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By Jason Kushner - DSC Digital Content Manager September 28, 2016 DOOH NETWORKS, ENTERTAINMENT & RECREATION, INSTALLATION OF THE WEEK, PUBLIC SPACES
Film director Oliver Stone has made a career out of antagonism. From adapting Jim Marrs’ controversial book for the epic JFK to interviewing Cuban leader Fidel Castro for Comandante, the triple Oscar winner has always wrestled for the sociopolitical reform he deems necessary through loud and brash cinema. The desperate multimedia marketing campaign for Snowden, his latest foreign-backed biopic about NSA whistle-blower Edward Snowden that premiered recently at the Toronto International Film Festival starring Joseph Gordon-Levitt, is no different.
Planned to coincide with the film festival screening, creative agencies DentsuBos and Cieslok Media joined the fight and raised relevant questions about mass surveillance by creating a billboard in Toronto that actually uses hidden cameras to spy on pedestrians before livestreaming their footage on the big screen.
“It was interesting seeing people’s reactions,” said DentsuBos Creative Director Jon Friar. “Some felt violated, some terrified and some even praised it as the creepiest thing ever. Funnily, almost all looked around to see if there were other cameras spying on them. Which in itself is telling.”
“Everyone is scared, there is a McCarthyism in a way,” Stone recently told ScreenDaily. “They say you are anti-American rather than critical of America. Being critical of America is right, and it’s just and artists should criticize the system when it needs reform.”
As the video below illustrates, people on the street are almost entirely unaware of the proverbial eye in the sky. This is advertising that is self-aware and conscious of how tired and stale conventional advertising, regardless of medium, has become in the modern Western world. This is anti-advertising, and regardless of what you think about Oliver Stone and his political agenda, this campaign forces one to think about the sanctity of privacy and the role of government in our daily lives. Oh yeah … and about the Snowden movie.
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McCann: Our standards slipped
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Grant McCann felt Rovers dipped from their usual standards in the defeat to Fleetwood Town in Sky Bet League One.
Fleetwood Town 3 Rovers 0
Paddy Madden scored either side of Ash Hunter's finish to secure the win for the Cod Army, in what was Rovers' first league defeat since November.
He said: "We beat ourselves really and gifted them three goals, we'd spoken about Madden before the game but didn't deal with him.
"We played into their hands by conceding an early goal and then they settled into their formation which made it difficult. We lost Shaun Cummings at half-time and had to move players around so that didn't help us when we were trying to get back into it."
McCann promised his side would learn the lessons to take into Saturday's trip to Gillingham.
He added: "We lacked a bit of aggression in key areas. You have to gamble and want to get on the end of things, we were hoping things would happen for us and it doesn't work like that.
"It was similar to the game at our place, we got into some good areas but were trying to be too precise with the play."
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Now reading: Nikon Inc confirms the Nikon 1 system is officially discontinued 533 comments
Nikon Inc confirms the Nikon 1 system is officially discontinued
Published Jul 11, 2018 | Bryan Gaz
Almost a year after we first heard whispers of its demise, Nikon has quietly killed off its Nikon 1 series cameras, lenses and accessories.
First noted on Nikon Japan's http://www.nikon-image.com/products/acil/discontinue_lineup/, Nikon Inc. has since confirmed in an email to DPReview that 'The Nikon 1 series cameras, lenses and accessories are no longer in production.'
Nikon Inc. also confirmed via email that 'The Nikon 1 J5 and other Nikon 1 products are [still] available at select retailers in some regions.' As of publication of this article, Nikon still has the Nikon 1 J5, Nikon 1 V3 and Nikon 1 AW1 listed on its website and available for purchase. As for other retailers, B&H has all Nikon 1 J5 listings 'currently unavailable' and Adorama has both the Nikon 1 J5 and Nikon 1 V3 available for purchase, with the former being listed as a 'closeout.'
The move to kill off the Nikon 1 line shouldn't come as a surprise. The newest camera in the lineup was launched more than three years ago
The Nikon 1 series came to life on September 21, 2011, with the release of the Nikon 1 J1 and Nikon 1 V1 cameras. Since then, there have been 11 different cameras and 12 different lenses released for the Nikon 1 system, as well as a collection of accessories including flashes, cases, GPS units and more.
The move to kill off the Nikon 1 line shouldn't come as a surprise. In addition to the rumors flying around, the newest camera in the lineup was launched more than three years ago on April 2, 2015.
Add to that last year's statement from Tetsuro Goto, Director of Laboratory Research and Development at Nikon Japan, who told Chinese website Xitek, 'full frame is the trend [...] if Nikon will go mirrorless it must be full frame,' the writing has been on the wall for some time.
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NaBalam
11 cameras and 12 lenses :-O All I ever got to see was 1 camera, with one lens... being bought by nobody.
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DualSystemGuy
I believe they sold much better over seas in European and Asian countries.
breschdlingsgsaelz
Same thing for me - I saw the original model on a review site - but not a single camera in real life (and I live in Europe). I am surprised to learn that they did produce more than the two or three models initially launched.
peripheralfocus
Nikon sold millions of 1-series bodies over 7 years. The big problem, however, was that they had to discount them heavily to move them. They couldn't sell them in solid numbers at the prices they needed to get for them to keep the business viable.
@DualSystemGuy - But it was mainly the low-end models that were selling, and those were often discounted. And low-end buyers are far less likely to buy additional lenses to support the system. So this was not a very profitable product line. People forget that products can sell in lower volumes but still be more profitable than selling a lot of product at razor-thin profit margins (or even at a loss).
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Since a lot of people use cellphones instead of buying any camera, clearly full frame is where the camera market is heading to target more serious photographers. Considering an A7 with kit zoom is $1000 it is hard to see why not.
However for many people APS and M4/3rds make a lot of sense considering the lenses are smaller and lighter. I own an A7R2 with 24-240 but often prefer to use my lighter weight A6000 with 18-200... especially when traveling. And with the 16-50 I barely notice th weight. It isn't always about having the ultimate quality for me.
On the other hand I don't see where the Nikon 1 made any sense.
Birding, wildlife photography, hiking, etc.
Are you saying telephoto photography was this camera's target usage?
BlueBomberTurbo
Very much so. Their 70-300 CX VR (189-810mm equiv) proves it.
Very very much so :-)
And the lightest system for hiking. I just bought the Fujinon 55-200 and yesterday I put it close to the fine Nikkor 1 30-110. For trekking and hikong, no contest, nikon 1 wins. Nikon made a mess with the 1 system and DL compacts, I'll think more than twice in the future, before putting money on their products.
I haven't used any of these lenses but the Series 1 70-300 lists for $1000 while the 70-300 ones for their DSLR cameras are priced from $173 - $600
It seems odd to me that a lens that only has to cover a very small image circle at a modest aperture would sell for so much on what seems to me to be a system targeted almost only to hobbyists.
The 1V3 body weighs the same as a Sony A6000 body. Maybe the lenses are lighter.
Nikon 1 stuff was always grossly over priced.
Meanwhile, Olympus puts its 40-150mm consumer zoom (not a bad lens at all) on sale for $59.00!!!
@AlanG
"It seems odd to me that a lens that only has to cover a very small image circle at a modest aperture would sell for so much on what seems to me to be a system targeted almost only to hobbyists."
Resolution. 1" is crazy demanding, especially at 20MP.
OK it is demanding but does this lens achieve significantly higher detail on this chip than other lenses do? Are these cameras being used on a sturdy tripod when using super telephoto magnification? Lenses for even smaller chips are demanding too.
Anyone after the best quality would certainly not be looking at a 1" sensor coupled with an expensive lens. This combo might be appealing to a handful of people for reason's I may not fully appreciate... super telephoto shots in "reasonable" light are the only thing I see being helped by a small sensor. There are numerous cameras that target that market using 1 inch and smaller sensors.
But I think this is a consumer camera format and should have "value" priced lenses for it. Maybe Nikon's problem was failure to identify who would want such a camera since the system has to appeal to a broad market that has lots of competition.
@Allan,
Actually, in good light the 1" sensor does fine.
It is only when you crank up the ISO that you can start to see difference with larger, same MP sensors.
At base ISO, where most people shoot the IQ is pretty much the same.
Well if it couldn't make excellent photos in "good" light that would be a huge problem wouldn't it?
If you look at the history of photography, long lasting successful designs are few and far in between... mostly because they appealed to pros: 4x5 Speed Graphic, Leica - system, Nikon - system, and Hasselblad system, Sinar (and other view camera) systems. Later Canon - system and now perhaps the Sony - system. Pretty much all other attempts didn't catch on very well or came and went. MFT might make it. APS will because it is part of the Canon, Nikon, and Sony systems.
To be successful long term there needs to be a kind of standardized system and it seems that the basic 35mm format is the most suitable. Everything else has more limits despite the fact that some aspects of them may be more appealing for some uses. There is no way that many would standardize around the Nikon 1... just as 110 SLRs didn't catch on.
Sony FF bodies are light and already too small for some.
It does make excellent photo's in good light. The Nikon 1 forum is full of them.
Lots of amateurs shoot primarily either in good light, or with flash, or with long exposures.
AbrasiveReducer
Canon can afford to make mistakes like this and Sony would write it off as a learning experience. But from now on, Nikon had better hit a string of home runs, starting with Photokina.
Discontinued Nikon 1, cancelled Nikon DL, poor selling KeyMission - no home runs there.
Their D850 is apparently excellent though.
HowaboutRAW
JustmeMN:
"apparently"?
I wish Nikon the best but Sony has a gigantic lead over everyone when you look at their mirrorless offerings. And what do you think Sony has on the drawing board right now?
@AbrasiveReducer
Yes, Nikon has a real problem with diversification. Sony and Canon could stop selling cameras tomorrow and still be a viable company. If Nikon stops selling cameras the company is dead. That said, they are arguably leading in DSLR tech and will probably enter the FF mirrorless market with great effort. I hope they will be able to compete with the experienced mirrorless camera companies
AlanG:
It took Sony far to long, and it hasn't really, to solve the overheating problems. I guess this is a video thing.
True, the A7RIII and A9 and AIII are excellent cameras.
If Sony is smart Sony is taking some lessons from the Leica SL, and the Panasonic GH5, and the Fuji XT2.
@HowaboutRAW
Overheating is solved with the new bodies. And I prefer Sonys approach of giving you the best quality they can with reasonable heat limitations.
Fuji went with an additional crop in 4k, 5k instead of 6k downsampling and a 10min video limit on the X-T2, just to "protect" users from overheating warnings. Old Sony cameras at least let you record longer than 10 minutes if they were cold, the X-T2 will always stop after 10min.
That said so far the third generation of Sony cameras shows no sign of overheating anymore. So it seems that they have solved it. (Otherwise, the outcry would have been huge)
panther:
Sorry if you misunderstood, I wasn't implying in any manner that the Fuji XT2 is a better video camera than Sony's offerings. It's a better thought out body.
Oh, I thought you meant lessons in video. Yes, I agree all camera manufacturers should take lessons from other cameras. For my personal needs, Sony should implement:
The extensive time-lapse functions from Panasonic
The night mode from Panasonic
Put the aperture ring on more lenses from Fuji
Implement the live composite function from Olympus
A RAW stacking function from their own second gen cameras
Deactivate the PAL/NTSC warning, which annoys me to hell
Enable Auto ISO min SS to be assigned via the Recall custom hold feature (personal feature request)
and some more. What do you want to be changed?
Adding functions via firmware is what all manufacturers can and should do.
What I miss in the new Sonys is they have dropped the ability to use apps. (one reason I like the A6000 and A7RII) I use the timelapse app and the touchless shutter app.
I disagree about aperture rings on lenses... I hate that. I want them controlled by a wheel in the same place at all times and don't want to look at the setting on the lens. Also when I change to another lens I like the aperture is automatically set to where it was on the previous lens.
I don't get a PAL/NTSC warning... is this a foreign firmware issue?
Someday maybe some cameras will have a way to connect to a computer and have a myriad of ways to customize the firmware.
"I disagree about aperture rings on lenses... I hate that. I want them controlled by a wheel in the same place at all times and don't want to look at the setting on the lens."
The Aperture is still electronic, which means two things. First, you don't have to look at the lens. The aperture is still displayed in all places "normal" lenses display the aperture. Second, if you dislike it you can just disable the ring and use your control wheel just like always. Sony has aperture rings on their 35mm F1.4 / 50mm F1.4 / 85mm F1.4 and 100mm F2.8 STF, I just wish they would also put them on their cheaper lenses and their constant zooms.
I explain the PAL NTSC problem here:
https://www.dpreview.com/news/1403154554/sony-reduces-pixel-shift-interval-to-0-5-second-in-a7r-lll?comment=2432464445
And yes I miss the apps too. But I would be fine to get the functionality back without the apps. They were always a bit clumsy
Mr Bolton
That's too bad. Not NX-1 level of too bad.. but still too bad.
"The move to kill off the Nikon 1 line shouldn't come as a surprise." -DPR
One clue was, last year, when they closed Wuxi China factory that made them.
Some retailers have also been listing them as discontinued for over a year now.
Ivan Surikov
Well, not a drama, nobody will cry about it, not as how it was with the Samsung NX series.
Bryan Gaz
Oh man. The NX1 was a beautiful camera. Far from perfect, but for a first-attempt at a serious, pro-oriented mirrorless camera, it was a thing of beauty.
Hubertus Bigend
And nobody really understood how they could flip the switch so soon after its introduction. Even today, the NX1 would still be competitive.
The NX1 was really quite amazing, and as already mentioned, would still be highly competitive in today's market. I think it's only issue was nobody wanted a camera made by Samsung in a world of Nikons and Canons.
Bryan Gaz yeah man. I've sold mine NX1 with 16-50 S lens recently, it was a hard decision... Because i was using it mostly for time-lapses and travelling. Now got the SONY a7III, and still can't understand why there is no integrated TIMELAPSE function in 2018, in their latest model...just drives me crazy :D
Peter G
It should have been obvious this would end badly before it was brought to market.
The moment it was released, I noted this was a mistake.
Future generations will remember you as a sage of uncommon wisdom.
mariuss
Barney, i hope future generations will remember your fancy sentence :)
Sure is easy to look into your crystal ball and say that now. Also, they did much better in markets outside the USA, enough to sustain 8 years of sales. 8 years ago I noted to myself that Trump would be elected...I wonder how many people would believe me...
Lee W
Oh Peter, please show the world humility and attempt to absorb some of the unworthy plebs in your futuristic, almost other worldly, knowledge in future. You truly are godly, in the Greek sense. Im sure in the early creations of time, Aphrodite, Zeus & Poseidon etc. would have bowed down to your overwhelming superiority.
Photoman
1 BIG Mistake...like Minolta with APS. Nikon will remember that it was a black day when they made the 1 system...but if they released the DL system on the other hand...
raminm
It is too easy to mock or make fun of someone because you couldn't see it through. Of course, we all know predicting future has in most cases been a delusional business. We also know sometimes some people can correctly predict what will happen next (without resorting to magic or any other form of supernatural power or vision). However, just because some editorial staff at DPR or some other people could not see the system had no future, doesn't make it all absurd. Some people saw it right from beginning. Note that when the Nikon 1 system was introduced in 2011, the smart phone industry with built in compact cameras was already 4 years old. I thought there was no point in this system. Some other people thought so. This article was written in 2011: https://www.eoshd.com/2011/09/the-nikon-1-system-will-it-succeed/. I personally didn't' care to mention my pov in public forums. I knew it wasn't for me and I know it would be a failure. I just ignored it.
zodiacfml
I also did not like it personally as during that time, as for me, I was wishing for larger sensor sizes for better IQ across the range. Personally, as a non-pro, I also don't find the interchangeable lenses appealing for a such a size of a sensor.
I also feel the same way with m4/3 systems as they are too pricey compared to APS systems. m4/3 can be great for fixed lenses at lower cost.
However, I never thought of Nikon 1 system as a failure. It has its niche but probably too small for Nikon to care.
I don't understand all the comments along the lines of it being obviously a failure. It was profitable for them for around 8 years and the USA was not it's biggest market. The product ran its course like any other, and they are moving on to bigger & better things which is quite normal. The only glaring mistake, at least in my opinion, was the DL cancellation.
DualSystemGuy: Geez, this is not rocket science to understand. Some people speculated right from the beginning the system would a failure. That's all.
By the way, how do you know it was profitable for Nikon for 8 years? Your source of information, please.
@DualsystemGuy: I am not using hindsight. It is what I said at the time, Here is what I said in 2012:
https://www.dpreview.com/articles/6904227427/sony-dsc-rx100-preview-with-sample-images?comment=7802159369
"The moment I read about Nikon 1, I thought, great sensor, when will it get a proper home (in a compact, built in lens camera).
IMO this sensor is too small to bother putting in a ILC. Once you start swapping lenses, pocketability is out the window and there is no other point to go this small in a sensor."
I felt that way from the moment of it's introduction and I was saying it here since the introduction.
I wasn't the only one. Lots of us thought this system really didn't make sense and had no future. I amazed Nikon wasted so much resources on it.
JohnyP
Haha, I've predicted that when the system came out. It was clear that it would not be competitive and last. Which is why I went with Sony mirror-less instead. I looked like a toy then and does even more so now.
I don't envy those Nikon users who bought into it.
Laugh it up, Sony APS-C is getting the axe next.
photoguy622
I still shoot with my 1 system camera and lenses and enjoy it quite a bit. I will continue using it for a few years more.
"Laugh it up, Sony APS-C is getting the axe next."
They may as well since Sony has no desire to make compact lenses for them. You may as well step up to 35mm.
Don't worry, there are more than enough lenses for Sony APS-C:
https://briansmith.com/aps-e-mount-lenses-for-sony-mirrorless-cameras/
Did we really need confirmation?
The problem with the 1 series was not the quality as such, but Nikon not giving mirrorless the attention it deserved, just because they didn't want to canabalize on their DSLR line-up. Meanwhile Fuji and especially Sony have shown the way to do proper mirrorless and now Nikon has some catch up to do...
whyamihere
As Fuji is wont to point out, they didn't have another camera system they were afraid of overlapping. They just made good cameras while simultaneously acknowledging it's not their primary income. Sony is the same, where the SLT cameras are probably not their main source of revenue; they could afford to muck about until they finally produce a winner.
With that said, I think Canon and Nikon are finally realizing a lost sale is a lost sale, regardless of which product line someone purchases from versus another. Brand loyalty isn't what it used to be, and only those with a huge collection of lenses or work for an agency with pro support really care about the next big DSLR. If they want new customers or crossover appeal, they need a worthwhile product in a category that has room to grow. Mirrorless is probably still years away from saturation and reaching its fullest potential, and Canon and Nikon are waking up to that.
Now, if Pentax would wake up and make a mirrorless 645 camera...
It is easy to say that Fuji and Sony could mock around, the truth is that they saw the potential of a capable mirroless camera system. Canon and especially Nikon treated it as a side gig. Canon soon realized their mistake, and the Canon M is a viable little system with no real flaws. Nikon did't wake up until yesterday. Of course that is not to say that both brands ff mirrorless releases will be not successful, but it will depend on how capable they are. With that said, they still have a lot to prove...
Pentax is another story altogether, They have (had) the K-01, nothing stops them to announce a ff K-02. Given the excellent K-1, it could be a real niche product (something Pentax is good in.) I don't see a mirrorless 645 happening though, they have too much invested in the 645 DSLR system... In my opinion (ymmv) for a mid format, it doesn't matter too much if it is mirrorless or not, the camera and lenses will never be small...
Jonathan Brady
Who's to say Nikon 1 was ever meant to be anything more than what it turned out to be? And that it ended prematurely?
I agree that Nikon (and Canon w/ the M series) are treating their MILC like side project. It was just another extra income. OTOH, Fuji and others, they are BETTING ALL THEY HAD on their lineup. They had everything to lose if they failed. So, they put everything they can into it.
What is clear now, as it was then, you can't take your competitors lightly. In a high tech world, complacency has disastrous results.
iamphil
It's easy to tell when a company doesn't want you to buy a product and wants you to buy something else: Over-price and/or under-spec or cripple it. Apple does it with their computers with entry models that cost 90% of the next model up the lineup but come with 50% of the hardware. Nikon did the same with their 1 system because they wanted you to buy its big brother cameras.
PaulSnowcat
Well... It was a good try. But selling N1 for a price of cameras with larger sensors was a mistake. They should cost twice less and the system could be alive now, especially it's unique AW series, that clearly should be updated more.
Anyway, I hope Nikon got some experience from this story that will be used in coming ML production.
They should cost twice less
I think the term you're looking for is half as much.
Does twice less rhyme with priceless? I kind of like it. Has a nice ring to it.
Sony sells RX100's for far more than the price of larger APS-C mirrorless and even more than some Full Frame cameras (D610, 6D), and yet they are still around. The price was not the issue, especially for the performance they offered. I think it was more to do with the fact Nikon completely ignored the lens side of things. They even had a lens roadmap that they ignored. They also changed accessories, batteries, and ergonomics throughout the ranges which wasn't great. It was just too difficult to invest in and build a system around.
Yes, half the price :) Sorry, English is not my native language, sometimes I make such mistakes...
No worries! English is my native language and I make plenty of mistakes as well. Haha.
RIP Nikon 1!
KyleSlamchez
Lets hope they figured out how to upscale the superb Nikon 1 liveview autofocus to a full-frame mirrorless camera. Lord knows they never implemented it into any of their dslr's!
That was from Aptina. They were bought out, which is why Nikon had to move to Sony for the J5.
barondla
Nikon and Canon both have the same problem. Rarely, if ever, have they designed a completely new winning concept from the ground up. Neither invented the slr. They merely incrementally improved them over a 50+ year run. They did a good job at this. Now they are tasked with reinventing a new camera from the ground up.
They are capable of building practically anything. Knowing what to build is the key. They are in very uncharted waters. Their strategy may be the smartest. Let other companies spend their resources to figure out what people want, then jump. We shall see.
This "strategy" could also backfire and Canon/Nikon could lose major market share. Tough time to be in business.
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We've just added a pair of compact mirrorless cameras to our studio test scene - the Nikon 1 J5 and Samsung NX500. The J5 brings a 1"-type 20.8MP BSI-CMOS sensor to Nikon's entry-level mirrorless lineup. The NX500 is Samsung's scaled down version of its flagship NX1, using the same 28MP APS-C BSI-CMOS sensor. See how each camera performs in our studio scene. Read more
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When it rains, it pours - that was definitely the case this week, both outside our office windows (Thunder! In Seattle!) and in terms of content on the site. We posted our Sony a7 II review, got out shooting with Nikon's newest DX-format DSLR, and reviewed another Nikon crop sensor camera. Don't be an April fool - take a look back and get caught up. Read more
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While Nikon's DSLRs tend to get the most attention, its 1-series mirrorless cameras have become more and more capable since their introduction in 2011. The company's latest offering is the Nikon 1 J5, which sports a more upscale, classic look and some notable changes inside and out. We dug into its features and have put together a slideshow that displays the highlights. Read more
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The Nikon 1 J5 has been announced as the latest member of Nikon's mirrorless lineup. It offers a more traditional shape and feel with a contoured grip and a command dial. Its 1"-type 20.8MP BSI-CMOS sensor offers a boost in resolution over its predecessor, and is capable of 4K video capture at 15 fps. Read more
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I have been receiving hundreds of heartfelt emails and written letters of appreciation for my work. I read and love each one and the mind/soul who is is trying to see and know more truths. My 1979 to 2019 path has been so difficult that your emails of positive support invigorate me to keep trying harder. I hope we have that worldwide headline yet this year that We’re Not Alone In This Universe and the E.T.s Here and Out There Are Friendly, Neutral and Hostile — like life on Earth!
Why should Homo sapiens sapiens be kept perpetually dumb and blind by Power Brokers about our genetically manipulated origins by other advanced cosmic intelligences that have interacted with Earth and this solar system for millions of years, coming and going in deep layers of Earth’s true history? We humans are babies in the gigantic Cosmos. But our souls know more.
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New Proof That Mysterious Fast Radio Bursts Have Emerged from Two Different Galaxies.
“Our newly discovered FRB is called 180924. We determined it originated in a galaxy about 4 billion light-years away from Earth in the constellation Grus, the crane.”
— CSIRO’s Australian SKA Pathfinder Radio Telescope
A Mysterious White Spot in Martian Sky and Surprising Methane Spike On the Red Planet.
“Cosmic ray particles accelerated to near the speed of light can shoot into our solar system and can hit the Curiosity rover camera images leaving a bright spot.”
— Doug Ellison, NASA Technician with Curiosity rover camera
“The first step to understanding the ultimate question — what is the origin of the Martian methane? — is to understand where it is released.”
— Planetary scientist Marco Giuranna, Ph.D., Italian National Institute for AstrophysicsClick for report.
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Part 3: 6-Fingered, 6-Toed Autopsy of Alien Humanoids After May 31, 1947, UFO Disc Crash
“Medical doctors generally agree the surgery in the Santilli film is consistent with a dissection procedure on a real body and that the oozing blood along the cut lines indicated the body was either fresh or had been kept very cold immediately upon death.”
— Professional observation to Linda from medical doctors who have screened the alleged Army military cameraman’s May to June 1947 16 mm film of humanoid dissections
Part 2: Leaked 11-Page Memorandum from Physicist Eric Davis to Bob Bigelow, NIDS
“Alien Autopsy film/video is real, the alien cadaver is real, and the cadaver seen in the film/video is the same as the photos Kit saw at the Pentagon during briefing # 2.”
— Physicist Eric W. Davis, working for National Inst. of Discovery Science (NIDS) in March 23, 2001, in Memorandum to Robert Bigelow, NIDS Executive DirectorClick for report.
Part 1: Leaked 15-Page “EWD Notes” About UFOs, E.T.s and Back-Engineering UFO Tech.
“Program manager said they didn’t know where it (UFO) was from — it was technology that was not of this Earth — not made by man — not by human hands.”
— Allegedly former Director, Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) and Retired USN Vice Admiral Thomas R. Wilson talking with physicist Eric W. Davis, October 16, 2002, in car parked in EG&G parking lot, Las Vegas, NevadaClick for report.
President Donald Trump Says Navy Pilots “Seeing and Watching” for UFOs.
June 16, 2019 Washington, D. C. – President Donald Trump was asked by ABC News commentator George Stephanopoulos in his weekend news program This Week with George Stephanopoulos: “As President, you have access to all the information in the world — all the mysteries out there. I was struck the past couple of weeks of reading more and more reports about U. S. Navy pilots seeing lots and lots of UFOs. What do you make of that?”
Trump: “I think it’s probably — I want them to think what ever they think. They do say — I’ve seen and I’ve read and I’ve heard and I did have one very brief meeting on it. They say they are seeing UFOs. Do I believe it? Not particularly.”
Stephanopoulos: “Do you think you would know if there is evidence of extraterrestrials?”
Trump: “Well, I think our great pilots would know. And some of them really see things that are a little bit different than in the past. So we’re going to see. We’re watching and you’ll be the first to know.”
See ThisWeek. UFO video frame provided by TTSA, taken aboard a U. S. Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet in 2004, captured by Raytheon advanced targeting forward-looking infrared (ATFLIR) pod.
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Steam Shower Introduction
Ahhh. The oasis that is a steam shower. It’s perfectly relaxing and potentially very good for you. It’s also pretty affordable. But once you’ve decided you want a steam shower (or at least learn more about them), what else do you need to know?
There are many details that go into the creation of a residential steam shower, from selecting the tile to choosing the right control. However, the heart of every steam room is the steam generator. Without this component, there would be no steam. Therefore, it is important to know exactly how this unit works and what to look for when comparing models. Make a selection so you can reliably enjoy the relaxation and health benefits of your steam shower for many years to come.
Producing Steam
As we all learned in science class, water (a liquid) turns to steam (a gas) when it is heated to boiling. This occurs at the temperature of 212°F at sea level. In a steam bath it is the generator’s job to heat water to this temperature. Water passes from a water line into the steam generator. An electric heating element raises the temperature of the water to the boiling point. A pipe moves the steam from the generator to the shower enclosure. The steam is released from an outlet called the steam head.
Here’s another science class fact. In the United States it’s important to select a steam generator that operates on 240 volts. Many inferior imported generators on the market are designed for 220 volts. While one of these generators will function, the lifetime of the unit will be shortened.
Different Methods of Producing Steam
While the scientific process of turning water into steam is generally the same in every generator, there are some differences between steam shower manufacturers that can change your experience. For example, some generators use one large heating element. Others use two or more smaller heating elements, offering increased control over the exact temperature of the steam. Whereas a single heating element can be either on or off, having two or more elements allows the option of having only one on at a time. This means that steam is always being produced by one element or the other, sometimes referred to as “soft steam.”
A method called “proportional steam” uses multiple heating elements. It also usually takes into account the temperature of the room and other factors to further control heating cycles. This prevents uncomfortable temperature fluctuations inside the shower.
Steam Speed
Some generator manufacturers tout the speed with which their units produce steam. These generators utilize one of two basic methods. The first is similar to the way the boiler in your home operates. A water tank keeps warm water at the ready at all times. The other method is to run electricity directly through the water, which can create steam within a minute or so. Both methods can use way more electricity than just simply turning on the unit 10 to 15 minutes before use.
Most manufacturers offer speedy options, such as InstaMist by Steamist, which promises “a generous volume of steam in under a minute.” However, these models may not be as economical or energy efficient due to increased power usage and even additional charges by the manufacturer In this case, you’ll have to decide how important the speed of steam production is to you. Many users find it just fine to turn on the steam and come back in ten minutes or so.
Size, Appearance, and Materials
The size of your steam generator will ultimately be determined by the size and construction details of your shower enclosure. Check out our Steam Shower Sizing Guide if you need help determining the right size steam generator for your space. If your generator is too small for the space, it will not create a fully immersive steam experience. If it’s too large, it can be wasteful. Size also comes into play when deciding where to locate the generator.
Most manufacturers offer “compact” models—generally about the size of a briefcase—that can be tucked away in a closet, attic, or other nearby space. If you don’t have a closet or attic space you can use, you might consider hiding the generator under bench seating. (This will also give you a place to towel off after your steam shower.) Because it will be hidden, the appearance of the unit is not of particular concern, but the materials should be. For example, a stainless steel tank is best for durability.
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A quietly operating unit is ideal for a satisfying steam shower. However, be aware that most steam generators will make some kind of noise. The release of steam from the unit may be audible. The real concern is the sound of any mechanical components inside the generator. Common noise culprits include the valves that are responsible for bringing water into the generator or moving it between chambers. There are quieter alternatives, such as old-fashioned mechanical floats, but these can be less reliable than their more modern counterparts. The decision to include an audio system in your steam shower may also influence your selection on this point.
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Carly Fiorina: Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin "Have a Lot in Common"
The presidential candidate also serenaded Jimmy Fallon with a song she wrote for her dog, Snickers.
By Mattie Kahn
During a visit to The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on Monday, Carly Fiorina continued to celebrate her widely praised performance at the GOP debate last week and her recent bump in national polls.
Drawing on her own experience, the presidential hopeful told Fallon that the United States is the only country in which "you can go from being a secretary to the chief executive of the largest company in the world to running for president. I want to make sure that every American, regardless of what they look like, how they start or their circumstances, has the opportunity to find their God-given gifts."
The contention gave Fallon the chance to probe Fiorina on fellow candidate Ben Carson's recent statement that a Muslim should not be elected president.
I think that's wrong," Fiorina said. "It says in our Constitution that religion cannot be a test for office." When Fallon asked whether she would be "fine" with a Muslim commander-in-chief, she was unequivocal: "Yes, I would be fine with that."
She was less serene when Fallon mentioned rival Donald Trump, who has said that he would like to meet with Vladimir Putin while the Russian leader is in New York for the 2015 United Nations Summit. "The two of them have a lot in common," said Fiorina, who has frequently touted her own interaction with Putin, adding, "we'll just leave it at that." But Fiorina made no explicit reference to the respective hairlines of the blowhards, which is what they call in politics a "missed opportunity."
She did not, however, lose out when it came time to wrap up the interview. Fiorina treated the crowd to an original take on "Rock Around the Clock," which she rewrote for her dog, Snickers.
Mattie Kahn Mattie Kahn is a writer who lives in New York.
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Teens Seem Very Confused About Whether Women Should Work
Don't worry, little lady, just finish the laundry and let the big men do the hard stuff.
By Jaya Saxena
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Teens! At this point we're basically relying on them to save the world, and it's heartening to see that so many of them are woke as hell. But according to new research by sociology professors from the University of Maryland and Union College, today's high school seniors have some pretty backwards ideas about women and family dynamics.
The researchers examined a survey that, for 40 years, has been asking high school seniors their ideas about women and men in the workplace and the home. And for a long time it was showing a steady uptick in support for egalitarian roles. But there's been a rise in 18-year-olds who think that in a heterosexual partnership, it's best if the man works while the woman takes care of the home.
In 1994, 58 percent of American high school seniors disagreed with the statement "Male breadwinner–female homemaker family is the best household arrangement." In 2014, the number of students who disagreed dropped to 42 percent.
This seems to be in direct opposition to other findings of the survey, which showed that more high school seniors than ever thought "a working mother can establish just as warm and secure a relationship with her children as a mother who does not work," and the number who thought "women should be considered as seriously as men for jobs as executives or politicians" has held steady at around 91 percent since 1994.
So what is going on that teens think women should have more opportunities but just not take them? The researchers' theory is that while we're all for equality, most people still have some gender essentialist ideas that men and women are naturally really different. "Even though 'a woman should have exactly the same job opportunities as a man,' women may be thought to choose different types of work because those occupations feel more consistent with their identity as women," they write. Let's not even get started on what this would imply for same-sex couples.
Feminists often say that what's most important is giving women choices. That also means making sure the alternatives are equal. A woman may be able to choose whether to work or be a housewife, but when one of those choices is more readily endorsed and supported by the culture, it becomes the easier path to take.
Teens still may be redeemed. According to the General Social Survey, while the number of 18- to 25-year-olds who thought women should stay at home rose to 24 percent in 2014, it was down to 15 percent in 2016. So maybe the takeaway is that teens change their minds a lot.
Jaya Saxena I'm a writer and author from New York City who covers everything from sex to culture to witchcraft.
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How Much One Female CEO Makes
Create + Cultivate's Jaclyn Johnson told us.
Earlier this month, 600 women invaded Brooklyn wearing millennial pink shirts and Catbird stacked rings. But they weren't coming for avocado toast and unicorn lattes—they were there for Create & Cultivate, a conference that fosters female leadership in business, tech, and the creative arts.
With speakers like Gloria Steinem and our own Nikki Ogunnaike, the event is part of a C & C tour that's hit Atlanta, Los Angeles, Chicago, Austin, and soon, Maui. (Nice, right?) The organization has even hit spinoff status, launching their first list—called Create & Cultivate 100—of female role models, and recording their advice for internet consumption.
Who made this happen? Jaclyn Johnson, a 30-something woman who turned her First Big Fail—a digital job gone wrong—into a Next Big Thing. We spoke with the California resident about what she's learned, who she's watching, and (yep) exactly how much money she makes.
Thousands of women attend Create + Cultivate conferences. What's the most common career question they ask?
It's different in every city, but the universal theme that keeps popping up is "When do I quit my fulltime job? When do I 'out' myself as an entrepreneur?"
Well, I've found that women won't say "I'm an entrepreneur" or "I'm a business owner" until they're successful, whereas most guys don't have that problem. Women, they want to build the company, finance the company, run the company, and then maybe they'll give themselves the credit. We need to work on that.
You started C & C before Trump became president. Has your mission changed since the last election?
Coming off the Women's March and the election, there's a lot of politically focused conversations about being a woman in the workplace. We want to tackle that and want to talk about that at the conferences, because it seems like the most pressing thing for us. But also, for women, there's a lot of interest on maternity leave and healthcare.
There must be a lot of healthcare talk right now.
Some of our attendees have small businesses or work for small businesses. How do they tackle healthcare, parental leave, and things like that at a small company? Nobody's talking about it. Everyone assumes, "Okay, you have a job, then you have healthcare." What about people with a million side hustles? Employees, freelancers, bosses, right now, everybody has reached a tipping point where we need help. And that can't happen until we talk about it.
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Thank you @createcultivate for having me moderate a wonderful, informative, and interesting panel today!! @kattanita @lainyhedaya @carly @thehappilyeva @taza you guys are incredibly whip smart and I learned so much!!A post shared by Nikki Ogunnaike (@nikkiogun) on May 6, 2017 at 1:43pm PDT
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Who's been the most useful speaker you've heard?
The founder of Shabby Chic in Dallas spoke about going bankrupt. That's powerful. Women feel like they can relate to that. Raising $150 million is impressive, absolutely. But struggling, going bankrupt, and starting over, that's another level of inspiring. And it plays into my story a lot.
You failed?
Oh sure. I worked at CitySearch in New York. I was transferred to LA. I got laid off within 3 months. It was the worst. I had left my home, where I was the career girl. I was blowing up and making money, and then boom… I was devastated. It took a chunk of my personal identity. But the more I shared what happened to me, the more inspired other people seemed to be, because I bounced back! And for so long, I was so embarrassed! I was ashamed!
So you encourage your panelists to talk about bad choices.
And bad business-partner breakups. Credit card debt. Nobody wants to talk about that. But when you start talking about it, the more it helps women everywhere, and therefore helps you.
Your panels have had Nicole Richie, Chelsea Handler, and Lauren Conrad on them. Were you one of those Insta-Girls with lots of famous friends before you started your company?
Not at all. You have to believe me. This is something I always tell people. When I first started out, I would cold-email people and ask if they'd speak. The first person I got was Garance Doré. I was like, "I'm a big fan, please come speak at our conference." And she wrote back. 99% of my job is following up. And then those people have a good experience, and tell their friends. We got Rachel Zoe to speak, and then Rachel Zoe told Jessica Alba that she had to speak. I am not friends with Chelsea Handler, but everyone wants to put their voice out there, and we can give them a great platform.
Many female-owned businesses that are blowing up right now, like Honest Company and Ouai, have great products but also a huge celebrity tie-in. Is fame necessary for success?
I think obviously, it helps. Something that's skyrocketed our growth is that every 4-6 months, we do a conference with 55 super-awesome women, many of them have crazy online followings, and all of them are promoting us. Obviously that's impactful. But there's a million ways to grow a company. You can be a groundswell brand. Look at Outdoor Voices. Look at Reformation.
You've got to want it, bad. Good reminder from our forever girl crush, @rebeccaminkoff. #createcultivatenycA post shared by CREATE & CULTIVATE (@createcultivate) on May 6, 2017 at 3:24pm PDT
Female empowerment is becoming a mall trend. You can get a "feminist" tee at every teen shopping site. Is this helping women in the workplace, or trivializing the message?
Oh, I call it femme-vertizing! We talk about this all the time… look, we're not gonna sell t-shirts that say "Feminist" at Create & Cultivate. That's not helpful. What's helpful is giving women advice and bringing them together. But if a high school girl wants to wear a "feminist" shirt to school, am I mad? Absolutely not. That's great. It's just not what we do. We're a different kind of business.
I like that you admit you're a business. There's this belief that women doing anything with social change shouldn't make money…
That we can be rich or we can be impactful, but we can't be both? I know. I've never been anything but transparent that Create & Cultivate is a business. It's a good business and it does good work and helps people, but it functions because of money. And money isn't a four letter word. Making money is not a bad thing. Women like accolades, not numbers. That's bizarre. We should be asking for money without apologies… I read this article that said, we can't close the wage gap if we have no clue how much women are making, or how much we should be paying ourselves. So let's talk about it.
Okay. I'm a freelancer and I made about $160k last year. How about you?
Last year was a really good year for me, because I sold a company [to Small Girls PR]. So last year, I made $700k. But usually it's around $160k. I'm definitely the breadwinner in my situation and it's funny.
In light of #TaxDay coming up on Tuesday (don't freak...we'll get through it together), we're getting down and dirty on the realities of financial health. #OTB We're talking cash-money: from building that emergency savings fund you keep hearing about to actually planning for the retirement you want (spoiler alert: start TODAY), we're covering it all. It's time to get serious about your , and start living your best (financial) life ⚡️. Link in bio. by @dixieandtwine ✏️ by Colleen Wilson of @collaboratechicagoA post shared by CREATE & CULTIVATE (@createcultivate) on Apr 16, 2017 at 9:39pm PDT
That idea makes me thrilled and a little nervous.
Past relationships have been a struggle. There's been a lot of angst about it. With [my husband] it's very natural. We don't share finances. We might down the line, but we don't right now. We're very progressive. We share our mortgage, but other things, he's like, "You earned that. I'm proud of you. That's awesome." But it's also like, "You work late, I'll handle stuff at the house." And it's very transparent. When you have power struggle, that's when a relationship ends… And I would say to you, and other women, that it's ok to make your own rules when it comes to relationships. That's so important, because it was always a point of contention.
How'd you meet?
Tinder!
You have a sign that says "Collaboration Over Competition." But when I'm up for a job and another person gets it, I have a moment of real resentment. And I wonder, "What if there isn't enough work to go around?" Can you address that?
Of course. This is a really important conversation to have right now. I've experienced that feeling. Most women have experienced it. But the bottom line, which we both know, is that we have to keep pushing each other forward to succeed. The evidence is overwhelming that collaboration makes you more opportunities. And if you didn't get [an opportunity], it wasn't meant for you. The woman who got the job is not taking up your space or your purpose. We all need to claim our space. And then we all need to pay it forward to other women from our successes. Competition and collaboration can happen from the same impulse.
Words of wisdom @createcultivateA post shared by Nikki Ogunnaike (@nikkiogun) on May 7, 2017 at 11:44am PDT
Is female competition ever a good thing?
Yeah, economically! Competition breeds more purchasing, and it breeds more excitement. But that kind of competition—you know, like, I have a makeup company, you have a makeup company—is rooted in respect. Plotting other women's failures takes so much energy and won't ultimately help you. Plus, there's no room for that kind of energy in today's social climate. We don't have the luxury to tear each other down. When a door opens for one of us, we need to go through it and then we need to build doors for someone else. And if we can't find a door, we need to ask if someone can help us find one. That's my theory on it. That's where every woman needs her head at right now. We worked so hard to get here. We're scared to lose [our rights]. So now is the time to put our guns away and focus on helping each other.
Faran Krentcil Editor at Large, ELLE.com "Her beauty and her brain go not together." —William Shakespeare
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Posted on July 29, 2015 by Drak Bibliophile
“Not yet.” He could just picture what the dispatcher would say about a criminal identification made purely on the basis of a smile. Especially a smile he and Redko had had to hack into official government records to see in the first place. “Get the picture first. Then send it to them and tell them he’s a person of interest or something — say whatever you need to say to get them to pick him up.”
“Got it,” Redko said. “What about you?
“I’m going to check out some parking ramps,” Chomps said. “And watch yourself, okay?”
“Bet on it,” Redko said. “You, too.”
The six workmen had collected some large, heavy-looking bags from the rear of the van, and as Chomps continued down the street five of the men strode off into the nearest of the three parking tunnels, leaving the sixth leaning against the vehicle’s side. At least Chomps wouldn’t have to bother with that one — if there was a freshly-killed body in there he’d probably hear the workmen’s screams all the way out here when they spotted it. If Cascans were too manly for screams, he’d know when they beckoned silently but frantically to their loitering coworker.
Chomps frowned. Only the man leaning against the van wasn’t looking into the tunnel where he could be beckoned to. In fact, he was looking everywhere but the tunnel: at the street, on the walkways, up at the windows of the surrounding buildings, and at Chomps. Maybe even especially at Chomps.
And there was something about his stance and expression that was kicking off quiet alarms in the back of Chomps’s brain.
The man wasn’t just watching the van, or loafing off.
He was on guard duty.
And Chomps was headed straight toward him. Toward him, and whatever the others had gone into the tunnel to do.
Too late to turn back. The guard had him locked, and any sudden changes in direction would instantly brand him as suspicious. If the workmen were the source of the gunshots earlier, suspicion was the last thing Chomps could afford. There was no cover anywhere nearby, either, even if going to ground while unarmed wasn’t a totally useless waste of effort. Calling the cops was out, too — he was already too close to the guard for that.
Which left him really only one option. In for a centicred, the old saying whispered through his mind, in for a credit.
The workman and van were four steps away. Bracing himself, Chomps walked right up to him.
“Hi, there,” he said, putting on his best embarrassed smile. “Can you help me? I met a girl last night, and she asked me to pick up her car this morning. Is that the garage down there?”
“Yes,” the man said. His eyes flicked to the RMN logo on Chomps’s sweatshirt. “What was her name?”
“Sylvia, I think,” Chomps said. “Or Linda, or Katie. Something like that. I’m still working through the fog. Thanks.”
He headed down the tunnel, feeling the man’s eyes on his back. Whatever they were up to down here, they would hopefully shy away from the straight-up murder of a foreign national. That was the sort of thing that would likely kick them to the top of the Cascans’ find-and-nail list, and no one wanted that kind of trouble.
He just hoped they were smart enough to follow that same impeccable logic.
There was an open door off the tunnel to his left. Three steps away from it, Chomps lowered his eyes to his waist, fumbling in his side pocket as if looking for something. He passed the door, shot a quick look up from beneath his eyebrows, and continued on without slowing.
The glance hadn’t shown him much. But it had shown him enough.
Two of the workmen, kneeling beside a pair of long black sacks lying on the floor.
One of those workmen scrambling to his feet, as if belatedly trying to block the view.
Another door behind them opening into a small room, with three more workmen crouching beside something on the floor.
Something Chomps was pretty damn sure was a body.
He worked his pocket another two steps, finally retrieving the key to his locker aboard Damocles. Letting it dangle ostentatiously from his fingers, he continued down the tunnel, which he could see now made a hard right fifty meters ahead, presumably into the garage proper. Once out of sight of the men behind him, he would call the police, try again to convince them to get their butts over here, then find some place to go to ground until they showed up.
He turned the corner into the parking garage proper without anyone shooting him in the back. Puffing out a sigh of relief, he started to key his uni-link as he looked for an empty parking slot where he could go to ground. The closest was about halfway down the first line —
“You!” a voice growled from behind him. “Hold up.”
Chomps clenched his teeth. He’d hoped they would be slower on the uptake. Unfortunately, with nothing but deserted, echoing parking garage in front of him, there was nothing to do but continue playing stupid. He turned his head to look over his shoulder, coming to a casual halt as he did so.
Two of the workmen were striding toward him, their faces cool and suspicious. Neither was holding a weapon, but both had significant bulges in their right-hand side pockets and another inside the chest fastening strip. “You look lost,” one of them said, his gaze dropping briefly to the uni-link blinking its ready signal on Chomps’ wrist. “You looking for someone?”
“Not someone; something,” Chomps corrected. “A car. I met a girl at a party last night, and she asked me to come over here this morning and get her car for her.” He held up his key.
“She did, huh?” the second man said, eyeing the key. “Bad news, buddy — you’ve been chumped. That thing’s not a car key.”
“Well, sure it is,” Chomps insisted, peering at the key. “It’s the same size as my car key back on Manticore. What else could it be?”
“What kind of car did she say it was?” the second man asked.
Chomps thought quickly. One of the cars parked near the hotel had had the word Picassorey on the rear. “A light-blue Picassoree,” he said, mentally crossing his fingers.
The second man guffawed. “You mean a Picasso Rey?”
“Oh,” Chomps said, wincing. Sometimes playing it stupid was easier than expected. “Sorry. It was noisy in the bar.”
“Yeah, well, that’s still not a car key,” the man said. “Not on Casca.”
“Really?” Chomps frowned at the key. “Well, hell. I really thought she was interested. I guess not.” Jamming the key back in his pocket, he started to head back up the tunnel.
In unison, the men took casual sideways steps to block his path. “What’s your hurry?” the second man asked, all traces of amusement gone from his face.
“You just said she lied to me,” Chomps reminded him, letting his expression go confused. “I guess I’ll head back and join my squad. We’re all supposed to be out there running anyway.”
“Yeah, you don’t want to PO the CO,” the man who’d glanced at his uni-link commented. “That who you were going to call?”
“Huh?” Chomps blinked at him, then produced his very best sheepish grin as he held up his arm. “Oh, this? No, no — I was going to call the girl. From the party. She gave me her com combo, so I was thinking I’d ask where the car was. Pretty dumb, I guess?”
“Or maybe she just gave you the wrong key, like you said,” the other man said. “Go ahead — let’s hear what she has to say.”
And as Chomps’s grandfather used to say, the crapspreader had just reversed gear.
They weren’t completely sure of what he might or might not have seen, or at least not sure enough to drop him on the spot. But they were obviously suspicious as hell.
And he’d just painted himself into a corner, He could hardly contact the cops now, not while his new playmates were watching and listening. But if he didn’t call someone, they’d damned well know he’d been playing them.
But who on Casca could he call? No matter how Chomps pitched a story like this, he knew that none of the women in his division would catch on fast enough. If the workmen insisted he put his uni-link on speaker — and as he looked into their faces he realized that was exactly what they were planning to do — the puzzled response from the other end of the conversation would damn him in double-march time.
They might be hesitant about killing an offworlder. In fact, there was a fair chance their insistence that he call his imaginary girlfriend was some stalling of their own. One of the other men back there was very probably having a quick consult with some off-scene boss to decide whether Chomps was ignorant and stupid and could be turned loose or whether he’d seen too much and needed to be silenced.
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Trump victory overshadows Japan's growth
By Euronews •et; last updated: 14/11/2016
Japan’s economic growth was stronger than expected between July and September.
A recovery in exports meant gross domestic product expanded again.
The world’s third-largest economy grew by 2.2 percent in the third quarter compared to the same period last year – well up on the 0.7 percent increase from April to June.
Exports grew 2.0 percent, the fastest gain in a year, but the increase was driven by potentially one-off factors such as a boost in shipments of smartphone parts.
In addition domestic spending was weak and it is unclear if it will improve which is increasing concerns about how sustainable that recovery is.
Trump policy uncertainty
Japan is export dependent and there is now a lot of uncertainty over those exports following Donald Trump’s victory in the US presidential election.
There are concerns about the possible derailing of a trade pact that is central to Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s plans to revive growth, including kick-starting the export sector.
Trump has expressed strong opposition to the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), a 12-nation agreement spanning some 40 percent of the global economy. The pact is now considered dead.
The US and Japan are the two biggest members, but the trade deal became a hot-button issue during the US election campaign, with critics including Trump saying it would cost American jobs.
Businesses fret over #Trump victory – The Japan News https://t.co/mByA9V05U0#JapanEconomy#TPP#トランプpic.twitter.com/myg7FFJaUf
— The Japan News (@The_Japan_News) November 11, 2016
Bank of Japan optimistic
As the latest growth figures were announced, Bank of Japan Governor Haruhiko Kuroda maintained his optimistic view of the economy, saying it was on track for a moderate expansion as exports and output rebounded thanks to an expected improvement in the global economy.
But he acknowledged that private consumption was “somewhat lacking momentum” and making some companies hesitant to raise the prices of their goods and services – potentially delaying achievement of the central bank’s 2 percent inflation target.
The bank has said it is now looking at reaching that by March 2019 – four years later than its original timetable.
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Inner Workings of Atomically Thin Transistors
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Image courtesy of Keji Lai, University of Texas at Austin
(Left) Mixing the power of scanning probe microscopy with microwaves (similar to those used to heat your food) has resulted in a new way to image materials. The schematic on the left shows how microwaves, focused by a scanning probe tip, can be used to reveal the internal structures of a working device made of atomically thin molybdenum disulfide (MoS2). (Right) The resulting image maps the conductivity of the device and shows the difference in the structures when the MoS2 device is barely turned on (upper right, showing that the edges of the atomic sheet are still conductive) and when the device is on (lower right, showing thread-like imperfections).
To build better computer chips in the future, researchers are exploring devices built on atomically thin, two-dimensional materials such as molybdenum disulfide (MoS2). These devices are the basic elements for the on and off switches for computer processing. Scientists at the University of Texas at Austin devised an imaging tool. It visualizes the distribution of electrical conductance during the normal operation of MoS2 transistors. In doing so, the team found one-dimensional conductive edges. These edges may carry enough current for functional devices. They also revealed flaws that need to be eliminated in future material preparations and device fabrication.
Devices based on high-quality materials with novel functions, beyond those in use today, are desired for next-generation electronics and photonics. Peering into the active devices while they operate can provide critical insight for further improvements of the material quality and device processing. Taking advantage of the newly discovered conductive edges, it may be possible to only use these one-dimensional channels and substantially reduce the power loss in transistors.
The understanding of microscopic properties of atomically thin materials, such as molybdenum disulfide (MoS2), is of fundamental importance for application of this class of materials (transition-metal dichalcogenides) in electronics and photonics. Because of various imperfections at the edges and interior of these atomically thin sheets, electrons moving on the atomic planes experience spatially nonuniform electric fields, whose effect on the charge transport has not been fully studied. Using a specialized technique known as near-field scanning microwave impedance microscopy, scientists at the University of Texas at Austin peered into a working MoS2 field-effect transistor with the same device configuration as the building blocks in our computer chips. Interestingly, as the devices were gradually turned on, electrical conduction began at the edges of the atomic sheets before appearing in the interior. They explained the results by theoretical calculations that take the atomic configurations at the edges into account. With further improvement of the material quality, these one-dimensional channels may even carry sufficient current to substantially reduce the power loss in future devices. Scientists will need to minimize the defects in the material, which manifest themselves as thread-like features with lower conductance than the background in the microwave images, for future material preparations and device fabrications. The simultaneous device operation and local imaging experiments pave the way for both fundamental research and practical applications on these fascinating materials.
Keji Lai
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The microwave imaging of the materials was supported by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), Office of Science, Basic Energy Sciences, under an Early Career Award. The device fabrication was partially supported by the Welch Foundation and Office of Naval Research and Nanomanufacturing Systems for Mobile Computing and Energy Technologies (NASCENT) Engineering Research Center. Theoretical calculations were supported by China 973 Program, DOE, and the Welch Foundation.
D. Wu, X. Li, L. Luan, X. Wu, W. Li, M.N. Yogeesh, R. Ghosh, Z. Chu, D. Akinwande, Q. Niu, and K. Lai, "Uncovering edge states and electrical inhomogeneity in MoS2 field-effect transistors ." Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences USA 113, 8583-8588 (2016). [DOI: 10.1073/pnas.1605982113]
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How Fifers are being charged more for Odeon cinema tickets
Odeon in Dunfermline is more expensive than even the big city Odeon outlets.
Scott McCartney
Published: 11:35 Updated: 11:38 Thursday 02 August 2018
Fifers are being charged more for cinema tickets than film fans in nearby cities, even though the cinemas are being run by the same company.
With still no cinema deal for Kirkcaldy, those who want to catch the latest blockbusters have to travel to the outskirts of Dunfermline to the Odeon, where they will be charged more for a ticket than Odeon outlets in Edinburgh or Dundee.
Dunfermline Odeon's ticket prices are the highest for every category.
Big city branches of Odeon, like Lothian Road in Edinburgh, charge £12.25 for a single adult ticket, while Dunfermline costs £13.50 for the same film showing at the same time.
Dundee is also even cheaper than Fife, with an adult ticket coming in at just £11.25.
Click here to sign the petition to help bring a cinema to Kirkcaldy
And families are paying even more! A family ticket in Dunfermline costs £9.25 per person, compared to just £5.75 in Edinburgh – meaning Fifers are paying 69% more.
How do the prices add up?
Mission Impossible, Tuesday, 8.20pm, 2D
Adult: £13.50
Child: £10.75
Teen: £11.75
Senior: £12.25
Family (per person): £9.25
Edinburgh, Lothian Road
Family (per person): £8
With travel costs added in, it means that it is cheaper for Kirkcaldy film fans to catch a train to Edinburgh and watch a film there, rather than get the two buses to Dunfermline Leisure Park.
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The Press looked at the three biggest current blockbusters which were all showing at the same times; Mission Impossible – Fallout, Incredibles 2, and Mama Mia, Here We Go Again.In each case, every type of ticket at the Dunfermline Odeon cost more than the Edinburgh or Dundee Odeons.
A spokesperson for Odeon confirmed that the prices were different, though did not explain why.
The spokesperson said: “Like many cinemas, theatres and leisure venues, our ticket prices vary depending on location, the type of entertainment we’re showing, seat type, screen type, time since release, the age of our guests and the number of people booking at one time (for example family tickets are cheaper than buying separately).
“This gives our guests plenty of choice and the opportunity to enjoy discounts and promotions during quieter periods, with all pricing options clearly listed in our cinemas and online.”
Kirkcaldy has been without a cinema of its own since Odeon, who owned the ABC on the High Street, closed it in November 2000.
It means that the Dunfermline Odeon, the only mainstream outlet in Fife, effectively has a captive audience and can charge more as a result.
The news demonstrates yet another reason why Kirkcaldy needs a cinema of its own. It would make it far more likely that ticket prices would remain more competitive and Fifers wouldn’t be charged over the odds to watch the latest blockbuster movies.
Right now it is easier and cheaper to make the 25-mile train journey to Edinburgh and visit a cinema there, than to catch two buses to the Dunfermline Odeon just nine miles away.
Kirkcaldy MSP David Torrance said he felt Fifers were being squeezed because of the lack of competition.
“It’s unfair that Fife film fans are being charged more than in Edinburgh or Dundee. It seems like Odeon can charge what they like because people from Kirkcaldy don’t have much of a choice.
“That’s why it’s important that people back the Fife Free Press campaign to bring a cinema to Kirkcaldy.
“Sign the petition and make your voice heard to show cinema operators that there’s a lot of support.
“A cinema for the town centre would do a great deal to help regenerate the area and give a boost to the night-time economy.
“That means more business and greater footfall for bars and restaurants nearby, which means more jobs in the local area.”
Join the thousands calling for a cinema in Kirkcaldy
Almost 2500 people have signed our petition calling for a cinema in Kirkcaldy – and we still have a huge number of forms to collect!
That is exactly the message we want to send to LaSalle Investments, who run the Mercat Shopping Centre – which has a planning bid in to develop a cinema – and any operators looking to come to Scotland.
Councillors are expected to consider the application when they meet in August.
But if approved – and all sources say it will be – that will only give the Mercat permission to create a cinema or leisure complex on the site of the now demolished swimming pool. It means the package the centre can offer an operator is more attractive – but, right now, it doesn’t have one.
Vue, whose name was widely touted for Kirkcaldy, are out of the picture.
Our campaign, which has the backing of councillors across all parties, our MSP and MP and local businesses, aims to put pressure on LaSalle to deliver the leisure complex that is critical to the future direction of our town centre.
And it also sends a clear message to any operator looking to invest that Kirkcaldy should be top of their agenda.
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Cigar Smokers You’ll See On the Screen
March 11, 2016 By Truman Leave a Comment
In this day and age, we’re all aware that smoking as a habit is bad for your health and the health of the people around you. It’s expensive, the smoke damages inside environments, etc., etc., etc. But that doesn’t mean that we can’t, as film and TV watchers, appreciate the sentiments and the energy that comes from an on-screen smoking scene or character. It’s part of our cultural lexicon, and shouldn’t necessarily be judged from a hyper-realistic perspective.
To that end, some of the more famous cigar smokers, specifically, that you’ll see on the screen include Hannibal from the A-Team, Wolverine, Tony Montana, Gomez Addams, and Tony Soprano. In each case, the cigar or the habit was part of the emotional plot line, and can be appreciated as such.
Hannibal From the A-Team
There are so many iconic memories that people share from the A-Team series, it’s hard to list them all. The music, the van, the one-liners, and of course the final smile and cigar that always came from Hannibal. For many teenagers of that era, this was their first look at cigars and what they could mean and represent from a cinematic perspective, and the culture of cigar appreciation may have been born during those silly but entertaining episodes.
Wolverine From the X-Men
For comic book culture, the bad boy image that introduced cigars into the mix was Wolverine. Perpetually one of the most popular characters because of his back story and his flaws, the idea of the cigar fit right into his mentality, and added that rough and rowdy detail to one of the most aggressive characters in the comic universe.
Tony Montana From Scarface
Drugs and violence are a cinematic staple, and Tony Montana, with his cigar tucked in his mouth, was the human epitome of the fuel of anger, hate, desperation, control, and all of the ugly but admirable qualities that so many men at some point chose to throw their energy behind, but ultimately have to back away from to achieve balance and even sanity in their lives. He was the confident evil that many people learned to love on the screen.
Tony Soprano in the Sopranos
And in modern culture, the mob has a place in the pop psyche, and Tony Soprano, with the cigar in hand, gave a fictional voice and face to a real-life concept that people have had such a fascination with in U.S. culture.
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Budget 2019: Hike in gold import duty to force businesses to shift to neighbouring countries: GJEPC
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Updated: July 6, 2019 3:19:12 PM
Budget 2019: According to industry experts, the decision could lead to increase in smuggling of the yellow metal in the country.
Budget 2019-20: Gems and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) Chairman Pramod Agrawal said: “We as an industry is greatly disappointed with the increase of import duty on precious metal, gold and silver”.
Union Budget 2019 India: The gems and jewellery exporters Saturday expressed disappointment over significant increase in the import duty on gold and other precious metals saying the move would result in shifting of businesses to neighbouring countries. Gems and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) Chairman Pramod Agrawal said: “We as an industry is greatly disappointed with the increase of import duty on precious metal, gold and silver”. He said that the sector is already going through very tough times with decline in exports and job losses.
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According to industry experts, the decision could lead to increase in smuggling of the yellow metal in the country. In the Budget 2019-20, the government proposed to raise the import duty on gold and other precious metals from 10 per cent at present to 12.5 per cent. Agrawal said they had in fact urged the government to cut he import duty as it is an important raw material for the sector.
The government’s move “will result in growth of business in neighbouring countries as the foreign tourists will stop buying jewellery from here and processing of larger diamonds will shift to competing countries like China, Vietnam,” he said in a statement. He added that exporters would again urge the government to review the decision.
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World Gold Council India Managing Director Somasundaram PR has said the import duty hike will negatively impact India’s gold industry and will impede efforts to make gold as an asset class, particularly when gold prices are already rising globally. India is one of the largest gold importers in the world and the imports mainly take care of demand from the jewellery sector.
Gems and jewellery exports declined 5.32 per cent to USD 30.96 billion in 2018-19. The country’s gold imports dipped about 3 per cent in value terms to USD 32.8 billion during 2018-19. Dip in the imports expected to keep a lid on the current account deficit. Total imports of the precious metal in 2017-18 had stood at USD 33.7 billion as against USD 27.5 billion in 2016 -17 and USD 31.8 billion in 2015-16.
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Secure VPN servers in over 60 countries. Private web browsing with 256-bit AES data encryption technology. Unlimited bandwidth with no throttling.
Super-fast secure web browsing via specialized VPN servers. Simple and sleek user interface. Quick one-click connection for any device type.
Welcome to Our List of the Best VPN Providers of 2019
Virtual private networks (VPNs) were designed to give you total privacy and security while you’re online. This is done by providing you with an encrypted connection and anonymous IP address when you surf the Web. All you have to do is download one of the top VPNs on your computer or mobile device, choose a secure server location, and open your favorite browser. Nothing that you do online will be able to be seen by prying eyes of any kind when you’re using a VPN.
Choosing a VPN that gives you the speed and security you want online can seem like a difficult task. That’s why we created our list of trusted VPN providers and in-depth VPN reviews. You’ll be able to see which Virtual Private Networks will keep your browsing activity private and anonymous. And which of the top-rated VPN services will let you log onto the Internet without slowing you down. You’ll also learn which VPN providers are available for all of your devices and which have the best pricing plans.
How We Chose VPN Providers for Our Recommended List
1) Cost and Features
The best VPNs offer reliable connections and speedy performance. Our VPN reviews give you all the details you need on how to choose a VPN and which companies offer the greatest features and prices. Every VPN provider on our recommended list has been extensively researched to make sure you’re getting the speed, security, and value you want in a Virtual Private Network.
2) Industry Reputation
Our list of recommended providers is full of companies that have a stellar reputation in the VPN industry. We’ve only included VPN services that have a history of providing top-of-the-line digital security and getting awesome customer reviews. You’ll be able to choose the perfect VPN for your needs while resting easy in knowing you’ll be working with only the best companies available.
3) Security and Privacy
Chances are you want to use a VPN because you’re concerned about your online security and privacy. We’ve gathered up a list of the VPN providers that offer you multiple secure server locations and anonymous IP addresses. These features will help you stay safe online and you’ll get the confidence of connecting to the Internet with military-grade data encryption when you sign up for one of the VPNs on our list of recommended providers.
4) Anti-Logging Policy
The best Virtual Private Networks believe in a truly open and anonymous online experience, which is why they provide their users with strict anti-logging policies. After all, one of the reasons you connect to the Internet with a VPN is to avoid your browsing activity being seen by hackers or your ISP, so why would you want to work with a VPN provider that’s recording your private data, right?
5) Technical Support
Even the best VPN service can have technical issues or drop a secure connection at times. That’s why we recommend choosing a Virtual Private Network provider that comes complete with reliable technical support. Our VPN reviews will tell you which VPN providers have the best customer service and also let you know how you can reach each company for help, whether it’s by phone, email, or live chat via.
At a glance: Recommended VPN Providers
Our Editor's Choice for best VPN service. Many features focused on speed, privacy, and a special offer make this a fantastic choice for a VPN.
Built-in speed testing and IP address masking
Best-in-class security and encryption
Apps for Mac, PC, iOS, and Android
24/7 support via live chat or email
Full 30 day satisfaction guarantee
CyberGhost offers generous device allowances, good protection, and some unique features.
Ad-blocker and Malware Blocker included
Auto Kill Switch and unimited bandwidth
AES-256 bit encryption
Fast speeds, proprietary compression technology, and great support options make this a great VPN for all types of users.
Fast VPN with exclusive Hydra Technology
Easy Installation setup featuring 1-Click Installation
Over 2,500 secure VPN servers in 25 Countries
Great value for those with multiple devices. Advanced protection, with great customer support.
Military-grade 256-bit data encryption to keep you secure
Advanced DNS Leak protection to keep you anonymous
Watch Netflix torrent from anywhere easily
Smaller brand with great pricing and unlimited devices. Perfect for larger households.
No free trial but has 30 day satisfaction guarantee
Simple and sleek software that's easy to use
Provides unique in-house technology for more secure browsing. Limited to 3 devices
700+ worldwide VPN server connections
Apps for PC, Mac, iOS, and Android
Good software but we had issues connecting to Netflix. Limited customer support.
1,000+ VPN servers available
Anti-logging privacy policy for increased security
Kooky name now owned by a popular antivirus software group. Very popular brand.
Multiple apps for different devices
One of the most generous device policies, but has lackluster support
Connect up to 12 devices at once
Multiple VPN protocols available to use
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#1 ExpressVPN
256-bit data encryption and IP address masking
Available on any computer or mobile device type
ExpressVPN launched their virtual private network service in 2009 and have been working to provide users with the securest web browsing experience possible ever since. Their team is dedicated to giving you the very best in online privacy and preventing your personal information from being stolen or monetized.
Speed testing and IP address masking
Full 30-day satisfaction guarantee
No phone tech support offered
Only works with up to 3 devices
Even with a month-to-month subscription fee that’s on the high side, we couldn’t help but be impressed by ExpressVPN and the online privacy and security they provide to their users. Plus, we were blown away by their world-class data encryption and customer support. If you’re like most of us and only have a few devices in your household, you can’t go wrong by securing them with ExpressVPN. You’ll get excellent personal security, no matter whether you have Windows, Apple, or Android devices, not to mention the confidence that comes with knowing you’re using the same 256-bit data encryption that’s trusted by top security experts. What’s our verdict? Try ExpressVPN risk-free for a month and browse safer than ever before!
#2 CyberGhost VPN
Secure VPN servers in over 60 countries
Unlimited bandwidth with no throttling
CyberGhost was founded in 2011 and is located in Romania, in order to pass on the most beneficial privacy laws to their users. The company provides private and secure web browsing to more than 30 million people from around the globe and they believe crypto-technology should be a basic human right.
AES-256 encryption and 24-hour free trial
Ad Blocker and Malware Blocker included
Auto Kill Switch and unlimited bandwidth
24/7 support and a full 45-day guarantee
Connection time can be a bit slower than other providers
Ad-blocking feature doesn't work on HTTPS websites
Although we found the ad-blocking feature to be a bit less robust than promised, CyberGhost VPN gives you a great deal on private and secure web browsing with very reasonable pricing for a virtual private network plan that covers up to 7 of your devices for one low subscription fee. If you want to unblock geo-restricted online content and you’ve got multiple devices in your household, we highly recommend giving CyberGhost VPN, especially if you want to be able to try a VPN service before forking over any cash. And who doesn’t, right? Surf and shop in total privacy with a free 24-hour CyberGhost VPN trial on up to 7 devices.
CyberGhost VPN
#3 Hotspot Shield VPN
Our Editor's Choice for VPN providers
Expert support and great browsing speeds
Founded in 2005, Hotspot Shield VPN is made by AnchorFree, a team of dedicated cybersecurity pros that are on a mission to make the Internet safe and accessible for everyone. AnchorFree created Hotspot Shield because they believe you should feel as secure browsing the web as you do sitting inside your own home.
Fastest VPN with Hydra technology
More than 2,500 VPN servers in 25 countries worldwide
Built in malware, spam, and phishing protection
Chrome and Firefox Extensions
DNS Leak Protection
Full money-back guarantee for 45 days
Apps for Apple, Windows, and Android
24/7 tech support via live chat or email
Slightly unclear anti-logging policy
Complicated support tickets
When testing Hotspot Shield, we were a bit disappointed in their lack of a clear anti-logging policy, but we couldn’t help but be impressed by the speedy server connections and user-friendly dashboard of this VPN service. If you’re looking for a VPN service that’s simple to install and use, we recommend giving Hotspot Shield a try for a month, even though their month-to-month subscription fee is a bit higher than other VPN providers. Get super-fast secure web browsing with Hotspot Shield VPN and try it risk-free for 45 days!
Hotspot Shield VPN
#4 NordVPN
Great value for those with multiple devices
Military-grade 256-bit data encryption
Started in 2012, NordVPN is a trusted source for secure web browsing, and now serves more than 8 million users of the Internet. Since then, they’ve worked hard to become a well-known provider of online privacy and security, and their service is used by large tech sites and IT professionals from around the world.
Apps for Macs, PCs, iOS, and Android
Compatible with Netflix and torrenting
Connection times can be slower than others
Some reported slow refund turnaround times
Although NordVPN didn’t perform as well in speed tests as other VPN services did, we found their reasonable pricing and easy-to-use apps super-refreshing in the world of virtual private networks, where you typically encounter hidden price changes and overly complicated interfaces. If you’re looking for low-cost and simple secure browsing, you should absolutely check out NordVPN. We recommend trying the service for a month, giving it a good test drive as you surf and shop online, and then going with the 3-year pricing plan for your best value. Try NordVPN today and browse securely on any device risk-free for a full month!
#5 SurfShark VPN
Coverage for an unlimited number of devices
Quick and easy setup with a sleek user interface
Surfshark is a company dedicated to advancing VPN technology, while also providing the best possible customer experience to their users. They’re focused on ensuring online privacy for your entire family with intuitive, simple solutions that provide robust security. Surfshark’s ultimate goal is to allow you to browse the Internet safely and freely.
More than 500 secure global servers
Apps for Windows, Apple, and Android
24/7 support via live chat and email
Doesn't offer a free trial period
Not as well known in the industry
Surfshark offers a wide range of features, including unlimited device coverage, unrestricted browsing, and fast speeds. While they don’t offer a free trial and aren’t as popular or well-known as others, they more than make up for that in usability, customer support, and confidence in their abilities. Surfshark VPN impressed us with their robust internal operations and dedication to the latest advancements in cybersecurity technology. This VPN service keeps you and your family safe from hackers, while also making it easy to access a truly open and uncensored Internet experience. Try Surfshark VPN risk-free for 30 days and get the private, secure web browsing you want!
SurfShark VPN
#6 VyprVPN
256-bit data encryption and added NAT Firewall
Automatic server switching and no data caps
Golden Frog is a software company that believes online privacy and security should be readily available to everyone. That’s why they created VyprVPN and advocate for a truly free and open Internet, and why they’re incorporated in Switzerland, a country that’s renowned for their forward-thinking online privacy laws.
Apps for PCs, Macs, iOS, and Android
700+ worldwide server connections
Unblocks video streaming with Netflix
3-day free trial and 24/7 chat support
Some report server connection issues
Support team can be a bit slow to respond
VyprVPN really impressed us with the added security of their NAT firewall and the speedy performance of their Chameleon VPN technology. Although there were a couple of issues with getting in touch with a support agent via live chat and a few servers not performing up to snuff, we were very happy with VyprVPN overall and highly recommend giving the service a try. From Netflix unblocking to unlimited secure streaming, we found VyprVPN has a ton to offer users that want a private and secure way to access the Internet. If you want to enjoy truly open and uncensored web browsing, you should absolutely take VyprVPN for your own test drive. Looking for fast and private web browsing? Try VyprVPN free for 3 days on any device.
#7 IPVanish VPN
Fast streaming on over 1,000 secure servers
Full privacy with a strict anti-logging policy
IPVanish was founded in 2012 in Orlando, Florida and has expanded from a client for Windows alone to so much more. IPVanish owns a private network of fiber-optic, Tier 1 servers that they use to provide their virtual private network service, and they don’t employ the use of third parties to manage any of their equipment.
Top-tier data encryption to bypass censorship
Intuitive applications to prevent security threats
Unrestricted support for streaming and torrenting
In-depth FAQs section and tech support by phone
Some had difficulty with streaming Netflix
Customer support isn't available 24-hours
IPVanish has a host of features to offer, like speedy streaming, a strict anti-logging privacy policy, top-tier encryption, and support for torrenting. While you may find the lack of 24/7 customer support irritating, their VPN services are some of the best out there. IPVanish can offer precisely what you need when it comes to private Internet browsing and protection. With over 1,000 secure servers in more than 60 countries, you’ll have access to the safe and anonymous browsing you need at an affordable cost. Put IPVanish’s 7-day guarantee to the test and get the private browsing experience you want!
IPVanish VPN
#8 HideMyAss VPN
Dedicated global VPN servers in over 200 countries
IP masking for total online security and privacy
HideMyAss is one of the most well-known VPN companies on the market. Established in 2005, this popular VPN company is now a part of the Avast Antivirus family. HideMyAss VPN seeks to provide Internet freedom and security for everyone and wants its users to know that they’re in safe hands when using their product.
Access to geo-restricted websites
Easy-to-use apps for any device type
24/7 expert customer support team
Offers fewer security protocols than others
Doesn't have a specific anti-logging policy
Even though HideMyAss doesn’t have the protocol list that other VPNs offer, it’s still a solid service that will protect your information while you’re online. It offers plenty of features, is easy to use, and offers great support 24-hours a day. With HideMyAss, you’ll get a wide range of features and benefits that keep your browsing habits private and your info secure. HideMyAss VPN provides users protection whether they’re using their home PC, a Mac in the office or a smartphone when away on business. You know that your data is private and secure when you use HideMyAss for your VPN needs. Even if you’re using a public hotspot or unsecured network, HideMyAss will provide a safe and anonymous browsing experience. So, what’s our recommendation? Give HideMyAss VPN a try risk-free for a full 30 days today!
HideMyAss VPN
#9 StrongVPN
StrongVPN started in 1994 as a small business in South Lake Tahoe, California. The company first sold PC computers, then moved into the dial-up Internet market to provide web access to the local area. In 2005, StrongVPN launched its first VPN products. Today, the company offers its VPN services to 24 countries, with a network of over 660 secure servers.
Zero-logging strong encryption
More than 600 dedicated servers
24/7 tech support via live chat
Email support can be complicated
Servers not available in every country
When using StrongVPN, you won’t have access to as many servers in as many countries as some of the larger VPN companies. You will, however, get great service with a VPN that allows you to navigate the Internet anonymously without any fear of censorship, throttling, or spying. StrongVPN is a solid VPN service that is easy to use and install. No matter where in the world you need to access the Internet, you can do so with one of StrongVPN’s 660 servers. Try StrongVPN for a month to find out just what we’re talking about when we say it’s a great VPN option. Download StrongVPN on any device and try it risk-free for a full month of secure surfing!
StrongVPN
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The House on Wade Avenue: A Video by WUNC Radio
Jason Jose January 18, 2014
About 15 minutes from Raleigh, North Carolina sits a house with a metal roof, doric columns, and green window shutters. But on closer look, it's not really a house because there's no driveway or walkway. The house disguises a water pump station for the city of Raleigh public utilities. The reasoning for this is the city wanted the station to blend in with the architectural style of the neighborhood and to reduce the noise, dampening materials were used in the construction.
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Rise in baby trafficking in India cuts adoption numbers and fuels trade | Reuters
Fwire Reuters Dec 28, 2016 16:51:50 IST
By Roli Srivastava
MUMBAI (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - An increase in baby trafficking in India is reducing the number of children available for adoption and fuelling the lucrative trade as more couples wait to adopt, government officials said on Wednesday.Government figures show currently 1,700 children are available for adoption in India, the world's second most populous country with 1.25 billion people, while some 12,400 families want to adopt. About 3,010 babies were adopted in 2015/16.Government officials overseeing adoptions said an increasingly long wait to adopt was closely linked to a rise in human trafficking in the country, with two baby selling rackets busted in India over the past two months.."There are more such rackets (of baby trafficking)," said Deepak Kumar, chief of the Central Adoption Resource Authority (CARA), India's main body to monitor and regulate adoptions."In India, we expect the pool of children available for adoption should outnumber the number of waitlisted parents, but there are touts and in some cases even agencies that sell children to childless couples."Under Indian laws children who have been surrendered by their birth parents or brought in by the police are declared legally free for adoption after various legal processes are completed.
This includes giving birth parents up to 60 days to reconsider their decision.To ensure transparency, the adoption process in India went online last year with waitlisted families and the children available for adoption featured on a website.But Kumar said traffickers often tried to get hold of these babies before the parents - often unwed mothers - made it to the government department to surrender the child.Last week, police in Mumbai arrested a gang that was convincing single mothers - who can face social stigma or ostracization in India - to part with their babies then selling them to childless couples in various states across the country.
In West Bengal, police found babies were being stolen from women who delivered at clinics, with medial staff telling them their child was stillborn. Some were even given the bodies of stillborn babies preserved by the clinics to dupe them.Officials said monitoring the waiting list for adoptions was one way to try to identify and track down the traffickers but they were aware that "bypass mechanisms" were taking root.One adoption agency owner, who did not wish to be identified, said he often received calls from waitlisted families saying they had been offered a child from an unwed mother at a price and wonder if they should go ahead.
Two agencies in the western state of Maharashtra were recently shut down for selling babies for amounts ranging between 200,000 and 600,000 rupees ($3,000-$9,000), Kumar said.Adoption experts suggested that problem areas of the country should be identified."It would help check the malaise if low adoption figures in certain states of India are analysed," said Sunil Arora, president of the Federation of Adoptive Agencies.($1=68.21 Indian rupees) (Reporting by Roli Srivastava; Editing by Belinda Goldsmith; Please credit Thomson Reuters Foundation, the charitable arm of Thomson Reuters, that covers humanitarian news, women’s rights, trafficking and climate change. Visit news.trust.org)
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Indians trust national media more than Americans, finds Pew study: Across the boards, Indian media scores better than US counterpart
India PTI Jan 12, 2018 08:28:06 IST
Washington: In the age of fast-paced social media wherein terms like 'fake media' or 'fake news' is increasingly gathering popular connotation, a significant majority of Indians believe that news reporting by their mainstream media is fair and objective, a survey has said.
In all the parameters Indian media scores better than the American media.
Against a global median of 62 percent people agreeing that news organisations are doing a good job at reporting the news accurately, the Pew survey said that 80 percent of its Indian respondents said that reporting by their news organisations was accurate.
Only seven percent of the Indians believe otherwise, as against a high 43 percent in the US, who said that their media was not objective and accurate. However, a majority (56 percent) of Americans still believe that the mainstream media is objective and fair in reporting.
Next week, the President Donald Trump has announced that he will present one of its kind 'Fake Media Award' to those media outlets he argues does inaccurate reporting. Quite often Trump has identified some of the top American media outlets – CNN, New York Times and Washington Post – as fake media.
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According to Pew Survey, as many as 72 percent of the Indians believe that their media is doing fairly good coverage of the government. Only 10 percent do not believe so, as against a high 41 percent by Americans, which is higher than the global median of 39 percent.
Fifty eight percent of the respondents in the US still think that the media is doing a good coverage of the government, which is a point lower than the global median of 59 percent. In India, a low 16 percent think their news media are doing a poor job reporting different positions on political issues fairly, compared with 65 percent who say they are doing well. In the US, the figures stands for 52 percent and 47 percent respectively, against the global median of 44 percent and 52 percent respectively Pew said.
According to the latest Pew survey, across other regions, India stands out for its percentage that follows local news very closely (61 percent), against 40 percent in the US and the global median of just 37 percent.
Whole in most of the countries surveyed, interest in local news is equal to or lower than interest in national news, people follow local news more than national news in just two countries – India and Indonesia, Pew said. On the other hand, a global median of 57 percent say they follow international news closely, and just 16 percent follow it very closely.
In India the figure stands at 53 percent and 20 percent respectively. Only 16 percent of the Indian respondents said that they follow the US news very closely, against the highest 28 percent by people in Canada. Pew said a global median of 35 percent say they use social media to get news daily, while 13 percent use it less than once a day to get news.
About half (52 percent) say they never use social networking sites to get news. In India, notably, only 15 percent said they use social media to get daily news. There is a disparity in the gender. Only eight percent of the women in India said they rely on social media to get daily news, as against 22 percent by men.
Releasing details of its survey, Pew said as many as 65 percent of Indians consider that their news media is covering political issues "fairly".
The figure stands 72 percent for government leaders and officials, and 80 percent believe that the media is "accurately" covering the news and 72 percent of them believe the most important news of the day are being covered fairly by the Indian media.
In all these parameters, according to Pew survey, Indian media fares much better than the American media where the figure stands respectively at 47 percent (for reporting political issues), 58 percent (news about government leaders and officials), 56 percent (news accurately) and 61 percent (most important events).
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Make Your Restaurant Shine, and Win Some Prizes
Dawn Professional, a provider of foodservice cleaning solutions, announced the launch of the “Make Your Restaurant Shine” contest, awarding one U.S. restaurant $20,000 toward business improvements and a one-on-one expert consultation with restaurateur and “Top Chef” star Chef Spike Mendelsohn. The award can be used to update kitchen equipment, make cosmetic improvements, or implement other business-driving investments that may have been put off during the down economy. Restaurants owners can apply online now through April 12.
“Last year, restaurant industry traffic experienced the sharpest decline since 1981, so we understand what our customers are going through,” says Eric Hetrick, director of P&G Professional. “We’ve been a trusted part of the restaurant industry for decades and saw an opportunity to give back to this community by helping restaurants emerge from the recession stronger than ever. The program is a direct extension of our commitment to providing trusted products and resources that help restaurants succeed.”
Dawn Professional partnered with “Top Chef” star Chef Spike Mendelsohn on the launch of this program because, as an experienced restaurateur, he understands the importance of all ingredients in running a successful business—including everything from food and staff to presentation and cleanliness. In fact, having started in his family’s restaurant business as a dishwasher, he especially values using trusted, powerful products that can make a big difference in the kitchen.
“I’ve been using Dawn Professional in my restaurant, The Good Stuff Eatery in D.C., for years,” says Chef Mendelsohn. “As I get ready to open my second restaurant, I am again going through the process of vetting and securing only the best partners and resources. I’m looking forward to working with the brand to share the expertise I’ve gained with restaurateurs looking to establish themselves, build a reputation for their food, and grow their business.”
The winner of the “Make Your Restaurant Shine” contest receives: a $20,000 check toward restaurant improvements; a one-on-one consultation with Chef Spike Mendelsohn at the winner’s restaurant to provide recommendations on how to use the prize and to share best practices on running a successful business today; and a paid trip for four adults to the 2010 National Restaurant Association show in Chicago, where the winner can attend educational seminars and partner with industry peers.
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Is Your Top New Year's Resolution for 2019 Financial?
Nearly three times as many Americans plan to focus on getting their finances right in 2019 than expect to prioritize getting their love lives in order, according to a new survey from MassMutual (NYSE: MCI). About 28% of Americans say they'll be making financial resolutions for the new year, which only falls below health-related resolutions (31%) on the list. But it comes in well ahead of third-place finisher, the "relationship/romantic" category, which was only named by 9%. (Another interesting tidbit: Among respondents under 50, the percentage with finance-related goals easily exceeded the percentage with health resolutions.)
Among those who plan on making a financially focused resolution, the top specific goal is putting money into a savings account (35%). Almost as many people (34%) said their focus would be sticking to a budget, while 24% will resolve to pay down credit card debt.
"When I think of New Year's resolutions, I think of behaviors that I'd like to change to make some type of positive difference in my life and in the lives of those I care about," wrote MassMutual U.S. Head Mike Fanning in an email to Motley Fool. "It's a time of taking control of what I can control, and taking steps toward achieving something of value."
What are people trying to accomplish?
Of the people who plan on making financial resolutions for the new year, 42% said the reason is that they want to be more prepared for the future. About 19% said they're focusing on their finances in 2019 because they did not save enough in 2018, while 10% said their issue was that they'd spent too much money this year.
"The fact that our research shows that people want to prepare rather than repair their finances in 2019 -- and that they plan to take specific steps to better their health and finances so that they are prepared for what life throws their way -- is both admirable and promising," wrote Fanning.
Just over than half of those making financial resolutions said they have a plan in place for doing so. Seven out of 10 said they plan to contribute up to $300 a month to their financial resolutions, while 18% will contribute between $300 and $600 a month, and 12% intend to put away more than $600 monthly.
The key to making any resolution work is being realistic. Few people can go from 365 days of snacking on the couch to 365 days of working out at the gym. The same situation holds true when it comes to buffing up our money health. Start that fiscal fitness program by giving yourself a checkup: Map out your personal financial situation. That means making a budget, and tracking your spending so you know where your money has been gong. Even if you stick to your resolution for the next 12 months, you probably won't be able to cut all the waste, nor correct all the less-than-ideal money choices you've made -- but it's not necessary to complete the task so quickly, only to start it.
Put your focus on ending the year in a better financial place than you began it, and craft a clear plan to eventually cross the finish line. That may not be as dramatic as resolving to make massive changes by Dec. 31, 2019, but it's a strategy that's more likely to result in success.
Daniel B. Kline has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.
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Preview: Rays host Royals in third game of four-game series
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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- A 12-inning game proved chaotic for the pitching staffs of the Kansas City Royals and Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday.
The teams used a combined 15 pitchers, with all but one available reliever appearing.
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The impact will spill over to the Wednesday contest as the Royals and Rays hope their starting pitchers can provide lengthy outings.
Before Mike Moustakas hit a one-out home run in the 12th inning to give Kansas City a 7-6 win, the teams already called up minor-leaguers to help overworked bullpens.
Jake Junis, promoted before the game, got the win for the Royals in his second major league appearance. Diego Moreno, who made his Rays debut, took the loss after giving up the home run to Moustakas.
Kansas City (21-20) rallied from a four-run deficit to earn its second straight road win after coming into the series with an eight-game road losing streak. Tampa Bay (16-19) has lost three straight to drop three games below .500 for the first time this year.
"I think that's one of the first times all year that we came back for a win like that, especially early," Royals first baseman Eric Hosmer said after Kansas City escaped a 4-0, first-inning hole. "We knew it was still early and we had plenty of time. Just a good job executing and getting back in the game."
The Rays, who have dropped four of five games against teams with the two worst records in the American League, the Toronto Blue Jays and Kansas City, will hand the ball Wednesday to right-hander Chris Archer (2-1, 3.57 ERA).
Archer hasn't fared well in his career against the Royals, going 0-4 with a 5.63 ERA in five career starts. It is his highest ERA against any team in the majors, and Kansas City remains one of two AL teams he has yet to beat, the other being the Cleveland Indians.
The Royals counter with former Rays right-hander Jason Hammel (1-3, 5.53 ERA). For his career, he is 2-2 with a 4.26 ERA in six starts against his former team.
Hammel has struggled on the road of late. He is 0-5 in his last six road outings since July.
Tampa Bay had hoped to take advantage of a long homestand against lesser opponents, but they are just 2-5, committing far too many errors and striking out far too often.
"It was a tough loss (Tuesday)," said Tampa Bay center fielder Kevin Kiermaier, who had a multi-base error for the second night in a row. "Get a lead right there and a couple of big hits for them was a game-changer. We need to pick it up collectively as a team, and we have to start closing teams out a lot better. It's what we struggle with. Getting a lead and letting it (get) away. We have to be better all across the board."
That will start with which team can overcome its tired bullpen arms, perhaps necessitating a roster move or two to alleviate the lack of fresh options.
The Rays have blown leads in 13 of their 19 losses. Meanwhile, the Royals' relievers are a combined 3-8 this season, but they picked up the win Tuesday, holding Tampa Bay scoreless over the final six innings.
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Zach Eflin pitches into 8th inning, Phillies beat Cubs 6-1
AP Jun 6, 2018 at 12:40a ET
CHICAGO (AP) When the wind is blowing in at Wrigley Field, it’s a green light for pitchers to get aggressive. That’s precisely what Zach Eflin did Tuesday night to produce his best outing of the season.
Eflin pitched into the eighth inning, Nick Williams homered and the Philadelphia Phillies snapped a three-game slide with a 6-1 victory over the Chicago Cubs.
Williams had three RBIs and Eflin (2-2) allowed one run and eight hits in a season-high 7 2/3 innings on an unseasonably cool night with a 24 mph wind. The right-hander snapped a two-game skid for his first win since May 7.
”It makes you just want to go after them a little more,” Eflin said of the conditions.
”Just attacking the strike zone with all of my pitches, just keeping them off balance and pitching inside. I did that a lot more tonight and I was pretty successful doing that.”
Edubray Ramos recorded the last out in the eighth and Seranthony Dominguez got the final three outs – after Ramos walked the leadoff batter in the ninth – to extend his scoreless streak to 14 2/3 innings.
Anthony Rizzo had two hits and an RBI as Chicago’s four-game winning streak came to an end.
”We have to score runs with the wind blowing in and all that stuff,” Rizzo said. ”We had a couple opportunities and it just went their way.”
Kyle Hendricks (4-5) allowed five runs and five hits in five innings. He struck out five and tied a season high with three walks.
The Phillies grabbed the lead in the second when Williams crushed a high drive through the wind and into the right-field bleachers for a two-run shot.
Philadelphia added three more in the third as Hendricks displayed some uncharacteristic wildness. Carlos Santana drove in the first run with a bases-loaded walk. It was Hendricks’ second walk of the inning.
Aaron Altherr made it 4-0 with a sacrifice fly, and Williams capped the rally with an RBI groundout.
”Obviously, Kyle wasn’t on top of his game,” Cubs manager Joe Maddon said. ”Missing the plate, the home run early.”
Eflin’s only jam before the eighth came in the fourth when Rizzo led off with a single and Kyle Schwarber doubled one out later to put runners on second and third. Eflin struck out Javier Baez on a chin-high fastball and retired Albert Almora Jr. on a comebacker to end the threat.
”He’s a very aggressive hitter,” Eflin said of Baez. ”I know he’s more aggressive with runners on base and to be able to climb the ladder like that and get him to swing is what I wanted.”
Rizzo doubled to drive in a run with two outs in the eighth, spoiling the shutout bid.
Philadelphia got the run back in the ninth on Altherr’s RBI single.
ARRIETA HONORED
After the first inning, the Cubs played a tribute to Phillies pitcher Jake Arrieta on the left-field scoreboard. Arrieta spent 4 1/2 seasons in Chicago before signing a $75 million, three-year contract with Philadelphia in March. He started Sunday in San Francisco and is not scheduled to pitch in the three-game series, the Phillies’ only visit to Chicago this season. ”It would have been really, really cool to get out on that mound again,” he said.
CIRCUS CATCH
Baez said he was fine after diving into the front row of the stands to make a catch in the ninth. ”I didn’t hit anything hard,” he said. ”Just beer all over me.”
Phillies: INF J.P. Crawford (right forearm strain) was scheduled to play nine innings with Triple-A Lehigh Valley in the first game of a rehab assignment.
Cubs: RHP Yu Darvish (right triceps tendinitis) played catch before the game, but there’s still no timetable for his return from the DL. … SS Addison Russell (bruised left middle finger) had an MRI and was unavailable.
Cubs LHP Jose Quintana (6-4, 4.30 ERA) starts the second game of the series looking to turn around his struggles at Wrigley Field this season. Quintana has a 6.66 ERA in five home starts. RHP Aaron Nola (7-2, 2.18) goes for the Phillies. Nola has pitched into the seventh inning in each of his last two starts, allowing one run both times.
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Johnson: Quick start vital
Johnson set the pace on Thursday in fairly benign conditions, although he was one of only a few players to make it round 18 holes at the Old Course without a dropped shot.
Playing alongside Jordan Spieth, Johnson sprinted out to four under after five holes, making eagle at the fifth, and he managed three more birdies in a fine round of 65.
With the weather expected to take a turn for the worse on Friday with heavy rain and wind predicted, 2011 runner-up Johnson said putting down a low number had been his priority.
“Everybody knows the weather Friday and Saturday is going to be very difficult, so today I thought was very important to get off to a good start and try to make as many birdies as you can,” said Johnson, who three-putted the 72nd hole to hand the US Open title to Spieth last month.
“The next couple of days it’s going to be very difficult … golf is going to be interesting tomorrow, but I enjoy the challenge. I like it.
“You’ve got to be very creative. You’ve got to use your imagination a lot when you’re out there when the wind is blowing that hard.”
Johnson’s biggest escape came at the Road Hole – the 17th – where he had to drain a long putt for par, and he admitted scoring had started to get tougher during the back nine.
Only two of Johnson’s birdies came after the ninth, while Spieth was one-over-par for his last seven holes despite picking up a shot at the last.
“I just got off to a good start, played well on the front nine, and then coming on the way back in, it played pretty difficult,” Johnson added.
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Fujitsu’s extensive touch portfolio of LIFEBOOK notebooks and STYLISTIC tablets now available
FUJITSU LIFEBOOK U904 in the spotlight: the world’s first Ultrabook with integrated PalmSecure technology wins CeBIT Preview Award for innovation and nomination as a CeBIT Highlight Product
Four touch concepts covering use cases help businesses select the right devices for individual roles and needs
Fujitsu today announces the availability of one of the industry’s widest ranges of All New in Touch business-class notebooks and tablets. The new portfolio enables users to realize their full potential both in and outside the office, with enterprise-grade security features that protect company data. Visitors to the international technology fair CeBIT, taking place in Hanover, Germany between March 10-14, 2014, can see for themselves the results of Fujitsu’s 20-plus year heritage in developing innovative notebooks and tablets built for the enterprise and designed for the user. Fujitsu’s showcase is on Booth A28 in Hall 7.
In the spotlight at CeBIT this year is the FUJITSU LIFEBOOK U904 Ultrabook with 4G/LTE connectivity for users who require sophisticated performance, full ergonomics and ultimate connectivity in an ultra slim notebook design. The thinnest business Ultrabook in the 14-inch class was nominated as a CeBIT Highlight Product, won the CeBIT Preview Award for innovation and is the first Ultrabook to integrate PalmSecure, Fujitsu’s leading edge palm vein biometric security technology.
PalmSecure is an easy-to-use biometric technology that uses the unique pattern of oxygen-depleted blood veins in a user’s hand to provide identification that has a much lower False Acceptance Rate, of less than 0.00008 percent – or 1 in 1,250,000 – in comparison to other biometric methods. Palm Secure is ten times more secure than an iris scan, 100 times more secure than a fingerprint and 1000 times more reliable than face recognition. The False Rejection Rate (FRR), meaning the number of cases in which the application refuses an authorized person, is also a miniscule 0.01 percent using fixed PalmSecure sensors.
Thanks to PalmSecure, the LIFEBOOK U904 Ultrabook offers the industry’s highest mobile security standards, making it perfect for users who require high performance, full ergonomics and connectivity - all in an ultra sleek design The FUJITSU LIFEBOOK S904, also been nominated as a CeBIT Highlight Product, provides full productivity with 24 hours battery runtime, embedded 4G/LTE connectivity and a high-resolution WQHD IGZO display with outstanding contrast and sharpness. Its slim, lightweight design provides ultimate mobility.
To harness the transformative power of technology, Fujitsu has matched the needs of different work roles to optimize the mix of benefits customers require. Examples include the ability to stay in constant contact with colleagues via always-on data, all-day battery runtime, travelling light, and focusing on durability even in tough environments. Fujitsu’s four Touch Concepts – Touch Notebooks, 2-in-1s, Business Tablets and Specialized Tablets – enable businesses and users to match technology needs with efficient and effective work styles for new and satisfying user experiences.
All new models support enterprise-class security and come with Microsoft Windows 8.1. Touch screen options are available across the line. Further information on the new models is available at: http://fujitsu.com/fts/mobile .
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“As people’s use of information and communication technology matures, users are taking center stage in determining the technologies they need to do their jobs well and thrive in their daily lives. Fujitsu’s All New in Touch portfolio is designed to empower people to achieve their full potential, without compromising on the types of security and other features that enterprises demand. That’s why after more than 20 years developing PCs and tablets that are built for the enterprise but designed for the user, Fujitsu continues to be recognized for its innovation, as reflected in the latest CeBIT Preview Award for FUJITSU LIFEBOOK U904 Ultrabook with integrated FUJITSU PalmSecure.”
The Fujitsu ‘All New in Touch’ Portfolio includes:
Touch Notebooks are for users that require intelligent performance, full ergonomics and connectivity – for example, for IT professionals, financial analysts or doctors. New portfolio members include:
o FUJITSU LIFEBOOK U904 which is the thinnest business Ultrabook™ in the 14-inch class, only 15.5mm at 1.39 kg, with revolutionary crystal clear 14.0-inch (3200x1800) IGZO display and touchscreen option, incorporating ultimate security features, backlit keyboard and optional port replicator.
o FUJITSU LIFEBOOK S904 with evolutionary clear-cut 13.3-inch (2560x1440) anti-glare display option for in- and outdoor use, touchscreen option and unlimited computing with up to 24-hours* battery runtime and modular bay concept for optical disk drive, second hard disk, second battery or bay projector.
*up to 24 hours with first and second battery.
2-in-1s are for knowledge workers with higher productivity needs, such as general managers, executives or insurance agents. New portfolio members include:
o FUJITSU LIFEBOOK T904, which is a unique 13.3-inch classic convertible Ultrabook with IGZO display, super lightweight of 1.6 kg and 17.1 mm thin. Includes user-exchangeable battery, and bi-directional super high-definition (2560x1600) rotatable display, plus dual digitizer for pen and finger input, backlit keyboard and pull-out LAN connector.
o FUJITSU LIFEBOOK T734 with bi-directional rotatable display including pen and finger input, complete set of security features – including SmartCard reader, and a modular bay offering versatility and mobility.
Business Tablets are for mobile workers who share and view content, for example sales personnel, teachers, flight attendants or information terminals.
Specialized tablets are for highly mobilized roles where additional features are required, such as field engineers, production controllers, chemists, nurses, haulage workers, surveyors or retail point of sale.
o FUJITSU STYLISTIC Q584, which is a super thin and light semi-ruggedized 10.1-inch tablet, with revolutionary high resolution display (2560x1600) with pen and touch input, optional NFC, cradle and dockable keyboard.
o FUJITSU STYLISTIC Q704, which is a unique 12.5-inch (1920x1080) semi-ruggedized tablet with pen and touch input comprising up to powerful 4th gen. Core i7 vPro processor technology, dual performance mode for up to 16 hours in working mode*, optional NFC, cradle and 2 dockable keyboard variants.
* 16 hours with first and second battery in keyboard
o To meet additional specialized needs, Fujitsu is introducing a range of built-to-order ‘Shell’ options for both new STYLISTIC tablets. The first of these are:
- Functional Shell, which is also semi-ruggedized and has bearings to mount accessories, for example a hand strap for easy and safe use in many different situations. A VESA base plate for VESA-ready accessories is additionally available.
- SmartCard Shell, offers added security due to a SmartCard slot, which however, removes protection against dust and water, but also provides the same flexibility for accessories like the Functional Shell.
The new generation of FUJITSU LIFEBOOK Notebooks and STYLISTIC Tablets are now available at Fujitsu and its distribution partners. Prices vary by model and configuration.
Discover dynamic workstyles: http://www.fujitsu.com/fts/about/resources/videos/products/lifebookstylistic.html
Fujitsu LIFEBOOK and STYLISTIC:
LIFEBOOK U904: http://www.fujitsu.com/fts/products/computing/pc/notebooks-tablets/superior/lifebook-u904/index.html
LIFEBOOK S904: http://www.fujitsu.com/fts/products/computing/pc/notebooks-tablets/superior/lifebook-s904/index.html
LIFEBOOK T904: http://www.fujitsu.com/fts/products/computing/pc/notebooks-tablets/superior/lifebook-T904/index.html
LIFEBOOK T734: http://www.fujitsu.com/fts/products/computing/pc/notebooks-tablets/advanced/lifebook-t734/index.html
STYLISTIC Q704: http://www.fujitsu.com/fts/products/computing/pc/notebooks-tablets/superior/stylistic-Q704/index.html
STLISTIC Q584: http://www.fujitsu.com/fts/products/computing/pc/notebooks-tablets/superior/stylistic-Q584/index.html
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About Fujitsu CEMEAI
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New instruments and systems will undergo several stages of integration and testing (I&T) with the final stage occuring at the telescope itself. Gemini sees value in working closely with instrument teams during both pre-delivery and post-delivery I&T.
Pre-Delivery Expectations for I&T
Gemini advocates for a strong pre-delivery I&T program, for several reasons.
To identify issues earlier if possible and to reduce risk.
To identify issues while still at contractor site, where the development team is located and available to facilitate troubleshooting.
To reduce the amount of problem solving performed at altitude, on the summit, where there is less oxygen as well as less in-person support.
Pre-delivery I&T is an important time for knowledge transfer between contractor teams and Gemini staff who will be supporting the instrument.
Pre-delivery I&T is recommended to include:
Flexure testing
Optical alignment
Initial measurement of key performance parameters
Post-Delivery Expectations for I&T
Post-delivery I&T may occur at both base and summit, or just at the summit. At this point, I&T should be focused on integration with Gemini systems which could not be simulated at the contractor site. We do expect to perform some re-assembly, re-alignment, etc. as some disassembly may be necessary for shipping. On-site contractor support will be expected for this. Much of the Gemini-focused I&T will require close collaboration with Gemini staff, and they will coordinate the ENTs and then the commissioning runs with Gemini operations.
Gemini Facilities for I&T
Gemini has lab space at both GN and GS base facilities, and at both GN and GS summit facilities (4 labs total). (As of May 2015, there is discussion about converting the GS base facility lab into office space, but that is TBD right now).
All of the lab spaces offer:
Systems services as described in ICD 1.9/3.6 can be made available.
Connectivity to telescope software systems.
A flex rig for flexure testing. It is possible to simulate each angle the instrument may see and there is a calibration source to aid in measuring flexure too.
A small clean room. The rooms are limited in size and cannot fit an entire assembled instrument, generally, and there is no crane inside the clean room for lifting a complete instrument.
I&T Requiring Telescope Time
Gemini does not have test beds or simulations of the following. Time must be scheduled on the telescope in order to do I&T. Time is requested through engineering task requests ("ENTs"), and Gemini staff will assist in generating and submitting these.
Gemini telescope pupil / optical path
Gemini calibration unit (GCAL)
Gemini acquisition and guiding unit (A&G)
Instrument Handling
Gemini provides facility handling equipment for handling, maneuvering and installing instruments, as described in ICD 1.9/2.7. Newer instruments may provide their own handling carts.
Gemini's mission is to advance our knowledge of the Universe by providing the international Gemini Community with forefront access to the entire sky.
The Gemini Observatory is an international collaboration with two identical 8-meter telescopes. The Frederick C. Gillett Gemini Telescope is located on Mauna Kea, Hawai'i (Gemini North) and the other telescope on Cerro Pachón in central Chile (Gemini South); together the twin telescopes provide full coverage over both hemispheres of the sky. The telescopes incorporate technologies that allow large, relatively thin mirrors, under active control, to collect and focus both visible and infrared radiation from space.
The Gemini Observatory provides the astronomical communities in five participant countries with state-of-the-art astronomical facilities that allocate observing time in proportion to each country's contribution. In addition to financial support, each country also contributes significant scientific and technical resources. The national research agencies that form the Gemini partnership include: the US National Science Foundation (NSF), the Canadian National Research Council (NRC), the Chilean Comisión Nacional de Investigación Cientifica y Tecnológica (CONICYT), the Brazilian Ministério da Ciência, the Argentinean Ministerio de Ciencia, Tecnología e Innovación Productiva, Tecnologia e Inovação and the Korea Astronomy and Space Institute (KASI). The observatory is managed by the Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy, Inc. (AURA) under a cooperative agreement with the NSF. The NSF also serves as the executive agency for the international partnership.
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R.U.S.E. Review
This intriguing real-time strategy game overcomes its feeble campaign by encouraging a different approach to battlefield tactics.
By Kevin VanOrd | @fiddlecub on September 13, 2010 at 6:50PM PDT
R.U.S.E. is a fun and fascinating real-time strategy game, as long as you know which parts of it to invest in and which to skip entirely. It prospers in the competitive arena, putting an intriguing use of bluffs and reconnaissance to good use on expansive maps that will test your ability to control the battlefield. Offline, you get some mileage out of its single-player skirmishes, but where R.U.S.E. falters is in its plodding, poorly paced campaign. Bizarre character models and bad writing prove distracting, while too-frequent story intrusions interrupt the flow of missions just as they start to get interesting. But the clumsy campaign aside, R.U.S.E.'s unique mechanics lead to tense and enjoyable standoffs in which, literally, things are not always what they seem.
One of R.U.S.E.'s finer aspects is its ease of use, which makes it approachable for both newcomers and experts alike. When you zoom all the way out, you see the entire battlefield as if it's mapped on a general's strategy table, where units are depicted as stacks of chips. If you zoom in, you can watch and give orders to a single infantry squad or individual tank; if you zoom out, nearby units are grouped together into single stacks, which isn't just a neat effect because it enables you to command large groups of units with a single button press.
Using a standard Sixaxis or Dual Shock 3 controller, it's absolutely simple to scroll across the map, issue orders, and queue up additional units. R.U.S.E. also supports the PlayStation Move controller and supplementary navigation controller, which allows you to point at the screen to select units. Unfortunately, this alternate method of managing battles is far inferior to using a standard gamepad. To zoom in and out, and to rotate the camera, you hold the T button and maneuver the Move controller, which is much less precise than using an analog stick. Furthermore, the placement of the main buttons for selecting multiple units at once and bringing up the order interface make using the motion controller somewhat awkward. The requirement for you to keep pointing the controller at the screen at all times, even during cutscenes, further rubs salt in this wound; should you rest your arms during a cinematic, the game will pause the scene and tell you to move the controller back in range of the camera. For the best experience, stick to a standard controller and forget playing R.U.S.E. with motion controls.
Team battles can be a blast.
There's a certain simplicity to R.U.S.E. that may at first turn veterans off; there are limitations to where certain structures can be built, tech upgrades are very elementary, and you can't set up patrols or assign units to guard others. But once you get wrapped up in the game's more unique attributes, you discover that this RTS isn't as simple as it first appears. It mixes up the standard real-time strategy model by employing ruses, which are special skills that allow you to fool your opponent or reveal his or her secrets in a variety of interesting ways. Maps are divided into segments in which you can activate these ruses, and there are limitations to how often you can use them and how many can be active in a particular sector at a given time. Games are won and lost with these ruses. Perhaps you will send in a squad of decoy ground units so that you can distract your opponent's front lines while you attack from the rear. Or maybe you would rather send bombers to attack an oncoming prototype tank from the skies after activating the terror ruse, which causes enemy units to rout much more quickly than normal. There's a tremendous amount of satisfaction in seeing your plans come together or in foiling your adversary. Hide your buildings from view and spoil the opposition's attempt to destroy your airfield. Use radio silence to sneak antitank defenses and artillery into firing position and then use your spies to unveil their units. Ruses open up possibilities you've never seen in a strategy game before, and it's a blast to create new ways of playing on the fly just to see where they lead.
R.U.S.E. is at its best online, where you choose one of six nations and battle it out on maps that support up to four players. Each nation is similar enough to make it comfortable to switch from one to the next but different enough to open up fun new ways of playing. Perhaps light tanks may be available to you even if you've just built a barracks, or perhaps you will have access to a flexible defensive emplacement that fires both antitank and antiair salvos. Regardless of which country you choose, reconnaissance is key to success: Your units will only automatically fire if the enemy's units are actively spotted by recon vehicles (or perhaps, revealed with the spy ruse). Environmental cover is another important factor. Certain units, such as heavy infantry, can be placed in woods or in cities, where they are usually hidden from the enemy's view and will ambush units that happen upon them unexpectedly. Things often get intense because there are so many ways of playing but only so many resources flowing in at any given time. If you play smartly, you can capture enemy resource nodes with your infantry. But if you get careless, you might lose an entire battalion of tanks to a few infantry units hidden in a forest near a strategic road juncture. The only real downsides online, minor though they are, are the forced unit limit and time limit, attributes not present in the PC version of the game.
The constant story intrusions are never welcome.
You can play offline, of course, and one-off skirmishes and challenges do a fine job of keeping you entertained. It's too bad that R.U.S.E.'s mediocre campaign fails to employ the strengths of its core gameplay. Certainly, you shouldn't play it for its story: second-rate voice acting and weird-looking character models with crude facial creases make the poorly lit cutscenes almost uncomfortable to watch. Some of the dialogue is truly awful; a truth you come to hysterical grips with in a serious scene gone inadvertently campy that prominently features the word "nuts." The plot follows the rise of Major Joe Sheridan as he rises up the ranks of the US Army in World War II while struggling with the onslaught of German troops that always seem to be one step ahead of him. This isn't a gripping tale, yet it has a tendency to frequently and annoyingly intrude on your missions. Every few minutes, the game will yank control from you just as you are getting into the swing of things, swoop the camera around the battlefield while you hear another mission update, and reset the camera in a position other than the one in which it started. Other times, new units and story updates will be introduced in slide-in panels as you play, which also limits your view of the battlefield and slides the interface out of position. Not only do these constant amateur narrative invasions mess with the tempo, but they also temporarily mess with your view of the battlefield. Most every aspect of the storytelling is poorly conceived and inexpertly delivered.
The missions hold your hand well into the lengthy campaign, and at that point, you'll be longing for the game to trust in your ability to play it and let you take command of a full-fledged battle. A new ruse is introduced every few chapters and new units are fed to you at a slow pace. The upside is that you have time to come to grips with each new ruse and unit and can fully understand their best uses for deployment. The downside is that if you've played a strategy game before, you'll be itching for something more interesting than battles featuring a limited army and limited resource management. R.U.S.E.'s campaign is fairly easy and strategically simple until you reach the end, at least on standard difficulty. The final missions will test your strategic prowess, though a few of them don't test your flexibility and know-how as much as they test your ability to understand exactly what the game expects of you. In some cases, you are placed in tightly scripted scenarios with very specific counters. These missions play out more like puzzles than strategic tests of skill and aren't a whole lot of fun. All the flaws with the campaign undermine a clever and fun foundation that deserved a chance to excel, but it suffers from too many limits for too long a stretch.
Not every nation features the same unit upgrades, which is a nice touch that makes it fun to jump from one to the next.
The game performs well, letting you zoom in and out with ease without any noticeable slowdown, though it would seem that some compromises have been made to accommodate the overall scope. Neither the terrain nor the units are all that detailed when viewed at relatively close distances. The art design also doesn't make any statement beyond "generic World War II," and overall, this version looks decidedly less crisp than the others. Yet, it's still a fine-looking game that displays a lot of units doing a lot of things at once without a struggle, though you will notice some geometric and texture pop-in. In the same way, the boilerplate wartime soundtrack sets the right tone, if not exactly excelling. But it isn't the presentation's strengths and weaknesses that will strike you as much as R.U.S.E.'s fascinating twist on a standard genre. It's unfortunate that the spiritless campaign fails to elevate R.U.S.E. to the head of its class. And yet, when it's allowed to breathe--both online and in one-off skirmishes--it's a flexible strategy game that requires you to think differently. Every game follows a unique path, requiring lots of smart recon and using ruses to fool your enemy. If you can look past the foibles, you'll find R.U.S.E. to be a fun and occasionally intense real-time strategy game that's just unusual enough to catch your imagination.
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Ruses provide a nifty and original strategic element
Slick tabletop interface makes it easy to stay organized
Recon, ambushes, and other elements make for lots of flexibility
Online and skirmish matches are really fun
Bland story characterized by poor cutscenes and inferior voice acting
Campaign is boring and badly paced
PlayStation Move support stinks
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Hnnng. Kojima is meeting Silent Hills actor Norman Reedus for 'updates'
By Leon Hurley 2016-02-16T11:51:55.46Z News
Update: It looks like Kojima's meeting with Reedus has inspired the actor into ... something. Reedus posted a picture of the Kojima Productions logo to his Instagram account shortly after his meeting with Kojima, as reported below. However, without a caption or explanation, it's basically just another tease. Come on, guys. This is starting to get cruel. Don't play with our hearts!
Original story: Before we go any further: Silent Hills is dead, okay. At least to Kojima - Konami owns that thing completely and is never letting go. It's gone.
That said, it hasn't stopped Kojima meeting up with some of the people involved for "updates." Look! He's doing it now:
Reunion with Norman Reedus. Giving update about my own company. pic.twitter.com/1yWMWWGT3qFebruary 16, 2016
That's Norman Reedus, obviously. Who was to star in Silent Hills, as revealed at the end of the PT Playable Teaser. Kojima's already talked about wanting to still work with filmmaker Guillermo del Toro, his other creative partner on Hills. The two are even giving a keynote at an upcoming DICE2016 event to talk about themselves and their influences.
Now, Kojima is famously a tease, especially on twitter where he constantly torments fans with coy references and hints. So this is most likely the man playing us all again, by propagating the idea that he, del Toro and Reedus are all just hanging around in secret horror game club behind our backs.
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A retrospective read: Deontay Wilder versus Tyson Fury and what we learnt about modern heavyweights
We complain about judging controversies, of course we do, and we always will, yet however you might have scored Deontay Wilder’s dramatic dance with Tyson Fury in the American’s eighth defence of the World Boxing Council crown, one thing cannot be denied: it gave us another narrative and opened up an even wider debate over who deserves the mantle of current heavyweight king. After twelve rounds between two of the unbeaten three of Wilder, Fury, and Anthony Joshua, we still don not know. In the end, it may just come down to styles. What eventuates over the next eighteen months will give us an answer, or not.
At any rate, this heavyweight world title fight between Wilder and Fury, with its three-legged London, New York, Los Angeles press tour, and two huge personalities, grew into one of the most anticipated clashes in modern times, simply because no one really could predict with complete accuracy what would happen when the first bell tolled.
What we knew, for one thing, was that it was a clash of styles: Wilder, the 6ft 7in tall world champion, an out-and-out puncher, the 6ft 9in Fury an outlandishly effective boxer. Both boxers were undefeated – 67 contests between them – both had huge egos, compelling personalities and fascinating back stories. Fury had been the world No 1 three years ago. Wilder now claimed it was him. It was Fury, frighteningly bold, who seemingly won the battle of the set-pieces in the build up, climbing into Wilder’s head, and in a dark moment after they had squared up at the news conference, the American’s blood seemed to be boiling. On that day in LA, Wilder was wide-eyed. We all had a piece of him. At one point, he leaned in towards this correspondent, sunglasses removed and said: “He should fear for his life. I want you to look into my eyes. I mean it, fear for his life.” He came so close, he became a human hair-dryer. But it was all great pantomime.
This was the “Bronze Bomber” of Alabama, the alter-ego of the champion, who glared outwards at the thought of dismantling, physically, the self-proclaimed “Gypsy King”. Two weeks earlier, alone with Wilder in his training camp in the deep south, the tattooed warrior, his flesh glistening after an hour of literally thumping the pads held for him by the deeply likeable Jay Deas, the WBC champion had talked of being two people rolled into one: a loving, giving father, yet a cold, destructive spirit with gloves on. Wilder is a fighter, who, after all, had knocked out all 39 of his opponents – he renames them “victims” – prior to this fight with Fury.
Meanwhile, 2000 miles away in his camp on the west coast of the United States, Fury revealed he had been consuming legendary military general Sun Tzu’s ‘The Art of War’, disclosing that he had been flicking through the 2,500-year old tome by the military strategist and philosopher. It was almost prophetic, as two diverse fighting strategies combined for a thrilling spectacle.
Two undefeated heavyweights went into that ring at the Staples Center in Los Angeles on December 1, and after twelve rounds, we are still arguing over who is the best. That’s boxing for you. Styles make fights, and indeed champions. Styles can define eras, and even be misleading. Yes, there are profound champions who clearly dominate their weight classes, but this sport of ours thrives on rugged debate and heated opinion. Records and punch statistics can lie. It is a sweet science, but in the same breath, an irregular, subjective judging art. What was fascinating, moreover, in the aftermath of Wilder-Fury, was that it also flushed Anthony Joshua out of his man cave. Rightly, Joshua needed to comment, and the argument now resonates that in spite of his own monumental climb and achievements over the last three years, the British holder of three of the alphabet titles cannot claim that the number one spot is his. There is the clear sense that Joshua – caught up in boxing politics, egos, and promotional deals – may have missed the boat temporarily. It may work in the Briton’s favour in the long game. Again, we really don’t know. Yet right now, many fans have swung towards the resurrection of Fury, the self-annointed ‘Gypsy King’, for the quite staggering revival of both his body and his mind, and the will and heart in the face of the power of Wilder’s raw skills yet devastating power. What Wilder must be admired for after the fight with Fury is his desire for a second skirmish in the war for supremacy.
All in all, Wilder-Fury 1, was a build-up, a fight and even an aftermath to savour. Your correspondent was afforded the privilege of being invited inside Fury’s dressing room in the sixty minutes leading into his ring walk, as well as a day inside his house in the Hollywood Hills when he had moved from training camp at altitude in Big Bear. It was access to two intimate sessions when the portrait of Fury returning to what he does best, what his family lineage has almost bred him to do naturally, were in focus.
At home in a three-storey mansion up a winding lane in Hollywood – his daily gym space the Wild Card Boxing Club down in the village – Fury was the most relaxed I had ever experienced him, and I have covered his professional career from the very first night, when his then promoter Mick Hennessy cooed about a new talent, on the undercard of Carl Froch’s monumental toe to toe world title battle with Jean Pascal in Nottingham. That was 2008. At home in his Hollywood home, Fury was magnanimous. He talked kindly ofJoshua, spoke of his respect for Wilder, and even cheekily praised rival promoter Eddie Hearn for his dress sense, looks, and success with aforementioned future foe Joshua.
In a sense, this was the vintage Fury, the one who proclaims, sings, enjoys skits and entertains. He can do so, as everyone should realise, because his boxing skills, at three inches short of seven feet remember, and at a minimum of 18 stone plus, are staggering.
Wilder knows that now. Joshua will get to know that. And goodness knows what kind of shoot out and exchanges we shall witness when Joshua and Wilder carry the battle to each other down the line. Fury carried that mood through fight week, selling and promoting the drama at every turn. For his part, Wilder was equally in on the event.
Two weeks out, in that visit to his camp in Alabama, I witnessed, in a deep, resonant interview, in which Wilder expounded his theories on life, that we are dealing with another complex man, one who changes at the flick of a switch. He told me that he had “visualised knocking out Fury in 75 different ways”. It will be no different when they meet again.
We all saw the switch flick when the ‘Bronze Bomber’ emerged in fight week. Oh, how he raged, and how Fury goaded his foe. Was it real ? Was it theatrics ? Only the two men themselves really know deep down. But when it came to the night itself, the two huge heavyweights delivered with aplomb. As the minutes wound down in the dressing room before the ring walk of the ‘Gypsy King’ – bearing in mind how the man had overcome his paralysing mental health issues, come back from thirty months in the wilderness and shed 140 pounds in what has been a life-affirming year – a scene unfolded. Along the wall, on a bench, sat hall of fame trainer Freddie Roach, while Ricky Hatton, pacing, stern faced, chewed hard on his gum. On a stool sat promoter Frank Warren. “We are going to do this tonight,” the promoter told me with absolute belief. Fury’s huge younger brother, Shane, an ever present in camp, demanded that a television crew move out. It was a solemn mood in there, yet upbeat. Fury sat, then moved, bounced on his feet, his trainer Ben Davison, who deserves deep praise, not the critique that Roach offered afterwards, never taking his eyes off the man he was been with almost every day for a year as he helped Fury to return from a human wasteland, physically, and mentally. Fury had a 15 minute lie down on a large massage table, stretching, then dressed himself. Boxer shorts, groin protector, those green and gold trunks, taped up around his middle. Music was on constantly, starting with the emotional country vibes of Chris Stapleton – Fury singing along. “This is strange music before a fight, innit ?”, he said to me as he approached. Yet it was not. It was the music of a return to the fray, to the emotion of a great occasion. As the minutes wound down, we had the mellow hip hop of Kanye West and Jay-Z, then rousing tunes of Tom Jones and the Kaiser Chiefs and then towards the end, ‘Thunderstruck’ by ACDC, that great uplifting heavy rock track. Fury went on the pads with coach Davison, going through his combinations, switching from southpaw to orthodox, practising sequences they had drilled for months. There were no real nerves from the big fighter himself, instead smiles of concentration and mood shifting.
There were two prayers in a huddle, one from Fury himself, another from Asgar Tair, who had been in Fury’s corner in Dusseldorf on the night Wladimir Klitschko was dethroned in December 2015. Then, as now, trusted Tair had inspected the foam under the canvas and had questioned its thickness. A protest was lodged, and it was made thinner. Detail. So important.
In the dressing room, it was attention to detail too. The entire team’s eyes were on Fury, as if they would go to his side if anything cracked in the final minutes. But of course nothing did, just like the comeback itself. Out they walked to the ring, slow, very slow, soaking up the mood, the respect, the adulation. They reckoned 8000 folk of the traveller race had made the journey.
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The fight delivered on so many levels. Fury boxed, goaded. Wilder hunted for those tenacious attacks. But it was a Hollywood ending that saw Fury dropped to the canvas twice, both times climbing back up, in the ninth and the twelfth rounds, the second time, like Lazarus, or as some saw it, aping The Undertaker in WWE wrestling. When the cards came in, 115-111 to Wilder, 112-114 to Fury, and 113-113, boxing hit the news. Draw !! Some said it was a robbery, Fury was praised for his heroics, and Wilder was game, a man who said he would do it all over again. The judging of Mexican-American Alejandro Cochin was called into question the morning after by Fury’s entourage. The fighter himself, his face marked up and his hands sore after the battle, said he had “never seen a worse decision” in his life and that it was “as bad a decision since the first Lennox Lewis and Evander Holyfield fight.” Fury’s promoter Frank Warren said that there would be an appeal to the WBC, yet six days later, WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman declared that his committee had voted on “an immediate rematch”
“Tyson’s the No 1 heavyweight in the world, the people’s champion, the winner of that fight. People I respect in boxing, Mike Tyson, Abel Sanchez, Gennady Golovkin, Teddy Atlas all had it for him,” said promoter Warren. “They were all with us and others saw it that way. People that can actually judge boxing know he was the winner, as do the fans.”
The drama of Fury getting up miraculously in the twelfth round from that vicious right cross, left hook combination will be used again and again to promote the rematch, as will Fury’s moves, making Wilder miss, miss and miss again. Wilder had called this “the biggest fight of my career. The one. This one that solidifies my name, especially here in America.” It has, and the second meeting will only be bigger. Get it signed gentlemen. We will all be there.
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'Heartless' thief steals till from Phyllis Tuckwell shop
A RAID on a charity shop has been condemned by staff as the “lowest of the low”.
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Jane Brooks, manager at the Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice shop in Ash
The Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice shop in Ash Hill Road, Ash, had its window smashed, causing £210 of damage, and a till containing £40 in cash was stolen.
The burglary, which happened last Sunday between 8.45am and 9am, was the result of a persistent attempt by the thief to break into the shop.
After trying to force open the wooden front door, the man threw two bricks at the glass in it.
He then left the scene for a short while before returning and climbing through the broken glass.
He unplugged the till and made off with it, running up the road towards the park.
Jane Brooks, manager of the charity shop, said: “It’s just the lowest of the low.
“They can’t have been thinking straight. If they thought about it, they would have realised there wouldn’t have been a lot of money to steal in a charity shop.
“Although we didn’t lose a lot of money in the till, it’s the whole inconvenience and losing half a day’s trading.
"But the village has been very supportive and people have been buying extra things to help out.”
Ms Brooks added: “A lot of people generously give up their time to help a charitable cause and break-ins such as this are so unnecessary. Fortunately no-one was hurt as a result of this heartless act.”
Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice is based in Farnham and cares for seriously ill people and their families both at the hospice and in the community.
It aims to give a range of specialist care and support to those living with life-limiting illnesses, and depends upon public donations.
Tim Osborn, head of retail at Phyllis Tuckwell, said: “This is a huge inconvenience to the hospice as well as to the staff and volunteers who dedicate their time to work at the shop, which was closed as a result.
“Due to the number of costs associated with any break-in, this type of senseless criminal action has such negative implications for the hospice, particularly in light of the current economic climate.
“We are currently in the process of replacing all of the damaged fixtures and fittings, in addition to repairing damage to the building itself, at a significant cost to the hospice which needs to fundraise over £10,000 per day to stay open.
“Reassuringly, the break-in was captured on CCTV and we look forward to the perpetrator being apprehended.”
The suspect was described as a white man, aged between 27 and 28, 5ft 5in tall and of a medium build.
He was dressed in black with a black hooded top with a white pattern on the front and black trainers.
Detective Constable Phillip Leaver said: “This was a brazen daylight burglary and someone out on a Sunday morning, maybe getting the paper or on their way to church, may well have seen something which can lead us to this offender and help officers bring him to justice.”
Anyone with information is urged to call DC Leaver on 0845 125 2222, quoting reference GD/09/11565.
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Upper Hand Enters Franchise Industry
November 28, 2018 Upper Hand
Upper Hand, Inc. Enters Franchise Industry with Launch of New Management Software
This article was originally published by Athletic Business on November 28, 2018
New software reduces 85 percent of daily administrative tasks performed by franchises operating in the sports industry
Sport, recreation and fitness franchises can now manage their business more efficiently thanks to the launch of new enterprise software designed specifically for the franchise marketplace from Upper Hand, Inc., the leader in cloud-based sports management software and business services.
Easily integrated within its already robust suite of tools that includes point-of-sale, membership management, video analysis, marketing automation, facility management and more, the new enterprise management software allows Upper Hand to offer the most comprehensive platform designed specifically to save time, money and eliminate resource waste.
The new software from Upper Hand provides reliable, flexible solutions for any growing enterprise in the sports industry. With the software, sports franchises can manage enterprise businesses in a branded environment with flexibility to scale alongside any level of growth. All tools currently used by an enterprise can be seamlessly integrated within the Upper Hand platform, streamlining and simplifying work.
Enterprise customers also receive a dedicated project manager to help them get the most value from Upper Hand — who serves as a continued innovation partner. As the business scales and evolves, the customer success manager will serve as a secret weapon for growth by identifying new opportunities for increased efficiency and productivity.
The new software reduces 85 percent of the daily administrative duties performed – such as scheduling, logistics, data entry, tracking payments and more, reducing the time spent on these tasks to 10 percent. Therefore, franchises are able to invest 90 percent of their time and growth activities, giving them a true competitive advantage.
“Given that our target audiences are small-to-medium size businesses, the natural next step was to deliver our award-winning technology to the franchise network chain,” said Kevin MacCauley, CEO and founder of Upper Hand. “Our software is already trusted by some of the world’s top ranked and most forward-thinking franchises of all shapes and sizes, which includes some enterprises with more than 200 locations worldwide.”
Founded in 2011, Upper Hand has revolutionized the way coaches, trainers and sports management conduct business with its powerful, cloud-based mobile platform. Its software offers sports organizations a suite of online tools to escape the administrative vortex and focus more on training and developing clients. It’s also offers the industry’s first business intelligence reporting solution.
Most recently, Upper Hand launched first-of-its kind facility management software that allows Upper Hand customers to improve visibility across its most expensive part of the business: facility resources. Unlike other platforms that operate in silos, Upper Hands gives facility managers instant access to the true availability of all staff, events and resources from one easy-to-view platform with smart automation. Now, with the integration of its enterprise management feature, Upper Hand is truly redefining the landscape of business management within the sports industry.
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Global Sisters Report is focusing a special series on mining and extractive industries and the women religious who work to limit damage and impact on people and the environment, through advocacy, action and policy. Pope Francis called for the entire mining sector to undergo "a radical paradigm change." Sisters are on the front lines to help effect that change.
Irish sister in the Philippines is the latest activist to suffer
by Gail DeGeorge
GSR Today - In a scenario that plays out across the globe, Sr. Kathleen Melia was attacked outside her convent — violence some suspect was related to Columban sister's work with the Subaanen people in their battle against large-scale mining.
Read more about Irish sister in the Philippines is the latest activist to suffer
Appalachian coal country, where sisters see little change in 40 years
by Dan Stockman
When Notre Dame de Namur Sr. Kathleen O'Hagan and St. Joseph Sr. Gretchen Shaffer arrived in Mingo County in 1976, nearly everyone was economically poor. Though four decades have passed since the pastoral letter by the Appalachian bishops, the region's underlying problem has not changed. Standards of living are higher, regulations have made coal mining cleaner, and unions have turned coal mining into safer, well-paying jobs, but the people still have little voice.
Read more about Appalachian coal country, where sisters see little change in 40 years
Q & A with Sr. Mary Going, fighting for disability pay for former coal miners
Mount Tabor Benedictine Sr. Mary Going is an attorney at the Appalachian Research and Defense Fund of Kentucky in Prestonsburg. These days, she is handling loads of disability cases, which are indicative of an ongoing crisis in eastern Kentucky.
Read more about Q & A with Sr. Mary Going, fighting for disability pay for former coal miners
Q & A with Sr. Gretchen Shaffer, witness to the struggles of coal country
After arriving in West Virginia in 1976, St. Joseph Sr. Gretchen Shaffer co-founded a school for a town that didn't have one. Though retired now, she is still a constant presence in the area, continuing to minister to the powerless.
Read more about Q & A with Sr. Gretchen Shaffer, witness to the struggles of coal country
Remembering Sister Valsa: 'Now we feel orphaned'
by Saji Thomas
Sr. Valsa John Malamel, a member of the Sisters of Charity of Jesus and Mary who lived far from her original home and her congregation among the indigenous people in eastern India, was killed five years ago. She was the sole educator in the remote village and a well-known advocate for the people against encroaching coal mining interests.
Read more about Remembering Sister Valsa: 'Now we feel orphaned'
Mining our mountain: People in Dominican Republic tell Canadian company 'no'
by Soli Salgado
Loma Miranda is one of the most biodiverse mountains in the Dominican Republic and is known as a "green curtain" that collects humidity from the Caribbean clouds to provide 80 percent of the region's water. It acts as a natural barrier, protecting surrounding communities from cyclones and other natural disasters but is also rich in nickel ore and owned in part by a Canadian mining company. Locals want Loma Miranda to become a national park.
Read more about Mining our mountain: People in Dominican Republic tell Canadian company 'no'
Life-threatening mining is the 'only work' available in Honduras mountains
by J. Malcolm Garcia
Abraham Núñez avoided dying by just a few steps. "I went in the mine Monday morning and came out later for coffee," Núñez, 36, recalled. "I went back in a half hour later. I heard a hellish noise. I was just going in, and I turned around and ran out." The noise he heard was a landslide that trapped 11 men in a mine in this mountainous area in July 2014. Eight of the miners died. The mine closed, but Núñez went back to work at another mine the next day.
Read also: Legacy of mining operation lingers in Honduras long after closure
Read more about Life-threatening mining is the 'only work' available in Honduras mountains
Legacy of mining operation lingers in Honduras long after closure
The San Martin mine in the Valle de Siria region of south central Honduras, 90 miles north of the capital city of Tegucigalpa, has been closed since 2009. But its impact on local communities, people living in the area say, continues to this day. "The San Martin mine is a clear example of the environmental damage and the consequences for human health from mining," said anti-mining activist Pedro Landa.
Read more about Legacy of mining operation lingers in Honduras long after closure
Murder of Berta Cáceres sends dark message to Honduran environmental activists
Environmental activist Pedro Landa knew fellow activist Berta Isabel Cáceres for 20 years. They had walked together for so many years and were like family. The assassination of Cáceres on March 2 shocked all of Honduras, but it sent a specific message to environmental activists: Even internationally renowned environmental activists are unsafe in Honduras.
Read more about Murder of Berta Cáceres sends dark message to Honduran environmental activists
Closed mines haunt two towns in Honduras as threats against activists mount
Community opposition succeeded in shutting down mines in Nueva Esperanza in northern Honduras and El Tránsito far to the south near the border of Nicaragua. But to many people in these two small towns the closings serve only as a pyrrhic victory. For now, the armed guards that circled the mines are gone. But gone, too, are the jobs the mines provided. In their place is a lingering loss of trust among residents in these agricultural communities and a continuing fear that this is just a temporary respite before the mines in both towns reopen.
Read more about Closed mines haunt two towns in Honduras as threats against activists mount
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Why are there so many planes flying above Gloucestershire today?
It's the small matter of a Champions League final between Real Madrid and Juventus
Phil NorrisBreaking News Editor
Updated 19:20, 3 JUN 2017
Champions League planes at Gloucestershire Airport (Image: Gloucestershire Airport)
If you think there are more planes flying across Gloucestershire today, you are right.
The skies are buzzing with planes and most of them are heading to Gloucestershire Airport.
The small matter of a Champions League Final being played about 70 miles away in Cardiff.
Juventus fans fly into Gloucestershire ahead of Champions League Final against Real Madrid
Because airports in the Welsh capital and Bristol are at capacity, the Staverton airport has been called on to help VIPs fly in from Europe ahead of the game between Real Madrid and Juventus at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff.
Gloucestershire Airport has been busy tweeting images of the planes as they land ahead of the match tonight.
And because the game will finish late – especially if there is extra time – the airport has warned residents that there will be a number of night flights.
Operations Director, Darren Lewington said: “Cardiff and Bristol Airports are geared up for the major passenger charter aircraft bringing fans in for the event but have insufficient capacity to meet the demand for the over 100 corporate aircraft expected to attend the final from Europe and beyond.
“We have worked closely with the Welsh Football Association to provide additional resource and are extending our opening hours on Saturday and into the early hours of Sunday to accommodate departures after the match.”
He added; “We appreciate that our nearest neighbours won’t enjoy the prospect of night departures and we do have an annual quota of 100 night flights permitted between the hours of 11pm to 6am within our Green Policy to ensure this is not a regular occurrence.
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“The timing of any late departures will depend on how the game unfolds, with the possibility of extra time and penalties plus the travel time from the stadium but we’re geared up to be ready throughout the night.”
Tim Atkins, managing director of place and economic development at Cheltenham Borough Council, said: “It is great that Gloucestershire Airport is able to play an important supporting role in hosting this major sporting event that will have significant economic benefits for the region.
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“We hope that neighbouring residents will agree that the airport’s support towards this major event is worthwhile.”
The final is expected to provide a boost to the area’s business with demand for hotel accommodation, taxis and limousines.
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Prince Harry Is Traveling to Zambia Alone so Meghan Markle Can Have Some Family Time at Home
They'll spend their engagement anniversary apart.
By Amy Mackelden
Nov 25 2018, 1:28 pm EST
Prince Harry has jetted off to Zambia for an official visit this weekend, without wife Meghan Markle.
The Daily Mail reports that the visit was always intended as a solo trip, but that Meghan may have accompanied her husband had it not been for travel warnings regarding the Zika virus.
Instead, the Duchess of Sussex is remaining at home, and apparently may be visited by her mother, Doria Ragland.
This weekend, Prince Harry has embarked upon a two-day trip to Zambia, where he will visit the capital city of Lusaka and its Burma Barracks. There, the royal will pay tribute by attending "an event commemorating WWI and WWII Zambian veterans," per Kensington Palace.
Despite it always being billed as a solo trip, the Daily Mail reports that Meghan has also been advised not to make any trips abroad, due to risks associated with the Zika virus.
Whether or not this is really the case, Meghan and Harry happen to be having this time apart on their anniversary, as pointed out by ELLE.com. Of course, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex announced their engagement on November 27, 2017, and so much has happened in just one short year.
The Duke of Sussex will visit Zambia on Monday 26th and Tuesday 27th November, at the request of the Foreign Office pic.twitter.com/wETN3n2CD3
— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) November 19, 2018
Kensington Palace revealed that during the trip Harry "will attend events for The @QueensComTrust, of which he is President," and that he'll also "visit @BongoHive, Zambia’s first technology and innovation hub. The organisation provides a range of startup and tech programmes, workshops and events all focused on making Zambia Africa’s next hotbed of innovation." Basically, the Duke of Sussex is in for a busy few days.
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In Past Tense: The story of Paul's phones
Paul, 18 March 2018
Featured iPhone Nokia Past Tense
In Past Tense is our series of articles in which GSMArena veterans take you on a nostalgia-infused ride through the years.
Hi, I'm Paul, the veteran here at GSMArena Towers and my journey takes us on a slightly longer track when compared to previous installments in this series.
Before owning my first mobile phone I had access to one through the UK company I worked for, and I've racked my brains, but for the life of me, I can't remember what make or model it was. What I do remember though is pranking my friends, I used to call them up while stood outside their house, pretending I was at home and then ringing their doorbell seconds after hanging up. Remember, this was in the late'80s when no-one had a mobile phone or YouTube - guess you had to be there.
To assist me in writing this article I jotted down all the phones I've previously owned to help map out my journey, so I'll take the opportunity to share an abridged version with you.
Abridged version of my phones and consumer electronics
It would be several years before I felt that I needed to own a mobile phone. In 1996, Nokia launched the Nokia 1610 (too old even for the GSMArena Database - come on guys), its second consumer-focused mobile phone after the Nokia 2010, and that's what I purchased.
The decision-making process? Well there wasn't one. I needed a phone and the Nokia made calls which was its 'killer app'. That was available in one color only, so that was that. No different to buying numerous other 'white' goods - pretty damn straightforward and now I was the proud owner of a stylish and cutting-edge mobile.
The surprise feature was the short message service (SMS) which I tried to use, but it was a one-way conversation due to several limitations. Initially, you could only send messages to other users on the same network; not all phones supported SMS - Nokia was one of the first; and typing out a message was painful as predictive text would come later. Fun fact - in 1995 users would average 0.4 messages per GSM customer per month!
Mobile phones were on the cusp of becoming fashion items at this juncture, but they were not quite there yet. And as they didn't have the mass of functionality that we've come to expect today, my selection criteria over the next few years were simple - to get the size and weight down. Within reason, as I'm a pretty brand loyal guy, and so my following few phones were all Nokias.
Nokia 1610 • Nokia 6110 • Nokia 8210
In the late 1990's Nokia pushed the mobile phone as fashion items, striving to make the 'ugly' external antenna a thing of the past and offering Xpress-on covers to change the color of the phone. Such was their conviction, Nokia collaborated with the Kenzo fashion house on the Nokia 8210 which launched during the Paris Fashion week in '99.
Pitched as a 'cool' consumer phone at the premium price of £250 and at 79 g (2.79 oz), the lightest in the Nokia range, it was perfect for me. Of course, given the size, there was the expected trade off on battery life offering circa 60% that of the Nokia 3310. With predictive text, suddenly composing an SMS became much more convenient and I remember particularly liking the ability to quickly switch between profiles to put the phone on vibrate when in meetings or make the ringer louder when in a bar.
At the time I purchased the Nokia 8210 I was using Palm's Personal Digital Assistants (PDA's) for holding my personal information. My one overriding thought at the time was 'I wish my Palm would ring' - I didn't want to carry two devices around with me.
In 2000 I was issued with the obligatory Nokia 6210 through work. You would go into a management meeting, and everyone would take out their mobiles - all Nokia 6210's - and place them on the table. Oh, the corporate life. The company even installed a cradle car kit in my car.
As this cradle only fitted the Nokia 6210 and its future siblings, I was tied in and upgraded to the Nokia 6310 followed by the Nokia 6310i. While not exciting or fashionable phones, they were bullet-proof and survived constant drops. During this time though I was still using the Nokia 8210 as my personal driver.
Nokia 6210 • Nokia 6310 • Nokia 6310i • Nokia Car Kit
During this particular upgrade cycle Bluetooth appeared on the scene and I began experimenting with trying to sync devices via that. Yet, in the early days of Bluetooth, manufacturers had problems in making their devices compatible with one another, leaving me very frustrated.
In 2002 I thought I'd solved my problem of having one device when Sony Ericsson launched the pioneering P800. It adopted a cunning solution by combing a resistive touchscreen that was half covered with a flip-down keypad. When the keypad was up, the keys would press on the screen to operate in a more conventional feature phone manner. Flip the keypad down, and you had the whole 2.9" color screen to interact with.
While this may have been the peak of technology back then, and I know many people have fond memories of this device - for me, it simply didn't work. It was a combination of many things, it just wasn't intuitive, and due to the nature of the resistive touchscreen, it took an effort to use. When the keypad was over the screen you had to press harder for a keypress to register so in 'feature phone' mode it frustrated.
Compared to the PDA's that I was using at this time, it felt too compromised. I endured it for a week and then sent it back. Looking back though, we mustn't lose sight of the influence that devices like that had on the tech landscape.
Sony Ericsson P800
Then in 2003, our son was born, and with him came every parent's overriding desire to photograph and video every waking, and sleeping moment of his existence. So we could make the most of this digital existence we jumped ship back to Apple Macs, specifically the newly announced 17" sunflower iMac and a 17" PowerBook.
1 week old and one of the many photos and videos we would go on to take
I mention the Macs because they largely influenced how I would pick my phones moving forward. Apple OS X (that's what macOS was known as back then) had a built-in syncing service/utility called, you guessed it, iSync. Enabling the syncing of data across multiple devices, while not without its issues, quickly improved over time further cementing the Mac as our digital hub.
Next up, the Sony Ericsson T610, which was for me the spiritual successor to my Nokia 8210. Near identical in height and width and only 1.6 millimeters thicker. Apart from the short-lived P800, this was my first long-term phone with a color screen. This was also the first phone that I used to access the internet via WAP and Email.
While usable, the speed limitations ensured that I rarely used these except in circumstances where the phone was the only device I had, even then I can remember often giving up halfway through.
17" G4 iMac • Apple iSync • Sony Ericsson T610
Importantly, it synced flawlessly with the Mac via iSync as mentioned earlier. I also used a utility from Salling Software called Salling Clicker, which allowed me to control our Macs from the phone. I used it to control both my laptop for Keynote/PowerPoint presentations and when at home with iTunes that held our entire music collection on the iMac that I'd plumbed into the ceiling mounted speakers around the house.
Time to get emotional
Up to this point, my phone selection was based purely on cold specs, no phones up to this point had elicited an emotional response. That was about to change.
Motorola announced the RAZR V3 and wowed me. Quoting Wayne's World - 'It will be mine. Oh yes. It will be mine.' This was the first phone that I'd buy off contract at £500, I wanted, no, needed it that much.
The use of aircraft grade aluminum felt great, immediately making this stand out from the crowd and when opened the backlit keys combined with the 2.2" TFT screen made this feel like a phone from the future. It became a sure thing once I discovered that it would fit right into my Apple eco-system. I connected the RAZR to the Mac via Bluetooth, and everything was squirted down. Also, the launch models came in an aluminum presentation box with a leather case and all the accessories you could ask for. Being honest, the user interface was poor, but I endured for those looks alone.
Motorola RAZR V3 • Aluminum packaging for the RAZR V3
When I made the switch to digital photography, I adopted the Minolta Dimage X. Like the RAZR it was clad in aluminum and featured an internal telescopic lens in a periscope arrangement, very cool and very small. This was, in addition, the Panasonic GS5 camcorder that we used for video. Therefore when the Minolta Dimage Xt came along, I immediately upgraded, giving me a whole 3.2 megapixels to play within the same compact body.
I mention the cameras since when in 2006 Sony Ericcson launched the K800i with a 3.15 megapixel camera I immediately went out and purchased one, one less thing to carry around on family trips. While I tried to use the K800i as my daily driver, I wasn't that happy with the size or the picture quality when compared to the Dimage Xt, and so I often found myself swapping my SIM card back into the RAZR.
Sticking with my preferred small phone size and flip phone format, I then purchased the RAZR2 V8. Yes, the camera was not good, but at this point, my digital camera was a Fuji Finepix F40d, and no phone came even close.
For me, the milestone with the RAZR2 was that I could play, albeit a small selection of, music on it. It didn't sound as good as my 4th Generation iPod at the time but nonetheless it meant that I left my iPod at home on more occasions.
The iPhone era
Being the Apple fanboy I was, in 2007 at Macworld when Steve Jobs introduced the iPhone, I knew that at one point I would own one, but not this one. The 2 megapixel camera certainly didn't impress, iOS (it wasn't called that originally) while accomplished, lacked several key features (for example MMS) and the lack of 3G was a dealbreaker for me. However, I did get a significant amount of hands-on experience with the first generation iPhone as my wife purchased one immediately for her business.
Sit-rep
Up until this juncture I had tried to merge many of my consumer electronic items and failed. So here I was in 2008 actively using;
Apple 4th Generation iPod
Sony PSP - 'backed up' my DVD's to play when traveling or holiday
Nikon D300 DSLR camera
FUJIFILM FinePix F40fd for stills and video
TomTom Sat Nav
And while all the above integrated perfectly with the Mac I still longed for the day when the humble phone would consign some of these items to the history books.
Hence, I found myself queuing outside an O2 store waiting to pick up a 16GB iPhone 3G that I'd reserved, with that same excitement that I felt when I purchased the first Motorola RAZR.
Yes, the design was 'muted' with its black plastic back when compared to my wives original aluminum-clad iPhone, but non the less it was a joy to use as it got so much right. Literally, overnight, I was using my iPod and PSP significantly less as I could now have a meaningful amount of my music and media on the one device.
Visual Voicemail was a game changer, and I'm still surprised that all carriers didn't invested to support it - a sign that 'making calls' seems to no longer be the killer feature it once was. The same can be applied to VoLTE, Wi-Fi calling and more recently Voicemail transcription services.
My first iPhone - the iPhone 3G • Visual Voicemail today and Transcription in iOS
And so somewhat predictably, I plunged further into the Apple eco-system (From iTools in 2003 through to iCloud today) and future iDevices. I had managed through luck to get a phone tariff with unlimited everything at a great price. So from that point onwards I would buy my iPhones outright, cascade my old one to my son and sell his - and so the cycle went.
As I enjoy consuming media, the last thing I wanted was white bezels to detract from the overall experiences (personal thing and maybe one for a Sunday Debate). For me, bezels should blend in and not stand out, hence why every iPhone I've ever purchased was either space gray or black.
Apple iPhone 4 • Apple iPhone 4s • Apple iPhone 5 • Apple iPhone 5s
Career wise, I designed and manufactured interactive touchscreen systems and digital signage. With the advent of the iPhone and the subsequent release of Android, both Apple and Google were, in effect, training users how to use touchscreens.
Hence I had to ensure that we didn't go against what the populace was becoming accustomed to and where possible stand on their shoulders. To aid in my understanding, this resulted in me purchasing my first Android phone in 2010 - the original HTC Desire.
The HTC Desire's build quality was left wanting when compared to the iPhone 4's glass and metal construction, but for a predominantly plastic construction, it still impressed. You could expand its storage via microSD cards (still grates me that Apple charges so much for storage) and its screen quality with its AMOLED display, even with its lower pixel count, was mightily impressive even compared to the iPhone 4's Retina Display. Android was a refreshing alternative to iOS with its home screen widgets and more open/flexible approach.
Jumping ahead, by the time I had the iPhone 5s in my hands, I had attuned myself to Apple's tick-tock design cycle. An entirely new design every two years with what amounted to an internal upgrade in between. That was about to change though with the introduction of the iPhone 6.
I had to choose what size phone I wanted, the iPhone 6 or iPhone 6 Plus. It was a considered choice. I'm not a small guy but the larger screened devices at the time seemed, well, just too big. Carrying a larger phone around in a suit jacket pocket also didn't appeal. Technically, the larger iPhone 6 Plus had Optical Image Stabilization and a more significant battery. I played it safe and went with the iPhone 6 and didn't regret it.
The iPhone 6 also introduced Apple Pay. While it took a while to get fully supported by my UK bank, once available I quickly adapted to not having to take my wallet with me everywhere - especially in coffeshops and bars.
When the iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus were announced I found that I had to use reading glasses more often than not so the larger screen appealed, and the iPhone 6s Plus it was.
Apple iPhone 6 • Apple iPhone 6s Plus • Apple iPhone 8 Plus
I skipped the iPhone 7 completely. Nothing new design wise and the performance of the iPhone 6s Plus (CPU throttling aside) was good enough. When at home, 99% of the time I use an iPad.
Everyone assumed that when the iPhone X came out, I'd hop aboard. I've covered some of my reasons here, but suffice to say it's not for me.
The money I saved not going with the iPhone X went towards upgrading to a 256GB iPhone 8 Plus and being honest, if it wasn't for work, I may well have stuck with my iPhone 6s Plus (with £29 battery replacement) running iOS 11 for a while longer.
Miscellaneous phones
Throughout the years I've procured numerous phones for very specific niche reasons without caring what eco-system they operate in. There was a time when every weekend I'd be out in the great outdoors, and I wanted a more rugged phone - step up the new at the time Nokia 5100. Other times, I would use a more cost-effective phone for use in the gym to log my workouts, early Motorola G & E series.
Nokia 5100 • Motorola Moto E • Motorola Moto G 4G
Looking back, not only has the smartphone consolidated many of those consumer electronic devices that I used to lug around but it has enabled so much more. I currently wear a Garmin Fenix 5 watch which is made all the more accessible and configurable through my smartphone. I can stream music either via Bluetooth or AirPlay to various speakers in every room in the house and automate my home. All cost-effectively and simplistically.
So there you have it, an abridged version of my phone history. In the last ten years, purchasing iPhones was a given, plus it helped that I was getting a reliable OS combined with great hardware and design. I don't feel that will be the case for my next phone though. iOS is no longer the shining light it once was (iOS 11 has underwhelmed) and we're awash with phones manufactured to the same quality as iDevices, with many even exceeding them.
The only thing that stops me 'switching' to my two preferred Android phones, the Samsung Galaxy S9+ or Pixel 2 XL, is my aforementioned tie-in to Apple's services and eco-system. We have an Apple Music Family Plan and the last time I checked, Apple Music on Android was poor - intentionally perhaps?
We use 'Find My Friends' exhaustively, and while my iTunes movie purchases are predominantly watched via the Apple TV, I'd no longer be able to view them on my phone. While sharing photos and other stuff between us is made accessible via airdrop and sharing Apple photo albums.
So for the here and now, Apple it is and I'm reserving judgment until the 2018 iPhones are announced. In the background, I'll be devoting more time looking into workarounds for the above and convincing the rest of the family to use them, just in time for Andy Rubin to launch the Essential 2 perhaps.
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In Past Tense: The story of Peter's phones
In Past Tense: The story of Ivan's phones
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HBD
Kudos! Thanks for sharing your phone collections. i had some of those nokia phones. I like the most was the compact Nokia 8210 and the sturdy Nokia 6310.
J8A
Thanks for telling your story ,I really Enjoyed it and it was nice to hear from someone who used cell phones for over 25 years.
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pEJ
Mobiles newer has been to me for just talking more like expensive toy who breaks fast. Now even keeping active sim card is expensive.
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Home bet The Definitive Stats Supporting Betting On Rory McIlroy At The PGA Championship
The Definitive Stats Supporting Betting On Rory McIlroy At The PGA Championship
GolfCentralDaily at 9:38 AM bet,
If your thinking of betting on Rory McIlroy, whose is generally available at 14/1 across the best golf betting sites in this week's PGA Championship, here's every stat you need to make your decision.
Rory featured in the "favourites win-only section of my 2018 PGA Championship Betting Preview and Tips post so make sure to check that out (here) too.
And with the PGA Of America announcing that green speeds will be slow and soft due to extremely high temperatures and humidity forecast it brings back memories of Congressional's greens in the 2011 US Open where Rory ruled.
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Rory McIlroy Essential Performance Stats.
with thanks to Sal at Golfstats.
Rory McIlroy 2018 European Tour Record
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Rory McRory Career PGA Championship Record
Rory McIlroy Yearly PGA/European Tour Stats/Rank
He is 5 in this week’s Official World Golf Ranking
Birth Date: May 04, 1989
Birthplace: Holywood, Northern Ireland
Age: 29 Ht.: 5’ 10" Wt.: 160
Home: Holywood, Northern Ireland
Turned Professional: 2007
Joined PGA Tour: 2010
PGA Tour Playoff Record: 1-2
Joined PGA European Tour: 2008
PGA European Tour Playoff Record: 0-3
PGA Tour Victories: 14 - 2010 Quail Hollow Championship;
2011 U.S. Open; 2012 Honda Classic, PGA Championship,
Deutsche Bank Championship, BMW Championship; 2014
British Open, WGC-Bridgestone Invitational, PGA
Championship; 2015 WGC-Cadillac Match Play Championship,
Wells Fargo Championship; 2016 Deutsche Bank
Championship, Tour Championship; 2018 Arnold Palmer
PGA European Tour Victories: 13 - 2009 Dubai Desert
Classic; 2011 U.S. Open, UBS Hong Kong Open; 2012 PGA
Championship, DP World Tour Championship; 2014 BMW
PGA Championship, British Open, WGC-Bridgestone
Invitational, PGA Championship; 2015 Omega Dubai Desert
Classic, WGC-Cadillac Match Play Championship, DP World
Tour Championship; 2016 Dubai Duty Free Irish Open
Australian Win: 2013 Emirates Australian Open
ELIGIBILITY CODE: 1, 4, 10, 11
McIlroy's 2018 Season So Far....
Returned to action, saying he was feeling great with no rib problems. His first start back finished T-3rd at Abu Dhabi and the next week was 2nd at the Dubai Desert Classic, one shot behind winner Haotong Li.
Flew to America to play on the PGA Tour, and in four starts missed two cuts. His best finish was T-20th at the Genesis Open. On the Monday before the Arnold Palmer Invitational, talked with Brad Faxon, who gave him some thoughts on putting. McIlroy used those keys to have his best putting week on the PGA Tour, taking a career-low 100 putts to win the Palmer by three shots over Bryson DeChambeau. McIlroy birdied five of his last six holes on the way to a bogey-free 64.
The next week at the WGC-Dell Match Play, an event he won in 2015, he lost two of his three matches and didn’t make it out of group play. Was T-5th at The Masters, he was in the final pairing with Patrick Reed and shot 74 finishing six shots back. Was 2nd at the BMW PGA Championship, 2 shots back of winner Francesco Molinari. T-8th at the Memorial. Missed the cut at both the Play-
ers Championship and U.S. Open, his third straight missed cut at a U.S. Open.
Bounced back at the Open Championship finishing T-2nd, two shots back of winner Francesco Molinari. Shot a final round 73 at the WGC-Bridgestone Invitational to finish T-6th.
2018 PGA Championship Betting Tips Video
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SEIU 32BJ
Powerful Head of Building Workers Union Takes on Critics, Explains Positions
Hector Figueroa (photo: Mike Groll/Office of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo)
Among powerful labor union leaders, transparency in political decision-making processes can be rare. But Hector Figueroa, president of the Service Employees International Union, Local 32BJ (SEIU 32BJ), has proved an exception, at least to a significant new degree. And he’s using a now time-honored tool for public sharing: Twitter.
32BJ is the largest property services union in the country, and as its head Figueroa is a prominent political player nationally, and especially in New York, where most 32BJ
Why is Governor Cuomo Attacking a Longtime Labor Ally?
Gov. Cuomo speaks at a 32BJ rally (photo: Fred Pollard/Governor's Office)
Governor Andrew Cuomo, a third-term Democrat, has in recent weeks repeatedly lashed out at state legislators from his own party and a long-time labor ally, 32BJ SEIU, as he points to the role of independent expenditures in state politics amid questions about his own fundraising habits and commitment to campaign finance reform.
For the Future of Our Communities, Labor Support for The Green New Deal
(photo: @sunrisemvmt)
Four years ago, the New York climate march brought 300,000 people to the streets of Manhattan to demand action from national and world leaders. Marching in New York City with my family, we witnessed how thousands of people from all walks of life filled the streets with energy, passion, and hope for a better future for our children and grandchildren. 32BJ SEIU, the labor union I am honored to lead, played a vital part in the People’s Climate March because our members live and work in communities that are
Max & Murphy Podcast: De Blasio Finishes Year 5 & The Push for 'Fair Elections for New York'
Ben Max, left, of Gotham Gazette, and Jarrett Murphy, right, of City Limits
December 5, 2018 - Max & Murphy Podcast: De Blasio Finishes Year 5 & The Push for 'Fair Elections for New York'
Mayor de Blasio is nearing the end of his fifth year in office, and in the first half of the show the hosts take stock of recent news surrounding the mayor and questions of his
De Blasio Pushes 'Yes' Vote on 3 Ballot Proposals
32BJ's Hector Figueroa, with Mayor de Blasio and others (photo: @32BJSEIU)
Mayor Bill de Blasio on Thursday continued his eleventh-hour push for the ballot proposals put forth by his Charter Revision Commission, with a rally at the headquarters of labor union 32BJ SEIU, where he was joined by other unions, elected officials, and advocates in favor of the three reforms that will appear on New York City voters’ ballots on Election Day.
De Blasio, who announced the commission in his 2018 State of the City address to examine and propose revisions to the
One of the State's Most Powerful Unions Tries to Take Down One of Its Most Powerful Politicians
photo: @32BJSEIU
As Alessandra Biaggi, a first-time candidate for office, attempts to unseat Democratic state Senator Jeff Klein, once the powerful leader of a rogue faction of Democratic senators, a prominent labor union is pulling no punches to ensure that her insurgent campaign prevails in the September 13 primary.
The property services workers union, 32BJ SEIU, which boasts more than 160,000 members and is a regular political heavyweight, has been aggressively courting voters and spending money to help Biaggi defeat Klein, a Democrat the union once backed. A force in
'Speaker Heastie PAC' Brings in Big Money from Special Interests, Starts Giving to Candidates
Carl Heastie, right, with Joe Morelle (photo: @JoeMorelle)
New York State Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie, who rose to lead the chamber following the fall from grace of his predecessor, Sheldon Silver, on charges of corruption, has been in at least one way followed in Silver’s footsteps by establishing a political action committee, which he is using to support allies
New York Democrats’ Season of Choosing
Corey Johnson endorses IDC challengers (photo: Gotham Gazette)
As progressives aggressively attempt to wrest control of the Democratic Party from the hands of those they call centrists and establishment politicians, elected Democrats across New York find themselves in an unenviable position. Abiding by their self-professed progressive values to support insurgent Democratic primary challengers could mean bucking the state party establishment and its leader, Governor Andrew Cuomo, while, on the
The Week Ahead in New York Politics, October 19
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Mayor Bill de Blasio was in Israel over the weekend, where he spoke at the Annual Conference of Mayors, met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, visited recent terror attack victims, and made several other stops, including at the Western Wall and at a school educating a diverse student population. De Blasio spoke against a new wave of anti-Semitism and
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Type: Posts; User: Mark M
July 11, 2019, 12:04pm
Thread: Could He-Man be openly gay in a new media adaptation?
by Mark M
Yeah the suits looked too much like Iron Man. ...
Yeah the suits looked too much like Iron Man.
The Zords definitely did look a lot like Bay Bots although the actual Megazord looked worse. I would actually say it was the worse designed Megazord...
Thread: Batman vs. the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Movie thread
They are making some figures based on the movie. ...
They are making some figures based on the movie.
http://thefwoosh.com/2019/07/dc-collectibles-batman-vs-tmnt-2-packs-and-bundle-now-available-for-pre-order-on-gamestop/
They all look great with...
Thread: Scooby Doo: "Return To Zombie Island" Coming Soon
That is awesome news. :hmgrin:
Thread: Disney Live Action "The Little Mermaid" Update
I was only joking. :) But you do have to admit...
I was only joking. :)
But you do have to admit you picked her because she looks like the animated character.
Thread: Words and phrases you're just sick of hearing
I hate people using text speak of acronyms and...
I hate people using text speak of acronyms and abbreviations.
The problem with the Power Rangers movie was...
The problem with the Power Rangers movie was nothing to do with a character being gay.
Personally I didn't think it was too bad...but it definitely had a lot of faults.
The biggest one being it was...
No you just picked an African American actress...
No you just picked an African American actress because she is black like the cartoon.
Karen Gillan would be a better choice. ;)
Maybe they will cast Karen Gillan if they do a live action Brave.
What I meant by my statement of not everything...
What I meant by my statement of not everything needing diversity and equality is that some stories etc if they go for authentisity cannot always be iclusive of different ethnicities and minority...
This 100%. As nice as it is to have some...
This 100%. As nice as it is to have some diversity, there are some stories, films etc that really can't and shouldn't have diversity.
July 9, 2019, 04:16pm
Thread: Marvel or DC?
Poll: Tough choice, I like both, but if I had to pick...
Tough choice, I like both, but if I had to pick just on nostalgia it's Marvel.
The more I don't agree with all this race and...
The more I don't agree with all this race and gender swapping etc I will say look at The Shawshank Redemption.
In the book Red is described as being white and known as Red because of his ginger...
July 8, 2019, 07:29am
Thread: Awesome "Frozen 2" Trailer
They should have made a Robin Hood sequel.
Thread: Thundercats Classics Mumm-Ra custom
This is a pretty cool custom. :hmgrin:
Disney stuck pretty close to the looks for their...
Disney stuck pretty close to the looks for their other characters so why change Ariel.
It may seem like diversity but it's really just a cheap embarrassing marketing scheme by Disney....
That's awesome. I am not familiar with the books...
That's awesome. I am not familiar with the books but I really enjoyed the movie. Studio Ghibli did a similar thing of adapting parts of a series of books into a movie but not the full series.
I am not too familiar with Melissa McCarthy's...
I am not too familiar with Melissa McCarthy's work. The only full film she has starred in that I have watched was Ghostbusters 2016...and that film was pretty much a disaster. Of course if she...
Has anyone seen the Studio Ghibli movie Ponyo? ...
Has anyone seen the Studio Ghibli movie Ponyo? It is a bit similar to The Little Mermaid. I like that Studio Ghibli are proud of their animated features and not interested in making cash grab live...
Perhaps because it would cost more money to...
Perhaps because it would cost more money to actually hire someone to write or purchase an original new script. Especially when they already own scripts to movies that already made them lots of...
I did something similar after the Disney Star...
I did something similar after the Disney Star Wars movies. I still have DVDs of I-VI and Ewoks and a couple cartoons and novels but the magic and love I had for Star Wars is gone. I sold off all my...
Thread: 35 yrs ago : Karate Kid world premiere
They were originally going to use this song in...
They were originally going to use this song in Rocky IV.
Thread: Is Collector's Choice done?
Yes and the cartoon characters that didn't have...
Yes and the cartoon characters that didn't have action figures.:hmgrin:
One of my favourite scenes in the movie was...
One of my favourite scenes in the movie was always the fight scene with Johnny and the Cobra Kai guys dressed in the Skeleton outfits and Miyagi showing up and fighting all of them.
I honestly don't believe Mattel or any company...
I honestly don't believe Mattel or any company would continue making something if they were barely making a profit.
100% agree. These would be amazing.
Dumbo was among the first Disney movies I ever...
Dumbo was among the first Disney movies I ever watched. I also really wanted to like it. The story revolved too much around the people and not enough on Dumbo.
Thread: Whats the last DVD/Blu-Ray you bought?
As far as I know there is some legal issue with...
As far as I know there is some legal issue with TMNT 2003-2009. I think the company that made it went out of business or Nickelodeon don't own the right to it.
But the 2003 Turtles are in the...
Thread: Happy 85TH Birthday DC Comics
I am not a huge comic book super hero fan but my...
I am not a huge comic book super hero fan but my preference would be for Marvel as the first action figures toys I got were Mattel Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars Captain America, Hobgoblin, Turbo...
It would be nice for Disney and Hollywood in...
It would be nice for Disney and Hollywood in general to start making some original movies again
I think they should do a an album of actors/actresses singing the songs...
Thread: Crawl (2019)
The reason Jaws was so successful was because the...
The reason Jaws was so successful was because the story was believable and they built the suspense of actually seeing the Shark until near the end. I wasn't too keen on the Jaws sequels.
Visually a Little Mermaid live action movie could...
Visually a Little Mermaid live action movie could be stunning but the script is the main issue. I recently watched some of the live action Dumbo and it really was a mess and lacked the charm of the...
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Heritage Communities News
First-Ever Early Stage Support Group Concludes in Hastings
November 18, 2015 |by Heritage
The Heritage at College View, in Hastings, NE, was proud to partner with the Nebraska Alzheimer’s Association on their first support group in the area for those with early stage dementia. This support group was unique, in that is served those who have the diagnoses, as well as their caregivers. The group met twice a month for a speaker and discussion. During a portion of each meeting, the combined group separated the caregivers and from those with dementia, to discuss those items of relevance to each.
“It was amazing to be a part of”, stated Stephanie Torczon, Executive Director at The Heritage at College View. “Usually support groups are only for the caregiver. But, with this group, we were able to support both situations. The attendance alone told us how important it was to have this group in Hastings.”
Stephanie Torczon, Executive Director and Kathy Nelson, Memory Support Director at The Heritage at College View, were instrumental in getting this group off the ground and running. Amy Birkel of Heritage Communities and Elizabeth Chentland of the Alzheimer’s Association, drove from Omaha twice a month to attend and help with these events.
“It truly was a group effort,” stated Amy Birkel. “One I was proud to be a part of!”
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PRE-SAVE/PRE-ORDER: ‘Jet Star Meets Hospital’
June 21, 2019 in News
The world of classic reggae, dancehall and bashment collides with drum & bass for a set of stellar remixes on the ‘Jet Star Meets Hospital’ compilation. The album features sixteen first-class reworks from London Electricity, S.P.Y, Danny Byrd, Nu:Tone, Urbandawn and more; all taking a 170BPM step-out on iconic reggae artists such as Barrington Levy, Alton Ellis, John Holt, Beenie Man, Horace Andy and more.
Record Store Day 2019 – Netsky + Etherwood Remixes
February 28, 2019 in News
We’re happy to announce that Nu:Logic’s remix of Netsky’s ‘Iron Heart’ and Whiney’s remix of Etherwood’s ‘Begin By Letting Go’ will available exclusively on vinyl at Record Store Day UK 2019!
PRE-ORDER: Forza Horizon 4 – Hospital Soundtrack
September 28, 2018 in News
In collaboration with Microsoft Studios for the release of the critically acclaimed game Forza Horizon 4 for Xbox One and Windows 10 PCs, we’re thrilled to announce that we’ll be releasing the first ever exclusive and bespoke soundtrack for the game!
We want to keep in touch!
July 3, 2018 in News
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Sick Music 2018 Competition!
December 26, 2017 in News
2018 sees the return of Hospitals’ most iconic compilation series, Sick Music! After a 6 year hiatus, we’re bringing back the series that launched artists like Fred V & Grafix, Wilkinson, Sigma, and Netsky! In 2018 we bring 24 brand new and unreleased tracks, from the likes of Danny Byrd, Hugh Hardie, Keeno, Mitekiss, Unglued, Whiney, Urbandawn and the first ever single from Kings Of The Rollers. Spanning the full spectrum of D+B this flagship compilation’s return is the ultimate way to kick start 2018.
OUT NOW – VARIOUS ARTISTS: ‘Hospital Accapellas II’
December 8, 2017 in News
For the first time in seven years, we give you the Hospital Records Accapella collection. This second edition features sterling vocalists: Rothwell, Emer Dineen, Kate Westall and Eva Lazarus. Such a versatile and exquisite collective of artists have provided, for your production pleasure, an album of beautiful vocal samples available for the first time ever.
Drum & Bass Awards: Hospital Records
It’s been another whirlwind year for Hospital Records, and we’re ecstatic to announce that so many of our fantastic artists have been nominated for a bunch of different awards for the 2017 Drum & Bass Arena Awards.
VOTE HERE
Come and see our pop up Hospital Shop at Soho Radio!
We’ve teamed up with Soho Radio, Jagermeister and AIM to have our own Label Lodge takeover for two weeks where you can come down, meet the team, get exclusive deals on merchandise and music, plus catch some of our artists live on Soho Radio in the shop’s own studio!
OUT NOW: Nu:Logic – ‘Somewhere Between The Light’
The Nu:Logic brothers return with their combined genius to present a second full-length collaborative effort ‘Somewhere Between The Light’. As two pioneers of the signature Hospital sound, brothers Nu:Tone and Logistics have become influencers and tastemakers in the genre with a deep back-catalogue of smooth, soulful, liquid drum & bass. This 13-track long player soars through the same ethereal movements with a welcomed dip into new territory.
Hospital Radio – Rinse FM – June 2017
A very special Rinse FM show: Nu:Logic present 2 hours of the music that has influenced them over the years. As expected, the selection was absolutely spectacular, so treat your ears to some seriously great music courtesy of the brothers Gresham.
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Home>Music Videos>YG Videos> YG Takes Aim At Tekashi 6ix9ine In New Video For “Bulletproof” With Jay 305
YG Takes Aim At Tekashi 6ix9ine In New Video For “Bulletproof” With Jay 305
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YG depicts Tekashi 6ix9ine as a pedophile in his new video for "Bulletproof" with Jay 305.
In support of his Stay Dangerous album, which dropped last month, YG decides to come through today and share the official video for his Jay 305-assisted record “Bulletproof.”
The video appears to take aim at YG’s foe Tekashi 6ix9ine. The clip opens with a look-alike Tekashi being locked up in prison while inmates in their cells repeatedly yell “pedophile” at him as he walks by. Once in his cell, the rainbow-colored rapper look-alike gets assaulted by his cellmate. From there, the official video begins with YG mobbin’ with his homies in a warehouse & next to his white Ferrari.
If you’re confused as for why he’s going at Tekashi here, you may recall the two had a nice exchange of words back in August. Tekashi told YG to suck his d*ck and that his last album was trash. “YG, suck my fuckin' dick, stupid. Your last single before your album came out had four major artists on there. You had 2 Chainz, you had Nicki Minaj and you had Big Sean," Tekashi said. "How's my record doing better than your shit? You a whole bum out here. Stop going on radio stations tryna promote your album mentioning my name."
Of course, YG responded to the disrespectful comments, calling Tekashi a child molester and really drive home the idea of him being a pedophile (hence why he did so in the video too). "Go to jail and get your dick sucked. Pedophile ass child molester," YG wrote last month.
Something tells me it won't be long till Tekashi responds to this video. Check it out (above) and let us know what you think. Stay Dangerous out now on iTunes.
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Ten year city centre partnership continues to provide improved public safety
A multi-agency city centre partnership continues to provide public reassurance and enhanced community safety in Inverness for locals and visitors.
‘Operation Respect’, is a highly successful Inverness Community Safety Partnership initiative which has helped to promote a safer and cleaner city centre for the past decade.
Provost and Leader of Inverness and Area Cllr Helen Carmichael commended another productive year of the Operation Respect partnership, she said:
“I would like to thank all the partners for their continued support in this great partnership that we have in Inverness. By coming together we can achieve so much more as a collective force to protect the public. Operation Respect is enhancing the economic vibrancy of the Inverness city centre, making it a safer place for people to go about their daily lives and business. Its impact helps everyone who lives and works in, or visits our Highland capital.”
Members of the City of Inverness Area Committee were updated by Chief Inspector Colin Gough, Inverness Area Commander for Police Scotland on the programme’s progress during the winter festive period in a report from the main partners: Police Scotland, Highland Council, NHS Highland, Inverness Business Improvement District (BID), British Red Cross / Scottish Ambulance Service (SAS), Crimestoppers, Inverness Street Pastors and Scottish Fire and Rescue Service.
Chief Inspector Gough said: “Through the Inverness Community Safety Partnership, Operation Respect has been running for 10 years and we now need to take stock and review our plans to find a sustainable way of moving forward with Operation Respect.”
Police Scotland’s evaluation highlighted that Operation Respect ‘actively increased public reassurance and enhanced community safety within the city centre’.
A Security Task Team (managed by Inverness BID and funded by the Inverness Common Good Fund) demonstrated that highly visible intervention and partnership working actively discourages anti-social behaviour, shop lifting, noise and disturbance; and on-street drug dealing.
A Taxi Marshall Service also provided by Inverness BID and funded by the Inverness Common Good Fund made users feel safer and helped to avoid or the escalation of anti-social behaviour incidents.
Safe Zones funded by NHS Highland in conjunction with the British Red Cross and linked to the Scottish Ambulance Services provided and base within the city centre for early intervention to assist with accident and incident casualties.
Street Pastors continued to provide a valuable service diffusing potential incidents, by providing flip-slops, hot drinks, food and support, picking up broken glass and providing a calming influence in the city centre.
Promotion of the programme and educating the public about Operation Respect has been supported by Crime Stoppers.
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Parking Fines Could Rise By £50 Because Current Charge May Not Be Enough Of A 'deterrent' To Drivers
By interestrateripoff, July 9, 2013 in House prices and the economy
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2358628/Parking-fines-rise-50-current-charge-deterrent-drivers.html
Transport secretary Norman Baker opened review into parking fine cap
Outside the capital drivers pay up to £70 for a fine but in London cost if £130
Mr Baker told MPs that charges should be looked as cost of parking so high in some places that fines no longer a 'deterrent'
Might as well put it up to a £1000, then only the uber rich can park where they like.
An optional tax if not done in a sneaky way.....still I am sure the cost of parking prevents people moving, safer and cheaper to stay static, because that is what raising the costs to move is telling people.....want it, got it.
nnails
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it 'deterrents' me going in town to go to shops to buy stuff.
I have been done twice for parking in town. once I was 5minutes late getting back to the car and the second time I even had ticket on display. I got the second cancelled.
I tend not to use the car parks now. just park on the outskirts and have 10 to 15minute to walk in to town if I really need something.
Recently the neighbour town has opened asda where you can park for three hours and pay quid and get your money back if you buy something. the neighbouring council car park usually has over 500 place free. wonder why.
You used to be able to park in Farnham for free. There were about a dozen spaces near Waitrose which had a ' 2 hour no return within 1 hour' restriction. There were another 20 or so in front of the Art College. Now they've slapped parking fees on them and only about 10 spaces are now free and they are another 100 yards further up the road opposite the primary school. I used to be able to virtually guarantee getting a free space and thus was happy to take a diversion on my way home from work to pick something up in town.
Now I can't park for free I don't bother. Haven't been there in ages. Well done Waverley Borough Council.
buzzardo
Precisely.
Farnham Town Centre - previously a fabulous little Georgian market town - is dying on it's ar$e, due to the total stupidity of Waverley BC. Too busy swapping little brown envelopes with developers, and operating a revolving door policy from the Planning Department to Arcadia et al, possibly?
These people have absolutely no idea - just short-termist ideas about how to "balance the books" in the next few months. Result? It's now full of EA's, charity shops, and the obligatory "every dying town must-have" - an uber-tacky Sports Direct, in permanent closing down mode.
Nice job. Jeremy Rhyming-Slang, the 'Elf Secretary, must feel right at home in the midst of such incompetence...
moneyfornothing
more and more research will come out in the coming days on why the govt and the public sector need more of your money.. Unfortunately the tax payer has no one to research on why they should be keeping more of their own
happy_renting
Virtue Signalling
As far as i can see, paying parking fines is usually optional anyway, the parking schemes being so badly implemented they are legally unenforcable.
billybong
www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2358628/Parking-fines-rise-50-current-charge-deterrent-drivers.html
Parking fines could rise to £130 because current charge may not be enough of a 'deterrent' to drivers
There are just no more places in the towns and cities where they can charge for parking and yet they still have to pay the administrations huge wages and pensions and they never go down.
It's laughable to say that because the hourly parking charges are so high that people would rather avoid them and take the risk of a £70 or £130 fine - along with the hassle that goes with having to pay. Why not reduce the hourly charge instead - can't do that the wages and pensions of the administration and assorted hangers on have to be paid and they never go down.
It sounds more like people have stopped using the areas where they are charged.
The association said: 'There is an urgent need to change these penalty charges since they often fail to act as a deterrent and sometimes encourage non-compliance with traffic management and parking rules.
'This is costly and unfair on council tax payers who will be subsidising parking enforcement and undermines effectiveness of local transport policies.'
"policies"
Edited July 9, 2013 by billybong
Location:Republik of Mancunia
Tory tax on small businesses, gift to Tesco, AsdaWalmart, Sainsbury etc al
Gidiots.
LiveinHope
i) I expect Baker claims any parking fees on expenses
ii) Parking fees keep bays free for blue badge holders
iii) Parking fees help me save as I'm never in the vicinity of shops.
iv) I will also go out of my way to avoid paying any fees to use a National Trust car park. Patches of legacy grass or hard core by the coast should be free.
Nice at Studland today.....parking was free so stayed longer.
just off to park on a patch of ground that us 'locals' have parked on for longer than I've been around, but which was bequeathed to the NT 2 years ago as part of a larger patch, and which now has a £2.00 honesty box. It's now also patch of chippings which someone must think is better. They also planted a signpost to the beach, publicising a small, secluded, away from the maddening crowd, swimming pool-like cove ideal for a 'wild' swim. Fortunately, the sign post was soon removed
BPA successfully lobbied for access to the DVLA database so that fines can be levied on the vehicle keeper:
http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/faq/private-parking-penalties/
But it seems this is hugely controversial, the BPA figures (used to support the law change) were wrong by a substantial margin (the estimated court cases saved as a result of making the keeper liable was 36,000 according to the BPA, but in actual fact only 49 cases went to court! Scandalous.)
A good read if you have 10 minutes. Might explain why, after having gotten the foot in the door, they can try and ramp up the fines.
Although Harry's input is welcome here- how have the new arrangements affected you?
Edited July 9, 2013 by cheeznbreed
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About Me:Sailing the seas of whelks, cockles, and mermaids
I rarely drive into Bristol, or Bath now because parking is rather difficult! Most stuff I can get from EBay or Amazon, then somebody else has to do the driving.
Exactly. Why take a chance if you don't have to?
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Over 1,500 Bowls Are Being Turned Out to Benefit the Houston Food Bank
The 13th annual Empty Bowls luncheon raises funds and awareness to fight hunger in Houston.
By Katharine Shilcutt 5/12/2017 at 1:37pm
Over 1,500 locally-made bowls—including both ceramic and wooden vessels—will be sold at the 13th annual Empty Bowls luncheon on June 3 to raise money for the Houston Food Bank.
Image: Courtesy Empty Bowls
If all goes to plan, the members of the Gulf Coast Woodturners Association will be donating 250 carved wooden bowls to the upcoming Empty Bowls event on June 3. Now in its 13th year, the annual luncheon raises money for the Houston Food Bank through the purchase of bowls—each crafted by a Houston artist from a variety of different materials, not just wood—and a serving of soup donated by Whole Foods Market. But soup isn't the only important donation that goes into each Empty Bowls event.
"We get a lot of wood donated by various places," says Thomas Irven, a wood turner and artist who's donated pieces to Empty Bowls for the last four years. "As most people don't understand yet," he chuckles, "wood does cost money." From the series of "bowl blanks" donated by various wood shops across Houston, Irven and his colleagues in the Gulf Coast Woodturners Association—one of the nation's largest and most robust chapters—create bowls of every shape, size and finish. Each bowl is then "sold" for $25 at Empty Bowls, filled with soup, and later taken home to serve as either an art piece or functional dish; it all depends on the person who purchases it.
Wood turner Thomas Irven is one of the Archway Gallery artists donating higher-end bowls for the gallery's silent auction this weekend, Saturday, May 13, to benefit Empty Bowls.
Image: Courtesy Thomas Irven
This year, in addition to wood turning demonstrations outside the Empty Bowls luncheon at the Houston Center for Contemporary Craft in June, Irven and his fellow artists in residence at the Archway Gallery will host a silent auction on Saturday, May 13 from 5 to 8 p.m. for those interested in the more artistic side of bowls. It will be the fourth year for the Archway Gallery invitational, which encourages its artists to get creative with their bowls. "Most of them are ceramic, but some are made out of paper, wood, fused glass—we even have one made out of leather gloves," says Irven.
"And it's not all 3-D; there's some 2-D work too," Irven adds. "We have a mixture of actual bowl pieces and figurative bowl work." Starting bids for the pieces, which also include work from Andy and Virginia Bally and Gene Hester, range from $30 to $300.
After the auction, Irven and his fellow wood turners will be cranking their lathes into high gear to finish the rest of their bowls in time for the big Empty Bowls luncheon itself, which has raised $745,685 for the Houston Food Bank since its inception—the equivalent of 2,237,054 meals for hungry Houstonians. Irven, who's worked with wood since 1982, has his favorites for bowl-making: "Mesquite is very stable and consistent in its grain pattern, so it's a really nice wood to turn. Mahogany is a very stable wood; so is maple."
Regardless of their starting material, says, Irven, he and his fellow wood turners will be turning out bowls you may want to purchase in bulk—and with over 1,500 donated bowls of all materials, each one helping the Houston Food Bank serve 75 meals, buying several at once is encouraged. "The quality of work is really good," says Irven. "These wood turners are very good."
Wood turning and ceramic pottery demonstrations will take place outside the Houston Center for Contemporary Craft at the 13th annual Empty Bowls luncheon on June 3.
How else to help Empty Bowls and the Houston Food Bank:
Archway Gallery's Empty Bowls Houston Invitational Exhibition & Silent Auction
Saturday, May 13 from 5–8 p.m.
Archway Gallery, 2305 Dunlavy St.
Whole Foods Promotional Day
Saturday, May 20 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Enjoy live artist demonstrations and purchase locally crafted bowls for sale at seven Whole Foods locations: 4004 Bellaire Blvd.; 2955 Kirby Dr.; 701 Waugh Dr.; 11041 Westheimer; 1407 S. Voss Rd.; 1700 Post Oak Blvd.; and 10133 Louetta Rd. in Champions.
Empty Bowls Houston Preview Party
Friday, June 2 from 6–8 p.m.
Houston Center for Contemporary Craft, 4848 Main St.
For $50, you'll receive light bites, beer and wine, and the first opportunity to purchase an Empty Bowl. Tickets can be purchased online.
13th Annual Empty Bowls Houston
Saturday, June 3 from 11 a.m.–3 p.m.
Houston Center for Contemporary Craft
For a minimum $25 donation, you'll choose a bowl from 1,500 one-of-a-kind, hand-crafted bowls donated by Houston area ceramists and other craft artists, then receive a lunch of soup donated by Whole Foods Market and prepared by Houston Food Bank Community Kitchen. Additionally, pottery and woodturning demonstrations and live music will be featured.
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Ebola Crisis In West Africa Worsened By Patients Shunning Treatment
By Reuters, Reuters
07/13/2014 11:27am EDT | Updated September 12, 2014
By Saliou Samb and Adam Bailes
CONAKRY, Guinea/KENEMA, Sierra Leone, July 13 (Reuters) - Governments and health agencies trying to contain the world's deadliest ever Ebola epidemic in West Africa fear the contagion could be worse than reported because suspicious locals are chasing away health workers and shunning treatment.
From Guinea, where the four-month-old outbreak claimed the first of more than 500 lives, to Sierra Leone, scores of patients are hiding away, believing hospitalization is a "death sentence".
In Guinea's southeastern Forest Region some terrified villagers are shutting off their communities to medical workers, even blocking roads and downing bridges.
Over the border in Liberia's Lofa County, health workers trying to screen two communities for the deadly disease were chased off by locals armed with cutlasses, knives, and stones, according to an internal U.N. report seen by Reuters.
In eastern Sierra Leone, police had to fire tear gas to stop relatives trying to recover bodies of Ebola victims for family burial - a serious contagion risk - amid popular suspicions the cadavers might be used for experiments or macabre rituals.
"We are seeing a lot of mistrust, intimidation and hostility from part of the population," Marc Poncin, emergency coordinator for medical charity Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) in Guinea, told Reuters.
The MSF treatment center at Gueckedou, 650 kilometers (400 miles) southeast of Conakry, was monitoring only one suspected case. Two weeks ago it had been treating around 25 Ebola patients.
But this was not, Poncin warned, because the disease was waning, but because he believed "dozens" of suspected cases were hiding out from medical teams in the surrounding forest region.
"What we are now seeing are villages closing themselves off, not allowing us to enter, sick people hidden in the community. They don't come and seek healthcare any more," he said.
This was increasing the risk of further propagation, adding to the challenge for medical authorities of an unprecedented epidemic spread across three nations that threatens one of the poorest regions of the world. Weak local health systems and porous national borders were magnifying the infection risk.
The World Health Organization reported on Friday a total of 888 Ebola cases including 539 deaths since February, saying the epidemic had surged in Liberia and Sierra Leone and calling the situation "precarious".
To handle the increased Sierra Leone cases, MSF was doubling the number of beds at its treatment center in Kailahun. It warned it was racing against time to stop the spread of the disease and feared it was just seeing "the tip of the iceberg".
West African governments who met under WHO auspices earlier this month agreed a coordinated regional strategy but experts say more is needed in terms of effort, cooperation and funds.
"If we are to break the chain of Ebola transmission, it is crucial to combat the fear surrounding it and earn the trust of communities," said Manuel Fontaine, UNICEF Regional Director for West and Central Africa.
"We have to knock on every door, visit every market and spread the word in every church and every mosque," he added.
"More people, more funds, more partners" were urgently needed, the U.N. children's agency said.
"LIKE A DEATH SENTENCE"
Ebola causes fever, vomiting, bleeding and diarrhea and was first detected in then Zaire, now Democratic Republic of Congo, in the mid-1970s. Spread through contact with blood and body fluids of infected people or animals, it is one of the world's deadliest viruses, killing up to 90 percent of those infected.
Effective treatment needs cooperation from local communities to allow screening and contact-tracing of suspected cases, and then their isolation in properly equipped treatment centers.
But Poncin said people in Gueckedou were now shunning the center there, where only 2 in 10 infected patients survived the disease.
"People see people arrive more or less OK and then they die there. So they start to mistrust the treatment center," he said.
It was a similar story in Kenema in eastern Sierra Leone. "They think if you go to the hospital, you will die, like Ebola is a death sentence," said Red Cross worker Augusta Boima.
In contrast, at a treatment center in Telimele in north Guinea, where more trusting patients had come forward earlier, the recovery rate was higher, over 75 percent, Poncin said.
At roads in and out of Kenema, a still bustling trading town, police and health authorities have set up checkpoints, questioning travelers and checking temperatures for fever.
"People say after they check you they will take you to the hospital and you will not come out again. So this is why so many people are afraid, why they will not come here," a fish trader at the checkpoint, who asked not to be named, told Reuters.
He complained his fish trade was "very bad", because people were avoiding coming to town, fearful of screening.
Across the three affected countries, 'outreach' teams are explaining the risks of Ebola and the need for treatment.
But they are often not welcome.
At one village in Guinea's forested Gueckedou prefecture, locals even dismantled a bridge to block health workers' vehicles, Poncin said, On another occasion, an MSF car was surrounded by threatening youths who came out of the forest.
In Liberia's Lofa County, health workers who visited two communities, Bolongoidu and Sarkonnedu in Voinjama district, were intercepted by village elders and a mob of angry residents.
"They said the villagers were not interested in messages on Ebola because as far as they were concerned Ebola does not exist and that they should leave immediately or they would be beaten up," was how the incident was reported back to the U.N. mission.
"BODIES IN BAGS"
Poncin said that in Guinea's southeastern forest region, where age-old animist beliefs exist side-by-side with imported Christianity, many locals shunned the modern world and its medicine, preferring instead to rely on traditional healers.
This had led to some associating Ebola with witchcraft and sorcery, or branding it an evil brought in by foreigners.
Because of contagion risk, authorities say the cadavers of Ebola victims must be disposed of securely. But families in West Africa, where the washing of the deceased by family members is part of traditional burials, often struggle to understand this.
"For us to now have to give our beloved dead relatives away to people who will wrap them in a plastic bag and dump them in a grave without us washing and honoring them is hard to stomach," a traditional Sierra Leone leader said, asking not to be named.
This incomprehension can tap into deeper fears, still common in West Africa, of body parts being used for ritual or magic.
"Putting people in body bags creates a lot of suspicion in the minds of people; they think parts of the body are being cut, and that's why the body is not being allowed to be displayed," said Kenema health officer Sheku Bockarie.
While daily life goes on in Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone, whose people have suffered years of conflict, poverty and disease, the Ebola fears are affecting some social habits.
"We have decided to ask our children to not play with any other child because we do not know who is the carrier. Also, I do not shake hands. I only speak and wave," said Liberian mother Marie Wleh in Logan Town, Monrovia. (Additional reporting by Alphonso Toweh in Monrovia, Umaru Fofana in Kenema, Sierra Leone, Misha Hussain in Dakar and Pascal Fletcher in Johannesburg; Writing by Pascal Fletcher; Editing by Will Waterman)
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Calhoun Memorial Stadium Improvements
Hebron, OH
The Lakewood Local Schools Athletic Boosters spent years raising funds to install a new turf field at the football stadium.
After funds were secured and plans presented to the board, the district used the opportunity to perform a complete upgrade to the stadium.
Hull worked with the school district from the early development stages of the project and was able to ensure all stakeholders’ ideas were taken into consideration throughout the process.
Hull served as the primary consultant on the project and managed the improvements from concept through construction. Hull first completed a survey, preliminary layout, and conceptual renderings of the stadium for the district to use as exhibits in attracting public support. Hull then designed the entire site layout, which included grading, pavement layout, stormwater facilities, and utility services. Hull also developed a plan to use existing soils from construction to re-grade the shot put and discus areas just outside the stadium.
Due to the variety of expertise on the project, three primary contractors were involved in the construction: Track & Field, Bleachers, and Site and Building. Hull was responsible for bidding the site and building improvements but managed all three contractors through the entire construction process. Subconsultant JBA Architects, P.C. developed building plans while the track, turf field, and bleachers were designed and bid through separate contracts with the district.
Preliminary Planning
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Happy birthday Saina Nehwal: The ace badminton player is one of the most charitable athletes
Saina Nehwal turns a year older!
Debanu Das March 17 2019, 10.43 am
Birthday girl Saina Nehwal is a big name in sports. The badminton champ is currently ranked 9 and was once the top seed in the sport. She’s also got a collection of 24 trophies to her name. However, all those stats are what you’d usually find on her Wikipedia page. Here’s something you probably didn’t know about the newly turned 29-year-old. Saina is among those athletes who don’t mind when it comes to helping out the less fortunate, or even the armed forces.
There are multiple reports of Saina’s donations. A 2017 report on theweek.in says that the shuttler donated Rs 6 lakh to the families of 12 Central Reserve Police Force jawans who were killed in an encounter. That translates to Rs 50,000 per family. Back in 2015, Saina teamed up with the Charities Aid Foundation India, which is an NGO, to support flood victims in Tamil Nadu. On that occasion, Saina reportedly donated Rs 2 lakh.
At a charity event in Hyderabad yesterday pic.twitter.com/YZIHr21Pwl
— Saina Nehwal (@NSaina) July 12, 2014
A report on Sportskeeda highlights that Saina is very spontaneous when it comes to donations. A French reporter starting up a charity called Solibad had once approached her for a donation. Sania reportedly said: “If it’s a charity, no problem. I’ll do whatever is required.” Unlike Saina, a lot of sportspersons get into charities after they make sure they get a business deal cut out of it. Saina’s donations don’t end there. She also contributed to the Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund for the rehabilitation of flood victims in Assam in 2015.
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Renowned charity portal dosomething.org made a list of some of the most charitable persons in the world of sports. The list was inspired by the annual Celebs Gone Good list, and dosomething.org decided to announce a similar list. In 2015, Saina popped up on the list at number eighteen. The list was topped by Cristiano Ronaldo, who was followed by John Cena.
All ready for #ishaambani #reception Outfit - @megha_and_jigar Available at - @angasutrastyle Jewellery- @manjulajewellers Styling - @shravyavarma #styledbyshravyavarma Makeup - @swapnil_pathare Hair - @sanapathan104
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As Saina turns 29, we hope she continues the good work and finds success in her career. On a side note, the shuttler was recently diagnosed with acute gastroenteritis, forcing her to bow out of the Swiss Open. We hope she recovers soon and wish her a happy birthday.
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A river once bloodied now adds a sense of peace at Dhauligiri Hills, Odisha
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Ashoka’s story is perhaps one of the most striking in history; how a bloody battle turned an expansionist emperor into a Buddhist pacifist. Dhauli Hills, located on the banks of the river Daya—which is said to have turned red with the blood of those killed in battle—8 km south of Bhubaneswar in Odisha, is presumed to be the location of the battle of Kalinga.
The hills, set in a vast open space, has the major edicts of Ashoka engraved on a mass of rock by the side of the road leading to the summit of the hill. Under Ashoka’s rule, Dhauli became an important centre of Buddhist activities and he built several chaityas, stupas and pillars here. He inscribed instructions for officials and expounded the main principles of dandaniti for the public. The rock-cut elephant above the edicts is the earliest Buddhist sculpture found in Odisha. The sculpture demonstrates a fine sense of form and movement.
On the top of the hill, a dazzling white peace pagoda has been built by the Japan Buddha Sangha and the Kalinga Nippon Buddha Sangha in the 1970s. It has five umbrellas that symbolize the five essential parts of Buddhism. The Dhauligiri hills also has an ancient Shiva temple, which is a popular spot for Shivaratri celebrations.
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Clinical Interventions>Best Practices & Compliance
Study Reveals Infection Control Practices Not Adequately Implemented at Many Hospital ICUs
U.S. hospital intensive care units (ICUs) show uneven compliance with infection prevention policies, according to a study in the February issue of the American Journal of Infection Control.
In the largest study of its kind, researchers from Columbia University collaborated with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to undertake a nationwide survey of 1,534 ICUs at 975 hospitals as part of the larger Prevention of Nosocomial Infections and Cost Effectiveness Refined (P-NICER) study. The survey inquired about the implementation of 16 prescribed infection prevention measures at point-of-care, and clinician adherence to these policies for the prevention of central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSI), ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP), and catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTI). These infections are among the most common infections acquired by patients in ICUs.
According to the survey, hospitals have more policies in place to prevent CLABSI and VAP, than CAUTI. The presence of infection control policies to prevent CLABSI ranged from 87 to 97 percent depending on the measure being counted; the presence of policies for VAP ranged from 69 to 91 percent; and policies for CAUTI lagged behind with only 27 to 68 percent of ICUs reporting prevention policies. The use of a checklist for CLABSI insertion practices was reported by the vast majority of hospitals (92 percent), while the use of a ventilator bundle checklist was reported by fewer hospitals (74 percent).
Evidence-based practices related to CAUTI prevention measures have not been well implemented, state the authors. These findings are surprising, given that CAUTI is the most frequent healthcare-associated infection. Clearly, more focus on CAUTI is needed, and dissemination and implementation studies to inform how best to improve evidence-based practices should be helpful.
In adhering to policies, many hospital ICUs fell short, according to the survey. Adherence to prevention policies ranged from 37 to 71 percent for CLABSI, 45 to 55 percent for VAP, and 6 to 27 percent for CAUTI.
Establishing policies does not ensure clinician adherence at the bedside, state the authors. Previous studies have found that an extremely high rate of clinician adherence to infection prevention policies is needed to lead to a decrease in healthcare-associated infections. Unfortunately, the hospitals that monitored clinician adherence reported relatively low rates of adherence.
The survey also assessed structure and resources of infection prevention and control programs, evaluating characteristics such as staffing, use of electronic surveillance systems, and proportion of infection preventionists with certification.
Reference: Stone PW, Pogorzelska-Maziarz M, Herzig CTA, Weiner LM, E. Furuya Y, Dick A and Larson E. State of infection prevention in US Hospitals enrolled in the National Health and Safety Network. American Journal of Infection Control, Volume 42, Issue 2. February 2014.
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Has nineteen years of intense experience in IT distribution industry with an excellent track record in Sales, Supply Chain and Operations , Team & Channel Management.
Her last assignment was with Redington where she worked for more than a decade and headed the dollar team of India, SriLanka , Bangladesh, Nepal & Bhutan in channelizing the business & signing new vendors.
Has been associated with Brand Cisco from 2002 and has in depth knowledge on Cisco structure, function and products. She has also managed a range of other Networking & Storage products.
Kousi holds a Master’s Degree in Electronics & Telecommunication.
Kousi is native of Tamil Naidu and lived in Delhi, Lucknow and Pune for almost 10 years before moving and settling down in Singapore since the year 2006.
She believes in positivity and enjoys music and traveling.
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Inside Matrix and Emotet: How They Work, and How to Defend
Sophos' John Shier Gives Insight on Targeted Ransomware Strains Information Security Media Group • January 30, 2019 15 Minutes
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Sophos is out with new reports on Matrix and Emotet, two different types of cyberattacks that are hitting enterprise defenses. Matrix is a targeted ransomware, an emerging type of attack Sophos expects to gain prominence, and Emotet is malware that has evolved over the years into an opportunistic, polymorphic threat that can wreak havoc in many different ways. How do these threats work, and how should you bolster your defenses? Sophos researcher John Shier offers his expertise.
Shier, a senior security advisor with Sophos, says there is a big distinction between traditional ransomware and these latest iterations like Matrix. In the past, malware was more concerned with who you were. Now, it's aimed at what.
"It's that 'what' that's really important here - that's what makes you a target," Shier says. "And the 'what' is usually 'vulnerability.' That's the key word. You either have unpatched web servers, or you have very simply an RDP machine that is exposed to the internet, and that's what makes you a target."
In an interview about Matrix and Emotet, Shier discusses:
How these two strains work;
The dangers from copycat and targeted ransomware;
How to defend against these threats.
Shier, senior security advisor, is a 12-year veteran of Sophos. He constantly studies emerging cyberattacks and the technology that combats these threats, including encryption and synchronized security. Previously, he was channel sales engineer and senior field sales engineer in North America at Sophos. He is based in Toronto, Canada.
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Absolute Beginner's Guide to Computer Basics,, 5th Edition
Published Sep 1, 2009 by Que.
Also available in other formats.
Everything casual users need to know to get the most out of their new Windows 7 PCs, software, and the Internet
· The best-selling beginner's guide, now completely updated for Windows 7 and today's most popular Internet tools - including Facebook, craigslist, Twitter, and Wikipedia
· Easy step-by-step instructions cover setting up a new PC, getting online, working with digital media, using productivity tools, and much more
· By the world's #1 author of beginning technology books, Michael Miller
This year, you may be one of the millions of casual computer users that will buy a new Windows 7 notebook or desktop PC. You'll want to know how to find your way around, get comfortable, and get the job done - without jargon, complexity, or hassle. There's a book for you: Michael Miller's Absolute Beginner's Guide to Computer Basics, Windows 7 Edition. It's the one book that covers everything today's beginners and near-beginners need to know: not just about Windows, but also about software, hardware, and the Internet. Through 90+ books, author Michael Miller has established an unparalleled track record in explaining complicated concepts simply and clearly, and empowering beginners. Now, he's thoroughly updated his best-selling Absolute Beginner's Guide to Computer Basics to cover today's user experience - with Windows 7, Internet Explorer 8, and today's hottest online tools, from craigslist and Facebook to Twitter, Wikipedia, and Google Docs. Miller offers step-by-step instructions and friendly, practical advice for making the most of Windows 7's improvements, including the new taskbar, Action Center, and Aero Snap. He walks through setting up a new computer; connecting to the Internet; working with digital media; burning custom CDs; watching DVD movies; using Microsoft Office and other popular software; managing money online; setting up home networks; keeping PCs running reliably; and protecting them from spam, viruses, and spyware. This is the one indispensable book for today's PC novice
Part I: Getting Started
1. How Personal Computers Work
2. Setting Up Your New Computer System
Part II: Using Windows
3. Getting to Know Windows 7
4. Personalizing Windows
5. Working with Files, Folders, and Disks
Part III: Upgrading and Maintaining Your System
6. Adding New Hardware and Devices to Your System
7. Setting Up a Home Network
8. Performing Routine Maintenance
9. Dealing with Common Problems
10. Protecting Your PC from Viruses, Spam, and Other Online Nuisances
Part IV: Using Computer Software
11. Installing New Software
12. The Suite Spot: Working with Microsoft Works and Microsoft Office
13. Letters, Memos, and More: Working with Microsoft Word
14. Crunching Numbers: Working with Microsoft Excel
15. Presenting Yourself: Working with Microsoft PowerPoint
Part V: Using the Internet
16. Connecting to the Internet -- at Home or On the Road
17. Surfing the Web with Internet Explorer
18. Searching the Web
19. Researching with Wikipedia
20. Shopping Online
21. Buying and Selling in eBay Online Auctions
22. Buying and Selling on craigslist
23. Banking and Paying Bills Online
24. Watching Videos on the Web
25. Using Web-Based Applications
26. Creating Your Own Web Page
27. Exploring Other Cool and Useful Websites
Part VI: Communicating via the Internet
28. Sending and Receiving Email
29. Sending and Receiving Instant Messages
30. Social Networking with Facebook, MySpace, and Twitter
31. Exploring Blogs and Podcasts
Part VII: Exploring the Digital Lifestyle
32. Organizing and Editing Your Digital Photos
33. Sharing Your Digital Photos Online
34. Playing, Ripping, and Burning CDs
35. Downloading and Playing Digital Music
36. Using Your PC with an iPod or iPhone
37. Playing DVDs on Your PC
38. Making Your Own Digital Home Movies
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Katy Perry Calls Josh Groban ‘The One That Got Away,’ His Surprising Reaction
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Singer and actor Josh Groban was put on the spot by a caller into Bravo’s Watch What Happens Live, who asked him about Katy Perry’s claims that her 2011 hit tune “The One That Got Away” was about him.
He was stunned after learning that Perry, while promoting her Witness album in 2017, told James Corden that Groban had inspired the song, saying, “He’s one of my good friends.”
“We did [date],” Groban confirmed to WWHL host Andy Cohen and fellow guest Queen Latifah.
“We were both very private, and so we realized we were better as friends. And we’ve been very, very good friends to this day,” he revealed.
“She’s the best. But, I was not expecting that. That was a double take and a spit of my coffee when I saw that,” Groban quipped.
Groban did add that some of the lyrics really didn’t reflect their relationship and that it appeared that Perry had taken some creative license with the song.
Nonetheless, he called Perry’s tribute to him “very sweet.”
“I’m very flattered by it,” he added. “But I was very surprised by it, too.”
Cohen asked Groban if he and Perry could possibly date again, to which Groban reminded the host that he and the singer were both dating others at the moment.
Groban, according to E! News is dating Schuyler Helford, while Perry is dating Orlando Bloom.
Back in 2017, Perry revealed plenty of personal tidbits about her life during a YouTube live stream to promote Witness.
During Corden’s participation in the live stream, Perry played the iconic Late Late Show game “Spill Your Guts or Fill Your Guts.”
In order to avoid eating some potentially gross foods Corden provided for the game, Perry also ranked her exes Diplo, John Mayer, and Orlando Bloom from best to worst in bed, as reported by Billboard.
“They’re all amazing lovers, and I would have sex with all of them after I get out of this place,” Perry said. For the record, she ranked Diplo third, Bloom second, and Mayer No. 1.
Groban is currently starring in Netflix’s The Good Cop, co-starring Tony Danza.
Vulture reported that the series is about Italian-American police detective Tony Caruso Jr. (Groban), who is a by-the-book homicide detective whose father, Tony Sr. (Tony Danza), is a legendary detective who just got out of prison after being the main target of a police corruption investigation so specifically damning that it’s known as “the Caruso Commission.”
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What EMC VMAX Should Be Reporting in RMF/SMF – But Isn’t
Dr. Gilbert Houtekamer - 28 October 2013
This is the third in a series of four blogs on the status of RMF as a storage performance monitoring tool. This one is specifically about EMC VMAX. The previous postings are “What RMF Should Be Telling You About Your Storage – But Isn’t” and “What IBM DS8000 Should Be Reporting in RMF/SMF – But Isn’t.”
RMF has been developed over the years by IBM based on its storage announcements – although even for IBM DS8000 not nearly all functions are covered, see this blog post. Other vendors will have to work with what IBM provides in RMF, or, like EMC does for some functionality, create their own SMF records.
EMC has supported IBM’s RMF 74.5 cache counters since they were introduced, and they’ve started using the ESS 74.8 records in the past several years to report on FICON host ports and Fibre replication ports. However, with respect to back-end reporting, it hasn’t been that simple. Since the EMC Symmetrix RAID architecture is fundamentally different from IBM’s, the EMC RAID group statistics cannot be reported on through RMF.
For EMC’s asynchronous replication method SRDF/A, SMF records were defined that, among other things, track cycle time and size. This is very valuable information for monitoring SRDF/A session load and health. Since Enginuity version 5876, SRDF/A Write Pacing statistics are written to SMF records as well, allowing users to track potential application impact. The 5876 release also provided very detailed SMF records for the TimeFinder/Clone Mainframe Snap Facility.
Still, there are areas where information remains lacking, in particular on back-end drive performance and utilization. Before thin provisioning was introduced, each z/OS volume would be defined from a set of Hyper Volumes on a limited number of physical disks. EMC provided great flexibility with this mapping: you could pick any set of Hyper Volumes that you like. While conceptually nice, this made it very hard to correlate workload and performance data for logical z/OS volumes to the workload on the physical disk drives. And, since the data on a z/OS volume was spread over a relative small number of back-end drives, performance issues were quite common. Many customers needed to ask EMC to conduct a study if they suspected such back-end issues – and they still do.
With the new thin provisioning and FAST auto-tiering options, the relationship between logical and physical disks has been defined through even more intermediate steps. While EMC’s FAST implementation using the policy mechanism is very powerful, it may be hard to manage for z/OS users, since no instrumentation is provided on the mainframe. On the positive side, since data tends to be spread over more disk drives because of the use of virtual pools rather than individual RAID groups, back-end performance issues are less likely than before. Still, more information on back-end activity is needed both to diagnose emerging problems and to make sure no hidden bottlenecks occur.
Information that should make it into RMF or SMF to uncover the hidden internals of the VMAX:
Configuration data about SRDF replication. Right now, users need to issue SRDF commands to determine replication status. Yet proper and complete replication is essential for any DR usage, so the replication status should be recorded every RMF interval.
Data that describes the logical to physical mapping, and physical disk drive utilizations. There is external configuration data available through proprietary EMC tools that can sometimes be used in combination with RMF to compute physical drive activity. This is no substitute for native reporting in RMF or SMF.
Snapshot-related backend activity. Snapshots provide immediate logical copies which can generate significant back-end activity that is currently not recorded. Snapshots are a frequent player in hard-to-identify performance issues.
FAST-VP policy definitions, tier usage and background activity. FAST-VP will supposedly always give you great performance, but it cannot do magic: you still need enough spindles and/or Flash drives to handle your workload. For automatic tiering to work well, history needs to repeat itself, as Lee LaFrese said in his recent blog post, “What Enterprise Storage system vendors won’t tell you about SSDs”. From z/OS, you want visibility into the migration activity, along with the policies for each Pool and the actual tiers that each volume is using.
It will probably be easier for EMC to create more custom SMF records, like they did for SRDF/A, than it would be to try to get their data into RMF. Such SMF records would be fully under control by EMC and can be designed to match the VMAX architecture, making it much easier to keep them up-to-date.
EMC does seem to respond to customer pressure to create reporting in SMF for important areas. An example of this is the creation of SRDF/A records and the recent write pacing monitor enhancement.
When considering your next EMC VMAX purchase, also consider discussing the ability to manage it with the tools that you use on the mainframe for this purpose: RMF and SMF. If your company’s order is big enough, EMC might consider adding even more mainframe-specific instrumentation.
Modernize Db2 SMF Analysis with Smarter Algorithms
The Db2 SMF data is a rich and voluminous source of metrics, but the size and complexity make it difficult to know when the metrics start to get into conditions that represent problems, risk, and best-practice violations.
IntelliMagic Sessions at IDUG Charlotte 2019
After releasing our support for Db2 for z/OS earlier this year, we decided to sponsor the North American IDUG conference and the response was overwhelmingly positive.
An Insider's Guide to Tailored Fit Pricing for IBM Z
IBM's Tailored Fit Pricing model throws the R4HA/4HRA out the window. Peak hours and days are no longer a concern - your total MSU (CPU) consumption for the year, will determine your bill.
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Dr. Gilbert Houtekamer
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George Lucas Put a Mysterious Easter Egg Helmet in 'Rogue One'
By Ryan Britt
Filed Under Entertainment, Movies & Star Wars
A mysterious helmet has been placed into Rogue One: A Star Wars Story by the maker of the entire galaxy himself: George Lucas. But, there are a lot of helmets in Star Wars, which one did Lucas ask for specifically?
According, to Gareth Edwards — the director Rogue One — Lucas asked for something specifically to be put in the new Star Wars-prequel: “A helmet we loved but didn’t know where to put it; there wasn’t really an opportunity to use it”. Speaking to Total Film, Edwards admitted this helmet wasn’t something he would have “picked” himself, but added “Whatever [Lucas] liked was pretty much guaranteed to be in the film.”
Presumably, this George Lucas-selected helmet is just going to be lying around somewhere in Rogue One, and not a pivotal plot point, but what specific helmet did Lucas want? According to the Games Radar Edwards snippet, the director didn’t give a “description” of the helmet.
So, what could it be? The good money is on some kind of helmet for a Rebel pilot or Imperial Trooper, as those two opposing factions dominate the story of Rogue One. But what if it’s something weirder: Luke’s X-wing pilot helmet? Some kind of proto-Boba Fett helmet could be in the mix here, too. Or maybe the helmet with the blast-shield from Luke’s training on the Falcon in A New Hope. Plus, there’s even this outlier: Rey’s X-wing helmet from The Force Awakens.
The fact is, nobody knows. But now, fans will be looking at every single helmet in Rogue One, wondering which one George Lucas selected.
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IIGV - Invesco Investment Grade Value ETF
Holding Name
Next Call Date
S&P/Moody's Rating†
ERAC USA Finance LLC 3.80% 11/01/2025 08/01/2025 A-/Baa1 1.38%
Athene Holding Ltd 4.12% 01/12/2028 10/12/2027 BBB+/NA 1.22%
Athene Global Funding 3.00% 07/01/2022 N/A A/NR 1.20%
Principal Life Global Funding II 3.00% 04/18/2026 N/A A+/A1 1.20%
Branch Banking & Trust Co 3.62% 09/16/2025 08/16/2025 A-/A2 1.10%
Wells Fargo Bank NA 3.55% 08/14/2023 07/14/2023 A+/Aa2 1.09%
Nuveen LLC 4.00% 11/01/2028 08/01/2028 AA/Aa2 1.08%
New York Life Global Funding 2.88% 04/10/2024 N/A AA+/Aaa 1.08%
Marsh & McLennan Cos Inc 4.38% 03/15/2029 12/15/2028 A-/Baa1 1.06%
Northern Trust Corp 3.95% 10/30/2025 N/A A/A2 1.05%
Liberty Mutual Group Inc 4.57% 02/01/2029 N/A BBB/Baa2 1.04%
Berkshire Hathaway Inc 3.12% 03/15/2026 12/15/2025 AA/Aa2 1.02%
AXA Equitable Holdings Inc 4.35% 04/20/2028 01/20/2028 BBB+/Baa2 1.02%
S&P Global Inc 4.40% 02/15/2026 11/15/2025 NA/A3 1.02%
Discover Financial Services 4.10% 02/09/2027 11/09/2026 BBB-/Baa3 1.01%
Bank of America Corp 3.30% 01/11/2023 N/A A-/A2 1.00%
Apollo Management Holdings LP 4.87% 02/15/2029 11/15/2028 A/NR 1.00%
Morgan Stanley 2.62% 11/17/2021 N/A BBB+/A3 0.99%
Nuveen Finance LLC 4.12% 11/01/2024 N/A A-/Baa1 0.99%
Brighthouse Financial Inc 3.70% 06/22/2027 03/22/2027 BBB+/Baa3 0.88%
Citigroup Inc 4.45% 09/29/2027 N/A BBB/Baa2 0.79%
MassMutual Global Funding II 2.75% 06/22/2024 N/A AA+/Aa3 0.53%
Cboe Global Markets Inc 3.65% 01/12/2027 10/12/2026 A-/A3 0.30%
Goldman Sachs Group Inc/The 5.75% 01/24/2022 N/A BBB+/A3 0.28%
Five Corners Funding Trust 4.42% 11/15/2023 N/A A/A3 0.28%
Citizens Financial Group Inc 4.30% 12/03/2025 11/03/2025 BBB/NR 0.28%
PNC Financial Services Group Inc/The 3.45% 04/23/2029 01/23/2029 A-/A3 0.27%
Pine Street Trust I 4.57% 02/15/2029 11/15/2028 BBB+/Baa2 0.27%
TD Ameritrade Holding Corp 3.30% 04/01/2027 01/01/2027 A/A2 0.27%
Ares Capital Corp 3.50% 02/10/2023 01/10/2023 BBB-/NA 0.26%
National Rural Utilities Cooperative Finance Corp 3.40% 02/07/2028 11/07/2027 A/A1 0.19%
Reinsurance Group of America Inc 3.90% 05/15/2029 02/15/2029 A/Baa1 0.19%
GE Capital International Funding Co Unlimited Co 3.37% 11/15/2025 N/A BBB+/Baa1 1.33%
Cintas Corp No 2 3.70% 04/01/2027 01/01/2027 A-/A3 1.12%
CH Robinson Worldwide Inc 4.20% 04/15/2028 01/15/2028 BBB+/Baa2 1.05%
Union Pacific Corp 3.95% 09/10/2028 06/10/2028 A-/Baa1 1.03%
Fluor Corp 4.25% 09/15/2028 06/15/2028 BBB+/Baa2 1.02%
JB Hunt Transport Services Inc 3.88% 03/01/2026 01/01/2026 BBB+/Baa1 1.02%
3M Co 2.88% 10/15/2027 07/15/2027 AA-/A1 1.00%
Aviation Capital Group LLC 2.88% 01/20/2022 12/20/2021 A-/NA 0.98%
Roper Technologies Inc 4.20% 09/15/2028 06/15/2028 BBB+/Baa2 0.98%
Fortive Corp 3.15% 06/15/2026 03/15/2026 BBB/Baa1 0.97%
Carlisle Cos Inc 3.75% 12/01/2027 09/01/2027 BBB/Baa2 0.93%
Ingersoll-Rand Luxembourg Finance SA 3.80% 03/21/2029 12/21/2028 BBB/Baa2 0.74%
Parker-Hannifin Corp 3.25% 03/01/2027 12/01/2026 A/Baa1 0.27%
Air Lease Corp 3.00% 09/15/2023 07/15/2023 BBB/NA 0.26%
Cigna Corp 4.38% 10/15/2028 07/15/2028 A-/Baa2 1.33%
Edwards Lifesciences Corp 4.30% 06/15/2028 03/15/2028 BBB-/Baa2 1.30%
AmerisourceBergen Corp 3.45% 12/15/2027 09/15/2027 A-/Baa2 1.26%
AbbVie Inc 3.60% 05/14/2025 02/14/2025 A-/Baa2 1.22%
Boston Scientific Corp 4.00% 03/01/2028 12/01/2027 BBB-/Baa2 1.05%
Baxter International Inc 2.60% 08/15/2026 05/15/2026 A-/Baa1 0.98%
Gilead Sciences Inc 3.65% 03/01/2026 12/01/2025 A/A3 0.97%
Anthem Inc 3.65% 12/01/2027 09/01/2027 A/Baa2 0.82%
Express Scripts Holding Co 4.50% 02/25/2026 11/27/2025 A-/Baa2 0.28%
Biogen Inc 4.05% 09/15/2025 06/15/2025 A-/Baa1 0.28%
CVS Health Corp 4.30% 03/25/2028 12/25/2027 BBB/Baa2 0.28%
Zimmer Biomet Holdings Inc 3.55% 04/01/2025 01/01/2025 BBB/Baa3 0.27%
Cardinal Health Inc 3.41% 06/15/2027 03/15/2027 BBB+/Baa2 0.26%
Laboratory Corp of America Holdings 3.60% 02/01/2025 11/01/2024 BBB/Baa2 0.22%
Stryker Corp 3.50% 03/15/2026 12/15/2025 A/Baa1 0.19%
Duke Energy Carolinas LLC 3.95% 11/15/2028 08/15/2028 A/Aa2 1.58%
Sempra Energy 3.40% 02/01/2028 11/01/2027 BBB+/Baa1 1.19%
American Electric Power Co Inc 4.30% 12/01/2028 09/01/2028 BBB+/Baa1 1.06%
American Water Capital Corp 3.75% 09/01/2028 06/01/2028 A/Baa1 1.05%
NSTAR Electric Co 3.20% 05/15/2027 02/15/2027 A+/A1 1.00%
NiSource Inc 3.49% 05/15/2027 02/15/2027 BBB+/Baa2 0.98%
Entergy Corp 2.95% 09/01/2026 06/01/2026 BBB/Baa2 0.95%
Southern California Edison Co 3.50% 10/01/2023 07/01/2023 A-/A3 0.95%
Southern Co/The 3.25% 07/01/2026 04/01/2026 BBB+/Baa2 0.27%
Jersey Central Power & Light Co 4.30% 01/15/2026 10/15/2025 BBB/Baa1 0.20%
Piedmont Natural Gas Co Inc 3.50% 06/01/2029 03/01/2029 A-/A3 0.19%
Ford Motor Co 4.35% 12/08/2026 09/08/2026 BBB/Baa3 1.45%
Whirlpool Corp 4.75% 02/26/2029 11/26/2028 BBB/Baa1 1.28%
Booking Holdings Inc 3.60% 06/01/2026 03/01/2026 A-/A3 1.27%
Lear Corp 3.80% 09/15/2027 06/15/2027 BBB-/Baa2 1.23%
Silversea Cruise Finance Ltd 7.25% 02/01/2025 02/01/2020 BBB-/Baa2 1.13%
O'Reilly Automotive Inc 3.60% 09/01/2027 06/01/2027 BBB/Baa1 1.01%
Kohl's Corp 4.25% 07/17/2025 04/17/2025 BBB/Baa2 0.96%
Ford Motor Credit Co LLC 5.88% 08/02/2021 N/A BBB/Baa3 0.55%
General Motors Co 4.88% 10/02/2023 N/A BBB/Baa3 0.14%
Cargill Inc 3.25% 05/23/2029 02/23/2029 A/A2 1.27%
Kroger Co/The 2.65% 10/15/2026 07/15/2026 BBB/Baa1 1.20%
Keurig Dr Pepper Inc 4.60% 05/25/2028 02/25/2028 BBB/Baa2 1.05%
Altria Group Inc 4.80% 02/14/2029 11/14/2028 BBB/A3 1.03%
Tyson Foods Inc 3.55% 06/02/2027 03/02/2027 BBB/Baa2 1.01%
Archer-Daniels-Midland Co 2.50% 08/11/2026 05/11/2026 A/A2 0.99%
Sysco Corp 3.30% 07/15/2026 04/15/2026 BBB+/A3 0.94%
Kraft Heinz Foods Co 4.88% 02/15/2025 02/15/2020 BBB-/Baa2 0.87%
MPLX LP 4.12% 03/01/2027 12/01/2026 BBB/Baa2 1.10%
Valero Energy Corp 3.40% 09/15/2026 06/15/2026 BBB/Baa2 1.07%
Schlumberger Holdings Corp 3.90% 05/17/2028 02/17/2028 A+/Baa1 1.02%
Apache Corp 4.38% 10/15/2028 07/15/2028 BBB/Baa3 1.01%
Exxon Mobil Corp 3.04% 03/01/2026 12/01/2025 AA+/Aaa 1.01%
ONEOK Inc 4.55% 07/15/2028 04/15/2028 BBB/Baa3 0.99%
Chevron Phillips Chemical Co LLC / Chevron Phillips Chemical 3.40% 12/01/2026 09/01/2026 A-/A2 0.95%
ConocoPhillips Holding Co 6.95% 04/15/2029 N/A A/A3 0.35%
Halliburton Co 3.80% 11/15/2025 08/15/2025 A-/Baa1 0.28%
Baker Hughes a GE Co LLC / Baker Hughes Co-Obligor Inc 3.34% 12/15/2027 09/15/2027 A-/A3 0.26%
Sky Ltd 3.75% 09/16/2024 N/A A-/A3 1.67%
Fox Corp 4.71% 01/25/2029 10/25/2028 BBB/Baa2 1.07%
Alphabet Inc 2.00% 08/15/2026 05/15/2026 AA+/Aa2 1.03%
Activision Blizzard Inc 3.40% 09/15/2026 06/15/2026 BBB+/Baa1 1.01%
CBS Corp 4.00% 01/15/2026 10/15/2025 BBB/Baa2 0.27%
AT&T Inc 3.40% 05/15/2025 02/15/2025 BBB/Baa2 0.22%
Comcast Corp 4.15% 10/15/2028 07/15/2028 A-/A3 0.14%
Lam Research Corp 4.00% 03/15/2029 12/15/2028 BBB+/A3 1.30%
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co 4.90% 10/15/2025 07/15/2025 BBB/Baa2 1.30%
Applied Materials Inc 3.30% 04/01/2027 01/01/2027 A-/A3 1.28%
International Business Machines Corp 3.50% 05/15/2029 N/A A/A2 0.27%
Xilinx Inc 2.95% 06/01/2024 04/01/2024 NA/A3 0.27%
Automatic Data Processing Inc 3.38% 09/15/2025 06/15/2025 AA/Aa3 0.21%
Analog Devices Inc 3.50% 12/05/2026 09/05/2026 BBB/Baa1 0.20%
Visa Inc 3.15% 12/14/2025 09/14/2025 AA-/Aa3 0.19%
WRKCo Inc 3.75% 03/15/2025 01/15/2025 BBB/Baa2 1.37%
International Paper Co 3.00% 02/15/2027 11/15/2026 BBB/Baa2 1.04%
Westlake Chemical Corp 3.60% 08/15/2026 05/15/2026 BBB/Baa2 0.98%
PPG Industries Inc 3.75% 03/15/2028 12/15/2027 A-/A3 0.28%
Sherwin-Williams Co/The 3.45% 06/01/2027 03/01/2027 BBB/Baa3 0.27%
Omnicom Group Inc / Omnicom Capital Inc 3.60% 04/15/2026 01/15/2026 BBB+/Baa1 1.01%
CBRE Services Inc 4.88% 03/01/2026 12/01/2025 BBB+/Baa1 0.29%
LifeStorage LP/CA 3.50% 07/01/2026 04/01/2026 BBB/Baa2 0.26%
† Credit ratings are assigned by Nationally Recognized Statistical Rating Organizations based on assessment of the credit worthiness of the underlying bond issuers. The ratings range from AAA (highest) to D (lowest) and are subject to change. Not rated indicates the debtor was not rated, and should not be interpreted as indicating low quality. For more information on rating methodologies, please visit the following NRSRO websites: standardandpoors.com and select "Understanding Ratings" under Rating Resources; moodys.com and select "Rating Methodologies" under Research and Ratings.
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Iowa GSA Network
The Iowa GSA Network is a program of Iowa Safe Schools, with the mission of empowering students to create safe spaces in Iowa schools through youth activism and community support. It is designed to provide resources and support to LGBTQ and allied students in Iowa, as well as educators and GSA advisors. The Network connects GSAs across the state, and assist students interested in starting a GSA get their group off the ground.
Join the Iowa GSA Network
What, Why & Important GSA Information
What is a GSA?
Gay-Straight Alliances or Gender-Sexuality Alliances (GSAs) are student-run clubs or groups in schools that serve as a safe space for all students, regardless of their orientation or gender identity/expression. GSAs provide a place for students to meet, support and listen to each other about their experiences, talk about issues related to orientation and gender identity/expression, and work to end homophobia and transphobia in their school.
If you have a GSA, we want you to be a part of the GSA Network! Joining the Network will provide you with the opportunity to interact with other GSAs around the state, access a wide range of resources for LGBTQ students, and be the first to get your hands-on exclusive GSA Network swag!
Join the Iowa GSA Network here!
What is the GSA Network and what does it offer students?
The GSA Network is a program of Iowa Safe Schools, with the mission of empowering students to create safe spaces in Iowa schools through youth activism and community support. It is designed to provide resources and support to LGBTQ and allied students in Iowa, as well as educators and GSA advisors. The Network connects GSAs across the state, and assist students interested in starting a GSA get their group off the ground.
The GSA Network is designed to allow students to create change through active involvement! Our ultimate goal of enriching LGBTQ youth lives through partnerships with student leaders and GSAs is accomplished through collaboration with GSA leaders, advisors, and community partners.
The GSA Network offers resources, support, and direct interactive services to GSA groups, students, and their advisors. The Network can provide your GSA with an e-toolkit of materials and ideas to help the group:
Support students who have been victims of bullying and harassment
Build a space where students can express themselves and live their truth
Problem solve issues within their group, and set up the GSA for continued success
Create positive change in their school
The GSA Network also helps groups connect with each other! We believe that students should collaborate with and support each other, and we help provide spaces for GSAs to do just that.
Some of the events the Network hosts for students include:
The GSA Conference: A fall kick-off event for students who are leading GSAs or are interested in starting a GSA at their school. This conference gives students as well as adult advisors the tools they need to jump-start their GSA for the year, and set the group up for a successful year of advocacy!
Student Day at the Capitol: For over 16 years, Iowa Safe Schools has worked in the Iowa Legislature to pass important legislation supporting LGBTQ youth and fighting back against attacks to take away protections. Students from across Iowa will have a chance to meet legislators and advocate for issues that are important to them.
See our full repertoire of resources!
Founded by Zachary Bales-Henry, the ZBH Courageous Scholarship Award recognizes LGBTQ and Allied students across Iowa who work to create welcoming and inclusive spaces for others. To be considered for the scholarship, applicants must:
Must be a current high school, college bound senior, who has been accepted to an accredited college or university OR currently enrolled at an accredited university or college as a freshman, sophomore, or junior and under the age of 24.
Must be an out member of the LGBTQ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer) community or a vocal ally.
Must have made significant contributions to the LGBTQ community.
Must have an overall grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or higher on a 4-point scale (or equivalent).
Must be active with Iowa Safe Schools and a member of the Iowa GSA Network or Queer Campus Coalition.
Must be able to provide two letters of reference.
One from a school staff member (teacher, counselor, principal)
One from a community member who has worked with the student (work supervisor, church leader, etc.)
If awarded the ZBH Courageous Scholarship, recipients must agree to:
Attend the Iowa Safe Schools Spirit Awards gala in October 2019
Attend at least one additional Iowa Safe Schools event throughout the 2019-2020 school year
Continue to be involved with the LGBTQ community on their college campus
For more information on the scholarship and to apply, please download this 2018-2019 ZBH Scholarship.
The Iowa Safe Schools’ Student Leadership Council (SLC) is the cornerstone of the Iowa GSA Network. The members of the SLC represent Iowa high school LGBTQ and allied students ages 16-18 who are actively involved in their GSA, and are advocates for safe and inclusive schools. SLC members engage in projects they are passionate about and explore their strengths and goals for being a more impactful leader. Iowa Safe Schools is elevating tomorrow’s LGBTQ leaders, empowering students to create positive change in their communities.
For the 2018-2019 school year, they’ll be dedicating their time and passion to represent the many voices of GSAs across Iowa. The SLC will meet to discuss ways that GSAs and LGBTQ students can empower themselves to create safe and affirming schools for all students. They’ll help the Iowa GSA Network create youth-centered resources, programming and campaigns; motivate GSAs to reach their full potential; and represent Iowa Safe Schools in the media as well as conferences and events.
Some of the projects student leaders will work on this year:
Citizenship Project
Co-plan The Governor’s Conference on LGBTQ Youth
Develop resources for Pride Packs
Participate in a leadership development program
Iowa Safe Schools is excited to continue and build upon the legacy of the GSA Conference through the Iowa GSA Network program!
Students will have the opportunity to:
Celebrate the diversity of the LGBTQ community
Collaborate across the spectrum of identities and experiences
Empower each other to build on successful student organizations!
When: Saturday, September 28, 2019
Where: Lincoln High School, Des Moines, IA
How do I sign-up? Check back soon for details on how to register!
What else should I know? Breakfast items and lunch will be provided. This is a FREE conference, and students must register to attend! There will be opportunities to meet with Iowa Safe Schools and Iowa GSA Network staff, as well as network with local businesses and organizations.
Tentative Schedule*
8:30: Registration
9:00: Welcome & Opening Speakers
9:45: 10 Min. Break
9:55: Student Caucus
11:00: Lunch
12:25: Workshop 1: Engage
1:20: Workshop 2: Impact
2:05: 10 min break
2:15: Workshop 3: Elevate
2:15: Closing Session
2:45: Departure
*This schedule is tentative and subject to change.
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See & Do Natural landscapes and sights
Off the beaten track: Part I
Sometimes wandering off the beaten track is what you need to make holiday memories
St Finbarr's Oratory in Gougane Barra, County Cork provided by Walshphotos's/Shutterstock
Okay, some of you may already be acquainted with Ireland’s bigger sights. Even if you haven’t visited, you’ll probably have heard about the Cliffs of Moher, the Rock of Cashel and the Giant’s Causeway.
Go exploring, though, and you’ll find plenty more treasures just off the beaten track.
1. Gougane Barra Church: West Cork
Want to know a secret? Cork’s Gougane Barra Forest Park is hiding the prettiest little church you will ever see. Right by a lake sits St Finbarr's Oratory, close to a former 6th century monastery. Unsurprisingly, this little church is a popular wedding location. Just look at those views...and think of the wedding album.
Location: Gougane Barra Forest Park is located 5km west of Ballingeary on the R584 to Bantry, at the Pass of Keimaneigh.
2. The Wonderful Barn: Leixlip, County Kildare
This quirky structure was built in 1743. Its purpose? Proprietor Katherine Conolly (wealthy widow of William ‘Speaker’ Conolly) commissioned the oddity to create employment for the local community. Approximately 22m/72ft high, the barn has a tapering cone, encircled by a cantilevered staircase with a crow’s nest viewing gallery.
Location: Exit the M4 at R404, heading towards Leixlip and take the first left turn. Follow the road until the end.
The Wonderful Barn, County Kildare
3. Dunquin Harbour: Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry
If the Blasket Islands weren’t glorious enough, they’re accessed via this remarkable spot. Once a natural harbour from which the Blasket Islanders would launch their currachs (traditional boats), Dunquin provided a life-giving link to the mainland. Since those days Dunquin’s harbour has been remodelled and its winding path juts starkly out of the cliff face. Nearby beaches featured in the film Ryan’s Daughter, and famed Irish language author Peig Sayers was a native of the village.
Location: Follow the R559 from nearby Dingle to Dunquin (‘Dún Chaoin’ in Irish).
Dunquin Harbour, County Kerry provided by Lukasz Pajor/ Shutterstock
4. Bunlahinch Clapper Bridge: Louisburgh, County Mayo
This curious Clapper Bridge was built for pedestrians and is the largest complete clapper bridge in Ireland at 50m/164ft long. The design dates back to prehistoric times, however, this example is not so old. It’s thought the recently settled Church of Ireland community created Bunlahinch’s version in the 1840s.
Location: 11km (seven miles) west of Louisburg village, County Mayo along the Bunowen River.
The Clapper Bridge, County Mayo provided by Brian T McElherron
5. Silent Valley: The Mourne Mountains, County Down
A watery heart of the Mourne Mountains, the Silent Valley reservoir has become an attraction in its own right. Surrounded by the Mourne Mountains and the Mourne Wall, the valley is a magnet for busy minds yearning for solitude. Keep a look out for the visitor facilities housed in colonial style bungalows where you can relax following a peaceful walk around the parklands.
Location: From Newry, aim for the Head Road in Kilkeel, County Down.
The Silent Valley, County Down provided by stenic56's/ Shutterstock
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6. Dunseverick Castle: The Causeway Coast, County Antrim
The north Antrim coast, a.k.a. the Causeway Coast, boasts some epic sights. One of the unsung heroes, though, has to be Dunseverick Castle. Although it’s merely a crumbling ruin now, Dunseverick’s location on top of a peninsula adds a gravitas worthy of a potential future location for locally filmed Game of Thrones. Fantasy adventure aside, the castle has already had an eventful past: St Patrick allegedly visited in the 5th century; a Viking invasion came to its door in 870 AD; and it was captured and destroyed in the 1600s. The fact that the gate lodge survived at all is quite a miracle.
Location: Found close to Dunseverick village, just off the Causeway Coastal Route.
Dunseverick Castle, County Antrim provided by PHB.cz (Richard Semik)'s/Shutterstock
7. The Magic Road: Jenkinstown, County Louth
The quirkiest entry has been saved for last. The ‘magic road’ aka the gravity-defying road is legendary in Irish folklore. Travel writer and actor Andrew McCarthy was determined to find it. Watch what happened here…
Location: You'll have to consult the video!
And if that doesn’t make you believe in magic, we don’t know what will!
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Losses grow at Uber as two investors drop out of funding deal
Softbank is leading complex $7bn investment deal
Wed, Nov 29, 2017, 15:52
Uber has faced a number of negative news stories this year. Photograph: PA Wire
Uber disclosed growing losses in the third quarter, a sign of its mounting litigation costs, in documents that also signalled the formal launch of the SoftBank-led deal to invest between $7 billion (€5.9 billion) and $10 billion into the company.
The complex deal, one of the largest ever for a private tech company, has been bogged down by disagreements, but SoftBank’s new filings have now started the clock on a deal process that should wrap up by early January.
The documents, which were sent to thousands of Uber shareholders, show that the investor consortium includes SoftBank and Dragoneer, as well as new investors TPG, Sequoia and Tencent.
However, two other investors, General Atlantic and Russia’s DST, dropped out of the consortium, underscoring the growing risks associated with the San Francisco-based company.
Uber’s adjusted third-quarter losses widened to $743 million, up 14 per cent from the previous quarter, on a measure that excludes interest, tax and share-based compensation, the documents revealed.
Net losses
Including those items brings Uber’s net losses to $1.5 billion for the quarter, according to generally accepted accounting principles.
As Uber faces legal challenges around the world, including a high-profile lawsuit from Waymo closer to home, its litigation efforts have become increasingly costly. The company also spends heavily on marketing and discounts for its transportation service, particularly in competitive markets such as India and the US.
Net revenues rose to $2 billion in the third quarter, up 14 per cent from the previous quarter, with gross bookings of $9.7 billion.
Shareholders must choose
With the new financial details disclosed, Uber’s shareholders must now choose whether to sell their shares at the $32.97 per share price that SoftBank offered in the tender process, or wait for a potential public offering in 2019.
In addition to buying existing shares, the consortium will also invest $1 billion in new Uber shares at a higher price of $48.77 per share. The weighted average of the two share prices equates to a $54 billion valuation for Uber in the deal, according to a spokesperson for SoftBank.
For the deal to close, the investors must buy at least 13.4 per cent of Uber shares from existing shareholders. If that threshold is not reached by the end of the year they could increase the price of their offer.
Some shareholders are already saying that SoftBank’s price is too low, and privately accuse the Japanese conglomerate of trying to “steal” the shares. “I will be very surprised if they get to 14 per cent at this price,” said one.
However, a string of bad news for Uber in recent days, including damaging reports from the Waymo-Uber lawsuit, may yet persuade shareholders to sell their shares sooner rather than wait for potential gains in an initial public offering.
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‘Conflicting rights make prosecuting rape difficult’
Tue, Nov 27, 2018, 00:12
Sir, – In an otherwise informative article, Jennifer O’Connell states that 21 per cent of Irish people believe that sex without consent is okay in certain situations (“Conflicting rights make prosecuting rape difficult”, Analysis, November 24th).
This statistic is taken from a Eurobarometer poll in which respondents were first told, “Some people believe that having sexual intercourse without consent is justified in certain situations”, and were then asked, “Do you think this applies to the following circumstances?”
Clearly, the question was ambiguous – were respondents being asked to identify the circumstances where they themselves thought sex without consent was acceptable or just the scenarios in which they thought other people might believe this to be the case?
We cannot be certain what proportion of those polled had one understanding of the question and what proportion had the other.
However, it is worth noting that in the same survey 96 per cent of respondents agreed that forcing a partner to have sex was wrong.
Similar percentages were opposed to cat-calling and unwanted physical contact.
It seems very unlikely, therefore, that a high percentage of those same respondents would themselves think that sex without consent could ever be justified.
It is right that we should be concerned about issues of consent and that we should discuss ways to improve how rape allegations are handled.
However, we should also be a little concerned that such discussions take place in an environment where many people – your columnist included – would take at face value the horrifying claim that one-in-five Irish people believe rape is sometimes okay. – Yours, etc,
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Sir, – In Jennifer O’Connell’s excellent article “Conflicting rights make prosecuting rape difficult” she spoke to many experts in the field.
Among the experts she spoke to was barrister Tony McGillicuddy who made the very important suggestion of the “need for public education on how rape trials are conducted”.
For him it all comes back to public education on the meaning of consent. “We have a good definition of consent in the Criminal Law ( Sexual Offences) Act 2017.”
However, we have some way to go to eliminating the victim-blaming myths that still abide in our society. These myths will also be in the minds of jurors who are ordinary members of society.
Judges now have the 2017 legislation available to them which clearly sets out what consent is and what consent is not.
If judges used the instrument available to them of instructing jurors on the consent legislation at the beginning of a rape trial rather than at the end of the trial and before the jury’s deliberations, it would go a long way to challenging these myths in the minds of the jurors as they listen to the evidence during the trial. – Yours, etc,
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NASA Finally Releases Its Raw Data From Our Sister Solar System And Here’s What You Have To Know
By Cyril , Mar 11, 2017 02:48 AM EST
Following after the recent revelation made by NASA about the discovery the new seven Earth-like planets, dubbed as TRAPPIST-1 start system, experts say that these while planets appear to be rocky, it also has a life-friendly surface temperature, which is seen to have the potential in harboring liquid water. That said, this discovery has then led a significant number of scientists to give it a nickname as a 'sister solar system' to our own, and is regarded as being a pretty good spot to look for extraterrestrial life. Today, these additional data about TRAPPIST-1 from Kepler that are made available to the scientific community, is what excites and baffles a number of space experts as to whether how habitable these planets could really be, considering the stellar activity of the dwarf star that they're orbiting.
Raw Data From Our Sister Solar System
According to reports revealed by Science Alert, the truth is, until we get a closer look, no one can truly say for sure whether or not life could be supported somewhere in the star system; which has also been the reason that NASA has allegedly rushed out data from its latest and longest observations of TRAPPIST-1 to date. It was found that since December of 2016, NASA revealed that it had its own planet-hunting Kepler space telescope that has been trained on TRAPPIST-1 for follow-up observations. Concurrently, this week, NASA authorities have made all that additional data freely available to the scientific community and public to trawl through.
In one of his statements reported by SpaceRef, Geert Barentsen, a K2 research scientist at NASA's Ames Research Center at Moffett Field, California has claimed that scientists and enthusiasts all over the world are already investing in learning everything they can about these Earth-size worlds. Experts say that the release of the raw, uncalibrated data that has been collected will help astronomers in preparing proposals that are due this month in order to use telescopes on Earth next winter to further investigate TRAPPIST-1, wherein by late May, it was anticipated that the routine processing of the data will be completed and the fully calibrated data will be made available at the public archive. Meanwhile, the early release would be able to allegedly give scientists the opportunity to get more insight into the gravitational interaction between the planets which could potentially serve as a clue to whether any of them are tidally locked, as well as the chance to spot any planets that may remain undiscovered in the system.
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Jacks Drop Heartbreaker in Game 1 of 3
December 8, 2016 Jason Ruff
The Odessa Jackalopes hosted the Wichita Falls Wildcats for the first time this season at the Ector County Coliseum. The Jackalopes are 1-2-1 against the Wildcats through the first four games of the season series, all played in Wichita Falls.
The Wildcats opened the scoring when Steven Tillie wristed a shot past Eric Schuch in his first game as a Jackalope on the season. The goal for Tillie was his 10th on the season. Odessa fought back hard as Zach Zech had a shorthanded opportunity.
Zech played the puck high off the glass and raced after it to get to the puck first. He took it on the forehand to the right wing circle, where he flung a shot top post to beat Wildcats goaltender, Evan Moyse, for the tie game. Unfortunately, the butterflies didn’t leave Schuch until after the first period, as Jeff Skinner scored his second on the season for Wichita Falls with under 1 ½ minutes remaining in the period.
The second period was a scoreless one with a couple different scrums brought upon by the play of Seamus Donohue for Wichita Falls. While it was a scoreless 20 minutes, Connor Wood had a penalty shot opportunity with 36 seconds remaining. He deked to the forehand but cut his angle a little too tight, allowing Moyse to get enough of a glove on the puck and turn it away.
Into the third down one goal, Chris Donaldson fed Tyler Pietrowski in front of the net, who knuckled the puck over Moyse to tie the game for two goals. The Jacks were hoping to get another as they had plenty of great opportunities, but Moyse was able to save them all.
In overtime, it was the Wildcats who controlled the first two minutes before Odessa took advantage. A flurry of opportunities came, with none falling into the net. After Jake Levin lost his stick, the Wildcats raced down the other end of the ice, with Ryan Burnett scoring the goal on a good wrist shot past Schuch.
Eric Schuch saved 29 of the 32 shots he faced in the game, but played very well following two goals in the first. Evan Moyse saved 48 of Odessa’s 50 shots, en route to a victory in his first game in three weeks.
The Jacks look to rebound tomorrow night at the Ector County Coliseum. Superheroes will be walking around the arena, as well as cape giveaways to the kids who walk through the door.
Tickets can still be bought at the Jackalopes office, or by calling 432-552-PUCK(7825). Be sure to follow the Jackalopes on Twitter @LetsGoJacks all year long and don’t forget to ‘Like’ the official “Odessa Jackalopes” fan page on Facebook.
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Council Opposes Waste Transfer Station – Again
Kimberly Bosco
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HOWELL – At the Jan. 22 township council meeting, the council unanimously approved a resolution stating the governing body’s opposition to the proposed solid waste transfer station on Randolph Road.
The site, proposed by Resource Engineering, LLC, would be located on Block 5 Lot 4 at 34 Randolph Road in the township.
The resolution states: “Resource Engineering has indicated that it will receive Type 13 and Type 13C waste at the proposed solid waste transfer station,” and “transfer stations are specifically prohibited in all zones in Howell pursuant to Zoning Ordinance 188-67 of the Township of Howell.”
According to the NJ Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Solid and Hazardous Waste, Type 13 consists of bulky waste, such as furniture, appliances, or vehicle parts; Type 13c refers to construction and demolition waste.
The resolution goes on to state that the Board of Chosen Freeholders must also consider the “absence of sufficient existing or available sites for solid waste facilities and develop and implement a solid waste management plan which meets the needs of every municipality within the County.”
Following a heavily attended planning board meeting on Jan. 25, 2018 where residents came out in droves to oppose the project, Howell Township Council sent a letter to the freeholders declaring their official stance against the waste transfer site on Feb. 21, 2018, due to “the availability of solid waste management services.”
Since that time, a traffic study has been commissioned for the area, according to township officials, but has yet to take place.
On approving the resolution, Councilman Thomas Russo told The Howell Times, “I think it was the right thing to do. It is important that we as the new governing body let the residents know that we do not approve of any proposed expansion of the current waste facility.”
During the meeting, Councilman John Bonevich made a motion to exclude the resolution (PA-16), among others, from the consent agenda in order to give it more significance.
“We just wanted to vote on it separately…It was adopted. We just thought it deserved more attention than to be grouped in with 25 other resolutions,” he said. “In this last election all three new council members ran in opposition to the waste station. Now as newly elected I thought we should follow through on that promise and show unity.”
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Concerto for Flute and Orchestra - Dances with the Winds
Einojuhani Rautavaara
“Atmospheric and difficult!”
Chris Hankin Just Flutes staff member - chrish@justflutes.com
This is a very atmospheric concerto written by the Finnish composer Einojuhani Rautavaara. His style has been described as 'mythical and austere' and this is reflected in the colour and variety in each of the four substantial movements. The complexity of the writing together with the use of all four standard flutes represents a serious challenge to the performer but the result is a fantastically rich and exciting work that will delight audiences everywhere..
Rautavaara's Concerto for Flutes and Orchestra (1973) employs the use of all four standard flutes, pushing each to its limits in range and dynamics. The first movement, Andantino, begins with a short flute cadenza quickly whirling up into an orchestral sound full of drama and mysticism. A middle section featuring the bass flute follows before the C flute ends the movement. The Vivace features the piccolo in a slightly manic, carnival-inspired theme while the alto flute dominates the third movement with a soulful, choral-like melody. The final movement begins with a cataclysmic piano crescendo before the bass flute brings back the mysticism of the first movement, only interrupted by a C flute middle section reminiscent of the piccolo theme. The piece ends with a dark Bb minor chord while the soloist remains alienated playing a long D natural that fades back into silence.
Performance duration (approx): 20'00"
Difficulty guide: 9
Difficulty level, roughly compared to ABRSM exam grades. 0 is beginner, 9 is advanced (beyond grade 8).
Part 1: Flute
Part 2: Piano
Category: Contemporary Flute and Piano Music
Publisher: Breitkopf & Härtel
Publisher's reference: EB8912
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Judge 'not comfortable' with dismissing protective order, ruling MMA fighter Cedric Marks acted in self-defense
Judge Paul LePak said based on testimony from an August hearing it appeared the abuse Jenna Scott alleged at the hands of Cedric Marks was likely 'defensive measures.'
Author: Jim Hice
Updated: 6:56 PM CST February 11, 2019
TEMPLE, Texas — The Bell County judge who dismissed a protective order Jenna Scott took out against her ex-boyfriend Cedric Marks less than a year before she was killed questioned his own ruling, according to a transcript of the Sept. 17, 2018 hearing.
"I am not real comfortable with that ruling at all so be cautioned. The request is denied at this time," 264th District Court Judge Paul LePak said.
The ruling came after a protective order hearing on Aug. 15, 2018, in which Scott testified Marks physically assaulted her on multiple occasions and blackmailed her into staying with him.
"He wants to take away my dreams, my livelihood, and my future," Scott testified. "Anything that's important to me, significant in my life, he wants to destroy me."
Marks testified in the same hearing that it was Scott who was the abuser and anything he did to her was in self-defense.
"Jenna Scott would do enough just to hook, to keep me in," Marks testified. "She knew how to just do just enough to keep me going and a lot of times she beat me, she punched me."
Scott was found dead, with her friend Michael Swearingin, in Clearview, Oklahoma on Jan. 15.
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Marks was charged with capital murder in connection with their deaths and is in the Bell County Jail with a $1.75 million bond.
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Jenna Scott testimony
Scott requested the protective order in July at which time it was temporarily granted until the August hearing.
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Scott's attorney Carol Ann Benningfield argued Scott was in fear for her life and the people she loves.
"He gets his, you know, whatever keeps him going, it comes from a place of evilness," Scott testified.
During testimony, Scott described multiple occasions in which she said Marks choked her into unconsciousness.
Scott described an incident in either January 2018 or December 2017, in which she said she was at Marks' house. She said she had his cellphone in the bathroom and was about to go through it.
"I was in the bathroom and he came up to me and he -- he walked from behind me and he had one of his arms like this around my neck," Scott testified.
Scott said she passed out and when she woke up Marks was on top of her. She said Marks then put his hands around her neck and choked her until she lost consciousness again.
Scott said Marks choked her again in June 2018 when he put one hand on her neck and covered her mouth and nose with his other hand. She also said Marks' two children were in the house at the time.
"I knew for sure that he was going to take my life. That's exactly how I felt," Scott told the court.
During cross-examination, Marks, who represented himself, asked Scott why she never reported any of the alleged attacks to the police.
"I couldn't tell my parents and have them worrying about (me), them having to fear for my life, having my friends fear for my life and I was too far down my career path to be making this known," Scott told the court.
Benningfield also asked Scott about what she said Marks told her about his childhood.
Scott said Marks told her there was a time when he had a desire to hurt and kill animals. She also described an incident in which she said Marks hurt his baby cousin.
"And it was in a car seat. He just take(s) the buckle of the seat belt and like, hit the baby with it and he did," Scott said.
Marks objected to the testimony, but LePaK overruled his objection.
Rule of witness sequestration
Once Scott's testimony concluded, Benningfield called Swearingin to the stand. However, he never got to testify because of what's called the rule of witness sequestration.
After Swearingin was sworn in, Marks asked the judge if his kids could sit in the courtroom.
"I am not comfortable. I don't want children in the proceeding, your Honor," Benningfield objected.
LePak said he did not want them in the courtroom either, but because it was an open courtroom and they were Marks' children they were allowed to be there.
Benningfield then invoked the rule of witness sequestration, which means any witnesses who had been in the courtroom during testimony were immediately disqualified as witnesses.
Swearingin had been in the courtroom for all the previous testimony and LePak dismissed him as a witness. Benningfield said she had no other witnesses to call who had not been in the courtroom and she rested her case.
Benningfield did not return a phone call to her office Monday.
Cedric Marks' children testify
Marks' two children were not in the courtroom for any of the previous testimony, which allowed him to call both of them to the stand.
Benningfield objected saying they were not competent witnesses because they idolize their father. LePak overruled her, and their testimony went on the record.
One of the boys told a story of a time when he said Scott came to their house as they were leaving to go to a toy store.
He said his father was in his car when Scott began screaming and banging on the car window. He said she then laid down behind the front tire. After that, he testified Scott got in the car and started yelling at Marks.
"She was screaming at you and then she was leaning over to the driver's side and she had her hand out which looked like, it was to me, looked like she was trying to hit you," Marks' son told the court.
Marks' younger son also spoke of the violence between Scott and his dad.
He said Scott would hit and spit at his father and one time threatened to kill him.
Both boys testified that Marks never threatened Scott if she left him, but said Scott would often threaten him if he tried to leave her.
Cedric Marks' testimony
The majority of Marks' testimony was centered on the idea that Scott was the aggressor and he only acted in self-defense.
RELATED: Accused killer Cedric Marks claims innocence from Bell County Jail
Marks spoke about the incident in which Scott said she took his phone and he choked her.
Marks told a different story saying she threw the phone at him and then ran outside to her Jeep. Marks said she later came back in the house and went into the bathroom.
"She went into the bathroom and began banging her head on the counter," Marks said. "She banged her head so hard that she chipped her tooth."
Marks talked about how Scott would often hit him but that he never hit her back. He said she knew he wouldn't hit a woman.
"That's why she took advantage of me, hit me so much. She knew that I would never hit her back and I haven't," Marks told the court.
Marks explained the alleged choking incident. He said he was laying on his bed when Scott jumped on top of him and began hitting him in the face and groin.
"She would jack-hammer punch me several times before I finally stood up," Marks said. "I grabbed her by the shoulder and I spun her around and put her in what's called a rear-end choke, or as she called it a choke hold. I did do that to defend myself from her."
Marks said Scott never lost consciousness and continued to talk.
RELATED: Cedric Marks: An in-depth look at a long and violent criminal past
The final ruling
The hearing ended with LePak issuing a temporary restraining order until he could reach a final decision.
"I'm frustrated today and I don't want to make a ruling out of frustration," LePak said. "I want to make a reasoned judicial ruling and not a frustration ruling."
After the hearing, Scott reported to police that Marks broke into her home on Aug. 21. She said Marks threatened to hurt her and her family if she reported him to the police.
The reported break-in was never told to LePak in the final protective hearing on Sept. 17.
Benningfield told LePak there had been "additional events that has transpired since we had a hearing."
LePak said he did not want the hearing to last several hours and asked, "Is it something that you all can present to me in encapsulated form of 20 or 30 minutes worth of time, or are we about to spend another four or five hours?"
Benningfield said she would "refrain from presenting new evidence" and that she would present it if a motion for the court to reconsider its decision became necessary.
LePak moved forward with his ruling, He said based on the testimony in August he was denying the protective order.
"I am not super comfortable with my ruling, but I find that what I heard was very likely defensive measures and so I don't think it's appropriate for a protective order," LePak said.
Benningfield told the judge she intended to file a motion for reconsideration.
An email sent to LePak's court coordinator Debra Severson Jan. 8 had not been answered as of this publication.
Jenna Scott and Michael Swearingin were last seen alive Jan. 3, 2019, according to police.
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Unbound: Worlds Apart
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Expect an Iditarod Finish Early Wednesday — and Possibly, a Chase to Nome
By David Dodman | March 12, 2019
Around 2 to 4am Wednesday morning: that’s when KNOM expects a championship finish in Iditarod 2019. Bethel musher Pete Kaiser holds a slim but potentially decisive lead: he’s about 6 miles ahead of Joar Leifseth Ulsom, with only about 50 miles to the finish line (as of 8pm Tuesday, per the Iditarod GPS tracker).
But there are still enough hours left before the Burled Arch for Ulsom to narrow, or possibly even erase, Kaiser’s lead.
How did we get here? Here are a few highlights of KNOM’s Iditarod coverage in recent days and our rationale for the finish time prediction.
A Leaderboard Shakeup
The second weekend of Iditarod 2019 brought dramatic shifts.
After leading the race through Unalakleet, Nicolas Petit’s team stalled on the trail near Shaktoolik. In an odd echo of his team’s wrong turn in 2018 (which likely caused him the championship that year), Petit’s long break on the trail upset the top of the 2019 leaderboard.
Pete Kaiser was the first musher in and out of Elim, followed closely by Joar Leifseth Ulsom. Late Monday night, Petit officially scratched in Shaktoolik, a rapid transformation for a musher who, only 24 hours prior, was in the “driver’s seat” of the race.
Citing the mental well-being of his ten dog team, Nic Petit has scratched in Shaktoolik. He led the pack for most of the race, but was halted in almost the exact same place as the detour last year that cost him first place. pic.twitter.com/jtwuJyjPZj
— Zachariah Hughes (@ZachHughesAK) March 12, 2019
On Tuesday morning, Kaiser and then Ulsom arrived into White Mountain, 41 minutes apart. While both mushers had 8 dogs on the string, Ulsom showed signs of slowing down; for the most part, the Norwegian musher has posted slower split times between the checkpoints on the Norton Sound coast, leading to White Mountain (between Unalakleet, Shaktoolik, Koyuk, and Elim).
Nevertheless, as Ben Matheson reported from White Mountain today, Kaiser isn’t taking for granted his present advantage over Ulsom. Kaiser’s most recent runs have been faster, but that hasn’t always been the case: “we’ve kind of been flip-flopping,” Kaiser said. “There are some runs my team is faster than his, and some runs his is faster than mine.” (Read more in “77 Miles — and, Perhaps, Joar Leifseth Ulsom — Stand Between Pete Kaiser and Iditarod Victory.”)
After the mandatory, 8-hour layover Iditarod requires of all competitors in White Mountain, Kaiser hit the trail again at 4:05pm to embark on the final, 77-mile trail to Nome. Ulsom left at 4:47pm.
When to Nome?
KNOM typically figures a run time of 10 hours from White Mountain to Nome: about 7 hours to Safety checkpoint (55 miles), and then 3 hours for the additional 22 miles to the Nome finish line.
Three factors may complicate these estimates: weather and trail conditions (the combination of which have generally led to slower-than-usual run times in the 2019 Iditarod), and the chase between Pete Kaiser and Joar Ulsom (which could encourage both teams to go faster).
All things being equal, 2 to 4am Wednesday is a good bet for seeing the Iditarod champion under Nome’s Burled Arch. The finish could be delayed, however, by the notoriously unpredictable weather of the trail near Safety, such as the stretch known as the “blowhole,” where wind gusts and ground storms can halt mushers cold.
University of Alaska–Fairbanks climatologist Rick Thoman says generally mild, if warm, weather should continue for the Norton Sound coast stretches of the Iditarod trail Tuesday into Wednesday: temperatures in the 20s to 30s with low winds:
Image at top: Nome’s Front Street on Monday afternoon, March 11, with the Burled Arch and finish-line chute ready for the champion finisher, whomever it will be. Photo: David Dodman, KNOM.
← 77 Miles — and, Perhaps, Joar Leifseth Ulsom — Stand Between Pete Kaiser and Iditarod VictoryPete Kaiser Wins Iditarod 2019 →
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British man lists his girlfriend on eBay, prank backfires
Bids on the girlfriend, listed playfully as a "miniature collectible," reached nearly $100,000
Updated: 10:11 AM PDT Oct 11, 2018
Hannah Smothers
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As reported by CTVNews in Australia, Dale Leeks, a British man whose occupation is listed as "full-time legend" on Facebook, posted his girlfriend, Kelly Greaves, for auction on eBay after the two got into a playful argument. While Greaves — who Leeks has been dating for a year — was getting ready for a night out, Leeks reportedly logged onto the computer and posted her as a "miniature collectible" on eBay. He listed her simply and succinctly as "Girlfriend," and wrote that she made "constant whining noises," and has a few other lewd descriptors. CTVNews reports Leeks showed his girlfriend the post, who laughed it off before the two left for their outing.But then the notifications started rolling in — bids were coming in from all over the world. "The first few bids and messages on eBay were from friends who had seen I'd done it and gone and bid on her. But from there, it just majorly spiraled out of control. The bids started going mad. I was like, 'Wow, what have I done?'" Leeks said.Interested "buyers" asked Leeks questions as if they were interested in purchasing a car, and others Leeks said he "wouldn't repeat."When eBay finally removed the ad 24 hours after it was first posted, the highest bid had reached nearly $100,000. "They told me I couldn’t sell a human being," Leeks told CTVNews. Given the horrific reality of human trafficking, some are calling the joke in "poor taste."Greaves and Leeks were reportedly friends for a decade before they started dating, which Leeks offers up as evidence that Greaves knew what she was getting into when she started dating him."She couldn’t get into a relationship with me like this if she couldn’t take a joke," he told CTVNews. "This is a just a normal day living with me, really, I do stuff like this all the time.""Kelly turned around and said to me, 'So what price would you actually have sold me for? Would you have been upset if someone actually bought me?' I said I would have been upset but I would have been crying in either a Lamborghini or a Ferrari, which makes it a whole lot better," Leeks said.
As reported by CTVNews in Australia, Dale Leeks, a British man whose occupation is listed as "full-time legend" on Facebook, posted his girlfriend, Kelly Greaves, for auction on eBay after the two got into a playful argument.
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While Greaves — who Leeks has been dating for a year — was getting ready for a night out, Leeks reportedly logged onto the computer and posted her as a "miniature collectible" on eBay. He listed her simply and succinctly as "Girlfriend," and wrote that she made "constant whining noises," and has a few other lewd descriptors.
CTVNews reports Leeks showed his girlfriend the post, who laughed it off before the two left for their outing.
But then the notifications started rolling in — bids were coming in from all over the world.
"The first few bids and messages on eBay were from friends who had seen I'd done it and gone and bid on her. But from there, it just majorly spiraled out of control. The bids started going mad. I was like, 'Wow, what have I done?'" Leeks said.
Interested "buyers" asked Leeks questions as if they were interested in purchasing a car, and others Leeks said he "wouldn't repeat."
When eBay finally removed the ad 24 hours after it was first posted, the highest bid had reached nearly $100,000.
"They told me I couldn’t sell a human being," Leeks told CTVNews.
Given the horrific reality of human trafficking, some are calling the joke in "poor taste."
Greaves and Leeks were reportedly friends for a decade before they started dating, which Leeks offers up as evidence that Greaves knew what she was getting into when she started dating him.
"She couldn’t get into a relationship with me like this if she couldn’t take a joke," he told CTVNews. "This is a just a normal day living with me, really, I do stuff like this all the time."
"Kelly turned around and said to me, 'So what price would you actually have sold me for? Would you have been upset if someone actually bought me?' I said I would have been upset but I would have been crying in either a Lamborghini or a Ferrari, which makes it a whole lot better," Leeks said.
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This page features all the games played by the Bulls in the 1979-80 NBA Season and Playoffs.
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All the scores of the games played by the Bulls in the NBA 1979-80 Regular Season and the 1980 Playoffs, with teams, results, winning and losing streaks, partial and final records and evolution of the playoff series.
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Chicago Bulls 1979-1980 Game Schedule and Results
NBA Regular Season
1 Oct 13, 1979 Bulls @ Golden State Warriors W 102 - 96 OT won 1 1 - 0
2 Oct 14, 1979 Bulls @ Phoenix Suns L 102 - 112 lost 1 1 - 1
3 Oct 16, 1979 Bulls @ Los Angeles Lakers L 96 - 105 lost 2 1 - 2
4 Oct 18, 1979 Bulls @ San Diego Clippers L 107 - 111 lost 3 1 - 3
5 Oct 20, 1979 Bulls vs. Phoenix Suns W 116 - 104 won 1 2 - 3
6 Oct 21, 1979 Bulls @ Milwaukee Bucks L 111 - 113 lost 1 2 - 4
7 Oct 23, 1979 Bulls vs. New Jersey Nets W 108 - 103 won 1 3 - 4
8 Oct 25, 1979 Bulls @ Utah Jazz L 105 - 113 lost 1 3 - 5
9 Oct 26, 1979 Bulls @ Portland Trail Blazers L 93 - 95 lost 2 3 - 6
10 Oct 28, 1979 Bulls @ Seattle Supersonics L 97 - 108 lost 3 3 - 7
11 Oct 30, 1979 Bulls vs. Los Angeles Lakers L 105 - 111 lost 4 3 - 8
12 Nov 2, 1979 Bulls @ Denver Nuggets L 99 - 113 lost 5 3 - 9
13 Nov 3, 1979 Bulls vs. Milwaukee Bucks L 134 - 136 OT lost 6 3 - 10
14 Nov 6, 1979 Bulls vs. Seattle Supersonics L 97 - 114 lost 7 3 - 11
15 Nov 9, 1979 Bulls vs. San Diego Clippers W 107 - 92 won 1 4 - 11
16 Nov 10, 1979 Bulls vs. Portland Trail Blazers L 90 - 94 lost 1 4 - 12
17 Nov 13, 1979 Bulls vs. Houston Rockets L 127 - 128 lost 2 4 - 13
18 Nov 14, 1979 Bulls @ Washington Bullets L 105 - 118 lost 3 4 - 14
19 Nov 16, 1979 Bulls @ Kansas City Kings L 97 - 103 lost 4 4 - 15
20 Nov 17, 1979 Bulls vs. Philadelphia 76ers W 106 - 103 OT won 1 5 - 15
21 Nov 20, 1979 Bulls vs. Denver Nuggets L 91 - 124 lost 1 5 - 16
22 Nov 23, 1979 Bulls vs. Atlanta Hawks W 103 - 98 won 1 6 - 16
23 Nov 24, 1979 Bulls vs. Golden State Warriors L 101 - 106 lost 1 6 - 17
24 Nov 27, 1979 Bulls @ San Diego Clippers L 103 - 128 lost 2 6 - 18
25 Nov 30, 1979 Bulls @ Los Angeles Lakers W 107 - 100 won 1 7 - 18
26 Dec 1, 1979 Bulls @ Phoenix Suns L 86 - 99 lost 1 7 - 19
27 Dec 5, 1979 Bulls @ Golden State Warriors L 90 - 97 lost 2 7 - 20
28 Dec 7, 1979 Bulls @ Portland Trail Blazers W 95 - 93 won 1 8 - 20
29 Dec 9, 1979 Bulls @ Seattle Supersonics W 121 - 112 won 2 9 - 20
30 Dec 11, 1979 Bulls vs. Portland Trail Blazers W 104 - 93 won 3 10 - 20
31 Dec 15, 1979 Bulls vs. Washington Bullets L 113 - 115 OT lost 1 10 - 21
32 Dec 18, 1979 Bulls vs. Los Angeles Lakers L 118 - 129 lost 2 10 - 22
33 Dec 19, 1979 Bulls @ Houston Rockets W 108 - 102 won 1 11 - 22
34 Dec 21, 1979 Bulls vs. Phoenix Suns L 117 - 127 lost 1 11 - 23
35 Dec 22, 1979 Bulls vs. Cleveland Cavaliers W 126 - 117 won 1 12 - 23
36 Dec 26, 1979 Bulls @ Milwaukee Bucks L 101 - 110 lost 1 12 - 24
37 Dec 28, 1979 Bulls vs. New York Knicks L 102 - 120 lost 2 12 - 25
38 Jan 4, 1980 Bulls vs. San Diego Clippers W 121 - 118 won 1 13 - 25
39 Jan 5, 1980 Bulls @ New York Knicks L 117 - 124 lost 1 13 - 26
40 Jan 8, 1980 Bulls vs. Milwaukee Bucks W 110 - 102 won 1 14 - 26
41 Jan 10, 1980 Bulls @ Kansas City Kings L 83 - 104 lost 1 14 - 27
42 Jan 11, 1980 Bulls vs. Indiana Pacers L 105 - 110 lost 2 14 - 28
43 Jan 13, 1980 Bulls @ Detroit Pistons L 102 - 107 lost 3 14 - 29
44 Jan 15, 1980 Bulls vs. Kansas City Kings W 111 - 109 won 1 15 - 29
45 Jan 16, 1980 Bulls @ Boston Celtics L 104 - 114 lost 1 15 - 30
46 Jan 18, 1980 Bulls vs. Utah Jazz L 102 - 107 lost 2 15 - 31
47 Jan 19, 1980 Bulls vs. Denver Nuggets W 117 - 108 won 1 16 - 31
48 Jan 22, 1980 Bulls vs. Detroit Pistons W 145 - 131 won 2 17 - 31
49 Jan 25, 1980 Bulls vs. Kansas City Kings W 113 - 107 OT won 3 18 - 31
50 Jan 26, 1980 Bulls @ Atlanta Hawks L 104 - 109 lost 1 18 - 32
51 Jan 27, 1980 Bulls @ New Jersey Nets L 127 - 128 lost 2 18 - 33
52 Jan 29, 1980 Bulls vs. Boston Celtics L 99 - 103 lost 3 18 - 34
53 Jan 31, 1980 Bulls vs. Los Angeles Lakers L 97 - 107 lost 4 18 - 35
54 Feb 5, 1980 Bulls @ Utah Jazz L 106 - 116 lost 5 18 - 36
55 Feb 6, 1980 Bulls @ Denver Nuggets L 111 - 122 lost 6 18 - 37
56 Feb 8, 1980 Bulls vs. Phoenix Suns L 109 - 113 lost 7 18 - 38
57 Feb 10, 1980 Bulls @ Cleveland Cavaliers W 123 - 117 won 1 19 - 38
58 Feb 12, 1980 Bulls vs. Golden State Warriors W 100 - 94 won 2 20 - 38
59 Feb 13, 1980 Bulls @ Milwaukee Bucks L 101 - 111 lost 1 20 - 39
60 Feb 15, 1980 Bulls vs. San Antonio Spurs L 124 - 131 lost 2 20 - 40
61 Feb 16, 1980 Bulls @ Philadelphia 76ers L 92 - 100 lost 3 20 - 41
62 Feb 17, 1980 Bulls @ Indiana Pacers L 100 - 108 lost 4 20 - 42
63 Feb 19, 1980 Bulls vs. Seattle Supersonics W 115 - 106 won 1 21 - 42
64 Feb 20, 1980 Bulls @ San Antonio Spurs L 117 - 125 lost 1 21 - 43
65 Feb 24, 1980 Bulls vs. San Diego Clippers W 110 - 102 won 1 22 - 43
66 Feb 26, 1980 Bulls vs. Utah Jazz W 105 - 85 won 2 23 - 43
67 Feb 29, 1980 Bulls @ Seattle Supersonics L 101 - 108 lost 1 23 - 44
68 Mar 2, 1980 Bulls @ Portland Trail Blazers L 107 - 110 lost 2 23 - 45
69 Mar 5, 1980 Bulls @ Golden State Warriors W 106 - 105 won 1 24 - 45
70 Mar 7, 1980 Bulls @ Los Angeles Lakers L 99 - 101 lost 1 24 - 46
71 Mar 9, 1980 Bulls @ Phoenix Suns L 103 - 113 OT lost 2 24 - 47
72 Mar 11, 1980 Bulls vs. Kansas City Kings W 100 - 98 won 1 25 - 47
73 Mar 14, 1980 Bulls vs. Seattle Supersonics L 101 - 122 lost 1 25 - 48
74 Mar 15, 1980 Bulls vs. Portland Trail Blazers W 110 - 108 won 1 26 - 48
75 Mar 18, 1980 Bulls @ San Diego Clippers W 115 - 101 won 2 27 - 48
76 Mar 19, 1980 Bulls @ Utah Jazz L 100 - 103 lost 1 27 - 49
77 Mar 21, 1980 Bulls vs. Denver Nuggets L 128 - 134 3OT lost 2 27 - 50
78 Mar 23, 1980 Bulls vs. Golden State Warriors W 129 - 115 won 1 28 - 50
79 Mar 25, 1980 Bulls vs. Milwaukee Bucks L 111 - 122 lost 1 28 - 51
80 Mar 26, 1980 Bulls @ Denver Nuggets W 122 - 115 won 1 29 - 51
81 Mar 29, 1980 Bulls vs. Utah Jazz W 111 - 106 won 2 30 - 51
82 Mar 30, 1980 Bulls @ Kansas City Kings L 110 - 114 lost 1 30 - 52
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Home Other News France Macron signs into law controversial ‘anti-rioters’ bill
Macron signs into law controversial ‘anti-rioters’ bill
Many of the "yellow vest" protests in Paris and other French cities since November have degenerated into vandalism and clashes with police. (Photo: AFP/Alain JOCARD)
President Emmanuel Macron has signed into law legislation giving security forces greater powers at demonstrations that opponents claim violates civil liberties, the official journal said Thursday (Apr 11).
The bill, which was approved by lawmakers in February, aims to crack down on violence that has marred the gilets jaunes protest movement, which has rocked France since erupting in November.
Interior Minister Christophe Castaner on Thursday hailed the law as a “text which protects the French in the face of insecurity and violence”.
“It’s a text that protects our institutions and our liberties,” he wrote on Twitter.
But in a move indicative of the political trouble caused for Macron by the gilets jaunes movement, France’s Constitutional Council, its highest constitutional authority, refused this month to give its green light to one of the most contentious parts of the legislation.
It would have given the authorities the power to ban from demonstrations any individual “posing a particularly serious threat to public order”.
That article was accompanied by a file of named of people wanted by the police, which critics strongly denounced as violating citizens’ freedom of assembly as protected in the constitution.
But the council did approve two other key parts of the legislation, including giving the authorities the power to search bags and cars in and around demonstrations at the demand of a prosecutor.
It also approved making it a criminal offence to conceal the face at a demonstration, punishable by a year in prison and €15,000 in fines.
The minister in charge of relations with parliament, Marc Fesneau, had indicated Wednesday that the government was not planning to go back to parliament to adapt the legislation in further debates.
The gilets jaunes protests against social inequality have proved the biggest challenge to Macron since he came to power, taking much of the momentum out of his reformist agenda.
He has since sought to fight back, touring France in town hall-style meetings to listen to people’s grievances in a campaign analysts see as a qualified success.
Macron is expected to address the nation in the coming days with new measures aimed at assuaging the protesters’ anger, in particular over what Prime Minister Edouard Philippe on Monday called an “enormous exasperation” over taxes.
[The official journal is the gazette of record and the appearance of legislation in the publication means it has been enacted into law.]
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President Trump ramps up support for Juan Guaido to lead Venezuela
By Jay Jackson, Laos News
19 Feb 2019, 17:08 GMT+10
WASHINGTON DC - U.S. President Donald Trump has called on the Venezuelan military to abandon their president, and to throw their support behind self-declared president Juan Guaido.
Speaking in Miami at the Florida International University on Monday, the president said the U.S. was seeking a peaceful transition of power, but warned that "all options are open."
Addressing Venezuelan soldiers, he said: "You will find no safe harbor, no easy exit and no way out. You'll lose everything."
Meantime time U.S. humanitarian aid is banking up on the border at Colombia, and locations in Brazil and elswhere, blocked by the Maduro government from entering the country.
With many Venezuelan and Cuban immigrants in the audience where the president was speaking on Monday, Mr Trump ramped up his distate for both regimes.
"The ugly alliance between the two dictatorships is coming to a rapid end," he said, describing Maduro as "a Cuban puppet."
"There's no doubt that today's speech was part of his electoral campaign and he was speaking not to the Venezuelan people but to the voters in Florida. And that is disappointing," Dany Behar, an economist from Venezuela at the Brookings Institution, told VOA News.
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On the Town: Burbank Coordinating Council gears up to help local needy families
By David Laurell
Spirit of Giving honorees Steve and Mary Frintner, left, with Councilwoman Sharon Springer at last week's Burbank Coordinating Council luncheon. (David Laurell / Burbank Leader)
To kick off this month of gratitude and thankfulness, the Burbank Coordinating Council, or BCC, held its third annual Spirit of Giving luncheon at the First Presbyterian Church of Burbank this past week.
Janet Diel has been a member of the organization for nearly three decades and currently serves as the group’s president and co-chair of its Holiday Basket program.
She welcomed close to 200 supporters at this year’s fundraiser that recognized the 2018 Spirit of Giving honorees Steve and Mary Frintner and the Burbank Unified School District.
The luncheon was emceed by former Mayor Marsha Ramos, who lauded the efforts and generosity of the honorees as an outstanding example of the spirit of generosity that made America strong and continues to thrive in Burbank.
Brenda Burroughs, who serves on the BCC board, with Supt. Matt Hill who represented the Burbank Unified School District, were named 2018 Spirit of Giving honorees. (David Laurell / Burbank Leader)
“This year’s honorees, like those before them, are dedicated to improving the lives of children and families in our community,” Ramos said.
Burbank’s school district has partnered with the BCC’s Holiday Baskets program since the 1930s.
The program matches up needy families with individuals, families and organizations that provide them with food and gifts for their children.
Each year, the school district’s food services department handles applications for families in need of assistance.
Student services officials collect the applications, and school administrators provide the coordinating communications between the families and BCC.
The district also provides the use of McKinley Elementary School as a staging area on delivery day, along with a team of volunteer drivers who deliver the baskets.
Assemblywoman Laura Friedman left, was welcomed to last week's Spirt of Giving luncheon by BCC President Janet Diel. (David Laurell / Burbank Leader)
“Our sincere thanks go out to Supt. Matt Hill, Assistant Supt. Tom Kissinger, all the administrative staff, principals, teachers and school board members Armond Aghakhanian, Steve Frintner, Roberta Reynolds, Steve Ferguson and Charlene Tabet,” Ramos said.
As this year’s Spirit of Giving recipients, Steve Frintner, an account manager at the Walt Disney Co., and his wife, Mary, who provides hearing solutions to infants, children and families at the Burbank Audiology Center, have been longstanding supporters of BCC’s Holiday Basket program.
Steve Frintner has served on the Burbank schools facilities oversight committee and as president of the Burbank Council PTA, overseeing 16 PTAs.
He was elected to the Burbank Unified school board in 2016.
Since 1946, the organization has been making the holidays brighter for those with children, who, due to financial difficulties, may otherwise have no holiday meal or gifts.
Deanna Holloway, left, who serves as BCC's vice president, welcoming Mayor Emily Gabel-Luddy to last week's luncheon. (David Laurell / Burbank Leader)
Always embraced by a broad cross-section of the community, last week’s event was attended by numerous notables including state Assemblywoman Laura Friedman (D-Glendale), Mayor Emily Gabel-Luddy, council members Bob Frutos and Sharon Springer, and members of the event’s committee, Brenda Burroughs, Hank and Jason Diel, Fatima Khalefeh, Joan Graves, Deanna Holloway, Socorro Oseguera, Doris Palmer and Sandra Thompson.
As it does every year, the coordinating council is seeking volunteers to help assemble the baskets, which, according to Diel, will help more than 550 families this year.
If you are interested in getting involved, the organization is also looking for donations of gift certificates, food items, unwrapped toys and personally-requested items that are provided to those who adopt a specific family.
The BCC will then need of volunteers to help deliver baskets from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Dec. 16.
For more information, call (818) 216-9377 or visit burbankcoordinatingcouncil.org.
David Laurell may be reached by email at dlaurell@aol.com or (818) 563-1007.
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Tributes to former unionist mayor
Published: 07:48 Updated: 08:23 Thursday 04 January 2018
Tributes have been paid to a former mayor of Limavady and distinguished member of the Loyal Orders who has sadly passed away.
Father-of-four John ‘Jackie’ Dolan passed away peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital in Londonderry on Tuesday.
Mr Dolan, who served on the old Limavady council as an Ulster Unionist during the 1990s, will be laid to rest following a service at Christ Church in Limavady at 2pm tomorrow.
His former UUP colleague on the council, Jack Rankin, described Mr Dolan as a “gentleman”.
He added: “Jackie conducted himself very well and he was very honest. He was a long-serving member who did a lot for the town and was very well-respected.”
DUP councillor James McCorkell said: “Jackie was a great Orangeman and unionist who never thought twice about telling it as it truly was.”
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Top 15 team building activities
Great ideas for team building activities from cycling the Olympic velodrome to classic motor racing, ice-cream making, white water rafting and diffusing bombs.
Team building is back! Its back because it’s the event industry's equivalent of a cliché and clichés are clichés because clichés work (four times in one sentence, not bad!). It’s ironic but true - think about it. If something happens time and time again there's got to be a reason and, even though we spend our lives trying to reinvent things that don't need reinventing (we even tried to do that with a trade show once!), good old-fashioned team building is great just how it is. Corporations stage team building activities year after year because, frankly, they work. Well, when they’re done well they do...
Just over a decade ago I used to work at a major PR agency called Ketchum. The agency was huge but, far more impressively, it all stemmed from the legendary Lynne Franks PR, founded by an iconic and prolific lady called…erm…Lynne Franks. Even more impressive than that, her original agency is (allegedly) what the hit TV show ‘Absolutely Fabulous’ was based on. Fashion PR darling (or fash-warn as we all called it at the time). I therefore like to think that I’ve worked alongside some of the greatest PR people in the world (from the founders of market-leading Frank PR to David Beckham’s agent and all sorts of weird and wonderful people in between). In fact, my direct boss has recently moved to Sydney to set up Shine Communications out there so, all things considered, I’ve got some major catching up to do!
Anyway, whilst at Ketchum, I experienced my first ‘sophisticated’ teambuilding experience (I’d done all sorts of overly expensive and gratuitous sales-based ‘teambuilding’ previously at my former organisation which mainly involved excessive drinking and general debauchery in an effort to out-drink all those who had out-sold everyone else, all year). Ketchum was a massively creative place and, as you’ll see on my LinkedIn career history, I coined a phrase which I feel sums it up perfectly – a ‘stable of greatness’. This teambuilding activity was relatively simple yet perfect in it’s purpose and execution, engaging all of us in such a way that it’s stuck with me for over twelve years, despite having seemingly done everything the events industry can conjure up (or throw at me) almost relentlessly ever since. This particular activity was film making. We were split into several groups and were shipped off to Pinewood Studios where we were shown a scene from the latest Bond movie (which, I fear, starred Piers Brosnan being that long ago!).
Incidentally, my favourite Bond was Roger Moore and I have an almost Partridge-esque fascination with him. I even have a framed and signed picture of him on set in my downstairs loo, taking pride of place alongside Kiefer Sutherland in 24 mode. And, for the record (even though it’s totally gratuitous – although, there is another Bond reprise later on) the best line ever uttered by James Bond is in Moonraker, when he and the impeccably named ‘Dr.Goodhead’ slide down a cable-car wire, dropping 50 feet to safety avoiding almost certain death (in a similar stunt, both of Robin Van Persie’s legs would have snapped off for sure). After a severe tumble, Dr.Goodhead asks Bond “James, have you broken anything?” to which Roger Moore calmly replies “Only my tailor’s heart”, as he brushes himself down. Genius. I am forever indebted to his greatness (on and off screen – I met his son Geoffrey once too because he owned a cool bar/restaurant just off Bond St (appropriately called Hush).
Anyway, I digress (again). We were given a ‘budget’ and a selection of props we could ‘buy’. This leveled the field as we had to ‘produce’ our short movie on a shoestring, ‘buying’ costumes, scenery, even camera effects. One of us was a producer and all of us ‘acted’. I seem to remember I was a Russian spy (baddie) and got terribly carried away with the accent. The best thing about the day (apart from the fact that we won!) was the dinner/awards ceremony in the evening at which all five films were shown on the big screen and the winners were presented with ‘Oscars’ for their efforts – cue long, comedy acceptance speeches! It was utterly
brilliant and got us all thinking as well as working as a team – just what successful PR is all about. Ironically, this inspired me to launch a young film-maker’s award in partnership with our client, Wrangler Jeans and Odeon cinemas. I even got it on the front cover of Heat Magazine (twice!) and then nearly f**cked it all up by booking the Odeon Leicester Square for the winner’s ‘Premiere’. The date clashed with the Premiere of Mission Impossible 2 and, as it turned out, I had actually booked the crappy little cinema round the corner unwittingly – who knew there were two Odeons in Leicester Sq? Not me, apparently. Still, the crowds (and a little chap called Tom) made for a great red carpet buzz and it looked great on the video. Of course, I claimed it was a tactical move and got away with it.
There are many reasons that team building is a good thing to do from a corporate perspective.
1) It's a great way to engage your team in a positive, creative and preferably unique way.
2) It has been proven to increase productivity.
3) (Here’s the science bit) it's tax deductible because its corporate training.
Anyone who adopts an instant air of cynicism and presumes that events and, in particular team building events are akin to a 'jolly' are (hopefully) absolutely right! Why shouldn't productive and legitimate things be fun? Training can (and always should) be fun or you'll lose your audience. It's all about engagement, legacy and subsequent productivity.
People won't accept mediocrity any more (it doesn't look good on Facebook) so the more exertion (body and mind), the better. People should be pushed because it helps them to perform.
But what's out there? What ticks all the classic cliché boxes whilst offering that extra dimension? What will get your target audience buzzing rather than huffing?
Here are 10 of our (current) favourite team building experiences:
1. Silverstone - racing Ferraris
It’s never going to be a good idea to let me loose in a Ferrari 430. Ever. And this was no exception. After a couple of laps I got cocky and spun off the track whilst attempting to overtake a Nissan GT (which is much faster than a Ferrari I hasten to add – I know this because when I got in one I was lapping Ferraris like…something that laps things very fast.) When we came to a halt in the gravel, just short of the Silverstone fence, the instructor turned to me, took a deep breath and said “Right, just give me a couple of seconds for me to pick my heart back up off the floor and you can ease gently back on to the track”.
Seriously, these guys are nuts. Who would put themselves in that position, sitting alongside novice drivers who watch far too much Top Gear and almost certainly had a poster of a Lambourghini Countach on their bedroom wall, harbouring decades of angst they’re just bursting to unleash on the track. Well, Silverstone’s expert professional drivers do, that’s who. And it’s utterly brilliant.
Statistically, it’s 100% safe too because the instruction and the crash-course training (I agree I could have used a better analogy there) is impeccable and there’s really nothing to hit, except the wall and maybe a few other people, but that’s all carefully taken into account. Plus, the instructors retain an element of control via their dual pedals and shouty voices!
In summary, the Silverstone experience is awesome. The venue is as dramatic as it is iconic especially with their new ‘Wing’ enclosure and venue – also great for conferences, the training is excellent, inspiring and fascinating and the opportunity to drive Ferraris flat out is almost inconceivable. Again, there’s an enormous sense of achievement involved and the awards ceremony at the end of the day leaves everyone desperate to win something. Somehow, I did win that day and I have a lovely glass Silverstone Trophy in my office to prove it. A year on and it still comes out at every opportunity!
2. Bobsleigh racing in Austria
I was at a wedding this weekend and got speaking to the CEO of a major marketing company who is not easily thrilled. He has an R8, an Aston Martin and, now, a white Maserati (with a 'loud' button, presumably for cruising through town) because that's how he rolls (fast!). Anyway, he told me about a niche and completely unique team-building event he's just experienced in Igls, Innsbruck, Austria, the resort which hosted the Winter Olympics in 1964, 1976 and the first youth Olympics in 2012. Now, in his language, if something's worth doing, it's probably worth 'over' doing because if you're giving your clients an experience, you might as well give your clients an immersive experience that they'll never (EVER) forget.
I'm a great advocate of events being a hugely powerful means of getting under the skin of your target audience and injecting a little bit of the soul of your brand into them via experiential marketing and so the more adrenalin-fueled and original the activity, the better the legacy. And the rush.
With those three thoughts in mind, a team bobsleigh experience has to be the fastest (and coolest) act in town. Combining a five star hotel, all the kit, trained by Britain's winter Olympians, time trials (basically a race) and the most exhilarating, once-in-a-lifetime, utterly unforgettable 85 mph experience imaginable, Subzero Bob is the most exciting new concept in corporate team-building and it's hurtling towards you this year!
Plus, Ant and Dec did the experience a few years ago as part of the Saturday Night Takeaway which inspired the team to carry this on, so it's got to be cool! More details on this one to follow because it's gonna fly..
3. Build a Brand with Team Tactics
The ultimate concoction of creativity, infused with a dash of Dragon’s Den as well as a sprinkle of (Alan) Sugar, this ‘build a brand’ teambuilding initiative is a sweet experience, quite literally. Delegates are separated into teams and are tasked with creating their own brand of ice-cream. And then they have to sell it. This is a highly relevant, highly competitive (if you want it to be!) and unique initiative, which incorporates a great big dollop of front-line marketing activity.
What’s more, Gelato is like an Italian low-fat version of ice cream, so everyone’s a winner – even if you’re on a diet! It really does incorporate the whole spectrum too – from creation to completion. Ingredients, design, packaging, advertising, identifying your target market, even price point - it’s all there for the taking. Corporate training as it should be. Fun and creamy!
4. Gilwell Park – the home of the Scouts
If you’re looking for good, old fashioned tried and tested team-building of the excellent variety there are two ways to achieve it. The first is to be a wealthy young eight year old, attend Ludgrove School (the finest prep school in the country as attended by Princes Wills and Harry) and be personally trained by Old Etonian Bear Grylls who’s a dad there.
If that’s not an option then the only viable alternative is the wonderful Gilwell Park. And that’s because it’s the home of the Scouts movement and where it all began. Basically it’s where Bear learnt his trade. They offer over 30 exhilarating activities available from Archery, Aerial Trek, Climbing and Bouldering walls as well as Jacob’s Ladder for the ultimate team building experience.
What’s more, the Gilwell Challenge allows you to have formal meeting time with your team too, fusing fun, adventure and challenging activities with your corporate off-site meetings. You can even stay over if you want to stage a more elaborate two-day experience…
5. Cavendish Hospitality at the Olympic VeloPark
In another ‘OMG - I never knew that you could do that!” sensation, corporate groups can now take advantage of exclusive use of the Olympic Velodrome, BMX, Mountain Bike or Road Circuits. The Velodrome was the undisputed beating heart of the infectious Olympic spirit which surged through the nation, slapping us in the face and getting us all (willingly) on our bikes! It’s now available, enabling us all to don our Team GB lycra (they provide that) and to jump on fast bikes with no brakes!
Cavendish Hospitality can offer full access to this astonishing team-building day (or half-day) on certain days throughout 2014. You’ll learn to ride the world’s most
aerodynamic bikes, guided by former Olympic coaches and, before you know it, you’ll be racing up the high banks of the Velodrome with your name (and lap times) in lights on the big screen above. In addition to the London Olympic Velodrome, the 9km Mountain Bike trail, the Olympic BMX track and the 1.6km floodlit Road circuit are all available on an exclusive basis to organisations wishing to do something spectacular and memorable this year.
6. Palmersports – Formula One Racing
There’s motorsport and then there’s motorsport. This is probably the most talked-about driving-based team building activity of all time! Situated at the incredible Bedford Autodrome, Palmersport is the great grand daddy of all high-octane experiences, with a ‘fleet’ that couldn’t be more different to your corporate fleet of 3 Series BMWs. And they do everything.
From GTS carts to Caterhams and Ariel Atoms, graduating to the awesomely mean looking Le Mans 24 style Palmer Jaguar JP-LM and the awe-inspiring, super-sexy (and impossibly loud!) Formula Jaguar. I can’t tell you how many companies mention Palmersport when talking about driving days and one look at their website demonstrates why – they’re definitely the Versace of the racing world…
7. Mercedes Benz World
Talking about high-end brands in the racing world, Mercedes Benz World in Surrey simply can’t be left out. Based on the site of the world’s first purpose-build race circuit (1907), this driving experience blends ingenuity with perfection and it’s unique situation adds a dash of heritage to the potent cocktail of (increasingly low) exhaust fuelled exhilaration. With state-of-the-art facilities and specially designed tracks, the low-friction surfaces at Mercedes-Benz World guarantee you will enjoy a day of high-energy driving. Activities include the Wet Skid Circle, Handling Circuits, the Wet Straight, and if the track doesn’t do it for you, they have a 10-acre Off-Road Terrain too, so whatever the surface and whatever you’re driving, you’ll have awesome power, superlative handling and advanced technology at your fingertips. And it’s quality assured. Because you’re in a brand new Mercedes Benz. Every time.
8. Shooting at West Wycombe Park
There are so many reasons why shooting is a fantastic, safe, exciting and breathtaking team-building opportunity and you may not have thought of any of them. Yet. It’s all about ‘smashing plastic’ and offers ‘everything but the feathers’ which is perfect for corporate team-building. Providing shooting lessons and experiences for novices through to experienced shooters, E.J.Churchill is an award winning clay pigeon shooting ground with over 100 clay pigeon shooting stands and 6 clay shooting disciplines, including high towers, skeet, multisport, down the line layouts and purpose built grouse butts, there is something for everyone who wants to give clay shooting a try.
9. The Marlborough Assignment at Blenheim Palace
Set within the stunning grounds of Blenheim Palace, delegates on this super high-brow team-building day will be taught all the necessary skills to turn them into “00” agents. But this is no Bond wannabe experience – it’s the real deal. The activities on offer are a variety of authentic spy training challenges ranging from code breaking and defeating laser alarm systems to sniper shooting and observation tasks. And from there, it just gets better and better. Bond girls (optional!) are on hand to help guide the delegates through their training and Marlborough agents will be on hand throughout to administer military grade training. The winning team could even be given Omega watches – now there’s a thought! Especially if it was tax deductible..! (that part probably isn’t!).
10. Global Games Sports – Urban Beaches & Summer Sports
Anything sports related is fun. That’s why sport is the answer to everything in the world. And I mean that. It involves teamwork (even tennis – there’s an entourage behind Andy Murray you know!), a bit of skill (optional) and a massive sense of achievement because it generally involves doing something more exerting than sitting at your desk. Add inflatable stuff and it only gets better! Global Games Sports can provide it all. From their hugely popular ‘urban beaches’ for corporate volley-ball and BBQs (perfect in a Brazil World Cup year) to ‘experiential domes’ (full of interactive sports stuff), sports simulators penalty kicks (including Rugby and football) and even temporary tennis courts (amongst lots of other things). It’s all about ‘Team Cohesion’ – team building through sports.
11. The Lee Valley White Water Centre
And finally, in at number eleven, hot on the heels of the rest of the Olympic Park, the Lee Valley White Water Centre will soon also be available to corporate groups via Londonlaunch.com! It’s like the Grand Canyon Rapids Ride at Alton Towers with a chance of falling out of the boat! Much more fun! Billed as the ultimate adrenaline adventure, this highly exhilarating experience combines skill, teamwork, huge fun and a face full of water – enough to revitalize even the most hardened corporate devotee!
So there you have it – from classic motor racing to building brands, white water rafting and bicycle racing to cracking safes and diffusing bombs, teambuilding has just got serious (and massively sophisticated). It’s BIG and it’s BACK so get out on the TRACK!
Will Broome CEO
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Top choice viewpoint in Chamonix
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The great rocky fang of the Aiguille du Midi (3842m), rising from the Mont Blanc massif, is one of Chamonix’ most distinctive features. The 360-degree views of the French, Swiss and Italian Alps from the summit are (quite literally) breathtaking. Year-round, you can float via cable car from Chamonix to the Aiguille du Midi on the vertiginous Téléphérique de l’Aiguille du Midi. Dress warmly: even in summer, temperatures at the top rarely rise above -10°C (in winter prepare for -25°C).
Aiguille du Midi Paragliding and Cable Car Tour from Geneva
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Up top, you can take in the view in literally every direction (including straight down, thanks to the glass-floored Step into the Void). Halfway up, Plan de l’Aiguille (2317m) is a terrific place to start hikes or to paraglide.
From the Aiguille du Midi, between late May and September, you can continue for a further 50 minutes of mind-blowing scenery – think glaciers and spurs, seracs and shimmering ice fields – in the smaller bubbles of the Télécabine Panoramique Mont Blanc to Pointe Helbronner (3466m) on the France–Italy border. The SkyWay Monte Bianco cable car can then take you a further 4km to the Val d'Aosta ski resort of Courmayeur, on the Italian side of Monte Bianco.
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Phenomenology - An Introduction (Paperback)
Stephan Kaufer, Anthony Chemero
This comprehensive new book introduces the core history of phenomenology and assesses its relevance to contemporary psychology, philosophy of mind, and cognitive science. From critiques of artificial intelligence research programs to ongoing work on embodiment and enactivism, the authors trace how phenomenology has produced a valuable framework for analyzing cognition and perception, whose impact on contemporary psychological and scientific research, and philosophical debates continues to grow. The first part of An Introduction to Phenomenology is an extended overview of the history and development of phenomenology, looking at its key thinkers, focusing particularly on Husserl, Heidegger and Merleau-Ponty, as well as its cultural and intellectual precursors. In the second half Chemero and Kaufer turn their attention to the contemporary interpretations and uses of phenomenology in cognitive science, showing that phenomenology is a living source of inspiration in contemporary interdisciplinary studies of the mind. Kaufer and Chemero have written a clear, jargon-free account of phenomenology, providing abundant examples and anecdotes to illustrate and to entertain. This book is an ideal introduction to phenomenology and cognitive science for the uninitiated, as well as for philosophy and psychology students keen to deepen their knowledge.
Phenomenology - An Introduction (Hardcover)
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Radical Embodied Cognitive Science (Paperback)
Anthony Chemero
A proposal for a new way to do cognitive science argues that cognition should be described in terms of agent-environment dynamics rather than computation and representation. While philosophers of mind have been arguing over the status of mental representations in cognitive science, cognitive scientists have been quietly engaged in studying perception, action, and cognition without explaining them in terms of mental representation. In this book, Anthony Chemero describes this nonrepresentational approach (which he terms radical embodied cognitive science), puts it in historical and conceptual context, and applies it to traditional problems in the philosophy of mind. Radical embodied cognitive science is a direct descendant of the American naturalist psychology of William James and John Dewey, and follows them in viewing perception and cognition to be understandable only in terms of action in the environment. Chemero argues that cognition should be described in terms of agent-environment dynamics rather than in terms of computation and representation. After outlining this orientation to cognition, Chemero proposes a methodology: dynamical systems theory, which would explain things dynamically and without reference to representation. He also advances a background theory: Gibsonian ecological psychology, "shored up" and clarified. Chemero then looks at some traditional philosophical problems (reductionism, epistemological skepticism, metaphysical realism, consciousness) through the lens of radical embodied cognitive science and concludes that the comparative ease with which it resolves these problems, combined with its empirical promise, makes this approach to cognitive science a rewarding one. "Jerry Fodor is my favorite philosopher," Chemero writes in his preface, adding, "I think that Jerry Fodor is wrong about nearly everything." With this book, Chemero explains nonrepresentational, dynamical, ecological cognitive science as clearly and as rigorously as Jerry Fodor explained computational cognitive science in his classic work The Language of Thought.
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Special offer: Wolverhampton Trams & Trolleybus Days in Wolverhampton together for just £47
By Eric T Challoner 2017
Published jointly with Trolleybooks, the Joint Publications Panel of the British Trolleybus Society and the National Trolleybus Association, Trolleybus Days in Wolverhampton traces the history of trolleybus operation in Wolverhampton from its early beginnings in 1923, through the development of the 1930s and on into the war-torn days of 1939 to 1945. The golden years from 1950 to 1960 have also been documented, as has the fight by the people of Wolverhampton to retain the system, culminating in its sad and final demise on 5 March 1967. Trolleybuses represented an important part of the history of transport development in the British Isles and all events are fully covered and written in a detailed but not dry style that can be enjoyed for pleasure and research alike.
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Do Chip Credit, Debit Cards Help Prevent Fraud?
Written by Jennifer van der Kleut for Symantec
The switch to chip credit and debit cards is underway.
When we walk into some big stores, we hear an increasingly familiar buzzer sound going off all around us, signaling customers with chip credit and debit cards that it's time to pull their cards out of the machines.
Yet, we then head into our neighborhood grocery store or dry cleaners and see tape over the insertion slot for chip cards, reminding us to swipe our cards, because the store has not yet implemented the new chip-reading technology.
What's going on? It's a puzzle that still surprises many financial experts.
It's been more than a year since major credit card companies Visa and MasterCard announced a new policy that shifts responsibility for fraudulent purchases made with stolen credit cards into the hands of the retailers where the purchases were made — that is, unless the store switched over to chip readers by the Oct. 1, 2015 deadline.
Banks have already sent customers all over the country replacement credit and debit cards that contain the new embedded chip technology. But experts are left asking, what good are they if the stores still aren't equipped to accept them?
Are chip credit, debit cards really more secure than swipe cards?
Chip cards utilize what is called EMV technology, or Europay/Mastercard/Visa technology, named after the three companies that set the new chip card standards. Every time the chip inside the card is activated during a transaction, it creates a new, unique transaction code to confirm the purchase and convey the cardholder's information to the store.
Swipe credit and debit cards use the same transaction code to confirm a purchase and relay cardholder information every time they are used. Therefore, it is much easier for criminals to skim that code and use it to make fraudulent purchases, experts say.
Experts say the integrated circuits in the chips are nearly impossible to duplicate.
Sounds good—but not all experts are convinced. Representatives from the FBI said chip card technology is not as perfect as it sounds.
“The new EMV chip cards were designed to help curtail credit card fraud; however, there are still vulnerabilities with these cards," a representative from the FBI's Criminal Investigative Division Financial Crime Section told The Washington Times.
What's taking so long for businesses to start accepting chip cards?
It’s a two-step process for a business to start accepting chip cards.
First, businesses have to install new card readers that allow customers to insert their card into a slot for the chip to be read. This can be expensive.
Second, once they have the new machines installed, they have to wait for officials from the credit card industry to come and certify the machines before they can begin being used.
Many companies complain that they have been waiting months for an official to certify their machines.
A security expert with the National Retail Federation, told U.S. News & World Report, “The banks made a huge deal about setting a [Oct. 1] deadline, and then dropped the ball. All the card readers you see [in stores] are evidence that retailers have done their part."
Are chip card transactions really longer and more frustrating?
Whereas a customer can usually swipe their magnetic credit card in the reader, and within a second or two see that their transaction is processing, it takes a little longer with chip readers.
First of all, there can be confusion over when you are supposed to insert your card. If you insert it too soon, you have to remove it, and sometimes the transaction has to start all over again.
Once you do insert your chip card into the slot at the appropriate time, it takes longer for the system to read the chip and approve the transaction. Compared to around five seconds for swiped cards, it can take about 20 seconds for a chip card to process.
Editor’s note: This content was lightly edited and updated on Feb. 2, 2018.
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How many black and white TV licences are still being used in your area?
Watching in black and white
Published: 11:21 Updated: 11:40 Thursday 08 November 2018
New figures have been released for the number of black and white licences in Northern Ireland
The figures released today by TV Licensing show that after more than 50 years of colour transmissions, over 7000 black and white TV Licences are still in force across the UK, although numbers are steadily declining.
And it can be revealed that 566 households in Northern Ireland are still watching television via black and white TV sets, rather than enjoying modern classics like The Bodyguard, McMafia and Killing Eve, in full colour.
Despite an increase in the use of smart televisions, as well as tablets and smart-phones to access TV content, a surprising number of households in Northern Ireland are spurning 21st Century technology in favour of nostalgic monochrome TV sets.
According to this year’s figures, Co Antrim leads the way with 165 black and white licences, followed by Co Tyrone with 157 monochrome licences.
Meanwhile according to the report there are 43 in Co Armagh, 90 in Co Down, 32 in Co Fermanagh and 79 in Co Londonderry.
The number of black and white licences issued each year has, however, steadily been declining. In 2000 there were 212,000 black and white TV Licences in force, but by 2003 that number had shrunk to 93,000. By 2015, the number had dipped below 10,000.
Karen Grimason, spokesperson for TV Licensing, said: “Over half of the UK’s TVs now connect to the internet, so it’s interesting that more than 7,000 households still choose to watch their favourite shows on a black and white telly.”
“Whether you watch EastEnders, Strictly or Question Time in black and white on a 50-year-old TV set or in colour on a tablet, you need to be covered by a TV Licence to watch or record programmes as they are broadcast. You also need to be covered by a TV Licence to download or watch BBC programmes on iPlayer, on any device.”
Brian Bailie from On The Square Emporium in Belfast, a vintage and antiques treasure trove, said;
“We stock a vast array of vintage and antique items in our Belfast store including black and white TVs. It does come as a surprise to me that people still use these TVs in today’s digital age but retro items have made a big comeback and make great conversation starters.
“There is a sense of nostalgia with vintage items and I remember the TV from my childhood fondly. It had doors on it and broke down on regular occasions but it was a great source of entertainment.
“Back then, the TV schedule didn’t start until 11am, there was news at 1pm and then it went off-air until 3.30pm when kids programmes such as Blue Peter and The Magic Roundabout were on, so the TV offering really has come a very long way since then.
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“I can’t say I personally miss my black and white TV but occasionally I'll remove all the colour from my HD flat-screen because in monotone you can focus on the characters without being distracted by everything else on screen.”
A licence is needed to watch or record live TV, on any device including a laptop, tablet or mobile phone. You need to be covered by a TV Licence to watch or record live TV programmes on any channel or device, and to download or watch BBC programmes on iPlayer. Find when one is needed at www.tvlicensing.co.uk/info
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Spotlight: Crazy Double Premiere New Summer Party Anthem “Pipa”
With influences ranging from hip-hop, trap, and electro, this duo is bringing something totally new to the Latin-infused dance scene that is dominating right now.
Electronic-Raggaeton duo Crazy Double premiere much-anticipated debut track “Pipa”. This release encompasses just about every ingredient necessary to get you foolishly dancing the night away at all of your favorite summer festivities. “Pipa” is a track designed for escapism, a vessel to get you, if only just for a moment, off your Twitter feed and out of the chaos that surrounds us today. The track’s lustful undertones, penetrative beat, and anthemic vocals are sure to entice even the most adamant of wallflowers to get a little, well, crazy on the dancefloor.
With influences ranging from hip-hop, trap, and electro, this duo is bringing something totally new to the Latin-infused dance scene that is dominating right now. Both halves, Olisa and Vitaly, bring with them vastly different music knowledge and experience causing their fusion to create a pleasantly unexpected and dynamic sound. Individually, they have already amassed impressive followings on their own for very different reasons. While Vitaly may be a household name in the UK for his hilarity on Britain’s Got Talent, he is actually an academic of music who is an internationally renowned classical accordionist. Olisa, on the other hand is a songwriter/producer/rapper/composer who’s rendition of Micheal Jackson’s “Beat of Our Heart” actually made it on MJ’s official tribute album alongside Judy Wilson and Tony Hill.
This dynamic duo that is Crazy Double will give us a soundtrack of fun this summer, where “Pipa” is only the beginning. Let us escape together and make this summer crazy for all the right reasons.
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Children with special educational needs in Bury are still not receiving good enough support
Two years after a damning report into services provided by Bury Council, the government could potentially intervene
Neal Keeling
Bury Town Hall
Children with special educational needs in Bury are still not receiving good enough service , two years after a damning report, say inspectors.
Now, potentially, the government could intervene.
In 2017 an independent report said families of such children had been 'let down' by Bury Council, adding there was a 'worrying degree of complacency' in special educational needs and disabilities services.
The Ofsted and Care Quality Commission (CQC) investigation laid bare ‘significant areas of weakness’ and inspectors said services were ‘two years behind’ where they should be.
“It is only with the arrival of a number of newly-appointed leaders that there is less delusion about the reality of the situation,” the report added.
Now a new report by the CQC and Ofsted into the service, jointly provided by the council and the Clinical Commissioning Group, says it still requires improvement in three areas despite improvement in five other areas.
Inspectors visited in May and have concluded that insufficient progress to improve some serious weaknesses identified at the initial inspection.
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An "entrenched culture that viewed the 'Bury way' as the right and only way of doing things" proved to be a substantial obstacle to enabling reforms to be implemented.
The new report says; "It would be naive for leaders to think that they have the full confidence and trust of parents. While parents - and children and young people - told inspectors that leaders now listen, they do not always trust them to act."
The initial report found that health practitioners were unaware of children's education, health, and care plans, and insufficient progress has been made to tackle this issue.
Damning report reveals 'worrying complacency' over services for children with special educational needs
It also found that joint commissioning arrangements remain defective.
Sharing of information between health bodies and different services and agencies was initially discovered to be poor, and has not improved enough.
The report says there remains diverse information-sharing methods, including paper and electronic records.
The implementation of an electronic system is under way, but is only to be found in isolation.
"Parents told inspectors of delays in information being shared, incorrect information being included in EHC (care) plans, and some being mislaid. It remains the case that children, young people and their families must routinely repeat their story."
A letter to Karen Dolton, Director of Children's Services at Bury Council, from Inspector Jonathan Jones, says: "As leaders of the local area have not made sufficient progress against all the weaknesses identified in the written statement, it is for the DfE and NHS England to decide the next steps.
"This may include the Secretary of State using his powers of intervention. Ofsted and CQC will not carry out any further revisits unless directed to do so by the Secretary of State."
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But it says there has been improvement in five areas including strategic leadership.
Geoff Little, chief executive of Bury council and accountable officer of NHS Bury Clinical Commissioning Group, said: "We welcome the re-visit of Bury's SEND services and appreciate the findings of the inspectors.
"It is reassuring that Bury has made significant progress to improve in the majority of areas identified as a weakness back in 2017, but we recognise that there is more to do on these remaining issues which the inspectors have highlighted.
Geoff Little, chief executive of Bury council.
"I want to reassure local people that it is our priority to address the three remaining areas at speed. We have already made changes since the re-visit."
Dr Jeffrey Schryer, chair of NHS Bury CCG, said: "We recognise the importance of partnership working to deliver the changes; this includes health, care, education, and also local families.
"Key to this is the coming together of the commissioning functions of Bury council and the CCG to create the right environment to plan better car and make decisions together. This new way of working is vital if we are to improve services and meet the needs of children. We have the right systems in place to accelerate the pace at which these changes can be implemented."
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Selfie with victim helps Monterey County police…
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Selfie with victim helps Monterey County police make robbery arrest
Almanza-Martinez
By Monterey Herald Staff and DENNIS TAYLOR | Monterey Herald
PUBLISHED: January 4, 2016 at 4:58 am | UPDATED: August 11, 2016 at 11:44 pm
PACIFIC GROVE – Maybe it was vanity. Maybe it was a taunt. Or maybe he was just trying to make life easier for the Pacific Grove Police Department.
Whatever the case, police said, 18-year-old Victor Almanza-Martinez of Castroville was in Monterey County Jail on Thursday on charges of robbery and kidnapping. Bail was set at $170,000.
Police said Almanza-Martinez and two companions, wearing bandanas, approached four people sitting in their vehicle about 1 a.m. Wednesday at Lovers Point Park. They ordered the victims out at gunpoint, then moved them a short distance away and stole their property, police said.
That’s when Almanza-Martinez took a selfie with one of the victims, police said, a photograph he later sent to the victim via text message. The photo wound up in the possession of investigators, who identified Almanza-Martinez despite the bandana, police said.
At 11:45 a.m., detectives conducted a search in the 10000 block of Axtell Street in Castroville, where they found Almanza-Martinez. He was arrested without incident and booked on charges of armed robbery, kidnapping, possession of stolen property, violation of probation and gang enhancements.
The other robbers remain at large. The victims’ car, a black 2013 Chrysler 200 with no license plates, is still missing.
Dennis Taylor can be reached at 831-726-4371.
Monterey Herald Staff
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Did Surfside Cop Maximo Moreno, Arrested for Bribe Scheme, Also Enjoy Stalking His Lady?
Gus Garcia-Roberts
Gus Garcia-Roberts | October 29, 2010 | 8:00am
Was anybody surprised by the allegation that two brothers-- one a Surfside police officer and one a Tremont Towing driver-- were involved in a bribery scheme?
Tiny Surfside is historically scandal-ridden, and this year another cop there was cuffed for a scheme involving false accident reports and insurance payouts. Tremont Towing is notoriously sleazy and its employees were recently busted rifling through towed cars.
These schemers being implicated together makes them a two-bit Miami Beach version of Escobar and Noriega.
But long before 25-year-old Maximo Moreno (cop) and his 31-year-old brother Allan (tow truck driver) were allegedly taking bribes from drunk drivers and towing them out of Surfside, they were battering people and stalking their lady, records show. Let's give them their due.
Let's start with the lady-stalking. Maximo Moreno, it seems, is the king of mixed symbols. In 2004, according to a restraining order filed by his ex-girlfriend, Maximo broke up with her and ordered her to leave his house-- then tried to prevent her from driving away and almost rammed into her car with his. A cop came to the woman's assistance, sparking Maximo to continually call her afterwards, accusing her of "having him arrested", according to the court order.
Then the transitivo de su senora-- that's "stalking of his lady" in Spanish, we think-- began in earnest, she claimed. He showed up at her work or called her there, followed her to Miami Springs where she was visiting a friend, left voicemails threatening to kill himself-- you know, all the usual shit.
No charges were pressed for the lady-stalking because his ex-girlfriend didn't show up in court.
As for older brother Allan, in 2001 he was arrested for assault and battery. The case file has been mostly destroyed, alas, but he took an anger management course and paid $136.00 in restitution.
So one brother is an alleged lady-stalker and the other is really angry. Where did Mom go wrong?
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MarketScreener Homepage > Equities > ABU DHABI SECURITIES MARKET > Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank PJSC ADIB AEA000801018
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Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank PJSC : ADIB Finances DAFZA’s Expansion with AED 500million
ADIB Finances DAFZA's Expansion with AED 500million
Dubai, UAE, March 6, 2013. Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB), a top-tier Islamic Finance institution, announced today that it had signed an agreement to provide financing facilities for AED 500 million to Dubai Airport Freezone (DAFZA). The financing will be used to expand DAFZA's food court and key office buildings which are due to be completed in 2015.
The agreement was signed at DAFZA's headquarters by Dr. Mohammed Al Zarooni, Director General of DAFZA and Tirad- Al Mahmoud, CEO of ADIB.
In addition to the finance facility, ADIB will open its first Freezone office in DAFZA to provide Shari'a compliant financial solutions to DAFZA's employees and tenants.
Commenting on the partnership, Tirad Al-Mahmoud said: "The Dubai Freezone area has made significant efforts in promoting Dubai and the UAE to the international business communities, we are pleased to provide them with customized Islamic financial solutions that will help them achieve their expansion objectives. This transaction reaffirms our commitment to the growth and development of the UAE and it confirms our world-class Corporate Finance and Investment Banking capabilities."
"We are delighted to finance our expansion projects in an Islamic way which is in line with our commitment to support HH Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashed Al Maktoom initiative to make Dubai the Global Capital of Islamic economy. The financial facility provided by ADIB would contribute to the implementation of a number of important projects that play an effective role in providing excellent service to our tenants," commented Dr. Al Zarooni.
About Dubai Airport Freezone (DAFZA)
Established in 1996 as a part of the Dubai Government's strategic plan to be an investment driven economy, DAFZA is one of the fastest growing premium free zones in the region. The free zone is currently home to over 1,600 companies from various industry sectors, including aviation, freight and logistics, IT and telecommunications, pharmaceuticals, engineering, food & beverage, jewelry and cosmetics. Located strategically within the boundaries of Dubai International Airport, DAFZA offers a range of modern facilities with a state-of-the-art infrastructure.
International investors can enjoy dynamic growth through DAFZA's excellent incentive packages including 100 per cent tax exemption, 100 per cent foreign ownership and no currency restrictions. Situated at the crossroads of Europe, Asia and Africa, DAFZA is a gateway providing access to over 2.5 billion consumers.
In 2012, DAFZA was name Number One Free Zone in the World by Foreign Direct Investment (fDi) magazine, moving up from second place in 2011. Previous accolades with fDi include number one Middle East free zone of the Future and number one free zone in the UAE and in the Middle East, in its 2011/12 rankings. DAFZA's commitment to quality is recognized by worldwide ISO certificates for Quality, Environment, Health & Safety and Information Security Management System, as well as Complaints Handling System. In 2010, DAFZA won the Dubai Quality Appreciation Programme award in the service category and in 2012 it was named Best free zone in the world by fDi.
About ADIB:
Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB) was established on 20th May 1997 as a Public Joint Stock Company following the Emiri Decree No. 9 of 1997. The Bank commenced commercial operations on 11th November 1998, and was formally inaugurated by His Highness Sheikh Abdullah Bin Zayed Al Nahyan on 18th April 1999.
ADIB's vision is to be a top-tier, global Islamic financial services group and its mission is to provide Islamic financial solutions to the global community.
The Bank carries out all contracts, operations and transactions in accordance with Islamic Shari'a principles.
ADIB's core values, reflected in all its activities are: Simple and Sensible; Transparent; Mutual Benefit; Hospitality and Tolerance; and Shari'a inspired. It brings to its customers banking as it should be.
ADIB -Awards:
1. Sheikh Khalifa Excellence Award - Gold category - in 2012.
2. Best Islamic Bank in the UAE by Global Finance in 2012 for three consecutive years.
3. "Best Overall Bank in the UAE in customer service" in 2012) by Ethos Consultancy
4. "Best Call center Award in the UAE" for 2012 by Ethos Consultancy for two consecutive years.
5. Best Branch Award in the UAE by Ethos Consultancy for 2012 for two consecutive years
6. Best Islamic Bank in the UAE by EMEA Finance magazine for 2012
7. Best Islamic Bank in the UAE by Islamic Finance News magazine for 2012
8. Best Islamic Bond by International Financing Review for 2012
9. Best Co-branded card and best covered card by Banker Middle East for 2012
10. Best Islamic card and best co-branded card by Smart Card Middle East for 2012
11. Human Resource Development award by Emirates Banking Institute and Finance for 2012
12. Best Islamic Investment strategist of the year by Islamic Finance News for 2012
13. Excellence in Islamic Banking Award by the International Alternative Investment Review for 2012
14. Best Islamic Retail Bank by Islamic Finance News for 2012
15. Best Corporate deal of the year by Islamic Finance News for 2012
16. Best Mudarabah Deal of the year by Islamic Finance News for 2012
17. Best Syndicated deal of the year by Islamic Finance News for 2012
18. Best UAE deal of the year by Islamic Finance News for 2012
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UK MOD extends Amphora containerised systems support contract for three years
Published 17 Sep 2018 under Aerospace and Defence
Marshall team contract extended to seven years
13 different shelter types refurbished and complete systems’ life extended
“Real value for money achieved”
The UK Ministry of Defence has extended its containerised deployable systems support contract, Project Amphora, with Marshall Aerospace and Defence Group for a further three years.
For the last four years Marshall, along with its partner G3 Systems, has been tasked with refurbishing and re-engineering a range of shelters, ensuring that the deployable shelter systems are fully supported to demanding operational levels while extending the equipment’s useful life.
“Amphora has delivered significant financial and delivery efficiencies in its initial four year term, benefitting all our Front Line Commands; it was an obvious choice to extend the contract to build on these early successes. I look forward to our teams continuing to work together to achieve even more over the next three years,” said Sam Rawle, Head of Operational Infrastructure at DE&S, the MoD’s procurement body.
During the current period of the contract the Marshall team has worked on 13 different shelter systems, refurbishing and bringing the systems up to the latest standards. Among the systems that have received life extensions are Tardis, a mobile intelligence system, the Power Pack Repair Facility (PPRF), which the team has re-generated and brought up to the latest electrical standards and the Deployable Engineering Workshop which has similarly had its life extended.
“The extension to the Amphora support contract is a real vote of confidence in the team. It has come about through hard work, focusing on the task and most importantly through integrity and honesty, which has been demonstrated by the close working relationship between the two teams to deliver real value for money for the taxpayer,” said Alistair McPhee, Chief Executive of Marshall Aerospace and Defence Group.
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Kim: Early Goal Destabilized Us
Monday, July 30, 2018 - 10:33
Head coach Francis Kimanzi follows proceedings from his technical area in the 0-2 loss to Sony Sugar at Camp Toyoyo on Sunday. July 29, 2018.
Head coach Francis Kimanzi has rued a slow start for the 0-2 loss to Sony Sugar at the Camp Toyoyo on Sunday.
Tobias Otieno’s first half brace set the Millers on course for a crucial win that eased their relegation worries steering them three points clear of the drop zone.
Reflecting on the overall team performance, Kimanzi admitted that his game plan was scattered by Otieno’s third minute opener and it was difficult to come back after he added his second at the half hour mark.
“The early goal destabilized us. You tend to think that you have a lot of time but that is not the case. It is always difficult for the players when you have to chase the game that early. We had to change a lot and I think they now realize it is important to have a good start,” assessed Kimanzi who is without a win in the last seven.
The loss left the team at sixth place with 35 points and with waning chances of a top four finish. However Kimanzi is confident that he will weather the storm.
“We did not create enough chances today and that is something that we need to work on. The mental aspect is good because they played with more purpose in the second half and that is something we can build on,” he added with a tinge of optimism.
An away match against AFC Leopards next Sunday follows for the boys as they look to end their seven match winless run where they have picked a paltry five points.
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Direct Cash Transfer Scheme: Measure to plug the leakage
General awareness on current topics is essential as not only you will be getting questions on GK in various MBA entrance exams but it will be useful for Essay writing test and WAT also.
Today, you will read General Awareness Topic: “Direct Cash Transfer Scheme: Measure to plug the leakage”
Recently, Prime Minister formally announced the launch of much-awaited Direct Cash Transfer (DCT) Scheme. The scheme proposes to transfer subsidy amount that is given away by various departments of the government for the poor and the deserving, directly to the bank accounts of the beneficiaries.
The scheme is aimed at eliminating fraud, middle-men, black-marketing, and bribery in dispersing of the subsidies. It will be implemented from January 1, 2013 covering 51 districts across 16 States.
The scheme will allow the families with Aadhaar card entitled to subsidies, pension, scholarships etc so that money can directly be transferred in their bank accounts.
Aadhaar card is an ID card with a 12-digit unique number issued to all the citizens of India (on voluntary basis). It will carry the demographics and biometric information of the holder. Direct cash transfer of subsidies would be done through Aadhaar-enabled bank accounts. Every person is expected to hold a bank account to enable such transfers. Initially, 29 welfare programmes will be covered.
To begin with, people entitled to subsidized LPG cylinders will be given money to cover the difference from the market price. The scheme will consider the feasibility of cash instead of food (under the Public Distribution System) and fertilizers, at a later stage.
In order to ensure the early implementation of the scheme, Prime Minister has directed all the ministries and departments engaged in transferring benefits to individual beneficiaries to quickly move to an electronic Direct Cash Transfer system, based on an Aadhaar Payment Bridge/ Platform. Government plans to initiate DCT in 51 districts from January 2013, in 18 states from April 2013 and by April 2014 in rest of the country.
One of the two key pillars of the scheme is the Aadhaar programme, whose unique identification systems will be used to authenticate beneficiaries of the cash transfer. UIDAI will set up a dedicated cell of technical experts in UIDAI to facilitate Aadhaar enabled Direct Cash Transfers and help individual Ministries.
The other key pillar is the banking infrastructure needed to implement direct cash transfers. Department of Financial Services will go for universal Financial Inclusion through individual Bank Accounts for all.
The Asian Development Bank has endorsed the scheme saying it helps to reduce poverty as in contrast the food and fuel subsidies, as provided by India, are prone to leakages. Moreover, the government distributes food, fuel, and fertilizer instead of cash, but these subsidies are vulnerable to misuse and leakage. In addition, such subsidies generally cost more, benefit the better-off relative to the poor and are politically difficult to unwind.
However, many social activists and politicians criticize the programme on following grounds-
• Poor people will not be able to access their accounts in which the government will transfer the money
• When pension of the people does not reach on time, there is no guarantee that cash will transferred to their accounts on time
• The government wanted to end the public distribution system (PDS) which would benefit the corporations.
• With the dismantling of PDS, the poor will be left at the mercy of market forces.
• As inflation continues to grow, the value of cash subsidies keeps dropping.
• PDS is socialist and cash-transfer neo-liberal. While PDS tries to equitably distribute, the cash scheme seeks to bring the bottom of the pyramid into the market.
• It may result in a poor cash-transfer beneficiary clutching a few hundred rupees going hungry and under-fed.
• FDI in retail will certainly translate into more retail shops, which needs more customers. By converting 400 million poor into new retail customers, the government is doing a great favour to the retailers.
• It is also argued that DCT is not advisable as people will spend the cash in other ills like liquor and not in the food grains.
In many countries around the world, cash subsidy is provided to the vulnerable and has yielded better results. Philippines has a conditional cash transfer programme for the very poor.
The country spends less than 0.5 per cent of the country's gross domestic product on transfers to mothers, conditional on their children attending school and public health clinics, and it reaches 15 million people. Scheme is also successfully implemented in many Latin American countries.
In India, it is too early to judge whether the scheme will help in pulling out the poor out of poverty or will befall further miseries on them. Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MNREGS) which provides some cash benefit to the rural poor, is also severely marred by severe form of corruption. But this must not be used as impediment to new developments.
Though pushing cash to the desperately poor ahead of a general election might be a good political strategy, scheme may translate into a low subsidy bill along with a safety net to the poor.
As PDS network is unlikely to be dismantled in a year or so, if the benefits of scheme are not as per the expectations, it can be roll backed.
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Conversations at a Wartime Café
Conversation 7:
by Sean Labrador y Manzano
My poets are sex symbols. Signs and Signifiers.
My poets were sex symbols. Signs and Signifiers.
How I want my poets to be noble.
Is that different from wanting “noble poets?”
Rein in noble poets with a sexy hyphen?
Define noble act.
Martin Niemöller’s poem “First They Came…” defines the failure to act nobly. So many poets have rewritten it.
Although, I have had this conversation about the beauty of nobility with Keely Hyslop, I was at a lost for words to describe how truly beautiful these poets and friends of poets were Friday night at Ariel Goldberg’s Converted Storefront performance series. It wasn’t the noble that stirred.
Overheard, the trains entering and leaving the MacArthur BART station, was that lull I needed. How strangely I did not feel estranged here. Then, it was because I only knew 4 other attendees. More would come, but that was later. Sometimes poetic communities operate on the hush, and that is deadly. What side of the silence I belonged?
Can my poets be both noble and sexy?
Muddy Waters called my cell before the first performance. In his novel of Salinas gang violence, he will kill off my character. But this character needed a last name. We agreed on “de la Cruz.” This was how I killed time, a Pabst Blue Ribbon in hand, collaborating on my own obit, and waiting for that bright moment after our comic dirge. Muddy reminded me how I was beautiful in a pink t-shirt.
I was invited to the Converted Storefront, but seeing K. Knox’s name on the bill convinced me to come. A Mills College alum I have not seen perform. It was now or never. Not to say, I’m putting a time line to complete a wish list. Natalie Merchant please go on tour. Neurosis, return to the Great American. Tom Stoppard, swing Arcadia my way.
It was a good series. Why? I did not think, “Hey, there’s a war going on” until I realized later that I forgot to be cynical. I noticed the change earlier in the week at a Mark Nowak reading. Noble poets write Labor too. War wasn’t near my thoughts. Odd. Then again, a second Bonus Army is not farfetched.
Before Java Rama opened in late summer 1994, a toy store occupied 1333 Park Street. I was in Temporary Duty, Norfolk, Virginia waiting my discharge when my sister phoned to tell me of the new tenant. Allen Niro Sam was in middle school. Makes me feel old.
Smoking was allowed in the back. Make friends with cigarettes, those Lolitas in training. Met an 18-year old waiting for her 32-year old boyfriend. All the 22-year old “men” wanted to be him. I guess I am still that way—still 22-years old wanting to have 32-year old privileges. There was a payphone. PAYPHONE. The kind that works when coins were slipped into a slot. Receiver the size of a baby’s arm and tethered to a thick rectangular box with a keypad.
You got the coffee in the front and literally waited for the heroin and weed delivery in the back. Dealers were attracted to the corner. High School a block away—its rooftop was where you drank Natural Light with the buddies, of course pass midnight. The coffeehouse’s Lebanese owner was caught off guards. But he had a business plan: Catholic schoolgirl baristas hired to attract the firemen from the firehouse across the street? Seems like it. Thumbs up for short plaid skirts. A student march contesting the Chamber of Commerce’s attempt to close the coffeehouse was persuasive. No wonder many Midwesterners have told me the island has a Midwest feel. And I was done with Illinois.
You can say the Cold War was over. Clinton continued George Bush I’s dismantling of the military and its highly trained numerical superiority. Blame however is local. In the news today, Oakland Mayor Ron Dellums is in trouble for tax evasion. I’m not surprised. Look at Vallejo, bankrupt. Alameda, Oakland, Concord are in the red. Why do I blame him for Bay Area economic woes? Wasn’t he the Democrat chairing the House Armed Services Committee, and had as much muscle as anyone to prevent listing almost every Bay Area military base on the BRAC list? He was staking a Silicon windfall to shroud the entire Bay Area in a new economic bubble? Each closed Bay Area military base, a silicon outpost of prosperity? Pop. The cloud was dust. You got to applaud the Republicans who shielded many Southern California military bases from closure. What was touted to be Silicon Island (Alameda) is Silicon Bust. The population of the island was near 80,000. It is barely 60,000. Where are our leaders now who have closed the bases thinking the Tech Sector will fill the void, create jobs, and retrain? The First Gulf War set the tempo for the Second. But in relapse, there are fewer soldiers, and more and longer deployments. The communities hosting the Bay Area military bases reaped the economic benefits of the First War. No boon in the Second. We know this. It’s been in the papers.
Now, when you consider the former concentration of military bases in the Bay Area: NAS Alameda, Oakland Army Base, Oakland Naval Supply Base, Coast Guard Island, Treasure Island NB, NAS Moffet Field, San Francisco NB, The Presidio of San Francisco, Novato Naval Communications Base, Mare Island Naval Ship Yard, Point Molate Naval Depot, Concord Naval Weapons Base, Stockton Naval Communications Base, Camp Parks in Dublin—very few poets find it necessary to resuscitate the impact they have had shaping human relations, or leaving a toxic legacy. Okay I can think of one so far: David Buuck for Buried Treasure Island. So what am I saying? Noble poets need not always join the war. Some are physically unfit. Noble poets need not memorialize the sacrifice of servicemen and servicewomen. Noble poets need not lament the political machinations and economic expediency that propels the war. Nobility can be turning the soil of abandoned infrastructure. Or just turning the soil. Poets getting their hands dirty in a noble way. Beyond what is toxic, there’s a labor history underfoot. Why are politicians fearful of the U.S. military? Certainly not the run-a-way spending. Blame that on the lobbyist-industrial complex’s billing and accounting practices. The answer: is the unexpected. The U.S. military is the most successful and powerful Socialist institution the world has ever seen. It’s not just cradle to grave.
Allen Niro Sam asked why I chose writing. It wasn’t automatic. I didn’t recognize this immediately. But when everyone in California (so it seemed to me at ten-years-old) thought you were a fucking FOB immigrant with an “inferior” grammar—despite the fact five generations of family served—what else can someone like me do—but resist with language. Linguistic Racism is still Racism. Being told, “to return to the jungle” led to my first 6th grade fight. My jungle color. My jungle speech acts. My jungle eating ways. My challenger was not aware of a Pilipino phenomenon in the American military. We were virtually all related, coming from specific towns. Before I could even enter the “ring,” members of four related families landed hits. I won a fight without swinging.
Wait. That was not my style. I was a language guy. And to think I was going to talk my way out of the fight. I was often up against larger white or black boys. A fist does not convince them that I have more right to being an American as any white or black boy. I knew, that eventually, I would have to be convincing with words. My tormentors were not always going to be thugs. It happened, they were going to be poets. Sorry fellas, Oriental is for rugs. By the time I reached college, I was ready for Linguistic Racism. Funny how the military values strategic languages. College-educated Orientalists can learn something from a tour of duty. But then weren’t anthropologists weaponized for their fluency. They insisted, a visit to the front improved tenure.
I want my poets to be noble.
Months after I was discharged from the Navy, and I found my niche at the café, I met my first lyric subject/object in the form of a Vietnam Vet. 11 pm closing time. Woodland BDU. What I’d expect. Chin length hair. Dirty brown. This was my stepfather had he let himself go onto the street.
He was reading the newspapers locked in their racks. Catching the light from the lamppost across the street.
“Hey Vietnam.” He hesitated.
I did not think he was referring to me. I walked on seamlessly.
“Hey Vietnam!”
I was the only Asian on Alameda Avenue. I turned around.
“Hey Vietnam?”
“Yeah. That’s me.” It was automatic. I played the role.
Nod. I continued to my car. I’m sure he’d found relief that night. But where?
I first attempted to describe him in a Kim Addonizio poetry workshop. A year later, he reappeared, in a Lucinda Mooney workshop. Then a few years later at CAL, he reappeared in a Chris Nealon workshop.
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Annette Brüls appointed new CEO of Medela
The Board of Directors of medical technology company Medela has named Annette Brüls as its new CEO. She will replace Michael Larsson effective 1 May 2018. Larsson has headed the Executive Board of Medela, a globally successful company headquartered in the canton of Zug, since November 2017 on an interim basis. He will once again dedicate his time to chairing Medela’s Board of Directors.
Annette Brüls is an experienced leader, who will strengthen Medela’s Executive Board. The new CEO brings with her an in-depth knowledge of the medical technology industry from her previous roles. She gained wide-ranging experience across numerous positions in the US, Europe and Asia, making her the ideal person to tackle the challenges faced by Medela and continue the company’s successful growth with a range of innovative products.
Michael Larsson, Chairman and Delegate of the Board of Directors emphasizes that “Annette Brüls is the right person to continue Medela’s successful growth. The new CEO has the necessary foresight, experience and empathy, combined with a value-based approach to business. She is perfectly placed to write another chapter in Medela’s decades-long success story.”
Annette Brüls has worked for her current employer, Medtronic, since 2007. Here she was initially responsible for the Western European and Canadian markets, which saw her move to Switzerland in 2009. Since 2014, she has led the “Diabetes Services & Solutions” division in California. She gained her first professional experience at Intermedics, followed by management roles at Guidant Corporation and Abbot Vascular. The married mother of two sons has an engineering degree in medical and electronic engineering from the University of Liège in Belgium.
Medela, which is headquartered in Switzerland, was founded by Olle Larsson in 1961. Under the leadership of Michael Larsson, Medela has become one of the world's leading providers of breastfeeding products and medical vacuum technology. Michael Larsson has been Chairman and Chief Executive Officer since 2001.
Medela carries out fundamental research in cooperation with leading scientists, specialists and universities, and it uses the results of this research in developing breastfeeding products and solutions.
Medela has 18 subsidiaries in Europe, North America and Asia, and distributes its products in over 100 countries together with independent partners. The company employs 1,740 staff around the world, of which 440 are located in the canton of Zug (as at 31 December 2016).
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Anju Modi on designing costumes for Bajirao Mastani
Updated: Nov 25, 2015, 10:19 IST | Aastha Atray Banan
Anju Modi talks about museum hopping and studying 18th century-aesthetics to get the Bajirao Mastani costumes down pat
Did you know that Mastani was had albaster skin so that when she ate a paan, you could see the red through her skin?” says Anju Modi, costume designer for Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s period love triangle, Bajirao Mastani. “But she was also a warrior. I had to keep both facets of her character in mind. And Sanjay said something very important, ‘make sure she stands out in the Marathi landscape’.”
Deepika Padukone’s headgear in Deewani Mastani was constructed so that it wouldn’t topple when she tilted her head
It is this attention to detail and commitment to recreating the life of the Peshwas of the 1700s that made sure Modi’s costumes are garnering appreciation. Be it dressing Ranveer Singh as Bajirao in his dhotis and angrakhas or Deepika Padukone as Mastani, Bajirao’s second wife, in her shararas inspired by her Persian descent, or Priyanka Chopra as Kashibai (Bajirao’s first wife) in the garb of a traditional Maharashtrian in her nauvaris, Modi, has delved into the past quite effortlessly. And she matched Bhansali’s grand scale — with more than 500 outfits — with duplicates made for each piece because all actors had body doubles as well. “I visited museums in Nashik, Pune and Hyderabad. The idea was not to pick up a design but to get transported to the era. Once your head is there, your aesthetic also gels. And, your design follows. You end up writing your own poetry.”
Priyanka Chopra’s nauvari sarees have been made from fine cotton yarn
For Priyanka, Modi designed the nauvari, the nine-yard saree, but made it from a fine yarn of cotton and silk so as to make it lighter. “We gave her colours that Indian women of that time wore — purple and lotus pink.”
Modi narrates an interesting story behind Deepika’s outfit in the song Deewani Mastani. Since they had used up all colour palates, including yellow, red and gold, Bhansali wanted a completely different colour for his lead actress. Modi suggested they use the colour dhani, a shade of green. “Sanjay liked the way it sounded, and so he agreed.”
For Mastani’s headgear, Modi and her team had one reference point — an artist's impression of an 18th century glass painting of Mastani, now exhibited at Pune’s Raja Kelkar Muesum. The team spent hours constructing it, so that it would not fall off Deepika's head when she tilted it. “The one thing that has come to my rescue is that I have been in fashion for 25 years, and I have spent time with artisans. I know how things are cut, and constructed."
The clothes also had to account for characterisations, stage setting, dialogue and moods. “It wasn't just my input. Sanjay, Deepika and Ranveer, also pitched in. Ranveer came for some of the excursions . You can fall in love with him a 100 times. It became like a picnic, where everyone’s creativity came into play.”
Her cues, she says, didn’t just come from specific instructions from Bhansali or her research. Often, it would also come by hanging on set. “Just watching Sanjay at work, indulging in conversations with people, influences your thought process. I have evolved as a designer,” she says.
Ask her what the country’s fashionistas are going to take away from the movie and she has an answer ready, “It has to be the shararas. But, I do hope that after this movie, the nauvari saree makes a comeback.”
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New Artcessories DTI For A.R.T.
Applied Research and Technology (ART) announced the new ARTcessories Dual Transformer Isolator (DTI). The ARTcessories DTI is a high-quality, totally passive solution box intended to eliminate noise in sound systems that is caused by ground loop effects. The DTI offers a variety of connection types, has a high performance audio transformer, will not degrade the audio signal and does not require power and was designed for professional studios, home recording, and touring or installed live performance sound systems.
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MoboReader> Sci-fi > The Galaxii Series Omnibus 1
The Galaxii Series Omnibus 1 By Christina Engela Characters: 5936
"When I was young I lost everything." Blachart told him in a voice thick with suppressed emotion. "I lost the only person I ever loved… in the most horrible way anyone could imagine. I lost all I stood for. My experiences turned an innocent kid into a monster. I looked for justice and I found none, so I lived for revenge and trained for it, and I had plenty. Once that was done, I fought for ambition, power and riches and influence, and I tasted them all until they became stale in my mouth. I lost myself somewhere along the way, you see, Mr. d'Angelo. Or perhaps… perhaps I let myself go… maybe too far, when I should've tightened my grip instead."
Bump-thump.
"You could go back." Mykl suggested. "You could try."
"You really think so?" Blachart asked cynically. "After everything I've done?"
"When we get back, you'll get your pardon. You can get that fresh start you wanted. Not many people get that chance." At least, he added mentally, not as many as TV cop shows would have you believe. Blachart had realized his faults. Killing people was doubtlessly one of them. Only he could make peace with his conscience, if that were possible. Only Blachart would know for sure how bloody his hands really were.
Just then, they rounded the end of a row of black ships, and the terminal building came into view for the first time. The terminal building was part of the high concrete wall that surrounded the spaceport. This was a very, very long wall indeed. The building's smooth glass sides rose to a height of about five floors. Large doorways shed light on the already well lit sidewalk. Parked along it was a line of the jeep-like taxis. Theirs pulled in at the back of the line.
Blachart chuckled just as the jeep stopped.
"You know, just for once, it's
When her boyfriend betrayed her, all light and joy was gone from Cherry’s life. Deserted, bereft of hope, she married a man that she had barely met, but she had never expected him to be her ex-boyfriend’s uncle.
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"Great." Said Blachart, flexing his aching knuckles. "Cops."
"Cops?" Mykl asked in genuine surprise. "Here?"
"What d'you think controls all this rabble? Someone has to do it, or there'd be chaos!"
Mykl spotted the four men approaching. They had unpleasant expressions on their faces, as men who have been standing in a windy doorway for hours and been visited by all the stray dogs on their nightly rounds, and afflicted by boredom. He spotted one or two well-placed scars as if placed for dramatic effect. Men like these appeared to be designed to be the stereotypical bad guy. Scripts in Hollywood used them in droves, after all. They gave them names like 'Bad guy with knife' or 'Man with chainsaw'. Occasionally they were also allocated numbers like 'Bad Guy #1'. The one with the neat little brown mustache and three little white stars on the front of his shiny black helmet appeared to be the leader. At least, the other three had nothing on their helmets. They had black and red shoulder patches displaying the words CITIZEN CONTROL in bold white capitals. The large, bulky auto-rifles said it all. These guys were trouble with a capital shit.
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One Dead and Four Others Injured in Broward Florida Accident
BROWARD, FL– According to an online news report at local10.com, a person has died and four others sustained injuries in a car crash that occurred on Peters Road and Davie Boulevard.*
One person died and four others sustained injuries after an accident took place on Peters Road and Davie Boulevard. According to local authorities, two of the victims were taken to an area hospital and are listed as in serious condition. Two others were injured but did not require hospitalization. Another died at the scene of the accident.
There is no word yet as to whether charges will be filed in this case. There are no further details on the accident at this time. An investigation is underway by local police.
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Source:https://www.local10.com/news/florida/broward/1-dead-4-others-injured-in-broward-crash
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