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The University of Alabama|
The University of Alabama&
Doctoral Universities Add Comparison
2016 Undergraduate Tuition
$26,950 Out-of-State
2016 Average Net Price
After Financial Aid
2014 Student Loan
2016 Acceptance Rate
38,237 Applicants
2016 Enrolled Students
86.3% full-time
2016 Graduation Rate
3,740 Graduates
About Costs Admissions Enrollment Graduates Operations
The University of Alabama is a higher education institution located in Tuscaloosa County, AL. In 2016, the most popular Bachelor's Degree majors at The University of Alabama were General Business Administration & Management with 513 graduates, General Marketing & Marketing Management with 361 graduates, and General Finance with 354 graduates.
In 2016, 9,088 people graduated from undergraduate and graduate programs at The University of Alabama. 57% of these graduates were women, and 43% were men. The majority of graduating students were White (7,146 graduates), meaning that there were 7.9 times more White graduates than the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 905 graduates.
The median undergraduate tuition at The University of Alabama is $10,470, which is $3,479 more than the national median of $6,991. The cost of out-of-state tuition is $26,950, which is 257% of the cost for in-state students, and is $3,479 more than the national median $6,991.
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Student Expenses
The median in-state tuition at The University of Alabama is $10,470, which is $3,479 more than the national median in-state tuition of $6,991. The cost of out-of-state tuition is $26,950, which is 257% of the cost for in-state students, and is $8,574 more than the national median out-of-state tuition of $18,376.
After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $20,133.
In 2016, 58% of undergraduate students received federal grants, while 40% of undergraduate students received federal loans.
In 2016, the cost of out-of-state tuition at The University of Alabama was $26,950, which is 257% of the cost for in-state students, which was $10,470. The cost of out-of-state tuition at The University of Alabama is $8,574 more than the overall (public and private) national median of $18,376, and the in-state tuition is $3,479 more than the overall (public and private) national median $6,991.
This chart compares the tuition costs of The University of Alabama (in red) with those of other similar universities.
Average Net Price
In 2016 The University of Alabama had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $20,133. Between 2015 and 2016, the average net price of The University of Alabama grew by 7.01%.
This chart compares the average net price of The University of Alabama (in red) with that of other similar universities.
Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.
Other Student Expenses
The average yearly cost of room and board at The University of Alabama was of $12,880 in 2016. During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,200. The cost of room and board increased by 1.29% between 2015 and 2016. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.
This chart compares the average student costs at The University of Alabama (in red) with that of similar universities.
Financial Aid by Income Level
of Undergraduates
Receive Grants
Receive Federal Loans
58% of undergraduate students at The University of Alabama received grants or loans in 2016. This represents a growth of 1.75% with respect to 2015, when 57% of undergraduate students received financial aid.
This chart compares the average award discount at The University of Alabama (in red) with that of other similar universities.
The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.
Student Loan Default Rate
Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.
2014 Default Rate
Number of Defaults
In 2014 the default rate for borrower's at The University of Alabama was 5.7%, which represents 312 out of the 5,433 total borrowers.
A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.
The University of Alabama received 38,237 undergraduate applications in 2016, which represents a 5.62% annual growth. Out of those 38,237 applicants, 20,107 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 52.6% acceptance rate.
There were 37,663 students enrolled at The University of Alabama in 2016, and 19% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.
The University of Alabama has an overall enrollment yield of 37.6%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.
Acceptance Rate in 2016
Accepted out of 38,237
In 2016, the undergraduate acceptance rate of The University of Alabama was 52.6% (20,107 admissions from 38,237 applications). This is lower than than the acceptance rate of 2015, which was 53.6%. Between 2015 and 2016, the number of applicants grew by 5.62%, while admissions grew by 3.64%.
This chart compares the acceptance rate of The University of Alabama (in red) with that of other similar universities.
Submission Percentage
Scores Submitted
19% of enrolled first-time students at The University of Alabama in 2016 submitted SAT scores with their applications.
This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.
The University of Alabama has a total enrollment of 37,663 students. The full-time enrollment at The University of Alabama is 32,488 students and the part-time enrollment is 5,175. This means that 86.3% of students enrolled at The University of Alabama are enrolled full-time.
The enrolled student population at The University of Alabama, both undergraduate and graduate, is 76.5% White, 10.8% Black or African American, 4.2% Hispanic or Latino, 2.79% Two or More Races, 1.28% Asian, 0.39% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.1% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.
Students enrolled at The University of Alabama in full-time Undergraduate programs are majority White Female (33%), followed by White Male (27.8%) and Black or African American Female (4.9%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are majority White Female (2.92%), followed by White Male (2.64%) and Black or African American Female (0.79%).
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at The University of Alabama, both undergraduate and graduate, is 37,663 students. The full-time enrollment at The University of Alabama is 32,488 and the part-time enrollment is 5,175. This means that 86.3% of students enrolled at The University of Alabama are enrolled full-time compared with 80% at similar Doctoral Universities.
This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at The University of Alabama (in red) compares to similar universities.
Retention Rate over Time
2016 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at The University of Alabama was 86%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (83%), The University of Alabama had a retention rate higher than its peers.
This chart shows the retention rate over time at The University of Alabama (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
Most common race or ethnicity
1. White 28,828
2. Black or African American 4,057
3. Hispanic or Latino 1,582
The enrolled student population at The University of Alabama is 76.5% White, 10.8% Black or African American, 4.2% Hispanic or Latino, 2.79% Two or More Races, 1.28% Asian, 0.39% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.1% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Doctoral Universities is 62.6% White, 8.75% Hispanic or Latino and 8.08% Black or African American.
Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 171 students (0.45%) did not report their race.
In 2016, 1,266 more women than men graduated from The University of Alabama. The majority of students graduating from The University of Alabama are White. These 7,146 graduates mean that there were 7.9 times more White graduates than the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 905 graduates.
The most common Bachelor's Degree awarded at The University of Alabama is General Business Administration & Management with 513 graduates, followed by General Marketing & Marketing Management with 361 graduates and General Finance with 354 graduates.
The most specialized major across all degree types at The University of Alabama, meaning they have significantly more graduates than the national average across all institutions, is Library Science, with 100 graduates, followed by Human Sciences with 605 graduates and Communications with 718 graduates.
Common Jobs by Major
Miscellaneous managers
Most Common Job
The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at The University of Alabama are Miscellaneous managers (477,754 people), Software developers, applications & systems software (319,198 people), Miscellaneous engineers, including nuclear engineers (298,283 people), Civil engineers (232,944 people), and Postsecondary teachers (170,538 people).
The most specialized majors at The University of Alabama are Library Science (100 graduates), Human Sciences (605 graduates), Communications (718 graduates), Engineering (800 graduates), and Cultural & Gender Studies (55 graduates).
Highest Paying Jobs by Major
Highest Paying Job
The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at The University of Alabama are Physicians & surgeons, Public relations & fundraising managers, Dentists, Chief executives & legislators, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents.
Common Industries by Major
Architectural, engineering & related services
Most Common Industry
The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at The University of Alabama are Architectural, engineering & related services (424,352 people), Computer Systems Design (413,536 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (345,569 people), Elementary & secondary schools (332,763 people), and Construction (257,683 people).
Majors Awarded
IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by The University of Alabama.
Research Doctorate Professional Doctorate Bachelor's Degree Master's Degree Post-Master's Certificate
1. General Business Administration & Management 513 graduates
2. General Marketing & Marketing Management 361 graduates
3. General Finance 354 graduates
In 2016, the most common Bachelor's Degree for graduates at The University of Alabama was General Business Administration & Management with 513 graduates.
This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating from Bachelor's Degree programs at The University of Alabama according to their major.
Gender Breakdown for Common Majors
In 2016, 3,911 men graduated from The University of Alabama, which is 0.76 times less than the number of female graduates (5,177).
This chart displays the gender disparity between the top 5 majors at The University of Alabama by degrees awarded.
Most Common Male Majors
In 2016, 431 men graduated from The University of Alabama in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.98 times more than the 218 female graduates with that same degree.
Most Common Female Majors
In 2016, 330 women graduated from The University of Alabama in Registered Nursing, which is 9.4 times more than the 35 male graduates with that same degree.
Time to Complete
100% Completion Time
In 2016, 39% of students graduating from The University of Alabama completed their program within 100% "normal time" (ie. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 66% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 68% within 200%.
The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Doctoral Universities Carnegie Classification group.
Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.
Graduation Rate by Race and Gender
Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.
Highest Graduation Rate (78.1%)
The student demographic with the highest graduation rate at The University of Alabama is Female and Asian (78.1% graduation rate). Across all Doctoral Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (74.6%).
The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.
The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0.29% of graduates (11 students) did not report their race.
Race & Ethnicity by Share
1. White 7,146
2. Black or African American 905
The most common race/ethnicity of graduating students at The University of Alabama is White (7,146 students). There were 7.9 times more White graduates than the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American (905 graduates).
0.46% of graduates (38 students) did not report their race.
Race & Ethnicity by Gender
Most common gender demographic
1. White Female 3,986
2. White Male 3,160
3. Black or African American Female 637
The most common race/ethnicity and gender grouping at The University of Alabama is White Female (3,986 graduates). There were 1.26 times more White Female graduates than the next closest race/ethnicity group, White Male (3,160 graduates).
The University of Alabama has an endowment valued at nearly $658M, as of the end of the 2015 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of $-38,738,483 (-5.88%), compared to the 1.09% average return ($2.96M on $270M) across all Doctoral Universities.
In 2015, The University of Alabama had a total expenditure of $930M. Of that $930M, they spent $422M on salaries and $153M on benefits.
The University of Alabama employs 395 Assistant professors, 332 Associate professors, and 304 Professors. Most academics at The University of Alabama are Male Professors (230), Female Assistant professors (201), and Male Assistant professors (194).
The most common positions for non-instructional staff at The University of Alabama are: Office and Administrative Support, with 820 employees, Service, with 709 employees, and Management with 530 employees.
2015 Endowment
decline from 2014
The University of Alabama has an endowment valued at about $658M, as of the end of the 2015 fiscal year. The endowment of The University of Alabama declined 1.39% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $387M lower than the median endowment of Doctoral Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.
This line chart shows how the endowment at The University of Alabama (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.
The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity Carnegie Classification grouping.
Government Grants and Contracts
Grants & Contracts
1. $41.4M - Federal
2. $27.3M - State
3. $2.18M - Local
As of 2015, The University of Alabama received $41.4M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $27.3M from state grants and contracts, and $2.18M from local grants and contracts.
Primary Expenses
Expenditure values can vary depending on whether the institution is public or private, and are not available for private-for-profit schools.
Salary Expenditure
Benefits Expenditure
The bar chart shows the share of the primary expenses at The University of Alabama over time, and the line chart shows the expenditure for solely salaries and benefits over time compared to the median for the Doctoral Universities Carnegie Classification grouping.
Student services Instruction Academic support Public service Institutional support Auxiliary enterprises Research
This tree map shows all of the primary expenses of Instruction at The University of Alabama as a share of total expenditure.
2015 Salaries
growth from 2014
In 2015, The University of Alabama paid a total of $422M in salaries, which represents 45.4% of their overall expenditure ($930M) and a 5.49% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 5.02% growth from 2013 and a 5.43% growth from 2012.
The median for similar Doctoral Universities is $205M (43.4% of overall expenditures).
Instructional Salaries
In 2015, The University of Alabama paid a total of $119M to 1,317 employees working as instructors, which represents 28.4% of all salaries paid. This is compared to a median of $62.1M (30.2%) for similar Doctoral Universities.
Occupations by Share
Most Common Instructor
395 employees
Office and Administrative Support
Most Common Non-Instructional Employee
In 2015, the most common positions for instructional staff at The University of Alabama were Assistant professor with 395 employees; Associate professor with 332 employees; and Professor with 304 employees.
In 2015, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at The University of Alabama were Office and Administrative Support with 820 employees; Service with 709 employees; and Management with 530 employees.
Instructors by Academic Rank and Gender
Most common demographic
1. Male Professor
2. Female Assistant professor
3. Male Assistant professor
In 2015, the most common demographic for instructional staff at The University of Alabama was Male Professor with 230 employees, Female Assistant professor with 201 employees, and Male Assistant professor with 194 employees.
This chart shows the gender split between each academic rank present at The University of Alabama.


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Bizarre, Media, Politics February 26, 2016 February 20, 2018
The Happiest Place On Earth: Disney Outsources More Jobs To Foreign Workers While Asking Existing Workers To Donate Part Of Their Wages To Support Lobbyists
There was a gut-wrenching moment in the Senate Subcommittee on Immigration this week as Leo Perrero, former Disney IT worker, broke down in tears as he recounted how the company fired him and his colleagues despite record profits so that the company could give their jobs to cheaper foreign workers. The video is below. The company then ordered them to train their replacements or lose their severance pay. At the same time, Disney CEO Bob Iger sent a letter to the remaining company's employees, asking for them to donate money to support the company's lobbyists in Disney's political action committee, DisneyPAC. Disney has been at the forefront in securing draconian copyright laws and protections from Congress.
Perrero testified that
"During the holiday season of 2014, I was sent a meeting invitation by a prominent Disney executive. With an excellent review in hand along with company announcements of record profits my mind buzzed with thoughts of a promotion or a bonus . . . I walked into a small conference room with about two dozen highly respected fellow IT workers. The Disney executive made a harsh announcement to us all. . . . our jobs have been given over to a foreign workforce . . . In the meantime you will be training your replacements until your jobs are 100 percent transferred over to them and if you don't cooperate you will not receive any severance pay. . . . The final period of the 90 days was the most disgraceful and demoralizing, as we had to watch the foreign workers completely take over our jobs. And we came to grips that the upcoming Disney jobs promise didn't exist. Then finally on January 31st of 2015 we were forced to turn in our company badges, laptops and then ushered out the door."
Perrier broke down as he recounted his experience and how only four of his colleagues were given jobs elsewhere in the company.
For those remaining, they received the letter from Iger who, despite record profits, hit up employees to support the company lobbyists. The 1998 copyright extension has even been dubbed the "Mickey Mouse Protection Act" because of Disney's insatiable demand for added penalties and powers in preventing others from using words, images, and products deemed company property. Iger heralded the success of its army of lobbyists and lawyers in copyright victories. He added "In the coming year, we expect Congress and the Administration to be active on copyright regime issues, efforts to enact legislation to approve and implement the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade agreement, tax reform, and more proposals to weaken retransmission consent, to name a few." He is probably right about his predictions of success judging from prior years.
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59 thoughts on "The Happiest Place On Earth: Disney Outsources More Jobs To Foreign Workers While Asking Existing Workers To Donate Part Of Their Wages To Support Lobbyists"
Gronda Morin says:
I was hoping that this comment section wasn't closed down. In my above comment I decried the lazy managers who seek profits by focusing on cutting costs even at the expense of compromising their brand.
Remember the recent alligator attack where parents lost a toddler because they were too close to the waters edge.They were not swimming and no, non Floridians do not automatically know that there could be alligators ready to pounce on a child. They were relying on the Walt Disney brand of a family friendly vacation. They were staying at Disney's premier resort, the Grand Floridian.
Guess what? It turns out that there were Disney firemen employees who were recently officially warned against feeding alligators. Yet those same alligators were not removed. Instead of cutting a few more dollars, the company needs to be more proactive to avoid these events. Of course, I am sure that the parents did not have to sue. The publicity would have been devastating.This was a no brainer. Of course, Walt Disney somehow settled.
Oh yes, Disney is increasing their entry fees. WD would definitely not approve this action. His purpose for creating Walt Disney was to construct a place where the average family could afford to have a vacation. What is happening to his dream?
Move Disneyworld to China. Then hordes of Americans can go to see the "Wonderful World of America," an historical extravaganza.
"1950's" is the first stop. Here, happy white people live in suburban developments, watching black and white TV while eating ham roasts, tomato aspic, and mile-high vanilla-frosted cakes. Women smile adoringly at their husbands, and scrubbed children re-enact an authentic high school sock-hop.
Next stop? "The Sixties Generation," where well-behaved black people smile as they are arrested for sitting in at lunch counters. In the next number, hippies smoke "happy tobacco" and sing "Peace and Love Are Realized in Happy Mao Thought." The decade ends with the stage extravaganza: "Out of Chaos, Weak Reforms Come," and "The Great Revolution Promises Peaceful Co-existence and Future Cheap Labor."
"America 1970's" brings "The Wondrous Reconciliation, or the Heroic Leap Forward Of Chairman Mao and President Nixon," in which Chinese performers intermingle with American families, offering them gadgets, cheap clothing, and lead paint-coated toys for children.
"Mr. Reagan Defeats The Soviet Deviation" is the formal Title of "America 1980's," while moving to the 1990's segment of the park introduces visitors to "Dot Com Happy Family Times."
Twentieth century America is brought to a close with the hilarious "We Can Make Anything You Can Make Cheaper," the moving, "I Jumped to My Death from the Fifth Floor of Factory Compound #114 Because Americans Must Be Pleased with Revolutionary Workers' Production" and finally the stirring anthem, "Let Our Joyful Workers Make All Your Flimsy Things."
In "America of the 21st Century," Chinese performers entirely replace contract-employed American dancers, singers, and choreographers, belting out "We'll Buy Your Debt for A Song" and "We Know Chinese Is Hard to Learn, But Computer Code Is the Universal Language."
A final meal of the day is served: vat-grown tilapia and "Not-So-Toxic Rice." Then as night falls, a glorious firework display begins, entitled, "America Drops Beautiful and Pointless Bombs while the Party Leaders Wisely Buy Much North American Real Estate."
Disney is so over rated. I went in like 2005 for the last time. They wanted our "finger prints" then who knows what biometrics they want now. We went to a central office and had to beg not to be fingerprinted. Which they did honor. But still all china had to do was swipe disney "military" discount ppl…from disney who took photo copies of mil ids for the ticket. Then they had milt id And military finger prints. Thanx to opm's lax security china now has mil ids down to finger prints. If disney was ever compromised. Given IT. Was canned d
For foreigners…….this is a national security not just immigration issue…..yet what standard can our usg hold disney to given opm….that's why you take security mano v mano….into your own hands….because the dod never bauked at militarty rates at disney….even tho it didn't take a rocket scientist to pre-figure out the biometric risk…..but they need an excuse for a implant. …..or our security is mikey mouse.
Prairie Rose says:
L'Observer,
"There is no 'tempering' the Texas platform"
That is an unfortunate stance. Assuming they are intractable is unfair, and, only reinforces the partisanship our country is mired in. Finding small areas of agreement would help bridge that divide. I do not have to agree with the platform to take their concerns seriously, even if I disagree with many of them. Serious and fruitful discussions can take place, something our country sorely needs. If they find I agree with them on A, then they are more likely to listen to my arguments on issue B.
L'Observer says:
There is no 'tempering' the Texas platform. It is known for its insanity and the unusual way it is written. With regard to GMOs…yes, they call for the labeling of GMOs. They ALSO wish to eliminate all food safety laws (page 18 2014 platform).
The Texas platform is not taken seriously by anyone – except the nuts.
http://www.rstreet.org/2014/06/25/dont-take-the-texas-gops-crazy-platform-too-seriously/
Philly,
Thanks for the link.
You might support them more than you think. Check out page 5. They want to repeal the Patriot Act, abolish the NDAA (that allows the indefinite detention of Americans), and repeal the War Powers Act.
There are definitely things I disagree with, but at least there are topics that are a bridge to agreement. On the issues with which I disagree, I would like to understand their reasons. Perhaps a friendly debate would temper their stance.
phillyT says:
Prairie Rose,
I take your point. As I said, I know that it's not all Red and Blue.
The TX platform is an interesting mix of advocating for the people (supports the labeling of GMOs), and pure poppycock, like supporting so-called reparative therapies for homosexuals, and believing in "The laws of nature and nature's God" as our Founding Fathers believed"
Very enlightening. Here's their whole platform. Can't wait to see what they come up with this year:
http://3npv5lo075n4f1mrxbxvz8hv.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/2014-Platform-Final.pdf
Republicans are not 100% in corporate pockets.
12 Republicans in the House voted against the HR1599 that Karen noted would interfere with people knowing which foods contain GMOs.
44 Democrats voted in favor of that bill.
https://www.govtrack.us/congress/votes/114-2015/h462
Also, the Texas Republican party supports the labeling of GMOs.
http://www.naturalnews.com/036508_GMO_labeling_Republicans_Texas.html#
So, while I agree with you that most Republicans are bought, not all are.
Angelo says:
Reblogged this on deinvestiture.
I agree. Mostly. Then we have had some really bought-n-sold Dems like Mark Pryor, Ben Nelson, Max Baucus, who are so close to being Republicans they might as well be. And I lost any respect for Pelosi when she went skeevy on the stock act. So while Republicans are 100% in the pockets of the corporate military industrial complex, there are some crappy Democrats as well.
Best to keep the focus on Congress for our labeling woes. People like Karen need to understand where these bills are originating – and it is NOT in this White House.
HR 1599 was sponsored by a Republican (Kansas) and passed by the Republicans in the House. Twelve Republicans voted against this bill. 138 Democrats voted to defeat the bill.
Keep the pressure – and the information – where it belongs – on Republicans.
Just keep on hoping the 'free market' will shut down the bad guys. Sure. Just like the 'free market' has shut down Chiquita bananas that Karen keeps warning us about.
Now let us all pay attention while we see how the 'free market' deals with antibiotics in our livestock.
I have heard those stories and others. To make matters worse, Congress had made it nearly impossible to know where some of our food comes from, unless we stick to buying local and knowing our growers. The processing of factory farm chicken in China is now a reality and they don't have to inform consumers. The so-called Dark Act, or as ironically named by its sponsors: H.R.1599 – Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act of 2015, will eliminate most GMO labeling and remove several other consumer safety laws. Hopefully the senate will kill or block it, or that the president will ultimately not sign it. I have my doubts though, since he has a handful of Monsanto people working for him.
Squeeky Fromm, Girl Reporter says:
A boycott of Disney is actually pretty easy, and practical. That is because a trip to Disney World is a LUXURY, not a necessity. Cell phones, and food, and clothes are less a luxury, and more of a necessity. As Karen S and Bams discussed, boycotting those type companies might be more difficult, because there are few alternatives, and the competition is probably as bad as they are.
But, DISNEY, heck there are all kinds of places to go and have fun, and probably a whole lot cheaper. Like Six Flags, or a museum, or a camping trip, or a trip to the beach, or the mountains, or Yellowstone, or even a cruise to the Bahamas or Jamaica where you can pay foreigners directly.
Squeeky Fromm
Girl Reporter
Paul C. Schulte. says:
Squeeky – your national parks are filed with H1-B workers. This used to be the ideal summer job for high school and college kids, now it belongs to foreigners.
PhillyT:
One of the reasons why I buy organic is that I viewed a banana packing facility in the Caribbean. The workers were covered in fungal infections because they sprayed the bananas with anti-fungal spray. Just like the overuse of antibiotics, that led to the rise of super fungus, which attacked their skin. My relative was also involved in helping native people in South America many years ago who were suffering birth defects and cancer because American companies exported production there once some nasty pesticides were banned. Then they sold that broccoli back to American markets.
Shining the light of public scrutiny does certainly help some companies "remember" their conscience, because the free market reacts to such information.
Jim22: You are right that you need to have foresight and be adaptive when choosing or changing careers. My concern is that with the 30% payout caused by Obamacare, and rising malpractice insurance premiums, doctors are now recommending to their own kids that they not pursue medicine. STEM jobs are heavily outsourced overseas. Even many jobs in the pharmaceutical industry are being outsourced, including manufacturing (yuck!) There are some alternatives, like you mentioned the cement plant or civil engineering. But are there going to be enough niches for skilled, educated workers? And is there going to continue to be a path to success for those starting at entry level? I hope so. Our government is certainly not helping with this silly class warfare nonsense, as well as throwing up as many roadblocks to employers as possible. Regulation should be reasonable, and protect the public interest. But there are some bureaucrats that never saw a regulation or tax hike they didn't like.
You are mostly right about companies going for cheap labor, but that comes with a price as well. Most of them won't care about the exposure, or the necessity of bribing local officials, or having to pay off the army, or hire private security, or the scandals of being exposed for child slavery, chemical spills, toxic waste disposal, and a hundred other despicable things corporations do. But maybe a few will. We should stop making it easy for them and start yanking corporate charters putting some of these criminals in jail.
bam bam says:
I don't know, with any degree of certainty, that these, particular, imported workers will, in fact, be sent back to their home countries to continue to work for Disney, but that's what I suspect will, eventually, occur. I mentioned that because importing these workers is a predictable and obvious step in the process of completely outsourcing these departments, where costs and expenses pale in comparison to those in the US. In my opinion, the initial step of importing workers is simply that–the first, in a series steps, to move these jobs, permanently, overseas, using the formerly imported workers to train and supervise others once they return home. Any attempt to tout the possible benefits of importing foreign workers–cultural diversity in the workforce, a chance to earn a better income, etc.–misses the obvious endgame. These employers don't care about those frivolous matters. These workers will, undoubtedly, be used to head up the overseas departments of these employers, where these individuals will be paid a fraction of what they would receive in the US.
Jim22 says:
News flash, anyone who has a job that requires them to sit in front of a computer is in jeopardy of losing their job to someone somewhere around the world. The software is getting easier to use in most feilds and requires less "skill" and companies know this. This includes mechanical engineering, x-ray reading, graphic arts and as we already mentioned tech support. Get used to it folks because this is they way the market is headed. I left a ME position because I could see this coming. I work now as an engineer in a cement plant since it needs to be made here. As prices of oil go up and Chinese salaries increase manufacturing will come back to the U.S. Again, you either react to the way things are changing or you suffer the consequences. I tell kids who are interested in engineering to stick with civil engineering since again, it is harder to export.
One of my best friends years ago, lost his graphic art job when the company he worked for went under. He looked for another graphic arts job but companies didn't value his skills. So he said screw it, and went to the local community college and got a nursing degree. He told me, they always need nurses. He got hired right away locally and is now an RN doing great. And, he did this while being married with two kids. So it can be done, you just can't be one of the lazy societal sponges that the libs want you to be.
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A social farming initiative gives Syrian refugee farmers the chance to work and exchange skills.
Abdulhadi, 72, and Faisal, 45, on the farm where they work in Ireland.
Foothills of fragrant olive groves blossomed on Abdul's farm in Syria, before conflict forced him to flee. Now resettled in Ireland, the 73-year-old farmer is being given the chance to put down new roots and care for an orchard of apple trees.
Abdul is taking part in a ten-week 'social farming' initiative on Ahena Farm in County Mayo, after being resettled to Ireland under a programme run by the Government in partnership with UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency. The scheme offers resettled refugees a chance to work and exchange skills with local farmers.
His placement is one of several funded by Social Farming Ireland and organized by the South West Mayo Development Company (SWMDC), which supports communities and individuals across the west of Ireland.
"Trees are like humans, they need to breathe."
So far, Abdul and owner Oliver Dixon are reaping the rewards of their skills exchange and finding similiarities.
"Trees are the same everywhere, the only difference is the weather," says Abdul, chuckling as he looks up at the grey clouds forming over the wet green fields around him.
Margaret Leahy from SWMDC says there is nothing unique about the farms who take part.
As well as taking care of apple trees, Abdul and fellow Syrian refugee Faisal feed the cattle, cut firewood and tend to the gardens and plants that grow in a polytunnel. In return, the farms learn about how these things are done in other countries.
According to Leahy, many farmers look forward to working with others.
The skills many refugees bring with them are also invaluable to the Irish farming industry. Amid a shortage, the Irish Farmers Association has estimated that 23,000 workers will be needed over the next decade to meet targets set down by the government.
Agri-food exports have also increased from €7 billion in 2009 to over €11 billion 2016, with that figure expected to almost double in the coming decade.
At Ahena Farm, Oliver is proud to have given Abdul the chance to use and exchange his skills.


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Odell Beckham Jr. named Offensive Rookie of the Month
Odell Beckham Jr. is proving he's more than just "The Catch."
The Giants' first-round draft choice has been named the NFL Offensive Rookie of the Month for November as he led the league with 118.6 receiving yards per game and became the first rookie with at least 90 receiving yards in five games in a single month.
That period, of course, included one of the best catches you'll ever see against Dallas in Week 12, a game in which Beckham posted a season-high 10 catches for 146 yards and two touchdowns. Overall, Beckham recorded 38 catches for 593 yards in November, propelling his rookie totals to 48 receptions for 699 yards and five touchdowns with four games left in the season.
After missing the first four games of 2014 with a hamstring issue, Beckham is closing in on tight end Jeremy Shockey's franchise records of most receptions (74) and receiving yards (894) in a single season by a rookie. Shockey did so in 2002 after the Giants drafted him in the first round with the 14th overall pick.
Meanwhile, Beckham, the 12th overall selection, became the second Giants wide receiver to win Offensive Rookie of the Month honors. The other was Hakeem Nicks, the 29th overall pick, in October of 2009 when he notched 14 receptions for 297 yards and four touchdowns.
NFL Offensive Rookie of Month for November: @Giants WR Odell Beckham Jr (@OBJ_3). 2nd NYG WR to win award (@hakeemnicks, Oct 2009)
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Everything you need to know about the 2023 Senior Bowl down in Mobile, Alabama.
Cover 4: Major offseason storylines to follow
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Q: Custom Image for Bokeh Plot and App Page I would like to add a custom image to the top of the page in my Bokeh App. How do I do that in the Python code without modifying the html file?
I was able to remove the Bokeh logo from just right above plot by setting the Plot attribute logo=None but now, how do I fill this with another image?

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The future of Real Madrid poses many unknowns. The white team is not having a particularly good season, which has made rumors about possible signings soar. The entity of Concha Espina has been linked to many players for all the lines of the field for the next season, where it is expected that there will be major changes.
But not only the Merengue staff has been the target of these rumors. The Real Madrid bench has also seen how they put various names as possible substitutes for Santi Solari. The Argentine managed to turn around the previous bad situation based on victories and the title obtained in the Club World Cup. However, the last punctures and the irregular game shown makes the continuity of the Real Madrid coach is put in doubt if he does not win any important title this season.
Several have been the possible replacements, but there is one that has taken special strength. After his dismissal from Manchester United Last December, Jose Mourinho has seen how his name was linked with the white set in the face of a possible return to face next summer. The Portuguese is free to negotiate with the club they want, however, there is a small ace that has saved the red devils that may increase the price.
Manchester United is not willing to let its technician train so easily one of the big clubs in Europe, at least without taking advantage of it. Therefore, after agreeing with Mourinho and his agent, Jorge Mendes, an indemnity of almost 17 million euros, they agreed on a clause in case they signed up for another club in less than a year.
As it reveals The Sun, the English entity agreed with the Portuguese coach that if he signed for a club in less than twelve months after his dismissal, Manchester United would receive an amount of more than eleven million euros. This kind of clause is what Real Madrid would have to pay for if it finally decides to sign the Portuguese coach to take the team's commands for the second time in his career.
Manchester United wanted to take their particular revenge with Mourinho. And this clause was already paid by the club when he signed him in 2016. On that occasion, the Chelsea he had come to an agreement similar to that of his coach, but the red devils came up with something more expensive. The Mancunian box had to pay almost 17 million euros, since this clause established that if he signed for an English club the price was increased by five million pounds with respect to the possibility of leaving far from the islands.
Mourihno led his team in the game against Southampton.
The future of Mourinho is not entirely clear. Everything points to the Portuguese will return to train for the next season, since offers will not be lacking. However, it is not so clear at Real Madrid. The white team must first decide if they want to have Portuguese or not, despite being strongly linked. If affirmative, the next obstacle will be competition.
In addition to Real Madrid, the Benfica It is the other club that has sounded strong. The president of the Portuguese team has not hidden that he would be delighted to have the coach, but Mourinho himself has ruled out this option. But also, other clubs like the Inter de Milan, who has always dreamed of his return, could get into the bidding.
Where will Mourinho end the next course is an unknown. However, what is clear is that Manchester United wants to take advantage and will be delighted that the Portuguese return to work to, in this way, fatten the coffers of the English box.


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Von Groove - Von Groove (1992) (Z Records Remastered Edition 2014)
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Year : 1992 (Z Records Remastered Edition 2014)
Country : Canada
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A canadian rock band formed in 1990.Von Groove - Canadian hard rock band came of the late 80's / early 90's hard rock scene. Von Groove came out of the gate with an extremely strong first album of melodic hard rock similar to releases by Damn Yankees, Bad English, Tyketto, Bon Jovi, and Giant. Von Groove's music is melodic, yet without a doubt a hard rock band. The albums is packed with great rock songs and better than average ballads. The musicianship, songwriting, vocals, and production were all top notch.This is a fantastic melodic hard rock band.
Founded by Canadian vocalist / drummer Michael Shotten and bass player Matthew Gerrard (a songwriting duo contributing songs for Triumph among others) plus Croatian born guitarist simply called Mladen, VON GROOVE born in Gerrard's own basement recording studio in the early Nineties.The tapes they recorded sounded so great that A&M Records signed the band and decided to release the material without modifications.However Chrysalis wanted some 'sure fire' potential single hits, so Von Groove agreed to re-record 4 of the songs in Los Angeles with super-drummer Deen Castronovo (Bad English, Hardline, Journey) and famous (and talented) Richie Zito producing.Simply put, "Von Groove" is one of the greatest Melodic Hard Rock records ever made. Killer songs, superb performances and brilliant production turns this CD a classic for the genre. With no new Von Groove product for a number of years now, on the eve of their return to the UK for this year's Z Records festival, the label have reissued the Canadian melodic rockers' first, best-known, album from 1992.Opener 'once is not enough' is a class anthem that filled the dancefloor in the heyday of Maximes in Wigan and is one of four tracks on the album produced by the legendary Ritchie Zito. One of the others, House of Dreams, with echoes of fellow countrymen Triumph, is probably the stand out track on the album. The heavier numbers, though immaculately played and sung, generally lack a spark of originality to separate them from the myriad hair metal bands of that time. However what distinguishes this album are a trio of superb ballads- Once in a lifetime, Arianne and Love keeps bringing me home- with acoustic guitars providing the perfect foil to Michael Shotton's excellent voice, in the mould of Tyketto and Nelson. Each of them could have broken Von Groove into the big time, but for the fact that the album came out just as grunge was changing everything.The reissue also adds two rawer bonus tracks, Soldier of Fortune and King of the World, recorded live. More could have been done with the presentation however; there are no additional sleeve notes to place the album in context and the original artwork seems to have been rather grainily scanned in.For fans of Firehouse, Hardline and 'Back for the attack' era Dokken, this is still worth checking out for the excellent half dozen or so tunes on offer.
Michael Shotton - lead and backing vocals, drums
Matthew Gerrard - bass, backing vocals, keyboards
Mladen - guitars, mandolin, backing vocals
Deen Castronovo - drums
Norm Arnold - percussion
Scotth Humphrey - keyboards, digital edition
Tommy Funderburk, Al Langlade, Grant Cummings - backing vocals
01. Once is Not Enough
02. Better Than Ever
03. Can't Get Too Much
04. Once in a Lifetime
05. Every Beat of My Heart
06. House of Dreams
07. C'Mon, C'Mon
08. All the Way Down
09. Arianne
10. Slave to Sin
11. Love Keeps Bringing Me Home
12. Smaug
13. Sweet Pain
14. Soldier Of Fortune (Bonus Track)
15. King Of Your World (Live) (Bonus Track)


As we all know summer is coming soon, and most of us will be going on vacation or road trips or the like, but if you are going to take your pet theres alot to remember when you do. Whether you are taking one dog or more these tips will make sure you all travel safely and well prepared.
Food and water, are of course one of the most important things to take with you, but always bring more than you think you will need, if you are going on a 7 day trip bring enough food and water for at least 9 days, because if you end up having to be delayed be it weather, car problems, traffic, you never want to run out of either. Make sure the dishes you bring with you are easy to clean and are small as we all know vehicles don't offer much room.
Animal First aid kit. These are great for home, but not alot of people think to bring one along for trips, if you are camping or out walking in a park, or even if you just stop along the way for potty breaks, there are always hazards. Broken glass, ticks, insect bites, cuts scrapes and so on, so just to keep on the safe side make sure you have one with you in case something does happen.
Vet records and licenses. Keep these with you as well, in the case your dog may get away or you go to a state that has requirements on vaccinations or licenses. You dont need to get a fine while your out having a good time with your doggy pal. they are also good in the case you may have to kennel your dog in short notice (having to stay in a hotel that does not allow dogs ect.) all kennels (USA) require at least a rabies vaccine and proof of it.
Extra collars and leashes and tags. Even for those of you who let your dogs off leash keep one on you at all times, alot of states have leash laws and are very strict about them. You also want to have an extra in case the one you have gets lost or breaks. if your dog looses its collar with identification tags on it, you don't want to get stuck without one so keep an extra tag as well.
Bedding. Bring and extra blanket or bed as you never know what might happen, by fluke your dog may suddenly become carsick or have an accident on their bedding, and trying to find somewhere to wash it off is not easy (i know this from personal experience!!) so just keep an extra one handy.
Dangers and saftey. Never leave your dog alone in the car, even for small periods of time, if you are running in a store to pay for gas, or something like that its not bad, but summer heat is a killer for pets left in cars, it causes sever heat stroke and exhaustion, the air in an enclosed car gets very toxic quickly with carbon monoxide and dioxide which are both deadly.
Keep your dog in a set area while driving because you dont need to be distracted while operating a moving vehicle dont let them in your lap or jump around in the car as this can cause fatal driving errors and risk your life and the life of others on the road.
If you allow your dog to put their head out the window make sure it is only rolled down enough for them to put their head through with a little extra moving room never leave it all the way down because your dog can fall out on a turn or jump out if it smells something or sees something.
Keep an eye out for any other dangers while outdoors as well, snakes, poisonous plants, predators, and strangers. Its our job to keep our pets safe, and sometimes we forget that there are dangers all around us.
Dont forget to enjoy yourself while away from home though make everyday count!! And enjoy it to its fullest. Remember your dog wants to have just as much fun and enjoyment as you, so taking them with you is great and always makes things a bit more adventurous!!
Saffi has always travelled with us from being tiny so he is used to it and loves it getting very excited when he realises the camper is out . But he is very well behaved(apart from the barking at every dog he sees issue which we are still dealing with ) and we always have him on a safety harness.
If its a long journey potty breaks are important so the dog doesn`t become stressed . Fortunately for us we have water on tap in the camper and also he has plenty of room so he can sleep comfortably when he needs to.
Good advice. We just came back from a long trip with our six month old collie. She was seat belted in and did quite well. You brought up a few points that I will keep in mind for next time we go away.
Excellent post and some great tips!
Thanks for all the responses!!! i know alot of times when people travel its hard to remember everything and somethings get forgotten, its always good to make a check list and mark it all off as you are loading up the car that way you know you have everything with you!! it better to be safe than sorry i guess.
If you are going boating with your dog, make sure to keep a life vest for them as well, no matter how good a swimmer you dog may be, the heat coupled with being in a large body of water leads to exhaustion very quickly so keep one on you just in case.
Medications. If your dog takes medications bring extra of that as well for the same reason posted above in the food and water section.
Flea and tick preventative, if you live in an area where you dont need to do monthly treatment for fleas, remember not everywhere is the same, so bring along some flea and tick preventative. Capstar is good if you are just on a weekend trip as its a pill that kills the fleas and ticks in 24 hours, it is not a preventative, but if your dog does hapen to pick some up then giving them one dose of capstar will help rid them before it becomes an infestation.
Great post! We are taking a 6 hour road trip in July. We always bring everything you listed except a first aid kit. Does petsmart or petco carry it at all? I don't want to have to order it online.
petsmart has them online but im not sure if thay have them in the store, i dont see why they would not carry them in stores heres a link.
Yes, I agree to not leave your dog alone because of toxic air but here is something: We are going on vacation and might bring the dogs (which are barking now lol) in the RV and we have lots of screen windows and last year with Martha we always kept them open, and she was perfectly fine.
For water, I have this sort of water bottle/dish for dogs. It's a watter bottle, and then there's a blue part which you push out from the bottle and from the bottle, you can squirt water into the dish. These are always handy for when you're leaving the dog in the car for a quick moment!
But we only leave our dog in the car for 5 minutes or 10, and since there are 4 of us, one of us stays in the car with them or brings them out for a walk, while the others are busy buying something,etc.. I'm usually the one who stays in the car, and I've learned lots about caring for dogs, and I always bring them for walks so yeah.. But unless you're only 1 or 2 people, and you both get out of the car regularly, or go out for long, I would bring the dog out.
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ALWAYS BOOK PLANE TICKETS ON THE PHONE! This way you can ask in full detail about bringing your pup along! It also may be the determining factor as to which airline you will be taking.
Book EARLY MORNING flights. It is recommended that your dog does not drink or eat prior to travel. On the flight supply light water. Mid-way supply a light snack. After the flight attempt to immediately take them to a place where they can relieve themselves.
Tiny blatter? No problem. Fast water and food then after the flight give them 1/2 pedialite and 1/2 water mix. Also give them NutriCal paste, this will supply all the vitamins they missed during fasting.
The previous is recommended for TOY/SMALL dogs 8 weeks of age or older.


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Read Genealogy of Newport RI and Freetown MA
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The Read family of which the late Paddock Richmond Read was a descendant, is one of the oldest and best known families of this section of New England. The first of the name in New England wasJohn Reade, a cordwainer by trade, according to tradition, as is his coming from Plymouth, England. He came to this country and was an inhabitant of Newport, R. I.
Kansas Registrations of Enemy Aliens, 1917 – 1921
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The series contains original affidavits of registration that record personal information about each registrant, their photograph affixed to the majority of documents, and the registrants fingerprints. All of these are specific to Kansas, and most have the actual documents attached.
Vigneron Family of Newport, Rhode Island
The Vigneron family to which Mr. Spare belongs in the maternal line is descended from Norbert Felician Vigneron, who was baptized June 6, 1670, in the town of LaVentie, Province of Artois, Diocese of Arras, in the French Netherlands. He was the son of Anthony and Anne Therese (de Beaussart) Vigneron. The date of his coming to this country is uncertain, but his marriage to Susanna Peirce, daughter of Joanna Peirce, of Newport, took place in Newport, R. I.
Genealogy of the Spare Family of New Bedford Massachusetts
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SPARE (New Bedford family). For upward of half a century the old Spare family of Boston-Canton has been represented in New Bedford citizenship, professionally and in business life, by the late John Spare, M. D., a man of liberal education, surgeon in the United States navy during the Civil war, etc., followed by his son, John V. Spare, who has for long years been one of the most enterprising and successful merchants of the city, as well as substantial citizens. The family history and genealogy of this branch of the Spare family follows, given in chronological order from the immigrant settler.
Ancestors of George Albert Chace of Fall River, MA
CHACE (Fall River family). In and about Fall River for generations the Chace (earlier generations using the orthography Chase) family has been conspicuous in the affairs of that section and especially for a century past in its industrial life. In the particular line of Joseph Chase, who settled in Swansea, the family becoming a Swansea-Somerset one, such names as Oliver, Harvey, James H., Hon. Jonathan and George Albert Chace – the latter of whom planned and built a number of the large cotton mills of Fall River, was long treasurer and manager of the Bourne Mill, in Tiverton, R. I., and as well was a most active and useful citizen of Fall River – will long endure in the annals of this great industrial section. There follows from the first American ancestor of the Chaces named to the present in chronological order the genealogy and family history of the children of the late George Albert Chace of Fall River.
Establishment of Fort Gibson in 1824
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By Act of Congress of March 2, 1819, Arkansas Territory was established July 4, embracing substantially all of what are now the states of Arkansas and Oklahoma; though the civil government of Arkansas Territory was limited to that section lying east of the Osage line, divided into counties, and embracing approximately the present state of …
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Clements family record: with notes on allied families
The concern in this self published manuscript is with the descendents of William Clements, who came to Philadelphia from Ireland, about 1760, and with the ancestors and descendents of those families connected with them by marriage.
Anthony Family of Bristol County Massachusetts
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The Anthony family of Bristol County Massachusetts descend from one John Anthony of Hampstead England who travelled in the Hercules to New England and settled in Rhode Island in 1634. This family, under the entrepreneurship of Edmund Anthony, became prominent publishers of many early Massachusetts papers, some of which were prominent in the establishment of the Republican Party and it's causes.
History of Kossuth, Hancock, and Winnebago Counties, Iowa
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History of Kossuth, Hancock, and Winnebago Counties, Iowa together with sketches of their cities, villages and townships, educational, civil, military and political history; portraits of prominent persons, and 641 biographies of representative citizens. Also included is a history of Iowa embracing accounts of the pre-historic races, and a brief review of its civil and military history.
Lutheran Orphans' Home and Asylum, Germantown PA 1892-1914
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Philadelphia has been justly noted for its many charitable and benevolent institutions. Among these the "Orphans' Home and Asylum for the Aged and Infirm of the Evangelical Lutheran Church at Germantown" holds a conspicuous place. When so many children were made orphans during the late war, this institution was among the first to open its doors for these soldiers' orphans, and 98 were admitted up to the time when the State provided homes for them. Including with these reports are names and ages of the orphans who were present during the year.
1923 Historical and Pictorial Directory of Angola Indiana
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Luedders' historical and pictorial city directory of Angola, Indiana for the year 1923, containing an historical compilation of items of local interest, a complete canvass of names in the city, which includes every member of the family, college students, families on rural lines, directory of officers of county, city, lodges, churches, societies, a directory of streets, and a classified business directory.
1921 Farmers' Directory of Leroy Iowa
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Abbreviations: Sec., section; ac., acres; Wf., wife; ch., children; ( ), years in county; O., owner; H., renter. Albertsen, Albert. P. O. Audubon, R. 2. R. 274.63 ac., sec. 1. (16.) Owner, Edwin F. Johnson. Anderson, A. R. P. O. Audubon, R. 3. O. 360 ac., sec. 25. (33.) Anderson, Chris. Wf. Christina; ch. …
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1921 Farmers' Directory of Hamlin Iowa
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Abbreviations: Sec., section; ac., acres; Wf., wife; ch., children; ( ), years in county; O., owner; H., renter. Aagaard, Geo. Wf. Marie. P. O. Exira, R. 5. O. 160 ac., sec. 20. (2.5.) Aagaard, Hans.Wf.Inger; ch.Sena, Bertha, Emmert. P. O. Hamlin, R. 1. O. 78 ac.. sec. 10; O.37 ac., sec. 15. (27.) Albertson, …
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Portrait and Biographical Record of Seneca and Schuyler Counties, NY
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In this volume will be found a record of many whose lives are worthy the imitation of coming generations. It tells how some, commencing life in poverty, by industry and economy have accumulated wealth. It tells how others, with limited advantages for securing an education, have become learned men and women, with an influence extending …
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HOW BEST TO COLLABORATE
Collaboration drives so much in a workplace. Collaborative teams have a deeper sense of trust, are more willing to take risks, and are supportive of each other more consistently.
It's a powerful trait to infuse into any work team.
How best to collaborate depends on many factors: the teams, the work, the need and the project. Yet there are common traits every effective collaborative workplace shows.
Business Strategy and Types of Collaborations
In a recent book, Heidi K. Gardner, a distinguished fellow at Harvard Law School, describes "smart collaborations" as falling into one of three categories:
Employees use individual and specialized expertise to solve specific problems or issues
Teams of employees collectively create a solution.
An outside expert brings best practices to bear on an issue, rather than asking employees to reinvent the wheel.
In each case, Gardner argues, smart collaborations are not successful unless they are given time to grow and thrive. These smart collaborations need to gel over multiple projects. This repeated success drives the creation of a culture that embraces collaboration.
So how does a manager bring these smart collaborations together? Here are a few tips.
Supportive Leadership. Organizations become collaborative when the highest levels of those organizations demonstrate the right behaviors. Executives should invest time in building their own social networks within an organization and looking for opportunities to create mutually beneficial wins.
Focused HR Practices. Human resources programs need to encourage, recognize and celebrate a collaborative culture. Mentorship programs, for example, should include mentors who ask about and encourage collaborations. Training programs need to build and nurture the key skills that drive collaboration, including conflict resolution, having difficult conversations, diversity and inclusion and team and leadership development.
Affinity Groups and Communities. Collaboration happens best when there are layered, overlapping and complex community organizations within a company. Whether designed around identity characteristics (gender, generation, culture), job role or non-work related components (shared educational background, hobby or interest), these groups allow employees to come together organically and foster relationships that can lead to future collaborations.
Leadership Development. There is some debate about the leadership that's best for overseeing teams – relationship-oriented or task-oriented. While it may not be possible to have both, creating "ambidextrous" leaders who can accomplish both are ideal.
Heritage Relationships. Building teams that leverage preexisting, or heritage, relationships, gives those employee groups a head start in reaching successful outcomes. If there are some core trusting relationships embedded in the team, it can help other team members reach that trust level faster.
Reducing Ambiguity. Teams will be more successful, more trusting and more collaborative when roles are clearly defined for each team member. Further, those team members should understand the role each one will play in achieving the task's success. On a macro level, each team member should be able to see how their work contributes to overall organizational successful outcomes.
Today's business climate forces organizations to react quickly to information, technology news, situations, and opportunities. Businesses today are also increasingly fragmented, with employees, consultants and team members located in different locations and time zones. These factors make it even more critical that teams are collaborative.
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James Thurman: US Army's Size, Budget Need Reconsideration
Jane Edwards February 16, 2016	DoD, News
Retired U.S. Army Gen. James Thurman has said the U.S. government should reconsider the budget and the number of soldiers the service branch needs, the Army reported Thursday.
Thurman said at a Thursday Senate Armed Services Committee hearing that Russia's resurgence and other national security challenges the country currently faces also require reconsideration.
C. Todd Lopez writes Thurman, one of the commissioners of the National Commission on the Future of the Army, made the remarks in response to questions about a report that NCFA released last month about the military branch's structure and policies with regard to the size of the force.
The commission recommended in the report that the Army's force should not be lower than 980,000 uniformed personnel, Lopez writes.
Thurman noted that the assumptions used to arrive at a decision to reduce the service branch's budget and draw down the military force are no longer applicable due to dramatic changes in the state of global security.
"We are not out of Afghanistan. We're probably putting more in," he added.
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The Moveable Property Security Rights Act 2017 extensively restates and reforms Kenyan law, providing for various ways in which personal property can be used as collateral for credit facilities. The objects of the 2017 Act are set out in Section 3 and include promoting consistency and certainty in secured financing over movable assets, and enhancing access to credit by using such assets. The 2017 Act adopts a unitary approach applying to any transaction to secure payment or performance without regard to its form over collateral (Sections 2 and 4). The 2017 Act reshapes Kenyan secured transactions law in a number of interesting ways.
First, the 2017 Act establishes a central registry to facilitate registration of security interests in personal property (Section 19). It adopts a regime of notice filing, under which a single initial notice can be registered, under which many individual transactions will fall (Section 25). A public registry will be established, permitting searches both by the identifier of the grantor of security, and by the serial number of the collateral (Section 34). Priorities will then fall to be determined generally by time of registration (Section 38). Further, it is worth noting that a security right will only be effective against third parties if a notice is registered with the public registry (Section 15) and the 2017 Act provides no other mechanism for perfection of security.
Second, the 2017 Act provides expressly for the creation of security over intellectual property (Sections 2 and 6). Security over an asset which uses intellectual property does not extend to those rights, and equally security over intellectual property does not extend to tangible assets which use it (Section 14). Whereas the Act does not generally make provision for the various features unique to intellectual property, such as the need to grant licences, the explicit recognition of intellectual property as a category over which security may be taken is to be welcomed.
Third, the 2017 Act provides for a defined regime of priorities between competing encumbrances. It deals with purchase money security interests (Sections 47-50), subordination (Section 51), and proceeds (Section 42), among other concepts.
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Open enrollment is approaching! Individuals who do not have healthcare insurance through their employer can sign up for coverage between November 1 and December 15, 2017. Due to the high cost of medical care, health insurance is an important issue for the diabetes community. (Medical expenditures for people with diabetes are about 2.3 times higher, on average, than for people without diabetes). Healthcare continues to make headlines in the US, and it can be difficult to keep track of what's new or what has changed.
Keep in mind that the ACA and Obamacare are the same thing. Any references that the ACA or Obamacare are failing or dead are not true. Due to the hard work of multiple state insurance commissioners, as 2018 Obamacare deadline nears, U.S. states believe every county covered.
There is no further pretense, it is Trump vs. the Affordable Care Act. Failing to work with Congress, Trump has through Executive actions and the announcement to terminate the payment of cost sharing subsidies, thrown the entire health insurance ecosystem into greater chaos. The termination of the cost-sharing subsidies is a short-term issue while the executive actions are slightly longer term.
These actions will cause further instability in the health insurance marketplace as it almost certain that less people will enroll in health insurance plans this year. The reduction will mostly come from younger, healthier people which will lead to a pool of people who have health issues and will have higher claims. Higher claims mean higher premiums. And higher premiums will lead to less enrollees leading to a tougher, but not failing market.
Micheal Che of Saturday Live summed it up accurately with the comparison of Trump tweeting: "The Democrats ObamaCare is imploding. Dems should call me to fix" to Godzilla tweeting: "Tokyo is totally imploding right now. I alone can solve!".
Insurance companies must continue to offer policies with subsidized premiums to those who qualify (58% of the 11.1 million Americans enrolled in ACA plans). The ACA requires insurers to charge lower out-of-pocket costs low-income consumers and the CSR payments compensate insurance companies for doing so. So, CSR payments are not a bail-out for insurance companies.
Insurers have already filed their premiums rates for 2018. Insurance companies can still attempt to raise rates or even pull out of some markets. The loss of the CSR's is a huge cost for any insurance company that didn't price in the possibility of the CSR's being eliminated into their premiums. However, given that Trump has consistently threatened to not make the CSR payments, insurance companies have for the most part taken this into account, in other words, they were not surprised.
Insurance companies can terminate their contact with the federal exchange if cost sharing reductions are terminated. However, they are still subject to state laws on withdrawing from the marketplace which limits their ability to withdraw as they can only terminate their exchange enrollees if they fail to pay their premiums which many people would likely do if an insurance company left the exchange and they no longer received the APTC.
A number of states allowed insurance companies to file dual rates with one set assuming CSR's and the other set assuming no CSR's and some states had already ordered insurance companies to add a surcharge to cover the potential loss of CSR's, for example California required an additional 12.4% surcharge on silver plans. To find out how your state is allowing insurance companies to deal with the uncertainty over cost sharing reductions, check out this compilation of data.
The ACA includes an additional subsidy that is designed to reduce the cost of premiums, ensuring that family budgets are largely unaffected. These tax credits are called the Advance Premium Tax Credit (APTC). CSR payments are applied only to silver plans. Insurance companies will add a premium surcharge then to the silver plans. Silver plans are the basis for the amount of the APTC that consumers receive. So an increase in the silver premium will be offset by an increase in the APTC for most consumers. Because of the application of the CSR linked premium surcharge to silver-tier plans, then nearly four out of five consumers will actually see their premiums remain the same or decrease as the amount of premium assistance they receive will rise.
To qualify for the APTC, your income must be between 133% and 400% of the federal poverty level. For those who do not qualify for Advanced Premium Tax Credits, they will be most heavily impacted by premium increases. Since more people qualify for APTC's, the net cost to the federal government will actually rise. Find out if you qualify for the APTC here.
In fact, Trump's action would lead to an increase in enrollments in ACA plans in many states, including California, where about 90% of enrollees pay subsidized premiums. Covered California, the state's Obamacare exchange, calculated in January that the reduction in net, or after-subsidy, premiums in gold, platinum and bronze plans resulting from the higher subsidies would lead to an enrollment increase of 20,000 people, or 1.4% in subsidized plans. The flip side is that the change would batter the unsubsidized population — those with income higher than 400% of the poverty level. Covered California reckoned that 6,000 unsubsidized enrollees would drop their coverage.
According to a report by the Congressional Budget Office released in August, "The Effects of Terminating Payments for Cost-Sharing Reductions" this will result in about 1 million less people covered in 2018. However, by 2020, the effect on coverage would stem primarily from the increases in premium tax credits, which would make purchasing non-group insurance more attractive for some people. As a result, a larger number of people would purchase insurance through the marketplaces, and a smaller number of people would purchase employment-based health insurance. The CBO report does not take into account the other changes made by Trump and his administration.
Silver plans are the only plans that qualify for cost sharing subsidies. Without the CSR's, silver plans may no longer be the best choice for many people.
The individual mandate remains in place, and there is a minimum penalty of $695 for adults and of $347.60 for children under age 18, for not having health insurance. The maximum tax penalty is $2,085 per household. The IRS has announced that they will not accept a return that does not have the health coverage question completed.
Open enrollment for 2017 will last for 6 weeks rather than 12 weeks in previous years. Open enrollment starts on November 2017 and ends on December 15, 2017 (6 weeks). It is important to act quickly and to be aware of this much earlier deadline. This the only time when you are able to change to a completely new plan on the public marketplace or switch cover tiers with changes taking effect on January 1st. There are special enrollment periods for those who meet certain criteria such as losing group health insurance coverage. Also, certain state exchanges have longer open enrollment periods. For example, California's enrollment runs through January 15, 2018.
Note: Insurance companies were in favor of this as the hope is it would encourage healthier people to enter the risk pool. This was also a recommendation in my Health Insurance Roadmap in conjunction with limiting special enrollment periods as this encourages people to keep their policies throughout the year (and paying premiums) rather than hopping in and out of the risk pool.
The US Department of Health and Human services (HHS) has announced that it will shut down the federal exchange site for 12 hours for all but one Sunday during the open enrollment season (December 10th) as well as on the first day of open enrollment (November 1st). 36+ states use healthcare.gov for their marketplace.
HHS has reconfigured its website to make enrollment information harder to access.This limited access could have a secondary impact of additional website outages with greater numbers of people using the site at one time compounded by the shorter enrollment period. Website key point: More than 12 million people enrolled on the state and federal marketplaces for 2017 coverage with 9 million of those enrollments being on the federal exchange.
Marketplace outreach funds have been significantly reduced by 90 percent (from $100 million down to 10 million). Budgets have been restricted to mostly being online – so no television, radio or print ads. So, don't wait for any advertising for HealthCare.gov.
The administration, earlier this year, pulled paid advertising for the sign-up website HealthCare.gov. The Department of Health and Human Services has instead produced videos designed to undermine public support for "Obamacare" with funds that were intended to help promote enrollment in the ACA. These "testimonial videos" feature individuals claiming to be harmed by the ACA. These actions have prompted an inquiry by a federal inspector general into these decisions and whether they have impacted sign-ups negatively.
Funding for in-person outreach has also been cut in half, from $62.5 million to $36 million. The Trump administration has ended contracts with firms who have provided in-person assistance to states using healthcare.gov.
Regional representatives from the DHS will not be participating in open enrollment events in states and with health advocacy groups as they have in the past. This means they will not longer be able to reach uninsured populations by helping with sign-ups in terms of explaining, enrolling and shopping.
Navigators from multiple states are reporting issues with the online, training certification videos.
According to Sheila Quenga, director of the Palmetto Project, software programs are occurring more frequently than in the past and that it can take weeks before CMS resolves an issue. This is the Latest Snag In ACA Sign-Ups: Those Who Guide Consumers Are Hitting Roadblocks.
Now that you know about these significant changes in the healthcare landscape, what can you do? Stay tuned for part 2 of Tony's guide to the 2018 Open Enrollment.


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COMBINED MARITIME FORCES ADDRESSES COPENHAGEN MARITIME SECURITY CONFERENCE
Date: May 15, 2018Author: Combined Maritime Forces
COMBINED Maritime Forces (CMF) have participated in the Maritime Security in Africa – Beyond Piracy conference in Copenhagen on 2 May 2018 to share valuable lessons learnt by the coalition, and gain insight from a number of key global delegates.
The conference, attended by hundreds of delegates from around the world, was organised by the University of Copenhagen to discuss maritime issues on both the East and West coasts of Africa. During the event, Commander (Cdr) Alexander Meyer Royal Navy, representing CMF, spoke about the maritime security issues currently being experienced off the Horn of Africa, noting that piracy had been largely supressed but there was still a very large role to be played in disrupting smuggling, specifically drugs, weapons and charcoal, in order to deny the mechanisms by which terrorist organisations raise their funds.
The event was an excellent opportunity for CMF to raise its profile in Europe and expose the wider remit that the organisation deals with on a daily basis. It was also extremely useful to share knowledge about maritime security with such a wide and experienced audience, with one of the main insights gained for CMF being the scale and effects of illegal fishing around the world, expanding our knowledge away from the African coastline.
Cdr Meyer also discussed the effect of 'sea blindness', where even the general population of countries with a strong maritime history and considerable coastline, such as Denmark and the UK, can be unaware of the scale of illegal activities their Navies and Coastguards are working to prevent. Quite often, unusual situations are the triggers for raising awareness, and to put this into context, Cdr Meyer gave an example: "For the general public, one of the first times they were made aware of the effects of modern piracy to shipping was about 2008. It just so happened that the merchant vessel bringing the first generation of the PlayStation 2s to Europe had been captured by pirates off Somalia, preventing families from receiving their PlayStations in time for Christmas."
Over the course of the conference, new relationships were formed with several organisations, including the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and various industry intelligence agencies, resulting in closer collaboration and a drive for improvements in information sharing.
CMF remains committed to continued participation in maritime security conferences, and wider information sharing throughout organisations working towards the common goal of maritime security. Already consisting of 32 nations working together for a common purpose, the organisation is always keen to expand its membership and contributions from other sources, working to maximise the effectiveness of its Maritime Security Operations.
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Casting Bits: Vanessa Hudgens & Brendan Fraser in 'Gimme Shelter;' Laura Vandervoort in 'Ted;' Anthony Mackie Rumored For Two Films
Posted on Monday, May 2nd, 2011 by Russ Fischer
The indie drama Gimme Shelter will go into production at the end of this month in Connecticut, and it has Brendan Fraser set to star, with Vanessa Hudgens now likely appearing as well. Ron Krauss wrote and will direct; the film follows a pregnant homeless girl (Hudgens' role) who "flees her abusive mother and seeks out her biological father. He first takes her in but then throws her out when she refuses to abort her child."
The dad is Brendan Fraser, and it sounds like the sort of not so massively sympathetic role that he doesn't often play. So that could be interesting. As a side note, I understand why the film is titled as it is, but at this point it is really time to leave certain Rolling Stones songs alone, and 'Gimme Shelter' is one of them. [THR]
After the break, Seth MacFarlane's Ted gets one more, and Anthony Mackie might be in line for a couple big films.
Seth MacFarlane's film Ted, with Mark Wahlberg as a guy who is still living with the teddy bear that he wished to life as a child (and which is voiced by writer/director MacFarlane), now boasts Laura Vandervoort, who plays Supergirl on Smallville. Per Deadline, she'll be "Tayna, a gorgeous salesgirl and coworker of John (Wahlberg) at the rental car service who is clueless to the gaggle of men who drool over her all day." Isn't that always a fun fantasy character — the hot girl who doesn't know she's smashingly hot? Does that person actually exist anymore? I have my doubts.
Ted also features Mila Kunis, Joel McHale, Adam Scott, Giovanni Ribisi and Patrick Warburton.
Last but definitely not least, Anthony Mackie is reportedly in line for roles in World War Z, to be directed by Marc Forster, and Tales From the Gangster Squad, to be directed by Ruben Fleischer. (And which may just be called The Gangster Squad, which makes sense from a PR perspective.) Neither role is revealed at this point, and Variety may have pulled the piece that announced his shortlisting, so we may not see either opportunity materialize.
Personally, I'd be rooting for him to join The Gangster Squad, in which he'd join Sean Penn, Ryan Gosling and Josh Brolin in the film about the efforts of a '40s LA police unit to curb the influx of organized crime, represented by Sean Penn's Mickey Cohen, into LA.
'Spenser Confidential' Trailer: Mark Wahlberg and Peter Berg Head to Netflix
Seth MacFarlane Leaving 20th Century Fox TV for NBCUniversal with a New Overall Deal
'Venom' Director Ruben Fleischer Reeled in to Keep 'Uncharted' Movie on Track
'McMillions' Trailer: Documentary Explains the Wild Story of Why You Never Won Those McDonald's Monopoly Games
Casting, Anthony Mackie, Brendan-Fraser, Gimme Shelter, Larua Vandevoort, Marc-Forster, Mark-Wahlberg, Ron Krauss, Ruben Fleischer, Ryan-Gosling, Sean-Penn, Seth-MacFarlane, Tales from the Gangster Squad, Ted, The Gangster Squad, Vanessa Hudgens, World War Z


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require File.expand_path("../test_helper", __FILE__)

class GithubStatusTest < Test::Unit::TestCase
  def stub_build
    @stub_build = stub(:repo_nwo => "github/janky",
      :sha1 => "xxxx",
      :green? => true,
      :number => 1,
      :duration => 1,
      :web_url => "http://example.com/builds/1")
  end

  def setup
    # never allow any outgoing requests
    Net::HTTP.any_instance.stubs(:request)
  end

  test "sending successful status uses the right path" do
    post = stub_everything
    Net::HTTP::Post.expects(:new).with("/repos/github/janky/statuses/xxxx").returns(post)
    notifier = Janky::Notifier::GithubStatus.new("token", "http://example.com/")
    notifier.completed(stub_build)
  end
end


8 examples of brilliant email marketing campaigns.
Building a successful email marketing strategy is a learned skill, and one that takes time to perfect. Here are some examples of businesses that have nailed the email marketing game with a well thought-out marketing plan and great eDM design.
Rip Curl plays on people's need to be part of something bigger with an email headline that jumps off the page: Join the Revolution. Although the campaign is intended to sell a watch, the marketing message is about choosing a lifestyle choice rather than just a product.
Youth-focused US retail brand Urban Outfitters squarely targets its main demographic with an email campaign that's designed to look like a text message and uses playful language.
Expedia sends out personalised emails with region-specific deals based on subscribers' past purchasing and browsing behaviours. Each email contains strong calls to action to drive conversions.
US brand LOFT's sales marketing campaign includes a great eDM design to encourage curiosity and engagement by only revealing part of the discount details.
Disruptive eyewear brand Warby Parker has devised a savvy approach to reminding customers when their glasses prescriptions are due for renewal (which means they'll need a new pair of glasses as well).
Food delivery service Postmates sends periodic emails with the aim of activating or re-activating subscribers. Instead of spending time on complex designs, the company keeps it simple with a clean layout and effective, witty copy.
Graphic design tool website Canva drives engagement via email by presenting four options for the first step of a new project. The minimalist design makes for easy comprehension and helps keep the reader focused.
Of course we couldn't leave out Yellow's email marketing campaigns, and it's not just because we're a little biased! Over the past few months, our design team has focused on creating a distinct look and feel for our emails. The result is an email style that's creative while also being able to deliver important information succinctly and easily.
Hopefully these great examples of promotional email examples will help generate some great ideas for your own email marketing campaigns. Get creative, think outside the box. Or if you're new to the world of email marketing, check out our eBook on Customer Relationship Management.
Jessica Della-Franca is a freelance writer and content specialist based in Sydney, Australia, and has written about everything from tech and finance to man caves. She's been published on The Martec and RateCity, and worked with clients like Merivale, Vans, True Local and Virgin Trains (UK).


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Haunt – Burst Into Flames
by Ryan George | Aug 25, 2018 | Reviews | 0 comments
Band – Haunt
Album – Burst Into Flames
Country of Origin – U.S.A.
Genre – Heavy Metal
Release Date – August 10th, 2018
Label – Shadow Kingdom Records
Author – Johnny The Fox
Sometimes one must go to church to receive a good haunting. In this case, the "church" in question is one Trevor William Church, a sort of heavy metal jack-of-all-trades. Auspiciously born as the son of Montrose/Sammy Hagar bassist Bill "The Electric Church," Church had previously forged a musical path for himself as the vocalist and guitarist for doom-metal act Beastmaker. Haunt, which initially was conceived as his classic-metal solo project, takes fans of '70s hard rock and '80s metal on a thrilling and inspiring journey. On Burst Into Flames, Church and Haunt don't take the dark overtones of their moniker too literally; rather, they deliver nine tracks of guitar-driven, melodic metal that simply are a ton of fun.
Guitar-infused hypermania — the crucial component of Haunt's music and its top selling point. The surging twin-guitar riffs of Church and new second guitarist John William Tucker (also of Beastmaker) are as hyper-melodious and über-harmonious as they are well-constructed and interwoven. This guitar tandem shifts between palm-muted speed metal, stuttering Maiden/Iced Earth-like gallops, and beautiful Celtic harmonies with exacting finesse. These exhilarating guitar parts lend these songs an uplifting atmosphere, without ever delving into the saccharine depths of modern-day power metal. Indeed, fans of the faster New Wave of British Heavy Metal bands (Angel Witch, Raven, Dragster), Iron Maiden, Slough Feg, Armored Saint, and especially Thin Lizzy, should find plenty to love on Haunt's debut full-length. Opening with the blazing title track, Haunt's tunes are consistently uplifting and fist-pumping.
That's not to imply that Burst Into Flames is a perfect record; the mix is a tad muddy at times, with the bass and drum parts (courtesy of Matthew Wilhoit and Daniel Wilson, respectively) sounding buried in the background, and Church's mid-range vocal lines, while solid, tend to dip flat at the end of phrases. That said, there is a ton to love about Haunt's retro brand of metal: from the catchy and anthemic choruses ("Reflectors," "Heroes"), dynamic arrangements ("Frozen in Time," "Looking Glass,") and a plethora of killer riffs throughout, Haunt dares listeners to avoid bursting into harmonious, air-guitaring balls of flame.
Burst Into Flame by Haunt Highlights: "Burst Into Flames," "Frozen in Time," "Heroes," and Looking Glass."
Rating – 4/5


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Kerb crawler caught twice in same day
IS THIS Suffolk's most foolish kerb crawler?Less than an hour after Henryk Stolarewicz was given a police caution for picking up a prostitute, he was caught again with his trousers udone.
IS THIS Suffolk's most foolish kerb crawler?
Less than an hour after Henryk Stolarewicz was given a police caution for picking up a prostitute, he was caught again with his trousers down.
According to Sergeant Karl Nightingale, one of the officers leading a crackdown on kerb crawlers and men who use prostitutes in Ipswich's red-light district, this was the first time Suffolk police had caught a person kerb-crawling twice on the same night.
Stolarewicz, of Waterloo Road, Ipswich, was caught with a prostitute by undercover police officers at around 10pm on Friday, August 24, and taken to Ipswich police station.
But less than an hour after he left the station at 12.15am, the 41-year-old was picked up by the same police officers as he was with another prostitute.
Gareth Davies, prosecuting, told South East Suffolk Magistrates' Court: "Plain-clothed police officers witnessed Mr Stolarewicz driving his dark Seat motorcar along Norwich Road.
"The vehicle stopped and picked up a prostitute. This vehicle was for a short time located in a car park off Grimwade Street.
"When the police officers approached the defendant's vehicle and illuminated a light they saw the defendant with his trousers down and the prostitute was in the process of carrying out oral sex."
Stolarewicz, who pleaded guilty to soliciting a woman for prostitution, was then given a caution and signed an acceptable behaviour contract which included a promise not to enter Ipswich's red-light areas.
But less than an hour after his release he was seen by officers in Brickfield Close with another prostitute.
Mr Davies said: "He was arrested again. He stated that he knew his actions were wrong and against the law."
Sgt Nightingale said: "He was arrested, taken into custody, signed an acceptable behaviour contract, all with the use of an interpreter, and within the hour he was back being arrested.
"The second he was caught, it was irrefutable."
Stolarewicz told the court through his Polish interpreter: "I just want to say that I regret it, what I did, and I'm sorry."
Magistrates told him: "This offence is aggravated by you going straight out of the police station without the ability of controlling yourself."
They gave Stolarewicz a fine of £400 and ordered him to pay £15 in victim surcharge and £55 in costs.
Should their be harsher punishment for kerb crawlers? Write to Your Letters, Evening Star, 30 Lower Brook Street, Ipswich, IP4 1AN or e-mail eveningstarletters@eveningstar.co.uk