The characters in this book are very relatable. I soon found myself thinking back on my own ex-boyfriends and if I could have survived such a trip.
Each chapter had me on the edge of my seat. I found myself staying up late saying, "Okay, just ONE more chapter!" I simply could not get enough of this book. In fact, I wanted to start re-reading it the day after I finished it. What a great read!


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I agree with Becca when she says that those songs Chris wrote in the mid 80s were heavily synthesized and sounded very similar to LB songs from Tusk onwards (with all due respect to his fans), but imho Quitela era wasn't that bad. Some of her masterpieces have been released during that time, just think about "Ricky", "Little lies", "Everywhere" and "Isn't it midnight"...anyway, we are talking about the 80s, the era of synthesizers and first computers, so it's no wonder if she too was fascinated by new technologies applied to music back then.
Those "heavily synthesized" Chris songs from that era... I would love to listen them in more acoustic versions. It should be interesting.
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I always loved Eddy. He winked at me because he was playing keyboards and could not wave. During Christine's solo tour of 1984 she would take center mic for about 3 songs and he would come on stage and take her seat behind her keyboards. I was 14 and there with friends. We waved and he winked at us
I read this whole thread to make sure I had not commented on already. Yes Eddy wrote some great songs with Chris. However, Eddy was the inspiration for one of Chris's best songs ever Nights in Estoril. That song makes me want to visit Estoril.
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I love Sooner or Later and the beautiful atmospheric keys and strings tinkling away throughout the instrumental breaks. I believe that's a co-write w/ Eddy. It also has such a gorgeous melody. And Mick gives a sort of "syncopated" drum solo at the end.
I would tell Christine Perfect, "You're Christine f***ing McVie, and don't you forget it!"
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Yes, his name appears in the song credits.
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I always wondered what this song would song like on an acoustic piano. I love the song and wish it was a little more organic. I believe it's a co-write, too.
So sad to read Eddy passed away. I reiterate that I adore many songs from those years
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They really had a great chemistry. Great ideas. He stretched her out.
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Haha!! You are crazier than Karen!
But seriously, Love Shines, Heart of Stone, Sooner or Later, ALAYF
I know you hear the nuances that Eddy brought. I would have loved a Quintela/McVie album. Maybe something like: Christine McVie The Reds and Blues of Love 1985.
If she kept writing hits like Got A Hold On Me and Toured albums like Stevie. My guess is she would be somewhere between Nicks and Buck in sales and tour grossing. Guesting Stevie would have helped, too.
Too bad she was tired by the mid 80's. It was nearing 20 years of touring and making records by 1985. But her writing had a lot of potential. Friend and You Are would have been stellar in the 80's. As we saw by 1990's tour she was burnt, leaving the Dance her final contributions. I never really liked Temp. One. Always thought it was vanilla compared to ALAYF, and the above.
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There are so many "what if" scenarios with these people and this band that it's hard to believe they left so many different opportunities on the table over the years. I never thought of this one, but you're right, Chris was on fire in the 80's and if she kept writing and churning out hits I think she could have had a very successful solo career.
Temporary One is about as milquetoast and "Chris by numbers" of a song that could have been put on The Dance. It's serviceable but plain and boring. It doesn't belong in the same sentence as As Long as You Follow. I truly believe ALAYF belongs in the Top 5 Christine songs of her entire career. It's sublime. Even though the Greatest Hits album continues to sell, I feel like nobody knows the song and that's a shame.
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I dont think she was tired in the mid 80s. She was on top of her game. She claimed to be the only member of the band that actually enjoyed making the Tango album. She also seemed to really enjoy the Tango tour. The 1994 California earthquake really freaked her out and she decided to pack up and move back to England. She agreed to do the Dance but clearly she was not having fun and would not budge on extending even a few dates.
She was loyal to the band even doing Time in 1995. I think her father's death in 1990 was the turning point for her to finally hang it up. The Mac shut down the tour for a few months but she and the band made up the dates. It was this time that she put out the statement the newly "Farewell tour" would be her last.
I don't think her writing declined. I think she was burning out as the 80's progressed. The Tusk Tour took a lot out of all 5 of them.
I give kudos to Stevie Nicks for how much work she put in. Back then it wasn't all ego. I felt that she loved to write, and perform. And that she did.
Christine mentioned wanting to just sit by the pool between albums and tours. I wished she had done more solo work. She was good at it. I love her 3 1/2 albums and the Chicken Shack cuts of hers.
The small tour in 1984 really got me hooked into her crafts. Her quirky keyboard playing, her unique voice, and her nutty personality.
By 1990 I think she was done with the Rock life. I saw her personality change from Tango to BTM. But the time the Dance reunion, she looked beautiful, but burnt. She was on fumes for that tour.
She definitely was not having fun during the Dance. You could see it in her face. I think she committed to the Dance in her usual Christine fashion of always putting the band before herself. She did it for them. It also was good for her and put some major cash into her life before her retirement.
The Eagles reunion really made it happen. The promoters saw how much money they were making and convinced everyone to come back and the money was too good to pass up. The Dance tour was sold out everywhere. I remember standing in line and they had to raffle places in line. I was lucky and got in relatively early to buy tickets yet did not score good seats.
When I stood in line to get tickets, they had a line for every member. Nobody cared they just wanted to get in the smallest line to get those tickets. The lines were huge.
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Our power went out this morning, right when I was considering doing my hair for church. I found the huge flashlight and you called the utility company, and somehow we still managed to get to Sunday school on time. The power was still out this afternoon for awhile, so you went to the library to work on your paper. I entertained the kids at the piano, and I don't remember what else we did to keep busy. I forgot to buy you an anniversary card.
This is what eleven years looks like for us.
We are tired most of the time. Not the kids, but you and me. We put one foot in front of the other and then crash into bed late at night most days. You listen to my concerns about which therapies to utiltize, and I do my best to understand the stress of your semester. We see the light at the end of the nurse practitioner tunnel, but December feels far away still.
You picked up carry-out from a little Italian place in town while I purchased Sonic for the kids. I put out candles for the four of us at our table, but I didn't manage to light them. You were still in your church clothes, but I was in my sweats. We let Bubby attempt to take our picture, and I said I looked frumpy, but you liked the pictures anyway. I tried to shoo the kids to bed, but you had already promised Bug a game of Trouble, and it was lovely.
A few years ago I would have been disappointed by today, the lack of pomp and circumstance. But today it was beautifully imperfect. We are praying for people we know - a baby needs miraculous healing, a friend needs wisdom, a husband needs a job, a missionary needs provision. Our problems, our tiredness, and our questions look smaller this year. We keep putting one foot in front of the other, tripping and crashing sometimes, but still walking together.
This is what eleven years looks like for us. To God be the glory.
"Mom...where are you? Does your nose hurt?"
This was the start of my birthday - me blowing my nose and Bugaboo concerned and trying to find me. He had been up for a couple of hours reading his books in his room, and he padded into my room in his footie pajamas, leaving a mess of books behind him.
There are a few days each year that have some tough moments. I never fail to wonder if my father thinks about me on this day. Does he feel bad about what he has missed out on? Does he even think for a moment on this day of doing the right thing? I know on my kids' birthdays I remember so many beautiful things about the day they were born. Does my father remember anything beautiful about me?
Sometimes, especially on birthdays, I can think of what I should have accomplished or acquired by now. I make checklists in my head, and very few of the items are marked off. But having a bigger house in a better neighborhood with more money in the bank would not guarantee more happiness. Doing something notable does not equate to doing something valuable.
Birthdays in the 21st century are wonderful and strange. Thanks to Facebook I received birthday messages from friends from every stage of life - it is like having one's life flash before her own eyes via newsfeed. Beautiful memories of birthdays past celebrated with slumber parties in my basement or Cheddar's on South Glenstone. In every season of my life I have been given the gift of amazing and true friends. This year is no exception.
My morning started with my three guys bringing me birthday cards. "MOME" was written on one of the envelopes. Bubby also made a to-do list for the day: "CADS. BLOONC. MAC HOUS LUOK PRID. LOUC. HPENI. PDE HATS." He handed it to me and said, "I messed up on the word lunch." My life is not much like I thought it would be at thirty-five. Yet when I stop and think about it, it is everything I hoped it would be. I lack no good thing. I can say that with confidence. I lack no good thing.
Not Without My Daughter was the first grown-up book I read as a kid, so when I saw that the library had a copy of the daughter sharing her story, I knew I needed to read it. Part of the book is about their time in Iran and the escape, but the rest of the book was about what has happened since. Mahtob writes about her childhood, her college years, and wrestling with forgiving her father while still wanting nothing to do with him. So much of this portion was relatable because although my dad never was physically abusive or held me in a foreign country, the heart of who Moody was to Mahtob in his unrepentence and unwillingness to do the right thing is exactly like my dad. The writing in this book was not outstanding, but the story Mahtob shares from her experiences is well worth the read.
I picked up a book of poetry this month. It was lovely. I need to do this more.
So many people recommended this book, and I ended up loving it. I don't even know how to write a review of this book. It is more than just a World War II novel. The characters seem real, and most of them I wanted to befriend.
I would like to reread this one when I have time. It is about contendness and smallness and simplicity, but it is written in a way that doesn't feel preachy. Emily writes beautifully, and this book was an easy read, but also an encouraging read.
Sarah Bessey's Out of Sorts - Love her writing on her blog, and I loved Jesus Feminist, but I couldn't get into this book. I will try again another time, but it went back to the library.
Jefferson Bethke's It's Not What You Think - Many people I like recommended this book, but I found it just so-so and couldn't finish.
We have also been listening to audiobooks in the car. It makes all the driving to Bug's appointments go a little better.
In Novemeber I introduced the boys to Anne of Green Gables - and it was delightful. There were tears as we listened.
In December we got through: Charlotte's Web (I read this to the boys earlier, but hearing EB White read it was such fun!), George's Marvelous Medicine, Matilda, and Pippi Longstocking.
I had a list narrowed down to three words.
Peace had been in my head because of advent and because it felt similar to hope. It's a good word, but it didn't feel like my word.
Grace jumped out at me on a page of a book I was reading the last couple of days. And then it jumped into my head yesterday and today in the kitchen when I felt that I needed to extend myself some grace. But taking on grace to focus on this year is not what I really want to do. Grace is hard.
Write is the word I wanted because my goal is to write more. Or to write well. I want to become a writer - whatever that really means. However, the word write felt more like a resolution instead of a focus.
Once again, deep in my heart I know what is supposed be my word.
I know theologically and intellectually what grace is, but the challenge of focusing on it this year feels exhausting already. Yet I also know I really don't understand grace. I extend it, but not as well or as often as I should. One of my fears is that by picking this word is that when I blow it, someone will say, "I thought your word was grace!?" But there will be grace for those moments, I am sure.
This word, grace, intimidates me more than I would like to admit, but it is starting to inspire me, too. So here's to the next twelve months of focusing on, wrestling with, extending more, and being amazed by grace.


How many bugs do you manage? 100, 200, 2000? Perhaps you don't know what the exact number is, because it keeps changing.
I know exactly how many bugs we have – zero.
How much time do you spend in bug triage meetings and on bug management, moving them around from release to release?
As a group manager I spend half an hour once a month. And I never see the same bug more than once.
Did you ever wonder how to handle bugs when working in Scrum or other agile methodologies?
The answer is the 0 bugs policy. It is based on my experience in several Scrum teams in different products over the last 5 years.
Other ways we have tried have failed: for example, we tried prioritizing the bugs as part of the product backlog, and it didn't work. The product owner always preferred to have new features instead of fixing existing bugs, so all open bugs were always deferred to the next iteration.
With the 0 bugs policy, it just works.
This article describes what the 0 bugs policy is, and why in the author's opinion it is the only way to go.
What is the 0 bugs policy?
The 0 bugs policy is an advanced yet very simple process for handling bugs.
It underlines a simple rule you need to apply: whenever you encounter a new bug, you should either fix that bug, or close it as "won't fix" and don't think about it again.
Bugs that were opened during the development of a new feature.
If you are working in Scrum (or any other agile iterative methodology), these are the "in sprint" bugs that were created for the new user story you are currently implementing.
These kinds of bugs must be fixed right away, otherwise the story/feature is not really DONE, and you are violating a basic agile rule saying that: DONE is DONE. The story/feature can only be considered as completed after it was fully tested and approved by the product owner.
Regression bugs – bugs that were created and found in feature A due to the development of feature B.
Customer bugs – bugs that were reported by customers or any users of the product who are not part of the development group.
Bugs that were found after the development of the story/feature was completed. This should not happen, but sometimes does: for example, when the testing coverage was lacking, when doing bug hunts, or hardening.
So what can be done with bugs from the second category?
You can either fix them right away (or in the next sprint, but not later).
You can close them as "won't fix" if the value of having the bug fixed is less than the effort of fixing it.
You can defer the bug to the future (several month from now or future releases).
Never defer the bug. If you don't fix it right now, chances are that you never will.
So, what should you do? Just fix it, or just close it. That is the simple rule of the 0 bugs policy.
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You might ask why can these bugs cannot be deferred, in order to fix them later?
You will not remember nor will you understand this bug as well as you do now.
The right environments – both for validation of the bug and for development a fix – might not be available. It means you will need to invest more time in setting up the environment.
The code that caused the original bug might have changed and the behaviour will be slightly different.
But the fact that in the future it will cost you more to fix the bug is just a small part of the problem.
The second part is that you will need to maintain, triage and manage the deferred bugs. Whether they are managed in their own backlog (in some bug triaging system) or as part of the main feature backlog, you will need to prioritize them, and that takes time. It takes longer for old bugs, because you don't remember nor understand them as well as new bugs. Triaging bugs can be annoying.
Development manager: "It is too risky to fix this bug now, let's defer it…"
Product owner: "You don't care about the user experience, you don't care about the customer"
Developer: "We can actually create a simple Go module instead of Java, in order to improve the performance on the target machine"
Architect: "I suggest that we move from extJS to Angular; the capabilities are huge, but we need to remember that this fix might have a security impact as well"
Quality Tester: "Testing that fix is easy: I can do it in 2 hours. Of course, if we need to test it in all browsers, and with multiple users, it might take a few more days; also we need to make sure there is no regression from scale perspective"
You will never fix this bug. It will be in the system forever. The number of bugs will slowly get larger. You will keep dragging them with you wherever you go. Triaging them, over and over again. Showing them in your weekly reports; calculating them in your quality index.
Why will they never be fixed?
If you have decided not to fix it now, it means you have more important things to do, now and in the future releases.
As time goes by, more and more bugs will be deferred, and then this bug will have to compete both against new features and new bugs. So, if the bug isn't fixed now, when there are no other important bugs as well, why do you think it would be fixed it later?
Why not fix non-sprint bugs during the hardening phase in the end of the release?
In the hardening time you should strive to stabilize your release. You should invest effort in finding the unknown unknowns, and not fixing small bugs you have decided to defer.
In any case, you can't fix all bugs, so some will be deferred to the next release. In the next release you will have new bugs; so in no time, you will have low priority bugs that you will never fix, but you spend time maintaining them.
Maybe after 4 years you decide to close them, since the overhead isn't worth it. Imagine how much time you would save if they were closed when the bug was created.
Why not fix non-sprint bugs during dead times?
You should not have dead times. If you do have it, you have bigger problems than handling low priority bugs.
Why not fix non-sprint bugs in the next release when we'll have more time?
Really? No features in the next release? No customers? No deadlines? No milestones?
And of course all the developers "love" those 2 weeks of bug fixing … having a few bugs in every sprint will make the team much happier.
If you are at the beginning of a new release and the features backlog is empty, invest time in innovation or social activity. You will benefit a lot more.
Why not fix non-sprint bugs in dedicated sprints for bugs squashing?
We have tried this approach before, and it has some benefits. The product owner doesn't have a choice, since the entire team is just fixing bugs; with everyone fixing bugs, it gives a sense of "we are all in this together" kind of spirit.
But, nevertheless, I do not recommend it, since this approach just minimizes the overall problems. It does not eliminate accumulating a large bucket of bugs; and you are still faced with the problem that we are fixing bugs late in the game, when it's harder.
Why not fix non-sprint bugs as part of the backlog?
The product owner will have a hard time understanding the bugs and prioritizing them over new user stories: most likely she would tend towards the stories. Which is more important? Removing a redundant scroll bar in a pop up window or adding search functionality? This will cause low quality product and frustrated R&D.
Each bug that you will not fix now will cost more to fix it later. It is just not cost effective to defer bugs.
We ended the planning with the team committed for the first 3 stories, and to do a stretch effort to fix bugs as well. The bugs were not fixed. In the sprint that followed a similar pattern happened again, but only there were more bugs at the backlog, and new features.
Now we have agreed that 0 bugs policy is the only way to go.
Why is it not more common?
My product already has 1000 bugs in the backlog, how do I start?
Spend a week going over all the bugs. Either close the bugs, or fix them in the next sprint. You need to get to 0 bugs and then maintain it.
If we close this bug, it will be gone! We will lose it forever!
Yes, that's right! Isn't that feeling liberating?
But, what if we close this bug and a customer sees it in production and will open it again?
Excellent, maybe now the bug will be considered more important and decide to fix it now!
We are 2 person startup? Do we really need this 0 bugs policy?
If you are 2 person startup you don't need any policy: you should not really have bugs, and you should definitely not triage them.
Isn't one of agile main practices to prefer people over processes, and having a "0 bugs policy" defies that practice?
Yes, it does, and from my experience I always prefer to solve problems by culture change, and not by adding processes; the 0 bugs policy is the one exception for this rule.
I can honestly say that applying the 0 bugs policy is not trivial, but it is very cost effective. The hardest part for me was probably convincing the product management folks that this approach is the right and only way. It required them to release some control, and that is not an easy thing to do. The best thing about it is to go home knowing that you do not have this humpback slowing you down in the way.
Another side effect of the 0 bugs policy is that now our developers strive for higher quality; no developer likes to have bugs in their code. With the 0 bugs policy, they understand that if they don't fix their bug now, it will just be closed. So the product and culture of the development organization moved towards higher quality standards.
This blog was influenced by Joel Spolsky's blog "Software Inventory", but mostly by my colleagues and partners in VMware Israel.
Gal Zellermayer is a Jack of all trades, master of one. Managing different R&D groups in VMware for the last 5 years, Gal has vast experience in all aspects of the development life cycle: from innovation, through building the product backlog, leading the implementation while maintaining high quality and delivering the product to the customer. But his true passion and mastery is building the perfect software house. A team that can deliver any product with a high quality in a fast manner. Gal is passionate about new technologies, products, and also about the process, but the thing that excites him the most are the people he works with. Gal gets proud when people that he has mentored and coached get advance in their careers.
Love the concept and the disciplined approach. Are there any documented statistics or metrics to support this approach, as opposed to the logical arguments set forth?
I just wish that articles on InfoQ could be proofread beforehand. It is really quite distracting to encounter numerous misspellings and grammatical errors when reading the article.
Tim, thank you for your comment.
The only "documented" metric we have is some corporate quality index we have used - this is some kind of formula that calculates the number of open/fixed/deferred bugs and has some correlation to the product quality. This quality index rocked high.
However, I do agree that a better visualized published metrics/graph would come in good use.


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A game is basically a structured, repeated form of play, normally undertaken for fun or entertainment, and occasionally used as a teaching tool. Games are very different from homework, which typically is performed for monetary reward, and from fine art, which is typically an expression of aesthetic or political values. A game can be highly challenging, involving complex planning and skill, but it can also be simple and enjoyable. Most games are played in groups, with a common goal, though some are adapted from sport to allow a greater degree of competitive interaction. Some games can be very difficult to master, requiring strategic thinking and fast, on-the-spot reactions.
Video game mechanics include the rules of the game, as well as aspects of the game's aesthetic presentation and narrative. The rules generally provide a foundation for the game's mechanics, determining such things as which moves are permissible and which are not. The rules may specify which strategies are permitted and which are not, and the outcome of each move is determined by these factors. The objective of the game also determines the mechanics of the game and the outcome of gameplay. Different kinds of gameplay include racing, puzzle, dress up, and shooting. Each genre contains different types of mechanics and game mechanics, resulting in a wide variety of game titles.
Some genres are very popular, with millions of copies sold each year. Examples of this genre include sports, card, board, card match, driving, fighting, word and minigame games, along with genres based on certain technology, like first person shooter or massively multi-player online role playing games. Many of these games involve advanced game mechanics, requiring a great deal of skill to master. Some popular titles in this category include Counter Strike, DayZ, DOTA, Left 4 Dead, Mass Effect and overwatch. One of the most successful multiplayer online strategy games is Age of Empire, which has a large fan base.
Another popular game mechanic is the Pairwise Networks (or PA). With Pairwise Networks, players form pairs at random and must cooperate to win a round. paired pairs are drawn randomly and each player within a pairwise network receives a limited amount of time to complete their action. Once the time limit expires, the player with the most pairs at the end wins.
Adventure games have historically been among the most popular genres for video game consoles. In this type of game, players take on the role of a protagonist in an interactive story that unfolds around them. The player controls a primary character and the actions they take can influence the storyline, the actions of other characters, and even the eventual outcome. In this way, the player guides their own game experience and creates their own personalized video game experience.
One fun fact about this genre is that it is the oldest genre to ever be released on a popular gaming platform. Another fun fact about this genre is that it has continually evolved through time and features new elements and game mechanics on a regular basis. The next two games I am going to introduce to you will feature real-time strategy elements and turn-based tactical combat. As you begin your journey into this awesome genre, please be on the lookout for more exciting facts and real-time strategy game demos.
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HUMBOLDT STATE UNIVERSITY IS pushing the century mark—can you believe we'll be turning 100 in 2013? To help celebrate, the HSU Humboldt Room and alumna Katy Tahja ('70) are pulling together a new photo history book about the campus.
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A Call to the Haitian-American Clergy in the Age of Trump
I know that the Haitian-American clergy has a history of keeping its distance from social and political activism and I respect that. But these are not normal times and we need to cast aside some precedence to deal with this clear and present danger that Trump represents. Again, I do not write this lightly. We need to act and act fast. This is a call for all good people to step up and defend our rights that are under severe attack.
Our religious leaders cannot sit idly by. If they do, history will not be kind to them.
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Haiti President's One Goal: Provide Nation with Electricity
Electricity in Haiti remains elusive to the average household. Those who do have power in their homes don't count much on the government. Electricity comes from individuals installing generators, inverters and solar panels. For the most part, the state's monopoly, Electricity of Haiti, better known by its French acronym EDH, provides four hours a day per neighborhood on a rolling basis. On a bad week, there isn't any at all.
Of Haiti, Venezuela and the Trump Administration
Haitian Foreign Minister Antonio Rodrigue speaking on Jun. 4 at the 48th OAS General Assembly in Washington, DC. Credit: Juan…
Little Haiti Project Could Define Rodneyse Bichotte's Legacy
In his latest column, Garry Pierre-Pierre examines whether the political star is underestimating what it will take to turn the current unkempt business district that is now officially "Little Haiti" into a treasured tourist attraction and Haitian cultural mecca.
The Haitian Times Bids Adieu to 'Kreyolfest'
The Haitian Times organized Kreyolfest for 17 of its 19 years of existence. Again, I am sad to say that this year, we were left with no choice but to cancel this year's event—perhaps forever. As of this writing, we have no plans of bringing it back. There simply isn't enough support for such a large-scale event in New York.
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Haitian Community Leaders Can Get Groove Back
A number of Haitians have made great political and professional strides in New York. However, does their success translate to a vibrant Haitian community?
In his latest column, Haitian Times publisher Garry Pierre-Pierre contrasts the individual success of those in the community with the overall strength of Haitians as a whole in New York, all the while questioning the efficacy of "self-proclaimed leaders" in the community.
Haitian Leaders in NY Rekindle Glory Days
By Garry Pierre-Pierre In the song "Glory Days," Bruce Springsteen tells the story of a high-school baseball star whose potential…
Apr. 11, 2018	Continue to read
Why Haitians Tend to Cannibalize Their Own
There is a long tradition of Diaspora Haitians who throw themselves in the mix to help their country or community. There are plenty of examples where members of the Diaspora, motivated by altruism and a desire to make a difference, bring themselves down from their "celebrity" status to help the country, only to be demonized after being deified.
The Pakistan-ization of America Is Almost Complete
Armed security guards accompanying a tourist tour on an excursion last year through Karachi, Pakistan's largest city . by Garry…
Mar. 18, 2018	Continue to read
Haiti's Folly: Bringing Back Its Army
Haiti has got to be the unluckiest country in the world, having been led by a coterie of miscreants and…
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Violations of competition law can have far-reaching consequences for businesses, personnel and possibly shareholders. These consequences may include high fines, reputation damage and huge demands on administrative and financial resources as a consequence of (civil) proceedings. Compliance with competition law is first and foremost the individual responsibility of business. Any employee – however highly or lowly placed – can make a banned agreement, thereby deliberately or accidentally violating competition rules. Such violations are automatically attributed to the company. The risk of infringing competition law increases with the number of employees in your organisation, irrespective of whether you maintain the figurative 'finger on the pulse' in supervising all your staff. Implementing a compliance programme can be the ideal solution.
Practice has shown that effective compliance programmes considerably reduce the risk of violating competition law. The attorneys at the Competition and Tendering practice group have rolled out compliance programmes on behalf of a number of leading (international) enterprises, and are permanently involved in providing training programmes for groups of employees. The primary objective of any compliance programme is to keep the staff and management informed of the content and relevance of compliance with competition law. Our specialists believe that to be successful, a compliance programme must be both effective and realistic. As a consequence, instead of focusing on what is not allowed, we above all concentrate on what is permitted, based on up-to-date examples from practice according to a pragmatic and totally tailor-made approach. After all, no two enterprises or markets are the same.
A compliance programme will also assist your business prepare for (unwanted) investigations by the competition authorities. Investigations of this type often start with a 'dawn raid', when the supervisor turns up unexpectedly on the company's doorstep, first thing in the morning, to confiscate written and electronic documents and seize laptops and telephones. Your staff are subjected to interrogation, and in such a situation there is a great deal to loose. A thorough knowledge of the rights and obligations of your company and the employees during and following a company visitation of this kind is vital to protect your rights, and avoid errors.


Perhaps one of the most recognizable names in all of the marine industry when it comes to custom sportfish is Merritt Boatworks. Known for building iconic, highly customizable sportfish, Merritt Yachts are a work of art just as much as they are a "battle-wagon" for fighting big Marlin. The team at United has listed and sold countless Merritt Boats over the years and has the expertise to help you find one on the market or represent you in the purchase of a new build.
In 1947 the Merritt family left their Long Island home and purchased a 10 acre tract of land on the Intracoastal Waterway in Pompano Beach, Florida. A year later, in 1948, Merritt's Boat and Engine Works was born. Originally, the boat yard was set up to maintain the Merritt family charter boats along with a few charter and drift boats in the area. But before they knew it, the boat yard became a very active place, as the Merritt reputation of quality work and friendly customer service grew. During 1955, this was the year that Merritt's began building boats. Also, this year is when the two sons, Buddy and Allen became actively involved and were in the yard daily. Buddy managed the boat building division while Allen was and still is, responsible for the supervision and administration of the business. Buddy built a 37 foot boat that lacked the comforts that are now taken for granted today, he took this boat as being the perfect fishing boat. A ton of changes have occurred ever since the boat yard was started back in 1948. Such as, the 37 foot boats they built are now growing to 86 feet with luxurious enhancements. Merritt's family had such a strong, friendly and reliable reputation that a lot of the boat yard staff have remained dedicated to Merritt's Boat and Engine Works for decades, making them truly apart of the Merritt family. Even though Merritt's is well known for boat building, services and repairs, the company has also branched out over the years and now runs Merritt Boat and Engine Work Brokerage, Merritt Marine Supply and Smith-Merritt Insurance.
Aboard the 58 foot Custom Sportfish, enter into the salon through an electric sliding door from the cockpit. You will find a U-shaped sofa with ample storage underneath on the port side. To the starboard side you will find an A/V cabinet and a barrel chair. The galley is equipped with an under counter refrigeration and freezer along with tons of storage drawers. Make your way downstairs, you will find the crews staterooms with over and under bunks and hanging lockers for storage. There is also a guest stateroom with a double birth and single pull down birth above for when it is needed. The guest stateroom is an en suite head and shower with easy access to and from the companionway. Moving all the way forward you will find the Master Stateroom with a queen birth, hanging lockers and an en suite with a head and shower. This custom 58 foot sport fish boat is one like no other.
As for the 72 foot Sportfish from Merritt's, you will find all things luxurious. There is a sliding air door to and from the salon and port with a wraparound sofa and an ample amount of storage. Forward is a large dinette with seating enough to accommodate four. The galley has a cook top and a double sink and more storage than you can think of under and above of the refrigerator and freezer. Other appliances aboard the 72 foot sportfish are a built in microwave and coffee maker. There are wood blinds that are able to raise and be lowered all over, each window. Towards the companionway, on the port side is where you can find the master stateroom with a glorious walk around queen bed, large double hanging lockers for extra storage and an elegant en suite equipped with a shower and head. Over on the starboard side is the crew quarters with over and under bunks as well as double hanging lockers. There is a head and shower that adjoins to the crew quarters and another stateroom that has a single bunk and double lockers and storage underneath. This particular yacht has a VIP stateroom that is forward with a walk around queen bed and this room is attached with an en suite. As for the flybridge, it is well equipped with three helm chairs and a large bench of maximum seating and rod storage underneath. All the navigation equipment is located in the teak bridge console. Get ready to take on the big fish aboard this Merritt 72 foot Sportfish, and do it in comfort.
If you're interested in purchasing a Merritt Sportfish, a United Yachts Sales professional can assist you in your search. Being a 100-percent customer-driven business, United Yachts delivers every time by listening closely to your needs and budget, thoroughly reviewing the available options on the market, and taking the guess-work out of your boat search. Using a United broker to help you find the right boat or yacht for you can save you time, money, and a lot of extra work after the sale. And best of all, it costs you nothing.
United Yachts Sales has experience and the product knowledge to sell your Merritt Yacht. Selecting the right full-service brokerage firm when selling your yacht improves the likelihood of a seamless and timely transaction. Listing your yacht with United Yachts, you can be certain it is in the hands of dedicated professionals. With over 15 years in business, our devoted Sales Professionals work attentively to provide you with first-class representation. Our industry-leading support team includes a listing team, marketing team, and closing team with decades of combined experience to make ensure the sale of your boat or yacht goes as smoothly as possible.


A stunning ink blue shirt from Eton with a cool palm leaf trim!
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Unbutton the collar and turn up the cuffs when you leave the office, let them see the trim!
Only the finest pearl button set paired with a slick cut away collar, you don't want to look like Joe Pesci!
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Affordable opportunity to participate in Lower Lonsdale real estate. This building has been totally renovated and has a 10 year warranty on the exterior. The suite itself has also been totally renovated with all new top quality materials and fixtures including hardwood floors in the hallways, slate tile in the kitchen, and berber carpets in the living and bedroom areas. The kitchen has been totally redone with all new cabinets and marble countertops plus all new stainless steel appliances. There are two full baths and both have been updated. Even the mantle on the gas fireplace is new. All this and over 200 square feet on two balconies and with a view of the city and harbour. Walk to the seabus, Lonsdale Quay, and the new Pier development. You will have a hard time finding another unit like this, at this price.


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Elan Steinberg (* 2. Juni 1952 in Rischon LeZion; † 6. April 2012 in Manhattan, New York) war ein amerikanischer Funktionär des Jüdischen Weltkongresses (JWC), dessen geschäftsführender Direktor er von 1986 bis 2004 war.

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Steinbergs Eltern Max und Rose waren polnische Juden, die sich während des Zweiten Weltkrieges größtenteils versteckt hielten. Nach dem Krieg emigrierten sie nach Israel, und als Elan zwei Jahre als war emigrierte die Familie nach Brooklyn, New York. Er hatte einen Bruder.

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Steinberg absolvierte das Brooklyn College und erhielt einen Master in Politikwissenschaften an der City University von New York, wo er später auch unterrichtete.

Steinberg trat 1978 dem JWC bei, wurde zunächst dessen Vertreter bei den Vereinten Nationen, und stieg bald zu einem führenden Strategen des JWC auf. Er führte einen neuen, auf Öffentlichkeit ausgerichteten, weniger zurückhaltenden Stil ein. Zu Steinbergs ersten Erfolgen zählt sein Beitrag zur diplomatischen Anerkennung Israels durch Spanien und den Vatikan.

Als Direktor der US-amerikanischen Abteilung des WJC versuchte Steinberg 1985 vergeblich, den deutschen Bundeskanzler Helmut Kohl von einem Besuch mit dem US-Präsidenten Ronald Reagan auf dem Soldatenfriedhof in Bitburg abzubringen (→ Bitburg-Kontroverse).

Steinberg wurde 1986 geschäftsführender Direktor des WJC. Im Vorfeld der österreichischen Präsidentenwahl 1986 trug der JWC bei zur Aufdeckung der Mitgliedschaft Kurt Waldheims in SA und NSDStB und seiner Funktion in Armeeeinheiten, die schwere Kriegsverbrechen verübt hatten. In einem Interview mit der Zeitschrift Profil am 24. März 1986 warnten Steinberg und der Generalsekretär des WJC Israel Singer vor einer Wahl Waldheims. Für seine Interventionen wurde der WJC in Österreich teilweise scharf angegriffen. (→ Waldheim-Affäre).

Unter Leitung Steinbergs erreichte der WJC und der Rechtsanwalt Ed Fagan im Verfahren um jüdische Vermögen bei Schweizer Banken, dass die Schweizer Banken einer Zahlung von 1,25 Milliarden US-Dollar an Restitutionszahlungen zustimmten.

Steinberg protestierte gegen die Errichtung eines großen Kreuzes und eines Klosters der Unbeschuhten Karmelitinnen neben dem ehemaligen Konzentrationslager Auschwitz. Er überzeugte den Regisseur Steven Spielberg, den Spielfilm Schindlers Liste von 1993 nicht innerhalb des Lagergeländes von Auschwitz zu drehen.

Neben dem Politiker Henry Kissinger, den Historikern Peter Novick, Norman Finkelstein und Gulie Ne'eman Arad, dem Schriftsteller Elie Wiesel und anderen gab Steinberg ein Interview in dem 2001 erschienenen Dokumentarfilm After Auschwitz: Battle for the Holocaust.

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Elan Steinberg starb an den Komplikationen eines Lymphdrüsenkrebses. Er hinterließ seine Frau Sharon Steinberg, zwei Söhne, eine Tochter und einen Bruder.

Weblinks
 Douglas Martin: Elan Steinberg Dies at 59, New York Times, 6. April 2012
 Menachem Z. Rosensaft: Elan Steinberg, Fighter for Jews, Dies at 59, Forward, 11. April 2012
 Martin Childs: Elan Steinberg: Tenacious leader of the World Jewish Congress, 5. Juni 2012

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London based charm jewellery brand, MY FLASH TRASH, have gone all 21st century with their new #GIRLPOWER #CHARMGANG collection.
Set to launch on July 5 at the Topshop Oxford Circus flagship store, the new My Flash Trash #GIRLPOWER #CHARMGANG collection of charm bracelets and bangles has been designed by a set of inspiring young ladies. From model Rosie Tapner and DJ chelsea Leyland, to i-D's Tish Weinstock and Wonderland's Editor Danielle Emerson have curated their own pieces.
Each piece of arm candy comes with it's own unique URL so you can view a personal inspirational message on your phone from the experts, on anything from creating a summer playlist to how to start a model agency. Prices range from £28 to £58 and each piece is as playful as you like. 24-year-old founder, Amber Atherton (yes, former Made in Chelsea star) expressed that the range is all about "girl power and aspiration." Anything to do with Girl Power sits pretty well with us.


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Rima Birt és una estructura geològica del tipus rima a la superfície de la Lluna, situada amb el sistema de coordenades planetocèntriques a -20.65 ° de latitud N i -9.12 ° de longitud E. Fa un diàmetre de 54.18 km. El nom va ser fet oficial per la UAI l'any 1964 i fa referència al proper cràter Birt.

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NFL Player for Kansas City Chiefs Sean Culkin to Convert 100% of Salary to Bitcoin
An NFL player for the Kansas City Chiefs, Sean Culkin, will convert all of his salary to bitcoin. A proponent of the cryptocurrency, Culkin said, "I believe we are in the beginning stage of bitcoin's shift away from being extremely speculative, to a legitimate asset class viewed as a store of value."
NFL Player Wants to Be 100% Paid in Bitcoin
Sean Culkin, a tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs, said he would take his 2021 salary in bitcoin. He is reportedly the first NFL player to convert all his salary to the cryptocurrency. Culkin tweeted Monday:
I fully believe bitcoin is the future of finance and I wanted to prove that I have real skin in the game — not just trying to make a quick buck. I will be converting my entire 2021 NFL salary to bitcoin.
The Kansas City Chiefs will pay Culkin's salary in dollars, which will automatically be converted to bitcoin on a weekly basis through Strike by Zap, The Street reported, noting that his base salary is $920,000.
Culkin has been a bitcoin proponent. He tweeted on March 18: "My salary is league minimum. But if I'm buying bitcoin or better yet, paid in BTC. I'm one of the highest-paid players. Few understand."
The KC Chiefs tight end was quoted by the news outlet as saying: "Considering my career — particularly its physical demands, and brevity – it makes the most sense to be paid in sound money that I believe protects its purchasing power over time." He added:
From a macro standpoint, I believe we are in the beginning stage of bitcoin's shift away from being extremely speculative, to a legitimate asset class viewed as a store of value.
Culkin has also put laser eyes on his Twitter profile. The meme has the underlying meaning that anyone donning the eyes is laser-focused on bitcoin's price rising to $100,000. Politicians, celebrities, and investors have partaken and put laser eyes on their profile images.
A growing number of professional sports players are asking to be paid in bitcoin after Carolina Panthers offensive lineman Russell Okung announced that he received half of his $13-million salary in BTC. He had been asking to be paid in bitcoin since May 2019. To receive his salary in bitcoin, Okung also used Strike. Earlier this month, NBA Team Sacramento Kings said it will offer players the option of getting paid in bitcoin.
Do you think Culkin is doing the right thing to convert his entire NFL salary to bitcoin? Let us know in the comments section below.
Author: Kevin Helms
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Weiping Wu, Professor and Director of Urban Planning, Graduate School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation, Columbia University
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China's urbanization has evolved amid the interconnected forces of historical legacies, contemporary state interventions, and human and ecological conditions. Embracing this notion, a new collection of work in the book "China Urbanizing: Impacts and Transitions" questions the conventional imagination centering cities in the West. This presentation highlights key conclusions and theoretical touchstones that have emerged. In addition to outlining new perspectives on the impacts of China's urbanization, Professor Wu will point to the transitions underway as well as the gravity of the progress, particularly in the context of demographic shifts and climate change.
Weiping Wu is Professor of Urban Planning and Director of the Urban Planning programs in the Graduate School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation at Columbia University. Trained in architecture and urban planning, Professor Wu has focused her research and teaching on understanding urban dynamics in developing countries in general and China in particular. She is an internationally acclaimed urban and planning scholar working on global urbanization with a specific expertise in issues of migration, housing, and infrastructure of Chinese cities. Currently, she is the chair of Planning Accreditation Board (PAB), which accredits university programs in North America leading to bachelor's and master's degrees in urban and regional planning. She was the President of the Association of Collegiate Schools of Planning (ACSP) in 2017-2019, a consortium of university-based programs offering credentials in urban and regional planning. In addition to "China Urbanizing: Impacts and Transitions," published by the University of Pennsylvania Press in September 2022, other recent books include "The Chinese City" (2020, second edition) and "The Sage Handbook on Contemporary China" (2018).
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EVANSTON — Residents of southwest Wyoming now have a new option when considering total knee replacement surgery. Evanston Regional Hospital recently began offering OMNIBotics advanced robotic-assisted surgery as an alternative to traditional knee replacement.
Dr. Micah Pullins, orthopedic surgeon at ERH, said the primary benefit of the robotic-assisted option is a greater level of precision and accuracy, which can both extend the life of the replacement components and increase patient satisfaction with better joint function and a more natural feel.
ERH CEO Jeremy Davis said the acquisition of the new system was part of the hospital's quest to be the healthcare provider of choice for southwest Wyoming.
The OMNIBotics system allows the surgeon to map out the anatomy of each individual knee in real-time at the start of each operation using probes that "paint" over the surfaces of the bones in the joint itself. The image created from the mapping is pictured on a large screen so the physician can see the anatomy virtually, complete with unique deformities, and use this image to map out the precise measurements of cuts to the bones and test the replacement components for best fit.
The computerized images also allow the surgeon to determine the exact center of rotation of the joint and the alignment of ligaments and tendons.
This precise mapping of each patient's knee joint means there is less re-cutting required to get the cuts just right. After the computer images are generated and the cuts mapped, the robotic elements attached to the actual knee come into play again. Sensors that pinpoint the exact position of the knee allow the surgeon to make bone cuts precisely where needed.
Pullins said with traditional knee replacement surgery the alignment has to be ensured with either external clamping, which is generally less accurate, or rods placed internally within the femur itself. The robotic-assisted knee replacement allows for greater accuracy without the need to drill holes into the femur for the rod placement. Pullins described the OMNIBotics approach as "less barbaric" than traditional knee replacement.
The life of the replacement is extended to between 20 and 30 years because of the better fit made possible by the mapping, and the patient satisfaction is also increased because of the more natural feel. An additional advantage is that no CT or MRI scans are required preoperatively because the real-time mapping makes them unnecessary. "It means there are less delays in getting the surgery done," said Pullins.
Athough the operation is assisted by the robotic components, the human surgeon maintains complete control. Additionally, a representative from OMNIBotics is in the operating room the entire time to ensure the unit is functioning appropriately and to assist with the mapping and navigation.
Although the OMNIBotics system is new to ERH and relatively new to the United States, Jeff Sims, OMNI representative, said the system has been used in Europe for nearly two decades. More than 17,000 procedures have been done since OMNI received FDA approval about five years ago.
He said the transformation in people's lives made possible by knee or other joint replacement is the best part of his job.


What is the A & P Commission?
2 percent (2%) tax on the portion of the gross receipts or gross proceeds received from the renting, leasing or otherwise furnishing of hotel, motel, or short-term condominium rental accommodations for sleeping, meeting, or party room facilities for profit in the City of Bentonville, Arkansas, but such accommodations shall not include the rental or lease of such accommodations for periods of thirty (30) days or more.
1 percent (1%) tax on prepared food and non-alcoholic beverage sold by restaurants, cafes, cafeterias, delis, drive-in restaurants, carry-out restaurants, convenience stores, grocery stores delis, and all other establishments in Bentonville engaged in the selling of prepared food and non-alcoholic beverages for on- or off-premises consumption.
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UN Envoy For Yemen Cites A Major Step In Truce Deal Efforts
Julia Young
On January 16th the UN envoy for Yemen, Hans Grundberg, cited a major step in Yemen truce deal efforts, but warned against a "piecemeal approach." This approach would entail a focus on individual needs instead of a broader, sustainable agreement between the Saudi Arabia military coalition and Iran-aligned Houthi. This is following the initial UN mediated truce deal that was established in April but expired in October. If successful, these efforts could expand the initial deal to be more inclusive of the outstanding issues not agreed upon by Houthi rebels.
According to Al Jazeera, the UN is "now pushing for an extended and broader deal encompassing a mechanism to pay public sector wages," which has been heavily criticized by the Houthis for not including members of the military. However, in a surprise remark, the leader of the Houthi Supreme Political Council (HSPC), Mahdi al-Mashat, stated that talks with a negotiating team from Oman were positive and emphasized the Houthi's wish for regional stability. Since intervening in the conflict, Saudi Arabia has attempted to withdraw itself. Nonetheless, Reuters reported that while speaking in Sanaa, Grundberg expressed that discussions between Saudi Arabia and Oman in the past months have also advanced "options for mutually acceptable solutions to outstanding issues." In a statement made to the UN Security Council, Grundberg stated that "we are witnessing a potential step change" in the conflict that has been "complex and fluid." Overall, these developments have given the parties an opportunity to reach an agreement and if done correctly, lead to stability in Yemen.
The conflict between the military coalition led by Saudi Arabia and the Houthi rebel group has been stable since the initial deal established in April. However, if an agreement does not come out of these truce deal efforts, Yemen risks plunging deeper into violence. Renewing the truce deal will be successful and sustainable if the process is inclusive and has support of the international community. It is vital that the international community and parties involved listen to Grundberg's warnings about a piecemeal approach.
In 2014, the Houthis seized control of the capital of Yemen, turning into a violent conflict that has spanned for eight years. Since the initial deal, Northern Yemen has been in a peaceful state for the first time since the beginning of the conflict. According to Al Jazeera, while addressing the UN Security Council Grundberg also stated that "the overall military situation in Yemen has remained stable" but the "military activity in particular along the front lines … have regrettably … resulted in civilian casualties." He noted that aspects of the initial deal were holding but by continuing to limit military activity, political and economic issues could escalate and violence could start again. This conflict has also developed into a humanitarian crisis, with over 21 million Yemen citizens needing humanitarian aid. UN humanitarian chief, Martin Griffiths, stressed the importance of this opportunity for a deal as Yemen's economy and basic services are continuing to weaken.
While this span of peace has been a short-term solution, it is imperative that these parties reach a long-term agreement not only for citizens, but for the economy as well. It is crucial that the international community support the UN's call for humanitarian aid, as Yemen is at risk of diving deeper into a crisis. This opportunity to reach an agreement and potentially expand the initial truce deal is one that the parties and the state can not afford to miss.
Julia is a correspondent intern at the Organization for World Peace. She is currently an undergraduate student at Tulane University, studying Political Science and Management. Julia is particularly interested in the MENA region, human rights, and gender inequality.
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Remember that one post I did about art in LA? And how I had a list of exhibits to visit? Well this was one of them. LA HEAT at the Chinese American Museum, all about everyone's favorite condiments, Sriracha and Tapatío.
LA HEAT creatively examines the two hot sauces made right here in the city (Irwindale and Vernon, respectively). Until July 12, the second floor transforms into a hue of red, exploring Srircha and Tapatío's significances in culture, what they have done for culinary traditions, and what they mean for 25 LA based artists. To some, it was religious. As if Sriracha and Tapatío belonged to a holy duality, and almost worshipped. To others, it meant a power shift, no longer analogous to ketchup or mustard, but superior to them. And to me – if I was part of it – it was a survey in integration and how the two have become essential to our everyday lives.
This is testament to cultural significance. It's called Los Angeles Grocery, by Patrick Martinez. Inside the neon lights you see that Asian and Latino markets have merged, crossing cultures and bound by taste (shout out to that Jufran, tho).
This was really cool. These are recipes from local chefs that call for Sriracha and other hot sauces made by Huy Fong Foods. They are printed using an ink that fades when exposed to light and compiled into a looseleaf cookbook.
And this one was my favorite, which also happens to be the image used on all of LA Heat's marketing material. It's Michael C. Hsiung's On The Topic of How Various Sauces Can Make Pizza Better – a drawing of the Tapatío logo's sombrero-wearing man riding the Sriracha logo's rooster. So good!
LA Heat: Taste Changing Condiments shows at the Chinese American Museum until July 12. There's a lot more to be seen; like paintings using the sauces as mediums and an installation that looks at deconstructed chili peppers. Have fun!


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Guangzhou International Marathon
The Guangzhou Marathon was launched in 2012 and certified by CAA as the A level event. From 2014 to 2017,Guangzhou Marathon was recognized as the CAA Gold Medal Race for four consecutive years. The year of 2018 has seen this event was upgraded as IAAF Gold Label Road Race after it was awarded as IAAF Bronze and Silver Label Road Race successively in 2016 and 2017.
Themed as "Renowned City, Harmony and Health", Guangzhou Marathon combines the charm of competition and the idea of national fitness. It becomes a glamorous city name card, helping to promote Guangzhou Asian Games spirit and to develop national fitness, proposing a healthy lifestyle, enhancing the visibility and influence of Guangzhou, and displaying great economic and social achievements of Guangzhou, Guangdong, and China.
The course of Guangzhou Marathon has been set alongside the Pearl River. It excellently showcases the most unique Lingnan culture, the most time-honored scenic spots and the most stylish cultural trend. Every year, marathon fans show great enthusiasm to Guangzhou Marathon and actively take part in it.
Male 2:11:09 SALAH EDDINE BOUNASR 30 MA
2nd Male 2:11:11 EZEKIAL KEMBOI OMULLO 33 KE
3rd Male 2:11:16 AMETA BELACHEW ALEMAYEHU 43 ET
4th Male 2:11:56 ABRAHAM HABTE GHEBREZGHIABHER 24 ERI
Female 2:31:52 AYNALEM KASAHUN TEFERI 28 ET
2nd Female 2:32:26 SEYFU MULU SEBOKA 35 ET
3rd Female 2:36:23 KANBOUCHIA SOUD 38 MA
4th Female 2:36:32 Halima Hassen BERISO 27 ET
M 40-49 2:11:16 AMETA BELACHEW ALEMAYEHU 43 ET
(I) MARATHON
1. RANKING PRIZE
Top eight male and female runners (ranked by gun time) will be awarded with the following bonus respectively (a 20% income tax will be levied). For Chinese runner, equivalent amount of Yuan will be given.
Bonus(USD)
Including and within 2:09:30
Beyond 2:09:30
(1) The bonuses will be transferred to the male and female Marathon winners after their results are publicized and they pass the doping test.
(2) Each of the top three male and female Marathon runners will be awarded with one trophy and one medal.
(3) The runners who finish the race before the Cut OffTime will be awarded with Post-Race Packageand finishing medals.
2. AWARDS FOR BREAKING THE RACE RECORD(A 20% income tax will be levied)
(1) Marathon Male
The runner whose racing time is within 2:10:01 (NOT including 2:10:01) and who ranks as the first place of the race will be awarded with US$10000;
(2) Marathon Female
The runner whose racing time is within 2:26:46 (NOT including 2:26:46) and who ranks as the first place of the race will be awarded with US $10000.
Half Marathon is awarding $12,500 of prize money.


This is Mathilde Karoline's brief Wikipedia article as of 16 January 2011, "Princess Mathilde Caroline of Bavaria (German: Mathilde Karoline Friederike Wilhelmine Charlotte von Bayern) (born Augsburg, August 30, 1813; died Darmstadt, May 25, 1862) was the second child and eldest daughter of Ludwig I of Bavaria and Therese of Saxe-Hildburghausen.
On 26 December 1833 in Munich, Mathilde married The Hereditary Grand Duke Ludwig of Hesse and by Rhine (1806-1877), eldest son of Louis II, Grand Duke of Hesse and Wilhelmine of Baden. Ludwig succeeded his father as Grand Duke Ludwig III in 1848. The marriage was childless."


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Woodstock Democratic Town Committee to hold boot drive
The Woodstock Democratic Town Committee will hold a boot drive from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 5 at the Woodstock Volunteer Fire Station No. 76, 399 Route 169, South Woodstock.
Those who wish to donate should bring new, unwrapped winter boots in children's sizes for boys or girls in its original packaging to the drive. Donations will benefit the Thompson Ecumenical Empowerment Group, which will distribute the donated boots to families in Woodstock and neighboring communities it serves.
Cash donations can be made at the drive, and check donations can be made payable to TEEG and mailed to the Woodstock Democratic Town Committee, ATTN: Holiday Winter Boot Drive, P.O. Box 813, Woodstock, CT 06281.
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It's a big one, everybody. This week is Off Panel's double-sized holofoil, acetate edition 50th episode (with a Gambit hologram on the cover), and David's longest tenured comic friend Brandon Burpee joins the show to talk about a little bit of everything. They talk their favorite anniversary comics, what made them so awesome, why they went away, their thoughts on Captain America: Civil War, Geoff Johns' ascension at DC's film wing, their Rebirth and Civil War II excitement levels, the leak of the DC Universe Rebirth special, thoughts on major sites leaning into spoilers, how comic sites have changed in their seven years talking about comics, and then the show closes with Brandon turning the tables and interviewing David about a variety of subjects.
Header image is from X-Men (vol. 2) #25, art by Andy Kubert. Intro music is Yo La Tengo's "Periodically Double or Triple", used with their permission (if they remember…I swear it's true YLT!).


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San Francisco Bulls have 5-1 record since center Marek Viedensky's arrival
By BY Examiner Staff • November 26, 2012 12:00 am
Perfect match: The Bulls' Peter Sivak (91) has been the biggest beneficiary of Marek Viedensky's arrival
After recording five points against the Ontario Reign on Friday, San Francisco Bulls center Marek Viedensky jumped onto the microphone at the Cow Palace.
"It feels great to play here," he told the crowd. "You're our seventh man on the ice."
The admiration is mutual. The Bulls are 5-1 since Viedensky's arrival from Worcester of the American Hockey League on
Nov. 15. The team had dropped nine of 10 games before the Slovakian center joined the roster.
"He's a guy who makes the players around him better," Bulls forward Dean Ouellet said.
No one is benefiting from Viedensky's presence more than linemate Peter Sivak.
The Czech forward is currently riding a six-game point streak (four goals, six assists) and he put together back-to-back three-point games against the Bakersfield Condors and Ontario last week.
"We're from the same country [the former Czechoslovakia] and most of the guys there play the same kind of style," Viedensky said. "I know where he's supposed to be and we can talk in our own language."
Viedensky has registered 10 points (four goals, six assists) in six games with the Bulls.
Special teams: Another key to the current four-game winning streak by the Bulls (8-10-2) is improved special teams play.
The Bulls' 4-2 victory in Bakersfield a week ago was fueled by three power-play goals and the team added two more against Ontario three days later. At one point, the Bulls had converted five of six power-play opportunities.
Prior to the breakout, the Bulls had scored only twice in 29 power-play chances.
"We've talked about using the defenseman and establishing our power play from the middle of the ice," said Sharks forward Ryane Clowe, who is working with the team on special teams. "We love to get it to the top, to the points and bomb it."
But penalty killing was the difference in a 6-3 win over the Stockton Thunder on Saturday. After jumping out to a 4-2 lead, the Bulls gave the Thunder a chance to play catch-up by committing four penalties in the game's final 30 minutes. But they shut the door with tight defense, stifling the Thunder's power play each time.
The Bulls are currently in sixth place in the ECHL's Western
Conference.
Hats off: Ouellet recorded the first hat trick in franchise history during Saturday's win. He now leads the team with 10 goals this season.
The hat trick was Ouellet's first since he played junior hockey for the Cape Breton Screaming Eagles in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League five years ago.
Ouellet said his first professional hat trick was particularly special because his parents were in town visiting from Edmundston, New Brunswick.
"They've never been to California, so it was awesome for them," he said.
Tags: Paul Gackle, Ryane Clowe, San Jose Sharks, sports


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If there is flexibility then negotiate, if not you influence. This vital programme defines the difference between Negotiating and Influencing and when to use each approach. Critically it challenges sales people to stop giving away cash – long term business relationships must be profitable. The only result worse than losing a contract is winning at the wrong price.
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You may have noticed at exhibitions how often staff talk amongst themselves, stare at their phones, just wait for someone to talk to them or occasionally pouncing on a passer-by. It is time to get your sales people engaging with customers, presenting with confidence and generating a return on investment.
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Genting Casino Westcliff is currently undergoing a multi-million-pound redevelopment project in order to attract more customers.
The casino, which is located around Southend-on-Sea in Essex, will be completely upgraded and remodelled by Friday, November 16.
According to reports, the plans will see the introduction of an "exciting new bar area" that will feature multiple state-of-the-art flat-screen televisions including a 98-inch LED screen that will be "the biggest single screen in Southend".
The bar, which will have a gold theme, is being upgraded with the intention to increase capacity as it airs live sporting events throughout the year including Premier League Football and boxing events.
It will also provide more service stations and reduce delays. Meanwhile, additional private booth areas are being installed with mobile phone charging points to provide more seating for customers.
The casino's toilet facilities will be modernised and new carpeting will be introduced throughout the casino. The venue's exterior will also be upgraded with new signage and neon lights.
Simon Woodford, the General Manager at Genting Casino Westcliff, said in a statement: "We are delighted to announce that the casino is undergoing a fantastic refurbishment.
The news comes after Genting Casino announced a partnership with International Gaming Technology (IGT) to launch a new gaming product titled SpinSplosion.
According to Genting Casino, SpinSplosion is an interactive tournament and "the first of its kind in the UK" and Genting UK is "the first casino operator in the country to offer their customers the chance to play".
It's currently only available at Genting Casino Manchester and Genting International Casino Birmingham but is expected to launch at Genting Casinos in Southampton, Westcliff and Sheffield within the next few months.


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Excavator Blamed For Island-wide Blackout In Puerto Rico
By The Associated Press • Apr 19, 2018
Steven Shepard / FEMA
An island-wide blackout hit Puerto Rico on Wednesday after an excavator accidentally downed a transmission line, officials said, as the U.S. territory struggles to repair an increasingly unstable power grid nearly seven months after Hurricane Maria.
Officials said it could take 24 to 36 hours to fully restore power to more than 1.4 million customers as outrage grew across the island about the state of Puerto Rico's Electric Power Authority. It was the second major outage in less than a week, with the previous one affecting some 840,000 customers.
"This is too much," said Luis Oscar Rivera, a computer technician who just got normal power back at his house less than two months ago. "It's like the first day of Maria all over again."
Authorities said the same contractor was involved in the two latest big power failures and had been fired. The outage last Thursday was set off when a tree limb fell on a power line as the contractor cleared land in central Puerto Rico and a backup line failed. On Wednesday, an excavator used by the contractor hit a transmission line near the south coast.
Several large power outages have hit Puerto Rico in recent months, but Wednesday was the first time since the hurricane struck Sept. 20 that the U.S. territory has experienced a full island-wide blackout.
The outage snarled traffic across the island, interrupted classes and work, and forced dozens of businesses to temporarily close, including the largest mall and popular tourist attractions like a 16th century fort in the historic part of Puerto Rico's capital. Long lines formed stations across the island, while authorities offered assurances that there was enough gasoline available.
Backup generators roared to life at the island's largest public hospital and at its main international airport, where officials reported no cancellations or delays. Meanwhile, the power company said its own customer service center was out of service and asked people to go online or use the phone.
Officials said restoring power to hospitals, airports, banking centers and water pumping systems was their priority. Following that would be businesses and then homes.
By late in the afternoon, power had returned to several hospitals and at least five of the island's 78 municipalities.
Carmen Yulin Cruz, mayor of the capital of San Juan, said the outage would not interrupt the last of a two-game series between the Cleveland Indians and Minnesota Twins, which is being played on the island. She said all emergency systems at Hiram Bithorn stadium are functioning and that tower lights and additional security will be placed at the stadium's parking lot.
Justo Gonzalez, the power company's executive sub-director, told reporters that workers were removing a collapsed tower Wednesday during unrelated power restoration efforts near the south coast and an excavator hit the transmission line.
"We are working in areas that are quite crowded with high voltage lines," he said.
Fredyson Martinez, vice president of a union that represents power company workers in Puerto Rico, told The Associated Press that he was concerned about the two back-to-back incidents.
"That is not normal," he said.
Government officials said a company hired by Cobra Energy known as Dgrimm was involved in both incidents that led to the power outages. Dgrimm had been asked to change its security protocols after the first incident, and it has since been terminated, said William Rios, power generation director.
"This is unacceptable for us," he said, adding that government attorneys were meeting with officials at Cobra Energy, a Mammoth Energy subsidiary.
Angel Figueroa, president of the power workers' union, told reporters that workers were investigating why a backup breaker at a main power station in the island's southern region did not function when the outage occurred, causing the entire electrical grid to shut down to protect itself. He noted it was the same problem that caused a 2016 power outage that affected the entire island.
Geraldo Quinones, a power company spokesman, said in a phone interview that crews are investigating why the breaker failed.
Rivera said he worries that such serious power outages are still occurring as the new Atlantic hurricane season, which starts on June 1, approaches.
"If there's a slight storm, we're going to be worse off than we are right now," he said.
Federal officials who testified before Congress last week said they expect to have a plan by June on how to strengthen and stabilize the island's power grid, noting that up to 75 percent of distribution lines were damaged by high winds and flooding. Meanwhile, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, which is overseeing the federal power restoration efforts, said they hope to have the entire island fully energized by May. Some 40,000 power customers still remain without normal electrical service as a result of the hurricane.
The new blackout occurred as Puerto Rico legislators debate a bill that would privatize the island's power company, which is $14 billion in debt and relies on infrastructure nearly three times older than the industry average.
Veterans Reuniting To Raise Awareness About Puerto Rico Crisis
By Bethany Tyne • Mar 9, 2018
Yuisa Rios / FEMA
Puerto Rican veterans will be reuniting for the first time in 30 years Saturday, and they'll be raising awareness about the current situation on the island.
For most of the veterans, this will be the first time seeing each other since they were stationed at Naval Station Roosevelt Roads in Ceiba, Puerto Rico, in the 1980s and 1990s.
Local Shelter Rescues More Than 100 Animals From Puerto Rico
By Hafsa Quraishi & Kyanna Riggins • Nov 2, 2017
Kyanna Riggins / WUSF Public Media
Volunteers from the Suncoast Animal League returned from their rescue trip in Puerto Rico Tuesday night.
Along with them came more than 100 dogs and cats who were unable to be properly cared for due to the limited resources available following Hurricane Maria.
Florida Starts Partnership To Give Puerto Rico Evacuees Jobs
Florida Gov. Rick Scott is partnering with the South Florida Puerto Rican Chamber of Commerce and a private university from the Caribbean island to offer jobs to Hurricane Maria's evacuees.
In Reversal, FEMA Says It Won't End Puerto Rico Food And Water Distribution Wednesday
By Adrian Florido • Jan 31, 2018
Updated 12:46 p.m. ET
A spokesman for the Federal Emergency Management Agency said Wednesday that the agency's plan to end its distribution of emergency food and water in Puerto Rico and turn that responsibility over to the Puerto Rican government would not take effect on Jan. 31.