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DVD. R2. Arrow. 18.
Horror Hack: Are you aware of the story that David Cronenberg was inspired to make Videodrome after seeing your Emanuelle In America?
Joe D'Amato: Yeah? (Laughs) Maybe I should ask him for some money…
Horror Hack: I'm not sure Videodrome actually made any money!
"Videodrome… has something that you don't have, Max. It has a philosophy. And that is what makes it dangerous."
Masha to Max Renn in Videodrome.
Since my breakfast exchange with Uncle Joe in London, back in 1995, Videodrome has made its money back (and then some) in the video arena, in stark contrast to its theatrical failure in 1983, thereby vindicating some of the dark prophecies made in it by director David Cronenberg (don't hold your breath waiting for a sequel, though.) But does Videodrome the movie, as opposed to Videodrome the malevolent broadcasting enterprise featured in the movie, have a philosophy? And if so, has Cronenberg (during the course of the movie or in any of the many interviews where he's discussed it) ever explicated that philosophy coherently? Given that he was struggling to come up with an ending, late on the very last day of shooting (bonus material contained herein reveals just how fluid things remained until the final call of "cut") I would answer "no", "no" and "I'm still listening, David.
Videodrome is a polymesmeric meditation, by one of Horror's outstanding intellects, on identity, technology, sexuality, social responsibility and more, not least the very nature of reality itself… a mind fuck of monumental proportions. It crowns the director's earliest and most fruitful phase, the "body horror" / "venereal horror" cycle initiated with Shivers (1975) and continued through Rabid (1977), The Brood (1979) and Scanners (1981.) His post-Videodrome offerings were nothing like as challenging, though his 1986 remake of The Fly, which recapitulated some of the themes of his most vital, most viral period, was splendid in its own way. Now, I'm aware that some people who'll be outraged at my low regard for, e.g. Cronenberg's Naked Lunch (1991) but, y'now… when that one came out, Burroughs' novel had been horrifying and tantalising me in equal parts for decades and if Cronenberg really thought the best way to encapsulate its moral and literary complexities was to have Roy Scheider rip off a Mission Impossible-style latex mask and announce himself as Dr Benway… well, 'nuff said. As for eXistenZ (1999)… Videodrome lite!
Since Cronenberg makes much of cod-Renaissance philosophy in Videodrome, he hopefully won't mind me pointing out that his solipsistic approach to the question of personal identity here adds little to what the likes of Bishop Berkeley (1685-1753) and even Rene Descartes (1596-1650) had to say on the subject. He does dress it up compellingly though with lashings of Philip K Dick's bad acid consciousness (a pity Cronenberg never got to direct Total Recall, as originally planned) and a jolt of Marshall McLuhan (whose wittiest cinematic deployment remains that in Woody Allen's Annie Hall, 1977) together with an acknowledgement of frightening technological developments that Rene, The Bishop and probably even McLuhan couldn't have begun to imagine. Videodrome is a "reductio ad absurdum" demolition of the arguments behind the video nasties shit-storm-in-a-tea-cup before that "debate" even broke (and significantly delayed the release of Cronenberg's magnum opus into the UK home video arena) and, as if that weren't prescient enough, it anticipates the irresistible rise of untrammeled corporatism, the internet, secret state snooping on the latter, the apparent current consensus that nothing is real unless it exists on a TV / mobile phone screen, repressive tolerance, consumerist conformity, K-holes, black sites and innumerable other regrettable aspects of Modern Life. The best critical take on Videodrome probably remains that of Newsweek's David Ansen who contends that if it fails, it fails on a level to which few of Cronenberg's contemporaries could dare aspire. Cronenberg has described one of Videodrome's key grand guignol set pieces, the instant cancer karma demise of Barry Convex as a metaphor for his own hyperactive thought processes threatening to bust out of his head. Videodrome won't make you split open. Watching it won't even give you a brain tumour. But unless you're thick as two short planks, it will definitely make you do what so few horror films (films, period) can manage these days… it will make you THINK!
You'll notice that I've staunchly avoided any discussion of synopsis here because if you've seen Videodrome then you'll already know that a synopsis of its first half is unnecessary.. and of its second half, probably unrenderable. Whereas if you haven't yet seen it, I wouldn't want any spoilers to impair your enjoyment of it. Having said that, if you haven't seen Videodrome, you should endeavour to put that right as soon as is humanly possible! Here's your chance, now that Arrow have put out a very affordable DVD edition. I'm not reviewing their sold-out Limited Edition Blu-ray release because that struck me as an expensive way to reacquaint myself with the early experimental Cronenberg shorts which sent me to sleep when Ramsey Campbell presented them at Liverpool'd Bluecoat Galleries, way back in the day. And anyway, it's sold out! I made the penny-pinching judgement that Arrow's subsequent mainstream Blu-ray effort would mark only a marginal picture improvement over this DVD version (the hi-def digital transfer for both has been approved by Cronenberg and DP Mark Irwin), which faithfully reproduces all the extras from that… and what an embarrassment of cool extras they are!
Tim Lucas, in his capacity as a Cinefantastique contributor, was the only journo to visit the Videodrome shoot (this was way before the "serious" pundits started earnestly pondering Cronenberg) and his commentary track here comprises the expected mix of personal reminiscence, trainspotterly factoids and thought provoking observation. Bonus documentaries include Cinema Of The Extreme (DC, George Romero and Alex Cox chew the gristle re censorship) and Forging The New flesh (Michael Lennik on concocting the film's many video and prosthetic effects), there are also various contemporary promotional featureless in which Cronenberg, Jimmy Woods, Deborah Harry, Rick Baker, Lennik and many others get to have their say, new interviews with Mark Irwin, producer Pierre David and Dennis Etchison (author of the Videodrome novelisation), the uncut Samurai Dreams, a bunch of trailers (including a couple of bizarre, self-consciously "new wave" efforts, presumably intended to appeal to the Debbie Harry demographic.) Videodrome obsessives will be wetting themselves most copiously though, I would imagine, over Pirated Signals: The Lost Broadcast, a collection of footage that was only ever seen during certain U.S.TV broadcasts of the film. My own favourite among the extras is Fear On Film, a fascinating 1982 round table discussion between Cronenberg, John Carpenter and John Landis, moderated by Mick Garris. Teasers are shown for The Thing (imagine what Cronenberg might have made of that, given sufficient budget) and Cronenberg is described as "currently finishing" Videodrome… ah, took me back to a sweet spot in the '80s, just before that horrible decade turned REALLY, er, nasty. At one point in this, Cronenberg expresses surprise that his films are regarded as confrontational. Sure thing, Dave. And now for a picture of a woman about to stub a cigarette out on her boobs…


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INSIDE FAC PROFILE: Julian Samengo-Turner
The view from Dubai
As head of a wide-ranging emerging markets business at Willis Towers Watson, Dubai-based Julian Samengo-Turner has a brief that covers "wherever Emirates flies"…
You have what is possibly one of the longest job titles in the facultative world, but effectively you cover the emerging markets brief. Which are the most significant territories for you, and where do you see the biggest opportunities to grow fac premium?
Well, on the basis you have a couple of readers who we may compete against, the answer to this question is vague!
Yes, you could say emerging markets are my geographies, although from Dubai we trade wherever Emirates flies. In 2019 Willis Towers Watson Fac and Natural Resources transacted business from 35 countries, including some I had never heard of!
We speak 12 languages in the Dubai office, all of which are key to the region we are developing. Africa is important, and our largest source of revenue. Africa has the hydrocarbons, sure, but the falling number of civil wars is more important. Historically, democracy in Africa wasn't so much a question of "it's who votes that counts", as "it's who counts the votes".
Social media addresses this challenge and by 2050, which is my planned retirement year, half the world's population growth will come from Africa. There are 500 million cellphones in Africa, so micro insurance and the middle market is the target.
We also like the former Soviet Union countries – we have some unique angles there through relationships.
What is the thinking behind the decision to base yourself in Dubai?
The insurance market in Dubai is bi-polar. Brokers have been staffing up, with new broking entities arriving and incumbent ones investing and growing. There is a paucity of broking talent in Dubai so importing talent is required in some cases.
Conversely, global insurance companies are scaling back or transferring authority on certain lines of business back to wherever their HQ is located. Insurance capacity can come and go, but what is indisputable is that the clients are in the region and they are not going anywhere.
Dubai is pivotal to reaching a huge geographic client scope. If you exclude the Americas, it is in the geographic centre of the world and therefore it will always have a pivotal place.
Also, the MGA model in Dubai is growing and regional insurers are getting stronger. At Willis Towers Watson, we see focused investment in Dubai as pivotal to capturing insurance business in the emerging economies.
You recently made a hire in South Africa to cover the fac market for the continent as a whole. What is your approach to hiring in other emerging markets?
You refer to Leigh White, formerly the head of Aon Africa Fac who starts at Willis Towers Watson on 1 June this year. He is based in Johannesburg; however, he will have a francophone hub in Senegal and an Anglophone hub in Kenya. Running Africa from one spot would be like running Europe from Brussels…
I have known Leigh 22 years, and he is the best in the fac business in the region, and a strategic hire.
The other hubs are thriving, but I would say they are more opportunistic. When opportunistic hires work, I call them "visionary", but no-one buys that chat!
How does emerging markets business compare to that of developed markets? For example, does clients' fac spend tend to be more short-term and transactional in nature, or do see a significant move towards strategic fac purchasing?
In emerging markets, regional insurance companies have a reliance/dependency on fac. Developed markets will be more strategic and less opportunistic. Regulations in many emerging markets ensure government business is funnelled through government insurers and reinsurers – which is a big fac play – but that's not the case in developed markets.
How would you describe the client base in each of the regions you cover – for example, what's the mix of global carriers with regional operations, large domestic carriers, SME businesses etc?
There are more domestic entities than global ones in Africa. In Asia, it is more global than domestic – which is indicative of the respective development of the regions. Thankfully, the global insurers are less prevalent in Africa – which means we can add more value as brokers.
What is your strategy for developing fac business in these regions in terms of clients, classes of business etc?
That's a broad question but in a nutshell, the right person in the wrong economy will create more revenue than the wrong person in the right economy. Yes, we have the best brand in some territories but people are more key than ever in emerging markets.
With reference to lines of business, we cover middle-market clients across all classes plus natural resources.
What would you say are the biggest emerging risks for facultative business in the territories you cover?
Hard to say, but possibly political risk and cyber – albeit, the latter isn't acknowledged in these territories because is it largely a silent exposure. As international investment increases in some of these emerging territories it will come with conditions for insurance coverage of these exposures.

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~~UPDATED: Funeral Arrangements for Chief James P. Seavey, Sr.
Memorial Service and Reception:
Friday September 14, 2018 at 1000 hours at the National Cathedral.
3101 Wisconsin Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20016
The Family requests no Fire Apparatus, Pipes and Drums, or Honor Guard
Fire Department personnel are requested to wear Class A uniforms.
Parking at and around the National Cathedral is extremely limited and the use of public transportation is strongly encouraged. The nearest Metro stop is Tenleytown (approximately 1.2 miles)
There will be a reception immediately following the service in the Grand Ballroom (D&E) of the North Bethesda Marriott Hotel and Conference Center, 5701 Marinelli Road, Rockville, Maryland 20852
A block of rooms has been reserved at the:
Bethesda North Marriott Hotel and Conference Center
5701 Marinelli Road
Rockville MD 20852
(301) 822-9200
Room rate - $89
Please mention that you are booking for the Seavey Funeral.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in Chief Seavey's name to either of the following organizations:
HEROES Inc. https://heroes.org/donate-now
DC Firefighters Burn Foundation https://www.dcffburnfoundation.org/make-a-donation
I ask that you please continue to keep the Seavey family in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
The following is a link to Chief Seavey's obituary from the Washington Post.
It is also attached for you to view.
It is with a heavy heart that the Maryland Fire Chiefs Association (MFCA) announces the passing of Chief James P. Seavey, Sr. Chief Seavey, who was a Life Member of the MFCA passed away peacefully this morning, September 4, 2018, in his home surrounded by family and friends. The Officers and Members send our thoughts and prayers to his family.
For those who did not have the pleasure of knowing Chief Seavey, he served as the Chief of the Cabin John Park Volunteer Fire Department for 25 years, was the Past Executive Committee and Chairman for the Maryland State Firemen's Association (MSFA), was Past President of the Eastern Division of the IAFC, and served on the IAFC Volunteer & Combination Officers Section (VCOS) Board where he led the fight against cancer. In addition, to the above-noted, Chief Seavey had a distinguished career with the District of Columbia Fire & EMS Department before retiring in 2016. There are no words that can fully capture his impact to the fire service.
The Seavey family is requesting respect of their privacy at this difficult time. Please do not contact them directly. At this time funeral arrangements and memorial service are pending. We will get this information out to the membership as soon as the details are available.
Chief Seavey is at peace. His presence and influence will be greatly missed. Please continue to keep his family in your thoughts and prayers.


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"How much does the TBG Day Pack 2.0 hold?" We receive this question all the time. Don't be fooled by its slim, compact design, because the short answer is A LOT.
In order to demonstrate just how much our Day Pack can hold we packed out our Day Pack 2.0 with the following:
(11-12) Diapers
(1) Sunscreen
(1) Baby bottle
(1) Poncho
(1) Pacifier
(LOTS) Snacks
(1) Burp cloth / small blanket
(1) Change of clothes
(1) Large wipes pack
(1) Small first-aid kit
(1) Cell phone
(1) Cell phone charger and cord
(1) Keys
(1) iPad Mini
(1) Sunglasses
(1) Sippy Cup
(1) Yeti Mug
(1) Changing Mat
All Day Packs come with a removable 2.5L Hydration Bladder. Removing the bladder provides you with an additional full length pocket. The back panel also has a small pocket that's perfect for hiding smaller items.
A few notes when the time comes for your personal pack out:
- Our pack out demo could've easily fit extra items like baby powder and lotion.
- Free up even more space in your own bag by reducing the number of diapers.
- Use the MOLLE webbing to attach carabineers, keys, kid toys, pacifiers etc.
- Our modular design allows for easy expansion with accessories like the Wipe Pouch, Bottle Pouch and Dump Pouch which can free up the main pocket.


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Exploring Event Themes: Steampunk
A New Subculture Emerges
Steampunk is perhaps one of the most interesting genres of subculture to emerge into the mainstream in the last 30 years. It is a subculture that expresses a distinct nostalgia for a time that never existed, making it particularly unique and an excellent choice for delving into the inner workings of one of the quickest growing entertainment requests we see.
Although only having entered the public consciousness in the last decade or so, the term 'steampunk' was originally used as a tongue-in-cheek descriptive word. First coined in 1987 by K.W. Jeter, a fiction author who was looking to find a term for works by Tim Powers, James Blaylock and others. It was used as a way of categorising fictional works that were set in the 19th century but followed an alternate history where steam power continued its momentum with technology.
For years, steampunk remained an underground aesthetic that bubbled its way towards the surface, until the mid 2000s when we saw an increase in mainstream awareness. Steampunk quickly found its home at events such as Comic-Con, 'Malediction Society' and 'Weekend at the Asylum' and suddenly we found this niche subculture making its way into the public consciousness. One of the allures of steampunk is in the DIY aspects of the aesthetic. Advocates are allowed to use their creativity to create truly bespoke costumes and props, and with the wide range of steampunk fiction available, there is not a fixed criteria for what constitutes the staple look of the genre.
Whilst key themes include liberal use of brass and copper, leather, wood and more, fans are able to include a wealth of external influences. The two most popular eras that incorporate the steampunk ethos are 'Victorian' and 'Wild Western'.
With the rise in steampunk recognition, we've noticed that this is stylistically en vogue at the moment, with many clients and brands now embracing the neo-Victorian aesthetic that comes hand in hand with Steampunk entertainment. With that in mind, let's delve deep into the vaults of alternative history and explore some of Scarlett Entertainment's best steampunk-inspired acts.
Get Cogs Turning
Get guests' cogs turning with our incredible Industrial Steampunk Show. Using impressive stage lighting and combining it with unique object manipulation, our performers create stunning optical illusions that mesmerise guests. Having performed in over 38 countries, you can guarantee you're in extremely capable hands.
Our Steampunk Stilt Walkers are perfect for adding an exciting photo opportunity to your events. Towering above guests, they offer a variety of meet and greet experiences and are ideal for drawing attention. Their incredible attire makes them an ideal accessory for propagating the idea of an alternate history with steampunk entertainment.
No event is complete without music that gets guests dancing! With our incredible Steampunk String Quartet, our performers reinvent modern Top 40 hits with a range of classical stringed instruments. With authentic steampunk attire, this high-energy, classically trained band are ideal for getting guests on their feet and embracing everything alternative.
Bring The Heat
Why not get guests hot under the collar with our incredible Fire Eating Follie act? With a range of costumes available, she's perfect for embracing the steampunk aesthetic and using it to captivate guests with her sultry fire routines.
Spin Your Own Story
In an alternative history, food has become a mist we breathe in. Why not run with the idea and complete your steampunk event with our Edible Mist Machine? With custom flavours available, you can create a truly stunning bespoke entertainment option that's ideal for lending itself to your own story. This delicious option is a sure-fire guest pleaser, where they get to physically experience an alternative behaviour.
Perhaps one of the most quintessential embodiments of the steampunk genre is our Mechanical Copper Steam Robot. A visually stunning walkabout entertainment option that sees our robot greet guests, interacting with them and guiding them around the event. With an incredible costume made of leather, copper and wood, it's perfect for a range of steampunk events and isn't one to be missed! Perfect for transporting guests into another world where robots exist alongside us.
How Can We Help?
If you're looking for more steampunk themes and concepts, click here to see our previous blog. Alternatively, click here to contact one of our Entertainment Specialists so we can make your next event the success it deserves to be!


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Robert Mueller says he was able to pinpoint security company executive Erik Prince's precise location for several hours in January 2017 by matching his mobile phone signal to a cell site near Trump Tower in New York City.
The special counsel's report discloses the use of this investigative technique, by which police determine a suspect's location via a cellphone's GPS signal.
The Prince narrative is one instance in unredacted sections of the report in which Mr. Mueller's team explicitly discloses cellphone tracking. It raises the question of whether the FBI applied the process to other investigative subjects — a phone's GPS signal can disclose its exact location within a few feet. One of the first requests the FBI makes when confronting subjects is to ask for their electronic devices.


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Rising Storm 2: VIETNAM is the sequel to PC Gamer's 'Multiplayer Game of the Year' and brings the authenticity of the Red Orchestra series to the Vietnam War.
Rising Storm 2: Vietnam is the sequel to PC Gamer's 2013 'Multiplayer Game of the Year', developed by the same team that created the award-winning innovative asymmetric gameplay – Antimatter Games – in association with Tripwire Interactive.
For the first time, the authentic gunplay and brutal first-person action of the Red Orchestra series is coming to an era of automatic rifles, man-portable grenade launchers and more modern weapons systems.
Rising Storm 2: Vietnam offers intense tactical action for up to 64 players in battles between the US forces and the Vietnamese, with each force having their own unique abilities and tactical advantages such as Napalm Strikes, Artillery Barrages, surface-to-air missile strikes, traps, ambushes and more.


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How to get more out of your brain with Neurologist's Dean & Ayesha Sherzai
07.26.2019 - By Plant Proof - Plant Based Nutrition & Inspirational Stories
In Episode 78 I sit down with Neurologists, Drs Dean & Ayesha Sherzai for a second episode on brain health (previously guests for Episode 64). I cannot even begin to describe how brilliant these guys are.
In this information packed 2 hour episode we talk about:
• Creating an environment to help kids flourish
• The importance of sleep for brain health
• Tips for optimising sleep
• Why it's important to be able to hyper focus
• How to improve focus
• Removing inhibitions and the practice of 'fearless' living
• What we should be eating
• and much more.
What makes these two qualified to speak about brain health?
Dean Sherzai, MD, PhD, is co-director of the Alzheimer's Prevention Program at Loma Linda University. Dean trained in Neurology at Georgetown University School of Medicine, and completed fellowships in neurodegenerative diseases and dementia at the National Institutes of Health and UC San Diego. He also holds a PhD in Healthcare Leadership with a focus on community health from Andrews University.
Ayesha Sherzai, MD is a neurologist and co-director of the Alzheimer's Prevention Program at Loma Linda University, where she leads the Lifestyle Program for the Prevention of Neurological Diseases. She completed a dual training in Preventative Medicine and Neurology at Loma Linda University, and a fellowship in Vascular Neurology and Epidemiology at Columbia University. She is also a trained plant-based culinary artist.
Hope you enjoy the episode friends. If you have any comments or questions, the Sherzais (@teamsherzai) and myself (@plant_proof) would love to hear from you. Please tag us on social media or leave a quick review on iTunes. To learn more about the Sherzai's visit their website. And be sure to keep an eye out for their own Podcast launching soon - I personally cannot wait for it.
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New Oklahoma football coach Lincoln Riley is excited for his new opportunity.
On Wednesday, it was announced that long-time coach Bob Stoops was stepping down from his position with the Sooners and that Riley would be taking over as head coach, making Riley the youngest head coach in the the NCAA's Bowl Subdivision.
The 33 year old joined Oklahoma as offensive coordinator in 2015 and now has control of one of the most storied programs in college football.
With that comes great responsibility, but Riley is ready for the challenge.
"As a young guy, as a coach, when you decide you're going to do this, these are things you just dream about," Riley said while being introduced, according to the Associated Press. "I feel like I'm honestly living a dream right now."
Riley recently received a three-year contract extension with the Sooners worth $1.3 million a year. Riley has zero prior head coaching experience, but he has found success during his time with Texas Tech and East Carolina.
Last season, Riley was the recipient of the Broyles Award which is awarded annually to the nation's top assistant coach.
Now, Riley will have the opportunity to prove he has what it takes to also excel as the leading man.
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Project CARS Developer's new IP is dedicated to Hollywood Blockbuster franchise, Fast and Furious perhaps?
Slighty Mad Studios, responsible for Project CARS and its sequel, which will arrive in autumn, have signed an important agreement that will allow them to develop a series of video games based on a major film license. Although the company's top manager has already given clues in April, the terms of the agreement are still unknown.
Apparently, Slightly Mad Studios at this time is not devoting exclusively to the development of, Project Cars 2, but is also working on a new IP. The news comes directly from Ian Bell, CEO of the software company, who has also shared some other interesting information about it.
As stated in an interview with GTPlanet, the agreement of these titles would relate to an important film saga well known by all, and would be, according to the managers of the company – from the mouth of the own Ian Bell -, framed within the genre of speed.
Although no official announcement will be made until a few months later – perhaps at E3 2017 – there are many who dare to venture that it will have something to do with Fast and Furious, the series of films of speed and cars carried out by Vin Diesel and The Rock, and whose adventures have already been adapted prior to video games.
It's all pure speculation about official confirmation, but given that Bandai Namco is currently responsible for the license – and that the Japanese company maintains close links with Slighty Mad Studios thanks to the aforementioned Project CARS -, it would not be unreasonable to think about it.


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Latta Votes to Freeze Congressional Pay, Increase Resources for the VA
U.S. House of Representatives passes package of appropriations bills
Washington, June 8, 2018 | Drew Griffin (202-225-6405)
Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) voted to pass a package of three appropriations bills this morning to fund military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, water infrastructure, and energy among other priorities. In addition, the legislation, H.R. 5895, included provisions long-supported by Latta. For instance, the bill maintains a Congressional pay freeze that has been in place since 2010. Under current law, Members of Congress receive a raise unless the specifically vote to freeze their own pay. Latta has authored legislation to put an end to the automatic pay increase.
"These appropriations bills speak to the priorities of this Republican-led House of Representatives," said Latta. "More resources for programs that serve our veterans, no salary increases for Members of Congress. Additionally, we prioritize American security by investing in the cyber defense of our electric grid, an issue that urgently needs to be addressed. The bill also repeals Obama's burdensome Waters of the U.S. rule that threatened to force landowners, farmers, and small businesses to attempt to obtain Federal permits for puddles, ponds, or ditches on their property. The House once again is leading the way by fully debating and passing appropriations bills, and the Senate should follow our lead so that we can fix our broken budgetary process."
Included in H.R. 5895, the Energy and Water, Legislative Branch, and Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act:
FY 2019 Energy and Water Appropriations
· Repeals the Waters of the U.S. rule
· Supports a strong nuclear national security strategy
· Investment in water infrastructure including projects and studies to advance American competitiveness on our waterways and at our ports
FY 2019 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations
· Increases funding for the VA by $3.9 billion (4.8%) - now at the largest dollar amount ever spent on the VA
· Dedicated funding for mental health, opioid abuse prevention, suicide prevention, and rural veterans health initiatives
· Resources dedicated to modernize the VA's electronic health record system
· Funding and resources to resolve claims for more than 450,000 veterans
· Increased oversight of VA management
· Prohibits transfer of Guantanamo detainees from transfer to the U.S.
FY 2019 Legislative Branch Appropriations
· Continues Member of Congress pay freeze in place since FY 2010
· Maintains continued 10% spending cut for Congress
· Directs money to be spent on safety and security at the U.S. Capitol


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Take your game to the next level, whatever your game may be.
"This is a transfixing book on how to sustain peak performance and avoid burnout. Stulberg and Magness have worked with (and been) elite achievers, and they combine that rich experience with the science of success to share actionable insights.."
Adam Grant, Wharton professor and New York Times bestselling author of Give and Take and Originals
A few common principles drive performance, regardless of the field or the task at hand. Whether someone is trying to qualify for the Olympics, break ground in mathematical theory, or craft an artistic masterpiece, many of the practices that lead to great success are the same. In Peak Performance, Brad Stulberg, a former McKinsey and Company consultant and writer who covers health and the science of human performance, and Steve Magness, a performance scientist and coach of Olympic athletes, team up to demystify these practices and make them accessible to everyone.
The first book of its kind, Peak Performance combines inspiring stories of top performers across a range of domains – from athletic to intellectual to artistic – with the latest science on the cognitive, neurochemical, and physiological factors that underlie mastery. The result is an entertaining read that links traditionally-siloed fields and relies upon real science. In doing so, Peak Performance uncovers unique and powerful insights that can help you take your game to the next level, whatever your game may be.


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There are few things more annoying than an air conditioner that leaves you sweating and uncomfortable even when it's running at full blast. Hot and humid summers put cooling systems to the test. While air conditioning systems are engineered to remove moisture as well as heat from the air, there are numerous reasons why the systems sometimes fail to get the job done. If your air conditioner is failing the humidity test, these tips from the experts at Gentry Heating can help you stay cool and dry this summer.
How Air Conditioners Help Control Humidity
Air conditioners keep your home cool by using refrigerant to pull heat from the air. Because warm air retains more water vapor than cool air, moisture is drawn from the air during the process as well. The collected condensate is deposited into a pan that drains the liquid through a pipe to the outside. Any number of faulty components can impair the dehumidifying process, including leaking refrigerant, dirty filters and evaporator coils. The most cost-effective way to ensure proper operation is with regularly scheduled preventative maintenance. Seasonal inspections and tune-ups keep everything running properly and efficiently.
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GBP/EUR Steadies as Brexit Developments Pause Over Festive Season
The Pound Euro (GBP/EUR) exchange rate is holding steady today and trading in the region of €1.1116 as Brexit headlines recede ahead of the festive season.
The House of Commons will continue Brexit debates on 7th January, with Prime Minister Theresa May set to renew efforts to gain support for her UK-EU withdrawal agreement.
May commented:
'The sooner MPs agree the right Brexit deal, the sooner we can all get back to dealing with those issues and building a country that works for everyone.'
The Euro (EUR) has also steadied today with the announcement that the Italian senate has signed off on Italy's 2019 budget, soothing concerns after months of disputes between the European Commission and Rome.
Pound Euro (GBP/EUR) Exchange Rate Range Bound as Political Tensions Ease
While an absence of Brexit headlines is keeping Sterling steady, the Pound also found support against the Euro (EUR) following the release of the UK's Q3 GDP figures on Friday, which showed growth of 0.6% on the quarter.
These were followed by the UK's public sector net borrowing figures for November, which showed that government borrowing in the year to date reached its lowest level for 16 years. Borrowing in November also came in below forecasts.
These results helped the Pound shake off the impact of Friday's UK Gfk consumer confidence figures. The sentiment index eased from -13 to -14, continuing its decreasing trend and dampening market confidence.
With no further UK data releases until Friday, the Pound is set to remain in a fairly steady as political tensions and market volatility ease over the holiday period.
EUR/GBP Exchange Rate Stabilises as 'Yellow Vest' Protests Ease in France
Euro (EUR) exchange rates gained last week on the news of Italy's capitulation over its controversial budget, with Rome agreeing with the EU to reduce its budget deficit for 2019 from 2.4% to 2.04%.
Germany's latest Gfk consumer confidence figures also showed a better-than-expected improvement in sentiment.
Euro (EUR) exchange rate gains were clipped however by Friday's Eurozone's consumer confidence figures for December which showed a worse-then-expected decrease to -6.2.
In France, meanwhile, the pressure of six weeks of protests from the 'yellow vests' movement has eased slightly as the holiday season approaches.
French President Emmanuel Macron commented:
'Order and calm and harmony must reign now. Our country needs this. It needs concord, unity and sincere engagement. Divisions must be soothed.'
GBP/EUR Outlook: Brexit and French Political Upheaval to Remain in Focus
The GBP/EUR exchange rate is likely to be driven by political rather than economic forces in January, with Brexit debates warming up after the return of the House of Commons on 7th January, and Theresa May attempting to bolster support for her divisive Brexit agreement.
EUR traders will also be paying close attention to Brexit developments, with the UK Parliament due to vote on May's UK-EU withdrawal agreement in January.
This week will see the publication of the UK's mortgage approvals figures for November, with any signs of an increase giving Sterling a little support.
These will be followed by the UK's manufacturing production figures for November, with Sterling traders paying close attention to any signs of a decrease in output.
The Euro, meanwhile, may be offered a leg-up against the Pound with the release of Germany's consumer price index for December, which is expected to show an increase in price pressures.
The GBP/EUR exchange rate will likely arrive into a turbulent New Year with the expected renewal of Brexit discussions and lingering political tensions in France causing fluctuations in both currencies.


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On Dec. 19, the pastor of New Hope Church, George Russell, his wife Fran and many congregants, as well as the Cotati Police force, conducted a shoe giveaway at Thomas Page Acaemy, Cotati's public K-8 school.
Measured last Oct., the shoes were distributed in a festive giveaway that had adults helping students try on shoes and receive bags that included socks and other goodies. The shoes were part of a grant from a major shoe company. It was a wonderful, heartwarming day!
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Fri 28 Dec 2018
Hopkins Hall Takeover
Posted by David Dudley Field '25 under Student Organizations at 6:38 am
From the Times Union:
Student rally outside Hopkins Hall at Williams College, Williamstown, Massachusetts in support of black students' demands, April 7, 1969. Students from the college's Afro-American Society took over the building, seeking demands to add African-American studies to the curriculum, diversify the faculty, and more.
Is the College planning any activities to celebrate the 50th anniversary of this event, perhaps the single most successful example of student activism in Williams history? Should it?Print • Email
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6 Responses to "Hopkins Hall Takeover"
Williamstown Resident says:
Ask the alums who participated in the takeover from 1969 how they feel about the idea that 50 years later, black students are demanding affinity housing on campus. I dare say a return to separate but equal is not the ideal of progress they anticipated after 50 years.
frank uible says:
Asking an embarrassing question risks production of an embarrassing answer.
Whitney Wilson '90 says:
@ Williamstown Resident
That us a very interesting question. I don't think the answer is an obvious one, and will probably vary within the group. It would be great if the Record could interview the leaders and participants in the 1969 takeover and see what they have to say.
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Finally! A moody Hopkins.
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Picture-perfect Catherine Tresa, who plays Arya's heroine in his upcoming film Kadamban, has agreed to shake her leg for an 'item number' in an upcoming Telugu film for a whopping fee of Rs.65 lakhs.
Tollywood producer Bellamkonda Suresh's son Sai Srinivas is playing the hero in an untitled film after starring in two films: Alludu Seenu (2014) and Speedunnodu (2016). Both the films had leading heroines in the form of Samantha and Sonalika as his heroines but still had item numbers by sizzling Tamannaah to prop up the film's prospects at the box-office.
Rakul Preet Singh and Keerthy Suresh/Pragya Jaiswal are to play Srinivas' heroines in the film which is untitled as yet. Suresh approached Catherine Tresa to dance for an 'item number' in the film for a few of Rs.65 lakhs to which the latter had readily agreed.
Tollywood circles are excited that a heroine, who is not so popular in Telugu films, is getting paid such a huge sum for an 'item number'.


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So you've decided on a European vacation, you've checked the flights and booked a few weeks off. But the choice is huge, Europe is packed full of fantastic places to visit especially for those seeking history, art and a gastronomic experience. So with all this choice, why should you consider choosing to visit one of the most popular European destinations – France? The answer to this question is as varied as the nation. Why visit France? Go to for the culture, the food, the wine, the art, the architecture, the celebrations, the activities, the atmosphere, the scenery, the chateaus, and all the other wonderful things found in France and belonging to this fabulous country. There is genuinely something for everyone here, no matter what your personal interest.
The majority of those who fly into Paris invest a few days or a week seeing the popular museums and travelers sights. There's enough to see that would fill a go to enduring years. Beyond the Eiffel Tower, Musée de Louvre, the Arc de Triomphe and the Champs Elysées, the Musée d'Orsay, Notre Dame Cathedral, Centre Pompidou, Sacré Cœur and Montmartre are gardens, parks, monuments, and restaurants galore. And when the weather conditions allow, there's no more desirable place to walk and explore.
Don't worry about feeling disconnected, all the major cities in France have wonderful internet access indeed normally much better than US ones. If you take with you a mobile device, then you can keep in touch wherever you go with fast access usually free or a few Euros at most. Personally I always use a British VPN service so I can keep watch the BBC when in France like this post illustrates,
However many individuals who check out France never ever get beyond Paris. That would be a big error. Although Paris is an amazing, vibrant city with lots to see and do, by getting outside the capital and into the countryside, you'll see a totally different side to France. The little rural towns have a special character reflected in the region where they lie. From the coast of Brittany to the pebble beaches of the Côte d'Azur to the sunflowers and lavender fields of Provence and the hills and mountains of the Rhône-Alpes, each area has something unique to provide.
No matter size, each town has a weekly market, where farmers bring their products for sale. Driving numerous hours south of Paris, you'll discover the Loire Valley, house of a few of the most exceptional chateaux in France. Here you can discover Chambord, Amboise, Chaumont, Chenonceau, and many other grand chateaux.
Continuing further south are the lavish fields of Provence. And beyond this is the French Riviera. Here you'll find water sports, beach activities, painting, museums and galleries of every description, fantastic fresh food, and marvelous wines. Living is luxurious and costly here – there are sophisticated rental properties along the coast at Cap Ferrat, just down the coast from Monaco, and in the cliffs above. Pebble beaches extend from Good past Saint-Tropez, Cannes, and Antibes, and throughout the summer season they can be crowded.
Nice has something for everyone, no matter exactly what you may searching for. There's an opera house, a wealth of museums, gardens, hiking tracks, cycling, horseback riding, sailing, wind browsing, gourmet dining, and the list goes on.
Beyond Nice are the towns of Arles, Aix, Avignon – all worth a see, particularly if you enjoy art and painting. This is where Van Gogh and Cézanne painted their landscapes. Lavender fields and sunflowers can be seen everywhere. The surroundings is particularly stunning.
Driving to the Dordogne, there are a variety of lovely towns to explore, consisting of Sarlat. Close-by are the well-known caves of Lascaux and Lascaux II, and the Roman ruins of Périgueux.
And naturally there are the wines of Bordeaux and the Champagne area, and the apples and Calvados of Normandy. France has so much to provide, regardless of where in the country you occur to be. So if you're planning to have an amazing time and a great adventure, you'll understand why to go to France. Check out for the good life. And you'll be rewarded with a fantastic experience.
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If you're of a certain age, i.e younger than me then you're probably aware one of the hottest fashion items are sneakers (or trainers in the UK). The big sports firms routinely release 'special edition' sneakers and they are extremely difficult to obtain. Although they're supposedly available online, it takes a huge amount of luck and persistence to actually get a pair.
There are options though and with a little investment in some technology tools you can either grab the latest pairs for your own enjoyment or make a few bucks reselling them. Now it sounds a lot of trouble to go to but these sneakers are really hard to obtain and without software your chance are limited. There are actually quite a few software programs or 'sneaker bots' which you can buy and all they do is repeatedly try and buy the latest pairs until they land in your shopping basket at which point you can check out. Unfortunately there are complications as because they simulate multiple buyers, then they tend to get blocked if you do it all using the same internet connection.
Lots of people devote literally 1000s of dollars a month on using proxies, a reality which surprises many. Anyway if you perform a quick google search you'll spot lots of lists of absolutely free proxies everywhere. Many are actually listed as being super safe and secure and elite, so why in the world do people invest lots of money on them.
Well firstly, it's important to remember in which any person who has the vaguest idea regarding online privacy, anonymity and the dangers of cyber crime would never go anywhere near a free proxy server. At best there poorly managed proxies unintentionally left available by some overworked on-line admin someplace, which in turn means that you are actually essentially stealing bandwidth in the event that you use them. At worst, and also it's an increasingly likely scenario the proxy has actually been exposed consciously in order to rip off user credentials such as emails, accounts and security passwords. It's not much of an option actually, so you 'd be encouraged to stay well clear of them.
There is a big market for safe and genuine proxies for a variety of uses and one of the more popular is actually buying sneakers from online website retailers. You see all the big retailers of sneakers (trainers in parts of Europe) release limited edition versions of their sneakers which are very much in demand. You can try and buy them online but it's very difficult to do and you 'd have to be very quick and luck to even grab even a single pair.
Obviously because they're scarce and useful then some people want to obtain lots of these– there's an obvious revenue opportunity there even if you usually do not prefer to use them. Therefore exactly how do individuals get to buy loads of these sneakers on-line from places like Supreme, Footlocker and Nike well these guys pretty much use software.
There are lots of automated tools and bots which anyone can configure to attempt to purchase these sneakers the moment they become available. If you get the right set up you can buy loads of these for whatever function you like. The software acts like a human customer but with infinite patience repeatedly trying to buy the specified sneakers up until they achieve success. Considerable amounts of people buy up loads of these and certainly run successful businesses simply re-selling these sneakers at inflated costs.
TO maximise their opportunities they set up the software programs on high availability hosting servers with considerable amounts of bandwidth. These could be programmed remotely to jump into action as soon as a new release becomes available.
The problem is that naturally the sellers really don't like this and try and block out access to all automated efforts to buy the sneakers. They identify things like multiple connections from the exact same IP addresses and prohibit these instantly. Which implies even in the event that you possess your own server if it attempts to frequently to purchase the sneakers then it will certainly get banned and the server and software program will be simply of no use.
The solution is to incorporate another level of protection by employing sneaker proxies to hide your geographic location and permit the software or Bot to rotate it's identity in order to keep operating. It's not actually difficult to do but the important requirement is that these are sneaker proxies with a specific configuration.
The first important component which you'll never get with free proxies is actually to make sure it has lots of residential IP addresses. These are actually rather hard to obtain since these types of addresses are actually only normally handed out by ISPs to home users. Most online retailers understand that people try to hide their geographic locations and typically block all non-residential IP addresses by default. Typical commercial VPN and proxies will certainly have commercial IP addresses so won't work in this situation – you need a residential proxy in order to succeed.
This is what makes sneaker proxies so unique, they need to definitely have residential IP addresses that makes them virtually undetectable from typical home users. It's also what makes them so expensive as obtaining, supporting and running these sorts of residential proxies is pretty costly.
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Taking It to the Streets - Holy Land Moments with Rabbi Eckstein - January 18, 2018
Taking It to the Streets
"I will establish my covenant as an everlasting covenant between me and you and your descendants after you for the generations to come, to be your God and the God of your descendants after you." — Genesis 17:7
NOTE TO READERS: 2018 is an important year for Israel and the Jewish people as we celebrate the modern State of Israel's 70th Birthday. As we mark this momentous milestone, we are offering 70 devotions between now and April 19th, Israel's Independence Day, tied to our Keys to Israel – six fundamental principles underlying God's covenantal relationship with His chosen people and His Holy Land built upon the acrostic I.S.R.A.E.L.
The next ten devotions focus on I-Important to God, Israel's importance to God as expressed through God's promise to Abraham more than 3,000 years ago.
As we read in Chapter 17 of Genesis, God had chosen Abram, or Abraham as he was now called, for a unique mission that would greatly shape the world. God created a covenant between Himself and Abraham and all of Abraham's descendants until the end of time.
The Jewish sages ask: Why Abraham? Why was Abraham chosen for this lofty position? Indeed, as the sages point out, Abraham was not the first to discover the one, true God. In fact, Noah's son and grandsons — Shem and Eber — were fully aware of God and even opened up an academy for the study of monotheism and ethics. Why weren't they, who preceded Abraham, chosen instead?
The sages explain that Shem and Eber only taught a few select individuals who would approach them and ask to be taught. Abraham, in contrast, took his teachings to the streets. Literally. Abraham pitched his tent near a busy ancient intersection and set up an inn. There he would offer free food, drinks, a place to sleep, and words about life and God.
It was Abraham's concern for other people and his desire to share the truth with them that made him the perfect man for God's great mission. Only a person who focused on those around him would be suitable as a messenger of God.
The following story illustrates this point even further. According to Jewish tradition, Elijah the prophet miraculously appeared to a certain rabbi shortly after the destruction of the Temple in Jerusalem. The rabbi had gone to the holy site in order to pray. Elijah asked, "My son, why did you go into this ruin?" The rabbi answered, "To pray." Elijah scolded him and said, "You should have prayed on the road."
What is the meaning of this story and why would Elijah consider prayers on the road as more powerful than praying at the holiest place on earth? The sages explain that Elijah was teaching the rabbi that while it was noble to pray on the holy Temple grounds, it is more important to bring holiness to all grounds.
Abraham's life was all about kindness. He brought ideas of morality, ethics, and godliness into real life where people could encounter them firsthand. Like Abraham, we must also reach out to others with kindness and compassion. While prayer and study are important and praiseworthy, we need to take the ideals that we learn in our churches and synagogues and take them "into the streets." We must feed the hungry and clothe the poor, help a stranger, and be compassionate to our own family members.
In this way we will be God's partners in spreading His light and perfecting the world.
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