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2019 Classes Start January 14th in Online Golf & Resort Management Program at McMaster Centre for Continuing Education
2019 classes begin January 14th at McMaster University's Centre for Continuing Education (CCE) in their online golf and resort management program. Online classes in Hospitality Management and Retail Management in Golf Operations start January 14th through March 10, 2019
Through its unique online delivery platform, McMaster University CCE prides itself on "bringing the business of golf to you," for adult learners interested in a career in the golf industry. McMaster University CCE offers the only university diploma in Golf & Resort Management in Canada. Students who complete all ten courses will receive a Diploma in Golf & Resort Management from McMaster University and an industry certification from the Golf Management Institute of Canada (GMIC).
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McMaster's second course offering is Retail Management in Golf Operations. This course focuses on the successful management of a golf shop as an integral component of a golf facility's overall operation. Topics such as seasonality, inventory management, customer identification and service, display techniques and pricing strategies and promotional ideas for generating additional revenues for the pro shop are the key topics of this course.
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The car is totaled. The insurance adjuster turned on the car to see the mileage. His comment was we know how to wear out a car with mileage. Yep. A whopping 48,000 miles on a 1996 car. The van needs some repairs.
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The most recent real estate sales numbers show a pretty grim change in our local real estate market.
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The Quiraing on the Isle of Skye in Scotland
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This expansive vista of the Quiraing in Scotland was captured during a short hike off the winding highway visible in the right half of the image. As we traversed the hillside, we were greeted by a multitude of shy and skittish sheep. This truly breathtaking view is looking toward the southeast over the magical Isle of Skye.
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Volume 4 (2020)
Volume 3 (2019)
Volume 2 (2018)
Volume 1 (2017)
1. Mapping and analysis of the Himalayan musk deer habitat in Annapurna conservation area
Volume 3, Issue 2 , Winter 2019, Pages 1-10
AbstractHimalayan musk deer(Moschus chrysogaster), commonly known as Kasturi mriga is listed as an endangered species by IUCN and protected by the National Park and Wildlife Conservation Act 1973 of Nepal. The study was carried out in two village development committees within the Annapurna conservation ... Read More
2. DNA barcoding of the Luristan newt (Neurergus kaiseri) in south-western Iran
Volume 3, Issue 2 , Winter 2019, Pages 11-17
AbstractThe Luristan newt (Neurerguskaiseri) is an endemic and vulnerable species to the southern Zagros Mountains of Iran, inhabiting streams and ponds in open woodlands, dominated by oak tree (Quercus brantii). In the current study, 20 specimens of the Luristan newt were collected and sequenced for a 651bp ... Read More
3. Phylogeny, genetic diversity and population structure of Brandt`s hedgehog Paraechinus hypomelas, inferred from the mitochondrial evidences
Volume 3, Issue 2 , Winter 2019, Pages 18-28
AbstractThe Brandt`s hedgehog Paraechinus hypomelas (Brandt 1836), is a relatively widespread species which range from Arabian Peninsula and Iran, through southern areas of Central Asia to western South Asia.The phylogenetic position of the species tat is little known in Iran, although it has been studied in ... Read More
4. Ecology and species composition of Molluscs in upstream of the Kor River System, with two new records for the Fars Province, Iran
Volume 3, Issue 2 , Winter 2019, Pages 29-39
AbstractThe scientific literature on molluscans taxonomy in Iran goes back to many years ago; however, in some parts of the country like southern areas, it is completely new. In addition, many of the studies have focused on their potential risk as intermediate hosts for parasites, ignoring their specific taxonomic ... Read More
5. Potential geographic distribution and habitat suitability of the Greater horseshoe bat, Rhinolophus ferrumequinum (Chiroptera: Rhinolophidae) in Iran
Volume 3, Issue 2 , Winter 2019, Pages 40-51
AbstractWe present a review of earlier records of the greater horseshoe bat distribution in Iran together with new distribution records of this bat obtained during recent years (2012–2016). The present study describes 41 new localities that increase the species known range mainly over Zagros and Elburz ... Read More
6. How perception of local people towards rhesus macaque (Macaca mulatta) can influence on decision-making of human-macaque conflict mitigation?
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Police Incident (Benbrook)
Multiple agencies are on scene of an incident at the Days Inn off Winscott Road near I20.
Reports indicate multiple officers from difference agencies are on scene.
We have reached out to Fort Worth PD for comment and will update this story when we hear any additional information. Stay tuned.
Update from Fort Worth PD: "Units working special detail currently at Days West of Winscott in Benbrook with possible barricaded person who is suspected armed bank robber. The business has been evacuated except the room he is believed to be in. SWAT has been notified and gearing up. Will update as soon as more information is received."
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The sixth season of 'Koffee With Karan' is hands down the best and the most controversial season of all time. And we're sure no one understands the controversy aspect better than Hardik Pandya, who is till date being trolled and bashed for his comments on the show.
But, this season of 'Koffee With Karan' is not just about gossip, controversy, or gift hamper. It was also about an Audi A5 which most of us were reminded about recently, after the winner was announced. FYI, the best 'Answer Of The Season' (AOTS) was supposed to get the car.
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*Drumrolls* We have a winner for the Audi A5 Sportback, guys! To be honest, it's the most unexpected name. While most of us were hoping for Ranveer, Deepika, Alia, Katrina or the 'Baahubali' gang to win it, KJo's special panel of judges reportedly announced Ajay Devgn as the winner.
However, his victory is not the concern here. What matters is that Ajay Devgn won a car, actually an Audi car, for trolling his own movie he starred in way back in 2005. Remember 'Kaal'? Yes, the same movie, starring Ajay Devgn, Lara Dutta, Esha Deol, John Abraham and Vivek Oberoi, which is known more for its songs than the storyline.
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In the show, Karan asked Ajay about one superstition he is guilty of believing. Ajay said, "I had this superstition that all your films with 'K' work, till we did Kaal." That film bombed miserably at the box office.
The panel of judges included Kirron Kher, Malaika Arora, Mallika Dua and Vir Das. It's surprising how Malaika chose Ajay Devgn's response over Arjun Kapoor's. Maybe, because she was in the song 'Kaal Dhamaal'.
Reportedly, Ajay was handed over the keys on Thursday.
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This year has been an exciting time for our team. As we look back on 2013, we're counting down the top 10 Facebook posts that our supporters talked about and shared the most. This list spans many issues, from girls' education, human rights, to a little geography lesson.
1. Africa is not a country
2. Saying goodbye to Nelson Mandela
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Jonathan Taylor had two long touchdown runs, Alex Hornibrook threw for 257 yards and two scores and No. 4 Wisconsin opened the season with a 34-3 victory over Western Kentucky on Friday night.
A young defense working in seven new starters forced two red zone turnovers. A.J. Taylor paced the short-handed receiving corps with five catches for 85 yards, while Garrett Groshek turned a screen pass into a 43-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter for a 31-point lead.
The Badgers finished with a flurry, scoring on five of six drives after punting on three of their first four possessions.
Leave it to Jonathan Taylor to get the offense going. He finished with 145 yards on 18 carries, even watching most of the fourth quarter from the sideline with the game well in hand for Wisconsin. The dynamic back picked up right where he left off last year, when he rushed for an FBS-record 1,977 yards as a freshman.
Three tight ends and the Badgers' burly offensive line helped spring Taylor for a 47-yard touchdown run in the first quarter Taylor scored from 30 yards with 3:48 left in the second quarter as the Badgers closed the first half with 14 unanswered points.
He had 100 yards and 11 carries by the half, when the Badgers held a 24-0 lead.
Drew Eckels was 15 of 26 for 167 yards in his first career start for the Hilltoppers, while also running for 38 yards on seven carries.
Preseason All-American linebacker T.J. Edwards had seven tackles for the Badgers.
Wisconsin has won 23 straight home openers, and they've won 40 consecutive home games over non-conference opponents.


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11th Circuit: Georgia Must Defend Risky Voting Machines
The 11th Circuit ruled Thursday that Georgia election officials must face a lawsuit from voters who say the integrity of elections is compromised by hack-prone electronic voting machines.
In a 16-page unsigned opinion issued a week after oral arguments in the case, the three-judge panel upheld a federal judge's ruling that Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger and members of the state's election board are not entitled to immunity from a legal action seeking to switch Georgia's voting system from electronic machines to hand-marked paper ballots.
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Emergency services called following crash on A47
PUBLISHED: 18:01 17 November 2019 | UPDATED: 07:46 18 November 2019
Emergency services have been called following a crash on the A47.
Firefighters from Dereham were called following a crash on the A47 at Hockering shortly before 4pm on Sunday (November 17).
The crew helped to make the scene safe following the crash.
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The ambulance service had also been called but were later stood down.
A spokesman in the Norfolk Police control room said there were no injuries.
The incident had a knock-on effect on others travelling on the road.
Konectbus tweeted to warn passengers that its service 8 had been affected.
The bus company tweeted: "Service 8 - Delays are likely due to a closure on the A47 at Hockering. We are diverting via Matishall and East Tuddenham and still serving all stops, it's just taking a little longer to complete the journey."
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We were given just two weeks to find a fully furnished apartment by our client's Unity for their assignee. This was an exciting challenge for our home finding department as time was pressing and the majority of apartments come unfurnished.
As the assignee was expected to start work the day after he arrived in the UK we needed to find an apartment sight unseen by him. In addition to this they also only wanted a short-term let which are hard to come by at the best of times particularly outside London or the main hubs throughout the UK. We set-about our search and were ready to pre-view some apartments and holiday lets the day after we'd been instructed. Stratford-upon-Avon is a beautiful town and of great historical interest.
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Concordia Universityhttps://www.concordia.ca/content/shared/en/events/main/2019/12/09/cinema-politica-presents-its-closing-season-film-hak-mtl-with-guests.html
Monday, December 9, 20197 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Gabriella Coleman and David Goulet
Admission is by donation — $5 to $10 suggested
Cinema Politica Concordia
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Henry F. Hall Building
1455 De Maisonneuve Blvd. W.
D.B. Clarke Theatre
Join Cinema Politica Concordia for a special screening of its closing season film, HAK_MTL. Guests will be in attendance for a discussion after the screening. The captivating film follows techies and hackers in Montreal as they work against the monetization of data and the loss of autonomy in the digital age.
The screening will be followed by a discussion with Gabriella Coleman, an anthropologist, academic and author whose work focuses on hacker culture and online activism, and David Goulet, the film's protagonist and member of The Tor Project.
Admission is by donation — $5 to $10 suggested. The venue is wheelchair accessible. Childcare is available upon request with 24 hours' notice. Please email Cinema Politica for more information.
Alexandre Sheldon / Canada / 2019 / 68 ' / French — English / partial subtitles in English
In 2019, privacy no longer exists. In less than one generation, the internet has become a mass surveillance machine. The business model that propels this machine can be summed up by a simple saying — if it's free, you're the product. Both states and web giants capture, store and access all traces individuals leave on the internet, and this trend is rapidly intensifying.
By giving a voice to the local hacker scene, HAK_MTL explores Montreal's contribution to the global fight for privacy.
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Ed Hughes' Quartets For Liz for String Quartet. Score and parts.
This work was composed in 2012 and comprises of 15 short movements.
Quartets For Liz was recorded by Susanne Stanzeleit, Marina Gillam (Violins), Gustav Carksson (Viola) and Andrew Fuller (Cello) at St. Silas Church, Kentish Town, on 25 July 2012. See www.edhughes.org.uk for recording.


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Wednesday, September 5, 2007
Chuck Land Keeping The Blues Alive
City Beat, from Cincinnati has a great article about a musician and film maker, Chuck Land who is trying to keep the blues alive in Cincinnati. Land who plays piano has made a documentary already about the local music scene, and if I read it right he has only sold 3 DVDs ! Hmmmmmmmmmm, that doesn't bode well for Cincinnati blues. (read more about his story here) I suppose you always wonder about the politics involved in something like that. A guy makes a film about the blues, and Cincinnati has a very active blues society, you would think that he could sell more than a few DVDS? Also the funds from the sale of the DVD are suppose to go to a relief fund for musicians. Trust me on this, they need it. If music is your job, there is no retirement plans, or health care, you are on your own. It is a tough life, especially if you are a blues performer. The pay is low, and sometimes the audience can be painfully indifferent. So here is a guy trying to do something right, and no one is buying it. Makes you think for a second.
I am sure there is more to this, and the Cincy Blues Society hopefully will contact me about it and we can get this figured out. In the meantime if you want to check out Chuck's myspace page, Click Here. You want to check out his webpage, and buy his DVD, click here.
Posted by Blues Historian at 7:05 PM
Labels: blues history, chuck land, Cincy Blues Society, local blues
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I applaud Chuck and everyone who is working to keep the blues alive.It's such an important part of musical culture.I don't understand the lack of interest in the blues or great music in general.The draw today seems to be music without substance.I hope someone can light the spark that will revive some of the great music that would be a welcome addition in today's market.
- September 5, 2007 at 9:22 PM
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What You Need to Know About Gay Age of Consent
LGBT individuals often ask, "What is the gay age of consent?", or "Is the age of consent different for LGBT people versus heterosexuals?". Here's everything you need to know about California's gay age of consent.
In California, a "Romeo & Juliet" law exists to ensure young straight adults do not end up on the state's sex offender registry. Young gay adults, on the other hand, are not protected under this law. However, California Senator Scott Wiener, D-San Francisco, is pushing a bill that would cease the inequity and stigma LGBTQ young adults face throughout California.
The Difference
California law prohibits anyone over the age of 18 to have sexual intercourse with anyone under the age of 17. In most cases, individuals guilty of this crime are automatically placed on the state's sex offender registry. A provision law states that in cases where a sexual partner is over the age of 15 and their partner is within 10 years of their age, the partner over the age of 18 will not automatically be placed on the registry.
Basically, if 19-year-old "Romeo" has consensual vaginal sex with 16-year-old "Juliet," Romeo can likely be charged with statutory rape, but will not be automatically listed as a sex offender on a public database. Depending on the circumstances, a California judge can manually list Romeo as a sex offender on the registry.
However, if Romeo and Juliet engage in any consensual oral or anal sex, the provision is no longer applicable. This specifically hurts LGBT relationships, where partners often fall within the provision's acceptable age window but are unprotected when engaging in oral or anal sex. LGBT young adults are often listed as sex offenders when engaging in consensual sexual relationships. These individuals would be protected under the provision, that is if the partners were not homosexual.
A Necessary Change
However, California Senator Scott Wiener, D-San Francisco, is pushing a bill that would cease the inequity and stigma LGBTQ young adults face throughout California. "SB 145 puts an end to blatant discrimination against young LGBT people engaged in consensual sexual activity," Wiener said. Wiener's pro-LGBT provision, SB 145, would protect individuals engaging in oral, vaginal, or anal sex from being placed on the state's sex offender registry.
"This bill is about treating everyone equally under the law. Discrimination against LGBT people is simply not the California way," Wiener continued.
Pride Legal, California's #1 network of LGBT Lawyers, is dedicated to shifting California law to ensure equity and equality for California's LGBT community.
Justice is not blind. The law should not treat a high school relationship differently due to sexual orientation or gender identity. California's gay age of consent should be no different than the regular age of consent. Individuals who fall within the provision's age window should not be treated differently based on sexual orientation or gender identity. Pride Legal exists to fight for the equality of California's LGBT community.
"These laws were put in place during a more conservative and anti-LGBT time in California's history," Wiener said. "They have ruined people's lives and made it harder for them to get jobs, secure housing, and live productive lives. It is time we update these laws and treat everyone equally."
Unequivocal Support
The California Senator has already garnered support from the Los Angeles District Attorney's Office, making it even more likely that the bill will be amended.
Jackie Lacey, Los Angeles County District Attorney expresses her support for SB 145:
"Justice should be applied fairly and equally regardless of a person's sexual orientation," said Jackie Lacey, Los Angeles County District Attorney…I support this bill to correct the unjust application of the law. It may even lead to quicker plea deals for young adults in relationships with older teenagers and who fought charges for fear of being labeled "sex offenders."
Who is protected by SB 145?
Wiener seeks to protect LGBT individuals who fall within the provision's applicable age window. Under the bill, individuals engaged in sexual relations with minors age 14 years or younger would NOT be protected. These activities will still be classified as statutory rape and would land an adult on California's sex offender registry. Wiener seeks to dismantle California's laws blatantly discriminating LGBT young adults.
SB 145 would dismantle the LGBT discrimination still attached to California's legislature.
Contact Pride Legal
If you or a loved one has been accused of statutory rape, we invite you to contact us at Pride Legal for legal counseling or any further questions. To protect your rights, hire someone who understands them.


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Beer fanatics, rejoice! A Scandinavian beer hall is set to open in the waterfront neighbourhood of Ballard this summer, and it's promised to be quite unique.
Ballard is located on the west coast in Seattle — its waterfront location paired with Seattle's dreary weather making for the perfect location for the new drinking spot, aptly named Skål (which means 'cheers' in Norweigan).
Designed like a Viking mead hall (or living room, to you and I) folks can gather round a huge central fireplace while sipping on drinks served in large ale horn mugs. Expect local craft beer, cider, wine and speciality Scandinavian cocktails. Yum.
And if you really want to get into the spirit of things, there will also be Nordic events and classes you can sign up for. For more information, check out the Skål Beer Hall website.


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Face to Face with Socrates
The philosopher's timeless ideas are made relevant to a modern audience in Socrates Now
Most people know Socrates only through texts such as Plato's dialogues and Aristophanes' Clouds. But what would it have been like to have seen the great philosopher in action?
More than 350 people packed Northwestern University's Josephine Louis Theater on Dec. 5 to find out, as Emmy-award winner Yannis Simonides performed the Elliniko Theatro's production of Socrates Now. The theatrical recreation of Socrates' defense speech at his trial has toured 15 countries around the world.
The diverse audience included Northwestern undergraduates, graduate students, faculty, staff and alumni, as well as visitors from area high schools, the Illinois Humanities Council's Odyssey Project and the greater Evanston/Chicago community.
"We could not have hoped for a better turnout," said Francesca Tataranni, a senior lecturer in the Department of Classics and a co-organizer of the event, along with Sara Monoson, a professor of political science and classics and an academic adviser to the Elliniko Theatro.
"It is amazing how Yannis Simonides was able to capture and hold the attention of such a diverse audience by bringing to life a text that was written 2400 years ago. People responded with both laughter and tears and left the theater with a fresh — and yet very classical — perspective on the human condition."
Based on the text of Plato's Apology of Socrates, the one-man show displayed the philosopher's humanity — his humor, wit and arrogance, as well as his intellect and ideals. In a lively post-performance discussion led by Simonides, Socrates' arguments about virtue, justice, civic duty, love of life and hope in death were powerfully brought to bear on issues of today, from the economic collapse in Europe to political dysfunction in the United States to the personal costs endured by activists such as Nelson Mandela.
"I loved the way (Simonides) gracefully engaged the audience from beginning to end," audience member Sarah Muir Ferrer said. "During the Q&A after the show, it became clear that he is not just an actor, but also an activist, using his art form to engage people and promote social justice. It was truly inspiring."
The free performance of Socrates Now was the first installment of a two-part series showcasing the contemporary relevance of ancient sources. The second event in the series will be a student-led marathon reading of Homer's Iliad on the Northwestern University lakefront on May 23, 2014.
The major sponsor of both events is The Alumnae of Northwestern University. Additional sponsors include the Northwestern University departments of classics, political science and philosophy, as well as the Brady Scholars Program in Ethics and Civic Life, the Alice Kaplan Institute for the Humanities and the Nicholas D. Chabraja Center for Historical Studies.
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Re: Leaks. Time to confess.
Cadis replied to maynard's topic in Guns N' RosesWow, stuff is actually leaking? This takes me back... Would someone be willing to PM me?
Cadis replied to maynard's topic in Guns N' RosesHi, Would someone be so kind as to pm me all the "leaks" please? i don't even particularly care if they're fake or not tbh, I generally find the fan-made stuff is of better quality than axls garbled messes of songs anyways
Goin' Down is a cover
Cadis replied to fixtafernback's topic in Guns N' Roseshttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Rmwj1FRXjg
The state of the US Economy
Cadis replied to Black Sabbath's topic in Reckless LifeDo you really think banks would make suicidal loans if there was no one there to bail them out?
GUNS N' FN' ROSES Rock in Rio Official Blog!
Cadis replied to ManetsBR's topic in Guns N' Roseshow many hours until gnr take the stage from now? I'm too stupid to figure out timezones
The Official Maynard vs. Gunner Thread
Cadis replied to BBA's topic in Reckless Lifewow i just looked at mygnrs top 20 posters today list. this forum has like triple the activity they do now
Cadis replied to ManetsBR's topic in Guns N' Roseslol whyve you been trolling your own forum jb
Axl V Slash
Cadis replied to Sleeping Like An Angel's topic in Guns N' Rosesaxl, axl draws me to old guns more than slash, though they really need one another
lol South America
Cadis replied to inthisriver's topic in Guns N' RosesYeah Axl is a douche for touring where people want to watch him perform!!! A guy with integrity would tour the US where no one gives two-shits about the new band!!! I can't believe Axl will only play where he can book shows!! If he tours people bitch If he doesnt people bitch he tours south america for the second time in almost 20 years and the reaction is LULZZ SOUT MERRRICAH AGAIN!!!!!!! A US tour would be nice, even smaller venues, but what is wrong with axl touring south america? its not like people can be worried he will lose his integrity (LOL) or anything
Leaks that lost something along the way..
Cadis replied to Beast Of Bray Rd's topic in Guns N' Rosesevery song there was a leak of is lacking on the album. When i first heard the blues back then it completely blew me away, it was the only reason i got interested in nu-gnr at all. I cant even articulate what it was about it thats missing from the album version, it's just bland and without the beauty of the older versions. album catcher is a disgrace, they ripped the soul of it out and replaced it with extra sounds and instruments and musicians. better is about the same twats chorus guitars were greatly improved on the album, apart from that the song was better before. cd is shit and boring on the album. the grunge version was kinda cool, still not great though. irs was better in 99 & 02, but no versions are great. there is only so much you can do with a mediocre song madagascar gradually went from a great song, really characteristic of what was a potentially great nu-gnr, to boring and lifeless. i cant even listen to it the whole way through anymore. riad got better, but same as irs - a mediocre song is a mediocre song
When Are We Getting CD Remixed?
Cadis replied to inthisriver's topic in Guns N' Rosesnot so much of a remix as a Demix would be nice
lol fake gnr 2006
Cadis replied to Barry's topic in Guns N' Roseswhat world are some of you living in? he sounds good now sometimes, he sounds bad others. in the 80s 90s it was the same. if its more miss than hit now its because he's fucking 40-something
Cadis replied to wasted's topic in Guns N' RosesThey had a decent title with the blues. they had it for almost a decade, through several tours... then come release they change it to stardust? then street of dreams? the two biggest cheeseball piece of shit titles imaginable?
What Would You Name The Next Album?
Cadis replied to inthisriver's topic in Guns N' RosesGuns N' Roses would be an awesome title, just think of the shitstorm... or for integrity's sake, 'Axl Rose' or just 'axl'
Does anyone else find it crazy that
Cadis replied to dave-gnfnr2k's topic in Guns N' Rosesit's embarrassing. ten years of touring 5 or 6 new songs pretty much


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Sustainable food policies: Major food players launch US alliance which will "shape what people eat"
16 Jul 2018 --- Four of the world's largest food companies have launched the Sustainable Food Policy Alliance, a new US organization focused on driving progress in public policies that shape what people eat and how it impacts their health, communities and the planet. Founding member companies include Danone North America, Mars Incorporated, Nestlé USA and Unilever United States. The four founding member companies have made broad updates to their portfolios in recent years, advancing issues like sodium and sugar reduction, responsible marketing, transparency and reducing their impact on the planet.
As the Sustainable Food Policy Alliance (Alliance), member companies will prioritize US public policy advocacy and action in five key areas:
- Consumer Transparency: Improving the quality and accessibility of information available to consumers about the food they purchase for themselves and their families.
- Environment: Advocating for innovative, science-based solutions to take action against the costly impacts of climate change, build more resilient communities, promote renewable energy, and further develop sustainable agriculture systems.
- Food Safety: Ensuring the quality and safety of food products and the global supply chain.
- Nutrition: Developing and advocating for policies that help people make better-informed food choices that contribute to healthy eating while supporting sustainable environmental practices.
- People and Communities: Advancing policies that promote a strong, diverse, and healthy workplace and support the supply chain, including rural economies.
Two important policy areas the Alliance intends to engage in is nutrition labeling and carbon emissions.
The Alliance supports a comprehensive update of the definition of terms important for people, like "healthy," including strong, science-based regulations on how these terms can be used on food packages and in marketing. The updates will help consumers make better choices for themselves and their families.
The Alliance will also work to advance climate policies that are impactful for the environment, while accounting for the specific business imperatives of supply chains, including farmers, ranchers, and other producers.
This will include:
- Urging US policymakers to ensure the Farm Bill and other farm policies reflect the pressing need to increase the scale of actions to address water quality and water conservation issues, focus on improving soil health, and expand the deployment of renewable energy.
- Exploring the economics of sustainability, including financial incentives to reduce emissions and transition to low-carbon alternatives, with a particular focus on ways to create value for farmers and others who are implementing leading-edge practices to cut greenhouse gas emissions.
- Advocating on behalf of smart, comprehensive energy and environmental policies at the state, national, and international levels, including the Paris Climate Agreement, the Clean Power Plan or commitments that result in change necessary to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in line with what evidence-based science says is necessary.
The focus at launch is getting to work on these critical policy issues. The companies will work together to determine if and how to consider new members into the Sustainable Food Policy Alliance.
Over the past decade, consumers have demanded that food companies be better partners in solving some of society's most pressing challenges. However, there has been a lack of action on a larger-scale, and the Alliance has been formed to be a part of moving the conversation about industry-wide change forward. The Alliance will take individual commitments and the power of business one step further to advocate for overarching policies with the power to create positive change in the US food and agricultural systems.
The US is one of the biggest markets for each company, and as much as 95 percent of what is sold in the US is made and grown there. Heavily invested in American agriculture, communities and the workforce here, the Alliance believes the US can be a leader on environmental policy.
The four companies work together globally and are members of the International Food and Beverage Alliance. With so many pressing food policy opportunities on the horizon, from the farm bill to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans to the FDA Nutrition Innovation Strategy, they decided that the time is now to begin working together in a more formal capacity in the US.
The Alliance anticipates that consumers and the planet are only going to put more pressure on how food is grown and consumed, so they envision a lot to work on for the foreseeable future. They hope that the approach inspires similar actions in other countries to create positive change in food and agricultural systems.
The mission is for the long term – to drive positive change for the people who use their products, the people who supply them, and the planet on which we all rely. The four companies have a track record of working together well and they anticipate that this is something they will do for the foreseeable future.
In a joint statement, Mariano Lozano, CEO, Danone North America, Tracey Massey, President, Mars Wrigley Confectionery Americas, Steve Presley, Chairman and CEO, Nestlé USA and Amanda Sourry, President, Unilever North America said: "The Sustainable Food Policy Alliance was founded on the principle that food companies can and should be doing more to lead and drive positive policy action for the people who buy and enjoy the foods and beverages we make and the people who supply them."
"As an Alliance, we commit first and foremost to leading by example. Each member company has independently proven a willingness to advocate for the long-term interests of the people who farm and supply our raw materials, and people who make and consume our products."
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The "Distillerie du Peu"
Distillerie du Peu demonstrates an original process, in use since the 16th century. The property of Hennessy since 1947, this is one of the largest distilleries in the region. In this one-of-a-kind place, ten lustrous stills transform wine into spirits to be blended into Hennessy cognacs.


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Heal Joint Pain With Natural RemediesAuthor: AKSmith
Joint pain relief and treatment options vary in keeping with the cause of the pain and even though the pain is a result of an fundamental problem, treating the condition, may offer enduring respite.
There is currently no acknowledged reparation for diseases like Osteoarthritis (OA) and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) and therapeutic support of those conditions aims to lessen joint pain, increase joint mobility and quality of life and temper functional deterioration, whilst restricting unspecified pernicious side effects of therapy.
Although most conventional medicinal and prescription treatments are prescribed entirely for relief of symptoms, they don't provide a cure with regard to the inherent problem and thanks to this many people around the planet are choosing, non-toxic, all natural, non-drug, alternative remedies and therapies to avoid any unpromising drug related side effects.
Alternative treatment methods like hot and cold treatments or administering pain patches, could provide healthy and effective comfort against joint pain.
Natural herbal and homeopathic remedies have been confirmed to effectively attend to the inherent cause of joint pain and help joint pain relief.
While there are no standard supplements that are available for the care of joint pain, throughout the years numerous subjective studies have demonstrated the effectiveness of them and several that may help relieve oversensitive joint conditions are listed below:
Devil's Claw has been in use for centuries in order to ease symptoms of joint pain in conditions such as osteoarthritis, fibrositis, rheumatism and small joint disease.
Glucosamine and Chondroitin are widely found dietary supplements which help repair cartilage and prolong joint mobility.
Glucosamine is an important constituent of cartilage and Glucosamine Sulphate is the dietary supplement most frequently used by patients who experience Osteoarthritis (OA) and joint pains. Much study has shown that it efficiently moderates the inflammation and pain linked with OA whilst slowing down the progression of the disease. It's also been shown to control OA symptoms as efficiently as ibuprofen and without the gastro side effects of Non-Steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs).
Chondroitin is a compound that's obligatory with regard to the make-up of our joints' matrix structure. Long-term use of Chondroitin supplements could delay the advancement of the disease by slowing the narrowing of the spaces between joints. Chondroitin has not proved any advantage over glucosamine and can most likely be considered as a modest supplement to assuage pain.
Boswellia is a fragrant tree resin (Boswellia Sacra is thought to be the Biblical incense Frankincense) and a natural anti-inflammatory.
Bromelain is a natural enzyme in pineapple used as a joint pain reliever and anti-inflammatory.
There are also the additional complementary physical therapies such as:
The above are but a few of the many pain relief therapies at this time readily available as options to the customary drug solutions favoured by the medical profession.
Then, further to the above, with the arrival of practical and affordable self-care products such as, Acupressure tools and Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (acronym TENS) machines, which work by producing a small electrical impulse current to stimulate the nerves for pain management and pain relief - and also Infrared and Ultrasonic devices that perform similar tasks - there are plenty of alternatives to over-the-counter and prescription medications and their possibly toxic side effects.
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|► Sean Hannity: Great American? Was Charles Manson respected humanitarian?
Sean Hannity: Great American? Was Charles Manson respected humanitarian?
After I've ingested some medicinal marijuana (it's legal here in California), and "only" after I've so acted (normally I spice it up with some crystal meth or Zanax) to be safe, am I able to tune the radio dial to 650 AM here in Sacramento to listen to the maniacal rants (is there another kind?) of Mr. Sean (aka, The Sissy/Wimp/Pussy/Loser/Sorry Ass) Hannity.
Over and over again, the morons (my sincerest apologies to all ya morons out there) that call in to Sean Hannity's radio show, start off by saying, "Sean, you're a Great American." This hyperbolic comment (for you morons, means BS) causes Sean to then respond, "So are you."
In truth, Sean Hannity wouldn't recognize a Great American if one waltzed into his radio studio and slapped him upside the head.
If Sean Hannity is truly a "great American" for spewing forth false and/or fabricated commentary on the Fox News Network, then all of the following folks are also "Great Americans" in regards to their heroic and patriotic conduct over the years.
Back in the day as they say (ca. 1950s in Toledo, Ohio) me and my school friends didn't take kindly to liars, hypocrites and defamers like Sean the Sissy (SS) Hannity. In fact, we'd have taken Sean down to the 10-mile creek and water-boarded the som-bitch until he learned it wasn't nice to spew forth false commentary about others.
Trust me folks, one dip into the Ten-Mile Creek on Manhattan Blvd. in Toledo, Ohio would have been all that was required to permanently change the conduct of Sean the Sissy (SS) Hannity.
Given the opportunity, this ol' Dawg (65-years-old) as we speak, wouldn't hesitate to "bitch-slap" Sean Hannity for his opportunistic and monetarily motivated spewing forth of false and/or totally fabricated facts.
It is indeed a sad commentary on the state of affairs (ca. Nov. 2009) that mealy-mouthed liars and losers like Sean Hannity and of those of his ilk (FYI: Ilk doesn't mean male ELK Sean) find it acceptable to intentionally divide us by spewing forth falsehoods.
Sean Hannity is an embarrassment to ethical journalists such as Josef Goebbell's (FYI: Chief Propagandist for the 3rd Reich). In truth, I suspect that Joseph Goebbell's would be thoroughly embarrassed and rightfully so at the despicable, self-serving, monetarily-motivated conduct of Sean Hannity.
And lastly, Sean, do me a favor and invite me to personally appear on your so-called Fox News Show live so that I can have an opportunity to prove to the idiots that tune in, that you're nothing more than a mealy-mouthed, money-grubbing SOB that would say and/or do anything to enrich yourself.


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Juventus vs Ajax betting tips: Champions League match preview & predictions
Juventus vs Ajax prediction: Juventus 1-0 Ajax
Juventus will be looking to reach a third semi-final in five seasons.
The Bianconeri are unbeaten in their last 13 matches at home in all competitions, winning each of their last five at the Allianz Stadium.
Impressively, Ajax are unbeaten in their last eight away matches in the Champions League – although five of those matches ended in draws.
Juventus vs Ajax: Who will win?
Juventus are 8/13 to win the match while Ajax are 9/2 to win. The draw is priced at 11/4.
Having scored a crucial away goal last week, Jventus are 1/3 favourites to win the tie. Ajax are 9/4 to reach their first semi-final since 1997.
Manchester United are the only visiting side to have scored at the Allianz Stadium in this season's competition. Back a Juventus clean sheet at 5/4.
Cristiano Ronaldo has scored 24 goals in the quarter-final stage of the Champions League alone. The all-time leading Champions League scorer is 5/2 to open the scoring and 4/6 to score anytime.
Juventus vs Ajax Champions League quarter-final preview
Aggregate: Juventus 1-1 Ajax
Juventus host Ajax at the Allianz Stadium on Tuesday for the second leg of their Champions League quarter-final tie.
The tie is finely poised following a 1-1 draw in Amsterdam in last week's first leg.
Cristiano Ronaldo scored the all-important away goal just before half-time. The Old Lady's lead was short lived as David Neres equalised 11 seconds into the second half.
Ajax won 6-2 at home to Excelsior on Saturday. Veteran striker Klaas-Jan Huntelaar scored a hat-trick, with Dusan Tadic (2) and Kasper Dolberg also getting their names on the scoresheet.
Ajax are level on points with PSV at the top of the Eredivisie, but top the table thanks to a superior goal difference.
With a commanding lead at the top of Serie A, Juventus could afford to rest a number of players for their away trip to SPAL on Saturday.
Massimiliano Allegri's side suffered a 2-1 defeat, but it is likely to make little difference to the outcome of the title.
Moise Kean opened the scoring for Juventus who conceded two second-half goals. Kean, just 19-year-old, has scored in each of his last six appearances for club and country.
The last time Ajax made it to the semi-final of the Champions League, they were eliminated by Juventus – who also beat them in the previous season's final.
The two sides have met 13 times previously in UEFA competition, with Juventus winning on six occasions and losing twice. Ajax have never won away at Juventus.
The winner of the tie will face one of Manchester City or Tottenham Hotspur in the semi-final.
Juventus team news vs Ajax
Wojciech Szczesny, Leonardo Bonucci, Mario Manduzkic, Miralem Pjanic, Rodrigo Bentancur and Cristiano Ronaldo were all rested entirely on Saturday.
Giorgio Chiellini has been ruled out with a calf injury which kept him out of the first leg. Chiellini's return would have been welcomed as Daniele Rugani is now a doubt with a muscle injury.
Douglas Costa is another doubt, while Martin Caceres remains sidelined with a thigh injury.
Blaise Matuidi was forced off in the first leg and was not risked at the weekend. The World Cup winner should be available for Tuesday night but will face competition from Sami Khedira and the returning Emre Can, who has recovered from an ankle injury.
Andrea Barzagli made his return from a calf injury against SPAL but is unlikely to feature on Tuesday. The 37-year-old announced on Saturday that he will retire at the end of the season.
Juan Cuadrado also returned against SPAL, making his first appearance since December, but the Colombian will not be involved on Tuesday as he was removed from Juve's Champions League squad.
Federico Bernardeschi has been preferred to Paulo Dybala in Europe and is likely to start out wide.
Mario Madzukic has been ruled out of this match through injury. The in-form Moise Kean could well be handed a start in a huge match for the Old Lady.
Federico Bernardeschi and Blaise Matuidi are one booking away from suspension.
Ajax team news vs Juventus
Ajax's second-leg hopes were dealt a major blow Saturday as influential midfielder Frenkie de Jong came off with a hamstring injury in the 28th Excelsior.
De Jong went straight down the tunnel and was replaced by 19-year-old Jurgen Ekkelenkamp. The Barcelona-bound midfielder has travelled with the Ajax squad to Turin but is considered a major doubt.
Nicolas Tagliafico will serve a suspension after an accumulation of yellow cards.
The Argentine's absence will likely see Daley Blind shift out to left-back with Joel Veltman partnering Matthijs de Ligt at centre-back. Daley Sinkgraven is another option at left-back but the 23-year-old has only made eight appearances all season.
Daly Blind, Matthijs de Ligt, Lasse Schone, Donny van de Beek, Hakim Ziyech and Frenkie de Jong are all one booking away from a suspension.
Donny van de Beek has scored in four of Ajax's last six away matches while David Neres has scored seven in is last nine.
Juventus predicted line-up vs Ajax
(Both Mandzukic and Chiellini are ruled out. The likely replacements are Kean and Rugani.)
Ajax predicted line-up vs Juventus
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— JuventusFC (@juventusfcen) April 14, 2019
Tanti auguri to a Legendary Juventus coach, Marcello Lippi! 🎂⚪⚫#ForzaJuve pic.twitter.com/Agw3RsahT6
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— JuventusFC (@juventusfcen) April 13, 2019
34 wins out of 35 matches against SPAL in the Serie A… that's a pretty good record! 😉🔥 @betfair#SPALJuve #ForzaJuve pic.twitter.com/snGlQYYltr
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We're getting closer! ⏳#ajaexc pic.twitter.com/nIi29VlRYD
— AFC Ajax (@AFCAjax) April 13, 2019
🎶 Bicycle, bicycle, I want to ride my… 🎶@siemdejong vs Excelsior! 🚴♂#ajaexc pic.twitter.com/FkFsavoy5J
— AFC Ajax (@AFCAjax) April 13, 2019
Back in the days with… @RonaldKoeman!#ajaexc pic.twitter.com/MCgmEtK9S4
— AFC Ajax (@AFCAjax) April 12, 2019
2x?! 🤯
Where is the VAR when you need it the most…? 🖥
🗿📄✂#ajaexc pic.twitter.com/ldcnOh7ZWI
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"What's that on the windshield?" asked Kate, my copilot and wife. I looked up from the instruments I had been concentrating on—trying to understand why the engine sounds had suddenly changed—and at first couldn't understand her question. There didn't seem to be anything on the windshield.
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Now the big decision: Try to climb, or turn around (descending on our route was not an option, the MEAs were too high). I called ATC, reported light icing and asked for higher. I got that immediately, set climb power and trimmed back to best rate of climb speed.
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• #1
Probably the flattest ultrarace in existence with 5000 m of elevation for 1630 kilometers. Potentially also the windiest.
I just registered. Other forummers interested?
Starts on May 1st 2019
• #2
Could I do this on a shiv
• #3
Could I do this on a Diamondback
• #4
Yeah I'm 75% certain I'll enter.
• #5
Looks like im now 100% and in.
I remember working in Coevorden in April... It's fucking cold.
• #6
Yeah, northern Holland with rain and wind will be cold, even in May.
• #7
My rapha rain jacket is somewhat less than 100% now. may investigate a replacement.
• #8
I've registered - it'll be my first attempt at anything like this, but after years of dot-watching TABR/TCR I figured it was time to saddle up.
• #9
Jasmijn Muller is competing.
I just submitted my solo entry for the Race Around the Netherlands, a 1,670 km long unsupported lap of my own country in May 2019. It made my heart beat loud and fast with excitement. What better way to start a new chapter than by doing a lap of the country where I first learned to ride a bike?
• #10
15 spots left
• #11
Cant decide between hotels and bivvying.
14 days of rain a year on average in May suggests solid roofs.
• #12
I'll probably do hotels. Shed some weight and have a few hours of quality sleep.
• #13
Yeah ultimately i feel the same.
What i want schedule wise looks fairly good for hotels.
• #14
And the nights can still be very cold around that time of year
• #15
Hotel options seem to be very limited in the places I'd like to stop.
• #16
Also check airbnb and warmshowers
• #17
• #18
Not within the rules you think? Available to everyone, no?
• #19
No, it's a private residence and only people who are warmshowers members have access to it.
Even airbnb is a bit of a risk - depending on the specific rules about services (private residence or whatever).
• #20
Rules just state fuly self supported no word on pre booking or anything else for that matter.
I'll personally be taking the moral high ground and booking as i arrive... hopefully.
Don't think Netherlands has any weird Hi Viz laws to look out for or any other obscure laws?
• #21
You sure? http://www.adventurebikeracing.com/manual/manual-ratn-2019.pdf
Riders must be fully self-supported.
Accept no help that others couldn't also receive along the way.
Using any form of social media to broadcast requests for help is forbidden.
Riders are responsible for finding food, water, accommodation, laundry, bike store services
and anything else they may need along the way. Any service utilized must be available to all
Friends and family are welcome to visit riders during the event to offer encouragement or
take pictures, but they must not offer any material support or food of any kind.
Booking accommodation before the event is not allowed.
You are allowed to book accommodation when the event starts.
• #22
I clearly was not.
• #23
Everyone can make a warmshowers or airbnb account, I don't see how that is excluding anyone?
During the TCR, in Montenegro, I stopped at a house that rented a room. I decided not to sleep there because they only accepted cash. So if I did sleep there I was breaking the rules because it was a private residence?
Just to be clear, I'm not trying to bend the rules, I just want to make sure I'm not making any mistakes to the spirit of ultraracing. And if airbnb/warmshowers/private residence with rooms is not within the rules I won't use them in the future. :)
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"All members agree to host others either now or in the future, but for some members hosting may be in years or even decades in their future."
Some of us can't host guests, therefore it's not available to everyone.
Hotels doesn't require some kind of account, membership or other form of pre-authorisation.
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Private homes that do ad hoc 'rental' are iffy simply because you might be attracting the attention of the dot watchers / penalty enforcers who will want to know why you've stopped at a place that's not a hotel. In practice I doubt most races would pull you up on it but there's always a level of interpretation to the rules.
If people start staying in private homes, then what's stopping them staying with a mate and then claiming it was on airbnb or for rent with cash or whatever, if they get busted? Other than their honour, of course, but then that's already seen to be lacking in some racers over the few years this malarkey has been going on.


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BREAKING: A McCarren Park Land Grab?
Filed under: 11211, 11222, Culture War, Greenpoint, Greenpoint Brooklyn, Greenpoint Magic, Williamsburg, Williamsburg Brooklyn
I have received no less than two emails about this in ten minutes. M writes:
Stephanie Thayer's "crew" is taking down the fence around what she refers to as the renegade garden on the corner of Bayard and Lorimer this second. It has been there for over 10 years. It is beautiful. This is not right. Is there ANYTHING that you can think of for us to do?
Here's another item Katherine Naplatarski was thoughtful enough to forward to me:
hey all,
just at the park. if anyone's around today, sat., go talk to folks at red something-or-other garden in mcC at corner of bayard and lorimer- gina, walid. they should be there most of the day. steph ordered their fence taken down today by parks and for the boy scouts to plant in garden.
they have been there for 12 years and are really upset and angry.
that's the short of it. they would appreciate help and the word spread.
I'm not against the Boy Scouts having a garden. But this is ridiculous— and begs a lot of questions:
- How did this get approved?
- Why weren't the people behind this park notified?
- Why did the Parks Department elect to remove this fence on a Saturday?
- Why did the Parks Department elect to remove this fence when they knew a great many people— community activists foremost among them— would be attending the Visitor's Center Opening at the Newtown Creek Waste Treatment Facility?
All in all, I think this stinks. BIG TIME. If you agree please call the peeps behind this garden: Gina at (646) 266-9526 or Walid at (212) 464-8096 and voice your support.
Miss Heather
UPDATE, April 25, 2010: I have been told the boy scouts were planting in this area for one day (as opposed to permanently). While I certainly do not object to this it still does not answer the question as to how this came pass without anyone seemingly knowing about it. I did and do find this very troubling.
UPDATE, April 26, 2010; 11:30 p.m.: Here is an email from Miss Mousey Brown (who shot the above photographs) which was sent to David Rivel, the Director of the City Parks Organization, various Parks Department Officials, and many, many more:
My point of view on The Red Gate Garden is fairly clear. If you refer to my flickr set of photos and description of what happened this past weekend one can see that I do have a bias towards the situation; and my reaction was of a regular neighbor, friend, and infrequent contributer to the garden. I have given them plants. They have given me plants. I allow them to come and wash up, or use the bathroom facilities at my business on the corner. I pick a few weeds, and ask plenty of questions about plants.
My business, Mousey Brown Salon ( est. in 1997 on Bedford Avenue), moved to the corner of Bayard and Lorimer st.
6 years ago, come June. I see everything that happens on that corner from about 9 am until as late as 11p, seven days a week. I know that the NYDS street sweeping truck, actually cleaned Lorimer's gutter for the first time in a year last week.
I have seen the NYPD herd middle school children that want to hang out, and be teenagers being teenagers (some, but not all, of them extremely troublesome/dangerous); swiftly off the block, or onto city buses. It's not the school's job to worry about a kid from the school setting the tail light of one of my clients new car on fire. The fist fights are not anyone's job to breakup. I am known to offer first aid or call 911, but that is about it. The Skateboard Park folks, that I am so happy to see having fun and getting exercise, have twice referred to me as the Band Aid Lady. Clearly, I have a bias to this corner of McCarren Park. It is from one that cares about it. I care about it's safety. I care about it's beauty, cleanliness, and usage.
If, I had a dime for every public urination, a dollar for every noxious charcoal barbecuing (not legal btw), a nickel for every time I let a stranger use our bathroom (including all the concerts when the gates didn't open until 7, and concert goers started showing up at 3)… well, I could have enough cash to pitch in to help preserve Red Gate Garden from the parks department.
There seems to be some concern that the garden is exclusionary. The wind fence that is in place to protect all the small closely planted flowers, vines, bushes, and trees from careless foot traffic. Even the Green Dome garden in the center of McCarren Park, which is absolutely viable as an award winning community garden within a city park, is locked at times. Why? Because there are three types of people. People that are careful and respect all things. People that make careless mistakes and have had a lapse in their sense of respecting their surroundings. And the people that do not care about any consequence to anything. It is why we have doors, and gates, and locks.
That a few people have taken it upon themselves to sustain, cultivate, and protect a very small slice of a public park should be commended. If you have felt not welcome to engage in the garden, then I am sorry that you have felt excluded. That has been in no way the intent of it's caretakers. In the 12 years that Gina and Walid have been the "gatekeepers" to the garden, not but a handful of us have shown interest in partaking in it. Sometimes a note complimenting the flowers, offering help is left on the fence. None has returned any call back to them to accept their offer to help. I am so angry of any suggestion that this is in any way a private garden. That is so far from the reality. Honestly, if you really know McCarren Park, how long do you think that the little plants coming up would survive, if there were no fence around it ?
If I were smart, I would leave it alone right there. I suppose I am not, because I want to know why the hell a person from the parks department thinks it's okay to rip down the fence without notice. The same person that had a comm comm with their other employer, the tuesday before to discuss all the new ideas for McCarren Park. It is a dirty, illogical, and inconsiderate way to meet one's needs. If, I had ever heard at a cb1 meeting, from an OSA (or any other civic group) comm comm , or even through the grapevine, that the garden was an "issue" then this wouldn't be happening. It is.
My last incoming email on the topic from a reporter, suggested that according to his source with admin in McCarren Park, is that this is all just a misunderstanding on behalf of Parks Dept and the garden.
I'll say it is. How awkward. The upside is that is an opportunity for the community to express their feelings about it. Involved parties are fully aware that changes are on the horizon. I am thinking there will be lots more tenders to this small public oasis, and an appreciation of what it represents.
Oh yeah, it would appear this park was protected by a written agreement with the state and the city (NOTE: hit "control +" or "Apple +" to magnify). Whoops.
Photo Credits: Miss Mousey Brown. You can see her full demolition set by clicking here.


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In addition to The Magic School Bus, under the new agreement, Discovery Education streaming's users continue to have access to more than 50 Scholastic titles from series including Dear America, Horrible Histories, and I Spy.
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Happy holidays!
To my readers who don't celebrate Christmas, and are tired of its ubiquity, I apologise for perpetuating it and advise you to skip this post.
I do understand and appreciate the problems with Christmas. That said, it is absolutely my favourite holiday.
I love that it celebrates familial and platonic love. I love that it's about warmth and happiness even in the depths of winter. I love the food. And I love how it's so heavily ritualised, but everyone's rituals are different.
My family's rituals involve watching many, many TV shows and films, some of which we've been watching every single year since I was a baby. There are the standard classics, of course – we watch Elf and The Muppets Christmas Carol and Love Actually and It's a Wonderful Life (my dad's favourite film of all time). But there are also quite a few, generally my favourites, which no one else seems to have heard of. It's a terrible shame, and something I'd like to rectify. Here are a few recommendations that you may not have had before.
Bernard and the Genie (1991)
This film was my go-to Christmas favourite for many years, and I still love it a lot. It's so bizarre to me that a Richard Curtis film starring Alan Cumming, Lenny Henry, and Rowan Atkinson would be completely unheard of, but I'm glad that I got to see it at least.
It follows the story of Bernard Bottle, whose Christmas starts terribly when he is unfairly fired from his job and learns that his girlfriend has been sleeping with his best friend. The girlfriend returns to their shared flat to get her stuff, which is apparently everything they own except an old lamp containing a genie from Biblical times.
The film is silly, but it's a lot of fun. There's the obvious wish-fulfilment angle, but there's also a lot of good jokes about the genie suddenly waking up in modern day London and learning everything that's changed. It's got the usual Richard Curtis charm and wit, an excellent cast, and some great use of music as well.
Christmas Eve (2015)
I only watched this for the first time last year, but it's already a favourite. The concept is simple: there's a power cut in New York on Christmas Eve. People get trapped in elevators all across the city. The people inside talk. We watch a few of them.
I absolutely adore the 'trapped in a lift' trope, and it so rarely gets used in a non-romantic set up as it does here. I did watch it entirely because of the concept and it is a concept-heavy film, but I think that's what film as a medium should be used for. It executes the concept well and with a great cast (including Patrick Stewart, Jon Heder, James Roday, and Cheryl Hines). There's a nice twist to the ending. That's about everything I can say about it.
The Greatest Store in the World (1999)
Probably the most family-oriented film on this list, The Greatest Store in the World is about a single mother and her two young daughters who find themselves homeless over Christmas, and so hide out in a department store (think Selfridges/Harrods) so they don't spend it on the street. It stars Dervla Kirwan, Peter Capaldi, Brian Blessed, and some impressive child actors who are sisters in real life. Also, S Club 7 are there, because it's 1999.
I love this film. It's so genuinely sweet and heart-warming. The initial concept seems a little upsetting for a Christmas film – and there are definitely some upsetting scenes – but at its core, it's about a mother who would do anything for her daughters, and it does feel nice and cosy. For years it was the only thing I had ever seen Peter Capaldi in, and his character is my favourite, so even after seeing him in so many other things and as the Twelfth Doctor himself, I still think of him as Mr Whiskers.
A Merry Friggin' Christmas (2014)
I don't really get why this film was so universally hated in reviews. I can definitely see why it wouldn't be some people's cup of tea, particularly if you'd heard that one of the last films Robin Williams worked on before his death was a Christmas film and were looking forward to its release, but it's not like it was objectively terrible. Personally I quite enjoyed it, but then it was only the second Robin Williams film I'd ever seen.
The film follows an extended family get-together at Christmas, only it's a family who don't really like each other and who had a difficult childhood. The protagonist (Joel McHale) realises late on Christmas Eve that he left the presents of his son, who still believes in Santa, at home. He and his father (Williams) spend the night driving across the country to pick up the presents and deal with their strained relationship.
I bought the DVD of A Merry Friggin' Christmas (here titled A Merry Christmas Miracle) on the strength of the impressive cast (Lauren Graham and Tim Heidecker also star, among others) and director (Tristram Shapeero), and I have to say, it was not what I expected either. It's hard to summarise it with just the synopsis, because it is weird. It's a really weird, dark film. There's a lot of characters and a lot of elements and a lot of random stuff thrown in. I don't know what it was trying to achieve. It was funny. There's some well-developed relationships. It doesn't feel very cosy-Christmassy. But I did find it compelling, and enjoyable enough that I've rewatched it every year since I've bought it.
A Christmas Carol (2000)
Alright, so yes, The Muppets Christmas Carol is amazing and funny and has fantastic songs. But this is my favourite adaptation of Dickens' classic.
Written by Peter Bowker, ITV's A Christmas Carol is a modern retelling starring Ross Kemp as Eddie Scrooge, an intimidating loan shark who still isn't over his nurse ex-girlfriend. Not only is it an excellent modernisation, which considers the issues of racism, the working class, healthcare, and homelessness in 2000 London, it also makes several changes to the structure which I feel improve the story. There is something of a Groundhog Day situation – which returning readers will know is another favourite trope of mine – where after each ghostly visit, Scrooge must live his Christmas Eve again, and so we can see his attitude change more gradually. This also allows the film to address one of the criticisms of the original, as to why Scrooge changes his ways. Initially, his good deeds are performative, to prove that he's learned his lesson and to impress his ex. It's only after he learns to be good for the sake of being good, even if he doesn't get credit or recognition, that he's able to be happier and to improve his life, which is something you find you do really want for Eddie.
I also like that rather than indefinable 'spirits', the ghosts who visit Scrooge are actual people from his life – his father as The Ghost of Christmas Past, a second visit from Jacob Marley to be The Ghost of Christmas Present. It's a really lovely, compelling, warm film that I cannot wait to watch every year, and it's a shame ITV never decided to release it on DVD.
The older films on this list are all TV movies, so can be a little hard to get your hands on, but if you can track down a DVD or recording or just happen to catch it on TV, I absolutely would urge you to watch any of them. If you have seen any of these before PLEASE talk to me, since I don't normally get the chance to chat about them. Do let me know too if you've added any of these to your list, or have any films you think I would like in return.