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Fighting in Libya on April 6, 2019.
The Libyan capital of Tripoli is shuddering under an offensive by forces loyal to strongman Khalifa Haftar, with the city's already precarious basic services in danger of breaking down completely and aid agencies struggling to cope with a growing emergency.
In the worst and most sustained fighting the country has seen since the 2011 uprising that ousted Muammar Gaddafi, the Haftar-led Libyan National Army, or LNA, surged into the city - controlled by the UN-backed Government of National Accord, or GNA - on 4 April.
"It is terrible; they use big guns at night, the children can't sleep," said one resident of the capital, who declined to give her name for publication. "The shots land everywhere."
"Pandora's box has been opened," said Jalel Harchaoui, a research fellow at Clingendael Institute think tank in The Hague. "The military operation [to capture Tripoli] has inflicted irreversible damage upon a modus vivendi and a large set of political dialogues that has required four years of diplomatic work."
"Since 2011, Libyans have faced one issue after another: shortages of cooking gas, electricity, water, lack of medicines, infrastructure in ruin and neglect," said one woman who lives in an eastern suburb of Tripoli. "Little is seen at community level, where money disappears into pockets [of officials]. Hospitals are unsanitary and barely function. Education is a shambles of poor schools and stressed teachers."
"We are still working on keeping the medical supplies going," a WHO spokesperson said. "We are sending out additional surgical staff to support hospitals coping with large caseloads of wounded, for example anaesthetists."
The UN's emergency coordination body, OCHA, said that 16,000 people had been forced to flee by the fighting, 2,000 on 13 April alone when fighting intensified across the front line with a series of eight airstrikes. OCHA says the past few years of conflict have left at least 823,000 people, including 248,000 children, "in dire need of humanitarian assistance".
Some of the worst off are more than 1,500 migrants trapped in a string of detention centres in the capital and nearby. The UN's refugee agency, UNHCR, said over the weekend it was trying to organise the evacuation of refugees from a migrant camp close to the front lines. "We are in contact with refugees in Qaser Ben Gashir and so far they remain safe from information received," the agency said in a tweet.
In its appeal, UNICEF said it was alarmed by reports that some migrant detention centres have been all but abandoned, with the migrants unable to get food and water. "The breakdown in the food supply line has resulted in a deterioration of the food security in detention centres," the agency said. "Detained migrants and refugees, including women and children, are particularly vulnerable, especially those in detention centres located in the vicinity of the fighting."
Many migrants continue to hope to find a boat to Europe, but that task has been made harder by the EU's March decision to scale down the rescue part of Operation Sophia, its Mediterranean anti-smuggling mission.
Eugenio Cusumano, an international security expert specialising in migration research at Lieden University in the Netherlands, said a new surge of migrants and refugees may now be heading across the sea in a desperate attempt to escape the fighting. He said they will find few rescue craft, adding: "If the situation in Libya deteriorates there will be a need for offshore patrol assets."
Haftar's LNA says its objective is to liberate the city from militia control, while the GNA has accused its rival of war crimes and called for prosecutions.
International diplomatic efforts to end the fighting appear to have floundered. Haftar launched his offensive on the day that UN Secretary-General António Guterres was visiting Tripoli - a visit designed to bolster long-delayed, UN-chaired talks with the various parties in the country, which were due to be held this week.
Guterres tried to de-escalate the situation by holding emergency talks with the GNA in Tripoli and flying east to see Haftar in Benghazi. But as foreign powers reportedly line up behind different sides, his calls for a ceasefire - along with condemnation from the UN Security Council and the EU - have so far been rebuffed.

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By Tirso Nieva Paglicawan, Jr.
A global non – governmental organization with sterling and vast track records of helping search and rescue distressed overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) and a government agency mandated to regulate employment and deployment of Filipinos in the overseas have joined hands and signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to provide a convenient, affordable, accessible and swift means to monitor, check and safeguard Filipino workers right at the jobsite abroad especially the gender – sensitive and most vulnerable sector, the Household Service Workers (HSW) without cost to the Philippine government.
The launch was held right at the lobby of POEA in Mandaluyong City which was attended by OFWs and family members, foreign countries employment industry’s personalities and even legendary whistleblower Jun Lozada was there present and among the audience.
Secretary Jesus G. Dureza and Undersecretary Astravel Pimentel Naic of Commission on Filipinos Overseas, the signing of MOU was led by AKO OFW Inc. International President Marcia Vicenta Paz “Mars Gonz” Gonzales – Sadicon and POEA Administrator Bernardo P. Olalia.
As announced by Sadicon during the program, this mechanism is one sure step towards monitoring the level of care afforded to the OFWs, especially domestic helpers at the jobsites in the overseas.
Further, she stated that “Bantay OFW Mobile App” shall only serve as medium of communication and cannot be a tool in imposing administrative sanctions.
Meanwhile, in his talk, Olalia declared his gratitude and support to the initiative of AKO OFW Inc., other non – governmental organizations and stakeholders with the same genuine concerns for OFWs.
On the otherhand, Dureza was all praise to the Filipino workers abroad as he made mention during his casual speech to the audience the immense contributions of OFW sector to sustain country’s economy afloat. He emphasized the great role the individual OFW is performing in every household of foreign employers which had hugely influenced children of these foreign nationals.
The “Bantay OFW Mobile App” as conceptualized by AKO OFW Inc. founder and incumbent chairman Celerino “Dok Chie” L. Umandap, vice chairman lawyer Marlon P. Valderama and Sadicon shall serve as avenue for convenient communications relative to the living and working conditions and or significant occurrences affecting OFWs. It shall aid the government in monitoring the status and plight of OFWs and the consequential actions undertaken by the concerned Philippine Recruitment Agency (PRA), Foreign Recruitment Agency (FRA) and employer. It also shall underscore civil, friendly and receptive responses to all and users will at the same time maintaining privacy of communication; It shall as well maintain a status of utmost impartiality and shall interact only on what has been factually received and gathered; It shall at all times adhere to its role as conveyor of the status and conditions of OFWs as uploaded, received and gathered for concomitant actions of recipients; and it cannot be used as basis for administrative sanction against concerned OFWs, PRAs, FRAs and employers since it would otherwise discourage their open participation to this system.
The “Filipino Migrants’ Day” is being celebrated in honor of millions of Filipinos working overseas. Of a total current population of 92.2 million in the country, there are approximately ten (10) million OFWs around the world in 170 countries with 1 million in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia alone, followed by Japan, Hong Kong, the United Arab Emirates and Taiwan.
Former president Fidel Ramos issued then an executive order which declared June 7 of every year as the date for the national celebration.
RA 8042 establishes promotion of overseas employment as a policy while it holds the government responsible for the protection of OFWs.
“Distance is not a hindrance for Dok Chie Umandap to extend help, direction and guidance as if he is here physically around; he is my ever dependable partner through thick and thin in our advocacy for the benefits, interest, protection, rights, security and general welfare of OFWs and their families,” were Sadicon’s parting words.

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text: Cleary Gottlieb recently represented Empresa Nacional del Petróleo (ENAP), Chile’s largest hydrocarbon producer and the country’s only petroleum product refiner, in a $200 million senior unsecured term loan facility with HSBC Bank USA, N.A., as Administrative Agent, and HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. and The Bank of Nova Scotia, as Joint Bookrunners and Lead Arrangers. The loan matures in 2018. Signing took place on November 18.

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Our relaxation massage helps refresh and rejuvenate you. This light to medium pressure massage helps increases blood circulation, promotes relaxation, improves flexibility, and stimulates the nervous system.
The deep pressure massage uses penetrating strokes to gently work out knots and tension, stimulating the deeper layers of muscles that have stored up stress. Your therapist will focus on painful, sore, stiff and/or tense areas.
Designed for athletes and specific needs related to their sport. The combination of deep muscle work with stretching will not only reduce the lactic acid and toxin build-up in your muscles, but it can help reduce future injuries. It improves blood circulation for faster muscle recuperation, both before and after events.
This pressure point massage has been called the "Map of the Body" because it stimulates corresponding and connecting areas through hands, feet and ears. With Swedish massage, this is the perfect combination for a full body massage.
Your therapist can assist you in deciding which combination is the best for your needs. Our basic Swedish massage combined with Deep Tissue, Sports or Reflexology massage.
Relax the Body, Mind & Spirit with essential oils. Balances energy, moods and physiology through inhalation and application to the skin. May be combined with Deep Tissue, Reflexology or Sports massage for an additional $10.
Customized, gentle massage. Reduces muscle and joint pain, stress, swelling and aches. Not performed during the 1st trimester of pregnancy.
Experience total relaxation through heat-penetrating basalt stones. Hot stones are used to massage tense, sore and stiff muscles. One of a kind treatment for stressful areas.
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Perfect for teenagers or clients experiencing teen-like acne. This treatment helps to balance skin, reduce oil secretions and hydrate without drying the skin.
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Since 2003, we've been serving you and we specialize in "Maintenance Massage" with licensed and experienced massage therapists. Relax without stressing your pocketbook.
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Capture life’s unforgettable movie moments and share them wirelessly.
Everyone can easily capture and share beautiful movies wirelessly with the LEGRIA HF R48. You’ll get closer in full HD with 53x Advanced zoom and keep your footage steady with Optical Intelligent IS.
Enjoy live streaming of videos to android and iOS devices, ideal for monitoring and controlling remotely. Effortlessly share your creations to social networking sites and view your videos on DLNA certified TVs. Support for MP4 ensures quick transfer times of HD movies.
Intelligent IS is the perfect solution to combat camera shake by detecting the scene and automatically selecting from four stabilisation modes to counteract movement and prevent blur. The advanced dynamic mode corrects roll and tilt movements that can occur when walking, ensuring sharp steady videos in every situation.
A genuine Canon HD video lens with 53x Advanced Zoom lets you capture all the detail in even far away subjects. The Full HD CMOS sensor gives true HD quality and excellent colour reproduction even in low light.
Capture your child’s first steps, first words, or many other firsts with Baby Mode. Register your child’s date of birth in-camera, and add colourful stamps for height and weight. All footage will automatically be sorted to the baby album.
Movies can be recorded in both AVCHD and MP4 simultaneously. Simply capture once and showcase exceptional quality videos or share footage to portable devices and social networking sites. Videos are stored to the internal memory and SD card.
Smooth operation is easy with a high-resolution 7.5cm capacitive touch screen LCD, giving you intuitive control of settings and simplifies playback. Opening the LCD panel quick starts the camcorder, so you’ll never miss a shot.
A 32GB Dual Flash memory lets you store over 12 hours of movies to the built-in memory. Record even longer with the SDXC card slot.
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De Canon Legria Mini X is een handzame camcorder met een kwalitatieve stereomicrofoon.
How to Transfer Video From a Canon Camcorder to your PC (Vixia HF R300).
Canon Legria HF G25 Unboxing!
Full Hd Test video of the Canon camcorder HF R36 during bad weather conditions like usual on winter days.

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An Air Quality Action Day has been declared for the Susquehanna Valley on Sunday, June 17, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection announced.
A Code Orange air quality alert was issued by the DEP for Sunday because of a high level of ozone in the air, the DEP said in an email.
A Code Orange means air quality will be unhealthy for sensitive people, including children, people with asthma, heart disease or other conditions affecting breathing, and the elderly.
Ozone levels will be high on Sunday because of high sunshine and low winds, the DEP said. Fine particulates will also increase as relative humidity increases.
Sunday's forecast for York calls for a high of 89 and low of 71, with lots of sun and calm winds, according to the National Weather Service.
Monday could bring even higher levels of ozone, the DEP said. Monday's forecast calls for sun and a high of 95, with a heat index of 101, the NWS said. Another Air Quality Action Day is expected on Monday.
On Air Quality Action Days, residents are asked to set air conditioners at a higher temperature to conserve energy; refuel vehicles after dusk; reduce driving when possible; and limit use of chemicals in the home and garden.
Tuesday will see a break in the heat as a cold front moves in, bringing thunderstorms and highs in the upper 80s, the NWS said.

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Well, this post is a little late...because while I received mty OTM last week, unfortunately my shadow was fused shut! I was able to see the prettiness, but not play with it - torture! GDE has great service, though, and they promptly sent me a replacement!
This month, the OTM came in the cutest blue pouch with bonus pop rocks! It's a beautiful blue with red and silver shimmers - perfect for the 4th of July!
The top swatch is on bare skin, while the bottom is on primer. As you can see, the color is super vibrant!
As always, I am super happy with my OTM. I can't recommend this sub enough if you're a fan of shadows!


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Edra wandered the halls. The next days' shore leave was quickly approaching, and she could tell the crew was antsy to get some personal time. The missions of the last few months had been pretty tense, and she was relieved for some time off. Some time alone with her family.
Edra looked up from her PADD just in time to avoid running into Brie, and sidestepped the potential collision. "No worries." She smiled. "Your plans all set?"
She smiled. "We're getting Karina from his sister's place and bringing her back with us. I'm looking forward to having both girls with us."
"I hope so." She resumed her wandering. "You're coming to the picnic, right?"
Edra smiled. "Unfortunately, or fortunately maybe," She smiled a bit, "I never got the questioning. One of the side effects of being the only one left in one's family."
Edra grinned. "You better get to it. You sure you're not just avoiding it." She teased Brie.
She laughed. "Not that! I meant avoiding the conversation. You can't tell me you haven't had any chance since we last talked."
"I know no one likes to hear it, but it might be a good idea to talk to a counsellor. I know from experience that it can help."
She nodded. "Just keep it in mind if it doesn't get better. Zimm alright?"
"Yeah, but I'd be surprised to find he wasn't worried for you...even if he didn't show it."
Edra grinned. "Good. He'd have some answering to do if it were any different. His parents? I know we worried them when we broke the news."
She nodded. "Unfortunately, the culprits were people who had worked with him or for him, if I remember correctly. I'm glad he was able to help us." She paused for a moment, "If by some strange chance they ever visit, it might be a good idea to keep an eye on his mom. She was very...interested whenever Henry touched base with them."
Edra grinned. "It was amusing watching Henry try to not look uncomfortable. Alright. I'll see you tomorrow, and tell Zimm he can take a break to spend some time with you." She winked.
Edra smiled as she watched Brie step back into her room. "You both, as well." When the doors closed, she resumed her original destination, Engineering.


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We hope you enjoy this video clip of the Menai Suspension Bridge across the Menai Straits on Anglesey.
In July 2007 the people of Anglesey celebrated the 250th anniversary of Thomas Telford, who built this famous road crossing to the island.
It is difficult to estimate the enormity of the task facing Telford and his engineers as they planned what was a bold feat of engineering and a novel construction for its day, across what is a very tidal stretch of water.
A step back in time will suggest that Menai Bridge was a Roman settlement and that this part of the straits was used as a crossing as it is where the island and mainland are nearest.
There was also a crossing further north which was used centuries ago by monks visiting the Augustinian Priory at Penmon, where they crossed the Lavan sands north of Bangor at low water and made for the shore at Llanfaes, north of Beaumaris on Anglesey.
So how did Telford come to be commissioned with the task of constructing such an impressive bridge in the early nineteenth century?
The Act of Union between Britain and Ireland in 1800 lead to the need for far more efficient links between London and the Irish capital, Dublin.
We only have to recall the story of the composer Handel trying to get over to Dublin from Holyhead in 1742 to realise how difficult travel was between England and Ireland.
With a sea route established across the Irish Sea and a port at Holyhead, the missing link was an improved crossing to the island of Anglesey.
Political pressure was applied in the right places so that planning and designing the crossing could begin.
Work began on the bridge in 1819, with the two massive landmark towers being constructed from Penmon limestone.
While the bridge was originally supported by 16 huge wrought iron chain cables that reached across the 175 metres of expanse, they had to be replaced by steel cables just before the Second World War.
Just stop to think how travel has changed enormously since the times before this bridge was built. Prior to 1826 a journey from London to Holyhead would take around 36 hours, and the opening of the Menai Suspension Bridge reduced that to a mere 27 hours.
Today you can get from London to Holyhead by road in about 6 hours or so, thanks to a combination of motorway, internal combustion engine and Thomas Telford's bridge across the Menai Strait.
A number of celebrations were held both in the town of Menai Bridge and in Holyhead as well as across North Wales in 2007 to commemorate this feat, and the 250th anniversary of the great man.
The local community of Menai Bridge held a number of events to mark this important milestone.
Now you can keep up with the latest local news, articles and videos by getting your free Anglesey Today Newsletter. Just complete the simple form below> It's as easy as 1-2-3!
Looking south west from the bridge and down from the walkway you can see how the strong tidal waters of the Menai Straits flow down towards the Britannia Bridge and then on to the Caernarfon bar and the open sea.
On the Anglesey Coastal path to the south is the old Indefatigable School just beyond the Britannia Bridge road and rail crossing.
It was only about 18 months ago that contractors renewed the paintwork on the iron railings and massive chain supports, which inevitably are vulnerable to weathering over time.
We remember crossing the Menai Suspension bridge with sections sealed off while the workers sandblasted the metal before applying new coats of paint. So it is fitting that the bridge is in good shape to welcome in the 250th anniversary of Thomas Telford.

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The European Commission on Wednesday proposed giving itself new powers to request scientific studies on the safety of products in an effort to quell public concerns that industry has too much influence over the process.
Should the plan be signed off by national capitals as well as the European Parliament, it would hand Brussels far-reaching capabilities to re-evaluate scientific studies submitted by companies in order to approve the likes of food additives, pesticide products and genetically modified food.
The Commission's proposal comes after lawmakers and campaigners complained vociferously last year that studies used to assess the carcinogenicity of the weedkiller glyphosate were kept secret. They accused Monsanto — the world’s biggest manufacturer of the substance — of ghostwriting some of the research, a claim that the U.S. concern has strongly denied.
"It goes without saying that the responsibility to demonstrate that a product is safe continues to lie with the industry," European Commission Vice President Frans Timmermans told reporters as he unveiled the legislation in Brussels. "But in controversial cases EFSA [the European Food Safety Authority] will now also be able to commission its own studies financed from the EU budget."
The new rules, if adopted by EU member countries, will affect all companies — including big players such as Germany's Bayer and the Swiss-based conglomerate Syngenta — looking to approve a wide range of products, including genetically modified food, food and feed additives, food enzymes and pesticides. As part of the new regime, the Commission would order the European Food Safety Authority to commission its own scientific studies should "exceptional circumstances" arise.
The new proposal, which emerged as part of a revision to the EU's General Food Law, did not specify what would count as an exceptional circumstance.
It would also oblige companies to post data from the studies they commission on EFSA's website so that scientists can assess the research independently.
But the Commission's move did not go far enough for some campaigners, who argued companies should play no role whatsoever in commissioning the studies that go into proving the safety of their products.
The Commission's plan would give Brussels new powers to ensure that laboratories that conduct scientific studies comply with international standards. In recent years, public skepticism surrounding the independence of the science behind chemical substances — particularly pesticides and genetically modified food — has put pressure on EU countries not to approve such products for the marketplace even if the science concludes they are safe.
That has left the Commission in a tricky position when trying to decide whether to approve genetically modified crops for cultivation and risk taking the flak from the public. In November, the EU only just managed to gain enough support to renew the license of glyphosate, the world’s most common herbicide, thanks to a dramatic U-turn from Berlin, whose environment minister at the time, Barbara Hendricks, angrily asserted that she had been double-crossed by the conservative then-Agriculture Minister Christian Schmidt.
Timmermans defended the Commission's decision to keep industry involved in carrying out research to determine the safety of their products.
"Many of these studies are completely uncontroversial. If you can leave the financial burden on the ones who are going to profit from it and not put it on the shoulders of the taxpayers then that is good," he said. "But if there is a controversy ... then EFSA can intervene."
The Commission's move follows an announcement last month from dozens of agrichemical companies pledging to release undisclosed documents containing safety data on their pesticides. Critics of the move, however, said they were skeptical about the transparency pledge because companies would still be able to hold back key data, citing corporate secrecy.
That option is also possible under the new Commission proposal, although companies will "have to provide verifiable justification for their possible confidentiality claims," the EU executive said in a memo.
"I hope that the global commitment to further transparency from our industry, and the principles enshrined in this new proposal, will be met with a similar commitment by those on the other side of the debate who produce studies arguing against the need for, or approval of, pesticides," said Graeme Taylor, director of public affairs at the European Crop Protection Association, an EU pesticide lobby.

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text: Heatwave Supply is proud to present this almond finished shower panel shower system, by Basco. The 1415NP-76-65CLAP is made from premium materials, this Shower Panel Shower System offers great function and value for your home. This fixture is part of Basco's decorative Collection, so make sure to check out other styles of fixtures to accessorize your room.

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“You made a good reindeer,” my aunt said to me.
“Did you get down on your hands and knees?” my cousin inquired.
“No, it was more of a crouched-over version,” I replied.
I’d arrived from the airport earlier that day to find Brody, 7, pretending to be Santa with his sister, Aubree, 5, as Mrs. Claus.
My aunt was sitting with the children on the patio, and when I walked out, they evidently figured I’d make a decent reindeer, so they invited me to join them.
Soon I was hunched over with my hands affixed to my head, suggesting antlers. And in that moment, I quietly crossed the border into the children’s imaginary world.
As readers of the tale know, she entered Narnia, a magical realm where she meets a faun named Mr. Tumnus.
Because she’s trusting, Lucy believes his intentions are harmless, so she accepts his invitation to have tea at his home.
In fact, the wicked witch had instructed Mr. Tumnus to capture a human child, but faced with the innocent, sweet Lucy, he has a change of heart and lets her go.
Back in my own imaginary realm, I galloped across the patio with Santa cheering me on.
Mrs. Claus was eager to feed me invisible carrots, which I dutifully devoured, although I also requested cookies. At this point, however, it seems I’d broken some unspoken rule.
Both children mulled this over, and seemed to find my suggestion plausible.
While Mrs. Claus handed me sugary treats, Santa began hitting me with a Styrofoam pool device known as a “noodle” to make me go faster.
I drew myself up to my full height of 5’2” and, frankly, was pleased that I towered over my companions, since this rarely happens in the adult world.
“Hitting is not in my contract,” I protested.
At that moment, the children’s grandmother, my cousin Julie, came outside to announce Brody had homework to finish.
With great reluctance, Santa morphed back into an ordinary boy, and followed her inside.
Children have innate humility because they’re well aware of their limitations. They depend on adults to cook their food, bandage their wounds and chase monsters from beneath the bed.
In “Wood of the Cradle, Wood of the Cross,” Caryll Houselander says Jesus invites us to become like little children—not adolescents.
As she puts it, a child—until the age of 10—has the capacity for total joy and complete surrender.
Little children don’t judge toys by price tags, and they trust adults beyond the shadow of a doubt.
They give their hearts without reservation, and they need love to thrive.
In seconds, we’d be thundering barefooted across the grass under the branches of palm trees—because our desert, you see, was actually our yard in Miami.
At some point, every child crosses the boundary between innocence and adulthood. They stop playing make-believe; they stop becoming horses.
They worry about their looks, want more expensive toys and grow concerned about other people’s opinions.
Christ said heaven was tailored for children, and Narnia gives us a glimpse of what it’s like.
But so can an ordinary day on a patio with everyday children—if you step through the secret portal.
And perhaps we’ll meet fauns and talking horses in heaven—and don’t forget reindeer eating cookies to their hearts’ content.
Artwork by Jef Murray. His website is www.jefmurray.com. Lorraine Murray’s address is lorrainevmurray@yahoo.com.

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The Japan Society hosted the NY Premiere of the new documentary “Mifune: The Last Samurai” embarking an incredible journey of the director Steven Okazaki, in rediscovering the actor that defined the golden age of Japan’s cinema, Toshiro Mifune. Toshiro Mifune has been featured in over 170 films but his most famous performances is his leading roles in director Akira Kurosawa’s films such as “Seven Samurai”, “Rashomon” and “Yojimbo”.
The documentary first begins with defining the meaning of samurai films before 1941 and after 1945. Before 1941, samurai films were based on Noh theatre and folk stories, often featuring sword fights as dances called “chanbara”. In an interview with Japan’s most iconic film critic and scholar, Tadao Sato, he explained the history of samurai films using a few clips of silent films that were partially recovered from that era. He explained that often times, the main lead was a ronin who fought against incredible odds and often lost the battles but fought with dignity and a sense of justice. The ronin was considered a classic anti-hero trope, a vagabond with good morals but marginalized in society. After 1945, Japan was exposed to new cinema technology and thus black and white films with sound became popular. During this time, Toshiro Mifune after serving as a soldier during WWII, signed up for work as a camera assistant. Due to his experience at his father’s camera shop, he served as a great help to the crew. However, it was during the “New Faces” auditions hosted by Toho Productions that he attracted the attention of directors. One of the directors, Akira Kurosawa, offered Toshiro a role in an experimental film, which later skyrocketed to fame, “Rashomon”. Mifune never had formal training but nonetheless dedicated himself entirely to memorizing the script and practicing body movements and expressions. The experimental film was very different from traditional samurai stories. The bandit played by Mifune was free-spirited and wild with emotion. His charm and intense character redefined the anti-hero trope. The film also featured a more realistic combat and a complex narration. Each character offered a different perspective on the same incident, which is different from uniform story telling that only focuses on the point of view of one main character or outside narrator. Moreover, actresses actually played a part in the film unlike in traditional Noh theatre were there were only male actors.
Apart from his roles as a samurai, he also performed as a general or detective in other films such as “Japan’s Longest Day” (1967) and “Stray Dog” (1949). He also worked with other directors such as Hiroshi Inagaki and Senkichi Taniguchi. From this moment on, the documentary features interviews with the son of Akira Kurosawa, Hisao Kurosawa, actors Koji Yakusho, Yosuke Natsuki, Haruo Nakajima, Kanzo Uni, Sadao Nakajima, Takeshi Kato, and Yoshio Tsuchiya and actresses Kaoru Yachigusa, Kyoko Kagawa, Teruyo Nogami, and Terumi Niki. They each narrated their roles in film collaborations with Mifune, often-recalling funny moments during set productions and backstage drama. Often times Mifune is remembered as a charming, caring person who always helped others on the set. Terumi Niki remembers how Mifune helped her act out her role in “Redbeard” with his witty humor. The supporting actor Kanzo Uni would boast the battles he had with Mifune, being killed over 100 times by Mifune. Directors Martin Scorsese and Steven Spielberg also spoke about how Japanese cinema served as inspiration for their own work, particularly Kurosawa’s story telling but also from Mifune’s intense acting. Spielberg describes Mifune as embodying the characteristics of wry, charismatic and deadly that cannot be rivaled by other action actors.
The documentary was rich in both story and information, the audience was able to see a portrait of a talented man who is versatile, charming and daring. It also gave insight to the dynamic but turbulent golden era of Japan’s cinema in both the personal lives of the actors and in society. Following the screening, there was a Q&A with the director, Steven Okazaki, who shared his personal insights on the documentary and the challenges in finding the actors and actresses who had co-starred with Toshiro Mifune. Overall, the documentary serves as an intriguing introduction to the history of Japanese cinema and to the vigorous life of Toshiro Mifune.

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Former Parkland High School student David Hogg has gained a certain degree of notoriety, in the past few months, as a Michael Bloomberg-sponsored spokesman for the gun control movement.
From “Die-in” protests, to marches, to rallies, Hogg is known for using social media to brow-beat corporations and passive-aggressively virtual-signal his contempt for gun owners and ordinary Americans.
In a recent tweet, Hogg tried to place the blame for all gun violence on gun owners.
Army Ranger Kris Paronto stood-up to Hogg’s cyber-bullying and did some Twitter-trolling of his own, quickly putting the youngster in his place.
While it’s unfortunate that Hogg experienced the horrific shooting in Parkland, Florida, it doesn’t give him a right to go unchallenged when spewing his uninformed and irrational hatred of guns over the internet.
Hogg has used social media to aggressively and caustically target many pro-gun supporters, politicians, and even private citizens with his anti-gun bullying.
Good onya, Kris. And thanks to Amendment 2 Rights for letting us know, or else I’d now have seen this cuz I don’t “do” Twitter. But I know you for a good guy. Ben Ghazi, and all. I also recall days where school shootings were not common occurrences. Yes, it’s the NEW generation with a no-holds-barred no-boundaries reactionary mindset that is setting the stage for, not all, but a LOT of the stuff going on today, both good and bad. Thanks for telling this too-young-for-sense newcomer how little he really knows.
Geeze you right wing gun lovers are such a bunch of whiners.
Sorry you Hogg, as an NRA member whose loving family is alive because my wife, who owns a S&W .44 revolver, confronted a man who smashed the front door down at night when my two young girls were in bed and he came face to face with the business end of that gun. It’s a fact that gun ownership saves lives and stops crime. And knives are used more than guns in violent crime. One statistic you don’t see much of is gun owners stopping criminals and saving lives. Read American Rifleman article Armed Citizen and you’ll see this occurs several times a month. Also, check the gun crime rate in city’s like Chicago with the strictest gun laws vs those who do not. That guy that walked into your school with a backpack of magazines and that weapon should never have had those weapons, should have been stopped by armed security, and an armed security or teacher could have dropped him before he shot all those students. Wake up!!!
Maybe someday the anti-gun folks will recognize that the Second Amendment to our U.S. Constitution is inviolable, and maybe at the same time that the problem ins a “G” but not “Guns” The problem is that government has not taken that one action that would have prevented almost all mas shootings – a mental health test that all reasonable people see as the primary reason and cause of most gun deaths and shootings. LOOK AT THE FACTS OF THESE MASS SHOOTINGS and you’ll see a mental problem as the cause.
Funny thing IS, if you remember correctly, Hogg did TWO videos on the day of the “Alleged” Parkland Shooting. In one, he was IN the school during the shooting, and already calling for a ban on certain rifles in the MIDST of a supposed mass shooting! In the second, he is outside the school, explaining to a reporter that he had been “At Home” and had to ride his bike TO the school to find out what was going on! He’s a plant, so stop giving him sympathy for being a “Survivor”. He survived NOTHING, and if he doesn’t go away, he may not survive much longer!
I have heard a very cogent argument that many of the school shootings were carried out by individuals who were taking prescription “psychotropic” medications with known side effects including homicidal tendencies. Since these medications have had an increased use which parallels the rise in school shooting (and many school-age students are taking them), it may be fruitful to consider this possible causal factor in addition to the “millennial culture” .


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After almost one year of living at the Standing Rock campsite, Dakota Access Pipeline protesters are being forced to evacuate. After an emotionally charged few last months, and initially surviving through the change in presidential administration, they are leaving involuntarily because of a reason many would not expect – a flood warning.
At least, that was the official reason.
As the protesters were leaving, a few set fire to a few tents to make a statement, while others prayed, sang and danced. A haunting photo of their burning encampment was published in an article by Time Magazine, and now, the remaining 70 protesters have been cleared out by militarized and heavily armed police.
In December 2014, Energy Transfer Partners asked the government permission to build the 1,200-mile Dakota Access Pipeline that would carry half a million barrels of oil daily, through the Dakotas to Illinois. The pipeline was approved in March 2016.
The pipeline was immediately left with opposition from the Standing Rock Sioux tribe, as its route crossed their land, and would pollute a Missouri River reservoir used as drinking water.
Thousands of people have been protesting since April 2016, tribe members and supporters, and have set up a camp.
Between April and August 2016, more than 600 arrests have been made, including actress Shailene Woodley and Green Party presidential candidate Jill Stein.
In November 2016, protesters were tear gassed, shot with rubber bullets, and sprayed with water cannons in freezing temperatures. At least 17 were injured badly and required medical assistance in hospitals.
In January 2017, the Army Corps began an environmental study of the pipeline that would take two years to finish.
But on January 24th, President Donald Trump signed executive orders to advance the completion of the pipeline. The Army Corps halted their study on February 8th and the drilling began immediately. On February 17th the environmental review was terminated.
Five days later, the protesters were forced to leave due to a flood warning.
On February 15th, North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum signed an executive order for the protesters to leave the camp by 2 p.m. on February 22, 2017, citing a spring flood warning as the reason for the evacuation (most have ignored the November 28, 2016 evacuation order).
Burgum wrote that the evacuation is “to reduce the threat to public safety, including the risk to life…” Because some protesters have been risking their lives during the cold weather and have faced the violent acts mentioned above (at least 17 people were taken to hospitals), the risk of injury or even death is nothing new. A few tried to stay despite this second evacuation order. Some have been arrested.
The people who have evacuated had a choice to go to the Cheyenne River Sioux Reservation, bordering Standing Rock, which welcomed them in a video.
Some protesters set fire to the camp before leaving.
“This is the end for them. This is the closing down of the camp… They don’t want to give [the law enforcement] the opportunity to take stuff down; they want to do it on their terms; they are doing it ceremonially,” says an onlooker who live streamed on Lakota People’s Law Project Facebook page.
Protesters had a lot of different reactions to the evacuation. Some prayed, others celebrated because they said they already won by waking up the world.
A few burned down the camp to deny the authorities the opportunity to take it down.
“People have said their last prayers, and offered cedar to the sacred fire and are also burning these structures we have ceremonially built, so they must be ceremonially removed,” said Vanessa Castle of the Lower Elwha Klallam tribe.
Other protesters said they will not give up.
Matthew Bishop came to North Dakota from Alaska in October 2016. He told Time that he is not going back home.
“People have been surviving here for hundreds and hundreds of years … so if I back down, what would I look like?” he said.
According to reports, as many as 47 people have been removed from the encampment in a “military-style takeover.” Armed police in riot gear driving military-style vehicles raided the camp, officially driving out the roughly 70 people who remained, while also bulldozing structures.
What you see here is militarized police pointing an assault rifle, at point blank range, at an unarmed fire keeper tending the sacred fire.
We are fully expecting law enforcement to accidentally lose or damage the media that has been confiscated, as the fascism of this country is beginning to come to face. Lawyers are already on the case.
THIS IS AMERICA AND WE DO NOT FEAR OUR GOVERNMENT.
“From this history, a pattern emerges wherein the United States consistently utilizes the legal narrative of the time to segregate, take from, and discriminate against Indian tribes. [The Dakota Access Pipeline] is simply the latest example of Native peoples of the Great Plains being subjected to varying legal standards and shifting political winds to justify the subordination of Indian treaty rights to non-Indian pecuniary interests.
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The Max pattr object can be used to help you manage data, either by binding to an object and referencing its data or by storing the data itself. The pattrhub object allows you to remotely query and set the data stored in pattr objects throughout a patcher hierarchy. In this tutorial, we’ll look at two powerful extensions to the pattr family: autopattr, which simplifies the binding of large groups of objects to the pattr system, and pattrstorage, which provides an extensive system for storing and recalling ‘states’ of data stored in multiple pattr objects.
Take a look at the tutorial patcher. Start the patch by clicking the toggle box attached to the metro object in the upper-left corner of the patch. The patch creates an algorithmic drawing based on the parameters stored in the rslider object and number box objects attached to the patcher named drawing. The message box that sends a bang to the receive object named reset allows you to clear the lcd display and reset the counter objects in the drawing subpatch.
The object called autopattr in the lower-right corner has a number of message box objects connected to it that contain different example settings for the drawing controls. The autopattr object has much of the same functionality as pattrhub, allowing you to send and query values from objects bound to the pattr system within a patch.
Unlock the patch and select one of the drawing interface controls other than the toggle object (i.e. the rslider or number box objects at the top). Under the Object menu, select Name….
Note that our four ‘control’ objects in the patch have names (range, angle, offset, and desynch). If you create a group of user-interface objects and give them names, an autopattr object will automatically bring those objects into the pattr system, exactly as if they had pattr objects all bound to them individually. In this sense, autopattr also functions as a set of pattr objects, allowing you to include multiple objects for patcher storage with one object.
The default behavior of the autopattr object is to bind only named user interface objects in a patcher when the object is created. The autoname attribute to autopattr, when set to 1, will automatically name all user interface objects in the patcher and bind them to the pattr system. Like the Max preset object, the autopattr object will exclude any objects connected to its second inlet or, if objects are connected to its left inlet, allow you to only specify a few objects explicitly for naming and binding into the pattr system.
Because the autopattr object combines many of the features of the pattr and pattrhub objects, it allows you to rapidly include large numbers of Max objects with a single object, while allowing you to query and set their data through the same object.
Click on the message box labeled clientwindow attached to the pattrstorage object. The window that appears gives you a tabulated list of all the pattr associated objects in the patch, as well as some information about them. Change the settings in some of the control objects for the drawing machine and watch the window update to reflect the new settings.
The pattrstorage object provides a number of features for high-level parameter management. The client window shows the names of all the objects bound to pattr in the patch (including those controlled by pattr objects or autopattr objects). It shows their current values in the last column. The middle two columns show the recall priority and interpolation mode for the objects, which can be changed to fine-tune the order in which the objects are recalled to a saved state, and how objects respond to an in-between state (see below).
Click on the message box labeled storagewindow attached to the pattrstorage. A window with a list of the control objects should appear. Create a setting you like with the four objects that control the drawing machine. Once you have a setting you’re happy with, click the button object labeled "store a preset" attached to the int object above the pattrstorage. This will send the message store 1 to pattrstorage.
Sending a store message, followed by an integer value, tells pattrstorage to capture the current state of all bound objects and save them as a preset (or state) in a numbered slot inside the object. The slot will then receive a column in the storage window, showing us the number of the slot as a column header, with all the appropriate values tabulated below it. State 0 is a special slot that allows you to save a state temporarily without having it save in a file (see below).
Now that you’ve saved a preset, change one of the pattr-bound objects. Watch how the storage window responds. When you make a change to an object that deviates from the most recently saved or recalled preset slot, the value for the appropriate object becomes italicized in the storage window.
Create some more preset states by making changes to the control objects, then storing their settings in pattrstorage by incrementing the number box attached to the int object and clicking the button. Note that if you re-use a slot number (e.g. you save a state under slot 2, then save again) the old settings are overwritten. Also note that the most current state (stored or recalled) is shown with a colored highlight, while non-current states appear unhighlighted.
Click on the number box labeled ‘recall a preset’. Set it to one of the values you’ve stored. The user interface objects should recall to their saved values, and the slot column representing that state in the storage window should go to boldface.
Sending an integer to pattrstorage will recall the slot corresponding to that integer. Attempting to recall a slot that has never been saved is harmless, and pattrstorage will ignore you.
Click on the floating-point number box labeled ‘interpolate between presets’. Type in a value between two adjacent slots you’ve saved (e.g. if you’ve saved a state under 1 and a state under 2, type 1.5). The pattr-bound objects will go to an interpolated value between those two states. Drag with the mouse in the number box so that you effect a smooth transition from one state to another. The controlled objects will smoothly interpolate as well.
Floating-point values sent to pattrstorage will interpolate values between saved states. Non-adjacent states can be interpolated as well, using the message fade a b n, where a and b are the slot numbers and n is a value from 0.0 (100% a) to 1.0 (100% b). Note that interpolated values will italicize both of the participating slots in the storage window (the highlight color will fade from the a to the b slot, as well).
After you’ve saved a couple of states into preset slots, click on the message box labeled write attached to the pattrstorage object. A file save dialog will appear, asking you to save a file with the suffix .xml. Save the file somewhere and open it in any application that can read text files (Max, for example). Look over the file.
The pattrstorage object reads and writes collections of preset states as XML (extended markup language) files, a format which uses nested tags as identifiers for different types of data in a file.
The first relevant tag that encompasses all our data defines the information as belonging the a pattrstorage object. The <pattrstorage> tag also tells us the name of the pattrstorage argument, which is randomly generated unless we set it explicitly with an argument to the object.
Between the <pattrstorage> tags, we have <slot> tags defining the saved states. Note that slot 0 is not saved in the file. Within each <slot>, we have <pattr> tags that list the bound objects by name and list their preset value for that state.
Make a change to the numerical data in one of the slots and save the XML file. Be careful to preserve the quotation marks around the values. Read it back into the patch by clicking the read message box and selecting the file. The storage window will update to the new preset value, which you can then recall.
Because XML is a straightforward, human-readable format, it’s quite simple to edit preset files saved using pattrstorage. We could even use a piece of software (e.g. Max) to automatically generate preset files for our patches once they’ve been set up to use pattrstorage!
The autopattr object functions as a hybrid of the pattr and pattrhub objects, allowing you to automatically bind multiple user interface objects to the pattr system in one easy step. The object allows you to automatically name objects for inclusion (through the autoname attribute), as well as explicitly include or exclude objects through the first two outlets, respectively. The pattrstorage object allows you to view the current settings of pattr-bound objects, as well as save states of settings into numerical slots (through the store message) and recall them (by sending an integer to the object). Furthermore, you can interpolate between preset slots, as well as save and recall your saved states in an easy-to-read XML format.


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I finally had some time over the weekend to catch up and watch Trump’s speech in Warsaw. Worth watching if you haven’t seen it, though most of it is Trump providing a history lesson.
I don’t think it was an accident that Trump made this speech in Poland. It’s odd to me that the one example he (or his speechwriter) didn’t provide for Poland’s historical role in defending Western civilization from threats to the “East and South” was King Jan III Sobieski’s victory over the Turks at the Siege of Vienna. Best account of it you’ll ever read is this 2003 article by Ralph Peters.
This speech, more than any Trump has made so far, is extremely significant in that it provided a coherent “vision thing” on par with Churchill’s Iron Curtain Speech and Reagan’s Evil Empire one. I’m not saying that it’s as good as either of those speeches or that he orates as well as Churchill or Reagan, only that it provides the same sort of clarity and direction for facing the challenges of its time as those earlier speeches did.
I’ve referenced Clash of Civilizations before and readily recognized its influence on this speech. The people who usually look for racism and xenophobia in everything Trump says can surely find it here if that’s what they want to see. But what should be concerning us all is that Trump has apparently fully embraced the concept of the Clash of Civilizations, stated that it’s happening now, and clearly announced that the United States is leading it on behalf of Western Civilization.
If any of you have had any lingering doubts about whether or not Trump really wants to be president or has any direction or plan for his Administration beyond feuding with the media on Twitter, this should be the moment when you put those doubts to rest for good. This speech signals an entirely new direction in core American foreign policy as it’s been practiced since the end of the Cold War. It’s different from anything we’ve seen since Reagan decided to commit the US to seeing the Soviet Union and international Communism thrown on “the ash heap of history” (to which Poland also played a decisive role). No detente, no coexistence. Only one could survive.
Trump isn’t advocating that we wipe out other civilizations though. What he has said is that we have to recognize is that other civilizations do not necessarily share our values. If we want our values to survive, it’s going to be up to us to defend them instead of allowing other cultures to supplant them. He’s not wrong.
After 9/11, Bush and then Obama clearly rejected the idea that a Clash of Civilizations occurring. They both instead focused on “universal values”. Bush believed that the Middle East would embrace democracy and liberty if we established it in Iraq and Obama thought that all of our friction with Islamic nations was because of our own lack of understanding and malignant foreign policy. Trump’s Warsaw speech was very much a reversal and repudiation of Obama’s Cairo speech.
As we’ve since learned, the warlords of Afghanistan aren’t going to stop diddling little boys or embrace women’s equality anytime soon no matter how committed we are to these ideas. Additionally, removing dictators in their countries won’t result in democratic rule based on individual rights and the rule of law and instead, as in Iraq and Libya, result in internal warfare among factions divided by ancient tribal and religious grievances. And when we encourage Islamic countries to overthrow governments themselves and hold elections, they just might choose the Muslim Brotherhood.
How well are the ideas of universal values and multiculturalism working out for us? From my perspective, it isn’t so great everywhere we’ve had the opportunity to put it to work overseas. I would think that the greatest lesson of the 21st Century so far is that we can’t force foreigners to accept the rule of law, respect minority and women’s rights, or much else even with military force. They’re going to be who they want to be and we don’t have any real control over that. We can only decide who we want to be.
The West is struggling not only with the question of what its values are, but seemingly whether or not Western Civilization is even worth continuing. To me, the biggest indicators are the declines in both religious belief and the birth rate. Trump addressed this in his speech and made the declaration that if we collectively just choose to perpetuate it–to survive–we will. I agree with that attitude. If we can just figure out what we want to be, we can become it.
Notably, I thought Trump made the strongest affirmation he has to date that NATO should be preserved, so long as the Europeans meet their obligations to it. Whether they like it or not, they are allowing themselves to be pressured into standing up for themselves against threats from other civilizations. How far along will they go for this ride? That remains to be seen.
Regardless of what your concept of “Western values” is or what they should be, I strongly suggest that you bookmark this speech in your mind as a key moment in our shared history. It’s either going to represent the last gasp of the dying, Christian West and the completion of its slide toward the secular West that promotes “universal values” and multiculturalism or it’s going to be remembered as the start of classical Western Civilization’s revival.
Trump has moved beyond mere politics. Everything he wants to do with regard to border and immigration control, national defense, education, and foreign policy is ultimately serving his vision of Western Civilization. Everything else that happened with Trump and Putin, the G20 and Merkel’s eye-rolling, and Trump fetching a Marine’s cover are meaningless stories that will be forgotten. They’re distractions. This speech is consequential but I’m hardly surprised that it isn’t getting much more attention paid to it by the press.
The time is coming when all of us who live in Western nations will have to determine once and for all who it is we want to be. This is something we all have to do, for better or for worse. Either Trump’s vision or someone else’s will succeed over the next generation. We all have a stake in this.
Of course the ones who benefited the most from Western education were the ones most offended by the speech.
At some point the wheels come off.
I find it flattering when someone refers to one of my posts as an article. It’s like we’re getting some semblance of respectability around here.


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Home > Home Improvement > An Easy Guide For Finding Kitchen Tiles For Your Lifestyle!
As a homeowner, you probably know that there are a bunch of choices when it comes to kitchen tiles – Think of anything from basic ceramic and porcelain tiles to glass and quarry tiles. Tiles, much like the appliances of your kitchen, are meant to be an investment for the long run, and the choice is not dependent on just any one factor. In fact, before you get sold out on the look, you have to consider your lifestyle and things you do in the kitchen. There are known brands like Carreaux Metro tiles that provide a wide range of options for the kitchen, and we have some tips to make the selection easier.
Tiles for the flooring needs to be strong and durable, to withstand the traffic, and that’s true for every single room, including the kitchen. The kitchen is where people stand and walk the most, and we recommend that you consider durable porcelain tiles. Glass tiles are great to look at, but should be best reserved for the backsplashes. For the counters, you can consider ceramic tiles, but keep in mind that these tiles can chip with time, so porcelain, although expensive, might be a better choice.
In many homes, kitchens are not used on a regular basis as much as others, and that’s completely fine, because we are used to ready meals. However, do not use this as an excuse to buy cheap tiles. The idea is to choose tiles that are meant to last, for each part of the kitchen. For example, if you use your kitchen for food prep needs, the counter should be in any color but white. You can even choose wooden-finish tiles that are designed to mimic natural wood and are hugely in demand.
Tiles can be expensive, probably not as much as natural stone, but some of the hardened and sophisticated tiles can look ravishing to say the least. Get an estimate of the costs in advance, before you give a nod to any design or style. It is also a good idea to consider a better option, especially if the price doesn’t have a huge pocket pinch.
With these basics in mind, choosing kitchen tiles should be an easier task than expected. Check online now to get a few good ideas for your home.


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You must make reservations at least 5 minutes in advance of the time at Lightfoot Restaurant.
Open Daily at 11:30am for Lunch, Happy Hour M-F 3:30-6:30pm, 5:30pm Dinner.
11:00am Sunday Brunch, Outdoor Patio Weather Permitting,Daily Lunch and Dinner Specials.
Special Menus Valentines Eve, Easter Day, Mother's Day, and New Year's Eve.
Street parking available and Public parking garage. Garage is free in the evening and weekends. We can also validate for a free hour during the week.
Live Music Friday and Saturday nights if a private party is not booked in the Piano Bar. Please call for a schedule.
Three private event rooms that can accommodate groups of 2 to 180. The Restaurant is available for a complete facility buy out for up to 350 guests.
Lightfoot Restaurant was named in honor of Loudon County hero and American Statesman Francis Lightfoot Lee, who was one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence. Lightfoot offers local color steeped in history, imaginative cuisine that tastes as exquisite as it looks, and an ambiance that is captivating and uniquely elegant.
Great food and atmosphere. One of our favorite places in Leesburg.
Dinner and drinks were good, but the desserts were not. The key lime pie tasted freezer burnt and the whipped cream was closer to butter (over-whipped and not sweet). We used to love lightfoot, so we were a bit disappointed after having not come in for a while.
Had a fabulous brunch with girlfriends...and our server Dominique was outstanding! Highly recommend requesting his service.
This was our wedding anniversary. We were placed at a 2 person table next to a support post in the main flow of traffic. We were also very close to a large round table with a group of loud patrons. It was difficult to carry on a conversation and we had serving staff constantly bumping my wife’s chair due to the tight squeeze. The food was good but delivery of the food was very slow. We were served after others that were seated after us. In my opinion Lightfoot has changed from a fine dining experience when it first opened to a more casual dining experience due to the lax dress code (patrons in shorts and t-shirts) but at a high price point.
I truly enjoyed this dinner with friends at Lightfoot. A friend accompanying me chose the restaurant and my meal was spectacular. One of the best shrimp and grits entrees I have ever had, and ham biscuit and crab dip appetizers.
It's been a few years since we dined at Lightfoot. The food is very good and the choices are many. Its a very good value, also. Parking can be hit and miss depending on when you go there as you have to choose between street parking or a few spaces behind the restaurant. It was an excellent experience.
Great choice for intimate dining with friends. A bit pricey, but you get what you pay for. Service was very good, as were the apps, main course, and desserts. Highly recommended.
An enjoyable and relaxed dining experience, wait staffs timing was perfect, never rushing us through our meal.
Salmon salad was perfectly cooked on a bed of fresh greens.
Very nice selection of wines.
Wonderful service - attentive without being intrusive. Our first soup course did take quite some time to arrive however the waiter was very attentive and apologetic. Main course was absolutely fantastic. Splurged on desert which was stunning (hand spun cotton candy !!) and delicious. Will definitively return when in Leesburg..
Love the food!! Our last visit was a busy night, so service was slow. But our waiter & the manager were both very attentive and aware of the delay... it didn't ruin our night!
A very welcoming experience, the staff and waiter could not have been more pleasant. The food was phenomenal we had the Duck quesadilla to start and for the main entree one of the best crab cakes in the DMV. We will definitely be returning and recommending this restaurant to our friends.
Very romantic setting and the food was delicious without being extremely expensive. Nice jazz music playing during dinner but not too loud. It was very easy to talk while enjoying the music.
Fantastic atmosphere and absolutely delicious food. Service was a tad slow, but by no means unbearable.
Great place for any event or special occasion.
The food and service was wonderful. The restaurant is such a gem.
Two friends and I went to Lightfoot for lunch. The building and ambiance are lovely. Our server was great, checking in at just the right times. Two of us had fish and chips and the third, a vegetarian sandwich.
Both of us did not care for the fish and chips . Being from Newe England, we are experienced fish and chips eaters. I felt that the breading was way too thick and greasy. The cod was not as fresh as I expected, a bit fishy. French fries were limp and oily. The vegetarian sandwich was enjoyed by our third person.
I would revisit but would order something else.
The food at Lightfoot is ample, varied and delicious. The atmosphere is elegant and sound level very quiet - a great place to have a conversation. Staff are friendly and attentive.
Great dining in Leesburg. The food is the highest quality and in the category of gourmet. Great service and an overall very nice experience.
Love Chef Ingrid! Another delicious meal.
The food and service were outstanding! The steak was cooked perfectly and they were very cognizant of food allergies. We were not impressed with the wine selections and the house red was not good at all. It was very warm but the temperature outside was unexpectedly warm for a March day. The noise level in the restaurant was loud so it was difficult to carrying on a conversation across the table. But it was the vibe was upbeat!
From the very moment of arrival we were greeted warmly and shown to the perfect booth for our luncheon. Our server was professional, friendly, and most attentive to our ease and questions concerning the menu. It has been years since I've dined at Lightfood Restaurant, it has retained its place in being an establishment worthy of its reputation. I would highly recommend the restaurant to friends and business associates.
Food was excellent as always, my friend had never been (he’s from Nevada) and commented at the end of the evening 5 stars as well. We both had the berry salad and I had the fried green tomatoes. The green tomatoes were perfectly prepared, not too crisp, not too soft and the shrimp and sauce was delicious!
It was a Sunday evening and the restaurant was not that crowded around 7:30 so we sat at the bar. Our bartender was courteous, and our service was prompt for drinks and ordering food. The food was brought out very quickly - kudos to the chef and staff.
Great food and service. Plenty of gluten-free options too!
Good food at a reasonable price, marred only by them not respecting the reservation time. We were seated close to 20 minutes after our reservation on an admittedly crowded Saturday night. But we had reservations . . .
I have been to Lighfoot many times and loved the food. Our food was great again this time. I had called to let them know that we were celebrating the 50th birthday of 2 people. Which the gentlemen agreed to annotate. It was never mentioned by the hostess, the manager helping or the server. And when we checked in another guest was complaining that her request for seating was ignored as well. We got a booth in the back corner. Not exactly what we were hoping for with a celebration dinner. The server was just not on par with expectations. He cleared certain plates early, didnt bring additional plates for an appetizer and didnt share specials unless asked.
Lobster and Shrimp Pasta was awesome! Crab Chowder was also very good!
Would definitely recommend this unique restaurant. Service is always exceptional. Would like to see more food choices. Food presentation is always lovely.
The service and food were wonderful!
I dined there on March 2, 2019 with my office staff. We had a reservation and were seated right away. The restaurant was busy and we were patient with waiting for our order to be taken. The Maitre'de was a little dismissive when I asked if they had any gluten free bread options. We waited an hour for our food and we had only ordered entrees. We all had the steak and crabcake special, which was excellent! The desserts were good overall but the creme brulee was cold in the center. I would go back on a less busy night.
Food and service were exceptional. We had a party of 6 to celebrate my Dad's birthday and everyone had a wonderful experience at the Lightfoot.
Always a wonderful dining experience at Lightfoot!!
Excellent food, cheerful, attentive service (if a bit quirky) and a nice room, Lightfoot is a great place to eat if you find yourself in Leesburg. We were lucky enough to go on the restaurant’s 25th anniversary, and I got a free bonus crab cake that was absolutely divine — no filler at all, just deliciously seasoned crab cooked to perfection. My crab bisque and lamb chops were great, too. The chefs attention to detail, including delicious side dishes, was impressive. We’ll definitely be back!
The food is good but they pack people in and the noise level is very loud. The dining room and bar are basically the same room with more dining behind the bar. If you have hearing problems and use hearing aids you will not be happy.
It was my husband’s birthday. Dominic made our dinner special and the evening was just lovely. Thank you again, Lightfoot!
The food is always great and the building is fantastic itself.

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Welcome to the Beginner’s Guide to Python! This is video #1 in the mini-series which you can find on Youtube (or below). My goal for this free mini-course/mini-series is to give the absolute beginner a grasp on the Python programming language.
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