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It's middish August which means it's time for one of the funnest events of a gay ole Seattle summer: Georgetown Art Attack featuring TRAILER PARK DRAG STRIP hosted by Sylvia O'Stayformore! It's a night time outdoor treat WITHOUT A COVER CHARGE (but please tip the talent generously!!!) It's happening at the adorable Georgetown Trailer Park Mall this Saturday, August 13 from 8 pm to 11 pm. This DOES fill up so get there early for best view spots!
More poo from Sylvia's lips, er, fingers:
Happy Summer!
I'm so excited about this one. Each year gets bigger and bigger! This year Georgetown Merchants Association and Georgetown Trailer Park Mall invited us back for 2016! As part of Georgetown's Art Attack we are the late night adult event for August. We are not charging a ticket price but every girl will be working for tips. BRING YOUR SINGLES! (Hey we gotta make gas money.) So I pulled together some of my favorite trailer park girls to do this show.
Bring your lawn chairs and picnic supplies for an evening of art, shopping and drag under the stars. We can only fit as many people between the trailers as we can. This event is going to be off the charts. Come down to Georgetown and have some fun!
I will be hostess with my peeps:
Honey Bucket
Jackie Hell
James and Kerry Darling
Strawberry Shartcake
And Queen of the Universe Donna Tella Howe!
Georgetown Trailer Park Mall
5805 Airport Way S
There's not much else going on this hot (well, hot by Seattle standards of hot) weekend. And, despite all the toxic waste in the soil and air of Georgetown it's still far safer than the bullet ridden streets of Pike/Pine and all the muggers in Cal Anderson Park….GO TO GEORGETOWN!!!!
Tags: Georgetown Art Attack, Georgetown Trailer Park Mall, Sylvia O'Stayformore, Trailer Park Drag Strip


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The double typing is a known bug in Unity. It's fixed in a coming release. I'm affected by it when I play rust. Everyone laughs at my double-typing characters in chat. I'm told it only affects people using GNOME desktop environment on Linux, and is fixed in a later update to Unity.
A friend pointed me at https://www.boriel.com/en/software/the-zx-basic-compiler/ which claims to compile ZX BASIC to machine code. Is it allowed to use this to speed up programs in the jam? I personally think if it works, and makes a difference to the performance of the creation it should be allowed, but only if the original BASIC source it's based on is provided. What do you think?
I haven't tried to learn Godot, but it's on my list to look at. I found LOVE very straightforward to pick up, mainly because there is good documentation, and due to the nature of it, you can rummage around in other people's public .love files to learn from them.
One problem I have is that I've chosen to use a language/framework (lua / love2d) I don't know well, in order to force me to learn it. However this means I'm throwing code all over the place to make it work and it looks shocking :D I need to learn a bit more to make sure my code isn't terrible before I submit for 'peer review' :D
Oh man! I was about to give up and you mentioned the sprite generator! I think I might play with this on my own, and enter the next contest as there's no way I'll be ready for this one. Thanks for the tips!
That entirely depends which Alan Pope you think I am. :) (the one who works for Canonical on Ubuntu, likes cats and looks a little like Elvis)
Had a busy weekend and no inspiration. Now I'm wondering if I could throw together a poorly made late entry. Anyone else still working on their project, or yet to start like me? :)
Gardiner has to play these, so I guess we should target hardware he has? I mean, no point making a game which requires multi-touch if Gardiner has no Linux device capable of playing the game. So, what should we use? Can we count on you having a keyboard, mouse and perhaps xbox/steam (dual analog) controller? :)
Or did you want to put limitations on the games and force us to use, or indeed not use, some control system?
Unity3D (which I believe you used) has an option to spit out a Linux build, and can create a folder which contains your game data and two binaries, one 32-bit and one 64-bit. It means the player has to choose which binary to run, but they're running Linux so can probably figure that out ;)
Fun game, thanks! On 64-bit Ubuntu 14.04 I had to install some 32-bit libs to make the 32-bit Linux binary work. Maybe consider adding a 64-bit build to the Linux zip, which would prevent this being necessary for future users. For reference I did "apt-get install libglu1-mesa:i386 libxcursor1:i386 libxrandr2:i386" which fixed it for me.

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(AP) A Nebraska police chief will pay a $750 fine for storing campaign signs in a police station and using public money to buy more than $200 worth of snack food.
Sutton Police Chief Tracey Landenberger agreed to the civil penalty as part of a settlement with the Nebraska Accountability and Disclosure Commission. Commission members voted 8-0 last week to approve the fine.
The campaign signs were stored in the station between January 2010 and June 2012, and the snacks were bought between March 2010 and June 2012, according to the settlement.
The settlement says Landenberger did not intend to violate state law, and he believed at the time that his actions were allowed.
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It's been well established that an interim welterweight title tilt between Nick Diaz and Carlos Condit will headline UFC 143 – please see the official event poster above. However, the four other featured fights airing live during the pay-per-view broadcast haven't been announced until now.
A heavyweight rumble with Roy Nelson and Fabricio Werdum will serve as the night's co-main event.
The Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Nevada hosts the February 4th festivities. Although officials have yet to confirm, FX is expected to air all of the card's preliminary bouts.
The PPV broadcast begins live immediately after the freebie fights at 10PM ET/7PM PT.
Here is the show's revised agenda:
Preliminary Bouts:
Matt Brown vs. Chris Cope
Justin Edwards and Mike Stumpf
Rafael Natal vs. Michael Kuiper
Jorge Lopez vs. Matt Riddle
Alex "Bruce Leeroy" Caceres vs. Edwin Figueroa
Dustin Poirier vs. Max Holloway
Main Bouts:
(Pay-Per-View 10PM ET/7PM PT)
Ed Herman vs. Clifford Starks
Scott Jorgensen vs. Renan Barao
Josh Koscheck vs. Mike Pierce
Roy Nelson vs. Fabricio Werdum
Carlos Condit vs. Nick Diaz (Interim UFC Welterweight Title)


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As with every season, my 2012 MLB Predictions were a mixed bag. That Texas Rangers-Miami Marlins World Series did not happen. However, I was dead on when I predicted the Boston Red Sox would finish in last place in the AL East with the hiring of Bobby Valentine as manager. I wrote, "The Red Sox collapse has only just begun and making Valentine the captain of the ship means they are accelerating towards the iceberg." Unfortunately, for this Red Sox fan, I was right.
But 2012 is gone (and so is Bobby Valentine from the Red Sox). Now it's time for another season of predictions.
AL East
New York Yankees
Tampa Bay Rays
Baltimore Orioles
Boston Red Sox
Toronto Blue Jays
O.K., the Yankees are starting the season without Curtis Granderson, Mark Teixeira, Derek Jeter and Alex Rodriguez and have a catching platoon of Francisco Cervelli and Chris Stewart. The absence of Raul Ibanez, Eric Chavez, and Andruw Jones weakens their bench considerably. But I'm not betting against the Yankees. The Grandy Man, Tex, Jeter, and A-Rod will be back. As long as they have C.C. Sabathia and Andy Pettitte at the top of the rotation, Robinson Cano batting cleanup, and Mariano Rivera pitching the 9th inning, the Yankees will find a way.
The Tampa Bay Rays will be competitive as always but will also fall just short. The Baltimore Orioles will come back down to earth while the Red Sox will rebound under new manager John Farrell. The result will be a tie for third.
I'm simply not buying the Toronto Blue Jays' off-season moves. How can we expect Jose Reyes, Mark Buehrle, Josh Johnson, and Emilio Bonifacio do any better in Toronto than they did in Miami last season? Can we really expect R.A. Dickey to replicate his Cy Young form in the AL East? And why on earth did the Jays hire back John Gibbons to be their skipper after a less than stellar stint between 2004 and 2008?
AL Central
Detroit Tigers
Cleveland Indians#
Kansas City Royals#
Chicago White Sox
Minnesota Twins
Look for the Tigers to repeat in the AL Central. With Victor Martinez returning to the lineup, Triple Crown winner Miguel Cabrera and Prince Fielder look that much stronger. However, I don't think Rick Porcello will pan out as their new closer. Look for Francisco Cordero, Francisco "K-Rod" Rodriguez or Brian Wilson to come to the Tigers' rescue in the 9th.
The last two seasons the Cleveland Indians have started out strong only to fade down the stretch. That won't happen with ex-Red Sox skipper Terry Francona. Look for the signing of ex-Braves outfielder Michael Bourn to make the difference on the field to win one of two AL Wild Card berths. The addition of James Shields and Wade Davis will give the Kansas City Royals the other AL Wild Card.
The Chicago White Sox exceeded all expectations in 2012 but couldn't quite reach the playoffs. This year will be a far tougher year on the South Side. Despite a resurgent Joe Mauer and Justin Morneau, the Twins will once again bring up the rear in the AL Central.
AL West
Los Angeles Angels
Oakland Athletics
Texas Rangers
Seattle Mariners
Houston Astros
The addition of Josh Hamilton will make the 3-4-5 punch of Hamilton, Albert Pujols and Mike Trout even more potent than Cabrera, Fielder, and Martinez in Detroit and leave the rest of the division in the dust. Oakland cannot sneak up on anyone and Texas is losing its luster with the loss of Hamilton, Michael Young, and Mike Napoli. The Mariners can be grateful for the Astros moving from the National League for no other reason than to avoid another last place finish.
AL Rookie of the Year – Trevor Bauer, Cleveland Indians
AL Comeback Player of the Year – John Lackey, Boston Red Sox
AL Manager of the Year – Terry Francona, Cleveland Indians
AL Cy Young Award – Jon Lester, Boston Red Sox
AL MVP – Michael Bourn, Cleveland Indians
NL East
Atlanta Braves
Washington Nationals
Philadelphia Phillies
Miami Marlins
New York Mets
The Braves outfield is now the best in the game with the Upton brothers joining Justin Heyward. This gives them the edge over the Nationals, who will reach their second consecutive post-season with an NL Wild Card berth. The Phillies will put up a good fight but cannot overcome the Braves and Nationals while the Mets keep the Marlins out of last place.
NL Central
Pittsburgh Pirates
Cincinnati Reds
St. Louis Cardinals
Milwaukee Brewers
Chicago Cubs
This will be the tightest division in MLB, with the Pirates, Reds, Cardinals, and Brewers in a four way race for the division until the final week of the season. The Bucs will finally have their first winning season since 1992 and with it their first post-season appearance since '92.
Meanwhile, the Cubs will lament the loss of the Astros and spend the year looking up at the rest of the division. The only bright spot at Wrigley this season will be first baseman Anthony Rizzo hitting 40 home runs.
NL West
Arizona Diamondbacks
San Diego Padres#
San Francisco Giants
Los Angeles Dodgers
Colorado Rockies
After falling back in 2012, look for the D'Backs to regain their 2011 form and once again top the division. Meanwhile, Padres third baseman Chase Headley might not play a game until mid-May. But when Headley returns he will lead the Padres to the other NL Wild Card berth. Besides, I like saying Headley's name.
The defending World Series champion Giants will have a let down season in 2013 as they did in 2011 following their 2010 World Series title.
Look for the Dodgers to once again underachieve. Since the Dodgers can't get rid of Josh Beckett, Adrian Gonzalez and Carl Crawford, they'll fire manager Don Mattingly in early June.
First year Rockies manager Walt Weiss will find it very difficult to win with the front office restricting starting pitchers to 75 pitches an outing. He might soon follow his predecessor Jim Tracy out the door in disgust.
NL Rookie of the Year – Billy Hamilton, Cincinnati Reds
NL Comeback Player of the Year – Tim Lincecum, San Francisco Giants
NL Manager of the Year – Bud Black, San Diego Padres
NL MVP – Chase Headley, San Diego Padres
AL Wild Card Match Up – Cleveland Indians vs. Kansas City Royals – Cleveland advances to ALDS
American League Division Series (ALDS) – Best three out of five:
Cleveland Indians vs. New York Yankees – Indians in four
Detroit Tigers vs. Los Angeles Angels – Angels in five
American League Championship Series (ALCS) – Best four out of seven:
Cleveland Indians vs. Los Angeles Angels – Indians in six
NL Wild Card Match Up – Washington Nationals vs. San Diego Padres – Padres advances to NLDS
National League Division Series (NLDS) – Best four out of seven:
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. San Diego Padres – Padres in three
Atlanta Braves vs. Arizona Diamonbacks – Braves in four
National League Championship Series (NLCS) – Best four out of seven:
Atlanta Braves vs. San Diego Padres – Padres in six
2013 World Series – Best four out of seven:
Cleveland Indians vs. San Diego Padres – Padres in five
Well, there you have it. I'm picking the Padres to win their first World Series. We'll see how my predictions fare out in October.
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Saturday Sewing Group
Food is right up there on the sew day list and the Debbies made a delicious lunch. Of course I ate a lot of snacks, which sadly in the late afternoon caught up with me and I went home and just blobbed out in my chair. Those tiny little bear claws from Safeway are the devil.
Deb was the only one of us with quilt related show and tell. She'd been to a quilt retreat and made this wonderful quilt. Deb's work is always nice and tidy, and I love how nice the back of the quilt looks here.
Deb belongs to several different sewing groups, and she made this quilt from her winnings at another retreat. A scrap quilt is a delight isn't it?
I think the traditional Baptist Fan quilting is perfect for this quilt.
We took a quick break to head over to Alex's to see her party decorations. Her daughter Adair is marrying, and Saturday they had an engagement party. You can see more here.
It was a black and white theme,so leave it to Alex to have coordinated wildlife.


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Introduction: Woodburning a Cigar Box!
I had an old cigar box lying around and decided it was time to redecorate!
Step 1: Preparing the Box
I didn't take pictures of this step because it varies per box and is generally straight forward.
For mine i just sanded the whole box from 60 grit to 220 grit sand paper. You can go higher depending on your preference but i felt it was good at 220.
Once the box is prepared you can begin your design.
Step 2: Selecting the Design
For this design i decided to base the top off of something called Rhombitrihexagonal Tiling (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rhombitrihexagonal_tiling)
This design seemed really cool and it was a long name so i felt smarter every time i talked about it.
So i kind of free sketched this on to the box and corrected some things with a ruler.
Step 3: Begin the Burn!
Once drawn on the box you can begin woodburning. I got my stand ready (based off of this instructable here: https://www.instructables.com/id/Wood-Burning-And-Solder-Station/ Thanks for the great idea!)
From here it's just following the sketch with the burner. I also followed with some shading and some minor detail to make it a tad more ornate.
Step 4:
For the sides of the box i just make the lines that ended seem to "fall off" and just carried the lines down.
As for the shading, everyone has a different technique. I like to draw little circles constantly overlapping each other. Every wood burns different so you have to adapt and be more cautious with shading.
Always remember to start light because you can always make it darker not lighter!
Step 5: Finished!
After all the main burning is done, all of your shading is done, and most importantly YOU are satisfied with it you are finished!
I haven't sealed mine yet and i am debating if i will or not. I tend to like the rugged feel and the smell of the burning so a lacquer over it would ruin those things for me.
Now load it up with cigars or hobby items or anything you deem worthy to lie in this awesome looking creation.
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Alright sweet! I'll have too look into some oils. I'm not worried about food safe or not since it's only the outside of the box. If I put cigars inside it won't get to them.
the oil will darken the wood somewhat, just so you know... if "food-safe" isn't a worry, then there is an old recipe all over the internet for a wood finish, made from a mix of beeswax, turpentine and linseed oil, which gives a solid finish, but keeps the feel of the wood
If you seal your wood with an oil, you don't loose the texture, which I also like. The usual oils are linseed oil, "boiled" linseed oil (which sets or dries faster because it has metal drying agents added to it - not food safe!), walnut oil, teak oil, ummm...., "mineral" oil, which is petroleum-based and I'm sure there are others.
I love you design by the way, I can never get more than one shade burned in, because I don't have the patience to use the rubbish iron I have properly. I'm thinking of experimenting with flame, to see if that works
Beautiful! I keep seeing so many woodburning projects lately - I think I need to give it a go. :D


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Their meeting took place on the Prudential Center ice at the conclusion of Wednesday's morning skate.
Coach Jacques Lemaire skated over to Paul Martin and asked the defenseman about his left forearm and wrist.
"He asked me how it felt and I said, 'Good.' That was about it," Martin said.
The Devils get their best defenseman back for Wednesday night's game against the Pittsburgh Penguins. Martin has missed 59 games since he suffered a fractured left forearm when struck by a Bill Guerin shot Oct. 24 in Pittsburgh.
"I didn't really know until after the morning skate, but I had a good idea yesterday that I'd play," Martin said. "It felt good. We had a good day on the ice shooting the puck. It came down to whether it was sore this morning or feeling good. And it felt good. So I'll give it a run tonight."
Left winger Jay Pandolfo will play while Pierre-Luc Letourneau-Leblond comes out. Andrew Peters and Vladimir Zharkov remain scratches.
Martin was excited.
"Definitely. It's been a long time coming," he said. "I've been looking forward to this day for quite a while."
He said he had no concerns and would wear a protective guard on his left wrist.
"No trepidation. I think getting in there and mixing it up right away and getting into the flow there willl be some nerves. I haven't played in a long time," Martin said. "But I'm definitely not second-guessing playing. The wrist feels good. The sooner I play the better it's going to be to get some motion and strength back."
How much Martin plays is uncertain.
"We'll wait and see how he's going to do and how we will manage his minutes. We'll go from there," Lemaire said.
What can Martin expect from himself?
"I don't know. I'll probably just keep it simple," Martin said. "I don't know how many minutes I'll log."
Getting Martin back is important to the team.
"It's obviously huge for us," captain Jamie Langenbrunner said. "No question he was our top defenseman when he went out. This is kind of like a pretty big acquisition for him at the deadline."
Goalie Martin Brodeur agreed.
"I think it's long overdue," he said. "Guys have been waiting for him and I'm sure he's been waiting to come back. It's definitely an exciting time for him and for us. I think it's going to be a work in progress for him to get back to where he needs to be and where he wants to be, but he;s a top player. He's our top defenseman and it's definitely really nice to have him back in the lineup."
What has been missing in Martin's absence?
"Offense," Lemaire answered. "He's a great skater and he plays a game where he controls the puck and makes the passes. He can bring some offense. And help the power play.
"We don't expect him to do everything we're talking about in one night. We'll see how he plays, how he starts the game and how he feels."
This is a good game for Martin's return, Lemaire suggested, because of the team's 5-0 record against the Penguins.
"When he said that he's ready, I thought of playing him one game," Lemaire said. "I thought this game would be a good game for him. Why? Because we've been playing well against Pittsburgh and it's going to help him if we keep playing well.
"This is the first time we have all the guys healthy. You can tell. It looks like an army."
When did Lemaire make the decision?
"I didn't," he claimed. "He made it. That's how it works. You just have to come and say, 'I'm playing,' and you play."
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Wetland Sod Delivery Logistics and Installation Guidelines Video
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Delivery Related
Wetland Sod mat delivery should be scheduled to coincide with immediate job site installation. If mats cannot be immediately installed, they can be stored in a shady location for no more than three days and must be kept thoroughly saturated and covered (tarped) during that time. In hot, dry weather mats should be stored under the same conditions for no more than two days.
Mats are delivered rolled and are most easily moved by two people with hay hooks. NFNP does not use pallets to ship Wetland Sod.
Each Wetland Sod mat is approximately 16.2 feet in length and 3.2 feet wide. Per mat weights vary seasonally between 120 - 170 pounds.
Each mat is banded with a species classification tag for identification. For example, a mix with Carex nebrascensis, Carex aquatilis and Juncus arcticus will read CnCaJa.
Installation Related
Mats are simply moved to the installation site, unrolled and then staked down. Ensure that the plant roots and the bottom of the mat are in direct contact with the soil. Space between the mat bottom and ground caused by folds, wrinkles or upturned mat edges will create a void that will allow the root system to dry out. Installing mats over large rocks, tree branches, very rough ground or anything that prevents root-to-soil contact should be avoided or remedied prior to installation.
Mats should not be installed on slopes steeper than 2.5:1. Some die-back can be expected when slopes exceed 3:1 steepness.
NFNP recommends the following staking pattern for Wetland Sod installation:
- Drive stakes through the mat at a slight angle and leave about 4" of the stake protruding above the mat.
- Use eight to twelve, 16" wooden stakes per mat for installations involving moving water (i.e. stream channels, windward lake shores, storm water retention areas).
- Use six to eight, 16" wooden stakes per mat for site conditions without erosive characteristics (i.e. pond and lake shorelines, wetland areas).
Ideally, mats should be installed in water depths of 2 to 4 inches. If site hydrology at the time of installation is lacking, plants will need supplemental irrigation. Additional irrigation will need to be provided during the first 3-4 weeks in order to ensure plant root establishment in surrounding soils. Conversely, if water levels are too deep at installation or during the first month after installation, the plants can die. After roots are well established, plants can tolerate periodic hydrologic famine or deeper water conditions.
Stream Bank Application Comments
On stream banks we recommend Wetland Sod installation just after peak flows, when water levels are gradually dropping. Supplemental irrigation may be required to fully establish the vegetation, but it will generally be fully rooted and ready for high water the following spring. The time required for roots to provide adequate anchoring depends on growing conditions including heat, light, and moisture.
In our experience, it is virtually impossible to pull up rooted coir manually after as little as 2-3 weeks at warm, low elevation sites or 4-5 weeks at cooler, high elevation sites. Although there is little data on initial or long-term performance of pre-planted coir in high energy channel environments, we have worked on projects where installed material was exposed to intense flows from storm runoff within several weeks after installation and was not dislodged or damaged
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NFNP does not provide installation services. We have, however, compiled data from various clients to provide some guidelines with respect to anticipated installation times.
Based on that data, average installation time per mat is approximately .40 labor hours (24 minutes). This figure includes time for unloading, handling, on site distribution, and installation. Of course this is an average, installation times and labor requirements can vary significantly from site-to-site depending primarily on site accessibility.
Use of a 4-wheeler or utility vehicle is not required but may make handling easier and installation faster depending upon site conditions.
Equipment List
- Hay hooks – 1 hook per laborer
- 16" wooden stakes – 6-12 per mat (see installation instructions)
- Mallet(s) - 1 per laborer to drive stakes
- Leatherman (or other sharp implement for cutting)
- Steel rake to level / prepare site
- Spade Shovel to remove large cobble
Optional Equipment
- Wheelbarrow
- Four-wheeler (or other utility vehicle for sites with difficult access)


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Press Release - Governor Mitt Romney Announces The Florida Young Professionals For Mitt
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Boston, MA – Today, Governor Mitt Romney announced the Florida chapter of Young Professionals for Mitt. Comprised of 41 men and women, this group will help build Governor Romney's base of political and financial support among young professionals in the Sunshine State.
"These young professionals will be a driving force behind our Florida efforts to expand our growing base of grassroots support. With their help, I am confident that we will be able to spread our message of conservative change across this great state," said Governor Romney.
Leading Governor Romney's Florida Young Professionals for Mitt chapter as Honorary Chair is State Representative Anitere Flores, also a Statewide Co-Chair of Governor Romney's Florida Steering Committee. The chapter's Statewide Chairs are Brian Graham, Sara Misselhorn and Rita Nunez.
Joining Romney for President as a Chair of the Florida Young Professionals for Mitt, Brian Graham said, "In the private and public sectors, Governor Romney has a proven record of leadership and success. He has made the toughest decisions in the most difficult situations, and in the process, turned around businesses, the Olympics and the state of Massachusetts. I am proud to join my fellow Florida young professionals in supporting Governor Romney in his bid for the Presidency."
Additionally, young professionals serving on Governor Romney's Florida Finance Committee include Ward Blakely, Chris and Susanne Dudley, Erik Kirk, Trey McCarley and Rhett O'Doski. Florida young professionals serving as County Co-Chairs for the campaign also include Bay County Co-Chairs Mike Duncan and Bo Rivard, Brevard County Co-Chair Matthew Collins, Broward County Co-Chair Miramar Commissioner Troy Samuels, Leon County Co-Chair Mandy Clark, Madison County Co-Chair Joe Stansel, Miami-Dade County Co-Chair Andreina Figueroa, Pinellas County Co-Chair Mayor Frank Hibbard, Santa Rosa County Co-Chair Tim Weekley and Seminole County Co-Chair Jason Broduer.
Romney For President Florida Young Professionals For Mitt Honorary Chair:
- State Representative Anitere Flores, Florida International University, Miami-Dade County
Romney For President Florida Young Professionals For Mitt Statewide Chairs:
- Brian Graham, Dixie Strategies, Clay County
- Sara Misselhorn, Governor's Office of Tourism, Trade and Economic Development, Scripps Project Director, Palm Beach County
- Rita Nunez, Aleva Tobacco Company, Hillsborough County
Romney For President Florida Young Professionals For Mitt Steering Committee:
- Damon Baxley, Marion County Sheriff's Department, Marion County
- Lori Bello-Montano, State Farm Insurance, Pasco County
- Michelle Dahnke, Evergreen Solutions, LLC, Leon County
- Keith DeAgostine, Novartis, Indian River County
- Tiffany Drewes, State Farm Insurance, Pasco County
- Renee Durette, Florida Department of Corrections, Hillsborough County
- Chad Fears, Fibercare Restoration, Inc., Jackson County
- Jacob Fish, St. Joe Company, Bay County
- Matt Garnett, Buckley & Fudge P.A., Pinellas County
- Stephen Gately, Robert L. Tankel P.A., Pinellas County
- Jennifer Green, St. Joe Company, Bay County
- Melanie Grenelle, Game Play Metrics, Pinellas County
- Kevin Hanley, Prudential Network Realty, Duval County
- Mike Hart, Liberty Investment Properties, Orange County
- Humberto E. Hernandez, Magella Health, Broward County
- Nathan Hilliard, Micros, Collier County
- Jeff Irish, AMR Capital, LLC, Palm Beach County
- Karen Langhben, Northwestern Mutual, Hillsborough County
- Andrew Minor, Merrill Lynch, Manatee County
- Eleni Pantaridis, Kluger Peretz Kaplan & Berlin, Broward County
- Laurie Pizzo, Century 21, Hernando County
- James N. Robinson, White & Case, LLP, Broward County
- Holly Rodes, State Farm Insurance, Pasco County
- Mia Rushing, Farm Bureau Insurance, Hernando County
- Whitney Rushing, State Farm Insurance, Pasco County
- Troy Schoonover, Edward Jones, Escambia County
- Al Schwarz, Assistant County Attorney, Seminole County
- Adam Shores, Allstate Insurance, Pinellas County
- David Silver, Northwestern Mutual, Hillsborough County
- Laura Smalt, Marketing Consultant, Lake County
- Adam Smith, Accountant, Hillsborough County
- Ryan Smith, Florida Rock Industries, Clay County
- Pepe Sosa, Arnstein & Lehr, LLC, Palm Beach County
- Javier Soto, Dutko Worldwide, Miami-Dade County
- Amy Speer, Lifetimewater Solutions, Polk County
- Katie White, Cella Molnar & Associates, Lee County
- Jon Woodard, Dixie Strategies, St. Johns County
*Businesses and organizations are listed for identification purposes only and should not be construed as endorsements by those businesses or organizations.
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There has been only one bid for land in downtown Courtenay originally bought as the site for a new homeless shelter.
The vacant property at Cliffe Avenue and Tenth Street was advertised by City Hall with offers invited at least as good as its current assessed value of around $355,000. The lone bid for all three adjacent lots on the site has been submitted by businessman Det Kunz, who owns the recently-renovated former IWA building next door. He wants to turn at least part of it into a parking lot for his tenants and their customers. His formal offer for the site, the amount of which has not yet been revealed, will be put to council early next month for a decision on whether or not to accept it, the City's director of legislative services, John Ward, told the Echo.
At present, Kunz owns a 17ft-wide strip alongside his renovated building at 841 Cliffe, but that only allows four cars to park nose-to-tail with no flexibility to manoeuvre. He previously advised councillors he needed a further 20ft of land from the vacant site to allow the two parallel strips to be combined, which would then allow 14 or 15 angled and accessible parking stalls to be laid out. Councillors were sympathetic to his dilemma, but decided they ought to advertise the land on the open market until May 17 before coming to a final decision. They were anxious to ensure they were not accused of doing a deal behind closed doors when they might have secured a better offer for the land. That sensitivity was significant because the property was originally bought by the Comox Valley Regional District for $470,000.
The price alone was controversial, as it was way above the assessed value of the site at the time. But the intended use, for a shelter and maybe transitional housing, generated even more heat. Controversy dogged the site purchase and its proposed use from the get-go, and eventually the regional district decided to wash its hands of the project and transfer the land to the City of Courtenay for a token sum. It was accompanied by a $100,000 grant from the Vancouver Island Health Authority "to assist with the development of an emergency shelter and/or supportive housing project". The Echo understands the City intends to add what it gets from the site sale to the VIHA grant. The combined sum would then be used to help fund or kick-start an alternate project or projects yet to be identified, although Mayor Larry Jangula has publicly stated the new initiative will not be a new emergency shelter.
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Charter of the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors of Astec Industries, Inc.
As Amended and Restated on March 11, 2004
(Initially Adopted March 14, 2000)
There shall be a committee of the Board of Directors of Astec Industries, Inc. (the "Corporation") known as the Audit Committee (the "Committee"). The Committee is appointed by the Board of Directors to assist the Board in overseeing the accounting and financial reporting process of the Corporation and the audits of the Corporation's financial statements. The Committee's primary objectives are to:
- Serve as an independent party to assist the Board of Directors in overseeing the Corporation's financial reporting process and systems of internal controls regarding finance and accounting.
- Appoint and oversee the Corporation's independent auditors.
- Receive and address complaints relating to accounting, internal accounting controls and auditing matters.
- Provide an open avenue of communication among the independent auditors, financial and senior management, and the Board of Directors.
The Committee has the authority to conduct any investigation appropriate to fulfilling its responsibilities, and it has direct access to the independent auditors as well as all books, records and personnel in the organization. The Committee has the ability to retain, at the Corporation's expense, outside legal, accounting, or other consultants or experts it deems necessary in the performance of its duties. Furthermore, the Corporation must provide for appropriate funding, as determined by the Committee, for payment of (i) compensation to any registered public accounting firm engaged for the purpose of preparing or issuing an audit report or performing other audit, review or attest services for the Corporation, (ii) compensation to any advisors employed by the Committee and (iii) ordinary administrative expenses of the Committee that are necessary or appropriate to carry out its duties. The independent auditors shall report directly to the Committee and are ultimately accountable to the Committee and the Board of Directors.
The Committee's job is one of oversight and it recognizes that the Corporation's management is responsible for preparing the Corporation's financial statements and that the independent auditors are responsible for auditing those financial statements. Additionally, the Committee recognizes that financial management, as well as the independent auditors, have more time and more detailed information about the Corporation than do Committee members; consequently, in carrying out its oversight responsibilities, the Committee is not providing any expert or special assurance as to the Corporation's financial statements or any professional certification as to the independent auditors' work.
The Committee shall be comprised of three or more independent directors meeting the requirements of the Nasdaq National Market ("Nasdaq") listing standards and the rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"). In addition, no member of the Committee may, other than in his or her capacity as a member of the Committee, the Board of Directors or any other Board committee, accept directly or indirectly any consulting, advisory or other compensatory fee from the Corporation or any subsidiary, nor may any member of the Committee be an affiliated person of the Corporation or any subsidiary. Furthermore, each member of the Committee must not have participated in the preparation of the financial statements of the Corporation or any current subsidiary of the Corporation at any time during the three years prior to appointment on the Committee.
All members of the Committee shall have a basic understanding of finance and accounting and be able to read and understand fundamental financial statements, and at least one member must have past employment experience in finance or accounting, a professional certification in accounting, or any other comparable experience or background, as required by the Nasdaq listing standards. In addition, the Committee shall have at least one member who is an "audit committee financial expert" as defined by the rules of the SEC.
The Board of Directors on the recommendation of the Nominating Committee shall appoint the members of the Committee. Unless a Chairperson is designated by the full Board, the members of the Committee may designate a Chairperson by majority vote of the full Committee membership. The Board of Directors may, at any time, remove one or more directors as members of the Committee.
The Committee shall meet at least three times per year, but may meet more frequently as circumstances dictate. The Committee shall periodically meet privately in executive session with management and the independent auditors to discuss any matters that the Committee or each of these groups believes should be discussed. In addition, the Committee, or at least its Chairperson, should communicate quarterly with the independent auditors and management to review the Corporation's financial statements and significant findings based upon the independent auditors' limited review procedures.
The Committee shall discharge its responsibilities, in addition to those responsibilities enumerated below, as it deems prudent. The Committee shall:
- Directly appoint, retain, compensate, evaluate and oversee the Corporation's independent auditors. The Committee shall ensure the regular rotation of the lead audit partner of the independent auditors and establish clear hiring policies for current or former employees of the independent auditors.
- Receive from the independent auditors a formal written statement delineating all relationships between the auditor and the Corporation, consistent with Independence Standards Board Standard 1. The Committee shall engage in a dialogue with the independent auditors with respect to any disclosed relationships or services that may impact the objectivity and independence of the auditor. Furthermore, the Committee shall take, or recommend that the full Board of Directors take, appropriate action to oversee the independence of the independent auditors.
- Annually obtain and review a report from the independent auditors, which shall be delivered prior to and within 90 days of the filing of the audit report with the SEC, which sets forth (a) all critical accounting policies and practices of the Corporation, (b) all alternative treatments of financial information within generally accepted accounting principles that have been discussed with management officials of the Corporation, ramifications of the use of such alternative disclosures and treatments, and the treatment preferred by the independent auditors, and (c) other material written communications between the independent auditors and management, including differences of opinion, if any, between the independent auditors and management.
- Oversee the resolution of any disagreements between management and the independent auditors regarding financial reporting, and consult privately with the independent auditors about those matters required to be discussed by Statement on Auditing Standards No. 61.
- Pre-approve, to the extent required by applicable law, all audit and non-audit engagements and the related fees and terms with the independent auditors. In accordance with applicable law, the Committee may delegate this pre-approval authority to one or more designated members of the Committee; provided, that any such decision made pursuant to the foregoing delegation of authority shall be presented to the Committee at its next regularly scheduled meeting. The Committee shall disclose its pre-approval policies and procedures for any audit and non-audit services. Furthermore, the Committee's approval of any non-audit service by the independent auditor shall be disclosed in the Corporation's periodic reports.
- Review, or the Chairperson of the Committee shall review, with management and the independent auditors the Corporation's unaudited quarterly financial statements prior to their filing or distribution. The Committee shall discuss with management and the independent auditors the audited financial statements and make a recommendation to management as to whether such audited financial statements should be included in the Corporation's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the last fiscal year to be filed with the SEC.
- Annually prepare a report to stockholders as required by the Corporation for inclusion in the Corporation's proxy statement for its annual meeting of stockholders.
- Consider in consultation with management, the independent auditors, and the internal auditors, the integrity of the Corporation's financial reporting processes and review and assess the adequacy of internal accounting procedures and controls.
- Discuss with management all significant deficiencies in the design or operation of internal controls which could adversely affect the Corporation's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial data and any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the Corporation's internal controls.
- Review and approve any related party transactions (as defined by the Nasdaq listing standards) involving the Corporation.
- When appropriate, form and delegate authority to subcommittees or individual members of the Committee.
- Establish and maintain procedures for (i) the receipt, retention and treatment of complaints received by the Corporation regarding accounting, internal accounting controls or auditing matters, and (ii) the confidential anonymous submission by employees of the Corporation of concerns regarding questionable accounting or auditing matters.
- At least annually, review and reassess the adequacy of this Charter and evaluate the performance of the Committee and report the results thereof to the Board of Directors.
- Perform any other activities consistent with this Charter, the Corporation's Bylaws and governing law, as the Committee or the Board deems necessary or appropriate.
Neither the scope of this Charter, the detail of activities contained herein nor the service of a Board member on the Committee shall operate to expand or enhance the degree of care or diminish any protections or limitation of liability otherwise applicable to the duties of a member of the Board of Directors under Tennessee law. Consistent with the Tennessee General Corporation Act, each member of the Committee shall, in the performance of such member's duties, be fully protected in relying in good faith upon the records of the Corporation and upon such information, opinions, reports or statements presented to the Corporation by any of the Corporation's officers or employees, or committees of the Board of Directors or by any other person as to matters the member reasonably believes are within such other person's professional or expert competence and who has been selected with reasonable care by or on behalf of the Corporation.
The Committee shall also serve as the Company's Qualified Legal Compliance Committee in accordance with the Qualified Legal Compliance Committee Charter.


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The year of 1999 marked the big monumental change in Indonesia. Preceded by the 1998 Reform Movement that ended the 32-year dictatorship of New Order Era, Indonesia entered a transitional period of democracy. In the same year, the government ratified the regional autonomy policy that changed the administration from centralized government to decentralized government.
This regional autonomy policy may be perceived as a response to an increasing demand of regional independency from the state government and to a wider public participation in all aspects. Regional autonomy policy also creates a new hope of building good governance as an instrument to improve the community welfare. Regional autonomy is expected to give greater opportunity for the community to actively participate in determining policy, which is prerequisite for the creation of a good governance. Through decentralization, management and utilization of communal resources will benefit more for the community's interests, particularly in local region.
However, in reality, the changes of relationship between local and national government in the decentralization policy does not necessarily change the relationship pattern between the society and the state. The society is still excluded from any decision making practice and receives limited access to public services. For example, the ratification of Local Government Budget (APBD) policy has not yet involved public participation, particularly the vulnerable and poor communities. This condition results in limited access to public service. Meanwhile, corruption, collusion, and nepotism are increasingly rampant and have become normal practices in governmental bureaucracy, including at the local government.
In that context, PATTIRO (Center for Regional Information and Studies) was founded on 17 April 1999 in Jakarta. As a non-governmental organization, we dedicate our activities to actualize good governance and to improve public participation in Indonesia, particularly at the local level. In other words, we try to encourage the fulfillment of regional autonomy purpose, which is the improvement in the public service quality, that in turn improving the welfare of the society.


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Joget Workflow v2 Graduated from Beta
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After two and a half months since the release of v2-Beta 1, Joget Workflow is now graduated from Beta with a lengthy list of new features, user experience enhancements, and bug fixes.
Began as an open source workflow management system built on simplicity, the Java-based Joget Workflow is now progressing towards the goal of being an application builder for process-driven applications. And this is true, starting from the release of v2, with a new feature called Userview.
If you are new to Joget Workflow, take a look at the series of Joget Workflow tutorial articles published at Javalobby, and you will have an idea how a fully functional prototype of workflow-driven application can be rapidly built. Though the articles were written for v1.1.3, but they are still completely relevant in v2, despites some differences in look-and-feel of the screenshots.
Let's take a look at some of the new features in Joget Workflow v2.
Configure Front-end Application from Processes
Typically, most of the workflow products are presenting to users, a task-driven view. When a workflow activity is started, the relevant performer / actor will get a new task, such as to fill up a form. But, the tasks list doesn't present a record-driven view commonly expected in an application. And this behavior, often leads to the need for a custom-developed frontend application, which involves cost, time and resources.
But in Joget Workflow v2, by using the new feature - Userview, user can configure frontend applications from the processes deployed, to present record listings in various perspectives. Let's take leave approval process as an example. A task-driven view typically found in workflow products will show a list of leave approval tasks.
However, using Userview, we can configure from the leave approval process, to create listings for:
- submitted leave applications (personal view)
- leave applications pending approval (HOD view)
- all leave applications pending approval (HR view)
And for each of the above mentioned configurable listing, we can also configure:
- what are the columns to be shown in the table
- which are the sortable columns
- what are the search filters allowed
- what is the data form to be shown upon clicking on each record
Figure 1: Userview Setup
All the configurations described above can be flexibly done on graphical interface. Also worth mentioning, the Userview front-end template is fully customizable using CSS and JavaScript.
Feel free to take a look at the YouTube video clip (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QJfP6Zf_gu0) for a walk-through of Userview. The Joget Workflow v2 standard installation also comes with Travel Management Console as an example of Userview. Within Joget Workflow roadmap, the enhancement on Userview is highly prioritized, and it will get more comprehensive in future releases.
Mobile View
In Joget Workflow v2, we can also utilize the Mobile View to introduce convenience for on-the-move executives. Forms designed using the Form Builder can be rendered using mobile browser, which is ideal for forms involving decision and approval.
Figure 2: Mobile View, a Screenshot from iPhone
Support for Hash Variables in Form Builder
Hash Variables is a set of powerful built-in variables available in Joget Workflow since the v1.0.0 release. By using the Hash Variable syntax, we can dynamically derive run-time data related to process activities, such as the performer x performed on activity y (#performer.activityId.userAttribute#), value of a workflow variable (#variable.variableName#), value of a form data table column (#form.tableName.columnName#), and the list goes on. Previously, Hash Variables can only be used in activity name and some plugin configuration properties.
However, in Joget Workflow v2, this set of useful Hash Variables can now be used in Form Builder. And this capability opens up a wide array of flexibilities and convenience, to display useful data on the forms.
Figure 3: Using Hash Variables in Form Builder
Other New Features and Enhancements
The lengthy list of wow factors introduced in Joget Workflow v2 are not feasible to be described with full details in a single announcement article. Following is a summarized list of a fraction of notable changes for the curious mind:
- New facelift with improved navigation and user experience
- RSS feed of personal tasks list
- Enhanced integration security by using a one-way hash of credential in API
- User and group search in Participant Mapping
- Support for RTL (right-to-left) language display, such as Arabian language
- Form variable included in export / import of workflow and userview packages
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text: GET VERTICAL: DOWNWELL LAUNCHES ON PS4 and VITA May 24, 2016 Press Release Tokyo – May 24th, 2016 GET VERTICAL: DOWNWELL LAUNCHES ON PS4 and VITA Opera singer turned game developer Ojiro Fumoto and vertically- oriented publisher Devolver Digital have released the award winning action platformer Downwell on PlayStation 4 and Vita. The celebrated vertical shooter about a young person with guns for boots is now available on PlayStation Network for €4.99. Downwell is a curious game about a young boy venturing down a well in search of untold treasures with only his Gunboots to protect him. Make your way further and further down into the darkness filled with nasty creatures and mysterious secrets to collect the spectacular red gems scattered about the rocks. Step into precariously placed shops and buy some helpful items or level up between levels to battle well-dwelling monsters and uncover hidden caves filled with riches and relics. No two trips down the well are ever the same! "Devolver Digital spent over $5 million to developer the technology to play Downwell vertically on your TV," noted Devolver Digital CFO Fork Parker. "Seemed reasonable at the time." Downwell is also available for iOS, Android, and PC. But also, PlayStation – that's the point of this whole thing. For more information, please visit www.downwellgame.com or follow @Moppin_ and @DevolverDigital on Twitter. More press releases and hot news from Devolver Digital are available here. Screenshots Download Press Kit Press Contact For all media/interview requests, contact Cosmocover: firstname.lastname@example.com Tel: +33 (0) 184 200 104


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Are All Sins Forgiven
Christan...Wrong..All through verses 1 thru 8 John uses (WE) plural,not (I). It says WE(Who are we?)proclaim what we have seen and heard so that you can have fellowship with US(who are the us here?.
Are All Sins Forgiven
MarkV says:"The lost do not repent, they know not God, why should they repent?
Really MarkV...repent means to change your mind. So if the lost change their mind about God and Christ than they have repented. Biblical repentance is going from being lost(not believing) to BELIEVING.
Are All Sins Forgiven
Christan.."I welcome you to show us the verse that speaks of such "revelation" that you so claim about "gnostic believers and other cults in that time".
Do a little research.
Are All Sins Forgiven
Christan...you and others bring up 1John 1:9 quite often. John was not talking about believers, but was talking to believers about the gnostic believers and other cults in that time. Please read all of 1John 1:1-9. Especially V3 that says "we proclaim to you what we have seen and heard, so that you(UNBELIEVERS)also may have fellowship with us(BELIEVERS). 1John1:9 is refering to unbelievers.
Foods Christians Can Eat
A Christian can eat whatever they want unless it causes another to stumble.
Why Read Book Of Mormon
HappyLDS....Do you believe that you can become like God?
Why Read Book Of Mormon
HappyLDS says:I have read the BOM and I know it testifies of Jesus Christ.
Does it testify of Jesus Christ who has always existed
with the Father or does it testify of the jesus you belive in. The one who is created and who has satan for a spirit brother.
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Cluny....does your attitude toward other christians really bring "Glory to Jesus Christ".
Christ said to love one another.
Who Are The Elect People
Christan///Did the sinner do it out of his own "free-will" or was it because "the Father which hath sent me draw him: and I will raise him up at the last day"? So, if you're being drawn by the Father to believe, how does you "free-will" come into play?
I totally agree. Salvation is 100% of the Lord. I never mentioned free will. God gives us faith and draws us to Christ. The "accepting" (putting your faith in Christ) only happens because the Father has drawn us.
Who Are The Elect People
christan...."As for your theory of "accept Christ are the elect", I think you'll find it hard-press to to show a verse of such a testimony.
Christan...I believe that there is a connection between being one of the chosen ones and excepting Christ. Paul does say that if you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus Christ and believe in your heart God raised Him from the dead you will be saved. If you accept Christ you are professing that He is Lord of your life and you do belive that God raised Him from the dead. That should make you a chosen one.
Decision To Be Saved
Gordon.....Salvation is of the Lord. Even our faith is from God.
What Is An Atheist
Thanks Sis Elena....... God is trying to get the attention of atheist but atheist is just having a hard time hearing Him. Atheist thinks he is on this Christian blog site on his on doing...
What Is An Atheist
..."The real opiate of the masses is comfort that that after death, our lies, murders, betrayals, and cruelty will not be judged."
---atheist on 11/28/12
atheist.....you better hope that you are correct. Because if you are wrong eternity is a very long time.
Do you think you are on this blog of your on doing?
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FoC..........you must have spiritual ears to hear.
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MarkV....I'm sorry that you label yourself as someone who is devoted to sin. According to your reasoning I guess you eat 2-3 times a day because you are a glutton.
Explain 2 Corinthians 5:16
I believe the reason is stated in V14. Jesus' love compels us to love the world as Christ loved the world. Not to look at people the way the world would, but to love and show compassion as Christ would.
The Gospel Of Salvation
MarkV...so what your telling me is is that you are a wicked person who is devoted to sin. Well, if this is you, then you are a sinner.
As for me i was considered a wicked person at one time, but now I am a child of God. Sure i can still sin, but i am by no means a sinner (see greek definition strongs#268). Try looking at yourself as God sees you.
The Gospel Of Salvation
cluny...i'm not saying i don't sin. There is a huge difference between being a sinner(someone devoted to sin) and comitting a sin.
The Gospel Of Salvation
cluny**And which of us is NOT a sinner?**
You mean to tell me that you can tell someone you are a child of God or a saint and call yourself a sinner in the same sentence?
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Saint Sister: Tiny Desk Concert
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In the NPR parking garage, Gemma Doherty pulled her 34-string lever harp from the band's vehicle; it seemed bigger than all of us. The other instruments were less exotic — a few small synthesizers, a sampler, electronic drum pads — but I was feeling thrilled by what was about to unfold.
Saint Sister makes the sort of music I've been fascinated with for much of my life, music that mixes the organic with the electronic. In this case, the organic sounds come from that Dusty Strings harp and the harmonies of Gemma Doherty and Morgan Macintyre, with electronics performed on keyboards by Morgan and Dek Hynes, and the mostly digital drums of Shane Gough.
Some find this kind of joy in the pairing of wine and food, the way one element enhances the other. That blend is at the heart of my passion for Saint Sister. You can hear it in the chiming sounds of the Roland keyboard, the click of the drum and how it extends and enhances the sound of the harp. All the while Gemma and Morgan are singing about lost love, with lines like "You on the blue carpet / We swapped bodies for a while / What was I doing all of those years?" from the song "Causing Trouble."
Saint Sister have only been putting music out into the world since Madrid, their first EP in 2015, and then Shape of Silence, one of my favorite albums of 2018. There's a spaciousness in this music, something they acknowledge in the title of that album. It's a welcoming sound that works magically in this setting.
- "Causing Trouble"
- "Shape of Silence"
- "Is It Too Early? (Kilmainham)"
- "The Mater"
Gemma Doherty: vocals, harp, keys; Morgan Macintyre: vocals, keys, electronics; Dek Hynes: keys; Shane Gough: drums, vocals
Producers: Bob Boilen, Morgan Noelle Smith; Creative Director: Bob Boilen; Audio Engineer: Josh Rogosin; Videographers: Morgan Noelle Smith, Beck Harlan, Maia Stern, Jeremiah Rhodes; Production Assistant: Paul Georgoulis; Associate Producer: Bobby Carter; Photo: Michael Zamora/NPR


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Knack Review
With a knick-Knack paddywhack, this little guy will grow
Reviewed by A.J. Maciejewski playing a PS4 on
Knack is a platformer beat 'em up launch title for PlayStation 4. Although it attempts a few new things, it ultimately feels like it's all been done before.
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The game stars a little fellow named Knack who is a creation of Doctor Vargas. His body is formed from a collection of relics and he possesses the skill to add more relics to his body in order to get bigger and badder. The plot revolves around a war between goblins and mankind. There are some subplots about industrialism and a long lost love but they don't really go anywhere. As far as Knack and his best friend Lucas are concerned, they have goblins and robots to beat up. v1d30chumz 18-208-132-74
The graphics in Knack are sharp and cartoony. While playing the game, it doesn't look much better than many PlayStation 3 games. However, the cutscenes look great with well animated characters that look like they're straight out of a Pixar movie. Music is orchestral and adds even more film-quality presentation to the game. The characters are voiced very well although Knack always sounds serious even when he's little. It would have been a nice feature if his voice subtly changed depending on how big he is at the time. The sound effects as you hit enemies and collect objects are crisp and clear. Some sound effects are played through the DualShock 4's speaker which adds another dimension to the game's sound design.
Controlling Knack is easy. He runs, jumps, and fights his way through the game's many levels. Combat is simple but challenging as players must react to enemies quickly in order to survive battles with as little damage as possible. The right stick is used to dodge in various directions and attacking is done by a single button. Knack also has three super moves in his arsenal that he can unleash after he's absorbed enough sunstones. These moves are very effective and should be used strategically so that they can be saved for when things get hectic. Knack can also pick up and throw some objects which is a handy move for taking out airborne enemies. As the game progresses, battles become quite difficult and players must learn to combat effectively in order to survive. Even though the combat does get more challenging, it doesn't change much throughout the game and playing in long sessions can end up being a chore.
There are many levels to run and jump through and these add up to quite an unexpectedly long game. These levels are very linear and only involve Knack running, jumping, and fighting waves of enemies. There are hidden items but these are almost always in obvious locations. Because of this, exploration isn't really a part of the gameplay. Some parts of the game try to mix things up a bit by having the player stealthily sneak around, run away from enemies who are chasing you, or use Knack's various forms to get past obstacles. These parts are few and far between as most of the game ends up being repetitive combat.
Knack has different forms which include ice, metal, wood, and stealth. He transforms when it's appropriate to do so in the game and this is not controlled by the player. These forms help diversify the gameplay slightly by having players try not to melt while ice or catch fire while wooden. Stealth Knack can turn invisible to slip past detection lasers or guards and metal Knack is tough and magnetic. While in these forms, Knack collects more of the corresponding material to become larger as opposed to the usual relics. The gameplay is still mostly the same no matter what form Knack is in, but it does help add some variety to the experience.
Collectables in the game include gadget parts and crystal relics. A gadget is unlocked when enough gadget parts are collected for that gadget. These are very helpful in the game and add abilities such as an extra super move stock and being able to detect nearby secrets. Crystal relics are used to unlock forms of Knack that are usable in additional playthroughs of the game. They are basically costumes that alter Knack's base stats and may give him additional abilities. These treasures are found in the previously mentioned obvious locations. When a treasure is found, you can see what treasures your PlayStation Network friends have found at that location and choose to acquire one of their items instead. It pays to have friends!
There is not much replay value in Knack. Most gamers will be tired of it after one playthrough since the rewards for additional playthroughs are probably not worth the time. There are a couple of unlockable modes in the form of time attack stages and arena battles which are fun only if you want to climb leaderboards.
The main game can also be played cooperatively for some on-the-couch multiplayer fun. The second player controls Robo Knack who plays almost the same as regular Knack. He can help Knack by collecting relics and sunstones for him and even replenish his health. This is a great way to play the game (if you can find someone who wants to play it) as it takes some of the tedium out of the experience.
Knack is a pretty good game for those looking for a platformer with melee combat. Although it's presented very well, the game is held back by its linear design, repetition, and lack of replay value.
- + Simple yet challenging gameplay
- + Fairly lengthy adventure
- + Great cutscenes with well done animation and voice acting
- - Combat gets repetitive
- - Very linear levels with almost no exploration
- - Not much replay value


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Got a little money – lump sum or recurrent – you want a decent return from, but you want put to good use, avoiding unwise and ethically unsound investment? Or, maybe, you find ordinary credit lines difficult to access and want a responsible lender? Then read on…
Our friends at Sustainable Hayfield have organised an evening focused on ethical finance – the use of money to achieve commercial returns via ethically and environmentally sound practices. It's at The Royal Hotel, Thursday July 2nd, from 8.00p.m.
They've managed to get senior people from some key financial institutions to come to Hayfield, to make presentations on what they do, their ethical stance, the products and advice they offer – and take questions from audience members. They include The Co-operative Bank, Investing Ethically (nationally-renowned independent ethical advisers with a deep commitment to ethical financial planning, linked to Quakers and Business) and the Manchester and High Peak Credit Union. And the event will be chaired by a staff member from Ethical Consumer magazine, based in Manchester.
Laurie from Sustainable Hayfield says, "It's quite a coup to get these all to come. We're fairly sure there's not been anything like it in Hayfield before! Many of our supporters may have considered – at least in principle – about how their investments might be more ethically-based but maybe haven't known where to go for advice and information. This event may open doors, and answer questions, for all of us. We hope very much you'll join us!"
The evening follows their AGM, being held at 7.30p.m., to which you're also invited. It's very brief and unfussy. If you like what you know about Sustainable Hayfield and want to get more closely involved/help shape their activities, contact their Chair, Cath Moss (firstname.lastname@example.com).


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Many factors determine the success of an event. You need careful planning combined with excellent field implementation. That way, the event could run according to the plan and achieve the expected targets.


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Admit it: Without Google, we'd all be lost. I personally use Google Search at least a dozen times a day. When in doubt, I go to Google. Chances are you do, too.
But in recent days, Google Search has turned a shade or two darker, with two phrases reaching all-time highs in the past week. Can you guess what they are? Take a look:
- World War 3
- Trump War
Here's "World War 3," which you can clearly tell has done a major spike in recent days:
Not far down the list of most-increased searches are the terms "Syria World War 3," "Going To War," and "Russia US War."
It's no accident that these phrases are showing up more often on searches. After all, we have a delusional man-child in the White House who has the personal control of a 2-year-old, is in the midst of a scandal which could well end his presidency, and is way down in the public opinion polls. How does a narcissist get your attention when nothing else is working? Well, if he has the world's most powerful military at his disposal, he fires off cruise missiles or drops ginormous bombs on Afghan caves.
Donald Trump carries a card with him at all times. It's referred to as "the biscuit." On that card are the launch codes for the American nuclear arsenal. And none of us need Google to figure out what a delusional asshole with nothing to lose is capable of doing when backed into a corner.
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Investors needed to turn trash to cash
The long-touted plan of turning Jamaica's trash to cash is one step closer to reality.
The Government is in the process of engaging a consultant to make the business case and structure the transaction for the divestment of Jamaica's waste disposal system.
In late 2016, a task force headed by businessman Lyttleton 'Tanny' Shirley was established to spearhead the divestment of the Riverton City dump and Jamaica's waste-disposal system. The government named the task force in the wake of two big fires at the dump.
Shirley said that the team examined two feasibility studies and is mindful of recent warnings from business interests.
"We're already being threatened at the wharves that if Riverton City should have another fire, the shipping industry is going to be claiming serious liabilities on the Government because of loss of revenue," Shirley said on Wednesday at the Private Equity, Infrastructure, SMEs Entrepreneurship and Innovation Conference hosted by the Development Bank of Jamaica from June 10-13 in New Kingston.
He says that 2015 estimates indicate that Jamaica produces 800,000 tons of garbage per year of which about 500,000 tons is collected and that 57 per cent of Jamaica's waste is compostable while the rest is a mix of inorganic material, including metal and plastics.
There are eight official dumping sites, with 70 per cent of the waste collected being disposed of at Riverton City. The other key dumping site is at Retirement in St James.
Shirley said that the divestment of waste collection in Jamaica calls for big investment and broad vision and expertise.
"We're looking for a single investor with deep pockets that will be responsible for collection, transfer, storage, and disposal," he said.
Jamaica is looking for an investor who can provide a waste-to-energy plant that generates about 40MW of electricity. The Riverton City Dump is to be closed and rehabilitated, and the investor will need to identify at least two new landfills and seven transfer stations strategically located to feed into the waste-to-energy plant.
The consultant is expected to produce a report that recommends how the transaction should be structured within five to six months, while the Jamaican Government is expected to take another two months to consider and sign off on it.
Shirley expects the entire process, up to tendering, selection, and award of the winning bid, to take 18 to 24 months.
He told the Financial Gleaner that when the divestment discussions advance, the National Solid Waste Management Authority will eventually relinquish its operational role for a regulatory one and that its holdings would be part of the divestment package.
"Yes, the assets will be valued and brought into the stream for all investors to participate in," he said.
As to the workforce: "We would certainly want to see sustainability of employment. More than that, with a new employer, we would want to see better wages for workers, better conditions of work, better equipment for them to utilise, and better efficiencies in how workers carry out their job," he added.


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Michael Aiello
Michael Aiello is the Director of Entertainment Creative Development for Universal Orlando's Entertainment Division and leads the Entertainment Creative Development team in the creation marquee and year round projects for Universal Orlando Resort.
In celebration of Universal Studios' 100th Anniversary, Michael Aiello was writer and lead creative director for Universal's Cinematic Spectacular: 100 Years of Movie Memories. Narrated by Academy Award winning actor, Morgan Freeman, this all new nighttime lagoon show features Universal's most iconic film moments, projected onto state-of-the-art water curtain technology and surrounded by colorful fountains and dazzling pyrotechnics.
Since 2003 Michael has played a major role in in Universal Orlando's annual event, Halloween Horror Nights. From successfully partnering with New Line Cinema to co-create content based on "A Nightmare on Elm Street," "Friday the 13th" and "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre as well as Lionsgate to create maze content for the SAW franchise. In 2012 Michael co-created content for AMC's The Walking Dead and Konami's Silent Hill franchise and most recently partnered with Lionsgate and writer/director Drew Goddard and created a haunted attraction based on "The Cabin in the Woods" as well working with Sony Pictures to create a maze based on the "Evil Dead". Michael worked closely with John Landis to realize a maze based on the film "An American Werewolf in London".
Michael has overseen concept development for the entertainment elements within The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Hogsmeade, as well as the new expansion Diagon Alley. Collaborating with Warner Bros. he lead his team in the creation of many elements based on the works of JK Rowling including a live version of "The Tales of Beedle the Bard".
Michael is currently leading the development team content for all content within Halloween Horror Nights 24, collaborating with AMC Network's The Walking Dead, 20th Century Fox's Alien vs Predator, SyFy Channel's Face Off.
Daniele Baliani
As a scholar-athlete at Columbia University in the mid 1980's, Daniele Baliani left soccer and the classroom to reconnect with his Roman roots and pursue a career in cooking. Though a complete novice at the time, Daniele marched into the kitchen of the world famous Le Cirque restaurant in Manhattan and persuaded (a then-unknown) Daniel Boulud to take him under his wing. While finishing his degree, Daniele began an old-world apprenticeship with Chef Boulud who subsequently shipped him off to Europe to further his culinary education in the kitchens of true masters: Alain Ducasse at the Hotel de Paris in Montecarlo and Pierre Herme' at the famed Patisserie "Fauchon" in Paris. Following that year in France, Daniele moved back to the land of his upbringing and worked in Michelin star restaurants in Tuscany and Liguria in what can only be described as a living fairytale. He was all of 23 years old.
By the mid 90's, Daniele had moved to Boston and made a name for himself first as chef de cuisine at the acclaimed Back Bay restaurant "Pignoli" (3 1⁄2 stars Boston Globe) and most recently as Chef de Cuisine at "Il Casale" in Belmont, MA (named one of New England's Best Italian restaurants by Boston Magazine). As befitting his eclectic background, Daniele has created several niches for himself within the industry; first as a chef and consultant to Fortune 500 brands followed by entrepreneur ( as founder and operator of a meal-delivery service in Manhattan "My Befana") and lastly as an educator and businessman (sole proprietor of a boutique travel company "Pantheon Adventures" that specializes in gastronomic and cultural tours of the Mediterranean basin).
Always looking for new challenges, Daniele is now developing an Italian food and cultural center in the Boston area . He brings to this latest adventure 25 years of industry experience and a never ending desire to make food that stirs hearts and palates!
Dr.Brady Barr
Dr. Brady Barr is a reptile specialist and television personality.
In over 15 years, he's traveled to more than 80 countries for National Geographic Television to host over 100 wildlife documentaries—more than anyone in National Geographic's history.
In the process he's worked with just about every animal imaginable—from crocodiles, alligators, and snakes to bears, sharks, lions, hippos, and more.
Among his many notable achievements, Brady was the first person to ever capture and study all 23 species of crocodilians in the wild. He's driven by a desire to get to know crocodiles and other species in their natural habitat so that we might best know how to save them in the wild (about a third of all crocodilians are endangered).
The author of multiple children's books about reptiles, Brady is also the star of the educational XBOX game Dangerous Encounters, a collaboration with Microsoft. On the research front, Brady has participated in studies with leading scientists throughout the world including his ongoing research, supported by the National Geographic Society, into conservation of the American crocodile in Costa Rica, and his dietary study of alligators in the Florida Everglades.
Born in Fort Worth, Texas, and raised in Bloomington, Indiana, Brady received a Bachelor of Science in science education from Indiana University in 1987 and launched his teaching career at North Central High School in Indianapolis, teaching subjects like zoology, biology, and earth and life sciences. With a highly interactive classroom style, Brady encouraged his students to "touch, see, and feel the animals firsthand." He went on to receive a Master of Science (1994) and a Ph.D. (1997) in Biology from the University of Miami.
Among his many media appearances, Brady has appeared in the FOX Network SpecialSupercroc and logged multiple appearances on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Oprah,The Today Show, The View, and CNN. He's a frequent contributor to National Geographic Kids Magazine, an ambassador for Nat Geo's Young Explorers Program in Asia, and an Educator/leader at the National Geographic Explorers Club for Kids. His recent speaking engagements include keynote speaker at the National Science Teachers Association, Annual Convention World Congress of Zoologists, Hoosier Association of Science Teachers, and numerous schools, zoos, aquariums, & museums and fundraising events across the country.
Brady is married to Mei Len Sanchez-Barr, a marine biologist and educator who runs eco-educational programs for kids. They have two children.
Currently a member of the Endangered Species Coalition of the Council of State Governments and the International Crocodilian Specialist Group, Brady also serves as a scientific expert for the International Union for the Conservation of Nature.
Elizabeth Doherty Thomas
Elizabeth Doherty Thomas is a marriage and family therapist and social entrepreneur whose work is to help strengthen couples and families. She is also a writer, presenter, marketing, consultant, and active on social media. Inspired by the lived wisdom of everyday people, she loves learning from her clients and those she meets in real life and online.
Anna L. Rosales, RD
From guiding and instructing clients on clinical nutrition to directly working for food companies and restaurants Anna's career has blended a love of cooking with her passion for healthy living.
Anna is currently the Nutrition Manager of Barilla America. She was previously the corporate dietitian for Yakult, an international probiotic company, where she educated health professionals and consumers on the benefits of probiotics. The California Health & Longevity Institute at the Four Seasons Hotel & Resort in Westlake Village, CA retained her as a chef instructor and consulting dietitian for several years.
Anna developed her clinical nutrition expertise as a dietitian at St. John's Health Center in Santa Monica, CA; her practice focused on oncology, cardiac care, diabetes management, gastrointestinal disorders, and many more nutritional issues. She has been recognized as a Board Certified Specialist in Oncology Nutrition by the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
Anna is a graduate of the Illinois Institute of Art with a degree in Culinary Arts and New York University with a degree in Nutrition, Food Studies, and Public Health. She completed her dietetic internship with ARAMARK which included rotations at City Harvest, Richmond University Hospital, and Mt. Sinai Medical Center in New York City.
Adam Rucker
Adam Rucker serves as an online Spokesperson for Southwest Airlines, the nation's largest airline in terms of domestic Customers boarded. Adam specializes in Social Media Communications.
In addition to his online media relations duties, Adam works as a "voice" behind the Southwest Airlines Twitter account (@SouthwestAir) and Facebook Fan page. He is also a moderator and blogger on Nuts About Southwest (www.blogsouthwest.com) and Community Manager of the Southwest Airlines YouTube channel (YouTube.com/SouthwestAir).
A Texas native, Adam holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Communication Studies from the University of Texas at Austin.
Natalie Shahmiri
Natalie is the Marketing Director for Smart Bomb Interactive, creators of the acclaimed social site for kids, National Geographic Animal Jam. With over a decade of experience in integrated media strategies for Fortune 100 companies, Natalie left the hills of San Francisco for the mountains of Salt Lake City to help take Animal Jam global, successfully launching in multiple territories around the world. A child and explorer at heart, she focuses on creating strategies and content that promote the sciences and exploration to Animal Jam's 20+ million players, fostering children's natural curiosity to learn about the world around them.
Natalie started her career in toy development for the CDM Company and spent more years than she cares to count developing digital strategies at ad agencies and start-ups throughout California. She is a believer in the power of play, laughter, and collaboration. While not planning world domination for Animal Jam, she runs a successful design agency with her husband and tends to her growing family of animals.