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What would be your ideal arrangement in terms of taking care of your family's financial needs?
We asked 400 working moms and here's what you told us:
- 28%: I am happy being the primary breadwinner
- 37%: I would prefer for my spouse and I to make a similar income
- 24%: I would prefer to not work and my spouse be the only breadwinner
- 12%: Other (many respondents here indicated that they just want their combined family income to be higher)
We defined the term "breadwinner" broadly: If you're the only person in your family to provide an income or if you make more money than your spouse, you fit the bill. Here's what our group of respondents looked like:
- 25%: I am the only breadwinner in our family
- 44%: I make significantly more money than my spouse
- 24%: I make slightly more money than my husband
- 7%: Other
Eighty-eight percent of respondents were married, partnered, or in a relationship; 11 percent were single mothers. Nearly half had a household income of more than $100,000. Most of our survey participants had one (44 percent) or two (37 percent) children at home; only 18 percent had three or more children. Here's how our respondents described their work setup:
- 73% work full-time outside the home
- 5% work part-time outside the home
- 8% work full-time from home
- 2% work part-time from home
- 5% run my own business
- 7% have more than one job
We asked how moms feel about being the primary or only breadwinner and while many responded that they are happy being able to take care of their family's needs, it's clear that being the primary breadwinner is extremely stressful.
- 25%: I am happy to be able to take care of our family's financial needs
- 56%: I don't mind it, but it's stressful
- 12%: I resent the pressure that comes from being the primary breadwinner
- 7%: Other
So how does being the primary breadwinner affect your relationship with your spouse or partner, if you have one?
- 32%: It doesn't have a particular effect
- 18%: It's a source of stress because I feel too much pressure
- 18%: It's a source of stress because you also do more around the house
- 5%: It's a source of stress because my spouse is not happy about it
- 7%: It's great for our relationship
- 20%: Other
On the topic of how being the primary breadwinner affects the way chores are split up at home, the responses followed a trend observed by other surveys - being the primary breadwinner does not mean that you do fewer chores.
- 34%: I do more than my spouse or partner
- 39%: My spouse or partner and I do about the same amount
- 12%: My spouse or partner does more than I do
- 13%: I am a single mom and I do everything
- 2%: Other


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Unemployment rates fell in more than 80 percent of large U.S. cities in February from January, suggesting that strong hiring that month benefited the vast majority of the country.
The Labor Department says rates fell in 311 of the nation's 372 largest metro areas. They rose in 45 and were unchanged in 16.
Nationwide, employers added 268,000 jobs in February, the most in a year. That pushed down the unemployment rate to 7.7 percent from 7.9 percent. But hiring slowed sharply last month, when employers added only 88,000 jobs.
Unlike the national unemployment figures, the metro data aren't adjusted for seasonal factors, such as the layoff of temporary retail employees after the winter holidays. That can make the data volatile from month to month.

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A little while back, I took a look at Dynamite Jack and really enjoyed the explode-y stealth action provided by this indie game.
Well, the game's out on Steam now for the low price of $US4.99, and it comes with a map editor that lets you craft your own twisting, teasing levels. Watch the trailer above and you'll get a tongue-in-cheek glimpse at what's waiting for you in developer Phil Hassey's newest creation.
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A New York man's plot to detonate a 200-lb bomb on the National Mall in Washington D.C. on Election Day has been foiled by the FBI according to a news release from the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York.
In the releasel federal authorities say Paul Rosenfeld, 56, of Tappan, planned on using the bomb to kill himself and draw attention to a political ideology known as 'Sortition', where the public chooses politicians and public officials at random, rather than hold elections.
Prosecutors charged Rosenfeld with the unlawful manufacture of a destructive device and interstate transportation and receipt of an explosive.
"As alleged, Paul M. Rosenfeld concocted a twisted plan to draw attention to his political ideology by killing himself on the National Mall in Washington, D.C.—risking harm to many others in the process," U.S. Attorney Geoffrey S. Berman said in a statement. "Rosenfeld's alleged plan for an Election Day detonation cut against our democratic principles. Thanks to outstanding coordination between local and federal law enforcement, Rosenfeld's alleged plot was thwarted and he is now in federal custody."
FBI officials say Rosenfeld was pulled over on Tuesday and during an interview with law enforcement agents, confessed to ordering large quantities of black powder online, and taking it back to his home in New York. He then described constructing the explosive device in his basement, the news release said.
FBI officials raided Rosenfeld's home where they found the bomb. The device was removed by FBI bomb technicians. Further investigation of the home revealed a system that built to trigger explosions in his home.
Letter and text messages showing Rosenfeld's intent with the device sent in August and September were also found, the news release said.
Assistant Director-in-Charge William F. Sweeney Jr. congratulated members of the task force that prevented Rosenfeld from following through with his plan.
"Had he been successful, Rosenfeld's alleged plot could have claimed the lives of innocent bystanders and caused untold destruction," Sweeney said. "Fortunately, his plans were thwarted by the quick action of a concerned citizen and the diligent work of a host of our law enforcement partners and the FBI's Joint Terrorism Task Force."
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Sensing an opening, Obama launches new ad campaign castigating Romney on economy in key states
BOSTON (AP) � Sensing an opening on the economy, President Barack Obama launched an aggressive new effort Saturday to convince voters in the most competitive states that Republican rival Mitt Romney is risky for the nation's recovery with a plan that caters to multimillionaires over the middle class.
"They want to go back to the same old policies that got us in trouble in the first place," former President Bill Clinton is shown saying in the 60-second TV ad set to run in Colorado, Florida, Iowa, New Hampshire, Nevada, Ohio, and Virginia.
"We're not going back, we are moving forward," Obama adds in the commercial.
Romney doesn't agree, and says the U.S. is not better off after nearly four years of Obama's leadership of a nation with the unemployment rate stubbornly stuck around 8 percent.
The new Obama push, coupled with ads this past week by both candidates squaring off over China's impact on the U.S. economy, comes seven weeks before Election Day, and as polls point to modest gains for the president following the national political conventions. Both campaigns say they expect the race to be decided by eight or nine states.
Romney, a former business executive who argues that only he can fix the sluggish economy, was taking Saturday off from campaigning. He was trying to refocus his campaign on the economy after a difficult week dominated by foreign policy, a vulnerability, in the wake of unrest at U.S. embassies.
At the same time, Romney is working to reassure concerned conservatives that he has a winning strategy that relies partly on strong performances at next month's debates. He also was finalizing plans to make an aggressive push to try to narrow Obama's advantage among women and Hispanics.
The president was in Washington this weekend keeping tabs on the situation in the Middle East following the deaths of a U.S. ambassador and three other Americans. While he, too, had no plans to campaign this weekend, he also was keeping his eye on winning a second term.
The ad, 60 seconds long and airing in seven states, is an expensive and expansive effort by Obama to gain the upper hand on the economy, Romney's strength, at a time when voters are reporting feeling slightly more optimistic that the president's policies are helping.
Polls in several of the most contested states show the president with a slight edge. Also, a new national survey by The New York Times and CBS News finds that Romney has lost his longstanding edge on the question of who voters view as most likely to restore the economy and create jobs. Despite that, the poll found the race narrowly divided.
Obama's new ad features snippets from both presidents' convention speeches and serves as a rebuttal to Romney's argument that the nation is not better off than it was four years ago. It highlights news reports from September 2008 that describe the "worst financial collapse since the Great Depression" and says that, since then, the country has seen 30 months of private-sector job growth resulting in 4.6 million new jobs.
It argues that Obama would ask "millionaires to pay a little more" � it doesn't mention that would come through a tax increase � while Romney wants "a new $250,000 tax break for multimillionaires."
"We're not there yet, but the real question is, whose plan is better for you?" the ad asks.
Expect to hear the same argument next week as Obama holds rallies in Ohio on Monday, a fundraiser in New York on Tuesday and a two-city Florida swing on Thursday. The president is also expected to campaign next weekend in Wisconsin, the home state of GOP vice presidential nominee Paul Ryan and one that Romney is working to turn competitive.
Romney is set to campaign in Colorado on Sunday before Monday appearances in California and Texas. He'll spend Wednesday and Thursday campaigning in Florida.
Both candidates will appear separately at a forum this week hosted by the influential Hispanic television outlet Univision.
Romney aides acknowledge they're hoping for a shift away from foreign policy, which is not the longtime businessman's strength. While Romney tried to use the week's events to question Obama's global leadership, he drew criticism from Democrats and some Republicans for his initial response to violence in Libya.
For much of the week, the campaign-long struggle over the economy was shunted to the sidelines but not wholly suspended.
One day after Romney unveiled a television ad accusing Obama of "failing American workers" and ignoring unfair trade practices by China, the president's campaign responded in kind.
"He invested in firms that specialized in relocating jobs to low-wage countries like China," said the announcer in a commercial, referring to Bain Capital, the private equity firm Romney founded.
"Even today, part of Romney's fortune is invested in China," the narrator added. "Romney's never stood up to China. All he's ever done is send them our jobs."
Obama ad: www.youtube.com/watch?v=YiVe_7kTTdQ
Pace reported from Washington.


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Aside from wearing more traditional costumes, India's version of Spiderman hews pretty closely to the American original. Here's Indian's Superman riding the back bumper of a van through highway traffic.
While not an approved passenger position for the Maruti Omni, it's stumpy design did allow for some good forward views of the sunset and a few places to grab onto. It's not a stunt we recommend for non-arachnophiles; even Spiderman insists on footwear other than sandals. H/T to Nirav!


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Fever, Silver Stars to open WNBA season on May 24
- The Fever will face the Silver Stars on May 24 to start the WNBA regular season.
- The Fever will raise their championship banner a week later at their home opener.
- The WNBA All-Star Game will be held on July 27.
NEW YORK (AP) — Tamika Catchings and the defending champion Indiana Fever will open the WNBA's 17th season on the road against the San Antonio Silver Stars on May 24.
The Fever will raise their championship banner on May 31 before their home opener against Atlanta, the league announced Wednesday as it released the regular season schedule.
The Memorial Day weekend openers include Tulsa visiting Atlanta and New York playing at Connecticut on May 25, and Los Angeles hosting Seattle the following day. Washington will visit the Shock and Chicago will be at Phoenix on the holiday on May 27.
The Western Conference champion Minnesota Lynx will open their season at home against the Sun on June 1.
The All-Star game is scheduled for July 27 at Uncasville, Conn., and the regular season will end on Sept. 15.


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Boulder County is home to some incredible women who, on top of running or owning a sustainable business, are also leaders in their community, working to educate and encourage others to be more eco-friendly. Boulderganic caught up with a few of the women to talk about their work and their lives.
Kathryn Alexander
President, CEO and founder of Ethical Impact
Ethical Impact, founded by Kathryn Alexander in 2003, is helping to change the face of green businesses in Colorado by offering consulting services to companies looking to implement sustainable business practices. And what better way to teach sustainability than to lead by example: 100 percent of Ethical Impact's energy use for the last eight years has been offset by wind power, and the company produces only 30 gallons of waste a month.
Alexander says her goal is to bring the companies she works with through three stages of sustainability. The first, she says, is "what most people think about when they think of sustainability in business," which is the wise use of resources. The second goal is to get companies to understand the big picture of how everything is connected and the implications of those connections. The final stage is for companies to realize that "their actions need to nourish the planet so we're actually improving our environment as opposed to just managing it or trying not to destroy it," she says. "There aren't too many companies at stage three."
Outside her company, Alexander sits on the board of Colorado Business Women, a group that focuses on strengthening women professionally and financially. She also teaches a course on social responsibility, ethics and values for the Sustainable Practices Program at the University of Colorado Boulder's. And when she isn't too busy saving the world, Alexander turns her attention to horses; she is an equestrian enthusiast and a former barrel racer.
Sandra Weeks
President and owner of Blue Spruce Design and Construction
Weeks started Blue Spruce Design and Construction in 1997. The firm takes on both residential and commercial projects. Blue Spruce Design and Construction's unique remodeling projects include some of Boulder's popular restaurants, like The Greenbriar Inn, L'Atelier and The Flagstaff House.
Her typical approach to green renovation is to tackle the "low-hanging fruit" — generally the problems requiring the easiest and quickest solutions — first by encouraging people to get the best energy-efficient windows, installations and lights they can afford.
"In a lot of ways, most of the green environmental features have become much more affordable," Weeks explains. What many people don't realize is that with incentives and grants from environmental organizations and energy companies, many sustainable projects almost pay for themselves, she says.
Weeks was also recently elected as the president of the board of directors of the Colorado Green Building Guild (CGBG), a nonprofit trade organization that represents green building leaders. The CGBG (back when it was the Boulder Green Building Guild) proposed changes to Boulder's building codes to require new commercial construction and residential remodels to meet certain energy-efficiency requirements.
Weeks was elected to the board of directors of the CGBG three years ago. She and the CGBG have been working on a new development, a website that will feature blogs and videos that focus on sustainability. The website will also be a place where consumers can come to connect with professional green contractors directly.
"[The website] is going to be really dynamic, it's going to be really informative, and it's going to benefit both the contractor and consumer," she says.
A single mother who raised two "only children" born 15 years apart, she is also on the board of the YWCA (You, Women, Children, All of us), one of the oldest and largest women's organizations in the country. It offers Boulder's only drop-in daycare and provides women with career counseling.
Marianne Ballantine
Majority owner of Ballantine Environmental Resources
Marianne Ballantine's Ballantine Environmental Resources specializes in environmental education and ecological restoration nationwide. Ballantine runs the company alongside her husband, Todd Ballantine, and says the business could not operate without the synergy of their talents. Marianne Ballantine operates the business and administrative end of things. Todd Ballantine, a wetland biologist, is an environmental guru who pioneered the first EPA-approved reclaimed water technique.
The company works with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the National Parks Service to create visitor centers and interpretive signs along trails to educate visitors.
Marianne Ballantine's work was recently recognized by Make Mine a Million (M3) Dollar Business, a national organization that aims to support women-owned businesses. The organization teaches female business owners how to pitch their businesses to venture capitalists in a two-minute presentation. As a winner of the annual M3 business award last year, she received eight months of executive coaching. Following her own experience with M3, she decided to coordinate this year's meet-up to help support other women-owned businesses in reaching the million-dollar mark in revenue.
Marianne Ballantine says she believes women are going to be the real leaders in sustainable business in the future.
"Women generally make more sustainable and healthy choices and decisions," she says.
That's not to take anything away from her other half. As Ballantine explains, "very few couples would be as happy working together as we are."


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… Which leads to a question: What other players are like him? Who else has that one thing they know how to do, and God bless 'em for it, because the rest of their game is weak. I don't just mean hits, either. But there's gotta be someone whose game is entirely based on power, or on walks, or on stolen bases, or on whatever.
Let's see if we can field an entire lineup of these guys. The one-dimensional players, regardless of what the dimension is, who don't bring too much else to the table.
What follows is a list of Juan Pierre All-Stars, and I'll list what their big strength is alongside their name and position. …
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It's voting day at the Watcher's Council?
What?! It's Thursday . . . again? Why, yes it is, and Thursday is voting day at the Watcher's Council. Here's what I'm reading:
Council Submissions
- The Noisy Room – Murder By Proxy
- The Colossus of Rhodey – Dopey News Journal Letter of the Week
- The Political Commentator – Brooklyn, New York principal decides that "Proud to be an American" is an inappropriate song!
- Joshuapundit–Syria-ousity
- The Independent Sentinel – DNC Prop – Cindy Sheehan – Where Did She Go?
- Simply Jews – Soviet propaganda: leaving Dr. Goebbels in the dust – Part I
- VA Right! – Let's Bring Dodge-Ball Back to Schools!
- Bookworm Room – What's in a name? As Reagan understood, whether from the Left or the Right, tyranny is tyranny.
- Gay Patriot – Running up the tab for steak dinner, Obama blames Republicans for sticking him with the tab
- The Right Planet – Pigs, Schmucks and Marx: The Dictatorship of the Professorial
- GrEaT sAtAn"S gIrLfRiEnD – Risk and Rivalry
- The Razor – Attack on Fracking Betrays Shaky Understanding of Economics
- The Glittering Eye –What Won't Happen in a Second Obama Term
- The Mellow Jihadi – Halden Prison in Norway
- Rhymes With Right – Another Riff On The Race-Based Academic Awards Theme
Honorable Mentions
- Right Truth – Airstrikes on civilian homes are not allowed
- Ask Marion – Democrats Beginning to Admit that Obama Could Lose… Was Last Week Obama's Kickoff to an Inglorious Demise?
- The Pirates Cove – What Say To $36 Trillion In Spending For Globull Warming?
- Against All Enemies – The United Nations and the One World Government
Non-Council Submissions
- Caroline Glick –Defeating the Jewish Alinskyites submitted by The Noisy Room
- The First Street Journal – Voluntarily paying higher taxes? submitted by The Colossus of Rhodey
- Sultan Knish –What Bill Clinton knows submitted by The Political Commentator
- Accuracy In Media – (Video)Obama and Israel: The Undermining of an Historic Relationship submitted by Joshuapundit
- Roll Call Opinion – Needham and Chapman: Farm Bill Provides Fertile Ground for Change submitted by The Independent Sentinel
- The Sad Red Earth – The Peace And Justice Charade submitted by Simply Jews
- Breitbart.com – Exclusive: Caddell Names National Security Adviser Tom Donilon As Source For Leaks submitted by VA Right!
- Green Explored–The US EPA Makes 40.6 equal 118 MPG or 34.4% equal $100 submitted by Bookworm Room
- Commentary Contentions –Watergate and the White House Leaks submitted by Gay Patriot
- Ace Of Spades HQ – How The Left Abandoned Traditional Notions of Restraint, Reserve, and Self-Mastery In Favor Of Righteous Rage, And How The Right Has Sadly Followed Them submitted by The Right Planet
- Pressure Points – The Syria Charade Turns Ghastly submitted by GrEaT sAtAn"S gIrLfRiEnD
- Michael J. Totten –Women: Beware of Egypt submitted by The Razor
- Sean Trende/Real Clear Politics – What Obama Should Have Done in 2009submitted by The Glittering Eye
- Big Lizards – How's the Economy? Minder Your Own Business! submitted by Rhymes With Right
- Daniel Pipes – Stay Out Of The Syrian Morass submitted by The Watcher
- Victor Davis Hanson – 'Austerity' vs. 'Growth' submitted by The Watcher


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Does anyone know can you use a US Cellular 8320 on Verizon since both are cdma?
Does anyone know can you use a US Cellular 8320 on Verizon since both are cdma?
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That is a great question. I will leave that up to Jnepsa to answer since he is the verizon expert. Please be patient until he is able to respond to your question.
no....you can fill out a form and send in the form and your device to Verizon and they MAY allow you to use it on their network
Thanks guys for the quick respose.
the 8320 is a gsm version of the curve and not compatible with vzw or uscel, as sunkast said. So no, if it was an 8330 then yes it could very easily be used on vzw. let me know if that answers the question.. i think sunkast may have said this but i didnt catch it til half way through


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Monday, October 7, 2013
»Talya Bauer, Business Administration faculty, has been appointed associate editor for the Journal of Applied Psychology, a premiere journal in applied psychology and management published by American Psychological Association. She will start her new role o
»Tom Bennett, Civil Engineering, was awarded the 2013 Outstanding Supporter of Research by the Sigma Xi Columbia Willamette chapter.
»Silvia Boero, World Languages and Literatures faculty, is the 2013 recipient of a fellowship awarded by the cultural association Elighes Uttiosos from Santu Lussurgiu, Sardinia, Italy, to research and publish on the works of poet Giovanni Corona (1914-198
»Jesse Locker, Art History faculty, has received two major publication awards for his forthcoming book The Hands of Aurora: Artemisia Gentileschi and Her Contemporaries (Yale University Press). He received the new Meiss/Mellon Author's Book Award from the
»Mellie Pullman, Business Administration faculty, was director and coordinator for a sustainability mini-conference at the Production and Operations Management Society in Denver, May 2. She organized a day of practitioners (Green Girl Recycling and New Bel
»Vivek Shandas, Urban and Public Affair faculty; Linda George, Environmental Sciences and Management faculty; and David Sailor, Mechanical and Materials Engineering faculty, were featured in a story, "Hotter Summers Mean More Health Risks In Urban Heat Isl
»Shung Jae Shin, Business Administration faculty, won the 2013 "Outstanding Reviewer Award" from the organizational behavior division of the Academy of Management. He was recognized as one of the top reviewers among the 1,262 people who reviewed for the di
»Elizabeth Almer, Business Administration faculty, presented "Tenure Track Opt-Outs: Leakages from the Academic Pipeline" at the Accounting Finance Association of Australia and New Zealand conference in Perth, Australia, July 7 to 9. It was the recipient o
»Brian Bolton, Business Administration faculty, presented "Corporate Social Responsibility and Bank Performance" at the Financial Globalization and Sustainable Finance: Implications for Policy and Practice conference at the University of Stellenbosch, Cape
»Sue Brower, Theatre and Film faculty, presented "The Monstrous and the New Musical" at the University Film and Video Association Conference at Chapman University in Orange, Calif., Aug. 3.
»Scott Burns, Geology faculty, presented the keynote address "Risk Estimation and Reduction of Geological Hazards: Examples From Oregon" at the International Association for Engineering Geology and the Environment's International Symposium and 9th Asian Re
»John Caughman, Mathematics and Statistics faculty, was selected to present at the 2013 Kieval Lecture Series at Southern Oregon University in Ashland, May 30 to 31. During his visit, he gave three public lectures: "Rainbow Spanning Trees: Two Ways to Deco
»Marek Elzanowski, Mathematics and Statistics faculty, presented "Homogeneous Spaces and Defective Elastic Crystals" at the 22nd International Fall Workshop on Geometry and Physics, held at the University of Evora, Portugal, Sept. 2 to 5. The talk was base
»Berrin Erdogan, Business Administration faculty, played many roles at the annual meeting of the Academy of Management in Lake Buena Vista, Fla., Aug. 9 to 13. She was a facilitator in the organizational behavior research incubator; presented a paper "Thin
»Harrell Fletcher, Art and Design faculty, and staff from the Exploratorium Center for Art and Inquiry in San Francisco gave free public demonstrations, screenings, and talks during a project titled "The Best Things in Museums Are the Windows" throughout t
»Jay Gopalakrishnan, Mathematics and Statistics faculty, gave a seminar at Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso, Caleta Numerica, Valparaíso, Chile, in March.
»Per Henningsgaard, English faculty, presented "Geographical Information Systems (GIS) in Literature and Book History Research" at the Digital Humanities Summer Institute in Victoria, British Columbia, June 7. He was awarded a tuition scholarship to attend
»Jon Holt, World Languages and Literatures faculty, presented a lecture, "Ticket to Salvation: Nichiren Buddhism in Miyazawa Kenji's 'Night on the Galactic Railroad," for the students and faculty of the World Languages and Literature department at Furman U
»Alastair Hunt, English faculty, presented "The Politics of Wild Surmise" at the Sawyer Seminar "Biopolitics: Life in Past and Present," Center for Humanities, University of Wisconsin, Madison, May 3 to 4.
»Tom Larsen, Library faculty, co-presented "Adventures in Collaborative Technical Services: Past, Present, and Future with the Orbis Cascade Alliance," as part of a session titled "Next Generation Technical Services: Improving Access and Discovery through
»Richard Lycan and Charles Rynerson, Population Research Center, presented "Evaluating Community Analyst for Use in School Demography Studies" at the 2013 Environmental Systems Research Institute Education Conference, San Diego, July 6 and 7.
»Sheila Martin, Population Research Center faculty, presented "Improving the Flow of Information Through Technology Networks: A Case Study of Policy in Slovenia" to the Science and Technology Council of the Republic of Slovenia, June 4.
»Nathan McClintock, Urban Studies and Planning faculty, presented a keynote lecture, "L'agriculture Urbaine et la Justice Alimentaire: Limites et Possibilités" (Urban Agriculture and Food Justice: Limits and Possibilities), at the 5th annual Urban Agricult
»Swapna Mukhopadhyay, Curriculum and Instruction faculty, presented "Non-Literate Indian Boat-Builders: Vernacular Engineering and the Rigor of Reality" at the European Conference on Educational Research, Istanbul, Turkey, Sept. 13. It was part of a sympos
»Desiree Pacheco, Business Administration faculty, was a facilitator in a session titled "The Long Jump: How to Succeed in a North American Stage of your Career" and presented two papers: "Firm Responses to Social Movement Pressures: A Competitive Dynamics
»Neil Ramiller, Business Administration faculty, presented "Reconsidering Resistance in the Post-Human Era" at the meeting of the Association for Information Systems in Chicago, Aug. 15 to 17.
»Ken Ruoff, History faculty, gave a lecture, "Imperial Japan at its Zenith," at the Graduate School for International Studies, Seoul National University, South Korea.
»Mara Tableman, Mathematics and Statistics faculty, during her year-long sabbatical leave 2012-2013, taught her "Block Course in Survival Analysis" for the Advanced Studies in Applied Statistics (Weiterbildungs-Lehrgang in Statistik) at the Swiss Federal I
»Sully Taylor, Business Administration faculty, had her paper titled "Think Globally, Act Locally: Interaction of Management Commitment to the Environment and Employees " presented at the annual meeting of the Academy of Management in Lake Buena Vista, Fla
»Pam Tierney, Business Administration faculty, was facilitator in "LMX Research Incubator," chaired a session titled "LMX and Beyond!" and presented a paper titled "Temporal Model of Creative Idea Implementation Among Routine Workers" at the annual meeting
»Vikki Vandiver, Social Work faculty, was interviewed by NPR "Morning Edition" host Peter W. Gray about her upcoming conference presentations to the Mental Health Centers of Central Illinois, a Memorial Health System affiliate in Springfield, Ill., July 18
»JJP Veerman, Mathematics and Statistics faculty, gave two research seminars at Los Alamos National Laboratory, Los Alamos, N.M., on June 18. The titles were "Rank Driven Evolution" and "Control of Transients in the Synchronization of Oscillator Networks."
»Erica Wagner, Business Administration faculty, presented "TUM Revisited: A Symbolic Process Perspective" at the European Conference on Information Systems, Utrecht University, Utrecht, Netherlands, June 5 to 8.
»Tony Wolk, English faculty, led "Imagining The Left Hand of Darkness: Post-Matinee Discussion: A World Without Gender," at The Portland Playhouse, May 25. It was a panel discussion with Ann Mussey (Women's Studies, PSU), Jessie Drake (Dramaturg for the pr
»Lauren Beitelspacher, Business Administration faculty, co-authored an article, "Understanding Social Media Effects Across Seller, Retailer, and Consumer Interactions," published in the September issue of the Journal of the Academy of Marketing Science.
»Randy Bluffstone, Economics faculty, authored a paper, "Economics of REDD+ and Community Forestry," published in the Journal of Forest and Livelihood.
»Robert Boyd, Anthropology affiliated faculty, and Kenneth Ames, Anthropology emeritus faculty, co-edited with Tony Johnson Chinookan Peoples of the Lower Columbia published by University of Washington Press in early September. Contributors include PSU fac
»Heather Burns, Educational Leadership and Policy faculty, co-authored "Enhancing Food Security Through Experiential Sustainability Leadership Practices: A Study of the Seed to Supper program" published in the Journal of Sustainability Education, Vol. 5, i
»Sharon Carstens, Anthropology faculty, was chief editor, co-author, and co-translator of the bilingual volume Language through Culture, Culture through Language: A Framework for K-8 Mandarin Curriculum published by Peking University Press in June.
»Paul Collins, English faculty, authored a new book, Duel With the Devil: The True Story of How Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr Teamed Up to Take on America's First Sensational Murder Mystery, published by Crown Books.
»Charles Deemer, English adjunct faculty, published a series of eight Kindle novellas over the summer. Works in the series "Stories in Overdrive" are told in a "vertical" writing style for reading on smart phones and tablets. Deemer expects to launch a new
»Michele Gamburd, Anthropology faculty, authored a chapter, "Care Work and Property Transfers: Intergenerational Family Obligations in Sri Lanka," published in Transitions and Transformations: Cultural Perspectives on Aging and the Life Course, edited by C
»Emily Ford, Library faculty, authored "Defining and Characterizing Open Peer Review: A Review of the Literature" published in the Journal of Scholarly Publishing, Vol. 44, No. 4, July 2013.
»Stephanie Farquhar, Community Health faculty, co-authored "Recruiting and Retaining Indigenous Farmworker Participants" published in the Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health, 2013.
»Heejun Chang, Geography faculty, and graduate student Mike Psaris authored a paper, "Local Landscape Predictors of Maximum Stream Temperature and Thermal Sensitivity in the Columbia River Basin, USA," published in Science of the Total Environment, 461-462
»Aleksandar Jokic, Philosophy faculty, authored "Conventional Wisdom About Yugoslavia And Rwanda: Methodological Perils And Moral Implications" published in the Journal of Philosophy of International Law, Vol. 4, Issue 2013.
»Subhash Kochar, Mathematics and Statistics faculty, co-authored "Some New Applications of PP Plots" published in Probability in Engineering and Information Sciences, No. 27, 2013.
»Meiru Liu, Master of International Management and Confucius Institute faculty, co-authored an article, "A New Multi-Pronged Teaching Approach on Listing, Speaking, Reading, Typing, Writing and Translating Chinese Characters," published in the Journal of C
»Eric Mankowski, Psychology faculty; Ph.D. alumni Gino Galvez and Ginger Hanson; and colleagues authored the article "Patterns of Work-Related Intimate Partner Violence and Job Performance Among Abusive Men" in the October issue of the Journal of Interpers
»Timm Menke, World Languages and Literatures faculty, authored a book review of Guido Erol Öztanil's "Stumme Lichtzeichen" Arno Schmidt und das Kino, published in The German Quarterly, Vol. 86/3, Summer 2013.
»Dustin Morrow, Theatre and Film faculty, had his film Everything Went Down shown at the Oregon Independent Film Festival, Sept. 22. He participated in a post-film Q&A. The festival awarded the film with the "Best Dramatic Film" and "Best Score" awards. Ev
»Lina Quiroga and Eva Nunez, World Language and Literatures faculty, authored "A Sociolinguistic Study of Colombian Spanish in Caqueta" published in International Journal of Humanities, Vol. 16, 27.
»Jennifer Ruth, English faculty, authored "The Novel and the Professions" published in The Oxford Handbook of the Victorian Novel, Oxford University Press, July 11, 2013.
»Elisa Saturno Paasche, World Language and Literatures instructor, authored "Osho in Oregon" published in the Italian edition of Osho Times (Osho International Foundation), July-August issue.
»Lihong Qian, Business Administration faculty, co-authored an article, "Market Frictions as Building Blocks of an Organizational Economics Approach to Strategic Management," published in Strategic Management Journal, September issue.
»Shelby Anderson, Anthropology faculty, received funding for two projects. From the National Science Foundation and the Bureau of Land Management, she received combined funding of $224,870 over four years to study past social and economic organization in t


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Crowley Backtracks on Her Backtrack
Just before 1 p.m. ET, Rush Limbaugh said the following about CNN's Candy Crowley and her performance as "moderator" last night in the second presidential debate: "In the real world, she would have committed career suicide last night."
Well, Rush, don't discount her ability to self-immolate just yet. The Washington Post reports that Crowley is backtracking on her backtrack (HT PJ Tatler):
Candy Crowley: I didn't backtrack on Libya in debate
CNN's Candy Crowley denied Wednesday morning that she had moved away from her own comments on Libya when she moderation the previous night's debate.
… On ABC's "Good Morning America," Republican vice presidential candidate Paul Ryan said that Crowley had already taken back the first part of that statement. "The moderator said that she — that he was right in the main on this, that she wasn't correct in pointing out that he made reference to this being a specific terrorist attack," he said.
What Crowley said on CNN after the debate: Romney "was right in the main, I just think he picked the wrong word." But on the same network Wednesday morning, she said she was in no way taking back her original interjection.
"Listen, what I said on that stage is the same thing I said to you actually last night," she told Soledad O'Brian. "[W]e got hung up on this 'yes he said,' 'no I didn't,' 'I said terror,' 'you didn't say terror.' … So I said, [President Obama] did say 'acts of terror, call it an act of terror, but Governor Romney, you are perfectly right that it took weeks for them to get past the tape.'"
Asked if that was a backtrack, Crowley said, "No. The question was — we got so stuck on that 'act of terror.' Now, did the President say this was an act of terror? The president did not say — he said 'these acts of terror,' but he was in the Rose Garden to talk about Benghazi, so I don't think that's a leap." (The exact phrase Obama used: "no acts of terror.")
Here is what Obama said in the Rose Garden on September 12:
No acts of terror will ever shake the resolve of this great nation, alter that character, or eclipse the light of the values that we stand for. Today we mourn four more Americans who represent the very best of the United States of America. We will not waver in our commitment to see that justice is done for this terrible act. And make no mistake, justice will be done.
She still doesn't get the basics right. She thinks it's "these acts of terror," when he said "no acts of terror."
As I wrote at my home blog this morning:
He did not — did not — did freaking not — call Benghazi an "act of terror." Additionally, moments later, he deliberately avoided calling the attack terrorism, only saying that "We will not waver in our commitment to see that justice is done for this terrible act." That's "terrible," not "terrorist."
Candy Crowley's ad hoc "fact check" was wrong.
And of course, all of this begs the question of why Obama would have allowed his apparatchiks to run around for at least seven more days telling everyone they could that Benghazi resulted from a "spontaneous" protest (when there really was no protest) about a video which virtually no one had ever seen or heard of.
What do you have to say about that, Ms. Crowley?
Cross-posted at NewsBusters.org.


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The Sweet Spot is an online cakery based in Klang specializing in bespoke buttercream and sugar flowers cakes. Founded by Swee San after acquiring her French Patisserie education in Le Cordon Bleu in year 2007, she strives to make every celebration sweeter by designing and making centerpiece cakes with quality ingredients from scratch.
The Sweet Spot also offers classes in cake decorating; buttercream flowers for cake enthusiasts and hobbyists. Do check out the Facebook page for more updates.
Our cakes are baked to order. Colours and flower choices are customizable to suit your theme.
Currently we have two Bespoke Flower Class per month. We take a maximum of 6 per class
Get inspired with our current collection of buttercream flower cakes for all occasions.


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Alonnisos Guide Books
E-book - Learn to paint
Beeswax Candles
Art Cards 10,5x14,5cm
Art Cards 11x15cm
Watercolour Print of Alonnisos
Watercolour Print of Flowers
Calendars of Alonnisos
Art Cards of Danish Sceneries
Painting holidays on Alonnisos
Write to me if you are group of 5 or more people
Watercolour seminar
Learn to paint watercolours on the beautiful island of Alonnisos. The strong light and the vibrant colours in the landscape and sea are very inspiring. The island is rich in vegetation and the green, hilly slopes are interrupted by astonishing, steep cliffs in varied colours schemes - all a big challenge to paint.
Further inspiration is to be had in the old village, Palia Alonnisos. Situated high up on two hills the view is impressive and the narrow, steep lanes, traditional village houses, pots with flowers, old Byzantine churches and small squares are all waiting to be drawn and painted. The course is held here in this charming village.
The daily teaching:
- Every morning starts with a general class which includes many exercises.
- Then we continue with individual supervision in your own watercolour painting.
- The daily course finishes with an evaluation of the work of the day.
During the class teaching you will be trained in different skills:
- watercolour techniques
- to draw
- to mix the colours and use them in the right way
- to compose a picture.
These exercises are the fundamentals of the watercolours you subsequently paint on your own.
Please call or write if you have any questions. firstname.lastname@example.com mobil +30 6984126183
For more info you can open the below link and read the full program, how to reach Alonissos, where to stay, terms and conditions and a little about me.
Send me an e-mail firstname.lastname@example.com, where you state:
- full name
- address
- mobile or landline
- e-mail address
- name of the course and start date
You will receive an e-mail where I confirm your booking and with my bank details so you can pay the deposit. You can also pay with PayPal. When you have paid 80€ in deposit you will receive a welcome letter.
The rest of the amount has to be paid 40 days before the start of the course.
How to reach Alonnisos
You can check on the internet for package holidays to Alonissos. I suggest you
choose a hotel in Votsi (or Patitiri) to be close to where the seminar is held.
If you prefer to arrange the trip yourself you have to look for flights to the island of Skiathos. From Skiathos it takes 1�-3 hours to Alonissos with a hydrofoil or ferry.
If you prefer to fly to Thessaloniki, Athen or Volos it takes between 3 to 6 hours to reach Alonnisos.
Via Skiathos, Volos and Thessaloniki: Ferry boats or Flying Dolphin or CAT, which are hydrofoils to Alonnisos. See Hellenic Seaways: www.hsw.gr for reservation, time schedule and prices.
Via Athens: Flights to Athens and then a bus from the center of Athens, Kanigkos Square, to Agios Konstantinos and from there ferry boat or Flying CAT hydrofoil to Alonnisos. The bus service connects with the Flying CAT and both bus and hydrofoil tickets can be purchased at the same time from the office in Kanigkos Square. See Hellenic Seaways www.hsw.gr for reservation, time schedule and prices.


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Thursday's network newscasts and Friday's morning shows all ignored the report that an unidentified Democratic House member muttered, "F**k the President" during a closed door meeting on a compromise over taxes. Yet, many journalists professed outrage when Congressman Joe Wilson yelled "You lie" at President Obama in 2009.
ABC's The Note website on Thursday afternoon explained, "An unidentified Democratic lawmaker let slip his frustration at President Obama's proposed tax compromise, apparently muttering "f**k the president," during a heated debate this morning."
Yet, when GMA reporter Jon Karl covered the story on Friday, he reported more sanitized details of conflict: "...Yesterday, you had the House Democrats actually chanting, 'no, we can't' at a private meeting."
On CBS's Early Show, news reader Jeff Glor followed a similar track, allowing, "And during the meeting, some Democrats chanted 'Just say no.' They insist on changes to scale back tax breaks for the rich." (This line was also quoted on Thursday's CBS Evening News.)
Over on NBC's Today, Kelly O'Donnell described House Democrats simply as "defiant." She added that opposition on the left to the deal was, "a liberal rebellion against the White House over the tax cut compromise." The only possible hint of an expletive used against the President came when O'Donnell referenced a visit by Joe Biden to Capitol Hill. According to O'Donnell, this "only stirred up emotions."
On Thursday's Nightly News she deemed the conflict a "family feud."
In contrast, on September 14, 2009, five days after Congressman Wilson's outburst in front of Congress and Obama, Face the Nation host Bob Schieffer derided the Republican as "just one ugly sign of the mindless meanness that has settled over our politics."
On the September 15 Sunday Morning, commentator Nancy Giles condemned Wilson: "That's the voice of Representative Joe Wilson of South Carolina, not some drunk at open mic night, calling the President a liar."
Obviously there's a difference between an unidentified representative and a nationally televised embarrassing moment, but what if this mystery representative had been a Republican?
— Scott Whitlock is a news analyst for the Media Research Center. Click here to follow him on Twitter.


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This win, in the second one-day international on Tuesday, sealed New Zealand's first series win on South African soil.
New Zealand, asked to bat first by South African captain Faf du Plessis, reached 279 for eight in their 50 overs after Williamson's brilliant 136-ball innings. South Africa looked on course for victory as they reached 165 for one after 30 overs but a spectacular collapse fuelled by five run-outs caused them to be dismissed for 252, handing the Black Caps an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series.
Williamson was named man of the match and Kyle Mills was the pick of the New Zealand bowlers with figures of two for 28. New Zealand were struggling at 32 for two in the 13th over after BJ Watling (12) became Morne Morkel's 100th ODI victim. The wicket brought Grant Elliott to the crease and his 128-ball stand of 127 with Williamson gave the visitors great impetus.
Despite a middle-order collapse following Elliott's dismissal for 48, the 22 year-old Williamson controlled his innings superbly and, aided by Nathan McCullum (19) and Mills (15 not out), helped his side to a competitive total. The South African reply began steadily with openers Quinton de Kock (25) and Graeme Smith (66) taking 17 from the eighth over from McCullum.
Taking the attack
Mills bowled De Kock in the next over to end an opening partnership of 38 but Smith was joined by fellow left-hander Colin Ingram (79) and the pair built a good platform for the hosts. The fifty partnership came up in the 18th over from just 57 balls and Smith found the fence five overs later with an audacious sweep off Elliott to bring up a 60-ball half-century.
Ingram also reached his half-century and the hundred partnership with a boundary as he slashed a wide Mitchell McClenaghan to third man and the Proteas were cruising at 139 for one. The duo continued to take the attack to the bowlers and were beginning to look impregnable until two run-outs in two overs changed the course of the game.
Smith was beaten by a fine James Franklin throw from the boundary to end the 129-run partnership before a poor call from Du Plessis (2) gave away his wicket eight balls later. McCullum claimed the crucial scalp of Ingram and the hosts were four wickets down requiring 100 runs from 93 balls.
David Miller (14) offered brief resistance before being run out in unfortunate circumstances at the non-striker's end after a crisp straight-drive from Farhaan Behardien (31) and South Africa were 211 for five when he departed. Rory Kleinveldt (0) and Berhardien (31) added their names to the list of batsmen to be run out and the hosts were bowled out for 252, five deliveries short of their allotted 50 overs. – Reuters


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When: Saturday 19th August 7:30pm
Where: (to be confirmed): Brooklyn Hill Turbine
We are hoping to get special access to this site again both for astrophotography and dark sky observing. Please be at the gates by 7:15pm. The gates will be opened for cars to drive in and closed again at 7:30pm. There won't be anyone there to let you in if you are late. Any updates will be posted on the WAS Astrophotography Group Facebook page closer to the time. For further details or cancellations contact Edward 021-08304802 or Chris 021-890222.


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On the heels of her breakout appearance on South by Southwest® (SXSW®), 16-year-old California singer-songwriter Maddie Miller hit the stage last weekend at a star-studded fundraiser for Women's Campaign International (WCI). The only female performing at the event, John Legend and Rocky Dawuni shared the bill as an audience of celebrities, politicos, fashion plates, and the organizations many supporters sipped margaritas and pledged support for WCI's vital work. From Angola to Syria and from Columbia to Philadelphia, WCI empowers women to participate in political leadership and economic development. Its programs impart skills and support participants' as they transform their lives and their communities.
At a historic Beverly Hills estate, once home to old-time actress Marion Davies, Maddie took the stage with two sidemen (Billy Fedak and Jonathan Blake Salazar). Welcoming the sun-drenched crowd across the pool and thanking them for supporting WCI, Maddie tossed back her golden curls and launched into a five-song set with a penetrating rendition of Joan Osborne's One of Us. Right from the start it was evident - something light, fresh, yet utterly sincere in Maddie's delivery. Her ease and authenticity make it hard to believe she's only 16, only a soft giggle gives it away.
Americana with tinges of country and a subtle air of jazziness, one can't help but consider the wide range of directions her singing career might move in. The next song, a memorable pop ballad, Mona Lisa, was one of two originals in the set, but it was the show's closer, the other original, Smile Like the Sun, that reverberated long after Maddie left the stage. It's one of those summery songs you imagine blaring from speakers everywhere as you hum along for the 1000th time. My prediction… Maddie Madness is just around the corner; she's one to watch out for, to be sure.
Maddie Miller Q & A
Splash: How was it to open for John Legend at the WCI event?
MM: WCI is an amazing organization. And, to open for John Legend is a dream come true. I'm a student and learning about this global organization for women is an incredible opportunity. I'm so impressed with the work they do in disadvantaged countries. It's remarkable they are able to accomplish so much with just a small amount of money. I plan on working with them whenever possible.
Splash: How did you get involved with WCI? Were you sponsored by its supporters?
MM: My management team works hard to find suitable shows and Ray Ban brought this one – and, can I say, some cool shades -- to us with this gig. Jade Umbrella, WCI's event company here on the West Coast, made it all happen with my team to be sure.
Splash: It seems you've been on a fast track since you appeared last month during the SXSW Jivewired shows. How are you enjoying the ride?
MM: It seems like a dream with all my senses intact. It's incredible. There is nothing like having opportunities to sing these great songs live. Things are moving really fast and I am so excited to see what each day brings. I work with an incredible group of people and am so thankful for the opportunities they create.
Splash: How would you describe your music?
MM: I love to tell stories through my songs and like to use the term indie-Americana - a mix of jazz, blues, soft rock, and folk.
Splash: When did you first know you wanted to be a performer?
MM: Gosh, for as long as I can remember I have had this deep love of the arts. My mom and dad tell the story of how, at the age of three and four, I would put on old Shirley Temple movies. I would sing and dance and try to emulate her. I used to do talent shows in front of our fireplace with friends and my little sister. At the age of five I joined a local group that toured called "Creative Kids." I've always had a great love of music and theatre and have always known this is what I wanted to pursue in life.
Splash: Is your family musical?
MM: Not at all! Neither of my parents ever played an instrument or sang. As far as I know I'm the first in either side of the family to sing and perform. I have a younger sister Mackenzie who also sings, has a beautiful voice, and is talented in many aspects of the arts.
Splash: But your family seems to be very supportive of your career…
MM: They are. They have always encouraged my sister and I to pursue our dreams and whatever interests us. Music and performance has always been my dream, not theirs. They haven't pushed me, just the opposite. They support me though, look out for me, and just show me love. Nothing is better than that. I'm blessed to have such great parents. They help me choose every element of these shows... clothing, songs, coaches, etc. It's a team of "Madness" that they encourage -- dad, mom, sister... and MOMS, my management company.
Splash: What's the best thing about being a performer?
MM: Music makes me feel alive. Through my songs and performances I'm able to express who I am without limitations. It allows me to take risks. I feel free yet vulnerable. It's a wonderful feeling and gives me avenues to share my life with others. Hopefully, they'll find a connection through my music that resonates with their personal lives, through their personal relationships, things going on at home or school, and the pressures of growing up.
Splash: As a 16 year old high school student, how are you able to keep up with your studies?
MM: I am blessed to be enrolled in a special arts high school in Santa Ana...OCSA. They created a program that allows me to pursue my passion... music. I end my academic day at 2 PM, then go to conservatory for three hours and study all aspects of music.
Splash: Tell me more about your Arts Edu program.
MM: I'm enrolled in the Classical Voice Conservatory. Last summer I had the opportunity to tour England and perform at such great venues as Central Hall in Westminster Abbey. The school is phenomenal and offers programs for any aspect of art you can imagine. I've met so many talented artists and in fact one of my best friends designed my current logo. Pretty cool.
Splash: I understand you've also had musical theatre training, how does that affect your concert work?
MM: According to what I've studied, live music performance is what 'musical theatre' is based on. I'm confidant that in the long run, my all my training will enhance my delivery.
Splash: Who, would you say, have been your biggest influences?
MM: That's a hard question to answer. There are so many talented artists with such unique styles. If I had to name one though it would be Norah Jones. I love her ability to mix jazz, blues and folksy ballads. She's unique and I just love her style. I love that she knows who she is and stays true to her music. Other influences include Adele, Christina Perry, Lana Del Ray, and Sheryl Crow to name a few.
Splash: So give us a hint of what's in the immediate future for Maddie Miller?
MM: We have mapped out a schedule that will hopefully get us my first 'official' studio album. I also plan to be performing at some summer festivals and music industry trade shows in Nashville, Oklahoma, New York, then maybe return to Texas again next year. I love SXSW and the fans I've come to know in Austin, for sure.
Splash: When do expect to have that first 'official' CD available?
MM: Hopefully by summer, it's a work in progress and we're all excited to make it happen.
Splash: You had an incredible band playing with you at the WCI event, are they going to be on the CD?
MM: Absolutely. Billy Fedak writes the original tunes with his brother and Jonathan Blake Salazar is an award winning guitar/singer/songwriter who I've recently begun working with. I could not ask for better players.... I HOPE they will work on the record with me.


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Laws, Regulations & Annotations
Business Taxes Law Guide – Revision 2019
Motor Vehicle Fuel Tax Law
Section 8352.1
8352.1. Fund expenditures. The money deposited to the credit of the Motor Vehicle Fuel Account may be expended for the following purposes:
(a) To pay the refunds authorized in this part, including refunds due on account of judgments for the return of taxes illegally collected.
(b) To the Controller, to carry out any duties imposed upon him or her by this part.
(c) To the board, to carry out any duties imposed upon it by this part.
(d) To pay the pro rata share of the overhead and general administrative expense of the Controller and the board attributable to duties imposed by this part. The pro rata share is payable upon presentation of a claim against any appropriation from the Motor Vehicle Fuel Account for the support of the Controller or the board, as the case may be.
History.—Added by Stats. 1971, p. 2428, operative January 1, 1972. Stats. 2000, Ch. 1053 (AB 2114), operative January 1, 2002, deleted "license" after "judgments for the return of" in subdivision (a) and added "or her" after "imposed upon him" in subdivision (b).


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Paclitaxel is a cancer medication that interferes with the growth and spread of cancer cells in the body.
Paclitaxel is used to treat breast cancer, ovarian cancer, and lung cancer. It is also used to treat AIDS-related Kaposi's sarcoma.
Paclitaxel may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; feeling like you might pass out; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Paclitaxel can lower blood cells that help your body fight infections and help your blood to clot. You may get an infection or bleed more easily. Call your doctor if you have unusual bruising or bleeding, or signs of infection (fever, chills, body aches).
You should not receive this medication if you are allergic to paclitaxel, or to other medications that contain an ingredient called Cremophor EL (polyoxyethylated castor oil). This includes cyclosporine and teniposide.
To make sure paclitaxel is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have:
Do not receive paclitaxel if you are pregnant. It could harm the unborn baby. Use effective birth control, and tell your doctor if you become pregnant during treatment.
It is not known whether paclitaxel passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. You should not breast-feed while you are using paclitaxel.
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; feeling like you might pass out; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Call your doctor at once if you have:
Common side effects may include:
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Drinking alcohol can increase certain side effects of paclitaxel.
This medicine can pass into body fluids (urine, feces, vomit). For at least 48 hours after you receive a dose, avoid allowing your body fluids to come into contact with your hands or other surfaces. Caregivers should wear rubber gloves while cleaning up a patient's body fluids, handling contaminated trash or laundry or changing diapers. Wash hands before and after removing gloves. Wash soiled clothing and linens separately from other laundry.
Avoid being near people who are sick or have infections. Tell your doctor at once if you develop signs of infection.
Avoid activities that may increase your risk of bleeding or injury. Use extra care to prevent bleeding while shaving or brushing your teeth.
Do not receive a "live" vaccine while using paclitaxel. The vaccine may not work as well during this time, and may not fully protect you from disease. Live vaccines include measles, mumps, rubella (MMR), rotavirus, typhoid, yellow fever, varicella (chickenpox), zoster (shingles), and nasal flu (influenza) vaccine.
Many drugs can interact with paclitaxel. Not all possible interactions are listed here. Tell your doctor about all your medications and any you start or stop using during treatment with paclitaxel, especially:
This list is not complete and many other drugs can interact with paclitaxel. This includes prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Give a list of all your medicines to any healthcare provider who treats you.
Paclitaxel is injected into a vein through an IV. A healthcare provider will give you this injection. You may be given other medications to prevent an allergic reaction while you are receiving paclitaxel.
Paclitaxel is usually given once every 3 weeks. Follow your doctor's dosing instructions very carefully.
Your breathing, blood pressure, oxygen levels, kidney function, and other vital signs will be watched closely while you are receiving paclitaxel.
Tell your caregivers if you feel any burning, pain, or swelling around the IV needle when paclitaxel is injected.
Paclitaxel can lower blood cells that help your body fight infections and help your blood to clot. Your blood will need to be tested often. Your cancer treatments may be delayed based on the results of these tests.
Seek emergency medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222.
Call your doctor for instructions if you miss an appointment for your paclitaxel injection.
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CARL AZUZ, HOST, CNN STUDENT NEWS: It`s Wednesday, I`m Carl Azuz. This is CNN Student News. Today, we`re talking about U.S. wildfires, a deadline in Syria, a suspension and baseball and a Titanic anniversary. First up, though, a shakeup in the race for the Republican Party`s presidential nomination. Yesterday, former U.S. Senator Rick Santorum announced he is suspending his campaign. Santorum won nearly a dozen primary and caucus events. But he had less than half as many delegates as the front-runner, former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney. And yesterday, Santorum said his campaign may be over, but his fight isn`t. (BEGIN VIDEO CLIP) FORMER SEN. RICK SANTORUM, R-PA., PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE: We made the decision to get into this race at our kitchen table, and against all the odds. And we made a decision over the weekend that while this presidential race for us is over for me, and we will suspend our campaign effective today, we are not done fighting. We are going to continue to fight for those voices. We`re going to continue to fight for the Americans who stood up and gave us that air under our wings, that allowed us to accomplish things that no political expert would have ever expected. (END VIDEO CLIP) AZUZ: Next up, wildfires. They`re not in Texas or out west in California, where these blazes are often reported. These fires are happening in the northeastern United States -- (BEGIN VIDEO CLIP) AZUZ (voice-over): -- places like New Jersey, where this fire spread around about 1,000 acres. One official said strong winds were helping fan the flames. That was true with several of these wildfires, high winds and dry conditions helping them spread. This blaze in Connecticut covered about 60 acres. There were fires in Pennsylvania and New York this week as well. The New York fire led officials in one county to declare a state of emergency. (END VIDEO CLIP) AZUZ: Former United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan says the violence in Syria must stop now. He came up with a peace plan that the Syrian government had agreed to. It included a deadline for Syrian troops to leave cities and towns. That deadline was yesterday. It was not met. (BEGIN VIDEO CLIP) AZUZ (voice-over): This YouTube video that was reportedly shot yesterday shows the city of Homs under artillery attack. In fact, there`s been a surge in violence in the last few days. At least 65 people were killed in Syria yesterday. The government blames that violence on armed terrorists, and it demanded that they put down their weapons. The government and rebel fighters have refused to back down until the other side does. (END VIDEO CLIP) (BEGIN VIDEO CLIP) UNIDENTIFIED FEMALE: Just the facts: Fidel Castro was born in Cuba in 1926. He led a revolution to overthrow the country`s leader in 1959. Then Castro took over Cuba`s government, turned it into a communist nation and stayed in power for nearly 50 years. During his rule, Castro was criticized for oppressing human rights and freedom of speech. (END VIDEO CLIP) AZUZ: That opposition led thousands of Cubans to leave their home country. Many of them came to the United States and settled in South Florida. And right now, some of that Cuban community in Miami is talking about boycotting the city`s Major League baseball team, the Miami Marlins. That`s because of comments that manager Ozzie Guillen made about Fidel Castro. During a recent interview, Guillen said that he respects the former communist leader. He later apologized, saying his comments were misunderstood. But his team, the Marlins, suspended Guillen for five games. Major League Baseball `s commissioner supported that decision. He said, quote, "Mr. Guillen`s remarks have no place in our game." The Marlins` manager said he`s hoping to make amends for what happened. (BEGIN VIDEO CLIP) OZZIE GUILLEN, MANAGER, MIAMI MARLINS: I`m very, very, very sorry about the problem, about what happening. And I will do everything to make him better. (END VIDEO CLIP) AZUZ: A college professor said that Guillen had the right to make those comments about Fidel Castro. The professor said the problem is, he, Guillen, is in Miami. That`s a place where people are particularly sensitive about Castro. (BEGIN VIDEO CLIP) AZUZ (voice-over): That leads to today`s question on our blog. Just because you can say something, should you? Check it out at cnnstudentnews.com. (END VIDEO CLIP) AZUZ: A new report says the rate of American teens who give birth is at the lowest level since 1946. These findings are based on the number of births in a group of 1,000 women between the ages of 15 and 19. (BEGIN VIDEO CLIP) AZUZ (voice-over): The national rate in 2010 was just over 34. That means for every thousand women in that age group, 34 of them had a baby. It`s 9 percent lower than in 2009. One researcher says it`s hard to pinpoint why the rate went down, but experts suggest education programs about abstinence and contraception are part of the reason. The U.S. is still behind other industrialized nations when it comes to teen birth rates. For example, Canada`s rate is 14 per every thousand, compared to 34 in the United States. (END VIDEO CLIP) (BEGIN VIDEO CLIP) UNIDENTIFIED FEMALE: Today`s Shoutout goes out to Mr. Sloan`s broadcast production class at Pelion High School in Pelion, South Carolina. What was the Titanic`s intended destination? You know what to do. Was it sailing to Boston, New York, Miami or Washington, D.C.? You`ve got three seconds, go. The Titanic was traveling from England to New York on its maiden voyage. That`s your answer, and that`s your Shoutout. (END VIDEO CLIP) AZUZ: Of course, you know, the Titanic never arrived in New York. It hit an iceberg and sank. More than 1,500 people died in the disaster and it happened 100 years ago this coming weekend. (BEGIN VIDEO CLIP) AZUZ (voice-over): A memorial crew set sail from New York yesterday. It`s heading to the site where Titanic went down in the Atlantic Ocean. The captain explained why this cruise is important. CAPT. JASON IKLADIS, AZEMARA JOURNEY: I think it`s just the significance of it all. It`s remembering the people that died on that night, and also being grateful for the improvements in safety that have come about from that disaster. But one of the most important developments since the Titanic disaster was the creation of what we call the International Ice Patrol. So that`s a cooperation between the U.S. and the Canadian Coast Guards, where they regularly patrol this area here marked on the chart. If they encounter any ice, they distribute that information to all shipping. (END VIDEO CLIP) AZUZ: Richard Roth explores another angle of this anniversary, the dock where the supposedly unsinkable ship was supposed to but never arrived. (BEGIN VIDEO CLIP) RICHARD ROTH, CNN CORRESPONDENT (voice-over): The morning fog on New York`s Hudson River just stirs the imagination even more. A century ago, the Titanic would have sailed up New York Harbor, concluding her maiden transatlantic voyage. UNIDENTIFIED MALE: It`s a pretty awe-inspiring place to be, and just imagine what it was like 100 years ago, and waiting on a ship that never came. ROTH (voice-over): Titanic would have turned into this dock amid celebration. DANA THAYER, MARKETING DIRECTOR, CHELSEA PIERS: The Titanic was supposed to dock at Pier 59 100 years ago. ROTH: Right over here? THAYER: Right over here. ROTH (voice-over): Now Pier 59 is a golf driving range. The only ship to come out of the mist on this day was a ferry. UNIDENTIFIED MALE: (Inaudible) souls on board (ph), so, you know, it was just a tragic loss, you know, it was a long time ago. ROTH (voice-over): There was a ship that did arrive 100 years ago, the Carpathia, which set out from New York days earlier from Europe and received Titanic`s distress calls. Seven hundred five passengers and crewmen were rescued from the sea. P.H. Nargeolet, who has dived on the wreck of the Titanic 30 times, describes the atmosphere. P.H. NARGEOLET, TITANIC EXPERT: It was windy. It was horrible. And there were like almost 10,000 people waiting for the survivor. ROTH (voice-over): Carpathia bypassed its own dock, 54, and then approached Pier 59. THAYER: The significance of Pier 59 is this is where the Carpathia landed with the lifeboats from the Titanic. It was actually the pier that the Titanic was supposed to -- was headed to land to. ROTH (voice-over): She should know. The marketing director of the Chelsea Piers sports complex, whose own husband lost family members on the Titanic. ROTH: Many of New York City`s great historic piers are now gone, rotting hulks, or used for real estate, little trace here of the Titanic and where it would have arrived 100 years ago. ROTH (voice-over): There is a piece of history that New Yorkers go right by every day. It`s where the Carpathia docked. NARGEOLET: You can see there are still the names, the Cunard Line on the left side, and White Star. ROTH (voice-over): The companies that owned the Carpathia and the Titanic, which later merged. Having dropped off Titanic`s lifeboats, the Carpathia ultimately arrived here at Pier 54, its decks full of survivors, who reached New York City, but not the way they expected -- Richard Roth, CNN, New York. (END VIDEO CLIP) AZUZ: All right. Before we go, some world record attempts are child`s play. (BEGIN VIDEO CLIP) AZUZ (voice-over): For example, this event at a Kentucky university. Students had a good reason to turn their campus into a playground. They`re trying to set the world record for the most teeter-totterers teeter- tottering in one place at the same time. It`s not a joke. The event is totally on the "lever." Hopefully, they didn`t get into a battle with another school for the record, because that kind of thing -- (END VIDEO CLIP) AZUZ: -- would just seesaw back and forth. These students have classes to worry about, too. We`re not saying they shouldn`t aim for their teeter-totter goal, just try to find a balance. Back with more headlines tomorrow. For CNN Student News, I`m Carl Azuz. (MUSIC PLAYING) END


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* {{Pkg|pantheon-files}} or {{AUR|pantheon-files-git}}: File explorer developed from Marlin
* {{Pkg|pantheon-files}} or {{AUR|pantheon-files-git}}: File explorer developed from Marlin
* {{Pkg|pantheon-terminal}} or {{AUR|pantheon-terminal-git}}: Terminal emulator
* {{Pkg|pantheon-terminal}} or {{AUR|pantheon-terminal-git}}: Terminal emulator
* {{Pkg|pantheon-code}} or {{AUR|pantheon-code-git}}: Text editor formerly known as "Scratch"
* {{AUR|pantheon-calculator}} or {{AUR|pantheon-calculator-git}}: Calculator
* {{AUR|pantheon-calculator}} or {{AUR|pantheon-calculator-git}}: Calculator
* {{Pkg|pantheon-music}} or {{AUR|pantheon-music-git}}: Audio player formerly known as "Noise"
* {{Pkg|pantheon-music}} or {{AUR|pantheon-music-git}}: Audio player formerly known as "Noise"
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Pantheon is the default desktop environment originally created for the elementary OS distribution. It is written from scratch using Vala and the GTK3 toolkit. With regards to usability and appearance, the desktop has some similarities with GNOME Shell and macOS.
- 1 Project Status
- 2 Installation
- 3 Launching Pantheon
- 4 Configuration
- 5 Known Issues
Project Status
Although the elementary OS release schedule and toolchain are bound to Ubuntu's LTS release cycle, development moves quickly and has recently moved to github.
Unofficial repository
Alucryd's unofficial repo contains more and more up-to-date packages than the few available in community. To use it add the following lines at the top of your sources in
[extra-alucryd] Server = https://pkgbuild.com/~alucryd/$repo/$arch
The PKGBUILDs for the pantheon packages are also available in the AUR.
Desktop Environment
For the minimal Pantheon shell, install pantheon-session-gitAUR, which pulls--among other dependencies--the core components:
- cerbere-gitAUR: Watchdog service; restarts core components if they crash.
- gala-gitAUR: Window and composting manager
- wingpanel-gitAUR: Top panel (holds the launcher, clock, and indicators)
- pantheon-applications-menu-gitAUR: Application launcher formerly known as "Slingshot"
- plank: macOS-style Dock
Services and Configuration
These packages provide background services and default settings for Pantheon and elementary OS applications:
- pantheon-default-settings-gitAUR: Default appearance, behavior, and configuration; pulls in theme packages elementary-icon-theme, gtk-theme-elementary-gitAUR, and elementary-wallpapers-gitAUR
- gnome-settings-daemon-elementaryAUR: A patched gnome-settings-daemon-ubuntuAUR required by pantheon-dpms-helper-gitAUR and wingpanel-indicator-power-gitAUR
- pantheon-print-gitAUR: Print settings dialog
- pantheon-polkit-agent-gitAUR: Polkit authentication agent
These packages contribute to the look and feel of the desktop:
- elementary-icon-theme or elementary-icon-theme-gitAUR: Icon theme designed to be smooth, sexy, clear, and efficient (development version)
- lightdm-pantheon-greeterAUR or lightdm-pantheon-greeter-gitAUR: LightDM greeter
It is also recommended to install the following fonts:
- ttf-opensansAUR: Open Sans Fonts
- ttf-ralewayAUR: Raleway Font
- ttf-dejavu: Font family based on the Bitstream Vera Fonts
- ttf-droid: General-purpose fonts released by Google as part of Android
- ttf-freefont: Set of free outline fonts covering the Unicode character set
- ttf-liberation: Red Hats Liberation fonts
These are some of the original, patched, and selected packages that comprise the elementary OS software suite:
- pantheon-files or pantheon-files-gitAUR: File explorer developed from Marlin
- pantheon-terminal or pantheon-terminal-gitAUR: Terminal emulator
- pantheon-code or pantheon-code-gitAUR: Text editor formerly known as "Scratch"
- pantheon-calculatorAUR or pantheon-calculator-gitAUR: Calculator
- pantheon-music or pantheon-music-gitAUR: Audio player formerly known as "Noise"
- pantheon-videos or pantheon-videos-gitAUR: Video player formerly known as "Audience"
- pantheon-calendar-gitAUR: Calendar application formerly known as "Maya", integrates with wingpanel-indicator-datetime-gitAUR
- epiphany-pantheon-bzrAUR: Web browser replacing midori-graniteAUR
- pantheon-mail-gitAUR: Email client developed from geary
- pantheon-screenshotAUR or pantheon-screenshot-gitAUR: Screenshot tool
- eidete-bzrAUR: Simple screencaster
- pantheon-photos or pantheon-photos-gitAUR: Photo manager developed from shotwell
- pantheon-camera-gitAUR: Webcam app developed from snap-photoboothAUR
- elementary-scan-bzrAUR: Simple scan utility (does not build)
- switchboardAUR or switchboard-gitAUR: Pluggable settings manager similar to gnome-control-center
Launching Pantheon
Via Display manager
pantheon-session-gitAUR provides a gnome-session entry for display managers such as gdm or lightdm.
Autostart applications with a display manager
Pantheon is a gnome-session, and as such implements XDG Autostart.
Via xinit
Alternatively, you can use
~/.xinitrc to launch the Pantheon shell, by adding
exec cerbere to the end of the file.
Autostart applications with xinit
For applications which do not provide a systemd unit, consider these options:
- Run once when X starts:
- Add it to your
~/.xinitrcShell script, before the
exec cerbereline.
- Keep running in the background:
- Add it to the dconf key
- Should the process stop, cerbereAUR will respawn it.
- Launch from a .desktop file:
- Use a program like dapperAUR, dex-gitAUR, or fbautostartAUR to implement XDG Autostart.
Configure Pantheon via switchboardAUR or switchboard-gitAUR and its plugs (switchboard-plug-*), which must be installed separately. Not all of gnome-control-center's settings panels have been ported. In addition, except plank, all the Pantheon components store their configuration in the
org.pantheon or
io.elementary gsettings keys, which can be edited with dconf-editor.
Wingpanel does not come with any indicators; they must be installed separately.
At the minimum, you'll probably want to install:
- slingshot-launcherAUR or pantheon-applications-menu-gitAUR: Applications menu and "Run" dialog
- wingpanel-indicator-datetimeAUR or wingpanel-indicator-datetime-gitAUR: Clock and calendar widget
- wingpanel-indicator-sessionAUR or wingpanel-indicator-session-gitAUR: User and session menu (Switch user, Logout, Shutdown, etc.)
Third-party indicators
- If launched by a display manager, append
OnlyShowIn=in third-party indicators' *.desktop files
- If launched by ~/.xinitrc, add third-party indicators to one of the start-up methods described above.
- Ayatana Indicators require wingpanel-indicator-ayatanaAUR or wingpanel-indicator-ayatana-gitAUR to appear in wingpanel-gitAUR.
- indicator-sessionAUR relies on dbus methods provided by Unity for most of its functions and fails to fallback to gnome or systemd methods in its absence.
- wingpanel-indicator-session-gitAUR needs light-locker or xscreensaver-dbus-screenlockAUR installed for the
Lockmenu item.
Adding new application icons
Either drag and drop a desktop file on to the dock, or right click on a running application and select "Keep in dock". You can then reorder icons by drag and drop.
~/.config/plank/ and configuration in the gsettings key
Pantheon Files
If you want to enable context menu entries such as for file-roller to extract/compress archives, then you have to additionally install contractor or contractor-gitAUR.
To make pantheon-terminal (semi-)transparent, set the dconf key
org.pantheon.terminal.settings.opacity to your desired opacity; for pantheon-terminal-gitAUR, the background color and transparency are set by
Known Issues
Pantheon-terminal transparency
Transparency in pantheon-terminal is not yet fully functional with GTK themes other than the elmentary OS theme. Either use gtk-theme-elementaryAUR, gtk-theme-elementary-gitAUR or add this code to your theme or the override file in
Wingpanel transparency
Wingpanel is transparent by design when using gtk-theme-elementaryAUR or gtk-theme-elementary-gitAUR, and becomes opaque when a maximized window occupies your screen. However, using other GTK themes will produce a solid panel most of the time.
To achieve the former behavior within other themes, add the following lines to the end of its css or the override file in
/********************* * wingpanel support * ********************/ .panel { background-color: transparent; transition: all 1s ease-in-out; } .panel.maximized { background-color: #000; }


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The Beastie Bunch: Ten Little Beasties by Rebecca and Ed Emberley
Up to ten and back again is the premise of this latest collaboration between father-and-daughter duo Ed and Rebecca Emberley. In the familiar cadence and set to the well-known tune for "Ten Little Indians," the text simply counts up and down the weird and wacky beasties, but the illustrations are something else.
Using bright page backgrounds in glowing colors--turquoise, gold, lemon yellow, chartreuse, violet, and orange, to name a few--in their newest, Ten Little Beasties (Roaring Brook Press, 2011) the Emberleys come up with highly original critters, executed primarily in black and white, with a few color accents here and there. These accents are not necessary to differentiate the monsters, however, because each is unique in shape, size, and details, one with a central horn, several with tails, with varying numbers of eyes, and most with indescribable protuberances from different body parts. As the count goes up to ten, all cavort across the page, never in the same place, as the pages are turned.
But what goes up must come down, and as the Emberleys begin the countdown, something seems to be diminishing the beasties' numbers. and there's a bit of a surprise when the last surviving beastie appears on the final page.
Ever since Ed Emberley's creative illustrations copped a Caldecott back in 1968 for Drummer Hoff, his work has consistently continued to be in the avant garde of children's illustration. His popular picture books, such as Go Away, Big Green Monster!, and his recent collaborations with author-illustrator Rebecca, There Was An Old Monster! and last year's If You're A Monster And You Know It, have a rhythmic verve and original use of media that is truly unique. Ten Little Beasties is also a fun preschool counting book and song, and the music for the song, performed by another Emberley, Rebecca's daughter Adrian, is available online.
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Firstly, happy forthcoming new year to you all! Volume 82 is the third German collection I have made, after the krautrock special Vol19 and the Deutsch special Vol33. It has a bit of everything, 60's psych, hard rock/blues, krautrock and even some metallic gallop at the end. There is such a depth of quality music from this period in Germany's history you could spend a life-time looking for it all!
01. Apocalypse - Life Is Your Profession (1969)
from album 'apocalypse'
02. Subject ESQ. - Alone (1972)
from album 'subject esq.'
03. The Uncertain Midnight - Leaving The World (1969)
04. GÄA - Gäa (1974)
from album 'auf der bahn zum uranus'
05. Brother T. & Family - Oh Love (1970)
from album 'drillin' of the rock'
06. Frob - Spheres (1976)
from album 'frob'
07. The Petards - Flame Missing Light (1971)
from album 'pet arts'
08. Die Anderen - Neurotic Reaction (1968)
from album 'kannibal komix'
09. Nine Days Wonder - Frustration (1974)
from album 'only the dancers'
10. Elfenbein - Lost Son (1977)
from album 'made in rock'
11. Elegy - No Direction (1969)
12. Schloss - Neighbourhood (1975)
from album 'Weltschmerz'
13. Désirée - Woman (1976)
from album 'make it with a smile'
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Kraut! Demons! Kraut!
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Track 3 is a thick slice of deeply lysergic psych from a mystery band apparently called 'The Uncertain Midnight'. It first appeared in the great obscure Krautrock series of comps called 'Kraut! Demons! Kraut!' and all that's known is it's an acetate that was made in Ludwigsburg, 1969.
Vol70. They only made one album, 1974's 'Auf der Bahn zum Uranus' (trans: On the train to Uranus) and it's a shame that's all there is as it's one of the best-kept secrets in krautrock. As you can tell from the track I used here 'GÄA', they perfected long, emotive, spacey jams with ethereal guitar and flute. A one of a kind album.
Vol2) related bands that popped up, along with Asterix (Vol5), Electric Food (Vol13) and Pink Mice (not heard yet). Apparently BT&F were the original LF lineup minus John Lawton, and Peter Hesslein on guitar/vox. Completing them was Dieter Horns (bass, vocals), Peter Hecht (keyboards) and Joachin Reitenbach (drums). Brother T. was the bluesiest of the bunch, it would seem that these guys' multiple bands would put them into the 'exploitation' bracket, they seem to have been attempting almost every brand of rock there was around that time and Lucifer's Friend was the one that won through with the most notoriety.
|The Petards
|Nine Days Wonder
Mannheim's 'Nine Days Wonder' have a few connections to bands I have already used. It is actually the latter name of Maternal Joy, who's excellent, tooth-rattlingly groovy b-side 'Fat' was used on the extra-heavy Vol70. They also included saxofonist/keyboardist Freddie Münster, who played on one of my all-time fave records, Night Sun's 'Mournin' (1972), an album of such mind-blowing heaviosity that, if you have not heard it yet, I recommend you stop reading this blog right now and go listen. They started in 1966, but by the time of their later albums, N.D.W. were leaving the sixties/early seventies far behind with their own unique sound. By then they had adopted elements of Bowie and Roxy Music's glam, and a certain amount of jarring, almost proto-punk attitude. Equally, they could drift off into space with tracks like Moment. No individual track from 1975's 'Only The Dancers' can really define them, from which I have taken 'Frustration', so I recommend listening to the whole thing. There is a great Nine Days Wonder interview here.
Elegy left England in order to find fame and fortune on the continent. They toured extensively around Switzerland, Bavaria and Austria, where they recorded this single for the Atom label in 1969. After this amazing mixture of Brit Prog and KRAUT the band vanished without trace. Another great UK group that never recorded at home." This story reminds a little of Universe who I used back on Vol40.
Vol3, Vol16 and Vol42 - as you can see I like them rather a lot. These guys sound nothing like M.S.G. however, they are Germany's answer to Status Quo. So, what you get is no-nonsense, heads-down mid-paced blusey hard rock, with a hint of southern rock here and there. An interesting example of a style that was not common over there at the time. The band comprised Klaus Luley (guitar, vocals), Roger Käschner (bass) and Willi Waid (drums). The name of the album 'Weltschmerz' translates to 'world-weariness', but there seems to be some confusion about what the intended album name actually is, I have also read that the album was self-titled as 'Schloss', let me know if you can clarify this! According to RobotsForRonnie, "...the band's self-titled debut was released in the US but went virtually unnoticed. The band fizzled by the next year, with Luley later reappearing in Tokyo, Craaft and Douglas. The post-split activities of Kaeschner and Waid are unknown."
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Thanks for listening! Rich
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