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ST. PAUL, Minn. -- Spurring onlookers' cheers, the Minnesota Senate voted yesterday to make gay marriage legal, putting the state on the brink of becoming the 12th to allow same-sex couples to marry. Gov. Mark Dayton immediately announced he would sign the legislation today.
The Senate vote of 37-30 came four days after the House passed the bill on a 75-59 vote. When the tally was announced after more than four hours of debate, a huge cheer erupted in the chamber and gallery, where spectators stood and applauded.
Minnesota will become the first state in the Midwest to make gay marriage legal via a legislative vote. Iowa legalized same-sex marriage in 2009 through a court ruling. Under the legislation, gay couples will be able to get married starting on Aug. 1.
Last week, Dayton, a Democrat, called the bill "one of those society-changing breakthrough moments." His staff scheduled a signing ceremony for 5 p.m. today on the Capitol steps.
It's a rapid turnaround for gay marriage supporters, who just six months ago had to organize a massive effort to defeat a constitutional amendment that would have banned gay marriage.
The groups who defeated the amendment quickly turned their attention to legalizing gay marriage, and their efforts were aided by Democrats capturing full control of state government in November.
Only one Republican, Branden Petersen of suburban Andover, voted yes yesterday. Three Democrats, all from rural Minnesota, voted against the bill.
In the last week and a half, Rhode Island and Delaware became the 10th and 11th states to legalize gay marriage. In Illinois, a gay marriage bill has cleared the state Senate but awaits a House vote.
The House vote last Thursday drew more than a thousand demonstrators representing both sides of the issue. But yesterday, the Capitol and grounds were dominated by gay marriage backers.
Supporters of gay marriage say they just want same-sex couples to have the same legal protections and societal validation that straight couples get with marriage.
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The Lauren Jauregui Era Begins With "Expectations"
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"I can't create when I feel stifled. That's just not in my capacity. I need to feel free."
That's what Lauren Jauregui tells Rolling Stone about breaking out of Fifth Harmony and into a solo career. Jauregui speaks to them about "doing what I was supposed to" and the "shackles" associated with the girl group. It's quickly clear that she is ready to move on.
ITS OUTTTTTTTTTTT https://t.co/EUgFowExH4 pic.twitter.com/5c2K2erAsx— Lauren Jauregui (@LaurenJauregui) October 24, 2018
Anxious to explore her own artist identity, the singer is stepping out on the sparse but scintillating new single, "Expectations." After a collection of collaborations, this is Lauren's solo debut and his produced by Kid Harpoon. The English singer and songwriter has helped turn out hits for Florence + The Machine, Harry Styles, and Shawn Mendes, and helps Lauren exceed and succeed here.
Jauregui is intensely sexy in the stark black and white clip, shattering all expectations of what this dynamic talent could do outside of the shadow of her former success. She is currently working on her debut album. You can score "Expectations" for yourself here.

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The Balkan Romani are located in parts of Eastern Europe including Macedonia, Serbia, Bulgaria, Romania, Yugoslavia, and the Ukraine. There is even a significant community in China. Many times, the population count of Romani are inaccurate due to their nomadic lifestyle. Others do not possess identity cards because they fear discrimination or persecution.
Romani call themselves Rom, which in their language means "men." Rom is derived from the Indian word Dom, meaning "a man of low caste who gains his livelihood by singing and dancing." The Romani language, therefore, comes from the name the Romani call themselves.
Romani have their roots in India. They began spreading westward in the tenth century. By the fourteenth century, large Romani groups were established in the Balkan Mountains of Bulgaria. Some continued to live as nomads; others settled in permanent dwellings. Regardless of where they lived, though, to non-Romani, they remained mysterious and distinct. Curiosity about them eventually led to hatred and discrimination. In the twentieth century, many Romani were killed by Nazis. Today, they are still discriminated against.
People often assume that all Romani have dark hair, complexion, and eyes; however, Balkan Romani sometimes have lighter skin and even blond hair and blue eyes. This is probably because their ancestors mixed with Europeans. Unlike the Romani who have remained in India, many of the Balkan Romani have become settled. They often live in villages or near towns and cities. Some still travel, though, by caravans of cars, trucks, and trailers.
In the past, Romani were not allowed to own land, so they began developing unique occupations which they still do today. These included such things as fortune-telling, horse trading, market vending, entertaining, acrobatics, and metal and wood working. They are especially known for their musical abilities and dancing. Many sing and play instruments at weddings, baptisms, and festivals. Unfortunately, they are also known as beggars and thieves. Petty theft (usually by children), begging, and black market peddling sometimes provide families with income. This reputation has caused much discrimination against them. In many countries, they are last in line for jobs. Some of the women work as domestic helpers, but are paid very low wages and given no health benefits. Many have insufficient housing and unsatisfactory medical attention.
Values such as justice, fidelity, and morality are included in the Romani code of ethics. The chief loyalty of a Romani is to his family members, who are extremely important to him. Extended family members usually live together, and those who live in separate homes often telephone or make daily visits to each other.
Marriages are sometimes arranged by the parents, and young couples usually marry while in their mid to late teens. Often, they prefer to elope rather than to have a wedding ceremony. Purity before marriage is something of great value to them.
Their uniqueness of lifestyle clearly separates them from non-Romani. For instance, it is the fascinating manner in which a Romani wears his clothes: as a costume or as a statement; the unusual ways he uses his automobile: as a home, a shop, or a shrine; the unique method in which he works: with great skill or eccentric style, that sets him apart. All of these things make Romani interesting, mystical, and sometimes misunderstood.
Many Romani have maintained their religious traditions and beliefs. They believe that ghosts, lizards, and snakes are capable of harming humans. They believe that men have the power to curse others by giving them the "evil eye." They also believe that some men have the power to heal the sick.
Although they may be more sanitary, more educated, and have more opportunities than Romani in the Middle East and India, they all have one thing in common: the need for Jesus. Prayer and evangelism efforts are needed in order to win them to Christ.
* Scripture Prayers for the Romani, Balkan in Iran.
* Pray that the people who have been rejected and discriminated against will find love and acceptance through Christ.
* Ask the Lord to raise up people who are willing to share Christ with the Romani.
* Ask the Holy Spirit to soften the hearts of the Romani towards Christians so that they will be receptive to the Gospel.
* Ask God to strengthen, encourage, and protect the small number of Romani who have become Christians.
* Pray that God will give the missions agencies strategies for reaching the Romani.
* Ask the Lord to raise up strong local churches among the Balkan Romani.
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|Global Prayer Digest: 2016-11-26
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The whole area is a unique part of the country. Whereas you can't swing a dead cat in the Netherlands without hitting a canal or a fiets, a trip to the coastal towns of Zandvoort and Bloemendaal takes you through dunes that you don't see in most parts. These big, winding (and environmentally protected) sand dunes go for miles in several directions.
An easy 30-45 minute bike ride from Haarlem brings you to Bloemendaal aan Zee - a huge chunk of North Sea beach lined with cafes and clubs. The bike ride itself takes you along a winding path through the dunes for a good 15 minutes, with dozens of stops along the way to take a breather and check out the view.
The beach is apparently packed in the summer, at least on each of the 3.5 warm days here between June and September. In fall and winter, as this past weekend showed, it is a great spot when the sun is shining for a long walk and a lunch with coffee or a drink.
These straw roofs (rooves?) are popular in higher-end neighbourhoods in Holland. This one was spotted between Haarlem and Zandvoort.


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This 3,000-square-foot dock is on Storm Bay in Ontario is so awesome, but unfortunately because of the recession, the guy who owns it couldn't afford to build a house to go with it. But hey, it's basically the size of a house anyway.
The port has a fixed extruded aluminum plank boardwalk that leads to a floating dock area. There's a slip for two boats down below and an airy lounge up top with 25-foot-wide retractable roller screens that offer some sweet lake views. The dock is dressed in aluminum siding that bounces light off the water quite nicely, and camouflages it among snow and ice in the winter months. The look is reminiscent of classic car garages of the 1950s. Sure, a dock is probably not a smart thing to build in an economic downturn, but if things get worse you could always just live on the water. [Architizer]


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If any of you are still watching, Lady Gaga will be on the 2,547 season finale of The Simpsons this Sunday, appearing as a (more) cartoonized version of herself who, recognizing a little monster in Lisa, sets out to help the smartest Simpson out of her slump. Here's a pretty charming behind-the-scenes look at her recording session with a very starstruck Matt Groening (he's worked with Michael Jackson, The Beatles and Mandy Patinkin, so that's saying something).
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Justin Sears hits the books as hard as he hits the boards, and that's why the Plainfield High School boys basketball standout will be doing both at Yale University next year.
The senior forward committed to Yale coach James Jones on Sunday, choosing the Bulldogs over Princeton, Stanford and Boston University.
"I couldn't go wrong with the academics at any of the schools," Sears said, "but I feel like I'll have the best overall experience on the court and as a student at Yale."
Sending a player to an elite college like Yale is another feather in the cap of the Cardinals, who are coming off a landmark 2010-11 campaign that ended with a Group III title and appearance in the NJSIAA Tournament of Champions final.
It's also a testament to Sears' focus. By day he attends The Academy for Information Technology, a branch of the Union County Vocational Technical Schools in Scotch Plains. He owns a 3.5 grade point average there, but that school does not offer sports, so he suits up for his hometown hardwood team.
"Academics have always been a focus for my family," said Sears, who wants to major in economics. "I didn't start playing basketball until eighth grade. I didn't take basketball too seriously until my sophomore year. I really don't know how I balance it all. It's been a lot of late nights, but I seem to manage OK."
Last winter he averaged 12.8 points, 13.8 rebounds and 3.0 blocks, earning first-team All-Area honors as the Cardinals went 24-9. He played a mix of power forward and center, but projects as more of a small forward on the next level. Sears, who said he has grown an inch and now stands at 6-foot-8, worked on his shooting range much of the offseason.
"We're hoping that's going to be consistent during the year and when I get to Yale it won't be a problem," he said. "They see me playing a big defensive role, defending guys from the two to the five and guarding the other team's best player. He (Jones) hopes I become a bigger scoring threat when I get there."
Yale finished 15-13 last year, including 8-6 in the Ivy League, and was picked to finish second along withPrincetonthis year in league's annual preseason media poll.
"Four years ago if you told me I was going to Yale, I would have started laughing at you," Sears said. "But looking at it now, it's a great opportunity that's been given to me."
With five of its top six players back from last year and talented transfers Taylor Plummer (St. Patrick) and Ahmid Williams (Cardinal McCarrick) on board, Plainfield could be the favorite to win the Tournament of Champions title this winter.
News of Sears' commitment was first reported by Augstine Dashiell at PlainfieldSportsNews.com. Here is that story and video: Sears and his dad talk Yale


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So, do you think it will last through the playoffs??"How are we going to go about it? Every player will have a choice: commit the foul or not to commit the foul," said Walkom, a 41-year-old native of North Bay, Ont. "I'm not going to predict how many penalties there are going to be in a game, all I'm going to predict is that our guys are going to call the standard as they're directed to do. And whatever the result is, it is."
everyone from GMs and coaches and players got involved in coming up with this crackdown. And perhaps more significantly, the NHL took one of its top referees - still in his prime - and put him in the boardroom to lead the crackdown from up above


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Growing up in Russia in the 1980s and 90s, Dimitri Seizef was inspired by all kinds of dark, moody and dystopian fiction, from video games to movies to comic books. No wonder then that he's carried that love through to his cosplay business.
Nuclear Snail Studios, Seizef's venture, doesn't just do cosplay for fun; he's also contributed to things like museum exhibits and magazine spreads as well.
Now based in Germany, you can see more of Dimitri's incredible work at Nuclear Snail's website.
Post Apocalyptic Costumes with Nuclear Snail [LARPING]
Nuclear Snail [Studio]
To see the larger pics in all their glory (or, if they're big enough, so you can save them as wallpaper), click on the "expand" button in the top-left corner.
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Standardization and the International Transfer of Sustainable Technologies
The International transfer of sustainable technologies is influenced by many factors at the intersection of the international regimes for the protection of free trade, intellectual property rights and the global environment. The workshop aimed to elaborate how these regimes interact in shaping the international diffusion of sustainable technologies. The event was hosted by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and organized by TU Berlin within the FONA research programme of the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research.
"Science and Technology Policy Instruments for Eco-Innovation"
Daniel Kupka / OECD
"EU-South Cooperation Perspectives in Eco-Innovation"
Asel Doranova / Technopolis
"The Contribution of (Eco-)Patents and Patent Information to the Dissemination of sustainable Technologies"
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"Sustainability and Technical Barriers to Trade"
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7th International Conference on Standardisation and Innovation in Information Technology, SIIT 2011! www.siit2011.org
Event Date: 28 - 30 September 2011
Location: Technische Universität Berlin, Archtiekturgebäude, Room A 151, Straße des 17. Juni 152!
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Standardisation research is a multi-disciplinary field. Contributing disciplines include, but are by no means limited to, Business Studies, Computer Science, Economics, Information Systems, Management
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Accordingly, the SIIT conferences aim at bringing together representatives of these communities to foster the exchange of insights and views on all issues surrounding ICT standards and
Theoretical and empirical papers as well as case studies are welcome that shed some light on IT standards, standardisation, and innovation. Possible topics include, but are not limited to:
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7th International Conference on Standardisation and Innovation in Information Technology, SIIT 2011!
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Quality and Standards 2010 Conference - 23 Augst 2010, 1.15PM - 6.00PM, Grand Yatt Hotel, Singapore
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Internationale Fachkonferenz ITAFORUM - Technik, Analyse, Innovation, 12. und 13. November 2009, Berlin, mehr Infos!
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Innovationsgipfel 2009 der Länder Berlin und Brandenburg, 9.September 2009, Berlin.
The Kauffman-OECD Workshop on New Practices in Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Kansas City, June 23 - 24th, Preliminary Program.
DIN-Workshop: Innovation und Normung, 5. Juni 2009, Berlin.
OECD-BDI Workshop zum Tag des Geistigen Eigentums - Wachstumsmotor Innovation, Fälschung und Piraterie, 24. April 2009, Berlin.
EMAEE 2009, The Sixth European Meeting on Applied Evolutionary Economics, Jena, program can be found here.
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NEW YORK (AP) - Richard Chai put a little edge in the fall outfits he offered at New York Fashion Week on Thursday, but he kept it all neat and trim.
NEW YORK (AP) � Richard Chai put a little edge in the fall outfits he offered at New York Fashion Week on Thursday, but he kept it all neat and trim.
Chai is among the few designers to show collections for men and women on the same runway during the seasonal previews for retailers, editors, stylists, celebrities and, increasingly, bloggers.
His models walked one by one but the crowd surely could envision couples: She in a metallic, military jacket and pencil skirt, he in a plaid suit.
Chai used emerald and the dustier, more botanical Linden greens that Pantone Inc., which provides color services to most of the fashion industry, put on its Top 10 list of the season.
The designer featured a lovely shade of light purple � a little unusual for fall � on a textured jacquard with a lacelike effect for a pencil skirt and matching peplum top. A man-tailored shirt underneath added a modernity and utility that Chai is developing as signatures.
Christina Ricci said she came to watch during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week as a personal friend of the designer. She wore an embellished blue top by Chai and black pants.
"I have some of his clothes in my closet. I'm kind of a uniform girl. I wear jeans and tank tops a lot," she said.
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Miami Dade Expressway Authority (MDX) estimates a 30 percent refund of the tolls paid by MDX's frequent customers who are members of the MDX Cash Back Toll Dividend Program will be distributed this year.
MDX's qualifying tolls for the Cash Back program are those paid on the agency's five user-supported expressways in Miami-Dade County – SR 112/Airport Expressway, SR 836/Dolphin Expressway, SR 874/Don Shula Expressway, SR 878/Snapper Creek Expressway and SR 924/Gratigny Parkway. The Florida Turnpike or I-95 Express Lanes are not under MDX jurisdiction and, therefore, are not part of the program.
The distribution amount to MDX Cash Back program members is calculated at the end of each fiscal year, July 1 through June 30, after the agency has met financial obligations. The initiative is then approved by the MDX Board of Directors. This is the second consecutive year MDX aims to return toll revenues resulting from the efficiency of agency operations.
"This December, we expect to mail out checks to almost 60,000 families and businesses in our community that paid tolls on MDX expressways and registered for the program in 2015 or between January 11 and March 31 of this year," said MDX Executive Director, Javier Rodriguez. To participate in the program, MDX system users must register on www.mdxway.com during the open enrollment period every January, have a SunPass account in good standing and spend a minimum of $100 annually on any of the five MDX expressways.
Through their toll payments, MDX customers fund the projects that alleviate traffic congestion, create thousands of local jobs and provide new opportunities to small and local businesses. One such example is the current modernization of the 50-year-old Dolphin Expressway (SR 836), which strives to address the growing needs of the community and improve safety and travel times.
MDX also is dedicated to contributing to the local economy by empowering small and local businesses to gain professional experience. The agency recently held its annual MDX for Business Conference, giving business leaders from more than 200 small and local companies, the opportunity to talk to MDX staff, network with vendors and maximize public and corporate contracting opportunities. More than 260 individuals attended, making it the most attended conference in 11 years.
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Alfie's back: Laying down with Law
It seems like everything but Cher has changed in the 38 years between Alfies, but the 2004 version proves that isn't so. Cher's not even around.
Her old title song (allegedly ditched for drawing laughter from test audiences) is sung this time by Joss Stone, although there's a jazzy version of "The Beat Goes On" on the soundtrack. It's one of several nods to the '60s in music, fashion, and graphics that help bridge the gap.
And Alfie? Alfred Elkins? Jude Law has replaced Michael Caine in the role and moved to Manhattan, but he's still English and goes through pretty much the same scenario– having his fun and getting his comeuppance.
Just as in 1966, when the sexual revolution had barely begun, Alfie finds all women ripe for the picking. We still call a man like him a "womanizer," and if his victims aren't as clueless as they once were, the term "manizer" has never caught on for his female equivalent. We would call her a "slut."
Alfie still talks directly into the camera to confide in us, even in the middle of the action, an old device that's new again this season on Life As We Know It.
"I rarely spend a night in my own bed," Alfie says. He's an unabashed lookist: "It's all about FBD: face, boobs, bum." His chosen wardrobe for the evening includes a pink shirt: "If you ooze masculinity like some of us do, you have no reason to fear pink."
Alfie and Marlon (Omar Epps), his best friend and co-worker at Mr. Wing's (Gedde Watanabe) limousine service, plan to start their own competing business when they can raise the money. At the moment, Marlon's more concerned about winning back Lonette (Nia Long). She has the face, boobs, and bum, but Alfie wouldn't do that to a friend, would he?
In the meantime, Alfie has his varied adventures. He drops the married Dorie (Jane Krakowski) when she starts to get too serious. Single mom Julie (Marisa Tomei) drops him when he doesn't ("Do we have something here, or am I just a glorified booty call?"). Nikki (Sienna Miller), Alfie's "Christmas miracle," doesn't last until Easter.
Alfie gets into a three-way with two women who have to carry on without him when he suffers from erectile dysfunction. Alfie's health crisis in the 1966 film was more life-threatening, while this is just lifestyle-threatening.
"We all have an expiration date, and women have a shorter shelf life than men," Alfie tells us. He finds an exception in Liz (Susan Sarandon), who's "50 if she's a day, (but) 50 is the new 40."
Alfie becomes aware of his own approaching expiration date when he sees one of his exes with younger, hotter Adam (Stephen Gaghan in a role that might have made him the new Brad Pitt if he'd had a little more screen time).
Law is a good actor, but I couldn't help wondering along with a catty woman in a bar scene, "what everyone sees in that Eurotrash."
As a movie, Alfie has lost none of its charm– or, unfortunately, its relevance– in this update. The battle of the sexes is still not being fought on a level playing field, and while there may be more female Alfies out there today, there are no fewer male Alfies.


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Equipment, software, and supplies will be showcased at the ASI Chicago Show in July.
The ASI Show and ST Media Group International (parent company of Screen Printing magazine) have announced an agreement to cooperate on the launch of a new Signage + Decoration Pavilion at ASI's Chicago tradeshow, which takes place July 15-17, 2014 at McCormick Place.
The Signage + Decoration Pavilion will feature equipment, consumables, software, and supplies related to sign manufacturing, promotional-products decoration, apparel decoration, and wide-format digital printing of graphics. In addition, visitors can also take advantage of special education workshops devoted to expanding or entering new businesses as well as interactive demonstrations on a variety of decorating processes.
The ASI Show Chicago, produced by the Advertising Specialty Institute (ASI), is the largest ad-specialty event of the summer, typically attracting more than 4000 distributors from nearly 2000 firms, ASI reports. The 2014 Chicago show will feature a keynote by internationally recognized graffiti artist, author, and entrepreneur Erik Wahl, as well as a half-day education program by leadership expert Stephen M.R. Covey.
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Drum rhythms, neatly worked brass and ear-catching percussion brought listener surrender at West Holts Stage earlier!
Drum rhythms, neatly worked brass and ear-catching percussion brought listener surrender at West Holts Stage earlier!
Riot Jazz were at their energetic best on the West Holts Stage, kicking off the Sunday line-up. Performing a range of original songs and jazz covers of well known hits, the West Holts Stage crowd danced and joined in with some fantastic audience participation with the band.
"If I say RIOT! You say JAZZ! RIOT! JAZZ! RIOT! JAZZ!" Could be heard drifting across the West Holts field as both the crowd and MC played their part. After that, arms aloft, the crowd joined in with a Glastonbury wave (it's basically the same as a Mexican wave, except it's in Pilton). Riot Jazz, the perfect energy to start a Glastonbury Sunday fun-day.
The was no sympathy for the devil as the original street fighting man of hip hop, Chuck D and the rest of Public Enemy brought the noise to West Holts Stage in a blistering set to headline Saturday's line-up. Under cover of the night and with thundering bass galloping across the West Holts field like a pack of wild horses, Public Enemy brought frenzied energy and passion to give satisfaction to the massive and devoted hip hop crowd that were bouncing, hands aloft in front of the stage.
Chuck D was without Griff and, due to an immigration glitch, Flavor Flav, something that prompted Chuck D to launch a tirade at the crowd, shouting "The government want to separate people but the world should have access for all people!"
So, whilst you can't always get what you want, there was no doom and gloom in sight as Chuck D, like an energetic jumpin jack, brought enough passion and presence to more than make up for the absence of his glimmer twins. Despite reaching their 25th anniversary, there was no sign that Public Enemy has mellowed in the slightest. Running through hits like Don't Believe the Hype, Bring the Noise and I Shall Not Be Moved, Chuck paid homage to hip-hop culture, from MCs to graffiti artists, including acknowledging the talent and influence of the UK on hip hop music.
And speaking of talent, a special mention must go to Public Enemy's DJ Lord who gave a frenzied performance on the decks sampling even Nirvana and AC/DC to keep the crowd jumping. And boy were they jumping as Public Enemy made a genuine connection with fans, even stopping for pictures with young and old before they left backstage.
Of course, it's all over now, but on Saturday night, the Rolling Stones of Hip Hop (Chuck D's words) proved they're worthy of their status in the Rock n' Roll hall of fame.
Kakatsitsi have established themselves as the leading African traditional group in the UK joined the the Orb for a debut live performance on the West Holts Stage.
The transient beats of the Orb were mixed with African voices and rhythms to create a unique vibe that brought out some rather creative dancing from members of the crowd.
At West Holts on Saturday, Fatoumata Diawara showcased her distinctive and melodic voice. Often heard singing in her native Bambara tongue, she was accompanied by simple acoustic guitar, traditional western rock guitars bass and drums. The result was a stylish and sophisticated performance with a distinctive, West African influenced, worldly sound.
After tearing it up at the West Holts backstage post Chic party last night, Mexican band Troker brought the same party mood to the main West Holts Stage to kick off Saturday's line-up.
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Last night the West Holts field was grooving to the 12 bar blues of Seasick Steve. Famous for his customized guitars, Seasick Steve was seen playing two hubcaps attached to something he found in his garden to blast out some tunes. He was joined on stage for most of his set by the legendary bass guitarist from Led Zeppelin, John-Paul Jones! Those close to the front of the stage might also have caught a glimpse of Radiohead's Tom Yorke who was also watching Seasick Steve from backstage.
Q: Hi Alice, welcome to the West Holts Stage at Glastonbury 2013, we're delighted you're here! How far have you come?
A: Brighton down south!
Q: Been to Glastonbury before?
A: Yes! My first time was a few years back. I was in the Dance tent with Quantic Soul Orchestra and a time after that I was on the Jazz World Stage (now called West Holts)
Q: Will you have a chance to check out other bands while you're here?
A: Sadly I have to leave an hour after my set but last time I was here I stayed and partied! But I really want to see Toro Y Moi so I'm glad they're after us.
Q: What do you think of Michael Eavis's beard?
A: I want one!
Q: Besides Glastonbury, what else have you been up to recently?
A: Just been to the States on tour – lots of shows!
Q: If a Martian dropped out of space into West Holts, how would you sum yourself up?
A: Hmm, raw, emotional power soul!
Q: Glastonbury is renowned for the mad rumours that fly around overt the weekend. Would you care to start one off?
A: I am Mick Jagger!!
Swedish voodoo-freaks Goat gave the West Holts Stage a mash up of Afrobeat, Latin disco, post punk, rampant acid rock a to create a riot of rhythm and psychedelic noise.
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ROCKFORD — Rep. John Cabello hasn't ceased efforts to ease the pain of victims' families testifying to keep offenders in prison.
While his proposed amendment to House Bill 4870 died, he apparently may have struck a tentative agreement with Adam Monreal, chairman of the Illinois Prisoner Review Board.
What they seem to have struck accord on is a proposal to push forward a kinder, more clearly stated policy so victims' families could provide videotaped testimony and petitions for parole hearings and have them reviewed for future hearings as long as they want.
The videotape option already is written into state law, but the amended policy would clearly state that the victims' families can have those documents reviewed for all parole hearings until they decide they are ready to refresh those documents or retract them.
"They don't have to keep reliving over and over the horror of the brutal murder," said Cabello, R-Machesney Park.
Monreal was not available for comment, and Ken Tupy, an attorney for the review board, said he was not familiar with any agreement. Monreal is supposed to be available for comment today.
Victims' families can now face a parole hearing every one to five years. Cabello's amendment would have set the minimum span as five years, extending the time between parole hearings even further.
In case of illness, hospitalization or emotional overload, being able to submit into perpetuity videotaped testimony and petitions that take time, energy and revival of ghastly episodes could help victims' families.
Barbara Betts of Loves Park has watched her husband, Gary, testify at more than 10 parole hearings involving Curtis Brownell, convicted of killing Gary's sister, Louise, in 1977.
Parole hearings "just open up the wound again and again and again," she said. "It's horrible for his family. It's just a gut-wrenching, horrible thing."
Yet she can't imagine the Betts family ever relying on videotaped testimony because there always would be someone who would want to attend the parole hearing to testify.
Terry Hogan also plans to attend parole hearings to give testimony. His brother's convicted killer, Calvin Madison, has appeared before the Illinois Prisoner Review Board more than 30 times.
He's too concerned that those watching videotaped testimony would give it the same cursory attention that they would give a television program.
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Wednesday, January 06, 2010
The Biggest Loser
I first watched The Biggest Loser in the 5th season and I couldn't finish watching the episode. I was channel surfing and came across the group of contestants as they were working out in the gym. Jillian and Bob were screaming at them, the contestants were crying and I felt pity and shame for them. I felt pity and shame for them because I didn't know the shows premise, nor did I know that these contestants wanted to be here. that they needed to be here. I remember feeling like they were being made fun of because they couldn't complete the workouts or the tasks that were presented to them. I couldn't imagine why anyone would want to witness such an atrocity.
As the season moved on I began to pick up on newspaper and radio articles about The Biggest Loser. I heard people around me talking about the episodes. I couldn't bring myself to watch another episode during the current season.
The following season was about to begin and I decided to watch from the beginning. I needed to see what the intrigue was and how these people actually changed their lives and actually lost weight.
Well, episode 1 changed everything. All of my preconceived notions about the show were trashed. I watched how these contestants are at their last straw, they are at the last stop before the pine box. They are excited to be on The Biggest Loser, they are excited to have help to change their lives and to change their bodies.
I learned that the contestants are not being made fun of, they are not on the show only to win the prize of $250,000, they are not there for me to feel pity or shame for them. They are here as a last resort, a new beginning. They are ready to CHANGE.
Change is hard. Change in uncomfortable. Change is what will save them.
The ninth season began with the contestants weighing in on a scale in front of their community instead of on campus. My thought was that they would have the whole community to support and follow them. The community would be more involved in their journey. Not only that, but it shows that the contestant is really ready to change. Getting up in front of your neighbors, coworkers, friends and family with a pair of shorts and sports bra is no small feat. That's a huge testament stating "I'm ready" in my book!
Each season the contestants are more unhealthy than the season prior. This season brings the heaviest person yet at 525 or so pounds. Twin men at 484 and 485 pounds. It's crazy, it's sad, it is a testament as to the way people are living .. or not living their lives in this day and age. It's epidemic.
20 years ago the average woman size was a 10. Today it is a 14 and a 16 is a close second. The average weight for a woman at an average 5'4" was 130 pounds. Now she is 160 pounds.
This season the teams are family members. Mother-daughter, father-daughter, twins, cousins. Shortly after the contestants arrived they were told they would be riding their bikes..26.2 miles! A full marathon of bike riding. The team would ride stationary bikes and when their total mileage was 26.2 they could stop. The last two teams would not be going to the house. They would be going back home! Yellow and Blue were going back home, just like that. They will be back in 30 days to compete against one another on the scale, the winner will be allowed back into the house and onto the show.
The weigh in last night was absolutely insane. The smallest amount lost was 13 pounds. The twins each lost 23 pounds and they were still below the yellow line. One of them had to go home. The biggest contestant ever lost 34 pounds! In one week! Women lost 25 and more pounds, the biggest first week losses ever. Amazing. The are rock stars!!
From my perspective I see changes taking place on Day 1. There is a spark of hope in their eyes, one more chance at change, they begin to believe they can do this. After a successful week they know they can have another successful day..and another. Little successes that lead to big, life changing success. It's all about change.
When discussing the show with others invariably they will ask me "how can they get so large? How can they do this to themselves" I don't understand how the question can be asked. I want to respond that I don't understand the question. Don't you see..this could happen to anyone? Haven't you ever had an addiction, weight that you couldn't get off, one day it is one pound, then it is 10 pounds and then it is 20 poounds, one day you don't feel like exercising, then it is two days..then a year has passsed, one day it is a cookie, then a brownie, then a cake..haven't you had the feeling of despair..or hopelessness? I guess not, but I can't believe it is so. Man, I've felt all of the above and continue to do so. It seems that every day is a battle with food. I will never be able to out-run what I can eat.
It's going to be another great season. Cheers to the contestants as they change their minds and their bodies, cheers to the trainers as they teach the contestants and cheers to NBC for letting me watch the process. I learn something about myself with every episode.
Jillian has completed an 8 week episode series which will be airing this year. I'm sure it will be every bit as interesting as The Biggest Loser.
8 comments:
- Londell said...
Ditto to all... O'Neil, from Richfield, almost made me cry when he said "I just want to put on my own shoes..." Even my son who never watches the show thought that was touching. Later.
- Julie B said...
Yes, yes, yes. Something as simple as putting on one's shoes. I cried from the beginning to the end.
- Runner Susan said...
I'm still in my pajamas. I'm going to put shoes on now.
Happy New Year.
- PJ Geek said...
Good post. I've watched the Biggest Loser from the beginning. At first, I hated the name and was embarrassed by it and didn't understand the premise either. I've been obese most of my teen through adult life. I wish blogs for inspiration and The Biggest Loser existed when I was a teen. The show has really helped inspire me as I journey to lose wt. An episode never goes by that I can't relate to something and I also cry during some of the episodes. I often think of the contestants as I'm pushing through a wt training session or a jog on the treadmill. Good motivation.
- Bill S said...
I love the show and find the people inspiring. BUT...I hate the fact that someone has to lose. They are all in life-threatening condition yet many of them are told in so many words, "you already failed" and then they are sent home. That part kills me and keeps me from watching because I feel terrible when they vote each other off the show.
- Scott Mark said...
I'm with you all the way. At first I thought that show was a gross sideshow act. Now, our whole family watches every episode together, and we do core work on the floor in front of the TV! It's a great weekly family ritual.
I still wonder about some of the severe regular weight loss though. Do you really think it's healthy to lose so much in so short a time? Maybe healthier than continuing to live with it.
- SteveQ said...
I always get bogged down in the math. How did a guy lose 35 pounds in one week? If he lost an entire gallon in water weight, that brings it down to 27 pounds, or about 4 pounds a day. That's 14000 calories per day burned, not counting what he ate. I burn about 100 calories running a mile, so a 500 pound guy might burn 300+, but that's still 42 miles a day! They work out 6 hours per day.
Can you picture a 500 pound guy running 42 miles in 6 hours every day for a week?
At least this season, I'm not eating ice cream while I watch!
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A Sandwich A Day: The Pambazo from Metro Balderas in Los Angeles
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"What's in a name? That which we call a sandwich By any other name would taste as great."
Granted, those aren't the exact words Shakespeare used when penning Romeo and Juliet, but then again he never had the pambazo from Metro Balderas in Los Angeles, either. It's just as likely that you've never heard the term pambazo before now, and even less probable that you've tasted the popular Mexican sandwich yourself. So let's fill you (and William Shakespeare) in on the details.
Pambazos are exceptionally popular in Mexico City as workaday sandwiches that help keep the middle class fed. Street vendors line the avenues during the week and crowd the markets on weekends, hawking the pepper-dripped sandwiches to anyone with a stomach and a few dollars. The finished product itself is startlingly simple: a sturdy white loaf is submerged in a red guajillo pepper sauce and then grilled to form a protective crust over the moist, pepper-infused interior. Inside the split bread is a steaming pile of potatoes and chorizo that have been mixed and mashed together, then fried into submission. Toss in a handful of shredded lettuce, some thin crema and queso fresco, and you've got yourself a sonnet-worthy sandwich.
At Metro Balderas, just east of downtown Los Angeles in Highland Park, the pambazo ($3.75) is a rare treat. It's not often, even in L.A., that such a Mexico City delight shows up, and the version here does not disappoint. The bread at Metro Balderas is far from robust; instead, it holds together well enough to grab with two hands, but bite down and the white bread immediately begins to melt in your mouth. The goopy crema and bountiful cheese certainly help to wash down any larger bites, while the shredded lettuce gives a bit of textural contrast to the pambazo. The chorizo and potatoes, for its part, is fried thin (think milanesa, but without all of that surface crunch), with just the edges curling up and cracking. The rest of the pork and potato pile is warm, soft, and inviting, with a hint of salt and the light heat from a few dabs of salsa.
Naturally, the pambazo can be a bit of a starchy beast when overdone. But at Metro Balderas, the balance of cheese, crema, potato, chorizo and bread combine to form a balanced sandwich that's actually much more approachable than it may read on the menu. And the best part, that guajillo-soaked soft roll, is airy and perfectly grilled enough to stand in for any other sandwich bread option you could name. The pambazo may be the little-seen understudy to the popular torta in most Mexican restaurants, but at Metro Balderas it's a featured player—and it shines in the role.
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SAN FRANCISCO -- Home, sweet home. Finally.
The San Francisco Giants walked off the field at AT&T; Park victorious for the first time this postseason on Monday, and just in the nick of time. A tie-breaking four-run fourth inning and Ryan Vogelsong's quality start enabled the Giants to beat in the St. Louis Cardinals 7-1 in Game 2.
"He gave us what we needed," Giants manager Bruce Bochy said of Vogelsong. "We've been looking for a quality start, a great start, and he really helped out the bullpen with just a gutty effort."
The best-of-seven National League Championship Series shifts to the Gateway City for Games 3, 4 and 5 tied 1-1, something the Giants welcome after having rallied improbably from an 0-2 deficit with three wins in Cincinnati in the NLDS.
The 35-year-old Vogelsong gave the Giants something they had not experienced this postseason -- more than six innings from a starting pitcher. Vogelsong exited after seven solid innings, giving up one run and four hits while striking out four and walking two while throwing 106 pitches, 69 of which were for strikes.
"I think that's the best big-league outing I've had from the third inning on," said Vogelsong, crediting a correction in his mechanics while pitching out of the stretch. "I just kept trying to mix it up depending on hitters and situations just tried to bounce the ball around the zone like I normally do."
Jeremy Affeldt pitched a 1-2-3 eighth and Sergio Romo mopped up in the ninth. The Cardinals didn't have a hit after Carlos Beltran's two-out double in the fifth inning until Yadier Molina singled to lead off the ninth.
"He set a good tempo and kept our guys off-balance," Cardinals manager Mike Matheny said of Vogelsong. "He's done that to us a couple of time now. We haven't made the adjustments and he's executed his pitches well."
Ryan Theriot's bases-loaded, two-run single in the eighth gave the Giants a comfortable lead. Theriot replaced Marco Scutaro in the sixth when the starting second baseman left the game five innings after absorbing a hard slide from St. Louis' Matt Holiday while trying to turn a double play in the first.
Scutaro remained in the game and stroked a clutch single in the fourth that scored three runs when combined with a Holliday error. But he came out when his left hip became too painful. X-rays afterward were negative, but Bochy said Scutaro would likely undergo an MRI on Tuesday.
"I really think they got away with an illegal slide," Bochy said. "That rule was changed awhile back. And he really didn't hit the dirt until he was past the bag. Marco was behind the bag and got smoked.
"It's a shame somebody got hurt because of this," Bochy added.
Matheny said he had not seen a replay of the play, but he defended Holliday's actions.
"I watched it live and it looked like it was a hard slide," Matheny said. "We teach our guys to go hard, play the game clean, play it hard, not try and hurt anybody."
Theriot, who played for the World Series champion Cardinals last season, made a number of plays at second and was happy to contribute in his new role as a non-starter.
"I stay prepared as much as I can," Theriot said. "You take batting practice and groundballs a little more seriously when you're not playing every day. That's the time when I have to stay sharp. During the game I just try to stay sharp and stay ready."
The Giants scored four runs in the fourth inning for the second straight night. But unlike Game 1, in which they were trailing 6-0, Monday's rally broke a 1-1 tie and gave them their largest lead at home during the postseason.
Brandon Belt hit an off-field double to left with one out and moved to third when Gregor Blanco bounced a single over the head of Cardinals third baseman David Freese. Eighth-place hitter Brandon Crawford knocked in the go-ahead run with a swinging bunt to the right side. St. Louis starter Chris Carpenter fielded Crawford's ball but committed a throwing error, which was the first of two Cardinal errors in the inning.
Vogelsong executed a sacrifice bunt with two strikes and Angel Pagan drew a five-pitch walk to load the bases. Scutaro delivered the key hit, a hard single to left-center on a 1-1 pitch that drove in two runs. Holliday bobbled the ball, allowing a third run to score on the play.
"The real hard-hit balls ended up just stacking up on top of each other," Matheny said of Carpenter's outing. "We have faith in him in these situations and know he'll come out in his next opportunity and make good pitches for us."
The Giants had taken a 1-0 lead in the first when Pagan hit his second leadoff home run this postseason. Only Pagan and Philadelphia's Jimmy Rollins (2008) have hit as many as two leadoff homers during the same playoff season in postseason history.
"It was nice getting a lead," Bochy said. "It didn't last long but still was something we needed."
The Cardinals' productive bottom of the order rallied for a tying run in the second inning with two outs. Pete Kozma drew a bases-loaded walk, much to the chagrin of Vogelsong, who thought he got squeezed by plate umpire Chris Guccione. The rookie shortstop scored from first on Carpenter's double to the gap in left-center.
NOTES: The Giants started the postseason 0-3 at home after going 48-33 at AT&T; Park during the regular season, tied for the fifth best mark in the league. ... San Francisco was hitting .165 as a team in the three previous postseason games at home before Monday. The Giants averaged only 3.80 runs per game at AT&T;, the sixth lowest average in the majors. ... Carpenter had won five straight postseason starts and was 10-2 lifetime in the playoffs before getting replaced after four innings and 76 pitches in Game 2. ... Following Tuesday's off day in the series, the Giants' Matt Cain is expected to oppose Kyle Lohse of the Cardinals on Wednesday in the first of three games at St. Louis. Game 4 is Thursday and Game 5 is Friday.


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NEWTOWN -- Aimee Tabor's son was at Sandy Hook Elementary School Dec. 14, when a gunman broke in and took the lives of 20 students and six staff members.
But the youngster wants to return to his school, and can't see it being turned into something else, Tabor says.
"I look at how much that savage took that day. He took teachers, children, their innocence, their childhood. I don't want him to take their school," Tabor said at a forum Sunday afternoon at the Newtown High School auditorium.
But Alan Brown says he's not sure his granddaughter should return to that building, suggesting that nearby Treadwell Park become home to a future elementary school for Sandy Hook kids.
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First Selectwoman Patricia Llodra told the hundreds in attendance that developing a plan for the school community will take several months. A handout at the meeting said a decision could be made as soon as spring.
Though another community meeting on the same topic is planned for 7 p.m. Friday at the high school, the town will also meet privately with affected families and Sandy Hook teachers.
Some residents suggested the school be turned into a senior center, a peace education school, a children's planetarium or a memorial park and garden. Others insisted it must remain the Sandy Hook area school.
Most who spoke agreed on a few things: Sandy Hook children should not be split up if or when they are moved from their temporary space at Chalk Hill Middle School in Monroe; feelings of shooting victims' families should be a priority in any decision; and Sandy Hook students need to return to a Newtown location.
Newtown High School senior Mergim Bajraliu, 17, offered an impassioned speech about keeping Sandy Hook as a school, demolishing the scarred hallway and classrooms that are now a crime scene, and renovating the building. His fourth-grade sister was there the day of the shootings.
The Sandy Hook alumnus said he understands that some parents may be against sending their children back to the school, and suggested no one return until this year's kindergartners finish their elementary school grades at Chalk Hill.
"I don't believe one psychopath, who I refuse to name, should be able to ruin this for us," said Bajraliu, wearing a "We Are Newtown" shirt.
"He might have gotten away with taking away 26 angels, but he should not get away with taking away our school.
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Many said it's too soon after the Dec. 14 shootings to have an opinion either way, and another questioned how a proposal can be created if Newtown doesn't know what funding is available for any future project.
Llodra said state leaders have recommended that Newtown first figure out what's best for the community and then look for ways to fund any plan.
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