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General Fund receipts increased 14.3 percent in February compared to same month last year
Increase was $82.8 million
FRANKFORT, Ky. (March 11, 2015) —The Office of State Budget Director reported on Turesday that February's General Fund receipts rose 14.3 percent compared to February of last year, an increase of $82.8 million. Total revenues for the month were $661.0 million, compared to $578.2 million during February 2014. Receipts have now grown 4 percent for the first eight months of FY15.
The official revenue estimate requires a 3.6 percent revenue growth for the entire fiscal year. To meet the official revenue estimate, receipts must grow 2.8 percent over the last four months of the fiscal year.
"General Fund revenues have grown over 6 percent in the past four months," said state budget director Jane Driskell. "January collections in individual income tax declined 7.5 percent while February receipts grew 23.5 percent, for a two month total of 5.6 percent. Overall, February's strong revenue performance reiterates our belief that General Fund revenues remain on track to meet the official revenue estimate."
Among the major accounts:
Individual income tax collections grew 23.5 percent in February and have grown 6.2 percent though the first eight months of FY15.
Sales and use tax receipts increased 4.9 percent for the month and have grown 4.9 percent year-to-date.
Corporation income tax receipts increased $4.6 million in February but have decreased 0.9 percent for the year.
Property tax collections decreased 2.7 percent for the month but have increased 1.2 percent year-to-date.
Cigarette tax receipts grew 16.8 percent for the month and have fallen 2.8 percent year- to-date.
Coal severance tax receipts increased 16.5 percent but are down 4.9 percent through the first eight months of the fiscal year.
Road Fund receipts fell 9.1 percent in February 2015 with collections of $112.8 million. The official Road Fund revenue estimate calls for revenues to decline 0.9 percent for the fiscal year. Based on year-to-date tax collections, revenues can decrease 2.8 percent for the remainder of FY15 and still meet the estimate.
Motor fuels and motor vehicle usage tax collections both declined in February: motor fuels fell 8.6 percent, motor vehicle usage tax fell 8.2 percent. The drop in motor fuels taxes is the result of a decline in the tax rate while the fall in usage tax collections is in large part due to the poor weather over the final two weeks of the month and the continuing impact of the trade-in-credit.
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Let's face it, we all have a ton of jewelry laying around on our dressers, nightstands, bathroom counters – really, anywhere that it will fit! So, instead of scrambling to find your favorite earrings every morning, try these six creative jewelry storage ideas!
Going for the country chic look? Use the head of a rake and hang all of your necklaces from it! Best part? You can paint or stain this any color to match your decor.
Make adorable cubby holes for all of your jewelry and hang it proudly!
Don't want to hang it on your wall? Try storing your baubles in a drawer insert. This is a great way to keep all your jewelry in one place and organized.
These bodies aren't just for planning outfits! Use them to display your jewelry – and it makes a fabulous decor piece.
Frame it up! Find an adorable frame and add a cloth or wire background to add your adorable pieces too.
Love collecting antique tea cups or bowls? They're beautiful for showing off and organizing your jewelry.
How do you store all of your jewelry??


Palestinian artist Jumana Emil Abboud's new exhibition at BALTIC will bring together a selection of new and recent work (including her mesmerising 2013 film I Feel Nothing) using the folklore and fairy tales of her homeland to explore the universal ideas of memory, loss, resilience and identity. Jumana sees patterns and relationships between the supernatural and magical world of these fairy tales, and our own place and sense of belonging within the real world, exploring them through a variety of mediums, including video, performance, text, and drawings.
The retelling of history, the rituals behind it all and its fragmentation over time becomes a tapestry with which Jumana investigates the way in which we view our own past, our own sense of place and time and how all of this can become intertwined with universal icons that appear across myths, legend and story. There's a fascinating juxtaposition between the considered, sweeping beauty of her video work and the raw, at times almost childlike (but no less visually arresting), drawings on display that reflects the constant conflict and process of metamorphosis connected to these concepts within an individual, as well as the ongoing and ever changing fight in her homeland for its own right to belong in the world.
Jumana Emil Abboud's exhibition is at BALTIC, Gateshead from Friday 6th May until Sunday 2nd October.


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During the Playoffs Many Cubans Feel Like a People
Yenisel Rodriguez Perez
HAVANA TIMES — The state is nothing, the people are everything. This is why we see state institutions trying to prey on the popular enthusiasm for the current national baseball playoffs.
This is one of the few genuinely popular festivities that still survive in Cuba. And this is especially true in the capital, where the anti-popular policies of the state have been the most radical in their attempt to contain any civic potential that characterizes cosmopolitan cities like Havana.
Many people look forward to the playoffs so that they can in some way participate in an activity of the people. When a team in the series performs well, a miracle occurs. Nothing and no one is able to repress or oppose the joy, laughter and euphoria of its followers.
As the current Cuban baseball playoffs enter its final stretch, two provinces are favored to enjoy the divine grace of those temporary liberties and licenses conceded to the plebeian masses.
All that's needed is for some significant occurrence in the playoffs to make known what remains of us as a people – with our hatreds and loves, but also still possessing shades of public-spiritedness, political judgment and popular activism.
Some days ago, just minutes after the Ciego de Avila team beat the Las Tunas squad in the quarter-finals, one of its members was surprised to see how the fans "hit the streets in celebration."
In his province they waited for them to celebrate the last day of carnival, something I imagine must be quite special.
To be a people means needing to take part in activities involving collective and genuine emotion. Today the national baseball playoffs makes me feel like I have a sense of "the people," it makes me feel a part of them…giving me a sense of us.
If the team from the capital wins, the city will re-live that collective ecstasy that many of us residents of the Santos Suarez neighborhood have experienced.
What will be decided on the playing field will be those who will experience the joy of winning the playoffs!
…even if it's only a temporary political ecstasy in a society mired in the complete sclerosis of the state.
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As a frequent commenter to Havana Times, I have been called "gloom and doom", "pessimistic" and those were the compliments! Now I wish to say something good about Cuba. I went to a national championship baseball game two years ago in the Latino America stadium. I think it costs me 10cup to get in. Everyone there was well-behaved (no beer or rum is sold) and it was truly a family-style outing. I also went to a World Series Game here in the US last fall. I had lower deck seats near first base. My tickets were $250 apiece! There was an idiot drunk out his mind two rows above me. He and his cohorts were screaming obscenities like someone was paying them to do it. If the ticket price didn't kill the "family" atmosphere, the $5.00 12-ounce beers certainly did. There was no comparison in terms of fan-friendliness. …. OK, I can't resist this, the bathrooms in the Cuban stadium were deplorable, If there were 15,000 fans there must have been 5,000 police. The games were all played in the daytime because there were no working lights for night games. No shade to be found anywhere so the sun took its toll. And so on. Still, Cuba did more right than they did wrong with this one.

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I was having a sexual relationship with a coworker. He decided he was going to get a hotel room for the weekend. Before I got paid, I told him I would have $25.00, which I thought I would. But when I saw my paycheck, I could not pay the $25.00. He says I lied to him about it. He wants me to reimburse him $25.00 for the hotel room he decided to get. He stayed at the hotel, and I left. I don't think it's right that he want me to reimburse him $25.00 for a hotel room he wanted to get in the first place. He is out of town right now and texted me yesterday telling me I am a liar and that I should never said I was going to have $25.00 when I knew I wasn't. I told him I had to pay rent and my rent was late. He texted me saying I need to get two or three jobs.
Hello, and thank you for your question. It really is up to you to decide if you owe him the $25.00. If you feel like it is the right thing to do based on your discussion with him, then pay when you can. I am actually much more concerned with how he is treating you over $25.00. I know that it can be a lot of money if you don't have much, but that doesn't give someone the right to call you names and harass you through texts. You may want to take some time and think about your relationship and make sure that these are the qualities and behaviors you want in a sexual partner.


An Egg Stinger in Tropical Jungle.
Egg Stingers are combat automatons constructed by Dr. Ivo "Eggman" Robotnik, deployed by the mad scientist in and around Soleanna during Sonic the Hedgehog (2006). They are named only in the game's official strategy guide.
A variant of the more common Egg Gunner robot, painted red instead of white, the Egg Stinger model trades the Gunner's arm-mounted vulcan cannon for a second missile launcher. They have the ability to hover with jet-boosters installed in their legs, and have the same light armour as the Egg Gunners, destructible with a single spin attack.


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Our game Frontiers is presented at the exhibition "GrenzParcours // Walk the line!" as a part of Lichter Filmfestival in Frankfurt.
Some borders are visible to the naked eye. Others only become tangible through stories, conversations or pictures. The GrenzParcours, an exhibition tour through the festival center, shows artistic works of political and spatial drawings of lines, of societal demarcation and individual isolation. They reflect migration and flight, surveillance, infinity and gender. Selected photographs, maps, video projections and computer games invite visitors at different stations to linger, look or play.


Doubles takes you beyond the rote application of rules and into the realm of critical and creative thinking. The first three chapters examine the takeout double, advancing a takeout double, and doubler's rebid and the subsequent auction. Taken together, these chapters provide a complete course on the many issues associated with the classic takeout double and the kinds of issues experts think about when making best use of what has been called the game's most versatile call. Expanding the scope of the double, the fourth chapter looks at balancing and other doubles. After reading this book, you will certainly find yourself to be a more judicious player who can accurately describe hands in competitive auctions.


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US to resume policy for asylum-seekers to wait in Mexico
By ELLIOT SPAGAT, Associated Press
Migrants leave Huixtla, Chiapas state, Mexico, Oct. 27, 2021, as they continue their trek north toward Mexico's northern states and the U.S. border.
AP Photo/Marco Ugarte
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Migrants seeking to enter the United States will again have to stay in Mexico as they await immigration hearings as the Biden administration reluctantly announced plans Thursday to comply with a court order and accept conditions set out by Mexico for resuming the Trump-era policy.
Mexico's foreign relations secretary said Mexico will allow returns, beginning next week, in light of U.S. concessions "for humanitarian reasons and for temporary stays."
Revival of the "Remain in Mexico" policy comes under a court order even as the Biden administration maneuvers to end it in a way that survives legal scrutiny. President Joe Biden scrapped the policy, but a lawsuit by Texas and Missouri has forced him to put it back into effect, subject to Mexico's acceptance.
About 70,000 asylum-seekers have been subject to the policy, which President Donald Trump introduced in January 2019 and which Biden suspended on his first day in office.
Illegal border crossings fell sharply after Mexico, facing Trump's threat of higher tariffs, acquiesced in 2019 to the policy's rapid expansion. Asylum-seekers were victims of major violence while waiting in Mexico and faced a slew of legal obstacles, such as access to attorneys and case information.
Migrants are expected to be returned starting Monday at one border city and soon after in three others, U.S. officials said. They are San Diego and Texas crossings in El Paso, Laredo and Brownsville. The sequence has yet to be determined.
The Department of Homeland Security said Thursday that it was acting to comply with a court order but that Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas believes the policy "has endemic flaws, imposed unjustifiable human costs, pulled resources and personnel away from other priority efforts, and failed to address the root causes of irregular migration."
The dual announcements follow intense discussions between the U.S. and Mexico after U.S. District Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk, a Trump appointee in Amarillo, Texas, ordered the policy be reinstated, subject to Mexico's participation.
The policy's new iteration, outlined for reporters by Biden administration officials who spoke on the condition that they not be named, includes major additions and changes that Mexico demanded.
All migrants subject to the policy will be vaccinated against COVID-19. Adults will get the Johnson & Johnson vaccine, which requires only one shot. Children who are eligible under U.S. guidelines will get the Pfizer shot, with second shots when they come to the U.S. for their first hearings.
The U.S. will try to complete cases within 180 days, a response to Mexico's concerns that they will languish. The Justice Department is assigning 22 immigration judges to work on these cases exclusively.
U.S. authorities will ask migrants if they fear being returned to Mexico instead of relying on them to raise concerns unprompted. If the migrants express fear, they will be screened and have 24 hours to find an attorney or representative.
The Biden administration is working to ensure migrants' safety when they travel to and from court, including within Mexico. Migrants returned from Laredo and Brownsville, where Mexican border cities are especially dangerous, will be moved to locations further inside Mexico.
Migrants from Western Hemisphere countries will be eligible. U.S. officials haven't said how many will be processed daily. The administration has kept in place another Trump-era policy that allows it to return Central Americans to Mexico on the grounds of preventing the spread of COVID-19.
Migrants will have an opportunity to meet with attorneys before each hearing. The State Department is working with Mexico on locations for video and phone access to attorneys in the U.S.
The changes mirror many conditions that Mexico laid out in a press release last week. Mexico also said "vulnerable" people should be exempt, including unaccompanied children, pregnant women, physically or mentally ill people, older people, indigenous people and members of the LGBTQ community.
"The Mexican government reaffirms its commitment to migrant rights as well as to safe, orderly, regulated migration," Mexico's foreign relations secretary said in a statement confirming that the country accepted the Biden administration's changes and additions.
Mexico is also seeking money from the U.S. for shelters and other organizations to substantially increase support for migrants waiting in Mexico.
Many U.S.-based legal aid groups that have represented asylum-seekers waiting in Mexico say they will no longer take such cases, raising questions about how the U.S. can satisfy Mexico's insistence on better access to counsel. Administration officials say they believe there are enough other lawyers who will represent asylum-seekers sent back to Mexico.
Photos: The border under President Biden
FILE - A Haitian migrant uses the Rio Grande to take a bath after crossing a dam from Mexico to the United States, Sept. 17, 2021, in Del Rio, Texas. The Border Patrol encountered migrants in South Texas more often than ever in June and July, dashing expectations for a common summer slowdown. In September, about 15,000 mostly Haitian refugees were camped under a bridge in the small border town of Del Rio, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay, File)
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FILE - Mounted U.S. Border Patrol agents attempt to contain migrants as they cross the Rio Grande from Ciudad Acuña, Mexico, into Del Rio, Texas, Sept. 19, 2021. The administration began a massive expulsion of thousands of Haitians while allowing thousands of others to stay in the U.S. The uneven response, which at one point included Border Patrol agents on horseback appearing to use reins as whips to corral Haitian asylum seekers, sparked sharp criticism and underscored for many a failed border policy. (AP Photo/Felix Marquez, File)
Felix Marquez
FILE - A Border Patrol agent talks to migrants after they were detained and taken into custody, March 21, 2021, in Abram-Perezville, Texas. Biden took office on Jan. 20 and almost immediately, numbers of migrants exceeded expectations. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)
Julio Cortez
FILE - Haitian migrants walk to a bus after they were processed and released after spending time at a makeshift camp near the International Bridge, Sept. 19, 2021, in Del Rio, Texas. Biden and senior officials talked tough — "Do not come," Vice President Kamala Harris warned on a June visit to Guatemala, repeating herself for emphasis — but migrants who kept coming spoke of the change in presidential administrations and stories from friends and relatives who were quickly released in the United States. (AP Photo/Eric Gay, File)
FILE - A group of migrants mainly from Honduras and Nicaragua wait along a road after turning themselves in upon crossing the U.S.-Mexico border, in La Joya, Texas, May 17, 2021. Biden took office on Jan. 20 and almost immediately, numbers of migrants exceeded expectations. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull, File)
Gregory Bull
FILE - Vice President Kamala Harris listens to a question during a news conference, June 7, 2021, at the National Palace in Guatemala City. Biden took office on Jan. 20 and almost immediately, numbers of migrants exceeded expectations. Biden and senior officials talked tough — "Do not come," Harris warned, repeating herself for emphasis. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin, File)
Jacquelyn Martin
FILE - A child sleeps on the shoulder of a woman as they prepare to board a bus to San Antonio moments after a group of migrants, many from Haiti, were released from custody upon crossing the U.S.-Mexico border in search of asylum in Del Rio, Texas on Sept. 22, 2021. Biden and senior officials talked tough — "Do not come," Vice President Kamala Harris warned on a June visit to Guatemala, repeating herself for emphasis — but migrants who kept coming spoke of the change in presidential administrations and stories from friends and relatives who were quickly released in the United States. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)
FILE - Vice President Kamala Harris, left, listens as President Joe Biden delivers remarks on immigration, in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington on Feb. 2, 2021. Biden took office on Jan. 20 and almost immediately, numbers of migrants exceeded expectations. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci, File)
FILE - A woman from Guatemala weeps as she carries her child after being smuggled across the Rio Grande river in Roma, Texas, March 30, 2021. Biden took office on Jan. 20 and almost immediately, numbers of migrants exceeded expectations. (AP Photo/Dario Lopez-Mills, File)
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FILE - Young child walks alone through the brush after being smuggled across the Rio Grande river in Roma, Texas, March 24, 2021. Children traveling alone shattered previous highs in March, making up most of the more than 4,500 people housed in temporary tents that were designed for 250 under COVID-19 standards. (AP Photo/Dario Lopez-Mills, File)
FILE - Migrants walk to be processed by the U.S. Border Patrol after crossing the Rio Grande on May 14, 2021, in Roma. Texas. Biden took office on Jan. 20 and almost immediately, numbers of migrants exceeded expectations. (Joel Martinez/The Monitor via AP, File)
Joel Martinez
FILE - Migrant families wade through shallow waters towards Roma, Texas, March 24, 2021. Biden took office on Jan. 20 and almost immediately, numbers of migrants exceeded expectations. (AP Photo/Dario Lopez-Mills, File)
FILE - A child weeps as he is unloaded from an inflatable raft after being smuggled into the United States by crossing the Rio Grande River in Roma, Texas. March 28, 2021. Children traveling alone shattered previous highs in March, making up most of the more than 4,500 people housed in temporary tents that were designed for 250 under COVID-19 standards. (AP Photo/Dario Lopez-Mills, File)
FILE - Migrants, many from Haiti, wade across the Rio Grande from Del Rio, Texas, to return to Ciudad Acuna, some to avoid possible deportation from the U.S. and others to get supplies on Sept. 22, 2021. In September, about 15,000 mostly Haitian migrants camped in the small Texas border town of Del Rio. (AP Photo/Fernando Llano, File)
Fernando Llano
FILE - Immigrants are processed by the U.S. Border Patrol after crossing the Rio Grande on May 22, 2021, in Roma, Texas. Biden took office on Jan. 20 and almost immediately, numbers of migrants exceeded expectations. (Joel Martinez/The Monitor via AP, File)
FILE - Migrants, many from Haiti, wade across the Rio Grande river from Del Rio, Texas, to return to Ciudad Acuña, Mexico, Sept. 20, 2021, to avoid deportation from the U.S. The Border Patrol encountered migrants in South Texas more often than ever in June and July, dashing expectations for a common summer slowdown. In September, about 15,000 mostly Haitian refugees were camped under a bridge in the small border town of Del Rio, Texas. (AP Photo/Felix Marquez, File)
FILE - Three young migrants hold hands as they run in the rain at an intake area after turning themselves in upon crossing the U.S.-Mexico border in Roma, Texas, May 11, 2021. Biden took office on Jan. 20 and almost immediately, numbers of migrants exceeded expectations. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull, File)
FILE - Migrants, most from Haiti, cross the Rio Grande towards Del Rio, Texas, from Ciudad Acuña, Mexico, Sept. 23, 2021. In September, about 15,000 mostly Haitian refugees were camped under a bridge in the small border town. (AP Photo/Felix Marquez, File)
FILE - Children lie inside a pod at the main detention center for unaccompanied children in the Rio Grande Valley run by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), in Donna, Texas, March 30, 2021. Health and Human Services belatedly, aided by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, opened about a dozen emergency holding centers within about a month to process unaccompanied children. (AP Photo/Dario Lopez-Mills, Pool, File)
FILE - People cross the U.S.-Mexico border early March 24, 2021, in Roma, Texas. The Rio Grande Valley came alive each night with inflatable rafts carrying families across the meandering river. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)
FILE - Supporters of immigration reform march while asking for a path to citizenship and an end to detentions and deportations, April 28, 2021, in Washington. Biden took office on Jan. 20 and almost immediately, numbers of migrants exceeded expectations. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin, File)
FILE - Migrants, many from Haiti, are seen at an encampment along the Del Rio International Bridge near the Rio Grande, Sept. 21, 2021, in Del Rio, Texas. About 15,000 mostly Haitian refugees were camped under the bridge in the small border town. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
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Goodbye 'godsend': Expiration of child tax credits hits home for US families
For the first time in half a year, U.S. families on Friday are going without a monthly deposit from the child tax credit. A closer look at the impact.
The CDC updated its mask guidelines. What to know about 'the highest level of protection'
Here's what you need to know about masks like N95s, where to get them and how to use them safely.
Cannabis compounds may stop COVID-19 infection, study suggests
Researchers from Oregon State University published a study suggesting cannabis compounds known as hemp can prevent coronavirus from entering human cells.
US weather update: Winter storm making trek across US, from Northwest possibly to Atlanta
A winter storm is sweeping across the U.S., from the Northwest through the Upper Midwest and threatening severe weather in the heart of the South. Get the latest forecast.
Report: Hostages apparently taken at Texas synagogue
Authorities say a man apparently took hostages Saturday during services at a synagogue near Fort Worth, Texas. It wasn't clear how many people were in the building.
Federal testing website launches next week with limit of 4 tests per home
The tests will be provided at no cost, including no shipping fee. The White House said "tests will typically ship within 7-12 days of ordering."
US to allow teen semi drivers in test apprenticeship program
The federal government is moving forward with a plan to let teenagers drive big rigs from state to state in a test program.
How's he doing? Americans weigh in on Biden's first year
It's no surprise: A cross-section of U.S. residents remain divided over Joe Biden and his policies. Plus, a look at Jill Biden's "healing" role as a first lady who's kept her day job.
Queen removes Prince Andrew's military roles, patronages
Prince Andrew's military affiliations and royal patronages have been returned to Queen Elizabeth II with her "approval and agreement," Buckingham Palace has announced.
Texas rabbi says he, 2 hostages escaped synagogue hostage-taker
The rabbi said he threw a chair at the gunman and then escaped with two other hostages after a 10-hour standoff. The hostage taker was killed.
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HDF5 files (https://support.hdfgroup.org) are a convenient format for storing related data and information. HDF5 is the basis of the netCDF format used in Generic Mapping Tools and the native format for the most recent versions of Matlab. Storing your data or computations in HDF5 allows you to import the data into many different tools and into the most common computer languages (Python handles them very well (see http://www.h5py.org) , C and Fortran are more tedious, but well supported – see the hdfgroup pages for libraries and documentation).
Mathematica can be used to store data in HDF5 files as long as you keep things simple. To my knowledge, you cannot export HDF5 attributes using Mathematica. But you can easily create and use relatively simple HDF5 file. Simple is often a good choice. The following lines can get you started. You simple use the Export command and it handles all the details (and there are many details, for example, if you are using fortran).
The file suffix ".h5" on the end of the filename identifies the HDF5 file format. The variables theModel and dsprsn are Mathematica lists containing numerical values. I tend to think of the lists as tables of values like you would see in a spreadsheet. I include a description of the data by exporting a string (infoString) into the 00README.txt dataset. This is not an ideal approach, but it is easy, simple, and works for my internal research applications.
Once HDF5 files are created, they can be loaded as easily and displayed, used in computations, etc. You can also use simple tools to explore (and even edit) the HDF5 file to make sure that the process works. Definitely get the command line tools from https://support.hdfgroup.org. One handy, simple interactive tool is HDFView, which I often use to double check things in the data that I've written.


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21 - The confusion surrounding 'use tabs to indent, spaces to justify' is gone.
25   to use tab stops of eight positions.
28 - It is the QEMU coding style.
30Do not leave whitespace dangling off the ends of lines.
34Lines should be 80 characters; try not to make them longer.
38lines much longer than 80 characters.
43   let them keep doing it.
45   line length.  Eighty is traditional.
47   at all that white space on the left!") moot.
48 - It is the QEMU coding style.
57and is therefore likely to be changed.
60readers that they are seeing a wrapped version; otherwise avoid this prefix.
91ambiguity and avoids needless churn when lines are added or removed.
92Furthermore, it is the QEMU coding style.
102be placed at the top of the block even if there are statements above.
104block to a separate function altogether.
116Rationale: Yoda conditions (as in 'if (1 == a)') are awkward to read.
118even when the constant is on the right.
122We use traditional C-style /* */ comments and avoid // comments.
125consistency of style. The checkpatch script will warn you about this.
133This is the same format required by the Linux kernel coding style.
142comment from the surrounding code.
156another_trace(int cssid, int ssid, int dev_num) "bus id: %x.%x.%04x"
161data_dump(uint8_t c1, uint8_t c2, uint8_t c3) "bytes (in hex): %02x %02x %02x"
167only in Qemu. Also dumping raw data bytes with '0x' is less readable.
171Do not use printf flag '#', like '%#x'.


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Home/News/Ryan Reynolds Shares A Brand New Deadpool 2 Poster
Ryan Reynolds Shares A Brand New Deadpool 2 Poster
Vansh MehraFebruary 6, 2018
This year is going to be full of Marvel goodies as we are getting 6 Superhero movies inspired by Marvel comics. 3 of them belong to Marvel studios and are a part of the MCU. 2 belong to 21st Century Fox and one will be released by Sony. Deadpool 2 is one of the most anticipated movies out of these 6. With Deadpool 2 almost 3 months away, we can expect more and more marketing to kick in very soon.
Till now, we have a lot of information on the movie, and we know what we could expect from it, but we still haven't got a full-fledged trailer for the upcoming movie. We have only seen a teaser for the movie which was not more than 10 seconds as Deadpool was painting for more than a minute in that teaser. Still, it was very funny to watch.
Luckily, we are closing in on the first trailer of the movie as it has been reported that the trailer is supposed to come out in the next week with another hugely anticipated Marvel movie, Black Panther. But today is yet another lucky day as Ryan Reynolds himself tweeted a brand new poster for the Deadpool 2.
Reynolds released this poster in the typical 'Deadpool' fashion. In the poster, we can see Deadpool enjoying the rain as if he were singing 'Let it rain over me'. Only the raindrops over here are a million bullets falling from the sky. Reynolds tweeted the poster with the Flashdance tagline: "Take your passion. And make it happen." Here's a look at the new poster for the movie.
Last month, Ryan Reynolds teased Deadpool's favorite weapons on Instagram and Twitter as well. It was a really smart marketing technique on the part of the movie as a similar marketing was adopted by the first Deadpool movie as well. Reynolds shared a photo of his two Katanas as a way to celebrate the new release date for the movie, as the official release date of the movie moved from June 1 to May 18, 2018. Have a look at his post:
There was something really interesting and eye catchy in these two Katanas as we can see that they are named "Bea" and "Arthur. Each Katana over here has a gilded hilt, having both these respective names engraved at the bottom.
Within this Marvel Universe (The X-verse), the smart-mouthed mercenary has a deep obsession (that some might consider a bit unhealthy) with the classic sitcom, The Golden Girls, and with Bea Arthur, who plays Dorothy Zbornak in that series, in particular. The first Deadpool also movie featured a Bea Arthur Easter Egg through one of Wade Wilson's outfit choices as he was seen wearing a shirt with the actress' face on it in one of the scenes of the R-rated flick.
Even in the Deadpool comics, his Katanas have the name of the Emmy-winning actress engraved, even though the recent 'Deadpool & Cable: Split Second' series claims that the Katanas are named "Oates" and "Hall" after the famous musical duo John Oates and Daryl Hall.
We can be really hyped this time as the element of fun is doubled, the budget it bigger and there are many new characters coming in. Also, David Leitch who is the new genius of action movies is going to direct this movie taking over the movie from Tim Miller who led the first movie to remarkable success.
The new characters which are coming in this time are Cable, Domino and even Juggernaut (rumored) along with the old ones which are Colossus, Teenage Negasonic Warhead, Copy Cat, Blind Owl, Wade's best friend Weasel and Dopinder (the cab driver).
The movie will come out on May 18, just 2 weeks after Avengers: Infinity War. The movie will star Ryan Reynolds as Deadpool, Morena Baccarin as Vanessa/Copy Cat, T. J. Miller as Weasel, Leslie Uggams as Blind Al, Brianna Hildebrand as Negasonic Teenage Warhead, Stefan Kapičić as the voice of Colossus, Zazie Beetz as Neena Thurman / Domino, Josh Brolin as Nathan Summers /Cable and Jack Kesy as Black Tom Cassidy.
Tell us in the comments how you found the new Deadpool 2 poster because even better than what we could expect.
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I cannot enable my Synsptics TouchPad in my Toshiba A-135-S4537 laptop. I have Win 7 Home Priemun 32 Bit OS. The touchpad worked fine before I disabled it but when I tried to enable it again it would not work. The Device Manager says that the driver is up to date. I uninstalled the driver and reinstalled it again to no avail. The Device Manager says that the touchpad is installed and working fine but actually does not work. Can anyone help me correct this problem?


Austerity is a bitter pill to swallow. But it is even more galling when we realize that it is the wrong medicine for the economy. So-called experts say that the benefits of a radical free market agenda will trickle down to regular families.
Meanwhile, the wealth and income in this country are increasingly concentrated in the hands of the top 1per cent, household debt is at an all-time high, poverty is at unacceptable levels, and the gap between rich and poor is an absolute canyon. Corporate executives are paying themselves multimillion-dollar salaries and bonuses while exploiting tax loopholes, and bankers are being bailed out with our tax dollars. But the tide is turning. Faced with growing inequality and cutback to government programs, public opinion polls show strong support for tax fairness, including raising taxes on the rich and on corporations.
The Great Revenue Robbery shows us how tax policy can help rebuild our social programs, reduce the gap between rich and poor, restore environmental respon sibility, and revitalize our democracy.
The book is a practical resource when debating equitable taxation. I especially like Chapter 2 by Diana Gibson entitled,"The Overton Window and the Left" which provides this reader with a historical overview of how Capitalism planned to impliment its agenda including the reduction in Corporate taxation. Richard Swifts contribution to the book in Chapter 3 is very good too. He accurately describes how the Corporate owned media has been consolidated into," a few hands" and those few hands believe in and support the reduction in Corportae taxation in print. Mr. Swift also outlines how the public requires to take back a free and open press which I aggree with. My suggestion to him and others is to read John Millers 1999 book," Yesterdays News - Why Canada's Daily Newspapers are Failing Us" because if those that read the book take a look at page 54 starting at the middle of the page and reading on until the middle of the next page, one will find a plausible solution to this problem. I was ,"kinda" surprised by Jim Stanfords contribution but maybe his topic requires alot of graphs, pictures and words not normally used in everyday taxation discussions to convey a complex subject to start with. My father worked for Revenue Canada from 1950-81 and saw what was happening in the middle to late 60's. He also was a veteran of WW2 and was very dissappointed in the direction. Keep up the good work," Canadians for Tax Fairness".
book," Yesterdays News - Why Canada's Daily Newspapers are Failing Us"
the good work," Canadians for Tax Fairness".


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This Kutchinsky bracelet is a unique and stunning testament to the post-war designs of the well-known brand that started in 1893. This 18k yellow gold bracelet was made in 1959 under the Kutchinsky jewellery house and displays the mot intracate woven design to the gold. Gleaming with a basket weave design and reinforcement to both edges of the bracelet this is not only beautiful but full of character. Secured with a box clasp and safety catch. Signed Kutchinsky, Britsh maker's marks, dated 1959. Total weight 145.30g. Length 8in.


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In this video, we learn how to speak Spanish by asking what time. The phrase, "a que hora" translates to "at what time" in English. The word "termina" means "it ends" ad "empieza" means it begins. You can ask questions using these words, such as what time a concert starts, what time school starts, what time a party begins, etc. Practice learning how to say the hours of the day in Spanish so you can respond to someone when they ask you what time it is. When answering this question, you will start with "a la" and end the answer with the time of day!
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Today I visited the Boulder Farmers Market and the only thing that was disappointing was that I didn't have a bigger bag and a cart with wheels. It was, in my friends words, "better than Whole foods" and that is saying a lot.
If the bee disappeared from the face of the earth, man would only have four years left to live.
There were so many yummy vegetables. From beans to cinnamon rolls they had everything… All fresh, all organic and all good.
We met a young woman selling infused honey to help with nervous system issues and other ailments. They had their own bee farm, Highland Honey Bees. Their honey is as close to raw as you can get. They do not heat the honey, instead it is creamed so that it will never crystalize.
This video features Tim Brod, owner of Boulder-based Highland Honey Bees. He discusses the effect pesticides have on bees and why it is so important to work toward a pesticide free world.
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The Market spanned an entire block in Downtown Boulder with a food section with a band playing and nice places to sit and listen or watch. There were wines, vegetables, plants & bakery items. I wanted to try everything.
If you're ever in Boulder you need to visit the Farmers Market. And if you're not in Boulder you should look up a Farmers Market in your area. What better way to get your food than fresh and local?


I don't know about you, but there are times that I struggle with body image. It's a silly thing, really, but it's so easy to compare ourselves. At times I struggle with comparing myself with those around me, media images, and even to what I used to look like in my early twenties.
Recently, a friend and I had a deep and honest conversation about this very topic. This conversation really got me thinking and really made me realize that I need to make a change.
You see, I've always known that I should accept myself the way I am and that I should love myself, in theory. In practice, though, I haven't really loved myself and the way I look. You see, I've wanted to look the way I looked in my 20's and that just isn't reality.
The conversation that my friend and I had regarding body image was so, so good. You see, we began to talk about our daughters. Between the two of us, we actually have five daughters and both of us are recognizing the importance of modeling acceptance of our bodies because of them.
What do I portray when I complain about the fact that those pants make me look fat or that I wish I could just lose some weight?
-Does that kind of attitude make her think that if Mom doesn't think she's good enough, maybe I'm not either?
What do I portray when I try dieting over and over again?
What do I portray when I delete photos of myself because I hate how I look in them?
-Do I teach her to critique herself unnecessarily?
When I obsess over what the scale says, do I teach her to do the same?
Anyways, these and many more questions have been running through my mind in the last while. Through it all, I've been recognizing that this isn't an overnight change. I've been feeding my mind with this negativity so long that it's gonna take me awhile to change it.
Now you might be nodding your head in agreement and thinking, "Yep, I do all these things." But now you are wondering exactly what you can do instead.
#1: Develop an attitude of gratitude.
-I'm thankful that I have strong legs that carry me where I need to go.
-I'm thankful that I have strong arms that help me lift my baby.
-I'm thankful that God and my husband love me just the way I am.
-I'm thankful for my (insert favorite asset).
And the list goes on. If it's hard for you, I encourage you to start looking in the mirror and telling yourself that you are beautiful just the way you are.
#2: Instead of yo-yo dieting, perhaps you and your daughter can begin by learning how to eat a healthier diet and include some fun exercise in your life.
-A friend recently told me she had had her daughter study the Canada Food Guide and write a short paper on what a healthy diet it. I thought that was a fun way to start!
#3: When you want to delete that photo, remember that it might be a memory that your kids might one day hang onto.
#4: Instead of obsessing about the scale, maybe it's time to put it away.
-I, personally, put the scale away in November of last year and I haven't stepped on it since. It has changed my life, literally. I choose to monitor my weight by making sure my tight pants still fit.
If you're struggling with accepting yourself, I encourage you to check out what God says about you.
Not only that, but Genesis also says that when God created you, he looked at you and he saw you as good. I tell my children often that God doesn't make junk. The same is true for you.
How about you? Do you or your daughter struggle with body image? How do you work to accept yourself or to help your daughter to do the same?
I agree with your diet plan. Gage it by your pants on whether they fit or not. I try not to weigh too much. It makes me eat more when I eat.
That's an interesting point, Julie. I think I also may eat more when I'm always weighing myself. Thanks for stopping by!


Louisiana's fragmented past has fused together to create a modern-day holiday destination that few others can replicate. A one-time French colony and Spanish protectorate, the south-eastern US state is now a sprawling mass of prairieland and welcoming cities inhabited by those who know how to enjoy life.
Louisiana holidays will give you a true taste of the American Deep South, so you will do well to make eating out a focal point of your stay. Louisiana Creole and Cajun cuisine draws from the colonial influences that pre-dated the formation of the US, meaning European and West African flavours are prominent. Gumbo is a traditional seafood stew, while the rice dish, jambalaya, combines chicken, sausage and fresh shrimp. Smoky grills and relaxed pizzerias offer different dining experiences, and if you're looking for something a little more highbrow you will be able to find plenty of fine dining restaurants.
Louisiana residents have an undeniable zest for life that helps to add another spark to your stay. Neighbourhood bars let you immerse yourself in the culture of each region and swap stories with locals. Many destinations play live music and, just like the food, the influence of the state's past is obvious. Jazz and rhythm & blues evolved greatly in New Orleans, while famous names from rockabilly, rap and hip-hop also shaped their sound here. The performing arts are also an important feature, and you will find theatrical productions across the state as well as dance and visual arts. If you're a sports fan, a trip to New Orleans may give you the chance to watch the New Orleans Pelicans basketball team play an NBA match at the Smoothie King Centre. College football is big in the state as well, and a ticket to watch the Louisiana State University Tigers play will let you immerse yourself in the unique atmosphere of a game day.
An introduction to Louisiana history and culture can be enjoyed at Louisiana State Museum, where a wide collection of exhibits and artefacts paint a picture of the area's birth and growth. The museum comprises nine separate sites across the state which frequently present something new to discover. Louisiana Military Museum is a must for those interested in the region's past conflicts, while the Louisiana Art & Science Museum encourages learning and discovery for all visitors.
There should be time for shopping during your time in the Deep South, and with so many dedicated outlets you surely won't be disappointed. The Mall of Louisiana at Baton Rouge couples big-name brands with smaller stores where you can pick up clothing, shoes, homewares, and so much more. The Flea Market of Louisiana is the largest in the state with over 400 booths, while the farmers' markets in Covington, Eunice, Hammond and Lake Charles are held year-round.


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Fans of valium news http://medicines4all.com/product/valium/ Department S will agree on two things; their stay was too short, but the results were definitely sweet. Department S' modernist approach – freely drawing on influences as wide ranging as Roxy Music, the Clash, Kraftwerk, and the nascent Mod revival – included the utilization of synths, dance percussives, creative guitar flourishes, and futuristic fashion and then served it all up with an edgy knowingness, cunning, and passion. The band were definitely "mods" in the truest sense of the word; be seen, be heard, be cool, stay one step ahead style-wise, and always, always stay firmly in the groove. A run of classic – though shockingly only mid and low-level chart entries – singles and energetic, high-profile stage appearances solidified a growing legions of fans (Smash Hits cover shots and Top of The Pops appearances didn't hurt either) but sadly it all went pear shaped after the label (Stiff) started dicking about, terminated their contract and refused to let the newly recorded LP out of their hands for anything less than a whole heap of cash. Oh well, shit happens. Especially in the music biz! For all the lost followers who have been pining for a hot new collection of the band's recorded legacy what we now have here is the all the singles and their b-sides (no foreign versions though), some killer live tracks showing just how good these guys really were, and a rare unreleased demo track in "Another Route Home." Y'know they can tout all the rubbish of the 80s they want on their "Lost 80s Weekends" and all that kind of crap but Department S fans know who the real heroes of the 80s were. Vic is here!
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Department S – @ The O2 Academy
by Mimi at gigreviewer.com
Entering the O2 Academy, Islington isn't far removed from a scene in 'Midnight Express'. A security guy removes my friend's bottle of water from his bag and bizarrely pours the contents over the floor but my deadly packet of mints go undetected while the other security guard adjusts her scrunchie.
Once through passport control, we make our way to the stage where Department S opens with 'Clap Now', a track originally produced for them by Mott's Dale Griffin and Pete Watts. They had to go on stage 30 minutes earlier than scheduled due to Riders of The Night being cancelled at short notice, but already the floor is bouncing as people make their way from the bar.
Eddie Roxy on lead vocals strides across the stage like a designer-clad black panther. He never takes long to warm up a crowd. Former Back to Zero member, Sam Burnett, is on guitar and plays with eloquence and direction, though you could be forgiven for thinking he has a Crystal Maze to get through. Mark Taylor plays throbbing bass with a natural cool-mannered delivery while providing backing vocals with Burnett.
The Mighty Stuart Mizon already breaks out a sweat as he mercilessly attacks the drums, he's more than the heartbeat of the band; he's the cardiac arrest and completely unstoppable.
Mike Herbage ('Bage') on lead guitar is a joy to watch, his focus and pure pleasure in the music he produces is obvious to all. Anyone who has seen him live will be familiar with his hard-driving, layered guitar playing while maintaining a distinctive sound of his own. His fingers fly around the fretboard in the midst of technically dazzling slide guitar. He's not afraid to take risks while making it all look so easy.
Moving through crowd-pleasers such as 'Monte Carlo or Bust' and 'Age Concern', we are treated to a new version of Syd Barrett's 'Lucifer Sam'. The unmistakeable opening chords flow beautifully into fast, assertive rhythms which dart deep beneath Roxy's commanding vocals as he drapes his arm around Taylor's shoulders, reminding me of a vintage Bowie and Ronno moment. The chemistry on stage between all band members is reminiscent of The Faces, when musicians really connected with each other.
Department S give each song its own twist, and even their old material has been re-worked without hurting the originals such as the poignant 'Ode to Koln', while new songs are equally enjoyed as the upbeat 'Wonderful Day' demonstrate. 'Slave' is introduced as 'one for the ladies'. We're teased with a gentle guitar intro and rich Lou Reed vocals, then assaulted with punked-out, demonic sounds. They don't seem such well-behaved boys now.
All too soon, we near the finale and their rousing version of 'Is Vic There?' is met with a huge cheer on each cartwheeling chorus. Moving swiftly into the classic, bass-driven 'I Want', Roxy strides off-stage after wishing us all a happy Christmas and thanks everyone for a great year.
The rest of the band play out and are completely in sync as Bage leads the way; they create a moment of rock and roll clarity which is palpable.
Appearing in countless gigs in 2010 including festivals such as Blackpool's 'Rebellion' and Belgium's 'Sinners Day', Department S have proved they are the most uniquely exciting band to have reunited with their own colours and characters, and have musically collaborated with the likes of Glen Matlock and Marco Pironni. Wheels are set in motion for an album release early 2011. The late, great Vaughn Toulouse can rest easy, the boys did good.
I would have reviewed From the Jam but I only stayed for three songs and was so drenched in beer and gob from the nice balcony people, I decided that even Bruce Foxton's half-hearted scissor jumps couldn't entice me to stay any longer. Foxton knew he'd get a tough time from the Riders' fans and issued a warning after their first number, but he later stormed off stage leaving the rest of the bemused band doomed for another soaking.
Will I go and see From the Jam again? Nah.
Will I go and see Department S again? Hell, yeah!
Mr Nutley's Strange Delusionarium – 4.5/5 @ Sputnikmusic.com
Summary: Department S have not attempted to make any radical changes in musical direction since dis-banding in 1982, but have refined and enriched their previous work while seamlessly slicing in their new songs. 'Nutley' features humour, perception and irony.
'Clap Now' opens with the crude voice of a fairground showman talking over a wind-up organ, luring us to a place where nothing is quite as it seems, followed by laughter and wild applause from a ghostly crowd, we are thrown into the depths of retro funk mayhem laced with psychedelic punk and the raw ingredients of a lethal rock cocktail. Eddie Roxy's commanding vocals with the band's furious, crashing pace is head-spinning. That's just the aperitif….
'Monte Carlo or Bust' opens up with an original unreleased version recorded as a B-side and produced by Mott's 'Buffin' and Overend Watts, it continues to keep us in a spin as it slides into the present with passages of guitar distortions and feedback. Dripping with fast and furious punk guitar clichés and they know it. It's hard not to be drawn back to beer-sodden, sweaty nights at the Marquee.
'My Coo Ca Choo' ensures no leather jumpsuits are necessary as Roxy says it all with his playful, flirty vocals and a hint of neediness. This track displays one of those gems of guitar-playing from Mike Herbage which demonstrates his passionate mastery of rock and roll chording.
'Age Concern' begins with a sample of the original demo recorded 31 years ago, then effortlessly moves into current vocals by Roxy against a back-drop of Stuart Mizon's reggae-style drum thumping, an effective, simple bass line thanks to Mark Taylor's understated skills and hypnotic, compelling guitar lines by Sam Burnett.
'Ode To Koln' has an evocative guitar solo playing over an newsreader's archive audio which brings us to the haunting lyrics. A difficult subject matter to listen to but it's treated respectfully and with no theatrics. Thought provoking arrangement and produced with a sensibility.
'Wonderful Day' lifts the mood; it's probably the most commercial song on the L.P. One to blast out of the car windows, if only to annoy the kids. Crashing guitars, banging percussion, coffee bar bongos, it's all thrown in and a fine show of Mizon's aggressive drumming and wild slamming while hitting the bass drum on every beat.
'Going Left Right' is always a crowd-pleaser. Burnett's consistent multi-layered guitar-playing combined with Herbage's driving solo is sublime. Roxy's shouty vocals compliment the musical misbehaviour of the band. They're having fun and it shows.
'Is Vic There' is probably the best known track. We are teased with the noise of the mingling crowd and a dreamy piece of guitar meandering, then the familiar opening chords come into play and we're off. It's like their home territory but nothing comfortable about this new version, it's has all the power and energy of the original single but far more effective and intricate, including smashing, evocative and climactic pieces. A tip of the hat goes to Roxy who had big shoes to fill with the lead vocals after Vaughn Toulouse had done such a legendary job with this one.
'I Want' contains lyrics that are probably more fitting to today's capitalist society where Reality TV seduces greed-driven misfits to disposable fame and riches. The end of the track is a driving solo by Herbage that builds into a manic, structured frenzy thanks to Mark Taylor's pumping bass, Burnett's masterful phrasing and Mizon's devilish drumming.
'Slave' provides the greatest surprise on the L.P. Roxy delivers a menacing strong, vocal and there's an almost malevolent tone in which the band communicates. Roxy sleazes in with 'Girl, won't you be my slave tonight?' while the band steam in with hard-core rock music pulsating through the speakers. It's the final track and there's no let up. It ends with a delicious and exhausting ecstasy followed by the fairground showman's satanic laughter….
MIMIVONTUSSLE
Mr Nutley's Strange Delusionarium – It's A **** Thing Review
If you were told that a band had reformed decades after their moment in the sun then it follows that it's a cash in. An exercise in the rehashing of the past to appeal to those who are caught in the the grip of rich amber tinged memories. It's rare for these bands to match their past endeavours and ever rarer for them to be surpassed. Yet every once in a while one band comes along and does just that. Everything that they do screams that the past is the past, and even while the may reference it you know it's in the context of celebrating the present as they keep one eye on the future.
Department S are one of those rare beasts. Right at this very moment in time they are in fact 'that' band. With 'Mr Nutley's Strange Delusionarium' they have neatly side stepped expectations and made wrong footing the listener a theme. Misdirection is the name of the game. Take the hit single 'Is Vic There' as an example. Those familiar with it would consider that they would know exactly what they were getting, but they would be wrong…….very wrong. It's now a toned and muscular demonstration of how to grab the attention of the jaded. The casualness of the original is completely lost in the mists of time and to all intent and purpose this is a new song. Every track on the album leads you to a comfortable point, and then it blindfolds you, spins you round and pushes you disorientated in yet another – ultimately rewarding – direction.
The musicianship is breathtaking in scope, as is the energy and imagination that they have brought to playing . It's very obvious that this is a band who can take an idea and give it life. If relevance in the modern world was their goal then they achieved it, and more. If musical reinvention was elevated to an art form then Department S would be on the receiving end of a Turner
IT'S A **** THING
Mr Nutley's Strange Delusionarium – 8/10 Punks Reunited Review
Clap Now…Opens the funfair theme and cockney voice Intro Powerful guitars appear and a jolly lead with a touch of funk rolls into a rhythmic funky cruse. The vocals are slightly reminiscent of Jello Biafra in places A melodic voice and a great opening song, which features a strong drum beat and the bass is flowing with energetic consistency.
Monte Carlo or Bust…A upbeat track here, with a great feel similar to something the Fall might be proud to play, however I am not suggesting they sound like the fore mentioned.
Coo Ca Choo…Yes folks it could only be a cover with a title like this…This version isn't bad actually It's more in touch with how it would fit in with a modern twist to it, as it's missing the Elvis impersonation. I like this album so far.
Age Concern…Is more up my street in terms of vocals and being a singer myself. Eddies voice suits this tune perfectly. The bass is very dominant and the guitars are slightly of a ska nature. I like the production of this, a mixture of punk Reggae and funk all rolled into one, highly original.
Ode to Koln…A voice of a news reader intro followed by a distant guitar.Enter a reggae bass and drumbeat to create a great melodic tune and a powerful clear vocal. A moody tune with a nice production. So far this is my fav song with some lovely guitar and Drum work.
Wonderful Day…Enter the percussion /bongo Guitars and a strong rhythm section burst in to hit us with a catchy pop song equally as good as their hit from the 80s Is Vic There, though has a more 60s feel to it .It has a nice combo of power and pleasantry to it, definitely one for the jukebox.
Going Left Right…I remember this song from Rebellion festival 2010 when the lads performed a memorable gig after an absence for a number of years. This song has a great simplicity to it, a strong bass and the guitar twists are quite impressive By Michael D Herbage. Great stuff this.
Is Vic There…Well what can I say about this song that we don't already know, except that this version is probably even better than the original one. Superb vocal and guitar work. An all round Gem.
Positive mention from a radio presenter intro I Want…Another pop song with a great catchy happy feel, If you like to feel good when you hear music then play this, again I can hear many influences from the 60s and the 70s coming out in this, Oh hang on there's a 50s guitar too followed by a more up to date one.
Slave…Vocal sounds great on the intro, upbeat musically I hear THE stones somewhere in there, I guess this cd has it all…Well for all its worth, A thumbs up from me.
Definitely a band that doesn't visit the recording studio enough.
The beat and guitar work is superb, love this album !!
Go and buy it.
J.STRAP
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'Is Vic There' vets come back brighter.
Not many bands come back from their glory days sounding fresher than they originally did, but 1980 new wave punks xenical online real dosage http://medicines4all.com/product/xenical/ Department S have finally released their new album after reforming quietly in 2007, and have hit pay dirt.
With four original members onboard, and with former keyboard player Eddie Roxy taking over lead vocals, this record shimmers with '70s new wave and rock 'n' roll.
Famous for their 1980 hit, 'Is Vic There', this time covers of Alvin Stardust's 'My Coo-Ca-Choo' and Liz Minelli's 'Cabaret' ooze sleazed-up pop charm.
Typically English, this is the sound of 1979, neon-lit basement clubs and power pop. 'Slave' rides a '60s groove machine riff and 'Wonderful Day' (featured on VLR's issue one cover CD) is a perfect slice of new wave.
Look out for them on their VLR sponsored tour in November.
EUGENE BUTCHER
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British DEPARTMENT S formed in 1980 and took the inspiration for their name of a TV series of the same title. Subsequently to making their live debut, the first single 'Is Vic There?' came out in 1980. Around the same month of releasing that single, the band recorded one of the famous sessions for deceased John Peel. The second single 'Going Left Right' didn't reach the success of its predecessor. Differences led to them being dropped by their label. The debut album done by the time called 'Sub-Stance' didn't come out before 20 years had passed in 2003. Sadly, vocalist Vaughan Toulouse wouldn't be there anymore to witness the release. He passed away already in 1991 due to AIDS-related causes. In 2007, they recorded their first new single in decades, followed up by a second one called 'Wonderful Day', which is the newest one to date.
It is a while ago that we've seen British DEPARTMENT S performing live for the first time around at another Belgian festival. They represent the post-punkish fraction which I personally am quite a fan of actually. Singer Eddie Roxy is quite the opposite of what you might call the usual crowd entertainer from next door. AT first, that is, for the first few songs, he performs them without too much movement. Tapping a little to the beats was the most you could get to see then. Then, just as if somebody's turned a switch, he started dancing a lot like the last minutes never happened. One of their, if not THE, biggest hit of the band 'Is Vic There?' was placed almost at the end of the band's setlist. But actually that was no bother at all. The band easily managed to entertain the crowd, and even I liked it a lot more than at the time I first saw them. Perhaps, the lack of sleep at the time did his fair share in marring my first live show with the band a few years back.
SEBASTIAN HUHN
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A broad abroad by Jo-Ann Greene – Goldmine #594, May 2, 2003:
Department S were one of the bands that emerged out of the late 1970s British punk scene but never, ever, truly fit there. Fronted by the flamboyantly mysterious Vaughn Toulouse, the group developed out of an imaginary band, Guns For Hire, whose renown exploded nationwide after the "members" flooded the market with badges and T-shirts advertising the group. Encouraged by the interest that a band could garner simply from having a catchy name – including, believe it or not, a coterie of scenesters who frequently insisted that they'd actually seen the band play – the men responsible picked up their instruments. Having earned the interest of The Specials' Terry Hall, they cut a 2-Tone flavored demo that won them a record deal, then promptly played a shambolic live show that saw them feted as rock's latest second coming. So, they did what all self-respecting legends do and self-destructed on the spot – only to promptly reform as Department S. Over the next two years, that band would live up to all the promise (and much of the hype) expended on Guns For Hire, debuting with the still-classic, much praised minor hit single "Is Vic There?" in 1980. The following year they signed with Stiff Records and cut an excellent album – only to reel with horror when they discovered that the label had no intention of releasing it. Rather, when a couple of further singles failed to pick up on the interest generated by "Is Vic There?," Stiff dropped them, leaving the group to fold up their tent in 1982. A decade later, this sad story reached its tragic conclusion when Toulouse died of an AIDS-related illness. The Department S catalog began stirring soon after, the first reissues appearing on the Mau Mau label in 1993. Now the entire catalog, including that unreleased album, five live tracks and an early demo, has been gathered together on Sub-Stance (LTM, U.K.), a 22-track anthology that should go a long way in re-establishing Department S as every bit the legend they once threatened to be.
From Uncut magazine, March 2003:
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With NYC's bright new hopes (Liars, Yeah Yeah Yeahs) openly worshipping at the altar of scratchy early-80s UK punk-funk (PiL, Gang of Four), it now seems doubly outrageous that Department S were denied the release of this like-minded debut at the time – "Whatever Happened To The Blues" alone is 20 years ahead of Radio 4. An even greater shame that singer Vaughn Toulouse (who died of AIDS in 1991) isn't around to savour the overdue recognition this should grant him – SIMON GODDARD
Department S live review – Clarendon Hotel, London – 31st January, 1981
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The atmosphere of a clandestine gig pervaded the Clarendon basement, with people overflowing from every nook and cranny. It's the type of place where probably half the audience is in some band or another. Department S had no problem in pulling a fair sized crowd, probably because the band have received more than the occasional airplay on the John Peel show, even though their name sounds more like that of a TV programme. Many of their songs were about vision, including television. They put all the crosses in the right boxes. 'Take a Bow' was an apt beginning, followed by the single 'Is Vic There' to fill your ears with music while the night is young. But there is not here. The vocals, guitars, and synthesiser blended together to give depth to their songs. A couple of cover versions were thrown in: an old Roxy Music number for one, and another, Bolan's 'Solid Gold Easy Action' fused in perfect unity with The 'Stones' 'Satisfaction'. Very clever, and very stylish.
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MSC Student Kohlin Sekizawa-piano, Adrian Pu-violin in Young Music Outreach Christmas Concert!
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Kohlin Sekizawa, 1st prize winner, 14-15 age category. Winning piece was Kabalesky's 2nd Piano Sonata, Op. 45, 1st movement.
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Derek Carr Returns From Injury As Raiders Visit The Chargers
Posted on October 13, 2017 by admin in Sports News
Week six in the National Football League features the Oakland Raiders visiting the Los Angeles Chargers in a marquee matchup that brings us the quick release of quarterback Derek Carr against the speedy pass-rushing duo of Melvin Ingram and Joey Bosa.
Ingram and Bosa have 12 sacks between them this season and are easily one of the best pass-rushing duos in the NFL. Each of them had two sacks in week five against quarterback Eli Manning of the New York Giants.
The key question for the game against the Raiders will be whether they can get to Carr before he lets the ball fly as he uses just 2.2 seconds to snap and throw the ball to his receivers, the fastest time in the whole league.
Carr is expected to be back from injury this week and to get to him they will have to be very fast. This will be a battle between speed off the edge of the line against speed from inside the pocket.
The Raiders' main concern will be protecting Carr enough to see if he can perform as the Carr of last year, or if the injury will limit him.
The sleeper for the Raiders in this game will be running back Jalen Richard. Marshawn Lynch may get all the attention in Oakland's backfield, but he's averaging just 3.4 yards per carry. Richard, on the other hand, has averaged 5.3 yards per run, but the problem is that he's only averaging 4.8 carries per game. At some point, head coach Jack Del Rio may need to think about giving him the ball a little more.
The Chargers are the perfect team to employ a heavy run-first strategy. No team has given more yards on the ground than Los Angeles (161.2 per game).
Defensively none of these teams are good in keeping opponents from converting on third down percentage. The Chargers are allowing 44 percent of third downs to be converted (26th), while the Raiders have been even worse allowing 46 percent of third downs chances to be converted (tied for 28th in the league).
The Raiders are also allowing a passer rating of 138.1 on third down, which is the worst in the NFL.
For the Chargers wide receiver and first-round draft pick, Mike Williams is expected to make his season debut as he returns from a back injury.


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Pathologic 2 uses a lot of the tricks of old-school theater. Ice-Pick Lodge
At the start of Pathologic 2, I wake up in an empty room. I follow a light, and end up on a stage. I'm introduced to the show, by a wicked-looking director and extras in tragedy masks and skin-tight black suits. I'm an actor, the star, one of many. Then the game begins, I walk off the stage, and people start dying.
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Pathologic 2 is the remake/sequel to the cult classic Russian plague simulator, Pathologic. Released in 2005, the game, developed by Ice Pick Lodge, was known for being difficult and cruel, a narrative adventure set inside a plague-ridden town where the player is constantly battling disease, social unrest, and their own starvation. Pathologic 2 is no different, and I've spent large swaths of my time since its release trying to save myself and others throughout the game's punishing, atmospheric 12-day cycle.But what really strikes me about Pathologic 2 isn't its difficulty. It's that stage. It's the theatricality of it all, and what theatricality can do for a game like this.
When I leave the performance space and walk out into the world of the game and its nameless, likely doomed town, the theatre follows me. Each death brings me back to the stage, for a conversation with the director or a stagehand, a glimpse into a world behind the curtain. Occasionally, reality breaks, and a spotlight appears to guide me to where the game wants me to be, to pull my eyes toward an objective or an object of terror. The extras in tragedy masks—the "tragedians," the game calls them—keep appearing intermittently, offering suggestions and insights. Once, during a pivotal moment early in the game's 12 days, they appeared all over town, standing on top of fences, street lights, low-hanging roofs, and simply pointed to where the game wanted me to go next. Other times, they just stand in the background and watch.
All of these little touches make Pathologic 2 feel like a performance. Which it is; all games are, a performance of one for an audience of one, for the player by the player, with a stage and script created by developers. And what's really striking about the game's use of theatricality, its purposeful choice to foreground the theatre that's already in games, to break gaming's fourth wall, is how well it works. The theatrical elements give P2 an air of surreality, while also foregrounding its status as, well, a game. It lets the game communicate about itself in ways that feel clever and inventive, even when it's just something like a tutorial or a hint about where to go next.
The videogame industry has a nasty tendency to look inward and forward exclusively. Games, we say, are special, a medium unto itself, with no need to draw ideas from elsewhere. But that attitude creates insular communities and, frankly, boring games.
Pathologic 2 foregrounds how much games can learn from older art forms. Theatre, in particular, has a wealth of commonalities with games that can be mined for style and technique. Both, after all, are about performance, and live participation by actors and audiences. Theatre is also masterful at directing the attention of the viewer—using light and spectacle, sound and routine, it teaches the audience where to look and when. Film and television has the good fortune of being able to simply move your eyes to what you need to see, but theatre and games don't have that luxury. If you want to spend the entire game looking at the clouds, there's not much that can be done to stop you. As such, both mediums have to find more persuasive, gentle means of guiding your attention.
The videogame industry has a nasty tendency to look inward and forward exclusively. Gaming, we say, is special, a medium unto itself, with no need to draw ideas from elsewhere. We should be creating, innovating, and making ourselves better, pulling ourselves up by our controller-cord bootstraps, so to speak. But that attitude creates insular communities and, frankly, boring games. When we ignore the insights of other art forms, we waste time reinventing the wheel when we could be driving.
Pathologic 2 doesn't waste any time finding new ways to communicate when the old ways are there, waiting for it. It sees the need to cast the player as a performer, and so it puts them on a stage, and it shines a spotlight on their head. It's an old method, certainly, but it also works. And you know what they say about ideas that aren't broken.
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The Undiscovered Voices 2012 has kicked off. So, if you want to get published in children's?YA fiction, this is probably one of your best chances to do so.
I entered it in 2008 and that's how I found an agent and editor. A lot of people have come the same route, so it WORKS.
1. Avoiding the slush pile. The judges of UV are editors and agents actively looking for new talent and you'll be able to pitch your story to a lot simultaneously.
2. Publishing is competitive, you might as well learn that now and enter a competition.
3. There are 12 selected winners, so your chances are up.
4. They're not all looking for paranormal romance and dystopia. Many of the winners have won because they weren't on trend and were writing something fresh and different. Tall Story by Candy Gourlay and Kate Dale's Someone Else's Footprints are prime examples. The judges here are looking for something fresh.
5. It's NOT about who you know. It's about the writing. It's not about attending courses, or being friends with a publisher or having family members within the industry or being good looking and charming on camera. Hey, I'm none of those things and I still got published!