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__label__wiki	0.937735	0.937735	Steamtown a ride to the heyday of locomotives: Getting There https://www.middletownpress.com/nhl/article/Rangers-goalie-Henrik-Lundqvist-out-after-taking-11794056.php Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist out after taking puck to throat Ira Podell The Associated Press Published 4:02 pm EST, Wednesday, February 4, 2015 New York Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist (30) is out after taking a puck to the throat last week. Photo: Mary Altaffer — The Associated Press NEW YORK >> New York Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist will sit out against the Boston Bruins on Wednesday night because of an undefined neck injury, four days after being struck in the throat with a puck. Lundqvist remained in Saturday’s game against Carolina, following the shot by Brad Malone, and then played again Monday night in a win over Florida. He skipped practice Tuesday to take a maintenance day, and coach Alain Vigneault said the star goalie would be in the lineup on Wednesday night. That changed during the team’s optional skate Wednesday morning when Vigneault said Lundqvist would miss the game for an undisclosed reason relating to being struck in the throat. He said it wasn’t a concussion and added the club was “investigating” the issue. The Rangers said later that Lundqvist is day to day with a neck injury. Despite not practicing Tuesday, Lundqvist made a public appearance that night with former Rangers goalies Mike Richter and Eddie Giacomin. It is unclear if something happened to Lundqvist after that. Vigneault became aware of the injury on Tuesday night. Lundqvist was initially injured on a freak play in which the stick of Rangers defenseman Ryan McDonagh lifted up Lundqvist’s mask, blocking the goalie’s vision and exposing his throat. Malone’s shot then came in and struck him, knocking Lundqvist backward and down to the ice. He kicked his legs and was in obvious pain when the training staff reached him. Lundqvist later described himself as lucky not to have been injured worse. Lundqvist, 25-11-3 with a 2.25 goals-against average in 39 games this season, was treated on the ice for several minutes. He said he had trouble breathing and felt light-headed and had headaches because of the lack of oxygen. He said he had stiffness on Sunday, but was well enough to play Monday. Lundqvist won’t serve as the backup to Cam Talbot on Wednesday night. The Rangers recalled 20-year-old Mackenzie Skapski from Hartford of the AHL to be on the bench. In 11 games this season, Talbot is 4-4-1 with a 2.15 GAA. He hasn’t started since a 3-0 loss to Boston on Jan. 15. On Monday, Vigneault said the Rangers had mapped out a plan for when Talbot would start down the stretch. Now that the schedule has been altered, Vigneault said Wednesday that he and the team are comfortable with Talbot in the lineup. “After starting his season with I would say an average start, he came through with three shutouts in a row, and has given us a chance in every game he has been in goal since,” Vigneault said. “We’re very confident when Cam’s in goal. He’s a hard-working young man, and I’m sure he’s going to be fine tonight.” It isn’t yet known exactly how long Lundqvist will be sidelined. After Wednesday, the Rangers play at Nashville on Saturday before hosting Dallas on Sunday. Talbot was likely to start one of those games even before Lundqvist’s injury. Skapski, a sixth-round pick in the 2013 draft, is 12-7-3 with a 2.38 GAA in 24 games with Hartford.	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0053.json.gz/line2379
__label__wiki	0.673955	0.673955	Phoenix father fatally beats man who tried to enter daughter's bathroom stall PHOENIX (3TV/CBS 5) - A Phoenix father is in jail after police say he killed a man who had just tried to get into a bathroom stall his daughter was using. Melvin Harris, 40, is now facing a second-degree homicide charge for that man's death. His fiancee, Diana Jackson, says he was just protecting their daughter. "I'm not mad at him. I don't feel like he did anything wrong. I love him. He did what he was supposed to do for our kid. You cannot tell someone they're wrong for protecting their children," said Jackson. It's been 11 days since Jackson last saw her fiance, Melvin Harris, as police took him to jail. Earlier this month she says Harris was picking up their 16-year-old daughter and two of her friends, who had all just gotten off work. They asked to stop at the QuikTrip convenience store on 19th Avenue and Dunlap Avenue for a soda and a bathroom break. That's when Harris' daughter says a man, whom police have identified as Leon Leevon Armstrong, came barging in, shaking the stall door trying to get to the teenager.	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0053.json.gz/line2381
__label__wiki	0.707975	0.707975	LINE shutting down Mix Radio music streaming service By Jonathan Pereira On Feb 16, 2016 Over a year after LINE acquired Nokia’s popular Mix Radio from Microsoft, the company is now reportedly shutting down the service. LINE has announced that it is shutting down the Mix Radio service as it no longer is financially viable. The service was popular for offering personalized music streaming. LINE had also released the service through Android and iOS apps and had even partnered with Samsung to offer the service exclusively in India. The mobile apps also will be discontinued in the coming weeks. Commenting about the plan, LINE in a press statement said, “After a careful assessment of the subsidiary’s overall performance, the financial challenges posed by the music streaming market, and priorities of LINE Corporation, LINE has determined that future growth would be difficult to ensure and decided to discontinue the MixRadio music streaming service.” LG G5 live images surface as the handset gets listed in Dubai Reliance Jio partners with eight global telecom operators	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0053.json.gz/line2384
__label__cc	0.595395	0.404605	Category: Meople Comics Meople Comics, Drawing Board, Meeple’s Adventures Meeple’s Adventures: Soylent Green 20 May, 2011 sizi Featured, Meeple's Adventures It’s the year 2022… People are still the same. They’ll do anything to get what they need. And they need[…] Meeple’s Adventures: The Call of Meepthulhu 11 May, 2011 sizi Meeple's Adventures, Meople Comics You probably all heard the proverb “Ph’nglui mglw’nafh Meepthulhu R’lyeh wgah’nagl fhtagn“. No? Well, at least some of you have,[…] Meeple’s Adventures: Major Meeple 14 April, 2011 sizi Meeple's Adventures They say that a blog can never have too much art on it. Well, actually no one ever said that[…] Drawing Board: Chrononauts 13 February, 2011 Angela Heider-Wilms Drawing Board Hooray, we have our own Meople’s Magazine comic now! Our gaming regular Angela came up with the idea and is[…] «Previous Posts 1 2 Among Nobles Building a dynasty of nobles, how much drier can the concept of a game possibly sound. Have children, marry them to other families, repeat until rich and and famous. I was happy to find out that this prejudice was dead wrong. Despite its theme, Among Nobles is anything but dry, it has a great balance of simple rules, strategic decision and player interaction. Just when you thought that every way to play with cards had been published somewhere already, along comes a game like Innovation. With some – dare I use the word – innovative game mechanics and many ways to make sabotage your opponents’ strategy, you probably haven’t played a card game quite like this one before. 7 Wonders: Duel Mighty empires are fighting for supremacy over the ancient world. But where once up to seven empires where in contest, now there are only two. 7 Wonders: Duel condenses the action of 7 Wonders into a two player game, playing in two being the one weak spot 7 Wonders always had. To make that happen, many things had to change, but the game remains the same. It’s the trend of these last two years to slap a “3D” on everything and double the price. We now have 3D movies that no one ever asked for and that force you to do unnatural things with your eyes. We have 3D televisions just to watch those movies. And we have Blokus 3D. Leaping Lemmings If there’s anything everyone knows about Lemmings, it’s that they have suicidal tendencies and enjoy the occasional long walk towards a short cliff. That’s what six scientists thought when making a bet about whose lemmings would leap further. Initially, the rodents proved more sane than the scientists in question, but a few generations of genetic tampering later, the Lemmings were happily leaping. Or being eaten by eagles, dead is dead. Thunderstone: Starter Set How often has this happened to you? You are peacefully tending to your farm, and suddenly a hole in the ground opens up and monsters come streaming out. Next you know, a bunch of heroes are charging you a ridiculous fee to take care of the problem and then make off with the monsters’ treasures as well. Being a Villager in Thunderstone is little fun. But you, you’re one of those heroes. Bohemian Villages Ah, Bohemia, land of the dice, where the fate of whole families hinges on a few rolls of the metaphorical bones. The locals didn’t mention anything about that when we passed through on our vacation, but it’s probably one of those things you don’t discuss with outsiders. Being a village boy myself, I can relate to that. When someone passed through our village, we also didn’t tell him who’s life had been ruined by the dice. But in Bohemia, or at least in Reiner Stockhausen’s Bohemian Villages, the dice have a much more direct influence on the not-quite-meeple-people’s lives. The dice decide what career they can take and sometimes to which village they have to move.	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0053.json.gz/line2397
__label__wiki	0.528674	0.528674	Home Forums > Metabunk > Flat Earth > Explained: Why a Spirit Level on a Plane Does Not Show Curvature "Corrections" Discussion in 'Flat Earth' started by Mick West, May 22, 2017. Mick West Administrator Staff Member Youtuber Darryle Marble, a believer in the "Flat Earth" theory, recently took a spirit level on a plane to attempt to demonstrate that the world was flat by showing the pilot never had to angle the plane down to compensate for the curve. Somehow the story went viral and the internet reacted as you would expect, with incredulity and mockery. Unfortunately most of the reaction seemed to boil down to "what an idiot, of course the world isn't flat", when really the situation arose from a series of misconceptions and misunderstandings of flight and physics that are shared by many people. Very few people really think much about things like gravity, acceleration, or the curvature of the earth. Despite getting everything wrong, Marble is at least doing an experiment, so I think it's worth explaining a little more in depth why it went the way it did. Basically Marble placed the level on his tray table while the plane was cruising and videoed it for 23 minutes. Here is his description of the experiment. I decided to take my spirit level on a flight from North Carolina to Seattle to monitor whether or not the pilot would dip the nose of the plane to compensate for curvature. Cruising Speed is 515 mph. Cruising altitude is 34,000 ft. (at least that's what the pilot told us) I recorded a 23 minute & 45 second time-lapse which by those measurements means the plane travelled a little over 203 miles. According to curvature math given to explain the globe model, this should have resulted in the compensation of 5 miles of curvature. As you'll see there was no measurable compensation for curvature. Content from external source The main mistake here is quite simple - he's assuming that five miles is a lot, and so there much be a lot of quite large corrections to the angle of the plane. However, when a plane is flying at cruise altitude the pilot makes only the most minor adjustments to maintain a constant altitude. Theoretically only one "adjustment" is needed. Practically the pilot will make several, but not related to curvature. It's essentially the same as if you were in a car driving along a road that has a very slight curve to the right. All you would do is turn the steering wheel very slightly to the right until the car maintains a constant distance from the side of the road, and then you would leave it there. The car will simply drive around the very slight curve. In the same way the plane is flying around the very slight curve of the Earth simply by having the controls adjusted to maintain a constant altitude. So no significant movement of the level would be expected, and that's what we see. Delving a little deeper here, one aspect of the misunderstanding is the fact that the plane has to "drop" five miles. Now this figure is correct, that's how much the earth would drop away from a horizontal plane over 200 miles. That sounds like a lot, so the thinking goes that the pilot would have to make several major course corrections, maybe dropping half a mile every five minutes, something that would show up on the level (if it didn't just slam everyone against the ceiling). However, as noted above, the pilot doesn't just keep flying along a perfectly straight line up towards space - he sets the controls to maintain a constant altitude. No additional correction are needed. But what of this initial correction? Wouldn't that be a big jolt as the pilot pushed the nose down? No, in fact it would barely be noticeable, for a variety of reasons. Let's get a sense of scale here. How much of a curve are we talking about? We can draw a diagram of the Earth with its 3959 mile radius. I'll also put the 200 mile trip on there as a red line Let's zoom in: The red line is what you get if you theoretically fly in a perfectly straight line. (It's "theoretical" as gaining five miles above cruise altitude would not be possible for a passenger jet). Instead since the pilot has done the equivalent to slight turing the steering wheel the plane just flies along the black line, a constant altitude above the surface of the earth. There's no initial adjustment detectable with the level because it's such a slight turn. Similar to the curve of this road, ND-46 in North Dakota: ND-46 was laid out along a line of latitude, so it's got curvature that is similar in scale to the curve of the Earth. No only does it curve with the surface of the Earth, but more importantly it also curves towards the North. When you are on it it looks like this: So when you are driving along ND-46 it feels like you are going in a straight line when the road actually has a continuous curve to the North (left on the above image). It's a tiny factor, and realistically you are not actually going to set your steering wheel very slightly to the left and then leave it there - just like the autopilot you'll be making continuous small movement of the wheel, otherwise you'd drift off the side of the road. The curve is simply lost in the noise of everything else. Similarly, you would probably not be able to detect the slightly curved motion of the plane even with the most sensitive of instruments, because there's a heck of a lot more going on with the plane on a far larger scale - the most significant part of which is the headwind. Variations in windspeed will mean the pilot (or more likely the autopilot) will have to make small correction (usually to the throttle) to maintain constant altitude. Those corrections will be hundreds of times more noticeable than the very slight force due to the plane's curved path. In fact we see that in the video the bubble is moving, possibly from those accelerations and decelerations. However this movement is partially obscured simply by people moving around in their seats. The curve in the diagram above is an idealized version of the plane's flight, but we can actually look at GPS data from his probable flight on May 1 2017, AA1974 from Charlotte, NC to Seattle, WA. Takeoff was at 07:55 EDT. The video segment starts (according to the iPhone time) at 09:16 and ends at 09:39, and I'm assuming the phone was still on EDT. Here's the actual track of the entire flight as recorded by FlightAware.com. The section from 9:16 to 9:39 is between the two pins near the center, this is a nice level portion of the flight, but still follows the curvature of the Earth. We can zoom in: So that's the path the plane flew, a smooth curve maintaining a constant altitude of 32,000 feet above sea level. No "corrections" are needed, and so no movements of the level are expected. FlightAware ✈ AAL1974 ✈ 01-May-2017 ✈ KCLT - KSEA.kmz Mick West, May 22, 2017 Getting into a little more detail: what does "level" actually mean, and how is a spirit level actually measuring it? People who argue the earth is flat are quite strident in their argument that "level" means only a perfectly flat surface. They argue that since "water finds its own level", then the surface of any body of water must be level, and hence flat. On a small scale this is essentially true, as we see the curve of the earth is very slight, and on a small scale it looks very similar to a straight line. But on a large a scale what "level" actually means is "perpendicular to the direction of gravity", which boils down to "perpendicular to down", where "down" is towards the center of the Earth. So if you fly along the curve of the earth then you are always level, because you (and hence the spirit level) remain at right angles to "down" the entire time. In the above diagrams the planes and arrows are actually rotated, but because it's only 0.5° every 70 miles, it's hard to see. However you DO see the bubble moving in the level in the video. That's probably not because the plane is tilting up and down, it's because the plane is speeding up and slowing down. Spirit levels are just tubes with a slightly bulge in the middle, the tube is filled with liquid (originally alcohol, hence "spirit" level), and a bubble of air is left in there. The bubble rises to the top, which is in the center of the bulge when the level is level. (It rises because of buoyancy, which is a function of gravity) A spirit level does not magically indicate "level", it actually indicates the sum of all the forces acting upon it. When the level is on the ground then the only significant force is the force of gravity, which acts straight down. When the plane accelerates there's an additional force acting on the liquid, so the apparent direction of "level" will change. However most of the time the plane is just cruising at a constant altitude, so the level remains still. The GPS track includes altitude, and we can plot a graph of that: The video was shot in the first half of the flight, at 32,000 feet. Halfway through the flight the plane climbed to 34,000 feet. The level would have shown this movement, but it would still have been pretty slight. Spectrar Ghost Senior Member I think it's a mistake to imply that the pilot needs to nose down at all. Perhaps one of our pilots can clarify, but it was my understanding that aircraft need not 'correct for curvature' at all, because their altitude is determined by a dynamic equilibrium, in which their lift cancels out their weight. If they were to climb away from earth due to curvature, the lower air pressure at higher altitude would mean less lift (because less mass of air would be forced down), causing the aircraft to sink until it reached equilibrium again at its original flight level. It requires no active control on the pilot's part to remain level so long as the thrust, attitude, and atmospheric conditions remain constant. Spectrar Ghost, May 22, 2017 Trailblazer Moderator Staff Member Spectrar Ghost said: ↑ Yes, I think this is misleading. You don't need to "make an adjustment" for the curvature, you just fly level. Imagine that the plane did fly the "straight" red line here. What that would actually mean is that the plane would be climbing all the time (relative to the ground, which is how we measure altitude), and the rate of climb would be getting steeper over time. Trailblazer, May 22, 2017 I didn't really mean to imply that they need to "nose down". From a practical perspective they don't think "I'll just put the nose down 0.01° to account for curvature" - they just trim the plane so altitude is constant. From my manual experience of flying small planes this requires frequent adjustments both up and down. There's a variety of factors at play here, none of which from the pilot's perspective are curvature. If you are climbing the air gets thinner and gives less lift, so at some point (with constant throttle) you'd stabilize at a particular altitude. However you generally want to fly at a specific altitude, so you fly up to there, then reduce the throttle and adjust the trim to stay at that altitude. Trim is an adjustment you can make to the control surfaces of a plane that stays adjusted. Normally if you let go of the yoke it would return to center. The trim adjustment might be a nose down thing, but it might equally be a nose up thing depending on airspeed and throttle. TWCobra Senior Member To complicate things slightly, aircraft at high altitude do not maintain an altitude above sea level or even follow the curvature of the Earth. Climbing above what is called the "Transition Level" pilots set a standard setting of 1013.25 HPa or 29.92 Hg and fly a cruise altitude based on that setting. This is called a Pressure Altitude. Because the atmosphere thickens towards the equator and has less depth towards the Poles, a pressure altitude can vary from the equivalent true height above sea level, called the Geometric Altitude, by a few thousand feet at any time. It's not unusual to see this discrepancy on the GPS altitude displays which are geometric readouts. The system retains proper traffic separation because ALL aircraft flying above the Transition Level have the standard setting on their altimeters. It is also not unusual to see the autopilot on an aircraft subtly adjusting the aircrafts altitude to account for changes in air pressure as it moves along the route. The aircraft never adjusts to maintain height above sea level when above the TL. I'll do a time lapse of the Vertical Speed indicator next time I go flying, to illustrate the point TWCobra, May 22, 2017 TWCobra said: ↑ I forgot about that, and of course that will apply in this instance, as he's at 32,000 feet. It's another factor that's way more significant than the slight curvature of the Earth. deirdre Moderator Staff Member I think it's a mistake to imply that the pilot needs to nose down at all. not really. the plane is initially going up to reach altitude. From a FEers perspective level means flat, but the plane isnt "flat" when it reaches cruise altitude. the plane is level but that means its nose is .01 degrees from flat. deirdre, May 22, 2017 andycrofts New Member There's gonna be some folks who'll say "Maybe the bubble glass wasn't exactly mounted in the spirit level! FAKE SCIENCE!" Simple answer: After taking one measurement, turn the spirit level around, do another measurement then take average of the two measurements. Doddle. Last edited by a moderator: May 23, 2017 andycrofts, May 23, 2017 Chew Senior Member @TWCobra how often does an autopilot read the altimeter? How large of an error between the altimeter and the ordered altitude can develop before the autopilot corrects for it? Chew, May 23, 2017 Clouds Givemethewillies Active Member They do that to put FEers off the scent. Clouds Givemethewillies, May 23, 2017 Chew said: ↑ The Pitot/Static system on an airliner reads the air pressure and the Air Data Computers constantly uses this information and other inputs to determine both correct airspeed and altitude. Typically there are three altimeters working off three independent pitot/static systems; The Captains, First officers and the Standby system and either two or three ADC's which can be switched should one fail. The advent of Reduced Vertical Separation Minima (RVSM) where vertical separation was reduced from 2000 feet to 1000 feet placed a requirement for altitude computation to be more accurate than in the past. Altimeters have a error tolerance both on the ground and at altitude, and are checked during pre-flight and during cruise. The tolerance gets larger as the aircraft climbs as the lowering of air pressure during the climb makes altimeters less accurate at altitude. Typically the Captains and First officers altimeters must read within 35 feet of each other on the ground and within 75ft of the airport elevation (with the same barometric pressure set). The maximum allowable difference in the air is 200 feet for RVSM. It is rare to see more than 50 feet however. Chew, in practice when we engage an autopilot it will fly to the altitude information coming from its dedicated ADC. It will simply change the altitude when it senses a discrepancy to the altitude assigned. I can't tell you what the tolerance is but it isn't much. As I mentioned before, a time lapse taken of an altimeter readout next to a vertical speed readout will show graphically how sensitive it is. Bass In Your Face Active Member Doesn't that tray table jiggle, on a jiggly seat? It seems there would be too many variables using a tray table. If movement of the bubble was what he was looking for, I'm sure constant random vibrations would muddy his results (if the results were large enough to distinguish in the first place) Bass In Your Face, May 23, 2017 Bass In Your Face said: ↑ Well he's not getting any "curvature" result even if he was on an airship, as the level would remain level. But yes, there's a lot of additional noise there. That would be great. Using the Vertical Speed Indicator (VSI) might have been a better way (for me) of putting it. When pilots level off they are looking to maintain a fixed altitude - but they (as I remember my flying) don't do this so much be watching the Altimeter, they do it by adjusting until the VSI reads zero. If you were to fly in an actual straight horizontal line you'd be climbing, and the VSI would gradually rise. So you adjust the throttle and trim so that it doesn't, and you are flying around the curve. Again though, this isn't a correction for the curve, it's just maintaining level (constant altitude) flight. IR240474 New Member Cool info guys... IR240474, May 23, 2017 Scott Orshan New Member The experiment is flawed, because the pitch angle of the airplane is not representative of its direction of flight. An airplane can be in level flight with the nose pitched down slightly, or pitched fairly high, depending on speed and load. A level will not show you whether you are climbing or descending. I'm sure that you've experience a nose-high attitude when landing, even though you are descending. That's with a level facing front to rear. A level facing left right might not even show any tilt during a turn if the turn is coordinated, as you see in this video. A level just doesn't tell you much of anything in an airplane. Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RtGgr0CWwp4 Another flaw to the argument is that if you're part way through your trip, you should have been pointing the airplane up, since the earth behind you is lower. Scott Orshan, May 24, 2017 That reminds me. Water bottles can also be used to determine cloud tops. Looking out the front of an aircraft, objects at a distance from the aircraft at high altitude generally appear higher than they actually are. This is due to an optical illusion caused by the curvature of the Earth as it slopes away from the observer. We generally get a bottle of water such as the one in that video, look through one end towards a cloud top and if it is below the level of the water, then the aircraft is above the cloud. Works like a charm. Jaime Sada New Member "5 miles "down" after traveling 200 miles" ? The horizon "drops" only 8 inches per each mile. So, if we multiply 200 x 8 inches we get just 1600 inches = 233 feet . The problem comes from a google search that takes you to a page that says the following "The Earth has a radius of approximately 3965 miles. Using the Pythagorean theorem, that calculates to an average curvature of 7.98 inches per mile or approximately 8 inches per mile (squared)." No square, please ! And as we know, it doesn't really "drop", it's a visual line of sight drop. All other arguments given in this thread apply. Jaime Sada, May 25, 2017 Disagree x 2 Jaime Sada said: ↑ If the horizon dropped by 8 inches per mile then it would be a flat slope. Eight inches x (distance in miles squared) is a reasonable approximation for the "drop" figure: after 1 mile it is 8in, after 2 miles it is 8 x 22 = 32in, after three miles it is 8 x 32 = 72in, and so on. Of course, this "drop" is compared to a tangent line taken at the original point. The actual drop is 8 inches over each mile, it doesn't get bigger the further you fly, because the curvature is (virtually) constant all around the globe. Your figure of a 233ft drop after 200 miles is incorrect: the drop is just over 5 miles. The amount of drop over distance is one of those things that confuses people. The drop is indeed 8 inches over the first mile. It's also 8 inches over the second mile, and the third. But over the first two miles it's about 32 inches, and over three miles it's about 72 inches, and over ten miles it's 800 inches. And going the other way, over the first 1/10th of a mile (528 feet) the drop is 0.08 inches, which is 1/100th of the one mile drop. All these numbers are very confusing to the average person. But maybe they could concentrate on how a 8" drop on both the first and second mile results in a 32 inch drop over the first two miles. I'd illustrate this with two 1000 mile segments, as otherwise everything looks like straight lines. Note at this scale you can't use the 8"/miles^2 approximation and have to use the full equation (To understand the following, every time I mention a letter, like B, look it up in the above diagram) We start at B and fly around the curve to D, 1000 miles away, then continue another 1000 miles to F. Over the first 1000 miles (B->D) the drop (i) is 128 miles from a line level at B. Then over the the next 1000 miles (D->F) the drop (j) is again 128 miles from a line level at D However if you consider the entire trip (B->F) the drop (j+l) from a line level at B is 542 miles (a bit over 4 times as much) I would hope that the diagram would make it clear why this is the case. If it helps with the explanation, angle CDE is 90 degrees (just like line BC is 90 degrees to the y-axis) and line DE is a tangent to the Earth (just like line BC). If we wanted to compare on a graph the earth's curvature to the drop 'estimate', the earth would be expressed as a circle equation, and the "8 inches per mile squared" drop estimate would be expressed as a parabola. are you trying to explain why C-D and G-E-F dotted lines look "angled"? deirdre said: ↑ Was just trying to clarify what's in the photo, for those who may not understand............... ........ it seems Flat Earth-ers asking these questions keep getting drop types confused......... thehat New Member Don't neglect the effect of gravity while the plane is in flight. Since the plane is always essentially "level" with the ground below, in maintaining a set altitude, the gravity of earth will pull upon the passengers and the alcohol in the level as though the center of the earth were directly below, exerting an equal force along the airplane and basically showing it as level by the spirit bubble. Although mountains, basins, etc., may affect the force of gravity on the plane very slightly as it flies overhead, the force is still exerted on the plane pulling it straight down in opposition to the force of lift. thehat, May 26, 2017 Trailblazer said: ↑ I stand corrected, sir ! You are absolutely right. The surface in one direction is a circle, and thus, the square term gungust New Member Mick West said: ↑ Then over the the next 1000 miles (D->F) the drop (j) is again 128 miles from a line level at B My first language is not English, so maybe I´m missing some subtle wording, but shouldn´t the last B be D. "Then over the the next 1000 miles (D->F) the drop (j) is again 128 miles from a line level at D" gungust, May 29, 2017 gungust said: ↑ Oops, thanks, fixed! mowgli New Member Good solid info again guys. So what we are essentially saying is that use 8inch squared with a static starting/end point. Such as a situation when you want to measure line of sight distance or on a distance object. But when we talk about travel do not square the 8 inch drop as obviously we have a _moving_ starting point that is gobbling up your tangent sum as quickly as it is moving? . Essentially all the plane (or a train - we know how Flat Earthers love long train tracks) has to compensate for is that 8 drop directly in front of it for that mile, then it starts all over again. It is not an accumulative measurement. Also i couldn't help but notice the bulge in the spirit level image. I am assuming like all tools it has a tolerance or a minimum accuracy quota? Is it a flight of fancy (pun intended) to suggest as part of an argument that if the curve in the top of that glass bubble is _greater_ than that of curve of the earth putting a spirit level on an angular incline that matches the above mentioned "first 1/10th of a mile (528 feet) the drop is 0.08 inches" - which works out to be fraction of a degree pitch that this is well below detection capability of the spirit level? On a side note i am coming across another similar echoed argument among flat Earthers. "water always finds it's own level". Which as far as i can remember is actually an observation from Pascal concerning liquids always finding the same height in containers when/if connected by a pipe. I'm working on that one at the moment also. As to all Flat earthers it is a clear indication that water is therefore always flat and so oceans can not curve. mowgli, May 30, 2017 mowgli said: ↑ No, it's not a cumulative measurement, but it's meaningless to say it has to "compensate" for 1 mile, or 0.1 miles, or 0.01 miles. Nobody is really compensating for anything. If you maintain level flight, you follow the curve automatically. If you drive along a road, or drive a train along tracks, you don't have to remember to push the nose of the vehicle down to stop it from floating off the ground as it would if it went in a "flat line". Gravity does it for you. I think the degree of bulge is a bit of a red herring. Obviously it is many, many orders of magnitude more than the curve of the Earth. The bubble tube is curved so that the bubble rises to the top. The sharper the curve, the less the bubble will move for a given angle of tilt. If you had a very gentle curve, then the level would be more sensitive, but it would also be more prone to manufacturing error as the curve must be produced very precisely. If you have a sharper curve, then the bubble will move less for a given tilt, so the level will be less sensitive. Flat Earthers generally have trouble differentiating between "flat" and "level". Water finds its own level; it doesn't find its own flat The most sensitive levels have a radius of ~100 metres, which is pretty amazing. https://www.leveldevelopments.com/sensitivity-explained/ Graham2001 Active Member Stuart Robbins over at the Exposing PseudoAstronomy podcast briefly touches on this one of his recent series of episodes on Flat Earth claims. His explanation is short and to-the-point: You fly to keep the horizon level and your altimeter steady. You fly to stay in the same layer of air. You're flying relative to Earth's gravity, not relative to an imaginary point in the solar system. You point your nose up or down as required to maintain that altitude. http://podcast.sjrdesign.net/shownotes_149.php The rest of the episode covers other aircraft related claims (No continent-to-continent flights in the Southern Hemisphere, radar coverage issues, flighttracker issues, etc...) this forum has touched on. Graham2001, May 31, 2017 Keith Beachy Active Member Pilots can keep the level level and don't care if the earth is flat or round. Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V9pvG_ZSnCc Some deck angles for airliners are not level during cruise. I assume the flat earth level man leveled his level parallel to the longitudinal axis of the aircraft on his tray some how to get a level reading. Then I was laughing as the bubble moved during the video, and laughed more as I remembered engineering work in aerodynamics assume a flat earth. When engineers work on flight systems (not the navigation systems), we make an assumption of a flat earth for the flight dynamics. An example of what I am talking about, see 1.1.2 Making assumptions. http://aerostudents.com/files/flightDynamics/flightDynamicsFullVersion.pdf If you don't make assumptions, the equations of motion will fill all the black boards in the lecture room and you end up with lots of terms which are essentially negligible anyway for flight in earth's atmosphere for conventional aircraft. needle, ball and airspeed, or use the cat and duck method of instrument flying. http://www.hsvwings.com/C&D_Flight.pdf The cat and duck don't care if the earth is flat or round The "level on a plane" kind of proves gravity is just like acceleration, yet the flat earth level guy denies gravity exists, and then says a stone is heavier than the air. Keith Beachy, May 31, 2017 Sinsi Member With all the comments from such smart people. Not one person will conceded that the results of the experiment are consistent with living on a flat plane? It's beyond amazing that the globe model needs this vigorous defending. It was fun reading all the replies in this thread. If you ever wonder why the FE movement is growing. Just read all the mental gymnastics and nonsense you guys have written in the thread. You guys sound like the church. Sinsi, Jun 2, 2017 Sinsi said: ↑ Not one person will conceded that the results of the experiment are consistent with living on a flat plane? I'll concede it. But it's also consistent with living on a globe. Marble's claim was that a globe would give different results. Can you quote one bit of uncorrected "nonsense" in this thread Mick West, Jun 2, 2017 The results are consistent with flying on a spherical earth, confirming how the bubble acts on a spherical earth. The bubble moved all over the place. The experiment was not evidence for a flat earth, because there is no science on how a level works on a flat earth. A level on a plane would act like it did because the aircraft in level flight is always tangential to the earth's center of mass. The guy doing the experiment denies gravity exists to make the bubble level, which is not true. To use a level, there has to be science to explain how a level works in a flat earth, along with gravity, and it would be neat if the sun was explained. (note: the author of the experiment denies the sun is 93,000,000 miles away, he says the sun is closer - it becomes a gish gallop based on no science) welcome to the church of science, truth, logic and knowledge - reality Keith Beachy, Jun 3, 2017 mcdouble New Member If you maintain level flight, you follow the curve automatically. If you drive along a road, or drive a train along tracks, you don't have to remember to push the nose of the vehicle down to stop it from floating off the ground as it would if it went in a "flat line". Gravity does it for you. I think this may be a point where people are dismissing the FE claim too easily. A car will keep it's nose on the ground as the earth curves because of gravity, but there doesn't seem to be any reason why gravity would pull an aircraft's nose down in the same way. Let's say I design an aircraft that maintains exactly level flight in a wind tunnel at a specific air pressure and air speed. I lock the control surfaces in place and then attempt to fly that aircraft across the Earth at the corresponding pressure and speed (ignoring all the obvious complications like variations in wind, pressure, temperature etc). It seems as if some people are claiming that this craft would maintain level flight in this case as well, "automatically" pitching itself to follow the curve of the Earth. I don't see why that would be the case, as gravity would be pulling on all parts equally, not the nose in particular. So it should indeed seem to slowly pitch up, gaining altitude until it eventually stalls. In that sense aircraft do compensate for the Earth's curvature, in that they must be trimmed to pitch ever so slightly down compared to what they would on a theoretical flat plane or in a wind tunnel in order to maintain a constant altitude. As has been said already, that compensation is so miniscule as to be lost as noise amongst all the other more significant factors, but it is still there. So, I think when people ask "why don't planes have to constantly pitch their nose down to account for curvature?" the answer should really be "they do", rather than just dismissing the idea as silly. mcdouble, Jun 12, 2017 mcdouble said: ↑ You are kind of asking what would happen if a plane was flying on a flat earth, and then suddenly was teleported to a round earth at the exact same altitude, pressure, etc. What would happen to the plane, if we ignore all the complications. I'm not sure it would suddenly follow the curve, however it's orientation would be very slightly pointing uphill. Over the next mile you would (in theory) gain 8 inches in altitude. However you'd ALSO lose airspeed, because now you are starting to rise, and the Vertical Speed Indicator would start to increase. And reduced airspeed means reduced lift, meaning reduced vertical speed, meaning you'd lose altitude. It's an interesting thought experiment, but really it's a combination of throttle and elevator setting that dictate changes in altitude. Pilots set them to maintain altitude, and adjust if altitude is changing. They usually adjust the throttle, not the angle of the plane. Mick West, Jun 12, 2017 Right, it's purely a thought experiment as in reality the other complications are far more powerful than the effect of curvature. But I think it's worthwhile to consider as it shows that you can't just assume that gravity will take care of everything. There is at least some validity in the idea of "having to constantly pitch down" that should be acknowledged. I disagree, it's in a kind of highly abstract sense that's meaningless. Giving credence to the idea is just going to confuse people. Nothing "takes care of everything", it's a complex thing. You are not even flying at constant altitude on a commercial jet, you are flying at a constant air pressure. Politeness Policy	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0053.json.gz/line2400
__label__wiki	0.754022	0.754022	New Releases Coming Soon Best Games Publications Publishers Trailers Soldier of Fortune: Payback Publisher: Activision Value Also On: PC, PlayStation 3 Details & Credits Mixed or average reviews - based on 35 Critics What's this? Mixed or average reviews- based on 21 Ratings Log in to finish rating Soldier of Fortune: Payback Summary: Soldier of Fortune Payback evolves the signature gameplay of its predecessors with refined controls, tension-packed warzones, and an enemy damage system that may be shocking to even experienced FPS players. Boasting more weapons options than any previous Soldier of Fortune installment,Soldier of Fortune Payback evolves the signature gameplay of its predecessors with refined controls, tension-packed warzones, and an enemy damage system that may be shocking to even experienced FPS players. Boasting more weapons options than any previous Soldier of Fortune installment, Soldier of Fortune Payback's impressive arsenal includes an array of more than 30 weapons including sub-machine guns, assault rifles, sniper rifles, projectile explosives, weapon attachments and cutting-edge tactical weapons. The game features many of players' favorite online multiplayer modes including Deathmatch, Team Deathmatch, Elimination, Team Elimination, Capture the Flag, and Demolition. Additional online options include maps tuned specifically for multiplayer action, persistent stat-tracking throughout the gamer’s online career, and many server settings for custom online play. The storyline reflects the practice of "outsourcing" wars. When a routine escort mission goes horribly wrong, freelance mercenary Thomas Mason finds himself battling an insidious enemy that knows no boundaries. Traditional armies can not handle these extremists – only underground guns for hire can fight a war this dirty and get results. [Activision]… Expand Developer: Cauldron Ltd. Genre(s): Action, Shooter, Shooter, First-Person, Modern, Modern, Arcade # of players: 12 Online Cheats: On GameFAQs Rating: M More Details and Credits » Score distribution: Positive: 0 out of 35 Mixed: 25 out of 35 Negative: 10 out of 35 PGNx Media Is Soldier of Fortune: Payback a bad game? No, not really. It's a rather enjoyable (if simple) and good looking shooter. It's just that there have been so many amazing playing and looking games in the past few months, that Payback can't compare in comparison. All this publication's reviews Soldier of Fortune: Payback has one thing going for it: excessive dismemberment. Everything else is standard stuff for a shooter. Yet, I must admit, that I get a guilty pleasure playing Payback. Though it's not a good game, it's still fun to see body parts fly. Planet Xbox 360 If you are a complete demented whack job, hey, this might be the game for you but for those looking for solid gameplay via both SP and MP, Soldier of Fortune: Payback is not worthy of a rent let alone a $60 purchase. Extreme Gamer The best thing Activision could have done is discounted the price making Payback closer to a budget title. At the current price point, I can’t recommend Solider of Fortune: Payback for anything more than a rental. GamerNode It's very obvious Raven had nothing to do with this game, and longtime fans of the series will notice in the first 20 minutes this isn't close to what the first Soldier of Fortune was. Who knew that gratuitous violence could be made boring? This shooter is a painful exercise in pattern memorization plus frustrating trial-and-error gameplay. Game Revolution The essential problem with Soldier of Fortune: Payback is that it tries very hard to appear realistic while trotting out silly gameplay mechanisms. It’s hard to tell if it’s a serious shooter covering the military side of contemporary politics, or a parody. See all 35 Critic Reviews Mixed: 4 out of 12 Negative: 5 out of 12 RichT. Hey all, I am Cool "DJ ICE" and here is another one of my game reviews. I hope this helps you decide to buy or rent the following game. Hey all, I am Cool "DJ ICE" and here is another one of my game reviews. I hope this helps you decide to buy or rent the following game. Remember, this is strictly MY OPINION and everyone has thier own taste in video games. Everyone is welcome to their own interpretation. Enjoy: "SOLDIER OF FORTUNE: PAYBACK" on XBOX 360. Played on a 1080i HDTV with DOLBY 5.1 SURROUND SOUND I will get straight to the point. This game is non-stop action, killing, and over-the-top violence and gore. It's by no means a perfect game, (but how many games are?) It's not the best First Person Shooter ever, or the best war-game ever, but it's an easy to get into time-waster and best of all...FUN! First the POSITIVES: It's a fun, easy to play, action-packed arcade shooter with a cheesy 1-liners and tongue-in-cheek voice acting. The violence, gore and dismemberment are some of the best ever seen in a video game, along side FAR CRY, CONAN and of course the MORTAL KOMBAT series. You can actually cut off someone's head AFTER you have killed them, and blood will squirt out and you will see their bone marrow! CLASSIC! The graphics are actually amazing, especially the jungle levels and the amazing HDR lighting effects. It reminds me of a cross between FAR CRY and RAINBOX SIC: VEGAS. It's not as pretty as Call of Duty 4 or Ghost Recon 2, but it's way better than most First Person Shooters out there. The sound effects are really good, and the way people scream in pain is funny. The game has some some awesome gunfights and a great weapon selection. In fact, it may be the most weapons to choose and customize that I've seen in this type of game. I am not a big fan of online multiplayer, however I have enjoyed playing this online so far. There are not that many people playing it (yet) so it's quick to "jump in" to a match, and ZERO LAG that I have seen. Also, there is NO MAP, so it's realistic and easier for a casual gamer or "noobie". You can sit and "camp", or run around and hide various places. You do not have a map in real life war! It would be cool if there was online co-op or A.I. bots so you could just create quick missions, similar to GHOST RECON 2 or RAINBOW SIX: VEGAS. Now the NEGATIVES: This game is nowhere near as polished or have nearly as many options and features as some other games. It doesn't touch HALO 3 or BIOSHOCK for gameplay control and story. The framerate drops occasionally, especially during explosions and when shooting multiple enemies. Strangley, it's happens most in the opening level, and then seems to go away after that? Also, you should tweak the default control settings for the X & Y sensitiviy, and SHUT OFF AUTO AIM! The default settings felt weird, and the AUTO AIM makes the cursor seem to skip around. SUMMARY: I think that this game is going to get "lost in the shuffle" because of the time frame that it was released, along with tons of other great games! Do yourself a favor and at least rent it. It's over-the-top fun, and it's personally one of my favorite games. … Expand 0 of 1 users found this helpful I think this game is great. A refreshing change to everything else thats out right now. You dont get tired of shooting enemies like you do in I think this game is great. A refreshing change to everything else thats out right now. You dont get tired of shooting enemies like you do in most other fps's. OK the framerate is a bit dodgy sometimes and you get a tad of slowdown but you forgive it. You get to choose yr weapons before each level and the enemys sneak up on you and hit hard from time to time. Gives you a feel of being a bad ass commando. Like it… Expand TimW I bought this game reading all of the bad reviews and it's not as bad as they say. The single player is pretty bad in the beginning but I bought this game reading all of the bad reviews and it's not as bad as they say. The single player is pretty bad in the beginning but as you progress it gets better. The one thing I like is the multiplayer. Its very fun and if you want to take a break from cod4 then this is a good alternative. The gore is really funny and entertaining and if you don't want it then you can turn it off in the menu. All in all the single player is mediocre but the multiplayer is good… Expand BigDaddyDavee This game isn't as bad as people have made it out to be. I agree that it is definately unfinished, has poor framerates at times and does This game isn't as bad as people have made it out to be. I agree that it is definately unfinished, has poor framerates at times and does nothing new at all. It is however, fun. The shooting mechanic is very tight and the graphics are good.… Expand ChadC. Pretty mediocre shooter other than the dismemberment it really doesnt have much going for it. Dont get me wrong seeing someone get there head Pretty mediocre shooter other than the dismemberment it really doesnt have much going for it. Dont get me wrong seeing someone get there head shot off by a sniper in Team Deathmatch was pretty satisfying after that youll get the feeling of claustaphobia because the levels are so tiny and theres only a select amount of weapons to choose from. I hate to say it but sierra should let this series die, theres to many great shooters out there dont buy this not so good very repetitive game im mad i did. … Expand Ordish Overall the game isn't totally horrible. The problems are unstable frame rates, terrible animations, ridicules AI, and overall low budgetOverall the game isn't totally horrible. The problems are unstable frame rates, terrible animations, ridicules AI, and overall low budget graphics and sound. Once you get past all of that, the game is mildly entertaining.… Expand ablindkid A sheer disappointment in comparison to Double Helix. It's generic and unpolished. To make things even worse, the developer decided to stripA sheer disappointment in comparison to Double Helix. It's generic and unpolished. 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__label__wiki	0.813349	0.813349	Sign in to stalk this Stalkers 0 By Requiem, March 15, 2018 in Black Metal Requiem 1,095 The True Requiem LocationSouthern Darkness, Australia Scrolling through the many years of threads in the Black Metal sub-forum, you can imagine my horror upon discovering that there was no specifically DEADicated thread for one of the most significant bands the genre has ever seen, Mayhem. It's no secret around here that Mayhem are my favourite band, pound for pound, and I think they deserve a place where people can discuss, praise, criticise, and ridicule as users see fit. To kick things off I'm re-posting a list that was buried (by time and dust) deep in another thread in the General Discussion forum. I hope my repetition is taken in the spirit in which it is intended: as an introduction to discussion. Ladies and gentlemen, I present to you.... Requiem’s Ranking of Mayhem's Official Releases, Both Studio and Live, from Worst to Best: 12. Ordo ad Chao - Studio Album (2007) The final album to feature performance and songwriting by Blasphemer is a difficult pill to swallow. I know a few fans who bravely champion this release, and I do like it in many ways, but the deliberately unorthodox sound - which is dense and harder to penetrate than Queen Elizabeth - makes this more of a work of art than a collection of tunes. Attila's wails are ok, and Hellhammer plows away, miraculously keeping time to this anti-rhythmic beast, but I struggle to make head and tail of the whole thing. I actually own a shirt of this, too. Cool album cover. 11. Esoteric Warfare - Studio Album (2014) The most recent studio album is also pretty disappointing. It feels a bit insincere, having called in Teloch to play guitar and write all the music. I'm just not sure about bands who do this - getting the new member to completely write the new album. I know this is basically how 'Wolf's Lair Abyss' came into existence, but 'Esoteric' feels like a cover band in many ways. There are some good songs here, although the sound is firmly rooted in the technical modernity introduced by Blasphemer and if you don't like sterile post-Soviet machinations in your music, you're going to struggle. There's no warmth or graveyard atmosphere here. Attila's trying different things with the lyrics, and fair enough, but they're hardly engaging. Dodgy looking cover in that unattractive brown colour. 10. De Mysteriis Dom Sathanas Alive - Live Album (2016) This recent live release, however, brings the goods. Originally only available from the band's website, the songs are all time classics and the production here is fantastic, as the current line-up admirably plays through the classic album from first track to last. But with guitarists Teloch and Ghul sounding like a couple of blokes down at the Guitar Centre playing the riffs, it doesn't quite have the magic of the source material. It's a great little release, although hardly life changing or overly meaningful. The excellent purplish cover based on the original is tasty and haunting. 9. European Legions - Live/Pre-Production Studio Album (2001) Half a live album with the Maniac/Blasphemer line-up, with the other half made up of pre-production tracks from 'Grand Declaration of War', this is a competent and unexpected release that sounds great and captures the band's live aggression very effectively. The half-baked versions of album songs are surprisingly listenable. This was also released as 'US Legions'. It's an odd little half and halfer, but I really like it. Cover is a nice play on the 'Grand Declaration...' theme. 8. Chimera - Studio Album (2004) After the experimental 'Grand Declaration...' album, this was more focused, tighter and heavier, but ultimately not quite as good. Songs like 'My Death' are amazing, with the whole band on fire and generally communicating the essence of the band very well. Great production and some iconic band member portraits in the awesome gatefold style CD digipak that I have. The cover is a very mysteriis beast that isn't really a Chimera but looks cool all the same. The inlay photo of those nuns running away from something is fucking amazing. 7. Mediolanum Capta Est - Live Album (1999) A stunning live album, Maniac and Blasphemer have a maniacal fire in their blaspheming bellies as they razor-wire their way through the songs. It always amazes me how this band have had genuinely great guitarist/vocalist doubles - with the unfortunate exception of the current era. This release has all the band's best tracks played with great passion. Amazing to think this came out only 6 years after Euronymous' death. Iconic cover of Maniac in full self-harming mode, sliding a blade down his torso. These days we get Watain with their 'evil' contact lenses... 6. Wolf's Lair Abyss - Studio EP (1997) Hard to believe this came out only 4 years after Euronymous' death! By today's release standards it would be virtually unthinkable that it would come out so soon. This EP features only Hellhammer from the previous release ('De Mysteriis...') which is a hell of a thing when you think about how good 'Wolf's Lair' is (obviously Necrobutcher and Maniac have been members/contributors prior to this, so it's not as if they're new). Songs like 'Fall of Seraphs' and 'Ancient Skin' have the feel. Blasphemer deserves so much credit in my book. Cover is a simple band logo style that's effective and unpretentious and the fold-out inlay is simply killer. 5. Live in Zeitz - Live Album (2016) Recorded with the classic line-up of Dead, Euro, Necro and Hellsy, I was very excited when I found out Peaceville were releasing it officially (now we just have to wait for the Sarpsborg show to follow suit). This is one of the four live shows featuring Dead (I'm not counting Turkey which only lasted a couple of songs), and it's oh so special because of that fact. The production here is very poor, understandably, as it's obviously been pulled from some musty and degrading tape somewhere, but the songs and the charisma of the performers remain untainted. Cover is a great shot of Euronymous but it's ultimately fairly poorly presented. The colours suck and I think Peaceville could have done better. Liner notes are great though. 4. Grand Declaration of War - Studio Album (2000) They needed to do something quite radical in this full-length follow-up to the genre classic. They could have ripped off the old sound or done something new, and they took the hard road, but wow what an outcome. This album is so much fun to listen to, with Maniac's pompous oratory, Hellhammer's insanely triggered drums, Blasphemer's eclectic riffage and poor old Necrobutcher's bass somewhere in the background, 'And Justice for All' style. This is a great achievement, and triumphs even more in 2018 than it did in 2000 when I first bought it. Iconic cover of the dove in barbed wire. Amazing. 3. Deathcrush - Studio EP (1987) Their first release is so goddamn good, I can't get over it. Like a fine wine, it gets better every year. Maniac's vocals are insane and bless my heart Euronymous twists those riffs like only he can. The intro 'Silvester Anfang' haunts my dreams to this day, and nothing can ever take away the memory of hearing those first tones pump out when I saw the band live for the first time in 2001. Famously, the first pressing of this had the disturbing but cool artwork come out in bright pink rather than blood red in a classic Spinal Tap moment. 2. Live in Liepzig - Live Album (1993) Similar set to the 'Zeitz' show, but this one just has a sheen of quality to it that moves it from interesting document into absolute classic. The classic line-up, the classic songs, the classic intro to 'Freezing Moon': "When it's cold, and when it's dark....". Probably the best black metal cover of all time with Dead carrying that candelabrum. This is Dead's true epitaph. The atmosphere in this would have to be the best of any live release I've heard. It's almost haunting. 1. De Mysteriis Dom Sathanas - Studio Album (1994) And here it is. The perfect black metal album? Let's see. The perfect Grieghallen production by Pytten. The perfect drum sound and performance. The perfect riffs. The perfect songs. The perfect song order. The perfect singer? Depends - Attila has huge credibility, but his voice isn't for everyone. It really fits here though. Chilling album artwork. An achievement. A pinnacle. A triumph. Hail Euronymous. What do forum users think of Mayhem? BlutAusNerd 901 I think we've discussed before that I really enjoy Ordo Ad Chao, but am not that fond of Wolf's Layer Abyss or Chimera. I wouldn't change anything about your top 4, and other than those minor adjustments that I've just listed, we're mostly in agreement. I'm not sure that I would say that they're my favorite black metal band pound for pound, but De Mysteriis Dom Sathanas has been my favorite black metal album since first it first corrupted my fragile 17 year old mind, and I hold a great deal of their material in the highest regard. Sent from my HTCD160LVW using Tapatalk Balor 460 It's nice to see Grand Declaration of War ranked so highly. It is definitely one of my favorite albums of theirs (and in general). However I would dispute ranking Wolf's Lair Abyss over Chimera. I thought that there was not enough variation in WLA, and that Chimera had more interesting guitar work. I got into Mayhem through Chimera, thus I think that it will always be slightly biased towards it. Overall, I tend to like the era of the band where Maniac was the vocalist the best. 7 hours ago, Balor said: The Maniac era is actually a really long one, as he was the main vocalist on 'Deathcrush', 'Wolf's Lair', 'Grand...', and 'Chimera'. While the Dead era will always be my favourite, I am a massive fan of Maniac's work with the band. Live, too, he was great, especially back around 2001. One of the reasons that Mayhem is my favourite band includes the fairly substantial number of bootlegs and curiosity pieces that have been released over the years. This ties in with their history nicely. I, Requiem, have plumbed the depths of my Mayhem collection and found the following Other Releases: Pure Fucking Armageddon (demo bootleg by Die Hard) The legendary demo is so poorly recorded it's nearly unlistenable. Featuring vocals from Euronymous, their early enthusiasm comes through via the creatively named Side Fuck and Side Off from the original tape. This is more of a document than something you would listen to seriously. Still, it's a mandatory piece of their history. Cover of black demon thing. A Tribute to the Black Emperors (Morbid/Mayhem split by Warhammer Records) This is a great little disk that features Dead's work with Morbid as well as three tracks with Mayhem: 'Freezing Moon', 'Funeral Fog' (live) and 'Necrolust'. The inlay contains an enthusiastically over-the-top explanation of Dead's work with these bands. Curiously, the inlay doesn't fit in the CD case and must slide in sideways. Cover is of Euro and Dead in full metal gear with both bands' logos at the top. Out From the Dark (rehearsal by the Dead/Euro lineup by Bloodstone Productions) Someone printed a whole heap of these and is making a killing by selling them one at a time to schmucks like me on ebay. This is so damn mandatory - a full rehearsal with Dead, Euro, Necrobutcher and Hellhammer. Sound is rough, obviously, but I'm still amazed that this exists. Classic Dead shot on the cover. Dawn of the Black Hearts (bootleg of Sarpsborg show 1990 by Warhammer Records) This is famous for containing the Dead suicide photo as the cover, but what makes it great is the full Sarpsborg show that was played just prior to 'Leipzig' if memory serves. It was on that same tour at any rate. The inlay contains an 'Anti-Grishnackh' symbol and the words "Kill Burzum Now". If you needed anymore reason to track this down, it also contains a live show from Lillehammer from 1986 made up entirely of cover songs. Freezing Moon (Mayhem/Meads of Asphodel split by Supernal Music) I don't know how Supernal got the rights to this, but as far as I can tell this is actually the only official release of the two studio tracks that Mayhem recorded with Dead: 'Freezing Moon' and 'Carnage'. After Mayhem's 8 or so minutes the rest of the disk is a mini-album from The Meads of Asphodel, and it's actually pretty good. The Mayhem tracks are great, but that goes without saying. Cover is a Dead/Euro throne piece that looks cool enough. The True Armageddon (release info unknown) This is a mysterious release that doesn't contain a single word regarding who created it or where it came from. It contains all of the 'Deathcrush' and 'De Mysteriis Dom Sathanas' tracks and plenty of classic band member shots, including the full back cover of 'Deathcrush'. Why someone decided to put both of these releases on the one disk, with nothing else, and sell it is anyone's guess. Cover is a classic Euro pic. There's a picture of Dead on the actual CD, but he doesn't appear on any of the songs... From the Darkest Past (Demonomancy Records and the Mayhem fan club of Panama) That's right, the Mayhem fan club of Panama. It's obviously just one or two people who decided to release a bootleg. The first part of this is a rough mix of the 'De Mysteriis Dom Sathanas' album without vocals, then there are the two Dead studio tracks, then an instrumental rehearsal from 1986. A curious release for sure. The package is a white digipak and the cover is a weird sketch type graphic of a castle with the Mayhem logo in brown. A Tribute to Mayhem: Originators of the Northern Darkness (Avantgarde Music) An official release of well known black metal bands playing Mayhem tunes. This is a fantastic release. It has some amazing photos of Mayhem that have been republished a few times now, but when this came out in about 2001 it was new to me. Nordic Metal: A Tribute to Euronymous (Hammerheart Records) This is brilliant because it's actually a compilation of various black metal bands playing their original tracks, and not really a traditional tribute album at all. Stella songs from the likes of Dissection, Emperor, Enslaved, Mortiis etc. Cover shows one of the all time great shots of Euro at the top of some stairs. Just amazing. Life Eternal (unmixed tracks from ‘De Mysteriis Dom Sathanas’ by Season of Mist) This is a brilliant official release orchestrated by Attila who fought for years to get the rights to release this. It's a five song rough mix of 'De Mysteriis Dom Sathanas' that he recorded onto a tape himself after doing his sessions and returning to Budapest. The package is phenomenal: A5 slipcase and digipak, silver texts, 10 stickers, detailed liner notes including shots of original song lyrics sheets from Dead, and letters Euro wrote to Attila, all limited to 3000 (I have copy 484). I can't remember what this cost, but I have a feeling it wasn't cheap. As a package it's incredible. And I think that's it! All curious chapters in a complex saga that is The True Mayhem. Hail. 17 hours ago, Requiem said: I didn't like him as much on Deathcrush though, for some reason. However all of his subsequent appearances were great in my mind. Part of me would like to buy this if I ever found it somewhere... very historical. What songs did they cover? 36 minutes ago, Balor said: The cover songs have Billy Messiah on vocals (he also sang on two 'Deathcrush' tracks) and Manheim on drums: Danse Macabre (Celtic Frost) Black Metal (Venom) Procreation of the Wicked (Celtic Frost) Welcome to Hell (Venom) The live show on 'Dawn' has the exact same tracklist as 'Live in Leipzig' except for some reason they didn't play 'Pagan Fears': Deathcrush Necrolust Funeral Fog Freezing Moon Buried by Time and Dust Chainsaw Gutsfuck Pure Fucking Armageddon Classic Dead era tracks. It's interesting to see how set the 'De Mysteriis Dom Sathanas' tracks are (Funeral, Freezing, Buried). They're pretty much as they will appear three years later when they finally record that album. It's actually a really good release and the sound is pretty clear. These days you can buy it in a DVD size cover for some reason. I've got a regular jewel case, but the collector in me is greedily eyeing the DVD case version. Mayhem are notorious of cycling through quite a few members, particularly singers, and I thought it would be interesting to rate them here. While there are a couple of other singers who 'joined' the band at various points, I only include vocalists who have recorded with the band, in order to keep things sensible, as all discussions of Mayhem should be. Feel free to comment/challenge/denounce. Requiem's Ranking of Mayhem's Recording Vocalists from Least Favourite to Favourite 4. Billy Messiah (1986-1987) Billy has the honour of being the vocalist on the official studio recording of 'Pure Fucking Armegeddon' and, less amazingly, 'Witching Hour' from 'Deathcrush', as well as a smattering of live recording material from the very early days of the band, albeit cover songs. A good voice, a cool guy, but apparently more of a punk than a black metaller. 3. Attila Csihar (1993 and 2004-Present) He's accrued a lot of years in the line-up by this stage and is officially the longest serving vocalist. His work tends to divide opinion, but I think it gives 'De Mysteriis Dom Sathanas' a lot of its uniqueness. I'm less enthused by his work on the most recent two studio albums (see my listing above), and I once saw him perform in London with a suit of cover-alls with garbage stuck all over it, which sucked exceedingly. But overall he is an important part of Mayhem and his humble words in the 'Life Eternal' package exposed a special character. His voice haunts all who hear their best album. 2. Maniac (1987 and 1994-2004) A true talent and a guy whose presence, voice and attitude kept the band on the world stage during his self-destructive tag-team with Blasphemer. His work on 'Deathcrush' is seminal, his oratory on 'Grand Declaration of War' is eerie and compelling, while his performances on other key releases like 'Wolf's Lair' and 'Chimera' are black metal masterclasses. We are also blessed cursed with several live recordings where he carries the classics and new tracks alike in stunning renditions. Frightening and volatile live and I had the honour of meeting him briefly at an in-store many years ago. 1. Dead (1988-1991) Cult status all over the place, but there's little doubting Per's significance. His voice, lyrics, corpse paint, and corpse paint an archetypal picture of a moment in time and scene that will forever remain elusive to all but a small few. While most know him from 'Live in Leipzig' and the other shows from that German tour, his lyrics formed the lion's share of the linguistic incantations found on 'De Mysteriis Dom Sathanas'. His place in history is assured. 27 year anniversary of his death coming up on the 8th of April of this year. You know me, Attila goes at then top, then Dead, then Maniac, and finally Messiah. You might want to check your math on Dead's death anniversary... 9 minutes ago, BlutAusNerd said: Please quote me if you’re responding to my posts, because it’s almost a miracle that I see some of your replies at times without a notification! And gosh, how time flies... 27 years rather than 17! Now that’s pretty scary. My bad, I forget how easily things get lost here. Even when I'm quoted I sometimes miss responses. MaxFaust 37 Things probably look somewhat different from my perspective. I've been with Mayhem since 1987, thinking little of them at first (although I liked the sheer ferocity of their Deathcrush album, they were also kind of silly), but that changed when they released the Mysteriis album. That was (and remains) just wow. Maniac and Hellhammer are guys I used to sit and drink beer with at the local pub. It's hard for me to think of them as "rock stars". And Euronymous, bless his heart, was the one that kept nagging me until I finally caved in and bought the Morbid Angel classic "Altars of Madness" one fine day in 1992, when I visited his shop. (He just wouldn't STFU about it.) In my opinion, though, Blasphemer was the musical genius that lifted them to new heights. Grand Declaration was very impressive when it was released, and Ordo even more so. Man, what a great album! As everybody learns sooner or later, reality isn't quite as exciting as fantasy. None of that whole Norwegian Black Metal hype ever seemed like a real thing to me. But I was happy to see dudes were doing so well. Not least Fenriz, who's a great guy in just about every way (also a drinking companion at the same pub). As for that whole "dark and cold, snowy Norwegian forests" thing ... dude, that's where I live. The Siberian taiga starts right outside my doorsteps. And the anti-Christian sentiments have always been a part of my life. Back in my primary school years, calling someone "Christian" was considered a fighting insult ... meaning that you have to fight if someone throws that at your face, or else it's considered to be true, which makes you everybody's bitch. (That only makes sense if you're familiar with Norwegian history.) Damn, that's pretty cool. I share your affinity for Blasphemer's contributions to the band, particularly on those two albums (I don't care as much for Wolf's Lair Abyss or Chimera), but De Mysteriis has long been my favorite black metal album, and it will likely remain so. SpaceBrain 4 I do have some memories with first listening to Mayhem when I was 16 (26 now). It was the same period of several months when depression swept in under nights of insomnia. I was more tired, more lazy, and ultimately it got to the point where I would wake up early in the morning to do my physics homework before going to school at 8 am. During these early morning rushes through my physics homework I would listen to Mayhem, especially Freezing Moon. On 5/6/2018 at 4:55 AM, SpaceBrain said: This sounds like a recipe for mental disintegration, and poor Physics grades! For the greater glory of Mayhem, however, it sounds phenomenal. salmonellapancake 635 On 3/16/2018 at 5:10 AM, Requiem said: I got my hands on a copy of "The True Armageddon". It rarely leaves the CD player in my car. Also, while we're at it appreciating Mayhem, we should also appreciate Snorre, who contributed a good amount of riffs to DMDS. Snorre is an interesting, and tricky, proposition. On the one hand, he is the jackass who drove with Varg across Norway (a trip I have also done, albeit 15 years later, with less fatal consequences) to murder Euronymous. And while I deplore the whole event, I also find him in contempt at folding so immediately and confessing all - although having never been part of a terrible murder, perhaps I would too if it came down to it. As for his contribution to metal, yes, Euro talks about him becoming the second guitarist, but he doesn't actually play on any tracks, nor any live shows as far as I can tell. He's not in any band photos and he certainly never joins Mayhem later on. He does go to prison though. Everyone makes a big deal of him and I'm not sure it's warranted. His demo is ok I guess, for a bunch of riffs with no drums or vocals. His solo Thorns album is alright but a Rebel Extravanza rip off, no thanks to Satyr getting all over it. And there's been nothing else since as far as I can tell, 17 years later. Varg makes him help kill Euro. Satyr makes his album sound like Satyr's. I don't know if I'm being harsh, but this guy seems a bit... weak? I'd love to get the Thorns demo on CD actually. Does anyone know if it's even available? Ecthelion 91 I agree with Deathcrush being third on Requiem's rating. I'm not sure which demo you are speaking of, but the highly regarded "Trøndertun" demo from 1992 has drums and vocals. Also, I would put it up there with the other great releases from Norway during that time. Has anyone listened to the Ha Elm Zalag bootleg? Emperor apparently took the opening riff of Ye Entrancemperium off of one of the unfinished tracks on the album. 4 hours ago, salmonellapancake said: Wow, ok. I had only heard the Grymyrk demo. Looks like I’ll have to track down Trondertun. I forgot to mention the Thorns v Emperor split, which is also a little underwhelming with its electronic feel. I have it in the collection and will have to drag it out and give it a listen. It’s probably been at least ten years since I’ve played it... They credit it to Snorre in the ‘Anthems to the Welkin at Dusk’ liner notes too. I’ve never heard the original riff recording. 21 minutes ago, Requiem said: Really? My copy attributes the opening riff to Euronymous. Innominate 317 On 6/4/2018 at 3:02 AM, Requiem said: Snorre contributed some of the riffs for "De Mysteriis..." and also worked out some of the lyrics that Dead hadn't finished. Also, Kyrck Productions had put out a Thorns compilation several years ago called "Stigma Diabolicum". It might still be available. 2 hours ago, Innominate said: Ah cool, I’ll have to keep an eye out for it. Might be on eBay. Thanks! @Paragon_Belial, let's bring this Mayhem conversation onto the Mayhem thread, although it may have run its course already... Yeah, I got my copy of 'Grand Declaration of War' signed by Maniac, Blasphemer, Necro and Hellhammer in quite a relaxed and authentic environment. I can't remember what was actually said, but I'm sure I spoke with Hellhammer and Blasphemer. Maniac just stared at me. Can't remember what Necro Butcher did. It was cool though. I've still got that album in the collection of course, the cover of which has passed under their unholy pens. Join Metal Forum Vltimas 'Something Wicked Marches In' MacabreEternal posted a blog entry in Album Reviews, April 3 https://www.metalforum.com/blogs/entry/52-vltimas-something-wicked-marches-in/ Picked By MacabreEternal, April 3 Queensryche "The Verdict" MacabreEternal posted a blog entry in Album Reviews, March 10 https://www.metalforum.com/blogs/entry/50-queensryche-the-verdict/ MacabreEternal, March 11 Candlemass "The Door to Doom" MacabreEternal posted a blog entry in Album Reviews, February 24 https://www.metalforum.com/blogs/entry/48-candlemass-the-door-to-doom/ MacabreEternal, February 24 Overkill "The Wings of War" Full length number 19 from overkill certainly makes a splash in the energy stakes, I mean there's some modern thrash bands that are a good two decades younger than Overkill who can only hope to achieve the levels of spunk that New Jersey's finest produce here. That in itself is an achievement, for a band of Overkill's stature and reputation to be able to still sound relevant four decades into their career is no mean feat. Even in the albums weaker moments it never gets redundant and the energy levels remain high. There's a real sense of a band in a state of some renewed vigour, helped in no small part by the addition of Jason Bittner on drums. The former Flotsam & Jetsam skinsman is nothing short of superb throughout "The Wings of War" and seems to have squeezed a little extra out of the rest of his peers. The album kicks of with a great build to opening track "Last Man Standing" and for the first 4 tracks of the album the Overkill crew stomp, bash and groove their way to a solid level of consistency. The lead work is of particular note and Blitz sounds as sneery and scathing as ever. The album is well produced and mixed too with all parts of the thrash machine audible as the five piece hammer away at your skull with the usual blend of chugging riffs and infectious anthems. There are weak moments as mentioned but they are more a victim of how good the strong tracks are. In it's own right "Distortion" is a solid enough - if not slightly varied a journey from the last offering - but it just doesn't stand up well against a "Bat Shit Crazy" or a "Head of a Pin". As the album draws to a close you get the increasing impression that the last few tracks are rescued really by some great solos and stomping skin work which is a shame because trimming of a couple of tracks may have made this less obvious. Rotting Christ "The Heretics" It is fair to say that the Greek stalwarts of the Black Metal scene now have a sound that rarely ventures into the territory so well tread on "Thy Mighty Contract" and "Non Serviam" but it is also fair to say that "The Heretics" sounds from start to finish like a band who firmly stamp themselves on the metal map for 2019. What album number thirteen from Rotting Christ does is take a measured approach to variation and repetition to build a memorable and lasting experience. The sound itself goes from dark and brooding metal and hard rock to almost Gothic metal proportions. Yet at the same time that familiar melodic warmth remains in situ throughout. More often than not there's that big soaring melodic riff riding the vocals like a surfer with his board. "The Voice of the Universe" does this superbly as does "The Sons of Hell". The overall feel the record as a whole leaves me with is one of ritualistic allure, tracks like "Hallowed Be Thy Name" and "Fire God and Fear" build well like powerful incantations being cited from voluminous tomes, flooding forwards intermittently with flowing dark melodies. It does remind me a lot of Behemoth ("The Satanist" Behemoth, not last years pompous bollocks Behemoth), with the theme of religion so heavily referenced but at the same time it feels like a much more cohesive effort than recent Behemoth keeping a level of consistency and restraint to the songwriting which holds the attention well. Only once does the album visit anything like Black Metal on "I Believe", here they base a poem by Nikolaos Kazantzakis at the centre of the chaotic and frantic pace and sadly it fails miserably on my ears, coming across as just filler. My only other criticism is that it does get a bit samey in places (namely the intros to each track). Otherwise it is a perfectly respectable piece of dark metal. C'mon, we can't this black metal anymore folks.	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0053.json.gz/line2402
__label__wiki	0.587076	0.587076	World Health Assembly \| Enabling Global Health Security through Health Systems Strengthening: Perspectives from Women Leaders Side Event Recent years have seen global health security emerge as a top priority for the international community. In addition to the human toll of outbreaks, disease – or the threat thereof – also has a significant impact on economic growth and other key development goals. Robust health systems are a critical factor to achieving the eleven Action Packages of the Global Health Security Agenda. But what does this look like in practice, and what are the characteristics of systems that facilitate greater security? Session at the 2017 CUGH Conference: The Global Health Security Agenda The Global Health Security Agenda (GHSA) was launched in February 2014 and is a growing partnership of over 50 nations, international organizations, and non-governmental stakeholders to help build countries’ capacity to help create a world secure from infectious disease threats. GHSA acknowledges the essential need for a multilateral and multi-sectoral approach to strengthen both the global capacity and nations' capacity to prevent, detect, and respond to infectious diseases threats. This session will review the successes and limitations of GHSA in its efforts to strengthen bo Passport to Leadership: Unlocking Potential of Individuals, Teams, and Nations Please join the USAID-funded, MSH-led Leadership, Management, and Governance (LMG) Project for an end-of-project event celebrating six years of learning across more than 90 countries. The LMG Project’s cross-cutting work in the social sector, disability rights, and priority health areas has linked the critical role of leadership development, strong management systems, and effective governance to sustainable development outcomes. Together we will discuss common challenges, adaptable approaches, and a way forward for building resilient health systems and inclusive societies. Please direct all press inquiries to Jordan Coriza at jcoriza@msh.org or by phone, 617.250.9107. Pharmaceutical regulators and academia come together in Accra to validate the Regional Centres of Regulatory Excellence’s new M&E tool MSH’s CEO Will Help Advise WHO on Vaccine Development Ethiopia Celebrates Impressive Gains in the Fight against TB From Hot Spots to Holy Places: Group Sales of Health Products Contribute to Women’s Empowerment and Better Health in Mali The purpose of MTaPS: Releasing 13 brief publications on the program’s objectives and expected outcomes	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0053.json.gz/line2405
__label__cc	0.709172	0.290828	ASIC ups levies despite Budget funding boost 1 April 2019by Mike Taylor Australia’s financial advice companies will pay levies totalling nearly $28 million under the latest funding regime outlined by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC), with a portion of that money being directed towards the money the regulator will use to pursue a tougher litigation approach. The costs are outlined in ASIC’s latest Cost Recover Implementation Statement, which reveals that financial advice firms will pay $24.226 million in cost recovery levies plus $3.728 million statutory industry levies. However, this sits well behind companies operating in the investment management, superannuation and related services sectors, which will pay $43.621 million in cost recovery levies, plus $15.503 million in in statutory industry levies. The increased levies are being imposed despite Budget funding increases for the regulator already announced ahead of tomorrow night’s Federal Budget. The Treasurer, Josh Frydenberg announced late last month that the Government would be providing more than $550 million in the 2019-20 Budget to help restore trust in Australia’s financial sector, with ASIC to be provided with more than $400 million in additional funding, representing on average a 25 per cent increase in its annual funding over last financial year. He said APRA would be provided with more than $150 million in additional funding, representing on average a 30 per cent increase in its annual funding. financial advice levy ASIC targets licensees over lack of AFCA membership Hacker hit with three-year jail stint for insider trading Receiver appointed to former OTC derivates issuer Insurance advisers may be safe from anti-hawking laws Permalink Submitted by Blair F on Mon, 2019-04-01 09:54 An investigation into ASIC is required. They appear conflicted in political affiliations and their cultural leanings, but also allow media driven sentiment and public perception to affect their prosecution and investigation decisions. Despite the transparency they expect of businesses and professions in their jurisdiction, they display none themselves and appear to arrogantly dismiss any request for information. Before any levy is increased, they should have to submit to a higher authority exactly what where and how any extra revenue will be used. When you have a legislated captured market of 'clients' and it is a authoritarian monopoly, it is easy to simply rort those under you to a point where, if it is your ultimate goal, you force a number out of the industry altogether. Permalink Submitted by Son of Yogi on Mon, 2019-04-01 11:48 MORE money so that when it comes to enforcement in the banking sector they can do MORE of nothing. It's like being pulled over by the police for speeding and the Officer saying "Hey Mr Banker we caught you on the radar doing 145 klm in the 100 zone... You better slow down or you could get fined $1.45. Well you all Have a nice day now.". Whilst if you're an independant adviser they'd take you back to the Station and 10 officers would beat you half to death. Yeah more money is the solution. i.e there are the resources, the equipment but as far as doing something that's another story. Permalink Submitted by XY on Mon, 2019-04-01 12:31 Lucky ASIC separated themselves from the Public Service, and can now pay themselves what ever they like. They wont need to rely so much on Bank gifts, and fancy dinners. They are making plenty of money - oops, paying themselves well. Permalink Submitted by Sir Douglas Her... on Mon, 2019-04-01 14:29 Is anyone interested in forming a body of advisers that would be interested in coming together aimed at reducing Government regulation and all these Government levies. The new group could represent us to Treasury, and help lift confidence in the sector. We'd commit to a code of ethics and the body would just represent Planners and Australians. We could call it some type of Financial Adviser Association or something along those words. It would be a first for Australia. I guess they'd be a risk of it being taken over by product providers and bribery payments but we'd stamp that out...hopefully. The Accountants have a similar group called CPA Australia as do Doctors. Any thoughts ? Permalink Submitted by ASICk Joke on Fri, 2019-04-05 13:07 ASIC are corrupt as mentioned in above comments. If the Lib's do a Lazarus and get re-elected, it is our professional duty to get a ground swell for an investigation into this non-public service group. The Mortgage Brokers within a short period of time gained enough public support to quell the nonsense from Haynes, clearly FPA and AFA are hopelessly inadequate, so we need to organise this ourselves post election assuming the Commies don't get in. Why not litigate: Empty threat or a sign of a teething tiger? Beaumaris adviser permanently banned by ASIC Frydenberg rules out super draw-down changes12 min 4 sec ago	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0053.json.gz/line2410
__label__cc	0.562151	0.437849	January 24, 2018 \| by Mitti Hicks New Hampshire Avenue “Illustrates How Diverse County Really Is,” Planning Experts Say Inside the beltway on Maryland’s State Route 650 is a road known to many as the “Gateway to Heaven” also known as New Hampshire Avenue. And notably so. There are dozens of religious organizations located on this one corridor and experts believe this one street reveals something special about the county. “It is one street that I think totally illustrates how diverse Montgomery County really is,” said Dan Reed, an urban planner and author of the blog “Just Up the Pike.” According to an article published by the Montgomery County Historical Society, there are at least 30 congregations on New Hampshire Avenue that represent various versions of Christianity in various languages; the Muslim Faith; the Cambodian Buddhist Society; and so much more. “Growing up and going to Blake High School and passing all of these facilities, I learned about religions I’ve never heard of before […] it’s amazing,” Reed said. There are few places in the region like this lane of faiths on New Hampshire Avenue with the possible exception of 16th Street in Washington D.C. , according to Robert Kronenberg, chief of the area 1 planning team at the county’s Planning Department. The reason? Kronenberg said it’s the cost of land. “In terms of why they’re there, the expense of the land was probably a part of it and as it follows the congregation of whom they serve as well.” So the next time you’re looking for a cultural experience, you may not have to travel far. Just head to your back yard. About Mitti Hicks Mitti Hicks is a multimedia journalist and community engagement specialist with Montgomery Community Media. She is passionate about telling stories that impact our community and may be reached at MHicks@mymcmedia.org and on Twitter @mittimegan. View all posts by Mitti Hicks county cultural diversity Dan Reed Just Up the Pike Montgomery Historical Society Montgomery History new hampshire avenue Robert Kronenberg silver spring spotlight-slider	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0053.json.gz/line2411
__label__cc	0.573177	0.426823	Cloudy with occasional rain showers. Low near 70F. Winds SSE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 60%.. Cloudy with occasional rain showers. Low near 70F. Winds SSE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 60%. Wired In: Ayush Kumar By Paul Wood pwood@news-gazette.com Paul Wood Each week, staff writer Paul Wood talks with high-tech leader. This week, meet AYUSH KUMAR, a University of Illinois senior studying computer engineering who's COO at Vitrix Health, a senior fellow at Illinois Ventures and student director at EntreCORPS Consulting. What made you decide to become an entrepreneur while still an undergraduate? Since I came on campus, I've had an itch to build something of my own. I remember in my Engineering 100 class one day we were talking about what our dreams job would be and my answer was unique because I wanted to see myself running my own company in the future. However, what made me want to become an entrepreneur as an undergraduate was because I realized that this was the perfect time. What I mean by that is that as an undergraduate, you can fail often and no one will hold it against you. By no means is Vitrix Health my first company on campus. I still remember freshman year ,working with fellow interns from State Farm to build a grocery ordering service on campus, and realizing a week before launch that we couldn't start the company because we had no way to transport the groceries. So at the end of day, I realized that being a student would be the best time to fail and I would be able to take risks with little consequences. What does Vitrix do? Vitrix offers oral-cancer screening technology that is affordable for places around the world with limited resources, starting in Argentina. How did you and co-founder Aashay Patel perfect this concept? We started this about a year when our mutual mentor Dr. Paul Magelli introduced Aashay and me. He found out that we were working on similar things. When we first met we really looked at how we could impact oral cancer in developing countries. After that we spoke to a lot of thought leaders who really taught us about bottom up design and making sure that the product we make fits the needs of our users. Since then my co-founder has gone to the poorest parts of India and field-tested prototypes that would soon lead to us making our first product. We also showed prototypes to thought leaders in the space so that we could get their feedback, which shaped what the final product and business would look like. These thought leaders were venture capitalists, CEOs and other medical technology providers who have been in the space for years. They have a better understanding of the market and we were really happy of all the feedback we have gotten so far and its amazing to see how the product has grown so far. Who else is on the team? CEO Aashay Patel and lead engineers Niki Mandhan and Mark O'Connor. You've also been a cybersecurity consulting intern at PricewaterhouseCoopers. How do these interests coincide? I think the biggest thing is that I've used my time at PwC to really learn about how big businesses work. I think working there gave me an intimate look on how businesses think. In my time there this summer, I worked with a lot of C-suite employees who really told me how I should be framing questions and how B2B sales work, which is something that is not touched upon a lot on campus. Another thing it helped me with was allowing be to work with many companies in the span of a summer which let me see a lot of different business problems and how to work through them. Since the summer I have taken everything I learned into Vitrix. You're a senior fellow at Illinois Ventures. You must be helping a lot of students with your experience, especially with venture capital. What do you enjoy most about that? I think the thing I enjoy the most is the ability to work with a student entrepreneurs and having a direct impact on their companies. I think one thing I really enjoy about working at Illinois Ventures is that even when we do not pursue an investment, we still work with students to make sure they succeed. Because of that we work closely with all startups in the University ecosystem which allows to see a lot of companies and make a lasting impact on all. With all these projects, how much sleep do you get? Not a lot. Every time I call home, my mom always mentions how much stress I'm taking and why I should stop taking so much stress. However, I have been working on my work life balance more as I get older. What's your best advice for someone who's starting up? Be humble and network. I think that being receptive about change and working with feedback is crucial to success. I think there is balance between being confident and being humble that every good entrepreneur needs to be but I think a lot of entrepreneurs become overconfident because of all the praise they hear about their companies but at Vitrix Health we love to hear contrarians so we get opposing viewpoints. We think that is great practice and make sure to have a few people who will test us and act as a devil's advocate. Did you ever make any mistakes that you learned from in your early years? I think I spent a lot of my time thinking that cold emails will not work. I also did not realize how much network mattered in the future. I now try to make sure that I go up to Chicago at least once a month just to meet with new people and maintain relationships with people I already know. A lot of young entrepreneurs think that their credentials or their product will carry them but I think that a strong network will ensure success in the future. TECH TIDBITS ... from AYUSH KUMAR Twitter handle, or Facebook or LinkedIn if you prefer: @TheLegitAyush Favorite app: Memrise, I'm using it to learn Russian. Book or Kindle? What are you reading right now? I recommend "Four Hour Work Week"; I am currently reading "The Prince." Do you have any wearable electronics? I have a Pebble smartwatch. Do you have an entrepreneur hero? I follow Peter Thiel religiously. Ayush Kumar, COO at Vitrix Health and a senior fellow at Illinois Ventures. He’s also student director at EntreCORPS Consulting. He’s a senior in computer engineering at the University of Illinois. Talking about his oral cancer instrument at Grainger Engineering Library on Friday, April 27, 2018. Paul Wood is a reporter at The News-Gazette. His email is pwood@news-gazette.com, and you can follow him on Twitter (@pvawood). 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__label__cc	0.666696	0.333304	Demario J. Horton James A. Jackson Elyria Police say two men arrested in robbing Rally's, kidnapping employees Zachary Srnis zsrnis@morningjournal.com @MJ_ZachSrnis on Twitter Elyria police arrested two men and charged them with felonies after they allegedly robbed Rally’s, 711 Cleveland St. in Elyria, on June 11 and used weapons to hold employees in a closet. Demario J. Horton, 29, of Cleveland, and James A. Jackson, 27, of Willoughby Hills, are facing charges of aggravated robbery, a first-degree felony, and kidnapping, a second-degree felony, according to an Elyria police news release. At 2:54 a.m., officers responded to the restaurant for three employees who said they had just been robbed. The employees stated two black males, wearing black hoodies, with the hoods pulled tight to their faces, entered the business through a side door which was not secured. One of the men was holding a box cutter type of object; the other was armed with a dark semi-automatic handgun, the release said. The men ordered the employees into a closet and instructed them to remain there. The employees were told if they failed to comply with this request, they would be hurt. The gunman ordered one of the employees to hand over his wallet and cell phone, which he did. The employees told officers while in the closet they heard loud banging sounds inside of the restaurant. It was later determined the men used a crowbar to try to open the safe. However, they were unsuccessful and fled without any money, the release said. The employees stated that after no longer hearing banging, they opened the closet door and the men were gone. At 3:08 a.m., Elyria police officers and Lorain County Sheriff's Office deputies conducted a traffic stop on a 2019 Toyota Highlander on state Route 57, North of East Broad Street, with Horton and Jackson inside. Evidence inside the Toyota was linked to the robbery, the release said. Both men were transported to the Lorain County Jail and will be held without bond until an appearance in Elyria Municipal Court. The two also have prior robbery convictions in Cuyahoga County, said Elyria police Capt. Chris Costantino. “Responding officers should be commended for their quick apprehension of these two dangerous individuals,” Costantino said. Elyria Police Demario J Horton Of Cleveland James A Jackson Of Willoughby Hills	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0053.json.gz/line2418
__label__wiki	0.558265	0.558265	Fake News Menace Rises, Now Creeps Into Corporate World A message on social media claimed that some real estate developers had defaulted on loans taken from Piramal Enterprises and its subsidiary Piramal Capital & Housing Finance (PCHFL). Updated:October 23, 2018, 11:40 AM IST After causing deaths and political drama, fake news gnawed its way into the corporate world when last week Piramal Enterprises Ltd found itself a victim to the same. According to a report by Economic Times a message on social media claimed that some real estate developers had defaulted on loans taken from Piramal Enterprises and its subsidiary Piramal Capital & Housing Finance (PCHFL). Almost as a testimony to the growing trend, a few weeks ago, Nestle was in a spot after a WhatsApp message alleged there were poisonous substances in the products of its pet care entity Purina Petcare India. In September, the Infibeam Avenues stock lost 71 percent (https://www.news18.com/news/business/e-commerce-firm-loses-70-of-its-value-in-a-day-after-whatsapp-rumour-1892639.html)of its market value on a single day after a WhatsApp message circulated among traders raised concerns over the ecommerce company’s accounting practices. The message was attributed to Equirus Securities, which denied issuing any such information. In July, Kerala-based Kalyan Jewellers claimed to have taken a hit of Rs 500 crore due to a spate of fake messages and videos on social media about the brand and its products. According to Aditya Gupta, cofounder of iGenero, besides advertising to allay concerns and misinformation, companies can do little to prevent these instances. “At least on Facebook and Twitter, companies can write to them and they can act by blocking this content from people’s feed. But on WhatsApp it is very tough. The sheer reach and volume of the content is so high on the platform,” Gupta said. While some companies don’t take the need for response and reputation management as seriously in India, larger ones such as Hindustan Unilever have big command centres set up to tackle such situations, said Zafar Rais, CEO of Mindshift Interactive. “Having a social media agency alone is not enough. Having proper monitoring tools in place that can capture data before it spirals into something bigger is important. We have built a base of digital evangelists and influencers for some of our brands to help tackle situations like these,” said Rais. Corporate World iGenero \| Edited by: Ahona Sengupta 38,892.24 -4.47 ( -0.01%)	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0053.json.gz/line2420
__label__wiki	0.854625	0.854625	Quick links... All Star Game 2019 Cleveland Browns Indians Cavaliers Ohio State 2021 NFL Draft SportsBaseballIndians Indians blank White Sox 5-0 in rain-shortened game Posted: 7:05 PM, May 09, 2019 Joe Robbins/Getty Images CLEVELAND, OH - MAY 09: Francisco Lindor #12 of the Cleveland Indians hits a double to deep right field to drive in a run in the fifth inning against the Chicago White Sox at Progressive Field on May 9, 2019 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) CLEVELAND — Carlos Carrasco held Chicago to two hits, Jordan Luplow hit his first two home runs of the season and the Cleveland Indians defeated the White Sox 5-0 on Thursday in a game that was called after five innings following a rain delay of 2 hours, 34 minutes. The rain began to fall steadily in the third inning and continued before the umpires called for the tarp prior to the top of the sixth. The rain stopped and the tarp was briefly pulled after about two hours, and the grounds crew worked on the infield. The tarp was placed back on the field because the radar showed more rain was headed to the area. The game was called at 5:28 p.m. during a heavy rain. Chicago right fielder Charlie Tilson slipped and fell on the wet grass in the fifth as he camped under a fly ball hit by Francisco Lindor that landed for an RBI double. The play capped a three-run inning and the game was stopped a few minutes later. Carrasco (3-3) struck out six and didn’t walk a batter. The right-hander gave up an infield hit to José Abreu in the first before retiring the next nine hitters. Yonder Alonso doubled with two outs in the fourth, but Carrasco struck out James McCann to end an 11-pitch at-bat. Carrasco allowed a career-high four home runs against Seattle on Saturday. Luplow hit solo homers in the second and fifth off Manny Banuelos (2-2) helping Cleveland gain a split of the four-game series. Chicago’s left-hander had a rocky second inning in which he gave up a leadoff homer to Luplow, a wild pitch that allowed a runner to score from second base and three walks. Luplow’s first home run landed in the left field bleachers. After Jake Bauers and Roberto Perez drew one-out walks, Banuelos’ pitch to Tyler Naquin was in the dirt. The ball skipped away from McCann, who had trouble locating it. The ball rolled toward Chicago’s dugout and Bauers scored standing up by the time McCann retrieved it. Banuelos appeared to get hit on the upper part of his pitching arm by Carlos Santana’s one-hop grounder to the mound. Banuelos recovered to pick up the ball, but threw wildly to first. Santana was given a hit and took second on the throwing error. Banuelos struck out the final two hitters of the inning. Luplow homered to center with one out in the fifth. Roberto Perez added an RBI single. José Ramirez singled in the first and has reached base in 18 consecutive games, the longest active streak in the AL. White Sox: OF Leury Garcia (bruised thumb) started for the first time since Monday and was hitless in two at-bats. Indians: RHP Mike Clevinger (strained muscle in upper back) has played catch several times this week. He’s expected to return in June. White Sox: RHP Dylan Covey (0-1, 4.50 ERA) will make his first career start against Toronto in the opener of a three-game series Friday. Indians: RHP Cody Anderson (0-1, 11.12 ERA) is scheduled for his second start of the season in the opener of a three-game series in Oakland on Friday.	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0053.json.gz/line2421
__label__wiki	0.830667	0.830667	GOP Strategist Calls Ocasio-Cortez 'The Little Girl' on Fox Business Network By Christina Zhao On 1/5/19 at 3:11 PM EST U.S. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Fox News Democrats Republican campaign consultant Ed Rollins called Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) "the little girl" during an appearance on Fox Business Network yesterday. During a segment on Lou Dobbs Tonight on Friday, the pro-Trump Great America PAC chairman made the remark and rebuked Ocasio-Cortez's proposal to increase taxes for the rich as well as her ambitious plan to fight climate change. Rollins also slammed freshman Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-Mich) for vowing to take down President Donald Trump and "impeach the motherf**er," saying that Democratic women are making a mistake by letting Tlaib "out front with her mouth." Following the comments, Ocasio-Cortez fired back at Rollins on Twitter a day later. "GOP loves to insult my intelligence, yet offers this* as their best + most seasoned opposition to my policy proposals," she tweeted, alongside a clip of Rollins' Fox Business Network appearance. "If anything, this dude is a walking argument to tax misogyny at 100%. Republicans rob everyone the opportunity of real policy debate by resorting to this." GOP loves to insult my intelligence, yet offers this as their best most seasoned opposition to my policy proposals. If anything, this dude is a walking argument to tax misogyny at 100% _ Republicans rob everyone the opportunity of real policy debate by resorting to this. https://t.co/Yk3BTHbtxv â Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (@AOC) January 5, 2019 Earlier today, the freshman Democrat defended her fellow freshman colleague after Tlaib told a crowd "we're gonna go in there and impeach he motherf***er"—referring to Trump—at a MoveOn.org event on Thursday night. Following her profanity-laced remark, Republicans quickly moved to condemn Tlaib, including the president, who declared the Michigan Democrat "dishonored herself" and "her family" by being "highly disrespectful to the United States of America" to reporters in the Rose Garden. "Republican hypocrisy at its finest: saying that Trump admitting to sexual assault on tape is just 'locker room talk,' but scandalizing themselves into faux-outrage when my sis says a curse word in a bar," Ocasio-Cortez tweeted this morning. "GOP lost entitlement to policing women's behavior a long time ago. Next." Commenting on the incident, Democrat David Cicilline told Newsweek that he doesn't "use that kind of language" but pointed out that "the reality is, there are people who feel very strongly about this administration and the way this president has undermined core American values and consider him to be a real threat to things that we care about in this country." Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez addresses the crowd gathered at La Boom night club in Queens on November 6, 2018 in New York City. On Friday, Ed Rollins referred to Ocasio-Cortez as "the little girl" during an appearance on Fox Business Network. Getty/Rick Loomis GOP Strategist Calls Ocasio-Cortez 'The Little Girl' on Fox Business Network \| U.S. Ocasio-Cortez: GOP Hypocritical on Tlaib's Swearing Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Dancing Twitter Page Created Ocasio-Cortez Mocks Republicans After Dancing Video	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0053.json.gz/line2422
__label__wiki	0.796425	0.796425	https://www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/lists/seasonal/books-we-cant-wait-to-read-this-summer.html Photograph by Chris J Ratcliffe, Getty Green spaces like London’s Hyde Park are perfect spots for diving into a great book that illuminates far-away places. 12 travel books you won’t be able to put down this summer These great new reads take you on journeys from Papua New Guinea to Paris. By Amy Alipio Books are essential items to pack for summer travels, right next to the sunscreen and shades. They may not protect you from UV rays, but they help map itineraries, decode cultural mysteries, give historical context, and, most of all, send your imagination soaring to places you never dreamed you’d go. These 12 recently published books—set in places from Hawaii to Zambia—challenge you to take a break from the overwhelming options of your streaming service to focus on the simple, summery act of reading (or listening to) words on a page. Mistress of the Ritz, by Melanie Benjamin Paris’s Hotel Ritz, which opened on the Place Vendôme in 1898, is legendary for its hospitality and refined glamour. But in this inspired-by-true-events WWII tale, hotel manager Claude Auzello, and his American wife, Blanche, go from hosting the likes of Coco Chanel and F. Scott Fitzgerald to dealing with Nazi commandants, who use the hotel as a headquarters when they occupy the French capital. The Floating Feldmans, by Elyssa Friedland Take a big dysfunctional family, reunite them for the first time in 10 years on a Caribbean cruise ship they can’t escape, and add endless buffets, blindfolded pie-eating contests, and impromptu conga lines on the sundeck. What could possibly go wrong? Both cruising fans and skeptics alike will get a laugh out of this story of a family trying to stay afloat. Summer of 69, by Elin Hilderbrand Ideal to tuck into a beach tote, Hilderbrand’s nostalgic novel evokes 1969 Nantucket, where the Levins annually spend the summer in a historic family home. Their island traditions—takeout from Susie’s Snack Bar at the end of Straight Wharf, beach afternoons at Ram Pasture—are set against a backdrop of national change: civil rights marches, anti-war protests, Woodstock, and the Apollo 11 moon landing. The Old Drift, by Namwali Serpell This epic novel following the lives of three intertwined families spans a history of Zambia, from the birth of the nation to its near future. Prepare to be surprised by inventive storytelling and settings that range from Victoria Falls to the Zambia National Academy of Science. Smith’s newest detective series kicks off in Sweden. Courtesy Pantheon Books The Department of Sensitive Crimes, by Alexander McCall Smith Although set in Malmö and elsewhere around Sweden, and centered on a special crimes investigative team, this mystery novel isn’t Nordic noir like The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo. Instead, expect breezy wit and articulate characters solving mysteries in Scandinavian locales, from the astonishingly prolific author of the No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency series. Hungry: Eating, Road-Tripping, and Risking It All with the Greatest Chef in the World, by Jeff Gordinier Food writer Gordinier accompanies Danish superstar chef René Redzepi on his global road trip seeking perfect meals and innovative ways of cooking, from tortillas in Oaxaca to foraged mushrooms in Sydney. This smorgasbord of a tale will have travelers tasting every meal with renewed appreciation. La Passione: How Italy Seduced the World, by Dianne Hales Hales landed in Italy on a whim years ago—and fell hard for everything about the place. Since then she’s “homed in on specific passions”: Florence for art, Rome for antiquities, Assisi for saints, Piedmont for wines, Milan for fashion, and Emilia-Romagna for “its food and fast cars.” She proves an enthusiastic tour guide through an Italophile’s Italy. The Buried: An Archaeology of the Egyptian Revolution, by Peter Hessler Hessler moved to Cairo with his wife and twin daughters in 2011, just as the revolutionary wave known as the Arab Spring arrived in Egypt. Personal and political are intertwined as he studies Egyptian Arabic, travels to archaeological digs at Abydos, and learns about local culture with the help of Sayyid, an insightful neighborhood garbage collector. Ten Years a Nomad, by Matthew Kepnes You know him on social media as Nomadic Matt. Matt Kepnes’s 118K followers on Twitter turn to him for his candid insights, budget-saving tips, and an infectious curiosity about the world. This memoir of 10 years on the road gets to the heart of why he travels—and why he came home. The rapid decline of a native language set Kulick off on his journey to Papua New Guinea. Courtesy Algonquin Books A Death in the Rainforest: How a Language and a Way of Life Came to an End in Papua New Guinea, by Don Kulick Anthropologist Kulick spent some 30 years visiting an isolated community in Papua New Guinea: trying to learn the language and the culture, making friends and watching children grow, but also dodging ambushes and witnessing deep changes to the villagers’ way of life. In the foreword, he acknowledges his white male privilege and the risks of “speaking for” others. But, “if anthropology as a way of approaching the world has a single message,” he writes, “it is that we learn from difference.” Around the World in 80 Trains: A 45,000-Mile Adventure, by Monisha Rajesh Rajesh has a serious obsession with trains. She traveled 25,000 miles around India on 80 trains for her first book. Here, she boards the Eurostar from London’s St Pancras station to travel 45,000 miles on trains through Russia, China, Japan, Canada, the U.S., North Korea, and beyond. “Trains are rolling libraries of information,” she writes, “and all it takes is to reach out to passengers to bind together their tales.” Aloha Rodeo: Three Hawaiian Cowboys, The World’s Greatest Rodeo, and a Hidden History of the American West, by David Wolman and Julian Smith Wolman and Smith lasso a little-known story of how three native Hawaiian cousins stunned the early-1900s rodeo world by winning the world championship in steer roping. Their success brought to American attention the culture of the paniolo, the Hawaiian cowboys who had been herding cattle on the islands since the late 1700s. Amy Alipio is senior editor of National Geographic Travel.	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0053.json.gz/line2428
__label__wiki	0.823306	0.823306	Instant Replay: Kings End Losing Streak After Wild Replay Review By James Ham Published Nov 20, 2016 at 9:00 PM \| Updated at 9:00 PM PST on Nov 20, 2016 James Ham SACRAMENTO -- The streak is over. After dropping their previous four games, the Sacramento Kings rode a ruckus Golden 1 Center crowd to come away with a 102-99 victory over the Toronto Raptors. But it didn’t come without plenty of drama. As the game clock expired, Terrence Ross buried a 28-foot 3-pointer to tie the game and send it to overtime. Upon further review, DeMarcus Cousins tipped the ball slightly, starting the clock early and giving Sacramento the huge win. With Cousins struggling early to stay on the floor, Rudy Gay stuffed the stat sheet against his former team. The 6-foot-8 forward finished the game with 23 points, nine rebounds, four assists and three blocks in the win. Cousins managed to play just nine minutes in the first half due to foul trouble, but he got it going in the second half. Sacramento’s All-Star center finished the evening with 19 points, 10 rebounds and four assists while knocking down 3-for-6 from long range. Dave Joerger mixed up his starting lineup, pushing Arron Afflalo and Kosta Koufos to the bench in favor of Darren Collison and Matt Barnes. Afflalo found his rhythm early, scoring all 14 of his points before the intermission. Koufos added eight points, six rebounds and blocked three shots in 26 reserve minutes. Collison set his teammates up first before getting his own offense going. He finished with a team-high nine assists and added 15 points in his first start of the season. With all of the attention focused on the high-scoring combination of DeMar DeRozan and Kyle Lowry, big man Jonas Valanciunas got loose for Toronto. The 7-footer missed the previous matchup between these two teams, but on Sunday night he went off for 23 points on 9-for-18 shooting and added 13 rebounds. He was all elbows around the rim, but for one of the few times this season, DeMarcus Cousins was outscored by an opposing big. Lowry went off for 25 points, grabbed eight rebounds, including two of three free throws in the final minute to draw the Raptors to within three. He also grabbed eight rebounds, handed out six assists and picked up two steals in the loss. For the second time this season, Sacramento held DeRozan under 30 points, which has only happened three times over the Raptors first 13 games. DeRozan managed to score just 12 points on 3-for-15 from the field and veteran wing DeMarre Carroll hit 3-of-6 from downtown on his way to 17 points. STANDOUT PERFORMER Afflalo and Koufos took the move to the second unit like pros. Afflalo brought the offense early and Koufos energized the defense all night. With the game hanging in the balance midway through the fourth quarter, Gay hit a 3-pointer from the elbow and then came up with a huge steal and breakaway dunk to give the Kings the lead. It was a tight game all the way down the stretch, but Gay gave his team a tremendous boost. Sacramento not only has 13 healthy bodies in uniform, they have another two up in Reno getting minutes with the Bighorns. The Kings finish up their five-game homestand with the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday followed by the Houston Rockets on Friday night at Golden 1 Center. Copyright CSN BAY	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0053.json.gz/line2431
__label__wiki	0.58115	0.58115	NBC10 In Motion Making your way in the big city and beyond And You Think Philadelphia's Traffic Is the Worst The Schuylkill Expressway, however, is near the top for worst stretches of highway in America, according to Inrix By Dan Stamm Published Feb 20, 2017 at 12:54 PM \| Updated at 12:58 PM EST on Feb 20, 2017 How Bad Is Philly's Traffic? //www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/How-Bad-Is-Philly_s-Traffic__Philadelphia-414258463.html Philly's clogged roads are not even near the top of a new study analyzing the worst cities for sitting in traffic. (Published Monday, Feb. 20, 2017) It might not seem like it to regular drivers of the Schuylkill Expressway but Philadelphia is nowhere near the worst city when it comes to time wasted sitting in traffic even if the Schuylkill is one of the worst roads, a new traffic study found. Philadelphia ranked 51st out of 1,064 cities examined in transportation analytics firm Inrix’s 2016 Global Traffic Scorecard's most congested cities. Philadelphia placed 51st on the Traffic Scorecard -- up from 71st last year) and 93rd on Inrix’s list of city congestion – up from 145th last year – as drivers spent almost 38 hours in rush hour congestion last year. Top News: PR Governor Faces Protests Over Scandal, and More Los Angles, California, where drivers spent 104 hours stuck in rush hour traffic, topped the list with Moscow, Russia and New York, New York rounding out the list. Philly might not make the top of the congestion list but the Schuylkill Expressway (Interstate 76) from Exit 332 (West Conshohocken) to Exit 343 (Spring Garden Street) is the ninth worst stretch of highway in America, featuring 58 total hours of delays for drivers during the evening rush. LA Is the Most Clogged City in the World: Traffic Study Feel free to complain about your least favorite area roadway in the comments section below.	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0053.json.gz/line2432
__label__cc	0.688477	0.311523	Tagged in: ‘Best Neighborhood’ Showing 12 of 401 5 Affordable Suburbs and Neighborhoods Around San Diego San Diego is well-known for its sunny weather and expansive beaches, which is why people from all over the world flock to this city for... 06.28.2019·Sandra Chen Neighborhoods.com "The Best" Methodology It's no secret that we care a lot about neighborhoods, and there's a good reason for it. After all, your neighborhood goes a long way in... 06.03.2019·Neighborhoods.com Writer 5 Suburban Cities With Easy Commutes to Houston Over the past decade, Houston has experienced tremendous growth. Not only has it become a major player in the oil and gas industry,... 05.15.2019·Lauren LaBorde Chicago Local Life Meet My Neighborhood: Portage Park, Chicago A resident of Chicago my entire life, I grew up in Portage Park and have since moved to the fringes of it, on the border of Old... 05.11.2019·Katrina Wlodarczyk These 5 Austin Neighborhoods Are Millennial Magnets For urbanites in that middle ground between Gen X and Z, Austin consistently ranks among the country’s most desirable cities... 04.05.2019·Taylor Tobin What is the difference between Las Vegas and Paradise, Nevada? Like most cities, Las Vegas is split up into a variety of neighborhoods: Spring Valley,... 04.04.2019·Drea Swindall 5 Best Neighborhoods to See Celebs in Los Angeles Aside from the great weather and scenic views, Los Angeles is probably best known throughout the world as a hotspot for celebrities.... 6 of the Best Chicago Neighborhoods to Catch Live Theater All the world’s a stage—and Chicago knows it. Whether you want to catch a Broadway show or see some experimental... Washington D.C. Real Estate The 4 Best D.C. Neighborhoods to See Independent Theater Are you one of the thousands of folks who wasn’t able to snag a ticket to “Hamilton” at the Kennedy Center? Fear... 03.27.2019·Alyssa Huntley The Most Affordable Neighborhoods in Oakland Moving to Oakland to be near family or looking for an affordable spot to live that’s commuting distance from San Francisco?... 03.22.2019·Gia Liu 5 Reasons Why Living in Southeast Austin Is the Best Austin is attracting many potential homebuyers who are interested in settling down within the city limits. Famously considered the... Master-Planned Communities in Katy, TX Katy is a fantastic place to live just outside of Houston. It’s connected to the city by Interstate 10 and is close... A Neighborhood Guide to Celebrating St. Patrick's Day in Chicago In Chicago, St. Patrick’s Day is the day that everyone is Irish. From the dyeing of the Chicago River to the South Side Irish... 5 Chicago Suburbs With the Best Downtowns CHECK OUT MORE FROM OUR '7 DAYS OF SUBURBS' WEEK Living in Chicago can be expensive, and, let’s face it, sometimes... National Market Trends 10 Atlanta Neighborhoods Where You Can Afford a Home Based on the City's Median Income Living in a city full of resplendent real estate doesn’t feel as welcoming if you can’t afford to buy a home. How affordable... 4 Austin Suburbs With the Best Downtowns Austin currently finds itself in the middle of a major population boom. Due to its solid economic growth, a significant tech presence,... 9 Houston Neighborhoods That Aren't Prone to Flooding With Hurricane Harvey still on the minds of many Houston residents, it shouldn’t be a surprise that many homebuyers are looking for... 02.19.2019·Baylea Jones Best Places to Live Around Disney World Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida offers so much fun and excitement that visitors... National Local Life 8 Most Walkable Neighborhoods in Tampa With an average Walk Score of 50, Tampa may not be the country’s most walkable city. But whether you’re looking for a... 02.14.2019·Natalie Keith Las Vegas Local Life Best Las Vegas Neighborhoods for Cheese Lovers Las Vegas is known for many things, but did you know it’s also a great city for finding some of the best cheese? From charcuterie... 02.04.2019·Kayla Dean Los Angeles Local Life Best Neighborhoods in Los Angeles for Newcomers Moving to a new city is never easy, especially one as huge as Los Angeles. Not only are there unspoken rules about being a good neighbor... Austin Local Life 4 Best Austin Neighborhoods for Sunday Funday After a long work week, plenty of Austinites eagerly anticipate weekend relaxation, but in this extremely active city,... 5 Things to Expect When Moving to the Miracle Mile in Los Angeles It doesn’t matter if you’re from a different part of town or if you’re from another state—settling into a new... Where to Move Best Neighborhood	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0053.json.gz/line2436
__label__cc	0.51669	0.48331	Horror-On-Sea 2018 Interview: Actor Andrew Dawe-Collins talks ‘Pitchfork’ With the new slasher-style horror Pitchfork selected to play at the Horror-on-Sea Film Festival on Friday 19th January. I got chance to ask actor Andrew Dawe-Collins about what makes the film stand out in the genre, preparing for the role of Ben Holister Sr. / Pa and his favourite scenes in the movie. What can we expect from the film Pitchfork? A cool, modern day slasher that pays tribute to the 80’s slasher films that writer, director, Glenn Douglas Packard grew up on. His love for the genre is easy to see in this film. But he also does a great job of giving us a fresher take on what a slasher film HERO is. Surprises a plenty in this film! Can you tell me a little bit about your character? Ben Holister Sr. or Pa, as he is referred to throughout the film. He’s a creep and nowhere near as bright as he thinks he is. A bully always trying to prove he is the man in charge. How did you become involved in the film? I answered a casting call on a site called Backstage.com. It’s a pay site but I was looking to go from small time indy projects to something a little bit more polished. The character fit my age range and sorta fit my physical description…cept, I think I am a bit more unique looking than even Glenn had imagined. Anyway, I got a response from Glenn and I sent in an audition tape, talked a few more time with him and eventually landed the role. It has been an amazing journey since then. What preparation did you do to play such an intense character? I love the horror genre, it is one of my favourite film genres. This character was a chance to play a major role in a film genre I loved so I was taking this seriously! Before we all got together for our first full cast read though I had a chance to sit down with the other characters who were in my Pitchfork film family, Rachel Carter ‘MA’ and Daniel Wilkinson ‘Ben Jr’. We spent hours talking, creating our family history and how we functioned as an extremely dysfunctional family. I just built on it from there. Knowing who I was and how I became Ben Sr. helped me with each and every scene. What was it like working on the set of Pitchfork? Amazing! As an actor I learned so much about my craft by working with this group of incredible actors! On set it was a very professional atmosphere but also mixed with a ton of fun. Our scenes were so intense, long shooting days, very emotional, very hot, Michigan summers can be so hot and humid, and we had both. But what surprised me was how quickly after Glenn would wrap for the day, the entire place would just transform into a Northern Michigan summer night. Friends and family, sitting around a relaxing campfire, chowing down on hotdogs and burgers. Having a few beers and sharing stories. People from all over the country just naturally slipping into a Northern Michigan summer lifestyle, then, one by one drifting off to our rooms to get a few hours rest and prepare for the next day. What do you think makes Pitchfork stand out in the slasher genre? It really challenges some stereo types. What really makes a family a family? What really makes a hero a HERO. You just might rethink both after watching Pitchfork. All the characters are so rich and Glenn gives each and every one of them a chance to shine. What was your favourite scene to film in the movie? The kitchen scene was easily the most fun! As you watch the film, you see some disturbing a scary stuff…but you ain’t seen disturbing and scary until you see Ma walk out into that kitchen. But my personal favourites were for sure the basement scenes. So much great character interactions, so intense and unexpected. And Ma’s green grass and brown earth monologue is brilliant! Do you have any other projects which you are working on at the moment? I just wrapped my scenes as Cal in a very promising feature film. A Detroit based crime/thriller/horror film called Devil’s Night: Dawn of the Nain Rouge. Based on the Detroit urban legend of The Naine Rouge which goes all the way back to the days of the French occupation of Detroit and the native American curse they called the Naine Rouge. It has an amazing cast, local talent and some international talent as well. This was my second time working with an Emmy nominated director, Sam Logan Khaleghi! Sam is brilliant and everything he does is simply fantastic. Watch for this in 2018 I promise you will love it. Seriously, keep an eye on this film, it is going to be special. What advice would you give to someone who is looking to get into acting? WORK ON YOUR CRAFT! In Detroit we have a saying, “Detroit, we hustle harder.” If you are serious about acting then get your ass out there and hustle up some auditions, if you get auditions you get gigs, plain and simple. Don’t be afraid to step outside your comfort zones. Don’t be discouraged by the tremendous amount of rejections you will receive. Learn what you can and then move forward, it does zero amount of good to dwell on it. Always move forward, attack this with a positive mind set and just like me you will discover that you are having the most wonderful time of your life. I love this! Pitchfork will be playing at the Horror-on-Sea Festival on Friday 19th January at 12:30pm. You can also read our interview with Pitchfork director Glenn Douglas Packard right here. Tags : Andrew Dawe-Collins, Horror-On-Sea, Horror-On-Sea Festival 2018, Interview, Pitchfork	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0053.json.gz/line2437
__label__cc	0.672779	0.327221	Review: Wishes come true in magical Peter Pan prequel in Northampton Dan Starkey as Smee, Greg Haiste as Black Stache, Ian Harris as Lord Aster, plus company. Picture: Manuel Harlan Lawrence John Published: 14:43 Monday 05 December 2016 Lawrence John reviews Peter and the Starcatcher at the Royal & Derngate, Northampton In life there are times when we all go on what we would call a flight of fancy. It whisks us away, lets us dream of what could be or what we would like to see happen to us. It seems as if all you need to do to make something happen is to wish for it so hard it will come true. The company use an array of props to tell the story - including umbrellas. Picture: Manuel Harlan These wishes are part of this engaging and enlightening production of Peter and the Starcatcher. In play by Rick Elice, which is based on the novel by Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson, we see a group of children and adults go on an adventure in which they chase their dreams. These dreams are of a better world or a better life. To make their dreams come true, they need 'star stuff' - and you have to be a starcatcher to have this magic powder. The audience, who sat spellbound throughout, do not have star stuff, so they have to use of the power of their imaginations. This is where the magic of the theatre comes to the forefront. The stage for this production is sparse - all we need to see the story unfold is in our mind's eye. In fact at the start of the play the cast call on us to go with them on this journey and to imagine we are aboard a ship, in fact two ships ready to set sail. Evelyn Hoskins as Molly, Michael Shea as Boy and ensemble. Picture: Manuel Harlan The production team have come up with ingenious ways of firing our imaginations through the creative use of props such as ropes, pulleys, lights, chairs, trunks, stepladders, umbrellas, smoke and bubbles. The cast of 12 play in total 17 different roles, adding to the non-stop action and non-stop adrenaline rush of this adventure. What we are witnessing is a prequel to Peter Pan. We learn how Peter Pan became the boy who never grew up and how he reached Never Never Land. Each one of the cast has a chance to shine, but the three around which the plot hangs are Evelyn Hoskins as Molly, Greg Haiste as Black Stache and Michael Shea as boy. If you are going to ever catch a falling star and put in your pocket, then become a Starcatcher and catch this play before it disappears. * Peter and the Starcatcher is at Royal & Derngate in Northampton until December 31. Call 01604 624811 or visit www.royalandderngate.co.uk to book. THEATRE REVIEW: Edmond de Bergerac, at Royal & Derngate	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0053.json.gz/line2443
__label__wiki	0.874486	0.874486	Councilwoman found in violation of Ethics Ordinance, no sanctions administered by Ryan Higgs The City of Denton’s Board of Ethics convened in a “special called” meeting at City Hall on Wednesday evening, where a four-member panel unanimously ruled that Councilwoman Deb Armintor, who represents At Large Place 5, had violated the city’s Ethics Ordinance. Councilman Paul Meltzer, who represents At Large Place 6, was also scheduled to be at the ethics hearing on Wednesday but was unable to attend due to a family emergency, according to chairman Jesse Davis. Meltzer’s ethics hearing will be rescheduled to a later date, according to the Board of Ethics. Though Armintor was found to be in violation of the city’s Ethics Ordinance, they ruled not to administer sanctions against Armintor for voting on matters relating to a polling location at UNT in early March, according to the North Texas Daily. “Last night’s decision made zero sense to me, and whatever deliberations occurred last night by the committee after all the evidence was presented and heard were made behind closed doors,” Armintor said in a Facebook post. “I look forward to the tape recording of that meeting being made public so that everyone can hear what happened for themselves.” The four-member panel included two new members, Ronnie Mohair, who was appointed by District 1 representative Councilman Gerard Hudspeth, and Rob Rayner, who was appointed by District 4 representative Councilman John Ryan. The remaining members of the panel included temporary chairperson Don Cartwright and board member Karen McDaniels. Ethics board member, Ron Johnson, who brought forth the ethics complaint against Armintor and Meltzer, noted that while he did not necessarily agree with the Ethics Ordinance in its current form, it needed to be upheld. Armintor said that she viewed the advisory opinion regarding her ability to deliberate on matters relating to UNT, which was drafted by Davis and delivered by Johnson, as an “ill-informed advisory opinion.” “I decided not to let a bad opinion get in the way of doing my duty to the public [regarding] voting rights and access,” Armintor said in a Facebook post. “My vote did not violate anything in the ethics ordinance. Not a thing.” Featured Image: Jesse Davis addresses of the Board of Ethics at the Feb. 20, 2019 meeting. Image by: Trevor Seibert. Board of EthicsCity Councildeb armintorethics boardJesse Davis Ryan Higgs Denton Square is now chain-free UNT offers counseling services to students Community mourns bus crash victims	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0053.json.gz/line2446
__label__wiki	0.551849	0.551849	Hamza ready for more Test cricket MORGAN PIEK Zubayr Hamza - Cricinfo The Cape Cobras batsman, Zubayr Hamza, could be set for another start for the Proteas during this weeks’ first Test against Sri Lanka in Durban. Hamza, replaced the Proteas captain, Faf du Plessis, during the third Test against Pakistan, and scored 41 and a duck on debut. With Du Plessis back following his one-Test suspension, Theunis de Bruyn is set to be the match to make way in the Proteas batting line-up. After having his first taste of the sport at the highest possible level, Hamza feels that he is ready for more Test cricket. “There was respect for the opposition, but for me, at the end of the day, it was all about playing each on merit. “Fortunately there were a couple of bad balls which I could pounce on. I enjoy it, but the intensity was at a high level, but I enjoyed that because that brings out the competitive nature in both bowler and batsman. “The adrenalin helped with the intensity levels. The first Test between South Africa and Sri Lanka at Kingsmead starts on Wednesday. @MorganPiek OFM Sport Proteas look to continue purple patch Jordaan excited about Griquas debut Pietesen to make Shark return against Griquas SA Students claim silver at Summer Universiade in Italy Morgan Piek is the sport editor and anchor for OFM and Bloemfontein Courant. When his not in studio or at his desk he can be found spending time with his wife and baby boy.He is a keen trail- runner and will grab any opportunity to hit the veld or mountains and soak up the free vitamin D on offer by the African sun, and lives by the words “What comes easy won’t last, what lasts won’t come easy”.	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0053.json.gz/line2447
__label__wiki	0.964131	0.964131	S Lanka votes in local poll, eyes on Marxist vote Written by: Staff \| Published: Thursday, March 30, 2006, 16:07 [IST] COLOMBO, Mar 30 (Reuters) Sri Lankans voted today in local government elections widely seen as a litmus test of the popularity of President Mahinda Rajapakse's hardline Marxist allies that could impact on a fragile peace process. Polls in and near Tamil Tiger areas across most of the island's north and east have been put back six months on security worries and, with only a handful of frontline areas voting, attention was concentrated on the majority Sinhalese south. The Marxist JVP backed Rajapakse in last November's presidential election and votes with him in parliament but is contesting local polls separately. Analysts say it wants to increase its control beyond the one council it currently holds. The JVP, along with the much smaller JHU, a party of Buddhist monks, has long opposed making concessions to the rebel Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE). Keeping JVP support is seen as limiting government options at upcoming peace talks. ''Whether or not people vote on the peace process it will certainly have an impact on it,'' said Paikiasothy Saravanamuttu, executive director of the Centre for Policy Alternatives in Colombo. ''How well the JVP does will indicate how much room for manoeuvre Mahinda has.'' The elections commission said around 40 to 45 percent of voters had cast their ballots by midday, lower than at previous local polls. Unlike in some previous years, there was no violence, the commission said. At the last local polls in 2002, the opposition United National Party, then in power, won almost all councils. JVP took only one. Analysts say the ruling party usually does best and expect the United Peoples' Freedom Alliance, which includes Rajapakse's Sri Lanka Freedom Party, to be the main winner. Voters said local issues and not the peace process would decide the poll, something analysts says could help the JVP, seen by some as more efficient than the mainstream parties. ''This is just an election for council members,'' 46-year-old factory manager Sudath Anil told Reuters at a polling station. ''It's not about the peace process. We need the councils to build roads, remove garbage and do other sanitary development work.'' Results of the election are due in the early hours of Friday. MARXIST MARRIAGE IN BALANCE? If the JVP notably expands its share of the vote, analysts say Rajapakse may face a simple choice -- either take a tough line with the LTTE rebels that might cause direct talks next month to collapse, or cut his ties with the Marxists. A string of suspected rebel attacks in the north and east followed Rajapakse's election, and all but destroyed a 2002 ceasefire and heightened fears of a return to a two-decade civil war that has killed more than 64,000 people. Tensions have fallen since the two sides agreed to talk, but even before a second round of talks in Geneva in mid-April analysts fear the process is already deadlocked, with each accusing the other of breaking promises made at the first round. Norway said today that truce broker Erik Solheim and new Norwegian envoy Jon Hanssen-Bauer would make a flying visit to Sri Lanka next week ahead of the talks. The Tigers said they would be willing to attend but might not agree to a date for a third round. ''Things are boiling on all fronts,'' said Janes' Defence Weekly analyst Iqbal Athas. ''I think the LTTE probably will go to Geneva, but they will go to scream so that the world hears them. Whether there is escalation and an outbreak of war will depend on how things shape up there.'' Story first published: Thursday, March 30, 2006, 16:07 [IST] Extinction of Great Indian Bustard, lesser florican: SC forms panel to frame emergency plan	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0053.json.gz/line2451
__label__wiki	0.521073	0.521073	Moral Exemplars: Professional Practice Behaving Well Roger Boisjoly and the Challenger Disaster Management Decision Overrides a Recommendation Not to Launch Rally Peer Support: A Management Decision Overrides a Recommendation Not to Launch Rally Peer Support Case Study / Scenario 578 Moral Exemplar 16 Parent Resource5 Engineers and Scientists Behaving Well Ethical Decisions - Morton Thiokol and the Space Shuttle Challenger Disaster - Index Roger Boisjoly-The Challenger Disaster Roger Boisjoly had over a quarter-century's experience in the aerospace industry in 1985 when he became involved in an improvement effort on the O-rings which connect segments of Morton Thiokol's Solid Rocket Booster, used to bring the Space Shuttle into orbit. Boisjoly has spent his entire career making well-informed decisions based on his understanding of and belief in a professional engineer's rights and responsibilities. For his honesty and integrity leading up to and directly following the shuttle disaster, Roger Boisjoly was awarded the Prize for Scientific Freedom and Responsibility by... Roger Boisjoly had over a quarter-century's experience in the aerospace industry in 1985 when he became involved in an improvement effort on the O-rings which connect segments of Morton Thiokol's Solid Rocket Booster, used to bring the Space Shuttle into orbit. Boisjoly has spent his entire career making well-informed decisions based on his understanding of and belief in a professional engineer's rights and responsibilities. For his honesty and integrity leading up to and directly following the shuttle disaster, Roger Boisjoly was awarded the Prize for Scientific Freedom and Responsibility by the American Association for the Advancement of Science. Mr. Boisjoly died of cancer in St. George, Utah on Jan. 6, 2012. He spent his final years offering workshops and lectures on changing workplace ethics for numerous universities and civic groups. For more information see this rememberance on NPR. January 28, 1986. Two video clips of the Challenger Explosion from CNN: "Reagan honors shuttle crew (1986)" and "NASA remembers Challenger". In January of 1987, nearly a full year after the Challenger exploded, Roger Boisjoly spoke at MIT about his attempts to avert the disaster during the year preceding the Challenger launch. According to the Report of the Presidential Commission on the Space Shuttle Challenger Accident, "evidence pointed to the right solid rocket booster as the source of the accident." In 1985 Boisjoly began work to improve the O-ring seals which connect segments of Morton Thiokol's solid rocket booster. Boisjoly was frustrated with the slow progress and the lack of management attention to the seal task force. He spoke about the events leading up to the disaster in this address. Boisjoly's discussion of the Challenger Disaster is separated into seven sections. Each section is then followed by some possible responses. To see discussion of any response, click on the link to it. Supporting material is also provided. You may want to consult some of it in deciding what you would have done in Roger Boisjoly's place at each stage of the story. Seven Part Discussion of the Challenger Disaster I. Discovering Leaks in the Primary Seal II. Early Evidence of a Temperature Effect III. Being Asked to Soften the Urgency of the O-ring Problem IV. Frustration with Lack of Management Support V. Temperature Forecast for Challenger Flight VI. A Management Decision Overrides a Recommendation not to Launch VII. The Explosion of the Challenger This page and supporting pages were originally created by Jagruti S. Patel and Phil Sarin. Roger Boisjoly presented this material first in a talk in January 1987 at MIT. The first publication was in the volume of conference papers for the 1987 Annual Meetings of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers in fall 1987. Citation Information: Boisjoly, Roger M. 1987. Ethical Decisions -- Morton Thiokol and the Space Shuttle Challenger Disaster. American Society of Mechanical Engineers Annual Meetings. Share with EEL Yes Rights For more information on permissions to use this material please see: http://onlineethics.org/permissions.aspx Search this Publication Representation and Misrepresentation: Tufte and the Morton Thiokol Engineers on the Challenger Discovering Leaks in the Primary Seal Perform Experiments Consult Personal Advisors Consult Peers at Work Take Concerns to Superiors Write Memos far up the Corporate Ladder Early Evidence of a Temperature Effect Gather Knowledge of Problem Take Concerns to Supervisor Perform More Experiments Contact a Professional Society Being Asked to Soften the Urgency of the O-ring Problem Inform Media Research Company Structure Frustration with Lack of Management Support Inform Client Inform Astronauts of Danger Temperature Forecast for Challenger Flight Perform More Lab Tests Take Concerns to the Top Inform Astronauts A Management Decision Overrides a Recommendation Not to Launch Write Memos The Explosion of the Challenger Supporting Pages What Went Wrong Memo from Roger Boisjoly on O-Ring Erosion Memo from A.R. Thompson on the Flight Seal Morton Thiokol Organizational Chart A Major Malfunction Roger Boisjoly Curriculum Vitae Texto en Español What is the situation that Boisjoly faces now? He has presented his case. NASA has acted in a way that was unprecedented in Boisjoly's experience. They have put the burden of proof on those who belived it was risky to fly rather than on those who felt it was safe to fly. Fearing that NASA will not continue to make Morton Thiokol the sole contractor for the Solid Rocket Booster program if they insist on holding back the Challenger flight, management has reversed the decision made by engineering. Boisjoly doesn't have the hard data that he has been requesting since last summer and which is now needed to prove that low temperature is a major contributor in hot gas blow-by, and his job appears to be at stake. He has had over a year to work on the joint problem and in that time ten shuttle missions have flown successfully. Is there anything else that can be done at this point? Answer: Rally peer support. This is a desperate and totally unexpected turn of events. You could use support to figure out what if anything can now be done to stop the flight. However, there is very little time, and you may have trouble contacting anyone this evening. Probably only those who were at the meeting will have any sense of what happened. Most of them did not speak up in support of you and Arnie Thompson, so there is little reason to believe that they will support further action. Cite this page: "Rally Peer Support" Online Ethics Center for Engineering 5/21/2006 OEC Accessed: Sunday, July 14, 2019 <www.onlineethics.org/Topics/ProfPractice/Exemplars/BehavingWell/RB-intro/Override/Rally6.aspx>	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0053.json.gz/line2453
__label__cc	0.740569	0.259431	Coming out of the darkness with chef Danny MongeonPublished on September 17, 2016 Photo by: JVL Photo Many of us might only face the uncomfortable reality of addiction when we see a high-profile individual heading off to rehab. Yet in Ottawa’s restaurant scene – like many others around the world – there is also a culture of addiction that often gets quietly, but deliberately ignored. Rising culinary star Danny Mongeon, who first made a name for himself at Brut Cantina Sociale and Hooch Bourbon House and garnered much praise for Flux, his ongoing series of inventive pop-up dinners, sat down with Ottawa At Home to share his thoughts about hitting rock bottom and climbing back up. CAN YOU TRACE YOUR JOURNEY FOR US? I grew up in a dysfunctional family and started using alcohol and drugs in my very early teens. I lived mostly on the street and in shelters between the ages of 13 and 18, surviving on jobs in restaurant kitchens so I could stay out of group homes. HOW DID WORKING IN RESTAURANTS IMPACT YOUR ADDICTIONS? My story is not unique in this business – if you get a good review, you go celebrate; with a bad review, you drown your sorrows. There are free drinks after work, then you all go out for late-night food and drinks, followed by an after party at someone’s house. “I’ll go out for just one,” is a big joke in the industry because everyone knows you can’t have just one drink after work. So many people in the business overindulge regularly and it’s hard to get help – you’re scared of how it’s going to damage your reputation in the industry. DESCRIBE YOUR DESCENT INTO THAT ROCK BOTTOM POINT. In the summer of 2013, Shannon and I had just gotten married and I’d just finished opening Hooch, which was a ton of work. Then my best friend Jason Harris died after suffering from addictions and depression. I selfishly felt like I had an excuse for my bad behaviour, but soon, Shannon started confronting me and like every addict, I swore I’d stop and didn’t need help. She’s an amazing person and it was really tough for her to see me suffering and abusing myself. I did cut down a little, but I was definitely not at the top of my game at work, was bouncing from job to job and not pleasant to be around. When Shannon became pregnant in early 2015, I was definitely in denial about being an addict. WHAT FINALLY LED YOU TO SEEK TREATMENT? When our son was born last November, I was in a complete fog, trying to help Shannon, but using and drinking worse than ever. I was missing work, coming up with excuses to avoid getting fired but hating my job so much I didn’t care. Shannon wisely chose to move out with the baby, which pushed me over the brink. I had no job, fell behind in my rent and started selling things to pay for my next fix. If I had sunk any lower I would have been dead, in jail or in an institution. I finally called Shannon after a week-long binge, in tears, saying I needed help. She brought me to detox (the Ottawa Withdrawal Management Centre) then afterwards I went into the Sobriety House residential program which was invaluable in terms of giving me the tools I need to change my life. HOW HAS IT BEEN, GETTING BACK IN THE KITCHEN AND STAYING CLEAN? I will make staying clean a part of any contract going forward. I feel energized like never before, partly because I am going to the gym so often, and I have all kinds of creative inspiration that’s finding its way into new dishes. I like to think I’m reinventing a better version of myself and that feels pretty great. Life is so much more meaningful and I am grateful to the support system that’s helping me avoid temptation and manage my disease so I can be the best husband, father and chef possible. WHAT MADE YOU WANT TO SHARE YOUR STORY? I wanted to shine a light on this issue and let other chefs and cooks know that there are ways to get help. It’s so scary – I feel like employers in this industry are selfish and so demanding; some make it almost impossible for anyone to go to rehab because they won’t have a job when they come back. We also have to speak up when our colleagues need to get help. It’s time for all of that to change. Paula Roy Looking for more food articles? Chic indoor gardens Classic, contemporary comfort In Support of Music Laundry list Ready, set, entertain	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0053.json.gz/line2458
__label__cc	0.643096	0.356904	Ottawa’s lost valleyPublished on July 11, 2017 Roadside cabins attracted tourists in the 1940’s when car travel was increasing in popularity Back in high school, I drove the old Prescott Highway from Kingston to Ottawa in my ’73 VW Beetle, passing by a curious diner on my way to an interview at Carleton University. The white building was called the Green Valley Restaurant, and it looked like it was part of some classic 1950s movie set. It would later burn to the ground, its glory days long gone and forgotten. Now an empty parking lot at the traffic-congested corner of Prince of Wales and Baseline, this spot has a fascinating history as being the location of Ottawa’s little rental cottages on the forested outskirts of the city. In the 1930s Waldorf Stewart moved to a remote wooded property on the old Prescott Highway where he built a play cabin for his daughter near his newly-constructed home. The rustic play cabin was soon visited by tourists thinking it was a Motor Court cabin rental, a type of accommodation that was springing up all over North America. Realizing an opportunity when he saw one, and with tourists now driving everywhere, he speculated they would need a place to stay. So he built a few more little cottage cabins and opened the Green Valley Tourist Court, renting them to tired travelers on their only way into the nation’s capital from the south. By 1947 Stewart expanded his tourism empire, on what used to be “the outskirts” of the city, by opening a modest diner to serve breakfast and evening meals to his rental cabin customers. With 24 cabins, Stewart thought the motel and diner would only be open for the summer tourist season, but the Green Valley Restaurant gained notoriety for its hospitable service and quality food after he hired Chef Gustave, formerly from the Engineer’s Club in Montreal. After only a short period of time, the Green Valley became one of Ottawa’s premiere dining destinations. The restaurant was expanded three times and included a gift shop called the “Then and Now Shop” where visitors could purchase toys, souvenirs and curious gadgets. Kids especially enjoyed the “Mickey Mouse” sundaes that the restaurant served to its younger diners, a cartoon dessert involving a scoop of ice cream with wafer ears and pistachio eyes. I recall, after getting my first real paycheque in Ottawa, picking a place to treat myself to dinner, and it was that little diner I first saw when I drove into Ottawa years before. The place had a musty smell reminiscent of an old landmark that sat tired and empty. It was staffed by servers who had probably worked there since it first opened, and still wore their original uniforms. The furniture was worn, the food was bland, but you could sense it was once THE place to eat in Ottawa. With other restaurants emerging in the 1990s, the Green Valley got left behind to new dining trends, its former grandeur tarnished by the hands of time. Looking for more living articles? Designing a dream INNOVATION COMES TO CAPITAL Getting to the core Connecting space & community Sensuous & serene sanctuary Helping food entrepreneurs Celebratory path	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0053.json.gz/line2459
__label__wiki	0.514228	0.514228	Search Oxfam Search Section All Online Shop Charity gifts Sourced by Oxfam Women's clothing Women's clothing Men's clothing Vintage Kids' clothing Books Household Music, films & video games Film Stamps & coins Art & photography Memorabilia & ephemera Toys & games Bridal Education Policy & Practice Shop Finder Search Term Shop Shop > Music, films & video games > Film > McLintock - U McLintock - U £2.99 Out Of Stock 1963 romantic Western starring John Wayne and Maureen O'Hara. Cattle baron George Washington McLintock (Wayne), the most successful ranch owner in town, has his hands full with ongoing territorial disputes between government officials, new farmers and the Native Americans who are being driven away from the land. When Katherine (O'Hara), Mclintock's estranged wife who left him two years prior, returns to claim custody of their daughter, he becomes determined to regain her affections. Can he win her back while still maintaining peace within the town? Disc and case in very good condition. John Wayne, Maureen O'Hara, Stefanie Powers New & sealed Director(s): Andrew McLaglen Display format: Film studio: Oxfam Bookshop Carlisle We are a specialist Oxfam books and music shop. We stock a wide range of books from modern paperback and hardback fiction to specialist non-fiction including travel, biography, sport, art, craft, gardening, cookery and photography, religion and natural history, a range of children's books and many local interest books. We also have a wide variety of old and interesting publications including some rare and collectible items. We stock music in vinyl and CD, together with some DVD and videos. We have modern pop, rock and contemporary music and a large selection of classical vinyl and sheet music. In store we also stock greetings cards and the full range of Oxfam Unwrapped gifts.	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0053.json.gz/line2461
__label__wiki	0.761192	0.761192	A street-play against child marriage underway at an advocacy event in Ormanjhi (Photograph:Sanjay Sarangi, CINI) Jharkhand resists child marriage through folk songs, street plays and theatre “Chotta umare chotta umare na debe biha, suna baba o, chotta umare na debe biha.” (I am young, I am young. Don't marry me off. Father are you listening, I am young don't marry me off) Read the inspirational tale of Suman, who uses music and theatre to fight child marriage in Jharkhand http://bit.ly/1LPR2w9 In Jharkhand 45% married women between ages 20-24 tied the knot before turning 18. Read more http://bit.ly/1LPR2w9 Seventeen-year-old Suman was singing at a small meeting when I first met her. The song, loosely translated, is a plea to her father to not marry her off, as she is very young. In Ormanjhi block’s Jidu village, Jharkhand, Suman is a celebrity of sorts — composing and singing her songs in the local Nagpuri dialect. But she is a crusader celebrity — her songs talk about the ills of child marriage and motivate the villagers to shun the practice. Data from the Annual Health Survey 2012-13 show that of the married women aged 20-24 years in Jharkhand, a shocking 45% were married before 18 years of age. In districts like Deoghar and Giridih, almost two out of three marriages are before the legal marriageable agei . Though the average age of marriage has slightly improved over the years, there is still a long distance to cover. A study on the practices of child marriage in North Indian states (including Jharkhand), conducted by the GB Pant Institute of Studies in Rural Development, observed “earlier there used to be small children seated in their parents’ lap while they got married. Now they are adolescents or teenagers, but still under the age of 18.”ii Suman and her friends use songs to convince their community. Songs, even in international campaigns like the Treatment Action Campaign (TAC) of South Africa, have proved to be a very effective strategy in mobilizing community and garnering support. The South African campaign used songs, tunes of which were borrowed from the struggle against apartheidiii , as a crucial medium of community mobilization and the collective learning through such songs got transformed into big impacts. Though songs play a key role in spreading the message, Suman was part of a larger transformation that was taking place in some parts of Jharkhand. Under the project ‘Improving maternal health in six states of India’ Oxfam India partnered with Child In Need Institute (CINI), activated village level institutions and strengthened the community to ensure better delivery of health and nutritional services. This was complemented by the formation of Village Level Health Resource Centre (VHRC). The Centre was to the villagers, both a resource centre as well as a platform to learn and disseminate knowledge. CINI is working towards making these centres the one stop repository of all ongoing community based monitoring of health facilities, outcomes of planning process of health committee meetings, information on all schemes related to health and nutrition. They have been successful to an extent. The centre, which doubles up as a library, provides information and counselling around child marriage, health and nutritional issues. Counselling, on the varied topics, is offered by Barefoot Auditors, project animators, Anganwadi Sevika and Sahiyya. VHRC hosts weekly meetings for the adolescent girls’ group, which Suman is a part of. The group meets regularly to discuss issues related to health, hygiene, sanitation and marriage. Suman too is a part of a team of peer educators. Oxfam India has partnered with CINI in two districts in the state — Ranchi and Hazaribagh. In these parts songs and street plays, by the girls’ group, are a regular feature at the health melas. For instance, Palu village, in Ranchi district, that has had three health melas till now, has seen a big impact on the way people see child marriage. The village health committee actively advocates against child marriage; there have been no child marriages for the last few years now. The Sahiyyas’ take considerable risk in the process of spreading the message as well. In one of the villages, a few gram sabha members who went to convince a family against marriage of their school-going daughter were insulted and abused. The family accused the Sahiyya of obstructing the wedding; they accused her of being jealous because she was unable to find a suitable groom for her 15-year-old! Finally the threat of criminal proceedings worked with the family and the idea of the child marriage was nipped in the bud. What has also changed in the last few years is the freedom for girls. Girls, in the past, were not allowed to venture out of their homes but have now started playing a key role in the health melas. Sunita Devi, a Sahiyya says, that earlier girls were not even allowed to sing but Suman has been an inspiration. Suman has been featured on radio shows and now aspires to be a trained musician. Meeting up and talking with villagers, one realizes that the adolescent girls’ groups are grooming many more like Suman. The sentiment gradually setting in is that ‘no girl should be illiterate’. For instance, the girls’ group of Mukru village of Hazaribagh district has an informal and a small savings scheme. All the 19 members of the group deposit five rupees every week, something they save from their pocket money. This money is later used as registration fee for the intermediate level exam for those who can’t afford to pay the fee. What is heartening is the fact that Suman and the girls are confident of running the VHRC and the girls’ group even after the funders and donors project pull out of these villages. “We have got a lot of support. The information has made us aware and we will make others aware too,” said some of the group members during our meeting on the last day of our visit. The authors work with the policy, research and campaigns team of Oxfam India ihttp://www.censusindia.gov.in/vital_statistics/AHSBulletins/AHS_Factsheets_2012-13/FACTSHEET-Jharkhand.pdf iihttp://www.thehindu.com/news/national/child-marriages-still-rampant/article6668638.ece iiiNathan Geffen (2010), Debunking Delusions: The Inside Story of the Treatment Action Campaign, Jacana Media, Cape Town. Ten-year-old Devyani* very nearly dropped out of school. Had it not been for Oxfam India and Samerth’s effort, her education would have come to an abrupt end. Grief and anxiety were writ large on Lakshmi Bhoi’s face. Economic empowerment is a key factor in making possible a violence free life for women. The women’s group of Sahbhagi Vikas, Oxfam India Partner in Jharkhand are breaking one norm at a time with their firm determination and grit.	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0053.json.gz/line2462
__label__wiki	0.769829	0.769829	Trojan War - Oxford Ha... The Trojan War Trevor Bryce The Oxford Handbook of the Bronze Age Aegean Edited by Eric H. Cline Classical Studies, Greek and Roman Archaeology, Classical Religions and Mythologies List of Contributors and Academic Affiliations (Alphabetical) The Oxford Handbook of: The Bronze Age Aegean History of Research Chronology and Terminology Neolithic Antecedents Mainland Greece End of the Bronze Age Minoan Architecture Mycenaean Architecture State and Society Minoan Religion Mycenaean Religion Death and Burial Minoan Seals and Sealings Mycenaean Seals and Sealings Cretan Hieroglyphic and Linear A Linear B Cypro-Minoan Materials and Industries Minoan Pottery Mycenaean Pottery Eruption of Thera/Santorini The Collapse at the End of the Bronze Age Ayia Triada Khania (Kydonia) Kommos Palaikastro Phaistos Argolid Boeotia Central and Southern Peloponnese Northern Aegean Mycenae Thorikos Tiryns Aegina Kolonna Cape Gelidonya Shipwreck Uluburun Shipwreck Western Anatolia The story of Troy's war with the Greeks is one of the best-known narrative episodes from the Greek and Roman literary tradition. To the ancient Greeks and Romans, it provided the inspiration for a wide range of artistic representations in the fields of painting, sculpture, poetry, drama, and philosophy. Ancient Greek writers proposed widely varying dates for the Trojan War, ranging from as early as 1334 to as late as the tenth century bc. In the interval between the war and the earliest written records of it, traditions about the conflict were kept alive and orally transmitted by a succession of storytellers, no doubt like the bards and minstrels who, according to Homer, entertained the courts of kings and noblemen in Mycenae. By far the most famous version of the tale is that narrated by Homer in the Iliad. Keywords: Troy, Greeks, Romans, Trojan War, Homer, Mycenae, Iliad Trevor Bryce, University of Queensland, Australia.	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0053.json.gz/line2463
__label__cc	0.575293	0.424707	Harvard University vs University of California, San Diego When students are admitted to two schools, they can only attend one. Which do they prefer? Compare colleges to find out. For the full methodology, please see the bottom of the page. If the results are in color, then the difference is statistically significant at a 95% confidence level. 95% confidence interval: 86.9% to 95.3%. Switch out Harvard University for a similar school: University of Michigan - Ann Arbor 95% confidence interval: 4.7% to 13.1%. Switch out University of California, San Diego for a similar school: This is a "revealed preference" tool. For each school's percentage, the denominator includes all members who were admitted to both of these schools. The numerator includes those students who chose a given school. In other words, students who were admitted to both schools reveal their preference for one over the other by attending that school. To test for statistical significance at the 95% level, Wilson's method is employed. We hope you enjoy this new tool from Parchment, a site dedicated to helping you find the best colleges. College Rivalries: Columbia University vs. Fordham University Stanford University vs. University of California, Berkeley University of Michigan - Ann Arbor vs. Ohio State University - Columbus University of Southern California vs. University of California, Los Angeles Cornell University vs. Princeton University © 2019 Parchment It's time to celebrate! Let your friends know which college you're attending by sharing the awesome news on Facebook. I'm going to {{name}}! https://www.parchment.com College applications are officially over. I applied, I got in and now I'm going. Share No Thanks.	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0053.json.gz/line2466
__label__wiki	0.978119	0.978119	This information resides on a DoD interest computer. Important conditions, restrictions, and disclaimers apply Active Vessels The following is an alphabetical list of US Navy Hulls in an 'Active' status. 42 record(s) found Vessels Names - S SACAGAWEA T-AKE 2 02/27/2007 Military Sealift Command (MSC) Naval Fleet Auxiliary Force SALVOR T-ARS 52 01/12/2007 Military Sealift Command (MSC) Naval Fleet Auxiliary Force SAMPSON DDG 102 11/03/2007 Active, in commission SAN ANTONIO LPD 17 01/14/2006 Active, in commission SAN DIEGO LPD 22 05/19/2012 Active, in commission SAN FRANCISCO SSN 711 05/11/2017 In Commission, Special SAN JACINTO CG 56 01/23/1988 Active, in commission SAN JUAN SSN 751 08/06/1988 Active, in commission SANTA FE SSN 763 01/08/1994 Active, in commission SANTAQUIN YTB 824 09/01/1973 Active, in service SCOUT MCM 8 12/15/1990 Active, in commission SCRANTON SSN 756 01/26/1991 Active, in commission SEA FIGHTER FSF 1 05/31/2005 Active, in service SEAWOLF SSN 21 07/19/1997 Active, in commission SEAY T-AKR 302 03/28/2000 Military Sealift Command (MSC), in service, contract operated SEMINOLE YT 805 04/11/2011 Active, in service SENTRY MCM 3 10/01/2007 Active, in commission SGT MATEJ KOCAK T-AK 3005 01/15/2009 Military Sealift Command (MSC), in service, contract operated SGT WILLIAM R BUTTON T-AK 3012 01/15/2009 Military Sealift Command (MSC), in service, contract operated SHAMAL PC 13 09/30/2011 Active, in commission SHILOH CG 67 07/18/1992 Active, in commission SHIPPINGPORT ARDM 4 01/01/1979 Active, in service SHOUP DDG 86 06/22/2002 Active, in commission SHUGHART T-AKR 295 05/07/1996 Military Sealift Command (MSC), in service, contract operated SIOUX T-ATF 171 05/01/1981 Military Sealift Command (MSC) Naval Fleet Auxiliary Force SIOUX CITY LCS 11 11/17/2018 Active, in commission SIROCCO PC 6 06/11/1994 Active, in commission SISLER T-AKR 311 12/01/1998 Military Sealift Command (MSC), in service, contract operated SKENANDOA YTB 835 06/01/1975 Active, in service SODERMAN T-AKR 317 09/24/2002 Military Sealift Command (MSC), in service, contract operated SOMERSET LPD 25 03/01/2014 Active, in commission SOUTH DAKOTA SSN 790 02/02/2019 Active, in commission SPEARHEAD T-EPF 1 12/05/2012 Military Sealift Command (MSC), In Service SPRINGFIELD SSN 761 01/09/1993 Active, in commission SPRUANCE DDG 111 09/01/2011 Active, in commission SQUALL PC 7 07/04/1994 Active, in commission SSG EDWARD A CARTER, JR AK 4544 06/14/2001 Special, chartered by MSC, listed here as part of the U.S. Navy Ship Forces. STERETT DDG 104 06/26/2008 Active, in commission STETHEM DDG 63 10/21/1995 Active, in commission STOCKDALE DDG 106 04/18/2009 Active, in commission STOUT DDG 55 08/13/1994 Active, in commission SUPPLY T-AOE 6 07/13/2001 Military Sealift Command (MSC) Naval Fleet Auxiliary Force \| COMMENTS/FAQ's \| DOD DISCLAIMER \| HOME NAVSHIPSO NAVSEA Shipbuilding Support Office Code 284, Bldg 705 Portsmouth, VA 23709-1020	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0053.json.gz/line2468
__label__wiki	0.786129	0.786129	McHenry County Board to vote on referendum to abolish recorder's office By KEVIN P. CRAVER kcraver@shawmedia.com H. Rick Bamman – hbamman@shawmedia.com McHenry County Recorder Joe Tirio and McHenry County Clerk Mary McClellan take questions from members of the County Board consolidation committee on Friday, June 9 2017 during the discussion of a proposed referendum on the March ballot eliminating the recorder's office. The committee voted to move the referendum forward. H. Rick Bamman – hbamman@shawmedia.com McHenry County Clerk Mary McClellan (from left), McHenry County Recorder Joe Tirio and McHenry County Board Chairman Jack Franks discuss a proposed referendum on the March ballot eliminating the recorder's office at the County Board consolidation committee meeting Friday, June 9. The committee voted to move the proposal forward. H. Rick Bamman – hbamman@shawmedia.com McHenry County Board Chairman Jack Franks writes down the votes of County Board consolidation committee members after the discussion of a proposed referendum to be placed on the March ballot eliminating the county's recorder's office. The proposal will be brought before the County Board for a vote June 20. WOODSTOCK – The McHenry County Board will decide later this month whether voters will be asked in March whether they want to abolish the elected office of county recorder. In a 6-0 vote Friday, the County Board’s Ad Hoc Committee on Government Consolidation advanced the proposed binding referendum to the full board at its June 20 voting meeting. Should members approve it, voters will be asked the question on the March 20 primary ballot. Voters in November elected Republican Joe Tirio on a platform of eliminating the office and merging it with the county clerk’s office, as it is in most Illinois counties. Tirio was joined Friday by Republican County Clerk Mary McClellan and Democratic County Board Chairman Jack Franks, all three of whom worked to bring the resolution to the committee. “Bringing the question of consolidating the offices of the county recorder and county clerk was an important part of my campaign’s mission and a tangible manifestation of reform in government,” Tirio said after the vote. What little debate arose from the 30-minute meeting did not defend keeping the office – most board members and staff have all but seen abolition by overtaxed voters as a foregone conclusion – but whether the referendum should be held in the November 2018 midterm election. Holding the referendum in March was McClellan’s idea, with Franks and Tirio supporting the idea of giving the county an extra seven months to prepare for consolidation if the voters approve it. A March referendum also would give the county the ability to start preparing for it, such as reallocating space, at the start of the process for developing the 2019 budget. “McHenry County should make every effort to let taxpayers drive efforts to reduce property taxes and the size of government. Today’s vote is a very positive step in this direction – the need for change is clear and by empowering voters, they will be directly guiding our efforts,” McClellan said. Should voters approve the referendum, the office will be consolidated into the county clerk’s office with the Dec. 1, 2020, end of Tirio’s first, and last, term as recorder. The recorder’s office, which has 3.4 million documents on file, is responsible for recording, retrieving and maintaining land records and real estate transactions, subdivision plans, military discharge papers and other records. Most of the state’s 102 counties have a combined clerk and recorder’s office because state law requires a county to have at least 60,000 people to separate them. But with the advance of scanning and computer storage technology, several counties with separate offices have consolidated them as a cost-cutting measure. Cutting costs wherever government can is important, said Franks, who ran on a platform of slimming down county government and cutting its property tax levy for next year by at least 10 percent. “Our path to reducing next year’s property tax levy by at least 10 percent is really taking shape right now. But we also need to seize every opportunity we have to bring unnecessary spending down in the medium and long term so taxpayers will see substantial savings for years to come,” Franks said. Although committee member Donna Kurtz voted in favor of moving the resolution forward, she indicated she might not support it on the full board floor. She said she favors holding the referendum in November to take advantage of greater voter turnout. “I don’t feel comfortable with rushing into this date. I would like to have more discussion on this – I think we’re rushing into this,” said Kurtz, R-Crystal Lake. But the majority said the referendum – especially one about eliminating an elected office – will encourage more participation. McClellan, whose office runs elections, told the committee that referendums historically help drive turnout. “I understand the thinking, but I also understand that people will come out and vote if they’re interested in it,” said committee member Joe Gottemoller, R-Crystal Lake. Voters in other counties have chosen to eliminate their recorder’s offices in recent years. Recorder’s offices were consolidated in 2011 in Tazewell County, in 2012 in McLean County, in 2014 in Peoria County and last year in Cook County. McHenry County Board approves March referendum to eliminate recorder's office Referendum to eliminate McHenry County Recorder's Office starts advancing Friday Lt. Gov. Evelyn Sanguinetti honors McHenry County for service-sharing cost saving Jack Franks, Lake County Board chairman pledge to use government consolidation power	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0053.json.gz/line2469
__label__wiki	0.910536	0.910536	Three more legends confirmed for Bathurst tribute 12 Jan, 2018 8:54am 5 minutes to read NFL divisional playoff picks Motorsport: Paddon's 2018 schedule confirmed 12 Jan, 2018 9:00am Hayden Paddon in action during WRC Italy in 2017. Photo / Getty Images New Zealander Hayden Paddon has had his 2018 schedule confirmed by the factory Hyundai team at the official season launch in Europe. Hyundai Motorsport has announced that Paddon and Seb Marshall will share the #6 Hyundai with teammate Dani Sordo and the Spaniard's new co-driver Carlos del Barrio, with Paddon contesting seven of the 13 rallies. Sordo will also contest seven rallies with the team running four cars in Portugal. The Kiwi/Brit pairing get their 2018 season underway at the WRC's only full-winter rally in Sweden in February. They then contest Portugal (May), Italy (June), Finland (July), Turkey (September), Great Britain (October) and Australia (November). Following a refreshing break at home in New Zealand for the Christmas holidays, Paddon returned to Europe to join the team at the UK's famed Autosport motorsport show. "I am treating the 2018 season almost like a fresh start after our difficulties from last year," he said. "I want to put that behind me and use the positives from our podium results to spur us on to achieve what I know we are capable of. "We will make the most of all seven events this year; being gravel rallies, these are all events that are strong for us and we have good experience of – other than Turkey, which will be new for everyone. "We have nothing to lose, so we will be going all out on these events to fight for podiums and get that edge back. Also by doing more events in second half of the year, it means we will also have an advantageous road position for most events." Paddon aims to keep his competitive edge by running an expanded New Zealand programme in his Hyundai New Zealand i20 AP4+ car. Paddon would obviously prefer to be competing at all 13 WRC rallies this year. "I'd be lying if I said I wouldn't prefer to contest the full season, but I have to accept things like this and make the most of each opportunity we get throughout the year. Of course, we will do everything in our power to help the team towards their goal of winning the manufacturers' title. Brendon Hartley ties the knot Safety features saved Kiwi speedway racer's life Major live TV upgrade for WRC coverage "My ultimate goal and target remains the same, but it will have to go on hold for this year. This year is about getting it all back on track and work towards the future." Topdressing combines agriculture and aviation passions	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0053.json.gz/line2472
__label__wiki	0.887168	0.887168	China Names CNPC Exec Top Energy Official China's government has appointed a senior oil industry executive as the country's top energy official, state-run media China Energy News reported on Wednesday. Zhang Jianhua, president of China's largest oil and gas group CNPC, has been named director of the National Energy Administration, according to China Energy News, becoming the first oil industry executive to take that role. Zhang, 54, has spent most of his career in the refining industry, including over a decade of work at the Shanghai Gaoqiao refinery before being promoted to the post of vice president at the country's largest refiner, Sinopec Corp in 2003, the report said. A CNPC spokesman said he couldn't immediately confirm the news. An NEA press official didn't immediately answer Reuters' call seeking comment. The appointment comes nearly two months after Beijing placed the NEA's former head, Nur Bekri, a top ethnic Uighur official and former governor of the restive western region of Xinjiang, under investigation for suspected graft. The NEA is one of the dozens of bureaus under the National Development and Reform Commission, the country's macro-economic planner and a super ministry. The administration maps out industry policies including five-year development plans for the oil, gas, coal and renewable sectors. It also administers the national strategic petroleum reserve. Elsewhere at the NEA, Li Fanrong, previously president of China's offshore oil and gas firm CNOOC Ltd, is a deputy director. (Reporting by Chen Aizhu Editing by Kenneth Maxwell) Categories: Legal People Asia Government Multi-pronged Brazil Effort Paying off for Norwegians Second Turkish Drillship Arrives off Cyprus With New Boss, It's Time NNPC Walked the Talk	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0053.json.gz/line2474
__label__wiki	0.666426	0.666426	Vena Solutions nabs $115 mln in JMI Equity-led growth round By Kirk Falconer Copyright © Vena Solutions Vena Solutions, a Toronto-based provider of cloud financial planning and analysis software, has secured $115 million in its latest financing. The round was led by U.S. software growth equity firm JMI Equity. It was joined by Centana Growth Partners, which led the company’s $30 million financing in 2016. Vena’s other backers include Difference Capital Financial and Klass Capital. Founded in 2011 by CEO Don Mal, Chief Solutions Architect Rishi Grover and CTO George Papayiannis, Vena helps some 600 medium and large-sized companies manage their budgeting, forecasting and business planning. The funds raised will be used to accelerate Vena’s growth and scale its operations. Vena Solutions Raises $115 Million to Scale FP&A Software Business to Thousands of Customers JMI Equity leads growth capital investment, joined by existing Vena investor Centana Growth Partners TORONTO, Jan. 09, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Vena Solutions, one of the fastest growing providers of cloud-based financial planning and analysis (FP&A) software, is proud to announce it has raised $115 million in equity financing. Software-focused growth equity firm JMI Equity led the round, and was joined by existing investor Centana Growth Partners who led Vena’s $30 million financing in 2016. Vena will use the investment proceeds to accelerate its industry-leading growth and scale its operations to meet the financial and business planning needs of thousands of customers worldwide. “Vena has proven its value to hundreds of satisfied customers with software that’s easy to use, quick to adopt and instrumental for making timely, informed business decisions,” said Don Mal, CEO at Vena Solutions. “Today Vena joins a small number of Canadian tech firms with the people, product and global potential to attract an investment north of $100 million.” Vena is the recognized market leader in customer satisfaction and easy-to-use FP&A software, giving customers the information they need for better, faster planning and decision making. JMI has a more than 25-year track record financing and helping growth software businesses become industry leaders, including Eloqua, PointClickCare, ServiceNow, and Workfront. Since 1992, JMI has completed over 140 investments, more than 90 exits and 19 IPOs. “JMI invests in companies with proven business models and clear potential for accelerated growth; on all counts, Vena hit the mark,” said Peter Arrowsmith, general partner at JMI Equity. “Vena’s customers aren’t just satisfied – they’re passionate about the company’s software and its solution to multiple pain points in finance today. We look forward to working with the Vena team to capitalize on the company’s numerous growth opportunities.” “Centana first invested in Vena largely because of its unique product vision – a financial analytics platform that’s both powerful and easy for anyone in business to use, whether for finance, regulatory compliance, or other business purposes,” said Eric Byunn, partner at Centana Growth Partners. “Today we’re proud to be doubling down on Vena after seeing how valuable that vision has proven to be. With more customers, recognized market leadership and an even stronger team, Vena is poised to become a household name in business software.” “We already know how to win in this market. Our next step is to scale up and lead the industry with even greater growth, and JMI is the perfect new partner to help us get there,” added Mal. SurePath Capital Partners served as exclusive financial advisor to Vena for this round of funding. About Vena Solutions Vena Solutions redefines how medium and large-sized companies manage their budgeting, forecasting and business planning. Vena provides a cloud-based financial planning and analysis (FP&A) solution that combines Excel with a centralized database, sophisticated workflow, powerful reporting and advanced analytics. Over 500 of the world’s best companies use Vena to get trusted insights that drive faster, smarter business decisions. Vena is one of the fastest growing companies in its sector and recognized leader in customer satisfaction and product usability. Visit us at www.venasolutions.com. About JMI Equity JMI Equity is a growth equity firm focused on investing in leading software companies. Founded in 1992, JMI has invested in over 140 businesses in its target markets, successfully completed over 90 exits and raised more than $4 billion of committed capital. JMI partners with exceptional management teams to help build their companies into industry leaders. For more information visit www.jmi.com. About Centana Growth Partners Centana is a unique growth equity firm that invests in the future of financial services. We partner with firms across the entire financial ecosystem, from institutions to fintech disruptors. Centana connects our portfolio companies to a catalyzing community that can help accelerate business growth. With offices in Palo Alto and New York, the Centana team taps into decades of financial services expertise and insight to find partner firms that bring real value and innovation into the industry. For more information visit www.centanagrowth.com. Michael Corcoran \| Vena Solutions (416) 529-5709 \| mcorcoran@venacorp.com Chuck Dohrenwend or William Braun \| Abernathy MacGregor for JMI (212) 371-5999 \| cod@abmac.com or whb@abmac.com Adrienne Kim \| Vested for Centana Growth Partners (917) 765-8720 \| centana@fullyvested.com	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0053.json.gz/line2482
__label__cc	0.630624	0.369376	Ferry Projects and Planning Ferry Projects Dry-Docking of M/V Steilacoom II The M/V Steilacoom II passed sea trials on May 7. It made the voyage from Bellingham back home to Steilacoom on May 8. The Pierce County Ferry System will be down to a single boat while the M/V Steilacoom II is dry-docked for maintenance and inspection. The work will begin Jan. 19 and should be complete in May. Puglia Engineering, Inc. is the contractor for the $1.5 million project with work occurring at the Bellingham shipyard. The project includes: lighting upgrades, paint touch-up, non-skid surface replacement, inspect and repair marine transmission gear and hydraulic steering system, and hull repairs. A full inspection of the vessel will determine other potential work. Passenger-only ferry service may be offered if a significant service interruption occurs during this project. If implemented, passenger-only service will only operate between Anderson Island and Steilacoom. Inadequate dock and ramp facilities will not handle passenger-only ferry service to Ketron Island. The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) requires hull exams twice in a five-year period. Pierce County’s ferries are allowed to conduct one underwater and one dry-dock hull exam every five years. Conducting in-water hull exams reduces costs. The USCG allows underwater exams due to the quality of Pierce County’s maintenance program, vessel build quality, and route on which the ferries operate. Steilacoom Ferry Landing Lay Berth Project to improve secondary ferry slip, known as a lay berth, at Steilacoom begins July 15 and will continue through end of 2018. The primary ferry slip will be unaffected during this work. The project should not interrupt ferry service between Anderson Island, Ketron Island and Steilacoom. The project will replace piles, ferry-protective structures called wingwalls and dolphins, and lengthens the gangway by 70 feet. The project also improves hook-ups for mechanical and utility systems such as electrical, water and sewer. Creosote timbers used for the existing wing walls and dolphins are failing from age. This project will replace them with all-steel components that last up to 25 years. Creosote timber typically lasts 10 to 15 years. The steel parts are also better for the Puget Sound environment. The general contractor for the $2.16 million project is Rognlin's Inc. of Aberdeen, Washington. The project is federally funded using ferry boat discretionary funds. Dry-Docking of M/V Christine Anderson The required dry docking of the M/V Christine Anderson began Sept. 17 and was completed Nov. 7. Puglia Engineering, Inc. was the contractor for the $1.6 million project with work conducted at their Bellingham shipyard. The project included upgrading the navigation equipment, fire sprinkler corrosion prevention and repair, paint touch-up, non-skid surface replacement and passenger door repairs. A full inspection of the vessel will determine other potential work. Projects out for advertisement Find out about any projects out for advertisement on the Bid Opportunities page. Waterborne Transportation Study The Pierce County Ferry System's Waterborne Transportation Study was completed in 2015. It is available here. During the study, Pierce County analyzed: Population and demographic changes projected through 2034 Changes to ferry service that would enhance island economic vitality and livability The financial sustainability of the ferry system The 14-year capital needs of the ferry system Study advisory group A study advisory group was formed to provide input on the needs of the ferry system and the implications of any alternatives to ferry staff and BERK Consulting, a Seattle firm that was hired to lead the study on Pierce County’s behalf. The 10-member advisory group was made up of stakeholders including ferry riders, residents from both islands, and representatives from the Town of Steilacoom, Anderson Island Fire and Rescue, and Steilacoom Historical School District No. 1. The advisory group met several times in 2015. Three phases The study was conducted in three phases. Phase 1: The current situation of the ferry system was assessed to understand the system’s history and outlook, and to identify key challenges and opportunities for the future. The county analyzed population and ridership, fare structure and ticketing system technology, the system’s finances, and service including vessels, terminals, and operations. The county developed alternatives for service provision, fare structure and technology, and cost and revenue strategies. Criteria for evaluating these alternatives were developed and built based on the Ferry Performance Measure report. Riders were asked to take an origin and destination study in early 2015. The implications to the alternatives to ridership, finances, customers, and communities were examined before the plan was developed. During this phase, Pierce County hosted two public meetings. The draft and final plans were issued in early summer 2015. The recommendations were then presented to Pierce County Executive Pat McCarthy and the Pierce County Council Economic Infrastructure and Development Committee. The ferry system was last analyzed by the 2003 Waterborne Transportation Study. 2015 Public Meetings May 14, Anderson Island Elementary School: Options for fare and service policies, Station Handouts, Station Boards, McNeil & New Markets, Comment Form June 11, Anderson Island Elementary School: Preliminary Draft Recommendations Station Handouts, Station Boards, Comment Form Advisory Group Meeting Documents Dec. 8, 2014: Agenda, Roles and Responsibilities, Project Overview, Project Schedule, Roster and Team Contacts Jan. 14, 2015: Composition Feb. 11, 2015: Agenda, Draft Situation Assessment, Meeting Summary March 11, 2015: Agenda, Alternative Evaluation Criteria, Alternative Options, Meeting Summary April 16, 2015: Agenda, Meeting Packet - Service April 23, 2015: Agenda, Meeting Packet, Meeting Summary May 27, 2015: Agenda, Public Comments, Draft Recommendations, Meeting Notes July 1, 2015: Agenda, Meeting Presentation, Compiled Comments, Recommendation Ranking Form, Meeting Notes July 10, 2015 AICAB Meeting Presentation on the Waterborne Transportation Study Ferry Planning 2013 Ferry Service Evaluation The purpose of the 2013 Ferry Service Evaluation was twofold: first, to evaluate several proposed service changes that have been suggested, and second, to evaluate the results of recently implemented and historical service changes that have been put into effect. The Pierce County Ferry System will use this study to determine future potential schedule changes to better serve its customers. Fourteen-Year Ferry Program The Fourteen-Year Ferry Program (2013-2026) is a ferry system planning document required by state law. Pierce County imbeds this document annually with the County's Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). Waterborne Transportation Study - An October 2003 report with recommendations for improvements to the County's ferry system. Customer Service and Refunds: (253) 588-1950 Ferry Administration: (253) 798-7250 After Hours Emergency: (253) 798-6000 Steilacoom Landing: 56 Union Ave. 2702 S 42nd St, Ste 201	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0053.json.gz/line2484
__label__cc	0.580115	0.419885	GREAT BRIGHT. Mandrill Garage’s ‘Orange Shark’ KTM Racer Posted on October 11, 2018 by Andrew in Racer. No Comments Written by Marlon Slack It’s taken a lot longer than we’d like, but there’s some cool custom bikes coming out of China. And with more money being thrown around in Beijing than at a bikie strip show there will be more. The custom bike scene will be huge there some day. And in the years to come the Beijing custom scene will look back at shops like Mandrill Garage and builds like their 2016 KTM Duke 390 dubbed the ‘Orange Shark’ as the bikes that broke new ground. With rapid urbanisation there’s always a risk that China will skip a love of motorcycles and go straight for cars. But I’m we think that we’ll see more bikes like this. I love the little Duke 390 customs that have started to kick about. They’re lightweight, reliable and a shitload of fun to ride in stock trim – so why not use it as a base for a custom? “With rapid urbanisation there’s always a risk that China will skip a love of motorcycles and go straight for cars.” And that’s exactly what Mandrill’s client was thinking when she dropped the bike into their Beijing garage. “The KTM is a really good choice for a new rider and especially a female rider,” Mandrill’s Luo Hao states, “But everybody wants their bike to be individual. And anyway, the standard bike is too plastic”. So the first thing Hao did was to remove all the plastic gunk. But he aimed to keep all the replacements lightweight. Because the owner wasn’t just going to be dodging cars, scooters and oblivious pedestrians on Beijing roads. “She is planning on taking it to the track,” Luo states, “so I wanted to make the bike… racier”. We hadn’t looked twice at the Duke 390, but now… With that in mind Luo built a one-off aluminum fuel tank. To get the sizing just right he cut some foam in a dummy run, making sure it’d sit correctly and look proportionate before fabbing a complete tank up himself. It’s a damn good job – especially with the bulky plastic dashboard recessed neatly inside. That was the hardest part for Luo to do. “Putting the dash on the tank took up a lot of space,” he says. “The original fuel pump is also really big – so it was quite difficult. In time I’m going to look for an aftermarket pump”. Hell, it looks just fine to me. But every inch of room for guzzoline helps when you’re using the bike as a daily commuter. But does it come in any other flavours? At the back end, Luo cut and altered the subframe, lowering the angle to make it look a little more traditional. At the same time he made sure the new thinner and slimmer seat wouldn’t stick out. The frame was re-powdercoated in KTM orange and the work he’s done matches the standard trellis frame perfectly. Neat job, that. Rounding out the list of modifications is a custom-built carbon fibre number plate with LED lighting. It’s got a YSS rear shock, Brembo RCS master cylinder, beefier 320mm disc and a custom exhaust system. I don’t have the weight measurements for the mods and, honestly, with the standard bike sporting so much plastic it’s probably not all that different. But it’s a huge visual leap from the standard bike. And for Luo it’s all been in a day’s work. “For me it’s not a big project,” he says, “Every part looks quite easy. But I love the feeling of this bike. A little racey, it can be used every day but still completely different from a standard KTM 390. It feels great to ride”. And with the standard KTM being a bucket of giggles, we can’t help but think this would be an absolute hoot. [ Mandrill Garage – Instagram \| Photos by Gao Tan ] China Duke KTM Mandrill Racer ELECTRIC LOVE – Tarform Motorcycles KID SKIDS. Classified’s Faster Sons Yamaha FZ-07R	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0053.json.gz/line2485
__label__wiki	0.602152	0.602152	WATCH: Just when and where Cornwall will feel the freeze Published by the Pirate FM News Team at 6:15am 23rd February 2018. (Updated at 8:18am 23rd February 2018) A cold weather warning has been issued for Cornwall as that icy blast bears down. The Met Office has put out a yellow alert, with temperatures set to plummet across next week. At the moment, it is in force from 9am on Friday until 12pm on Monday but forecasters say that could change. You can blame that very chilly air from Russia and Siberia, known as the beast from the east. Watch what the weather is looking like ahead of your drive to work on Friday or scroll down to check which towns will be the coldest next week... It will be a #dry but chilly journey to work for the vast majority on #Friday morning, here is all you need to know pic.twitter.com/NackhUBq26 — Met Office (@metoffice) February 22, 2018 Two weather warnings have been issued for snow on Monday and Tuesday, but they do not cover Cornwall. In fact, forecaster Martin Bowles does not think the Duchy will witness much of the white stuff. He told Pirate FM: "By the time those systems get across to Cornwall, most of the moisture will have come out of it and so we probably won't get much snow. "I do think there'll be a few flurries of snow, particularly over the moors, but it's going to be a mostly cold and dry week in Cornwall". Describing the so-called beast from the east, he added: "That's going to draw down some really cold air, right over from western Russia and even Siberia, into the UK so temperatures will be much below average. "We do generally refer to the first of March as being the start of spring. This particular first of March isn't going to feel like spring. It's going to feel distinctly wintry, even in Cornwall". Everyone's talking about the #BeastFromTheEast. This short silent film explains what it is pic.twitter.com/YWo5G2ZctO So scrapers not wellies at the ready then and you can read three things you might be doing wrong when you de-ice the car here. What does the yellow alert mean? The Met Office says: "There is an 80% probability of severe cold weather/icy conditions/heavy snow between 0900 on Friday 23rd February and 1200 on Monday 26th February in parts of England. "This weather could increase the health risks to vulnerable patients and disrupt the delivery of services" - check the cold weather plan for Cornwall here. "As the weekend approaches, average temperatures are likely to fall bringing a likelihood of meeting low temperature criteria across all regions. This with mainly fine and dry weather initially until Sunday, where snow showers will become more likely. "The cold continental east or southeasterly wind will also become a factor, strengthening enough to give significant wind chill. "The alert is likely to be reviewed on Friday, and perhaps upgraded and extended further into the new week as the cold weather looks likely to continue". Watch what the cold weather has in store for the weekend... Plans this weekend? Here are all the weather details pic.twitter.com/22SN5vsr6V When and where will be coldest in Cornwall? The Met Office website has a handy area where you can put in the name of your local town for a five day forecast. You can check that here - but Pirate FM has done some of the hard work for you in terms of temperatures. Overnight minus temperatures at night from Friday evening but Wednesday will be the coldest day. Max 3C during the day and min -4C at night. Launceston and Bodmin Overnight minus temperatures from Friday evening for Launceston and Sunday evening for Bodmin. Wednesday will be the coldest day: Max 1C during the day and min -4C at night. Overnight minus temperatures from Saturday evening but Wednesday will be the coldest day. Max 0C during the day and min -5C at night. Overnight minus temperatures from Monday evening. Although forecasters are predicting light snow showers from lunchtime on Wednesday, Thursday will be the coldest day. Max 1C during the day and min -4C at night. Overnight minus temperatures from Sunday evening but Thursday will be the coldest day. Max 0C during the day and min -4C at night. Overnight minus temperatures from Monday but Wednesday will be the coldest day. Max 1C during the day and min -1C at night. Temperatures are not forecast to dip below freezing overnight but it will come close on Thursday. Max 2C during the day and min 0C at night. Watch advice on how to look after yourself during the cold weather...	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0053.json.gz/line2486
__label__cc	0.719395	0.280605	> 3-Drawer Addison Nightstand (Duet) 3-Drawer Nightstand (Duet) 3-Drawer Addison Nightstand (Duet) Starting Price:$536.00 Your Savings:$48.00(9%) Part Number:1116DUET Manufacturer: Whittier Wood Furniture Duet Finish 23 1/4" W x 17 1/2" D x 29" H 3-Drawer Addison Nightstand in Duet. This striking design is made from solid American Alder and Alder veneered wood panels. Matching furniture features old world craftsmanship including English dovetail mortise and tenon joinery and fitted backs to ensure structural strength and stability. Stocked in North America. Please allow 3-4 weeks for delivery. Free Shipping. About Whittier Wood Furniture: Whittier Wood Furniture has been manufacturing quality real wood bedroom furnishings now for over three generations since 1975. Founded by Gordon Whittier and Evert Slijper. The emphasis has always been easy and ready to assemble furniture with attention to quality construction, attractive styling and affordability. Whittier founders possessed extensive lumber experience and knowledge with which they have expanded their product offerings with a network of global resources to include product that is manufactured to their exacting standards and designs. That emphasis is placed in manufacturing furniture using northwest native Alder hardwood species wood. Sought after for its strength, durability and affordability when compared to more expensive hardwoods. One production facility and distribution center is located in Eugene, Oregon, USA. The company also owns a second production facility in Vietnam which is owned and operated by them to the same standards as their USA facility. The family run, Eugene Oregon based organization strives for excellence in product quality, service and the support of our human and global resources. Family tradition continues today at Whittier. Evert Slipjer continues to manage the day to day company affairs of the company while Gordon's son Scott Whittier serves as President and CEO of this family operated Oregon company. About Standard Delivery Truckline Shipments: Whittier Wood bedrooms and beds are shipped with a standard curbside delivery truckline carrier. All furniture is delivered new in the manufacturer boxes. Beds will be packaged in multiple boxes. Casegoods such as nightstands and dressers are delivered fully assembled. Typical delivery time is 3-4 weeks with this service. This type of delivery will require someone to be home to sign for and receive the delivery from a semi. If the person placing the order is physically unable to do so, they should schedule the day of delivery for a day when someone can be with them to help receive their shipment. Tracking information is provided once shipped and you'll be able to call to schedule your delivery for a specific day. Optional services may be available for a nominal added fee such as inside first threshold delivery to the door. Should you require additional services please call us toll-free at 888-717-7908 and we can provide pricing and further assistance. About White Glove Shipments: Whittier Wood Furniture can be shipped with a "White Glove Delivery Service" which is an optional service available for an added fee (matching casegoods such as nightstands and dressers can ship with the bed's selected white glove service at no extra cost.) Typical delivery time is 3-4 weeks with this service. Experienced furniture professionals will handle your bedroom furniture carefully and confidently and will bring the boxes into the correct room up a maximum of one flight of stairs. The delivery service will call you and make arrangements for a specific day and time (often within a 2-4 hour window) for delivery of your furniture. Other options such as bed assembly can also be selected for an additional fee. Please call-toll free at 888-717-7908 if you have any special needs for a specific delivery service on your shipment. Real Wood Construction & Materials Information: The founders of Whittier Wood, Gordon Whittier and Evert Slijper both had extensive lumber experience and saw the value in the northwest native Alder hardwood species. It has strength, a fine grain and smooth texture. By many local woodworkers, it had been known as the great imitator. The beauty of Alder is that it could be stained to match other more expensive hardwoods at a fraction of the price. The amazing Alder tree is capable of growing to a height of 12'-15' in just 15 months. In 10-15 years, it has reached its mature height of 30'-40'. Today, in part, due to the introduction of Alder to a broader market by Whittier Wood Products, the species is highly regarded and sought after by fine furniture manufacturers around the world. This increase in demand continues to insure support for a decade's long replanting program. Earth Smart: Whittier Wood believes that they can provide a high quality product made from natural resources while still supporting our environment. Over 91% of the lumber purchased is shipped as furniture parts. The unusable portion of lumber (such as knots or bark) is cut out and ground into sawdust. This material is reclaimed and sold to make particle board, briquettes, wood pellets and pulp for paper. Whittier use the highest possible amount of recycled paper in their cartons (65%-70%), while maintaining the integrity of the carton. Factory wide, Whittier recycles paper, metal, cardboard, glass and oil. Small 3-Drawer Addison Nightstand (Duet) 6-Drawer Addison Chest (Duet) Addison Dresser - 50" W (Duet) Addison Low Dresser - 70" W (Duet)	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0053.json.gz/line2488
__label__wiki	0.621777	0.621777	Message from Head of Department Degree and Sub-degree Programmes Admission Summary BEng (Honours) Degree Programme in Civil Engineering BEng (Honours) Degree Programme in Environmental Engineering and Sustainable Development BSc (Honours) Degree Programme in Environmental and Occupational Safety & Health BEng (Honours) Degree Programme in Sustainable Structural and Fire Engineering Higher Diploma Programme in Civil Engineering MSc in Civil Engineering MSc in Environmental Management and Engineering Research Postgraduate Programmes Career Prospect Student Exchange Scheme Subject Synopsis CEE's Recent Research Performance Major Research Facilities Hong Kong Branches of Chinese National Engineering Research Centers Prospective Research Students Postdoctoral Research Opportunities at CEE Selected Research Projects Distinguished Chair Professors, Honorary, Adjunct and Visiting Professors General Staff News of Current Year PTeC's Outstanding Professional Services Awards 2018 The presentation ceremony of Outstanding Professional Services Awards organized by PolyU Technology and Consultancy Company Limited (PTeC) was held on 4 March 2019 at Hotel ICON. CEE is pleased to share the good news that our department has won two awards in PTeC’s Outstanding Professional Services Awards 2018. The total consultancy income earned by CEE in 2017-18 is HK$13,676,000. Most Active Department Award - Merit The Department with the highest aggregate invoiced value during the financial year of 2017-18 for consultancy projects undertaken via PTeC. Maximum Staff Participation Award - Merit The Department with the highest percentage of academic staff participation in consultancy projects during the financial year of 2017-18. Ir Prof. William H.K. Lam, Head of CEE (left) received the award from Prof. Philip C. H. Chan, Interim President (right) From left to right: K.L. Cheung (Assistant Technical Officer of Structural Laboratory), Y.H. Yiu (Technical Officer of Structural Laboratory), K.H. Wong (Technical Officer of Concrete Laboratory), Prof. Y.Q. Ni (Professor of CEE), Prof. Y. Xia (Professor of CEE), Prof. J.H. Yin (Chair Professor of CEE), Mr Daniel Suen, Director of Campus Development, Ir Prof. William H.K. Lam (Head of CEE), Prof. Y.L Xu (Dean of FCE), Prof. C.S. Poon (Chair professor and Associate Head (Research) of CEE), Prof. Onyx Wai (Professor of CEE), Dr S.Y. Zhu (Associate Professor of CEE) and Dr Dan Tsang (Associate Professor of CEE)	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0053.json.gz/line2491
__label__cc	0.727398	0.272602	"be consistent" Re (tilly) 1: Using GPL'd Perl Modules in Commercial Software by tilly (Archbishop) on Feb 18, 2002 at 03:39 UTC ( #146096=note: print w/replies, xml ) Need Help?? in reply to Using GPL'd Perl Modules in Commercial Software IANAL and this is not legal advice. One of the big grey areas in the GPL is the question of what a "derivative work" is. What I have heard is that there is rather little case law on this question, and so there are a lot of question marks. Lots of those question marks are about what does and does not constitute combining components into one whole work. This memory is verified by the GPL FAQ which says that: What constitutes combining two parts into one program? This is a legal question, which ultimately judges will decide. We believe that a proper criterion depends both on the mechanism of communication (exec, pipes, rpc, function calls within a shared address space, etc.) and the semantics of the communication (what kinds of information are interchanged). If the modules are included in the same executable file, they are definitely combined in one program. If modules are designed to run linked together in a shared address space, that almost surely means combining them into one program. By contrast, pipes, sockets and command-line arguments are communication mechanisms normally used between two separate programs. So when they are used for communication, the modules normally are separate programs. But if the semantics of the communication are intimate enough, exchanging complex internal data structures, that too could be a basis to consider the two parts as combined into a larger program. The distinction between interacting but separate and combined is very fuzzy. But legally it matters a lot because it is the line between where you have copyright over the whole, and where you don't. Since the GPL by structure only of gives back some permissions taken away by copyright law, unless copyright applies the GPL has no effect. If this seems very arbitrary, it is. After all copyright started in the English-speaking world as a grant of control to authors so that publishers could get what they used to get through censorship laws... Comment on Re (tilly) 1: Using GPL'd Perl Modules in Commercial Software In Section Meditations Node Status? Node Type: note [id://146096] Others examining the Monastery: (6) chrstphrchvz PerlMonks parthenogenetically spawned by Tim Vroom. PerlMonks somehow became entangled with The Perl Foundation. Marvelous Managed Hosting and Bandwidth Generously Provided by pair Networks	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0053.json.gz/line2494
__label__cc	0.636311	0.363689	We Tried 7 Chocolate Chip Cookie Delivery Services in Metro Phoenix New Indian-Nepali Food Truck Twirls Dumplings in Greater Phoenix "Top Chef: The Tour" Rolled Through Tempe Marketplace. Who Won? Eric Tsetsi Eric Tsetsi \| June 10, 2012 \| 11:28am Bravo's Top Chef Tour rolled into Tempe Marketplace Friday for its fifth annual live cooking competition. Tempe was the 10th stop on the 19-city tour where Bravo's "chef'testants" Richard Sweeney (Season 5) and Ryan Scott (Season 4) went head-to-head in an interactive food competition. The free event included several games, prizes, and plenty of opportunities for pictures and autographs with the "Top Chefs." Check out the full Top Chef: The Tour slideshow. Fan's of the show even got the chance to judge the food cooked up by Sweeney and Scott. The all-ages event also had plenty of games to keep everyone entertained. Sweeney and Scott each had 10 minutes to create their best dishes from 10 pre-selected ingredients, which the three official judges (including one audience member) critiqued. But the three judges weren't the only ones who got to taste the culinary delights. For the first time in the competition, according to organizers, the entire audience got to take part in the best part: The eating. When all was said and done, and the judges had their chance to critique the food, Scott was crowned the winner. Both chefs took time to sign autographs from the crowd gathered at the Cox Solutions store at Tempe Marketplace. Now what would be really cool is if Bravo created a cooking show where prominent chefs had to cook their best dishes on Phoenix's scorching pavement during the height of summer. That would be something we'd watch. Follow Chow Bella on Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest. Dining Guide: The Best Restaurants at Desert Ridge Marketplace First Taste: The Dirty Drummer and Its Famous Burgers in Arcadia	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0053.json.gz/line2498
__label__wiki	0.524358	0.524358	By Pregnancy Editors By Pamela Brill After the birth of my second daughter, I had to accept my limitations as a mother: I had an emergency C-section and was unprepared for the medical restrictions that went along with it. Unable to drive, and thus make quick runs to the store, I realized I was rather helpless. Then, by some miracle, I remembered seeing a Peapod delivery truck in our neighborhood and thought I might try ordering groceries online. A few clicks of the mouse, and it wasn’t long before I had everything I needed. What a relief! Many moms, especially first-timers and those without a support network nearby, are similarly taking advantage of the efficiency of these Internet-based services. “Running errands becomes difficult with a new baby in the house,” says Stacy DeBroff, president of MomCentral.com, “but our computers remain available to us at all times. A new mom can log on in her pajamas after the 2 a.m. feeding at exactly the moment she realizes she’s almost out of diapers.” Try these options for simplifying your postpartum schedule. Groceries to Go Ellen Cedfeldt of East Northport, NY, a mother of two, also turned to peapod.com a handful of times last winter when she didn’t want to take her newborn daughter out. “I probably spent less money since I wasn’t browsing the aisles,” she says. With service to Connecticut, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Virginia, and Wisconsin and more than 8,000 products to choose from, Peapod rarely lets down even the most picky shoppers. But perhaps the best thing about the service is its extensive range of features, such as the capability to pull up previous orders to speed return visits and the Express Shop feature, which lets you type in your grocery list, click on the Start Shopping link, and choose your favorite brands of the items from a selection. Bonus:The site lets you sort items by nutrition—perfect for the postpartum mom striving to shed some pounds. Insider tip: Registered shoppers receive discounts for future visits via email. Another option: safeway.com You never truly appreciate the gift of a home-cooked meal until you’re a sleep-deprived new mom who rarely has a free hand, let alone two. Magickitchen.com offers prepared meals that go effortlessly from the freezer to the oven or microwave, and on to the table. Menu options range from BBQ baby back ribs to pesto lasagna and are designed to suit any palate, including vegetarians and those with dietary restrictions. Nationwide delivery means anyone can take advantage of MagicKitchen’s services, be it for a one-time, one-serving dinner or multiple meals. For postpartum moms anticipating longer recovery times, meal plans can be set up in advance for an entire month’s worth of dinners. Bonus: A baby-shower registry enables your family and friends to purchase certificates for complete meals that you can redeem after baby arrives. Insider tip: Through February 28, 2009, Pregnancy readers receive 10 percent off any item on the menu or a gift certificate with the promotion code BABY. First-time users who request a catalog can also get 10 percent off their first order via a promotion code. Another option: supersuppers.com If there’s one necessity new parents always seem to run out of at the most inopportune times, it’s diapers. Rather than having to make a late-night dash or lug home a heavy box, let diapers.com bring the diapers to you. Rachel Greenberg, a mom of one in Sacramento, CA, favors the website because it’s organized by brand, making it easy to find what she needs. Shipping is quick, too, especially if you live in New York City, San Francisco, Boston, or the surrounding areas. “I received everything the next day and had ordered at 3 p.m. the day before,” Greenberg says. And they offer more than diapers: Wipes, formula, bottles, pacifiers, and other baby staples can all be found on the site. Environmentally conscious moms looking for green products can select from a variety of items, including gDiapers and Similac Organics baby formula. Bonus: Ordering both diapers and formula easily adds up to more than $50, which gives you free shipping. Insider tip: The Refer-a-Mom Program lets you earn credits when someone you refer places an order. Modern Medicine Late-night pharmacy runs aren’t uncommon—there’s never time to stock up on first-aid supplies. But with services like drugstore.com, it’s easy to prep a stash for those wee-hour emergencies. Angela Ayres of Seattle places orders on a regular basis, buying everything from disposable breast pads to diaper-pail refills in record time. “Most of the fields are saved, so it’s only a matter of clicking to the end,” she says. And because drugstore.com partners with beauty.com, moms can also select from an extensive line of skincare and hair products. Items can be delivered together, so shoppers save on shipping, which is free for orders over $49. Bonus: Purchases earn you drugstore.com dollars that can be redeemed every quarter. Insider tip: Use the auto-delivery feature to automatically order specified goods every 30, 45, 60, or 90 days. One More Way to Simplify For moms with other children, it helps to have a carpooling system in place for rides to day care or preschool post-delivery. A free-of-charge service called dividetheride.com simplifies the chore of setting up a carpool schedule with other families. After the moms from your school add their names to a sign-up page, the service generates a carpool calendar and emails it to everyone in the group. Later, text and email reminders let you know when it’s your turn. Pamela Brill is still reaping the benefits of shopping from home. The New York–based mother of two also writes for American Baby, Parents, and thecradle.com The Editors at Pregnancy are constantly scouring the news and best information to provide readers with the most accurate advice and latest trends in pregnancy and new motherhood. Together we’ve experienced most of the ups and downs of the pregnancy journey and are here to share and help you along the way. Last Call – my experience weaning off breastfeeding	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0053.json.gz/line2499
__label__wiki	0.805224	0.805224	Play Video: Opening new frontiers for young minds Kastner opens frontiers for young minds The Office of Communications June 26, 2017 noon Princeton professor Sabine Kastner is helping explain neuroscience to curious young minds through an academic journal for children and outreach activities on campus. Video by Princeton University neuroscientist Sabine Kastner comes prepared for a meeting with her youngest collaborators, packing a model of the human brain, a collection of preserved animal brains and a video demonstrating a single neuron in action. Those collaborators — fifth-graders at Riverside School in Princeton, shown in the video above — are prepared, too, with questions, ideas and enthusiasm. Kastner, a professor of psychology and the Princeton Neuroscience Institute, has come not just to teach the students but also to enlist their help as peer reviewers for Frontiers for Young Minds, an academic journal that features articles written by professional researchers and reviewed for clarity and readability by members of the target audience: children ages 8 to 15. The finished articles are available free to all on the journal's website, bringing the latest science on topics including astronomy, biodiversity, Earth science, health, mathematics and neuroscience to any student with access to the internet. Kastner serves as the chief editor of the "Understanding Neuroscience" section. "The way I was brought up as a scientist in an academic environment was to do laboratory work, make discoveries and share those discoveries with our peers," said Kastner, who also invites the students to tour the Princeton Neuroscience Institute. "But I think the time has come for scientists to give back. Doing this outreach with kids is just one way to do it." For neuroscientist Sabine Kastner, the eye is a window to mind's workings Treisman wins National Medal of Science for psychology research The spotlight of attention is more like a strobe, say researchers New neuroscience institute will bridge disciplines, take innovative approach Seniors Parton, Pecsok named Pyne Prize winners Unpacking the toolkit of human consciousness Charles Gordon Gross, father of cognitive neuroscience, dies at 83	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0053.json.gz/line2500
__label__cc	0.675558	0.324442	Dubai, Middle East Dubai real estate transactions for first half of 2018 Overall property transactions in the Dubai real estate market totalled Dh111 billion for the first half of 2018, says the Dubai Land Department (DLD). This was done through 27,642 transactions. This represents an approximately 16 per cent decline compared to the same period a year ago. Overall property transactions in Dubai totalled Dh132 billion in the first half of 2017 and Dh113 billion in the first six months of 2016. The Land Department numbers represent properties and plots sold across Dubai. “The reduction in property transactions in the first half of 2018 come as off-plan transactions recorded a drop after the torrid pace set in 2017. The reason for the decline in off-plan transactions has been a combination of fewer developer launches as well as somewhat of a pullback of developer incentives that were the rage in 2017. Further, we have started to see a reallocation of investible funds towards the ready space, a trend that we believe will continue as investors arbitrage away the difference in prices between the ready and off-plan space,” Hussain Alladin, head of IR and research at Global Capital Partners, told Khaleej Times. “We have seen a drop in off-plan sales this year. Last year, developers came out with several innovative payment plans and other incentives to attract buyers. This attracted both end-users and investors looking for a good yield, while allowing them to pay over time from their regular incomes. However, secondary sales have remained strong where sellers who understand economic cycles are willing to meet the market price,” said Sanjay Chimnani, managing director, Raine & Horne. In the first six months, Business Bay and Dubai Marina were the leaders in terms of investor picks, accounting for 1,934 and 1,445 transactions, while the Al Merkadh neighbourhood had 1,262 deals. In terms of value too, Business Bay reigned, with its transactions accounting for a sizeable Dh4.2 billion. Dubai Marina was placed second with Dh2.9 billion worth of transactions and Dh2.1 billion for Al Merkadh. Sultan Butti bin Mejren, director-general of DLD, said: “The government’s strategic decisions have had a significant impact on sustainable growth and on strengthening the competitiveness of the national economy. Granting investors a UAE residency visa for up to 10 years and reducing government fees included in previous initiatives will be of the most important incentives for economic growth in the emirate as they will have a positive impact on reducing business costs and will support Dubai’s position as one of the best investment destinations in the world.” There were 7,668 transactions that were financed through mortgages, valued at a combined Dh57.6 billion. Increased mortgage-back deals means that end-user buyers are active in the market. In terms of mortgages, Dubai Marina listed 498 transactions worth more than Dh1.7 billion, Jebel Ali First came in second with 454 transactions totalling Dh769 million and Business Bay recorded 453 transactions exceeding Dh3 billion. Dubai registered real estate transactions exceeding Dh285 billion in 2017 and Dh259 billion for the full year 2016. These numbers suggest that the second half of the year should give a further impetus in terms of the numbers and values of transactions. “The second half kicks off with Cityscape Global in September and many developers coincide their plan to launch new products or come up with offers and new payment plans for products where they have inventory to sell,” reckoned Chimnani. “Transactional activity will continue to see ebbs and flows and are a function of a cornucopia of factors, including developer launches, incentives, but mostly are a function of prices. Given that certain areas command higher interest currently [Sports City transactions are up 28 per cent on a y-o-y basis] and there seems to be a resurgence of interest in upper-income locations, it appears as if we are on course for a stronger second half. Exogenous factors such as the announcement of the 10-year visas will also have an impact, as and when details of the same are released,” added Alladin. Bin Mejren added: “If we were to identify the reason behind the strengthening real estate market, it would be the level of maturity it has reached to maintain its sustainable growth. Expo 2020 is close at hand, and developers in the market are expressing interest in aligning with the directives of the leadership to turn Dubai into a global pioneer and an attractive investment hub in support of Dubai Strategic Plan 2021.” While Emirati investors ranked first in both the number and value of transactions – being involved in 2,986 transactions worth Dh6.8 billion – Indian nationals came in second with 3,218 transactions at Dh5.9 billion. This was followed by Saudis whose investments were worth almost Dh3.7 billion through 1,415 investments. The list of top 10 investors by nationality also included Dubai residents from Britain, Pakistan, China, Egypt, Jordan and France. The investments put in by Gulf nationals exceeded Dh11.6 billion through 4,919 transactions. Arab investors concluded 2,561 transactions worth more than Dh4.115 billion. The value of properties registered by female investors reached Dh9 billion through 5,526 transactions. Market observers are upbeat in their outlook about H2 2018 in the wake of several path-breaking decisions announced in the past months. These include a 10-year visa for investors, allowing funds and REITs to list on the Dubai Financial Market, reducing fines and providing payment plans to expired business licences, stimulation of businesses by releasing Dh14 billion in the form of visa deposits, allowing many businesses to own 100 per cent of their shareholding, six-month visas for people looking for work opportunities, freeze on school fees, etc. “As these announcements take shape on ground in the next weeks and months, these will make Dubai an even more attractive destination for businesses and individuals to come looking for new opportunities. Not to forget that Expo 2020 is around the corner and many infrastructure plans are being put into place. This should contribute positively to the sales environment,” concluded Chimnani. Original article Khaleejtimes Previous The evolution of Dubai Next Abu Dhabi market slow in 2018 due to slow economic growth Dubai, Middle East, UAE, Worldwide Developer of Burj Khalifa now accepts bitcoin for purchase of their properties Israel, Middle East Luxury property market in Israel is booming Property prices in Dubai keep falling Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Middle East, UAE Over half of UAE residents plan to invest in property in the next year Buying Advice, Turkey Middle East, Turkey Turkey’s real estate sector launches big campaign The evolution of Dubai Abu Dhabi, Middle East Abu Dhabi market slow in 2018 due to slow economic growth	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0053.json.gz/line2511
__label__wiki	0.717948	0.717948	Up Close: The Farer automatic collection Affordable automatics are the order of the day, and if you can throw in some colourful accents and thoughtful design, you’ve pretty much hit the jackpot Farer launched in October 2015 with a range of quartz pieces - the flagship being a GMT model - that added weight to the idea that in the sub-£500 market, the fashion watch was dying out at the hands of more design-oriented brands (see Uniform Wares et al.). What Farer brought to the scene was an unabashed use of bright colour, and a goodly helping of generically "British" design traits. The idea was beginning to feel very familiar a year ago - the likes of Schofield had been exploring that look at a higher level for some time - and in the intervening time a trickle has become a stream, with Sekford, Shore Projects, Dennison and of course the re-branded Christopher Ward all contributing from different directions. Farer's quartz pieces showed that something was definitely right - the use of colour could be a bit much in some cases (look up the Carter and Frobisher II) - but crucially a lot of the attention to detail was there from the off. We knew that when the automatic versions came along, they'd be worth a look. And here they are. From left to right: “Endurance”, “Beagle” and “Hopewell” There are three versions making their debuts, entitled "Beagle", "Hopewell" and "Endurance" (honestly, between them, the various British brands will soon run out of ships/coastal towns/explorers). They're powered by ETA 2824-2 calibres: very little to say about this well-known movement other than to note that Farer has chosen/been able to source ETA rather than Soprod, Sellita or A.N.Other calibre. Certainly at the price it's very decent; there are a lot of watches out there running on the same tractor with four-figure price tags. It's really all about the design with Farer (as an aside; we can't shake the feeling that as the industry hunkers down against the harsh winds blowing its way, it will be all about design for a lot of brands as movement innovation gets placed firmly on the back burner). What you're looking for at this level is anything that tells you the maker thought twice, or three times, about their choices - and luckily, there are several such points. The bronze crown is one. Simple, small, but a nice nod to watch-nerdery and simultaneously a tick-box for the British/naval/explorer vibe that Farer touches upon now and again. Another is the pipette hands; particularly in the Beagle they give the watch a scientific, instrument-inspired style. Other design choices will please some but not others - the big arrowhead on the (very long) seconds hand, for example. Easily mistaken for a GMT at a glance. And the way the date window takes a huge chomp out of number six. But at least they are design choices, made deliberately. And in the date window's defence, it's small, cleanly cut, round not square. It would be nice if on the blue-dialled Hopewell the date disc could come with a matching blue background, but I feel harsh quibbling over such things at £875. The dial design in general is really impressive. All three watches have distinctly different dials, down to the use of dots or lines for the minute track, Arabic numerals all the way round or alternate numbers, and a better balancing of colour than in the quartz pieces that says these are ever so slightly more grown up. I could go on: the logo isn't too big; there's no abundance of dial text; the dials have a subtle two-tone finish that's not strong enough to be called pie-pan, but it's going that way. Pie-plate, perhaps. The domed sapphire - a custom component, we're told - is sufficiently old-school without actually landing the watches in faux-heritage territory. On the back, there's not a great deal to write home about; sapphire casebacks show a custom-etched rotor and a little bit of brushing on the bridges. Again, you get what you pay for and there's really nothing wrong with how this looks. 50m of water resistance is enough for the type of watch. The straps (which are very comfortable Barenia bridle leather) are removable with quick-release bars; I would have preferred standard spring bars to enable easy swapping of NATO straps, something these watches are crying out for, but it's not a deal-breaker. At 39.5mm wide and 10mm tall, the watches are pretty perfectly sized, and actually feel like they wear a little smaller, which is no bad thing. All said and done, Farer's autos balance a sense of fun with features that more seasoned watch buyers will respect, making them either a credible entry-level buy for a first-timer or a quirky daily wearer for someone who only brings out the Panerai on special occasions. 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__label__wiki	0.808955	0.808955	Pre-game news & notes: Miles out, VanVleet returns, Brown makes mid-season All-G League The Toronto Raptors are back home, and they’re hoping that their 19-4 record at the Air Canada Centre helps them get back on the winning track. Thursday night brought another tough, close loss, this time to the Washington Wizards, and the visiting Portland Trail Blazers offer no easy bounce-back test. The Raptors are on the second night of a back-to-back, while the Blazers come in a little better rested and having won seven of their last eight. It was hard to get a vibe on the Raptors after last night’s loss, as there was no shootaround in a back-to-back scenario and media availability was bumped a little later due to a pre-game walk-through. You could probably guess what they’d have to say. The matchup is pretty familiar at this point, even though Raptors-Blazers has had an odd penchant for one team missing a star. It’s two of the best offensive backcourts in the league head-to-head, two beefy centers banging in the middle, and two defenses that have surprised with their early season success. Toronto has the edge on offense overall, though the Blazers shoot a lower volume of threes much more effectively. Portland is also a much better defensive rebounding team, a potential storyline here given that both teams are top-10 offensive rebounding outfits. It should be another nice test in a pre-All-Star stretch that’s brought a lot of them. The game tips off at 7:30 on Sportsnet One and Sportsnet 590. You can check out the full game preview here. Raptors updates Fred VanVleet has been removed from the injury report after staying behind on the road-trip to spend time with his newborn daughter. C.J. Miles is still being listed as questionable after missing the last two games with knee soreness. If Miles can’t go, Norman Powell figures to get a third game in a row to continue making a case for more time in the rotation. VanVleet’s return has sent Lorenzo Brown back to Raptors 905. Check back before tip off for a Miles update. UPDATE: Miles is out for a third consecutive game. PG: Kyle Lowry, Delon Wright, Fred VanVleet SG: DeMar DeRozan, Norman Powell SF: OG Anunoby, Alfonzo McKinnie PF: Serge Ibaka, Pascal Siakam C: Jonas Valanciunas, Jakob Poeltl, Lucas Nogueira OUT: C.J. Miles TBD: None 905: Malcolm Miller, Bruno Caboclo, Lorenzo Brown Trail Blazers updates The Blazers are expecting to have a full rotation available, although three of their players have statuses up in the air. Jusuf Nurkic and Meyers Leonard are both probable, so the frontcourt rotation would appear to be set. Maurice Harkless is questionable, which would take away one of Portland’s better options to throw at DeMar DeRozan. The Blazers have some decent depth up and down the lineup regardless, especially since Shabazz Napier and Pat Connaughton have turned out to be productive bench players. Check back before tip-off for an update on those three up-in-the-air names. UPDATE: Nurkic will play and start. UPDATE II: Harkless and Leonard are listed as active. PG: Damian Lillard, Shabazz Napier SG: C.J. McCollum, Pat Connaughton SF: Evan Turner, Maurice Harkless, Jake Layman PF: Al-Farouq Aminu, Ed Davis, Noah Vonleh C: Jusuf Nurkic, Meyers Leonard, Zach Collins OUT: None G-League (no affiliate): C.J. Wilcox, Wade Baldwin, Caleb Swanigan Instead of doing All-Star teams, the G League announced Midseason All-G League Teams on Friday. Lorenzo Brown was, somewhat surprisingly, the only Raptors 905 representative named to the team. You can find the full teams here. The G League All-Star event will see one team of G League All-Stars take on the Mexico national team. That roster is yet to be announced. Raptors 905 play at 7 p.m. tomorrow night in Erie. We’ll have the usual coverage for you. Bruno Caboclo, Lorenzo Brown, and Malcolm Miller are with the 905 while Alfonzo McKinnie is hanging back with the Raptors. Over at The Athletic, I wrote about the team’s late-game play in the last two games, which has been encouraging while also frutrating. RR readers can get 20 percent off a subscription here. Toronto and Ottawa will host Canada’s FIBA World Cup 2019 qualifiers for the June-July segment of the schedule. Canada will host Dominican Republic on June 29 at Ricoh Coliseum and then host U.S. Virgin Islands on July 2 at TD Place. Canada’s next qualifiers go in February in the Bahamas. The Raptors are holding another gameday design contest: Thread Alert Presenting your finalists for this weeks' #MyRapsDesign. Now it's up to you to decide who the winner will be for Sundays game day graphic. Contest Deets: https://t.co/6pA14eG0Ix pic.twitter.com/22EasGJiip — Toronto Raptors (@Raptors) February 2, 2018 The Last Two Minute Report from Raptors-Wizards shows the following: Missed defensive three seconds call on Kyle Lowry at 1:47. Missed travel on Markieff Morris at 1:13. Missed travel on Otto Porter at 1:00. Missed foul on Jonas Valanciunas (fouling Morris) at 0:45. Missed travel on Serge Ibaka at 0:37. Incorrect foul call on Bradley Beal (fouling Lowry) at 0:12. Missed offensive foul on Serge Ibaka at 0:05. Missed foul call on Lowry at 0:01. The Raptors are 4.5-point favorites, up slightly from Raptors -4. The over-under is at 214.5. Related Items:c.j. miles, c.j. wilcox, canada basketball, FIBA, fred vanvleet, g-league, jusuf nurkic, Lorenzo Brown, maurice harkless, meyers leonard, Portland Trail Blazers, Raptors 905, raptors trail blazers, toronto raptors	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0053.json.gz/line2514
__label__cc	0.678955	0.321045	NatWest supports medical practice acquisition / March Two Strood-based doctors are meeting their personal ambitions to own and run their first medical practice through the provision of a £575,000 funding package provided by banking partner NatWest. Dr Juneja and Dr Broom were looking to acquire their first medial practice at a time Marlowe Park Medical Practice in Strood was looking to be sold. The purpose-built surgery, based on the Wells Road, currently has 3,200 patients and the potential to expand on their existing medical services. The duo will concentrate on recruiting additional patients; with a focus on the Eastern European community making full use of Dr Juneja's Russian and Polish language skills. Today, the medical practice is run by both Dr's, a practice nurse and receptionists and they are hoping patient numbers will rise to 4,000 by the end of the year which will give scope for further job creation. Martin Garner, Healthcare Manager at NatWest was approached by Dr Juneja to review their business plan. Martin was confident he would be able to provide £575,000 to purchase the existing medical practice, allowing for costs involved, in addition to the purchase price agreed by the vendor. Dr Juneja, Partner, Marlowe Park Medical Practice, said: "It is really exciting for us to finally be our own boss. The premises in Strood became available when the previous owner was looking to sell so inheriting his patients made the transition easier. We are confident so far that we have made the right decision and thank NatWest for their valued support throughout the process." Martin Garner, Healthcare Manager at NatWest said: "Both Dr Juneja and Dr Broom instilled me with confidence from the outset, given their medical experience and appetite to succeed and it is rewarding to see them fulfilling their personal ambitions. I wish them both every success as they establish themselves in the local community." Zoe Martin Regional Communications Manager, RBS/NatWest zoe.martin@rbs.co.uk	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0053.json.gz/line2517
__label__wiki	0.768897	0.768897	Lombard helps railroad company expand train fleet / January Harry Needle Railroad Company (HNRC), the locomotive hire business, has increased the size of its train fleet after securing funding from Lombard, the asset finance arm of NatWest. The company has bought three British Rail built shunting locomotives and will base them at its Barrow Hill Shed depot near Staveley in North Derbyshire. HNRC now owns and operates more than 110 locomotives, one of the country's largest privately owned train fleets. Lisa Kershaw from Lombard and John Paulson from NatWest in Manchester provided the company with a £72,000 asset finance loan to part fund the purchase. HNRC specialises in spot hire services - providing locomotives, stock and crew to other companies operating within the rail industry. These include businesses that need to move freight and other goods by rail such as Lafage Cement, Tata Steel and Bardon Aggregates. Established in 1990, HNRC also provides a full locomotive rescue and refurbishment service, specifically designed to return older trains to active service. Harry Needle, owner of HNRC, said: "We provide spot and contract hire services to customers throughout the country and pride ourselves on being able to quickly respond to each request. We can only achieve this by regularly investing in our fleet to ensure we have enough locomotives available to meet customer demands." Lisa, a Lombard Relationship Manager, added: "Harry's willingness to invest in the business has created a substantial fleet of trains and is key to establishing HNRC as one of the country's leading locomotive hire companies. We are very pleased to have worked with the company on their latest purchase." Transport Lombard	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0053.json.gz/line2518
__label__cc	0.728841	0.271159	Speaking Freely Classical Liberal Team Shows Speaking Freely Classical Liberal Patreon Thanos, Socialism, and Economic Fallacy Yes, Thanos the evil villain of the Avengers Infinity War has a very specific motive, and it is based on an economic fallacy. While his inspiration is quite different in the comic books, the Marvel Cinematic Universe attempted to give him a more weighty cause for his actions by giving him a plausible, but tragically flawed ideology. In the film, Thanos explains his reasoning to his adopted daughter, Gamora, in this brief exchange: Thanos: You were going to bed hungry, scrounging for scraps. Your planet was on the brink of collapse. I'm the one who stopped that. You know what's happened since then? The children born have known nothing but full bellies and clear skies. It's a paradise. Gamora: Because you murdered half the planet. Thanos: A small price to pay for salvation. Gamora: You're insane. Thanos: Little one, it's a simple calculus. This universe is finite, its resources, finite. If life is left unchecked, life will cease to exist. It needs correcting. Gamora: You don't know that! The premise is that resources are finite. That may be true for any single resource, but what do we know about supply and demand? If the supply of an item falls while the demand stays strong, then the price rises. Rising prices drive conservation, causes people to seek alternatives, and alerts entrepreneurs that they can earn money by addressing a need. What Thanos fails to see is the incentive for innovation. If a certain type of food becomes scarce and causes the price to rise, other entrepreneurs will have the incentive to make competing for alternatives to meet the demand. So long as the demand exists, the producers will seek to find the most efficient way to supply customer desires. This is an ever-changing system of price signals, which can spark the most ingenious inventions and innovations. Thanos proposed that murdering half the population would solve the issue of scarcity, and save the remaining lives. Had he understood the law of supply and demand, price signals, and other economic principles, he wouldn’t have arrived at his genocidal conclusion. And why is Thanos the only one allowed to decide who gets to live and die? What makes him a worthy judge to deal out death on a whim? Why should one person assume control over the choices of other people? This type of social engineering is something that Ludwig Von Mises wrote about in his book Human Action. "Like planning, the term [social engineering] is a synonym for dictatorship and totalitarian tyranny. The idea is to treat human beings in the same way in which the engineer treats the stuff out of which he builds his bridges, roads, and machines. The social engineer's will is to be substituted for the will of the various people he plans to use for the construction of his utopia. Mankind is to be divided into two classes: the almighty dictator, on the one hand, and the underlings who are to be reduced to the status of mere pawns in his plans and cogs in his machinery, on the other." The great tragedy is that the free will of the individual is subordinated to a central planner—a planner who cannot know the ever-shifting motives or desires of his subjects, and so is doomed to fail in his pursuit of fair judgments. Socialist governments share this terrible flaw as they attempt the erode the individual in the management of the collective. Thanos' solution is morbid. But more importantly, it is based entirely on a fatal misunderstanding of economic truths. It is crucial that we see where he went wrong so that we are not tempted by fear to follow his logic. ArticleJaron Weidner June 2, 2018 What Jordan Peterson & Mike Dyson expose about racism Video1791L June 2, 2018 Candidate Spotlight: Greg Samples for Congress District 2 ArticleJoshua Eakle May 5, 2018 The RECURO Initiative josh@recuro.org FeedSponsorSubmitSubscribe RECURO is a media site created to promote liberty-minded ideas on Tennessee politics and beyond.	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0053.json.gz/line2524
__label__cc	0.591814	0.408186	Montecristo Estates by Pueblo Bonito Posting R810429 Back to the posting Resale posting R810429 Resort location Staff/Service Been to Montecristo Estates by Pueblo Bonito lately? By marien40 I go as frequently as possible to visit my villa #2 at the top of the mountain (Phase 1). The ever changing view is breathtaking, the... By belenh2 I just got back from this place. It is a great experience to me. I love the place and I'm looking forward to come back with my family.... By sealingman Please listen to me and never buy a timeshare here. No matter what they tell you it is not worth it. Dirk Meyer et al will lie, cheat,... By lucylovertoo Updated May 6, 2013 Love resort. If you stay here a car is highly recommended, the bus to rose is difficult to utilize, you must go to sunset and then to... By andem This is our first time to Montecristo, however, 3rd time to Pueblo Bonita, Pacifica & Sunset Beach. The staff is hands down the most... By reginaa23 Absolutely awesome.... Attention is given to every detail of your visit. The Staff is extremely helpful and will find a way to make sure... By brianb342 Stayed 10 days at Christmas, the most amazing place!!. Stunning views with amazing sunsets and access to all the Pueblo Resorts in Cabo!... By kathil10 We just got back from our first stay at the Montecristo's, we had two days there and the rest of our time was in our Presidential at the... By stevena39 I am not new to Cabo but this (Feb 2010) is my first time at Monte Cristo Estates. This place is fantastic! The staff is attentive, the... By maritza10 We enjoyed the villa with a group of six and it was heavenly. We had everything we need ed and more for a relaxing vacation. Super... By nealu we died and went to heaven! cabo is the most beautiful place and this is the most beautiful resort villa in the world, have had... By kendrab13 My husband and I are owners and we stayed for the first time this past February. It was amazing!!! The attention that was paid to the... By caseyy4 Amazing resort, the villas are an absolute dream to stay in. Talk about maximum pampering!!! We love our villa, unfortunately we have... By stevec250 Our family loves Montecristo and Pueblo Bonito. We have been back two years in a row and plan on going again this year. The ... By stellab7 We own 2 weeks in paradise during May and can hardly wait for a return. However, we can forego ours (reluctantly) by renting it to a ... By ra32 Like nothing you have ever experienced. Montecristo estates is first-class in every way. It sits on the top of a hill, overlooking... By markcarlyn We are owners at Monticristo Estates and absolutely love the place. We were there in October and pleased that we check- in with the ... By melanyk My wife and I stayed here over New Year's and experienced one of the best vacations ever. The views were spectacular, intimate ... By lelandb Just got back from this resort. The spa was great and I like the fact that you can use all amenities of the resort. I am a happy... By code3jojo I just checked this place out and bought after I saw it. It is DELUXE! By jeff1020 The ultimate luxury villas with the most spectacular views of the evening sunsets as they fall over the Pacific Ocean! Montecristo ... Contact information and posting details available to RedWeek Members only	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0053.json.gz/line2526
__label__wiki	0.735404	0.735404	Grimes On Her DIY Haircut Grimes On Her DIY Haircut, Unexpected Beauty Icons & More Taylor Bryant Photo: Courtesy of Stella McCartney. Grimes is very high on the list of women inspiring us when it comes to IDGAF beauty. The singer is what we call the antithesis of the pop star (that's why she holds a spot on our "singers shaking up beauty standards" list). She marches to the beat of her own (super-catchy) drum and doesn't take herself too seriously — a refreshing quality that we love. It makes sense, then, that she was selected to be the face of Stella McCartney's Pop fragrance and is one of four celebs tapped to star in the campaign video, below. The scent is described as bold, authentic, and irreverent, which are all words we'd use to describe the 28-year-old. We are talking about the person who documented her own haircut-gone-wrong on Instagram, after all. We had a chance to chat with the artist about collaborating with Stella McCartney, her beauty mantra, and what came of her hair saga. Scroll through to read what she had to say. What excited you most about collaborating with Stella McCartney? “I obviously care a lot about fashion — it has a very big and intense carbon footprint and I think Stella is really moving in the right direction with regards to her ethics in making clothes. For me to ever do something like this, it would have to be something that abided by those ethics. I think that it represents the future of fashion in regards to sustainability.” What’s been your favourite part of the campaign? “Probably working with Stella and Amandla [Stenberg], because they are both really cool. It was actually really chill on the day that we shot; everyone was just really nice.” Why do you like to experiment with beauty? “I think because of boredom, but also there's a sense of necessity. When you're on tour, you kind of just roll with whatever happens. I'd probably chalk it up to boredom. Like, why not?” Have you ever felt like you've had to subscribe to a certain beauty ideal? “I don't think so. Maybe I'm not a very perceptive person, but I've never really felt like anyone forced me to look a certain way.” Has your beauty mindset changed since coming into the spotlight? “Not really. Although, I do pluck my eyebrows now. I like a unibrow, and I will probably have a unibrow in the future. I support unibrows.” Has anyone helped you define your personal style? “Yeah, definitely. Dolly Parton is a fashion icon, [and] Selena Quintanilla. Rihanna has the best style, although mine does not match Rihanna's at all. I appreciate all forms of audacity.” Would you say those women are your beauty icons, as well? “My beauty icon might be more of a Frida Kahlo; [she] may be a bit more androgynous.” What is your beauty mantra? "Lots of avocados, oil, and sleep. Avocados because I bleach my hair so much and it's really good for your hair. Also, I don't wear deodorant or anything. I think my beauty mantra is basically to eat healthy. I start feeling gross when I don't eat healthy, and I’m too low-maintenance to bother having a beauty regimen.” Are there any other foods you swear by, besides avocados? “Just tons and tons of oil — olive oil, almond oil, coconut oil — in my food, and in my skin and hair.” What's your biggest beauty regret? “Every time I cut my hair, that's my biggest regret. I'm in a state of deep regret right now because I recently cut my hair. That's just the circle of life.” We saw your hair transformation on Instagram; what happened with that? “It’s not the worst. I hate the length, but I did a decent job. I've never had a hairdresser because I've always cut my own hair, so it's not totally foreign to me. I've fried my hair so badly that it had to be cut off anyway.” What are your must-have beauty products when traveling? “Face wash, shampoo, face oil, and black eyeliner. I think those are the only things you need. I like anything Burt's Bees and Kiehl's. There is a brand called Alima; it's vegan and all-natural. That stuff is good.” Grimes Interview Stella McCartney Pop Perfume Campaign Beauty • Celebrity Beauty written by Taylor Bryant Adut Akech: "Everything I Got Bullied For, I Love Today" Lady Gaga's Beauty Brand Is Officially On Its Way — & Coming... Angelina Jolie Just Got The Perfect Subtle Hair Upgrade For Summer For years now, Angelina Jolie has stuck to a signature look: long, dark hair; fair, glowing skin; and the occasional red lip. But while stepping out in by aimee simeon Emma Roberts Just Dyed Her Hair For The Summer — & It's Not ... It must be nice to be a celebrity with top hair stylists on speed dial who can chop (literally) and change your hair whenever the mood takes you. And we Michelle Obama Is Rocking Ombré Curls — & Her Fans Are Obsessed While Michelle Obama was in the White House, she kept her look more or less consistent, wearing cardigans and elegant midi-length skirts with her hair Celine Dion Just Got This Summer's Chicest Haircut Celine Dion, for all intents and purposes, is an icon. Two decades ago, she gave us "My Heart Will Go On," one of the best-selling film ballads of all Hilary Duff Is Getting Mummy-Shamed For Piercing Her Daughter... We unfortunately live in a world where six in 10 women will experience mummy shaming in their lifetime, and it's safe to say that celebrities in the Billie Eilish Just Dyed Her Hair A Wild New Colour — & Fans Love It Take one look at Billie Eilish's eclectic fashion choices, and it's clear the "Bad Guy" singer isn't afraid of a bit of color. Unsurprisingly, that ethos Kim Kardashian Tries "Frosted Brown" Hair For Summer — & It Looks... Kim Kardashian will try any hair colour once. Last August, she went neon green in Miami (the colour was meant to match her Lamborghini, of course). A few Curated Constellation Ear Piercings Are Big News This Summer The only thing millennials love more than getting text notifications from horoscope apps, podcasts about the grifter du jour, and Timothée Chalamet are What It's Really Like To Work As A Cam Girl I Got Ready With YouTube Sensation Nikita Dragun I Pay £1,240 For My Brooklyn Apartment—Here's What It Looks ... Rihanna's Hairstylist Gave Me My First Wig — & Here's How It ...	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0053.json.gz/line2527
__label__wiki	0.939356	0.939356	Joey King Talks Slender Man & Love Stories The Kissing Booth's Joey King On Slender Man, Social Media & Her Latest Love Story Kaitlin Reilly Photo: David Mendez/Getty Images. In 2009, the very first image of "Slender Man" was posted by creator Eric Knudsen on a Something Awful forum. That original Photoshopped image, of an unnaturally tall man in a suit lurking just within sight, was meme-ified to the point where Slender Man is the millennial Boogeyman. Social media, essentially, created a new thing to fear. Now, nearly a decade after that first Slender Man image was posted, the horror icon has received its first narrative film. (A 2017 HBO documentary titled Beware the Slenderman focused on a case in which two young girls stabbed another in order to please the fictional character.) The new horror movie tells the story of a group of teen girls who use the internet to summon the viral sensation, only to discover that doing so has devastating real-life consequences. It's appropriate, given the subject matter of the internet-centric film, that its star, Joey King, is a newly-minted social media superstar herself. Though the actress has worked steadily since a 2006 arc on Disney Channel's The Suite Life of Zack & Cody, it was her turn in this year's Netflix rom-com The Kissing Booth (itself based on a viral Wattpad story turned novel) that shot her Instagram following to a whopping 6.5 million. According to IMDb, King currently has five movies awaiting release — among them Zeroville, starring James Franco — and an upcoming role as both star and producer in teen drama The In Between, recently acquired by Paramount Players. Yet in an age where celebrities make millions off of a single Instagram post, and clout is recognized in number of likes and followers, King's social media status suggests she's reached a new point in her career. The world is watching King now, more than ever — one piece of proof being how many fans are completely obsessed with her real-life romance with onscreen love interest Jacob Elordi. If there's one thing King's new horror film Slender Man has taught us, it's that the internet is not always our friend. Yet despite her massive following, King doesn't see social media as something to be carefully, meticulously managed. That may be why King's fans like her so much in the first place: She keeps it as real as she can. In conversation with Refinery29, King talked about Instagram, what attracts her to horror, and the love story she's bringing to the big screen. Refinery29: You've done a lot of horror over the course of your career, including Wish Upon and The Conjuring. What attracts you to the genre, and specifically Slender Man? Joey King: "I think what attracts me so much to it is that the horror fanbase is so loyal and dedicated. The reactions people always have to horror movies is just the greatest thing. Either people laugh because they’re scared. They hide. They scream. They cry. When I got the script [for Slender Man], I was like 'Oh my god this is such a cool take on this insanely famous fictional mythical character.' And I think the way the filmmakers did it, the way the story plays out, it came out so well, and so creepy." Your Instagram blew up after the success of The Kissing Booth. What is it like having so many people curious about you as a person, not just as an actress? "It’s exciting, because first people fell in love with the character, Elle — that was exciting for me because I fell in love with her, too. Now those people who loved her came and followed me, because they wanted to know what I was up to, and see what projects I have coming next. It's great to have this new fanbase of such excited people who are so supportive and so sweet. I am so stoked to share everything with them, and I hope they’re as pumped as I am." Given your new social media status, do you now put more thought into what you share on the internet? "Absolutely. Since I’m young, and most of my followers are young women, I want to be the best role model that I can be, while staying true to my absolute self. Every now and then I overthink what I put out there, but I try really hard not to — which sounds like an oxymoron. On my Instagram you’ll see a close-up of me making a funny face. I never want to take myself too seriously, and no one else should either. When I’m going around doing press today, I’m posting pictures of my glam team because everyone has to know that I did not wake up with curled hair and extensions and fake eyelashes. It takes a village, and it’s okay that it takes a village!" You've signed on to star in and produce the film The In Between, about a teen who loses her boyfriend and connects with his ghost. What made you choose this project? "What drew me to The In Between is the romance [at the center of the story.] Two people who love each other so much can’t connect the way that they want to after something terrible happens...I’ve been working for so long, but there are still so many parts of this industry that I have to learn about. [Producing is] such a learning experience for me. When Paramount Players decided that they wanted to work with us, it was this surreal moment. [This movie] is my baby now, which is really incredible... I think when women have a say in what we're doing and who they’re portraying, such strong, lovely lady characters are created." Do you have any dream roles you would love to tackle? "My favorite movie last year was The Greatest Showman, so doing a musical movie like that would be amazing. It’s hard to say that would be a dream role, though, because I don’t want to box myself in. Chances are, if I step on a set taking a role, it was such a big deal, and it was a dream. Every set I step on is an absolute love affair with my character and the story. Every time I work on something it becomes my dream role — until the next thing." Slender Man hits theaters August 10. Interview has been edited and condensed. Joey King Interview, Slender Man, The Kissing Booth Entertainment • Movies • News written by Kaitlin Reilly	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0053.json.gz/line2528
__label__cc	0.565271	0.434729	Ivanka Trump's Shady Real Estate Promises Story from News Ivanka Trump Made Some Shady Real Estate Promises, According To New Report Photo: NICHOLAS KAMM/AFP/Getty Images. Like father, like daughter: Just as the president loves doling out adjectives like "great," "tremendous," and "unbelievable," Ivanka Trump apparently has a penchant for exaggeration of her own. A sweeping new report from ProPublica, the result of an eight-month investigation in partnership with WNYC, has found "patterns of deceptive practices" in Trump family business deals across the world, including Ivanka highly overstating sales numbers on several properties, as well as her own involvement in sales. The properties include projects in Toronto, Canada; Baja California, Mexico; Panama City, Panama; and Soho, New York City. "Their statements, typically made in the midst of sales drives, tended to overstate the number of units under contract or the Trump Organization’s equity stake in projects scattered around the globe," says the report, which we highly recommend reading in full. Ahead, read about Ivanka's most egregious grifts overstatements from the story. Ivanka Trump Is All Smiles With Kanye West How Ivanka & Jared's Body Language Has Changed Ivanka & Tiffany's Body Language Is VERY Revealing Ivanka Trump Exaggerated Family Real Estate Sales Ivanka Trump • News • Politics • The Latest • US News written by Natalie Gontcharova More from US News Don't Let Trump's Racist Tweets Distract You From These... President Donald Trump has spent the past couple of days unleashing racist attack after racist attack on four progressive freshman congresswomen of color, by Andrea González-R... Police Find Remains Of Rosenda Strong, A Native American Woman Mi... Police have found the remains of Rosenda Strong, a Native American woman who was last seen leaving the Legends Casino in Toppenish, WA, in October 2018. by Natalie Gontcharova Sen. Kamala Harris & Rep. Pramila Jayapal Introduce Bill To Prote... Sen. Kamala Harris and Rep. Pramila Jayapal have teamed up with the National Domestic Workers Alliance (NDWA) to introduce the Domestic Workers' Bill of by Tiffany Diane Tso AOC & The Squad Call Out Trump’s Racist Subtweet To Show They Are... Sunday morning on Twitter, President Donald Trump appeared to call out Reps. Ayanna Pressley, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Rashida Tlaib, and Ilhan Omar. What Is The Raid On Area 51 & Will A Million People Really Storm ... If Facebook event RSVPs mean anything, nearly 900,000 people will be meeting under the cover of darkness and storming the notoriously secretive Area 51 on by Sarah Midkiff Police Have Found The Body Of Myriam Camarillo, Who Was Missing I... Women and girls go missing every day. As of the end of 2018, the FBI had about 85,000 active missing persons records, according to the agency's National Lights For Liberty Vigils Across The U.S. Call For An End To Migr... Protesters in more than 700 cities around the world came together on July 12 to rally against the treatment of migrants in detention centers under the Here's What You Can Do If ICE Knocks On Your Door This weekend, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is planning raids in several U.S. cities, reports the New York Times. As immigration activists by Meagan Fredette Why Nancy Pelosi Keeps Clashing With Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez & H... House Speaker Nancy Pelosi took a shot at freshman Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Ayanna Pressley, Rashida Tlaib, and Ilhan Omar in an interview R. Kelly Arrested On Federal Child Pornography Charges R & B singer R. Kelly was arrested on federal sex crime charges in Chicago on Thursday night, NBC New York reported. The 13-count federal indictment, Labor Secretary Alex Acosta Just Resigned Over The Jeffrey Epstei... Labor Secretary Alex Acosta is resigning, President Donald Trump announced on Friday morning. Acosta has been under fire over the past week for the role Liuba Grechen Shirley: Why I'm Endorsing Elizabeth Warren In this exclusive op-ed, Liuba Grechen Shirley, who in 2018 ran for U.S. Representative in New York's traditionally Republican 2nd District, tells us why by Liuba Grechen Shi...	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0053.json.gz/line2529
__label__wiki	0.882226	0.882226	541 Flavors: Haybaby burgers, now between brick-and-mortar walls Joel Gorthy @JGorthyRG Jan 12, 2019 at 12:01 AM Jan 18, 2019 at 3:55 PM Former food cart, a longtime favorite for many ColdFire Brewing visitors, now serves its big-old burgers from a little new Whiteaker restaurant In exciting news for hamburger fans in the Willamette Valley, California's famed In-N-Out Burger will open its northernmost location at Keizer Station, on the west side of I-5 just north of Salem, by an undetermined date in the near future. It will follow the openings in recent years of two Oregon locations in Medford and Grants Pass. In even more exciting news for local burger fans that can be acted upon immediately, former food cart Haybaby is back in the burger business at 541 Blair Blvd. Actually, you will have to wait for their regular Tuesday-Saturday hours because they're closed on Sunday and Monday. But that wait will be a breeze compared to the five months its many local fans — long accustomed to seeing Haybaby outside Eugene's ColdFire Brewing — had to wait before it reopened Nov. 8 in its first brick-and-mortar restaurant space. Revisiting In-N-Out for a moment, it's worth noting that the polished experience you'll find there is over and above what you'll find at your average, bun-of-the-mill burger joint. (But it pays to know what In-N-Out is about and be ready with some of the "secret menu" lingo to dress up your order.) Overall, the quality of In-N-Out's ingredients is obvious, from the always-fresh, never-frozen beef patties to the freshly baked and toasted buns, to the cut-and-fried-as-you-watch potatoes. And those expanses of clean red and white tiles, gleaming with reflected neon, suit the rock-star persona of this So-Cal burger institution and excite the appetite as you wait in (the sometimes considerable) line. All that said, In-N-Out still is serving fast food — even if it does offer an experience elevated by neon, nostalgia and name recognition. But in Haybaby's humble little space (the former home of Mame sushi), truly elevated burgers await. Thick, hand-formed, half-pound patties of grass-fed beef make up the succulent center of towering burgers with simple, straightforward but premium ingredients paired in classic combinations that let the flavors do the talking. "Hopefully this is a burger like you might have had when you were a kid, like your mom might have made, that kind of thing ... but elevated by the bun, the butcher, the quality of meat that I'm getting," says head chef Dan Crawford, who owns Haybaby with wife, Jessica, and gets "instrumental" help in the kitchen from Patrick Reyes. "There are some great burgers where it's all about the secret sauce, or, you know, whatever you want, they've got it. We're not as much about that, just shooting for quality ingredients and classic flavor pairings," Crawford adds. "Everybody knows what a burger is; we just take a simple approach and have less variables in what we're doing in order to have a more consistent standard." Haybaby's standing roster of burgers is short and sweet — er, savory — and includes the bestselling Bacon Avocado Cheeseburger (half-pound patty with Tillamook Extra Sharp Aged White Cheddar, thick-cut bacon, half of a ripe fresh avocado, griddled onions, pickles, iceberg lettuce and Dijon mayonnaise); the recently added Blue Burger (with Rogue Creamery Oregon Blue Cheese, pickled onions, arugula and mayonnaise); and the essential Dan's Big Cheeseburger (with Tillamook cheddar, griddled onions, pickles, iceberg lettuce and Dijon/mayo) and Lou's Mega Bacon Cheeseburger, with the addition of crisply cooked applewood-smoked bacon. All of Haybaby's beef and bacon comes from the Bright Oak Meats butchery in downtown Springfield; the beef is all local, grass-fed and grain-finished for the last 30 days, and raised free of growth hormones and antibiotics. Beef is ground fresh daily, never frozen, and hand-formed into patties at the restaurant. Other key ingredients at Haybaby have local and regional origins. All cheeses come from Oregon's Tillamook and Rogue creameries, and the brioche buns and bread come from the ovens at Reality Kitchen Bakery & Cafe of Eugene. Crawford says he first experienced a Reality Kitchen bun with a burger at Fifth Street Public Market's NorthWest Burgers (another strong contender for the title of Eugene's best burgers, by the way.) "I thought, 'That's the bun I've been looking for,'" recalls Crawford, who serves his lightly butter toasted as a perfectly flavored and textured complement to the other ingredients in his burgers. Unlike some richer, denser brioche buns, he says "it's great bread but it's not interfering with the meat." While the beef burgers are the star of the show here, Haybaby also offers veggie burgers and a variety of other comfort-food temptations: grilled-cheese sandwiches, beef-and-bean chili, vegetarian black-bean chili, Frito pie, chili cheese fries, smoked tomato soup and sometimes other soups. Salad choices include a smoked chicken Cobb salad and side salad; sides also include potato chips, housemade potato salad and crinkle-cut fries, tossed in housemade barbecue rub and served with buttermilk ranch. Available beverages include soda and wine as well as beer from Haybaby's old friends and former neighbors at ColdFire. Periodic dessert specials are offered, too, such as cheesecake and bread pudding. "We'll get into more stuff later," Crawford hints. "But this is a slower time of year, and people are getting to know us. We just started out and every dollar kind of counts, you know? It's a lot like the cart was when we started; the first year at the cart was hand to mouth all the way. "As we build business, we'll have things like pulled pork and sausages," says Crawford, whose initial concept for Haybaby actually was focused more on barbecue than burgers. "We may expand into breakfast as well," he says, with sandwiches and the like. Considering other future possibilities, Crawford brings up the idea of a walk-up ordering window and maybe even a belly-up seating bar outside to create an inviting streetside presence in the Whiteaker neighborhood's burgeoning food-and-drink district. "Nothing concrete right now; it's really day to day," he says of future plans, current priorities and Haybaby's new brick-and-mortar realities. "The whole goal is that we know how to move in this space and make things happen when spring and summer come around and everything is crazy." For now, Haybaby remains a hole in the wall in the best sense of the term — a relatively quiet and largely undiscovered culinary gem that would be easy to overlook if one didn't know where to look, even with an eye-catching new coat of many paint colors on the outside of the building. With a number of tables you can count on one hand, the diminutive interior seats fewer diners than you'll likely see within 10 feet of the ordering counter at that new Keizer In-N-Out, whenever it opens. Of course, with takeout and recently announced local-area delivery service through Cascade Courier Collective, Haybaby already offers in-and-out burgers. Joel Gorthy has edited and written for The Register-Guard’s Tastings, and other special publications, since 2003. He doesn't claim to be an authority on food and drink, but he has consumed plenty of both and is a big fan. Follow him @JGorthyRG on Instagram and Twitter; email JGorthy@registerguard.com.	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0053.json.gz/line2530
__label__wiki	0.887707	0.887707	Tiger in chase for O’Hair ORLANDO, Fla. Bay Hill was so penal Friday that most players figured it would be difficult for anyone to shoot a low number and separate themselves from the pack. Sean O�Hair apparently didn�t get the memo. O�Hair opened with three straight birdies and didn�t drop a shot until his final hole, which gave him a 5-under 65 for a three-shot lead over Jason Gore heading into the weekend at the Arnold Palmer Invitational. Tiger Woods remained in the mix for a sixth title at Bay Hill, courtesy of a short game that turned a mediocre round into a 69. Woods chipped in for birdie on his opening hole for the second straight day, holed another birdie chip on No. 8, and kept his round together with two head-turning chips to save par. He was in fifth place, five shots behind. �You can make bogeys in a heartbeat out there today because the greens are ... not accepting shots very well,� Woods said. O�Hair was at 8-under 132 and will be in the final group today with Gore, who had four birdies and four bogeys for a 70. Robert Allenby had a bogey-free round of 65 and was at 4-under 136, along with Ryuji Imada, who had a 66. O�Hair�s round was set up by his tee shots, and he figured if he was driving it well, he probably would swing the irons the same way. His first three birdies were all within eight feet, and he had a putt at birdie on all but three holes. It all sounded simple enough. �The rough is very penal, but if you�re in the fairway all day, you don�t have to worry about it,� O�Hair said. �The greens are absolutely perfect. You just give yourself some nice opportunities, and all of a sudden you�re 8- or 9-under par.� Even so, O�Hair could relate with the grind that it became for Woods, and at times for double major winner Padraig Harrington, who shot a 68 and was at 2-under 138. And he could appreciate what happened to Davis Love III, who had a 74 and missed the cut, seriously damaging his bid to get to the Masters. In-Kyung Kim in control at LPGA Tour�s Phoenix stop PHOENIX In-Kyung Kim shot her second straight 4-under 68 to take a two-stroke lead halfway through the J Golf Phoenix LPGA International. The 20-year-old South Korean had six birdies and two bogeys to retain the top spot on the 6,711-yard Papago Golf Course. Norway�s Suzann Pettersen (69) and Australia�s Karrie Webb (68) were second at 5 under, and South Korea�s Eun-Hee Ji (70) and Song-Hee Kim (69) were 5 under. Two-time defending champion Lorena Ochoa had a triple bogey en route to her second straight 72 and was eight shots off the pace at even-par 144. Michelle Wie struggled to a 4-over 76, but made the cut at 5-over 149. Eger takes one-shot lead in Champions Tour event CAP CANA, Dominican Republic David Eger shot a bogey-free 5-under 67 to top the crowded first-round leaderboard in the Champions Tour�s Cap Cana Championship. Eger had a one-stroke lead over Nick Price, Eduardo Romero, Keith Fergus, Tim Simpson and Tom Jenkins. Germany�s Siem shoots 67 to lead European tourney SEVILLE, Spain Germany�s Marcel Siem shot a 5-under 67 to take a one-stroke lead over France�s Jean-Francois Lucquin and England�s Graeme Storm after the second round of the Andalucia Open. Mulroy leads Nationwide Tour event after short day BROUSSARD, La. Garth Mulroy had a one-shot lead and six holes to play Friday when darkness suspended the second round of the Nationwide Tour�s Louisiana Open.	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0053.json.gz/line2531
__label__cc	0.717966	0.282034	Riverbed SteelApp ADC Enables Fusebill to Quickly and Cost-Effectively Grow its Cloud-Based Business with Just-in-Time Provisioning Integrated traffic management and application firewall optimizes application delivery and simplifies Payment Card Industry (PCI) compliance for small-to-mid businesses SAN FRANCISCO—June 26, 2014— Riverbed Technology (NASDAQ: RVBD), the leader in application performance infrastructure, today announced Fusebill is using Riverbed® SteelAppTM products to cost-effectively grow its cloud-based business with just-in-time provisioning to handle spikes in demand of its services. SteelApp Traffic Manager and SteelApp Firewall (formerly Stingray) are part of Riverbed's #1 virtual application delivery controller (ADC) for scalable, secure and elastic delivery of enterprise, cloud and e-commerce applications. SteelApp's just-in-time elastic scalability helps Fusebill protect applications from security threats, simplify Payment Card Industry (PCI) compliance and reduce costs by using software to scale vs. overprovisioning data center hardware which often sits unused while consuming power and space. Tweet This: #Riverbed SteelApp ADC enables @Fusebill to quickly & cost effectively grow its cloud based biz: http://rvbd.ly/1o3VMmH Fusebill automates invoicing, billing and collections for subscription-based companies across many industry sectors including software as a service, digital media and communications. Traffic on Fusebill's site peaks at the beginning of the month when most of Fusebill's customers want bills and invoices sent out. Fusebill needed to build up enough infrastructure to handle first-of-the-month activities without having too many assets sitting idle the rest of the time. Fusebill initially used another load balancing service to distribute traffic across the computing resources, but eventually needed capabilities such as scripting and Layer 7 support that weren't available in their previous deployment. Furthermore, since Fusebill accepts credit card payments, the company is subject to Payment Card Industry (PCI) regulations. One regulation requires a Web application firewall, which was also unavailable through NLBS. When Fusebill made the decision to upgrade to an integrated solution with both web application firewall and advanced traffic management functionality, Greg Burwell, vice president of technology at Fusebill, evaluated products from Citrix and F5, as well as Riverbed SteelApp Traffic Manager. In addition to functionality and ease of use, price was a key consideration. Riverbed's unique approach automates the deployment, licensing and metering of application delivery services, making possible an "ADC per application" delivery model in which isolated resources and costs for ADC-as-a-Service can be allocated to each client application. This unique approach reduces costs and time to production while enabling rapid change and scale for data center applications. "SteelApp has all the traffic management functionality and integrated web application firewall we need at a price point that is friendly for smaller to mid-sized companies," said Burwell. "SteelApp saves us money by eliminating the need to overprovision the infrastructure for the traffic peaks at the beginning of the month. Our operation here is completely virtualized. SteelApp lets us get around some of the physical and logical separations in the environment so that we use our hardware more optimally than we did previously. Also, having a web application firewall from Riverbed, a recognized vendor, ensures that we meet PCI compliance. I'm typically cautious about referring people to vendors, but Riverbed is one of a select few that I will refer people to." SteelApp was in place at Fusebill when the Heartbleed bug surfaced. "The second I heard about it, I was on the phone or shooting emails to a lot of our vendors," said Stephen Keeler, IT manager at Fusebill. "Riverbed was the first to respond - about five minutes after I contacted them. They had a huge knowledge base about products affected by OpenSSL vulnerability, and that gave me great peace of mind." Riverbed SteelApp (formerly Stingray) and Riverbed Application Performance Platform™ Riverbed SteelApp is a family of application delivery products that provide visibility and control of traffic to and from applications, enabling fast, reliable and secure application delivery to users anywhere from the cloud or data center. It is a complete software-based Layer 7 ADC with integrated web content optimization (WCO) and web application firewall that enables companies to deliver optimized and secure application delivery services where and when they are needed in an elastic manner. Riverbed SteelApp is part of the Riverbed Application Performance Platform™, the most complete platform to enable organizations to embrace location-independent computing, so that business objectives - not technical constraints - drive how applications and data are delivered. Location-independent computing is the architectural flexibility to host applications and data in the locations that best serve the business while ensuring the flawless delivery of those applications to better leverage global resources, radically reduce the cost of running the business, and maximize employee productivity. The Riverbed Application Performance Platform enables organizations to embrace location-independent computing with the ability to analyze, diagnose and resolve application and data delivery issues.	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0053.json.gz/line2545
__label__cc	0.568211	0.431789	Chicago-Based Trading Firm Spot Trading to Save $500,000 in Data Storage Costs While Meeting Data Recovery Requirements with Riverbed and Amazon Web Services SAN FRANCISCO—January 27, 2014— Riverbed Technology (NASDAQ: RVBD), the leader in application performance infrastructure, today announced that Spot Trading, a Chicago-based trading firm, has deployed Riverbed® Whitewater® cloud storage appliances for efficient and secure transport of data to and from Amazon Glacier from Amazon Web Services (AWS). The switch to the cloud saves the company $500,000 in storage infrastructure costs while securing Spot Trading's data. By deploying Riverbed Whitewater as part of its cloud strategy, Spot Trading can now encrypt and de-duplicate traffic to the cloud, further reducing deployment costs and securing data sent to and from the cloud. Additionally, in the event of disaster or loss of data, recovery of recent files takes just minutes from the Whitewater appliance, instead of days. Tweet This: Spot Trading saves $500k in storage costs with Riverbed Whitewater and #AWS. Find out more: rvbd.ly/1arbB3E Spot Trading is a technology-focused proprietary trading firm built on applied technology, using the latest in innovation to solve problems in the financial markets. The company has grown from a team of five individuals in 1999 to over 120 professionals working in technology, equity, research, quantitative, administrative and trading roles. The IT team is responsible for ensuring an optimal computing infrastructure for real-time trading. Among its many other responsibilities, the team maintains offsite backups to store trading logs, email and other communications. Backing up to tape and storing data offsite took seven days each month to manage. Moving to cloud-based backup has completely eliminated the need for tape, including the fees to offsite tapes. "With Amazon Glacier, customers can reliably store data in a storage service designed with eleven nines of durability for as little as $0.01 per gigabyte per month, a significant savings compared to on-premises solutions," said Terry Wise, director, Worldwide Partner Ecosystem, Amazon Web Services. "Riverbed Whitewater gives customers added flexibility in how they can access Amazon Glacier for their long-term archival and tape replacement strategies." The Whitewater cloud storage appliance saved Spot Trading $500,000 by eliminating the need to upgrade its storage area network (SAN). "Riverbed Whitewater gave us a clear path for offloading backups securely to cloud storage in a much more cost-effective way," said Andrew Girin, IT technical team lead, Spot Trading. By compressing and deduplicating data before sending it to the cloud, Whitewater reduces the amount of data stored in the cloud up to 30 times, further lowering the cost of storing data in Amazon Glacier. Recent data is cached locally so customers experience restores at the speed of disk with cost and durability of the cloud. In addition, the Whitewater appliance encrypts data to keep it safe. "My concern was how to protect the data and make sure it's not being accessed by someone else," said Girin. "By being able to encrypt on the Whitewater appliance, if data is ever exposed, a third party would have nothing but encrypted text." Recoveries are also much faster with Whitewater. When backing up to tape and moving data offsite, it took two or three days to recover. When restoring data from Amazon Glacier via the Whitewater appliance, recovery times go down to a few hours and can take as little as a few minutes if the data is cached within the Whitewater appliance. During the evaluation of Whitewater, the setup took less than an hour. "We pointed our existing Symantec Backup Exec to the Whitewater appliance and entered in our Amazon Glacier credentials and we were done," said Girin. IT also spends dramatically less time on backup and recovery. With tape, it required one or two people managing the backup, which took about seven days of time per month to manage and even more time if recovery was needed. Girin explained: "With Riverbed Whitewater, we gained a weeks' time back that can be spent on higher-priority projects, where before it was spent managing backup." Whitewater Cloud Storage Appliances Whitewater is a purpose-built storage appliance, optimized for data protection and archiving, that helps seamlessly integrate cloud storage infrastructures to deliver instant recovery, end-to-end security and the industry's most cost-effective storage for backup and archive data.	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0053.json.gz/line2546
__label__wiki	0.763706	0.763706	Wild win title again Widnes Wild celebrate. Picture: Peter Sheffield WIDNES Wild rounded off their most successful season to date by winning the Laidler Division Play Off title for the third time in a row with a 6-3 win over Hull Jets at Planet Ice Widnes on Sunday, writes Paul Breeze. The play off weekend was staged at the Planet Ice rink in Widnes for the second year running and involved the top four highest finishing teams in the league at the end of the regular season - with two semi finals on Saturday and the final on Sunday. The first semi final saw Widnes beat Bradford Bulldogs in a high-octane encounter which, despite being very close for much of the game, eventually finished 9-3. In the final on Sunday between Widnes and Hull, Wild player coach Ollie Barron helped settle any early nerves by firing the Wild into the lead after just 5 minutes of play. A second goal followed from Danny Bullock with just 60 seconds left in the period and the Wild took a 2-0 lead into the first break. Widnes scored three more goals – from Tom Jackson, Jakub Hajek and Ross Jordan - to build up a healthy 5-0 lead before Hull finally managed to find the back of the net in the 37th minute. The Humbersiders noticeably upped their game after this breakthrough and in a nerve-jangling finale they laid siege to the Widnes goal, with netminder Matt Croyle and the dogged Wild defence performing wonders to keep the puck out of the net. The Jets removed their netminder for the last 60 seconds, but the Wild’s Jakub Hajek broke out of defence and skated the length of the ice to fire in an empty net goal, which finally put the result beyond all doubt. The Wild’s third play off win in a row, added to this season’s Laidler Division championship title, represents an impressive haul of trophies from player coach Ollie Barron’s three seasons in charge at the club – even more so as he had no coaching experience before taking over the reins at Widnes in the summer of 2016. The Wild’s NIHL season may have finished but there is still lots of entertaining ice hockey going on at Planet Ice Widnes over the summer months. The Wild women’s team play their next Women’s Premier League game this Sunday 28th April when they take on the Hull-based Kingston Diamonds. The face-off time for that game is slightly later than usual – at 6pm instead of the normal 5.30. The day before - on Saturday 27th April - the Wild Academy Under 15 team make the short journey to Deeside to play the last game of their first ever season of league ice hockey with a game against the Dragons Under 15s. Face off time for that game is 4.45pm. Also on Saturday the Wild Academy Under 9 team travel to Billingham for a 4-team “Cross Ice” tournament which also features teams from Sheffield and Manchester Storm – start time 5.30pm. The same day the Riverside Raiders travel to Blackburn to take on the Wyre Seagulls in their next Summer Classic Cup match - face off 6pm. The Raiders first home game of the season is on Sunday 26th May when they take on the Trafford Thunder in a charity game in aid of the Christie hospital charitable fund at Planet Ice Widnes. Admission for that game is free but there will be lots of fundraising going on during the afternoon. Face off is at 4.30pm.	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0053.json.gz/line2551
__label__cc	0.638558	0.361442	June 2, 2014 (3) Apply June 2, 2014 filter Latin American Centre (7) Apply Latin American Centre filter Asian Studies Centre (5) Apply Asian Studies Centre filter Russian and Eurasian Studies Centre (4) Apply Russian and Eurasian Studies Centre filter MEC Seminar (3) Apply MEC Seminar filter Political Economy of Financial Markets (PEFM) (2) Apply Political Economy of Financial Markets (PEFM) filter Programme in Modern Burmese Studies (1) Apply Programme in Modern Burmese Studies filter Russian and Eurasian Studies Centre Monday Seminar (3) Apply Russian and Eurasian Studies Centre Monday Seminar filter South Asia Seminar (2) Apply South Asia Seminar filter Decolonization and welfare during ‘les Trente glorieuses’ (1945 – 1975) European Studies Centre, Seminar Room, 70 Woodstock Road "Impunity under Civilian Rule: Sexual Violence in Modern Myanmar" Zoya Phan (Burma Campaign UK), Phyllis Ferguson (Oxford Transitional Justice Research) POMP Seminar Series POMP FILM SERIES 4: “Good Bye, Lenin!” by Wolfgang Becker A Typical Latin American Country: the U.S.A. Felipe Fernández-Armesto, University of Notre Dame Latin American Centre Seminar Room African Studies Seminar in association with the Postcolonial Writing and Theory Seminar What Africa? What Europe? Human Zoos and the Creation of a European Exotic. Tiziana Morosetti (Oxford) Okinaga Room, Wadham College Continuity and change in Russian therapy Andy Byford (Durham); Johanna Conterio (Harvard), Michael David (Chicago), Don Filtzer (University of East London), Susan Grant (University College Dublin), Claire Griffin (Cambridge) 5 June 2014 - 10:00am to 6 June 2014 - 7:00pm Continuity and Change in Russian Therapy, St Antony’s College, University of Oxford, 5-6 June 2014 A workshop on the history of Russian medicine, convened by: Dan Healey, St Antony’s College, Oxford... Read more 4th June 1989: Looking back at the Polish national elections and the Tiananmen Square Massacre. Isabel Hilton and Neal Ascherson Contested truth and elusive reconciliation: Narrating the Yugoslav wars through the truth commission initiatives Jasna Dragovic-Soso (Goldsmith’s, University of London) South Africa Discussion Group: Pierre Bourdieu and the Johannesburg moment: the making and unmaking of social order Karl von Holdt (Wits University) Dahrendorf, St Antony's College Horn of Africa Seminar: Conceptualising practices of legibility and identity in Somaliland Anna Rader (SOAS) Seminar Room, African Studies Centre SEESOX /A.G. Leventis Fellowship Workshop: Far-right extremism in crisis-ridden Greece… and beyond Othon Anastasakis (St Antony’s College, Oxford), Tryfon Bampilis (St Antony’s College, Oxford), Rafal Pankowski (Collegium Civitas), Daphne Halikiopoulou (University of Reading), Dimitris Dalakoglou (University of Sussex) , Margit Feischmidt (Central European University, Budapest), Elisabeth Kirtsoglou (Durham University), Daniel Knight (London School of Economics and Political Science), Zora Popova (European Centre for Minority Issues, Sofia) , Giorgos Tsimouris (Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences), Sofia Vasilopoulou (The University of York) 3 June 2014 - 10:00am Asian Studies Seminar Book Launch: 'The Prisoner' Omar Shahid Hamid Fellows' Dining Room, Hilda Besse Building, St. Antony's College "The Prisoner sizzles along. It’s got both pace and authority. A tremendous debut novel. You’ll want to finish it in one sitting.’’ Owen Bennett-Jones Omar Shahid Hamid has served with the Karachi... Read more Russia's kaleidoscope of revolutions: intersections in national and regional narratives of the revolutionary period, 1917-21 Sarah Badcock (Nottingham) Convenor: Dan Healey (St Antony’s) THIS IS AN ADVANCED SEMINAR SERIES SUPPORTED BY THE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE OF RUSSIAN AND EAST EUROPEAN STUDIES, THE FACULTY OF HISTORY AT OXFORD UNIVERSITY, AND THE... Read more African History and Politics Seminar: Film Screening: In the Shadow of the Sun Pichette Auditorium, Pembroke College	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0053.json.gz/line2555
__label__cc	0.607373	0.392627	Pink Sheet/Horse Racing Manage Email Newsletters Sistercharlie with John Velazquez up races up the middle of the Saratoga Race Course inner turf to capture the 81st running of the Grade 1 Diana Stales for the second year in a row and fourth straight for trainer Chad Brown. NYRA Sistercharlie with John Velazquez up captured the 81st running of the Grade 1 Diana Stales for the second year in a row and fourth straight for trainer Chad Brown. Sistercharlie still reigns as the Saratoga turf queen Sistercharlie still reigns as turf queen By Jeff Scott UtahPine1@aol.com @TheNYRA on Twitter SARATOGA SPRINGS – One reason to go into the paddock prior to Saturday’s $500,000 Diana Stakes (G1) – besides getting a close-up view of perhaps the best two female turf horses in the country – was to watch Chad Brown attempt to saddle all four of his starters. He did so with time to spare – and also managed to give a leg up to all four jockeys. Another reason to visit the paddock was that maybe the order in which Brown saddled his horses would be a clue to the outcome of the race. For the record, he began with Rushing Fall (the narrow 8-5 favorite), and for some strides in mid-stretch, the daughter of More Than Ready looked as though she might win her fourth straight Grade 1. But then Sistercharlie (9-5), unraced since last year’s Breeders’ Cup, shifted into high gear, flashing the devastating turn of foot that characterized her championship run in 2018, finally putting away Rushing Fall inside the sixteenth pole en route to a 1 3/4-length victory. “Another great performance from a great mare,” Brown said in the winner’s circle. “She showed why she’s the best. [Owner] Peter [Brant] made the decision to come back and race her another year. He’s a great sportsman and he loves seeing this horse run. We were going to start her campaign a little earlier, and she got sick on us. We had to wait, and [Brant] was very patient.” Rushing Fall held second by a neck over fast-closing Homerique, the third Brown starter. Secret Message, Mitchell Road and Thais trailed in that order. The running time for nine furlongs over “good” going was 1:47.93. Thais, Brown’s fourth starter, shook things up early by tearing through the opening quarter in 22.10 seconds. Bill Mott’s Mitchell Road went with her, and those two stayed up through the turn. Rushing Fall and Sistercharlie were moving together in third and fourth, respectively. “I bided my time a little bit,” said winning jockey John Velazquez. “By the three-eighths pole, it was time to go, and I know [Sistercharlie] takes a bit to get going, so I’d rather go wide than stay behind other horses and not get there. It was a great effort by her.” Rushing Fall got by the two tiring leaders in upper stretch, but Sistercharlie was making up ground on the outside and soon collared the new leader. Rushing Fall resisted for a few strides but Sistercharlie had the momentum to go on to victory. “I had a perfect trip, but Sistercharlie was much the best,” said Javier Castellano, rider of Rushing Fall. “I had a good set-up, and turning for home Sistercharlie was right next to me. I tried to take off, and [Rushing Fall] responded when I asked her, but Sistercharlie, she was rolling.” The Irish-bred Sistercharlie improved to 8-3-0 from a dozen starts, with earnings of $2,850,603. Brown mentioned the G1 Beverly D (Aug 10) – a race she won last year – as a possible next start for his champion mare. He said Rushing Fall and Homerique may be pointed to the same race, although the G2 Ballston Spa (Aug. 24) is also possible for Rushing Fall. The Diana Sistercharlie Saratoga Race Course De Blasio slams Trump immigration raids in NY WA: RALLY OUTSIDE NW DETENTION ICE BUILDING Rep. Barragan: Trump tweets are 'incredibly racist' 179 pounds of marijuana discovered during traffic stop in Queensbury More than a dozen arrested on drug charges State Police probe motorcycle accident in Wilton Wilton man accused of rape Saratoga Springs Police Department: July 8 Saratoga Springs man charged following hit-and-run crash Saratoga Race Course kicks off 2019 season Wilton man charged with DWI The Legend Has Retired: Judge Gerald Worth on over 40 years of service Glens Falls woman arrested for DWI in Queensbury Trump doubles down on 'stable genius' routine Oneida Daily Dispatch Troy Record	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0053.json.gz/line2560
__label__wiki	0.680233	0.680233	About SASIC SA Space Council Industry and Grants Capability Directory Space Innovation Fund Space Scholarships Space Industry Work Experience Program 2019 Southern Hemisphere Space Studies Program scholarships The Myriota Developer Toolkit Precincts and infrastructure Lot Fourteen Australian Space Agency Mission Control Facility Space Discovery Centre The Defence and Space Landing Pad 8th Space Forum Home Latest News Article UniSA hosts international space competition to support space industry innovation in South Australia The Innovation & Collaboration Centre at the University of South Australia will host the Australian leg of a 24-hour international space competition that will see students, developers and entrepreneurs tap into existing space technology data to design, improve or develop innovative applications for their use. Held on Friday and Saturday 25-26 May, it will be the first time the ActInSpace competition will take place in Australia and participants will be competing simultaneously with people in cities all over the world. And with the help of a team of experts, the best ideas will be fast-tracked for development as start-ups, opening up the potential for new job creation in South Australia. Co-organised by the French space agency Centre National d’Etudes Spatiales (CNES) and the European Space Agency (ESA), the event will be delivered by UniSA’s Innovation & Collaboration Centre with support from the South Australian Government. UniSA Vice Chancellor Professor David Lloyd says the space hackathon will offer exciting opportunities for people with great ideas and an entrepreneurial spirit. “As a long-term supporter of space innovation and space education through our partnership with the International Space University and our research into satellite systems, UniSA is delighted to host the international space hackathon,” Prof Lloyd says. “We’re committed to innovation and enterprise in South Australia and to exploring how our research and education can underpin the newly formed national space agency. “We are also deeply committed to encouraging entrepreneurship and innovation in our students and graduates and to working with them and industry professionals to grow local businesses and high potential start-ups.” South Australia was chosen to host the hackathon given its support for the creation of an Australian space agency as well as the recent establishment of the country’s first dedicated centre to grow the local space economy and create future high-tech jobs. The new South Australian Space Industry Centre (SASIC) will support the SA’s emerging space industry by providing funding of up to $1 million every year over the next four years to young space entrepreneurs, along with new and existing space start-ups. Chief Executive of the South Australian Space Industry Centre Richard Price says SASIC is pleased to support ActInSpace. “To bring this global competition to Australia for the first time is very exciting and testament to our vibrant space sector.” “Home to over 60 space organisations, a dedicated space centre and a host of space-related activities, South Australia has an innovative and dynamic space industry.” “ActInSpace combines creativity with technology and innovation; a perfect opportunity for our young people across Australia to unleash their true potential.” “Encouraging entrepreneurship and inspiring people to pursue careers in space plays a key role in growing Australia’s share of this lucrative industry, and this competition gives our brightest minds the chance to show the rest of the world what they are capable of.” The winners from the Adelaide competition will win flights and accommodation to compete in a ‘final’ that will take place in France during the Toulouse Space Show in 2018. Find out more about ActInSpace at actinspace.org/. Media contact: Georgia Minarelli mobile 0413 314 726 email georgia.minarelli@unisa.edu.au	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0053.json.gz/line2561
__label__wiki	0.715118	0.715118	Album Review – Rodney Crowell’s “Close Ties” photo: Joseph Llanes Guy Clark was one of the greatest, most revered songwriters to ever put pen to paper, and put a legacy of songs together that generations will labor to beat, ultimately in vain. His wife Susanna was the muse behind a thousand songs, not just from Guy, but from a healthy gaggle of Texas and Nashville songwriters, while earning respect as a songwriter and composer herself. Townes Van Zandt was the ideal specimen of the troubled poet, with emotions too rich for the world, and songs that will outlast the living. And they were all friends. And they’re all now gone, along with many more fallen greats, leaving those who cherished their music and musings searching for something or someone who can replace the magic in a new, and much more dull world. To us, it’s a sad state of affairs that Guy, Susanna, Townes, and so many more that made up the core of the alternative to country in the 70’s and 80’s are gone, but to Rodney Crowell, these weren’t just distant stars on some stage that perhaps he got to see once or twice in his life, and are only known through their music and the make believe personas the mind assigns to them. To Rodney Crowell, these were his close personal friends. They were his family. He laughed with them. He lived with them. He cried with them, and fought like cats and dogs with them. When they stumbled, he was there to catch them. When he stumbled, the story was the same. As gaping and painful as the holes are for fans to fill where these past titans have moved along, for Rodney Crowell, it can only be that much more cataclysmic and personal, and that much more impossible to resolve in the mind and heart. It’s hard to believe that at one time Rodney Crowell was credited for notching five consecutive #1 country music singles in a row, and not in some far and distant reality, but in the late 80’s, right before some of the biggest stars still in country music today were just getting their start. Rodney Crowell doesn’t seem like a commercial kind of guy. He’s Americana. But in 1988, mainstream country was a much bigger tent, and worried about the amount of substance in the format much more than today. Now the country music radio star version of Rodney Crowell seems light years away. Like many of the original artist that made up the alt-country world that we now refer to as Americana, Crowell’s sound is much more blues than it is country these days. These artists traded in their boots for fedoras, and have gone exploring other regions of American roots music, maybe just as much from inspiration as to put distance between their music and what much of the public thinks of when you use the term “country.” Crowell has not been caught napping in the last few years—releasing a couple of well-received duet albums with Emmylou Harris while pumping out original records as well. But Close Ties feels like something much more calculated, purposeful, and inspired, like he’s been saving up material, and waiting for the right time when the wounds aren’t so fresh, but the memory and sense of loss is still ablaze in his mind. Close Ties finds Rodney Crowell getting incredibly personal, naming names, and using candid language with incredible honesty and a colloquial candor most artists are too inhibited to communicate. Rodney Crowell is one of the very few people who can refer to the great Susanna Clark as a “bitch,” because that’s how close he was to her. If you or I tried that, he’d kick our asses, and for good reason. Usually when you listen to records, you hear the name of the subjects of songs, but they’re abstract characters in the listener’s mind; past lovers or friends of the writer with often the names changed to protect the innocent. Maybe years later some dots are connected, like with Eric Clapton’s “Layla.” But on Close Ties, Rodney Crowell takes moments to sing about people we all know as music fans, and about situations we’ve perhaps heard about in lore. This makes the stories feel that much more stark. They’re serial to the ongoing narrative about the music that is still unfolding through Crowell and his contemporaries. The specificity in songs like “Life Without Susanna,” or the songs about Crowell’s career like “It Ain’t Over Yet” and “I Don’t Care Anymore” is pretty incredible. “Nashville 1972” is simply an account of Crowell’s arrival in Music City, and his very early place in it. I first met Willie Nelson with some friends at a party I was 22-years-old, and he must have been pushing 40 Well there was hippies and reefer and God knows what I was drinking pretty hard I played him this shitty song I wrote, and then puked out in the yard. Even when you can’t place the names with true to life figures, like in the touching “Forgive Me Annabelle,” the songs are rendered that much more real feeling by the personal nature of the material. Though some things on Close Ties might be embellished, the fact that it all feels based on actual events is what gives this project a vitality apart from your average record from Rodney Crowell or anyone else. The songwriting is so good, you don’t care if the chorus on “Forty Miles From Nowhere” doesn’t rhyme. Close Ties isn’t just another collection of songs, it’s an oral history of Rodney Crowell’s life told through the filter of watery eyes, about feelings that in some cases are still raw, and with an honesty and candidness that’s rare. Purchase Rodney Crowell’s Close Ties Close Ties, Guy Clark, Review, Rodney Crowell, Susanna Clark, Townes Van Zandt Dan Morris I must admit that although I’ve known of Rodney Crowell for many years I really didn’t know much of his music. Or so I thought. In the last few years as I’ve come to realize just how many absolutely amazing songs that Rodney has written or had a hand in writing I’ve come to respect his talents more and more. Guy, Susanna, Townes, Steve Young and so many of his friends and peers have left us and we are damn priviledged to still have him and Steve Earle left from that group of Texas troubadours who have toiled to entertain us all. Tighthead I was listening to “Gain Control” yesterday and thought “how does one write such a masterpiece”. Rodney is a gifted man. He had some serious chart success in Nashville years ago, but at his core he is a singer songwriter. Damn, that guitar sounds great. Rodney’s great, like Nick Lowe. Writers primarily, but that guitar work lies perfectly alongside the writing. Whiskeytown Been listening to this album over the last month and this is as honest as an album can be. It’s almost like his own tribute to Guy and the others, write a song about it and leave nothing behind when doing so. We get new music from Eady, Robison and Crowell all in the matter of 2 months. This is what Tx Country music is and this is what Country Music Should be. All three albums are as stripped down as you can get and put the song first and musical arrangement second. Pretty awesome stuff and something we can definitely call country. What a positive influence for the younger guys trying to find their way, this is what they need to be listening too and can learn something from it. What a great year for music so far. tdubbya Will definitely check this out. My favorite Rodney Music is the stripped down stuff so I will probably dig this. I have been going back and touring Guy Clarks library and he’s just incredible. Strong first half of the year with music this year for me. Eady and Birmingham have been my favorites so far, with some exciting releases coming up. I noticed J.B. Beverly pushed his release back into June, hope its “country JB” May 4, 2017 @ 1:37 pm JB’s already been saying his new album is going to be more rock, but we’ll see. CraigR. Such an excellent adult album. matthew rutledge Way off topic, speaking of muse, that’s a hell of a song by the Wood Brothers. May 4, 2017 @ 10:09 am Another “must buy” this starting to get expensive… Many thanks for that article Trigger. There’s even more specificity to “It Ain’t Over Yet” when you know that Rodney wrote it as he was was visiting Guy Clark in the hospital during Guy’s final days. Luiz Henrique May 4, 2017 @ 12:36 pm His best album since “The Houston kid”. Some of the best ballad meter out there these days, too. I’ve never commented directly about a review but damn this was beautiful. Even without listening to the songs I felt that visually you had taken me there. I had created my own music video in my head just with your words. Once again, an amazing review. Honky I loved 1980’s Rodney Crowell, but for the life of me, I can’t get into this indie, hippie poet crap. I just can’t. yeah…hear ya Honky …..the thing with Rodney and many others is that their music isn’t necessarily always written for listeners to be able to relate to in terms of experience , much less actually understanding the literal meanings .For me , its like viewing an abstract painting , sometimes. I’m not a painter so I ‘m not ‘analyzing’ perse , but rather hoping to feel some emotional intent on its part . There’s a lot of folks who are considered incredibly gifted and skilled songwriters ( Joni Mitchell , Leonard Cohen , Bob Dylan come to mind ) whose lyrics are like abstract paintings we can feel even if we aren’t sure what it is we are feeling . The words/lyrics ( colours , shapes ) themselves are so well-structured in sounds , phrasing /placement that they convey an undeniable emotional energy simply in the way they dance together or the images they suggest . Although I wouldn’t put Rodney in this particular camp of writers , I’d say there’s an ” I Don ‘t Care Anymore ” element about his approach to writing that blatantly says ” This ain’t meant to be 2017 radio fare ” .Its written for Rodney first . If you want to put a bit of effort into the listening experience , you will hopefully derive some pleasure from the vibe even if you don’t relate to the lyric literally . As odd as this sounds , you can often listen to these borderline obtuse ‘ songs the way you’d passively listen to a melodic instrumental piece of music and be entertained or moved . Overall , what ‘s mostly lacking from these ” indie , hippie poet crap ” efforts is melody …….strong ,memorable melody that emphatically distinguishes these pieces from poetry . eckiezZ Apparently the book wasn’t finished. Close Ties is the prologue to that autobiography. It’s intimate stuff to be sure but idk if I’d call it essential Rodney. Time will tell but I’m going with a 7/10 for now. Has anyone been able to determine why exactly John Paul White is on “It Ain’t Over yet”? Rosanne, yes. Makes sense but his cameo is jarring tbh. D. Wayne Rodney’s music is incredible. I was also moved by his memoir “Chinaberry Sidewalks”. One of my favorite nights ever was the Guy Clark Tribute at the Ryman last year that Rodney put together. Simply an incredible, moving night never to be forgotten. Great album, among many he has produced in his career. Al Finley Rodney played the City Winery here in Chicago before the new album was even officially released & he was getting even bigger standing ovations for some of the new songs than his old hits. It was quite a night & it is quite an album. I respect and admire the hell out of this, but I can’t get into it. Been listening to this since it came out and it’s an instant classic.It’s got everything going for it with mature brutality honest lyrics that are reflective sometimes angry or regretful or haunting but hopeful as well.It’s also a nice mix of americana styles it might be singer songwriter material at heart but there is meat in the bones as well with some great tunes.The centrepiece I suppose is the wonderful It Ain’t Over Yet with John Paul White,Roseanne Cash and a cameo from Willie’s legendary harmonica man Mickey Raphael.One listen to that was enough to convince me to buy the album. Its early yet but the bar has been set for album of the year. My brother turned me on to Rodney’s first album many years ago and it remains a favorite to this day – imo, he earned his place in the company of Guy, Townes and the rest with songs like Leaving Louisiana in the Broad Daylight and Ain’t Living Long Like This. I loved his work with Emmylou and Rosanne but didn’t really care for Diamonds and Dirt — too poppy for my tastes. From what I’ve heard, and from what’s written here, seems like this new album picks up where Houston Kid left off — lower-key, maybe not as exciting as some of his earlier stuff, but just right for where he is in life. Grown-up stuff. I’m happy for Rodney that he’s able to make the music that means something to him, and I’m happy to follow along. Willie Potter Along with Mellencamp’s “Sad Clowns and Hillbillies”, Rodney Crowell’s new album will be one of the three best albums of 2017. The guy never misses. As important as Dylan or Willie or John Doe, Crowell continues to achieve a level of songwriting that few artists do. John Paul White is on this because he is a badass. Incredible singer, guitar player and songwriter. Check out the solo album he put out called “Beulah” last year.. Leave a Reply to Luiz Henrique Cancel reply	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0053.json.gz/line2563
__label__cc	0.607841	0.392159	Home basel convention current affairs Environmental Issues gktoday Globalization International Relations how to tackle plastic pollution news plastic pollution solution to tackle plastic pollution ST Ways to control the plastic waste! June 28, 2019 basel convention, current affairs, Environmental Issues, gktoday, Globalization International Relations, how to tackle plastic pollution, news, plastic pollution, solution to tackle plastic pollution, ST, Humans produce about 300 million tonnes of plastic waste every year. That's nearly equivalent to the weight of the entire human population. Since the 1950s, the rate of plastic production has grown faster than that of any other material. Around 180 governments on 10th May 2019 agreed on a new UN accord to regulate the export of plastic waste, some eight million tonnes of which ends up in the oceans each year. How does unsustainable sand extraction impact us?- Read About... The Geneva meeting amended the 1989 Basel Convention on the control of hazardous wastes to include plastic waste in a legally-binding framework. Facts-Plastic-Pollution More than 99% of plastic is produced from chemicals derived from oil, natural gas, and coal- all of which are dirty, non-renewable resources. If current trends continue, by 2050 the plastic industry could account for 20% of the world's total oil consumption. Only 9% of all plastic waste ever produced has been recycled about 12% has been increased, while the rest - 79% has accumulated in landfills, dumps or the natural environment Which is the most common form of the Plastic? Read More... Hydrogen is the fuel of future! Cigarette butts- whose filters contain tiny plastic fibers- were the most common type of plastic waste found in the environment in a recent global survey. Drinking bottles, bottle caps, food wrappers, grocery bags, drink lids, straws, and stirrers were the next most common item. Human uses these products every day, without even thinking about where they might end up. Get Seeker's Thoughts Magazine Just For Rs INR 85- Yearly Subscription Did u know? Around the world, one million plastic drinking bottles are purchased every minute, while up to 5 trillion single-use plastic bags are used worldwide every year. In total, half of all plastic produced is designed to be used only once and the thrown away. Rising in plastic use since the 1950s Since the 1950s, the rate of plastic production has grown faster than that of any other material. From the 1950s to the 70s, only a small amount of plastic was produced, so plastic waste was relatively manageable. But by 1990s, a plastic waste generation had more than tripled in two decades, following a similar rise in plastic production. And then in the early 2000s, plastic waste rose in a single decade it had in the previous 40 years. Plastic pollution is killing oceans organisms There are micro-organisms in the sea and they produce 10% of the world's oxygen. They are under threats because of the increasing amount of plastic in the ocean. Prochlorococcus - A photosynthetic organism - they are capable of photosynthesis; they are widely available o Earth and help by carbon cycling. It is also a source of food for marine species. However, the plastic has threatened the organism. In recent study published in the journal Nature Communications, Biology scientists study the effects of plastic on these micro-organisms. Why is being LGBT not a crime-- read more... They found two different types of plastic - Grey plastic grocery bags and PVC matting which was left in seawater for five days. This process leached chemicals from the Plastic, which was then used testing. They found that plastic affects the organism's growth, the way they conduct photosynthesis and their genes. The study says that if they are affected, then the larger community of plankton will also be affected on a larger scale. Plastic has been estimated to cause $13 billion in economic damages, however, the effect on these micro-organisms will incomparable. Use of plastic in India India consumes an estimated 1.6 million of plastic annually, 43% is plastic manufactured for single-use packaging material that will mostly find its way into garbage bins. In all, 80% of total plastic produced in India is discarded according to the report in Down to Earth that cites data provided by PlastIndia Foundation. Plastic waste ends up choking landfills, drains, and rivers which flows into the sea where it is ingested by marine animals. It leaches into soil and water contaminating the natural environment with poisonous dioxins. An estimate shows over 60% of about 25,000 tonnes of plastic waste generated daily. This huge amount of trash is being released into the environment especially through Ganga-Brahmaputra-Meghan river system. This river system is on the UN map of 10 rivers worldwide that collectively carry the bulk of the plastic waste into the ocean. India consumes and produced Much more plastic than It reports Only 14 of India's 35 regional pollution boards filed information on plastic waste generation in 2017-18, according to the latest report of the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). Thus, the CPCB estimate of plastic waste generated in India in 2017-18 - 660,787.85 tonnes, enough to fill 66,079 trucks at 10 tonnes a truck does not reflect the situation in more than 60% of India's states and Union Territories. In 2016-17 too, CPCB received these from only 25 regional pollution boards. The total plastic waste generation fugues for that year was estimated at 1.6 million tonnes or 160,000 truckfuls. The CPCB has approached the National Green Tribunal (NGT) to enforce the implementation of the plastic waste management ruled by non-compliant states. On March 12, 2019, the NGT ordered all of them to ensure that reports are furnished to CPCB by April 30, 2019. Failure is to be punished with a penalty of Rs 1 crore per month, to be paid to the CPCB, the NGT stated. These single-use plastic products are everywhere. For many of us, they’ve become integral to our daily lives. Plastic wastes have been threatening to the climate, oceans, plants, birds, and drinking water as it is included in daily use products. The most devastating elements of this pollution are that the plastic takes thousands of year decay. As a result, fish and wildlife are becoming intoxicated. Consequently, the toxins from the plastics have entered the food chain threatening human health. Humans are the primary source of producing and using plastics. US's Berkeley Lab creates PDK, a fully Recyclable Plastic In the USA a team of researchers at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory has designed a fully recyclable plastic which can be disassembled into its constituent parts at the molecular level. The Discovery was reported in journal named - Nature Chemistry Scientist have created a next-generation plastic that can be fully recycled into new material of any form, shape or colour without any loss of performance or quality. The name of newly created recycled plastic is POLY (Diketoenamine), or PDK. The function of Poly Diketoenamine or PDK Scientists have discovered a new way to assemble plastic which unlike earlier takes recycling into consideration from a molecular perspective. It means that this recyclable plastic can be disassembled into its constituent parts at molecular level. Unlike conventional plastic, the monomers which make PDK plastic could be easily recovered and freed from any compounded additives just by dunking the plastic material in a highly acidic solution. The acid then breaks down PDK polymers into monomers and also allows monomers to be separated from entwined chemical additives that give plastic its actual look and feel. There are certain ways to reduce plastic, and there has to be constant efforts. There is no denying that plastic collection has reduced in Bengaluru according to some reports, but there is much more to be done. Awareness campaigns are constant need There has to be endless awareness campaign until people rise from slumber to bring owns shopping bags the usefulness of these thin and easily ripped bags are extremely limited. On individual level, with the help of certain influencers, people should stop buying plastic water bottles. Same goes with straw use, there needs to be an attitude shift to a say no to straws plastic straws. Technological shift There is a need to switch from, disposable diapers to the cloth. Or diaper companies should use material which can be degraded easily in an environment without polluting it. The majority of plastic waste is generated in the kitchen; there can be glass containers/ metal containers at place of the plastic one. Addressing the issue of Waste Plastic Waste plastic from packaging of everything from food, cosmetics, and groceries to goods delivered by online platforms remains unaddressed. Municipal Authorities should change working It will take a paradigm shift in the manner in which waste is collected and handled by municipal authorities to change this. Proper implementation of the Plastic Waste Management Rules 2016 The Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2016 are clear that producers, importers and brand owners must adopt a collect-back system for the plastic they introduce into the environment. Although the rules were notified in the same year, amended later and given high visibility by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, not much has been done to take the process forward. Local Bodies should be more involved At the very least, local bodies should consult manufacturers or importers to assess the problem. Delaying such a measure has created the anomalous situation of small producers of plastics facing the ban, while more organized entities covered by the Extended Producer Responsibility clause continue with business as usual. There are more thousands of ways to control plastic pollution. Comprehensive plans are needed to spread awareness among people to reduce plastic pollution. What are the international efforts to regulate the plastic pollution? Basel Convention During the Basel Conference of the Parties from 29 April to 10 May 2019, Governments amended the Basel Convention to include plastic waste in a legally-binding framework which will make global trade in plastic waste more transparent and better regulated, whilst also ensuring that its management is safer for human health and the environment. At the same time, a new Partnership on Plastic Waste was established to mobilise business, government, academic and civil society resources, interests and expertise to assist in implementing the new measures, to provide a set of practical supports – including tools, best practices, technical and financial assistance. 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__label__wiki	0.97232	0.97232	Redskins QB Kirk Cousins: Interceptions better than last year Jonathan Newton / The Washington Post via Getty Images “I don’t feel like the turnovers this year have been quite as awful as they were last year,” Cousins said. By SI Wire Despite the Washington Redskins’ back-to-back losses, Kirk Cousins does not believe this year’s interceptions are as bad of a problem as last year, according to Washington D.C.’s CBS affiliate. “I don’t feel like the turnovers this year have been quite as awful as they were last year,” Cousins said. “Some of the interceptions I threw last year were just very poor reads, very poor throws, very poor decisions, and while some of the interceptions this year have been that, I don’t think it’s been quite as many.” Cousins started in five of the Redskins’ first six games last year and threw for 10 touchdown passes and nine interceptions through Week 6. After the first six weeks of the this season, Cousins has thrown six touchdowns and eight interceptions. The Redskins had 2–4 records at this point each year. • KING: Calm Cam and the Indy Dolts Cousins went 25-for-43 for 196 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions in the Redskins’ 34–20 loss to the New York Jets on Sunday. Head coach Jay Gruden remains committed to starting Cousins for the remainder of the season. The team could turn to Colt McCoy at quarterback as Robert Griffin III was also listed as active for Sunday's game but did not see any action. Griffin has not addressed the media since losing his starting job in August. - Christopher Chavez More NFL kirk cousins Kirk Cousins redskins kirk cousins qb Kirk Cousins starting kirk cousins interception kirk cousins redskins starting qb kirk cousins jay gruden washington redskins quarterback redskins starting quarterback	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0053.json.gz/line2569
__label__wiki	0.625618	0.625618	Beware the Demogorgon: Netflix confirms Stranger Things 2 Stranger Things 2 is on the way, airing in 2017 Netflix has announced that Stranger Things 2 will hit our screens in 2017. Demogorgons at the ready, it’s not clear where the story will take us. Stranger Things was a rampant success on Netflix this summer. The series was set in 1980s Indiana and featured as many nods to that era as possible. The Demogorgon monster was freaky, the government test site scary and the child actors outstanding. And now, Netflix has confirmed Stranger Things 2 for next year. While the release date has not been revealed yet, what we do know is that writers and creators Matt and Ross Duffer will return for a nine-part second season. Stranger Things 2 will be produced by 21 Laps for Netflix, with executive producers Shawn Levy and Dan Cohen, as well as the Duffers, back for the new run. For those yet to see the original, Stranger Things tells the story of the disappearance of a young boy, and the ensuing search. Far from a straight up-and-down detective thriller à la Broadchurch, though, this involves top secret government experiments, supernatural forces and one very strange little girl. A trailer for the second season reveals little, but it’s probably enough to keep everybody interested in the story until then. The first season featured Winona Ryder, David Harbour, Finn Wolfhard, Millie Brown, Gaten Matarazzo, Caleb McLaughlin, Noah Schnapp, Natalia Dyer, Cara Buono, Charlie Heaton, and Matthew Modine. As yet it’s unclear if any return for season two, though the ending of Stranger Things hinted at the storyline progressing with the same cast. Some of the concept art used in the show is incredible, and can be seen here. Related: entertainment, streaming, Netflix Weak Netflix forecast signals potential streaming slowdown Make work more human Netflix confirms price hike for Irish customers has come into effect 6 seeds of thought from Apple’s foray into TV, news and credit cards What is Google’s Stadia and is it the end of the console as we know it? 20 Mar 20191.4k Views Waterford-based VR Education to create up to 10 new jobs More from Life	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0053.json.gz/line2571
__label__wiki	0.683419	0.683419	2018 volume 260 #free #Club #sexy#story#adult#online#literotica Wonder Woman Romi Rain - Intimate stories and XXX advice PORN VALLEY, CA—All hail Sicilian sex queen Romi Rain! When it comes to the very best performers in adult today, Romi Rain ranks high on all porn star lists. Romi’s natural curves, long, flowing, jet-black hair, and big, suckable tits have caused many at CLUB to shoot their largest loads ever after jerking it to her many stroke-worthy, award-nominated scenes. She looks to score another few nominations for her role as a very sexual, slutty Wonder Woman in Axel Braun’s lasted film, Justice League XXX. Tell us about being Wonder Woman in Justice League XXX. How excited are you to take on this legendary superhero character? I couldn’t be more excited to have been chosen to play Wonder Woman in Justice League: XXX! She’s such an iconic, powerful female character—anybody in her right mind would jump at the chance to play her. I really wanted to take on this role and was ready to prove myself in such an awesome title! I really am a fan of comic books, video games, and a lot of nerdy stuff, so I can’t let myself down! We heard you did a lesbian gang-bang recently…is this true? Yes! It was my first all-girl show-case—The Instruction of Romi Rain! I’m really excited about it. I wanted to wait to shoot the scene until we could make it very hardcore and interesting. I worked with Missy Martinez and we had a lot of fun! We sprayed champagne on each other and fucked! For the gangbang, I was initiated by a group of girls in a jail cell. All the girls were really dirty and wild. There were tons of toys, and I did anal, DP, airtight—you name it! It was awesome! I got to be in the Ghostbusters parody, too, which I really enjoyed. I’m kind of a geek —I like Comic Con, comic books, sci-fi and all that—so that was fun for me! Do you like working with girls? I’ve known I was bi-sexual since grade school, and I was attracted to women first. I find women more attractive overall, but when it comes to a relationship, I’m better suited to be with a man. Good women and good guys are hard to find! Have you ever done a gang-bang with guys? No, I haven’t. I’m done some orgies, and I did a blowbang for Mason for Hard X. That was ten guys. My first blowbang for Darkside was six guys. I’m sure I’ll do a proper gangbang eventually. You kind of eased your way into hardcore porn. Sort of. I only did girl-girl shoots for the first few months. Then I branched out to boy-girls and threeways. I did those exclusively for two years. Then I progressed to anal, etc. This is my fourth year in the business. I’m taking my time and enjoying the experience. There’s no reason to rush. Do you enjoy doing feature films or gonzo more? I like doing a little bit of everything. I like acting, but I’m really into hardcore sex. At the end of the day, that’s what porn is. Did you enjoy playing Wonder Woman in the Wonder Woman parody? Yes! That was so much fun! I got to be in the Ghostbusters parody, too, which I really enjoyed. I’m kind of a geek —I like Comic Con, comic books, sci-fi and all that—so that was fun for me! Are you a dominant or submissive person? That depends on whom I’m with and the energy they put out. I’m not normally passive, so I guess you could say I’m dominant, but I like to be with someone who’s sexu-ally dominant, too. This way it’s not, “I’m fucking you,” or “You’re fucking me.” We’re fucking each other. How is your real life and your porn life similar? It’s very similar. I promote myself as this highly sexual person with a wild side. That’s who I really am. We’re all a little more turned-on when we’re on camera and performing. I keep it real with the fans. How does one go from being a “porn girl” to being a “porn star”? I think modesty is a good place to start. I didn’t call myself a porn star for the longest time. I was doing an interview after I was nominated for “Performer of the Year”, and the interviewer told me, “Stop calling yourself a porn girl. Only porn stars are nominated for Performer of the Year.” I was like, “Ok!” I think some girls get too big too fast—at least in their own minds—and they peak too early. I think having longevity and a solid fan base goes a long way. You must have a resume. A lot of girls are hot for six months, a year, maybe two years, but can they sustain it for five, ten, or 15 years? That’s a porn star. See more of the Sicilian queen, Romi Rain, by visiting her at her website, romirain.com, on Twitter @Romi_Rain, Instagram at RomiRain, and on Snapchat at TheRomiRain. What was your longest romantic relationship? About a year-and-a-half. Is it hard to date outside of the porn industry? Yeah, but I also think its hard to date within the industry, too. It’s hard to date when you’re in the adult industry, period. And it’s not just the performers. It’s difficult for anybody with an “alternative lifestyle.” You must find like-minded people. The connections are often deeper once you find them. How important is trust in a relationship? It’s everything. If you can’t trust the person you’re with, whom can you trust? Communication is equally important. You must be able to be open and honest. How important is sex in a relationship? Extremely important! Everybody is driven by sex. If you don’t have a good sexual connection, that’s a major barrier in a relationship. How important is romance in a relationship? As long as people are show-ing me attention and affec-tion, I’m happy. Everybody has diverse ways of express-ing themselves. Some guys will make you dinner. Some guys will write you a poem. As long as the effort is there to show you care. What advice would you give a civilian guy who wants to date a porn actress? Be real and be confident. Don’t send her a selfie. Don’t send a dick pic under any circumstances. Start with “Hello.” That’s harder than you’d think for some guys. What’s one thing your fans would be surprised to learn about you? I think it’s gross when people reuse Tupperware. I’m grossed out by foodstuff. Not by penis, though! How do you react when your fans see you in public? I love my fans! If you’re cool and normal and respectful, I’d love to meet you. What advice would you give to new girls entering the adult entertainment business? New girls should know there’s a lot they don’t know. A well-stocked girlie-bag is a wonderful thing. Don’t do anything you don’t want to do. I’m proof you don’t have to follow a predictable pattern in this business! Anything you’d like to say in closing to our readers? Thank you so much for reading, watching, and paying for your porn! I’ll be seeing you for many years to come! More from Romi Rain! Sinful Magazine 2016 volume 08 2013/02 February 2015/01 January No. 223 Publication Title: Wonder Woman Romi Rain - Intimate stories and XXX advice Publisher Name: Blair Publishing, Inc. Custodian Of Records Information: Blair Publishing, Inc. Publishers Billing Address: Blair Publishing, Inc. 10170 W. Tropicana Avenue #156-168 More from Blair publishing	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0053.json.gz/line2577
__label__wiki	0.548116	0.548116	Get Vertical By SmallBusinessComputing Staff \| Posted July 01, 2000 by Leanne Italie Doug Erwin knows his job is done when one of his customers is finally whooshing down a monstrous mountain in Lake Tahoe. But Erwin, president and CEO of the ski services startup tahoecentral.com, can't get them to the top of the mountain by himself. A pilot has to fly them there, a hotel concierge needs to point them to the slope, and someone's got to sell them hot chocolate in the lodge. In fact, Erwin's company specializes in putting all these services together (except maybe the hot chocolate) for outdoor enthusiasts. In just the same way, Erwin couldn't put together all the services on his Web site all by himself. Click on the photo of a skier, dressed in ominous black against a clear, blue sky, and it gives way to a panorama of colorful frames showing off Lake Tahoe's scenic vistas and icy sunsets, all available as digital postcards for the folks back home. Erwin didn't have to pay for any of the images: The ski resort Sugar Bowl provided them in exchange for sponsorship billing. To get his business off the ground, Erwin's taking a page from his customers: Get vertical. He didn't poke around on some small business portal that catered to all different kinds of businesses. He didn't sign up for some banner ad swap and then sit back, satisfied that they're taking advantage of all the networking opportunities the Web has to offer. When most businesses talk about online partnerships, this is what they think of but it shouldn't be. Besides just hooking up with other businesses to drum up traffic, companies can connect to complementary services, provide a platform for businesses without their own Web sites, or sign on as an affiliate of a higher profile company. They can also set up their own affiliate programs and even initiate and complete entire business relationships on line. They don't even need to be selling goods through the Web to take advantage of online partnership opportunities. PEAS AND CARROTS, MEET CARDS AND CHOCOLATE Dan Cunningham ships boxes of chocolate from his Wisconsin factory to locations around the country. But when he needed a partner, he looked close to home. Cunningham happens to be friends with Jared Schutz, whose parents founded Blue Mountain Arts, the online greeting card giant. Cunningham has maintained a close partnership, even though Blue Mountain Arts was sold to Excite. "Occasionally we blanket random sites, but the performance isn't that high," says Cunningham, who shuns the title chief executive in favor of chief chokolada. "Blue Mountain makes a very good relationship because they don't actually have to carry a product, and we do all the work." With a high-profile partner like Blue Mountain Arts on its side, most businesses would sit back and take a break. Powered by the affiliate and marketing site Be Free, Cunningham set up a small affiliate network of his own, offering 20-percent commissions. Just as Amazon gives its affiliates a small cut from sales generated by its affiliates, dans.com shares the wealth with its partners. He gives away 5 percent of every sale to a select group of charities, including CARE and Oxfam America, and encourages his affiliates to do the same. Cunningham has been able to put together a network of online partners, but can pick and choose the ones he wants the ones he thinks will complement his particular niche. And he's willing to put his money where his mouth is and pay good money to partners that prove they can deliver the goods. Still, money can flow both ways in these arrangements. For instance, Tahoecentral.com's Erwin provides banner ad space to ski news service onthesnow.com, in return for free snow condition and ski lift hours that his customers can access via cell phone and pager. He also receives a 12-percent commission for every booking a local masseuse receives through tahoecentral.com. "What I find to be most effective are these co-branded deals," Erwin says. "It makes sense to establish partnerships with existing players. We're all interested in outdoor activities and it helps build credibility." Like Cunningham, Erwin forged his partnerships without intermediaries. They knew whom they wanted to team up with. Not everyone can be personal friends with the owners of a big Web site, but anyone can identify the big players in their niche and pick up the phone and call them. It may be an old-fashioned idea, but in practice it still works just as well as it ever did. A CONSTRUCTION SITE OF A DIFFERENT KIND Just as businesses can find the right online partners off line, it's very possible they'll find great offline partners on line. Springing up in most every sector are buy-and-sell networks and professional communities with streams of news, prices, job leads, and gossip, along with large business-to-business hubs offering suites of software to facilitate collaboration on line in real time. Whether you want to improve the Web site or the offline business, there's a place to go to do it. Take, for instance, the $3.2 trillion global building design and construction industry. Hundreds of people scattered around the world often work on the same apartment complex or high-rise project, producing dizzying piles of blueprints, meeting minutes, requests for bids, faxes, and overnight packages in an industry where labor costs and razor-thin profit margins make time saved an invaluable commodity. But recently some Internet companies, including Cephren and Bidcom, have begun to set up online communities for the parties involved. Bidcom, with Cephren soon to follow, has an "e-marketplace" that includes a vast database of construction supplies, an architect search function, and business leads. Both plan to offer online project bidding as well. But it's the other services offered by these companies that make them effective matchmakers in the online partnership game. Both sites set up work areas where everyone from the architect to the people putting in conduits can communicate. All the important information is in one central location and each participant can quickly respond to revisions that take a week or more to circulate on paper. "You're fully accountable," says Andrew Ball, president of Silicon Valley's Webcor Builders and a client of Cephren. "There's nowhere to hide. It really cleans things up and produces an efficient process." Ball estimates he's saved $200,000 on his own costs since he began using Cephren's ProjectNet in 1998, with many thousands more saved in time for his clients. For a $750 start-up fee and a $1,250 monthly connection fee, participants receive passwords to Cephren areas devoted to their projects. Cephren charges an initial training fee of $1,500 and supports its clients throughout the construction cycle. "Two years ago this was an almost impossible sell to clients," Ball says. "Now we're being asked how quickly we can get on line. People are finally realizing that this really does make sense. It really is the new math." Webcor has figured out how to turn its real-world partners into virtual ones, as well. Meanwhile, companies like Erwin's and Cunningham's are Web companies that could succeed just as well off. But both have learned lessons about teaming up on the Web that apply to anyone doing business there even if you never plan to sell a single item through the site.	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0053.json.gz/line2581
__label__wiki	0.607907	0.607907	Home COLUMNS Notes from the Larkspur Supper Club Cuba revisited A farmer’s battle with woodland creatures The disappointment phase of technology Cuba revisited by Dan Needles The last time I visited Cuba, more than ten years ago, the country was coping with the “Special Period” that followed the exit of the Soviets and the continuing U.S. embargo. A whole generation was growing up on a diet of beans and sweet potatoes and the population looked to its small landholders to ward off mass starvation. Gisnay, the young horse and cart driver who gave rides into the village took me on a day’s outing to one of those small holdings, a 30 acre farm on the edge of Guardalavaca. The name translates as Cow-Keepers, which was ironic because beef at that stage was only available to the tourists. The farmer, an old man named Armelio, took me on a tour of the fields, flocks and gardens that fed his extended family of forty people. The tour ended with the three of us sharing a rum toast in the shade beside a pen of four extremely thin spotted pigs. Armelio noticed me looking at them. “No Bamisole,” he shrugged, referring to a brand of pig wormer from the 1950s. David Suzuki had just announced his joy and admiration that Cuba’s 60,000 small farmers had gone completely organic almost overnight. Armelio was in the front lines of that movement and he clearly wasn’t feeling the same joy. I said if I ever came back I would bring him a bag of Bamisole and his eyes brightened. Then I asked Gisnay what he needed. “I don’t ask people to bring me things,” he smiled. “But what about your horse? Maybe Pintura would like something.” “Oh,” he said, “She could use a nylon halter.” A decade passed and I finally returned to the hotel with a bag of pig wormer and a halter. The usual cluster of horses and carriages lined the edge of the parking lot but there was no sign of Gisnay. No one had heard of him. On a hunch, I went to the oldest driver, Tomas, who was snoozing in the back of his carriage. “Gisnay?” said Tomas doubtfully. “He hasn’t worked here for years. He drives a taxi now.” “Is there any way of getting in touch with him?” Tomas reached into his pocket and pulled out a cellphone. “Gisnay?” he said. “You have a friend here.” I could hear the voice at the other end protesting that this was ridiculous. How could he have a ‘friend’ at the hotel after all these years? “He has a present for your horse . . . for Pintura.” Tomas looked at me, snapped the phone shut and laughed. “He’s coming now.” Gisnay pulled up about twenty minutes later in a white Lada with a 2 cylinder Suzuki diesel engine. It sounded like tractor. He stared at me and the halter but it was clear he had no idea who I was. “We went to a farm?” he asked. “Get in the car and we’ll see if we can find it.” I gave him directions to Armelio’s but when we finally found the laneway, it was just the driveway to a house. Behind that house were more houses. The farm was long gone. Gisnay could sense my disappointment and he drove me back to his own house on the outskirts of Pesquero for a visit. He showed me the two rental apartments he had been allowed to remodel under the regime’s newly relaxed rules for home business. Outside, there were chickens everywhere and a long row of rabbit cages along a wall. He pointed to the field behind the house where a flock of sheep and three horses grazed. Pintura was gone but now he kept horses just for pleasure. Things were looking up for him. “Gisnay,” I exclaimed. “You have become a farmer!” He smiled and took me to a small concrete pen under a tin roof. Inside were four spotted pigs munching a diet of ground corn and yucca. Just at that moment, a neighbour happened by for a visit and I asked him what he thought of Gisnay’s pigs. “I have pigs, too,” he said. “Everybody on this street has pigs.” Gisnay didn’t know what to do with the pig wormer because his pigs don’t have a parasite problem. Standing in the shade with the small farmers, it occurred to me the Cuban spotted pig has passed through its own Special Period and has emerged just as resilient as its owners. - Dan Needles Community Pigs Cuba	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0053.json.gz/line2583
__label__wiki	0.945472	0.945472	Smooth Breakfast with Gary King 6am - 10am Beautiful Christina Aguilera Follow Smooth on Twitter Follow Smooth on Facebook Follow Smooth on Youtube Build A Bear 'pay your age' sale sparks chaos and 9-hour queues at UK stores 12 July 2018, 14:02 \| Updated: 12 July 2018, 15:42 By Tom Eames If you've noticed huge lines at your local shopping centre today, it's probably because there's a Build A Bear store inside. The cuddly toy chain has sparked chaos across the country after launching a one-day-only 'pay your age' sale, which allows customers to buy bears for the price of the child's age. All bears are included in the deal, and the minimum price for the offer is £1. However, some stores are now turning away customers due to the incredibly high demand, after long queues led to "safety concerns", according to the Mirror. Shops in Telford, Shropshire, Basingstoke, Hampshire and Sheffield have already closed early due to safety fears. One mum was refused entry when she tried to join the queue in Meadowhall in Sheffield, saying: "We arrived around 9.45am, about 15 minutes before it was due to open. Build a Bear today is more popular than Roman Reigns pic.twitter.com/ALFK6Shspx — John-Luke (@JohnLuke_PW) July 12, 2018 “The line was almost full length of one side of the shopping centre. A member of staff told us to go home as we couldn’t join the line and it was up to a nine hour wait for people already waiting.” The chain has said that demand has been "unprecedented", leading to huge queues of nine or more hours, and even some reports of violence and the police having to be called out. Fiona O'Reilly from Gateshead arrived at her local store at 8.15am. She said: "It was complete madness; I wouldn't be surprised if there were a few riots over this today. "I managed to get there early and it took just over an hour for me to get all four bears. However, the queues are starting to get so long, and the store only has four staff making the bears, so I reckon people will be waiting all day. There's already people fighting in the queues!" A spokesman for Build a Bear said: "The safety of our guests and our associates is our top priority, and we are looking into this incident. "The response to our Pay Your Age Day event at all of our UK locations has been overwhelming and unprecedented in our 21 year history. Holy bacon, it’s pay ur age at build a bear today and maybe I think a new circle of hell pic.twitter.com/hPefRoknpJ — Amanda Spriggs (@mandersoncooper) July 12, 2018 "The crowds have greatly exceeded our expectations and, per local authorities, queues are at capacity and we cannot accept additional guests due to extreme crowds and safety concerns. "We understand our guests are disappointed, and we are working to address the situation. We will reach out directly to our valued guests as soon as possible." More Quirky News See more More Quirky News Alan Turing will be the face on the new £50 note Mattel are releasing a special David Bowie Ziggy Stardust Barbie doll ABBA respond to fans who took over Swedish street for hilarious dance video Want to work for Prince William and Kate Middleton? Here's how Snowball the cockatoo learned 14 dance moves himself, including hilarious Queen tribute Car door or beach? The new viral photo sweeping the internet is seriously tricking people 11 ways to get rid of hay fever for good You won't believe how much this Devon beach hut is being sold for! George Michael's Careless Whisper stuns herd of cows after saxophone tribute Drinking coffee should help you lose weight, a study says More on Smooth EastEnders actress Lacey Turner has given birth to a baby girl The Lion King: Elton John and Beyoncé rub shoulders with Harry and Meghan at premiere Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr shock fans with surprise reunion on stage 7 best travel destinations for music lovers this summer Promoted by British Gas Robbie Williams makes fan Leslie's life complete with 'Somethin' Stupid' serenade - video Sting The Musical: A stage show set to the music of Sting is coming soon Also on Smooth Radio Song Facts Bohemian Rhapsody movie 1970s Love Songs Your privacy is important to us. We want to better help you understand how and why we use your data. You’ll continue to enjoy Smooth Radio and all of its great content and features! View our Privacy Statement for more details.	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0053.json.gz/line2592
__label__cc	0.681957	0.318043	Adam Chawansky Adam is using Smore newsletters to spread the word online. Get email updates from Adam: Follow Adam Chawansky Contact Adam Chawansky LG Expeditionary Friday Update 6th Grade ELA - Gentrification In ELA, students have started their study of gentrification. They have begun researching the positives and negatives of gentrification in general and specifically in The Mission neighborhood in San Francisco. On Friday, students had the opportunity to see the effects of gentrification in different Brooklyn neighborhoods, specifically Bedford Stuyvesant, Sunset Park and Red Hook. 6th graders went into the community to gather evidence about gentrification’s harmful and helpful effects. Through observation and conversation, students researched our guiding question for this case study: How does gentrification affect a neighborhood? Ask your child: Who does a neighborhood belong to? 7th Grade ELA - Great Debaters In ELA, students are in the middle of their debate unit. Students are familiar with rhetorical appeals, have been introduced to the topic of genetic modification, and have been assigned a side (pro or con). Friday's fieldwork strengthened team bonds and taught students to become “great debaters.” During each station, one team per cohort earned a gold, silver, or bronze medal. While everyone who completed the station does indeed earn a part of the “great debater," only one team could walk away with top bragging rights! Here are some highlights of the day: Watch a short video on CRISPR, gene editing and designer babies to further build background information. Afterward, students will engage in a creative writing activity in which they imagine a country full of genetically modified humans. Depending on their side, they will imaging this as a wonderful place (PRO) or a horrible place (CON). If time permits, they will read their pieces to the class. Challenge of the Mind: an on-the-spot speed debate with a brand new topic Challenge of the Heart: take a personality test about your role in a team, then complete a team-building activity Challenge of the Voice: workshop on body language, appropriate eye contact, adequate volume, and clear pronunciation while speaking Challenge of the Eyes: learn to assess the credibility and accuracy of digitally sourced articles Ask your child: what do you think about genetically engineered humans? What are some pros and cons? 8th Grade ELA - Four Freedoms Expedition Kickoff The 8th grade Four Freedoms expedition kick-off was Friday. In the coming month, all core subjects (ELA, math, social studies, and science) will explore an aspect of FDR’s Four Freedoms speech: Freedom of worship Freedom from want Freedom from fear Students will consider what the American Dream looks like today and how it has changed over the past century. On Friday, students traveled to the Four Freedoms Park on Roosevelt Island for an educational program about the Four Freedoms speech and its relevance today. Check out a video of our students being interviewed by the Roosevelt Islander! The second part of the day involved conducting fieldwork interviews with people about their connection to these ideas. Students went to Grand Central and The Oculus at the WTC. Ask your child: What do you think about the American Dream today? Which of the Four Freedoms do you think is most important? If you could add a Fifth Freedom, what would it be? Brooklyn Collaborative is a NYC Outward Bound School serving students in grades 6-12. We use the EL Education school model, which has its roots in Outward Bound. 610 Henry Street, Brooklyn, NY, USA adamc@bcs448.org 718-923-4700 bcs448.org Connect with Adam Chawansky	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0053.json.gz/line2593
__label__cc	0.740141	0.259859	Donors and funding Alignment to the National Development Plan Programming principles Opportunities (open) Opportunities (closed) Country Somaliland Project Holder Somaliland Development Fund Secretariat and Project Holders Project Various Fund Somaliland Development Fund Phase 2 RFB Title Procurement of Motor Vehicle Hire Services RFB No. P101-017 1. The Somaliland Development Fund – Phase 2 (SDF2) covers the period 2018-2023. SDF2 is conceived as an inclusive economic development programme. It supports the GoSL in delivering infrastructure that is relevant for inclusive economic development. It focuses on sustainable investments that spur job creation and fast growth, while at the same time laying the foundation for long-term resilience and development, leading to a more stable and peaceful Somaliland. SDF2’s support is fully aligned with government priorities as defined in the National Development Plan 2 (NDP2) 2017-2021 and reflect the priorities set out in Somaliland Vision 2030. 2. The SDF Secretariat is in the process of securing services of a firm to provide Motor Vehicle Hire Services covering all regions of Somaliland. In line with this, the SDF Secretariat is seeking to engage a qualified contractor to provide Motor Vehicle Hire Services for a period of two years (2019 to 2021) commencing from contract signature date. 3. Bidding will be conducted in accordance with Request for Bids (RFB) for Non-Consulting Services as specified in the SDF Procurement Manual March 2019 and is open to all eligible Bidders. The manual can be found at https://www.somalilanddevelopmentfund.org/procurement 4. Interested eligible Bidders may obtain the bidding documents through sending email request to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.during office hours from 0800 to 1700. Full details of the Motor Vehicle Hire Services bid are detailed in the standard bid document. 5. All Bids must be accompanied by a Bid Security of US Dollars 1,000 (One Thousand US Dollars). 6. Sealed bids must be delivered to the address in no 7 below on or before 25 June 2019 at 1000 hours East African Standard Time. Electronic bidding will not be permitted. Late bids will be rejected. Bids will be publicly opened in the presence of the bidders’ designated representatives and anyone who chooses to attend at the address below on 25 June 2019 at 1000 hours. Any attempt by individuals, institutions, companies and service providers to influence the outcome of the bid process in any way which can be interpreted as canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification from being considered for this service provision. 7. The address referred to above is: Somaliland Development Fund Secretariat Office Attn: Procurement Manager Masala Area, Hargeisa, Somaliland Telephone: + 252 633 501 394 SDF - Created by Mott MacDonald	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0053.json.gz/line2596
__label__wiki	0.802075	0.802075	Electrical rate "ping-pong" likely to continue Adriana Colindres May 30, 2007 at 12:01 AM May 30, 2007 at 10:53 PM SPRINGFIELD -- The next legislative skirmish on what to do about soaring electricity prices could happen as soon as today (Wednesday). By ADRIANA COLINDRES The state Senate is positioning itself for a possible committee vote on rate-freeze legislation that the House approved earlier this year. That measure, House Bill 1750, would roll back electric rates to their 2006 levels, freeze them for at least three years and refund consumers the extra money they’ve been paying because of higher rates. The House, meanwhile, is poised to vote on the latest version of Senate Bill 1592, which would impose a tax on power generators, including those supplying electricity to the Ameren Illinois utility companies and Commonwealth Edison. That legislation also would roll back electric rates to their 2006 levels, freeze them for a year and require the utility companies to give refunds to consumers. Since last fall, the Senate and House have debated the best way to help consumers who got hit this year with higher electric rates because a long-standing rate freeze expired. The freeze was part of the state’s 1997 electric deregulation law. So far, the legislative chambers have been unable to agree on a solution, though each has passed different rate-freeze bills. Sen. James Clayborne, a Belleville Democrat who is the Senate’s point person on electricity, said Tuesday that HB1750 might be amended today (Wednesday) to shorten the duration of the freeze. But the measure would remain as is in other ways: It would apply to both Commonwealth Edison and Ameren, and it would not include a new tax on power generators. Sen. Gary Forby, D-Benton, said he wants the Senate to vote for HB1750 in its present form. If the Senate OKs the legislation as is, it would go to the governor’s desk. But if the Senate makes any changes, those would have to be considered and approved in the House before going to the governor. “This playing ping-pong back and forth is a game I’m getting tired of,” Forby said. If the General Assembly ultimately agrees on some kind of rate-freeze legislation, it would be rejecting a $500 million rate-relief package that Ameren Illinois and Commonwealth Edison have offered for the next three years. But in exchange for the rate-relief package, the utility companies want assurances that lawmakers won’t reinstitute a rate freeze or impose a generator tax. Clayborne favors accepting rate relief from the utility companies rather than imposing a rate freeze that he believes likely would wind up the subject of a court battle. But he said that not all of his legislative colleagues share the same view. “The issue is, that in order to get the (rate relief) money, you’ve got to agree not to call a rate freeze or generation tax. That has not been agreed to,” he said. “So we just can’t sit here and not do anything. The only choice is to stand up and say we’re not going to call a rate freeze or a generation tax, or the other option is to pass a rate freeze." Adriana Colindres can be reached at (217) 782-6292 or adriana.colindres@sj-r.com.	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0053.json.gz/line2601
__label__wiki	0.571559	0.571559	Key Capitol Hill Hearings KCSM (PBS) ALJAZAM (Al Jazeera) The Chin Grimes TV News Archive Why Growth Matters : CSPAN2 : November 18, 2013 2:15am-2:56am EST colleague of his at the same university, columbia, and the subtitle is" how economic growth in india reduced poverty and the lessons for other developing countries." so, let me ask the obvious first question, jag dish, why do you have to write a book called why growth matters? who wouldn't think that? >> that's a question i'm frequently asked. there's an antigrowth movement. an antigrowth sentiment around the world. i wanted to bring out the notion that in the very large countries with a lot of poor people and very few rich people, even the ones that are rather small, you can put them all over this sort of sinkholes and -- that good down and another one pretty soon. but that is not going to make any difference. the real problem is what to do about the large numbers of poor people, and i think that is where india has the advantage in -- has the competitive advantage in poverty. too many exploited and two few exploiters. you could not redistribute it enough except to give everybody one a day. it wouldn't go very far, and it's a growing population, that gain would disappear, small as it colleague of his at the same university, columbia, and the subtitle is" how economic growth in india reduced poverty and the lessons for other developing countries." so, let me ask the obvious first question, jag dish, why do you have to write a book called why growth matters? who wouldn't think that? >> that's a question i'm frequently asked. there's an antigrowth movement. an antigrowth sentiment around the world. i wanted to bring out the notion that in the very large... South Asia Newsline : KCSM : November 11, 2013 6:30pm-7:01pm PST by KCSM was shot dead by unidentified gunmen fled the donington mosque in makkah. that is against india in islamabad the teams consumption by an intelligent efficient as well lesson of that animal managing to get into heaven he got decapitated. and amen to washington. the us but sanchez and the city after he was included in a list of specially designated until the candidates. the gandhi is not the most dangerous thought among factions of the indian politicians and acts of non government us and active forces. i don't know because on sunday but jackson is an issue in . the kat's i wanted to be told to pakistan's main spy agency isi and the top side in the uk. another onion bread and butter the most dependent on strike in all this last year. the size and results oriented in the shade tents and tangible cooperation between the menace of each and not meeting our ascent as they come together to enhance a strategic partnership of growth and development. prime minister someone could she chaired the meeting hosted by india for the first time in gurgaon on the outskirts of captain you daddy. the dia was shot dead by unidentified gunmen fled the donington mosque in makkah. that is against india in islamabad the teams consumption by an intelligent efficient as well lesson of that animal managing to get into heaven he got decapitated. and amen to washington. the us but sanchez and the city after he was included in a list of specially designated until the candidates. the gandhi is not the most dangerous thought among factions of the indian politicians and acts of non government us and active... Journal : KCSM : November 6, 2013 5:30pm-6:01pm PST ," they arrived on the west coast of india. using surprise and superior gunfire, they blew all competition out of the water. goa became portugal's base in india, home away from home, a catholic stronghold surrounded by muslim india. like the chinese and the arabs before them, they came for india's fantastic spices: pepper, cardamom, turmeric, ginger, and cinnamon. india's keynote dish, the biryani, makes use of many of the spices which brought the portuguese to india. but many more spices are from the far ends of the spice trails. can you guess which are native to india? padma is on the case. >> master chef mehboob alam khan is inviting me to his home to cook his specialty: the biryani. >> ...ginger and garlic paste. >> garlic and ginger. >> now this is a common ingredient for all-- most of the indian cooking. also give me some turmeric. >> where did you learn to make this biryani? >> oh, at my house, from my mother. give me the red chilies. some cinnamon stick. the lychee cardamom. >> and you leave the shell on? >> now give me some onions. >> these have been fried, correct? >> ," they arrived on the west coast of india. using surprise and superior gunfire, they blew all competition out of the water. goa became portugal's base in india, home away from home, a catholic stronghold surrounded by muslim india. like the chinese and the arabs before them, they came for india's fantastic spices: pepper, cardamom, turmeric, ginger, and cinnamon. india's keynote dish, the biryani, makes use of many of the spices which brought the portuguese to india. but many more spices... Book TV : CSPAN2 : November 16, 2013 7:00pm-7:46pm EST learned from india. during this event, held at the council on foreign relations in new york city, he is in conversation with council on foreign relations president, richard haass. >> why don't people take a seat. unless they prefer not to, since sitting -- you'll all live longer if you stand throughout this meeting. welcome to the council on foreign relations. and tonight is one of those nights i like best, because it's a chance to celebrate a book by a celebrated author and thinker. council prides itself on being what i would call a book culture but not a book-only culture. but books do fill an essential space in the -- not simply research. here we pride ourself on policy relevant research. but the length of a book, the amount of research and thinking that goes into it, the kind of thinking you only do if you're actually forced to write something at wing, informs a lot of other things and there's a depth and breadth of analysis from books that, i don't care how good the op-ed is, it can't compete. so we're not a book-only culture. people write and disseminate ideas in all sorts of forms a learned from india. during this event, held at the council on foreign relations in new york city, he is in conversation with council on foreign relations president, richard haass. >> why don't people take a seat. unless they prefer not to, since sitting -- you'll all live longer if you stand throughout this meeting. welcome to the council on foreign relations. and tonight is one of those nights i like best, because it's a chance to celebrate a book by a celebrated author and thinker.... France 24 News : KCSM : November 14, 2013 6:30am-7:01am PST are active in money in india and also the traffickers that the smoke all sorts of things to north africa. so this is the main challenge and to be effective and to be creative will be on table today. new ways to fight to these traffic and his vine and groups. there will be also programs of development for local communities training of for instance an indian policeman and also other and sharing intelligence between the countries that are sometimes start in the arena rivalries for instance algeria and morocco are ancient rivals in the region we sent a diplomatic crisis is not facilitating the talks here today. i thank you for that long and then advanced reporting there from morocco back in france but justice minister chris cannot tell the time has spoken out against the new racist slur against her. after a full ride we went to press comparing her to a monkey that's the latest in a string of racist insults against the justice minister one that's now prompted the government to fight back thomas waterhouse explains crusty of the monkey will be at the school have been known about its fre are active in money in india and also the traffickers that the smoke all sorts of things to north africa. so this is the main challenge and to be effective and to be creative will be on table today. new ways to fight to these traffic and his vine and groups. there will be also programs of development for local communities training of for instance an indian policeman and also other and sharing intelligence between the countries that are sometimes start in the arena rivalries for instance... Newsweek South Asia : KCSM : November 16, 2013 12:30pm-1:01pm PST islam. india would become the fourth country in asia markets peasants in mops but it gives me by japan and china coffee. although the indian mission to mars would compete by september next tee up. his other faults on the nuances of the match honestly the indian space research organization national space agency and all of the thousand oaks based on pentagon to its moments. this mission is to grab some nice if this had to ask for anything. also did not lie the money on this means in order to do next. it would be approved quickly then off to study mars missions launched. it is guns to shoot lots of calls to india since the three billion dollars us. pulling prices its least expensive emotional and i said six million dollars. one bit rugby. and by india's prosecute standards of expenditure. the possible breach of missions come cheap an eighteen page in the way but in two thousand ten spots three months and cost three hundred and forty million dollars. in europe its mission to the site sure the ducks. we will be a good too. this is about to be a bit tough. to be a bit tough modest mean islam. india would become the fourth country in asia markets peasants in mops but it gives me by japan and china coffee. although the indian mission to mars would compete by september next tee up. his other faults on the nuances of the match honestly the indian space research organization national space agency and all of the thousand oaks based on pentagon to its moments. this mission is to grab some nice if this had to ask for anything. also did not lie the money on this means in order to do... Newsweek South Asia : KCSM : November 17, 2013 6:00pm-6:31pm PST the all that in just fifteen months out of the economic and price. it sucks islam india would become the fourth country in asia markets peasants in mops. but it gives me but japan and china coffee. although the indian mission to mars would compete by september next tee up. is it a point on the nuances of the match honestly the indian space research organization national space agency and all of the thousands of space depending on who it wants to deal with this mission is to grab some of the guidance of his head. it's pretty good possibly walk the line. it's monday again this means in order to do next. we get along with me. then off for the mars missions launched it is. williams mission to mars because india and sixty three billion dollars us when crisis hits least expensive promotion and seventy six million dollars for that. rugby. and by india's prosecute standards of expenditure. the possible with submissions come cheap an eighteen pigeons away but in two thousand ten spots three months and cost three hundred and forty million dollars. in europe its mission site. sure the ducks woul the all that in just fifteen months out of the economic and price. it sucks islam india would become the fourth country in asia markets peasants in mops. but it gives me but japan and china coffee. although the indian mission to mars would compete by september next tee up. is it a point on the nuances of the match honestly the indian space research organization national space agency and all of the thousands of space depending on who it wants to deal with this mission is to grab some of the... The Debate : KCSM : November 13, 2013 7:00pm-8:01pm PST possible doubt india is on the move we've seen growth sometimes in excess of ten percent over the past decade last week the mumbai stock exchange broker new record. literacy is soaring. so is life expectancy. now for some of the changes coming. not fast enough. those who'd like to see freedom from the shackles of red tape and corruption for instance. for others. and it is perhaps going too fast especially when they point to be a widening gap between the haves and have nots. but the nation's identity how it's doing doesn't just boil down to how much you earn today in the fall spring kit so they wouldn't be looking at to identity identity playing a big role in politics these days and you can't help notice when you land here in delhi as well as an election campaign going on would it be going today in the false and get to the inside of the next superpower and set were doing it with them and you might remember as former number two to a coffee on a united nations today. he is a state minister or member of palm and shush ito also of the writer of several books including humans act syndicate. possible doubt india is on the move we've seen growth sometimes in excess of ten percent over the past decade last week the mumbai stock exchange broker new record. literacy is soaring. so is life expectancy. now for some of the changes coming. not fast enough. those who'd like to see freedom from the shackles of red tape and corruption for instance. for others. and it is perhaps going too fast especially when they point to be a widening gap between the haves and have nots. but the nation's... After Words : CSPAN2 : November 11, 2013 12:00am-1:01am EST of you really want military assistance? we have no interest to fight india with toady helped bond testily and realistic path from a the first request in 1947 in the united states could only give him 10 million. but we must understand as a foreign policy realists most known for conceptualizing containment the genius of canada was what did he say? we need to understand what is russia about? what does the soviets want? unfortunately united states was not that keen to have any pool of experts few people the new south asia very broadly those of gandhi and india many compared it to jefferson davis by some people in the american media but even the british said they shared the lead the coalition and pakistan knees our hospitable people. pakistan was about to get one-third but only 17 percent it would not have a vibrant economy it did not have the means to pay for its own military and eventually it was with its own future they decided it would be by saying that pakistan is constantly under threat so they have to keep to military but who would pay for that? face said it would be the graphic of you really want military assistance? we have no interest to fight india with toady helped bond testily and realistic path from a the first request in 1947 in the united states could only give him 10 million. but we must understand as a foreign policy realists most known for conceptualizing containment the genius of canada was what did he say? we need to understand what is russia about? what does the soviets want? unfortunately united states was not that keen to have any pool of experts few... BBC World News America : KQED : November 4, 2013 4:00pm-4:31pm PST by KQED 1947. pakistan went to work with india, which was not a communist country. pakistan said, if you give us conventional weapons, we will not make nuclear weapons. in case of the extremists and terrorist groups, pakistan's's vision has been, this is blowback from the war against the soviets we fought together. >> when prime minister sharif comes to washington, as he did a couple weeks ago, and says the relationship is back on track -- to what extent is that true? to what extent might it no longer be true? >> i think the prime minister should have said, we are talking again. the question is, will united states or pakistan get out of the delusional approach that they have in their relationship, and actually talk straight and say, this is where our national interest is, this is what we expect from you, and this is what you should expect from us. look at the drone issue. the stated position and the real drone are so far apart. pakistan has identified targets to be hit by drones. there needs to be a gap between the stated and the real positions that each side has. >> thank you for coming 1947. pakistan went to work with india, which was not a communist country. pakistan said, if you give us conventional weapons, we will not make nuclear weapons. in case of the extremists and terrorist groups, pakistan's's vision has been, this is blowback from the war against the soviets we fought together. >> when prime minister sharif comes to washington, as he did a couple weeks ago, and says the relationship is back on track -- to what extent is that true? to what extent might it no... WETA (PBS) Tavis Smiley : WETA : November 4, 2013 6:00pm-6:30pm EST by WETA read the book, that has been the pattern since 1947. pakistan went to work with india, which was not a communist country. pakistan said, if you give us conventional weapons, we will not make nuclear weapons. in case of the extremists and terrorist groups, pakistan's's vision has been, this is blowback from the war against the soviets we fought together. >> when prime minister sharif comes to washington, as he did a couple weeks ago, and says the relationship is back on track -- to what extent is that true? to what extent might it no longer be true? >> i think the prime minister should have said, we are talking again. the question is, will united states or pakistan get out of the delusional approach that they have in their relationship, and actually talk straight and say, this is where our national interest is, this is what we expect from you, and this is what you should expect from us. look at the drone issue. the stated position and the real drone are so far apart. pakistan has identified targets to be hit by drones. there needs to be a gap between the stated and the real positions read the book, that has been the pattern since 1947. pakistan went to work with india, which was not a communist country. pakistan said, if you give us conventional weapons, we will not make nuclear weapons. in case of the extremists and terrorist groups, pakistan's's vision has been, this is blowback from the war against the soviets we fought together. >> when prime minister sharif comes to washington, as he did a couple weeks ago, and says the relationship is back on track -- to what... France 24 AM News : LINKTV : November 5, 2013 5:30am-6:01am PST by LINKTV . india makes history, becoming the first asian nation to send a rocket on the 300-day long journey to mars. that rocket is now in orbit around the earth. thank you very much for joining us. we begin with what has been a minute of silence here at the for theers at rfi journalists who worked at our sister radio station in molly covering a station when the country's troubled north when they were kidnapped on sunday. you are looking at colleagues leading tributes to the journalists killed in molly. the bodies were found later on and that day on the outskirts of the city. this is the scene them the headquarters. the group ceo has been leading the tribute to our colleague. you are looking at pictures on our screens of our two colleagues killed in molly on saturday. i am joined here in the studio by our international offense editor, douglas her bets. extremely emotionally charged scenes earlier on today. here still in a state of shock. always a tragedy when a journalist is killed in the line of duty, trying to inform. this hits home especially hard. it is in-house. the name of our parent com . india makes history, becoming the first asian nation to send a rocket on the 300-day long journey to mars. that rocket is now in orbit around the earth. thank you very much for joining us. we begin with what has been a minute of silence here at the for theers at rfi journalists who worked at our sister radio station in molly covering a station when the country's troubled north when they were kidnapped on sunday. you are looking at colleagues leading tributes to the journalists killed in... Key Capitol Hill Hearings : CSPAN2 : November 9, 2013 6:30am-8:01am EST neighbors, specifically afghanistan, pakistan and india. while iran is often considered a middle eastern country, in fact, it's historically its cultural ties are as strong if not stronger with its eastern neighbors, with afghanistan and south asia. and, of course, iran will be a pivotal player as it has been all along in afghanistan, especially next year as the united states and nato began to withdraw all its, some if not all of their forces. we are launching a new issue brief this year that have some recommendations for u.s. policy. including a bigger role helping afghanistan manage its water resources, which is a key issue for iran as a downstream neighbor. and the united states can contribute to resolving other regional problems such as energy shortages, ethnic conflict, and drug trafficking. this would have enormous benefit not just for iran but for afghanistan, pakistan, india. indeed, the united states indirectly because of the drug trafficking. the principle author of this report is my good friend, fatemeh aman, is an expert on iran and south asia. she's worked as a journalist, m neighbors, specifically afghanistan, pakistan and india. while iran is often considered a middle eastern country, in fact, it's historically its cultural ties are as strong if not stronger with its eastern neighbors, with afghanistan and south asia. and, of course, iran will be a pivotal player as it has been all along in afghanistan, especially next year as the united states and nato began to withdraw all its, some if not all of their forces. we are launching a new issue brief this year that... gunmenate swing state in india ha area about ten km from the border with nine syria opportunity as well as reports his captors with english because then he waits he claims that the culprits are from nigeria's islamist terr groups but the grandmother that my confirmation of that as it crosses government is about to do what we can to free the priests but underlined that he had ignored their warnings to leave the area meant to be at the ritz. on base this story and the regional situation on a larger bases are international affairs at it that it was bombed georgian join this pay on to say amen why is the yeast in the snow into cameron's attempts. whew it's dangerous because the cut hair and has become more active. in that area that's partly a result of the nigerian on these offences. in northern nigeria which has pushed militants across the border into that northn p of cameroon. but there's another bloated danger which is the book of around eight so it's a corporation with an up to import a great time and is out of clay to in these nine men grant which is actually a nice chat and molly gunmenate swing state in india ha area about ten km from the border with nine syria opportunity as well as reports his captors with english because then he waits he claims that the culprits are from nigeria's islamist terr groups but the grandmother that my confirmation of that as it crosses government is about to do what we can to free the priests but underlined that he had ignored their warnings to leave the area meant to be at the ritz. on base this story and the regional situation on a... South Asia Newsline : KCSM : November 1, 2013 6:30pm-7:01pm PDT india's northern to win cash rate the corruption law continued despite the us morning privatization is that it could designate caucus on a state sponsor of canada's of a new book by fall the diplomat says. i mean since youtube steve james and that no one should be in the nineteen ninety two said that its support to groups in kashmir was not stalled the us would have predicted focused on as a stitch on some of those. we have information indicating that are inside and of those and then continue to provide material support to groups that having his students. i must dig up information based industry. from vegas that was in her condo focused on small wooden board to the us writes in his new book. he was voted monday button on its package of sanctions be applied against its own to be supporting acts of internationalism and i have this possibility of cutting open his mission the decision is that the guardian notes in his bull markets and delusions little was desolate been the coolest blacks than you assemble it is from above the us in the form of an office information that your intelligence t india's northern to win cash rate the corruption law continued despite the us morning privatization is that it could designate caucus on a state sponsor of canada's of a new book by fall the diplomat says. i mean since youtube steve james and that no one should be in the nineteen ninety two said that its support to groups in kashmir was not stalled the us would have predicted focused on as a stitch on some of those. we have information indicating that are inside and of those and then continue... France 24 News : KCSM : November 17, 2013 7:00pm-8:01pm PST has shown exceptional coverage well not just because he was held in captivity for india but because the risk of his life with. he took a chance to experience has been doing it. in april nigerian police say the internet was being held in a house in the city of samara is that the president is still some open and he managed to sleep now while they were praying he was able to escape. go to dubai. onward to the millers we stitched the luggage delighted by the news columns wide wish to thank all those who express a poll to the pos months. unanimously when the president told me that france's history. i said while it was great. it's just crazy. i didn't know my husband and hero you it was that i got back to my city that is told to hear the cries when he's on his own thing in the mainland sorry you are a breakaway faction of poker hiram ninety area's most prominent jihadist organization. butler their own eyes that seem awfully fun to lose them all to visit from the institute for research and development by all symbol will we know about the kidnappers. so ruiz a group that was created in last has shown exceptional coverage well not just because he was held in captivity for india but because the risk of his life with. he took a chance to experience has been doing it. in april nigerian police say the internet was being held in a house in the city of samara is that the president is still some open and he managed to sleep now while they were praying he was able to escape. go to dubai. onward to the millers we stitched the luggage delighted by the news columns wide wish to thank all... After Words : CSPAN2 : November 9, 2013 10:00pm-11:01pm EST fighting india. you have totally unrealistic expectations of what amounts of data you want from the u.s.. the first request for aid was for $2 billion in 1947 a billion with a b and the united states could only give 10 million, a million within m so there is a huge disparagement. we must understand can of course was a foreign-policy realist. he is most known for conceptualizing containment because he understood what the soviets wanted. the genius of kennan was in the long-term what did he say? he said look we need to understand what the soviets, what is russia about and what did the soviets want and how do they think? unfortunately the united states was not that keen on getting involved in pakistan in the beginning and didn't have any pool of experts about pakistan and had few people who knew south asia but most of them were people who were enamored with gandhi and liked india and they actually found the idea of pakistan rather unrealistic. many of them compared it to pakistan compared to jefferson davis by some people in the american media but once pakistan was about to become a realit fighting india. you have totally unrealistic expectations of what amounts of data you want from the u.s.. the first request for aid was for $2 billion in 1947 a billion with a b and the united states could only give 10 million, a million within m so there is a huge disparagement. we must understand can of course was a foreign-policy realist. he is most known for conceptualizing containment because he understood what the soviets wanted. the genius of kennan was in the long-term what did he say?... After Words : CSPAN2 : November 10, 2013 9:00pm-10:01pm EST first man that sent you have unrealistic expectations. do you want assistance to confront india? we have no interest in new fighting india. that's not what we want. you have thoroughly unrealistic expectations of what amounts of aid you want from the u.s. pakistan's first request was for $2 billion in 1947. a billion with a b. and the united states could give away 10 million, million within an. as it was a huge disparity. now we must understand that can then of course was a foreign-policy realist. he is most known for devising or conceptualizing the demon because he understood what the soviets wanted. the genius of george mckenna -- george kennan was he said we need to understand what the soviets were what race russia about, what did the soviets wa want. unfortunately, the united states wasn't very keen on getting involved in pakistan in the beginning and didn't have any pool of experts about pakistan pakistan's. most of them were people of gandhi that like india and didn't actually found the idea of pakistan rather unrealistic. many of them compared it to the pakistan poundage comp first man that sent you have unrealistic expectations. do you want assistance to confront india? we have no interest in new fighting india. that's not what we want. you have thoroughly unrealistic expectations of what amounts of aid you want from the u.s. pakistan's first request was for $2 billion in 1947. a billion with a b. and the united states could give away 10 million, million within an. as it was a huge disparity. now we must understand that can then of course was a foreign-policy... super bowl assigned to neighbors india and china. he stood almost according to these unique and son. it all started. steve the nation to the teens seem to be sold with hockey she'll be going to take to blossom and paul conti of duty to consider the good people. this is dependent on daughter's ltd says it is peeking out with me since i can do against. bos drawn to the mall was the dealer and former bit of cheese which the common thing. it's unknown by the board told the court to stand up to the authorities must immediately stop launching boats lost in the dome and ninety conviction. he told reporters that adults is with deacon ob and he didn't sit the novelist and added it was with stuff all set. aye aye aye aye. he didn't. seven of them. i didn't want it the items. they can. sian commission is addicted to send us to mold and support parties to this day the deepest good it can be achieved. court chose a new constitution and cindy the list was divorced was instrumental in the overthrow of the pot when talking to most of us assumed the dogs on the last time to time to post it in two thousa super bowl assigned to neighbors india and china. he stood almost according to these unique and son. it all started. steve the nation to the teens seem to be sold with hockey she'll be going to take to blossom and paul conti of duty to consider the good people. this is dependent on daughter's ltd says it is peeking out with me since i can do against. bos drawn to the mall was the dealer and former bit of cheese which the common thing. it's unknown by the board told the court to stand up to the... The Afghan Report : KCSM : November 24, 2013 6:30pm-7:01pm PST about security transition into cars and fourteen what is a national commitment especially india we have reports. bones about the two india showed them the home of the body said his country is often called crucial created by this positive aboard the security transition in the polls in and pull a team of international commitment especially india. but he was speaking to the media and foreign correspondents club of salty show in new delhi up wanted to push it but we're confident that the item. we are succeeding. what a tackle or the condition that he had predicted to continue from it i'm undecided as the sun salutation. she made in the last twenty years. you hope and of course constantly all in a delicate that she's desperate to find some food this weekend when two us commitment including commitment from india the is hosting the second international conference on doing business end of august on one of the eighteenth and nineteenth to cause an entire team. above is that such events would have a balanced on two kg of the market and that he did no petition is to the cbd gem. opening up wi about security transition into cars and fourteen what is a national commitment especially india we have reports. bones about the two india showed them the home of the body said his country is often called crucial created by this positive aboard the security transition in the polls in and pull a team of international commitment especially india. but he was speaking to the media and foreign correspondents club of salty show in new delhi up wanted to push it but we're confident that the item. we... Federal Prisons and Sentencing : CSPAN : November 11, 2013 2:10am-3:21am EST , pakistan, and india. iran is considered a middle eastern country but is historically as strong if not stronger with its eastern neighbors. afghanistan and south asia. iran will be a pivotal player as it has been all along in afghanistan, especially next year as the u.s. and nato began to withdraw some if not all of their forces. they have recommendations for u.s. policy. a bigger role helping afghanistan manage water resources which is a key issue for iran as a downstream neighbor. they can contribute to other regional problems. it would have enormous benefit not just for iran, but afghanistan, pakistan, india. part of this report is an expert on iran and south asia. she has worked as a journalist, media and political analyst and has written in english and persian. she is a frequent contributor. i have known her for five years now and have been impressed by the depth of her knowledge and passion. she is a senior geographer for the corps of engineers. she studied the watershed and its terminus which is the basin. she served in afghanistan from 2001 to 2012 as senior adviser on watershe , pakistan, and india. iran is considered a middle eastern country but is historically as strong if not stronger with its eastern neighbors. afghanistan and south asia. iran will be a pivotal player as it has been all along in afghanistan, especially next year as the u.s. and nato began to withdraw some if not all of their forces. they have recommendations for u.s. policy. a bigger role helping afghanistan manage water resources which is a key issue for iran as a downstream neighbor. they can... France 24 News : KCSM : November 5, 2013 6:30am-7:01am PST revelation of respondents saying it is and it is surprising. we have lift off to india make space history becoming the first asian nation to send a rocket on the three hundred all day long journey to mars. we just left is now in orbit around the us those of a top stories this is done add some butter salt and thank you very much joining us. thus in the last couple of hours the boys and two french journalists who were killed in all the money on site today and arrive back in paris. together with members of the journalists families the president paul connolly was at the french capital's main airport was seashells ago to meet the plane carrying the coffins bushes and coupon code that battle but what to post my cat sister radio station. our fight and they were covering a story in monday's troubled northern city of can tell when they were kidnapped. well the forties with time it wrong that day on the outskirts of the sixty one strikeouts the editorial direction up to the socket he speaks now this happens. i guess. it was a terribly sad moment with emotions running high because gentle ocean and i revelation of respondents saying it is and it is surprising. we have lift off to india make space history becoming the first asian nation to send a rocket on the three hundred all day long journey to mars. we just left is now in orbit around the us those of a top stories this is done add some butter salt and thank you very much joining us. thus in the last couple of hours the boys and two french journalists who were killed in all the money on site today and arrive back in paris. together with... WMAR (ABC) America This Morning : WMAR : November 13, 2013 4:00am-4:30am EST by WMAR , porque 'ora sÍ voy a calmar mis ansias de novillera. ¡ay! [♪] >>yo no sÉ que va a hacer esta india de torera. [risas] [♪] >>salud, salud. [♪] [♪] [aplausos] [algarabía] [♪] [♪] [♪] [aplausos] maría: ¡ahÍ se las encargo! no me vayan a salir con que se hizo perdedito y naiden supo. ah, abusados. [aplausos] [algarabía] >>¿no tienes miedo? >>¿miedo yo? estoy temblando, pero nomÁs que me aguanto. [♪] >>¡Ábrele... al toro! ¡al toro! >>¿y si no estÁ? >>¡tÓcale...! >>¡toro...! ¿estÁ el toro? creo que no esta. ¡ay, sÍ! [gritos] >>¡ay, mamacita santa! ¿por quÉ me echan ese toro tan grandote? ¿no habrÁ otro mas chico? >>no sÉ. >>'ora, si tienen un chivo, mejor. [algarabía] >>¡ahÍ tiene a su torito! ¡Éntrale...! >>¡ay! !diosito santo! ¿quÉ hago? >>nomÁs cierra los ojos y aguÁntalo. >>bueno, pero, pos, ¿dÓnde estÁn mis piones? >>yo creo que se fueron de braceros a texas. ¡mira donde estÁn! >>hello. >>yoo-hoo! >>¡Ándale, marÍa! valor ¡al toro! !alÉgralo! >>tiene una cara de serio. >>¡valor! >>¡venga, toro! sÍ, a ti mismo te hablo. yo s� has called some this week will be the show from the mumbai india's financial center we head to gauge the mood of business in ages that don't stick on in steel sector is often seen as a bellwether of where an economy is heading in to talk more about the steel sector in india. i'm joined by the tenant all but jen's w steel which is india's largest private steel may get some giant intel. thank you for speaking to us and welcome to the program special. seeing that said seal was often seen as a girl miss toh o'brien economies. i think less about your business would see on this of note for the last oh i would stay since the beginning of this fiscal year of each be stocking it of the month for steel has being known subdued. normally indio. india is so the steam clueless though one point one times so the gdp growth. but this year i think the growing the food list and that the costs of. leak on me is kind of school and new products are not happening new building sum up not coming up. seb is this a lot of fun of them would be in india at the moment beaches little bit of subdue and investments has called some this week will be the show from the mumbai india's financial center we head to gauge the mood of business in ages that don't stick on in steel sector is often seen as a bellwether of where an economy is heading in to talk more about the steel sector in india. i'm joined by the tenant all but jen's w steel which is india's largest private steel may get some giant intel. thank you for speaking to us and welcome to the program special. seeing that said seal was often seen as a... Newsweek South Asia : KCSM : November 3, 2013 6:00pm-6:31pm PST . lacking india's concerns over the snow pace of progress in the twenty six eleven case in pockets. us president barack obama asked prime minister nawaz sharif why the trial of malaya tacos don't stock it joining the meeting. the us has also raised the issue along with the law. cross border terrorism and all the sugar industry. the but this time he talked to who had the c i a time gone by the chief osama bin london it has been in prison. sunny anti terrorism court conducting the mumbai attacks tried issued summons to four witnesses including the center of opal. that's what she was like ten times that i bought terrorists to reach india. even as it boasts pulled the hitting of the case but two weeks science as the great vaults of the cross examination of indian witnesses by a puff piece on the judicial commission in connection with the tax base northeast of fort scott bought. on the proceedings were postponed. and in the robotics sources said the reckless was sent to the pockets on high commission in new delhi last week itself. as you add a bit and had plenty of off the dust in the mumba . lacking india's concerns over the snow pace of progress in the twenty six eleven case in pockets. us president barack obama asked prime minister nawaz sharif why the trial of malaya tacos don't stock it joining the meeting. the us has also raised the issue along with the law. cross border terrorism and all the sugar industry. the but this time he talked to who had the c i a time gone by the chief osama bin london it has been in prison. sunny anti terrorism court conducting the mumbai attacks... RT News : KCSM : November 6, 2013 5:00pm-5:31pm PST voyage around the world with my chef friends padma lakshmi, who is in india and spain, tyler florence, who is in mexico... >> you may find the following scenes disturbing. >> and peter gordon, who is in china. >> mmm, it's pretty pungent stuff this. >> mmm. between us, we explore the colorful past of spices and how they have changed the way we eat today. we follow the journey spices made from china over the silk routes to the middle east and from the spice islands through the spice ports of malacca, sri lanka, and kerala, via arabia to europe... and from central america to spain and from there around the rest of the world. spices can be the bark, root, bud, seed, or fruit of a plant. they can be used whole and fresh, dried, or, most commonly, pounded into a powder. the word spice comes from an old french word meaning special. spices came from lands at the edge of the world. many people in the ancient world believed spices came from paradise. the egyptians mummified their dead with cumin, the chinese burnt cloves to commune with the spirit world, and some medieval europeans believed nu voyage around the world with my chef friends padma lakshmi, who is in india and spain, tyler florence, who is in mexico... >> you may find the following scenes disturbing. >> and peter gordon, who is in china. >> mmm, it's pretty pungent stuff this. >> mmm. between us, we explore the colorful past of spices and how they have changed the way we eat today. we follow the journey spices made from china over the silk routes to the middle east and from the spice islands... After Words : CSPAN2 : November 17, 2013 12:00pm-1:01pm EST enamored in light india and actually found the idea of pakistan rather unrealistic. many compared it to being compared to jefferson davis is. but once pakistan was about to become a reality, the british suggested that they should develop this kind of relationship. in pakistan, as you know, is full of very hospitable people. pakistan is about to get one third of the british ministry, but only 17% of british resources. they were not going to have a vibrant economy. and their leaders were unsure about the future of pakistan. so they decided that the value of the nation together will be by saying that pakistan is under pressure. but who would pay for the military? pakistan's founder said that pakistan can leverage extra traffic locations. and get the approval of the united states. in so doing, they would not actually get involved in the american military plans or anything. so from the beginning, it was it was about getting the assistance under more or less false pretenses. and then they started interacting and sold themselves and they said that miami will become your army if you will giv enamored in light india and actually found the idea of pakistan rather unrealistic. many compared it to being compared to jefferson davis is. but once pakistan was about to become a reality, the british suggested that they should develop this kind of relationship. in pakistan, as you know, is full of very hospitable people. pakistan is about to get one third of the british ministry, but only 17% of british resources. they were not going to have a vibrant economy. and their leaders were unsure... WJZ (CBS) CBS Evening News With Scott Pelley : WJZ : November 6, 2013 7:00pm-7:30pm EST by WJZ sign of autism could appear in infants as young as two months. a company from india committed fraud to get prescription drugs approved for america. and jet man takes a flying leap in the land of the rising sun. when the "cbs evening news" continues. [ paper rustles, outdoor sounds ] ♪ [ male announcer ] laura's heart attack didn't come with a warning. today her doctor has her on a bayer aspirin regimen to help reduce the risk of another one. if you've had a heart attack, be sure to talk to your doctor before you begin an aspirin regimen. >> pelley: 40% of america's drugs are now made overseas in countries including india where oversight is limited. in the u.s., the food and drug administration has one inspector for every nine factories but in india it's one f.d.a. inspector for every 105 plants. john miller has been looking into a company from india, ranbaxy, that pleaded guilty to selling adulterated drugs in the united states. tonight, john introduces us to a former u.s. army doctor who confronted ranbaxy executives about the company's fraud. >> reporter: generic drug companies sign of autism could appear in infants as young as two months. a company from india committed fraud to get prescription drugs approved for america. and jet man takes a flying leap in the land of the rising sun. when the "cbs evening news" continues. 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Key Capitol Hill Hearings : CSPAN : November 8, 2013 4:00pm-6:01pm EST , specifically afghanistan, pakistan, and india. iran is considered a middle eastern country but is historically as strong if not stronger with its eastern neighbors. and south asia. iran will be a pivotal player as it has been all along in afghanistan, especially next year as the u.s. and nato began to withdraw some if not all of their forces. they have recommendations for u.s. policy. helping role afghanistan manage water resources which is a key issue for iran as a downstream neighbor. to othercontribute .egional problems it would have enormous benefit not just for iran, but afghanistan, pakistan, india. part of this report is an expert on iran and south asia. she has worked as a journalist, media and political analyst and has written in english and persian. she is a frequent contributor. i have known her for five years now and have been impressed by the depth of her knowledge and passion. she is a senior geographer for .he corps of engineers she studied the watershed and its terminus which is the basin. she served in afghanistan from 2001 to 2012 as senior adviser on watershed m , specifically afghanistan, pakistan, and india. iran is considered a middle eastern country but is historically as strong if not stronger with its eastern neighbors. and south asia. iran will be a pivotal player as it has been all along in afghanistan, especially next year as the u.s. and nato began to withdraw some if not all of their forces. they have recommendations for u.s. policy. helping role afghanistan manage water resources which is a key issue for iran as a downstream neighbor. to... incentive grants to more than double its presence in india but to pass and sixteen the stock company go up from the present day sixteen eighteen in the next two years the executive mark bunn and said that the bonds of affection still are in the countries that my capital mumbai don't rob you of your guests not to sense a nice rejoined the team game franchise. i can't type retail marketing itself as an excuse and expensive brand when that failed he tried to set itself as an affordable quality event with the joint and jade operates with reliance retail automotive magazine and location money the suns and see them in the scintillating this on any khan has said that the government's constant for talks with any kid i did mine on ttp packing sheds the latest on the daunting that old has been a dramatic comeback. the second time he's leaving the continent to meet strikes on militant groups will be shifting back to stay. the bomb some kind of i mean by and pull it off the post office awesomeness that the milan who was once considered too and strike the group has not advanced against him and i'm so w incentive grants to more than double its presence in india but to pass and sixteen the stock company go up from the present day sixteen eighteen in the next two years the executive mark bunn and said that the bonds of affection still are in the countries that my capital mumbai don't rob you of your guests not to sense a nice rejoined the team game franchise. i can't type retail marketing itself as an excuse and expensive brand when that failed he tried to set itself as an affordable quality... Documentary : RT : November 3, 2013 1:29pm-2:01pm EST by RT various places from brazil to india i was getting a sense that a sense of complacency is setting in after agreed last decade and that it was bound to lead to a slowdown in reforms and so therefore the good traits of these economies will bound to slow down and not to live up to the hyped up expectations so it really is . a very honest assessment of what i told would be the goods to these videos countries. but i think this is where your book gats rather ambiguous and this ambiguity was even better articulated in your later article in the foreign policy magazine that you there have provoked actively titled broken brakes why the rest of prizing and i think it contains two major fallacies first. the brakes are not broken i mean their growth is slowing down but they're still growing they're still developing and second is that the rest didn't stop rising simply because the rest is not confined to the brics countries and what is more important is that that's a major transformation of global economic and political architecture away from western dominance and towards a more level playing field is s various places from brazil to india i was getting a sense that a sense of complacency is setting in after agreed last decade and that it was bound to lead to a slowdown in reforms and so therefore the good traits of these economies will bound to slow down and not to live up to the hyped up expectations so it really is . a very honest assessment of what i told would be the goods to these videos countries. but i think this is where your book gats rather ambiguous and this ambiguity was even... Book TV : CSPAN2 : November 10, 2013 7:30am-7:46am EST in china in india as vehicles of economic development. but i don't see how that would be relevant to africa. how come they get capitalism and we got economic development? >> you make such an interesting point, and a talk about this in my book. there is this tremendous overlay or suggestion of neocolonialism as people talk about it, and it can make you feel terribly uneasy when you're on the ground as an outsider in africa watching the absolute domination in foreign aid and committing a circles of europeans. when africans the europeans they mean americans and europeans. and it is unsettling and, of course, there are so many people who work in development in foreign aid who are deeply devoted. you don't work in those fields unless you're devoted to your cause. but it is unsettling and i think you raise a very important point. >> please, as you go around and talk about your book and i don't know if you spent any time on in giving people, but i think i would've loved when everything the book to see some hands on what i like to call the business, the industry that made. because it's a rea in china in india as vehicles of economic development. but i don't see how that would be relevant to africa. how come they get capitalism and we got economic development? >> you make such an interesting point, and a talk about this in my book. there is this tremendous overlay or suggestion of neocolonialism as people talk about it, and it can make you feel terribly uneasy when you're on the ground as an outsider in africa watching the absolute domination in foreign aid and committing a... News : ALJAZAM : November 30, 2013 6:00am-9:01am EST by ALJAZAM . >> those are the main stories, more details on the website aljazeera.com. >> when i think of india... i think of an emerging power... a country of new billionaires the planet's largest democracy... what i don't think of, is the india that is a war zone. a 40-year long civil war has been raging in the jungles of central and eastern india. and trapped in it are the poorest of the poor. india's very own aboriginals - the adivasis. >> i've come one thousand four hundred kilometres from india's capital, new delhi, far from the country's bustling cities and tourist trails, into these jungles, to meet the adivasis. an uprising by maoist fighters, and its brutal suppression by the indian government, has claimed more than 10-thousand lives since 1980, and displaced millions of adivasis. >> displaced and destitute in india's tribal heartlands, that span almost the whole country... ... millions of india's aboriginals are caught in a deadly crossfire. >> an ancient way of life... the adivasis, are believed to be the india's earliest inhabitants... a loose collection of tribes, there are roughl . >> those are the main stories, more details on the website aljazeera.com. >> when i think of india... i think of an emerging power... a country of new billionaires the planet's largest democracy... what i don't think of, is the india that is a war zone. a 40-year long civil war has been raging in the jungles of central and eastern india. and trapped in it are the poorest of the poor. india's very own aboriginals - the adivasis. >> i've come one thousand four hundred... Charlie Rose : KQED : November 7, 2013 12:00pm-1:01pm PST , he want peace with india but doesn't want to pull the chain on terrorists in kashmir he want close relation with united states but doesn't want to. >> and he wants the economy to flourish without necessarily changing the outlook in pakistan about islamism and extremism there is an interesting episode when he was last in power and i was by then in opposition to him. i worked with him very early in his career, not later so when he was prime minister from 1997 onward there was one particular day in which in the morning he had addressed the chamber of commerce and he told them that he wanted the future of pakistan to be more than that of south korea, meaning economically prosperous, in the evening he addressed the religious scholars clerics, they low januaries, i take inspiration from the taliban who were ruling in afghanistan and i remember pointing out -- that there is definitely a huge contradiction between faking inspiration from the taliban who don't even want television sets to be in anybody's home, and at the same em time wanting an economy like that of south korea, which is pro , he want peace with india but doesn't want to pull the chain on terrorists in kashmir he want close relation with united states but doesn't want to. >> and he wants the economy to flourish without necessarily changing the outlook in pakistan about islamism and extremism there is an interesting episode when he was last in power and i was by then in opposition to him. i worked with him very early in his career, not later so when he was prime minister from 1997 onward there was one... BBC World News America : KQED : November 20, 2013 4:00pm-4:31pm PST ranks. one big exception is india, where several females are heading up the country's banks, including the largest. women that have flourished. been one of the engines driving the indian economy. its growth has seen a startling rise in the success of women. not just on the shop floor, but at the very top. worked at india's second-largest bank for nearly 30 years, and she now leads it. how is it that women like her have done so well? >> the banks are making a decision based on merit. they are picking and choosing the candidate that they think is the most meritorious at that point in time. without any inhibition in their mind up whether the candidate is a male or female. >> as banking has grown, so has female talent. 1980's they have nurtured prominent women, and there are now eight major banks headed by female executives. she says indian women have an advantage -- there is always the message help and the extended family. >> family support is a huge distinction for us. my mom or my mother-in-law, even my father and father-in-law, would combine to help when i was stuck in a sit ranks. one big exception is india, where several females are heading up the country's banks, including the largest. women that have flourished. been one of the engines driving the indian economy. its growth has seen a startling rise in the success of women. not just on the shop floor, but at the very top. worked at india's second-largest bank for nearly 30 years, and she now leads it. how is it that women like her have done so well? >> the banks are making a decision based on merit. they... Newsweek South Asia : KCSM : November 9, 2013 12:30pm-1:01pm PST said india has been digging folklore and stomped on hold is science concluded that there is no board under the surface. it is a nepal and an an. she looks good study of india still digging for treasure of the fourth of june home from boxing in no according to the side of the shoots and its divisions have been so good that was new the sum of three pieces of the buddhist era have been found on sites. it's been recently begun or until the eighteen off to see a true glimpse of god. sewing is seems that one thousand tonnes of gold was supposed to be bid under the ruins of the nineteenth century fort as. but change is concerned but it's difficult to feed its leader. we were previously known as the mansion be at the end of another. james also been really tie into the excavation. in most of the next seventeen days to see what the media beattie's working in tv repeats. and after that. if you find there. what did the game is not possible for nothing though that has been to continue to cook on them i am the cheeses to get to go all the pieces of the cia has teamed up to go to the excavati said india has been digging folklore and stomped on hold is science concluded that there is no board under the surface. it is a nepal and an an. she looks good study of india still digging for treasure of the fourth of june home from boxing in no according to the side of the shoots and its divisions have been so good that was new the sum of three pieces of the buddhist era have been found on sites. it's been recently begun or until the eighteen off to see a true glimpse of god. sewing is seems... weather. >> we have a tropical cyclone heading towards india and you can see it on the satellite and before we go to the details the middle area of cloud across central parts of india that yielded rain in the last 24 hours but it is pale in significance with the rain we have been seeing from the tropical cyclone and the islands have been battered by the system and before it clears i think we can see another 200 millimeters on top of it and it's 19 kph so a reasonable running pace i suppose working its way across the bengal and once it reaches the coast of india we will have real problems. it will still be a category two hurricane with winds of 175k ph, that is 215 and we will see a huge amount of rain coming down in excess of 200 millimeters at a rate of 250 millimeters and flooding will arise if we get significant storm surge from the storm. so in the next day or so we are looking at calm conditions but by thursday brace for nasty weather across the region. >> thank you, richard, the chinese ambassador to japan has been summoned to tokyo to talk about the defense zone and space abov weather. >> we have a tropical cyclone heading towards india and you can see it on the satellite and before we go to the details the middle area of cloud across central parts of india that yielded rain in the last 24 hours but it is pale in significance with the rain we have been seeing from the tropical cyclone and the islands have been battered by the system and before it clears i think we can see another 200 millimeters on top of it and it's 19 kph so a reasonable running pace i... Consider This : ALJAZAM : November 19, 2013 1:00am-2:01am EST - simple dates linked to horrible attacks. in india the date is november 26th. on that night in 200810 heavy armed pakistani men staged an assault on key sites in the indian city of mumbai launching three days of terror that terrified a nation and the world. a book raises questions that were not fully answered - who directed the attack and why? what was the role of a double agent? whyway the indian response slow? cathy scott clark and adrian levy worked for "the times" and "the guardian," and they are the authors of a new book. "68 hours inside the taj hotel." it was an iconic attack. one thing that made the attack horrible is they went after eight different sites and attacked people at all these different places. is that one of the unusual things about the attack? >> that's one of the most unusual. we call that a swarm attack, the idea that a small team could give a larger footprint to an attack. making it appear an army invaded the city. the idea that men could have charges attached to taxis. the fear is an army attacking the city. the guys are remotely controlled by a control room i - simple dates linked to horrible attacks. in india the date is november 26th. on that night in 200810 heavy armed pakistani men staged an assault on key sites in the indian city of mumbai launching three days of terror that terrified a nation and the world. a book raises questions that were not fully answered - who directed the attack and why? what was the role of a double agent? whyway the indian response slow? cathy scott clark and adrian levy worked for "the times" and "the... World Apart with Oxana Boyko : RT : November 2, 2013 10:29pm-11:01pm EDT india i was getting a sense that a sense of complacency is setting in after agreed last decade and that it was bound to lead to a slowdown in reforms and so therefore the good traits of these economies will bound to slow down and not to live up to the hyped up expectations so it really is . a very honest assessment of what i tore would be the goods to all of these videos countries but i think this is where your book gats rather ambiguous and this ambiguity was even better articulated in your later article in the foreign policy magazine that you there have provoked actively titled broken brakes why the rest of prizing and i think it contains two major fallacies first. the brakes are now broken i mean their growth is slowing down but they're still growing they're still developing and second is that the rest didn't stop rising simply because the rest is not confined to the brics countries and what is more important is that that's major transformation of global economic and political architecture away from western dominance and towards a more level playing field is still happening and india i was getting a sense that a sense of complacency is setting in after agreed last decade and that it was bound to lead to a slowdown in reforms and so therefore the good traits of these economies will bound to slow down and not to live up to the hyped up expectations so it really is . a very honest assessment of what i tore would be the goods to all of these videos countries but i think this is where your book gats rather ambiguous and this ambiguity was even better articulated in your... . that said if india has been digging folklore. i stomped on hold is science concluded that there is no board under the surface. it is a nepal. i am an. she looks good so be of india still digging for treasure of the four of the modular home from boxing in no. according to a science students and its divisions have been so good that was new the sum of three pieces of the buddhist era have been found on sites. it's been recently begun or until the eighteen off to see a true glimpse of god. so in his teens that one thousand tonnes of gold was supposed to be bid under the ruins of the nineteenth century before but change is concerned but that's not the ppp it's needed. previously known as the mansion be at the end of another. change also. did he tie into the excavation. in most of the next seventeen days to see what they raided his meetings were created in the heats. and. after that if you find it. what did the game is not possible. one of you know that it is going to continue to cook on them an an. cheeses to get to go all the pieces of the cst to go to the excavations of notes on eighty t . that said if india has been digging folklore. i stomped on hold is science concluded that there is no board under the surface. it is a nepal. i am an. she looks good so be of india still digging for treasure of the four of the modular home from boxing in no. according to a science students and its divisions have been so good that was new the sum of three pieces of the buddhist era have been found on sites. it's been recently begun or until the eighteen off to see a true glimpse of god. so in... Key Capitol Hill Hearings : CSPAN2 : November 8, 2013 10:30pm-12:31am EST today specifically pakistan and fact india while i read istorically considered a middle eastern country for u.s. policyatr including a bigger role to help afghanistan's manage water resources which is acontri key issue for our brand as aal downstream neighbor is the united states has other regional problems withous benefi energy shortages a and drug trafficking this has to turntana this benefit for iran, pakistan, india and into the united statesinc indirectly because of the o drug trafficking.my goo frien the principal author of thise's report is an expert in southystd asia and has worked as anshe's t currtly presids written widely in english to a person isn't a frequent-based pitcher to james publications is with the virginia-based companye kn yearializing to analyze foreign media.essed by the i have known her five years.for have always been impressedeaker by the depth of her knowledge and passion. next we have a new speakerngnee here who is the senior research geographer the u.s.e b army corps of engineers whenre she began a study that you will hear more about end with that b today specifically pakistan and fact india while i read istorically considered a middle eastern country for u.s. policyatr including a bigger role to help afghanistan's manage water resources which is acontri key issue for our brand as aal downstream neighbor is the united states has other regional problems withous benefi energy shortages a and drug trafficking this has to turntana this benefit for iran, pakistan, india and into the united statesinc indirectly because of the o drug...	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0053.json.gz/line2605
__label__wiki	0.850633	0.850633	Student Spotlight: Launch of a New School Year September 21, 2018 • By Desmen Boykin Desmen Boykin is an 8th grader at Graham Park Middle School in Triangle, Virginia. He participated in the Go For Launch! program in 2017, which includes a competition to design a space experiment. His team, Operation Galaxy X, won with an idea to study the life cycle of mealworms in space. The team coordinated with Higher Orbits and Space Tango to turn the design into a real flight experiment, which launched to the International Space Station in 2017. Designing the experiment was exciting, but the truly transformational experience for Boykin was getting to attend the rocket launch. On that Sunday morning of November 12, 2017, at 7:14 am, the Antares rocket took off into the sky. Although it took a moment for the sound to reach us, I could soon feel the ground rumbling beneath my feet, and then vibration could be felt throughout my whole body. It seemed as if the rocket was flying toward me at an angle and I needed to lean backwards just to view the rocket as it flew off into the clouds. The OA-8 resupply mission launched to the International Space Station in November 2017. The Cygnus capsule atop the Antares rocket carried 7,400 pounds of cargo including the experiment designed by Desmen’s team. Media Credit: Image courtesy of NASA/Bill Ingalls In 2017, my team and I participated in the Higher Orbits’ Go For Launch! program and were selected to have our science experiment launched to the International Space Station. We were excited to be invited to attend the OA-8 launch on Wallops Island. At Wallops Island, Desmen and retired NASA astronaut Frank Culbertson celebrate the successful OA-8 launch. Media Credit: Image courtesy of Higher Orbits When I saw the Antares rocket launch into space, something else changed in me, and the beginning of a love for rocketry was ignited. Soon after, I begin to build my own rockets from homemade craft materials. At first, I made small rockets out of vinegar and baking soda also known as “bottle rockets.” During this stage, I did quite a bit of researching and experimenting with different lengths of the bottles and different amounts of baking soda and vinegar. Although I continued to build the body of the rocket from homemade materials, I advanced to making visco fuse rockets out of aluminum foil, wooden skewers, and the kind of fuses used in fireworks. Although the rockets would launch successfully, they went only about 20-50 feet. I wanted my rocket to go higher. Desmen prepares to attach a parachute and nose cone to one of his model rockets. Media Credit: Image courtesy of Terressa Boykin I first experimented with different types of rocket structures, different fuse lengths, different engines, and different sizes of the body tube. Although I was unsuccessful in building a rocket that launched as high as I wanted, with each change I made, the rocket’s performance improved greatly. Through experimentation, I was able to learn the exact amounts and arrangements of materials needed to launch a visco fuse rocket. After I was satisfied with my improvements, I contacted the Northern Virginian Association of Rocketry (NOVAAR), which instructed me on launch safety, state and local rules, and the dimensions necessary for a launch site in Virginia. Through NOVAAR, I was able to launch rockets to heights of 1,000 feet at Great Meadow Park. I now make rockets from wrapping paper tubes, paper nose cones, and old gift cards for wings. I used ESTES rocket engines and a launch pad to ensure that the rocket flies straight up and doesn’t stray off its path. Desmen assembles a model rocket powered by an ESTES engine with a member of Northern Virginian Association of Rocketry (NOVAAR) looking on. After I learned how to properly build and launch model rockets, I invited several friends over from my class to launch a rocket at the local park. Later, I also built a very special rocket for my father that I launch for him on Father’s Day. And, although this particular rocket was smaller than other previously made rockets, it had the best aerodynamic design that I had made to date. Near the end of the summer, I wanted to share my love of rocketry with younger children, so I held a class to build rockets and explain safety procedures necessary to produce a successful and safe launch. It is now the beginning of a new school year. I am hoping to inspire other students to pursue future careers in rocketry and aerospace engineering. In a few years we could be building rockets to carry astronauts to the ISS and beyond. Student Spotlight: The Future of Space Farming Find out more about Desmen’s team, the Saguaro Snakes, and the experiment they sent to the ISS! Go For Launch! Build teamwork and leadership skills while competing for the opportunity to send your experiment to space! Water Rockets Teach Newton’s Laws of Motion to students in grades 3-8 by constructing and launching water rockets. Rockets: 3, 2, 1, PUFF! Learn about rocket stability by constructing small “indoor” paper rockets, checking their flight stability, then launching them. Highlights from the OA-8 Launch - SpaceFlight Insider This video by SpaceFlight Insider shows highlights from the launch of Orbital ATK’s CRS-8 mission to the International Space Station. ISS National Lab Payloads Prepped for Orbital ATK CRS-8 Launch Summarizes the ISS National Lab sponsored investigations that were part of the Orbital ATK CRS-8 mission in November 2017. Desmen Boykin Student Experimenter Desmen Boykin, a middle school student in Virginia, participated in Higher Orbits’ Go For Launch! program. His team won the regional challenge in 2017.	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0053.json.gz/line2607
__label__wiki	0.926	0.926	Strong said rescuers helped at least one person down to the bottom floor and helped to make sure the building was secure. Later on Thursday, the Bay St. Louis building department posted signs on the building stating that the structure was unsafe and that nobody was allowed to be inside. City Building official Charles Oliver said Friday that nobody will be allowed to live in the apartments until after an assessment is conducted on Monday. “The apartment complex is sending an engineer to meet with us and our city engineer,” Oliver said. “After that, we will have a better idea of what needs to happen. Right now, it's not safe.” Oliver said the apartment complex was renovated after Hurricane Katrina, but it was last inspected prior to his tenure, which began in 2010. The building, Number 16, is part of a larger housing community which includes several eight-unit housing complexes. None of the other buildings collapsed or have shown any immediate threat of doing so, officials said. It is unclear how many units in the damaged building were occupied. One resident, who asked not to be identified said the apartment company first offered to get tenants rooms at the Hollywood casino, but on Friday, they were offered a temporary apartment elsewhere in the complex. "It's a lot of uncertainly," one man said. "They told us to call the Red Cross because it may be two months." Attempts to reach apartment management were unsuccessful by press time Friday. This story originally appeared in the Sea Coast Echo. Six years of nonstop work at Stennis rocket stand in Hancock County Emily Kathryn Goss, 17, Hancock High School cheerleading captain died in a head-on collision on Mississsippi Highway 43 east of Picayune and north of Kiln MS on July 12, 2019. MORE HANCOCK COUNTY How will algae bloom in Coast waters fare in a tropical storm? There’s good and bad news. A waterfront community in Kiln nominated as ‘nicest place in America.’ Here’s how to vote. People were partying at apartment pool without realizing a Bay man had drowned, coroner says 4 more beaches close in Biloxi, Ocean Springs. Hancock County creates new system to warn public.	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0053.json.gz/line2612
__label__wiki	0.993832	0.993832	Ohr-O’Keefe assistant curator Rhea Minor enjoyed the speaking series and exhibit. “It has been a way to bring in people who love baseball to see the museum,” she said. “I learned a lot listening to speakers who had played baseball and seeing how the game evolved.” Former Biloxi Dodgers pitcher Dicky “Lefty” O’Neal and Cliff Kirkland spoke during the series about their memories integrating the Negro League team as white players. “The series brought back some of the old memories,” former Biloxi Dodgers catcher Johnny Thompson said. “When I was playing, no one asked me for my autograph.” Thompson now gets asked for his autograph at events such as the speaking series and the annual Negro League reunion in Birmingham, Alabama. Former Clarion-Ledger sports columnist Rick Cleveland was the first speaker on May 13. Cleveland focused on legendary Delta State coach Boo Ferriss, the former Boston Red Sox pitcher who nurtured the baseball dreams of many Mississippi players during his tenure with the Statesmen. Lyons was one of Ferriss’ Delta State players. Gary Sarnoff and Gary Higginbotham told about the history of professional baseball on the Coast. Sarnoff, who wrote the “Wrecking Crew of ’33,” which is about the last Washington Senators team to win the American League pennant, talked about the team holding spring training in Biloxi in the early 1930s. Higginbotham told the history of minor league baseball in Gulfport and Biloxi starting with the Crabs in the mid-1900s. In the 1920s, the Tarpons played for three years in Gulfport, but after the Tarpons left, the area would not have a regular minor league presence until the Huntsville Stars Southern League franchise moved from Alabama to Biloxi and became the Shuckers. Overtime Sports President Tim Bennett, Mississippi Braves general manager and Southern League vice president Steve Desalvo, Shuckers play-by-play announcer Chris Harris and Lyons told the story of Biloxi landing the Double A team. The series also featured former Atlanta Braves star Dale Murphy and former Mets star Darryl Strawberry. USWNT fans leave victorious after World Cup win Tyler Lockett about his career year receiving—and not dropping passes for Seahawks Kelly Bryant is trying to be himself at Mizzou while also using Drew Lock’s advice By Alex Schiffer Kelly Bryant and Drew Lock come from very different backgrounds and never overlapped at Missouri, yet are forever linked with Bryant replacing Lock as the Tigers quarterback. Bryant sounded a lot like Lock at SEC media days. SEC commissioner Greg Sankey to take Media Days on the road. Here’s where it heads next. Travis d’Arnaud hits 3 HRs, Rays rally to beat Yanks 5-4 Titus’ homer leads Ogden to 9-3 win over Missoula Hall’s homer leads Boise to 4-2 win over Eugene	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0053.json.gz/line2613
__label__wiki	0.635574	0.635574	Books Authors News Contact [UK] AUS BooksAuthorsNewsContact [UK]AUS Books Shakepeare’s Library PreviousIt Sounded Better in My Head NextQuota Shakepeare’s Library by Stuart Kells Pub Date: 31 October, 2019 Extent: 352pp Rights: World (excl. North America): Text Publishing From acclaimed author and ardent bibliophile Stuart Kells comes an exploration of the quest to find the personal library of the world’s most famous author. Millions of words of scholarship have been expended on the world’s most famous author and his work. And yet a critical part of the puzzle, Shakespeare’s library, is a mystery. For four centuries people have searched for it: in mansions, palaces and libraries; in riverbeds, sheep pens and partridge coops; and in the corridors of the mind. Yet no trace of the bard’s manuscripts, books or letters has ever been found. The search for Shakespeare’s library is much more than a treasure hunt. The library’s fate has profound implications for literature, for national and cultural identity, and for the global Shakespeare industry. It bears upon fundamental principles of art, identity, history, meaning and truth. Unfolding the search like the mystery story that it is, acclaimed author Stuart Kells follows the trail of the hunters, taking us through different conceptions of the library and of the man himself. Entertaining and enlightening, Shakespeare’s Library is a captivating exploration of one of literature’s most enduring enigmas. PRAISE FOR STUART KELLS AND SHAKESPEARE’S LIBRARY ‘Stuart Kells presents a fascinating and persuasive new paradigm that challenges our preconceptions about the Bard’s literary talent.’ Age ‘A delight to read, a wonderful piece of erudition and dazzling detective work.’ David Astle, Evenings on ABC Radio Melbourne ‘Fascinating’ Courier Mail ‘A tale full of twists and turns, fascinating, colourful characters and elusive treasures.’ Daily Telegraph ‘An enchanting work that bibliophiles will savor and Shakespeare fans adore.’ Kirkus Reviews ‘A fascinating examination of a persistent literary mystery.’ Publishers Weekly ‘The most marvellous book, it’s full of nooks and crannies and highways and byways.’ Michael Cathcart AboutNewsRightsContact	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0053.json.gz/line2619
__label__wiki	0.846277	0.846277	Griffith Review 61: Who We Are Griffith Review, Book Sixty-one Julianne Schultz and Peter Mares Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull celebrates Australia as ‘the most successful multicultural nation in the world’. This is a grand claim and important to a sense of identity and belonging, but at times it seems that multiculturalism is more an article of faith than a work in progress. What it really means in the twenty-first century is the focus of Griffith Review 61: Who We Are, which will examine both the opportunities offered and the complexities involved. The nation’s population has virtually doubled since 1975, and in recent years the rules around migration have been altered significantly. Those who have chosen to make their home here in the past have changed Australia, and waves of new arrivals continue to transform the country. Yet the apparent certainties of Australia as a permanent settler society are giving way to the precarious churn of temporary migration. This edition will give voice to this changing reality, explore the big issues of belonging, citizenship and participation, and tease out how contemporary Australia might evolve. This is a rich field, replete with policy questions and personal narratives. It is a success story, but the full picture is complex, and past achievements no guarantee of future results. The nation’s boundaries are imaginary as much as physical, and constantly contested by an unsettled history and a shifting present. Renewed assertions of national identity run parallel to the increasing globalisation of opportunity and threat, as if the more fluid the world becomes, the greater the urge to hold onto something fixed and stable. Yet do we really know who ‘we’ are? Where does Australia begin and end? Who can claim to belong and who can be legitimately excluded? Share this bookshareHigh resolution coverpicturePreview this bookbooks Julianne Schultz AM FAHA is the founding editor of Griffith Review, the award-winning literary and public affairs quarterly journal. Peter Mares is an independent writer and researcher. He is a contributing editor with the online magazine Inside Story, a senior moderator with the Cranlana Programme and an adjunct fellow in the Centre for Urban Transitions at Swinburne University. Peter was a broadcaster with the ABC for twenty-five years, serving as a foreign correspondent... Other editions ofGriffith Review 61 Other Titles byJulianne Schultz Griffith Review 49 Julianne Schultz Other Titles byPeter Mares Peter Mares Not Quite Australian ShareGriffith Review 61via: Extract fromGriffith Review 61 Rights forGriffith Review 61	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0053.json.gz/line2620
__label__cc	0.670527	0.329473	Dickens Christmas Village Figurines A Christmas village is also called putz. One of the most beautiful and embellishing set up during the Christmas season is a decorative, miniature-scale village. The porcelain versions of Christmas village have become popular in recent times. Shakespeare Roman Plays And Their Background William Shakespeare (1564-1616), `The Bard of Avon’, English poet and playwright wrote the famous 154 Sonnets and numerous highly successful Discover our most popular collectibles patterns. © 2019 Replacements, Ltd. All rights reserved. 1089 Knox Road McLeansville, NC 27301, USA 1089 Knox Road. How to Make a Dickens Village Display. A Dickens village display is a model village based on Victorian England, normally set up on a table or series of tables. Because the Dickens model buildings are often snow-covered, Dickens villages are normally a part of, or mixed in with, larger Christmas villages. For beginners, it is probably better to. 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I’ve always loved the holiday song “Silver Bells” for its evocation of a lovely and poignant, if slightly frenetic, urban Christmas. the modern and vintage During the 13th Dickens Victorian Village. CAMBRIDGE — Thousands of people each year come to visit the Dickens Victorian Village in downtown Cambridge. The popular Dickens Victorian Village is taken from the pages of Charles Dickens’ “A. Author Of The Light Between Oceans M. L. Stedmans The Light Between Oceans’is set in a not dissimilar context, although the lighthouse that forms the key Inspired by real-life locations from the stories of Charles Dickens, over 125 buildings standing approximately six to eight inches tall are displayed in Castle Kilbride’s attic gallery. Miniature. Mickey, Minnie, Donald and the whole gang are part of this colorful Disney themed Christmas Village by Department 56. 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__label__wiki	0.943443	0.943443	Municipality Metlika Source: Wikipedija (http://sl.wikipedia.org, 28. 6. 2010), author SI-Ziga ČrnomeljDolenjske TopliceKočevjeKostelLoški PotokMetlikaMirnaMirna PečMokronog - TrebelnoNovo mestoOsilnicaRibnicaSemičŠentjernejŠentrupertŠkocjanŠmarješke TopliceSodražicaStražaTrebnjeŽužemberk Region Jugovzhodna Slovenija Administrative unit Metlika Municipality Metlika, which is part of the Jugovzhodna Slovenija statistical region, measures 109 km2; this ranks it 60th among Slovene municipalities. In the middle of 2016 about 8,350 people (about 4,230 men and 4,130 women) were living in the municipality, which ranks Metlika 62th among Slovene municipalities. The population density was 77 people per square kilometre, which was lower than the national average 102 people per square kilometre. The number of live births was lower than the number of deaths, which means that natural increase per 1,000 population in the municipality was negative. It was -4.4 (in Slovenia 0.3). The number of people who moved from the municipality was higher than the number of people who moved into the municipality, so net migration per 1,000 population in the municipality was negative. It was -2.4. The sum of natural increase and net migration per 1,000 population in the municipality was negative. It was -6.8 (in Slovenia 0.8). The mean age of people in Metlika was 43.3 years, which was higher than the national average (42.9). As in most Slovene municipalities, in Metlika the number of old people was higher than the number of young people: there were 132 people, aged 65 or more, per 100 people aged 0–14. This ratio shows that the value of the ageing index was higher than the national average 125. It also shows that the mean age of people in Metlika is growing more rapidly than in Slovenia as a whole. Data by sex show that the ageing index for women was in all Slovene municipalities higher than the ageing index for men. In Metlika – As in most Slovene municipalities – more women were 65+ years old than 14 or less; for men the situation was the same. In the school year 2016/2017 basic schools in Metlika were attended by about 670 pupils, while various upper secondary schools were attended by about 320 pupils. There were 39 students and 15 graduates per 1,000 people in the municipality; in Slovenia the averages were 39 per 1,000 and 15 per 1,000, respectively. Among people aged 15–64 (i.e. working age population) about 60% were persons in employment (i.e. persons in paid employment or self-employed persons), which is the same as national average. In Metlika, average monthly gross earnings per person employed by legal persons were about 19% lower than the annual average of monthly earnings for Slovenia; and net earnings about 16% lower. Every other person in Metlika had a car (53 passenger cars per 100 population); cars in this municipality were on average 11 years old. In 2016, 263 kg of municipal waste per person was collected in Metlika, which is 84 kg less than on average in Slovenia. Area km2 109 20,273 Number of persons in paid employment 2,811 824,485 Turnover of enterprises (1,000 EUR) 203,496 98,573,630	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0053.json.gz/line2623
__label__cc	0.612266	0.387734	Branding, Agency & Creative, Marketing Automation & CRM Editor’s Notes: Hot Off the Web … and Press What do Apple, Wegmans and AAA have in common? They're all primarily B-to-C companies, yes, but they all also leverage editorial-style information as a commercial touchpoint. Welcome to what's being called content marketing, a practice commonplace in the B-to-B space but that is beginning to gain legs as a B-to-C marketing strategy. Take this month's cover story on Spring-Green Lawn Care, a lawn and tree care service that supports its franchise network in local markets with educational articles, podcasts and a glossary. These content tools help the franchisees attract customers, educate them on how to take care of their lawns and trees, encourage them to sign up for service, and then even entice them to come back for more information as customers, priming them for not just retention but upsells and cross-sells. The company's content marketing strategy largely plays out online, via search engine optimization and paid search. But given the anticipated challenges of paid search costs, Spring-Green is more focused on what SEO can do for its brand and sales. So, it's not just the '80s fashions that are back in style right now, but also the '90s-era concept of Web site stickiness. Connecting with customers over content ties in to more than just online marketing activities, however. This material also can be delivered through other channels, such as American Express' recent educational direct mail piece. The financial services giant mailed a 6˝ x 9˝ envelope package to members of its OPEN network, its products and services line for small businesses. The mailing includes a four-page guide, titled Building and Protecting Business Credit, and a one-page letter that introduces the guide and provides recipients with a toll-free phone number and URL for access to more OPEN member resources. While American Express puts out a good deal of information for small businesses online (it recently launched a Twitter feed called Pulse), it recognizes that not all of its customers and prospects can be reached online. A good content marketing strategy takes all distribution channels into consideration, even face-to-face meetings with salespeople. Heather Lloyd-Martin 8 Ways to Keep the Rust Off of Brand Trust 4-year-old Girl Shows the Power of a Strong Brand Stop Pushing Brand Equity as an Asset Nike Runs Headfirst Into Politics, Retakes History 19 Branding Lessons From 5 Top Retailers WWTT? IHOP Calls Burgers 'Pancakes' and Creates Bancake List	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0053.json.gz/line2640
__label__cc	0.635207	0.364793	Craig Dawson Event Mens Football Date of Birth 06/05/1990 Born Rochdale Craig Dawson started his career at Radcliffe Borough before moving to Rochdale in 2009. He caught the eye of West Bromwich Albion where he made his Premier League breakthrough before going on loan to Rochdale and, latterly, Bolton. He turned out three times for Team GB at the Summer Olympic Games in London 2012. See more news articles Tweets by @TeamGB Follow Craig: Medal Total	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0053.json.gz/line2645
__label__cc	0.741516	0.258484	Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 digital camera review By Stephen Fenech On Oct 6, 2013 It has to be said. Once you’ve handled Panasonic’s top shelf Four Thirds models such as the GX7, pretty much everything else on offer seems like small beer. So forgive me if I seem underwhelmed with the GF6. It’s probably better than the impression of it you’ll get from this review. It’s not that its imaging capability is second rate. Indeed, Panasonic seems to find a way to make each of its new camera sensors a little better than the last, if only by the smallest measure. Images from the GF6 were crisp and sharp, with excellent handling of colour. On this count, I was very impressed. The 16MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS sensor punches above its weight. It’s not that the Wi-Fi feature is wanting. All you would expect from built-in Wi-Fi is there. Remote control using a smartphone. Sharing to the web. Transfers to your computer. All worked fine and I was pleased to find I could shoot 400 frames and still have about an hour’s charge left for Wi-Fi transfers. It’s not for lack of features. The control layout is pretty basic, suggesting there’s not much to this camera than a simple point and shoot but Panasonic has built in all of the really useful features you’d likely want to use as those you find in more expensive models. No intervalometer, though. That was disappointing. It’s not that the GF6 can’t think for itself. Auto and Scene modes interpret the subject before the camera very well and, once again, I give the Lumix Intelligent Auto setting a big thumbs up. So what’s wrong with this camera? Well, it’s just a bit clumsy. The control dial on the back panel is of my very least favourite design, with a chromed plastic finish that tends to slip under my fingers. I really don’t like using it. There is no viewfinder, which may not bother many users but having only one way to frame a shot using the rear display offers no concession to more experienced shooters accustomed to a one-eyed peek at the scene. The panorama shooting mode, in which you pan the camera through the scene, returns a super image once you get the method right but I found it really awkward trying to match the right panning motion to the speed the camera wanted me to move it at. Worse, the capture frequently failed half way through the pan for no apparent reason. At least the failed capture wrote to disc, though having half a panoramic may be no better than none at all. The rear display doesn’t have the punch of the AMOLED display that I loved using on the Samsung NX300. Also, while it tilts over the top of itself to provide a selfie screen sitting above the body, this isn’t as versatile as the type of display that swivels sideways. It has a double hinge design, which allows the display to sit well out from the camera but I can’t see any special benefit to this. The touch AF needed a lot of coaxing to stay locked on a target. I found myself shooting in burst mode a lot when handling moving targets simply because I wasn’t entirely confident the AF was doing a good enough job. So there you go. Seems like a big whinge and I imagine the next user who picks up this camera will wonder what I’m talking about. Like I said early in the piece, it’s difficult not to make comparisons with the higher end Lumix models. If I had never touched a Lumix, I would probably be more impressed that Panasonic had managed to offer such good image quality for a kit that comes in under $800. It is an impressive package for the price but you know what? So are this camera’s competitors. While the GF6 impresses with its image quality, it fails to excite me in the same way as do other cameras occupying the same shelf space. It’s good. Not great. Capable. Not outstanding. If you want a simple shooter and don’t want bells and whistles that detract or confuse, the GF6 will probably be a good choice for you. But I’d be taking a close look at what else you can buy for $800 with change. Also, handle this camera before you buy. If your hands lean to the oafish side like mine do, you’ll find this shooter a little slippery in the handling. Panasonic DMC- GF6 Price: $749, with 14-42mm f3.5-5.6 lens; $949 if you add the 45-150mm f4-5.6 lens. Panasonic unveils game-changing Lumix GX-7 digital camera Panasonic Lumix G6 digital camera review Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3 digital single lens mirrorless camera review Panasonic Lumix GX85 camera review – small in size but big on features Panasonic Lumix G85 digital camera review – ticking almost all the boxes Panasonic adds GX1 to the G Series camera line-up We put Panasonic’s Lumix G7 and GX8 digital cameras head to head Moga pocket controller for Android smartphone gamers Channel 10 launches new TENplay catch up service and app	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0053.json.gz/line2648
__label__wiki	0.964449	0.964449	We Had a Chat with Freddie Highmore About the Sinister New Season of 'Bates Motel' He's kind of a psycho. No, really. The Stars of the 2013 Young Hollywood Portfolio Tackle Horror's Most Iconic Roles These thirteen young stars are so talented it's scary! Exclusive Q&A: Emma Roberts & Freddie Highmore on The Art of Getting By Emma Roberts and Freddie Highmore take us behind the scenes of their red carpet premiere and answer the questions you asked via Twitter and Facebook. Exclusive: Emma Roberts and Freddie Highmore on The Art of Getting By When it came time to interview the stars of this coming-of-age indie flick, we looked to our trusty Twitter followers to provide us with their most pressing questions. Jennifer Lawrence Is Ready for Action as Mystique in X-Men First Class Get the inside scoop on Teen Vogue cover girl Jennifer Lawrence's character Mystique in the blockbuster X-Men First Class Emma Roberts and Freddie Highmore master The Art of Getting By Check out Emma Roberts and Freddie Highmore in the trailer for their Sundance hit The Art of Getting By. PATA Picks: Hollywood Rings in 2010 Hollywood stars ring in the new year. [People]And wish you a happy 2010--via Twitter. [Just Jared]Check out the trailer for Freddie Highmore and Selena Gomez's new animated flick. [YouTube]The new season of The Secret Life... Couples Quandary: Dakota and Freddie are on? Camilla and Joe are off! Looks like Joe Jonas is back on the market again. According to Camilla Belle's rep, the pair has officially broken up. But don't despair, there's another cute couple waiting in the wings. Dakota Fanning was...	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0053.json.gz/line2650
__label__cc	0.675564	0.324436	Swiss-Tech Introduces Kayla Oehrke – New Inside Sales Rep Written by swisstechllc on May 8, 2018 in News We have some very exciting news to share; we’re growing! Swiss-Tech is an established provider of quality, precision, CNC machined components, and our operations continue to expand. This means adding talented professionals to our team, and our most recent addition is Inside Sales Representative, Kayla Oehrke. Hired in February of 2018, Kayla comes to us with tremendous customer service experience. Prior to Swiss-Tech, she worked for a property management company and in the service center of a Chevrolet dealership while attending Black Hawk Technical College and the University of Wisconsin-Rock County. “One thing we always do at Swiss-Tech is hire for cultural fit over experience,” CEO & President, Frank Meiland commented. “You can train skill and knowledge. What you can’t train is someone’s attitude or their ability to work within a team. We knew early on that Kayla fit our culture, and we’re glad to have her with us.” We had the chance to catch up with Kayla and dive into her experience as part of our team. Here’s what she had to say: Q: In your honest opinion, what do you think of Swiss-Tech so far? A: I would say it’s the greatest job I’ve ever had. From the moment I stepped in here, everyone has been really nice and helpful…and thankful for the work that I do. By the end of my first week, my face literally hurt because I had been smiling so much. Swiss-Tech is an awesome place to work. Q: How did you feel the on boarding process went? A: It was great and very thorough. On my first week, I was walked through each department and able to see every step of our manufacturing process from start to finish. Having each aspect laid out, and being able to ask each department questions, was really valuable for me. It was a lot of information, but I was able to quickly understand how each of our roles functions as part of the overall team. Q: What makes Swiss-Tech unique from other places you’ve worked? A: I’d say the way we put our employees first. I mean, we’re not viewed as employees; we’re all seen as people and an important part of the team. To give you an example, one of the first questions I was asked after I was hired was: do you have any kids? And the reason they ask is because Swiss-Tech sends each employee’s child a birthday card with five dollars inside every year, until they’re 18. That’s just incredible! Here’s another example. The price of our employee health care recently increased, but we didn’t have to pay any extra because Swiss-Tech absorbed the cost for us. That’s a really amazing thing for a company to do these days. Q: What’s the best part of your job right now? A: It has to be the people. Everyone I’ve worked with has been the best – from my co-workers to the customers I’ve had the pleasure of interacting with. They all consistently express their gratitude for me simply doing my job. My learning experience has also been amazing. There is a ton of specialized knowledge that goes into making each part. It’s really impressive to see how everything comes together. Q: What are you most looking forward to in your future with Swiss-Tech? A: Well, I’m beginning to transition from absorbing and learning to actually being responsible for accounts. Bobbie has been showing me the ropes, and we both feel that I’m ready to take the next step forward. I’m really excited for the new challenge. We’ll be going through our list of clients and dividing them up between the two of us. This will allow us to continue to deliver the level of service our clients expect – even as we bring in new accounts! Looking to join our growing team? Swiss-Tech is a world-class provider of precision-machined components for mission critical applications. Speaking of applications, feel free to fill one out online, and let us know why you’d like to become a part of our culture. We are an equal opportunity employer and always open to hearing from interested persons looking for work. For more information on our employment opportunities, click here. Written by swisstechllc Youth Apprenticeship Program Offered A Manufacturer’s Guide to Concurrent Engineering Meet Rachel Repinski – New 2nd Shift Supervisor About Swiss-Tech Swiss-Tech, LLC is a world class provider of precision machined components for mission-critical applications. ISO 13485 (medical customers) AS9100 (aerospace customers) ISO 9001 (all customers) ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulation) for OEMs serving the DoD and DoE Swiss-Tech, LLC 1441 Wisconsin Street Call: 262-728-6363 \| Fax: 262-728-2058 Copyright © 2019 Swiss Tech, LLC. Site by Signalfire	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0053.json.gz/line2653
__label__cc	0.520761	0.479239	BusinessTechnologyWorld Mysterious ASUS smart phone likely to dethrone OnePlus 6 by Antra sah May 11, 2018 by Antra sah May 11, 2018 0 comment Asus has initiated its operations and ready for war against major smart phone manufacturers. Asus is set to launch a nameless smart phone which has been codenamed as Asus Z01RD which can be seen on smart phone benchmarking websites. While most speculate that it could be the Asus Zenfone 5 series, we have to wait and watch till its launch. The Zenfone 5 series is likely to have two more variants with the Zenfone 5 Lite, in addition to the Zenfone 5 Max. The Asus device is believed to be powered by a Snapdragon 845 chip with full HD plus resolution of 2246×1080 pixels , 18:9 aspect ratio along with 6GB RAM, 32GB storage, Adreno GPU and running on Android 8.0 Oreo but not much information about the screen size, battery or camera resolution has been known yet. This yet to be named flagship model of ASUS or the probable ASUS Zenfone 5z as some suggest had listed on Geekbench decent benchmark scores of 2471 at single core and 9209 for multi-core processing which is a first-rate score, considered to outclass the OnePlus 6 which equals the scores of one of the fastest smart phones out in the market. On the AnTuTu the benchmark scores hit around 238129. ASUS had announced the launch of the ASUS Zenfone 5Z known by its model number ZS620KL during the Mobile World Congress, 2018 which is one of the best alternatives to the OnePlus 6. It has a large screen size of 6.2 inches of Full HD display, powered by a Snapdragon 845 processor having 8GB memory, 128/256GB storage space along with Anroid 8 Oreo. It is also equipped with decent cameras with 12MP at the rear plus an 8MP front camera which lets you take selfies with electronic stabilization. If the ASUS Z01RD is indeed the ASUS Zenfone 5 it might mean that it will come up on the front display with a notch resembling the Apple iPhone X along with less bezels. As can be determined from the benchmark it would be having dual cameras without any physical buttons on the front, a 5.7 inch display with the ratio of 18:9. The benchmark listing has had positive feedback from smart phone enthusiasts who are quite overwhelmed by the performance and are excited about this potentially fast, quick as well as powerful smart phone which would help ASUS in penetrating the major smart phone market competition with dominance. AsusAsus Z01RDbatterycameraDateOnePlus 6pricescreensnapdragonZenfone 5zenfone 5 litezenfone 5 max Antra sah The adventure from trying luck out as a freelancer to a professional content writer Antra’s journey has been no less than a roller coaster ride. In the wake of the adventure as an independent author and a B.Com graduate in Accountancy and Finance from Calcutta University, she understood her genuine intrigue and love for writing. Beginning from 2012 there has been search behind for Antra and her writing skills from that point forward. A freestyle word scribbler and fellow benefactor at TimesLifestyle and HealthZest. Being a fun loving and carefree individual she is good to go to impart her musings to the world. Bangalore: Karnataka High Court on custody battle, Children aren’t someone’s property to be divided into Bangalore: The emotional value of Kannada in Bengaluru from the perspective of migrants, immigrants and the State itself What Are E-Cigarettes? Benefits and Risks All you need to know about IT Consulting What you need to know when choosing IT... Things to consider when choosing your next beverage... What Are Digital Oilfields and What is Their... Benefits of Outsourcing IT support What Are Frameless Motors And What Are They...	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0053.json.gz/line2658
__label__wiki	0.946163	0.946163	Feiglin says he’ll give up No.1 spot to Bennett for sake of right-wing merger Zehut head willing to play second fiddle to New Right chair – but demands 2nd and 3rd spots on slate, putting prospect of Shaked partnership at risk By Raoul Wootliff 10 July 2019, 4:17 pm 2 Edit Raoul Wootliff is the The Times of Israel's political correspondent. (L) Zehut party leader Moshe Feiglin, casts his ballot at a voting station in the Karnei Shomron settlement during the Knesset elections on April 9, 2019. (Hillel Maeir/Flash90). (R) then-education minister Naftali Bennett speaks during an exchange ceremony of ministers ceremony at the Education Ministry on June 26, 2019. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90) Zehut party leader Moshe Feiglin has told New Right chair Naftali Bennett that he is willing to give up the top spot in a union of the two right-wing factions, but only if his party is given both the second and third slots on the merged electoral slate, Zehut sources confirmed Wednesday. Earlier this month Zehut said it had agreed in principle to a joint Knesset run with the New Right in the upcoming elections — both parties failed to pass the 3.25 percent electoral threshold in the previous vote, in April — but said the merger would not be made official unless open primaries were held for the top slot on the joint list. The two parties share many of the same views on economic matters as well as issues involving religious and state, and they competed over many of the same libertarian-leaning voters in the last election. Despite negotiations between the sides having broken down in recent days after Bennett rejected the proposal, Zehut has now agreed to a merger even if Feiglin does not sit atop the list, according to a report by Kan public radio that was later confirmed to The Times of Israel by party sources. Feiglin, a former Likud MK, is also willing to let Bennett take the senior ministerial portfolio if the joint slate ends up entering the Knesset and joining the coalition, the report said. Feiglin’s only condition in terms of seniority is that Zehut be given the two spots on the slate right after Bennett, one for Feiglin and another that will likely be reserved for economist Gilad Alpher. Ayelet Shaked speaks during her farewell ceremony, at the Justice Ministry offices in Jerusalem on June 4, 2019. (Hadas Parush/Flash90) That demand could put a nail in the coffin of a prospective Bennett partnership with former justice minister Ayelet Shaked, as it would push one of them to the fourth slot on the joint list. While both Bennett and Shaked have declared that they intend to run in the upcoming September elections, the latter has yet to announce the vehicle for her candidacy. Polls have indicated that the former justice minister — who left the Jewish Home party last December along with Bennett to form the New Right — is one of the most popular politicians in her camp. She is widely reported to be deciding between running as the head of the New Right with Bennett as her deputy, or as the No. 2 in the Union of Right-Wing Parties. It is likely that Zehut and New Right would prefer to wait until Shaked makes a decision before they move forward with a merger. If a merger deal is sealed, it could be the first step toward creating a mega-union of all the small parties to the right of the ruling Likud, though the prospect seems unlikely. On Tuesday, Education Minister Rafi Peretz, who heads Jewish Home, and Transportation Minister Bezalel Smotrich, the National Union leader, renewed their agreement for the two parties to run together in the coming elections as the Union of Right Wing-Parties. They also called on other right-wing parties to join them, saying in a joint statement that unity among national-religious parties is needed to “in order to maximize our electoral potential and prevent the wasting of votes.” The far-right Otzma Yehudit party, which also ran in April as part of the URWP, said on Tuesday that it had been excluded from the alliance but that it would consider joining if its candidates were given significant enough spot on the list. A URWP party source said on Tuesday that Otzma was demanding the 3rd and 6th spots. Otzma Yehudit leaders have described themselves as proud disciples of the late rabbi Meir Kahane, who supported violently expelling Arabs from Israel and the West Bank and once proposed legislation outlawing inter-ethnic sexual relations. Kahane’s Kach party was declared illegal by Israeli authorities. While Feiglin had campaigned in the last election on refusing to characterize his party as belonging to either the right or the left, after failing to cross the electoral threshold he said Zehut had learned its lesson and would no longer play down its right-wing credentials. New Right party Zehut party Moshe Feiglin Ayelet Shaked	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0053.json.gz/line2659
__label__wiki	0.874485	0.874485	Home Sport Football Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo included in Champions League squad of the season Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo included in Champions League squad of the season Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo have both been included in the Champions League squad of the season despite failing to reach the final. Ronaldo’s Juve only reached the last eight before being knocked out by Ajax, while Barca fell to eventual champions Liverpool despite Messi’s dazzling display in the first leg of their semi-final meeting. Messi’s 12 goals in the 2018-19 Champions League saw him claim the competition’s top scorer honour. Following their stunning run to the last four, Ajax have five representatives in the squad – Matthijs de Ligt, Frenkie de Jong, David Neres, Hakim Ziyech and Dusan Tadic – while losing finalists Tottenham contribute Jan Vertonghen, Lucas Moura and Moussa Sissoko. Winners Liverpool have three defenders in the squad – Trent Alexander-Arnold, Andy Robertson and Virgil van Dijk – along with Georginio Wijnaldum, Sadio Mane and goalkeeper Alisson. The selection, which was made by UEFA’s technical observers, also includes Lyon midfielder Tanguy Ndombele and Manchester City duo Kevin De Bruyne and Raheem Sterling. Among UEFA’s technical observers are Belgium head coach Roberto Martinez, England manager Gareth Southgate and former Manchester United boss David Moyes. Champions League squad of the season in full: Alisson (Liverpool), Marc-Andre ter Stegen (Barcelona); Trent Alexander-Arnold (Liverpool), Matthijs de Ligt (Ajax), Andy Robertson, Virgil van Dijk (both Liverpool), Jan Vertonghen (Tottenham); Kevin de Bruyne (Manchester City), Frenkie de Jong (Ajax), Tanguy Ndombele (Lyon), David Neres (Ajax), Moussa Sissoko (Tottenham), Raheem Sterling (Manchester City), Georginio Wijnaldum (Liverpool), Hakim Ziyech (Ajax); Sadio Mane (Liverpool), Lionel Messi (Barcelona), Lucas Moura (Tottenham), Cristiano Ronaldo (Juventus), Dusan Tadic (Ajax). Previous articleRonald Koeman rules himself out of Barcelona running Next articleBayern Munich on ‘red alert’ for Leroy Sané after contract talks break down both Liverpool Hakim Ziyech Lucas Moura Marc-Andre ter Stegen Moussa Sissoko Tanguy Ndombele	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0053.json.gz/line2667
__label__cc	0.730293	0.269707	Online Service Delivers Customer Identity Verification Instantly and Cost-Effectively Callcredit helps a widening range of businesses comply with new anti-money laundering legislation Lawyers, accountants, estate agents, financial advisors and insurance companies are among a raft of organisations that must now introduce new customer identity checks as part of stringent new anti-money laundering legislation, which comes into force from 1st March 2004. To meet their needs, credit reference agency Callcredit has developed CallML, an online identity verification service, which won't slow down new customer processing. It is cost-effective, easy-to-implement and enables users to confirm identities in seconds - 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. CallML is a proven web-based solution, recognised by the FSA and widely used by banks, building societies and other credit institutions that are already required to verify customer identities under existing money laundering legislation. CallML uses a wide range of approved and independent data sources, including the full Electoral Roll and financial data plus various other datasets, to confirm an individual's identity, enabling users to reach a decision instantly, with confidence and certainty. CallML can be used to enhance a company's risk based approach to customer verification. The system also conducts 'negative verification' against a range of data sources including the Specially Designated Nationals file, the Politically Exposed Persons file and the Terrorists file. Users simply enter their customer's personal details and details of approved identity documents that have been supplied. CallML immediately produces a pass or fail report detailing which data sets were used for identification and which provided confirmation of identity. A totally flexible solution, CallML gives users the option of setting their own pass/fail parameters. Callcredit's compliance manager Beverley Dewhirst commented: "Verifying the identity of new customers with the confidence that your company has complied with all the requirements of money laundering legislation is a key concern to all Money Laundering Reporting Officers. Non-compliance can lead to hefty fines as several leading banks have already discovered to their cost. " CallML is a cost-effective, easy- to-implement solution that takes away all the worries. For more information, contact Callcredit on 0113 2441555 or email HYPERLINK "mailto:sales@callcredit.plc.uk" sales@callcredit.plc.uk For more press information contact: Steve Clark, Peter Downey or Daniel Kennedy at Source Marketing Communications, Tel: 0113 380 1644. Email: steve@sourcemc.co.uk, peter@sourcemc.co.uk or daniel@sourcemc.co.uk	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0053.json.gz/line2674
__label__wiki	0.650472	0.650472	UK Security Blog Royal Gate Protects its advanced payment services with Trend Micro Why Trend Micro http://www.royalgate.co.jp Information Technology Services - Tokyo, Japan ROYAL GATE INC. is an up-and-coming financial technology company established in 2007. It engages in IT solutions development and consulting, and is an Application Service Provider (ASP). In 2011 the company launched its mobile payment service ‘PAYGATE’ as the core service of its ASP business. PAYGATE combines ROYAL GATE’s exclusive payment device and an application that enables credit card payment using smartphones and tablets. Its latest device ‘PAYGATE AIR’ is compatible with electronic money payment via NFC (Non Field Communication), as well as magnetic cards and IC card payments. Its highly reliable and scalable service platform ‘PAYGATE POP’ is compatible with a wide variety of systems. “These are the reasons why there are many large-scale use cases of PAYGATE in Japan, which covers entire chains of restaurants and retail stores, or entire fleets of taxis,” explains ROYAL GATE CEO Keiji Umemura. Another feature of PAYGATE is its excellent security. “As an example, PAYGATE employs the DUKPT (Delivered Unique Key Per Transaction) key management method regulated in the ANSI standard, providing a mechanism that can reliably send encrypted credit card information from device to gateways,” says Umemura. The PAYGATE service works in a hybrid environment that combines an on-premise data center and the cloud using Microsoft Azure. In addition to the strong platform security of the Azure data center provided by Microsoft, the communications between on-premise datacenter and Azure are secured by a VPN. But they needed another solution to help ensure compliance with PCI DSS (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard). For that, ROYAL GATE selected Trend Micro™ Deep Security™. “Using Deep Security, the work to support PCI DSS compliance has become more efficient in both technology and operations aspects. There is no other all-in-one solution like it.” Kazushige Hashimoto, Business Promotion Office Leader PCIDSS Promotion Office, Royal Gate Inc. Upon the establishment of Azure Tokyo region, ROYAL GATE migrated PAYGATE from overseas Azure to the Tokyo region. At the same time, ROYAL GATE initiated its PCI DSS compliance initiative for the new environment using Deep Security. One key factor in ROYAL GATE’s choice of Deep Security was its variety of features, which make Deep Security a true ‘all-in-one’ solution, says Kazushige Hashimoto of the PCI DSS, Promotion Office. “Deep Security provides features that go beyond anti-malware to broadly cover the technical requirements of PCI DSS—including WAF/IDS/IPS, log management, and integrity monitoring. With no other all-in-one like it available, we didn’t hesitate to choose it.” The migration to the Tokyo region was completed in September of 2014, and PAYGATE service began on that new environment. Deep Security was deployed to all servers in the cloud environment with all of its features enabled. Deep Security, and particularly its integrity monitoring feature, supports PCI DSS compliance and helps achieve defense-in-depth across all servers. Along with the features of Deep Security itself, Trend Micro’s support service also contributes to the strengthened security of PAYGATE. “Trend Micro’s support quality is high, and every time we ask questions, Trend Micro gives us useful feedback. Security is a complicated topic, and it’s very important for us that we have an access to the security experts when we think about our security operations,” says Hashimoto. In March 2015, PAYGATE achieved compliance with the latest PCI DSS, v3.0. “That work took essentially three months. Considering that, before the adoption of Deep Security, it took about a year to achieve PCI DSS v2.0 compliance, the effect of Deep Security was huge for us, and it earned our high rating,” says Hashimoto. “With Deep Security, we can centralize various procedures into its single administration console. This greatly helps us to reduce the workload required for PCI DSS compliance.” Adds Umemura, “With Deep Security and DUKPT, the end-to-end security of PAYGATE, from device to server, has become stronger. As a result, we can say that we’ve further heightened the competitiveness of PAYGATE.” ROYAL GATE is about to embark on an “open payment platform concept,” a scheme that will combine customer behavior analysis and marketing services with existing services from ROYAL GATE. The CLO (Card Linked Offer) services that make recommendations based on card usage history have become common in the U.S. and Europe. Umemura expects that TLO (Transaction Linked Offer) era—in which customer behavior other than credit card usage will be leveraged— will come around 2018. These concepts are for an initiative that anticipates the arrival of that era, and the support of Trend Micro is essential in its promotion. “The roll-out of TLO, which makes use of big data, requires extremely strict security. In that sense, too, we anticipate a growing number of situations in which we will rely on Trend Micro. We greatly rely on Trend Micro for many kinds of support as a partner in creating completely new markets.” Royal Gatewww.royalgate.co.jp SectorInformation Technology Services ProductsDeep Security IT EnvironmentMicrosoft Azure	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0053.json.gz/line2675
__label__wiki	0.605342	0.605342	1-300-305-289 (M-F 6:00am-11:00pm Sydney Time) Small Business Online Store Login to Partner Portal Data Centre & Virtualisation Centralised Visibility & Investigation Connected Threat Defence Free Clean-up Tools Worry Free renewals Support for Home Products Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM–7:00 PM E-Support for Home Trend Micro Q1 2015 roundup finds Australia and New Zealand the target of increasing ransomware attacks Trend Micro Q1 2015 roundup finds Australia and New Zealand the target of increasing ransomware attacks Healthcare, iOS, Adobe, PoS targeted by malware, zero-day exploits SYDNEY, 20 May 2015 – Australia ranked second in the world for countries with the highest number of ransomware detections in Q1 2015, according to Trend Micro's latest 'Bad ads and zero-days: reemerging threats challenge trust in supply chains and best practices.' Australia held six percent of the world's ransomware detections. Users from Australia and New Zealand suffered from ransomware attacks as TorrentLocker attacks inched their way from market to market. Other cryptoransomware variants seen this past quarter also showed marked improvements. The number of ransomware infections in Q1 against the previous quarter went down from 72 percent to 52 percent for consumers, while enterprises jumped from 16 percent to 28 percent in the quarter, and small businesses from six percent to 14 percent. "Ransomware is very much top of mind for IT managers in Australia and New Zealand as we see fresh campaigns from cybercriminals regularly," said Dhanya Thakkar, managing director at Trend Micro Asia Pacific. "With attacks specifically targeting users in Australia and New Zealand, our customers and partners need to know the details of each new outbreak as they appear, as well as how to identify and block ransomware within their organisation." A combination of newer and older threat variations defined the cybersecurity landscape in the first quarter of 2015. Malvertising, zero-day vulnerability exploitation, "old-school" macro malware and the decade-old FREAK vulnerability are just a few of the highlights in Trend Micro's new report. From an industry perspective, healthcare and retail point-of-sale systems have also seen an uptick in threat activity. The report reinforces how complacency can present major cybersecurity risks in an era where the margin for error has been significantly diminished. "Even though we are early in the year, it is clear 2015 is shaping up to be noteworthy in terms of volume, ingenuity and sophistication of attacks," continued Thakker. "The rise in attacks against the healthcare industry, combined with the rise in malvertisements, reflects that technology users are being assailed from all angles. It is clear businesses and individuals alike need to be proactive in protecting against threats. An aggressive and different security posture is critical to keep financial, personal and intellectual property safe." Adware also topped the list of mobile threats, with Trend Micro now documenting more than five million Android threats to date — nearing the predicted total of eight million by the close of 2015. In fact, top malicious and high-risk apps blocked by Trend Micro were adware related, reflecting this increase. Tim Falinski, Consumer, Director, ANZ at Trend Micro, said, "Considering we've seen more than half the predicted Android threats for 2015 in Q1 alone, consumers need to be wary of underestimating the security threats their mobile devices expose them to. With Australian and New Zealanders being some of the most prevalent smartphone users in the world, we must remain vigilant and protect ourselves from these threats." Trend Micro researchers also found zero-day exploits targeting Adobe software utilised malvertisements and no longer required victims to visit or interact with malicious sites to become infected. The healthcare industry experienced a notable rise in cyber-attacks, in addition to iOS™ and point-of-sale (PoS) systems continuing to be targeted. Since exploitations in these areas have been in their infancy for several years, researchers believe this rise is primarily due to a lack of preparedness—a sisable oversight that should be addressed. Australia ranked second in the world for countries with the highest number of PoS RAM Scraper infections in Q1, with 10% of the world's PoS RAM Scraper infections, after the US with 23%. "The number of PoS-RAM-scraper detections more than doubled since we started tracking them last year, which could be attributed to improvements to existing PoS malware," continued Thakker. "PoS malware are going to be mainstays in the security industry just like scareware and ransomware. This is especially true for countries such as Australia and New Zealand where most people prefer cards over cash." "The question we have to ask is, 'are we doing enough to protect ourselves from security threats?'" added Thakker. "While we need to constantly update our systems to protect against new attacks, the first quarter of 2015 clearly showed we need to also watch out for older threats, and how no industry or system should feel exempt." Report highlights include: Healthcare industry hit by massive attacks: Major healthcare service providers, such as Premera Blue Cross and Anthem, suffered data breaches that exposed millions of customers' financial and medical data. Old threats invigorated with new targeted attack tools, tactics and procedures: Rocket Kitten and those behind Operation Pawn Storm set their sights on new targets, proving that targeted attacks are evolving. Exploit kits grew in sophistication: Exploit kits constantly add new exploits to their arsenals, adding to their allure to expert and novice attackers. Australia ranked third in the world for countries most affected by exploit-kit-related attacks in Q1, with five percent of the world's exploit-kit-related attacks Crypto-ransomware volume soared, expands to enterprises: Crypto-ransomware expanded their target base to enterprise users, no longer exclusively pursuing consumers. Macro malware, old but still effective: The resurgence of macro malware suggest cybercriminals are taking advantage of user security complacency, through reliance on Microsoft Office® defaults. Australia ranked fifth in the world for countries with the highest number of macro malware infections in Q1 2015, with five percent of the world's macro malware detections. Decade-Old FREAK security flaw brought on patch management challenges: As more vulnerabilities emerge in open source OSs and applications, IT administrators will find it increasingly difficult to mitigate risks. Australia ranked third in the world for countries that posted the highest number of users who clicked malicious URLs throughout the quarter, with five percent of the world's malicious URL clicks. Australia also ranked third in the world for countries with the highest number of command and control (C&C) server connections for Q1, with five percent of the world's C&C server connections. For the complete report, please visit here A blog post regarding the report can be viewed here. About Trend Micro Trend Micro Incorporated, a global leader in security software, strives to make the world safe for exchanging digital information. Built on 26 years of experience, our solutions for consumers, businesses and governments provide layered data security to protect information on mobile devices, endpoints, gateways, servers and the cloud. Trend Micro enables the smart protection of information, with innovative security technology that is simple to deploy and manage, and fits an evolving ecosystem. All of our solutions are powered by cloud-based global threat intelligence, the Trend Micro™ Smart Protection Network™ infrastructure, and are supported by more than 1,200 threat experts around the globe. For more information, visit TrendMicro.co.nz. Angela Chiang Sr. Manager, Asia Region Office Phone:+ 886 2376 1222 Email: pr@trendmicro.com.au	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0053.json.gz/line2676
__label__wiki	0.927337	0.927337	After emotional semifinal win, LCA has no trouble turning focus to title-game rematch LCA shutout Ascension Catholic in last year's Division IV final to win first state championship in school history. After emotional semifinal win, LCA has no trouble turning focus to title-game rematch LCA shutout Ascension Catholic in last year's Division IV final to win first state championship in school history. Check out this story on theadvertiser.com: https://www.theadvertiser.com/story/sports/2018/12/05/after-emotional-semis-win-lca-has-no-trouble-turning-focus-rematch/2209327002/ James Bewers, Lafayette Daily Advertiser Published 12:30 p.m. CT Dec. 5, 2018 \| Updated 3:09 p.m. CT Dec. 5, 2018 Five local teams are heading to the Superdome to play for a state title. Who's going to bring those championship trophies back to Acadiana? Caitlin Jacob, Lafayette Daily Advertiser Lafayette Christian Academy takes on Central Catholic. Friday, Sept. 28, 2018.(Photo: SCOTT CLAUSE/THE ADVERTISER)Buy Photo When discussing the Division IV state championship game between Lafayette Christian and Ascension Catholic during our weekly “Prep Insider” video, Kevin Foote referenced the hockey game between the United States and the Soviet Union during the 1980 Winter Olympics in Lake Placid, New York. You know, the one known as the “Miracle on Ice.” Kevin joked that it was before my time — more than 13 years before I was born, in fact — but I would venture to guess most sports fans my age are at least familiar with this iconic sports moment. But as famous as the Americans’ 4-3 upset of the Soviets was, it wasn’t even the final. The U.S. needed to knock off Finland the next day to be crowned champions. LCA finds itself in a similar situation. Since the beginning of the year, a state championship game meeting between the defending-champion Knights and Southern Lab — which was banned from the 2017 playoffs due to sanctions imposed by the LHSAA — seemed likely. And the 2018 regular season didn’t do anything to disprove that theory. The Knights went undefeated, and the Kittens’ lone loss came against nationally ranked University Lab. More: ‘The glue that keeps everything together’: Lee the heart and soul of menacing LCA defense But LCA’s strength of schedule prevented it from attaining a higher seed. As the fourth seed, the Knights ended up on the same side of the bracket as top-seeded Southern Lab, meaning we’d have to settle for the heavyweight fight in the semifinals. It was competitive throughout — LCA led by just one at one point in the fourth quarter — but the Knights prevailed in decisive fashion. In a way, they had slain the proverbial dragon. But even in making a thunderous statement, LCA claimed no hardware two weeks ago. The win against Southern Lab might eventually be remember as the moment the Knights firmly cemented themselves as a football powerhouse in Louisiana, but this season won’t be as satisfying without claiming another ring. And to do that, the Knights (13-0) have to brace themselves for a rematch with the second-seeded Bulldogs (12-1) at 3:30 p.m. Thursday in the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. LCA coach Trev Faulk, however, said refocusing hasn’t been an issue at all for his team. “Really, that’s one of the things that we’re most proud of our kids for this season, being able to focus week to week on that particular opponent,” Faulk said. “So as soon we enjoyed the win over Southern Lab — our kids celebrated and all that good stuff — then we were able to refocus really quickly on Ascension Catholic. We know the challenge that’s ahead of us.” More: LCA silences doubters with win over Southern Lab The challenge ahead of the Knights is a great one, and the circumstances should be somewhat different from last year’s 10-0 victory, a shutout that began LCA’s eight-game scoreless streak. The Bulldogs, whose only loss came by three points to Southern Lab during district play, weren’t at full strength last December. One of Ascension Catholic’s two star running backs, Jamar Barber, missed the championship game after being involved in a car accident the day before. Then Barber’s backfield mate, Jai Williams, suffered a concussion in the first half and didn’t return. He had 87 rushing yards before leaving the contest. But the Knights were playing without one of their top players, too, as quarterback Zachary Clement suffered a season-ending knee injury late in the regular season. Faulk said the film of last year’s game is useful to spot what worked and didn’t work for each team, but he agreed new personnel makes a difference. “You watch some of it just to see the things that they may have had success with and some things we may have success with, even though the personnel is a little bit different,” Faulk said. “Then you kind of compare some of those things from last year to some things that they’re doing this year and noting the difference and things like that. Just shoring up any weak spot or any areas that we may not have been as good in last year. “You can kind of use it as a reference point, to see where they were and where they are now. But for the most part, the major focus for us has been on the film that we’ve gotten from them this year.” More: Semifinal against Southern Lab a measuring-stick game for emerging power LCA Still, Thursday’s matchup should be a better representation of both teams. Faulk said the Bulldogs have improved in several key areas, and Williams and Barber have been just as good if not better than last year. Williams has rushed for more than 2,500 yards and has scored 32 times. Barber, who missed five games due to injuries, is closing in on 1,000 yards for the season and is responsible for 14 touchdowns. “You can see up front, their offensive line is doing a really good of getting a body on a body. Both of their backs are really good, but No. 33 (Williams) has really been in a special place. I think he might have 2,700 yards or something close to that during the season, and some of the runs that he’s made have really been really, really impressive. “Defensively, they’re really sound. You can tell that their kids have been coached up well in terms of being able to drop into zones when their supposed to drop at, fit the runs the way that they’re supposed to fit. You can see the technique on film, where the kids are good at using their hands to shed blocks and things like that. So they’re doing a really good, they have some really good players, and like I said, it will be a really good matchup.” The score might be different, but Faulk is just hoping the final result is the same as last year. “Hopefully the outcome is the same for us,” he said with a laugh. “The manner in which we get there? We’ll have to see about that.” Lafayette Christian at Ascension Catholic What: Division IV final Where: Mercedes-Benz Superdome, New Orleans When: 3:30 p.m., Thursday Radio: 103.7 KLWB-FM TV: CST Records: LCA 13-0; AC 12-1 Seeds: LCA No. 4; AC No. 2 Playoff road: LCA beat (13) Houma Christian 70-6, (5) Opelousas Catholic 56-14, (1) Southern Lab 35-20; ACHS beat (15) Hanson Memorial 52-8, (10) Catholic-PC 66-20, (3) Vermilion Catholic 37-13 LCA leaders: QB Zachary Clement 81-132-4, 1833 passing, 33 TDs, 51-525 rushing, 9 TDs; RB Logan Gabriel 152-1680 rushing, 35 TDs, 5-214 receiving, 4 TDs; RB Dalen Gondron 66-494 rushing, 4 TDs; WR Sage Ryan 21-633 receiving, 12 TDs; WR Errol Rogers Jr. 23-448 receiving, 8 TDs; WR Victor Dupre 10-244 receiving, 6 TDs LSU's Joe Burrow flashes Road Runner socks Delcambre football: 2019 team preview LSU quarterback Burrow goes on culinary rant. 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__label__wiki	0.97576	0.97576	Showing posts with label Richard Gotti. Show all posts Reputed Gambino Soldier Gets Tongue-Lashing from Judge, But No Prison Time A Brooklyn restaurateur got a slap on the wrist for laundering Mafia money Friday - with a little help from friends like Borough President Marty Markowitz. Reputed Gambino crime family soldier Joseph Chirico won't serve a single day in prison: He was sentenced to six months' house arrest - and can spend 10 hours a day at his Marco Polo restaurant in Carroll Gardens - without even wearing an ankle bracelet. Assistant U.S. Attorney Dan Brownell said Chirico passed $1,500 in tribute money from a mob associate to another Gambino soldier. "Organized crime has been a curse, especially in counties like Brooklyn and Queens," Brownell argued. Federal Judge Jack Weinstein gave Chirico a tongue-lashing for swearing an oath to the Mafia - but let him off after Chirico's lawyer read glowing letters from Markowitz and former Brooklyn beep Howard Golden. Weinstein, who has sentenced scores of Gambinos in the past year, said he always slammed inducted members with more severe sentences. He said he was swayed because of Chirico's character and defense lawyer Joseph Benfante's argument that jailing him would mean closing the restaurant and putting 25 people out of work. "Being connected with this gang has been useful in his business, he's looked up to, unfortunately, with respect," Weinstein said. A spokesman for Markowitz declined to comment on Chirico's mob ties. Chirico, who declined to speak at his sentencing, had faced six to 12 months in prison under federal guidelines. Meanwhile, Weinstein also sentenced the late Gambino boss John Gotti's brother Vincent and nephew Richard to 97 months in prison for conspiring to murder a Howard Beach bagel store owner suspected of having an affair with Vincent's wife. Thanks to John Marzulli Related Stories John Gotti, Joseph Chirico, Richard Gotti, Vincent Gotti No comments: John Gotti's Brother, Vincent, Gets 8 Years in Prison After Failing to Carry Out a Hit The late John Gotti's brother was hit with an eight-year prison term yesterday for trying to whack a man whom he had accused of fooling around with his wife. Reputed Gambino soldier Vincent Gotti, 56, previously 'fessed up to putting a contract out on bagel store owner Angelo Mugnolo in May 2003 after telling mob cohorts about the supposed affair. "I am extremely remorseful for my actions," Vincent told Brooklyn federal Judge Jack Weinstein as his wife sat beside him. "I am very sorry to my wife and my children for the pain I have caused them." His nephew, Richard Gotti, 41, also was sentenced to eight years behind bars yesterday for orchestrating the botched rubout. A hit team shot Mugnolo three times outside his house in Howard Beach, but he survived. Thanks to Kati Cornell Related Stories John Gotti, Richard Gotti, Vincent Gotti No comments: Gambino Crime Family Infrastructure Dismantled Federal prosecutors in Brooklyn today unleashed a sweeping 80-count indictment against more than 50 Gambino mobsters — including the entire leadership of the crime family — charging them with seven murders and widespread extortion conspiracies within New York City's construction industry The indictment names Gambino acting boss John "Jackie Nose" D'Amico, underboss Domenico "Italian Dom" Cefalu, consigliere Joseph "Jo Jo" Corozzo, capo Nicholas "Little Nick" Corozzo, the late "Dapper Don" John Gotti's brother, Vincent, and his nephew, Richard Gotti Jr. It also includes three Gambino captains, three acting captains, 16 soldiers, numerous associates and a handful of Bonanno and Genovese crime family members. In all, 62 mobsters have been charged. D'Amico surrendered this afternoon, hours after dozens of his cohorts were rounded up in early-morning raids. But Nicholas Corozzo was not at his Long Island home when agents showed up yesterday to bust him, sources said. "I can't think of a larger single-day roundup of substantial [Mafia] figures. I just can't think of a day that had this many arrests. Probably none in the last 10 years," said a law enforcement source. "It dismantles the infrastructure of the family. You can't say it's the death knell because you don't know. It will still exist, to the point where it becomes increasingly difficult for the family to operate as it has in the past." The arrests coincided with a massive takedown in Palermo, Sicily, where two dozen high-ranking Italian members of the Gambino family were arrested. Italian authorities, who were at a New York press conference announcing the charges, said the raid in Sicily was sparked by a recent rekindling of the relationship between Sicilian and American members of the family. Longtime Gambino soldier Charles Carneglia was charged with five murders, including the 1976 slaying of Brooklyn court officer Albert Gelb, who was set to testify about having wrested a firearm away from the mobster in a Queens diner. Carneglia also is charged with the 1990 fatal shooting of armored car guard Jose Delgado Rivera. He's also charged in the death of three gangsters: Gambino mobster Michael Cotillo in 1977 and Salvatore Puma in 1983, as well as family soldier Louis DiBono in 1990. DiBono's killing, later revealed on secret wiretap tapes of Gotti Sr., was committed because he failed to show up at a meeting with the Dapper Don when so order. Nicholas Corozzo, who was once the family's heir apparent, is charged with the January 1996 double murder of Brooklyn drug dealer Robert Arena and his friend Thomas Maranga. Corrozzo and 25 other mobsters are also charged in a separate indictment out of the Queens District Attorney's office that accused them of running a huge illegal sports betting operation. Gambino family soldiers Vincent and Richard Gotti are charged with the attempted murder of an unnamed person. The indictment also charges the family with having tight control over several construction projects in the New York area, including the proposed Nascar racing track on Staten Island — a project opposed by residents that never saw the light of day — and the Liberty View Harbor construction site in Jersey City, NJ. "Today we serve notice that anyone who aspired to a position in organized crime will meet the same fate. We will not rest until we rid our communities and businesses of the scourge of organized crime," said Brooklyn U.S. Attorney Benton Campbell. Campbell, Attorney General Andrew Cuomo, NYPD Commissioner Ray Kelly, Queens DA Richard Brown, and Deputy FBI Director Mark Mershon led a press conference in the U.S. Attorney's office this morning to announce the arrests. Thanks to Stephanie Cohen Related Stories Charles Carneglia, Dominic Cefalu, John D'Amico, Joseph Corozzo, Louis DiBono, Michael Cotillo, Nicholaz Corozzo, Richard Gotti, Vincent Gotti No comments: Biggest New York Mafia Take Down in 20 Years Hits the Gambino Family The FBI struck a decapitating blow today to the Gambino crime family, taking out its leaders and the last vestiges of late boss John Gotti, the Daily News has learned. Up to 60 mobsters are expected to be charged on racketeering, murder and extortion charges, including acting boss John (Jackie Nose) D'Amico who was Dapper Don's longtime sidekick, underboss Dominic Cefalu and consigliere Joseph (JoJo) Corozzo, sources said. In an exclusive interview with the Daily News in 2005, D'Amico denied running the Gambino family. "I'm the boss of my house and my bathroom," he said. Gotti's brother Vincent and his nephew Richard, will be charged today with the 2003 attempted murder of Howard Beach bagel shop owner Angelo Mugnolo. Brooklyn U.S. Attorney Benton Campbell, FBI officials and representatives from the Italian National Police are scheduled to discuss the largest Mafia takedown in more than two decades, at a press conference later this morning. Another Gotti crony, Charles Carneglia is facing charges for the murders of an armored car driver during a robbery, the 1976 murder of a court officer and the 1990 rubout of gangster Louis DiBono. Nicholas (Little Nick) Corozzo, a reputed capo believed to be the heir apparent to run the family, will be charged with a 1996 double murder in Brooklyn in which one of the victims was a bystander. Officials are also expected to discuss the arrests of dozens of Mafioso members in Sicily in coordination with today's raids. The Sicilian wiseguys have ties to the Gambino crime family through reputed New York soldier Franki Cali, sources said. During the lengthy investigation, the FBI learned that disgraced NBA referee Tim Donaghy was betting on basketball games with bookies. Donaghy pleaded guilty last summer and is cooperating with authorities. Related Stories Charles Carneglia, Dominic Cefalu, Frank Cali, Gambinos, John D'Amico, Joseph Corozzo, Louis DiBono, Nicholaz Corozzo, Richard Gotti, Vincent Gotti No comments: Gotti said to order snitches killed. Friends of ours: Gambino Crime Family, Peter Gotti, Primo Cassarino, Richard Gotti, Genovese Crime Family, Lawrence Ricci A convicted Gambino soldier testified in a union-corruption trial yesterday that Peter Gotti once warned that if anyone cooperated with the government, he would, "kill them and their families." Primo Cassarino, who was convicted with Gotti in 2003 for shaking down action-movie star Steven Segal, said in Brooklyn federal court yesterday that he had spoken to the FBI about cooperating with the government during that trial. But when asked why he decided to go to trial with the former Gambino boss he said, "I didn't have no choice. If I didn't go to trial, I'd have been killed by Peter Gotti. Peter Gotti told his brother, Richard, if anybody cooperates, kill them and their families." When Richard Gotti relayed his brother's warning, he was unaware Cassarino had spoken to the FBI, Cassarino testified under cross-examination in the trial of Harold Daggett and Arthur Coffey. The two International Longshoremen's Association members are accused of conspiring with the Genovese crime family to have them installed as union heads. Another co-defendant, reputed Genovese capo Lawrence Ricci, has been missing since the start of the trial, leading to speculation that he has been the victim of a mob hit. Ricci is accused of steering an ILA contract to a pharmaceutical company with mob ties. When asked why he had decided to be a government witness this time around, Cassarino said he was hoping to have his sentence reduced. Cassarino's conviction was for racketeering and money-laundering after he tried to force Segal to give them a cut of movie profits in a deal brokered by his former producer. 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__label__wiki	0.529268	0.529268	Jeremy Hunt issues warning on persecution of Christians Political correctness has contributed to the failure to address the persecution of Christians around the world, Jeremy Hunt has claimed, as a report warned the situation was close to meeting the definition of genocide. UK will stand up for religious freedom, Theresa May vows in Easter message Theresa May has used her Easter message to offer support to Christians around the world who face “huge danger” because of their faith. READERS’ LETTERS: Uncertain future for the Kirk in Scotland Madam, – I write regarding the article “Members of the Kirk feel like failures”, (Courier, April 1.) Sir Cliff Richard speaks of Christianity’s profound effect on his life Sir Cliff Richard has spoken of the profound effect religion has had on his life. READERS’ LETTERS: Lack of a Brexit deal would be catastrophic Sir, – In a negotiation usually both parties set out their position, and then gradually come together to a mutually agreeable outcome. READERS’ LETTERS: Flagging concerns about Union Jack labels Sir, – I’m sick to death of having my face rubbed into Union Jacks. Faith no more: Are Scotland’s churches facing a crisis of Christianity? As churchgoer numbers continue to fall in Scotland, is Christianity in crisis? Michael Alexander reports. READERS’ LETTERS: PM’s pride in Christianity a token gesture Sir, – While I was pleased that Theresa May mentioned in her Christmas speech the fact that we should take pride in our Christian heritage, I feel this is nothing more than a token gesture to the reality of everyday discrimination facing many Christians in this country when declaring their faith. Bishop of Brechin retires after 41 years The Right Reverend Dr Nigel Peyton has announced that he will retire as Bishop of Brechin of the Scottish Episcopal Church on July 31. “Most churches are firefighting to stay in business” — Dundee minister A Dundee minister fears the Church of Scotland's ability to help people in need is at risk.	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0053.json.gz/line2681
__label__cc	0.62826	0.37174	'Over the last 30 years or so, Sliderobes has played a big part in makeovers in thousands of homes through our franchises in the UK and Ireland,' said Richard McMullan, Sliderobes Managing Director. 'However, when I monitored the customer feedback from Passionbrand's market research it became apparent that the company was not making the most of itself. Worryingly, customers said that the Sliderobes branding did not reflect the quality of its products or its values. So I decided to go back to basics and the company has set about creating a brand that tells people who Sliderobes is and what its values are. 'Thanks to the work that we've done to introduce and implement our stylish new brand, Sliderobes is right on track now. The changes that the company has made provide a firm foundation for expansion into new locations and markets in the coming years.' Dedicated franchising event coming to the North West this summer Judges announced for the Franchise Marketing Awards 2019 Entries are now open for the Franchise Marketing Awards 2019! Cathy Moseley of Boundless to give keynote presentation at The National Franchise Exhibition Please complete the short form below to request more information from Franchise Magazine. If you choose to register an account, in the future you will be able to login using your email address and password to quickly request information from other companies.	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0053.json.gz/line2686
__label__wiki	0.603673	0.603673	Publishers Books Publishers > Books by Publisher: Raintree By Tammy Gagne With razor-sharp interlocking teeth and powerful jaws, piranhas are built for making a quick kill. Readers will learn about what makes piranhas such deadly predators, from their hunting styles to what they like to eat. Story of the Platypus By Anita Ganeri We see unusual animals in the zoo or on TV, but have you ever wondered how they came to be discovered? These books tell the story of some of those animals: the reports of their first discovery and people's reactions to them, the search for evidence of their existence, and... At about the height of large dogs, hyenas aren't the world's biggest predators. Readers will learn about what makes hyenas such deadly predators, from their hunting styles to what they like to eat. Fun Facts and an Amazing but True section will thrill readers and give them a closer look... This is Not Cheesy! By Katrina Jorgensen Can't devour dairy? Check out these reaction-free recipes! Milkshakes, burritos, cookies-foods you thought were off-limits are back on the menu! Discover flavorful food you can make and eat with a dairy allergy. By Lori Mortensen Readers will learn about the life and works of Stephenie Meyer. This young adult author's life leading up to her success as the best-selling author of the Twilight series is discussed. Readers will also learn about the author's writing process and what inspires her. What's next for this author and... By Laurie S. Sutton Bug Team Alpha is under attack from its greatest enemy, the Draco. The team must engage in an all-out assault against the Draco and its serpent warriors to rescue the President of Earth from this attack. Each book includes a character list, mission report, discussion questions, writing prompts, and glossary. Surviving the Marathon des Sables Surviving the Le Mans 24 Hours Race Surviving Mount Everest Hedy's Journey By Michelle Bisson Hedy and her family are Jewish, and the Jew-hating Nazi Party is rising. Hedy's family is no longer safe in their home in Hungary. Join Hedy on her journey-where she encounters good fortune and misfortune, a kind helper and cruel soldiers, a reunion and a tragedy-and discover how Hedy is...	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0053.json.gz/line2688
__label__wiki	0.646735	0.646735	The force of gravity rules the universe. It governs our everyday lives on Earth and it controls the motions of the heavens above. Yet it is one of the least understood of all the forces of nature. To endeavor to understand this fundamental force is to experience anew something as simple as getting out of bed, throwing a ball, or diving into a pool; and it gives deep insight into the central organizing principle of the cosmos. Consider these crucial aspects of gravity: Gravity governs the rising and falling of tides—not only tides in the ocean, but tides in the solid rock of Earth itself. Gravity molds the sun and planets into spheres, and it holds celestial objects in their orbits. Gravity ignites the nuclear fires inside each star, then fights a billion-year battle to determine its fate. Gravity collects stars into galaxies and causes galaxies to collide in intricate mergers that we can model with supercomputers. Without gravity, everything would dissolve into a gas of randomly interacting atoms. It is the only truly universal force, affecting not just matter but also light, time, and, at a basic level, all information. The study of gravity helped spark the Scientific Revolution in the 17th century, and it continues to be at the forefront of physics today, as scientists rely on gravity to investigate otherwise inaccessible phenomena such as dark matter and dark energy. An understanding of gravity—what it is, how it works, and why it is the most dominant and puzzling force in the universe—is both endlessly fascinating and accessible to any curious person, regardless of his or her science education. Black Holes, Tides, and Curved Spacetime: Understanding Gravity plunges you into this compelling subject in 24 intensively illustrated half-hour lectures, presented by Professor Benjamin Schumacher of Kenyon College. Professor Schumacher is an award-winning teacher, a prominent theoretical physicist, and a protégé of John Archibald Wheeler, the distinguished gravity theorist who first coined the term “black hole.” No book or other comparable product exists that presents gravity in such comprehensible detail as this course, which covers the key ideas in gravity research over the past 400 years and gives you the background to understand today’s path-breaking theories in physics. Professor Schumacher even walks you through some of the fundamental equations in the field, such as Isaac Newton’s law of universal gravitation and Albert Einstein’s equation governing the curvature of spacetime by matter, giving you a firsthand look at the power of these mathematical expressions to explain reality—plus further opportunities to explore them with the course guidebook. It All Started with an Apple The course opens with Newton’s famous apple, which fell from a tree and inspired a revolutionary idea. Newton realized that the force of gravity that acts on an apple near the surface of Earth also extends to the faraway moon, keeping it in its orbit around Earth; similarly, Earth and the other planets are held in orbit around the sun by its gravity, and so on with all the stars and planets throughout the cosmos. You learn how Newton built on the earlier work of Galileo Galilei and Johannes Kepler to formulate his celebrated law of universal gravitation, which governs the analysis of practically all motion—on Earth and in the heavens. In the first half of the course, you cover the many implications of this spectacular achievement. In the second half, you see how Einstein’s general theory of relativity solved long-standing mysteries of Newton’s theory and advanced an entirely new picture of gravity as a field. The simple reasoning that led Einstein to his extraordinary conclusions is thrilling to follow in Professor Schumacher’s elegant presentation. Equally thrilling are the surprising features of gravity that you investigate, including these: Gravity is unimaginably weak—a million, trillion, trillion, trillion times weaker than the electromagnetic force that attracts electrons to protons and holds atoms together. Which raises the question: How can weak gravity dominate all other forces? Galileo was the first to point out that objects with different masses fall at the same rate. Neglecting air resistance, a heavier object does not fall faster than a lighter one—a principle famously demonstrated by an astronaut on the moon with a hammer and a feather. The weightless condition that astronauts experience in space is not because they are beyond the reach of gravity, which is almost as strong in low Earth orbit as it is on the ground. Space travelers experience apparent zero gravity because they are in free fall. According to Einstein, gravity is not actually a force at all. It is a warping of the four-dimensional fabric of the universe, called spacetime. A falling body steered only by gravity follows the most economical path in curved spacetime, called a geodesic. From Black Holes to the Expanding Universe While gravity is deeply puzzling, it is also a phenomenon that lends itself to simple experiments that shed light on its unique properties. Professor Schumacher performs engaging in-studio demonstrations that show how scientists study gravity. Our knowledge of gravity has advanced from Galileo’s investigation of falling objects, to Henry Cavendish’s determination of the all-important gravitational constant, to Arthur Eddington’s proof that light bends as it passes near the sun, to today’s search for the almost infinitely subtle signature of gravitational waves. The lectures bring this exciting research to life with scores of informative graphics as well as stunning animations. This course also brings you to one of the most incredible predictions of Einstein’s general theory of relativity: black holes. Learn how Einstein’s theory describes deformed regions of spacetime that are completely cut off from the rest of the universe. Or are they? Professor Schumacher shows how physicists Stephen Hawking and Jacob Bekenstein discovered an intriguing exception to this rule about black holes that has profound implications for the universe. Another outcome of Einstein’s equations holds that the universe should be expanding, as Edwin Hubble discovered it is in the 1920s. More recently, astronomers have found that this expansion is accelerating due to an as-yet-unexplained cosmic antigravity known as dark energy. You explore other mysteries, including a Holy Grail of contemporary physics: the search for a theory that encompasses both gravity, which extends its reach across the cosmos, and quantum mechanics, which governs events at the smallest possible scale. In Black Holes, Tides, and Curved Spacetime, Professor Schumacher takes you to the very frontier of contemporary physics to explore several revolutionary theories. It’s one of the many ways that you learn how gravity research is no less exciting today as it was when Isaac Newton sat near an apple tree and had a brilliant idea. The Strangest Force Begin your exploration of gravity with Isaac Newton and the famous story of the apple. Why was it such a breakthrough to connect a falling apple with the faraway moon? Review the essential characteristics of gravity and learn why small asteroids and large planets have such different shapes. x Free Fall and Inertia Review three great discoveries by the “grandfather” of gravity research, Galileo Galilei. His most famous experiment may never have happened, but his principle of inertia, law of free fall, and principle of relativity are the basis for everything that comes later in the science of gravity—including key breakthroughs by Einstein. x Revolution in the Heavens Drawing on ideas and observations of Nicolaus Copernicus and Tycho Brahe, Johannes Kepler achieved a great insight about gravity by discovering three laws of planetary motion, relating to the mathematics of orbits. The cause of planetary motion, he determined, must lie in the sun. x See how Newton was able to finish Kepler’s revolution by formulating the law of universal gravitation, which says that every object exerts an attractive force on every other object. Also explore Newton’s related discovery of the three laws of motion, which underlie the science of mechanics. x The Art of Experiment Learn how distances in the solar system were first determined. Then chart Henry Cavendish’s historic experiment that found the value of Newton’s gravitational constant. Cavendish’s work allows almost everything in the universe to be weighed. Then see a confirmation of the equivalence principle, which says that gravitational and inertial mass are identical. x Escape Velocity, Energy, and Rotation Begin the first of several lectures that dig deeper into Newton’s laws than Newton himself was able to go. In this lecture, apply the key concepts of energy and angular momentum to study how gravity affects motion. As an example, use simple algebra to calculate the escape velocity from Earth. x Stars in Their Courses—Orbital Mechanics Newton was the first to realize that objects could, in theory, be sent into orbit around Earth. Explore how this works in practice, using the ideas of energy and angular momentum to study how satellites, moons, planets, and stars move through space. x What Are Tides? Earth and Beyond Trace the origin of tides to the simple fact that gravity varies from point to point in space. This leads not just to the rise and fall of the ocean, but to the gradual slowing of Earth’s rotation, Saturn’s spectacular ring system, volcanoes on Jupiter’s moon Io, and many other phenomena. x Nudge—Perturbations of Orbits For the next three lectures, study the effects of gravity on the motions of more than two bodies. Here, see how even very small orbital changes—small perturbations—are significant. Such effects have revealed the presence of unknown planets, both in our own solar system and around other stars. x Resonance—Surprises in the Intricate Dance Resonance happens whenever a small periodic force produces a large effect on a periodic motion—for example, when you push a child on a swing. Learn how resonance due to gravitational interactions between three bodies can lead to amazing phenomena with planets, asteroids, and rings of planets. x The Million-Body Problem Consider the problem of gravitational interactions between millions of bodies, such as the countless stars in a galaxy. Amazingly, mathematics can reveal useful information even in these complicated cases. Discover how the analysis of the motions of galaxies led to the prediction of dark matter. x The Billion-Year Battle Explore the physics of stars, which are balls of gas in a billion-year battle between the inward pull of gravity and the outward pressure produced by nuclear fusion. Follow this story to its ultimate finish—the triumph of gravity in massive stars that end their lives as black holes. x From Forces to Fields For the rest of the course, focus on the revolutionary view of gravitation launched by Albert Einstein. Review new ideas about fields that allowed physics to extend beyond Newtonian mechanics. Then see how Einstein modified Newton’s laws and created the special theory of relativity. x The Falling Laboratory Einstein focused on gravity in his general theory of relativity. Hear about his “happiest thought”—the realization that a man in free fall perceives gravity as zero. This simple insight resolved a mystery going all the way back to Newton and led Einstein to the startling discovery that gravity affects light and time. x Spacetime in Zero Gravity In an influential interpretation of relativity, Einstein’s former mathematics professor Hermann Minkowski reformulated the theory in terms of four-dimensional geometry, which he called spacetime. Learn how to plot events in this coordinate system in cases where gravity is zero. x Spacetime Tells Matter How to Move See how gravity affects Minkowski’s spacetime geometry, discovering that motion in a gravitational field follows the straightest path in curved spacetime. The curvature in spacetime is not caused by gravity; it is gravity. This startling idea is the essence of Einstein’s general theory of relativity. x Matter Tells Spacetime How to Curve The curvature of spacetime depends upon matter—and tidal effects. In this lecture, see how ordinary tidal effects reveal a simplified form of Einstein’s greatest discovery: the equation governing the curvature of spacetime by matter. x Light in Curved Spacetime See how Einstein’s general theory of relativity predicts the bending of light in a gravitational field, famously confirmed in 1919 by the British scientist Arthur Eddington. Learn how this phenomenon creates natural gravitational lenses—and how the bending of light reveals invisible matter in deep space. x Gravitomagnetism and Gravitational Waves The general theory of relativity predicts new phenomena of gravity analogous to those of electromagnetism. Discover how ultra-sensitive experiments have detected the gravitomagnetism of the Earth, and follow the search for elusive gravitational waves that travel through space. x Gravity’s Horizon—Anatomy of a Black Hole Plunge into the subject of black holes, which are massive objects that have collapsed completely under their own gravity. Learn how black holes distort spacetime and explore the supermassive black holes that lie at the hearts of galaxies. Then ask: Are there such things as micro-black holes? x Which Universe Is Ours? Investigate what Einstein called his “greatest mistake”—his rejection of his own theory’s prediction that spacetime should be dynamic and evolving. Chart the work of a group of scientists, including Alexander Friedman, Georges Lemaître, and Edwin Hubble, who advanced the realization that our universe is expanding from an apparent big bang. x Cosmic Antigravity—Inflation and Dark Energy Using everything you’ve learned about gravity, investigate cosmic antigravity, starting with cosmic inflation, a phenomenon that exponentially increased the size of the universe during the big bang. Then, learn why dark matter cannot be made of ordinary protons and neutrons, and explore the recent discovery that the expansion of the universe is accelerating, powered by a mysterious dark energy inherent in space itself. x The Force of Creation Use a black hole to test the laws of thermodynamics, taking a deeper look at the capacity of gravity to pull matter together and increase entropy at the same time. Probe Stephen Hawking’s most surprising discovery, and then learn that the same force that pulls the apple down and steers the stars in their courses is also nature’s ultimate source of order and complexity. x The Next Revolution Survey the greatest unsolved problem in theoretical physics: the search for a quantum theory of gravity. Examine string theory, loop quantum gravity, and also entropic gravity, which suggests a revolutionary link with thermodynamics. Close the course with a deepened appreciation for the connection between everyday features of gravity and the most exciting questions in contemporary physics and cosmology. x Benjamin Schumacher, Ph.D. Dr. Benjamin Schumacher is Professor of Physics at Kenyon College, where he has taught for 20 years. He received his Ph.D. in Theoretical Physics from The University of Texas at Austin in 1990. Professor Schumacher is the author of numerous scientific papers and two books, including Physics in Spacetime: An Introduction to Special Relativity. As one of the founders of quantum information theory, he introduced the term qubit,... 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Rated 5 out of 5 by Barney68 from Wonderful explanations of challenging material This is material that is indirectly relevant to my work in the space industry and subject matter that I've been exposed to as a result. This course provided an understanding of the phenomena that is simply outstanding. Rated 5 out of 5 by dsfvdfgv from Simple, direct and to the point. Still in the process of watching all the lectures. But, so far, have not seen anything to complain about. An excellent series. Rated 4 out of 5 by Kush from I found that "Black Holes....Understanding Gravity" was just the right level for me. I have a Master Degree in Physics. So the first disc was very elementary. But beginning with the second disc, I learned an increasing amount of new physics much of which was discovered after my formal education in Physics ended in the 60's. I now have a much deeper understanding of the relationship between relativity and gravity. Rated 5 out of 5 by jrorabaugh from Fantastic Course! I especially like the way the course built on itself to layout the amazing topic of gravity. Dr. Schumacher made this both deep and palatable for a novice and yet tickled the lay-scientist in me to want to explore gravity even more. I guess you can say I am even more attracted to the topic as the mass of knowledge increases in my head. Amazing...even information follows the nature of gravity. Well done, Dr. Schumacher; this met and exceeded my expectations. Thank you. Rated 5 out of 5 by MikeN from Excellent Instructor and Content The course starts off slowly (as it should) and eventually builds a comprehensive understanding of the topic. The instructor uses a few essential equations to explain basic concepts so anyone with a modest math background can still follow the lectures without difficulty. Thank you for such an excellent introduction. Cannot wait to see an updated version/addition given the recent discoveries about dark matter and energy. 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__label__wiki	0.91188	0.91188	IPC Media IPC Media to relaunch Uncut music magazine Monthly music magazine Uncut to reprint classic interviews from NME and Melody Maker Ben Cardew Mon 27 Feb 2012 06.28 EST First published on Mon 27 Feb 2012 06.28 EST Recut: the new-look Uncut magazine will feature classic interviews IPC Media is to raid the NME and Melody Maker archives in a bid to kick start sales of music and film title Uncut, which relaunches on Tuesday. The monthly magazine, which saw its circulation fall 14.2% year-on-year in the most recent ABC figures, relaunches on 28 February with a refreshed design and new editorial features. Among these, Uncut is promising classic interviews from fellow IPC titles NME and Melody Maker, which closed in December 2000, with the relaunch issue running an extract from a 1996 NME interview with Bruce Springsteen alongside a review of the singer's new album. In doing so, Uncut is tapping into a trend among music magazine publishers to increasingly repackage their archive content. NME frequently publishes classic interviews in its weekly magazine, while Uncut itself has released a number of one-off artist specials which reuse old material under the Ultimate Music Guide banner. "For years this [content] has been fairly dormant," said Uncut editor Allan Jones. "There have been one or two attempts to make use of it, like the Ultimate Music Guides, but it is coming up with the idea and context for the material. There is stuff in the archive which is just amazing." The redesign has also seen Uncut's reviews section revamped to reflect the growing importance of back catalogue album sales. Reviews will be divided into two sections – one for new albums and one for archive releases, reissues and box sets. "If there is one thing we know about our readers, it is they love reviews and they love reading about music," said Jones. "It seemed an opportune moment [to redesign the reviews section] because there are so many lavish box sets coming out these days with so many extras, it can get a bit mind-boggling." The magazine will also include a new live reviews section, how-to buy guides and more artist Q&As, while uncut.co.uk will feature a cleaner design with more searchable content, an increased emphasis on blogs and recommendations, bigger photos and video functionality. • To contact the MediaGuardian news desk email editor@mediatheguardian.com or phone 020 3353 3857. For all other inquiries please call the main Guardian switchboard on 020 3353 2000. If you are writing a comment for publication, please mark clearly "for publication". • To get the latest media news to your desktop or mobile, follow MediaGuardian on Twitter and Facebook.	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0053.json.gz/line2690

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