text:
Brian Kemp: Conflict of Interest Is Not the Only Georgia Voting Issueby Nsenga K. Burton, Ph.D., NNPA Newswire Entertainment and Culture Editor October 24, 2018
The State of Georgia is home to one of the most watched 2018 gubernatorial elections in the country. Democrat Stacey Abrams, a former State House leader, is literally neck and neck with GOP candidate Brian Kemp, Georgia's current Secretary of State. With two weeks left before election day (Nov. 6), the two candidates are statistically tied.
Abrams has already made history as the first black woman to receive a major political party gubernatorial nomination in the nation and is poised to make history again if she becomes the nation's first African-American woman governor.
Kemp has come under fire because as Secretary of State, he enforces Georgia's voting laws including the controversial "exact match" laws, one of the most controversial set of voting laws in the country.
Overseeing the voter registration process for your state while you're actually campaigning for votes in a state election is a definite conflict of interest, which isn't the only issue. The exact match laws enacted by the Georgia legislature are also problematic for a variety of reasons including the high probability of error.
According to this 2017 Georgia law, if Secretary Kemp, whose middle name is Porter has Brian Porter Kemp on his Georgia driver's license which he plans to use as his ID for voting, registers to vote as Brian Kemp without Porter as his middle name, then his registration can be flagged because it is not an "exact match."
Kemp's office recently blocked the registrations of 53,000 voters because of various violations. Out of those voters, 70 percent of the blocked registrations belong to African-Americans. Georgia's "exact match" laws can also "hold" or "block" registrations that are missing hyphens between names. Not surprisingly, this caveat can impact Latinx voters, many of whom have hyphenated names. Abrams, who has called Kemp "is fighting against the lawsalong with other groups who say the laws are in place to suppress minority votes.
Kemp's camp says the laws are in place to maintain the integrity of the voting process and to protect against voter fraud. Where is the concern for integrity when a candidate who is running for office is also overseeing the voter registration process? Shouldn't Kemp have stepped down once he secured the GOP's nomination? If integrity or the appearance of integrity is so important to the voting process, then why haven't these issues also been addressed?
Many are wondering what happens if your registration is flagged? The flagged voter is notified and can try to have the registration reconciled at the polling station or voter registration office. If the person fails to vote in a particular election, then the registration is cancelled after 26 months. It seems the state should try and reconcile the voter registrations before placing the registrations on hold; that would be showing integrity.
In 2016, Kemp's office was previously sued by a group of civil rights organizations because the office enacted the exact match requirement for voters upon assuming the office of Secretary of State in 2010.
Between 2013 and 2015, 35,000 voter registration forms were blocked and the majority of them belonged to minority voters. One year after settling the lawsuit and "retiring" the exact match program, the GOP controlled Georgia legislature passed a new exact match law.
There is now another lawsuit, which will probably not be decided in time for the November election. What Kemp's office refers to as "voter roll maintenance," his opponents call "voter roll purges."To offer context, Kemp's office has canceled over 1.4 million voter registrations since 2012. In 2017, 670,000 registrations were canceled.
What does this mean? Georgia's registered voters need to check their voter registration status immediately, particularly if they plan to vote in the November election. If the voter is flagged, then the voter needs to reconcile the voter registration with the elections office in their county of residence prior to the November 6 election.
Unfortunately, the laws are probably not going to be changed prior to this election. It seems that Kemp has absolutely no plans of stepping down from his role as Secretary of State before the election.
The fate of this historic election truly rests in the hands of Georgia voters. The question remains will enough voters turn out for the election and bring the 'blue wave" to a decidedly red state, despite the ongoing efforts to stymie voter registration and participation? Time will tell and so will voter turnout.
Nsenga K. Burton, Ph.D. is the entertainment and culture editor for the National Newspaper Publishers Association. She is founder & editor-in-chief of the award-winning news blog The Burton Wirewhich covers news of the African Diaspora. Follow her on Twitter @Ntellectualor @TheBurtonWire.


text:
Gamers patiently waiting to know the price of the highly anticipated Oculus Touch virtual reality controllers that have been designed by Oculus to be used with the Oculus Rift virtual reality headset.
May be interested to know that promotional literature within a Game store in London has revealed that the Oculus Touch price will be £190 within the UK.
At the current time Oculus has not made any official announcement as to when the Oculus Touch controllers will be available worldwide and has not yet revealed any pricing. Although it seems pretty imminent if promotional literature is already available to game stores. Oculus explains a little more about their design.
Before you even pick up a pair of Touch controllers, you know how to use them. Intuitive actions in VR feel as natural as using your real hands. Groundbreaking new experiences made possible by Oculus Touch. Constellation tracking lets you manipulate objects in your virtual environment with extraordinary precision.
For more information on the new Oculus Touch controllers jump over to the official Oculus website for details and full specifications by following the link below.
Source: Road To VR : Twitter

subset: commoncrawl


text:
1743 Fairmount AveFairmount, OH 45214
1 bed
3+ bed
Renovated inside and out, this building features a new roof, two new water heaters, and two new furnaces. The same management company is happy to help investors manage this building.
Fairmount has its beginnings as farmland in the early 1800s. With the industrialization of the Mill Creek valley, factories were established including breweries with the immigration of German residents. The community also attracted Italian newcomers in the early 1900s. In the several distinct neighborhoods developed throughout the years: North Fairmount, South Fairmount, Millvale (northeast) and English Woods.
1743 Fairmount Ave
Fairmount, OH 45214


text:
Recommended Talents
Recommended Raiding Build
Single Target:
- Deathbolt
- Siphon Life
- Demon Skin / Burning Rush / Dark Pact
- Phantom Singularity
- Demonic Circle
- Haunt
- Dark Soul: Misery
Cleave (Multi DoT):
- Deathbolt
- Absolute Corruption (Writhe in Agony with "Sudden Onset" pieces)
- Demon Skin / Burning Rush / Dark Pact
- Phantom Singularity
- Haunt
- Dark Soul: Misery
Recommended Mythic+ Build
- Deathbolt
- Absolute Corruption (Writhe in Agony with "Sudden Onset" pieces)
- Demon Skin / Burning Rush / Dark Pact
- Phantom Singularity
- Demonic Circle
- Haunt
- Dark Soul: Misery
Boss specific recommendations and strategy:Raid Bosses
Talents Discussion
Tier 1 (15)
Nightfall: RPPM chance that Corruption makes the next Shadow Bolt instant and deal 25% increased damage.
Drain Soul: Deals 100% increased damage below 20% and gives one Soul Shard if the target dies. Replaces Shadow Bolt.
Deathbolt: An instant ability that deals damage equal to 30% of your dots remaining time.
Raiding: Deathbolt
Mythic+: Deathbolt
Tier 2 (30)
Writhe in Agony: Increases Agony stacks cap by an additional five.
Absolute Corruption: Makes Corruption permanent (24 seconds against PvP targets) and increases its damage by 15%.
Siphon Life: Additional DoT to maintain.
Raiding: Siphon Life for Single Target encounters, Writhe in Agony for Multi DoT encounters and Absolute Corruption can be potentially better on fights with a lot of targets frequently alive.
Mythic+: Absolute Corruption unless you have at least one "Sudden Onset" trait.
Tier 3 (45)
Demon Skin: Makes Soul Leech regenerate passively and increases the cap by 15%.
Burning Rush: Increases movement speed by 50% but makes you lose 4% of your healthpoints every second it's active. You can't be slowed while having it active.
Dark Pact: Sacrifices 20% of your health and gives you a 250% shield of the sacrificed healthpoints.
Raiding: Demon Skin is a good passive choice while Dark Pact can be really useful on encounters with hard-hitting abilities. Burning Rush is great for bosses with a lot of movement involved.
Mythic+: For higher keys I can definitely recommend running with Dark Pact. On lower keys Burning Rush might be more useful.
Tier 4 (60)
Sow the Seeds: Embeds one additional target per seed cast.
Phantom Singularity: A strong AoE DoT with a 45 seconds cooldown.
Vile Taint: An AoE DoT with a 20 seconds cooldown.
Raiding: Phantom Singularity will be always the best choice.
Mythic+: Vile Taint is a little bit stronger than Phantom Singularity on AoE but considerably weaker on bosses. So Phantom Singularity wins overall in dungeons.
Tier 5 (75)
Darkfury: Reduces the cooldown of Shadowfury by 15 seconds.
Mortal Coil: Fears the target for 3 seconds and heals you for 20% of your maximum healthpoints.
Demonic Circle: You can place a circle on the ground for up to 15 minutes to teleport at a later point to that location.
Raiding: Demonic Circle is usually the best choice. It's great to minimize movement. Mortal Coil can be useful for bosses with heavy incoming damage.
Mythic+: Both Darkfury and Mortal Coil are really good. Demonic Circle will be only for really specific dungeons/bosses useful.
Tier 6 (90)
Shadow Embrace: Shadow Bolt stacks a debuff on the target that increases your damage per stack by 3% for 10 seconds. Caps at 3stacks.
Haunt: A 15 seconds cooldown with decent damage that increases your damage against that target for 15 seconds by 10%. If the target dies the cooldown is reset.
Grimoire of Sacrifice: Sacrifices your pet for a RPPM chance to make your spells deal additional damage. You gain the ability of your sacrificed pet.
Raiding: Haunt
Mythic+: Haunt
Tier 7 (100)
Soul Conduit: Every Soul Shard has a 15% chance to be refunded.
Creeping Death: Reduces the duration of all your dots. This makes the pandemic window also smaller for re-dotting.
Dark Soul: Misery: A 2 minute cooldown that increases your haste by 30% for 20seconds.
Raiding: Dark Soul: Misery
Mythic+: Dark Soul: Misery


text:
10% off when you subscribe to updates (exclusions apply)
She Could Sew She Did
Handmade Gifts, Clothing and Accessories
Regular price
Beautiful handmade girls dress perfect for any special occasion, party or vintage style flower girl or bridesmaid dress. Made with the Isobel pattern from Violette Field Threads featuring a wrap around back closure with 4 buttons on small sizes and 6 buttons on larger sizes, vintage rounded square neckline and full gathered skirt for a little girls dream of a dress. This is a timeless piece that any little girl will want to wear again and again and that you will want to keep to pass down generations
Pictured in an Age 3 made up in Essex Linen Rose with a lined bodice, there are endless options to add and embellish the design for custom-made item and make her your very own. Available in Age 2 to Age 9/10
For fabric options please see my Fabric Choices or Vintage Fabric Choices and add which you require to the cart
This dress contains buttons which could present a choking hazard if they come loose. Button and buttonhole sites are strengthened with interfacing.
Please note the sizes below are these are the FINISHED item measurements. The Isobel dress has a slim to moderate fit. Measure your child around the waist, add 1" for ease and choose the size closest from the measurement chart. If your child falls between sizes you may choose to size up. The Isobel dress is designed to hit just above the knee. If you wish to have a longer or shorter dress length please feel free to contact me about making a custom size.
Size Waist Length from shoulder to hem
Age 2 20" 19 3/4"
Age 3 20.5" 21 3/4"
Age 4 21" 22 5/8"
Age 5 22" 24 1/2"
Age 6 23" 25 3/4"
Age 7 24" 28/ 1/4"
Age 8 25" 29 5/8"
Age 9/10 26" 31"
All measurements are approximate
Cool wash line dry, cool iron. Fabric has been washed prior to construction so no shrinkage should occur
Items ship up to 4 weeks from date of completed order


text:
Beer You Go Blog
Beer Run 009 - Blood Orange IPA / Barrel Aged Stout and some IPA's!
We are back to Texas to try some Texas born beers!
austin ballast point barrel barrel aged beer beer works bifrost blood orage brewery elysian fathom good golly miss molly imperial ipa karbach lager lakewood stout whiskey winter ale
Beer Run 008 - San Tan/Wren House/Ohso Arizona Beers!
We have a handful of Arizona based beers this week. Check out my favorite IPA since I moved to Arizona!
aged ales from the crypt arizona barrel barreled beer big spill pils brewer brewery caramel flor de cana fluff galactic grapefruit graham graham cracker india pale ale insta IPA lake havasu marshmallow moonjuice mudshark Ohso phoenix pilsner porter pumpkin rum san tan two pump chump vanilla wee-heavy wren house
Beer Run 007 - The Good, The Bad and The Ugly of Arizona Beers!
A limited edition can release that was a collaboration with a Liquor Store? Sure, why not!
12 west ale allocated beer brew brewery chocolate four peaks gcm great divide imperial stout ipa kilt lifter milkshake mr pinapple oak aged peach pineapple san tan scottish strawberry yeti
BEER RUN: Volume 006 (Samoa Stouts and Clouds!)
We have imperial stouts and wheat ales, a juicy IPA and an island lager!
3 citrus peel out ale beer brew brewery brewing cloud catcher cookie girl scout imperial ipa island juice juicy kona lager longboard milkshake odell samoa samoa this sonoran souther tier stout wheat white chocolate wht chclt
Brewery Visit! 12 West Brewing X Johnny Cupcakes Collab Event!
As a life long Johnny Cupcakes fan and an adult long fan of craft beer, this event was a match made in Beer/Clothing Heaven for me.
12 west Amarillo by morning beer brewer brewery brewing calamity coffee cupcake cupcakes friends in low places hazy india pale ale ipa johnny cupcakes marzen midnight run ne new england noch einer north east oktoberfest paletero pilsner stout twelve west
EPIC Beer Run 002 - Ranking 15 Pumpkin Beers!
So come reader, into a judgment free beer run installment where I will tell you which pumpkins are worth their weight in seeds and which ones are merely a marketing ploy and should be smashed on Halloween night!
ale atomic barrel aged beer best black black o lantern bourbon breckenridge brewer brewery brewing brown sugar charlie brown cigar city craft dogfish dogfishead elysian four peaks grand canyon great pumpkin halloween imperial jack latte list mudshark new belgium night owl nitro october peaceful pie porter pumpkin pumpking pumpkinhead punkin punkn rimmer schlafly shipyard southern tier spice stout uinta voodoo ranger warlock weyerbacher will o the wisp worst
EPIC Beer Run 001 – 16 Oktoberfest beers reviewed!
Oktoberfest events will be starting up soon all over the country and you could go in blind and just sample beers (that's the most fun) or you could trust my word and just order the best of this bunch.
ballast point beer beerrun bells brewery brewing epic faust festbier flying fish goose island ninkasi octoberfest odell oktoberfest run saint arnold sam adams samuel adams san tan schlafly shiner sierra nevada ska spaten victory
BEER RUN: Volume 003 (Barrel Aged Beers)
This week's theme: Barrel Aged beers. I personally love this variety of beer so it was only a matter of time before I did an entire blog with only them. It's heavy and not for everyone but if it's your style then read on!
ale bad baptist barrel beer beer you go beeryougo bells big black bourbon brewery brewing cask chocoalte clown coffee coop county dnr double epic friday goose island note shoes sonata stout triple works
BEER RUN: Volume 002 (Milk Stouts)
Beer You Go. In our second Beer Run blog we are going to take a look (and taste) at a group of milk stouts! Milk stouts get their flavor from lactose and will usually give the stout some sweetness. If that sounds like something you are interested in then check out which ones passed our test.
11 ale aquatic beer beer you go belgium below brewery brewing chocolate coffee craft destihl elysian espresso fur fusion glass goblet hop illinois imperial lakewood life merdude milk moon jumper music negative new normal pint prawn review russian shirt shot slipper space split stout temptress texas vanilla works


text:
From the 9 people that founded our company in 1932 – and this is another chance to recall their names – Astorri Armando, Bernardi Nazzareno, Camaggi Giacomo, Cicognani Attilio, Giacometti Domenico, Galassi Riccardo, Mazzini Gustavo, Rafuzi Giuseppe and Silimbani Mario, today we have grown into 1900 people, talents, colleagues.
And it's not surprising that in this "trip down memory lane" we should yet again raise the subject of our community spirit which is at the heart of the company.
Each day we take a step forward, rising to the challenges with commitment, joining forces in our daily efforts and sharing a common goal. We do so with passion, perseverance and gratitude towards those who went before us and those who share today's experience with us. We are proud to be part of this marvellous story of women and men who share the same values.
Today it is our turn to transfer these values to lay the foundations for tomorrow day after day.
This is the spirit that reigns in Cefla since 1932. Each signature represents each person's commitment, each of us that believes in Cefla.
#WeAreCefla #TBT.


text:
Chrysler 300 Interior Features
The Chrysler 300 is a vehicle that has successfully remained on the market for a number of years now. Unfortunately, it looks like Chrysler is going to be making room on their lineup for an electric vehicle in the year 2020. This is potentially the last year you will be able to get your hands on this luxurious vehicle option. The exterior has always been gorgeous thanks to its large front grille and sleek lines. The interior packs a punch when it comes to features like a digital driver display on your front dashboard, easy-to-use infotainment system, tons of interior material and color choices and plenty of interior space for passengers and cargo alike.
If you are in the market for a new vehicle then we here at Blake Fulenwider Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram encourage you to stop down and take a closer look at the interior of the Chrysler 300. This is a vehicle you'll fall in love with as soon as you see what it has to offer.


text:
Kenya built a reputation as a pioneer of financial inclusion through its early adoption of a mobile money system that enables people to transfer cash and make payments on cellphones without a bank account.
Now, a proliferation of lenders are using the same technology to extend credit to the banked and unbanked alike, saddling borrowers with high interest rates and leaving regulators scrambling to keep up, Reuters reported.
This week, the finance ministry published a draft bill on financial regulation which covers digital lenders for the first time. A key aim is to ensure that providers treat retail customers fairly, it said.
"We have a lot of predatory lending out here, which we want to regulate," Geoffrey Mwau, director general of budget, fiscal and economic affairs at the treasury, told reporters.
As it was for mobile cash, Kenya is something of a test case for the new lending platforms. Several of the companies involved, including US fintech startups, have plans to expand in other frontier markets, meaning Kenya's regulation will be closely watched.
From having had little or no access to credit, many Kenyans now find they can get loans in minutes.
George Ombelli, a salesman for a company importing bicycles who also owns a hair salon and cosmetics shop with his wife, has borrowed simultaneously from four providers over the past year.
He took small loans from two Silicon Valley-backed US fintech firms, Branch and Tala, to see what rates he would get, as well as from a new mobile app launched by Barclays Kenya in March and a business loan from Kenya's Equity Bank.
Citing a slowdown in his business due to elections-related political turmoil last year, Ombelli said he has fallen behind on some of his payments. He fears he will be reported to one of Kenya's three credit bureaux, jeopardizing his chances of being able to borrow more to grow his business.
"I've realized having too many loans is a problem," the 38-year-old father of three said in an interview in a coffee shop in Nairobi's business district.
He is not alone. In the last three years, 2.7 million people out of a population of around 45 million have been negatively listed on Kenya's Credit Reference Bureaux, according to a study by Microsave, a consultancy which advises lenders on sustainable financial services.


text:
Physio Crouch End
We are T A Physio in Crouch End, offering professional high-quality physiotherapy tailored to achieving optimum recovery. We offer a professional yet holistic approach to physio in Crouch End and promise to provide an honest and thorough explanation and examination of any issues – including sports injuries and rehabilitation, post-surgery complications and unexplained pain.
Our qualified and experienced team carry out in-depth initial assessments, so we can recommend the best treatments to bring your quality of exercise back to a level you were comfortable with pre-injury or complaint. We use a combination of the following physio treatment methods to ensure that you gain the maximum level of recovery possible:
Dry Needling
Dry needling is a modern treatment – named 'dry' needling because no fluid is injected into the skin. One of our qualified staff will insert filiform needles into 'trigger points' in your muscle or tissue, which helps to release knots, relieve pain and combat muscle spasms.
Sports Massage
Sports massage is a form of physio we offer in our Crouch End office, engineered towards athletes. It can be used to prepare the body for activity, as well as post-workout to recover from athletic fatigue and heal injuries.
Exercise Rehabilitation/ Medical Sports Trauma Work
We can devise a programme of gentle exercises which are created to help damaged tissue heal safely. Our exercise-based programmes are used when you need to recover full function by restoring endurance, flexibility, power and muscle strength.
Pain Management Education
We can work with you to develop strategies for coping with pain, whether it stems from an accident, sports injury, surgery or chronic condition.
Physiotherapy Led Pilates/ Pilates for Runners/ Pilates for Cyclists
Our trained staff can tailor our physiotherapy-led pilates sessions to suit your exact requirements – your lifestyle and any injuries can be taken into account and you can follow a personalised programme with special adjustments if necessary.
Orthopaedic Rehabilitation
We can provide comprehensive physio which focuses on corrections of impairments of bones, muscles, tendons, ligaments and joints.
Below is a brief list of injuries and ailments we can treat with physio in our Crouch End office. For a more thorough list, please click here:
– Low back pain
– Arthritis
– Muscle and joint pain
– Hip and knee replacements
– Sports accidents
– Sprained ankle
– Ligament and tendon sprains
– Sciatica
– Whiplash
– Post-operative rehabilitation
– Swelling and stiffness
Some of our most popular physio services in Crouch End are as follows:
Shock wave therapy (ESWT) is a non-invasive and painless solution to chronic soft tissue injuries, such as shoulder or hip pain, Achilles tendinopathy and tennis elbow.
Running gait and performance reviews are available from qualified England Running Coach Tanya Selby. We offer 2 packages which can be combined to create Running Gait and Movement Analysis and Training Plan – designed to improve performance and meet goals.
T A Physio have worked with local, national and international athletes at events such as the Commonwealth Games and the European Games. You can access our physio services in Crouch End through a GP referral, via self-funding or through your private healthcare provider. To book an appointment, please click here.


text:
Koppel & Son at Nordsøe Records in Copenhagen 2017.06.08
Svend Withfelt. All Rights Reserved.
If you are the rightful owner of this image and are not credited, contact us.
All About Jazz / Vision X Software is a DMCA designated agent.
About this image
Koppel & Son (Anders Koppel and Benjamin Koppel) had together with Nordsø Records, the only vinyl pressing plant in Scandinavia invited to a special event at Nordsø Records in Copenhagen. The reason was Anders Koppel's forthcoming 70th year birthday, where a special birthday edition will be published - a triple LP with Anders Koppel. The last LP was recorded this afternoon in front of a selected audience at Nordsø Records. Koppel and Son had company of Swedish drummer Peter Nilsson. In the near future Nordsø Records will be able to offer recording "Direct to Disc" It gives a special mood for a recording session when the audience is present at the recording. The audience has to be more silent than at a normal concert. It makes them listen in a whole different way- they concentrate more on music. Anders Koppel, Benjamin Koppel and Peter Nilsson gave their audience an enriching musical experience - a wonderful musical memory to take home - and when they will listen to this album in the future - this album will be something special for them - because they were there when it was made.
Uploaded: 2017-06-10
Size: 1,337 x 1,000 pixels


text:
Hearty Street Food In Bangkok
Won Tan Mee & Crispy Egg Roll ( Infront of Ritz Carlton Residence Main Entrance)
As you all may know, Bangkok is really famous for its street food. We came across this small cart selling Wan Ton noodles by the roadside just across where we were staying. We saw mostly locals having their breakfast there before heading to work.
This bowl of Wan Ton noodles cost 50baht and look at the amount of char siew and wantons given. The noodles were springy and the broth was flavorful. Taste slightly different from our Malaysian Wan Ton noodles in terms of the depth of flavors. The broth tasted more MSG-ish compared to what we are used to eating in Malaysia.
Besides, there is this small stall in front of 7 – Eleven ( located slightly further from the Wan Ton noodles stall) selling Crispy Egg Roll. This crispy egg roll filled with sausage only cost us 10 Baht.The crispy egg roll was sweet and savoury which is very nice.
Address: 14 Naradhiwat Rajanagarindra Rd, Khwaeng Silom, Khet Bang Rak, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10500, Thailand.( Infront of Ritz Carlton Residence Main Entrance)


text:
Germany and Italy go head to head on Thursday evening in the semi-finals of Euro 2012 as Paddy Power offer free bets and a money back special on Mario Gomez to score last.
It is all set to be an enthralling encounter between two sides with a different style but equally effective way of playing their football.
Looking at Italy to begin with, coming into the tournament many people were tipping them to choke on the big stage again and not make it past the group stages.
However, Claudio Prandelli organised his side well and they are still unbeaten in the competition and have a chance of making the final.
In the quarter-final against England it is quite astonishing that the game went to penalities as the Italians were far superior to their opponents. They gave England a lesson in keeping hold of the ball but could not find the back of the net despite having numerous chances.
Paddy Power will offer free bets worth £250/€250 to spend on Germany v Italy, and will refund bets if Mario Gomez scores last! Exclusive to SqueakyBumTime.com
Andrea Pirlo is the man stealing the headlines which is well deserved. He gave a master class in passing and remaining calm under pressure. It would have been unfair on the Juventus man to finish on the losing side that evening.
As for Germany, it has been an easier route to this stage of Euro 2012 for them. Many predicted them to make light work of Greece and even though the Greeks managed an equaliser – the Germans ran out 4-2 winners.
Joachim Loew's side will still feel fresh after breezing to the semi-finals, something they must use to their advantage.
With Mario Gomez, Lukas Podolski and Thomas Muller all being rested last time out, three key figures in their attack can come into the game fully fit and have bag of energy – a worrying combination for Italy.
However, Loew's men have struggled to get over the finish line in the last three major tournament, being defeated in the semi-finals and final. It is a big physiological test for the players who do not have happy memories at this stage.
If they are at their best though, Germany will be difficult to stop and Italy will have a massive task in keeping them quiet.
It is all set for one of the games of the tournament, so don't miss out on this one.


text:
ation Info Techs has a crystal clear vision to take the business on next level by fulfilling the dreams of customers. The company understands that only efficient work and performance can boost website's status and business therefore the expert team of professionals focuses on high quality, timely and cost effective services to its customers.
The vision is to provide appropriate and successful website design that enables customers to have strong existence among its competitors and entire industry. The company understands the core need of customers and accordingly follows the Google's norms to bring the same for their customers.
We at Naion Info Techs just want to have renowned status in website designing industry which can be achieved only by working hard and satisfying client's need and providing effective results in services like website designing & development, hosting. Thus, the company assures to provide the successful result with pure dedication, planned strategies, certain goal and cutting edge efforts.
o meet the vision of company, Naion Info Techs has some specific missions that are required to get finished while handling client's project. The mission is to provide unique, effective, qualitative, impressive website design which enable clients to easily grow their business. Being the service providing company, Naion Info Techs work hard to complete the mission as it eventually helps the brand to get success and earn huge name and fame in a short span of time.
We assure our customer to make their move easier and simpler by providing the effective and innovative website that not only impress its customers but certainly generate business leads as well. The expert team focuses on all latest strategies to bring quality solution to customers and live their expectations with high standard. Our services are reliable and effective for business. Our assured services will surely bring adequate and profitable business solutions to all customers located in Delhi NCR, Gurgaon, India.
* Fields are Mandatory


text:
Passengers Stop Coach From Crashing After Driver Has Stroke At Wheel
Two passengers saved more than 30 people on board a coach after the driver fainted during the journey.
The coach was travelling through East China when passengers noticed the bus had dangerously swayed over to the verge of the highway.
A 45-year-old businessman, Xie Shangpan, was one of the rescuers who leapt into action when he noticed something was wrong.
In a brave move, he rushed to the driver's seat and managed to take control of the bus, pulling it over to the side of the road before any accident could take place.
Security footage from the bus shows the driver lose consciousness and fall sideways from his seat, held in only by his seat belt.
The driver had to be revived with CPR and was sent straight to hospital after emergency services arrived.
All of the passengers were unharmed.
It was reported the bus driver, Li Ming, suffered a stroke after driving 17 hours non-stop from Pingyang, Zhejiang Province.
Mr Xie, who was taking a nap at the time, felt the bus sway and slam into the barriers at the side of the road and ran to front to take control.
Speaking to Zhejiang Radio, he said:
The bus was going zigzag like a snake. I didn't have time to wear my shoes and ran up to see what happened.
Mr Xie along with another passenger, Wu Yueping, managed to take control of the steering wheel and brought the coach to a stop in the emergency lane.
Along with other passengers, they helped the driver off the bus as they waited for emergency services to arrive.
Me Xie said:
I felt the bus hit the crash barrier, so I thought the driver had fallen asleep and wanted to wake him up.
Then I saw the driver completely unconscious, dangling by the air. If not for his seat belt, he would've fallen straight onto the floor.
I was so shocked I couldn't even make the sounds to call for help. All I wanted to do was steady the steering wheel.
We were very lucky there were no other vehicles near us during the minute the bus was out of control.
The driver, Mr Li, was sent to a nearby hospital to receive treatment, and is currently recovering from the stroke.
Mr Xie added:
About three, four passengers performed CPR on the driver until he gained consciousness and they sent him on a stretcher.
Xie and Yueping are being hailed as heroes for their courageous actions on the coach, saving more than 30 passengers who were on board.
If you have a story you want to tell, send it to [email protected]
Topics: News


text:
Kevin Kangas!!!
Writer/Director Kevin Kangas is the man behind 'FEAR OF CLOWNS', 'HUNTING HUMANS' & the upcoming 'FEAR OF CLOWNS 2.' We caught up with him after initially meeting him at a Fangoria Weekend of Horrors convention & spoke to him about the making of all 3 of his films and creating Shivers - the creepy clown from his Fear Of Clowns movies. Read on for our FRIGHT exclusive chat with filmmaker Kevin Kangas!!! - by Robg. 12/06
I had read that you started writing from a very early age, and then towards your late teens, you started writing screenplays. Do you remember at what point you became aware of what went into making a film? What was it that put you on the path of filmmaker?
I apologize, but I haven't seen your first film head 'Hunting Humans' yet. However, I love the title and the premise (A serial killer gets stalked by another serial killer) Can you tell us a bit about how this story and film came together? Was it an idea you'd been writing for a while? Or was it more something that came to you once you knew you had the means to make a movie?
How difficult (or easy) was it to find the right actor to portray Shivers the clown? Didn't Mark Lassise (who played Shivers) originally audition for another role, even though you had him in mind for Shivers?
I love the black eyes on Shivers. Very creepy looking. And you tied it into him having a light sensitive eye disorder? Where'd that idea come from?
Rick Ganz was in your first feature 'Hunting Humans'. Was it a given to bring him back for 'Fear Of Clowns'? What's your working relationship been like from feature to feature?
All of which is answered in the script, but didn't work in the movie. If you want to read the script to see what was cut, it's here:
In the sequel, you introduce more killer clowns. Can you give us the break-down on each? Names and stats? And how you decided on the looks/designs for each? Did you work with your brother again?
I know at Fango, you mentioned auditioning Phillip for Giggles? And didn't you tell a story at Fango at how creeped out you were by his audition?
I saw an outtake from 'Fear Of Clowns 2' involving a car exploding that wasn't exactly as you planned. Can you tell us a bit about this mishap?
Adam Ciesielski (Shuh-Shell-Ski) is the other new blood. He's an up-an-comer that's got a very bright future if he keeps working. He's got a great look, a great attitude, and is a very talented actor.
Can you tell us the pros and cons of being an independent filmmaker from Maryland, as opposed to working in Hollywood or New York?
I'm also writing another flick that would be easily-sellable, but I'm a little anxious to branch out. Both films have horror elements to them, but I'm not sure you'd call either horror.
All Content Copyright 2006 Icons Of Fright.com.
No articles may be reproduced in any manner without expressed permission of Icons Of Fright.com.


text:
When the pressure is on. Remain calm, and stay cool. These socks will totally help with that! Think of them as your lucky socks. You'll wanna wear them all the time they're that great!
Product Details;
SeamlessElasticized cuffs, solid heel and toeMachine wash in cold, air dry recommendedCombed Cotton 80% Spandex 15% Elastane 5%Designed in New York City


text:
"We're seeking support to grow our business so that we can ARM more ARTISTS. You can make a contribution at IndieGoGo"
The following is a list of people we'd like to thank for making a contribution, helping us grow the business and ARM more ARTISTS... Make a contribution, we'll post your pic, a description and any links you like!
Thank you!
Gordon Gower
Help us ARM a few more artists, make a contribution to ARM the ARTIST on IndieGoGo... AND join our mailing list below, get news of new artists and new artwork... Suggest how ARM the ARTIST might provide a better service. Suggest an artist we may want to reach out to!
So, tell me what is
ARM the ARTIST?
what does it do for me?
ARM the ARTIST?
what does it do for me?


text:
Schnauzers Gentlemen
All our Gentlemen are Registered Miniature Schnauzers. They are good natured and have great personalities.
We often have a variety of colours to choose from, chocolate (liver), liver tan, liver peppered, parti (spotted), white, black and salt and pepper. We are 2 hours south of Edmonton, and 3 hours north of Calgary.We welcome visitors.
Little Man Hercules (UCA Registered)
This black guy is Hercules. He is the definition of sweet and passes this wonderful trait on to his puppies. Herc is 18 lbs.
You have heard of a Jack-In-The-Box, well we have a Herc-In-The-Box.
Music Makers Texas Ranger (AKC\UCA reg.)
Music Makers Put Yr Dreams Away(A.K.C.reg.) X Greens Apple Blossom(A.K.C.reg.)
This is Music Makers Texas Ranger, (A.K.A. Chuck Norris). Chuck is AKC Registered. He is friendly and easy going. His best friend was our lab, Archer. They played together constantly. Chuck is 14 lbs & 8 oz.


text:
4,874 Followers
Meet Thomas Monaghan, a 37-year-old from London, United Kingdom.
"It's the music we play in our burger joints. People always say they love the tunes so we made it available for the public to subscribe to and get the fresh playlist when it updates in the shops."
What music did you grow up listening to as a young kid?
My mum loved the likes of Sade, Genesis, Fleetwood Mac, Lionel Richie, and all the 80's funk & soul!
Name one of your favorite albums of all time?
'Experience' by The Prodigy
What is the best concert you've ever been to?
The Roots at Jazz Cafe, Camden, London
What artist, dead or alive, who would you interview and why?
Prince. He's one of the most interesting, talented, and mysterious artists ever!
Do you play any instruments? If no, which instrument do you wish you could play?
The drums


text:
What I'm Up To: an excerpt from "The Machine God"
I'm currently working on the History book 3, the related story collection Whithorse and the collaboration The Machine God, part of a set of novels we're calling The Drifting Isle Chronicles. I'm going to share with you a bit of The Machine God. As things stand, this is the opening of the book. I'm really excited about it, and I hope you'll get a little idea of what the book's going to be like.
Chapter One
April 2nd, Before
Professor Oladel Adewole put his cup down on the coffeehouse table. Thin, insipid, badly roasted, outrageously expensive. This was what Eisenstadters called coffee? At least the day was reasonably warm, warm enough to sit outside; still, scudding clouds just touched the enormous island of Inselmond, floating in the east above the city. He drummed his long brown fingers on the table and resumed nibbling on the sugared biscuit he'd gotten to wash the coffee down. At least these people knew how to make decent pastry.
A tiny rustling brought his attention toward his feet; a flock of small birds were searching the cobblestones for crumbs. They were something like the tiny yellow sparrows back home in Jero, but dun-colored and drab--rather a good comparison between Jero and Eisenstadt. A little brown sparrow hopped out of the clump toward him. "Tsee! Tsee-tsee-tsee-tsee-Hi! You finishing that? Tsee? Tsee?"
The tiny yellow sparrows of Jero did not accost coffeehouse patrons. "Pardon?" said Adewole.
"Tsee-tsee-tseeee simple question!" said another sparrow.
"Tsee? Tsee? Share? Yes? Tsee?" chirped the little birds, hopping by cautious, hopeful degrees toward the astonished man. Adewole crumbled up a corner of the biscuit and scattered it onto the pavement; the birds settled down to business, hurrying from crumb to crumb until one of them let out a shriek. "Cat! Cat!" The sparrows united into a flock and streaked to an overhead wire, where they began abusing a disappointed orange tom standing where the birds had lately been. "Tsee-tsee-tsee Bad kitty! Bad kitty!"
Adewole wondered which would be harder for him to accept: Eisenstadt's aggressively sentient birds or the coffee. No, hardest to accept would be the loss that had led him to this backwater. Definitely that.
The sky began to darken, and the temperature dropped; Inselmond's shadow was approaching the coffeehouse as it did this time every morning. Time to go. He paid his bill, adjusted the bright purple-striped wool kikoi cloth draped across his suit-clad shoulders, and headed toward his lodgings. Perhaps his trunks had finally caught up with him.
When he'd first told his colleagues in Jero he was accepting a visiting professorship at Eisenstadt, they'd peppered him with advice:
"Wear the dark pants and jackets the locals do, but bring kikois to wear over them--wool or silk, not cotton. It's cold even in the summer!"
"You can find real adeesah in the city--when the other expatriates trust you, they'll point you to which Jerian restaurants have black market chicken suppliers. The others serve rabbit stew with red pepper and garlic waved over the top, slop it over the wrong kind of rice and call it adeesah. All the birds talk there, even the chickens, the stupid things! And bring plenty of dried red pepper. Those people do not believe in food with flavor."
"Also fill one of your trunks with green coffee beans and bring a stovetop roaster with you. Not that trunk. The big one. The locals don't believe in coffee, either, and those beans will be worth their weight in gold with the Jerians there--get you introduced into all kinds of society."
And the piece of advice he heard the most often: "Don't live near the Drift. It's cold and it's dangerous." Adewole glanced again at the approaching shadow of the island above the city, the shadow the locals called the Drift. The University had arranged his lodgings before his arrival. They'd given him a wide range of possibilities, but unlike some academics he was not a man of independent means and lived only on his salary; he'd had to settle for a neighborhood in the penumbra. The street lights didn't come on in the day as they did in the full Drift, but he would have preferred lodgings altogether outside the shadow's path.
As he walked, the streets darkened around him, and he realized he'd taken a wrong turn; he was walking straight into the Drift. He cast about for an idea of where the penumbra was, but the rows of houses made it difficult. Timers inside the street lamps ticked and tocked; the lamps flickered into life. Adewole paused, trying to regain his bearings.
"Hey, bean pole," said a nasal voice behind him. Something sharp poked him in the ribs. "Don't screw around. Put yer hands up and let Artur here in yer pockets." A short Eisenstadter who must have been Artur appeared; he couldn't have been more than sixteen. Adewole towered over him. A dirty bandana covered his round face so that only squinting eyes appeared beneath the brim of a ragged cloth cap.
"Are you mugging me?" said Adewole.
The something-sharp poked him again, harder. "Shaddup, hands up, let's get this over with, bird-eater!" Adewole shrugged and raised his hands above his head. He had almost nothing in his pockets, what did it matter if he lost a few coppers?
A whistle shrilled. "Hoi! Stop! Hoi!" a man shouted. The something-sharp retreated. Artur and his accomplice took off running, away from the street lamps and deeper into the dark of the Drift. "Hoi!" yelled the man again. "They went that way!" Three sturdy young men in policeman's uniforms ran after the muggers, arms and legs pumping. They were faster, but those boys were probably trickier, thought Adewole. The whistle-blower came to a stop beside him. "ARE…YOU…HURT……SIR?" he bellowed up at Adewole.
"No, nor I am not deaf, officer," winced the tall Jerian. "But I am new to your city and would appreciate directions back to my lodgings."
"Begging pardon, sir, not everyone who comes from elsewhere speaks the lingo," smiled the police officer.
As he followed the policeman's directions back to his flat, Adewole pondered the years he'd spent learning "the lingo." Whose lingo, he'd never been overly fussy about; he'd always been a natural polyglot. He spoke not only his mother tongue Jerian and the five major languages of the rest of his native Kishwahan continent to the south, but also the Rhendalian spoken here in Eisenstadt and the other two languages of Allendere, this small northern continent to which he'd exiled himself. He had a fair grasp of both dialects of Shuchunese and enough of the three other languages spoken in the Eastern Sea Islands to get along. And then there were the ancient variants of the languages--and the symbols. Pictographs, hieroglyphs, talismans, symbols of all kinds fascinated him, especially the many that appeared across cultures.
Adewole glanced at Inselmond, floating silently in the sky to the east. The island wasn't one of the world's marvels, it was the very marvel itself. Whatever event had thrown it into the air reverberated through every culture. Everywhere were stories about the island, even in far-away Shuchun. All speculated on how the island came to be and what was up there; most of the stories involved an angry god, a concept that agnostics like Adewole himself found hard to grasp but fascinating all the same. So many stories around the world--and not just those about the mysterious island in the sky--seemed woven of the same stuff, and Adewole had made it his life's work to trace the threads. He'd always intended to trace this thread to Eisenstadt, but on his own terms, not like this.
He came to the steps of his accommodations, a shabby-genteel three-story building of brick stucco'ed over with faded yellow plaster. Struggling coral-red geraniums drooped in the planter boxes below each window, the Drift's penumbra starving them of just enough light that they would never thrive but not so much that they would die. "Little flower," he murmured, gently flicking a petal, "I know just how you feel." He climbed the steps and went inside.
The sparrows united into a
The sparrows united into a flock and streaked to an overhead wire, where they began abusing a disappointed orange tom standing where the birds had lately been. "Tsee-tsee-tsee Bad kitty! Bad kitty!"
Oh, I think I'm going to like this world.
Definitely sounds like it's worth a read for sure!
Last two sentences of the
Last two sentences of the excerpt won my heart. Aww.
Also? Fascinating!!!


text:
Monday, October 3, 2011
Oil Pastel Still Life
Edgar Degas said, "The secret is to follow the advice the masters give you in their works while doing something different from them." Before a true artist may successfully do something different from the masters, he must first understand their advice.
I don't think that every artist must first learn to paint like all of the old masters, nor is it my intent to do so. But it is the naive and pretentious man who disregards the importance of drawing, line, and composition, mastered by those of the past, in the man's quest for artistic greatness. The practice of art is a lifelong study, and even Degas himself, on his deathbed, lamented, "Damn, and just when I was starting to get it!"
In continuing my lifelong study, even though most of my current larger works may be categorized as abstract, I hone skills by investigating the paths of the masters, like Degas, by examining people and objects and translating what I see to paper using oil pastels. Avoiding the laborious photo-realistic style, I am more interested in creating a representational picture in an efficient, economical, and natural way, as mastered by Degas and Spanish artist, Diego Velazquez. This approach allows for the inclusion of my own stroke and subjective feelings, and it places the emphasis on color, texture, line and composition, rather than subject matter.
Thank you for following the paintings, the Doodle of the Day and the sculpture, drawings, works in progress, and other art by Los Angeles artist Lucas Aardvark :)
To see older blog posts and other works of art, click HERE.
Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)


text:
President Donald Trump has been an overtly racist political figure since before taking office and has continued that pattern since winning the election in 2016.
Despite that record—which has been exhaustively documented (for starters here, here, and here)—Trump on Tuesday declared in a mid-afternoon tweet that his administration "has done more for the Black Community than any President since Abraham Lincoln."
The comment comes just a day after the administration had peaceful Black Lives Matter protesters in Lafayette Square—nonviolently assembled to denounce racism and police brutality—violently swept off the streets in a volley of rubber bullets, tear gas, and flash grenades.
Amid Trump's ongoing assault on the U.S. Constitution and persistent threats to bring the U.S. military to bear against the protest movement nationwide, the claim to greatness—one Trump has tried to make repeatedly—was met with derision.
More than half of African-Americans are out of work right now. Black Americans are 3x more likely to die from COVID-19 due to centuries of systemic racism and neglect and also by Trump's delayed + inadequate response. He ordered in the military but he couldn't order in the PPE. https://t.co/u4h7uwNI0T
— Swing Left (@swingleft) June 2, 2020
Others will point out the various absurdities in this, but I'll take the unemployment talking point:
The current unemployment rate for Black people is 16.7%.
Never Miss a Beat.
Get our best delivered to your inbox.
The employment-population ratio is 48.8% (in other words, more than half of Black adults are out of work). https://t.co/fvujQMLoYd
— Michael Linden (@MichaelSLinden) June 2, 2020
Instead of helping low income communities, Opportunity Zones helped billionaires and the politically connected, as @propublica reported.
It also provided a tax break for Jared Kushner. https://t.co/rNCe9FhK6F
— Citizens for Ethics (@CREWcrew) June 2, 2020
And many others were less precise on the specific policy points, but more succinct on the emotional reaction. "We hate you, you racist piece of shit," said one respondent.


text:
PESHAWAR: The Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) under its Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) project is providing 20kg of maize seeds to each household.
Untoward security situation had forced these farmers to abandon their homes and agricultural land. Now as the families continue to return to their homes, these seeds will enable the newly returned farmers to resume production of the staple crop.
The distribution of seeds will revitalise farming in the area and also become a source of improving food and nutrition security of vulnerable farmers and their families most of whom are located in remote villages of Orakzai Agency, says a press release.
Farrukh Toirov, Deputy FAO Representative in Pakistan, said: "We are helping the farmers in Orakzai to resume agriculture on their land. These sustainable agriculture development initiatives will enable them to rebuild their livelihood and improve the lives of their children. Improved farming results in increased food availability in the household and enables selling of the surplus enriching the local markets and generating cash income".
The FAO and WFP are jointly implementing the CERF-funded project that targets Orakzai, Kurram and South Waziristan agencies in Fata. 456, 901 returnees to the three agencies will benefit from the relief food assistance combined with emergency agriculture and livestock support.
The project under CERF funding is aligned with CERF Life Saving Criteria as it aims at providing timely critical recovery support to those in immediate need of help to meet their food and nutrition requirements and initiate agro-based livelihood activities in the affected areas.


text:
Why You Should Pay Attention to Menswear Label Who Decides War
Virgil Abloh and J Balvin are.
One of the buzziest front rows at Paris Men's Fashion Week was for a reborn label, Who Decides War. Designer Everard Best (or Mrdr Brvdo, as many know him) recently rebranded his label Ev Bravado (which was known for its high-quality denim and bright colors) to Who Decides War, and the likes of Virgil Abloh, Jerry Lorenzo, J Balvin, Heron Preston, Kerby Jean-Raymond, and John Elliot were there to show their support. Cov-alum Aurora Anthony was there walking the show. "Rather than making the allure of the brand focused around a single person, we want the focus on the design elements," the New York designer tells us of his new approach. "Regarding Ev Bravado: Yes, we get it, we know I am an integral part of the brand, but there are so many others who help contribute to the overall success. It is much larger than me, than one person. We want the focus to stay on the clothes and story being told rather than what I am doing."
The name Who Decides War (meant to be rhetorical) was carefully chosen so that it was in line with the brand's mission. "The main focus of the brand is to draw awareness towards what is going on in the world at large and most importantly to draw awareness of our well-being as human beings," Best continues. "War is a spectrum; it is something we struggle with as a nation and on a personal level. We are always at war, whether it is between two countries, two people, or you against yourself. No matter the conflict, it is nothing that one single entity can control." On the day of the show, the runway was filled with a neutral-colored collection titled Fall from Grace. "Our first collection was centered around the creation story told in the Bible. We focused on the exile of Adam and Eve from the Garden of Eden," Best said. "We focused on telling the story through the use of natural fabrics such as raw silks, canvas, and cotton. Through the use of embroidery and rhinestones, we were able to transcribe the story of the Garden of Eden as well [as] the story of our brand." We were excited to hear that Best has plans to give us a glimpse into some women's silhouettes and shoes this year. Perhaps it's time to introduce your closet to Who Decides War? We sure think so.
Want more stories like this?
The Korean Brand Making Everyone's Favorite Pants
Ales Grey: The New Luxury Brand You Need to Know
This Leather Jacket Brand Is Putting Fringe Back on the Map


text:
Know well before Canada immigration
When immigrating to any other country, one always have a thought that will it be possible to adapt the culture and lifestyle of other country easily? As each country has a great difference from one another. What actually the country beholds for us? So we are curious and we should explore about the particular country that we are moving to.
We are today exploring Canada for you. You should have an idea and knowledge about the climatic conditions, provinces, government, people of Canada, laws and human rights that are practiced.
Canada is a big country, area wise the second largest country of the world. Canada beholds the breathtaking natural beauty as well as charming towns all over the land. Let's get familiar with the basics of Canada.
Land: Canada is covered with three sides of ocean, on its north, west and east. Arctic Ocean on its north side, Pacific Ocean on its east and Atlantic Ocean on its west. South of Canada border is the United States. Canada is famous for its mountain areas, wide national parks, frozen grounds, deep forests, number of lakes and rivers as well as the flat grasslands.
Climate: Canada has four seasons all together. Winter, spring, summer and autumn. As Canada covers vast area, so the climatic conditions depends which part of the country you are living in. spring and Autumn seasons are perfect to roam around the country and enjoy. Whereas, summers are hot but beautiful. Winter varies region wise. In some regions winters are snowy and cold enough while in some regions winters are found to be mild. You just need to be updated with the weather information of your region and it will become easy to learn and plan for your stay.
Time zones in Canada: Canada, because it's a large country hence it varies in its time zones. Canada does not have single time zone but has 6 time zones spread. The difference of time from each coast is of 4.5 hours. The 6 time zones of Canada are: Pacific, Mountain, Central, Eastern, Atlantic and New Foundland.
National holidays: Canada celebrates national holiday which is fixed by the law and is practiced nationwide. These holidays are paid days off, it includes: New Years Day, Good Friday, Canada day, Labour Day as well as Christmas day.
Working hours: working hours are based on the province, territory or city in which a person is working. Also the working hours depends on the work that is being done. For example doctors, lawyers and other professionals generally work from 9 in the morning till 5 in the evening, for five days a week. Saturdays and Sundays they prefer leaves.
In towns or smaller cities groceries and clothing shops usually open at 9 or approximately 10 in the morning and closes by 6 in the evening, six days a week. They prefer shorter hours on Sundays or many of them keep an off. In the big cities of Canada, where life is fast markets are found open for larger hours. The grocery shops, malls, or chemists are open late nights till 11 or so. Restaurants and bars sets their own working hours preferably.
Appreciation to workers or labour: The service providers, or the workers and labours are appreciated and awarded by giving tips for the work done by them. Canadians provides tips to the workers such as to taxi drivers, bartenders, hairdressers, waiters etc, for the service they provide. This tip is not included in the bill amount received.
Generally the tip amount figures the 10 to 20 percent of the total amount in the bill. Not always, but sometimes it's good to pay them tip and for that you have to know when it will be good to pay. Professionals do not receive any tip nor are any tips given to the government officials.
Alcohol consumption: Alcohol consumption is legal in Canada and right age when you can consume alcohol is 18-19 years, depending on the province you are living in. Government also run store of alcohol in Canada, you can find some private stores as well. Beer and wine can also be purchased from the local grocery stores near you. But drinking and driving is illegal in Canada as well. You are not allowed to consume alcohol and drive any vehicle, it could lead to a high pay back.
Driving: As it is already mentioned that drink and drive is illegal in Canada, know more about the driving rules in Canada. Driving without a license as well is not allowed. You have to own a driving license before getting on the driver's seat.
If your stay period is of less than three months than a valid license from your own country will work. But, if you are staying more than three months in Canada, than be sure you hold an International Driving Permit from your own country. Other, you may also apply for a Canadian driving license, which could be issued from the province or territory you staying in and is valid to drive anywhere in Canada.
Canadian government: The Canadian government is divided into three levels, federal government which is headed by the Prime minister whoever will be active in Ottawa and deals with all the national and international matters, provincial or territorial government works for particular province or territory and works for the welfare of the same. They only can manage and change the laws regarding their education system, health care or road rules and regulations of each province or territory. Provincial and territorial government is lead by the head of particular province and the territory. Municipal or city government is run by the magistrate, they are in charge of the happenings all around their city, such as the problems related to local parks, parking, public transport etc.
Law: Canadian law is divided in two sects, public law and private law. Public law is said to deal with relationships of people and the society. They play main roles in looking after the criminal, constitutional and administrative law. Whereas, private law deals with the relationships of the people with the people, means among people. Private law is also termed as civil law, which plays the role in looking after the contracts, property issues, rights and duties of families, damages caused to the people by other people or damage to the property by someone.
Canadian people: The main population of Canada includes three groups of people in Canada; the Aboriginal people, French Canadians and English Canadians. The Aboriginals are those who are the original Canadians, who had their ancestors in Canada only. Other, the French Canadians are those who are ancestors of the French people who migrated to Canada and settled there 400 years ago and then had their families. The English Canadians are the generation of English, Scottish and Irish people. The English people were the migrants and soldiers who settled in Canada around 17 to 20 century.
Canadian symbols: There are few important symbols used in Canada and those express their nationality with special meaning of each. I would mention few symbols without much detail in this article. The symbols that you can find holding an important place are:
- The Canadian Crown: It's been the symbol for over 400 years and more. This crown is the symbol of government.
- The Canadian Flags: The Canadian flag have two colors, red and white; these colors are the recognition of France and England. Though each province and territory have their own flag.
- The Maple Leaf: This was adopted by the French citizens in Canada and is considered as a well known Canadian symbol.
- Fleur de lys: this is the symbol adopted by the French king and is considered to show the royalty. It is the lily flower symbol, which was also adopted in the Canadian Red Ensign.
- Coat of arms and a national motto: Canada adopted a coat of arm and a national motto "A Mari Usque Ad Mare" which means "from sea to sea". This was adopted as the pride after the world war first.
- Canadian sports: Hockey is very popular among Canadians and it is considered the national winter sport of Canada. Ice hockey is very common among the citizens. After hockey, football is the second most popular sport of Canada. Football was introduced by Scottish.
- Canadian languages: Canada has two most important languages, English and French, these are also considered as the official language of Canada. Even to be a Canadian citizen it is mandatory for you to know both or either of the language.
- National anthem of Canada: Canada has its national anthem which was proclaimed in 1980. It is in both the language English and French. Canada also has a royal anthem, which is sung for the queen or king of Canada to give them honour.
This was something that you must have knowledge of, before you migrate to Canada. But keep an eye and follow me for more details of Canada. I would also be updating the procedure to claim your PR or citizenship for Canada. Follow me and keep on supporting as well.
Ms. Nikhat
More Articles


text:
When Sophie, one couple's brand new Maltese puppy, kept escaping from its kennel they were confused. Little did they know it was someone else in the house who was responsible for Sophie's breakouts! The couple's German Shepherd, Twitch, was also there when Sophie was running around the house. Could he have something to do with it?
That's why Mom decided to set up a hidden camera to see what was the true cause behind Sophie's escape artist behavior. According to VetStreet, German Shepherds are one of the most intelligent dog breeds out there. The site says, «The German Shepherd is highly intelligent and will not be content to live life as a couch potato. He's a dog of action, and he needs to live with an active person who will give him a job worthy of his talents.» It makes sense that this thoughtful owner got Twitch a friend to spend his days with — now he'll never be bored!
Sure enough, soon as Mom steps away, Twitch jumps into action to free his adorable puppy friends. First he removes the towel covering the kennel. Then he starts to work at the latch! Watch what Twitch does next by pressing «play» on the video below! He definitely is smarter than the average bear (or dog)!


text:
In a countryside town bordering on a magical land, a young man makes a promise to his beloved that he'll retrieve a fallen star by venturing into the magical realm. (IMDB)
We're looking forward to doing this one. We all loved the book and were delighted when the film came out. Join us and see how it stands up to a fourth or fifth viewing and some in-depth examination.
Loading ...
Get the movie:


text:
Prof Robert Mellon,
Department of Psychology,
Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences
136 Syngrou Avenue, 17671 Athens, Greece
Published article
Mellon RC and Moutavelis AG. (2007) Structure, developmental course, and correlates of children's anxiety disorder-related behavior in a Hellenic community sample.
Journal of Anxiety Disorders
See Also
Greek Cypriot Children - using a different translation
Essau CA, Anastassiou-Hadjicharalambous X and Munoz LC. (2011) Psychometric properties of the Spence Children's Anxiety Scale (SCAS) in Cypriot children and adolescents.
Child Psychiatry and Human Development
42(5): 557-568.
Contact: Professor Cecilia Essau, Department of Psychology
Roehampton University,
Whitelands College,
Holybourne Avenue, L
ondon SW15 4JD


text:
Looking for a new great game for your Android or iPhone? Do not worry, you're in the right place! We have the right suggestion for you! Why not try the game known by name Jewels Of Rome? Epic brilliant scenes of ancient Rome inside this game will delight you! Of course, like most games, it's easy to figure out and be well-playing beginner, but pretty difficult for mastering it. Go on an epic adventure through Roman history, breathtaking fantasy, and myths! Read our Jewels Of Rome game review down below!
Gameplay & features
Travel back in time and you will see something amazing, such a wonderful place. An Ancient Rome in Jewels of Rome is waiting for you to master this new game! A struggling settlement, in a remote but beautiful corner, of the Roman Empire, needs your help to be restored to its very former glory. There are hundreds of match-3 levels to play. Meet so many charismatic characters, follow the suspenseful storyline and build this close-knit village into a great Roman city!
Jewels Of Rome represents such a great combination of city-building & match-3 levels. The whole combination is tied together with a storyline full of twists and turns, with Mediterranean culture, and an atmospheric setting of the Rome from this time. Such a disastrous betrayal by your scheming predecessor, Cassius, happened here. Help the determined residents to revive their community. Reconstruct an impressive settlement.
Thwart Cassius' evil machinations. Go and ensure that fortune favors your citizens like it used to before! Make them all feel happy and safe once again. There are cool combos, find out how they work and what you get from them. Use the innovative built-in social network to check your friends' in-game progress.
See the Jewels Of Rome game review video here:
Free fun is always great, is not it? Sure it is, remember that the Jewels Of Rome is a completely free game! You can find it in a Google Play Store or App Store, Android/iOS (iPhone XR support, iPad Pro Display Support), does not matter at all which device you have, it works on both systems. Sit and enjoy this new, great game by playing it in your free time. Absolutely free to play, true, but you have the ability to unlock optional bonuses through some in-app purchases. Do it all in your device settings.
Jewels Of Rome game review ends here. We hope that you liked it and that the game review was useful & helpful thing to read. Be sure that we will keep on providing you with the best information & the latest at the same time, in the time that is just perfectly right. Expect to see a huge number of the latest games and their reviews in the following period. Keeping yourself informed about gaming and tech world is a very important thing these days. So, do it with us – stay here – stay informed – stay with us! Bye-bye until our next article!


text:
Cannabidiolic Acid (CBDA): Understanding this Cannabinoid
In your relentless search on all things CBD-related, you might have come across a cannabinoid known as CBDA. These four letters stand for cannabidiolic acid. Like CBD, this is a type of non-psychoactive phytocannabinoid. However, it has unique differences in comparison with both CBD and THC.
There aren't really any sellers of CBDA oil that we're aware of. More commonly, you will find CBD oil containing CBDA. Some say the cannabinoid makes a tincture more powerful, and ultimately better for you. Is this true?
To be honest, there is very little specific research on CBDA. For that reason, no one can say just how "good" it is or what kind of speccific benefits it adds to a full-spectrum tincture.
However, there is some information on CBDA available. Today, we will take a look at cannabidiolic acid and discuss what exactly it does. We will also discuss research relating to CBDA, so read on to find out all you need to know. First, though, let's talk a little about cannabinoids in general.
Cannabinoids: What Are They?
CBD users will probably already know what cannabinoids are. If you're unsure, then we'll explain here. Cannabinoids are the active compounds found in cannabis – including both industrial hemp and marijuana.
Cannabinoids are unique to the cannabis species, hence the name. Scientists believe that cannabinoids evolved to help the plant during growth and survival. Some even say they function to provide chemical protection for the plant.
THC is perhaps the most well-known cannabinoid. It is psychoactive and is responsible for the high associated with cannabis consumption. Again, this probably had an evolutionary purpose. When an animal came along to snack on the plant, it became disorientated from the intoxicating effects of THC. It would know never to eat cannabis again.
But how does THC do this?
Cannabinoids have a unique ability to interact with the human body (and indeed all mammals). This is because mammals have an endocannabinoid system, or ECS. The ECS is full of receptors that respond to the phytocannabinoids in cannabis ('phyto' means plant-based).
Interestingly enough, the human body makes its own cannabinoids (called endocannabinoids). "Endo" means internal, so you can think of them as internal cannabinoids.
Plant-based phytocannabinoids like THC and CBD bind with receptors in the ECS to produce an astonishing range of health benefits. Since THC binds with CB1 receptors in the brain and central nervous system, it produces psychoactive effects that make you high.
Other cannabinoids (like CBD and CBDA) do not produce these psychoactive effects. In fact, each cannabinoid in cannabis may interact with the ECS in their own unique way. Hundreds of different cannabinoids exist, but very little research exists on any of them. Hopefully this will begin to change as we witness an increase in cannabis legalization.
Anyway, let's take a look at CBDA and see what kinds of specific functions and properties it has relative to the ECS.
What is CBDA?
Cannabidiolic acid is a sort of precursor to CBD. The cannabis plant produces all its cannabinoids in acid form. In fact, some say that all cannabinoids start out as CBGA (cannabigerolic acid). When a particular enzyme becomes available, CBGA converts into CBDA.
Raw cannabis plant material must be heated, or decarboxylated, for acids to convert into active cannabinoids. Decarboxylation is a chemical reaction which removes a carboxyl group. This is the specific process that turns CBDA into CBD.
Decarboxylation is often said to activate cannabinoids, but the word 'activate' isn't entirely accurate. Cannabinoid acids like CBDA and THCA do influence the body by themselves, so they don't necessarily need to be activated to work. However, upon decarboxylation, cannabinoid acids alter their chemical structure, changing the effects they have on the ECS.
So what kind of effects does CBDA have on the body by itself as a supplement? Believe it or not, there are suggestions that CBDA has a wealth of its own specific properties. Let's find out what the research is saying.
The Latest Research into CBDA
In 2008, a study was published in Drug Metabolism and Disposition: The Biological Fate of Chemicals. Researchers found that CBDA has a remarkably similar structure to non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). In other words, CBDA may have the potential to act as an anti-inflammatory.
Rather than working directly with cannabinoid receptors, CBDA appears to work by inhibiting the cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) enzyme. This is an enzyme associated with inflammation. Research suggests that when CBDA blocks COX-2 enzymes, inflammation can lessen.
Another important area of research involves CBDA and the 5-HT serotonin system. This system links with mood (serotonin is a known mood enhancer).
Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are common antidepressants. These prevent the reabsorption of serotonin, increasing its quantity in the body. An animal study from 2018 shows that CBDA also inhibits the reabsorption of serotonin.
The serotonin system influences many physiological processes. Excess serotonin can cause nausea and vomiting, for example. Surges in the hormone can also result from a variety of stressors.
Aside from these specific avenues of research, there is also the burning question of how effective CBDA is. In comparison with CBD, the academic journal Frontiers in Integrative Neuroscience claims that CBDA has 100 times greater affinity for 5-HT receptors. CBDA also has a higher bioavailability than CBD, meaning the body can absorb better more of it.
How Hopeful Should We Be About CBDA Research?
At the moment, there is only a limited amount of research on CBDA. Simply put, there are not enough studies to claim that CBDA has specific uses.
It is also crucial to remember that the above studies were conducted on animal models. While studies like this are essential in the initial stages of research, human studies are necessary to determine the exact effect of CBDA on users.
Of course, this is not to say that one should disregard all existing research on CBDA. The results are promising, and will hopefully lead to more reliable information in the future. Until then, we remain optimistic in terms of what CBDA can do.
Should You Be on the Lookout for a CBDA Supplement?
There are plenty of hemp oil supplements around that contain CBDA. While there aren't any that we're aware of that contain pure CBDA, many contain a full-spectrum mixture of CBDA and CBD. You can get these full-spectrum products in oil form, capsules, or even as topical salves.
It's up to you whether you invest in a CBDA product. Research up to now is minimal, so we can't say for sure what the specific benefits are. However, some early research suggests that it could be even more effective than CBD! At this point, we'll just have to watch this space. There's no telling where CBDA research might take us, but the future looks very promising.
- 1000mg Mint CBD Tincture – 1 oz / 30mL$124.00Add to cartRated 4.72 out of 585 reviews
- Fresh mint flavor
- Sourced from 100% organic Kentucky hemp
- Non-GMO
- Certified to be free from any pesticides, herbicides, solvents, heavy metals, or chemical fertilizers
- Relaxing, non-intoxicating hemp formula (less than 0.3% THC)
- Lab tested for safety, purity, and potency
- Sale! 300mg Mint CBD Tincture – 1 oz / 30mL (3-Pack)
$144.00Add to cartRated 4.83 out of 518 reviews
- Made from organic hemp
- A non-psychoactive formula (less than 0.2% THC)
- Delicious minty taste
- No artificial flavorings
- Non-GMO
- Grown in the state of Kentucky
- Lab tested to ensure purity
- Free of any harmful chemicals or toxins
- CBD Facial Day Cream – 300 mg CBD$45.00Add to cartRated 4.56 out of 518 reviews
- Contains Collagen and Caviar oil
- Hemp extract support and skin cell protection
- Helps support a naturally glowing complexion
- Lab-verified phytochemical content
- Made in the USA
- Free shipping


text:
We have now moved into our new office! Thanks to all of our clients for the continued support!
Author Archives: admin
New Office
Not On The High Street – NOTHS – Integration Upgraded
Not On The High Street (NOTHS) have now released a new API which has allowed us to streamline our existing file upload based integration even further! MintSoft OMS can now automatically check NOTHS for new orders. When a new order … Read More
MintSoft Adds NetDespatch APC Overnight Courier Integration
We have added another courier integration to our list! We are pleased to announce we now have full NetDespatch APC Overnight integration so courier labels can now be produced at the click of a button with no need to have … Read More
MintSoft Version 3.0 – Upgrade Complete
The time has finally come version 3.0 is finally complete and live for all of our customers. Version 3.0 introduces a whole new look and feel to the system. As always the user interface aims to be as easy and … Read More
Order Management System 3.0 – Coming Soon…
Over the past couple of months we have been working hard on the next version of our order management system. Packed with lots of new features and beautiful new design making it even easier to use on range of different … Read More
Mintsoft Adds CCL – (Consolidated Courier Logistics) Integration
MintSoft OMS is now integrated with CCL – Consolidated Courier Logistics – "Your Complete Logistics Supermarket"
The integration provides access to a range of couriers such as CityLink , DHL, UKMail and UPS all from one account.
You can now easily create shipments using your CCL account at the click of button.
Example City Link Label
What to know more ? Contact us today to find out about our fresh approach to order management!


text:
1024 L Street
Lincoln, NE 68508
What is the capacity of your venue?
How much does the room cost to rent?
There is no room rental fee.
Do you provide food and beverage service?
Yes. We have a full catering menu and a full service bar.
What do you provide with your room?
Tables, chairs, table cloths, napkins, plates, silverware, and glasses.
How can I get a tour of the room?
Call Cristi at (402) 477-3444.
What is required to reserve a date?
A signed contract and a deposit of $800.
Can I have my wedding ceremony in the banquet hall?
Do you have parking?
Yes, we two small lots on our property. There is also a parking garage half a block to the east of our building.
Do you allow bands or DJs?
Is it possible to book the room on a football Saturday?
What other amenities do you offer?
Wi-Fi, table top projector with retractable screen, corded and lapel microphones, professional sound system, background music, dance floor, event planner and podium.
Can I have an event at the reception center without purchasing food?
Yes, call Cristi at 402-477-3444 for details.
Do you offer offer off-site catering services?
Yes, we cater meal, beverage, and bar services to other venues & private homes.
Call Cristi at 402-477-3444 for details.


text:
- Tourists from Canada, South America, etc. are traveling to the U.S. for bargain basement deals, despite the travel hassles. I've never known the U.S. dollar to be at par with its Canadian counterpart, so this was a real testament to the current state of the economy.
- Foreign tourists will no longer be able to pay the entrance fee at the Taj Mahal in dollars. Apparently, the 22% decline in the dollar impacted India's tourism revenue.
- As the dollar decreases in value compared to the Euro (a/o today,$1.47 buys 1.00 Euro), dollar holders have less spending power because imports are more expensive. As Americans buy less, European exporters sales decrease, thereby impacting their economy.
- In 2005, the Chinese Yuan was revalued so that it would no longer be tied to a fixed rate against the U.S. currency. As the Chinese economy gets stronger and the U.S. dollar weakens, I'm curious to know if this has impacted our Chinese imports. I haven't seen an analysis of it, though.
- Oil is purchased in dollars. What does that mean?
"Oil producers sell their products in dollars. These dollars are used to purchase other goods in international markets. As the dollar lost its value starting in 2002, oil producers could afford to buy less in international markets with their dollars. To compensate for this loss of buying power, they may have raised the dollar price for oil."MONEY & THE ECONOMY
- Rapper Jay-Z and other celebs are touting the Euro, not the dollar. And just when I figured out what cheese is.
- Another possible rate cut, brought to you by the Fed. Bernanke's feeling the strain on the economy caused by the housing and mortgage mess, higher gas prices, tighter credit conditions, and stock declines, which means he's open to another drop in the fed rate.
- Banks Pay the Price for Risky Mortgage Bets - Financial institutions have been making a mint by employing a complex system where they bundle mortgages into one item and sell it to other major financial institutions. Some bundles are riskier than others. Back and forth, back and forth these bundles went until the real estate market started to soften. The backup plan on handling all high-risk loans was based on the theory that real estate goes up, not down; a borrower facing default could sell the property and pay off the loan. Once property values started dropping, selling the property was no longer viable. An obvious factor in the billions being written of at financial institutions this year. I'd like to know their profits on these transactions prior to this year, though.
- Reading Pays- Especially When It Comes to Credit Card Updates - Here's an interesting tip that I didn't know about. In the tiny text of the mind-numbing amendments to your credit card agreement, you might find an option to reject changes such as APR increases by writing a letter. That's worth skimming it over a bit closer going forward, methinks.
- Be Careful When Police and Firefighters Ask for Money - In general, I don't make donations to any organizations that contact me. I have a few organizations that I routinely donate to, and if I'm considering a donation outside of that circle, I research their efforts at Just Give.
- Plonkee addresses the reasons why people don't donate to charities, and knocks them off one by one. My take on it is that if you have money to spend on gifts for others, then you have enough money to donate to those who need your help. 'Tis the season to give 'til it hurts, people ;-)
- In the excitement of buying a home, first time home owners don't always think about the non-mortgage related costs, which can be significant. The biggest, for us, is property taxes, which in California increases about 1% annually. Other states property taxes are fixed to the market value of the property (see tips here for contesting property assessment), which seems to me as a frustrating liability. I like knowing what I owe and not having it tied to a vague estimate of market values.
- Speaking of housing, it looks like prices are still falling, for a net 13% from this time last year. I can tell you that although the median sales price for a new home is now $217,800, it's closer to half a million in Los Angeles. Since this is the median, a substantial number of homes here are in the million dollar range, which means that for the past few years, first-time home buyers had the choice of opting for a questionable loan (e.g., no interest, zero money down), or continuing to rent


text:
Comfort and style at sea
From economic Interior and Ocean View staterooms to Grand Suites with balconies and breath-taking sea views, accommodation options aboard this Caribbean Class ship are wide-ranging, catering for a variety of budgets and needs. No matter your budget, all rooms are modern and comfortable. Plus, they include flexible sleeping arrangements for co-travellers, private bathrooms with showers, satellite televisions, refrigerators and daily housekeeping services.
Premium suite passengers will benefit from additional luxuries consisting of spacious seating areas, complimentary mini bar and DVD library, walk-in closets with a personal safe and two flat screen televisions.
A restful retreat onboard
Taking a break from the excitement on deck, passengers can seek tranquility and a good dose of pampering at the adult-only Sanctuary lounge and the esteemed Lotus Spa.
Signature treatments include soothing massages, facials, scrubs, body wraps, acupuncture and even Botox at the Spa's full-service salon. With a professional hairdressing team onboard, you're guaranteed to always look your best and can even treat yourself to manicures and pedicures too.
Staying fit aboard Caribbean Princess is a breeze, with a fitness suite and exercise classes to suit beginners and fitness fanatics alike. For a more leisurely approach, passengers can enjoy a game or two at the ship's five-hole putting course or take a stroll along the extensive promenade.
Cruise1st has the Caribbean Princess cruise for you!
If the Caribbean Class ship has ticked every box on your wish list, call Cruise1st today and turn your dream into the journey of a lifetime. With access to the very best deals, our expert customer service team can offer you an unforgettable cruise at an unbeatable price that you won't find elsewhere.
Call us today and book your Caribbean cruise with confidence.


text:
Join the team
Practice your purpose by volunteering
We all want to be part of something bigger than ourselves—to figure out and live out our purpose. But it can be tricky figuring out what, exactly, that's supposed to look like. Volunteer Bootcamp can help! Come and explore New Walk's vision, learn about serving options, and start practicing your purpose.
Volunteer Bootcamp is offered two Sundays a month at 11:30 am in the cafe.


text:
Active in corporate finance since 20 years , Havila Partners has an ICO team based in Brussels and working on European companies
Pierre Louis Amancic, Managing Partner,Founder of Havila Partners in 1998 , since 35 years in financial activities and involved in ICO's for European companies
Pierre Louis has an huge experience of financial markets and companies corporate needs as he spent all is professional life with a goal axis starting with the bank and financial markets.
Former CEO of IFF Bourse (Axa Group) , up till March 1998, previously he was a Manager for the Equity and Derivative desk (between 1990 to 1995) in Didier Philippe-Bankers Trust.
From 1980 to 1990 he was successively with Banco di Roma, Natwest and ABC Bank.
Since the foundation of Havila Partners, he closed numerous deals in various sectors like Software and Mobile business and operators, IT, Communication and Media Businesses, Industry, Green business, Financial sector, Retailing, Food and Drinks...
Pierre Louis divides his time between Europe and Africa where he organize the partnerships and implementation of Partners Representative Offices on the continent.


text: 317 1st Place Manhattan Beach Open House Posted onMay 25, 2012June 27, 2013AuthoracimettaLeave a comment I will be holding 317 1st Place open this Saturday, May 26th (tomorrow). It just had a huge price reduction of almost $100,000. It is now priced at $1,499,000. Come check it out tomorrow from 2 – 5 pm.


text:
Go to content Go to navigation Go to search Change language
Home>Collection & Louvre Palace>Curatorial Departments>Boeotian fibula with plaque
Work Boeotian fibula with plaque
Department of Greek, Etruscan, and Roman Antiquities: Archaic Greek Art (7th-6th centuries BC)
Fibule à plaque, arc à quatre coquilles
© 2002 RMN / Hervé Lewandowski
Fibule à plaque, arc à quatre coquilles
© 2002 RMN / Hervé Lewandowski
Greek, Etruscan, and Roman Antiquities
Archaic Greek Art (7th-6th centuries BC)
This bronze fibula was found near Thebes in Boeotia, in a woman's grave dating from c.700 BC. The plaque is decorated with incised motifs inspired by Geometric pottery but with new orientalizing influences. One side depicts a grazing horse with a bird; the other a ship framed by birds and fish. The composition and the treatment of the ship's rigging have been found on other fibulae attributed to the "Boatmaster".
Boeotian fibulae
Narrative scenes and animal motifs
The decorative engraving on the plaque features a combination of an animal theme and a narrative scene. The reverse side depicts a horse, its head lowered as if grazing, and between its legs a bird with outspread wings. The space is filled with other motifs, including stars, zigzags, and chevrons. The front, meanwhile, bears the outline of a rigged ship with a crew of six sailors, floating on the broken line of the waves and framed by two birds in the sky and fish in the sea. The scene almost certainly illustrates an episode from the works of Homer, transcribed thanks to the invention of the Greek alphabet in the second half of the eighth century BC. Alternatively, it may relate to a contemporary scene taken from life, as the Greeks were mounting bold expeditions round the Mediterranean in search of fertile shores where they could settle and found new cities. The composition and treatment of the ship's rigging have been found on other fibulae attributed to the "Boatmaster".
A work lying between the Geometric style and new orientalizing influences
Made c. 700 BC, this fibula stands at the cusp of two periods and two stylistic trends. The craftsman who created it drew freely from the decorative repertoire of Geometric pottery, and the typical image of the horse with its characteristically shaped head, the warship and the zigzag filling motifs are borrowed from the Attic Dipylon vases of the eighth century BC. But the decoration also reflects the growing influence of orientalizing motifs, carried throughout the Mediterranean basin by commercial exchanges from the early seventh century BC. The fibula thus combines the decorative vocabulary of the Geometric style with themes from the Near East, such as real and imaginary animals and friezes depicting animals running and grazing.
BibliographyB. Schweitzer, Die Geometrische Kunst Griechenlands, 1969, pp. 219-25.
C. Blinkenberg, Fibules grecques et orientales, 1926, pp. 147-82.
M. Collignon, "Note sur des fibules béotiennes à décor gravé", Mémoires de la Société Nationale des Antiquaires de France 55, 1896, pp. 159-79.
Technical description
'The Boatmaster'
Fibule à plaque, arc à quatre coquilles
Vers 700 avant J.-C.
Provenance : environs de Thèbes (Béotie)
Production béotienne
H. : 12 cm. ; l. : 27,50 cm.
Legs Maignan, 1909 , 1909
Br 1880
Greek, Etruscan, and Roman Antiquities
Sully wing
1st floor
Bronzes room
Room 663
Vitrine M2 : Grèce, époque orientalisante (fin du VIIIe - VIIe siècle avant J.-C.)
Practical information
The Louvre is now open. All visitors are required to wear a mask in the museum. All the information you need to know before visiting the museum is available on this page.
Opening hours:
The Louvre is open every day (except Tuesdays) from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Closed on:
January 1, May 1, and December 25
We strongly advise booking a time slot in advance online


text:
Let's continue with the third page about my Indian T-90S.
Click please for previous page : http://miniafv....revell-172-t-90-s-indian-army-second.html
Continue to gluing..The lower and upper parts of the hull .. need some press.
The rear fuel drums ..
compare with Modelcollect T-90
Installation is complete. You don't need to use putty.
I've masks the wheels before painting the hull.
Then painted hull and turret with Gunze Sand yellow..
And the result ... I didn't like the first attempt.
I gave up references from the tank.. The second attempt was better ..
Details were painted, gloss varnish and applied decals..
After wash..
I forgot to add heavy machine gun (12,7 mmm Kord) While adding a few pieces were broken.
And completed :)
click please for completed model : http://miniafv....t-90s-indian-army-completed.html


text:
Truck driver blames spiked coffee for crash
TRUCK driver Lucas Bourke had a cup of coffee, got back into his long-haulage truck and later ran up the back of a car in front of him.
The crash on the Hume Highway was possibly linked to the drink that other drivers at a rest stop said should give him a lift.
But it wasn't the caffeine - it's believed the coffee might have been laced with methamphetamine.
That's the explanation his solicitor gave to Wodonga Magistrates Court yesterday for Bourke driving while having a prescribed concentration of a drug in his system.
He had also failed to properly fill in his log books.