Aston Martin Vantage AMR coming with manual transmission
Brett Davis	 Apr 30, 2019
Aston Martin, Car News
Yep, Aston Martin is kicking on with the manual transmission, releasing this teaser image ahead of the new option that will soon be available in the form of the Vantage AMR.
The teaser image is pretty blunt but also very clear. It simply shows three pedals in the traditional format, with a large accelerator pedal and two smaller pedals for the brake and clutch. This, of course, means the car has a manual transmission.
Aston Martin used Twitter to send out the teaser and incorporated the hashtag #VantageAMR. The AMR badge is currently applied to the DB11, and is the flagship variant of that car featuring enhanced aero treatment, exclusive trimmings, and increased engine power for its V12.
We’re guessing the same philosophy will be applied to the Vantage AMR. At the moment the Vantage comes with a 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 producing 375kW and 685Nm. These outputs could easily be boosted. Boosted up to 450kW, in fact. As you may know the current Vantage engine is a Mercedes-AMG unit which is featured in cars ranging from the C 63 AMG S (375kW), and up to the new AMG GT 63 S 4-Door (470kW).
There is also the chance Aston Martin will revive the Vantage V12 layout. After all, the previous model generation was available with a V12 and a manual transmission. However, it used the old 5.9-litre naturally aspirated V12 that produced 421kW. Nowadays, Aston has a 5.2-litre twin-turbo V12 that develops up to 470kW.
With a manual transmission, even with 375kW, it should be a very exciting vehicle to drive. We’re not sure about 470kW, though. That might be a bit tricky to get off the line in a rush. But either way it will no doubt come in as the new flagship Vantage.
We won’t have to wait long to know all of the details. Aston Martin says the new model is “coming soon.”
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Miami Hurricanes win ACC Indoor Track and Field Championship
The No. 15 University of Miami women’s team successfully defended its ACC Indoor Track and Field Championships title, winning its fourth in program history. The Hurricanes, led by senior sprinter Shakima Wimbley, put on a show at Loftus Sports Center at the University of Notre Dame in a repeat-championship performance.
The Canes, earning 113 points for the team, finished well ahead of the rest of the field to get the win. The Clemson Tigers were 15 points behind, taking second place.
“We came here to beat everybody to win the conference,” sophomore Michelle Athlerley said before the meet.
The pentathlete won the first individual ACC Indoor title of the meet for Miami. With a personal-best 800m time and the fourth-best high jump in school history, Athlerley earned 4,281 points to set a new school record and ACC Championship record in the women’s pentathlon.
“We put so much effort into our fall training to make sure that we come to this competition and we win,” she said.
Coach Amy Deem now has the most ACC Indoor titles by an active coach. She led the Hurricanes to all four championships in program history.
“I’m just excited for the team,” Deem told HurricaneSports.com. “I don’t really think about stuff like that, but it’s awesome. I hope it’s an inspiration for the young females out there. It’s tough to be a coach, whether you’re a man or a woman, but hopefully it gives inspiration to women that want to be head coaches.”
Wimbley, who is a seven-time ACC Performer of the Week, defended her title as Women’s MVP for the event.
With a record-setting win in the women’s 200m, she is the first woman in ACC history to win four consecutive titles in one event. After breaking her own championship record from 2015 in the semifinals, she would top it again in the finals. Not only was the time of 22.83 seconds a personal best for Wimbley, but it is also the third-best time in school history.
Success continued for the decorated senior in the women’s 400m. Wimbley’s time of 51.20 seconds is a conference record, conference-championship record, school record and the best time in the NCAA this year.
Brittny Ellis won second place in the women’s 400m with a time of 52.19 seconds. Syracuse sprinter Kadejhia Sellers upset Miami’s clean sweep by edging Aiyanna Stiverne for third place. Stiverne and Wimbley would join sophomores Anna Runia and Erin Ford to win the women’s 4x400m relay with a time of 3:34.77.
“I am so proud of my teammates, but I am not surprised to see them do that because they train like beasts with me,” Wimbley told HurricaneSports.com. “They’re always alongside me in practice, and I was just waiting for that moment where they would have that breakthrough.”
Senior Ebony Morrison tied her personal best to win the women’s 60m hurdles in 8.12 seconds. Morrison told HurricaneSports.com that she’s never been on such a stellar team and, in spite of struggling with the loss of her mother, she focused on what’s important to win an individual title and help win the team title.
“Ebony and Shakima have done so much,” Deem told HurricaneSports.com. “They set the bar high for our underclassmen as two of our seniors. For the young kids to see our seniors continue to work hard and have great things come to them sets a great example for the next group.”
Hurricane athletes finishing in the top 16 in respective events will advance to the NCAA Indoor Championships at Texas A&M. The competition begins on March 10.
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Regent’s Canal death: man arrested on suspicion of murder
Sophie Inge
Published: 5:27 PM October 16, 2015 Updated: 8:03 PM October 15, 2020
Sabstiano Magnanini's body was found submerged in Regent's Canal last week. Police say he had been living in south London (Photo: Metropolitan Police) - Credit: Archant
A third man has been arrested in connection with the death of Sebastiano Magnanini, whose body was recovered from the Regent’s Canal in September.
The man, aged 41, was arrested on suspicion of murder on Thursday and is currently in custody at a central London police station.
Detectives from the Homicide and Major Crime Command have also charged two men in connection with the investigation.
Paul Williams, 61, of no fixed abode, was charged on Thursday, October 8 with preventing lawful burial and is currently remanded in custody. He is due to appear at Blackfriars Crown Court on Tuesday, October 20.
Daniel Hastie, 22, of no fixed abode, was charged on Friday October 9 with fraud by false representation. He is currently bailed to appear at Highbury Corner Magistrates’ Court on Friday, October 23.
The body of Mr Magnanini was discovered tied to a shopping trolley close to the entrance of Islington Tunnel by a member of the public at 9:07am on Thursday, September 24.
Mr Magnanini was originally from Venice and had been living and working in south London.
According to Italian newspaper La Repubblica he was jailed for 18 months in 1998 over the 1993 theft of a painting, The Education of the Virgin, by 18th-century artist Giovanni Tiepolo from a church in Venice. The painting was reportedly worth two billion lire.
He was last seen alive on Tuesday, 22 September as he travelled into central London on public transport. It is thought he visited the Euston area at around 16.50 before travelling to Kings Cross and Caledonian Road around 18.50.
Sebastiano Magnanini was described as being 6ft 1in tall with short brown hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing black jeans, a blue hooded top with a zip down the front and a dark-coloured t-shirt. He was wearing the same outfit when he was discovered in the canal.
A post-mortem examination took place at the Whittington Hospital on Friday, September 25, and the cause of death is unknown.


TMS Health Education Adds Fourth Day and New Faculty for 2017 Advanced Hands-on TMS Symposium, which is Accredited for 20 CME for the Four-day Completion
Dr. Paul Croarkin, Consultant and Associate Professor at the Mayo Clinic, and Dr. Jonathan Downar, Co-Director of MRI-Guided rTMS Clinic, University Health Network in Toronto, Canada, have joined an already-distinguished faculty.
SAN FRANCISCO, CA, June 15, 2017 /24-7PressRelease/ — TMS Health Education announced today it has added a fourth day to the Advanced Hands-on TMS Symposium and has invited two new TMS experts to join its faculty. “We’re thrilled to have the extra day and talented new faculty members for our symposium, as this has enabled us to add in some new tracks to the curriculum, build in more hands-on training, and increase the accredited psychiatry CME credits received by participants,” said Dr. Karl Lanocha, Director of Education for TMS Health Solutions and Course Chair for the Advanced Symposium.
Following the second Advanced Symposium held in October of 2016, TMS Health Education reviewed feedback from participants and noticed how well received the hands-on training had been. “We wanted to give our participants more training on each of the machines- and while we had done extensive training in small groups during our first two courses, we concluded an extra day would enable further hands-on time, ” said Dr. Richard Bermudes, course faculty for TMS Health Education and previous President of Clinical TMS Society. “Plus this would enable us to add a few more presentations,” he said.
New faculty members include Dr. Paul Croarkin, Consultant and Associate Professor at the Mayo Clinic, and Dr. Jonathan Downar, Co-Director of MRI-Guided rTMS Clinic, University Health Network in Toronto, Canada. All other faculty from the Fall 2016 will be returning to the Symposium. The renowned faculty is highly regarded in the field of TMS, and comes from extensive practice and research backgrounds with acclaimed teaching credentials from universities such as Duke, Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC), Stanford University and UCLA.
The course will include new content around using TMS in the treatment of other disorders other than major depression and in special populations along with accelerated TMS and novel pulse sequences. It will also include a review of TMS in the long-term management of depression. With new course work and further hands-on training, the CME credit will increase and there will be over twenty CME credits offered for the four-day completion.
About TMS Therapy
Cleared by the FDA in 2008, TMS is a drug-free, non-invasive therapy for patients who suffer from treatment-resistant depression. It is administered in a physician’s office in an outpatient setting. By using an MRI-strength magnetic field to stimulate the prefrontal cortex of the brain, the core symptoms of major depression can be relieved. Unlike antidepressants or Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT), patients undergoing TMS therapy experience minimal side effects.
About TMS Health Education:
Headquartered in San Francisco, TMS Health Education is an education company that provides CME credits and continuing medical education and brings together the nation’s leading academics and clinical practitioners to present the most current and relevant information on the treatment of clinical depression illness through Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) therapy. TMS Health Education is led by Dr. Richard Bermudes and Dr. Karl Lanocha, two of the nation’s leading experts on TMS therapy.
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Continuing to rely on her proven entrepreneurial and public sector experience to advance economic development opportunities and preserve traditional values to make Clarion, Armstrong and Forest counties an even better region to live, work and raise a family, Donna Oberlander was elected to serve her sixth term as state representative for the 63rd Legislative District in November 2018.
In June 2020, Donna made state history by becoming the first Republican woman and only the second woman in the history of the Pennsylvania General Assembly to be elected as Majority Whip, the third highest position in the House Republican Caucus. As Whip, she is responsible for tracking House votes and informing her other Republican colleagues on upcoming issues and legislation. This position also comes with positions on the House Rules Committee and the Bipartisan Management Committee.
Majority Whip is Oberlander’s third role in House Republican leadership. She was elected as caucus secretary in 2014 and majority Policy Committee chairman in 2018, a position she has most recently held. She was the first woman to chair the Policy Committee and the first representative from the 63rd District to achieve this advanced leadership role.
She also serves as chairman of the House Diabetes Caucus, where she has led House passage of significant legislation to help people diagnosed with this health condition. This session, she also co-chairs the House Manufacturing Caucus, which allows members to interact with the manufacturing community on relevant issues and policy, help create pro-manufacturing legislation and raise the profile of the industry.
During the past few sessions, she also co-chaired the House Gas and Oil Caucus. In this capacity, she helped lead policy discussions, developed legislation and eliminated burdensome, unnecessary and outdated regulations – all in an effort to promote responsible growth of the state’s natural gas and oil industry.
In the prior two sessions, Donna served as Majority Caucus Secretary. Her tenure in the House has also included services as a House Republican Deputy Whip and membership on the following standing committees: Appropriations, Children and Youth, Environmental Resources and Energy, and Local Government.
To date, five of her bills have been signed into law, including Act 7 of 2020, which requires the Pennsylvania Department of Health to regulate milk banks, which are entities that gather, process and distribute mothers’ milk for medically fragile newborns.
She began her legislative career in spearheading the repeal of a Uniform Construction Code mandate that required sprinkler systems to be installed in all newly constructed residential housing (Act 1 of 2011). Other laws she has authored include Act 45, which renamed a local bridge in memory of a local hero who died in action in Afghanistan, and Act 13, which allowed Pennsylvania to opt out of abortion coverage through federal health care exchanges as part of the Affordable Care Act. She also authored Act 171 of 2016, which requires the state Department of General Services to establish a process to formally recognize all Pennsylvania-based minority-, woman- and veteran-owned businesses – also known as “diverse/disadvantaged” businesses – to make it easier to do business.
Supplementing her work with the small business community and job creators, Donna was appointed in August 2018 to the Pennsylvania Small Business Development Center’s (SBDC) Advisory Board. She is able to use her experience as a certified finance professional from the National Development Council, a former business outreach manager with Clarion County Economic Development Corporation and a former small business owner to help other entrepreneurs and business owners. In recognition of her strong support for pro-business legislation, she has earned consecutive “Guardian of Small Business” awards from the Pennsylvania chapter of the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB).
For her work to advance education initiatives, she received the Hillman Award and was named the “Pennsylvania Rural Educator of the Year” in 2015 from the Pennsylvania Association of Rural and Small Schools (PARSS). Oberlander was specifically cited for her contributions to improving education and opportunities for rural students.
In 2018, Donna was awarded with the Rural Health Legislator of the Year by the Pennsylvania Office of Rural Health. This honor recognizes a Pennsylvania legislator for outstanding work and support of rural health initiatives that address an identified need in their district or across the state. To help enhance her legislative work, Donna completed Clarion University’s program to become a certified recovery specialist for drug and alcohol addiction.
During 2019, Donna was selected by the Council of State Governments to participate in the prestigious Henry G. Toll Fellowship Program, which is one of the nation’s premier leadership development programs for state government officials. She was also named the 2019 Legislator Leader by the Pennsylvania Association of Conservation Districts Inc.; the Robert C. Keaton Government Leader Award by the Pennsylvania Defense Institute; and a Recovery Champion by the Armstrong-Indiana-Clarion Drug and Alcohol Commission.
Before her time in the state House, Donna was elected to the Clarion County Board of Commissioners, where she aggressively worked to control local government spending and took an active role in strategic planning for economic development and growth. A proud graduate of Clarion University, she actively serves as a member of the university’s Council of Trustees and was reappointed to the post in 2018.
Donna and her husband, Derek, a United States Marine Corps veteran, have two children, Tori and Tanner.
The 63rd Legislative District includes all of Clarion County and the Armstrong County communities of Bradys Bend, Cowanshannock, Hovey, Madison, Mahoning, Perry, Pine, Plumcreek, Redbank, Sugarcreek, Washington and Wayne townships and Atwood, Dayton, Elderton, Rural Valley and South Bethlehem boroughs, as well as Parker City, along with Jenks and Barnett townships in Forest County.
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The Caminito was originally built between 1901 and 1905 and was used to transport material and people between two power stations that were built either side of the El Chorro gorge. It wasn't until the early 1920s that it was officially opened by King Alfonso XIII who walked its whole length and gave it its name. Since that time, the Caminito has become one of the wonders of Spain.
The El Chorro Gorge (La Garganta del Chorro) is an amazing place, with huge walls of rock as high as 400m along its three-kilometre length. “El Chorro” can be loosely translated as the "spurt," which is exactly what the water used to do when travelling through the gorge’s narrow ravine. The height difference between the two man-made reservoirs at either end of the gorge provided a unique opportunity to develop hydroelectric energy. An almost revolutionary concept at the time.
Electrical genius notwithstanding, the real attraction has always been the concrete catwalk, El Caminito del Rey, which threads the length of the gorge hanging precipitously halfway up its side. The original structure was said to be built by sailors who were used to climbing ropes and working while suspended above a void. Unconfirmed reports have also stated that prisoners, who were condemned to death, carried out some of the more dangerous tasks. The path was built using sand and cement, and held in place by metal brackets. A simple iron railing was put in place along this decidedly non-frills path. The Caminito slowly fell into disrepair over the years and was officially closed in 2000 after several people fell to their deaths.
This danger became the stuff of legends and attracted climbers and adrenaline junkies from all over the world, with many people referring to the Caminito as the ‘world’s most dangerous pathway.’ This is what the Caminito del Rey looked like in 2013 just before the reforms started. The government spoke of reforming the Camino for years. In late 2013, these plans finally came to fruition. The local authorities and the city of Malaga are sharing the total €5.5m renovation cost. €2.2m have been used for the new construction of the new Caminito, the rest is destined for additional services in the area, roads, parking and bus facilities. It promises to be one of the largest attractions in Andalusia, if not the whole of Spain. Tickets Tickets have to be reserved online and can be done so on the official Caminito del Rey website. Guided tours are also available. The maximum number of people allowed on the Caminito at one time is four hundred. Groups of up to fifty people are allowed through the initial control points, with slots allocated every half hour. A maximum of 1,100 people per day is allowed to walk the Caminito. The total distance to walk the new Caminito del Rey is 7.7 km. You walk from Ardales in the north to southern Álora.
This route follows the river downstream and takes about 4 hours. The route starts just off the MA-444 access road that winds around the Ardales lakes. There are several ways you can get to the start of the Caminito from here. You need to get to the other side of the mountain.
There’s a small tunnel that is situated just beside the Kiosk restaurant, right in front of the Conde de Guadalhorce reservoir. The tunnel is short, but you need to walk further at the other end (approx. 2.5kms). The path is exceptionally picturesque, signposted and follows the course of the river until you reach the control point/entry.
There's a larger/longer tunnel that is situated near the Mirador restaurant. This tunnel is quite a bit longer than the one near El Kiosk, but you save time walking on the other end. At the time of writing, there were no lights installed. Bring a torch or headlight if feeling unsure. If you don't want to use the tunnels, you can easily walk over the mountain and drop back down to the river. Follow the track that runs behind the Mirador restaurant. You can't miss it. The control station is situated just next to the old hydroelectric plant. Once you pass through the control, the path quickly narrows and gets increasingly vertical as you progress into the Desfiladero de los Gaitanes. You eventually drop down into the Valle del Hoyo. The old Caminito has been left as intact as possible with the new path built just above it. It's made up of predominantly wood panels that have supports drilled into the rock face. The one-metre wide path offers several spectacular glass floor sections and culminates with a hanging bridge that crosses above the Balconcillo de los Gaitanes. Not for the faint-hearted, the bridge is suspended more than 100m off the Gaintanes gorge.
The Caminito should not be attempted if you are of a nervous disposition or suffer from vertigo.
You will be provided with a helmet upon entry. It must be kept on at all times.
There are no bathrooms or facilities throughout the entire route.
Bring water and food with you.
Children need to be accompanied at all times and must be over 8 years old.
Access can be closed during high winds - over 35 km/h.
The walk is linear. You start in the north and end in the south.
There's a bus service that connects the two sides. Buses leave every half an hour, with a single ticket costing €1,55. You can buy the bus tickets together with the tickets for the Caminito.
The bus from the El Chorro side leaves from the first roundabout just before arriving at the train station.
Getting there by car On leaving Málaga follow the A-357 northwards towards Cártama. Stay on the motorway for 65 km, just after you pass the village of Ardales on your left hand side, keep your eyes open for a sharp turning rightwards. It's labelled M-442/Ardales/MA-5403/El Chorro. Take an immediate left onto the secondary road MA-444 which quickly starts to wind around the Guadalhorce reservoir, providing some fantastic scenery. Keep following this road as it winds around the lake. You'll eventually come to a junction, with a sharp turning rightwards towards the village of El Chorro. Rather than turning rightwards, keep on the MA-444, driving past the campsite and the beach areas.
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Evans cut
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The Bengals cut their first draft choice since 1999 when they released Monday seventh-round draft pick Joey Evans, a defensive end from North Carolina.
They also cut two defensive tackles in veteran free-agent Pernell Davis and second-year man Randy Chevrier, clearing the way for long snapper Brad St. Louis to keep his job and for end Eric Ogbogu to be the eighth defensive lineman (the traditional number) despite his inability to play in the preseason with a calf injury.
Also released Monday was third-year quarterback Scott Covington, cut for the second straight year after not taking a snap in a pre-season game. Rookie free agents Justin Bland, a tackle from Missouri, and Kwazeon Leverette, a receiver from Syracuse, were also cut, as were first-year center Ray Redziniak and first-year receiver Khori Ivy.
The Bengals now have 65 players and plan to make the final 12 cuts this coming Sunday.
AKILI STAYS HOT: Offensive captain Willie Anderson wasn't pleased with some of his skill players after Saturday night's odd 552-yard night that ended in the Bengals' 31-23 loss to the Saints.
"Guys that are the playmakers, the guys that get the press and pub around here, they've got to make the plays," Anderson said.
Now the guy everyone forgot about until the last two weeks ago is the guy making the plays. Akili Smith may be running third in the quarterbacks derby, but he is No. 1 on the stat sheet and style points.
After watching Saints quarterback Aaron Brooks bob through the Bengals for 158 yards, Smith weaved through New Orleans for more than a third of the Bengals' yards in a quarter of play he brought them within two yards and five seconds of a chance at tying the game in the Paul Brown Stadium season opener.
Smith passed for 137 yards and a touchdown, and ran for 64 more to lead the Bengals in rushing and leaving his teammates shaking their heads.
"It was a show," Anderson said. "Just a show. He's playing with no fear and just doing his thing."
All indications have been that Smith's rehab from last year's severe hamstring injury has taken him out of the Opening Day mix. But his performance in three pre-season games,
which includes two touchdown passes and seven scoring drives, have guaranteed him at least a an important backup role for this season and next.
"You can see he scrambles around and makes plays," said head coach Dick LeBeau. "I thought he led several key drives there in the end."
Scrambling out of a no-huddle offense, Smith led a 62-yard drive in which he wriggled for 11 yards and capped it off with an 11-yard touchdown pass to Chad Johnson with 2:24 left in the game that cut the lead to 31-23.
Then with 1:51 left, Smith did what they said he would do when they picked him third in the 1999 NFL Draft. He veered outside for a 10-yard gain, converted a third-and-10 on a 20-yard heave to a diving Ron Dugans, and steered the Bengals 67 yards to put them on the Saints' 2 with one play left. He got flushed from the pocket and ended up volleyballing an end-zone interception, but all Smith ended up doing was just making more fans.
"It was the funnest game I've been in in a long time," said Smith, who again worked with the second team. "You get in the game and there is pressure because the coaches want to win and the fans want to win and it's great. I wasn't satisfied with my performance. There were four or five passes I should have completed."
Smith hit just 14 of 28 passes and his yard per pass mark for the preseason is hovering between four and five. But he is moving the ball. He has proof, because he could hear the Saints' coaches and players yelling at him to slow down and yelling at each other to stop him.
Smith knows the irony. Brooks is the late round pick from the same draft class who has done what Smith was supposed to do. Use his athletic gifts and rocket arm to confound defenses and take his team to the playoffs.
"I've been watching and studying Aaron Brooks for a long time," Smith said. "He's going in the right direction. They've been to the playoffs. Yeah, I think I can definitely do what he's doing. But I've been on a roller-coaster ride with the Bengals."
At the moment, he is not all the way to the top of "The Beast," but he's giving "The Beasty," a pretty good ride.
"I think if you look statistically in the NFL, you have to have a good backup and a good third quarterback," LeBeau said. "You may have to use one in a series during a game, maybe for one game, possibly for three or four games. Quarterbacks end up all playing in this league."
Smith ended up playing Saturday night when the Saints went into a prevent defense and he took all but the last two yards that they gave him. He said the last play was a "choice route," headed to the back of the end zone, but the pocket collapsed on him as he scouted the secondary. He tried to run, found nowhere to go, stood back up, and blindly shot-putted a Hail Mary as he spun around. It got picked off, but like Anderson said, it was a show.
"I don't know what happened," Smith said. "I got blitzed and I tried to run it. Then I tried to come back and throw it because I knew I couldn't take a sack in that situation."
With one preseason game left before what looks to be heading to the clipboard and the No. 3 spot, Smith isn't sure what is next.
"(Thursday) might be the last you see of Akili Smith for this season," he said. "If that's what the coaches decide, then I'll be back next year to try and win the job."
LEVI LEARNING: Bengals rookie left tackle Levi Jones said it himself: "Not too good of an outing by No. 76," after he gave up some pressures by a tag team of New Orleans defensive ends.
For instance, quarterback Gus Frerotte still managed to complete a pass for a first down even though Darren Howard blew past Jones and drilled Frerotte just as he threw it.
Jones replaced Richmond Webb during the first quarter so their first-rounder could get work with the first team to see if he's ready to be in the Opening Day lineup. Maybe not. Webb returned with the first group at the beginning of the second half in a move that Jones said was "prescripted."
Jones also got a penalty for tripping and got bull-rushed pretty good on one play.
"There were some different defensive ends. They were dancing around a lot," Jones said. "They weren't speed defensive ends by far. I was setting prepared for one thing and they did another. It wasn't stunts. It was the threat of stunts. I just have to learn and get better."
That's what head coach Dick LeBeau basically told him in the locker room after the game: "Learn from it grow and become a better player."
Right tackle Willie Anderson thought it was the kind of game a young player needed.
"Sometimes you're going to have games where the other team gets up by three touchdowns right away and you have to throw 100 passes," Anderson said. "I've lived my seven years here doing that.
"Sometimes the coaches are going to be in throwing moods and they were in a throwing mood tonight trying to decide on the quarterback," Anderson. "Those kind of days are tough on a tackle. You just have to hunker down. He gave up some pressures, but he also had some good blocks because they're a tough team. They keep rotating linemen, so you're always going against a fresh guy. I thought he held up pretty well. I was proud the way he played."
DEFENSE SHAKEN: Is it time to officially start worrying about the Bengals' No. 1 defense? Yes, for the first time since the last game of 1997, they played without both right outside linebacker Takeo Spikes (shoulder) and middle linebacker Brian Simmons (lower back). They are also without left outside linebacker, Steve Foley, but they still got drilled for two of the Saints'
first three touchdowns in decisive fashion.
The Bengals came into the game allowing 47 yards rushing per game, and Saints running back Deuce McAllister ripped off 38 on his first two carries. McAllister finished with 6.5 yards per his 13 carries, one for a touchdown and he scored another on a 16-yard screen pass.
"We know we're a better defense than that," said middle linebacker Adrian Ross. "They were getting us misaligned. They were lining up to the (strong side) and cutting us off that way. When we started just staying to the back side, we did a better job."
The Bengals' defense came in ranked No. 1 in the NFL defense and the first team didn't allow a touchdown last week against the Colts. But they did give up 17 points against the Bills and 14 points Saturday against New Orleans in the first half. Against the Saints, they did get a handle on their third-down problems, where they were successful 30 percent of the time.
Spikes doubts he'll play in Thursday's pre-season finale against the Falcons. Simmons isn't sure he'll go, but they both say they will be ready foo the Sept. 8 opener.
RB DERBY: Did Curtis Keaton get a leg up in the running back race with a 32-yard run that set up the Bengals' first touchdown? Rudi Johnson got stuffed in his bid to pass Keaton's pre-season record when he lost four yards on two carries. Veteran Brandon Bennett was his usual solid self. Seventeen of his 20 yards came on one play, and he caught four passes for 36 yards.
Bottom line? Probably no one got an edge. Keaton fumbled away a kickoff, but also ripped one off for 30 yards. Johnson had three catches for 26 yards. **
NO CONTACT:** The Bengals apparently weren't very happy that wide receiver Peter Warrick didn't wear his new contact lenses Saturday night. He wore them the first two games and had nine catches and no drops. He did have his longest catch of the season, a 28-yarder, against the Saints, but he also had two third-down drops. With the move from training camp to PBS this weekend, the contacts apparently went under his radar but he'll no doubt be reminded to wear them Thursday.
RACKERS COMES UP BIG: What was bigger news? Neil Rackers' field goals from 18 and 44 yards and his successful on-side kick? Or the fact that he gave out his first quotes of the preseason?
Rookie Travis Dorsch also stayed perfect on the preseason with a 36-yard field goal, but it appears Rackers continues to lead on him with Thursday's game possibly the decider. There is still a possibility the Bengals could keep both on the final roster, but it is slim.
The on-side kick was a work of art because Rackers made a great fake, as if he was going to crush it. Then he topped it and tight end Chris Edmonds was able to recover it at the Bengals 41 with 1:18 left in the third quarter and the Bengals trailing, 31-16.
"The reason it looks like the same kick (I always do) is because I kick it as hard as I do (usual) kicks," Rackers said. "I just pound it down hard into the ground. You just pound it down into the ground. It's something we've worked on for two years and it was just the first time we used it. I learned that from (former Bengal) Richie Cunningham, so I want to thank him for that."
Rackers attributes his fast start to slowing down.
"I'm slowing down. That's all I needed to do was slow down," Rackers said. " I'd get so excited and because I was so quick, the field became more of a factor. I think (Bengals special teams coach) Al (Roberts) got 50 percent of the team telling me to slow down. That's all it is — slow down."


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Charles Khabouth unveils Bisha, his new boutique hotel
Not that it was a surprise, but clubland impresario Charles Khabouth finally took the wraps off his Bisha boutique hotel and condo project last week. The 41-storey tower will go up near King and Peter, on the site that once housed Second City's second home in Toronto, and will feature 100 hotel rooms and 322 condo suites, the latter to range from $300,000 to $1.5 million.
It's a whole new plateau for the man who began his career with a tiger and a police siege in the office of his first club, but who broke ground in what would later be known as the Entertainment District. The famously workaholic Khabouth and his INK Entertainment is behind The Guvernment, Kool Haus, Ultra Supper Club, Spice Route, Tattoo Rock Parlour and more, but for a project the size of Bisha he's teamed up with Lifetime Developments, who include Liberty Market, M5V, Water Park City and the new and old Four Seasons among their portfolio.
Khabouth has a long history with food, drink and entertainment in the city. Earlier this week I talked to him about the past, as well as how he intends to make a difference in a city suddenly besotted with boutique hotels and the new downtown.
Why did it take Toronto so long to warm to the boutique hotel concept? London, New York and Montreal were years ahead of us.
If I had the opportunity to do this ten years ago, I would have done it. Unfortunately I didn't have the right partner ten years ago. It's long overdue for the city to embrace it, but unfortunately no one came forward with it. Hotel Le Germain opened a few years ago, but Le Germain, for me, is a great boutique hotel but offers no amenities. It's very well done - beautiful, great service, but they don't have what I like to see in a boutique hotel, which is great F&B (food and beverage,) great gym, great room service.
Getting back to your original question, it's not like the city wasn't ready. Unfortunately nobody came into town, but what's allowed it to be possible now is that you can do a mixed-use building with condos and that makes it more feasible. To put up a 100 or 120 room hotel is very expensive and very difficult to finance if it's not attached to a residential unit, because what are you financing? You're financing a building that you have to rely on the income after opening.
King West is getting to be known as the boutique hotel district - what are you going to do to compete with the hotels that have already opened, and will still be opening by the time you open the doors at Bisha?
There's a couple of things. One is my knowledge of the city and the people around me which will definitely give me an edge. I've been doing the F&B thing for the last 27 years. The people coming here to build these are from out of town, but what will help me is that I have existing clients. On a yearly basis, for the last fifteen years, I book between a thousand and 1,600 rooms in the city, just for my own purpose, my own use, because of the number of concerts we do, the amount of talent we bring to town, the clients we have. And also the fact that I'm partners with a lot of big corporates, whether they're liquor partners, concert partners, we do so much business with these people that we already have an existing need internally.
The other thing is that I think what we're going to offer is luxury with an edge, because right now if you want luxury you have to go to something like the Four Seasons or the Shangri-La when it opens, but they're not edgy. Your average 30-year-old person doesn't want to stay at a property like that. When you think of those properties you think of something much older, very quiet and serene. We want to be able to offer a building that has a little more lifestyle, more edge, more excitement. It's one of the reasons why we're putting a 24-hour cafe in the property - there will constantly be traffic in and out of that property.
It's why, in my opinion, the coolest hair salon in town will have a little outpost in there, there will be a car wash in the basement, a private lounge, two restaurants, a rooftop patio that's almost 7,000 square feet with an infinity pool. It'll be a hub; it'll have a level of energy and excitement that nobody is offering in the city."
Are there any other projects on the go?
We're doing a bistro at Bloor & Avenue Road, on Bloor - we will have the first ever patio on Bloor Street. It's a second floor location with a patio on the main floor and a patio on the second floor, so I will be surrounded by Cartier and Louis Vuitton and so on. It will not be fine dining - it will be casual dining with breakfast, lunch and dinner, a three meal restaurant. We are in for permits already and we will begin construction on Nov. 1 to open in March or April.
What about the rumoured concert space on Queen West?
That hasn't been signed yet but that is in the works.
You have a longer view on the city's nightlife than most people, so where do you think it's headed, now that it appears that the city-sanctioned Entertainment District is winding down?
It's like any city in the world - every few years there's a new area that emerges. Thirty-five years ago when I came to Toronto the biggest neighbourhood was Yorkville. Seven days a week, breakfast, lunch and dinner it was packed, and Sunday you couldn't walk down the street. It's no longer that - it's coming back slowly but it'll never be what it was, and the Entertainment District is something that I started 23 years ago.
I was the first venue in the area with Stilife and I was paying four dollars a square foot and parking was free across the street after six o'clock because there was nobody there. I had to fight with the city for them to put some lighting on Duncan, by the entrance to my club. It was pitch dark - they would have maybe a couple of lights on a street that needed eight.
That area kicked in and now it's winding down for the entertainment and it's really booming for the residential and everything else. The towers are going up fast and furious because the real estate became too expensive to have a 2-3 story building with a nightclub in the basement and 20 offices on top. And it is very central - it's got Queen Street and it's walking distance to the business district. You're a five minute walk from the TD Centre, you're walking distance from the theatre district, the TIFF building is launching in September. You've got the Skydome, the ACC is in walking distance, really. Convention centre - I believe King and Peter will become the centre of the real downtown core.
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We love playing and watching all kinds of sports, but we always find it a shame how few sporting opportunities are afforded to women. In this series we showcase Team Patata's professional athletes, representing a variety of sports.
While researching for this project, we found some interesting facts about women in sport, and have included a few below...
In 1920, a women’s football game in Liverpool attracted a crowd of 53,000 spectators with another 15,000 turned away because the ground was full. Women’s football was so popular that the FA, feeling threatened, decided to ban women from playing on their grounds because football ‘damaged women’s bodies’. This ban wasn’t lifted until 1971 and women’s football continues to suffer as a result.
In 2017 Forbes calculated that Women NBA paid no more than 22.8% of its revenue to it's players, whilst the NBA pays theirs on average more than 50%. According to Forbes, WNBA player Jonquel Jones was paid $47,774 in 2016 when, based on her performance, she should have earned $1.15 million.
The All American Girls Professional Baseball League started in 1943. All player were enrolled in charm school and required to act in a ‘lady-like manner’. They could only wear skirts or dresses, always had to wear lipstick and could not have short hair. Players could not consume liquor and they couldn’t move without permission. Despite this, by 1954 ten teams had been formed with over one million fans watching them play.
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3 eco-friendly alternatives to plastic straws
If you want to reduce your plastic waste and consumption, here’s an easy first step: Use metal straws instead of plastic ones. (Want to try one? Check out Seastainable Co and UnPackt.)
Or better yet, drink straight from the bottle or glass. (Of course, this won’t work if you’re having bubble tea, or any other beverage with pudding, sweets and toppings. Thankfully, there are now metal straws that have been specially made and sized just right for those.)
But there are still other, eco-friendly options to plastic and metal straws – two, in fact. I recently discovered dried grass and rice powder straws. (Actually, there's three, if you count bamboo. But I already know a little bit about that one.)
Hang Xanh Co, Ltd – a 20-year-old company in Vietnam that specialises in agricultural, seafood, and eco-friendly products for restaurants, coffee shops and hotels, with customers from the US, Korea and Japan – has both kinds of straws, as well as bamboo.
Are you as curious about them as I am? 😊 Pink Do, Hang Xanh’s sales executive, gives us an introduction, as well as her personal favourite things about each. (This isn't sponsored.)
#1 Dried grass straws
Naturally green and yellow, these are said to keep for as long as six months under room-temperature conditions.
“It is the cheapest, and is suitable for liquids and water without jelly or toppings,” Pink says.
“When you drink coffee, it makes the coffee bolder and more delicious.”
#2 Rice powder straws
In black, purple and green, these are made of rice flour and tapioca starch.
“We can eat these after using. If you don’t want to, they’ll decompose within three months – you don’t have to wait 500 years, like with a plastic straw,” she explains.
“It’s also suitable for water and liquids without jelly or toppings.”
#3 Bamboo straws
These are biodegradable, organic, and produced and crafted in Vietnam.
“Ours come in a big size, 8mm to 15mm, and a smaller size, 5mm to 7mm,” Pink describes.
“Bamboo straws are suitable for all types of liquids. You can reuse them for as long as you want. You can also engrave a name on the straw and use it as a meaningful gift.”
I say the more eco-friendly choices, the better.
Are these straws readily available in your area? Let me know if you’ve already tried and tested them. What do you think? 😊
Hang Xanh Co, Ltd is at 173 Dien Bien Phu Street, Ward 15, Binh Thanh District, Ho Chi Minh City, 700000, Vietnam. Visit their website or get in touch with them via sales10@hxcorp.com.vn and +84 969 482 585 (WhatsApp).


DRIVER IN CARDIAC ARREST Thursday 14th December 2017 – 9.50am
Location: Halesowen
Date and time: Dec 14, 9:50 AM, 2017
Swift action by fire and ambulance staff has given a man the best possible chance of survival after he suffered a cardiac arrest.
West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to Stourbridge Road in Halesowen next to the Luttley Mill Public House at about 9.50am this morning, Thursday.
Two ambulances, a paramedic officer, the West Midlands Care Team and the Midlands Air Ambulance from Cosford were sent to the scene.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said: “On arrival, ambulance crews found a man who was in cardiac arrest.
“He had been rapidly extricated by firefighters after the car had collided with a bush, a post box and a wall.
“After resuscitation at the scene, the man’s heart was restarted. He was anaesthetised before being taken on blue lights by land ambulance to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham with the Care team doctor travelling with the crew.
“The man was in a critical condition, but the rapid action of emergency services have given him the best possible chance of survival."
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Germany and its neighbors have played pivotal roles in the history of the Catholic Church in Europe. From St. Meinrad and the miracle of the Black Madonna in Switzerland, to St. Boniface and the legend of the Christmas tree in Germany, from the alpine shrine of Mariazell in Austria to the beer-brewing monks of Belgium, these countries are steeped in Church history and tradition.
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Step into the lives of numerous great saints, including Doctors of the Church. St. Boniface, St. Hildegard of Bingen, and St. Theresa Benedicta (Edith Stein) have all left their mark on Catholicism in Germany and beyond. Visit the site of the miracle at Altötting, explore the winding streets and architectural wonders of Munich, and take in the beauty of the Black Forest and Lake Constance.
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Though a small country, Belgium beckons with a rich history – both religious and secular. Traverse battlefields from both World Wars, learn about the ancient art of brewing beer in ancient monasteries, and marvel at soaring spires of magnificent cathedrals.
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From the majestic alps to the pristine lakes to the falls on the Rhine River, Switzerland invites you to ponder the majesty of creation. Retreat into the woods to explore the lives of St. Meinrad and his Benedictine descendants and see the results of the Protestant Reformation and the Catholic Counter-Reformation in Zurich.
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Abbeys are governed by abbots or abbesses who reside and oversee self-supported religious compound of buildings and land. Catholic holy men or women live, work, and worship together there, practicing extreme self-denial and abstaining from any form of indulgence within their everyday secluded lives. Abbeys must have a minimum of twelve members and most abbeys today belong to the Benedictine order. Abbeys must have a minimum of twelve members to be considered an abbey and most abbeys today belong to the Benedictine order.
▸ What is a monastery?
A monastery is a religious complex which includes a chapel or church and also provides residence to those who have consecrated themselves to religious vows or a particular order. It is a place where one can focus on their faith in isolation, away from the distractions of the world. In its simplest form, it is a place where nuns or monks live in community together.
▸ How often is the Passion Play performed in Oberammergau?
The Passion Play is performed once every decade in Oberammergau, a quaint German town in the Bavarian Alps. Except during times of war and/or pandemics, this play has been performed by the local townspeople every tenth year since 1634; a return gift from the villagers to God for sparing them from the bubonic plague that had devasted their population just a few years before. For more information, please see our Oberammergau page here.
▸ Where is the church of St. Mary, the “Basilica Birnau”?
Rich in history, this 18th century Rococo church was built in southern Germany among vineyards on the banks of Lake Constance. This lake shares borders with three different countries: Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. The church and its predecessors have been a local and international pilgrimage destination since the early Middle Ages.
▸ Where is the Black Forest?
The Black Forest is a heavily wooded, mountainous region, located in the southwestern portion of Germany. The territory is about one-hundred miles long, and thirty miles wide and is where the Danube river originates, and where the majestic Rhine river skirts along the western edge of the forest. In German, it is known as the Schwartzwald and is famous for its cuckoo clocks, natural thermal hot springs, and natural beauty.
▸ Where is the Shrine of Our Lady of Altotting?
Also known as the “Lourdes of Germany,” this small chapel is situated on the banks of the Rhine River about 60 miles east of Munich. It is most likely the oldest church in Germany and attracts millions of pilgrims who seek miraculous healings every year. Pilgrimages to this shrine began after the first recorded miracle occurred here in 1489, when a desperate mother laid the dead body of her drowned child before the statue of Our Lady and the child came back to life and survived.
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Shrine of Mariazell
Located in the Alps, this town is a hub for winter sports while simultaneously being a significant site of pilgrimage for local Catholics. At the center of the Baroque basilica is the famed Virgin Mary carved of wood – to which many miracles are attributed.
Benedictine Abbey of Admont
Surrounded by mountains and near the Enns River, Admont Abbey is known for its extensive library, the largest monastic library in the world. Starting in 1074, the abbey bustled with activity – containing a scriptorium, convent, and secondary school. Following the ups and downs of wars and poor economics, the abbey today is filled with 30 monks.
Melk Abbey
This Benedictine abbey sits high upon a cliffside and looks out over the Danube river. It came into existence in 1089, after Leopold II bestowed his former castle to Benedictine monks. What stands today is a reconstructed version, completed in 1739, which still operates as a monastery and school.
Shrine of Maria Taferl
This small town in Lower Austria has been a popular pilgrimage site since the 17th century. Named after Our Lady, many have journeyed to the basilica there seeking miraculous cures and have received them. The property is lined with offerings of thanksgiving from those who have visited the shrine.
Mozart’s Birthplace
Located at No. 9 Getreidegasse, the Mozart family lived on the third floor of a colorful city residence. Today, visitors can tour the residence and see artifacts from his lifetime, including his instruments, early versions of his music, personal belongings, and writings.
Hohensalzburg Fortress
With sweeping views and sturdy architecture, this fortress remains one of the largest medieval castles in Europe. Built as a way to protect the city in the late 1000s, it has also served as a prison, railway, barracks, storage depot, and military outpost.
Kapuzinerkloster (Capuchin Monastery)
Consecrated in 1602, the building of the monastery was a response to the Reformation at the time. It grew in size and occupation until French troops occupied the area in the early 1800s. In 1938, the monks were displaced again when Nazis took over the property. It wasn’t until 1942 when the monks could return to their home, sharing the space with newly released refugees and prisoners.
Festival Hall
Built in 1960, this hall serves as the venue for the famed Salzburg Festival. It seats over 2,000 people for opera and concert performances.
Salzburg Cathedral
First built in 774 over what was once a Roman town, Salzburg Cathedral only lasted for 300 years before a fire called for its renovation. Over time, it was renovated to fit the Baroque style, and most notably it contains the baptismal font where Mozart was baptized.
Nonnberg Abbey
This vast Benedictine abbey was founded in 715 by St. Rupert of Salzburg and has become the oldest German-speaking convent with continuous operation. It became popularized by one of its most well-known postulants, Maria Augusta Kutschera, better known as Maria Von Trapp.
St. Peter’s Abbey
This ancient Benedictine monastery was founded in 696 by St. Rupert and boasts the oldest library in Austria. Containing over 800 manuscripts and 100,000 volumes, its collection also possesses paintings, treasures, minerals, furniture, instruments, and coins. The sister of Mozart, Maria Anna Mozart, is buried next to the altar in the monastery’s church.
Hellbrunn Palace
Built by the Prince-Archbishop of Salzburg in 1613, the Hellbrunn Palace is known for its curiosities. Rigged with many practical jokes in the form of trick fountains, visitors would get surprised by a stream of water when walking through the grounds, save for the Archbishop, as he always stood in the one dry area. The Palace also lacks a bedroom, as the Archbishop would only travel there for the day and return to the city in the evening.
St. Stephen’s Cathedral (Stephansdom)
This multi-color roofed cathedral was the constructed in 1340. A prominent feature in the Vienna skyline, locals affectionately call the church Steffi. The interior of the church has 18 altars, several tombs, and distinguishing artwork.
This grand structure dates back to the mid-1800s and has been the seat of the local government of Vienna since. The façade consists of five towers, which pierce the city’s skyline.
State Opera House
The first major building to be erected on Vienna’s main boulevard, the opera house was completed in 1869 and celebrated with a production of Don Giovanni by Mozart. The building was severely damaged by U.S. troops in World War II, including the destructing of the opera house’s full stock of production props and costumes. In 1955, re-construction was completed, and operas were once again performed there.
The palace is comprised of a campus of different establishments, such as the Upper Belvedere, the Lower Belvedere, the Orangery, and the Palace Stables. The Belvederes contain many pieces of artwork, which make up the Belvedere Museum. The palace was constructed in a time of prosperity in the early 1700s for the Prince of Savoy to use as a residence.
St. Charles Church (Karlskirche)
This large Baroque church was constructed in the 1700s after a plague inspired Emperor Charles VI to build a church in this patron’s (St. Charles Borromeo) honor. After a competition was held to find the best design, the church was built and completed in 1737. The church is most known by its grand dome and two soaring towers.
Hofburg Palace
Constructed in the 13th century, the Hofburg Palace was once the residence of the Habsburg dynasty. Today it operates as the living and working place of the Austrian president. Over the years, additional expansions have occurred around the property, adding a chapel, library, treasury, theater, riding school, and stables.
Kaisergruft (Imperial Crypt)
Located below a Capuchin church and monastery, this site has been the burial place for the members of the House of Habsburg since the early 1600s. Nearly 150 Austrian royalty rest there today, including 12 emperors and 18 empresses.
Meaning “beautiful spring,” the Schönbrunn Palace is a grand monument boasting nearly 1,500 rooms and Rococo-style grandeur. Since 1548, it has served as the summer residence for the ruling Habsburgs. Today it operates as a museum and venue.
This spa town, translated as “baths,” lies in the lush valley of Helenental that is fed by 13 hot springs. It was first established by the Romans in the 800s, whose ruins are still visible throughout the town.
Mayerling Hunting Lodge
This hunting lodge is most well-known for being the scene of the mysterious deaths of Crown Prince Rudolf and his mistress, Baroness Mary Vetsera. It is unknown exactly how their deaths came about, but today the lodge is a church and museum, where Carmelite nuns still pray for the repose of the soul of Prince Rudolf.
Cisterian Abbey of Heiligenkreuz
Known as the Abbey of the Holy Cross, this establishment is the oldest continually occupied Cisterian monastery to have ever existed. Founded in 1133, today it still operates as a home for nearly 90 monks as well as a theological school for seminarians.
Höldrichsmühle
In operation since the 1200s, this establishment has changed with the times, once operating as a vineyard, mill, restaurant, bar, inn, stable, and conference center. Today it is a favorite attraction in Vienna for its rustic charm and surrounding natural beauty.
Hinterbrühl Seegrotte
This natural tourist attraction is system of underground caves that lives below a former gypsum mine. The mine has been out of operation since 1912 due to excessive flooding. In 1930, it was opened to tourists and they could tour the old mine via boat and ride across the underground lake.
Liechtenstein Castle
This “small” castle located in Lower Austria was first built in the 12th century, and then rebuilt in 1884 after being attacked by the Ottomans. Though built as a fortress, the residence was used by the House of Liechtenstein as more of a hunting lodge. It sits on a cliff’s edge and is surrounded by the beauty of lush forests and snowcapped mountains.
Maria Plain
In the 16th century, a family bakery caught fire, destroying all within except for an image of Our Lady. The image was taken to a chapel on a hill, where pilgrims came from all around to venerate. In the late 1600s, the bishop ordered a shrine to be built on the spot, where pilgrims still flock to this day.
Standing at over 379 feet, the tower of this 13th century church stands as the tallest structure in Bruges. Inside, one notices this church displays great wealth and sophistication. One pious supporter even paid to have a chapel constructed to serve as his own private worship space. Within the chapel of the southern aisle stands a marble sculpture named Madonna and Child, sculpted by Michelangelo.
Basilica of the Holy Blood
This quaint basilica earns its fame from the relic it holds within – a portion of the blood of Christ collected by Joseph of Arimathea at the crucifixion. It is contained within a vial made of crystal and precious stones and is brought out every five years for the Procession of the Holy Blood.
De Halve Maan Brewery
The Half Moon Brewery has been in operation for nearly 500 years and has been in the same family’s ownership for nearly five generations. In 2016, the brewery finished a beer pipeline measuring 2 miles in length between its brewery and bottling plant so as to avoid sending trucks through the old village roads.
Shrine of the Virgin of the Poor
Our Lady of Banneux first appeared to young Mariette Beco in 1933. Mariette claims she saw a lady in white beckoning to her through her kitchen window. Told she could not go outside by her mother, Our Lady appeared to Mariette again, telling her that she was Our Lady of the Poor. Mary would appear six more times, during one of which she told Mariette to dip her hands into a nearby spring that would bring healing for all nations. Pilgrims started to gather at the site before long and many still report miraculous healings.
Abbey of Val-Dieu
This abbey was built in the “Valley of God” for the first time in 1216. Over time, it would be destroyed four times and then rebuilt soon thereafter. In 2001, the last of the three monks left, leaving the abbey empty and closed. In 2002, a small lay community took up residence there. Today, you can buy a variety of beers brewed at the abbey’s brewery in the tradition of its former monks.
Known also as the Grote Markt, this central square of Brussels is comprised of grand buildings and is known as one of the most beautiful squares throughout all of Europe.
Named after the two patron saints of the city of Brussels, this 11th century church has seen numerous additions throughout the years until its completion in the 16th century.
National Basilica of the Sacred Heart (Koekelberg Basilica)
Young in comparison to its fellow churches, the Koekelberg Basilica was built upon land that was supposed to house a grand royal residence. After some pushback from locals, the project was left behind. It wasn’t until King Leopold II visited the Basilica of Sacré-Coeur in Paris that he decided that he too desired a church designated for pilgrimage in his own land. Ground was broken in 1905 and construction finished in 1969.
Shrine of Our Lady of Beauraing
This shrine is dedicated to the Virgin of the Golden Heart, who, starting in 1932, appeared 33 times to five children until 1933. Upon hearing of the apparitions, pilgrims journeyed to Beauraing, where many claimed to have received cures to their ailments.
Scourmont Abbey
This Trappist monastery was settled in 1850. Now famous for its Chimay beers and cheeses, the Abbey is integral to the village life on the Scourmont plateau. Those within the order dedicate their lives to prayer, reading, and manual work.
Saint Sixtus Abbey
This Trappist monastery has been in existence in its current location since the 1200s. In the 20th century, it was a place of shelter and refuge for civilians and soldiers in both the First and Second World Wars. Today it is known for its brewery – one of many that produces Trappist beers in the area.
One of the oldest European cathedrals, the Aachen Cathedral holds its own share of history. Constructed under the rule of the emperor Charlemagne, who was laid to rest there in 814, the chapels within oversaw the coronation of 43 German royals over the centuries.
Shrine of Our Lady of Altötting
Also known as the Chapel of Grace (Gnadenkapelle), this national shrine is known for its many healings, so much so that it’s called the Lourdes of Germany. Within is housed a Black Madonna carved from Lindenwood and noted for the miraculous healing of young boy whose mother brought him before the statue after drowning. Throughout the centuries, many offerings have been left at the shrine, including silver urns containing the hearts of passed German nobility and the episcopal ring of the former Archbishop of Munich – the current Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI.
This massive and impressively-scaled cathedral was under construction for over 600 years, beginning in the 1200s with completion in 1880. On average, it welcomes nearly 20,000 visitors a day, making it the most popularly visited site in Germany. Reaching a height of 515 feet, its spires make it the second tallest church in Europe.
Church of St. Andreas
Contained within this 10th century church are the remains of St. Albertus Magnus, a Dominican bishop, philosopher, theologian, and one of the 36 Doctors of the Church. Today, the church is ministered to and maintained by the same order.
Church of St. Ursula
This church is one of legend. According to stories, St. Ursula, an English princess, sailed to Rome along with 11,000 virgins in the year 300. Upon their arrival, they were all captured and beheaded by the invading Huns, then later buried in a Roman cemetery. Later, a church was erected on their burial site, where their remains are displayed in various forms in the church’s Golden Chamber.
Old Town District
Sitting on the shores of the Rhine River, Cologne’s Old Town gives a rustic taste of the city, complete with narrow streets, local pubs and breweries, museums, historic homes, a cathedral, and fountains. One of the most popular spaces within the Old Town is the Alter Markt in front of the City Hall, where many festivals, markets, and dining experiences take place.
Roncalliplatz
A wide-open square surrounding the Cologne Cathedral, the Roncalliplatz is a space for pedestrians to gather and for events to take place. Known as one of the most traversed places in the city, this square has been home to markets, concerts, and other artforms throughout the year.
Freiburg Cathedral
Miraculously surviving the test of time and devastating bombings during World War II, Freiburg Minster’s attractive tower was said to forever remain the most beautiful spire on earth.
The square on which Freiburg Cathedral stands (Minster Square), this paved land also contains city buildings and a market that is open on all working days except for August 15 – the Assumption of Mary.
Old and New Town Halls
The Old and New Town Halls sit next to each other on Rathausplatz, connected by a bridge and housing government offices. The Old Town Hall was built in the 13th century, at a time when Freiburg was becoming one of the biggest and most bustling cities in the area. Designed in the Renaissance style, they give a local sense of traditional and homey German aesthetic.
Heidelberg Castle
This hillside ruin was once one of the most important Renaissance structures in Germany. Constructed first in the 1200s, lightning strikes and fires have caused the need for reconstruction. After expanding the structure, further wars and fires wrought more devastation. The castle was home to German royalty during its time of use.
Alte Brücke
The latest of 9 bridges built on the site, the Old Bridge is a bridge of arches that reaches across the Neckar River. Over time, natural disaster and weak materials led to the destruction of its predecessors, but today this 250-year-old structure still stands strong.
The Old Town of Heidelberg, this one is especially known for its beautiful surroundings of water, mountains, and city. Views of the nearby castle, historical buildings, and brick streets attract millions of visitors every year.
Heiliggeistkirche (Church of the Holy Spirit)
Completed in 1544, this most famous church in Heidelberg is peculiar in that it has been used by both Catholic and Protestant congregations – even at the same time. In the 1700s, a partition was fashioned in the church so that both could worship without disturbing the other. In 1936, the entirety of the church was given to the Protestants, who still utilize it today.
Jesuitenkirche
This Jesuit Church was built over the course of two different periods in time. Beginning in the early 1700s and completed in the late 1800s, the church today has no preserved interior. All that remains of its original state is the painting above the central altar.
This crystal-clear lake surrounds the island of Old Town Lindau, a historic and lively city known for its mountain views, cafés, and lakeside promenade. Also known as the Bodensee, it forms part of the borders between Germany, Switzerland, and Austria.
Located on Lake Constance, the Lindau lighthouse is the southernmost lighthouse in Germany. For years in the 1800s and early 1900s, it was lit with an open oil fire and tended by a keeper, who also operated foghorns and a bell. In the 1990s, it became an electric operation, allowing the light to shine automatically by approaching boats who put out radio signals.
Bavarian Lion Sculpture
Welcoming visitors at the entrance of the Lake Constance harbor is a statue of a Bavarian lion. This lion makes several appearances throughout Bavaria, most notably on the coat of arms.
This ancient church in the city of Lindau is dedicated to St. Peter, the patron of the local fishermen. Its crowning beauty is what’s found inside – a collection various frescoes and artwork.
Lindau Abbey
Located on the island, this community withstood the test of the Protestant Reformation, being the only place to remain Catholic in the region. In the intervening years, the monastery has dissolved, but the abbey still remains the local Catholic church.
This annual event has been a mainstay in German culture since the 1800s. Known as the world’s largest beer festival, it attracts visitors from all over the world and is the model for other beer festivals. Traditionally, the event kicks off mid-September and lasts until the first Sunday in October. It has since found significance by commemorating German Unity Day on October 3rd, when East and West Germany were once again one.
Bürgersaalkirche
Originally constructed in 1710, this church was first used as a Citizen’s Hall before being converted into a place of worship in 1778. It currently consists of an upper and lower church, and beneath an altar are the remains of Blessed Rupert Mayer, a priest who was a leader in the Catholic resistance to Nazism in the 1930s and 40s.
Michaelskirche
St. Michael’s Church is a Jesuit establishment whose construction began in 1585. As part of the Counter Reformation, the interior and exterior both represent the grandeur of the Catholic faith and its beauty. In 1590, one of the church’s towers collapsed, causing extensive damage. Taking this as a sign, the architect resolved to build an even bigger and grander church, finally completing construction in 1597.
Also known as the Cathedral of Our Dear Lady, this church is a breathtaking spectacle on the Munich horizon. Due to local height limitations, no other building can exceed the height of this church’s towers, making it widely visible from all over the city. Finished in 1494, this cathedral sustained catastrophic damage during the Second World War, reconstruction for which was only completed in 1994.
Named for the sculpture of Our Lady at its center, Marienplatz has been Munich’s main square since the 1100s. Over the years, the square has been home to tournaments, markets, city halls, a large clock tower, shops, and restaurants.
Rathaus-Glockenspiel
This large clock is situated within the New Town Hall located in the Marienplatz of Munich. The clock chimes two to three times a day, accompanied by a re-enactment of Bavarian stories from the 16th century. Made up of 43 bells, and 32 life-sized figurines, this massive clock is a crowd pleaser to those watching from below.
Nymphenburg Palace
Larger even than the Palace of Versailles, this vast establishment has served as the summer residence for the Bavarian royalty since the 1600s.
Linderhof Palace
The smallest of three palaces erected by King Ludwig II, Linderhof Palace is still grand in its own right. Taking cues from the décor of Versailles, its interior and exterior are full of lush and glittering details. Contained within the 125-acre park that surrounds the palace are numerous diverse structures, including a Venus Grotto, Moorish Kiosk, Moroccan House, Music Pavilion, and Chapel.
Hofbräuhaus Beer Hall
This famous beer hall was built in 1589 by Duke Maximilian I. It wasn’t until 1828 that the general public was allowed entry. In World War II, much of the beer hall was destroyed by bombings. In 1958, it reopened its Festival Hall as it completed all renovation due to the war. Today, the establishment offers traditional foods, beers, music, and beautiful rooms. For locals who frequent often, there is a beer stein locker, where they may keep their personal mugs to be used upon their visits.
This 19th century castle located in the countryside outside of Munich was paid for by the private funds of Ludwig II of Bavaria, intending for its use as the king’s home. Upon his death before its completion, the castle was then opened up to the public, allowing visitors to tour its grandeur. More well-known is Disney World’s Cinderella’s Castle, which was based on the aesthetics of Neuschwanstein.
Wieskirche (Pilgrimage Church of Wies)
Sitting in the foothills of the Alps, not too far from Munich, this beautiful Rococo church is a delight to take in. Its magnificent interior strives to bring the transcendent to earth and to welcome pilgrims as they journey to venerate the statue of the Scourged Savior, which was reported to have shed tears in 1738. Since then, many have claimed miraculous healings.
Dachau Concentration Camp
Opened in 1933, just northwest of the city of Munich, Dachau was originally created as a Nazi concentration camp for political prisoners. Shortly after opening, it was reimagined as a camp for forced labor and imprisonment of Jews, criminals, and those deemed unnecessary during German occupation. Over time, 100 sub-camps appeared throughout Germany and Austria, intended for the same brutalities as Dachau. The camp was liberated by the U.S. in 1945, where it was discovered that over 41,000 people were killed and over 188,000 were imprisoned during its 12 years of operation.
In 1633 the small village of Oberammergau, Germany was under threat of the plague and also surrounded by conflict of the Thirty Years War. So a promise was made. The people of Oberammergau prayed to God for deliverance and protection, and in return pledged to perform “a play about the suffering, death, and resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ” once every ten years. Since 1634, they have kept their promise, and the most famous Passion Play in the world has taken place in Oberammergau (with few exceptions) every decade.
For more information on Oberammergau and the Passion Play, see our
2022 Oberammergau Passion Play page.
Eibingen Abbey (Benedictine Abbey of St. Hildegard)
Founded by St. Hildegard of Bingen in the 12th century, a community of nuns has lived and worked in the Abbey almost continually since its beginnings. In 1804, it was disestablished, but later restarted in 1904. The nuns today make wine, crafts, and are known for their incredible hymn singing during Vespers.
Rheinfels Castle
This castle of the Middle Ages sits just above the Rhine River. Because of its prime spot, those in charge of the castle could block the river, protect against the French, and be safe within the fortress’s walls. Today, only its vast ruins remain, as it was destroyed by the French in the late 1700s.
Basilica of St. Martin
This stylized church isn’t hard to spot on the edge of the Nahe River. Over time, it has been restored and reconstructed, thus making it a unique blend of several architectural styles.
Speyer Cathedral (The Imperial Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption and St. Stephen)
Built of red sandstone and topped with a copper roof, this Romanesque cathedral is the burial site for past emperors and kings. Since the 1000s, it has remained the largest Romanesque church in the world and is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Old Gate (Altpoertel)
One of the original 68 towers of the old wall, this 12th century gate is one of the tallest and most significant of those remaining. Upon its construction, the Old Gate was used to mark the end of a procession route from the cathedral throughout the town.
Constantine’s Basilica (Aula Palatina)
Commissioned by Constantine I in the 300s, this Roman-style structure was first built as a piece of a larger palace complex. Initially, several smaller buildings surrounded it for various uses. At one time, it housed the Bishop of Trier, before becoming a Protestant church in the 1850s.
Kaiserthermen
In the third century, these Imperial Baths were gifted to the people of Trier by the Roman emperor. Throughout its construction and usage, plans were changed as to the building’s functions. It is believed that this vast structure was used as a barracks, a castle, baths, city wall, and a monastery.
Much like the Roman Colosseum, the Trier Amphitheater was constructed for its usage in gladiator contests. Holding nearly 20,000 people, this hillside theater provided the utmost entertainment for the time.
One of four Roman gates that surround the city, this black gate was erected in the 100s and was never fully completed. For unknown reasons, the its sides were never fitted with a gate, yet it was still used as an entryway for several centuries. Today, it is the only of the four gates that remains.
Benedictine Monastery of Einsiedeln
Dedicated to Our Lady of the Hermits, this patronage was based off of the land’s first inhabitant – the hermit, St. Meinrad. After Meinrad’s death, others flocked to his hermitage with the desire to live a life such as he did. Before long, a monastery and church were built on the site in 934. Today, about 60 monks currently make up the community there, as well as 360 college pupils who are taught by the monks.
This Renaissance style city center offers visitors views of the architectural beauty that Zürich has to offer. Complete with a view of church towers, Europe’s largest clockface, and beautiful stained glass, passersby have many options of entertainment to choose from as they walk the historic city streets.
Founded as an abbey for aristocratic women in the mid-800s by Louis the German, Fraumünster today is a one of the four main churches of Zürich. In its earlier years, the abbey was granted much power, giving the abbess the authority to select the town’s mayor and to mint money. In 1336, the first independent mayor was appointed
This most powerful waterfall in all of Europe is a tourist favorite in Zürich. Measuring 490 feet wide and 75 feet tall, this natural beauty has intrigued viewers for centuries.


'What does he mean when he says words': Watch John Oliver's searing takedown of Trump's lies
John Oliver's Last Week Tonight returned Sunday night for its fourth season on HBO—the first episode to air with Donald Trump as the President of the United States. Oliver devotes a solid 24 minutes tackling the reality of a Trump administration. Or rather, the disconnect between reality and many of the president's statements.
"We have a president capable of standing in the rain and saying it was a sunny day," Oliver said, referring to Trump's false claims that it didn't rain during his inauguration on Jan. 20.
"Normally we like to focus this part of the show on complex, depressing policy issues…but unfortunately we can't until we address something even bigger. The concept of reality itself. And that is because of this guy," said Oliver, over a picture of Trump. "Since taking office around 412 years ago Trump has made it clear that reality is not important to him."
Oliver goes on to bring up "four basic questions": "How did we get a pathological liar in the White House? Where are his lies coming from? Why do so many people believe him? And what can we possibly do about it?"
The host points out that Trump has lied about everything from the crowd numbers and weather on Inauguration Day, to the current murder rate in the U.S., America's GDP, to voter fraud—he even lied about being invited to be a guest on Last Week Tonight.
As Oliver himself says, calling Trump a liar is "not a fresh observation." But the decisions made on the basis of those lies make them worth examining more closely.
"Trump was telling the truth about his solutions to the problems he was lying about," says Oliver, referring to the Muslim ban and the wall on the Mexican border.


Wife poisons husband and parents-in-law after she was criticised for her cooking!
A scorned wife poisons her husband and her parents-in-law after she got tired of constantly being criticised for her cooking!
There’s an old saying that goes, “Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned.” And in this tragic story, a scorned wife poisons her husband and her parents-in-law during a family celebration.
What spurred her to do the unthinkable?
Wife Poisons Her Husband and Parents-In-Law
The woman poisoned the food which killed five people.
A 28-year-old woman from India reportedly served poisoned food during a housewarming party. The poisoned food caused the deaths of five people, and the hospitalisation of 120 others.
A senior police officer shares, “After five days of intense probe, we arrested housewife Pragya Survase on charges of mixing insecticide in food that was served to guests at one of her relative’s housewarming party in Mahad village Monday (June 18).”
Police said that during the questioning of family members, the woman broke down and confessed to the crime.
Local police chief Anil Paraskar shares, “Survase has confessed to the crime citing marital, family disputes.”
She said that she did it to take revenge upon her husband, her in-laws and their relatives because they taunted her for her complexion and her cooking.
Police will be charging her with murder, attempt to murder and conspiracy charges. Her victims include several children, and she faces the death penalty for her actions.
It’s Important to Work on Your Marital Issues
Marital issues are common in any marriage. That’s why it’s important for married couples to know what they can do to fix these problems.
Here are a few ways to ensure that you can work out any problems you encounter in your marriage:
Communicate with each other. Take the time to talk to each other openly and honestly, and share your thoughts and feelings with one another.
Listen and understand. Listening is very important in a marriage. Make sure to not just listen, but also understand what your spouse is trying to say.
Make an effort to be better. People like to make excuses whenever they get criticised about something. It’s always a good idea to take criticism in stride, and not always be offended by it.
Your marriage should be a priority. Married people need to know that their relationship with each other is important. Having a healthy and thriving marriage can have a positive impact on your family, and it should always be a priority.
Share your problems with each other. Don’t be afraid to speak up. You need to be able to trust that your spouse will listen, understand, and help fix any problems you might have in your marriage.
Source: Straits Times
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What is “The Hammer?”
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Whistleblower Tapes: Trump Wiretapped “A Zillion Times” By ‘The Hammer,’ Brennan’s and Clapper’s Secret Computer System
By Mary Fanning and Alan Jones
President Obama’s Director of National Intelligence (DNI) James Clapper and his Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) director John Brennan oversaw a secret supercomputer system known as “THE HAMMER,” according to former NSA/CIA contractor-turned whistleblower Dennis Montgomery.
Clapper and Brennan were using the supercomputer system to conduct illegal and unconstitutional government data harvesting and wiretapping. THE HAMMER was installed on federal property in Fort Washington, Maryland at a complex which some speculate is a secret CIA and NSA operation operating at a US Naval facility.
President Trump’s allegation that the Obama Administration was wiretapping him is not only supported by Montgomery’s whistleblower revelations about Brennan’s and Clapper’s computer system THE HAMMER, but also by statements made this week by William Binney, a former NSA Technical Director of the World Geopolitical and Military Analysis Reporting Group, by former CIA and State Department official Larry Johnson, and by Montgomery’s attorney Larry Klayman.
Computer expert Dennis Montgomery developed software programs that could breach secure computer systems and collect massive amounts of data.
That system, THE HAMMER, according to the audio tapes, accessed the phone calls, emails and bank accounts of millions of ordinary Americans.
The tapes also reveal that the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance court (FISA), Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts, 156 other judges, members of Congress, and Donald J. Trump were targeted by the HAMMER.
One of the audio tapes made public by Federal Judge G. Murray Snow revealed that Brennan and Clapper particularly targeted and wiretapped Donald Trump a “zillion times.”
Montgomery also contends that the government can plant files such as child pornography or state secrets on a target’s computer, setting up the owner of that device for blackmail or framed prosecution.
Former CBS reporter Sharyl Attkisson alleged in 2013 she was under electronic surveillance for at least two years and that three classified documents were planted on her “compromised” computer.
The audio tapes were released by Federal Judge G. Murray Snow in Maricopa County, Arizona in the Justice Department’s civil contempt case against Sheriff Joseph M. Arpaio.
Attorney Klayman, founder of Freedom Watch, represented Montgomery before federal Judge Royce C. Lamberth. Klayman, who characterizes his client Montgomery as a “whistleblower,” told Fox News that Montgomery “turned over 600 million plus pages of information to the FBI.” Judge Lamberth was formerly the presiding judge over the FISA court.
After Montgomery produced his documentation, the FBI gave him two immunity agreements: one in the area of “production” and the other regarding “testimony.”
The FBI then took possession of documentation.
Attorney Klayman asserts that this information precipitated James Clapper’s resignation.
Clapper had gone before Congress to testify under oath that the NSA, and other intelligence agencies including the CIA,” were not collecting massive amounts of telephonic and Internet metadata on hundreds of millions of innocent American citizens” according to Klayman.
Whistleblower Edward Snowden’s revelations proved otherwise.
Clapper was subsequently found to be untruthful and resigned on November 17, 2016, effective January 20, 2017, the day Donald Trump was sworn in.
Clapper has not been prosecuted for perjury.
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Chart Beat
Samantha Fish, King Von & Gashi Debut on Emerging Artists Chart
By Xander Zellner
Stephen J. Cohen/Getty Images
Samantha Fish performs during the 2019 Bourbon & Beyond Music Festival at Highland Ground on Sept. 21, 2019 in Louisville.
Plus, NLE Choppa spends a fourth week at No. 1.
Samantha Fish debuts at No. 8 on Billboard's Emerging Artists chart (dated Oct. 5), as her new LP Kill or Be Kind opens at No. 1 on both Blues Albums and Heatseekers Albums with 5,000 copies sold, according to Nielsen Music.
Fish adds her third Blues Albums No. 1, following 2017's Belle of the West and 2015's Wild Heart.
Kill or Be Kind is Fish's first Heatseekers Albums No. 1.
Artists Mentioned
The Emerging Artists chart ranks the most popular developing artists of the week, using the same formula as the all-encompassing Billboard Artist 100, which measures artist activity across multiple Billboard charts, including the Billboard Hot 100, Billboard 200 and the Social 50. (The Artist 100 lists the most popular acts, overall, each week.) However, the Emerging Artists chart excludes acts that have notched a top 25 entry on either the Hot 100 or Billboard 200, as well as artists that have achieved two or more top 10s on Billboard's "Hot" song genre charts and/or consumption-based "Top" album genre rankings.
NLE Choppa logs his fourth week at No. 1 on Emerging Artists, as his single "Camelot" rises 40-37 in its second week on the Hot 100.
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Chicago-based rapper King Von debuts at No. 28 on Emerging Artists, as his Grandson, Vol. 1 arrives at No. 37 on Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums and No. 75 on the Billboard 200 (9,000 equivalent album units), marking his first appearance on both charts.
Plus, Albanian rapper/singer Gashi debuts at No. 37 on Emerging Artists, thanks to his sophomore self-titled LP, which launches at No. 2 on Heatseekers Albums with 2,000 copies sold. He's tallied two entries on the Rhythmic Songsairplay chart: "Creep on Me," featuring French Montana and DJ Snake, reached no. 31 in January and "My Year," with G-Eazy, hit No. 30 in March.
Check out this week's full Emerging Artists chart here.


Anastasia Lijadi
Research and Education Director
Anastasia Aldelina Lijadi, PhD received her PhD in Psychology from the University of Macau, Masters Degree in Counseling and Psychotherapy from the University of Saint Joseph, Macau and Bachelor Degree in Management from the University of Indonesia. Her PhD dissertation – proposing theory of place identity construction of Third Culture Kids - won the 2015 Atlas TI Award for the best dissertation using qualitative methods at PhD level from the International Institute of Qualitative Method, University of Alberta. Dr Lijadi continues to study the phenomenon of Third Culture Kids, in particular on their academic adjustment and quality of life related to high mobility lifestyle. She is actively involved in the Research Network Committee at Families in Global Transition, and serves as editorial member for the International Journal of School and Education Psychology.
Dr Lijadi is currently working with the International Institute of Applied System Analysis (IIASA http://www.iiasa.ac.at), Austria as a Research Scholar in the Department of World Population. She is part of the team working under a 2017 ERC grant to make unconventional cross-disciplinary contributions to developing a new human well-being indicator.
Anastasia has served on the FIGT Board since October 2019. Contact her at researchandeducation@figt.org.


Constitution Party on Free Trade
Multi-national corporations extract tax money as free trade
We reject the trade concept of normal trade relations (Most Favored Nation status), used to curry favor with regimes whose domestic and international policies are abhorrent to decent people everywhere and which are in fundamental conflict with the vital interests of the United States of America. We strongly oppose unconstitutional "Trade Promotion Authority," which transfers the establishment of trade policy from Congress to the Executive branch of government. In the name of free trade, multi-national corporations have been given tax breaks by the U.S. government which are not available to American businesses, and the money extracted from U.S. taxpayers has been used by the government to subsidize exports and encourage businesses to move abroad. Such improprieties must cease. Source: 2012-2016 Constitution Party national platform , Nov 1, 2012
Withdraw from NAFTA, the GATT, and the WTO
We favor the abolition of the Office of Special Trade Representative, and insist on the withdrawal of these US from the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT), the World Trade Organization (WTO), and all other agreements wherein agencies other than the Congress of these US improperly assume responsibility for establishing American trade policies. Source: Constitution Party platform ratified at National Convention , Apr 26, 2008
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