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# Growing Influence: A New Art Prize Finds Collectors Ramping Up Their Giving

After Agnes Gund launched the $100 million Art for Justice Fund with the proceeds from the sale of Roy Lichtenstein's "Masterpiece," I wondered if collectors represented the sleeping giants of arts philanthropy.

A number of founding donors to Art for Justice have committed gifts of artwork or contributions, and late last year, the fund allocated $22 million to 30 criminal justice reform groups and education and arts initiatives.

Around the same time, the anonymous consignor of Jean-Michel Basquiat's "Red Skull" announced they would donate the proceeds to a nonprofit that opens new public charter schools.

News out of Texas, meanwhile, finds prominent collectors embracing a more traditional model of arts philanthropy.

Glenn Fuhrman and his wife Amanda partnered with Suzanne Deal Booth and The Contemporary Austin to transform the existing $100,000 Suzanne Deal Booth Art Prize, which is currently celebrating its inaugural exhibition, into one of the nation's largest awards presented to an artist.

The revamped Suzanne Deal Booth / FLAG Art Foundation Prize will fund a $200,000 unrestricted award to an artist selected by an independent advisory committee.

It also includes a catalog and solo exhibition at The Contemporary Austin and Fuhrman's Manhattan-based FLAG Art Foundation.

The prize's inaugural winner for 2020 will be announced in July.

A philanthropist, collector and board member of The Contemporary Austin, Booth is also the founder of the Friends of Heritage Preservation, a charitable organization that has contributed to 60 preservation and conservation projects around the world.

In 2001, she and her family established the Booth Family Rome Prize Fellowship for Historic Preservation and Conservation at the American Academy in Rome.

When I first reported on the Suzanne Deal Booth Art Prize a couple of years ago, I noted that Booth was drawn to its practice of inviting artists to create site-specific work.

"By putting an emphasis on the artist, it creates something very stimulating, very fresh that people can connect with," she said.

Glenn Fuhrman, meanwhile, is another financier with an interest in art.

He co-founded MSD Capital, majored in finance and art history at UPenn, and is a trustee at the MoMA, where he and Amanda have provided steady support throughout the years.

ARTNews listed the couple in its Top 200 list of collectors each year of the decade, while Business Insider listed Fuhrman as one of the 25 "most serious" Wall Street art collectors.

Collectors have historically deferred to institutional givers to do the heavy lifting when it comes to traditional grantmaking and the red-hot area of activist art in particular.

This is why Gund's Art for Justice Fund is so important.

It's predicated on the idea that by selling their work, collectors can advance social justice.

As Ford President Darren Walker noted, "art has meaning on a wall, but it also has meaning when it is monetized."

And while Booth or Fuhrman do not seem to be selling any work to fund the prize, they are nonetheless prominent and influential collectors who have launched a lucrative prize that provides highly coveted direct support to artists.

An open question is the extent to which the Suzanne Deal Booth / FLAG Art Foundation Prize will align with the surging fields of boosting access to the arts and promoting socially focused work.

Corroborating evidence suggests it will.

Regarding access, the Fuhrmans' FLAG Art Foundation exhibition space has been free and open to the public since its 2008 opening.

The Fuhrman family has also underwritten free admission at the Institute of Contemporary Art annually for nearly a decade.

The couple is clearly committed to eliminating financial barriers to access.

Exemplifying its social focus, in the charged aftermath of the 2016 election, the FLAG Art Foundation curated an exhibition that focused on artists who "negotiate politics, tragedies, social issues, and their own perspectives" by using the New York Times as an inspiration for their work.

Also consider the CV of Los Angeles-based Rodney McMillian, the winner of inaugural Suzanne Deal Booth Art Prize.

McMillian, according to Contemporary Austin, "has worked in a range of mediums and materials, including sculpture, painting, video, performance, and immersive environments, to explore themes of class, gender, race, social history, and culture."

I recently spoke with VIA Art Fund President and collector Bridgitt Evans on the state of arts philanthropy and floated the theory that collectors are the sleeping giants of arts philanthropy.

Collectors, she said, are "exposed to a wider variety of artists, practices, ideas, and social commentary," and moving forward, they will "direct the same passion they have to collecting to philanthropy."

Glenn Fuhrman, while commenting on his new and improved arts prize, said the partnership with Booth "seemed like a natural next step, a way to learn about artists we may not even be familiar with."

Ms. Deal Booth and the Fuhrmans have committed to fund four prizes biennially through 2026.

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From 1986 to 1996 Deal Booth worked as the Getty Art History Information Program and Training Program Coordinator, Getty Conservation Institute.
 In 1998 she founded Friends of Heritage Preservation (FOHP), a charitable giving group that works in partnership with individuals, organizations, museums, and foundations to promote cultural identity through the preservation of endangered artistic and historic works, artifacts, and sites.
 Deal Booth served as a Gubernatorial appointment to the Board of the California Cultural & Historical Endowment from 2004- 2008  She has been a board member of Los Angeles County Museum of Art since 2002 and serves on the boards of the Menil Collection; The Blanton Museum of Art; Ballroom Marfa, and The Contemporary Austin, as well as serving on the advisory council of the Harry Ransom Center at the University of Texas at Austin. She is a former trustee of Rice University, the American Academy in Rome, the Institute of Fine Arts (New York University) and the Centre Pompidou Foundation. In 2002, Suzanne Deal Booth and David G. Booth established the "Booth Family Rome Prize Fellowship for Historic Preservation and Conservation" at the American Academy in Rome. The fellowship is awarded on an annual basis.


According to the official website of the Muséoscope, it is the "museum of the largest dam in Europe made of compacted soil".

(meta data) TITLE: Muséoscope of Serre-Ponçon lake

# Welcome to the Muséoscope of Serre-Ponçon lake

## The hydroelectric plant of Serre-Ponçonis one of the most powerful of France

The hydroelectric plant of Serre-Ponçon produces about 700 million kWh per year, which corresponds approximately to the consumption of the departement of the Hautes-Alpes.

With an output of 380 MW (1/3 of a nuclear reactor), it is the most powerful hydroelectric plant in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur Region, and one of the most powerful in France.

By the opening of the spillway gate (dam water release) a great spray of water of many cubic meter springs out

But Serre-Ponçon is the reservoir from where the EDF canal of the Durance starts.

The latter carries the water stored in the reservoir of Serre-Ponçon and runs over 250 km, down to the Saint Chamasplant, located on the banks of the Etang de Berre.

Throughout this channel, 15 hydropower plants successively turbine the water.

Upstream of the Lake Serre-Ponçon, 8 hydropower plants were built on the Durance and its tributaries.

With the plants of the Verdon, a tributary of the Durance, the entire hydroelectric chain of the Durance - Verdon gathers 32 plants.

This assembly forms one of the five most important hydraulic deposit of France (1 / 6th of the advanced hydraulic means).

This Durance - Verdon assembly shows a potential output of 7 billion kWh, corresponding to:

40 to 60% of the electricity production in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur Region, a vital production for the region that now consumes twice as much electricity than it produces

15 to 20% of the consumption in the Provence-Alpes Côte d'Azur Region

19 power plants of the Durance - Verdon chain are remotely controlled by computer and simultaneously from the joint command post of Sainte-Tulle, near Manosque.

This centralized operation ensures synchronized functioning with a capacity of 2,000 MW, the equivalent of two nuclear reactors.

Within 10 minutes, this production potential can be mobilized, a valuable asset to respond in real time to changes in the consumption of electricity or to deal with failures of the electrical system.

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The lake was created to control water flow after disastrous floods caused severe damage and loss of life in 1843 and 1856. First proposed in 1895,  construction started in 1955 and was completed by 1961.
 During construction of the lake, approximately 3,000,000 cubic metres (110,000,000 cu ft) of material was moved. The dam was constructed and the valley slowly became a lake, flooding some villages in the process.  This flooding is the subject of Jean Giono's movie "Girl and the River" (1958), starring Guy Béart.


According to the official website of the Muséoscope, Lac de Serre-Ponçon includes a hydroelectric power plant with a 380 MW generator.

(meta data) TITLE: Muséoscope of Serre-Ponçon lake

# Welcome to the Muséoscope of Serre-Ponçon lake

## The hydroelectric plant of Serre-Ponçonis one of the most powerful of France

The hydroelectric plant of Serre-Ponçon produces about 700 million kWh per year, which corresponds approximately to the consumption of the departement of the Hautes-Alpes.

With an output of 380 MW (1/3 of a nuclear reactor), it is the most powerful hydroelectric plant in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur Region, and one of the most powerful in France.

By the opening of the spillway gate (dam water release) a great spray of water of many cubic meter springs out

But Serre-Ponçon is the reservoir from where the EDF canal of the Durance starts.

The latter carries the water stored in the reservoir of Serre-Ponçon and runs over 250 km, down to the Saint Chamasplant, located on the banks of the Etang de Berre.

Throughout this channel, 15 hydropower plants successively turbine the water.

Upstream of the Lake Serre-Ponçon, 8 hydropower plants were built on the Durance and its tributaries.

With the plants of the Verdon, a tributary of the Durance, the entire hydroelectric chain of the Durance - Verdon gathers 32 plants.

This assembly forms one of the five most important hydraulic deposit of France (1 / 6th of the advanced hydraulic means).

This Durance - Verdon assembly shows a potential output of 7 billion kWh, corresponding to:

40 to 60% of the electricity production in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur Region, a vital production for the region that now consumes twice as much electricity than it produces

15 to 20% of the consumption in the Provence-Alpes Côte d'Azur Region

19 power plants of the Durance - Verdon chain are remotely controlled by computer and simultaneously from the joint command post of Sainte-Tulle, near Manosque.

This centralized operation ensures synchronized functioning with a capacity of 2,000 MW, the equivalent of two nuclear reactors.

Within 10 minutes, this production potential can be mobilized, a valuable asset to respond in real time to changes in the consumption of electricity or to deal with failures of the electrical system.

Story of damThe dam today ...Historical photoGuest book

Toutes les visites sont guidées et durent 1 heure 30

Visites tous les jours à 10h20, 11h, 11h40, 12h20

Pas de réservation possible par téléphone.

La Baie Saint Michel du Lac de Serre-Ponçon Voir l'album

Free subscription : just provide your e-mail address below

The lake was created to control water flow after disastrous floods caused severe damage and loss of life in 1843 and 1856. First proposed in 1895,  construction started in 1955 and was completed by 1961.
 During construction of the lake, approximately 3,000,000 cubic metres (110,000,000 cu ft) of material was moved. The dam was constructed and the valley slowly became a lake, flooding some villages in the process.  This flooding is the subject of Jean Giono's movie "Girl and the River" (1958), starring Guy Béart.
 According to the official website of the Muséoscope, it is the "museum of the largest dam in Europe made of compacted soil".


He was named in the PFA Team of the Year.

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PFA Premier League Team Of The Year 2018/19

### Ederson Moraes (GK – Manchester City)

Ederson Moraes encapsulates everything a modern goalkeeper should be; adding to his terrific shot-stopping abilities with excellent distribution and confi dence with the ball at his feet.

The 25-year-old has been a vital part in Pep Guardiola's style of football at the Etihad.

The Brazilian is set to improve on the 17 clean sheets he collected last season and seems sure to play a prominent role for years to come at Manchester City.

Alexander-Arnold exploded on to the domestic scene last season and has built on those displays this term, performing admirably in Liverpool's Premier League title charge, as well as opening his goalscoring account for England in November.

The 20-year-old academy graduate has excelled under Jürgen Klopp with his pinpoint crossing accuracy and superb defensive work, the latter helping Liverpool's defence become one of the meanest in the Premier League.

The all-action Dutch defender has been outstanding for Liverpool throughout this campaign as the defensive rock in a back four who are well on their way to 20 clean sheets for the Premier League season.

As well as his superb performances in helping keep the ball out of Liverpool's net

, Van Dijk has chipped in with some important goals, and launched moves that have led to goals with his raking long passes.

### Aymeric Laporte (CB - Manchester City)

The January 2018 signing has excelled in his first full season at the Etihad Stadium as City look to clinch a second successive Premier League title.

The 24-year-old Frenchman has excelled in a team with over a dozen clean sheets this season.

The former Athletic Bilbao defender's combative style and composure on the ball are hallmarks of Pep Guardiola's team.

The former Dundee United and Hull City full-back has become a cult hero amongst the Anfield faithful, and he has been a linchpin in the Liverpool side as they search for a maiden Premier League title, his rapid bursts up and down the left fl ank highlighting his energetic style.

The 24-year-old Scotland captain has notched up more assists than any other defender in the Premier League this campaign via his astute passing and pinpoint crossing.

A World Cup winner last summer, Pogba has enjoyed the best goalscoring season of his career, racking up over a dozen goals as United battle for a Champions League spot.

Possessing stunning ballstriking and passing abilities with both feet, along with a tremendous work rate, the 26-year-old has thrived under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and can be expected to have a stellar end to the 2018-19 campaign.

The combative Brazilian has played a crucial role in Manchester City's success over the last six seasons, his no-nonsense approach being matched by a delightful passing ability and creativity.

As he approaches 200 league appearances in England, the 33-year-old can boast two Premier League titles as well as four League Cups and he will be in the hunt for more domestic and European success.

### Bernardo Silva (MF - Manchester City)

Whether operating as a No.10, out wide or in midfield, Bernardo Silva has been immense for City this season.

He has taken his opportunities this season becoming a regular fixture in citys starting eleven delivering outstanding performances.

His famous 13.7km performance in the 2-1 defeat of Liverpool in January typified the Lisbon-born star's attitude and work rate.

"There's nowhere else I want to be," he said, after signing a new deal last month.

### Raheem Sterling (FW - Manchester City)

Manchester City and England's speedster has had another fabulous campaign under Pep Guardiola, racking up more than a dozen goals to help his club in the thrilling Premier League title battle.

Fast becoming a model of consistency anywhere in the defending champions' forward line, Sterling has earned praise from England boss Gareth Southgate, who has described his season so far as "phenomenal".

### Sergio AgUero (FW - Manchester City)

The prolific Argentina striker has secured a place in the PFA Premier League Team of the Year after another tremendous campaign as Manchester City's leading marksman.

Back-to-back Premier League hat-tricks against Arsenal and Chelsea launched the 30-year-old into Golden Boot contention, a prize he is looking to win for a second time, and his deadly marksmanship could well be the crucial factor in this season's title race.

A vital member of Liverpool's outstanding attacking trio, Mané has earned a second PFA Premier League Team of the Year nomination in three seasons after a campaign marked by decisive goals for the Anfi eld club.

With a Champions League brace in the Allianz Arena against Bayern Munich, as well as strikes against Arsenal and Manchester United under his belt, the Senegalese attacker will no doubt have a major role to play as Liverpool aim to win a fi rst league title since 1990.

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Club career.:Liverpool.:2018–19 season: Golden boot and Champions League win.

On 22 November 2018, Mané signed new long-term deal with The Reds. On 10 March 2019, Mané scored twice in a 4–2 win over Burnley, the second of which was his 50th competitive goal for Liverpool. His goals also saw him become only the fifth Liverpool player to score in six consecutive home Premier League appearances after Michael Owen, Fernando Torres, Luis Suárez and Salah. Three days later, he scored twice more in a 3–1 win over Bayern Munich to help Liverpool progress to the quarter-finals of the Champions League. In doing so, he became the club's record goalscorer away from home in the competition with seven goals to his name. During Liverpool's next match, he broke another of Ba's records to become the Senegalese player with the most goals scored in a single Premier League season, after scoring his 17th goal for the campaign in a 2–1 win over Fulham. On 20 April, he was one of six players nominated for the PFA Players' Player of the Year award alongside teammate Virgil van Dijk.


He was named alongside Liverpool teammates Trent Alexander-Arnold, Andrew Robertson and van Dijk.

(meta data) TITLE: PFA Premier League Team Of The Year

PFA Premier League Team Of The Year 2018/19

### Ederson Moraes (GK – Manchester City)

Ederson Moraes encapsulates everything a modern goalkeeper should be; adding to his terrific shot-stopping abilities with excellent distribution and confi dence with the ball at his feet.

The 25-year-old has been a vital part in Pep Guardiola's style of football at the Etihad.

The Brazilian is set to improve on the 17 clean sheets he collected last season and seems sure to play a prominent role for years to come at Manchester City.

Alexander-Arnold exploded on to the domestic scene last season and has built on those displays this term, performing admirably in Liverpool's Premier League title charge, as well as opening his goalscoring account for England in November.

The 20-year-old academy graduate has excelled under Jürgen Klopp with his pinpoint crossing accuracy and superb defensive work, the latter helping Liverpool's defence become one of the meanest in the Premier League.

The all-action Dutch defender has been outstanding for Liverpool throughout this campaign as the defensive rock in a back four who are well on their way to 20 clean sheets for the Premier League season.

As well as his superb performances in helping keep the ball out of Liverpool's net

, Van Dijk has chipped in with some important goals, and launched moves that have led to goals with his raking long passes.

### Aymeric Laporte (CB - Manchester City)

The January 2018 signing has excelled in his first full season at the Etihad Stadium as City look to clinch a second successive Premier League title.

The 24-year-old Frenchman has excelled in a team with over a dozen clean sheets this season.

The former Athletic Bilbao defender's combative style and composure on the ball are hallmarks of Pep Guardiola's team.

The former Dundee United and Hull City full-back has become a cult hero amongst the Anfield faithful, and he has been a linchpin in the Liverpool side as they search for a maiden Premier League title, his rapid bursts up and down the left fl ank highlighting his energetic style.

The 24-year-old Scotland captain has notched up more assists than any other defender in the Premier League this campaign via his astute passing and pinpoint crossing.

A World Cup winner last summer, Pogba has enjoyed the best goalscoring season of his career, racking up over a dozen goals as United battle for a Champions League spot.

Possessing stunning ballstriking and passing abilities with both feet, along with a tremendous work rate, the 26-year-old has thrived under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and can be expected to have a stellar end to the 2018-19 campaign.

The combative Brazilian has played a crucial role in Manchester City's success over the last six seasons, his no-nonsense approach being matched by a delightful passing ability and creativity.

As he approaches 200 league appearances in England, the 33-year-old can boast two Premier League titles as well as four League Cups and he will be in the hunt for more domestic and European success.

### Bernardo Silva (MF - Manchester City)

Whether operating as a No.10, out wide or in midfield, Bernardo Silva has been immense for City this season.

He has taken his opportunities this season becoming a regular fixture in citys starting eleven delivering outstanding performances.

His famous 13.7km performance in the 2-1 defeat of Liverpool in January typified the Lisbon-born star's attitude and work rate.

"There's nowhere else I want to be," he said, after signing a new deal last month.

### Raheem Sterling (FW - Manchester City)

Manchester City and England's speedster has had another fabulous campaign under Pep Guardiola, racking up more than a dozen goals to help his club in the thrilling Premier League title battle.

Fast becoming a model of consistency anywhere in the defending champions' forward line, Sterling has earned praise from England boss Gareth Southgate, who has described his season so far as "phenomenal".

### Sergio AgUero (FW - Manchester City)

The prolific Argentina striker has secured a place in the PFA Premier League Team of the Year after another tremendous campaign as Manchester City's leading marksman.

Back-to-back Premier League hat-tricks against Arsenal and Chelsea launched the 30-year-old into Golden Boot contention, a prize he is looking to win for a second time, and his deadly marksmanship could well be the crucial factor in this season's title race.

A vital member of Liverpool's outstanding attacking trio, Mané has earned a second PFA Premier League Team of the Year nomination in three seasons after a campaign marked by decisive goals for the Anfi eld club.

With a Champions League brace in the Allianz Arena against Bayern Munich, as well as strikes against Arsenal and Manchester United under his belt, the Senegalese attacker will no doubt have a major role to play as Liverpool aim to win a fi rst league title since 1990.

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Wigan athletic players attend fit and fed session

Conor Wilkinson and Lee Angol make community debut

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On 22 November 2018, Mané signed new long-term deal with The Reds. On 10 March 2019, Mané scored twice in a 4–2 win over Burnley, the second of which was his 50th competitive goal for Liverpool. His goals also saw him become only the fifth Liverpool player to score in six consecutive home Premier League appearances after Michael Owen, Fernando Torres, Luis Suárez and Salah. Three days later, he scored twice more in a 3–1 win over Bayern Munich to help Liverpool progress to the quarter-finals of the Champions League. In doing so, he became the club's record goalscorer away from home in the competition with seven goals to his name. During Liverpool's next match, he broke another of Ba's records to become the Senegalese player with the most goals scored in a single Premier League season, after scoring his 17th goal for the campaign in a 2–1 win over Fulham. On 20 April, he was one of six players nominated for the PFA Players' Player of the Year award alongside teammate Virgil van Dijk. He was named in the PFA Team of the Year.


The team plays in the East of Scotland Football League (Conference B).

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# East of Scotland League vote signals exodus of 25 junior clubs

Bonnyrigg Rose Athletic have already played in the senior Scottish Cup

The East of Scotland Football League has voted unanimously to introduce 26 new clubs next season - including an exodus of 25 from the junior ranks.

Among the clubs deciding to leave junior football are East Superleague champions Bonnyrigg Rose Athletic, Linlithgow Rose and and Bo'ness United.

The East of Scotland junior membership will drop from 60 clubs to just 36.

East of Scotland Football League president John Greenhorn described it as a "momentous" time for the region.

Moving into what is effectively the sixth tier of senior football gives the new members a potential pathway into the Scottish Professional Football League via the pyramid system.

West of Scotland junior clubs, who have dominated the Scottish Junior Cup in recent seasons, are watching with interest and Greenhorn expects there to be a similar move by some of the bigger outfits there.

"It could well happen in the west," he told BBC Scotland.

"We know there is a demand in the west because we had calls from the west and also further north of the Tay.

"I don't think this is the end of the story.

The new East of Scotland League will be organised into three "conference-style" divisions with the winners of each playing off to become overall champions.

Greenhorn said the momentum that led to the decision at Thursday evening's extraordinary meeting built up in a relatively short period.

"It all started back in January when Dalkeith Thistle put their name forward," he said.

"Then we got another couple in February and that was fine.

Linlithgow Rose gave Ross County a fright before losing in the Scottish Cup in 2016

"Then a trickle became a stream and the stream became a torrent.

We didn't canvass them, they came to us."

Bonnyrigg secretary Robert Dickson says that, while there may be some sadness at leaving the junior ranks, opening up the possibility of reaching the SPFL was just too good an opportunity to turn down.

"We feel the move is to progress the club and we have set the wheels in motion to make a move into senior football," he said.

"The club is all about progression and, whether it's on the field or off the field."

Kelty Hearts won this season's East of Scotland League and a play-off to reach the fifth-tier Lowland League a year after making the switch from the juniors.

Musselburgh Athletic chairman Calum Cleghorn says the Fife club's success persuaded his own to follow suit.

"There is no reason at all why we can't get a bit of that pie as well," he said.

"We gave them a couple of good games the season before last.

"It's not going to be easy, but the players and management are absolutely up for this, so let's get on with it."

Scottish Junior Football Association secretary Tom Johnson had earlier stressed that clubs needed to give a period of 12 months to leave its set-up.

However, Kelty did not give a year's notice when they left for the seniors.

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Dunipace Football Club are a Scottish football club based in Denny, Stirlingshire. Nicknamed "the Pace", they were formed in 1888 and are based at Westfield Park.


The team moved from the junior leagues in 2018.

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# East of Scotland League vote signals exodus of 25 junior clubs

Bonnyrigg Rose Athletic have already played in the senior Scottish Cup

The East of Scotland Football League has voted unanimously to introduce 26 new clubs next season - including an exodus of 25 from the junior ranks.

Among the clubs deciding to leave junior football are East Superleague champions Bonnyrigg Rose Athletic, Linlithgow Rose and and Bo'ness United.

The East of Scotland junior membership will drop from 60 clubs to just 36.

East of Scotland Football League president John Greenhorn described it as a "momentous" time for the region.

Moving into what is effectively the sixth tier of senior football gives the new members a potential pathway into the Scottish Professional Football League via the pyramid system.

West of Scotland junior clubs, who have dominated the Scottish Junior Cup in recent seasons, are watching with interest and Greenhorn expects there to be a similar move by some of the bigger outfits there.

"It could well happen in the west," he told BBC Scotland.

"We know there is a demand in the west because we had calls from the west and also further north of the Tay.

"I don't think this is the end of the story.

The new East of Scotland League will be organised into three "conference-style" divisions with the winners of each playing off to become overall champions.

Greenhorn said the momentum that led to the decision at Thursday evening's extraordinary meeting built up in a relatively short period.

"It all started back in January when Dalkeith Thistle put their name forward," he said.

"Then we got another couple in February and that was fine.

Linlithgow Rose gave Ross County a fright before losing in the Scottish Cup in 2016

"Then a trickle became a stream and the stream became a torrent.

We didn't canvass them, they came to us."

Bonnyrigg secretary Robert Dickson says that, while there may be some sadness at leaving the junior ranks, opening up the possibility of reaching the SPFL was just too good an opportunity to turn down.

"We feel the move is to progress the club and we have set the wheels in motion to make a move into senior football," he said.

"The club is all about progression and, whether it's on the field or off the field."

Kelty Hearts won this season's East of Scotland League and a play-off to reach the fifth-tier Lowland League a year after making the switch from the juniors.

Musselburgh Athletic chairman Calum Cleghorn says the Fife club's success persuaded his own to follow suit.

"There is no reason at all why we can't get a bit of that pie as well," he said.

"We gave them a couple of good games the season before last.

"It's not going to be easy, but the players and management are absolutely up for this, so let's get on with it."

Scottish Junior Football Association secretary Tom Johnson had earlier stressed that clubs needed to give a period of 12 months to leave its set-up.

However, Kelty did not give a year's notice when they left for the seniors.

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Dunipace Football Club are a Scottish football club based in Denny, Stirlingshire. Nicknamed "the Pace", they were formed in 1888 and are based at Westfield Park. The team plays in the East of Scotland Football League (Conference B).


Belladonna returned to Anthrax the following year.

(meta data) TITLE: It's Official: Joey Belladonna Rejoins Anthrax For Tour, Studio Album - Blabbermouth.net

# It's Official: JOEY BELLADONNA Rejoins ANTHRAX For Tour, Studio Album

With rumors swirling since ANTHRAX drummer Charlie Benante and bassist Frank Bello were seen together with former ANTHRAX vocalist Joey Belladonna late last month in New York, the band — Benante, Bello, and guitarists Scott Ian and Rob Caggiano — is elated to announce that Belladonna has officially rejoined the band.

In his once and current capacity, Belladonna will make his first appearance with ANTHRAX this summer when the band joins METALLICA, SLAYER, and MEGADETH — the "Big Four" founding bands of the thrash genre — to co-headline a series of Sonisphere Festivals in ten European cities, as well as playing a handful of ANTHRAX-headlined shows (itinerary is below).

"I am super-excited about this," said Scott Ian.

"Joey and the rest of the band came to see me play at a club in New York, I hadn't seen Joey for years, since the end of the reunion tour.

Joey taps me on the shoulder, instant big hug, it felt like no time had gone by.

The band dynamic is an interesting one — in ANTHRAX, Joey and I spent so many years of our lives together, we grew up together, we know each other so well, so it was like no time was lost."

Belladonna, an essential part of ANTHRAX's lineup from 1985 to 1992, sang on some of the band's most popular albums including "Spreading the Disease", "Among the Living" and "Persistence of Time".

He had reunited with original members of ANTHRAX for the 2005-2007 "Among the Living Tour", but this situation is different.

Explained Belladonna, "I had been in touch with Charlie and Frank, then I got a call from their manager who said that everyone wanted me back in the band.

You want me up there, fronting the band like it was before?'

We've already started to reconnect with the old ways of having conversations.

Everything is easy going and feels really good."

"We're going to do these summer shows and gel as a band," explained Charlie Benante, "get comfortable playing with each other again, and the energy from that should go right into making new music."

Immediately following the final Sonisphere festival in early August, the band will fly back to the U.S. and begin writing and rehearsing for a new album that's expected to be out in early 2011.

"We've got an unusual luxury of hindsight," added Ian.

"We finished an album a year ago, we've lived with those 12 songs since then, and we can look back on them and see what we really love and what we can make even better, especially with Joey back in the fold."

Added Benante, "There are five or six songs from a year ago that we don't want to change, we love them the way they are, other than having Joey making them his own with his vocals.

Then there's another five or six that we may want to rework, and then there are a bunch of other tunes that are still in the early stages, that we want to finish.

"The band has been on an emotional roller coaster since last summer," Benante continued, "but I think everything that we've had to deal with during that time was pushing us toward this, to Joey being back in ANTHRAX, and the timing couldn't be more perfect or appropriate.

To have Joey with us playing these shows with METALLICA, SLAYER and MEGADETH is the way it should be — as ANTHRAX's vocalist from '85 to '92, he was part of the 'Big Four.'"

"John was a real stand-up guy about the situation," said Ian, about John Bush, ANTHRAX's vocalist from 1992 to 2005 and for some of ANTHRAX's most recent live shows.

"He knew we wanted to move forward at full speed, that we needed a total commitment to ANTHRAX, and he knew that wasn't what he wanted.

We've had so many great times with him, and we appreciate his stepping in last summer at the last minute, and performing with us since then.

He will always be an integral part of the ANTHRAX family."

With worldwide sales in excess of 10-million, ANTHRAX is about to celebrate its 29th year as a band.

Over its career, ANTHRAX has received multiple gold and platinum albums, multiple Grammy nominations, and a host of other accolades from the press, industry and fans.

ANTHRAX has scheduled the following dates:

Jun. 19 - Mimon, Czech Republic @ Sonisphere

Jun. 26 - Bucharest, Romania @ Sonisphere

Aug. 01 - Lokerse, Belgium @ Lokerse FeeSten Festival

Aug. 03 - Hengelo, Netherlands @ Metropool

Aug. 07 - Stockholm, Sweden @ Sonisphere

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Dan Spitz left Anthrax in 1995 to become a professional watchmaker. Guitars on "Stomp 442" were recorded by Ian, Benante, Paul Crook and Pantera's Dimebag Darrell. Crook remained with Anthrax for touring and recording after the release of "Stomp 442", although never became an official member. He was replaced in August 2001 by former Boiler Room guitarist Rob Caggiano. Bello briefly left in March 2004 to join Helmet, with Joey Vera temporarily taking his place. It was announced in April 2005 that Belladonna, Spitz and Bello would return to Anthrax for a reunion tour and potentially new recordings. "Alive 2" was recorded on the tour, but by January 2007 the reunion had fallen through as Belladonna had reportedly chosen not to continue working with the other members.
 By the end of 2007, the group had enlisted Dan Nelson as its new lead vocalist and brought back Caggiano. However, after recording a new album with the band, Nelson left in July 2009 and was replaced for future tour dates by Bush.


Belladonna's first appearance was at June's "big four" show.

(meta data) TITLE: It's Official: Joey Belladonna Rejoins Anthrax For Tour, Studio Album - Blabbermouth.net

# It's Official: JOEY BELLADONNA Rejoins ANTHRAX For Tour, Studio Album

With rumors swirling since ANTHRAX drummer Charlie Benante and bassist Frank Bello were seen together with former ANTHRAX vocalist Joey Belladonna late last month in New York, the band — Benante, Bello, and guitarists Scott Ian and Rob Caggiano — is elated to announce that Belladonna has officially rejoined the band.

In his once and current capacity, Belladonna will make his first appearance with ANTHRAX this summer when the band joins METALLICA, SLAYER, and MEGADETH — the "Big Four" founding bands of the thrash genre — to co-headline a series of Sonisphere Festivals in ten European cities, as well as playing a handful of ANTHRAX-headlined shows (itinerary is below).

"I am super-excited about this," said Scott Ian.

"Joey and the rest of the band came to see me play at a club in New York, I hadn't seen Joey for years, since the end of the reunion tour.

Joey taps me on the shoulder, instant big hug, it felt like no time had gone by.

The band dynamic is an interesting one — in ANTHRAX, Joey and I spent so many years of our lives together, we grew up together, we know each other so well, so it was like no time was lost."

Belladonna, an essential part of ANTHRAX's lineup from 1985 to 1992, sang on some of the band's most popular albums including "Spreading the Disease", "Among the Living" and "Persistence of Time".

He had reunited with original members of ANTHRAX for the 2005-2007 "Among the Living Tour", but this situation is different.

Explained Belladonna, "I had been in touch with Charlie and Frank, then I got a call from their manager who said that everyone wanted me back in the band.

You want me up there, fronting the band like it was before?'

We've already started to reconnect with the old ways of having conversations.

Everything is easy going and feels really good."

"We're going to do these summer shows and gel as a band," explained Charlie Benante, "get comfortable playing with each other again, and the energy from that should go right into making new music."

Immediately following the final Sonisphere festival in early August, the band will fly back to the U.S. and begin writing and rehearsing for a new album that's expected to be out in early 2011.

"We've got an unusual luxury of hindsight," added Ian.

"We finished an album a year ago, we've lived with those 12 songs since then, and we can look back on them and see what we really love and what we can make even better, especially with Joey back in the fold."

Added Benante, "There are five or six songs from a year ago that we don't want to change, we love them the way they are, other than having Joey making them his own with his vocals.

Then there's another five or six that we may want to rework, and then there are a bunch of other tunes that are still in the early stages, that we want to finish.

"The band has been on an emotional roller coaster since last summer," Benante continued, "but I think everything that we've had to deal with during that time was pushing us toward this, to Joey being back in ANTHRAX, and the timing couldn't be more perfect or appropriate.

To have Joey with us playing these shows with METALLICA, SLAYER and MEGADETH is the way it should be — as ANTHRAX's vocalist from '85 to '92, he was part of the 'Big Four.'"

"John was a real stand-up guy about the situation," said Ian, about John Bush, ANTHRAX's vocalist from 1992 to 2005 and for some of ANTHRAX's most recent live shows.

"He knew we wanted to move forward at full speed, that we needed a total commitment to ANTHRAX, and he knew that wasn't what he wanted.

We've had so many great times with him, and we appreciate his stepping in last summer at the last minute, and performing with us since then.

He will always be an integral part of the ANTHRAX family."

With worldwide sales in excess of 10-million, ANTHRAX is about to celebrate its 29th year as a band.

Over its career, ANTHRAX has received multiple gold and platinum albums, multiple Grammy nominations, and a host of other accolades from the press, industry and fans.

ANTHRAX has scheduled the following dates:

Jun. 19 - Mimon, Czech Republic @ Sonisphere

Jun. 26 - Bucharest, Romania @ Sonisphere

Aug. 01 - Lokerse, Belgium @ Lokerse FeeSten Festival

Aug. 03 - Hengelo, Netherlands @ Metropool

Aug. 07 - Stockholm, Sweden @ Sonisphere

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Dan Spitz left Anthrax in 1995 to become a professional watchmaker. Guitars on "Stomp 442" were recorded by Ian, Benante, Paul Crook and Pantera's Dimebag Darrell. Crook remained with Anthrax for touring and recording after the release of "Stomp 442", although never became an official member. He was replaced in August 2001 by former Boiler Room guitarist Rob Caggiano. Bello briefly left in March 2004 to join Helmet, with Joey Vera temporarily taking his place. It was announced in April 2005 that Belladonna, Spitz and Bello would return to Anthrax for a reunion tour and potentially new recordings. "Alive 2" was recorded on the tour, but by January 2007 the reunion had fallen through as Belladonna had reportedly chosen not to continue working with the other members.
 By the end of 2007, the group had enlisted Dan Nelson as its new lead vocalist and brought back Caggiano. However, after recording a new album with the band, Nelson left in July 2009 and was replaced for future tour dates by Bush. Belladonna returned to Anthrax the following year.


Belladonna re-recorded vocals on the album "Worship Music".

(meta data) TITLE: It's Official: Joey Belladonna Rejoins Anthrax For Tour, Studio Album - Blabbermouth.net

# It's Official: JOEY BELLADONNA Rejoins ANTHRAX For Tour, Studio Album

With rumors swirling since ANTHRAX drummer Charlie Benante and bassist Frank Bello were seen together with former ANTHRAX vocalist Joey Belladonna late last month in New York, the band — Benante, Bello, and guitarists Scott Ian and Rob Caggiano — is elated to announce that Belladonna has officially rejoined the band.

In his once and current capacity, Belladonna will make his first appearance with ANTHRAX this summer when the band joins METALLICA, SLAYER, and MEGADETH — the "Big Four" founding bands of the thrash genre — to co-headline a series of Sonisphere Festivals in ten European cities, as well as playing a handful of ANTHRAX-headlined shows (itinerary is below).

"I am super-excited about this," said Scott Ian.

"Joey and the rest of the band came to see me play at a club in New York, I hadn't seen Joey for years, since the end of the reunion tour.

Joey taps me on the shoulder, instant big hug, it felt like no time had gone by.

The band dynamic is an interesting one — in ANTHRAX, Joey and I spent so many years of our lives together, we grew up together, we know each other so well, so it was like no time was lost."

Belladonna, an essential part of ANTHRAX's lineup from 1985 to 1992, sang on some of the band's most popular albums including "Spreading the Disease", "Among the Living" and "Persistence of Time".

He had reunited with original members of ANTHRAX for the 2005-2007 "Among the Living Tour", but this situation is different.

Explained Belladonna, "I had been in touch with Charlie and Frank, then I got a call from their manager who said that everyone wanted me back in the band.

You want me up there, fronting the band like it was before?'

We've already started to reconnect with the old ways of having conversations.

Everything is easy going and feels really good."

"We're going to do these summer shows and gel as a band," explained Charlie Benante, "get comfortable playing with each other again, and the energy from that should go right into making new music."

Immediately following the final Sonisphere festival in early August, the band will fly back to the U.S. and begin writing and rehearsing for a new album that's expected to be out in early 2011.

"We've got an unusual luxury of hindsight," added Ian.

"We finished an album a year ago, we've lived with those 12 songs since then, and we can look back on them and see what we really love and what we can make even better, especially with Joey back in the fold."

Added Benante, "There are five or six songs from a year ago that we don't want to change, we love them the way they are, other than having Joey making them his own with his vocals.

Then there's another five or six that we may want to rework, and then there are a bunch of other tunes that are still in the early stages, that we want to finish.

"The band has been on an emotional roller coaster since last summer," Benante continued, "but I think everything that we've had to deal with during that time was pushing us toward this, to Joey being back in ANTHRAX, and the timing couldn't be more perfect or appropriate.

To have Joey with us playing these shows with METALLICA, SLAYER and MEGADETH is the way it should be — as ANTHRAX's vocalist from '85 to '92, he was part of the 'Big Four.'"

"John was a real stand-up guy about the situation," said Ian, about John Bush, ANTHRAX's vocalist from 1992 to 2005 and for some of ANTHRAX's most recent live shows.

"He knew we wanted to move forward at full speed, that we needed a total commitment to ANTHRAX, and he knew that wasn't what he wanted.

We've had so many great times with him, and we appreciate his stepping in last summer at the last minute, and performing with us since then.

He will always be an integral part of the ANTHRAX family."

With worldwide sales in excess of 10-million, ANTHRAX is about to celebrate its 29th year as a band.

Over its career, ANTHRAX has received multiple gold and platinum albums, multiple Grammy nominations, and a host of other accolades from the press, industry and fans.

ANTHRAX has scheduled the following dates:

Jun. 19 - Mimon, Czech Republic @ Sonisphere

Jun. 26 - Bucharest, Romania @ Sonisphere

Aug. 01 - Lokerse, Belgium @ Lokerse FeeSten Festival

Aug. 03 - Hengelo, Netherlands @ Metropool

Aug. 07 - Stockholm, Sweden @ Sonisphere

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SLIPKNOT's CLOWN On Politicians Blaming Popular Culture For Mass Shootings: 'It's Because They Don't Know What The Hell They're Doing'

THE DARKNESS: Watch Lyric Video For New Song 'Heart Explodes'

KISS Frontman PAUL STANLEY On 'End Of The Road' Tour: 'This Is Our Victory Lap'

HELLYEAH Guitarist TOM MAXWELL To Undergo Hand Surgery In September

KORN's BRIAN 'HEAD' WELCH Taps BREAKING BENJAMIN, UNDEROATH, Ex-FLYLEAF Members For New Solo Record

Dan Spitz left Anthrax in 1995 to become a professional watchmaker. Guitars on "Stomp 442" were recorded by Ian, Benante, Paul Crook and Pantera's Dimebag Darrell. Crook remained with Anthrax for touring and recording after the release of "Stomp 442", although never became an official member. He was replaced in August 2001 by former Boiler Room guitarist Rob Caggiano. Bello briefly left in March 2004 to join Helmet, with Joey Vera temporarily taking his place. It was announced in April 2005 that Belladonna, Spitz and Bello would return to Anthrax for a reunion tour and potentially new recordings. "Alive 2" was recorded on the tour, but by January 2007 the reunion had fallen through as Belladonna had reportedly chosen not to continue working with the other members.
 By the end of 2007, the group had enlisted Dan Nelson as its new lead vocalist and brought back Caggiano. However, after recording a new album with the band, Nelson left in July 2009 and was replaced for future tour dates by Bush. Belladonna returned to Anthrax the following year. Belladonna's first appearance was at June's "big four" show.


The dangerous grade crossing at Main Street would be closed.

(meta data) TITLE: Main Street Grade Crossing Elimination - A Modern LI

# Main Street Grade Crossing Elimination

The elimination of the Main Street grade crossing will alleviate train and vehicular traffic and enhance safety.

The Main Street grade crossing in the Village of Mineola is one of eight street-level crossings along the LIRR Main Line being eliminated as part of the LIRR Expansion Project from Floral Park to Hicksville.

posed a safety risk to drivers, pedestrians and LIRR customers

caused lengthy commutes for both drivers and LIRR customers

In Mineola at Main Street, grade crossing gates are in the down position as much as 53 percent of the time during AM and PM peak hours.

The need for grade crossing elimination is further illustrated by the six fatal crashes at grade crossing locations in the LIRR Main Line corridor between 2007 to 2017.

In consultation with the Village of Mineola, vehicular traffic across the LIRR tracks is being permanently closed.

A pedestrian bridge with elevators will be constructed over the tracks, and vehicular traffic is being diverted to Mineola Boulevard or Willis Avenue, both within a quarter-mile from Main Street.

This reconstructed grade crossing was designed in conjunction with the Village of Mineola and will enhance safety and provide for a quieter and more livable community along the railroad.

The elimination of the Main Street grade crossing is part of the LIRR Expansion Project to strengthen the reliability of LIRR infrastructure and ultimately support the growth and development of Long Island.

## Newsday Interviews LIRR Dave Morrison in Honor of LIRR's 185th Birthday

The LIRR turned 185 years old on April 24, and former LIRR branch manager and current LIRR historian Dave Morrison and others sat down with Newsday to reminisce about the railroad's eventful history.

## LIRR Expansion Project Team Hosts Monthly Mayors' Meeting

On April 24th, the LIRR Expansion Project team hosted the monthly Mayors' meeting at the LIRR Expansion Project Community Information Center in Mineola.

Village and Town officials throughout the Project corridor convened to discuss ongoing construction activities: Tom McGuinness, MTACC

## LIRR Expansion Project Extends Deadline for Q1 Community Scorecard to May 3, 2019

The LIRR Expansion Project has extended the deadline for Q1 Community Scorecard submissions until the end of the day on Friday, May 3rd.

As part of LIRR Expansion Project, the MTA has developed a series of environmental and community commitments

## LIRR Expansion Project Readies Q1 2019 Community Scorecard

As part of the LIRR Expansion Project Floral Park to Hicksville, the MTA has developed a series of environmental and community commitments in coordination with the project-adjacent communities to minimize construction-related impacts: the MTA has established the Design-Builder Incentive Program,

## LIRR Expansion Team Discusses Project with Mineola Middle School Sixth-Graders

On April 8th, Members of the LIRR Expansion Project team joined sixth grade students at Mineola Middle School to discuss the project and discuss the many different Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) – related careers of members of the

## Suffolk County Economic Development Team Joins LIRR Expansion Project Team at Community Information Center in Mineola

On April 10th, members of the Suffolk County Economic Development team joined the LIRR Expansion Project team at the Community Information Center in Mineola to discuss ongoing progress.

The team presented a project overview and showcased the latest construction milestones

## LIRR Expansion Keeps Commuters Abreast of Construction at Carle Place and Merillon Avenue Stations

The LIRR Expansion Project team continues to meet its commitments to LIRR commuters by notifying passengers of current train boarding and exiting procedures as construction continues.

These notifications, spotted at Jamaica Station, inform commuters to board and exit the trains

## LIRR Expansion Project Team Presents Update at Village of Mineola Board of Trustees Board Meeting

On March 13th, the LIRR Expansion Project team met with the Village of Mineola Board of Trustees and residents at the Village's semi-monthly board meeting.

The project team presented on the current construction status of the Mineola Harrison Parking Structure,

## LIRR Expansion Project Extends STEM Competition Deadline

The LIRR Expansion Project has extended the registration deadline for its STEM Competition to March 6, 2019.

Also, due to participant requests, the size of eligible groups has been increased: students may elect to work individually, in small groups or

## Monthly Mayors' Update at LIRR Expansion Project Community Information Center in Mineola

Local elected officials and Village and Town administrators from LIRR Expansion Project-adjacent communities joined the LIRR Expansion Project team for the monthly Mayors' Meeting at the Community Information Center in Mineola.

The project team discussed many topics, including several upcoming

The Community Information Center in Mineola is now open.

Please visit www.LIRRExpansion.com for more information and hours.

Get the Guide!Free Guide to Parks near modernized LIRR Stations

Find out how LIRR is modernizing Long Island.

Get the Guide!Free Guide to New Art Installations at LIRR Stations

As part of the LIRR third track project, infrastructure around the Mineola station will be renovated starting in late 2018. Both platforms would be replaced, and Platform B will be relocated. Canopies, benches, signage, and security cameras will be installed. The new platforms would be heated to facilitate snow removal. Amenities such as Wi-Fi, USB charging stations, artwork, and digital information displays would be included in the renovation.
 The construction of a new parking structure at Harrison Avenue will begin in fall 2018, followed by the start of reconstruction on the station itself in early 2019. The Second Street parking lot will also be expanded, and a park and ride parking lot at Main Street would be built.


The dangerous grade crossing at Main Street would be replaced with a pedestrian overpass.

(meta data) TITLE: Main Street Grade Crossing Elimination - A Modern LI

# Main Street Grade Crossing Elimination

The elimination of the Main Street grade crossing will alleviate train and vehicular traffic and enhance safety.

The Main Street grade crossing in the Village of Mineola is one of eight street-level crossings along the LIRR Main Line being eliminated as part of the LIRR Expansion Project from Floral Park to Hicksville.

posed a safety risk to drivers, pedestrians and LIRR customers

caused lengthy commutes for both drivers and LIRR customers

In Mineola at Main Street, grade crossing gates are in the down position as much as 53 percent of the time during AM and PM peak hours.

The need for grade crossing elimination is further illustrated by the six fatal crashes at grade crossing locations in the LIRR Main Line corridor between 2007 to 2017.

In consultation with the Village of Mineola, vehicular traffic across the LIRR tracks is being permanently closed.

A pedestrian bridge with elevators will be constructed over the tracks, and vehicular traffic is being diverted to Mineola Boulevard or Willis Avenue, both within a quarter-mile from Main Street.

This reconstructed grade crossing was designed in conjunction with the Village of Mineola and will enhance safety and provide for a quieter and more livable community along the railroad.

The elimination of the Main Street grade crossing is part of the LIRR Expansion Project to strengthen the reliability of LIRR infrastructure and ultimately support the growth and development of Long Island.

## Newsday Interviews LIRR Dave Morrison in Honor of LIRR's 185th Birthday

The LIRR turned 185 years old on April 24, and former LIRR branch manager and current LIRR historian Dave Morrison and others sat down with Newsday to reminisce about the railroad's eventful history.

## LIRR Expansion Project Team Hosts Monthly Mayors' Meeting

On April 24th, the LIRR Expansion Project team hosted the monthly Mayors' meeting at the LIRR Expansion Project Community Information Center in Mineola.

Village and Town officials throughout the Project corridor convened to discuss ongoing construction activities: Tom McGuinness, MTACC

## LIRR Expansion Project Extends Deadline for Q1 Community Scorecard to May 3, 2019

The LIRR Expansion Project has extended the deadline for Q1 Community Scorecard submissions until the end of the day on Friday, May 3rd.

As part of LIRR Expansion Project, the MTA has developed a series of environmental and community commitments

## LIRR Expansion Project Readies Q1 2019 Community Scorecard

As part of the LIRR Expansion Project Floral Park to Hicksville, the MTA has developed a series of environmental and community commitments in coordination with the project-adjacent communities to minimize construction-related impacts: the MTA has established the Design-Builder Incentive Program,

## LIRR Expansion Team Discusses Project with Mineola Middle School Sixth-Graders

On April 8th, Members of the LIRR Expansion Project team joined sixth grade students at Mineola Middle School to discuss the project and discuss the many different Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) – related careers of members of the

## Suffolk County Economic Development Team Joins LIRR Expansion Project Team at Community Information Center in Mineola

On April 10th, members of the Suffolk County Economic Development team joined the LIRR Expansion Project team at the Community Information Center in Mineola to discuss ongoing progress.

The team presented a project overview and showcased the latest construction milestones

## LIRR Expansion Keeps Commuters Abreast of Construction at Carle Place and Merillon Avenue Stations

The LIRR Expansion Project team continues to meet its commitments to LIRR commuters by notifying passengers of current train boarding and exiting procedures as construction continues.

These notifications, spotted at Jamaica Station, inform commuters to board and exit the trains

## LIRR Expansion Project Team Presents Update at Village of Mineola Board of Trustees Board Meeting

On March 13th, the LIRR Expansion Project team met with the Village of Mineola Board of Trustees and residents at the Village's semi-monthly board meeting.

The project team presented on the current construction status of the Mineola Harrison Parking Structure,

## LIRR Expansion Project Extends STEM Competition Deadline

The LIRR Expansion Project has extended the registration deadline for its STEM Competition to March 6, 2019.

Also, due to participant requests, the size of eligible groups has been increased: students may elect to work individually, in small groups or

## Monthly Mayors' Update at LIRR Expansion Project Community Information Center in Mineola

Local elected officials and Village and Town administrators from LIRR Expansion Project-adjacent communities joined the LIRR Expansion Project team for the monthly Mayors' Meeting at the Community Information Center in Mineola.

The project team discussed many topics, including several upcoming

The Community Information Center in Mineola is now open.

Please visit www.LIRRExpansion.com for more information and hours.

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As part of the LIRR third track project, infrastructure around the Mineola station will be renovated starting in late 2018. Both platforms would be replaced, and Platform B will be relocated. Canopies, benches, signage, and security cameras will be installed. The new platforms would be heated to facilitate snow removal. Amenities such as Wi-Fi, USB charging stations, artwork, and digital information displays would be included in the renovation.
 The construction of a new parking structure at Harrison Avenue will begin in fall 2018, followed by the start of reconstruction on the station itself in early 2019. The Second Street parking lot will also be expanded, and a park and ride parking lot at Main Street would be built. The dangerous grade crossing at Main Street would be closed.


The pedestrian overpass would have two elevators.

(meta data) TITLE: Main Street Grade Crossing Elimination - A Modern LI

# Main Street Grade Crossing Elimination

The elimination of the Main Street grade crossing will alleviate train and vehicular traffic and enhance safety.

The Main Street grade crossing in the Village of Mineola is one of eight street-level crossings along the LIRR Main Line being eliminated as part of the LIRR Expansion Project from Floral Park to Hicksville.

posed a safety risk to drivers, pedestrians and LIRR customers

caused lengthy commutes for both drivers and LIRR customers

In Mineola at Main Street, grade crossing gates are in the down position as much as 53 percent of the time during AM and PM peak hours.

The need for grade crossing elimination is further illustrated by the six fatal crashes at grade crossing locations in the LIRR Main Line corridor between 2007 to 2017.

In consultation with the Village of Mineola, vehicular traffic across the LIRR tracks is being permanently closed.

A pedestrian bridge with elevators will be constructed over the tracks, and vehicular traffic is being diverted to Mineola Boulevard or Willis Avenue, both within a quarter-mile from Main Street.

This reconstructed grade crossing was designed in conjunction with the Village of Mineola and will enhance safety and provide for a quieter and more livable community along the railroad.

The elimination of the Main Street grade crossing is part of the LIRR Expansion Project to strengthen the reliability of LIRR infrastructure and ultimately support the growth and development of Long Island.

## Newsday Interviews LIRR Dave Morrison in Honor of LIRR's 185th Birthday

The LIRR turned 185 years old on April 24, and former LIRR branch manager and current LIRR historian Dave Morrison and others sat down with Newsday to reminisce about the railroad's eventful history.

## LIRR Expansion Project Team Hosts Monthly Mayors' Meeting

On April 24th, the LIRR Expansion Project team hosted the monthly Mayors' meeting at the LIRR Expansion Project Community Information Center in Mineola.

Village and Town officials throughout the Project corridor convened to discuss ongoing construction activities: Tom McGuinness, MTACC

## LIRR Expansion Project Extends Deadline for Q1 Community Scorecard to May 3, 2019

The LIRR Expansion Project has extended the deadline for Q1 Community Scorecard submissions until the end of the day on Friday, May 3rd.

As part of LIRR Expansion Project, the MTA has developed a series of environmental and community commitments

## LIRR Expansion Project Readies Q1 2019 Community Scorecard

As part of the LIRR Expansion Project Floral Park to Hicksville, the MTA has developed a series of environmental and community commitments in coordination with the project-adjacent communities to minimize construction-related impacts: the MTA has established the Design-Builder Incentive Program,

## LIRR Expansion Team Discusses Project with Mineola Middle School Sixth-Graders

On April 8th, Members of the LIRR Expansion Project team joined sixth grade students at Mineola Middle School to discuss the project and discuss the many different Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) – related careers of members of the

## Suffolk County Economic Development Team Joins LIRR Expansion Project Team at Community Information Center in Mineola

On April 10th, members of the Suffolk County Economic Development team joined the LIRR Expansion Project team at the Community Information Center in Mineola to discuss ongoing progress.

The team presented a project overview and showcased the latest construction milestones

## LIRR Expansion Keeps Commuters Abreast of Construction at Carle Place and Merillon Avenue Stations

The LIRR Expansion Project team continues to meet its commitments to LIRR commuters by notifying passengers of current train boarding and exiting procedures as construction continues.

These notifications, spotted at Jamaica Station, inform commuters to board and exit the trains

## LIRR Expansion Project Team Presents Update at Village of Mineola Board of Trustees Board Meeting

On March 13th, the LIRR Expansion Project team met with the Village of Mineola Board of Trustees and residents at the Village's semi-monthly board meeting.

The project team presented on the current construction status of the Mineola Harrison Parking Structure,

## LIRR Expansion Project Extends STEM Competition Deadline

The LIRR Expansion Project has extended the registration deadline for its STEM Competition to March 6, 2019.

Also, due to participant requests, the size of eligible groups has been increased: students may elect to work individually, in small groups or

## Monthly Mayors' Update at LIRR Expansion Project Community Information Center in Mineola

Local elected officials and Village and Town administrators from LIRR Expansion Project-adjacent communities joined the LIRR Expansion Project team for the monthly Mayors' Meeting at the Community Information Center in Mineola.

The project team discussed many topics, including several upcoming

The Community Information Center in Mineola is now open.

Please visit www.LIRRExpansion.com for more information and hours.

Get the Guide!Free Guide to Parks near modernized LIRR Stations

Find out how LIRR is modernizing Long Island.

Get the Guide!Free Guide to New Art Installations at LIRR Stations

As part of the LIRR third track project, infrastructure around the Mineola station will be renovated starting in late 2018. Both platforms would be replaced, and Platform B will be relocated. Canopies, benches, signage, and security cameras will be installed. The new platforms would be heated to facilitate snow removal. Amenities such as Wi-Fi, USB charging stations, artwork, and digital information displays would be included in the renovation.
 The construction of a new parking structure at Harrison Avenue will begin in fall 2018, followed by the start of reconstruction on the station itself in early 2019. The Second Street parking lot will also be expanded, and a park and ride parking lot at Main Street would be built. The dangerous grade crossing at Main Street would be closed. The dangerous grade crossing at Main Street would be replaced with a pedestrian overpass.


She played one of the three leads in black comedy drama "Avengers Social Club".

(meta data) TITLE: No-romance dramas draw strong viewers' response

A promotional photo for tvN's drama "Avengers Social Club" / Courtesy of CJ E&MBy Park Jin-haiMore

dramas are giving up on the romance storyline that had been typically regarded as a must for any hit.

Looking at the viewer responses to ongoing dramas, it now seems viewers think that if it is telling a similar love story, it would be better off with no romance at all.

"Temperature of Love," a romantic comedy on SBS which had shown a strong viewer response for its delicate expression of a relationship, has been losing its initial momentum.

Albeit being top-rated in its time slot, MBC's Wednesday-Thursday medical drama "Hospital Ship," which grabbed viewers' attention by dealing with a lesser-known hospital ship sailing around small islands around the world helping island residents, has been seeing less viewer responses as the medical drama is now focusing on a love triangle and is becoming a typical melodrama.

On the contrary, tvN's webtoon-based drama "Avengers Social Club," "Witch's Court" and "Mad Dog" on KBS _ where there is no apparent romantic storytelling _ have been gaining popularity."Avengers Social Club," airing on Wednesdays and Thursdays

, stars three actresses Lee Yo-won, Ra Mi-ran and Myung Se-bin, playing three women from different walks of life _ a street fish vendor, a housewife of a professor and a chaebol owner's daughter _ who join forces to carry out their individual revenge.

Focusing on close relationships between women, the drama tells about revenge and comradeship among the three, each having been the victim of power abuse, violence and a spouse's adultery.

With no romance plot, the drama debuted on Oct. 11 with 2.9 percent viewership, but it soared to over 5 percent just after three episodes."The issues the drama portrays are ones that all women can strongly relate to.

But, it is not women's issues only, since the drama reflects reality _ a world full of violence _ that all viewers can relate to," said culture critic Jung Duk-hyun.

"This sense of reality makes the trio's revenge not entirely private but shared.

Their revenge is strong satire and criticism of reality.

legal drama "Witch's Court" and insurance scam fighting drama "Mad Dog" are getting positive reviews from viewers.

The former, albeit not entirely free from romance, mainly focuses on crimes against children and women, including child molestation and sexual assault, keeping viewers on their toes.

In the latter, insurance scam cases and team chasing them bring about tension.

"In the case of romantic comedies that include social issues in its storytelling, romantic scenes may work to their advantage.

But when the cliché romance scenes are abruptly adopted in the thus-far well-received dramas, regardless of the general plot, viewers feel that the romance is out of place," Jung said.

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 She is most prolific as a supporting actress, notably in Lee Joon-ik's "Hope" (2013), for which her portrayal of a young boy's mother won Best Supporting Actress at the 34th Blue Dragon Film Awards; as well as "The Himalayas" (2015), for which she won Best Supporting Actress at the 52nd Baeksang Arts Awards. She was also noted as a scene stealer in the hit cable drama "Reply 1988" (2015).
 Ra was also praised in her leading role as a North Korean defector in Jeon Kyu-hwan's indie "Dance Town" (2011), with "Variety" calling it "riveting" and "a landmark performance".


(meta data) TITLE: No-romance dramas draw strong viewers' response

A promotional photo for tvN's drama "Avengers Social Club" / Courtesy of CJ E&MBy Park Jin-haiMore

dramas are giving up on the romance storyline that had been typically regarded as a must for any hit.

Looking at the viewer responses to ongoing dramas, it now seems viewers think that if it is telling a similar love story, it would be better off with no romance at all.

"Temperature of Love," a romantic comedy on SBS which had shown a strong viewer response for its delicate expression of a relationship, has been losing its initial momentum.

Albeit being top-rated in its time slot, MBC's Wednesday-Thursday medical drama "Hospital Ship," which grabbed viewers' attention by dealing with a lesser-known hospital ship sailing around small islands around the world helping island residents, has been seeing less viewer responses as the medical drama is now focusing on a love triangle and is becoming a typical melodrama.

On the contrary, tvN's webtoon-based drama "Avengers Social Club," "Witch's Court" and "Mad Dog" on KBS _ where there is no apparent romantic storytelling _ have been gaining popularity."Avengers Social Club," airing on Wednesdays and Thursdays

, stars three actresses Lee Yo-won, Ra Mi-ran and Myung Se-bin, playing three women from different walks of life _ a street fish vendor, a housewife of a professor and a chaebol owner's daughter _ who join forces to carry out their individual revenge.

Focusing on close relationships between women, the drama tells about revenge and comradeship among the three, each having been the victim of power abuse, violence and a spouse's adultery.

With no romance plot, the drama debuted on Oct. 11 with 2.9 percent viewership, but it soared to over 5 percent just after three episodes."The issues the drama portrays are ones that all women can strongly relate to.

But, it is not women's issues only, since the drama reflects reality _ a world full of violence _ that all viewers can relate to," said culture critic Jung Duk-hyun.

"This sense of reality makes the trio's revenge not entirely private but shared.

Their revenge is strong satire and criticism of reality.

legal drama "Witch's Court" and insurance scam fighting drama "Mad Dog" are getting positive reviews from viewers.

The former, albeit not entirely free from romance, mainly focuses on crimes against children and women, including child molestation and sexual assault, keeping viewers on their toes.

In the latter, insurance scam cases and team chasing them bring about tension.

"In the case of romantic comedies that include social issues in its storytelling, romantic scenes may work to their advantage.

But when the cliché romance scenes are abruptly adopted in the thus-far well-received dramas, regardless of the general plot, viewers feel that the romance is out of place," Jung said.

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Opium addiction in Korea's past Moon expresses condolences over arrival of late climbers' remains New rules of e-commerce:

Live-streaming in the spotlight North Korea says it tested 'new weapon' under leader Kim's guidance Seoul considers extending GSOMIA

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SPO's Associate Conductor Wilson Ng recounts musical journey from flutist to conductor Comedian dance band Celeb Five returns with ballad

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Before making her film debut in "Lady Vengeance" (2005), Ra Mi-ran spent years acting in theatre. Afterwards, she appeared in more than 40 films but did not receive acclaim or public recognition until she starred in "Dancing Queen" (2012), with one review calling her "the standout" as the protagonist's best friend and hairdresser.
 She is most prolific as a supporting actress, notably in Lee Joon-ik's "Hope" (2013), for which her portrayal of a young boy's mother won Best Supporting Actress at the 34th Blue Dragon Film Awards; as well as "The Himalayas" (2015), for which she won Best Supporting Actress at the 52nd Baeksang Arts Awards. She was also noted as a scene stealer in the hit cable drama "Reply 1988" (2015).
 Ra was also praised in her leading role as a North Korean defector in Jeon Kyu-hwan's indie "Dance Town" (2011), with "Variety" calling it "riveting" and "a landmark performance". She played one of the three leads in black comedy drama "Avengers Social Club".


The American edition of the album was included in "A Basic Record Library" of 1950s and 1960s recordings.

(meta data) TITLE: Robert Christgau: CG 70s: A Basic Record Library: The Fifties and Sixties

## A Basic Record Library:The Fifties and Sixties

The lists that follow, dominated by standbys that have given me

pleasure for years, are for context--where my judgments are coming

the kind of scrutiny that went into the body of the book, and they're

less than comprehensive, based largely on albums in my non-collector's

not artists--great, listenable records as opposed to important ones,

because it differs from rock and roll only in stylistic rigor and

ignored country music because the styles only

began to merge fully in the '70s (honky-tonkers like George Jones and

Hank Williams--not to mention Country Jerry Lee--are/were more

rock and roll than Willie Nelson, but singer-songwriter Nelson is

Certain faves (More Chuck Berry, Aretha's

I Never Loved a Man) have been passed over to avoid duplication

There are twenty-five LPs from the '50s and

because those round numbers are about where

As suits what was basically a singles music, all but three of the '50s

selections are greatest-hits albums, most of them put together in the

I've omitted such classic multiple-artist compilations as 18

King Size Rhythm & Blues Hits (Columbia), You Must Remember

These (Bell), History of Rhythm & Blues Vol. 3

(Atlantic), Echoes of a Rock Era and Golden Goodies

(Roulette), and American Graffiti (MCA) in favor of twenty-five

forty-fives by artists whose LPs--if they exist at all--didn't

A lot of best-ofs show up in the '60s as well because

outside of the fab five--Beatles-Dylan-Stones-Who-Redding--great

The Big Bopper: "Chantilly Lace" (Mercury)

The Channels: "The Closer You Are" (Whirling Disc)

Danny and the Juniors: "At the Hop" (ABC)

The Del Vikings: "Come Go with Me" (Dot)

The Five Satins: "In the Still of the Night" (Ember)

The Gladiolas: "Little Darlin'" (Excello)

Screamin' Jay Hawkins: "I Put a Spell on You" (Okeh)

The Heartbeats: "A Thousand Miles Away" (Rama)

Ivory Joe Hunter: "Since I Met You Baby" (Atlantic)

Johnnie & Joe: "Over the Mountain, Across the Sea" (Chess)

Mickey & Sylvia: "Love Is Strange" (Groove)

Shirley & Lee: "Let the Good Times Roll" (Aladdin)

The Teenagers: "Why Do Fools Fall in Love" (Gee)

Chuck Berry: Chuck Berry's Golden Decade (Chess)

Chuck Berry: Chuck Berry's Golden Decade Volume II (Chess)

The Clovers: Their Greatest Recordings: The Early Years (Atco)

The Coasters: Their Greatest Recordings: The Early Years (Atco)

Bo Diddley: Got My Own Bag of Tricks (Chess)

Fats Domino: Fats Domino (United Artists)

The Drifters: Their Greatest Recordings: The Early Years (Atco)

The Everly Brothers: History of the Everly Brothers (Barnaby)

The Five Royales: The Five Royales (King)

Buddy Holly/Crickets: 20 Golden Greats (MCA)

Jerry Lee Lewis: Original Golden Hits--Volume One (Sun)

Little Richard: Little Richard's Grooviest 17 Original Hits (Specialty)

Ricky Nelson: Ricky Nelson (United Artists)

Carl Perkins: Original Golden Hits (Sun)

The Platters: Encore of Golden Hits (Mercury)

Elvis Presley: The Sun Sessions (RCA Victor)

Elvis Presley: Elvis' Gold Records (RCA Victor)

Jimmy Reed: The Ultimate Jimmy Reed (BluesWay)

Huey "Piano" Smith's Rock & Roll Revival (Ace)

Joe Turner: His Greatest Recordings (Atco)

Gene Vincent: The Bop That Just Won't Stop (1956) (Capitol)

Sonny Boy Williamson: This Is My Story (Chess)

Howlin' Wolf: Chester Burnett A.K.A. Howlin' Wolf (Chess)

The Beach Boys: Endless Summer (Capitol)

The Beatles: The Beatles' Second Album (Capitol)

The Beatles: The Early Beatles (Capitol)

The Beatles: Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (Capitol)

Bobby Bland: The Best of Bobby Bland (Duke)

James Brown: "Live" at the Apollo (King)

James Brown: "Live" at the Apollo Volume II (King)

Buffalo Springfield: Buffalo Springfield Again (Atco)

The Byrds: The Byrds' Greatest Hits (Columbia)

The Byrds: The Notorious Byrd Brothers (Columbia)

The Byrds: Sweetheart of the Rodeo (Columbia)

Ray Charles: Ray Charles' Greatest Hits (ABC)

Ray Charles: Modern Sounds in Country & Western Music (ABC)

Sam Cooke: The Legendary Sam Cooke (RCA Special Products)

Creedence Clearwater Revival: Willy and the Poor Boys (Fantasy)

The Drifters: The Drifters' Golden Hits (Atlantic)

Bob Dylan: The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan (Columbia)

Bob Dylan: Bringing It All Back Home (Columbia)

Bob Dylan: Highway 61 Revisited (Columbia)

Bob Dylan: John Wesley Harding (Columbia)

The Flying Burrito Bros.: The Gilded Palace of Sin (A&M)

Aretha Franklin: Aretha's Gold (Atlantic)

Jimi Hendrix Experience: Electric Ladyland (Reprise)

Jimi Hendrix Experience: Smash Hits (Reprise)

The Impressions: Vintage Years: The Impressions Featuring Jerry Butler and Curtis Mayfield (Sire)

The Kinks: The Kinks Greatest Hits! (Reprise)

The Lovin' Spoonful: The Best . . . (Kama Sutra)

The Mamas and the Papas: Farewell to the First Golden Era (Dunhill)

Martha and the Vandellas: Greatest Hits (Gordy)

The Miracles: The Miracles' Greatest Hits from the Beginning (Tamla)

Wilson Pickett: The Best of Wilson Pickett (Atlantic)

The Rascals: Time Peace: The Rascals' Greatest Hits (Atlantic)

Otis Redding: The Best of Otis Redding (Atco)

Otis Redding: The Immortal Otis Redding (Atco)

Smokey Robinson & the Miracles: Greatest Hits Vol. 2 (Tamla)

The Rolling Stones: The Rolling Stones Now! (London)

The Rolling Stones: Out of Our Heads (London)

The Rolling Stones: Between the Buttons (London)

The Rolling Stones: Beggars Banquet (London)

The Rolling Stones: Let It Bleed (London)

Diana Ross & the Supremes: Anthology (Motown)

Sam and Dave: The Best of Sam and Dave (Atlantic)

The Shirelles: The Shirelles' Greatest Hits (Scepter)

Phil Spector's Greatest Hits (Warner/Spector)

Dusty Springfield: Dusty in Memphis (Atlantic)

The Temptations: The Temptations' Greatest Hits (Gordy)

The Velvet Underground: The Velvet Underground & Nico (Verve)

The Velvet Underground: The Velvet Underground (Verve)

Dionne Warwick: Golden Hits/Part I (Scepter)

The Who: The Who Sing My Generation (Decca)

Jackie Wilson: Jackie Wilson's Greatest Hits (Brunswick)

Christgau's Record Guide: Rock Albums of the '70s, 1980

In his 1967 column for "Esquire", music critic Robert Christgau called "My Generation" "the hardest rock in history". In 1981, he included its American version in his "basic record library". Richie Unterberger hailed the album as "the hardest mod pop" ever recorded in a retrospective review for AllMusic: "At the time of its release, it also had the most ferociously powerful guitars and drums yet captured on a rock record." Mark Kemp wrote of the record in "The Rolling Stone Album Guide" (2004):
 With its ferocious blend of grungy distortion, rumbling bass and percussion, and brutish vocals, "The Who Sings My Generation" became the blueprint for much of the subsequent garage rock, heavy metal, and punk. In contrast to debut albums from the Rolling Stones (whose take on Southern American rock & soul was fairly earnest) and the Beatles (who spread the word of rock & roll through sweet harmonies and easily digestible melodies), "My Generation" positively shoved at the boundaries of popular music. Townshend's fiercely original guitar experiments here predate the innovations of his later American rival Jimi Hendrix.