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"The very existence of libraries affords the best evidence that we may yet have hope for the future of man." - T.S. Eliot
Sunday, November 11, 2012
River of Darkness
Author: Buddy Levy
Year: 2011
Genre: History
Rating: 4
Few people know that the name of the Amazon is actually Greek in origin. Most of the time, the Amazon is automatically associated with the enormous river commanding the northern part of South America, with a possible secondary association with the mythical all-female colony hidden deep in the thick jungles. If the person is really well versed in Greek literature, they might come up with Hippolyta, Euripides's fictional queen of the Greek Amazons. But isn't it odd how disparate the two are? The faraway women sequestered in ancient Greece and the indomitable tropical river.
That's the air of Buddy Levy's new book on the conquest of the Amazon, River of Darkness. Though he pours thick, vivid details in, constructing a true story of an incredible event, it seems marginalized by the structure of the book and the writing style. In fact, the topic of the book feels like it just doesn't belong.
Despite the scale of Francisco Orellana's fame in the 16th century, he seems to have slipped away from conquistador canon in favor of characters like Francisco Pizarro and Hernan Cortes, who toppled empires and killed thousands. Levy brings his journey back to us, though the telling leaves something to be desired.
The book opens with a gritty, visual narrative of the moment Francisco Orellana embarked on his fateful journey down the Amazon, destined to make him the first man to cross the entire continent of South America. Orellana originally came with the youngest Pizarro (fun fact: there were five Pizarro brothers, all notoriously cruel and effective conquerors) to the new Spanish land of Peru and began an expedition to find El Dorado and the Cinnamon Valley, two myths common throughout conquistador lore. Unfortunately for Pizarro, the intended conquest goes as wrong as possible, and he is forced to split from his trusted captain, Francisco Orellana.
Orellana takes the group's boat and goes in search of food for a great distance down the river, and rather than return, he continues down the river to explore and reach the sea on the other end. For a poorly outfitted, uninformed, and unprepared group of men, the journey has often been greeted with incredulity and accolade, for the dangers of the Amazon are legendary. Orellana managed to avoid poisonous fish and plants, enormous snakes, hostile natives, and tricky rivers to guide his men back to civilization on two islands north of modern-day Venezuela.
Levy relates the tale with remarkable amounts of research and commendable detail. He has unearthed the narrative of a priest who accompanied Orellana and made notes along the way, relating the man's remarkably diplomatic approach to the natives of the area. Most conquistadors would rather slash and burn their way into kingdoms, but Orellana had a gift for linguistics and managed to learn the rudimentary parts of the local language and even secured a month's room and board for his men with a local tribe.
Levy relates all these details with the cool, academic air of a historian, which turns the book into a dry pile of incongruous dust. It's horribly unfortunate, because such a remarkable piece of obscure history could be told in such a gripping way. The Amazon captures all our imaginations with the vivid beauty of a nearly untouched world, and Orellana was seeing it for the first time. Levy, however, take the clinical approach of not stepping into the captain's shoes and relies solely on documents. His purist attitude is admirable, but boring.
What's more, the book claims to be the story of Francisco Orellana, but spends much of its time telling the general history of the conquest of Peru. At 250 pages, Levy is short on space for this huge topic, and chooses to spend much of it talking about Gonzalo Pizarro and what happened after Orellana succeeded rather than the actual journey. In fact, only a little more than half the book is actually spent on its topic, which is bitterly disappointing. There is so much to discuss and so much to research, and Levy chooses only to scratch the surface. Perhaps he should have instead written a book about the Spanish conquest of South America-- he would have had more to talk about.
Altogether, the story is interesting, but very superficial. After reading Levy's book, readers who are interested will have to go out and pick up another book on the same subject for more detail.
Because it's only about a year old, River of Darkness is $13.99 on the Kindle and $17.82 for the hardback from Amazon. My library had a copy, so if you live in a city, yours might too; if not, skip this one. It's tantalizing, but there have got to be better books out there on this same subject that delve more deeply into Orellana's fascinating, groundbreaking journey.
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I haven't been very consistent in posting about my activities. Apologies.
I have had several weeks of doing no glass at all! The first of these weeks I spent on a life drawing course with 7 other people. Five days for only £100. This included meals and all the paper you could use. Oh yes. And a model and an instructor. Although I was only able to do the first 4 days, it was a great experience. I normally think I can do only two hours at a time before my concentration falls. Well with an instructor, I find I can concentrate longer. It was a great group of people from all kinds of backgrounds and experience.
The last day I had to go to chair the craftscotland Board meeting. We have appointed a new chief executive, and I didn't think I could leave her to cope on her own, nor my vice-chairman. One good outcome of the post meeting discussion was that I think we have convinced the vice-chairman to take on the post of chairman soon.
Then off to London for a week to see my daughter and go to some exhibitions. I got to see the Royal Academy show that included a number of my favourite artists - Braque, Calder, Miro, and Giocometti. It was a great show with lots of big stuff. There also were a number of charming small studies in pencil, charcoal and some pastels that showed the working up of ideas to the final pieces.
I also got in the last week of the BSMGP 40cm2 (Forty centimeters squared) show at the Cochrane Theatre. This required each of the selected artists to use a square format of 40cm. This provided a variegated wall of glass against the windows of the Cochrane Theatre bar area. I was there on a bright day which allowed lots of light through all the windows. A feature of the street scape outside the Theatre is a number of relatively young trees, giving a dappled light for the panels. Lots of variety, but not many surprises. But there was enough to occupy me for a couple of hours.
I went to the Sir John Soan Museum in Lincoln's Inn Fields. This is a great museum for those interested in architectural details. The attraction was the invitation to find the pieces of glass, ceramics and a few other materials that were created by students in response to the space. Well some of them were so well hidden that even with a crib sheet they were not easy to find. My favourite though was a "poured" piece of glass falling from a tap in the dressing room.
Good dinners, good conversations, and nice wines.
Then I came back to reality - work.
As you know, I have had difficulty with my large kiln over the past few months. I am now getting more confident about the results that I can get from it. The three pieces below are a screen between a bedroom and the stair up to the loft. It is more about decoration that privacy it seems to me.
The three pieces as shown are for a space 990mm by 860mm
The actual colour is somewhere between these two photographs. The upper one is as it was taken by the camera (me). the lower one is as colour corrected by Adobe. The colours are warmer than the bottom one, but not so yellow as the top. I suspect that I should take an evening class in photography.

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Judgment in the trial of former Liberian President Charles Taylor (in photo) will take place on 26 April 2012, in accordance with a Scheduling Order issued today by Trial Chamber II.
The Judgment will be delivered
BEERSE, Belgium, March 1, 2012/ -- In preparation of the conference "Healthcare In Africa", taking place in Cape Town on March 6 & 7, The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU), published the report "The Future Of
The Constitutional Court of Senegal last night (February 29th) released the much awaited Senegal's Presidential elections result and confirmed Le 2eme tour (second -round) scheduled for March 18th2012. (Photo: L-r Macky Sall and President Aboulaye
President Ernest Koroma, a former student of Fourah Bay College, University of Sierra Leone, and current Chancellor of the University of Sierra Leone, on 23rd of February 2012, appointed a veteran academic and religious leader,
Last Sunday, Kenny Dalglish led Liverpool to their first trophy in six years, as they overcame Cardiff on penalties at Wembley to win the Carling Cup. The Welsh side had taken a surprising early lead
In its determination to spread anti-corruption messages to Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs), the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) on Monday 27th February, 2012 held customized meeting with staff of the Makeni City Council at their Station
As part of their move to eradicate immorality within the educational sector in order to permit Sierra Leone attains her once enviable status as the Athens of West Africa the Attitudinal and Behavioural Change(ABC) Secretariat
The free health care scheme was launched in April 2010 by President Ernest Bai Koroma in order to reduce infant and maternal mortality rates in the country but certain medical practitioners are still bent on
Saudi Arabia's Health Minister Dr. Abdullah Al-Rabeeah (in photo) Wednesday announced in Riyadh that the Kingdom's Crown Prince Naif, deputy premier and minister of interior, approved an immediate supply of medicines to Sierra Leone. Below is the full


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The Role:* Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Economics, Marketing, Business Administration or any related. * Ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines * 4-6 years of experience in Marketing (Consumer), Telecom or FMCG fields are preferable; * Experience developing a strategy and executing on that strategy; * Strong analytical skills * Strong communication and presentation skillsThe Company:Major Company from Telecom industryEssential Skills / Qualifications:Develop consumer acquisition strategy and roadmap * To manage all marketing activities of assigned product to support company objectives; * To conduct analyses of the consumer market segment, including identification of key growth drivers, opportunities and risks; * To incorporate results of analysis into product strategy. * Leads development of product/brand strategy and marketing plans for assigned product/brand. * Participates in and evaluates market research and analyzes promotions, public relations, and advertising associated with assigned brands/products. * Works closely with sales leaders to identify opportunities/issues. * Designs, implements and evaluates marketing activities of AZ brands. * Reviews marketing programs and implements program changes. * Works with analysts to analyze market data and identify key segment drivers, growth opportunities and business threats. * Contributes to creativity of product packaging, presentation and promotional activities.About Fircroft:Fircroft has been placing people in specialist technical industries for approaching half a century, focusing on mid to senior level engineers for contract and permanent roles worldwide. By applying for this job you give consent for Fircroft to contact you, via email & telephone, to discuss your application along with future positions and Fircroft's services.
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How are the global resources of SCOR being used to support innovation in life insurance distribution?Within SCOR Global Distribution Solutions, which includes ReMark, our focus is to support our insurance partners globally in understanding and engaging with their end consumers. We see how quickly technology is enabling consumers to inform themselves and purchase very differently than how they used to – just a few years back – and we aim to remain ahead of that curve.
What are the most significant changes in "direct to consumer" marketing?The most meaningful change in direct to consumer marketing is that companies are coming to realize that to drive growth they need to focus on the consumer journey rather than just the offer. A price and brand strategy alone are not sufficient differentiatorsto attract consumers who are more likely to purchase from an insurer if it's easy and relevant for them.
We see insurers decreasing media spend (TV ads, for example) to re-invest in social media forums. From these forums, consumers signal interest and are guided through mobile application (with an increasing amount of chatbot usage powered by artificialintelligence) to review tailored product offerings. If the consumer wishes to speak to a "live agent" – without leaving the environment – they should be able to do so. This makes channel management more difficult for insurers but consumers want to transact whereand how they feel most comfortable, including using multiple channels during the same purchase.
ReMark conducts an annual Global Consumer Study (GCS). What are some takeaways from the last study that every life insurer should keep top of mind?The 2016 edition, You Can't Always Get What You Want, focused on the perception of life insurance needs from the viewpoint of the consumer and the inherit trust (or not) that they have in the industry. Some of the key takeaways were:
What can you tell us about the recently published 2017 study?Life is a Rollercoaster is our 2017 edition and focuses on a few key themes:
ReMark's 2017 study finds that a focus on health is a way in to the consumer for life insurers. The full study, Life is a Rollercoaster, is available for download online or request a print copy via email.
In the past, innovation came from within insurance companies and with traditional external vendor/partners. Now we see InsurTech startups moving into the insurance space. What's driving this?The most interesting aspect of most of these InsurTech companies that are moving into the insurance space is that they often aren't from the insurance industry. Once launching their products, they realized the very strong applicability their products or services havein the insurance space which is very broad (covering life, health, property & casualty).
The additional attraction for these startups is that Insurance is a very established industry and is traditional in its approach to change. So the breadth of applications that be can be deployed combined with the perception that the industry is ripe for change, if not outright disruption, is motivating many newcomers.
Plug and Play is a technology accelerator for startups and investors. They now have an InsurTech program. What's the significance of this to the industry?Plug and Play has been operating for more than 10 years and has invested in some of the biggest brands we know today, such as PayPal and DropBox. Their InsurTech vertical is relatively new but has grown to be one of their biggest verticals in the past 18 months with many insurers, brokers and reinsurers joining the program in search of innovation.
The significance is twofold. First, it means the industry is attractive for startups, and real innovation across all sectors of our business is to be expected. Second, it shows that theindustry participants recognize the changing landscape and are aiming to proactively embrace novel solutions either for internal improvements or better consumer engagement.
You attended the recent Plug and Play Expo. What areas of life/health insurance are generating the greatest interest among startups and entrepreneurs?We attended a selection summit and saw more than 50 start-ups present their products and services during "pitch" sessions. It was exciting to see so much energy and innovation being worked on across a wide range of our industry. For Life/Health specifically, the key areas were:
Technology and data are disrupting practically every aspect of life insurance. For this issue of SCORviews, we talked to three SCOR innovators who are advocates of doing things differently.
In this article, Richard De Sousa explains non-traditional distribution programs for SCOR's Global Distribution Solutions.


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Famous British actor and hell raiser Peter O'Toole (of Lawrence of Arabia fame) died last week, which is a great source of regret. My friend and sometime colleague George Parker recalls an occasion when he joined a poker school consisting ...Read More »
From now on ads should be no longer than five seconds says former enfant terrible Trevor Beattie
Trevor Beattie, the founder of Beattie McGuinness Bungay, did a turn at the Advertising Week Europe conference today at which he announced that 30, 60 and any other second ad above five was a waste of time and space – ...Read More »
BBC top duo of Entwistle and Patten caught asleep at the wheel as Jimmy Savile horror story unfolds
You have to feel for new BBC director-general George Entwistle – no, not that way – who has walked into the biggest minefield the corporation has faced since Andrew Gilligan's carelessly-worded (but true) allegation about Tony Blair and Alastair Campbell's ...Read More »
Peter Mandelson's Global LLP deal with WPP spins off to a good start
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Murdochs nowhere to be seen, as heads begin to roll
Here comes a chopper to chop off your head… Well, Rebekah Brooks' and Andy Coulson's heads at any rate. Along with those of 6 other hacks from The News of the World (ob. 2011) and The Sun. It's career death ...Read More »
Leveson is side-tracked by the politicians but Rebekah Brooks' day in court may be the clincher
The UK's Leveson Inquiry into media ethics, set up by PM David Cameron to take the heat off politicians for their cosy relationships with law-breaking newspaper groups, has well and truly backfired. For Cameron and co obviously, because their cringe-making ...Read More »
Craig Oliver and Norman Smith Leveson spat shows why spinners and hacks will always hate each other
The Leveson Inquiry entertainment goes on, with Tony Blair appearing earlier this week and being engagingly Tony-ish (the bastard), education secretary Michael Gove (a former employee of Rupert Murdoch as a journalist at the The Times) annoying his lordship with ...Read More »
Tony Blair's 'huge strategic brain' Alastair Campbell joins Tim Allan at Omnicom
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Tony Blair's chum Tim Allan sells majority of Portland PR to Omnicom
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Today, Franklin D Roosevelt's birthday, Congressman John Larson (D-CT), Chair of the US House of Representatives' Social Security Subcommittee of the Ways and Means Committee introduced the Social Security 2100 Act. If passed, it would be the biggest improvement to Social Security in more than 35 years, increasing benefits and strengthening the Social Security Trust Fund. And, it already has more than 200 co-sponsors!
The Social Security 2100 Act increases Social Security benefits for everyone an average of 2 percent. And, it ensures people's benefits rise appropriately with inflation. Historically, the inflation calculation has not taken into consideration the basket of services older people buy, particularly health care services, which have risen in cost faster than other services.
The Act recognizes that no one should retire in poverty; it helps people with low incomes by raising the minimum monthly Social Security benefit to 25 percent above the federal poverty level. At the same time, it protects people so that any increases in benefits will not affect people's eligibility for Medicaid or reduce their SSI benefits.
And, it lifts the cap on Social Security payroll contributions so that wealthy Americans pay their fair share of contributions throughout the year. Everyone with incomes above $400,000 would make payroll contributions.
The Act also reduces taxes for 12 million people receiving Social Security benefits with incomes over $25,000 and under $50,000 and couples with incomes over $50,000 and under $100,000. Today, individuals receiving Social Security benefits are taxed on their benefits if they have additional individual income over $25,000; couples are taxed on their benefits if they have additional income over $32,000.
The Act recognizes that Social Security, is a cost-effective government program that provides critical economic security to tens of millions of Americans. Americans earn their benefits through payroll contributions.
The Act also ensures that Social Security remains solvent for generations to come. Beginning in 2020, the payroll contribution for workers and employers would increase incrementally to 0.6 percent each by 2043, or a total of 7.4 percent from 6.2 percent today. This means an additional average worker contribution of .50 cents a week in 2043.
Congressman Larson and the bill's cosponsors have listened to their constituents. More than seven in ten Americans support expanding Social Security.
If you want Congress to expand Social Security, please sign this petition.
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LOS ANGELES, Aug. 22 (UPI) -- Despite its flaws, Warner Bros. and DC Comics' latest epic Suicide Squad should be celebrated for its diversity.
The villain-focused ensemble picture, which has been trashed by critics with a 26 percent rating on Rotten Tomatoes, has quietly given audiences probably the most diverse cast ever for a comic book film.
Quietly, because much like Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice from March, the film is continually trashed in click-bait articles for its poor quality, messy plot, outrageous premise and choppy editing. It's become a punching bag for critics who are perhaps exhausted from the onslaught of comic book adaptations.
What they're missing is how Suicide Squad represents a step forward for Hollywood, which has struggled with diversity, most notably leading up to the 87th Academy Awards as the #OscarsSoWhite social media campaign dominated headlines.
With standout performances by Will Smith (Deadshot), Margot Robbie (Harley Quinn) and Viola Davis (Amanda Waller), Suicide Squad is taking in a nice payday from the box office as minorities and women are coming out to support the film because they are finally being represented.
During the film's record-breaking opening weekend, studio data according to Rotten Tomatoes showed that women and girls made up 46 percent of the audience, which is high for a comic book film; 35-40 percent is the average. African-American and Hispanic moviegoers, meanwhile, accounted for 39 percent of ticket sales, Deadline reported, close to the percentages Furious 7 posted in 2015. That movie also featured a diverse cast.
These numbers matter and should teach studios that diversifying can equal higher box-office takes. Expect Disney's upcoming animated feature Moana to do the same big business as it features Polynesian main characters, one of which is a girl.
Suicide Squad having two African-American main characters -- one male and one female -- accompanied by another female protagonist, is unheard of in comic book films and in Hollywood in general. Its refreshing to see in the wake of studio blunders like Paramount's casting of Scarlett Johansson as Major Motoko Kusanagi, a role so clearly meant for an Asian actress in anime adaption Ghost in the Shell that it angered fans who spoke out about "whitewashing" in Hollywood.
While Suicide Squad and Batman v Superman have their issues, Warner Bros. and DC are leading the charge in terms of diversity. Wonder Woman, starring Gal Gadot, will be the first female character-led comic book film in years and the first to come out during the superhero film renaissance that started in 2008 with the release of The Dark Knight and Iron Man.
It's even more commendable when you compare DC to rival Marvel, which has only now gotten started on a female lead film, Captain Marvel, due in theaters in 2019. It's worth noting that DC got a woman into her own solo adventure in four years time with the launch of its extended universe film slate in 2013, while Marvel's launched in 2008.
Characters like Deadshot and Amanda Waller are more front and center than Marvel's collection of African-American characters such as Falcon and War Machine who've been regulated to sidekick roles behind Captain America and Iron Man respectively. Thankfully, Black Panther introduced in Captain America: Civil War, was made to stand on his own and will be receiving his own solo film in 2018.
Still, for all it does right, Suicide Squad does have moments of racial stereotypes.
Killer Croc (Adewale AkinnuoyeAgbaje) delivers a cringe-worthy line, demanding to have BET broadcast in his cell. El Diablo (Jay Hernandez) is a walking Mexican stereotype from Los Angeles who speaks in slang.
The future now looks bright for featuring characters of different backgrounds and genders. Wonder Woman, Captain Marvel, Black Panther and a rumored Cyborg film will keep the momentum going.


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Mary Kamangara's lifeless body was discovered on Sunday 27th January 2019 after she was reported missing by husband Joseph Karue.
She left her residence at Safari Park Gardens for Kahawa Sukari where she owned a hardware, when she vanished.
We have a chronology of what transpired before Mary was ruthlessly murdered.
'Nothing lasts forever' Last words of slain city woman Mary Kamangara
1. On Saturday 26th Jan 2019 the late Mary Kamangara and Judy Wangui Mungai (alleged lover to Mary's husband) pass each other between Garden Estate in Nairobi where Karue lived with his family. Wangui's house is located at Fourways Junction on Kiambu Road.
2. Wangui goes to Mary's home so as to meet her husband to solve a pending matter, on arriving she was welcomed by Mary's six year old son.
Check out photos of Judy Mungai, the woman arrested for allegedly helping kill her lovers wife
3. Wangui then convinces the boy to follow her so that she can go buy him pizza to which he obliges but not before informing his mum. It is reported that she was also coercing the boy so she could find out where his dad was.
4. Mary's son informs her that 'Daddy' s aunty' is at the door and despite Mary suspecting that Wangui was her husband's mistress she maintains her calm.
5. Mary invites Wangui in so that she (Mary) can go prepare as they head out for lunch, a request Wangui quickly turns down opting to wait outside instead.
6. Mary Kamangara and Judy head to Homeland Inn, a hotel located on Thika Road just after the Garden City Mall turn-off, for lunch.
7. Later Mary is said to have convinced Wangui to take her to her (Wangui's) house at Fourways Junction.
'Nothing lasts forever' Last words of slain city woman Mary Kamangara
8. On reaching Four Ways Mary confirms her worst fears that her husband was also the man of the house she had visited. This is because his photos were all over Wangui's wall.
9. An argument ensues and Mary's body was found dumped the next day.
10. Mary's husband was arrested at the scene where the body was found. On being questioned what he was doing there, he said a Facebook post in Kilimani Mums led him there.
The post had stated that a woman's body had been traced to that area.


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Emily (Thomas the Tank Engine)
Emily is a fictional, anthropomorphic steam locomotive from the television series Thomas and Friends. She is the only female member of the "Steam Team", the eight core characters of the series, and was the first female steam engine to be featured in the series. Emily is painted dark green and has large driving wheels and a shiny brass dome, of which she is very proud.
When she first arrived on the Island of Sodor, she took Thomas's coaches Annie and Clarabel by mistake, much to Thomas's dismay. However after she rescued Thomas and Oliver from an accident, Thomas forgave her. The Fat Controller rewarded her with two coaches of her own.
From Season 8 onwards she has been depicted as a rather bossy character, which can make her difficult to work with at times. She is sometimes a 'big sister' figure to smaller engines like Thomas and Percy. It is hinted though that Thomas might have a crush on her. And it's unknown if she would return the feelings.
Emily is unique among the Steam Team in not originating in the Railway Series, the books by the Rev. W. Awdry that form the basis of the television series. She is a relatively recent addition to the television series, arriving in Season 7.
Her Latin American voice actress is Xóchitl Ugarte.
Emily is based on a Stirling 4-2-2 of the Great Northern Railway. These engines were used on high-speed express services from York to London in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The Great Northern Railway used a dark emerald green livery on their locomotives similar to that carried by Emily.


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We had teal for this weeks #Colour_Collective. I think that sounds like a nice name so let's go with it. Teal, a new little fear. Works quite well on the cream body.
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Weekly shout out to my $10 patron, Warren from IWrite. Without people like Warren, I wouldn't be able to wake you all with my little fears and you'd probably cry a lot less in the morning than you already do.
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If you are searching for "Best Android Racing Games of July 2015", if yes then we must say you are on the right place. Here we have best racing games of july 2015, you all are going to love this place. We all love racing and we believe it is nothing else but racing that will take us miles. Thus, if you want to be in the game and enjoy it to the fullest then you must take the best android racing games that are meant for the month of July. There is no other option left with you ever if you enjoy these games to the best, enjoy.
Top 5 Best Android Racing Games of July 2015
#1. Joe Danger
For the easy month of July, this is the first game you can begin with. It is game which has been out there since the year 2010. For those of us game riders who love living under any cave or love being a stunt man, this game rules. There is no other dangerous and fun Joe as this game has been. It is a very good game and people love this game for the kind of fun it is. There are many other interesting layers in this game too.Download
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#2. Furious racing
This can yet be another game which people can like. There would be high speed and one can even watch the latest Fast and furious franchise. Furious racing is the things for you are in for some fast paced kind of action. This kind of game is ultimate fun. People are going to adore and simply believe this game happened for the kind of fun it brings to people. Nobody will say that you are bored when you have this game.
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#3. Asphalt Racing: Furious Fast
There is even some kind of physics behind this available mobile racer game which helps one to evoke those feelings where you would be reaching a maximum speed. Thus, you must know how to hit those top speeds. There is also the in-game visuals that really look good enough for people there's also a lot to enjoy when you get to hop into your favorite collection of eight cars. This game is fast paced, curious and very good. Thus, the game is lovely and fun. People love the game for the kind of fun it provides.Download
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This game is very good. There would also be motorbike skills in order to get yourself complete all manner of missions. There is even the chance of playing with a miniaturized rendition of this very console open-world game which is available. You are also in a position to take the game everywhere and anywhere. Racing is in every biker's blood and they are going to love this game for the kind of graphics it provides.Download
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This is a very 3D kind of set up game that is available. It includes mobile race and it also takes its physics very, very seriously as you drive around a trippy fun house stage. People love the game for the kind of stunts it has to provide to people and people simple adore the entire idea of being associated in this game. Thus, this game rocks for the kind of gaming graphics it has to provide.
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Hey guys! All of us living in Hong Kong will most probably get tired of the bustling and albeit exciting city lifestyle. Or when you're having the longest day at work without any kind of break from the computer screen, all we ever need is really a calming place for the mind to rest. That's why I want to show you guys what I discovered just a couple of days ago… The Serenity Above Exhibition.
Located in the heart of office buildings in Sheung Wan and buried in the corner of your usual lift lobbies, it may be quite hard to find. But like all heavens are, once you enter you'll be able to understand why it's done the way it is.
With soothing music in the background, I was in a whole new world when I entered the exhibition, and instantly I forgot about the hustle and bustle that was the corporate world a wall apart. The exhibition is two-parts, first the abstract ink paintings by Shanghai born artist Zheng Chongbin, then the stone sculptures by japanese priest and landscape architect Shunmyo Masuno.
The abstract paintings may not make sense at first glance, but curiously, when I was looking at it, I almost saw the way light filters through the darkness, and somehow that gave me some sort of inner peace and concentration. (kind of like meditation?) The stone sculptures on the other hand fortunately comes with a commentary, and expressed how the artist Masuno saw the different elements of life through the natural beauty that is stone.
My favourite is definitely the water, through both hard and soft medium, it really shows how water can be something that is both flexible and stubborn, in both shape and volume. For me, when I was studying the pieces, it took me back to my philosophy days in university, and really helped me reflect and refocus.
If you have a few more minutes, you can even watch a short clip of the artists talking about their pieces to get a better insight. I definitely recommend heading to the exhibition whenever you're around, even if you just have five minutes left from your lunch break. I'm sure you'll fall in love with the environment and vibe just like I did. If I could, I just might sit and meditate there…
Want to go? It goes on from now till 14/9/2014, and is opened from 11am to 7pm all week long. The address is G/F Cosco Tower, Grand Millennium Plaza, 183 Queen's Road Central, Sheung Wan (right beside the lift lobby!) You can also check out more info on their website.
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01-01-2011 | Review Article - E-Learning | Uitgave 1/2011 Open Access
Improvements in 25 Years of Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator Therapy
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- Netherlands Heart Journal > Uitgave 1/2011
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The questions can be answered after the article has been published in print. You have to log in to: http://www.cvoi.nl.
In 1980, Dr. Michel Mirowski and his team inserted the first implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) in a patient. Initially, ICD therapy was not widely accepted, and many physicians actually considered this therapy unethical. Large secondary and primary prevention trials, demonstrating a beneficial effect of ICD therapy in selected patients not only on arrhythmic death but also on all-cause mortality, stimulated a rapid growth in the number of implants and increased patient's and physician's acceptance. Improvements in size and weight, arrhythmia discrimination capabilities, battery technology, shock waveform and output, monitoring capabilities and defibrillator electrode technology eventually resulted in the current large number of yearly implants. Today, almost 40 years after the conception of the ICD and 25 years after the first human implant, ICD therapy is the treatment of choice for patients at risk for life-threatening arrhythmias either as secondary or primary prevention. Furthermore, with the more recent addition of resynchronisation therapy to standard ICD therapy, it became possible to treat selected patients with advanced symptoms of heart failure and to lower the risk of sudden death.


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Certainly, let's pause to honour and give thanks for the women among us who are mothers, grandmothers et al. The mothering ones who give us life, who nurture us and who bring us into adulthood. The ones who guide us, inspire us and call us their children.
In the Book of Proverbs, Chapter 31, the virtues of women are listed in verse after verse:
She rises while it is still night
And provides food for her household
And tasks for her servant girls.
Her lamp does not go out at night.
She is not afraid for her household when it snows,
For all of her household are bathed in crimson.
So exalted!
But It is important to remember the women in our midst who were thrown out of their parent's homes because they were pregnant (my mother was one such woman). Let us remember the women who suffer domestic violence and live in constant fear. Let us remember the hundreds of missing and murdered indigenous women and children who cry out to be heard.
We have spun Mother's Day in such a way that we have made a caricature of womenhood, by portraying women as beautifully coiffed and in perfect control of their world. I will never forget the pictures that were flashed around the globe when Kate Middleton, after having given birth just hours before, stood on the steps of the hospital in 6 inch heels, wearing a designer dress with a beaming husband by her side. Really? That picture did a grave disservice to the millions of women around the world who bear their children in squalor and in wretched circumstances.
The poverty of women and children around the world is appalling, so what better day than Mother's Day to acknowledge this crushing fact. Perhaps there is no better day than today to recognize that this will not change without a concerted effort by ALL of us. Men are not the "enemies" here, but allies in addressing the dreadful statistics that create so much suffering in the world.
People of faith – US – need to challenge the injustice of women receiving a full third less in salary than a man doing the same job. We need to stand up to the derogatory and demeaning sexual remarks that are made about women. We need to educate and eradicate sexism. And, above all, we need to have the courage to bring about changes that honour and respect every member of God's human family.
Mother's Day is an important day to be reminded of all these things!
Happy Mother's Day, Linda


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"This piece represents destruction in the form of a humble gift. Be wary of things that seem too good to be true."
About the Artist:
Zave Nelson was born in Atlanta, Georgia. He never met his mother. As a child Zave was a problem child, and stayed in trouble. Zave was introduced to art and in his words "art changed his outlook on life and has brought him closer to God. He now looks upon his life and talents as a gift, for which he is very thankful.
The Artist's Personal Statement:
"I am of the father, as the father is of me; therefore I do the will of him, through the expression of my craft."
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Eighth-ranked middleweight contender Derek Brunson suffered a loss in his last outing, losing to Robert Whittaker at UFC Fight Night 101 in November, ending his five-fight winning streak in the 185-pound division.
Brunson faces former middleweight champion Anderson Silva in the UFC 208 co-main event on Saturday in Brooklyn, N.Y., and expects to be right back in the title mix if he defeats the former pound-for-pound kingpin.
"I'd say I just fell in love with trying to knock people out really quick instead of letting the fight develop," Brunson said about his loss to Whittaker during a recent UFC 208 media conference call.
"Anderson is a great counter striker, but I'm pretty fast. If you look at my previous fights, I went in to finish, and I definitely knocked guys out," he added.
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Anderson Silva's name in any fighter's win column is a career defining accomplishment. But for Brunson it isn't just about getting a win over a legendary name. A win over Silva is his quickest path back into the title picture.
"I think so," he said when asked if a win over the former champion would put him right back in contender status.
"Middleweight is the best division in the UFC, in MMA in my opinion. The No. 1 guy through No. 15, there's some historical guys, so many game guys. Everybody is competing on the top level. Everybody is ready to fight. It's a coin flip in a lot of the matches," said Brunson.
Silva hasn't technically won a fight since October 2012. He was defeated by Chris Weidman twice in 2013, and was sidelined for more than a year after suffering a broken leg in his second fight with Weidman at UFC 168. His decision win over Nick Diaz in his return bout at UFC 183 was later ruled a No Contest after Silva tested positive to banned substances leading up to and after the fight.
Brunson doesn't think the losses on Silva record tell the entire story, and insists that Silva is still a dangerous opponent for anyone in the division.
"Anderson lost to Michael Bisping in a close fight. He actually knocked him out with a knee. It was kind of a little controversial with that. He broke his leg in one fight. He dropped his hands, which he typically does, but even in that fight. I always watch Anderson Silva and I always watch his fighting style. When he fought Chris Weidman the first time, I was like, really? When is this fight going to get started? He kind of kept his hands down toying with him. I guess he wasn't really intimidated by Chris Weidman's speed, and then Weidman caught him with a crazy combination," he said.
"So, me looking at the situation, I throw all those losses out. I'm looking at, I'm fighting a guy who is not as fast as he used to be, but this guy has all the skills in the world," Brunson added. "Those fights were all close. It was unfortunate events in those fights, so I think I'm getting a very game and a ready fighter."


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I have the great tripod head Manfrotto mod. 222 since 90's … it's an ergonomic dream: it has rock-solid quick release plate and when you pull the trigger it frees the head for movement in any direction.
However, some days ago I tried to use it after many years and I realize that it seem not to well support anymore a camera because the grip does not lock sufficiently the head, neither having set the maximum strength with the wheel (red cursor at the bottom). I read that the new model 322 is a little lighter and rated for twice the load, but I could not understand why my 222 did not work anymore appropriately … while still predecessor 3265 head works! I supposed that some plastic part was broken so I opened it unscrewing all screws … and then I realize that everything is well made of metal parts so it was only a matter of regulation and tighten of the 'tension screw' available on the opposite side of the grip (see screenshot).
It was then hard to reassemble the whole, because there are many little things an two springs (4 hands are needed!!) so I suggest you to simply screw/unscrew that screw 😉 … in order make the head work again properly: in fact the lock of the head is done simply applying the same strength on both sides (the screw one and the grip one).
Very useful are the following links I found:
- Original Manfrotto disassembled parts chart of the head (no more available in the official Manfrotto site)
- Specific step by step instructions for Bogen 3265/Manfrotto 222 disassembly and ball cleaning. (in the following I also copied the instructions available in that site, in order they won't be missed 😉
- http://www.manfrottotripodparts.com
- Some useful threads of some forums:


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How to Use SnapSave and Its Best Alternative to Save Snaps?
Snapchat is an image messaging and multimedia mobile application. This application was created by Evan Spiegel, Bobby Murphy and Reggie Brown. One of the principal concepts of Snapchat is that the pictures and messages are visible for only a short time before they become permanently inaccessible. This app was initially known as Picaboo and was launched for iOS only. With the passage of time it came to be known as Snapchat and came on the Android platform too. Due to this unique nature of this app, it gained popularity in no time. It is one of the top rated apps both in the Play Store and in the App Store. However, there are many people who want to save the Snapchats but don't know how to keep those 'short-lived snaps' forever.There are many applications like SnapSave available that helps to save snaps. The SnapSave app for Android and iOS is available easily online. The process is very simple, just read the instructions given below very carefully to learn how save Snapchats.
Note: - SnapSave for Android is no longer available in the Google Play Store.
- Part 1: How to Save Snapchats with SnapSave?
- Part 2: SnapSave Not Working?
- Part 3: Best SnapSave Alternative on iOS - iOS Screen Recorder
- Part 4: Best SnapSave Alternative on Android
Part 1: How to Save Snapchats with SnapSave?
SnapSave for Snapchat is a 'Save and Screenshot' application that allows people to save the photos without notifying the sender. Another unique feature of this app is that it allows the user to see other people snaps as many times as possible. The SnapSave app for Android was previously available on the play store but not anymore. It is still however, available in the iOS App Store. SnapSave works more like a replacement app for Snapchat.
Below are few steps that you can follow to save Snapchats with SnapSave
Part 2: SnapSave Not Working?There have been many reports that the SnapSave app is not working or has some log issues etc. But the most common error that shows is that it cannot connect with the internet or the phone is offline even when it has an active internet connection. This is because Snapchat never provides any third party developer official access to its APIs. But the presence of huge number of third party apps make it clear that reverse engineering isn't too difficult. Snapchat is finally paying attention to this issue and they have begun to shut down all the third party apps. They have also declared the usage of third party apps illegal and its usage will be against the terms and conditions of Snapchat. That's why SnapSave for Android has been removed from Google play Store.
Part 3: Best SnapSave Alternative on iOS - iOS Screen Recorder
After SnapSave has stopped working, many people don't know about any other alternative to save Snaps. But we found a great toolkit from Dr.Fone that can help you to save snaps. It is known as iOS Screen Recorder . It is extremely easy to use and offers both Windows version and iOS app version to help us save Snaps on iPhone/iPad.
iOS Screen Recorder
Easily and flexibly record your screen on computer.
- Mirror your device to your computer or projector wirelessly.
- Record mobile games, videos, Facetime and more.
- Support jailbroken and un-jailbroken devices.
- Support iPhone,iPad and iPod touch that runs on iOS 7.1 to iOS 12
- Offer both Windows and iOS programs (the iOS program is unavailable for iOS 11-12).
Part 4: Best SnapSave Alternative on Android
As mentioned above, the SnapSave app for Android has also stopped working and cannot be downloaded from any third-party website or the Google play store. So the Android users have also been keen on searching for the best alternative. The Dr.Fone has come up with a great tool MirrorGo Android Recorder .
MirrorGo Android Recorder
Mirror your android device to your computer!
- Play Android Mobile Games on your Computer with your Keyboard and Mouse for better control.
- Send and receive messages using your computer`s keyboard including SMS, WhatsApp, Facebook etc.
- View multiple notifications simultaneously without picking up your phone.
- Use android apps on your PC for full screen experience.
- Record your classic gameplay.
- Screen Capture at crucial points.
- Share secret moves and teach next level play.
How to save snaps with MirrorGo Android Recorder?
Follow the following steps very carefully to save snaps with the help of the Dr.Fone MirrorGo Android Recorder
A simple and easy alternative for SnapSave for Android, isn't it?
So today through this article, we talked about how to use SnapSave to save Snapchats and also about the best alternative of SnapSave on both Android and iOS platforms. Snapchat is an app whose principal feature is the temporary access to its stories and multimedia. It strictly prohibits the saving of any contents. According to an official report released, all the apps to save the snaps have been declared illegal according to the terms and conditions of Snapchat Inc. So please be careful while using the applications and follow all the steps to the utmost detail in order to get the best result. Enjoy everyone!
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Sheltering in a Weird Place: Notes from Quarantined Austin
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When New York-based writer Matthew Sedacca made the claim that Austinites invented the phrase "breakfast taco", he probably did not expect the level of outrage that he received from … Continue reading
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Local artist Julian Johnson offers a collage poem that was inspired by East Austin gentrification. Julian M Johnson is a student at Wesleyan University and lives in Austin, TX. Past works … Continue reading
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Documenting Austin with Matt Black
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Britain is due to leave the EU in 15 weeks with or without an agreement on future ties and officials from both sides are trading insults inspired by a 1970s WWII sitcom.
In a BBC documentary to be screened on Thursday, EU Commission vice president Frans Timmermans recalls British negotiators behaving like characters in "Dad's Army".
The beloved British series features a World War II Home Guard unit of mainly elderly volunteers and their madcap adventures as they await a German invasion that never came.
Timmermans, recalling Brexit talks with British ministers, said: "It's like Lance Corporal Jones, you know? 'Don't panic, don't panic,' running around like idiots."
On Thursday, Britain's junior Brexit minister Martin Callanan was asked about the comments as he arrived in Brussels for talks with other EU governments.
"I think Mr Timmermans needs to stop with the childish insults and if he was such a fan of Dad's Army then he would know the riposte of Captain Mainwaring to such comments: 'stupid boy'," he said.
Captain Mainwaring's "stupid boy" catchphrase was, in fact, aimed at his platoon's youngest member, Private Pike, rather than Jones, but the tone had been set.
British voters chose to leave the European Union in June 2016, but three years later the crisis continues to drag on, with the latest divorce date on October 31.
Outgoing prime minister Theresa May signed a withdrawal agreement with the other 27 EU leaders in November last year, but British lawmakers have refused to ratify it.
May will be replaced next week by the winner of the Conservative Party leadership election, probably former foreign secretary and Brexit campaign leader Boris Johnson.
Johnson has said he will demand the European Union renegotiate the terms of the withdrawal agreement and that he will otherwise leave the union without a deal on October 31.
But EU officials continue to insist that the accord stands.
"I think the position of the European Union is clear," Timmermans said Thursday, without resorting to light entertainment metaphors.
"We have an agreement with the UK and we stick to that agreement and we will wait for the new prime minister and then we will see what the United Kingdom wants," he said.
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"Lying in my plasic bed / Thinking how things weren't so cool to me / My baby likes to shoot pool / I like lying naked in my bedroom / Tying on the dinosaur / Tonight it used to be so cool / Now I've got the needle / And I can't bleed but I can't breathe / Take it away and I want more / And more / One day I'm gonna lose the war…"
— Sublime, "Pool Shark," Robbin' the Hood (1994)
Midday Saturday, May 25, 1996. Checkout time at the Oceanview Motel. Long Beach-based band Sublime was slated to play at San Francisco's Maritime Hall—but lead singer Bradley Nowell was face-down, unresponsive.
"I saw my best friend, naked, lying on the bed with his feet on the floor," Sublime drummer Floyd "Bud" Gaugh later recounted. "I remember laughing, thinking he had gotten so drunk the night before he couldn't make it into bed. But when I got no response from him… that's when the world came to a screeching halt."
EMTs arrived at the scene and pronounced the 28-year-old Nowell dead. In fact, they told Gaugh and bassist Eric Wilson, he'd been dead for hours. It was a week to the day after Nowell's marriage to Troy Dendekker and less than a year after the birth of couple's son, Jakob.
According to a story that ran two days later in the band's hometown daily, the Press-Telegram, investigators "said it will take weeks to confirm what family members say is obvious: Nowell, who had been clean and sober for two months, had stumbled, this time fatally, in his quest to conquer a five-year drug addiction."
A heroin overdose claimed the life of Nowell, just as Sublime stood on the verge of greatness. A year prior, the band performed at the inaugural Warped Tour, and since then had built a strong, growing following—on the West coast and beyond. They were poised for a European tour.
But Nowell died, just as the seminal radio hit "Date Rape" was peaking and mere months before the release of the band's third album, their first major-label record. Originally called Killin' It, it was renamed simply Sublime.
Grieving the loss of their bandmate, "brother" and primary songwriter, Sublime immediately disbanded but stayed on course to release Sublime and complete what they say was Nowell's dream. The single "What I Got" was certified gold by year's end—and later earned the #83 spot on Rolling Stone's list of the "100 Greatest Guitar Songs of All Time." The album, meanwhile, would go five-times platinum by the turn of the millennium.
A year later, a benefit concert featuring headliner No Doubt was held at the Hollywood Palladium "to promote drug awareness and prevention among fans" and honor the memory of Sublime's late frontman. "It's not a tribute," the widowed Dendekker told the LA Times. "We don't want to glorify the way Brad died… It's like everyone is desensitized to it—like it's OK because they were musicians. But it's not OK. And that's what we want people to know: enough already."
As is often the case with acts that burn out rather than fade away, some critics argue Sublime may never have achieved cult status were it not for Nowell's passing. And it's true that most fans were introduced to the band in the aftermath, with the flames fanned by things like much-hyped live footage of Nowell as a ghostly insertion into the cartoonish, saloon-set video for the song "Santeria." But the fact remains that Sublime is forever etched into alternative music history as one of modern ska's most influential groups, their music plucking the nostalgic heartstrings of a generation now coming into its own.
Immediately following Nowell's death, several band managers affirmed Sublime's absolute end. "I would assume that with Brad gone, they'd never play under the name Sublime again," Blane Kaplan told the San Francisco Chronicle. "I don't think Bud or Eric have any interest in making anything in the future with the name Sublime in it," added Jason Westfall in the Press-Telegram. "Sublime died when Brad died."
But 14 years later, Sublime has been resurrected. Founding members Gaugh and Wilson reunite at bottoms and beats and have brought into the fold fresh-faced, 22-year-old guitarist Rome Ramirez, who assumes Nowell's position.
When news of the revival broke in 2009—with a show at the Cypress Hill Smokeout festival—contention arose immediately. Not only with the to-be-expected chorus of fans claiming Nowell cannot and should not be replaced, but with a legal challenge involving the heirs to Nowell's estate. A preliminary injunction prevented the new lineup from calling itself Sublime, but the parties settled out of court earlier this year, with the agreement that the band will now be called Sublime With Rome.
The question, however, remains: is Sublime (With Rome) still Sublime? And, even if they are, or could be, why bother? Gaugh and Wilson—along with a large cast of other musicians—toured from 1997 to 2002 as the Long Beach Dub All Stars, and seemed content to let the past remain the past. But in recent years, the music industry has taken a beating and the reformation of once-big bands (with their built-in fan bases) now seems like one of a small handful of ways to make a guaranteed buck. Is the return of Sublime more marketing than music?
In a MauiTime interview, Ramirez insists it isn't. "That was 14, 15 years ago. That's a long, long time," he says. His enthusiastic humility—touted by bandmates—seems genuine, and is painted all over his candid tone. "I can think back to what I was doing [when Nowell died]—I was playing with Micro Machines," he laughs. In May 1996, Ramirez was seven years old.
"I can't really speak for [Gaugh and Wilson], but from what I've gathered, that was a fresh wound, then," he says. "It's sort of like if I were to lose my mother. Would I want a stepmom, like, months later? A year later? No fucking way! But over the course of time, things change, and you start to understand that was part of the mourning process."
It's simple, Ramirez says: "The guys just wanted to play music again. They wanted to play the songs they never have a chance to play—especially when you have something beautiful that you want to share with people." Of course, Gaugh and Wilson are free to play the old songs under a different name, but, Ramirez asks, "Why should they? It was their band—Brad, Bud and Eric. Brad passed away, and it's Bud and Eric now."
It's easy to paint Ramirez as some sound-alike lottery winner, plucked from obscurity for a marketing scheme. According to him, nothing could be further from the truth. "I met Eric through a producer—a mutual friend—and we just started jamming," he recalls. "I was the piece that put that together. [Eric and Bud] weren't really speaking. They were on basic terms for a little bit of time. Eric met me, and we became buddies, and I kind of bridged their relationship back.
"I think it came to the point where they believed in me so much and it felt so right between us," he continues. "There was a mutual chemistry and they felt confident to propel as the band again."
From the start the band has had a mobile studio and records constantly. "I'm actually in the studio right now," Ramirez says as we talk. What are they working on? "Well, it's just a song, but it's pretty rad. We're doing the pre-production on it right now. We've got about four or five songs that are already pre-recorded, as far as just skeletons go." He says they plan to hit the studio in February, and put out an album by December.
New songs like "Panic" have gotten decent airplay and earned Ramirez critics' cred, but audiences can expect just a small sampling of new work on this tour. "We only play four or five new ones," Ramirez says. "We have close to 40 songs we play onstage now, so we're definitely playing long, long sets. All the old classics and a batch of new ones." Fans can look forward to seeing Ramirez with the Dirty Heads—currently opening for Sublime With Rome—as he guests with the band on "Lay Me Down," a track that recently hit #1 on Billboard's alternative chart. That song makes two things apparent: Ramirez has smoother, more pop-styled vocal capabilities, and his renditions of Sublime songs are heavily influenced by Nowell's intonation.
It's a tricky line to walk, between mimicry and homage, but so far Ramirez has been well received.
"It feels amazing. It feels so good. We're selling out shows. [Audiences] love it and they're responding to the new songs really well," he says. "I don't see any negative. I'm sure if I go out and look for it, I could find it. I'm sure if I looked for animal porn, I could find that too. But I don't want to look for that stuff. I just go about what I do. And when I'm on the road, what I do is play a bunch of really great shows."
Ramirez has said that growing up, Sublime was not just one of his favorite bands, but his absolute favorite band. That may seem a tad too perfect, but he reiterates it in our interview. He says he's reminded of his good fortune "every day, man—it's really humbling, a total trip.
"One of the fondest memories I have is when we played a show in Arizona with Primus and Weezer—those are two of my top-five other bands in the entire world," he continues. "Primus stayed and watched my entire set—that was really cool. That was a crazy day in my little head."
Under the tutelage of Gaugh and Wilson—and under the supportive eye of bands he idolizes—Ramirez is fast learning the frontman ropes. The primary lesson he says he's absorbed has a direct connection to Nowell's death: "Flying straight, staying humble and not fucking with drugs—that's the key to this whole thing," he says. (Though he adds that his plans on Maui include snorkeling and "getting really drunk.")
"Keeping your head on straight, and keeping everything cool," he adds, saying the last word not just like he means to do it, but like he knows how to do it. "Be respectable, and everyone will want to work with you."
As with any enigmatic band member lost to tragedy, Nowell will never be replaced. Everyone—and especially the band—has been in agreement about that from the start. Since that May afternoon in 1996 when heroin claimed—and perhaps created—one of this generation's greats, there's no configuration that will ever be the original Sublime. But the worth of Sublime's continuance, even more than a decade later, is proven by the band's commitment to its sound, by sold-out shows and still-committed fans.
"Bud and Eric are pretty certain that Brad would have been really stoked about this," says Ramirez. "I don't think anyone could say that other than them—and whatever they say is what Sublime says, in my book." ■
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NCR Corporation announced today that Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Bill Nuti intends to step down for health reasons.
Nuti will remain in his position until the Board names a new CEO, at which point he will be named chairman emeritus and continue to provide his expertise as a consultant to NCR.
Nuti has served as president and CEO of NCR since 2005 when he first joined the corporation and was later named chairman in 2007.
The Board has begun a search for Nuti's successor, which they expect to be completed within the next couple of months.
NCR also announced that Mark Benjamin has resigned from his role as the chief operating officer and will be succeeded by Paul Langenbahn, executive vice president of NCR Software.
Prior to NCR, Langenbahn served as president, Radiant Hospitality Business Unit, until 2011 when the firm was acquired by NCR.
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Perkins Welcomes Fall 2015 Students
New Student Orientation Aug. 20, Feast of Beginnings Aug. 26
| Dean William B. Lawrence, with faculty and staff, welcomes fall 2015 students to Perkins School of Theology.
Perkins School of Theology welcomes our new and returning students to the Dallas campus and the Houston-Galveston Extension Program! New student orientation kicks off Aug. 19 at 6 p.m. with an introduction to Bridwell Library followed by a community-wide ice cream social. The day-long orientation will be held from 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Aug. 20 in Dallas.
The first day of classes is Monday, Aug. 24 in Dallas and Thursday, Aug. 27 in Houston. The Feast of Beginnings will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 26 in Perkins Chapel.
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You don't have to buy a sports car or a coupe to satisfy your need for speed. There is a multitude of four-door sedans that will surely do the trick. These cars come in just about every size and price point, and are available from a wide variety of automakers.
Since there are so many powerful sedans on the market, we had to narrow it down. You may find that there are others that are not featured here. For this list, we picked only cars that come in four-door configurations, and each of them can sprint from zero to 60 mph in four seconds or less.
If you want a supercar-fast sedan for mere luxury-car prices, the Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat or BMW M3 will get you plenty of punch for under $70,000. Perhaps you're looking to really splurge? How about a Porsche Panamera Turbo for $146,900? It can hit 60 mph from a standstill in an incredible 3.4 seconds. You can spend a significant amount more if you prefer a top-of-the-line Mercedes S-Class, or you can race to 60 mph a second sooner with a Tesla Model S.
With these cars, you can get your dose of excitement, all while retaining some practicality. Click through to learn more details about the fastest sedans in our rankings.
2017 Alfa Romeo Guilia Quadrifoglio
0-60: 3.8 sec | 505 hp | $72,000 (Details Below):
The Alfa Romeo Guilia Quadrafiglio is known to lap Germany's Nürburgring faster than some supercars. It comes with a 505-horsepower twin-turbocharged 2.9-liter V6 that will take you from zero to 60 mph in 3.8 seconds, with a top speed of 191 mph. This a quite a feat for $72,000.
2017 Audi RS 7 Performance
0-60: 3.6 sec | 605 hp | $129,500 (Details Below):
The Audi RS 7 Performance trim is equipped with the same turbocharged 4.0-liter V8 engine found in the RS 7, but it's tweaked to deliver an additional 45 horsepower. It tops out at 190 mph, and will get you to 60 mph in 3.6 seconds. When you're not testing out its driving dynamics, you can fit the whole family and their cargo, thanks to the RS 7's hatchback design.
2017 Audi S8 Plus
0-60: 3.7 sec | 605 hp | $126,900 (Details Below):
The super luxury Audi S8 Plus starts at $115,000. The Dynamic Package, which costs an extra $1,000, includes a sport exhaust and ceramic brakes and is capable of a 190-mph top speed. The 605-horsepower turbocharged 4.0-liter V8 goes from zero to 60 mph in 3.7 seconds. You can seat five comfortably, but cargo space is slim.
2017 BMW M3 Competition
0-60: 3.9 sec | 444 hp | $64,000 (Details Below):
The BMW M3 comes equipped with a 425-horsepower twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter V6 engine. Add the $4,750 Competition package and you get 19 additional horses, 20-inch forged wheels, and a retuned suspension. It can pull off a zero to 60 mph sprint in 3.9 seconds. A six-speed manual transmission is standard. The rear seats have a reasonable amount of space for a small car.
2017 BMW Alpina B6 Gran Coupe
0-60: 3.7 sec | 600 hp | $122,500 (Details Below):
There are two options when it comes to the BMW 6 Series. The $122,500 limited-production Alpina B6 Gran Coupe features a 600-horsepower twin-turbocharged 4.4-liter V8 engine. It is capable of a 200-mph top speed and goes zero to 60 mph in 3.7 seconds. The rear seats in the Gran Coupe offer more space than other 6 Series models.
For about $9,000 less ($113,700), you can get in the high-performance M6, with its 560-horsepower twin-turbo 4.4-liter V8. It comes with a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission or a six-speed manual. It will get you to 60 mph in around four seconds.
2017 BMW M760i
0-60: 3.6 sec | 601 hp | $153,800 (Details Below):
Like the 6 Series, the BMW 7 Series also offers two obscenely fast choices, and you will enjoy spacious seats and class-topping cargo capacity. The top dog is the $153,800 M760i, with its 601-horsepower twin-turbocharged 6.6-liter V12 that can take you to 60 mph in a blazing 3.6 seconds.
The second-most powerful 7 Series, the Alpina B7, "only" has 600 horsepower and a 4.4-liter V8. However, it will still race from zero to 60 mph in 3.6 seconds. It will also save you about $17,000 ($137,000).
2017 Cadillac CTS-V
0-60: 3.6 sec | 640 hp | $85,995 (Details Below):
With the highly athletic Cadillac CTS-V, you get a lot of horsepower for your money, when compared to competing models. The 640-horsepower supercharged 6.2-liter V8 can deliver you from a stop to 60 mph in about 3.6 seconds. The base CTS was the winner of our 2017 Best Luxury Midsize Car for the Money award.
2017 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat
0-60: 3.7 sec | 707 hp | $65,945 (Details Below):
The Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat is the least expensive sedan on this list, and it tops all others in horsepower. It comes equipped with a 707-horsepower 6.2-liter supercharged V8 engine, which is capable of a 204-mph top speed and a 3.7-second zero-to-60 mph dash. There's room for adults in back, and it offers a decent amount of trunk space.
2017 Mercedes-AMG C63 S
0-60: under 4 sec | 503 hp | $72,800 (Details Below):
The $65,200 Mercedes-AMG C63 features a 469-horsepower twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V8 that will hit 60 mph in four seconds. The AMG C63 S, with its 500 horses, is even faster, but it costs $7,600 more. The rear seats are cramped, and cargo space is about average.
2017 Mercedes-AMG CLS63 S
0-60: 3.6 sec | 577 hp | $108,900 (Details Below):
The Mercedes-AMG CLS63 S is the top-of-the-line performance trim. It's equipped with a robust 577-horsepower turbocharged 5.5-liter V8, mated to a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. Mercedes says it accelerates from zero to 60 mph in 3.6 seconds and has top speed of 186 mph. Rear-seat space and cargo capacity are at a minimum.
2017 Mercedes-AMG S63
0-60: 3.8 sec | 621 hp | $144,700 (Details Below):
If you were hoping for a fast Mercedes with lots of space for passengers, the S-Class offers a few options, but it will cost you. The top-of-the-line AMG S65 comes with a twin-turbocharged 621-horsepower 6.0-liter V12 engine that will take you from zero to 60 mph in around four seconds. Surprisingly, the much less expensive AMG S63 ($144,700) comes equipped with a 577-horsepower 5.5-liter V8 engine that can do it in 3.8 seconds.
2017 Porsche Panamera Turbo
0-60: 3.4 sec | 550 hp | $146,900 (Details Below):
The Porsche Panamera Turbo uses a 550-horsepower 4.0-liter V8 engine to top out at 190 mph and tackle a zero-to-60-mph blitz in an incredible 3.4 seconds. This is the fastest gas-powered car on our list. Not only is it ridiculously potent and athletic, but it also offers spacious and inviting seating for all passengers, and a fair amount of trunk space.
2017 Tesla Model S P100D
0-60: 2.5 sec | 691 hp | $140,000 (Details Below):
The Tesla Model S P100D, with its all-electric powertrain, undercuts the Panamera's time by nearly a full second or more. Tesla said the top-of-the-line Model S could hit zero to 60 mph in 2.5 seconds, with standard Ludicrous speed mode and launch control.
Since then, the automaker has released an over-the-air Ludicrous Plus update, and a third-party recorded a zero-to-60-mph run that eclipsed 2.5 seconds. The Model S offers substantial cargo space and adequate room for all passengers.
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1. Since I'm hosting the 4th of July Potluck here at Franke Tobey Jones this evening, I decided to order lunch from the Dining Room. I'm having BBQ ribs, and corn on the cob, and Big Al is having salmon and home fried potatoes. I'm so pleased I can do this easily.
2. I read a really good piece from Kathy Escobar called "An Unhappy 4th". She says pretty much what I've been feeling. Please click through and read this, particularly the end. "Our freedom is all tangled up together, in the words of civil rights leader and voting and women's rights activists, Fannie Lou Hamer: 'Nobody's free until everybody's free.'"
3. Tacoma Freedom Fair is held on July 4th every year. It's a big festival (you wouldn't catch my old bones down there, but youngsters love it). There are bands, and food booths and all kinds of carnival activities. One of their features is an Air Show. This year it lasted almost an hour, and included an F-16 doing acrobatics, and a P-51. After the acrobatics, the F-16 formed up with the P-51 and they flew along the waterfront in formation. It was pretty cool. The F-16 was too fast for me to get a picture of but here's one of the P-51 that I took from my front yard.
4. Nice potluck picnic with folks from the Duplexes. Everybody brought too much, of course, and we had lots left over. Big Al made macaroni salad because he wanted some and it's better to make it for a potluck when somebody else will eat some of it. And I made potato salad because I wanted some. We'll be eating those for a week. (Not that I'm complaining.)
5. Good weather and nice friends make holidays fun.
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The Square Root of Learning – Podcast Episode 20
Hannah and Colleen traipse through the world of Iraqi Education! What are public schools? What are private schools? How are things run differently? All these questions and MORE on this episode of Between Iraq and a Hard Place!
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There is a saying in Kannada, "Ellu bella thindu olle maathadi"; it translates to "eat the mixture of sesame seeds and jaggery and speak only good" - and it is comprehending the heart of this culture that makes celebratingMakara Sankranti at Dakshin special.
Authenticity has many benefits. For those who want to upscale their Sankranti feast (equally, homesick Bangaloreans who cannot return home for the festival), knowing that they can count on Dakshin to provide them with "ellu" and "bella" (sesame seeds and jaggery) in a way that honours the traditions.
About Makara Sankranti At Dakshin And Elsewhere
This is the Suggi or harvest festival for farmers of Karnataka. On this auspicious day, girls wear new clothes to visit those close to them, with a Sankranti offering in a plate. This ritual is called "Ellu Birodhu." The plate will have "Ellu" (white sesame seeds) mixed with fried groundnuts, neatly cut dry coconut and fine cut bella (jaggery). The mixture is called "Ellu-Bella". The plate contains Sakkare Acchu (shaped sugar candy moulds) with a piece of sugarcane.
This festival signifies the harvest of the season, since sugarcane is predominant in these parts. Ellu Bella, Ellu Unde, bananas, sugarcane, red berries, haldi and kumkum and small gift items useful in everyday lives are often exchanged among women in Karnataka.
However, what you will not find at the Dakshin is "Kichchu Haayisuvudu" - an important ritual is display of cows and bulls in colourful costumes in an open field. Cows are decorated for the occasion and taken on a procession and they are also made to cross a fire.


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Padma award row: Saina Nehwal's conduct shows her in a poor light
Saina Nehwal is one of India's brightest sporting stars, but her complaint that she was being ignored for the Padma Bhushan should have been avoided.comment Updated: Jan 06, 2015, 06:43 IST
Saina Nehwal is one of India's brightest sporting stars, but her complaint that she was being ignored for the Padma Bhushan should have been avoided.
The needless controversy is the latest episode of sports personalities throwing a tantrum even when another deserving athlete is chosen for an accolade.
The badminton ace said she was "sad" the sports ministry didn't push her case, after wrestler Sushil Kumar was chosen.
Ms Nehwal, awarded the Padma Shri in 2010, pointed out that she was ignored earlier because she didn't meet the criteria that requires the completion of five years between two Padma awards and that the grappler, who received the Padma Shri in 2011, was being awarded prematurely.
It came as sour grapes, although the ministry took note of her sentiment and announced on Monday that it was recommending her name as well.
Ms Nehwal has since blamed the media for the controversy, but it is clear that she has piped down only after being assured that she would be in the list announced on Republic Day.
It is not anybody's case that Ms Nehwal does not deserve the award, far from it. But being awarded a year later will not take anything away from her achievements.
She should also have appreciated that Mr Kumar had won a second Olympic medal, a silver this time, in London 2012. She won the bronze at the London games, and three titles on the international circuit last year, but had skipped the 2014 Commonwealth Games and at the Incheon Asian Games lost early in the singles.
The practice of sports personalities kicking up a fuss must stop. Shooter Gagan Narang had threatened to skip the Delhi Commonwealth Games after Ms Nehwal was chosen for the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna ahead of him. He eventually participated and was picked for the award the next year.
Discus thrower Krishna Punia lodged a major protest after shooter Ronjan Sodhi got the khel ratna.
The government and sports federations perhaps can show more sensitivity and reach out to athletes to avoid the choice of awards becoming a public spectacle every time.
The right choices, of course, should be made every time.