J.ust as politicians bail each other out in scam-time, it appears journalists do the same Do whatever, but how can you pretend to your audience - many of whom anyway have been listening to the tapes from the Open and Outlook and YouTube websites - that they never happened? I mean, how daft is that?Īnd even if those tapes, reportedly recorded by the IT department, were not authentic, the very fact that the entire broadcast media (bitter rivals for TRPs and ad revenues on normal days) ganged up to black it out shows that they have something to hide. The question that the Barkha Dutts and the Rajdeep Sardesais of the world have to answer is: How can you purport to be a news channel and ignore completely the biggest news break of the day for two days running (Nov 18 and 19)? Sure, say that those tapes are rubbish. Indeed, the main source of information on this scandal has been online media, such as, various bloggers, and social networking sites such as Facebook and Twitter, and of course, the websites of Outlook and Open magazines. In fact, if all those conversations were merely in the course of 'journalistic duty', why this strange black-out?īut what is really scary is that, despite living in a 'democracy' that boasts of a 'free press', if you were dependant only on TV and the big newspapers for the biggest news developments of the day, you would never have known about the Niira Radia tapes, and the murky role of mediapersons as political power brokers. What they were doing, is acting as liaison officers for political parties and business houses. But it is quite clear from the tapes that they were by no means practising journalism in their conversations with Radia. It is quite possible that Barkha Dutt and Vir Sanghvi never lobbied for Raja or for anyone else. ![]() launched a cover up of the news from the public in order to protect their own." However our very own prime time television news channels NDTV, CNN-IBN, TimesNow, Headlines Today etc. Some print media outlets, such as Mail Today, and foreign media giants carried these revelations. These tapes show the corruption nexus between top journalists such as Barkha Dutt, Rajdeep Sardesai, Prabhu Chawla and Vir Sanghvi and political parties and corporate lobbyists. The website, has this to say about this phenomenon, "The self anointed flag bearers of the third pillar were caught red handed as the Nira Radia tapes were leaked online by Open and Outlook Magazine. ![]() The complete blackout of the Niira Radia tapes by the entire broadcast media and most of the major English newspapers paints a truer picture of corruption in the country than the talk shows in the various news channels and the breast-beating in all the newspapers about the 2G, CWG, Adarsh, and other scams. When Radia killed the media star - Saturday, Novem14:51 IST Will Barkha Dutt bounce back from this crisis ?īarkha Dutt Nira Radia All Tapes.3gp Many of her fans are shocked to see her stoop so low. ![]() Hindustan Times Advisory editorial director Vir Sanghvi has also emerged as political lobbyist taking sides with petty political parties.īarkha Dutt is one of India’s most popular journalists and a winner of the Padma Bhushan Awards. Journalist Barkha Dutt is in some hot water thanks to a taped conversation between her and corporate lobbyist Nira Radia that was obtained by Open Magazine.īarkha Dutt has emerged as a lobbyist for the Congress government.
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Also I feel like being forced into paying "closing cost" on a house you already live in should be a criminal offense. I can't imagine willingly going through the process again for a home I already have. Rocket Mortgage.LMB Mortgage Services, Inc. Mortgages and the current home buying process are already stressful enough and very much "not fun" and yet some of these companies go out of their way to make it even more painful.nah fam. mortgage loan is to get preapproval for a mortgage before you start making offers. They had us cross referencing the phone book with USApeoplesearch and other sites to find you and harass you into refinancing.Īnyone looking into this card, do not. Find any way to source people to call through partnerships. This is all they would do when I worked there. Check out our Associate Document Review Specialist role at Rocket Youll process loan documents and evaluate documents relevant to the client loan application. The above comment all but confirms it as well. I can promise you with 100% certainty that this credit card is just a lead source generator for the Rocket loan originators to harass you 40,000 times a day with phone calls, texts, emails, you name it. Maybe The Credit Mentor's or MOD's can move this to "Credit Card Applications" to work at Rocket unfortunately. I haven't accepted the card Looks like you jumped the gun Congratulations on your Approval!! □□□□ The report also shows that the denial rate of Federal Housing Administration (FHA) loan applications differed from. They pulled my Experian and said my score was 743, same as MyFico has it. The most recent report provided by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau reveals that the overall denial rate for home purchase applications for all applicants was 8.3 in 2021, lower than that in 2020 (9.3) and in 2019 (8.9). ![]() I did a pre approval, and I was preapproved for $5,000 at a 27% interest rate, $200 bonus when spending $3,000 in 90 days. (Mortgage origination covers the initial application through closing day.) Rocket Mortgage receives another high score of 686 out of 1,000 in J.D. ![]()
Multiply through by #r^2/(RY)# from the left to complete the first partial separation of variables: Since #R = R(r)# and #Y = Y(theta,phi)#, the partial derivatives become regular derivatives and functions of #r# are floated out as constants (similar with functions of angles): We assume separability of the wave function such that #psi_(nlm_l)(r,theta,phi) = R_(nl)(r)Y_(l)^(m_l)(theta,phi)#, where #R# is the radial component and #Y# is a spherical harmonic. Subtract over #Epsi#, multiply through by #-(2mu)/(ℏ^2)#, and distribute #psi#. We first have to get the SE into standard 2nd order partial differential equation form. Under the Born-Oppenheimer approximation, we assume the nucleus is fixed so that #r# becomes the radial distance of the electron from the nucleus. positive for a proton, negative for an electron.
![]() I'm also finding that having two bowls (or in my case, a very clean double sink) of cold water is cooling them off MUCH faster than letting them sit in one bowl/sink. ![]() I like them very young for fresh eating, but the young ones don't handle freezing as well, in my opinion. In addition, I've found that the more mature beans freeze a lot better, too. I'm finding the same as zeedman in that the rounder-podded varieties seem to be freezing best. Here is a link that might be useful: Presto Kitchen Kettle Multi Cooker It doesn't control low enough to incubate the yogurt though. It has a temperature controller that helps to just scald the milk. I also use it for heating milk to make yogurt. Mine is teflon lined and has a tight fitting lid- it can also be used as a soup stock pot. ![]() There's a stainless version, too, for more $$. I got mine for $20 at Walmart- what a deal- but now they are more like $30 at Walmart or. It is intended for deep frying but works well for blanching. I use a variety of beans cut into pieces, including Kentucky Wonder Wax- they look festive, like a bean salad.Ī tip: a Presto Kitchen Kettle is great for blanching as it comes with a handled wire basket that makes it easy to drain the beans and dump them into ice water. Folks love 'em, the sweet ones more so than the dilled. I have been making green bean pickles instead. But I will try again with emerite vert which I have grown for the first time this year, and will watch the blanching time and dry the beans before freezing. I am glad to find this discussion about freezing green beans because I was just about to give up as mine always turn out mushy. It is the only appliance I have on my counter, other than the coffee pot, since it gets the most use, like every day! I think it is cheaper to use than the microwave and keeps all the vitamins and flavor inside the vegetables. Easy 12-15 minutes from frozen state to crisp fresh, 10-12 minutes from fresh harvest to the dinner table. They are under $30 at Target, K-Mart, Wal-Mart, etc. To cook green beans, I use a Black&Decker or Oster electric food steamer. I also use vacuum sealer bags to make up "veggies for two" that keep until next year's harvest begins. Then they go into large freezer zip bags for up to 6 months so I can take out just the amount I need since they are not a clump - each is separate. Lay them out on wax paper on a cookie sheet and put into the freezer for an hour or so until well frozen (sometimes I don't get to them for a few days and they are fine). Drain then let air dry for a while on cookie cooling racks. I snap off only the ends, rinse quickly under running warm water, put them into the colander and submerge in boiling water to blanch for 3 minutes (begin counting when you put them in), drain quickly, then submerge them in a bowl of ice water for 1-3 minutes to stop the cooking action. If you don't have one you'll need a strainer to do the multiple drainings. To prepare for freezing, it is best to find a colander or metal basket that fits into your largest soup pot for the easiest and quickest way to get the beans in and out of the water. Very prolific and tasty, but there are other snaps just as good.Īfter picking early in the morning, I do not wash them until they are ready to be processed, keeping them in the fridge with a paper towel loosely around them in a slightly opened plastic bag. My mother's "boiled to death" green beans never tasted quite right - all the flavor and vitamins had long dissipated into open steam while the water with the flavor and vitamins was dumped down the sink! And, the skin sloughed off no matter what variety was grown. Haven't tried as many new snaps lately, I have been preoccupied with my search for good shellies. You might be able to get the same results dunking them in boiling water for only a few minutes, under close scrutiny. I heat them slowly in the microwave (just covered by water) until they are al dente, then drain them immediately. I've learned that how you reheat them is just as important as how you freeze them. "Pole 191" & "Kentucky Wonder" are also good, but try as I might, the skin always sloughs off a little when heating them. "Rattlesnake" did well in freezing trials, and has an excellent flavor. "Emerite" is even better in terms of quality - probably the best - but is less disease-resistant in wet summers. "Fortex" has done well for me, and is now my favorite variety for freezing. A lot of beans are wonderful fresh, but freeze poorly.įor freezing, the round-podded varieties seem to be the best. "Goldmarie" was the worst, but "Garafal Oro" fared better. ![]() FlipTx, I know what you mean about the skins sloughing off I had a lot of varieties do that, especially some of the Romano types. ![]() ![]() Cons: pricey, simpler than other models.Pros: 24-hour programming, brewer pause, double-walled thermal carafe, energy conscious.Most of these are nice-to-haves versus necessities, but it's a good idea to think about what’s important to you (and what’s within your budget-in general, more features = more money) while you're shopping. Features: Coffee makers with grinders have all sorts of cool features, from LCD or touch screens and customizable coffee settings to milk attachments, programmable functions and auto shut-off or warming abilities.If you’re just brewing a cup or two, look for an option that has a lower brew capacity, so you won't be wasting any. If you’re brewing a pot for a whole household, you’ll want one that has the capacity for at least a few cups, so you’re not constantly running it. Capacity: Depending on how much coffee you drink in a given day or week, the size of your coffee maker can make a difference.Espresso makers with grinders usually provide finer grounds and are largely used for pulling one or two shots at at time. Drip coffee makers with grinders tend to grind beans more coarsely, so you can brew entire pots of caffeine. Espresso or drip coffee: Whether you prefer espresso or drip coffee is a personal preference, but for the most part, they require different grinds.Burr grinders are generally thought to provide more flavorful grinds. ![]() Burr grinders, on the other hand, use two burrs, or small raised conical or flat pieces of metal, to slowly crush beans, resulting in more evenly ground coffee. blade grinders: There are two main types of coffee grinders: burr grinders and blade grinders.True to its name, the latter has rotating blades that chop up coffee beans, almost like a blender. See below for a little more info on what exactly a coffee maker with grinder is and what separates them from the pack. But today’s built-in grinder machines are so simplistic that even our pre-coffee brains can handle making a cup from scratch. Naysayers will tell you that it's just easier to use pre-ground coffee, and we hear them. What's more, many of these devices allow you to cater the coarseness of the grind to your preferences, depending on how you like it (e.g., espresso uses finer grinds, while drip coffee uses a medium coarseness). These appliances eliminate that issue, however, as the beans are being ground in real time, making your java fresher and better tasting than any you're likely to find for a standard drip coffee maker. Worse yet, the most flavorful beans are the most susceptible to oxidation. Coffee oxidizes right after it’s ground, meaning it will start to lose its aroma and flavor the longer the longer it sits in the can. 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You might be surprised how attracted you are to the magnets we use in the Santa Cruz Shredder. On its own, an aluminium shredder may be unsanitary and might not stand up to the rigours of use, but with this reinforcement, the aerospace-inspired Santa Cruz Shredder is ready to be used again and again and again. There’s a good reason for this durability too – the protective coating for the Santa Cruz Shredder involves immersing it in acid and strengthening and reinforcing the aluminium surface using electrical currents. With the protective aluminium coating on the Santa Cruz, you’ll be left asking “where is the wear?” Your new herb grinder will be resistant to wear, corrosion, and all the threading problems you may have experienced with previous shredders. Adjust the torque, rotate the grinder and produce the smoothest results ever with the Santa Cruz. ![]() The grinder pictures is the Small 4-Piece Black Glossy Finish and measures 2-1/8 in diameter. 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Santa Cruz Shredder Herb Grinder 3 Piece Medium 2 1/8' Superior Grip and Aluminium (Black) Visit the Santa Cruz Shredder Store. ![]() It has 22 days skin contact and was barrel aged 17 months in new French oak. The 2008 is a blend of 86% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Petit Verdot, 4% Merlot, 1% Cabernet Franc, and 1% Malbec. They are used once and then sold to other wineries. (PS: The barrels used to age wines at Opus One are not re-used for Opus One. It has 25 days skin contact and was barrel aged 17 months in new French oak barrels. The 2004 is a blend of 86% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Merlot, 4% Petit Verdot, 2% Cabernet Franc, and 1% Malbec. We were led into a little boutique with a table and three chairs, and six glasses poured for the three of us. It reminded me of a theater, only instead of seats, barrels lined the ground. Then we were taken to another room where the barrels are laid out several single rows. We went on to tour the production facility, and saw some of the machines used to de-stem the fruit and kick out any less than perfect fruit. ![]() The testing done on the cork samples is so successful in detecting TCA, that less than 1% of all Opus One wine produced ends up “corked”! I was intoxicated by the experience without yet having a sip! Adrian led Andy and I into the lab where corks are tested for TCA (the compound responsible for a “corked” wine). The fruit was nearly ready to be picked and a deep purple. Standing in front of the magnificent structure and looking out across the vineyards. In 2005, an agreement between Baroness Phillippe de Rothschild and Constellation Brands allows Opus One to uphold operating independence in the areas of: vineyard management, sales and marketing, and administration.Īnd in 2012, there we were. purchases Robert Mondavi Corporation and with it, 50% ownership of Opus One. That same year, Constellation Brands, Inc. Michael Silacci is named the winemaker, the first winemaker that would oversee both viticulture and winemaking. That’s when the winery’s board of directors placed CEO David Pearson in charge and wholly responsible for Opus One. I didn’t even come to California until 2004. Construction of the winery is finished by 1991. In 1989, a year after Baron de Phillippe’s death, ground breaking for Opus One Winery takes place (July). Phillippe chose the “Opus” (a musical term) because he wanted the name to have a Latin origin and be easily recognized in different romantic languages.Īs soon as 1985, Opus One became known as America’s first ultra-premium wine, establishing a category of wine priced at $50 and above per bottle. They started making the wine in 1979 and in 1984, released the 19 vintages simultaneously. It was a joint venture of Baron Phillippe de Rothschild (of Château Mouton Rothschild) and Robert Mondavi. He began to tell us the story of how the wine was born. We checked in, and then Adrian took us outside to the vineyards out front. We met our host Adrian at the front desk inside the Opus One facility. I wanted the first birthday that Andy spent with me to be extra special, and I think it was! I had to begin promoting the Robert Cray concert, the Best Western Inn at the Vines, Opus One, Far Niente, and Tarla Mediterranean Grill. I was so excited about the tasting, but I kept it to myself for as long as I could! Eventually, none of the Napa Valley trip I had lined up as a birthday present would stay a secret. A full two months from the day we were set to visit. So, even before I booked a place for us to sleep for the night, I set our tasting appointment at Opus One. I wanted to learn more about the classic wine and the history behind it. I had never tried Opus One, and I too was curious. Of course, seeing Andy’s reaction… that curiosity and wonder…I wanted to make sure the visit happened sooner than later. ![]() Andy’s eyes widened and he promised Doug we would go there. Andy brought up Opus One and asked Doug if he thought that Opus One was worth the hype. We talked to one of the tasting room managers, Doug, at length about the area wineries and which ones were the best. Last time we visited Napa, we went to Nichelini Winery for their Rosé of Cabernet release. ![]() Helena, etc, but I wanted to choose an extra special tasting. There are literally hundreds of wineries from which to choose when you visit Napa, Oakville, Rutherford, St. I knew just the show and possibly getting a place to stay would be more than enough, but I wanted to plan some wine tastings the day of the show. Once I found out about the concert, I obtained the seats, and then immediately started planning the rest. It was tickets to a Robert Cray show at the Uptown Theatre. Our latest trip in Napa centered around a birthday present for my boyfriend Andy. ![]() And it keeps us from putting up annoying things like banner ads. This supports our mission to bring complicated health and fitness info in an entertaining package. *Note: We do have affiliate links throughout this article, which means we receive a commission if you purchase from any of our links. This means it improves the health of all of our cells, and explains why antioxidants have such wide-ranging health benefits. Antioxidants, as the term implies, help stop oxidation. It’s a fairly complex mechanism, but a process called oxidation can cause damage to cells using molecules called free radicals. N-acetyl cysteine helps the body develop antioxidants and provides a wide variety of other health benefits, even ranging into psychiatric and mental health benefits. NAC (N-acetyl cysteine) is the supplement form of cysteine. 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A Fish, Fins and AllĪ drawing of the ocean isn’t complete without fish, and fish species are as plentiful as each individual drop of water that makes up the ocean! The outline of these majestic creatures of the deep blue sea offers plenty of curved lines, meaning you’ll get a lot of practice drawing the curves on the world’s largest mammal.įor a step-by-step guide on drawing whales, refer to the Sketchbook Club: How to Paint a Whale tutorial at. Whales are as majestic as they are mighty they are a fantastic subject for anyone looking to draw a larger-than-life, ocean-themed sketch. Take a look at Sunset ii Watercolour Painting at for an example of a gorgeous ocean sunset drawing. Sunsets are great to draw because of the mysterious way they herald the end of a day, with the sun seeming to peek out from beneath the ocean depths. You could also try drawing the sunset to practice using vibrant colors in setting a melancholy mood. ![]() Long before airplanes were invented, ships connected the world during the age of discovery, traversing the full span of the world’s oceans and braving treacherous storms along the way.Īs such, you can’t go wrong with ships, especially if you are looking for a great way to relive the wondrous age of travel and adventure.Ĭheck out this step-by-step guide on How to Draw a Sailing Ship at to get started. If the above descriptions didn’t make it clear already, you could make fascinating scenes with lighthouses, whether your drawing is set during the day or at night.Ĭheck out Lighthouse in Inktense Paint over at for more inspiration. And during the day, they stand tall, overlooking the ocean like a gentle guardian. Ships traveling across the ocean depend on lighthouses to guide them through dark waters it’s how they navigate rocky sea routes and avoid crashing against jagged rocks.Īt night, the light shone by the lighthouse illuminates the dark with its ghostly glow. Try your hands at drawing them if you are looking for an ocean-themed drawing idea that conveys a sense of weightless wonder and infinite freedom.įor a head start, feast your eyes on this seagull drawing by. Where there is an ocean harbor, there are bound to be seagulls! While these loveable, scrappy seabirds are known to swipe food off passing tourists, they also make gorgeous drawing subjects when they take to the skies. However, when paired with a cliff face overlooking the water, you get a scene full of adventure and mystery that almost beckons to the viewer.įor a landscape drawing of the ocean that pulls you in, try your hands at drawing ocean waves.Ĭheck out How To Paint Ocean Waves and Cliffs at for ideas and a step-by-step guide. Nothing says â┚¬Å”oceanâ┚¬ like waves crashing towards the shoreline they are a mesmerizing sight to behold during a trip to the beach and make for an interesting drawing in their own right. If you want to incorporate the ocean into your drawings and are looking for ideas, you are in luck! We’ve curated some of the most inspiring drawings of the ocean for you to kickstart your next drawing project. And every one of them is a subject waiting to be drawn. In addition, there are thousands upon thousands of creatures with all sorts of wonderfully weird shapes, sizes, and colors within the depths of the ocean. Watching the ocean waves crash against the shoreline after repeating their back-and-forth motion can be oddly calming, and nothing beats the vibrant colors found at sunset. The big blue sea has a way of putting things into perspective as it sprawls endlessly before you. I also have a guide to the Best Paper for Colored Pencils.Īs you can see from my colored pencil art on this page, colored pencils can be used to create artwork in a variety of styles, such as photorealism, abstraction, whimsical, and composite (combination of styles).Drawing the ocean can be a rewarding pastime. To learn more about colored pencils, such as the different types and my favorite brands, check out my Guide to Colored Pencils. Colored pencil art can easily rival paintings in luminosity and depth of color! You can basically draw anything with colored pencils that you would be able to depict with paint. more than enough to draw just about anything! But this is where it gets even better - the colors can be easily blended together in endless combinations to create even more shades, tints and hues. Prismacolors come in a range of 132 colors. ![]() My favorite brand of colored pencils, which I used to create the drawings you see on this page, are Prismacolor Colored Pencils (this links to Blick Art Materials, and if you make a purchase I get a small commission that helps support this site). ![]() They can be sharpened to a fine point to allow for exquisite detail. Artist-quality colored pencils are light-resistant or lightfast. ![]() The song spent four weeks in the number one spot on the Billboard Hot 100 and within a few months of its release the 7 inch single of the song sold over 2 million units. signed on with Casablanca in 1979 and they released their first single, “ Rock it” from their album “ Mouth to Mouth” which did well enough, but it was their single “ Funky Town” from that album that went on to etch the band into the permanency in DJ’s playlists forever. Their artist, The Village People, focused on Disco’s gay audience but ended up having tremendous appeal across all sectors of the dance fans with “In the Navy,” “ Go West,” “ Macho Man,” and the ubiquitous “ Y.M.C.A.” She was crowned the “Queen of Disco.” And brought both Grammys and Oscars home to the Casablanca. Donna Summer was signed in 1975 and her first release with the label “ Love to Love you Baby” went gold and she became the company’s most prolific artist on the singles charts, with eight top 5 charting singles in a 19 month period along with 10 singles going gold. Casablanca made a point of keeping George Clinton happy funding his side project Parlet along with a string of extravagant tours.Īt this point Casablanca realized it had made it as they watched additional signed artists blow up the house. At that point, it was on for Parliament, with every following album going either gold or platinum through 1980. Their follow up album, “ Chocolate City” was did reasonably well, but their third album released in 1975, “ Mothership Connection” went gold and then platinum. In 1974, the band released “ Up for the Down Stroke” the title song gave the band their first top 10 R&B chart single. The label had also signed Parliament at its inception in 1973. Their next three albums released in 1976-77 all went platinum. It paid off, the album was both Casablanca’s and KISS’ first gold album. At the verge of having to put Casablanca into bankruptcy, Bogart took a final chance on the band, who had begun to create a following, and released their live double album in 1975. KISS, had a slow start with their first three albums having limited sales and no effect on the charts at all. Their signed artists began making hit after hit. ![]() The company management joked about it, stating “it shipped gold and came back to the label platinum.” Things were starting to look dire for the fledging company. While the record went gold, it was ultimately a commercial failure with many of the albums being returned by vendors. The label’s first big project after the going independent was to release a double album of audio highlights from the hugely popular Johnny Carson show. In return for Bogart’s pledge to pay back Warner as quickly as possible, Ostin cut the Casablanca loose and it became a totally independent label. CEO, Mo Ostin, Ostin decided to let the label go its own way. When Casablanca’s management team discussed the matter with Warner Bros. Relations between Casablanca and Warner rapidly became strained as Bogart realized that Warner’s distribution unit was focusing primarily on inhouse bands and limiting Casablanca’s distribution reach. owned the rights to the movie, he wasn’t worried about getting sued for copyright infringement.Īt first, the prospects of the new enterprise looked good the first band that signed to the new label was a rock act called KISS and shortly thereafter the company had some minor success with one of their first single releases, Bill Amebury’s “ Virginia (Touch Me Like You Do)” and shortly thereafter they had their first Billboard Top 40 hits with “ Butter boy” by Fanny and then the Hudson’s Brothers’ “ So You Are a Star.” He named the label Casablanca as an homage to one of his favorite films and whose protagonist was named, Humphrey Bogart. He brought with him his cousin, Larry Harris, along with a few other friends and colleagues from Buddah, Cecil Holmes (who would also go on to found the Casablanca subsidiary, Chocolate City Records) and Buck Reingold Initially Bogart wanted to name the company Emerald City, but the name was already taken by another label, that later ended up as an Atlantic subsidiary. Records to obtain and arrange funding for his new venture. Initially he used his relationships at Warner Bros. He tired of conforming to Viewlex’s requirements and left the company to start his own record label. Until September 1973, Bogart had overseen the Buddah record label that was owned by Viewlex Corporation. The company had a rough start, but it quickly found the sound of the 70’s and became the label of both disco and excess, churning out hit after hit. It all started with a man named Neil Bogart and his partners, Cecil Holmes, Larry Harris (Bogart’s cousin) and Buck Reingold. |
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