The Conclusion is now cancelled. Love and remembrance, Karan Johar, SS Rajamouli and the entire team of BaahubaliBaahubali 2 in Hindi, also tweeted: "As a mark of respect to our beloved Vinod Khanna the entire team of Baahubali has decided to cancel the premiere tonight (sic)."
As a mark of respect to our beloved Vinod Khanna the entire team of Baahubali has decided to cancel the premiere tonight...
- Karan Johar (@karanjohar) April 27, 2017
Baahubali 2 stars Prabhas, Rana Daggubati, Anushka Shetty, Tamannaah Bhatia, Ramya Krishnana and Sathyaraj. The film will release worldwide on April 28.
Meanwhile, celebrities have reacted with grief on Twitter. Rishi Kapoor shared pictures of his Amar Akbar Anthony co-star and wrote: "Will miss you Amar. RIP. (sic)" Superstar Rajinikanth, who has worked with Mr Khanna in films like Khoon Ka Karz and Farishtay, tweeted: "My dear friend Vinod Khanna... will miss you, RIP. My heartfelt condolences to the family. (sic)"
Meanwhile, HN Reliance Foundation where Vinod Khanna was admitted earlier in April released a statement saying: "Veteran actor and Member of Parliament Mr. Vinod Khanna, who was admitted to the Sir HN Reliance Foundation Hospital breathed his last at 11.20 am due to advanced bladder carcinoma."
Vinod Khanna debuted in 1968 film Mann Ka Meet, and went on to star in films like Purab Aur Paschim, Mera Gaon Mera Desh, Hera Pheri, Chandini and Muqqadar Ka Sikander. He also featured in Salman Khan's Dabangg series and was last seen in Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol in 2015's Dilwale.
Vinod Khanna was married twice. He has two sons, Rahul and Akshaye, with first wife Geetanjali, and a son and daughter with second wife Kavita, who survives him.
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